Tested Bank Fishing Tips for Catching Bass
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 ก.พ. 2025
- Bank fishing is an excellent way to catch lots of bass. You don't have to mess with loading and unloading a boat, so it's a perfect way to wet a line when time is limited. To maximize your results, Managing Editor Walker Smith shares his most trusted tips that have led to numerous trophy bass catches while fishing from shore.
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"The bank fishermen always wanna get closer to the middle, boat fisherman always wanna get closer to the bank." So true...
We all want what we can't have, I reckon ;) - Walker
I mean I don't want to be close to the middle I just want a boat so I can fish more cover than 2 small fishing spots in my area the rest is all private property unless you buy a boat
Shelly Vogler - he's got "it" when it comes to speaking and teaching. Very humble. I think this is the first video of his that I've viewed and I had to subscribe. Awesome dude
omg ur right!
Bank fishermen always wanna get a boat.
Like others said...this guy is a knowledgeable and classy dude...love the respect he had for that big HOG at the end.
Finally a video with sense, substance and easy to understand (and my first language is not English)
I’ve been looking videos for the past couple of weeks
And they either have no substance or they are so deep into the info that they don’t say anything.
This video is like a friend is explaining things with normal words.
Thank you guys keep up with the great videos
"quit watching videos and get out there" down to earth man. Had to subscribe to this. Very knowledgeable. I appreciate your advice bud
Thank you for saying,"Quit watching watching videos, and get out there and fish."
Hands down, best advice out there.
Grandpa would always say,"You won't learn, or catch a thing without getting the line wet."
I've been trying to fish my local lakes for the last 5 years with not even a bite. I know I'm doing something wrong but I don't have any fishing friends to help me learn. I keep going because I enjoy fishing but catching something would be nice too
@gabemartinez2558 I think a different lake is going to be the best bet. I love to fish but I couldn't stand a 0 batting average for that long. Good luck, tight lines!
Very good advice. It's hard to believe how many people think that just because they're on land the fish are oblivious to them. Some of my biggest bass have come from quietly working a bank.
I spend my evenings wading in my local river, music playing on my phone and certainly not being stealthy. My favorite are the comments from others watching me release fish listening to Clutch. 😁
Definitely classy and knowledgeable...love the respect he showed for that big mama bass..
Another great video. I’m learning that bank fishing is a win-win. Fun, low-cost entry to fishing. The walking is good for me. And the silence helps with the stress. Ok....that’s a win-win-win. Lol.
This is the kinda guy i wanna be like when i get alittle older, great video man, kinda video that motivates you to get out there asap, thanks
Thanks for watching, Isaac! Good fishing. - Walker
Thank you for explaining being quiet. As a lifelong hunter, I recently picked up fishing. Still have a lot to learn.
Thanks for givin us bank yankers some key knowledge! appreciate that👊👊👊
Almost cried watching this. You said quit watching fishing videos and go have fun. I keep coming home without a story of catching a bass. I’ve spent a good bit on lures and an okay bait caster. I can’t catch my bass. I’m not gonna quit tho and ima go out there and have fun. Thanks man
Another thing you need to understand is these people in fishing videos go to STOCKED PONDS AND LAKES. Alot of it is private areas on someone's property. I use to get jealous when watching them then I had to ask myself "is my wrist work or lures any different than theirs or is it the location??? Trust me,you'd catch a hog too if you had access to film in a trophy pond
@@nekaneka-lo2jsyep just like “trophy hunters” hunting a private deer ranch. It’s all inauthentic
I bank fish a river with a 6ft 6 rod. I only bring one all arounder baitcasting setup and one spinning rod. One thing I desperately need is a way to easily stow my spinning rod while still having easy access to it. I love the point of being stealthy, I honestly haven't noticed my voice cause any sort of disturbance in the water but footsteps most certainly have. I could see how your voice may play a role in areas with less human activity though. I fished a new pond with a friend a few summers ago and we struggled all day. On our way out, we walked a trail closer to the bank that lead into a small shaded cove with tons of structure that I never saw because I wasn't moving enough. We spooked so many fish that I felt a combination of sickness and elation. We went back a few days later tip toeing along that same bank making long casts and crushed it.
