How to Catch EARLY Spring Creek SMALLMOUTH Bass

Spring is coming in Tennessee and the fish in the creeks are already starting to eat. Finding them in the right locations and using the right presentation can help get you some fish in this cold water.
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[@robcole332]

Watching you fish gives me a great feeling that spring is within reach

[@WiscoPaddler]

60s this weekend and can't wait to see some open water creeks and soak some lines. If something bites, phenomenal but if nothing does... I'll get my kicks here until then.

[@mikeboyce584]

John that makes me excited for tomorrow we're going to have 72° weather in Indiana in March unbelievable and only supposed to get down to high 50s smallmouth should be moving getting me fired up to catch them fantastical video John love those small mouth

[@Crussman499]

I need to visit Tennessee. Beautiful country.

[@monmixer]

Grandson is 4, I have a nice small creek running through family property, gotta walk it and fish the holes. I'm taking him.

[@ethanboyd7843]

That ckearer water and the sun coming out is perfect for cold spring smallies. Their mean site feeding and that few deg. warmer temp from 10a-2p is ideal.

[@panfishdaddy5351]

I used the new black aurora Hellgrammite today and my goodness the smallies loved it

[@gojoe36]

If I learned anything from this channel it's the Nikko Hellgrammite is a BEAST of a Fish Catching Lure....if they don't pay you as a SPONSOR they should

[@robertjanko6709]

They do! It is his believer no.1!

[@whyyunggod7473]

Can't wait to go spring fishing, been waiting what feels like a year

[@media1groupDC]

I think every one is ready for spring brother! They're about to start blowing up! Gorgeous creek. Probably looked the same 200 years ago.

[@fishsmack]

Strike of the Mudbug!!! Those smallies are so strong! Great fishing tip...thanks for the info John. Be safe buddy.

[@Frank-yi1nc]

27 days until i move back to east tn. Can't wait! Might cross paths with ya, ill be in your neck of the woods🎣

[@bulldog7196]

Harpeth? Beautiful water wherever it is. Love these videos!!

[@matthewotis3594]

Time to put the braid back on the fishing reels. Glad winter is almost gone. Frozen eyes and spools make it tough.

[@Imarhinoceros-ks4go]

I’m in Walland haven’t been out fishin yet after the winter we had, but I saw small copper head crossing Tellico river today. Then you put this out, guess it’s time to get in the water.

[@Pandemic270]

Planning a trip to Newport in a couple weeks to fish the Pigeon for some pre-spawn smallies!

[@chriseisele9969]

Great video I love how you fish as an average fisherman. Small boat, kayak, wade , walk the banks showing how you don't need a $60,000 bass boat thanks Chris from OHIO

[@flyfishing4therestofus007]

That looks like a great fly rod creek for smallmouth ... If you ever want a on the water class let me know and I can take a day off from work and we can have some on the water instruction with your 8 wgt.

[@kevinkelly6524]

I love it when you show incidental meets with your subscribers and how much people enjoy it

[@randyblevins9489]

Well John, it's good to see someone starting to catch fish. Thanks for the tips on your hellgrammite technique. Good to see clear water. Our river and creeks are still muddy. It's March, so Kentuckians had to renew their annual license. We are "chompin' at the bit" to get at it ! I noticed the short clip of Cumberland Falls that you posted. Was this your first visit there ? The water is high which makes for dramatic (and somewhat scary) view of springtime runoff. Any chance of fishing video footage from your slightly northern adventure ?? Hope so! Please, always be careful because we can't live without your videos !!! LOL ! Randy B.

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

I just stopped to view it after buying a kayak

[@tonycox8746]

I'm in Kentucky too and I'm chomping at the bit to get after them smallmouth. Creeks are in bad shape right now after all the rain.

[@odb233]

Yeah I’m in KY too, ready for everything to dry out and warm up. I fished Elkhorn for the first time in late fall and I’m itching to get back there.

