Salamander Lure vs BIG Smallmouth On Beds

Kayak fishing for big smallmouth bass during the spawn. On this trip I'm using a River2Sea Nest Raider, a salamander imitating lure, to get smallies to attack while guarding their beds. I also planted a GoPro underwater next to the beds to see how the bass react!
Gear used on this trip:
Lure: River2Sea Nest Raider
Rod: St Croix BassX 6'6" M F amzn.to/2zugqfK
Reel: Quantum Vapor amzn.to/2X0mwNX
Line: Trilene Sensation 14lb amzn.to/2TC4bVd
Net: Frabill 3672 amzn.to/2X0ukiQ
Anchor: Power Pole Micro amzn.to/3bYg4eE
Camera: GoPro Hero 5 black amzn.to/3ekYwec
Audio: Zoom H1/ATR3350 lapel mic amzn.to/3c4l2q4
Kayak: Wilderness Systems Tarpon 120

[@BackroadsAngling]

Really cool underwater footage. Definitely worth the extra effort to make it happen.

[@williamlewis3163]

Agreed I wish I could do that

[@docktordicking2852]

Yeah amazing how he timed that!

[@chetyoder]

camera footage was pretty cool, hard work like that will put you on TV

[@williamjohnson4311]

That hidden bay is why I love kayak fishing.

[@garycox7839]

Love it when you combine the cast, the underwater take, and the retrieve. You are a good editor, as well as a great angler. I learn something from every one of your videos.

[@SolrosenGaming]

I've been studying at university away from my hometown in Sweden where my kayak resides and god do I miss it... But within a couple of weeks summer break will be here and I can finally get out fishing again. From a Swedes perspective your channel is by far the best American one out there, since our view of fishing is a far more relaxed one and we do not subscribe to that silly "hype culture" American youtubers try to sell. (although it is growing unfortunately...) Fishing just seems so natural to you as if it's part of who you are, your comfy and genuine approach to it really inspires me to fish and is the reason I bought my own kayak. Keep up the good work, bless.

[@Lurtz14301]

Solrosen totally get what you mean. The younger fisherman who yell “lets go” after every fish catch. Fishing is a yin and yang of andrenaline and inner piece and relaxation.

[@SolrosenGaming]

@@Lurtz14301 I agree, and that is exactly what "hooked" me when it came to fishing, the relaxation from being out in nature mixed with the very real adrenaline that comes from playing a big pike at the end of your line is marvelous.

[@oldmanfred8676]

Solrosen, Watch Coon Creek Outdoors

[@johnburgum]

The Dakotas and Minnesota are the "Scandinavia of the US." You'd like the vibe.

[@BlakeStansfield]

That underwater footage you had? Cool as can be 😎 love your videos man!

[@asanelson924]

Love your videos. No clickbait on your channel and no stupid fake hype in your content. You are DEFINITELY the most underratedKZbin angler.

[@llpressstartll7894]

No, bs, no ads, no products plugs. Just great content. Appreciate it man.

[@rafabonati7757]

That was really cool how you showed placing the GoPro, backing off, leaving the tiger salamander on the bed, and then getting the strike on camera.

[@brandonbutela6269]

In all of your videos that I've watched, the scenery is absolutely beautiful. The songs of all the birds or evening critter serenades is as peaceful as it gets. Plus you get to catch some amazing fish. God has truly blessed you. Thanks for sharing a part of your world.

[@alexfamily10]

The way he pulled apart his paddle reminded me of someone pulling out their sword.

[@nbeardo78]

Hell, there could be a tree 20 yards from where I'm aiming to cast and still end up in that tree.

[@ryanuhazie]

been there done that

[@oldmanfred8676]

Nicholas, 20 Hell, thirty!!!!

[@robertdiehl1281]

Great video. Thanks for taking the time to place the camera in all those nest, so we could see the fishes reactions. Really beautiful fish and quality production.

[@onepunch9203]

Less carp-y. More bass-y. 🌞👍🏼 Love it!

[@gabriellanas2495]

Awesome content. Has the utmost respect for the fish, really calming atmosphere, and no BS. Has to be one of the best fishing KZbin channels I’ve seen yet. Keep up the amazing videos, can’t wait to see what you have in store!

[@50chevtrk1]

Great footage from your gopro under water. Adds lot to see how they react. Thanks again from a guy recovering from knee replacement surgery.

[@richardelzinga4617]

These videos are phenomenal. I am personally not even really someone who likes fishing, but your videos are so calming, very mindful

[@jeffhensley9988]

Another reason why I enjoy watching your channel Matt is because you go that extra mile to film amazing videos, like placing the Gopro in the water to record the up close action catching those smallies. Great job! #ThankYou

[@TMoua79]

You’re awesome! I applaud you for taking the time with your videos and taking us along.

[@cecapfishing9882]

Awesome footage! Thanks for going the extra mile to show us in detail the fish back on the bed and the bite!

[@WanderingFromKansas]

Love these underwater bed shots! Thanks for sharing!

