Wife and I love your videos Mike. We rigged up with the Driftmaster six 5000 after watching you. We live near Lake O The Pines in East Texas. We are really catching some big crappie right now. Come on down and fish with us.
Mike, I just wanted to thank you. I’ve been watching your videos all year. I’ve learned allot from you and it paid off. My family and I just came back from Lake of the Ozarks and we were using your trolling technics using Bandits and catching slab crappie throughout the week. We had a blast. Looking forward to new videos from you. Tight Lines!!
Great video! Thank you for posting. I told my wife I wanted to troll crank baits but needed to buy another whole set of rods and reels and she gave me that "im gonna kill you" look. I'm glad we can make do with my spinning gear I have for long lining! Keep the vids coming. New boats look great!
Just started with trolling because of your videos. Very Hectic at first, but catching on. Bought the same seat and rod holders on your boat. Makes it a lot Easier. Looking forward to your next video.
Great video and review of equipment. I have been pulling crank baits for a couple years. My home lake is Pickwick Lake on Tennessee River. I catch a lot of 15-16” crappie. I give credit to you and your videos helping me achieve that. Thank You!
As always glad you took us along thank you for time & knowledge you share with us. I started trolling from watching your videos it is a very enjoyable time on the LOZ until the big boats come out but we usually get our limit or close to it when the waves get annoying. Been thinking about Truman lake to do some trolling to avoid the big boats. Again thank you Mr. Baker love your video
I recently found your channel. I enjoy your videos and have been doing well trolling flicker shad on Stockton Lake for crappie and walleye this summer. Keep up the great content.
Thanks for a great video. I live on Truman Lake in the summertime and your trolling videos on LOZ got me interested in doing it on Truman. It's a little tougher here with the water level changing a lot and so many trees in the lake but I've had a pretty good year trolling. In years past I picked up a walleye now and then but haven't had one yet this year. I think the truck was thing about trolling is trying to turn the boat around at the end of The Run with four lines out. Sometimes it's hard to keep them from getting tangled. Thanks again.
Another great video Mike. How about a "Baker Bit" where you discuss crank baits...likes, dislikes, various brands, must have colors, etc.... I predominately fish the spring and generally having my dad with me we tend to spider rig. If by myself I like single pole fishing with Live Scope. I was thinking of experimenting with trolling cranks for a good late spring/summer technique I could also do with my dad. Looking for some advice and color tips on those crank baits.
Yes sir. I think I’ve watched’em all and I have taken some notes. Now that I have started researching the crankbaits my head is spinning with all the various patterns, models and costs. Most of it may not matter but I tend to follow your advice.
Thanks for another great video! Are you still using those Offshore Tackle Mini Planner Boards when trolling LOZ? Considering getting a couple to widen our spread. Used the bigger ones for walleye in other states with good results.
Dang.. Bass Pro Bandit 300s are now $8. I hate losing em. Flicker Shad are cheaper but I seem to catch more crappie on the Bandits. More whites on the Flicker Shad. Dang drum on both. The deeper the water the less drum.
I agree, I've been trolling Loz for last three years, been using flicker shad dominatley the last two on account of bandits cost. This weekend I tied on some bandits, WoW, I caught like five to one on a 300 sun perch bandit the last three days! Two bandits and six flicker share out, and the two bandits kept me busy! The jointed flicker shad seem to catch more also. I use 1oz tadpoles on all poles, fish the buck Creek areas , 6 to 10 mm main channel and parts of the Gravois. I ordered some more bandits today! Thanks Mike for making these trolling videos, they defenitley inspired me to try this technique, I use it most of all seasons.
Hey, Mike....another great video. Thanks. When you're using your iPilot to troll cranks, do you have it set up to follow a break line or are you laying down a track or are you just hitting the AutoPilot button?
Hey Mike, we do a little crank bait pulling at LOZ and will on occasion hook into 3-4lb bass, big drum or 10-12lb catfish. How well do you think those B&M Pro 100's would hold up to that?
That was fun. Honestly, I’m not sure how I came about watching your videos other than my sister lives on LOZ so I’m fishing there a lot. But I bass fish 95% of the time. The other 5% is when I’m hungry for a good crappie meal. What part of LOZ do you fish?
Glad you found a cave to hide out from the wife. Might find some company in there! You got an easy style....Like your videos Mike. Gotta a bunch of Bandit 300s thought I was going to troll w a 2 oz. weight, but trolling rods not stiff enough. Will give your method a GO here on KY Lake!
I noticed you were fishing the tops of the trees with 6 rods. So when you get snagged are you just breaking them off or you reeling up and going back to try to get the lure out. Trolling is the only way we fish for crappies but when we get snagged we reel up and go back and use our plug knockers to get the lures out. Never see any of you guys getting snagged and retrieving them. Like your videos and follow you on the tournament trail.
After watching this I went and bought a blue and chrome in a 300 and 200 can't wait to try them
Wife and I love your videos Mike. We rigged up with the Driftmaster six 5000 after watching you. We live near Lake O The Pines in East Texas. We are really catching some big crappie right now. Come on down and fish with us.
