Last night I went bass fishing at around 11pm. Pitch black outside, first day after the new moon. Tips from someone who night fishes a lot, SLOW DOWN on DARK NIGHTS. It’s hard for the fish to see at night anyway, burning a buzz bait with 0% moonlight is a tough bet to take. Only got one bite that night, but… it was the biggest bass I’ve ever seen in person. I live up North (Connecticut) so a 6-8lb bass is INSANE up here. It was that big. One big jump and he spit the hook :/
Bass can see great in the dark. They prefer to hunt in the dark because they have better eyesight than other fishes. Yeah it helps to slow down a bit, but not alot.
I saw you on lake Okeechobee Saturday the 12th I was fishing the outside of tin house you blew by around 1:30 I sat my rod down and removed my hat as you passed sir
Hey mr.martin. I grew up in Central Florida and we used to jigger pole fish with large pork rind. Tied to real string on a long canepole with a no more than 2ft leader of the string. Have u ever tried it.
SIR ROLAND! ONE OF MY CHILDHOOD HEROES! At 41 yrs now, You Sir along with Mr. Hank Parker and Mr. Bill Dance and Mr. Jimmy Houston all were the only BASS FISHING content we had! Love ya guys thanks for a great childhood memory of the excitement knowing your shows were comming on, I was not pushed to bass fishing it just always intrigued me, it chose me and i accepted the challenge! Thanks again great video!
I have 15 years on you and I feel exactly the same way. I used to love watching those guys on T.V. and couldn't wait to put another lure in the water. Good Times!
All these guys cost me money...and lots of it. Oliver Ngy (Big Bass Dreams channel) has cost me at least $4000 this spring, between big swimbaits/glidebaits and rods/reels to throw them on. It's easy to see why companies sponsor them!
I Absolutely Love learning from Roland Martin. I've watched so many of His videos...I feel as though I know him. Please keep doing what you're doing. Chris Mancuso p.s. I like the longer hair thing you got going on. Lol
Right. 2 whole weeks. A year in and I’m still trying for 5 lbs. Mabey I could come to Florida?? Thanks for all you give us Roland I appreciate all you give me!!!
Definitely need to come to Florida! I fish mostly neighborhood ponds and I usually catch atleast one 4lber or bigger everytime I go fishing and thats about 4 days a week for 2-3 hours each of those days
Come to Florida my brother. Hit a golf course or two, they’ll kick you off after awhile but I consistently catch 4+ pounders at my local golf course. If you have a boat, hit the st Johns or any of the lakes in southern Florida, the fishing here is amazinf
@@poodymeiner3125 I won 2 straight tournaments on St. John’s in my club. Caught big bass both times, 6 lb 8 oz last year and a 7lb 15oz this year. Toho and Harris have hawgs as well. Caught my PB 13lb 2oz on lake Conway a few years ago
Sorry bout that My Good Man,,!!!! I’ve got to see you catch “ Some Big Bass” I’ll Never forget watching you catch at the time, on your show Backk in the Mid 80’s, you caught a “Big, Big Bass”…!!🇺🇸🌎👀🎣🌊🌊🌱🏝 and I heard you say, “O Son” Look What Fish, This may Be my Biggest I’ve Ever Caught”. I can’t help but think about The Great Doug Hannon as Well “BigSon”,,!!! Fishin A 6” Black Artificial Worm, On A “Big O’Olé Stout Rod & W/ Big Mono Man, THe Bass Professor…!!!!
I'm not out for 10 pounds im out for bag limit eating size. Same as deer, I'm there for meat not a trophy. But that's my heritage...love the tips though super helpful
Hey there Roland! Have you ever tried night fishing with a Fred Arbogast 5/8oz JOINTED Jitterbug, black in color?? It is the greatest night fishing lure ever!! Here in Northeastern Wyoming the bass aren't able to get as big as they do in other regions, HOWEVER, I have caught countless 4-6lb large AND smallmouth bass, and 4 Largemouth weighing in over 7lbs a piece (21 1/2" or so!!) Doesn't get any better than.that!! Btw, I have found NEW MOON nights to be WAY more productive than their FULL MOON counterparts.... How 'bout you??
