The Most Polarizing Man in Pro Fishing (The Bilge Podcast)

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  • Chris Zaldain and Trait Zaldain sit down with ‪@randyblaukatintuitive‬ on this week's Bilge Podcast presented by ​⁠‪@battlebornbatteries‬
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  • @Zaldaingerous
    @Zaldaingerous  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +65

    I went ahead and made this Bilge public, because a live chat will cover up Randy’s face with how this episode was framed. He’s a little too far to the right and we don’t want his face to be covered if we did a premiere with live chat. While you are here - watch my last vlog hunting for rattlesnakes. It’s a good vlog that is not just fishing. Maybe my favorite non-fishing vlog.

    • @peterlong9629
      @peterlong9629 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Appreciate your thoughtfulness Chris! ❤

    • @bamadondon0495
      @bamadondon0495 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Nobody watch the last vlog... Unless u wanna have a heart attack 😂. Jk . ✌️

    • @academicmailbox7798
      @academicmailbox7798 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      To clarify, you mean his head in the camera frame is too far to the right. Reading this at first I thought it meant, too far to the right on the political spectrum. And that was confusing. Then it dawned on me, it was a photography and not a political thing.

    • @troyrichardson4049
      @troyrichardson4049 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Getting in a hole with a rattlesnake... nope! 😮😂

    • @jessecooper9795
      @jessecooper9795 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +19

      First time I've ever heard someone say Randy is too far to the right 🤣

  • @brendanlee8287
    @brendanlee8287 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +43

    Randy's view on conservation is what we all need to get behind. He's a no BS dude.

    • @bamadondon0495
      @bamadondon0495 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Can't argue that

  • @bill-qv3er
    @bill-qv3er 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +41

    Tournaments are out of control. These fisheries get absolutely hammered, especially here in Florida where I live. I am an hour from the Harris Chain which is just terrorized during Jan, Feb and March. College, high school, and professional all beat that chain to death. Kissimmee and Okeechobee get the same pressure.

    • @Steve13lb12oz
      @Steve13lb12oz 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Yep, and one of the people out there beating on Florida lakes for many many years is Randy Blaukat.

    • @Kendrix1
      @Kendrix1 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I live in Central Florida and I don't know if there is really any statistics, creel reviews, shocking samples to verify if tournament fishing has adversely affected the fisheries. I am a scientist and anecdotal thoughts don't impress me that much. Florida should concentrate more on these great resources. The fact that Lake Apopka has come back in my lifetime is truly remarkable.

    • @haroldsfishingadventures754
      @haroldsfishingadventures754 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@Kendrix1anecdotal "thoughts" never impress so called scientists because they contradict your Darwinistic anti christ bullshit

    • @NytronX
      @NytronX 9 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Bass should be catch and immediately release at the federal level. States need to ban FFS, or at the very least make it so any boat equipped with FFS means you have to catch & immediately release only.

  • @dwightstephenson_fishing5150
    @dwightstephenson_fishing5150 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    No one will agree with everything about everyone. He’s a good guy. You can tell how much he cares about the sport and more importantly the resource. I’ve been watching his channel since he started it and it’s a go to weekly. He’s simple and authentic. Need more like him to improve the sport.

  • @maxcole3930
    @maxcole3930 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +22

    I've been watching Randy's channel around 3 yrs now. I like it as much now as I did in beginning. He keeps his vids simple, not over produced. About fishing & his opinions. As a viewer I want to hear his opinion because of his experience. I may not agree with all of them but that's to be expected. We're all different. That's how we learn by listening to others ideas & things we wouldn't had thought of. I find it funny when people get all upset about a difference of opinion, it only shows their immaturity & how close minded they really are.. this is also my favorite fishing podcast. Good collaboration!

  • @dong8307
    @dong8307 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +35

    I’ve learned a lot from his TH-cam channel. Don’t always agree with him but he has a wealth of knowledge and experience. Great podcast! 👍

    • @JRTFishing
      @JRTFishing 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      He sucks you can do better

    • @hargisconstruction
      @hargisconstruction 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Same here, I used the exact bait at the water temp he said & caught my p.b.

  • @chriswainwright755
    @chriswainwright755 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +23

    Great interview. I remember when Randy was fishing the Bass Master top 150 back in the late 80’s early 90’s. Could not wait to pick up a bass master mag and read articles on how they put together winning patterns. It truly was a great time to be a pro angler.

