I miss your content bud. Especially these cold water winter videos up north. I'm in Massachusetts and got my PB in Winchendon. 715oz on the tactical wake 210. I love your videos and think it beneficial to watch for the guys from the northeast.
Hey Troy. I miss my content too! haha. This is my longest streak by far not uploading anything. I know it seems like I'm retired from TH-cam, but its actually on my mind quite a bit. I have about 600GB of on water footage, table top review footage, b-roll, etc just waiting there on my hard drive. It seems so simple, but by the time I've done all the things I HAVE to do...I seem to never have time to start the creative / editing process. I SWEAR I will get a few uploaded this year. Scouts honor! haha. Hope you have a great 2024 out there and tight lines man.
@@KeepinItReelFishingI’m going to second that . I find your videos much more enjoyable to watch due to the reality vs your standard TH-cam fishing video . Get back to it man , we look forward to watching .
I have watched this so many times. Im from Philadelphia (burbs) and it motivates me to grind it out. I caught my P.B of 7.9 this past April. So thank you.
Congrats on an amazing PB! And thank you for watching. I'm glad it helps to motivate you (we all need that shot in the arm once in a while!). In keeping with being motivated, I'm most proud of (and I think my most 'motivating' video) is the one of my PB. The video is called "The One". Next time you need a little East Coast big bass inspiration (and you have some time to kill) check out that video. Tight lines this summer man!
@@jira6011 I actually don't own any composite rods. I have a number of moderate taper rods (even a slow taper), but none of them are glass....all are still graphite/carbon based. In terms of single hook vs treble....its complicated. Some people like fast action for jig hook style baits and moderate tapers for treble baits...thats the conventional advice. I prefer moderate action rods across the board. They load deeper and keep all fished pinned better than a fast action rod. To mitigate to extra flex on slower taper rods I use braider going to a leader. This allows me to still get very solid hook setting power, but the more forgiving nature of the moderate/slower taper rod gives me an insurance policy during the fight and especially when landing them near the boat.
Love it man!!! Love watching your videos. I know you also are a student of Tacticalbassin. You are a very tactical Basser yourself and highly intelligent angler my brotha! I love your approach and besides Matt and Tim you are my favorite.....Thank you!!!
Browsing big bait bass videos & came across this guy! U had some great videos with big baits in the past 👍 This was another good 1....not a big winter fishing guy, buy i may give big soft swimbaits a shot this coming winter....if it's not windy, it can be decent on a winter day...liking that 8" keitech...Big swimbaits/glidebaits are just too cool of baits! Can't get enough
Great video sir! Love your perseverance! And it paid off this time. A grinder like me. Lol. Winter and slow is my favorite way to get those big bass. If you do it enough, it’s not near as painful. Lol. Some guys just cannot do it. They can’t sit still. That can’t do turtle pace. It’s a skill for sure. Great to see you get that one at the end!😜😎👍🏻👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
I caught a 25 inch small mouth once that put on a spectacular show of jumps and flips using 6 lb. test cheap line. My son was wowed and jealous. Fishing is fun!
Hey James. Man, that is so awesome. Yeah, at the time they hadn't blown up yet and I was so excited to talk about this amazing new lure. Now, the cat is long since out of the bag, but it is such a good lure that I dare say it hasnt lost too much of its initial effectiveness. Almost like a Senko.....as many thousands of them as fish see they seemingly don't get conditioned. I feel the Keitexh bite isn't quite as strong as it was when they first came out, but it's not too far off. Thanks for the message man and tight lines this year!
I love the rattle trap in the winter, especially in crawfish color. I need to buy a couple of the burritos in the shad color. I see people catching fish on the burritos all year. Nice video bro👊🏾👊🏾 Stay warm up there!!
Good work Carl, can't believe it took me two days to finish the video but I wanted to make sure I could watch it in its entirety. Always a treat to see what kind of knowledge you are spitting out, especially helpful for our area. Thanks for all your amazing content its helped me a lot with my swimbait fishing
Thank Conner. Your a quick learn and are posed to become a real stick if you keep studying and put in the time. You are 100x ahead of me when I was your age. Hoping you get that 7lb class fish in 2020!
@@KeepinItReelFishing Thanks a lot man, just gotta keep working at it and that 7 with come my way. Can't wait to see what this year holds for me and everyone else
Hey man, I'm a 30 year Sportspal owner fisherman. Love your show. It's like watching my own adventures with narration. It takes a lot of work to juggle video cameras and fish at the same time and you're a lucky son of a gun or a really expert fisherman. Sporstmans channel should be making you offers.
Haha. Thanks Jaime. I don't upload very regularly, but I have a number of product reviews and some select fishing days in my catalog of videos. There might be some content you find valuable. Thanks for your sub.
Love seeing you stuck em with the bigger baits as I'm also from NJ and throw lots of medium to larger sized stuff. It can get tough when u dont get a bite for a few trips to keep on trucking when you see all the vids from Cali and Florida of people sticking em left and right. Thanks for the content man!
