Its crazy that I am just now seeing this video, I grew up on this lake. the lake has gone through a lot of changes since it opened, and now can be a very tough body of water to fish. you made it look easy, wish it hadn't been flooded, but love seeing this lake broken down
Fish this lake all the time! Everybody talks bad about our fisheries around here. But once you figure it out they are great! Love getting on patoka and tying on a secret lures stupid tube and loading the boat. Glad you got the chance to come and fish it!
Welcome to my very flooded neck of the woods! You should see Patoka at the normal summer pool, and then at winter pool if you think there was a lot of standing timber! It’s a flooded forest of dead trees when the water is down! Makes for an excellent crappie fishery too. I have noticed the same thing this year though - with all the flooding, the bass have stuck to laying way back in the fingers instead of going deep, and I haven’t got a single deep bite this year at all. Thanks for the video on my home lake!
Matt, I must say I really appreciate you not shying away from the reality of Summer time fishing. A lot of times you can spend a whole day looking for them. I think a lot of new anglers get discouraged watching videos of guys crushing fish in the summer not knowing they spent hours or even sometimes days just finding them.
Matt, great job fishing Patoka Lake! It is a hard lake to fish! Our DNR could do a better job maintaining the bassfisheiers of that lake. But they refuse to make it a bass lake. They poured a bunch of walleye, wipers and strippers into it. A few years ago one of the D R managers told me if he had his way that their would be no bass tournaments on the lake. The board of directors will not work with the FLW or other organizations to build up the bass population for the lake.
Here in Indiana we do pretty well in the most part. Would’ve loved to see you hit up Geist reservoir even though it’s out of your way. Probably the best largemouth fishery. Caught a 11 pounder out of it and tons of 3 pounders
Hey guys love the video. You gotta check out fishing in NY and CT when you go East. Candlewood Lake regularly produces 20 to 28lb bags of smallies and the CT river is fun as hell if you like tidal water, not to mention champlain and the ST. Lawrence in NY.
I come back and watch this video a couple times a year. I’m glad “the Dead Sea” didn’t kick ya in the teeth as hard as it does us that call it our home lake. 😂😂
That's mid-west bassin. There are some giants off shore but you have to hit them at the right time. Backs of pockets and creeks will always produce with a GY Senko or a frog if there are mats. Great to see you fishing near by. Hope you can make a stop in Illinois next time.
Love this video it is so telling the way you edited it. Pull the trolling motor, pulling the trolling motor, did I mention pulling the trolling motor. This is how I feel most days and I love to see that you do it also. You guys do the best videos hands down. Thank you again for all you do.
That’s not too far from me! Wish you guys could’ve came over into Illinois and hit a couple of our lakes. Newton Lake has some big ones and would be a cool place for you to do a video on!!
Indiana bass are a little moody. Approach with aggressive tactics & moving baits first, switch gears to reaction lures, and finally drag/hop/BANG on the cover/bottom. Indiana bass will hug tight to wood/vegetation, cruise the hard/soft transitions, lurk in the shadows, or suspend over wood in the middle of a creek arm or old channel. Present with the wind or with the current, and be prepared to change up retrieves to find the trigger. Solid kicker fish, Matt & good luck in Green Bay.
I would love to know why you picked up a swim jig instead of a chatterbait, or spinnerbait or maybe even a squarebill in some of those areas. What's your thought process. Thx for the knowledge!! I'm curious on your thought process on that since when I watch your videos I look at the beginning and ask myself what I would start with and then see if it lines up with you... In this case it did not, but you were definitely right in your choice.
If you guys ever get around Tennessee you should hit up Center Hill Lake it has all three species and some Biggins we have a bunch of great Fisheries in Tennessee but that one's a really good one
I've got a question: What is the best tactic from the bank if the bass are so keyed onto shad that they ignore all artificial baits? I see the bass explode the surface like a frenzy but all top water, jerk baits, swim jigs, plastics (worms), frogs (plopping frog), spinner baits, I even threw a Rooster tail at them and no bites whatsoever.... but they were busting surface at the shad.
Didnt even realize you rolled into muh state to fish, its always cool seeing people fish the midwest, especially states right in the heart, you dont see it often on yt. we've got alot of lush and damn pretty places to fish that are decently unique to the area. they are getting harder to access as the state grows though, which it has a ton since the 80's. We got some healthy, little, chubby doinks up here for sure.
I live in southwest Michigan, glad to see those fish are just as goofy this year as ours are, 85 -90 degrees for a week straight and those fish are shallow shallow. Usually that's a deep water jig bite... not this year!
We can fish those any time (and do pretty frequently) This trip was about reaching out to the guys in the South and East and comparing fishing styles with the fish out there. SoCal fish are identical to Norcal fish, just more wary of boat traffic.
