Fishing For Snake Bass 

Every time I watch this guy's channel I picture Bob Ross spending the afterlife fishing in one of his paintings...relaxing, beautiful scenery, top notch all the way around, refreshingly different, in the best kind of way! This helped me get through a pretty ruff day..thanks.. Keep em comin & I'll keep watchin.. my hats off to you sir!..tight lines..👍

I’ve been watching your channel for a long time, every time I see one of your videos I put down everything. Keep doing what you do!

Best fishing channel on RU-vid... HANDS DOWN. IM dealing with some health issues and in and out of the hospital.t's nice to sit back, relax, watch some awesome fishing, and it keeps my mind off of things for 20 minutes at a time. THANK YOU

Within seconds I had the intuition which lake you were on. Then your description and some further views confirmed it for me. I used to fish there over 30 years ago and I often heard that there were LMB in the bays. I think we only caught one once. What a beautiful lake. Thanks for the memories.

St Croix needs to sponsor you as well. I bought their rods because you use them and they are a bang for the buck. Just well crafted and all business.

I don't think I would enjoy the winters up there, but the fishing up your way is some of the best. Lots of lakes and rivers and they seem to all be full of fish. THAT I'm envious of.

Wow this lake is beautiful. Crystal clear water and awesome bass

Nice lake! Enjoyed hearing the Loons in the background. 👍

Savage Gear needs to sponsor this man. Every time he posts a 3D Snake lure video I end up buying another one 😆

What an absolutely GORGEOUS lake! Love to see you get after those trout, they would be a great early spring/ice-out fish when they’re still shallow, they’ll cruise along the edges of shelf ice looking for insects and forage- go get ‘em!

Yup I'm hitting the lake this afternoon, our rivers have been flowing to heavy for at least a month now. Awesome lake there!! Smallmouth and largemouth, don't see thst often. Great video👍

Matt, I would love nothing more than to see you do a trout video! Fingers crossed!

Any day where the topwater bite exceeds subsurface is a GOOD day!

Loading up the trailer this morning to head out fishing. Looks like a decent day for some middle MN lakes.

What a great way to start my Sunday morning. Another awesome video!

I've been watching your videos for some time now and absolutely love the content. You have such a mellow vibe, kinda the "Bob Ross" of fishing.

I love seein all these nice smallies! Another great vid of catchin em! Minnesota sure is a beautiful state with some amazing fisheries!

Beautiful lake. First video where I actually saw another boat on the water!

Always blown away at the beauty of these fisheries you have access to. Sheesh.

That lure has some great action! No wonder the bass can't leave it alone. Thanks for the video! I always enjoy watching!

It’s like watching Mr. Rogers… with a freakin fishin’ pole!!! Awesome!

Great content as always! I love how there is no sponsorships, ads, nonsense, etc. it’s what makes your videos so special.

Matt, thank you so much for taking us along on a wonderful, scenic and peaceful lake for some top water excitement, that produced some really nice smallies and largemouth!!! Take care and be safe, anxiously awaiting your next video!

Wish we had more lakes like that around here. We used to have a few, but they've become race tracks for jet skis and high horsepower speed boats.

The hits came as you paralleled the shore with long casts-when you went deep and threw at the shore the hits stopped. Later on, you started doing the same thing-that's when the hits began again. The most active fish were shallow, chasing/looking for baitfish, and paying less attention to you [jmo]. Great video. God bless. [edit]: What a beautiful lake-I hope you go back again e.g., fall monster bass and/or ice fishing walleyes/trout.

Sweet bass brother! Even caught some bonus largies. Really like seeing the top water catches gets me every time. Thanks as well for posting, the view at the places you fish is awesome! 👍🎣🌳🌊

The fishing, as always, is top notch. But the boat wake footage was so fun! It was like I was in the kayak! Great job!

The first catch brought the whole school with him! I love it when that happens!

I have that same lure in black. So realistic! 👌🎣 Loving the videos! 👍😁

Recent subscriber to the channel, and newly interested in yak fishing. Your videos are excellent. As many have said, keep doing what you are doing. These are enjoyable / calm / natural vids that appeal to what many got into fishing in the first place for.

I’m hoping you will make a 1 to 2 hour video! Mesmerizing fishing. Thank you

That lake looks like a dream location

That rod is a damn workhorse

Best Fisherman I've seen on RU-vid. I always enjoy watching your videos Thanks

Just came back from a bag, and my PB from my kayak. Thanks Matt for making this seem easy! I just went out with no expectation and some relaxation, dropped a worm to a couple small males and she was hungry! Wow so fun!!!!

Nice size fish best episode I've watched so far

Hey I don’t know if anyone has ever said this but you’re like the Bob Ross of fishing videos.

Beautiful lake, those fish look fat and happy. Sunday morning coffee and a new vid drop,SWEET! Rock on!

You should talk like Cobra Commander when you fish with that lure.

After eons of Eagles and Ospreys eating fish in clear water with mid day sunshine lighting them up, the fish have instinctually learned to stay deep. They hit top water in the early morning and late evening when they are not as vulnerable. The whacky worm or drop shot is the way to go in the bright middle of the day. Matt is always teaching me something I might have known, but it isn't in the front of my mind when I hit the water. Thanks again to the master fisherman.

What a beautiful lake! And those marvellous fights in that clear water, too! Awesome…I was puzzled when at first you didn’t mention largemouth among the species in that water. It seemed somewhat odd to me…but there they were! Also It would have been great to see some beautiful walleye or trout (American lake trout of the char family?) caught in that gorgeous scenery. Over here in Europe zander ( very similar to walleye) also prefer low light conditions. Also zander is a delicious fish. Encouraged by your videos I have purchased all the famous lures that you use, especially those by Savage Gear and this snake will be no exception. I can’t wait to get one! Its action is wonderful.

