The MOST DISTURBING Thing I've EVER SEEN Below a SPILLWAY!!! (INSANE!)

[@juliolua2104]

Dude that Gar was literally saying "thank you" when you returned him to the water! Great job bro! 👌👊💯🎣🐳👍

[@dwaynegreene152]

I hope someone catches the person(s) responsible for killing those majestic fish. I dont have bowfin in my area but i caught one in Florida on vacation.

[@yaaarightt4127]

Dwayne Greene I believe in some places it is illegal to release them after they are caught

[@dwaynegreene152]

@@yaaarightt4127 are you serious bro? Come on man those are Bowfin. Its Asian carp ur probly thinking of. How can you comment that man? 😂

[@yaaarightt4127]

Dwayne Greene my bad snakehead are the ones that are illegal to release some places I get the 2 confused never caught either one

[@silkyjohnson4208]

He was probably like damn I'm screwed. And when he put him in the water wad like "see ya suckered not gonna eat me today"

[@jamespayne8781]

There’s a reason those ancient fish are still around. Survivors with a vengeance.

[@618Fishing]

They were here long before humans and will remain long after!

[@TheExpatCajun]

Because those nasty gar kill everything

[@IckyEmporerfishing]

@@TheExpatCajun their fun to catch but they do eat everything

[@TheExpatCajun]

@@IckyEmporerfishing yes I'm from southern louisiana. And I've seen those things at about 4 ft. They will run off all the other fish. Good they are out of the water. Very invasive. Folks there in gar balls with them. I don't like the taste 😋

[@IckyEmporerfishing]

@@TheExpatCajun and I don't think any fish is a trash fish I like anything I catch I never do catch n cooks I would love to catch a Garmin I number one mom my bucket list

[@junyuzhang414]

Fish finally surviving the terrible drought and endless predators: Bluegill: what am I just some bait for you?

[@Bayou_409]

Lifelong hunter and fisherman, nothing is more upsetting than wasting wildlife resources. That should be a crime.

[@drewmadenew3000]

It is

[@mattwatson781]

Kinda funny that the life long hunter and fisherman didn’t know that it’s a crime

[@billrobbins5874]

The fish dead by that spillway was depressing. Could they dredge the middle out? Or to expensive?

[@mechengineer4894]

Like cutting a baby blue gill in half for bait that caught nothing?

[@samuelmuller5451]

If u do this in switzerland u almost go to jail. Imagine someone doing this to you, so sad and it makes me angry seeing ppl treating animals like that.

[@giannisquillace1823]

That’s so sad but you’re incredible for saving the gar

[@dwaynegreene152]

I was totally surprised. After seeing all those dead ones it was cool to see 1 make it. U have a good day 👍

[@Pwrcritter]

Spoiler alert!

[@gaming-grouper2459]

F

[@auburncatfish417]

Gar have an adapted (vascularized) swim bladder that allows them to breathe air. Handy adaptation for floodplain rivers, but apparently also for surviving encounters with unenlightened anglers. Thanks for helping shine a positive light on native fishes!

[@polaide8036]

'Unenlightened' is putting it very diplomatically. I would say dumb and cruel.

[@Brad77658]

Way to go guy for letting Mr Gar see another day.

[@uralbob1]

Man, I'd love to spend a day fishing with you! I never had anyone to teach me all the strategies and bait selections when I was young. When I watch your videos, it's like I'm right there with you! You are super cool! Thank you!

[@Tanner-nt6us]

2:29 that bluegill got a nose ring lmao

[@DA7545]

I saw that.

[@junyuzhang414]

lip ring lol

[@martyz9004]

Seeing that gar still alive and returning it to the water would’ve made your day ! Nothing short of a Miracle

[@celticprincessae5105]

Your video is really beautiful. With the slow shots and the music, the editing you’ve done is apparent and really makes for an enjoyable watch that lends towards true appreciation for nature and fishery habitat. Thank you!

[@aldoparziale5669]

What would have been really sad, and a cruel fate, is if you actually hooked that same poor Gar fish right after throwing it back saving its life

[@akazeek]

He would let him go again..

