Abide Fishing: Fishing. Travel. Hijinks.

The wintertime fishing struggles continue, but this time on a new lake: Lake Norman. Though the bites were rare, I did have an opportunity to practice a technique that's missing from my fishing arsenal. Lake Norman - Little Creek Access 4906 Burton Lane Denver, NC Fish: Spotted bass Lure: 1/2oz Bass Pro Shops Enticer Jig (black/blue), Bass Pro Shops Swim-N-Elite Chunk (black/blue) Access: 2 paved boat ramps Amenities: trash; recycling; portajon Cost: Free Hours: 24/7 Acres: 32,500 acres Creel Limits: statewide limits Propulsion Limits: none Show Your Support for the Channel with Official Abide Fishing Merch: www.abidefishing.com Social Media: https://linktr.ee/abidefishing Original Music by SkidMark Millhouse: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvndVfVUcoQpKC02fh9oq6g Remember to Like, Share, and Subscribe for weekly updates.

I don't typically give fishing advice because I'm not that good, but I think this is probably my most helpful video to date. Here's why: We all struggle with organizing our gear on the water, especially within the tight spaces of a fishing kayak. The space limitations leave little room for error which is why these simple tricks could help alleviate that stress and allow for more time catching fish and less time untangling gear... 1. The Drop Shot - Use a wooden clothes pin to secure the weight to the rod to avoid tangles 2. Tape and Marker - Use white duct tape and a sharpie to label each rod with the type of line on the spool 3. The A-Rig - Use a rubber O-ring like those used in sink faucets to secure the arms of your umbrella rig to keep it from snagging other line and gear. Show Your Support for the Channel with Official Abide Fishing Merch: www.abidefishing.com Social Media: https://linktr.ee/abidefishing Original Music by SkidMark Millhouse: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvndVfVUcoQpKC02fh9oq6g Remember to Like, Share, and Subscribe for weekly updates.

On a ridiculously windy day, I went out to try my luck on Lake Murray, but the weather had other plans... Lake Murray - Larry Koon Landing 1501 Shull Ave Lexington, SC Fish: Largemouth Bass Lure: Shad Rap (07 - Chartruese) Access: 2 paved boat ramps Amenities: trash collection, restrooms, picnic shelters Cost: Free Hours: 24/7 Acres: 50,000 Creel Limits: statewide limits Propulsion Limits: none Show Your Support for the Channel with Official Abide Fishing Merch: www.abidefishing.com Social Media: https://linktr.ee/abidefishing Original Music by SkidMark Millhouse: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvndVfVUcoQpKC02fh9oq6g Remember to Like, Share, and Subscribe for weekly updates.

I participated in my first ever live tournament event with the Queen City Kayak Bass Fishing club on Lake Wylie in Charlotte, NC. This is a phenomenally run club and I was extremely impressed with their professionalism. Even though I struggled to catch fish, I learned a lot in the process... Lake Wylie - Buster Boyd Access 3990 Charlotte Highway 49 Clover, SC Lure: Shad Rap 07 - Chartreuse Show Your Support for the Channel with Official Abide Fishing Merch: www.abidefishing.com Social Media: https://linktr.ee/abidefishing Original Music by SkidMark Millhouse: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvndVfVUcoQpKC02fh9oq6g Remember to Like, Share, and Subscribe for weekly updates.

I must have been good this year because this Christmas Santa hooked me up with an Awesome Old Town Sportsman PDL 120 in that sweet Ember coloration. I haven't had a chance to get it on the water yet as I've been diligently rigging it out with much-needed tournament and YouTubing accessories. In this video, I walk you through how to install the following items to make your time on the water more enjoyable... LED Marine Running lights by Boaton Cup and Accessory holder by Huntury LED Marine Lights by WIMACT 3 Gang Waterproof Marine Rocker Switch by AUKA YakAttack Fish Finder Mount with Track Mounted LockNLoad Mounting System YakAttack 1" Screwball YakAttack GTSL90 GearTrac 4" 2022 Old Town Sportsman PDL 120 Depth Finder: Garmin Echomap UHD 73sv Camera: GoPro Hero5 Black and GoPro Hero8 Black Battery: Dakota Lithium 18AH 12V Show Your Support for the Channel with Official Abide Fishing Merch: www.abidefishing.com Social Media: https://linktr.ee/abidefishing Original Music by SkidMark Millhouse: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvndVfVUcoQpKC02fh9oq6g Remember to Like, Share, and Subscribe for weekly updates.

