Final update: this little reel is the little engine that could ruclips.net/user/postUgkxSlytCJqozTF7EbdP4LWP-HUXf9WRDJ0e . It performed flawlessly and was easy to adjust drag in the moment while I was battling a 35lb bat ray behemoth. Mind you, this reel is spooled with only 25 lb braid and 25 mono topshot. It's paired with the kastking telescopic heavy power rod and the two work well together. This has now earned my respect and confidence when traveling and fishing. If you have ever hooked into large rays and sharks, you know they pull extremely hard and can run forever! This thing clamped down on the fish and was easy to adjust during the fight. It has a nice decently fast retrieve as well. Twice the fish went on mad runs and I was able to gain back line quickly to avoid spooling.
What about when that happens, and then your line does break? Possible pike suspect? Maybe I need sunglasses. I can't ever see anything, even in clear water lol
Last summer I spent 45 minutes fighting a ‘heavy weight’ bite in the surf. Kept coming in, going back out. Had to be careful not to snap the line. Swore it was a skate or horseshoe crab. The fight ended and I pulled in - a whole pineapple! I have the pics to prove it.
Great tips as always. To be a good fisherman it's 25% attitude, 25% acquired knowledge and skill, 50% luck. The 25 percenters are key to landing those fish consistently. With all that said mental adittude is key. I have been back to fishing since last year after a 12 year break. I never leave mad or discouraged even when I have zero catches with hours on the water. I take it for what it is,being outdoors in nature relaxing and having fun doing some exciting. Cause when you hook a fish and feel the fight no matter if you reel it in or not that feeling is addicting in a good way.
I agree, the addiction keeps us coming back. Fishing is something different for everyone. I just love the challenge of figuring them out and enjoying the outdoors. Thanks for watching!
I have to say that I absolutely love watching your videos! I’ve been fishing all my life and I still find that I learn something every time I watch one of your videos even if it’s something I’ve already learned before. What I mean by that is that sometimes you forget some of the basics or you develop bad habits. Your videos often remind me that maybe the way I’ve been doing things are not always the best way and getting reminded through your videos of those basics helps me to continue to grow as a fisherman. Thanks for all your time in helping others become the best anglers they can be!
That means a lot to me man. My way is not the right way...it's just my way. You can't build a house without a strong foundation. Appreciate the kind words my man👊👊👊
DEBO'S Fishing I'm brand new to bass fishing I use to fish for trout when I was younger so I have a general idea about something's I decided about a month ago or less that I wanted to go catch my first bass and so I watched some videos went out and cought my first bass by myself I was stoked then I tried a new pond and got another bass now I'm hungry and wanna know what are the best tips u would give someone who's new to bass fishing
@@laneshirley3706 i know im not the one you wanted advice from, but I live right next to a fishing resort, and the best thing i can say is find out what the bass prey on. In my case it is usually bluegill in the summer, then shad in the colder months, and crawfish in spring. Once you match the lure to what they are feeding on at the time it is easy to catch one. Another thing i can also say is patience, ive gone 2 hours with out a bite at spot i know is good, then out of no where BOOM got smacked by an 8 pounder and got my pb
On the wood tip.... then your lure gets stuck 1 feet away in the wood at 2 feet deep, its 33 degrees out and you watch your 10 dollar lures slowly melt away from your grasp. haha. Happened to me yesterday. I went in the water... it was only a 1/2mile walk back to the car, in wet shoes and pants.
This just helped me so much. I just started bass fishing 2 months ago. Using crankbaits only now I’m trying to use plastics but didn’t know if I had a bite or it was just grass. Thanks man
Bro! You are my favorite FEESHIN' guy on RUclips. I love watching you, and Catfish and Carp. Both great channels, look forward to your videos every week! Thanks Debo!
I've recently introduced a bunch of new guys in our bass club to your videos and to a person, they love them. Like here...this video is 4 years old but the information is as valid now as it was then. Thanks for such a great and complete body of work Debo. You inspire.
I feel like this is the single greatest thing I need to focus on this year, getting better at recognizing those subtle bites that I am completely missing. Another excellent video!
Nathan, I doubt you will see this, but yeah. My all-time personal best was a 9lb+ bass I caught on a jitterbug in 1977. She rolled on it but my line didn't move a centimeter. only when I twitched it a couple of times did I realize I had a frickin' donkey on the line. I didn't feel her take it or nudge it. And the weird thing? I only had her cheek fouled...with only one treble tine. It was heart-pounding for 8 minutes until I landed her.
@@texasbassranger I did see your comment, and I'm very happy to report that I have gotten MUCH better at this. I got a nice 4 pounder a couple weeks ago that was a similar bite to what you just described. Tight lines!
