Nice to see you take your old string with you. A lot of people just don't know how to get rid of their old string, it helps the fish and the water ways. Just wanted to say thanks again for being a real friend of the environment!!
Tiny little creek bass are just as much fun to catch as that six pounder at the lake and every now and again when you get that 5-6 pounder out of the creek, it’s a undescribable feeling lol for every 5 pound bass in the creek there’s 10,000 in the lake. Big bass out of small unstocked water is next level in the game.
I watched your videos anxiously all of last week while I was sitting at my desk at work, planning a creek fishing adventure in the Texas hill country. Made it out to a small town that had a ton of rivers and streams and spent the day fishing at two of them and landed 9 red ear/ bluegill, 1 small largemouth bass, and somehow a 5lb black river catfish. Great Saturday of creek fishing!
This video perfectly captures the magic of creek fishing! The combination of peaceful scenery and heart-pounding moments when fish explode on the topwater is just exhilarating. I couldn’t help but smile when you finally hooked that big one after all the close calls. Truly a fantastic adventure that leaves me wanting to grab my rod and head out to the water!
Watching from an old cabin built in 1947 in northern Michigan. Black flies are bad if no wind yikes!!!! Been fishing with little success, maybe the heat and the water is cloudy hopefully it gets better. GREAT VID👍
Another great video man! Good to see you using the BFS again I’ve been using mine a lot lately for small whopper plopper style baits and it works really well.
I’m so jealous of people who have fishing spots like this where they live, I live on California and there is NONE, these videos keep me at bay lol. Great vid
I live in California and I’m 5 minutes from the creeks , lakes , reservoirs and if you wanted to go salt fishing I’m a hour away from San Francisco Bay . Let me know what area your from and I could help you out !!
Excellent!!! With top water baits I have to constantly think before I cast. If something blows up on the bait you need to drop your rod tip then crank the reel a couple of times then set the hook...works for me. I don't know what startled that snake but it turned and headed in the other direction. Thanks for sharing and have a Blessed Day!
My Zephyr reel does the same thing, I'll try some of the suggestions here. Plus, my rule of thumb for topwater hits is "wait for weight". When you feel weight in your rod set the hook. Great video!
The first was a common water snake. 2nd one was cotton mouth/water moccasin. You are fine as long as you let the poisonous ones do they're thing and move along.
always good to hear about people taking public fish for their private ponds, took part in a bust of two individuals using throw nets at local public ponds/parks for bluegill and then selling these to land owners with private ponds. this is stealing from all of us.
Looks like the cricks I get to fish when I Can them fish them. The surprise fish are the best. Catching sunfish one minute The next minute 13 or 14 inch bass, you gotta love it.
Man, I’ve got a kastking Spartan and a Piscifun carbon, I can’t use less than 8 lb line on them without them sucking that line in the side of the spool, it helps ALOT if you leave a 1/4 spool showing when you fill it, but they have sloppy tolerance
I think that premature hook set at 10:12 was a direct result of not having pliers with you if I’m not mistaken John. Can’t tell you how many times I’ve done stuff like that lol.
I know... everybody wants to yank the rod when you see a topwater explosion! If you get in the habit of not watching your lure and waiting to feel something, and set the hook by feel your hookup ratio will be much better😅. And I'm sure the more you fish that BFS system the more you will love it❤!!!
That was a fun video. That issue with the BFS reel/line would wear on me pretty good. Still trying to get the hang of the casting mechanics here, been a spinning reel guy since I was a little ‘un. And now I’m old 😆
I love these wading videos. Is that four pound braid you have on that reel? If so you are a brave man. It is so easy for braid that small to creep over the edge of the spool. I thought most all of those ultra light bait casters had a quick release side plate to enable you to just pop the spool out.
That's another good one buddy. You and Ethan Fish Anything make me want to give BFS a try. I love stalking through the creeks and casting til my hearts content taking it all in. I know I'm an old dog learning new tricks but not topwater. The hardest part of it is counting 1 Mississippi in your head after seeing the strike then pulling back to set the hook. Many times the fish set the hook themselves and I'm just along for the ride. Blessings brother
Yeah baby! Topwater! A suggestion.. keep your batteries in a ziplock in a cooler before you load your camera. Then put an ice pack in your tackle pack with your extra batteries.. that should help with the over heating.🤙
Another great video John! About the reel, yeah that’s one of the downfalls of that reel. The only way to overcome the line going in behind is use thicker line. I have one of those rigged but I prefer my 2 Darkwolf Ultra reels. About 70 bucks and cast as good as possible with the lightest of lures. Even the trout magnet is possible with a light braid.