One day out on the Catawba River I stumbled upon an unusual find below the water's surface. Little did I know it'd lead me on a serendipitous adventure... Show Your Support for the Channel with Official Abide Fishing Merch: www.abidefishing.com Social Media: https://linktr.ee/abidefishing Original Music by SkidMark Millhouse: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvndVfVUcoQpKC02fh9oq6g Remember to Like, Share, and Subscribe for weekly updates.

Being a fan of ultralight fishing, I decided to spend the day utilizing a variety of tiny lures on very light tackle. I expected to catch a butt-load of small fish, but things did not go as planned...

Mother Nature hit us with some punishingly cold weather, so a day of fishing was not in the cards as the lake was frozen over; however, the lack of liquid water provided the opportunity to do a little work around the house. In this episode, I replace the rotted ramp to the fishing shack in the first step towards making it a truly awesome fishing shed. I'm not a framer, but I think it turned out ok... Show Your Support for the Channel with Official Abide Fishing Merch: www.abidefishing.com Social Media: https://linktr.ee/abidefishing Original Music by SkidMark Millhouse: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvndVfVUcoQpKC02fh9oq6g Remember to Like, Share, and Subscribe for weekly updates.

My first foray into North Carolina bass fishing became an expensive one. They say you can't put a price on knowledge, but by my calculations this lesson cost roughly $315.23... Lake Wylie - Copperhead Island Boat Launch 15200 Soldier Rd Charlotte, NC Fish: Largemouth and Spotted Bass Lure: Rapala Shad Rap (Size 7 / Color: Shad) Access: 4 paved boat ramps Amenities: Pier, restrooms, trash collection, handicap accessible fishing piers, camping Cost: Free Hours: 7am-sunset Creel Limits: Statewide limits Propulsion Limits: None Show Your Support for the Channel with Official Abide Fishing Merch: www.abidefishing.com Social Media: https://linktr.ee/abidefishing Original Music by SkidMark Millhouse: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvndVfVUcoQpKC02fh9oq6g Remember to Like, Share, and Subscribe for weekly updates.

I took a short out of town vacation to Richmond, VA and tubed the James River where I was able to land a few fish from atop an inner tube between beers... Show Your Support for the Channel with Official Abide Fishing Merch: www.abidefishing.com Social Media: https://linktr.ee/abidefishing Original Music by SkidMark Millhouse: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvndVfVUcoQpKC02fh9oq6g Remember to Like, Share, and Subscribe for weekly updates.

Being a huge Star Wars nerd, I decided to make a Star Wars themed fishing video to coincide with the release of "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker." As you will see, the force runs strong in my family... Rod/Reel: Zebco 4' Kylo Ren Spincast combo Lure: Blakemore 1/4oz curly tail Road Runner underspin Show Your Support for the Channel with Official Abide Fishing Merch: www.abidefishing.com Social Media: https://linktr.ee/abidefishing Original Music by SkidMark Millhouse: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvndVfVUcoQpKC02fh9oq6g Remember to Like, Share, and Subscribe for weekly updates.

On a cold, windy fall morning I ventured to Clover, SC to fish Lake Wylie. After navigating rough waters, I ducked into a sheltered cove where I stumbled upon an absolute honey hole... Lake Wylie - Buster Boyd Access 3990 Charlotte Hwy 49 Clover, SC 29710 Fish: Largemouth Bass Lure: Blakemore 1/4oz Curly-Tail Road Runner Underspin Access: 4 paved boat ramps Amenities: bathrooms, life jacket loaner station, pier Cost: Free Hours: 24/7 Acres: 13,400 acres Creel Limits: Statewide Limits Propulsion Limits: None Show Your Support for the Channel with Official Abide Fishing Merch: www.abidefishing.com Social Media: https://linktr.ee/abidefishing Original Music by SkidMark Millhouse: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvndVfVUcoQpKC02fh9oq6g Remember to Like, Share, and Subscribe for weekly updates.

(Sorry for the lack of intro, but the audio malfunctioned) On a chilly October morning, I took the fishing kayak to Ridgeway, SC to check out the June Creek Access point on Lake Wateree. The shad were thick in the water so it took some convincing to get 'em biting my lures, but was able to bring a few nice ones to the boat. Lake Wateree - June Creek Access 9483 River Rd Ridgeway, SC Fish: Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass Lures: 3/8oz Booyah Tandem Spinnerbait (white) 3/8oz Strike King Buzzing Tri-blade buzz bait (white) 1/3oz Ozark Trail Shallow Running Crankbait (citrus shad) Access: 2 paved boat ramps Amenities: Pier, Trash Collection, Life Jacket Loaner Station Cost: Free Hours: Tuesday/Thursday/Saturday/Sunday from Sunrise to Sunset Acres: 13,000 acres Creel Limits: Statewide Limits Propulsion Limits: None Show Your Support for the Channel with Official Abide Fishing Merch: www.abidefishing.com Social Media: https://linktr.ee/abidefishing Original Music by SkidMark Millhouse: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvndVfVUcoQpKC02fh9oq6g Remember to Like, Share, and Subscribe for weekly updates.

