Sight Fishing Tips And Shallow Water Tricks! + Jet Boat Tour!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 17 เม.ย. 2022
- Come along for a day on the water as we target shallow prespawn and spawning fish. Along the way we take a tour of the the completely redesigned jet boat, and cover some of the key information you need for ethical sight fishing during the spawn. If that's not enough, we end the day skipping docks with a swimbait!
The spawn is in full swing in much of the country. Its always a hot button issue full of heated debate about the ethics of fishing during the spawn. Our position is that in most of the country its legal, and if guys are going to do it, we'd like to see them doing it right. So today, in the midst of catching fish, Matt sits down and covers what you need to know about fish care, how to catch these big bass, and the baits he relies on to catch them quickly.
Below you'll find links to the baits Matt caught fish on today, as well as the gear he used. We've also included links to the baits he recommends for the spawn and the glasses he and Tim designed for this purpose. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.
SIGHT FISHING GLASSES...
-Eye Surrender TacticalBassin Glasses: bit.ly/3cLH0kl
Lense Colors For Sight Fishing: Amber, Copper
...TODAY'S BAITS...
SENKO...
Bait- Yamamoto 5" Senko: bit.ly/2axAmNS
Color: Green Pumpkin Black Flake
Hook- VMC Wacky Hook (Size 1): bit.ly/35Gtj31
CHATTERBAIT...
Bait- Zman Mini Max (3/8 oz): bit.ly/3tqztzi
Color: Pearl Ghost
Trailer- Big Bite Kamikaze SwimOn (3.75): bit.ly/2NkSdPV
Color: Pearl
SWIMBAIT...
-Bucca 6" Burrito: bit.ly/3p5SkiW
Color: Who Dat
...SIGHT FISHING BAITS...
DROPSHOT...
Bait- Big Bite Smallie Smasher: bit.ly/2ZpCOCY
Colors: Grn Pump Org Blk Purp Prl Bl
Hook- Owner Mosquito Light (Size 1): bit.ly/2zQVKx3
Weight- Swagger Tear Drop (3/16 oz): bit.ly/2V2B63h
JIG...
Jig- Dirty Jigs Pitchin Jig: bit.ly/2amL3of
Colors: Magic Craw, Warmouth, Bluegill
Trailer- Netbait 4" Paca Slim: bit.ly/2M5cuGF
Colors: Green Pumpkin, Okeechobee Flare
BLUEGILL SWIMBAITS...
-Savage Gear 4" Jig Hook Bluegill: bit.ly/2xx1zjH
Colors: Bluegill, Ghost Gill
-Savage Gear Line Through Bluegill: bit.ly/3pCRab7
Colors: Bluegill, Ghost Gill
-13 Fishing Gill Wedge: bit.ly/3pzDsbX
Colors: Natural Sunfish, Natural Gill
JET BOAT TOUR VIDEO: • New Boat For 2021!! Al...
SENKO COMBO...
Rod- Shimano Expride 6'10" medium: bit.ly/32IrXqE
Reel- Shimano Aldebaran MGL HG: bit.ly/2uQ4oH8
Line- Sunline Assassin 12 lb Fluorocarbon: bit.ly/2h4LNjm
SWIMBAIT COMBO...
Rod- Shimano Expride 8' Extra Extra Heavy: bit.ly/32IrXqE
Reel- Shimano Tranx 300 (HG): bit.ly/2kYsvRw
Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro (65 lb): bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- Sunline FC-100 (30 lb): bit.ly/2O4UElB
BUDGET-FRIENDLY SENKO COMBO...
Rod- Shimano Intenza 7'1" Medium Heavy: bit.ly/2QADLTq
Reel- Shimano SLX 150 (HG): bit.ly/2NfdOnk
Line- Suline Super FC 12 lb: bit.ly/2p7fxju
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MAJOR EQUIPMENT WE USE DAILY...
