@@BakerWx man you're a real monster commenter. The bait selection and water quality is pretty bad where you are huh? Perhaps you should try new tackle, or a new spot. See you later buddy 🤗 Be blessed y'all 🙏
@@CreatureOfGoddess The fishing is actually top notch where I am, don't know why you'd make the assumption it isn't. And sorry if I offended you for pointing out the stupidity of a comment.
I love your videos mostly because you show what EVERY fisherman goes through, no editing out the smaller fish, or when you fall, or any of the imperfections which go with this incredible sport. You also catch, again, what we ALL do when we think the fish at the end of the line isn't as big as we thought it was. Thanks for keeping everything as real and true to life as it actually is. See ya later, buddy!
Helpful hint covor lots of water and vary retrieves from fast moderate and slow. Try 3 casts per spot. That way you can get the 3 different variations of speeds to what fish will respond. Important especially when it's hot to covor the edge of covor if you don't have braid. Points pockets and drops from shallow to deep. If it's cooler try fishing areas with rock or that's muddy. If you get bites in those 3 casts fish area 10 minutes then move. If you get no bites keep moving and use the variety of retrieve speeds fast medium and slow. Use each retrieve speed with each cast fast, medium or slow. Trust me doing this helps.
Haha circle hook strikes again. Don’t set the hook. Leave it in the rod holder until the rod loads up completely. Then just keep strong tension. Everytime you set the hook you yank the hook out of its mouth. Use a J hook if you want to set the hook
Nick hands down best fishing adventures on the web. Your enthusiasm and dedication to the sport are unparalleled. Keep them coming brother tight lines to you
My fiance and I really enjoy watching you Nick. Especially when we try and figure out what your location is. For the most, we can figure out where it is your fishing at. We are from Illinois. Thank you for all the ups and downs you have along your adventures. Keep it real brother. And "FISH" on!👍👍
You gotta be patient with those circle hooks friend! Just wait and when it’s had it for a while then reel up the slack and keep it under tension. The hook needs time to move to the side of the mouth, turn to the side and slide into position and the under pressure the hook turns and the point goes in. If you pull too hard too soon, then the round edges just slides right out of the mouth without catching and turning into the side of the mouth. Cheers!
Never in my life have I seen so many bowfin congregated before. I’ve caught maybe 2-3 in my lifetime and this guy is catching them just about every cast. Love the videos. Just like to see some giant catfish at some point.
You are a great fisherman, honest and humble, and yes I fall too...You have alot of respect, do not lose that..I enjoy your videos as you and your sense of camera grow...Keep up the great work, was those bowfin or bourbot?????
6:44...that HAD to hurt...filming entertainment for strangers can be painful at times...🤣 Thanks for sacrificing your wellbeing for our entertainment Nick!
You are my favorite fisherman to watch. I spend a lot of time watching you. You are such a nice guy and I love your respect for the inhabitants of the water. Just a joy to watch.
Seriously bro I love your videos. I've been binge watching them and they're all amazing. Keep the videos coming and if you can give out tips on what exactly you use it would really help out us newer fishermen. Thanks 😁
Normally if I'm using circle hooks, I wouldn't strike/ yank cos simply unnecessary to circle hooks will almost certainly set itself right at the side of the mouth of the fish where it was designed to. Matter of fact I have lost lots of fish when I include strike movements when using circle hooks. If you are using other hooks like octopus, live bait, bottom hooks etc then u might wanna include strike movements in these kinda hooks.
I literally have a 618 area code and can’t catch a bowfin anywhere around me, I really want to though because obviously they are around here but anyways another great video my man 🤙🏻
Hay there 618 fishing, been watching for awhile now and I thinks its great yeah loads of good big fish and the nice music. All make for a fun time by the river.
Omg thank you for leaving in when you slip and stuff.. I’ve needed a good laugh for awhile.. thank you so much.. I’m still cracking up thinking about it.. that little snapping turtle was probably laughing at you 😅😅😅 ❤❤❤
One of the problems I have with big baits is the bait itself crowds the hook. I try to make it so the bait can easily slide up the line if a fish gets hooked. Easy to lose a fish if the hook can't really penetrate. Love your videos!
