The Illinois River in Oklahoma is hiding GIANTS!

I never would have thought a fun little 4.5-hour float on the Illinois River would result in me catching the biggest smallmouth bass of my life! John from ‪@CreekFishingAdventures‬ and I were tired of not catching smallmouth during the Bassmaster Kayak National Championship on Tenkiller Lake. The day after we went looking for bronze and holy smokes we found some good ones! Enjoy the video!
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[@CreekFishingAdventures]

What else would you expect from a couple creek guys on a river. We have to do more trips this summer

[@thecreekcrawler]

They really didn’t have a chance 😂😤

[@stevebrockway4738]

The views on both of these videos should be a PB too.

[@whitelightningjj631]

I would love to join ya’ll on a trip!

[@Adventure-time-fishing]

Really makes my day knowing I caught some trout today on the same water you and John fished I hope to meet him one day the man is a legend 🫡 lol I don’t even know smallies was in there I’ve only fished there 4 times and I’m about a 25 min drive from the lower Illinois and ten killer hope to see me videos there by the falls and now you have a new subscriber🎉🎉🎉

[@MyChaoticFishing]

5:25 Gawlee! Wish I knew, I woulda joined yall!

[@thecreekcrawler]

That’s probably not too far from you?

[@PembKal_Legacy_Fishing]

Duudddeee that was sickkk🔥🔥

[@thecreekcrawler]

Definitely turned the trip around with that float!

[@beverlycurry4370]

That place is loaded ❤

[@thecreekcrawler]

They were stacked up in some pretty quick water next to deep holes!

[@River_Savage]

Congrats on the PB bud.

[@thecreekcrawler]

Thanks man!!

[@perfectleveladventurefishi619]

wow... good fish

[@thecreekcrawler]

Awesome fish and beautiful scenery. Can’t beat it

[@kelturner5452]

Fished out there,in Muskogee 1998 PHENOMENAL must have caught 100 smallies!!! Actually got tired of catching fish no kidding. 1 of 3 times in my lifetime that's happened 58 now fishing since I was 6. Commented before I watched video I know you'uns had a great time,live in Buckeye also maybe I'll run into ya someday love them creeks,small rivers.

[@thecreekcrawler]

I really wish this place was closer!! If you see me out there say hi!!

[@whitelightningjj631]

Nice ! Smallie!! Tight lines👊🏼

[@thecreekcrawler]

Thanks my dude!!

[@barrycates7360]

Congrats on the PB !!!!!!!

[@thecreekcrawler]

Thanks Barry! A memorable day on the river

[@patrickhartman6818]

I figured this would be a good co video. Now I've watched both

[@thecreekcrawler]

It’s cool to see the different perspective’s!! thanks Patrick!

[@CortezOutdoors]

Hell yeah brother. Caught a 4-5 lb smallmouth while rafting down the river, and everyone around was surprised seeing fish that size

[@thecreekcrawler]

That place was pretty dang special!!

[@go_adventuring]

We jokingly call Illinois River Smallmouth "Meth Bass" for how hard they fight. Horsing in a 21.5 incher on 8 lb test and spinning gear is a blast.

[@thecreekcrawler]

I bet man that place was amazing!!

[@chriscourtney7369]

That part of Oklahoma kinda looks like the ozarks.

[@thecreekcrawler]

It might be!! I’m not too familiar with

[@chriscourtney7369]

@@thecreekcrawler ok just curious did not know parts of Oklahoma look like that. The small mouth look amazing. I am from the ozarks Southern Missouri going to have to float and fish that river.

[@tinafunk6488]

Have followed you both for sometime, nice to see you all fish together.

[@thecreekcrawler]

Means the world to me!! Thank you

[@Kickinsomebass]

Awesome video! Hope you and John can get together again down the road. Maybe you can get him to come to Ohio to fish in our neck of the woods sometime. Congrats on your PB catch! Keep up the great videos!!!

[@thecreekcrawler]

I’m gonna try to pull him up here one weekend!! Thanks for watching!!

[@davidwilliams1805]

Awesome catch! Great video! I enjoyed watching you guys out there gettin it done! Good times! Keep up the good work my friend!

[@thecreekcrawler]

Appreciate it David!

[@rocksandoil2241]

You and Creek Fishing John - Found you via him. I hope you two can combine on other trips - And being only a couple miles from the Illinois River myself, it's good fishing. I have a question, I see a lot of tournament fishermen using a left-hand baitcasting reel. But I suspect most are right-handers. Is that just because it saves the step of switching hands after the cast? Probably a Chesnut Lamprey. There is also a brook lamprey in OK.

