Whopper Ploppin' A River BEAST!

[@ZEREEUSLY]

The Bob Ross of fishing! A true legend!

[@billj4137]

lol

[@hakononken1306]

I've called him the Lock Picking Lawyer of Fishing😂 but Bob Ross fits too

[@paullevine1813]

Can't ask for a better guy to be compared to even if Bob wasn't a fisherman as far as i know .

[@Badass_Rooster]

Beat me to my thoughts actually! The Bob Ross of fishing!

[@lurekayaklrf]

Except the noise of that reel, hits my bones 😅

[@htuckey]

Ahhh - my NDyak fix for the week! Thank you, Matt - you're always a welcome sight to these old sore eyes! At 82, I get out maybe once or twice a year, but do my main fishing mostly vicariously through your videos!

[@jimcraig8319]

I'm 72 and a chemotherapy patient. Every strike on this video reminds me of a fish that has rocked my topwater lures, and I feel the feelings at my core.

[@GIBBO4182]

This guy and The Ginger Fisherman are absolute legends at lure fishing

[@CatchReleaseRepeat]

Man, I DREAM of a crossover vid! Imagine Matt and Chris getting into some huge canal pike together.

[@GIBBO4182]

@@CatchReleaseRepeat kayaking down the canal together! 🤣🤣

[@MrJaxnbeFishing]

I’m deadly with top water lures too💯

[@TheBoundlessNexus]

lol why does everyone and their mother have a fishing channel now...@@MrJaxnbeFishing

[@RippinLipsOutdoorz]

I'm a ginger and a fisherman 😉

[@toan5673]

the sound of birds, water and whopper ploppers really make me long for spring!

[@jamj2912]

I'm just happy he saved this video for February. I needed a fish fix.

[@markg1490]

Your casting accuracy just amazes me.

[@arekgerwatowski5225]

After thousands casts it comes naturally if you have that "something" for it ;)

[@markd6430]

That muskie spun your kayak around like you had a trolling motor on high. Awsome video sir.

[@perryj8850]

Beautiful day is right!! Thanks for reminding us what summer looks like. Just woke up to a new 2 inch snowfall!

[@anglerman969]

You have a way of bringing all the great things we love about nature and the great pastime of fishing together. You are blessed to live near that beautiful diverse water system and you seem to deeply appreciate it too, thank you for sharing it with us.

[@joshhamilton4482]

I love watching your content!! To me you are like the Bob Ross of KZbin fishing!😂 listening to your info and insight on what to look for when casting into a spot. I do enjoy watching your shows!! Thanks!

[@jamest6837]

i think my painting needs a little muskie right here your painting may be a little different,,,whatever suits you its ok whatever makes you happy or even if you don't want a fish in your painting you do what makes you happy

[@marine2ful]

Man, quit making me miss those beautiful spring and summer days out on the prairie!

[@bearfoxtrot_101]

You're getting me all excited for this year: getting myself a new kayak and I plan on fishing that stretch for sure. Keep up the good work Matt.

[@TheodoreSchnell]

I probably should comment more. Wow, just wow! What a beautiful fish! I sure appreciate your channel. I've not been fishing in about 14 years and miss it, but I got back into nature photography and I like that more. Thank you again -- your videos are well done and incredible!

[@ndyakangler]

Just getting out and enjoying the outdoors is half of the fun of fishing for me!

[@the2060ish]

Mid summer nice saved gem.👍 Be glad when you are back in daily action. Great pike and mussk action

[@cosmickidd205]

Lovely fish,thanks for taking us along.

[@christinerogers5331]

Thanks, Matt, that was an exciting trek for a nice muskie, pike and some smallies! Take care and be safe!

[@tommyp2911]

A good day for sure, thanks for taken us along.

[@victorsimonsen921]

Thanks for taking us along. look like a great time on the river! thanks for sharing

[@christopherboehme2291]

I love the Action this guy gets! These monsters put up such a good fight! Some of my favorite!

