They put in at White House Bridge, near Luray. I fished here one time for about 18 hours. Bass fished all day then catfished till about 5 in the morning. Must have saw 200+ shooting stars that night. Shenandoah River is a special place. I live in Chattanooga now, but I'm thinking of going back this spring when the helgamites hatch.
@TopNorthprodz2 жыл бұрын
Shenandoah river Life is old there Older than the trees Younger than the mountains Growing like a breeze Country roads
@woofie86473 жыл бұрын
That's my river! Been fishing the South Fork for about 50 years. Lots of good memories! When it's hot and the water is low you have to hit the deep holes for the big ones, early and late.
@oldprankster76063 жыл бұрын
When I was a young dude, I owned a piece of land on the North Fork, just over the bridge from Strasburg into an area called Sandy Hook - named for a long, wide bend in the river. I used to hike down a rocky hill, wade into the stream in shorts and sneakers, and catch 10"-12" smallmouth all day long. And with a great view of Signal Knob, it was a beautiful spot. There was an area where flood waters always deposited rich bottom soil, and I used to comb through that stuff for free bait - it was full of night crawlers. Those fish ate them like candy. I later got married, had kids, sold the land and moved on.. But I sure miss those days.
@bustabigbass66273 жыл бұрын
Great story...I grew up fishing the river as well. Rte 50 bridge and down by Woodstock.
@randyinchesapeake81292 жыл бұрын
In my 20s and early 30s I lived in Winchester, Boyce, White Post and Berryville. Had a job in Front Royal for a while. Did plenty of bank fishing, mostly between Routes 50 and 7, north of where the River forks. I THINK I fished the South Fork twice, but I'M SURE of at least once ... because I got a ticket for fishing without a license! The SAME person who told me it would be OK saw the Game Warden driving up and hollered at me to put my pole down ... so I did, not even knowing why! That Game Warden didn't even check anybody else's license ... ONLY the guy who acted guilty by throwing his pole down! Of course, I chewed my buddy out for getting me caught. It WOULD HAVE been OK ... if he hadn't told me to throw my pole down! The things we do when we are young! I'm 65 now, and haven't fished the Shenandoah in, oh ... more than half my life ago??? (LOL!) Was nice to see it again in this video!
@BaderAlkandri939 ай бұрын
Almost Heaven, West Virginia Blue Ridge Mountains, Shenandoah Riverrrr.... Life is old there, older than the trees Younger than the mountains, growing like a breeze... Country roads, take me home To the place I belong West Virginia, mountain mama
@Travelin_Man18 ай бұрын
This is Virginia, not West Virginia. This is where the Shenandoah River and the Blue Ridge Mountains actually are... not in a song. No West Virginia here.
@BaderAlkandri938 ай бұрын
@@Travelin_Man1 Thanks for the info
@gloryboundoutdoors9743 жыл бұрын
Living the dream John... living the dream! What a gorgeous place to fish! You will hit that 100k mark soon brother!
@FishHawk3 жыл бұрын
Had a blast fishing with you John! Gotta do it again soon :)
@richardmulligan25403 жыл бұрын
John and Fishhawk ….yee haw!!!! getting it done
@kylesettle4553 жыл бұрын
I love that river! Just floated it a few weeks back and did great. Glad to see you exploring up this way!
@greatpersonalitysofar7229 Жыл бұрын
In this river, I listened to the song Shenanodon River in West Virginia . That song is old l love this song thanks from somaliland bro
@randyblevins94893 жыл бұрын
So many smallmouth ! Great video content. Glad to see you paired up with Fish Hawk. Always enjoy his vids too! He always seems to have a good attitude and demeanor (you know what I mean). I loved the musical portion, the music, the mountains and the river in such harmony. Hope there will be more content to post on this trek. RKB
@mainbraclet03762 жыл бұрын
fishing Luray where i Live nice bass in that river
@anelson9253 жыл бұрын
So awesome to see y’all fishing together. I have learned SO MUCH from both channels. Two completely different types of fishing that I can do in Tennessee. Also, the music is awesome. Tag the songs!
@anthonyb273 жыл бұрын
Wow, nice collaboration! And a river I've actually fished as well. It is beautiful there.
@johnnyb25373 жыл бұрын
Fish Hawk! Love seeing y’all KZbinrs that I watch get out together.
@Jrayack3 жыл бұрын
I love how you upload everyday I wait all day to watch your videos lol
@predwards89413 жыл бұрын
Fish hawk is a cool dude. Glad y’all could fish together
@mikeatwood73593 жыл бұрын
Holly cow that’s my home town. Fish that exact spot many times.
