MN Spring Crappie Time

[@SuperOlds88]

Just the way a fishing video should be done. No loud music to ruin it. Excellent camera work too. Thank you.

[@ronaldkulas5748]

This is the type of fishing that I envy and admire. Keep exploring.

[@steptoeedwall2349]

My favorite comment I've ever seen on your videos is that you're the Bob Ross of fishing LOL! And I mean that as an undeniable compliment. You're an absolute phenom, and I love your videos. I'm a 35 year old who just moved to MN and just started fishing, & you and Richard Gene are my heroes. I listen to your videos when I'm fishing for inspiration. Thanks for posting!

[@rags2riches174]

"Give that one somebody to talk to down there" 😆 I've always thought of that too when I put them in strings like that. It always crosses my mind that they might be spreading rumors down there to their other buddies not to bite on this bait hahah. I enjoy your fishing! 👍👍👍

[@Skleeb69]

lol right when i read this he said that

[@jaketeichroew3666]

Brayden same

[@armandorjusino]

So peaceful, relaxing, quiet videos and yet full of action and so much fishing.

[@rayturner3988]

Yep" this is what i call fun-food LOL" Thank you Sir, not olny for this Video, but for the fishing trip also. I olny get to go fishing like 3times a year but thanks to you brother, i get to fish quite a bit. Thanks again and have a super great safe fishing trips ever time you go

[@kathryncoker8642]

My husband and I subscribe to 4 or 5 KZbin kayak fishermen but you’re channel is my favorite. Less yak more fish no music. Makes it seem we’re along on the trip. Fantastic!

[@jaredtroyer4085]

I really like your videos. Just discovered your channel today. My type of videos. Peaceful, relaxed, etc. Keep it up!

[@mjk934]

I enjoy youre vids , im also with Stcroix, you have some beautiful little spots there , those river smallies are awesome 👌

[@WAEofFishing]

I thought winter wouldn't end in va either! Glad you are back... love your channel

[@gordonmiller4439]

Thanks, Matt, I enjoyed seeing this panfish outing, very much! All the best, Gordon

[@wadesteven4270]

Man, great to see you back! Man you think of everything bringing the bike lock for your cart. You were most likely right no one would mess with it. I have been going up to Minnesota every summer to finish at least once for the last 10 years and we have never had a key to any cabin on any lake we have stayed in. We just leave things unlocked all day long and have no problems. Minnesota people and fishermen are good honest people.

[@ndyakangler]

I’m just used to living in the city where if things get left out they like to get up and walk away sometimes lol.

[@Voxguitarsrock]

Great vid! As usual, thanks. Really has me excited to get my yak out! Tight lines!

[@audreyullery-wilkins5637]

Great to see ya back... and yes winter was definitely too long!

[@TyPigPatrol]

Great crappies, man!

[@liamthomas3666]

Ty PigPatrol I’m from the future, and both of your channels have blown up

[@onlyxan8860]

@@liamthomas3666 damnn

[@mhough3]

I can’t put my finger on it, but this is my favorite of your vids I’ve watched. I think it’s because you showed putting your boat in the water, and you kept the fish....? Great vid.

[@tystrange9602]

Awesome you are Back. Just Pure fishing greatness.

[@west_nebraska_dude4527]

Love it, Matt … thanks for the inspiration to get the yak ready!

[@isaactaylor1241]

9:05 never thought of putting your measurements for the fish on the paddle.BRILLIANT

[@justindigby1320]

Nice papermouths brother! That's crazy there's a bass season in Sota.

[@ndyakangler]

I think it’s more about protecting walleye and pike during spawn and they decided to lump bass in with that group. Doesn’t make much sense for bass though, the season opens well before they go on beds.

[@isac.2h]

NDYakAngler apparently because they decided for like a “big game” opener :/.

[@TristianWrites]

Reminds me so much of bob ross.

[@efrizzles]

Absolutely

[@z7professor7z14]

My favorite fishing channel on KZbin.

[@crappiesniper]

Brother i could watch this video a hundred times!!! (Twice already) Great Crappie segment... I love that peaceful lake as well.. You got it made in the shade bro lol 👍

[@ndyakangler]

Thanks! This was a fun day of fishing, even for a bass guy lol.

[@lakitathomas7835]

What the name of the lake

[@pkallday9498]

Nice video...now I'm pump....taking my boat out to knife lake tomorrow for the first time this year and first time on that lake...hopefully I can catch some slab like your....

[@fishmonkesus]

This video makes me so excited for spring!

[@benjaminifraimov5190]

Excellent instructional video bud! 👍

[@teamflanneloutdoors5631]

Yay video season is finally here! Cold water panfish make for some mighty fine table fare. Tight lines.