    • @johnballerino9172
      @johnballerino9172 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Randy is taking a stand on a subject he's all in on.

    • @Natureboy1607
      @Natureboy1607 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Amen to both of you .

  • @bobwalsh719
    @bobwalsh719 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

    You guys are great. Thank you for giving Randy the respect he has earned. Well done!

    • @R.S.G879
      @R.S.G879 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      He hasn't earned anything with 2 career wins. C'mon man common sense getcha some

    • @Bob-wg1tn
      @Bob-wg1tn 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      ​@@R.S.G879 what have you done, to judge some one in such a freaking hateful way SAD

    • @hargisconstruction
      @hargisconstruction 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ​@@R.S.G879hasn't earned anything? R u kidding? He's been an elite fisherman for a generation

    • @Boethius411
      @Boethius411 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@R.S.G879Jealousy isn’t a good look boss.

  • @jason6325
    @jason6325 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +27

    Randy stands for oldschool. And i stand with Randy

    • @Patrick.J.Norman
      @Patrick.J.Norman 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Randy stands for fishing lol This new technology takes away a lot of that skill and knowledge I believe. Even more reason I don't think pros should fish against amateurs. To say there isn't a huge advantage is just not true.

  • @skidemn
    @skidemn 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +89

    Can’t wait for this! He was great on Mercer and I have even more respect for him after listening to his very lucid reasoning for his positions. I don’t necessarily agree with all of them, but Randy made several really good points and cares about the sport more than people give him credit.

    • @jmccOutdoors
      @jmccOutdoors 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

      You can be passionate about something and still be wrong.

    • @The_Garmin_Guru
      @The_Garmin_Guru 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      All his reasons are based on emotions. Not on facts

    • @mattyg392
      @mattyg392 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +18

      @@The_Garmin_Guruhis reasons are all facts. People that are too reliant on ffs just refuse to accept the fact that he’s right.

    • @Boethius411
      @Boethius411 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +21

      @@jmccOutdoorsYou can also be hated for being right about something, get bullied into silence, etc. This one dude is about the only person taking a serious stance on one thing and the number of people going ape shit over it says a lot. It makes you wonder what exactly are they threatened by. One man’s opinion, especially an old timer who admits his best days are behind him and really isn’t trying to compete at the top levels anymore, shouldn’t be such a big deal. “Thou protests to much” seems to apply, and the amount of projection, the people incessantly whining about him having his own opinion and calling him a whiner is insane.

    • @BenC-77
      @BenC-77 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Dude is entertaining for sure..

  • @Nate_Higgins
    @Nate_Higgins 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +28

    The best interview I've seen with Randy. I don't really understand why so many people lose their cool hating on this guy. Well done y'all.

    • @NoFro-TL
      @NoFro-TL 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Crazy isnt it? All the guy wants is to protect the fish, environment, and the sport.

    • @JRTFishing
      @JRTFishing 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      They made the podcast not RB he gets hate cuz he cant keep people name out his mouth

    • @Boethius411
      @Boethius411 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@JRTFishingthat’s bulls**t. He doesn’t talk about anyone until they do shit like use his picture for thumbnails to drive the drama hounds to their channel. Milliken started that shit. It wasn’t Randy. Even after Ben did that the first time Randy didn’t anything. He used that thumbnail 3 times before Randy said anything about it. The only thing he said when G-man called him an idiot on TV was that he didn’t understand it because he had always had respect for Gerald. Maybe other people should keep his name out of their mouths and not make him the butt of their jokes with their thumbnails. JS

    • @haroldsfishingadventures754
      @haroldsfishingadventures754 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@Boethius411milliken is a douche bag

  • @jeb4836
    @jeb4836 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    I think how the two of u moderated this pod cast was incredibly smart. You stayed out of the dumper fire MLF conversation and stayed on the topic. A model interview for your future podcasts. Nice job to both of u.

  • @keithmason8322
    @keithmason8322 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    You know, after seeing the way, he was treated on Bass after dark, and Mercers prod cast with all the cheap shots that were taken at him. It's nice to see people get together and discuss the industry and the dilemmas that are going on with in it.

    • @mikeleistner1071
      @mikeleistner1071 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Agree 💯, people just want to argue with him and try to make fun of him for something that they don't agree with but also bc he brings the views on any video he is in. They want him on to get views but just to ride him about FFS, Crazy.

    • @basshunter7181
      @basshunter7181 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      When it comes to him. There were no cheap shots. He is that kind of azz.