[@thecreekcrawler]

We definitely are going to fish again!! I would love to live close to that river! I have always used a left handed reel. I am a righty though. It just seems natural that way for me. I believe you may be right for the brook lamprey. We have them in Ohio

[@beverlycurry4370]

What a fish. Great job guy❤🎣👏

[@thecreekcrawler]

Thanks man!! I’ll never forget that trip!

[@heatherlandskron]

great video and great fishing!! subscribe to you today! look like you guys had a great time!! have a good day and week.

[@thecreekcrawler]

I appreciate it!!

[@heatherlandskron]

@@thecreekcrawler your welcome

[@lowlifeangler]

Creek Crawler + 6th sense 5" Trace = giant Smallmouth... simple math

[@thecreekcrawler]

This is pretty accurate! I’ve caught some big ole bronze on the Trace and even some largies! Thanks for watching man.

[@stevefisher2121]

my two favorite kayak angler channels - life is good!!!!!

[@thecreekcrawler]

Appreciate it Steve!!

[@dbrockway84]

Amazing outing!

[@thecreekcrawler]

It truly was!!

[@mikec9606]

Heck of a fish Brian and it was cool to see you fishing with john. You guys picked apart that river!

[@thecreekcrawler]

Just a couple of surgeons at work 😎 looking forward to meeting up with you and Matt sometime

[@mikec9606]

Man that would be awesome would love to fish the gmr with you!

[@benoitfishingoutdoors]

Heck yeah man that was some great fishing never been to Illinois! 💪😊🎣💚

[@thecreekcrawler]

Thank you!! This river goes through a few states! This was northeast Oklahoma. Y’all been kicking butt on your adventures!

[@benoitfishingoutdoors]

@@thecreekcrawler thank you man we are trying!!😊

[@astralprospecting8796]

the collabo was amazing.

[@thecreekcrawler]

it’s been years in the making 😎

[@ryanbroughton5174]

Just got done watching John's video on his channel. Two of my favorite KZbinrs.

[@thecreekcrawler]

It was cool to see both perspectives on this float

[@jefflockhart3714]

Great video crawler good to see you fishing with that hole buzzer ! Glad you got out there that river is incredible

[@thecreekcrawler]

Thanks man… gotta bring my bird shot next time 😂😂

[@AdamSchelling]

Two of my favorite KZbinrs!! Keep the videos coming!!

[@thecreekcrawler]

Will do!!! Thanks for watching

[@stevebrockway4738]

I had the biggest smile on my face the whole video! Congratulations on your PB smallmouth. Too bad it had to be in OK instead of OH. Now to watch John's video.

[@thecreekcrawler]

Who knows I might break it this year in Ohio!!! It was cool to see the two viewpoints on this trip.

[@stevebrockway4738]

@@thecreekcrawler You know there's one bigger somewhere here in Ohio.

[@rontharper]

Was that the upper or lower illinois?

[@thecreekcrawler]

Lower

[@chrisbonnell2164]

What a great time. 2 of my favorite guys to watch. Can’t wait for future collabs!!

[@thecreekcrawler]

It was awesome man. Couldn’t ask for a better river trip. Thanks for watching!! We will get back together and rip some lips again.

[@rogerburton904]

Is that yak the 10 or 12 footer?

[@thecreekcrawler]

I have the 106 which is a 10

[@rogerburton904]

@@thecreekcrawler I'm 6'3 200 would recommend the 10 or jump to the 12? I don't carry alot of tackle when I go. Thanks

[@LVRfishing]

Could you possibly make a video on how to fish at the Hocking River right behind Whites Mill, I have watched all of your Whites Mill videos and learned a lot! But what lures would you mostly recommend for there? Thanks!

[@thecreekcrawler]

That spot is all about timing! When they are in there swimbaits, jerkbaits, spinnerbaits anything that mimics a baitfish will get bit.

[@LVRfishing]

@@thecreekcrawler thank you! I used to fish there sometimes but did not catch much but then when I watched your videos it helped me catch a lot more fish!

[@wbstore]

Awesome! You guys need to do that again!

[@thecreekcrawler]

I plan on going down to John’s neck of the woods and catch some big spots!!

[@CopleyintheCreek]

2 of my 3 favorite youtubers from last year!

[@thecreekcrawler]

Yesssir!! Good luck out there in the creeks!!

