Late Season Topwater Smallies

It's the first week of October and the smallmouth are still hitting topwater!

[@bsprizzy]

Love your videos! No bs on your channel. Just catching fish. Great job

[@Larry77777]

Hey Matt: There's just something hypnotic about the results you get. I think it is your minimalist approach: short rod, simple tackle, small handled net, not even a tether on your pliers. So many viewers like me are jealous and AMAZED.

[@ndyakangler]

Thanks Larry! I cant believe nobody has commented to put a tether on the pliers yet! I guess the $15 for a new pliers every year or two when I drop it in is less of a headache than getting lures and everything else caught up in bungees all over the deck.

[@jadielrhys3156]

Dont know if you guys cares but if you guys are bored like me during the covid times then you can watch all the latest series on InstaFlixxer. Been streaming with my girlfriend during the lockdown :)

[@diegotanner3831]

@Jadiel Rhys yup, have been watching on Instaflixxer for months myself =)

[@dragsmoothfishingtv635]

Amazing day and beautiful fish sir 😎👍🏻🎣 If I can catch fish like that during any tournament, I would hardly loose 😈🦅 tight lines and keep up the good work

[@GRILLBUOY101]

i just found a sm spook last week its very faded looks like the perch pattern looks like te type with bthe cmputer lazer finish it needs new split rings and hooks but sometimes the lures u find are the best ones i founs a torpedo thats a weird brown color looks like a pattern from the 7o's works grreat

[@derekbushnell1309]

No doubt the best fishing footage on any KZbin channel. I enjoy every one.

[@genehe5423]

Awesome footage, I hope Heddon is giving you a cut for promoting the spook.

[@EasternPaAngler]

I'm jealous of the consistent sizes you get out there. Where I am in Pa, I work hard to get maybe one fish in that 16 to 20" size per day. Great video as always though.

[@KeifersReelPlanetBass]

Make a long cast let it sit & take a sip of the Gatorade & Bam!!! that was epic!👍😉🍺 this vid got me super amped up!😲 great job man!

[@GRILLBUOY101]

u get the toads man im lucky to get 2 inch smallies lol

[@pescaconchuchin4277]

Nice video

[@WILKINSOUTDOORADVENTURES]

Never gets old watching this.

[@cliffordfarley30]

Soon as it hits the water, boom! That’s a feeling to be described by one thing, wooo!

[@precisionanglingYT]

Gotta love the top water Smallies!

[@reelfishing002]

11:13 I was thinking that might happen as you were drinking .. good save .. otherwise there goes a rod

[@chommy3492]

you have awesome content. You should plan a trip to West Virginia this summer.

[@Obeezee56]

Best yack angler on KZbin! Keep the good videos coming bro

[@MrJTime]

Entertaining as always! Any chance you will be doing some fall pike fishing?

[@ndyakangler]

I'm not much of a pike fisherman but maybe I'll try for some this fall. If I get out at all during winter pike are usually what I go after.

[@klreelfishing1166]

Man! I would love to catch some of those GIANT smallies you always catch! Awesome video as always!

[@AlexRuddFishing]

Freaking wicked man! Our top water bite down here is just now getting up and I can't wait! Great work as always man!

[@ndyakangler]

Thanks Alex! I went out and tried again the next day but I think the cold overnight temps pretty much finished off the topwater bite for the year in this area. I'm heading down to TX next week to fish Falcon Lake though, might have to pack a few topwater lures to try there.

[@AlexRuddFishing]

I’m sure Falcon will be on fire man! Hope you crush some big ones down there!

[@ndyakangler]

It's looking like it should be an awesome trip! The water came up like 12ft about a week ago so there will be lots of flooded brush. We have Matt Reed as our guide too so I'm pretty confident he'll put us on some fish!

[@southpaw6167]

Good day of fishing. Simple but nice video. Hope to see more.

[@bassyaker7256]

another awesome vid with some beautiful smallies! keep an coming. You are blessed to have such an awesome river!

