It Ain't Always Easy...

[@stubbyanderson1]

Thanks for the great video bud. On behalf of your subscribers I’d like to say we appreciate you. Literally when I can’t go fishing or just need to see what’s going on with fishing I click your channel. If you need a break bro take one.

[@wciii3591]

I remember years ago, wading my favorite creek. It was a rainy miserable day. Didn't catch a fish all day long. I was walking across the creek, headed to my car and decided to make one more cast upstream above a set of small rapids. BANG! My PB smallmouth to this very day. Just remember John, that big one could be on your very next cast.

[@Allanth]

Been a long dry summer! Finally getting rain and decided to wade the creek yesterday. They were absolutely smashing the plopper and chartreuse paddle tail grub. Was a good evening! Something about wading the creek alone in the rain is relaxing!

[@ericwakeman6665]

13:39 bro you know it’s ON when the Bang comes out! Love yer videos man you’re such a cool dude who breaks things down fishing-wise in a way that I connect with.

[@Aqua_Holic_Fishing]

Yes sir, it's a grind, no doubt about it! You're always putting in work, so oftentimes the average eye believes we're ALWAYS catching. Keep up the great work!

[@byhisgracefishing]

Amen to that comment.

[@cbeardmusic4295]

You should think about having a Creek Fishing Adventures meet and greet/clean up day in your area. All waterways need it and all would benefit from it. Thanks for your hard work!

[@chipseiler1766]

Nice to see the Lew's rod out for a trip. I have one also, and interestingly enough, I also don't use it that often. I don't really know why. I love it and have it paired with a Shimano Miravel 1000. Great combo. Easy to cast and a joy to catch fish on. This weather has made fishing slow. Even slower right after the recent rains here in the Raleigh, NC area. I am going out tomorrow to see what's up. Thanks for sharing and keeping it real. Blessings!

[@christiansmakingmusic777]

Hope your weathering the storm, John. God bless you, may he strengthen you for the days ahead.

[@mrfluffy306]

Saying prayers for you and your loved ones. Really hoping you are all ok after last night's flooding and dam failures

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

yes my area is good but a couple hours away is really bad

[@LLS132]

Thank you for the video. The bite has been hit miss her in Ohio as well. I would suggest the following ideas for new videos. 1. Float and fly / micro jig/ tiny soft plastic/ gulp minnows. When things get tough this will almost always get something to bite. 2 try catching and using live bait. You can use a trap , net or your hands. I’m sure the creeks are loaded with minnows, crawfish and hellgrammites. 3. Try a new water challenge video. Pick a random lake pond or creek and fish it. Explain your approach and prep. Fish for a new species. I’m sure there are strippers, gar, giant catfish, musky and walleye/saugeye around you. 4. Go to a Big River spillway and catch whatever bites. 5. Explain the basics of fishing for new anglers. We all had to start somewhere. 6. Try a bass or trout slam video. Catch three species small mouth, large mouth, and a spotted bass. Trout can be rainbow and brown. 7. Go big or go home shoot for a trophy size fish of your choice. 8 bank fishing extravaganza fish for different species from the bank at a local lake. Explain why you chose the spots an$ bait/lures. Best regards and tight lines. God bless. Tony V.

[@ivanwesley8182]

As always, thanks for taking me along. You’re a blessing!

[@dmorgan1307]

Not that long ago, i was out for bass on a tidal river down the road. I threw the kitchen sink and picked the banks apart, wood, creek mouths and all that for a solid 4 hours, 1 bite, no fish landed. Those days aren't always bad tho, definitely makes you appreciate when the fishing is really on!

[@christopherwood2290]

I fish a creek like that up north in CT. Quinnipiac River. Cuts right thru several small cities. Highway runs right by it. Plenty of places to pull off. It is really overgrown and has steep banks. Fishing is great because nobody wants to work hard to fish it or even realizes what you can catch.

[@Thescorpion1255]

I felt the same way for most of summer finally it rained by me the other day for the first time in awhile and a spot I’ve caught nothing at for a month I slammed 13 bass in a hour standing in the same spot the behavior of fish never ceases to amaze me

[@krisvadnais5009]

I was wondering if Helene was going to affect you, where I'm at on the Potomac the river has barely moved.

