Brilliant!!! Tell a man where to fish...he will catch some fish for a little while but teach a man how to use Google Earth to explore his environment, he will catch fish for a lifetime. Bravo. Thank you for this great tutorial!
Small ponds can surprise you too. I grew up with a pond next to my house. It was obvious a waterhole from back when it was farmland. It was about a quarter of an acre in size. I cut my teeth on fishing at that pond. I have pulled out 6-8 lb bass from it and the same size or larger catfish. It had bream, minnows, muskrats, snapping turtles, mud turtles, painted turtles, bullfrogs, and of course water moccasins. But during the summer it would dry out to about half the size of when it is full. It was fantastic. It literally broke my heart when the owner died and his grandson came in and cut into the side to drain the pond completely. Now it's just a grassy/wooded area. What a loss. Anyways, the point of my story is, small ponds can hold large fish too.
People don’t believe me when I tell them I caught 8 flathead catfish ranging from 3lbs to the biggest I caught was abt 8lb. They were trapped in a little pond that connects to a creek but still. A guy driving by yelled “ain’t gon catch any fish there”. Only if he saw what I pulled out by the end of the couple hours. Fished em all out cuz I assume they’ll die when winter comes. Not like it’s gonna rain anymore so they’re stuck
This is one of the most helpful fishing videos i've watched, no joke. I downloaded Google Earth and i'm doing this stuff as I watch and I bookmarked this video.
Also if you don't mind answering this question, if the water isn't super clear on Google Earth and it doesn't come up on Navionics is there any other way to tell the depth of the water? Thank you again for this video!
I watch a lot of TH-cam fishing videos and this is going in my top 10 folder. very informative and a different angle than I have seen before. nice work
I just started fishing this year, and I thought to use google earth to find places to fish. Doing that, I realized an added bonus of using street side view to find open areas to get to the water, and to know where to park if there is any. Its great. Been finding lots of bass.
awesome I use Google earth but only on my phone had no idea I could do some of the things you showed. i will be sharing this with a few fishing groups to help you out
Sweet vid bud. Been using google earth like this for a while. I'm in the area too. Fished everything around here starting to move north toward my parents property. Lakes everywhere
Awesome video. I use google earth some but never in this much detail. Thank you for all the info so glad i snapped on the link to this particular video. I really enjoy all of your videos easily in my top 3 favorite channels.
Great video Chris. I gained a lot of respect for you after watching this video. I do tons of research like you have here. Its nice to see that you actually spent time hunting this stuff down instead of just being born into some rich family full of fisherman and boats that show you every little thing since you were young. Props brother keep up the great vids!
I just want to say this was a great video that really helped find some great ponds in my area. The video was super informative and I really appreciate the advice.
Resourceful and changing video.. I'm liking you more than Jon, peric, and rob. I can just tell you're more experienced and that you know what you're doing. Stick with this material and be you and you'll be on top soon!
your luck you got a lot of ponds I live in Merced county and only have a canal where me and my friend ride our bikes to and only catch carp and once in a while large mouth bass and the nearby rivers aren't good fishing spots. But I never thought of using Google Earth lol thanks for the good video.
Great I found a bunch of ponds around me. Now how do I get permission? Maybe do a video on that. Because I usually ask for forgiveness if I get caught.
Same issue around me. Tons of ponds, I look them up and they say public, but when I go to them they have signs everywhere saying private property. It's disappointing.
First time on your channel, I learned a lot in that video! Thanks for the tips! I don't use google earth too often which clearly is a mistake. I had no idea you could change the time! Thanks! Keep making great vids! Subscribed.
Whats up dude found this video randomly, didn't expect you to pull up a spot half an hour away from me hahaha. I live in Mt. Prospect I fish everyday. Let's fish sometime!
I live in Woodstock , Ga. and I have a hard time to find a place to fish , I have live here for 5 yrs. there is a lot of lakes but have to live in those homes but if you know some one than you can fish . so I will use your systems
Was kind of losing hope in catching that "big fish" I am 16 years old and just caught my first mounted smally that is currently going on the wall, 22inches and 5.3lbs. Caught her right after I messaged you
CHRIS! this video is amazing! Could you posted the full name of the app? I'm also on a mac and I see a few different ones that cost. I'm completely capable of paying for it, just want to make sure I get the right one. Please & thanks!!
