My buddy saw you guys at Cabelas on your way up and said you guys talked to him for like 30 minutes and that you were the coolest guys ever!! Much love from your Michigan fans.
LOVED THIS! Watched from beginning to end. Currently living in my car, so fishing isn't a priority these days. However, I'm working on changing that. Thanks for taking me fishing with you. It really gives me more motivation to change my situation for the better, so I can get back on the water and catch some toads. Thank you, brother! ✊🏾👍🏾💪🏾🙏🏾🎣
Its awsome to see another grown man enjoy fishing on the same level as myself . i also get fresh line often and tie off as fast as possible and befor i even get back to set myself the line is already on its way out. I have never watched anyone fish for this long in my 40 years but the sheer joy that i totaly relate to, is glorious... Keep on keepin on
Matt: Please do more of this type of video. I agree that showing all the work involved is needed. At 70 it helps me know that my fishing can have ups and downs and that’s OK. Kids watching need to see the work to control their expectations. I can imagine people saying “they always catch fish, what am I doing wrong”. The answer is they are doing things right, they just need to keep improving their skills and be patient. What an amazing video. Loved the 12 mile run. Loved the 6.2# monster. Loved the fun! Thanks for taking us along!👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Thank you Larry! This is the exact type of feedback we're looking for. I appreciate you taking the time to share your perspective as well as the time to watch the video.
TacticalBassin : Thank you! Your videos are the best, most worthwhile entertainment available. Kids can watch and parents know there is nothing to worry about, other than the kids will want to go fishing. Is that so bad?
MLF just held a tournament in Door County WI. (Green Bay). The final Talley of Bass over 2 #s was close to an amazing 3,000 fish weighing almost 9,000 #s. An average of 3#s. All catch and release. This may be the SMB capital of the world. Come and enjoy WI hospitality.
I’ve learned much from your videos. This one even more so as I watched you cast time and again not catch a fish and see you hunt. I see you fan cast, change rods and lures, use various retrieves, adapt then move on after several attempts. I went from 90% of my fishing days skunks to 90% catching. You’ve helped me make some incredible memories with family, the most memorable is my six year old daughter catching 106 fish in a single day, 4 bass, 102 sunfish. I wish you all the best in your new home. Thank you for all you do.
amen brother, the great lakes weather and water situation can go from flat calm to 6 to 8 footers in an hour or less. nothing like catching smallies on the big water. keep doing what you do, you guys rock
The only thing that could make this video better would be if you were in Kentucky filming with me as your Bourbon Trail guide. It really is amazing how much work goes into your videos. We appreciate you guys teaching us how to be better fisherman.
I’m from Louisville, the highlands and , now live in North Carolina. I have brothers still in Louisville and I visit them a couple of times a year. Tight Lines , Floyd’s Fork is showing some nice smallies right now. 🎣😜🎣🍀🍀🍀
Hi Guys ! Love the show. The raw and uncut psychologically levels the playing field, in that it shows the "dead time" between bites. Believe it or not, it has given me confidence that it us NOT every cast. I'm more enthusiastic and open minded. I get to see you guys using your knowledge, BUT..making mistakes too! I've learned a ton from your show. Humility is the "magnet" for incoming knowledge. Thanks Guys! I'm hooked ! 👍👍
Gar are my absolute favorite fish. Not to eat or to catch, but just overall. They are like dumb puppy cats and very gentle and calm given their ferocious look! I love how they will run up and smell your bait if they are unsure. Haha!
I'd definitely like to see more videos like this. I feel like these types of videos are as close as some of us will ever get to actually being on the boat with you/Tim/etc. I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of this vid, and the other raw vids you do.
3 hours of straight awesomeness, Great video man. I had put in a order for some pizza and wings while I watched. Love how you kept us informed on what was going on. Hey can you show us what your seeing on the electronics if you can. Do you think a watermelon color Zoom Super Fluke or a 1/4 oz spinner bait would have worked better. Since you had a lot of chop on the water
Dude, thanks for this video. I just have this running on another monitor while I'm working and I'm listening to your narration as you're fishing and I'll glance over when you get excited or hook up. I love smallies. I have their tropical brethren to play with down here in SoFla. Really interesting video and learning a lot. Can't wait to get out there on the great lakes.
