Whopper Ploppin' A River BEAST!

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  • Опубліковано 16 лис 2024
  • Fishing a Whopper Plopper 130 on a river full of angry pike and muskie! It was a perfect day to be on the river in the kayak looking for some topwater action and that big fish adrenaline rush!
    NDYakAngler merch: shorturl.at/jwCLR
    Gear used on this trip:
    Rod: St Croix Victory 7'1" MH F amzn.to/3YXOA20
    Reel: Daiwa Tatula 150 amzn.to/3ECy9jt
    Line: Power Pro Super Slick 40lb amzn.to/3KBnXeQ
    Leader: Berkley 6" 30lb amzn.to/3IxYbFE
    Lure: River2Sea Whopper Plopper 130 amzn.to/49Kj1hk
    Anchor: Power Pole Micro amzn.to/3kq7waG
    Net: Ozark Trail brand from Walmart

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  • @htuckey
    @htuckey 8 місяців тому +95

    Ahhh - my NDyak fix for the week! Thank you, Matt - you're always a welcome sight to these old sore eyes! At 82, I get out maybe once or twice a year, but do my main fishing mostly vicariously through your videos!

    • @jimcraig8319
      @jimcraig8319 6 днів тому

      I'm 72 and a chemotherapy patient. Every strike on this video reminds me of a fish that has rocked my topwater lures, and I feel the feelings at my core.

  • @toan5673
    @toan5673 8 місяців тому +37

    the sound of birds, water and whopper ploppers really make me long for spring!

  • @ZEREEUSLY
    @ZEREEUSLY 8 місяців тому +101

    The Bob Ross of fishing! A true legend!

    • @billj4137
      @billj4137 8 місяців тому +2

      lol

    • @hakononken1306
      @hakononken1306 8 місяців тому +4

      I've called him the Lock Picking Lawyer of Fishing😂 but Bob Ross fits too

    • @paullevine1813
      @paullevine1813 8 місяців тому +2

      Can't ask for a better guy to be compared to even if Bob wasn't a fisherman as far as i know .

    • @Badass_Rooster
      @Badass_Rooster 8 місяців тому +1

      Beat me to my thoughts actually! The Bob Ross of fishing!

    • @lurekayaklrf
      @lurekayaklrf 8 місяців тому +1

      Except the noise of that reel, hits my bones 😅

  • @jamj2912
    @jamj2912 8 місяців тому +26

    I'm just happy he saved this video for February. I needed a fish fix.

  • @markg1490
    @markg1490 8 місяців тому +30

    Your casting accuracy just amazes me.

    • @arekgerwatowski5225
      @arekgerwatowski5225 8 місяців тому +1

      After thousands casts it comes naturally if you have that "something" for it ;)

  • @GIBBO4182
    @GIBBO4182 8 місяців тому +99

    This guy and The Ginger Fisherman are absolute legends at lure fishing

    • @CatchReleaseRepeat
      @CatchReleaseRepeat 8 місяців тому +10

      Man, I DREAM of a crossover vid! Imagine Matt and Chris getting into some huge canal pike together.

    • @GIBBO4182
      @GIBBO4182 8 місяців тому +6

      @@CatchReleaseRepeat kayaking down the canal together! 🤣🤣

    • @MrJaxnbeFishing
      @MrJaxnbeFishing 8 місяців тому +5

      I’m deadly with top water lures too💯

    • @TheBoundlessNexus
      @TheBoundlessNexus 8 місяців тому

      lol why does everyone and their mother have a fishing channel now...@@MrJaxnbeFishing

    • @RippinLipsOutdoorz
      @RippinLipsOutdoorz 8 місяців тому +2

      I'm a ginger and a fisherman 😉

  • @markd6430
    @markd6430 8 місяців тому +19

    That muskie spun your kayak around like you had a trolling motor on high. Awsome video sir.

  • @marine2ful
    @marine2ful 8 місяців тому +7

    Man, quit making me miss those beautiful spring and summer days out on the prairie!

  • @perryj8850
    @perryj8850 8 місяців тому +17

    Beautiful day is right!! Thanks for reminding us what summer looks like. Just woke up to a new 2 inch snowfall!

  • @joshhamilton4482
    @joshhamilton4482 8 місяців тому +5

    I love watching your content!! To me you are like the Bob Ross of UA-cam fishing!😂 listening to your info and insight on what to look for when casting into a spot. I do enjoy watching your shows!! Thanks!

