These 2 guys from tact bass are the best teachers on Utube . Richard Gene the fishing machine gives me that fishing fever and almost childhood like fishing feeling . between the both a very good combination .
Awesome video! Been fishing my whole life (I'm 33 so about 30 years now) and my dad taught me most of what you said in this video and it never really made sence....it does now. Thank you.
Tactical Bassin' is no doubt one of the best channels for bass. So informative. Numerous times, I have gone out fishing and applied what I've learned from these guys and have had much better success. No surprise tho, these guys know their stuff and I'm super thankful for their willingness to share what they know.
I’ve got three ponds in my neighborhood that have three types of fish. The smallest had nice Bass of all sizes. The 2nd has smaller Bass and way to many carp. The third and biggest and deepest pond has Bass, Very large catfish, and crappie. All have been tough lately. Now I know where to go on each pond with this video info. Come on weekend!!
A new winter pattern I’ve just heard from a successful tournament fisherman in a deep/clear lake in Oklahoma. He fished stumps 6ft or less with a 1oz jig and strokes it. The idea is that some big bass will be there; and he knows they’ll be against the stump; and he can get them to react with a super heavy jig on the fall or snapping it back up. One cast per stump and he just hits as many stumps as he can in a day. Interesting pattern and technique.
My home lake is like a wasteland this time of year. Water gets down to mid 40s and I’ve never had any luck! Only walleye/ whites. Gonna try out some of these tips this weekend. Plus I ordered a couple of yalls $500 dollar combos I need to try out! Thanks for the videos!
I think I have watched almost every single video you guys post, this year I caught my lake pb of 7.7 in Ohio thanks to you guys! absolutely love your videos! My only wish is you guys would put water temps in reference to a lot of the stuff you do! Thanks for all the advice and help!
Tactical Bassin, I just want to take my time to say thank you for making this breakdown for so many other scenarios and not just having a boat on a lake. Really helps out those from the shore or on a rivee
Favorite times to fish! You hit the nail on the head... No one is out there and my fish are biggest this year. I have no issues catching bass in the winter. Great video! Learned a lot.
You opened my eyes. I will now probably have my best winter fishing success. Thanks to you and your great explanation and presentation. Very well done.
I know pond guys really appreciate you considering them in your content, because I used to be one haha I’ve watched and followed y’all for a long time now and you’ve help me build so much confidence in myself fishing and now I’m climbing the ranks as a tournament angler. Big thanks to y’all!
This is an awesome and informative video. I’ve watched this video this winter and last winter. I’ll probably watch it next winter too. Keep making videos! They have helped me a lot
Hey Matt, this is great, this happened to us this weekend on the Cumberland River in Kentucky below Wolfcreek dam. The fish we caught we’re definitely not in the current but on the sides in very deep pools that we were trying to catch trout and we ended up catching our biggest smallmouth ever! That also goes for the walleye we caught!
You guys flat out instill confidence. My fishing has improved massively especially in winter. You guys should be extremely proud of what you have given to the fishing community. 👍
I recall that right before this video I commented to do a little bit on bassing in tidal rivers in winter. Thanks a bunch! I knew they went to the "oxbows" and deep creeks/arms but never knew they would stay on the main river. Thanks a bunch.
Matt, Every time I hear Tim and you speak on finding and pattering fish I learn allot. I have used the great information that I receive from y'all content to become a better angler, it's always greatly appreciated.
Matt, excellent and exciting info! I am one of those third scenario guys and as a first year freshwater angler, the information you and Tim have provided this year has been priceless! Some people I have fished with this year tell me it’s as if I’ve been fishing for years already and I owe much of that to you guys... simply the best info! Thank you, please keep it coming!
One of the best and most informative videos I have ever watched. I live in Stockton and love the catfish at clear lake. I'm looking seriously at a kayak to do some bass fishing there. I have a midsize 20' Bayliner so bass fishing is really tough in it. Thanks so much. I may even go tomorrow!
Another great video as always Matt and I have several ones that you have done when it is really cold out, and what really amuses me is that you are wearing flip flops, even though you are all bundled up.
Matt I needed this Video more than you know! Thank you for sharing your knowledge!!! Could you do a beginner sonar ( fish finder) do I need $1000 electronic to find the cover and contour lines I’m lost when it comes to them?!?!
Get a Garmin Striker 4 Portable fishfinder I have a video of it on my channel and a link in the description for a super awesome deal on Amazon 👍 ... seriously.
