Epic Battle With A River BEAST!

Fishing a rat lure hoping to hook into a muskie or big pike, I finally find the big bite I'm looking for!
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Gear used on this trip:
Lure: Spro BBZ-1 Rat 50 (currently unavailable)
Rod: St Croix Victory 7'1" MH F amzn.to/3xCxjjM
Reel: Daiwa Tatula 150 amzn.to/3xevYyc
Line: Power Pro Super Slick V2 40lb amzn.to/3zuLdpq
Leader: Berkley 30lb 6" amzn.to/3aNSyGd
Pliers: Umpqua Rivergrip amzn.to/3ttH15k
Anchor: Power Pole Micro amzn.to/3zqHLfA
Net: Ozark Trail brand from Walmart

[@chucklatour1208]

I've often thought what an excellent caster you are.....nice to see even the best catch a tree like the rest of us.

[@skydiver6711]

You said what I was about to say. This guy is the best.

[@jarodjudd6435]

That tree was the biggest catch

[@miketroutt1371]

It’s good to see he’s human.

[@katiap7065]

I've caught more trees than fish so far this summer...

[@jacobbriggs49]

That my dad

[@300options7]

Still the absolute best fisherman KZbin channel, no extra loud music, click bait, etc. just being yourself man, I hope you’re doing well.

[@jeffarmfield2346]

If you like this channel you should check out TyPigPatrol as well. He doesn't add any background stuff either.

[@300options7]

@@jeffarmfield2346 Appreciate it brotha, ill definitely check him out.

[@markderbyshire3867]

100 percent

[@alanhearne6733]

And no swearing 🤷‍♂️

[@TermlessHGW]

This channel and Richard Gene the fishing machine are the only ones I can watch. Well and Primanki but that's from Poland 🇵🇱

[@ericsevier]

Thanks for including the tree retrieval followed by a hook foul up. Makes me not feel so bad when it happens to me.

[@titaniumcrayon3090]

Happens to every fisherman anywhere. They just don’t show it. I’ve been fishing for like 10 years and just the other day I lost 4 brand new lures back to back. Just gotta move on

[@ADVENTURESOFBZ]

@@titaniumcrayon3090 oofff back to back 😬😬. Yup it happens to all of us. Especially us that fish ALOT. Tight lines men!!!

[@striperhunter-ic2wt]

A tree pounder!

[@titaniumcrayon3090]

@@ADVENTURESOFBZ lost two jackhammers and two frogs. Bad day..

[@ADVENTURESOFBZ]

@@titaniumcrayon3090 ohhh daaaang yeah those jackhammer ain't cheap either😬😬

[@Dunno.07]

This guy is the Bob Ross of fishing

[@cdizz557]

Thanks for not being a sellout like most KZbin fisherman….always about fishing pure and simple not doing whatever gets you clicks and what’s popular

[@mr.partyinaboxxx4560]

BEST FISHING CONTENT ON KZbin! Idk how this guy doesn’t have 1,000,000 subscribers. Keep on posting these amazing videos!

[@highaf_fishingtv420]

Purely cause his videos are for Fisherman and not googan children

[@thomasstevenhebert]

The man is cleaning up Muskie this year for sure

[@muskyslayeroutdoors3499]

Sadly more people into video games

[@MavisRecon]

Because you have to sell your soul to someone somewhere to get a million followers. It becomes obvious when you see so many of your heroes go down the drain when they get big. NDYak ain't likely gonna do that.

[@muskyslayeroutdoors3499]

@@MavisRecon yup alot of celebs litterly sell there souls to satan

[@yummygogolak]

It's such a relief to see that at least some parts of your outings look exactly like mine - I mean getting lures out of trees, cleaning salad off hooks, and losing fish that you thought were on.

[@greglemieux9809]

Exactly. It just proves that fishing is fishing. 👍💯

[@georgeball1147]

Last second hits at the boat always get your heart pumping, i was holding my breath every time you got it close. Great video Matt.

[@WilsonSoftwash]

And I love that you still don’t play music when you catch a fish. Not hating on the other channels, but I love that I feel like I’m there and everything is just natural.

[@shootingsupplies3961]

After watching everything you put out for a few years now, you FINALLY caught a damn tree !! That's where I would spend 50% of my time. Enjoy your content, keep up the good work !

