I Hear There's Smallies In This River...

Let's go explore in the kayak and find them! It's a beautiful spring day for some kayak fishing and on this trip I'm checking out a stretch of river I heard smallmouth bass had been being caught on.
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[@toddwinegar7365]

This is the man who taught me how to Kayak fish, my first YT sub after my release. Of course I knew what I was looking for and what I wanted to do.. I am going into my 3rd year of kayak fishing just watching Matt was my inspiration and of course he and his footage helped me know kind of what to expect. Anyways im just saying if you want to learn how to do this this m an here is a good place to start. Thanks for all this Matt. Cant wait till its warm again.

[@armandorobledo3118]

I would love to see some of your shots or clips if you have any brother! I got into a rut myself recently and I haven't fished or kayaked in a lot longer than I'd like to admit. I used to throw my kayak and a line in the water EVERY single day for at least 10 or 15 minutes no matter what. These videos are motivating me to get back into it. Good luck!!

[@Austin-123]

That’s awesome

[@BigqPAPA]

Man I would love to see you posting some of your clips if you got any, I can already feel the Vibe.

[@leonardparra3257]

Well said, Todd. I posted a similar message like a year ago. Started river kayak fishing in 2019 and once I found Matt’s videos my fishing improved immediately. Learned so much from him and super grateful not just for the lessons but just awesome content in general. Matt, I hope you realize how much of an impact you have on us yak fishermen!

[@joaosiv2248]

LFG!!

[@markjackson473]

I would never rejoice over a fellow angler’s struggle, but you getting snagged a lot made me feel better about some of my river fishing. It can be brutal some days especially around low head dams. I love your videos!

[@grahammarshall9562]

Lovely to be back out with you again. Now more than ever we all need to escape the madness and just have a lovely time floating down the river. Thanks Matt what you do is more than just fishing, you make a lot of people happy. 👍

[@WiscoPaddler]

Oh how I've been missing some kayak fishing videos. Thanks for this! We still have ice over the rivers here but can't wait to get back out when it thaws! Great video!

[@owencowan4300]

Same I live I western North dakota we still have about 3 feet of ice

[@owencowan4300]

@Anthony DelFico We can have Temps down to - 40 and with windchill -75

[@owencowan4300]

@Anthony DelFico not 75 mph but the real feel with the wind can get to -75

[@spLiffyFOUR20]

this is an older video, he posts these every once in awhile. he lives by the ND/MN border i think, so yeah hes got 2ft of ice places too. plus its not bass season anyway. that ended on feb. 28th. not sure about ND, but i doubt thers to many places to fish smallies right now with snow.

[@samedgin9435]

Keep em comin'. Nothing better than seeing a new NDYak smallie video pop up.

[@leeeck3866]

Good to have you back love the peacefulness of your videos. So calming to watch.

[@wagr9824]

Matt, thank you for taking us along on another great fishing adventure. You are fast approaching the quarter million subscriber mark. As I have been saying all along, you are definitely the most underrated fisherman on KZbin, though it won’t be long until you hit a million subscribers.

[@corkyvanderhaven3391]

When you hit 500k subs, I’m gonna feel so good about the direction of the planet. 350k by the end of this year for sure. Hope that lets you kayak around the country. Can’t wait to see ya out and about again. This channel is more valuable than any 401k. Well deserved retirement plan. So great! Thanks for the real joy. Hope all your family is well. Keep it water-side down brøthaH From, 🌵🧀🎣

[@daveanddanniejacobs9432]

Thank you so much for digging that broken off jig head out of that smallmouth. You're a good man.

[@the45er]

Glad to see you back on the water! Living in Texas doesn't provide a lot of opportunity to chase smallmouth bass in clear, clean streams and rivers. Living vicariously aboard your kayak...................! LOL

[@blakeclore9495]

What are the odds that I pull out my phone to check the time and my FAVORITE! youtuber post. Its gonna be a good day.

[@normanc.2021]

Always nice when you can do some early spring smallmouth fishing. Be safe out there. 👍

[@mixtaperadio]

psssst this is from last year.

[@harrykourm2462]

I got that spring fever, once all this ice melts and the weather warms up a little, can bet I'll be doing plenty of fishing now.

[@heathergraff6740]

I love your videos! Not just for all the amazing fish you catch, but also because you set a great example of what a true fisherman and sportsman is, someone who takes the time to remove someone else’s jig from a Smallie, you always seem to leave the river a better place than when you found it. 👏🏼

[@cliffordhutt143]

Always great to see another video from you even if it is old footage. You were my introduction to fishing videos on KZbin, and you're still the best in the game!

