Spring Fishing For A Cold Water MONSTER!

[@TMF-InTheField]

Saturday morning. *Coffee in hand* . New fishing vid. *Thank you* .

[@mattskiii63]

This.

[@Jetrojack04]

Yep. It's become kind of a Saturday morning ritual with me and my boys.

[@josephkunath4173]

Same here bro lol

[@emmetkirchman]

Poetic

[@michaelleonard6839]

Same

[@davidfranklin1885]

Am enjoying your peaceful approach to fishing, especially your philosophy of "Catch and Release". I practice the same: enjoy the catch, but enjoy even more, seeing life returned to its place in Nature. Dave

[@lancevoorhees7318]

Me too, I catch and release bass all the time! It really gives a good feeling to let them go! Nothing like fishing out of a kayak!😁👍🎣

[@DinosaurMaximum]

Exactly, I got food at home, I love seeing the fish swim away

[@Road_Rash]

I don't...I fish for groceries...if they get caught by me, the next swimming they do is in some hot grease...that gives the best feeling...

[@Bass1223]

@@Road_Rash 😂😂

[@junglesoflustria158]

With the price of oink, bok-bok and moo flesh these days, I eat nearly all I catch of reasonable size, but always respect catch limits etc.

[@Zoovfam]

Resting from a ankle injury and nothing more satisfying than watching your videos.

[@mimixlor]

hey , i know you 👀

[@rickperlstein9988]

Your "Struggles of a Kayak Fisherman" is the best video on the internet. I make every one of those goofs every day. But, watching all the fishing videos on KZbin, I felt like I was the only one.

[@CatchReleaseRepeat]

"Ahh yeah, that feels nice!" I look forward to that feeling every spring

[@dsw-fb8mp]

First fish of the year and it is a musky? And, two muskies in a day!!! I think you are in for a great year of fishing! Your fishing videos are some of the best on KZbin. I love that you use a head-mounted camera with that second camera mounted on the kayak.

[@etxrey]

Thanks for spoiling the video before I even watch it!!!

[@dsw-fb8mp]

Why would you read the comments before watching the video? I always watch before commenting.

[@predatorking3131]

@@etxrey Oh come on you know how good of a fisherman this guy is, what did you expect? Lol!

[@daughterdad007]

"Really just wanted to catch one more fish." Musky, Pike, Musky. Yep, needed to bookend the pike with another musky! Great first day fishing...glad it went so well for you!

[@soapyderby3747]

Your river pike and musky content is my favorite videos on this platform

[@samurai_8917]

Nothing like a fresh bowl of ganja a tea and a new fishin vid in the mornin

[@alcidegrenier]

I love seeing all the places kayak anglers are able to reach! The privacy and peace you get because the goofballs can’t get where you can. Haha

[@trs4437]

I was on a small Crown lake here in Ontario this morning in my kayak. Just a few campers, no other boats, larger craft can’t make use of the shallow launch. It was awesome. I fish there often for the solitude and the Smallies are big!

[@jacobdrollinger4802]

Fish that big in such a small river, is amazing...

[@tomreder8536]

Matt, I really appreciate your videos, I like the 'No music' attitude you take which makes them peaceful and tranquil. The scenery is always beautiful and the fish you catch are world class! Thank you so much for posting these! If I may, I have a request, would it be possible for you to do a vid on your method of using a few of your lures? From the vids you can see where and how to cast but retrieve is element in cast and retrieve. I've been fishing all my life and am now 71 but I must say, I have learned quite a bit from you and you're never too old to learn! I'd love to see your tech on the swim baits, the GT360, the Spook and a few others of your (most used) lures. There is a trick my dad taught me long ago that I see you use on surface which is the old hesitation move where you let the lure sit for a few seconds, then continue retrieve. Again, keep those vids coming! Often when I am fishing the next day I watch one of your vids to fire me up! -Tom :)

[@bananabroski9771]

This is 1000x better then asmr

[@jacobmetaphoruranium9228]

Best addition to my Saturday morning.

[@the2060ish]

Glad you're back in action nice to start with some pike and muskie action👏👏💯

[@Esoxhunt]

I really like the pace in your videos, and the overall calmness

[@GLepage74]

Amazing content! Best fishermen on KZbin!

[@jimnappi4751]

I love how you leave your blunders in. Very endearing.😀

[@TWG_IceBreaker]

this is like a Bob Ross of fishing

[@solanaceae2069]

Sweet Muskie. The ice is finally off the water for those of us dwelling near 49 degrees north. Going to be a good season.

[@coursing_thru_life]

The excitement in your voice while you try to calmly talk about that beautiful fish made the whole video worth it!

