Yes thank YOU!!!!! You are gunna be a REALLY BIG name REALLY soon man. Like KVD, Ike, G Man, Skeet, Biffle, Nixon, Martin, Dance, Clunn, Elias, all the greats!!!! Your doing Awesome dude
Watching you in some TV programs and some of the you tube videos have given me some great information.I love the down to earth attitude ! Hope you get er done this year!
I honestly don't know how you do it! I have been on the road fishing a National kayak trail and it sure is a different life style. Constant driving, sleeping in different beds all the time, eating strange food (that is mostly nasty...lol), and never feeling like I belong anywhere. I have a new found respect for you and all the guys that tour the country. The mental game is the hardest thing to adjust too. Each lake and its geographic area has its own personality and how you approach it is something you can only learn over time. Being a touring pro is not for everyone, but you are one of the best. Keep up the good work Ott!
Yeah no one ever takes this in consideration they just say i wanna be a professional but dont know what the sacrifice and how versatile and good these anglers truly are half these guys who say this dont even think about how much these guys drive on the road traveling with a huge boat from Texas to Florida to New York. It is alot of hours on the road the fishing part is the easy part for the most part having all your ducks in a row is the hard part for the most part.
Can't wait for you to come back to Raleigh!!! Thanks for the video and all the work that goes in to sharing your craft!! You've always been so gracious with your time, you spent 20 minutes talking with me after one of your seminars at the Raleigh Expo last month. thanks for sharing your thoughts and time with us!
Great start to the season Otter. Good AOY points and that 6 pounder goes a long way toward Heavy Hitters. Now go get a win a the Big O. Best of luck pal.
Awesome job Ott! Good to see a fellow Knoxville guy doing good! One question i have is, how do you swap the bill on that dt flat & where do you get 'em? I have about a dozen & id like to mod a few.
You commented that practice is a waste of time in our opinion. I know guys who take off work to practice the day before a tournament. I don't go out the day before to fish. I just check the spots I plan to fish and check out the lake. I just wanted your comments about pre-fishing.
willie sedlar yeah the thing with it so often is that something major changes like in this event where we had a big rain and the water got muddy and rose a couple feet. Being successful every day means that you have to take exactly what that day gives you and make the most of it. It also makes you trust your instincts more.
Very composed and focused fisherman. I will most definitely continue to follow Ott. Good luck the remainder of the test!!!!
This here my friends is a legend in this sport bring made. Such a class act and he's far from bring done. Keep it up buddy!
Dude is a stick he can catch them anywhere in the hole country so versatile
Otto thank you man for taking time to do these videos, I really enjoy them and learn a lot.
Great vids Ott , thank you for putting in the extra work so we can go with you
Keith Buckner you’re welcome!
Yes thank YOU!!!!! You are gunna be a REALLY BIG name REALLY soon man. Like KVD, Ike, G Man, Skeet, Biffle, Nixon, Martin, Dance, Clunn, Elias, all the greats!!!! Your doing Awesome dude
Watching you in some TV programs and some of the you tube videos have given me some great information.I love the down to earth attitude ! Hope you get er done this year!
Geez you about froze me out. Get some shoes and socks on! Good tournament this will be another great year for you! Doc
Joe Birdwell Bare foot!
Those cottages are nice. I’ve stayed at the lodge before. Actually rewatching for BFL next weekend down there. I love that lake
Great tournament Ott. Just heard that Redcrest is moving to Eufaula. Hope those same areas will produce. Good luck and God Bless.
Congrats Ott, keep the momentum going.
I honestly don't know how you do it! I have been on the road fishing a National kayak trail and it sure is a different life style. Constant driving, sleeping in different beds all the time, eating strange food (that is mostly nasty...lol), and never feeling like I belong anywhere. I have a new found respect for you and all the guys that tour the country.
The mental game is the hardest thing to adjust too. Each lake and its geographic area has its own personality and how you approach it is something you can only learn over time. Being a touring pro is not for everyone, but you are one of the best. Keep up the good work Ott!
It is a learned thing. Once you get a few years under your belt it gets easier. You also learn good places to eat and the ones to stay away from!
Yeah no one ever takes this in consideration they just say i wanna be a professional but dont know what the sacrifice and how versatile and good these anglers truly are half these guys who say this dont even think about how much these guys drive on the road traveling with a huge boat from Texas to Florida to New York. It is alot of hours on the road the fishing part is the easy part for the most part having all your ducks in a row is the hard part for the most part.
Great video great finish keep it going love the family time
Great vid man, nice to see you and your family. Great job on the water, I'm looking forward to following your journey this year.
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Subscribed!!! Thanks for the video Brother, Stay Safe and GOD Bless!🙏🇺🇸
Go get 'em this season man!
Can't wait for you to come back to Raleigh!!! Thanks for the video and all the work that goes in to sharing your craft!! You've always been so gracious with your time, you spent 20 minutes talking with me after one of your seminars at the Raleigh Expo last month. thanks for sharing your thoughts and time with us!
Phillip Jenkins thanks for watching. Yes that will be a fun event I bet!
Ott i love watching your videos please make more an continue to upload brother we love your insight on tournament fishing.
Ott Defoe aka 'The River Otter' lol
Your a stand up character and great role model for the sport. You give glory to God.
Jim Godfrey thank you
Watched the MLF live, and really like getting the Defoe Direct feed, you can use that if you want 😆 Can't wait to watch you hoist a MLF 🏆
Shawn_r_Schultz fishing like it!
Great tourney Ott. Glad to see you doing well. Really like the crankin tips you gave. Keep up the great videos. Gods peace be with you always.
Thanks I love crankin!
OttDeFoe What is your favorite crankbait rod for throwing a 1.5 sized square bill?
Great start to the season Otter. Good AOY points and that 6 pounder goes a long way toward Heavy Hitters. Now go get a win a the Big O. Best of luck pal.
Derrick Westfall thanks!!
Thanks for the hard work man
15:16&17 ! LOVE YOU GUY'S !! EXCELLENT fishing boys. PEACE
What a great video. Looking forward to seeing more. Is the slim crank bait available for purchase?
Eric Cox Not yet. It will be released at icast and will be in stores in the fall
Meanwhile in east Tn, pulling the bill outta a Dt3flat 😂
Great vid. Godbless
Awesome job Ott! Good to see a fellow Knoxville guy doing good!
One question i have is, how do you swap the bill on that dt flat & where do you get 'em? I have about a dozen & id like to mod a few.
I order the bills from lure parts online.
You commented that practice is a waste of time in our opinion. I know guys who take off work to practice the day before a tournament. I don't go out the day before to fish. I just check the spots I plan to fish and check out the lake. I just wanted your comments about pre-fishing.
willie sedlar yeah the thing with it so often is that something major changes like in this event where we had a big rain and the water got muddy and rose a couple feet. Being successful every day means that you have to take exactly what that day gives you and make the most of it. It also makes you trust your instincts more.
That DT10 did you paint that yourself? I need some of that!
Jason Cloke it is a custom color. I dont paint it myself! Got a buddy that does them
FYI never go around 285 in the day time cut straight through on 75/85.
I did the same thing in the same Cottage.
Awesome