Fishing The Walmart Whopper Plopper For River Smallies!

[@AscentFinessed]

Doesn’t matter how many videos I watch over the years… the calm sound of that paddle hitting the water and the nature in the background will NEVER get old.

[@Philc231]

His voice is also very soothing . Wish I was half the fisherman he is .

[@edwardbass1605]

Well said sir.

[@spencerallegra]

Seriously! I’d watch this even if he never caught anything

[@bgav8915]

@@Philc231 A lot of it is the waters he fishes. Some great great rivers up there. He makes it look easy though.

[@antoniomora1255]

The natural background especially in this video is really stunning.

[@nickmellon6677]

Finally a youtuber that's calm to listen to. Too many people are cranked up 110% when doing youtube videos. Subscribed

[@DanieHattingh]

"Whoah YEAH! Did you see that!? Absolutely SMASHED it! WHOOOOOOH! GIT'ER DONE! YEAH! WHOOOOOH!" 😂😂😂

[@majorwayne9866]

The most soft spoken bass angler I have ever seen or heard.

[@BassYakCam]

I know right? I’m guilty of making fun of the bass pro guys freaking out. But also me every time I have I have a 2.5 plus pounder on: “That’s a good one. That’s a good one! He’s pullin, he’s pullin!” Get so dang excited.

[@meme_revenue8599]

Me when I go fishing: "caught one largie, not a bad day!" Ndyakangler: "caught 20 smallest, could've been better" keep up that great work man lmao

[@jeremyowen1]

He's blessed with a fantastic fishery there combined with a solid knowledge of it and the fish he's targeting.

[@Karl51729]

Seriously! I've caught only one smallie on a plopper this year. He's so lucky and a great bass angler

[@kotgoz]

I used one while camping last weekend and i caught several bass on it and was very happy. The paint did take a beating but still very pleased.

[@henkstoomflat8840]

My record is like 4 perch in 10 minutes he overdoes everyone lol

[@DukeRamrod]

I'm happy even when I don't catch anything. Nothing better than a day on the river

[@Allwayzfishin]

Pro tip...drill a small hole on top of the main body of the bait and inject spray foam till it's full. Then use baking soda and super glue to seal the hole up. It will remain buoyant for the life of the lure.

[@stevenmadden316]

Big plopper user here, you able to tell what size/type of drill bit you are using? As Matt stated in vid, they aren't cheap...I have some colors that are extremely hard to find and don't wanna ruin the lure.. thinking titanium pointed but they can cause distruction just like a Harbor Freight special..thanks!!

[@Allwayzfishin]

@@stevenmadden316 just use any new sharp bit for wood. Your drilling into plastic, not metal or cement lol. Just make sure you use a bit diameter large enough to accept the application tube of the spray foam can.

[@gatordave6629]

Technically supposed to use a different angle tipped bit for different plastics but shouldn't be a issue here that's really for thick or heavy drilling into different plastics

[@barnman73]

Your economy of movement and expertise with all aspects of your equipment is simply amazing. Yak, person, rod and camera melted together as one. Thank you

[@ronaldshank7589]

Mmhmm. It's what I call "The Superlative Collective"! Ain't he doin' a great job?!?

[@double-h-farms]

I often found that with some whopper plopper lures that a quick little jerk gets em spinning immediately

[@andrewwilliamcampbell4745]

You are the Bob Ross of fresh water fishing and my favorite channel!

[@Reel210Tx]

Hahahaha I was thinking the same thing!

[@JohnBrown-dc3yq]

Beat description of him I've read! You are 100percent correct!

[@ronaldshank7589]

The only thing that NDYAK Angler is missing, is that curly hairdo, that Ol' Bob Ross used to have. He sure did know how to paint, though, didn't he? With a happy little tree here, a happy little cloud over there, and plenty of great-lookin' landscape, throughout those pictures that he painted. I sure do miss Ol' Bob. That smile, and that very positive attitude of his, was extremely contagious!

