Trying The Choppo 75 On Some River Smallies!

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  • čas přidán 8. 10. 2022
  • It's a beautiful day to hit the river with the kayak and chase some smallmouth bass! Today we're gonna try to catch a few with the Choppo 75!
    Gear used on this trip:
    Lure: Berkley Choppo 75 amzn.to/3SLYtgk
    Rod: St Croix Bass X 6'6" M F amzn.to/3S8ayfk
    Reel: Daiwa Zillion SV TW G amzn.to/3SufY47
    Line: Trilene Sensation 14lb amzn.to/3LO5aMc
    Pliers: Umpqua Rivergrip amzn.to/3dK7Spl
    Anchor: Power Pole micro anchor amzn.to/3xPYGGy
    Fishing Kayak: WS Tarpon 120 (older model)
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Komentáře • 450

  • @sunspot478
    @sunspot478 Před rokem +265

    Can we just take a moment to admire this gentleman's casting accuracy?

    • @fihsy40
      @fihsy40 Před rokem +9

      yes... the guy can cast into anything,

    • @RoadLifePursuits
      @RoadLifePursuits Před rokem +28

      Matt edits out the tree casts :)

    • @CPTFiXtion
      @CPTFiXtion Před rokem +13

      I guess he can afford to take some risky shots since he can paddle up and untangle it.

    • @tpor1206
      @tpor1206 Před rokem +3

      Yes excellent casting!

    • @deadpanfish
      @deadpanfish Před rokem +6

      Editing is a wonderful thing. You've been fooled son.

  • @topwaterstrike2403
    @topwaterstrike2403 Před rokem +141

    You Sir are a National Treasure

    • @jamescanady3442
      @jamescanady3442 Před rokem +9

      All day long. I don't have kids (and I don't think I'll ever want any), but if I did, Matt's NDYakAngler channel would be a big part of their lives. My very young nieces watch him with me from time-to-time and the calm, peaceful demeanor/nature of it all is just healthy for the soul.
      Thank you for always staying on the bright and good side of CZcams, Matt.

    • @samuelbaran3562
      @samuelbaran3562 Před rokem +2

      Couldn’t have said it better top water strike!

    • @heavenbound358
      @heavenbound358 Před rokem +1

      Master bass Angler

  • @DanKoning777
    @DanKoning777 Před rokem +46

    To answer your traditional ending: "hope you guys enjoyed the day out here in the kayak with me" Absolutely; *next best thing to being there.*
    Thanks for the time and effort that you put into your videos. Without it we wouldn't be able to enjoy these great videos.

  • @Ryanoceros06
    @Ryanoceros06 Před rokem +19

    You catch more bass in a trip than I've caught in my life haha. Thanks for the content and letting me live vicariously!

  • @bronzebackanglerharden3482

    What a perfect way to start a Sunday watching you Matt!!

  • @JReb71
    @JReb71 Před rokem +21

    Love your channel and thanks for always keeping it clean. I watch with my grandson sometimes and not have to worry about what he’ll hear is very nice . Great video as always

    • @thumperwright5106
      @thumperwright5106 Před rokem

      What do you do you dpo Sir when we in MN or anything in the frozen lakes & rivers/streams? Do you do. Any ice fishing? 😂

    • @deadpanfish
      @deadpanfish Před rokem

      @@thumperwright5106 you having a stroke? Should we send help?

    • @deadpanfish
      @deadpanfish Před rokem

      Agreed.

  • @InkedUpHonda
    @InkedUpHonda Před rokem +12

    I appreciate your videos. Nobody taught me how to fish and it’s nice to have guidance. Thank you

  • @mattbrown5511
    @mattbrown5511 Před rokem +6

    You had some beautiful fish visit you. Thank you for bringing us along on your trip to the wilds. Be well.

  • @starkeyshelbyj
    @starkeyshelbyj Před rokem +8

    Yes Matt is a pro - always great! The other thing with these videos is his (not to talk as if you aren’t there) reverence for each fish. Thank you for not taking them for granted Matt. You’re professionalism and ethical respect is quite unusual out here in youtube land.

  • @thatfishingnoob
    @thatfishingnoob Před rokem +5

    Dude!!!! The Choppo 75 is DEADLY! Love throwing it out.

