The amazing accuracy with his casts shows just how many casts he has made over his time fishing. Hundred of thousands, I'd guess.

Just the sound of that fish inhaling the lure, you knew that was going to a monster!! Another great video!!

Aside from the high quality of your videos and the skill you so obviously possess, you are that rare breed; a completely honest fisherman! One fish in 7 hours is just sometimes how it goes!

Fishing is a lot like flying an airplane, hours and hours of boredom broken up by a few moments of sheer terror. That is a great muskie. I got to go to Canada fishing 4 different times and caught gobs of pike but only 1 muskie and it was 38 inches. One of the highlights of my life.

Like they say, a Muskie is “the fish of a thousand casts”. That was a beauty of a fish. Sometimes catch just that one fish makes your whole day.😊

You have way more patience than I could ever have. Love the little casting montage... gives you sense of just how hard you were trying. But, what a reward that was when you finally caught that river monster! Thanks for sharing your adventures on the river.... makes me feel better when I can't get out there.

Only kayak KZfaqr that when the video starts, you immediately feel like you're in one of those dreams where see everything clearly

I am so jealous! These have become the only fishing recordings I watch anymore. Love his honesty and that he doesn't over narrate.

I’m impressed with the accuracy of your casts, placing the lure right at the shoreline from all compass points and distances w/o ending up in the vegetation and brush. 👍

I used to watch JG's Waters and Woods on Saturday mornings here in the Chicago area religously. This KZfaq channel has far replaced that for me!! Keep up the great work here Matt. As i'm sure many here live vicariously through you. Again, great job !!

Yeah buddy! The sound of that fish hitting the lure 👌🏻

Good Morning!!

Now that's fishing. Love watching you work the water. Good stuff, Matt.

I still can see that black spot on your finger, hope it’ll get better 👍

Fantastic job! What a beauty of a fish - it's the river's equivalent of a tiger!

The worst day of fishing beats any good day @ work with 2 exceptions. 1) Winning the office pool lottery & 2) Watching your icehole of a boss get fired! Last days of fishing are the memories that feed dreams until spring

What a fish! Worth the effort!

Absolutely fantastic Matt. I'd think most fish would be swimming for their lives when that lure hits the water, all except the river monsters. Sure enjoyed my morning coffee and your exploits with lures that could never work. Happy to see your bashed thumb is healing. Hope you didn't damage your truck door.

Watching that fish explode on that lure made me jump as if I was right there!! Great footage,Matt. Thanks for the video,loved it!!!!

Nice muskie. I'm impressed with your creeper lure. I collect them and that's the first one I've seen that has rattles in it. I'm gonna have to add one to my collection.

Matt, I am a musky diehard, and this is your best depiction of how musky fishing usually goes. Hours, and hours, cast after cast after cast! Then, you got an awesome thrill with a big old toothy critter!!

Nice!!! The fish of 10000 casts proves why once again......beautiful musky

LETS GET HIM TO 1M!!!!!!

HARD WORK PAYS OFF,BEAUTIFUL MUSKY GREAT JOB.

Another stellar video and fantastic editing to keep 7 hours of fishing an enjoyable experience to watch.

Awesome! Thanks for showing how difficult it is to catch a musky and also I like that you replayed the violent strike!!!!

First Saturday day off In weeks and I get to wake up the Bob Ross of fishing much love man! Keep it up

When he makes swirls the size off a Volkswagen you know he’s a Bigun’!

“Howdy everyone!” Anytime a fishing video starts like this you know it’ll be a good one! Especially if they come from Minnesota! Great video as always!!!!

Persistence paid off! Nice fish

LoL! Thanks for including you catching the tree branch. There are times watching these types of videos where it feels like I'm the only one doing that. I need a better Editor for my real world fishing.

A most enjoyable video. The emotion and suspense to the last moment. That only wonderful musky must have been pure bliss and fortunately the animal didn’t get unhooked and you could get it up on your kayak and gaze its beauty. Mission accomplished and a most satisfactory drive back home recalling that bite and fight. I wish I had had a similar happy final in my last fishing trip on last Friday. I had caught seven bass on a wacky rig with four of them quality fish. Being an unusually hot day the surface of the reservoir was a mirror after sunset. I thought it would be the right moment for the icing on the cake if I could catch my first bass ever on a rat lure. I had a first bite on the rat but no hookset. I walked on along the bank and half an hour later with almost no daylight I had a second bite and this was a brutal one seven meters away from me. A powerful fight started which felt like a fish well over two pounds. I was relishing to have that perfect end to this fishing day trying a new lure but…unfortunately the bass jumped and released itself. Well, that’s fishing!

The Fish of a thousand casts, or one!😊

Definitely, that was amazing.

Just got my first kayak this year and these videos have taught me a lot. This is my favorite fishing channel!

Found your channel a week ago. Can't stop wstching.

My Saturday is now complete....Thank you, Matt.

Nice job. Pinpoint casting and perseverance lead to a beautiful Muskie.

that gulp when it took your lure was goosebump-inducing

Thanks for showing the doldrums side of fishing...I can go for multiple trips and never get my net wet. It goes like that.

Great way to start the day!

What an awesome fish. And a nice smallie to boot. Not a bad day at all. Thanks for sharing.

You literally have the craziest first in North America in your back yard. Jealous is an understatement.

I love fishing the pompadour for smallies

The fish of a thousand casts. What a beautiful stretch of river. Great day!