    • @jamest6837
      @jamest6837 8 місяців тому

      i think my painting needs a little muskie right here your painting may be a little different,,,whatever suits you its ok whatever makes you happy or even if you don't want a fish in your painting you do what makes you happy

  • @anglerman969
    @anglerman969 8 місяців тому +4

    You have a way of bringing all the great things we love about nature and the great pastime of fishing together. You are blessed to live near that beautiful diverse water system and you seem to deeply appreciate it too, thank you for sharing it with us.

  • @tommyp2911
    @tommyp2911 8 місяців тому +3

    A good day for sure, thanks for taken us along.

  • @the2060ish
    @the2060ish 8 місяців тому +6

    Mid summer nice saved gem.👍
    Be glad when you are back in daily action.
    Great pike and mussk action

  • @bearfoxtrot_101
    @bearfoxtrot_101 8 місяців тому +3

    You're getting me all excited for this year: getting myself a new kayak and I plan on fishing that stretch for sure. Keep up the good work Matt.

  • @TheodoreSchnell
    @TheodoreSchnell 8 місяців тому +3

    I probably should comment more. Wow, just wow! What a beautiful fish!
    I sure appreciate your channel. I've not been fishing in about 14 years and miss it, but I got back into nature photography and I like that more.
    Thank you again -- your videos are well done and incredible!

    • @ndyakangler
      @ndyakangler  8 місяців тому +2

      Just getting out and enjoying the outdoors is half of the fun of fishing for me!

  • @cosmickidd205
    @cosmickidd205 8 місяців тому +4

    Lovely fish,thanks for taking us along.

  • @christinerogers5331
    @christinerogers5331 8 місяців тому +1

    Thanks, Matt, that was an exciting trek for a nice muskie, pike and some smallies! Take care and be safe!

  • @sprixz
    @sprixz 8 місяців тому +3

    I love this style of content, pike and muskky are my favorite too

  • @victorsimonsen921
    @victorsimonsen921 8 місяців тому +1

    Thanks for taking us along. look like a great time on the river! thanks for sharing

  • @RideAcrossTheRiver
    @RideAcrossTheRiver 8 місяців тому +3

    That big muskellunge makes a pike look friendly!

  • @ramtough4384
    @ramtough4384 8 місяців тому +1

    Thanks my friend. Being ass end of February, you got me looking forward to Spring on my own stretch of river. Pike and muskie are also my passion.

  • @ericwakeman6665
    @ericwakeman6665 8 місяців тому +1

    Nicely done as usual sir! Thanks for taking us along Matt!

  • @benjamintraxler9931
    @benjamintraxler9931 8 місяців тому +2

    Great idea filming a lot in spring and summer, that way you can still put out content through your rough winters Matt. 🙏🙌

  • @randallburgess46
    @randallburgess46 8 місяців тому +1

    Once again the Whopper Plopper did a good job on getting some nice fish 🎣. Thank you sir.

  • @christophershelton1735
    @christophershelton1735 8 місяців тому

    Seeing these nice warm, geeen, top water vids. Makes me impatient for spring and summer

  • @gabbagool7414
    @gabbagool7414 8 місяців тому +1

    Gorgeous country and stream, you're very fortunate to live by that. Fishing by me is not the best but I still go out. Thanks!

  • @damohanson5393
    @damohanson5393 8 місяців тому

    Really enjoy your content. Used to fish rivers in southern MN. but no muskies. You bring back great memories for this old retired angler. Rock on !!!

  • @Somerandomtileguy
    @Somerandomtileguy 8 місяців тому +1

    I cant believe the conditions for February Holy cow!!!! Great fish. The pike bite has been fire here for the last week. TIGHT LINES!!💪

  • @christopherboehme2291
    @christopherboehme2291 8 місяців тому +1

    I love the Action this guy gets! These monsters put up such a good fight! Some of my favorite!

  • @seanb8809
    @seanb8809 8 місяців тому

    Even if I didn't catch anything, being on that river looks like it is so peaceful. Love the videos!

  • @irkjustice5600
    @irkjustice5600 8 місяців тому +1

    Your videos are always on point! Those places you fish are awesome, and productive.

