Georgia's Finest...The Shoal Bass Experience

Went down to middle Georgia to do some prefishing for a kayak tournament, but the main goal was to find Shoal Bass. This type of fishing takes extra work to get to the places where the fish live, but when you catch them, they are worth the fight.
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[@bobgibbs4105]

Been waiting for this one… Edit: Sure you have been told by this point but the Alabama Spots are nonnative and pose a threat to the Shoal Bass due to hybridization. Ethically harvesting them is the best way to remove them from the river. If you’re not going to eat them, leaving them for a raccoon seems ethical to me in comparison to the damage they do to the Shoal Bass population.

[@therivergiveth]

💯 Alabama bass are actually delicious to eat. Not even kidding

[@bobgibbs4105]

@@therivergiveth Try them blackened… game changer.

[@EngineeringHooksets]

Man that river looks incredible

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

it really was, definitely a place worth going to

[@shannonsullivan2638]

Been watching your videos for some time now and never mentioned how neat I think the intro is neat with the fish hitting the camera

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

Thanks 👍

[@brianathern9154]

Great video and scouting trip with A Rudd. After watching a few of these definitely adding a shoal bass trip on a river like the Flint to my bucket list. Love hard fighting river bass. Blessings brothers

[@billhobson6637]

I like the way you encourage each other!

[@brandonmarvel4276]

LOVE how you put the old intro in sometimes.😊

[@kerrytodd3753]

I live in South Georgia and our best fishing here is the Flint river system, plenty of shoalies and largemouth. We generally fish with small spinnerbaits. A hard fighter, the shoalie record is around 7.5lbs (iirc). Lots of sunfish and shoalie have been caught out of my 12’ John boat……great times. Thanks for uploading.

[@WILLIAMCASLER]

Never caught a shoal bass. Look forward to it

[@mikeboyce584]

Absolutely beautiful footage. Shoalbass, look awesome.

[@bennyharris1441]

Born and raised in Upson Co on the Flint!! Still try to get down 2 or 3 times a year to get on the goods!! Glad you enjoyed it and hopefully you got to meet the king of the Shoalies, Allen Ragsdale!

[@BurqueMD]

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[@sethjohnsonoutdoors4055]

Those Shoal Bass look beautiful and super fun to catch!!! Awesome video buddy and looking forward to meeting up with you this year once your schedule opens up lord willing 🙏 🙌

[@nealtolbert2057]

Man y'all had a heck of a day John,.....that's some of the best Shoal Bass I've ever seen. Good luck in the Tourney.

[@chipseiler1766]

Sure hope you do as well and better during the actual tournament! Alex's topwater fish was awesome!

[@zachturner3443]

Great video man 🎣🎣

[@fishhunter210]

More than wonderful video. I hope you enjoy fishing ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@thatoldcomicsmell56]

Man, you were about an hour from my house. Me and my son used to go fishing at a pay to fish place in Thomaston (until the owner passed a few years back)

[@svengalt9546]

That bonafide must be an incredible boat to be able to maintain position in and fight that kind of current so easily. Glad to see you are catching them across the country! God bless

[@svengalt9546]

33:50 YOU MET JEFF! Another one of my top three favorite channel owners.

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

it did great, i also had an anchor on the front i used sometimes

[@samfairchild05]

Unweighted pearl white super fluke my favorite bait in the world. Great video!

[@raygissendanner1476]

Great video guys some really nice fish enjoyed watching it I came close to catch my frist bass Saturday I was fishing a 4 inch swimbait and had a 5 inch bass following it in still hopefully that I will get it down

[@True-Tails]

We’ll be there memorial day weekend. Great fishing!

[@thomasodowd4564]

This is very cool. Never caught one of these...not even sure where to go to try...lol!! Fun watching you catch em though!

[@D_A_D_]

John you seem like a guy that would benefit from a truck camper with all the road trips you take. No more hotels, and you can camp right next to the water without roughing it.

[@judithkennedy2011]

He's had one. He used to sleep in it when he traveled

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

maybe and add a kayak rack on top

[@southwestindianaoutdooradv4714]

Awesome video and some really cool fish! Would love to come catch some myself!

[@therivergiveth]

The first river you were on - you were right that the alabama bass weren't supposed to be there, but funny enough, the shoal bass are also not supposed to be there. The DNR most likely stocked the shoalies in the 70s and they have thrived. It knocked out the "redeye" bass (altamaha bass). Thats all well and good but unfortunately alabama bass showed up.

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

thats funny, we had a lesson from a biologist a couple days after this and explained that to us, its crazy how good the shoal bass live in that river

[@lefrazier4304]

pretty places.........yeah I'm envious of u, I wish I was as active to explorer as you when I had the opportunity

[@basswarrior9127]

You always got the prettiest spots bro 🔥

[@captainandrewcrabtree6535]

Definitely want to hit up some shoal bass streams this year! 👍

[@MackinNC1]

Nice video John, got my first shoal bass in that stretch 12 years ago or so.

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

shoal bass fishing is addictive for sure

[@gregtheredneck1715]

Hey John,you passed very close to the headwaters of the Flint River when you crossed from Foulton County into Clayton County just south of Atlanta. The Flint originates at the Atlanta international airport. My Hometown is located in Clayton County and you passed through a small portion on your travels.

