EPIC Day Fishing River BEASTS!

I explore a new stretch of river in my kayak and it pays off big time! Fishing for pike and muskie on a cold spring day turned into a trip I won't forget!
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[@ifdbake]

Hey ND! You need to make a decal out of the circular image by your name and sell it in your merch. The orange one with your silhouette in the kayak. I think it would be a big seller. 😃 You’re my favorite KZbin fisherman!

[@Carter-xj9xd]

I know! That would be so cool I’ve watched him for about two years now it would be a big seller

[@craigsylvia2343]

Sold! I’m in!

[@rayflynn7942]

I would add / therapist 😊

[@WestbrookRollingHillsAcoustic]

I agree 💯 I would have it on my jeep on my phone on my Guitar 🎸 be a sweet shirt for sure to

[@2199SPUDMAN]

I'd buy one!

[@Petrolhead99999]

To anyone who fishes regularly or rarely... This guy is not normal. It is VERY rare that anyone is able to catch fish like this, much less consistently! ND, you have a great voice, admirable ethics, and legit skills. Always glad to watch your videos.

[@thekingsson1757]

Georgia native here I lived in the upper Midwest for about 9 years Wisconsin to be exact when I tell you the rivers in WI MINN IW that region is stocked with small mouths Pike Bluegill for days. Rarely did I not catch fish if you go at the right time early morning or evening time. I have yet to find an area down south except Florida that you can catch fish with such easy

[@davycrocket4858]

​@@thekingsson1757this is a North Dakota River I believe and I don't know many people that catch big musky often. This guy makes a video once per week where he's usually slaying fish which is pretty impressive

[@thekingsson1757]

@@davycrocket4858 you’re right about musky

[@craigjohnchronicles2504]

Coolest bites i've seen in a long time. ...has to be said - love the way you respect and treat the fish.

[@ndyakangler]

I think it’s extremely rare the water is that low and clear. I definitely got out there on the right day! We went back a few days later and hammered some fish but visibility was way down.

[@thedlc7784]

@@ndyakanglermy bass fishing reservoir is rarely clear. But I was sight fishing a bass from the bank and just like in this video, a second one came up and after a couple seconds hammered it.

[@thedlc7784]

It’s such an adrenaline inducing experience watching them hit your lure right in front of yiu

[@chuckmorton8823]

agreed

[@SiTengoTiempo]

This is not normal fishing and this is not a normal guy. This is EXTREMELY good fishing by a wizard. Great work!!!

[@Jetrojack04]

Oh man! This video got my heart PUMPING! All the drama of fishing perfectly encapsulated. Love how you finenessed those two muskies. That's SO hard. Your skill never ceases to amaze me.

[@ndyakangler]

It was crazy it’s like those fish didn’t mind me sitting right next to them! I just try to stay as quiet and still as possible when I’ve got one close.

[@markg1490]

That was a big muskie. No kidding. I like that you don't cuss when you lose a fish. Great video once again.

[@Bow-Man]

Go back 7 years and watch the broken pole video... He came Fn close lol

[@Jetrojack04]

Agreed! Thanks for keeping it clean with the language. I can watch these videos with my kids and help pass on the love of fishing.

[@kneegloc]

You could almost feel the exasperation in his grunt, but then comes the good-natured chuckle. lol

[@MONARCHWERK27125]

Yeah that’s real hard too lol! My language is very not clean when I lose a fish, especially if I lost one of that size.

[@markg1490]

@@MONARCHWERK27125 I understand 😊

[@scottm.4091]

I have recently heard someone call this guy the Bob Ross of fishing. I think that works! Such a soft calming voice. Top notch videos! Lots of fish and edited nicely!

[@outdoorrn2980]

More like Mr. Rogers of fishing with the voice.😂

[@MrHarryson1985]

Start your Saturday morning off right on the river with Matt

[@puvlea83]

Isn't it the best

[@ironmikebassmaster3252]

He is truly blessed, to have a river full of such magnificent beasts!!!

