This Desert Bridge Holds BIG Fish? (Very Unexpected)

Today we fish a desert bridge or bridges in search of big fish! We use some livebait as well as some worms to catch them, and had some massive success.
You never know what fish you’ll catch in the middle of the desert! Livebait is definitely the way to go!
These canals in the rural parts of AZ can be full of fish! Livebait season is just getting started!
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[@davespears2241]

If it's rattle snake season I wouldn't be walking around in sandals.

[@JTCT371]

Snake boots...easy fix!

[@TheFishinMagician20]

I see the concern. If I was walking around in heavy brush, rocks, areas where I couldn’t see the ground I’d be worried. But here open desert, dirt, and some gravel I’m not too concerned for me. More for the dog that sniffs all over the bushes and in holes

[@JTCT371]

@@TheFishinMagician20 remember....alot of times people get bit by stepping on them. Theyre very well camouflaged in plain sight....and yes....very concerned about your dog...

[@TheFishinMagician20]

@@JTCT371 yup I’m hip. I’m very aware and check all areas before he walks with me. You shouldn’t worry about others so much 😅

[@conservativerealist]

My first thought.

[@christophercooper3851]

Nice to see a fisherman actually fishing and not baiting

[@Knivez84]

11:04 The owl just hooting away in the background LOL

[@TheFishinMagician20]

Hahah fr

[@ogctrees]

I love watching you're videos. I've learned a lot about fishing the desert. Keep em coming! Pro tips!

[@TheFishinMagician20]

Awesome to hear thanks!

[@user-ll3hw6hr9s]

Nobody!!!! Around!!! Love that

[@TheFishinMagician20]

Same! That’s why I make the journey hahaha

[@rylerhunt208]

I used to watch all the big time fishing guys and now that I came across your channel I quit watching them this type of fishing is way more fun to watch and I can tell your channel is gonna explode soon

[@TheFishinMagician20]

Thanks man 🙏🏼 I try to keep it about the fishing and no gimmicks here! Thanks for supporting 🔥

[@svenmorgenstern9506]

Had something similar happen last weekend. Trout magnet under a bobber on 2 lb. fishing for bluegill. Bobber went down, reeled down & pulled...what was on the other end started taking line. 😳 Not what I was expecting. Took a few minutes of coaxing & pulled in about a 3 lb. carp. Good times. 👍

[@TheFishinMagician20]

Hahaha awesome

[@Explorando_Arias]

Yo! Great information man! That second BLUE Gil was huge! That Flatty was the Surprise Catch!

[@TheFishinMagician20]

Thanks bro! Yessir they’re huge here. Always nice to get that flatty 🔥

[@jamesselman7706]

discovered your channel a couple days ago! Love it! Simple techniques with simple gear. I watched your other vid....fishing in a micro canal, great to see someone trying something different!!!!

[@TheFishinMagician20]

Awesome welcome! J try to keep it as interesting as possible haha

[@raulosorio8337]

Epic session! I like that u always give tips on how to fish different techniques 🤙🏼

[@TheFishinMagician20]

I try man! Always fun to throw some live

[@ILiekdemudkips]

Hey man love ur channel as I’m across the country so it’s very interesting watching you fish!❤

[@TheFishinMagician20]

Awesome! Nice to have people from all over 🔥

[@mikecha1957]

Good to see you wearing snake boots in rattlesnake country LOL Nice flatty 👍🏼

[@TheFishinMagician20]

Hahaha! You know me Mike c we like to push the limits 😂

[@TheRiverAddict]

Really enjoyed your video. Keep up the great videos

[@TheFishinMagician20]

Thank you 🙏🏼 I will keep them rolling!

[@commandersnarff]

ay man been in a really bad mental state lately and you got me to just buy a rob and go out and fish has helped a lot brother keep on making videos and wish you nothing but the best

[@TheFishinMagician20]

Head up brother! There’s fish to catch 🔥 welcome to the best sport of today! Hope when you catch one you start feeling better

[@thegamefreak32]

Great video brother! It’s so cool to see the diversity of species in that canal! Keep it up brotha!

