Brilliant!!! Tell a man where to fish...he will catch some fish for a little while but teach a man how to use Google Earth to explore his environment, he will catch fish for a lifetime. Bravo. Thank you for this great tutorial!
Small ponds can surprise you too. I grew up with a pond next to my house. It was obvious a waterhole from back when it was farmland. It was about a quarter of an acre in size. I cut my teeth on fishing at that pond. I have pulled out 6-8 lb bass from it and the same size or larger catfish. It had bream, minnows, muskrats, snapping turtles, mud turtles, painted turtles, bullfrogs, and of course water moccasins. But during the summer it would dry out to about half the size of when it is full. It was fantastic. It literally broke my heart when the owner died and his grandson came in and cut into the side to drain the pond completely. Now it's just a grassy/wooded area. What a loss. Anyways, the point of my story is, small ponds can hold large fish too.
People don’t believe me when I tell them I caught 8 flathead catfish ranging from 3lbs to the biggest I caught was abt 8lb. They were trapped in a little pond that connects to a creek but still. A guy driving by yelled “ain’t gon catch any fish there”. Only if he saw what I pulled out by the end of the couple hours. Fished em all out cuz I assume they’ll die when winter comes. Not like it’s gonna rain anymore so they’re stuck
I just started fishing this year, and I thought to use google earth to find places to fish. Doing that, I realized an added bonus of using street side view to find open areas to get to the water, and to know where to park if there is any. Its great. Been finding lots of bass.
This is one of the most helpful fishing videos i've watched, no joke. I downloaded Google Earth and i'm doing this stuff as I watch and I bookmarked this video.
Also if you don't mind answering this question, if the water isn't super clear on Google Earth and it doesn't come up on Navionics is there any other way to tell the depth of the water? Thank you again for this video!
I watch a lot of RUclips fishing videos and this is going in my top 10 folder. very informative and a different angle than I have seen before. nice work
awesome I use Google earth but only on my phone had no idea I could do some of the things you showed. i will be sharing this with a few fishing groups to help you out
Sweet vid bud. Been using google earth like this for a while. I'm in the area too. Fished everything around here starting to move north toward my parents property. Lakes everywhere
Resourceful and changing video.. I'm liking you more than Jon, peric, and rob. I can just tell you're more experienced and that you know what you're doing. Stick with this material and be you and you'll be on top soon!
Awesome video. I use google earth some but never in this much detail. Thank you for all the info so glad i snapped on the link to this particular video. I really enjoy all of your videos easily in my top 3 favorite channels.
I just want to say this was a great video that really helped find some great ponds in my area. The video was super informative and I really appreciate the advice.
Great video Chris. I gained a lot of respect for you after watching this video. I do tons of research like you have here. Its nice to see that you actually spent time hunting this stuff down instead of just being born into some rich family full of fisherman and boats that show you every little thing since you were young. Props brother keep up the great vids!
Great I found a bunch of ponds around me. Now how do I get permission? Maybe do a video on that. Because I usually ask for forgiveness if I get caught.
Same issue around me. Tons of ponds, I look them up and they say public, but when I go to them they have signs everywhere saying private property. It's disappointing.
First time on your channel, I learned a lot in that video! Thanks for the tips! I don't use google earth too often which clearly is a mistake. I had no idea you could change the time! Thanks! Keep making great vids! Subscribed.
your luck you got a lot of ponds I live in Merced county and only have a canal where me and my friend ride our bikes to and only catch carp and once in a while large mouth bass and the nearby rivers aren't good fishing spots. But I never thought of using Google Earth lol thanks for the good video.
In my area there are no public ponds. Everyone owns them. There's a golf course with 7 pound bass, and it's not allowed to be fished. There's also 3 nice ponds too.
Great video, dude. The only problem for me is literally every single body of water within 30 miles is private property, no trespassing, etc. Like why do people care so much about people fishing?
