Fishing A Bird Lure For River BEASTS! 

Your casting accuracy alone is worth watching. You just sneak these lures into tight spots with overhangs, and they land almost right at the bank, consistently. Pretty cool

Ah yes, Bob Ross enjoying another beautiful day and exploring the wilderness. Majestic.

"I prefer to just throw top-water all the time." And that's why you have my subscription.

You have the patiece of Job. There is no way I could last that long throwing the same lure with no results. Thanks for your videos. I enjoy them more than I can say and I also learn a lot from them.

Now this is good content no sponsor ads no intro music just fishing. Beautiful

YakAngler has replaced my old Saturday Bill Dance and Roland Martin fishing shows. Thank you!

I love the Muskies and pikes

Definitely I feel like it’s me who is fishing vicariously through Matt, even though I have never touched one musky in my entire life, since there aren’t any over here in Europe. A most exciting video.

Those lures with the wings are great for attracting fish. I think sometimes the wings prevent setting the hook. It's worth the risk for a chance at a nice fish.

Much respect Matt. Such a joy to watch. Thanks for bringing us along...

I walked rivers for decades before the days of fishing kayaks. That is one slick and quiet way to cover water. Tight lines to you...

I have spent a lot of time fishing small mountain lakes in NE PA for large mouth bass. And nothing beats the excitement and adrenaline rush of catching a bass on the surface. The best time was early morning twilight before any wind would kick up because of warming by the sun. The lake water is as smooth as a piece of glass and it is so quiet on the lake. Under these conditions I was always so excited as to what each cast could bring. I always had a lot of success on the surface using gold floating Rapela minnow replicas. The bass usually stay quite close to the underwater structure that provides their camouflage and protection which means only very good casts really have a chance of getting a hit. But under these conditions in the early morning twilight using my tried and true Rapela, I have a chance to catch some very nice large mouths. Now my success or failure depends mostly upon my skill in making casts that land in the strike zone which is a small area of no more than about 18 inches from the structure where the fish is hiding. You knew when your cast was accurate. Everything is very peaceful and quiet, until your lure strikes the water and then there is an explosion in the water where your lure just landed and the bass hit your lute so hard that it explodes out of the water and you see your fish dive back down into the water. Now the fish realizes that things are not right and it is in a dangerous situation. The bass isn’t going to give up without a fight and uses all of its energy and wisdom to escape. Bass of any size get to be big bass by learning how not to get caught. After the initial explosion out of the water and subsequent dive back into the water their first maneuver is to dive down as far as possible to find underwater structure to wrap around. If you aren’t able to maneuver your hooked bass away from its structure then it is most likely going to be successful in wrapping up your line underwater and you won’t land the fish because either the fish or you are going to end up breaking your line. If you are able to move your fish away from its structure upon first hooking it then you have a chance to land the bass. But that doesn’t mean the bass is going to give up - hell no. It is going to use all of its remaining energy to get away. It will jump out of the water and try to shake off the hook or swim towards you and then dive while directly under your boat. I have been amazed at all the different tactics they use to avoid being caught. But the whole process is so exciting and adrenaline producing that it is a tremendous experience. And if you do in fact land that bass, you feel exhilarated because you had the skill to counter all of the maneuvers the fish threw at you. Once I land the fish, I take a quick picture and release it back into the water. And then I’m more excited than ever to continue fishing and hear the next explosion out of the water. And this is why I love fishing for large mouth using top water tackle. It is just so exciting and tests your skill as a fisherman with each and every strike. Sorry for the long story about catching large mouths on lakes. I just hope a few of you found it entertaining and others can relate to it through similar experiences. p.s. I was very impressed with the casts that Matt made in this video. Making accurate casts is very important in getting strikes as all we experienced fishermen know. And one final comment, Rapela makes damn good and durable fishing lures. The quality of the workmanship and final product is just outstanding. If you have never tried a Rapela lure give it a try. And I am not associated with Rapela in any way. I am 65 years old and have successfully fished with Rapela lures my whole life and the are outstanding. I believe they are made in Finland or one of the other Nordic countries and fishing in that part of the world is serious business and you can see that in the quality of their products. They are a bit more expensive but well worth it in my eyes unless of course your casting needs work and you’re losing lures all the time.

