Wacky Wormin' Big Fall Smallies!

It's a cold fall day but the action is hot on the river and the fish can't say no to the wacky worm! I'm fishing for smallmouth bass on this trip but find some hungry largemouth and northern pike too!

Gear used on this trip:

[bobrich]

Saturday morning in Chicagoland. My options at 9:00 AM are a well known midwest fishing show on Comcast, or NDYakAngler with Matt. Matt is so in tune with what most of us "average " folks here are about that for me, the choice is obvious. Thanks for these videos Matt. I think for many of us, our Saturday's would be incomplete without them to jump start our day.

[paulwildum]

Hard to watch your videos without feeling jealous about the gorgeous areas you fish and the quality of smallies.

[xmk_ski]

You, sir, are the Bob Ross of fishing YouTube. Every video is so calming and enjoyable. Your voice is smooth and reassuring. You have a gentle excitement when you catch monsters that’s just so pleasant. Thank you

[theish]

Heard the Loons calling the birds chipping and NDYakAngler screaming.😱 👍
The Pike was the best part.
👍👍

[cmargheimable]

Your channel seriously lowers my blood pressure. It’s entertaining but also helps me sleep while giving me motivation to get out there. Thank you, and keep ‘em coming

[Swag]

Living in Florida, I have caught some teen largemouths but it never gets old watching you catch smallies ! So jealous! Thanks Matt! Keep it coming!

[Grand-Massive]

The wacky worm is the first and only lure I found that actually gave me confidence. I've probably caught ten times more bass on the wacky rig than all other techniques/lures combined.

[thewhats]

The "wacky worm moustache" is now my definition of a perfect hookup. Thanks for that 😂

[Agilechicken]

Who else instantly recognized this stretch of river from his “how I fish a stretch of river” video a few years back?

[brianathern]

Love the wacky worm rig its been a game changer for me. I hacked your idea and bought some heat shrink tubing and rigged a handful. After only using 3 worms all day of 2 colors I'm sold. The next move was to be showing and teaching my fishing buddies. You can teach an old dog new tricks Matt. Thanks again for taking us along brother. Blessings

[richardmcnamara]

I have fished streams and lakes for years, 70 yrs old, never have I seen so many places where there were no fisherman but Matt! How does this happen? He is a great fisherman,

[davidporter]

Truly appreciate your respect of your catches by your kind release, and how you protect them before measuring… exemplary

[christinerogers]

WOW, Matt, you really WACKED THEM GOOD with that Tin Foil Wacky Worm. What an awesome day of fishing on a beautiful river, thanks for taking us along!

[redbeard]

Fishing trips like that are the ones you wish would never end. Man thats another great day on the water.

[stldavid]

You're so nonchalant. This is an EPIC day of fishing! Bunch of great fish. And the Daiwa Zillion reel is a steal for the price.

[cpayne]

Yum dinger should sponsor you. It has been a pleasure watching you fish..!

[andreasn]

"Howdy everyone" words I love to hear once a week haha. I need to watch vicariously I have been getting skunked left and right lately.

[biggworm]

You have the absolutely best video footage of all the fishing channels I watch. You have your camera mounted perfectly. Thank you !

[MAGAmerican]

Smashing your thumb while going fishing… MUCH BETTER than a day at the office!💪🏼😎

[Schnazola]

You get a lot of Top Dead Center hookups!!! You're the best, Matt.