On a beautiful October afternoon I brought a few poles to the campus of my Alma Mater for a little bank fishing along Winthrop Lake in Rock Hill, SC. The fishing was productive and what I lacked in quality I made up for in quantity: the same philosophy I apply to my dating life. Winthrop Lake College Lake Rd Rock Hill, SC Fish: Largemouth Bass, Bream, Crappie Lure: 1/16oz Worden’s Rooster Tail Access: No boating permitted. Bank Fishing Only Amenities: Disc golf Cost: Free Hours: 7 Days a Week / 6am-11pm Acres: +/- 5 acres Show Your Support for the Channel with Official Abide Fishing Merch: www.abidefishing.com Social Media: https://linktr.ee/abidefishing Original Music by SkidMark Millhouse: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvndVfVUcoQpKC02fh9oq6g Remember to Like, Share, and Subscribe for weekly updates.

*Let's try this again. Sorry, the original upload of this video wasn't working correctly during the Tackle Roundup Segment* Big things are happening in my life: bought a new house, moving, and getting engaged among them. On this episode, Santa gives some hints as to what to expect in the coming year...and he's very excited... Location: My New House Lake Wylie / South Fork River Fish: Blue Catfish Lure: Johnsonville Brat with Cheddar - 2/0 Offset Shank Hook Show Your Support for the Channel with Official Abide Fishing Merch: www.abidefishing.com Social Media: https://linktr.ee/abidefishing Original Music by SkidMark Millhouse: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvndVfVUcoQpKC02fh9oq6g Remember to Like, Share, and Subscribe for weekly updates.

On this episode of Your Wish is on My List, I try a little topwater action with a $1 faux Whopper Plopper in a firetiger-ish coloration. This was actually my second attempt at using this lure after the tail completely fell off on the first try, but after a few dabs of super glue it was ready for tacking some big bass action... Lake Oliphant Lake Oliphant Rd Chester, SC Fish: Largemouth Bass Lure: "10CM Float Fishing Bait Artificial Bass Hard Bait Crank Soft Tail Rotating Fishing Tackle" Filming Date: 9/26/22 Water Temp: 84 degrees The Boat 2020 Native Slayer Max (Copperhead) Depth Finder: Garmin EchoMap UHD 93sv with Dakota Lithium 18AH battery Camera: GoPro Hero5 Black and GoPro Hero8 Black Battery: Dakota Lithium Show Your Support for the Channel with Official Abide Fishing Merch: www.abidefishing.com Social Media: https://linktr.ee/abidefishing Original Music by SkidMark Millhouse: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvndVfVUcoQpKC02fh9oq6g Remember to Like, Share, and Subscribe for weekly updates.

This is my maiden voyage on one of the state's largest lakes, Lake Wateree. At over 13,000 acres, I was able to stumble upon a few of the bass living there in what will be one of many future trips. Lake Wateree - Taylor's Creek Landing 4479 River Rd Winnsboro, SC Fish: Largemouth Bass Lure: 90 Whopper Plopper - Color: Loon Access: 2 Paved Boat Ramps Amenities: Pier; Life Vest Loaner Station; Trash Cost: Free Hours: 24/7 Creel Limits: Statewide Limits Propulsion Limits: None Show Your Support for the Channel with Official Abide Fishing Merch: www.abidefishing.com Social Media: https://linktr.ee/abidefishing Original Music by SkidMark Millhouse: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvndVfVUcoQpKC02fh9oq6g Remember to Like, Share, and Subscribe for weekly updates.

