Wading For RIVER SMALLMOUTH With Ultralight Gear!

Part 2 of the three-day fishing adventures with @CreekFishingAdventures we decided to go wade a smaller section of river after a long morning in the kayaks. I only took my fanny pack and one ultralight rod. I was able to catch a lot of fished, but honestly, I am still bummed about the one that got away!

I started with a 1/16oz Workhorse Jig and Green Pumpkin Donkey Tail Jr, and switched to the same Donkey Tail Jr on a 1/32oz Mule Jig after I broke off. Both worked well - the Workhorse Jig allowed me to cover more water, whereas the Mule Jig was more effective in the super shallow stuff.

Little smallmouth bass on ultralight gear is so much fun! Yes, a 4 or 5lb bass is always a riot, but if you use the proper gear on smaller fish, they can put up an equally good fight. I always have fun when I explore this spot!

Stay tuned for more videos with John soon :)

#ultralightfishing

Find me on Social Media! #GoOutside

***Disclaimer - The above are Amazon & Discount Tackle Affiliate Links

[t-ravisaurusrex]

John Dalton has become one of my favorite YouTubers. You can't fake genuineness and he just has it in spades. I live in the same area as him and hope to cross paths one day. But also, you're the one that got me into ultralight gear. Hopefully I can utilize both of your knowledge for more tight lines this year. Best of luck to you both and God bless.

[Hermetic-one]

One time I took yarn from dollar tree ..a #4 crappie hook ..one bb split shot & 4 lb triple fish line...I challenged my buddy ..waded & nailed 24 smallies at Elkhorn creek KY..proving they will eat ANYTHING 😂

[RamonOutdoors]

Wade fishing is probably one of my favorite ways to catch fish. Especially in the hot summer months. Nothing like cooling off in the creek or river and catching fish. Great video brother!

[samuelwarden]

Well I'm definitely enjoying yals trips together so far and im looking forward to the next vids in this series. Those smallies looked like a blast on the ultralight. On a side note I caught my biggest smallie of the trip yesterday in a creek on a trout magnet and 2 lb test. It jumped several times and didn't break me off. Its weird how tiny lures can catch even bigger fish. 👊👍

[Hermetic-one]

Pete Bowan RIP was former army & owned BULLFROG CREEK the fishing store in Louisville ky...he was a world angler & taught people a lot in the best way .I learned from him to get mag butt creek rods & you can punk out smallies better ..still short rods but just fatter at handle ..it works well..

[brianathern]

Nothing wrong with a big haul of fun size smallies on light and ultralight spinning gear. Unless I'm on the big rivers typically 6# and small diameter braided line is on my spools. Another great collaboration Ethan.

[BurqueMD]

You and Jon are two of the nicest people on YouTube. Enjoying the collaboration!

[chancegivens]

So cool to see my two favorite youtubers fishing together. Great video Ethan!

[jgrenshaw]

I understand water often requires more weight and fish often require a larger size, but love the confidence in the 1/32 mule jig on the donkey tail jr. It slayed out there and really showed its versatility with multi species. Great video! Such joy!!

[sneakyomni]

Watch a bunch of your videos this month and you inspired me to get into ultra light fishing. I got the temple fork rod you tried and went out with the kids for the first time tonight. Caught 2 dinky bass but it was so much fun! Also got some mule jigs & plastic from you. It is what did the trick. So thank you. Now I just need to practice casting with braid and fluro lead so the lead doesn't constantly tangle on the reel. So thanks for the videos and making fishing from shore with my kids fun for me again.

[leemowers]

Smallmouth ROCK, Actually they love to get under rocks and break you off... Fun Video. Thanks for sharing.

[poimendave]

Looked like FLAT. I’m looking forward to seeing John’s perspective on his channel creek fishing adventures.

[davidrauschenbach]

Constant action and great scenery can’t beat it! Nice smallie at the end!

[Notjustinnn]

Awesome spot and looked like a blast out there. Digging the new channel name 🤠👑

[TUFFBASS]

Love it! I also just got my first order of Donkeytails and jrs and can’t wait to use them!

[JohnJames.]

Fun watch, that water looks refreshing. I got out early, set to try the wacky rig, lost all my bites on it, then lost the worm. Was out of green pumpkin tubes, so I cut up a Ocho in that colour, and got into fish, funny how the colour can make a difference

[eagletalon]

This is honestly my favorite type of fishing and is probably over 50% of my time on the water. I love using ultralights and I get into trouble with bigger fish a lot and it's totally worth it when you get them in. I also got into fly fishing because of ultralight gear and let me tell you your first 3lb smallmouth or big pike is addicting

[chrispuchi]

Loving the content guys. Keep it up. River looks beautiful to wade on.

[BrianKuhl]

Totally worth the blood, sweat, and tears 🎣!

[heatherlandskron]

great video you and creek fishing adventures john dalton!! hi. have a good evening. i'm new subscriber!!