The Fish Of 10,000 Casts!!! (BUCKET List NEW Species!)

[@kayroserey1678]

I finally had my brain tumor surgery. No cancer, 2 years to get to this point! Now I'm excited to do my recovery watching you catch giant muskie! Congratulations!

[@Somethingfunky12]

Let’s go! Congrats, thank you for fighting for all that time. You’re an inspiration!

[@blk_jok3r89]

GOOD CATCH NICK!!!

[@billanderson8388]

Congratulations on your recovery 🙏 I am in remission now for 4 years

[@atravers349]

Congratulations! I'm sure it was an extremely scary and stressful period. Best of luck to you!

[@atravers349]

​@@billanderson8388congratulations! Hope it's another 40!

[@cryptidon]

The fact that you declared, "We did it!" is what makes you top-shelf Nick.Great stuff. Happy for YOU.

[@nickgrazianon-lethalassass7294]

There is nothing “top shelf” about anything he does. I don’t understand you people. Nick is the ultimate dipshit at fishing.

[@nolanj123]

The first musky is always the best 😊

[@Akren905]

Nick's amazing. We need more selfless folks.

[@ericmartine5796]

It was like Kamala Harris, "We did it Joe, we did it"😂😂😂

[@dennisrocco8974]

I will one hundred percent agree with this comment

[@peterasberg9761]

Heya! Swede here - and as a person who fishes for a lot of northern pike (they grow monstrous in size here) id like to give some feedback ; treble hooks and metal leaders are your friends. Agressive hook sets are necessary! Rapala lures usually work great - and bigger ones than you think work great.

[@Mr3r4]

muskie can grow much bigger than pike, greetings from europe ;)

[@gpfen1982]

Definitely steel leaders. Jointed Rapalas work great especially when trolling.

[@ethanbiesecker]

Heavier mono and fluorocarbon will also keep them from cutting you off and they won’t see it

[@MONARCHWERK27125]

We get some pretty monstrous pike up here in northern Minnesota and Canada. Yeah rapalas are great i like using specifically the jointed ones. Also there is this one brand only sold in Minnesota called RAW swimbaits and the pike can’t resist it lmao

[@timmontano8792]

In fishing, it's strange how after you've caught a particular fish after having tried for a long time to catch said fish, suddenly you'll start catching them more often without even trying. This is an apples to oranges analogy but, I purchased some chatter baits back when they first appeared on the market. I fished with them every time I was out on the water. For over a year of fishing with them, I never caught a darn thing with them. Then, while I was out at a local park pond I was making my way back to my truck and casting as I went, I had a chatter bait tied on and I finally got a bite, (Large Mouth Bass) after a year and a half of fishing with it and having no luck. It got me excited, so I turned around and walked back up the shore of the pond and about fifteen yards from where I'd caught that bass, I got another hit. It was good sized channel catfish. I walked and cast for about fifteen more minutes and I caught a second channel catfish. Now for some reason I'll routinely catch different species of fish with those chatter baits. I must have just been holding my mouth the wrong way before when I was reeling those chatter baits in.

[@Lunatix246]

Awesome, I'm glad you finally got onto them :) Most of the time these fish are right up against walls or under your feet. Next time you go down there, try walking a lure along that drop off in front of you. It looks juicy as hell.

[@libbygardner3021]

My grandfather used to fish for Muskie in northern Minnesota. Given our 65 year age difference, it didn’t mean much to me at the time-us kids would fish for rock bass and other panfish with bamboo rods.

[@dukemetzger3784]

My bucket list fish is a Northern Pike, which is very similar to your Musky. Great video and I really appreciate you going back to show us just how much work you put into this fish! You earned it and a huge congrats!

[@gregsoto2679]

Come backcountry 🛶 in Northern Ontario with me you’ll get your fill. Taste great but they’re tricky to fillet.

[@dukemetzger3784]

@gregsoto2679 Yeah, if you go to the right areas, I understand they are fairly common, I just haven't found the right spot. Fish all over the Northwest US and haven't caught one yet.

[@UncleKennysPlace]

@@dukemetzger3784 Go east, young man! In some places out west, they are considered a trash fish! Great "power per pound".

