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The WaterHopper
Добавлен 28 июл 2019
Welcome to the channel. Feel free to stick around if the idea of Kayak Fishing, Ice Fishing, Cat Fishing, Carp Fishing, etc interests you! We also do DIY projects anytime we can and truck camp out of a Tacoma Camper setup. And of course in the fall, its hunting season. Subscribe to the channel and come along for the next WaterHoppin' adventure.
My Mobile Hunting Setup for Self Filming on Public Land - (SIMPLE & EFFECTIVE)
With opening day just a few days away I thought I would share my setup I will be using this year. Cut out some of the excess from last year and am running a new backpack now. Self filming isn't easy. But the reward when it all comes together is unlike anything else I have ever experienced. With any luck this will be the best year of content to date. The work has been done, the gym sessions completed, the bow has been shot and broadheads tuned. Camo is clean and were ready tot rock. Good luck to everyone out there this season. Here's to Opening weekend for most of the Midwest!
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My First Ever Mock Scrape & A BULLETPROOF Bed?! - (Prepping for Early Season Whitetails)
Просмотров 352 месяца назад
Decided to go out and set up my first mock scrape when out checking the cams! While I haven't shared the pictures I got, I can say we do have a few that have caught my eye. Season opens in less than two months and I cannot wait. Good luck to everyone else this season! . . New to the channel? Subscribe to the channel to help me reach 2,500 Subscribers! Subscribe to the channel here vv (IT MEANS ...
Catching Multiple BIG BASS in Skinny Water!! - (NEW LAKE)
Просмотров 7032 месяца назад
Found a new lake and caught a few on the frog and they were the right ones. Something about fishing skinny water is just the best. The potential for a big bite is definitely here. We found a few today and will be back soon for sure! If you could subscribe to the channel we are aiming for five a video. Thanks for watching and see you soon! . . New to the channel? Subscribe to the channel to help...
The BEST WAY to Catch Early Morning Summer Bass! - (TOPWATER FROGS)
Просмотров 2582 месяца назад
Got on a great frog bite a few weeks ago on America's day, the 4th of July. Thought I'd share the results with you folks at home. Even had a first catching a bass in the kayak with a drone in the air. That was fricken awesome. The goal is five subscribers per video right now. If you could help us get there I would appreciate it! Thank you for watching. . . New to the channel? Subscribe to the c...
Why I'm in a New Fishing Kakak This Year - (Ascend FS12)
Просмотров 723 месяца назад
Today wasn't about fishing. It was about saying goodbye on the water to a late best friend; my best friend Big Joe. This place is incredibly important to me at this point. Its the first place I learned how to fish. Its actually also an Old School stooping ground for the Googan himself, Jon B. Hoping to get five subscribers a video so every one counts! . New to the channel? Subscribe to the chan...
THE KAYAK IS SINKING!! - (Almost Lost it All)
Просмотров 1403 месяца назад
Consider this one a PSA to always wear a PDF when kayaking. On this day I did not end up needing it but was moments away from quite literally a total loss of ALOT of fishing gear. Thankful I stayed close to the launch that morning to start the day. Not only that, but I also deiced to fish that morning and wasn't planning on it until the night prior. This matters because the following weekend I ...
The BIGGEST Topwater Explosion I'VE EVER HAD - (Fooled by a Fish?!)
Просмотров 1093 месяца назад
I honestly can say that to this day I have no idea what happened. Were fishing a lake that has incredible potential. And there are reports of Northern Pike in excess of 40" on this lake. And musky that are creeping into the mid 40s. All I can say is, I have had a few instances where a few pike will wolf pack together similar to bass. I could physically see the fins of this fish sticking out of ...
Trail Camera Season is Here! - (DEER EVERYWHERE)
Просмотров 1073 месяца назад
Got out and Set the cams for the season. Now to let them soak and check shortly! No cell cams on public land for me. I get a few taken every year so its best to go the cheap route. I also talk strategy and some previous stories of the spots I am scouting. Like the video to support and Subscribe to the channel for many uploads to come! . . New to the channel? Subscribe to the channel to help me ...
