You are so underrated, as a novice big bait angler I just wanted to say you are a huge inspiration and part of the reason I’m gonna throw big baits all year just to understand the craft more. you’re one of the big bait G.O.A.T.’s
Hey Jeff. Nothing crazy man. I fish a good amount...and am ALWAYS recording (ready for that lifetime catch). But, life is busier than it was a few years ago and as such things stall at the editing 'table'. The next video def won't be 10 months apart though like this one was. Thanks for the comment and tight lines in 2023.
I hope it's clear to you from these comments how much your followers (inclkuding me) care not only about your fine fishing videos but also about YOU, personally. Everybody goes through tough times--especially these days--and if you ever need some help, just ask us. Really. All the best, Chris
Hey Chris. Thats heartfelt man....really appreciate you leaving that message. However........haha, I'm perfectly fine. Just busy with life brother. I love making videos, but time with my daughter/family is everything. So....I do what I can. What I SHOULD do is just upload without any editing. The basic editing I do takes me forever. If I was smart I would just upload the content and forget the frills. But, I enjoy the finished product and as such find myself always trying to make the next video a little bit better. Thanks again for the comment and watching.
Man I am happy you took the time to comment....so cool. I will do what I can with content, but definitely not a 10 month gap again! Thats ridiculous!! haha
Thanks Geoffrey! Hoping to get out west again (was out at Lake Havasu a few years ago on work) and peep you guys at the Hook Up. Best of luck in 23' on a new PB man.
Once again you take us through your journey of a swimbaiter's outing. Just amazing! Thank you for letting us on your journey. Can't wait for the next adventure. Tight lines ☮️🎣🙏😎
haha. I know! I had NEVER heard of the whole "bananas, boats, and bad luck thing" until about four years ago. I was like "whaaaat??" But, as you can see tasty yellow fruit has little to do with catching some quality fish!! I think guys who say it actually know its GOOD luck, and want as few other anglers as possible taking bananas on board.
Thank you Frank. I'm glad you liked it. I try to dial in that Zen out there.....there is definitely a mind-body connection to the water and environment if one is receptive and allows it.
Thank you so much man for sharing these experiences over the past 6 years. I certainly don't hit the RUclips recommended algorithm of 2-3 videos a week! haha. But, I like my little projects here and I'm glad you and others do as well. Tight lines this year man!
He lives! lol I know your on insta more these days, would love to see more vids. I'm rocking 2 of those small wakes from bob you showed early in the vid, I've had them almost 2 years now b4 word got out on them, absolute killers! Great guy, gave them to me for free on su. That smallie is 21" all day long if you would have pinched the tail which is the proper way to measure fish, thats how the dnr measures.
Hey Bass Rutten - wow, your were on the Suddarth gills early. There are beautifully crafted. Ive got lots of little wakes and for some reason I keep leaning on Bob's. He has a larger version coming out which I'm excited to see. Good luck on the water this year man. Thanks for leaving the comment.
Can u do a walk through of your boat setup ? I know you did a video of the canoe, but give us an updated rundown of how you rigged it up, your cameras and everything. It’s a sick setup !!
That Real Prey was probably the max size possible. I should be have been using the weedless version due to the fact that the hook raises the overall height and is damn close to the maximum aperture of most smallmouth's mouths. Got lucky that she got it in.
New to the channel but you have me as a new follower 🎣 I’m a smallmouth addict and appreciate the great fish handling.Nice work.Look forward to watching some more from you
I came here as I am looking to buy a Sportspal. I found so much more! What a great channel. Real (reel) reviews of equipment, amazing cinematography and a dose of great fishing with respect to the fish that are caught. I'm hooked
Thank you SO much. Appreciate the feedback. You'll quickly see that I haven't put up anything in a long time (over a year!). It's not for lack of wanting to.....just busy. But, yes...please reference my library of videos. What I lack in quantity I like to think I make up for in quality. Everything is long format, but many vids I put quick links in the description to shoot you right to the part/topic that you want. Thanks again and tight lines!
WOW !!!!! You’re back from Mars !!!!????? Nice to see you again. Let’s keep it going bud. I’m in South Jersey, you’re my NJ Big Bass chasing motivation
Had a hard time leaving Mars. Good folks up there and its never winter! haha. I'm glad I give you some NJ motivation. There is nothing like actively pursuing an apex achievement, fishing or otherwise. May 2023 bring new PB's!
Yeah man, that Red Top Worms / Bob Suddarth gill is such a little work of art. He's not reinventing the wheel by any means, but his attention to detail and execution are just spot on. Totally recommend it.
WOW 😳! I have a few of Joes baits and they're amazing.I never seen one of those bluegills. My first Swimbait fish ever was on his forage trout. I never seen his blue gill up close. Amazing bait. I live within 30 miles from him in mass. I got my PB this year on the tactical wake 210 1 ounce shy of 8
He's alive LOL JK I know you're a dad and busy! Honestly thought the largemouth was going to be heavier than the smallmouth because the way she was built.