[@dantheman9228]

@@gregsoto2679 yes full off bones is the Pike where ever you catch one from had some big monsters in my time over 25lbs in the UK never broke the 30lb though,but they are not unpleasant to eat just need to be careful with the bones would rather have a brown trout myself lol

[@gregsoto2679]

@@dantheman9228 I’ve never weighed a fish. I 🎣 in the wilderness - scales have to be stored and carried. Every ounce matters. I measure them. Caught a 4’ pike - the biggest.

[@jeffreyevens2033]

Way to go Nick! No muskie for me yet. One grabbed my leach while walleye fishing. Almost spooled me. Attempting to stop it, broke off. Nearly boated another, it jump out of prop wash, nearly landed in the jon boat.

[@Cytochrome22]

Your enthusiasm is contagious and so pure. Fantastic video, so happy for you. Just think how amazing your next adventures will be!!

[@fishingwithohdad]

Man oh man! To catch one 😂muskie is awesome but to catch 4 in one day is truly epic! A great memorable day. Congrats.

[@mikewilson4852]

Congratulations! Four Muskie! Outstanding! That spillway holds some ginormous flathead cats and buffalo too!

[@kristiancarlsson7164]

Great catches Nick, love your channel! As a northern pike fisherman I would recommend not using a lip-grip for holding the muskie. If a pike/muskie thrashes while holding its easy to break its jaw.

[@williampeppey6893]

No, lip grips are an easy way to trash a muskie's jaw. It is not recommended for pike or muskie

[@JerryBump-t3v]

Gill plate grip with a wet hand, and support the organs. Net as long as it takes to get the beast hooks back out. Pike, musky, and giant pickerel all the same, my favorite fish to catch, fin missiles. If you lip grip, even not breaking the jaw, the thrash cas destroy the teeth.

[@BloomWithGracie]

Lewis Walker Jr.'s 54-pound, 3-ounce muskie, caught on Conneaut Lake, Crawford County, has stood as the Pennsylvania state record since 1924. That's in my back yard....lol Grats on the nice catches!!

[@jeffreylong9405]

Greenlane has bigger ones just no one can hook or bring them in on rod and reel, bow yes .

[@NobleKorhedron]

Why not, ​@@jeffreylong9405; are they far too big?

[@HomeyDuck]

Muskies are FUN! Congrats on your catch! Here's to many many more bucket list fish caught!

[@detroitdiy]

What an amazing day, your energy and excitement flood right through the speakers. Congratulations Nick.

[@slim_pickins6393]

618 fishing and Ernie the Hawg Snatcher are by far my two favorite KZbin fishing channels. Nice fish Nick!

[@gregsoto2679]

CONGRATULATIONS Nick. 🎉 I’ve caught only one muskie. Burnt River, Ontario🇨🇦. It looked so much like all the northern pike I’ve caught I had to look it up😛. Again, very happy for you. 🎣

[@Guitarmankw]

That was one of my favorite videos you've ever done. It so awesome to see someone accomplish a goal they have worked so hard for. Haven't watched in a while but glad I did today. Congratulations my man!!💪👍

[@Summer-vk4ou]

I like how he is still using a ultralight to catch musky

[@FishingBiodiversity]

Beautiful adventure ‼️ Muskies are so incredible!

[@adammead8197]

Musky incoming

[@joellabrosse7701]

Good job Nick! I've caught a 45" musky this past october on my kayak and it was the most intense fishing experience I've had so far. Last year I've caught one a little smaller while being in the water in my wadders. These fish are such a blast to catch!

[@RobbieHenderson-un4ly]

My pb is 41 and was caught in September

[@Johnnyfishalot]

Cool video, Nick! Also Great Catch!! 👏👏👏👏

[@captjinxmarine9832]

Absolutely unbelievable, you are my Wife’s favorite channel because your reactions are like mine when I’m hooked up. You are fun to watch. Congratulations on the mighty four.

[@SedoniaRoll]

I’m used to landing bull reds and black drum down here in Louisiana near the Gulf of Mexico but I love your videos. Your enthusiasm and inclusion of the viewers is phenomenal. I always feel like I’m with you. Incredible work Nick and congratulations on your bucket list fish!!🎉🎉

[@dawnwilliams7007]

AWESOME!!!!!!!! Congrats!!!!! Beautiful fish!

