@@samuelkooiman3005 Never have, actually. I think part of that stream is a trout stream but it’s a bit far from where I live in the Lansing area for a day-trip. I do fish Prairie Creek near Ionia and Fish Creek near Carson City for trout
Loved this video, you guys look like you had a great day. We fish the Grand often and I'm glad you got a chance to enjoy some sport in our neck of the woods.
I love that you finally got up to my neck of the woods. Grand River, Flat River. Pine River, Chippewa River, Muskegon River. All great fishing in Michigan. Lots of creeks and lakes to try also. Plenty of public waters to fish with loads of different species to catch. You'll definitely have a great time fishing up here.
Oh man I know this area so well, I used to fish there all the time when I lived in Michigan. One of my favorite spots. I've caught a 20 inch Smallie, a 36 inch Pike, a 9lb Steelhead and so much more in that river. Also I see you like jerky, if you ever go back, visit Gary's Country Meats in Lowell, they have awesome jerky, snack sticks and smoked sausages, including smoked Andouille sausage that is probably the best ever. Man this was fun watching y'all fish my old stomping grounds.
Beautiful river run, John. Ethan seems like a nice guy. His fishing style is very compatible to yours, kind of laid back, just picking up what you can. I like that in your usual videos. The tournament videos can get intense. Quite a few smallies, but the story of the day was the pike ! The topwater action was explosive ! This one is just the beginning. More good times to follow. Always be safe ! Randy B.
Now that looks like a river trip the way I experience in IL & WI. Nice to see you got a few pike too. River smallies up north have a never say die attitude in general. You guys were perfect fishing buddies. Blessings brother
Maaaaan, John welcome to te only place to be in the summer . The Grand River is great but you ain’t seen nothing yet . I hope you get a chance to get up north .East Grand Traverse Bay is some of the best fishing in the world . Salmon ,trout,bass,Cisco,whitefish . All the inland lakes are active , perch,pike,bass,walleye. You’ll be looking for a summer place to live . Welcome .
This is like when you go to see your favorite band and one of your other favorite musicians joins in for a set! Awesome to see two of my favorite UA-camrs hanging out and catching some fish together. THANK YOU for making the drive.
One of the best lures to use in Michigan for catching northern pike is a red and white spoon with a silver back reeling at high speed. My PB was a 39.5" fishing from shore with that combo on 10# test and a 12# steel leader.
I grew up fishing that area. If you really want to catch fish buy yourself a glass minnow trap and fish with minnows. 5 dozen minnows might be enough to get you up to the high banks two miles upstream from the launch.
I was looking forward to your videos of this trip. I watched Ethans video on this first spot and I was patiently waiting on your upload lol. Glad to see you got your pike that was an awesome blowup. Reminded me of the Matt from NDYakAngler. 👊👍
That was a great shot at the end there John I would take that fishing day any day. Pike and smallies two great fish, fun to catch. Nice video beautiful location closer to my neck of the woods.
Cool video. Pretty Smallies and pretty northern Pike. They really colorful fish. God bless you both and your families. And travel safely John......🙏❤🙏❤🙏😊🙂😀
When things get tough, go to the Hellgramite. . I'd love to catch some Pike but I'm never in the right location. Thanks John.. Enjoy the heck out of your vids. Stay Safe.
For anyone watching... buy some Mule jigs and plastics! They've been saving my butt all year long. Every time the bite dies or I can't figure it out, I tie on a 1/32oz mule jig with a donkeytail jr and we're back in business. I've caught so many fish this year thanks to Ethan. Mule products are the real deal!
You definitely are the "Small Mouth King"! I live close to Tulsa OK and I don't know if I've ever caught a small mouth? Awesome video. Those Pikes are an interesting fish!
Fantastic video brother...Ole Cameraman Ron lost a fish grabber by not putting the lanyard around his wrist. Big Old pike would yank that thing outta you hand. LOL
We’ve got plenty of big rivers to fish here in Michigan, such as the Rouge River, the Thorneapple River and the Flat River. All great places to get good sized smallies depending on the location of the rivers you’re fishing.
Lets see Pike and small mouth, yeah that makes for a pretty good day in my book. I enjoy the banter and the content very much. Keep the videos coming, they are like fuel for my soul. LOL God Bless and GO KATS!!!!!!!
Man, you and Ethan seem like two of the nicest guys on UA-cam. Just out of curiosity, how are you finding fish in the middle of that river without electronics?
