Fishing A Rat Lure On A River FULL Of Ferocious Beasts! 

His casting precision is really impressive.

This is easily the best fishing channel on RU-vid. None of that stupid-ass, loud, obnoxious, ridiculous "music" and no faked emotions. Just the sounds of a man at one with nature...well done.

Nice! No hoot and holler, no swearing. Humble.Peaceful. Thanks!

Man, you are a terrific caster, it's not easy throwing those things under the trees and bushes and not getting hung up all the time. Great channel!

Best kayak fishing channel I have seen in my whole life.. calm and clear.. no jumping and screaming like everyone else. Love it

I've had other BPM baits ru-vid.comUgkxCbNOWAGmn6nfbCbJDmasvBq7J38KZNw2 before and they've pretty much always came through for me with the suskie smallies here and even with the walleye and pike, but I realized I didn't have an "in-between" pattern so this junebug one fills that role in no problem. it pairs up magnificently with a junebug Zoom Z-craw Jr that was trimmed a couple millimeters before the hook slots and rigged sideways for that fatter panfish side profile while still being a nice'n'compact presentation, a real power-finesse bait. Hell, it was so pretty I even bothered to fotosketch the pic into a watercolor painting image just to show you it's beauty! Even the blades are really well made, sure, they're not of Hildebrandt-level exquisiteness but look at the bead's reflection on the colorado blade, definitely well-made! The only "problem" spot it had was a bald spot in the skirt but it was nothing that I couldn't easily fix with a but of tuggin'n'shiftin' with the strands for a couple of seconds, besides that it is pretty minty!

After watching a few episodes, i feel comfortable saying you are the Bob Ross of fishing.

Thanks for taking me along! I enjoyed "our" fishing trip! I was so into it and relaxing!

So nice to see green trees and blue skies! I just came in from shoveling snow.

This is hands down the best fishing channel.

Ima newbie to fishing my dad never showed me or took me fishing but watching you cast and talk about where ur fishing and just watching you enjoy fishing is aweosme to watch. One love brother

Ahhh...glad I found this channel! No BS, no fake corny emotions. No hand and fingers rolled up in a fist held to your mouth "Oh my God Oh My god" "Did you just see that?". Appreciate the quality content, and your skill. This makes me miss the personality and culture of the upper midwest. Thanks.

So thankful you save warm weather vids to post in the winter. I needed this!

Thank you so much for still having content to release in winter. It keeps me sane

Wow, the swimming motion of the lure looks very realistic. I have never seen a rat lure before, so cool. 👍🎣

I can’t believe how good this guy is at casting. Like…he could literally hit a bullseye if you had one in the water somewhere.

The Bob Ross of fishing is back! All those happy little lures catching happy little fish. Love this channel.

So, I noticed something odd about your videos, ND; when watching your vids, I get a feeling of calm relaxation that I myself do not achieve when I am out on the water...your "zen-ness" is just awesome. As others have said, there's no obnoxious music or forced emotions; you're just a guy in a kayak enjoying a day doing what you love! Maybe I'm too invested in myself when fishing vs. watching someone else, but DAMN are you great to watch! Thanks for the videos and advice! I hope to one day get up to the Boundary Waters for a 7-10 day kayaking trip and land me some of those Pike they're famous for. FISH ON!!!

Really enjoying your channel. Fun, honest, fishing with no BS. Bonus points for being one of the few fish-tubers who is in no way obnoxious 😂. Tight lines!

My parents have been fighting lately and you inspired me to go fishing with my family and make them make the fighting stop. Thank you for inspiring me to go fishing..

I always hit the like button BEFORE I watch the video. This guy never disappoints!

Watching this guy made my blood pressure go down ten points! He’s so calm and can real sling that bait..lol..

Dude, you're a sniper with that rod, fantastic casting!