[@RalphBarton-fishing]

We went right from winter to 80 degrees. Some real nice slabs you got there

[@sithic2241]

Dang this is like the 8th time I’ve watched this video since it came out. Just one of those moments I hope to have

[@gmanlipripper]

Looks like dinner to me. I got a few slabs the other day. Spring aaahhhhhhh. B safe

[@calkidsbradley40]

My first time watching one of your vids, love the laid back style of commentary. I would like to see more on the poles, line, lures, bait . Thanks for the putting this together.

[@guntherultraboltnovacrunch5248]

Glad to see you eat some of them!

[@jdalend]

Glad to get to watch.... thanks Matt

[@SirNC89]

You always make good videos, please keep up the good work

[@lillackslunkers8859]

Another awesome video matt. Love those crappies!

[@thomasrsunday8945]

Glad you’re back!

[@africaisawesome4707]

This is probably, in my opinion, the best Crappie video I’ve seen... Not to much talking but just enough, no music and the peace and quiet made me wish I was on the water!!! Great video, I live in White Bear Lake MN, what lake is this? I’d love to fish on it...

[@WILKINSOUTDOORADVENTURES]

Awesome episode..we have no size limit or quantity limit on crappie or bluegill at least in my part of the state.

[@ndyakangler]

This lake has some special regs on panfish, 5 crappies and 10 bluegills. Basically half the normal limit for most MN waters. I had to double check and there is no size limit there although 10” is about as small as I like to keep anyway.

[@andrewsnyder179]

Great! To see you back out at it. Keep em coming. Love each and every post!

[@fishermann2776]

Good to see ya back on the water. Come on Bass season !!! 👍

[@ndyakangler]

Next weekend! I can’t wait to hook into some river smallies again!

[@mkach2521]

Good to see you back!

[@ryanwalker2299]

Gotta love those ND winter's!! Got my kayak out and heading out to devil's lake here soon!

[@ndyakangler]

I drive up there for work and saw a couple kayaks around the bridges on hwy 2. Looks like fun if you can get out there on a day when the wind isn’t so crazy.

[@ryanwalker2299]

Yeah that's the issue I run into all to often, I like finding other small lakes like the one in the video, it's always nice to get where the big boats can't, I've got a few small lakes marked on Google maps it's just the worry of if they have fish

[@elebake]

you should make a shirt that says, "there's only one way to find out"

[@nisan707]

he's the keeper for sure :)

[@ralphpearson5420]

Thank you my friend, we like your style and enjoy every adventure. I wonder, have you had a chance to check out the Hobie Pro Angler 360? I can’t help but see it as a possible life changer a often as I see you with a lunker in one hand and an oar in the other. Truly do appreciate your efforts. REP

[@natew48]

Panfish are definitely fun to catch. They put on a good fight and then most of the time they are too small but it's still a blast. I dont waste too much time going for the big toothy fish because I'm out there to have fun and catch whatever is biting. I usually end up catching a pike or two during that time but I mostly target the panfish.

[@ryangeinnotta6449]

Love watching your videos man, I just moved to Minnesota (Burnsville) last year from Philadelphia, PA and can’t wait to start fishing. I would love tips and places to fish around the metro or where ever they are biting!

[@ndyakangler]

Thanks Ryan! I mostly fish the western part of the state but there’s no shortage of water to fish no matter where you are in MN. I’d check out google maps and find some lakes close to you, then look those lakes up on the MN DNRs Lakefinder website. There’s tons of good info on lakes there including maps and DNR test net results so you can see the species, size, and numbers of fish they sampled. That’s how I go about looking for new water to fish. There should be fish biting just about everywhere now though, bass and panfish are getting ready to spawn so they’ll be in shallow water. There’s also a couple groups on Facebook you can check out if you’re on there, “Fishing Minnesota” is where a lot of people post reports and if you have a kayak check out the Minnesota Kayak Fishing Association. A lot of that groups members are from the cities and they meet up and fish often.

[@Alex-nr4xb]

Minnesotan here as well, what lake was this? All the crappie in my area are only around 9-10"

[@Gman6755]

The hardcore among us would like to watch you clean those slabs....

[@CookingandFishing]

Catch and cook!

[@paulmanzone8373]

Looks like you got us plenty for tonight's fry, what time should I be there lol

[@BarFlyFishingTexas]

Sub’d, i’m a big Crappie/Cat guy, been on a kayak for over 10 years… I love having the content to watch! Tight lines brother! #BarFlyFishingTexas

[@beawesomeoutdoors]

Nice show. #BeAwesomeOutdoors can't wait to get after some CRAPPIES this weekend.

[@darrellbowen1582]

Looked like you had a great time catching those slabs

[@bigbensarrowheadchannel2739]

Great video. Getcha Pull!