Please make more of these type of video’s. Watching the different reeling techniques you used was awesome. You gotta give us a 3 to 4 hour flipping session. In some really heavy stuff.
kinda comforting to know you dont catch a ten pounder every cast. that said, this format has its appeal. like watching the us open, there is a lot to be learned by watching whiffs as well as hits. many thanks for the transparency and help. some of us oldsters dont have years to learn the technique necessary for a good day on the water. peace
Matt you can tell your from California. All Midwesterners would be in shorts and t-shirts! Love this style of video. It’s like Christmas morning when we receive a new video....Thanks!
Watched the whole video. Did it in several sessions. I like these videos every now and then. Being as long as it is it takes a little while to get threw the whole thing.
First video I've seen of yours and I LOVED it. Been getting into fishing more and more, it's nice to watch the different techniques and learn about how you find the fish and baits used! Keep them coming!
these are great videos. I can just let them play in the background at work, and wait for Guru Matt to make noise, then click over for the money shot. Been a TB fan forever. Going to go buy my TB shades and whatever else I want after work today. Cheers, you two.
I'm really looking forward to watching this! How long to stay on a spot and when to switch baits in real time is gonna help my game so much as a new fisherman. Thank you for this video and all the other content you put out. I watch EVERY one.
This was great. Had a Bassmaster Live kind of vibe. Watched the whole thing with my coffee early this morning. You guys are putting out GREAT content. Thank you.
i loved it. Watched every minute in bits and pieces over a couple of weeks and learned a lot. So much better than just seeing fantastic catches. I especially like the commentary: how to choose a spot, what to look for in weather, the decision-making, spotting the fish and telling us what you're doing to attract their attention, switching to a different set-up all of a sudden. I even sat back and enjoyed the mesmerizing ride on the water! My conveyance is a Hobie Proangler, so I can't run 10-15 miles from one spot to another, but I can pick a time of year, a day of calm wind, a bay on Lake Erie or something that makes sense for me, and of course, living in mid-Michigan, my county has 295 lakes with a good number I can access. Thank you so much!
I love these videos. I hope you post more like this it further explains everything you have taught everyone over the years. For instance I keep watching your reel twitches and your rod movements to further understand what you do to get your bites. In my honest opinion these videos are way more informative to the more advanced fishermen who already know what to throw, but are missing the subtleties that advance an angler to the next level. I would absolutely love to see this type of video for a body of water you have never fished before so we could watch you develop a pattern and evolve it throughout the day without prior knowledge of the fishery. Maybe even take us through your approach before ever leaving the ramp. A walk through of you looking for special spots on the map/gps before even taking off. Then as you develop an idea of what the fish are doing show how you find more like areas or areas that are different that would help you either produce more or bigger fish and why. Every time you guys press that record button I swear it is gold! Please keep up the awesome work!
On my firdt fishing in my life using rod with jerkbait i never thought im using the correct methods like reeling slow and giving 1 twitch thanks for now i know im doing wrong thats why i Cant get a bites again this video helps me alot From Philippines here
Yeah, my rule for Lake Erie is >10 knot = NO. At 10 knot winds,, you're talking 3 footers, and these waves aren't predictable 'rollers', I call 'em 'bobbers' and they beat you and your boat up big time. The walleye guys, with 21' Deep V's and shock absorber seats can handle up to 6's, but not my Aluminum RT188. Nope.
Not sure how i just found this! Great episode. I need to do some of this stuff on my channel for sure. I have had several opportunities for teaching moments both good and bad. Thanks for doing this!
You asked, and here's my answer: YES!!! Please, PLEASE do more full-length, unedited films of your day trips. Matt, this video was not only a true and real portrayal of Lake Michigan smallmouth fishing. It also showed me the simplicity of the strategy typically used by a highly skilled, very experienced angler (you). I expected you to change lures frequently; you didn't, relying essentially on just two all day. I expected you to try different colors of the same lure; you didn't. I expected you to "run and gun" more when the fishing in a chosen spot was slow; you didn't. All three of these "lessons" will help me a lot in my own time on the water this season, and I'm very grateful.