[@MannyGotit]

For real i am new here and i am so relaxed watching him fish😂

[@joegarza9505]

Exactly what I was thinking lol

[@donaldtruster1064]

Thanks again for being out just being a regular guy enjoying kayak fishing, & being a beast at it! I'll be out again, miss it so,these videos help me tremendously, as I'm fighting cancer! God bless you!

[@tomb7901]

Hope you get well soon. 🙏

[@sifizoom3622]

I just bought a bunch of fishing lures including top water lures. I got a frog, a sunfish, and a whopper plopper. Can’t wait to try ‘em out

[@Tyr1e]

Same here, I picked up some jig heads, tiny crankbaits and soft baits too.

[@awdies]

Pretty sure NDYak can catch a shark with a cardboard box. Always good stuff, keep em coming!

[@MsKindaSorta]

🤣 Truth!

[@elke9499]

loll, love it 😆

[@josephnewburgh8531]

Lol😅😅😅😅😅😅

[@JohnBrown-dc3yq]

I can never get enough of his content. He's down to earth and not afraid to use "cheap stuff" I myself can't afford the best so I appreciate his videos like this

[@josephnewburgh8531]

😅😅😅😅😅😅

[@MsKindaSorta]

At 4:44 I jumped out my skin! Dayum! Watch the fish… He sees it coming and drops back and waits for it to pass the lumps of grass he was hiding behind. He actually went for it diagonally like a Safety in the backfield. I love Smallies. I love watching Matt git’em!

[@ndyakangler]

It was pretty cool watching the footage of that strike! I don’t think I saw that fish swim by at first as I was fishing.

[@MsKindaSorta]

@@ndyakangler I thought he was already there. But seeing him back out of the cover to position himself to cut it off was amazing. Great job, Matt.

[@blairness1]

I can't say enough good things about your casting precision, always impresses me. Keep it up man!

[@WeedSoilABC]

i sometimes forget to put like only because I AM STUNTED by how you feel the fish and deliver the bait ... pure MAGIC !

[@antoniomora1255]

The same happens to me from time to time.

[@ebaker60]

Ahhhh another good morning with my coffee and my fav KZbin bass fisherman. I bought those pliers you use after watching how easy they are to use and how effective they are. Big thumbs up.

[@knottedup3711]

What’s the brand?

[@Hige-san]

@@knottedup3711 They're in the description. Umpqua is the brand I think.

[@irishmanwrx7715]

My 2 sons and I love your Chanel. Recently rented a cottage that gave us access to 3 kayaks. We happily fished all day and night pretending to be you with great results. Thanks for the memories and great fishing !

[@ndyakangler]

That’s awesome! My daughter is about 15 months old now, I can’t wait to start teaching her how to fish!

[@rodneymounsey4168]

Don’t know what it is about your videos, maybe it’s the serenity, the amazing fishing, the fact that every cast goes in the perfect spot?! This channel is somehow special, thank you.

[@randallburgess46]

Funny when the little smally jumped into the yak with you ! Glad you didn’t get hooked. Nice show as usual

[@grilledsteamedfriedboiledh248]

Hey, I just want to say you inspired me to fish in a kayak the other day and it was fantastic

[@WhiteHarpune]

Hahahaha I can relate to that so much - even bought a Tarpon 120 + BB paddle. And that was a nightmare to ship it all to Germany :D

[@jeremymantyla3612]

Ive been in the market for kayak. I bet its a game changer

[@Z-Bart]

Nice bronze backs. That first one got my heart going.

[@pigsandapples]

Wonderful video as always. Beautiful scenery, calm commentary and big fish, well cared for. Thanks!

[@michaelniemann5554]

I use that same exact color along with the black and silver one. They work great!

[@aaronmills42]

Man, the accuracy of these casts is mind blowing. I would've lost about all my lures trying to cast where you do!

[@alvinjoseph7260]

Changing my rod to one that is a lot more flexible has been life changing!

[@steveescher1554]

My brother and noticed the same problem with the 90 size, so now we stick to the 75 as well. That action in the beginning is extremely important.