Great catches, bud. I'd love to catch a 5lber. I'm headed to Florida in a few weeks to go visit some family. I am hoping I can get in a couple of days of some good Bass fishing. And hopefully, catch a P.B. Where is this lake your fishing located?? Or is it a secret?
I see you're still rockin' that Sportspal canoe. Man that thing looks stable even while you're standing up and casting. I need to buy one. They're built at a factory an hour away from where I live. Glad to have you back
Hey Doug. Yes sir!! Its one of the best things I ever bought in my life. To this day every time I launch it I smile. Its the perfect solution for me and changed my entire fishing. My, my wife and daughter go out a few times a year on it. Often sharing a great experience fishing with a buddy in front. Super stable, very light, and hold a ton of gear. The thing just rocks.
Gotta love when you set the hook and the rod just stops in place! I was just wondering where you've been a few days ago. Glad to see you post again man!
Elijah! Always good hearing from your man. Remember when there was like 100 or so of us OG fishing RUclipsr's?? I miss those neck snapping hooksets of yours....haha. Good luck this year my man.
Hey David. Thanks man, yeah...all is very well. Just busy. Its either time to fish, or time to edit....and I think we would all vote the former 99% of the time.
Man, what a beautiful lake. Looks heavenly! Where abouts are you located, Chris? Thanks for bringing us along. Always happy to see people taking care of their fisheries.
Killer video bud! I'm going to try to develop confidence in swimbaits this year and this kind of content is exactly what I need to get inspired.. Keep it up!
Hey Nathan. You can do it man! I know what you mean. Until YOU personally hook into a good fish on a really big bait it still seems remote, regardless of how many other people you see do it in videos. Put in some time and I'm telling you, that first legit big fish on a truly big bait changes YOUR mind in an instant.
Man love this channel such detail! Just wish you would upload a little more often but totally understand keep up the great work and keep them lines tight!
Another Passaic/Sussex county swimbaiter checking in! Glad to see you back. Last season was my first season taking big baits seriously and broke my pb several times over on the little lakes up here in NNJ
AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME! Thats great about your success and new PB's. Northern and North West NJ is my primary stomping grounds.....many beautiful bodies of water. Best of luck on more big catches in 2023 man.
@@KeepinItReelFishing appreciate it, best of luck to you in this new season as well. If you're looking for a new body of water, I live on a smallish private lake in near West Milford with a small but strong population of "northeast trophy" size bass. Got 4 over 5lbs just in September/October!
I wish Real Prey swimbaits didn't have massive lips that catch every bit of grass. I was really hoping to like his baits. For my waters(north Texas), even throughout winter, it's just too much grass. Burrito shad is the one for me. Line tie at the nose so no lip to catch grass. Silicone durability ftw. Also, the gill at 4:20 is the crappie in gill colors just so folks know. the gill is actually a lot smaller and the tail won't kick at all unless it's swam faster. the crappie looks like it would have better action from the much larger tail. I always rewatch your old videos btw. You're a legend on youtube. Always good to see you post again.
Great to see your video come up. Congrats on the catches. You turned me on to those G2s and that Falcon rod I love them. Great match. 👊🏼 Now ya have to tell me again what that floating Gill with what looked like frog hooks was. 😉
Hey Steve. How is the G2/Falcon combo for you? I know I laid out the case for it, but I always like to hear back from other with honest feedback. So, that floating gill was from trophybassbaits.com. On there now you will only find their "Dead Ringer" trout bait. E-mail them on the gill! Maybe they'll make it if there is enough interest. I got radio silence on my e-mails.
@@KeepinItReelFishing I like the combo a lot! I use one of my favorite all time reels a Smoke SL150SPT and strait 40 or 50# Suffix 832 on it and it works just fine for me. Plenty of tip for casting and keeping the hooks pinned. Pretty well balanced and not overall heavy. And it wasnt a break the bank rod. Fishing for fun on a budget its always nice to get a decent piece of equipment at a bargin. Thankd for the tip on the floating gill also. I will sure try and send a email or two their way. That just looked like a fun lure. Hey I just tried to find their email or a contact number but didnt see eithr on their website. 😒
thank you for the content! the effort you put into your videos is very apparent, great stuff! And I know from experience that being a husband and dad takes up a lot of time...!
Hey Kevin - thanks for sharing your thoughts/comment. You said it man, its really the dad part (or for me.....'papa', haha). But, as you know the fish will always be there....our kids are only little for what seems a fleeting moment. Its no contest in my book.
Heck yea always looking for your uploads, hoping you can do more this upcoming season. Love the videos. Gonna be 60 today here in ohio i think im gonna go toss the jerkbait around
What do you think of that Wind Tamer black braid? After using it last season do you still recommend it? Please let me know your thoughts I value your opinion
Hi Thomas. I really like the Wind Tamer black. Honestly I think its my new favorite braid. I reviewed another no-fade braid maybe two years ago from Vicious. That also was a good line, but what I like about the Fins is the coating on it and its "consistency". It has the slightest amount of rigidity/body to it vs the Vicious that after time became very limp. If you ever fished Daiwa Samurai braid the Vicious eventually takes on that consistency. Its neither good nor bad, but just making the observation. Over the years though, for me, I have found that I lean toward lines that have some kind of coating and that tiny bit of rigidity. I just feel like they handle better. In terms of color retention the Fins is still just like the name suggests.....Pitch Black. No color loss that I can perceive. I know most people talk about line strength, but I have no way to quantify that, and qualitatively both these braids, and almost all braids I have even fished have been ridiculously strong, and suitably resistant to fraying. Personally, I would recommend the Fins Wind tamer. Try a spool and see what you think.