One of the tips I always tell myself is that even if I go out and fish for a few hours and catch absolutely nothing, no bites or nothing I always remember to keep my head up and tomorrow is another day
Bad day of fishing still beats a good day working
Idk it’s really hard not to feel like it was a huge waste of time especially for those of us who can’t often break loose from work, obligations, etc.
Long time catfish fisherman. Decided to start Bass fishing while catfishing to be more active. I think these tips will help. Thanks.
Great tips and helpful information! Not everyone has a boat and there are a lot of bank fishermen! Nice job!
Thanks. We'll be adding a lot more bank-fishing pieces this year.
Good to hear!
Stop watching videos and go out!!! Great video!!! I am a bank fisherman. Got lucky and found a pond for $5(farm pond) that I can walk or donate another $5 and to use a small aluminum boat and paddle!!!
The worst thing about my area: most fishing access points are boat launches on lakes that are otherwise private. The constant noise from boats mixed with crowded fishing.....its hard to catch anything without a boat up here and thats not in my future.
I appreciate the video! I'm jealous beyond belief, honestly.
You have to travel or fund a river to drive down maybe 30 mins away im sure you can find some good holes even creeks you can catch smallies and rock bass. You have to fish where few people fish, and you gotta go out and explore to find em
Very informative and a great video. I especially like the mini fridge strapped to your back.
Good video. Have this guy do more vids.
GreenGhostMan A bunch more from Walker already in the queue.
I agree! I've recently come across the videos Walker is in and I love them all so far... great teaching style!! I still have a lot to watch but please keep them coming W2F/Walker!!!
I bank fish 99% of the time, it has it's ups and downs...don't have to worry about how bad the boat launch is, but have to carry rods, tackle boxes, and snacks. I can fish off the bank and hit that hole that only other way back there is a kayak. But I fish farm ponds and gravel pits so it a battle figuring out what baits they want. I might use a real shallow running square bill in the pond but the gravel pit can handle a 7-11' crankbait without getting into the grass
Geaux Tigers!!!!
This is the LAST fishin' video I'm watching. Time to go fishin'! Great advice. :-)
Walker nailed his sign-off with that comment. Good advice for all of us in this digital age!
love it! hahaha
Great tips. Anything with bank fishing tips is greatly appreciated
We will definitely add a lot more to the bank fishing library this year!
My North Carolina raised mom learned to fish from another woman, using a cane pole and bobber. Mom told me they used to crawl the last ten yards or so to the shore. Stealth indeed, in the Dismal Swamp.
These are great tips. Stealth is always a key when fishing.
Glad you found them helpful. Thank you for watching. - Walker
Earned a sub here. Excellent tips and this dude is knowledgeable and humble. Good traits to have while Bass fishing! 😃
Good deal. Good looking fella too with that red beard ; ). Bass find it hard to resist.
Great tips I have to bank fish at this time don't have a boat or a kayak and will be trying it also new at bass fishing thank you
Not sure why I watched this video but im glad i did! I enjoyed the host and how he presented everything. Yall earned a new sub. Get out and fish!
I’m not lying but this has to be the best vid yet in my opinion great job
First of all I wanna say I love all the videos on this channel but he does them the best! And also I wish there was a Wired2Hunt with him in it 😂
Famous words "quit watching fishing videos and get out and fish"
I don't beat around the bush! - Walker
I do 😂 I just watch this for some reason 😂
Sadly there are no fish at work
Very good video. Full of useful information. I always like to see people helping others get started in our wonderful sport of fishing.
Thanks BassBound TV. Appreciate the words.
No problem keep up the good work and thanks for the subscription.
This is one of the best videos I have seen. Thank you.
Thank you! Glad it helped!
I would love to see more bank fishing videos! Thats about all I'm able to do right now and it's a little tricky.
