They Were SMASHING The Snake!

River fishing with a snake lure! Smallmouth, largemouth, pike - everything wanted the snake!
NDYakAngler merch: bit.ly/37vudQV
Gear used on this trip:
Lure: Savage Gear 3D Snake 8" brown chrome amzn.to/38i1rU7
Rod: St Croix BassX 6'6" MH F amzn.to/3zmCfrf
Reel: Shimano SLX DC 150 HG amzn.to/3ifTd3l
Line: Power Pro Super Slick V2 30lb amzn.to/2XT7AnE
Pliers: Umpqua Rivergrip amzn.to/3sPnQ4J

[@supermariounofficial]

If you're wondering when the video starts getting good, your welcome 00:00

[@ADVENTURESOFBZ]

Hahaha spot on

[@snakeeyes9246]

You're*

[@supermariounofficial]

@@snakeeyes9246 that's exactly what I wrote?

[@simba_amogus9426]

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[@daltonwade7908]

@@snakeeyes9246 you’re*

[@608anglingwisconsin5]

Had a rough morning just hopped online to see my FAVORITE KZbinr dropped another killer video🔥day already turned around🔥 thanks for all you do man! Your a inspiration to us all❗🤘

[@calebmikolaycik2190]

Same

[@calebmikolaycik2190]

Bro I got COVID on my birthday

[@oscarherrera4543]

Yeah but the video suspicious

[@kyleburch2033]

I'm from the 608 area too in Wisconsin!!

[@Agile47509chicken]

Hang in there bud, hope things are better today. You got this.

[@psychocuda]

"Little pike on the snake lure, nom nom nom." Pike: "Am I a joke to you?"

[@soldo5809]

i laughed a lot at that, lol

[@heathergraff6740]

Oh my goodness, that gave me the chuckle I needed today! 😂

[@frankieelder3210]

What a Dad thing to say already he is playing with fish like its a stuffed toy….nom….nom….lol!

[@user-by6yc8yl7v]

When you're looking for a big bass bite the pike can become annoying. Esp small summer pike.

[@hilldwler420]

Anything on KZbin is a joke

[@davidbellarosa3787]

You are the friggin Bob Ross of fishing. So pleasant and appreciative. I love every minute of watching you. Thank you and keep it up.

[@mnchristianangler]

You: had a couple of missed strikes, caught a dozen fish Me: had a dozen missed strikes, caught a couple of fish

[@earlshannon1048]

Thats hilarious!!!

[@oldmanfred8676]

@@earlshannon1048 MN, You and me both!

[@XxsteamerxX]

Same. I'm just learning. All my life I've wanted to be this guy. I used to watch Bill Dance and those OLN fishing shows and never got anywhere with their "tips". Couple years ago, I found his channel on a fluke when my wife and Dad was in the hospital on the same day for different surgeries. I was running up and down the floors to see em both. Spent a few days there. It was getting a little overwhelming so I started looking for something to watch to calm me down while I sat by their bedsides. I remember thinking, this guy catches a trophy every second! I went home, bought a kayak from amazon in October. Spent the winter kitting it out. Tried it out the next spring, got a little squirrely on the maiden voyage. I almost gave up. But I made some corrections and this summer my journey began. My first time out, the wind blew me into some trees and my lines got all caught up in it. I went home. 2nd time I took a little 2 man john boat with my son. Wind blew us around and didn't catch anything. Third time out, took the yak again. I caught more bass and the largest pike EVER in my life. Still very much green. But just watching and learning from the NDYakAngler, and I am MILES ahead of where I was the first 40 years of my life.

[@jasmijnariel]

Fish a bit more slowly. A little bit can make a big change

[@jonathanboyd5549]

The Bob Ross of fishing. Absolutely love this channel! Great work!

[@haveallbeentaken]

I was thinking the same!

