Fishing The Jumbo Hellgrammite For Big Smallies!

[@mrctzn4557]

The birds chirping on the audio of outdoors while viewing the underwater camera is a really cool thing to experience. Great video, many Thanks!

[@11Liljonny]

man this is impressive, just casually casting exactly into the underwater camera shot and also catching the fish.

[@stevemapel1196]

His casting consistency was amazing. Always in the camera zone.

[@traviscartwright909]

This is one of the best examples of how smallies behave on beds on YT. Excellent editing skills, great filmwork, and even better commentary. Great content and keep up the amazing work!

[@GoldwingGary1]

I think the smallies are showing excellent life skills on their beds, as far as should it sacrifice itself for it's youth or simply because they are hungry.,

[@davidberry7719]

As usual, Sir, your camera work and commentary are awesome. Thank you for putting in the work to bring your corner of the world to my corner.

[@christinerogers5331]

Matt, that is the epitome of the saying " patience is a virtue"! You are most definitely a master angler; I enjoyed every moment! Anxiously awaiting your next video!

[@jaxxonfishroom]

Definitely

[@alexACR3167]

Reminds me of the old bass professor....Doug Hannon. He use to have outstanding under water footage of bass. Excellant video coverage. Outstanding. Really shows fish behavior and how they set up on a bait.

[@soggycupcake0]

I’ve noticed you’ve been using that underwater camera shot more often and I think it’s awesome! Keep up the good work! Edit: Where do you buy your lures?

[@oopsalldeoxys5060]

Check the description he's got links to everything

[@soggycupcake0]

@@oopsalldeoxys5060thanks bro

[@ARCSTREAMS]

@@oopsalldeoxys5060 not the cam

[@scottkniss3760]

Never... ever... get tired of watching your videos, mate. I know it's been said many times, but it's so true; you are the Bob Ross of fishing...! Peaceful, relaxing, and just a joy to watch. First time I've seen the GoPro strike footage too, and that's an outstanding twist to already great videos. LOVE IT...!

[@PumpMastaMcNasty]

I love how the first bass was caught on camera. It clearly didn't expect to get whisked away to Narnia just from biting the Helgrammite!

[@Hshshdfb]

Smallmouth intentionally swim into the current to their advantage on purpose wasn’t an accident

[@NickAndCaroline]

He did get whisked away haha. Wheee!

[@NickAndCaroline]

@@Hshshdfb I don’t think fish know to use the current as an advantage, they are just seeking cover/fleeing. They can seem smart, but don’t give them too much credit haha. They definitely don’t know that they are fighting an angler. There are exceptions of course, for example at a KOA campground there was a pond that was catch and release. They basically only eat hot dogs, and they hardly fight because they just go back into the water and wait for their next hot dog 😂😂😂 hahaha.

[@Platypus_1109]

Lol

[@Platypus_1109]

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[@barryseal4853]

Another awesome video with no fish harmed. Great explanation on how bed fishing really has no effect on the nest or the fish.

[@DanKoning777]

Whenever I see that familiar building at the beginning of a video I know we're in for a treat. Great stuff Matt-thanks for the great footage and for taking us along. God bless.

[@ja001son]

This is great! I love the underwater shots! It really shows the almost depressing amount of times you ALMOST get a bite. I do some scuba diving in a local lake (Stillhouse hollow, Texas) its a very clear lake and the dive shop is right at the marina/restaurant so there are always folks fishing. I cant calculate how many times I've see bass travel 10+ feet charging at a lure and then stop at the last second like "nah" Its what got me into adding scents to my lures, the sheer number of times a fish almost commits and then doesn't, I figure it might help.

[@iambquinn]

Thanks for putting in that extra effort for our viewing pleasure

[@jaxxonfishroom]

Agreed

[@sethdyer8828]

Without a doubt, the best fishing channel on the internet. Top tier relaxing and exciting footage. Thank you for this

[@Ray96744]

This was one of the most amazing videos I’ve ever seen on fishing. Thank you so much. Also, you’re ability to drop the lure in the exact same spot from a distance is quite impressive.

[@AmericansWillRise]

At 18:30, I FELT your victory!! It radiated throughout your entire fan base! 💪🤜🤛

[@bubdolla]

Getting the eat on GoPro is freaking awesome!!! It’s what every fisherman wants to see is how fish react and eat stuff… when smallies are on their beds you can almost see their facial expressions change like they actually got pissed and ate whatever intruded on their spawn bed

[@ericglass1270]

@NDYakAngler, thanks to you and your videos I got a kayak last fall for fishing and have already been out 4 times! Yesterday I was actually able to go out on a lake with my wife sup-ing for our 5 year anniversary! Much thanks! Keep it going brother

[@ndyakangler]

That’s awesome! Sounds like you’re having a great time!

