🤣🤣🤣 Haha...usually the longer the video is then the more fish I've caught 😎 Thanks for watching and taking the time to reach out....I appreciate your comment!!! 👍🙂

I'm glad you enjoyed it....I did too 🤣🤣 It was a very unusual morning. I can't remember ever catching so many fish in one morning. Thanks for the comment! I appreciate you watching and taking the time to reach out! 👍🙂

I know, right? I absolutely loved that morning...the Sun coming up, fog over the river, and no wind. It was a really cool setting 😎 How's the fishing in Ohio so far this year? Thanks for the comment! 👍🙂

@@FishingAroundFenton it’s been all over the place, my video next week was the best day I have had so far. Can’t wait until my trip to the rifle river area early July, it’s gonna be a blast

Yeah....it's been kind of the same up here. Maybe the early warm temperatures may have played with the fish's minds??? Glad to hear it's picking up for you 👍 Rifle river sounds like an awesome trip...and looking forward to your next vid. 🙂

@@FishingAroundFenton it’s gonna be a good one, and for the rifle river going the first week of July to the lakes in the area, loaded with bass and pike

I've never been there...but I can certainly imagine they grow some nice fish in that area. I hope you have an awesome time and catch some monsters!!! 🙂

Thanks Robin! Hopefully the fish get BIGGER next time out 😎

@@FishingAroundFenton Yes I hope so too for you!

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They've been around since the time of dinosaurs!!! 😮 How cool is that? 😎 And they can live out of water for 24 hours. They're pure muscle and put up a great fight. It seems like they get a bad name because they're scavengers...but scavengers serve a purpose in the ecosystem. I love catching them! And yes...that was one crazy morning of fishing! Thanks for the comment Steve! Still loving your new 106 MK?

Hey Chris!!! Tell Robin and the family I say Hi 🙂 Yeah...I was starting to think the same thing that day...the Bass all started looking like they were the same guy. That's ok...as long as he lets me catch him more than once 🤣 You guys need to come over here...I'd love to take you out fishing 👍

@@FishingAroundFentonhi this is robin from my account! the other one was my dad's account!

OMG.....Hi Robin!!!!! 🙂🙂🙂 It's so nice to hear from you!!! Tell your dad to bring you over here and we can all go fishing together! 🙂🙂🙂 That would be fun!!!

I see you have a KZfaq channel. 😮 I just watched your Minecraft video and subscribed!!! Awesome!!! 👍😎

I would like to and i already asked him but hes really lazy 😂 But i would if I could!

Hey Nick!!! Thanks! 🙂 Yeah...it was great meeting you today. Awesome kayak you have...a hard plastic hull that splits in half for storage and transport! Hopefully we meet up again out on the water. Thanks for the comment...appreciate you watching and taking the time to reach out 👍😎

Thank you for the comment about the video! And I agree 100%...everyone who serves, from our Military to our Coast Guard, Police & Firefighters, & EMS...all are Heros! 👍 I appreciate you taking the time to reach out and your subscription...and @ChesapeakeChris ( www.youtube.com/@ChesapeakeChris ) for the shoutout 🙂

Thank you Anthony! I felt privileged to fish with someone so brave. I'd say I can imagine what he's been thru, but I think that would be rude of me...I can't begin to imagine. And you are 100% correct...fishing is therapy...for all of us! 🙂 Thank you for your comment...it was special as well! 👍 Tight lines my friend!!! 😎

@@FishingAroundFenton Thank you for sharing my friend. Going out tomorrow, for the day. Finally, kayak fishing weather is back. 😁 😎

Awesome!! Yes...the weather is finally on our side! 🤣 I hope you catch a bunch of fish!!!

Wow...thank you!!! Your comment made my day 🙂 I have such a small channel and tend to get a very limited number of views. I really appreciate it when someone such as yourself likes a video and takes the time to reach out with a nice comment! Thanks!!! 🙂

Hi Anthony, yeah....sight fishing is awesome! I couldn't believe that Pike sat down so quickly and so near after the first miss. That's one thing I love about Pike: when they're hungry, they're hungry...and they'll strike again soon if given the chance. Drop down GoPro would be cool. And yeah...fish do defend the bed! 🙂 I also love the release cam. Older GoPro's are cheap on Ebay. I use the Hero 9 and you can get them for a steal...new or used. Thanks for the comment my friend...appreciated as always!!! 👍😎

@@FishingAroundFenton I love how they sit there sneaky, like the bait doesn't know they're there. Then they attack. They're like a barracuda, just as aggressive. 😂