[@rayphillips4775]

Hey John. We're praying for you and your neighbors. I'm not sure where you live but east Tennessee is a mess. I hope we hear from you soon. Good bless you!

[@raygissendanner1476]

Great video nice little creek

[@Jaang29]

7:33 wow John , congrats

[@ianjones6910]

That was a nice Kentucky for anywhere, much less a small creek like that one. I fish similar streams down here, and a 12 inch Kentucky is a large fish.

[@kurtfredregill3324]

Beautiful scenery, that’s how fishing goes sometimes slow kinda discouraging but got to keep trying, you do a great job doing that you keep going you know better fishing is going to happen you never give up great video

[@riverpirate1022]

Hope you and yours are doing ok after the tragic freak storm that has devastated so much of eastern TN, western NC, western SC, western GA and the FL Gulf coast this past weekend. Also very sad the once amazing fishing in that region is now destroyed for years to come.

[@gloryboundoutdoors974]

It's tough out there for sure. I haven't fished a third of the time I normally do this year because of the drought. All our creeks are dried up and the little lakes I fish are almost unfishable. When you do find some water, the fish are not feeding. Praise God, I can come to your channel and at least watch you fish. Thanks for taking us along John!

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

yeah they havent been eating great, hopefully the rain around here will change things

[@gloryboundoutdoors974]

@CreekFishingAdventures hope you and your family are doing well. Lots of flooding on that side of the country. Praying for y'alls safety and a quick recovery.

[@Tacklemasters]

Love and appreciate the videos! Don’t burn yourself out

[@theone031]

That first log you stepped over I had the same scenario in my creek except when my feet hit the other side it wasn't solid, it was silt! Sunk up past my knees! I thought I was going to have to call the fire department to come get me out. When the ground under my feet started bubbling I knew I was in trouble lol. Luckily I fell to the right into a deep pool and swam out. Wont make that mistake again!

[@pullmyfinger5127]

Hey John I’m with you on trashy fishing spots. Got to clean it too. Sometimes it’s all about the worm. lol

[@1jimif]

Thanks for another 👍📹! I've been trying to get back to normal, after Helene put a hurting on us! Still no power, but don't expect the possibility of that until Monday at the earliest. There's a ton of fallen huge limbs to cut up and burn. I'm trying to put it off until the power gets turned back on, because nothing worse than getting all sweaty, and smokey, and not being able to take a shower.......FishOn...Jim

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

be careful and hope things recover quickly

[@petekeener8943]

Sorry, but it's wonderful to see that you have these days too!! LOL You know, I'm surprised you don't get snake bit wading that deep in those murky creeks? I guess you don't have all the water moccasins over there that we do in Oklahoma.

[@michaelhughes7488]

Hope all is ok your way buddy with all the floods and stuff going on great footage also

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

yes i am fine in my area

[@JeremiahMcClure-r3w]

Cool video I caught a 15 inch spot in are video would you consider that big or small for Indiana?

[@JeremiahMcClure-r3w]

? I thought it was for Indiana I’m just not sure

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

thats usually a big one for a Kentucky bass

[@JeremiahMcClure-r3w]

@@CreekFishingAdventures ok T thanks just wondering because some one commented on are video and said he’s only seen a 17 inches in Indiana I was just shocked

[@davidrauschenbach6871]

Always enjoy your videos. Thanks for the effort.

[@randyblevins9489]

Watching this on Sunday evening. Yes, the storms have calmed, but the aftermath to all the flooding is so sad. Many people have lost their lives, their homes, business', so much. Northeast Tenn./ Western N.C. has been devastated. My prayers are for the people of our Appalachian region. Some weather forecasters are saying that another storm (possible hurricane) is forming that will take the same path as this one. GOD help us ! Pap Blevins

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

most of it was about 2 hours from me but it is very devastating, still a lot of water to come down just to go see the damage

[@TheKrisg50]

I hope you and your family are ok. Tennessee has taken quite a whack. I hope everyone is safe.