[@ramtough4384]

Thanks my friend. Being ass end of February, you got me looking forward to Spring on my own stretch of river. Pike and muskie are also my passion.

[@ericwakeman6665]

Nicely done as usual sir! Thanks for taking us along Matt!

[@toddwinegar7365]

Man I can't wait till it warms up , love to here all the sounds and everything in bloom. Thanks for everything dude, really my guy..... Goin in to my 5th year on the yak and I ain't looking back. Here is to a good year full of giant toads.

[@irkjustice5600]

Your videos are always on point! Those places you fish are awesome, and productive.

[@randallburgess46]

Once again the Whopper Plopper did a good job on getting some nice fish 🎣. Thank you sir.

[@christophershelton1735]

Seeing these nice warm, geeen, top water vids. Makes me impatient for spring and summer

[@gabbagool7414]

Gorgeous country and stream, you're very fortunate to live by that. Fishing by me is not the best but I still go out. Thanks!

[@sprixz]

I love this style of content, pike and muskky are my favorite too

[@prettyboy69420]

Bob Ross of fishing!!! Love the videos

[@damohanson5393]

Really enjoy your content. Used to fish rivers in southern MN. but no muskies. You bring back great memories for this old retired angler. Rock on !!!

[@robertbutcher4201]

Great action Matt, one of my favorite lures and can't go wrong with a Whopper Plooper!

[@jasenwhite552]

Bro, i contine to love your Channel! So relaxing and yet exciting at the same time! The accuracy of your casting is remarkable! Well done Sir!

[@benjamintraxler9931]

Great idea filming a lot in spring and summer, that way you can still put out content through your rough winters Matt. 🙏🙌

[@imotogoon9168]

Absolutely top 3 fishing channel

[@KayakfishinwithKen]

Hey Matt, that Muskie was awesome!! Itching to get back in the kayak. Might hit the Wis. river tomorrow as the temps will hit the 50’s!! Even tho today it’s 25 with a dusting of snow!! Wish me luck!!

[@Petrolhead99999]

I'm ready for spring... Crappie, lmb, white bass, and gar will all start their spawn or prespawn in my part of Kansas within the next couple weeks.

[@cherokeelaketennessee7895]

Matt, I don't know how your heart takes those big blow-ups. A buddy of mine caught a really nice musky a few weeks ago here in east Tennessee. We have one river close by that holds a nice population of them, I need to give it a try.

[@illkid-iu6us]

I love how this guy just gets hella top water bites every where no matter the time of year lol bravo sir!

[@jamesjahoda1613]

My favorite part of the world. A beautiful spot, I can just smell the fresh air, with maybe a tiny whiff of something Ag. Looks like, feels like, sounds like, smells like home.

[@droog2242]

I'm love living in ND. River fishing is always secluded.

[@chadhelms4948]

Heck yeah!! Love that scenery bud. Nice job. Great content

[@RideAcrossTheRiver]

That big muskellunge makes a pike look friendly!

[@MichaelCraig-bi3wj]

Try the Gamakatsu G-Finesse hooks on your Plopper and a ball bearing snap swivel hooked to the lure tie, better hook up ratio with the hooks and your line won't twist with the ball bearing swivel tied to the front. You are the purest fisherman on the net.

[@nick.smith616]

We will be completely ice off by next week at my local fishery. Cannot wait for plopper season!

[@ryanleeoakes2015]

Man! I can’t wait to get back out and get some top water action. Love your channel

[@Somerandomtileguy]

I cant believe the conditions for February Holy cow!!!! Great fish. The pike bite has been fire here for the last week. TIGHT LINES!!💪

[@dpool8959]

Your videos are always the best on KZbin 🇺🇸

[@brianathern9154]

Another great float trip with Matt in kayak. Hard to put down the Plopper when they're killing it. Blessings brother

[@seanb8809]

Even if I didn't catch anything, being on that river looks like it is so peaceful. Love the videos!