Im usually stuck this time of year as my "home water" is technically a river but it typically has such a slow flow that it fishes more like a wind blown pond. The biggest issue is that the best cover is across the river beyond casting range and shore access from that side is private property. Luckily I recently started throwing the S-waver and Im starting to get followed back to the bank.
Great breakdown for fishing different styles of water! Here in Florida on the St. John’s River is a little different though. Down here in the river, all year round whether it’s summer winter spring or fall, it’s always the same bite. Down here all year long is either a drop shot, a one knocker rattle trap, or a Carolina rig. All year long those styles will produce and the structure is a bit different from up where y’all are. It’s all shell bar fishing in the current. Getting down and throwing the back sides of the channel or on the step edges of points. All year long here that will produce and you will still catch giant bags of fish. The average bag to come off of a shell bar year round is a 20-25 pound bag!
I live around Lanier on the north end where the chatahoochee runs in. And apparently they’ve went into ditches and I’ve been struggling to find them. So I’m gonna try the bluffs.
Thank you for the advise on river I think the rivers get ignored a lot in theses videos, I’m in the middle of Alabama and usually fish the mulberry fork & locust fork of the black warrior and it is usually tough for me. I may get a random bite but nothing consistent.
Awesome info , love to see some central Florida winter tips . Unfortunately not a lot of rock structures or radical depth difference in the Kissimmee chain.
Matt, I live walking distance to 150 acre lake, fed by a creek with a 300 yard dam. I’m in Raleigh NC but from the bank I can’t reach the deepest water ( 30’ deep ). No boats allowed in winter,and it’s a beautiful jonboat, kayak lake when they allow the small boats APRIL-October
So just to add to the pond location for bass...I think it’s important to understand the “why” of where these fish are. It was explained to me like this, bass usually want to be in the warmest water that’s comfortable for them, so in the summer, they’ll be up shallow because the water is a little warmer due to ambient and IR temp (from the sun), but in the winter, the deeper water is usually warmer because it’s not as susceptible to temp changes due to outside conditions.
Thanks Matt. I kinda felt like an asshole last time I commented but you guys always hear us out and that's why we love you guys! Keep up the good work fellas.
How does dirty/muddy water affect the way you either look for or fish for winter bass? Our lakes are surrounded by red clay fields and get very off colored with all of our winter rain! Love your videos and thanks for all the information!
Hey Matt, i know you guys always talk about braid to leader. I do use that. In the past i always tied uni knots for the connection knot . The only draw back was that it was a little thick and snag on the rod guides as it went through. Recently i learned about the fg knot. Liked how thin it was and supposedly the stongest knot for braid to leader. I definitly liked that. Just wondering if you knew about this knot and your thoughts on it. If you like it maybe you guys can do an instructional video on it as there are alreasy many how to tie this knot on youtube and it gets confusing
They know but they recommend the blood knot because it's easier and faster to tie, also it's plenty strong for any size bass. Remember bass aren't hard fighters compared to other species
M Jones I think when bass fishing braid to leader the line takes a pretty significant shock in certain instances. I use that knot when fishing a hollow body frog or flipping wrenching pigs out of heavy cover and it has held up great. Granted there are other knots that are stronger. Whatever works for you. 🤜🏼🤛🏼
ive been there fishing ponds and wouldnt find them where they were all summer im about to go sunday to find the ones laying in the mud in the deepest point . got 3 jerk bait set ups 2 soft including the double fluke rig and 3 jig set ups finness to big . 1 gantrel jackle jr 1 way or another i will find them thank you
What about brackish inshore bass? Sandy to mucky bottom, lots of stumps. Avg depth 5', deepest area 8'. I catch lots of bass in the spring and summer but always struggle in the winter.
🏆🏆 Matt this is such an INCREDIBLE breakdown for everyone's situation,who agrees??? Thank you 👊👊👍💰💲
These 2 guys from tact bass are the best teachers on Utube . Richard Gene the fishing machine gives me that fishing fever and almost childhood like fishing feeling . between the both a very good combination .
@@lrhcconrad2230 Amen brother,I 100% agree,Happy Holidays ❤️🙏👊
Dude I totally agree. I watched a post spawn video like this and went and tried those areas and spayed them.
