Did I Catch a RARE FISH?! Exploring & Fishing the Raritan River! (Clinton, NJ)
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October 13th, 2017 -- For my 131st outing of this year, I went up to Clinton, NJ, to fish with my friends Jimmy Ly (RaWr Fishing) and Zach Merchant (Zach Merchant Fishing). The original goal was for us to catch some stocked Trout in the South Branch Raritan River; however, upon arrival, we realized that they hadn't stocked the River yet!!!
Thus, instead of a day of NJ Trout Fishing, I just went with my traditional Multi-Species angling style. And I have to say...considering what we caught that day, I was definitely not disappointed!!! That Crappie was certainly gold for me -- my first one ever! :)
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EPF encourages freedom of speech - there's absolutely nothing wrong in expressing oneself; however, please -- respect is good and everyone deserves it. Negative comments will be deleted and trolls will be banned. :)
For a Multi-Species angler, the definition of "rare" is very important. What does it mean to catch a _rare fish?_ A _rare Species?_ Or a _rare sample?_ Every time the word *rare* is used, the angler needs to take into account the range of the fish and the abundance of the local population! For example: the rare fish in this video may have been rare to me (NJ), but to anglers in Arkansas, it may as well be common!!! Have you folks ever caught one of those in the state of NJ? If so, please let me know where! I would like to study that particular population sample a little bit more in-depth. :)
Extreme Philly Fishing looks like the Friday the 13th bad luck didn't hit you Leo!
Extreme Philly Fishing you should come to lakewood nj at the lake carasajo there are hugge bass and big blue gills and pickerel also there is big catfish and humongous perch
Extreme Philly Fishing are u going to take a video when they stock the trout
Just like everyone says the Bigmouth Sleeper is extremely rare but it's "uncommon" in my area! Depends on your area and environment I guess! BIGMOUTH SLEEPER!
who knows people could catch those crappie all the time but never know it.
This video emphasizes the huge advantage it is to be a multi species angler, it is definitely the truest form of fishing and resonates with the master fisherman. When the fish you came for aren't biting, you find something that is and therefore turn a bad day into a good one. It's like being on a party boat out here on the west coast. We start by targeting schooling fish on the surface near kelp patties. Bonito, barracuda, sand bass, calico bass, yellowtail. If they aren't biting we move to a deep wreck and try for rockfish, ocean whitefish, Sand and Calico. If nothing is biting at all the ship still attempts to find a spot where some species is biting even if it is just sculpin which is normally considered undesirable. On those terrible days, a measly sculpin is applauded by the deck hands and fellow fisherman because it's SOMETHING when nothing is biting. And "random" catches sometimes make the trip a special experience for you and others. I went out on a twilight trip, fished for 5 hours catching only a few sculpin. We anchored down on the last spot of the night and I adapted my fishing methods because I could see the "desirable" species of fish were not biting and therefore the traditional methods weren't working. I changed from squid to a live anchovy rig, and ended the night with a leopard shark!
By far the biggest thing anyone reeled in all night and everyone was excited to see a shark on board (and released unharmed.) In short, a true fisherman will fish for anything that bites and applaud any catch as it makes that particular day unique even if it is not ideal. Great video Leo. Would love to see you come out to the west coast like you talked about on the stream!
Heck yeah! Pokemon and Fishing are the two best things haha! I'm looking for the legendary Black Gar!
Oh yeah, Reel Fishing Noob. Always gotta look out for those shiny ones! Tight lines and thanks for watching!
Extreme Philly Fishing Heck yeah!
catch a shiney magikarp
Leo. I love you. You are the best. I used to watch tons of UA-cam fishing channels but now you are the only one cause you are, seriously.... the best.
I appreciate your kind words, jake fields. Glad that you enjoy the contents here on the Channel! Tight lines and thanks for watching!
keep up the awesome bids Leo I watch them in the morning and night when you post it makes my day and my mom said that's rotting you brain cells and a showed her on of your videos and she said wow that's cool and your videos are educational so I like them even more!
I hit the like button for the Black Nose Crappie. That’s pretty awesome Leo! It’s always fun watching your videos, and as always, very informative. Tight lines!
Hey Leo, great video, gotta say that this is one of your best produced videos I've seen, I can tell you put a lot of work into this and it's obvious. Well done my good sir
I like the look of that area 👌🏾old town vibe
Definitely a very cozy area, Shabba Ranks! I could definitely get used to it. Tight lines and thanks for watching!
