I watch other fishing videos and they always have an intro-interview and tell us what they are going to do. Then they catch a couple of so-so size large mouth and spend the next 10 minutes shouting OMG and screaming like a 6 year old that just caught his first fish. Then they have an outro-interview where they go over everything that they did on that video, like we weren't there watching it. In other words, in a 15 minute video like this one, they spend at least 1/2 the time talking and the other half casting and screaming about the 1 or 2 fish they caught. But your intro is you paddling out into the sunrise and start to catch fish immediately. When you are through, you simply say, "Well, that's it for today. Thanks for coming along with me." No using God's name in vain, no screaming like a beginner and no boring us with endless talking. There are not enough words in the English language for me to tell you how much I appreciate your videos. Keep em up.

every time matt goes fishing, we see an amazing understanding of fish habits/nature, calming scenery and skilled angling in general. Us & the cow: Woah.

I propose a new NDYakAngler fishing game: Every time Matt calls a smallmouth beautiful, everyone takes a shot.

A long way from ND out here in N.Cal. This is my favorite KZfaq channel? Gotcha! No ranting and raving..Birds chirping,paddel swishing,line singing,Gotcha zzzz Beautiful smallie! Beautiful scenery and peace and top water.Soul therapy in a crazy world.Thanks NDYak. I also enjoy Greg Blanchard and Kristeen Fisher. I call it couch fishing....

In solitude, catching some solid fish while the birds sing you praises. what a great morning.

Smallmouth bass are natures cross between a freight train and a bumble bee.

You paddling away quickly because of the cow gave me a good laugh, great content!

Some of those strike were pretty intense ! And so classic looking with the flat calmness and straight into the sunrise. Just Killer - So many of us live for mornings like that. I know I certainly do. Nicely Done Sir.

Who else watches these videos at work when you’re supposed to be working? 🙋🏼‍♂️

Did that cow say, “woah? I’m gettin the hell out of here.” I fell on the floor laughing! 😂

I love these videos. Just so darn pretty up there. It’s almost like a therapy session watching these.

gotta love those smallmouth..pound per pound hardest fighters out there..great stuff fella

I'm delighted that the fastest I have ever seen you paddle was while running in terror from a herd of cows.

You know it’s a good fish when @NDYakAngler says “Holy Crap!” when a smallie hits his Super Spook. Great video - thanks for posting 👍

God the background noise of these video are a thing of beauty. Everything I love about the outdoors

I landed on this channel when I looked up videos on Whopper Plopper lure and I've been hooked since then. I pretty much fish similar kinds of lures in tropical freshwater, but the problem I face is with the split rings and hooks opening up almost all the time on decent fish. I even had that giant hook on a Z-MAN CHATTERBAIT open up like nobody's business. One thing interesting with this video that's contrasting with where I fish, besides the fact that we're over 1000 miles apart is that the fish go crazy for topwater, but I have to wait for the sun to come out. The action is hot between 9 am and 10:30 am in the morning for topwater. Keep them videos coming.

Matt you are a class act and I appreciate what you do and how you carry yourself. Keep up the good work!

Just caught my first big Smallie yesterday. Finally know that feeling after watching these vids for a couple years

The fishing is amaaaaazing, your calm voice and the beautiful scenery, I need a nap. Great video per usual.

I marvel at the beautiful water ways you get to expertly fish. Jealous does not begin to describe my shade of green but, you make me smile every vid. Thanks.

Love the vid.... And awesome setting early in the morning

lol at the reaction to those cows, you went full speed rowing back haha

[6:45] At one point I half expected your "pelican audience" on the shoreline to start applauding when you lifted up that smallie. What a beautiful/great day of fishing. It just doesn't get much better than that. Well, unless the birds start applauding I guess. 😁

Another great video, Matt. Thanks for bringing us along. That last tank smallie CRUSHED that spook!

Beautiful sunrise gods country you are blessed cheers

Those cows were from Chick-Fil-A and were saying, “Eat More Fish.”

Incredible day on the water. If that lake were in Southern California there’d be 57 Bayliners out there trolling marshmallows. PLEASE keep posting!

Got a whopper plopper cuz of this channel smacked so many largies

That one that jumped right out of the water straight toward you... damn! Thanks for another great fishing therapy session! "Hey cow, got an audience here all the sudden" great quote! Lol

A touch of sanity in a crazy world. Thanks Matt.

great video its nice to come home and enjoy after a blast catching river spotties today on topwater

Gotten love catching them on top ! Nothing like it ! ! Great video. Thanks 😊

HOLY COW!!!!

As always, I am very impressed with your fisheries in the upper Midwest. You are very blessed to have lakes (and rivers) full of big, healthy fish.....and most of your videos show few, if any, other boats on the water putting pressure on them. I need to plan a vacation up there next summer.

That cow totally said whoa!!!🤣😂

Nothing beats topwater bite. Great vid.

If you decide to offer/sell “merch”, your first T-shirt saying should be “Geez, look at the size of that smallmouth”. I will accept any royalties that you figure are fair.

