I remember my first moving snag 7 pound Brown Trout. The water was freezing and the ice had just come off the river. Remember it like yesterday 1983. Catch a big ONE.
It always amazes me how Nick has access to so many auspicious spillways that, for the most part, he has to himself! Every spillway within 2-3 hours of me ALWAYS has a minimum of 25 folks. And don’t even think about trying to go when the crappie are spawning! HUNDREDS of people fishing right on top of each other! Have a blessed day!!!
I love watching you catch these fish and all these spillways you go to. I live in Northeast Mississippi, and I myself, I love fishing spillways too. you got all kinds of species and you never know what you're going to catch. But if you turn that drag just a little bit looser and let that fish run, you'll land a lot more of your big fish. My oldest brother landed a 65 lb 8 oz Flathead cat fishing for Crappie with a green curly tail grub. A hour and 5 minutes, we put it in the boat. Continue catching 618...
Dude, I’m not a fisherman but I love your vids! You’ve inspired me and I went and bought a bunch of fishing gear to take my son fishing to our near by spillways! Keep up the good work!
Nick, Thank you for taking your time to make these awesome videos and entertain the people of UA-cam. Even though you don’t know any of us personally you do it because you care. And I appreciate that. ❤️
People in the US are spoiled. Its good meat. And this type of carp is not even a bottom feeder, which means its unnecessary to keep the carp for a couple of days in clean water without food. And this is coming from someone, who does not like the taste of carp in general. Its all up to the cook to make something delicious out of it, while other fish are that good, that you want to eat them raw.
I've been watching your channel for quite awhile...my wife now watches it with me ...I wait till the weekends to watch your episodes so we can watch them together ...we where both excited to see you at the spill way 5.mins away from us....keep up the great episodes..and be safe
That spillway just keeps putting out massive fish. You need to give that one a nickname. Like "the spillway dreams are made of" or "the honey hole". That place is fire! Best spillway I've seen on YT! No wonder it's your favorite. Woule be mine too!
I use to do a lot spillway fishing with my grandfather. We caught a lot of carp using corn and a lot of catfish using cut bait. Good video, I enjoyed it!
I also saved a little girls life from drowning at those floodgates in this video. She was a little mixed girl, maybe 3 or 4 and walked off the drop off and got sucked down, i was maybe 10 to 12 and jumped in and found her. And I know no one will believe me but I came out of the water dry. I swear. There were even some old men there that were freaked out over the whole ordeal. Then about 15 years later i rab into one of the men that were there, and he was telling a group of people about the storyand I over heard him and chimed in saying it was me that saved her those many years back, and the man said ( you young man deserve a metal,and if thought of you for years. About how you came out dry after saving that girl. Still gives me chills) his words.
Looking back through the decades to when I pounded those 618 waters with my old Garcia Mitchell 300 and Ambassador 5000Ds almost brings a tear to my eyes. Best sewer-trout fishing around.
Another amazing video man! I binged watched all ur spillway episodes the other night in the shop while I was working on my boat. You’re my favorite fishing channel by far brotha! I always look forward to your next video
I wonder why the silver carps keep going after curly grubs. I have been noticing this on other channels as well. It seems they are diversifying their feeding habits.
Thanks for taking us fishing with you. Silver carp? Leave skin and scales on. Filet off one side, including ribs. Take the half that still has spine and lay it on grill over a wood fire. Close grill and let it bake for 2 hours. Y bones? They're in a pattern and you'll figure it out. Lay the filet that doesn't have the back bone on tin foil and cook the same way. You'll wonder why you threw them away. Absolutely delicious! My favorite wood to use is soft maple.
Hey Nick, this is my home lake. I used to bowfish here 4-5 times a week. If you're interested in some bowfin the small drainage ditch to the east of the the creek you caught the silvers always has bowfin laying up in the bank. From past experience the fish seem to be most active at night. A lot of people like to catfish at the end of the small wall at the base of the spillway.
I just found your channel. I've never seen a "spill-way", very cool. I'm now "hooked" on these videos, it's helping housebound. Keep filming!!! Thanks 😊👍
Here in the U.K carp fishing is massive and very specialised, we are allowed to catch and release, some of the monsters even have names, love the videos and as we say here in the way of good luck, tight lines 👍
@@liftedninja1607 the fishing in Canada is not nearly as good as people think in most of the country. There are also not many bowfin and no asian carp. But there are tons of other species like walleye, Brook trout, smallmouth bass, and pike.