I live next to the Grand River lots of nice fishing 🎣🎣🎣🎣 in it glad you got to experience it what part was you on near Grand rapids? The looking glass and the Red cedar River is good fishing to they both connect to the Grand River
Glad you made your destination. Want to try a crazy reservoir on your way home in Barnesville Ohio. You can put your kayak in at the damn. that's one of the few places to get a boat in. no gas motors. EDIT: It's actually between Barnesville and Woodsfield Ohio. It's called slope Creek Reservoir if you want to google map it. It's very deep and pretty damn large for a reservoir. No telling what you catch in there. It's been there since before I can remember. there is some fracking going on the area so they are drawing water out for fracking but they are absolutely not permitted to dump in there. It's drinking water for that entire area. I hooked something I never got to see in that lake one day. Drug our 14 foot heavy john boat all over trying to land it with two 200 lb adult men in it. I had 20 lb test on. It broke me off after about a half hour. I got swirls on top a few times but never got a good look at what the hell it was but it was huge. May have been a big catfish but there are all kinds of fish in there. Lots of perch also. Then on the same road state route 800 is Monroe lake and a creek that is right up your alley that come from the overflow of that lake. Called sunfish creek. that creek is small and it is so loaded with fish it is unreal. most of the accessible area is on property though so you have to ask to walk through property to get to it. Miles up that creek I would go up and fish and at noon on a sunny day you can see channel cat just sunning them selves in shallow water that are perfect eating size. that creek is loaded and rarely fished once you get up in there from the mouth of the Ohio river. In the Cameron Ohio area it's incredible. the entire creek is incredible for a small creek.
I consider the Grand River my home water and fish it and it’s tributaries regularly. I am glad you had the chance to enjoy it!
Ever tried crockery creek
@@samuelkooiman3005 Never have, actually. I think part of that stream is a trout stream but it’s a bit far from where I live in the Lansing area for a day-trip. I do fish Prairie Creek near Ionia and Fish Creek near Carson City for trout
@@websterroger is there a public access point on prairie?
Any pointers on where to go?
@@joshlego4775 I like above and below the power dam in Portland. Also launching at the DNR ramp next to the Ionia fairgrounds and paddling upstream
Two of the nicer guys on UA-cam fishing. Always a pleasure to watch their videos. No screaming, yelling or drama. Just fishing.
Who is screaming and yelling lol?
Sounds like you’ve got lots of subs from here in West Michigan. Glad to see you fish here locally!
Glad you had fun in my home state I fish for pike and bass so how your trip was good .. just watched the first video
That is where I grew up...farther west on the river near grand haven. I Always bring some fishing rods when I visit Michigan.
Loved this video, you guys look like you had a great day. We fish the Grand often and I'm glad you got a chance to enjoy some sport in our neck of the woods.
Love seeing some favorite UA-camrs come together like this.
This river is on my bucket list here in MIchigan! Nice work! Awesome trip!
Those pike are such a beautiful fish iv never got to see one in real life
I love that you finally got up to my neck of the woods. Grand River, Flat River. Pine River, Chippewa River, Muskegon River. All great fishing in Michigan. Lots of creeks and lakes to try also. Plenty of public waters to fish with loads of different species to catch. You'll definitely have a great time fishing up here.
Oh man I know this area so well, I used to fish there all the time when I lived in Michigan. One of my favorite spots. I've caught a 20 inch Smallie, a 36 inch Pike, a 9lb Steelhead and so much more in that river. Also I see you like jerky, if you ever go back, visit Gary's Country Meats in Lowell, they have awesome jerky, snack sticks and smoked sausages, including smoked Andouille sausage that is probably the best ever. Man this was fun watching y'all fish my old stomping grounds.
Gary’s jerky is the best
I grew up there also lots of nice small mouth. A buddy of mine caught 30" walleye upstream from the launch on night fishing walleye.
Hey man...how is the Grand River access in and around Lowell?
These videos with you and Ethan are the best!! I can only imagine how much fun you guys had if I’m having this kinda fun watching!!
Beautiful river run, John. Ethan seems like a nice guy. His fishing style is very compatible to yours, kind of laid back, just picking up what you can. I like that in your usual videos. The tournament videos can get intense. Quite a few smallies, but the story of the day was the pike ! The topwater action was explosive ! This one is just the beginning. More good times to follow. Always be safe ! Randy B.
John, thank you for sharing such wonderful fishing trips I live my fishing trips through your journeys.
John I am stoked that your fishing my home waters with Ethan. Seems like you both had a great experience on the Grand River near Lowell.
Now that looks like a river trip the way I experience in IL & WI. Nice to see you got a few pike too. River smallies up north have a never say die attitude in general. You guys were perfect fishing buddies. Blessings brother
You need to fish Muskegon lake or Muskegon river from Croton dam for some serious Michigan fishing. The big smallmouth are in Lake Michigan right now.
The river looks awesome to fish! Lots of different looks to work and nothing beats the topwater bites
It looked like you guys had a great time together fishing. I’ve been looking forward to your video after this!
