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Where the Wisconsin River Gets SMALL the Bass Are BIG
You're on a new section of the Wisconsin River. The bass aren't aggressive. What's the move
Check out the next video from this trip: ua-cam.com/video/fC4Whk_AMfg/v-deo.html
Want to do a guided float with me on a river like this? Click the link below
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0:00 Numbers are hard
0:22 Welcome to the Wisco
1:06 Where you hidin'?
4:19 Talking positioning
5:28 When topwater ain't working
9:59 You hear that?
12:13 Wacky Rig talk
13:48 A wish and a slurp
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#smallmouthbassfishing #wisconsinfishing #wisconsinriver #bigfish #riverfishing
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Finding a Pattern on the Mississippi River
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The Mississippi River is just one of those places you have to go to for smallmouth fishing to have really "done it all." This river changes so much throughout the state of Minnesota that you feel like you have to do it all to fully appreciate it. Come along, as I break down this section of what I call a "smallmouth playground." 0:00 Rivers are Pretty 0:27 Gotta start somewhere 0:37 The plan 2:0...
Sleeper River in Central Minnesota Holds Giants
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Big Minnesota smallmouth, completely new water, cool weather....What's not to love? Come along as I find a new midwest PB. heavenly grass, and a bunch of quality fish in the beautiful northwoods of Minnesota. 0:00 Intro 0:10 Gettin' tired 0:55 Quick Start 1:53 A series of unfortunate events 7:49 Good idea 10:51 Heavenly grass 17:32 The perfect cast 18:13 Second chance? 19:40 Laws of the river 2...
This Wisconsin River Dream Stretch is WILD
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When there is so much river to cover, you've got to think about the river a little differently. Here I explore a new body of water while walking you through my strategies and thought process for finding big river smallmouth that lurk in places like this. Want to do a guided float with me on a river like this? Click the link below www.movingwaterbronze.com Follow me on IG! riverman...
This Central Illinois River Surprised Me!
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A toothy dinosaur on the Plopper, a potential Spotted Bass, and a Channel Catfish slamming the top all in central IL?! Count me in. Want to do a guided float with me on this river? Click the link below www.movingwaterbronze.com Follow me on IG! rivermantv Gear I Use: Motor: newportvessels.rfrl.co/jvn6x (Use code RIVERMAN for 10%) Springtime waders: amzn.to/3xsqy6l My favorite fish...
Early Summer Baits for River Smallmouth
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Want to do a guided float with me on this river? Click the link below www.movingwaterbronze.com Follow me on IG! rivermantv Support the channel my-store-ea4022.creator-spring.com/ Gear I Use: Motor: newportvessels.rfrl.co/jvn6x (Use code RIVERMAN for 10%) Sandals: amzn.to/3KSN0sS Springtime waders: amzn.to/3xsqy6l My favorite fishing sun shirts: amzn.to/3QnP1kP Simms Jacket: schee...
Summer River Smallmouth in Michigan (99" Bag + Bonus Species)
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This river trip had it all! Beautiful scenery, clean water, big smallies, and monster sturgeon everywhere. Come along for a super fun up and down in the U.P. 0:00 0:17 - Intro 0:57 - Spooling myself 2:39 - On the board 3:26 - What I'm throwing 5:21 - Calling my shot 7:17 - Dime cast 8:58 - The beginning of a smashfest 14:22 - Goin' up 14:38 - One of many 15:02 - Sturgeon on the Collin Special 1...
How to Optimize Fuel Efficiency in a Kia Sportage Hybrid (BOOST MPGs)
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Kia Sportage Parts/Accessories I use: Rear cargo mat - amzn.to/3Moqwl0 Floor mats - amzn.to/3pwrOkW Hitch - amzn.to/3mvCnmX Wiring Harness - amzn.to/3msX2YK Trailer Connector - amzn.to/3IPCwct Hitch Tightener - amzn.to/3Mfpfwj Cabin Air Filter - amzn.to/3FB1Bqa Engine Air Filter - amzn.to/3QzZzNx Oil Filter Kit - amzn.to/41P0ZqL Oil - amzn.to/3IWBf34 Magnetized Spark Plug Socket - amzn.to/3H9Ry...
Locating and Catching Spring GIANTS (20LB Bag of River Smallmouth)
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In today's video we go over how I look at big water in the spring time, paying special attention to the basic requirements for finding the secret sauce on the river. 0:00 - Intro 0:48 - Where to start 1:22 - My theory about movement 1:45 - Smallmouth Study 2:34 - This trip 3:20 - Characterizing river sections 3:56 - Evening beatdown begins 7:05 - Trough talk 8:50 - Biggest of the night 10:59 - ...
Spring Tactics for Small Water Smallmouth (NEW PBs)