[@EliteBassStickFishing]

Top Water is Life!!!💯💪👊LETS GO!!! Great content!

[@RalphBarton-fishing]

Awesome fish. Well done

[@west_nebraska_dude4527]

Thought for a second that she was going to steal your rod ... another great vid!!

[@mr.shellcracker9161]

awesome video. I've been using one of those foating key chains on my pliers the last couple years and that works pretty well. You definitely have those smallmouth dialed in. amazing to watch

[@middsmx5595]

Love your videos, just wondering if you ever carry a scale and weigh them. Some looks of those 20 inchers look like they could be close to six pounds.

[@ndyakangler]

A carried a scale for a while a few years ago. I found 19” was pretty consistently 4lbs and 20.5” was 5lbs. I mostly go by length now and can get a good estimate of weight by that. I should start bringing the scale along though, there’s some giants on the stretch of river I fish for the fall bite.

[@obga18]

guy makes being on a kayak look easy.

[@scottyyyboss8214]

2022 still rocking with the channel

[@SGallowayFishing]

nice video!

[@minnesotamudice6780]

where is this located? any recommendations for locations are appreciated in mn

[@thomasrsunday8945]

Best fishing channel on KZbin!!!

[@doncatch1]

Good show. you do a nice job on these video's

[@maxgray4448]

Love your top water videos

[@raxxyyakgear1286]

Like the Net under the leg routine!!

[@YouMe-gx5uu]

Really nice fish, God Bless.

[@johnballard6841]

Interesting to see you fishing an area that seems a bit industrial. Usually the backdrop is total nature. Down here fishing close to Chicago most stretches of the river has some sort of industry to it and yet the smallies don't seem to mind. Nice that the industry in both cases does not have a huge impact on the fishery. Those smallies are solid. Top to bottom is just as nice from mouth to fin. Fat!

[@ndyakangler]

I've been fishing this stretch of river a lot lately, got a few nice ones there again today! I don't have to avoid people hunting geese or ducks this time of year either since it's within city limits.

[@johnballard6841]

Good to hear. The similiar stretch down here is with in eye shot of smoke stacks from a power plant. sadly there are duck blinds in this section and the last couple times down there I've seen the hunters getting ready. The good thing about this time of year, as you know, it doesn't have to be sunrise to have a good day fishing. Thanks for the reply!

[@stevetucker7230]

That last smallie had to have been 5lbs. Love those small rivers like that.. Another awesome video

[@trentsimmons4778]

How you don’t have 500,000 subs blows my mind. Best fishing videos on KZbin

[@randygarcia7577]

Trent Simmons just what i was thinkin. Makes me envious hes always hit quality fish with No one around but us.lol

[@Quagmire88]

I would say because hes not doing it the "KZbin way". I love his videos because of the content and the fact that its not a bunch of bloat. Video starts, he fishes, video ends. No nonsense, no begging, the way its supposed to be.

[@minnrick7986]

Couldn't agree more. His film work is outstanding and he doesn't pollute the serenity and beauty of the places he fishes with an obnoxious soundtrack. Keep up the great work Matt!

[@moment1900]

Great topwater action! Beautiful smallies! 👍

[@Slormer]

On point buddy. How long were you on the water here?

[@ndyakangler]

I fished this spot for a few hours before packing up and heading to another stretch of river. I caught several smaller fish and a few more 18-19" that I didn't include in the video.

[@CaKayakFishing]

Cool that this 3 year old vid is popping up in my feed. I’m guessing this was pre power pole days. Question, at what point in your fishing career did you care more about the fish length than the weight? I’d love to know what those fatty’s weighed.

[@TMoua79]

Another well done video.

[@cliffordfarley30]

11:06 , pretty awesome camera shot. Pick up the rod and it just folds, reel starts screaming. Epic.