Any specifics on what your challenges are and we'll try to address those in upcoming videos for you. Got a lot of bank fishing stuff coming.
Well I find myself at a lot of different boat ramps and docks so traffic and noise isn't the best lol. So maybe a video on that(more less on limited space)?
Also on a side note, not sure if you ever come to the central Florida area but we have a place called Saddle Creek; it's a great place to fish both bank and off a boat and would make for great time and video.
Good on you Brother. Never even heard of you all. I like the cut of your jib.
Great advice, I learned some things. Thanks 👍🎣🇺🇸
Could you do a video where you cast along the grass or weeds and race a weightless plastic worm back towards you ? Bass don't hit that often , but when they do , watching them run that lure down just under the surface is priceless !..
This man couldn't be more right amen sir you are a bank fish master
great video!! I fish from the bank 90% of the time..any tips I can get are greatly appreciated!! very helpful.. thanks!
You're welcome. Thanks for watching! We'll be adding a lot more bank fishing pieces!
Thanks!! I look forward to watching more bank fishing videos..Good luck on the water!
Great video. Very motivational.
I just got back into fishing again. I've got that same lure, and I've been catching bass like crazy on it.
Apartment living no boats aloud. So I bank fish most of the time. Using 8 to 12 lb test. Works for me.
Good video, thanks! Gonna try my hand at it, though I do love fishing for bluegill. :)
great vide...any tips on best time of day to go fishing for hot summer days? bait....hook size....thanks again for the video!!!!
Best times are whenever you can get out! Although, hot days you'll find the fish cooperate a little better early morning and late evening into night. Thanks for commenting!
@@Wired2Fish wow.....THAT'S a fast response......thanks a lot !!!!
Great tips - thank you very much!
Thanks Math Teacher! Assume you're a math teacher? If so, enjoy your well-deserved summer and good fishing to you.
Great tips, stealth is key.
Great tips!
I feel like he made this video for me because I stay watching videos because I never catch anything when I go out to fish maybe 1 or 2 fish a month after fishing for hours each day but I’m gonna take his advice and move around a little bit more to find the fish before I just decide to sale all my rods and tackle lol
good tips, i always cant few feet from shore my 1st cast near the shore always check :D
great video, just what i needed to see this morning, all though here in ohio were gonna have snow all day and 40 mph winds and sunday its gonna be 75 lol. no serious i 99 % of the time bank fish and use that type of bag but i do take 4 or 5 rods with different setups maybe that's a mistake? just being lazy and not wanting to retie all day. we had a cold front and it had pushed all the fish back off and i fished the deepest hole in the small quarry i was fishing for two hours straight just thinking they had to b deep with that cold snap the whole country had a few weeks ago, so thanks for the info next time i wont b fishing the same spot for two hours without a nibble.
Thanks for the feedback, and sounds like you have a solid bank fishing program. We're glad the info was helpful.
Excellent tips. Thank you 👍
Awesome video thanks for the tips
Very informative but how do you feel about the channel reel outdoorsy?
Great video. Simple tips go a loooong way!
Appreciate that Herman, very important to cover many topics, beginner and basic to experienced and advanced.
Great video!
Good tips!!
Great video thanks. - Scott.
Thanks for watching, Scott. - Walker
Great advice! It definitely works....
Well, it's what I do. while waiting for patients, I watch bass fishin' videos. 🎣
Last summer i wrnt camping at brilee campground in ct and i caught 3 the first day
0 the second day, and 8 the final day, the third day was my bday and i caught a 8.56 pound bass witch and is my PB large mouth
Sounds like an excellent camping outing! Congrats on the giant birthday bruiser!
No such thing as a bad cast if your lure is in the water. I've caught them casting over trees, I play it where it lays like a golf ball!!!! 😂😂😂😂😂😂 Great video... I've been having trouble determining my weakness but seem to be more efficient at pitching in cover. Which would mean everything else is my weakness.... I hate fishing deep and rarely use crankbaits unless it's a 6xd.
Thanks👍
Awesome video man. Very cool tips!