Too funny! I just watched a video where someone left a snarky comment about their long winded intro. Then you do it. Too funny. Oh, and thanks for showing videos which apply to us 99% who don't go fishing in 50K$ boats pulled by 70K$ dollar trucks using 400$ reels on 700$ poles. (and yes, those prices do exist - I know from shopping). Most of use basic equipment we can afford - from the shoreline.
Haha I don't mean to get long winded but I wanted to tell the story. Yea, I have some that are more expensive because buddies have given them to me. But I agree that you don't need all that to have fun. No right or wrong way to go fishing man!
@@DEBOSFishing brother you tell it how you want. It's your channel and you're kind enough to share and help the sport along. By no means do I judge anyone on their lure selection. I learned to fish poor boy style. It works for me. I'm digging how you're doing it.
I watched BASS RESOURCES video on how to detect a bite, and he did describe how it might feel and all. Personally, the best way to know is by finding out yourself. The more bites you get, the more you’ll know how they feel. And I also agree with stopping when you think you have a bite. I stop and lightly lift my rod to try and feel the fish move. Great video!
I'm humbled by the amount of support I get. I enjoy sharing what I know. I'm no pro but hope that my experiences can help folks out. Have a good weekend man 👊
Really enjoy your videos!!! Honestly one of the best fishing channels on RUclips if not the best! Something about how you explain things works for me. 🎣🎣🎣
My son is bound and determined to catch a bass, Im still really new at all this but once I figured out what a bite felt like it made it a lot easier. So hopefully this video will help him understand it's all about patience and perseverance. Thanks for the helpful video!
You are amazing at explaning the feelings involed that come about,internally,externally,physcialy, emotionally....just Awesome Really; and your Pops sounds equally Amazing! Much Much Love!!! YOUR AWESOME!!!!
Some of the best information you have given. The best way I have learned for myself on many occasion was to learn from experience. Thank you Debo. Love being apart of the Debo education experience.
Great Video my Friend and you are a True Renaissance Man and I have gotten back into Fishing after 2 Decades off so much easier with your Videos. Thank you
Awesome video! Wish I had something similar to this growing up. Can't tell you how many times I asked my dad how I would know if something is a bite when fishing a new lure. Watching your line is probably the most important tip on here. Especially fishing a jig or a flipping bait. I always have slack line when fishing these lures so watching my line is how I catch most of my fish on those lures. Also I won my first club tournament with a 4lb 12oz in late March because I was watching my line. Had slack and saw my line taking off to the right. Reeled in the slack and set the hook. Caught my only fish that day and it was good enough to win.
Quite a while ago I had a brown trout cleaning off my hook crawlered up. I was using Berkeley Chromatic line, so I silhouetted it against a dark background from where I stood. Then I watched as the line moved - and Hooked em’! Could not have done that by feel alone.
Yes!, it comes with practice. The one that still fools me, is when I may hook an under water branch, and pull a bow in the branch, and when the bow straightens out, it feels like a fish pulling (darn stick fish).
I love the left handed baitcaster! Tequila sunrise!!!!!!! My jam! A lot of times I just get lucky. Either I am looking for a specific type of bite, lots of swings and misses....
I'm slowly getting use to this left deal. This ain't baseball, you get all the swings you want...take advantage of it! When we swinging the ice sticks?
Started fiahing about a month ago. Have only caught bluegill with live worms and a bobber and am really trying to get some bigger fish. Have switched to spinnerbaits, texas rigs, etc, and have not caught anything yet. Have lost all sorts of lures. I know it's much more difficult in the winter temperatures, especially as I am a bank fisherman. Not giving up. Your video has also reassured me that I am doing everything right. I just haven't found the right spots yet. So damn cold out right now! Great video.
Man I wish I had a teacher like your pops. My mom tried to teach me but she only liked live baits. So had to teach myself along with videos on here. These tips are spot on & will have to try the feeling of rocks & wood. Thanks for this video & keep up the awesome content buddy
Hahaha that was a great sign off! The lead into that was perfect. Love the video bro! I learned a lot about the meaning of watching the line in the summer when I was weightless senko fishing and it definitely honed those skills. Cant wait for more from ya man.
Yes, watching the line on weightless stick baits is huge. Difference between a gut hooked fish or a fish hooked in the lip! Appreciate you watching my man!
The other weekend I fished a ned rig the first time and I had look like a fool trying set the hook so many times with no fish. I was fishing it too fast and the moss kept feeling like bites. But my coworker made me feel better by saying hooksets are free! Great video Mr. Debo!
Once again another great video I learned a lot just bought a bunch of lures to practice with to get good with before hitting the ponds thanks and I will continue to watch your videos
As the @MasterSwimBaiter it is obvious what I throw most often....that being said, top water is also my favorite hookup…..I wish we were in the same state, too many similarities brother. Great vid as usual. Hope the weather warms for you soon.
Heck yea. The big swim/glide baits are something I want to focus on this year. Would love to go out fishing with ya man. Topwater is just too much fun!
