Last B.A.S.S. Nation Kayak Tournament Was Insane!

Crooked Lake was the last stop for the Florida B.A.S.S. Nation Kayak Series (South Region). Went into this tournament not expecting a whole lot but just wanted to qualify for the state championship. Ended up doing a lot better than anticipated which got me qualified!
State championship will be in September. Lake is tbd...
Lures used:
➣ 6th Sense Dogma 4'' omnia.direct/4bN3NO
➣ 6th Sense Clout Black N Blue
• 1/2 tungsten, 3/0 OX flipping hook
➣ Z-man Jack Hammer 1/2oz Clearwater shad omnia.direct/5QbrLQ
➣ 6th Sense Juggle Minnow ( Jack Hammer trailer) omnia.direct/baDGNz
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[@shawnwheeler4633]

The Cloat is the real deal!!! Great catch!

[@ChrisMitchellFishing]

It really is, thank you!

[@chrisharrelson6150]

Big girl about snatched you off the front of the yak😂

[@ChrisMitchellFishing]

She really about did 😂

[@DannyBFishing]

Awesome bro! That biggin on that windy point would not give up! Great save on keeping it in the boat! 😂 Nice tournament man

[@ChrisMitchellFishing]

Cat like reflexes 😹
Thank you!

[@BrettCrowther]

Congratulations on the win!

[@ChrisMitchellFishing]

Thank you!

[@brianbickhaus9081]

Congratulations Chris !

[@ChrisMitchellFishing]

Thank you!

[@ChrisBaileyFKBT]

Hell of a day Brotha!!!!

[@ChrisMitchellFishing]

Indeed! 🙌

[@YakNZakFishing]

Great job brotha! Congrats!!

[@ChrisMitchellFishing]

Thanks bud!!

[@shawnpfishing]

Hammer! Good work bro!

[@ChrisMitchellFishing]

Appreciate it buddy!

[@chasinlipstv6424]

Nice fish! How does someone get into Kayak tournaments? I’m in the central fl area too!

[@ChrisMitchellFishing]

Thank you!
There's two good trails here in Florida. FKBT (Florida Kayak Bass Trail) and Florida B.A.S.S. Nation Kayak Series. Unfortunately right now the season for both trails has come to an end till Sep/Nov then they will start back up again.
I will make a video this weekend explaining the steps in detail on how to get going on either trail.
It's easier that way to explain and will help a lot of new people!

[@mikeschwallenberg3456]

Any pointers on working your drag on a bait caster? Do you crank it as tight as it goes and let line out using your thumb?

[@ChrisMitchellFishing]

I don't thumb the line anymore. I find my self either loosing fish because I let too much out or my reel will backlash cause I don't have full control over it.
I usually tighten my drag all the way for a good hookset and depending on how big the fish feels, I play with the drag settings as I'm fighting the fish. Seems more effective in my experience. Ill probably make a video on it going more into detail this weekend. Thanks for asking!

[@TheClutt]

Typical finish for the Tom Brady of kayak fishing.

[@ChrisMitchellFishing]

💁🏻‍♂️