Pretty sweet buddy, I tore em up in the creek/river near my house yesterday with a senko worm, landed 7 or 8 and missed about a dozen lol, pretty decent bass too, Thanks For Sharing, Good Luck🎣
John the Zephyr is known for the line going behind the spool. That’s why it is better to use the Japanese braid in .6 goh and only crank the handle on the reel about 55 times and do not put any more line than that on it. And the amount of cranks is about 125 feet of line. Hope this helps.
John id really love to see you try the Geecrack bellows gill! They make a 2 and 2.8 inch that I’m curious to see whether or not would do good in the creeks you fish. They’re on tackle warehouse
Is that the entry level Kastking BFS? I had that one too, the line was always slipping off the spool. I upgraded to the better model from KK and haven't had that problem anymore.
I bet a good sized fish flashed that snake. Years ago, I used to fish this swamp. Normally I don't keep bass, but I kept one to eat, and when I cleaned it, it had what was left of a snake in its stomach.
i use that same reel, the anything 6lb and below is prone to do that to you alot on the spool. I found that 8lb braid to a 2-6lb mono leader works well.
Great video. Some nice catches. The reason the line is getting past the spool into the side plates is you have to much line on the reel. Try only putting about 50-60 meters of line on the reel should help keep that from happening.
Use any you like. I topwater fish mostly with braid. Using mono or fluoro is very stuff and will get backlashes more often. Spray down with wd40 to make it flex easier.
Down here in Australia you ain’t gonna catch much in a creek sadly. Unless you’re a Tasmanian lol. I went to Tasmania last weekend and I caught my PB bream in a small creek that was connected to the beach by a trickle!
What are even talking about? Saratoga, yellow belly, Mary river cod, barramundi? You must have your head buried in shit to not know your own creek species. 😂
@@CreekFishingAdventures After using my baitcaster/bfs for the first time yesterday I agree with you lol. Bit of a regret purchase. Ah well was chinese cheap. The bird nesting is a real frustration and the only way i can cast it safely is by upping the brakes which means maximum 10meter casts. Idea for tiny streams / creeks but spin rod for anything else.
Change out the hooks on ur minnow bait, I switch mine out with either Gamagatsu or Owner hooks and rarely miss a fish. Great vids brother, love creek fishing.
John, saw your truck next to the creek I assume the day you made this last week. I will try my luck on Sunday. Have you ever tried on the other side of road?
I have the same reels and when I used mono the line would do the same thing that happend to you. I switched to 10lb braid and used a 6lb leader and have not had a issue since. Hope that helps. Love the videos keep up the good work
I have the same reel and had the same issue, tightening the spool tensioner just enough that the spool doesn’t slide side to side fixed it and hasn’t had that issue since.
if thats the Kastking Zephyr use a small lever on the back right edge of the magnetic clutch to remove the clutch and spool in an instant. no need to waste line and time =)
Great video and great fishing John! Oh wow and glad you are okay, when you say there wires in the water.. I hope all is well. Have a good day and week.
I'm late to watching this video, l love watching your videos on Saturday mornings, it was a great time on the water, was wondering do you get a lot of ticks & spiders walking down those streams? 👍🎣
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I love that you're like, "Oh crap there's wires in the water, and that makes me nervous." "Oh look, a bass next to the wire I'm gonna go for it."
😂😂
Of course the Bass are gong to hang out at the power line 🤷🏼♂️😂😂🎣
Nice to see you take your old string with you. A lot of people just don't know how to get rid of their old string, it helps the fish and the water ways. Just wanted to say thanks again for being a real friend of the environment!!
Only dumb asses leave line and rubbish on our water way s
Most of us who fish regularly will always take our string and trash with us. The ones who don't are not real fisherman they are litter bugs.
@@patrickhartman6818 You speak for us all when you say this but even still I have a pileup of old line in my garage how do you dispose of it?
@@juice_box8017 in the garbage
It amazes me the amount fish in those creeks you fish.The water is so shallow.
I love how positive you are and I hope you continue to do what you're doing
Glad that plopper worked out for you. The spectre gill is one of my favorite patterns.
