Along with tournament practice videos from Randy, this is my favorite. I try and figure it out right along with you. Wonder if you could do a live event where viewers vote on options and “tell” you what to do.
Thanks for sharing your response! That is a unique idea! I will put in my notes and see what I need to do to get this done. I know one thing would be is go to a lake that has cell service. This lake I was at has no service at all....which got me in trouble this trip. My wife was trying to get ahold of me and never could.... Thanks for watching - Jimi
April and May are definitely a time of year when Livescope is less important than others. The fish are shallow and pretty locatable for the most part. I enjoy these Catch 15 challenges, and this was a good spin on it!
I appreciate the feedback Todd! I was trying to put the livescope in a bad spot with this challenge. I just did not execute during this trip. Thanks for watching - Jimi
@@BassFishingDeclassified My biggest question that you didn't really cover in the video is if you think having had the LVS turned on, would you have caught the couple more big fish? Would it have helped you find or stay in better areas, or maybe helped you target larger ones?
Good point… I personally think it would of helped me target productive areas. Just evening being to see how many fish were on the point or the flat. May of made me stay there longer.
Hahahah losing that one at the end with your face edited in was hilarious! Sorry for the lost fish, we all know that pain and you did a good job wearing it 😂
Yes they are! I am familiar with one a lot more then the other two... this day here was the fourth time I have been on this lake. I plan on being out there more. Thanks for watching - Jimi
Don't throw it away! From someone who will never be able to afford one, treasure what you have. My local lake is notorious for being pressured and difficult to fish. What a blessing one would be for me!
It was a lot of fun to see how you worked this challenge. I would really like to see more videos like this, it doesn't even have to be any kind of challenge. It can be just you breaking down water and saying what worked and what didn't.
LOL. I fished a tournament last Saturday and left my livescope off. Finished 19 out of 61 boats. It felt good just to fish. Your right, Randy was proud 😂
One thing I did also think about this challenge that I shared with my fellow anglers was... If it does go off in the middle of the tournament.. be prepared to fish without it. This was a good practice day for that - Jimi
Loved this video. You are getting more comfortable with your explanations on camera! I don’t have livescope,but when you didn’t have a depth finder up front,that was tough!
Yes sir! This was my fourth time ever there and first time to fish it during the spring. I think I have missed out on fishing it. I typically would be at some other lakes .. Thanks for watching - Jimi
Appreciate the feedback! I tried to throw a little of my personality in this video. I enjoyed making it / editing it. I am going to try and continue videos similar to this. Livescope is currently staying on the boat 🤣🤣😬😬
I love Garmin. Use to use them in the oilfield to mark points. They make software that can land airplanes without any human interaction. No other sonar brand can do that. But the fact that many states have banned livescope on state waters is a sign of the times. I have witnessed with crappie fisherman how detrimental too much technology can be. Folks who use livescope can be fisherman but never an angler.
Love the catch 15 challenges! Helps to get into the mindset of how to breakdown a lake and pivot as needed. I also miss the vs battles you guys used to do at FTM
I appreciate it! We have discussed the challenge videos. They are fun to film. A lot of editing involved but getting opportunities to meet up around schedules is a big hurdle.
Any chance of you making a video discussing oxbow lakes please??? The one I live on is the result of a levy having been built along the Arkansas River. Lots of cypress, no mats. There's a lot of pressure but from the research I've done on oxbows, all the "traditional" bass fishing patterns are thrown out the window. I'm hoping you can show me something that can help me out fish the tourney anglers in their fancy boats lmao
I would love to make a video on fishing old oxbows. I made one earlier this year on one up in NE AR. This was a winter bladed jig video. I hope to get back to one of those style of lakes by the summer.
Really enjoyed this video 📹 I can't afford a livescope so this was a great video. Thanks for sharing. The only thing if I had one than maybe I could fish deep. 🐟 thanks for sharing 👍
I fish Watts Bar and the Emory river totally blind. From a kayak. I don't have 2D or a even a depth finder. I catch plenty of fish. Honestly been thinking hard about getting a little 4" 2D unit, but I havent gone through with it. Just with 2D and knowing depth, I'm betting I can double my catches.
I would like to see you do a video like it was when I was in high school in the early 60’s. There was no such thing as a bass boat, a depth finder or a trolling motor. You used whatever boat you could find, sometimes wood or sometimes tin powered by a small hand operated outboard. Do this on a lake you’ve never been on before because there was no such thing a lake maps. The depth finder was your anchor and anchor rope. Catching bass then was fun and it still is.