I lpve my ultralight gear, use it about 90% of the time I have so much fun with it. I have multiple rods and gear, medium, MH, XH and yet it always goes back to the fun my my UL.
That was awesome that you stuck it out with the shallow water but i think there we're about 18 feet of water still i love your videos I've learned a lot from you...... Keep fishing 🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣
Open water makes it fairly easy to catch large fish on light tackle. 1991 i caught a 9 lb. Tiger Muskie on 2lb test line jigging through the ice on January 1. Took forever . Just takes patience.
Matt, good to see another guy sweat banding his ball cap!!! I just washed two out in the sink that looked like I had been out on the salt flats. Great Video as always.
On Erie. Sungill has been my top producer second to goby. I’d always heard they like chanteuses and black. 4 years I’ve went up there they haven’t produced for me. I go Memorial Day week every year that being said 3.3 is the size. I’ve upscaled too 3.8 and a 4.3. Trying for a bigger bite. It totally shuts the bite off for me. Their that keyed in on the 3.3. Thanks for the additional tips I look forward to trying this may.
I picked up 6 white trout at the fish market yesterday (LOL) waiting for my new scooter batteries to get here so I can get on the water, chomping at the bit (LMAO)
My buddy saw you guys at Cabelas on your way up and said you guys talked to him for like 30 minutes and that you were the coolest guys ever!! Much love from your Michigan fans.
Thanks Bradley! We're just guys that like to fish 🎣 Maybe we'll bump into you on the next trip through!
@@tacticalbassin True but you help everyone out immensely. I hope so, would love to shake you and Tim's hand.
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LOVED THIS! Watched from beginning to end.
Currently living in my car, so fishing isn't a priority these days. However, I'm working on changing that.
Thanks for taking me fishing with you. It really gives me more motivation to change my situation for the better, so I can get back on the water and catch some toads.
Thank you, brother!
✊🏾👍🏾💪🏾🙏🏾🎣
Its awsome to see another grown man enjoy fishing on the same level as myself . i also get fresh line often and tie off as fast as possible and befor i even get back to set myself the line is already on its way out. I have never watched anyone fish for this long in my 40 years but the sheer joy that i totaly relate to, is glorious... Keep on keepin on
Giving us a long fishing video but also cut points is the best! Thank you!
Thanks for watching!
Matt: Please do more of this type of video. I agree that showing all the work involved is needed. At 70 it helps me know that my fishing can have ups and downs and that’s OK. Kids watching need to see the work to control their expectations. I can imagine people saying “they always catch fish, what am I doing wrong”. The answer is they are doing things right, they just need to keep improving their skills and be patient. What an amazing video. Loved the 12 mile run. Loved the 6.2# monster. Loved the fun! Thanks for taking us along!👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Thank you Larry! This is the exact type of feedback we're looking for. I appreciate you taking the time to share your perspective as well as the time to watch the video.
TacticalBassin : Thank you! Your videos are the best, most worthwhile entertainment available. Kids can watch and parents know there is nothing to worry about, other than the kids will want to go fishing. Is that so bad?
@@larrystolzman9337 great comment ☺️
I like the uncut videos! In my opinion, it helps to see the thought process and changes you make. Thanks for the video!
There goes 3+ hours.......of pure fishing video bliss
Such a wholesome conversation with the gentleman on the sail boat. Love it.
Thanks for taking us fishing. Lots of great information and it looked like you were having tons of fun, which is the best part of fishing
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MLF just held a tournament in Door County WI. (Green Bay). The final Talley of Bass over 2 #s was close to an amazing 3,000 fish weighing almost 9,000 #s. An average of 3#s. All catch and release. This may be the SMB capital of the world. Come and enjoy WI hospitality.
what a smallmouth great job!!
I’ve learned much from your videos. This one even more so as I watched you cast time and again not catch a fish and see you hunt. I see you fan cast, change rods and lures, use various retrieves, adapt then move on after several attempts.
I went from 90% of my fishing days skunks to 90% catching. You’ve helped me make some incredible memories with family, the most memorable is my six year old daughter catching 106 fish in a single day, 4 bass, 102 sunfish.