Props to you guys for including us pond hoppers in your videos! Best content on you tube hands down, thank you
IDK why y'all don't have 1mill Subs ...UNDERATED 💯👊 🎣🔥 🏆
I agree meanwhile clowns that don't teach a thing doing Barbi doll rod challenges have a million subs...makes no sense
When I want entertainment I go to other channels but when I want to learn things I come here. I find tb videos extremely entertaining also
I have always thought that, easily 1m
FACTS!
Exactly....
Matt I appreciate that you addressed the different types of water in this video. This made the information higher impact for me. Thanks
NOT even kidding. These are straight up, MASTER classes. I can’t believe this is free. You’re FAR too kind Matt.
Matt blows 😮 my mind how much knowledge he has on bass fishing 🎣 Rob Long Island Bass Anglers NY
Awesome video! Been fishing my whole life (I'm 33 so about 30 years now) and my dad taught me most of what you said in this video and it never really made sence....it does now. Thank you.
I’m convinced the fish at my lake snuck out during the night and went south for the winter.
🤣😂🤦♂️
Yeah. They grow wings and fly away😉
@@patrickfries6267 I feel you bro. It's been tuff out there. I was on the lake yesterday for about 5 hours only caught a 4 pounder
Hahaahh def
Thank you Matt for (possibly?) taking my suggestion in the last video to heart to include us pond junkies!
Folsom Lake this time of year is absolutely a soul drainer for me. I'm gonna take all this to the lake Sunday. Thanks Matt!
I swear Matt is a walking encyclopedia of fishing. It just don't get no better than this, Thanks Matt.
Tactical Bassin' is no doubt one of the best channels for bass. So informative. Numerous times, I have gone out fishing and applied what I've learned from these guys and have had much better success. No surprise tho, these guys know their stuff and I'm super thankful for their willingness to share what they know.
I’ve got three ponds in my neighborhood that have three types of fish. The smallest had nice Bass of all sizes. The 2nd has smaller Bass and way to many carp. The third and biggest and deepest pond has Bass, Very large catfish, and crappie. All have been tough lately. Now I know where to go on each pond with this video info. Come on weekend!!
I’d love more seasonal break downs on ponds and small lakes!
A new winter pattern I’ve just heard from a successful tournament fisherman in a deep/clear lake in Oklahoma.
He fished stumps 6ft or less with a 1oz jig and strokes it. The idea is that some big bass will be there; and he knows they’ll be against the stump; and he can get them to react with a super heavy jig on the fall or snapping it back up. One cast per stump and he just hits as many stumps as he can in a day. Interesting pattern and technique.
one of two great instructors that I watch.
I will never get tired of your channel 👍🏻😎
My home lake is like a wasteland this time of year. Water gets down to mid 40s and I’ve never had any luck! Only walleye/ whites. Gonna try out some of these tips this weekend. Plus I ordered a couple of yalls $500 dollar combos I need to try out! Thanks for the videos!
I think I have watched almost every single video you guys post, this year I caught my lake pb of 7.7 in Ohio thanks to you guys! absolutely love your videos! My only wish is you guys would put water temps in reference to a lot of the stuff you do! Thanks for all the advice and help!
Tactical Bassin, I just want to take my time to say thank you for making this breakdown for so many other scenarios and not just having a boat on a lake. Really helps out those from the shore or on a rivee
Favorite times to fish! You hit the nail on the head... No one is out there and my fish are biggest this year. I have no issues catching bass in the winter.
Great video! Learned a lot.
You opened my eyes. I will now probably have my best winter fishing success. Thanks to you and your great explanation and presentation. Very well done.
I know pond guys really appreciate you considering them in your content, because I used to be one haha I’ve watched and followed y’all for a long time now and you’ve help me build so much confidence in myself fishing and now I’m climbing the ranks as a tournament angler. Big thanks to y’all!
This is an awesome and informative video. I’ve watched this video this winter and last winter. I’ll probably watch it next winter too.
Keep making videos! They have helped me a lot
Just wanted to say that i appreciate the time and work you guys put into helping others become better fishermen.
Please do more pond and river videos! That was so helpful for me
Great breakdown Matt. This is my favorite time of year and I’ve got the bass all to myself. 👍
These videos help so much! when it comes to spring and summer can you do the same video with the same criteria (ponds, rivers...)
Hey Matt, this is great, this happened to us this weekend on the Cumberland River in Kentucky below Wolfcreek dam. The fish we caught we’re definitely not in the current but on the sides in very deep pools that we were trying to catch trout and we ended up catching our biggest smallmouth ever! That also goes for the walleye we caught!
Awesome tips! I plan on using them to catch a giant.
