Trying The Choppo 75 On Some River Smallies!

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  • Опубліковано 8 жов 2022
  • It's a beautiful day to hit the river with the kayak and chase some smallmouth bass! Today we're gonna try to catch a few with the Choppo 75!
    Gear used on this trip:
    Lure: Berkley Choppo 75 amzn.to/3SLYtgk
    Rod: St Croix Bass X 6'6" M F amzn.to/3S8ayfk
    Reel: Daiwa Zillion SV TW G amzn.to/3SufY47
    Line: Trilene Sensation 14lb amzn.to/3LO5aMc
    Pliers: Umpqua Rivergrip amzn.to/3dK7Spl
    Anchor: Power Pole micro anchor amzn.to/3xPYGGy
    Fishing Kayak: WS Tarpon 120 (older model)
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  • @sunspot478
    @sunspot478 Рік тому +257

    Can we just take a moment to admire this gentleman's casting accuracy?

    • @fihsy40
      @fihsy40 Рік тому +9

      yes... the guy can cast into anything,

    • @RoadLifePursuits
      @RoadLifePursuits Рік тому +28

      Matt edits out the tree casts :)

    • @CPTFiXtion
      @CPTFiXtion Рік тому +13

      I guess he can afford to take some risky shots since he can paddle up and untangle it.

    • @tpor1206
      @tpor1206 Рік тому +3

      Yes excellent casting!

    • @deadpanfish
      @deadpanfish Рік тому +6

      Editing is a wonderful thing. You've been fooled son.

  • @topwaterstrike2403
    @topwaterstrike2403 Рік тому +136

    You Sir are a National Treasure

    • @jamescanady3442
      @jamescanady3442 Рік тому +9

      All day long. I don't have kids (and I don't think I'll ever want any), but if I did, Matt's NDYakAngler channel would be a big part of their lives. My very young nieces watch him with me from time-to-time and the calm, peaceful demeanor/nature of it all is just healthy for the soul.
      Thank you for always staying on the bright and good side of UA-cam, Matt.

    • @samuelbaran3562
      @samuelbaran3562 Рік тому +2

      Couldn’t have said it better top water strike!

    • @heavenbound358
      @heavenbound358 Рік тому +1

      Master bass Angler

  • @DanKoning777
    @DanKoning777 Рік тому +45

    To answer your traditional ending: "hope you guys enjoyed the day out here in the kayak with me" Absolutely; *next best thing to being there.*
    Thanks for the time and effort that you put into your videos. Without it we wouldn't be able to enjoy these great videos.

  • @Ryanoceros06
    @Ryanoceros06 Рік тому +19

    You catch more bass in a trip than I've caught in my life haha. Thanks for the content and letting me live vicariously!

  • @bronzebackanglerharden3482
    @bronzebackanglerharden3482 Рік тому +44

    What a perfect way to start a Sunday watching you Matt!!

  • @JReb71
    @JReb71 Рік тому +21

    Love your channel and thanks for always keeping it clean. I watch with my grandson sometimes and not have to worry about what he’ll hear is very nice . Great video as always

    • @thumperwright5106
      @thumperwright5106 Рік тому

      What do you do you dpo Sir when we in MN or anything in the frozen lakes & rivers/streams? Do you do. Any ice fishing? 😂

    • @deadpanfish
      @deadpanfish Рік тому

      @@thumperwright5106 you having a stroke? Should we send help?

    • @deadpanfish
      @deadpanfish Рік тому

      Agreed.

  • @InkedUpHonda
    @InkedUpHonda Рік тому +12

    I appreciate your videos. Nobody taught me how to fish and it’s nice to have guidance. Thank you

  • @thatfishingnoob
    @thatfishingnoob Рік тому +5

    Dude!!!! The Choppo 75 is DEADLY! Love throwing it out.

  • @starkeyshelbyj
    @starkeyshelbyj Рік тому +8

    Yes Matt is a pro - always great! The other thing with these videos is his (not to talk as if you aren’t there) reverence for each fish. Thank you for not taking them for granted Matt. You’re professionalism and ethical respect is quite unusual out here in youtube land.

  • @blakeherrmann9784
    @blakeherrmann9784 Рік тому +7

    That is my go to bait for smallmouth here in Virginia they crush it good. Had some big ones yesterday on it. Thanks again for another awesome adventure. Late.