[@Lilith-Rose]

That underwater view is awesome to watch, the way the lure is rigged and weighted really makes it look like its rooting around trying to eat the eggs especially when you give it a little twitch and that shows why it works so well for this. Bed fishing isnt something we generally get to do over here because most rivers have a closed season for spawning so no fishing allowed but its still very interesting to watch

[@Mattsommers521]

Great video as always! I love how you stress ethical fishing, preserving the bed, not fishing where the small fish might dive in for the eggs for the 60 seconds the parent fish is off the nest. Great camera work!! Keep the videos coming! I watch them all! Have a blessed week!!

[@amandajoyce7608]

First, let me preface, you are an extraordinary hunter/fisherman. Your presentation over and over and . . .over while getting no response had me in stitches. Your presentation was almost flawless. Each amazing presentation was met with complete indifference. At one point he picked up and shed a piece of garbage right beside the hellgrammite. What I was laughing at so hard was you’d bumped into a developmentally delayed bass. Normally you have amazingly good luck. If nothing else, this was immensely entertaining. 😂 Thank you. 👍

[@bac1308]

I was laughing and thinking to myself, this fish would be losing every egg if that were a real critter. I admire this guy's patience in picking up that fish.

[@amandajoyce7608]

I agree. 😊 After submitting my initial piece I began to wonder if that particular fish might have been experiencing some vision problems. Not necessarily blind but certainly impaired. Just a thought of mine.

[@KittyBangBangBoom]

Nothing better than a good day of fishing from the yak. Thanks for the great content

[@jeffhensley9988]

Matt, I had a great time watching you catch these Smallies. Best video of the day. Actually, any time you post is the best video of the day. Thank you for sharing. God Bless you and yours.

[@theyetirulrs]

For those underwater GoPro strike shots it would be hysterical if you could do an old Batman style “Yoink!!!” graphic. Great video as always. Thanks for bringing us along!

[@TheBuffaloJetFan]

Perfect example of how less is more when working plastic bates. Good stuff brother.

[@wallacebell4311]

*baits

[@stevemapel1196]

Lawd, Matt. This video was incredible. It's the first time I've seen you use the underwater GoPro. Your accuracy was mindblowing, so consistent. Your persistence paid off. This video really shows how the fish don't normally bite the first cast(s), and you have to keep casting to tick 'em off enough to bite the "intruder". The nature sounds in the background and your commentary perfectly synced with the underwater action iced the cake. Perfect bed-fishing video. Thanks, man.

[@uh1969]

Thank you for the kind video ! You have a good rest, enjoy nature. Good luck to you, good man. from Russia.

[@JD-pc1uv]

Man I love watching your videos, they soothe the soul and put me in a better place. Full credit to the go pro footage . Keep up the good work dude it's much appreciated 👊🏻

[@stevem561980]

Thanks for the footage and commentary Matt! What a beautiful day

[@cxucxsixn]

such an awesome perspective to see these smallies being caught. thank you so much for doing this was such a pleasure to watch. i love your channel!

[@BornIn1500]

Awesome footage. Thanks for taking the time to show us this.

[@hxhdfjifzirstc894]

The underwater shots are really good. This adds so much value to a fishing video.

[@alphaturd6922]

Man I took my kayak out for the first time this morning and found a new calling caught the biggest crappie I ever seen! I had a blast!

[@ndyakangler]

That’s awesome, congrats!

[@mojo88bassandbourbon72]

The fishing skill editing nature sounds all incredible but your respect for wildlife and outdoors is what makes you Great

[@damondeaton1757]

Really interesting to me how the last bass kept observing your lure. It’s clear he is using only one eye just checking it out and studying. I saw only look directly at your helgamite once but really just kept in his vision mostly. It’s as if he was more curious than anything. Seems like he took the bait just to see what would happen almost. Thanks for sharing.

[@davewilder6962]

These bed fishing vids cannot be outdone. So fascinating. Great stuff ND.

[@donmclemore1396]

Awesome job Matt, that last one was a beast of a smallmouth.

[@stevemapel1196]

You could tell how large the fish was when it was next to the lure. Definitely a chunk!

