Kayak fishing with NIKKO plastics for big river bass

[@waltgr6470]

New subscriber, can’t wait to dive into all of your videos. I definitely enjoy what I have already seen. Thank you.

[@HaightsWanderings]

@waltgr6470 I am glad you like it. I have (I think..) like 100s of videos that are of a similar vein. Welcome on :)

[@waltgr6470]

@@HaightsWanderings My wife and I are considering retiring in the UP so your videos are a great selling point for the region.

[@HaightsWanderings]

@waltgr6470 It's better to visit in the summer. The winters are really not the best. If I could - I'd only live here from May to October. Good luck with your search!

[@swiperrt]

Nice catches, and beautiful stretch of water. That hook for the super ned, for Texas rig, try the Zman BulletZ. They have a keeper specifically for stretchy plastic. Keeps it from sliding down.

[@HaightsWanderings]

@swiperrt Yeah, I use the BulletZ a ton. I really like it.

[@sbarrett8900]

You have some rare baits!! That sculler shad is no longer available and the big octopus in both sizes are very difficult to find. I regularly catch smallmouth and largemouth on Nikko's 6" octopus. They are definitely unconventional, but they work well for me.

[@HaightsWanderings]

@sbarrett8900 Wow, I had no idea. I found them in my box and had to take them out. I need to find a better way to rig the big octopus. My rigging of it doesn't seem ideal. I actually used the super ned and hellgramite today while guiding.

[@ericwakeman6665]

Those hellgrammites are one of the lures I keep on me nearly all the time to save me from the skunk. On a drop shot they KILL.

[@HaightsWanderings]

@ericwakeman6665 Yeah, I like them too. I have not tried them on the drop shot I don't think. The drop shot in rivers in Michigan is illegal which is just silly and I hope they fix that rule soon.

[@ericwakeman6665]

@@HaightsWanderings ummm… oops…

[@HaightsWanderings]

@@ericwakeman6665 Maybe it's different downstate Michigan?

[@ericwakeman6665]

I’d assume the intention of that rule would be out of concern about weight below a hook and snagging?

[@HaightsWanderings]

@@ericwakeman6665 I think you're right. I believe it's in place to stop salmon snaggers. Really is silly for those of us in places without salmon... :)

[@DetroitHomeInspector]

How's the cell phone service in your area?

[@HaightsWanderings]

@DetroitHomeInspector It's not great. Generally not at all on the rivers.