Roland im 55 ive been night fishing for 20 years. Im in west palm, ive got 4 10 pounders out of the same lake fishing at night. CUght them all on 10 inch plus black worm
I'm a kayak Fishing guy I can't afford a boat.. I couldn't imagine fishing stick March at night those gators are huge they're dinosaurs... Matter of fact I haven't been to Stick Marsh in about a year... Last time I was there during summer i was challenge by probably 20 different Gators over 10 ft and had to troll lures behind me so they would bite them instead of going for me.. all in the pursuit of catching a double digit Bass.. just throwing it out there I think they need to start thinning out the gator population in there.
Roland I grew up in Florida Ever since braid came out, that's what I've used People up here(Indiana) , well most I know still rockin mono...I just can't. Puts the hammer down on bass, in any cover. Thanks for being you bud
Hey Roland good video as always I wondered if you could possibly reply with your thoughts on moon phase for night fishing obviously a bright moon makes it easier to see but does it make a difference for the fish
I live in south Florida about 45 minutes from Roland Martin's fish camp. I like using frogs and loud topwater baits at night but I always have lick with one method. Try a 12" ribbontail worm at night. I'll use a Texas rig with a small bullet weight. I fish it parallel to the bank running it like a buzz bait and the weight comes in handy when I bring the bait to an opening in the weeds and let it sink down for a few seconds before burning it back up to the surface.
I don't know if you're aware of it or not, but TH-cam is running one anti 2nd ammendment ad after another on your channel. For this reason I won't ever watch your channel again..
Doug hannon says the biggest bass are always caught in mid day during a blue sky day. Bill dance will say blue bird days knock bass off balance. Roland Martin says big bass bite at night.
Big bass at night no lie , caught a six pound large mouth at night , quiet power trolling a split tail rapala black and gold outside of the pads , oh yeah baby, it’s a Wisconsin lake so 6 pounds is a big deal 😎
Hi Roland, I have read your book on bass fishing and your book is the best detailed book that I have read on bass fishing, thank you for your enormous time and dedication to this great sport and recreational past times that we Americans enjoy so much!!!
I've always done the same thing I do during the day. Keep it simple. I would have my reservations about night fishing in Florida. My luck I'd definitely catch a gator.
You love doing them and I love watching them ! Roland in Florida do you ever night fish in Jan Feb and March ?.How about water temperature? Also do you fish right into the dark or do you wait for the fish to adjust to the dark?
Roland, I caught a 10.1 and 12.9 back to back fishing for snook at night in south Florida just a couple weeks ago.I was using a 9” lipped plug.You would’ve loved it!
Bass fishing is the best my favourite is striped bass but bass in general are just a crazy fish too catch the way they strike is super exciting I do my own TH-cam as well except I am only 13 my goal is too engage our next generation into fishing 🎣 but your videos are better then mine your editing is just next level awesome 😊
Imagine catching a 10lb bass every "couple weeks or so" lol.
I wish
Right????
LoL really!! I was thinking yeah maybe once or twice a year for him, maybe once a lifetime for me if ever!
MAJOR FLEX
Lol i cant catch a 10lb fish in NJ for a lifetime
Willow leaf for speed and flash, colorado for thump and waking the surface. Love 'em both!
Last night I went bass fishing at around 11pm. Pitch black outside, first day after the new moon. Tips from someone who night fishes a lot, SLOW DOWN on DARK NIGHTS. It’s hard for the fish to see at night anyway, burning a buzz bait with 0% moonlight is a tough bet to take.
Only got one bite that night, but… it was the biggest bass I’ve ever seen in person. I live up North (Connecticut) so a 6-8lb bass is INSANE up here. It was that big. One big jump and he spit the hook :/
Bass can see great in the dark. They prefer to hunt in the dark because they have better eyesight than other fishes. Yeah it helps to slow down a bit, but not alot.
I’m a big fan of your son and you keep up the good work I love your videos🇺🇸🎣🎣
I saw you on lake Okeechobee Saturday the 12th I was fishing the outside of tin house you blew by around 1:30 I sat my rod down and removed my hat as you passed sir
Gotta salute the chief of bass fishing
😂🤣🤣🤣
Roland is so knowledgeable - thank you sir !