    • @cuivre2004
      @cuivre2004 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      People rip on Randy and call him names out of one side of their mouth, then sing the same song he sings out of the other side of their mouth when they are talking to someone else.

  • @curtisloden7201
    @curtisloden7201 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    Grand Bayou Lake in Lousiana has outlawed tournaments during July, August & September. They also regulated the amount of tournaments the rest of the year.

  • @larrylenling1217
    @larrylenling1217 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    I seen Randy talking about being on with you guys linked it up immediately now you have a new subscriber great and respectful interview Randy’s belief’s I’m 90 percent in with but I’m most impressed with his attitude towards respectfull debate. Thank You guys for doing just that !!!!

  • @xibfwmz
    @xibfwmz 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +46

    Randy is a legend like it or not, he speaks his mind and is doing what veteran guys should do, defend what they love and are great at

    • @BucketMouthFishing23
      @BucketMouthFishing23 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Wheres the rest of the veteran voices speaking this same crap nonsense?? All the while simultaneously still fishing all the tournaments and doing everything hes preaching against. Reminds me of a democratic mentality

    • @Steve13lb12oz
      @Steve13lb12oz 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@BucketMouthFishing23because Randy is a bleeding heart liberal Democrat

    • @Steve13lb12oz
      @Steve13lb12oz 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Not a legend. 2 lifetime wins.

    • @R.S.G879
      @R.S.G879 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Exactly! He's never been relevant in the bass world.facts ​@@Steve13lb12oz

    • @timmccollum8330
      @timmccollum8330 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      He reminds me of me, I still talk about high school basketball from the 70’s and he’s still talking about fishing from the 80’s. I’m 62 years old and I will take any advantage I can get to catch a fish. If you don’t want to learn FFS don’t.

  • @troyrichardson4049
    @troyrichardson4049 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

    Glad yall did this one. It's always good to hear different opinions.

  • @chuckkaleel9105
    @chuckkaleel9105 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    A much better insight into Randy’s thought process and reasons for why he feels the way he does. You may or may not agree with anyone, it was a very respectful discussion and I appreciate that. Awesome podcast ❤

  • @mikeleistner1071
    @mikeleistner1071 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Great podcast - actually talking about and through topics even with differing opinions. Very glad to see thisand not all the Randy Haters and whiners out there. He actually has a great channel and gives out good advice and productive tips.

  • @CrushItGel
    @CrushItGel 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    Best podcast ever! Actually shows that just because you don't agree with everything someone says you can still have a intelligent conversation instead of just saying someone is "whining" . We have watched Randy for years and he is a stand-up guy. He helped our small business so much and never has asked for anything in return, only given us awesome advise. And we have watched you guys for a while now and y'all rock! And Trait the Bilge would not be as awesome without you so not sure what would provok that comment from someone except for jealousy or fear, lol
    You keep these guys straight and challenge them. You and Chris seem like great people.
    Thanks for giving us something awesome too watch. Keep up the great work.

    • @spintowinstradic6067
      @spintowinstradic6067 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      This is a great point - being able to have a reasoned, intelligent discussion with someone you don’t entirely agree with is so much more interesting and informative.

    • @basshunter7181
      @basshunter7181 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Not exactly his mindset though.

  • @bryananderson9956
    @bryananderson9956 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Wow, you two did a great job keeping him calm. You have nailed the interview process !! Good work.

  • @Jpbassfishing
    @Jpbassfishing 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    This is one podcast that I’ve been really keen on watching , I knew it was going to happen sooner or later … probably the best ever! Uncle Randys point of views and wisdom is just awesome and what a cool person he actually is ! High fives to everyone 😎 you guys rock !

  • @dieterhase2553
    @dieterhase2553 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    Awesome podcast, thank you so much Trait, Chris and Randy.

  • @jasonmausteller2488
    @jasonmausteller2488 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +34

    You guys did a great job, most shows they ask him on they attack him and make it awkward. You guys did so well. It was a great conversation

  • @lloyds_fishingjournal
    @lloyds_fishingjournal 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Honestly my favorite video because it's such a pure and honest video. Much love for all you guys🙏

  • @samsterling1462
    @samsterling1462 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +30

    Randy is awesome. Like him or not, he doesn't shy away from his opinions, and he genuinely cares about the future of bass fishing in the Ozarks. What's not to like about the guy?