[@cgandy2]

Matt, I appreciate the extra underwater shots. You put out the BEST content! And I love that you keep it real by showing that snag in the tree. You are an expert at casting yet even you can get snagged up. Thanks again and I look forward to a great summer of quality fishing videos from you!

[@robertbuchanan4378]

Love it when you use your underwater camera 📷 👌, awesome video.

[@ethco127_8]

Absolutely amazing underwater footage!!

[@williamjohnson4311]

I didn't think your videos could get better but the underwater footage really adds to it. Tight lines!!

[@shannonwalker4098]

I saw those lures in the store and wondered. Thanks for the affirmation.

[@22stunt45]

@NDYakAngler the way you put this together, with your chest mount cam along with the underwater camera, it's just a pleasure to watch. Thank you.

[@tinkmarshino]

I do not fish beds to often.. 1 I do not like to disturb them to much during the spawn and 2 I like bass meat.. and I just couldn't keep any of these beauties while on the spawn.. But once and awhile.. it is fun.. thanks brother for the nice morning on the water.. carry on!

[@AlexanderBronskyFishing]

I love the variation in brown and gold the smallmouth get! Can't wait to get up to upstate NY in the next month and catch some of these bronze backs. Awesome video as always!

[@djm7706]

You make some great videos, but this one, with cameras catching the underwater bed action, is just amazing!

[@GeorgiaTrappingandFishing]

Man those were some beautiful small mouths!! All of em were good sized 👍👍👍🎣 I enjoyed it 👌

[@Khmerboy4u]

One day I’ll get a smallmouth bass...in joy watching you fish for smallmouth bass thanks

[@6412mars]

By Far my favorite fishing channel...Nice smallies fella!

[@FinneysOutdoorAdventure]

That underwater footage is next level! Love the video!

[@johnnyphive4083]

Dude! Badass underwater footage! Thank you!!!

[@nordsee4009]

I,m very nice to hear you again. The show must go on.

[@goldenmanuever1176]

I've never seen such beautiful SMBs. Nicely colored stripes and body, striking red eyes and good growth.

[@spennykenny998]

Man you take videos to a whole new level. LOVE your channel man! Great work 👌

[@journeymaguire]

If anyone dislikes your videos they hate their life. Nothing but quality content

[@irod7]

Awesome Video really enjoying the content during this difficult time thanks

[@BarryP]

@ 3:20.... Genius! 5:40.... Me all day. Amazing vid, Matt. Nice work on that hard fought bass, man.That was so cool!

[@DrBees-ms2vt]

Just found your channel and I’m loving it, keep up the awesome videos!

[@catharinelamy6460]

Love you’re vids. I’m saving up for a fishing kayak

[@cyclonedronz7861]

Wow! Great video....unbelievable footage! Teaches so much about fishing beds. Thanks!

[@XxsteamerxX]

Geez Matt, that is some OLN camera work right there! What a inside look at the life of a spawning bass. Nice job!

[@gregoryharrison5769]

What a great idea to sneak your camera into their nests! That is awesome footage and those fish are gorgeous! Good job!

[@antoniekruger8631]

Love your work. Thanks, great videos.

[@pinhookfishingclub]

Great vid! Dr. David P. Phillip from the Univ of Illinois has done some great research on Smallmouth behavior and nesting behavior. He breaks down the behavior of how the males protect the eggs once the female has laid them and moved on. He also goes into on how fishing affects the fish on beds. Your vids provide some great info on how smallmouth behave. Such a great sport fish, and its great to see them in great numbers.

[@kimberlywright4891]

Awesome underwater footage. Nice video. Your videos always have me chill. So relaxing!

[@colincalloway5257]

Matt, AKA the Bob Ross of fishing dropped another great video

[@cobra03pcphunter8]

What a wonderful fishing channel, he gets a lots of fun fishing and we get a lots of fun watching the video. Well done guy. Cheers from California.

[@SoCalSurfer1]

dude great videos! been watching for a few months now and I finally subscribed. the underwater cams are phenomenal, i LOVE watching them hit the lure how cool! fishing all these nooks and crannies, secrect spots and the ski poles LOL...i dig it man

[@BCOutdoors95]

sweet vid like always man. love the underwater footage

[@beatinbanks8962]

Good job on the vids buddy! I’m glad I found your page. The piece and quite is the best part about fishing. And being on a kayak is a bonus. 👍🏼

[@jeffreybrown3603]

Great video especially the underwater footage showing how you allowed the lure to sit on the bed until the fish grabbed it. Love your channel.

[@huntercameron419]

Your videos are the smoothest fishing I’ve ever seen 👍🏼

[@marklopez8378]

Awesome underwater footage 👌, keep'em coming

[@LindustriesOutdoors]

Awesome Video! I can't wait to get my kayak and make some vids like this, I have been doing vids from my boat but this kayak stuff like you do looks so awesome!

[@john-ec4460]

I know what you mean! The "wind" takes my casts into the trees too!