[@gloryboundoutdoors974]

Yes! My favorite kind of fishing! Good to see you catching smallies in creeks again. I love how you explain how you are disectimg the creek and how you are actually using the bait. I need to do more of that. Beautiful place and great video John.

[@STinGa157]

Maaaaan, I really miss the middle TN area. I’ve been invited back to fish with an old friend and I need to take him up on his offer. Thanks for sharing your trip.

[@FarkyDave]

Your info and explanations are excellent in helping me understand where to fish and what works. Thanks very much!

[@lansemclain6175]

I live in Chattanooga and if you ever want to go I will show you the creek where I caught a 4.6 and 4.9 small mouth and probably a 6+ large mouth. It was this time last year. Haven't hit it yet because with all this rain lake Chickamauga is up so I have been busting some largies. Caught 5.12oz. largie tonight at Harrison Bay. It's got maybe one more good night before it's down to lake bed again and the fish move off the bank but after that back to the creek.

[@dhambone4801]

Love the scriptures at the end of the videos

[@timlacy2284]

John , Yes I can feel it, can't wait to get out there. God has Blessed You. Fishing is great part of the outdoors and creek fishing is the best. Tim L.

[@dougalexander7204]

Great day fishing. God is good.

[@Sniper_fish7356]

I can't wait for the fish to spawn.👍

[@jonathanfreeman3892]

Went down to the creek today and caught my first creek fish of the year. Big ugly red breast. Then I caught my PB creek chub, but couldn't get a picture because he defecated all over my hand in a panic. Then I lost my rebel craw throwing into heavy cover and decided to call it a day because I was getting skunked. I'm so ready for it to warm up just another 10 degrees.

[@cliffhall5602]

Thank you for being a teacher. On my way south to float the Santa Fe, at your suggestion/inspiration. Got hellgramites, Rebel Craw, and Yum Dingers, among other options. Any last minute advice?

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

Oh nice. Don’t be afraid to try topwater

[@MarcelloSpinFishing]

John that was beautiful , peaceful and inspiring . Keep it up with your amazing work

[@dbolt2w]

Caught a 4 lb creek largie last week using a black 1/16 ball jig with a bass pro xps smoke pepper crappie grub. They sure love those small slow moving meals when its cold out!

[@danieltull9583]

Early spring I love inline spinners

[@FishHookedFishing]

Such clear water! Down south where we film there isn’t much clear water but it’s definitely pretty! God bless and tight lines from FishHooked 🎣🎣

[@heem2k]

watchin this getting ready to go out this spring in east tennessee. surprised to hear you were on the other side of the plateau ‼️

[@michaelpaparelli3227]

SPRING on this HOOK fishes! 🎣

[@upacreekfishin]

Yes! I needed to see some Amalie’s. Can’t wait for the water up here in Ohio to warm up a little more.

[@christiankell6074]

Another great video John, informative and fun to watch. Keep the vids coming.

[@waterratlyle2590]

Awesome video sir, great day out for the smallies.

[@girnucci]

Love that bait. Been skunked up here in MN on the Sippi backwaters last few times. Maybe it's too early yet

[@WorkingClassFishingPodcast]

We just had torrential rains for 2 days, great fishing still a little early around here but it sure is fun to watch you catch fish!

[@rampagemuscle]

Would you mind telling me what hooks you use to make your swim baits weedless like at the beginning of the video? Great video as always! Hitting the creek tomorrow! Hellgramite all day!

[@austinmarsee5676]

Love Dixie custom rods!

[@doclew28]

Mmmmmman I love your channel mostly because of how excited you get catching fish... Hahahahaha... Man!!! That looks fun... Its been SUPER slow out here on the Northern California Delta... Hopefully that changes this month...

[@rileylinscott]

Was waiting for this video from you lol just in time

[@johnbubbajohnson5630]

Beautiful small mouths John . Thank you for sharing it with us sir. God bless you and your family....🙏❤🙏❤🙏😀🙂🙂

[@CarolinaBassHunter]

That was a great video man. That was an awesome looking place. 🎶 It's the MOST wonderful time of the year🎶 🎣🎣

[@prestonrussell605]

Beautiful scenery and creek to fish in !

