Thank you for giving advice on the northern fisheries and small bodies of water. Most advice videos for bass fishing focus down is for down south with grass and shad. Great stuff.
Perfect Gene- really- one of the best "Baits for the month" vids I've ever seen. You gave us 11 different baits and techniques, you talked about location and retrieve, color selection- really well done. Good enough I stopped it, got a note pad, started it over, and took notes. Every month you and several other anglers put out these "Best baits for the month of X" vids- and every month I write it all down after watching several of you guys. By next year, each month I'll be able to refer to those notes and have 10-15 different baits and techniques based on these videos and my own personal, local experience that should work. Just helps to organize the chaos a little bit- I like that.
Would you be open to sharing your notes? I have a ton of notes as well (lots from Gene and others) and I’m willling to swap if that’s cool. Sometimes it’s easier to read on the water than watch a video.
Love the monthly baits series, especially the mention of small ponds. Thanks for never forgetting about us beating the banks. Can't wait for the vegetation to start to thin out around here. I don't know if it's fanwort, hydrilla, or watermilfoil, but it's literal thick fields, wall to wall, with maybe 6 inches of clear water above it. It's difficult to figure out what to do in that, my inexperience is speaking loudly lately.
I would run top waters over it, run wake baits or really shallow cranks that just tick the tops of the vegetation, or grab a heavy jig and stroke it through there- get a good stout heavy, extra fast rod if you need it- so you have enough juice to rip it through the vegetation and clear the jig- then let it fall straight back down again into the weeds. Just keep hopping it up and letting fall back down covering as little ground as possible on each hop- you just want it to go straight up and straight back down. You will cover a little ground of course but don't hop it up and reel it toward you. When you feel it catch on something hold pressure for just a second and see if the line moves or it pulls back- set the hook. You want a jig with a pointed head so it comes through the weeds better- line tie in line with the hook. Football heads won't work- ball heads work better but aren't ideal imo- a good grass jig with a pointed head is best. You have to pay super close attention to your line cause you're going to get caught out of position to set the hook- it's unavoidable but, if you're paying attention, and using a faster reel- you can get in position and make your hook set. You're probably going to lose some fish- this technique is notorious for it- but if you feel like you're losing too many try a longer rod. Stay after'em man- you'll get'em.
Same here!!!!! Might try some different tactics next summer and throw a 1oz jig down in it and see if it can fall through it all. I'm in maryland and the ponds are SOOO thick and hard to fish
Gene, long time watcher and pretty sure never commented but this video helped me greatly. You said bluegill pattern for small ponds so I used a blue gill pattern swim jig and crushed em, first time ever catching bass on a jig haha. I get it now! So now I’m watching all of your jig videos because it’s ADDICTING. Love your videos man and thank you for your service! Getting ready to retire after 20 years and you motivate me!
Thanks for the info. What I always say about why I love bass fishing, it takes knowledge and skill and I suck at it. So much to learn and grow. Thanks for the help.
I have unsubscribed from so many channels here lately because of the arrogance, and yelling wanting to be the “coolest” and it’s been driving me crazy to where I don’t enjoy watching the videos. You are honestly a breath of fresh air much more “my speed” I’ve been bass fishing for 35 years so I’m not a rookie and I think we all forget about things that we should be throwing but get a bit of tunnel vision, like you said with the crankbait. Thanks 🙏
Great bait choices i would have picks all of those i fish a hard jerkbait also. But those are definitely in my top ten..thanks gene appreciate the tips
First comment!!! Yea haha thanks Brutha for always making quality content and teaching new anglers and seasoned veterans like me you can always learn something new
Very thorough covering all the baits great job. Thanks for sharing the information on the jabberjaw it got me about 20 pounds of fish yesterday at Stick Marsh
I'm up here in north central Iowa, tried couple of the baits you suggested for September, buzz bait and swim jig. Had a great morning with several good size fish. Worked just like you said. Thanks for the recommendations, please keep them coming!
Great video. Because a lot of the baits presented require different rod actions and lengths, braid vs non braid, spin vs bait caster with different ratios, I presume a lot of the viewers don’t have access to multiple rods - would be nice to see a video of best baits to use with a spinning rod and reel and best to use with a bait caster - could have upwards of 5 rod/reel scenarios and list top baits for each.
