The PB Rat Gets Smashed! 

Dude that opening shot...and the bird calls. Stunning.

The opening scene couldn't have been better! Fog on the water, lilly pads floating, deer calling, sunrise 👌majestic as!

I’d have to say your videos are as close to an actual meditation that’s involved in my weekly routine. Keep up the fantastic, enjoyable, and extremely relaxing videos.

I feel like a collab between you and Marling Baits would be insane. He makes custom baits, and has a similar demeanor. I'd love to see you guys work together on a bait and test it

The loon call-right on cue! Perfect way to start a mirror-smooth, misty kayak fishing trip in the North Country!

I have a trick fishing topwater where I get myself genuinely distracted by some noise behind me or a bird flying by while the lure is in a nice spot to get hit. As soon as your attention is off the blowup the bass sense your potential disappointment and almost always slam the lure while you aren’t looking. Give it a shot next time

The only bad thing about your videos is that they come to an end . Thanks again for a beautiful day on the water ... great video again ,have a great fall season . Looking forward to it . I am disabled and can no longer do those things that brought me joy as a young man . At 66 yrs young , I can still experience the joy people like you bring . GOD bless and keep you , my favorite Fisherman /Kayaker !

The tail on the LMB at 17.5 mins is unusually large - actually quite striking. I bet that bass really puts on the weight come fall.

Love it, right before going to work I get to see the best RU-vid fisherman. Always appreciate the content man.

I love your videos. I can almost smell the morning cold fresh air, the feel of the dew on my face, and the sounds of the water and the loon in the background is mesmerizing. Keep 'em coming!

Words cannot express how much I love your videos Matt. I've been having a rough time with life and your content takes me away from this harsh realm. I look forward to your vids every week. Please keep them coming. Thanks for taking us along with you. You are the best.

I don't think there is any bite cooler than top water. It's so exciting when all of a sudden fish just blast your lure on the surface. Nice fish, and as always, awesome video!

Your the Bob Ross of fishing. I’ve followed for a while and wanted to say thank you for the great content! So relaxing and down to earth. Your not trying to be dramatic for camera. Your just fishing and bringing us along!

The loons in the background are peaceful to listen to with the sounds of the water splashing from a nice bass, GREAT VIDEO!!

I appreciate how you take such great care of the bass...even wetting your measuring board.

The Fish Whisperer strikes again.. 👏👏🐀🐟🐟🐟🐟

Hey Matt! Glad you liked the mini 2-piece PB Rat! Those were some healthy looking largies and beautiful scenery as always. I have 6 of these. All different sizes and caught my PB on a 2-piece I helped hand pour with the owner of PB Rat who is a close friend of mine and a bad ass fisherman here in San Diego. All of these baits are custom made, hand poured, and tested. They are not cheap, but I have never lost one because I only throw it on braid. They are very durable and it is called PB Rat for a reason, if your PB is in the body of water you are fishing, this lure could catch it and you get to see it happen.

I grew up reading outdoor life and field and stream and the covers always showed these idyllic lakes and ponds, and it always looked just like where you pushed off at the beginning. Magnificent. I’m envious.

What a beautiful lake. I love all the background noises. Your videos are always enjoyed, I really look forward to them. Again thank you for sharing

Talk about fishing karma: premium rat lure in the mail, trophy bass in minutes. Love the channel. So good I hardly watch anything else.

Amazing intro with the bird Sound. This is what fishing is about.❤

I was shocked to learn that there was a market for lures in the $100 dollar range. The quality of your videos are top notch. That loon sounds like he is in you kayak.

Really cool vid.. the fog on water.. the loon calling.. you talking quiet .. watching the rat wake slow across top of the water….great vid man!

Pb rat is one of my favorites to throw. I throw the 3 piece version mostly though.

One of the best parts of fishing is getting a quick clean release and seeing the fish swim off to catch another day!