I like soft plastic swimbaits a lot. I can definitely do some videos on those next spring. That's a great time to toss them. I'm going to try this larger swim/glide bait thing this year 🤨 Thanks for watching man!
@@DEBOSFishing I ordered the Miyagi packs after watching a couple of your videos using them. It has become my go-to swimbait. And that Gilly bluegill? pffft. Seems the bass got the memo on that one. Never had even an offer on it. Not one bump.
Pop's sounds like my kinda Dad. Black 6 inch Berkely worm. I've caught bass on that set all over this Nation. I like no weight at all on a little spinning rod set up. Great video 👍. Keep on keeping on
Yea he always kicked my butt with that dang power worm. I honestly don't ever throw weightless soft plastics like that. Really just the stick bait and fluke. Thanks for watching man!
thanks man this is going to help me a lot when am on the water i would always use a texas rig but wouldnt know when i would get bites but this video is going to help me a lot.
Hey Debo, I'm a big fan of your channel. Love your energy and your content!! I've been following for 2-3 months now. You were a big factor in me deciding to buy the kastking stealth, and later the assassin. Plus the perigee II lol. Just wanted to show some love and tell you keep up the hard work and I'll keep watching. P.S digging the beard. - Fellow bearded angler
I fish a lot of soft plastics and jigs mostly. What I can't stand is a subtle bite where you stop and wait to see your line move or feel something else then when you do and you set the hook the fish is gut hooked.
Yea, that's hard when you're fishing something like a weightless stick bait. I switched to a bright braid with a leader and it was a lot easier for me to like watch on my spinning setups. Thanks for watching!
I’ve been looking for this information. I grew up and still fish walleye. I know their bite and how it feels. I’m trying to learn the feel of the subtle bass bites.great content and thank you for the details of tackle, line, rod and reel at the end.
Great video! Showed it to my kids, hoping to see some improvement in our fishing success! Growing up topwater was always easy to figure out, the rest are trickier. Hope this will help them be more persistent in trying to unbox the mystery of it all.
Some of my shakeyhead bites are immediately hooked, before you have time to tell they bit it, and just strong pulling. Thanks to light wire hooks,braid and a ML rated rod with a nice bend. That's how a lot of the bites I get, are. They hook themselves for me.
caught my first fish it was about 3lbs i wont remember that day it ways like a week ago thank you it was a large mouth bass i am 10 and it could fight! but a fisher man told me about something i didnt now a drag and this helped to
Just curious: when you watch your line for the subtle bites, WHERE do you prefer to look? At the entry point to the water, somewhere half-way up, or at the rod tip?
I always watch as close to the water as possible. If it's laying on top, I watch there. If it's down into the water, I watch the slack where it enters.
He's probably answering you now, but usually the line above the water. If your using light stuff, like weightless for bass, or where I learned, crappie, you have subtle bites that won't budge the rod, even a lighter action at times. Plus they have a bad tendency to hit when you have lifted and the lure I'd back falling on slack line, so you can see it jump, often before it even travels up and down into your rod.
Such a great video on many aspects. First off...Beard is awesome. 🧔🏻Second, I love the Nostalgia of the Power Worm. This was all great food for thought. Very simple but unique. I've never seen a video quite like this. I can't thank you enough for consistently making awesome fishing videos even in the dead of winter. Your editing is remarkable and your clips are perfectly executed into what you are conveying at the moment. And those topwater bites 😮😮
My man! Supporting my channel from the beginning. Means a lot to me man. I need to do a tackle tour to show that old tackle box off hahahah. Appreciate and look forward to your comments man 👊👊👊
Love your content man; I know i'm really late, but this video was very informative for a new fisherman, like me, lol. I look forward to seeing your future vids! Subbed.
Great info Debo I’m guilty of missing more then a few myself cause I wasn’t watching my line on those kind of days. Happens to us all a time or two haha. Great video 👊🏻
I recently went smallmouth fishing and was using a curly tail texas rigged and what I felt was it seemed like my bait was dragging on bottom and the bite was soo subtle.
Hey, Great video, ive always struggled when recognizing a bite in cover but in this video you really helped my understand how to tell if its a bite or just another branch lol
Do you have any videos on how to properly reel in a fish once you set the hook? I could just be failing to set my hooks correctly but I often find myself losing fish halfway through reeling it in. Maybe I’m not keeping enough tension on my line or allowing slack? Send help
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Final update: this little reel is the little engine that could ruclips.net/user/postUgkxSlytCJqozTF7EbdP4LWP-HUXf9WRDJ0e . It performed flawlessly and was easy to adjust drag in the moment while I was battling a 35lb bat ray behemoth. Mind you, this reel is spooled with only 25 lb braid and 25 mono topshot. It's paired with the kastking telescopic heavy power rod and the two work well together. This has now earned my respect and confidence when traveling and fishing. If you have ever hooked into large rays and sharks, you know they pull extremely hard and can run forever! This thing clamped down on the fish and was easy to adjust during the fight. It has a nice decently fast retrieve as well. Twice the fish went on mad runs and I was able to gain back line quickly to avoid spooling.