[@tomlaurell6754]

I’ve been waiting a while for you guys to do a video together!! Let’s go!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@thecreekcrawler]

I was stoked we finally made it happen! Hopefully more to come!!

[@claycook7307]

Let’s goooo🎉

[@claycook7307]

Been waiting on this one

[@thecreekcrawler]

Yesssir!!! 😤😤

[@claycook7307]

@@thecreekcrawlerno weight on either one? 🥹

[@Scoopswift]

Great video but definitely don’t need to expose the area more by naming it.

[@thecreekcrawler]

My apologies I just named the river. I figured it was large enough. Definitely wanna make it back one day

[@KyleM_from_the_Ozarks]

I’m 5 min from that bridge y’all put in at, & that little stretch is one of my favorites when I’ve only got a couple hours to fish. That spot where the power lines cross is always money. 20”+ fish are in there, but they’re not easy to find. An 18” smallie there is very brag-worthy. Glad y’all enjoyed our beautiful river!

[@thecreekcrawler]

I’m jealous!!! That river is freaking awesome!

[@georgeevans1637]

Is this the lower or upper Illinois?

[@joshuabaird6768]

This is truly awesome to see two creek and river Anglers that I am subscribed too and that I admire and respect very much. Lets go in Jesus name sincerely "The Dayton Metro Smallmouth Slayer"🙏🙌🗣🕊🔥🦅🐟.

[@thecreekcrawler]

Amen brother!!! We got into some awesome fish

[@joshuabaird6768]

@@thecreekcrawler Yes and it was awesome to watch my favorite kind of fishing with two Anglers that I have been following. I am looking forward to my first Napra pro wading league Boss series tournament so this was definitely a hype video for me brother. And to see you catch your PB on new water was truly amazing to watch God is good to those who Love Him brother. Let's go in Jesus name sincerely "The Dayton Metro Smallmouth Slayer"🙏🙌🗣🕊🔥🦅🐟.

[@MattsFishinMission]

This was absolutely the adventure you guys needed after the classic! Congrats on the new PB Smalley, and the PB lampray!!! 😂

[@thecreekcrawler]

You ain’t kidding!!! I really wanted to keep fishing the bite was getting hot!!

[@dogvsraptor1980]

Hell of a PB Crawler! Congrats man!

[@thecreekcrawler]

Thanks man!! It’s been awhile since I’ve broken that 20.5” smallie mark.

[@beverlycurry4370]

John is awesome. He is how I found you. Love this creek fishing. Love this ❤

[@thecreekcrawler]

I appreciate you swinging by and checking out my channel!!

[@kennythurston57.]

Just watched you on John's video. Went to your channel and subscribed. Love both you guys videos. Thanks and take care.

[@thecreekcrawler]

Truly appreciate it!!

[@SonjasSEAcrets]

That was so FUN!!

[@thecreekcrawler]

Thanks for watching Sonja!!

[@benwilkey2060]

Glad you were able to get out and enjoy yourself after the tourney! Congrats on the PB!

[@thecreekcrawler]

It was a nice trip to recover from disappointment 😂

[@brianathern9154]

Needless to say this was way overdue for a collaboration. Solid smallies towards the end. Its time to add more trips with the 2 of you. Congrats on the PB brother. Blessings Brian and a great name too

[@thecreekcrawler]

You ain’t kidding!! We have been trying to get together for years. Thanks for watching man

[@kevinlavery6194]

Do you just straight retrieve that trace or do you put some action on it with the rod? I've got a trace and never caught anything on it.

[@thecreekcrawler]

I put action on it with my retrieve. If you notice I will vary my retrieve speed. This makes the bait swing wide left and right and come to a stop. It gets them fired up!!

[@micahgrim2597]

FINALLY lol. Been waiting on this collaboration! Best thing other than me meeting up with you guy! haha just watched John's video then poof yours is up!

[@thecreekcrawler]

Yea he beat me to the punch on the upload 😂

[@joshuaewart6201]

yer doin it wrong lol... i grew up on that river... helgramite and crawfish lures in slow water and jointed shad rap baby bass color in deeper faster water. great video!

[@thecreekcrawler]

Hey man I’m trying out here!! Apparently they like the swimbaits too 😎🤜🏻

[@joshuaewart6201]

@@thecreekcrawler yeah they really arent all that picky especially after the spawn. dead ass on that jointed shad rap though. it does better than most anything else I have found... just let it suspend in the current and BAM!