I really enjoy that you find secluded, quiet lakes and rivers. It really matches your style and makes for exciting catches when they happen

Thanks, Matt, for another exciting day of top water fishing on an absolutely beautiful lake! That PB Rat produce some really nice largemouth, I really like the slow retrieve action on that lure. I can't wait to see you fish it again! Take care and be safe, anxiously awaiting your next video!

Would love to see another homemade lure challenge! Or even would like to see you do a fly rod river float!

Nothing better than a Saturday afternoon watching a new video from my favorite RU-vid channel! Keep up the good work Matt!

nothing like that early morning fog on the water and the sounds of nature. keep killin it man !

There's just something to be said about seeing your infamous logo appear on my subscribed list. Watching you pull those soon-to-be lunkers out with that sweet rat sure did make my morning just a bit better. Thank you, Matt.

Seeing you paddle off into that water with the mist,I had to go fishing myself. Lol.great video.

Wow this lake is beautiful, would love to just paddle there.

Always enjoy your videos . What a nice place to fish . Nice stringer too

Great video, Matt. (Per usual)Thanks for showing us that PB Rat. I had been wanting to see one in action and your vid helped a bunch. 2 on order as I write this post👊🏻

I anticipated one of my favourite videos from NDYakAngler in that gorgeous lake and I wasn’t disappointed. Seven bass, five of them really nice, make a most satisfactory fishing day especially if trying a new lure. A pleasant drive back home remembering it. The action of that rat is simply superb but 120 dollars…that’s too much for me. A little crazy to spend that much on a lure. Hopefully the bib and the tail of the rat will hold on for pretty long. In any case it is a topwater lure and you’re fishing on a kayak. Little risk of losing it on a snag other than an overhanging tree. Double the price of some of the most renowned Japanese swimbaits but…there seems to be many that would gladly pay that money.

Such a great way to start a weekend morning!! Thanks for taking us along with you and showing us the peace and serenity paddling on calm water and catching some fish. Thanks.

A silent shove off into a glassy mist! What an intro!! Not to mention the nice fish.

I'd love to see this rat lure again, only next time in a side/side comparison test: the PB Rat vs the Spro BBZ-1 Rat. I think that this lake [grandpa's] would be a good location namely b/c, lakes that are typically active [regardless of lure choice], won't be as telling as a lake where you typically work for each bite. All of this is merely a suggestion b/c of the cost of the lure-fish both lures: the same day, same lake, and via alternate casts in the same location on the lake. Also-alternate the lures with regards which lure is allowed to be the "first cast" with each new location fished. Again just a thought, and thanks for this video Matt.

You are the only person I've ever seen tie a fisherman's knot as fast as I can. I can't tell by your technique you're used to tying it with powerpro.

I love your videos! I’m going to Minnesota this upcoming summer for the boundary waters, and I’m so excited after watching all of your videos of you catching smallmouth and pike!

Outstanding!! TY Sir. We have been getting smashed with rain here in middle lower peninsula of Michigan. Haven't been able to any river since mid June.

What a way to start off a Saturday. Fishing Ross and coffee!

Super-pretty lake! Thanks for posting another fun video!

Found your channel today. Enjoyable and relaxing to watch. Beautiful scenery! Thank you!

I absolutely love watching your videos, some of the finest bass I've ever watched, thank you.

I enjoy all of your trips, but that one is just awesome, thanks for sticking with it to give us a few more minutes of solitude!

Always great sound quality. Makes it feel like I’m right there with you. Thanks.

You seem to be able to have success for every species you go after. Sign of a true fisherman

Holy crap. Seeing this thumbnail with sleepy eyes I thought you were fishing with a potato 🥔 😂😂😂😂😂

Loved hearing that loon with those calm, quiet conditions. The PB part of the name of the lure had me thinking peanut butter due to the body's color.

You make me wanna get back out in my kayak asap. Great content as always.

i just want to say ive been going through a rough time and your videos have helped me get through the hardest parts your voice your attitude on life is just so refreshing and calming thank you man truly

Scenery, fishing, adventure... beautiful, exciting, and serene! You make it look too easy!

