I finally had my brain tumor surgery. No cancer, 2 years to get to this point! Now I'm excited to do my recovery watching you catch giant muskie! Congratulations!
Heya! Swede here - and as a person who fishes for a lot of northern pike (they grow monstrous in size here) id like to give some feedback ; treble hooks and metal leaders are your friends. Agressive hook sets are necessary! Rapala lures usually work great - and bigger ones than you think work great.
We get some pretty monstrous pike up here in northern Minnesota and Canada. Yeah rapalas are great i like using specifically the jointed ones. Also there is this one brand only sold in Minnesota called RAW swimbaits and the pike can’t resist it lmao
In fishing, it's strange how after you've caught a particular fish after having tried for a long time to catch said fish, suddenly you'll start catching them more often without even trying. This is an apples to oranges analogy but, I purchased some chatter baits back when they first appeared on the market. I fished with them every time I was out on the water. For over a year of fishing with them, I never caught a darn thing with them. Then, while I was out at a local park pond I was making my way back to my truck and casting as I went, I had a chatter bait tied on and I finally got a bite, (Large Mouth Bass) after a year and a half of fishing with it and having no luck. It got me excited, so I turned around and walked back up the shore of the pond and about fifteen yards from where I'd caught that bass, I got another hit. It was good sized channel catfish. I walked and cast for about fifteen more minutes and I caught a second channel catfish. Now for some reason I'll routinely catch different species of fish with those chatter baits. I must have just been holding my mouth the wrong way before when I was reeling those chatter baits in.
Awesome, I'm glad you finally got onto them :) Most of the time these fish are right up against walls or under your feet. Next time you go down there, try walking a lure along that drop off in front of you. It looks juicy as hell.
My grandfather used to fish for Muskie in northern Minnesota. Given our 65 year age difference, it didn’t mean much to me at the time-us kids would fish for rock bass and other panfish with bamboo rods.
Way to go Nick! No muskie for me yet. One grabbed my leach while walleye fishing. Almost spooled me. Attempting to stop it, broke off. Nearly boated another, it jump out of prop wash, nearly landed in the jon boat.
My bucket list fish is a Northern Pike, which is very similar to your Musky. Great video and I really appreciate you going back to show us just how much work you put into this fish! You earned it and a huge congrats!
@gregsoto2679 Yeah, if you go to the right areas, I understand they are fairly common, I just haven't found the right spot. Fish all over the Northwest US and haven't caught one yet.
@@gregsoto2679 yes full off bones is the Pike where ever you catch one from had some big monsters in my time over 25lbs in the UK never broke the 30lb though,but they are not unpleasant to eat just need to be careful with the bones would rather have a brown trout myself lol
@@dantheman9228 I’ve never weighed a fish. I 🎣 in the wilderness - scales have to be stored and carried. Every ounce matters. I measure them. Caught a 4’ pike - the biggest.
Lewis Walker Jr.'s 54-pound, 3-ounce muskie, caught on Conneaut Lake, Crawford County, has stood as the Pennsylvania state record since 1924. That's in my back yard....lol Grats on the nice catches!!
Great catches Nick, love your channel! As a northern pike fisherman I would recommend not using a lip-grip for holding the muskie. If a pike/muskie thrashes while holding its easy to break its jaw.
Gill plate grip with a wet hand, and support the organs. Net as long as it takes to get the beast hooks back out. Pike, musky, and giant pickerel all the same, my favorite fish to catch, fin missiles. If you lip grip, even not breaking the jaw, the thrash cas destroy the teeth.
I’m used to landing bull reds and black drum down here in Louisiana near the Gulf of Mexico but I love your videos. Your enthusiasm and inclusion of the viewers is phenomenal. I always feel like I’m with you. Incredible work Nick and congratulations on your bucket list fish!!🎉🎉
CONGRATULATIONS Nick. 🎉 I’ve caught only one muskie. Burnt River, Ontario🇨🇦. It looked so much like all the northern pike I’ve caught I had to look it up😛. Again, very happy for you. 🎣
The right lure, the right sun, the right color. Just the right conditions to get on the bite. Fun to watch you have so much fun! Nothing like blowing (or better said pulling) a goal out of the water!