Yes sir! I tell kids I coach on the fishing team how I used to go out and catch fish at big lakes without all the electronics. Brings back good memories for sure!
I’m a retired teacher myself. I think it would be a good exercise for your team to spend a day on the lake just like it was when we started out. Go to a lake they haven’t fished and use no modern technology to gather info on the lake or contact buddies that have fished the lake. Use small boats with small hand operated outboards. They only thing they have to help them fish is an anchor. They can use their normal tackle that they usually use and life jackets of course. Then they have to concentrate on learning the water, finding the bass locations and why the bass is at that location. If they keep what they caught and where they caught secret till the end of day and don’t get help from their buddies, I think it will make a great discussion session at the end of the day when they all compare notes. Doing it the old fashioned way like we did will really help them understand the bass and I believe it will help them put technology to more effective use. All done with your supervision on the water of course. Just a suggestion from a retired teacher.
It was one of those moments where I watched the challenge go right in front of my eyes. The day before I caught a lot of fish flipping similar cover at a different lake and did not lose one.... that is fishing though! - Thanks for watching - Jimi
Great Challenge!!! No live scope and you were catching bass and sorry even lost a few but that's fishing!!! Good job!!!!! Like to see more videos like this one!!! Stay Safe & God Bless
I understand but throwing away Livescope. I'm torn on that but I do learn and get a lot out of the y'all's video's. I also have my own understanding too. So I constantly learn.
@@BassFishingDeclassified Yeah I don't use a unit right now but they do help not sure about the whole fish thing if they don't show up on the Garmin Livescope forward face sonar is true or not but I do know experience and learning holds true though.
Appreciate it! I hope this video does good and I will do more of this type for sure! Mix of challenges, fishing days, and showing my personality side. Thanks for watching - Jimi.
So, you had foot control with the troll notor, but no spot lock? Genuine question I didn't understand the terminology when you spoke about power poles.
Very true my friend thx for all u do for us with Bass Fishing Declassified! It’s much appreciated here in North East Tennessee! Keep on keeping on with them tight lines!
I will speak for Gussy. He won the elite series event there and I am not sure he had it on his boat then but lets say none of the bassmaster elite professionals had it on their boats for the classic. Gussy still would of found the fish with his side image/down image. Which he used to find the structure relating to creek channels. He still would of caught fish with using 2d sonar up front. The technique he was doing is something he is really good at and has done for a long long time. If the forward facing technology would of been that much of a player for the classic... then the other guys would of been closer. Thanks for watching Greg! - Jimi
@@BassFishingDeclassified ya im not tryna "take it away" from Gussy at all as he seems like a great guy and fisherman. Just a debate topic, many others have used it as well. Just makes ya think as he was dropping his dropshot STRAIGHT down. Idk im a bank beater in my local tournaments n see guys bringing in 20lbs of 5lbers and they have the trolling motor on 10 until they see a fish.
I wish and hope one day everyone will throw away that damn scope. The term sport is muted when they allowed it for tournament fishing. It's not a sport anymore. I hope they ban it.....For good.
Gotta get a new scale that thing is so inaccurate. half a pound or more less than the actual weight. I caught a 9.3. That scale said it was 8.6. My quality rapala had it accurate. Do yourself the favor and get the nicer Rapala
I do need a new scale. I know mine actually weighs less as well. I was a captain for a HS derby a few weeks back. Kids caught a fish that weighed 5.6 on that scale. Then at the weigh in it weighed 6.4 ….. thanks for sharing and watching Holden - Jimi.
Fishing without electronics is like taking a test without a cheat sheet. Love your on the water breakdown.👍
Appreciate it! Thanks for sharing - Jimi.
Love that you didn't use the live scope. That's real fishing.
Thanks for watching! - Jimi
I have a basic depth finder on my boat, reading the water is much more important than any electronic toys.
Along with tournament practice videos from Randy, this is my favorite. I try and figure it out right along with you.
Wonder if you could do a live event where viewers vote on options and “tell” you what to do.
Thanks for sharing your response! That is a unique idea! I will put in my notes and see what I need to do to get this done. I know one thing would be is go to a lake that has cell service. This lake I was at has no service at all....which got me in trouble this trip. My wife was trying to get ahold of me and never could.... Thanks for watching - Jimi
Cool idea buddy
My local NC lake has great cell service...just sayin'
April and May are definitely a time of year when Livescope is less important than others. The fish are shallow and pretty locatable for the most part. I enjoy these Catch 15 challenges, and this was a good spin on it!
