Winter Smallmouth Fishing on the Hocking and Great Miami River!

[@brianathern9154]

Great cold water fishing video. Patience is key for sure. The smallies on plastics weren't a big surprise but that absolute UNIT on the Trace was special. Thanks for taking us along brother. Blessings

[@thecreekcrawler]

I wish we would have had a consistent winter. But hopefully spring is right around the corner!

[@TheCatchPod]

Had a 19 puke up a night 5-6” baitfish last weekend when I caught it

[@thecreekcrawler]

I think that 5-7 inch range is a perfect big sized bait for the smallies

[@CopleyintheCreek]

It's my first ever fall/ winter fishing and it's definitely the toughest so far. I'm enjoying the challenge though!

[@thecreekcrawler]

It’s a great way to train patience 😎

[@SonjasSEAcrets]

We were near the Hocking and Muskingum last Wed-Friday ...saw fish jump and regretted not taking the kayaks. Good fun right there!

[@thecreekcrawler]

Muskingum is a very nice river to fish!!

[@benoitfishingoutdoors]

Heck yeah cold water tanks nice! 💪💚🎣

[@thecreekcrawler]

Thank you!!!

[@stevebrockway4738]

Finally got home to watch this.The Internet doesn't reach the cabin reliably. Nice float and a tank. Trace is on my Christmas list!

[@thecreekcrawler]

Hopefully Santa brings you some Traces 😎

[@lowlifeangler]

Another unreal video dude!! I have the same 5" Trace that you have but haven't used it much. I'm definitely going to hit the Nikko booth at the Expo for hellgrammites. I already have some leaches. Bought some packs of Big Joshy swimbaits stocking stuffers for the spillways fishing for Saugeye. I'm ready for winter fishing ( less population )

[@thecreekcrawler]

Appreciate man!! I can’t wait for the expos. All kinds of sweet gear and getting to meet folks!

[@jefflockhart3714]

Great video crawler keep them coming. Happy holidays to you and your family.

[@thecreekcrawler]

God Bless you and yours! Happy Thanksgiving.

[@Kickinsomebass]

Are you going to be at the National Fishing Expo in Columbus this year?

[@thecreekcrawler]

Absolutely!! More than likely on Friday evening and Saturday.

[@MrBobbysmithinhouser]

believe it or not , dont hesitate to throw a topwater bait this time of year, i know it doesnt sound right but these big creek smallies are still very active !!

[@thecreekcrawler]

Interesting!! Is there a water temp when that shuts off? The bigger fish ate my Trace just an inch or two below the surface in 43 water temps so I guess that’s not much different!

[@MrBobbysmithinhouser]

@thecreekcrawler I'm not sure to be honest, we have caught them in the dead of winter before on ploppers.....we figured that out by accident lol..... the first year whopper ploppers came out my buddy wanted to see how it looked in the water ( he got a bunch for Christmas) he lives on paint creek so we walked down and like the third cast he smoked a giant in 2' of water....ever since then we always try it and it seems to be hit or miss, sunny days are best......but that slow moving water in this video would be perfect for that technique

[@BookmanBassin]

Great vid I’m ready for a winter float

[@lowlifeangler]

I'm ready for your winter float videos! When you going?

[@jeffsisk2934]

Great video bud! Happy holidays.

[@thecreekcrawler]

We need to figure those Logan winter bass out

[@BookmanBassin]

@@thecreekcrawler grass is what most people tell me.

[@lowlifeangler]

@@BookmanBassin The pond area across the road from the marina gets pretty grassy. In the hot summer, I caught bass on frogs and wife caught bass on Bass Stoppers there.

[@astralprospecting8796]

sigh....shits been so slow for me. ill just live vicariously through you 🤣

[@thecreekcrawler]

It’s gonna get slower. I at least pray for some safe ice to help pass the time.

[@astralprospecting8796]

mannn.....we need to do a rain dance native style for the ice to come and stay lmao@@thecreekcrawler

[@NickCoplen]

Nice man! The struggle has been real the last few weeks. Glad you’re still getting on some good one.

[@thecreekcrawler]

You ain’t kiddin!!! These times will certainly test your fortitude

[@davidwilliams1805]

Nice video! Some really nice catches, even with those cold water temperatures! Keep up the good work my friend. Hope you and your family had a great Thanksgiving!

[@thecreekcrawler]

Thanks David! Blessings to you and your family!

[@tonypaugh1322]

Just subscribed! Would love to see a video on your rod/reel arsenal and what you like to throw on them. Love the content especially the stuff around Cbus!