I get into your videos so much, you do a wonderful job taking us fans through the journey with you. I swear, each video goes so quick because of pure enjoyment, the video finishes and I'm thinking to myself that it feels like it just started! You could produce 1-2 hour videos and I can promise you fans like myself would love it! Such great stuff. Makes me dream about open water. 18" of ice melting to go haha!!!

Buying my first kayak this spring because of your videos. Thanks for the content!!

The accuracy and speed with which you cast is very impressive.An entertaining and informative video. Thank you

I used to live in Riverdale, ND and this is bringing back great memories of fishing below the Garrison dam. So beautiful. Thank you for the video!

This is my favorite way to start a morning

You got some mad casting skills, my brother.

Fishing's own Bob Ross! Great content, brother. THIS is what fishing is all about. It's not a rock and roll show.

Your casting accuracy is very impressive sir.

Your content and fishing videos are simply top notch doesnt matter what your fishing for I watch them all keep up the awesome work and tight lines.

I have said it before and i will say it again. Sir, your casting ability is second to none!

The accuracy of your casting always amazes me! Kudos brother

Nothing better than being able to share your fishing adventures. The rivers and scenery are amazing and the fish are to. Thanks for sharing

I don’t fish as a hobby/pastime but stumbled upon your channel and found it throughly enjoyable and relaxing 😊 👍

The best fishing sounds, commentary, imagery, and execution of task ever 👌

Love the fact that you show yourself casting and casting and not catching anything. Sick of the highlight reels on other channels. Great video!

Hahaha - first time I've ever seen an imitation 'Rat' used for fishing. That's a first for me! 😃👍

I have never watched a fishing video from start to finish until this. I commend you. High quality stuff.

It's amazing how much nicer your winters are than over here in Michigan! 😆

As always, excellent video. Thanks for being out there and letting us follow along.

Beautiful day! Thanks for sharing the outdoors with everyone, and thanks for displaying pure, ethical sportsmanship for others to model after!

I never heard of this gentleman, but it was relaxing watching him fish, you got a sub sir!

I love how calming these vids are

Dang man just love these videos really look forward to them you’re getting me SO unbelievably pumped for fishing season! Ima have to get me a rat and some of those swim baits to toss on my recently acquired first bait casting set up! Thanks Matt!

You're an expert shot with that bait casting reel. Don't get many Pike or Muskie this far south so it's nice to see fishing that I've never done. Thanks for sharing.

Sweet video, feeling the natural surroundings in the sound of bird calls and rushing water, some outstanding casting accuracy around/under trees, and a number of nice fish brought in to boot, thanks for sharing.

These back dated "winter" videos are kinda like heart beats.... good to know you still have a pulse! Hang in there spring isn't too far away!!

Don't you love the fact that he catches a big pike he needs two hands to hold stable, and says "It's just a small one," meanwhile the biggest fish I've ever caught was a 4 1/2 pound smallmouth bass. 🤣 I love your content, keep it up, man!

You have such a laid-back, relaxing voice, it's a pleasure to listen to you.

Sir, you are the Bob Ross of fishing. It’s the smooth calm voice!!!

I can’t wait for spring. Definitely gonna try a rat this year.

I can vouch for that awesome control over the placement of your lure! Nice, some of the best casting I've seen. Good luck on the biggie. 👀🎣❤️💯

The Bob Ross of fishing. "Good little spot right there."

I dig this dude's calm clean easy going demeanor

cool:) That rat lure have a nice movement in the water! Theres a small lake with pikes nearby were I live. The back of the pikes there are pitch black with barely visible patterns with no spots. Only a small portion on the underside are white/greenish. The bottom of the lake are black, covered in alot of debree and old branches etc. Greetings from Norway!

i could watch your videos all day when im not out on the water in my yak

Thanks for taking us along. Very relaxing.

Looks like a great day on the water! Tough to beat hooking into some nice pike!

Have not watched your channel in some time but it's definitely one of my favorites !

You’re like the Bob Ross of fishing. The worst fishing day is still better than the best day in the office.

