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Good info!!! Makes sense to downsize to help the hook up ratio!!!! I will have to look into copywriting it, I definitely have a t-shirt I am going to be making that says it's not small!!!🤣 Thanks for watchin ken!!!

Thanks!!! I was very pleased with a 16 for my first wacky fish!!! The more details I learn about fishing, the more I realize how much I don't know about fishing... Thanks for watchin!!!

Thanks Joe! That wacky rig definitely works! Thanks for the tips! I'm sure the wacky rig will be making an appearance in the future once I get the details of the rig figured out. Thanks for watchin Joe!

Niiice! Even tho I consider myself a finesse fisherman, the river this year has been muddy so often all I really get done is power fishin. I will definitely be throwing the wacky rig more in the future to really get the technique down! Thanks for watching!!!

Yes!!! Absolutely the adventure is half the fun! I'm glad the baits are helping! My tips for avoiding snags are fairly precise, but I always say let the bait hit bottom but pop it off the bottom, never drag. Alot of people are unaware they are actually dragging their bait on bottom because sometimes just the current will make your bait drag, and that's what causes the snags. When your in current as soon as you hit bottom immediately pop it back up. Another thing that helps is to learn how to snap your line like I do when you get snagged, the beginner version of it is to aim your rod at your snag reel in to make it very tight n then just open your bail and let the line shoot out. Hopefully that helps!!! Thanks for watchin!!!

@@fishinwithish thanks for the tips!

It really is getting crazy!!! The note definitely had me laughing too!🤣🤣🤣Fishing is actually kind of weird because the way people fish vary WILDLY and honestly, I have seen people do stuff that I said no way your catching a fish that way, but they do and it constantly makes me wonder if all the things I learned are actually true or not🤣🤣🤣 Thanks for watchin!!!

Yeah, I used to get a temper with some of my hobbies, but all of those have been dropped... I still sometimes get upset while fishing, but it's very rare and doesn't last long. I mean, just like you said, how can you be upset when you are experiencing something so great!!! Thanks for watchin!!!

@@fishinwithishWord Bro!

Thanks man!!! I wouldn't call myself a hero, maybe just a guy who fishes a lot🤣🤣🤣

That is crazy!!! I can't blame you for avoiding the brush that's actually very smart. Maybe I have just been extremely lucky and never pull ticks off of me by the river. I generally strip all my clothes off as soon as I get home so maybe that helps. Thanks man, I appreciate it!

I absolutely will have a "It's not small" t-shirt!!!! I have a logo already made for it, just waiting on a heat press to come in so I can start making them! I know I have more pictures that people have sent to me, but I kind of lost track of them! Thanks for watchin paul!!!

Yeah man, It's worth a shot!!! Hope you catch a GIANT!!!! thanks for watchin!!!!

Hahaha I was hoping no one was actually paying attention when I said that🤣🤣🤣 yes I have been skunked before BUT I have had 2 skunk days this year, and those 2 trips were actually only 30 mins of fishing and I'm blaming it on not having enough time🤣🤣🤣 thanks for watchin Chris!!!

Also, I appreciate you giving me your ebay shirt idea. It was a good option, one of the best actually, but me n Tiff was crunching the numbers and figured why not make them ourselves. I figured I'm already making all these baits, why not make t-shirts too 🤣🤣 🤣

Thanks!!! Your welcome!

I'm in a similar boat, I have grown into power fishing mostly. Especially when I'm on a kayak, bank fishing is a little different tho. The heat shrink is a good idea! Insane to think you managed 19 on 1 senko!!! Someone else mentioned a milkshake straw, but hest shrink comes in my colors! Thanks for watchin man!!!

Thats a long ride!!! I think I know exactly wher you mean, and last year I definitely lost a giant next to a log right above that little dock area. haha those smallies love to jump!!! Makes me cringe everytime a big one gets a jump in cause I know the chances of it coming off are good!!!! If you recorded it on the gopro you outta put it up on YT!!! Thanks for watchin man!!!!

@@fishinwithish well lol yes and no,its definitely a good distance,but its a dual battery electric cargo bike,so its cheating hahahaha.

​@@sammydewitt4498ohhhh ok hahah yeah I'm a cheater too!!!😂😂😂

Just how many people named Dan are out your way??? Other than my old job at GM, I've only ever met 2 people from that area, both Dan, both from Whitsett. ps-I usually triangulate off of the rock grafitti and cross reference with bridge construction methods.

So far, I agree, O rings suck haha I will have to try the vmc crossover bands! Oh thats another good idea I never thought of!!!(the nail weight idea) haahah I bet I know at LEAST 5 dans 🤣🤣🤣 I have no idea what you mean by triangulate off the graffitti/bridge construction methods hahah You have me here wondering what happened in the video that I forgot, that you may be talking about🤣🤣🤣🤣

@@fishinwithish noting the landmarks and terrain is a habbit of mine, that's all. Once I tried to zoom in on the graffiti and tried to find it on Google, lol, no luck. I did find Aaron Hunts haunted lake however!

