Fishing the New River for GIANT Smallmouth Bass | Smallmouth South vol. 1

To find good smallmouth bass fishing, you don't have to travel North. World-class smallmouth fishing exists right here in the south. Our goal with this journey is to showcase the southern states as being some of the best places to find GIANT smallies.
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[@jamiehegarty_]

Wow…. This video blew me away y’all. I absolutely loved it. The filming and editing was top freaking notch. So stoked for part 2!!!

[@SlabDynasty]

Thanks dude! We gotta link up for some smallie action sometime.

[@JH-lc8xd]

Our family farm is only about 20 minutes from the New. Smallmouth is my passion but the New is world class for Walleye and Musky too. I sure hope there are wiley ol’ strains of mountain river bronzeback bass in Heaven too :)

[@davidcloyd1296]

But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, Neither have entered into the heart of man, The things which God hath prepared for them that love him.

[@ADUB1]

Arguably the best fishing video on youtube for real. Straight CRUSHED IT! 🔥🔥🔥🤟🏼

[@SlabDynasty]

Thanks bro. You crushed it with that absolute GIANT!

[@mikeknight6286]

Since I lived in the State of Tn my whole life. Smallies are way bigger than most people expect. My personal best is 6lb 9 oz and have a friend that caught one along time ago that is over 8 lbs good luck

[@TimBigBendFishing]

How this channel only has 14k subs is a crime. This place, like Wild Fly Productions has some of the best editing. This is like a feature film. Keep up this great content that I love to live vicariously through!

[@SlabDynasty]

Just came across this comment. This project was a tough one but we are super happy that people like you have enjoyed it. Makes it worth the work

[@scots2129]

This channel is great. These are the most entertaining fishing vids on youtube

[@SlabDynasty]

Thank you!

[@Wuddupskin]

this is the absolute best episode and edit yall have ever created!!! Congrats!

[@carolinacreeker3511]

Hell ya big time lover of crooked creek holler!!! And love catching smallies!

[@TylersReelFishing]

SO SICK! Just found this series

[@SlabDynasty]

Thanks man yeah it’s an amazing fishery well worth the trip

[@shawnwhalen8314]

Nice river guys... I'm a Smallmouth fisherman from Michigan. In warm weather I throw topwater almost exclusively, and get ready for the air show! Whopper Ploppers being my favorite!( Clear water, Pack Man 90 size, stained water Perch color). They are agressive and fiesty! Great day! Almost forgot... your farther south. Big ones up here are usually caught in the Fall/ early winter. They are bulking up for winter....get out there! They'll be busting up Shad and minnows in the shallows, throw your topwaters at them!

[@SlabDynasty]

Yeah we need to go North soon. May have to plan a trip.

[@Baby.Rowan.Official]

You guys are super underrated

[@SlabDynasty]

Thanks Evan!

[@FISHERYIN]

What you guys do is incredible. Props 👏

[@SlabDynasty]

Preciate it! Lots of hard work and dedication, and we don't plan on stopping.

[@AdamMiharaFishing]

I was not ready for how good this episode was going to be. Such a great film

[@SlabDynasty]

Thanks Adam!

[@discontinuationatthemoment]

always amazing watching the giants slowly go away

[@SlabDynasty]

You are so right about that. That underwater shot was epic. Hope you enjoyed the vid!

[@nateaskew6568]

The filming and editing was absolutely top tier, new favorite fishing video

[@SlabDynasty]

Thank you!! So glad you enjoyed it. We’re going to continue the smallmouth south series very soon. But bigger and better!

[@seanmarkland2773]

Bruh your content is fire you should have way more subscribers

[@SlabDynasty]

Thanks man

[@Joestacemazjojo]

Great video and editing to watch! I’m from upstate NY and first year or few months of bass fishing usually just cast a worm and wait. Didn’t realize how lucky we are here. But that adventure there is something I’d look forward to. Well done guys

[@flawdacountryboy]

Awesome video! I love fishing the New River. The next episode of this series y’all need to go for Neosho smallies in Arkansas

[@joematty1353]

Great fishing fun! Thanks guys!

[@SlabDynasty]

No problem man! Glad you enjoyed

[@leroysmith8226]

The size of smallmouth I’ve seen in the new River, is absolutely amazing. I’ve had a 7pounder hooked, in Radford va.