You forgot one. The weirdest feeling one. When a fish softly picks up your bait and swims right at you. Feels like your line broke lol
youre telling me. All those times i was confused about me thinking i snapped my lure, that it was probably a fish?
That's the sudden slack line bite that he talked about.ive had that bite happen alot while dragging football jigs
Frrrrr
Means your using to much😂 there soaking it of and not getting caught 😅
What about when that happens, and then your line does break? Possible pike suspect? Maybe I need sunglasses. I can't ever see anything, even in clear water lol
Fishing line in the water trick's me every time. Unlike a rock it definitely fights back.
Oh man, you NAILED it. It will slip and pop back. I've been fooled by some other catsine too hahahha
Dude, no joke!
I have caught 30$ in tackle already this year this way. Found another 50$ worth on the banks 😂
Colby Scott as up razzazz
Last summer I spent 45 minutes fighting a ‘heavy weight’ bite in the surf. Kept coming in, going back out. Had to be careful not to snap the line. Swore it was a skate or horseshoe crab. The fight ended and I pulled in - a whole pineapple! I have the pics to prove it.
Hahahaha sounds like me. I've caught some silly stuff! At least you know what pineapple like 😂
Goes for fish gets a fruit
You just evicted Spongebob, the fight was him attempting to take his house back
TightNic TV lmaaooo😂😂😭
Lol I caught mini cone like the size of them skate party cones lol
Great tips as always. To be a good fisherman it's 25% attitude, 25% acquired knowledge and skill, 50% luck. The 25 percenters are key to landing those fish consistently.
With all that said mental adittude is key. I have been back to fishing since last year after a 12 year break. I never leave mad or discouraged even when I have zero catches with hours on the water. I take it for what it is,being outdoors in nature relaxing and having fun doing some exciting. Cause when you hook a fish and feel the fight no matter if you reel it in or not that feeling is addicting in a good way.
I agree, the addiction keeps us coming back. Fishing is something different for everyone. I just love the challenge of figuring them out and enjoying the outdoors. Thanks for watching!
I have to say that I absolutely love watching your videos! I’ve been fishing all my life and I still find that I learn something every time I watch one of your videos even if it’s something I’ve already learned before. What I mean by that is that sometimes you forget some of the basics or you develop bad habits. Your videos often remind me that maybe the way I’ve been doing things are not always the best way and getting reminded through your videos of those basics helps me to continue to grow as a fisherman. Thanks for all your time in helping others become the best anglers they can be!
That means a lot to me man. My way is not the right way...it's just my way. You can't build a house without a strong foundation. Appreciate the kind words my man👊👊👊
That’s why I love topwater blow up, it’s definitely a fish 😂
Hahah you definitely know when you have a bite. 👊
DEBO'S Fishing I'm brand new to bass fishing I use to fish for trout when I was younger so I have a general idea about something's I decided about a month ago or less that I wanted to go catch my first bass and so I watched some videos went out and cought my first bass by myself I was stoked then I tried a new pond and got another bass now I'm hungry and wanna know what are the best tips u would give someone who's new to bass fishing
Or Nessy
@@laneshirley3706 i know im not the one you wanted advice from, but I live right next to a fishing resort, and the best thing i can say is find out what the bass prey on. In my case it is usually bluegill in the summer, then shad in the colder months, and crawfish in spring. Once you match the lure to what they are feeding on at the time it is easy to catch one. Another thing i can also say is patience, ive gone 2 hours with out a bite at spot i know is good, then out of no where BOOM got smacked by an 8 pounder and got my pb
On the wood tip.... then your lure gets stuck 1 feet away in the wood at 2 feet deep, its 33 degrees out and you watch your 10 dollar lures slowly melt away from your grasp. haha. Happened to me yesterday. I went in the water... it was only a 1/2mile walk back to the car, in wet shoes and pants.
Dude that was brave
Been there done that! 😂
Gotta do what cha gotta do. 👍👊
I've gone in after plenty of stuck lures too hahah. Thanks for watching man!
I would have taken my shoes off at least, but ya gotta do it! Lol
This just helped me so much. I just started bass fishing 2 months ago. Using crankbaits only now I’m trying to use plastics but didn’t know if I had a bite or it was just grass. Thanks man
You're welcome! It was tough for me to get that down too. Heck, I still guess wrong sometimes. If you're in doubt, set the hook!
Bro! You are my favorite FEESHIN' guy on RUclips. I love watching you, and Catfish and Carp. Both great channels, look forward to your videos every week!
Thanks Debo!
I greatly humbled by comments like this. I'm just a regular guy like you sharing my story. Thanks so much for watching and support my channel!