Great tips also use BING and use /mapspreview and select BIRDS EYE View in the upper right and that is done by airplane not satellite. Some areas are all blocky and strange but it is a great way to see really up to date views of the area you are planning on going to. I use it to find cuts and guts in the ocean so I can find the place that fish are holding up.
Brilliant!!! Tell a man where to fish...he will catch some fish for a little while but teach a man how to use Google Earth to explore his environment, he will catch fish for a lifetime. Bravo. Thank you for this great tutorial!
Small ponds can surprise you too. I grew up with a pond next to my house. It was obvious a waterhole from back when it was farmland. It was about a quarter of an acre in size. I cut my teeth on fishing at that pond. I have pulled out 6-8 lb bass from it and the same size or larger catfish. It had bream, minnows, muskrats, snapping turtles, mud turtles, painted turtles, bullfrogs, and of course water moccasins. But during the summer it would dry out to about half the size of when it is full. It was fantastic. It literally broke my heart when the owner died and his grandson came in and cut into the side to drain the pond completely. Now it's just a grassy/wooded area. What a loss. Anyways, the point of my story is, small ponds can hold large fish too.
People don’t believe me when I tell them I caught 8 flathead catfish ranging from 3lbs to the biggest I caught was abt 8lb. They were trapped in a little pond that connects to a creek but still. A guy driving by yelled “ain’t gon catch any fish there”. Only if he saw what I pulled out by the end of the couple hours. Fished em all out cuz I assume they’ll die when winter comes. Not like it’s gonna rain anymore so they’re stuck
I can't believe nobody's made a video like this before, very helpful tips
That's why I figured I'd make it, glad they're of use to you!
thank you so much I just marked 23 ponds by my house I only knew about 2 :}
Glad you find the tips useful!!
Im happy for you
This is one of the most helpful fishing videos i've watched, no joke. I downloaded Google Earth and i'm doing this stuff as I watch and I bookmarked this video.
Also if you don't mind answering this question, if the water isn't super clear on Google Earth and it doesn't come up on Navionics is there any other way to tell the depth of the water? Thank you again for this video!
I watch a lot of TH-cam fishing videos and this is going in my top 10 folder. very informative and a different angle than I have seen before. nice work
Thanks so much my man!! So glad to hear you enjoyed, hope it's of use to you!
I just started fishing this year, and I thought to use google earth to find places to fish. Doing that, I realized an added bonus of using street side view to find open areas to get to the water, and to know where to park if there is any. Its great. Been finding lots of bass.
One of the most helpful videos on TH-cam for fish
this is an awesome video man. Haven't seen anything like this before. super helpful!
+Greg Thomas glad you enjoyed!!
awesome I use Google earth but only on my phone had no idea I could do some of the things you showed. i will be sharing this with a few fishing groups to help you out
I grew up skating at the skatepark next to the first pond you went to, nice video!
Most helpful fishing video i have ever seen.
I was hoping some would find it useful, it has helped me tremendously in finding honey holes!
one of the best video ever
Thanks my man!! Glad you found the tips useful
Good material Chris! Thank you for the help.
Sweet vid bud. Been using google earth like this for a while. I'm in the area too. Fished everything around here starting to move north toward my parents property. Lakes everywhere
Great vid man. Appreciate that you're teaching and not just vlogging.
Thanks my man, figured this info could help a lot of people out
Awesome video. I use google earth some but never in this much detail. Thank you for all the info so glad i snapped on the link to this particular video. I really enjoy all of your videos easily in my top 3 favorite channels.
Great video Chris. I gained a lot of respect for you after watching this video. I do tons of research like you have here. Its nice to see that you actually spent time hunting this stuff down instead of just being born into some rich family full of fisherman and boats that show you every little thing since you were young. Props brother keep up the great vids!
Great video!! I see your up in Michigan a lot
Great Video , Keep it up your doing Great.. Impressed with your knowledge..
