We Kayaked Deep Into A TINY CREEK For Nonstop Fishing Action!

Part three of fishing with ‪@CreekFishingAdventures‬ We started our day out by fishing on the main lake, but after an hour or so of slow fishing, we decided to kayak up into a shallow creek. I have only went up this tiny creek once before and had success so I thought it would be a fun area to take John.
Good news - we found the target species! Pumpkinseed are a type of sunfish that are very prominent in northern waters. They are extremely beautiful fish and they pull hard when using light tackle. On this trip, I used an ultralight rod with 6lb braid to a 4lb mono leader. I caught all my fish on a Mule Minnow 1.2 rigged on a 1/64oz Mule Jig. I caught Rock Bass, Largemouth, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, and one Warmouth!
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[@walterwest7457]

I’m a fan of John’s “Creek Fishing Adventures” channel as well as yours. Great to see y’all fishing together.

[@FishAnything]

Thank you so much!

[@walterwest7457]

@@FishAnything I learned about Mule Fishing from John Dawson’s Creek Fishing channel. I’ve used those mules and jr’s for smallies but I noticed that you used a bigger jig head than I’ve been using. I’ll try that and see if I get better “castability”!

[@patrickhartman6818]

This is cool you and John both released the same video the same day of course I watch both LOL

[@FishAnything]

Haha you are the man, Patrick!

[@Philc231]

One thing I love about you guys is the excitement of catching bluegill and sunfish . No better fighting fish for their size .

[@FishAnything]

Sunfish are truly amazing. Glad you can also appreciate them!

[@InTheWoodsToday]

Ethan you have to give me some insight to this spot it looks so epic!

[@FishAnything]

Texted it to you brotha!

[@InTheWoodsToday]

Thanks dude

[@stevenm6301]

4:47. Maaaan have I got a spot for ya then!

[@FishAnything]

I am all ears!

[@BrianKuhl]

Have to agree with the doesn’t matter the size sentiment. So much fun to be had if you’re willing to try 👍🏼.

[@FishAnything]

Darn right Brian :)

[@chriscraft1245]

Thank you for sharing the excitement of the ultralight gear. I’ve always been a big fish fisherman and honestly never thought about enjoying the small fish with light tackle. I am in the process of watching your videos to figure out which rig I need to buy.

[@PrimeMKTO]

I just got into UL a year ago because of Ethan’s vids and his donkey tail and jigs. I started cheap with the 13 Defy silver rod and actually love it. UL makes panfishing a lot more fun that’s for sure.

[@timothythompson6549]

I muskie fish a lot, which is the most rewarding fishing I do. The funnest fishing I do is catching anything that'll bite on an ultralight combo.

[@FishAnything]

Thank you all! Chris - let me know how I can help you out. So glad everyone enjoys the UL gear. It is so hard to beat!

[@CatchReleaseRepeat]

@@PrimeMKTO for the money you can't beat the defy silver, though it's a bit stiff. For a little more, the tfo trout panfish rod is a total stick of delicious butter! The lews wally marshall classic crappie rod is also pretty killer, though it's not ultralight. Med Lt power, moderate action, it fishes like a Light but has the backbone to handle a 3lb'er no problem. Midway's blowing them out right now too. So cheap I bought two extras in case I snap one!

[@chriscraft1245]

Thank you for sharing such great footage. I am in Texas in the middle of a drought at 109° OK 102° it’s been 109 everything is dusty, it’s so dry. And you are fishing where the water is plentiful and the fishing is fine thank you for sharing

[@FishAnything]

Thank you Chris! Sorry to hear it is so dang hot. Come winter, I will be awfully jealous of you down there!

[@csproduction.]

looks like a fun day gets me pumped to fish lol

[@FishAnything]

That is the goal! Go get them :)

[@jessiehoch7541]

Couldn’t agree more about the chartreuse head. It’s always getting but.

[@FishAnything]

Watch it disappear and BOOM!

[@RamonOutdoors]

Incredible looking fish. I love seeing them take the lure and run off with it.