I could see the flash just before the strike. It's a great feeling. Thanks for the video!

I also use to chase smallmouth more of the time but my last trip got highjacked by a case of musky fever nothing like it the rush of catching one is awesome. thanks for sharing.

Your catching up! Only 6 months old videos, not 5 years, enjoy them regardless, as a lifetime fisherman, you do a great job! My only regret now, is I never Muskie fished! , but...I was bass fishing on a lake w Muskies, and one hit my spinner, wow! I will never forget that, of course he broke off. But very exciting! I dont think your like Bob Ross....If you ever get up to southern N.Y. try Chautauqua lake for Muskies and big Walleyes...

Great trip. It only takes 1 to make your day. Nice catch! Stay safe.

That definitely looked like perfect ambush spot 👍👍

Love the casting montage at 10:25 .... it hits home how little there biting 😊

My little 3 year old twin girls both asked to "watch a fishing video" with breakfast this morning. So pleased to see your upload! Thank you as always sir

Great video. I wish I had the patience to fish 1 lure for an entire day. I've tried but have always failed. Thanks fur the video.

Gotta love a good crawler bait video I've got bass on the regular size Pompadour and even ultra light crawlers like the Megabass Grand and Nano Sigletts...

really makes the day worth it

Woot! Another great vid. Thanks for sharing!

Nice work! Patience is a pillar of virtue! Your patience paid off handsomely!😊

WOW! Thanks! Always enjoy your content. Hope to see your Saturday mornings videos all winter.

nice fish brother ...keep the good job

Always awesome videos and beautiful background. Enjoyed your narratives throughout.

Bob Ross of fishing. So calming and well explained

12:48 the echo of the jaw snap is enough to get anyone's adrenaline thumping

The Bob Ross of KZfaq fisherman. Such a relaxing tone of voice throughout - even when he's excited for a big catch.

Another great video. That’s musky fishing. Feast or famine. I got into Muskie about 10 years ago. Ran into a bite where I caught a 48, 49” and had on a giant I didn’t land and some smaller fish. I was hooked. Now here locally there hasn’t been a good Muskie bite in over 5 years. Now I’m sitting with 4 Muskie poles and 2 big boxes of muskie lures not being used.

Let’s go! Always great when you post! Keep it up!

I really enjoy your videos. So many others have all the talk and hype; you just fish. I find it very relaxing to watch, but also inspires me to get out and wet a line once in a while. Thanks for the best fishing videos on YT.

7 hours...Worth it!!

Awesome effort paid off! You and your buddies should tag some and see which ones stay and grow in that area? That would be great!

I really enjoy your fishing channel....in fact it's my favorite! Look forward to upcoming videos! Cheers Dave!

What a fish!!! The fish of a thousand casts...Musky

Your aim is amazing!

One of the best ways to start a Saturday 🎣🛶

Nice job sticking with it, what a monster

That was awesome! Nice work Mr.!

Absolutely correct! 1 Musky was worth the time and effort. Beautiful fish 🎣!

Sounds like a dinner bell for sure.

Any day with a muskie is a good day! These fish will drive you nutz!!

been using that for years. Bass love it!

Beautiful fish. I find tremendous results at night with bass on the mega pompadour. I have caught crappie, smallies, pike, bass and rock bass on mega. Fish smaller than the lure up to 6.8lbs..

Best 2 fish video I have watched. Thank you for sharing! Love your videos

Muskie fishing is more like a casting simulator for me. I have yet to get one in the boat. I've had a lot of swirls, cross-eyed smashes, light hook sets, and tons of follows, but still never gotten one.

Yeah, I used to use a lure called a rattle trapp up here in northern Indiana. It is a lure that's narrow has two treble hooks and sounds like it has birdshot inside of it, makes a lot of noise fishing it. I used to catch smallies that the lure wouldn't have fit down there throught. My dad used to poke fun saying, well if you don't catch em because they're hungry you can make them strike by making a bunch of noise. Thanks for all the videos. Stay safe cheers 😊

It's always a rush to see a muskie make the commitment, get caught and get released. Good stuff!

Ty for taking us with you! amazing!🙏🏻

Thats a great way to get the heart pumping. Nice catch.

Fantastic. I watch every second of your videos, never skip ahead.

I'll happily be the first to comment. I haven't even watched it yet, but I know it will be good. Love your channel and consistent good vibe. Keep up the good work ! Peace

Great Job, Nice Fish...I wasn't sure about that lure...once again your persistence paid off.

What a beast, congrats!! I'm glad I'm not the only one that gets the shakes on Muskie! 😜

GREAT opening!

That was amazing!!! My heart was pumped just watching. Love the editing on this episode. best fishing channel!

Gotta love when you adrenaline is heart in your voice❣️🙏🏼you’re the best❣️🙏🏼

Beautiful musky, made up for the slow day.

ONLY TAKES ONE CAST IN THE RIGHT SPOT , BEAUTIFUL FISH , CONGRATS

Bucket list for sure!!!

Awesome, Matt! What a strike! Loved it.

Very very nice. Great day on the river. Well done, both fishing and video production. Thanks 😊

Gee, Matt, I nearly jumped out of my seat when that muskie hit! Nice fish and a great video, thanks Matt!

Man that fish famished it awesome what a fight

Nice one bro! I don't think I could have stuck with it for as long as you did. Just goes to show persistents pays off. Great job