Spring Fishing Cut Bait Channel Catfish!

[@TheBuffaloJetFan]

The fact that this channel is still free of music, screaming, nauseating brand promotion... just a man and his Kayak. Cheers brother. You're a cut above the rest.

[@Dixon_1974]

I like my goons fishing a fair bit, but a quiet fishing session is refreshing. Wished NDYak did fly fishing though

[@GIRTHYANDITCURVES]

WHO TF ARE YALL TALKING ABOUT OMG THIS COMMENTS ON EVERY VIDEOOO!!!!!

[@austinhall485]

​@Greatest Ever because it's true? Lol

[@TheBuffaloJetFan]

@@GIRTHYANDITCURVES I'm talking about 80% of big fishing channels where half the video is affiliate marketing lol.

[@puvlea83]

@The Buffalo Jet Fan you don't have to defend your comment, if you watch Matt you understand

[@mistymang321]

This channel is perfect, please never change.

[@antoniomora1255]

I totally agree. No change please.

[@barradacuda1671]

Best fishing channel there is on YT. Hands down. Keep up the great work Matt!

[@dr.freudstein]

hell yeah 100 %

[@Wading4Time]

Without ANY DOUBT. No gimmicks, just serenity.

[@Namsu11]

It's been said before but best fishing channel on KZbin. No pushing cheap products, stupid challenges, or collaborations that don't make sense...just you, nature,and hopefully some fish each video!

[@bushmanphotos]

the narrator has such a soothing calm voice... this is how you make a youtube video. No stupid over music and intros that take up half the video and sponsor breaks and stupid cut scenes. Much respect.

[@FishinFoolsCT]

😂 at least you saw you were missing the paddle before launching. Once I was so excited to get out of work and hit the lake I launched my canoe and since the wind was blowing me where i needed to go I decided to drift while rigging my poles. Once i finished rigging I went to grab a paddle and nope, not there. I looked back at the boat launch and there they were leaning up against my car. I had to quickly tie on a Big-O and cast it into the bushes on shore and reel myself back in.

[@strikezone1879]

Being able to catch 2 huge channel cats at the same time. Using the same net. In a kayak…. Next level stuff right there!

[@TheRiverAddict]

I’m always impressed how clean your gear is 😂. After a day on the red for me I’ve got mud caked on my stuff for weeks haha!

[@ndyakangler]

It’s much easier to keep clean in the kayak, but even that usually needs a trip to Whale of a Wash after a day on the Red.

[@ColsenTaylorFishing]

Always a good day when NDyakanger posts!

[@michaelbandeko3519]

We're on our way up. We come up every spring for the pre-spawn. Phenomenal fishery!!!

[@hbrianunderwood4946]

That's amazing, Matt. Two fish in one net must be a great feeling!

[@universalist144]

You, sir, are awesome. From a lifelong MN fisherman, I have to say you do it all right. Super duper excited to see what this season brings you. Thanks for sharing the fun with us.

[@HelloMoto1991]

Been following you since I believe Covid started and haven’t stopped since. You are a big part of the reason I got back into fishing again. Even bought a small 12’ Grumman and refurbished it. Best investment I have made and been fishing ever since. Love your channel brother. It’s like being there and almost as enjoyable. Almost.😊

[@HelloMoto1991]

@@ElectronicMusicUnderground I put a little more money into it than I should have but made her my own being my first boat. But I am happy and get a lot of compliments about her so, all in all, not disappointed. Had some really good fishing with her and plan on a lot more.

[@guyb7005]

Two cats with one stone so-to-speak. Incredible!! Love this channel (cat)!.

[@sethdyer8828]

Dang I just love this channel, no over the top nonsense. Just pure enjoyable time outdoors

[@pigsandapples]

Wonderful. Thanks for sharing the action in such a serene, mature way.

[@rmharing]

Never a dull moment! 2 fishes, 1 net. Awesome footage, thx.

[@walkerswaim]

You are the bob ross of fishing, you are likeable and respectful. You are calm even in stressful situations, keep up the good content.

[@rolandgdean]

Man yeh...dead-stickin' for cats in the mud! A favorite method on the Little Kanawha and Ohio Rivers here. Great content AGAIN Matt! So well edited and curated and STILL included the forgotten paddle and tangled lines...so relatable and still amazing...TWO IN THE NET AT ONCE DUDE! EPIC! Almost as good as the two on the same lure.

[@christinerogers5331]

Thanks Matt, I enjoyed every moment of river fishing for big cats! Keep up the great content!