[@michael_licon]

That transition at 0:47 was top notch

[@DA7545]

I didn't notice the first time. Yes, he's good with film making.

[@DjZeroXO]

My thoughts exactly

[@saeteune1918]

It’s legitimately jsut a fade and a simple camera movement

[@danielfritz8569]

Didn't even notice the 1st time I watched. Had to go back to see ehat you were talking about. He does a great job.

[@flyinbrianz22]

Nick, what this world needs is more people like you. You are a true humanitarian and a steward of the environment. God bless you sir!

[@sethcoffey983]

3:23 now that's a true fisherman! Good job sir the world needs more men like you

[@winfordt.mcguillacutty2553]

Never seen a Bowfin before. They look like arapima from the Amazon, just smaller

[@phiology1983]

Man I'm early. Your channel should have million views or subs from The amount of work you put in these videos. Great content! That grave yard of dead fish was sad.. 😢

[@dwaynegreene152]

I hope someone catches the ppl responsible for killing those bowfin. Why even fish if u dont even respect the outdoors right? Its really sad 😢

[@5wingerone]

I hope that little guy makes it. You're a great dude, that's for sure.

[@Randomvids782]

Nick this episode has saddened me to the bone! I am from Australia but have always dreamed of one day visiting America to experience the amazing fishing that is offered in your beautiful country. Fishing is my passion and to see those Bowfin heads on the bank with that poor Gar brought a tear to my eye. How somebody could do that to those amazing creatures is beyond me! You are an inspiration in my eyes and I really love what you bring to this channel. Stay well my dude and keep doing you! Much love and respect from Australia!!!

[@HubCityMan]

Next thing you know this guy never stops smiling. Even when he's talking about the saddest thing he's ever seen

[@ruckusinkredneckhoonigan6087]

I want to see another micro fishing challenge

[@deanohit]

Heck yeah, the challenges were what got me to subscribe, especially the tiny lure challenge

[@Astroz-cp7gr]

Ya I’m tired of spillway vids

[@inaelmore1848]

Same

[@enderlynxwilloze7935]

69th like baby!

[@enderlynxwilloze7935]

Astroz276 5 how could you

[@mikebrown7664]

Yellow Bass are my favourite fish! You should set up a trail cam and try to catch the bowfin murderer and report him for wanton waste.

[@scotthall3644]

Your to sensitive

[@mikebrown7664]

Scott Hall wanton waste is a serious crime. You’re too wasteful. You’re the type a guy to shoot a deer and just leave it.

[@mikebrown7664]

Scott Hall also it’s you’re*

[@obedmarshjr8498]

@@scotthall3644 You're douche.

[@erniesanchez1022]

Scott Hall I am pretty sure that wanting to catch someone murdering a native species isn’t being too sensetive

[@D901694]

You’re a good dude for saving that gar. Well done.

[@ryanjeffries3407]

As he is literally chopping up other live fish to use as bait

[@bigboyzpyrobigboyzpyro1908]

@@ryanjeffries3407 beat me too it 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@chrismcleod9748]

A freaking gar? Y'all are nutty.

[@n1zw]

It's great you went fishing there and found the Gar still alive and returning it to the water. I can't tell you how many times I've been fishing and found a completely trashed location to fish from. Some of us respect the outdoors enough to respectfully keep those spaces clean of debree when we leave. Love your channel and always pleasure watching you catch some really nice fish.

[@nolanthompson5441]

I admire your sense of conservation. Your a good fisherman. Those two species have been here longer than mankind. It's truly disappointing to see people purposely doing things like that to fish. We cant be too far apart. I've seen that a couple of your videos were filmed near me and places I fish.

[@nolanthompson5441]

@Shane Good Proof? They are called fossils. Dating back to the Jurassic period. You know. Long before man was here. Go do some research before you decide to get smart.

[@Z-Bart]

Thanks for saving that Gar. You're a good man.