What are those birds I hear on the lake......sounds so peaceful. The snake made the diff in this one no doubt. I didnt even know snakes were on the menu in MN lol.............nice job👍

I learn a lot every time I watch one of your videos. Thank you and keep up the great work

I think it might be 3 summers since I asked you about trout fishing, and you said that you would consider it the following summer. I still live in hope that some fine day you will give it a go. It's not that hard a fish to catch unless you go for artificial flies. My best day as a 14 year old was 36 trout and 4 Chub on wholemeal bread, using a size 6, 7 or 8 hook.

Go out on my own great fishing session, and come home to a new NDYak video. Life is good 😊

Thanks for taking me along! The large mouth were a surprise bonus! All of the bass were healthy looking 👀. Another great day of fishing. You are the best!

what lake is this? water is nice and clear

Love the action of that snake lure! It's no wonder why the bass just hammered that thing.

I loved hearing the loons - brings back wonderful memories.

That lake looks sick

hail to the king of fishing on youtube :)

Finally, a couple of fish classified as "Tanks." Very few of them this year. Got to tease you a little as your videos are so much fun and make me home sick for Minnesota.

I caught my first smallie this weekend. I see why you love catching them so much!

The bob ross of the fishing community, keep it up man! Lol

If you always have a few sizes of silver Mepps spinners, marabou jigs and some trout magnets with you, you are always prepared for a bit of trout fishing 😉

Beautiful lake and beautiful fish!

Trout love the Mepps inline spinners, flies, small spoons, Little Cleos, they're also good to catch on minnows and corn and nightcrawlers and corn.

That’s a fun lure to fish. Love that topwater action!

Great way to start the morning!

Doesn't matter if the fish are biting, if the loons are calling. That's a good day, and a fish bite is a great day.

Beautiful day peaceful lake - a handful of fish obliging you. Thanks a lot, really enhoyed this.

Yeah great day indeed n the Loons calling in the distance was an extra bonus!!! Beautiful lake!

BABE!! WAKE UP!! YAKANGLER DROPPED A NEW VIDEO

We have water ways and lakes in the south but nothing like this. I’m amazed at the water clarity and the quality of northern fisheries.

Those are some healthy looking fish.

What a beautiful place to fish. Love that snake lure. That first small mouth hit it hard. Damn. That second largemouth wow.

Best video yet!! ❤ Picture perfect scenery, almost crystal clear water, and FISHES!!! Thanks for doing what you do 😊

Loved seeing the super clear water & hear the loons in the background while you caught some fish... Good times Up North!

Hey Matt! Thanks for uploading 😊

What an awesome lake! Been a while since I've seen a piece of water like that, or heard a Loon. Thanx for sharing!!

thanks for calming me down after work ... what a gorgeous lake to fish in.

I've got the black 8" snake. It is an insane lure. I like that it has two line ties. One allows the snake to dive a bit.

That was nice fish you caught. Perfect lake for the Hobie.

Another nicely shot video which are always relaxing to watch.If you are thinking about fishing for Trout then i would recommend lures rather than fly fishing.Any spoon or bar lure is good or maybe a large Devon minnow would work well.Trout are really not that fussy fly lure or bait all work well.My personal preference is for lure fishing which saves time and is more fun.🐻🐒🤗👍

That lake has some real chonker bass. Reminds me of the lake I grew up on.

Forget those trout, keep getting those smallies 😂

Always a pleasure , you are my inspiration on my river for topwater. I love it . I hooked six yesterday from one spot about twenty yards long , then nothing all day. Rebel popn minnow

impressive work. Love the channel from out here in Montana

Thanks for the validation on the fish knowing what you're up to lol. I tell some of my non fishing buddies that and they look at me crooked like "it's just a dumb fish"....yea...they want you to THINK that! lol Good vid, I'll take them Largies all day too! Tight lines bud!

I really enjoy watching you... thank you.

That was a nice day!

Man you’re making me want to try the snake lure Lol!

Another quality video. Thank you!

Great video mat as always

Loved hearing the Loons followed by Crows. Awesome Video as always good Sir!

Hey, my sons and I love your channel. We have 2 questions for you.... 1) Have you ever tried out any kind of inflatable kayak? If so, your thoughts? 2) On average how far away are most of the lakes and rivers you film at?

Awesome. Thanks for sharing this with us. First time I saw a motorized boat on your channel.

The goat has uploaded 🙌

So fun to watch, well done. Top water is always a blast and wow … a snake!

NOW I can start my Sunday :)

It's really cool seeing you fish In my area makes me want to try all of those lakes out.

Gorgeous lake! I'd love to build a cabin along the lake side. Absolutely gorgeous.

Another awesome video well done

What a lovely, calm video! Thank you!

Mooorrrreeee videoooOoososss!!!! Have all my babies!

Hello! I’ve been watching this channel before 100k and absolutely love it. I’ve always wondered what kayak you use. It seems amazing for lots of different fishing.

I just made a snake lure recently and it is really cool to see that bass actually eat them. Thanks for the great vid Matt!

I love the snake lure videos

Hey buddy, new to fishing from this summer. I've discovered you a few weeks back. I like how calm voice is. You go into details. Really enjoying your videos. Thanks brother, keep e'm coming!

Thanks for all the videos your paddling is like an armrest 🤗