Hey mr.martin. I grew up in Central Florida and we used to jigger pole fish with large pork rind. Tied to real string on a long canepole with a no more than 2ft leader of the string. Have u ever tried it.
what bug repellant?
Thanx for posting!
The monsters come out at night. Get your boots on and getter done. Yea haul!!!
Love the vids
What lake is he fishing
I like how Roland Martin has looked the same for about 20 years
I was just gonna say " Roland and jimmy found the secret. Its fishing that keeps them young".
Vampire
That's cause all he does is fish lol
I just want to catch a 10 pound bass!!!!!!!!!
Golf course ponds are a good place to start. Where you live?
SIR ROLAND! ONE OF MY CHILDHOOD HEROES! At 41 yrs now, You Sir along with Mr. Hank Parker and Mr. Bill Dance and Mr. Jimmy Houston all were the only BASS FISHING content we had! Love ya guys thanks for a great childhood memory of the excitement knowing your shows were comming on, I was not pushed to bass fishing it just always intrigued me, it chose me and i accepted the challenge! Thanks again great video!
I have 15 years on you and I feel exactly the same way. I used to love watching those guys on T.V. and couldn't wait to put another lure in the water. Good Times!
Same here! I'm 43 and you are still the man! Thank you Sir!
Don't forget Richard Gene the Fishing Machine, if you've seen him. He's hoot!
Great video Roland. I took meticulous notes and your costing me money "again."
😎🎣
All these guys cost me money...and lots of it. Oliver Ngy (Big Bass Dreams channel) has cost me at least $4000 this spring, between big swimbaits/glidebaits and rods/reels to throw them on. It's easy to see why companies sponsor them!
Hey who said hobbies was cheap lol
Love night fishing, just got to be a little more careful. I have caught my biggest fish at night.
I catch all my double digits at night here in central Florida 👍 it's exciting and makes you much better at hook sets fishing hollow body frogs .
Where you at Freedom? Anywhere close to orlando?
I love using popper frogs in open water on a calm night! That 5+ lb bass blow up is so addicting!!
Rolands enthusiasm and passion for fishing is awesome. I always learn something by tuning in. Thanks Roland!
He's answering the questions I haven't asked out loud yet lol
I Absolutely Love learning from Roland Martin. I've watched so many of His videos...I feel as though I know him. Please keep doing what you're doing.
Chris Mancuso
p.s. I like the longer hair thing you got going on. Lol
Enthusiastic as ever! I wish my nieces/nephews looked up to this guy like I did when I was a kid. Much love Roland!
Vampire fishing has always produced trophy Bass. Jitterbug
5/8oz Black JOINTED Jitterbug!!!
Does anyone make those spinnerbaits Roland? Or do you just have to build one?
Perfect timing on this video! I was just about to look up night fishing! Thanks, as always, roland #legend
Right. 2 whole weeks. A year in and I’m still trying for 5 lbs. Mabey I could come to Florida?? Thanks for all you give us Roland I appreciate all you give me!!!
Definitely need to come to Florida! I fish mostly neighborhood ponds and I usually catch atleast one 4lber or bigger everytime I go fishing and thats about 4 days a week for 2-3 hours each of those days
Come to Florida my brother. Hit a golf course or two, they’ll kick you off after awhile but I consistently catch 4+ pounders at my local golf course. If you have a boat, hit the st Johns or any of the lakes in southern Florida, the fishing here is amazinf
@@poodymeiner3125 I won 2 straight tournaments on St. John’s in my club. Caught big bass both times, 6 lb 8 oz last year and a 7lb 15oz this year. Toho and Harris have hawgs as well. Caught my PB 13lb 2oz on lake Conway a few years ago
You are the The Somthi’n Big Son,,!!!!😎😀🌎🌈💦🏝🐊🌊🎣I Remember Watchi’ you On Your Home Lake “ The Unrivaled By Very Few, Te
Sorry bout that My Good Man,,!!!! I’ve got to see you catch “ Some Big Bass” I’ll Never forget watching you catch at the time, on your show Backk in the Mid 80’s, you caught a “Big, Big Bass”…!!🇺🇸🌎👀🎣🌊🌊🌱🏝 and I heard you say, “O Son” Look What Fish, This may Be my Biggest I’ve Ever Caught”. I can’t help but think about The Great Doug Hannon as Well “BigSon”,,!!! Fishin A 6” Black Artificial Worm, On A “Big O’Olé Stout Rod & W/ Big Mono Man, THe Bass Professor…!!!!