[@chaseyboi2937]

Fishing goat 😤

[@MVCompassRose]

Gotta ask.... cart manufacturer? And brand of paddle? I love this video. Looks so peaceful

[@ndyakangler]

I’m hoping to be back on this lake in a couple weeks! The paddle is a Bending Branches angler pro. The cart I got from Cabelas, can’t remember the brand.

[@xtrabacon8562]

good fisher man

[@domecook]

Well hello there... Super nice content I enjoy all of your videos... I got a question about your tackle... Please can you explain what Assembel you use.. I mean started by the line and than you got...i would try to rebuild it and try it here in Sweden. I would appreciate if I could get a answer. I wish a good day Keep on the good work.

[@powerhouseboys3660]

Never lock something up by the wheels, they can be easily removed.. Good video !

[@mattheweckerson6128]

great vid!

[@henrychen3070]

Like your voice!

[@ossacatiastril4834]

Welcome back!

[@fishingmn4517]

Heck yeah nice crappies!

[@Detroit3Pistons]

Do you ever ice fish this Lake? I tried it this winter just curious of your results? I’m thinking about trying it also for bass this summer in my kayak.

[@thomassmith2056]

thanks for sharing 😃

[@johnathonarnold9070]

Love the videos, new to the channel. Do you ever go for walleye in your kayak? I miss those so much after moving to va. Delicious

[@ehrensmith915]

Was wondering if the river you were fishing in with your grandads lures was mn too? If so, which one?

[@zubertish]

What, no ice Yakin? Agreed, I'm in SD and winters are just about 6 months too long!

[@ndyakangler]

There’s a couple river spots that stay open all winter if we get a day warm enough to get the kayak out. I need to try to get some ice fishing videos up this winter too, although all my fishing luck seems to be used up on open water lol.

[@dalemartin9948]

If you have time, talk to us about what you recommend for a kayak fishing boat.

[@precisionanglingYT]

Nice. Solid Crappie!

[@jonashamrah2428]

Matt- Winter has lasted way too long here in IL! It is just now finally getting nice out! Its a shame, IL is just a crappy state for fishing! I envy you that you're able to hit MN and ND waters for great fishing. I will be up in MN for 2 weeks at the end of July. In your vid, was there any structure the crappie were laying down by, or just off the reed/grass? Surprised no northerns came in for an easy meal, that is if there are northerns in that lake. As always, another great video! I am always looking forward to your vids!

[@ndyakangler]

Thanks Jonas! There wasn’t any structure other than the dead cattails and reeds from last year. Crappies like to spawn around those. I think that one spot was holding the majority of them because it was closest to deep water and the wind was blowing directly into it. I did some stand up paddling around the shallows yesterday and saw several nice pike and a ton of crappies about a foot deep in some of the thickest reeds out there. Lots of big ones but the weeds were too thick to try to work anything in there with my 4lb line.

[@shawnsjostrom8451]

Yeah Minnesota is a crazy weather state but I still love living in Minnesota plus where is this lake

[@jeffgordon9103]

Grew up central Minnesota near the st.croix

[@vangyang6357]

What is the name of that lake call?

[@goku1qaibvang323]

Bass lake

[@rolandgdean]

I'm curious. I know crappie are like "the best" for eating but, why do you never keep-n-cook any smallies?

[@ndyakangler]

Most of the spots I fish for smallmouth have catch and release only restrictions.

[@rolandgdean]

@@ndyakangler Awesome! Thanks Matt!

[@SouloDoloMusic]

Just discovered you today and subscribed. Ever thought about a catch, clean, and cook? Would be interesting to see. Tight lines.

[@davidmann9467]

What kayak cart do you use? Not sure you mentioned it in your kayak rig video.

[@ndyakangler]

I’m not sure of the brand, got it from Cabellas a few years back. I added the runners to it so my kayak would stay in place a little better.

[@Gerberd4936]

how did you cook the fish?

[@ndyakangler]

I fried them up with some Cajun shore lunch.

[@Gerberd4936]

NDYakAngler nice. Can’t really eat the fish here in PGH. I’ve caught a few crappies. Nothing like those footers though usually just like 6-7 inchers. I like the gulp worm on the jig head. I usually catch rock bass with something similar.

[@derekdavis6508]

Lot's of lakes up there, my friend lives in Champlain, or Chaplin I always forget the name.

[@onfootbassin]

Champlain is in NY/VT/Quebec

[@deanwalker6122394226]

Assuming he means Champlin, MN

[@chrisreumont]

Nice day of fishing . I noticed you had a couple of registration decals on your kayak. Is that the law in Mn and want does it cost? Another great video. Thanks for posting.

[@craigfarstad8763]

Greater than 10' registration required. $24.00 for 3 years.