Love your videos! Been watching your channel for about a year now. One thing I thought was super funny about this video though: Nick: "I am going to move to that sandy beach area, looks like lots of fish activity right in front of it." *Nick walks to the sandy beach then casts 30 yards downstream lol
Traveling to remote areas equipped with all the 📷 🎥 and a little bit of everything it's pretty obvious this one right here is a genuine one-man army 💪💪👍👍...
Loved watching your fishing video, reminds me of when the earth was young and I was dumb! I laughed so hard through some of your experiences - keep up the great work
@@Whitemale69 i would like to see some hodden ponds/creeks or tiny lure challanges i mean, some of the spillway videos are really good, but others, really rather boring, even when he catches way larger fish as at said challenges
My wifes favorite channel! Besides flair lol And she dont even fish. Gonna be another great video!!!! Sit back... relax... enjoy... See ya later buddy 👊🏼
I absolutely love using my ugly Stik lite rod. Use a long spool casting reel and about 15 pound test. Really learn to use drag makes for an incredible fight
Use a slip bobber and hold it just off the bottom. Seems to work for me. Seems like they prefer it on bottom do holding it just a bit up stops them but not the catfish.
Man Nick you were really catching those big bowfin on those small live bluegills! Great video man! I really like your spillway videos. Keep on doing your thing!
Joe Vazquez Alr get his email for me, I’d love to see someone get out her the beginner problem of hooking fish and atleast watch him fight some, glad to help an angler out🤙👍
Dont think he can catch much else, they seem to be the bullheads of my area!! But he keeps saying IVE NEVER SEEN THIS TYPE OF BOWFIN LIKE THESE! well for 1 hes not very experiences and it shows and 2 the markings on those fish look alot like the ones on the BULLSEYE SNAKEHEADS I just dont see the pointed head or the big teeth.
Am I the only one who loves this (fish on) (holy cow) and (see you later buddy!) Guy? Lol! Fun guy to watch. Plus I love 🐟 fishing!
Rick Banks. Yes that is so funny 😂
You are not the only one, no
Yes, you are the only person who loves this guy. None of his 381k followers actually like his content. Dumbass...
@@BakerWx man you're a real monster commenter. The bait selection and water quality is pretty bad where you are huh? Perhaps you should try new tackle, or a new spot.
See you later buddy 🤗
Be blessed y'all 🙏
@@CreatureOfGoddess The fishing is actually top notch where I am, don't know why you'd make the assumption it isn't. And sorry if I offended you for pointing out the stupidity of a comment.
"Buddy or Bait, Buddy or Bait, please be Buddy"...This is the question running through every bluegills mind as Nick reals them in.
Haha bluegill roulette
haha
With me it's also dinner.
I'm dying 😭
Oh damn you got me with this.... Can't breathe
Be blessed y'all 🙏
Haha 😂
I love your videos mostly because you show what EVERY fisherman goes through, no editing out the smaller fish, or when you fall, or any of the imperfections which go with this incredible sport. You also catch, again, what we ALL do when we think the fish at the end of the line isn't as big as we thought it was.
Thanks for keeping everything as real and true to life as it actually is.
See ya later, buddy!
Dude, I'm hooked on your channel. Haven't fished in over 10 years and recently found my love for fishing come back. Your excitement encourages me.
Exactly. I lived in his neck of the woods for like 15 years and hated every day of it. Now I wish I had done this the whole time.
Helpful hint covor lots of water and vary retrieves from fast moderate and slow. Try 3 casts per spot. That way you can get the 3 different variations of speeds to what fish will respond. Important especially when it's hot to covor the edge of covor if you don't have braid. Points pockets and drops from shallow to deep. If it's cooler try fishing areas with rock or that's muddy. If you get bites in those 3 casts fish area 10 minutes then move. If you get no bites keep moving and use the variety of retrieve speeds fast medium and slow. Use each retrieve speed with each cast fast, medium or slow. Trust me doing this helps.
Haha circle hook strikes again. Don’t set the hook. Leave it in the rod holder until the rod loads up completely. Then just keep strong tension. Everytime you set the hook you yank the hook out of its mouth. Use a J hook if you want to set the hook
Ryan Walker yeah idk it looks like a bass hook set
Ryan Walker finally someone said it
My guy
He’s right ya know
I don't think you have to "leave it in the rod holder" though. Just reel in slowly so the hook tucks in the corner of the mouth.