    • @wciii3591
      @wciii3591 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      He is a true intellectual, with a country draw.

    • @xxdarkamusxx
      @xxdarkamusxx 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      A lot

    • @samsterling1462
      @samsterling1462 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@xxdarkamusxx please inform us, dark anus.

    • @Steve13lb12oz
      @Steve13lb12oz 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      He is hypocritical

    • @R.S.G879
      @R.S.G879 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      He's a Democrat Biden boy😂

  • @J-remyM
    @J-remyM 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    I love Randy’s channel. He puts out a great mix of content. I’m not able to fish at this point in my life but I like to keep up with whats going on in the industry and I can count on Randy to make a video about everything happening. There’s so many guys out there doing how-to videos and that’s as far as their content goes. Randy has the perfect mix of opinion and how to and I love how mad people get about his opinions 🤣

  • @brandoncarter9047
    @brandoncarter9047 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    This is not what I expected with Trait and Randy. This was really good.

  • @trbrolltide
    @trbrolltide 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    Thank you for having Randy on your podcast. His transparency is wisdom. I'm subscribing to your channel and looking forward to your open-mindiness and authenticity.

  • @bryandelgado3722
    @bryandelgado3722 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    Only watched this because Randy Blaukat was on, never been much of Chris Zaldain fan for whatever reason but have to say I have a new perspective of Chris. Great convo.

  • @bobramsey8380
    @bobramsey8380 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Best Pod Cast on TH-cam ! What ya'll talked about was amazing ! So proud of all of ya'll !

  • @robertnapier6063
    @robertnapier6063 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Great show guys!! I loved how respectful the conversation was both ways. Thank you Chris, Trait, and staff for all you do!

  • @bobramsey8380
    @bobramsey8380 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Trait, Chris, and Randy, i would love to see everyone come together and start restocking programs to the local lakes ! I would be the first to step up and help with this ! Randy is so right about Tablerock ! And its not just there its all of our lakes ! If you will do a pod cast i believe the support for a true restocking program would be out the roof ! I know KVD has something going on where they pay to restock lakes ! Thats a good place to start.

  • @ShaneJMcNair
    @ShaneJMcNair 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Wow! Trait & Randy didn't kill each other... 😂
    Great show guys... 🍺🎣

  • @garylake998
    @garylake998 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    enjoyed this video, I also subscribe to Randy's TH-cam channel.I like his overall approach to his topics. Both you and Trait ask great questions your getting a lot of info that is normally just glossed over or not even approached. Keep up the awesome job.

  • @beegee3136
    @beegee3136 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you Randy for the brave fight! Fan for life here in Hawaii!

  • @scottehrlich6653
    @scottehrlich6653 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    Best episode yet. Table Rock has been decimated. He’s 100% right.

  • @LandonS_23
    @LandonS_23 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Awesome podcast, I love Randy!! The amount of knowledge to be gained from his TH-cam channels is insane.. Especially if you’re from the Ozarks, like I am!

  • @flovaladez601
    @flovaladez601 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Randy is amazing, and I've learned a lot from him. Legend

  • @ianoldham227
    @ianoldham227 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Randy is model of how everyone one should approach something you have conviction with. He has open dialogue, not arguments. May be hard for some to understand, but he truly wants what is the best for the sport and our fisheries.

    • @jaywagner13
      @jaywagner13 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      No he doesn't, he is such a poser. He only uses the FFS debate for clicks and views. He could truly care less about conservation or the state of bass fishing. Fools that follow him are morons.

  • @brianoconnell6728
    @brianoconnell6728 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

    Great interview. Randy definitely took the high road by not trashing Milliken's attacks on him since the debate. I'm sure we disagree on a lot but he is so right about the importance of civility.

    • @cuivre2004
      @cuivre2004 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Milliken is his own worst enemy- his narcissism wears on people super quickly.

  • @douggarner5322
    @douggarner5322 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Just changed my mind..... THis is the top podcast yall have done.

  • @The_Garmin_Guru
    @The_Garmin_Guru 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    He will literally block any comment they disagrees with him. Facts!!!

    • @hargisconstruction
      @hargisconstruction 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      🤷‍♂️ it's his channel, he can do what he wants

  • @SpookyRedz
    @SpookyRedz 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    Glad to see y’all bring him on the show ! This family loves MrRandy , and Chris too 😊

  • @sliderman6899
    @sliderman6899 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    Great Podcast!! I agree with Randy on the FFS. I have fished with the super sixty and the live scope. I have a FFS on my boat and it is as close to cheating as you can get. Randy if you find a source for a flasher as good as the Super Sixty let me know. I will get one. Good luck fishing to all three of you this year.