[@jesseKFG]

Hey man you have inspired me to look for a kayak! I'm up in Fargo and the only thing I fish for is bass and I've been on the hunt for some good small mouth. I did some detective work this morning and found this location. I'm currently driving from Fargo to Nashville and stopped off for about 20 minutes here and was able to catch three smallies out from under the bridge on a tube. Thank you for sharing your fishing Adventures! I feel like a whole new world has opened up to me right nearby. And don't worry, I will not be sharing this location with anybody! Call it our little secret!

[@ndyakangler]

That's awesome! Nice detective work too, most people are too lazy to bother doing any research and expect me to just hand over gps coordinates lol. I appreciate you keeping it a secret too, less pressure means better fishing on any body of water. I live in Fargo too so hit me up if you get a kayak and we'll go chase some smallies!

[@jesseKFG]

NDYakAngler oh yeah man I definitely will. I just started following you recently and I wish I would have found out about this sooner. I've been in Fargo for several years and usually have to hook onto the boat and take it out to do some Lake fishing for bass. Everybody else I know fishes for walleye and I'm more of a bass guy after living in the South for many years. The next step is getting a kayak and actually learning how to fish from it!

[@Pat19997]

wow that current is moving, you must be a great kayaker as well. Would you prefer a foot pedal kayak or do you like the type you use. Some guys just make do with what they have, so that is why I ask.

[@andrewcarr5099]

Dude I don't know where u live or what rivers u fish but u gotta promise me you'll never move catching them big smallies would be a life time of happiness for me

[@DwayneMcguire]

Good stuff 👍🎣

[@JaggedToothTackle]

Do you even know how to catch small smallies? Heading out in about 6 hours -- will try topwater and jerkbait for a bit but mostly throw a jig I think

[@ndyakangler]

I didn't have much luck on topwater after Thursday. I think the water has cooled off too much.

[@feedyourface604]

New favourite for sure. Just fishing! Love it! No gimmicks

[@MikeSmith-ug5el]

most videos i watch and go on with my day i watch ndyakangler videos its time to go fishing

[@tailorlayne5888]

How many Spooks do you go through? I'm a **HUGE FAN!!** .. I've Leanred so much from you channel sir🙏🙏💪🤠

[@ndyakangler]

I’ll usually get a half dozen of them every year. Throughout the season I’ll lose a few to pike or tree snags I can’t get to, break one or two casting it into rocks, and the others get beat up enough that I’ll retire them at the end of the year. I have a box with over a dozen of them that the paint is mostly worn off on but they’ll still catch fish.

[@danielbyler2489]

I love every one of your channel i would like to ask you some questions

[@bobbyswain7049]

You are pretty stealthy in the yak....looks like a pretty good workout. This has to be the best smallmouth fishing Ive ever seen...keep em coming man

[@ndyakangler]

Thanks Bobby! Paddling around all day in that river current definitely wears me out!

[@scrappy6090]

You look like Connor Mcgregor

[@skeel0co]

Can't find that version of Spook anywhere, is it custom? Seems only the 3.5" have feathers.

[@ndyakangler]

I use the saltwater version red head color Super Spook Jr and swap hooks with red Mustads, size 4 102RW on the back.

[@dagger281]

Another awesome video!!🎣🛶🍻

[@sakimano]

Didn't you have a power pole? If so why don't you use it when you hook up, or to hold a spot?

[@ndyakangler]

I didn't have it with. I usually don't bring it when I run these camera rigs because they both run off separate 5lb batteries. Add 30lbs of power pole and it's battery and it gets to be too much weight.

[@pauljstod8804]

Hog after hog 👍💪✌️

[@ndyakangler]

This stretch of river was always a blast for some late season topwater action!

[@touaevang]

What’s that Topwater lure called?

[@snorkface45]

Great videos , well filmed with the 2 cameras and good sound too ! Smallies are THE fish to catch on top. Keep the shows comming I really enjoy them . Thanks

[@3DCGdesign]

Love all of your videos! Please get a fish scale and weigh them. 2 fish of similar lengths can be much different in size when judging by weight. This top water popper style lure works great for me in the past on the sea for bluefish. They seem to like to hit it when the lure stops for a moment so it’s fun to see the same working for you here.