[@flyfisherman1544]

Matt you are a hell of a fishermen always love your content thank you for taking a cripple man on a fishing adventure keep it up thank you again

[@starkeyshelbyj]

Thank you Matt, real, with reverence for nature, no music - so glad to have found your channel!

[@TheRiverAddict]

You were totally not expecting that fish to hit 😂 those are the most exciting bites.

[@keving454]

Thank you for showing at least one tree cast. It certainly makes me feel better.

[@doster59]

I'm glad I'm not the only one who fishes for squirrels! 😁

[@coorky4]

You know its going to be a good day when you just sit down with your morning coffee and see NDY has posted a new video. Keep it up. I love the videos

[@ronaldclayton1832]

I'll tell you what!, I've been fishing rats, frogs, and super spooks for a long long time (I'm 50), but I didn't get good until I started watching this angler back in 2017, thank you for reaching and teaching all of us through great content and knowledge of the lures and love for the tradition of fishing!.

[@barryelizando4597]

Never thought I could get a rush off watching someone else fishing on video but hell I sure did !

[@Dark30Outdoors]

Matt, I’m a die hard musky guy! That musky was MUCH bigger than 40!! I’d put her at 43 - 45! Great job!! 👍👍

[@English_MoFo]

"A little shaking, a little tenderizeng and down you go"

[@danielnystrom6117]

I had a nice pike this morning. 42.5 inch and 18.2lbs. Took a 5 inch swimbait from westin in gold perch color. Such a good fight. When it hit it felt like a tiny pike, just a thump, and after 30 seconds she would not leave the bottom then i knew it was a bigger fish. Great film again my friend. I use the savage gear rad rat 10 inch, just bent the lip way back so it cant dive. So much fun

[@knuckledragger2412]

Great start to a Saturday morning!! My favorite river that is close is too shallow currently. 29th anniversary is tomorrow so taking mama on a overnight excursion as well. I choose to live to fish another day 🤣🤣. Thanks for the fishing trip this morning 👍

[@dominiccoviello3438]

Always a good day when Matt uploads

[@lifeisfuneh]

Awesome as usual! ...and once again I love how you properly treat your catch so others can enjoy them as well! THANK YOU :)

[@paulmanzone8373]

You are still my you tube hero of fishing!!! That muskie was insane!!!

[@pappy9356]

I have always enjoyed your pinpoint casting but was thrilled to see you put 1 in the trees. Nice musky battle. More northern & musky video's my favorites.

[@johndak1]

I love your videos I live in the same area that you live and I fish the same rivers that you do. It’s a real joy to watch a local fisherman.

[@jonathanturgeon1897]

Love when fishing’s own Bob “Matt” Ross hits the water. Thank you for a great video.

[@wallacebell4311]

Another exciting kayak fishing trip! You are a joy too watch and an excellent teacher of fishing techniques!

[@Snaproll47518]

Great video! I appreciate how you didn’t edit out snags, fouling and fish that got off. The video shows a fisherman’s true experience.

[@MikeSmith-ug5el]

that first TREE pounder you caught was nice lol the muskie scared me just watching the video i could only imagine the rush you got great video like always

[@CaseyPolicastro]

Throwing the lure into the trees? Now you're on my level.

[@josephrottman4057]

I was SO HAPPY to see his lure go into a tree!! He IS human, after all! First bad cast I have ever seen from him!!!

[@christopherveze1977]

First cast blow up!!! 10 inch Rat Lure freaking awesome brother!!! What a MUSKY!!! I AGREE BEST FISHING CONTENT ON KZbin WITH NO YELLING, ANNOYING YOUNG IDIOTS, LOUD MUSIC, CLICK BAIT..ETC. BEAUTIFUL VIDEOS AND ALWAYS CRUSHING THEM HOGS/MUSKY!!! PIKE TOO!!! WISH I LIVED THERE. Much love from Pittsburgh!!!

[@christinerogers5331]

Thank you so much!!! I thoroughly enjoy watching you fish and your genuine verbale response when you hook-up! Great muskie!!! Keep up the wonderful content!

[@brucesheehe6305]

I thought that he may have tied into the Great White Whale. AHHRRRR! When Matt gets excited, you know it is a big deal!

[@6412mars]

Smallies ain't afraid of nothin'!😂 DANG! MONSTER BATTLE!👍Well worth the watch too! You have the best channel on KZbin..hands down 👍

[@darylpatrick2315]

Beautiful footage as always! Thanks for always uploading great videos!

