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🔥 National Crappie League at High Rock Lake: Low Water Changes the Game! 🎣
The National Crappie League is bringing its Wild Card Tournament to High Rock Lake, but there’s a major twist-water levels are at significantly low levels! In this episode of Brilliant Fishing NC, we break down how this changes everything for anglers competing in the event. Will the usual trophy crappie spots be off-limits? How will anglers adjust their strategy?
If you’re fishing this tournament or just love crappie fishing, this is one episode you won’t want to miss!
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Kevin Blevins: From Tournament Roots to Trophy Crappie-A 4-Pound High Rock Lake Legend
Переглядів 99316 годин тому
Join us for a special episode of Brilliant Fishing NC as we sit down with Kevin Blevins, a seasoned crappie angler who’s making waves in the fishing world. Kevin shares his journey from early fishing memories to becoming a respected name in tournament crappie fishing. We dive deep into the story behind his jaw-dropping 4 pound crappie at High Rock Lake and explore his goals and challenges for 2...
Crappie Fishing Secrets Revealed: Surprising Findings & Expert Insights | (Part 2)
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In Part 2 of our crappie fishing series, we dive deep into the data and discoveries from our collaboration with the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission’s biologist and crappie guide Chris Miller. 🎣 This podcast-style episode unpacks fascinating insights, including: * The surprising advanced age of the trophy crappies we caught. * The biology and behavior of hybrid crappies. * Effects o...
Catching Trophy Crappie & Discovering Their Surprising Age with NC Biologist! (Part 1)
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Join Brilliant Fishing NC as we team up with Chris Miller, a top crappie fishing guide, and our North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission's biologist, Troy Thompson for an unforgettable adventure! 🎣 We reel in massive 2 lb crappies, extract their otoliths, and uncover their true ages-much older than anyone expected! This thrilling video is part one of a two-part series where we explore the b...
Yadkin River Fishing Masterclass: Expert Fall & Winter Tips with Chris Hammill
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Dive into an insightful, podcast-style conversation with Chris Hammill, the Yadkin River's renowned fishing expert. Discover proven strategies for successful fishing during the fall and winter seasons. Whether you're targeting bass, catfish, or crappie, Chris shares invaluable tips to enhance your angling experience. Don't forget to subscribe for more expert fishing advice! Topics Covered: Seas...
From Hook to Plate! High Rock Striper Catch Clean Cook!
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From Hook to Plate! High Rock Striper Catch Clean Cook! Don't miss our Brilliant Fishing NC podcast, available now on all major podcast platforms. We delve into NC's best fishing opportunities!
Catching Trophy Catfish with Jeff King | Big Blues on the Yadkin Lakes
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Discover the secrets to catching trophy-sized catfish with Jeff King, the expert behind King of the Lake Guide Service. In this in-depth conversation, Jeff shares his proven techniques, favorite gear, and tips for fishing the Yadkin chain of lakes, home to some of North Carolina's biggest blue catfish. Whether you're a seasoned angler or just getting started, this video is packed with insights ...
She’s 91 And Still CATCHES FISH! {longline trolling High Rock Lake}
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Took the opportunity a while back to take my Great-Aunt Betty out fishing. We longline trolled HR lake, and pulled up enough for a fish dinner! Thanks for watching!
Crappie Biology of NC's Piedmont [Yadkin & Catawba Chains]
