I Thought I Was SNAGGED!!! (Kayak Fishing a Creek Spillway!) - Old Town Sportsman 106 Powered By MK

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[@ronduffey1142]

I found this channel by accident and glad I did. I cant believe how pleasent he stays after losing lots of fish and tackle. I would be swearing my head off like a trooper 🤬😅

[@Clam.savior]

Me too!

[@0zmosis2001]

Yeah that's how I found it too and also glad I did because this fishing channel to seems way more down-to-earth and real

[@grantisfishing8479]

Same

[@EuropeanAirsoft]

Then you are a Inexperienced fishermen you should never get mad by losing fish or tackle you should thank the fish for a crazy fight. And you can always get new tackle

[@ronduffey1142]

@@EuropeanAirsoft the imogee at the end of my comment was a laughing face, that means a joke, 32 years I've been fishing and achieved things many havnt, so I am going to ignore the 1st line of a comment from a complete stranger. Thank you

[@jsm101able]

Nick, you cannot convince me that you went through all those obstacles and didn’t fall down... we’ve seen you bite the dirt to many times to believe it didn’t happen this time. Lmao

[@hfled]

10:20 618 Fishing: I’m gonna head back down stream. Me: Wait, Nick! You left a camera on the beach! 😆

[@janetq5]

Not just me then

[@kiwiphil9731]

@Devora Cione you are not a good friend bot

[@joshwehrmeyer898]

That fish you lost just spit the bait back at you and went “Fine then, didn’t want this sunfish anyway!” 😂

[@Truthseaaker]

He actually said "wait, he didn't set this hook" spitooey

[@HooKedGxing]

Down in Louisiana we call sunfish Perch :P

[@johndyer9232]

fedup whiteman He uses circle hooks. You just raise the rod and start reeling. The hook rotated into the fish’s jaw on it’s own. Now, may not have been sharp enough, though.

[@Pashasmom1]

When you catch a spawning Bowfin, can you show its mouth? I have seen pictures where their mouths are blue-green. That would be so cool and interesting.

[@coltonthorpe7812]

The blue-green runs all the way down their belly. First time I caught one it looked like it had been chewing on markers. Lol

[@DavetheHomophobe69]

@@coltonthorpe7812 that’s so cool

[@Taco_Syndicate]

I was baited and hooked by the intro cut. Ain’t even mad, ngl.

[@benhorn3492]

Keep the house and get your stuff ready to

[@joylayton8794]

Nick -as always, gorgeous video, smooth editing, great use of background music, fun narration. But (you could tell it was coming, couldn't ya?) the adventures are getting pretty redundant. Maybe it's time for some tiny lure challenges in small creeks? You know, the ones where you explain the lure is in the tree because you heard fish are up there. Yeah, creek fish are never big, but they're often beautiful. It's been too long since you took us out to completely unexpected deep pools in the woods. Revisit some of those beautiful spots, or find new ones. We're all rooting for you to keep up subscribers, so maybe that's why you're focusing on big fish. But throw us old followers a bone and take us out on a weird lure challenge. See ya later, buddy!

[@joylayton8794]

@@benjaminlagueux7122 Well perhaps if we join our voices he'll throw us that bone. But so far, it's just more spillways. 😕

[@darrenangle4493]

Also, try 4 or 5/O Gamakatsu circle hooks to avoid losing fish. Best hooks on the market IMO.

[@vaguestvestige]

Octopus hooks work like a charm too👌🏾. I use them for saltwater flounder fishing but when you move up the Cape Fear river into the Creeks they work great on Reddrum and Catfish also.

[@Ash-om7vm]

for catching bowfin specifically I use razor eagleclaw size twos on a double trouble rig. Use live bait and put that item on a slip bobber and have that net ready.

