I get what you’re saying. I remember when I first started fishing on weekend tournaments the doc talk was always specific. Just like you said. But I always thought if you’re not around fish none of that matters. This kind of stuff is the reason I love your videos
What have noticed over the years is the folks that are asking for the most parts are not cashing checks. You could put those anglers asking the questions on the winning fish and they might catch a couple but not a winning bag. What separates to guys that constantly do well is knowledge, confidence, and mental toughness. The ability to ride out what you know will win over chasing a limit of 2 pounders just to get a bite and have fish in the bag. That ability to sacrifice and shut down the little voice of doubt in the back of your head.
Agree, also when comes to local tourneys often you get a partner pre fishes and he is on small bass in numbers....too me if your lake mostly produces cookie cutters that is one thing, but a lake that can have bigger fish, often the little ones lie to you and you lose
Todd, your co-angler series pointed out some of the best questions to ask imo. Broad, but when you get answers, you should be able to form a plan quickly.
Great video. It made me think of all my soft plastics and I've never really even noticed....I have some variation of watermelon or green pumpkin with either a black, red, or blue flake and they are all pretty much just jumbled together,,,senko with senko, fluke with fluke etc...😂...and white, bubble gum, black blue because those are the only colors I have confidence that actually might matter sometimes. Hybrid Hunter I have found that Clear Water Minnow & Gizzard Shad seem to cover it for me. Like you say Todd...big, dumb, active fish are the deal. Find those and baits and color become less important. Thanks man!
Thanks Todd. Great video and even though I am a recreational angler, i agree that there is way too much emphasis on things like color or precise lure choices. Yes, sometimes these things make a difference but it seems that a lot of the time, it is about having the right type of bait that you can work in the cover and a color that is either visible or natural for the water clarity. I have a more fundamental question that almost never gets discussed and that is understanding the movement of baitfish (in my case, shad) since this will likely dictate bass locations and depth much of the year. And this, in turn, will lead to understanding the movement of plankton (food source for shad). I know I can scan around for balls of baitfish but knowing the general behavior should help to locate bass quicker and more efficiently.
I agree 100%. I have a buddy that’s always trying to give me some color of plastics that I don’t use, “ try this color it’s what they’re baiting on”. I have 4-5 colors I use in plastic baits. 4-5 colors of worms thst seem to work well for me. I agree on line size if my bait works like it should why would go down in line size and risk a break off. I love the Hybrid Hunter I have a lot of the colors but I mainly catch fish on 3 of the probably 8 colors I have. I don’t know if other colors would be better or not. I think why change if this is working. But could I catch more if I was using a color. I would really like to know your thoughts on colors for the HH. Thanks Todd
So what is the best worm color just kidding just keep it simple when I first started fishing. I was self taught didn’t know anybody to teach me I bought, every color you could imagine now I buy like two colors.
I think a funnel would be a good analogy for what you are saying. You need to start with broad questions to get you in the right direction first and as you get things dialed in you can then ask more specific questions. I imagine when you first get to a tournament you ask your buddies very broad questions and after a few days of prefishing maybe you have dialed in location but maybe you aren't getting the bites. Then maybe you ask your buddy some specific questions
Black, watermelon and green pumpkin are literally the only color worms you ever need. Only thing I would disagree with is really clear water line size will make a difference and with colors with baits off the bottom, I’ve personally seen it with people fish on the front of the boat with me bc we tested it
ill take it even further. you say that about color. in wondering if even soft plastic baits matter that much. i feel like you could throw a dang senko weightless, weighted, swim it, Carolina rig whatever and it'll catch all the same fish a creature bait or craw will. if you put it in front of the fish.
I think a lot of ppp are just looking for the only answers they know to look for. If all they think matters is depth, baits and colors, then that’s all they’re going to try to change to get more bites.
The video how to get good at flipping. I was asking was you north of 147 bridge or south of it? I only have a few days at a time to spend on the water. So I’m trying to figure out a good area for a flipping bite.