[@CharlesNolanArt]

It does not matter what those fish are doing, The Yak WILL fill the boat! Good job brother! Never stop fishing, I never stop watching!

[@sterlynholley7751]

Been watching the channel all morning then BOOM new video!!! Freaking sweet!!💪

[@lancevoorhees7318]

It’s amazing to see the smallies work your bait! It sure teaches you patience🎣 I like your video, been watching them for awhile(3 or so years), keep up the good work!

[@mikest4786]

Awesome video as always. I really enjoy the underwater footage!! Thanks for sharing this with us!

[@6x47...]

This is arguably the BEST smallie footage available on KZbin, hands down 👏

[@grantorino2009]

I’m a first time viewer. Your camera skills are surpassed only by your casting skills. My goodness. Remarkable.

[@charlieb1613]

The fact you put in cameras in the water on the beds was nice. It gave us the opportunity to see the natural behavior of the fish! Nice!

[@bruced625]

Best video footage I have ever seen of catching smallies off the bed!

[@773fishing2]

This sets a new standard for bed fishing! Great fishing and editing! Truly impressive

[@bigbkeepitreelfishing]

Love the set up. Learn so much here. Great as always. One of favorites! Awesome.

[@dennisstewart7849]

Nothing better than some good smallmouth bass fishing. Thanks for sharing Matt, definitely enjoyed this video.

[@perryj8850]

A great way to start the day! Thanks for taking us along.

[@witchmouth]

That gopro footage is a great addition to your video! I really enjoyed the new perspective. And, your casting ability is spot on!

[@brucemckinnley5272]

One of the best Small Mouth bed fishing videos I have ever seen, thank you for your efforts 👌

[@MichaelKaal-TriFisher]

Really cool underwater action. Well done! Great perspective. This is what youtube is all about!

[@bobo3530]

That underwater shot it’s crazy cool. Very interested in how that gets planned out

[@truebalsamhogs]

Thank you. As always job well done. All around. Fishing skills, video capture and I especially liked your editing technique of keeping the above water soundtrack ( birds etc ) going over the underwater footage. 😉

[@mosierboy3631]

Totally fun video! I appreciate your content buddy! Keep swinging them sticks for us!

[@markg1490]

I really look forward to your videos. Again thank you for sharing

[@jasonwcoleman250]

GREAT GO-PRO WORK!!! That first bite perfect!

[@yikes7963]

Wow I didn't think I've ever seen such great camera work catching this smallies!!! Yay!!

[@BarnOwlProject]

Really pushing your camera work and editing skills. We appreciate all the extra effort. Videos have been fantastic man.

[@Tinnmann]

This was such a damn good video! I loved watching them get hooked up I thought it was hilarious when you were twitching that bait in the water, crazy how effective it is 😂

[@AmericansWillRise]

This is absolutely FANTASTIC, Bro!!!! We need more of this, and I would LOVE to see you get that camera into a school of Crappie, and sit back, yanking'em out!! Great stuff, man!!!

[@donpanico7708]

These under water videos are the best and you do a great job. Thanks for your awesome work.

[@mamaj_fishing]

Awesome underwater vid! And just when you thought fishing for catfish took patience. Can’t wait for the next one!

[@jeffamorin3145]

Wow awesome footage ! I can watch all day! Thanks

[@stevehenson3325]

Spawn fishing is awesome as long as you treat the fish correctly. You do an awesome job of that. Catch em and get em back to their bed as quickly as possible. 👌🏼

[@Hendakmoon1]

LOVE the bed cams! Awesome idea, nice work MSA!

[@PaulWRose]

Fantastic video and commentary sir ! Loved the under water footage and explanation. Superb content!

[@Silverbuzz]

Excellent video! You have really out done yourself with the go Pro next to the beds. Outstanding!

[@LiveBassFishing]

It's crazy how fast they are at spitting it out and how they react more in a little tiny spot on the nest. Great video!

[@ndyakangler]

One interesting thing I've noticed over the years is I can always get an idea of how aggressive the fish is going to be when I go to stick the camera next to their bed. The really aggressive ones hang out right next to me and they're back on the bed as soon as I back off. The ones I have to work for will go out of sight but I know they're watching me, once I back off if I don't get far enough away they'll circle out in front of the nest, keeping an eye on it and me until I back up a couple more feet. Those are the work for an hour fish.

[@LiveBassFishing]

@@ndyakangler That underwater camera work is awesome. It really teaches a lot about fish behavior. Thanks for the great info. 👍

[@Shadowscales1]

You give off the same energy as Mr. Rogers, had this video playing in the background and that popped up in my head

[@ReVision..]