You guys flat out instill confidence. My fishing has improved massively especially in winter. You guys should be extremely proud of what you have given to the fishing community. 👍
I recall that right before this video I commented to do a little bit on bassing in tidal rivers in winter. Thanks a bunch! I knew they went to the "oxbows" and deep creeks/arms but never knew they would stay on the main river. Thanks a bunch.
Fish whisperer. Great detail ,ty for taking time to teach .
Matt,
Every time I hear Tim and you speak on finding and pattering fish I learn allot. I have used the great information that I receive from y'all content to become a better angler, it's always greatly appreciated.
Great video Matt . So much help. The mention of the river will help me allot
An absolute plethora of information thanks Matt! Love ur videos and passion! ⚡👌
Matt, excellent and exciting info! I am one of those third scenario guys and as a first year freshwater angler, the information you and Tim have provided this year has been priceless! Some people I have fished with this year tell me it’s as if I’ve been fishing for years already and I owe much of that to you guys... simply the best info! Thank you, please keep it coming!
Thanks Matt! Need all the help I can get in these cold water ponds.
Good guys and great bass fisherman!! I use this for ice fishing an I slammed them up here in North Dakota it makes sense now
One of the best and most informative videos I have ever watched. I live in Stockton and love the catfish at clear lake. I'm looking seriously at a kayak to do some bass fishing there. I have a midsize 20' Bayliner so bass fishing is really tough in it.
Thanks so much. I may even go tomorrow!
Amazing video. Thanks guys im a huge fan of the channel.
Another great video as always Matt and I have several ones that you have done when it is really cold out, and what really amuses me is that you are wearing flip flops, even though you are all bundled up.
Matt I needed this Video more than you know! Thank you for sharing your knowledge!!! Could you do a beginner sonar ( fish finder) do I need $1000 electronic to find the cover and contour lines I’m lost when it comes to them?!?!
Get a Garmin Striker 4 Portable fishfinder I have a video of it on my channel and a link in the description for a super awesome deal on Amazon 👍 ... seriously.
ReelKillerFishn I’m really wanting the 7sv
Thank you for such a well explained and thought out video
Thank you for the tips it’s been driving me crazy not catching anything
Im usually stuck this time of year as my "home water" is technically a river but it typically has such a slow flow that it fishes more like a wind blown pond. The biggest issue is that the best cover is across the river beyond casting range and shore access from that side is private property. Luckily I recently started throwing the S-waver and Im starting to get followed back to the bank.
great stuff! we fish sharp rocked, sparse cover canyon lakes here in Arizona. great tips
Thanks my life is very sad fishing is all I have I appreciate your tips they do help me with catching fish 🐠
Such a helpful video. Thank you so much. Gonna hit a nearby pond, watching this gives me some faith. Tight lines guys.
such an extremely helpful video love watching you guys keep slaying them big bass for us!!!
Would be great to see you guys implementing these techniques as you are talking about them!👍
Thanks so much for info. Hope I can use it to catch some winter fish. Been a tough one. Not giving up though!
Great breakdown for fishing different styles of water! Here in Florida on the St. John’s River is a little different though. Down here in the river, all year round whether it’s summer winter spring or fall, it’s always the same bite. Down here all year long is either a drop shot, a one knocker rattle trap, or a Carolina rig. All year long those styles will produce and the structure is a bit different from up where y’all are. It’s all shell bar fishing in the current. Getting down and throwing the back sides of the channel or on the step edges of points. All year long here that will produce and you will still catch giant bags of fish. The average bag to come off of a shell bar year round is a 20-25 pound bag!
Comon Matt!! Winter time fishing and your in Flip flops!! Lol so jealous
Cody Phillips lol That is how Matt rolls.! :-)
Amazing information as always! I needed this 👊
Awesome video Matt.... so much helpful information...
Hello these are really helping me catch bass
Thank you for your extensive information !!!
Very helpful !!!!
Dude I have had a blast pond fishing with a ned rig
Great vid guys! Thank you for the details
I live around Lanier on the north end where the chatahoochee runs in. And apparently they’ve went into ditches and I’ve been struggling to find them. So I’m gonna try the bluffs.
All thumbs up Matt. 👍👍👍
Another awesome video brother! Thanks as always for your knowledge and time! Keep grinding and slaying them pigs and having that #BIGBASSENERGY 👍👊🔥
I found that this time of year in the pond I fish which is stocked with rainbow trout the Huddleston works. Or so it has so far this year.
same
Good tip.