I appreciate the feedback Todd! I was trying to put the livescope in a bad spot with this challenge. I just did not execute during this trip. Thanks for watching - Jimi
@@BassFishingDeclassified My biggest question that you didn't really cover in the video is if you think having had the LVS turned on, would you have caught the couple more big fish? Would it have helped you find or stay in better areas, or maybe helped you target larger ones?
Good point… I personally think it would of helped me target productive areas. Just evening being to see how many fish were on the point or the flat. May of made me stay there longer.
Loved this!! On the water talking thru it with thoughts and baits is very fun to watch!
Thanks for sharing Buford. I appreciate the feedback - Jimi
Keep ‘‘em coming.
Livescope notwithstanding;Great display of fishing skills
Thanks David! Appreciate the feedback - Jimi.
Hahahah losing that one at the end with your face edited in was hilarious! Sorry for the lost fish, we all know that pain and you did a good job wearing it 😂
Appreciate the feedback! I handle fish a lot better then I used too. Thanks for watching - Jimi
Great video, Jimmy. Very entertaining. I would've shook that fish off too, rather than trash my forward facing sonar! 😂
Thanks for feedback Ben! Yeah I have had a few people send me text saying I did lost a few fish on purpose haha - Jimi
Fished on that lake my whole life. All three of these lakes around here are hidden gems. Great video!
Yes they are! I am familiar with one a lot more then the other two... this day here was the fourth time I have been on this lake. I plan on being out there more. Thanks for watching - Jimi
Don't throw it away! From someone who will never be able to afford one, treasure what you have. My local lake is notorious for being pressured and difficult to fish. What a blessing one would be for me!
Yeah I am not going to throw it away 👍🏽 - Jimi
It was a lot of fun to see how you worked this challenge. I would really like to see more videos like this, it doesn't even have to be any kind of challenge. It can be just you breaking down water and saying what worked and what didn't.
Appreciate the feedback! I have a couple of ideas similar to this. I enjoy filming the fishing day videos - Jimi
LOL. I fished a tournament last Saturday and left my livescope off. Finished 19 out of 61 boats. It felt good just to fish. Your right, Randy was proud 😂
One thing I did also think about this challenge that I shared with my fellow anglers was... If it does go off in the middle of the tournament.. be prepared to fish without it. This was a good practice day for that - Jimi
Loved this video. You are getting more comfortable with your explanations on camera! I don’t have livescope,but when you didn’t have a depth finder up front,that was tough!
Appreciate it Mark! Thanks for the words. It did make it a challenge for sure - Jimi.
Awesome video,, thats how i fish every trip to the lake.. and i LEARN something new every trop. Thats whats real fishing is all about. Great job dude
Appreciate it Chris! 🤙🏽
That’s a fun lake to fish this time of year. Good video, Jimi!
Yes sir! This was my fourth time ever there and first time to fish it during the spring. I think I have missed out on fishing it. I typically would be at some other lakes .. Thanks for watching - Jimi
Love the video Jimi! Great job man. The little humor in there was perfect 👌 You end up tossing that livescope, toss it right this was 🤣😭 Keep at it!
Appreciate the feedback! I tried to throw a little of my personality in this video. I enjoyed making it / editing it. I am going to try and continue videos similar to this.
Livescope is currently staying on the boat 🤣🤣😬😬
@@BassFishingDeclassified good deal man, can't wait for the next one! 🤣😂
I love fishing with no electronics at all..makes me think more on how those fish move and react
Yes this was a fun trip for me - Jimi
There are fishing gods. Don't test them! 😂
Love this one!
I love Garmin. Use to use them in the oilfield to mark points. They make software that can land airplanes without any human interaction. No other sonar brand can do that. But the fact that many states have banned livescope on state waters is a sign of the times. I have witnessed with crappie fisherman how detrimental too much technology can be. Folks who use livescope can be fisherman but never an angler.
It has changed the game for sure! For now I will continue to use it. Thanks for watching Mike - Jimi
Great advice! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watchin Dave - Jimi
Love the catch 15 challenges! Helps to get into the mindset of how to breakdown a lake and pivot as needed. I also miss the vs battles you guys used to do at FTM
I appreciate it! We have discussed the challenge videos. They are fun to film. A lot of editing involved but getting opportunities to meet up around schedules is a big hurdle.