[@wadeking6119]

Great video to whet the appetite for spring fishing. Love the rivers in our area for their multispecies action and for their unique personalities!

[@SavageVoyageur]

Another great video Matt. I might try this stretch of river someday. You have taught me so much about river fishing, and I thank you.

[@patrickharrison4763]

I always come to your channel in the late winter to get me through the last few weeks until I can get out on the water myself. Thansk for sharing

[@manusb6441]

Great to see you back out on the water catching smallies! Sight for sore eyes🔥🔥

[@slantedorbit]

That spring vibe hits nicely in February, super mellow, warm sun. Also reassuring to occasionally see you catch fish as small as the ones I catch- gives me hope lol

[@plprlp]

Bro, you are the Bob Ross of fishing.

[@ThomasSielaff]

Thanks for the Spring teaser. This winter can leave anytime.

[@paulcummings287]

your videos are the most real stuff out there...anyone who kayak fishes in rivers knows...1. You're gonna lose baits 2. Handling the kayak and fishing at the same time is a pain in the butt 3. You spend more time messing w your gear than actually fishing some days. Appreciate that you keep it real.

[@pigsandapples]

So great to see you in the yak again! Thanks for another great video.

[@MrJaxnbeFishing]

Even though I live & kayak fish in Syracuse, NY, I learn a lot from your channel. Appreciate you for posting this🙏🏾

[@SiTengoTiempo]

Thank you for the adventure and be safe in the water.

[@zackowens9096]

It’s that time of the year again! Dude I’ve watched your videos for years!! I love the content mostly because the river smallmouth fishing you do is what I grew up on. Let’s go!

[@kioobee705]

The scenery towards the end as you were reaching the bridge near the launch was beautiful

[@vodkalima]

Thank you ! Was missing some of those kayak fishing videos. Enjoy the good weather and keep them coming

[@arkjones]

Thanks for the reply I thought I slept through all of March lol I like your fishing video 's kept them coming

[@bite_goons_adventure]

Oh my lord 🙏🏼 thank you for this video matt !!!!! I'm super stoked to watch this one hope your doing well my friend 🤠 keeping them lines tight this year stay gnarly 🤘🏼🎣

[@housethegrate6093]

I've been wishing to see new vids from you lately. Been watching Richard Gene and stuff from Florida to get me through the winter. Thanks from WI.

[@jamescanady3442]

I'm in Orlando and it's about 85 degrees here right now. I'll catch one for you later today when I'm on the water.

[@firstrunner2580]

Wow, he pumped me up for springtime fishing up here in the north .I can't wait to get my kayak out now. More bass more bass. Need that pump up..

[@robaustin3258]

That Catfish Sculpture is the Biggie Bomb!

[@aaroncummins4109]

I've never finished one of his videos.... his voice is so soothing it puts me to sleep lol. I know he is a hell of fisherman

[@twotavernstodd]

Love the Tarpon 120, I've been fishing one for 5 years now, Your videos are awesome,, Smallmouth Heaven

[@zackareyfox2516]

Matt once again thank you for the adventure bravo sometimes we just need to get away from all the noise

[@nathanm2571]

Thank for sharing the video! I can’t wait until it’s kayak fishing weather again.

[@MrRaja]

Beautiful Spring day for sure

[@miguelg4556]

You've been missed! Thanks for these great videos!

[@alexdwyer7677]

10:00 awesome moment. Good man right here. Great vids. Keep em coming.

[@NeilGraham.I.M.F]

Love the keitech swimbaits, one of my absolute favorites! This video Hit and a good time. Came out of nowhere and warms you up on a cold evening

[@agib1368]

Love your videos and how calm and relaxed you stay, even when you catch an amazing fish. Those smallmouth up there are awesome, ours in N. GA are between 10-13” for a big one. Thanks for your hard work and keep them coming. By the way, awesome flannel shirt.

[@danschlanger6465]

Until this video, I had never seen him get snagged, even when throwing into heavy cover. He is human after all. . . . Great channel.