This has not been a very year for me but watching and hearing your trials and tribulations has helped me tremendously. Thank you and congratulations to you on your dream catches. It's as if that I was right there with you: again, thank you so much.
Great Nick! A higher level of fishing! The great Muskie! Some fisherman fish all their lives trying to catch one Muskie. And you caught 4 in one day!!! Tremendous!!!!!
Good job Nick! I've caught a 45" musky this past october on my kayak and it was the most intense fishing experience I've had so far. Last year I've caught one a little smaller while being in the water in my wadders. These fish are such a blast to catch!
You have a gift Nick! I can't tell you how much your fishing adventures do for me. I've gotten off the beaten path. And your videos help me find it. From the bottom of my heart and I'm sure from many others. Thank you! And see you later buddy!
Absolutely unbelievable, you are my Wife’s favorite channel because your reactions are like mine when I’m hooked up. You are fun to watch. Congratulations on the mighty four.
So strange. I don’t fish and yet I look forward to your channel every week. Your honesty, enthusiasm and your filming skills just brings so much joy. Thank you sir!
There really is nothing like it. All your time, all your patience and all your perseverance. To catch one of your bucket list fish is amazing but to catch 4 in one day is outstanding. Keep the fish coming and stay safe out there. 🇮🇪.
That was one of my favorite videos you've ever done. It so awesome to see someone accomplish a goal they have worked so hard for. Haven't watched in a while but glad I did today. Congratulations my man!!💪👍
Ok this had to be my favorite all time video you have posted. The long term trial and then success shows such great perseverance. The way you put this together was fantastic. Congratulations
File this one under Masterpiece!! You encouraged me 1 year ago by saying i would find my own style of filmmaking and i have but i’m still definitely taking some notes from the master ! Thanks Nick congrats on the Muskie!! 🔥
I’m happy for you! I know how great it feels to land a target species you have never caught before, I will always remember my first king salmon. Outstanding!
Wow congrats Nick!! That was epic! Such a great day of fishing. This video is so awesome, we were captivated the whole time and totally cheering you on. Your joy is contagious… what a day!! Thanks for sharing and making such fun videos
Congrats! Happy for you, haven't seen your videos in a while. I saw a fella on tiktok who looked like you and I thought "I need to watch 618 fishing again"
Congrats my friend! I am so happy for you! Thanks for sharing your adventures with all of us. This is definitely one of my favorite videos you have shared!
Welcome to the club! Congrats on your success. I was lucky enough to catch a 40" Musky up in Canada years ago and I'm going to try again this year up in Michigan. So glad to see your excitement.
Right place , right time , right lure . Congrats on an awesome day ! I fished all over Minnesota and North Dakota , and never saw a Musky in person . 4 in one day I think is pretty rare , the fact that it took you several years to get there is an indication of how elusive they are . Perseverance paid off , it was your time ! AWESOME 😎👍👍
Well done your perciferance paid of, you were at the right place at the right time the fish were on the feed, big fan of 618, always look forward to when one of your videos comes up.
CONGRATS!!! I just caught my 1st musky this past summer. We were bass fishing on Green River Lake, KY. She ate a deep diving crankbait that I was throwing on 10 lb line. It took me over 30 minutes to land that beautiful 46" musky. If I ever gave up chasing those little green and brown fish, I know what fish I'll go after.
That's awesome you finally landed one! That's epic you got 4!! It also took me years to catch my 1st one, its such an amazing feeling when you get one in the net! Love your videos!
Determination, perseverance and a bit of research, bam nailed it.. after so many trips.... i love that feeling... great video and a heck of a few catches and day of not fishing, but catching!! Great job brotha man 🤙
This video is the first time you’ve given away your location even though you didn’t outright say it. I’m also from southern Illinois and I’ll definitely be heading to that spillway to fish soon. Thanks for sharing your adventures!!