[@richiev63]

And the little bluegill says "I wish I was a gar"

[@MrRickb75645]

I know , right? I used eat the hell out of some blue guill . We would have starved not for fishing growing up .

[@jvincent2870]

Great job saving that gar! Such a shame how ignorant people can be. All fisherman have a responsibility of conducting themselves in a certain manner. Respect the fish and the environment which sustains them. So many fail and do not deserve a tight line.

[@bp-fishing8104]

Such a heartwarming moment. Kudos to you for saving that Gar it made me have just a bit more faith in humanity.

[@georgebarsh5629]

What is crazy is that he suggested that GAR may have been out of water for 24 hours is that possible if so what a survivor

[@cameronnoble6714]

Why would you want us to smell that crap 😂😂😂😂

[@michaelrossi3707]

Cameron Noble he’s a sadist. Haha

[@blackberryp2202]

So we get an idea on how bad it is

[@DA7545]

because he had to.

[@R8almYT]

I don’t think he meant it like that

[@willyrisco9618]

Did you say carp or crap?

[@jimhesch1404]

There's a special place in heaven for you for saving that fish.

[@num9908]

Agreed. He's got good fishing Karma!

[@FLIPPYFLOOPY]

He literally killed a different fish an hour earlier... Id say his net karma is zero

[@drewshepard8002]

There’s a special place in hell for the guy who threw those fish on the bank

[@awakenedsoul3166]

I agreed

[@sirduck2322]

@@FLIPPYFLOOPY it’s was very humane, he didn’t let it burn in the sun or suffocate it to death big difference

[@derrickwarner9578]

The one thing I haven't been able to wrap my head around is this. You will take a good eating fish or popular fish for people to eat out and cut it up for bait, yet you get upset about bowfin and gars being on the bank. Also, you never did kick that dogfish to see if it was alive because they too are like gar and pop the top of water for air. Just some thoughts that don't make any sense .

[@drewmadenew3000]

You see the thing about video editing that you obviously haven’t wrapped your mind around is this, you don’t have to include everything you film in the final cut. The dude definitely didn’t just check the gar. He just didn’t include the bowfin because it was dead. Secondly, they are called bait fish for a reason. They are used to catch the game fish. You see there is this thing called the food chain.

[@rampagingshrew3191]

@@drewmadenew3000 so you kill a fish, to catch another fish just to release it for KZbin footage? Sounds like humans being shitty to me

[@rampagingshrew3191]

@@MuckleCh I'm an avid outdoorsman. I understand the food chain. My point is, humans the worst species on this planet. And you can't argue that

[@eschdaddy]

Note to self: always kick a fish before you assume it’s dead.

[@casper9256]

You should make a sign and post it saying stop killing bowfin, they are not an invasive species. Idk why people have to be so terrible and cruel. It is beyond me how someone can fish an just throw good healthy fish on the bank to slowly die for no reason. Good save on the gar talk about lucky. I love your channel 618.

[@shelbycoston9107]

Yeah

[@eschdaddy]

Tim Burke: Tim, there's a lot of crap that you and I see as common sense, but others struggle with. And I used to consider myself morally ambiguous.

[@casper9256]

@@eschdaddy i agree. Im a hunter and fisher and understand nature is red in tooth and claw. But its the unnecessary suffering and disregard that i find most upsetting. I just wish that this wasnt a common trend. It gives outdoor people a bad name and causes prolonged death unnecessarily

[@rockytalkndawoods3057]

This technique is far superior than the "poke with stick" method.

[@Bearorgan]

Please report the killing of those Bowfin to your local DNR.

[@scotthall3644]

Why u want to hug one

[@puprilla]

@@scotthall3644 why dont ppl like them? I only eat salmon and trout but i catch perch small and bigmouth bass but i put them back in the water and keep on my way.

[@outdoorsjoe]

So many idiots kill them thinking they're snake heads.