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One of NCWRC's district 6 biologists, Troy Thompson, talks to us about the current health/status of (mostly black) crappie in the Yadkin & Catawba chains of lakes in the NC Piedmont. We discuss: - aging fish - stunted populations - which lakes have higher/lesser recruitment - what causes some lakes to have larger/smaller fish - the effect of the removal of the size & creel limits on the Yadkin ...
🎣 🔥 Subscriber fishing trip! [LIPS WERE RIPPED!!!] 😳
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🎣 🔥 Subscriber fishing trip! [LIPS WERE RIPPED!!!] 😳
Side Planer Boards With Lead Core? Absolutely! Here's how!
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Side Planer Boards With Lead Core? Absolutely! Here's how!
Crappie Fishing the Yadkin River with Newell Montgomery
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Crappie Fishing the Yadkin River with Newell Montgomery
Expert Catfishing Tips with Marc Gioeli: Bait, Tackle, and Seasonal Strategies for High Rock Lake
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Expert Catfishing Tips with Marc Gioeli: Bait, Tackle, and Seasonal Strategies for High Rock Lake
Mastering Striped Bass Fishing: Expert Guide's Tips & Techniques with Captain Peter Malec
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Mastering Striped Bass Fishing: Expert Guide's Tips & Techniques with Captain Peter Malec
Mastering Tournament Crappie Fishing: Chris Miller's Pro Tips for Livescope & Other Advanced Tips
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Mastering Tournament Crappie Fishing: Chris Miller's Pro Tips for Livescope & Other Advanced Tips
Jug Fishing the Yadkin with the ShadNAtor and a bunch of kids!
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Jug Fishing the Yadkin with the ShadNAtor and a bunch of kids!
And the winner is!!!!!
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And the winner is!!!!!
Win a Guided FISHING TRIP & more! // 1K subscriber GIFT PACKAGE
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Win a Guided FISHING TRIP & more! // 1K subscriber GIFT PACKAGE
Summer Surf Fishing//Sand Flea 101//Spanish & Blues
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Summer Surf Fishing//Sand Flea 101//Spanish & Blues
A Hole in the BOAT! 😢 // 1K Sub GIVEAWAY// + the Most Random Catch Ever 🎣
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A Hole in the BOAT! 😢 // 1K Sub GIVEAWAY// the Most Random Catch Ever 🎣
Spring OBX Bull Reds in the Surf: Video Podcast #005
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Spring OBX Bull Reds in the Surf: Video Podcast #005
Longline Trolling with the BOYS: [Crappie Catch Clean Cook]
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Longline Trolling with the BOYS: [Crappie Catch Clean Cook]
Former Game Warden Talks Spring Fishing on the Yadkin Lakes VIDEO PODCAST #004
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Former Game Warden Talks Spring Fishing on the Yadkin Lakes VIDEO PODCAST #004
Striper and Hybrid Biology [with Casey Joubert, NC Fisheries' Biologist] Video Podcast #003
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Striper and Hybrid Biology [with Casey Joubert, NC Fisheries' Biologist] Video Podcast #003
Secrets for Springtime Slabs [with Shane Walser] Video Podcast #002
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Secrets for Springtime Slabs [with Shane Walser] Video Podcast #002
Fly Fishing for NC Trout [with Nick and Sara Freeman] Video Podcast #001
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Fly Fishing for NC Trout [with Nick and Sara Freeman] Video Podcast #001
Lead Core Line: The WHAT, WHY & HOW
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Lead Core Line: The WHAT, WHY & HOW
Brilliant Fishing is doing WHAT??? in 2024???
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Brilliant Fishing is doing WHAT??? in 2024???
What's the Brilliant Fishing channel all about?
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What's the Brilliant Fishing channel all about?
EPIC Christmas Eve Striper Fishing Adventure: Teen Boys Land Huge Stripers! 🎣🎅
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EPIC Christmas Eve Striper Fishing Adventure: Teen Boys Land Huge Stripers! 🎣🎅

