The BIGGEST Fish I've EVER Caught!!! (New PB x2!)

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  • I caught the monster catfish of my dreams!!!
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  • @Z-Bart
    @Z-Bart 2 місяці тому +314

    My buddy and I were fishing big water for Lake Trout and he always said if he got a 30# it was going on his wall. I landed a 31 pounder for him and said, "There you go Paul, there's your wall hanger". He looks at me as he's releasing it and say's, "Nope. I want a 40". RIP Paul. I hope you are catching all the monsters! Very Nice Cat Nick! Congratulations on shattering your personal best.

    • @Travis_Rivers
      @Travis_Rivers 2 місяці тому +9

      Great work Nick 👏 awesome fish bud go get em !!!! Tightlines buddy

    • @bjm1682
      @bjm1682 2 місяці тому +9

      Sorry for the loss of your friend

    • @karlvanloo6697
      @karlvanloo6697 2 місяці тому +2

      Nice fish Nick! Hey try using Marshmallows next time! It may surprise you!

    • @Z-Bart
      @Z-Bart 2 місяці тому +6

      @@bjm1682 Thanks. He was only 68. I thought we had lots of fishing time left.

    • @bjm1682
      @bjm1682 2 місяці тому +4

      @@Z-Bart Fish every day like it's your last my brother 👍

  • @josemonge6622
    @josemonge6622 2 місяці тому +167

    50 pounder!!!! Truly for most fishermen a catch of a lifetime.

    • @TB-zw7dt
      @TB-zw7dt 2 місяці тому +1

      Especially from the bank.

    • @michaelmelson6678
      @michaelmelson6678 2 місяці тому +15

      2 years ago I got a 47 pound fathead catfish. Every one said why not lie and call it a 50.. I said nope ill get my 50 last year got a 55 pounder.. all off the bank.

    • @p3nguin566
      @p3nguin566 2 місяці тому

      @@michaelmelson6678wow

    • @kyleweaver841
      @kyleweaver841 2 місяці тому +2

      39lbs

    • @TristanBapst
      @TristanBapst 2 місяці тому

      He finally caught some giants. I know he’s been working hard for it

  • @geoffmckenzie2608
    @geoffmckenzie2608 2 місяці тому +30

    Nick... I came back to watch again just because your joy is so palpable.
    This time I caught your reference to Jeremy of "River Monsters." (Yep. I'm that slow. 😂)
    So...
    Sometime, please, tell us how long it took to reel in such a fish, or give us the raw footage?
    I love the fact that you let us see you trip and fall. Your transparent "nerd-dom" is part of the charm of your channel. We can't all be as perfect as Deer Meat for Dinner, but we can all strive to be as happy as you are when you're on the hunt for your next PB.

  • @robertsherman871
    @robertsherman871 2 місяці тому +5

    Congratulations Nick! Nobody and I mean NOBODY deserves it more than you! Best fishing channel on you tube!
    And not just the best “fishing” channel. You are the only fishing channel I watch but you are at the top of my list of favorites!

  • @geoffmckenzie2608
    @geoffmckenzie2608 2 місяці тому +92

    We're gonna need a bigger net! So happy for you, Nick!

  • @henrykosky3919
    @henrykosky3919 2 місяці тому +183

    I think maybe that spillway..is the New Favorite Spot!? Right?!

    • @jdove39
      @jdove39 2 місяці тому +5

      It has to be. Anywhere a 52 pounder is landed has to be a favorite, if not THE favorite spot. ✌🏾

    • @CikalaTokalaSka
      @CikalaTokalaSka 2 місяці тому

      Great catch, Nick!!! And yet another great vid!

    • @dannywright477
      @dannywright477 2 місяці тому

      I was thinking that same thing lol

    • @ironmikebassmaster3252
      @ironmikebassmaster3252 2 місяці тому +2

      I would be surprised if he doesn't do three or four videos from that exact same spot... Go for it Nick I could never get tired of seeing that buddy!

  • @davemanton5774
    @davemanton5774 2 місяці тому +2

    Nick, your patience has paid off big time.
    You fall over things , make us laugh at your mishaps, but you always seem super enthusiastic.
    Keep in fishing M8.