[@javeedalexis6681]

You should

[@puprilla]

@@Skinfaxi ya but if they are trapped go somewhere else 😆 i fish near huge catfish but never caught one cuz i stay out of that small area they get locked in. I mean im no saint but if others want to fish them leave em be

[@johnsharkey45]

I really like your videos! Great work. Your enthusiasm for catching whatever is swimming below the spillways is contagious. You capture all of the positive aspects of being a sport fisherman!

[@Tunasub1993]

Man that was freaking crazy! I love how you say "see ya later buddy" every single time you release a fish hHaha

[@CountryTortoise]

Whoever keeps killing them might think they're snakeheads

[@youtubeSuckssNow]

Stick a sign in the ground "bowfin arent snakehead" But I would totally leave a time with f& regarding people fishing there killing fish

[@bradenm3619]

Idk. Someone on Instagram had/has an account called “Bowfin Bashers” and post pictures and videos of them killing bowfin. Could be the same person doing it where he is but like I said idk

[@RicerFlyBy2]

@@bradenm3619 i see anybody doing that im bashing them in the head

[@robmangeri777]

I thought same thing

[@pubggod-gn4nw]

@@bradenm3619 that's me and I'll kill what ever I want in my spot

[@talonbarnard3045]

your the reason I started fishing spillways

[@landonpiazza9431]

how do you locate spillways

[@skraagthedestroyer]

Bless you dude for returning that Gar; massive respect to you! I've hit the like button and I've subscribed too. Tight lines man, I look forward to watching more of your fishing adventures!

[@raymonddomingo6135]

Love the cinematic and scenery outtakes. Well done, you put in the effort. Also learned tidbit of knowledge, gar can breathe air...

[@Dave-Rough-Diamond-Dunn]

They absorb oxygen through the gut if I remember correctly. Quite a few primative fish can, as can a lot of catfish.

[@ryanmckenna5451]

That was epic when you saved that gar fish! Great job man. Whoever is leaving those fish to die like that clearly has no heart or interest in nature. Really sad. Keep up the great vids !

[@ScottyOn1]

You’re a good man!!! Way to take care of that fish! A real fisherman!

[@jamescooper5204]

I have practice catch & release all my life, loved to see others return our fish contestant back to the water in hopes that we get the chance to meet again another day, hats off to you sir for returning the gar back to the water, I never kill anything that I do not plan to eat, including snakes, I figured they have as much a right to life as I have

[@perspecttv8956]

Man, I gotta say - it’s been awhile since I’ve watched one of your videos, and your editing has gotten really good! Keep up the awesome work!

[@mattwrightson294]

Was just watching old fall fishing videos about trout....no way!

[@delconashvilleline]

That gar still being alive was crazy! I hope it was able to survive.

[@isaiahminton2766]

Don't worry it did, them things are sooooo tough 😂, I know from bow fishing, it's kinda crazy how tough they are.

[@kdfisher547]

Question: are bowfish native to that area?? If not, that could be the reason ppl toss them on the bank to die. When I catch carp, I don't return them because they are invasive and do more harm to the river and lake than good....

[@brandongui5579]

My guess is people think they're snake heads..

[@brianralston1579]

Not all carp are invasive species and actually there a fun sports fish to go after

[@DavidRamirez-fe5dd]

That gar rescue made my day. Nice job I didn't hear you say "see you later buddy"

[@joshszooofanimals5416]

Gar are incredible fish, I don’t understand why people abuse fish that have been native fish that have been here for millions of years 🤔🤭

[@toddclary127]

Because people suck :-/

[@TexRobNC]

I would venture to guess the people who do this kind of stuff are probably the kind of people who would take offense at saying Gar or Bowfin have been around millions of years.

[@willwinn8559]

Because some people are just a virus to our environment and everything in it.

[@rylanclark8221]

@John Something The gar and bowfin have existed with bass and catfish for as long as they've been around. That body of water appears pretty stagnant, so the gar and bowfin probably are more adapted to living there, thus why there are more of them. It's a natural process, people who kill "x" fish to try to make a body of water better for another fish species are ignorant.

[@watchcloak]

@My Imaginary Invisible Friend take your edgy kidz club somewhere else

[@prestonmatlock5262]

I’d love for a compilation of bloopers or funny moments (unless he already made one) otherwise. Love your content and how respectable of a fisher you are!!!