​@B.A.Bassangler OHHH haha yeah ai could tell u where I parked at it's not that much of a secret, but I don't wanna ruin your fun😂😂😂 the haunted lake is actually a very special place, and if I was more of a lake guy I would be there everyday. I know there are absolute giants in there!!!

Yeah, I would like to say about your other comment, that yes, the yough is constantly changing, but it's basically impossible to have a video based on current conditions. I would rather encourage the people watching to learn from what happened in the video and apply that to their fishing..... When necessary.... That is why I so often show river conditions like temperature water flow, water temperature, and water clarity/color. Then you get to see what I did that day to have success. I can't hold everyone's hands. If someone who actually pays attention to my many videos can't catch a smallmouth, there is something severely wrong. I say that because, even being a bait maker? I know the bait you're using has very little effect in comparison to where and what the fish are doing. My videos are highly educational IF people actually pay attention, even tho that is not my main concern. My main concern is entertainment. I would also like to admit that I am quite touchy about my bait business because even with me being pretty popular with the locals.... and I hate to say this but locals make up about 10% of my total sales.... so needless to say my bait business hasn't exactly had a warm welcome with the people in the area... honestly, either Fayette County is completely poor.... OR it's basically Fayette County giving me a huge middle finger... what I am saying is local people... haven't even given my baits a chance and my business has been running for 3 months now...

@@fishinwithish My comment was more directed to anyone struggling to catch fish than it was you just as you said you can’t hold anyone’s hand. You’re having more impact than you think especially on the kids. I have seen more kids running around with baitcasters and trying to throw jerkbaits. I think your local following is a lot of kids and that’s why that’s not translating to sales, but it will eventually. You’re putting smallie fishing on the map locally. Even just last year, I never ran into anyone targeting them specifically. Your videos are different than any others I have found. You have a story line but it’s not corny. You don’t show just your catch with slow, boring music playing in your background putting you to sleep. It is entertaining and educational at the same time. People want instant results but fishing really is a skill and takes practice to get good. Again, no hate at all on what you’re doing just a mix up on my confusing comment.

​@alexfogle6381 Okay, I definitely took it the wrong way! It's all good man, I realize what you meant now. The theory on my audience being younger than I think is something I never thought of, and makes a lot of sense. I apologize for misunderstanding. Thank you for clarifying, I appreciate it! Also thanks for watching!

Absolutely! 1/4oz joes flies are 🔥🔥🔥 I used to throw them all the time for trout and would catch nice smallies too! I guess you could say I have moved on from spinners cause it usually catches smaller fish compared to other baits. Not saying you can't catch giants on them, it's just less of a chance in my opinion. Thanks for watchin!

I have seen copperheads/timber rattle snakes from time to time. I do not see many at all, but it doesn't mean they aren't there. Usually, I see them where there are bigger rocks and boulders, never seen any in the sandy area, which are usually the areas with this bamboo type stuff. So, to me, sandy/bamboo areas are a safer place to adventure. Thanks for watchin!!!

Those are some really good tips! What brand wacky hook do you use? I think I understand what you're doing with the milkshake straw, but not sure. Are you using it like a o-ring? or just like support on the barb side of the hook? I agree the o-rings are garbage lol Set up sounds very close to mine I use7'2" med rod 10lb fluoro leader and 2000 reel. Got your order. Thank you, it's on its way!!! Also, thanks for watchin!!!

Gamakatsu Size 1 # 50910 Wet the senko then slip the cut straw over the bait start on the thinner side of the senko. That model hook has a weed guard, you get very few snags. Yamamoto Senkos are heavier then others that’s an important detail to this setup they are effective to 5-6’ of water in the Yough

Awesome! Thank you!!! That is top notch info for sure!!! Thank you for clarifying! I am gonna order me some actual senkos and some of those hooks for sure!

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🤣🤣🤣 yes!!! You are the first and so far only person who caught that!!!!🤣🤣🤣 I waited for a while to see who would notice, but after a couple weeks, I totally forgot myself!!! Hahah thanks for giving me a good laugh Paul!!!

Yeah, I've always gone with paddletails and has served me extremely well, just wanted to try something different. Even with almost everyone using senkos they Def still work! Thanks for the tips.

Its kinda funny actually but I never pull ticks off me from any brush along the river.... but if I take 2 steps in the woods behind my house u better believe I'll have a tick on me... I have no idea why I don't get ticks along the river, I know the deer walk through all of that stuff so there should be ticks, but never pull any off me.

Well, it's a name brand type of thing... Just like Chatterbait or a Creasant wrench, it's technically paying homage to the original creator. You may hate me calling a non senko, a senko but I'm not going to go around calling it a plastic worm.... Honestly Senko people are almost like a cult which is why I stayed away from them and this comment is just further proof of it lol

@@fishinwithish Exactly! I agree with you. It's like calling all hot tubs jacuzzi's or all tissues kleenex etc. I call them senkos even if I'm using a yum dinger. Haha.

​@martinharris859 absolutely! 👍👍