[@lifetalkwithjon2565]

Best outdoor show I've seen in years. Well done. Makes me miss the U.P. and my Montana days ❤

[@CrouseOutdoors]

Awesome video as always. Thanks for letting us tag along Bob Ross. 🤪

[@grantruegnitz2878]

Nice catch! If you find some time, I would be really interested in you doing a video on your kayak set up, trailering, etc.

[@WilsonSoftwash]

Thanks for showing your tree hang up 😂 your casts are next level, so it’s good to see even the best get hung up sometimes!!

[@josephashley9961]

Love your videos Matt. Being disabled, I’m unable to fish as much as I would love too. That’s why I enjoy watching videos on KZbin and yours is by far one of the best. Just subscribed to your channel. Keep sharing your amazing fishing adventures. Watching from West Virginia!❤️👍🎣

[@ADVENTURESOFBZ]

River monster!!! Absolutely beautiful patterns on that musky!! Great video as always buddy

[@georgigobg]

Enjoyed it we did! Big time! Awesome to watch!

[@anglersanonymous714]

Excellent work right there! Probably my all time favorite is the SPRO rat, tried the BBZ30 and was amazed how many lmb demolish the rat then moved up to that 50 and super exciting having them blow up on that thing.

[@jeffamorin3145]

Great job as always matt!

[@the45er]

If those muskies fought half as hard pound-for-pound as smallmouth's, you'd never get one in! LOL Fun stuff here!

[@henrytruter6261]

You are great at what you do, always something new to see. So real and no pretend. Thanks for all the hard work you put in for us. 💪

[@DanielBoone337]

I seen the short you uploaded and couldn't wait to see it that was awesome brother!!!

[@noahsworld3788]

I fish the same river often and just picked up one of those mouse lures. Can't wait to try it out

[@Nunya644]

What river is it??

[@randallburgess46]

❤ great trip! When the muskee hit I was just as excited as you were! He was towing you along pretty good too! Always happy to go along, thank you so much and keep up the good work!

[@jeremybertrand7931]

That was truly an epic catch! Congrats! I love watching your videos every Saturday morning when I wake up!

[@thomaslove6494]

I love this channel... It's just very real... None of that fake bs you get with many yt channels...

[@harperanthony7]

what a beautiful fish!! and a great fight !!! love your videos brother!

[@josiahaho4446]

Another quality video! Well done and thank you for sharing more of your tips with us!

[@timothyberry9084]

Definitely the fisherman's KZbin. Straight to the point no bs.

[@sammylacks4937]

WOW!!! That was an awesome strike. We have to go offshore to get a fish like that. I love fishing for bass at night with a mouse just barely wiggling. Took me awhile to get used to night casting for them. It's all audible and helps to know the water layout. Thanks for sharing. Cool lure.

[@PeterCPRail8748]

For a river catch, that's one epic musk for sure. We'll worth the grind.

[@richardhurley3330]

I appreciate you including your mess ups in your videos. We have all caught a low hanging branch or overshot our target location with our casts before. It’s refreshing to see someone keeping it so honest in their video.

[@jamesmcdermott6934]

Man that was badass, even the big Smallie was a rush I'm sure!!!

[@DanKoning777]

Well done; great catch Matt. *God bless.*

[@bigfah2506]

Incredible! Love your vids!

[@Epheshians6.10-19]

I call those catches temporary trolling motors. Snagged a big carp once that towed me around for an hour before I finally cut the line. Many Pike did it also.

[@johnrock7308]

Love this !! Can't get out today, this will do, nice job as usual !!

[@ede8193]

OMG that muskie is a beautiful beast!!! Great job man! Love the channel!!

[@earlshannon1048]

Well Matt using 1 muskie power I'd say 20 to 25 mph lol! What a great fish and video really enjoyed it!

[@Totaro17]

Perfect example of, as long as your lures in the water. And always be ready. This why , when I reel in close I keep in the water as much as possible. I don’t short it when it’s close.

[@davidbyers185]

Probably my favorite fish battle I've ever seen on your channel...definitely got my adrenaline going just watching. Can't imagine being on the reel end!

[@rogerross1358]

Always great videos, keep un coming..

[@networkguy3152]

I love that you full send that thing right up into a tree! I don’t know home many $17 whopper Ploppers of mine I can still see hanging when I go fishing.

[@lindapetersen1800]

Really went after that lure WOW AM SHAKING LIKE A LEAF ON A TREE!!! WOW !!!

