TN Kayak State Tournament on a FAMOUS Lake!!

For the 3rd year in a row, I was able to qualify to fish the Tennessee Bass Nation Kayak Championship. This year, September 2023 it was on Guntersville Lake, mostly located in North Alabama.
I had hopes of catching big bass on topwater and frogs but found them on a spinnerbait, and they were hungry.
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[@jimreilly5770]

That bite at 18:37 was awesome! Very cool to see a bass take a spinnerbait like that. Great job John!

[@MacMan556]

Nice work with the editing. Enjoy the beginning of the videos when you include music accompanied with wildlife and the local scenery. Keep up the good work John! My son and I enjoy watch your videos through out the work/school week. Gets us fired up for our fishing trips together on the weekends! Looking forward to the next upload! Thanks!!

[@jamesschnell4919]

The catch of that 17" right by the kayak was awesome. Those bites are the best when they come out of nowhere!

[@josephvanchierijr.2486]

Prayers out to you. What a fantastic first day. It's nice when you figure out what is working early.

[@pistolcreek]

Nice work, John! That Guntersville is gorgeous. Always wanted to try fishing it after hearing Richard Gene talk about it so much. Great catches on a beautiful day!

[@ronaldshank7589]

You mentioned Richard Gene, The Fishin' Machine, and it got me to wonderin':I wonder if he's in this Tournament? And...Did he bring Ol' Elmo with him?!?😜🤪😜🤪😜

[@pistolcreek]

@@ronaldshank7589 If he is… between Richard and John, there won’t be any fish left in Guntersville lake after they catch them all!

[@brianathern9154]

Fantastic Day 1 finish brother! You found the spot then established a pattern and caught quality fish between anglers. Good luck with the finish John. You got this

[@sethjohnsonoutdoors4055]

What a day of fishing 🎣 Jon!!! Wooooooo weeeeeeeeeee!!!! Good looking fish

[@ronaldshank7589]

Seth, I wish you could've been down there with Brother John, fishin' to your heart's content. How are your feet doing, nowadays?

[@sethjohnsonoutdoors4055]

​@@ronaldshank7589i would LOVE to go fishing with Jon since I don't work and do KZbin full time!!! I could help him out as an assistant or something!!! My feet are holding their own currently! Trying to ease back into fishing with short trips each day

[@vernowen2083]

Congrats on your day 1 finish. Hoping and praying tomorrow is even better!

[@jerryplesko9521]

That cabin air BNB whould be a great place to own.Good luck fishing the tournament.Have fun on your tourney 🙏

[@brandonnutting56]

That Spinnerbait bite is absolutely AWESOME! One of my go to baits, awesome job man !

[@randyblevins9489]

Great Day in your morning !! Such nice bass, good quality. Two gotcha (got me) moments.... when you are trying to reposition your camera and we couldn't see, but heard a sickening, scary outburst. So glad you already had the photo ! Also, when that bass hit the spinnerbait right at the boat. So cool ! Day 1 in the books. Prayers for day 2 ! Always be careful. Pap Blevins

[@ronaldshank7589]

Yeah! He caught a great picture of that Ol' Bass-JUST IN THE NICK OF TIME!!! Another 1-2 seconds, and it would've been too late to register that Bass for his total!

[@akknight1971]

Nice job John. Keep it up. Fantastic first day. Tomorrow will be more exciting. May you have a blessed tourney.

[@nathangabrys1454]

Watching that fish bite at the kayak was awesome!!!

[@johnbubbajohnson5630]

Wow John. I hope you win sir. God bless you and your family and friends.....🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏

[@papilloncycles3463]

@20:08 Good lord! This action tail to paddle slap jumpin' spinner bait thumpin' It sure is somethin' ! Special that is!

[@samuelschult985]

Great first day and you're right on track fishing a bigger spinnerbait for the 2nd day 👍

[@heavenbound358]

Good job, John. Hopefully a better job on day two. GODSPEED

[@sur3sh0texpert76]

My favorite kind of video!! Keep catching like that and you'll be in top ten for sure! What's the new setup? Somebody get this man a NET lol! Good luck tomorrow!

[@zackareyfox2516]

Awesome adventure John big bait big fish. Go gettum buddy 😎

[@samuelwarden6285]

Great video as always buddy. I'm glad to see you got on some really good fish on Lake Guntersville. I've always heard how good it was and I only live a couple of hours from there. I just haven't ever fished there though. I'm looking forward to seeing day 2.👊👍

[@davidnewton3064]

I remember the video where you first got a baitcaster. Gotta say you've gotten pretty good with it since then.

[@jeffnelson9420]

Keep chucking and winding...don't forget to stop and let that spinnerbait drop before ya get that close to the kayak. They may not chase it that far tomorrow. Maybe even try a Colorado or similar blade.Good luck and thanks for sharing. Have a Blessed Day!!!

[@bretelliott3537]

Absolutely my favorite fishing show to watch without a doubt. You remind me so much of my best friend, and it makes me feel at home watching you fish. Hope you win the tournament!