I've recently introduced a bunch of new guys in our bass club to your videos and to a person, they love them. Like here...this video is 4 years old but the information is as valid now as it was then. Thanks for such a great and complete body of work Debo. You inspire.
I have been fishing for years now and have watched your videos the past few months. Best subject and philosophy video yet. Thanks.
Appreciate that a ton man! Thanks for watching 👊
Great tips for the beginners. Even we experienced fishermen still catch fish-sticks.
Yea, I've caught a lot of TREE pounders through the years 😂👊
I feel like this is the single greatest thing I need to focus on this year, getting better at recognizing those subtle bites that I am completely missing. Another excellent video!
The cool thing about fishing is that there are so many variables and tons to learn. Thanks for watching man!
Nathan, I doubt you will see this, but yeah. My all-time personal best was a 9lb+ bass I caught on a jitterbug in 1977. She rolled on it but my line didn't move a centimeter. only when I twitched it a couple of times did I realize I had a frickin' donkey on the line. I didn't feel her take it or nudge it. And the weird thing? I only had her cheek fouled...with only one treble tine. It was heart-pounding for 8 minutes until I landed her.
@@texasbassranger I did see your comment, and I'm very happy to report that I have gotten MUCH better at this. I got a nice 4 pounder a couple weeks ago that was a similar bite to what you just described. Tight lines!
Too funny! I just watched a video where someone left a snarky comment about their long winded intro. Then you do it. Too funny. Oh, and thanks for showing videos which apply to us 99% who don't go fishing in 50K$ boats pulled by 70K$ dollar trucks using 400$ reels on 700$ poles. (and yes, those prices do exist - I know from shopping). Most of use basic equipment we can afford - from the shoreline.
There are cheap kayaks that will get you out on the water. Mine only cost me 129$ a few years ago.
@@sgtpavlov those kayaks have gotten affordable. I'm looking at a little used one for 75 bucks
@@sgtpavlov yessir or even a cheap used jon boat!
Haha I don't mean to get long winded but I wanted to tell the story. Yea, I have some that are more expensive because buddies have given them to me. But I agree that you don't need all that to have fun. No right or wrong way to go fishing man!
@@DEBOSFishing brother you tell it how you want. It's your channel and you're kind enough to share and help the sport along. By no means do I judge anyone on their lure selection. I learned to fish poor boy style. It works for me. I'm digging how you're doing it.
One of the all time best videos EVER! And I totally understand your dad's way of teaching. My dad was exactly the same.👍
Thanks man, I greatly appreciate you watching. Yea made me so mad growing up but I GREATLY appreciate and understand now why he did it.
Your videos are legit man. I’ve learned so much about bass fishing and gained mad respect for fishing in general. Thanks!
That means a lot to me man! Get out there and keep fishing! 👊👊👊
Another awesome video Debo. You are by far the best teacher out on RUclips. Keeping it “reel”.
I'm just sharing what I know. I no pro but I enjoy trying to help folks. Thanks for watching man!
I watched BASS RESOURCES video on how to detect a bite, and he did describe how it might feel and all. Personally, the best way to know is by finding out yourself. The more bites you get, the more you’ll know how they feel. And I also agree with stopping when you think you have a bite. I stop and lightly lift my rod to try and feel the fish move. Great video!
You nailed it man. You can study all you want but you have to go out and make it work for you. Thanks for watching 👊
Absolutely zero 0 dislikes! That's how you know your doing your videos right! Props man digging the way you explain things!! Keep it up!
I'm humbled by the amount of support I get. I enjoy sharing what I know. I'm no pro but hope that my experiences can help folks out. Have a good weekend man 👊
@@DEBOSFishing thanks for replying man and you have a great weekend your self !!
@@ARIZONAKID80 of course man, thanks for taking the time to watch!
I like how you still didn't leave us hanging on #5, you didn't tell us but showed us exactly what it was thank you
Hope it helps! Appreciate you watching man!
@@DEBOSFishing subbing also 😄
@@arkoffaith2587 appreciate that good sir!
Really enjoy your videos!!! Honestly one of the best fishing channels on RUclips if not the best! Something about how you explain things works for me. 🎣🎣🎣
Thanks man, greatly appreciate that! There are a ton of amazing channels out there so it's awesome for folks to learn. Take care my man👊
My son is bound and determined to catch a bass, Im still really new at all this but once I figured out what a bite felt like it made it a lot easier. So hopefully this video will help him understand it's all about patience and perseverance. Thanks for the helpful video!
Facts. Good look to your boy
Dude, I find your videos informative and awesome. Keep em coming! At least we have these videos to tie us over until we can get back out and fish.
I hear ya man, I'm going crazy not having any type of fishing. Should be able to ice fish FINALLY next week! Thanks for supporting my channel man!