Texas Rig Kayak Bass Fishing - (Bass after Bass)
Просмотров 963 месяца назад
Great day on the water using an incredibly reliable traditional bait, the Texas Rig. Time and time again this technique proves to be the winner when the bite gets tough. Slap on a small bullet, weight above an EWG hook 4/o for me. Followed by a texposed Rage Craw 5". Works like a charm. I like natural colors when fishing this way in pressured waters. New video coming soon! Here is the lure used...
His First time Fishing OR On a Kayak?! - (Frog Fishing with a Beginner)
Просмотров 534 месяца назад
Had the privilege to take my buddy Kujo out on the water a few weeks ago and since then he has been wanting to go back! A simple video, hilarious and 10/10 would repeat. Good to be on the water with a New Fisherman and hopefully we can get him on the board soon! . . New to the channel? Subscribe to the channel to help me reach 2,500 Subscribers! Subscribe to the channel here vv (IT MEANS ALOT) ...
Kayak Bass Fishing a PRESSURED Quarry Lake! - (NEW KAYAK)
Просмотров 874 месяца назад
Feels good to upload a video again and I'm sitting on three more videos before I get out tomorrow morning bright and breezy. This year of fishing is dedicated to my late best friend Joe Meixner AKA "Big Joe". He suddenly passed away back in January of this year. And his mother decided I should have his fishing gear and kayak. I spent a month or so getting the kayak up to spec, modified and regi...
SHORT -- My 1st Ever Musky Cast to Catch off The Kayak!!
Просмотров 729 месяцев назад
Little throwback to my first ever Musky cast to catch off the kayak. One hell of an experience for sure and I'm planning on making it happen again soon! . . New to the channel? Subscribe to the channel to help me reach 2,500 Subscribers! Subscribe to the channel here vv (IT MEANS ALOT) . . . What I film with: GoPro Hero 5 Black www.amazon.com/GoPro-HERO5-Black-Waterproof-Digital/dp/B01M14ATO0/r...
Rutting Bucks Right off The Road! - (FINAL DAY) - Self Film Illinois Public
Просмотров 3039 месяцев назад
The trip and 2023 deer season comes to a close in this episode. Was a hell of a season at that. Ups, downs and many lessons learned. I find myself already planning, strategizing and thinking of ways I can do better next year. I can guarantee I will be better prepared next year and come out successful. Thanks for watching the videos, hate to disappoint and not close it out with a harvest but thi...
BIG Buck Shows Twice DEEP on Public Land -- Clueless People Yelling in the Woods!! - (Self Film)
Просмотров 2,8 тыс.9 месяцев назад
Was hard to get back in the swing of things after not recovering my buck. But pitter patter get at 'er. I was debating giving myself an easy day an a field edge somewhere instead I went deeper into the timber than I have ever gone before and it almost paid off! I couldn't believe my ears when I heard the yelling and laughing echoing thru the woods. Crazy how oblivious some people can be. And on...
I FINALLY get my Shot on a Big Public Land Buck -- (Self Film Illinois Public)
Просмотров 20 тыс.9 месяцев назад
Its hard to put into words how this day has affected me. Without spoiling anything. All I can say is that I am a changed bow hunter after this day, and the fire I have is ten fold . . New to the channel? Subscribe to the channel to help me reach 2,500 Subscribers! Subscribe to the channel here vv (IT MEANS ALOT) . . . What I film with: GoPro Hero 5 Black www.amazon.com/GoPro-HERO5-Black-Waterpr...
INTENSE BIG BUCK RUT ACTION ON ILLINOIS PUBLIC LAND - (Self Film)
Просмотров 2,1 тыс.10 месяцев назад
INTENSE BIG BUCK RUT ACTION ON ILLINOIS PUBLIC LAND - (Self Film)
SURROUNDED BY DEER in the Rut! - I Found THE Tree
Просмотров 53610 месяцев назад
SURROUNDED BY DEER in the Rut! - I Found THE Tree
Adapting to Changing Public Land Conditions - Late October '23 - Pt.2
Просмотров 7211 месяцев назад
Adapting to Changing Public Land Conditions - Late October '23 - Pt.2
Illinois Late October Public Land - (Hunting Scrapes & Escaping Pressure) - Pt.1
Просмотров 10411 месяцев назад
Illinois Late October Public Land - (Hunting Scrapes & Escaping Pressure) - Pt.1
Practice Makes Perfect & Big Bucks Spotted! - Illinois Opener
Просмотров 416Год назад
Practice Makes Perfect & Big Bucks Spotted! - Illinois Opener
Locating Bass on Weed Lines - (Sunrise Top Water Frenzy!)