[@jaredyork5166]

Nice day of fishing new waters. Fish on and as always...Go DAWGS.

[@melissajohnson3547]

So very awesome that you had a great first day. I hope tomorrow brings even bigger fish your way.

[@jayhuber1744]

I’m glad you film your tournament fishing. Congrats on a great start!

[@johnnyweaver1300]

That place has many creeks & they're huge, so much grass this time of year, you picked the best place to fish because there's so much water its hard to know where they are at a lot of dead water, I've been told that the spinnerbait is something that fish hasn't seen in a long time, so glad you figured out a pattern with it, the main bass fish is a LM, a few spots & hardly any SM, glad in the top 10 on day one! 14:19

[@9one9er]

Love Lake Guntersville! Fished it several times on a bass boat, but never kayak fished it. It looks like so much fun. Best of luck! God bless.

[@sweetcup6694]

That bite on the spinnerbait was a great catch.

[@AnAngryAngler]

I noticed you could use a Rod Holder on the left rear track facing forward to hold it before you lose a combo when weighing a fish

[@2007dixiegirl]

THAT was AWESOME!!!!👍

[@maryannegreenslade78]

Come to Bama and get the big ones, so happy for your total. Good luck tomorrow John🐟🎣🐟🎣

[@roypeavy3542]

Good luck tomorrow you can win this 👍👍💪💪

[@andrewshuford]

John your video quality on this one is absolutely awesome 👍👍👍

[@mikeboyce584]

What a day, John! When your able to throw sixteen inchers back. Not much more, you could ask for. That. seventeen incher you're caught right at the boat And had your camera right on it that was fantastic. May the lord bless you through the rest of the tournament. Take a line from Jeremiah Johnson by Will Gear Your faired will pilgrim!

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

was it worth the trouble?

[@mikeboyce584]

@@CreekFishingAdventures Weren't no trouble..

[@cbearabc]

I think you are having too much fun, Awesome is the right word! 😉

[@1jimif]

So cool to catch the video of that Large Mouth hitting the spinner bait! Makes me want to go throw one here in Suwannee Co. Florida! I might get the chance tomorrow, it's been a while because we are still cleaning up the property from hurricane Idalia, and I haven't been to the river, or a lake since before the storm...FishOn....jimi

[@hajimeminatodani4835]

you really need some diagonal support on that trailer

[@ronaldshank7589]

Most definitely! It would definitely provide for more support, without the risk of the setup possibly collapsing. Imagine going down an Interstate Highway, and suddenly having that particular style of setup suddenly collapsing on the Highway. That could cause a major accident, and then, guess whose pocket that comes out of, as it relates to Insurance Claims, and maybe even Civil , and Criminal, charges for neglect? The Laws concerning such things, can be very harsh. So, yeah...I definitely agree with what you're saying here. Better safe, than sorry.

[@Bob-wg1oy]

I like the tournament video it's fun to root for you to catch big ones!! Thanks

[@Justinreed44]

Didn’t realize you were in Guntersville. I live like 20 minutes from there!

[@chipseiler1766]

Great to see you do this well and be so excited about day 1! About to watch day 2 now...

[@markgray8360]

Great job! Nice fish!

[@WaterfallWanderer]

Sprained my finger smashing the like button!!! Good luck brother, keep doing what your doing!

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

Much appreciated

[@waterratlyle2590]

Man, that's definitely the best 1st day of any tournament that I've ever seen. You have congratulations on being tied with 9th. Can't wait to see day 2 good luck.

[@rcieszkowski]

Great work John. Good luck on Day 2…

[@user-mj6lap17]

Wishing you all the best hoping you win the tournament be bless.❣️

[@KyleUselton-is6ue]

Alright Bro... Good luck and I hope you catch um up!! EXCITING STUFF

[@KyleUselton-is6ue]

SOLID first day!!! Great job. Come on day two!!

[@christiankell6074]

John, that was the kind of day that I have always dreamed about. I have to say that many times I have expressed my jealousy on this channel, but today I would say that I am the most jealous...LOL Keep doing what you're doing sir, you have been a huge inspiration to many people through your fishing and through spreading the gospel. God Bless and GO KATS!!!!!!

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

somehow the next day was even better

[@ronaldshank7589]

​@@CreekFishingAdventuresNow, Brother John...that sounds like a "Spoiler"!!!😜🤪😜🤪😜 Go git 'em, MISTER!!!!!

[@maskranger38]

Good luck with the tournament 🫡

[@ericwakeman6665]

Dude such awesome work John you’ve got yer grove!

[@deweycat01]

Fish on , son!! 🙏🏻🐠🐠

[@michaeltichonuk2176]

Wanted to see this one first before seeing todays video...your doing pretty good!

[@michellebentley5620]

The 17 inch you was a awesome visual bit keep it up pal

[@andyshumate4753]

Great job!!!!

[@micahgrim2597]

Dude that bite at the yak was great footage!!

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

it was nice of that fish to be on camera

[@locknload62]

Good luck!!