I’m from Mississippi but now in North Carolina and I have never fished a jig, love the buzz bait and fish it just like u but where do I start with jig fishing
Mn baby!! Let's go!!! As soon as September hit the temp dropped 15 degrees lol. I've had some luck on cranks, looking for some hits on frogs. Hopefully.
Thanks for the previous video where you said to use a chatterbait.I caught my biggest bass on a black n blue chatterbait. I put a dark ribbon tail worm trailer and out smarted the biggest fish in the pond across the street from my house. At least five pounder and so old he had cataracts in its eyes! Lol. Thanks.
When it comes to frogs I can’t have just one or two. There are too many good situations for frogs. I don’t really get too picky with colors other than I always want a black frogs of some sort. Whether it’s a smaller frog or a bigger one. The booyah pad crasher is a great all around frog for anything. Definitely the best beginner frog. Old Smokey color is great for all conditions.
Appreciate your advice. I wish you had short clips with each one on what you do to work it to give me a better idea how its used. I'm on Guntersville with a ton of grass and mats.
I liked your presentation and I agree. The bait are s.mall this time of the year I also done well on a tinsel tail skirted spinnerbaits let it sink to the bottom and they would take it on the fall
Thanks. From Montgomery Alabama, and wanted to change up on what I fish with. I was mostly pond fishing which is a waste of time, and a little River fishing. Want to do more fishing at our dams.
It's all good man. I'm glad you found me. I've got a lot of videos so take it slow and spend as much time as you can on the water and you'll have a blast.
Thank you for the great advice love the videos. Question about this video I don’t fish from a boat always fishing from the bank, will these baits work from the bank?
Northern, grassy, bluegill, pond guys say “thank you”. I’ve seen enough “offshore ledges, gravel bottom, and shad” videos to last a lifetime. They simply do not apply to where I fish.
Great, I am making a box with your recommendations that I can take in my Kayak. Can you talk about Bass spitting out a Crank Bait in the air. I have lost several big Bass because they shook the lure out when jumping out of the water. Thanks, I watch all your videos and have caught more Bass, thanks to you.
@@shawnbeck2303 Thanks Shawn for the advice. My Dr. told me I couldn’t lift my Kayak for 8 weeks after a Bladder Cancer procedure I had so I was really anxious to try out your method. It’s still great advice though, so thanks.
@@vtxdaryl Hey. D! I was fishing a pond. At 7:00 am. Using a Texas rigged Green Pumpkin Senko. Caught a 4 and 5 pounder on back to back casts. They jumped and I automatically put my rod tip down. Landed both. They tried jumping but didn't have the line to get back out of the water. It was great morning! Two years ago. On Mother's Day. I caught 43 bass in 1 hr and 15 minutes. It's called" Flurry". 43 is when I started counting. It was alot more than that. Sorry, To hear about your health issues. My Father passed at 60 from Heart troubles and diabetes. He was the best fisherman I ever seen. I have many Largemouth trophies in my Garage. But, To this date 09-03-2021 I have never been able to have out fished him. I will be 61 on 9-6-21. His Birthday is 0n September 8. I had 2 heart attacks 4 years ago. Take care of yourself, Trust the Lord with all your heart. Good luck in the future fishing. I go every chance I can. I fished every month last year. Shawn.
terrific vid Gene. I think i felt chill in air over Lanier this morning!!! I could not agree with you more on the spy bait. Same as you, a few years ago I realize that is a killer for subsided schoolers, and they were flat knock that rod out of your hand if you ain’t ready! lol
Do you have any secret tips? For fishing a grass beds with a diving crank bait. And not get snagged. Also, how do you feel about lilly pads during the fall?
They must be all over the buzz baits. Cloudy Sunday here last weekend, got skunked all morning.. tied on about everything I had and covered several hundred yards of bank (kayak fishing). Finally decided to throw a goofy--looking buzzbait with a frog (This thing looks hilarious, bought it from some "Gas station tackle shop".. the plastic bait looks like more like a cat toy than anything).. Anyways, fish ate it up. No monsters, but consistent, fun, fishing. Haven't always been a big buzz bait guy, but I know what I'll be snatching up before this weekend's venture.