I've said it once and I'll say it again, "You're like the Bob Ross of fishing." Been thinking about getting a kayak for a reservoir near me just to try it all out and get to where I can't by bank fishing. Love your content, man.

Fine line between fishing and catching! Two beasts! ♥

Awesome trek, Matt, it's always exciting to watch you work your magic with a Bird Lure, just awesome! Take care and be safe!

These videos always start my Saturdays off right

Modern outdoor tackle is in my home town great place!!!!

Just discovered your videos. Peaceful, calm, patient. Awesome. I'm "hooked".

Matt for all the Bob Ross comparisons today you were more like the Iceman. Cool and calm even when you missed a few. I also don't like when I have to go the ebay route for discontinued or hard to find lures but its a patience game. And topwater...yeah any time until the fish determine the bite is over. We were catching smallies last weekend from sun up to 3pm on and off. The massive cicada hatch and full moon played a part I'm sure. Thanks for taking us along brother. Blessings

Such great waterways you have.

Thanks again Matt!

Again great show this guy does

I totally agree. Im an active fisherman. Topwater is my preference. Buzz is second.

It seemed to me that the fish you missed you set the hook too soon! There’s nothing better in fishing than catching them on top water baits! Love your top water fishing videos! Especially for Muskies and Northern Pike!

You have the patience of a true fisherman! Subscribed!

As always.. pure Fishing.. I’ve been here since 2012.. enjoying every minute.

Your right. Top Water is the best / most fun fishing there is. My favorite is the Heddon Crazy Crawler. Have fished it for over 60 years with great success.

Such a therapy watching your videos x)

New subscriber. Love the view, calm voice. It's like I'm fishing from my couch. Nice casting skills too.

I literally strive to catch monsters in my yak like this dude ❤🎉one of the greats for sure

I have no clue how you stayed so calm after so many misses, love it

Good fishing there like jaws coming up behind the lure🎣✌️

you videos are amazing my guy great to see bless from holland

Always learn something watching your videos. Great content! Thanks for doin what you do

It's like a Crazy Crawler! I had a big bass bend the wing back on my crazy crawler and ruin it. I bent the wing back, but it just spins. I haven't used my new one yet. Jitter bugs are also a great classic lure. Also, the Whopper Plopper is an old pike/musky design.

Gotta hand it to you for putting up with a paddle kayak all this time. Having to put my rod down and missing bites is precisely why i went to a peddle kayak.

Love your musky videos the best, good job, keppem coming. Stay safe and God Bless 🙏🏻🙏🏻

this man makes me anxious with every cast lmao

You have all of the coolest fishing stuff 😮

looks like those fish like when you give them the bird. thanks for sharing

I haven't even watched the new vid yet, I'm just commenting that I love Saturday mornings and waking up to new Yak vids!

I tried the figure 8 move when I was fishing from a dock last night, caught my biggest pike ever!

You definitely use some unusual lures. Always interesting. Love your channel 👍 those fish are huge!!

great meeting you man, going back out next sunday in hopes of catching a second muskie

Great day for some great fish keep up the good content

Wow what a rush you must have had ! Great video !

You should bring back trying out crazy odd looking top water baits and call it "does it work (insert preferred day of the week)" lol

It’s always a good day when Matt posts😊😊😊😊

Thanks for taking us along matt.great video.

yore like the bob Ross of fishing😀

Hey Yak, been watching your videos a lot over the past few weeks, definitely something that is very different for me. I was wondering if you would be able to make a video about what you need to start Kayak fishing, and maybe some tips or tricks. I know that it isn't your wheelhouse but I would love to hear what you have to say on the matter

Great video as usual: I'd do anything to fish with you sometime.

Great show today tks for sharing😊

Matt- you should be the hired by the ND chamber of commerce since your fishing videos make me want to move there!

Muskies are magnificent

With that red eye and markings, interesting to know a Muskie will take on a loon.