Your dedication and patience have paid off , congratulations Nick. A fantastic haul . These fish look very similar to what we call Pike , pretty much the apex predator in fresh water . Look forward to your next adventure
Great fishing buddy! Musky are great fish! Here in Germany we've got pike which are quite similar, but smaller than the big musky. I'm longing for the old days about 15 years ago when i was able to catch lots of pike in the shallow coast waters of the eastern sea. Up to 1.14 meters. Congratulations to your big catches, this is great!
I finally had my brain tumor surgery. No cancer, 2 years to get to this point! Now I'm excited to do my recovery watching you catch giant muskie! Congratulations!
Let’s go! Congrats, thank you for fighting for all that time. You’re an inspiration!
GOOD CATCH NICK!!!
Congratulations on your recovery 🙏 I am in remission now for 4 years
Congratulations! I'm sure it was an extremely scary and stressful period. Best of luck to you!
@@billanderson8388congratulations! Hope it's another 40!
The fact that you declared, "We did it!" is what makes you top-shelf Nick.Great stuff. Happy for YOU.
There is nothing “top shelf” about anything he does. I don’t understand you people. Nick is the ultimate dipshit at fishing.
The first musky is always the best 😊
Nick's amazing. We need more selfless folks.
It was like Kamala Harris, "We did it Joe, we did it"😂😂😂
I will one hundred percent agree with this comment
Heya! Swede here - and as a person who fishes for a lot of northern pike (they grow monstrous in size here) id like to give some feedback ; treble hooks and metal leaders are your friends. Agressive hook sets are necessary! Rapala lures usually work great - and bigger ones than you think work great.
muskie can grow much bigger than pike, greetings from europe ;)
Definitely steel leaders. Jointed Rapalas work great especially when trolling.
Heavier mono and fluorocarbon will also keep them from cutting you off and they won’t see it
We get some pretty monstrous pike up here in northern Minnesota and Canada. Yeah rapalas are great i like using specifically the jointed ones. Also there is this one brand only sold in Minnesota called RAW swimbaits and the pike can’t resist it lmao
In fishing, it's strange how after you've caught a particular fish after having tried for a long time to catch said fish, suddenly you'll start catching them more often without even trying.
This is an apples to oranges analogy but, I purchased some chatter baits back when they first appeared on the market. I fished with them every time I was out on the water. For over a year of fishing with them, I never caught a darn thing with them.
Then, while I was out at a local park pond I was making my way back to my truck and casting as I went, I had a chatter bait tied on and I finally got a bite, (Large Mouth Bass) after a year and a half of fishing with it and having no luck.
It got me excited, so I turned around and walked back up the shore of the pond and about fifteen yards from where I'd caught that bass, I got another hit. It was good sized channel catfish. I walked and cast for about fifteen more minutes and I caught a second channel catfish.
Now for some reason I'll routinely catch different species of fish with those chatter baits. I must have just been holding my mouth the wrong way before when I was reeling those chatter baits in.
Awesome, I'm glad you finally got onto them :) Most of the time these fish are right up against walls or under your feet. Next time you go down there, try walking a lure along that drop off in front of you. It looks juicy as hell.
My grandfather used to fish for Muskie in northern Minnesota. Given our 65 year age difference, it didn’t mean much to me at the time-us kids would fish for rock bass and other panfish with bamboo rods.
Your enthusiasm is contagious and so pure. Fantastic video, so happy for you. Just think how amazing your next adventures will be!!
Way to go Nick! No muskie for me yet. One grabbed my leach while walleye fishing. Almost spooled me. Attempting to stop it, broke off. Nearly boated another, it jump out of prop wash, nearly landed in the jon boat.
My bucket list fish is a Northern Pike, which is very similar to your Musky. Great video and I really appreciate you going back to show us just how much work you put into this fish! You earned it and a huge congrats!
Come backcountry 🛶 in Northern Ontario with me you’ll get your fill. Taste great but they’re tricky to fillet.
@gregsoto2679 Yeah, if you go to the right areas, I understand they are fairly common, I just haven't found the right spot. Fish all over the Northwest US and haven't caught one yet.