[@brucerhodes5868]

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[@brucerhodes5868]

Really enjoy your fishing videos. Very good and I've been bassin for 60 years. Really nice change of pace from all the wanna be Pros and Live Scopes.👍🎣

[@Erin-vu1tt]

What did that little baby smallie (@17:20) think he was going to do with that snake lure once he "caught" it anyway!? Lmao! I was amazed at the size of that baby! I had to pause the video just to gaze at him! Such a little bitty baby smallie! Never saw something so cute in all my life! 🥰 I love your videos Matt. And when you said your baby girl was 3 months already, I couldn't believe how fast the time has gone by! Great video today. Really enjoyed coming along with you. Thanks for sharing your beautiful life. 😃👍😎

[@mehmeherson3103]

hands down the best yak angler I have ever seen!! thank you so much for always being so peaceful and respectful to the fish and environment. I really really appreciate that you take the time to tell us your set up on every trip of yours, I have learned so much about river fishing from you. Nothing but love from Colorado!!! Tyler

[@jrmellys2870]

@tims_always_fishing Greg is awesome as well. Have a good day Tim!

[@jlrosine]

I agree with everything you said, so nice to watch peaceful and respectful people that are great at what they do. He's not out here faking his excitement or downplaying it either like some youtubers (most of them). Just seems like a genuine guy. I sure wish we had Colorado bass fishing like they do up in MN/ND. I don't know about you but Colorado fishing seems much more difficult than what I see most doing in the midwest/south.

[@jrmellys2870]

@@jlrosine agreed my friend. Chatfield has a good amount of smallies around the boat launch areas closest to the dam. You can also check out Harriman res as well for small mouth. Quincy res has quite a few decent large mouths and trout. Aurora res is tough sometimes it’s so deep and big I just haven’t spent enough time there. Rocky Mountain Arsenal is where I caught my PB of 5.1 pounds large mouth in the larger section of lake mary. The gravel ponds used to be good but now you can only fish one of them. Also Johnson reservoir has a lot of wiper in it!

[@mehmeherson3103]

@@jrmellys2870 no way dude what's up!! haha crazy we watch the same channel lol. I will be at Arsenal tomorrow, shoot me a call when you get there !

[@jrmellys2870]

@@mehmeherson3103 my man I will send you a call I will be there at 6 let’s hit the back of Ledora for some pike!!

[@jlmize1507]

Thank you for taking me with you on a great fishing excursion. I caught my first kayak bass last week. I am seventy years old, and just retired. I am striving to be as good a 'yak angler as you are, my good man. Love your channel!

[@johntruxal432]

Congrats on retirement and get them fish.👍

[@XxsteamerxX]

Enjoy it. There's nothing like it. Last Monday I took my 82yr old dad out in a 15ft KaBoat and he saw me doing my amateur impression of this yak angler and he was amazed. He said "How are you doing that? I'm right next to you and you got 2 and I got none?" Nothing like top water action. Hope you got a good heart! Mine stopped several times that day on every strike.

[@jlmize1507]

@@XxsteamerxX I hope early fall rains do not ruin my late summer fishing. I have learned that I actually love being in the kayak. Now I need to learn to catch them all!

[@ADVENTURESOFBZ]

Congrats sir!! Tight lines💪

[@NeilGraham.I.M.F]

Theres nothin like it thats for sure

[@davee.9906]

I'm crying. That little guys eyes were way bigger than his stomach! 😂 I'll give him an A for effort though!

[@XxsteamerxX]

Sadly The right eye caught a hook for it too.

[@DM-fw1sz]

Hey Matt, congrats on the baby! The first year was the toughest for us, especially the first 3 months, as ours seemed like she was always crying and never sleeping... and we were just drained for about a year. If you're having any dark times, doubts, or missing your freedom, trust me, it gets waaay better. Mine is 2.5 years old I couldn't imagine a life without her. She is beyond wonderful. It's like anything in life... the more you put into it, the more you get out of it. A small example: mine has become my tiny fishing advocate and often convinces my wife for us to go fishing lol. So despite all the crying, pooping, not being able to do anything, I really do mean congrats... you're at the start of a long relationship with the most special person of your life.

[@ndyakangler]

Thanks Tim! Ours will sleep through the night at least but during the day we can’t put her down for more than a minute or two. She requires constant attention so it’s tough getting anything else done. When I finally get a day I can get out and fish I’m exhausted and can’t focus on what I’m doing. I had high hopes for this season but a video or two a month won’t cut it for someone trying to make a living off KZbin. I love my baby girl though, if I end up having to give this up for her that’s what I’ll do.