[@benstiles5765]

Deff a handy little boat seems pretty versatile for all types of fishing styles. Plus the bright green fins on those bows were really cool, I find amazing how the bow fins color patterns can change so dramatically from one Creek to the next. Bummer that u lost those two big fish right at shore , but I get the feeling you will get redemption next time u fish that spot. The quality and effort you put into your videos really shows and the respect for fishing and passion u have deff comes threw . Much respect , can't wait for the next video great work Nick

[@618Fishing]

Thanks Ben I really appreciate it! It’s not a good fishing trip unless you lose at least one big one... or maybe those are just my fishing trips haha. Thanks for watching!

[@benstiles5765]

@@618Fishing I totally agree if I landed every fish I hooked it wouldn't be fun anymore. Loosing that big one is fishing and fir me it's what keeps me going back for more. Win some , loose some it's all fishing .and there's no such thing as a bad day on the water.

[@ericmoraski9102]

I watch your shows over and over. Your editing skills have really come a long way. Congrats and keep it up! I guess this interweb thing may catch on after all! Thanx dude!

[@biggame2010]

LOVE THE VIDEO... U INSPIRE ME TO GO FIND MY NEAREST SPILLWAYS AND MAKE A VIDEO ON THEM

[@patmcgonigal5199]

Nice kayak getting old what's the price on one?

[@618Fishing]

Get to it man! Thanks for watching h

[@618Fishing]

Price of this kayak is around $2500

[@robbyerwin6502]

@@618Fishing I got a diablo kayak for a low price because it was damaged and I use it for saltwater fishing around pointe aux chenes. Kayaking is fun when you can catch things the same size of the boat and hook into monster fish in places boats cant go. Try going saltwater fishing for bull reds. You'll love it the pull the boat around forever and where I live we call them cajun sleigh rides.

[@tex_gil117]

We should all appreciate the fact that he left the camera on purpose to get a nice view of him taking off in the kayak. To have to come back to get the camera lol. Nice work man 👌

[@CreatureOfGoddess]

Kudos on your determination to get past the water hazards. As one of said 'guys' I want to thank you for talking to us like we're there, because my wife and kids and I are all on the edge of our seats for every single one of your videos. You're a hero brother. Stay blessed 🙏

[@clappedyuh5403]

If you want big flatheads, fish deep brush piles, with live sunfish/bluegill/small mud cats. It would be easier to be right over them in your kayak if you had an anchor, so when you get a bite it would be less of a chance to get snagged.

[@catfishkid]

I like the look of that kayak

[@glenncunningham6397]

2500 bucks worth.... Pretty sweet 'yak

[@trentenkudlesky3778]

My uncle calles them kyacks "lazy mans kyack" i call it " i dont wanna paddle unless I have to" 😂

[@TexRobNC]

That green finned Bowfin was wild

[@ericbunch6772]

really vivid color on those fins - is that normal ?

[@jenniferaltizer4434]

Really glad I found you...I enjoy your spillway fishing!!

[@dylanatkinson1538]

My favorite part of my day these past few weeks has been watching your videos after online classes.

[@Zandreta]

When you don't hear him say "see ya later buddy" *sad angler noises*

[@danielzanders5191]

Hahah not funny

[@Biffo1262]

@@danielzanders5191 Well at least 24 of us thought it was!

[@ticklememuffin]

Is he an angler tho

[@ticklememuffin]

Lol

[@ticklememuffin]

Jk don't bully meh

[@cloudstrife6435]

You're guaranteed to hear one phrase in all 618 fishing videos, "Oh my gosh, what is that?"

[@chiefcaptainmoroni1]

You have the best coverage of real fishing. Enthusiastic and sometimes you win and sometimes you lose. Keep up the good work.

[@donniedean7652]

That was an awesome video. Thank you for the inspiration. I have to go spillway fishing when all of this is over. I love the use of the drone. Congratulations on the double hook up. Stay safe brother.

[@j.d.9648]

Gotta hand it to you for determination on this one! The way you worked your way through that log jamb was impressive! Thanks for always being so uplifting and positive. It's refreshing!! "See ya later buddy"!!