I went out this Jan when we had that warm wknd up here in CT and caught a few nice bass. Mostly on a lipless crank, yo-yo-ing. Got a crappie like every other cast too, snagged or mouthed. Ended up making fish tacos that evening. Nice little break in the winter. I've caught in Jan and Feb when we've had some warm spells and ice clears out. Lipless and jerk baits are my go-to's, but did get one on a spinnerbait too once in Feb, which surprised me. I get a lot of pickerel too and yeah they can cut you off. My first bite this Jan was from a pickerel and sure enough I reeled back plain line. Sucked because it was a nice Redeye Shad that I had good success with.
I'm in nj too. I hear ya on the picceral struggle lol. I bought a bunch of vision 110's and told myself round valley only. Yea then you start hammering trout on them and put them back away. We can't avoid the toothy critters. I gotta start dedicating time to big baits. Bought a setup for them last year and a box worth of baits.
Your a better man than me fishing during winter months but we definitely had some usually warm days in January even broke a couple of records it was so warm! Always enjoy the videos Karl thx!
Indeed Victor. I'm taking full advantage. Having zero fishing pressure out there I feel is a serious and measurable asset. Sub 50 degree water has always been very consistent for me.
Just wanted to say I absolutely love watching your videos I went and bought the keitch chartreuse going to give it a shot this weekend thank you so much
Hey Paul, and thank you for the nice comment. Glad you like the vids man. Keitech make exceptional products overall....these Easy Shiners and most everything else is just great. Hope you do well out there. Tight lines!
Not too many guys out there can keep your attention for 45 mins to give you 1 fish catch. Another great video here buddy. My Jersey hunting season just ended, so it's time for me to dust off the fishing gear and get to planning my 1st trip out. I look forward to the next outing/review you share with us. Tight lines.
Thanks so much Charlie for hanging out through the video. Hope some of what I shared was beneficial for ya. Yup....it's almost time, but truthfully since many waters aren't freezing over now IS the time. ZERO pressure in the winter....just you. That always raises my confidence a ton. Good luck in 2020.
Awesome video man! Thanks for sharing! I'm in New York. You rarely see such informative videos of this quality coming from the northeast. So glad I ordered some 8" keitech easy shiners earlier today... It led me to your channel. Love the smaller ones. Didn't even know they made them that big. Now I really can't wait to throw one. Haha. I appreciate the content! Keep it coming! Subscribed 👍🏼
man what a fish! that's amazing dude! so I bought an awesome canoe since the last time we talked and I've actually got out there 3 times all ready. which is an absolute miracle up here in Massachusetts. only got 1 huge perch but man this is so inspirational! idk what's up with the weather in up here in Mass right now but i'm looking at at least another 3 days of fishing next week and I'm shocked! If we could have the quickest winter ever the 1st year I get back into fishing would be insane lol. I think this is the warmest winter since 2012 and I'm stoked about! hoping to follow in your foot steps and show ppl the us northerners can catch some good size fish. I don't think anyone makes bass videos from MA.
I'm a bit jealous. Too much ice here to regular fish, but not enough to ice fish. What I'd give for some days on the water even without any catches. Congrats on the sweet fish!
Ping me if u come when our lakes are open. I am not a bass angler but have a boat with decent electronics and know some good bass lakes. Would love to let u drive and see how u fish new water. Think of it as a challenge video. I will try to catch someth from the back too
Great content as always. No body wants to see a fish caught at the start of a video. We all know fishing is a true grind and it’s more about collecting data on the lake and knowing your tackle. You break it down to the science. Keep up the good work
Nice to see you back Karl,I truly Love your uniqueness of how you explain details that most people don't, your an awesome teacher,you preach only what you experience 👍👍 and congratulations on the first Bass and I look forward to a new PB for 2020 🙏🏆👊👍💪
Hey Ken - thank you so much for that. I'm glad my style works for you. I actually was a science teacher for a brief stint. Hope you have a great season as well....tight lines man!
I'll try Joe! Haha. So long as this winter stays relatively mild I'm going to put in work. The zero fishing pressure of winter is addicting. There is but a single artificial lure in the water.....mine. You figure that HAS to up the odds considerably vs warmer conditions and the thousands and thousands of casts/lures in the water.
@@KeepinItReelFishing For Sure, It has been a while since I have caught anything over 4 lbs...but come this April heading to Georgia so I should do well there.
great video my question is related to your electronics .having the seem canoe as you what depth finder are you using? I always worried about the transducer getting damaged on rock stumps etc. could you a little insite on your setup .thanks don
Hey Don. I have a Lowrance HDI-5 from about 5 years ago. The equivalent model now (with more features actually) is the "Hook" series. Transducer wise Lowrance sells this protective housing that shields it well. The bottom is still exposed (of course), and with a hard enough hit I'm sure it could crack. But, I've been using it these past 5 years, on somewhere around 150+ trips and have yet to have an issue. I'm assuming they make equivalent tranducer protectors for the newer model transducers. But, this is the jist of it....www.basspro.com/shop/en/lowrance-hdi-trolling-motor-adaptor-for-skimmer-transducer?hvarAID=shopping_googleproductextensions&affcode_c=&gclid=Cj0KCQjwmpb0BRCBARIsAG7y4zYlXQMkfRVv8vwww3jh0k263Krnl0QKANtXncdZsEWmiDLxKdQN3s4aAuQmEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds
Do you have any idea what the 8in Easy Shiner weighs? Just wondering what kind of rod I would need for it as far as lure rating. I have a 7'4" Daiwa Tatula Frog rod, but it might have too stiff of a tip. I'm not sure. Super nice bass by the way! Way to go!