[@nategurney340]

Congrats!! That feeling can not be beat. Thanks for sharing this journey with us.

[@fullsquish]

1:22 into this video and I’m already smashing that like button. Gotta love the journey to a dream!

[@mikeg15963]

Congratulations on your first!! I’ve had a similar trip with musky I have tried and tried and 3 years ago I was out targeting musky with my daughter and we had two follows that day but this year fishing for catfish expected a small mouth and got my first musky and a week later my son got his first!

[@TheHavasutroy]

Awesome! So happy for you man. This was a lot of fun to watch thanks for bringing us along

[@keithrowe7531]

Nice!!!! I too caught my first Muskie at the same place that you did. The spillway and the lake is one of my favorite fishing spots. Congratulations

[@thenorsehorse2256]

What spillway is this? I’ve always wanted to catch one

[@steveath1302]

This episode literally gave me chills! Feel like I'm there with you celebrating! Congrats Nick! You deserve it!

[@Maximum-One7]

Great Nick! A higher level of fishing! The great Muskie! Some fisherman fish all their lives trying to catch one Muskie. And you caught 4 in one day!!! Tremendous!!!!!

[@paulcreed3622]

Congratulations on your catch. The musky looks similar to the Pike we have in England. Fantastic channel, many thanks

[@MorrisOutdoors98]

Congrats! Happy for you, haven't seen your videos in a while. I saw a fella on tiktok who looked like you and I thought "I need to watch 618 fishing again"

[@justmeva]

This has not been a very year for me but watching and hearing your trials and tribulations has helped me tremendously. Thank you and congratulations to you on your dream catches. It's as if that I was right there with you: again, thank you so much.

[@stevesokolowski9556]

I caught my first Muskie here in the country outside Ottawa Canada a few years ago. It was in a feeder creek and it ended up being a tiger Muskie which is super rare and a cross breed and infertile. We have amazing fishing up here. You should come visit the Ottawa River and surrounding rivers. Good on ya my friend!

[@nigelscully4138]

There really is nothing like it. All your time, all your patience and all your perseverance. To catch one of your bucket list fish is amazing but to catch 4 in one day is outstanding. Keep the fish coming and stay safe out there. 🇮🇪.

[@williambilinski]

Congrats! I caught my personal best musky at Cave Run Lake in eastern KY…I used an Abu Garcia Ambassadeur bait casting reel on an Ugly Stick rod using a chrome finish Heddon Hellbender lure…not a monster but it was 39” and 14lbs.

[@tjscreenwriter123]

Man oh man I was thrilled for ya, Nick! Thanks for the video. Your amazing day of fishing just made my day!

[@danielrittenhouse1321]

You have a gift Nick! I can't tell you how much your fishing adventures do for me. I've gotten off the beaten path. And your videos help me find it. From the bottom of my heart and I'm sure from many others. Thank you! And see you later buddy!

[@nickgrazianon-lethalassass7294]

He literally fishes the beaten path. Everytime. There is literally no path more beaten than southern Illinois spillways.

[@edreitmeyer1597]

Congratulations Nick. Those are amazing fish. I know you’re a spillway kinda guy, but Staunton reservoir has muskie if you ever want to give it a go. Not as far of a drive.

[@jeffrafuse9496]

You need to come sturgeon fishing in the fraser river. If you want to catch big fish. Some are over 10 feet long and weight well over 500lbs.

[@geoffmckenzie2608]

So excited for you, Nick! Spent my youth in Illinois and Wisconsin chasing muskies. Never even saw one.

[@gelliohumberto5858]

The best, most honest comment ever😂!!

[@jthetreasurefiend201]

Ok this had to be my favorite all time video you have posted. The long term trial and then success shows such great perseverance. The way you put this together was fantastic. Congratulations

[@robertgehrig1631]

The right lure, the right sun, the right color. Just the right conditions to get on the bite. Fun to watch you have so much fun! Nothing like blowing (or better said pulling) a goal out of the water!

[@robertmceuen3630]

Outstanding effort Nick, and a great video. I wish I could find a spot like that in Ok. I'm primarily a bank fisherman, so that spot looks sweet. Thanks.

