Fishing the $5 Crappie Kit From Walmart! 

Genuinely impressed with that carp on 6 lb.

that carp was a genuine surprise lol, i remember my mom taking me out fishing when i was like 12-13, she was bass fishing and i was just sitting in the back of the boat bobber fishing for bluegill/crappie/perch and all of a sudden the drag started screaming, it ended up being a 22lb common carp that i fought for over 40 minutes on an ultra light with 4lb line, i STILL have a picture of it on my nintendo DS a whole 10 years later, honestly one of my best memories

Best fishing RU-vidr 🫡

Your videos sometimes bring back old memories! A little over 50 years ago my wife and I used to go to her folks' house for Sunday dinner, and after dinner I'd wade-fish the Tioughnioga River (upstate NY) behind their house for smallies and panfish. I was fishing a Panther Martin spinner on an ultralight with 4 lb test mono, and was catching lots of rock bass, smallies, and shiners, when on one cast retrieve stopped like I'd snagged on a big rock. Not a rock, but a 15 lb carp that had inhaled that spinner! I used to run with the drag set really light, and that fish just ran me back and forth in the short stretch of water he had to swim in, until he got tired and I managed to kick him out of the water onto a gravel bar in mid-stream. He had the spinner way back in his throat, but I managed to get it back, then kicked him back into the water. FIrst time I ever caught a carp on an artificial lure. I'm 81 now, and she and I still like to go fishing - I'm going to be fishing on the St Lawrence for a few days this week, land using a bunch of the things you've shown us on these videos! Thanks for putting out a quality production! We really appreciate it!

you are the Bob Ross of fishing videos

I love how minimal you are with taking takle our on your kayak. Really sets you apart from a lot of anglers, myself included. I'm trying to cut down on the amount of stuff I bring and just enjoy the water and nature. Great video as always!

I’m a simple man. I see a 7 lb carp landed on 6 lb flouro, I subscribe.

Pretty much totally new to fishing. I was only ever really knew fishing as “stand in one spot casting for hours and hope something bites eventually” I really enjoy your understanding of where to go to catch what fish you want.

I just started fishing on my own at 33 yrs old. I have been on 3 trips on my own and not caught a single weed, but this channel keeps my hopes up makes not wanna quit just yet. Thank you SirYaki

I love this little Walmart mini-series. Would love to see more cheap or value lure series

Thank you for not screaming "lets go" everytime you catch a fish.

I watch your videos to get away, I love the sound your paddle makes when it hits the water. Let us all keep in mind we are still so lucky to be able to have freedom to go about and fish as we please. God bless you all.

Enjoyed the sounds of spring. Thank you for taking us along.

Not sure why I feel obligated to comment again but life’s just been a bit difficult lately and his videos along with Richard gene the fishing machine have helped me out MAJORLY. This is a genuine creator man. ❤️ tight lines all. God bless.

I just absolutely love that when he catches a big fish, he doesn't scream like an idiot like other fishing channels

looks like a lot of fun for $5.

As you were playing the two carp I was struck with the fond memories of one of my lifelong friends with who was born blind. He was a person blessed with a positive outlook (his pun) on everything. Through the years he always told me his tennis game was weak but he could fish with all our gang and everything he caught was whatever we were targeting 😅. He could fillet like Samurai. Thanks for taking me along.

For a while there I thought maybe Ozark misprinted their label, and actually meant it to say: Carpie Fishing Kit. 🤣 Thanks for sharing this spring day with us. 🎣😎👍🏼

My favorite small bobbers like these are the Thill fish’n foam floats, weighted. They are solid foam and will never leak. Got mine from Walmart.

Thank you for reviewing these kits, so we don’t have to do it at our own expense and frustration. It’s nice to see there is some degree of quality to them.

The Ozark Trail stuff is decent for the price. Ready for that first smallmouth trip of the season !

Monday 4:30PM with a cup of coffee watching you fish. The RU-vid algorithm was correct. I loved your video. The Carp at the beginning was beautiful. In some countries, it is a traditional Christmas meal.

Crappie is all I fish for, I really enjoyed this video…shows you don’t need expensive and the best gear to catch crappie. $5 Walmart kit can fill the stringer! Great vid!

I don't crappie fish much but had time to get out in MN this spring before the opener. I had NO idea what I was doing. This quick video filled in a couple gaps for me -- thank you! I'll be ready for next spring :)

Relaxing day on the water putting the Ozark Trail Carpie kit to the test. Also not a fan of plastic floats. But all things considered not bad for 5 bucks. Thanks for taking us along Matt. Blessings brother FYI I believe one name I've heard for that pink and green is the electric chicken. Groovy

Those two beautiful carp on a plastic lure would have made many people's day, mine included. As always, an enjoyable video.