I'll have to get one to weigh, but I want to say about an ounce....maybe a hair more. Coupled with an 8/0 3/8oz weighted hook (I actually go down a size to the 6/0 1/4oz) you looking at probably just shy of 2oz. I see your rod is rated from 1/2oz-2oz, so you are golden. I rock my 8" Easy Shiner on a 7'11" Savage Gear Browser XH rated at 1/4-2oz and its PERFECT. Its what I'm using it on in this video.
Great vid and info as always, thanks for the insight!!! I know you’re not a hard water guy but I bet a panoptix icefishing bundle could be mounted on your kayak...😉🎣. I put it on my trolling motor in summer and use it ice fishing. Game changer.
Awesome! Hey, have you every tried any lures from CL8 Baits? They have some interesting stuff...Voles, Muskrats, Clackers, Gliders etc. My favorite is the might mouse.
Wish they had more sizes of the easy shiner, if I remember right there isn't any 6 or 7 it just goes 5inch straight to 8? Maybe I'm wrong I'll have to check but I love those things regardless
Sure thing. Isobrite 'Eclipse'. 10 year battery life. Saphire crystal. But, the main thing is the T-100 tritium illumination. The indicies glow on their own....with a half -life (they are radioactive) for roughly 30 years. www.armourlite.com/
Your video got me started with bigger baits. I just bought my first swimbait rod. The 8ft Daiwa DX heavy is perfect for baits like this one. It's faster action is perfect for bigger Beast hooks. Are there any other weedless soft swimbaits that are 6-8 inches you like that you recommend? I've been wanting to try a 7in Citizen, but I'm hesitant to spend $50 on one bait
I see this is a year old, but the Magdraft freestyle are great soft swimbaits with a beast hook..6"....the weedless 68 Hudd...I just received a whole box of these 8" Keitech easy shiners...they look really good & I throw big baits alot....I've caught multiple 4-7 lbers which as u know are trophies in ohio...also, had what appeared to be even bigger snap my braid right at the kayak doing a nose dive...big baits= Big bass
Well done. I have a question for you. What do you think of the dobyns fury 795sb rod for the 68 special the 6 inch hudd. And the S waver? Would the 8inch be too heavy?. Or should I just go with the 806sb?
Good question. I have no experience with the 795 and just a little with the 806. I know they are very popular rods, and there is no particular reason why, but I just never got any Dobyns
Im a long time subscriber. Awesome videos, particularly for swimbait fishing in the northeast. As someone who targets larger fish, have you tried striped bass fishing? I think that would be an awesome addition to the channel
I’ve been killing it in SJ with jerk baits lots of small fish but I’ve also put 4’s 5’s a 6 and a 7 in the boat over the last few weeks no luck with the swim baits tho I’m dying to boat a toad on one of my big swim baits
Your absolutely right. In the warmer months I never do and I'm comfortable with that. Shoot....sometimes I want to jump in. But, in these cold temps the shock of the cold can de debilitating. I've been meaning to pick up a good PFD, will look into getting that.
Although this is completely off topic from the video I wanted to ask anyway. Do you have any experience with Abu Garcia Reels? Been following you for awhile and don’t recall you ever mentioning them or doing reviews on them. In the market and they’re appealing to me and I value your input! Thanks!
Hey BC. Your absolutely right. There is a void of any Abu products on my channel. But, it's not for any particular reason. I have no preference of brand. In terms of bigger reels the Abu Beast just never had anything about it that made feel I needed it. But, I have read from a number of people who's opinions I respect and they love the thing.
Its the Ayu color. Its never been on Keitech's website, but Tackle Warehouse has carried them. Unlike almost all their other colors their is no flake or flash of any kind. Its quite subtle and natural, but still had a good contrasting "flash" between the dark green back and the stained/yellowish sides.
@@KeepinItReelFishing cool, thanks! I'm going to give the 8" a try for Lmb but I bet they will be killer for the spring striper run here in New England!
Is your connection knot going into the reel? If so what connection knot do you use? Just curious if the t-wing levelwind system gives you any problems.
It does. I use the Alberto knot....have for about 5 years. I like it due to its simplicity and quickness to tie. Depending on the size of the braid and leader it does sometimes kind of blip as it enters the T-Wing. 80lb braid to 20 lb leader gets caught for a sec, before it goes through. 50lb braid to 17lb leader you feel a 'tick', but it passes through without issue. Most often I use 65lb braid to either 17 or 20lb leader, and that goes through with a bit more of a 'tick'/hesitation. After thousands of casts it doesn't actually wear down anything at the knot, nor have I had the knot fail me (in years) with this system. But, yes....you do feel it go through. Of course it could be alleviated with shorter leaders, but for many application I prefer a leader of at least 8ft....which always enters the reel on an 8ft rod. If you prefer the FG knot, you may not have any issue as that ties down to a smaller diameter than the Alberto.
KeepinItReelFishing thank you so much! I love your videos and have learned so much in the past few years from you. Thank you for taking the time to answer this question as well!
Great... as always. Hey Mister KeepInItReel, did you see that Berkley Trilene Braid is discontinued ? Became my favorite braided line for baitcasters ! Is there an equivalent ? Berkley X9 ?