[@FishAnything]

Dang right! Fun trip :)

[@randyblevins9489]

What a great area to catch panfish ! Those pumpkinseeds were so beautiful in coloration and shape. Thanks for taking John "up the creek" for a great adventure. Question, have you ever fished in the U.P.? If so, do you have any video footage of that? My Uncle( whom has already passed) and my Aunt have a small place up there. They used to go up and hunt there. I am enjoying your videos, especially sharing with John. Randy B.

[@FishAnything]

Thank you Randy! I have only been to the UP once and fished a little bit but have never done any serious fishing up there. I hope to return at some point in the future and fish for numerous days. Stay tuned - it will happen one of these years :)

[@Brunnen_Gee]

Well, I finally did it. Your channel, NDYakAngler, and Kayak Catfish had me obsessing over kayaks for almost a year now. I finally got one! It's soooo much fun, I'm finally off the bank! Haven't had much luck with ultralight fishing from it yet, but I hammered some catfish today.

[@FishAnything]

That is amazing! So happy to hear you got yourself a rig :) Hope you catch tons of fish in it. Stay safe out there.

[@TrueNorthOutdoorAdventures]

Now THAT looks like a good time! Great Video man.

[@FishAnything]

Thanks buddy!

[@PrimeMKTO]

I made the pink workhorse recommendation on the workhorse video and I totally agree with you on the bright colors. A 1/16th pink workhorse with a Dakota Sunrise Donkey Tail Jr. would be deadly. Just saying :)

[@FishAnything]

The day may come!

[@k62g58]

Nothing better than "free" lure finds. Not to say I haven't also offered up some, but the finds have been special. Even though I prefer free, I splurged and gave you some business with a few of your plastics. Who can have enough options? (My wife would have some comment on that.) Looking forward to trying them.

[@FishAnything]

Hope you have lots of fun with the gear! Yeah, I have definitely donated more than I have found haha

[@Tightt88]

Michigan has over 11,000 inland lakes. We have the second most lakes in the U.S. I think Wisconsin is number one with 11,200 lakes. There are some “great lakes” a long the Michigan west coast to include, Muskegon, Blue, White, Stony, and Silver lake. Funny story, Blue Lake is home to the Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp; which, American Pie based its its band camp off from.

[@FishAnything]

That is a fun fact right there :) And yeah, Michigan is a dang blessing of a state. Can't wait to keep exploring :)

[@brunobormann-ultralightfish]

Amazing again🔥🎣 Ultralight Forever!

[@FishAnything]

Thank you Bruno :)

[@JoeNajorFishing]

Two of my favorites! Great video!🎣🙌

[@FishAnything]

Thank you Joe!!

[@numbthumbhero8529]

Love the video! I was watching Johns videos, and I knew I had to come subscribe after hearing the sluggo jokes.

[@FishAnything]

Haha glad you appreciated those. That sluggo was hilarious to see. Thank you very much for watching :)

[@FishiganMilligan]

Back at it again! Nice video bro.

[@FishAnything]

Thanks brotha! Hope you've put some flex in that UL :)

[@krustysurfer]

The fish are good and finicky this time of year they have seen most lures and baits thrown at them, the places where I've been fishing they're only eating during the hungry hours sunrise and sunset otherwise they pretty much ignore anything that's artificial especially the lake water that's super clear at the moment. I can say though that either operator error or very large angry fish swimming away with expensive lures in their mouths because we did not have a net ready. Right now the score is even thanks for the video Aloha from Holland

[@FishAnything]

Thanks so much for watching from Holland! Very cool :) Hope the bite gets better for you soon!

[@magicworldbyjorg]

[@FishAnything]

Thank you! Definitely will :)

[@magicworldbyjorg]

@@FishAnything Thank you very mutch... have a nice day.... see you….