[@robmetzger8616]

This would be the best day of fishing in the life of 99% of fisherman I bet. Awesome

[@michaelduy9055]

Sight fishing those big Musky would give me a heart attack!

[@NitroBoarder17]

right id be shaking and hyperventilating lol

[@LiSa.N.J]

This is a Muskie gold mine. I sure hope you come back and make more videos of this place. Looks HOT!! Stay safe and FISH ON!!

[@ryanstein3885]

Moved to ND a couple of years ago and found that theres more than just walleye here by watching your videos. Thanks for always keeping it clean too. Makes me want to go fish now.

[@ericwakeman6665]

Man I love your videos. I lose a little pike and am obsessing over what I did wrong for days. You lose the musky of a lifetime, take a moment, and go catch a few more. Zen and the art of musky fishing with the Bob Ross of fishing great stuff man.

[@Kltpzyxm17]

Thanks for taking me along! 👋

[@ndyakangler]

I haven’t really used scent much, other than giving my bag of wacky worms a squirt. Coincidentally we went back a few days later and threw giant wacky worms there and they worked surprisingly well! I didn’t add scent to the big worms but I’m pretty sure they had some in the pack.

[@69adrummer]

We need a NDYakAngler signature kayak series STAT!!

[@ironmikebassmaster3252]

I agree he should design his own kayak for his style of fishing!

[@adriangogioiu2611]

A comment from Romania:we do not have muskies here, only pike, walleyes and red finns... My utmost respect for you as a fisherman and a person...thank you for taking everybody with you on your wonderful journeys...

[@coloradohrfishin1966]

The numbers you saw in this video for muskys is more than I have seen in a lifetime, period! This has been the only freshwater fish that has alluded me, and with that I live vicariously through you on each catch of these beasts! 💪💪

[@emmetkirchman]

Just what I needed on a Saturday morning

[@george8214]

That’s some of the best behavior footage ever. Muskie guys must be frothing over this video. To see how they react to those baits is incredible.

[@charlesr.aliffjr.4050]

Another great muskie fishing video by the one and only NDYakAngler‼These are such enjoyable videos to watch…the only sounds you hear are the sounds of Matt being at one with nature. None of that unnatural, ridiculous, obnoxious loud music and fake emotion. Well done, Mr. Matt. ✅👊🏻💯🎯 🎣

[@SirensOfSEWI]

Sight-fishing muskies?? 😂 great work Matt, just the footage alone without catching one would have been worth the watch. I bought a kayak because of you and I hope to experience the same thing one day.

[@Roman-jx1jb]

That drive by at 7:17 was awesome too. Lots of highlights from this trip 😂 Reeled it in quick and dude zoomed by chasing it. Awesome video as always, Matt!

[@billybob7392]

if you read this, take a look at at again. its not a fish. its dare i say a ghost fish? or i have no idea. it materializes and dematerializes. a camera artifact? played it at .25 speed over a dozen of times and it just does not look "correct"

[@Roman-jx1jb]

@billybob7392 wild! I figured it just swam down quickly but who knows 😂 I'll keep my eyes out for ghost fish whenever I'm out too. Never know what you might see

[@larrywhittaker9901]

SMALLER and slower the golden rule for cold weather fishing 👍👍

[@mikepollock8295]

Wow 3 huge muskie catches very cool! Thanks for taking us along for this trip! Take care Matt and see you next adventure. Don't forget to get a bigger net :)!

[@danweaver3443]

Great videos. You treat every catch no matter how big or small with respect. The shakes you get make your videos that much more immersive. You get excited by the catch, nice change of pace from the channels that just catch to create videos. Much more relatable to the average fishermen. Keep it up

[@brianmaas3221]

Hopefully the lack of snow this winter here in NoDak-MN does not result in ultra low lake and river levels this fishing season and affect the bite. Nice job on this video!