🤣🤣🤣 Perfect description! 👍😎

They grow like weeds in that Mill Pond 🤣🤣🤣 I've been there a couple times this year and, so far, the bite is pretty slow. I'm not sure what's up...hopefully it will pick up with the warmer temps. Several people have told me of a 44 incher in those waters. I keep trying but haven't met him yet 😥 One of these days we'll meet! 😎

You're not kidding...the yak is a tank! I can't believe how solid and stable it is. Yeah...that tool liner has worked out well for me. Nice cheap and easy mod. I put the keel guard on about a year ago and it's still solid for me too. 👍 We've chatted so much I gotta ask....do you go by Anthony or Tony? Thanks for the comment my friend! 😎

OMG...that is so cool: subscribing and later finding out we're practically neighbors 😮 First, thank you for subscribing...I really appreciate it 👍 You'll love the pedal kayak when it arrives. I debated for quite a while between a pedal and powered. Hard to go wrong either way. I've met more than a couple locals on the water, hopefully our paths will cross soon. Maybe fish together? Just leave the big one's for me 🤣🤣🤣 Thanks for the comment and for subscribing!!! 🙂

P. S. It never ceases to amaze me just how small the world actually is. Thanks again for the comment!

OMG...that is an AWESOME idea!!!! 👍👍👍 There have been more than a few times I wished I could control the throttle with my foot. You Da Man! 🙂 Got a link to the switch? Thanks for the watching my vid and reaching out in the comments...I really appreciate it! 😎

link on switch or video would be great!

I'm going to assume it's something like this... www.amazon.com/Seachoice-28101-Manually-Operated-Trolling/dp/B000XBD61Q/

🤣🤣🤣 I was using my favorite swimbait....the Keitech Swing Impact FAT in size 4.8 inch. My favorite summer color is called Sight Flash. I put together a Swimbait video where I talk about the swimbaits, hooks, and my DIY trick for helping the swimbaits last longer. The vid should be on my channel page in the "something different" section. Thanks as always for your comments...always enjoy chatting and what you have to say! 👍🙂

P.S. Or....I guess I can post links in these comments too. Here's a link to the swimbait video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/b5Obi6R-qJymqI0.html

Yeah...that Pike looked pretty big. Man, I wanted to catch him! Glad to hear you got a whole day out on the yak. Catching anything is great....catching a 4 pounder is awesome!!! 👍🙂 So glad you got out and had good luck! Thanks for the comment my friend! 😎

I love your comment! 🙂 Yeah...I do love fishing and laughing. If you watch any of my videos there's usually a good dose of both 🤣. It's just an enjoyable pastime. Thanks for the comment and taking the time to reach out...I really appreciate it! 👍😎

Wow...I can't tell you how much I appreciate your comment. KZfaq hasn't always been kind to me, but I keep trudging along. Thanks for the subscribe!!! I returned the favor 🙂. Yeah...the culvert was fun. Glad I didn't knock over the rear GoPro. Love fishing...regardless of the fish size...but bigger is better! 🤣🤣🤣

🤣🤣🤣 Man, that was the last thing I wanted to do. I wasn't so sure about climbing in the back, but it worked! Yeah, the yak is crazy stable. I've leaned out pretty far to scoop up a fish and never thought twice about it. Old Town hit a home run with this yak. Thanks for the comment my friend....appreciate it!!! 👍😎

I had such a fun time putting this video together. I really thought it would get more views, but such is the KZfaq way. It's one of my favorite videos so far....cool music that matches some cool, quick action. Thanks for the comment....it means a lot to me! 👍🙂

@@FishingAroundFenton I love editing trailers together.

I did a trailer and then made this video at the end of the year. This video turned out better than the trailer I made...so I decided to use this one instead. Man...appreciate all the views, comments, and subscribe! Thanks!!! 🙂

After a while of everything going wrong that could go wrong it became funny and started cracking me up. Man that was one tough day. The lure into the net was the icing on the cake 🤣 Glad to know I'm not the only one who suffers now and then for our passion 🙂

OMG....I'm the same way!!! 🙂 They have such great action, don't they? I started using them a couple years ago and it's my all-time favorite lure! Thanks for reaching out and the comment! I really appreciate it!!! 👍😎

Hi Neighbor! Awesome....thanks for subscribing! 🙂 The size of the o-ring I use is 12mm ID, 18mm OD, and 3mm width. The size of the o-ring, though, depends on the size of the swimbait. I've tried rubber o-rings but they don't stretch as easily as silicone. Here's a link to the white o-rings I use with the 4.8 inch Keitech swimbait: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07M5WK14W Thanks for watching, the comment, and subscribing...I really appreciate it! 👍🙂

Thanks! Oh man...I envy you...a couple days on the Ausable! I bet there are some monster fish up there. I hope you catch a ton of them and tell me all about it!!! 🙂 Good luck my friend and thanks for watching...I always appreciate your feedback and comments!!! 👍🙂

You're very welcome 🙂 I'm glad someone found it useful. Thank you for the comment...I appreciate it! 👍🙂

Thanks! 1st time out in a kayak? I remember my very first time out in the yak. It was a cold, windy, rainy day a little over a year ago....but I loved it! 🙂 It probably took me a half dozen trips to really start feeling comfortable. I hope you have a great time and catch some nice fish!!!