Is it too late in the summer to be throwing big swimbait? Going out tomorrow now that the weather has cleared up and I am wanting to throw some of my big swimbaits but I am not sure if its too late in the summer.
Love the video Matt. Also great that you put things in perspective, showing us all of those trolling motor pick up/moves. We all knew you would find him, just a matter of time. :-)
Matt Allen told me a few months ago that it doesnt matter what time of year it is if the waters high the bass storm the bank and new cover. I beleive he just proved his point.
I like how he demonstrated that they weren't offshore on those main lake haunts, first. Good teachers will often do stuff like that just to see if the audience has been paying attention. ; )
Awesome seeing you guys trying to fish one of the tougher lakes in my state! I’ve only fished it once in a tourney and it took 2 fish to win so it was awesome seeing you guys break it down.
What's up tactical team. I sure wish I would have known you all where in Indiana. I would have loved fish with. Next time you're in tha states hit up lake monroe. Oh and been sure to get a hold of me..
I know this doesn’t apply to this video specifically but I was wondering how long of a leader do you use for your swimbaits? Thank you very much and keep up the amazing videos. They are all so informative and they help me out so much. Thank you again.
That was funny seeing you pull the trolling motor up so many times. I fish all the time on this lake and a lot of tournaments. You have to hit as many spots as you can !
Great to see you in our state. I recently learned that the biggest largemouth ever caught in the Midwest came from Indiana. Now I have to go fish Patoka just so I can say I fished the same waters as Tactical Bassin 🤘🏼😜
Patoka Lake is about 30mins away. Everyone says there are few big ones in there anymore. I was anxious to see your video once I seen in the description where you was. Glad to see the 2 nice ones you caught.
Man, I love watching you do ur thing on the boat Matt - ur a natural bro! Keep it up buddy. Definitely need to invest in some lake cards like that as well.
Love your channel. Learned a ton from you. And I like how you don’t clickbait talking about big bass in the title and then the video has a bunch of chumps screaming and long arming 2 pounders. Lol Keep up the good work
Love starting my day with your videos! Thanks for sharing your information. Your electronic setup is killer, I was still using a Hummingbird 2000 not long ago,with huge square pixels😂. It beat having nothing though, mostly for depth..just got a Garmin 4 but haven’t had a chance to use. Dang work gettin in the way of my fishing! Have a good one guys & gals. Great fishing to you all! 🎣
There’s one get it eat it eat it got you with those bean bags nice call at the end your videos aren’t just info but very interesting to watch love the channel long time sub
Its crazy that I am just now seeing this video, I grew up on this lake. the lake has gone through a lot of changes since it opened, and now can be a very tough body of water to fish. you made it look easy, wish it hadn't been flooded, but love seeing this lake broken down
Fish this lake all the time! Everybody talks bad about our fisheries around here. But once you figure it out they are great! Love getting on patoka and tying on a secret lures stupid tube and loading the boat. Glad you got the chance to come and fish it!
Welcome to my very flooded neck of the woods! You should see Patoka at the normal summer pool, and then at winter pool if you think there was a lot of standing timber! It’s a flooded forest of dead trees when the water is down! Makes for an excellent crappie fishery too. I have noticed the same thing this year though - with all the flooding, the bass have stuck to laying way back in the fingers instead of going deep, and I haven’t got a single deep bite this year at all. Thanks for the video on my home lake!
This is my home lake awesome to see you here!!
Matt, I must say I really appreciate you not shying away from the reality of Summer time fishing. A lot of times you can spend a whole day looking for them. I think a lot of new anglers get discouraged watching videos of guys crushing fish in the summer not knowing they spent hours or even sometimes days just finding them.
Need some more of these midwest stops for sure!!!
Welcome to patoka were it is always flooded
Matt, great job fishing Patoka Lake! It is a hard lake to fish! Our DNR could do a better job maintaining the bassfisheiers of that lake. But they refuse to make it a bass lake. They poured a bunch of walleye, wipers and strippers into it. A few years ago one of the D R managers told me if he had his way that their would be no bass tournaments on the lake. The board of directors will not work with the FLW or other organizations to build up the bass population for the lake.
True story. The fishing there sucks. It seems everyone around here is against bass lakes. Ridiculous.
I grew up fishing Patoka with my grandfather. Haven’t been there in 20 years. Very cool to see you there. Thanks
Good video Matt love them
Hey Matt, welcome to Indiana.
You guys are the best teachers on RUclips!! Bar none! I've learned more watching TB than anywhere else. Thanks guys!
Here in Indiana we do pretty well in the most part. Would’ve loved to see you hit up Geist reservoir even though it’s out of your way. Probably the best largemouth fishery. Caught a 11 pounder out of it and tons of 3 pounders
I love it. Random stop and fish. Great break down man.