+Eric j glad you found it useful Eric!
awesome video!! helped me find some great spots! keep up the great work, love your channel!!!
I just want to say this was a great video that really helped find some great ponds in my area. The video was super informative and I really appreciate the advice.
Glad it was of use to you!!
this video is actually really helpful, and something different than other youtubers!
Glad you enjoyed!!
hey man i really thank you for posting this i use this all the time now to find lakes and ponds!
i wish you spent more time in ponds. I live in plainfield right next to Joliet so I was trying to snatch some spots. gimme some OG locations?
You tried renwick?
I use Google Earth on my phone daily to locate ponds. I had no idea that you could do all of this on the computer! Thanks for the tips!
I was surprised when I first learned this too!
Wow this really helps me out! You just made me go fishing way more easier. Thank you.
This video alone got you a new subscriber. Mind blown!!
EXCELLENT job of breaking down Google Earth.
Keep up the great work
Thumbs up for the tip about Navionics. Awesome site! Thanks!
No problem!
Keep pumpin out the great vids man!
Thanks! Plan on it!
Great tips Chris. Thanks for the info!
Thanks! Put em to use!
Thank you! So much.. you were a big help.. " YOUR THE BEST!" 😀
I live in the chicago suburbs-god i wish I had this video in high school
tight lines man
Nice video Chris - i've found a lot of lakes and ponds around my area to explore - tried one so far with good results - thanks
Thanks for the tips, since I don't have a boat (yet) i'm stuck with pond fishing.
Ponds are still one of the best ways to learn and catch big ones, get out and explore!
glad to see im not not only one with a google earth pond folder. ( im right under lake ontario so thats real close to. )
Resourceful and changing video.. I'm liking you more than Jon, peric, and rob. I can just tell you're more experienced and that you know what you're doing. Stick with this material and be you and you'll be on top soon!
Wow thank you so much for your support dude, truly appreciated!!
Nice video! i do this all the time and it usually ends up well!
Just got a boat and live in Traverse City thanks for the tips on Torch.
your luck you got a lot of ponds I live in Merced county and only have a canal where me and my friend ride our bikes to and only catch carp and once in a while large mouth bass and the nearby rivers aren't good fishing spots. But I never thought of using Google Earth lol thanks for the good video.
I was lucky for sure, glad you enjoyed!
there's this pond from the 60s right in my neighborhood. bass but mostly sunfish. possibly a catfish too. lots of beavers as well.
Nice one dude u should do some more!
great and original video idea with tons of awesome tips!!
Glad to hear you enjoyed!
solid video man. I am a fellow northern IL resident as well. thanks for the tip
Love your vids man!!
Incredible video my man. Keep it up.
Great I found a bunch of ponds around me. Now how do I get permission? Maybe do a video on that. Because I usually ask for forgiveness if I get caught.
Same issue around me. Tons of ponds, I look them up and they say public, but when I go to them they have signs everywhere saying private property. It's disappointing.
Correct me if I'm wrong but can't you ask the land lord?
I normally look to see if it's at a park, or close to the road
Walk in and fish til you get kicked out. Give no fucks. I sneak into ponds all the time.
soevasive same bro😂
Great video Chris 👍🏼😊
Thanks!!
I find most of my pond spots this way. Great Vid.
Dude you need to get Jon and them to advertise your channel, cuz you need thousands of subs. This is awesome
Thanks my man! Hoping the channel grows, show your friends :)
I have a mac and can see from your video that you do too. What is the app you are using for the maps?
+Jack Logan download the google earth app from google chrome, that should work!
+Jack Logan download the google earth app from google chrome, that should work!
thank you I've been getting some amazing fish and finding some amazing ponds thank you
This is awesome!! I do not see a time stamp???
Really good video!
Thanks!
Amazing video! You really taught me a lot thanks!
lol i live right next to taht first pond you picked in aurora. its got 6+s in there!
First time on your channel, I learned a lot in that video! Thanks for the tips! I don't use google earth too often which clearly is a mistake. I had no idea you could change the time! Thanks! Keep making great vids! Subscribed.