I'm not out for 10 pounds im out for bag limit eating size. Same as deer, I'm there for meat not a trophy. But that's my heritage...love the tips though super helpful
Make yourself a trot line
One of my favorites along with Dance!
Roland and the late great Doug Hannon started me on night fishing for big bass years ago
2 legends with a wealth of knowledge
I’m gonna have to try some night fishing. Good stuff Mr. Martin
I love night fishing! Can't wait.
Hey there Roland! Have you ever tried night fishing with a Fred Arbogast 5/8oz JOINTED Jitterbug, black in color?? It is the greatest night fishing lure ever!! Here in Northeastern Wyoming the bass aren't able to get as big as they do in other regions, HOWEVER, I have caught countless 4-6lb large AND smallmouth bass, and 4 Largemouth weighing in over 7lbs a piece (21 1/2" or so!!)
Doesn't get any better than.that!!
Btw, I have found NEW MOON nights to be WAY more productive than their FULL MOON counterparts.... How 'bout you??
Coffee grinder or fishing reel?...
Great info sir! Treat yourself to a Daiwa
Many years ago my friend's brand new diawa lasted for a grand total of 1 nice redfish
Not many good videos on this subject , so thank you!
1st night fishing trip last night. PB 3 times in a row! Thanks for the videos.
Can you do more night fishing vids and more in depth in detail moon phases all that stuff
I’m going to try next year. Never fished in Florida. From northern Ontario. We have monster smallmouth. But Largies my favorite
I'd love to catch some smallies. They look like they fight ferociously.
Roland im 55 ive been night fishing for 20 years. Im in west palm, ive got 4 10 pounders out of the same lake fishing at night. CUght them all on 10 inch plus black worm
1.21 GIGAWATTS!
😭😭😭😭
I'm a kayak Fishing guy I can't afford a boat.. I couldn't imagine fishing stick March at night those gators are huge they're dinosaurs... Matter of fact I haven't been to Stick Marsh in about a year... Last time I was there during summer i was challenge by probably 20 different Gators over 10 ft and had to troll lures behind me so they would bite them instead of going for me.. all in the pursuit of catching a double digit Bass.. just throwing it out there I think they need to start thinning out the gator population in there.
Roland rocking that sweet bass boat hair-do!!💨💨😆😆
Wish they'd give you some better reels, them Soleus sound like can openers
Oh hell surely he don't use that brand, one of those reels he used looked like a Lew's maybe possibly
Roland I grew up in Florida
Ever since braid came out, that's what I've used
People up here(Indiana) , well most I know still rockin mono...I just can't. Puts the hammer down on bass, in any cover. Thanks for being you bud
Awe catching a 10lber is just a monthly thing for me. Jeez wish I could say that I can catch 1 every year or 2.
Hey Roland good video as always I wondered if you could possibly reply with your thoughts on moon phase for night fishing obviously a bright moon makes it easier to see but does it make a difference for the fish
1:18 priceless!!!
I live in south Florida about 45 minutes from Roland Martin's fish camp. I like using frogs and loud topwater baits at night but I always have lick with one method. Try a 12" ribbontail worm at night. I'll use a Texas rig with a small bullet weight. I fish it parallel to the bank running it like a buzz bait and the weight comes in handy when I bring the bait to an opening in the weeds and let it sink down for a few seconds before burning it back up to the surface.
Night fishing! Yay Roland!
All black lunker lure 3/8 ounce with added trailer hook!!! You talking about an explosion!! Bout make you leave the boat!!
"That 10lb bass I caught 2 nights ago, yea...will be a while before I catch another one, maybe a few weeks"
It will probably be another week or so before I catch another 10 pounder. Was he joking? Was that sarcasm?
