This MISTAKE Cost Me $1000! - MONSTROUS Bait Fishing!!!

[@Chuckles378]

Hi! At the end of your videos, you always say. "Thank you for watching!" I would like to say, "Thank you for taking the time to share your videos!"

[@lennypen7]

Yes; thank you Nick!

[@holdintime2904]

This man's deadass an hour and a half from like 15 different spillways... I am living in the wrong area.

[@koreyroberts7944]

No shit huh every time he goes to a new 1 no more then 2hr

[@randyrhyne139]

That good ole midwestern creek country.

[@j0909vfjklc]

Yea he is in a great place to fish. I'm like an hour west of him but would have to by an out of state license to go fish his honey holes

[@alvinwine5665]

Spillways where I live in Florida are posted with signs and cameras and are off limits to fisherman, otherwise I would be pulling in monsters all the time I fished them when I was younger but now are off limits can't reach them by boat either as they stretched and posted cables across the rivers , I tell ya it's a shame what Florida has became it's not like it was in the sixties and seventies when I was growing up.

[@randyrhyne139]

Fortunately he is about 5 minutes from me so I can hunt down all these honey holes as well.

[@sharonfisher1850]

Your enthusiasm for fishing is so contagious! It's refreshing to see a true Fisherman. I feel like we're related.🙂

[@dmar96]

“First catch guys, little largemouth bass!” Bluegill: “Am I a joke to you?”

[@ThoughtPolice1984]

That's bait, like digging up a worm.

[@ophiophxgic]

Depending on the structure of the scales the snake could have either been a Rough Green Snake (Opheodrys aestivus) or a Smooth Green Snake (Opheodrys vernalis) which are insectivorous and mean no harm to people

[@anthonylj9709]

it was for sure!

[@Cellzwrld]

Are you a herpetologist?

[@ophiophxgic]

@@Cellzwrld just a herpetological enthusiasts

[@Cellzwrld]

@@ophiophxgic hey I get it, I'm studying ichthyology right now. I can respect it.

[@ophiophxgic]

@@Cellzwrld good luck my friend :D

[@uralbob1]

I can't wait 'til you catch your first "aquarium released" piranha! It would be so fun to see your reaction! Piranha are plentiful in Amazon tributaries, and they're a common food for the locals!

[@wesleyferguson6932]

From time to time they have been caught in South Florida.

[@wyattnagel2784]

One thing I dont understand is how positive he is at the end that is something that i like about nick how he always looks at the positive side of the things

[@numerousspace3218]

Its channels like yours that got me fishing this past year. Went from catching snook in Florida on spinning gear a few months ago, to trout fishing with a fly rod in Colorado these past few weeks. Keep up the good work!

[@meesterSmeeth4182]

You should make a shirt with "see ya later buddy" on the back."

[@boogie816_rtcr2]

What a legend! Destroys camera, obviously in feelings but continues on so we have more to watch... Thank you sir! 👏🏾🐟

[@livenfree]

Ya I think id been so upset if a gone home!

[@michaelrogers6557]

And he just keeps fishing

[@j.l.anderson2509]

R.I.P. the Lens.. It happens, I've seen 1000$ rods and more go to Davey Jones' Locker. (in fact, last summer watched an outboard unbolt from a pontoon on the river channel) It's just material things. "Those who have it, have it to lose" - gramps

[@paulkeen6507]

new video been going through face book where the whole armstrong bracket fell off

[@patrickfinch6079]

Watched an outboard unbolt. 😂 That had me rolling.

[@zackzittel7683]

When I was like 8 my uncle asked me to steer the boat and watch the depth finder while he fiddled with some pump (they were really crude back then and my dumb ass had no idea how to read it) suddenly the port side down rigger got ripped off the boat and approx a second later the starboard side went. I felt sooo bad I just wanted to jump overboard. But my uncle being the amazing guy he was didn’t even get mad. He knew I was a good hunter but an amateur fisher. RIP uncle Wayne, you’re missed by everyone that knew you.

