Fishing A Mimic Minnow Fry For Spring Crappie 

I love how he always says “howdy everyone” it’s the best possible intro to ever exist.

It's good to see that there is someone that still knows how to fish without using livescope

There’s just something about bobber fishing panfish in the kayak that’s so relaxing. Great video as always.

When my kids were little, they were afraid of bones, so I would filet and cut them up into bite sized chunks. After batter dipping, I deep fried them and called them fish nuggets. The kids loved them and if I didn't eat some as I was cooking, I didn't get any.

Am I the only one that watches this channel for the relaxation? 😜

I hope everyone reading this catches their pb this spring!

Kayak fishing is absolutely relaxing. My son and grandson just bought kayaks and I had one years ago but nothing like the nice stuff they have now. Thought about getting another one but my old back wouldn't like that. These postings are top notch. I would have brought home at least a couple of those crappie. Great eating. I used to fish some farm ponds with my nephew in Indiana when we would visit that was loaded with hybrid bluegill. They were so big you could hardly get your hand around them. We used to throw them back but one day the owner said he wanted to thin them out a bunch. We took a good bunch home and cleaned them for a big family fish fry that night. Nobody was in the mood for fresh caught fish for some reason so my nephew and I ate til we started growing gills. Great memories.

Thanks for putting all of us stuffed in you kayak for this fishing adventure

One of the many enjoyable things about your videos is the great scenery. Usually blue skies, lush and varied greenery in abundance, and fantastic water. Good stuff!! Thank you for sharing with us.

As always so relaxing , just like I am there myself . Nothing but your comments and the sounds of water , wind , nature and NO Stupid music ! Thank You so much !

This channel is the best! No arguing about sports or politics. The Bob Ross of fishing.

As my kids are growing into fishing age, I have fallen back in love with fishing for bluegill and crappie

Crappie are probably the most satisfying fish to catch, always a fight. Smallys are a close second for me but Crappie hold a special place in my love for fishing.

Can’t wait for the first smallie video !

Looking forward to getting back out on the open water. Winter this year in the UP has been atrocious. Love watching your videos for the last 6 months

I watch your videos with my 10 year old son. He laughed so hard when you pulled in the tiny pike.

Thanks Matt, that was a very relaxing video and I enjoyed the tranquility of bobber fishing for crappie! Waiting anxiously for your next video, take care and be safe!

…as a newer sub and not having fished except a handful of times as a kid i have to say how much i’m enjoying these videos !

I grew up in Glenwood MN in the 40s and 50s. In the spring of the year, the Crappie's would return to Lake Minnewaska at the inlet from Pelican Lake. I can remember catching Crappie's that were 2 pounds plus back then. I don't know if there are still those large fish running but my memories are vivid about those days.

The variety of fishing content is what makes you such a great channel. I love watching your huge muskie/pike vids and then being able to chill thru a crappie vid. Very good stuff

I don’t know how many of his videos I’ve watched but I’ve just realized he is the Bob Ross of fishing. I can’t wait until it warms up enough to get back on the water!

Finally got myself a crappie the other day. Been going for them for a few years. They are mighty good eating. My man makes fishing look so easy 😅

Just found your channel, like the Bob Ross of fishing. So relaxing to watch.

Rivers and streams don't open here until 3rd Saturday of next month and the lakes are still under the increasingly sketchy ice. Perfect time to watch someone else fishing while getting gear ready.

That dark one looked cool.😎👍

That little pike biting the paddle made me LOL.

Omg. That place is insanely beautiful. Can't wait to go yak fishing. The wind has been knocking ne out of action for a few months. Fishing and rock n roll are the only things that get my adrenaline gland flowing.

I agree! As a kayak fisherman wind can be challenging, but it can fire up the fish!

The Perch LOVE the fry size ones here in WI. You wouldn't believe how many they destroyed last summer on me. I just jig through the slip bobber.

That little hop and catch at 16:20 was impressive lol

Glad to see you back in the yak! this must mean that everyone in your life is doing well 🙏🙏😃

Most calming narration voice and videos on RU-vid!!!

Thank you for the upload keep up the hard work

"OOOHHHH Someone's chewing on my little minnow" Loving the commentary!

Yes! Just what I needed - vicarious fishing through RU-vid's best kayak fisherman!

half of these videos i fully expect a paintbrush and a canvas to break out and to hear "there are no mistakes, just little fish"

those mimic minnow fry are one of the best kept secret crappie lures ive ever used. worked the best for me during the springtime

This style of video is so relaxing I can’t stop watching dude keep slaying

That first catch look like a warmouth 💪🏾

When that pike grabbed onto the paddle, 😂 that got me lol

This guy sounds like the Bob Ross of fishing.

Liked your video, very calm narration, nice voice sound, quiet! It surprises me that type of fishing like if you use real bait !

nice fish. i have been watching you for years keep it up.

NDYakAngler: "Catch you later, little buddy." Fish: "Not if I can help it!"

You’re the bob ross of fishing RU-vid. Always feels like I’m out there with you

Ugh I’m dying for some fishable open water. Winds killed us all winter and winter can’t decide between snow or rain.

Today was a bad day, except for about 20 minutes. Thank you.

We used floating basket to hold them, works great until ready to leave. Sure do miss this, some of the best eating also.

Ah...a relaxing panfish trip riding shotgun in the Yak. That was my kind of trip. Thanks Matt

Good to see you back mate. Love from Chattanooga, TN!