[@sethjohnsonoutdoors4055]

That creek looks amazing 👏 😍

[@ronreagan3969]

I LOVE FISHING!!!!

[@patrickmahoney3479]

What a great video! Great fishing and beautiful scenery.

[@brianathern9154]

Definitely going to get out later this month or early April. Typically have done IL wading after May 1st but I've got decent BPS waders. I know that there have been missed opportunities. Guys catch them here on plastics in March on the Kankakee River. Very nice tutorial and great to be interrupted by another keeper. Dragging the bottom in the current is key. Thanks for sharing brother man. Blessings 🙌

[@ericharrison8950]

Great video. Nice scenery mixed in! Thanks for sharing!

[@lesterreaper9696]

John what a day, great video!

[@tonymesser9413]

Hey John, if you come to Ohio I've a couple creeks I'd love to hit with you. I guarantee I'll put you on some fish. All I ask, is when you record, kind of hide the area. These spots I'd be taking you to are personal honey holes

[@tonymesser9413]

Let me know, man. I'd love to go fishing with you, sir.

[@tonymesser9413]

Also, of you have Facebook messenger or something I can send you some pictures of the monsters I catch in the two creeks I go to around me.

[@sethjohnsonoutdoors4055]

Awesome looking smallmouth buddy!!!

[@sethcartersoutdoors8847]

awesome video man! my parents watch your channel and I do now also! hahaha rock on man good job!

[@thecreekcrawler]

eating the banana and bubble gum worm you know its time!

[@brianclevenger5779]

That is a dang good looking hat

[@patrickhartman6818]

I went out yesterday and caught seven myself it was 78 degrees

[@TylerKennedyFishing]

So instructional. I love it. Love the video

[@buffoonoutdoors]

Wish we had creeks like that. Great vid.

[@sethjohnsonoutdoors4055]

U ready for are state park trip soon buddy??? I can't wait!!!! Hopefully it keeps warming up!

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

Very soon! if the rain will let up

[@sethjohnsonoutdoors4055]

@@CreekFishingAdventures Sweet!!!!! I can't wait!! It's supposed to snow ❄ 3 inches here in middle TN the end of this week!!! Lows in the teens 1 of those nights 🌙 #crazy

[@ShowMeCreeks]

Looks great man. I'm ready to go get on some for sure. Good luck this year.

[@danthompson1467]

Great video . Man I can’t wait to get back on the creek and pop them small mouth 👍👍

[@michelkatje5956]

Hi John love your videos nice fish

[@NiceBoobsAre]

I love the spot that you started at. Have you ever been to the next road bridge down in the direction your were walking? I’d say the road but you know. 😂

[@jnordjr4]

Great spot to wade! What kinda waders do you recommend? Do you ever have any issue with private land owners when wading? Love the videos keep up the good work and Go Big Blue!

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

i really look for signs and i have been fine

[@keithburgess5061]

I have post-polio syndrome. I struggle everyday just to get around. But, I'm gonna try me a kayak and take my cheap zebco catch fish.

[@keithburgess5061]

No disrespect, just saying I've been watching the show I'm proud of you. I've been creek fishing is my favorite, you give it a new twist.😊

[@artpatterson9300]

Something to watch at work

[@tristenboyd4609]

Hey I got a spot it’s a little ways from you but it’s in Sherwood Tennessee close to the alabama line but there is some giant large mouth spots and smallies in it, and maybe if you want to when we get them biting you can go down there one day plus I would love to be in one of your vids

[@blueboyhotwheelsandmore869]

Good stuff, I have a feeling your going to kill it this year, lots of videos with lots of fish

[@colepolitte798]

Hey John, Love your vids man! Quick question, what part middle Tennessee do you fish these beautiful looking creeks? Obviously you don’t have to disclose to me your honey hole! Lol but I am from Missouri and looking for a specific area in Tennessee to embark on an early spring fishing adventure, since it’s too cold where I live. Any recommendations you have is greatly appreciated!!