@@jcreyes1242 I disagree with that in ontario where I am THERES huge bowfin 10 Plus pounders huge salmon trout bass carp catfish any freshwater species
@@jonahhuckestein8332 Well since they filter feed, you can catch them in the mouth, but they are not hitting on your lure, it just winds up in their mouth, that was my point
Always love your stuff Nick you're my number one on any of the fishing shows I watch I've been watching a lot of your old stuff to you didn't talk a whole lot back then one of these days we got to talk about Peter LOL
I like how he even shows when he misses fish too, brings more of a realness of fishing than just showing catches, because sometimes you miss fish as sometimes you catch em as well
I have seen some very large fish come out of that particular river. Live shad and bluegill almost always catch fish out of the rough part. I reccomend nuts and bolts for weights you dont care to lose
Good Point....And I have thought the same! Ive eaten Big Head and Silver Carp....they are actually delicious very nice white meat... Very very little fat also....Fried Fish Balls and grilled loin portions.
The way they fish for them in Vietnam and Thailand is by putting corn hair into a clump of wheat paste. Supposedly they go after that more then anything else.
Doesn't sound like anyone is familiar with how fantastic Asian carpet is to eat. And the filleting process is so easy. Look it up. Not like common carp at all. Nick, love the content. Huge fan. Peace.
UK angler here. We're in lockdown so fun watching you fish, thanks for the vid :-) Really interested in your jigging techniques with a float. Fancy sharing your rig and retrieve tactics in a future vid? (unless it's a secret ;-)
When I was a kid in South Africa we used to use roast chicken legs, minus the skin to fish for Barbel (African Catfish) worked a treat every time, they were attracted by the color of the white meat in the murky weather...
All right Nick I just joined that special Club I have seen every one of your videos and of course I liked every one of them also that means you got to get busy and put out some more
Anyone who helps rid us of the invasive carp is a hero in my eyes. Thanks, may you catch many more. STAY SAFE and easy roads ahead.
I hate people who do that , carp are the best fish :( mean people
Are they edible or not ?
The pureness of this guy is just priceless.
Bob Ross like, but with a twisted side when it comes to the bluegill "buddy or bait" : )
hmm?
@@robertflint4115 Right🤣
@@robertflint4115 🤣😅😂
He’s just a good guy. He fishes with the enthusiasm of a kid but the patience of a grandpa.
Who doesn't love those "I thought I was snagged" moments
I love it when you are reeling in a crancbait and suddely you have to stop reeling because you are hooked on a fish
when you strike into a solid lump and the lump realizes its hooked. . .
I remember my first moving snag 7 pound Brown Trout. The water was freezing and the ice had just come off the river. Remember it like yesterday 1983. Catch a big ONE.
@@62ZAKA so any lure ever u twat
I love it until it comes in a snapper
My absolute favorite fishing spot is right here at 618 with the most dedicated angler I've seen in decades. Thanks Nick.!
It always amazes me how Nick has access to so many auspicious spillways that, for the most part, he has to himself! Every spillway within 2-3 hours of me ALWAYS has a minimum of 25 folks. And don’t even think about trying to go when the crappie are spawning! HUNDREDS of people fishing right on top of each other! Have a blessed day!!!
Have a blessed day to the 1% who see this
Thank you and you too
Thanks you to man.
that happened to me with my first bass which was about 3 pounds. i thought that was the average bass lol. i was shaking when I realized it was a fish
Thanks for all the people who actually noticed me in the comments much love for you all. Hahaha 😂
I love watching you catch these fish and all these spillways you go to. I live in Northeast Mississippi, and I myself, I love fishing spillways too. you got all kinds of species and you never know what you're going to catch. But if you turn that drag just a little bit looser and let that fish run, you'll land a lot more of your big fish. My oldest brother landed a 65 lb 8 oz Flathead cat fishing for Crappie with a green curly tail grub. A hour and 5 minutes, we put it in the boat. Continue catching 618...
I just discovered your channel and I’ve literally binge watched almost every one of you videos in the past week! Love the content man!
Same!
Every now and then, I pop back in and check out some of your videos. Quality and editing never fail to amaze me. Good on ya mate.
Dude, I’m not a fisherman but I love your vids! You’ve inspired me and I went and bought a bunch of fishing gear to take my son fishing to our near by spillways! Keep up the good work!
That's awesome bro. Ain't got to be a fisherman to just enjoy and relax and reel em in. Especially when it's with your little. 💚👊🎣
That’s awesome to hear man! Good luck to you and your son on your future adventures!