[@Wilcox93]

Fished there for the first time a few weeks back. Definitely going back for a few camping trips this spring and summer

[@aidenh8159]

You should have a million subs by now. Great content

[@gameoveroutdoorstv8613]

Great showing! Some of us grew up fishing some of those southern rivers for beasts of smallies!

[@SlabDynasty]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@WadeLife]

I live in Mid-Tennessee and smallies smack here not to mention Tennessee holds the world record only been in Tennessee for 2 years only been fishing smallies since I moved here and boy oh boy I've hooked and landed some brutes my new passion is strongjaw fishing my pb is 5lbs just around 22-23"... Great upload #tightlines #bronzeback #smallmouthbass #strongjaw..🐟🎣

[@SlabDynasty]

Damn that’s dope man! Sounds like you’re surrounded by some epic smallie fishing.

[@mizzle1788]

Can't wait for a banger on my birthday y'all really out do yourselves Everytime! Ohh and a special guest 🐱 I rock my BizzBait hair everyday haha

[@SlabDynasty]

Hope you enjoyed it man, and happy birthday!

[@AidenWoodyard]

This video is awesome thanks for this

[@AliAnsari-cv6pc]

Amazing stuff keep it up guys

[@Jay_Dad]

Great job, love this video! I hope to be able to travel soon and get on a smallmouth!

[@SlabDynasty]

Highly recommend the New River!

[@JasonDickerson84]

Awesome video and amazing editing and footage!!!!

[@SlabDynasty]

Thank you sir!

[@thomashead656]

27 seconds in, I hit like and subscribe. This was incredible!!

[@SlabDynasty]

Thanks man! Glad you joined the Dynasty.

[@CastingWithCJ]

Love the filming keep it up guys

[@TFGvr_group]

Love this video

[@joshblanton6175]

King Bridge. Good hogs in there.

[@ryanperkins7077]

The new river has some pretty big small mouths than many people think, I say this because I grew up fishing miles and miles of this river. I live in Giles County about 20 min from the wv line. The fish he caught that he compared to only catching that big of fish up north is not accurate, this river holds some very nice Smallies. Not trying to sound like a ass lol. Thanks for the footage and glad y’all enjoyed your selfs. Keep on rippin lips 👌🏻

[@davidcloyd1296]

This is fantastic!

[@SlabDynasty]

Thanks man!

[@alladventurecapitol]

Well made and cool video. Love smallies.

[@SlabDynasty]

Thanks for watching!

[@rvafishing8950]

This was a great vid makes me want to jump in the truck and head there now great content guys 🔥🔥🎣🤙🏽

[@farmhouseproductions9444]

Man, I caught a 21 inch smallie yesterday floating a river in Indiana. Now obsessed, I am a subscriber to your channel. Sick video

[@SlabDynasty]

Dang that’s a giant! Nice job man. Glad you enjoyed the vid. We’re doing some fly fishing for smallies this weekend. Should make for another sick video

[@TrueNorthOutdoorAdventures]

Amazing Video Gentlemen!

[@rickyboy3288]

Great video my guys

[@SlabDynasty]

Thank you!

[@SXSVideos]

This is the best smallie video I've ever watched! Thanks for the content! Y'all ever fish Missouri?

[@SlabDynasty]

We haven’t yet, but were definitely planning on expanding our smallie territory.

[@jhoffman81]

Just wanted to tell you that your thumbnail for this video is fire!

[@gmanadventurer8892]

Just came upon the video, nice stuff. I've been to the New near NC/VA border, but barely got to fish it. I'm from PA and we have some awesome Smallie rivers, but there's something about those southern rivers that get my attention. Wondering what campground you stayed at?

[@benniemaxwell2869]

Great as usual

[@SlabDynasty]

Thanks Bennie!

[@benniemaxwell2869]

@@SlabDynasty always guys. Love y’all

[@functionalwellness3908]

Nice content!

[@feltn78]

Epic!

[@slicethepieswiftley8019]

That overhead drone shot is an ancient native American fish weir

[@pb-ki3nx]

Good luck south. We got lacs up here

[@dakotamullins81]

Shanklins ferry?

[@jeremysmith693]

I'm looking to a trip in late August, this section looks like the one to fish. What camp site did you stay at?

[@kurtisheatherton332]

Some say like Largemouth, there are also different strains of smallmouth. I’m not a biologist and honestly don’t know. But, I think smallmouth fishing as far as size goes, the south is still king. From VA to KY, TN, AR to TX and everywhere in between. I think it’s just over shadowed by the largemouth fishing. Maybe I’m wrong. Either way, excellent video!