  • @blakeherrmann9784
    @blakeherrmann9784 Před rokem +7

    That is my go to bait for smallmouth here in Virginia they crush it good. Had some big ones yesterday on it. Thanks again for another awesome adventure. Late.

  • @christinerogers5331
    @christinerogers5331 Před rokem +7

    Thank you, Matt, for another wonderful, relaxing day floating the river with you while you work your magic. It's spellbinding!

  • @bassfishingcanada
    @bassfishingcanada Před rokem +17

    Choppo in Bluegill is a great smallie lure ! Been using for a year now and quite impressed 👌. Glad you gave it a try 👍

  • @ricardochong6834
    @ricardochong6834 Před rokem +4

    I have been surfing for a couple of years now trying to find this exact channel. Almost every other fishing channel is like "look at me, I'm the star" and "here's my face stuffing into your face" and a lot of loud useless talk and noise. This channel is peaceful, instructive - with one whom I would describe as a true professional angler doing what he likes to do instead of a constant self promotion channel. Very admirable. Thank you so much for sharing. I think I will enjoy going through all your 300+ videos (done 5 so far and I just found your channel today).

    • @banjohappy
      @banjohappy Před 5 měsíci

      Agreed. And there's nothing more annoying to me than the guys who kiss their fish. How stupid is that.

  • @itzjae
    @itzjae Před rokem +8

    The choppo 75 is my first topwater lure..love to see you using it in your videos 😅😂👍

  • @waltgr6470
    @waltgr6470 Před rokem +10

    Matt, thank you for taking us along on another great fishing adventure. Big congratulations on reaching 300K subscribers, definitely well deserved.

  • @mhoude36
    @mhoude36 Před rokem +5

    The Choppo is my #1 go to topwater, especially the frog pattern! I definitely run both but I think the choppos sound better and I don't get my line wrapped on the hooks during casts like I do the Plopper 75. But hey they both have a place in my tacklebox!

  • @seydoggy.fishing
    @seydoggy.fishing Před rokem +1

    I go to the choppo over the plopper most days. I've been the heck out of them and used them for years on end.

  • @TheOutdoorConquest
    @TheOutdoorConquest Před rokem +10

    Awesome video again Matt! I really like the louder plop the choppo makes personally!

  • @joseisraelbriones8950
    @joseisraelbriones8950 Před rokem +3

    I think I've become a better angler just from watching your videos! thanks for the tips and the time you take to make these videos!

  • @headcharge666
    @headcharge666 Před rokem +3

    I love this channel! I give thumbs up every time right when I start the video, because they never fail!

  • @russ3022
    @russ3022 Před rokem +3

    Always enjoy your fishing trips. Thanks for sharing!

  • @stonefly69
    @stonefly69 Před rokem

    Another great vid! I love that you show us the cast, the splash and the retrieve - great photography! Thanks!

  • @williamelliott4444
    @williamelliott4444 Před rokem +7

    I’ve always switched between the two because the sound is a little different. The hooks are different too. The Plopper has a more robust hook while the Choppo has a lighter wire. I actually think my hook and land ratio might be better with the Berkeley hooks.

  • @RK_Fishing.
    @RK_Fishing. Před rokem +1

    I just love watching your videos. It keeps me busy during this cold weather

  • @ColsenTaylorFishing
    @ColsenTaylorFishing Před rokem +4

    Let’s go! Just picked up the choppo 75 the other day! Keep it up, right lines.

  • @millz__
    @millz__ Před rokem +4

    Congrats on 300k!! I love watching your pike and musky fishing videos even tho I’m a southern bass fisherman

  • @TheArtisticAngler
    @TheArtisticAngler Před rokem

    I love it at 14:29, "Thats a fish!" You aced it too! Lol Watching your videos is so relaxing compared to most. No drama at all! I love the relaxed style!

  • @nick.smith616
    @nick.smith616 Před rokem +3

    Literally ordered that exact Choppo yesterday. Excited to give it a try. Good stuff buddy

  • @RadBadFishing
    @RadBadFishing Před rokem

    Choppo is my favorite lure, standard buzz bait was my go to for the longest time. Then I tried the choppo, I was hooked with how many fish I was catching on it. Rewatching your old videos and boy I can't wait for spring and summer. I am having such a hard time finding a decent ice fishing spot this year, making it hard to get into. As soon as I'm able to get out on my kayak, I will be out there enjoying the beautiful sound of open water.