I know....me too! I was using the Berkley Professional braid on a number of reels since it came out. I loved its characteristics. I have yet to try the X9 or X5, but handling them in the package neither looked to be a 'coated' line, which the Professional version was and the reason I liked it. They are going uncoated, which is more limp and supple. That has its benefits too, but overall the Professional was just my favorite. I am now using the Vicious No Fade braid on a few of my reels since last year. It is also a limp, uncoated line, but it lives up to its marketing and truly does not fade. Its a completely different manufacturing process than what everyone else is doing.
Yes, it is. I really like it because; A. Its one of their most subtle/natural patters (green pumpkin back and off white/yellowish belly) and B. There is no flake added to it like the vast majority of their other patters use. I have flashy ones as well, but I really like the simple, natural color on the Ayu. Plus, it still has a lot of contrast as it rolls between the dark top and light bottom.
@@KeepinItReelFishing I really like the natural look to it too. The reason I ask is because I’ve been looking for it on tackle warehouse and on Keitechs website it doesn’t seem like they make the 8 inch in Ayu anymore which is a shame. I may have to go with light hitch, Tennessee shad, or ghost rainbow instead. Thanks for the reply!
@@rogerspielman4953 Oh man, I'm looking it up now that you mentioned it and I see that too. Bummer. I remember that color being on sale for a while in the 8", but every time I looked they always had plenty. That light hitch and Tennessee shad are also good choices that are pretty similar.
@@KeepinItReelFishing haha I actually just called keitech and a man by the name of Mike said it was a TW exclusive. I’ll go with the Tennessee shad! Thanks!
The smaller hook I use and accompanying 1/4 oz weight is good because it doesn't sink too far into the grass. I reel it through in stop and go's, and when it gets a bit hung up I slowly raise the rod tip to bring it up and out momentarily. In the summer I might pop it out more aggressively, but in these cold temps all the motions are slower.
@@KeepinItReelFishing Thanks for getting back to me. I have a hard time fishing lures except rooster tails. Really no luck at all. So a slow stop an go retrieve? just subed.
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I miss your content bud. Especially these cold water winter videos up north. I'm in Massachusetts and got my PB in Winchendon. 715oz on the tactical wake 210. I love your videos and think it beneficial to watch for the guys from the northeast.
Hey Troy. I miss my content too! haha. This is my longest streak by far not uploading anything. I know it seems like I'm retired from TH-cam, but its actually on my mind quite a bit. I have about 600GB of on water footage, table top review footage, b-roll, etc just waiting there on my hard drive. It seems so simple, but by the time I've done all the things I HAVE to do...I seem to never have time to start the creative / editing process. I SWEAR I will get a few uploaded this year. Scouts honor! haha. Hope you have a great 2024 out there and tight lines man.
@@KeepinItReelFishingI’m going to second that . I find your videos much more enjoyable to watch due to the reality vs your standard TH-cam fishing video . Get back to it man , we look forward to watching .
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I have watched this so many times. Im from Philadelphia (burbs) and it motivates me to grind it out. I caught my P.B of 7.9 this past April. So thank you.
Congrats on an amazing PB! And thank you for watching. I'm glad it helps to motivate you (we all need that shot in the arm once in a while!). In keeping with being motivated, I'm most proud of (and I think my most 'motivating' video) is the one of my PB. The video is called "The One". Next time you need a little East Coast big bass inspiration (and you have some time to kill) check out that video. Tight lines this summer man!
Hell yea new video!!! I’m from Massachusetts so your videos help me out a lot🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼
Stay inspired man. You live in a great state. They don't call it Bassachussets on the forums for nothin!
KeepinItReelFishing what kinda rod do you recommend graphite or composite rods for bigger baits single hook an treble baits?
@@jira6011 I actually don't own any composite rods. I have a number of moderate taper rods (even a slow taper), but none of them are glass....all are still graphite/carbon based. In terms of single hook vs treble....its complicated. Some people like fast action for jig hook style baits and moderate tapers for treble baits...thats the conventional advice. I prefer moderate action rods across the board. They load deeper and keep all fished pinned better than a fast action rod. To mitigate to extra flex on slower taper rods I use braider going to a leader. This allows me to still get very solid hook setting power, but the more forgiving nature of the moderate/slower taper rod gives me an insurance policy during the fight and especially when landing them near the boat.
@@KeepinItReelFishing mass def has big bass .
Love it man!!! Love watching your videos. I know you also are a student of Tacticalbassin. You are a very tactical Basser yourself
and highly intelligent angler my brotha! I love your approach and besides Matt and Tim you are my favorite.....Thank you!!!
Browsing big bait bass videos & came across this guy! U had some great videos with big baits in the past 👍 This was another good 1....not a big winter fishing guy, buy i may give big soft swimbaits a shot this coming winter....if it's not windy, it can be decent on a winter day...liking that 8" keitech...Big swimbaits/glidebaits are just too cool of baits! Can't get enough
Great stuff as always! You’re the East coast’s Tactical Bassin counterpart!
This dude should have more subs with the amazing content he puts out
I'd sub again if I could.
Congratulations on your first bass in 2020.🤙😎☮️🙏
The Keitech soft baits are my go to lures in many situations..they are a dependable fish catcher. Thanks for posting this episode.