  • @ricardochong6834
    @ricardochong6834 Рік тому +4

    I have been surfing for a couple of years now trying to find this exact channel. Almost every other fishing channel is like "look at me, I'm the star" and "here's my face stuffing into your face" and a lot of loud useless talk and noise. This channel is peaceful, instructive - with one whom I would describe as a true professional angler doing what he likes to do instead of a constant self promotion channel. Very admirable. Thank you so much for sharing. I think I will enjoy going through all your 300+ videos (done 5 so far and I just found your channel today).

    • @banjohappy
      @banjohappy 4 місяці тому

      Agreed. And there's nothing more annoying to me than the guys who kiss their fish. How stupid is that.

  • @christinerogers5331
    @christinerogers5331 Рік тому +7

    Thank you, Matt, for another wonderful, relaxing day floating the river with you while you work your magic. It's spellbinding!

  • @mattbrown5511
    @mattbrown5511 Рік тому +6

    You had some beautiful fish visit you. Thank you for bringing us along on your trip to the wilds. Be well.

  • @seydoggy.fishing
    @seydoggy.fishing Рік тому +1

    I go to the choppo over the plopper most days. I've been the heck out of them and used them for years on end.

  • @waltgr6470
    @waltgr6470 Рік тому +10

    Matt, thank you for taking us along on another great fishing adventure. Big congratulations on reaching 300K subscribers, definitely well deserved.

  • @joseisraelbriones8950
    @joseisraelbriones8950 Рік тому +3

    I think I've become a better angler just from watching your videos! thanks for the tips and the time you take to make these videos!

  • @TheOutdoorConquest
    @TheOutdoorConquest Рік тому +10

    Awesome video again Matt! I really like the louder plop the choppo makes personally!

  • @itzjae
    @itzjae Рік тому +8

    The choppo 75 is my first topwater lure..love to see you using it in your videos 😅😂👍

  • @mhoude36
    @mhoude36 Рік тому +5

    The Choppo is my #1 go to topwater, especially the frog pattern! I definitely run both but I think the choppos sound better and I don't get my line wrapped on the hooks during casts like I do the Plopper 75. But hey they both have a place in my tacklebox!

  • @bassfishingcanada
    @bassfishingcanada Рік тому +17

    Choppo in Bluegill is a great smallie lure ! Been using for a year now and quite impressed 👌. Glad you gave it a try 👍

    • @ianalderson9602
      @ianalderson9602 Рік тому +1

      The shad colour did some damage for me this fall 👌

    • @bassfishingcanada
      @bassfishingcanada Рік тому +1

      @@ianalderson9602 sweet ! I'll pick one up and give er a try ! Thanks

    • @namelessmotions3390
      @namelessmotions3390 Рік тому

      Wat size to get

    • @bassfishingcanada
      @bassfishingcanada Рік тому

      @@namelessmotions3390 The 75 size . It's great 👍

    • @asands257
      @asands257 Рік тому +1

      I killed with it in bluegill on largemouth 2 weeks ago

  • @Jake4211-
    @Jake4211- 9 місяців тому +1

    Listening to you narrate your fishing is like listening to Mr. Rogers 🤗

  • @brucesheehe6305
    @brucesheehe6305 Рік тому +2

    Ah, the old Karate-Choppo trick!

  • @russ3022
    @russ3022 Рік тому +3

    Always enjoy your fishing trips. Thanks for sharing!

  • @chrstinevanee3816
    @chrstinevanee3816 Рік тому

    Love watching you fish, I can hear the water…. That’s what’s part of fishing ,for me, thank you

  • @headcharge666
    @headcharge666 Рік тому +3

    I love this channel! I give thumbs up every time right when I start the video, because they never fail!

  • @RK_Fishing.
    @RK_Fishing. Рік тому +1

    I just love watching your videos. It keeps me busy during this cold weather

  • @stonefly69
    @stonefly69 Рік тому

    Another great vid! I love that you show us the cast, the splash and the retrieve - great photography! Thanks!