  • @TrueNorthOutdoorAdventures

    Love your Vids Matt! I'm a huge W.P. fan but have been throwing the Choppo a lot this year with great results on both Large & Small jaws. Thanks for your work!

  • @midwestfischerman
    @midwestfischerman Před rokem +4

    It is awesome to see how loud the Choppo 75 plops, it's on my shopping list for sure! I already love the Whopper Plopper 75. I don't care for either the Choppo 90 or Whopper Plopper 90. The plopper tails on each are too small and those lures must be burned way too far before the plopping begins.

  • @chrstinevanee3816
    @chrstinevanee3816 Před rokem

    Love watching you fish, I can hear the water…. That’s what’s part of fishing ,for me, thank you

  • @lanierkayakbassfishing7950

    That color is magic I just bought it 2 days ago and crushed like 20 bass on it already

  • @gillescorneillier6171

    Really love your videos (all of them) !
    Just can't wait 'till Sunday to get a new one to view.
    Just keep on !

  • @allforugod
    @allforugod Před 11 měsíci +1

    I love when I watch your videos and know where you are. This is a great spot. 😉😊

  • @marcjuras1623
    @marcjuras1623 Před rokem

    I'll probably never get tired of your vids. Best fishing-content here on CZcams 👍

  • @george8214
    @george8214 Před rokem +1

    Beautiful fall day fishing in the Midwest! Great post!

  • @hunterwilliams8924
    @hunterwilliams8924 Před rokem +2

    Totally agree with the lure choice! I have broken several Choppo & Googan Revolvers because of the plastic plopper but I have never once broken a whopper plopper.

  • @aceboardtheangler5252
    @aceboardtheangler5252 Před rokem +2

    I’ve been waiting for this one!!! Choppo is King

  • @donaldtruster1064
    @donaldtruster1064 Před rokem +2

    Thanks Matt ,great video & solid advice!

  • @adamduane1320
    @adamduane1320 Před rokem +1

    One thing ive learned from watching your videos is how to net the fish and then slip the handle under my leg off to the side. I had issues landing fish until i saw an example of how you do it. Ive only been kayak fishing for a bout 2 months so im still learning. Thanks for being super relaxing and educational to watch!

    • @banjohappy
      @banjohappy Před 5 měsíci

      Yes he has kayak fishing down to a science. When you have so much clutter in such a small space, you have to know what you're doing.

  • @TUFFBASS
    @TUFFBASS Před rokem +1

    Congrats on 300k! You are a true inspiration sir!

  • @Jake4211-
    @Jake4211- Před 10 měsíci +1

    Listening to you narrate your fishing is like listening to Mr. Rogers 🤗

  • @j4ckzilla615
    @j4ckzilla615 Před rokem +1

    I love these river videos they are always so calming

  • @IllIIIlIIII
    @IllIIIlIIII Před rokem +18

    Your cast accuracy is insane!

    • @rolandgdean
      @rolandgdean Před rokem +4

      I'm sure he has PLENTY of footage of him casting into the trees. Maybe some day we'll get a really good "whooper bloopers" video.

    • @ychongy
      @ychongy Před rokem

      Its a skol vikings thing 😏

    • @docv73
      @docv73 Před rokem +1

      @@rolandgdean he's shown a few. But only a few. The comments below are talking about how surprised people are that he's human. 😁

  • @colinmahon19
    @colinmahon19 Před rokem +2

    Berkley choppo for the win! Great video Matt

  • @anthonyferreira6236
    @anthonyferreira6236 Před rokem +3

    I’m new in your channel but by far the best one !!!! I’ve seen all the vids . All the best from Portugal !!!! 😊

  • @bennettaukerman6802
    @bennettaukerman6802 Před rokem +2

    This is one of my all time favorite baits for smallmouth. They hit it so hard every time!

  • @reneaurora4721
    @reneaurora4721 Před rokem +2

    Excellent as always!!

  • @nachoietaco6289
    @nachoietaco6289 Před rokem +2

    Definitely need to try this one out. Congrats on 300k!

