This Kayak Tournament was a DISASTER...

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[@stevehogan8829]

That beard gets any bigger you;ll have to purchase a seperate kayak for it. lol Great vid Alex, thanks for taking me along,

[@hunterzaun2124]

I know i’m late to the party, but you said it best alex. We have to appreciate every day we can get on the water. Also, you needa tell mister grew dregory to put those SICK KAS rope hats up on the website!

[@brianathern9154]

Dude it wasn't horrible but definitely a character builder and learning experience. Not sure what you could have done differently either, not sure any viewer saw the "ah hah" moment in there. You did get to spend some family time in a great area of Michigan and did some fun fishing. The bass move, they get fickle with weather changes or just adjust differently to human activities picking up. Either case still a blessing and you stayed in the kayak. Blessings brother

[@scottszczechowicz5699]

I wouldn’t call it a disaster..on the water fishing is always a win to me👍

[@mecheledawson4262]

Interesting couple of days Alex! You certainly do a ton of juggling tournament fishing out of a kayak, I've never tried it. We only tournament fished out of boats, watching you makes me think I wouldn't like that style of tournament fishing. Though I loved fishing out of kayaks, if I had to switch hands as much as you did half of what you caught would never count because I'd loose them...lol! Great video! Fun watching you and "Best of Luck" next time!

[@Army_Outdoors_88N]

Anyway on the water is a good day. Better than What I get in Southern California. My heart skipped a beat every time you took your phone our with no leash or hook on in....lol

[@pinhookfishingclub]

Tough days, but you were going after them and were persistent! Good luck with your upcoming school year! I head back from my Midwest fishing haven to get ready for my upcoming school year back in TX. Lots of fishing ideas and for next years summer vacation fishing adventures🏆

[@AlexRuddFishing]

I quit teaching going on 3 years ago to do content full time - kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4GbZImLgsqnp68si=k3DPOCHhQNH733vp - I hope you have a great year though!

[@pinhookfishingclub]

@@AlexRuddFishingthank you!!! Good luck with the fishing adventures!!!

[@maryannegreenslade78]

You may not be happy with your results, but I thoroughly enjoyed it. One thing about it Alex, you find the fish🐟🎣🐟🎣

[@JeremyMartin-xq7pb]

Well.....at least there aren't any spiders under that bridge.

[@AlexRuddFishing]

Oh there was…

[@PhaizeFishing]

Nice try. At least you were able to get out there and catch a few. You’ll get them next time. Hopefully next year I’ll get to run across you. Get some tournaments at least say hi.

[@ReelWVFishingandAdventures]

Have really enjoyed the Michigan series of videos. May not have been the tournament you wanted but you got to fish some pretty country!

[@AlexRuddFishing]

It was beautiful up there for sure! Thanks for watching.

[@fishinwithtrenton631]

Hey man at least you didn't ruin your rod tips with that bridge and you still cought some nice fish keep it up man

[@bluebullbt]

Like those shades

[@raygissendanner1476]

Great video

[@AlexRuddFishing]

Thanks!

[@JesseJames-mw3tw]

Alex what pliers are those?

[@AlexRuddFishing]

Ugly Stick

[@BEtheFish]

If it ain't a disaster, is it even fun?

[@FN_Davey]

Just out of curiosity, where was this tournament held?

[@AlexRuddFishing]

Whitehall MI

[@FN_Davey]

@@AlexRuddFishing You travel around for a handful of tournaments? where exactly are you central to?

[@AlexRuddFishing]

@@FN_Davey I travel to make content. If there’s a tournament it’s a bonus. I’m from TN.

[@FN_Davey]

@@AlexRuddFishing that’s what I thought I’m from Louisville, TN 😌🤙🏻