Nick hands down best fishing adventures on the web. Your enthusiasm and dedication to the sport are unparalleled. Keep them coming brother tight lines to you
Always enjoy this guy's enthusiasm about fishing and the outdoors. He truly loves everything about it. Very fun to watch the adventures.
My fiance and I really enjoy watching you Nick. Especially when we try and figure out what your location is. For the most, we can figure out where it is your fishing at. We are from Illinois. Thank you for all the ups and downs you have along your adventures. Keep it real brother. And "FISH" on!👍👍
You gotta be patient with those circle hooks friend! Just wait and when it’s had it for a while then reel up the slack and keep it under tension. The hook needs time to move to the side of the mouth, turn to the side and slide into position and the under pressure the hook turns and the point goes in. If you pull too hard too soon, then the round edges just slides right out of the mouth without catching and turning into the side of the mouth. Cheers!
You should use a small live bait sun fish on a float where you caught the bass and see if you can't catch a big one. Would be cool.
I agree with this statement
Love how excited you are to catch any fish despite its size. Little bluegill on the line and your like" omg fish on! YES! It's a bluegill! Awesome!"
“Oh look guys there’s a raccoo... OH I’m getting a bite!” Hahah I was cracking up 😂 Nice job
I was looking for this comment
Never in my life have I seen so many bowfin congregated before. I’ve caught maybe 2-3 in my lifetime and this guy is catching them just about every cast. Love the videos. Just like to see some giant catfish at some point.
I like how he was skeptical about the automatic hook setter but now he actually uses it often.
always have one with me! still not 100% happy with it, but it's worth bringing!
618 Fishing what are the pros and cons to using the auto hook setter? 🤔
I like coming back to these older videos. So much fun, especially since winter has arrived.
A new species “common carp” glad he celebrates everything! Love it!
You are a great fisherman, honest and humble, and yes I fall too...You have alot of respect, do not lose that..I enjoy your videos as you and your sense of camera grow...Keep up the great work, was those bowfin or bourbot?????
19 min video! You’re a life saver bro! I’m stuck at the laundromat. This will burn a ton of time for me haha.
awesome to hear haha thanks for watchin
This is where i go to watch someone enjoy fishing after a long day of bullshit. Love ya brother.
Enjoyed sharing your adventure, Nick. Thanks.
I love that he falls in almost every video
Poor Nick! Lol
EVERY
That's how you know he is serious about fishing ,I can relate 🤣
Its hilarious hes so Mr clumsy. But a nice guy with it.
hahaha this video was the breaking point! Ordered some new boots to hopefully cut back on the falls... we'll see....
14:46 “oh you guys there’s a raccoon ov- OH Getting a bite”😂😂
fish: the raccoon diversion tactic has failed me..
6:44...that HAD to hurt...filming entertainment for strangers can be painful at times...🤣 Thanks for sacrificing your wellbeing for our entertainment Nick!
You should do a "Nick falls" compilation 😂😂
Definitely need a blooper reel!
Failing fishing is more fun than being successful at work
Yeah
Awesome vid. You have quickly become one of my favourite fishing channels. Well done!
Wow, thanks!
You are my favorite fisherman to watch. I spend a lot of time watching you. You are such a nice guy and I love your respect for the inhabitants of the water. Just a joy to watch.
Awesome show mate It was worth the trip 👍 fish on 🎣
Seriously bro I love your videos. I've been binge watching them and they're all amazing. Keep the videos coming and if you can give out tips on what exactly you use it would really help out us newer fishermen. Thanks 😁
Looks like a fun time! It would be cool to see what ate that Rainbow head.
*takes MASSIVE dump, wipes, flushes*
“See you later buddy.
Sounds like a video title. Lmfao
Frank Concemi nah, it would say “New PB dump”
😂 yeah, super annoying!
Bro I cant stop laughing every time he says it, its so repetitive Good videos though.
Stink bait.
Love the constant smile and genuine excitement. Fishing is our HIGH 😃
Nick falling is a classic. 😅 Get up Buddy! Great video. 🙌🤩
I'm addicted and super jealous of your amazing adventures. Especially bc I'm stuck in quarantine and can't have my own adventures. Love the show man
Fall and reel I see a dance 💃 coming out of this lol 😝
I like the slowmo zoom in shots of the catch, then release! signature camera shot
Normally if I'm using circle hooks, I wouldn't strike/ yank cos simply unnecessary to circle hooks will almost certainly set itself right at the side of the mouth of the fish where it was designed to. Matter of fact I have lost lots of fish when I include strike movements when using circle hooks. If you are using other hooks like octopus, live bait, bottom hooks etc then u might wanna include strike movements in these kinda hooks.