  • @erokraider1690
    @erokraider1690 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Here’s where Randy is wrong. Legislation is not the best way to stop things. If you think that then you don’t really understand the American legislative process. An elected official who won a popularity contest, is usually a part time legislator at the state level, and is not an expert in the field can’t make educated decisions about business or the environment. The fact that they get anything done is amazing. It’s the people who have the power. Want to stop Tyson from polluting the lake then educate people and form a boycott. Because legislation moves slow by design and can’t be written to fix everything and these companies will find a loop hole around it. But hit them in their profit margin and they will change.

    • @touger9759
      @touger9759 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I agree. Same thing happened with duck hunting. Because of poor wording guides can partially harvest a corn field(landing zone and shooting lanes) and flood the field up the the ears and can fo it because it's "normal agriculture practices". Then if the freeze up comes early they use irrigation pumps to pump up thousands and thousands of gallons a day of 60deg ground water to keep their intentionally flooded fields from freezing over. Then take out 2 groups every day and limit out their clients. Should all be illegal but poor worded laws are easily worked around and perfectly legal unfortunately.

  • @rileyodean4898
    @rileyodean4898 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +18

    53:00 trait is 110% right. Teach all the old anglers how to use it and it would be game over. BUT people would rather complain than adapt and learn.

    • @markthomson8075
      @markthomson8075 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Totally agree, I have found the same power in my own fishing.. learn it yourself extend your skills and knowledge…

    • @tombutler7726
      @tombutler7726 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I don't understand this argument that older people can't learn or adapt to FFS. It isn't rocket science, and may be simpler to learn than down imaging, sidescan, etc. I would argue that older anglers have the perspective and wisdom to understand and visualize what FFS means for the sport.

  • @ristol6867
    @ristol6867 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    One of the best interviews yet!
    Randy is very polarizing, but always very respectful to those who disagree (trolls excluded...lol). I came away with the feeling that you guys tend to agree with Randy on a few subjects without coming right out and saying so. I've been subscribed to him for quite some time, and don't always agree. I do, however, agree with his thoughts on FFS, for more than a few reasons. Most importantly, when I want to watch Professional fisherman compete, I want to see anglers pitting their experience, knowledge, and skill against each other. Not running around, eyes glued to a screen, to see who can spot the biggest fish.

  • @tjm12995
    @tjm12995 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    wow a civil conversation where both sides acted like mature adults and respected each other’s opinions.. this was awesome and i have so much more respect than i already had for randy after hearing the way he beautifully explains all his beliefs about every point made, great stuff

  • @Budget.bass.fishing
    @Budget.bass.fishing 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +26

    Randy’s a legend I don’t care what anyone says.

    • @The_Garmin_Guru
      @The_Garmin_Guru 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      In his own mind

    • @bigc8018
      @bigc8018 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@The_Garmin_Guru Definitely gets the clicks with his schtick.

    • @dylanford405
      @dylanford405 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      @@The_Garmin_Guru you’re so bothered by Randy’s criticism of livescope that you try to discredit his career, that’s funny 😂

    • @The_Garmin_Guru
      @The_Garmin_Guru 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@dylanford405 said nothing about his career. He’s a clown who says some of the most outlandish things it’s crazy

    • @The_Garmin_Guru
      @The_Garmin_Guru 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@dylanford405 he’s a liberal democratic clown who believes just because he doesn’t line something it should be outlawed. He hates technology but apparently makes a living off it now. He claims fishing is too expensive but pushes $20 Jerkbaits. He’s ok with some technology that’s he’s comfortable with but he draws the line where he sees fit. I mean come on any person that honestly believes wearing no socks and sandals will keep you warmer in freezing weather is absolutely ignorant.

  • @jessecooper9795
    @jessecooper9795 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    So glad Rockin Randy dropped today! Straight banger! Lets gooooo! 🐟🐟🐟🐟

  • @smallmouthfreaks7609
    @smallmouthfreaks7609 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    You guys are killing it awesome. Randy is an interesting dude with some interesting views on the sport. 👍

  • @fragelicious
    @fragelicious 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is one of the best long form shows. Lot's of good questions.