[@mikepynakker7227]

Great job Nick! The fact this was years in the making make this one so special ! One of my favorites and I`ve seen them all!

[@AnglingUpNorth]

Amazing video! So cool to see multispecies guys like yourself branch into muskie fishing, great catch! Tip for fish handling next time out, try to keep the fish in the water, and if you can avoid lip grippers which damages their jaws, just hold the fish by it's Gill plate which is a more effective and safe hold for you and the fish. Congrats on your first ski of hopefully many more

[@cyberwolf6667]

Yep, same feeling with my first. I have had musky hit the bait , take air and throw the lure right back at me ,pretty scary when those lures race at your head. Spill ways are hard because they have so much food they get picky, I’ve found the they go after gold brown and silver lures with cut throat red on them work the best-5” shad size or better

[@cb5034]

Supsending lures like oversized pike streamers and jerkbaits are very good for this. The colour combination white/red and black/red is my favorite. Nice catch man!! 💪🐟💨

[@lynxin2548]

Definitely an exciting video to watch, to catch 4 musky that size is a great feeling, even just watching it!

[@berndhettich7754]

Great fishing buddy! Musky are great fish! Here in Germany we've got pike which are quite similar, but smaller than the big musky. I'm longing for the old days about 15 years ago when i was able to catch lots of pike in the shallow coast waters of the eastern sea. Up to 1.14 meters. Congratulations to your big catches, this is great!

[@timsmith8071]

Congrats my friend! I am so happy for you! Thanks for sharing your adventures with all of us. This is definitely one of my favorite videos you have shared!

[@dwt7694]

I’ve caught a ton of fish below that spillway in the river including muskies. Back in the mid 1980s my dad caught close to the state record walleye there as well.

[@benfieldgate1645]

Well Done Nick. Great content as always. I’m in the UK and mainly fish for pike. You really need to be using a wire trace when fishing for pike and Muskie. Keep up the good work

[@TheMikeyB917]

Awesome! Must have been a great feeling and a great ride home! Congrats! 🎉🎉 🎣🎣

[@monnensam]

Wow congrats Nick!! That was epic! Such a great day of fishing. This video is so awesome, we were captivated the whole time and totally cheering you on. Your joy is contagious… what a day!! Thanks for sharing and making such fun videos

[@markuswade2158]

Nice job catching them quickly and healthy release. Musky is still on my bucket list.

[@SnakeBiteZZ]

Congrats I enjoy your wholesome content and makes me happy for you to catch some of the most beautiful fish.

[@jeffbrummette1622]

Way to go Nick! I’m so glad you got what you wanted to catch! Keep these videos coming! Again Great Job!

[@JamesBondDZero7Mi6]

Welcome to the club! Congrats on your success. I was lucky enough to catch a 40" Musky up in Canada years ago and I'm going to try again this year up in Michigan. So glad to see your excitement.

[@dougshelby939]

Way to go bud. Persistence pays off finally huh!! Great video man loved it. 👍✌️😎

[@EphemeralRage]

Your enthusiasm is contagious good sir! God bless you!

[@caddisfly9651]

Nice job brother. Great job perseverance in catching this fish. Congratulations.

[@ericwakeman6665]

Dude congrats on an INSANE day of fishing def a once in a lifetime day so cool thanks for taking us along I love it yer gettin me pumped!!

[@benbanham6455]

Well done! Really enjoy your videos and seeing all the varied species. Much love from England.

[@ratdaddy7774]

Here in PA there very sought after too, come visit LAKE WALLENPAUPACK in the Poconos of pa awesome lake for Musky, awesome fish congrats on your first, you were definitely in the right place at the right time to catch that many in one day😮 well done Nick well done😅

[@ericallison4494]

Musky are making a healthy comeback. We're catching a lot more here in Kentucky, too. Good job, Brother!!

[@clarklindquist8137]

Congratulations.... I've fished a lifetime, and yet to catch one.... Excellent job. I'm excited for ya. Thanks for sharing....

[@Keviebear86]

I've caught some of my largest musky down at this spillway. It's a rather popular one. Glad you had a good time

[@juliokramden2681]

Good for you, man! What a blessing, from ZERO to 4 in a single trip! Very nice!