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In today's video we head upstream in search of migrating smallmouth to talk about tips, tricks, and baits along the way. 1:24 - Spring Tactics 5:07 - First PB 7:20 - Spring starting lineup 8:03 - Breaking down wood cover 10:59 - Shimano World Minnow 11:11 - Working upstream 12:24 - Substrate matters 15:07 - Interrogation techinque 15:37 - Another spring spot 18:09 - Keep moving 18:18 - COVER MO...
A Simple Day of Spring Smallmouth Fishing
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Want to do a guided float with me on this river? Click the link below www.movingwaterbronze.com Baits Used in this Video: Weedless Midwest Finesse Rig (Aka the Collin Special) 1/8 oz EWG Shorty Head: scheels.sjv.io/9gyVvQ Plastic: scheels.sjv.io/DKRWDG Follow me on IG! rivermantv Support the channel my-store-ea4022.creator-spring.com/ Want to read about catching river smallmouth? ...
2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid | 50k Mile Review
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Kia Sportage Parts/Accessories I use: Rear cargo mat - amzn.to/3Moqwl0 Floor mats - amzn.to/3pwrOkW Hitch - amzn.to/3mvCnmX Wiring Harness - amzn.to/3msX2YK Trailer Connector - amzn.to/3IPCwct Hitch Tightener - amzn.to/3Mfpfwj Cabin Air Filter - amzn.to/3FB1Bqa Engine Air Filter - amzn.to/3QzZzNx Oil Filter Kit - amzn.to/41P0ZqL Oil - amzn.to/3IWBf34 Magnetized Spark Plug Socket - amzn.to/3H9Ry...
Watch This Before Changing Spark Plugs in Your 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid (48k Mile Maintenance)
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Watch This Before Changing Spark Plugs in Your 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid (48k Mile Maintenance)
Creek Fishing with the 6th Sense Trace Swimbait
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Creek Fishing with the 6th Sense Trace Swimbait
I Count Down to This Bite Every Year (FALL FEED)
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I Count Down to This Bite Every Year (FALL FEED)
Inverter Install - 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid (Car Camping, Charging Power)
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Inverter Install - 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid (Car Camping, Charging Power)
Fall Swimbait Strategies to Catch Smallmouth All Day
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Fall Swimbait Strategies to Catch Smallmouth All Day
It Ain't Fall Yet! | Where I Target Late Summer River Smallmouth
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It Ain't Fall Yet! | Where I Target Late Summer River Smallmouth
Breaking Down a River in the Summer for Big Smallmouth Bass (Locations and Tips)
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Breaking Down a River in the Summer for Big Smallmouth Bass (Locations and Tips)
This Section of the Upper Mississippi River is INFESTED
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This Section of the Upper Mississippi River is INFESTED
Kayak Fishing the St. Croix River for Bass, Pike, and Musky
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Kayak Fishing the St. Croix River for Bass, Pike, and Musky
Finding Post Spawn River Smallmouth
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Finding Post Spawn River Smallmouth
Finding River Smallmouth During the Spawn
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Finding River Smallmouth During the Spawn
Close Quarters Combat With Big Wisconsin Smallmouth (On Spinning Gear)
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Close Quarters Combat With Big Wisconsin Smallmouth (On Spinning Gear)
Trophy Hunting on the Prettiest River in Illinois w/@EngineeringHooksets (Part 2)
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Trophy Hunting on the Prettiest River in Illinois w/@EngineeringHooksets (Part 2)
Throwing an A-RIG on My Favorite SMALL RIVER w/ @EngineeringHooksets (Part 1)
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Throwing an A-RIG on My Favorite SMALL RIVER w/ @EngineeringHooksets (Part 1)
Kia Sportage Hybrid Rear Cargo Mat UPGRADE and Accessory Recommendations
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Kia Sportage Hybrid Rear Cargo Mat UPGRADE and Accessory Recommendations
Return to the SEAM! | Easy Prespawn Pattern for River Smallmouth
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Return to the SEAM! | Easy Prespawn Pattern for River Smallmouth
Early Spring Smallmouth on Lake Michigan in a Kayak
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Early Spring Smallmouth on Lake Michigan in a Kayak
Crescent Kayaks Shoalie | Initial Thoughts and Impressions (On the River)
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Crescent Kayaks Shoalie | Initial Thoughts and Impressions (On the River)

