I've been following you for a few years and I always wait for the next upload simply because your the only person that's all about fishing and fishing only you not worried about who sponsored your video or promoting some product or products it's literally about the fishing only 🎉❤ please don't change who you are
That must be what keeps me coming back. I honestly had not noticed that, but I have stopped watching many large tubers because they got massive money coming in and still try and sell you stuff. Edit: I would think youtube would be anti promotional adds that they don't post. It breaks the value of their premium service. People pay for no adds, only to be hit a few times a video... "now on to our sponsors"... I kinda understand when it's a smaller channel, but giants do it the most and I dislike it greatly.
I know of like 3 other CZcamsrs that are all about fishing brother. You need to expand your horizons!! Definitely not as good as editing but they are still banger vids
I have been a long time subscriber and I really like how enthusiastic you are. The care you put into these wonderful videos is obvious and just the right amount of nature shots. Am I the only one who feels for the blue gills, how quickly they go from goody lunch to oops am lunch.
@danielhopkins1122 because he does a good job with the overall production and has a likeable personality. Only a few of the bigger channels are more diverse, having access to boats and the ability to travel
@@daviddiehl-gy2sq That Army Corp Officer tells Nick your fishing pole is 2 inches away from the Yellow post! For real dude? He's gonna beef over 2 inches and he actually almost visually measured it! That's just insane! Counting not footage in feet but 2 inches?? 🤬
@Meditation409 and yet there isn't anything keeping him from casting his line well past the markers. If I remember, those markers are for boaters not to go past because of the currents.
@@Meditation409 You're missing the point. The officer was being nice by saying "a couple inches". He really means back the f*ck up and make it more obvious that you're not going to fish near the line.
@@TorryMB small pp flex from someone that wanted to write something in a report. The "do me a personal courtesy" during professional duties from their lack of understanding is poor form. Officer is not doing this for himself he's getting paid and doing a job.
nice job! i was worried about you, you handled the lawman very well and im sure he is not used to that. this is why i watch you your a real person and it shows. now dang it get that big blue i can't wait LonnieRay
At least you ACE encounter went good, though he had the personality of stale bread 🤣. Sad about the paddle fish also, very prehistoric. Rock on Nick 🤘😎
I don’t think they were complaining about him. I think the officer just wanted to ask him to move back a bit since the other folks were within the restricted area and got tickets and he was right at the line. Unless I missed something.
Im from Illinois and can remember when he only had a few hundred followers and now he just passed 600k. I love it. If you are reading this try to make a trip to the southern most part of Illinois and make a video. That would be awesome!
@tomgilberg8038 bs. You think a catfish ia gonna quit living like a catfish becaue they were in an aquarium? Lmfao. How does people take catfish and out them in ponds when they outgrow aquariums then.
@@wakingforbacon6439 they do grow to the size of the tank. you can keep them in there, which is wrong to the fish, or release them into native flathead waters, or just eat them when they are head to tail as long as the tank.
Not getting a ticket either way is a W, guy was respectful and nice, it could have gone the opposite way and just said your over the line and ticketed you, very nice of that dude to just ask you to move.
@@texcav5458 and none the less he hadn’t broken any rules. It’s nitpicking. Would you want cops pulling you over and giving you warnings for doing 55.9 miles an hour?
Idk how well it works but I've seen people make catfish bait from raw hotdogs, diced garlic and kool aid cherry or some other red flavor. I'm on the east coast and chicken livers or chicken hearts also work for catfish. Hearts stay on the hook a little better. Good luck on your 100lb quest
Awesome video as always Nick Thursdays are awesome because we always have your videos to look forward to watching hope you go back to the pond of giants soon
Thanks for your time, try the catfish rig that uses a float to keep bait off the bottom, mite help with tackle loss, I think your 100lb fish will happen in the next 4 episodes, predictions on a 116lb blue cat
Congratulations on 600k from 618 also, Southeastern IL. Grew up a mile from the ohio river and still live 5 miles from it! I go catfishing when I can Love it. Goodluck fishing brother!