It looks so good
Interested in how I can purchase lures you sell.
How can I buy this lure or any recommendations on lures like it?
Is it for sale? It looks great
@@funkle4200 god it looks so good I wish it was but I can’t find it
Tiny little creek bass are just as much fun to catch as that six pounder at the lake and every now and again when you get that 5-6 pounder out of the creek, it’s a undescribable feeling lol for every 5 pound bass in the creek there’s 10,000 in the lake. Big bass out of small unstocked water is next level in the game.
I have watched so many of your videos and I'm still amazed by your casting accuracy, especially in tight conditions!
I wish so bad I could find creeks like this easily. I’m in East Tennessee and I’m always so jealous you find creeks like this!
I watched your videos anxiously all of last week while I was sitting at my desk at work, planning a creek fishing adventure in the Texas hill country. Made it out to a small town that had a ton of rivers and streams and spent the day fishing at two of them and landed 9 red ear/ bluegill, 1 small largemouth bass, and somehow a 5lb black river catfish. Great Saturday of creek fishing!
This video perfectly captures the magic of creek fishing! The combination of peaceful scenery and heart-pounding moments when fish explode on the topwater is just exhilarating. I couldn’t help but smile when you finally hooked that big one after all the close calls. Truly a fantastic adventure that leaves me wanting to grab my rod and head out to the water!
The chillest fishing channel on UA-cam
Watching from an old cabin built in 1947 in northern Michigan. Black flies are bad if no wind yikes!!!! Been fishing with little success, maybe the heat and the water is cloudy hopefully it gets better. GREAT VID👍
Another great video man! Good to see you using the BFS again I’ve been using mine a lot lately for small whopper plopper style baits and it works really well.
I could watch you fish all day everyday John. Great video🐟🎣🐟🎣
What combo and what line are you using in this thinking of buying a bfs setup?
18.17 the reason i only use spinning reels nowadays. i had a few baitcadters but always ernt back to the worm rig on my spinning outfit
I’m so jealous of people who have fishing spots like this where they live, I live on California and there is NONE, these videos keep me at bay lol. Great vid
yes this area is amazing
I live in California and I’m 5 minutes from the creeks , lakes , reservoirs and if you wanted to go salt fishing I’m a hour away from San Francisco Bay . Let me know what area your from and I could help you out !!
If I had a buck for every time I was in the creek without pliers fishing with trebles I’d be in a boat hahaha
Excellent!!! With top water baits I have to constantly think before I cast. If something blows up on the bait you need to drop your rod tip then crank the reel a couple of times then set the hook...works for me. I don't know what startled that snake but it turned and headed in the other direction. Thanks for sharing and have a Blessed Day!
My Zephyr reel does the same thing, I'll try some of the suggestions here. Plus, my rule of thumb for topwater hits is "wait for weight". When you feel weight in your rod set the hook. Great video!
The first was a common water snake. 2nd one was cotton mouth/water moccasin. You are fine as long as you let the poisonous ones do they're thing and move along.
Creek fishing is the best, I caught some giant bluegill today for my pond
always good to hear about people taking public fish for their private ponds, took part in a bust of two individuals using throw nets at local public ponds/parks for bluegill and then selling these to land owners with private ponds. this is stealing from all of us.
Ironic name😂
@@yingyang-hl4tu Its not a huge deal if they take only about 4 or 5 immature ones. Just as long as its from a huge lake/Pong.
These are my favorite types of videos from you. Thanks, you’re a blessing!
That reel sounds like it's headed for retirement 👍
That hybrid you caught was beautiful.
And we’re done! 😂😂😂 Been there done that…..
What an awesome place. Thanks for sharing. Fish On!!!
11:13 That redbreast had a fivehead lol. Big healthy fish.
This dude is the Chuck Norris of Creek fishing...
LETS GOOOO GOTTA LOVE A NEW CREEK VIDDDD (i've watched every video for the last 5 months I've never been let down their all amazing 😂)
Looks like the cricks I get to fish when I Can them fish them. The surprise fish are the best. Catching sunfish one minute The next minute 13 or 14 inch bass, you gotta love it.