[@DM-fw1sz]

@@ndyakangler It will get better my friend and your true fans will certainly understand. A few (hopefully helpful) unsolicited suggestions: 1) Once she gets to the point where you can set her down for a few mins at a time, consider having the grandparents watch her for a few days, hit up as many nearby lakes as you can for change of scenery and raw footage, then just edit as you are able over weeks and months. Your videos are very nature-centered and even the ones where you dont catch many fish are amazing to watch for a person stuck at home. 2) consider opening a patreon to help with the bills. Babies are expensive and I, and I'm sure others, would be happy to donate as we're able.

[@myronwilborn6561]

@@ndyakangler how has it been since this time I would like an update, as I myself have a 3 mo old girl and I can’t wait for her to get old enough to go out with me.

[@myronwilborn6561]

Such encouragement, I’m in the same situation as we speak, 3 mo old baby girl but I leave a lot on the ladies. (My mom her mom and my wife.) I spend time but I still get my rest and still fish every chance I get as that’s my only thing I do for myself.

[@Brandon1267]

This just makes me want to go fishing asap

[@jamesschnell4919]

Good video Matt. Glad to hear you're getting to spend some quality dad time with your little angel! In my opinion it was worth the two week wait for this video!

[@TheMinimalistFisherman]

Well said!

[@TheClutt]

The most underrated KZbin angler on this platform! I love your content man! Tight lines from Florida!

[@ReaghNetwork]

A man can be an artist at just about anything. Some people are blessed with a gift almost supernatural knack. Rarely do you see both together.

[@SasquatchComposites]

After almost a year of watching your videos I finally got to go up to my grandpa's place in Wisconsin and tried bass fishing from a kayak. I used a lot of techniques I learned from watching you, had an absolute blast, and even caught my personal best, which was real similar to your fish you caught at 16:00. Thanks for all your fantastic videos. These videos will hold me over until I can get out to WI again.

[@heathergraff6740]

Congratulations on your new baby girl! I bet you can’t wait until she’s old enough to hold a fishing rod! 🎣

[@ivermectin3191]

This guy is the Bob Ross of fishing.... GREAT CHANNEL

[@tayloryetto]

The way he puts them back in the water is so satisfying lol

[@calebneff118]

Great content brother. I wish I had the time to get out and fish! Congrats on your baby girl!

[@earlshannon1048]

Good to see the North Dakota fishing Dad back! Congratulations and God bless you and your family! My first baby girl was born 42 years ago lol! Great to see you back!

[@Natural-Causes]

Man that looks like so much fun…👍 I’m not sure which I would enjoy more, catching the fish or being out there in solitude.

[@batmanforawhile]

I’m finally able to head out on my kayak tomorrow! You’ve given me the inspiration. Congrats on the little girl!

[@willfox2578]

Great video! Thanks for taking us along! I was home with my daughter a lot when she was new to the world. It is a great privilege and joy to be able to spend so much time with your kids!

[@richardsousa2625]

You can tell that little smallie is gonna be a monster one day. Boys already tackling baits 4times his size. To be feared for sure!

[@thepilotofepic]

I seriously love the sound that pole makes on casts

[@amandajoyce7608]

First time seeing this video. Don’t expect you’ll read this but I’ll write it anyway. I was really impressed with the performance of the snake lure. I was most impressed with the bass fry you caught. It says SO much. The spirit of that tiny bass hooked in the mouth. You gotta wonder, what did he or she think it was going to do with a target so many times larger if it had been real. All I can say is, WOW! Thanks for sharing that moment.

[@ndyakangler]

I think their eyes are bigger than their stomach! I’ll see those little fry chasing my topwater lures often.

[@christiancisneros4443]

congrats on having a newborn!

[@IOWNA11]

I cant ever make it through an entire video before I fall asleep from all the wonderful relaxing sounds like a fishing reel, the bugs, the water...

[@Philc231]

His voice is extremely soothing . Monotone yet expressive . Extraordinary.

[@cwright91685]

That cast accuracy is insane. Shows you have put a lot of time in.

[@stephenborunda547]

You are the Bob Ross of fishing videos.......I really appreciate that. thank you.

[@scottdetter]

The Bob Ross of fishing.

