Wade Fishing River Smallies

I wade my way up a shallow rocky stretch of river targeting smallmouth bass with a Bitsy Bug jig.

[skydiver]

I will never understand why this guy does not have a million subscribers. It is the most exciting and relaxing fishing show ever. I just love river fishing and he does it so very well and the constant sound of that water running can just put me to sleep.

[FaithisKey]

I love this episode. Thank you for sharing.

[Jefaros]

Your casting accuracy continues to blow my mind. Insane the water depth you were pulling those pigs out of

Dude what a great video ..have you ever thought about becoming a fishing guide???? that fish was on 2 inches of water man

[ccmusic]

I absolutely love when they get their "fighting colors" on. Those lines show up on them and it gets me all giddy. They're SO beautiful!

[ML]

Many, many summers ago, in a 6 week period in Northern Wisconsin I was able to perfect this same pin-point casting accuracy w/my Mitchell 300 & St. Croix rod. On the day I arrived @ camp, I found an Arbogast Frog-Jitterbug sunk in the shore mud. I dug it out & it was my go-to lure the whole 6 weeks! Under an osprey nest I was lucky enough to tie into a few nice largemouth, but only 2 years ago did I ever catch my 1st smallie....I'll be 76 in Feb.

[laynebeckmanwright]

I missed you “Bob Ross of fishing”! I got lost down a “fishing black hole” of YT! I really, really missed you! Gone for a couple days maybe a week. I still miss your soothing conversation/teaching! Thank you so very much for just being You!

[snowkid]

Absolutely beautiful scenery it helps watching ur videos these cold winter months in illinois

[frankleaney]

Who would dislike this video? All the perfect people who’s expectations are unattainable I guess? Love the pureness of nature and fishing from a kayak you capture 😃

[teamflanneloutdoors]

Your video's are SO on point, Thanks for taking me along! I've become obsessed with river Smallies after breaking my PB last year, and again this year, still seeking to land a 20". They have been my favorite fish since I was a kid though, they're just so wild. I've learned some new techniques as well watching your vids, your clear heat shrink trick on the Senko is the bomb. Can you share why you use a worm hook and not a wacky style hook? Thanks again for putting out the best fishing vids out there!

[CharlesNolanArt]

Its amazing to me how those huge smallies can blend into that shallow water! Pound for pound they have to be the strongest fighters. Good video, Matt!

[BrandonCardoso]

Down here in Georgia we don’t have creeks like this filled with smallies, so watching you catch big ones out of skinny water was awesome. Great video

[jamesschnell]

Gotta admit, it has been fun going back through and watching/rewatching older vids!

[GRILLBUOY]

that spot is pristine..your a lucky man. watchin you pluck those smallies from that creek was great
next time i see a guy fishin a creek here i will not question it..

[nuclearoutdoorscampingtips]

I wake up every morning and drink a cuppa coffee watching these videos of almost made me late for work a couple times :-)

[armandorjusino]

So much knowledge, plus the calmness and nature all around, no garbage, no crowded spots and no noisy people messing around, men, what a lucky angler you are.

[chasetheoutdoors]

Your still my favorite YouTube fishermen . Always love watching you videos, so relaxing to watch. Keep rippin them lips brother. Keep the videos coming.

[trugracie]

Thanks for the video Matt!
You sir are a truly skilled fisherman. Thank you for specifying the tackle you use for the hunt too.

[davidzellers]

Great Video! I used to fish simi pro tournaments but now all I do is dishing rivers and creeks here in Arkansas for smallies. I had forgotten how much fun fishing was. It’s not work any longer, it really fun

[DerekS]

Awesome fishing spot with beautiful scenery. Fairly jealous of the spots you have up there! Keep the videos coming I enjoy living vicariously in your scenery.