  • @rowdyhency8402
    @rowdyhency8402 2 місяці тому +2

    That awesome big fish's proud of you Nick 618

  • @mrjones2367
    @mrjones2367 2 місяці тому +63

    Pure happiness right there, if you don’t fish you will never understand that feeling, im so happy for you Nick congrats!

  • @hooksetter1465
    @hooksetter1465 2 місяці тому +22

    That run to the big fish pole was classic! Love it

  • @millwright15
    @millwright15 2 місяці тому +5

    Absolutely amazing content! Congratulations on the two monsters!! Your attitude and enthusiasm in your videos is contagious!! My boys and I were on the edge of the couch watching! I knew this was gonna be a good one!

  • @knuckleheadfishing3166
    @knuckleheadfishing3166 2 місяці тому +2

    Congratulations! Once that river grabs you it is impossible to let go of it. If you are bored you should go down by the bridge that is under construction and catch some sturgeon.

  • @russelrogers2540
    @russelrogers2540 2 місяці тому +25

    Those two catfish got your heart to pumping. Great day on the water. Congratulations.

  • @timjames4317
    @timjames4317 2 місяці тому +24

    Catfish are monsters. Few years back a buddy of mine brought in a 63lb flat head! They are extraordinarily strong. Congrats on an insane day of fishing!

  • @chrisprice7216
    @chrisprice7216 2 місяці тому +1

    Been watching for years…… Very happy for you. Watching you ditch your rig when the big rod went off; priceless. Congratulations.

  • @clintonbruning
    @clintonbruning 2 місяці тому +1

    Those big blues were chomping from that prefrontal bite! Congratulations Nick! I caught a bunch of BIG bass right before getting hailed on last March.

  • @cliffdixon6422
    @cliffdixon6422 2 місяці тому +23

    Really well done Nick, congratulations! Could hear the pure joy in your voice when you got those two big cats in. Epic

  • @williamhastie5056
    @williamhastie5056 2 місяці тому +7

    “This Is The Fish! This Is The Fish! This Is The Fish!” Congratulations Nick. All The Best from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇺🇸

  • @alanshearing7515
    @alanshearing7515 2 місяці тому +1

    Awesome Nick ,congratulations on a brace of monster Catfish 🎉. Your efforts payed double today .

  • @tjh44961
    @tjh44961 2 місяці тому +10

    That storm was likely the reason that those big fish were stirred up and feeding. That was a good time to be there. Congrats!

  • @robertflint4115
    @robertflint4115 2 місяці тому +14

    Congrats Nick. Been following you for over 2 years now and always cheering for you to hook into a monster. Glad you finally did and twice in the same day 👍. When you said "Mystery Bait" we all knew it was Silver Carp. You have caught enough silver carp for a lifetime of cut bait. Congrats again and Rock on Nick 🤘😎

  • @BigD63
    @BigD63 2 місяці тому +2

    Fantastic Nick. Bravo. Best regards

  • @bigtaliberto3092
    @bigtaliberto3092 2 місяці тому +1

    Nick I am over here in North Carolina, at 2:54am, hollering for you and your PBs. Heck yes brother!! Yank 'em up!
    Also, Ultralight has become my favorite way to fish in recent years. I have landed a couple dozen Blue/Channel Catfish on it. With 4lb test line no less.
    Keep on hustlin the fish. I am so unbelievably happy for you, Nick. Would have given you the biggest of high fives.

  • @artbarraza3168
    @artbarraza3168 2 місяці тому +19

    I am so glad we got to witness your PB..thank you Nick for the many years of one great fishing adventure.

  • @johnniecalhoun5381
    @johnniecalhoun5381 2 місяці тому +4

    the best thing is there is room to go bigger !!! One day I want to see you land an over 100 lb. Kitty , a 150 lb. Gator Gar and a 400 lb. Sturgeon !!! My largest fresh water catch is a 43 .6 lb. Striper out of the Etowah River between Cartersville , Ga. and Rome , Ga while fishing for Kitties and chicken livers for bait .I never expected that !! I have also caught a 5 ft 9 in. Alligator in the St. Johns River using live bream and heavy Kitty equipment ! It was around 2 am in the morning while we were vacationing on a houseboat for a week . Everyone but me had gone to bed , so I ended up hog tying it for proof . Without it , no one would have believed me !! I'll be watching when your next P.B. is caught !!

  • @Mop120
    @Mop120 2 місяці тому +1

    Awesome all around!!! Thanks for takin us with ya.