[@rusticthumper5500]

Insane fishing. Even more insane is the ice on the railing where you were fishing. We have just had a 35 degree C day here in Brisbane Aus. Well done Sir Nick

[@billcotton1551]

Congrats Nick! 4 muskys in one day! After about 65 years of fishing, I've only caught one musky. And that was dumb luck. It hit a 2 inch tube jig.

[@nickbehm716]

That's awesome you finally landed one! That's epic you got 4!! It also took me years to catch my 1st one, its such an amazing feeling when you get one in the net! Love your videos!

[@davethefishdudesteinbock5518]

Glad to see a Muskie video! You should come up here to Wisconsin to try and Bag a monster

[@rolandwheeler4842]

Been following you for quite a while. I was on the edge of my seat and had chills when you brought in that first one! Way to go!

[@overloadedoutdoors7582]

Congratulations bud that’s a good day of fishing I’ve only caught 2 in my life thanks for taking us along for the adventure

[@peterschuenke4274]

That's awesome Nick!! So happy for you. My son is dying to catch one also, but we don't really know where to go. Always love your videos!!

[@kennethhall5254]

Wow! Congratulations 👏!!! What a great day of fishing. Thanks for sharing. I love your videos and music....

[@AndrewThomson-r2v]

Well done your perciferance paid of, you were at the right place at the right time the fish were on the feed, big fan of 618, always look forward to when one of your videos comes up.

[@FishingwithMulli614]

Great job Nick! Beautiful fish brother

[@roccitydisc]

Wow man!!!! Up in chaumont we get them all the time.

[@bryanbortman4562]

Love your enthusiasm! That’s what it’s all about.

[@arta7345]

I love Thursdays, great video. great fishing

[@johnmedina2470]

Your smile said everything love your contact!

[@gpfen1982]

We have a lake near that is stocked with Muskie. My friend and his son hooked a 48” and know there are bigger ones there. Great fishing when trolling.

[@theramsquad5723]

Congratulations Nick! Definitely the best vid of all. The fact that you still have footage from several years is awesome! I’m super happy for you man!

[@caderingler4105]

Hey nick absolutely just crazy four muskies!….you out of many anglers deserve a day like this😊 come out to Colorado and we will get you hooked up!!

[@alextarazon9161]

What a great fishing milestone! Happy for you that’s awesome you got 4 in a day too!

[@EvenBigger-Brother]

Great viddy , I remember my first big pike tail walking across a moonlit weir pool . put a good scare into me as i was worried it might pull me in .

[@kennithsebert7779]

Well, Happy New Year to you too, Nick. Even now, it is now February 1st. Be safe out there at all times God bless to you and your family Ken from Pennsylvania.

[@neiladcock8382]

Good stuff Nick This side of the pond they are called pike. Smaller ones up to about 5lbs are called jacks or jack pike. Check out (Chris) The Ginger Fisherman. He fishes his local river and canals, about 45 mile from me.....

[@scottschannon692]

So strange. I don’t fish and yet I look forward to your channel every week. Your honesty, enthusiasm and your filming skills just brings so much joy. Thank you sir!

[@bobmanzi7712]

great stuff Nick thanks, congratulations

[@chrisderrickson4066]

A video that I can FINALLY say that I'm happy for Nick. CONGRATULATIONS 🎊 👏 💐

[@shogo359]

Great video brother! Glad you got that bucket list fish! Sucks you were lost that lure! Where you using a floro or mono leader with it?

[@slimjimmy229]

CONGRATS!!! I just caught my 1st musky this past summer. We were bass fishing on Green River Lake, KY. She ate a deep diving crankbait that I was throwing on 10 lb line. It took me over 30 minutes to land that beautiful 46" musky. If I ever gave up chasing those little green and brown fish, I know what fish I'll go after.

[@_JamesBrown]

Nice! Biggest one we've caught out of the Niagara River was 48". Didn't have a scale on the boat, but it has some gravity. Any Walleye or your way. Those are some good eating white fish!

[@ReubenZeigler]

That’s fantastic!!!! Great catches and well made video! I loved watching you!