[@HeatherGraff-jc4pk]

What a crazy day of fishing!! My heart broke for you with that first loss… but you more than made up for it with the three monsters you caught afterwards! Exactly why I love watching your videos, nothing but pure, awesome fishing! 👏🏼

[@ironmikebassmaster3252]

I love it how when you miss a big fish you just give a chuckle, well now you know where they're living anyway... And you can come back and try another day (you will make another show here, right?) Great job as always Matt you're the man❤❤❤ and I know you mentioned something about this but it is truly amazing how they do not spook!!! And yeah buddy you definitely need a bigger net😅! You ever think about putting double split rings on those swimbaits it just gives them a little more room to wiggle and not twist those hooks out!

[@GS-xn6lz]

We still have ice on our rivers and lakes up here in Southern Manitoba, so thank you for the early tease Matt.

[@cra-bassint.v.5664]

That bad net job had me yelling from the toilet "GET HIM!! GET HIM!!" 😂🤣😂🤣 The ol lady prob thinks im losing my mind lmfao.. good job and an epic day brother. Thanks for taking us along for the thrills and fun!

[@2inHeartattack]

Consistently the most amazing fishing content available. These spots are amazing

[@essneaks]

I was screaming GET HIM IN THE NET!!!!! HES NOT ON THE HOOKS!! 😂😂😂 love this channel!

[@arnemueller2112]

Epic, indeed!! This was like going to a movie theatre. Man, now I want to go on the water immediately. Thanks for your entertainment!

[@TheodoreSchnell]

One of the many great things about your videos: You nearly always have proof of the ones that get away! What an epic day you had! Congrats! Love your videos!

[@rowanking7518]

Looks like you've got a new top video Matt. This was awsome.

[@e.dejong6421]

Did you see......? Keep a look at the right site of your Kayak at 7min.17. Don´t follow the cast (while you commenting ...crap oh he took a swipe at that jiggy, that is) but keep on looking in the water, you see the pike passing at lightning speed. Real nice. Keep up the work. Really enjoy the vid, really relaxing!

[@ndyakangler]

Probably a muskie, that’s all the saw out there all day and any area I saw one I’d see at least two. They must be getting close to starting spawn.

[@ironmikebassmaster3252]

Yeah I saw that too it was chasing that little white jig and somehow eagle eyed Matt missed it😂

[@jamiewelsh5269]

I think that was water spraying off of his line

[@dcbuis2]

Just another AWESOME episode, Matt! Those two muskies just hanging out next to you as you work your swimbait like a dying perch...a rare experience I'm grateful you shared with us. THANK YOU!

[@Perfectpike89]

Holy cow possible the coolest strikes on camera on this platform

[@SeMoArtifactAdventures]

The one you lost is the one you’ll remember the most!!! 😂 I can remember every big fish I’ve ever lost. Looked like a lot of fun!

[@jakeyjakey4018]

clearly you haven’t been fishing much

[@SeMoArtifactAdventures]

@@jakeyjakey4018 clearly you haven’t or else you’d have one to remember. 😂

[@greatplainsman3662]

Ahhh, the Bob Marley of fishing....oh, wait. Awesome video my friend, keep doing what ya doing.

[@roysaari3028]

Great day!! Appreciate you!! Enjoy each day!!!

[@dougaranda6187]

A muskie coming unhooked at the boat is a best case scenario for me. I hate wrestling those damn things to get the hooks out.

[@ndyakangler]

Yeah I don’t like dealing with treble hooks and big angry fish.

[@dougaranda6187]

@@ndyakangler Exactly!

[@ironmikebassmaster3252]

Getting to see them boat side is the best thrill anyway... And you don't have to worry about nasty thrashing fish and big old treble hooks in your flesh😂😂😂

[@MooseKnuckle8]

​@@ndyakanglercheck out the video at stamp 7:19 that big muskie chased your bait in when you was burning it In!!! Check it out that would make a cool clip!!!

[@PigPatrolTV]

That is some of the sickest stuff I've ever seen 🤯

[@ndyakangler]

It was an insane day! I can’t remember if I’ve ever caught three muskie in a trip from the kayak but this might have been a first!

[@paulchappelhymns]

My Mom used to say that if your boat-mate has hooked on a Musky, and you're not on net duty, cast just behind the first first as there is often a second one just as big or bigger right there. Amazing video again, thank you so much!