  • @billycarthels2814
    @billycarthels2814 2 місяці тому +1

    Have been watching for about 3 years now. Enjoy Thursday with the new vid. This pb is well deserved. Well done Nick!

  • @RCinginSC
    @RCinginSC 2 місяці тому +11

    Your excitement is so genuine. Congratulations Nick !!!! Big Thumbs Up 👍

  • @Mr.A.-
    @Mr.A.- 2 місяці тому +10

    Super happy for you Nick. Been watching the channel for about 3 years now. Really enjoy the content.

  • @zacharymcgee4657
    @zacharymcgee4657 2 місяці тому +1

    Dude, I've been watching you for a few years now, and words can not express how stoked I am for you. So stinking awesome. Congratulations, bro. What an awesome experience that must have been.

  • @joycedimaggio3816
    @joycedimaggio3816 2 місяці тому +1

    OUTSTANDING!! Congratulations! 🎉🎉 What a day on the water!! Some big ones in there today!

  • @Saratoga1965
    @Saratoga1965 2 місяці тому +26

    Holy cats Nick!!! I feel privileged to witness your triumph! What a great day of fishing you had. Congrats on your new PB. Well done! See ya later buddy.

  • @1frosty267
    @1frosty267 2 місяці тому +8

    Congratulations on two great fish! Growing up in Harrisonville, We fished the big Miss all the time.

  • @MattyO_28
    @MattyO_28 2 місяці тому +2

    Great quality video with some truly lifetime size fish! Amazing job!!!

  • @cherylg9936
    @cherylg9936 2 місяці тому

    OMG!!! Catching not one, but two giants. What a dream day of fishing!!!

  • @landonmcglachlin8411
    @landonmcglachlin8411 2 місяці тому +6

    i've been watching you for so long and i never thought you would catch a 50lb kitty. im so glad for you and keep chasing your dreams nick

  • @dougidouglas3210
    @dougidouglas3210 2 місяці тому +5

    🎉👏👏👏I've waited over 5 years to watch you catch a true river monster. ❤
    I'm looking forward to see you becoming the American Jeremy wade!

  • @michaelmccormick1016
    @michaelmccormick1016 2 місяці тому +1

    I like these bigger water trips where you kayak to reach the spot. Great catches!

  • @danielviens1687
    @danielviens1687 2 місяці тому +1

    Great day in the morning today was your day for sure. Congrats on an awesome day of fishing Nick!!!!

  • @blackjackmusic1107
    @blackjackmusic1107 2 місяці тому

    Great catch!!! I used to jug fish my local lakes. Biggest I've ever caught was a 60 lb flathead. Used just a canoe and a paddle to chase down an angry monster attached to a jug. Jug fishing and limb lines seem to be the best method I know to catch big fish. Never got a monster using a rod and reel... Gratz man!!!

  • @tiffymcconkey
    @tiffymcconkey 2 місяці тому +4

    My guy!! I am so happy you finally caught your 50lbs blue cat!! Congratulations 🎉🎉

  • @terrychambers6726
    @terrychambers6726 2 місяці тому +5

    Many thanks 618 for all the care you take with every fish you catch. Respect to you.

  • @williamlutsch4259
    @williamlutsch4259 2 місяці тому +1

    Ok buddy, i think you have earned the moniker of “Master Baiter”. In a world of fly fishing elitists and shrapnel throwing lure lovers, you truly have shown perseverance in the face of adversity. You must come up with some “master baiter” merch

  • @devinhurley1055
    @devinhurley1055 2 місяці тому +2

    Been subscribed to the channel for years and watch weekly. So cool to see you finally get a monster cat! Congrats man. Hell yeah!

  • @davidanderson7802
    @davidanderson7802 2 місяці тому +4

    Hell of a day Nick! Congratulations!
    Now we need to get you to taneycomo in the fall so we can get you on a giant brown trout

  • @FishingtheThinBlueLine
    @FishingtheThinBlueLine 2 місяці тому +5

    Great catches, Nick! Congrats on the PB! Truly amazing fishes! Keep the Lines Tight!!

  • @Emielio1
    @Emielio1 2 місяці тому +1

    Amazing Nick, well-deserved double new PB! Congratulations! Hopefully you'll also be able to pull out a massive flathead this year!