  • @ericwakeman6665
    @ericwakeman6665 Před rokem +2

    Absolutely fantastic video man love yer stuff so much

  • @upallnyte2000
    @upallnyte2000 Před rokem

    Nice trip thanks for dragging me behind the kayak with ya!

  • @derianmcdougall1441
    @derianmcdougall1441 Před rokem +1

    Such good content for a slow Sunday.

  • @tmkayakfishing8236
    @tmkayakfishing8236 Před rokem +1

    Always enjoy your work!

  • @shannonwalker4098
    @shannonwalker4098 Před rokem +3

    Congratulations on 300k!

  • @Frank_F
    @Frank_F Před rokem

    Congrats on the 300k!!! Been here since about 50k. Fav channel then, fav channel now!

  • @eabaskervill
    @eabaskervill Před rokem +2

    I’m literally doing the same thing. I’m a WP guy myself, but saw some Choppos on sale. Aesthetically I prefer the Choppos, but the sound and feel are about the same. Both fun of course. Tried the Maverick 90 and the Bone 75 is next. Keep up the lure vids. They’re always fun.

  • @adcatchem2707
    @adcatchem2707 Před rokem +2

    Congrats reaching 300k yak!!! I truly appreciate the videos you produce on the water! Make a man wanna tell his wife he’s running to the store for a minute to pitch a line !!!

  • @CountryWolf_TX
    @CountryWolf_TX Před rokem +1

    Awesome as always!

  • @brianathern9154
    @brianathern9154 Před rokem

    Great video Matt. We do appreciate your side by side comparison of lures. Bought a couple Ozark frog lures for a buddy and I'm confident he'll catch fish. Loving putting the Whopper Plopper 75 perch and 60 monkey butt and bone colors to use. Hard to beat when the bass are aggressive. Thanks for taking us along again brother. Blessings

  • @truebalsamhogs
    @truebalsamhogs Před rokem

    Thanks for yet another well done and entertaining video.

  • @galenm8002
    @galenm8002 Před rokem

    Huge fan man! you turned me on to River2Sea lures and I absolutely smashed the bass this year in Ontario! cheers man, happy fishing

  • @chriscasner607
    @chriscasner607 Před rokem +2

    Such great content and scenery.

  • @awdies
    @awdies Před rokem +2

    Sunday Morning Yak followed by football, can't get much better than that!

  • @brucesheehe6305
    @brucesheehe6305 Před rokem +2

    Ah, the old Karate-Choppo trick!

  • @pittsburghangler
    @pittsburghangler Před rokem +1

    Congrats on 300k my guy! Well deserved! Long time sub

  • @randallburgess46
    @randallburgess46 Před rokem

    Another great ride in the yak! I was going to ask which lure you prefer, but you answered my question. I would count more on the plopper. Thank You for another amazing video! ❤

  • @Mike_Richardson_1955
    @Mike_Richardson_1955 Před rokem

    Hey Matt great video my brother!!! I love the sound of the crickets at the end of the video!!!

  • @tbone198786
    @tbone198786 Před rokem

    Awesome. Also, congrats to 300k

  • @trs4437
    @trs4437 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Love your videos. Best fishing channel. I’ve been using Choppos 75 and 90 this fall on a small Crown lake here in Ontario and I like them. Ones a perch and the other a frog. The smallies are going for them. Mostly reaction strikes which makes it that much more fun. Here in Canada the Choppo is also roughly ten bucks cheaper than the Whopper Plopper.

  • @underdogoutdoors
    @underdogoutdoors Před rokem +2

    Awesome as usual sir!

  • @truthis777
    @truthis777 Před rokem +2

    Thank you for such beautiful content 😊

  • @clintseltzner8658
    @clintseltzner8658 Před rokem +1

    Congratulations on 300k !!!!

  • @coreyhardisty5312
    @coreyhardisty5312 Před rokem +2

    I caught my pb largemouth from the kayak with this same lure. Great video!

  • @the2060ish
    @the2060ish Před rokem

    Weed action on the paddle was exciting. Love the here and there pike thow in a catfish and its a show.👍👍🐟🦈 tight lines.