You bet, appreciate it Scott.
Best line was "quit watching fishing videos" I'm headed to my local river bridge NOW!
I enjoyed that video I'm going to subscribe
Nice video, some good tips
Appreciate it, and looking forward to some more shore fishing videos in the near future.
Where did you get that top water frog lure shirt? thats awesome
You can order it here: www.spro.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=P0062%2DB%2DALL
Thank you. I took notes.
I wish he’d talked about what kind of baits to use when.
Try using a swimbait jig with a soft crayfish bait on it like he had showed at the end. Try using a pumpkin green or black and blue color
when it is hot how can I catch deep-water bass from shore? what lure and rig?
You absolutely right.
I bank fish almost exclusively and have been trying to get better with a baitcaster, but every time I got out all I can think about is how much easier it would be to fish it with a spinning set up. Nothing worse than tagging a branch in the middle of a cast and blowing your reel up on the first few casts.
solesolace maybe carry a pocket knife and cut some branches down. If you know the land owner.
solesolace keep practicing, and mind your surroundings. there's a lot more lures, techniques, and presentations that you can utilize or maximize using a baitcaster over a spinning setup. so keep mastering it and it'll pay off big time, I promise. my bank fishing setup consists of 6 baitcasting setups and 1 spinning, although ideally I'd like to add another spinning setup to my arsenal (my UL is a spinning too, obviously). spinning setups are best for finesse techniques; I won't throw anything over 1/8 oz. -- MAYBE 1/4 oz. sometimes -- on my spinning setup. all the 'fun', moving baits or power-fishing presentations are most effectively used on a baitcaster
Fish with whatever you are comfortable with and have the most fun with. I don't care if it's a push-button reel. Everyone's preferences are different! Thanks for watching. - Walker
I live by lake Erie so having a boat nice ! All the Pearls full if people get crowed it at times
THANK YOU
i love this guy
+hydrate claypool he's as charming in person as he is good looking, plus a load of fun to give sh*t to. Very reactive. Makes for a good co-worker.
Good intel TY !
nice video , subscribed on your channel
How does your bait go so far specially when you cast it at those 45 angles? I have a bait caster reel. What kind of rod and line do I need to for it to go far without me having to use a lot of power to cast it?
A lot of practice and the right gear! The gear I used in the video is listed in the description above. I was also using 17-pound Seaguar Invizx Fluorocarbon line. - Walker
Need a southern muddy water video.I've never seen one.
We just shot some last week. They will be published soon!
ware i'm at we have this thing called winter, I'm always waiting for Bass to open, chomping at the bit 2-3 days prior to opener, you can catch and release but can't keep until opener, but i'm in it for fun not a trophy C.P.R.
The world needs more anglers like you Mike. Release to fight another day. Our northern MN office is dealing with your pain. Ice until mid-April, then still can't legally chase gamefish (bass, pike, walleye) until May 13th.
2:49 is how I fish. Cast is all in the hips from what TH-cam says.
Ive watched all the videos and know all the techniques, but I can't find a good place to fish. What should I look for in the body of water im fishing?
It's tough to say without know more about the place you're fishing. This time of year the bass are a lot tougher to catch at least in the mid-section to northern part of the US because cold water has them feeding a lot less. So they are not as active and not as willing to eat a lure. As it gets further into spring you will start to piece it together a little easier. But if you can figure out if there are deeper areas, breaklines where it changes from shallow to deep or vice versa, maybe isolated cover in the lake like a laydown tree, brush pile, rocks, etc. Those can all hold fish. Irregular features like a point of land or grass, a high spots or a ditch or little creek running into the lake. You're basically looking a lot of times for changes. But the search is definitely a lot harder when the water is so cold. As it warms up those fish will move shallower and bank fishermen have a lot more opportunities. - Jason
Jason, thanks for the reply man. I live in the Potomac River area on the Virginia side. Thanks for the advice, after I read this I immediately thought of a place. Its a laid down tree with part of it submerged and it falls into a bunch of lily pads, I might go try that sometime this week. Thanks alot for your help!
i need more of this walker txas ranger
"Stop watching videos and go fish"
It's 54 degrees.. or I would
Put a jacket on!