Trolling Motor- Minn Kota Ultrex 112: bit.ly/2vFQypW
Electronics- Humminbird Solix 15: bit.ly/35HuPRY
Anchors- Minn Kota Talons: bit.ly/2F0QBSP
Net- Frabill Conservation PLD 2612: bit.ly/3kdZ3kA
Camera- GoPro Hero 9: bit.ly/2KQ0VEI
FAVORITE TOOLS AND GEAR…
Favorite Storage Box: bit.ly/3kngvEG
Favorite sunglasses: bit.ly/3cLH0kl
Favorite Pliers: bit.ly/2MpUBEr
Favorite life jacket: bit.ly/2odXXIP
Favorite Scale: bit.ly/2f7QgQ9
Favorite Lure Retriever: bit.ly/2TLTJc6
Favorite Braid Cutters: bit.ly/35KSp3O
Favorite Split Ring Pliers: bit.ly/2fT4Qw0
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Definitely on the fence about bed fishing too, if people want to sight fish, go for it just please treat that fish with the utmost respect and care to ensure the future of that fish, and it's offspring. If you don't sight fish, that's completely fine too! Just enjoy it!🎣🎣
Unfortunately there's a lot of "anglers"
That don't care about the fish and they just wanna get their picture with a big fish at any cost.
Most but not all of them are children and follow the instructions of the inexperienced goon squad.
I mean regardless if you catch a fish on a bed or not, there is always a chance of accidentally killing it. As a “angler” I’m out there to catch a fish, have fun, take a picture or 2 and throw it back. I fish for whatever I can catch. And the inexperienced goon squad caught some monster bass and people are jealous of that. Does it matter how they caught it? Or where? Or how? No, no it doesn’t. I’m not a huge fan of that channel but they seem like they have a lot of fun doing it, and that’s what matters. The bitter people who never caught a bass over 3 lbs should just sit down and be quiet
@@jcrusher556 it matters if you care about what that body of water will look like in a couple of years. If you can't be bothered to be a good steward of nature then what are you even doing
People could just eat the fish. So yeah, no problem here bed fishing.
Fishing used to be a mans sport.. u all Karen’s
Of course I love bed fishing. Great tips. You guys are the fishing brains. Right on take care of the fish.
I am of the ilk that won’t sight fish bedding bass. However, since I beat the bank, I have occasionally caught a large female simply working that shallow water.
I endeavor to handle the fish as carefully as possible , and get her back in the water asap. Great episode, and I I always enjoy how you’re one second away from going down the rabbit hole and expounding on all that is bass fishing.
I literally get so excited every time I see a swimbait in your thumbnails😂
First double digit of my life at midnight last night 60 degree water 3 feet deep. Thunderstorms all day so I had to wait until dark to go out. Glad I did. Powerbait Red King tail worm Texas rig.
Congrats. Instincts paid off for ya👍
I have no problem with bed fishing but tournaments that are not releasing fish right away are hurting the sport of fishing.
I fish similar waters but with a narrow 3 foot deep ditch in the middle. Love fishing in that type environment and really enjoy your jet boat adventures. Thanks so much for what you and Tim do. You guys are the best by far, nobody even close.
So Ohio state university did a great study on bed fishing and the damage it cause smallie n Lake Erie… long story short goby ( u local lake bluegill) will start feeding on eggs n fry and wipe out nest in 10-15 min if not released right away plus male might just abandon nest altogether if messed with more than once
Great tips! I love ole school bass fishing! Sometimes, I get caught up strictly tournament fishing. Thank you for what you and Tim do! You guys Rock! Hope to see you on the water on day!
awesome vid, Matt. Speaking of mini Max, I caught my PB 8.5 few weeks ago on one up river arm of Lanier in stained water. Great tip also about not positioning boat in deep water when fishing a bed. Sides are better👍.
Well done matt,thankful for you guys been watching TB,for so long now,it's a part of us my grandkids love it
Love watching your uncut fishing trips. Keep them coming.