@@dukemetzger3784 Go east, young man! In some places out west, they are considered a trash fish! Great "power per pound".
@@gregsoto2679 yes full off bones is the Pike where ever you catch one from had some big monsters in my time over 25lbs in the UK never broke the 30lb though,but they are not unpleasant to eat just need to be careful with the bones would rather have a brown trout myself lol
@@dantheman9228 I’ve never weighed a fish. I 🎣 in the wilderness - scales have to be stored and carried. Every ounce matters. I measure them. Caught a 4’ pike - the biggest.
Lewis Walker Jr.'s 54-pound, 3-ounce muskie, caught on Conneaut Lake, Crawford County, has stood as the Pennsylvania state record since 1924. That's in my back yard....lol Grats on the nice catches!!
Greenlane has bigger ones just no one can hook or bring them in on rod and reel, bow yes .
Why not, @@jeffreylong9405; are they far too big?
What an amazing day, your energy and excitement flood right through the speakers. Congratulations Nick.
Great catches Nick, love your channel!
As a northern pike fisherman I would recommend not using a lip-grip for holding the muskie. If a pike/muskie thrashes while holding its easy to break its jaw.
No, lip grips are an easy way to trash a muskie's jaw. It is not recommended for pike or muskie
Gill plate grip with a wet hand, and support the organs. Net as long as it takes to get the beast hooks back out. Pike, musky, and giant pickerel all the same, my favorite fish to catch, fin missiles. If you lip grip, even not breaking the jaw, the thrash cas destroy the teeth.
618 fishing and Ernie the Hawg Snatcher are by far my two favorite UA-cam fishing channels. Nice fish Nick!
Muskies are FUN! Congrats on your catch! Here's to many many more bucket list fish caught!
Congratulations! Four Muskie! Outstanding! That spillway holds some ginormous flathead cats and buffalo too!
I’m used to landing bull reds and black drum down here in Louisiana near the Gulf of Mexico but I love your videos. Your enthusiasm and inclusion of the viewers is phenomenal. I always feel like I’m with you. Incredible work Nick and congratulations on your bucket list fish!!🎉🎉
CONGRATULATIONS Nick. 🎉 I’ve caught only one muskie. Burnt River, Ontario🇨🇦. It looked so much like all the northern pike I’ve caught I had to look it up😛.
Again, very happy for you. 🎣
The right lure, the right sun, the right color. Just the right conditions to get on the bite. Fun to watch you have so much fun! Nothing like blowing (or better said pulling) a goal out of the water!
I like how he is still using a ultralight to catch musky
This has not been a very year for me but watching and hearing your trials and tribulations has helped me tremendously. Thank you and congratulations to you on your dream catches. It's as if that I was right there with you: again, thank you so much.
Musky incoming
Man oh man! To catch one 😂muskie is awesome but to catch 4 in one day is truly epic! A great memorable day. Congrats.
Great Nick! A higher level of fishing! The great Muskie! Some fisherman fish all their lives trying to catch one Muskie. And you caught 4 in one day!!! Tremendous!!!!!
Good job Nick! I've caught a 45" musky this past october on my kayak and it was the most intense fishing experience I've had so far. Last year I've caught one a little smaller while being in the water in my wadders. These fish are such a blast to catch!
My pb is 41 and was caught in September
You have a gift Nick! I can't tell you how much your fishing adventures do for me. I've gotten off the beaten path. And your videos help me find it. From the bottom of my heart and I'm sure from many others. Thank you! And see you later buddy!
He literally fishes the beaten path. Everytime. There is literally no path more beaten than southern Illinois spillways.
Congrats!! That feeling can not be beat. Thanks for sharing this journey with us.
Awesome! So happy for you man. This was a lot of fun to watch thanks for bringing us along
This episode literally gave me chills! Feel like I'm there with you celebrating! Congrats Nick! You deserve it!
Absolutely unbelievable, you are my Wife’s favorite channel because your reactions are like mine when I’m hooked up. You are fun to watch. Congratulations on the mighty four.