@chandlerhill6413 жыл бұрын
Do you know where they put in at? I've been trying to fish for some catfish but have been out of luck so far.
@ronaldshank75893 жыл бұрын
Where is this near?
@JArtMiller3 жыл бұрын
@@chandlerhill641 They put in at White House Bridge. Route 211 bridge west of Luray
@chandlerhill6413 жыл бұрын
@@JArtMiller Awesome! Thank you so much! I've had no luck at my spots so I'll give this a try
@528freq8 Жыл бұрын
Can you swim in that water or their snakes or any kind of Critters that might get you?
@robertdiehl12813 жыл бұрын
Great video beautiful river area. Please don’t worry about the size dude. Just getting bit and catching fish works. Big fish work their way in. Thanks again.
@richeaton74363 жыл бұрын
Try the James River S of Charlottesville, between Scottsville and Howardsville. Gorgeous country, awesome smallmouth fishing.
@marktarbet77743 жыл бұрын
Welcome to Virginia. Good smallmouth fishing and scenery. Love your videos come anytime and bring " The Hawk" too.
@travisrolando82053 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! Love that you guys had a great time! You're a true blessing John!
@KathySandru3 жыл бұрын
Love the fact the two of you are teaming up. Great fishing, guys!
@billwilson19163 жыл бұрын
Now you're hurting me!! When I was in the Army and stationed at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in DC my late best friend Byron Smith and I would drive out I-66 to fish that river. It was our favorite river in the country to fish... and we fished our way all around the country!! Yes, that river is basically smallmouth heaven!! He caught one once that could have been a state record fish. He was fishing by himself that time, and didn't have a camera with him... We would float the river in canoes. Sometime I'd fish with a flyrod and sometimes with spinning gear like yours. The absolute smallmouth lure for that river (I wish you have asked before the trip so I could have told you...) is the Rapala Broken Back Minnow (they call it jointed) 4" or 6" in black and white. You'll slay the smallmouth with those!! I once caught a 2+ pound bluegill right across the river from the Front Royal Canoe Company take-out point. It literally pulled me and that canoe wherever it wanted in that river until he wore himself out!! Byron and I shared many many days of memories on the Shenandoah!! Thank you for the walk down memory lane!! And if you'd like a recommendation for another adventure - head up to the Missouri/Arkansas border area and float the White and Norfolk Rivers. That is some of the best trout fishing you could imagine... You can catch trout there like you were slaying the smallies on the Shen!! If you ever decide to try that, let me know and I'll meet you up there.
@woofie86473 жыл бұрын
Back in the day the "Christmas Tree" Bomber was my go to lure. Wish they still made them. It was like a deep diving crank bait, but I've never had a crank bait work as well.
@prestonrussell6053 жыл бұрын
Gorgeous scenery, you’re truly blessed to be able to do this for a living!
@nicholaspietrzak99923 жыл бұрын
I moved to TN from Virginia. I miss the Shenandoah sometimes. Checkout our national forests for some native brookies on the fly.
@andygill80383 жыл бұрын
I lived in the Shenandoah Valley from July 1989 to December 1994 and had many a great day on the South Fork. It’s beautiful, historic and full of fish! Glad you enjoyed! I really appreciate your channel and your witness. So glad I discovered you when you went to visit Arms Family in Oklahoma.
@beenstork2 жыл бұрын
You were 10 minutes from where I'm sitting right now watching this video. This is getting my pumped up for when the weather starts to warm back up
@FireoftheGreeks3 жыл бұрын
13:23 there is a huge fish at the front right of the boat as you release your fish.
@BaderAlkandri939 ай бұрын
The real meaning of Shenandoah river = Beautiful Daughter of the Stars
@mnypit3 жыл бұрын
My local river! Ten smallies an hour isn’t out of the ordinary on a good day. Glad you enjoyed your trip! Edit: I’ve had my best luck this season on Nikko Hellgrammites and various craw/creature baits.
@ronaldshank75893 жыл бұрын
That Mountain in the background reminds me of a place called Massanutten Mountain, which is out just to the South of Route 33. It's not too far from my Hometown of Harrisonburg, Virginia. Could that be it, by any chance?
@mnypit3 жыл бұрын
@@ronaldshank7589 It could be, I couldn’t tell if the mountain in the background had bare spots from logging or ski slopes. I was trying to figure out exactly where he was and I was thinking it’s South of my normal stretch in the Lurray and Front Royal area.
@ronaldshank75893 жыл бұрын
@@mnypit Oh ..ok. Thanks for letting me know.
@andrewhiggs20223 жыл бұрын
I live in the valley where is this exact location?