[@greghuff343]

Watching your videos has inspired me to prioritize kayak fishing time with my oldest son. We both love watching your videos

[@kennyw.8644]

Congrats on the arrival of your daughter and future fishing partner. Enjoyed seeing all those bass but totally shocked at the water level in the river. Thanks for sharing.

[@ADVENTURESOFBZ]

Fantastic as always. Made my lunch break that much better 🤟 Mr Matt has literally never made a bad video. EVER!!

[@emildebeer7645]

Thank you for taking us along

[@randallburgess46]

That snake 🐍 lure works really well. Thank You for letting me go along.

[@uplanddrifter2304]

That’s my favorite stretch of smallmouth water. It’s nice to see another approach in lure choice from the standard senko and jig / craw.

[@MultiSameshit]

I can’t even start to describe how amazing it is to watch your videos, the calmness, nature, the sound of the water and your incredible way to make such a ”simple” video as going kayak fishing, so exciting. Much love from up-north Sweden

[@george8214]

Wow! What an afternoon. To catch the quantity AND quality and have it be on top water? “What a day” indeed! And Savage should send you a fat check for that video!

[@chloemeldrim400]

The scenery around u is so peaceful plus just watching u fish is really relaxing

[@delsusername]

You’re the Bob Ross of kayak fishing. Love your videos.

[@Thepondguy85]

Been waiting on another upload.

[@bradtheman19]

Looks like some really healthy river systems up there in North Dakota. Definitely need to make my way up there for a fishing trip one of these days.

[@nathanc30]

Not even close to the number of people in most areas

[@nathanc30]

I live in Georgia which historically is one of the best largemouth and coosa spotted Bass fishing states in the country; it has taken a dip because Atlanta brings the population with it as industry grows.

[@bradtheman19]

@@nathanc30 You won’t find any pike or muskie down in Georgia river systems though. Don’t get me wrong Georgia has good largemouth fishing for sure but it’s a whole different ball game compared to North Dakota

[@coltonsmither9874]

My first time watching your videos. You have the Bob Ross voice of fishing videos. Very calming lol

[@girthygabe1066]

thank you for making peoples day with these amazing fishing videos :]

[@jg0943]

Your videos are the best, man. Congrats on the baby girl. Mine is 22 now and I still see that little baby everytime time I see her.

[@TheRiverAddict]

Great video. Hope everything is going well with baby yakangler. I didn’t get any sleep the first three months lol!

[@ndyakangler]

She sleeps all night at least! During the day she wants constant attention though so it’s tough getting anything else done.

[@rossdaughrity468]

Bob Ross of fishing right here!🎣

[@Agile47509chicken]

Smashing the Snake - I have all their albums. Saw them live in ‘96, epic show.

[@CAPMARK123]

Great to see a new video.....hopefully you will do one for pike soon....😇👍

[@ndyakangler]

I’ve tried but haven’t had much luck.

[@willym4851]

I am a simple man, I see a new NDYakAngler video- I watch it.

[@houstonrobertson4800]

Dude he’s like bob Ross if bob ross did fishing.he’s so calm and his voice is really relaxing.His video aren’t super flashy like most people videos.this is what we like on KZbin

[@SwingCritic141]

So used to old videos didn’t even realize this was posted today lol Awesome stuff Matt -Matt

[@WVA541]

Absolutely love your videos man! If you ever make it out to Oregon let me know I’ll get you on some big bass!

[@samc3308]

Great video sir. Right in your wheel house. Really enjoyed. Having a “bad” fishing summer - too many projects that can’t be ignored. This really helps scratch the itch. Thanks again.

[@matthewutecht3939]

Dude, you’re the Bob Ross of fishing! I can’t wait to get out on the water with you again, can’t believe it’s been a couple summers already.

[@chrisreumont]

Thanks Matt, watching this convinced me to take the rest of the day off to go fishing. Another great video Matt.

[@deadpanfish]

Nice work. Good dad putting family first. Best wishes

[@TylerGoesFishing]

just got myself a kayak and cant wait for the fishing adventures that are ahead

[@EyeLoveFishing]

another banger!!! how can anyone dislike your videos? makes no sense!! absolutely slayed them with the snake on this outing!!! thanks for sharing ndyak!!!