[@user-ih1ud7xw3s]

Biggest grass carp I got out of that canal in Mesa was 22lb there are some beast within those canalss

[@TheFishinMagician20]

Thanks ! Yes always cool to catch a few species when your out 🔥

[@WoodimusMaximus]

Loving your videos man!

[@TheFishinMagician20]

Thanks! Trying my best with them

[@p.c.7853]

Great job brother there’s no quitting with the fishing magician be safe👊🏼

[@TheFishinMagician20]

Heck yea! Hanks for supporting man 🔥

[@highthai7]

Beautle Video!!!

[@TheFishinMagician20]

Beautle😅

[@SouthwestFishing]

Great video!

[@TheFishinMagician20]

Preciate it brother 🙏🏼

[@gr4s5h0pp3r6]

it may be the season for rattlesnakes but you should be fine with the area your in i haven’t seen any at all on the east side of phoenix it’s more when you go towards cali like by buckeye and past that humans have pushed out them towards cali there really rare to see and unless you step on one they won’t do anything but if your at like havasu or alamo then look out also man can you drop the spot im really looking to catch a flathead about that size i can dm you somewhere don’t be gate keeping 😭

[@TiradorArco]

Nice👌🏽, putting in the work and getting them fish on the bank 🎣🤘🏽 great fishing bro👊🏽.

[@TheFishinMagician20]

You know it man! I’m eventually gunnu work my way so far from home I’ll be in the imperial valley lol

[@Patrick-me6pg]

It cracks me up when those guys go oh that's a little too big of a bait I look at it this way big bait big fish

[@miztatone918]

If you are worried about throwing your bait off hook it between the dorsal fin and spine twords the front of the dorsal fin . Wont kill the fish and the bones and cartilage from the dorsal fin give it alot more strength to keep your hook from ripping through the meat . I hook them like that when bank fishing so i can really get a good cast .

[@Primo_wild]

Hey brotha i like the catfish vids keep them coming!!!

[@TheFishinMagician20]

Thanks! I will keep at it

[@Gondrong78fishing-rf9zt]

Mantan kawan spotnya sukses slalu

[@LeeKirkman88]

try a bit of surface fishing or fish shallow that would probably avoid the cat fish

[@jamesbundy5617]

My thoughts exactly

[@Smokin.Bobbin520]

I have that same pole lol great video man I love your videos

[@TheFishinMagician20]

Heck yea it’s a good one! Thank you 🙏🏼

[@SRT-Dani]

Also caught a 7 pound striper today!!

[@TheFishinMagician20]

Heck ye!

[@SRT-Dani]

Bro I literally stay here I’m supprised you didn’t run in to me 😂

[@TheFishinMagician20]

lol that’s funny maybe sometime!

[@edisonmartinez1729]

Perfect eating size and the water looks clean The fish looks healthy.....I would've taken it to fry it

[@TheFishinMagician20]

Next time

[@Patrick-me6pg]

It cracks me up when those guys go oh that's a little too big of a bait I look at it this way big bait big fish yeah that fish that you hooked in underneath that bridge that took off yeah Flathead like worms too

[@TheFishinMagician20]

Yea haha sometimes they like bigger!

[@rvmcwhorter]

Those green google worms are sick , especially the crawler ones , both work great.

[@TheFishinMagician20]

Heck yea I can’t knock em now

[@jimscarnivorekitchen4731]

You could have fun catching all the pan fish.

[@TheFishinMagician20]

True that lol

[@MrEd2202]

Only seen one so far, at the Verde river off of Bartlett. I've seen plenty as a kid in Oregon.

[@TheFishinMagician20]

Nice they’re out right now

[@JustPaulFishin]

what are your GoPro settings? I cant seem to get mine to be as smooth

[@TheFishinMagician20]

I film in 2.7k res and 60 fps. Wide angle

[@ericwheat9540]

He said he has not seen a rattlesnake yet. I ran a side winder over on my dirtbike before in Safford AZ. Be careful.

[@danielferrari8849]

It's the one you don't see that gets ya, that's our saying here in Australia anyway

[@petercatchescarp]

what net are you using?