[@DanKoning777]

Wow Matt-excellent content. The adrenaline rush you spoke of at 10.01 combined with the look on your face afterwards, is going to get you a sponsorship with either: "River2Sea and Whopper Plopper" or "The Kimberly-Clark Corporation and Depends" or both. I'm hoping for River2Sea myself. 😂 Great video as always. God bless.

[@Gamin_Gabe]

I wish I could be taken on as your apprentice, you always make catching Muskees so easy and I've only had one fight against one at my nearby lake that I call "The Lake Legend" for years. even has a whited eye too.

[@CatchReleaseRepeat]

The first smallie I ever caught on a plopper came years ago on a 130 I was chucking around for Musk. Just a little guy. Might have been 12" at best. But when they're hungry, those beautiful brown bassfish will eat!

[@colt45medic]

It’s still dipping down in the 30’s and 40’s here in Chattanooga Tennessee. How is it that green and gorgeous in North Dakota?

[@predwards8941]

I’m in the Chattanooga area as well! You got a yak?

[@PBAdventures146]

It's probably a video he made from last year is my guess.

[@aeonx_LR]

He was recently posting some winter and late fall videos so it's likely just extra summer content he's been keeping around to get through the slow winter season until the bite starts up again.

[@jrmartinez3830]

He mentioned in the video that is mid summer

[@theonetrueeggroll4252]

​@@aeonx_LRthat's pretty smart of him

[@christophershelton1735]

Thank you for posting vids of summer fishing so I can remember and look forward to it. I hate the cold. Lol

[@cleotustcornpone9979]

I really like watching this guy. Mainly because he doesn't stag the fish.

[@scottwhittingstall5702]

Another great vids. We would love to see you target more muskies in the future. Thxs. Great job. Cheers

[@TylersNorthFishing]

always a relaxing time watching you fish

[@jeffer321]

This out of season post is messin with my mind. Love this content.

[@danhillman4523]

Awesome. I have a couple of 'creeks' in my area that are full of these big pike that no one ever tries to catch. Of course, there are the crazy little hammer handles, but there are some big girls too.

[@geraldroberts4721]

I just can't get over how green, lush and warm North Dakota is in February. I may have to cancel my spring break trip to Cancun and reroute to Bismark, lol. 😂 Cool vid and thanks for sharing.

[@Powerpickle68]

He said earlier that it is mid summer

[@geraldroberts4721]

@@Powerpickle68 I know, that's what the "lol" was for, It's lighthearted, obvious sarcasm.

[@k9companion231]

Nice fishing trip as usual. Thanks for sharing.

[@rbartig]

After watching this video I have a serious itch to take my kayak down a river and throw a whopper popper. Pure fun.

[@descantinginsalubrious]

Amazing creature, that muskie. I recently learned they used to be plentiful here in western North Carolina (as well as sturgeon!). I can barely comprehend fighting and landing one of these in a river from a kayak.

[@ndyakangler]

I’m pretty comfortable fishing them from my kayak on this river where I know they’re all only 8-9 years old now and top out around 40”. They get much bigger though and I’m not sure how I’d handle a 50”+ out of my kayak!

[@waitaminute7257]

Oh now I have spring fever!! Can't wait till May for the season to open up!!! 👍

[@gabeguzman2130]

Dude! I'm new to this channel but this stuff is AWESOME!!

[@dr.freudstein]

ah new video saves the day any day of the week :)

[@johnthebastist]

Love the content! Come to Kentucky and we'll get ya on some river smallies up here!

[@mikepollock8295]

Great video Matt looking forward to whatever new content you make and release! Take care dude and see you next time!

[@deaneakin6260]

Haven't seen this one love the way you stay so calm when you hook into musky there's a lot of high pitched (conversations) on my boat buy the way do you believe in the majors and minors and witch one do you think is better

[@ndyakangler]

Absolutely! I’m pretty sure that 30 min of action I had was during a peak time. My favorite one to be on the water for is the major time when the moon is right above, I almost always have good fishing around that peak time. I also find if the moon is up I seem to do better. If I look at the lunar chart and see the moon rises at noon I’m probably going to sleep in and hit the afternoon/evening bite.