Great video sir! Love your perseverance! And it paid off this time. A grinder like me. Lol. Winter and slow is my favorite way to get those big bass. If you do it enough, it’s not near as painful. Lol. Some guys just cannot do it. They can’t sit still. That can’t do turtle pace. It’s a skill for sure. Great to see you get that one at the end!😜😎👍🏻👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
That canoe is solid ! Way to be patient.
I caught a 25 inch small mouth once that put on a spectacular show of jumps and flips using 6 lb. test cheap line. My son was wowed and jealous. Fishing is fun!
You got me started on Keitechs 6 years ago and I ended up catching my PB 12.3 pounds
Hey James. Man, that is so awesome. Yeah, at the time they hadn't blown up yet and I was so excited to talk about this amazing new lure. Now, the cat is long since out of the bag, but it is such a good lure that I dare say it hasnt lost too much of its initial effectiveness. Almost like a Senko.....as many thousands of them as fish see they seemingly don't get conditioned. I feel the Keitexh bite isn't quite as strong as it was when they first came out, but it's not too far off. Thanks for the message man and tight lines this year!
I wish there was a way to comment pics I’d send it to you.
I love the rattle trap in the winter, especially in crawfish color. I need to buy a couple of the burritos in the shad color. I see people catching fish on the burritos all year. Nice video bro👊🏾👊🏾 Stay warm up there!!
Good work Carl, can't believe it took me two days to finish the video but I wanted to make sure I could watch it in its entirety. Always a treat to see what kind of knowledge you are spitting out, especially helpful for our area. Thanks for all your amazing content its helped me a lot with my swimbait fishing
Thank Conner. Your a quick learn and are posed to become a real stick if you keep studying and put in the time. You are 100x ahead of me when I was your age. Hoping you get that 7lb class fish in 2020!
@@KeepinItReelFishing Thanks a lot man, just gotta keep working at it and that 7 with come my way. Can't wait to see what this year holds for me and everyone else
Hey man, I'm a 30 year Sportspal owner fisherman. Love your show. It's like watching my own adventures with narration. It takes a lot of work to juggle video cameras and fish at the same time and you're a lucky son of a gun or a really expert fisherman. Sporstmans channel should be making you offers.
Sub'd for the name, stayed for the video.
Haha. Thanks Jaime. I don't upload very regularly, but I have a number of product reviews and some select fishing days in my catalog of videos. There might be some content you find valuable. Thanks for your sub.
Love seeing you stuck em with the bigger baits as I'm also from NJ and throw lots of medium to larger sized stuff. It can get tough when u dont get a bite for a few trips to keep on trucking when you see all the vids from Cali and Florida of people sticking em left and right. Thanks for the content man!
Phenomenal video. Always a pleasure to watch and learn from a fellow NJ angler.
Looking forward to the next one.
Thanks for taking the time to watch Chris and dropping the comment.
I went out this Jan when we had that warm wknd up here in CT and caught a few nice bass. Mostly on a lipless crank, yo-yo-ing. Got a crappie like every other cast too, snagged or mouthed. Ended up making fish tacos that evening. Nice little break in the winter. I've caught in Jan and Feb when we've had some warm spells and ice clears out. Lipless and jerk baits are my go-to's, but did get one on a spinnerbait too once in Feb, which surprised me.
I get a lot of pickerel too and yeah they can cut you off. My first bite this Jan was from a pickerel and sure enough I reeled back plain line. Sucked because it was a nice Redeye Shad that I had good success with.
I'm in nj too. I hear ya on the picceral struggle lol. I bought a bunch of vision 110's and told myself round valley only. Yea then you start hammering trout on them and put them back away. We can't avoid the toothy critters. I gotta start dedicating time to big baits. Bought a setup for them last year and a box worth of baits.
Your a better man than me fishing during winter months but we definitely had some usually warm days in January even broke a couple of records it was so warm! Always enjoy the videos Karl thx!
Indeed Victor. I'm taking full advantage. Having zero fishing pressure out there I feel is a serious and measurable asset. Sub 50 degree water has always been very consistent for me.
I can definitely see that you enjoy fishing as much as I do. Sure is magical out there, especially this time of year.
Just wanted to say I absolutely love watching your videos I went and bought the keitch chartreuse going to give it a shot this weekend thank you so much
Hey Paul, and thank you for the nice comment. Glad you like the vids man. Keitech make exceptional products overall....these Easy Shiners and most everything else is just great. Hope you do well out there. Tight lines!
@@KeepinItReelFishing tight lines brother. Was looking for u on FB are on there by any chance.
Not too many guys out there can keep your attention for 45 mins to give you 1 fish catch. Another great video here buddy. My Jersey hunting season just ended, so it's time for me to dust off the fishing gear and get to planning my 1st trip out. I look forward to the next outing/review you share with us. Tight lines.
Thanks so much Charlie for hanging out through the video. Hope some of what I shared was beneficial for ya. Yup....it's almost time, but truthfully since many waters aren't freezing over now IS the time. ZERO pressure in the winter....just you. That always raises my confidence a ton. Good luck in 2020.