  • @Ratazana314
    @Ratazana314 2 місяці тому +1

    Congrats, well deserved catches of a lifetime! Those were earned! So many people congratulating Nick is also fantastic to witness- Nick is such a positive guy that brings that same energy from people watching. I'm happy for Nick!

  • @Lord_Taron_Texas
    @Lord_Taron_Texas 2 місяці тому +4

    Congratulations Nick!!! Good Job!! Cheers!! Beer O'Clock!!

  • @Amigege
    @Amigege 2 місяці тому +4

    I love seeing a fisherman's dream come true, one day I hope to catch a fish like that too.

  • @danielwarzecha2007
    @danielwarzecha2007 2 місяці тому +1

    Been watching you for a few years now, exciting to see you hook up on an absolutely beautiful giant! Congrats!

  • @user-ys3dh5gl3o
    @user-ys3dh5gl3o 2 місяці тому +1

    Wish I could give you 2 thumbs up ... One for each cat. Congrats !!!

  • @roberthoffhines5419
    @roberthoffhines5419 2 місяці тому +5

    Congrats! My PB smallie bit RIGHT before a rippin' thunderstorm complete with hail and flash flooding...and I had sought shelter on the far side of the creek!

  • @mnemec
    @mnemec 2 місяці тому +4

    I've been waiting so long to see you hoist a trophy catfish of that magnitude... Congratulations on an epic day you'll remember forever.

  • @baseballloreandcollectible7171
    @baseballloreandcollectible7171 Місяць тому

    I used to fish in my own small way. Lifes circumstances have messed that up. I have been watching your videos and must say I truly Love them. All types of fish, methods and such. Plus, you are so engaging and the videos, with the music and drone shots are great. Congratulations and if I can't have fun anymore, Its great to live through your fishing. Thank you so much

    • @618Fishing
      @618Fishing  Місяць тому

      Hey I appreciate you watching and for the comment! it means a lot!

  • @BradVictorsInOrange
    @BradVictorsInOrange Місяць тому

    I've been watching you for a few years. You inspired me to learn new techniques to catch more fish. From baits, knots, drag, line, poles and reels.
    ***Congratulations on your new dream catch and Personal Best!***
    I understand the pain of setting and netting alone.

  • @DevinWyatt-xz2iu
    @DevinWyatt-xz2iu 2 місяці тому +5

    Nicks a true fisherman! When that pole bends he see no "obstacles " in his way getting there!!!😂

  • @guylelanglois6642
    @guylelanglois6642 2 місяці тому +4

    Glad you referenced Jeremy Wade. My second favorite fishing show after yours. Great day for you.

  • @maryannegreenslade78
    @maryannegreenslade78 2 місяці тому

    Congratulations Nick, awesome fish🐟🎣🐟🎣

  • @davidhorning3692
    @davidhorning3692 2 місяці тому

    Outstanding! Congratulations Nick.

  • @ky.kernel9852
    @ky.kernel9852 2 місяці тому +4

    Got me pumped for this weekend’s fishing! Great big Mr. Whisker! Congrats Nick!

  • @henrykosky3919
    @henrykosky3919 2 місяці тому +9

    Congrats! On the PBZ!

  • @ILL_Angler
    @ILL_Angler 2 місяці тому

    That smile is what I’m in search of this year. Congrats on your amazing catches and new PB. Thank you for putting your content out for the people that can’t get out fishing as much as they would like. Tight lines my friend 🎣

  • @caddisfly9651
    @caddisfly9651 2 місяці тому +4

    So happy for you to achieve your goal of a big blue. And twice in a day.
    Great job brother.

  • @kurtbargar1618
    @kurtbargar1618 2 місяці тому +3

    Nick we have been watching and enjoying your Thursday afternoon fishing adventures you have built a big audience of very positive and supportive like minded folks we are all happy to see you do well you've earned it ☮️

  • @BlockheadtheGod
    @BlockheadtheGod 2 місяці тому +1

    Damn dude.... I've watched you for a lil over 3 years... and I've never heard you sooooo excited!!! Out there living dreams!!! Good stuff!!!

  • @robmangeri777
    @robmangeri777 2 місяці тому +1

    Big CONGRATULATIONS!!!! You have earned every awesome moment like this Nick!!!! I saw a 50 pound blue cat pulled out of the water once down at a pay lake in Southern Ohio and it looked like a dog was thrashing around in the water! I’m so glad you got to experience that out in the wild!!!