  • @Patricklane37
    @Patricklane37 Před rokem +2

    Matt love the videos keep up the great work

  • @FiveBaits
    @FiveBaits Před rokem +4

    Oh gosh, how great it is to watch your new relaxing video right after lunch? ❤

    • @hustlasstory7611
      @hustlasstory7611 Před rokem +1

      Lunch? Lol

    • @waltgr6470
      @waltgr6470 Před rokem

      @@hustlasstory7611 I think he is in Italy….late lunch

    • @hustlasstory7611
      @hustlasstory7611 Před rokem

      @@waltgr6470 🙂

    • @FiveBaits
      @FiveBaits Před rokem +1

      @@hustlasstory7611 it was 3pm 🤷🏻
      Shocking news for you: other time zones exist.
      Greetings from the future! 🇮🇹
      (Yes, I just had dinner) (pizza, of course.)

  • @robjones7410
    @robjones7410 Před rokem

    Loved the video, Brother! Just a tip I learned from watching others use these type baits is that ALWAYS have a worm ready for those times when you miss them. Throw them in the area and get them!

  • @robertbutcher4201
    @robertbutcher4201 Před rokem

    Another great video and action!!🎣

  • @AvocatDude
    @AvocatDude Před rokem

    Really enjoying your fishing videos, thanks.

  • @canajian
    @canajian Před rokem +1

    these are great to sit back and enjoy 👋😎👍

  • @zzxxyy22
    @zzxxyy22 Před rokem

    Thanks for the show

  • @davidparillo9282
    @davidparillo9282 Před rokem

    Another great day! Thanks!

  • @shamil808
    @shamil808 Před rokem

    Congrats on 300K subs. Definitely well-deserved. 🙇‍♂

  • @DoubleBogeyBass
    @DoubleBogeyBass Před rokem +1

    Congrats on hitting 300K subs!

  • @andrewmazaik8407
    @andrewmazaik8407 Před rokem +2

    Nice Sunday morning surprised at work, thanks

  • @HoosierCarnivore
    @HoosierCarnivore Před rokem +1

    Great video! congrats on 300k!

  • @colinveith3721
    @colinveith3721 Před rokem

    Wonderful watching you. Topwater for smallies is SO good. If youre taking any more requests....SPRO Cyclone Prop Jr! Weird! Had great luck with it last month fishing La Chute river into Lake Champlain! Mine was "Bone Duck" color. Have since bought two more! ( Spring in my area brings cottonwood tree "fuzz" EVERYWHERE! It gums up the works on my smaller Whopper Ploppers. Not a problem with the Spro.)

  • @batboibob4910
    @batboibob4910 Před rokem +1

    Thank you as always!

  • @SirensOfSEWI
    @SirensOfSEWI Před rokem +1

    Awesome vid, and congrats on 300k subs!! 🎉

  • @AlfredMorganOutdoors
    @AlfredMorganOutdoors Před rokem +1

    Great content as always! Thanks man

  • @sauraplay2095
    @sauraplay2095 Před rokem

    Another great video from you!

  • @DEVILDOGG705
    @DEVILDOGG705 Před rokem +2

    Around here in Ontario; choppos are about $15Cn and whopperploppers are closer to $25Cn and much harder to find. Competition will bring a price-drop, hopefully. ;) I've caught fish on the $3Cn knockoffs from china too.

  • @scottkniss3760
    @scottkniss3760 Před rokem +2

    Once again, the Bob Ross of fishing strikes again... no pun intended. 😁 Beautiful scenery, great action, and the soothing narration is the icing on the cake. Looking forward to the next adventure in the kayak...!

  • @emz7638
    @emz7638 Před rokem +1

    Grats on 300k

  • @robroy4406
    @robroy4406 Před rokem

    Another nice video, thanks for sharing .

  • @vitregqq6942
    @vitregqq6942 Před rokem +2

    I would love to have the opportunity to fish for bass one day. In Europe I mostly do carp and pike fishing. It's a rush when you hook a pike top water, but I dream to be able to fish bass from kayak in the river.

  • @ColsenTaylorFishing
    @ColsenTaylorFishing Před rokem

    Congratulations on the 300k!!!!🎉

  • @johns3292
    @johns3292 Před rokem +2

    Well done on 300k subs.