Hey guys love the video. You gotta check out fishing in NY and CT when you go East. Candlewood Lake regularly produces 20 to 28lb bags of smallies and the CT river is fun as hell if you like tidal water, not to mention champlain and the ST. Lawrence in NY.
Curious what size Solix is next to the 15 on the ram mount? Nice set up!
I come back and watch this video a couple times a year. I’m glad “the Dead Sea” didn’t kick ya in the teeth as hard as it does us that call it our home lake. 😂😂
Awesome video. Great to see you fishing Indiana. Glad to see I’m doing the right things myself. Thank you for all the knowledge.
That's mid-west bassin. There are some giants off shore but you have to hit them at the right time. Backs of pockets and creeks will always produce with a GY Senko or a frog if there are mats. Great to see you fishing near by. Hope you can make a stop in Illinois next time.
as always great video always enjoy watching you guys!
Patoka lake is 30 minutes from where I grew up! Awesome to see you guys fish it.
Where did you launch? This lake is huge and has many ramps
Love this video it is so telling the way you edited it. Pull the trolling motor, pulling the trolling motor, did I mention pulling the trolling motor. This is how I feel most days and I love to see that you do it also. You guys do the best videos hands down. Thank you again for all you do.
That’s not too far from me! Wish you guys could’ve came over into Illinois and hit a couple of our lakes. Newton Lake has some big ones and would be a cool place for you to do a video on!!
Glad you got on some fish while you were here! Safe travels!
Indiana bass are a little moody. Approach with aggressive tactics & moving baits first, switch gears to reaction lures, and finally drag/hop/BANG on the cover/bottom. Indiana bass will hug tight to wood/vegetation, cruise the hard/soft transitions, lurk in the shadows, or suspend over wood in the middle of a creek arm or old channel. Present with the wind or with the current, and be prepared to change up retrieves to find the trigger. Solid kicker fish, Matt & good luck in Green Bay.
How awesome to see you fishing on one of my favorite lakes in my home state of Indiana!
Best Channel to learn anything Bass related, and they keep pumping out new content like clockwork.
I would love to know why you picked up a swim jig instead of a chatterbait, or spinnerbait or maybe even a squarebill in some of those areas. What's your thought process. Thx for the knowledge!! I'm curious on your thought process on that since when I watch your videos I look at the beginning and ask myself what I would start with and then see if it lines up with you... In this case it did not, but you were definitely right in your choice.
You can move at a good clip, banging the flooded brush with fewer hang ups and with the luxury of a stout jig hook. Ain't that right boys?
Need to try Bluegraas FWA by Evansville.
If you guys ever get around Tennessee you should hit up Center Hill Lake it has all three species and some Biggins we have a bunch of great Fisheries in Tennessee but that one's a really good one
Also tip for indiana. Anytime it's flood the bass here move shallow
Love love love this channel
Love these kinds of videos. Gets me pumped to go fishing.
I've got a question:
What is the best tactic from the bank if the bass are so keyed onto shad that they ignore all artificial baits? I see the bass explode the surface like a frenzy but all top water, jerk baits, swim jigs, plastics (worms), frogs (plopping frog), spinner baits, I even threw a Rooster tail at them and no bites whatsoever.... but they were busting surface at the shad.
chatter baits didnt work either.... neither did Zara Puppy, Jointed Rapalas.... nothing
I love your videos, they never fail to get me excited to go fishing. Do not stop making videos!
#1 RUclips channel. Thank you Matt and Tim for everything! This video gave me the confidence for a early morning senko bass fishing.
You guys ever coming to Florida?
Awesome to see you were in Indiana Matt! I am roughly 45 minutes from there. I haven’t fished the lake a lot but the few times I have were tough.
Another great video! You have taught me the most about bass fishing. Why do you use such a deep net for bass??
Didnt even realize you rolled into muh state to fish, its always cool seeing people fish the midwest, especially states right in the heart, you dont see it often on yt. we've got alot of lush and damn pretty places to fish that are decently unique to the area. they are getting harder to access as the state grows though, which it has a ton since the 80's. We got some healthy, little, chubby doinks up here for sure.
Come up to Minnesota if u really want to do some fishing up north
Its great waking up to a new tactical bassin video. Gets me pumped to go fish every time.
👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Hey I know this question is nothing related to the video but I messed up and got an inline hook. Can I still use a super fluke on an inline hook?
When you headed to Minnesota?
I live in southwest Michigan, glad to see those fish are just as goofy this year as ours are, 85 -90 degrees for a week straight and those fish are shallow shallow. Usually that's a deep water jig bite... not this year!
Welcome to the midwest. Tough fishing, with the exception of the Great Lakes.
agreed, northeast can be the same way at some of the lakes..
I am not complaining though, because the Great Lakes make up for the mediocre fishing on the inland lakes...😀
Exactly
Why did TacticalBassin skip all Southern California Lakes or Reservoirs?