[@TheFishinMagician20]

It’s a custom made one with a Home Depot paint pole and a smaller fishing net lol

[@bryonbustillos7790]

You in Yuma off the S-24?

[@user-qp4em3ih5g]

Great vid! do you have any tips for fishing urban ponds?

[@TheFishinMagician20]

Fish within a week after they’ve been stocked!

[@rockers7889]

Fun fishing , i was guessing you might get carp in deh mon ? Ya mon , dem pan fish looked like good eating to me . I pass on catfish and tilapias

[@ASYSTOLE2277]

There is a community on 67th ave north of the 101 that has some MONSTER bass if you ever make your way over yonder

[@TheFishinMagician20]

Is that right? Awesome maybe I’ll give it a look. Thanks for the tip!

[@Creme000]

are you using a big slip weight with the live bait?

[@TheFishinMagician20]

Yup I show it in the video

[@ColtonGirelach]

We need to see you put a camera on one of these catfish and see what else is under that bridge

[@TheFishinMagician20]

Oooooo not a bad idea

[@ColtonGirelach]

@@TheFishinMagician20 the water looks kinda clear in there

[@Fishingwithjay92]

How do you find canals in Arizona all the ones I find you can’t fish at?

[@tylorpravongviengkham6845]

SRP canals you should be able to fish

[@Fishingwithjay92]

Then tell me one

[@stevethepyro420]

I was thinking the same thing. All the ones I pass by are fenced off and usually have barbed wire 🤷‍♂️

[@user-ll3hw6hr9s]

@@tylorpravongviengkham6845 sounds like a guided trip !!! Maybe for him ??? Get your money !!

[@Fishingwithjay92]

@@stevethepyro420 yep

[@zsmokey]

were is this spot

[@ieangler]

76k ???!!! Bro you are a monster 🔥🔥🔥😛 good stuff 💪

[@TheFishinMagician20]

Preciate you bro! 🫡

[@fishingwithcarlos3897]

man i want to try a flat head so badly..i heard they taste delicious

[@TheFishinMagician20]

I have had it once! A very tasty fish

[@fishingwithcarlos3897]

@@TheFishinMagician20 the one u catch in these video looked tasty lol great videos..hopefully one of these days we could fish here in tucson

[@FishingWithPorter]

Very unexpected 😂

[@TheFishinMagician20]

☠️ had to switch it up lol

[@FishingWithPorter]

@@TheFishinMagician20 😂😂 felt that

[@Blue_face_giant]

Where is this at?

[@Patrick-me6pg]

Will the state that I live in we have grizzly bears and I've lived in that state for 20 years and I've only seen three and when was the mother with a cub and the other two were just bears running across the road

[@charlesbeltz9601]

Where exactly are you fishing ?

[@darthcycy]

Have you thought about inflatimg worms? I've seen some people do that and it works really well

[@TheFishinMagician20]

I have done it while sinking bait and it works well, but the bobber eliminates the need for it here 👍🏼

[@landfarmersllc6814]

Monster Carp and Catfish in the canals in Gilbert & Chandler!

[@sebastianrios3133]

I tried to go fishing in the canals in Gilbert but there’s a bunch of signs saying you can’t fish or hunt in there

[@TheFishinMagician20]

Indeed there is

[@sebastianrios3133]

I mean if you’re really sneaky, you could try. But I think it’s just too risky to even attempt it

[@davidneczypir6396]

Where did you get that fishing net????. Send the cast net and see what you get..

[@TheFishinMagician20]

I made it with a Home Depot paint pile and an old bet lol. I threw the cast net here and didn’t have any luck

[@salt_river_fishin]

hey man you should make a vid about fishing for catfish at Gilbert regional if you can!

[@TheFishinMagician20]

Haven’t been there in a while! Maybe next stock

[@CYOTsNiper]

Where is that location at?

[@bandmandee1792]

I think I seen you at the canal today

[@TheFishinMagician20]

This is possible

[@CleanToaster]

could just be one of them desert owls they’re always really small

[@TheFishinMagician20]

Didn’t even think of that

[@miztatone918]

I feel like thoes gaurd rails are super low, i don't get why they didn't make them taller. Im not from there im from oklahoma and all rails ive ever seen were at least waste high or higher.