[@FishboyRice]

My favorite part about your videos when your fishing the whopper ploppers are how the video goes from peace and calm to pure chaos in seconds. I have genuinely jumped when some of your fish explode on the whopper plopper😂

[@jeffhensley9988]

It's a bird. It's a plane. It's "Super Fish"!!! That fish jumping into your Kayak was amazing. Another great episode Matt. Looking forward to the next one. Have a great week ahead. God Bless you.

[@christopherveze1977]

THAT FIRST SMALLMOUTH STRIKE WAS FREAKING EPIC!!! YOUR VIDEOS MAKE MY DAY WHEN IM AT WORK LOL!!! IM GOING BASS FISHING MONDAY FOR HOGS!!! BOOM FISH ON ALL FIRED UP LOL!!! YES YOU SHOULD HAVE 500,000+ SUBSCRIBERS!!! ONE OF THE BEST FISHING CHANNELS ON KZbin BROTHER!!!

[@JoeyMo973]

Good energy brings in the bigguns. Hope ur crushing it today.

[@scotts7137]

HELLZ YEAH BRO!!!

[@33rdstreetknits]

I’m learning a lot from your videos and I love how it’s just enough to not be overwhelming. I’ll watch others and it’s almost like a completely different language when they talk about gear and lures and such. Love the content, keep it coming and happy fishing!

[@darinking6873]

Your channel needs more recognition. Some of the best fishing content out there 👏

[@gmsteel2563]

Featured on the NIKKO website

[@jamesrampy6690]

Dude gets half a million views without thumbnailing a big breasted woman in booty shorts. What more can you ask for? KZbin sells sex so I’m proud of what he’s been able to accomplish. Richard Gene the Fishing Machine doesn’t get those kinds of numbers.

[@harrygrimley4352]

Always a good time. Thanks for sharing this with us.

[@johnmtb5237]

I’ve never seen anyone toss a lure with such accuracy. Color me impressed. Great video, great commentary. Kudos.

[@kylemolletfishing9123]

not downplaying his ability by any means, but that is why you use a baitcast reel. Control.

[@johnmtb5237]

@@kylemolletfishing9123 I’ve never used one but I’m looking at them now.

[@scottmansfield5605]

Enough already

[@Brunnen_Gee]

That's the one! I find that Ozark Trail plopper works better than the name brand. Huh, sucks that you had issues with yours. I've been using mine for months without any problems.

[@mattstillson7020]

I just watched your videos for the first time as they came through my feed. It’s like watching Roland Martin fishing back when I was a kid mixed with a little Bob Ross, just mix in some “happy clouds” and your it man. Awesome content.

[@6412mars]

Thanks for taking us along as always..it's a pleasure watching you boat those smallies👍

[@markphilips9107]

Thank you for taking us fishing…sure was nice watching you land the smallies. Use the original plopped, its definitely a quality lure.

[@TylersReelFishing]

I live for that paddle noise

[@joshlandreth6477]

I live in the home of Wal-mart. The ozarks definitely have some underrated smallmouth streams. Ozark Trail a great name for their products.

[@earlshannon1048]

Been watching you a long time now and it's the best fishing show around great job Matt!

[@virgillawson4994]

I just watched your video. Thanks for showing everyone the expensive and cheaper model baits use and good/not so good opinions. Great job!!!

[@tylermcanally4782]

Love your videos, man! Just started fishing myself last month. Caught my second pike this past week and it was about 36 inches!

[@anthonymarquez2035]

As a fly fisherman from Colorado I live in Kentucky in the whopper flopper is always my go to lure! Great video👍😎

[@StupendousSnake]

Just bought some of their swim lures a few months ago and a 7ft pole. I was really impressed honestly.

[@Oldclimber1]

I have rarely had that much action on any fishing experience, so hat's off to you for your overall skill.

[@DanielBoone337]

I've tried these before and went through 2 of them in a single day after a good largemouth topwater bite with a couple stripers and hybrids mixed in with them. I had a pretty good striper pull 1 of them in half and by the end of the day my last one the tail wouldn't spin and it was taking on water. That said you can buy 3 of these to 1 real one so I just wouldn't use these Walmart specials for tournament fishing... Great video as always keepem coming brother!!!

