That’s how you know Damian is well seasoned and has caught many DDs before. He’s not going crazy out of excitement. I would’ve been screaming after catching like that! 😂
Love this video, man. You make it look like it's so easy - just go out there four times and throw big baits, haha. A lot of people are not going to understand how good you are at fishing.
How did I not find this channel sooner 💪 6:57 mark ,was epic as hell if you know the “tick!’ Bite . The hand shaking while grabbing the scale moment 😂 you get so giddy in that moment “ I just stuck a giant laugh ‘’ when you see the reward for your time put into the water. Great stuff man keep crushing it , hello I’m Joe from Arizona 🌵 stoked to follow this channel 👊👊
Mr. Damian . . . That was a WHOPPER 10lber 👊 and another fish to include in your big bass compilation. I think Outdoor Channel needs to inlcude you in their angler lineup, with Ott DeFoe and Chris Lane, for their "The Hunt For Monster Bass" show 👍. Again, another enjoyed vid and many "Thanks" for continuing to share your set-up and techniques 🤙.
Love glide baits as well, I’ve caught a lot on them as well and they get bit a lot. Starting to spend more time with them and starting to find what glidebaits are better for different situations
@dthao92 the drawing power they have at all times of the year is crazy, it's like a poor man's live scope haha. Winter, summer, pre, spawn, and post. They work all year round.
Great video brother nice catch! way to represent Central Ca lakes a lot of RUclipsrs represent Socal and Norcal. Which bait are you using at 7:59? I didnt see w link in the bio.
For you NON-LOCAL, non-Californian and central californian's.... Eastman lake is a TROPHY lake for LARGE MOUTH BASS! It is the only TROPHY LAKE IN CALIFORNIA. I chatted with one of the Park Ranger there years ago and he told me that Eastman Lake was once banned from all fishing and recreation etc. They had to drain the lake due to some issues and repopulated the lake in the mid-80's and didn't allow any sort of fishing by the ARMY core. Years later ( almost a decade), the lake was lifted back for recreation and fishing. However, the LIMIT to keep LARGE MOUTH BASS IS 22 INCHES! For me, 22 inches = a GUARANTEE 5lbs or more! and only keep 1 bass over 22 inches. Most people practice catch and release. The lake is heavily pressure by the locals, but when you catch one, more than likely its pretty decent. You'll get a lot of dinks, but you'll definitely hook-up to a really decent size. And if you do, your pretty good at fishing, since the lake is heavily pressure.
Damian congrats on this years biggest thus far, I feel like a teener Is coming soon. Also, how do you feel about that lure retriever over the toothy fishman?
Thanks! I’ve never tried the toothy fish man but it looks good. I’ve just never had any issues with the one I’m using so never needed to replace it. It’s just what my local tackle shop carried
Hello my friend can you please point me in the right direction for a sonar that you use on the back of the boat I saw you use it in a video I’m a co angler and I want to buy a set up I’m tired of just being on the back of the boat will the capt get to sonar the crap out of fish I need to step it up please help me out ….
Im using a Garmin 93sv with livescope. its the same setup i have on my kayak. I just extend the pvc arm when im going to fish on a boat. I have it all wired into a waterproof gun case so its portable.
@@dthao92 thank you for taking you time to answer my question my friend so I got one more for you did the garmin93sv come with it’s own battery or did you have to buy that separate ? And if so which battery did you ? Thanks again for taking time to answer my question …
I don’t think so, they are proven and always produce, 30$ is on the cheap end for swimbaits. Same with the Hawg Hunter, it’s proven but the hawg hunter is definitely much more expensive
No, I thought it was a rock on the bottom. I threw the boat over it several times and it never came to follow. So I had dead sticked the bait next to it and after awhile it bit.
just to mention fish handling. We love big bass, lets handle then right. 3 min out of water is going give her a headache. the nice thing to do is when you net her, let her chill in the net in the water for a minute or two before weighing etc. imagine doing a super set then running from the cops for your life, and then the cops catch you, and your out of breath and they stick you straight into a bathtub headfirst for 3 minutes. I see some these kids talking for 5 minutes while holding the bass.. the bass go into shock after a minute. Just be quick about it. boom, release.
Why use giant poles to catch trophy Bass just use a rope if you’re going to only take five seconds to catch one DD lol you don’t need that big of a setup to catch and rip lips dude
That’s how you know Damian is well seasoned and has caught many DDs before. He’s not going crazy out of excitement. I would’ve been screaming after catching like that! 😂
Love this video, man. You make it look like it's so easy - just go out there four times and throw big baits, haha. A lot of people are not going to understand how good you are at fishing.