Great video as usual! You guys always cheer up my Monday!
Matt you make it look so easy!! Matt’s the Man!!
Great video, A lot of people disrespect fish and hurt them while they are having their selfish great time.. ☹️ Let’s keep fisheries healthy and thriving 🤷🏼♂️🎣 🐟
I agree. I have no issue fishing for bed fish....if it's released right away. It'll go right back to the bed. But these tourney's that put them in a livewell all day, then take them to weigh-ins and released on the other side of the lake from where the bed is....not cool.
5 more inches of snow in upper Mn. 😫 'Think Spring' ... Think spring
Thanks, Matt for making this episode.: I was able to order good Bluegill swimbaits, because of it. (I fish Western aqueducts and other areas where Bluegill are the forage for bass, and going through your listing and using the attached links after listening to this episode made it very easy to order quality baits for my type of fishing.)
Love the content you guys bring!! I love me some bed fishing too, but you have to appreciate the fish first! Appreciation comes with respect... Bottom line is there is a right way to doing it....
🔥🔥Awesome job Matt,tons of priceless info❤️👏👏
Definitely nerding out on the jet boat vid after this
Some really great info. Thanks a bunch Matt.
I really like this fly! I’ll be tying some up today for crappie and bass…….Thank you!!! 👍🎣
Love the videos guys!! Outstanding!!
I caught 28, 7 @ 16”+, using this technique on Saturday using wacky rigged 5” Senko’s & Dinger’s. My home lake is a little less than 40 acres, basically a glorified pond, and the deepest part is 13’ft. I started using the Yum Dinger here after watching the underwater video y’all did last year. The slower fall rate of the Dinger is huge plus in most of the lake. The only area that I used the Senko was near the dam where the fish were in deeper water. Great tips…
Love the boat position tip !! The juice
Those sunglasses are the real deal! I’ll be fishing with my buddies and always see way more fish got a few of them to buy some.
Another awesome video 🤙
Great video again!
Great video. And I feel the same way about bed fishing. Not a fan and don't target beds, but if I see a monster on a bed, I'm trying to catch it lol. Good info on proper handling/release as well!
Yesssssir, right before work
Best part of waking up, is tactical in your cuuup! Folgers sucks btw😂.
Hey man I'm needing all this i can get we are going on a lake small mouth trip on Wednesday so all this information is gonna help me out! hey really do appreciate yall and all the hard work you are doing to help us new anglers!!
if you have a finesse setup, ned and dropshot will be very helpful. tubes, jigs and cranks are great as well. my pb smally was caught on an old, i mean the old hooks rotted off it was a rat-L-trap, that orange/red craw.
@@MrMarrok657 hey buddy I really appreciate the tips and tricks! Tight lines!!
@@blakeclore9495 you’re welcome! always willing to give tips, just not spots lol.
Gotta love that BFS setup for the senko at 24.20
Was cool seeing you guys at Bull Shad over the weekend.
Another great video
im gonna be lake getting off after a 12hr shift when i see a Tactical Bassin video has been uploaded.
That is literally the boat of my dreams! I live by one heck of a river for smallmouth, sauger, and channel cats. This thing would be so perfect! They just built a new boat ramp right by my house and I have a jet motor in my garage... It might be time to get a set up soon
Bed fishing is done here in Texas sadly but not before i got a 9 pounder.
Great video! That vessal🤤🤤
That a cool boat, way cooler than a traditional bass boats!!! I'm a kayak angler so I've always been used to being able to get up in super skinny water or wherever I want. Alot more places than a bass boat can get. I can't cover as much water, but that's why I launch in area I going to fish, & pedal drive allows me to cover decent amount of water considering.
That boat is so awesome! Tons of work, what a great job!! Lol @ some of these comments. Just practice catch, picture, release and you'll be fine. Don't ever let anyone tell you you shouldn't be fishing. Haters gonna hate, not everyone is gonna love what you do, who cares.