I wish you all the best in your new home.
Thank you for all you do.
Thats amazing!! We're happy to have a tiny little part in those memories 😊
amen brother, the great lakes weather and water situation can go from flat calm to 6 to 8 footers in an hour or less. nothing like catching smallies on the big water. keep doing what you do, you guys rock
I just flipped the kill switch.
I’m ready to jump into the water after an hour.
The only thing that could make this video better would be if you were in Kentucky filming with me as your Bourbon Trail guide. It really is amazing how much work goes into your videos. We appreciate you guys teaching us how to be better fisherman.
Robert Timmerman hey Robert, I’m from Kentucky and I have fished all over the lakes throughout, just wanna say hello brother
Will Perryman hey Will. Thanks for reaching out. I’m in Louisville.
I’m from Louisville, the highlands and , now live in North Carolina. I have brothers still in Louisville and I visit them a couple of times a year. Tight Lines , Floyd’s Fork is showing some nice smallies right now. 🎣😜🎣🍀🍀🍀
Will Perryman I’ve never caught a Smallmouth. It’s on my bucket list for 2020. I’m in PRP.
I just enjoy watching people who fish for a living fish just like every day normal folks like those of us watching your videos.
This is gonna be perfect for organizing the tackle cave!
Hi Guys ! Love the show. The raw and uncut psychologically levels the playing field, in that it shows the "dead time" between bites. Believe it or not, it has given me confidence that it us NOT every cast. I'm more enthusiastic and open minded. I get to see you guys using your knowledge, BUT..making mistakes too! I've learned a ton from your show. Humility is the "magnet" for incoming knowledge. Thanks Guys! I'm hooked ! 👍👍
Great stuff Matt! Love me some Megabass Dark Sleepers!! Giant catcher!
Gar are my absolute favorite fish. Not to eat or to catch, but just overall. They are like dumb puppy cats and very gentle and calm given their ferocious look! I love how they will run up and smell your bait if they are unsure. Haha!
I'd definitely like to see more videos like this. I feel like these types of videos are as close as some of us will ever get to actually being on the boat with you/Tim/etc. I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of this vid, and the other raw vids you do.
3 hours of straight awesomeness, Great video man. I had put in a order for some pizza and wings while I watched. Love how you kept us informed on what was going on. Hey can you show us what your seeing on the electronics if you can. Do you think a watermelon color Zoom Super Fluke or a 1/4 oz spinner bait would have worked better. Since you had a lot of chop on the water
As an old man that I am I want to set while fishing. I'd fall in if I'm on my feet a lot for sure. Great to watch none the less.
love to see this style! great job!
Dude, thanks for this video. I just have this running on another monitor while I'm working and I'm listening to your narration as you're fishing and I'll glance over when you get excited or hook up. I love smallies. I have their tropical brethren to play with down here in SoFla. Really interesting video and learning a lot. Can't wait to get out there on the great lakes.
I loved this video, very organic feel to it. Keep em comin!
@1:54:23 "... OH, THATS A GIANT!" boy howdy you weren't kidding! what BEAST! WOOOOOOOW!
Please make more of these type of video’s. Watching the different reeling techniques you used was awesome. You gotta give us a 3 to 4 hour flipping session. In some really heavy stuff.
I just got a new 75" TV and it just like I'm in the boat with you! I absolutely love this format. Thanks
Great vids.. I learn something every time I watch you guys.. 🔥
I enjoy the uncut videos while working from home. I just finished (paused during a few meetings) and now it’s my turn to go fishing!
kinda comforting to know you dont catch a ten pounder every cast. that said, this format has its appeal. like watching the us open, there is a lot to be learned by watching whiffs as well as hits. many thanks for the transparency and help. some of us oldsters dont have years to learn the technique necessary for a good day on the water. peace
One of the BEST!
I enjoy watching you go through the whole process of catching fish.
Matt you can tell your from California. All Midwesterners would be in shorts and t-shirts!
Love this style of video.
It’s like Christmas morning when we receive a new video....Thanks!