So strange. I don’t fish and yet I look forward to your channel every week. Your honesty, enthusiasm and your filming skills just brings so much joy.
Thank you sir!
There really is nothing like it. All your time, all your patience and all your perseverance. To catch one of your bucket list fish is amazing but to catch 4 in one day is outstanding. Keep the fish coming and stay safe out there. 🇮🇪.
Great job Nick! The fact this was years in the making make this one so special ! One of my favorites and I`ve seen them all!
That was one of my favorite videos you've ever done. It so awesome to see someone accomplish a goal they have worked so hard for. Haven't watched in a while but glad I did today. Congratulations my man!!💪👍
Man oh man I was thrilled for ya, Nick! Thanks for the video. Your amazing day of fishing just made my day!
So excited for you, Nick! Spent my youth in Illinois and Wisconsin chasing muskies. Never even saw one.
The best, most honest comment ever😂!!
AWESOME!!!!!!!! Congrats!!!!! Beautiful fish!
Ok this had to be my favorite all time video you have posted. The long term trial and then success shows such great perseverance. The way you put this together was fantastic. Congratulations
Thanks for taking us with you!!! It was awesome!!!
Musky are making a healthy comeback. We're catching a lot more here in Kentucky, too. Good job, Brother!!
Nice!!!! I too caught my first Muskie at the same place that you did. The spillway and the lake is one of my favorite fishing spots. Congratulations
What spillway is this? I’ve always wanted to catch one
Beautiful adventure ‼️ Muskies are so incredible!
Congrats Nick!! Your patience, and perseverance has finally paid off. Your joy is infectious and cool to watch. 😄
Good for you, man! What a blessing, from ZERO to 4 in a single trip! Very nice!
File this one under Masterpiece!! You encouraged me
1 year ago by saying i would
find my own style of
filmmaking and i have but i’m still definitely taking some notes from the master ! Thanks Nick congrats on the Muskie!! 🔥
Congratulations Nick! Definitely the best vid of all. The fact that you still have footage from several years is awesome! I’m super happy for you man!
Been following you for quite a while. I was on the edge of my seat and had chills when you brought in that first one! Way to go!
I’m happy for you! I know how great it feels to land a target species you have never caught before, I will always remember my first king salmon. Outstanding!
Wow congrats Nick!! That was epic! Such a great day of fishing. This video is so awesome, we were captivated the whole time and totally cheering you on. Your joy is contagious… what a day!! Thanks for sharing and making such fun videos
Congrats Nick - you had the right stuff that day. You will treasure and remember that day always.
Congrats! Happy for you, haven't seen your videos in a while. I saw a fella on tiktok who looked like you and I thought "I need to watch 618 fishing again"
Congratulations Nick..Just goes to prove that patience & persistence pays. 🐟
Congrats nick, im so happy for you, the cinematography telling the whole story of failure to success had me glued to my seat
Definitely an exciting video to watch, to catch 4 musky that size is a great feeling, even just watching it!
When it rains, it pours. Congratulations, Nick, on a great day of fishing and a great UA-cam channel.
Congrats my friend! I am so happy for you! Thanks for sharing your adventures with all of us. This is definitely one of my favorite videos you have shared!
Welcome to the club! Congrats on your success. I was lucky enough to catch a 40" Musky up in Canada years ago and I'm going to try again this year up in Michigan. So glad to see your excitement.
Dude, your great attitude and positivity keep me coming back, plus your videography and editing are absolutely top-tier.
Cool video, Nick! Also Great Catch!! 👏👏👏👏
1:22 into this video and I’m already smashing that like button. Gotta love the journey to a dream!
Right place , right time , right lure . Congrats on an awesome day ! I fished all over Minnesota and North Dakota , and never saw a Musky in person . 4 in one day I think is pretty rare , the fact that it took you several years to get there is an indication of how elusive they are . Perseverance paid off , it was your time ! AWESOME 😎👍👍
I’ve been watching these videos for a while now and this one had next level production value, well done Nick
Man, your personality and filmography make these videos, more so even than the big catches!