@@BassFishingDeclassified yep I bet scheduling is difficult…I’m sure all you guys have hectic schedules. Big fan Jimi…keep catching them!
Thanks Colby! - Jimi
PLEASE do this another time or 2 and share it with us!
I have some ideas similar to this for future videos - Jimi.
Any chance of you making a video discussing oxbow lakes please??? The one I live on is the result of a levy having been built along the Arkansas River. Lots of cypress, no mats. There's a lot of pressure but from the research I've done on oxbows, all the "traditional" bass fishing patterns are thrown out the window. I'm hoping you can show me something that can help me out fish the tourney anglers in their fancy boats lmao
I would love to make a video on fishing old oxbows. I made one earlier this year on one up in NE AR. This was a winter bladed jig video. I hope to get back to one of those style of lakes by the summer.
Really enjoyed this video 📹 I can't afford a livescope so this was a great video. Thanks for sharing. The only thing if I had one than maybe I could fish deep. 🐟 thanks for sharing 👍
Thanks for feedback Rod! Appreciate you watching - Jimi.
I fish Watts Bar and the Emory river totally blind. From a kayak. I don't have 2D or a even a depth finder. I catch plenty of fish. Honestly been thinking hard about getting a little 4" 2D unit, but I havent gone through with it. Just with 2D and knowing depth, I'm betting I can double my catches.
Yes sir! Just the 2D helps out a lot. Thanks for sharing - Jimi.
I would like to see you do a video like it was when I was in high school in the early 60’s.
There was no such thing as a bass boat, a depth finder or a trolling motor. You used whatever boat you could find, sometimes wood or sometimes tin powered by a small hand operated outboard.
Do this on a lake you’ve never been on before because there was no such thing a lake maps.
The depth finder was your anchor and anchor rope.
Catching bass then was fun and it still is.
That sounds like how I grew up fishing in the 2000s! - Jimi.
That was 40 years after I started and I bet it was just as much fun for you then as it was for me.
Yes sir! I tell kids I coach on the fishing team how I used to go out and catch fish at big lakes without all the electronics. Brings back good memories for sure!
I’m a retired teacher myself.
I think it would be a good exercise for your team to spend a day on the lake just like it was when we started out.
Go to a lake they haven’t fished and use no modern technology to gather info on the lake or contact buddies that have fished the lake.
Use small boats with small hand operated outboards.
They only thing they have to help them fish is an anchor.
They can use their normal tackle that they usually use and life jackets of course.
Then they have to concentrate on learning the water, finding the bass locations and why the bass is at that location.
If they keep what they caught and where they caught secret till the end of day and don’t get help from their buddies, I think it will make a great discussion session at the end of the day when they all compare notes.
Doing it the old fashioned way like we did will really help them understand the bass and I believe it will help them put technology to more effective use.
All done with your supervision on the water of course.
Just a suggestion from a retired teacher.
My favorite type of video by Jimi! Keep it up.
Appreciate it! -Jimi
11:15 had me crying laughing😂😂😂
It was one of those moments where I watched the challenge go right in front of my eyes. The day before I caught a lot of fish flipping similar cover at a different lake and did not lose one.... that is fishing though! - Thanks for watching - Jimi
Great Challenge!!! No live scope and you were catching bass and sorry even lost a few but that's fishing!!! Good job!!!!! Like to see more videos like this one!!! Stay Safe & God Bless
Yes sir! It happens for sure. Thanks for watching - Jimi.
This is awesome to see not owning one of those, hopefully I can change up some tactics when I go out and increase my chances.
I understand but throwing away Livescope. I'm torn on that but I do learn and get a lot out of the y'all's video's. I also have my own understanding too. So I constantly learn.
Yeah I love it! There are times to use it and to not but you do learn a lot about fish behavior that people can never teach - Jimi.
@@BassFishingDeclassified Yeah I don't use a unit right now but they do help not sure about the whole fish thing if they don't show up on the Garmin Livescope forward face sonar is true or not but I do know experience and learning holds true though.
Yes sir!
Nice casting skills: and that face at 11:22 had me crackin
Appreciate it! Glad you enjoyed ! Thanks for watching -Jimi.
That was really cool!
Thanks for watching!
We know the pain brother. Some of my best days are without the scope.