[@seanleheney2204]

What reel are you using? Curious as I'm in the market for a new spinning reel.

[@ndyakangler]

I use Revo MGX 20's

[@Anotherfishingshow]

Nice smallies! Love the sound of those topwater strikes. I live closer to the Twin Cities and have some great smallmouth water near me, too. Ever fished the Mississippi near Clearwater? Lots of 18s and 19s.

[@ndyakangler]

I've fished that stretch of river a handful of times. I like the Fort Ripley area too, a friend and I caught some giants there a few weeks ago.

[@fordraven5884]

Is it best to use braided line or monofilament on topwater

[@ndyakangler]

I’d say it depends on who you ask, it’s really more of a preference kind of thing. I like mono because I fish a lot of clear water but I’ve caught fish there with braid. If they’re picky at all I feel I have a better chance with mono though. Lures with large or heavy hooks like the hollow frog I like braid for better hook penetration.

[@82vanhorna]

Where do you get your pliers?

[@radarfishin]

19 and a half dang nice fish!

[@glennluteraan4434]

What net do you have? I've been looking for one just like it and have not been able to find one without a long handle or being a small trout net.

[@ndyakangler]

Frabill #3672

[@glennluteraan4434]

TYVM!

[@JaredTuck]

Do you not use baitcasting combos?

[@ndyakangler]

I do, I just prefer spinning gear most of the time for river smallies.

[@uniquehomecustom]

Another great video. Thanks for your time man

[@BubbaBass]

👍👍👊

[@txyakangler7850]

lookin good! some thick ones! lookin forward to getting u down to Texas!

[@pescaconchuchin4277]

Nice sir

[@ndyakangler]

Only two more weeks! I hope our guide doesn't mind if he ends up on KZbin lol!

[@sadday101]

Just found your channel, some great videos!! One question, do you occasionally harvest any of the smallies you catch? Smaller ones are darn tasty!

[@ndyakangler]

Thanks! I've never kept any of the smallies. They're protected on the river I fish most of the time plus there's plenty of walleye, catfish, and panfish around here if I want to keep some fish.

[@brianbanks9830]

What pound of line are you running on your spinning reel for topwater baits?

[@ndyakangler]

I use 10lb Trilene Sensation.

[@brianbanks9830]

NDYakAngler Thanks for the info your videos are off the charts your smoke all the other guys!

[@MattEdeUK]

Great video. I enjoy watching your videos, please keep it up. What do you use to film ?

[@ndyakangler]

Thanks! I was using a pair of GoPro Hero3 black editions and a Zoom H1 to record audio.

[@glenndaugherity6187]

What paddle do you use ? Great vid too !

[@ndyakangler]

Thanks Glen! I have a Bending Branches angler pro.

[@maciekzdeb]

What is your mic setup? Audio is always so crisp!

[@ndyakangler]

I have a pair of Zoom H1's, one mounted next to each GoPro. I spend a lot of time on the audio in editing too. I run an EQ that cuts most of the low and high end to get rid of wind and recorder noise. I boost the overall volume quite a bit too but then I have to go through and tone down a lot of the loud noises so they don't clip and cause distortion.

[@maciekzdeb]

Very nice work. The sound quality in impeccable. What do you use to edit sound and videos? Shameless plug of my kayak club: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hqeQamCtpNKgY8k

[@ndyakangler]

I have an older Roxio video editing program that I've been meaning to upgrade but it does everything I need it to for simple editing. I use Adobe Audition for all the audio work.

[@MySpinner]

Good vid

[@AlexanderBronskyFishing]

I can watch these videos all day everyday...topwater smallies are awesome! Caught a good smallie today on a crankbait!

[@ndyakangler]

I got a couple to hit the spook today but I think the topwater bite is about done for the year in my area. Time to get out the jigs and jerkbaits!