You are amazing at explaning the feelings involed that come about,internally,externally,physcialy, emotionally....just Awesome Really; and your Pops sounds equally Amazing! Much Much Love!!! YOUR AWESOME!!!!
Some of the best information you have given. The best way I have learned for myself on many occasion was to learn from experience. Thank you Debo. Love being apart of the Debo education experience.
Thanks man, I really appreciate that. I'm proud to have folks like you who watch 👊
Great Video my Friend and you are a True Renaissance Man and I have gotten back into Fishing after 2 Decades off so much easier with your Videos. Thank you
Awesome video! Wish I had something similar to this growing up. Can't tell you how many times I asked my dad how I would know if something is a bite when fishing a new lure.
Watching your line is probably the most important tip on here. Especially fishing a jig or a flipping bait. I always have slack line when fishing these lures so watching my line is how I catch most of my fish on those lures.
Also I won my first club tournament with a 4lb 12oz in late March because I was watching my line. Had slack and saw my line taking off to the right. Reeled in the slack and set the hook. Caught my only fish that day and it was good enough to win.
That's awesome man! Congratulations on the win. I agree, line watching is very important!
Quite a while ago I had a brown trout cleaning off my hook crawlered up. I was using Berkeley Chromatic line, so I silhouetted it against a dark background from where I stood. Then I watched as the line moved - and Hooked em’! Could not have done that by feel alone.
Best tips ever. Just started this summer & I love this channel. I've been binging all summer. Dinks are better than skunks!
Yes!, it comes with practice. The one that still fools me, is when I may hook an under water branch, and pull a bow in the branch, and when the bow straightens out, it feels like a fish pulling (darn stick fish).
Hahah I'm highly experienced at catching stick fish! If everyday was a breeze on the water, we wouldn't have any fun stories to tell hahah
I love the left handed baitcaster! Tequila sunrise!!!!!!! My jam! A lot of times I just get lucky. Either I am looking for a specific type of bite, lots of swings and misses....
I'm slowly getting use to this left deal. This ain't baseball, you get all the swings you want...take advantage of it! When we swinging the ice sticks?
DEBO'S Fishing anytime! Ps you don’t set the hard water rods as much 🥴
@@dizzlesfeeshin8966 yea more of a gentle pull I guess 😂
I was just thinking about this today. My first bass bite was the "heavy load". Good info Debo. Going to be getting some practice in soon.
I appreciate you watching sir. Put the time in on the water and you'll see results!
Thank you for the story - “if you think its a fish STOP” great father story. Thanks for creating the videos.
Started fiahing about a month ago. Have only caught bluegill with live worms and a bobber and am really trying to get some bigger fish. Have switched to spinnerbaits, texas rigs, etc, and have not caught anything yet. Have lost all sorts of lures. I know it's much more difficult in the winter temperatures, especially as I am a bank fisherman.
Not giving up. Your video has also reassured me that I am doing everything right. I just haven't found the right spots yet. So damn cold out right now! Great video.
Another winner! Thanks as always for putting out informative and fun vidjas!
You're very welcome. Thanks for watching my vidjas!👊
Man I wish I had a teacher like your pops. My mom tried to teach me but she only liked live baits. So had to teach myself along with videos on here. These tips are spot on & will have to try the feeling of rocks & wood. Thanks for this video & keep up the awesome content buddy
I'm glad to have him as a mentor. I'm glad my vids have helped you out man! Get out and put time in on the water! Thanks for watching 👊
Hahaha that was a great sign off! The lead into that was perfect. Love the video bro! I learned a lot about the meaning of watching the line in the summer when I was weightless senko fishing and it definitely honed those skills. Cant wait for more from ya man.
Yes, watching the line on weightless stick baits is huge. Difference between a gut hooked fish or a fish hooked in the lip! Appreciate you watching my man!
One of my favorites is when I feel slack and nothing else, but I look and see my line moving in the water. Reel, rip, and reel!
Hahah yep. Hey wait why is my line......YOINK!
I made a lot of mistakes I bought a spinning reel rod and put a baitcaster reel on it ...yea
Logan Penny it worked but I looked very stupid
Your dad turned you into a genius!!! Thanks for sharing!
Hahah I know enough to be dangerous man. I'm just glad my vids can help others out! Thanks for watching 👊
Love ur stuff brotha and u can never be too experienced to go back to basics!!!👍👍👊
I completely agree man. Can never have a strong enough foundation! Thanks for watching 👊
I just watched a bunch of your videos back to back man, subscribed! I loved the end of this one, top water kicks A. Keep up the good work
Hey! You've become a #verifiedfeeshinfriend Thanks for watching my friend!
The other weekend I fished a ned rig the first time and I had look like a fool trying set the hook so many times with no fish. I was fishing it too fast and the moss kept feeling like bites. But my coworker made me feel better by saying hooksets are free! Great video Mr. Debo!
