I Caught a STATE RECORD Size NEW PB!!! (Monster Fish)

[@uralbob1]

I think one of the most appealing thing about 618's fishing, is the pure joy he exhibits when he catches ANY fish! I can't imagine anyone hating this man's content!

[@gabrielpichardo1492]

Amazingly theres always those two or three people that put thimbs down on nice videos

[@LadyVoldemort]

@@gabrielpichardo1492 I would guess those were the jealous types. Or the narcissist who think they can do better. Or PETA...lol.

[@stonewalljackson5692]

Eh there's a guy named "fishing is my drug" who goes around despite his name and gives this guy all kinds of shit, I've called him out but he never responds to me.

[@yjersey]

Totally agree! He is a great guy!

[@dylanhogan9353]

1:02 we goin ignore the fish that jumped himself into the wall lmao 🤣

[@nyiemefrankline5897]

That's the best part of the whole video to me

[@killianpaynter6020]

It’s a “ clown fish “

[@Jage787]

Killian Paynter not funny didn’t laugh

[@killianpaynter6020]

Arthur Morgan yea I try my best

[@atkpirate7831]

Ya what the hell was that? A trout or an Asian carp?

[@MIgardener]

You could honestly catch an actual state record fish if you come back enough times. That place is nuts.

[@vpnjeo7099]

MIgardener omg dude I love your vids

[@618Fishing]

MIgardener I hope so! Thanks for watching man!

[@krysc96]

LOVE BOTH OF YOUR CONTENT ❤❤❤

[@kickassrock9217]

He couldn't even catch a cold the way he fishes... LMAO 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@CadeAndrews]

hotcheesynutz just because he’s verified doesn’t mean you love his vids lmao

[@spaceheavy1]

Things I’ve learned from watching this video. Every time you hook a fish you must say fish on, followed by a holy cow. And after you release the fish you must say, see you later buddy.

[@fivespeed3026]

The Southeast Texas Gardener I scream out “I got one, I got one!!!” like an idiot every time. 😂😂😂

[@hanswijfje4973]

If you dont do any of that, you're not fishing correctly.

[@susanj.5693]

Boy scout training right there!

[@lucasreeserlarkin8996]

The Southeast Texas Gardener WHAT Is It!?!?!

[@gc3098]

The greatest thing I see here is - “A fishing video is being made and - He’s catching fish - he makes it exciting - and he’s catching BIG FISH...

[@dogtower1414]

I would love to go fishin with anyone who is as positive as you are sir. I subscribed for sure!

[@robintaylor7355]

Have you ever heard the saying ‘made for video’. Well this is made for video. What is he supposed to do with 442K+ youtube Subs Be a Complete drainbow??

[@MrEazyE357]

I'm sorry, but I just can't believe that there's no way he doesn't edit out a bunch of "non-positive" stuff. I love fishing, but on every trip there's times when I'm cussing at myself very possibly yelling at myself as well. Everyone I've ever fished with has been about the same on that note.

[@Travis_IzHoF]

@@robintaylor7355 man stop being a asshole

[@stevebeckett1231]

Man the negativity. I catch 100fish in a day at times yet I keep watching for the optimism and excitement and positivity. You can't catch anything bigger than what lives in the water you fish. Hats off. Great videos!

[@rfire731]

Wow, you had an awesome day of fishing! Congratulations on your PB gar! I still think you're going to pull a State record out of that spot. Thanks again for another great video. They are always exciting to watch!

[@618Fishing]

R Fire thanks man! I honestly thought I had it with that far, but the search continues!

[@charlessampson6426]

I have recently become addicted to your channel and I'm not even an angler, it's just so intoxicating the amount of enjoyment you get out of the whole thing and the love you have for the fish. Don't stop doing what you're doing. See you later buddy!!!