Hey gene do you have suggestions for lures in pressured ponds because I get 1-2 fish in 4 hours but it can get better I feel like. I use a football jig btw idk what else to use
Question for you: I recently saw a video of your from a while back where you mentioned using a 6’5” rod for frogs/topwaters. What was that rod? I’m a short dude and really struggle with working a frog/topwater effectively without constantly hitting the boat or the water. Been searching without much luck for it
Hey Gene, I've really come to appreciate you. I just got me a new fishing kayak and I've gleaned a lot from your content. I found a place that's a tributary to Center Hill with a ton of lay downs. My problem is I can't find something to throw that won't get snagged. Any suggestions? Thanks for your content.
Could you get briefly explain why you take the skirts off your buzz baits ? I’ve never thought about doing it and caught me by surprise when you said it. Thanks brother ! Nice vid!
Been fishing the tallapoosa river in Alabama for the past 3 days with red worms. Not even 1 bite. I watched 2 from a bridge so I know the cats are there but just not biting.
Great tips for Sept!!!!👊🏻 Question for you about JJ's Magic: Do you have trouble with it evaporating? I noticed that the jars I had evaporated as I had it stored. Any suggestions or thoughts?? Stay Safe & God Bless!!
As a new bass fisherman, your videos are really great! I'm not really clear on the size of the swimbait and what size hooks to you. The options / combinations seem endless and I give up and don't buy anything :(. Any advice would be really appreciated. I fish in northern IL and WI from a kayak, usually non motorized lakes.
What size swimbait you use usually depends on the size of the predominant forage in whatever body of water you're fishing- in other words, how big are the minnows you see swimming around? That's about what size swimbait you want to use. Color is the same- you want to match as closely as you can whatever they're already feeding on- so if it's mostly bluegills- then get bluegill colors - Green pumpkin, watermelon red, green pumpkin/chartreus laminates, summer craw, sungill, etc. If it's shad then you want the shad patterns- obviously. A good rule of thumb though- if it's a smaller body of water then I usually start with say a 3 to 3.5 inch swimbait- might even down size to 2.8. If it's a larger body of water then I usually go with 4" or bigger. That said- I've often had that backfire on me and found that even in the larger bodies of water they're sometimes feeding on very small bait- or vice versa. If you can't get a look at the bait yourself or find one in a bass' throat after you've caught it- you just have to experiment until you figure it out. You might try the local bait shop- they can usually tell you about what size is working on their lake. But really- you need some of all sizes- some 2.8, 3.5s, 4s, 5s, maybe even 6s. As for the hook- this one varies depending on what style and brand of swimbait but- you should have all sizes in your box so- it's just a matter of finding the hook that's just long enough the point comes out in the last third of the main body of the bait. Not the last third of the entire bait length- that would be in the tail, you don't want the point coming out in the tail. The last third of the main body- just before the tail section.
@@stoneysdead689 That makes total sense. I have bought a few and tend to stay under 4inches. Ok, last one, promise. What about the relationship between bait size and hook size? This could just be something one learns over time... totally get that. Alright, I will not clog the channel anymore! Cheers, JJ
@@jonesjs8898 It is sorta something you pick up over time but like I said above- you want a hook long enough to where the point comes out in the last third of the main body once rigged up. Won't hurt too much if it's a little shorter or a little longer- the main concern is that you don't want it so long that it starts interfering with the ability of the swimbait to flex and move as it's intended to under water. On a swimbait the tail is what moves, the body might roll from side to side but it generally doesn't flex while it's swimming- just the tail swings back and forth. So you want the hook point to come out of the bait right before the tail section- in the last third of the main body.
Thank you for giving advice on the northern fisheries and small bodies of water. Most advice videos for bass fishing focus down is for down south with grass and shad. Great stuff.
Fr bro
My thoughts exactly. I don't need to know about shad and creek channels. Love the balance.
Legit my homewaters have little to no shad at all the main forages around here are craws and gills
Same here. Here in Southern Oregon we don't have shad so it is really hard sifting through all the advice that doesn't apply to us.
Shad is everywhere here in Georgia.
I love that dual pitch that hard knock when it walks side to side gets those fish fired up
Perfect Gene- really- one of the best "Baits for the month" vids I've ever seen. You gave us 11 different baits and techniques, you talked about location and retrieve, color selection- really well done. Good enough I stopped it, got a note pad, started it over, and took notes. Every month you and several other anglers put out these "Best baits for the month of X" vids- and every month I write it all down after watching several of you guys. By next year, each month I'll be able to refer to those notes and have 10-15 different baits and techniques based on these videos and my own personal, local experience that should work. Just helps to organize the chaos a little bit- I like that.