I always get a kick out of your videos, Nick. I sometimes have the most fun figuring out where you are from the aerial footage and other visual clues since I live in the 618 too. This one was tricky, but I got it. ;)
If your going for that triple you ever think about getting out at night after dark for a few videos? I like your videos I live in North Dakota and we have a paddlefish or spoonbill snagging season ive got many over 60 pounds and one well over a 100. I used to like the snag and release days would get servel a day. Great job and good luck. Good luck to all that read this also!
Land of the free but you better move that rod or you will get a ticket lol I gotta love that but at least you got to get out and do some fishing and caught some fish too as allways a great episode
I don't recall those yellow poles the one time I went out there. I guess they are new. It's unfortunate about that paddlefish though. He was a nice one.
Trying using 3 way rigs when fishing spillways like that. I have better luck keeping the bait off the bottom and loose less tackle, except for weights.
Where are you at? It's so hard to fish AZ during the summer 😭😭 I always pay for a 1 year license and only use 9 months of it because the heat is ridiculous. I'm personally driving up north this weekend to do 3 or 4 days of fishing in Payson
I love every video you make and thank you for sharing. Seriously enjoyable. I lost my father a few years ago and he was an avid fisherman. He enticed me to go to Canada (Lake of the woods) and I never caught so many fish in my life. Love, love your videos. My Dad would love to see every video you make and I smile in his memory every time I see your awesome videos. Thank you! Regards. Troy.
Can you keep paddlefish in that area? You should take the head and have it cleaned by beatles. They are so cool looking. I caught a 90# on the Missouri River and had the head cleaned.
That flathead was beautiful, might have been small for its species, but I would have been stoked with a fish that cool looking. The blue kitty was a solid fish and nice looking. Sucks those peole decided ro snitch and "report" you just because rhey must have been in obvious violation to get issued citations. You were skirting the posted area, bur you werent actually breaching it. Some people just want to see others go down with them.
Guy who approached you handled it well. He wasn't going to force the issue, but asked for the courtesy of moving over to discourage others from breaking the rules. Good guy.
That flat head was needed more air time it was freaking beautiful. I'm a catfish lover. I'm hoping you catch that 100lber + by the end of this year. You are making me want to come to the USA to do a spot of catfish fishing
Hi Nick were you not fishing for the big blues right after the spawn ,When you had the best luck? That's when I have had the best luck for lunkers. Time after time. Then the fall right before the super cold weather, When they like to dig down in the mud .I know all places are not the same.Great day fishing ,Nice blue ,Oh the flathead wow the colors great. Thank you nick for another great day fishing.❤
I love watching your videos, well produced, videography is incredible. You have a true passion for fishing and get excited catching any species of fish no matter how big. Keep up the good entertainment.
COE are rangers. I meet them all the time fishing the two lakes (reservoirs) here in North Central Arkansas. They have all been great, pointing out spots and what others have been using to catch fish with. COE has a policy of no access within 100 yards of a dam. They've been busy getting that posted. My guess is that's its both a safety and security issue.
Someone Snitched ...smh #MiseryLovinCompany Im sure they were waaay past the Markers...Good on you Nick! #BlessingsLoveLightChristandNOTickets...lol #Ivish Crappie said "What am I??? Chopped Liver?!!!..lmao #FlatHead #618Fishing
That blue catfish getting snagged was what I ran into the other day. I was snagging in the shallows and as I was trying to pull out of the rocks a Musky hit the bait, unfortunately I thought I hit another rock and as I jerked the line, he broke the surface and threw the lure right back at me, Maybe I would have reacted differently if it wasn’t the first cast of the day and I was checking out the area. Great video, definitely makes me want to go back out and fish
3 fishes MOLTO BELLI .Black flathead I really liked the colors . The spoon bill.... what a creature ! Blue Catfish is the most "elegant " in his species .Thank you , as always .
Nick bro I know u like trying new baits...theres this stuff called pro line baits comes in monster blue crab,eel blood,natural shad and worm u put it on chicken these cats round here love it...