I don't fish for them, but I caught one on a live chub while fishing for smallmouth on the New River in Virginia. I've had a couple more on for a minute but without a steel leader, you don't stand much chance of landing it. I was fortunate to get that one. The rush of a life time. Especially when you are not expecting it

I enjoyed this video, beautiful river and finally nature becomes green, good feeling

I have no doubt this will be a good trip, this reminds me of a more realistic version of the Kyogre lure.

I net that's one hell of a rush seeing those monsters chasing your lures nice video stay safe out there

i love fishing

OMG have all my babies!

Livin the dream. Love how you try different stuff.

@2:50, I also hate it when fish jump up and grab at my bird. Getting your bird untangled from the net also takes a bit.

Great video again 👍 You're always uploading the highlight of the week. Thank you!

ALWAYS when you're not expecting it😂

Always good to see your video's

I can hear it now , Muskie - Hey matts giving us the Bird again , Muskie - well we'll show him by not biting , two fish - don't care i'm hungry !!!! Nice as hell couple of them is better than none & of course there pissed ,they just the Bird from one of the best . LOL !!!

Would love to see your vids in 2k 😃 keep up the great work 💙

Hopes for 2 or 3 musky on a river trip, meanwhile me in Pennsylvania hopes for 2 to 3 a year 😅

Great stuff Matt, I’m loving all the Esox action!

2 nice fish my friend!

That guy on the bank got a good show with that Muskie!

It must be Saturday again! Matt, you need a Tee-Shirt that says "Back at it again!' Thanks for brightening another week! BTW - I'm planning another St Lawrence river trip in a few weeks, got some 10" plastic worms, some hellgrammites, and a couple of other things you've demonstrated. May be my last trip, so I'm gonna go all out! Thanks for showing me how!

I wish I could get half of the ones that hit the bait while paddling away or around structures!

Flipping muskies the bird with NDYakAngler

Really clean muskies for post spawn

Matt, you Texas rigged a love jig and casted it straight into a deep pool of my heart. I love you Matt. 🥰🥰🥰❤️🥹

Matt,you rock! Love the bird lure. Peace

this channel is so cute!!! How he buy every one of these animal lures to show us!These lures are very cute

I'm kind of astonished to hear the name Modern Outdoor Tackle on a youtube video, especially a NDyak video. They just opened up their shop like 10 min away. They're on my way to table rock lake when I go fishing.

Great fishing!

Excellent video Brother

This channel never disappoints! Always makes my day!

been following for a long time and i love your videos! id love to see you do a video with a jackall gantarel

I caught a Muskie in a Texas lake bass fishing. We didnt know what it was until we did some research

Man, let me say; I know what you mean about thinking of changing a lure and then just giving it a little longer. My son and I started today at about 11:30am and didn’t really get any bites until around 12.30. Pushed on and found an area with bluegill, crappie. Then came back around after awhile of floating and caught 4 bass with the biggest be a long body 3lb largemouth. Ended up catching around twenty total. All catch and release. However, a lot of fun.

love the vids, keep going!

Given' 'em the BIRD Matt! I really love crawler and creeper lures AND, like yourself, I will throw topwater ALL the time. These lures are a mainstay for Japanese bass fishermen and there are few choices here. Jackall (Pompadour) and SPRO (Creeper) each have an offering. Savage Gear has a BAT LURE that Bruce Wayne would die for...lol. I use the SPRO because it's the most affordable and it's really well made. Great video by the way and thanks for continuing to do all this work for us.

Fish whisper gets it done.. 👍🦈🦈

I have one of the bat lures, I just never used it because it seems like it would scare the fish away more then attract them.

I'd like to get that net you have. All in the description EXCEPT for the net 🙂 Great video, as always.

Favorite fishing RU-vidr for sure

The black with spots looks a bit like a starling.

Hi. Again i really enjoy watching your videos! Got me through my shoulder recovery and just enjoyed looking forward to the next one so thank you! If and when i do get out what is the hat mount for your go pro? Thank you and have a good night

Some crazy blow ups

Love your channel man! Greetings from Sweden.

Wow the same action as an old crazy crawler.

Wow, nice fish!! Good job. Looked like the hookup rate on that lure was not to good or maybe the fish were more in a nibbling mood. Thanks so much for sharing!!

Need to mix up that retrieve. The two times you stopped reeling, it got hit!