An INCREDIBLY RARE Fish was Living HERE!!! (New Species!)

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Turns out that black gar I caught is known as a "melanistic gar" and they are very rare!
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@fishywishy98 Жыл бұрын

Hey Nick! It’s what’s known as a melanistic gar! Very rare, awesome catch 😁

@kiddtwist5036 Жыл бұрын

Very very rare catch

@hellyeah3871 Жыл бұрын

We just had a similar looking paddlefish caught recently on my home lake in Oklahoma. Super cool and super rare. Good job Nick

@618Fishing Жыл бұрын

Very interesting thanks for the comment!

@briannelson6173 Жыл бұрын

Not that rare

@fishingmaster99 Жыл бұрын

Opposite of a!bino very cool though.

@buckleupbuttercup7442 Жыл бұрын

My granddaughter watches you with me whenever we can, last week I took her fishing for the first time (she's five) she caught some sun fish and everyone she let go she said "see you later buddy" keep up the great work.

@618Fishing Жыл бұрын

That’s awesome!! I appreciate you guys watching!

@gmm6885 Жыл бұрын

Nick, This world would be in much better shape if more parents taught their children to respect the environment and those in it the way your parents taught you. My hat is tipping to you and yours. Thank you for being you. Thanks for letting me witness the fishing adventures.....peace out sir! 😊

@Enigamis Жыл бұрын

I know you hate catching the turtles, but im glad you do try and get them to safety as quickly as you can. Also thanks for helping that soft shell out im guessing they were pretty dazed coming over that spill way.

@DT-lw9eu Жыл бұрын

Well done on the turtle rescue Nick, lovely looking Gar as well.

@flyinbrianz22 Жыл бұрын

Nick, that was the coolest thing.....saving that turtle! So heart warming. Thanks for doing that!

@circusoddity1 Жыл бұрын

Please tell your friends about this this channel I turn 50 on the 21st of May I grew up in Missouri and I never heard of or seen a bowfin. After watching this channel for the past couple years can honestly say it is actually educational if you're into fishing.

@PilzE. Жыл бұрын

Always an absolute pleasure ,Nick. Love watching your US adventures, you catch almost exclusively fish that we just don't have here in England. Tight lines, buddy!

@maryannegreenslade78 Жыл бұрын

I enjoyed this Nick, nice fish. So glad you were able to help the turtle🐟🎣

@520Mainave Жыл бұрын

My husband and I love watching your videos. You fill each one with entertaining fishing, respect for wildlife, interesting information and great music. Thank you for being a good guy!

@jthetreasurefiend201 Жыл бұрын

Melanistic gar can be any species. Yours did look to be a shortnose. Awesome video

@danielrittenhouse1321 Жыл бұрын

Between your passion and your drive to bring us amazing fishing adventure's Nick. Just makes all of us something to look forward to. Thanks again buddy.

@ismewhat1234 Жыл бұрын

Hey hi hello to all you fishing people out there hope you all are well and good week

@Ole_Chonker Жыл бұрын

Ngl this man needs a "see ya later buddy" counter 😂

@Leewee1990 Жыл бұрын

I remember one video he didn’t say it when releasing a fish. I believe that fish is in therapy still.

@hitmonkey2984 Жыл бұрын

It needs to be on his merch

@jasonwebb4871 Жыл бұрын

Drinking game. That and what in the world is this, or what did I hook in to? Nice fish, nice fish.

@allosaurusgaming8892 Жыл бұрын

And most of the time, he doesnt even See the fish later xD

@shanebrinkman6086 Жыл бұрын

See ya later buddy 😂😂

@robertflint4115 Жыл бұрын

Nick, the Merciful! Nick, the merciful! Rock on dude 🤘😎

@colbyragland909 Жыл бұрын

I'm glad to see that someone else believes in Fishing Karma lmao, not really sure how it works but seemingly every time I clean up trash from a fishing spot or take random broken off hooks out of a fishes mouth I seem to either catch a big fish right after or my next trip out. Good on you for helping out that turtle! Looking forward to your next adventure that you share with us

@Appalachianadventuresky 11 ай бұрын

you are a good man, thank you for helping that turtle and respecting nature. Sick catches!

@mikeholton3914 Жыл бұрын

you're a good egg Nick. mad props for the turtle rescue!

@evanbrower3192 Жыл бұрын

Another great video as usual! Keep up the amazing work!