[@mlgrasshoppa04]

The Bob Ross of fishing right here

[@SavageVoyageur]

Thanks Matt for another great video. You are fishing right by my hometown.

[@antoniomora1255]

A marvellous fishing day with the channel cats. Two of them at a time in the net and afterwards a third one. All of them good sized. The spring day and the American Red River of the North are so beautiful. A remarkable and smart description of the equipment by our good friend Matt…Those detailed descriptions are one the main assets of this KZbin channel to me. I find them quite interesting and useful. I really appreciate them. I enjoyed the video a lot, as always. I wish I had caught only just one of those three little pigs in my last fishing trip on my Easter vacation. No channel cat took my nice chunks of mackerel in a Spanish reservoir (La Serena reservoir) that six years ago had been a paradise on them. Surely the extremely low level was a factor. Thanks to this video I “fished “ vicariously this species that was illegally stocked in my country.

[@randallburgess46]

3 big cats! They were all healthy looking 👀. Glad to see new videos coming out. Thank You.

[@ronaldkulas5748]

Wow. When I was a kid (60 years ago) we rarely saw catfish over 4 pounds, and we fished all day. Now the Red produces big cats like crazy. I wonder if we simply were unlucky as kids, or if something truly happened in the fishery to produce these monsters. One thing that might be a clue is that we seldom caught goldeyes back then; however, we did catch a lot of carp. One more thing: that is very good fishing, IMO, considering the river is high.

[@ndyakangler]

I had similar experience growing up and fishing the Red. I more looked for a good spot on the bank to fish from rather than finding some good fish structure to target, and always used either crawlers or some type of dough bait. I think cut bait makes a big difference. It’s easier to keep the little fish from nibbling the bait away before the big fish gets it.

[@ronaldkulas5748]

@@ndyakangler Thanks for your quick reply, Matt. On a lighter note: we used to cut-up carp for catfish bait. We caught our carp at a site where they gathered as thick as flies. We would throw cherry-bombs and silver-salutes into the throng and waited for the results. Then we waded a foot or two into the Red and gathered our future cut-bait. I think the statute of limitations has run out on that crime.

[@PNW_Adventures1]

@@ronaldkulas5748 😂 usually whatever works best isn’t allowed haha.

[@ronaldkulas5748]

@@ndyakangler BTW: I forgot to comment that I agree with your point that as kids we fished at the easiest, "good spot", not the spot that we now know was much better. That might explain why all our catfish were 2 to 4 pounders.

[@truebalsamhogs]

Thanks. Well done.

[@trafalgarssn]

Respect from the UK 🇬🇧. From what I’ve seen so far from your videos your there for the sport and put the fish back and not like other videos where they have to kill, I have now subscribed

[@tristonisom4200]

This is so wholesome, keep doing you man ! Inspiring me to pick the rod back up !

[@kevinm594]

Best way to start the weekend, right here!!!

[@cpreme]

love your videos man, calm and collective fishing and birds chirping and drag screaming love it

[@DutchFR1908]

I really like your Catfish video's i hope you make more of them

[@aitutaki50]

I know there's lots of Southern Boys just droolin' at the thought of a good ole Southern Catfish Fry gone to waste with those three big Channel Cats caught & released...still, I'm glad you let em go...nice fishin' 😊

[@solanaceae2069]

Nice! I need to get back over that way sometime this summer to try to catch some big cats.

[@fatsidekick]

Love this channel just got a kayak and excited to get out on it. It’s great you fish multi species and don’t over complicate things with all sorts of lures and gear and crazy info. Catching fish isn’t rocket science.

[@k9companion231]

WOW two at once! What a Professional! Love your show.

[@jacksonyon5276]

One of the best rivers in America to catch these great fish

[@2199SPUDMAN]

Only Matt gets two in the net! Let's get him a million subscribers! He deserves it. Best fishing channel on KZbin.

[@DanKoning777]

Thanks for the fishing trip Matt-God bless.

[@knuckledragger2412]

Was walleye fishing Saginaw Bay when this dropped. Now eating walleye for lunch while watching another great video👍

[@ndyakangler]

Sounds like a great day!

[@knuckledragger2412]

@@ndyakangler always great when the wind is good. Fortunate enough to live only 20 minutes away.

[@b.fisher3912]

Just made it out ...in wisconsin...got me 12 ...8 norts and 4 bass....good times fish on bud

[@ndyakangler]

I wish the wind would let up here and let me get out! I had a decent day of pike fishing last week but it’s been non stop windy every day since.