[@sethjohnsonoutdoors4055]

Looks like a beautiful day for fishing 🎣 😀

[@richardtravis546]

I really missed your videos. Always fascinating and interesting

[@chrisreumont]

Matt I believe that’s the first time seen you have a fishing day like I have. As I’m writing this you just caught another. Lol 😂 Great video can’t wait to go out kayaking in May. Stay safe

[@TheCanadianBeaver]

Ya, wish it was Spring here. Still have to drill our holes up here and looking outside my window, it looks like I have to shovel the driveway as well. Can't wait for the day to actually cast my rod and be able to slowly reel in a nice smallie. Keep following your nose!

[@kirkblackadar7299]

Same situation up here. Been buying smallie gear like crazy though! Can't wait

[@TheCanadianBeaver]

@@kirkblackadar7299 A lot of the big box stores are starting to get new gear and equipment for the upcoming season. My special lure is only in stock this time of year before myself and others buy them out.

[@markg1490]

Thanks for the nice video. Good way to start the day

[@Adamgoldminer]

Nice! Your channel makes me want to get a 'yak and head to ND :) Thanks for sharing.

[@variable303]

Lucky day for that smallie at the 10 minute mark.

[@tomlaurell6754]

Just love seeing a video from you it’s been a little while since we’ve seen you … hope all is well and keep your videos rolling

[@scott5812]

Thanks' for sharing. Good to watch.

[@TylerKennedyFishing]

I am always so jealous of your channel. You catch such quality Small mouth! I m in TN and small mouth is by far my favorite fish to catch. Love your channel. Keep up the great content. I,d love to fish up by you one day. #GOALS.

[@FREDOGISFUUN]

Love the sounds!

[@obeone52]

You all have the best looking smallmouths bass i have ever seen,keep up the good work

[@azuremyco]

Love how you showed yourself getting snagged and attempting to retrieve it. That's the reality of fishing current with a ton of structure. Fished Elkhorn creek in Frankfort most of my life and we lost countless baits . Love your videos. Thanks man for posting

[@ndyakangler]

Yeah it’s cheap jigs and cheap plastics, or at least stuff I have a bunch of extra of, whenever I fish this river! Lots of sticks and rocks to snag up on. I can get a lot of them back in the kayak but this spot had some fast current areas I didn’t want to mess around in too much.

[@syguy1738]

I love your videos. I got into fishing this last year and it's been a blast! Your videos are both entertaining and educational. I feel like I learn something new just from watching, plus it gets me excited to get out on the water. Thanks!

[@patrickhartman6818]

Loved the video, glad to see out again

[@blueheronfishing]

Eagerly awaiting the season to begin!

[@skoli55]

This had to be last year's spring. Love your vids.👍

[@patricwagner7147]

Was going to say same thing!

[@linguine-lamborghini7032]

Has to be!! I’ll take it though!

[@ndyakangler]

Yeah, clearing out the hard drives to get ready for this spring! We still have a couple months to go but I’m hoping to hit a river in the next week or two and try for pike!

[@AlwaysApproved]

makes my day to see your uploads chief. hope youre doing well God bless

[@phillipjohnson445]

Really enjoy your videos! Thanks for sharing all the way down to Texas!

[@MarkPolsky]

Man can’t wait for warmer weather. Breaks up that cold feel watching this! Nice clip bud!

[@aivey7737]

Ice out on a few rivers here! Headed out Sunday!

[@ethankarlgaard8915]

This is in WAHPETON ND my hometown! Crazy!

[@imotogoon9168]

Easily one of my top 5 favorite YT channels. You made me want to kayak fish so bad I finally saved up for one, can’t wait for the weather to warm up a little more

[@ftt9377]

I love the sound of an oar in the water in the morning🎣🎏🎣

[@lupiaan2021]

Removing that extra jig in its mouth felt good to watch.. Cool video as always

[@nameeman1562]

Is this a leftover video from last year? I'm pretty shocked that there's already green that far north. The trees down here haven't even considered budding yet.

[@northernbassalliance1442]

Me and him live in North Dakota lol. Still have 8ft drifts of snow in my yard.

[@drewsims262]

He probably travelled a good ways to film this. I heard him mention something about google maps so he probably scouted a river to try somewhere warmer

[@northernbassalliance1442]

@@drewsims262 the vid was taken in ND we have a ton of snow and 3+ ft if ice still.

[@justintaylor883]

Must be further south than TN .. no green here

[@theresar6413]

I'm pretty sure it's a left over from last spring. It's a nice break from winter and cabin fever. 💕

[@deborahadcock978]

Your videos are so relaxing.🎣

[@nathangutierrez7750]

Lets gooo! Almost that time of the year again where you upload those 🔥 smallie vids.