[@10XBULL]

Nothing better than a day of bronze backs on top water. Although I think you misspoke about 1 thing. The knock off will actually last several days of fishing, but it will only last one day of catching fish🙂 earned my subscription today.

[@ndyakangler]

Just make sure you don’t toss it into a tree! I almost put that lure out of its misery when I hit a tree with it and the back end of the wire folded over 90 degrees. It was tough getting the wire straightened back out from that.

[@saints51]

These smallies are ferocious!

[@farhenheit628of1200]

Ndyak I finally caught my first smallie on a whopper plopper! First top water bite! It was amazing best fight ever! Im hooked now! Thank you! Mac

[@ndyakangler]

That’s awesome! Congrats!

[@jonastin1788]

Note to self, sometimes it's tougher to catch a green Smallie flopping in the bottom of the yak, than it is to tire them out in the water!🐟😀

[@monmixer]

I saw that fist fish coming, he wanted that and was committed before he even got there. No second thoughts. Awesome strike.

[@L3aK1m]

My experience with the prop bait imitation was it produce the desired results of catching fish, but its durability was lacking as the tail mechanism bent and became unusable. Still for the price not bad when pit against the WP or Choppo.

[@Sirach985]

I mean you could pretty much go through 3 of these for the price of one wp.

[@joshuamoore24_7]

I caught three small mouth bass on the Salt River within 30 minutes using an old torpedo lure. The lure is a 4 1/2" inch wood lure green, red, and off white paint with two stainless steel spinners on in the front one in the back, and two sets of triple hooks.

[@bethekastner9301]

Have been away for a while, but just relax into your videos like a comfy chair. Your calm demeanour, clean language and guaranteed catch of quality fish is the best out there. Hope the abundant rain has not caused you much difficulty. Good fishing always.

[@stringandreed]

Thank you for letting me enjoy time on the river with you you are my favorite fishing channel.

[@mmetalhead2992]

Happy Sunday

[@barrymcbride]

It is now

[@williamfriggle]

I'm glad you mentioned about the 90-size whopper plopper not starting right away. I thought maybe it was just the one I got. It was my first whopper plopper. Well, technically the Walmart version you tried was my first. Never used it much. I will say I have caught more fish on my Loon Whopper Plopper than any other lure. Almost combined. I have caught the Whopper Plopper bug. I now have 5 others and 2 Berkley Choppos. One is the Beaver you used a few videos back. I had to have one and hunted one down on eBay. Also got the wake Bucktooth Beaver version. I hope River2Seas fixes that 90 size. It is my preferred size. And I think the different sound of its plopper is more effective. Sometimes I think the others have too much. But we wouldn't think that by your videos. I don't have fishing around me like you do. I have tried my other Whopper Ploppers and have only caught one on a 75 Loon. I also have bluegill and perch in the 75 and 110 sizes. Nothing on them yet. The waters I fish are almost always dirty. Maybe that is why. The black is easier for them to see. Anyways, thanks for the great videos. I can never get enough of them.

[@PikeFights]

Hey NDYakAngler. I'm new to kayak fishing and I went out yesterday morning. I had a musky smash my whopper plopper but it snapped my line. I felt horrible because the lure was still in it's mouth. Nevertheless I'll keep trying and I know one day I'll catch a musky just like you. Thank you for inspiring me!

[@ndyakangler]

It’s always a good idea to have some type of steel or heavy fluoro leader when there’s muskie around. They like to catch you off guard though, I’ve caught several while bass fishing with 10-14lb line. Most of them I got lucky and hooked in a good spot but I had one take a Plopper from me.

[@looneytunechi3]

11:15 mannn what a moment he threw it right at his mouth

[@Drippy.prodzz]

Love when you fish the plopper

[@NeilGraham.I.M.F]

Always glad to come along with you, and glad you bring us along with you. I've always wondered about that particular lure. I see it when I'm up there. and now I know

[@kevinfaist5938]

You're so lucky to have such awesome, aggressive fish to catch regularly! So jealous! lol

[@440-fishermandrock8]

Skill

[@kimstoneking1725]

Me too Kevin.