  • @jamesjahoda1613
    @jamesjahoda1613 8 місяців тому +1

    My favorite part of the world. A beautiful spot, I can just smell the fresh air, with maybe a tiny whiff of something Ag. Looks like, feels like, sounds like, smells like home.

  • @brianathern9154
    @brianathern9154 8 місяців тому

    Another great float trip with Matt in kayak. Hard to put down the Plopper when they're killing it. Blessings brother

  • @droog2242
    @droog2242 8 місяців тому +1

    I'm love living in ND. River fishing is always secluded.

  • @nick.smith616
    @nick.smith616 8 місяців тому +2

    We will be completely ice off by next week at my local fishery. Cannot wait for plopper season!

  • @illkid-iu6us
    @illkid-iu6us 8 місяців тому +2

    I love how this guy just gets hella top water bites every where no matter the time of year lol bravo sir!

  • @christophershelton1735
    @christophershelton1735 8 місяців тому

    Thank you for posting vids of summer fishing so I can remember and look forward to it. I hate the cold. Lol

  • @KayakfishinwithKen
    @KayakfishinwithKen 8 місяців тому +2

    Hey Matt, that Muskie was awesome!! Itching to get back in the kayak. Might hit the Wis. river tomorrow as the temps will hit the 50’s!! Even tho today it’s 25 with a dusting of snow!! Wish me luck!!

  • @toddwinegar7365
    @toddwinegar7365 8 місяців тому +1

    Man I can't wait till it warms up , love to here all the sounds and everything in bloom. Thanks for everything dude, really my guy..... Goin in to my 5th year on the yak and I ain't looking back. Here is to a good year full of giant toads.

  • @davesmnsports
    @davesmnsports 8 місяців тому +1

    You made a meeting on work comp trends bearable! Thank you for 2 screens

  • @robertbutcher4201
    @robertbutcher4201 8 місяців тому +1

    Great action Matt, one of my favorite lures and can't go wrong with a Whopper Plooper!

  • @Petrolhead99999
    @Petrolhead99999 8 місяців тому +1

    I'm ready for spring... Crappie, lmb, white bass, and gar will all start their spawn or prespawn in my part of Kansas within the next couple weeks.

  • @oldschoolhawking8191
    @oldschoolhawking8191 8 місяців тому +3

    Wow, that Muskie was a beast.😮

  • @TylersNorthFishing
    @TylersNorthFishing 8 місяців тому +1

    always a relaxing time watching you fish

  • @MichaelCraig-bi3wj
    @MichaelCraig-bi3wj 8 місяців тому +1

    Try the Gamakatsu G-Finesse hooks on your Plopper and a ball bearing snap swivel hooked to the lure tie, better hook up ratio with the hooks and your line won't twist with the ball bearing swivel tied to the front. You are the purest fisherman on the net.

  • @waitaminute7257
    @waitaminute7257 8 місяців тому

    Oh now I have spring fever!! Can't wait till May for the season to open up!!! 👍

  • @dragchute1
    @dragchute1 8 місяців тому +1

    It's difficult to imagine weather like that in North Dakota in February!!

  • @jeffer321
    @jeffer321 8 місяців тому

    This out of season post is messin with my mind. Love this content.

  • @cherokeelaketennessee7895
    @cherokeelaketennessee7895 3 місяці тому +1

    Matt, I don't know how your heart takes those big blow-ups. A buddy of mine caught a really nice musky a few weeks ago here in east Tennessee. We have one river close by that holds a nice population of them, I need to give it a try.

  • @ryanleeoakes2015
    @ryanleeoakes2015 8 місяців тому +1

    Man! I can’t wait to get back out and get some top water action. Love your channel

  • @prettyboy69420
    @prettyboy69420 5 місяців тому +1

    Bob Ross of fishing!!! Love the videos

  • @gwapohuevo7816
    @gwapohuevo7816 8 місяців тому +1

    That first bass knew what he was doing pulling you into the tree 😂

  • @jasenwhite552
    @jasenwhite552 7 місяців тому

    Bro, i contine to love your Channel! So relaxing and yet exciting at the same time! The accuracy of your casting is remarkable! Well done Sir!

  • @geraldroberts4721
    @geraldroberts4721 8 місяців тому +2

    I just can't get over how green, lush and warm North Dakota is in February. I may have to cancel my spring break trip to Cancun and reroute to Bismark, lol. 😂
    Cool vid and thanks for sharing.