Просмотров 63Год назад
Locating Bass on Weed Lines - (Sunrise Top Water Frenzy!)
New Frog Delivers BIG Bass! - (Tackle Warehouse Unboxing)
Просмотров 303Год назад
New Frog Delivers BIG Bass! - (Tackle Warehouse Unboxing)
Battling INSANE Bugs & Hanging Cameras on New Hunting Areas - (Summer Scouting) - Clean Slate EP.1
Просмотров 44Год назад
Battling INSANE Bugs & Hanging Cameras on New Hunting Areas - (Summer Scouting) - Clean Slate EP.1
Early Morning Topwater Fishing + Update Where I have Been!?!
Просмотров 84Год назад
Early Morning Topwater Fishing Update Where I have Been!?!
Recapping My 2022 Hunting Season - Highlights, Lessons Learned & Plans for the Upcoming Season!
Просмотров 62Год назад
Recapping My 2022 Hunting Season - Highlights, Lessons Learned & Plans for the Upcoming Season!
Tag Team Hunting a Creek Bottom - (Deer Camp) - RUT HUNT EP. 5
Просмотров 143Год назад
Tag Team Hunting a Creek Bottom - (Deer Camp) - RUT HUNT EP. 5
FULL DRAW ON THE GROUND! - (Close Encounter with a Coyote)
Просмотров 144Год назад
FULL DRAW ON THE GROUND! - (Close Encounter with a Coyote)
Hunting CLOSE to Bedding + AWESOME HUNTING RIG TOUR!! - EP. 3
Просмотров 145Год назад
Hunting CLOSE to Bedding AWESOME HUNTING RIG TOUR!! - EP. 3
BUCK AT 5 YARDS! -- (ILLINOIS RUT HUNT) - EP. 2
Просмотров 383Год назад
BUCK AT 5 YARDS! (ILLINOIS RUT HUNT) - EP. 2
Awesome setup man!
Thanks man!
I was looking into this because I juat got a subaru outback and I finally have a vehicle that can handle off road.
These will be perfect for that
What region of Illinois you in
Western
Hmm… I should get one of these.
You wouldn't regret it!
I can’t wait to be in the woods man
Me too man. Closing in!
Another great video son
Thank you!
I need a kayak rig rundown. Looks great!
Coming soon! Filming this coming weekend.
great video i am dying to get into kayak fishing this is certainly making me antsy lol
It's one of the best decisions I have made to date. Don't think you need to start with a nice yak. I fished out of a sit inside 10' kayak for seven years. This is my first year using a sit on top
Gonna give you a like every time, appreciate your effort
I really appreciate that! Always a work in progress.
@@TheWaterHopper Like the simple approach and your enthusiasm
AWESOME
Sure was!
That is my kind of cover, drooling over here
Dude that's what I'm saying! That channel is the stuff of dreams for me. Could just use maybe 1-2 more foot depth. Maybe 10 foot wider. Would be absolutely perfect. I think I can catch a lot more out of there. Gonna try punching next.
@@TheWaterHopper I live in south central Texas and several rivers have ancient lily clusters and where the grass meets the pads is always hot, big fish in heavy cover is my life, thanks for the vid
Hey you're welcome. Enjoy them Texas hogs! Thanks for watching
Gotta love them juicy dinner plate pads! Way to dial up some good-sized bass!
You know it!
one hell of a fireworks. that guy knows what he is doing.
Sure does!
Got my first ever fishing kayak being delivered on Friday. Can’t wait to be doing this!
It's an addiction of the best kind! Comment back after you've been out. Want to see how it went!
this was EPIC!!!!
Sure was!
Excellent video, very good time to catch bass, congratulations.👏🏻👏🏻 I also catch a lot of bass here in Idaho.👍🏼
Thank you for that!