[@Travis_IzHoF]

Charles for me it’s because how positive he is

[@nunyab666]

Does nobody read even a few comments before posting your own? Every other person says “turn that clicker off” and how it upsets them. I’m sure he sees the comments and knew after the first few of the hundreds of people that had to keep repeating it. And it seems everyone else has 50 to 100 pound fish where they live. Look, 618 is doing what he loves and sharing it with us. Watch the vid and if you don’t like it then kick rocks! Thanks for sharing 618 fishing. Keep doing what you love!

[@quahogg5550]

Kiss ass!

[@henrytomkowiak2433]

I'm on several fb fishing groups and I just went off on a few ppl for the same thing. Some ppl are just miserable and can't help but to put down and ridicule others. Haters! If these ppl are such bad ass fishermen, they should invest the money for all the video gear and start their own KZbin channel!! I've caught many larger fish but so what! I really enjoy watching Nick and his enthusiasm. I love that he goes to these places that are hidden away and gets so excited! I watch his channel more than any other one. And, he seems to be doing pretty good for himself in the subscriber and advertiser game. Beat feet haters, nobody cares what you think and most of us hate bullies, you sound stupid putting him down.

[@nunyab666]

Really @Quahogg ? You had to find an 8 month old comment to talk shit on? Get a life man.

[@fussypup222]

Each comment, even if they are repeating the same thing, helps towards the channel growth. So it is kinda boring to read but it's good for the channel

[@joegrande4848]

If I know something helpful I share it. I'm not trying to bash people I try to be helpful. Simple tips 3 casts per spot and when doing 3 casts per spot use fast medium and slow retrieves. That way you see what retrieve fish will respond best to. Doing this you covor more water. If I see active fish in an area I'll stay there for like 10 to 15 minutes if no luck I move.

[@Mr1234512]

I’m not really a fisherman, but this channel is just so positive, entertaining and expertly edited that I am...as they say... hooked!

[@kwiatrus]

You are NOT fisherman. You are angler :)

[@brodie6267]

This man catches a new PB/State Record every episode lol

[@TC-bz9dz]

you mean he thinks he does every episode!

[@jordanbacke7229]

“sTaTe ReCoRd” like his vids are sick you don’t have to use clickbait titles..

[@Bobo-id7sf]

Said that last vid

[@ROCKOBUD18GAMING]

Stop your click bait

[@anthonyszarek6905]

@@Bobo-id7sf Look at his videos.. Literally 90% of the videos made in the last couple months is supposedly a PB. A sad way to get views that will hurt him in the end. I don't get people's logic sometimes.

[@kashdahmer8228]

hey nick...I'm a teen father of twowho can't really fish anymore at the moment..I work 68+ hour weeks...your the only thing keeping me sane atm...fishing used to be therapy now I channel that through you..thankyou.

[@ethanoutdoors9776]

618 is literally one of the only fishing canals I like because of his honesty and great content

[@618Fishing]

Ethan Outdoors thanks Ethan!

[@ethanoutdoors9776]

@@618Fishing no stress man im from South Africa geep uploading great content

[@mahoney1138]

If you like great content check out River Certified on YT. 30 to 60lb Flatheads caught all the time.

[@brandonhawk5662]

Lol honesty really click bait title is definitely not honesty aww look at this 3 lb cat it’s a monster lmfao

[@joshuaquijada1894]

Honesty stfu this guy is a liar who is desperate for views cause he doesn't work

[@christopherengland6430]

You definitely fish for the love of the sport. Here in Okiehoma we don't throw Gar back. Your excitement when you catch one does show your love for fishing. I do look forward to watching more of your videos. Thank you Sir

[@marydunning1722]

Love your enthusiasm for the sport

[@TheFriskySquid]

That silver carp at 1:02 *bonk* dang those fish are dumb.

[@DrSalvador555]

Beat me to it. Ruined the B Roll but it was worth it.

[@kayrnmalone723]

I thought i was the only one that saw that

[@kennethsampson539]

I saw that

[@FPSzerogaming]

I missed it the first time and caught it at the end XD

[@jobwagener2463]

Toek

[@raymondchandler697]

I really like the “See ya later buddy” as he gently releases each fish.