U can make a wire line through on that bait just replace the line with wire and no worries
Awesome video man! Thanks for sharing! I'm in New York. You rarely see such informative videos of this quality coming from the northeast. So glad I ordered some 8" keitech easy shiners earlier today... It led me to your channel. Love the smaller ones. Didn't even know they made them that big. Now I really can't wait to throw one. Haha. I appreciate the content! Keep it coming! Subscribed 👍🏼
Nice catch... great out tro...definitely helps ..appreciate you sharing..thanks
KIR fishing vids always seem to have a lot of thought pit to them, this one is no exception
Great editing and fun watch
Congrats on a winter stud fish
Thanks Roland! Appreciate the comment and support
Great catch!
Thanks Matt
man what a fish! that's amazing dude! so I bought an awesome canoe since the last time we talked and I've actually got out there 3 times all ready. which is an absolute miracle up here in Massachusetts. only got 1 huge perch but man this is so inspirational! idk what's up with the weather in up here in Mass right now but i'm looking at at least another 3 days of fishing next week and I'm shocked! If we could have the quickest winter ever the 1st year I get back into fishing would be insane lol. I think this is the warmest winter since 2012 and I'm stoked about! hoping to follow in your foot steps and show ppl the us northerners can catch some good size fish. I don't think anyone makes bass videos from MA.
Great content. 👍
Thank you James!
Healthy looking fish for January.
Always stoked to watch a new KIR vid👊
Love your thought process. Keep them coming
I'm a bit jealous. Too much ice here to regular fish, but not enough to ice fish. What I'd give for some days on the water even without any catches. Congrats on the sweet fish!
nice fish boss! Here in chicago we have similar weather pattern but its just a couple degrees colder - just enough to keep the lakes frozen..
I was just in Waukegan two weeks ago on business. Yeah, I think your proximity to the big waters plays a role.
Ping me if u come when our lakes are open. I am not a bass angler but have a boat with decent electronics and know some good bass lakes. Would love to let u drive and see how u fish new water. Think of it as a challenge video. I will try to catch someth from the back too
I thought I heard you say Burrito Baits, so I looked it up. Sure enough, there are Burrito Baits! Who knew? Good stuff.
Great video, glad to see you posting some videos.
Great content as always. No body wants to see a fish caught at the start of a video. We all know fishing is a true grind and it’s more about collecting data on the lake and knowing your tackle. You break it down to the science. Keep up the good work
So glad you are back doing Videos, stay warm bro love the content
good to see you back love the vids learn a lot from u
Nice to see you back Karl,I truly Love your uniqueness of how you explain details that most people don't, your an awesome teacher,you preach only what you experience 👍👍 and congratulations on the first Bass and I look forward to a new PB for 2020 🙏🏆👊👍💪
Hey Ken - thank you so much for that. I'm glad my style works for you. I actually was a science teacher for a brief stint. Hope you have a great season as well....tight lines man!
Always makes my day to see an upload! Thanks for sharing, man.
Thank you for watching! Tight lines 2020.
Omg, yes, love your videos my man, keep em coming
They’re pretty reliable......Boom 🔨🔨
Haha. Yeah, couldn't have scripted that better! Where timing meets luck.
I can’t wait to get my swimbait setup. Loved the video 🤙🤙🤙🇵🇹🇵🇹🤙🤙🤙
Lovely video really enjoyed it thanks keep up the good work 👍
Good stuff man! Gotta love this mild winter!
great catch keep em coming!
I'll try Joe! Haha. So long as this winter stays relatively mild I'm going to put in work. The zero fishing pressure of winter is addicting. There is but a single artificial lure in the water.....mine. You figure that HAS to up the odds considerably vs warmer conditions and the thousands and thousands of casts/lures in the water.
@@KeepinItReelFishing For Sure, It has been a while since I have caught anything over 4 lbs...but come this April heading to Georgia so I should do well there.
hey man hope to see a fall / winter vid this year !
We love those Keitech Easy Shiners! Tight lines from BFG
Nice job !!! I love those Burritos.
Fricking awesome bass man!!!
Thank you!!
I have a Jackall Gantarel that is pure art, it probably wont see the water lol. Probably would catch fish either.
great video my question is related to your electronics .having the seem canoe as you what depth finder are you using? I always worried about the transducer getting damaged on rock stumps etc. could you a little insite on your setup .thanks don
Hey Don. I have a Lowrance HDI-5 from about 5 years ago. The equivalent model now (with more features actually) is the "Hook" series. Transducer wise Lowrance sells this protective housing that shields it well. The bottom is still exposed (of course), and with a hard enough hit I'm sure it could crack. But, I've been using it these past 5 years, on somewhere around 150+ trips and have yet to have an issue. I'm assuming they make equivalent tranducer protectors for the newer model transducers. But, this is the jist of it....www.basspro.com/shop/en/lowrance-hdi-trolling-motor-adaptor-for-skimmer-transducer?hvarAID=shopping_googleproductextensions&affcode_c=&gclid=Cj0KCQjwmpb0BRCBARIsAG7y4zYlXQMkfRVv8vwww3jh0k263Krnl0QKANtXncdZsEWmiDLxKdQN3s4aAuQmEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds
thanks that sounds good I really enjoy your videos .i'am in north east ct.my lakes and ponds are about the same as yours thanks again
Do you have any idea what the 8in Easy Shiner weighs? Just wondering what kind of rod I would need for it as far as lure rating. I have a 7'4" Daiwa Tatula Frog rod, but it might have too stiff of a tip. I'm not sure. Super nice bass by the way! Way to go!