[@dougmiller1134]

Sucks that happened to the camera man, had some nice catches though, looks like a really nice spot to fish, totally enjoy your vids and look forward to the next one, thanks Nick!!

[@618Fishing]

Thanks Doug!

[@BCM1959]

And he just kept fishing, gotta love that.

[@dooooooval904]

Hopefully there is some insurance on his camera. There are some decent nd lenses though for a cheap price for a temporary replacement

[@FishHawk]

King of spillway fishing

[@618Fishing]

Haha idk bout that but thanks man!

[@SerialKiller2025]

I'd rather be on the Mississippi River catching giant blues, and flatheads. Super Fun !!!

[@poseidon5177]

It's not a 618 fishing video without the "See ya later buddy."

[@uvonnegooch4366]

I look forward to and actually say it with him lol

[@MrEazyE357]

I also noticed on another video that it's always exactly the same so it's a sound file he edits over each release.

[@pandlfishing9452]

I swear your one of the best fishing you tubers out there keep up the great work 🖤

[@TheFishingNomad]

He's the perfect mix of education, entertainment, and editing.

[@mikefarnkopf9813]

Definitely go back there!👍 man that sucks about your camera, you know what they say,( these things happen). I love spillway fishing, I gotta make a few trips to spillways soon. I mainly fish in rivers. Tight lines my man@

[@618Fishing]

Thanks for watching Mike! Good luck with the spillway fishing!

[@zacharyallen671]

Ive never fished a spill way, dont think i live near any

[@lukechenooutdoors4377]

Always a good day when you get to watch 618!

[@felipegomez7893]

I love how every video you make are always full of positivity, every time I watch your videos I get happy, I get good vibes and I feel great. I love the work you put into your videos and keep it up man don’t ever look back just keep moving forward!💯💯

[@davidlittle4948]

Your excitement and joy is contagious!

[@briandavis7711]

The way you handled the broken lens is great. You didn’t lose your cool and you kept getting after the fish! Shows a lot about your character.

[@timmitchell802]

For your camera either take some weather stripping foam or just Styrofoam, zip tie around lens and/or camera and let it protrude out a bit. Will not detract from picture if doesn't protrude much but in turn will help absorb a lot if not most of impact if your camera ever falls over again. Keep up the great work.

[@618Fishing]

Great tips!

[@khalidf7239]

My 7 year old and i love watching your videos. The quality of your videos are incredible. You're always smiling, dont use foul language, and catch fish. I appreciate that you aren't over the top like we have seen on other channels. Thank you for taking the time to show us your passion. Keep it up!

[@618Fishing]

That’s awesome to hear thank you guys for watching!

[@icerrito1]

I’m so glad you finished the video, great content as always.

[@duncanstewart6058]

Anyone else scan their notifications daily hoping for a new 618 fishing video? Brilliant stuff Nick. Rarely see anyone cast a Net like that either! Shame about the Camera Lens 😣. Tight lines.

[@briangoldthorpe91566]

Nooooo! Best moment ever, “two fish on!”. Worst moment ever, “two fish on!”.

[@randmayfield5695]

I no longer fish double rods any more. In big fish water it can turn into a nightmare.

[@briankurzhals5831]

Yes go back and try the spillway again, then go further down, that gar had to be from a deeper spot. Sorry about the lens but at least the camera still works. I’m also still hoping you will catch that mystery fish.

[@larrybridge7456]

I very much like that the stickfish made the cut for the video. It is my objective, for the next time I screw up, I am going to say "dang it." I bet it will make me smile and be quicker to forgive myself.

[@johnmullen2990]

Nice spot! Definately fish again, sorry about your camera? Where did you get your cast net. Seems like you said. The more I watch the more I want one.

[@murpesx]

Man, I was upset when I dropped my reading glasses in the river this week. I didn't handle it as well as Nick handled that.

[@robinbrown654]

I love watching you fish Nick. You always seem so happy when you catch a fish. No way!!