Man… you’re a genius
Would you be open to sharing your notes? I have a ton of notes as well (lots from Gene and others) and I’m willling to swap if that’s cool. Sometimes it’s easier to read on the water than watch a video.
Thank you for the northern states advice! One of the first videos I've seen where it's not just a generalized for everywhere advice kind of video.
Love the monthly baits series, especially the mention of small ponds. Thanks for never forgetting about us beating the banks. Can't wait for the vegetation to start to thin out around here. I don't know if it's fanwort, hydrilla, or watermilfoil, but it's literal thick fields, wall to wall, with maybe 6 inches of clear water above it. It's difficult to figure out what to do in that, my inexperience is speaking loudly lately.
I would run top waters over it, run wake baits or really shallow cranks that just tick the tops of the vegetation, or grab a heavy jig and stroke it through there- get a good stout heavy, extra fast rod if you need it- so you have enough juice to rip it through the vegetation and clear the jig- then let it fall straight back down again into the weeds. Just keep hopping it up and letting fall back down covering as little ground as possible on each hop- you just want it to go straight up and straight back down. You will cover a little ground of course but don't hop it up and reel it toward you. When you feel it catch on something hold pressure for just a second and see if the line moves or it pulls back- set the hook. You want a jig with a pointed head so it comes through the weeds better- line tie in line with the hook. Football heads won't work- ball heads work better but aren't ideal imo- a good grass jig with a pointed head is best. You have to pay super close attention to your line cause you're going to get caught out of position to set the hook- it's unavoidable but, if you're paying attention, and using a faster reel- you can get in position and make your hook set. You're probably going to lose some fish- this technique is notorious for it- but if you feel like you're losing too many try a longer rod. Stay after'em man- you'll get'em.
Same here!!!!! Might try some different tactics next summer and throw a 1oz jig down in it and see if it can fall through it all. I'm in maryland and the ponds are SOOO thick and hard to fish
Gene, long time watcher and pretty sure never commented but this video helped me greatly. You said bluegill pattern for small ponds so I used a blue gill pattern swim jig and crushed em, first time ever catching bass on a jig haha. I get it now! So now I’m watching all of your jig videos because it’s ADDICTING. Love your videos man and thank you for your service! Getting ready to retire after 20 years and you motivate me!
I am a pond fisherman in Illinois. The Flukes are 🔥 right now. Baby Bass and bluegill patterns.
Thanks for the info. What I always say about why I love bass fishing, it takes knowledge and skill and I suck at it. So much to learn and grow. Thanks for the help.
I have unsubscribed from so many channels here lately because of the arrogance, and yelling wanting to be the “coolest” and it’s been driving me crazy to where I don’t enjoy watching the videos.
You are honestly a breath of fresh air much more “my speed” I’ve been bass fishing for 35 years so I’m not a rookie and I think we all forget about things that we should be throwing but get a bit of tunnel vision, like you said with the crankbait. Thanks 🙏
This video is full of so much helpful information as are all your videos. Thank you so much for mentioning pond fishing.
Nice informational video for us northern guys. Thanks for the content.
as long as you’re not fishin’ Saturday night at 8:00 ……. GO DAWGS!!!!!!
I'll be glued to my tv at 7pm
Other than that Bulldog hat!. Everything was great!. Really appreciate you man for taken the time to do this.
Great bait choices i would have picks all of those i fish a hard jerkbait also. But those are definitely in my top ten..thanks gene appreciate the tips
First comment!!! Yea haha thanks Brutha for always making quality content and teaching new anglers and seasoned veterans like me you can always learn something new
Great video as always. I have all of your recommendations tied on. Maybe September will be better than August was.
I hope so too!
Great stuff like always Gene!
I appreciate that my friend. I miss y'all
The speed trap is 🔥🔥. I have a dozen in the boat and one tied on always .. that thing is a fish getter 👊👊
Going up to Rocky Mountain trophy lake early in the morning this helped so much thank you
Gene, always a good source of positivity and info! Have a great fall
Great Video going to use this in my tournament soon!!!!
Awesome tips Gene love it !! 👍👊
Very thorough covering all the baits great job. Thanks for sharing the information on the jabberjaw it got me about 20 pounds of fish yesterday at Stick Marsh
Thanks for the info for us Northerners.
Great tips! Thanks for sharing!