  • @allforugod
    @allforugod 10 місяців тому +1

    I love when I watch your videos and know where you are. This is a great spot. 😉😊

  • @lanierkayakbassfishing7950
    @lanierkayakbassfishing7950 Рік тому +4

    That color is magic I just bought it 2 days ago and crushed like 20 bass on it already

  • @awdies
    @awdies Рік тому +2

    Sunday Morning Yak followed by football, can't get much better than that!

  • @shannonwalker4098
    @shannonwalker4098 Рік тому +3

    Congratulations on 300k!

  • @millz__
    @millz__ Рік тому +4

    Congrats on 300k!! I love watching your pike and musky fishing videos even tho I’m a southern bass fisherman

  • @TrueNorthOutdoorAdventures
    @TrueNorthOutdoorAdventures Рік тому

    Love your Vids Matt! I'm a huge W.P. fan but have been throwing the Choppo a lot this year with great results on both Large & Small jaws. Thanks for your work!

  • @donaldtruster1064
    @donaldtruster1064 Рік тому +2

    Thanks Matt ,great video & solid advice!

  • @adamduane1320
    @adamduane1320 Рік тому +1

    One thing ive learned from watching your videos is how to net the fish and then slip the handle under my leg off to the side. I had issues landing fish until i saw an example of how you do it. Ive only been kayak fishing for a bout 2 months so im still learning. Thanks for being super relaxing and educational to watch!

    • @banjohappy
      @banjohappy 4 місяці тому

      Yes he has kayak fishing down to a science. When you have so much clutter in such a small space, you have to know what you're doing.

  • @RadBadFishing
    @RadBadFishing Рік тому

    Choppo is my favorite lure, standard buzz bait was my go to for the longest time. Then I tried the choppo, I was hooked with how many fish I was catching on it. Rewatching your old videos and boy I can't wait for spring and summer. I am having such a hard time finding a decent ice fishing spot this year, making it hard to get into. As soon as I'm able to get out on my kayak, I will be out there enjoying the beautiful sound of open water.

  • @nick.smith616
    @nick.smith616 Рік тому +3

    Literally ordered that exact Choppo yesterday. Excited to give it a try. Good stuff buddy

  • @trs4437
    @trs4437 8 місяців тому +1

    Love your videos. Best fishing channel. I’ve been using Choppos 75 and 90 this fall on a small Crown lake here in Ontario and I like them. Ones a perch and the other a frog. The smallies are going for them. Mostly reaction strikes which makes it that much more fun. Here in Canada the Choppo is also roughly ten bucks cheaper than the Whopper Plopper.

  • @hunterwilliams8924
    @hunterwilliams8924 Рік тому +2

    Totally agree with the lure choice! I have broken several Choppo & Googan Revolvers because of the plastic plopper but I have never once broken a whopper plopper.

  • @midwestfischerman
    @midwestfischerman Рік тому +4

    It is awesome to see how loud the Choppo 75 plops, it's on my shopping list for sure! I already love the Whopper Plopper 75. I don't care for either the Choppo 90 or Whopper Plopper 90. The plopper tails on each are too small and those lures must be burned way too far before the plopping begins.

  • @TheArtisticAngler
    @TheArtisticAngler Рік тому

    I love it at 14:29, "Thats a fish!" You aced it too! Lol Watching your videos is so relaxing compared to most. No drama at all! I love the relaxed style!

  • @FiveBaits
    @FiveBaits Рік тому +4

    Oh gosh, how great it is to watch your new relaxing video right after lunch? ❤

    • @hustlasstory7611
      @hustlasstory7611 Рік тому +1

      Lunch? Lol

    • @waltgr6470
      @waltgr6470 Рік тому

      @@hustlasstory7611 I think he is in Italy….late lunch

    • @hustlasstory7611
      @hustlasstory7611 Рік тому

      @@waltgr6470 🙂

    • @FiveBaits
      @FiveBaits Рік тому +1

      @@hustlasstory7611 it was 3pm 🤷🏻
      Shocking news for you: other time zones exist.
      Greetings from the future! 🇮🇹
      (Yes, I just had dinner) (pizza, of course.)

  • @ColsenTaylorFishing
    @ColsenTaylorFishing Рік тому +4

    Let’s go! Just picked up the choppo 75 the other day! Keep it up, right lines.