I know tacticalbassin fans love these unedited contents shows how sometimes it tough fishing
So cool. Great idea. I think I’m going to go to sleep tonight with these sounds as a lullaby
Matt's "smaller fish" happens to be my PB smallie. lol
Love the uncut video. Need more of these.
Perfect timing on that re-tie 👍🏻
Count me in, awesome. ready go fish.
Watched the whole video. Did it in several sessions. I like these videos every now and then. Being as long as it is it takes a little while to get threw the whole thing.
Started at the beginning, skipped nothing, and this is may be my favorite video yet.
I'd love to see you make a video all about fish attractants. What works and what doesn't.
Yes! I've seen them, bought them, tried them, and I'm still not sure they even work. Love to have your opinion on this.
I think they work to a point . when worming a bass may just hang on longer . better feel, better hookset .
what a gentlerman, clear words
Dude , I love all of your videos !!! Thanks for the boat ride !!!
You guys are awesome! Your content is sooo appreciated during lockdown!
Be safe! 💢👊🏻🐟💢
Thank you!
Love me some raw uncut footage. Thanks for sharing. It was an awesome vid!
Love these kinds of videos you guys are awesome
First video I've seen of yours and I LOVED it. Been getting into fishing more and more, it's nice to watch the different techniques and learn about how you find the fish and baits used! Keep them coming!
These guys are the best . Check out Richard Gene the fishing machine if you'd like . Different style but tons to be learned.
thank you senior the information about fishing tools is very good
Awesome! Love the uncut video's! Keep up the great work
these are great videos. I can just let them play in the background at work, and wait for Guru Matt to make noise, then click over for the money shot. Been a TB fan forever. Going to go buy my TB shades and whatever else I want after work today. Cheers, you two.
Love This!
That boat rides nice Matt ..great vid thank you
I like this type video, keep them comming!
Awesome video idea 🤙🏻 thanks for having the times in the description
Surprise species looks like a brook trout, nice one at that!
Such an awesome lake! Keep the uncut videos coming! Haha.
Loved the uncut amateur hour. Good to know I am not the only one who does stuff like that. :-)
I'm really looking forward to watching this! How long to stay on a spot and when to switch baits in real time is gonna help my game so much as a new fisherman. Thank you for this video and all the other content you put out. I watch EVERY one.
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I like this style video..do more. It shows the thought process of how to learn to fish.
This was great. Had a Bassmaster Live kind of vibe. Watched the whole thing with my coffee early this morning. You guys are putting out GREAT content. Thank you.
Thanks!! That was a lot to watch but it sure was fun to film. I hope you guys have been doing well!
i loved it. Watched every minute in bits and pieces over a couple of weeks and learned a lot. So much better than just seeing fantastic catches. I especially like the commentary: how to choose a spot, what to look for in weather, the decision-making, spotting the fish and telling us what you're doing to attract their attention, switching to a different set-up all of a sudden. I even sat back and enjoyed the mesmerizing ride on the water! My conveyance is a Hobie Proangler, so I can't run 10-15 miles from one spot to another, but I can pick a time of year, a day of calm wind, a bay on Lake Erie or something that makes sense for me, and of course, living in mid-Michigan, my county has 295 lakes with a good number I can access. Thank you so much!
I have a question question for a the kids and 😢if 😢❤❤t😅😢me ik😮u😮h
I love these videos. I hope you post more like this it further explains everything you have taught everyone over the years. For instance I keep watching your reel twitches and your rod movements to further understand what you do to get your bites. In my honest opinion these videos are way more informative to the more advanced fishermen who already know what to throw, but are missing the subtleties that advance an angler to the next level. I would absolutely love to see this type of video for a body of water you have never fished before so we could watch you develop a pattern and evolve it throughout the day without prior knowledge of the fishery. Maybe even take us through your approach before ever leaving the ramp. A walk through of you looking for special spots on the map/gps before even taking off. Then as you develop an idea of what the fish are doing show how you find more like areas or areas that are different that would help you either produce more or bigger fish and why. Every time you guys press that record button I swear it is gold! Please keep up the awesome work!
Hey Matt, do a raw video of a swimbait day!!!! 🔥❤️
Watched the whole show. Thank You...