She did say "whoa"! Had to listen to it 3 times. whoa!

In the cows defense, you initiated the conversation first.

13:06 totally cracked me up! Whoaaaaa

Nothing like a little top water action to get the heart going. 👍

That sun rise inspired me to get out the bed and go fish for some large mouth

That opening push off with that sunrise was incredible !!

Very nice. The crazy thing is most lakes near or in Minnesota look like that one. Long grass. On sides. Deep in the middle. Glass on top. Keep up the good work, I enjoy your videos.

So nice to see those ND Lakes producing quality fish. I recognize a few of them you fish and it brings back memories. Thanks for sharing.

Wicked fights, Badass smallies! Thank you so very much for sharing your footages!!

Love that Super Spook Jr. I’m going to add some white feathers to my hooks this afternoon. Thanks buddy.

Thanks!

Great fish & beautiful waters! Thanks for sharing

Ur videos have thought me so much about smallmouth fishing. I am going to beaver lake in Arkansas and I really want to catch a smallmouth and by watching your videos I think I have a chance

White pelicans at 6:30 ..... this lake's got everything! Great vid.

awsome vidoe as always man you have the best smallmouth bass fishing videos out there keep them coming!

Hey man!!!! We love you here in Toronto. I watched all your videos over the winter and I got all your baits and use them just like you! We have had so much success with smallies it's unbelievable! Thank you so much for the best fishing videos on youtube! You're the man. BBZ1 Rat, Spook and the Whopper Plopper 70 have been absolute top water magic here in Ontario, even in the heat! Cheers!

Hehehe...that was funny with the cows. I love your videos. :)

The only videos on youtube where i feel like im there and i catch the fish myself.

Good size on each!! Good job!

Love your channel, another awesome video. So simple and keep it real.

Awesome!!! These are my favourite top water vids on KZfaq.

Matt the cows just wanted you to increase your credit with “ boost” lol. Nice video .

Awesome hookups bud!!! Those smallies were chunks!! I really enjoyed it 😊👍👍👏

Thanks

incredible fishing

That last explosion...damn!

You are the Bob Ross of fishing.

Just came over from deebo fishing... what a world better

Lol at 2:53 that one scared me. Great fishing videos brother

Sunrise and the video were amazing

I want Summer to go on forever so you can keep making vids like this

"One more for the road", SWEET!!! She was a beut! Thanks!!!!

Urban legend has it.. In Matt's lifetime he has never once spooked or scared a fish off.. its said to be an ultra rare phenomenon of which the absolute best fish in the waters gravitate toward him. Once again thank you for the phenomenal videos.

You are an artist, my fish brother.

As always, I was delighted with the fishing action and environment. And also learning interesting things. In this case about the Zara Spook being useful for both salt and freshwater. I ´ve got two or three top water for saltwater and they don ´t seem to float properly in freshwater because of water density difference. Not the case, certainly, with your lure which besides is advertised in Amazon as useful in both salt and freshwater fishing.

I did enjoy the fishing trip my friend, thouse were some absolutely beautiful Smalls, and top water, there's nothing more exciting, when that strike comes the adrenaline gets maxed out instantly, i love it better than fried chicken LOL" Thanks for sharing that Amazing View as well brother. Wounderful

Awesome video bro. I got out this morning and caught a few bass on my spook as well!

dude, last year you got me hooked on that spook..I even put a feather in the rear...that freakin thing works great..thank you

Doesn't get any better than that talking cows and all 👍

Great vid, I have added Whopper Plopper and Spooks to my arsenal as well. Tight Lines.

I never wanted to fish for small mouth until I watched your videos...damn you!!

Your videos are great. I'm glad I subscribe.

Love it bro. Tight lines!!

Congrats on passing 70k subscribers!! It's fun watching your videos and seeing your channel grow!

Why do you even bring 3 rods... you know you only need the spook! 😂😂😂

Best fishing channel on KZfaq.

Nice scenery. Good fish😍

Just discovered your channel man, and I must say, you're already my favorite Fishtuber. Great stuff. Makes me want to break out my Spook again, it's been too long since I fished it. Cheers!

Great Vid....as ALWAYS !!! The best for last !!!

Awesome

My bass x rod just came in the mail yesterday 😎 stoked to try it out!

Great quality fish bro

I watch the Hoof GP channel as well, and never expected a "crossover" with you two, 😁🤣

So cool I love to watch you fish

Love the vids man nice & peaceful. See you like the red hook in front on the topwaters. May have to try that heard good things about helping them key in on the bait

Those smallmouth leave in such an aggressive manner lol

I really love the sound of mono when fighting fish 😍

Another amazing video!!!

@6:14 those ducks were like 😮😧😲😯

Coolest yak fishing channel on the tube.

Favorite fishing channel. Hands down.

I liked the rotate and scoop net at 4:19, well done. The number of fish i've lost trying to do that and a treble catches in your net has caused me to go bald early.

Bro you are in smallie heaven! Take me please lol