Good tips on the Amber! I was getting headaches a few months back when I wore them as daily's. I was seeing kaleidoscopes. I went back to the green and blue and the issue went away.
That's a cool little boat
Great tips
You and Tim need to come spend a week in southeast Louisiana. I caught well over 50 fish yesterday with the same exact tactics you used. Except the whopper plopper 90 was the key player.
This is a SWEET VIDEO
MATTS THE MAN !
My lake that I fish is Smith Mountain Lake in VA. There is usually several big tournaments during the spawn with all of the fish going back to a weigh in, I wish the state would set regulations that no bass can be put in the live well from this date to this date to protect the spawn. Some say it don't hurt the spawn but I don't believe it.
Pennsylvania does not allow tournaments or targeting beds and I like it
Jet boats are just the cats meow for rivers!!
Yeeeessss just in time
13:10 that's the problem though. A lot of bass fishermen on boats will not put them back right away. Even though they're not in a tournament, they'll keep them in the livewell so they could get that hero shot at the end of the day.
Living in Ontario, Canada, bass season doesn't open till after the spawn. But that's due to having such a long frozen winter.
Definitely get more bites on senkos than all other artificial lures combined. Tried experimenting more with neko rigged senkos after watching your videos 😉
If you have a problem fishing for spawning bass then simply wait until the post spawn to start fishing. Even if your not targeting the bank or shallow fish doesn't mean your catching spawning bass in shallow lakes that doesnt have a deep offshore. What happens when front comes in bass you see on beds move off them to deeper water that's close to the bed so even though your fishing deeper your still catching those fish. I'm in the middle when it comes to spawning bass if I see one on a bed it's the quickest catch and release ever to get them back as fast as possible. On the other hand I'm not going to sit and target them for hrs at a time there are different times fish spawn not all are spawning at once so I rather target the activie ones roaming. We all have our opinions on this subject and no one is right or wrong. 💪🏿🎣
Mantap pakde...jos gandos
I'm in the 'let them spawn without stress' side, not a bed fishing angler, hope this can help good bass population for the becoming years
On Lake Fork, one of the premier fisheries in the world, during the spawn you have to pull a number and wait for it to come up to get close to the bank to sight fish and there are more fisherman on the water than at any other time of the year. It's been this way for 30+ years and it is STILL one of the premier big bass lakes in the world. So, based on that, I don't see where the bass fishery has been effected by bed fishing. So long as you care for it as your would any other fish you catch and return it, I don't see it being negatively affected.
How shallow can you go? ... (Matt Allen) "Hold my beer!" Also love the knowledge I get from your videos. New to bass fishing this year.
Ha! You want to go shallow? We'll go shallow!
Always looking for a Newer Video for Fresh New Tips on Fishing techniques
I clicked for the Bacca Burrito and I was not disappointed
👊🏻 He had it CHOKED!
All I’ve been using is a wacky rig cuz it’s my go to and it’s all there biting right now
Can you guys make a video dedicated for spring up north?
I personally know four guys who have fishery biologist degrees and are bass fisherman , they all have zero issues bed fishing
Edited: posted before watched. Thanks for the info. So I was on the beds bc soon as I through the spinner sv3 I was hammered by a 2 lb make. 3 times in 3 casts. I will head back there again after this piss pouring rain day. I can’t find any beds in my local spring fed abandoned rock quarry. I’ve searched every inch by sight. Any suggestions? My other fishery is 7 minutes from house and is Tennessee river downtown Knoxville.
As I get older I tend to just get my one giant during bedding season and then look for pre/post spawners it just feels wrong to me personally
Luck-e-strike vibra swing jig!!!! Please review
Any thoughts for sunglasses to wear over normal glasses?
I know you mentioned the “who dat” color for the burrito swimbait but are there any other colors to be aware of?
Matt I'm down here in Central Florida Daytona beach area it's post spawn can you please help me with figuring out what to use to catch them on?