100% dude. Look at channels by guys that dont have Tournament expierence like tactical bassin. Great info for being a bass guide, catching fish but not for winning tournaments. Thats why you see mostly product reviews. Love the content bro
@@gamingdreams2142 for sure they did. but they are local guys that really haven't won anything at the PRO AM level or anything other than Clearlake/motherlode/delta. Todd is on another level fishing Nationally and with many AOY titles. Don't get me wrong they catch em good, just not the same when you're on the tournament clock
saying tim and matt have little tournament experience is insane that being said, they make videos solely for the purpose of making you buy a new rod setup and a bunch of expensive baits. sure you can get an idea of how to use a technique, but I agree it's not about tournament fishing at all.
@@qooch481 They have local team / club experience for sure. Thats totally different that a regional level Pro am where your partners are random. They are great at what they do, but what Todd is talking about is exactly in line with what I'm saying. Pro Fisherman think differnlty than guides/bait slingers
From my experience in shallow water color does matter and deep water it doesn’t. The bait fish don’t change colors in muddy or deep water so I stay away from black blue. It’s the most overrated color in bass fishing. Natural colors is all I fish.
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Another elite angler aimed video. Love your channel. Once you fish long enough most of the content out there is for beginners and discouraging
I get what you’re saying. I remember when I first started fishing on weekend tournaments the doc talk was always specific. Just like you said. But I always thought if you’re not around fish none of that matters. This kind of stuff is the reason I love your videos
What have noticed over the years is the folks that are asking for the most parts are not cashing checks. You could put those anglers asking the questions on the winning fish and they might catch a couple but not a winning bag. What separates to guys that constantly do well is knowledge, confidence, and mental toughness. The ability to ride out what you know will win over chasing a limit of 2 pounders just to get a bite and have fish in the bag. That ability to sacrifice and shut down the little voice of doubt in the back of your head.
Agree, also when comes to local tourneys often you get a partner pre fishes and he is on small bass in numbers....too me if your lake mostly produces cookie cutters that is one thing, but a lake that can have bigger fish, often the little ones lie to you and you lose
Love this take. This mindset has cashed me so many checks.
Todd, your co-angler series pointed out some of the best questions to ask imo. Broad, but when you get answers, you should be able to form a plan quickly.
Great video. It made me think of all my soft plastics and I've never really even noticed....I have some variation of watermelon or green pumpkin with either a black, red, or blue flake and they are all pretty much just jumbled together,,,senko with senko, fluke with fluke etc...😂...and white, bubble gum, black blue because those are the only colors I have confidence that actually might matter sometimes. Hybrid Hunter I have found that Clear Water Minnow & Gizzard Shad seem to cover it for me. Like you say Todd...big, dumb, active fish are the deal. Find those and baits and color become less important. Thanks man!
😂 one minute in and I am already offended 😮😂 btw, I enjoy your take. Agreed.. on everything 🤦🏻♀️ took me years to get there😢🤷♀️
As this is my first year club fishing, this is such a beneficial video!
Same thing happens to me in saltwater all the time! Good talk
Thanks Todd. Great video and even though I am a recreational angler, i agree that there is way too much emphasis on things like color or precise lure choices. Yes, sometimes these things make a difference but it seems that a lot of the time, it is about having the right type of bait that you can work in the cover and a color that is either visible or natural for the water clarity. I have a more fundamental question that almost never gets discussed and that is understanding the movement of baitfish (in my case, shad) since this will likely dictate bass locations and depth much of the year. And this, in turn, will lead to understanding the movement of plankton (food source for shad). I know I can scan around for balls of baitfish but knowing the general behavior should help to locate bass quicker and more efficiently.
Never thought about it that way, makes total sense.
I do the same thing with my weights, I dont even have them labeled. I go by feel. I agree with you on color also, it doesn't matter.
I agree 100%. I have a buddy that’s always trying to give me some color of plastics that I don’t use, “ try this color it’s what they’re baiting on”. I have 4-5 colors I use in plastic baits. 4-5 colors of worms thst seem to work well for me. I agree on line size if my bait works like it should why would go down in line size and risk a break off. I love the Hybrid Hunter I have a lot of the colors but I mainly catch fish on 3 of the probably 8 colors I have. I don’t know if other colors would be better or not. I think why change if this is working. But could I catch more if I was using a color. I would really like to know your thoughts on colors for the HH. Thanks Todd
Very very good points
Just wondering if this is a Average Guy question??? The size of bait??? Such as" Do you use the Game Hawg or the Magnum Game Hawg???"