I love spring crappie fishing. A special tactic I use while shore fishing is flipping a weightless Strike King Mr. Crappie Lightning Shad and reeling very slowly as I constantly twitch very lightly with the rod tip down. The lure stays just beneath the surface as it slowly moves and does little wags. That gets crappie to come right up and hit it. A very similar retrieve with smaller suspending jerkbaits, like a size 6 Husky Jerk and size 4 X-Rap, also works.

I think that was the smallest pike I have ever seen! love those mimic minnows 😃

Wow, a lot of action there on this beautiful river - those Mimic-Minnow sure must look super tempting to all kinds of fish in there!

Calmest dude ever.. earned a new subscriber!

Appreciate the catch/release and the testimony on various lures you use. GOD bless you and yours sir.

Can’t wait to see content with the new Compass! I too am graduating from a Tarpon 120 to a Compass (from Hi Tempo) this year. Here’s to 2023!

I can hardly wait for the snow to be gone and to get back on the water! Great video, as always.

Been using that lure for years. Works even better when you put a crappie nibble on it.

Great video, can't wait for the good weather in my area. Thanks, Matt.

You should try use it like a popping cork and can hang it further from the bobber if you're trying it along a transition. They seem to like those transitions. I usually give it about 3 ft and put a 1/32 or 1/64oz jig head so it pendulums slowly and use a 2.5 or 3-in gulp minnow. They love that when they are being finicky with a regular jig and plastic. Give it a pop, wait two or three seconds while the jig slowly pendulums and repeat. Works like a champ, especially at Spawn

your voice and dialog make you the bob ross of fishing

I almost hate to comment because I'm basically going to just reiterate what so many other commenters say. I love watching your videos because of how relaxing they make me feel. Foe me... that's fishing. The beauty of God's nature and soothing sounds of the birds, frogs, etc. I remember when I lived in Connecticut, that truly was fishing for me. A row boat on a 50 acre lake filled with bass, perch and sunfish, with some chain pickerel thrown in for the occasional challenge of not losing your lures! Now I live in NC and have to fish from the shore in a pond surrounded by trees. Sooo much frustration! Between the submerged trees and stumps, the wind, and the surrounding trees and bushes, I think that I may have lost more lures in two years than in the past 30 years! ..and they cost so much now! I recently came across a pack of red 3.0 tru turn worm hooks that were $2.39 for 25 hooks. Those same hooks today cost $2.19 per 4! Can you say "INFLATION!" ...Thanks for sharing your trips with us. Blessings!

NDYak you rock! Love the channel and content! Peace

You know it’s a good spot when you have to go skiing in your kayak

Spot amazing man,nice 😊😊😊

Them crappie love those lindy hair jig bass too very fun on 6lb lite rod

Really like your show would love to fish in Minnesota looks like the fishing is grate there the best of luck to you Rob from California.

Yes Matt I certainly did enjoy the video relaxing fantastic fishing so wish we had crappie here on the UK beautiful fish Thank you

He's the Bob Ross of fishing

Just caught my first openwater pike and openwater lake trout from shore yesterday. First day out on the water.

Nice job I just started kayak fishing a couple of years ago and really enjoy it. I wish i was as successful as you

I bought the same color mimic minnow years ago from a Walmart up north. Can't remember how many fish I caught with that thing before I lost it.

Bro is like the bob ross of fishing. So relaxing

always good to see a video from the fish whisperer.

fishing in here feel so comfortable

I absolutely love this type of fishing . This looks like a perfect fun and enjoyable day out to me . That little pike was cute and those crappie are so pretty 👍

Matt, it seems like all the water there in Minnesota is so clean and such abundance of fish, great video.

Matt, you should do a how to catch n cook video! Those seem to do well for a lot of people.

Best videos to watch with my kids❤

Nice crappie video, and little pike.

Have never tried a bobber with a jig for crappie or pan fish for that matter . I'm going to try that. Thanks for the idea

What a beautiful spot, and great for fishing. I didnt think the audio was bad at all. Youre like the bob ross of fishing. I love watching youre videos. It makes me wanna get out on the banks and start pitching in lures

Haven't seen someone using the mimic minnows in a while. And quite frankly they're a great bait. The smaller sizes slaughter the eater size crappies. And I've caught some giant slabs and bass on the bigger sizes. Pike are a problem when using those but they always are with minnow like baits.

One of my favorite little lakes....besides panfish, it has a decent population of large mouth...nothing too big. Just watching this video makes me wanna pull my yak out of storage and get the rods ready!!!!!

Caught an absolute monster 2lb crappie with a rooster tail the other day. Love those fish

One of my fav pan fish baits i like the dark green color

Always watch the videos all the way through but it seems like I wait for you to say howdy every one. to hit the like button b. it's like I know the fun is going to start once I hear you say it

Great trip again.

Started watching this with my son before head after 5 hours of fishing today. He didn’t even make it 5 minutes before he was out. D

What a gorgeous day of fishin❤

Nice Location.....BabyPike😊🎣🐊

I was scared for a second when i didn’t get my “Howdy everyone” but then it came and I’m at ease again

Croppie. Funny how everyone changes the name. Oh well... CRAPPIE. Man, that's a straight out beautiful place to fish.

Love your videos they are so peaceful, suggestion: do a video on all of your best catches on camera

Used this method today and caught two Crappies easy

Maybe the Bob Ross of fishing 😂

A beautiful scenario and a very instructive video on fishing with a lure mounted on a bobber rig.

The true Bob Ross of fishing. Keep up the good work. :)

Matt the lightbulb just went off when I saw your ski yourself through. I’ve had so many opportunities to do that, and I’ve completely forgotten lol. Nice fishing in that wind. I’ve never had any luck when it got super gusty lol. Good to see you back on the water

Great technique on the push through. Learned something