[@johnhine8725]

Nick you have the most positive attitude, way to be a great example. Unfortunately poop happens. We have ALL said “that’s not good”...bet you get a lot of stories about others “that’s not good”...bet you can still use it.

[@618Fishing]

Thanks John!

[@jedimasterjoe5386]

This bro said poop lol

[@aureliusva]

As a kid I remember walking a stream at the bottom of a spillway and coming upon about a 400 yard stretch with gar packed bank to bank (about 20-30 feet wide). Thousands, maybe hundreds of thousands. They would part and give a couple feet clearance, but you could touch them if you were quick.

[@ScottParisi]

FYL on the camera. Damn. Am I the only one that thought he was going to be fined for something?

[@Eliv537]

I’m new to fishing explain

[@MarkLada]

@@Eliv537 You can get fined for violating the rules.. Keeping too many fish, keeping fish that are too small or too big, keeping too many fish.. There are tons of different ways you can get fined.. Make sure you know the rules before you go..

[@Eliv537]

@@MarkLada he didn’t keep any tho

[@MarkLada]

@@Eliv537 Yeah, but the the title of the video along with the thumbnail he used, imply that he used an illegal fish for bait, and it cost him $1,000..

[@Eliv537]

@@MarkLada na just lost a camera

[@coasttocoastmedicalandfire5936]

I like that peace sign on your wrist. I put one on my shoulder in 1969. Nice to see someone having a good time fishing. Have fun! Dave

[@TeamShepherd]

Nice video! That gar was pretty funny 😆 you are my favorite fishing channel to watch btw since I live in southern Illinois! (Marion)

[@cukman1643]

Same I found one of his spillways lol

[@TeamShepherd]

Jacob Beshears was it rend lake; or devils kitchen? That would be funny if we both found the same spillways lol

[@618Fishing]

Thanks for watching!

[@TeamShepherd]

618 Fishing your very welcome

[@charromecanna8881]

You set a great example for people like me that have a bad temper!! I would have freaked out over that camera fiasco!!! Good man!! Keep the videos coming dood!!! All I watch is you and the Googan Squad!!

[@TheFishingNomad]

Didn't see "spillway" in the title. Almost didn't know if was from you.

[@mattho6015]

Not a fisherman, but I enjoy your videos-your personality and enthusiasm makes this channel great. Keep it up!

[@chasecoquet6297]

This spot looks sick!

[@nafitron]

You remind me of a very dear friend of mine who taught me how to fly fish. Love your energy. I nearly started to yell at you when your 2nd rod had a fish... so fun!!

[@mikeconley9590]

I've got some beautiful gar in my 3 acre pond that I plan on taking out to make the pond better for bass. You want a pet gar? Theres at least 3 species , long nose, alligator, and spotted. I caught one of the alligator gar a few weeks ago. I snapped a few pics and let it go until I can figure out what to do with them. I want them to have a good home.

[@618Fishing]

That sounds awesome! I always thought it’d be cool to have a pond with gar and other cool species. Unfortunately I believe it gets too cold around here for them to survive winter in a pond? I honestly don’t know

[@daregaming7521]

If the alligator gear gets near me it's time for the 12 gauge

[@MrLobstermeat]

You could eat them....Not bad if ya know how to clean them.

[@im2cutesosueme121]

@@MrLobstermeat Kind of like cooking a carp. Nail it to a 2x4, butter and season well. Pop it in the oven at 350 degrees for an hour, basting several times while cooking. Take it out, careful it's hot, remove the fish from the 2x4, throw it away and enjoy your wood. I hear oak is kinda tough and ceder chars to easily, I've only used pine, plus it works great with most boney fish.

[@mikeconley9590]

@@im2cutesosueme121 gar have poisonous glands. You have to know what you're doing.

[@jackthompson2618]

Man I have been a fan of 618 fishing for awhile now. Every video is worthwhile and I want to say congratulations for his hard work. I do have a suggestion though- a drone over top of the water to spot fishes would be next level

[@muhammedkhan9497]

Bro this of course is another awesome vid like always Keep up the awesome content👌

[@618Fishing]

Thanks man!