[@uralbob1]

That's a beauty! I fished from my Old Town Stillwater canoe. It was a wonderful rig. Used both gas Merc 3.5 and Minn Kota trolling motors with an offset transom. Wonderful memories!

[@brandonh4038]

I’m new to the channel and just subbed, I’ll love all of your videos, you put a tremendous amount of effort into multiple camera angles and fantastic editing. Also, nice kayak! Keep up the great videos man!!!!

[@kambo_king1280]

Love the contents! Stay safe and tight lines, brother.

[@leonpajak6415]

That last bow fin had amazing color.

[@rodamik]

Moving those broken tree limbs from across the creek...Be careful sir and watch out for snakes, spiders, wasp nest or other creatures that may cause you discomfort and pain!

[@josephlewis5614]

I was thinking the same. My luck id grab a squishy stick that turned out to be a cottonmouth 😂

[@bernjwallace6877]

I can’t believe you made it through that beaver dam. That was some heavy cover. Good video once again though; I look forward to the next.

[@fisherus1]

Hey man I follow your channel. Great videos and nice trips! Good luck and catch more monster fishes ;)

[@Sarge05]

Definitely does not give up even with the severe log jam. Dedication at its best.

[@coldsmokecafe]

Usually I leave my boat directly in front of me to. That way it's in the way when I catch fish... Love the boat it is awesome! Great video as always!

[@gabe5654]

Just got back from my local spillway. Between me and the wife we landed 3 common carp all between 25 and 28 inch 2 channel cats 1 26 inch and 3 freshwater drum. Man i love carp. Love the vids. Tight lines.

[@Bill-py1fn]

Loved this episode and glad you're shooting longer ones now. ;)

[@przemysawasocha6318]

I VERY LIKE YOUR ADVENTURES, ME, ROD AND WATER. THERE IS POWER. KEEP IT UP . GREETINGS FROM POLAND

[@paulnew3310]

Nick, Been watching since the beginning. Love the videos brother. I had a Yak'n tip for you. Take a pool noodle, cut small sections off and zip tie them to your rods, right above the handle. That way if and when a tree branch or fish pulls them in you'll be able to locate them. I lost 2 one night cruising across a flooded lake going under low hanging trees.Got to my spot grabbed a live shad, reached back and had no rods. It was a bummer to say the least. Anywho, God bless.

[@rcsutter]

That's a nice rig, I like that. Especially the way the motor folds up in front of you. I have a scadden frameless pontoon with a electric motor on the back but it's hard to get to once you're in the boat, I steer it with an extension handle (or just dipping a paddle into the water on either side). Looking forward to seeing you out in it! Good video as always, thanks.

[@618Fishing]

Thanks for watching!

[@hisholiness5455]

Try using a different hookset. Instead of going straight up go up and to the side. I've always used it for catfish and it works well.

[@georgepieterse7960]

I love that you are allways so happy Keep up the great work 🎣🎣🎣🎣

[@rudymendez8299]

The Kayak makes a big difference in fishing because you can get to places in a river where no one else can with a boat.Here in South Texas we can catch Alligator Gar up to Six feet and more.Enjoy your new man toy and the good videos coming...good luck Bud!!

[@christehas400]

This is absolutely the best channel to watch someone catch and release bowfin and small catfish! 🤣

[@patriciatompkins6931]

🐟 🐟 🐟I ABSOLUTELY lobe to go fishing, but dont always have the time to go and recently so I d your channel and the way you make your videos make it feel like I'm right tjere fishing with you! Keep making and posting your amazing videos!!!🐟 🐟 🐟

[@jacobvillanueva3164]

Not to long ago I was watching one of your vids and got excited about trying to catch a big catfish. I went fishing and caught a 23lb flathead catfish!!! Thanks 618fishing for making these wonderful vids!