[@robmetcalfe8902]

Awesome fishing

[@jaredyork5166]

Cool video...especially since you filmed it down the road. Greetings from Thomaston. 😊 That's my Flint,alright. As far as fisheries go,she's one of the best. Fish on and God bless the Shoal Bass.

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

it was so fun spending the week here

[@jaredyork5166]

@@CreekFishingAdventures come back anytime.

[@ironmikebassmaster3252]

Funny how I thought that that looked like topwater heaven and then all of a sudden Alex threw a topwater and caught that 19 and a half😊thought you would have thrown that Choppo for a good little while, and then next thing you know you're tying that spinnerbait back on😂 great show as always John can't wait to see what the next few days brings there👍

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

last year i was catching everything on the choppo in the same place, they were sluggish to eat topwater this trip compared to other lures

[@brysonjones6607]

8:50 why did you throw him so far🤣🤣

[@EngineeringHooksets]

For real lol where did that fish even go

[@donmclemore1396]

They look like a mix of large and smallmouth.

[@spetsnazwadz7692]

“Ittsy bitty spider climbed up the water sprout”

[@user-mj6lap17]

Hello John, i saw on the news that the tornado tore.up Tennessee, are you and your family alright? I hope so keeping you in my prayers 🙏

[@hopnguyen1695]

We were there last week and were catching a ton of Spots too. Last year I caught 2 20" Shoalies in that stretch.

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

nice

[@ironmikebassmaster3252]

Hey John, 9 months ago you made a video labeled River wars my favorite tournament, and there was an animal screaming in the background and you wanted to know what it was, and it was the sound of a pair of raccoons fighting, Lots of people tried to guess what that was and nobody got it right.

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

well i definitely remember it because it was so strange but I didnt think it was racons

[@TravisDeckerFishing]

It was good to meet you John. Looks like we both needed to get one more good fish.

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

i never did get that 20 i had wanted to get all weekend, sounds like lots of others did

[@TravisDeckerFishing]

@@CreekFishingAdventures I had a 15.50 and a 16 I could not get rid of. I would have been happy with a couple of those 17s you had to go along with my 18s and 19. Overall it was a really good event. I would have liked to have been in check range but I'm happy with the top 20 as a consolation prize. Congratulations on the micro bag. I can't imagine trying to hold those fish down LOL. I hope you have some of that on video.

[@jefferystovall9617]

Caught several Shoal bass when I live in Columbus.

[@perfectleveladventurefishi619]

that place looks wild

[@Justin_Mooney11]

Out of the hospital an back at it good to see the ole creek bandit out an at it again , you ever do any flathead fishing way up in some of these creeks ?

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

no i havent come across any

[@RyanWatkins-md5yd]

My Grandfather has a Shoal Bass mounted that is 1 ounce short of the record.

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

oh wow

[@FishHookedFishing]

We recently did a video where we got kicked out for wading and they actually measured our spotted bass. They definitely hurt the shoal bass population and there isn’t supposed to be a regulation on keeping them except for Lake Lanier 🤷🏻‍♂️ We’ve got a video on our channel about the whole experience! Great catches John!

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

thats wild

[@powersaustin63]

Use the ruler on your paddle to measure the fish when you forget your board.

[@josiahmartinez7968]

Amazing

[@BigBaitPosse]

what hook are you using with the fluke in this video?

[@cobiatower]

Love those Cahaba lillies this time of year. What is your line setup on that baitcaster?

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

i think it had 50 lb, it was my frog rod and just happend to use it

[@AnnoyedHikingTrail-es6yl]

New subscriber here really enjoying the great fishing adventures! I’m in NC now but grew up in Chattanooga and just wondered what part of TN you are from? Anyways keep up the good work and good luck!

[@akilla4reala669]

We have some pretty good creeks in NC too. I’m in Greensboro, what part of the state do you live in?

[@AnnoyedHikingTrail-es6yl]

@@akilla4reala669I’m in Cary just outside of Raleigh.

[@akilla4reala669]

@@AnnoyedHikingTrail-es6yl my cousin lived in Cary when she went to State. Stay safe and tight lines.✌️🎣

[@TNtreasurehunter]

That spider crawling up you leg at 4:17. I hate spiders on me.

[@robertwhitney9084]

tick?

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

no telling, there were bugs all over

[@OutdoorsMoore]

Coming here to say, at that time I was yelling at the video…flick that spider off your leg before it crawls up too far 😅

[@josephscalone5402]

Nice very nice, be safe

[@shaneparker8443]

Where did you put in at? I always put in below Sprewell bluff

[@andrewmcroberts9613]

Have you ever fished Cambel cove, and if so was it any good

[@WVski77]

4:18 The spider on your leg drove me crazy that you didn't notice it or feel it crawling. lol

[@calvinjohnson9117]

What was the hook you used with the fluke?

[@richeaton5752]

19:08 lol keepin it real 👍

[@mikewilliams7728]

What kind of hook you using on that Fluke minnow?