[@60viking]

My wife and i fished the Everglades often and during along drought we could walk where we use to boat. Lots of large puddles and i noticed right away that some puddles had bait fish around the edges and some did not. The puddles with no bait fish often had a large hungry fish waiting for my hook presentation.

[@auuu390]

Nobody talks about how good the quality of this video?

[@tedtyson2838]

I was literally coming to the comments to say how good the video work is on this video.

[@williehubbard9745]

Well that’s why I keep watching!! It’s the fishing version of THP (The hunting public)

[@codybrunelle6499]

-Saves Gar- Fishing Gods: "I like that. Here; catch this good sized Bofin for your troubles."

[@casey9098]

I'll pass on smelling what you're smelling 😂

[@oneworld9071]

That little "drum" we call croaker here in Chesapeake Bay waters...... my favorite of the barely a handful of species remaining. Rockfish (striped bass) are fantastic but bland compared to croaker, IMO. MY freshwater experience is limited to brook trout in central Pennsylvania...... that 2 lb line and teeny hook are one thing, but it's the exacting technique it seems to take to catch those brook trout, scarcely 5" or so. Excellent show, man..... really appreciate your kindness to fish. My ex and I ate Bay and river-caught white perch about 4 days a week, fishing 20-hour days from creeks to the shipping channel at 2 AM :) I kinda waned in interest when I put together a 30-gallon aquarium with diamond tetra and black mollies :)

[@derekshaffer6798]

I think a lot of people mistake bofin and snake heads so they end up killing what they think is an invasive species but is actually a naturally occurring fish for the area. Nice video and great luck saving that gar. Hopefully videos like this educate some people about these fish!

[@Pixel2523]

Tuesday feels whole when there is a 618 Fishing notification. Break time! Thank you.

[@618Fishing]

Thanks for watching!

[@mrpotatoman.1038]

I’m not gonna be surprised if it’s a massive turtle 🤣

[@bluegrape1583]

🤡🤡🤡 lol

[@lecardios]

Or otters......🤷‍♂️

[@matthewmcdermit8744]

That was a fishing video like I have never seen before complete with music and art shots. I also like your enthusiasm and positivity: you got lemons and you made lemonade, so to speak. Finally, your knowledge of and respect for the fish is admirable. All things considered, you made a unique and multidimensional video. Good job.

[@JAdams-qy7ii]

Awesome short vids. Like your clean and unbiased (non-commercial) approach to the simple pleasure of FISHING!

[@Anokaman]

I've seen catfish and bullheads last a long time out of the water, interesting to hear there are others. Very tactful the way you dealt with the mistreatment of those fish. Good stuff here!

[@6181green]

Anoka Minnesota? I grew up in Coon Rapids👍

[@stevenfobear4793]

So nice that you put him back in the water

[@woodbutcher864]

Mad respect brother, that gar situation got you a like, new subscription, and this comment, I truly appreciate your approach and how you handle yourself!🙏🙏

[@nathangetchell1493]

Wow that was crazy! Thanks to u and others like our fishing streams can b preserved. Keep up the good videos

[@summithirsch3286]

That gar is gonna be a MONSTER one day. God bless "Nick from 618 fishing."

[@lulumink0]

I don't understand why a gar can survive this long without being in the water. That's insane!

[@TheGoldtopdude]

I know Gar's can live in very low oxygen water, can breath air when necessary. Ancient species that fights to live.

[@andrewvaldez8106]

Nice 👍🏼 fishing!!!! Love the fact you treat the fish with lots of care and respect for the 🐟 fish🐠 .... Awesome show!!!!

[@jayfruehling4292]

I really appreciated the nice quality video, wonderful editing, drone work, taste of music. Well done!

[@samwesson1555]

It’s sooo sad what some people do to amazing fish rip all the bowfin

[@samwesson1555]

Lucky in Australia people don’t do that

[@raheed2488]

the 15 dislikes are the bowfin murderer and his kissing cousins...