[@ianmorrison554]

Thats a great session! Good to get back out on the water with you! Those were three beautiful pristine fish! Your first fish of the season takes some beating..

[@wat5713]

First trip of the year and you hook into three monsters. Sounds good to me!

[@justkeepcasting]

About to take the kids fishing, finishing up my coffee, and then this pops up on my feed. Nice. A little motivation before we go! 🤙 we can't chase muskies until next month, season is closed. Just bluegill and bass today! Haha. Great first fish of the year!!!

[@balanceineverything]

this is like if Bob Ross did the joy of fishing, very calming. and such a soothing asmr voice

[@John-yo5sw]

You’re like the millionth person to compare his calm, soothing voice to Bob Ross’s…which we all agree with lol!

[@richardmcnamara8530]

Bob can't fish, but he can draw a picture of a fish...

[@JJTFishing]

I hit the like button before you even got to the water.

[@davidwarner2768]

Same 😂

[@dennisstewart7849]

Welcome to Spring, Matt, great video and nice fish.

[@kylephillip6433]

That's an awesome first fish of 2023 👍

[@donpanico7708]

Fish of a thousand casts and you get 2 in one morning!!!👍

[@christinerogers5331]

Matt, thank you for bringing us along on your first trek of the season, and what an adventure, two huge muskies and a big pike! I can't think of a better way to get the season off to a great start! Take care and be safe, anxiously awaiting your next video!

[@johndrx165]

Awesome outing for cold water.

[@ttball68]

My paralysis is made better knowing that you are having that so much fun to go fishing . Great work 🎉

[@Alexander-vp6jf]

Always nice seeing a new vid! Happy I Was able to get out in Southern Illinois earlier this week. Weather was perfect.

[@tommyrq180]

Love how you get them in the net quickly and get them back. In cold water they respond pretty well. Shows people how it’s done! 😊

[@randallburgess46]

3 beautiful fish 🎣 to start out the year! Thanks for taking me along and I’m waiting to see more!

[@mr.onethirtyeight5088]

Always had a nice feeling when being able to fish and actually catch fish with snow on the banks all around you. Cool feeling.

[@Goregoonswasteofspace]

Fantastic start to the new season, looking forward to an awesome one ahead for you!

[@MrIndyjoe]

Wow, God is smiling on you Matt. A great day on the water for sure. Thanks for sharing your adventure!

[@Ok-dm1ck]

Great work bro you're getting me excited for the season. Congrats on the first fish of '23.

[@theonefrancis696]

I just love how gentle you are with these giants. You show a lot of passion and care. Subbed!

[@poormykee1]

NW WI here. Love your videos !!! They help keep my sanity all winter

[@adamfeldberg9521]

I love those storm lures. Especially the pike and perch patterned swimbaits. They always catch pike.

[@ramsesvangool3767]

Such a tank and even your voice stays super calm reeling that one in! I would go from normal 2 hyperfuse 😂. Again an awsome video!!

[@headcharge666]

Just got my kayak out for the first time yesterday here in Illinois. Didn’t catch anything, but it felt great! Love your videos. They inspire me to keep making time to enjoy one of my favorite hobbies. Thank you.

[@oakdogfu]

So serene to be juggling monsters. My MAN!!

[@rendog896]

Muskie-Pike-Muskie! I’d say that is a great start for 2023 🤘

[@frostbite7959]

I have been watching you about every day for the last three years. And you have made me want to get a kayak. So I went out and bought a kayak and I’ll be going to my nearby, lakes and creeks. My first day will be in may. I can’t wait. Happy fishing

[@mikerobertson1781]

Great to have you back Matt. I watch your videos with my 4 year old grandson. He loves shouting, "Get in the net!"

[@markw999]

You know you're hardcore when your 'Yak is doing double-duty as a sled. Way to keep it pure, mate!

[@hbrianunderwood4946]

Glad you're back, Matt. What a way to start!

[@brucesheehe6305]

Matt, I was looking at the snow for signs of your big brass pair leaving drag marks down to the launch! You LOVE fishing, that is for sure.

[@thatfishingnoob]

That looks surreal. Nice fishing Matt. Welcome back to fishing from the yak!!

[@kevinloper6551]

Glad to see ya back out and having some fun. Can't wait to see what ya get into in 2023.

[@gregbudig5014]

I bet that snow is pretty much gone by now, and I bet that river is nearing flood stage!! Best of luck to all of you in the Fargo and Moorhead area!! Stay safe.

[@ultimatelugia2915]

What an awesome way to start the fishing season! A big muskie! Awesome video Yak! Keep doing what you do man.😄

[@glenstewart1642]

"I probably won't get much use for it today". Lol. You got ALL the use.

[@harrygrimley4352]

Wow. First fish of the year and a magnificent muskie. Nice start to the year. Thanks for sharing this with us.

