I was all set to go with my buddy Lee on a fishing expedition into a swamp - this trip would be Part 2 of the Milwaukee River State Swamp Area series on the East Branch. Days before, Lee suddenly passed away; leaving me to go alone for our journey into what is arguably Wisconsin’s most difficult natural landscape - an awe-inspiring world untamed and wild in its beauty. But still taking off with determination, I forged through watery depths to pursue the majesty of largemouth bass living among some secret spots deep within East Branch Milwaukee River – solo mission complete! Watch Part 1 of the East Branch Series https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbST9yuzVe8 In this series I am exploring the upper reaches of the Milwaukee River system. Each part of this series I go into a tight and hidden part of the East Branch of the Milwaukee River to see what I can catch. Smallmouth? Largemouth Bass? Rock Bass? Pike? Chubb? Check my full documentary on the the Milwaukee River. Last year I kayaked and fished 80 miles of the main Milwaukee River. https://www.beyondthebridges.com/thejourney Beyond The Bridges brings together outdoor fishing adventures, life stories, and nature and Americana inspired art. Check out our website and store for more. https://www.beyondthebridges.com/ #wisconsinfishing #creekfishing #beyondthebridges

Are you ready for an epic fishing adventure? Join me as I search for the biggest and baddest smallmouth bass in my home section of the river. Will I finally catch the monster bass that made me shake with excitement? Or will I end up with dink after dink? Find out now in this thrilling fishing quest! Don't miss out, "Dinks and Smalls Need Not Apply! - Fishing Adventure of a Lifetime!" 🎣 🐟 🤩🤪😁❤️💛💚💙💜 Welcome to Beyond The Bridges! A fishing channel dedicated to pursuing the biggest, baddest fish of all. Join us as we explore rivers and lakes across the country in search of monster bass and thrilling tales. We'll bring you tips and tricks for your next big catch, plus plenty of laughs along the way. Get ready for an adventure like no other - It's time to go fishing with Beyond The Bridges!!🎣 🎣 🐟 🐟 🤩 🤩🤪🤪😁😁❤❤️️💛💛💚💚💙💙💜💜 Check out the website https://www.beyondthebridges.com/ I'm on a mission to find the biggest, baddest smallmouth bass in the river. The ones that make my heart race and my hands shake. I switch between my Whopper Plopper and the Ned rig, but all I catch are smalls and dinks. I know they can show me the way, but I'm getting frustrated. Then, BOOM! My top water disappears beneath the water. I set the hook, but it's a miss. I'm getting closer. So, I head up river, against the bank. Another top water strike and a miss. Time to switch it up. I grab my trusty Ned rig and bounce it low and slow along the rocks. And finally, I feel it. The big one. My heart is thumping as I reel it in. I hold the massive smallmouth in my hands, feeling grateful and in awe. But, as I release it back into the river, I know this is only the beginning of my search for bigger and better catches. The journey to find big, fat, monster smallmouth will never end. And I'll be back on the river, heart racing and hands shaking, in search of the next one. #wisconsinfishing #wisconsinoutdoors #wisconsinlife

Looking for an outdoor adventure movie that will take your breath away? Look no further than The Journey. This kayaking and fishing documentary follows the Milwaukee River as it winds through the heart of Wisconsin, providing a stunning view of nature at its finest. Whether you're a seasoned outdoorsman or just looking to get away from it all, this film is sure to please. Come along for the ride, and experience The Journey. The Journey features adventurer, kayaker, and fisherman Mark Brent as he traverses the waters of Wisconsin's Milwaukee River. Along the way, viewers will see firsthand the beauty of natural habitats, and witness how modern civilization has impacted this amazing stretch of land. From lush forested areas to giant industrial infrastructure. West Bend to the Harbor and Lake Michigan in Milwaukee. Visit Official Page for "The Journey" https://www.beyondthebridges.com/thejourney In America, we are free to explore the great outdoors and paddle down our amazing rivers. This kayak fishing documentary showcases the beauty of Milwaukee River and the endless possibilities for outdoor adventure in America. Locations For This Milwaukee River Documentary 0:00 - Kayaking From West Bend, Wisconsin to Myra 5:17 - Kayaking from Trenton to Newberg, Wisconsin 9:36 - Kayaking and Fishing from Newberg to Fredonia, Wisconsin 18:55 - Kayaking and Fishing Grafton, WIsconsin 27:50 - Kayaking and Fishing Cedarburg and Mequon 31:50 - Fishing and Kayaking from Mequon through River Hills and Glendale 41:00 - Kayaking and Fishing from Kletzsch Falls 44:21 - Kayaking and Fishing Lincoln Park on the Milwaukee River 47:18 - Fishing At Estabrook Falls 49:52 - Kayaking and Fishing the Milwaukee River in Milwaukee 55:37 - Kayaking Through Downtown Milwaukee