[@chuckrowe4973]

I appreciate your videos without annoying music and ridiculous overkill commentary. Bravo, it's a pleasure watching and great information!

[@AverageDadFishing]

I have had the same issues with the 90 whopper plopper, I also seem to have the rear hooks get caught up in the prop a lot as well. Great video… some really nice fish.

[@johntruxal432]

Raining over my way so hot coffee and watching a real fisherman do his thing.👍🇺🇸🍻

[@Oldbasshole]

You can fish in the rain . The fish don’t mind , they’re already wet

[@johnnyhalf6558]

There is a river In believe or not IL 'Jist one and a half south of Chicago, " Called the Kankakee river .It flows through parts of Indiana through IL and dumps in to the Desplains river at Wilmington.This river is infested with Small mouth bass ! My experiences on the river is you have to be there early morning to get the quality size ones . Or top water on a full moon . Other species include Northern pike Walleye crappy rock bass yellow bass Channel and flathead catfish .Some very nice blue gill in the back waters At one time the Kankakee river back in the 1980s had the record white Crappy state record. Almost 4lbs. ( Insane) And every once in a blue moon an alligator gar . Not that often. Take care " Good fishing" . I have to look through your stuff for pan fishing. I love fresh pearch for shore lunch. Subscribed 👍 Keep your eyes and Ears open for any Squatch activity 👣.

[@homeboyjones]

Your casting ability is magnificent. The cast is critical! ...the lure, no so much.

[@440-fishermandrock8]

Might be one of the most casual fisherman statements I've heard ...... I think you need to Get out on the water more "homeboy"

[@440-fishermandrock8]

Both are equally important

[@saints51]

Your casting is very accurate and very ballsy. That's $4.95 you're throwing right at the bank and right under trees! Great job!

[@PikaSquish]

Huh... I've been using the 90 size plopper since last year and I never realized it wasn't supposed to take a few feet to start plopping. I'll have to upgrade to the 75, i tried one of River2Sea's 60 size plopper and it was a lot of fun but a pike swallowed it whole...

[@leebarnes393]

That first Small mouth hookup was fantastic 😊! Those were some really good fish! If water is leaking into the main body, you can seal that at the wire with a drop of glue/sealer!

[@MatthewMiller716]

We love your videos! Been a sub for a long long time! Can't wait to get back to the US and fish the rest of this season. One day I hope you make a hat!

[@brianathern9154]

Like the bargain bait trip and reviews. Good pro tip by another subscriber too. I've got smaller Whopper Ploppers and the larger ones are knock offs. They're not as durable but have decent quality hooks and action. Honestly I use both and the fish haven't complained. Save where you can and buy a better rod and reel combo. Thanks for taking us along Matt. Blessings brother

[@donaldmartin4980]

Change the hooks , first ….. other than that they are decent lures for the most part

[@Mint318]

I’ve learned brand doesn’t matter as much as the fisherman itself. I’m not saying go cheap 100% of the time BUT if you can save the money and get the same results ..why not !! Great content

[@newenglandrider3189]

The Bob Ross of kayak fishing.

[@Bryceisthename_]

That fish jumping into the boat was pretty hilarious! If that happened to me idk what I'd do, nobody would believe you if you didn't have it recorded

[@jeremyowen1]

I'll have to try the 75 size whopper plopper. I've had the same issues with the 90 size and I'm sure it's cost me a few fish.

[@baims8367]

That’s a hell of a strip of water your in. Wow 🐠 🎣. A day of awesome fishing 🎣 like u did I’d say that was worth $5

[@davidc821]

Please buy a mike bucca bull shad! It gets destroyed

[@Oldbasshole]

I’d love to see him fish one

[@davidc821]

@@Oldbasshole the best bang for your buck swimbait in the game. Catch monsters on them religiously

[@Oldbasshole]

@@davidc821 I’ve got a few . I don’t throw them nearly as much as I should

[@Mr688895]

I bought a 6 pack of these off Amazon for 10.00. We have a small creek with some big smallies in it that I hope to try them on. Great video and thanks for the effort.