Maaaaan, John welcome to te only place to be in the summer . The Grand River is great but you ain’t seen nothing yet . I hope you get a chance to get up north .East Grand Traverse Bay is some of the best fishing in the world . Salmon ,trout,bass,Cisco,whitefish . All the inland lakes are active , perch,pike,bass,walleye. You’ll be looking for a summer place to live . Welcome .
I'm from GR - nice to see you around my hometown!!!
Looks like they were everywhere.Good catch.
One of the best things to do with a friend, go to the lake or river and fish for hours. Great video!
You team up with one of my favorite youtubers the Online Outdoorsman and you break out the classic intro? What a good day.
Our family used to fish in Mich. caught pike, bass, walleye, king perch for several years great time John I know you will have fun.
This is like when you go to see your favorite band and one of your other favorite musicians joins in for a set! Awesome to see two of my favorite UA-camrs hanging out and catching some fish together. THANK YOU for making the drive.
Grew up with the Grand in my backyard. Never went fishing and got skunked. Fun river to fish. I didn’t know how spoiled I was.
We fished steelhead last spring right downtown Grand Rapids . Amazing …..
This is so cool watching this bc i live around that spot and me and my friend fish there all the time
@Iliketurtlex5 Love fishing here with you. what bait you guys useing btw we went fishing here 3 different days and couldint catch nothin.
One of the best lures to use in Michigan for catching northern pike is a red and white spoon with a silver back reeling at high speed. My PB was a 39.5" fishing from shore with that combo on 10# test and a 12# steel leader.
There is so many miles to the Grand River! Enjoy the water here in Michigan!
I grew up fishing that area.
If you really want to catch fish buy yourself a glass minnow trap and fish with minnows. 5 dozen minnows might be enough to get you up to the high banks two miles upstream from the launch.
Fishing my hometown spots
The fishing has been great out there this year I have been out there a lot this year
@@leemowers9395 thanks 👍
I live on the Grand River in Canada and the fishing is just amazing here too! always love your videos!
The Grand River stretches into Ontario?
probably different river
@@CreekFishingAdventures No I believe it runs through Ontario aswell
I was looking forward to your videos of this trip. I watched Ethans video on this first spot and I was patiently waiting on your upload lol. Glad to see you got your pike that was an awesome blowup. Reminded me of the Matt from NDYakAngler. 👊👍
Nice fish John, good job on the pike 💪🏻
John you could try shrink wrap to keep those yum dingers on longer. It even comes in clear
The bayous are where the best action is. Lots of catfish, crappie, bluegill too.
Awesome video. I've never fished the Grand. Looks great!
Glad you got up to Michigan to do some fishing
Fun day John, lots of great fish. thanks for sharing.
That was a great shot at the end there John I would take that fishing day any day. Pike and smallies two great fish, fun to catch. Nice video beautiful location closer to my neck of the woods.
Nice video, keep heading north! Got a ton of fishing spots back in the sticks just south of the bridge. I hope you make your way up here.
It would be really cool to watch you crappie fish the grand river
Cool video. Pretty Smallies and pretty northern Pike. They really colorful fish. God bless you both and your families. And travel safely John......🙏❤🙏❤🙏😊🙂😀
The Grand is great water but there's too much pressure. You should have gone to the Shiawasse basin for some trophies smallies.
That’s epic totally different terrain and new bodies of water I know u were stoked.
Ionia Mich, Grand goes through town, so great video, awesome.
I lived in Grand Rapids and Ionia I love this river so many smallmouth and walleye
Two of my favorites, 2 upstanding dudes
Go to Muskegon Lake!
When things get tough, go to the Hellgramite. . I'd love to catch some Pike but I'm never in the right location. Thanks John.. Enjoy the heck out of your vids. Stay Safe.
Pike are really good to eat.
Yup I just reported that one who tried to scam me, report all as asap and they will disappear.
Good luck guys catch some big ones
That pike topwater blast was epic! Such a fun day on the water man. Can’t wait to see the next few videos 🤠👊🏽
For anyone watching... buy some Mule jigs and plastics! They've been saving my butt all year long. Every time the bite dies or I can't figure it out, I tie on a 1/32oz mule jig with a donkeytail jr and we're back in business. I've caught so many fish this year thanks to Ethan. Mule products are the real deal!
If you fish in a certain spot you can catch pike like crazy that’s what me and my dad did their like 30 to 40 inches at this spot
Since your up north you have to go try fishing the great lakes smallies. Those guys are huge.
Hope your injoying your time in Michigan bro
One of the greatest fishing collaborations ever
New subscriber!
Great channel.
Fun to watch.
Appreciate your faith in the Living GOD!!!
Great video man. Hope you have a safe trip back. I am going catch up on all these videos today.
I live 20 minutes away from there great river
nice love the grand and huron two best rivers
You definitely are the "Small Mouth King"! I live close to Tulsa OK and I don't know if I've ever caught a small mouth? Awesome video. Those Pikes are an interesting fish!