  • @patcantwell2580
    @patcantwell2580 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    Great get having Randy on. This guy is like a voice of reason on this bass fishing landscape. Love it

  • @BenC-77
    @BenC-77 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    Two things that cone to my mind while watching this podcast...
    1. Randy B. definitely voted for Joe Biden
    2. Trait and Chris are killing this podcast game!!

    • @WarEagleTheBest
      @WarEagleTheBest 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      He also voted for Obama twice, he said it publicly.

    • @BucketMouthFishing23
      @BucketMouthFishing23 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Nailed it

    • @horbie5039
      @horbie5039 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      He s looking really far right here 😂

    • @BucketMouthFishing23
      @BucketMouthFishing23 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@WarEagleTheBest 🤢

    • @bradkell488
      @bradkell488 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      I vote republican and could care less who Randy voted for. Randy is on to something and the more people listen the more people are realizing he has valid points@@WarEagleTheBest

  • @DavidBronstein1961
    @DavidBronstein1961 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great interview! Only one critique: wait for the guest to answer your question completely before jumping in with your take.

  • @blakeraider5312
    @blakeraider5312 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Great interview guys! Randy was a great guest on this episode. Merry Christmas!

  • @arthurpearson6973
    @arthurpearson6973 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Chris and Trait, great episode. Your podcast is really becoming legit.
    Have you all ever considered covering some top names in the kayak fishing industry??

    • @Zaldaingerous
      @Zaldaingerous  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Did you watch the episode with Rus Snyders? I grew up fishing against Rus on the boat side out West before he switched to kayaks

    • @kevinsinvegas
      @kevinsinvegas 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Rus was a great guest! Now if you can spell his name!😂

  • @mattcollinsfishing
    @mattcollinsfishing 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +34

    I hope Santa brought Randy a new Livescope to make his heart grow 3x.

    • @chrisclark1326
      @chrisclark1326 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Hilarious

    • @outdoorswithjt6652
      @outdoorswithjt6652 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Grow up

    • @echails7900
      @echails7900 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I laughed way too hard at this one 🤣

    • @BigGuy86ed
      @BigGuy86ed 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Exactly!

    • @Basscater81
      @Basscater81 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You can keep it

  • @bill-qv3er
    @bill-qv3er 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I fished a BASS Pro Am at Lake Seminole in 1995 and Randy was my 2nd day partner. We did not catch a fish and it was cold as hell. Treated me very well, no complaints. Great video!

  • @scottmcfalls2986
    @scottmcfalls2986 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    probably one of the best podcast you guys have ever had - great content with alittle humor but alot of info - Great job guys!

  • @tomcece3325
    @tomcece3325 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Randy's knowledge has helped me make a bunch of money fishing tournaments. There's a reason his channel has blown up, he gives out real information.

  • @jeb4836
    @jeb4836 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    Totally agree with Randy. States have to limit # of tournament anglers on waters by day and by time and by season. And stop yanking fish off beds. And as Trey said…. Pro bass fishing g is too nitch and dinosaur-ish.

  • @treyprejean8688
    @treyprejean8688 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great stuff Chris & Trait.. Keep up the good work! Enjoy following ya'lls journey with this podcast..

  • @jjohnston6645
    @jjohnston6645 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Watch the bass release at the weigh in after everyone is gone during the summer, it's horrible, counted over 100 dead bass floating around. It's not the livescope, it's the warm water and to many tournaments

  • @phantomseven3689
    @phantomseven3689 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    I was a fan of Randy until he started to bash hunting. I tried to educate him on conservation. Insulted me and then blocked me. So much for a healthy conversation. Fact is Randy is just another angry short sighted internet guy with an audience.

    • @slabbusterrtr7690
      @slabbusterrtr7690 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Ding ding ding and a Biden voter to top it off 🙄

    • @Steve13lb12oz
      @Steve13lb12oz 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Exactly. He pushes his beliefs as facts and if you disagree with him he insults you and kicks you out. He actually is not a bright guy. All the people that are impressed with his “smarts” are looking like simps.

  • @Mjones8383
    @Mjones8383 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Fishing started declining way before ffs, i think its more people on the water and a tournaments. I know in Alabama there is a tournament every day of the week, multiple most days, 365 days a year on most lakes

  • @ryanpotts9934
    @ryanpotts9934 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Great episode love the content yall put out .