What an awesome day. 6.2! Thats crazy
Awesome - thanks for videoing the boat ride hauling ass down the lake lol
Need way more videos like this
That water is beautiful
On my firdt fishing in my life using rod with jerkbait i never thought im using the correct methods like reeling slow and giving 1 twitch thanks for now i know im doing wrong thats why i Cant get a bites again this video helps me alot
From Philippines here
Agree you should mix one of these in here and there. Beautiful scenery in addition to fish catches.
Thanks for checking it out!
Watched whole thing! Good video
Yeah, my rule for Lake Erie is >10 knot = NO. At 10 knot winds,, you're talking 3 footers, and these waves aren't predictable 'rollers', I call 'em 'bobbers' and they beat you and your boat up big time. The walleye guys, with 21' Deep V's and shock absorber seats can handle up to 6's, but not my Aluminum RT188. Nope.
I know that you've done videos on breaking down lakes but can you do a video on how you break down these land locked oceans 😅
Love it! The whole dang 3hr 40min! This is exactly what I was looking for. Ultralight for Ultrabig! Challenge on! Exprides on duty :)
Thanks for watching and good luck!!
Not sure how i just found this! Great episode. I need to do some of this stuff on my channel for sure. I have had several opportunities for teaching moments both good and bad. Thanks for doing this!
Loved the format. Shows what it really takes! Thank you Matt.
Thanks! We're both glad you checked it out. 👊
Love this kind of videos, it looks like I am fishing there with Matt. Thanks Tactical guys!
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I invite you to a fish off in the Carolinas lake james. I see you like small mouth give Hickory Hitters bass fishing a shot????
You asked, and here's my answer: YES!!! Please, PLEASE do more full-length, unedited films of your day trips. Matt, this video was not only a true and real portrayal of Lake Michigan smallmouth fishing. It also showed me the simplicity of the strategy typically used by a highly skilled, very experienced angler (you). I expected you to change lures frequently; you didn't, relying essentially on just two all day. I expected you to try different colors of the same lure; you didn't. I expected you to "run and gun" more when the fishing in a chosen spot was slow; you didn't. All three of these "lessons" will help me a lot in my own time on the water this season, and I'm very grateful.
I lpve my ultralight gear, use it about 90% of the time I have so much fun with it. I have multiple rods and gear, medium, MH, XH and yet it always goes back to the fun my my UL.
love the raw vids, keep 'em coming!
I love this sooo much lol
Really like the uncut video. I live in Wisconsin and have fished Green Bay for Smallmouth. Give Washington Island a try.
ive seen everything you guys have put out and this is my favorite.
Thanks for the feedback! I'm so glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks for the vid very interesting thumbs up!
Awesome video!!!
Uncut is real fishing.
Nice catch buddy💪🏻🎣
That was awesome that you stuck it out with the shallow water but i think there we're about 18 feet of water still i love your videos I've learned a lot from you...... Keep fishing 🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣
Open water makes it fairly easy to catch large fish on light tackle. 1991 i caught a 9 lb. Tiger Muskie on 2lb test line jigging through the ice on January 1. Took forever . Just takes patience.
I was fishing for crappie
Matt, good to see another guy sweat banding his ball cap!!! I just washed two out in the sink that looked like I had been out on the salt flats. Great Video as always.
Bwahaha it's a never ending battle!
Keep making these!!
On Erie. Sungill has been my top producer second to goby. I’d always heard they like chanteuses and black. 4 years I’ve went up there they haven’t produced for me. I go Memorial Day week every year that being said 3.3 is the size. I’ve upscaled too 3.8 and a 4.3. Trying for a bigger bite. It totally shuts the bite off for me. Their that keyed in on the 3.3. Thanks for the additional tips I look forward to trying this may.
Huge smallie... nice catch!
I picked up 6 white trout at the fish market yesterday (LOL) waiting for my new scooter batteries to get here so I can get on the water, chomping at the bit (LMAO)
The mystery fish is a brook trout. You’re a lucky dog, Matt, I’ve been trying for 3 decades to do that on a fly rod..
Next year...lol
Dennis Attard not a brook trout, it’s a splake. Cross between speckle trout and lake trout.
Wow that's amazing catch 🔥nice fish !!