Thanks for watching! - Jimi
Mannnn great video! Loved the facial expressions 😅! Keep doing some more of these for sure!
Appreciate it! I hope this video does good and I will do more of this type for sure! Mix of challenges, fishing days, and showing my personality side. Thanks for watching - Jimi.
I think you did a good job. I know I could catch more bass with live scope but I don't like them. Like the one on one.
Thanks Walter ! - Jimi.
So, you had foot control with the troll notor, but no spot lock? Genuine question I didn't understand the terminology when you spoke about power poles.
I have a foot powered trolling motor but I do not have the spot lock feature.
Good job👍👍👍👍👍
Thanks William! - Jimi
🍺Decent video.
Thanks Heinrich! - Jimi
Thanks Jimi . Do you think you would have completed your target with livescope ??? I do.
I think I would have. I would of fished a little differently for sure. I think just having 2D sonar would of been nice ! Thanks for watching - Jimi.
Give it to Randy... 😂😂😂
I bet Randy will enjoy this video. He is going to get on me for not executing - Jimi.
Has Randy gotten to you?!😅😂 Say it ain't so?😂
Haha! Randy is going to be upset at me for not executing on the potential fish catches - Jimi
Awesome man, I love that
Thanks Marty! - Jimi.
Don’t leave fish to go find fish I tell my self that all the time Jim
More times then not when you leave fish to find fish…. It does not end well - Jimi
Very true my friend thx for all u do for us with Bass Fishing Declassified! It’s much appreciated here in North East Tennessee!
Keep on keeping on with them tight lines!
Great video
Thanks Matt! - Jimi.
I make that face too Jimi !!! 😕
I have got a lot better over the years when I lose good fish. I hold in what I am really thinking haha. Thanks for watching - Jimi
@@BassFishingDeclassified 👊🏻
You can throw your livescope my way..lol
Haha yeah I will be keeping it 😬. Thanks for watching! - Jimi
DO ITT
Not today! - Jimi
What trash is that livescope in?
It is still on my basscat!! - Jimi.
Just saying, gussy wouldn't have won the Classic without "live" and I wonder how many others.... makes ya think
I will speak for Gussy. He won the elite series event there and I am not sure he had it on his boat then but lets say none of the bassmaster elite professionals had it on their boats for the classic. Gussy still would of found the fish with his side image/down image. Which he used to find the structure relating to creek channels. He still would of caught fish with using 2d sonar up front. The technique he was doing is something he is really good at and has done for a long long time. If the forward facing technology would of been that much of a player for the classic... then the other guys would of been closer. Thanks for watching Greg! - Jimi
@@BassFishingDeclassified ya im not tryna "take it away" from Gussy at all as he seems like a great guy and fisherman. Just a debate topic, many others have used it as well. Just makes ya think as he was dropping his dropshot STRAIGHT down.
Idk im a bank beater in my local tournaments n see guys bringing in 20lbs of 5lbers and they have the trolling motor on 10 until they see a fish.
I wish and hope one day everyone will throw away that damn scope. The term sport is muted when they allowed it for tournament fishing. It's not a sport anymore. I hope they ban it.....For good.
Well I do not see them getting banned anytime soon. Thanks for watching - Jimi
If u don’t know how to use livescope should ask someone to teach u.
I know how to use it buddy 👍🏽- Jimi
@@BassFishingDeclassified was pulling yr leg
🤣 you got me - Jimi
Bro please donate the electronics to me 🙏 in bad need! Killer vid! But seriously cant afford any so you would be a hero lol!
I can’t donate the electronics today but hopefully one day I can! Thanks for watching. -Jimi.
I will be glad to take your livescope if you want to throw it away.
Hahaha yeah I won’t be throwing it away right now. Thanks for watching - Jimi.
Gotta get a new scale that thing is so inaccurate. half a pound or more less than the actual weight. I caught a 9.3. That scale said it was 8.6. My quality rapala had it accurate. Do yourself the favor and get the nicer Rapala
I do need a new scale. I know mine actually weighs less as well. I was a captain for a HS derby a few weeks back. Kids caught a fish that weighed 5.6 on that scale. Then at the weigh in it weighed 6.4 ….. thanks for sharing and watching Holden - Jimi.
@bassfishingdeclassified I’ll give you $200 for the livescope . Don’t throw it away
I am not going to throw it away and I for sure won’t take $200 for it. Thanks for watching - Jimi