Mike, I just wanted to thank you. I’ve been watching your videos all year. I’ve learned allot from you and it paid off. My family and I just came back from Lake of the Ozarks and we were using your trolling technics using Bandits and catching slab crappie throughout the week. We had a blast. Looking forward to new videos from you. Tight Lines!!
Glad you caught them! Thanks for watching.
Great Video Mike. I really enjoy your videos and hints. Really enjoy the trolling videos also.
Thanks for another great video. Your videos have given me a ton of knowledge that has allowed me to become a successful crankbait troller.
Great video! Thank you for posting. I told my wife I wanted to troll crank baits but needed to buy another whole set of rods and reels and she gave me that "im gonna kill you" look. I'm glad we can make do with my spinning gear I have for long lining! Keep the vids coming. New boats look great!
Just started with trolling because of your videos. Very Hectic at first, but catching on. Bought the same seat and rod holders on your boat. Makes it a lot Easier.
Looking forward to your next video.
You really nailed them! Think I will go out and try this today. Nice boat too!
Another awesome video Mike, Thanks
Hey fishing brother great video keep them coming. I learn something new every time. Keep them coming. Good luck and God bless you
Great video and review of equipment. I have been pulling crank baits for a couple years. My home lake is Pickwick Lake on Tennessee River. I catch a lot of 15-16” crappie. I give credit to you and your videos helping me achieve that. Thank You!
Can you tell me what speed do you have the most luck trolling for crappie? I troll the tail race at Wilson a lot
We need Moore trolling video. I do this every weekend on lake degray. AR
As always glad you took us along thank you for time & knowledge you share with us. I started trolling from watching your videos it is a very enjoyable time on the LOZ until the big boats come out but we usually get our limit or close to it when the waves get annoying. Been thinking about Truman lake to do some trolling to avoid the big boats. Again thank you Mr. Baker love your video
Truman is sure a lot more peaceful in the summer months. Thanks for watching.
Caught a few on LOZ the last few days. Strike King 3xd Summer Sexy Shad is a good crank as well.
another great video Mike
Enjoy your videos and especially the information you provide. I've picked up some bandit 300s and hope to try some trolling on LOZ in a couple weeks.
where ya at Mike? Gotta be some August Crappie fishing going on!
Another great video Mike. I've been doing a little trolling lately and having some success
I recently found your channel. I enjoy your videos and have been doing well trolling flicker shad on Stockton Lake for crappie and walleye this summer. Keep up the great content.
Thanks for watching.
We troll for crappy with 2" rattle traps 1.3-1.6mph.works good 15' deep. With 15#lead line 2-3 colors
Great video mike. Keep them videos coming!
Thanks for a great video. I live on Truman Lake in the summertime and your trolling videos on LOZ got me interested in doing it on Truman. It's a little tougher here with the water level changing a lot and so many trees in the lake but I've had a pretty good year trolling. In years past I picked up a walleye now and then but haven't had one yet this year. I think the truck was thing about trolling is trying to turn the boat around at the end of The Run with four lines out. Sometimes it's hard to keep them from getting tangled. Thanks again.
When turning, reel your inside lines in a little and speed up. Might help. Or make a wide gradual turn.
Hello.sir. what do you think about using 6lbs line dragging crankbait? Have you ever?
Sure. No problem. Just makes them dive a little deeper.
What was your old boat?? PLEASE give all specs if possible. EXCELLENT JOB!!!!
Sea Ark Pro Cat
Great video mr baker!!
Missing your videos hope you’re doing ok. Really enjoy the trolling videos.
Doing fine. Just busy with work and tournament season. Thanks for watching.
Another great video Mike. How about a "Baker Bit" where you discuss crank baits...likes, dislikes, various brands, must have colors, etc.... I predominately fish the spring and generally having my dad with me we tend to spider rig. If by myself I like single pole fishing with Live Scope. I was thinking of experimenting with trolling cranks for a good late spring/summer technique I could also do with my dad. Looking for some advice and color tips on those crank baits.
Great idea. I will do my best but in the mean time, I have a lot of discussion about colors and baits in my other trolling videos.
Yes sir. I think I’ve watched’em all and I have taken some notes. Now that I have started researching the crankbaits my head is spinning with all the various patterns, models and costs. Most of it may not matter but I tend to follow your advice.
Love watching your show! I was wondering how many batteries you use on the trolling motor and how long it last
3 batteries for 36 volts. Can troll all day.
Where do you get the red swivels from for the crankbaits. Enjoy these trolling videos. Thanks.
Bass Pro
Nice video Mike, and Gratz on your new Bass Cat! My old buddy Kevin Rogers must of influenced ya! 🆒🎣👍
Actually, I have been with BassCat since about 1984. 36 years! Best boat out there in my opinion.
@@MikeBakerVideos Awesome Mike! I didn’t know that! 👍
Mike, have you tried trolling for crappie during the winter months? If so, typical depth & locations? Thanks.