[@joshcross2831]

He criticized people for discarding fish but he killed a drum fish for bait. It's kind of hypocritical. Fish die. It happens. If you discard fish you dont like, or you kill fish for bait, it's no different.

[@snapyoneck6271]

@@joshcross2831 it's different. It's being used to feed a hungry bigger fish, not just wasting it.

[@seanperson2032]

@@joshcross2831 yeah the difference is he dispatched the fish and used it, and it fed other fish. Whoever was threw that gar and those bowfin onto the bank left them to die slowly and for quite literally no reason.

[@jeffallen1759]

Flies,insects,raccoons gotta eat too. So it didn't go to waste.

[@joshcross2831]

@@snapyoneck6271 it's not being wasted. It is feeding raccoons, birds, turtles, possums. Countless insects. The list goes on.

[@kunipshunfit]

That transition mask at 0:50 was spot on. Nice!

[@bretwitkowski142]

Hey nick, if your ever out in New England you should check out the bottom of wachusett reservoir dam, the spill way down there sends multiple trout species, multiple bass species, landlocked salmon, and plenty of others, including big bullhead in the reservoir above, it’s be awesome to see you hit a local spot!

[@Alex-sf3cd]

Because of you saving that gar I turned on notifications. I love to see that!

This place is blessed with only big fish, CONGRATULATIONS your fishing was amazing! Hug and good fishing always.👍🎣🐟😉

[@alexxanderrr9135]

Oi Suellen sou br gosto muito de seus vídeos ✌️ que bom ver vc não sou o único br a ver esse vídeo gringo 😂 muito bom o canal dele gosto bastante kk

[@trinidadperez9478]

Qqq

[@biteme19671]

A great way to spend a day, without any of life's interruptions.

[@mattpastell3728]

The diversity of fish in such a small pond is amazing!

[@suckmyclick7851]

not a pond but alr

[@mylesj3574]

I love how he casually catches catfish with light setups

[@Draven-tc3mn]

Ikr and then his big rods a damn shark rod also he uses 10lb leader with 7/0 hooks lol

[@esolbdivad]

Good reels im guessing

[@johndoe4034]

I just finished a weekend of catching 20+ pound channels on 10 pound line lol, takes a while but its doable on any pound line

[@Draven-tc3mn]

@@johndoe4034 well he normally catches bowfin which can cut threw anything under 20lbs most of the time

[@fidangyang1995]

618: "Bad news guys....." Completely good looking lake in the background.

[@num9908]

Best fishermen know that the more remote and inaccessible - the better.

[@jeremystreet1872]

Would like to see a short segment about what rigs you use for each application , rod set up , ect. Always entertaining to watch your videos.

[@jckelsey]

Wow! Glad you came upon that gar. Insane. People can be really crappy

[@wjhjr1415]

What kind of lowlife treats wildlife like that? So sad.

[@jeremychinchilla3093]

they eat and kill everything else its like a carp but eats meat

[@brooktrout8568]

No, they aren’t, bass eat just as much, you are an idiot if you think that. Carp are invasive. Bowfin and gar are native, prehistoric, beautiful creatures.

[@darkiee69]

@@jeremychinchilla3093 Bowfins are an american fish, not to be confused with snake heads.

[@casey9098]

@@jeremychinchilla3093 I'd like to see some scientific proof on that one. Seems to me that they've been successfully cohabitating in all the creeks, rivers, ponds and lakes in North America for longer than we've been fishing there.

[@wjhjr1415]

@@brooktrout8568 Correct. Thank you.

[@mannym2419]

There's nothing I hate more than seeing fish just left to die.

[@yngrospo]

@Sparka idk chief. Seems like someone around there likes to just land fish and leave them. But who knows

[@samwesson1555]

The only fish that are left to die are in Australia it’s law here to kill all common carp you catch

[@kylezeller3488]

i agree but a gar is an exception

[@samwesson1555]

Kyle Zeller agree to what

[@paultaylor5839]

But catching a fish and killing it to catch another fish is fine?

