Trying The Choppo 75 On Some River Smallies!

It's a beautiful day to hit the river with the kayak and chase some smallmouth bass! Today we're gonna try to catch a few with the Choppo 75!
Gear used on this trip:
Lure: Berkley Choppo 75 amzn.to/3SLYtgk
Rod: St Croix Bass X 6'6" M F amzn.to/3S8ayfk
Reel: Daiwa Zillion SV TW G amzn.to/3SufY47
Line: Trilene Sensation 14lb amzn.to/3LO5aMc
Pliers: Umpqua Rivergrip amzn.to/3dK7Spl
Anchor: Power Pole micro anchor amzn.to/3xPYGGy
Fishing Kayak: WS Tarpon 120 (older model)

[@sunspot478]

Can we just take a moment to admire this gentleman's casting accuracy?

[@fihsy40]

yes... the guy can cast into anything,

[@RoadLifePursuits]

Matt edits out the tree casts :)

[@CPTFiXtion]

I guess he can afford to take some risky shots since he can paddle up and untangle it.

[@tpor1206]

Yes excellent casting!

[@deadpanfish]

Editing is a wonderful thing. You've been fooled son.

[@topwaterstrike2403]

You Sir are a National Treasure

[@jamescanady3442]

All day long. I don't have kids (and I don't think I'll ever want any), but if I did, Matt's NDYakAngler channel would be a big part of their lives. My very young nieces watch him with me from time-to-time and the calm, peaceful demeanor/nature of it all is just healthy for the soul. Thank you for always staying on the bright and good side of KZbin, Matt.

[@samuelbaran3562]

Couldn’t have said it better top water strike!

[@heavenbound358]

Master bass Angler

[@DanKoning777]

To answer your traditional ending: "hope you guys enjoyed the day out here in the kayak with me" Absolutely; *next best thing to being there.* Thanks for the time and effort that you put into your videos. Without it we wouldn't be able to enjoy these great videos.

[@Ryanoceros06]

You catch more bass in a trip than I've caught in my life haha. Thanks for the content and letting me live vicariously!

[@bronzebackanglerharden3482]

What a perfect way to start a Sunday watching you Matt!!

[@JReb71]

Love your channel and thanks for always keeping it clean. I watch with my grandson sometimes and not have to worry about what he’ll hear is very nice . Great video as always

[@thumperwright5106]

What do you do you dpo Sir when we in MN or anything in the frozen lakes & rivers/streams? Do you do. Any ice fishing? 😂

[@deadpanfish]

@@thumperwright5106 you having a stroke? Should we send help?

[@deadpanfish]

Agreed.

[@InkedUpHonda]

I appreciate your videos. Nobody taught me how to fish and it’s nice to have guidance. Thank you

[@thatfishingnoob]

Dude!!!! The Choppo 75 is DEADLY! Love throwing it out.

[@christinerogers5331]

Thank you, Matt, for another wonderful, relaxing day floating the river with you while you work your magic. It's spellbinding!

[@starkeyshelbyj]

Yes Matt is a pro - always great! The other thing with these videos is his (not to talk as if you aren’t there) reverence for each fish. Thank you for not taking them for granted Matt. You’re professionalism and ethical respect is quite unusual out here in youtube land.

[@blakeherrmann9784]

That is my go to bait for smallmouth here in Virginia they crush it good. Had some big ones yesterday on it. Thanks again for another awesome adventure. Late.

[@mattbrown5511]

You had some beautiful fish visit you. Thank you for bringing us along on your trip to the wilds. Be well.

[@ricardochong6834]

I have been surfing for a couple of years now trying to find this exact channel. Almost every other fishing channel is like "look at me, I'm the star" and "here's my face stuffing into your face" and a lot of loud useless talk and noise. This channel is peaceful, instructive - with one whom I would describe as a true professional angler doing what he likes to do instead of a constant self promotion channel. Very admirable. Thank you so much for sharing. I think I will enjoy going through all your 300+ videos (done 5 so far and I just found your channel today).

[@banjohappy]

Agreed. And there's nothing more annoying to me than the guys who kiss their fish. How stupid is that.

[@itzjae]

The choppo 75 is my first topwater lure..love to see you using it in your videos 😅😂👍

[@joseisraelbriones8950]

I think I've become a better angler just from watching your videos! thanks for the tips and the time you take to make these videos!

[@shannonwalker4098]

Congratulations on 300k!

[@waltgr6470]

Matt, thank you for taking us along on another great fishing adventure. Big congratulations on reaching 300K subscribers, definitely well deserved.

[@bassfishingcanada]

Choppo in Bluegill is a great smallie lure ! Been using for a year now and quite impressed 👌. Glad you gave it a try 👍

[@ianalderson9602]

The shad colour did some damage for me this fall 👌

[@bassfishingcanada]

@@ianalderson9602 sweet ! I'll pick one up and give er a try ! Thanks

[@namelessmotions3390]

Wat size to get

[@bassfishingcanada]

@@namelessmotions3390 The 75 size . It's great 👍

[@asands257]

I killed with it in bluegill on largemouth 2 weeks ago

[@TheOutdoorConquest]

Awesome video again Matt! I really like the louder plop the choppo makes personally!