Great tips also use BING and use /mapspreview and select BIRDS EYE View in the upper right and that is done by airplane not satellite. Some areas are all blocky and strange but it is a great way to see really up to date views of the area you are planning on going to. I use it to find cuts and guts in the ocean so I can find the place that fish are holding up.
Whats up dude found this video randomly, didn't expect you to pull up a spot half an hour away from me hahaha. I live in Mt. Prospect I fish everyday. Let's fish sometime!
CHRIS! this video is amazing! Could you posted the full name of the app? I'm also on a mac and I see a few different ones that cost. I'm completely capable of paying for it, just want to make sure I get the right one. Please & thanks!!
Brilliant!!! Tell a man where to fish...he will catch some fish for a little while but teach a man how to use Google Earth to explore his environment, he will catch fish for a lifetime. Bravo. Thank you for this great tutorial!
Small ponds can surprise you too. I grew up with a pond next to my house. It was obvious a waterhole from back when it was farmland. It was about a quarter of an acre in size. I cut my teeth on fishing at that pond. I have pulled out 6-8 lb bass from it and the same size or larger catfish. It had bream, minnows, muskrats, snapping turtles, mud turtles, painted turtles, bullfrogs, and of course water moccasins. But during the summer it would dry out to about half the size of when it is full. It was fantastic. It literally broke my heart when the owner died and his grandson came in and cut into the side to drain the pond completely. Now it's just a grassy/wooded area. What a loss. Anyways, the point of my story is, small ponds can hold large fish too.
People don’t believe me when I tell them I caught 8 flathead catfish ranging from 3lbs to the biggest I caught was abt 8lb. They were trapped in a little pond that connects to a creek but still. A guy driving by yelled “ain’t gon catch any fish there”. Only if he saw what I pulled out by the end of the couple hours. Fished em all out cuz I assume they’ll die when winter comes. Not like it’s gonna rain anymore so they’re stuck
I can't believe nobody's made a video like this before, very helpful tips
That's why I figured I'd make it, glad they're of use to you!
thank you so much I just marked 23 ponds by my house I only knew about 2 :}
Glad you find the tips useful!!
Im happy for you
I just started fishing this year, and I thought to use google earth to find places to fish. Doing that, I realized an added bonus of using street side view to find open areas to get to the water, and to know where to park if there is any. Its great. Been finding lots of bass.
This is one of the most helpful fishing videos i've watched, no joke. I downloaded Google Earth and i'm doing this stuff as I watch and I bookmarked this video.
Also if you don't mind answering this question, if the water isn't super clear on Google Earth and it doesn't come up on Navionics is there any other way to tell the depth of the water? Thank you again for this video!
I watch a lot of RUclips fishing videos and this is going in my top 10 folder. very informative and a different angle than I have seen before. nice work
Thanks so much my man!! So glad to hear you enjoyed, hope it's of use to you!
Most helpful fishing video i have ever seen.
I was hoping some would find it useful, it has helped me tremendously in finding honey holes!
awesome I use Google earth but only on my phone had no idea I could do some of the things you showed. i will be sharing this with a few fishing groups to help you out
I grew up skating at the skatepark next to the first pond you went to, nice video!
this is an awesome video man. Haven't seen anything like this before. super helpful!
+Greg Thomas glad you enjoyed!!
Great vid man. Appreciate that you're teaching and not just vlogging.
Thanks my man, figured this info could help a lot of people out
Sweet vid bud. Been using google earth like this for a while. I'm in the area too. Fished everything around here starting to move north toward my parents property. Lakes everywhere
I live in the chicago suburbs-god i wish I had this video in high school
tight lines man
Thank you! So much.. you were a big help.. " YOUR THE BEST!" 😀
Great Video , Keep it up your doing Great.. Impressed with your knowledge..
+Eric j glad you found it useful Eric!
I use Google Earth on my phone daily to locate ponds. I had no idea that you could do all of this on the computer! Thanks for the tips!
I was surprised when I first learned this too!