Oh that day has already happened my friend 😥 A Pike bit me last year. They have very sharp teeth and it stung for a while. That's ok...I figure as long as I don't lose any limbs then they're entitled to a little payback now and then 🤣 Thanks for the comment...appreciate it! 👍🙂

Thank you very much for the nice comment! 👍🙂 I had two things on my feet in this video. I bought both of them from Amazon. The first is a pair of water shoes. I like them a lot. They can be found here: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08CXKJWDQ/ The other thing I had on my feet was a pair of really inexpensive boot covers. Last year I think I got a skin rash from the water, so I decided to reduce my contact with the river as much as possible. I like these boot covers. They're inexpensive, but I don't expect them to last long. They can be found here: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BZ3W8NWK/ Thanks for watching my video and reaching out with your comment...I really appreciate it!!! 🙂

@@FishingAroundFenton thanks for the reply. The boot covers were what caught my interest. I appreciate the links.

You're very welcome 🙂 Yeah...I like those boot covers. They're not the highest quality, but they're inexpensive and serve the purpose 👍

Thank you my friend! 👍 Yeah...the light at the end of the winter tunnel is getting brighter! 😎 It won't be long now and we'll all be complaining about the heat 🤣 But I'll take kayak fishing in the heat any day over staring at the ice on the lakes and rivers! Charge up the battery, restring the fishing line, and get ready to go! As always, I really appreciate you watching my vids and your nice comments!!!! 🙂

Wow...thank you for such a nice comment! 🙂 I do enjoy fishing 🤣 I really appreciate you watching my vids and taking the time to reach out!!! Thank you! 👍😎

I couldn't have said it better myself! 🙂🙂🙂

Awesome Steve! Welcome to the 106MK club 👍😎 Being a couple feet shorter and a little lighter should definitely help. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do! Tight lines my friend! 🙂

Hello. I have the 16 x 16 inch version of the Yakattack Blackpak Pro. In my humble opinion, it's more expensive than it should be...but I absolutely love it. I store a lot of gear in that thing...tackle boxes, anchor, the trolling rod holder setup, first aid kit, and more. I did end up buying a canvas type storage bag to keep the loose items organized. If I had to do it all over again knowing what I know now...I'd buy the exact same crate again 🙂 I hope that helps...if not then feel free to ask more questions. Thanks for watching the vid and taking the time to comment...I appreciate it!!! 👍😎

They're awesome kayaks, aren't they? I love my MK too! Yes...fishing while standing is very doable...I've done it a couple times. For me personally, I don't care for it as much as fishing from the seat. Standing in the kayak felt like standing on a board on top of a ball...the floor rocks up and down a little bit with movement. It wasn't terrible and I imagine you'd get used to it, but it's not like standing on firm ground. Thanks for watching the vid and taking the time to comment...I really appreciate it!!! 👍🙂

Hey Steve....nice to hear from you!!! 🙂 How's the fishing down there in Florida? I really like the length of the 106, I think it's easier to store, easier to transport, and has great maneuverability on the water. I'm sure it's lighter than the 120's, but I'm not sure by how much. I rooftop transport mine, I'm not a young kid anymore. and the 106 hull is not the lightest thing in the world 🤣 I think it's around 80 lbs with nothing attached. Great hearing from you again my friend! Here's to 2024 being our best year fishing so far! 🙂

@@FishingAroundFenton I sold my 120 and I've been on the 106 Sportsman PMK for about 3n trips now, I love it, I like the control that the 106 gives me and the weight is significantly lighter. I,min Saltwater, int the Gulf and this is so much easier to ciontrol ad fish rather than using the remote.

I'm so glad you are happy with the kayak and your decision!!! 🙂 I've been wondering how you liked the 106MK after the swap. Thanks for letting me know 👍 and enjoy it my friend!!! 😎

Wow...that would be quite the upgrade 😎. It would be cool to hold position without having to break out and mess with the anchor. Ever consider one of the autopilot Old Town kayaks?

im pretty sure they are 12 ft. Besides I only paid 1700 for mine brand new.