[@b.fisher3912]

@@ndyakangler heard that...suppose to be great here for memorial day wkend ....its gonna be awesome...good luck wait I watch your vids you don't need luck.. lol 😆 🤣

[@Lordcrazyes]

Absolutely love this channel, I am enjoying every video you upload and I can't wait for the next one!

[@serenitystuller995]

I always love watching your channel. You're honest about the things you do and the amount of time it takes you, and don't make things seem easy all the time like the other fisher dudes try to do. Thank you for always being honest, and for making great content out of what you love to do ❤

[@lucashamlin7673]

In Manitoba or North Dakota, the Red River is a beast for big cats. Love the channel bro!

[@chriswalls5831]

Here in fla there's some big ones last night caught 5 small on spam then guy gave me live bait few hours nothing still scored though

[@Mattsommers521]

Another great video Matt! Got some channel cat in the fridge right now that my son and a buddy of his caught; about a 30 pounder; split the meat. Going out fishing on lake Wawasee here in northern Indiana this morning. Have a blessed weekend!!

[@ndyakangler]

I'm going to have to start keeping some of the smaller ones when I find them. We picked up a Blackstone griddle last night that should be perfect for making some cajun blackened catfish!

[@Mattsommers521]

@@ndyakangler absolutely!! 🙂

[@brianbriskey509]

I love your channel!! Some commenter called you the Bob Ross of fishing and I think that is accurate haha!!

[@johntruxal432]

Didn't know i needed friday fishing but here it is and i'n enjoying every bit of it...🍻

[@chesterstone5739]

I remember fishing with my dad as a little kid with a Superman pole and catching giant channel cat on the Superman pole my dad was amazed

[@bryantawalt3091]

Love the videos man ... me and the family have been out a few times already on the red and done well but this weekend should be on fire ... my boys finally got to reel in some and loved it ... keep them coming and maybe ill see ya on the river

[@josephpetersen2734]

Best fishing content on youtube

[@Triple87]

I love those triumph rods. Best budget rods on the market in my opinion. $100 or less, you can’t beat them. 🤙

[@651Outdoors]

Stellar cats Sir!! Keep up the awesome content 🤙🎣 Always look forward to you dropping a new upload. Keep it the great work 🤙🎣

[@berserker8316]

Love watching you fish thank you for sharing your knowledge and set ups. Just got my fishing license see ya out there man!

[@Sleeper-Work]

And lo, he did speak with the mouth of a catfish. And with it, he said "mwehhh"

[@GLepage74]

My favorite fishing channel by far. You are the reason I love to go fishing Matt! Keep up the great work!

[@1slippery2]

Love watching you catch and release!

[@rogernull6151]

I have the Rock River (WI) near me. Not much for game fish but it's GREAT for channel cats! I've launched my Old Town many different places and almost always catch fish. Most times I have the river all to myself.

[@dennisstewart7849]

That stretch of the Red River looks a whole lot better than the area that runs through the town I am from. Drayton, North Dakota, the water always seems to be clay colored. Nice channel catfish, though, I would be glad to catch fish that big in the Mississippi River. It's a little high right now, so I will probably wait a few weeks, so the water drops. Nice video Matt.

[@ehcatsfaneric2211]

Beautiful and thanks for releasing the poor hungry rascals

[@MarkSmith-gt4kq]

My way to fish! Great video! Keep them coming.

[@NatesOutdoors]

Well I see what I'm doing wrong,I have to talk in a calm voice instead of cussing the fish lol,and I gotta fish where there's fish😂,I have been using everything even cut bait and absolutely nothing but turtles,awesome video man really like them

[@stevepax2809]

Two fish in the net! Wow!

[@Caleb.M_Fishing]

What a professional angler and youtuber!

[@FishingwithFro]

Those were some big channel cats!!! Awesome video, love your content!

[@Dieselfumes1982]

Lol my and my 10 year old love your videos and you almost sound like Bob Ross when your explaining about the catfish chewing on your bait and your waiting on them to run with ur bait

[@FishingZaanstad]

Wow, nice film and fishes. 👍🏻

[@williamramirez4768]

Nice fishing trip hello from Puerto Rico 🇵🇷

[@zachzz8053]

Handled that double up like a pro WOW

[@РыбалкавАнглии-к1ц]

Сan,t Stop watching you after your video couple Year Ago when Crazy Pike wos jump on Duck Lure 🦆🔥🔥🔥🐊

[@ndyakangler]

I had some crazy action with a bird lure at that same spot a few days ago!

[@РыбалкавАнглии-к1ц]

@@ndyakangler Will happy to see it 😏🔥🐊

[@bionick4281]

Good stuff as always Matt, 👍🏻🎣👍🏻

[@trevormattson906]

Thanks for the great video Matt!!!