[@thecreekcrawler]

Thanks Tony!! My rod and reels are basically the same. I like a 7’3 MH fast action rod with a Tatula elite 8.1. I’ve been pretty simple and basic. If I’m throwing a spinning rod it’s a 610-7’1 medium xtra fast. Appreciate the support man

[@waterratlyle2590]

Way to go, happy Thanksgiving. Some huge smallies for November well done, as always.

[@thecreekcrawler]

I hope y’all had a happy Thanksgiving!!

[@benwilkey2060]

Still on a few late into the year! Fun watch even if it took a couple outings!

[@thecreekcrawler]

I’ll keep going out when I get the time!! These warmer trends help I think.

[@jamesfreda1903]

Have you fished Beaver Creek very much? I was down there many years ago, and it was really shallow. Do you know how I can check the status 3:29 without driving over a couple of hours? Thanks for sharing your videos.

[@thecreekcrawler]

I havent been fishing there but have walked around it. I am sorry I don't fully understand what you are asking. Thanks for watching James!

[@markhamblin8195]

​@@thecreekcrawlerWhat he is asking is if there is a way he can check water conditions without driving to physically look.....damn! Ur a little slow creekcrawler

[@VAFSH4LIF]

What a fish! Definitely looked close to if not the 20 class. Happy Thanksgiving and be Safe out there.

[@thecreekcrawler]

That’s what I was thinking! Appreciate you watching

[@VAFSH4LIF]

Forgot to mention the dorsal fin was odd looking? The webbing between the spines was gone?@@thecreekcrawler

[@justinshearer9628]

Ill be camping at cambell cove at lake logan first week of april ill have my kayak looking to catch some fish after hiking hocking hills

[@thecreekcrawler]

Niiice!! Lake Logan should be pretty good at that time!

[@TimGalati]

very cool bro

[@thecreekcrawler]

Appreciate it man!

[@courtlandkiser7140]

Hey i live in the hocking hills and been dying to get out to fish but i just started getting into fishing last year and im not sure if theres anything active around these times of year

[@thecreekcrawler]

it's tough this time of year. It starts picking back up near the end of February. The rivers and lakes surrounding the area are good places to start!

[@courtlandkiser7140]

@thecreekcrawler ahh okay suppose I could always go out and get practice if I don't get anything. And nice smallmouth by the way have yet yet to get any of those only stripped and largemouth

[@Fresh_N_Salt_Fishing]

Nice river donkey 😎🤙

[@thecreekcrawler]

Thanks my dude!! Hopefully I can get one in December

[@TMOC.]

Which kayak trail are you doing? The buckeye kayak fishing trail is not working for me. It’s my first year so I’d like to be in a smaller trail. Just wondered if you knew of any?

[@thecreekcrawler]

I will be fishing the Ohio Kayak Fishing Trail. They have a Facebook and website!

[@TMOC.]

@@thecreekcrawler Ok! Hopefully I will be able to see you at a few of the events! Thats the one I was looking at as well!

[@michaelleady9089]

👍😎

[@thecreekcrawler]

😎🤜🏻

[@Madisonrvr]

Creek-- that 6th Sense Trace comes in floating, slow sinking, or fast sinking. Which one have you been using this season?

[@thecreekcrawler]

Slow sink is the one I have been using.

[@GB-yk4nt]

I was curious to know if a split ring should be placed on the Trace. I just purchased my first one and I was surprised it does not come with one. Would adding one affect its motion at all? Appreciate all your dedication and hard work. thanks

[@thecreekcrawler]

I’ve never used one on the Trace so I couldn’t tell ya. It’s worth trying out if you wanted. I could see it messing the swimming action up if you were to burn it

[@perfectleveladventurefishi619]

good stuff bro

[@thecreekcrawler]

Thanks man!!

[@jonathanm9793]

Fish. Eat. Sleep. Work. Fish. Eat. Fish. Sleep. Work. Fish. Eat. Fish. Fish. Fish.

[@thecreekcrawler]

This has to be in the Bible somewhere 😎

[@brianathern9154]

Mentions rivers but no seas. So we can wade​@@thecreekcrawler

[@HataKreataz]

CC, Been a while since I've been on YT - work/family/holidays. I finally got caught up on your last tourney, some in between & after Kiser Lake. Big congrats to you bud! What a year! Wow, all the high teens, 3+# chunks you've pulled, hood stuff! Congrats on qualifying for the National event this spring as well. You had better make it out down there!! Is there an opportunity to communicate with you off YTube? Nothing serious in nature, just a brain pick regarding gear/kayak. Merry Christmas! Dave B - NE Ohio. (Changed my ID to Rocket2008)

[@thecreekcrawler]

Welcome back man!! I have been on the same deal. Super busy and not alot of time to fish with time change. I’m stoked for the national event. Get with me on instagram!! The creek crawler