[@brettfowler5114]

Nice video! What lb test you running for a river like that?

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

my normal bass fishing setup mostly, it wouldn't hurt to upsize because of all the rocks and current

[@sunday8979]

What kind of wading shoes are you using? I’ve got sandals but they tear up my feet after a day of fishing. Thanks and love your videos ❤

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

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[@CreekFishingAdventures]

these are good and the bottoms hold up prety well, not great for gravel because they are low

[@sunday8979]

Thanks man. I appreciate it

[@3LLOut]

Beautiful scenery. Was the water cold? 😀

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

not bad, just cool

[@susanlebeau3967]

So, is a shoalbasss considered a smallmouth bass? Thanks for sharing this it was awesome thanks

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

No it’s different, another one of the black bass species

[@grantorino2009]

John, who makes the gray and white camo fishing shirt you’re wearing?

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

Chota

[@mattman_outside]

How do you like the RVR compared to the Shoalie?

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

to me being a bigger guy its a bit more comfortable and stable

[@dougaranda6187]

I‘m new to this, but at least now I know you should occasionally rinse your rod and reel in fast moving water.

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

it only makes sense haha

[@1jimif]

The Florida Georgia state line is about a half hour from here in N.Florida. I wonder how far I would have to travel to catch a Shoal Bass? The out of state fishing license was 50 bucks for a year last I checked....FishOn....Jim

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

it would be worth it, but you can find them in FL, look it up to find where

[@1jimif]

@@CreekFishingAdventures I had looked into it, and Chipola River is the only place listed by FWC. They were stocked there, and it says they are the only genetically pure shoal bass in the state of Florida (they were stocked there). I couldn't find out about genetically unpure lol or any other places in Florida that have Shoal Bass, and Georgia is a good bit closer to me then Chipola River. I really appreciate you answering my comment and thanks again for posting the videos.

[@corbinmoore3268]

You know when that camera starts moving sideways he’s about to hook up!

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

i wish the auto correction in the gopro wasnt so good sometimes

[@CHASIN_A_BASS]

Man howd you make it thru ATL with such light traffic.. dont see that often lol

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

yeah i got lucky

[@boar211]

Was that a tick crawling up your leg around 4:30?

[@tomritter493]

Id like to see you do one month just 3 baits a singer bubble gum swirl .black hellamite .and a spin bait

[@rayhollingsworth2588]

Do the schoal bass fight as good as a smallmouth? Very nice fish y’all wore them out 👍

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

yes but different, they like to dig and drag you into rocks

[@rayhollingsworth2588]

@@CreekFishingAdventures thanks 👍

[@bartfoster1311]

There aren't supposed to be spots but they have been there for at least a decade now. I'm surprised they didn't have a spotted bass fish fry at Shoaliepalooza. It is common for spots to be kept or killed in the Flint. Wish I had made it down for this event but the timing just didn't work out.

[@therivergiveth]

Im a bit disappointed they didnt require keeping the alabama bass.

[@kelvinrichardson134]

What's shoes are you wearing? I know those rocks are slick as ice.

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

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[@CreekFishingAdventures]

yes it can be really slick sometimes

[@5rods5reels29]

good thing pre fishing wont mess yall up....... said no person ever. good content though. i wouldn't give away the spot...

[@jasonsparks4601]

Your paddle has a measuring spot on it!! Why guess at length?

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

thats true, i always forget

[@chuckallen5552]

Hey man! How you gonna go the Shoals and not take the Shoalie... ? Ha. Nice trip man.

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

haha, i wanted to be different

[@chuckallen5552]

Cool. I took my Shoalie down the Buffalo last week. Amazing float. 15 smallies in the Kayak. 18” being the best.

[@patrickhartman6818]

Be careful John tornados all around

[@aa-ron.]

FYI your paddle has measuring marks lol

[@larryherring445]

Spotted bass are not native to the Flint River in that area.

[@sergeantwaffles4814]

Huh

[@monmixer]

Flint River?

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

yes

[@darrelscott1262]

John be careful

[@ironmikebassmaster3252]

Yeah I just asked Google for animal sounds that I thought it was and it was a raccoon

[@tcliveaction4803]

If you're in Georgia aren't you worried of alligators in the water?? I would be

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

not really, they can be around this area but not likely

[@ufoyz250]

In reality, no point in throwing a fish. Just put it in the water

[@davidharry3362]

1st?

[@bankingbass1045]

Not watching ur videos after this comment. I hate people who throw fish on the bank. They belong in the water regardless what people say

[@CHASIN_A_BASS]

1st thing, no matter what you disagree with, you should remove the hate from your heart buddy. 2nd thing , if its keep or kill because the species is invasion to the water ways then go be mad at DNR not the person following the rule of the waterways. Also another animal will benefit from it as food

[@ElijahMcgeorge]

@@CHASIN_A_BASSFACTS

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

thats a strange reason to hate people, but if i told you that fish was killing the native fish would that change your mind?

[@charlesbrowder8416]

Was a good video till you slung that spot on the bank to die

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

Yep better that than having them kill off the native fish

[@powersaustin63]

Use the ruler on your paddle to measure the fish when you forget your board.