I'll have to get one to weigh, but I want to say about an ounce....maybe a hair more. Coupled with an 8/0 3/8oz weighted hook (I actually go down a size to the 6/0 1/4oz) you looking at probably just shy of 2oz. I see your rod is rated from 1/2oz-2oz, so you are golden. I rock my 8" Easy Shiner on a 7'11" Savage Gear Browser XH rated at 1/4-2oz and its PERFECT. Its what I'm using it on in this video.
@@KeepinItReelFishing Thanks a lot for the help. I really appreciate it!
Great vid and info as always, thanks for the insight!!! I know you’re not a hard water guy but I bet a panoptix icefishing bundle could be mounted on your kayak...😉🎣. I put it on my trolling motor in summer and use it ice fishing. Game changer.
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Yessssss!! Nice stick brother!! Love it
New video? Hell yes!
Love all your stuff were do you live iam in Quincy mass just 10 min from Boston 1hr from cape cod great fishing around here in mass.
Nice fish!!!
Great video with a lot of great info as always!
Awesome! Hey, have you every tried any lures from CL8 Baits? They have some interesting stuff...Voles, Muskrats, Clackers, Gliders etc. My favorite is the might mouse.
Wish they had more sizes of the easy shiner, if I remember right there isn't any 6 or 7 it just goes 5inch straight to 8? Maybe I'm wrong I'll have to check but I love those things regardless
I believe your correct Dan. But listen.....throw that 8"! It appeals to the bigger fish, but isn't anything a 3lb fish can't totally swallow.
sweet video
Great Video , keep em coming please , this might sound wierd but what kind of Watch is that your wearing ???
Sure thing. Isobrite 'Eclipse'. 10 year battery life. Saphire crystal. But, the main thing is the T-100 tritium illumination. The indicies glow on their own....with a half -life (they are radioactive) for roughly 30 years. www.armourlite.com/
Your video got me started with bigger baits. I just bought my first swimbait rod. The 8ft Daiwa DX heavy is perfect for baits like this one. It's faster action is perfect for bigger Beast hooks. Are there any other weedless soft swimbaits that are 6-8 inches you like that you recommend? I've been wanting to try a 7in Citizen, but I'm hesitant to spend $50 on one bait
I see this is a year old, but the Magdraft freestyle are great soft swimbaits with a beast hook..6"....the weedless 68 Hudd...I just received a whole box of these 8" Keitech easy shiners...they look really good & I throw big baits alot....I've caught multiple 4-7 lbers which as u know are trophies in ohio...also, had what appeared to be even bigger snap my braid right at the kayak doing a nose dive...big baits= Big bass
Went back to watch some of your older content, what rod would you suggest for 6.8" and 7.8" Keitechs??? Was looking at the Daiwa DX Swimbait Heavy.
Well done. I have a question for you. What do you think of the dobyns fury 795sb rod for the 68 special the 6 inch hudd. And the S waver? Would the 8inch be too heavy?. Or should I just go with the 806sb?
Good question. I have no experience with the 795 and just a little with the 806. I know they are very popular rods, and there is no particular reason why, but I just never got any Dobyns
KeepinItReelFishing thank you sir, and it’s a very warm day in New Jersey, go out and make more videos, 😊
I know!!!! BEEEE-U-tiful today. I get little windows where I can go. Unfortunately I have to live vicariously through IG and TH-cam today.
Awesome video guys!! Subbed keep it up!
Im a long time subscriber. Awesome videos, particularly for swimbait fishing in the northeast.
As someone who targets larger fish, have you tried striped bass fishing? I think that would be an awesome addition to the channel
I’ve been killing it in SJ with jerk baits lots of small fish but I’ve also put 4’s 5’s a 6 and a 7 in the boat over the last few weeks no luck with the swim baits tho I’m dying to boat a toad on one of my big swim baits
A 6 AND a 7??!! You have my attention! That's awesome bro. Don't change what you doing with results like that.
Oh great video as usual
Dude great video! Keep em coming
A canoe in freezing temps with no one else on the water and no pfd. You’re crazy. Love the content though.
Your absolutely right. In the warmer months I never do and I'm comfortable with that. Shoot....sometimes I want to jump in. But, in these cold temps the shock of the cold can de debilitating. I've been meaning to pick up a good PFD, will look into getting that.
Many would recommend a drysuit also.
@@KeepinItReelFishing Definitely something to atleast have! Stay safe
I didn’t expect this!
Although this is completely off topic from the video I wanted to ask anyway. Do you have any experience with Abu Garcia Reels? Been following you for awhile and don’t recall you ever mentioning them or doing reviews on them. In the market and they’re appealing to me and I value your input! Thanks!
Hey BC. Your absolutely right. There is a void of any Abu products on my channel. But, it's not for any particular reason. I have no preference of brand. In terms of bigger reels the Abu Beast just never had anything about it that made feel I needed it. But, I have read from a number of people who's opinions I respect and they love the thing.
happy 2020 😂 if only you knew brother
Have you seen the tackle hd hi-def craw. They look sick to you should check them out.
That's where I saw them. Immediately bought some
What color is that Keitech Easy Shiner? Nice fish!