[@chrisdawson3411]

Love those GT 360s, we’ve caught a lot of fish on those since we found them!

[@skippyjones4195]

You are the Bob Ross of fishing so cool Thank you 🙏🏻 👍

[@robertgaylord8263]

Thanks for the great fishing. Sending your videos to a good fishing friend in central Florida. Who has always wanted to catch a Muskee.

[@jacktaylor1030]

3 Monster fish like that would make a epic miracle day of fishing down here in Georgia. Thank You for taking all of us along on another of your wonderful days of fishing.

[@Rowdysy]

Best fishing channel>

[@donkaros8106]

Good day yak man nice catch

[@rolandgdean]

GREAT video! First one of the 2023 fishing season! Loved seeing the pics on IG the other day! Great first fish of the season...that's a great sign...if you believe in that sort of thing. I was able to fish close to a bed here the other day but all I got were those little "territorial" bites. The water clarity was about like you had on this day so I could see him watching my lure but NO FISH were biting that day for ANYONE out there.

[@rgarlinyc]

First fish of 2023? It's April already! 😀 Yeah, I know. Great Muskie there as your first catch! 👏🏻

[@grahammarshall9562]

Lovely to see you back out at it again, and thank you for taking us along with you.

[@MrFreekyByg]

Very surreal seeing that huge drifted wall of snow overhanging the river. I'll be waiting a few more weeks before I get my 'yak out. Great vid!

[@joshsozarkadventures1506]

Hey Matt, what a great day of fishing you had catching all those big musky & pike! I lived there in Minnesota for a while up in Ada Borup and got to fish in some the sweetest rivers full of huge walleye but there's nothing like catching a huge musky! I've been watching your videos for a while now & I'm amazed at all the fish you catch especially all the smallies! Great videos for sure & Thank you for sharing your videos!!

[@josephscalone5402]

me and my wife love your videos, your the Bob Ross of fishing

[@kristoferholroyd283]

My daughter was watching with me this a.m. and just said the same thing! We love watching!

[@richardmcnamara8530]

Stop the Bob Ross !

[@richardmcnamara8530]

Not like Bob at all! Stop!

[@searchingfor6thgear44]

Thank you for putting all this content out for us. We just got our first fishing kayak. I'm learning a lot about "boat management" watching you fish, land fish, etc. The river I have to fish is fairly swift moving, trout and smallies then it runs into the lake caused by the hydroelectric dam and we get pike, muskie and cats. Lots of opportunities to fish for different species. I don't think I'm quite confident on the water to bring in a muskie, just yet, lol. I like your genuine take on things and your willingness to show us a goof up every now and then. Also, THANK YOU for not pushing the Like, Subscribe, Patrion etc.

[@harryash11]

your casting ability is astonishing!!! Accuracy galore. Thanks again for your videos, man so calming and so exciting!

[@bronzebackanglerharden3482]

The 360 gt bait is one of the best baits to hit the market!

[@kellyhay79]

Love the pike vids. They are my favourite. You’re like my Bob Ross to pike fishing. Cheers from Warman SK, Canada. Great content, keep it up.

[@hankcogburn2600]

Spring here in Michigan. It’s been 80 degrees all week. Back to reality next week with 50-60 degree days. Great video welcome back!!

[@twebster1948]

Good to see you back on the water. You're starting the season off with some "quality" fish. Have a great day and season. Wayne in Colorado

[@markk164]

I lived in the F-M area for several years in the late 60's and 70's. With all the agricultural run-off it never occurred to me that the rivers in the area would produce the kind of fish you're hauling in. Any fishing I did was in the DL area. Maybe the water quality has improved or I was just unaware of the potential of the rivers. Catch-and-release saves some for the next time and the next guy. Nicely done!

[@ULTRAMAGADEPLORABLEcultmember]

Sooooooo freakin glad to see you back out fishing! Thank you!💪🏼😎

[@trevormattson906]

Thanks for the great vid Matt!

[@johnrock7308]

He's Baaaack ! Awesome !

[@colinkelly279]

You, Sir, are an absolute fishing MACHINE. Really enjoy your videos for sure. Waters that I dream of.

[@bobrich1950]

Hope someone knows your exact where abouts when you're cold water fishing there Matt. You're far more brave than I. Great video and please be safe !

[@aboveaveragebayleaf9216]

Yeah he really should invest in a wet suit if he's gonna be fishing in cold water like this.

[@junglesoflustria158]

Eh, he's close enough to Canada he don't need to worry about a widdle bit of hypothermia

[@canam2436]

Small narrow river like that I wouldn’t need a drysuit .. swim to the side and get out your dry bag and change

[@andresroelalvarado5943]

Awesome video man!!!!, the place, the snow and everything. Loved it 😉 congratulations...