[@SlabDynasty]

Honestly we agree. The more we’ve talked to people who fish for them, the more we realize just how great southern smallie fishing is. We’re filming a few fly fishing for smallie videos soon, so definitely stay tuned for those. Glad you enjoyed the vid!

[@otto5580]

Wow, I just saw that 4.8 pounder at the end I haven’t got one of those in years wow so incredible Unbelievable let goooooo

[@MCProductionGarage]

Honestly a pretty great video. Filming and editing on par, made fishing interesting, which is hard to do especially on this platform. Keep it up.

[@SlabDynasty]

Thank you!

[@joshblanton6175]

King William Bridge. Good spots there.

[@joshblanton6175]

4* is the norm for that area. Not lying. Holler if you ever need to talk to a local.

[@joshblanton6175]

This looks like Little River Dam, that right side is mud.

[@aaronhickman192]

Where at? Bluefield was my stomping grounds.

[@fanof03always]

Need to come to Mesquite Nevada..I can take you to a reservoir that has smalleies and Rainbow..some of the best top water

[@SlabDynasty]

Dude that sounds awesome! Would love to make a trip out there.

[@k.c.gillespie1452]

Yeah the New has definitely been down a bit for the last several months. I'm only about 5 minutes from several docks!

[@SlabDynasty]

It seems to fish better when the water is low. Is that true?

[@johndrx165]

Nice vid. You guys should measure the smallies. Weigh if really big.

[@devinstewart2333]

Them fish are commmon really in va west Va and ky we have some true great fishing. I’ve hit 5 in a month and half wading that’s been over 20 inches!! One 5lb fish!

[@devinstewart2333]

I also don’t fish new river I fish a smaller stream in ky it’s a gem!

[@donmclemore1396]

Ive caught smallies over 2 1/2 pounds in creeks here in west virgina. Creeks that were 10 feet wide and knee deep. But im still chasing the one over 20 inches.

[@RM-cm8hz]

I remember my first beer

[@Skinnyriver]

Vid quality is insane. What big camera and lens you use to shoot most of the nongropro scenes?

[@SlabDynasty]

Sony a7c with a sigma 24-70 and a Sony a7iii with an 85 mil

[@allthingsappalachiansurviv6607]

glynn lynn area. giles county in va. right on the line

[@ADKyakman]

2 1/2-3 is big? Mohawk River NY , the smallest i csufht all year was a 1.68, second smallest was a 2.22… my average through the spring-fall season was over 3.55. 50 over 4, a few 5s, 100s of 3s and high 3s, a pair of 6+.. and I never had to travel, these were all caught in a 300-400yard area, everyday it produced

[@stanreedy2686]

nice fishing

[@SlabDynasty]

Thanks Stan! Hope you enjoyed the vid

[@stanreedy2686]

@@SlabDynasty yes very much I live kinda on the NC VA border and fish the New love smallmouth fishing

[@alexandergeiser3854]

This is amazing. What body of water is this

[@SlabDynasty]

The Saskatchewan

[@justindanley6817]

The world record was actually caught in the south.

[@SlabDynasty]

Yeah dude, insane how big they get down here.

[@dhiggins910]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@SlabDynasty]

Yessir!

[@calebbailey6099]

That was peters town in the start of the video !

[@alexrmason1776]

Where was this on the new river

[@greglemieux2644]

Brushy one string! 😂

[@SlabDynasty]

We love that guy! You’re the first person to comment on that.

[@greglemieux2644]

@@SlabDynasty legend

[@AdamMiharaFishing]

9:18 Throw it in reverse Terry!

[@SlabDynasty]

one of the best quotes

[@ryanfekete2113]

What was that song playing in the truck?

[@SlabDynasty]

Chicken in the coooorn

[@fabricationnation8052]

Next time I've got an amazing float for you about 100 miles north on the South Branch of the Potomac.....it's the same clear water with big smallies... 3 4 5 lbs

[@SlabDynasty]

That sounds epic!

[@IndianaSmallmouth]

Fishing in a river that routinuely produces 5 lbs smallmouth: "That's a GIANT smallmouth big, big, big for here." = 2 lbs. Proceed to catch an almost 5 lbser. You don't have to overhype the New. World class river.