Not many youtubers left like you sir, hats off. No swearing, no yelling, just good clean content with bonus family values.

Catching a carp on plastic, especially crappie/panfish presentation is INSANE SIR. HOLY CRAPOLA!!! I AM IMPRESSED!

Hey man I want to say thank for all of your content I’ve purchased a good majority of my fishing tackle based off of your content. I caught some crappies on the mimic minnow you used in a video awhile ago

When I can’t go fishing, I watch your videos. Even the ones I already watched. I really enjoy your channel! Keep up the great content. From Texas 🤙

Catching Carp on soft plastics is a technique used quite a lot in Australia. They use a light-slow falling presentation to sight fish them-kind of like how you'd present a fly to try not to spook the target fish.

I've been worried for ya over the last couple of weeks. I'm glad to see that you're doing good and more fishing content! 💯

Called a Crappie Kit but caught a giant Carp. Impressive Walmart.

Hell YA, just poured my coffee and seen you posted a new video. Waiting to see you in your new rig. It's a game changer when you don't have to mess with the paddle

06.30 Lovely looking common carp. Tight lines😊👍

If nothing else you have to appreciate the fight when hooked up with a carp. They are a fun fight every time.

Carp! A great drag tester. It's wierd what a carp will sometimes pickup. Nice crappies too. Thanks for sharing.

One of my nephews caught a 4lb black crappie in a private pond in Virginia. Found out later that the state record was 4lb 6oz at the time. Crappie is a good eating fish!! Love your videos!! Watch them all!

I don’t know why, but you had me cracking up in the introduction when describing the Great Value Crappie Kit😂

Great background noise. Redwing blackbird ❤ in the rushes 😊

36 minutes of awesome fishing, hell yeah i'm ready!

“It’s feeling kinda carpy” LOL I guess you can use the kayaks up north but in the south we have gators. We had a man that was chased a couple of months ago. Love the show bro!

Love listening to all the background noises. Love your videos

I love some carp fishing. They fight like predator fish.

You are the best fish man on RU-vid, you didn’t say too much fancy stuff but your technique is very practical.

Thanks for bringing us along today man, great day!

6 pound line vs carp. It's cool watching these type of fights. Guys now with all the heavy braid just haul as hard as they can and it's almost zero fight

That is crazy kitchen cart on on the crappie jigs that is just crazy that's when you say holy moly

I appreciate the dedication you put into your videos, be relaxing thank you! Keep on reelin em in!

i live in Tennessee and it's been good fishing this spring season gearing up for hotter weather now since we get summer a lot earlier :)

Best fisherman to watch on RU-vid for sure. If just looking to relax and unwind to great fishing.

I fished a lake adjacent to a Provincial Park in southern Ontario for a week each year for over 20 years. I was snorkeling one afternoon when I noticed dozens of Crappie about 15' down in the weeds right off our cabin. So I took a 4' trout rod out there with me and proceeded to catch about 10 of them before I got tired. I used little jig heads and 1" - 2" plastic minnows and grubs. Some days they wouldn't bite for anything. Other times they were jumping on the bait instantly. Some of them were huge too... like dinner plates! Once I mistakenly hooked a 25" pike... it darn near spooled my reel but I eventually got control of it and after swimming in to the beach I actually landed it; on 6lb Stren Magnathin line. I enjoy your channel very much; I watch everything you post!

Your videos are my therapy. Excellent video as always!

Yes!!! Nice video for a Saturday cheers! From Ontario Canada

Man those carp put up one heck of a fight huh

i love fishing especially crappie fishing and catfishing

Matt are you fishing for crappie or carppies? Wow I was surprised you got it in. 😂 stay safe

Ha! I did the same thing a couple of weeks ago. I was working a crappie magnet and a huge bedding carp sucked it right up. So much fun!

Fantastic video, keep them coming. In a month we will be making our annual 22 hour drive up there to fish! Your videos help us make it through the 11 months between our trips up there. 🎣

Still my favourite fishing channel on this platform. Matt, you are a great angler, videographer and am"bass"ador of the sport. Thank you for all of it. don't forget to Like and Sub, you won't find any better.

Thanks, Matt, for a wonderful day of crappie and unintentional carp fishing! Anxiously awaiting your next video!

Well sir that makes me want to give my kayak a drink. Lot s of fun, thanks.

Another great episode. Thanks. The sound of the red winged blackbirds in the rushes is one of my favorites. Stay safe.

Nice carp. Nice crappie. Great to see you on the water again Matt. A guy I see at times fishing for bass in Colorado has called you the Mr. Rogers of the upper Midwest angling scene! I gotta say you have a calming effect on me even when things don’t go perfect for you on the water. I like that. I think you are a great influence on catch and release and catch and keep fishing. I can’t catch carp on purpose, I always get them trying for smallmouth bass.