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @phillipperkins6230
    @phillipperkins6230 2 години тому

    Thank you for taking time to witness to folks on your channel, that was such a blessing to hear, you are welcome in my boat anytime, I’m not quite the crappie fishing stud that Chris is but I did catch one just over two lbs and one that was 1.96 today at Badin, my PB is 2.55 from High Rock God bless you brother

  • @randysimpson8745
    @randysimpson8745 6 годин тому

    dirty water is the best water

  • @thewey
    @thewey День тому

    What lake are you on? What kind of jig bait are you using?

  • @flyawax1
    @flyawax1 2 дні тому

    Outstanding video! Thank you!

  • @scottiehuneycutt7236
    @scottiehuneycutt7236 6 днів тому

    Great job bud

  • @scottallen6179
    @scottallen6179 7 днів тому

    Way to go Kevin !!

  • @BasileFilms
    @BasileFilms 7 днів тому

    Great job Kevin

  • @rtaylor054
    @rtaylor054 7 днів тому

    Congratulations!!!!

  • @Jessie-kh1yn
    @Jessie-kh1yn 7 днів тому

    In my opinion,That 10 year old fish is at the end of his life so throwing it back probably would not help much. The stress you put on it may be too much and end its life also.

    • @brilliantfishingnc
      @brilliantfishingnc 7 днів тому

      I definitely understand what you mean, if we thought it would live several more years it definitely would make sense to put it back. The tricky part is that some of those fish were only five years old and potentially had several more years to live. It’s just hard because you can’t tell how old they are until you kill them and open them up.

  • @Slab_Hunter
    @Slab_Hunter 13 днів тому

    Thanks for the video really informative. I have been fishing crappie since 1985. I now release crappie 90 percent of trips. I keep 10 inch to 13 inch for family to eat. The feeling of the thump never gets old and feels like the first time. I have done all different methods with different technologies and single pole thump is my favorite and only way I do now.

    • @brilliantfishingnc
      @brilliantfishingnc 13 днів тому

      I hear you on the feeling of that thump, it's a rush every time!

    • @CBGRTR
      @CBGRTR 9 днів тому

      I'm 50 and I've been at it since I was 5 or 6 minners and a ol glass rod cork fishing with a zebco 202 ..now I'm still at it only now with a boat and best rods money can buy and the MAGIC BOX AKA FFS lol and I to release way more than I keep and since ffs I release way more than prior to having it .I'm from alabama home lake neely herny on coosa river.. anyway keep rolling man 👍

    • @brilliantfishingnc
      @brilliantfishingnc 9 днів тому

      @CBGRTR thanks for watching!

    • @Slab_Hunter
      @Slab_Hunter 7 днів тому

      @@CBGRTR Thanks for sharing I fish most of time with jigs but once in awhile I get minnows, sandwich and a Dr Pepper and enjoy the scenery.

    • @CBGRTR
      @CBGRTR 7 днів тому

      @@Slab_Hunter yep I do the same

  • @casey10614
    @casey10614 14 днів тому

    Management and conservation go hand in hand. If you want more fish for the grandkids you have to have people that care about the fishery manage it. NC has a lot of money and could easily be a world class fishery like some other states. In the future how much will they spend on fisheries management, that is the question. Let smart people like this biologist use his experience and give him the resources you could have like I said, a WORLD CLASS fishery. Great podcast gentlemen, enjoyed it. Thanks for aging the fish that was super cool.

  • @JamesSebastianCopeland
    @JamesSebastianCopeland 14 днів тому

    Wonderful 💯

  • @LeonardEudy
    @LeonardEudy 14 днів тому

    Larger fish are the mature breeders. They will produce thousands more offspring than a small fish. I personally release all 14” and larger.

    • @CBGRTR
      @CBGRTR 10 днів тому

      Me to and I like a 10 to 12 " to eat anyway I know some that don't BUT most I know that crappie fish feel same way I cleaned 12 crappie over 2lbs sevaral years ago did not like them as good

  • @dougdavis8138
    @dougdavis8138 14 днів тому

    I also have noticed bigger egg sacs than usual for the time of year. I noticed them bigger starting in late November. One observation was the water stayed warmer than usual up into fall. I think the warmer water and day length was similar to day length and temp in the spring. Maybe it stimulated egg growth early.

    • @brilliantfishingnc
      @brilliantfishingnc 14 днів тому

      That very well could be- it was pretty warm until just now lol

  • @rtaylor054
    @rtaylor054 14 днів тому

    Thanks guys. Really enjoyed the videos and information.