Good Job I'm new to bass fishing
Your show helps me
Alot
I'm up here in north central Iowa, tried couple of the baits you suggested for September, buzz bait and swim jig. Had a great morning with several good size fish. Worked just like you said. Thanks for the recommendations, please keep them coming!
Damn who up north already In the fall transition lol. Just cooled off two days ago in Michigan
Hitting low 50's every night in Maine now, a lot better than the 100's from last month! haha.
Thanks for the advice I’ve been having alot of success using strike king rage craws and yums my favorite lures
Love the videos! Helps me alot with tournaments and just fishing with buddies!
Great video. Because a lot of the baits presented require different rod actions and lengths, braid vs non braid, spin vs bait caster with different ratios, I presume a lot of the viewers don’t have access to multiple rods - would be nice to see a video of best baits to use with a spinning rod and reel and best to use with a bait caster - could have upwards of 5 rod/reel scenarios and list top baits for each.
I’m from Mississippi but now in North Carolina and I have never fished a jig, love the buzz bait and fish it just like u but where do I start with jig fishing
Time to use the crank baits
Mn baby!! Let's go!!! As soon as September hit the temp dropped 15 degrees lol. I've had some luck on cranks, looking for some hits on frogs. Hopefully.
Hey Gene, How are ya Man,,, Prop’s from Jacksonville, FL.
Appreciate your continued efforts Mr Gene. But... LSU !!
I’ve been catching those schooling fish for the last week on one of those spybaits awesome bait
Thanks for the previous video where you said to use a chatterbait.I caught my biggest bass on a black n blue chatterbait. I put a dark ribbon tail worm trailer and out smarted the biggest fish in the pond across the street from my house. At least five pounder and so old he had cataracts in its eyes! Lol. Thanks.
When it comes to frogs I can’t have just one or two. There are too many good situations for frogs. I don’t really get too picky with colors other than I always want a black frogs of some sort. Whether it’s a smaller frog or a bigger one. The booyah pad crasher is a great all around frog for anything. Definitely the best beginner frog. Old Smokey color is great for all conditions.
The black booyah pad crasher is what I live by lol
I’ve had awesome responses to the June bug 8.5 in zoom worm
Appreciate your advice. I wish you had short clips with each one on what you do to work it to give me a better idea how its used. I'm on Guntersville with a ton of grass and mats.
I liked your presentation and I agree. The bait are s.mall this time of the year I also done well on a tinsel tail skirted spinnerbaits let it sink to the bottom and they would take it on the fall
Thanks. From Montgomery Alabama, and wanted to change up on what I fish with. I was mostly pond fishing which is a waste of time, and a little River fishing. Want to do more fishing at our dams.
When you don’t know where to go, find some ducks and strap up! Thanks for the info sir
This is a great video! Thanks!
thanks for the info. I'm in my 2nd year of bass fishing. and loving it. do you have a video on spry baits ?
You my boy blue!
Thanks for the tips!👍
You’re the best man, appreciate the videos!
When is the best time to use a whopper plopper and how do you use it? I'm just now getting into bass fishing. Thank you for any advice.
From the time the water warms up to 50deg in the spring all summer through fall until it cools off back down to 50deg in the fall.
I was WRECKING bass today on a keitech swimbait bluegill flake color
Awesome Fluke 😁 👍
Loven tour videos! Wish ida found you sooner
It's all good man. I'm glad you found me. I've got a lot of videos so take it slow and spend as much time as you can on the water and you'll have a blast.
@@Flukemaster I've been binge-watching your channel for about a week. Great content keep up the good work
You should really try the rapala bx brat. It's one of the only crankbaits the comes through cover tremendously
Gene. How to you manage your catchco bullgill swimbait not snagging on weeds in a pond????????
thank you for the tips I love the cavitron buzzbait
what are you considering fall? i live in wyoming and it was 100 yesterday and 58 today. could be 90 in two days again
Thank you for the great advice love the videos. Question about this video I don’t fish from a boat always fishing from the bank, will these baits work from the bank?
Northern, grassy, bluegill, pond guys say “thank you”. I’ve seen enough “offshore ledges, gravel bottom, and shad” videos to last a lifetime. They simply do not apply to where I fish.
What would the flukemaster be without throwing a fluke now and again? I like all your choices for the fall bite! Great video!