Thank you for the advise on river
I think the rivers get ignored a lot in theses videos, I’m in the middle of Alabama and usually fish the mulberry fork & locust fork of the black warrior and it is usually tough for me. I may get a random bite but nothing consistent.
Love these type of videos. Very informative!
You are an absolute god. Thanks Matt!
Thanks Matt. Great as usual.
Have y’all ever thought about creating a where and what to fish flow chart? Either an app or and actual chart guys can keep in their boats.
It’s called fishbrain
Amazing detail and such a help to fishing any type of body of water. Thank you!
Thanks, I will take these tips to the Potomac River
Awesome info , love to see some central Florida winter tips . Unfortunately not a lot of rock structures or radical depth difference in the Kissimmee chain.
mikeybalzz has covered a bunch on Florida fishing. I don't know where he is exactly, but maybe you could apply some things you see him do.
Thank you so much for the lesson. 👍🏽😀
Best video ever
Thanks Matt
Matt, I live walking distance to 150 acre lake, fed by a creek with a 300 yard dam. I’m in Raleigh NC but from the bank I can’t reach the deepest water ( 30’ deep ). No boats allowed in winter,and it’s a beautiful jonboat, kayak lake when they allow the small boats APRIL-October
Good to watch. I didn't catch nothing not even any bites sadly 😕 😪
So just to add to the pond location for bass...I think it’s important to understand the “why” of where these fish are. It was explained to me like this, bass usually want to be in the warmest water that’s comfortable for them, so in the summer, they’ll be up shallow because the water is a little warmer due to ambient and IR temp (from the sun), but in the winter, the deeper water is usually warmer because it’s not as susceptible to temp changes due to outside conditions.
A lot of info, I’ll be going to work trying to break it down this winter for sure!
Been very helpful
Great video, would help to see on electronics how to best find structure in these deep holes.
Awesome content! Thanks for this Gem👌🏼
Thanks Matt. I kinda felt like an asshole last time I commented but you guys always hear us out and that's why we love you guys! Keep up the good work fellas.
Awesome tips!! Thanks guys!!
6inch Trash Fish has been working well for me in ponds so far.
I need one of those tactical hoodies... 🔥🔥
Exceptional video! TY
Great info! Thanks, Matt!
awesome video matt
Can you come to my lake and show me please?.....lol
Great stuff Matt!!!
Thank you for the video I feel like you heard me lol you guys are great keep it up.
A lot of good info you have there sir!
awesome breakdown! Thank you.
Gonna use as much of this I can for ice fishing
How does dirty/muddy water affect the way you either look for or fish for winter bass? Our lakes are surrounded by red clay fields and get very off colored with all of our winter rain! Love your videos and thanks for all the information!
Hey Matt, i know you guys always talk about braid to leader. I do use that. In the past i always tied uni knots for the connection knot . The only draw back was that it was a little thick and snag on the rod guides as it went through. Recently i learned about the fg knot. Liked how thin it was and supposedly the stongest knot for braid to leader. I definitly liked that. Just wondering if you knew about this knot and your thoughts on it. If you like it maybe you guys can do an instructional video on it as there are alreasy many how to tie this knot on youtube and it gets confusing
David Kelley Matt uses a 9 loop blood knot. It’s a great knot and travels through guides well. They have a few videos on it in their library.
They know but they recommend the blood knot because it's easier and faster to tie, also it's plenty strong for any size bass. Remember bass aren't hard fighters compared to other species
@@Mjones8383 maybe largemouth but pound for pound small mouths fight hard
M Jones I think when bass fishing braid to leader the line takes a pretty significant shock in certain instances. I use that knot when fishing a hollow body frog or flipping wrenching pigs out of heavy cover and it has held up great. Granted there are other knots that are stronger. Whatever works for you. 🤜🏼🤛🏼
Winter time is the best time of year to fish
Man thank you. You are the man.
ive been there fishing ponds and wouldnt find them where they were all summer im about to go sunday to find the ones laying in the mud in the deepest point . got 3 jerk bait set ups 2 soft including the double fluke rig and 3 jig set ups finness to big . 1 gantrel jackle jr 1 way or another i will find them thank you
Thnx matt gonna try Saturday if water not frozen
What about brackish inshore bass? Sandy to mucky bottom, lots of stumps. Avg depth 5', deepest area 8'. I catch lots of bass in the spring and summer but always struggle in the winter.