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @RivermanTV-
    @RivermanTV- Годину тому

    My trip up north exploring new rivers got even WILDER! Check it out here: ua-cam.com/video/fC4Whk_AMfg/v-deo.html

  • @brianathern9154
    @brianathern9154 6 годин тому

    Good start off up north complete with northern hospitality. Definitely need the bug spray up there. I do love how those big smallies just slurp a topwater bait and other times the middle weights slam them.

    • @RivermanTV-
      @RivermanTV- 2 години тому

      The northern hospitality always leaves me feeling swollen 😅 Can't wait for fall when those evil things are gone. I'm with ya. It's usually a bigger than average fish when they are super sneaky.

  • @skunkordie
    @skunkordie 10 годин тому

    Video sponsored by 🦟🦟🦟🦟🦟🦟😩

    • @RivermanTV-
      @RivermanTV- 2 години тому

      Brought to by....blood sucking a-holes

  • @robs9349
    @robs9349 10 годин тому

    "Hear that?.......Nothing" 👍👍👍

    • @RivermanTV-
      @RivermanTV- 2 години тому

      My favorite part of the video

  • @camn8502
    @camn8502 17 годин тому

    I don't know if I have ever seen a fishing video from Wisconsin looks beautiful out there.

    • @RivermanTV-
      @RivermanTV- 2 години тому

      Agreed. This one is equally beautiful: ua-cam.com/video/fC4Whk_AMfg/v-deo.html

  • @IanAnderson-vk7lz
    @IanAnderson-vk7lz 18 годин тому

    What stretch is this?

  • @jxc8570
    @jxc8570 20 годин тому

    lol at that guy in the beginning

    • @RivermanTV-
      @RivermanTV- 2 години тому

      My concept of numbers is much different than his 😂

  • @EngineeringHooksets
    @EngineeringHooksets 21 годину тому

    Wisconsin never ceases to treat you well. Great video, man

    • @RivermanTV-
      @RivermanTV- 2 години тому

      You counting down the days to a move up north?! Thanks 👊

    • @EngineeringHooksets
      @EngineeringHooksets 2 години тому

      @@RivermanTV- Absolutely

  • @wciii3591
    @wciii3591 22 години тому

    Where did you get that color of worm you were using for your wacky rig? What brand name? I've been looking for that.

    • @SpecialEdBusDriverFisherman
      @SpecialEdBusDriverFisherman 22 години тому

      I LOVE Yum Dingers. They are a little soft, so you don’t get as many on each bait. But, I cut mine off after use and use them as Ned baits. I love the hook slot and a 3/0 hook lines up and works perfect.

    • @brianathern9154
      @brianathern9154 6 годин тому

      I'll wear out bass on the 5" Yum Dinger then save it to break down for Ned rigs. Watermelon, green pumpkin and the Bama bug colors are great in WI and IL.

    • @RivermanTV-
      @RivermanTV- 2 години тому

      Yum brand but my friend may have given it to me so I'm not sure. My guess would either be Fleet Farm, Scheels, or Walmart.