  • @aceboardtheangler5252
    @aceboardtheangler5252 Рік тому +2

    I’ve been waiting for this one!!! Choppo is King

  • @reneaurora4721
    @reneaurora4721 Рік тому +2

    Excellent as always!!

  • @colinmahon19
    @colinmahon19 Рік тому +2

    Berkley choppo for the win! Great video Matt

  • @williamelliott4444
    @williamelliott4444 Рік тому +7

    I’ve always switched between the two because the sound is a little different. The hooks are different too. The Plopper has a more robust hook while the Choppo has a lighter wire. I actually think my hook and land ratio might be better with the Berkeley hooks.

  • @j4ckzilla615
    @j4ckzilla615 Рік тому +1

    I love these river videos they are always so calming

  • @bennettaukerman6802
    @bennettaukerman6802 Рік тому +2

    This is one of my all time favorite baits for smallmouth. They hit it so hard every time!

  • @SunnyIlha
    @SunnyIlha Рік тому +1

    This is a #1 kind of Angler Show viewer experience.
    It's "10" .

  • @marcjuras1623
    @marcjuras1623 Рік тому

    I'll probably never get tired of your vids. Best fishing-content here on UA-cam 👍

  • @batboibob4910
    @batboibob4910 Рік тому +1

    Thank you as always!

  • @derianmcdougall1441
    @derianmcdougall1441 Рік тому +1

    Such good content for a slow Sunday.

  • @ericwakeman6665
    @ericwakeman6665 Рік тому +2

    Absolutely fantastic video man love yer stuff so much

  • @george8214
    @george8214 Рік тому +1

    Beautiful fall day fishing in the Midwest! Great post!

  • @truthis777
    @truthis777 Рік тому +2

    Thank you for such beautiful content 😊

  • @gillescorneillier6171
    @gillescorneillier6171 Рік тому

    Really love your videos (all of them) !
    Just can't wait 'till Sunday to get a new one to view.
    Just keep on !

  • @IllIIIlIIII
    @IllIIIlIIII Рік тому +18

    Your cast accuracy is insane!

    • @rolandgdean
      @rolandgdean Рік тому +4

      I'm sure he has PLENTY of footage of him casting into the trees. Maybe some day we'll get a really good "whooper bloopers" video.

    • @ychongy
      @ychongy Рік тому

      Its a skol vikings thing 😏

    • @docv73
      @docv73 Рік тому +1

      @@rolandgdean he's shown a few. But only a few. The comments below are talking about how surprised people are that he's human. 😁

  • @CountryWolf_TX
    @CountryWolf_TX Рік тому +1

    Awesome as always!

  • @davidparillo9282
    @davidparillo9282 Рік тому

    Another great day! Thanks!

  • @zzxxyy22
    @zzxxyy22 Рік тому

    Thanks for the show

  • @TUFFBASS
    @TUFFBASS Рік тому +1

    Congrats on 300k! You are a true inspiration sir!

  • @andrewmazaik8407
    @andrewmazaik8407 Рік тому +2

    Nice Sunday morning surprised at work, thanks

  • @tmkayakfishing8236
    @tmkayakfishing8236 Рік тому +1

    Always enjoy your work!

  • @canajian
    @canajian Рік тому +1

    these are great to sit back and enjoy 👋😎👍

  • @anthonyferreira6236
    @anthonyferreira6236 Рік тому +3

    I’m new in your channel but by far the best one !!!! I’ve seen all the vids . All the best from Portugal !!!! 😊

  • @nachoietaco6289
    @nachoietaco6289 Рік тому +2

    Definitely need to try this one out. Congrats on 300k!

  • @chriscasner607
    @chriscasner607 Рік тому +2

    Such great content and scenery.

  • @randallburgess46
    @randallburgess46 Рік тому

    Another great ride in the yak! I was going to ask which lure you prefer, but you answered my question. I would count more on the plopper. Thank You for another amazing video! ❤

  • @AvocatDude
    @AvocatDude Рік тому

    Really enjoying your fishing videos, thanks.

  • @tbone198786
    @tbone198786 Рік тому

    Awesome. Also, congrats to 300k

  • @clintseltzner8658
    @clintseltzner8658 Рік тому +1

    Congratulations on 300k !!!!

  • @truebalsamhogs
    @truebalsamhogs Рік тому

    Thanks for yet another well done and entertaining video.