  • @robbogin482
    @robbogin482 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Wow such a great interview!! You guys and Randy are the bomb👊👊

  • @Cowiebud
    @Cowiebud 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    This was a great video. So good to see a civil discussion on the sport and what’s happening. Question: did you guys find those big bass in that bleeped out body of water?! Ha

  • @mylesG23
    @mylesG23 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    My issue with Randy isn’t his opinions on various topics, it’s how he takes a fact or a happening in the world of fishing and try’s to spin that to push his narrative. For example, he constantly bitches bout how smallmouth tournaments are won by dragging a drop shot looking at your electronics and if livescope went away then guys would be able to catch them over open water burning spinner baits again. Yes it’s true you have to drag a drop shot to win smallmouth, HOWEVER, electronics have nothing to do with it, it has everything to do with the forage the smallmouth are eating. They aren’t chasing big bait anymore, they’re forging themselves on Gobies sitting on the bottom. So livescope or not, you’d still have to drop shot to win these tournaments. Go watch KVD fish up north in 08/09, he’s dragging a drop shot.

  • @DIYAllied
    @DIYAllied 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I'm here for Randy and just subbed to you guys. Thanks for the great content.

  • @charlierobertson3432
    @charlierobertson3432 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    I say in pro bass fishing, they can use anything they want in practice, come tournament time, NO electronics whatsoever. If a front comes in, the bass are not where they were in practice, now is where their fishing experience, and knowledge of bass kicks in.

    • @jamesrice304
      @jamesrice304 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Awesome idea!!!

    • @GregDelR33
      @GregDelR33 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I've been suggesting the same thing to BASS. The only difference is that I believe mapping and regular 2D and side imaging (including knowing water temp and depth) can be kept in the event itself. From my view, FFS, on the other hand, which promotes video game fishing, should be allowed in practice to see how the fish respond to different baits and presentations before being banned in the event.

  • @philipondeeznuts
    @philipondeeznuts 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Great episode big fan of both channels!

  • @jimtunder5282
    @jimtunder5282 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I urge anyone that takes Randy Blaukat seriously, to look back in his archives

  • @ct9737
    @ct9737 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Chris and Trait,This was another solid interview 👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻

  • @tamc963
    @tamc963 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thank you for a great discussion. Very good topics.

  • @deancurlee9373
    @deancurlee9373 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Randy thank you brother, your jig videos helped me a lot got some old school jigs now I’m very confident

  • @PistolPete3322
    @PistolPete3322 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Randy is the king of clickbait titles. Can’t blame him for that. 😂

    • @Zaldaingerous
      @Zaldaingerous  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      He does not deny it 😂

    • @PistolPete3322
      @PistolPete3322 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Zaldaingerous I love your podcast. Thx!

    • @PistolPete3322
      @PistolPete3322 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Zaldaingerous I just got to the end where he talks about it. He’s very good at it.

  • @ornametalsmith
    @ornametalsmith 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    LOVED IT! You all covered sooooo much ground.

  • @gregirwin6046
    @gregirwin6046 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    As a 64 year old who has seen a lot of change not only in bass fishing but in turkey hunting and bow hunting too. When I was a kid you hardly ever heard of people catching big bass much less a lot of bass. Same with turkey and deer. But when vhs came out all of a sudden a bunch more people started turkey hunting and bow hunting. And the conservation started selling more tags and it became more about money. Bottom line in all of it is money. And now you have technology in there too. Man I don’t know what the answer is. I’ll leave that to smarter minds than mine

  • @joeys7519
    @joeys7519 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    I don’t agree with Randy but I love listening to him. I am sympathetic to his argument against ffs but the more I use it the more I realize it’s not hurting the fisheries. But it does take away some of the magic

    • @SouthJerseyBaitReviews
      @SouthJerseyBaitReviews 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      So u got data proving that claim? That It's not actually hurting anything or we suppose to just trust ur word lol? You do realize it takes time to ruin a fishery at least 10 years unless ur poisoning the lake but. In 10 years we'll see if thats the case. Fish don't just disappear over night. They will tho over time as u deplete the good genetics from the lake by killing more larger fish. Which live scope has been responsible for and there was a study done on the michigan lakes proving that more larger fish are dying from the use of livescope. Which then ruins the genetics of a fishery over time. Which then creates a mass amount of small fish that will deplete the forage in the lake and keep those larger fish from actually having enough forage to ever get big again. All that I mentioned doesn't happen over night or in a year or 2 or 3. The michigan livescope study alone was 5 years just to get the data.