[@kylesaric3652]

first I just got back from fishing catfish in a little town called Caledonia, Ontario. Caught some nice ones for the size of the river, about 5-6 pounds. Are you thinking about doing another catfish video? I'd love to see it!

[@ndyakangler]

Next weekend I’ll have a catfish video!

[@kylesaric3652]

@@ndyakangler epic!

[@edo522]

Was betting musky the whole way. Ive accidently caught them doing that ecact same thing. Thinking you're done with the cast and speeding up the retrieve for the next cast...BAM! Boatside crash!

[@johnthebastist]

Love the videos man!! Keep on em!

[@photogr4u]

Wow! That Muskie was awesome! Great video, love your relaxed attitude and manors..

[@alanprobsten2858]

Epic. Glad to see I’m not the only one in the tree every now and then, I mean come on if it happens to you

[@edwardwarner2109]

Well done! Another great video.

[@MrIndyjoe]

You were in Beast Mode! Ha thanks for another great video!

[@StruggleisREEL]

Man that was such a nice fish and right by the yak. Always shocks me when they hit right next to me. Great content! 🎣

[@XxsteamerxX]

I have only watched the intro so far and I know this will be good. But I wanted to record my gratitude to you sir. Can't say enough how you have made me such a better fisherman. Saturday I hit a river I've only visited twice before. Still learning where the best stretches are. Thought I got into a section that was too shallow but I ended up joining a local that has lived on the river for 20 years. After an hour or so we fished a stretch and I hooked into a decent pike about 30 - 35 inches using your techniques and a Whopper Plopper. He screamed "dude I've been fishing this river for 20 years and I never caught a pike out here!" Caught my PB smallie at 2.14lbs (only my 2nd smallie all this time I thought I have but now I know they were just smaller large mouth.) After a 5 hr float I was the only one to land any fish. This has been the best for me. Spent my whole life fishing from my dad's boat in the Great Lakes and lately I'm changing everything up going the kayak route and fishing rivers for the smallie and largies. Appreciate you.

[@159love159]

It's so nice to see even the mighty Matt gets stuck in branches and trees

[@teamjohnson6164]

Absolutely love your videos! Keep up the great work 👍 And what a gorgeous part of the country too!

[@Muphetballs]

Its always a beautiful morning to fish

[@TheChefmike66]

Thanks, that was really really cool! I love your channel

[@davesmnsports]

Thanks for taking me along for the ride

[@loustoneberger8921]

Cool. I have to laugh at times at the things that can go wrong. Last week I broke 6” off my rod. Caught two trees. Love it tho….. keep going back. Thanks for sharing

[@jeffreymeyers543]

Wow! What a beast. Great stuff.

[@rogerross1358]

Always great video adventure, keep um coming..

[@charlesharless357]

Love your Channel!! You certainly are an incredible fisherman. Great Musky! Good luck, and God speed.

[@aaronkuecker9395]

I love the tree snag. Happens to the best of us lol. Glad you got the lure back!

[@onepunch9203]

Thanks for sharing, Matt. It's nice to know that I'm not the only kayaker who recently had to retrieve a top-water lure from the jaws of a tree-bass. 🎣🥴👍🏼

[@edwarddillon7413]

Great video.. Big muskey..nice fight..love the explosion…🎣

[@HoosierCarnivore]

Epic Musky! Great video! I think your hook set issue was that they hit when the bait was way out on the longest part of your cast. Tough with so much line out. Awesome!

[@pinhookfishingclub]

Nice job! I caught a 19 inch river Smallie a week ago and posted a vid of it! I was surprised to get one that big at that spot and he even drew blood!

[@paulbuchanan8727]

He is so good at casting. Was good to see you are human and included it in the video. Great fish fyi

[@dpool8959]

That's awesome, love your videos. Please keep doing videos 🇺🇸

[@tmkayakfishing8236]

Love your work man!

[@Strykenine]

An average day, even a slow day watching you fish is better than most guys reeling in their pb's. Such a good channel.

[@underdogoutdoors]

Freaking awesome! Best fishing channel on KZbin!

[@BenjySparky]

Matt you rock! Love the channel and content! My heart was pumping for you when that muskie hit that rat! Boy did he ever take you for a ride! You was trying to make it back so you could cast out longer! I'm here for the algorithm! Peace

[@christopherch7307]

Awesome catch