[@davesmnsports]

You made a meeting on work comp trends bearable! Thank you for 2 screens

[@SkippyRo]

13:44 I wanted to hold him and pet him and squeeze him and hug him and I would call him George. Sorry, old cartoon quote from back in the day.

[@harrygrimley4352]

I got it Lenny 😅

[@theoneandonlybumpus2862]

… and he shall be my only friend … 😂

[@bigmoemedina313]

I think you heard all the woos and wow's i screamed all the way from Orlando Fla!!! We have Pickerels down here fun to catch but your fight was epic!!!!

[@IvanJanse]

Greetz from Belgium ! I enjoy watching your videos. I am also a big 'Plopper' fan ;-)

[@furballami5842]

Wife says he sounds like Bob Ross. She would like to know if you keep any fish to eat, or you release all fish you catch. We always enjoy your videos. We live in Las Vegas and wish we had fishing water like you have.

[@ndyakangler]

I’ll keep some fish every now and then, not really when it’s hot out and I have an hour or two drive home though. I like to bring home a few crappie when it’s colder out.

[@SRockwell]

Fuggin love smallies...Susquehanna Riv is my fav smallie riv.

[@rayhollingsworth2588]

Nice catch !!! That Muskie was huge!! 👍

[@dergsmoke]

Feels criminal to be this early. Love these videos, wanting to get out there myself as of right now.

[@joekocher2604]

I can't believe how whatever lure your throwing is what the fish are bitting on, how do you do that? Thanks for sharing, good stuff as always!!!

[@ndyakangler]

I would have probably caught another fish or two throwing something sub surface but I enjoy catching fish on topwater so I’ll usually pick a lure and stick with it. Loud aggressive lures like the Plopper are always good for pike and muskie!

[@masters40]

I sure enjoy watching your videos. Keep up the excellent work!

[@newbornmenace457]

Love these videos so peaceful

[@clydeshope6942]

Another awesome video well done some really nice fish

[@AdamsAnglingTv]

the JAWS music worked😂 nice muski love scenery awsome video🐊🎣

[@SquirrelTheater]

The Jaws theme @ 7:36 killed me! 🤣😂🤣

[@bobbyswain7049]

Good stuff for Feb my guy👍

[@Checkmate1954]

Good Ploppin'. Thanks NDYA

[@oakland002]

I’ve always been taught when you throw a topwater lure , let it sit and the rings settle , before retrieving . But it seems like the old cast and retrieve works too

[@ThomasCornellmusic]

Love watching this dudes videos there so calming also

[@harrygrimley4352]

Thanks for sharing this with us.

[@jsully616]

Wow! What a beautiful catch

[@pete956]

At around 5:00 in,it looks like where your famous duck video was filmed with a foot or 2 less water? Am I right? Can't wait for spring! Thanks for all the great content.

[@heatherlandskron]

great video and great fishing and kayaking!! have a good day and weekend.

[@prongsong7157]

Are they still stocking the river? Unless Iv'e missed it, seems like most of the musky are all about the same size. You would like to see some small ones in the system.

[@nykayaker]

Nice catches on that trip. Congrats

[@oldschoolhawking8191]

Wow, that Muskie was a beast.😮

[@squid_mannen_]

can you try to fish with a pig shad Motoroil Pike. that luer holds my pike pb 9kg/ 19pounds and 115cm/45 inches. i live in sweden so sory if i cant spell so god. nice video👍

[@clearlyepic9958]

Beautiful scenery for February in North Dakota

[@dragchute1]

It's difficult to imagine weather like that in North Dakota in February!!

[@eldermark8858]

Great content always ! Cant wait to start my season soon

[@caseyfurtaw1075]

this is one of my favorite lures

[@the2060ish]

Need to use that yellow duck again. Got great action with it..👍👍🦈🦈

[@jeremycarpenter5550]

Thats such a cool lure .