[@montanamountainman]

I used to fish those canals when I lived down there. I'll let you in on a little secret, I was a foreman for pulte homes and my brother was one for KB and while we were building anthem, tons of large mouth bass, channel/blue/flathead cats, and of course a couple different bait fish species bg etc all got stocked😂. The key is knowing what lakes hold which. The upper lake/ponds by the train station have some of the biggest bass I've seen. The very lower pond is where the catfish live and is the deepest. I used to go to a little fishing store and would buy waterdogs and let me tell you, the biggest bass and catfish I've ever caught have been on waterdogs in pleasant and horseshoe lakes. Also, on the salt river, where everyone floats, the bass are used to being fed marshmallows and all you have to do is just let it float. Lots of good fishing in AZ, almost better than here, almost.

[@TheFishinMagician20]

Good tips thanks! 🙏🏼

[@montanamountainman]

@@TheFishinMagician20 Anthem could make for an awesome video. There's some cool little ponds around the top lake where I used to throw a cast net out for little blue gills and bass minnows. I'm not sure who stocked those but they are STOCKED! 🤐😂. I used water dogs from an old bait shop that was on Peoria and 35th Ave I believe. On the river was bass only on the marshmallows but makes for really fun top water fishing 👍

[@rickkurtz5744]

Where is this location?

[@MAGICIANSWAND]

Dude the BIGflatheads strike best at night..use a punch bait after dark ❤🦈🦈🦈🦈🦈🎩

[@TheFishinMagician20]

Yessir night time bite is awesome. I like live bait

[@MAGICIANSWAND]

Fish a night for the biggest bite

[@outdoorfreedom9778]

My house in Cali. just hit the market and my plan is to move to Kingman. I'm keeping my fishing gear but have no idea what type of fish are in the area. I have light trout tackle, heavier gear for crabbing and my other gear for Cod and bigger ocean fish. I can no longer walk very well but this looks like fun. If there are any waterfowl working those backwaters I'll be tickled to death!!

[@TheFishinMagician20]

Shoot that’s where I’m from. Grew up Fished the Bay Area, delta, sac river, and the reservoirs there before I left.

[@gburns901]

Any way youd let me know the general area as to which this bridge is out.

[@alexanderzatusevschi4309]

arizona :)

[@alexanderzatusevschi4309]

The reason he doesn't disclose these spots is because they're secluded and if even a few dozen of his viewers show up the spot changes for the worst. I recommend spending some time on google maps and finding some spots for yourself...good luck.

[@gburns901]

@@alexanderzatusevschi4309 no such thing as secluded like your saying. People can still google like you said so either way it only takes 1 person to find his locations some people already know based off background scenery so doesn't make sense. Angler to angler we should be more enclined to share spots so other people to can enjoy what he has. I know the guy really loves fishing but also doing it for the money and thinking his secluded areas are not vulnerable to other anglers then that aint know fellow friend.

[@alexanderzatusevschi4309]

@@gburns901 i have to disagree with you. I dislike things like fish brain because the spots that used to be good for fishing have become terrible over the years due to increased popularity. It’s nice to find a spot like this on google maps and not share it with anyone considering spots like this are on the decline in Arizona.

[@morganyazzie1081]

Would you try Lake Powell??

[@TheFishinMagician20]

Absolutely! I wanna make a trip it’s just far

[@user-xv9bi3ne9m]

Well, if you can't catch bluegill gor bait, catching nice channels is a good trade-off. Be blessed. My friend.

[@TheFishinMagician20]

True that! Thanks

[@stanandrews1741]

I love it, brother just Tryin to catch bait, and can’t keep them pesky channel cats off the hook

[@TheFishinMagician20]

It happens like that sometimes! Hahaha

[@patriciareid437]

Where else can a fish hide from the heat of the day but in either deep water, or shade (cover)? Weather will concentrate animals under shelter, even on land. Experienced this during a storm in Colorado. I see very little cover...work what there is. You should try casting a rubber worm across from one side and have it 'crawl' into the water (like a small snake) and swim.