  • @timfleming8178
    @timfleming8178 14 днів тому

    Old timers use to say a lot of the bigger crappies will spawn full moon week in February that’s why they full of eggs

    • @brilliantfishingnc
      @brilliantfishingnc 14 днів тому

      Interesting- I had not heard that but very well could be true

  • @oldhippie7538
    @oldhippie7538 15 днів тому

    Loving the info, new sub and creator ❤

  • @DavidTitus-f1l
    @DavidTitus-f1l 16 днів тому

    Good video, do you ever tip your jigs with minnows

  • @DavidTitus-f1l
    @DavidTitus-f1l 16 днів тому

    Been trying to learn H R lots good times , great video

  • @cletusself5725
    @cletusself5725 17 днів тому

    When using planer boards with lead core, will that affect your depth of your bait/A rig, etc.? If so, how would you need to make adjustments?

    • @brilliantfishingnc
      @brilliantfishingnc 17 днів тому

      Planer boards don’t really affect your depth any, that has everything to do with how many colors of lead core are under the surface of the water, which is just wherever you decide to clip the board on at But to make adjustments, you would have to bring the line in and then just move the planer board up or down on your lead core accordingly

    • @cletusself5725
      @cletusself5725 17 днів тому

      @brilliantfishingnc Thank you. I have really enjoyed your videos. Thanks for everything you do to help rookies like me to learn and understand your techniques.

    • @brilliantfishingnc
      @brilliantfishingnc 16 днів тому

      @cletusself5725 glad to be of service, take care!

  • @ronrummer3100
    @ronrummer3100 20 днів тому

    Great video J

  • @reggiehucks1010
    @reggiehucks1010 20 днів тому

    The live scope will be the reason there will be no big crappie.

    • @brilliantfishingnc
      @brilliantfishingnc 20 днів тому

      I agree that is it could be possible at some point- it is importantly for us to take care of the natural resource to make sure it is there for future generations

  • @georgerusiewicz3577
    @georgerusiewicz3577 20 днів тому

    Since the lakes on this chain have no size or creel limits you would think these lakes are over populated with crappie. However within every species there are giants as well as dwarfs. My question; should a 9/10 year old crappie be considered a giant within the species? If so by taking this size of crappie are we depleting our gene pool of giant crappie?

    • @brilliantfishingnc
      @brilliantfishingnc 20 днів тому

      Some great questions - stay tuned for part 2 I think we will cover a lot of this in the upcoming podcast

  • @brilliantfishingnc
    @brilliantfishingnc 20 днів тому

    How many of you all are fishing content creators? Comment below, and let's all follow each other!

  • @rtaylor054
    @rtaylor054 20 днів тому

    Great video. Love it!

  • @anthonyrichardson2492
    @anthonyrichardson2492 21 день тому

    Very cool... now all the big fish will be cut open to check there age... lol

  • @brilliantf164
    @brilliantf164 21 день тому

    Very interesting !!

  • @dustinbrilliant2113
    @dustinbrilliant2113 21 день тому

    Nice haul!

  • @ookiee1
    @ookiee1 21 день тому

    Did the biologist happen to mention the prime ages those big females are reproducing quality eggs?

    • @brilliantfishingnc
      @brilliantfishingnc 21 день тому

      No, I don’t believe he mentioned that, sorry

    • @Earwiqs
      @Earwiqs 21 день тому

      We will ask him

    • @brilliantfishingnc
      @brilliantfishingnc 21 день тому

      The biologist responded to me about your question and said: "The size (length) of the fish is the main factor for abundant, quality eggs. Not only does the number of eggs increase with size, but egg quality typically increases as well."

  • @chuckhaley2551
    @chuckhaley2551 21 день тому

    Great information! Very interesting. Thanks Jason for what you do!