6:44 is totally me every day, even when I'm not fishin' lol.
I really appreciate him leaving that in there😂😭
I literally have a 618 area code and can’t catch a bowfin anywhere around me, I really want to though because obviously they are around here but anyways another great video my man 🤙🏻
Hay there 618 fishing, been watching for awhile now and I thinks its great yeah loads of good big fish and the nice music. All make for a fun time by the river.
Nick's "See ya later buddy" is the equivalent of Bob Ross's "beat the devil out of it" lol. You gotta be seasoned to get that reference.
"This video is going to be a little different, we're going to a spillway" 😂
When your only friend is a GoPro you win every argument
This guy inspires me to want to go fishing every day keep up the best work I have ever seen
Omg thank you for leaving in when you slip and stuff.. I’ve needed a good laugh for awhile.. thank you so much.. I’m still cracking up thinking about it.. that little snapping turtle was probably laughing at you 😅😅😅 ❤❤❤
Should have been called "Using big baits for another bowfin"
“Oh, you guys there’s a raccoon overs ther...”
Why is this a comment?
Chris Plummer what?
This place is beautiful has big fish Congratulations your fishing was incredible, you have good fishing equipment.👍🎣🐠🐟
One of the problems I have with big baits is the bait itself crowds the hook. I try to make it so the bait can easily slide up the line if a fish gets hooked. Easy to lose a fish if the hook can't really penetrate. Love your videos!
It’s a giant bass!!!! Pulls up 2lb bass.......
jer bo 😂
Ikr
Maybe 1.5lb
Mark Marcus my first fish was a 4lb largemouth
Not even
Never been this early haha. I’m sure it’s great like all the rest. Keep it up!
Love your videos! Been watching your channel for about a year now. One thing I thought was super funny about this video though:
Nick: "I am going to move to that sandy beach area, looks like lots of fish activity right in front of it."
*Nick walks to the sandy beach then casts 30 yards downstream lol
I L💗VE your, "that's a bummer...MOVING FORWARD!" mentality. 😄👍 Great stuff and very infectious.
You're missing fish setting the hook with a circle hook, just reel into the fish they are designed to set themselves with steady tension
Hi, everybody, welcome back to the spillway fishing channel where we're gonna catch some MONSTERS!
I mean look where hes fishing...a 30 yd little whole with no cover or debris. Its mainly sand. How many fish have you ever caught in sand?
Another amazing video! I love living vicariously thru you!
Traveling to remote areas equipped with all the 📷 🎥 and a little bit of everything it's pretty obvious this one right here is a genuine one-man army 💪💪👍👍...
Do a night fishing series.
Need to take them Bluegille to the other spillway where you caught that flathead.
Loved watching your fishing video, reminds me of when the earth was young and I was dumb! I laughed so hard through some of your experiences - keep up the great work
That sunfish at 13:00 - 13:05 looked like a pumpkinseed sunfish, and a very nice one at that. Enjoy your videos very much!
thanks for the ID and thanks for watching!
618 b roll and drone footage.
“This trip is going to be different”
Exactly same video
Jason Gauden yeah I don’t know how long he’s going to ride this spillway train but it’s getting old
@@Whitemale69 i would like to see some hodden ponds/creeks or tiny lure challanges
i mean, some of the spillway videos are really good, but others, really rather boring, even when he catches way larger fish as at said challenges
I used a couple of trout heads for bait on lake erie and I didn't catch anything but I think it would be good bait for lake erie
Ive used trout heads in lake erie and they work very well!
I saved a lot of trout heads from this past winter from trout season here in Kansas I'm hoping they'll catch something sizable this Spring and Summer.
Like your videos very much. youre good 4 one so young, You learned this old dog some new tricks, THANKS, Enjoy your videos..
My wifes favorite channel! Besides flair lol
And she dont even fish. Gonna be another great video!!!!
Sit back... relax... enjoy...
See ya later buddy
👊🏼
haha that's awesome! thanks for watching!