The LORD of Fishing videos on RU-vid! All hail Matt the Yak Caster Master! 👍🙂 No stupid background music, no fake footage, no "video B.O." coming through my screen! LOL! Matt's show is my all time favorite "fishing show". 😊 P.S. - Those fat Carp fish like that jig because it looks like a piece of white bread with corn hanging off it! Hahaha! 😂

I love these walmart bargain bin videos.

Great video. Thanks. Got hurt on the job a few weeks back and haven't been able to go fishing this spring yet. So I enjoy good videos like this, thanks!!!! 🙂

I just know all the professional carp fishers will be so damn pissed after watching a carp eat a cheap plastic while they spend hours trying to catch one with all their fancy equipment and still not landing a single one.

You’re like the Bob Ross of fishing. Catching those carp are just happy little accidents.

Those carp were gorgeous. I love catching carp on light tackle . Its a crazy experience. Hope that thing made your day.

My wife says that once the ice thaws, she loses her husband for six months. It's pretty hard to stay off the water when the fishing is good. Pike are heating up here in western ND. Tight lines.

Easily the best fishing RU-vidr.. so calm and nice to watch

I always go bass fishing after watching him and today I caught a 3pound largemouth😊

Second time watching this video. I went ahead and bought the same pack at Walmart yesterday. Didn’t have any luck with it but I’ll try it again tomorrow 🎣

My favorite you tube fishing channel ....I'm not a fan of using the plastic bobbers either but I find if you only attach your line to the bottom of the bobber ...it will sit upright in the water better and will not take on water as fast ......tight lines

No matter what these are the best fishing videos I have ever seen keep up the amazing content💪

Now you know when your buddy wants to eat carp to go crappie fishing

Sometimes, it is good to hook a fish, that will test your line. Sharpens your fish fighting abilities. Those are some nice size Carp. The funny part is, if you were fishing for Carp, you would catch, nothing but Crappie or other fish. lol! They say, that the wind pushes bait-fish up against the shore, hence you catching fish, along the shore, the wind is blowing towards. The knot on that package, is the same knot I use for all my tying. Very strong. Just make sure to wet the knot before you pull it tight. Reduces heat friction on the line, as you pull it tight.

The Wall-Mart "CRAPPIE - CARPE DIUM" fishing kit? Always great to catch a new video from you Matt. The only thing missing is the Zebco 33...lol. I hope all is going well for you sir...have a great week.

Those carps make great fertilizer for the garden .

Walmarts new $5 "Carpie" kit... I'd buy that. Carp are super fun to catch...

Nice touch on handling fish! You wet your measuring stick before putting the fish on it, very respectful. You haven't thrown a fish in, you release them slowly. I like your attitude towards nature. Great video!

My favorite fisherman on any format. I love your muskie videos as I have yet to actually land a muskie lol. Thank you for making your videos

Best way to start a day.

Beer battered carp! Only 12.99 lb at Wal-Mart! Good job landing that beast. We bow-hunt for them here in Ohio!

My dad taught us kids, that the best crappie, are caught under an over hanging limbs and trees. I've never caught crappie on a lake. Just bass and pike, and such. Also, we use to keep the carp and smoke them with Applewood. Lots of bones, but good eating.

Good see ya back on the water! Looking forward to your summer of fishing!

Man I love this guy's videos, they're so relaxing

I catch the crap out of trout in the winter time, because I can't catch bass, so because I freeze up here that black and pink twin tail you pulled out is a go-to for me with rainbow trout

As seen on TV! Submarine Bobbers !

Howdy everyone!

That 6lb test can be deceptively strong occasionally. My dad landed a pretty big snapping turtle with it once. The line was all warped and stretched out by the end of it, but he managed to get it in. The size of that carp reminded me of that, lol.

Carp!!! That was sweet. They fight awesome. Thanks for a great show as always.

From MN, I got introduced to your videos now have a kayak 2nd year with it, still getting comfortable in it awesome content

Those big carp are fun to catch…. We used to catch them on the chemung river in south-western NY state

meanwhile in europe we invest hundreds of dollars in baits and rigs to catch a few carp and you are catching with a 5 dollar jigghead. i would love to live in north america just for the fishing. great video !

I hear red wing blackbirds. They love that overgrown brush kinda stuff. :)

Great content as always 🔥🔥 nature sounds. With no music ❤ thanks for that

Good job you've inspired me to try kayak fishing enjoy your videos keep them coming and God bless

Sounds like Predator is there crappie fishing with you too.