[@TheFishinMagician20]

That’s right! Makes them more concentrated. Maybe I’ll try the worm next time

[@purplepinekush3246]

hey, just thought i would HT you this interesting info.. ( that MIGHT apply to you in arazona.... up here in minnesota when river fishing.. ( the minnesota, the mississippi, and the St. Croix River) the DNR asks people to NOT throw carp back in water.. they want us to bring home and burry or throw out carps.. all the hundreds of carps i have landed i would walk about 50 feet then throw fish into the woods for the racoons.. maybe check your dnr to see if they have an invasive species catch and dispatch

[@TheFishinMagician20]

They do not have one here. The carp are actually stocked here to maintain the canals.

[@calebsiegler5471]

The fact that a flathead that size can eat a bluegill that big sort of blows my mind. As an inexperienced fisherman, I would have NEVER thought you could fish with bait fish that large and catch a fish that small (no offense?) on it.

[@TheFishinMagician20]

yea they do not care about how big it is often times. Suuuper predator

[@calebsiegler5471]

Appreciate the reply man. I’m just getting back into fishing at 33 with my 4 year old son. When I was a kid, DAMN, I had every library book about fishing. Loved it. Parents would never take me. Well guess what?! I’m a grownup now and I can take myself lol. I’m going to willow springs this coming Tuesday. Hoping it isn’t drained from memorial weekend fishers. Any pointers? I’ll be using worms and power bait I’m sure. Would LOVE to catch something for my boy. The only other time I took him fishing was in big lake near pinetop. We skunked.

[@4reelfishing_510]

Wait was that first fish bait size? I need you to clarify 45 more times😂

[@panchoarce5688]

No live bait in Coconino County az... don't forget

[@TheFishinMagician20]

Yea this is no where close to coco lol

[@Fasterthanlifeproductionz]

If you haven’t. Go get your dog rattle snake training. Out here its not if. Its when you run into one. I relocate them on the regular and you are in prime areas for them.

[@TheFishinMagician20]

Didn’t know that was a thing! I’ll look into that

[@user-de2mh1hq4m]

is it legal to use bait fish and casting nets in Arizona? lol

[@TheFishinMagician20]

Absolutely check the regs

[@barryseawright6727]

The water isnt deep enough for my net😅😅😅😅

[@gotit1st]

Bro where are you at

[@ahumpage]

Saw the sandal comment: 100%. But do you know how much it will cost if your dog gets bitten? Get him snake trained since you leave him to his own devices.Where did you move here from?

[@jerrykr7kz]

Why do you not give the location?

[@alexanderzatusevschi4309]

Because if he gives the location away, a bunch of his viewers will show up and ruin the spot. This spot is secluded and hard find making it special. Do your own research on google maps and find spots to fish.

[@jerrykr7kz]

@@alexanderzatusevschi4309 Spoken like a true hypocrite stating everyone else will ruin it! For whom? You? You or they make money off us. In a sense we're paying them so we may have the same operativity.

[@alexanderzatusevschi4309]

@@jerrykr7kz there’s a reason he never responds to any comments inquiring about the location :). I’ve lived in az for 20 years and I’ve seen multiple good fishing locations become terrible due to popularity.

[@jerrykr7kz]

@@alexanderzatusevschi4309 Over fished? Is that what you mean? If so, then that I understand.

[@alexanderzatusevschi4309]

@@jerrykr7kz both overfished and trashed unfortunately…many people leave trash behind as well. I didn’t want to come off as rude, I’ve just seen what popularity can do to a good fishing spot.

[@JPRibner]

I get the feeling that it's not bait sized.

[@plutoplatters]

Always "see" what's around one's feet. Pay attention. Snakes won't chase you.

[@user-xr9qo5ki7q]

If you read my comment can you tell me where the spot is at

[@danieljohnson8437]

Safety First REBEL Crawdad

[@TheFishinMagician20]

🫡

[@rvmcwhorter]

Those owls have ground nests And it’s not a baby , that’s the size of them probably.