Yeah...I think the shortest autopilot is 12 ft. I definitely prefer the shorter 106....easier to transport, easier to store, and easier to maneuver. And yeah...those autopilots aren't cheap. You got a great deal on your kayak!!! 👍😎

I got it at moving waters in zainsvile Indiana. They advertised a pdl 106 for 1700. I called and they offered the 106 mk for the same price. It was worth the drive. It was late October so they were getting rid of stock. Great shop btw.@@FishingAroundFenton

👍 I did something similar...I got mine in November of 2022 from Strictly Sail in Cincinnati, Ohio. The price was great at the time and I negotiated with them to deliver it for $200 (about the same amount I would have spent in gas without the 10 hour round trip 🙂).

Wow....thank you so much for the very nice comment...I can't tell you how much it means to me!!! 🙂👍😎 This is my first kayak but I couldn't agree with you more...the stability and maneuverability is just out of this world. I was a little nervous the first couple times out, but I gained confidence with each trip. I think I had it out around 60 times last summer and it feels like a best friend who won't ever let me down 😀. Thank you again for reaching out...and tight lines to you my friend!!!!

Hello from the USA!!! 🙂 It's nice to meet you. Fishing is so cool...people all over the world enjoy doing it. Thank you so much for your comment...I really appreciate it! 👍🙂

Yikes....you're a little more daring than me my friend 🤣. I was a little nervous climbing into the back, but once there I was pretty comfortable. You're right...the hulls are amazing! I've leaned pretty far out to land a fish with the net and never came close to tipping. Thanks for the comment...always appreciate hearing from you and your experiences with the kayak!!! 🙂

@@FishingAroundFenton My dad bought me a 4 ft, inflatable raft when I was 8yrs old. I'd be out all day, on a pond behind my house. Live nightcrawlers, a pole, and my tackle box. I think we're all that kid, out there just enjoying an adventure. 😂 🎣

Amen! 👍🙂

Ouch. I can completely understand. I came across a bridge last year that was so low I don't think the seat would have fit under it. I ended up turning around. I think it would be a pain trying to right the kayak if it flipped. How hard was it for you to get back in?

Thanks my friend! I got to tell you...I was pretty nervous getting into the back of the kayak. Going for a swim wasn't on my list of things to do that day 🤣 But the kayak is crazy stable and by taking it slowly I felt confident enough to try it. Luckily it worked out. Thanks as always for watching my videos and for your comments....appreciate it!!!!! 👍🙂

Hey Mike! Yeah...the weather is crazy: 67 last week, 32 and snow this week. I stopped by Holly a couple times as well and saw the super low water level. I tried fishing from the shore there, but like you I had no luck. It won't be long and we'll all be out fishing on a regular basis. 🙂 Looking forward to it!!!

Wow....11 hours on the water...that's awesome!!! 👍 I wish there were 11 hours worth of fish biting around here 🤣 As much as I'm not a big fan of winter, it is nice to take a break, rest a bit, get some new toys, and anticipate Spring fishing. Getting the kayak out for the start of the year is like waiting for Xmas morning when we were kids 🤣 It sounds like you made good use of the down time. So nice to hear from you again my friend...hopefully 2024 turns out to be our best year fishing yet! 🙂

@@FishingAroundFenton 😂 No there was about 1-2 hrs of a bite window. It was 72 degrees, so I just wanted to do some testing, and prospecting. It just felt good to be out there. 🛶🎣 😎

Thanks! Yeah...I love fishing and love laughing 🤣 I'm ready for some steadier, warmer temps to really wake up the fish! The way things are going this winter that might not be too far away. I know how you feel...waiting to get the kayak out is like waiting for Xmas day when you were a kid 😂 Best of luck to you as well my friend!!!

Forgot to ask. What type of PFD is that and could you show in detail what lure setup you use from time to time? Thanks.

Great suggestion about showing my lure setup more often. I will try to remember that for the next video. I fell in love with Keitech swimbaits a couple years ago. In the Summer I almost exclusively use the white "Sight Flash" FAT impact version. If the water is really dirty I'll try the black version. I catch Pike, Largemouth, Smallmouth, Bowfin, and have even caught a Rock Bass with that lure. In the Fall I found the "Fire Claw" version works really well. I like the 4.8" length. I use an Owner twistlock weighted hook. I love the PFD. It's an Onyx AM-24. It can be used in self-inflating or manual mode. In self-inflating mode, a CO2 cartridge inflates the PFD once it's submerged in water. The PFD is super-light...I never know I'm wearing it. It would be nice if it had an attachment point for a knife. I think Bass Pro Shop or Cabela's sell the same vest with their name on it too. Several other manufacturers make similar PFDs.

P.S. The other lure I really like is the Whopper Plopper for topwater. I've caught a lot of fish with that lure too. I like the 90 version for size and weight.