Did you say your in pa? That's ware I live and that would be sick cause you don't see many you tubers from pa!! Great job out there brotha!! Im.a new sub👊
I mess around with them a little. But there is a ton of timber that is just inches below the surface. If I use anything with hanging hooks (apart from lipped baits/crank downs), I know I'll be getting hung up a good amount. Its a risk/reward deal. This past year I used gill glides a decent amount hoping to get them to come up, but year after year in the timber they tend to respond better (in the spring) to floating baits....especially with lots of pauses.
I've always enjoyed your videos. By coincidence, I think I may have checked your channel the day you posted this and realized you hadn't uploaded in a while. Do they have striper fishing in your area of NJ? I think you would really enjoy surfcasting for giants!
Hey Nick - I'm not by the shore, but also not that far. I'm sure I would fall in love with it. Obviously, they have a size and power that its unlike anything I'm used to and I'm sure its addictive as heck. But, I prefer to allocate whatever time I have to the continued pursuit of a largemouth (or smallmouth) of a lifetime.
I no you love the big baits, curious on wether or not you ever fish big oversized square bills/ crankbaits? I hear big oversized squarebills can be really good with the right conditions
ABSOLUTELY! I'm very much of the Big Bait philosophy, instead of strictly a swim bait philosophy. I have some models from Megabass (Big M, Grenade), Lucky Craft, and Geecrack. I'm sure your familiar that they are all right at about 4". I wish they made a 5" model.
Great video! It looks like you got rid of your other sportspal canoe and got the squared stern model? Is there a major reason why? I’m in the market to buy one and just curious on your thoughts. I could go with either model, and I’m trying to make a decision.
Thanks Carl. I actually have two. My original doubled ended S-14, and this other square stern S-15. A situation came up where I was able to get the S-15 for an impossible price, so I got it as well. But, thats the only reason...it wasn't as though the S-14 wasn't satisfactory in any way. The S-15 is really the S-16 (double ended), just with the square stern. But, in terms of increased interior size its the same as the S-16, which is to say an appreciable increase from the S-14 double ended. I always used my S-14 to fish with a friend, or bring my wife and daughter along and it worked great. But, the S-15 gives just more space for stuff and/or to move around. Also, the S-15 is ten pounds heavier than the S-14 (58lbs empty vs 68lbs). That doesn't sound like much, but in practice the added weight and length make it feel a lot heavier. I always laughed at how easy it was to load and unload my S-14 on my car, as well as carry it on my shoulder to the water.....even "hike" it short distances. The same cant be said for the larger S-15. Its doable, but I'm not laughing while doing it! Feel free to ask me any additional questions you may have on these models so as to make sure you get the one thats right for you.
@@KeepinItReelFishing Thanks for the quick reply! Availability will be my challenge as I believe Meyers is having supply chain issues. Not many dealers have any and not sure when they will be getting any. The used market is a little crazy too.........Peace!
@@KeepinItReelFishing Another quick one if I may? What is your opinion on putting a 2hp outboard on the motor mount off to the side with the double ended?
It was because of you,I went to Northern Pennsylvania and got me a 15ft SS Sportspal and brought it back to Va! Thanks for the vids and glad to see your back. Thinks I need to take off the Sportspal logo on canoe cause they put it too high and I need to put my registration numbers up there,cause I will be running a 55lb thrust trolling motor. Did you have any issues needing to do that,or was you decal low enough? Thanks
Welcome back Karl (husband)(dad) 🤣 and sometimes a fisherman lol I remember that bank you caught the Smallmouth last time you had an audience 👏👏 and another big Large mouth what a day,God bless and keep posting ❤️👊🏆🏆
Hey Ken. Thank you very sir. Its all about that balance, right? Ya know, I still fish a fair amount (and am always recording), its just taking it all and editing it together that takes me forever. Even basic editing like mine is slow going. I should just keep the editing dead simple, but I take each video creation personally and where I want them to be just tends to take a while.
Sure Buddy. Its an older model from Sony, the HDR-AS50. I actually have a back up I like it so much. It captures the audio exceptionally well....I really like not having to run a separate microphone.
@@KeepinItReelFishing Awesome man. Appreciate the info. Anytime you want to fish for smallies on the Susquehanna let me know. I just the next state over. The river is has been fishing pretty good the past few years!
I agree. I don't know if the current gen is using the same blank, but the model that I have hear from about 3-4 years ago is money. It slots right in between the traditional divisions of a 1-4oz and then the 2-7oz. Its a moderate-fast, which makes it pretty dynamic and the build is excellent. I would, but you see how much I upload (not much these days) and I prefer to review products that are currently available. But, if you have one and love it then its a IFYYK. Tight lines in 23' Brandon.