[@brandtproductions]

I can't remember the last day where I didn't watch at least one 618 video!! Thanx Nick. My daughter (10 yr old) loves this show too!! Be awesome to go fishing with Nick!! Cmon up to Northern Ontario, Canada and catch a monster Northern Pike or a LingCod!! Walleye every cast!! Never seen him catch a pike actually!!

[@nonstopwill44]

I like how you don’t show the fish you caught in your thumbnail it makes the videos so much better. Subscribed

[@robertfoote3255]

Yes.... return! Pack the camera in foam to cushen the falls....😂. Just Sayin! I believe that one of those big Gar has your name on it! 😁😁

[@tamsenstein9012]

To the drum who helped we appreciate your sacrifice

[@andy4811]

Very cool, man. This is one of my fishing spots! Love it when you travel south. We have a couple spillways left you still haven’t hit!

[@denigong9708]

I'll say it every time. You could easily have over a million subs. You should and deserve to have that many.

[@debbiewatson440]

OMG,I love your videos and how you explain what you're doing to catch the fish. Sorry that your camera fell over, try taking it to a repair shop to see if they can fix it. Can't wait till your next video!

[@tomtripp8486]

The snake is a "rough green snake." Fairly common, but rarely seen.

[@chrishamm7081]

Could be a grass snake how would u know 🤣 ive seen several almost neon green grass snakes

[@denbidfishing3998]

Soooooooooo awesome sorry for your camera hopefully it will live on. Its great to have these adventures you share. Keep it going

[@bruh5612]

Haven’t even watched it yet and ik its going to be a bangerrr

[@Kenlydford]

🤪

[@mboyer68]

I came believe that there's enough food in that water to support all those fish! That freshwater whatever bait fish you caught, are those good eating or no? You sure love those spillways!

[@cards6921]

Tcrctc

[@evanpeters8465]

“I love you 618 fishinggg”

[@bretsubotnik1777]

Great videos,I musky fish a lot,but love grabbing a bucket an seeing what's below spillways an dams

[@Ramennoodles-eq4ek]

I love his vids I hope it's all ok I haven't watched it all yet but I'm nervous Notification squad!!

[@Tackleboys]

Really enjoying the filming, editing and storytelling! Inspiring me to make a video RIGHT NOW! Thanks for sharing :)

[@618Fishing]

Awesome to hear!

[@MohamadAzmy77]

Sorry for the camera lens, I hope the camera itself is still working!

[@mattterry3014]

Thank you for keeping your videos clean. Me and my son can watch them together! Keep it up!

[@USMC-1911]

I'm surprised you hardly ever run into anyone I have 2 lakes within 10 minutes of me and you cant hardly find a seat , both hold alot of saugeye some of the best eating fish around. You're lucky you had a filter on your lenses.

[@rickgaston7118]

Must admit would rather watch your fishing video’s then most hunting video’s . Learn a lot more also , thank you for sharing

[@davidkitchen603]

That snake was definitely 100% poisonous and be careful that dog on the other side of that spillway will definitely bite you in a heartbeat!! Ole Gramps words to live by. All snakes are poisonous and all dogs bite. Not the worst advice I ever received..RIP POPS MISS YA

[@beefboy5121]

No, that snake was not “poisonous” it is called the smooth green snake and is a non-venonomous species.

[@CaptainsDen]

Beefboy Lewis I think what he meant was if you don’t know for sure treat all snakes as if they are venomous. Just like all guns are loaded all the time. Better safe than sorry.

[@davidkitchen603]

Captainsden CORRECT SIR.

[@claytybug7893]

Thanks for your posts Nick enjoy watching how other people fish up north. Can you do some more catch clean cooks some time ? Would enjoy seeing more of that. Good luck with the mystery fish in the pond when you go back!