[@danielcao606]

Same here

[@westong1763]

I was disappointed to not hear a sound effect when the carp hit the wall😂 great video❗️❗️❗️

[@618Fishing]

Weston G17 hahaha opportunity missed

[@patrickboyle2539]

You make a great video. What I like best is that your having fun doing what you love. I would rather be on the water than anywhere else. Cheers!

[@patrickowens1993]

Excellent day of fishin! I work from home and the little notification you have posted a video is always a welcome reprise from the daily grind! Keep up the good work boss. Much love from CO

[@618Fishing]

Patrick Owens hey Patrick I’m happy I can offer a brief vacation from the work! Thanks for watching man

[@johnkayser4100]

I like how he forgot that originally he had a snake in his minnow trap. His reaction***priceless. I'm really enjoying the recent content posted on this channel. Keep on reeling my dude.

[@RockMonger]

Man... I really love your videos bro. Your enthusiasm is awesome. Something about your videos are just better. I really love the antique and tiny lures lol

[@618Fishing]

Dorian Payne that’s great to hear thank you!

[@tyhogue8316]

You get so excited over every fish and I appreciate that! I would love to go fishing with you sometime.👍

[@Gibi92]

Every time he says 'see you later buddy' take a shot

[@spencerstone9734]

You are charged with manslaughter bud

[@jamesgemmill4506]

I would not be able to walk or talk. " Later Buddy"

[@anthonysolpietro3801]

I would be dead

[@williamduffy6222]

618 drinking games

[@thecarcollectivist5545]

fucking bet

[@chrismyers9273]

I have fished many numerous locations in this country, including serious giant catfish on the Rapahanic in VIRGINIA . You bring back those memories! No one would believe the size fish I have landed! Other than my closest fishing buddies! I love your excitement and clean mouth! Nature at its best!

[@rjduresky]

This exactly the kind of fishing I love. You never know exactly what is going to be on the other end of the line, and there is always potential for something really, really big. Before I learned all of the fish species in the river, my son and I released a couple of state records without knowing what we had. But the Missouri River has been a complete bust for all of 2019, flooding...

[@DamianPereyraHs]

1:02 "See you later Bu..." *smash against a wall* Hilarious moment!🤣🤣🤣

[@thedarkhorse100]

Wow what a day.. so happy for you and your smile says it all... I felt like I was there with ya

[@robertnaremore5347]

Real honesty! Not many other sites would they admit "I caught (hooked) myself". Love your videos!!

[@CAyellowtail]

Love your videos! Wish we had as many waterways in SoCal. It really is a desert here. However, off shore fishing here is great. If you ever get a chance to fish out here, try our California Yellowtail for a fight you absolutely won't believe. Keep up the good vids man

[@saveallanimalsexcepthumans3170]

Just love the honestly on this channel. I just caught my pb last month but before that ... never had to fight a fish and actually get tired from it .... I believe you will have somewhat the same experience, I can tell you just enjoy the aspect of the sport, hobby, lifestyle. EVEN when I go home with no catch and release, I'm still satisfied. I feel like you appreciate fishing like that as well. Any fish no matter what size is always gana put up a little fight . LOVE FISHING ,GOOD LUCK ON YOUR PB ..TIGHT LINES!!!!

[@stinkyfungus]

You really ought to turn off the clicker when you cast, and after the strike. It's a wearing part.

[@robfife07]

Yea no kidding it about makes me sick i even watch it

[@10-7blue8]

I have never ever seen anyone cast with the clicker on. Bad for the cast and bad for the reel.

[@hobo7070]

I was thinking the same thing...but I think he does it so we can hear the drag peeling. 😂

[@robfife07]

On that rod and reel no 8 pound channel cat should ever pull drag he has a offshore reel

[@marioluigi3801]

Lol it's probably because he's fishing by himself. If he was fishing with another person, they'd probably say something

[@coreykincaid236]

I bet that fish at 1:05 has a real nice headache. Love your videos man, not enough people in this world like you.