  • @squonto47
    @squonto47 23 години тому

    More awesome stuff. I’m always amused when people ask me why I need “all them poles.” I ask them if they golf. If they do I ask them how many clubs they use. Some get it. 🤷‍♂️🤣 If you want to expand your smallie arsenal check out my buddy’s lure company Bassdope. He’s based in the south burbs of Chicago. Makes amazing jigs and other snackables.

    • @RivermanTV-
      @RivermanTV- 2 години тому

      Good comparison for sure. Thanks and will do!

  • @johndrx165
    @johndrx165 23 години тому

    Man, now I am itching watching you fight off those mosquitos! Nice vid. The big ones slurp it down.

    • @RivermanTV-
      @RivermanTV- 2 години тому

      I was getting the bad kind of flashbacks editing this one 🦟

  • @Light_357
    @Light_357 День тому

    Would like to thank Kia for making an utter dog 💩 of a dipstick. Good luck getting an accurate reading when trying to check at intervals between oil changes. The oil just smears up the stick and I cannot get a clear reading no matter what I do. I sucks massive 8=====D.

  • @pappadanny
    @pappadanny День тому

    Could just pull the VESS fuse to turn off that backup noise... j/s

  • @michaelvan9566
    @michaelvan9566 3 дні тому

    Thanks for the great info. Is your sportage AWD?

  • @computerguru1995
    @computerguru1995 4 дні тому

    You can disconnect or remove the speaker from the front lower grill area by the passenger side. It doesn't pop up any lights or warning when you unplug it.

  • @Armyvet951
    @Armyvet951 4 дні тому

    That backup sound and whirring is the speaker you can remove. Just a few screws and it also frees up space for the intercooler by taking that box off for the turbo. It's on the driver side on the front end. Black box, you'll see it.

  • @RomanHatcher
    @RomanHatcher 4 дні тому

    This is my six grade teacher

  • @riverrat92
    @riverrat92 5 днів тому

    Great video! Enjoy your channel.

    • @RivermanTV-
      @RivermanTV- 5 днів тому

      Thanks for your support! 🙏

  • @tomborum9783
    @tomborum9783 6 днів тому

    What stretch of the susky has pike?? I thought it was only musky

  • @khalidaboelmagd6993
    @khalidaboelmagd6993 6 днів тому

    how it is going so far? any issues? as you know the 12v battery is integrated Li battery , so i don't know if it is safe or no can you share your experience ?

    • @RivermanTV-
      @RivermanTV- 6 днів тому

      No issues. The only issue I could see happening is trying to pull a load that overheats whatever gauge wiring someone uses. I'm probably going to run 8ga instead of 10 just to be on the safe side for future use.

    • @khalidaboelmagd6993
      @khalidaboelmagd6993 6 днів тому

      @@RivermanTV- thanks for your reply .. so do you keeps car running while you are using the inverter ? did you try to run a kettle or something on it ?

    • @RivermanTV-
      @RivermanTV- 6 днів тому

      @@khalidaboelmagd6993 it's best to keep it running but I've used it for very small loads with the car off. I haven't tried anything like a kettle but that's going to require an inverter that can handle a higher watt/amp draw.

  • @notmissingout9369
    @notmissingout9369 7 днів тому

    I’m from the uk and today I got 60 mpg out of my sportage mine a gt line

  • @zachh-w3s
    @zachh-w3s 7 днів тому

    For the jerkbait what power of rod are you using on your spinning set up? Just got a vision one ten jr but my medium rod seems hard to consistently jerk like you do in the vid.

    • @RivermanTV-
      @RivermanTV- 7 днів тому

      Medium fast is generally what I use for jerkbaits. This rod is a Daiwa Tatula 6'10"

  • @bruceacphoto5240
    @bruceacphoto5240 9 днів тому

    VERY well done tyvm!!