@paulws583 жыл бұрын
I fish from a large John boat. Would I have problems floating that river?
@jimhendricks12353 жыл бұрын
I follow fish hawk as well his videos are always good
@knhoriuchi3 жыл бұрын
My two favorite fishing you tubers! I am also the owner of 4 FishHawk spinners. They slay all species! John, when are you gonna sell your own baits? Haha.
@pigjigs2473 жыл бұрын
This was awesome. 2 of my favorites you tubers in one video. Great content guys
@MikesFishingHome3 жыл бұрын
95.9k buddy getting close🤙😎
@jimlaird88753 жыл бұрын
There is that great music again. 🎶 got to love it. Goes well with the scenery. Beautiful river and nice guest.
@steveboggs97773 жыл бұрын
That was most definitely an exciting day. The scenery was phenomenal. Glad you boys had such a wonderful day and shared your trip with us.
@jethro3773 жыл бұрын
Yes! My favorite place to fish with two of my favorite YT'ers getting it done!
@River-Banks-p2p3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful river! Beautiful area!
@brianathern91543 жыл бұрын
Dude you guys were having a blast, incredible river. That place looks gorgeous and all those fish..Dang what a trip. Thanks for taking us along again brother. Blessings from the north
@billm71593 жыл бұрын
Welcome to Virginia...Stop in and chat with Harry Murray in Edinburg VA...Murrays Fly shop,he can put you on good water...Great guy...Wealth of free info...
@freesteez33 жыл бұрын
Awesome fishing! I camped in Shenandoah National Park and rafted/swam in that river many years ago. Beautiful place I wish I fished there
@waitaminute72578 ай бұрын
What an incredible river!
@justinolson47223 жыл бұрын
The Shenandoah is fire! Love that place.
@theloneangler33203 жыл бұрын
Nice surprise w/ Fish hawk... God bless you John 🙏✝️♥️🎣🏹🛶🇺🇸
@kennycampbelljr5896 Жыл бұрын
I grew up fishing that very stretch of river.
@garrymillwood55073 жыл бұрын
Beautiful Water and area . Fish Hawk is a good watch also .
@michaelprice82073 жыл бұрын
Got introduced to your channel from fish hawk
@UTEXTRACK3 жыл бұрын
Love your passion for fishing and enjoying Mother Nature
@ericwakeman6665 Жыл бұрын
Dang man that’s legendary water right there. When I was first married my wife and I camped the New River river area at Bluestone SP. We had our kids with us so I couldn’t hit it like I wanted but ever since I’ve wanted to get back. This vid reminded me of it
@jamesritter50783 жыл бұрын
Wow! You and Fish Hawk together! That's a great combo there!
@kevinaltizer3 жыл бұрын
Awesome great time you guys had there! Thanks for sharing!
@george82143 жыл бұрын
That was a beautiful stretch of river. So jealous!
@blueboyhotwheelsandmore8693 жыл бұрын
Awesome spot, you caught a ton of fish I lost count, seeing that big snapper was neat wasn't expecting that, had a fishing buddy with you fishing hawk seems cool, good video
@stevestandley55713 жыл бұрын
Used to fish this river all the time. There are largemouth in it. From snorkeling in this river, they appear to be holding up in the slack waters. Swear to God, there was one spot on the backside of a bend where 5-10 big ones were always lurking.
@vcvictor7vcvictor7933 жыл бұрын
Come to west Virginia
@AHiggins873 жыл бұрын
13:25 you can literally see big ole fish swimming beside your kayak while you pull your measuring board up
@PuddleWalkersOutdoors3 жыл бұрын
Great episode. I really liked the broll section around the 8:05 mark.
@waterboy3363 жыл бұрын
Hey John great video love your channel you fish my waters a lot Im from Hamilton county Tennessee I finally found hellgrammites I'm going to give them a try thanks for sharing
@rivercray-z91223 жыл бұрын
Awesome fishing! got to love a bountiful river trip.
@donnie25333 жыл бұрын
Great video glad you posted keep them coming thanks
@TimHaunFishing3 жыл бұрын
Meant to comment this on your other video, but auto play and playing with my son got the best of me lol. Super entertaining collab. Very fun to watch
@davidalley72703 жыл бұрын
You are blessed brother, living the dream of so many, including me...
@shahnapaul20053 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful little creek!
@timc41713 жыл бұрын
River*
@jackhealy22873 жыл бұрын
This was awesome I’m pumped for the colab!