[@williesam3270]

I gotta go fishing their! Jesus those are some good sized kitty fishes 😅

[@CPTFiXtion]

He makes me want to fish with all those lures more than any other channels make me want to use their sponsors.

[@xinliu8472]

Perfect uploading time!🎉

[@GWPtyler]

Give circle hooks a try. They really cut down on the swings-and-misses. I used them religiously on the Red for cats. You might not get as big of a satisfaction from setting the hook, but seeing a rod double over and a sumo hook itself is pretty entertaining, regardless.

[@grantd.5438]

Small advice ~ punch that hook through the belly bone of those baits will leave more hook exposed. If you hit the layered scales you’ll know and it won’t come off as easy…it’s like hooking through bone almost!

[@fishman1347]

Ever tried the Balloon rig for cats I just tried it for the first time I saw it on kayak catfish and it worked:)

[@ndyakangler]

I’ll have to check it out!

[@taylerswenson5890]

"By the look of it, it might be feeding time." I laughed hard because my brain automatically went to a spy movie where poo was about to get nuts🤣🤣

[@blaecrowden80]

Make a video going over the set up! Looks simple, love it

[@Jason_Laster]

Red River channel cats are huge! Lucky to get a 5 pounder where I'm at. Also, you're a brave man throwing 6 ounces with those rods lol

[@maplehouseknives]

Fun sizer fish! Thanks for the video man, greetings from Germany 👍

[@CPTFiXtion]

That is the BEST seat in the house!

[@josephabeytajosephabeyta9305]

I watch only a few fisherman, always look for yours...👍

[@NeonDreams7]

so calm. love your videos

[@joshuashepherd6537]

Mint soaps will help combat the bugs hope it helps you in the future love the channel!

[@valac15]

Catfish are my favorite fight. Them headshakes

[@aidenp7232]

Circle hooks, give ‘em a bit of drag, and you’ll lose less fish. Love the videos

[@jameshammond2738]

No doubt! I love your channel! No politics or rainbow colored kayak or lures. Thank you for not making me stop watching you. We all need a place were we can escape all the noise. Let's go fishing. Please stay as you are. I don't need to hear anything but how to fish and watch teach THAT ONLY.

[@sauraplay2095]

Great video, great channel!👍

[@outdoorsforachange]

The first time you lip a big cat is educational., hahaha. Made me drop it when it clamped down.

[@ndyakangler]

Yeah you get those 10lb+ cats that chomp down and try to roll and sometimes I think they’re gonna dislocate my thumb!

[@charlittboi7046]

The Bob Ross of the 🎣 fishin 🌎

[@Negative--10-90]

I am ready to see some crazy top water bites

[@escapewithjay]

great video as always

[@StephenSenni]

Love your channel and how you kept it all about fishing. I do have a question regarding your Hobie. Will you be making any videos fishing out of the Hobie? I'm considering purchasing a compass and am curious what your thoughts are on it after some time on the water. Thank you!!

[@ndyakangler]

I’ve taken it out a few times now, I just haven’t caught anything worth posting yet. From my experience so far I think I’ll get more use out of the Hobie late summer and into fall when the fish are deeper. It’s tough fishing shallow water in the Hobie and this time of year I catch a lot of fish in a foot or two of water, where I have to go through weeds or scum the Mirage flippers get hung up on. You can always short stroke the pedals and keep the flippers close to horizontal under the hull for shallow water but after limping around a bay like that for several hours the other day it got old and I couldn’t help think I’d be better off with just the paddle, especially after about the eighth time I had to reach for it anyway when my flippers got jammed up in weeds.

[@jeramiebentley4054]

I hate fishing out of a kayak but i like watching it

[@DCBeers]

that first cat was adorable :D

[@colejk67]

Totally different vibe from the smallie videos but good job. Still the best fishing KZbinr!

[@randenpederson4784]

Thanks for these videos. Now I can go fishing without the bugs and bother.

[@robbyr974]

great content as always

[@LaMarrBrewster]

Do you open the drag completely to let the spool freewheel until you are ready to set the hook? I know some spinning gear has that option? Thanks!

[@ndyakangler]

I loosen up the drag almost all the way while the bait is sitting. My reels don’t have a bait feeder switch.

[@TallontedTinkering]

I know a sweet spot for some big catfish down by the 52nd ave boat launch.

[@ndyakangler]

I used to fish around there quite a bit before got my kayak!

[@Floatdroppin]

Keep beating on em tight lines man 🤟🏻🤟🏻🔥