Keep the videos coming, dude!
Well done your perciferance paid of, you were at the right place at the right time the fish were on the feed, big fan of 618, always look forward to when one of your videos comes up.
Dude hell yea! Me and my son was having a fun time seeing you catch those. We’re in shock the whole time
Congratulations for filling that bucket on your list!
Days like this are why we do it.That was a great video,Nick !
Keep them coming.
Way to go Nick! I’m so glad you got what you wanted to catch! Keep these videos coming! Again Great Job!
Dude congrats on an INSANE day of fishing def a once in a lifetime day so cool thanks for taking us along I love it yer gettin me pumped!!
Session of a lifetime! Very well done Nick!
Your enthusiasm is contagious good sir! God bless you!
Congrats Nick! 4 muskys in one day! After about 65 years of fishing, I've only caught one musky. And that was dumb luck. It hit a 2 inch tube jig.
Nice job catching them quickly and healthy release. Musky is still on my bucket list.
What an awesome day!!! Congratulations, Nick!
It's one of those fishing days you'd remember for the rest of your life. Great vid Nick
Wow! People search all their lives for just ONE muskie, and you catch four! Nick you are the G.O.A.T. of fishing.
CONGRATS!!!
I just caught my 1st musky this past summer. We were bass fishing on Green River Lake, KY. She ate a deep diving crankbait that I was throwing on 10 lb line. It took me over 30 minutes to land that beautiful 46" musky.
If I ever gave up chasing those little green and brown fish, I know what fish I'll go after.
Congratulations....
I've fished a lifetime, and yet to catch one....
Excellent job. I'm excited for ya.
Thanks for sharing....
That's awesome you finally landed one! That's epic you got 4!! It also took me years to catch my 1st one, its such an amazing feeling when you get one in the net! Love your videos!
Determination, perseverance and a bit of research, bam nailed it.. after so many trips.... i love that feeling... great video and a heck of a few catches and day of not fishing, but catching!! Great job brotha man 🤙
Love your enthusiasm!
That’s what it’s all about.
This video is the first time you’ve given away your location even though you didn’t outright say it. I’m also from southern Illinois and I’ll definitely be heading to that spillway to fish soon. Thanks for sharing your adventures!!
Care to elaborate as this is my dream fish. I would really like to fish here
@@thenorsehorse2256 watch the video and listen for the clues like I did
Your dedication and patience have paid off , congratulations Nick. A fantastic haul . These fish look very similar to what we call Pike , pretty much the apex predator in fresh water . Look forward to your next adventure
Congratulations bud that’s a good day of fishing I’ve only caught 2 in my life thanks for taking us along for the adventure
Nicks enthusiasm is contagious!
Congrats I enjoy your wholesome content and makes me happy for you to catch some of the most beautiful fish.
Congrats on catching this impressive species!! The journey towards the fish was just as impressive as the fish itself, great video again!
Great fish Nick. Awesome catch. Congratulations 🎉.
Awesome work! The cinematography on this one was top tier.
Once in a lifetime epic day. Congrats Nick!
I wanna thank you for always taking us on your fishing adventures it's been amazing watching your channel.
Well done! Really enjoy your videos and seeing all the varied species. Much love from England.
That is one of my favorite spillways to fish, so glad you finally got one!
It's always a good day when you crack the code to catching the ones that get away. You are now a master muskie fisherman.
Favorite video yet, keep it up man!
I love Thursdays, great video. great fishing
Awesome! Must have been a great feeling and a great ride home! Congrats! 🎉🎉 🎣🎣
Great fishing buddy!
Musky are great fish!
Here in Germany we've got pike which are quite similar, but smaller than the big musky.
I'm longing for the old days about 15 years ago when i was able to catch lots of pike in the shallow coast waters of the eastern sea. Up to 1.14 meters.
Congratulations to your big catches, this is great!
Congrats! You deserve it! Been watching your channel for many years. 😎
This is the content I missed!! Feels like big bass fishing again.
Congratulations, Nick!!!