There are fish right underneath or in front of me when I go to a local lake, but they won't bite. I've tried spinners, flies, swimbaits, & poppers. They'll all gather around my lures, but not bite them. Any tips?
Throw a nightcrawler and its over
Let’s see you fish like that in California lol 😂 lot more competition out her bud
how should I fish when I can only fish in 1-2 spots on the whole pond/lake bacuse of privacy and weeds
honestly find another pond.. the #1 thing I see amateur's do is stand in one spot.. If I'm not able to walk around the whole pond then I won't fish it.. you gotta cast and move, constantly covering water and land
Slight problem every pond where I live is drainage ponds that have no trespassing (not to mention theres only 2 or 3 of them within my city and no car either I've tested my luck a few times but still never caught any fish in about 5 or 6 of them I've tried) only place I've ever caught fish is the lake that only has one spot to cast from hell its now been like 2 years since I've seen a bass I literally live on lake simcoe the worlds best smallmouth fishery but no boat=no point in even trying lake simcoe unless for perch.
Can u guys make a big swimbait vid in ponds?
Bass Casters Yes. Actually have the shoot scheduled for next month already.
Wired2Fish can't wait!!! I'm a huge swimbait fisherman!!!!!
What rod & reel combo was that?
the bass usually spawn at lake pockets and there was one behind him then he went there caught a big one
Hey man trying to find some reviews on the Flambeau P50BP but they are pretty scarce. Ended up ordering one anyway lol how do you like it?
Hi Alex, good deal, we think you'll like it. We like the fact that we can pack a good variety of tackle in it so we're covered for just about anything from the bank, or a buddy's boat. Good heavy build quality, so durability seems very good. We're believers in the Zerust trays for protecting hooks/terminal tackle from rust, so that's an additional plus. Let us know how your's is working for you.
Just got it today and it is awesome. I didn't come close to filling it up. Very rugged and durable construction, which I believe will hold up a long time. If not I think it even has a 3 year warranty. I wasn't sure how the line feeder would work but it is great I use it for leaders. If anyone is reading this Academy Sports has them right now for $100, which is a great deal considering it has at least $50 worth of flambeau zerust box's included.
okay, ill quit watching fishing videos. bye! hahaha joking. I subscribed xD
Haha thanks!
How do you find a break line?
Almost 100 k subscribers
Yes sir. Thank you! ;-)
Evan Allen almost 200k 🔥
Great advice!
Thanks man, glad it has some value. We have more bank content coming online at Wired2Fish.com starting Monday next week.
Damn maybe i needtobe quite. I catch some ok sized LMB, but i am listening to music and bs'n with my fishing buddy. Guessing that's why most my bites come from 30 plus ft away from me
if the air temperature is in the high 60's, should the water temp be in the 50's? bank fishing question from me.
Hard to say. I always heard if you don't have a good temperature guage to take the recent highs and lows and split the difference to get close to the water temps. Obviously the size of the body of water matters. So when it's warming in the spring, smaller bodies of water warm up faster than larger bodies of water. The reverse is true going into winter.
Wired2Fish oh okay, that makes sense. I fish a slough away from the main river. another question I have that is bothering me is.. do carp chase away bass? I've read some forums and some anglers believes carp are aggressive feeders therefore making bass feel uncomfortable. another theory is when there
is to much carp activity, the bass becomes easily spook and shy. what's your guys opinion on this? the carp at the slough where I'm fishing is active, always crashing the surface. and there's a alot of them.
I absolutely believe carp scare bass away. We have lots of 'em in my home lake and if you see 'em rolling in the grass beds, might as well pull up the trolling motor and move. -- Walker
What tackle bag where you using
The link can be found in the description.
I wish i could do that... And what i mean is ive said im going to go fishing for 30min or an hour and wind up staying all day or atleast 4 hours