[@drcrap118]

Great video bro. I was particularly enamored with the scenery, that glassy surface giving great reflection action and those snowy overhangs, what a gorgeous stretch of river! And I didn't forget about those absolute beasts you hooked! Awesome!

[@jeanclaudeboutique6526]

Lucky guy you have a nice kayak... have a fun...

[@mattgoodchild8215]

Utterly fantastic Matt wicked to have you back the predators are just starting to wake up here in UK perch pike and zander Thanks for another fab video can't wait for the next 1 👍🎣🐳👏

[@TheJaymon1962]

Woot! First of the year is a beauty!

[@tmkayakfishing8236]

Nice to see you got your yak season opened. Things are finally getting back to normal. It's been a long winter ❄️

[@ndyakangler]

We still have a ways to go until the lakes open up but I’m ready for the season to start.

[@yakbranson]

I've had many boats but I'm about to get my first kayak because of your vids. Thx for the inspiration to get back to fishing a lil cheaper than I used to.👍

[@ndyakangler]

There’s lots of places I can go with a kayak where regular boats can’t! This spot here I saw someone try to launch a power boat off a trailer once. They ended up having to get a tow truck to pull them out.

[@nickwojtow6787]

@@ndyakangler Wow sad they even allow power boats on a river like that. I have 9 yo twin boys and wondering what age would be a good time to get them in kayaks to fish?? They are already great little fisherman and good swimmers lol.

[@DyslexicTurtle]

@@nickwojtow6787 I'm not a parent, but for what it's worth I would probably keep them within eyesight for kayak fishing. PFD should always be worn, and I recommend sunglasses for safety as hook sets and casts are a little different out of a kayak. As any experienced paddler will tell you, and certainly any kayak fisherman, the oddest things happen when in a kayak, especially if you're fighting wind or current. I'd say once they're 12 or 13 and can maneuver a kayak effectively you can send them out on their own.

[@aboveaveragebayleaf9216]

​@Nick Wojtow I don't see why they couldn't. As long as they listen, and use a pfd I don't see why they shouldn't be able to. Probably stick to smaller lakes, or slow moving rivers at first. Places they can learn without worrying about wind, current, or boats.

[@nickwojtow6787]

@@aboveaveragebayleaf9216 Thanks! Figures a trolling boat might be fun but then kayaks would long term be a lot of fun and peaceful.

[@CaKayakFishing]

Sweet start to the season Matt! I see your rockin my “quasi mullet” like a champ lol. Tight lines my friend.

[@erichutton8411]

The Bob Ross of fishing - always enjoy tagging along on your trips.

[@oldschoolhawking8191]

Wow, it must've been a blast, catching those huge fish on light tackle. 😎🎣🎥👊

[@badsboyjtm]

Great way to start the season off! Great video, cheers!

[@evanmadson]

I feel like your channel gives the best example of why we enjoy fishing Not trying to push a sponsor/brand, not a ton of over talking, just the peacefulness of being in nature casting a few lines. Good luck this year man I just went out today for panfish in southern Minnesota

[@antoniomora1255]

Watching a video like this is a real treat to myself in my weekend. Indeed a gorgeous relaxing footage in that sunny day with all that snow around. Those three beauties (look at that pike!) are quite a blessing which make you love going again to the river to fish. The feeling of satisfaction in the drive back home must be indescribable, that’s for sure! That plastic lure tested made its job.

[@GM-DFW52]

This is simply put as, therapeutic

[@SD-wo2gx]

You've inspired me to try kayak fishing and also to pack lighter when going out, caught my first yak fish this morning 😊 Great video and what a way to start to the season! Good luck this year and be safe!

[@bryanprice2800]

kayak and canoe are especially great in mid summer when all the flat landers are clogging up the major lakes. ive had em pull up 30 yards ahead of me and start fishing.

[@michaelpfau1150]

Western Montana here.. Love your videos.. you do a fantastic job .

[@MiguelChavez-sb4si]

This what I've been waiting for!! Perham where I'm from is barely starting to see grass, it's an hour from fargo

[@ndyakangler]

We had a lake cabin near Perham where I spent summers as a kid!

[@MiguelChavez-sb4si]

There's is so many places to fish just by here its pretty great

[@tmac9972]

Being that I'm from Ontario i like that your channel has a more northen prospective compared to the more crowded prospective of all the southern fishing channels which are very good but yours has more variety for fisherman in northen climates, I really enjoy your vids especially the video with the big rat lure.

[@NESig]

I would be SO tempted to toss a Daredevle or a Redeye Wiggler in on those Esox. They love flash and trash. Nice fish!