I've yet to hear a valid argument why bed fish is NOT harmful. Nonetheless, if you prefer, fish the same secondary points during the spawn as you were pre-spawn to target the second-stage spawners. At this point the first-stage spawners will move back to the secondary points. Then move on to the summer pattern. That's how I avoid bed fishing
Matt,
The only swimbait rod I have right now is the Dobyns Fury 795. Until I can afford more of a dedicated soft swimbait rod, can I get away throwing the Burrito on the whippier rod?
Yes 👍🏼 The burrito isn't particularly large, you should be just fine
Matt, incredibly helpful, especially the boat modifications. Can you give us an estimate cost of the total cost of your jet boat with mods, thank you.
I'm not sure I want to add that up 😂 I bought the boat used and stripped, that saved quite a bit up front and gave me a clean slate for my build. Without the tunnel, pods, Ultrex, etc... I could have saved a lot but those mods were the difference between a nice Aluminum boat and a serious river hull that could get me exactly where I needed to go. Realistically, mods probably cost half of what I paid for the total package and saved me at least $15-20K over buying a new boat with the same capabilities.
I don't understand unless your tournament fishing and you're taking them away from where they're at if you catch them and release them what difference does it make.
Do different brands of worms fall at different rates? It seems like my wacky worm takes forever to fall, I guess that may be the point I don't know
Yes, salt content sinks faster with more floats with none.
@@youtubzkoz thank you. Makes sense now
There's a reason why the phrase "did you mike long it" caught on. Because it happens, alot. People snag them.
Where are you in this video that back spot looks a lot like Booker T.
Whats ur opinion on the Expride swimbait rod does it really throw up to 17oz?!
We need to catch a few more fish and throw some larger baits to really feel out the range but it's definitely a legitimate swimbait rod.
I believe if you catch a bed fish and you put it back where you caught it, then there is no harm done just my opinion
Can we see the Stroker Matt??
For one combo you use Sunline Assassin, and for another you use Sunline Super FC, both 12#. Why do you choose one over the other? I use Assassin, but am thinking about trying the FC.
Thats the line I really have spooled. So... that 6'10" Medium is normally my jerkbait rod. For reaction baits with long casts, I find Assassin lays down better on the spool. If it were a dedicated finesse rod, I'd spool it with Super FC as it is a higher end line and to my eye, is clearer. There are distinct benefits to each.
@@tacticalbassin Thanks so much. I am mostly after a line for its castability on longer casts. So it sounds like I should just stay with the Assassin.
I personally do not enjoy bed fishing, I respect ppl that do it properly and everything. I'd rather catch them the normal ways
How are you liking the new Expride swimbait stick?
So far so good! It's handled 8" baits with ease. I'm very happy to see a real swimbait rod enter the Expride line up 👍🏼
@@tacticalbassin right on! Hoping it has a longer handle similar to the MB Onager & Orochi xx Leviathan
Can you tell us more about the 8’ XXH Expride? The rating on it only says “Max 17oz” yet you’re throwing roughly a 2oz bait. What’s the realistic weight range?
I'm still getting to know the rod but it's done great with Treble hook and mid-size jig hook baits so far and I don't anticipate any issue with most bigger baits. We need to catch a few more fish to really define the limits. So far, I'm pretty pumped to see a legitimate swimbait rod in the Expride line!
@@tacticalbassin Hope you guys will do a segment on it, seems like a sweet rod! Thanks for the reply
What state was you fishing here in Michigan I don’t believe you could get shallow enough to get bass that are spawning yet the pre spawn bite is going on. My son has a jet boat that he uses for river steelhead it can go in a few inches of water .
This was filmed in Tennessee
@@tacticalbassin awesome. I went to St Clair smallmouth fishing caught 15 2 over 5 pounds . The water was cold 42. It looked warmer where you was fishing that’s why I wanted to know where you was Thanks for your dedication and knowledge.
I just started to bass fish and anyone could answer my question it will be amazing: what is more effective a wacky senko or a texas rig?