    • @Powerpickle68
      @Powerpickle68 8 місяців тому

      He said earlier that it is mid summer

    • @geraldroberts4721
      @geraldroberts4721 8 місяців тому

      @@Powerpickle68 I know, that's what the "lol" was for, It's lighthearted, obvious sarcasm.

  • @CatchReleaseRepeat
    @CatchReleaseRepeat 8 місяців тому +2

    The first smallie I ever caught on a plopper came years ago on a 130 I was chucking around for Musk. Just a little guy. Might have been 12" at best. But when they're hungry, those beautiful brown bassfish will eat!

  • @rayhollingsworth2588
    @rayhollingsworth2588 8 місяців тому +1

    Nice catch !!! That Muskie was huge!! 👍

  • @DanKoning777
    @DanKoning777 8 місяців тому +2

    Wow Matt-excellent content. The adrenaline rush you spoke of at 10.01 combined with the look on your face afterwards, is going to get you a sponsorship with either:
    "River2Sea and Whopper Plopper" or "The Kimberly-Clark Corporation and Depends" or both. I'm hoping for River2Sea myself. 😂 Great video as always. God bless.

  • @scottwhittingstall5702
    @scottwhittingstall5702 8 місяців тому +1

    Another great vids. We would love to see you target more muskies in the future. Thxs. Great job. Cheers

  • @Gamin_Gabe
    @Gamin_Gabe 8 місяців тому

    I wish I could be taken on as your apprentice, you always make catching Muskees so easy and I've only had one fight against one at my nearby lake that I call "The Lake Legend" for years. even has a whited eye too.

  • @imotogoon9168
    @imotogoon9168 8 місяців тому +1

    Absolutely top 3 fishing channel

  • @AdamsAnglingTv
    @AdamsAnglingTv 8 місяців тому +1

    the JAWS music worked😂 nice muski love scenery awsome video🐊🎣

  • @cleotustcornpone9979
    @cleotustcornpone9979 8 місяців тому +1

    I really like watching this guy. Mainly because he doesn't stag the fish.

  • @ItsSmurrf
    @ItsSmurrf 8 місяців тому +1

    Nothing beats a top water bite muskie or not its always a rush!!!

  • @rbartig
    @rbartig 8 місяців тому +2

    After watching this video I have a serious itch to take my kayak down a river and throw a whopper popper. Pure fun.

  • @descantinginsalubrious
    @descantinginsalubrious 8 місяців тому +1

    Amazing creature, that muskie. I recently learned they used to be plentiful here in western North Carolina (as well as sturgeon!). I can barely comprehend fighting and landing one of these in a river from a kayak.

    • @ndyakangler
      @ndyakangler  8 місяців тому

      I’m pretty comfortable fishing them from my kayak on this river where I know they’re all only 8-9 years old now and top out around 40”. They get much bigger though and I’m not sure how I’d handle a 50”+ out of my kayak!

  • @SquirrelTheater
    @SquirrelTheater 8 місяців тому +2

    The Jaws theme @ 7:36 killed me! 🤣😂🤣

  • @bigmoemedina313
    @bigmoemedina313 8 місяців тому +1

    I think you heard all the woos and wow's i screamed all the way from Orlando Fla!!! We have Pickerels down here fun to catch but your fight was epic!!!!

  • @oakland002
    @oakland002 8 місяців тому +1

    I’ve always been taught when you throw a topwater lure , let it sit and the rings settle , before retrieving .
    But it seems like the old cast and retrieve works too

  • @furballami5842
    @furballami5842 8 місяців тому +2

    Wife says he sounds like Bob Ross. She would like to know if you keep any fish to eat, or you release all fish you catch. We always enjoy your videos. We live in Las Vegas and wish we had fishing water like you have.

    • @ndyakangler
      @ndyakangler  8 місяців тому +1

      I’ll keep some fish every now and then, not really when it’s hot out and I have an hour or two drive home though. I like to bring home a few crappie when it’s colder out.

  • @chadhelms4948
    @chadhelms4948 4 місяці тому

    Heck yeah!! Love that scenery bud. Nice job. Great content

  • @k9companion231
    @k9companion231 8 місяців тому +1

    Nice fishing trip as usual. Thanks for sharing.

  • @justinberge2887
    @justinberge2887 8 місяців тому +1

    Can’t wait for some warm water top water action!