Your cold bro, you got me on the last one. Thought you were gonna leave me hanging & Wham! Top water strikes. 🎣😎🎣😎🎣😎🎣
Hahah I was hoping it would be a little surprise. Thanks for watching man!
Good stuff bro, thanks for sharing.👊👌✌
Awesome video always learn something new keep up the good work
Thanks man, I'm glad you enjoyed the vid!
@@DEBOSFishing welcome look forward to more videos
Once again another great video I learned a lot just bought a bunch of lures to practice with to get good with before hitting the ponds thanks and I will continue to watch your videos
Awesome! Glad the vid helped. Good luck at the ponds!
Ps on the other hand you won’t get that PB if you aren’t swinging when you think something might be there
Agreed 💯good sir!
Thanks Brother for the frame I’ll be placing my picture snuggly in it. Great honest info as always. Take care
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Always appreciate the support man 👊👊👊
Debo thanks for this and all the other awesome videos you put on RUclips. I’ve learned so much. It’s really changed the way I think about fishing. 🍻
You're welcome my man! There is always something new to learn when it comes to fishing. I pick up stuff everytime I go out 👊
Damned well done sir! Mojo info. Gettin' too fast, yep that's me! Always enjoy the jazzy closing tunes.
Yes, frustration usually leads to lackluster efforts. It's a downward spiral. Appreciate you watching man!
I been looking for a video just like THIS! Thanks.
Awesome man, really hope this helps you out! Thanks for watching.
As the @MasterSwimBaiter it is obvious what I throw most often....that being said, top water is also my favorite hookup…..I wish we were in the same state, too many similarities brother. Great vid as usual. Hope the weather warms for you soon.
Heck yea. The big swim/glide baits are something I want to focus on this year. Would love to go out fishing with ya man. Topwater is just too much fun!
One thing that I struggle with is using swimbaits, especially soft plastic ones. Great video Debo!
I like soft plastic swimbaits a lot. I can definitely do some videos on those next spring. That's a great time to toss them. I'm going to try this larger swim/glide bait thing this year 🤨 Thanks for watching man!
@@DEBOSFishing I ordered the Miyagi packs after watching a couple of your videos using them. It has become my go-to swimbait. And that Gilly bluegill? pffft. Seems the bass got the memo on that one. Never had even an offer on it. Not one bump.
Thank you for the advise. 👍 only been fishing for a few months now and watch your channel all the time. 🎣
Thanks man, appreciate you watching! Keep at it and enjoy the water. Have a good week 👊
Even though this video is a year ago it really helped me now I know all the different types of bites you can get and what the bites look like
Pop's sounds like my kinda Dad. Black 6 inch Berkely worm. I've caught bass on that set all over this Nation. I like no weight at all on a little spinning rod set up. Great video 👍. Keep on keeping on
Yea he always kicked my butt with that dang power worm. I honestly don't ever throw weightless soft plastics like that. Really just the stick bait and fluke. Thanks for watching man!
@@DEBOSFishing I been throwing those worms sine 91. Fo reel
Lost 3 lures today😭 gotta stay positive tho
Good for you bro, new favorite channel!
Excellent video... very thorough and helpful!
... and PS I love the closing song. 😃
thanks man this is going to help me a lot when am on the water i would always use a texas rig but wouldnt know when i would get bites but this video is going to help me a lot.
How do you not have more subs. Another kick butt vid with great content.
Need more shares
I'm not handsome enough to be famous. I'm a goofy dude from Iowa 😂
And thanks a lot for watching man!
No worries me and my son love your content. We both have ADHD and the way you explain everything is great and helps us out when we fish.
Exactly right! Great points man.
Thanks man. Appreciate you supporting my channel this long!👊
@@DEBOSFishing always man. You bring up stuff I would bring up whenever I start lol.
This is exactly what I was looking for. Thanks for the great video.
Hey Debo, I'm a big fan of your channel. Love your energy and your content!! I've been following for 2-3 months now. You were a big factor in me deciding to buy the kastking stealth, and later the assassin. Plus the perigee II lol. Just wanted to show some love and tell you keep up the hard work and I'll keep watching. P.S digging the beard. - Fellow bearded angler
I fish a lot of soft plastics and jigs mostly. What I can't stand is a subtle bite where you stop and wait to see your line move or feel something else then when you do and you set the hook the fish is gut hooked.
Yea, that's hard when you're fishing something like a weightless stick bait. I switched to a bright braid with a leader and it was a lot easier for me to like watch on my spinning setups. Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the tips great video man this is what I have problems determining
You're welcome! Good luck and tight lines!
I’ve been looking for this information. I grew up and still fish walleye. I know their bite and how it feels. I’m trying to learn the feel of the subtle bass bites.great content and thank you for the details of tackle, line, rod and reel at the end.