Nick, Thank you for taking your time to make these awesome videos and entertain the people of UA-cam. Even though you don’t know any of us personally you do it because you care. And I appreciate that. ❤️
Thank you I appreciate the nice comment!
He probably has 100 pounds of Asian carp for bait.
He could also use it for making some fish jerky! He'd be set for feeding his entire neighborhood during SHTF!
Asian carp is only good if it comes from relatively clean waters.
People in the US are spoiled. Its good meat. And this type of carp is not even a bottom feeder, which means its unnecessary to keep the carp for a couple of days in clean water without food. And this is coming from someone, who does not like the taste of carp in general. Its all up to the cook to make something delicious out of it, while other fish are that good, that you want to eat them raw.
@@JoeSkylynx خ9
@@scheisstag carp and most freshwater fish is disgusting junk that should never be consumed unless in a survival situation
I've been watching your channel for quite awhile...my wife now watches it with me ...I wait till the weekends to watch your episodes so we can watch them together ...we where both excited to see you at the spill way 5.mins away from us....keep up the great episodes..and be safe
I love this. Makes quarantine almost bearable. He's awesome. 👌
Thanks for watching!
You're more than welcome thank you for the great content! You keep makin em and ill keep watching em!
That spillway just keeps putting out massive fish. You need to give that one a nickname. Like "the spillway dreams are made of" or "the honey hole". That place is fire! Best spillway I've seen on YT! No wonder it's your favorite. Woule be mine too!
FOR SURE, this location is easily the best spillway I’ve ever fished in Illinois. It’s 🔥
If you keep using your dinner to catch dinner you may never get dinner! 😂
In a world of craziness, it’s nice to watch your fun fishing videos. From a way less dedicated Indiana fisherman, thank you!
This spring your going to need all that bait. It just feels like it's going to be a great year for fishing.
I use to do a lot spillway fishing with my grandfather. We caught a lot of carp using corn and a lot of catfish using cut bait. Good video, I enjoyed it!
I also saved a little girls life from drowning at those floodgates in this video. She was a little mixed girl, maybe 3 or 4 and walked off the drop off and got sucked down, i was maybe 10 to 12 and jumped in and found her. And I know no one will believe me but I came out of the water dry. I swear. There were even some old men there that were freaked out over the whole ordeal. Then about 15 years later i rab into one of the men that were there, and he was telling a group of people about the storyand I over heard him and chimed in saying it was me that saved her those many years back, and the man said ( you young man deserve a metal,and if thought of you for years. About how you came out dry after saving that girl. Still gives me chills) his words.
Wow
You make fishing fun. I'm looking forward going this summer.
Your outro should definitely be
"see ya later buddy"
Your show is pure and awesome you dont see that very much .
Love this channel hes awesome !!!!
Agreed! 🤟❤️🤣
Looking back through the decades to when I pounded those 618 waters with my old Garcia Mitchell 300 and Ambassador 5000Ds almost brings a tear to my eyes. Best sewer-trout fishing around.
I gotta say that I am more impressed with you randomly retrieving somebody's bait while fishing than anything else.
Still can’t believe that happened 😂
@@618Fishing nick could that have been yrs from that earlier break off ??
Another amazing video man! I binged watched all ur spillway episodes the other night in the shop while I was working on my boat. You’re my favorite fishing channel by far brotha! I always look forward to your next video
I think you just caught the same fish twice, Nick, and retrieved YOUR OWN curly tail grub! 😆
My thoughts too !!
I wonder why the silver carps keep going after curly grubs. I have been noticing this on other channels as well. It seems they are diversifying their feeding habits.
I thought he kept them for bait though?
Thanks Nick for the adventure and getting us away from real life for a minute keep them coming my friend. South Carolina
"Please stay on!" - 3 most suspenseful words in fishing!
Yeah buddy! Nothing better than fishing. Stay safe and warm.
Hell yeah, use those Asian carp for bait. The editing in his videos is awesome, something I aspire to imitate in my own content.
Thanks for taking us fishing with you. Silver carp? Leave skin and scales on. Filet off one side, including ribs. Take the half that still has spine and lay it on grill over a wood fire. Close grill and let it bake for 2 hours. Y bones? They're in a pattern and you'll figure it out. Lay the filet that doesn't have the back bone on tin foil and cook the same way. You'll wonder why you threw them away. Absolutely delicious! My favorite wood to use is soft maple.