Resourceful and changing video.. I'm liking you more than Jon, peric, and rob. I can just tell you're more experienced and that you know what you're doing. Stick with this material and be you and you'll be on top soon!
Wow thank you so much for your support dude, truly appreciated!!
Thumbs up for the tip about Navionics. Awesome site! Thanks!
No problem!
this video is actually really helpful, and something different than other youtubers!
Glad you enjoyed!!
great and original video idea with tons of awesome tips!!
Glad to hear you enjoyed!
Good material Chris! Thank you for the help.
one of the best video ever
Thanks my man!! Glad you found the tips useful
Great tips Chris. Thanks for the info!
Thanks! Put em to use!
One of the most helpful videos on RUclips for fish
Awesome video. I use google earth some but never in this much detail. Thank you for all the info so glad i snapped on the link to this particular video. I really enjoy all of your videos easily in my top 3 favorite channels.
EXCELLENT job of breaking down Google Earth.
Keep up the great work
Great topic!
there's this pond from the 60s right in my neighborhood. bass but mostly sunfish. possibly a catfish too. lots of beavers as well.
Nice video! i do this all the time and it usually ends up well!
Great video
Very informative
Thanks for the tips, since I don't have a boat (yet) i'm stuck with pond fishing.
Ponds are still one of the best ways to learn and catch big ones, get out and explore!
Great video Chris 👍🏼😊
Thanks!!
I just want to say this was a great video that really helped find some great ponds in my area. The video was super informative and I really appreciate the advice.
Glad it was of use to you!!
This video alone got you a new subscriber. Mind blown!!
this is awesome i live in norther cali now but I'm from buffalo grove
Great video Chris. I gained a lot of respect for you after watching this video. I do tons of research like you have here. Its nice to see that you actually spent time hunting this stuff down instead of just being born into some rich family full of fisherman and boats that show you every little thing since you were young. Props brother keep up the great vids!
great video!!! very in depth
hey man i really thank you for posting this i use this all the time now to find lakes and ponds!
Just got a boat and live in Traverse City thanks for the tips on Torch.
glad to see im not not only one with a google earth pond folder. ( im right under lake ontario so thats real close to. )
Wow this really helps me out! You just made me go fishing way more easier. Thank you.
Nice one dude u should do some more!
i wish you spent more time in ponds. I live in plainfield right next to Joliet so I was trying to snatch some spots. gimme some OG locations?
You tried renwick?
Great video!! I see your up in Michigan a lot
awesome information dude keep up the good work. I will definitely be subscribing
+Austin Ohlinger thanks my man!! Really appreciate it
Dude I love it this helped me so much
Glad this'll be of use to you!
Great I found a bunch of ponds around me. Now how do I get permission? Maybe do a video on that. Because I usually ask for forgiveness if I get caught.
Same issue around me. Tons of ponds, I look them up and they say public, but when I go to them they have signs everywhere saying private property. It's disappointing.
Correct me if I'm wrong but can't you ask the land lord?
I normally look to see if it's at a park, or close to the road
Walk in and fish til you get kicked out. Give no fucks. I sneak into ponds all the time.
soevasive same bro😂
Hey Chris, great video. Thanks!
Thanks! Glad you liked it
Good video thanks for the tips
Wow that was pretty clever brilliant!
Dude you need to get Jon and them to advertise your channel, cuz you need thousands of subs. This is awesome
Thanks my man! Hoping the channel grows, show your friends :)
awesome video!! helped me find some great spots! keep up the great work, love your channel!!!
solid video man. I am a fellow northern IL resident as well. thanks for the tip
WOW I HAD NO IDEA !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Keep pumpin out the great vids man!
Thanks! Plan on it!
I find most of my pond spots this way. Great Vid.
Amazing video! You really taught me a lot thanks!
Really great video! Great work helping folks out, i am a huge fan of imagery recon of lakes and areas. Keep it up, i clicked that sub button! Go Easy!