@gregmullins2966 Жыл бұрын
My two favorite fishing youtuber guys on my favorite river AWESOME thanks for what u men do very cool
@jayfishing87643 жыл бұрын
Pembuka strike....👍👍
@WiscoPaddler3 жыл бұрын
Looks like a blast out there! Nice catches!
@RiversideBassin Жыл бұрын
You are fishing one of the best spots of the river. I keep a camper right on that river about 10 miles up. Reach out sometime if you find yourself out there id be happy to guide you around! Wife's pb largemouth is 7.8 pb smallies id 4.5 and 38 inch muskie.
@stuwee9116 Жыл бұрын
I ve fished that spot at the 9:00 mark. Tons of smallmouth were hitting on rooster tails
@theodorefalce81813 жыл бұрын
If you ever want to come down to Eastern Kentucky for some real deal small mouth Creek fishing let me know. I'd love to get you hooked up.
@sethjohnsonoutdoors40553 жыл бұрын
Hammered 🔨 🔨 the smallmouth bass Jon!!!!
@joshuabennett73348 ай бұрын
I just moved 5 minutes from the south fork I am excited to get on it this summer
@johnbubbajohnson56303 жыл бұрын
I really enjoy watching your videos John your my favorite fishing channel. God bless you sir 🙏❤🙏❤🙏😊😊
@triceheatherly5233 жыл бұрын
Love to watch both you guys fishing videos I was wondering if y'all was going to ever do one together you guys enjoy yourself be safe out there and God bless you oh and keep the video the coming🦈🐟🐠🦂🦈🙏🙏🙏
@Parkersgrow313193 жыл бұрын
Love seeing my region on KZbin
@charles.a50753 жыл бұрын
Come to N.C to the Roanoke River and try it out....big bass!!!!
@sethjohnsonoutdoors40553 жыл бұрын
Beautiful scenery 👌
@gmanadventurer88922 жыл бұрын
Just found your channel, good stuff. Shenandoah on my list to do. Lots of good rivers up here in PA, you should make a trip up if you can. Would be glad to show you around.
@raygissendanner1476 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful place
@phillipduncan213 жыл бұрын
I'm surprised yall didn't get any channel cats
@johnnyweaver1300 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful scenery & water, loads of fish, why didn't you use the hellagramite? 🎣
@hallimiller69613 жыл бұрын
Next time float from Shenandoah dam down to grove hill its amazing fishing on that stretch
@nathanperry41903 жыл бұрын
Check out the Crescent ultralight or CK1 for an awesome throw and go kayak. I have a CK1 and it’s an incredible paddling boat.
@donaldthomas65203 жыл бұрын
Awesome video brother wish I could be there with you see you on the next one
@backwoodsboy51063 жыл бұрын
I haven't been to South fork but I fish north fork by Woodstock all the time, caught my pb smallie and largemouth this year. Anyone around that wants to fish reply. Great video btw.
@rodneygibson12873 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! I fish the same river from Elkton to Shenandoah you should give that a shot sometime.
@68weebee3 жыл бұрын
Crouse Outdoors in Michigan does a lot of Trout fishing and smallmouth bass fishing.
@dougalexander72043 жыл бұрын
Fun to think about how this was once a frontier. First Nation people’s and pioneers were catching these fish.
@joshuascoot773 жыл бұрын
Awesome video buddy. Great job in that kayaking tourney in Tennessee. Also what kind of person gives this video a thumbs down? Any of them as a matter of fact. You come here to see fishing videos and these are some of the best.
@anastaciolopez14343 жыл бұрын
Dude, so many fish.
@robertwelch74613 жыл бұрын
I have bought some niko hellgermites, they work awesome its like Juneau or like purple great bait
@ShowMeCreeks3 жыл бұрын
Both of ya wore them out. I'd love to fish that area too.
@CreekFishingAdventures3 жыл бұрын
oh yeah its just up your alley for fishing locations
@mikec96063 жыл бұрын
Make your way on up to southern Ohio we have some beautiful creeks to explore that you may like!!
@leemowers93953 жыл бұрын
Neat video of the from the Shenandoah Valley, did you drive at all on the Skyline Drive?
@michaelsmith71933 жыл бұрын
Did you catch any redbreast sunfish? Some stretches of the South Fork have excellent populations - decent sized fish at that.
@jchris38413 жыл бұрын
Both forks of the Shenandoah can be really good. Try the New River between Redford and the Blacksburg area. Another beautiful and sometimes bountiful Virginia river
@jchris38413 жыл бұрын
Radford- dang autocorrect
@poimendave95363 жыл бұрын
👍 thumbs up guys
@patrickmahoney34793 жыл бұрын
While you are in Virginia, you should fish the Rappahannock River near Fredericksburg.