[@roberthuber3518]

I’ve had good success with the Choppo…..

[@russ3022]

Always enjoy your fishing trips. Thanks for sharing!

[@seydoggy.fishing]

I go to the choppo over the plopper most days. I've been the heck out of them and used them for years on end.

[@headcharge666]

I love this channel! I give thumbs up every time right when I start the video, because they never fail!

[@millz__]

Congrats on 300k!! I love watching your pike and musky fishing videos even tho I’m a southern bass fisherman

[@stonefly69]

Another great vid! I love that you show us the cast, the splash and the retrieve - great photography! Thanks!

[@RK_Fishing.]

I just love watching your videos. It keeps me busy during this cold weather

[@nick.smith616]

Literally ordered that exact Choppo yesterday. Excited to give it a try. Good stuff buddy

[@mhoude36]

The Choppo is my #1 go to topwater, especially the frog pattern! I definitely run both but I think the choppos sound better and I don't get my line wrapped on the hooks during casts like I do the Plopper 75. But hey they both have a place in my tacklebox!

[@donaldtruster1064]

Thanks Matt ,great video & solid advice!

[@j4ckzilla615]

I love these river videos they are always so calming

[@allforugod]

I love when I watch your videos and know where you are. This is a great spot. 😉😊

[@TrueNorthOutdoorAdventures]

Love your Vids Matt! I'm a huge W.P. fan but have been throwing the Choppo a lot this year with great results on both Large & Small jaws. Thanks for your work!

[@nachoietaco6289]

Definitely need to try this one out. Congrats on 300k!

[@chrstinevanee3816]

Love watching you fish, I can hear the water…. That’s what’s part of fishing ,for me, thank you

[@ericwakeman6665]

Absolutely fantastic video man love yer stuff so much

[@Jake4211-]

Listening to you narrate your fishing is like listening to Mr. Rogers 🤗

[@TUFFBASS]

Congrats on 300k! You are a true inspiration sir!

[@reneaurora4721]

Excellent as always!!

[@ColsenTaylorFishing]

Let’s go! Just picked up the choppo 75 the other day! Keep it up, right lines.

[@derianmcdougall1441]

Such good content for a slow Sunday.

[@tmkayakfishing8236]

Always enjoy your work!

[@george8214]

Beautiful fall day fishing in the Midwest! Great post!

[@RadBadFishing]

Choppo is my favorite lure, standard buzz bait was my go to for the longest time. Then I tried the choppo, I was hooked with how many fish I was catching on it. Rewatching your old videos and boy I can't wait for spring and summer. I am having such a hard time finding a decent ice fishing spot this year, making it hard to get into. As soon as I'm able to get out on my kayak, I will be out there enjoying the beautiful sound of open water.

[@CountryWolf_TX]

Awesome as always!

[@gillescorneillier6171]

Really love your videos (all of them) ! Just can't wait 'till Sunday to get a new one to view. Just keep on !

[@aceboardtheangler5252]

I’ve been waiting for this one!!! Choppo is King

[@Patricklane37]

Matt love the videos keep up the great work

[@marcjuras1623]

I'll probably never get tired of your vids. Best fishing-content here on KZbin 👍

[@truthis777]

Thank you for such beautiful content 😊

[@Frank_F]

Congrats on the 300k!!! Been here since about 50k. Fav channel then, fav channel now!

[@pittsburghangler]

Congrats on 300k my guy! Well deserved! Long time sub

[@bennettaukerman6802]

This is one of my all time favorite baits for smallmouth. They hit it so hard every time!

[@lanierkayakbassfishing7950]

That color is magic I just bought it 2 days ago and crushed like 20 bass on it already

[@AvocatDude]

Really enjoying your fishing videos, thanks.

[@truebalsamhogs]

Thanks for yet another well done and entertaining video.

[@colinmahon19]

Berkley choppo for the win! Great video Matt

[@clintseltzner8658]

Congratulations on 300k !!!!

[@anthonyferreira6236]

I’m new in your channel but by far the best one !!!! I’ve seen all the vids . All the best from Portugal !!!! 😊

[@hunterwilliams8924]

Totally agree with the lure choice! I have broken several Choppo & Googan Revolvers because of the plastic plopper but I have never once broken a whopper plopper.

[@davidparillo9282]

Another great day! Thanks!

[@shamil808]

Congrats on 300K subs. Definitely well-deserved. 🙇‍♂

[@tbone198786]

Awesome. Also, congrats to 300k

[@galenm8002]

Huge fan man! you turned me on to River2Sea lures and I absolutely smashed the bass this year in Ontario! cheers man, happy fishing

[@TheArtisticAngler]

I love it at 14:29, "Thats a fish!" You aced it too! Lol Watching your videos is so relaxing compared to most. No drama at all! I love the relaxed style!

[@upallnyte2000]

Nice trip thanks for dragging me behind the kayak with ya!