  • @TheFishingMommy
    @TheFishingMommy 9 днів тому

    That was awesome. Thanks for sharing this link on your other video! I’m actually prepping for the Power Hour next month, my first time fishing that, though I’ve fished the Susky a few times before. I feel much more ready after this video! Thanks a bunch. BTW I really like your approach to dialing in a pattern. Reminds me of an engineering process!

    • @RivermanTV-
      @RivermanTV- 6 днів тому

      Good luck out there! Thanks for the kind words.

  • @EricMalette
    @EricMalette 9 днів тому

    2024 SX PHEV here. My current gas tank is just over half full with approximately 1200km on the counter. 1.2L/100km economy. Obviously my daily driving is almost entirely covered by the battery charge. I just traded in my 2021 SX Sportage and the gas savings is utterly ridiculous. Truly truly a great experience. Edit: one thing is I wish you could use the entire battery. My car always starts the ICE when battery is just below 1/4 power.

  • @TheFishingMommy
    @TheFishingMommy 10 днів тому

    I learned a lot from this-thank you! I’m going to try to apply the current seam info to the Susquehanna on my next trip.

    • @RivermanTV-
      @RivermanTV- 10 днів тому

      Awesome! Good luck out there. If you haven't seen it already, this video touched on similar topics but I'm on the Susquehanna: ua-cam.com/video/V864Nc57WeM/v-deo.html

    • @TheFishingMommy
      @TheFishingMommy 9 днів тому

      @@RivermanTV- oooh awesome, I hadn’t seen it yet. Thank you! I noticed you mentioned it in this video. 👍🏼

  • @nixnet83
    @nixnet83 10 днів тому

    thanks for the tips! when accelerating from stop I do want to keep up with traffic, so the ICE almost always kicks in, after Your demonstration I will try to start it slow :) I find the "energy flow" screen more friendly than the "drive info" dude, what are You doing with Your left foot? :D It should be resting on the left side, and what You are doing looks super weird :D

    • @RivermanTV-
      @RivermanTV- 10 днів тому

      I was just trying to keep my foot out of the way of the camera. It would have blocked the view of the gas pedal.

  • @Okikor1
    @Okikor1 11 днів тому

    Where do you take your used oil and how much do they charge?

    • @RivermanTV-
      @RivermanTV- 11 днів тому

      @@Okikor1 by law it's free to take to an auto parts store

  • @Okikor1
    @Okikor1 11 днів тому

    What do you get for mileage?

  • @EngineeringHooksets
    @EngineeringHooksets 11 днів тому

    Sitting in my cubicle daydreaming about one of these days 🥲. Amazing float, nice musky(s)! How come you stopped using a hat-cam and went to a fixed pole? I kinda like this view better tbh. Is it annoying to wear?

    • @RivermanTV-
      @RivermanTV- 11 днів тому

      I like it too but it was too annoying to constantly change batteries. I would always lose footage because the camera would die at the worst possible time. It was also uncomfortable to wear. I'd like to incorporate it still here and there but I've been bad about actually using the setup if I bring it.

    • @EngineeringHooksets
      @EngineeringHooksets 11 днів тому

      @RivermanTV- I recently got the DJI Osmo Action 4 and it lasts for 2 hrs 20 mins at 1080p/30fs. Plus it's got integrated Bluetooth mic capabilities so you can retain waterproofness (is that a word?) and get good audio

    • @RivermanTV-
      @RivermanTV- 11 днів тому

      @@EngineeringHooksets Yeah I love my 4 but that's my main rear. I'd have to take it down and switch it to the hat cam which is doable. I run 2.7k at 60 so I'm sure it would be a little shorter. Unfortunately, the last time my power source died, my external mic was dropping out consistently with just battery power which is very disappointing.

  • @zachh-w3s
    @zachh-w3s 11 днів тому

    Can you do a video on fall lures please? With specific suggestions, for example, lots of videos will say "use a jerkbait" but there is so many and I have no idea which one is ideal for rivers. Thanks!

