I Went Up a Creek...and I Liked It!!

Exploration, adventure, discovery and fishing are all things that make me want to wade or hike up creeks. It can be tough, and the rewards of the trip don't always have to be the number of fish caught.
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[@kevinbond3361]

Love your lake fishing videos…but the creeks are my favs! You inspired me to get my dad back into it…and even my brother who hates fishing…and now he is hooked after our trip of wading around southern Missouri…Thanks man

[@marilynmoody5727]

Never seen ANY ONE cast the way you do! !!Your awesome 👌 My hubby and I truly love your videos...So relaxing and super Clean!! Thank you & God bless you 🙏💗

[@mirfster7425]

Love those types of Creeks. Fishing Rod along with a Gold Pan and Snuffer Bottle makes for perfection. Doesn't matter if one gets anything or not, the serenity is priceless.

[@BASSnBEER]

Without a paddle

[@allstarplumbingremodel1783]

But it's not a shit creek to say the least

[@pistolcreek]

Wow that creek is clear! Those deer were gorgeous. Love this time of year for fishing. Soon as those leaves start to fall, though…the surface gets cluttered. Seems like I catch a leaf on every cast!😄🐟👍

[@mattbailey7049]

I caught my share of leaves in Beaver Creek yesterday haha!

[@bretelliott3537]

It's always that one slippery slimy rock that catches you off guard! Glad your ankles are intact!

[@brianathern9154]

That was a gorgeous creek even if the fish were finicky. I hung my hat on an epic hour and a half up in WI for our annual men's retreat with the guys from church this past weekend. It's beautiful sometimes just to be out in nature. Blessings brother John

[@FishHookedFishing]

🔥🔥we love fishing the creeks! Our next video is shoal bass fishing a creek!

[@raleighthomas3079]

Great video! A fun day in beautiful country and weather! God Bless!

[@markgray8360]

That was cool seeing the fish go after the bait fish!

[@timkeel359]

That was a great shot of the fish going after the minnows. Nice work

[@jlmize1507]

Dude, you freaked me out when you stumbled so hard. Great video. Lovely country. Thanx. wish I had been with you.

[@heavenbound358]

That looked like just a dried up creek bed, John. You are more optimistic than me!!

[@jerryplesko9521]

Go tare up that creek and catch some fish!! And have fun 😂

[@WILLIAMCASLER]

Dude I love your creek videos I am a huge fan of creek fishing. I live in Pennsylvania and I have a creek in my backyard that I go fishing in every day that I get the chance!

[@MultiGunner65]

Its ok to be up a creek as long as you have a paddle!

[@charlesbrowder8416]

Good video man that's what our favorite river going to look like if it don't rain soon

[@soulmatesandsawdusttn]

We were at Tims Ford State Park today and we noticed the leaves just starting to change. So beautiful.

[@jaredyork5166]

Pretty little creek yo be up. I'm up one about every chance I got. And I got alot of spinning rods,but that AG Vendetta is my favorite. Fish on. Go Dawgs.

[@martyadams3915]

It was enjoyable just going along for the walk, especially since it was your ankles that will be sore in the morning and not mine lol. I think had I been there my game plan would have included crikhoppers and inline spinners on 4 lb test. It's that time of year for sure. Another tactic I like this time of year is a fly rod with cork poppers and Joe's Flys the lightweight inline spinner type. I know you like using standard bass lures in small water but right now it's down size time due to clear water and falling Temps. One other recommendation I have is the smallest little cleo spoon you can find. Those bass keying into those minnows would be all over that little cleo. I'm not trying to be a braggart or make anyone think in some kind of expert. I'm just tossing out ideas learned over 50 years of living the creek life.

[@simpletanks2624]

Love your videos very beautiful spots especially love the bible versus at the end God bless brother.

[@redeyetrucker520]

Wow that was a big old duck blind!

[@TD402dd]

Pig and Jig combination in the fall. You can use plastic grubs just as well.

[@ericwakeman6665]

Great vid I love exploring like that!!

[@bermchasin]

that was an awesome strike around 1:50. I got a choppo 90 recently but havent tried it on the small streams yet

[@Maz08]

That clear water is so deceiving. It literally looks like your in 2 or 3 inches of water and when you zoom in, it’s way deeper than appears. So clear and beautiful. We’ve all said it John, your truly blessed to fish where you fish.