[@ndyakangler]

Not a bad idea! You hear people say muskie are territorial fish but I’ve seen them hanging out in pairs even well after spawn.

[@Skewdawoodo-ms3uf]

bro is the only man on earth that consistently catches muskie every time he fishes (and huge 40 inchers at that)I need to learn the ways. (Or steal his fishing spots)

[@ndyakangler]

I read up on where they stocked them here in ND maybe eight years ago now. They put thousands of them in a few lakes, a couple that are part of river systems, and they’re all right around that 40” size now!

[@ThePooflair5]

BABE HE DROPPED ANOTHER BANGING!!!

[@SubsonicFoil126]

I can only wish to be as chill as this guy

[@checkmatekingtwothisiswhit7685]

"Yaking'' with NDA! Thanks for bringing me along.

[@scottwieder7482]

This footage is so good with that water clarity

[@irkjustice5600]

Good Saturday morning! Another awesome video. Getting ready to head out myself for a bit this morning. Tight lines!

[@user-jv5qp4ji9m]

Currently raining with sleet here in west sd, let's go brandon.... I mean fishing. Let's go fishing!!!

[@chubbrock659]

Correct on both! 😂

[@Turbo4Joe363]

Awesome Musky fishing! So cool to be able to see them in that clear river water. For those monster Musky & Pike.... Maybe attach a Cradle Net to the side if your kayak and then pop it open when you are trying to land them?

[@terrynicewonger5434]

The way you can get right over them is awesome video ….very cool to watch…..

[@AnxiousBaits]

Intro clip was crazy!

[@animalspeters6631]

Always love your movies!! No nonsense and good, relaxing video's! Grtz from the Netherlands🇵🇾

[@chinncannon]

Hey, I remember all those times i've been fishing and just see several muskies swimming in the crystal clear water under my kayak...oh wait, no... that's NEVER happened to me.

[@user-nh8mq5in4s]

FREAKING. AWESOME. FISHERMANS DREAM CATCH MAN !!

[@rolandgdean]

OMG!!! That opening footage! "EPIC" is right for sure. Great job Matt.

[@lupiaan2021]

Nice "Great White Buffalo" at 9:22... It never gets old to be able to see such beautiful creatures through water.. Thanks for the thrill with no frill

[@craigrock8444]

Incredible footage man!!! I so look forward to these river monster vids!!

[@LeahsHooked]

WOOOOOOOOOWZA!!!! That was one of the best fishing videos I’ve ever seen! Well done!!

[@shortround889]

WOW!! Congrats!

[@OldLadyAngler]

Dang that first Musky was an absolute GIANT. I'm still working on getting my first Musky catch. Oh that 2nd one was huge too. Nice morning!

[@nathanclark4674]

Just an unbelievable day! Buck fever in the kayak! I was on the edge of my seat with you. Needing a bigger net = the best fishing problem you can have😂

[@Clayton_Bigsby]

Awesome patience and presentation with that swimbait, Matt. You're a great role model for young fishermen.

[@kittyokat13]

The fish @9:25 you said he wants to eat. Yea he does! That thing could of ate a Double cheeseburger frys and a large shake!! LOL

[@jensjesfjeld6238]

What a great video! This is video evidence why we love fishing. You're blessed to be in one of the best freshwater fishing spots in the world, far as I'm concerned. (I'm in NW South Dakota). Thanks for sharing one of the most amazing sports fishing experiences to be had!

[@ronmixson7637]

Great video,Matt. Loved it.

[@kennethgoin628]

You gotta love that spring water clarity! It's rare to watch the fish you're after get after it and there's just nothing quite like it when it happens!

[@hbrianunderwood4946]

That is some great footage! Amazing!

[@randallburgess46]

Another great day on the water! Those Musky are so beautiful and big!!! Thanks for posting this video.

[@thomas77597]

This is awesome man - thanks!

[@zoomzoomgt]

Matt! How u keep ur excitement bottled up n under control is crazy!! 9999999.9999% all of us would be screaming and punching the air loosing that 1st one. to see that many musky (sight fishing) and keep such a calm lvl head is insane lol. We all wait every saturday, and this saturday did not dissapoint!!