[@Pashasmom1]

Love the sound of the rushing water while watching you fish.

[@michaelnaylor6466]

Amen, the positive attitude is GREAT!! You could care less what you catch, you just love to fish!!! Every fish is a trophy in its own way!! Keep it going!!

[@kjokerk2]

Your Intro theme song took the beat from el chavo del 8 intro song , nice.😎

[@angelrobles6880]

sungod L lmfao all his Hispanic subscribers thinking the same thing

[@elizabethalfaro7328]

don't think he knows what Chavo del Ocho is

[@mysterydrummer2000]

Its bethoven

[@thatdamwall2358]

Literally have said that the past few times

[@chuckinclouds]

Ah, was just about to point this out cuz it's like the third time I heard it

[@Travis_IzHoF]

Keep in the great work man you have my support and I subscribed cause I love your videos

[@thepanzee8577]

I appreciate a good fisherman like him, he’s very ethical and he clearly respects all of the cold bloods! I love this channel

[@michaellewis5641]

He's faking his butt off. Just watch the fish he hook......then look closely at the fish he holds up.

[@charliesebbage9401]

Love your videos man. Please get a bigger net looks like you struggle at times. Also, just a little tip after you hook on your bait try following it up with a small square of rubber band (bike inner tube) helps keep bait on plus keeps hook point nice & proud. Greetings from England

[@glo5724]

Wait until you get in to some BIG blues, you ain’t fought nothin until it’s over 40lbs😂

[@mikeleikam2892]

I was thinking 30-40# Flathead!

[@golddog0113]

Biggest catfish I ever caught was about 2 pounds lol. One of those bullhead catfish.

[@mikeleikam2892]

@@golddog0113 2 lb bullhead is a good sized bullhead! Caught them when I was a kid living in Kansas. Fun fish.

[@chappie7937]

My PB Blue catfish is 140lbs it was insane

[@thatblackz1850]

My PB was a blue, it was 57 pounds, on a bass rod and reel, that was a fight lmao

[@scottharbaugh4078]

LOVE YOUR VIDEOS. NEW SUBSCRIBER. i truely appreciate how careful you are on releasing your fish

[@tannerbrinkman6790]

Seems like you found the honey hole.👍

[@finnafishfl]

I thought the exact same words

[@damnjay_youmadethat572]

Good ass content bro. Can’t believe I have never seen your channel! Earned a subscriber

[@fordpowerstroke2849]

That’s a tiny channel cat for where I live my PB is a 22 pounder But I hope you come back and night fish that hole for big blues and channels or whatever Once again nice video

[@bigbear1499]

Loved this episode!👍👍 Have you ever thought about an overnight spillway fishin trip!?

[@timothyurata4186]

Hell of a day, dude!! Thoroughly enjoyed by me..

[@geraldfellers5348]

You fish EXACTLYA AS I do in these types of waters. It's way too much fun and it shows in your vids. Great catch and release!! Keep on keeping on.

[@flyinbrianz22]

That was an amazing day of fishing. I know you can beat the state record. Job well done

[@618Fishing]

Brian Zimmer I hope so! Thanks for watching Brian!

[@WholeOtherLevelOutdoors]

What kind of rod and reel is the one you referred to as your catfish pole? Looked to be a silver bait caster with a black rod. Thanks

[@jamalltysonanotherdayfishi4306]

Fish vs concrete wall lmao🤣 keep up the AWESOME!!! Videos

[@618Fishing]

Jamall Tyson Hahahaha thanks for watching Jamall

[@MultiReptileboy1]

The amount of views this video has versus the amount of subscribers your channel has is disappointing. You make great content. Always happy when you land one even if it breaks off. Keep them coming tight lines forever brotha! If your ever in oklahoma hit me up and we"ll get you on these monster cats we have lurking

[@sebastianmarano7406]

I know you want to market your videos with the titles but just let the content speak for itself. Its unique, no other fishing yt channel has the style and grace that this one does. Embrace your style dude!