Its the Ayu color. Its never been on Keitech's website, but Tackle Warehouse has carried them. Unlike almost all their other colors their is no flake or flash of any kind. Its quite subtle and natural, but still had a good contrasting "flash" between the dark green back and the stained/yellowish sides.
@@KeepinItReelFishing cool, thanks! I'm going to give the 8" a try for Lmb but I bet they will be killer for the spring striper run here in New England!
I also would like to add I just caught a hog the other day fishing a jerkbait in Colorado still Trying to get that big swimbait bite:)
I have the same card board box! LOL
Is your connection knot going into the reel? If so what connection knot do you use? Just curious if the t-wing levelwind system gives you any problems.
It does. I use the Alberto knot....have for about 5 years. I like it due to its simplicity and quickness to tie. Depending on the size of the braid and leader it does sometimes kind of blip as it enters the T-Wing. 80lb braid to 20 lb leader gets caught for a sec, before it goes through. 50lb braid to 17lb leader you feel a 'tick', but it passes through without issue. Most often I use 65lb braid to either 17 or 20lb leader, and that goes through with a bit more of a 'tick'/hesitation. After thousands of casts it doesn't actually wear down anything at the knot, nor have I had the knot fail me (in years) with this system. But, yes....you do feel it go through. Of course it could be alleviated with shorter leaders, but for many application I prefer a leader of at least 8ft....which always enters the reel on an 8ft rod. If you prefer the FG knot, you may not have any issue as that ties down to a smaller diameter than the Alberto.
KeepinItReelFishing thank you so much! I love your videos and have learned so much in the past few years from you. Thank you for taking the time to answer this question as well!
Got a new sub from me. Also what is that camera on your hat. Have not seen one like it in fishing videos. Cool stuff
The safe rule is you should have a drysuit if air temperature and water temperature added together is less than 120 degrees.
I tried big swimbaits many times. I tend to not have the patience for them.
Hah. Totally get the cardboard box. Lol
Does he still do Burrito drops? I haven't been able to find out much about them and it doesn't seems like he announces much through his Instagram.
They used to be on Sundays at 7pm, but he seems to have changed that. Not sure now. Contact him on IG....he'll let you know.
Great... as always. Hey Mister KeepInItReel, did you see that Berkley Trilene Braid is discontinued ? Became my favorite braided line for baitcasters ! Is there an equivalent ? Berkley X9 ?
I know....me too! I was using the Berkley Professional braid on a number of reels since it came out. I loved its characteristics. I have yet to try the X9 or X5, but handling them in the package neither looked to be a 'coated' line, which the Professional version was and the reason I liked it. They are going uncoated, which is more limp and supple. That has its benefits too, but overall the Professional was just my favorite. I am now using the Vicious No Fade braid on a few of my reels since last year. It is also a limp, uncoated line, but it lives up to its marketing and truly does not fade. Its a completely different manufacturing process than what everyone else is doing.
KeepinItReelFishing X9 looks to be coated. I have 2 bobins to spool. But I am not sure it will perform as well as Trilene Braid.
What is the best all around leader to protect your baits vs pike? I usually use a steel leader just because pike are so abundant in my area.
Knot2kinky,savage gear leaders ,0,80FC and more in diam.
You should try it a rig
Phenix M1 west coast I see
Yeeeees Jose. Good eyes. I actually have two. Great rod that really handles a wide range of lures.
My TH-cam northeast Georgia kayak fishing. you will see why
Is that easy shiner the ayu color?
Yes, it is. I really like it because; A. Its one of their most subtle/natural patters (green pumpkin back and off white/yellowish belly) and B. There is no flake added to it like the vast majority of their other patters use. I have flashy ones as well, but I really like the simple, natural color on the Ayu. Plus, it still has a lot of contrast as it rolls between the dark top and light bottom.
@@KeepinItReelFishing I really like the natural look to it too. The reason I ask is because I’ve been looking for it on tackle warehouse and on Keitechs website it doesn’t seem like they make the 8 inch in Ayu anymore which is a shame. I may have to go with light hitch, Tennessee shad, or ghost rainbow instead. Thanks for the reply!
@@rogerspielman4953 Oh man, I'm looking it up now that you mentioned it and I see that too. Bummer. I remember that color being on sale for a while in the 8", but every time I looked they always had plenty. That light hitch and Tennessee shad are also good choices that are pretty similar.
@@KeepinItReelFishing haha I actually just called keitech and a man by the name of Mike said it was a TW exclusive. I’ll go with the Tennessee shad! Thanks!
where do you get those big soft plastics?
Are you on IG ? I got a question on that Falcon XD rod you throw! Thanks
Have you thrown big plugs, TopWater like the Plunker on the rod ? 3oz + baits. Does it have to much bend to walk baits ? Thanks
I always have a cardboard box of stuff in my bass boat
How are you fishing that Keitec through the grass? Just dragging it?
The smaller hook I use and accompanying 1/4 oz weight is good because it doesn't sink too far into the grass. I reel it through in stop and go's, and when it gets a bit hung up I slowly raise the rod tip to bring it up and out momentarily. In the summer I might pop it out more aggressively, but in these cold temps all the motions are slower.
@@KeepinItReelFishing Thanks for getting back to me. I have a hard time fishing lures except rooster tails. Really no luck at all. So a slow stop an go retrieve? just subed.