[@beverlydowney2291]

If you ever want to catch those hard ro catch bass try live crawfish. You are in a geart place to catch a bucket full. Free line and bass cant resist them. Just a suggestion. I have caught hundreds of fish with them when nothing else would work. Happy hooking.

[@alciao3441]

I've been up the creek too many times in my life - not theater creek though! Nice video,John!

[@ronmixson7637]

Another great video!!! Such beautiful places!!. Thanks John for taking us along. Love all your videos!!!!👍👍🙂

[@865Dev]

Nothing better then Creek fishing!

[@gregtheredneck1715]

Up-the-creek Definition Meanings Origin of Up-the-creek This phrase may have come from Haslar Creek in Portsmouth harbour, a 'salt' creek (may be origin of alternative 'up a poo creek'). Wounded sailors during Nelson's time, were taken there to be admitted to the Royal Naval Hospital Haslar to die or recover. The ships moored up in the Solent and the wounded soldiers were transported up Haslar creek by tramline hence 'Up the creek without a paddle'. They were held prisoner so that they would not desert while being treated, and some tried to escape by going through the sewers to the creek (another suggested origin of the alternative 'up a poo creek'). Without a paddle this would be hopeless, hence the phrase 'up the creek (without a paddle)' to mean being trapped, stuck or in trouble. Much very obscure navy related jargon entered popular culture in the seafaring peoples of the British Isles, and thus entered the English language as a whole.

[@waterratlyle2590]

Another great adventure in a beautiful place well done.

[@RobertJankowski-zq3di]

Your video increases the anticipation of fishing in Sweden soon.👍

[@koof1776]

You could catch fish with your bare hands in such low and clear water!

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

several fish were just sitting calm

[@johnnyweaver1300]

That's the only time I like being up the creek is with a fishing pole in my hand, man that creek is just about dried up, glad you were able to catch some!🎣👍

[@tannerwi]

CReeks near me have nothing but tiny sunfish

[@sethjohnsonoutdoors4055]

I hit up Sycamore Creek upstream where I've been wanting to take you today and they were on fire 🔥 The creek is crystal clear and the fish are stacked up!!! Can't wait to show you that place whenever you are in my area buddy

[@Scott-by9ks]

Which Sycamore creek? I have fished the one in Cheatham County.

[@sethjohnsonoutdoors4055]

@@Scott-by9ks that's the one!!! I caught over 100 fish there today!! Should have the video out tomorrow! Good to see another local middle TN fisherman on here! I'm from Hendersonville area

[@Scott-by9ks]

@@sethjohnsonoutdoors4055 I used to live in Clarksville. I've lived in the area most of my adult life and plan to return.

[@sethjohnsonoutdoors4055]

@@Scott-by9ks oh cool 😎 👌

[@jeffnelson9420]

A small floating popper fly, like for Bluegill will work in those conditions. Thanks for sharing and have a Blessed Day!

[@Scott-by9ks]

I'm Almont sure someone else has already said this but the saying is "up a creek without a paddle" meaning you are coming down a creek with no way to steer.

[@christiankell6074]

This was awesome John. I wish you could have landed a few more fish but this was still a good video. And its always great to see nature in action with the deer. God Bless and GO KATS!!!!!!!

[@robjohn6943]

I caught a few large mouth yesterday at a lake in central Alabama with whopper plopper 75.

[@GeorgeT6566]

As always I enjoy your fishing trips no matter where you go.

[@Supergiantgeckos]

Beautiful water! You should carry a floating/shallow 2.75”rapala minnow

[@robmetcalfe8902]

Love those crks

[@timlacy2284]

John , Outstanding Video as All Your Videos are. I Greatly Appreciate You Sharing Your Time and Knowledge and Wisdom and Experience and All the Hard Work You Do. God Bless You. I also enjoy creek fishing. Tim L.

[@mikeboyce584]

Nice fall break john. No pun intended. I love the scenery. No more spots to fish than you found not bad. Like the deer footage about the only wild animals I run into in Indiana.