Always a good video like always. I was used to fishing areas like you fish in my home state of West Virginia but now I live in the Florida panhandle and fishing is on a whole different level. I love your channel. Keep doing what your doing. It is awesome
Respect is the bottom line that guy gave you his you gave him yours now you know how things work at that spillway get back to catchin!!! Gotta love the bell!! Paddlefish are only snagged they are filter feeders they get pretty big shame that little fella had passed on but he'll feed the food chain
Hey I’m a big fan of your channel I have been watching you for three years do you think one day I could go fishing with you to catch my on catfish is 26 pounds
I've always had my best luck catching catfish after dark. My favorite catfish bait when river fishing is shad guts. Only problem I've ever had using them is catching turtles instead of catfish.
I hate this kind of enforcement! You were 100% legal. If they need you 2-3 inches farther down, then place the line 2-3 inches down! Just freaking petty!
I've been following you for a few years and I always wait for the next upload simply because your the only person that's all about fishing and fishing only you not worried about who sponsored your video or promoting some product or products it's literally about the fishing only 🎉❤ please don't change who you are
That must be what keeps me coming back. I honestly had not noticed that, but I have stopped watching many large tubers because they got massive money coming in and still try and sell you stuff.
Edit: I would think youtube would be anti promotional adds that they don't post. It breaks the value of their premium service. People pay for no adds, only to be hit a few times a video... "now on to our sponsors"... I kinda understand when it's a smaller channel, but giants do it the most and I dislike it greatly.
Plus this guy makes some awesome footage !!!
Good ole Midwest down to earth personality
I know of like 3 other CZcamsrs that are all about fishing brother. You need to expand your horizons!! Definitely not as good as editing but they are still banger vids
@@ethansimplot664am I one of those 3 😁?
You passed the 600K mark!!! 💕👊👊🔥🔥🔥💥💥 We all appreciate you Nick 💯💯✔️😃
so close to 618k
You should have kept your rod right where it was...
The flat head catfish you caught had beautiful markings. Well done.
@@cheryl.539 That was an awesome Flathead! The markings were really cool ❤️❤️
It really did
The juveniles always look so cool but that one was really unique
Always hazardous duty being the first Sun fish Nick catches 😂. 🤘😎
Always nice to watch a 618 video, usually on Thursdays right after school gets out
That was quite the rollercoaster. So many cool fish, and the Core of Engineers guy was at least chill
I have been a long time subscriber and I really like how enthusiastic you are. The care you put into these wonderful videos is obvious and just the right amount of nature shots. Am I the only one who feels for the blue gills, how quickly they go from goody lunch to oops am lunch.
The best fishing show I have ever seen. And I've seen a bunch. I really like your "hunt for a triple digit Catfish." Thanks.
Greetings from California. I love the tour of all your great fishing spots. I see the Army Corps doesn’t cut you much slack wherever you are.
Nick deserves to have over a million subs
How ?😂 each video is the same 😅 same fish same tactics same spots boring
@danielhopkins1122 because he does a good job with the overall production and has a likeable personality. Only a few of the bigger channels are more diverse, having access to boats and the ability to travel
Because he's not them other fishing CZcamsrs only promoting products
He'll get there.
I wish my slow days of fishing looked like yours. LOL
#NawFrrr!!! lol
Then put the signs at the waters edge.
and a rope across, most dams have a rope with bouys on it too
@@daviddiehl-gy2sq That Army Corp Officer tells Nick your fishing pole is 2 inches away from the Yellow post! For real dude? He's gonna beef over 2 inches and he actually almost visually measured it! That's just insane! Counting not footage in feet but 2 inches?? 🤬
@Meditation409 and yet there isn't anything keeping him from casting his line well past the markers. If I remember, those markers are for boaters not to go past because of the currents.
@@daviddiehl-gy2sq Exactly 💯
@@Meditation409 You're missing the point. The officer was being nice by saying "a couple inches". He really means back the f*ck up and make it more obvious that you're not going to fish near the line.
Congratulations on 600k!!!!
Nice to see the DNR out doing their job. I always have my info handy, particularly when I'm out of state.
A strange encounter with Army, but yeah, they proctect that place and they make the rules.
Nice day of fishing. ❤ Keep it great Nick!
And he admitted that he wasn't breaking a rule, so why ask him to move?