[@SlabDynasty]

You're absolutely right about that. We get so excited for smallies, big or small.

[@randyrandy7864]

I live by a river that is stacked full of smallies you can spend two days without seeing so much as one house. It's rare to see another fisherman but you will catch 100 bass everyday!

[@donnieshelton591]

I’m looking for place to take my son, would you recommend your place? Any details are appreciated. Thanks

[@rex_rss0666]

May the fish gods bless y’all with a big fat small mouth🙌🏼

[@SlabDynasty]

They did 👀

[@bruceowens7213]

My kinda fishn

[@smashmouthfishing4896]

Y’all ain’t have to snap like that though! 😳

[@SlabDynasty]

Oh but we did 😤

[@CarlosHERNANDEZ-nz3el]

How long was that trip?

[@SlabDynasty]

This was day 1 of a 2 day trip. The float itself was morning to evening

[@CarlosHERNANDEZ-nz3el]

@@SlabDynasty wow!! Amazing!!! I wish we had something like that in California

[@bradengriffin9411]

What stretch did you guys fish?

[@SlabDynasty]

downstream of Claytor dam

[@bradengriffin9411]

@@SlabDynasty awesome man just curious, got a tournament on the new in august

[@williambaker1753]

The scenery is beautiful and so are the fish I just moved to Richmond VA a few years ago and been waiting to fish the New Rive for muskies. I fish the upper James river a lot and it looks just like the new river I think it runs into the James river. But if you want to catch a Smalley of a life time you should try the great lakes I lived in Cleveland Ohio most of my life and I have had days when I catch 60 plus Smalley's and most of them are 5 to 6 pounds a couple are pushing 7 pounds. When they are spawning you can catch one every cast with a live crawfish as bait. I have finished from NY to FL and the great lakes is the best place to get a trophy Smalley.

[@SlabDynasty]

That’s awesome man, we’ve been meaning to make a trip up north

[@matthewc3536]

You look just like Owen Wilson

[@SlabDynasty]

You're not the first one to say that.

[@matthewc3536]

@@SlabDynasty 😂 I love the videos man, keep up the good work, the second channel is fire as well

[@MacCready_]

It's a misconception that large smallies can't be found in the south. The world record smallie was caught on the KY/TN border. I'm guessing the idea comes from anglers in the far south, where largemouth are the largest in the country, the smallies aren't very big and there are no other states to the south. So to these guys, yes you have to go north to find big smallies.

[@hollydelauder1168]

Love wva but lake Erie smallmouth record is now over ten pounds from 2023

[@projectcleanriver5672]

Live 15 minutes away for where you launched .

[@otto5580]

Sorry buddy but there’s plenty of five pounders in them waters and 6ers too

[@richardhorton3141]

Fishing her for 50 years , big uns

[@timkelly4000]

Sorry, I could not handle the music

[@stevenfisher1068]

You guys downplay the fish in this & other southern rivers, all these fish were average especially for the new river😐

[@matthewwood110]

😴

[@sonnyroe4893]

Too much talk... Catch fish.. .thougt it was a fishing video.

[@SlabDynasty]

We appreciate you stopping by. Hope we didn’t bore you with the talking, and that you found the fishing action worth your time. Thanks again for visiting the channel. More awesome fishing vids to come 🤙🏻

[@tallcip65]

you lost me when you started a video about fishing in the south by fishing in the north

[@SlabDynasty]

Well WV is considered a South Eastern state. However the name is more about the fact that the best Small Mouth fishing is typically considered far North.

[@tallcip65]

@@SlabDynasty They can say they are a southern state all they want, doesn't make it true. LA, ARK, TN, MS, AL, GA, FL, SC, just the boarder of NC and east Texas only. WV might as well be southern Canada. Mizzu is under consideration but Kentucky can forget it. LOL. Great video though, got the sub from me. I like how you guys go after a wide variety of fish in different types of fisheries. I've lived all over the country, including the deep south so I love getting after all kinds of fish wherever they swim.

[@SlabDynasty]

Thanks for the feedback glad we didn’t lose you completely lol. We are hoping to get back after it soon so we can explore even more places and target new species.

[@jakeyjakey4018]

if you spend less on your outfits you can spend more on fishing. you look ridiculous

[@levithomas4197]

If you spent less time being negative in comments you could have a chance at getting a sponsor…. Like they did.