20 questions is played with yes or no questions. I agree. Start broadly.
It's usually not what, it's where.
100% with you on all of this.
The opening statement for those in them feels.... lol
What this guy said 👆🤣🤣
Great video!
So what is the best worm color just kidding just keep it simple when I first started fishing. I was self taught didn’t know anybody to teach me I bought, every color you could imagine now I buy like two colors.
I think a funnel would be a good analogy for what you are saying. You need to start with broad questions to get you in the right direction first and as you get things dialed in you can then ask more specific questions. I imagine when you first get to a tournament you ask your buddies very broad questions and after a few days of prefishing maybe you have dialed in location but maybe you aren't getting the bites. Then maybe you ask your buddy some specific questions
I like to ask questions like - are you catching them deep or shallow? slow or fast? broad questions.
Might not be all that important but I do love a few of the new hybrid hunter colors recently released. Might just be a confidence deal
Carolina rig question... first question I would ask is length of leader.
Thanks Todd.
Thanks.
Black, watermelon and green pumpkin are literally the only color worms you ever need. Only thing I would disagree with is really clear water line size will make a difference and with colors with baits off the bottom, I’ve personally seen it with people fish on the front of the boat with me bc we tested it
On point!!
This video needs the dump truck like emoji.
Which scent works best on Toledo Bend? How about Sam Rayburn?
I thought you said the strike king big bass bash was free
no 10$
ill take it even further. you say that about color. in wondering if even soft plastic baits matter that much. i feel like you could throw a dang senko weightless, weighted, swim it, Carolina rig whatever and it'll catch all the same fish a creature bait or craw will. if you put it in front of the fish.
Just curious what 4 questions would you ask before going to a new lake
I think a lot of ppp are just looking for the only answers they know to look for. If all they think matters is depth, baits and colors, then that’s all they’re going to try to change to get more bites.
Question. Would you like for me to get you a Billy Wagner autographed Huston jersey?😶
I’m a average guy. On that flipping video, were you above 147 or below?
im not sure I know what your talking about. It wasnt really specific
The video how to get good at flipping. I was asking was you north of 147 bridge or south of it? I only have a few days at a time to spend on the water. So I’m trying to figure out a good area for a flipping bite.
I wasn’t on Rayburn, it’s 6 feet low
100% dude. Look at channels by guys that dont have Tournament expierence like tactical bassin. Great info for being a bass guide, catching fish but not for winning tournaments. Thats why you see mostly product reviews. Love the content bro
So you think Matt and Tim have never fished tournaments?
@@gamingdreams2142 for sure they did. but they are local guys that really haven't won anything at the PRO AM level or anything other than Clearlake/motherlode/delta. Todd is on another level fishing Nationally and with many AOY titles. Don't get me wrong they catch em good, just not the same when you're on the tournament clock
saying tim and matt have little tournament experience is insane
that being said, they make videos solely for the purpose of making you buy a new rod setup and a bunch of expensive baits. sure you can get an idea of how to use a technique, but I agree it's not about tournament fishing at all.
@@qooch481 They have local team / club experience for sure. Thats totally different that a regional level Pro am where your partners are random. They are great at what they do, but what Todd is talking about is exactly in line with what I'm saying. Pro Fisherman think differnlty than guides/bait slingers
KVD couldn’t convince me colors don’t matter at all. I’ve seen it first hand they’d only bite one specific color and bait
There is no such thing as stupid questions but, there are stupid people that ask questions. lol!
From my experience in shallow water color does matter and deep water it doesn’t. The bait fish don’t change colors in muddy or deep water so I stay away from black blue. It’s the most overrated color in bass fishing. Natural colors is all I fish.
You don’t know what you don’t know.
In today's fishing the lighter line and weight the better.