Those are definitely the best feelings when its pure solid feel then starts moving off 🙌 👌
Cant wait for the warmer wetter , so Nick can make more videos haha . Good luck Nick !!
Love the videos and the huge spillway fish!
Always a great video with great music👍 any bad day fishing... is better than any good day at work🤪 keep up the good work buddy
Watching here from the Philippines!
Thanks for watching!
Hey Nick, this is my home lake. I used to bowfish here 4-5 times a week. If you're interested in some bowfin the small drainage ditch to the east of the the creek you caught the silvers always has bowfin laying up in the bank. From past experience the fish seem to be most active at night. A lot of people like to catfish at the end of the small wall at the base of the spillway.
those white grubs catch literally anything that’s the only thing i used when i first started fishing for smallmouth
I just found your channel. I've never seen a "spill-way", very cool. I'm now "hooked" on these videos, it's helping housebound. Keep filming!!! Thanks 😊👍
Last time I came this early she slapped me
The problem with that is, once you get that label "Minuteman" it's with you the rest of your life.
"See you later, buddy."
I shouldn’t be laughing at this... I’m in 7th grade
Give her my number I can fish for hours😂😂😂
@@qt5057 🤣😅😂
@@Bobo0818ml haha. Me too
Here in the U.K carp fishing is massive and very specialised, we are allowed to catch and release, some of the monsters even have names, love the videos and as we say here in the way of good luck, tight lines 👍
618 -Gets big fish
Also 618- Ahhh dang its off
(EVERYTIMEEEEEEEEEEEEEE)
I love these videos.please continue to supply these videos to the public As informative fishing info..
When the border opens you should come fish in Ontario Canada.
Great video
Then break all his pbs....then what will he do?
@@liftedninja1607 the fishing in Canada is not nearly as good as people think in most of the country. There are also not many bowfin and no asian carp. But there are tons of other species like walleye, Brook trout, smallmouth bass, and pike.
@@jcreyes1242 I disagree with that in ontario where I am THERES huge bowfin 10
Plus pounders huge salmon trout bass carp catfish any freshwater species
@@aaangling1980 yes where there are bowfin they are huge but not common and common carp are not an Asian carp
@@jcreyes1242 why would you want Asian carp they destroy the other fish population plus common carp are very fun as well
Another great video Nick. You are my favorite youtuber by far. Keep up the great work and stay safe.
Your the master at spillways! Don’t be disappointed!
I LOVE the Pfluger President. Best you can get.
Another fun video brother
The quality of 618 videos is insane. You can just tell the effort and time that goes into it. Its like a TV show. Mad respect
Agreed!
07:00 lol I was catching crappie in California years ago and ended up catching a 6.5 lb largemouth on 2 lb test
I bet that was fun!
@@618Fishing it really was! It was 21 years ago and I still remember every moment. Haven’t thought of it in a while but your video took me back
Yuhuu its nice fishing trip
Woow super fish
Enjoyed
Amazing place !!
That first fish's tail looked exactly like a paddle fish 😭
I agree, but if he caught one it was by chance because they only eat plankton
@@integr8er66 it would have been snagged he has done it before
@@jonahhuckestein8332 Well since they filter feed, you can catch them in the mouth, but they are not hitting on your lure, it just winds up in their mouth, that was my point
I've caught a few where he's fishing on accident over the years.
My first thought was paddle fish as well! Then he caught that Asian Carp and from a distance, their tails are very similar to a paddle fish.
Always love your stuff Nick you're my number one on any of the fishing shows I watch I've been watching a lot of your old stuff to you didn't talk a whole lot back then one of these days we got to talk about Peter LOL
Thanks for the support man!
Next time grill the pork chop,so when it doesn,t catch a massive pb you have lunch available in case you get hungry.
I like your Videos...you are the best 618 Fishing and good luck for your next fishing trip🎣
you know it’s a good day when nick uploads and catches some beasts
I like how he even shows when he misses fish too, brings more of a realness of fishing than just showing catches, because sometimes you miss fish as sometimes you catch em as well
Yep but I would highly prefer if the title reflected that so I don’t expect to see what the title refers to.
Anyone else get hungry with all his thumbnails being steaks and chicken breast?
😎🤣
Very enjoyable watching your fishing trips
Took a break from fishing vids to avoid cabin fever, yeah it didn’t work...
Hezky udělané 👍 neskutečně moc práce , nahrát a sestříhat takové video.
I've fished that spillway for years love it there.
Same I was in awe when I payed attention to where he was at
Were this place very nice for family to go walk
Was this an episode without a "See ya later, buddy"?!?!