[@e_to_the_n5064]

That snake is called a rough or smooth green snake I can't tell the difference between the two

[@Dr.Croc_13]

I think it’s a Rough. Could be wrong.

[@toohottohoot1260]

@@Dr.Croc_13 To be fair it's pretty far away

[@KB-gn6rh]

@@Dr.Croc_13 It's too far away i keep both species

[@cukman1643]

ethan garcia I thought they were terrestrial snakes

[@e_to_the_n5064]

@@cukman1643 they are but sometimes they can fall in the water

[@RabunAnimalHospital]

So sorry about the equipment. A good day fishing sure is a salve for the raw spot left by the smashed lens. The videos are awe inspiring

[@dischits]

"Spillway" wasn't included in the title?! Is this even 618 Fishing!?!?

[@Mattys_Channel]

No but yes its a spillway where else would he be lol

[@dischits]

@@Mattys_Channel Yeah

[@jmatt4248]

123 that easy

[@h2h729]

Yes it says #fishing #creek #spillway

[@dischits]

@Fishing With Lou yeah

[@JV-qd1uf]

Damn bud, sorry about ur camera. I thought I was the only one who has bad luck like that, hang in there, I appreciate all the out of the way fishing spots you find. You give us all a sense of adventure on your trips. Thank you for your videos, take care my friend.

[@dooooooval904]

His perfectly timed ads really "hook us in"

[@wyatthardy7385]

Always brightens my internet day when I see the "618 fishing" sub' notification show up. Great channel!

[@dominiquefousse7376]

Wow... legendary. Destroys camera, then destroys the only prize catch (drum) to keep fishing for trash fish... sometimes you gotta quit while you're ahead. Lesson of the day for you...free of charge!

[@CarsonScottOutdoors]

He doesn’t “gotta” quit for anybody ... if he is properly licensed and wants to fish cut drum into a spillway (Actually effective catfish bait sometimes) so what.

[@dominiquefousse7376]

@@CarsonScottOutdoors lol you're absolutely right. Just catching fish is fun on itself. To be honest tho, you can literally hook a turd on a line and catch catfish on it, lol. "Do what you want", I'd say. My preference would have been the tasty drum buddy!

[@richardbroughton7169]

$1000 lens - that goes someway to explain the amazing quality of the videos you make - some of the highest quality I have seen on YT!

[@elijahkitts1037]

How do I find spillways like this I’ve looked up spillways but can’t find any that are fishable

[@llAPARTll]

Elijah Kitts probably zoom out on google maps and look for water marks on traffic mode then when you’re unsure if it’s fishable, switch to satellite mode and keep doing that. That’s how I find my low key fishing spots

[@clashbrothers8967]

The app Fishbrain is also a big help in finding new fishing spots

[@aureliusva]

@@clashbrothers8967 I feed fishbrain bad info so my good spots ain't crowded.

[@elijahkitts1037]

Clash Brothers thanks I’ll try it

[@elijahkitts1037]

ALLEYWAYZ thanks for the tips I’m gonna try it

[@jefffoumal2864]

I enjoy watching your podcasts, interesting and entertaining. Thanks for all you do.

[@UpsetCuzzy]

10:43 is where the mistake is. You’re welcome

[@patrickprafke4894]

Always amazed me on how fragile cameras are.

[@DonShmizzle23]

How about you let people watch the whole video to give full support to the channel??

[@patrickprafke4894]

There is nothing stopping you from doing so.

[@patrickprafke4894]

@S O U T H E R N lol. No comment! Lol

[@saltysergeant1620]

Another great video! I think I'm gonna hit a few spillway by my house

[@andrewblankenship8805]

Breaks 1000$ lense : ugh LETS KEEP FISHIN

[@buhlockaydono2436]

You got a good attitude/temper lol "i feel so stupid, alright lets keep fishing" lol love it

[@Ringfinder117]

Still scrolling through the comments trying to find someone who actually knows the origins of that snake. So if I take a rough guess it would have to be a Smooth green snake or a type of garter snake.