  • @hobbyoftheday4017
    @hobbyoftheday4017 Місяць тому

    I agree with scaling mullet, i think it also helps with hooking up to fish. Spot is also one of my favorite baits

  • @MrLalo17
    @MrLalo17 Місяць тому

    No, this is not skilled fishing 😅

  • @sirgoat4703
    @sirgoat4703 Місяць тому

    Yes sirrrrr

  • @bigtater29
    @bigtater29 Місяць тому

    Whhoooo.... WHOOOOOO!!!!!! LOL. 👊

  • @gook23123
    @gook23123 2 місяці тому

    Great video, lots of good information, keep them coming!

    • @brilliantfishingnc
      @brilliantfishingnc 2 місяці тому

      I appreciate the feedback, I’m glad you found it helpful!

  • @oneimann
    @oneimann 2 місяці тому

    Pastor it's Spence, good interview! Gonna do some sniping on norman tomorrow, hopefully I'll find some bigguns.

    • @brilliantfishingnc
      @brilliantfishingnc 2 місяці тому

      Hey Spence, how’s it going!? Cold out there!

    • @oneimann
      @oneimann 2 місяці тому

      It is but can't stop a fisherman ;)

  • @oneimann
    @oneimann 2 місяці тому

    Yessss shellcrackers, lets gooooo! I want to get them in the winter on Norman.

  • @JDintheTJ
    @JDintheTJ 2 місяці тому

    I learned more in these two Podcasts with Glenn than watching dozens of hours of other videos on surf fishing. Thank you!

  • @TJEngland
    @TJEngland 2 місяці тому

    Is the striper fishing usually that good at HR? I’ve always heard there wasn’t many striper in HR.

    • @brilliantfishingnc
      @brilliantfishingnc 2 місяці тому

      Typically it isn’t as good as the other lakes- normally high rock fish are bigger, but fewer and further between, but the last couple of years, there has been an uptick in the 18-22 in size fish, so I guess we’ll see where it goes from here

  • @misunderstoodtruth1253
    @misunderstoodtruth1253 2 місяці тому

    hey, do you mind sending me a copy of your depth chart? I would really appreciate it

    • @brilliantfishingnc
      @brilliantfishingnc 2 місяці тому

      Email me at brilliantfishingnc@gmail.com and I’ll reply to you with the chart

  • @CBGRTR
    @CBGRTR 2 місяці тому

    Awesome interview he knows his stuff

  • @K5kilo
    @K5kilo 2 місяці тому

    Good video, I fish highrock also, But i fish off of a kayak you guys have a beautiful setup

    • @brilliantfishingnc
      @brilliantfishingnc 2 місяці тому

      Thanks! We enjoy HR its close to where we live

    • @K5kilo
      @K5kilo 2 місяці тому

      @brilliantfishingnc Oh ok cool, My uncle took me out there as a kid now I go almost every weekend either the lake or abotts creek

  • @gook23123
    @gook23123 2 місяці тому

    Thanks for the video, Ill try the rod setup tips and trolling motor tips on badin soon

  • @RP-FISHING
    @RP-FISHING 2 місяці тому

    Riley Is Right On Point!! Helping Get It Done! Great Catch Guys & Video!!!

    • @brilliantfishingnc
      @brilliantfishingnc 2 місяці тому

      Ha ha, that boy loves fishing! 🎣 thanks for the support!

  • @ThePeople-z9o
    @ThePeople-z9o 2 місяці тому

    This dude is not country at all.

  • @andrewtimko4473
    @andrewtimko4473 2 місяці тому

    Need to try out those Charlie Brown hooks. Great video!

  • @jeffkerr4249
    @jeffkerr4249 2 місяці тому

    Thanks

  • @ronalddills4566
    @ronalddills4566 3 місяці тому

    How deep were you fishing ? Asking for a friend 😅

  • @stevemiller9675
    @stevemiller9675 3 місяці тому

    ❤️

  • @aquatictailchaser
    @aquatictailchaser 3 місяці тому

    U damn straight that’s a 10lber u tell your own fish tales. That’s a monster slab