    • @ndyakangler
      @ndyakangler  8 місяців тому +2

      Same here! I have several new topwater lures I’m looking forward to trying this year!

  • @heatherlandskron
    @heatherlandskron 8 місяців тому +1

    great video and great fishing and kayaking!! have a good day and weekend.

  • @danhillman4523
    @danhillman4523 8 місяців тому

    Awesome. I have a couple of 'creeks' in my area that are full of these big pike that no one ever tries to catch. Of course, there are the crazy little hammer handles, but there are some big girls too.

  • @ThomasCornellmusic
    @ThomasCornellmusic 8 місяців тому +1

    Love watching this dudes videos there so calming also

  • @the2060ish
    @the2060ish 7 місяців тому +1

    Need to use that yellow duck again.
    Got great action with it..👍👍🦈🦈

  • @johnthebastist
    @johnthebastist 8 місяців тому +1

    Love the content! Come to Kentucky and we'll get ya on some river smallies up here!

  • @ccol009
    @ccol009 6 місяців тому +1

    Thank You Larry Dahlberg and River 2 Sea for making the Legendary Whopper Plopper!

  • @bobbyswain7049
    @bobbyswain7049 8 місяців тому +1

    Good stuff for Feb my guy👍

  • @clearlyepic9958
    @clearlyepic9958 8 місяців тому +1

    Beautiful scenery for February in North Dakota

  • @harrygrimley4352
    @harrygrimley4352 8 місяців тому +1

    Thanks for sharing this with us.

  • @Checkmate1954
    @Checkmate1954 8 місяців тому +1

    Good Ploppin'.
    Thanks NDYA

  • @dergsmoke
    @dergsmoke 8 місяців тому +1

    Feels criminal to be this early. Love these videos, wanting to get out there myself as of right now.

  • @Brohteinshake
    @Brohteinshake 8 місяців тому +2

    Man I can’t wait for the weather to break.

  • @dpool8959
    @dpool8959 8 місяців тому +1

    Your videos are always the best on UA-cam 🇺🇸

  • @joewg3
    @joewg3 8 місяців тому +5

    You need to do some technique/how-to videos or equipment reviews. Love all of your content though. The Bob Ross of fishing!

  • @steptoeedwall2349
    @steptoeedwall2349 8 місяців тому

    How dare you get me dreaming about open water lip-ripping when I'm still hoping I can go ice fishing a few more times haha! As always, great video

  • @mikepollock8295
    @mikepollock8295 8 місяців тому

    Great video Matt looking forward to whatever new content you make and release! Take care dude and see you next time!

  • @IvanJanse
    @IvanJanse 7 місяців тому

    Greetz from Belgium ! I enjoy watching your videos. I am also a big 'Plopper' fan ;-)

  • @newbornmenace457
    @newbornmenace457 8 місяців тому +1

    Love these videos so peaceful

  • @tjlastname5192
    @tjlastname5192 8 місяців тому +1

    Man, every time a see a crappie video from up north and they call one a slab, I’m reminded of how big ours are down here.
    At least they use to be.

  • @nykayaker
    @nykayaker 8 місяців тому +1

    Nice catches on that trip. Congrats

  • @gabeguzman2130
    @gabeguzman2130 8 місяців тому +1

    Dude! I'm new to this channel but this stuff is AWESOME!!

  • @dennisboulais7905
    @dennisboulais7905 8 місяців тому +1

    I'm watching this episode on Feb 24 2024 and everything here in Connecticut is frozen over! I'm jealous.

  • @BWP_1979
    @BWP_1979 8 місяців тому +1

    Great looking river

  • @Fox1nDen
    @Fox1nDen 4 місяці тому

    love the sound that makes

  • @edwinprichard3082
    @edwinprichard3082 8 місяців тому +1

    On Sunday, I just caught a large Mouth the first Of the year. 6 pounds, 7 oz and about a 2 pound pickle. It was a good Sunday.

  • @j-rod4217
    @j-rod4217 8 місяців тому

    Love it brother. You talk to the camera like I talk to myself when I'm fishin hahaha

  • @dr.freudstein
    @dr.freudstein 8 місяців тому +1

    ah new video saves the day any day of the week :)

  • @masters40
    @masters40 8 місяців тому

    I sure enjoy watching your videos. Keep up the excellent work!