[@mahoney1138]

You should check out River Certified then. The content is second to none.

[@Bigmarv187]

Great videos bruh. Honestly the only youtube fisherman I'll watch from start to finish.

[@darkiee69]

You should try some nightfishing at that spot. The big ones come out when the sun goes down. But I think you'll need a bigger net, like a carp net.

[@rjduresky]

Exactly. Night fishing the Missouri here in Nebraska routinely yields 50 pound fish.

[@Jeff-uq7iu]

Yep around here in ohio fishing for cats in the summer, the bite seems to turn on around 7pm till around 830 then again around 10pm till 11pm and then again round 130-3am

[@christieleonard9619]

Guess since I'm bk up here in the 618 after 16 yrs I need to sub. You're digging the gar huh. Well may I suggest, (probably already has been), taking a trip to the Trinity river in SE Texas. You will not be disappointed. Totally worth it.

[@BESTIAyMAKINA]

Look up El chavo del 8 on youtube ... The music playing in ur intro reminds me of that old show from back home in PR. Its Mexican though. And the song is from Bethoven i think and its called the ballad of smthng

[@Kenneth_Fishing]

That’s exactly what came to my mind

[@vipmember3315]

this guy is intense, exciting and rekindles my love for fishing. Now im watching all the videos for fishing.

[@princetemujjin]

6:19 We'll never see you again buddy. lol

[@jdkhaos4983]

You're catching channel cat sir! Nice vid though that looks like an awesome spot. My PR is a 47 pound flathead when I was 13, using goldfish as bait. I haven't had anything even close to that since then and I'm in my 30s now lol

[@Mr.Beans01]

Fish at 1:02 “Maybe I can eat this wall”

[@ferraripista1273]

lol made me laugh

[@jimhesch1404]

You're videos are gteat. My favorite fishing channel. You show us all your wins and losses, and we feel them with you . You need to set that hook like your family depends on it.

[@chipwilkins5915]

Every time you say "Oh, he got off", I catch myself screaming "Set the damn hook then!" at my phone. Watching this is more frustrating than actually losing a fish.

[@seanmuldoon6358]

Your not supposed to set the hook with circle hooks dumb dumb

[@Smootles89]

I made a comment saying to set the hook better. I've seen him lose a few because of it

[@Smootles89]

And not true about circle hooks

[@seanmuldoon6358]

David Smoot it is u just reel in and lift

[@Smootles89]

@@seanmuldoon6358 I'll have to try that. From where I'm from it's just what were taught

[@pennscreeksniper1097]

Cool video man enjoyed that never know what you’ll catch in a spillway I’ll have to check out your other videos

[@colehefner4749]

Love that sound of the giant baitcaster casting, live ur vids man, keep up the work

[@618Fishing]

Cole Hefner thanks Cole!

[@cf9364]

lol you don't want it to do that

[@Cheekbeater]

Dudes got the same oaks as me! Good video buddy, subscribing for sure

[@muddywatermarauders604]

The drag alarm is killing me, and not in a good way

[@billybryson2009]

Muddy Water Marauders stop whining

[@PapaSmurfx93]

jer bo toxic boi

[@billybryson2009]

@@PapaSmurfx93 poison kidd

[@SourPatchKids111]

Dood I wanted to fight this guy when I saw him cast with the clicker on. Hes using a 300 dollar real and destroying those gears

[@mikeceebo8611]

@@SourPatchKids111 Any particular reason why that is considered bad practice? Just curious

[@troycrowder9942]

that was a very nice days catch lots of luck hope you catch a state record and you're having lots of fun doing so lol great stuff

[@lmf8-575]

A five pound blue cat is one of your biggest, as a little kid I was catching 15 pound blues and channel cats in a little farm pond

[@BSHEP23]

How many that size from public waters? You kind of destroyed your point by saying you were fishing little farm ponds. Must have been nice to have permission to fish there... but, let's not act like it took any more or even any less skill. More like... you had a great opportunity.