From the very beginning I was in tension as though it was me who was fishing and waiting for the water surface to explode as a monster snaps at the lure. My favourite fishing channel hands down. The best moment of my Sunday before going to bed, definitely.

Quality video as always. Love the casting technique as well!

This guy is the Bob Ross of fishing. “Look at that little guy, right here.”

Thanks for the ride-along! I gotta say you cast with some amazing precision - very impressive!

I call you the "Bob Ross of RU-vid anglers". You calmly say "That's exciting", when snagging these monsters, and I would be having heart failure! Very entertaining and informative videos. I don't have these monsters near me in Oregon, but I'm going to try the whopper plopper for smallies this year.

That lure is incredible as is your casting precision. Subbed.

This is my new fishing channel. That looked like a lot of fun. The weather was nice. A couple of decent pike. Solitude. What more could you ask for? Excellent. Thank you.

I don’t even fish, and I spent some valuable Friday evening time watching this.👍🏻

I've been a subscriber for a good while and I couldn't be happier to see the numbers your getting these days!... Your the Bob Ross of fishing... a very ASMR/chill vibe to your videos....(dude has never asked once to click or subscribe or comment, or buy some merch.)...Godbless and Godspeed to all the fishing family! Tight lines everyday!

Matt you rock! Love the channel and content! Peace

I've never seen casts this accurate on any fishing show.

Wow. This was so relaxing a genuine. Thank you for just being a normal (although supremely gifted) caster instead of a showboating, annoying anything-for-views fisherman.

Water is frozen here. Snowing we we speak. I don’t know how much longer I’ll last but I sure could use a little kayak action right now

Love your videos! Great success almost always

Another awesome fresh water fishing video , the best in America . And the whole thing was done with great commentary and No stupid music !

Thank You!!!!! I feel like I went fishing. Good narrative, great to see the topwater. And yes, the precision casting is really cool to watch. Now, I'm watching in February in Maine.........gotta be patient for a while yet.

I broke my shoulder from a bike accident at the start of the year and haven't went fishing this season. Your videos have been amazing to watch and help me plan my first trip once I'm healed.

I know absolutely nothing about fishing, but even I can tell that this guy knows exactly what he’s doing.

I caught the biggest fish of my life, a 35 pound Northern, with a 1941 Record rod and reel combo and an even older lure, a Preske Perch.

I'm so pumped to take the yak out and land some hogs! Watching this to sustain my anticipation for a PR. 😂

These videos are great,makes me want to fish more each time i see them.i was a die hard lake fisherman,now i see river fishing is where its at.keep posting these videos,there great.

Yes!! Love it when you post!!

My wife calls you the "Bob Ross" of fishing she loves your voice and commentary

I've been fishing spots and stripes my entire life. Watching you test these strange new lures out is great and has helped me learn new things to try and catch so many more fish than I thought was possible. Topwater is the best! Thank you for the time you spend making these vids.

Looking forward for this to be a regular thing again for you. I’m sure you’re missing it. Hope things went well for you this winter and didn’t have to pick up any extra jobs or anything.

Pescaria top amigo 🎣🎣🔥

Nice to see a fisherman releasing all the catches back to the water wthout hurting them much!

Epic dude 🐟🐠🍣🎣

Man, how did you learn to cast like that; your placement is perfection!

The bob Ross of fishing love it

Hoping I see you on the water this upcoming spring good sir. Always nice to get a taste of summer in these videos during these bleak winter months.

Awesome.

the slight increase in cloud cover has always triggered the pike to bite for me.

Love the point of view fishing. Ace job handling those fish. A lovely body of water. Thanks for the trip!

If you wanna go on RU-vid but don't wanna hear the screaming of other channels go to this man

Is not the fact that is a rat, but the motion of almost anything moving on top water, any fish that is a predator is likley to go for a bite.

Pozdrawia Kris. i like you watching. i im in poland.😃😃😃😃😃😃😃

Youre making me fall in love with South Dakota. Some nice water here and definitely some nice Pike. I always enjoy your videos. Great content.