[@Bootybeatdown303]

Oh ya that Asian carp is great bait for catfish I couldn’t even tell u how many blue cats over twenty pounds I have caught this year on carp and for flathead keep using those live green sunfish u will definitely hook in to a big one if u keep at em with those baits. also great content I love I watching ur vids

[@rafaelgallardo9827]

This guy has me hooked on his videos!🤣😂🤣

[@stevepd1]

This should be called the "Holy Cow, See Ya Later Buddy" fishing channel.

[@griffintschudin5912]

He's the see ya later buddy, bowfin master

[@alpetkiewicz6805]

That was an awesome video. I find myself checking my KZbin alerts a lot more these days! ❤️

[@madmattfishing]

Yo what a great video bud. Love your production! So fun to watch. & that yak is dope!! Always have wanted to try yak fishing and own one for small water ways like this. Great catches, keep up the awesome work🏆🏆

[@logisticsnail5014]

I’m pretty new to ur channel and I must say you have inspired me to be more adventurous about fishing than to go to my regular lake and river, love your stuff man keep up the good work and keep catching awesome fish 💯💯✌️✌️

[@618Fishing]

Awesome to hear! Thanks for watching!

[@brianeisenga882]

Love the sound of a good drag system. Salmon fishing will test a drag. Had a few good northern pike give a good fight too. Bass fishing was my ultimate fight, they jump and run.

[@618Fishing]

Hearing that drag scream is one of my favorite parts of fishing

[@11223344556677884007]

Just fished a private pond for 4 hours and came home to this bomb ass video. Ya really love to see it 😎🤟🏼

[@tazbro7146]

Pls dont ever quit making this high quality content man. Your channel shows you can make an entertaining video without spending boatloads of money and using swear words every minute after watching your content I couldn't help but get me and my wife back on the water whenever we can and just spend time together trying to catch something lol

[@chrisc5726]

Poot turtle must be having bad cramps by now. Oh wait, let’s call PITA.

[@ImMrCsr]

Wish I could bring you along fishing on the Alabama river with me , my dad and I together caught at least 300lbs of catfish just last weekend . You’d love it . Love the vids man

[@fish7767]

Crazy your at 200k!! Been here Since 20-25k! Like the spillway vids

[@618Fishing]

Thanks for sticking around!

[@fish7767]

618 Fishing why wouldn’t I your vids are great

[@Bamacountry88]

Man i love that kayak,nice bowfin! We used to catch em when i lived in Louisiana,we would catch 7-10lbs back to back in one spot,but we used wire leaders cause they would cut the line when we first started catching them..the put up a good fight

[@treenation1792]

Love your videos man,I'm a fishing trucker,lol,so I carry my equipment on the road sometimes and for some strange reason these videos make me feel some peace,anyway,on those live bait try using some kitchen shears and just snip some of their dorsal fin,give them that erratic panicky motion underwater,might help land that monster cat,their predators,not trash fish and if they see that gill struggling,might swoop in,awesome vids nick,thanks

[@mfry86mf]

Also love your channel. Watched almost everything you have posted so far. Looking forward to more videos in the future. Keep em coming.

[@carlosbarreto4790]

I've watched so many of your videos. And watched you catch so many bowfin. A lot of them had blue mouths. I thought maybe it was from their diet. But it turns out, those are spawning males! So cool!

[@danielsui5320]

Hey 618, Hope to see you do more catch & cook vids. Always enjoy your Videos! You keep a positive attitude all times.

[@brianlcauthen]

Bowfin! Haven't caught one in years. They are extremely difficult to set the hook. They will eat about anything. More of a garbage fish than a carp though.

[@dennisburkheimer860]

Hey Old Town.... Your buddy Nick just sold me on your 106 PBMK . I just bought one. It’s on the way. Thanks Nick for your presentation!!