You need to watch the very last video we put out. Underwater comparison of wacky, Texas rigged, and weighted wacky senkos and stick baits.
@@tacticalbassin tyvm I appreciate it 😁 you're vids have allowed me to grow knowledge on bass fishing
Catch a bed fish take a pic and release it . Some states are actually writing the book on how to kill the future of bass fishing. Allowing larger tourneys and too many tournaments and allowing creel limits during the spawn. This will continue to diminish the amount of bass in lakes and reservoirs. Those fish will be stressed and never make it back to home range or bed site. I think this especially hits the heavier in weight Largemouth populations and allows increase of other species, especially spotted bass. This is the reason why NC has no limits on spotted bass. Imo all tournaments should be catch photo measure release. They do this for billfish tournaments to protect the species. Why not do it for bass. Another mistake some authorities make is stocking species of non-native fish that compete heavily with resident bass.
Pfister small Lake for 20 years after 10 years of stocking trout the Bass population plummeted. You can only fish 10% of that Lake from the shore. Since most trout fisherman fish on their feet oh, I can only imagine that not many of those trout caught year after year. You can imagine the rest . what the heck were they thinking. They ruined a great bass fishery for local community.
Water here in the north is still only 36-37 degrees. 😭
70s already here spawn is practically over...
I feel ur pain some lakes still frozen 🤣😩
Wish yall sunglasses are made for larger head
Did you actually try them? I can't wear standard flex fit hats, I have to order mine special because of my head size, and the glasses fit perfectly after one day of wearing them.
Yes I got them from tw when you guys released them and send it back cause it's was just giving me head pain on the side due to my large head.
Bummer! Im sorry to hear that! We worked hard to make thrm as universal as possible.
Make since to me.
If I see a decent female I will try catch her but I won't spent alot of time, a couple casts then I move on. I don't go out to fish specifically for spawning fish. I'm out for pre & post fish. If I do catch bedding fish I always release them immediately. Right back over their bed where I caught them. I release all bass I catch anyways!!! Thier are fish I will keep & eat but I don't keep any largemouth & small mouth.
It's hard to imagine that anyone keeps Largemouth/Smallmouth to eat, ridiculous even.
Why is the bucca burrito 40$?
The main reason for the higher price on the burrito is that it's poured from silicone rather than plastisol. The material is MUCH more expensive.
I don't mind bed fishing I don't like tournament anglers taking them off the bed
When u say shallow how shallow??
😂 Pretty Shallow!
Bc I fish in this pond and is around 15 ft deep
bed fishing is kind of a no no in my book. sure yea fish when you wish, but the fish is in a state where stress can kill them. as much as i’d like a double digit bass like a 14#, i’d pass on it. get it in, lure off and a pic really quick and back in the water asap, she should be ok. granted i don’t really fish big lakes or deep water, most is maybe 15 feet. local rivers are shallow, maybe 8 feet at most, so that is something i can’t quite get around.
Problem is people don’t care what the situation is if moneys involved , bye bye bedfish ….
I just don’t see a whole lot of reward from bedfishing. When I was younger, I did it because it is cool to watch a fish eat your bait right in front of you. But I would rather ensure that the next generation of bass in the lake is sustainable and not bother the spawners. It’s not as rewarding to catch a big fish that’s trapped on a bed and doesn’t even want to eat your lure but it has to try and move it off the bed.
If you bed fish...put it right back where you found it! Even if you're a catch-and-release angler, don't put that fish in your live well or hold it out of the water for any length of time. I've seen guys catch the buck and store it in their live well while they fish for the female. *Don't do that* at all! That male protects the bed, the female generally doesn't. In fact, sometimes she's the worst culprit when it comes to eating the eggs! So get that male right back in the water. I don't care what stories you've heard or what you were taught. Put that fish right back! There are more anglers on the water now than there have ever been before. We are damaging and destroying the next generation of bass simply for our own amusement. Put that fish right back!