I have not.
@@MikeBakerVideos Just curious, thanks. Enjoy your vids!
Thanks for another great video!
Are you still using those Offshore Tackle Mini Planner Boards when trolling LOZ?
Considering getting a couple to widen our spread. Used the bigger ones for walleye in other states with good results.
Yes! Love them.
Nice video
Dang.. Bass Pro Bandit 300s are now $8. I hate losing em. Flicker Shad are cheaper but I seem to catch more crappie on the Bandits. More whites on the Flicker Shad. Dang drum on both. The deeper the water the less drum.
I hear you. I caught several drum while filming this video. Just didn’t show it.
If you're in Columbia, hit up Tombstone Tackle. 300's are a bit cheaper ($6.50 last I was in) and the fishing chatter is worth it.
I agree, I've been trolling Loz for last three years, been using flicker shad dominatley the last two on account of bandits cost. This weekend I tied on some bandits, WoW, I caught like five to one on a 300 sun perch bandit the last three days! Two bandits and six flicker share out, and the two bandits kept me busy! The jointed flicker shad seem to catch more also. I use 1oz tadpoles on all poles, fish the buck Creek areas , 6 to 10 mm main channel and parts of the Gravois. I ordered some more bandits today!
Thanks Mike for making these trolling videos, they defenitley inspired me to try this technique, I use it most of all seasons.
@@MegaChiefDalorian What is a tadpole? For trolling??
Try some Pico lures. Anything with Pink works great.
How are you liking those Millennium rod holders?
They are the most easily adjustable t-bar holders I have ever owned.
Hey, Mike....another great video. Thanks. When you're using your iPilot to troll cranks, do you have it set up to follow a break line or are you laying down a track or are you just hitting the AutoPilot button?
I don’t follow a break line on the map. I put it on auto pilot and cruise control for speed and make adjustments as necessary.
Mike, I have always used a swivel with a leader on my trolling rigs, I notice that you do not. Do you notice a lot of line twist?
I always use a swivel or snap and have little line twist.
Hey Mike, we do a little crank bait pulling at LOZ and will on occasion hook into 3-4lb bass, big drum or 10-12lb catfish. How well do you think those B&M Pro 100's would hold up to that?
Very well!
Thank you.
Mike, do you ever hang trees and lose lures?
Yes! Lost three while shooting this video.
I really enjoy your videos, Do you ever use any crankbaits besides bandits? This is my first year to ever start long lineing.
Sure. Bombers, Wiggle Warts , Flicker Shads and others. The 300 Bandit is my favorite.
@@MikeBakerVideos thanks Mike, do you change out the
Treble hooks form the original one on the bandits, if so what do you change to?
@@davidjewell9197 yes. Red #6 Mustad triple grip on front and #6 Mustad KVD Elite triple grip on back.
What trolling motor are you using! And which one would you recommend!
Minn Kota Ultrex
Notice you fish bluffs trolling for crappie, is that a good starting spot on Highland lakes like Trueman and LOZ?
Yes.
That was fun. Honestly, I’m not sure how I came about watching your videos other than my sister lives on LOZ so I’m fishing there a lot. But I bass fish 95% of the time. The other 5% is when I’m hungry for a good crappie meal. What part of LOZ do you fish?
I have fished it all, from dam to dam, but spend more time on the lower end and in the Gravois arm.
Mike, what type of spinning reels were you using and # line?
B & M Pro 100 reels with 8# line.
Is that engine cover hiding a 450 on that jaguar? How do you like the new jag vs your prior cat?
It is a 350 Verado. Love the new Jag. , although I have never owned a BassCat I didn’t like. And I have owned a lot of them over the past 36 years.
Glad you found a cave to hide out from the wife. Might find some company in there! You got an easy style....Like your videos Mike. Gotta a bunch of Bandit 300s thought I was going to troll w a 2 oz. weight, but trolling rods not stiff enough. Will give your method a GO here on KY Lake!
Good luck! It is a pretty easy method. Thanks for watching.
I notice you have a red treble hook on the front of your cranks. What size are they.
Size 6, Mustad Triple Grip
Mike, any luck catching walleye when your trolling?
Yes, every now and then.
What size pole did you use?
8 ft.
Mike, do you offer guide service? I'm down in Springfield.
Sorry, no.
Do you ever slow down down when reeling in a fish?
Yes, but if you get them on top of the water and ski them in you have a better chance of not losing them.
@@MikeBakerVideos Thanks for your answer. I have learned alot from you.
On Truman...how do you keep from hanging in the submerged trees all the time?
never mind...you just answered this question in the video.
I noticed you were fishing the tops of the trees with 6 rods. So when you get snagged are you just breaking them off or you reeling up and going back to try to get the lure out. Trolling is the only way we fish for crappies but when we get snagged we reel up and go back and use our plug knockers to get the lures out. Never see any of you guys getting snagged and retrieving them. Like your videos and follow you on the tournament trail.
Break them off.