[@jrsher]

Best of luck. Tight lines. 🎣

[@pauldockins9635]

Very nice 🎣👍

[@texascreekcowboy1587]

great video. thanks for sharing

[@jeffmartin4596]

It was an absolute joy seeing you on them like that! Nice job brother

[@bran1886]

There are some chonkers in that creek.

[@Kykayakbasser]

Awesome job!

[@givemeabreakdoc]

Can’t wait for day 2.

[@jeffhawkins1191]

Nothing like a spinner bait bite when they’re on it

[@donmercer7538]

GREAT CAMERA QUALITY!! 100% CLEAN!

[@cbeardmusic4295]

the last 2 videos have looked amazing and so smooth..

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

im not sure why, same camera

[@Aqua_Holic_Fishing]

Anybody sitting on a cliffhanger for day #2? Me too, watching my own videos with anticipation! 🤣

[@southwestindianaoutdooradv4714]

Great video!

[@CliffHall-go7qy]

What a day.

[@FishingWithChris_Tv]

Yooo super rare bird at 0:18. It’s a limpkin

[@aaronturner3498]

Just bought a plusinno fishing net for the kayak, folds up nice , floats I think its great for mainly bass fishing. You land alot of fish without one but i was nervous for you on a couple

[@tedbush5596]

I'm not even 20 seconds into the video and I'm already jealous.

[@ronaldshank7589]

What I personally wish that would be developed, and allowed, is a much more stable fish-measuring device, that would allow for a secured base, and that would allow for a gentle kind of a way, to gently hold the fish that are being measured, in place. The Bass that are being caught are able, at least at this point, to suddenly thrash around, while being measured, and able to jump back into the water, without the fishermen being able to secure a proper measurement. That's something I've thought about, for a long time.

[@timlacy2284]

Lots of grass fishing.

[@Hooked2Fishing]

Good Job!

[@justinmartin83]

Coming from Florida through Georgia to spend a few days in pigeon forge any creeks or rivers you can recommend for a chance at whitebass or stripers

[@charlesbrowder8416]

Good day of fishing

[@andrewshevchuk2062]

sick blow up near the kayak! Prayers that you get a top 10 finish!

[@jerrylee2698]

nice size snapping turtle

[@simpletanks2624]

First like lol came across your videos love the format and your style of fishing keep them coming.

[@Paul.Casteel]

Over time there is and train you get and bite.

[@BIGCHEESE.]

I'm local to the middle TN area and I've been following for a few years now. I love fishing but in all honesty I'm not good at it whatsoever. I have plenty of tackle and a couple decent rods. I'd love the chance to chat if you could spare some time. Love the content.

[@dwaynefowler7093]

THERES A MOTAL ON THAT LAKE VERY EASY FORYOURKAYAKSAREVIERPARTASWELL

[@dw6506]

John you’ve got me up to early I’m not use to this. Pass a Mountain Dew please

[@WhiteNacho]

Looks really humid!

[@nashvillefirenickhood9845]

Great video. Where did you fish on Guntersville?

[@jessejamesfishing]

*I eat that same brand* of popcorn.

[@shephusted2714]

you should do a lures company in addition to merch - you will do better being independent than being sponsored just like starting up your own merch company is a solid decision - add some extras to every order like creek fishing tips etc #upsells #hellgrammites #crawfish #molds try some snake lures and then make your own - they work - try some big glide baits in the deeper water but overall stick to the pattern that is working - you should get in top10 with any luck - think about fish painter for these big impoundments to find bait and suspended fish

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

you know what i am trying to pursue just that, i usually do things slow but i hope to get there

[@shephusted2714]

@@CreekFishingAdventures you may as well step up cause you don't have much to lose and more to gain - add some special ingredients to your lure formula like some salt and ground up hellgrammites and fish oil - make the formula non toxic and biodegradeable - you have to do some due diligence but you can make a better mousetrap no doubt and be socially responsible - donate 10% of profits to a diversified group of charities like the local united way or whatever - should work out good for you - going slow is fine - do some giveaways on prototypes and build a list - the list is key #11 herbs and spices

[@dongarnett294]

Can you map where you chose to fish after the tournament?

[@raygissendanner1476]

Great video John have you ever used a crawfish on a spinner

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

i dont think so

[@scottstewart5784]

sounds like a plan

[@cb4636]

No net John?

[@michellebentley5620]

Caught

[@dwaynefowler7093]

IWOULD LIKE YOU TO TRYMY LAKE BIN GAINESVILLEGA

[@JesseDKangas]

Who makes that shirt?

[@rouse311]

Where’s your net?

[@perfectleveladventurefishi619]

DUDE

[@AnAngryAngler]

GO Team RVR119

[@JoeCainvolleyball]

Can we start a GoFundMe to get John a net for tournament fishing?

[@user-ys3dh5gl3o]

John, why don't you scream and dance around like the BASS guys on TV ??

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

because i aint winning that much, but its still fun

[@carlmartin4577]

Aren't you so glad that you went to a Bait caster finally