[@brianathern9154]

Yep. Some days it's working to get your first bass to bite in a downpour. Nice Spot. But nobody can appreciate the trips that are a real grind until you put in the work. Goes back to something I heard but substitute CATCH or FISH for WIN here...Sometimes you win and other times you learn. Blessings John. Save a camo Creek Fishing Adventures hat for my wife to get me for Christmas 🎄 please 🙏 😅😂😅😅. Blessings brother

[@harryaterui2474]

Great video. That feeling of losing a big one after not having many bites…

[@granvillej3316]

Thanks John for another great river experiences caring for our rivers lakes ponds and oceans should be second nature to bad some people don’t recognize it still! You are an amazing Christian angler who has integrity and character tight lines take care and God bless!!

[@dr.awkward9075]

"That's why it's called Fishing & not Catching."---my Dad

[@johnnyweaver1300]

I was going ask you how has the fishing been with such a drought, no rain for months & hot weather, I've been fishing where some days the only thing you catch is a sunburn, I drive over the chickamauga dam every day to work & you see nobody fishing either the river or the lakeside, but I would imagine that since this rain has come in, it will get better! Just got my new my hat, it looks so good!👍🎣

[@heatherlandskron]

great video and great fishing!! thank you for sharing! have a good day and week. stay safe and god bless.

[@zachturner3443]

Awesome video man 🎣🎣🎣🎣

[@HataKreataz]

Thank you for sharing as always. The volume of content you put out is truly amazing. Thank you sincerely, have a great weekend. Helene made her presence here in Ohio last night, right at kickoff. Swamp ass for everyone, but we won 55-0, so I’ll take it. lol.

[@billdungan3709]

Hope you are safe from all the flooding!

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

im good here

[@Crush44]

Love the videos! If your looking for new ideas some bank catfishing would be cool

[@feltn78]

Like the song goes, momma said there’ll be days like this. I have to say you are the hardest working fisherman in America. Take a break and do something completely different and come back refreshed! Thanks for all the hard work

[@christopherwood2290]

Lol! I would watch a CFA video to just see what kind of stuff John is snacking on!

[@90Garfield]

Jon, start using checklists so you don't forget import things; nets, pfd's etc.

[@GRILLBUOY101]

i got 1 today by boat ramp on a wacky worm like 8 inch.firgot anout it after hundreds of casts comin up empty .lol

[@OntheRealFishing]

Amen.

[@WayneHays-f4x]

You must have filmed this before the hurricane hit. I hear East Tennessee has been hit hard by the flooding. Hope it’s not too bad in your area.

[@FishingWithChris_Tv]

He did. All this footage was over the last few weeks

[@rayhart7501]

IT sure would be nice if Old Town kayak would sponsor you a new auto pilot 120 . God bless you .

[@MAGA-j3u]

Good videos!

[@FrontPorchTackleOutdoors]

Enjoy watching your channel. I’m from NE AL. So not far from you.

[@mikeboyce584]

You just video one of my days, John.😂

[@chestinhedden2906]

Just curious, what is your hometown? Also thank you for what you do. I think I live pretty close to you. I live in the McCaysville GA, Copperhill Tn Area. Your videos are a daily routine now. Love your channel

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

just down the road in cleveland

[@Jaang29]

2 to 3 of them per week, sometimes would gets tiring , try only one video per week , burning out = not happy , andhsaring the joy and happiness I see in you when you fish

[@GRILLBUOY101]

last 2 days not a bite after fishing 6 hrs .lske level is ip bout 5,6 feet is why i been told

[@robmetcalfe8902]

Awesome man

[@JasonSalyers309]

The very worse day I’ve had wading a creek with a pole in my hand is still better than sitting in an office. But anything done too much throws life out of balance. “For everything, there is a season,” right? And sometimes that season involves taking a short break. Something to think about anyways.

[@heavenbound358]

Ya shoulda brought da humdinger!!😅

[@wbranches1]

Are these waterways still here?

[@newby8481]

Do you ever go for catfish?

[@justinwalley2006]

Water is to dingy. Water color clear up, you’ll catch them better. Great choice of lure with the spinner bait in dingy water though.

[@30aught68]

Crocs are the best shoes for creek fishing

[@VespoLiveGaming]

Except when an angry wasp gets INSIDE your right croc while stepping around a stand of tall grass on the bank. Don't ask how I know this ;)

[@raygissendanner1476]

Was that your new truck looks pretty good

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

one of 2 suburbans i recently got, the better one is getting a levelling kit today

[@Chrisbennett-k5h]

I wonder if a jig fished against cover would have done any better.