@@TorryMB small pp flex from someone that wanted to write something in a report. The "do me a personal courtesy" during professional duties from their lack of understanding is poor form. Officer is not doing this for himself he's getting paid and doing a job.
nice job! i was worried about you, you handled the lawman very well and im sure he is not used to that. this is why i watch you your a real person and it shows. now dang it get that big blue i can't wait LonnieRay
@@lonniekruse5562 Triple digit monster cats !! 💥👊❤️😃😃
RIP to that American Paddlefish.
Cool place to fish. Pretty big spoonbill. The adventure for 100 continues!
Your videos are so inspiring so pure and literally only about fishing ❤
The smallest, but coolest flathead ever. Love how Nick celebrates life!
That color was cool looking.
At least you ACE encounter went good, though he had the personality of stale bread 🤣. Sad about the paddle fish also, very prehistoric. Rock on Nick 🤘😎
I don’t think they were complaining about him. I think the officer just wanted to ask him to move back a bit since the other folks were within the restricted area and got tickets and he was right at the line. Unless I missed something.
@@bigtb1717 You are correct, I misunderstood. I fixed my comment, thanks.
Im from Illinois and can remember when he only had a few hundred followers and now he just passed 600k. I love it. If you are reading this try to make a trip to the southern most part of Illinois and make a video. That would be awesome!
Thanks for the support!
Imagine six giant football stadiums packed to the gills with people watching Nick fish on the Jumbotron.
Little flatheads are very cool looking. I'd like to have one or two in a fish tank.
You'd need a collosal tank for a fish like a flat head. Don't do it. Keep smaller fish.
@@tomgilberg8038ypu can keep kne for years. In at least a 75 gallon. Then once it out grows it for sure turn it lose.
@@wakingforbacon6439 you're not supposed to keep fish and then turn them loose.
@tomgilberg8038 bs. You think a catfish ia gonna quit living like a catfish becaue they were in an aquarium? Lmfao. How does people take catfish and out them in ponds when they outgrow aquariums then.
@@wakingforbacon6439 they do grow to the size of the tank. you can keep them in there, which is wrong to the fish, or release them into native flathead waters, or just eat them when they are head to tail as long as the tank.
Not getting a ticket either way is a W, guy was respectful and nice, it could have gone the opposite way and just said your over the line and ticketed you, very nice of that dude to just ask you to move.
He was nitpicking.
@@Sexton257 he stated exactly why politely.
@@texcav5458 and none the less he hadn’t broken any rules. It’s nitpicking. Would you want cops pulling you over and giving you warnings for doing 55.9 miles an hour?
Idk how well it works but I've seen people make catfish bait from raw hotdogs, diced garlic and kool aid cherry or some other red flavor. I'm on the east coast and chicken livers or chicken hearts also work for catfish. Hearts stay on the hook a little better. Good luck on your 100lb quest
Awesome video as always Nick Thursdays are awesome because we always have your videos to look forward to watching hope you go back to the pond of giants soon
Lots of great fishing action dude! Sad to see a dead spoonbill fish:(! Have a fun and great weekend Nick and see you next adventure!
Thanks for your time, try the catfish rig that uses a float to keep bait off the bottom, mite help with tackle loss, I think your 100lb fish will happen in the next 4 episodes, predictions on a 116lb blue cat
You better do something BIGGER than ever done on this channel when you hit 618,000 👀
Congratulations on 600k from 618 also, Southeastern IL. Grew up a mile from the ohio river and still live 5 miles from it! I go catfishing when I can Love it. Goodluck fishing brother!
Excellent editing and content as usual. Nice variety today. Can't wait for next Thursday.
I always get a kick out of your videos, Nick. I sometimes have the most fun figuring out where you are from the aerial footage and other visual clues since I live in the 618 too. This one was tricky, but I got it. ;)
If your going for that triple you ever think about getting out at night after dark for a few videos? I like your videos I live in North Dakota and we have a paddlefish or spoonbill snagging season ive got many over 60 pounds and one well over a 100. I used to like the snag and release days would get servel a day. Great job and good luck. Good luck to all that read this also!
One thing I love doing is catching little baby sunfish in our pond then rigging them up for live bait and I catch some bug sunfish that way!
Keep on grinding man I love your fishing videos
Land of the free but you better move that rod or you will get a ticket lol I gotta love that but at least you got to get out and do some fishing and caught some fish too as allways a great episode
I don't recall those yellow poles the one time I went out there. I guess they are new. It's unfortunate about that paddlefish though. He was a nice one.