Everything about this video is a W!!! How did you get so accurate with casting the BFS rod!!?? And LOVE the Galatians scripture!! 🔥🎣
Man, I’ve got a kastking Spartan and a Piscifun carbon, I can’t use less than 8 lb line on them without them sucking that line in the side of the spool, it helps ALOT if you leave a 1/4 spool showing when you fill it, but they have sloppy tolerance
I think that premature hook set at 10:12 was a direct result of not having pliers with you if I’m not mistaken John. Can’t tell you how many times I’ve done stuff like that lol.
26:00 why I never made the move to casting gear, and stick with the shortcomings of spin gear...
If I can't catch a fish with spinning gear I won't be catching fish!👍
Your the best. Videos are my source of therapy
I know... everybody wants to yank the rod when you see a topwater explosion! If you get in the habit of not watching your lure and waiting to feel something, and set the hook by feel your hookup ratio will be much better😅. And I'm sure the more you fish that BFS system the more you will love it❤!!!
i’ve been hooked 5 times, and all of them were fun
That was a fun video. That issue with the BFS reel/line would wear on me pretty good. Still trying to get the hang of the casting mechanics here, been a spinning reel guy since I was a little ‘un. And now I’m old 😆
I’m 55 and learning too. Stick with it, I’m starting to prefer it. Tight lines!
i feel so much more informed after watching your video!
What type of fishing line do you use? Pe or furolcarbon
I love these wading videos. Is that four pound braid you have on that reel? If so you are a brave man. It is so easy for braid that small to creep over the edge of the spool. I thought most all of those ultra light bait casters had a quick release side plate to enable you to just pop the spool out.
That's another good one buddy. You and Ethan Fish Anything make me want to give BFS a try. I love stalking through the creeks and casting til my hearts content taking it all in. I know I'm an old dog learning new tricks but not topwater. The hardest part of it is counting 1 Mississippi in your head after seeing the strike then pulling back to set the hook. Many times the fish set the hook themselves and I'm just along for the ride. Blessings brother
If you try BFS stay away from that kastking reel its not very good.
Yeah baby! Topwater! A suggestion.. keep your batteries in a ziplock in a cooler before you load your camera. Then put an ice pack in your tackle pack with your extra batteries.. that should help with the over heating.🤙
Where can one purchase the Pond Predator lure you were using? Thanx!
I have searched and searched. Let me know if you find one.
Another great video John!
About the reel, yeah that’s one of the downfalls of that reel. The only way to overcome the line going in behind is use thicker line. I have one of those rigged but I prefer my 2 Darkwolf Ultra reels. About 70 bucks and cast as good as possible with the lightest of lures. Even the trout magnet is possible with a light braid.
Pretty sweet buddy, I tore em up in the creek/river near my house yesterday with a senko worm, landed 7 or 8 and missed about a dozen lol, pretty decent bass too, Thanks For Sharing, Good Luck🎣
Brother thank you for these creek river adventures amazing what you can find out of them! Tight lines take care and God bless
John the Zephyr is known for the line going behind the spool. That’s why it is better to use the Japanese braid in .6 goh and only crank the handle on the reel about 55 times and do not put any more line than that on it. And the amount of cranks is about 125 feet of line. Hope this helps.
I have that EXACT one! The back rotating tail is perfect.
Hey can you help me with how to cast as well and accurately as you do, I keep getting bird nests. Is it my drag? If so how do you set your drag
Love it! Love the combo you are using, wanna find one like that to handle light lines,what is it?
Have you tried using a bigger battery with a cable ran to your GoPro? Only way I can really do it when it gets hot out.
John id really love to see you try the Geecrack bellows gill! They make a 2 and 2.8 inch that I’m curious to see whether or not would do good in the creeks you fish. They’re on tackle warehouse
going to have to get me one of those lures
Is that the entry level Kastking BFS? I had that one too, the line was always slipping off the spool. I upgraded to the better model from KK and haven't had that problem anymore.
I bet a good sized fish flashed that snake. Years ago, I used to fish this swamp. Normally I don't keep bass, but I kept one to eat, and when I cleaned it, it had what was left of a snake in its stomach.
Annnnnnd we are done…..😂 awesome creek fishing trip.
it was a great ending of a great day wading
what brand is the bait caster? I'm searching for something like that for trout fishing.
What line you using?
Hes using 6 pound mono
@ thanks
Hi what is the model of your casting rod and reel? THANKS
i use that same reel, the anything 6lb and below is prone to do that to you alot on the spool. I found that 8lb braid to a 2-6lb mono leader works well.