Been watching most of your videos and they're really enjoyable. Glad to see another one.have you been out making content or ?? Was wondering if you've come in to contact with tx3 from 13 fishing. Your content is in-depth and for well spoken.. cheers from Australia 🇦🇺🤙
Abrazex, NO!!! Stick with red label. After breaking off fish on multiple trips with abrazex leaders I had to throw it out. Red label is the strongest and most abrasion resistant flouro for leaders bar none. Save your money lol. Great vid as always, a great day when one drops. Especially when boat season is still far off here in WI
REALLY? I have not heard of the love of Red Label like you have before. I'm not messing around though man, I trust my life to Abrazx. I used a number of fluoro's over the years and almost swore them off due to breakages, but Abrazx has been the opposite.
I seen a video of a fisherman checking the accuracy of five scales one of them you use. He took a 2lb disc weight from a barbell and put a wire tie throw the hole and made a loop . He hung each one and they were 1/4 to 1/2 lb off . So maybe you did catch your pb smallie
Hey Michael - you know, a lot of people have said that. And I'm aware of the growing season difference and FL strain size. But, for me its not about the absolute size. I would take a solid NJ 9 over a Lake Baccarac 13 any day. I want a fish of two lifetimes here on my own turf. Now......if I were to catch said 9 there really isn't realistically anywhere to go from there and then yes, I'd be on that plane heading south!
I completely understand that and I’m here for the journey. You remind me of Pat Cullen in how you break things down and execute your game plan. Here’s to an awesome 2023 year! Cheers!
You promised me years ago that you'd will me that Pluton if you were ended by a Kodiak bear, I truly hope that doesn't happen, but dang that is one hell of a reel.
I have no memory of this promise. But, it sounds like such a good story I will honor said will! I suppose I'll need to do some Salmon fishing on Kodiak island now...
@@KeepinItReelFishing Please no. Your content is worth more than one reel. Bought a Conquest since then anyways and it gets the job done. I'd like to see you review some of the newer stuff eventually. Your explanation of Daiwa brakes is one of the best RUclips fishing (gear head) videos of all time.
So, he wasn't abducted by aliens.
I was thinking the exact same thing!!!
You are so underrated, as a novice big bait angler I just wanted to say you are a huge inspiration and part of the reason I’m gonna throw big baits all year just to understand the craft more. you’re one of the big bait G.O.A.T.’s
HE'S BACKKKKKKKKKK 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
THANK YOU Jon for the love and taking the time to comment. Good vibes back to you in kind sir.
The man, the myth, the legend…..is back!
Whoa! Thats you. Just a man, the myth is that I know what I'm doing.
Dude seriously wondered what the hell happened to you!! Glad to see you put up content!!
Hey Jeff. Nothing crazy man. I fish a good amount...and am ALWAYS recording (ready for that lifetime catch). But, life is busier than it was a few years ago and as such things stall at the editing 'table'. The next video def won't be 10 months apart though like this one was. Thanks for the comment and tight lines in 2023.
We need more keepinitreel fishing we miss you buddy!
I hope it's clear to you from these comments how much your followers (inclkuding me) care not only about your fine fishing videos but also about YOU, personally. Everybody goes through tough times--especially these days--and if you ever need some help, just ask us. Really. All the best, Chris
Hey Chris. Thats heartfelt man....really appreciate you leaving that message. However........haha, I'm perfectly fine. Just busy with life brother. I love making videos, but time with my daughter/family is everything. So....I do what I can. What I SHOULD do is just upload without any editing. The basic editing I do takes me forever. If I was smart I would just upload the content and forget the frills. But, I enjoy the finished product and as such find myself always trying to make the next video a little bit better. Thanks again for the comment and watching.
Yes your efforts are missed.....Glad your doing well best to him and you....yah he is missed.
Ah yes a late Christmas gift 😅 always a good day when you post
Please come back! We miss you 🤗
Yep - good stuff!
Thank you!
Man I am happy to see you are back. Please release more content!
Man I am happy you took the time to comment....so cool. I will do what I can with content, but definitely not a 10 month gap again! Thats ridiculous!! haha
He's alive!!!! So awesome!!
LOL! Yes sir, grateful every day for it. J/K....thanks for watching and dropping the comment Jesse.
It's a good day when we get an upload from you 🤘
Its a better day Matt when people like you take the time to share good will with a comment. I appreciate it man. Tight lines this year.
As always, another banger video!
Thanks Geoffrey! Hoping to get out west again (was out at Lake Havasu a few years ago on work) and peep you guys at the Hook Up. Best of luck in 23' on a new PB man.
Once again you take us through your journey of a swimbaiter's outing. Just amazing! Thank you for letting us on your journey. Can't wait for the next adventure. Tight lines ☮️🎣🙏😎
Thanks Mike!
Great to see you back. Your videos got me back into fishing. Thank you.