    • @RivermanTV-
      @RivermanTV- 11 днів тому

      I will try to make one similar to my early summer baits video here soon

    • @zachh-w3s
      @zachh-w3s 10 днів тому

      @@RivermanTV- Cool man. Any suggestions you could hit me up with now? Gonna go fishing this weekend on my kayak. Usually run a top water and ned/wacky rig. Was thinking trying a vision 110jr? Better options for fall? (live in ontario,canada so getting colder)

    • @RivermanTV-
      @RivermanTV- 10 днів тому

      @@zachh-w3s love the 110 jr plus one and the x-80 trick starter for open water. For grassy stuff I've been liking the Zman jerkshadz on a 1/8 oz weighted hook

  • @kodyyorton4674
    @kodyyorton4674 12 днів тому

    Quick question for you. My rivers up here in mid Michigan are extremely low right now, what is your approach in low water level conditions?

    • @kodyyorton4674
      @kodyyorton4674 12 днів тому

      Small rivers btw

    • @RivermanTV-
      @RivermanTV- 11 днів тому

      In small rivers it's all about finding the holes that will hold fish in the winter. Those are refuge zones when the water gets low. They aren't in them to winter just yet (they'll move if water allows) but they definitely want to be close to them without getting cut off. In some of the small rivers by me, it seems that a large chunk of the population moves out of the river entirely down to the next bigger river. I think they do this before fall low water periods so they don't get stuck in a pool and die there because it's not the right habitat for low water or winter.

    • @kodyyorton4674
      @kodyyorton4674 11 днів тому

      @@RivermanTV- thanks man, appreciate it! I’m ready for the next upload already

  • @ericwagstaff2227
    @ericwagstaff2227 12 днів тому

    Just and FYI or maybe this was a update to the 2024 Sportage, but my 24 Sportage SX Hybrid I didn't have to do any of that. Now I also used the OEM factory hitch that I had my dealer order (part of my deal).

    • @RivermanTV-
      @RivermanTV- 12 днів тому

      Good to know. Thanks for sharing

  • @suburbanangling
    @suburbanangling 12 днів тому

    very well-made video . good fishing too

    • @RivermanTV-
      @RivermanTV- 12 днів тому

      Thanks, man! Plenty more good fishing to come this fall. Can't wait.

  • @brianathern9154
    @brianathern9154 13 днів тому

    Solid outing. Can't beat finding tank river smallies. As you've seen they grow some other giants up there. Love the U P smallies

    • @RivermanTV-
      @RivermanTV- 13 днів тому

      One of my favorite places to be, especially in the spring or fall when they are chunky

  • @Holiday48000
    @Holiday48000 13 днів тому

    I think those plugs should of had some Anti-Seeze applied to the threads, and they should have been torqued to specs.

    • @RivermanTV-
      @RivermanTV- 13 днів тому

      Feel free to report back when you find the torque specs

  • @JoeNajorFishing
    @JoeNajorFishing 13 днів тому

    9:01 That was a sweet bite, right at the boat!💪

    • @RivermanTV-
      @RivermanTV- 12 днів тому

      They're always trying to scare me 😅

  • @gtlfb
    @gtlfb 13 днів тому

    Local dealer has a leftover we’re considering. What about handling in winter weather?

    • @RivermanTV-
      @RivermanTV- 13 днів тому

      @@gtlfb Has been fine in Chicago winters for me. Snow mode kicks in the AWD and limits wheel spin through keeping the acceleration rate low.

  • @SC-stonerconstruction
    @SC-stonerconstruction 14 днів тому

    great video, no tube bait though lol

    • @RivermanTV-
      @RivermanTV- 12 днів тому

      The tube is a timeless classic, I have to give you that

  • @gregvieth
    @gregvieth 14 днів тому

    Hello Riverman what a great video and beautiful area with some great smallies. I love the way you break down the river and what to look for. Very helpful. I have fished the Wisconsin river a few times up in the Merrill area. It's also a nice area with a few muskies thrown in. I do know parts of the area where you were fishing although not well enough to do on my own. That big rapid kind of scared me off. Just wondering how you managed to get around it safely in a kayak? Is there another easier option to get around the rapid or did you have to portage? I would probably be floating in a small raft if I decided to do it. I would love to float that section someday.