[@scottfrey2710]

Tho getting fish is always great, this shows just how hard you work to get us your next video, John! Thanks for all you do!! :-)

[@TB-lv2rh]

I agree with @Kevinbond3361. I Love all your videos but the creek wading is the best. However, if you were to do this in VA, you would encounter more people firing their guns at you as this state completely sucks when it comes to fishing in the creeks. (At least wading & walking in them.) You are blessed to be able to do what you're doing & never take it for granted!

[@vegeto088]

so random, but at @4:50 im pretty sure thats a miata or rx8 power plant frame hahaha

[@greggarrison8213]

John I always enjoy your videos but really appreciate when you wade the creeks

[@dannyhouseright1174]

Love the creek fishing!

[@patrickhartman6818]

Another great video John

[@paulzureki3642]

Great video! Surprising to see some good Bass in those shallow pools and it looked like a great day to be outdoors!

[@Eric-ed8ti]

You definitely know your Tennessee creeks!!

[@zackareyfox2516]

Awesome adventure John thanks my brother 😎

[@raygissendanner1476]

Great video

[@walterwest7457]

I would imagine that the oxygen level in those small pools with no flow is pretty low

[@hajimeminatodani4835]

My home river is in the same condition right now. I've had success with Rooster Tails and underspin jigs. Love the Channel

[@micahgrim2597]

I’m not happy you didn’t catch much, but at the same time it helped me feel not as stupid as I was today. Lol. It’s like the bass turned the lights out these last couple of weeks! 5 hours on a kayak in the rain today before work and only one bass to show for it. He hit the rebel crawl, I threw 8 different lures today. I’m usually deer hunting the fall of the year so I have a lot to learn about fall fishing still. Praise God for His mercies. I need them each day

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

i have had a few really tough trips recently

[@adrianthayer4591]

I fish creeks in Oregon that look very similar. Trout instead of bass and the trees are a little different but I have the same September problems. Fish cruising by in the deeper pools that won't bite anything. My wife always puts me to shame with a small yellow Rooster tail.

[@SpitfireSchoch]

How would one go about finding creeks to wade like this? I typically just fish my local parks but this looks peaceful! Where do you park!? Thanks.

[@wayneetcetera]

John how often do you get snagged on those rocks?

[@claycompton4220]

Hello John! What did you think of the rod you were using in this video? Abu Garcia Vendetta, new version right?

[@user-co7et9bd5b]

I have that same setup . The Stradic is the best reel I’ve ever felt. Not so keen on the vendetta rod but it’s not bad especially for a heavier lure and topwater throwing.

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

my reel was the nasci, need to upgrade to stradic

[@bobwarren8836]

So I don’t creek fish. Love your vids. For a REAL adventure and a chance to catch those finicky creek bass get a buddy and try a creek fishing night trip! Pay health insurance premium up to date before you go,however lol.

[@melvin768]

That's nice too bad it's dry as it is

[@90Garfield]

Two words for you to catch more fish, "Thump Gel".

[@six3r]

You ever run across snapping turtle creek walking like this?

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

Yeah I see quite a few

[@WaterfallWanderer]

Is that a new rod your trying out? Or is that the one you bought while out of town at the tournament recently?

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

its one i have had but hadnt used much recently 7 med heavy abu garcia

[@billhobson6637]

Being up a creek isn’t bad unless you don’t have a paddle. 😂

[@MARKLOCKWOOD2012]

need to go else where with more water maybe swap to trout

[@dw6506]

John from previous videos you are very involved in your church at least my thinking, are you like a youth minister, if you are a minister you have all these beautiful creeks and on occasion run into other anglers am I right so far maybe. It seems a shame that you don’t do some baptizing in Gods on pools. I would love to see that

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

i run the children's church ministries on Sunday mornings, we also have a heated baptistry

[@gitlvr]

Up a creek without a paddle.

[@CC_Marauder]

#333👍🏻🎣👀 Congrats on 145K subs!

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

Thanks 👍

[@salmonoids]

No link to the other guy's video?

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

in the video description but i will add it to the comments

[@vernowen2083]

Looks to me like oxygen levels were low, causing the fish to become lethargic.

[@davidwolfe7777]

Alright, filling up on viva La garbage 😂😂😂

[@dongarnett294]

Im surprised you don't fish a soft fluke super fluke

[@darrelscott1262]

How can send you a email can have your email address please