I just switched bk to a climer its easier faster an in my case lighter then a hang on plus sticks unless your spending 1000 bucks
Yea I can definitely see that. I found that the main reason I prefer the hang on is the fact that I can setup my cameras and bow and everything. Then climb back down to get in my warm clothes. Or if I hang it in the morning I can come back to it ready to go for the afternoon. I also really like that I can climb any tree. Most of the areas I have started hunting lately don't have straight chute trees. Only a hang on works in there. I'll say this though. Nothing beats the comfort of a climber without a doubt. Also a larger standing platform works great.
@TheWaterHopper makes sence I use the hang on in Marsh swamp area everywhere else in my area is pretty much hardwood lots of pines which have branches up high so I'm able to use the climber fairly easy both have there perks happy hunting this season
@@NastyN8thegreat2 you too. Good luck out there and be safe!
Great way to keep Joe's memory alive buddy!!!
Absolutely is!
One of my closest friends committed suicide freshmen year of high school, I’m 28 years old and I still think of him often. It’s a hole in the heart that never goes away. Sorry for you loss man
Thank you so much and sorry to hear about your friend. Won't ever forget those memories with him.
❤
Dragging it on that hard ground is not good
You're right for sure. I'm adding a carbon fiber keel guard soon. Appreciate the feedback!
That was so close!
It really really was.
Keep your head up....as hunters, most of us have been through it, or, are gonna go through it. We try to correct our errors, hope the deer makes it, and keep pushing. Great video. It shows that it doesn't always end in our favor.
So true man. Really appreciate that. The time will come and until then I have and will continue to keep grinding. Putting in those summer scouting hours! Thanks for watching
@@TheWaterHopper Thanks for sharing.
Did you have any issues with heat? I’m worried my rods would get cooked in there, wouldn’t want the grips to melt off
No issues with heat. But. The rods sliding around was an issue. Scratching the bait casters. So now i have a t shirt stuffed in the far end. And I put a rag in the front when I put the rods in. So they can't slide back and fourth. Been great since then.
@@TheWaterHopper Thanks!
That’s what I’m talking about man!!! I just subscribed to your channel and I’m eager to watch your channel grow! KEEP HAMMERING and DONT STOP!
I definitely won't stop man I sincerely appreciate the feedback! Plan is set for hunting season. In the meantime. We fish haha. New upload coming within a few days! Also have a trail camera video coming up after that before next weekend. Stay tuned. You can help by liking the videos!
Hiii! Just want to tell my 2 most FAVORITE guests I miss your faces! Come see me soon! Love youuuu guys! 🤩🥂😚
You know we will!!! Glad to be in the top rankings!
I'm liking the #TruckTalk.
Thanks man!
Too much movement on the camera, I am getting dizzy trying to watch your video,
Appreciate the feedback! I've since settled it down a bit. This video is almost four years ago.
Doesn’t get any better than that brotha!!!
Was a he'll of a week thats for sure!
You checked to see if it was secure, but you didn't say the magic words. "That's not going anywhere" Great video! Have the parts on the way to build my own.
Good luck to you. And you're right! Missed opportunity. Surprised it hasn't fallen off yet as a result
Really like the ARE, Im torn between the MX and TW. Any water leaks? does it leak at the roof rack? Thanks
I love the MX. The headroom is what won me over. In the beginning I did have leaking at the cab side left side. Where the cap meets the bed. Never approached the installer. Simply added some gray colored marine sealant where it was coming in and I've been dry since.
can you go through a car wash?
No I cannot. Self car washes now unfortunately. Will scrape the paint off
Thanks good review How tall are you? I mean owner of yak
He's about 5'7"
@@TheWaterHopperI got same height. I’m breaking my head, 10 or 11.5 version. Can you ask him, if he had chance to change, what would he choose? If you have contact with him. Thank you !!!
That was awesome!
That's what I'm saying!
My husband shot a nice buck mid October bow hunting. We tracked it for 2 days with a dog and thought the deer was long gone. 2 weeks later one of the landowners sent trail cam video of the buck. He was limping bad. Opening day gun season the neighbors best friend shot him at 7:30 am. only 150 yds from where my husband shot him. The friend said there wasn't much meat on him and the loins were small. He didn't think it would have survived the winter.
Glad you were able to get him down and recovered! A success story is always a great thing
Congratulations I'm catching the big muskie:-) :-) :-)
How’s the wind noise
Non existent
That one buck as you were packing up after the women went through was a real nice 9 or 10 point, assuming he had brow tines. Surprised his antlers were so white, stuck out like a sore thumb going through the woods.