How did I not find this channel sooner 💪 6:57 mark ,was epic as hell if you know the “tick!’ Bite . The hand shaking while grabbing the scale moment 😂 you get so giddy in that moment “ I just stuck a giant laugh ‘’ when you see the reward for your time put into the water. Great stuff man keep crushing it , hello I’m Joe from Arizona 🌵 stoked to follow this channel 👊👊
Mr. Damian . . . That was a WHOPPER 10lber 👊 and another fish to include in your big bass compilation. I think Outdoor Channel needs to inlcude you in their angler lineup, with Ott DeFoe and Chris Lane, for their "The Hunt For Monster Bass" show 👍. Again, another enjoyed vid and many "Thanks" for continuing to share your set-up and techniques 🤙.
What a Giant! Well done man! That line jump was insane!
I use to watch ur vids all the time.
He said no weights….LMAO!!!! Congratulations on the 10lber bro!!!
Man when TM told me you caught a DD I couldn’t wait for you to drop the video. Swimbait fishing is brutal but rewarding
Damian, that was epic bro! It's nice to only bring those big baits, and nothing else. So you're committed. Beautiful big boy! 🎣 🌊 🛶
love the kayak /swimbait sessions
Good job and great dedication! I wouldn't be able to keep my composure if I caught one that size.
"not a big one"....bigger than 90% of everything I catch lol...Love it.
BIGGINN!!! I can see you shaking lol even though you catch them almost daily in Cali. Hahaha nice catch
Thanks! It’s been a good minute since I caught a fish of this caliber so it got me worked up a bit lol
I like how you’re so casual catching some huge bass. I’d been freaking out. Lol 😂
Solid one Damian. Love seeing that swim bait grind.
Impressive. I freak out when I catch a 5 pounder on a drop shot-lol. Damian is on a whole nutha level. Great video sir.
There goes all the swimbaits on our local tackle stores... ill be buying one too.. LOL
Grew up fishing the valley and been watching since that giant you caught on the frog years ago. Bless on !
You’re my favorite Asian dd fisherman
I was subscribed to ur channel a couple years ago and forgot to resub under a new username... no clue how u dont have more subs. Awesome job out there
He just good of what he do best...congrate on your 2024 1st p.b
Congratulations on your double digit! That was awesome! 🤙
Central valley has the lakes for DDs. From Isabella to the Delta.
Idk about that lol I live in Visalia and get nothing but 2-5 lb
you mean from San Deigo to Shasta or some spots higher!
Great catch!! Keep up the good work.
I love glide baits. Thats my confidence bait. Caught more fish on glide baits than anything else by far
Love glide baits as well, I’ve caught a lot on them as well and they get bit a lot. Starting to spend more time with them and starting to find what glidebaits are better for different situations
@dthao92 the drawing power they have at all times of the year is crazy, it's like a poor man's live scope haha. Winter, summer, pre, spawn, and post. They work all year round.
Thanks for sharing, great content
Great catch !
Hi Damian great catch!
“0 weights” 😂
Damnnnn Greg B hair vs Damian Thao hair
Dope!!!! Swimbaits all day!!
great video man. Loved it. Subscribed 100% !!!!
Damian is the GOAT 🔥
Too good Damian.. to good... :D
“Pretty good day”😭😭😭
Congratulations on your double digit.
Great video brother nice catch! way to represent Central Ca lakes a lot of RUclipsrs represent Socal and Norcal. Which bait are you using at 7:59? I didnt see w link in the bio.
Reel nice!!!!...Just another DD bass by Damian...normal for you...I would had been ecstatic 😅😁
For you NON-LOCAL, non-Californian and central californian's....
Eastman lake is a TROPHY lake for LARGE MOUTH BASS! It is the only TROPHY LAKE IN CALIFORNIA.
I chatted with one of the Park Ranger there years ago and he told me that Eastman Lake was once banned from all fishing and recreation etc. They had to drain the lake due to some issues and repopulated the lake in the mid-80's and didn't allow any sort of fishing by the ARMY core. Years later ( almost a decade), the lake was lifted back for recreation and fishing. However, the LIMIT to keep LARGE MOUTH BASS IS 22 INCHES!
For me, 22 inches = a GUARANTEE 5lbs or more! and only keep 1 bass over 22 inches. Most people practice catch and release.
The lake is heavily pressure by the locals, but when you catch one, more than likely its pretty decent. You'll get a lot of dinks, but you'll definitely hook-up to a really decent size. And if you do, your pretty good at fishing, since the lake is heavily pressure.
every lake has trophies, but not everyone is goat, knee down kiss the ring your favorite anglers favorite angler
How is letting keepers be over 22 making it a trophy lake? That just makes room for overpopulation of dinks who compete with the big bass
Only trophy lake in CA?😂 You need to get around a little more
Thanks for providing some background. I didn't know.