Great video! Showed it to my kids, hoping to see some improvement in our fishing success! Growing up topwater was always easy to figure out, the rest are trickier. Hope this will help them be more persistent in trying to unbox the mystery of it all.
Some of my shakeyhead bites are immediately hooked, before you have time to tell they bit it, and just strong pulling. Thanks to light wire hooks,braid and a ML rated rod with a nice bend. That's how a lot of the bites I get, are. They hook themselves for me.
Yep, that's the way those light finesse setups should be. Just reel into those fish. Great point man!
Hi nice video love your videos keep fishing and never stop
Thanks for watching man 👊
caught my first fish it was about 3lbs i wont remember that day it ways like a week ago thank you it was a large mouth bass i am 10 and it could fight! but a fisher man told me about something i didnt now a drag and this helped to
Learn something new every time I watch this video 👍
Just curious: when you watch your line for the subtle bites, WHERE do you prefer to look? At the entry point to the water, somewhere half-way up, or at the rod tip?
I always watch as close to the water as possible. If it's laying on top, I watch there. If it's down into the water, I watch the slack where it enters.
He's probably answering you now, but usually the line above the water. If your using light stuff, like weightless for bass, or where I learned, crappie, you have subtle bites that won't budge the rod, even a lighter action at times. Plus they have a bad tendency to hit when you have lifted and the lure I'd back falling on slack line, so you can see it jump, often before it even travels up and down into your rod.
@@bassnazi4713 agreed good sir!
Your a great teacher Great video Thx
Thanks man, I appreciate that. Have a good week!
Fantastic video and information
Thank you very much for watching man!
When I started fishing artificials I hated it. Now it's all I use. I learned it by setting the hook on everything lmao
Gonna try this lol
Love this video ! Just showed it to my wife and kids !
Such a great video on many aspects. First off...Beard is awesome. 🧔🏻Second, I love the Nostalgia of the Power Worm.
This was all great food for thought. Very simple but unique. I've never seen a video quite like this. I can't thank you enough for consistently making awesome fishing videos even in the dead of winter. Your editing is remarkable and your clips are perfectly executed into what you are conveying at the moment. And those topwater bites 😮😮
My man! Supporting my channel from the beginning. Means a lot to me man. I need to do a tackle tour to show that old tackle box off hahahah. Appreciate and look forward to your comments man 👊👊👊
Amazing video, thanks all the way from Portugal 👍🙏🎣
Thank you for watching man 👊
Old man knew his stuff. Seems like you learned from a straight bass master lol
Thanks Debo, this helped me and the kids!
Nice video man keep up the good work
Thanks man, appreciate you watching. Gandalf still holding strong?
My old man told me the same as you debo, but he also said if you're unsure very gently pop rod tip. If you get a reaction it's usually a fish.
your a great teacher. learning so much from you.
Love your content man; I know i'm really late, but this video was very informative for a new fisherman, like me, lol. I look forward to seeing your future vids! Subbed.
Thank you I was looking for a video like this
You're welcome. The thanks goes all to you for watching!
You are Awesome Man! I love your videos!
Great info Debo I’m guilty of missing more then a few myself cause I wasn’t watching my line on those kind of days. Happens to us all a time or two haha. Great video 👊🏻
I hear ya man, just have to learn from it. Thanks for watching 👊
I recently went smallmouth fishing and was using a curly tail texas rigged and what I felt was it seemed like my bait was dragging on bottom and the bite was soo subtle.
Yep, some days it's like that. They just grab and go. Line watching is very important on those days! Tight lines man 👊
Hey, Great video, ive always struggled when recognizing a bite in cover but in this video you really helped my understand how to tell if its a bite or just another branch lol
Did a video like this 8 years ago, damn I am old haha. Great advise and info.
Hahah time flies! Appreciate you watching my friend 👊
I love the channel brother great stuff your good on camera
Great intro man sounds like you had a great Dad. I lost my dad at 6.
Good stuff man. Wish my dad was an angler i had to teach myself 100% just landed my PB at 9.4 lbs
Nice man, that's a fricking beast!
DEBO'S Fishing under a highway bridge in 4 ft of water haha
Berkley power worms are great. I don't know why I moved away from them. Need to get them going again.
Yea, I still fish them. The black grape have been my favorite along side the tequila sunrise! Thanks for watching!
Do you have any videos on how to properly reel in a fish once you set the hook? I could just be failing to set my hooks correctly but I often find myself losing fish halfway through reeling it in. Maybe I’m not keeping enough tension on my line or allowing slack? Send help
Very informative video buddy.
Heeyyyy! Thanks man, always appreciate you watching!
Well done, Debo.👍👊
Thank you sir, appreciate you watching!
dude i love this content keep it up
Well now I wished it was warm enough for frogging lol . Nice tips for beginners buddy 👊👍.
I was crying inside watching those blowups. Winter will be gone before we know it. Now I want to go frog fishing 😂🐸👊