  • @ForesFishing
    @ForesFishing 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Trait has a point, a 12 year old fish gave 10-11 years of genetics back to the lake, and would only provide 1 or 2 more years at most, catching and potentially killing an old fish doesn’t really matter for trophy quality. Maybe quantity, but not quality.
    If you want to help with conservation, help restock lakes that have high tournament numbers, provide artificial cover, pickup dang trash from the bank, don’t throw soft plastics in the lake. Don’t just talk about it on TH-cam.

  • @rickwilliamsfishing4605
    @rickwilliamsfishing4605 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love the cast . Great opinions and honesty. Well done !

  • @west777s
    @west777s 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    This was a great podcast! Thank y’all for doing what you do. Chris I completely understand you having to use the tools that are available to compete. It’s the same at local level as well. I use FFS and catch fish but don’t like it, and almost to the point it’s not fun anymore to fish tournaments during the winter season because you have to use it or you’re fishing for last place. My home lake is an east TN highland reservoir.

  • @chrisclark1326
    @chrisclark1326 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Aw hell ! Better call the wahhmbulance , might get some feelings hurt ! Lol😂

  • @richardc8695
    @richardc8695 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    Love the Bilge Podcast, Trait rocks! By far my favorite Podcast.

  • @rodneychandler82
    @rodneychandler82 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Watching this Vlog has certainly given me a new view on Randy's perspective and earned him a certain respect from myself 🤔👍.
    Chris rooting to see you finish in the TOP 3 this year in the Bass classic . Watching from afar ( South Africa ) AWSOME TH-cam Vid's you putting out there buddy . 💪

  • @chrisduffy2737
    @chrisduffy2737 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I seldom watch long videos but you kept me to the end. Bravo.

  • @seasgarage
    @seasgarage 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Couldnt wait for this! What a great episode! Thanks for letting voices be heard!

  • @rogercastle2434
    @rogercastle2434 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I get you Randy. I love your content. God bless

  • @adamcaldwell553
    @adamcaldwell553 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I am no professional fisherman, and with that being a fact, I'd say live wells will kill more fish than catch, weight, and release. Utilizing technology is far less destructive.

  • @MarkWebbEsq
    @MarkWebbEsq 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Randy really DOES move a lot of Megabass product, and the more I think about it, the more I realize I'm proof. I'm relatively new to bass fishing, and I live about an hour and a half north of Table Rock Lake, at Lake of the Ozarks. I've never met Randy, but he had me running down to Springfield weekly last year to find some of the equipment and baits I wanted to try but couldn't get closer to home. I didn't even know it was happening, but Randy sold me a half a boatload of the stuff, and I enjoyed learning to use it. Thanks for the content, Randy - You've helped make learning a new hobby on my home lake a great time!

  • @user-fl4qw2zm7j
    @user-fl4qw2zm7j 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Greg Blanchard!!

  • @Davo2233
    @Davo2233 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    What would Randy be if not for fishing? The only job that rewards talking out of both sides of your head more would have to be a politician. The man has NEVER DONE AN HONEST DAY OF WORK IN HIS LIFE AND OWES THAT TO FISHING! Yet he says he would steer his son away from it. If you people don’t see the irony in that then you are blind!

  • @ChadFlipNrip
    @ChadFlipNrip 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You guys really do read the comments, that's awesome! We had a ton of family health emergencies starting in 2019, so my wife is JUST now cracking the tube and unsleeving her "new" Trait Zaldain Elite 7'2 rod we scooped from TW. 😂

  • @fishingwithphil2582
    @fishingwithphil2582 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hopefully we look back 20 years from now and applaud Randy for saving professional bass fishing.

    • @Steve13lb12oz
      @Steve13lb12oz 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      20 yrs from now no one will remember him.

  • @nathanmaynard131
    @nathanmaynard131 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Trait said it perfectly in my opinion. "When I go fishing I want to say a fish should be there and catch one instead of seeing it's there or not with FFS." The beauty of fishing in my opinion is drawing on past experience and knowledge to catch a fish where you suspect it should be. You are always learning until quite literally your last day fishing and that's how people like me become obsessed and have a lifetime passion. As soon as professional fishing became who can utilize electronic screens the best wins, they lost me. It's a no from me.

  • @rogermoore3270
    @rogermoore3270 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Sorry guys, I’ve never enjoyed bottom feeders. I’m out.

  • @holdengamble
    @holdengamble 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    So freaking excited to watch this. I can’t believe it.