Carps aren't his buddies😂
(Their just bait)
I have seen some very large fish come out of that particular river. Live shad and bluegill almost always catch fish out of the rough part. I reccomend nuts and bolts for weights you dont care to lose
Past 100 videos:,I thought i was snagged"
9 out of 10 fish:"oh shit another carp"
Omg I appreciate the videos....You got us viewers really spoiled Nick!! 🤣💥❤️❤️❤️
It would of been smart to bring a grill so you can eat
Cook Up some Spillway Cats and Ribeye Steaks! 🤟👍😎
Oops it’s was supposed to say smart
You are indeed amazing in content creation brother, may I imitate your fishing style, thank you very much
First one indeed looked like a massive asian carp.
Brilliant video nick your production and soundtracks are amazing
Just stunned that the grocery store bait failed again, really really stunned. At least your "carped out" on your other pole.
Trot line for yellows
You know it’s good when you think it’s a snag! Another great video brother keep it up!
Play this at .5 speed, it’s hilarious!!!
OMG, sounds like I feel.
Hey!! The drone is back and up and running!! Awesome video!
Sure, fish an ultralight rod. Just put heavy line on it.
I just found this channel the other day and I have been binge watching ever since, love it! "See you later little buddy!"
Thanks for watching!
I think scientists lied about them only being plankton feeders 🤔 I wouldn’t doubt if they eat tons of native fish
Good Point....And I have thought the same! Ive eaten Big Head and Silver Carp....they are actually delicious very nice white meat... Very very little fat also....Fried Fish Balls and grilled loin portions.
I doubt they could eat juvenile or adult native species, but as filter feeders they probably get loads of tiny fry and small minnows.
The way they fish for them in Vietnam and Thailand is by putting corn hair into a clump of wheat paste. Supposedly they go after that more then anything else.
Doing great and growing every day. Lay with them BUDDY. Hope you continue to do well gods speed to 618 Fishing
Please keep your new videos coming. It keep me sane since i can't fish till summer this damn snow!
I must say, your music selection is quite awesome brotha. 👍🏽🎧 Nice fish!
Clicked right when i got the notification! LOVE THE VIDEOS! KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!!!
Thanks for watching!
@@618Fishing I know this is kinda asking a lot but would you mind checking out my channel and maybe even giving me some tips? I love your editing!!!
Doesn't sound like anyone is familiar with how fantastic Asian carpet is to eat. And the filleting process is so easy. Look it up. Not like common carp at all. Nick, love the content. Huge fan. Peace.
Good fishing my friend, really like 👍
Awesome work once again! I love your stuff!
Thank you!
The drone footage is glorious as usual.
visuals and music are so dope - the fish are an added bonus
UK angler here. We're in lockdown so fun watching you fish, thanks for the vid :-)
Really interested in your jigging techniques with a float. Fancy sharing your rig and retrieve tactics in a future vid? (unless it's a secret ;-)
When Covid is over, you should do some fishing here in Okinawa, Japan. Gamefish everywhere. Fish for Itou & Smelt!!!
I throughly enjoy your vids. Relaxing. lol
Line up the stache my man .... lol nice content and camera work
My son & I dig the vids, thank you sir ! Keep on keepin on 🤘🏼
That's the perfect place to be.wished I was fishing with you guys.
That's a great feeling!! Gotta love it! Hope you had a great holiday season man!
When I was a kid in South Africa we used to use roast chicken legs, minus the skin to fish for Barbel (African Catfish) worked a treat every time, they were attracted by the color of the white meat in the murky weather...
How did chicken feet work?
@@johnvanegmond1812 never tried the feet, but a nice fat leg off the braai use to work a treat.
@@ca9968 Thank you. Braai. Learned a new word for grill. I have a friend from South Africa and I'll throw that word out someday. :)
@@johnvanegmond1812 hahahaha
You are most welcome kind Sir, good luck with the fishing.
: )
All right Nick I just joined that special Club I have seen every one of your videos and of course I liked every one of them also that means you got to get busy and put out some more
lol a bunch of snags in that fishing trip.. see you on the next adventure.
Superb production values!
Enjoy it man, like to think if I was in your neck of the woods I'd be fishing similar. Grew up on the fly in CO though. Keep'em coming man!
Yea i like your vids but my only question is why such light gear go to like 12-15lb line with a medium/med-heavy rod
Was worried I was gonna have to wait 3 weeks again for a video but it only took a week. Another awesome video