After finding an old school Hula Popper in the clearance bin at Walmart, I decided to put the vintage topwater lure through the test trials with surprising results in this week's installment of "Forgotten Lures." Fred Arbogast Hula Popper 2" - 3/8oz Frog White Belly / Chartreuse

On this episode, I hit the banks of Park Road Park in Charlotte, NC to try my luck at some bank fishing in this tiny urban oasis. It was cool to see that even amongst the urban sprawl, there was evidence of beaver activity...BIG time. Park Road Park 6220 Park Rd Charlotte, NC 28210 Fish: Largemouth Bass Lure: 1/4oz Rebel Pop R (Foxy Shad); Bizz Baits Dizzy Diamond 6" (Emerald Green Emerald) on 3/16oz shakey head jig; 3/8oz black and blue football headed jig with Zoom Ultra Vibe Speed Crawl (Junebug) The Water: Park Road Park Lake Access: bank access Amenities: 8 basketball courts, 2 horseshoe pits, 6 baseball fields, 5 Picnic Shelters, volleyball courts, playgrounds, trails, tennis courts Cost: free Hours: varies by season. Check website for details. Acres: 11 acre lake; 122 acre park Propulsion Limits: No gasoline engines allowed Filming Date: 9/26/22 Show Your Support for the Channel with Official Abide Fishing Merch: www.abidefishing.com Social Media: https://linktr.ee/abidefishing Original Music by SkidMark Millhouse: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvndVfVUcoQpKC02fh9oq6g Remember to Like, Share, and Subscribe for weekly updates.

I started my day on the water with the intention of doing a topwater-themed video. When that plan fell through, I decided improvise and create another episode of "Forgotten Lures" featuring the Storm Wiggle Wart which devolved into a catfish-laden motivational speech. Storm Wiggle Wart 2" 3/8oz Natural Brown Crayfish Show Your Support for the Channel with Official Abide Fishing Merch: www.abidefishing.com Social Media: https://linktr.ee/abidefishing Original Music by SkidMark Millhouse: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvndVfVUcoQpKC02fh9oq6g Remember to Like, Share, and Subscribe for weekly updates.

Every fisherman has a tacklebox filled with lures, but most only use a handful while on the water. In this episode, I intentionally grab a lure hidden deep in the back of the tackle box, using it on the water in a segment that I'd like to call: "Forgotten Lures." Today's lure? Bandit 100 Series Square Bill Crankbait Color: Splatterback *received as a Christmas present many years ago Show Your Support for the Channel with Official Abide Fishing Merch: www.abidefishing.com Social Media: https://linktr.ee/abidefishing Original Music by SkidMark Millhouse: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvndVfVUcoQpKC02fh9oq6g Remember to Like, Share, and Subscribe for weekly updates.

I took the Old Town to a small municipal lake in Monroe, NC to try a largely undeveloped lake. I had a great time, but beware of the bombardier waterfowl... Lake Twitty 2213 Old Camden Rd Monroe, NC Fish: Largemouth Bass Lure: 5" Trick Stick - Big Bite Baits (Green Pumpkin Magic) Access: Gravel Boat Ramp Amenities: Pier; tackle shop Cost: $5 Hours: 7am-7pm March 1- November 1 (Closed Sunday and Monday) Acres: +/- 100 Acres Propulsion Limits: 20HP and 20' in length Remember to Like, Share, and Subscribe for weekly updates. IG/FB/Twitter: abidefishing And if you get a free minute, check out these awesome companies: Swamp Bass Outfitters https://www.swampbass.com/?ref=abide Use promo code ABIDE at checkout for a 10% discount

After a series of unsuccessful fishing adventures, I decided to take a break from the norm and try out a few unusual lures on my ultralight rig to surprisingly fun results. Fred Arbogast Mini Hula Popper Model: G770 1/4oz Color: Coach Dog Cotton Cordell CC Wee Shad 1/8oz Color: Injured Shad Show Your Support for the Channel with Official Abide Fishing Merch: www.abidefishing.com Social Media: https://linktr.ee/abidefishing Original Music by SkidMark Millhouse: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvndVfVUcoQpKC02fh9oq6g Remember to Like, Share, and Subscribe for weekly updates.

I took the fishing kayak to Cedar Creek Reservoir and launched from the Debutary Creek Access Point. As you will see, the fishing did not match the area's scenic beauty... Cedar Creek Reservoir / Stumpy Pond - Debutary Access 1457 Debutary Access Rd Great Falls, SC Fish: Largemouth Bass Lure: 3/8oz Strike King Buzz King Buzzbait - white Access: Single paved boat ramp Amenities: trash collection Cost: Free Hours: 24/7 Creel Limits: Statewide Limits Propulsion Limits: none Show Your Support for the Channel with Official Abide Fishing Merch: www.abidefishing.com Social Media: https://linktr.ee/abidefishing Original Music by SkidMark Millhouse: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvndVfVUcoQpKC02fh9oq6g Remember to Like, Share, and Subscribe for weekly updates.