I started watching you at about 10k subscribers, and your channel has grown insanely quickly Leo. You and 1rod are my favorite youtubers (you post a littke more often though lol). Youre videos are very educational as well, even to someone like me over here in rural Washington State with a completely different kind of fishing.
That moment when you have to pause an older @ExtremePhillyFishing video to watch the new one. LOL
Very enjoyable video, Leo! Although you didn't get your targeted species, you still succeeded in having a good time with all the other species you caught.
this looked like an epic day i am a multispecies angler in england but before watching your channel is was a 100% bank angler now i enjoy wading the creeks :)
Been looking for the black nose! Hope to get one some day ^^ great fishing with ya
awesome video man. those were some interesting looking species of fish
One of my favorite of your videos!!!
Friday the 13th Leo. You should have tried to catch snake heads or “frankenfish”. Lol
Superstitions, Scott Callihan. :) I didn't even realize that that was a Friday, the 13th! LOL. Tight lines and thanks for watching!
That crappie was awesome! Haven’t caught one of those yet!
Great video Leo! The "Weird Duck" is actually a Pekin. I have one!
My brother caught like a 3 lb largemouth in the corners where you walked down. He also caught the biggest bluegill I've ever seen under the waterfall. It was the size of a dinner plate! Also about 2 miles down stream, there is a pond that the river runs into. My brother caught a 4.10 lb largemouth there! This was also all this summer
Dude, You were like 40 mins from me keep up the great work leo!
You should do a catch and cook of the crappie. You will be very happy with the taste. Delicious!
Dang leo was fishing in Clinton NJ I recognize that Red Mill anywhere! Hopefully I get to try fishing around there soon
The best think of you is you will be replying to each and everyone. I like you videos so much.
I try, prasana sarma. When I have the time, I tend to do it! Tight lines and thanks for watching!
Love your videos man🤘🏼🙌🏼👍🏼
Leo, would of loved to see you fishing that location the following day after they stocked the waters. Looks like you still had a great time...I mean you caught quite a bit of fish, had some decent weather, and got to hang out with your buds. Love watching your trout videos. Are you going to do more this Fall???
I've always wanted to catch a crappie,your making me jealous dude!!!
I’ve also caught a black nosed crappie myself and it was in West Hudson county park in Harrison, nj it’s a bit more north.
Anyone else see the duck at 14:47 go over the damn haha
Love the vids, hope to see more vids in Maryland Soon
What a nice place :D
It was my first time fishing there, Kevizen! Truly gorgeous. Tight lines and thanks for watching!
Leo, New Jersey has a lot to offer. Try a little more north, Califon NJ
Nice place and nice fishing...
At 4:23 I thought that bug was the fish jumping! Lol
When you need to sleep but discover a leoshang video
You should come to lakewood nj at the carasajo lake there some very huge bass,pickrel an more oh yeah an the blue Gill are bigger than a foot you are close from here +extreme Philly fishing
I appreciate the spot suggestion, Eddie Lovesoccer. Thanks for sharing! Tight lines and thanks for watching!
?? Bluegills bigger/more than a foot in length? I think you may be telling "a fish story", Eddie.
Yay I love when Jimmy is in the videos ^_^
You're my no. 1 favorite UA-camr
I am glad to hear that, jaleel witherspoon! Tight lines and thanks for watching!
I love your intros!
Leo you have to come to Southern California and catch trout up to double digits at Dixon lake in Sandiego. The lake record is 16lbs trout season in SoCal is next Month
13:27 is when he hooks up with the crappie
Those were decent Crappie.... Fun fishing!
Great video!
If your fishing for stocked trout,,, use whole kernel corn. That’s what they are fed at the hatchery. I have caught tons with that bait!! No sinker just let it go with the flow of the current.
Awesome as usual!
Love your videos!
much like the vortex generators on tuna, the crappie's racing stripe generates more speed.
Leo I’ve been a sub since 2015 when I really got into fishing
I am glad that you have been with us since 2015, Bubba Gump! Keep on catching them! Tight lines and thanks for watching!
Thanks for replying you made my day!
Notification squad where u at !?!?!?
Notification squad is where it is at, Migzy 7. :) A++ fans, for sure. Tight lines and thanks for watching!
It's been a while since I've seen a catfish caught by Leo Sheng Host of Extreme Philly Fishing
Yeah. That's true, Shabba Ranks. I need to catch myself some Catfish, for sure! Who knows! Maybe some videos coming up soon. :) Tight lines and thanks for watching!