[@thefirststrike]

Yeah, that nasty ole wind will get you every time. At least as far as anyone knows...LOL

[@thomasandrews7783]

I’ve had trees actually “move” on me while I was casting!😂

[@simplemanfishingvideos1395]

Outstanding footage. Well done!!!

[@MrTeethpaste]

3:50 Was like "go go gadget ski poles"

[@bendillon4580]

Love your channel. Inspired me to get a kayak of my own and get out fishing. Thanks.

[@shaundennison8534]

Your videos are top notch as your fishing. Keep up the good work & tight lines.

[@criscardano]

you gave me the hope to keep on casting lines and getting out there. caught two PB smallies my last outing - 18 inch pigs. Keep up the good work!

[@peoriaos6627]

Very cool underwater video. We love it!

[@lt.pickles6383]

Nice work. I learned a lot about smallie bedding behavior. Now I just have to find the beds

[@docv73]

Spook em off the bed, set up camera on the bed, then wait for some AWESOME underwater strike/catch footage. AWESOME!

[@parm_rl]

ur like the bob ross of fishing vids and i will never get enough of it

[@rickfromthecape3135]

Nice to see ya snag a tree every now and again. ;-)

[@joebuck574]

Well done ! Would love longer videos

[@perkfishing]

Awesome footage man!!! Love it

[@KissTheFish]

Very cool footage man! That is a wicked salamander lure!

[@richardblair8850]

Love those red eyes when they are spawning.

[@narlee2014]

Great video! Super secret bay🏆 Yeah the fishing by the big city is starting to get good!

[@anthonytrinos1985]

That underwater footage! I appreciate that extra effort for those amazing shots.

[@MrBradtex]

Your the Bob Ross of smallmouth fishing.

[@logankirkpatrick775]

You are one of the few bright spots of 2020 love your vids man

[@ship4427]

Hey man great work, you inspired me to get a bbz1 rat with your other videos, I caught my best off the year so far on it and it was fun as hell. Thanks

[@ndyakangler]

That’s awesome! The topwater bite should get going soon here!

[@Ragduff598]

The underwater cam is super nice. May be a lot of work to set up but definitely worth it. And the "I know don't throw into the trees" made me laugh lol

[@1167wa]

Awesome work on this one!

[@outdoorswithtg549]

Love the pattern on smallmouth

[@joeyhills212]

The undisputed champion of smallie content.

[@thomascampbell4480]

great footage of fishing biting the lure. Keep up the good work.

[@jddanzig5300]

Dude i can watch u fish all day man. Im getting back into fishing and these vids are life. Also buying a casting set up because of you. Love your vids hands down best fishing channal on youtube bro i mean that! You seem like such a cool dude and your deminor is impeccable. Good stuff man plz keep doing it

[@DoubleBogeyBass]

Awesome underwater footage!

[@hunterman600cc]

Said it before, I'll say it again... Bob Ross of fishing. Only missing the happy trees. Oh wait, we caught a few of them this time. ;) Just remember pobody's nerfect.

[@strat-a-caster2016]

Thats so legit! I'm from Texas and have never caught a smallmouth. It is on my to do list though that is for sure. Seeing a videos like this make me want to go find a river further north and hang out for a while and get my smallmouth fix!

[@oldmanfred8676]

Strat, There is Smallies in the Ray Roberts shed.

[@strat-a-caster2016]

@@oldmanfred8676 Do you have any specific locations?

[@oldmanfred8676]

Strat-a-Caster, The Lake has them so any of the rivers running in will have them too. It is a huge body of water. Largemouths are the fish most Bass fishermen target. We catch them as incidentals while fishing for other fish. Crappies, White Bass, Catfish.

[@swimbaitohio]

Sickest underwater footage ever! 🔥🤘🏼

[@lathanmcmichael7715]

Best KZbinr on the planet

[@ohiobassangler8781]

This video was a blast to watch!

[@PedroHernandez-vi7ne]

That thumbnail might be the coolest one I’ve seen so far. 🔴👁🦎

[@JD-gj2rj]

Great job! Smart fishing! Most people don't even have a clue! Nice healthy river fish, great eye colors! Keep up the good work! Reminds me of when l lived in Wisconsin as a kid and had a river in my back yard! Now l live in Hawaii but l still rather be fishing in the river or lake Michigan when the salmon run! Thanks!

[@NoSkunkNation]

Its crazy we are now finally spawning. Crazy lol nice catches

[@bluesplayer1959]

Great vid nice fish...great underwater footage stepping up the Chanel Great Job......

[@wildbeaveryt]

Amazing vid!

[@christopherjaenke1133]

Amazing footage

[@bobschlotterfishing2678]

Love the under water footage, secret hidden bay, AKA home to big small mouth bass.

[@northgafisherman9913]

This is awesome man 🙌🏾

[@MsKindaSorta]

Crazy cool as always.

[@davidhadley3137]

AWESOME VIDEO!!!