Running Rapids And Catching Fish - Ultra Shallow Jet Boat River Fishing!

"ITS GOING TO SPOOL ME!!" Matt yells over the sound of the rushing river! Tim can't stop laughing as he watches the chaos unfold! Come along as we break in the new jet boat and run rapids in an ultra-shallow river full of CLEAR WATER, JAGGED ROCKS and BIG FISH!  

When it comes to fishing we've got a pretty good handle on it, but when it comes to running boats in inches of water above jagged rocks in white water rapids, we're clueless! Watch the chaos unfold as we explore this river, lose our batteries, crash into rocks, and catch some fish along the way!

Below you'll find links to all the baits we had rigged for our day on the water. We've included the exact weights, sizes, and colors. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

Matt’s Swimbait... 

Head- Dirty Jigs Guppy 1/8 oz: http://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

Bait- Keitech 2.8 Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Color: TW Pro Blue

Matt’s Crankbaits... 

-Megabass Super-Z Z2: https://bit.ly/3fsxn9G

Color: Kasumi Ito

-Rapala Countdown (Size 7): https://bit.ly/2U3PwFx

Color: Silver

Tim’s Swimbait... 

Head- Guppy Head 3/16 oz: http://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

Bait- Keitech 3.5" Easy Shiner: http://bit.ly/2bxJK6H

Color: SunGill

Tim’s Spinner... 

Bait- Blue Fox Flash Spinner: https://bit.ly/3qAVlqb

Color: Blue Shad

Matt’s Light Combo... 

Rod- Shimano Expride 6'10" Medium Light: http://bit.ly/2osaj3q

Reel- Shimano Ultegra 1000: https://bit.ly/2PeNvUH

Line- Sunline Super FC 6 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

Matt’s Medium Combo... 

Rod- St. Croix Victory 7'1" Medium: https://bit.ly/2RPMkfV

Reel- Shimano Vanford 2500: https://bit.ly/2PDlKlB

Line- Sunline SX1 Braid 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2tn8EzQ

Leader- Sunline Super FC 7 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

Tim’s Light Combo... 

Rod- Shimano Zodias 7'6" Light: https://bit.ly/2jOUXAO

Reel- Shimano Vanford 2500: https://bit.ly/2PDlKlB

Line- Sunline Super FC 5 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

Tim’s Medium Combo... 

Rod- G Loomis NRX+ 852S JWR: https://bit.ly/2dX9zjv

Reel- Shimano Stella 2500: http://bit.ly/2U8Pkzg

Line- Sunline Super FC 6 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

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8 Year Old Kid Catches MASSIVE Fish!!! GIANT Striped Bass!!!

8 year old JD has never caught a Striped Bass until today. He's fishing with this dad, Tim Little, and he's about to get two GIANT bites! Come along for the chaos and the excitement as he tries not to get pulled into the Tennessee River by a massive striper that any adult would be proud to catch! 

The striper have moved up to feed below the dam because the flood gates are spilling water after a storm. The waves are big, the water is turbulent, and the big fish are feeding! JD is throwing a Spark Shad swimbait on an underspin to mimic a baitfish that has been flushed through the gates from the lake above. Its amazing the fish can even find the bait in these conditions but they do!

Fighting a big striped bass is always a work out but battling one in the midst of raging current would exhaust the strongest adult. JD did a great job of battling the beast in brutal conditions! Below you'll find links to the exact gear JD was using as well as the rod and reel combos the adults use when its our turn to battle these beasts. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

JD's Swimbait... 

Bait- Megabass Spark Shad 4" (Hiuo): http://bit.ly/2XcLZk4

Head- Blade Runner 1/2 oz Underspin (Anchovy): http://bit.ly/29UVegz

JD's Rod/Reel Combo... 

Rod- Shimano SLX 7' Medium Heavy Spinning: http://bit.ly/2AdvIC1

Reel- Shimano Stradic FL 3000: http://bit.ly/35Bufnb

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 30 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader- Sunline FC100 20 lb Shock Leader: http://bit.ly/2O4UElB

Other baits we throw for these fish... 

-Keitech 4.8" Fat Swing Impact (French Pearl): http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

-Megabass Spark Shad 5" (Hiuo): http://bit.ly/2XcLZk4

-River2Sea D Walker 120 (Pearl): http://bit.ly/2NwqBmz

-Hog Farmer Hog Ties Jigs (1 oz): https://bit.ly/3vhhTgL

Our Favorite Striper Casting Combo... 

Rod- Shimano Expride 7'7" Heavy: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel- Shimano Curado 200 K: https://bit.ly/34HlAAk

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 65 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader- Sunline FC100 25 lb Shock Leader: http://bit.ly/2O4UElB

Budget Striper Casting Combo...

Rod- Shimano SLX 7'5" Heavy: http://bit.ly/2L3wppO

Reel- Shimano SLX Casting Reel: http://bit.ly/2NfdOnk

Line- Power Pro Braided 65 lb: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 25 lb Mono: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

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Catching GIANT Striped Bass in a NEW Lake!