  • @scottlane6393
    @scottlane6393 2 місяці тому +3

    Loved the new big fish music on the second fish! Had me on the edge of my seat!

  • @dragonflyjoyride
    @dragonflyjoyride 2 місяці тому +4

    👏 👏👏 91+ lbs of catfish! Nice job! I was hoping they wouldn’t break off.

  • @billcotton1551
    @billcotton1551 2 місяці тому

    Congrats Nick! Couldn't happen to a better guy. You are challenging Spencer from River Certified with those monsters.

  • @rodhoward9551
    @rodhoward9551 2 місяці тому

    I have been watching you since the first year you started. The joy we heard in your voice was amazing! You absolutely deserved it! Congratulations! Keep it up, we'll keep watching!

  • @thevenin2
    @thevenin2 2 місяці тому +10

    Those were 2 massive Blue Cats caught on the 'ol Ugly Stick/ Abu Garcia combo. You should have kept one, filleted it up for a BBQ with friends. Little salt, pepper, paprika, deep fry, and some lemon squeeze. My barber was showing me monster Northern Pike him and his buddy were catching a couple springs ago. Can't reveal the location, but it is remote and the fish were over 50 inches.

    • @NobleKorhedron
      @NobleKorhedron 2 місяці тому +1

      Seriously? 50 inches? Jesus what did that weigh; 30+ lbs?

    • @poopychimp346
      @poopychimp346 2 місяці тому

      Nah, let the big boys go so they can make more big boys.

  • @love68
    @love68 2 місяці тому +3

    You caught the one grumpy old men was trying to catch!💪💯💪🤠👍

  • @codyjames3570
    @codyjames3570 2 місяці тому

    Welcome to the 50 + Club Nick, now you have to go for that 100 + flatty, but soak it in, you deserve it.

  • @SH-os1ck
    @SH-os1ck 2 місяці тому +1

    You're videos music, editing... Everything! So so good

  • @skraagthedestroyer
    @skraagthedestroyer 2 місяці тому +4

    Yes Nick, well done! 😆

  • @kerensky04
    @kerensky04 2 місяці тому +6

    Love the start to the video with the drone 😂

  • @paulbarbacano1109
    @paulbarbacano1109 Місяць тому +1

    Congratulations Brother !!!! 💪💯👍

  • @651Outdoors
    @651Outdoors 2 місяці тому

    Congratulations Nick!! Your outlook on catching fish will change after holding a 40Lb+ fish in your hands that you landed. It did for me and that's all I target now. Sturgeon, Flatheads, Bike Pike and Musky. Again, Congratulations 💪💪💪

  • @bertpulaski2492
    @bertpulaski2492 2 місяці тому +4

    Congrats on your 2 new PB’s.

  • @ludwig5702
    @ludwig5702 2 місяці тому +18

    I wait for this drop evey week I absolutely love this channel

  • @michaelsiengo1
    @michaelsiengo1 2 місяці тому +1

    Those are the days that you never forget

  • @thespicypotato2302
    @thespicypotato2302 2 місяці тому

    I rarely comment on UA-cam videos, but I have to make an exception with yours. First off, the videography that you have in this is simply spectacular! The video is so clean and sharp. Secondly, the energy you bring to the camera is awesome. I love seeing the joy of another human doing something so simple like fishing. I fish every summer now since my father passed away and I still get the same amount of excitement, from a .5 pound small mouth to a 3 pound large. Thirdly, congrats on the monster Blue, those are a super fun fight I bet, I have caught a few channel cats that are about 8 to 10 pounders that are just simply fun to try and bring in. Lastly, keep up the great work and I can safely say you earned a new sub.

  • @quentonivery3766
    @quentonivery3766 2 місяці тому +3

    Look at those smiles .. great day bro .. great job

  • @kozmikkronik
    @kozmikkronik 2 місяці тому +6

    Gratz bro!!!

  • @svendjorgensen7201
    @svendjorgensen7201 2 місяці тому

    Phenomenal! Shout out to the Shakespeare Ugly Stik. Easy to find rods at several times the cost, but not necessarily better.

  • @rodneyhorne2806
    @rodneyhorne2806 2 місяці тому +1

    It's hard to go back catching small fish after that adrenaline rush from those big ones! JS, I know that feeling. Smh he'll never be the same again! Something about those big ones.....