[@dannylobo209]

Once again another great video. Keep up the awesome work. You losing those two big fish even hurt me. You'll get them next time! 😁

[@scottbarnett8835]

For the commercial about kitchen fires when your frying pan catches on fire always have to lid handy to place on the pan to extinguish the flames and a fire extinguisher handy the fire blanket is also a great idea 🚫🚫NEVER NEVER USE WATER ON A 🔥GREASE FIRE🔥 IT WILL SPREAD AROUND AND ONLY GETTING WORSE STAY SAFE AND FISH ON

[@MrBlizzard769]

Love your videos as always ! And that new kayak is awesome ! Enjoy

[@jesserosenthal8831]

When you’re fishing live bait, thread the hook through the fish’s head, or as close as you can get- predatory fish almost always go for the head of their prey. Promise you will have better hookups 👍🏼

[@wakingforbacon6439]

I agree. I always hook live baits through the nose hole. This gives me far better hook up rate than when I used to hook them in the back. Plus seems like the bait lives longer also.

[@andrewpagotto7489]

HE LET THE LAST BOWFIN GO WITHOUT A “see ya later buddy”

[@danielzanders5191]

Good because it’s gay

[@ericbunch6772]

I said it for him !

[@j.d.9648]

@@danielzanders5191 No. It's not. It's called kindness. This man presents himself AND his journey's in a very uplifting and friendly way. He shares his stories and journeys with us. I for one believe that we need more of THIS type of happy and calm in our lives right now! If it's "gay" then you can exercise your right to not watch any more.

[@DavidMartinez-ip5tj]

Awesome vid Nick that was a crazy looking bowfin with the green fins like that Brother. And thank you for another kick A**Video Awesome 🐟 adventure

[@pondpicklesadventures2087]

I sub to a lot of fishing guys. But when I see your videos your first on my list man. Your awesome keep doing what you love!

[@austinkokomainiac7352]

Love your channel! Been watching for a while now and haven’t mentioned it. One of the things that makes it is you. Just always honestly you, no gimmicks or childish silly ness. Very well put together camera work and editing. Like the variety too. Its nice to watch since I haven’t been fishing since October. I have cold weather and the blessing of a new child to thanks for that. But hopefully I will get out soon. Also I’m kinda a pocket knife guy. What kind of otf did you use to cut the line the turtle? May the next one alway be bigger.

[@manbern]

Love your videos! You definitely earned a new subscriber! I appreciate the effort you put into your edits! Rather than being just another “watch me catch something” video, you actually tell a story and make your audience feel like a part of the action! Please keep making more videos! You must have a TON of raw unused footage to be able to capture all the exciting parts of your adventure for that particular day! If I may ask, just how many batteries and memory do you go through on a single day?

[@SouthwestKayakFishing]

Beautiful kayak Nick! Do yourself and get yourself a set of wheels👍🏼 It would be so cool to see some kayak fishing videos!

[@mrstan3997]

very cool kayak and some nice catches, thanks for sharing

[@uraclownlol38]

Dude i love ur videos, I’ve had a bad day today and u always make it better, I Wish u uploaded moreeeee(:❤️

[@618Fishing]

Thanks for watching!

[@darrenangle4493]

That last bowfin you caught was cool looking as heck. I've never caught or even seen one with fins as green as that one. Nice catch!

[@618Fishing]

Thanks for watchin!

[@danielzanders5191]

I’m not watching this anymore this just sucks more than anything you live in a poor state and you can’t even catch a proper big fish this is just sadder than ever my nephew lives there and he catches fish bigger than you and he fishes the same spots

[@michaelamos4224]

Wow that is a cool kayak you got there. Never seen one with a little moter on it. Awesome !!!! I'd love to go fishing with you I never have as much luck as you do. LOL.

[@faust13301]

An old timer once gave me a good recipe for mudfish. First, bleed them as soon as you catch them. Make sure you clean them early. Season appropriately then bake them on a cedar plank. When it's done, throw away the mudfish and eat the cedar plank.