Ok man I’m gonna do it. I got 3 bait casters I’m gonna setup... should I eat em? How they taste?
Dang that picture in thumb nail is every bait in tackle box hahahahahahahahaha
Buzz bait is really clutch the tournament I fished last month the bass were biting it in 40 foot of water schooling everywhere
Flukemaster finally talking about flukes lol?? Love it. Do you have any videos on center hill in Tennessee?
@flukemaster - what water temp does that grass die off? I live in Tidewater Va. It usually stays mild until late November. Thx
Great, I am making a box with your recommendations that I can take in my Kayak. Can you talk about Bass spitting out a Crank Bait in the air. I have lost several big Bass because they shook the lure out when jumping out of the water. Thanks, I watch all your videos and have caught more Bass, thanks to you.
I found if the bass tries to jump. Keep your rod tip down. My Father taught me this many years ago!. The Bass don't have the room to jump. Shawn.
@@shawnbeck2303
Thanks Shawn for the advice. My Dr. told me I couldn’t lift my Kayak for 8 weeks after a Bladder Cancer procedure I had so I was really anxious to try out your method. It’s still great advice though, so thanks.
@@vtxdaryl Hey. D! I was fishing a pond. At 7:00 am. Using a Texas rigged Green Pumpkin Senko. Caught a 4 and 5 pounder on back to back casts. They jumped and I automatically put my rod tip down. Landed both. They tried jumping but didn't have the line to get back out of the water. It was great morning! Two years ago. On Mother's Day. I caught 43 bass in 1 hr and 15 minutes. It's called" Flurry". 43 is when I started counting. It was alot more than that. Sorry, To hear about your health issues. My Father passed at 60 from Heart troubles and diabetes. He was the best fisherman I ever seen. I have many Largemouth trophies in my Garage. But, To this date 09-03-2021 I have never been able to have out fished him. I will be 61 on 9-6-21. His Birthday is 0n September 8. I had 2 heart attacks 4 years ago. Take care of yourself, Trust the Lord with all your heart. Good luck in the future fishing. I go every chance I can. I fished every month last year. Shawn.
Any recommendations for bass fishing in Sacramento?
what part of georgia are you from? my main body of water is Clarks Hill. go dawgs!!!! love the videos
Excellent
Man in central Florida been ZERO surface action or bite really for past 3 weeks..upper 90s temps a killa
terrific vid Gene. I think i felt chill in air over Lanier this morning!!! I could not agree with you more on the spy bait. Same as you, a few years ago I realize that is a killer for subsided schoolers, and they were flat knock that rod out of your hand if you ain’t ready! lol
Do you have any secret tips? For fishing a grass beds with a diving crank bait. And not get snagged. Also, how do you feel about lilly pads during the fall?
Fish live ones, avoid the dead ones....follow the oxygen.
This is a great video. Thank you sir.
I’m in East Texas, (Sam Rayburn) approximately when does the fall transition start? What do I look for as signs of the transition?
gene can u do a bank fishing sept bait video, high pressure no grass and clear.
They must be all over the buzz baits.
Cloudy Sunday here last weekend, got skunked all morning.. tied on about everything I had and covered several hundred yards of bank (kayak fishing).
Finally decided to throw a goofy--looking buzzbait with a frog (This thing looks hilarious, bought it from some "Gas station tackle shop".. the plastic bait looks like more like a cat toy than anything).. Anyways, fish ate it up. No monsters, but consistent, fun, fishing. Haven't always been a big buzz bait guy, but I know what I'll be snatching up before this weekend's venture.
Well im going fishing today after watching this
Hey gene do you have suggestions for lures in pressured ponds because I get 1-2 fish in 4 hours but it can get better I feel like. I use a football jig btw idk what else to use
Si can all of this work in October? I'm going to fish big bass this October, but never tried it before.
Great info…Thanks man!
Question for you: I recently saw a video of your from a while back where you mentioned using a 6’5” rod for frogs/topwaters. What was that rod? I’m a short dude and really struggle with working a frog/topwater effectively without constantly hitting the boat or the water. Been searching without much luck for it
it's discontinued.. 13 Fishing Fate Black
Hey Gene, I've really come to appreciate you. I just got me a new fishing kayak and I've gleaned a lot from your content. I found a place that's a tributary to Center Hill with a ton of lay downs. My problem is I can't find something to throw that won't get snagged. Any suggestions? Thanks for your content.