[@totallydinoroblox3760]

hey can you send the link please :)

[@frankieofhollywood]

Just came across your channel for the first time, beautiful River, great casting skills and I love the sound of your voice so peaceful and calm it's like fishing with Bob Ross love it! You've got a new subscriber to your channel.

[@marsn9897]

That first fish that came from the right, straight power !

[@johnc7512]

awesome video!

[@IIViiSiioNzII]

I’m really glad you mentioned the whopper plopper 90 not spinning for 2-3 feet. Mine worked great for a few trips then I noticed the same thing. I thought maybe I’ve been messing up and not fishing it right. Gonna go grab some 75s asap🤙🏼🤙🏼

[@vivalabad6]

I'll never get tired of your fishing videos, especially the ol' plopper videos. Definitely one of my favorite lures when they're being feisty.

[@jasonmcpherson884]

That is a great comment about the 90. It does that for me too. It went right back in the tackle box. 😄

[@ndyakangler]

It’s hard to go back to the 90 after fishing the 75!

[@rodneyjones2711]

Excellent video ! So peaceful! FISH ON!

[@zsandoh]

That first fish was awesome! Looks like your cast spooked him for a second, then he stopped, turned around and smacked it!

[@loganvance195]

He has made me want to fish my rivers a lot more and target smallies, pa smallies been loving the wacky rig!

[@brandanfoutz9990]

Everyone thinks they can hop in a kayak and kill it like ndyakangler. Man I love fishing but I could watch his videos all day. So exciting while being so peaceful. Great job everytime

[@dougsaroma]

I just looked at these at the store, and passed at the last minute, despite the cheap price. I've never thrown a prop bait of this type. But I do like the Ozark trail lipless crankbaits. The billed ones I have tried not so much. After seeing this I'm going to have to go back and grab a couple of these. Nice videos!

[@allyearangler1471]

NDYA, I am going to get me one of them to try it out! Thanks for sharing!

[@theloneangler3320]

That opening shot was just BEAUTIFUL..that fish inhaled it... Perfect 👍✝️♥️🎣🏹🛶🇺🇸

[@mikem2114]

Beautiful fish and oh my did that water look awesome. Great video, thanks

[@nickbruce3790]

Love the whopper plopper nothing beats the top water smash 💥. Berkley also makes a knock off called the Choppo those are great as well. I find the Plopp makes a louder noise an fish can’t resist. Fissshhhhh Oonnnnn & Tight Lines 👍👊🎣

[@ckwoutdoors]

Well, I was trying to get some of my own video editing done, but then this notification popped up... I guess I can take a 20 minute break 🤣

[@michaelgentile634]

Just picked up watching your videos again as always content is fantastic you have the best freshwater fishing adventures on KZbin

[@DanKoning777]

Funny, I immediately said this prop has a higher pitch sound. Great stuff Matt as always. *God bless.* [edit]: that first smallie was an awesome bite while watching paused frame-by-frame. :) Also, I'd love to see a side-by-side Walmart vs an original discarded Plopper disassembled namely to check out the differences e.g. gauge wire, and quality regarding seam quality/construction, size/gauge/sharpness of the hooks, etc.

[@CTRadventures]

I don't know how I stubbled across you video, but 1) I'll be looking for that bait 2) I used to watch fishing on TV back in the 90s and I wish you were on there. Your videos, voice, and cadence are very relaxing and engaging. I literally feel like I'm just out fishing with my buddy watching this. Throwing you a sub from Fla. 🤠

[@oakdogfu]

Nice way to start Sunday morning…signed, Grandpa heading over to babysit 👍

[@MrTheBigNoze]

That first strike was one of the coolest I’ve ever seen! He came flying out of nowhere!

[@yostin5511]

Hello . I'm watching your wonderful fishing video in Korea. Thank you👍👍👍🇰🇷