Fantastic video brother...Ole Cameraman Ron lost a fish grabber by not putting the lanyard around his wrist. Big Old pike would yank that thing outta you hand. LOL
Thanks for the info
Man I'm from this part of Michigan and live and fish in TN now! This is awesome bruh!
We’ve got plenty of big rivers to fish here in Michigan, such as the Rouge River, the Thorneapple River and the Flat River. All great places to get good sized smallies depending on the location of the rivers you’re fishing.
Do you mean the Rogue River? The Rouge is just outside of Detroit.
Yea, the rogue River near Rockford. That’s the one I meant lol
Lets see Pike and small mouth, yeah that makes for a pretty good day in my book. I enjoy the banter and the content very much. Keep the videos coming, they are like fuel for my soul. LOL
God Bless and GO KATS!!!!!!!
Just fished that same bank tonight , Kent county
I grew up not far from the Grand...awesome man!!!
@@leemowers9395 Ya duh! I am not older than 60....lol. I know it's a scam.
But thanks man.
Great video! looking forward to the next few days - gotta love up nort fishin'!
Wow, what a video. Some awesome fish. Can't wait for the next video.
Great collaboration with Mule Fishing!!
Michigan is a bucklist destination. I would settle for a small creek off of St.Claire.
Heyo!!! Im in Grand Rapids and fish the Grand all the time! Nice! Subscribed to ya cause you rocking it
Yay! Mi! One day I will get back. Maybe Oct.
Dude I’m a short walk from that boat launch right now (at work) and it’s awesome welcome great spot!
Nice fishing buddy 👍 👍👍...I actually have a sister that lives in Michigan, when I go visit I have to take my rod. Blessings
That’s the river I fish. If you’re ever back and interested in some walleye…
love it thanks for all your videos
If you are ever in Michigan again try crockery creek
Another amazing video and may the Lord bless you and your family and channel 🙏🏻
Ah the Grand River, welcome to Michigan John. Gotta come to the east side of the state and fish the Detroit River, can you sat WALLEYE.
Smallie’s are going crazy in the smaller rivers over here too
Nice man. I had my best evening of fishing the other night. Was the funnest time.
The best luck I have had in Michigan for pike is the black and white Dare Devils
Try the Nikko Leech Morning Dawn up there……they love them!
Man, you and Ethan seem like two of the nicest guys on UA-cam.
Just out of curiosity, how are you finding fish in the middle of that river without electronics?
sweet outro shot
So close to me, would love to fish with you next time you come around!
I live next to the Grand River lots of nice fishing 🎣🎣🎣🎣 in it glad you got to experience it what part was you on near Grand rapids? The looking glass and the Red cedar River is good fishing to they both connect to the Grand River
love your videos i like doing the creek fishing also you have very good contents
Nice video mister John love your videos keep up the good work and go catch some more big ones for us ,I'm going up there in a few weeks
Glad you made your destination. Want to try a crazy reservoir on your way home in Barnesville Ohio. You can put your kayak in at the damn. that's one of the few places to get a boat in. no gas motors. EDIT: It's actually between Barnesville and Woodsfield Ohio. It's called slope Creek Reservoir if you want to google map it. It's very deep and pretty damn large for a reservoir. No telling what you catch in there. It's been there since before I can remember. there is some fracking going on the area so they are drawing water out for fracking but they are absolutely not permitted to dump in there. It's drinking water for that entire area. I hooked something I never got to see in that lake one day. Drug our 14 foot heavy john boat all over trying to land it with two 200 lb adult men in it. I had 20 lb test on. It broke me off after about a half hour. I got swirls on top a few times but never got a good look at what the hell it was but it was huge. May have been a big catfish but there are all kinds of fish in there. Lots of perch also.
Then on the same road state route 800 is Monroe lake and a creek that is right up your alley that come from the overflow of that lake. Called sunfish creek. that creek is small and it is so loaded with fish it is unreal. most of the accessible area is on property though so you have to ask to walk through property to get to it. Miles up that creek I would go up and fish and at noon on a sunny day you can see channel cat just sunning them selves in shallow water that are perfect eating size. that creek is loaded and rarely fished once you get up in there from the mouth of the Ohio river. In the Cameron Ohio area it's incredible. the entire creek is incredible for a small creek.
Glad you enjoyed Lowell! Grew up there and fish it a lot still. What place did you eat at? Keizer’s Kitchen maybe?
flat river grill i think
@@CreekFishingAdventures Awesome place to eat! King salmon are at the fish ladder in Grand Rapids fyi. You’ll need a bigger pole though!
The yum dinger will fill your stringer
It's unfortunate that we've had quite a bit of criminal activity around the grand lately. Use to be such a great family friendly place
Haha I know that exact boat launch in the thumbnail
That was great. 👍👍