Awesome. Try a Swim Jig. I've got an old video about it but I'm also working on another one this week to go with my October baits video.
Great videos! As a beginner, please advise me. Do you direct tie all your baits?? Thanks!
I like turtles
Do you ever dip your frogs in JJs?
Heading to The Hill to try fishing BuzzBaits and a Fat albert on the back!!!!
Thankyou for tips each month if it wasn't for you Id probly not catch fish 💯👍🙏😁
Could you get briefly explain why you take the skirts off your buzz baits ? I’ve never thought about doing it and caught me by surprise when you said it. Thanks brother ! Nice vid!
To mimic a fleeing baitfish. It’s also better to take them off in more clear water
Got this as an autoplay on September 2nd. Great job, algorithm!
Awesome! Thank you!
In N Id I will be giving some of this a go tomorrow.
I've already been catching them in Florida on the white Fluke w/some flake & pepper flakes in it.
Been fishing the tallapoosa river in Alabama for the past 3 days with red worms. Not even 1 bite. I watched 2 from a bridge so I know the cats are there but just not biting.
Great tips for Sept!!!!👊🏻 Question for you about JJ's Magic: Do you have trouble with it evaporating? I noticed that the jars I had evaporated as I had it stored. Any suggestions or thoughts?? Stay Safe & God Bless!!
It does evaporate quickly, especially clear. I put plastic wrap under the lid to seal the jar better.
Always giving great info and good-to-know skills!
As a new bass fisherman, your videos are really great! I'm not really clear on the size of the swimbait and what size hooks to you. The options / combinations seem endless and I give up and don't buy anything :(. Any advice would be really appreciated. I fish in northern IL and WI from a kayak, usually non motorized lakes.
What size swimbait you use usually depends on the size of the predominant forage in whatever body of water you're fishing- in other words, how big are the minnows you see swimming around? That's about what size swimbait you want to use. Color is the same- you want to match as closely as you can whatever they're already feeding on- so if it's mostly bluegills- then get bluegill colors - Green pumpkin, watermelon red, green pumpkin/chartreus laminates, summer craw, sungill, etc. If it's shad then you want the shad patterns- obviously. A good rule of thumb though- if it's a smaller body of water then I usually start with say a 3 to 3.5 inch swimbait- might even down size to 2.8. If it's a larger body of water then I usually go with 4" or bigger.
That said- I've often had that backfire on me and found that even in the larger bodies of water they're sometimes feeding on very small bait- or vice versa. If you can't get a look at the bait yourself or find one in a bass' throat after you've caught it- you just have to experiment until you figure it out. You might try the local bait shop- they can usually tell you about what size is working on their lake. But really- you need some of all sizes- some 2.8, 3.5s, 4s, 5s, maybe even 6s. As for the hook- this one varies depending on what style and brand of swimbait but- you should have all sizes in your box so- it's just a matter of finding the hook that's just long enough the point comes out in the last third of the main body of the bait. Not the last third of the entire bait length- that would be in the tail, you don't want the point coming out in the tail. The last third of the main body- just before the tail section.
@@stoneysdead689 That makes total sense. I have bought a few and tend to stay under 4inches. Ok, last one, promise. What about the relationship between bait size and hook size? This could just be something one learns over time... totally get that. Alright, I will not clog the channel anymore! Cheers, JJ
@@jonesjs8898 It is sorta something you pick up over time but like I said above- you want a hook long enough to where the point comes out in the last third of the main body once rigged up. Won't hurt too much if it's a little shorter or a little longer- the main concern is that you don't want it so long that it starts interfering with the ability of the swimbait to flex and move as it's intended to under water. On a swimbait the tail is what moves, the body might roll from side to side but it generally doesn't flex while it's swimming- just the tail swings back and forth. So you want the hook point to come out of the bait right before the tail section- in the last third of the main body.
@@stoneysdead689 10-4, sincerely appreciate the advice. Have great holiday weekend.
thanks for this!
the lake i mostly fish dosn't have grass it dos have wood what do you think i should do to catch the bass
Will frog fishing still work if I use 6’0’’ medium rod ?
I live in New Jersey were basically just getting started on the fall transition today first day below 80 since spring time
What exit? 😎
Unfortunately where I live, there are so many weeds underwater it makes it difficult to fish anything with treble hooks
Great video!!! Go Dawgs!!!!!