  • @brianathern9154
    @brianathern9154 Рік тому

    Great video Matt. We do appreciate your side by side comparison of lures. Bought a couple Ozark frog lures for a buddy and I'm confident he'll catch fish. Loving putting the Whopper Plopper 75 perch and 60 monkey butt and bone colors to use. Hard to beat when the bass are aggressive. Thanks for taking us along again brother. Blessings

  • @eabaskervill
    @eabaskervill Рік тому +2

    I’m literally doing the same thing. I’m a WP guy myself, but saw some Choppos on sale. Aesthetically I prefer the Choppos, but the sound and feel are about the same. Both fun of course. Tried the Maverick 90 and the Bone 75 is next. Keep up the lure vids. They’re always fun.

  • @Frank_F
    @Frank_F Рік тому

    Congrats on the 300k!!! Been here since about 50k. Fav channel then, fav channel now!

  • @Patricklane37
    @Patricklane37 Рік тому +2

    Matt love the videos keep up the great work

  • @galenm8002
    @galenm8002 Рік тому

    Huge fan man! you turned me on to River2Sea lures and I absolutely smashed the bass this year in Ontario! cheers man, happy fishing

  • @dr.freudstein
    @dr.freudstein Рік тому +1

    perfect sunday video :)

  • @shamil808
    @shamil808 Рік тому

    Congrats on 300K subs. Definitely well-deserved. 🙇‍♂

  • @upallnyte2000
    @upallnyte2000 Рік тому

    Nice trip thanks for dragging me behind the kayak with ya!

  • @adcatchem2707
    @adcatchem2707 Рік тому +2

    Congrats reaching 300k yak!!! I truly appreciate the videos you produce on the water! Make a man wanna tell his wife he’s running to the store for a minute to pitch a line !!!

  • @sauraplay2095
    @sauraplay2095 Рік тому

    Another great video from you!

  • @DEVILDOGG705
    @DEVILDOGG705 Рік тому +2

    Around here in Ontario; choppos are about $15Cn and whopperploppers are closer to $25Cn and much harder to find. Competition will bring a price-drop, hopefully. ;) I've caught fish on the $3Cn knockoffs from china too.

  • @patrickhartman6818
    @patrickhartman6818 Рік тому +1

    When you wernt paying attention because you're looking off to the side, that spot looks like it would be great for frogs

  • @robertbutcher4201
    @robertbutcher4201 Рік тому

    Another great video and action!!🎣

  • @bobthompson9890
    @bobthompson9890 Рік тому +1

    You truly are a wild and crazy guy.

  • @underdogoutdoors
    @underdogoutdoors Рік тому +2

    Awesome as usual sir!

  • @AlfredMorganOutdoors
    @AlfredMorganOutdoors Рік тому +1

    Great content as always! Thanks man

  • @Mike_Richardson_1955
    @Mike_Richardson_1955 Рік тому

    Hey Matt great video my brother!!! I love the sound of the crickets at the end of the video!!!

  • @jimb1283
    @jimb1283 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for another good one.

  • @the2060ish
    @the2060ish Рік тому

    Weed action on the paddle was exciting. Love the here and there pike thow in a catfish and its a show.👍👍🐟🦈 tight lines.

  • @coreyhardisty5312
    @coreyhardisty5312 Рік тому +2

    I caught my pb largemouth from the kayak with this same lure. Great video!

  • @pittsburghangler
    @pittsburghangler Рік тому +1

    Congrats on 300k my guy! Well deserved! Long time sub

  • @_hench__5251
    @_hench__5251 Рік тому +2

    Huzzah. NDYakAngler posted!

  • @SunnyIlha
    @SunnyIlha Рік тому +1

    I also like when you use the
    old school jitterbug 😃

  • @robjones7410
    @robjones7410 Рік тому

    Loved the video, Brother! Just a tip I learned from watching others use these type baits is that ALWAYS have a worm ready for those times when you miss them. Throw them in the area and get them!

  • @mr.universe740
    @mr.universe740 Рік тому +2

    I wish I had smallies in my area. Really a beautiful fish.

  • @johns3292
    @johns3292 Рік тому +2

    Well done on 300k subs.

  • @ericisner8967
    @ericisner8967 Рік тому +1

    Congrats on 300k subs!