Killing it! I gotta get out there!
Damian is my hero
Great video
Nice feesh my dude 🤜🤛🤙🏽
That day 3 fish was a monster. I thought it would be well over 10
Were you letting it fall with that pause or does that soft simbait suspend 😮
sinks to the bottom
It sinks, the fish bit the bait when it wasn’t moving on the bottom
Nice grind! Nice content! Nice DD
Love your content bro you're a stick!!
Damian congrats on this years biggest thus far, I feel like a teener Is coming soon. Also, how do you feel about that lure retriever over the toothy fishman?
Thanks! I’ve never tried the toothy fish man but it looks good. I’ve just never had any issues with the one I’m using so never needed to replace it. It’s just what my local tackle shop carried
Broo respect 🙏
What swimbaits are these?
Did he bring his kayak to him with a remote control?
Yes, the motor is controlled with a remote
What rod are you throwing it on?
He says it in the video. Got to listen.
Seriously I've already seen live 5 questions asking about the setup!!! Watch the VIDEO ppl
Amazing!
Great video bro, wish I have that same kind of discipline to commit 😆
Donation for a bigger and longer net haha
A new reel lmao it’s fighting for its life
Hello my friend can you please point me in the right direction for a sonar that you use on the back of the boat I saw you use it in a video I’m a co angler and I want to buy a set up I’m tired of just being on the back of the boat will the capt get to sonar the crap out of fish I need to step it up please help me out ….
Im using a Garmin 93sv with livescope. its the same setup i have on my kayak. I just extend the pvc arm when im going to fish on a boat. I have it all wired into a waterproof gun case so its portable.
@@dthao92 thank you for taking you time to answer my question my friend so I got one more for you did the garmin93sv come with it’s own battery or did you have to buy that separate ? And if so which battery did you ? Thanks again for taking time to answer my question …
I'm still on the hunt for my first DD bass. Using glides now. It's only a matter of time now.
Good luck brother, this the time to get them
Hawghunter ftw
What kind of rod set are you using be trying to find the best set up to throw guild baits and a rigs
It's in the video watch it
Do you think huds are overrated for the price? Not a hater, just curious
Hudds are cheap haha. That’s a $100 bait hes using not a hudd
BUAHAHAHAHA yeah Huds are 1/4 a hawghunter LoL 🤣🤣
I don’t think so, they are proven and always produce, 30$ is on the cheap end for swimbaits. Same with the Hawg Hunter, it’s proven but the hawg hunter is definitely much more expensive
What line& lb test do you prefer on them bigger swimbaits ?
In the video he said P-line tactical 25lb test. Its a floro carbon. really strong stuff. Its what i use as well.
Nice! Did you see it approaching your bait?
No, I thought it was a rock on the bottom. I threw the boat over it several times and it never came to follow. So I had dead sticked the bait next to it and after awhile it bit.
@@dthao92 nice!
@@dthao92 I hope to get one soon
just to mention fish handling. We love big bass, lets handle then right. 3 min out of water is going give her a headache. the nice thing to do is when you net her, let her chill in the net in the water for a minute or two before weighing etc.
imagine doing a super set then running from the cops for your life, and then the cops catch you, and your out of breath and they stick you straight into a bathtub headfirst for 3 minutes.
I see some these kids talking for 5 minutes while holding the bass.. the bass go into shock after a minute.
Just be quick about it. boom, release.
It wasnt out very long. I actually put her on a donkey leash and let her swim around for several minutes while i got my scale and stuff ready
Pretty obvious he didn’t have it out of the water the whole time. Hell he even showed him taking it out of the water on the leash
What #pound you using ?
Watch the video he tells you everything
How long was she?
She went 24.75”
Hi luss🔥
lol no weights in there
Omg. This dude found a cheat code that will only work for him.
OMG!
Your 700th like 😮💨
F u man saying that fish is small I wish I got a fish like that 😢
Wow that is a hog Diddy
Why use giant poles to catch trophy Bass just use a rope if you’re going to only take five seconds to catch one DD lol you don’t need that big of a setup to catch and rip lips dude
Ya know I like seein you guys catch these big bass but if yas didn't have all yur electronics yas wouldn't catch shit!!!
This is my first 10lb fish caught using electronics. All my other 9-11lb fish have came in less than 10 ft of water without any electronics.
@@dthao92 stop it would ya!!!
Use the double shindo knot 🪢
No weights? Lol