He did indeed have brow tines. Definitely a huge buck. Funniest thing. At the time I thought he was like a skinny 8 or something like that. Boy was I wrong. I guess I should have stayed in the tree that day.
@@TheWaterHopper I probably would have tried to guess where he was going and tried to head him off and wait in ambush. I've done that successfully a couple times in the past after I've jumped deer but that was with a gun so a bit easier as you do not have to guess within 30 yards and can be off by 50 or 100 yards further. Kind of like doing an accidental drive for yourself.
@Diffidentone right. In retrospect I should have pursued him. He clearly wanted to stay in the area since he came in twice. I was just so annoyed with the women and having to carry the stand up that hill I was just over it. In the future I need to nut up. Hide the stand somewhere and try a stalk
Yea, sucks but it happens to every hunter. I looked at that footage a lot as well frame by frame and hard to tell where you hit. There was a "fur" spot like high neck I saw appear and then a "fur" spot in the gut area and then kind of looks like a splot of red back by the hind leg as you said, was that just flying blood or a spot on the fur or a kicked up leaf, impossible to say. One thing is for sure that deer had super long hair as it was moving all over the place as it whirled and ran, made everywhere look like a hit spot.
Guess I just had my day sooner than most folks. But I've learned from it for sure. And won't be taking a quartered to shot again for a long long time. So hard to say where it hit with the gopro footage.
If you could have stopped the doe and he would have been close behind you may have had a chance but them being so far apart that buck was focused on one thing and one thing only. He more than likely never even heard you with his tunnel vision. So close but no cigar on this one. 😁 I see I have 2 more to watch yet so it looks like it gets good from the little sneak peeks you've been giving.
Yea man it was a rough one indeed. In retrospect I should have tried to stop the doe. And I also should not have tried to stop him as early as I did. Maybe louder but not until I jad a good shot angle. Hindsight 2020 I imagine.
Lol
I enjoy watching your videos. The single best piece of advice I can give you is leave most of the gear in your truck. You are deer hunting, not camping. Good luck and stay after them.
Man. It's solid advice for sure. I struggle with that every time I go out. The desire to film vs. Just get after it. I've been toying with the thought of just doing all gopro when I go ground. And trying some spot and stalk next year. I appreciate the feedback man no question it's a lot of shit to bring in the woods. Thanks for watching!
You been in shabbona?
Yes sir.
I’ve thought about it it’s not far from me
Yep been there brother! It sucks but it’s part of the game sometimes.
It sure is man. Swore I responded to this comment a long time ago but I suppose not!
Sorry dude.
Thanks man. Really appreciate. Only makes you gun harder. At least for me lol. Took a 8/10 addiction and made it an 11.
Find a buddy with a dog if that happens again.
@scottnugent4791 yea no buddies with tracking dogs. Called 5 dogs in the area and no one could help that day unfortunately
We've all been there. Chin up, back at it
Thanks man. My First time so it was rough.
Its the worst feeling but Definity happens to everyone
Awesome!
dang that buck did not want to stop man
No he did not lmao. Realized later I tried stopping him way too early. But it didn't matter in the end lol
@@TheWaterHopper yeah some awesome action tho!
@@CabinOutdoors thanks man. Was a riot. And the funs not over yet!
Always good to at least see something, gives you confidence in your judgement on where to set up. I was just thinking and I'd say end of Oct. beginning of Nov. mornings are always the best time to see bucks. Always see far more deer in the morning during those 3 or 3 1/2 weeks around that time. Any other part of the season I'd say far more deer in the evenings. Looks like this series of videos are going to be very action packed, already off to a good start.
Thanks man it's my best stuff yet I think. Next one drops tomorrow morning. And so fourth. Total of 5 videos. I was definitely on action. The chasing just happens so quick it's so difficult to get on film sometimes. But they were everywhere around me.
@@TheWaterHopper Looking forward to seeing the next videos. Going to go out myself this afternoon so off to get ready. Been seeing deer around 2:30 to 3:30 on my cameras so want to get out a bit earlier tonight.
Congrats on the 1k subs man
Thanks man!