[@AndroidM-op7zf]

Any bass in that lake?

[@ndyakangler]

I caught a few small ones. I targeted them on this lake a few summers ago and it was mostly small ones that day too. Maybe a few 3-4lbers mixed in.

[@kylewilts9123]

came across this while researching and planning next years fishing. kwik ??? - can you get through the channels to the other little potholes to the sw? (yes I know where you are. tight lips and tight lines) Just got a yak this past summer and am looking for little holes to get away. I'm just down the freeway in Alex if you are interested in this area for bass and panfish.

[@ndyakangler]

As far as I could tell you can’t get to those without portaging. I doubt they’d even be worth trying, the little bay I launch into is about the same size and maybe 2ft deep.

[@kylewilts9123]

@@ndyakangler thx for the info. And again I'm just down the freeway if you have the urge for a change of pace.

[@dbcooper692]

your voice sounds just like my cousins he also lives in MN

[@filipinowhiteboy]

Wait, he's from Minnesota? I thought he was Canadian.

[@dbcooper692]

@@filipinowhiteboy your a hapa that's good most hapa's are very good looking people be proud!!!

[@filipinowhiteboy]

@@dbcooper692 hmmmm?

[@raqeeblewis5216]

cant wait to get back on the water

[@ivankeo4281]

Where is this lake at? I live in saint michael and i basicly dont know where to fish. Greatly appreciated with any help.

[@ndyakangler]

This is a couple hours northwest of you in Ottertail County. Not sure what you're after but you live a few miles south of one of the best stretches of river for smallmouth in the state. Plenty of other fish in the Mississippi too. I'd scope out some nearby lakes on Google maps and look them up on the DNR's lakefinder, there you can look at the test net results and see what types, size, and numbers of fish they sampled. That's pretty much how I go about finding new lakes to try.

[@superflysk8rguy]

Is it the crow river you are talking about? I’m looking for a place to take my new kayak out for some smallie action. Any suggestions? Love your vids by the way! Keep em coming!

[@ndyakangler]

I was talking about the Mississippi but the Crow River is one of its tributaries so I’m sure you’d find some smallmouth there too.

[@ds2271]

Man that’s a relaxing lake. There isn’t 400 ski boats and jet skis all around

[@tonyvar4315]

Whats the name of this lake anyone ?

[@charlesjacksoniii8787]

What kind of slip bobber is that?

[@dagger281]

You should do some icefishing vids!🤙

[@torydavid4059]

Hey Matt! Nice to see you back in action! Question, do you have multiple reels with different size line on them or do you completely change out your line when you want to change pound test?

[@ndyakangler]

I have three of the MGX spinning reels. I keep 10lb mono on all of their main spools but that reel also comes with a spare “shallow” spool that works well for smaller diameter line. I have one spooled up with 4lb mono I was using here and one with 15lb braid.

[@55chh]

What part of Minnesota (without getting too specific)?

[@ndyakangler]

Otter Tail county.

[@NovemberContent]

Do a catch and cook for panfish please!

[@basschaser9356]

What kayak cart are you using?

[@ndyakangler]

Not sure what brand it is, I got it at Cabelas several years ago and added the runners to it so it wouldn’t move around on some of those rougher trails.

[@basschaser9356]

NDYakAngler thanks

[@ivankeo4281]

Is it too late for crappie fishing? I only find small bluegills and sunfish around my area. I thought buying a boat might give me higher chance of catching some big one. But if the lake doesnt have big fish then its kinda pointless.

[@ndyakangler]

It’s never too late to fish crappies, you’d probably just have to look a little deeper now that they’re likely done spawning up shallow. Some lakes do have a ton of small ones and that can stunt the population. Sometimes only a certain area of the lake seems to attract the big ones. I noticed that at this lake when I went back a couple weeks ago. Little ones everywhere but a couple points seemed to hold all the 11-14” fish.

[@RonaldsGailitis]

nice catch

[@douafang5273]

What lake is this.

[@johnboone4460]

are your camera lenses polarized

[@ndyakangler]

Yes, I have a polarized lens for the Hero 5 I use with the hat cam.

[@johnboone4460]

@@ndyakangler Thought so, nice to be able to see into the water. Part of it is the clear Minnesota lakes also, I am sure. hope to have Kayak by this fall.Then I can share some videos of Illinois Crappie fishing.. really appreciate your videos.

[@MrCoffeekelly]

Man I need to move. If that lake were here in Illinois there'd be 50 cars parked at that lot.

[@fishingmn4517]

hey awesome video! are you using the head mount for your camera? im assuming gopro?

[@ndyakangler]

Thanks! I’m using a hat cam rig I built myself with a GoPro Hero 5 and a Zoom H1/atr-3350 lapel mic for audio.