Out here in SoCal lots of people throw the various rats, the more expensive the better. lol the one thing that trips me out is if they rats SQUEEKS while it swims, they will smash the crap out of it. The louder the better.

Wow... going pricy on that lure! I have looked at them but just can't pull the trigger on one. Great video as always!

A beautiful fishing day, what a nice lake, always good to share some time with you... congratulations on 375K subscribers, glad you are doing well Matt. Thanks for sharing...

You still have the best youtube videos. I don't know if you are fishing MN or ND, but the fishing is amazing.

You videos are awesome no music no yelling. Just fishing and the sounds of nature

wow what an awesome day of fishing brother, those top water hits are just so exciting !

I've recently become a huge fan of your channel and you inspired me to buy a quality baitcaster and rod. I live in Massachusetts on cape cod so the freshwater fishing is nothing in comparison to yours. There's plenty of ponds and lakes but only smallmouth, largemouth and pickerel. I mostly fish saltwater for striped bass and occasionally tuna but it's a short season. Thanks for the videos and keep em coming

Top water year round with you’re videos and I love it!

The action on that lure sure is great. Nice time on the water Matt. I’m hoping to be putting in more time on the water hopefully by December.. a lot of life things going on.

Wow! That lure and your mad skills....impressive combo!⚡⚡✌

It’s always a good day when you post

As always a fantastic and enjoyable video! Thanks for sharing a great day of fishing!

just had to come back to reality after two weeks fishing in Minnesota. The bird call in the beginning brought me right back. Love your videos man!

Great action and video, the grind was well worth it!

Another awesome session. I really enjoyed it. Thanks for sharing.

Really enjoy your videos, done in an excellent manner. Wish we had those muskie and pike here in the mid-south.

This place is fantastic, your fishing was wonderful, congratulations! Hug!!!!

Good morning! Always when ndyak has uploaded a video!

An inspiration to us all to get out and fish! Love a good rat lure!

Great day of fishing. That new lure proved it's worth. 👍

Always good to see you catching

Awesome catches. For someone who fishes a lot and has the locations, I'd say once in a while it's ok to buy an expensive lure if tied properly. Gotta live a little. Thx again for bringing us to see it in action. Hopefully this fall will be good fishing.👍🎣🌳👌

Looks like you had a great day. What an awesome video.

They were smart sending you that rat! No better person to show that lures potential! They're probably selling out as we speak!

I need to try one of those, good video. Great kayak motivation💪🏾

Your videos are always awesome!!🎣

Love your content,,,, feels like anyone that watching is right there with you..

PB stand for personal best rat that’s ever been fished with 😂

I caught that first fish's doppleganger lol. Caught a 19 1/2 incher 3 pounds 13 oz back in july. Thanks for another great video!

Always enjoy going along on your fishing 🎣 adventures. I would have to do a cost comparison on your rat 🐀 lures. I’m gonna look 👀 back at some other rat lures you used and compare. Great work.

My favorite! Another rat video. Always banging'. Thanks.

This video is insane Love it

Matt, you rock! Love the channel and content. Peace

Yo!!! That POV intro was HARD as F**K Though!!!! Maybe I’m a bit drowsy on sleeping pills, but that was a sick nature kayak fishing intro!

Awesome video, well worth the 25 and a half minutes spent.😎👍

I love how clear the water is.

Great work well done!

Love the Saturday uploads!

Nice.I hammered the smallies on the Megabass Gorham 147 and 130 WP up here in northern Michigan today . Pb 5 pounder .

That silent start made me hyperfocus right away man! U got some awesome content brother

awesome video as usual Mat!

He catches 5 or 6 of these fish every vid,,, if I caught one like this every year I would be amazed...

The first few minutes of this one where the fog was dancing over the calm water was magical. Oh the fishin was great too.

Always great video 😊

Thats a lot of money for a basic looking lure! Great action for such a slow speed as you say! Seems to catch pretty well!

You've inspired me to make my own youtube videos my guy. I don't slang as hard as you but it's good fun! Thank you for the constant quality content