We happen to catch those often here in south texas...
Never got off clash of clans so fast
I am actually a TH lvl10, with heroes in the range of lvl 20. Then, I stopped playing, The Asian Fisher. Hah. Tight lines and thanks for watching!
Hay Leo I'm a TH8 right now
Extreme Philly Fishing join my clan!!!
@@extremephillyfishing nice to know Leo would make my day if you give me a sub or like in one of my videos
Man Leo one day its going to be revenge of the bird on your a#% lol but good video hitting that like button
Never seen a Crappie like that. Nice catch
Again an older video. None the less a great place ta fish . Next time the Trout will be there. As always , nice job Leo. 6, June ( D-DAY 1945 ) 2020 . Tom Daytona Beach, FL.
Subscribe !! love the way you fish Mann and describe the fish tight lines!!!
North Jersey is amazing
The white duck is a Pekin duck
Whatever that was, it looked delicious, Kenny Galloway! Tight lines and thanks for watching!
Leo ! Have you ever caught a gaudalupe bass ? If not do you want to catch on ?
Going fishing today in hopes to catch my first ever catfish. Gonna use cut bait Leo! Tight Lines
zTrixx try to use some live bait with a circle hook works a bit better for me
Thx for the tip
i see them blacknose crappie here in centeral illinois regularly.
The main reason I subbed to you was because of your accent then I liked that you do multi species.
Leo could you come South East Ohio sometime? Tight lines!
Is that a Tiger Trout you post a picture of at 1:44? Yes serious question.
serious answer....no it is definetly a brownie. not orange enough to be a tiger as well as a different shapes mouth
good video
Glad that you enjoyed it, skyler! Tight lines and thanks for watching!
Fish here again
If I am ever around the area again, I may hit that spot again, chris hill! Tight lines and thanks for watching!
Also if you go back there there’s 8 pin d small mouth and big largemouth I live 1 min from there and fish there all the time and went today and caught a 3 lber
WHOS THAT POKÉMON!!! ITS LEOMON!!! xD
Finally, a spot I know!
When are you going to be using your bait caster
Have you ever Caught A Coosa bass Leo
hey leo, slightly irrelevant question but hybrids...
is there ever any risk of them out breeding the pure breds in certain watersheds and the pures becoming extinct in certain watersheds.
i also wondered if hybrids were a problem before man came along, here in europe we have rudd and bream, they sometimes hybridize but in ireland the problem is getting worse and worse i wondered if hybrids were as common before man came and meddled with the situation?
Catch and cook crappie
Maybe one of these days, Scott Callihan. I appreciate the suggestion! Tight lines and thanks for watching!
Are you going to fish this river again?
Epf can you tell me 1rod1reelfishing hasn’t posted a vid for like the last 2-3 weeks?!
Clinton road???? Ghost fish?
TrickshotMasterYT lmao
Mikey manfs
Hahaha...I don't believe in those Clinton road stories, TrickshotMasterYT. Tight lines and thanks for watching!
Extreme Philly Fishing me neither 😂
Leo my main creek I fish has a lot of crappie in it
it was a magnolia crappie
Crappie fishing in my latest video guys! 🎣
EPF typical human annex land from the mallard family lol
Keep doing vids
Uploads will keep coming every two days, Cam Veal! Tight lines and thanks for watching!
@leosheng thnx will u ever com to Alabama
Gangnam style!!!
Video starts at 0:00
Just ordered 200 bucks worth of fishing stuff. Would appreciate it if you subbed for the unboxing on wednesday
i always thought those white ducks were called peking duck
Leo were you crying during the Googan Squad's Multi Species challenge? They need to get better on their fish ID lol
Is a size 8 hook okay for micro fishing
Ela Is Hella Thicc , its okay for panfish. If you want the little ones like minnow sized then you need smaller. Size 12 or even 16 would be better.
Yep its been approved by me a Shiny Hunter yes its shiny
Mr. ShinyHunter lmfao did you make your name that for this?
P. Gibbons no i didn't
@extreme Philly fishing
What happened to 1 rod
Gained a Subscriber!!!
I luv ur vids
I have been there its a hounted house in October
Sneaky!! intro 😂👍
First, what’s up UA-cam!
Do you have a fishbrain if you dont you should get one
What is PB?
I caught 6 in a day at kholer pond
In ILLINOIS we call it a Black Crappie
my pb rainbow trout is 3lbs
Mohawk Crappie?
crappie taste great
Hi