[@bassman8144]

That is just absolutely beautiful! Great job as always👍🏻

[@xplosivepyrotechnics]

Love the vids man! Can’t wait to start fishing consistent this year.

[@robertbutcher4201]

Defiantly an "Epic Day" Matt, nice going and that clear water sight fishing was awesome!!! Wish we had water that clear here in Jersey.......

[@vafishing8296]

Absolutely one of the coolest eats ever!!!

[@CAPMARK123]

Great day of musky fishing !!!!! Thanks for sharing.....😊😊😊😊

[@DanKoning777]

9:39 - *"Crap, crap, crap"* - Bob Ross has just left the building! Great hookup anyway-great video Matt! God bless. [edit]: 14:58 The smile on your face combined with your comment "I'm not even upset about the fish I lost" confirms the age old truth: "Nothing takes the sting out of losing something when it's replaced with another one. Something every middle school boy learns when he loses a girlfriend only to find another one the following day. 😂

[@rayhollingsworth2588]

Nice👍 That was cool watching the catch !! Awesome fish!!

[@rogerramjet7567]

Thank you so much for the great footage!!! Priceless entertainment!! 👍👍👏👏

[@Da93teg87]

Loving all the new vids Matt! A good variety of new stuff and backlogs we never know what we'll see! Looking forward to spring spawn vids soon!

[@jimgillett1184]

Epic is right Matt! Great catches and wonderful footage brother. I am ready for some of the same. I live on Decatur Lake on the Sugar River and have a 13.5" fishing Kayak. A lot of Smallmouth and Pike. I caught a couple 19" Walleye last fall. Dnr signs by the launch says there's Musky but my neighbors said they haven't seen any. Good stuff Tight Line's brother

[@charlesloftis2920]

In my opinion, you caught four that day, not three. Within a rod's length of your craft I think you should count 'em. That the fish doesn't have to be handled is a bonus; a win-win. Man, you're amazing angler!

[@ndyakangler]

I was a little bummed with it being the first one I hooked into, but the rest of the day made up for it!

[@Steve-MN]

That musky was awesome to see! So cool!

[@bigfah2506]

What a way to start the day

[@dannyauger7223]

Lov watching your huge muskie fishing days. Absolutely kick ass bud. Can't wait for the next one cheers 🍻

[@puvlea83]

At @9:37 you'll hear Matt get AS ANGRY as he will EVER GET 😂.

[@ironmikebassmaster3252]

Yeah he can be cool as a cucumber sometimes can't he?

[@lexluth1]

This may be my favorite video that you’ve done! Amazing! Thank you for sharing your fishing experiences. I always look forward to your new videos.

[@JAdams-qy7ii]

What it's awesome is to be able to put a face to the Bob Ross' voice of modern day fishing.

[@jamesschnell4919]

Crappy thing is those bigger nets really get in the way. Awesome video! What a way for you to really truly get your 2024 fishing season going.

[@ndyakangler]

I did find a bigger Frabill that I think will work great! The handle slides into the net part when not in use so it doesn’t get in the way.

[@jamesschnell4919]

@ndyakangler good to hear you've got an option! Loving those musky videos. Up close and personal in the kayak. Absolutely intense.

[@southsideronnie]

Nice fish! Good job, thank you for sharing!!

[@donaldstimson1401]

Outstanding footage. Your videos make my day. Thanks for sharing.

[@Antler_addict]

You must be the only angler that fishes those waters. I have never seen waters with near zero pressure & fish soo care free that you are right above them.

[@kockarSO]

One of your best videos.Bravo!!!

[@davidkatz6601]

Absolutely sick!!

[@starkeyshelbyj]

Beautiful opening, incredible

[@freddimon94]

Amazing content as always!

[@marisalevy8325]

Wow!!! Epic indeed! 🎉

[@Gearsofchocolate]

I get so excited every time I see you have uploaded a new video! Because of you, I am planning on looking into getting a kayak as well. Love the channel dude!