[@williamduke2302]

Please fish that first creek without camera breaks and edits. Let the fans know how hard you work to bring us a few minutes of video. That creek is like my local creeks: soft, steep banks, soft mud bottoms or quicksand, murky water etc. I appreciate that you do all the hard stuff. It is a refreshing difference from the big bass boats with more electronics than a navy destroyer.

[@addisonesslinger3653]

I watched Roland Martin throw in a spot 88 times before the fish finally bit.

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

i dont think i would have the patience for that

[@raygissendanner1476]

Is that the biggest bass that you caught in a creek like that

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

i have caught some over 3 lbs in here

[@Patricklane37]

Good morning John dalton

[@heavenbound358]

I think it will reenergize fishing. If that's even a word! Lol 😅

[@cliffhall5602]

I abhor litter, especially from bank fishers (of which, I am one). I hope you're on high ground and not cut off.

[@Kaelland]

Crickhopper and rooster tail coming in clutch. You may not have caught a lot of fish in this video, but you were able to clean up a fishing spot, so at least something productive came out of the day, right?

[@Wilford_j]

Can’t help but notice a lack of honey bun consumption. Could this equal a lack of fish. Just saying. Yea it’s rain or drought no in between.

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

honey bun to fish equation

[@christiansmakingmusic777]

Don’t forget to factor in a little more down time as you get older. This life is only the opportunity to hear and believe. It’s winding down for a reason.

[@FL-PHILLIP]

Do you ever step into a hole over your head? Also, I'm suprised you don't catch many smallies there in that part of TN.

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

there is a few places i go that i have to be careful of drop offs, the area i am in has a very unique, some creeks have smallmouth some dont, some have more largemouth or spots

[@patrickhartman6818]

That's what I do John, bring a chair and relax

[@shannonsullivan2638]

Know what you you mean about the trash, got a place to fish and people trash it up. Good deal on cleaning up even if it's not your trash

[@bragg77]

Trout are piling up

[@markjag5869]

After hurricane I dont think anything in your area will be fishable. Prayers for all our mountain friends cut off by flood waters

[@FishingWithChris_Tv]

All this footage is from the last few weeks

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

my area got rain but nothing too bad, a couple hours away the towns are under water

[@markjag5869]

My two favorite places in NC are Valle Crusis and Banner Elk and they got hit really hard by flooding

[@theturtle8799]

I would like to see you release each catch with care. I've seen you launch small fish back into shallow water as well as bigger fish such as bass. A lot of people enjoy your videos but it's my opinion that great care should be exercised in the release of the fish so that they may continue a healthy unharmed existence. We have to set an example for younger viewers.

[@yakfishkevin]

Has Hurricane Helene affected you?

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

not me but a couple hours away is really bad

[@tayloralexis1504]

Hardly ever

[@Tyreelaserweld]

Trooper!!!!!

[@dougpittman5714]

God Bless You for cleaning up after others on God's beautiful creation.

[@JohnCampbell-hc9ik]

❤

[@FishingWithChris_Tv]

9 minutes in and bots are already commenting. Fixed that 😎

[@GodsCreation127]

"I will be your God throughout your lifetime- until your hair is white with age. I made you, and I will care for you. I will carry you along and save you." Isaiah 46:4 (NLT) 🙏❤

[@unclejimmy3878]

You kind of hit on a bit of mental health bits. That is definitely a struggle with anyone, no matter who you are. I hope you are doing well and staying healthy. Both mentally and physically. I love your videos and fishing pointers. On a side note, do you all have a lot of longear sunfish down by you?

[@jeffkoier4621]

First

[@bellawright4265]

I do Not Answer Anyone that calls me ...Bud. If you can't or it's to Difficult to say my name...just keep walking.

[@Thescorpion1255]

I felt the same way for most of summer finally it rained by me the other day for the first time in awhile and a spot I’ve caught nothing at for a month I slammed 13 bass in a hour standing in the same spot the behavior of fish never ceases to amaze me