[@danielrittenhouse1321]

Nike please continue with the videos man I look forward to each video. I bought a 10 model bass tracker boat looks just like yours I've had a little trouble but all in all not a bad first boat. West Virginia would welcome you anytime.

[@ronaldwhite787]

That was an awesome Journey they definitely was a big bowfin

[@keithkarbel2000]

Hats off. Figured you would have tested it out on your pond. But, you do like an adventure.

[@Retro_dave1]

You know its a good fish when the dramatic music comes on

[@stevensmall9398]

Hell yeah bud I worked at Old Town Canoe for a bit and they have the best canoes, Kayak hands down. Lewiston, Maine

[@SimplePleasuresMTB]

Hardest working fishing channel guy right here. Dude just taking my kayak to beach launch is a pain in the ass😁 I could only imagine this struggle.

[@MrDemonseed666]

Surely enjoy your videos.. i live close to the gulf of Mexico..no boat.. just fishing from the bank...cant catch anything big due to to many people fishing.. you have a good advantage...looks like you go where no ones been in years.. wish I could fish places like that...I finally received my 618 fishing coffee cup!! Its nice ...love the channel though!!

[@adamson1957]

Best self filmed fishing channel on KZbin.. well done dude!

[@jorgemasapanta1974]

Great video and sound my friend! keep that quality content that inspire to go fishing everyday!

[@rickyjessome4359]

That boat is amazing. Great video Nick!

[@Patty479]

Always fun watching your videos!

[@kendallkahl8725]

You sure did a good deed there. Clearing the log jam opened it up for fish migration.

[@403192395]

Great video, wish we had bowfin the way you do. One suggestion look at the whisker seeker catfish rods awesome rods I’ve caught a lot of nice catfish and fresh water drum 👍

[@harveyt7]

I would like for you start up your tiny lure fishing! I liked watching those videos. Although, these video's are pretty amazing as well.

[@reptilianaaronMVP]

Nice kayak! Now you're going to have to come over to MO and float for smallmouth. You've already been to the Meramec and it's great, so are the Huzzah, Courtois, Current, Jacks Fork, Eleven Point, and Gasconade. Find an outfitter they'll shuttle your boat to the top for a fee. If you have the time I recommend an overnighter. Also if you ever want to have a trip for local subscribers I'd come!

[@thelonioushuman5584]

You missed a "see ya later buddy"

[@joekirk8191]

I love your videos Nick.....i do alot of the same type of fishing here in Oregon....just different species here....keep up the good work and did you ever post the link to that Kayak?

[@patrickcarder1644]

“Big fish big fish I don’t know what it is” -it’s a bowfin...like every other big fish he catches. “I hope it stays on, please stay on” -it comes off

[@alexspicer6043]

To be honest that's me too and all the other fishermen

[@yoinkymcsploinky9649]

Patrick Carder that’s just fishing in the Midwest in general

[@independent2883]

I swear...99.9% of his fish are bowfins.

[@Ash-om7vm]

Tbf , bowfin are acctually hard to catch, cuz their face is all bone.

[@GPTInDaHouse]

Man that’s a freaking cool kayak!! When you hit 300k or even sooner would you be willing to giveaway one of the kayaks you don’t use anymore? I’m very very cheap and would love a kayak, gaining views and subscribers along with somebody getting a kayak while clearing up your garage could be worth it 🤣. Just an idea, Sincerely, This very cheap guy

[@diagnosedtopg7657]

^^ Imagine being this guy...

[@watchcloak]

@@diagnosedtopg7657 ikr

[@dawson445]

He hit 300k

[@stevenhamilton801]

Contagious enthusiasm bro!

[@arobles201263ar]

Always heart breaking losing nice fish, props for pushing through, also great content!

[@618Fishing]

Thanks man!

[@d3stoessol972]

Those bowfin look like they put up a great fight. Very cool!