+FISHFANATIC95 thanks my man!! Hope you continue to enjoy!
this is awesome i live in norther cali now but I'm from buffalo grove
Dude I love it this helped me so much
Glad this'll be of use to you!
I think that is a very good tool to use for ponds
It has helped me for years now!
Loved the vid man
Thanks!!
Great Video!
Thanks!
Wow that was pretty clever brilliant!
Really great video! Great work helping folks out, i am a huge fan of imagery recon of lakes and areas. Keep it up, i clicked that sub button! Go Easy!
Thanks dude, much appreciated! Doing your research always puts you a step ahead
awesome information dude keep up the good work. I will definitely be subscribing
+Austin Ohlinger thanks my man!! Really appreciate it
Hey Chris, great video. Thanks!
Thanks! Glad you liked it
Thanks Chris
Appreciate the new spots in Aurora! How about Lisle, IL?
Whats up dude found this video randomly, didn't expect you to pull up a spot half an hour away from me hahaha. I live in Mt. Prospect I fish everyday. Let's fish sometime!
PS. how do I get all these features on my google earth? is it for mac only? im only getting the regular maps shit but im on Earth
U need to do a video for different lures to use for different season and river to lakes are ponds
I live in Woodstock , Ga. and I have a hard time to find a place to fish , I have live here for 5 yrs. there is a lot of lakes but have to live in those homes but if you know some one than you can fish . so I will use your systems
Great video
Very informative
Wow i can fish there tomorrow if i wanted too, i live close by
GREAT VIDEO
Great information thanks!!
+Chris Ogletree glad it can be of use to you!!
Is there anyway i can get your map of the suburbs? From here too lol, and so hard to get good stuff in my area
great video!!! very in depth
Hey man, any chance you could post your pins somehow on the chicagoland area? I'd love to give some of those ponds a shot
My relatives have a condo about 15 minutes from torch lake is the fishing good there
Geez bro your videos are better than flairs bro good stuff!
Not quite, but thanks :)
lol flair isnt hard to beat!
+Chris' Outdoor Adventures so u rather act like his bitch yea
opinion
nice
this was the vid i was searching for
Great topic!
high quality ponds there chris
There's many around you just gotta get out and find em!
I see you have pins in the UP right at my house. Have you ever fished here in escanaba? Let me know. That would be sweet if you have
+Zearable yep I've fished big and little bay, great smallie and walleye territory
You probably know more spots up here than me for bass? Wanna let me in on a few secrets on my own territory? 😂❤️
Was kind of losing hope in catching that "big fish" I am 16 years old and just caught my first mounted smally that is currently going on the wall, 22inches and 5.3lbs. Caught her right after I messaged you
Can you show me the pins you have near escanaba? Email me monticellipj@gmail.com please and thankyou
Good video thanks for the tips
Really cool vid bro
Are there a lot of bullets flying all over?
Any chance u could add the link to ur Google earth and the notes you have with it? I live in the same area
CHRIS! this video is amazing! Could you posted the full name of the app? I'm also on a mac and I see a few different ones that cost. I'm completely capable of paying for it, just want to make sure I get the right one. Please & thanks!!
WOW I HAD NO IDEA !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Beulah is fire it has straight tanks
This is the single most useful fishing video I have seen on TH-cam...atleast for me. Instant sub!
ever been to the waukegan harbor?
This is a great video. I can't tell you how much time I waste looking on Google Earth for spots.
Thanks! It can sure be addicting..
Great tips also use BING and use /mapspreview and select BIRDS EYE View in the upper right and that is done by airplane not satellite. Some areas are all blocky and strange but it is a great way to see really up to date views of the area you are planning on going to. I use it to find cuts and guts in the ocean so I can find the place that fish are holding up.
Also a great tool to use, great point!
To add to this I would get apps like fish brain and look in your area to see what the pond might hold
All the ponds close to my house are super long walks and I have no ride, any tips
This is very helpful!
Glad to hear!
good video. I have use Google Earth for years to do the same.
i really find this vid helpfull thanks chris
Glad you enjoyed!