[@mikehelms2557]

I love your attitude, I am a Fly Fisher, but you pay the fish respect just as if it was on a Blue Ribbon River in CO... I am subscribed..... Be Blessed

[@lcochran2336]

How very nice of you to save that ?? gar that had been out for a day! We need more fisherpersons like YOU!!! We (my grandson) and I LOVE your videos! Thankyou for posting!

[@rademfam6856]

Man you are getting up there with subs. Good personality makes a diff

[@emerson7291]

That was sad I’m sorry we both witnessed it 😕

[@scottsthoughtschannel9538]

That was very sad with all those bowfin, i appreciate how you made them a memorial. Ty for that. It's sad to see anything poached like that.

[@the_hero_inside]

Guy: Saves nearly dead gar on the bank 2 mins later: Catches the same gar

[@NoMonies1987]

Thinking positively... Maybe those heads are left over from cleaning the fish, and they were table fare instead of just discarded.

[@jacko4483]

That's what I was thinking. Probably would have seen the rest of the bones attached on some of them. And maybe the remains we're tossed into the water when it wasn't so low.

[@slowboyinc.9039]

That gar was the “see ya later buddy” of the year, I’ll fight over this. I hate when people do this, I just discovered how much I really love fishing as well as respecting these beautiful animals, glad that gar made it back💪🏻

[@chrismcleod9748]

They take the place of more desirable fish. F---k a gar!

[@slowboyinc.9039]

@@chrismcleod9748 and to others they may say you take the place of someone more desirable, as others can think different, all about perspective my man. Have a blessed day🙏🏻

[@melvadennisjoslin4484]

Hey thanks for the fishing shots very good camera work!! Also GREAT background music!! :)

[@rcsutter]

There's a reason why gar have survived in their present form for thousands of years. You just saw one example. They are tough as nails. They can gulp air when oxygen levels are low, their scale structure functions like armor, and they can and will eat anything. I actually admire them for their design and ability to survive whatever nature or man can throw at them. Good video as always, thanks and take care.

[@brian1204]

Seeing a piece of trout used as bait is one of the most disturbing things I’ve seen !

[@rhett7716]

Would u prefer a bluegill drum or some other native species WT !!!!

[@saginawdan]

I was wondering why? You're using trout as bait and talking about the killing of bowfin?

[@saginawdan]

I can hardly stand it. In my neck of the woods it's unheard of. People would think you were crazy.

[@neosunrider]

To me, not really disturbing, just sad I'm not the one getting to eat some rainbow trout.

[@joeyterrill1721]

It's illegal in many states to use any part of a game fish for bait

[@345Los]

I hate when people do that shit.. went fishing on Sunday and there was a nice striper that someone left to die was around 20” 🤮🤦🏽‍♂️people are cold out here

[@stevehogan8829]

Nice Bowfin. Cool deal for the Gar. Bowfin can go a long while out of water too I think. Not sure I'll have to re read up. I love catching Bowfin. Once of my favorite fish.

[@BobbyTucker]

Thank you, for so generously allowing that garfish to live, what's more is you helped the little guy with getting some of that land crud off him/her. Not that it's any big deal but, I'm going to subscribe, leave a 'thumbs up' and a tap on the bell, I'd like to see more of your fishing stories. Thanks for sharing.

[@BrianMonticello]

HAPPY TUESDAY EVERYONE!! 😊 My dream is to have 1k! Nick helped inspired me to make my own fishing videos!

[@jamesireland9188]

Just subbed to your channel good luck with it I'm your 692 subscriber

[@awddub]

Thanks for saving that Gar. Dad and I fish a lot and always return them to the water. For me it is more about spending time with him, we are only here for so long, and I want to be able to remember when he is gone.

[@reeseosborne2249]

Respect you for the love you have for fish. Anybody that leaves fish for horrible absolute death is not a sportsman. 1st vid, will have to watch more to sub. Love it tho, love bowfin, never caught 1.✌

[@soggdogg]

Props to you man. Thank god for putting good people in this world.