[@lmf8-575]

That is 100% true. The ponds where my family’s.

[@MuddyCreekOutdoors38]

We catch 50lb fish on the regular here all out of public waters. At least one a year over 100lbs

[@MrChina200]

Nick your enthusiasm alone is a state record of its own m8.

[@thatblackz1850]

The state record for gar where I live is like 200 pounds, maybe more.. Edit:I looked it up, the state record for gator gar is 302 pounds where I live

[@sputnut]

Different type of gar. You mean an alligator gar. They get huge. It makes me wanna cry when he puts them back. I don't care about your gear, I know how to fish, I wanna know where...

[@thatblackz1850]

@@sputnut Texas, the record is over 200, it's actually 302

[@thatblackz1850]

@@sputnut I'm pretty sure that was a gator gar

[@usa-rb5fi]

Gars are only good for target practice to me.

[@thatblackz1850]

@@usa-rb5fi I've never eaten em so o wouldnt know if they're good for anything else lol, they are fun to catch though

[@tezfowler698]

Love all your videos and your editing is awesome. All the way from South Central Los Angeles the hood. 👍🏼

[@charliesmithflips2605]

All of those catfish looked like channel cats not blues. Great video though!

[@jbolin105]

Thought the same thing.

[@ExplorishingAdventures]

Agreed. Those were definitely all Channels.

[@LilQuez954]

Hey man love your videos. Keep it up. Got me thinking about investing in catfish gear😂

[@e4t662]

That big bait caster reel reminded me of that scene from Jaws, click...click..click..

[@jesse29barton]

Out in Oklahoma the gar are truly monsters. Ask Jeremy Wade.

[@Tigerbythetoe]

New to this channel, and I enjoyed this vid! Of course that Gar wasn’t a state record but it was in the weight range. I am not as comfortable when fishing moving water, I’m still getting the feel for it. Watching you fish it makes me wanna get out there! Keep it up 👍🏻

[@MrClean.j6]

How do y’all think this is click bait he literally caught a new pb and almost the state record💀

[@hunterwilliams3981]

He said new state record what do you mean are you literate

[@rocksarz1219]

See you later buddy

[@kaedenpruittoutdoors4995]

He making a joke

[@loganjohnson8010]

ALMOST

[@wabben77]

@@hunterwilliams3981 he said state record size fish.... are YOU illiterate?

[@todddole5844]

I like your vids man. Great job 👍

[@lilcargoship6142]

i swear 618 is always either fishing for monster fish or the smallest fish that can be caught

[@618Fishing]

Lil Cargo Ship hahaha that’s fairly accurate

[@lilcargoship6142]

@@618Fishing omg you saw this comment lol

[@josephkyer4868]

I thoroughly enjoyed this video...very entertaining.

[@lucasreiter9968]

When you cast with that big bait caster turn the clicker off when you cast so it doesn’t make that loud noise

[@gu3tv291]

Thank you for saying you didn't think the snake was venomous and not poisonous. Venom is injected, poison is ingested. Silly pet peeve of mine lol. Wonderful videos, wonderful attitude and excellent content. Well done sir. I'm a subscriber : )

[@TheRusty]

When he says 5.8 lbs is a state record gar, I was puzzled... until he says SHORTNOSE gar. And I'm like oh, okay. i'm used to alligator gar the size of schoolbuses.

