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Hit one of our local shows last weekend, was great. Sat in on 3 hours of speakers, learned a lot. Thx for sharing, just started following a bunch of the peeps you highlighted!

dang, how many kayaks and boats to you have, bro?!?! ;)

Do you have any issues with your GoPro overheating? How do you deal with or prevent that?

My guess was 10k, not too far off! Any Spincast reels from way back? Thx for sharing!

Have you tried Dixie custom rods?

I got really into fishing this past year and these guys have always been my comfort fish I can just go and catch whenever the bass aren’t biting

John, can you do a review on kayak friendly life jackets? Which ones have been most comfortable for you to use?

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I recommend a book called the Sportsman Companion. It has all the water tributaries, creeks, rivers for east, middle and west TN and other states. It has access points and is a topographical map. You can also download it to your phone so you have it on the water with you.

I have a bike hooked up to pull a kayak. 😂 I looked up a video on it. I used to do it, but I don't any more.

Dude we might have to do a float here this year. You let me know. Edit: we have a Mexican restaurant nearby lol

"and we go get Mexican" 😂

I do the same timing as you do, 1hr per mile to be safe on time. We have a local river we float, it's right under 5.5 miles, without fishing we done it in 4.5hrs (stopping to eat half way and swim), just riding the slow current and relaxing. I will say, I'm worried about seeing what it looks like this spring after Hurricane Helene hit us.

#488👍🏻 Craigslist to sell is your friend. No need for all that. 15-20 rods & similar amount of reels should suffice for all forms of water.

Good info

We have a place where the get out access is a path that leads up to the parking area. It's hard to see from the river. We hang a cloth or something on a tree we can see from the river. I always have a small extra paddle. I have a back pack I tie in the kayak. I have my lure cases velcroed to each other and to the kayak, under my seat. If I'm headed through rapids or not using a rod, I bungie them in. I always wear my PFD.

My absolute favorite kayak especially for narrow rivers and creeks. The open deck allows you to lay down your rods, which you often have to do on narrow rivers. It's comfortable, handles really well, and is very stable. I like it so much a have 3, 1 for me and 2 to take some friends with me. And that's the other thing. I can put a seasoned kayak angler on one and they don't feel like they're downgrading, and I can take a beginner and know that they and I won't be nervous with them in it.

Excellent info👍💪🫅

Creek fishing by kayak is great! Relaxing and much better fishing (usually) than the more pressured spots!

And we go get Mexican 🤣

Yes yes 🙌 thank you John a great explanation that anyone should adapt into their successful river float! I probably will always go with someone and let someone know the time the day how long I’m going to be gone and the expected time I will arrive home! Safety is not a joke and just like if you were fishing on a lake you should not take a river trip lightly as well! John I expect you to join me every time I go river fishing LOL! Goodness those are some scary scenarios wow! Tight lines take care and God bless!❤❤

Continue, professor you've earned your degree. Doctor John of rivers and Creek fishing. You have taught me a few things at 73. Just wish I could kayak, that's all. I used to do this when I was younger with a friend of mine he would drop me off at one Bridge then drive to the next one we did this till we ran out of bridges some of the best times I had in my life. We walked it could get in 10 to 20 miles. Pace for us was the key always stayed in that 5 minute window. Miss it! Good details John very informative. You are blessed and you are a blessing to us old folks.

Great information Brother! I love River Floats!

As I am aging, I find stowing your equipment at the put in, driving truck to takeout and riding bike back. That way you avoid the biking workout when you may be tired. I've done this for many years starting with canoes. Good info again John. Always enjoy your videos!

Very informative video. It's nice to see how you map out your trips and how others do. After a few years I kind of take my mental checklist for granted until I've got some newbies with me. Also VERY IMPORTANT!!!! Always let someone know where you're going to fish and a change of plans if it happens that you switch spots.

Good job on this information video! I would say that all water temps below 70 degrees is dangerous if you cannot get out of it quickly. The outside air temps matter, as does what the person is wearing, but it doesn't take long to lose your dexterity in water below 70. Loss of dexterity can result in a longer time spent in that water.

That was a good video just glad you was not hurt

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Great info! I think its also important to know about water levels. There are usually geographical or meteorological measuring stations on your waterway where you can get readings online!

Stop telling people.... Jk ;)

great video and great information!! have a good day and week. take care and god bless. thank you for this information and thank you for sharing

Bought my first kayak recently after watching your videos, thank you so much for this information. I feel much more prepared for the spring!

Great information brother. Not a kayaker but thanks for the information. I have a Bass Raider and my son has a kayak sometimes I wish we could go more places together. Bass Raider and rapids don’t go together.

its a really decent kayak for the price, stable and fishable

Got to add another 1000 for taxes lol

I’ve had good luck with some Temu water shoes, very inexpensive & not bad, they dry quick.

How does this kayak compare against the Topwater 12'? Which one paddles creeks better?

I’m like that too man I see some new and different I’m like ohh yea let’s try it !😂

Been waiting to hear your thoughts on this one, I'm considering one myself! Sounds like exactly what I need!

You can add the jk underseat pouch holds 4-3700's and get you some leashes and you can attach to 4-3600 stowaways in the factory molded places on each side of the seat and add the anchor wizard easily no drilling just run it through the molded handle

I move mine man

Made in Sparta Tn

Great video and great review!! Have a good evening and week. Thank you for sharing. Take care and god bless.

Thanks for the review I’m looking for a used one. A throw and go. I have a Jackson Knarr with a bow mount motorgide I love it but only for bigger water, I want one for creek and small river fishing

I love my Newport on the back of my Bite! Little thing scoots! One of the best creek/river throw and go boats you can grab!

John-As for Water coming up through the holes, in the bottom of the Kayak, that would be due to a type of Water-Air mix Compression. It's Water being forced up through the holes, due to increased pressure from whatever ripples and pressure, that are present.

Thank you john for the information on that kayak I am looking in to getting a kayak so if you can you make more videos the kayaks you own i am right now to heavy for that kayak but trying to lose weight

We bought 2 of the original Bites in 2019. It’s a great open floor kayak. In later years the difference between the angler and rec version was the rod holders and an upgraded seat.

Hey! Thanks for the mention dude! 👊😎

You already know how I feel. They are the best!