You had a banana on the boat! (9:15). Great video, loved the weather you were fishing in.
haha. I know! I had NEVER heard of the whole "bananas, boats, and bad luck thing" until about four years ago. I was like "whaaaat??" But, as you can see tasty yellow fruit has little to do with catching some quality fish!! I think guys who say it actually know its GOOD luck, and want as few other anglers as possible taking bananas on board.
@@KeepinItReelFishing you might be on to something 🤔
Great to see you back brother 👊
He’s back
Welcome back bubba !
Been awhile Boss , hope all is well
From one NJ swimbait guy to another , glad to have you back!
Thanks Rob. Never left the water, just the editing table on videos. Hopefully these bigs baits treat us both well this year. Thanks for watching man.
Crazy results crazy dedication crazy work put in to make that happen! Your productions are Zen -like...thànkyou chow
Thank you Frank. I'm glad you liked it. I try to dial in that Zen out there.....there is definitely a mind-body connection to the water and environment if one is receptive and allows it.
I've been subscribed since 2016 I believe and your 1 to 2 videos a year never disappoint. Another awesome banger
Thank you so much man for sharing these experiences over the past 6 years. I certainly don't hit the RUclips recommended algorithm of 2-3 videos a week! haha. But, I like my little projects here and I'm glad you and others do as well. Tight lines this year man!
He lives! lol I know your on insta more these days, would love to see more vids. I'm rocking 2 of those small wakes from bob you showed early in the vid, I've had them almost 2 years now b4 word got out on them, absolute killers! Great guy, gave them to me for free on su. That smallie is 21" all day long if you would have pinched the tail which is the proper way to measure fish, thats how the dnr measures.
Hey Bass Rutten - wow, your were on the Suddarth gills early. There are beautifully crafted. Ive got lots of little wakes and for some reason I keep leaning on Bob's. He has a larger version coming out which I'm excited to see. Good luck on the water this year man. Thanks for leaving the comment.
Can u do a walk through of your boat setup ? I know you did a video of the canoe, but give us an updated rundown of how you rigged it up, your cameras and everything. It’s a sick setup !!
Good idea JM. I actually have filmed some footage on just that thing, but I need to cover it more thoroughly.
YES! Always look forward to your uploads!
missin' your vids , but most importantly hope things are good with ya
Love to see big smallies on swimbaits. Especially gill profile baits.
That Real Prey was probably the max size possible. I should be have been using the weedless version due to the fact that the hook raises the overall height and is damn close to the maximum aperture of most smallmouth's mouths. Got lucky that she got it in.
I have been wondering where you have been!!!
This makes my day!!
New to the channel but you have me as a new follower 🎣 I’m a smallmouth addict and appreciate the great fish handling.Nice work.Look forward to watching some more from you
I came here as I am looking to buy a Sportspal. I found so much more! What a great channel. Real (reel) reviews of equipment, amazing cinematography and a dose of great fishing with respect to the fish that are caught. I'm hooked
Thank you SO much. Appreciate the feedback. You'll quickly see that I haven't put up anything in a long time (over a year!). It's not for lack of wanting to.....just busy. But, yes...please reference my library of videos. What I lack in quantity I like to think I make up for in quality. Everything is long format, but many vids I put quick links in the description to shoot you right to the part/topic that you want. Thanks again and tight lines!
Always fun to watch.
So glad to see your still here. Miss your videos. Keep us updated on even small trips if you can. Those were some beautiful catches. Keep it up.
Thanks for the comment Joe. I'm sorry for the extended gap of content. Life be busy!
thanks for sharing . always enjoy your videos good luck on your quest.
Thank you Victor. Its a lifetime quest. Hopefully in the near future I can share a catch to end all northeast catches!
Great video! Man, I wish it was spring in MN.
Another great video!
Where have you been brother, since I haven’t been able to go fishing I miss your outings , and really appreciate your content, welcome back!
Just a heads up, the Real Prey is the crappie in bluegill pattern. Joe sells a bluegill which is a different bait. Amazing vid fishing calm water too.
WOW !!!!! You’re back from Mars !!!!????? Nice to see you again. Let’s keep it going bud. I’m in South Jersey, you’re my NJ Big Bass chasing motivation
Had a hard time leaving Mars. Good folks up there and its never winter! haha. I'm glad I give you some NJ motivation. There is nothing like actively pursuing an apex achievement, fishing or otherwise. May 2023 bring new PB's!
The high water mark of Swimbait season is approaching. I knew you were gonna drop a vid.
That Sudark put some work in.
Yeah man, that Red Top Worms / Bob Suddarth gill is such a little work of art. He's not reinventing the wheel by any means, but his attention to detail and execution are just spot on. Totally recommend it.
WOW 😳! I have a few of Joes baits and they're amazing.I never seen one of those bluegills. My first Swimbait fish ever was on his forage trout. I never seen his blue gill up close. Amazing bait. I live within 30 miles from him in mass. I got my PB this year on the tactical wake 210 1 ounce shy of 8
so awesome to see a upload from ya hope ur doing well. I hope to see another video soon.
Thank you! I will definitely get the next one out quicker than this one took!
I’m itching for more videos man. Watched your channel for a while now sorry for just finally subscribing lol
Glad to see another video!!! Great job man!!!