[@verdantgrottobarbell5279]

My thoughts exactly. I go catch 3 footers all day long. Almost to the point that it’s annoying. Biggest one I’ve seen as a little over 5’

[@josephbrown-ut9ty]

Nice catches, i knew when i first seen the minnow trap you was gonna catcha snake though, just how its always worked out for me lol. Also heres a tip when catching catfish that many probably dont know : when you get "finned" by a cat fish it releases a mild poison hurts like hell and will bleed some so im guessing has a mild anticoagulent to it as well...BUT if you take the catfish that stuck you , and it has to be THAT fish , rub the wound on that fishes belly itll will stop hurting n bleeding will also stop....had an old man tell me that one and its always worked.

[@CAPTAINPRICE79]

618: “Oh, there’s a snake in there!” Me: That’s a dream come true for me. Ain’t seen, let alone caught, a wild snake in a very hot minute

[@fivespeed3026]

CAPTAINPRICE79 Visit Florida, snakes are everywhere. Black racers are the most common, like squirrels in a public park.

[@jayzplayz6659]

They’re very common here in East, TN....especially this past fall. I had to get a huge black snake out of my sliding glass door. We have a very popular fishing location where you’re just as likely to catch a snake as a fish and it’s near the trout hatchery lol

[@irvingbrown2389]

Just came across your channel and am now a sub. I’ve been fishing since I could walk and love fishing, mostly fresh water because that’s mainly what’s around where I live but love any fishing. I don’t subscribe to fishing channels but something about you and your enthusiasm, to use an obvious pun you hooked me, lol! Seems like you just enjoy fishing and are passionate and fish different methods. Like I said I just subscribed so I’ll learn more about you and your channel as I watch. I don’t know if you can see my KZbin picture but obviously I love fishing, that fish pictured is a 42inch long 41 pound striped bass my second biggest from shore and using a whole live herring I also caught myself. I live near the Hudson River and once a year they migrate up river to spawn along with the herring before they come the shad come up to spawn but I don’t fish them. Their just not my thing. But I noticed you like fishing for big cat fish, every year in July there’s always a big catfish derby that I love to do anytime I can. Two years ago I was a quarter of an inch From winning first place in the adult class. They go by length because in the past people have been caught cheating by stuffing rocks or whatever and wherever they could hide things within that fish. It sucks but usually always a couple bad apples that ruin things for everyone. Anyway my biggest channel cat was 19 + pounds and wasn’t too long just fat. I almost always weigh fish not measure them. And in the River many species exist and they get huge. I know there are state records of different species in there. I’ve personally seen a 20+ lb bullhead caught on a bluegill head. In myself have caught many exceeding 10 lbs. but rarely fish the river only during striper season when we have the opportunity to catch huge ocean fish in our backyard for a month and a half. Otherwise I fish from my rowboat or walk the shoreline of the Shokan resavoir in upstate, ny . This is nyc main water supply although most have no clue where their water comes from. I have been fishing this resavoir since I could walk and love it for it’s variety of small and largemouth bass both can be caught in record size but mainly i fish for the huge brown and rainbow trout and the occasional walleye. The resavoir used to be full of huge monsters that would spawn every year and all you’d see was the gleam of their red eyes in the water as they waited by the spillway divider between the upper and lower basins of this resavoir. If your interested in checking it out please do, it’s an incredibly unique system that was built in the 1800’s and is still in operation today. Still considered a monumental feat of engineering today. There’s a video about it I believe called Deep water, the making of the nyc resavoir system. Which is now in need of great repair but they’ve been discussing on just how to do it for several years. There’s an aqueduct that carries water from upstate to the city 3 hours away and the only thing keeping this tunnel functioning is the water pressure which leaks several million gallons of water throughout different spots along the way. But your talking about a pipe you can drive a dump truck through. If you ever have the chance to visit the area or want to come fish it please let me know and you’ll have the use of my rowboat and a person that can tell you almost everything you need to know to catch whatever it is you want. I hope someday to have my own KZbin channel, not sure what the content would be because I have many interests and hobbies but fishing will always have a special place in my heart. Thanks for sharing your adventures and taking the time to make this channel happen. I’ll definitely be checking out more videos and I’ll support it as best I can. I always hit the like button for channels I subscribe to and that deserve it. Thanks again and take care

[@Greengoblin2345]

*Minnow trap catches minnows as advertised* “Safe to say the minnow trap was a failure”

[@michaelisola6328]

Great video ! Your editing is spot on !