I’ve fished lake fork many times at night and then hildebrandt spinner baits will have the bats swooping down on your rod tip
Wow, so they can hear the vibration of the rod tip? Pretty cool.
I live in Ohio,caught a 9.5 pound large mouth,a couple 8's had to go to Florida to catch a ten,bass paradise that Florida is!
Always the best teacher and I dare fishin buddy!!!🙏 Bless you and your family
I don't know if you're aware of it or not, but TH-cam is running one anti 2nd ammendment ad after another on your channel. For this reason I won't ever watch your channel again..
Doug hannon says the biggest bass are always caught in mid day during a blue sky day. Bill dance will say blue bird days knock bass off balance. Roland Martin says big bass bite at night.
Roland, Wheeler Lake is in Alabama, just to remind you....lol.
Gotta love Roland's demeanor just like a kid going to the gravel pit to fish me being 60 years young feel the same passion for catching bass!
Big bass at night no lie , caught a six pound large mouth at night , quiet power trolling a split tail rapala black and gold outside of the pads , oh yeah baby, it’s a Wisconsin lake so 6 pounds is a big deal 😎
Hi Roland, I have read your book on bass fishing and your book is the best detailed book that I have read on bass fishing, thank you for your enormous time and dedication to this great sport and recreational past times that we Americans enjoy so much!!!
This is all good for everywhere but Arizona lower lakes. Even Jimmy Houston has said fishing in Arizona is hard to do.
I've always done the same thing I do during the day. Keep it simple. I would have my reservations about night fishing in Florida. My luck I'd definitely catch a gator.
The 6 people who dislike this video only catch tree branches and plastic bags
You love doing them and I love watching them ! Roland in Florida do you ever night fish in Jan Feb and March ?.How about water temperature? Also do you fish right into the dark or do you wait for the fish to adjust to the dark?
it would be cool to be his grandson....."let's go fishin'"
Hey Roland , question ❓ Do Florida fish get thirsty ❓
Roland you fished at my dads golf course it was Lely resort he is Trent and you fished with my uncle chefo
I wonder what his personal best is.
He probably lost track by now. 😁
I dont think I ever fished up a 10lb log let alone a 10lb bass.
Rolland will be frozen next to Ted Williams. What a legend!
That buzzbait reel needs new gears ⚙
Lake Wheeler is on the Tennessee River, in ALABAMA! [>
Ol’ Pat Cullen teaching Roland a trick or two…
Too much like a long commercial for fishing baits.
What is an ideal moon phase for night fishing in the summer?
I grew up watching your show on Saturdays. Glad to see you're still around.
Roland be safe when fishing at night. Always have a friend with you.
GOD DAMN!!! Roland is the best.
He's a great American fisherman.
Thanks Roland…can’t wait to see some night videos!! Enjoy every day!!
Good grief I want to go there and do some punching.
Roland, I caught a 10.1 and 12.9 back to back fishing for snook at night in south Florida just a couple weeks ago.I was using a 9” lipped plug.You would’ve loved it!
Pics or it didn’t happen.
3:34 something big jumped out behind you
Damn
Black jitterbug is deadly at night
Jitter bug Roland. Jitter bug
If Rick Sanchez was a person
Understood. Thank you much.
Fishing that worm at nught just add some rattle
Does he not know what happened to lake jackson!!!
Bass fishing is the best my favourite is striped bass but bass in general are just a crazy fish too catch the way they strike is super exciting I do my own TH-cam as well except I am only 13 my goal is too engage our next generation into fishing 🎣 but your videos are better then mine your editing is just next level awesome 😊
Much appreciated bass tips thanks
Does Barry sell those spinner baits?
10 pound bass are hard to come by because we got people who eat the damn bass poor souls they cant be helped!!!!!
It kills me when I see a bucket fisherman catch a trophy bass🤦♂️
Damn Ro…what up with that hairdo🥴
Imagine a million pound bass
Ten pound large mouth still doesn't compare to a 4 pound small mouth 🤣
Yeah, that 4#er will fit in the 10#er's mouth
You are the man Roland! Thank you for the lessons
Your reel sounds like it needs help
spinnerbait for me at night