Thanks Patrick!
Another amazing video 💪💪💪
He's alive LOL JK I know you're a dad and busy! Honestly thought the largemouth was going to be heavier than the smallmouth because the way she was built.
Nice bro! Good to see you!!!
Thanks P-51. Good to hear from you! Thanks for watching and taking a moment to leave the love.
luv your videos expecially the fish handling
Great catches, bud. I'd love to catch a 5lber. I'm headed to Florida in a few weeks to go visit some family. I am hoping I can get in a couple of days of some good Bass fishing. And hopefully, catch a P.B.
Where is this lake your fishing located?? Or is it a secret?
Awesome video and great catches!
Thank you Ryan
How do you like the Irod for swim baiting? It’s good to see you post up!
I see you're still rockin' that Sportspal canoe. Man that thing looks stable even while you're standing up and casting. I need to buy one. They're built at a factory an hour away from where I live. Glad to have you back
Hey Doug. Yes sir!! Its one of the best things I ever bought in my life. To this day every time I launch it I smile. Its the perfect solution for me and changed my entire fishing. My, my wife and daughter go out a few times a year on it. Often sharing a great experience fishing with a buddy in front. Super stable, very light, and hold a ton of gear. The thing just rocks.
The peoples man!!! Thank you for the video again man😃
Gotta love when you set the hook and the rod just stops in place! I was just wondering where you've been a few days ago. Glad to see you post again man!
Elijah! Always good hearing from your man. Remember when there was like 100 or so of us OG fishing RUclipsr's?? I miss those neck snapping hooksets of yours....haha. Good luck this year my man.
This is one of the best videos i have seen so much good footage!!!!!
Thank you so much Christian! I'm glad you like my style of video.
Glad to see you fishing. I been wondering about you. Hope all has been well
Hey David. Thanks man, yeah...all is very well. Just busy. Its either time to fish, or time to edit....and I think we would all vote the former 99% of the time.
thanks for sharing all the baits and tips. you put me on my favorite bait many years ago and it still produces every trip. cant thank you enough
☮🐟☮ Thanks for this content. I appreciated the closeups of the swimbaits. Well done sir,
Happy days lovely to see you again excellent video please keep them coming 😜👍
good to have another video from you!🤘
Well done! Fellow new Jerseyan!
Donnie D! Old skool OG RUclipsr. Thanks for watching my man.
Awesome video!!! As always
Man, what a beautiful lake. Looks heavenly! Where abouts are you located, Chris? Thanks for bringing us along. Always happy to see people taking care of their fisheries.
Killer video bud! I'm going to try to develop confidence in swimbaits this year and this kind of content is exactly what I need to get inspired.. Keep it up!
Hey Nathan. You can do it man! I know what you mean. Until YOU personally hook into a good fish on a really big bait it still seems remote, regardless of how many other people you see do it in videos. Put in some time and I'm telling you, that first legit big fish on a truly big bait changes YOUR mind in an instant.
Man love this channel such detail! Just wish you would upload a little more often but totally understand keep up the great work and keep them lines tight!
Another Passaic/Sussex county swimbaiter checking in! Glad to see you back. Last season was my first season taking big baits seriously and broke my pb several times over on the little lakes up here in NNJ
AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME! Thats great about your success and new PB's. Northern and North West NJ is my primary stomping grounds.....many beautiful bodies of water. Best of luck on more big catches in 2023 man.
@@KeepinItReelFishing appreciate it, best of luck to you in this new season as well. If you're looking for a new body of water, I live on a smallish private lake in near West Milford with a small but strong population of "northeast trophy" size bass. Got 4 over 5lbs just in September/October!
Favorite videos on RUclips. Please continue what you're doing just more frequently please! 😊🎣
I wish Real Prey swimbaits didn't have massive lips that catch every bit of grass. I was really hoping to like his baits. For my waters(north Texas), even throughout winter, it's just too much grass. Burrito shad is the one for me. Line tie at the nose so no lip to catch grass. Silicone durability ftw. Also, the gill at 4:20 is the crappie in gill colors just so folks know. the gill is actually a lot smaller and the tail won't kick at all unless it's swam faster. the crappie looks like it would have better action from the much larger tail.
I always rewatch your old videos btw. You're a legend on youtube. Always good to see you post again.
Great to see your video come up. Congrats on the catches. You turned me on to those G2s and that Falcon rod I love them. Great match. 👊🏼 Now ya have to tell me again what that floating Gill with what looked like frog hooks was. 😉
Hey Steve. How is the G2/Falcon combo for you? I know I laid out the case for it, but I always like to hear back from other with honest feedback. So, that floating gill was from trophybassbaits.com. On there now you will only find their "Dead Ringer" trout bait. E-mail them on the gill! Maybe they'll make it if there is enough interest. I got radio silence on my e-mails.
@@KeepinItReelFishing I like the combo a lot! I use one of my favorite all time reels a Smoke SL150SPT and strait 40 or 50# Suffix 832 on it and it works just fine for me. Plenty of tip for casting and keeping the hooks pinned. Pretty well balanced and not overall heavy. And it wasnt a break the bank rod. Fishing for fun on a budget its always nice to get a decent piece of equipment at a bargin.