We can fish those any time (and do pretty frequently) This trip was about reaching out to the guys in the South and East and comparing fishing styles with the fish out there. SoCal fish are identical to Norcal fish, just more wary of boat traffic.
Is it too late in the summer to be throwing big swimbait? Going out tomorrow now that the weather has cleared up and I am wanting to throw some of my big swimbaits but I am not sure if its too late in the summer.
Great tips. Thanks for the awesome uploads
You guys swinging to jersey?
After Wisconsin come to Minnesota!!
This place is amazing, congratulations, good _Fishing_ with Beautiful _Fish._
*Hug!!!* 👍🎣🐟🐠
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays are all good days thanks to Matt and Tim. Thanks TB!
Love the video Matt. Also great that you put things in perspective, showing us all of those trolling motor pick up/moves. We all knew you would find him, just a matter of time. :-)
Great vid!!
Thanks!
Welcome to Indiana. Was at Patoka in my kayak July 4th. Didn't do any good though. Glad you got them figured out.
thank you ! have been waiting for one like this
Yay my neck of the woods
Nothing better than a new tactical bassin video before work
A new tactical bassin video after work with a beer. 3rd shift life 🤙
YES kicking off the Weekend with TB,.....NICE WORK
Matt Allen told me a few months ago that it doesnt matter what time of year it is if the waters high the bass storm the bank and new cover. I beleive he just proved his point.
I like how he demonstrated that they weren't offshore on those main lake haunts, first. Good teachers will often do stuff like that just to see if the audience has been paying attention. ; )
You coming to Iowa at all?
Was your senko weighted or not weighted?
Can you please come to Minnesota?!
Awesome seeing you guys trying to fish one of the tougher lakes in my state! I’ve only fished it once in a tourney and it took 2 fish to win so it was awesome seeing you guys break it down.
Nice bass😎👍🏼🎣 Greetz from Germany🇩🇪✌🏻️
Got me pumped up now can’t wait to get out on the water today. Awesome video brotha!
Thanks for fishing Indiana!
Y’all going to fish KY?
Hi sir! What gloves are you using?
What's up tactical team. I sure wish I would have known you all where in Indiana. I would have loved fish with. Next time you're in tha states hit up lake monroe. Oh and been sure to get a hold of me..
Patoka is a great lake
I got to know how do you cast that far with out any birds nest
a crap load of practice
Crazy to see you not far from my neck of the woods. I'll have to give the swim jig a shot.
It's amazing how well you can maneuver your boat within those trees.
I know this doesn’t apply to this video specifically but I was wondering how long of a leader do you use for your swimbaits? Thank you very much and keep up the amazing videos. They are all so informative and they help me out so much. Thank you again.
Wakin up to a TB video makes the morning work grind that much easier, appreciate everything yall do!
Great stuff as always my friend.
When was this taped?
That was funny seeing you pull the trolling motor up so many times. I fish all the time on this lake and a lot of tournaments. You have to hit as many spots as you can !
Great to see you in our state. I recently learned that the biggest largemouth ever caught in the Midwest came from Indiana. Now I have to go fish Patoka just so I can say I fished the same waters as Tactical Bassin 🤘🏼😜
Great stuff Matt. Smartest angler on RUclips!
Little patoka
Patoka has definitely been tough with all of the rain. Hope you had a great visit to the area and were able to visit the resort in French Lick.
Nice seeing TB in my backyard!
wish you could of fished Monroe I never catch anything there live minutes away
Patoka Lake is about 30mins away. Everyone says there are few big ones in there anymore. I was anxious to see your video once I seen in the description where you was.
Glad to see the 2 nice ones you caught.
Great vid, seriously
When was this filmed?
Nice beard its really coming in keep the beard and solid info rolling.
Man, I love watching you do ur thing on the boat Matt - ur a natural bro! Keep it up buddy. Definitely need to invest in some lake cards like that as well.
Love your channel. Learned a ton from you. And I like how you don’t clickbait talking about big bass in the title and then the video has a bunch of chumps screaming and long arming 2 pounders. Lol
Keep up the good work
Love starting my day with your videos! Thanks for sharing your information. Your electronic setup is killer, I was still using a Hummingbird 2000 not long ago,with huge square pixels😂. It beat having nothing though, mostly for depth..just got a Garmin 4 but haven’t had a chance to use. Dang work gettin in the way of my fishing! Have a good one guys & gals. Great fishing to you all! 🎣
Ive been waiting for a mid west video and I live in Wisco, so cant wait till your in Green Bay👍👍
Caught my first swimjig fish today
Awesome video as usual and when are you guys going to come to South Carolina all kinds of good fishing here guys
Love seein TB in the Midwest - Chicago loves TB!
Awesome video!!
There’s one get it eat it eat it got you with those bean bags nice call at the end your videos aren’t just info but very interesting to watch love the channel long time sub