@mattnowak1905 Жыл бұрын

Whats up Nick!? Thanks for renewing my love for fishing once agaian

@clintstoner13680 Жыл бұрын

Haha, always good to see another video Nick. It's absolutely amazing to me how many places seem to be a 2 hour drive from your house. "Where do you live?" ... "Oh, literally 120 miles from everywhere"

@RayHall-yo8ib Жыл бұрын

Very cool video Nick ,thanks

@weedhopper Жыл бұрын

Thanks Nick,always enjoy watching your videos at spillways and creeks.good job helping that turtle too.🤘

@marywegrzyn506 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for returning them back to the watery home!!! ❤️💗💖

@dianequince8761 Жыл бұрын

Nice work Nick, saving the turtle and catching some cool fish! Another great video 👍

@lewisp3954 Жыл бұрын

Excellent as always poor Turtle good job you was there.

@overloadedoutdoors7582 Жыл бұрын

Your passion for the outdoors is amazing thanks for helping that turtle there awesome animals great video

@nancydenmark1614 Жыл бұрын

That melanistic gar was cool. Thanks for saving the soft shell turtle. It’d probably been a goner otherwise.

@lawdog25 Жыл бұрын

Love my Thursday night 618 Fishing show!!!

@glennmurphy2686 Жыл бұрын

Always look forward to your videos, Nick. Thanks for another great video.

@mikeconan3177 Жыл бұрын

Melanistic gar some are like night black 🖤 so rare beautiful catch typigpatrol caught one in Florida I think Way in the everglades and supposed to be as rare as albino but not sure but def one of my favorite catches u got

@jaxxonfishroom Жыл бұрын

Great video 😊 I started a native fish tank with pumpkinseed sunfish

@dougcolby3411 Жыл бұрын

Nick, thanks for the out takes. Most of my trips also include hooking a tree or branch. Thanks for keeping it real.

@dannyleeflores22 Жыл бұрын

Hey Nick, first off. Love your page brother, it’s been great following your channel over the years bud. I wanted to see if you might be willing to show what your set up is when your fishing so we can compare and build our confidence as far as us novice fishermen. I appreciate you, and wish you the best!

@loopswell1385 Жыл бұрын

What a cool video, love the rawness of the location and your catches

@epc_flame8877 Жыл бұрын

Your videos always brighten my day!

@rammie1976 Жыл бұрын

aaah i havent caught a tree since my fly fishing days..the memories

@michaelgreene5373 Жыл бұрын

Cool fishin hole! Thanks👍

@squirrelsmagnetfishingoutdoors Жыл бұрын

The 2 Gar and the bowfin was a awesome catch great job like your fishing videos

@alanshearing7515 Жыл бұрын

Had a bit of fun , caught some fish . A perfect day out . Look forward to the next adventure Nick .

@alanshearing7515 Жыл бұрын

Not forgetting the rare can , yes you can fish 😂

@mikepynakker7227 Жыл бұрын

Enjoy all your videos! You're the only You Tuber that I watch all the commercials for. Hope that helps!

@bobmanzi7712 Жыл бұрын

great stuff thanks

@kurtbargar1618 Жыл бұрын

As all your viewers know you are one kind soul. Thanks Nick

@WildLife_Perspective Жыл бұрын

The quality of your videos is amazing! Seems like you always end up seeing a soft shelled turtle. I am so unlucky with them 😢

@dwightharley3924 Жыл бұрын

Glad to see you help that turtle out!

@Llama1077 Жыл бұрын

Great turtle rescue Nick!!

@standbarrett755 Жыл бұрын

Fine turtle rescue Sir!! Thanks for taking us with you!!!

@curtishughes5430 Жыл бұрын

Those Gar were pretty awesome. Wasn't expecting that in that water.

@Maximum-One7 Жыл бұрын

Another nice fishing video! Relaxing to watch!

@TheFishinMortician Жыл бұрын

Another awesome fishing adventure! That gar was so cool, that sleak black look fit well on it.

@mikepollock8295 Жыл бұрын

Such a great day of fishing and some! A very fun episode for sure! You even caught a very rare canfish lol! Great video and great editing! Have a great and fun/safe weekend and take care Nick! See you next adventure!

@618Fishing Жыл бұрын

Haha thank so for watching!

@troybradley9188 Жыл бұрын

Great video good job 👍

@rrosario4657 Жыл бұрын

Nice adventure.

@joshmoore242 Жыл бұрын

Very cool man.! Search Three mile Bay NY..gar spawning. Tons of them.

@garycollins4399 Жыл бұрын

Soft shell turtles are soooo cool 😎🐢 and its awesome you helped him. Beautiful bowfin too.