Thankd for the tip on the floating gill also. I will sure try and send a email or two their way. That just looked like a fun lure.
Hey I just tried to find their email or a contact number but didnt see eithr on their website. 😒
Great video
Thank you Johnny
thank you for the content! the effort you put into your videos is very apparent, great stuff! And I know from experience that being a husband and dad takes up a lot of time...!
Hey Kevin - thanks for sharing your thoughts/comment. You said it man, its really the dad part (or for me.....'papa', haha). But, as you know the fish will always be there....our kids are only little for what seems a fleeting moment. Its no contest in my book.
Heck yea always looking for your uploads, hoping you can do more this upcoming season. Love the videos. Gonna be 60 today here in ohio i think im gonna go toss the jerkbait around
Hi Tim, thanks for taking the time to comment. I certainly hope so (more videos). One every 10 months is laughably unacceptable.
Solid footage ✊🏽
What do you think of that Wind Tamer black braid? After using it last season do you still recommend it? Please let me know your thoughts I value your opinion
Hi Thomas. I really like the Wind Tamer black. Honestly I think its my new favorite braid. I reviewed another no-fade braid maybe two years ago from Vicious. That also was a good line, but what I like about the Fins is the coating on it and its "consistency". It has the slightest amount of rigidity/body to it vs the Vicious that after time became very limp. If you ever fished Daiwa Samurai braid the Vicious eventually takes on that consistency. Its neither good nor bad, but just making the observation. Over the years though, for me, I have found that I lean toward lines that have some kind of coating and that tiny bit of rigidity. I just feel like they handle better. In terms of color retention the Fins is still just like the name suggests.....Pitch Black. No color loss that I can perceive. I know most people talk about line strength, but I have no way to quantify that, and qualitatively both these braids, and almost all braids I have even fished have been ridiculously strong, and suitably resistant to fraying. Personally, I would recommend the Fins Wind tamer. Try a spool and see what you think.
May!?! That's a long editing turn around.
Glad to see the vid. Here's hoping for another some time in the semi-near future.
Did you say your in pa? That's ware I live and that would be sick cause you don't see many you tubers from pa!! Great job out there brotha!! Im.a new sub👊
I'm in NJ. Thanks so much man, appreciate the kind words and comment. Thanks for subscribing. Tight lines this year!
Glide bait would've been killer in that timber as well... I'd love to see you take on the tiny klash or k9
I mess around with them a little. But there is a ton of timber that is just inches below the surface. If I use anything with hanging hooks (apart from lipped baits/crank downs), I know I'll be getting hung up a good amount. Its a risk/reward deal. This past year I used gill glides a decent amount hoping to get them to come up, but year after year in the timber they tend to respond better (in the spring) to floating baits....especially with lots of pauses.
I've always enjoyed your videos. By coincidence, I think I may have checked your channel the day you posted this and realized you hadn't uploaded in a while. Do they have striper fishing in your area of NJ? I think you would really enjoy surfcasting for giants!
Hey Nick - I'm not by the shore, but also not that far. I'm sure I would fall in love with it. Obviously, they have a size and power that its unlike anything I'm used to and I'm sure its addictive as heck. But, I prefer to allocate whatever time I have to the continued pursuit of a largemouth (or smallmouth) of a lifetime.
Love the vid man! Welcome back
I no you love the big baits, curious on wether or not you ever fish big oversized square bills/ crankbaits? I hear big oversized squarebills can be really good with the right conditions
ABSOLUTELY! I'm very much of the Big Bait philosophy, instead of strictly a swim bait philosophy. I have some models from Megabass (Big M, Grenade), Lucky Craft, and Geecrack. I'm sure your familiar that they are all right at about 4". I wish they made a 5" model.
Great video! It looks like you got rid of your other sportspal canoe and got the squared stern model? Is there a major reason why? I’m in the market to buy one and just curious on your thoughts. I could go with either model, and I’m trying to make a decision.
Thanks Carl. I actually have two. My original doubled ended S-14, and this other square stern S-15. A situation came up where I was able to get the S-15 for an impossible price, so I got it as well. But, thats the only reason...it wasn't as though the S-14 wasn't satisfactory in any way. The S-15 is really the S-16 (double ended), just with the square stern. But, in terms of increased interior size its the same as the S-16, which is to say an appreciable increase from the S-14 double ended. I always used my S-14 to fish with a friend, or bring my wife and daughter along and it worked great. But, the S-15 gives just more space for stuff and/or to move around. Also, the S-15 is ten pounds heavier than the S-14 (58lbs empty vs 68lbs). That doesn't sound like much, but in practice the added weight and length make it feel a lot heavier. I always laughed at how easy it was to load and unload my S-14 on my car, as well as carry it on my shoulder to the water.....even "hike" it short distances. The same cant be said for the larger S-15. Its doable, but I'm not laughing while doing it! Feel free to ask me any additional questions you may have on these models so as to make sure you get the one thats right for you.