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

theres a lot, all across the northern parts at least east of the kentucky lake is all good

[@colepolitte798]

@@CreekFishingAdventures awesome! Thank you!

[@danguyton2810]

Very informative, thanks

[@paulmaul2186]

Spring? I just got another extreme cold weather alert.

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

Yeah we could definitely get a lot more cold weather but I hope not

[@jdyohe04]

Hey 111k subs. Great!!!

[@johnkeal8745]

Just a suggestion, how about giving us the temperature of the water in your videos

[@nathanperry4190]

How you liking the Shimano? I know they’re a little more pricey but try a Vanford. I promise you’ll love it.

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

im afraid to try the vanford then i know i will have to buy another

[@joycedimaggio3816]

Nice spot!

[@mikesoutfishing]

Would love to fish with you if your ever back through Missouri

[@luke3977]

Always fun to watch! Hey John, what brand is your measuring stick? Thx

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

hawg trough

[@rossmc9957]

73 on sunday in south jersey.

[@BrockandBrodytv]

Great video what is your favorite color for the Nikko Hellgrammite and Bobby garland baby shad

[@MarvinDaMartian]

Hey John Where Can I Find That Hook U Were Using On That White Swimbait ?

[@3422dave]

Where you at John in middle Tennessee

[@Karsynthompson06]

great video!

[@karlmoran3865]

I see you are using high vis yellow line, is it braid or mono? If braid what kind of leader are you using? Enjoy your vids, thanks.

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

braid with 10 lb flouro leader

[@jarred2139]

What type of line are you using and are you using a leader ?

[@12milebayoumanmonster49]

Hey creek fishing has u ever seen anything paranormal out in the wood or water

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

not yet but i feel like one day i will see something i cant explain

[@jimmygravitt1160]

Is this the Harpeth river or Collins ?

[@MrBobbysmithinhouser]

You would catch so many more fish if you read the river better and looked for those seams and transitions......that creek looks amazing and being Tennessee their are some giants in it !! We catch smallies over 20" in ohio and we are probably the worse fishing state in the country lol........would love to fish your creeks!!

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

smallies over 20 in regularly sounds like great fishing no matter where you are

[@MrBobbysmithinhouser]

@@CreekFishingAdventures all about learning the water!! And start throwing more reactive strike baits....smallmouth are sight feeders, sunny days are best!!

[@upacreekfishin]

Any idea what the water temperature was?

[@sarahrich696]

Hey what guitar music were you playing?

[@trudyeagan8160]

❤

[@Sokun8506]

Hi

[@12milebayoumanmonster49]

Ps thank for the video

[@davidclark2046]

Hey buddy is the fluorocarbon leader necessary or can I do a straight tie?...I mean I understand the abrasive resistance and lack of stretch in the line but I'm not that good at tieing line to line and ain't that good at knots..just wonderin what you're feedback might be and il appreciate any tips or opinions greatly..thanks and tight lines brother

[@waterdog3978]

Straight mono sounds like it would be your best friend

[@davidclark2046]

@@waterdog3978 thanks man..I primarily catfish but you know how it is....while the baits are soakin I'm always makin casts cause my biggest bass I caught tryin to get bluegill for cutbait...got it on a cricket..

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

no not necessary but if i were you i would just use all mono or all flouro for a little better quality

[@davidclark2046]

@@CreekFishingAdventures cool man thanks for the reply and tips...I did go ahead and get a spool of Suffix Siege 12lb mono...I do use braid on a Penn Battle 2 catfish combo I have..good luck and tight lines brother

[@scottblair6853]

what rod are you using?

[@scottblair6853]

Sorry, I commented before the end of the video

[@justinrobertson1590]

How much is that rod and reel setup? I’m needing something new

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

Rod 240 reel 100

[@justinrobertson1590]

@@CreekFishingAdventures can you recommend a rod that is closer to 100?

[@jiggyjay682]

I will never understand the aggressive reeling after hooking a fish