[@poimendave9536]

Nice

[@FishAnything]

Thanks Dave - we need to hit this spot together :)

[@johnsmoothsenko8674]

Gotta love the light and ultralight fishing. It's fun Catching quality sized,but sometimes it's more fun to just catch quantity. Especially when you have ADHD 🙃

[@FishAnything]

Exactly! I love the light gear :)

[@chrispuchi5750]

Awesome outing with Mr. Dalton. We need a popping frog video in the future with that sweet find. Also what braid would you recommend for 1000 reel throwing 1/64 to 1/16 jigs fishing for panfish and bass. Jbraid, spro (gf like the pink lol) Or fire line

[@FishAnything]

I like the pink Spro I use a lot but it is pretty expensive. I think the J Braid X8 Grand is a better value and is really good stuff. 6lb test is best for the micro lures.

[@chrispuchi5750]

@@FishAnything awesome thank you for the feedback. I know you’ve done line reviews and wanted your opinion on it. Appreciate you

[@monmixer]

I have caught some of the biggest fish in my life in small creeks. That is no lie at all. you will find out. Even big cat fish. not 60 lb but 24 inch eaters all day.

[@FishAnything]

Darn right. I am sure there were some tanks in here that were simply hidden away deep in the thick grass.

[@yep.fishing]

Is that teal coloured line on the spinning setup the chartreuse J braid? Doesn't look chartreuse at all

[@FishAnything]

It is just sun-faded!

[@jimmybyrne4272]

Please for the love of god restock the 1/32 oz mule jigs

[@FishAnything]

I am working my tail off to get them back in stock. There is a hook shortage across the market so it is taking longer than planned. I promise they will be back though! Feel free to sign up to the email list at the bottom of the website for email notification.

[@logannewman4532]

I am starting to think that if I'm not fishing tournaments and don't need to guarantee hookups it's probably better to swap the hooks on some of my hard baits to siwash hooks. Less foul hooking and less danger to myself.

[@FishAnything]

I have been meaning to try these out!

[@chiccenhawkc]

💯🔥💙👍

[@FishAnything]

:) Thanks

[@CYOTsNiper]

Do you seal your cork handles?

[@FishAnything]

Yes I typically use a cheap cork sealer I found on Amazon: amzn.to/49qUhdc

[@vengeancxe]

aren’t those shellcrackers?

[@FishAnything]

Shellcracker is another name for Redear Sunfish. Pumpkinseed are very similar, but is a different type of Sunfish more prominent in the north.

[@calebprice304]

What lbs braid were you using

[@FishAnything]

6lb Daiwa j braid Grand x8

[@waynewurst3487]

Where are you fishing is it dink master creek

[@FishAnything]

Should be called that :)

[@loklokoppa9255]

How large of a reel do you use for ultralight? Is 2500 too large?

[@timothythompson6549]

Usually a 500 or 1000 size reel, but in reality you can just throw some light line on a bigger reel and roll with it as long as it doesn't throw the balance of the rod off kilter. Very often a manufacturer's 1000 and 2000 size reels are identical in weight.

[@FishAnything]

I personally prefer a size 1000 but you can technically make a 2000 or 2500 work. As Tim said, the 2000 and 1000 will be pretty similar but the 2500 will generally be a bit heavier and have more line capacity than is necessary. You can still fish it, but it may balance a little odd.

[@calebprice304]

What size reel are you using

[@FishAnything]

Size 1000 Daiwa

[@Berry60_]

What rod is that

[@FishAnything]

Yamaga Blue Current III

[@AllSnipe]

What is the blue rod at 0:32 ?

[@AllSnipe]

I managed to pause the video at a certain frame. For any1 wondering it's a Yamaga Blue Current iii 510

[@FishAnything]

Good use of technology :) That is the one!

[@joshaggen7359]

What be a kayak is that?

[@FishAnything]

Old Town Sportsman PDL 120!

[@mblakey4736]

What lake?

[@FishAnything]

A lake in SW Michigan!

[@mblakey4736]

@@FishAnything I got that much info out of John's video. Was hoping to get the actual name of it.

[@Tightt88]

You guys need to go early in the morning.

[@FishAnything]

Yeah we could have got out earlier this day but we wanted a little rest after a full day haha