[@TheFishinMagician20]

That’s kinda cool!

[@budzilla4053]

Is it bait size?

[@supabeast123]

Hook thise gills right infront of back fin above the line that goes across the middle so you don't hit gut area...remember all fish eat bkuegills head first and hooking them that far back is why the flathead came off.

[@TheFishinMagician20]

If I had a bigger hook I would have, had to go further back cuz the hook would been not exposed enough

[@supabeast123]

@@TheFishinMagician20 got ya.

[@TheFishinMagician20]

@@supabeast123 next time I’m brining 7/0-9/0 lol

[@supabeast123]

@@TheFishinMagician20 hells yeah!!!

[@bigpasta5916]

Can you do a fishing with fans video I live in awuatukee and would love to go fishing with you and learn how to become as good as you

[@TheFishinMagician20]

I may try one in the future!

[@dakaraiwilliams1]

next time shorten your bait to catch an bait size fish

[@TheAnglerJay]

Cool spot! Do you ever miss it back here in the capital?

[@TheFishinMagician20]

Thanks! Yes definitely I do, but i do love it out here also

[@fmfishing]

If you tray smaller hooks, then you catch smaller bait.

[@TheFishinMagician20]

I haven’t seen that. I’ve used tiny bait and caught giants, and then bigger baits and catch small ones lol. I think it more depends the fish in the area

[@juliolua2104]

You have a dog and like to wipe your hands on the nearby grass? 😂😅

[@TheFishinMagician20]

Not following 🤔

[@juliolua2104]

@@TheFishinMagician20 😂 not answering 😀

[@demontaruffin9313]

What’s the cuspts? 🤨😭😭

[@TheFishinMagician20]

😂😂☠️ “cusp- the point of transition between 2 states.” 🫡

[@AZAngling]

Walk around bartlett a few times and you'll run into a rattler. I almost step on at least 5 a year out there. One lake I will not bring my dog to. Place is infested.

[@TheFishinMagician20]

That’s what I’ve heard! I figured they be at plez also and I’ve walked a good amount around there. Bartlett I hear they’re everywhere tho. Dog will be left in his crate for that one lol

[@Mango6915]

How is unexpected to hold big fish when SRP stocks the canal

[@TheFishinMagician20]

Srp stock carp only, cap stocks channels. The bass, panfish, flathead are not stocked

[@cody.chambers.9421]

Went fishing at pecan lake in Queen Creek today caught two really nice largemouth bass please check them out

[@christianbarreto8378]

You mean Mansel Carter?

[@cody.chambers.9421]

@@christianbarreto8378 no i’m never fishing that lake ever again. I went to this place called pecan lake entertainment and fished their lake that’s part of their botanical garden

[@TheFishinMagician20]

Heck yea! I’ve been meaning to try there. You can only fish Saturday right?

[@cody.chambers.9421]

@@TheFishinMagician20 yes the lake is only open on Saturdays and you’re only allowed to use barbless hooks no lures and the only bait you can use are worms bread and or chicken, liver and hotdogs because they only want stuff that can go into the lake that doesn’t harm the lake or the fish

[@TheFishinMagician20]

@@cody.chambers.9421 makes sense 👍🏼 thanks for the info

[@sunsationalfan13]

You seemed super concerned about rattlesnakes but wear sandals and shorts? lol

[@TheFishinMagician20]

More worried about the dog, not so much myself

[@sunsationalfan13]

@@TheFishinMagician20 respect.. also, took your advice and got the subaru forester lol

[@TheFishinMagician20]

@@sunsationalfan13 nice! I may upgrade to that some day

[@jenniewilson1525]

First

[@TheFishinMagician20]

Dubs

[@user-xr9qo5ki7q]

I asked this question on multiple different videos and you won't tell me

[@FishingWithPorter]

You haven’t got the memo yet? 😂

[@shatez79]

Ur bottom fishing using live bait so makes since all ur catching are cats and u dusnt catch anymore bait fish cuz u brought the cats out

[@IEchuckie]

This bait is too big. We're going to need bigger bait. Like your net