[@AlfredMorganOutdoors]

Great content as always! Thanks man

[@randallburgess46]

Another great ride in the yak! I was going to ask which lure you prefer, but you answered my question. I would count more on the plopper. Thank You for another amazing video! ❤

[@trs4437]

Love your videos. Best fishing channel. I’ve been using Choppos 75 and 90 this fall on a small Crown lake here in Ontario and I like them. Ones a perch and the other a frog. The smallies are going for them. Mostly reaction strikes which makes it that much more fun. Here in Canada the Choppo is also roughly ten bucks cheaper than the Whopper Plopper.

[@chriscasner607]

Such great content and scenery.

[@coreyhardisty5312]

I caught my pb largemouth from the kayak with this same lure. Great video!

[@FiveBaits]

Oh gosh, how great it is to watch your new relaxing video right after lunch? ❤

[@hustlasstory7611]

Lunch? Lol

[@waltgr6470]

@@hustlasstory7611 I think he is in Italy….late lunch

[@hustlasstory7611]

@@waltgr6470 🙂

[@FiveBaits]

@@hustlasstory7611 it was 3pm 🤷🏻 Shocking news for you: other time zones exist. Greetings from the future! 🇮🇹 (Yes, I just had dinner) (pizza, of course.)

[@batboibob4910]

Thank you as always!

[@robertbutcher4201]

Another great video and action!!🎣

[@Mike_Richardson_1955]

Hey Matt great video my brother!!! I love the sound of the crickets at the end of the video!!!

[@SirensOfSEWI]

Awesome vid, and congrats on 300k subs!! 🎉

[@adamduane1320]

One thing ive learned from watching your videos is how to net the fish and then slip the handle under my leg off to the side. I had issues landing fish until i saw an example of how you do it. Ive only been kayak fishing for a bout 2 months so im still learning. Thanks for being super relaxing and educational to watch!

[@banjohappy]

Yes he has kayak fishing down to a science. When you have so much clutter in such a small space, you have to know what you're doing.

[@zzxxyy22]

Thanks for the show

[@underdogoutdoors]

Awesome as usual sir!

[@HoosierCarnivore]

Great video! congrats on 300k!

[@brianathern9154]

Great video Matt. We do appreciate your side by side comparison of lures. Bought a couple Ozark frog lures for a buddy and I'm confident he'll catch fish. Loving putting the Whopper Plopper 75 perch and 60 monkey butt and bone colors to use. Hard to beat when the bass are aggressive. Thanks for taking us along again brother. Blessings

[@canajian]

these are great to sit back and enjoy 👋😎👍

[@awdies]

Sunday Morning Yak followed by football, can't get much better than that!

[@ericisner8967]

Congrats on 300k subs!

[@IllIIIlIIII]

Your cast accuracy is insane!

[@rolandgdean]

I'm sure he has PLENTY of footage of him casting into the trees. Maybe some day we'll get a really good "whooper bloopers" video.

[@ychongy]

Its a skol vikings thing 😏

[@docv73]

@@rolandgdean he's shown a few. But only a few. The comments below are talking about how surprised people are that he's human. 😁

[@robroy4406]

Another nice video, thanks for sharing .

[@williamelliott4444]

I’ve always switched between the two because the sound is a little different. The hooks are different too. The Plopper has a more robust hook while the Choppo has a lighter wire. I actually think my hook and land ratio might be better with the Berkeley hooks.

[@michaelfaulds2277]

Berkley Fusion hooks are awesome.

[@adcatchem2707]

Congrats reaching 300k yak!!! I truly appreciate the videos you produce on the water! Make a man wanna tell his wife he’s running to the store for a minute to pitch a line !!!

[@sauraplay2095]

Another great video from you!

[@DoubleBogeyBass]

Congrats on hitting 300K subs!

[@jimb1283]

Thanks for another good one.

[@eabaskervill]

I’m literally doing the same thing. I’m a WP guy myself, but saw some Choppos on sale. Aesthetically I prefer the Choppos, but the sound and feel are about the same. Both fun of course. Tried the Maverick 90 and the Bone 75 is next. Keep up the lure vids. They’re always fun.

[@ColsenTaylorFishing]

Congratulations on the 300k!!!!🎉

[@johns3292]

Well done on 300k subs.

[@andrewmazaik8407]

Nice Sunday morning surprised at work, thanks

[@tims_always_fishing7117]

double time and watching yakman 👍

[@midwestfischerman]

It is awesome to see how loud the Choppo 75 plops, it's on my shopping list for sure! I already love the Whopper Plopper 75. I don't care for either the Choppo 90 or Whopper Plopper 90. The plopper tails on each are too small and those lures must be burned way too far before the plopping begins.

[@dr.freudstein]

perfect sunday video :)

[@brucesheehe6305]

Ah, the old Karate-Choppo trick!

[@emz7638]

Grats on 300k

[@slayde987]

Love your videos it is a good day when you post a new video

[@mr.universe740]

I wish I had smallies in my area. Really a beautiful fish.

[@the2060ish]

Weed action on the paddle was exciting. Love the here and there pike thow in a catfish and its a show.👍👍🐟🦈 tight lines.