Amazing what a WHOLE LOT of fertilizer can grow , isn't it ?
Trying using 3 way rigs when fishing spillways like that. I have better luck keeping the bait off the bottom and loose less tackle, except for weights.
Fishing is slow here. We've been in a bit of a drought. Rain is coming through, I hope it picks up for all of us. Thanks for the vid, Nick!
Where are you at? It's so hard to fish AZ during the summer 😭😭 I always pay for a 1 year license and only use 9 months of it because the heat is ridiculous. I'm personally driving up north this weekend to do 3 or 4 days of fishing in Payson
@@tygerclaw9898 I'm in the eastern half of Kentucky. I fish Virginia, Kentucky and Tennessee.
@@doglegohhh I see. You said drought and I was like "gotta be close by" nope 😂
Another great video Nick thank you
I love every video you make and thank you for sharing. Seriously enjoyable. I lost my father a few years ago and he was an avid fisherman. He enticed me to go to Canada (Lake of the woods) and I never caught so many fish in my life. Love, love your videos. My Dad would love to see every video you make and I smile in his memory every time I see your awesome videos. Thank you! Regards. Troy.
You are so close to that 100 lb Flathead that I can feel it.
Keep up the Great content.
🤙🏼🇺🇲🤙🏼
It'll be a blue cat.
@@rogerpatton2242 if it's a blue I'm not sure he's ready to land it.
Much more aggressive fish than a Flathead.
Can you keep paddlefish in that area? You should take the head and have it cleaned by beatles. They are so cool looking. I caught a 90# on the Missouri River and had the head cleaned.
I noticed you go for catfish during the day , dont you think for big catfish to go at night, but either way like watching you catch 'em
You should try to fish closer to dark and into the night the big cats are out and feeding better
Enjoyed the content Nick 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽
A cable stretched between the posts would be a good idea. Can you fish in your kayak up to the dam?
There are signs that say no boats beyond this point, but those poles are pretty new.
Today's wait seemed like eternity great video as usual . Fish on
That was the coolest flathead I've ever seen!!!
Great video Nick. Keep up the great work.
That flathead was beautiful, might have been small for its species, but I would have been stoked with a fish that cool looking. The blue kitty was a solid fish and nice looking.
Sucks those peole decided ro snitch and "report" you just because rhey must have been in obvious violation to get issued citations. You were skirting the posted area, bur you werent actually breaching it. Some people just want to see others go down with them.
Man that sucks you can't go on the concrete there anymore 😢
Guy who approached you handled it well. He wasn't going to force the issue, but asked for the courtesy of moving over to discourage others from breaking the rules. Good guy.
Nick, to get those big fish of the bottom get yourself a 12' carp rod with a 2,5-3lb test curve.
Understandable about losing tackle. Do the same here in the river spillway. Great video
The next time you go to the spillway bring some white 3” grubs with you. Simple jig head setup. White bass love em.
That flat head was needed more air time it was freaking beautiful. I'm a catfish lover. I'm hoping you catch that 100lber + by the end of this year. You are making me want to come to the USA to do a spot of catfish fishing
Hi Nick were you not fishing for the big blues right after the spawn ,When you had the best luck? That's when I have had the best luck for lunkers. Time after time. Then the fall right before the super cold weather, When they like to dig down in the mud .I know all places are not the same.Great day fishing ,Nice blue ,Oh the flathead wow the colors great. Thank you nick for another great day fishing.❤
Another great video Nick (just too short) and congrats on 600 !!!
I love watching your videos, well produced, videography is incredible. You have a true passion for fishing and get excited catching any species of fish no matter how big. Keep up the good entertainment.
You made a valiant attempt at staying outside the line. The other folks fishing the concrete, not so much. Another multi species adventure.
Still a good day ... nice vid bro
COE are rangers. I meet them all the time fishing the two lakes (reservoirs) here in North Central Arkansas. They have all been great, pointing out spots and what others have been using to catch fish with. COE has a policy of no access within 100 yards of a dam. They've been busy getting that posted. My guess is that's its both a safety and security issue.