In this crazy early spring smallmouth fishing adventure, I take on the high and fast water of the Milwaukee River with my kayak. I didn't expect to catch so many smallmouth in these conditions, but the topwater bite was on fire! Using my trusty Whopper Plopper, I managed to hook ten smallmouth in no time. Kayak fishing in high and fast water can be tricky, and I had some tough moments, but I managed to navigate through still catching ten smallmouth. The water was moving so fast that it became difficult to use finesse fishing techniques like the Ned rig, so the topwater bite became the go-to tactic. In this video, I share some valuable tips on early spring bass fishing, including the baits that work for me in April and May. If you're looking to catch smallmouth bass in early spring, this video is a must-watch! And if you're in the Milwaukee area, you'll definitely want to check out the Milwaukee River for some prime smallmouth fishing action. Trust me, it's a game-changer. Don't forget to subscribe to my channel for more epic river fishing videos and check out Beyond The Bridges at https://www.beyondthebridges.com/ for even more fishing adventures. #whopperplopper #smallmouthbassfishing #milwaukeeriver

In this series I am exploring the upper reaches of the Milwaukee River system. Each part of this series I go into a tight and hidden part of the East Branch of the Milwaukee River to see what I can catch. Smallmouth? Largemouth Bass? Rock Bass? Pike? Chubb? Watch Part 2 of the East Branch Series https://youtu.be/U92JrY92lsM I love exploring hidden or hard to get to parts of river systems. It becomes as much about the discovery as it is about the catch. In this episode I get deep into the East Branch of The Milwaukee River with my fishing buddy Lee. We go in near New Fane, where it flows through the Kettle Moraine State Forest in Wisconsin, and have to hike through a lot of fall down to discover what we find. Check my full documentary on the the Milwaukee River. Last year I kayaked and fished 80 miles of the main Milwaukee River. https://www.beyondthebridges.com/thejourney Beyond The Bridges brings together outdoor fishing adventures, life stories, and nature and Americana inspired art. Check out our website and store for more. https://www.beyondthebridges.com/ #wisconsinfishing #creekfishing #beyondthebridges

I love fishing creeks in the spring for fat smallmouth that have come up into the shallows for spawning. I also love the intimacy that comes with creek fishing. The Cedar Creek which empties into the Milwaukee River provides such an awesome opportunity for this kind of close quarters fishing. On Memorial Day 2022 I hike for 6 hours down the Milwaukee and up Cedar Creek. I get into some awesome spots where I basically site cast to smallies both top water and with the Ned Rig and I get some exciting action. Learn More About Beyond The Bridges - Get More Content https://www.beyondthebridges.com/ Shop For T-shirts, Including The One In The Video https://www.beyondthebridges.com/shop?page=2 Support Beyond The Bridges by buying shirts and more from our store. Check Out This Video On The Beyond The Bridges Blog https://www.beyondthebridges.com/post/memorial-day-creek-fishing-fat-smallmouth-bass #creekfishing #wisconsinfishing #Beyondthebridges

I love Milwaukee River Smallmouth Fishing. River Smallies are pound for pound my favorite fish to catch. The day I caught my personal best (PB) Smallie started out normal. Naw!!!! No it didn’t! I flew my drone up the river and over the falls which gave me a view of what the water looked like on top. I’d been up the falls before, but the river was deeper back then. I could not advance by wadding very far beyond the falls. My aerial scouting showed me this time was going to be different. What I found up the falls and beyond was beautiful if not lower than normal water and a bunch of angry and hungry fish. In fact, I caught what I believe to be my personal best smallmouth bass as the last fish of the day. Read and Watch on Beyond The Bridges https://www.beyondthebridges.com/post/personal-best-smallmouth With my Beyond The Bridge adventures I aim to discover what exists deeper or further than the common access points or viewpoints that most of us know well. This personal best smallmouth was caught at the end of my day as I pushed further up the river beyond the falls than I have before. This fish being the biggest smallie I've caught on the river (20+ inches and at least 5lbs) is great. Equally as awesome is that I caught this personal best smallmouth pushing further into my journey and not at the beginning. This somehow sweetens the accomplishment for me. This is proof that beyond the bridges is a mindset that brings reward when executed properly. Key Moments In Video 0:00 - Intro: Getting Up The Falls 2:54 - Catching First Big Smallmouth 5:31 - Catching My Personal Best Smallmouth #smallmouth #wisconsinfishing #beyondthebridges

This was an epic outing for fat spawning smallmouth that ended in a really painful way. WATCH FULL VIDEO to see the surprise ending. My buddy and I headed out to a certain hole on the Milwaukee River. This is a creek and river confluence with fast water on three sides of the hole. We aimed to find us some fat spawning smallies. After some discussion as to where the spawning smallmouth bass might be we ended up going up the creek that poured into that hole creating the confluence. It seemed a bust right from the start. The water was shallow and there were no holes where a fat female smallmouth bass may like to lay their eggs and get them fertilized by an aggressive little male. Just before we quit the hike up the creek and returned back to the Milwaukee River, we stumbled into some slightly deeper water behind rocks and laydowns. With some conviction before we started up the creek, I told Lee that there was a good chance the smallmouth in that part of the Milwaukee River would spawn in this creek. Lee was skeptical and I couldn't blame him. The creek at the confluence was barely six inches deep due to a lack of spring rain. Lee caught the first smallmouth. A real tank. And we didn't look back after that. This may have been the best outing for me this year. Enjoy the video and let me know what you think about my stories. - Mark Read and Watch on Beyond The Bridges https://www.beyondthebridges.com/post/fishing-spawning-smallmouth #smallmouth #wisconsinfishing #beyondthebridges