Come along as Matt and Tim chase big striper! They're exploring new water in search of these big predatory fish and it doesn't take long to find them! The guys start out with swimbaits and A-rigs but quickly realize the fish have gone deep. A quick switch to a spoon is all it takes to get the big ones biting!

The key tonight was finding lures that could be fished effectively in deep water. Tim put time into the A-Rig (A proven producer for big striped bass) but the combination of deep water (30-45 feet) and strong current was too much for the rig. A heavy spoon (1 3/4 oz) in bold colors proved to be the best option. Even in the current we were able to hop the spoons as we back drifted. We had a very short bite window before the river currents slowed but we connected with two beautiful Striper before it was over. 

We've done quite a few videos on spoon for bass and striper in the past. Matt typically leans toward a jigging spoon while Tim prefers a flutter spoon. Both styles are a must-have in an angler's arsenal and worth learning how to fish effectively. If you've missed our previous videos on the subject you can see them here... 

-Fall Spoon Fishing: https://youtu.be/ldW7yW4Fum8

-Flutter Spoons: https://youtu.be/OH46tQAT634

-Jigging Spoons: https://youtu.be/sCBKJaOj3ss

Below is a breakdown of the baits and equipment the guys were using this evening. We've even included a link to the NET they SHOULD HAVE brought with them to land these big fish with ease. All of the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each.

The spoons... 

Bait- Blade Runner 1 3/4 oz DUH Spoon: http://bit.ly/2aKVLlG

Colors: UV Fried Chicken, UV Citrus

Hook- Owner ST-56 Size 2: http://bit.ly/2cVg7xW

Swivel- Sampo Welded Ring Black Size 4: https://bit.ly/3kflHd2

The A-Rig... 

Rig- G Funk Baits Cali Rig: http://bit.ly/2nD76fw

Heads- Matt Allen Swimbait Head (1/8 and 1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/29RrTYN

Baits- Keitech 4.8" Fat Swing Impact (Electric Shad): http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Dummy Baits- Keitech 3.3" Fat Swing Impact (Electric Shad): http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

The Net... 

Frabill Knotless Conservation Net 9522: https://bit.ly/33vYRaq

Matt's Spoon Combo... 

Rod- Poison Adrena 7'4" Heavy: https://bit.ly/3diigiT

Reel- Shimano Metanium  MGL 150 B HG: https://bit.ly/34HlAAk

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 50 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 20 lb Mono: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Alternative Line- Sunline Assassin 20 lb Fluorocarbon**: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

** Note: If this was a dedicated spoon rod Matt said he would remove the braid/leader and fish this rig with 20 lb Sunline Assassin Fluorocarbon. He feels the Fluoro is a better option for deep spooning around finicky fish but the braid is a better line for fishing a variety of baits with this rod.

"Bang For The Buck" Spoon Combo... 

Rod- Shimano Expride 7'2" Medium heavy: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel- Shimano Curado 200K: http://bit.ly/2tHewEh

Line- Sunline Assassin 20 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

Budget Spoon Combo...

Rod- Shimano Intenza 7'4" Heavy: http://bit.ly/2QADLTq

Reel- Daiwa CA 80 High Speed: https://bit.ly/3hprTgv

Line- Sunline Assassin 20 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

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How To Catch Striped Bass

From Topwater to Swimbaits, we show you how to target big striped bass! If you've ever wanted to catch Striper on artificial lures, this information will help you be more successful. Come along for an exciting day on the water!

We begin throwing big swimbaits in the early morning hours. As the day unfolds we transition to a combination of swimbaits, topwater both big and small, and swim jigs. This combination allowed us to maximize our time on the water, increase or shot a big bites, without catching too many smaller fish.

Traditional striper fishing involves cut bait, rattle traps, and small topwater lures. These are all incredibly effective ways to catch striped bass, but they're not great ways to consistently TARGET Big Striped Bass. We use a combination of swimbaits and topwater to eliminate the smaller bites and more effectively target the big bass that we're searching for.

The baits in order of appearance...

S-Waver 200 (Light Trout, Powder, Bone): http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh

Evergreen Shower Blows Topwater (150): http://bit.ly/2zIkqUH

Jackall DowzSwimmer 220: http://bit.ly/2OqDNMM

R2S Rover 128 Topwater: http://bit.ly/2acSVea

California Swim Jig 3/4 oz (Dirty Shad, Crappie, Citrus Shad): http://bit.ly/2auXfmx

Keitech 4.8 Swimbait (French Pearl, Sight Flash): http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Swimbait Setup...

Rod- G Loomis IMX Pro 966: http://bit.ly/2x9kxuS

Reel- Tranx 300: http://bit.ly/2kYsvRw

Line- 80 lb Power Pro MaxCuatro: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader- 30 lb Maxima Ultragreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Budget Swimbait Combo...

Rod- Dobyns Fury 8' Heavy Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2bGvlVV

Reel- Shimano Cardiff 300: http://bit.ly/2cvhtMO

Line- 80 lb Power Pro: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Swim Jig/Large Topwater Combo...

Rod- Expride 7'6" Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel- Curado 200K: http://bit.ly/2tHewEh

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 65 lb: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

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