Oh look! My husband almost got arrested 😂 love youuuu
Hey Mrs 618👊🏽👊🏽👊🏽👊🏽
You’re joking 😂 thanks for watching honey I love you too! 😘
That's so cool....commenting on your husbands videos. I subbed to you.
@@618Fishing AWWWWW😊😊
Someone Snitched ...smh #MiseryLovinCompany Im sure they were waaay past the Markers...Good on you Nick! #BlessingsLoveLightChristandNOTickets...lol
#Ivish
Crappie said "What am I??? Chopped Liver?!!!..lmao #FlatHead #618Fishing
That blue catfish getting snagged was what I ran into the other day. I was snagging in the shallows and as I was trying to pull out of the rocks a Musky hit the bait, unfortunately I thought I hit another rock and as I jerked the line, he broke the surface and threw the lure right back at me, Maybe I would have reacted differently if it wasn’t the first cast of the day and I was checking out the area.
Great video, definitely makes me want to go back out and fish
Dude! Love youre editing and videos and no cussing so I can eatch with my boys!
I watch your videos almost religiously, only videos I stay on top of regularly!
Thanks again 👍
We use the medium size frozen shrimp you have to peel the shell off of, use to catch monsters on the Tennessee river with it.
Since you are in that area, I'd fish some of the bays at night on the lake for Huge catfish. This dam at night is pretty decent too.
Congratulations on surpassing 600,000! Keep it rolling! Love your videos. 👍✌️
Congratulations Nick on the 600 K subscriber. Hopefully we can get you to 1 million and get one of those 1million Subscriber plaques. 😎
I was tellin my friend that I hope my favorite CZcamsr uploads and then opened CZcams to see this. You’re the man!
Somewhat smoothly !?!? Looked real smooth to us
It must be Thursday……thanks Nick
Bro the night time is the best time for catching big catfish! Great video though! Love the channel!
Keep grinding man you will catch that giant
3 fishes MOLTO BELLI .Black flathead I really liked the colors . The spoon bill.... what a creature ! Blue Catfish is the most "elegant " in his species .Thank you , as always .
I've never seen a spoonbill before. How cool.
Hi nick.mate please get a bigger net ..I fish for wels catfish and catch fish over 100lb and my net is massive lol..love ya vids! Tight lines
Nick bro I know u like trying new baits...theres this stuff called pro line baits comes in monster blue crab,eel blood,natural shad and worm u put it on chicken these cats round here love it...
I understand your process and how you have to do things I just wish the videos are a little longer. Great content God bless you
Core of engineers guy was cool, you were cool, end of interaction.
Always a good video like always. I was used to fishing areas like you fish in my home state of West Virginia but now I live in the Florida panhandle and fishing is on a whole different level. I love your channel. Keep doing what your doing. It is awesome
Little buddy helped unsnag you and ya chuck him out as bait! Lol
Respect is the bottom line that guy gave you his you gave him yours now you know how things work at that spillway get back to catchin!!! Gotta love the bell!! Paddlefish are only snagged they are filter feeders they get pretty big shame that little fella had passed on but he'll feed the food chain
Great seeing you
Epic video
Could you use the crappie as live bait there? I would've used that
The spoonbill that was such a shame. Great video 💯
Another great video.. what a spot!!! I bet there are some monsters in many species in there! That Blue cat was a gorgeous color
Hey I’m a big fan of your channel I have been watching you for three years do you think one day I could go fishing with you to catch my on catfish is 26 pounds
Another amazing video
Love the enthusiasm from ya @618fishing !
Always enjoy the content!
I've always had my best luck catching catfish after dark. My favorite catfish bait when river fishing is shad guts. Only problem I've ever had using them is catching turtles instead of catfish.
Dang, i missed my thursday viewing! Look forward to it today!
Keep it up. Always love the content. I’m not the first to say it but don’t change a thing. Your killin it!
I’m watching this while fishing lol
I caught a new big biggest fish a channel catfish 30 inches
Greetings from the BIG SKY of Montana. even fishing Fort Peck I've never seen anyone from there.
You should try some night fishing if you wanna that to get triple digit cat.
I hate this kind of enforcement! You were 100% legal. If they need you 2-3 inches farther down, then place the line 2-3 inches down! Just freaking petty!