Start using whole kernal sweet corn as bait for carp if your looking for the fight from those guys
I catch trout on corn also, also seen a rock bass eat it once too
Yup!!! My favorite fresh water fish to catch!!! Carp are the real MVP
I absolutely love using my ugly Stik lite rod. Use a long spool casting reel and about 15 pound test. Really learn to use drag makes for an incredible fight
@@lolz9418 where I go there's too much crud on the bottom
The turtles are messing with the heads. Happens to me all the time
Use a slip bobber and hold it just off the bottom. Seems to work for me. Seems like they prefer it on bottom do holding it just a bit up stops them but not the catfish.
That “see you later buddy” never gets old
Man Nick you were really catching those big bowfin on those small live bluegills! Great video man! I really like your spillway videos. Keep on doing your thing!
Does anyone else genuinely get sad when he loses/misses a fis
Just frustrating even for me,...cuz he loses so many
When it says 40 minutes ago
6:44 when you get so excited about a big fish, you fall. 🤣
PS: That’s me too 😬
That’s a really great video! Great camera work, great fishing and I can just feel your excitement!
What happened to your new red truck with the great storage system in the bed?
For all the times I’ve seen you fall I can’t believe you haven’t sworn yet.
Such a nice trend.
Great video Nick. Thanks for the fun.
This was definitely one of my favorite vids from you
Go to Shelbyville Illinois at the lake Shelbyville spillway it’s a monster catfish heaven no joke about it
John Long just past the railroad bridge by Findlay is the best cat fishing spot on the lake for monsters.
“See ya later buddy”
Wife and I use live sunfish and brim to catch bowfin all the time. Sometimes they hit whole nightcrawlers.
MuchLove and enjoy your channel
I love your fishing adventure and western background music
Reasons I don’t use circle hooks 1. IVE MISSED SO MANY DAMN FISH ON THEM 2. You can’t get the good feeling of ripping their jaws off
Omg just use J hooks, your yt channel is literally how many nice fish can I lose
Float Dropp bet you don’t know much more
Donate some to him if it bothers so much
Hooked TV he’s right doh. J hooks r better for “smaller” fish that he’s fishing for
Joe Vazquez Alr get his email for me, I’d love to see someone get out her the beginner problem of hooking fish and atleast watch him fight some, glad to help an angler out🤙👍
Just chill and whatch some fishing vid's from Nick, best feeling
When I Watch Your Videos I Look Forward To “Finally Got The Skunk Off The Bored” And “Cya Later Buddy”. I’m Never Disappointed 😂
Alright in no way that head from a 3lb trout. Maybe a 16” fish which would be generous to put it at 2lbs.
hopping on PigPatrols wave I see....
“ see you later buddy “ every time 😂
Love this video bro!! Love the fact that you showed the fall! 😁 that happens so many times to me!!!
Who els said are you ok in their head when he slipped
No one
“It’s a MONSTER bass” literally 1 and a half pounds
Size is relative to the size of the water.
Dude he was just excited and its a creek
FlyfishermanMike the largest largemouth bass ever recorded (Dotty) was caught in a 70 acre lake
Dr Demento would be proud Nick! See you later buddy 🤗
Be blessed y'all 🙏
That was amazing, just love your videos and this spillway!
Since the bowfin is a invasive species, why are you not killing them and throwing them on the bank?
They are native, you are probably thinking about snakeheads
Yea dude bowfin are native. Scares me about all the people spewing all this false information 😂😂
I wish we had these type of fishing places in England
12:56 that’s actually a warmouth bass pretty sure.
You got a new sub that can relate with that fall. Pride took a hit but the fishes caught was the redemption!
OMG. When you fell I gasped......... that hadda hurt! Glad you're ok.
Not gonna lie I’m tired of him catching bowfin
WVFisherman 5186 I came to the comments to here this somewhere cause I’ve been saying it to
Dont think he can catch much else, they seem to be the bullheads of my area!! But he keeps saying IVE NEVER SEEN THIS TYPE OF BOWFIN LIKE THESE! well for 1 hes not very experiences and it shows and 2 the markings on those fish look alot like the ones on the BULLSEYE SNAKEHEADS I just dont see the pointed head or the big teeth.
Why does it seem like it takes him forever to reel in the tiniest fish
He uses all different sized gear. A lot of times it seems like he's using ultra lite gear.
Lol you're always falling! Love the vids bud thAnks for the entertainment as always.
Thanks for the content. Those bowheads seem like an awesome fish to catch.