[@thomaspadgett5820]

I love ur vids but plz turn off the clicker wen ur reeling the fish n plz

[@406findings]

Nice job with the tertle bud 🐢

[@tajmartinez3744]

The whole casting and retrieving with the clicker on has me dying!

[@mikeceebo8611]

Any particular reason why that is considered bad practice? Just curious

[@tajmartinez3744]

Clicker is used as a bait feed method. Leaves reel in free spool enough pressure wind tide swell won't pull line. Fish bites or runs you hear the reel spooling put. Beginning fishermen cast with it on because they can't cast a conventional reel without back lash "birds nesting." Even worse fisherman cast reel and fight the fish with the clicker on. This dude knows that. He did for the comedy. Or for you to ask that question. 🤙

[@brettadkins9199]

Where are you from? Just ran across this channel and after two videos subscribed and been watching it pretty much all day.

[@accordracer619]

Illinois - it's in his name 618

[@HUNK1998]

I will give my secret for catching minnows uncooked ramen noodles works every time from my experience and it's the cheapest minnow bait out there is if you ask me.

[@fivespeed3026]

Taylor Metz Great suggestion.

[@hittinthetrails2926]

hmm very interesting bait. do you use the spice packet with it lmao? I might have to try some uncooked ramen. tight lines!!

[@scythianxx3178]

Hmm I might give it a try

[@davidreynolds5200]

How do you use them, like Chum?

[@HUNK1998]

No just put the whole block of uncooked ramen in the trap and throw the trap in and wait for a while then check it.

[@racehardLS1]

Enjoy the vids man... We have needle nose gar and alligator gar in Texas. a good size needle nose is pretty intimidating, but nothing compared to a huge alligator gar.

[@naagesen]

I really like that spot. Definitely do more at this place!!

[@evanaustin2987]

whats with the avet ocean reel? We catch 30# salmon on #30 spinning reels with 12# test. It does look like a cool place to fish .

[@josephshoemake49]

Dude needs to come fish in the south and catch some real catfish and gar, those are eatin size is all😅

[@huntemgoodbyjjhammond8755]

Ain't no lie about that im from SC adverage size blue for me is nowhere under 55lbs

[@donovansherlock1227]

Yessir

[@stoney618]

There are big cats up here. I'm from Illinois, and this gut is just fishing ditches. My dad has pulled a 77 and 65 pound blue out on recent trips

[@ryancoker6834]

That's what I was thinkin. Or when he was so excited about catching carp lol

[@briankb6677]

@@ryancoker6834 I think he just really enjoy fishing and is excited to catch anything. Good for him!

[@the_haunted_outhouse]

You like gar, try below the dam at Carlyle or where the old Big Muddy channel comes in below the Rend lake dam.

[@RyanKrebs518]

“Oh my god it’s giant” -618 Fishing

[@MrEazyE357]

Or "a giant". Lol

[@BMWSRR-yd6do]

Just a couple of tips....bait traps need to be full submerged to work, like 2 or 3 ft of water....Hooking and pulling fish against the current into shallow water gives them the advantage and flopping around against the rocks injures them--- go down current to deeper water to land your fish.... If you go the opposite bank, cast your bait up-current and let it float down, it results in a more natural presentation - fish face up-stream and grab food that drifts by... But having fun is the most important

[@YZFMX256]

Nobody: Nobody at all: Nick: SEE YA LATER BUDDY

[@fredziffel3443]

Monster soft shell turtle? A 37 pounder dragged my canoe around for almost an hour, before landing it. For the longest time, I thought it was a gator. 😂🤣 thanks for the vids! See ya later, buddy!