@jamesmay3599 Жыл бұрын

Hey, brother I think you should invest in a basket net like we use on the pier down here in the Florida panhandle for those spillways you go to where you aren't able to get to the shoreline to net your fish.

@robt9466 Жыл бұрын

Another great video from Nick, aka The Spillway Slayer. Thanks again for a great video, production, content and music.

@fishingmaster99 Жыл бұрын

Hello Nick you should come to Vermont we are loaded with Longnose gar and Bowfin plus Channels right up your alley.

@TheSimong69 Жыл бұрын

great vlog brother... you need to come to the uk would be a great vlog

@riverratfishing Жыл бұрын

You the man. Thanks for saving the 🐢. Great video.

@johnhine8725 Жыл бұрын

Deep down in your heart you have a spot for turtles! Cheers on the beverage can!

@Meditation409 Жыл бұрын

Nice save for that awesome Softshell Turtle❤

@capnchip 11 ай бұрын

Neat video! Nice fisherman. Thanks!

@jebbbig Жыл бұрын

cool spot, great video and turtle rescue

@ancientfishing Жыл бұрын

I find it interesting that you drive to these small places when the Mississippi and the Kaskakia are right on your doorstep being close to the 618 area.

@skraagthedestroyer Жыл бұрын

Nick to the rescue, bless you dude! 😆

@saveeverysinglechildadoptt6948 Жыл бұрын

I'm new to your channel and very excited to see what you do. I haven't read anything but I'm from Ohio but originated from Connecticut. I miss my oceans 😪

@WingmanJohnny Жыл бұрын

Like watching your videos. You are doing great. Keep up the good work

@chriscasterbassmaster Жыл бұрын

Dude your channel is so great nick. Thanks

@BigD63 Жыл бұрын

Great vid Nick

@robertmceuen3630 Жыл бұрын

Wait. That beer can took your bait. Great video. Thanks Nick.

@touchthesun2448 10 ай бұрын

Turtle lover... good on ya mate!

@gsdmom1194 Жыл бұрын

Those gar also come in albino. They are popular with the "Monster fish tank" people. If you have a melanistic, you will usually want an albino to have a set.

@dougidouglas3210 Жыл бұрын

I wish way more fishermen where like you, love fishing and respect nature👍👏👏. That turtle would more than likely die if you where not the compassionate person you are.

@140kittykat Жыл бұрын

That's a bummer that you didn't have a great day fishing, but man was it an awesome watch

@gyongyipearl4723 Жыл бұрын

Interesting fish you've got. Good to see them back in to the water . I am wondering doesn't feel those fish pain when they got stuck on the hook?🤔

@skeeter5263 Жыл бұрын

Good man way to save mr.turtle! I'm gonna go cook up a rib eye now.

@ronduffey3997 Жыл бұрын

Hats off to you for the turtle

@craigroberts3982 Жыл бұрын

Always good. Thank you.

@neilt1524 Жыл бұрын

Was about to hit the road then saw this!!

@theawkwardobserver8757 Жыл бұрын

Great vid !

@mrmilo5203 Жыл бұрын

Good content as usual. Thanks 👊🏽👊🏽👊🏽👊🏽👊🏽👊🏽

@victoriarose3478 Жыл бұрын

I've never seen a Bowfin. It's pretty cool 😎 Thank you for saving the turtle 🐢 😊 ❤️

@danrich9794 Жыл бұрын

Good job helping the turtle

@drcrap118 Жыл бұрын

Great work taking the risk of slipping to help that turtle!

@Dan.W.05 Жыл бұрын

Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello, and Michelangelo would be very pleased with your rescue 🐢

@mathewweston55 Жыл бұрын

Love the turtle cam dude❤😂 6:20

@Urotsukidoji1 Жыл бұрын

this guy has the best fishing day of my life during every vid !!

@rogerbyers6162 Жыл бұрын

So question about your hooks do you file the barbs or do you buy them like that?

@changvue652 Жыл бұрын

Always fun. To watch you fish my friend

@coreycarlson6418 Жыл бұрын

Love it good for you

@crotteverte7496 Жыл бұрын

From the turtle : Nick's karma is now overloaded. It became an habit to wait for the next fishing adventure. Congrats again

@patrickstoyreviewspatricke8083 Жыл бұрын

Nice catches

@Curry_Prodz18 Жыл бұрын

Great video nick! Keep up the great work! #roadto1mil

@cameroncox3062 8 ай бұрын

I know exactly where this is and would recommend to try the spillway about 10 more minutes down the main road at the next lake over. Has large muskie and gar.