@@KeepinItReelFishing Thanks for the quick reply! Availability will be my challenge as I believe Meyers is having supply chain issues. Not many dealers have any and not sure when they will be getting any. The used market is a little crazy too.........Peace!
@@KeepinItReelFishing Another quick one if I may? What is your opinion on putting a 2hp outboard on the motor mount off to the side with the double ended?
My man 💪💪
MY man! Thanks for checkin in
Welcome back
It was because of you,I went to Northern Pennsylvania and got me a 15ft SS Sportspal and brought it back to Va! Thanks for the vids and glad to see your back.
Thinks I need to take off the Sportspal logo on canoe cause they put it too high and I need to put my registration numbers up there,cause I will be running a 55lb thrust trolling motor. Did you have any issues needing to do that,or was you decal low enough? Thanks
Welcome back Karl (husband)(dad) 🤣 and sometimes a fisherman lol I remember that bank you caught the Smallmouth last time you had an audience 👏👏 and another big Large mouth what a day,God bless and keep posting ❤️👊🏆🏆
Hey Ken. Thank you very sir. Its all about that balance, right? Ya know, I still fish a fair amount (and am always recording), its just taking it all and editing it together that takes me forever. Even basic editing like mine is slow going. I should just keep the editing dead simple, but I take each video creation personally and where I want them to be just tends to take a while.
Great video, really do take your fishing as an art.
nice smallie
Thanks!
Awesome video. Can you tell me what hat camera that is?
Sure Buddy. Its an older model from Sony, the HDR-AS50. I actually have a back up I like it so much. It captures the audio exceptionally well....I really like not having to run a separate microphone.
@@KeepinItReelFishing Awesome man. Appreciate the info. Anytime you want to fish for smallies on the Susquehanna let me know. I just the next state over. The river is has been fishing pretty good the past few years!
Great video!, Who did you say makes the real prey gill ?
Real prey swimbaits, bait used is the crappie painted in bluegill pattern. He also sells a bluegill which is a different bait.
Phenix M1 Rods are slept on for much more expensive rods. I love them do a review and let the masses know
I agree. I don't know if the current gen is using the same blank, but the model that I have hear from about 3-4 years ago is money. It slots right in between the traditional divisions of a 1-4oz and then the 2-7oz. Its a moderate-fast, which makes it pretty dynamic and the build is excellent. I would, but you see how much I upload (not much these days) and I prefer to review products that are currently available. But, if you have one and love it then its a IFYYK. Tight lines in 23' Brandon.
Been watching most of your videos and they're really enjoyable. Glad to see another one.have you been out making content or ?? Was wondering if you've come in to contact with tx3 from 13 fishing. Your content is in-depth and for well spoken.. cheers from Australia 🇦🇺🤙
They are few and far between, but you always deliver on quality content man thanx
Thank you Dan. Yes......very few and getting further between. I PROMISE the next one will not be 10 months apart like this was.
Any plans on an updated “Top 5 Lures” vid?
I truly do love your content. I’m aware of the time and effort it takes for you to produce it. Thanks for sharing.
*Edit: Start a Patreon
Abrazex, NO!!! Stick with red label. After breaking off fish on multiple trips with abrazex leaders I had to throw it out. Red label is the strongest and most abrasion resistant flouro for leaders bar none. Save your money lol. Great vid as always, a great day when one drops. Especially when boat season is still far off here in WI
REALLY? I have not heard of the love of Red Label like you have before. I'm not messing around though man, I trust my life to Abrazx. I used a number of fluoro's over the years and almost swore them off due to breakages, but Abrazx has been the opposite.
envious!
I seen a video of a fisherman checking the accuracy of five scales one of them you use. He took a 2lb disc weight from a barbell and put a wire tie throw the hole and made a loop . He hung each one and they were 1/4 to 1/2 lb off . So maybe you did catch your pb smallie
Very impressive! I think it would be worth it for you to make a trip down south. You could easily catch them over 10 pounds doing what you’re doing
Hey Michael - you know, a lot of people have said that. And I'm aware of the growing season difference and FL strain size. But, for me its not about the absolute size. I would take a solid NJ 9 over a Lake Baccarac 13 any day. I want a fish of two lifetimes here on my own turf. Now......if I were to catch said 9 there really isn't realistically anywhere to go from there and then yes, I'd be on that plane heading south!
I completely understand that and I’m here for the journey. You remind me of Pat Cullen in how you break things down and execute your game plan. Here’s to an awesome 2023 year! Cheers!
You promised me years ago that you'd will me that Pluton if you were ended by a Kodiak bear, I truly hope that doesn't happen, but dang that is one hell of a reel.
I have no memory of this promise. But, it sounds like such a good story I will honor said will! I suppose I'll need to do some Salmon fishing on Kodiak island now...
@@KeepinItReelFishing Please no. Your content is worth more than one reel. Bought a Conquest since then anyways and it gets the job done. I'd like to see you review some of the newer stuff eventually. Your explanation of Daiwa brakes is one of the best RUclips fishing (gear head) videos of all time.
He’s alive!