  • @davidhaspell5608
    @davidhaspell5608 2 місяці тому +1

    Amazing episode Congratulations 618🎉

  • @joedwyer5943
    @joedwyer5943 2 місяці тому

    Fantastic, Nick! Congrats from the 314 on the PB! That's incredible! But we know there are so many twice that size out there. Let's Gooooo!

  • @donaldkarcheriii7249
    @donaldkarcheriii7249 2 місяці тому

    There's nothing better than when a fisherman is truly excited about his catch. As many videos and fishing trips that you've been on it's hard to believe you haven't caught one of these before. I'm so happy for you. I love your videos because it's really an adventure that you give us. Your PB goes up by 16 lbs and again by 13 lbs more in the same trip. Congrats!

  • @ironmikebassmaster3252
    @ironmikebassmaster3252 2 місяці тому +1

    Wow Nick I have no words to describe my elation at seeing you catch that 40 lb blue cat... Then you absolutely just shattered my brain cells with that 52 pounder... Might want to think about putting some 65 lb braid on that bad boy along with a 60 lb fluoro leader, cuz I really don't want to see you missing any more of those, if they get tangled up on them big old rocks down there again. Give yourself a big old pat on the back cuz you know we're sending it... Great great great job, you definitely put in the time, and you deserve it more than anyone I've ever seen!!!😎

  • @oculusangelicus8978
    @oculusangelicus8978 8 днів тому

    Isn't it awesome to break a personal record? And you broke your personal best record fish TWICE in the space of a few hours or less! Well done, Sir, I salute you! My personal best was a massive Northern Pike he weighed over 30 lbs, according to my el-cheapo fish scale, and I had a very good quality Tape measure and in my jurisdiction the fish are measured according to the snout to the tip of the furthest protruding tail fin. He was just under 4 feet long. 47 7/8 inches long precisely he was so strong he towed our boat around for 20 minutes before I could land him! He provided me with 20 pounds of Fillets! He was a MONSTER. But not the biggest fish ever caught in my region. But I am proud to be able to say how big she was because I wanted to make sure I had the data on it. A giant Female Northern Pike, But certainly not the 52 lbs. of that huge Blue Catfish! Well done! I think the bait is best frozen before use, because the freezing disrupts the cellular structure of the flesh and cause it to emit far more scent into the water, and those Catfish came running to THAT dinner bell. Also partially decayed bait is also effective for Catfish because they are bottom feeder they will eat anything and the more it smells the sooner they come because there is always another fish who will take it if they don't. But who wants to work with smell decaying fish meat? Yuckers!!! SO Frozen will work nicely. At least that is my theory, and it seems to be correct, of course even the best fishermen will get skunked from time to time, but as a general rule when the bait has been frozen it seems there is a much higher success rate when going after bottom feeders or Slew-sharks like Pike, oh, and also ling Cod or bowfin, and now also Snake heads too. Fish that don't mind eating gross things.

  • @christopherstoner5903
    @christopherstoner5903 2 місяці тому

    Congrats on back-to-back PBs!! I think the dropping barometric pressure helped stimulate them.

  • @mikem2114
    @mikem2114 2 місяці тому

    Congrats... well done! Great video. Such beautiful fish!

  • @Xabeno
    @Xabeno 2 місяці тому

    Well deserved, I have been watching this channel for ages! The only channel that gives me actual ‘fishing like’ anticipation. I’m happy for Nick.

  • @timothyjohnson5062
    @timothyjohnson5062 2 місяці тому

    Congrats Nick! Awesome catfish.

  • @michaelhatfield2695
    @michaelhatfield2695 2 місяці тому

    Congratulations, Nick!!!! I'm so happy to see you catch your new PB!! I've been watching you for a couple of years and have never been so happy for you!! Again, congratulations!!!!

  • @winstonarmstead184
    @winstonarmstead184 2 місяці тому

    Welcome to the 50+ pound fish club!!! Congrats!!

  • @MtnMan-ny6vu
    @MtnMan-ny6vu 2 місяці тому

    Wow! What a day of fishing! Congrats Nick.

  • @briansimon8969
    @briansimon8969 2 місяці тому

    Your genuine enthusiasm and excitement for fishing is wonderful to see and hear