[@sethjohnsonoutdoors4055]

Good looking smallmouth!!!!!

[@twilkpsu]

Nice vid! Thanks for all the effort!

[@ADVENTURESOFBZ]

81 degrees here in Florida today 🤘🤘💪💪🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸. Watching this on my way to hopefully smash some largemouth and maybe crappie!! Tight lines ladies and gentlemen 🙏❤️

[@henryschmidt636]

You must be in very north Florida. We've been almost 90 for over a week down here.

[@ADVENTURESOFBZ]

@@henryschmidt636 whaaat. Nope I'm south of Tampa

[@deborahadcock978]

The most calming and relaxing videos ever❤️❤️❤️

[@PaulGraham-wl7yj]

They really are ASMR

[@OHCreekFishing]

I got my kayak this winter and I’m excited to hit some smallies this summer!

[@droog2242]

Be in the ND first two weeks of April planting trees on my property. CAN'T WAIT!!!

[@willt3728]

Spring cannot get here fast enough!

[@aguyfrommanitoba4981]

Ooo so nice to see some open water, can't wait up here on the Canadian prairies

[@rapalaangler]

You are the Bob Ross of fishing!!

[@wesleypratt221]

White is always a winner for River Smallies

[@abercrombiefuffufnick6090]

Honest and pure... so very rare.

[@crashdsnowman1]

Try a Megabass Dark Sleeper, bounce them off the bottom. My number one choice for river smallies.

[@croz8603]

Hey brother, just want you to know that you’ve inspired me to become a yak man. Been watching this channel since the start, I appreciate you.

[@DoubleBogeyBass]

Good to see you back!

[@AnimanuiVasile]

This winter was shit for me here in the UK.....Did not have time to travel and i dont like doing it for fishing,just keep it local.River was flooded for months ,the canals were olso dirty and full of boats and the small canal feeder i was going weekly got poached so bad that i dont catch shit anymore...Always loved your content ,you have such a calm soothing voice.

[@michaelbyrne9405]

The bob ross of fishing is back! Glad to see you out on the water again.

[@gregkmit3035]

Officially my Favorite Fishing channel! 👍

[@59johnny]

Love your videos man, been watching a long time

[@stevenwillard8436]

Thank goodness for this video. Yak Angler, you’re the best. It shows me that my technique isn’t necessarily bad, but perhaps it’s my choice in where I’ve bounced jigs that’s causing the snag-a-rama. -Steve SE Michigan

[@markstott6689]

The first proper video of 2022. It must mean Spring isn't too far away. In fact the longer the video went on the more I noticed green leaves on the plants. Here in Yorkshire we are probably 4 to 6 weeks away at least before we see new shoots. It's good to see you back in the kayak too. First Smallies of 2022 must feel good.

[@ndyakangler]

This footage is from last spring, we still have a couple months before we see any leaves or green grass here. It’s been cold here this winter, the first year in many I haven’t been able to get the kayak out for some mid winter fishing on the river. It shouldn’t be much longer now though!

[@markstott6689]

@@ndyakangler I did wonder. I checked the video info and there was no date so I shrugged my shoulders and assumed it was 2022. So if you have any other snippets from last year please put them up. Anything will do to break up the dreary grey days of late Winter

[@mickgriffen322]

Great to see you back. Would love to see some more top water pike videos. Well done on getting the jig out of the bass👍safe paddling

[@ndyakangler]

I’m hoping to be back on the river chasing some pike in the next couple weeks, just waiting for the temps to warm up above freezing. It will be a few months still before they’re hitting topwater.

[@mikef1551]

Your like the Bob Ross of fishing. Thanks for the great video

[@nicholasspear6039]

Thanks for popping that other jig out of that fish! I’m sure that fish will feel much better in a week or so.

[@barrymcbride]

Morning coffee smoke outside watching early spring fishing with the best what could be better you ask not standing in 5 inches of snow and minus 5 that's what love the video

[@darrindoss3283]

Ahhh river smallies, is there anything better. Love the vid dude!

[@vtek2508]

What a pleasant fisherman!

[@FishingWithDamon]

Over here fishing season hasn’t even started yet there’s still ice everywhere on every single lake it was great watching someone fish can’t wait till it starts over here I am now 16 so I will be driving around the fall time and going fishing so many places!

[@BenjySparky]

NDYak you rock! Love the channel and content! I'm here for the algorithm! Peace