[@jasmijnariel]

21:39 with a strike on a sunset like that..... life is just perfect🥰❤

[@ncdave4]

It's relaxing just WATCHING you glide, cast, and catch... bravo!

[@the45er]

How many bazillion of these crystal clear lakes/streams are within driving distance of you? Man, I'm envious! Glad to have you back on the Tube.

[@nativedumbass]

I've really been enjoying your videos lately, you're always so calm, even when you're catching toads. Its relaxing and refreshing. Awesome video, been thinking of trying out a snake lure lately and this pretty much has me sold!

[@Justins_shed]

25 minutes of perfect relaxing enjoyment. Thank you.

[@allanulen3809]

really glad to see your video. i commented on fishermn how much i enjoyed your videos and how you both are low key and make videos worth watching. didn't realize how low your rivers were getting. thanks again for making these videos.

[@mikejacques8863]

Congrats on the new baby!

[@breezyboys7714]

Congrats on the newborn baby girl! Your videos surely helped motivate me to create my own fishing channel 2 weeks ago🎣 cheers partner! Hope you keep reeling in those millions of views 💪🏽

[@robk5865]

Yeah, I'm feeling very dialed back watching this. Thank you.

[@markwright455]

Best fishing video's on YT. Change my mind.

[@mattgrimmett6067]

Congrats on the baby girl. I had triplets 2.5 years ago and haven't been fishing since.... I live through your videos. Keep up the best fishing content on KZbin

[@LukeP1]

Heck yeah!! I’ve been waiting for this!

[@sheltke]

Just a tank... after tank... after tank. LEGEND!

[@geraldotto3145]

Yup catching those happy little bass from under happy little waters

[@seanburns4526]

Congrats on happiness in your family and newborn!! Thanks for content !!!

[@coconutfigolson8403]

i wish this guy was in my family so we could go fishing together

[@coconutfigolson8403]

its so relaxing watching this guys videos

[@benagoh74]

I really love watching your videos. They are so peaceful as well as entertaining. Keep making them.

[@6983kaz]

This guy can put a hook on a boot and catch something, fantastic angler.

[@clydeshope6942]

Another awesome video well done catching small mouth is my favorite

[@martijnbrinkman6707]

Its always so joyfull to watch your video’s. 👍🏻👍🏻👌🏻👌🏻 always cant wait to go fishing myself.

[@richardblake4777]

Another fantastic day, you really do a super job of catching, landing and filming. Very much enjoyable, thank you.

[@michaelpatterson2955]

Great videos! Your apperoach "lures" us in, and your results are amazing. Please keep posting these!

[@shweezy24]

You literally sound like the Bob Ross of fishing and I'm here for it haha

[@cjrfish6067]

Another sensational video, always worth the wait! Keep it up Matt!

[@laurabloodworth868]

Missed your videos over the last couple weeks... glad you shared today!!

[@bogi2557]

Yay, new NDYakangler video! Those fish were beautiful!

[@pigsandapples]

I'm so excited to have discovered your channel. You've inspired me to dust off the yak and chase some topwater Aussie Bass. Our season just kicking off about now for surface strikes. If I was one tenth the angler that you are I'd be a happy man!

[@phillipg681]

Just picked up a few of these. Can't wait to get out and try em! Thanks for the awesome content as usual

[@alvaroortega6983]

Glad to have you back and congrats for your baby girl!

[@thereeljoshua4820]

This video is just what I needed. I haven't been able to get out to fish so I feel your pain! Hope all is well brother

[@joshuadavis8230]

Great video! Rivers are low and warm every where in the West. You just proved there's good fishing to still be had.

[@otishohimer9146]

Awesome fishing. Love how calm you are when catching these fish. Definitely a fan.

[@Tyfyss]

The whine from that reel..I love it.

[@FishingwithFro]

Awesome video, thanks for bringing us along

[@Gettinbentfishing]

Glad to see the bob Ross of fishing back at it,my favorite fishing channel. Keep slayin em brother👍

[@Totallytorched]

Dude I get it hard for me to get out fishing too with my 5 month old. But never had a better feeling than that of being a dad

[@julofian]

Nice Videos and very gentle Person..greetings from Germany

[@rhemaukraine7327]

Another great multi-species video. Thx Matt.