Figuring it out is why it's fun. I caught my first bass on a pIug when I was ten. One thing I'm convinced of is atmospheric pressure makes aII the difference. In any situation there are aIways a few that wiII hit. In the right conditions aII the fish are aggressive. The Iate Gary IaFontaine studied the effect of Iight on on trout fIies. His insights appIy to bass Iures, too.
According to the late Doug Hannon giant bass feed during the day. He also said that those huge bass do not react to fast moving lures. He's caught more than 400 bass over 10 lbs. I've done research on trophy bass and I listen to the few anglers that specialize in trophies who don't use live scope/FFS.
@@randyblaukatintuitive Yes but John Hope in Texas and Bill Murphy in San Diego also repeat certain things. Doug Hannon stressed shallow water, Hope focused on mid depth and Murphy deep water around 18 feet plus. Murphy's top percentage techniques were fished at a snails pace while spinner baits and crank baits were last. He also added that once a bass reached 8 pounds it was a completely different fish. He was also harsh on tournament anglers. I find all of the research fascinating. Murphy also believes there are far more double digit bass than you think. Is it true? I may not personally be able to confirm or deny but man am I going to try!
@robertjakubicki2265 I also think there are many more large bass than we realize. They are probably the smartest, which allowed them to reach that size to begin with, and that's why they are so hard to find, let alone catch.
Colors aside, I imagine a cat chasing a ball of yarn or a piece of string. Anyone who has ever played with a cat can relate. Often, you’ll see a cat track or observe its target or prey, even acting disinterested at times. Sometimes, they will prepare to pounce but hesitate with pupils dilated. You just have to send them over the edge with your presentation. Mix it up if your actions don’t entice that predator instinct or response. Making the lure dance naturally, stop-and-go, pause, or irregular patterns can mimic fleeing, injured, feeding, or pursuing prey. Speed and sightlines are also critical. Working lines, edges, and dropoffs will often entice the fish as they may impulsively strike before the window of opportunity closes. Consider your bait's appearance and imagine a fish or cat tracking your lure. The imagery will keep you engaged, developing more strikes and better hooksets. Good luck!
29 here on northern Indiana glacier lake. Recent catch has been 1 to 3 scorable fish during a hard day of fishing. The morning after that temp waa reached i scored 13 keepers. Insane. Definitley something to that freezing temp of 32.
Randy, if we rule out daytime hunger as the likely reason for a bass to strike, then what is the most likely daytime reason for bass to bite? Curiosity? Anger? Bed protection? Thanks
Sound I think is most important the less noisy the better some crank baits come with loud noise med noise low deep noise or NO noise at all just vibration
Randy, do you find this to be true in rivers as well? In my experience (with smallies in particular) the bite tends to die off after it gets dark here in the midwest.
In my experience in Indiana fishing ponds, the bite picks up late in the day as the sun is going down,but as soon as the sun sets, the bite turns off like a light switch. Next year, I'm going to experiment with some night fishing for bass using different lures.
I don’t have your experience but I disagree and idk that you have any actual facts behind it or not. I dont like eating in the darkness l. And idk that fish do or not either but makes sense to want to see your food
I personally think the bass are fine tune in on noise a bait makes seen and heard siooo many baits really like low noise or deep low noise like a knocker bait or no noise at all on crank baits then color just my opinion 🤔 thanks 4 the great info randy like ur new boat brother fish on brother
SIR RANDALL GREAT INFORMATION
Thank you very much for the video sir.
Had our first 29-30 degree night last night here in Nj. About to try some shallow fishing!
Great info , thanks
Great tips.
I have never thought of some of these ideas. Very creative.
Figuring it out is why it's fun. I caught my first bass on a pIug when I was ten. One thing I'm convinced of is atmospheric pressure makes aII the difference. In any situation there are aIways a few that wiII hit. In the right conditions aII the fish are aggressive.
The Iate Gary IaFontaine studied the effect of Iight on on trout fIies. His insights appIy to bass Iures, too.
According to the late Doug Hannon giant bass feed during the day. He also said that those huge bass do not react to fast moving lures. He's caught more than 400 bass over 10 lbs. I've done research on trophy bass and I listen to the few anglers that specialize in trophies who don't use live scope/FFS.
@@robertjakubicki2265 the vast majority of Doug’s research was done in Florida, which is a completely different ecosystem than the rest of the country
@@randyblaukatintuitive Yes but John Hope in Texas and Bill Murphy in San Diego also repeat certain things. Doug Hannon stressed shallow water, Hope focused on mid depth and Murphy deep water around 18 feet plus. Murphy's top percentage techniques were fished at a snails pace while spinner baits and crank baits were last. He also added that once a bass reached 8 pounds it was a completely different fish. He was also harsh on tournament anglers. I find all of the research fascinating. Murphy also believes there are far more double digit bass than you think. Is it true? I may not personally be able to confirm or deny but man am I going to try!
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@robertjakubicki2265 I also think there are many more large bass than we realize. They are probably the smartest, which allowed them to reach that size to begin with, and that's why they are so hard to find, let alone catch.
Great video
Good info
Colors aside, I imagine a cat chasing a ball of yarn or a piece of string.
Anyone who has ever played with a cat can relate. Often, you’ll see a cat track or observe its target or prey, even acting disinterested at times. Sometimes, they will prepare to pounce but hesitate with pupils dilated. You just have to send them over the edge with your presentation.
Mix it up if your actions don’t entice that predator instinct or response. Making the lure dance naturally, stop-and-go, pause, or irregular patterns can mimic fleeing, injured, feeding, or pursuing prey.
Speed and sightlines are also critical. Working lines, edges, and dropoffs will often entice the fish as they may impulsively strike before the window of opportunity closes. Consider your bait's appearance and imagine a fish or cat tracking your lure. The imagery will keep you engaged, developing more strikes and better hooksets. Good luck!
Very interesting
29 here on northern Indiana glacier lake. Recent catch has been 1 to 3 scorable fish during a hard day of fishing. The morning after that temp waa reached i scored 13 keepers. Insane. Definitley something to that freezing temp of 32.
Wheres Randys ballcap?
Randy, if we rule out daytime hunger as the likely reason for a bass to strike, then what is the most likely daytime reason for bass to bite? Curiosity? Anger? Bed protection? Thanks
Sound I think is most important the less noisy the better some crank baits come with loud noise med noise low deep noise or NO noise at all just vibration
Randy can you please make a video on how to fish lakes that are muddy year round and highly pressured like we have in Ohio? Thank you
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I agree also for those of us who don’t have sonar and a $20000 bass boat. How to pick spots thx
Randy, do you find this to be true in rivers as well? In my experience (with smallies in particular) the bite tends to die off after it gets dark here in the midwest.
In my experience in Indiana fishing ponds, the bite picks up late in the day as the sun is going down,but as soon as the sun sets, the bite turns off like a light switch. Next year, I'm going to experiment with some night fishing for bass using different lures.
Don't small-mouth need light to hunt and catch bait fish? Don't they feed mostly during the day? That is what I always thought.
I thought alot of 7-9s got caught in Idaho at night
No, they feed at night, some of my largest smallmouth come at night
I don’t have your experience but I disagree and idk that you have any actual facts behind it or not. I dont like eating in the darkness l. And idk that fish do or not either but makes sense to want to see your food
I personally think the bass are fine tune in on noise a bait makes seen and heard siooo many baits really like low noise or deep low noise like a knocker bait or no noise at all on crank baits then color just my opinion 🤔 thanks 4 the great info randy like ur new boat brother fish on brother