[@SerialKiller2025]

American Green Snake

[@Lilith-Rose]

Just got back from the river myself, just caught a few rudd and bream today so nothing too exciting, Saturday I caught a couple of nice pike though so that was fun

[@618Fishing]

Nice luke!

[@flyzzzzz]

The things you’ll do for for fishing 😂

[@andrewstrickland6789]

Me and my son just found your channel last night and we’re ,”hooked.”

[@shanewiest3385]

Love your videos keep it up I just caght a 10 pound catfish yesterday and you are some on I look up to btw I am 12

[@618Fishing]

Nice catch!!!

[@shanewiest3385]

Oh my gosh you responded your the best

[@setthehookwithtlbroyles919]

Nick those were some nice bowfin and a good channel cat. I hate your camera fell over but hopefully it won't cost that much to get that lens fixed. Great video man you always do a good job! That's why I love you show!

[@kodyMR]

" actually found this one last night this morning on Google maps"

[@jlj209]

Yes. Definitely return here. What state are you in finding all these spillways? Great idea fishing in the often overlooked spillways.

[@vitoscaletta8925]

He just broke a thousand dollar lens and is super calm about it I would have been pissed

[@jasonlynch2919]

What a fantastic day in mid summer to fish.please go back to this spill way.

[@thisguy3987]

Do you live in Illinois by St Louis cause that’s where I live

[@thisguy3987]

I don’t want to say where or he would

[@djspbb]

He is within easy driving distance from St.Louis.

[@j.son1978]

In the description under the video, his address is in Hamel, IL.

[@j0909vfjklc]

Yea he is on other side of Mississippi. One of his videos in last couple weeks he was in Missouri about 10 minutes from my house

[@charlieboutin3341]

He’s definitely not in Texas because there would be 20 or 30 people fishing there day and night...and no fish because they keep anything, they catch and fish it out. Plus there would be trash everywhere. Laws don’t seem to matter here anymore.

[@johnnahar9094]

Dear Nick,You had such a positive vibes in you,and its full of it in you buddy...!!keep fishing bro and give us more inspiration from your video coz you really do inspired me...thank you....

[@mitchel4974]

That snake was a anaconda I'm pretty sure 👌

[@johnhine8725]

At least a 30 footer

[@edwardvanleppard2774]

HA! Awesome

[@jaywhite408]

Hey Nick, love the vids man! If you want a good place to fish, go to Algonquin and fish the Fox river spillway. You can catch giant blue and channel cats there as well as big largemouth and gigantic smallmouth! If you follow the river down a little bit you’ll find a water treatment plant and there is a public park there you can fish that is smallmouth heaven!! My biggest one from there is 6.3 pounds. It was literally a football lol! You can also catch very nice sized walleye in there as well.

[@Ben_Kasper]

Snake is called a grass snake they’re totally safe to handle non-venomous

[@joshuavanscoyk9404]

Sorry about your camera dude! Thanks for the awesome spillway videos.

[@romanxp9645]

Catches big ass fish: DeCeNt [idk if he is just used to fish that big or if its the angle]

[@shawnmcadams3154]

Sucks your lens broke. Btw you have some of the best camera angles and drone shots of anyone else fishing on you tube that I've seen. Great job Nick!!!

[@recklusive4361]

7 commercials in 14 minutes almost turned me away

[@nickb2798]

Just skip to end and restart no ads

[@The3obaFett]

@@nickb2798 you're the real MVP

[@samzetroc2634]

He Caught the same bowfin fish twice.

[@ronaldchapman1477]

That tiny goldfish crank bait you have they do not make it any more hope you hold it forever.....thank you for taking me fishing with you

[@HeathKentucky]

Damn brother idk about anyone else but I'd be willing to PayPal you $5 towards a new rig to keep you going. I cant speak for others but if a fraction of people would chip in you would have a new one tomorrow. Hate that for you but love the content

[@geoshebalin2693]

I’m liking your photography editing and upbeat attitude make your videos always an adventure. I feel like I’m right there with you. Good job