Spring Fishing For A Cold Water MONSTER!

Spring weather is finally here! It's time to drag the kayak down to the river and try to find some pike and muskie!
Gear used on this trip:
Rod: St Croix BassX 6'6" M F amzn.to/3GLH9nL
Reel: Daiwa Zillion SV TW G amzn.to/41sH2oJ
Line: Trilene Sensation 14lb amzn.to/3GJJNKu
Lure: Storm 360GT Shad 3/8 amzn.to/3A2jrQ6
Leader: South Bend 12lb 5" amzn.to/3mE219C
Anchor: Power Pole micro anchor amzn.to/3KLN7Gq
Net: Ozark Trail brand from Walmart

[@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.

[@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.

[@Zoovfam]

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

[@mimixlor]

hey , i know you 👀

[@CatchReleaseRepeat]

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

[@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!

[@JJTFishing]

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

[@davidwarner2768]

Same 😂

[@donpanico7708]

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

[@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!

[@jacobdrollinger4802]

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

[@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!

[@harryash11]

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

[@michaelpfau1150]

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

[@Acrylic24]

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

[@rgarlinyc]

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

[@bananabroski9771]

This is 1000x better then asmr

[@MrKylekk]

Really enjoy watching you. Your peacefulness and fishing is addicting. Keep the videos coming.

[@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.

[@glenstewart1642]

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

[@TWG_IceBreaker]

this is like a Bob Ross of fishing

[@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!!!

[@AndrewMorris-md6dw]

Spring catching of cold water monsterS! As usual, great catching Matt. Hope 2024 kicks off the same way for you.

[@ndyakangler]

I hit this stretch on Friday but didn't even see a fish. It's been a weird winter here though, lots of way warmer than average temps. Usually timing is everything for that early bite, get out there the first day or two the temps rise above freezing in the spring and most of the time I'll catch a few. We've had above freezing temps off and on all winter so I think that pattern is out the window this year.

[@AndrewMorris-md6dw]

Every day and year presents the fishing challenges. I live in upstate NY, last year, at ice out on my favorite pike spot and guys were catching big ones. I missed those first few days :(. Similar to you, this year we have had a pretty mild winter and over the last few days ice out happened, about 3 weeks earlier than usual and I was on the water - no followers though!

[@soapyderby3747]

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

[@thebassassin5507]

SPRING?!?! Maaaannnnn it’s halfway through summer here in Texas 😂

[@samurai_8917]

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

[@markw999]

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

[@jacobmetaphoruranium9228]

Best addition to my Saturday morning.

[@donkaros8106]

Good day yak man nice catch

[@dennisstewart7849]

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

[@Z-Bart]

'They' say the Muskie is the fish of 1,000 casts. I wonder if 'They' have ever tried Steelhead fishing?

[@Smexcellent11]

I’ve had days where I’ve landed 5 steelhead in a few hours. Never caught more than 3 muskies in an outing. Both are rewarding fish though!

[@bennguyen2089]

Best fishing channel>

[@Alexander-vp6jf]

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

[@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!

[@timmarkowicz779]

That little river is awesome. You are a lucky guy to have it in your backyard.

[@twitcherz_fishing]

First fish of the season and you hook into that beauty. Amazing

[@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!

[@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.

[@thatfishingnoob]

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

[@rendog896]

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

[@jacobborn6845]

"Oh look, there's a muskie.... yup, got it" C'mon man!

[@jacobborn6845]

Love the current video my man!

[@starkeyshelbyj]

… kingfisher … before first fish😉🙏🏼❣️birdwatcher by bliss and soul

[@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...

[@cbvoicenotes267]

My homie in a WINTER WONDERLAND!!!❄💙

[@the2060ish]

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

[@ducotes]

hahaha first fish of the season = good musky, while I still havent even netted one ever, love it, this is why I watch.

[@jimnappi4751]

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

[@adamfeldberg9521]

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

[@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

[@Oldbasshole]

I’d say that a darn successful first outing!! Those snow banks are nightmare fuel !!!

[@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.

[@stuartmcmillan2518]

Love the videos, subscribed, your voice makes it seem like Bob Ross: the joy of fishing 😂

[@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!

[@kylephillip6433]

That's an awesome first fish of 2023 👍

[@randallburgess46]

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

[@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.

[@johndrx165]

Awesome outing for cold water.

[@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.

[@cbvoicenotes267]

Hell yeah! Gatsta go wit the STORM SWIM!!!👊😜💯 11:03

[@wat5713]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@chrisdawson3411]

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

[@Ok-dm1ck]

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

[@coursing_thru_life]

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

[@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

[@jeanclaudeboutique6526]

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

[@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!!

[@oakdogfu]

So serene to be juggling monsters. My MAN!!

[@cohgpodcast]

This is how I fish. Quietly, peacefully with my Lord and SAVIOR Jesus Christ. I really enjoy your videos, I have seen alot of them. Even the ice fishing ones. Very kool, reminds me of Wisconsin and Michigan when I was a kid. God bless you NDyakangler. Keep making peaceful joy out there.

[@trevormattson906]

Thanks for the great vid Matt!

[@richardblake4777]

Don't know much about muskie fishing but, two in one day? Unreal as some people fish forever with only one caught. Absolutely phenomenal day, thanks for sharing.

[@Adidaspgh]

I choked on my drink when I saw the amount of snow yinz have! It was 80F here two days this past week and this is Pittsburgh, PA , not Miami. Shoutout to the Kayak Toboggan crew! Keep the vids coming.

[@ttball68]

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

[@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.

[@MrIndyjoe]

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

[@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..

[@timothymcnees9243]

I love the trip to the water.

[@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

[@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 👍🎣🐳👏

[@charlessellers7021]

I was really hoping for the video of you getting your kayak back up that slope

[@kevinloper6551]

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

[@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! 😊

[@GLepage74]

Amazing content! Best fishermen on KZbin!

[@poormykee1]

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

[@RideAcrossTheRiver]

I remember seeing giant muskies spawning in the riffles of the creek the next property over from our house. First time I saw a 35-pounder--probably the female.

[@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.

[@GM-DFW52]

This is simply put as, therapeutic

[@TheMuskyMafia]

crazy to see musky and pike caught on such small gear and line / leads lol , always like watching the videos !

[@roberthanning6562]

You stayed bro cmon I would. I love fishing 🎣

[@ronaldmicheau5086]

That first one was a monster

[@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!

[@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 :)

[@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!

[@bronzebackanglerharden3482]

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

[@Thepondguy85]

Said no one ever Matt first fish of the season for me is a Muskie.

[@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!!

[@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!!

[@oldschoolhawking8191]

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

[@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.

[@bsieniawski]

Ride that kayak from the road down to the bank, wouldve been a fun ride! Cheers to a successful 2023 season!