Great video. Some nice catches. The reason the line is getting past the spool into the side plates is you have to much line on the reel. Try only putting about 50-60 meters of line on the reel should help keep that from happening.
What rod and reel is that I have been looking for a ultra light combo
The stream is so clear, and the fish are abundant and plump.
Do you have a link for that small plopper? Great video my man
Is mono best for topwater or can I use braid? Will fish shy away from braid?
Use any you like. I topwater fish mostly with braid. Using mono or fluoro is very stuff and will get backlashes more often. Spray down with wd40 to make it flex easier.
How do you know what lures to pick to catch fish because I need help picking the right lures
well thats what we all want to know, it just comes from rial and error
@@CreekFishingAdventures ok that works 👍❤️
19:50 East Tennessee doesn’t have water moccasins, the middle Tennessee one could’ve been just depends on where in middle Tennessee it was.
7:06 Awesome bluegill
Cool video. Nice catches for the ol creek. Yeah,you pretty much creek fishing anywhere right now, especially in GA,without seeing Mr.No shoulders..
Always impressed with your casting skills.
What rod is that? I can’t zoom in, it just blurs immediately
Walking a creek is my favorite thing in summer to do in TN
Man what’s the perfect set up bfs wise to catch bass id love to get something that I can still throw atleast 1.0 to 1.5 cranks
hey brother i was wondering if you are fishing some where close to fayyetvile tennesse
Down here in Australia you ain’t gonna catch much in a creek sadly. Unless you’re a Tasmanian lol. I went to Tasmania last weekend and I caught my PB bream in a small creek that was connected to the beach by a trickle!
What are even talking about? Saratoga, yellow belly, Mary river cod, barramundi? You must have your head buried in shit to not know your own creek species. 😂
What combo are you using?
great fun! I notice something about your videos though and you mainly use spin rods instead of your BFS. Any reason?
i like them better and they are easier to use for me
@@CreekFishingAdventures After using my baitcaster/bfs for the first time yesterday I agree with you lol. Bit of a regret purchase. Ah well was chinese cheap. The bird nesting is a real frustration and the only way i can cast it safely is by upping the brakes which means maximum 10meter casts. Idea for tiny streams / creeks but spin rod for anything else.
Is that braided line and how much lb is it?
What creek is that?
Change out the hooks on ur minnow bait, I switch mine out with either Gamagatsu or Owner hooks and rarely miss a fish.
Great vids brother, love creek fishing.
John, saw your truck next to the creek I assume the day you made this last week. I will try my luck on Sunday. Have you ever tried on the other side of road?
I have recently moved to Tennessee (eastern) and am itching to find some creeks and other places to fish. Any suggestions??
cant drive 10 miles without crossing one, now just finding access. google earth is my best friend for that
I have the same reels and when I used mono the line would do the same thing that happend to you. I switched to 10lb braid and used a 6lb leader and have not had a issue since. Hope that helps. Love the videos keep up the good work
What reel is this? Thanks
I have the same reel and had the same issue, tightening the spool tensioner just enough that the spool doesn’t slide side to side fixed it and hasn’t had that issue since.
Big bass out of small unstocked water is next level in the game.
if thats the Kastking Zephyr use a small lever on the back right edge of the magnetic clutch to remove the clutch and spool in an instant. no need to waste line and time =)
What type of bait caster r u using
kastking
Where do you get your where you measure your fish the yellow one I like to order one this is Rod Whiting. Thank you.
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Fish or no fish, your casting skills are impressive!
Thought you were going to conduct a Breadth First Search(BFS) in the creek to find fish...
Great video and great fishing John! Oh wow and glad you are okay, when you say there wires in the water.. I hope all is well. Have a good day and week.
I'm late to watching this video, l love watching your videos on Saturday mornings, it was a great time on the water, was wondering do you get a lot of ticks & spiders walking down those streams? 👍🎣
Man I could do this all day. New sub here!
What baitcaster is that?
I think it’s the kast king zephyr bfs
@ILFISNG thanks
@@theojohansson648 np
Anyone know what rod and reel this is? Brand and model. Thanks .
Are most of your videos filmed on private land or public? Thanks.
What lbs line do you recommend and length rod
im struggling on bfs right now, not sure what is the best
i like your easy casting man