    • @RivermanTV-
      @RivermanTV- 12 днів тому

      Hey there - glad you got something out of this video! As for the rapids, you can avoid them by keeping right at the big island. The water is still swift but it is very manageable. There are some other quicker runs further downstream but none of it is very daunting. I've also done some of the river downstream of Merrill. Saw some giant musky and broke one off down there. Cool area I've been meaning to get back to.

  • @jeffkachlik5260
    @jeffkachlik5260 14 днів тому

    Another great video thanks for the education...... would you care to share which part of the river this was? Would love to float it at some point.....thanks in advance

  • @trophyarmorfishingadventur9194
    @trophyarmorfishingadventur9194 14 днів тому

    Love your channel!! I enjoy the tips and information. I live in Minnesota and would love to do a day fishing with you. Another topwater lure I’ve had success with is the riser bait 007r. Give that one a try.

    • @RivermanTV-
      @RivermanTV- 12 днів тому

      Thanks for the support! I'll try to find one of those baits. Unfortunately, I don't think I'll be back up in MN until next season. Keep catchin em up there for me until then.

  • @brianathern9154
    @brianathern9154 14 днів тому

    Love the explanations of what you're reading from the water and how to attack it. Its taken many years to harness the knowledge and avoid fishing history. You may have spooked a few but while landing other smallies. We were taught similarly by a veteran river guide buddy. Love seeing it in action brother

  • @joegrande4848
    @joegrande4848 14 днів тому

    If I had a place to store a kayak and transport the kayak to the river id get one. Does anyone own a tucktech portable kayak. If so what's your opinion on them? To me honestly it wouldn't be save to use in heavy current.

  • @joegrande4848
    @joegrande4848 14 днів тому

    It's been really tough catching descent fish. Best time for me was mid May into early June prespawn. The catching and the quality of fish sadly gone seriously down hill. I really hope it'll be better in October.

    • @RivermanTV-
      @RivermanTV- 12 днів тому

      This time of year is definitely on the slower side but there are good things to come in Oct!

  • @wendellgray3859
    @wendellgray3859 14 днів тому

    I just got home from fishing up there for 6 days.Definitely a special place and I will be going back again next year!! Love the channel and keep the videos coming!

    • @RivermanTV-
      @RivermanTV- 14 днів тому

      Gotta make the yearly pilgrimage! Thanks for coming along for this one and future vids 👊

  • @CrispyTendiesProdz5413
    @CrispyTendiesProdz5413 15 днів тому

    Rivers are pretty

  • @wciii3591
    @wciii3591 15 днів тому

    You are the man. Great breakdowns. You are braver than me, fighting that current would make me uncomfortable.

    • @RivermanTV-
      @RivermanTV- 14 днів тому

      It's def not the most comfortable place but damn it was fun!

  • @davidredding7694
    @davidredding7694 15 днів тому

    If you could live near some of the best smallmouth fishing where would that be ? Which town, city ?

    • @RivermanTV-
      @RivermanTV- 14 днів тому

      Hard to say. Somewhere in MN like Minneapolis/St Cloud or central WI for proximity to lots of options.

  • @miken5029
    @miken5029 15 днів тому

    The float from the upstream landing to where you launched at is probably one of my favorites. Got a breakdown of your kayak setup? I've been on a pedal drive the last few years but thinking it's time to upgrade to a motor setup.

    • @GarrettRussler
      @GarrettRussler 14 днів тому

      Yeah I would like a breakdown as well . Bought a pedal drive it does what I need it to . But I can’t afford a boat and I’m tired of using paddle and pedal . I’m ready to just relax on the water and not have to work to fish .

    • @RivermanTV-
      @RivermanTV- 14 днів тому

      It's a blast to fish that area. I like the whole stretch from the dam down to Clearwater. No in depth look at the setup right now. The fishing videos are doing well now so I've been trying to stick with those, but I want to get a rig overview in the channel in the future. Probably this fall or early winter.