Those underwater shots where amazing, we need more of those!

[@jamest6837]

Love the camera shot on the nest! Really nice!

[@os4hwks384]

Done lots of smallie fishing on West Lake Okoboji! Noticed on 1st fish same thing as many fish we caught on beds in the past! Once you tossed that bait into the clean gravel of bed it was game on! When the hellgramite was off side in the dirtier gravel it wasn't that interested! I found that most bedding fish have an area of the bed they don't like things in; just need to read reaction of the fish! Love your smallie fishing content; keep up the great work!

[@donengle1220]

This is excellent underwater shots of these smallies.

[@fishingforfun3317]

Nice to watch! Kayak fishing looks good and relaxing! Thanks for inspiring me, I’ll collect my Dorado this week!

[@WildLife_Perspective]

Nice underwater shots! Thanks for sharing this. I just found a nice Smallmouth spot so this is helpful!

[@knuckledragger2412]

I floated a 5 mile stretch on Sunday. Did pretty decent for raining the whole day. But i lost several including one tank. Using 20 lb powerpro and had my drag too tight. I believe i was turning the fish upstream on the hook set and my 7.5-1 baitcaster couldn't keep up with the short run upstream immediately after. Slacking the line and turning them loose from my w-plopper. Turned my drag down so there was slippage on the hook set and started netting them. 19-1/4" was the best i did. The new bite camera is awesome!! Nice work and ty👍

[@williamoneill8460]

Really cool start to the video with the underwater shots of the smallie.

[@rem_fishing]

Super cool to see the underwater footage - awesome video!

[@georgeball1147]

Really enjoyed the underwater footage, bed fishing is fun. i got 2 on the hellgrammite earlier this year.

[@ChvyKc00]

Fantastic underwater shots! Love the videos!

[@alittleofeverything153]

Awesome video. Cool to see the reaction. Shows it takes a lot of patience.

[@seahorse4448]

Gorgeous underwater footages! He hooked the first bass like training his pet.

[@brianathern9154]

Great video of the spawning bite on smallies. It's a challenge but not impossible. Solid work again Matt. You make me want to cast better so I practice on. Superb underwater footage. Blessings brother

[@darin2251]

Nice camera work and as always nice fish ... Well done

[@colingordon5950]

I'm excited for the new videos with the new kayak!

[@977vet]

The underwater camera recording was awesome. Nicely done 👍

[@kvnhas]

You need to come to montana and fish for sturgeon, you’d love it man, they get big. I’d love to see you catch big sturgeon

[@LinaBeana-y3v]

Dreamed of this spot many years ago. Somehow it was ominous and dark with a whirlpool in the center of the structure. Very vaguely recall someone calling out from the building. Should be in a horror movie,was quite terrifying. Happy angling!

[@mrboat580]

We were fishing beds for largemouth one time and the males were picking the worms up by the line and just moving them off of the beds. You could see the fish swimming with the worm about a foot away from it's face. This was before polycarb where we would tie straight to the hook with mono. Great videos.

[@wxweenie9]

Friends have recommended hellgrammite for Mississippi river smallies. Next time I'll try rigging it neko. Thanks for the idea!

[@josephrottman2350]

I love the play by play: "twitch twitch twitch". :-). Another wonderful video!

[@jens.9155]

Loved watching their bedding behaviors.❤

[@bobbyswain7049]

Love the bite shots. I really didnt believe that last one was gonna bite.....there was a stick or somethn on the bed that had its attention.....nice job🐟

[@peteraphotography]

I'm so ready to catch some bass after this one. Great video!

[@Eightpoundtest]

It was interesting watching you tease the last bass into biting. I noted, it appeared to pick something off the bottom at approximately 22:35 into the video, then spit it out. It looked like a small minnow. Thanks for sharing some great photography.

[@Lilith-Rose]

It was a caddisflies larvae, fish tried to crush it but it crawled off along the bottom of the screen. They're little larvae that stick bits of crud to themselves for protection and camouflage

[@Eightpoundtest]

@@Lilith-Rose Thanks for the info. Interesting!

[@jessebaker5007]

Always love the underwater footage. Cant wait to see more big musky or maybe some crappie action soon

[@legspr51]

Your underwater shots are so cool!

[@rayhollingsworth2588]

Love your videos always quality footage 👍👍🚣‍♀️🎣

[@Tree-vis]

Such a sweeeet video. Underwater bites are my favorite