Thanks dude, much appreciated! Doing your research always puts you a step ahead
Incredible video my man. Keep it up.
Nice video Chris - i've found a lot of lakes and ponds around my area to explore - tried one so far with good results - thanks
lol i live right next to taht first pond you picked in aurora. its got 6+s in there!
First time on your channel, I learned a lot in that video! Thanks for the tips! I don't use google earth too often which clearly is a mistake. I had no idea you could change the time! Thanks! Keep making great vids! Subscribed.
+FISHFANATIC95 thanks my man!! Hope you continue to enjoy!
Wow i can fish there tomorrow if i wanted too, i live close by
Good lookin dude
Awesome vid, thanks for the tip
Thanks for the support!
This is very helpful!
Glad to hear!
Haha im going to traverse city to visit family thanks for showing me torch lake
I’ve found a pond created in 1960 and I’ve been there twice, BOTH times I broke my PB the first time I caught a 7.5 the next time a 7.8
This is a great video. I can't tell you how much time I waste looking on Google Earth for spots.
Thanks! It can sure be addicting..
Tysm for this video I was watching the frog technique vid and I went here
+Jake Dombroski thanks my man, hope you can put it to use!
nice
this was the vid i was searching for
i really find this vid helpfull thanks chris
Glad you enjoyed!
Thanks for the tip!!
Glad you enjoyed!
your luck you got a lot of ponds I live in Merced county and only have a canal where me and my friend ride our bikes to and only catch carp and once in a while large mouth bass and the nearby rivers aren't good fishing spots. But I never thought of using Google Earth lol thanks for the good video.
I was lucky for sure, glad you enjoyed!
Love your vids man!!
Great information thanks!!
+Chris Ogletree glad it can be of use to you!!
Appreciate the new spots in Aurora! How about Lisle, IL?
In my area there are no public ponds. Everyone owns them. There's a golf course with 7 pound bass, and it's not allowed to be fished. There's also 3 nice ponds too.
same
GREAT VIDEO
good video. I have use Google Earth for years to do the same.
Great video, dude. The only problem for me is literally every single body of water within 30 miles is private property, no trespassing, etc. Like why do people care so much about people fishing?
TylerrFTW because they are communists. Only explanation
U need to do a video for different lures to use for different season and river to lakes are ponds
Great tips also use BING and use /mapspreview and select BIRDS EYE View in the upper right and that is done by airplane not satellite. Some areas are all blocky and strange but it is a great way to see really up to date views of the area you are planning on going to. I use it to find cuts and guts in the ocean so I can find the place that fish are holding up.
Also a great tool to use, great point!
Really cool vid bro
Thank you!
Geez bro your videos are better than flairs bro good stuff!
Not quite, but thanks :)
lol flair isnt hard to beat!
+Chris' Outdoor Adventures so u rather act like his bitch yea
opinion
Loved the vid man
Thanks!!
Whats up dude found this video randomly, didn't expect you to pull up a spot half an hour away from me hahaha. I live in Mt. Prospect I fish everyday. Let's fish sometime!
PS. how do I get all these features on my google earth? is it for mac only? im only getting the regular maps shit but im on Earth
Great Video!
Thanks!
Really good video!
Thanks!
To add to this I would get apps like fish brain and look in your area to see what the pond might hold
I think that is a very good tool to use for ponds
It has helped me for years now!
Thanks for the tips!
Glad you enjoyed!
high quality ponds there chris
There's many around you just gotta get out and find em!
Hey man, any chance you could post your pins somehow on the chicagoland area? I'd love to give some of those ponds a shot
awsome used it found a new pond right away
Thanks Chris
This is the single most useful fishing video I have seen on RUclips...atleast for me. Instant sub!
CHRIS! this video is amazing! Could you posted the full name of the app? I'm also on a mac and I see a few different ones that cost. I'm completely capable of paying for it, just want to make sure I get the right one. Please & thanks!!