Man if anybody deserves a blue trophy!! You have been grinding for years !! Along the way you have tought alot of people a ton of things !! You are a true gentleman and professional!! Nothing but respect !! At least from me !! God bless good luck in 2022 !!! Breakout year !!🤩🤩🤩😲😲😲🐐🐐🐐💯💯💯
I always love it when a live camera is on your boat because you go out of your way to explain what you're doing and your enthusiasm is the best! Great sound track on this video too!
The attitude of this dude is what its all about. Few get to this level in the game and even fewer are this genuine. Always rootin for ya (unless I ever get to share the water with ya lol). Impressive video and editing on top of everything else
You handled it like a champion. Don’t know if I could’ve smiled and been so friendly after that. They say a true champion is judged on his bad days not his good. Awesome job
Its nice how you take time to observe and enjoy the nature around you, like the gar and butterfly. Things as those are why we fish to begin with. Respect bro!
Been a fan ever since you first started on the Elites! Thanks for sharing with us, Love to see you come fish Caney Lake in Louisiana, the lake that started the "Florida craze" in our state. My two biggest from here are 10.24 and 12.8.
Good production on the video and liked the fleet on the soundtrack. Keep up the good work and keep grinding that win is coming. First one always the hardest.
@@Zaldaingerous I can only imagine man… I remember the rain you’re talking about. We’re still dealing with that in one of my favorite lakes. Tucked wayyyy back in the flooded inaccessible reeds right now.
Your the reason I started using the 6 and 8” magdraft, the look on people’s face when I roll up throwing an 8” mag on my 7’8” extra heavy is priceless!
I love how you had a deck full of rods strapped down when you arrived at your first spot, then pulled a different rod out of the locker for your first presentation. Lol good strategy!!!
I was in a tournament with my brother, had a good one come off at the boat flip bounce off the second windshield and go right back in the water. We laughed so hard, no one got mad...
When I saw you fishing that pier at Isle du Bois first thing on tv, I knew you were going to catch a good one there. That is such a fishy spot! I’ve caught 2 over 8 lbs in club tournaments over the last few years I’ve fished there. One tournament we never cranked the big engine, lol! I suspect they chase crappie/gizzards that are hanging out on the brushpiles at the end, and where the actual pier starts from the rocks. This was a great quality video. I love the big bait fearlessness! You unlocked the code at Fork as well! I was pulling for you! New subcriber here. Good luck!👍
DUDE awesome! feed us more of that! behind the scenes, we know the fishing part, its the step by step. someone should should do a step by step how to for the first times for BFL or what ever BASS has for the weekend warrior from signing up on the website, paying the entry fee, going to the meeting, getting paired with your angler/co-angler discussing the next tournament day, whats a proper amount of money a co-angler should pay his boater, how to check-in at the end of your tournament time, up all the way to exiting the podium at weigh-in.
Dude you are so bad ass brother!!! I dont watch pros at all dont like the way fish are treated no reason fish should endure all that stress but your style of fishing is awesome Im a big baiter no conventional dont do tourneys no interest love chasing trophy size bass you are very good to watch hope you win next time Cheers!! :))
Kudos to TPWD for assistance in keeping fish alive for that trek to FW. Brutal wind but that's common in North Texas. Last two Mays we have had massive rains
Man, I saw you today 11/14/21 @ Lewisville lake. I was loading up my boat right next to you at the end of the day. I recognized you from watching your videos, I should’ve said hi. I thought you were from California for some reason though and I didn’t think you would be out here in Texas so I thought it was just someone who looked like you. But, then I saw this video and I was absolutely sure it was you! Lol. If you ever come back to Lewisville and I am there, hopefully I get a chance to meet you.
So Chris,. I always thought the fish go shallow when the water level is rising. All those flooded bushes inside, and around those islands I figured would of been loaded. 3 ft of water way back inside!! Push pole time with a jig, and a frog.. Big fish know when it's tournament day some how.. Don't they?? 😅
Do aggrevating that I missed yall here this year. I live in fort worth but wasn't following bassmasters at the time when u were here. Really sucks. Won't make that mistake again. Just hope it won't be too long before the next time.
“The great mistake is to anticipate the outcome of the engagement; you ought not to be thinking of whether it ends in victory or defeat. Let nature take its course, and your tools will strike at the right moment.” -Bruce Lee
Random question, I see you have forward facing sonar on your boat for this event. I’m thinking about investing in it. Have you been able to see followers with big glide on that thing? Like windy conditions, more stained water, instances where you can’t see into the water.
This made my day! Great to see TZ stylin’ and profilin’ too! :) Ok.. girl question.. how in the heck to you prevent knots in your hair rippin down the lake? I’ve braided it, bunned it, twisted it.. I’m about 2 seconds from just cutting it off!!! Help! (And before anyone asks, I don’t have social media to send a private message) :) oh girls 🙄 I know.
Lol, lots of leave in conditioner and products like biosilk then a pony tail with a head band. If you can leave your hat on and hold onto it so it doesn’t fly off, that helps even more. -tz
This dude is already doing his own you tube channel which means hes already planned his retirement. Dudes that think that far ahead are " Dangerous ". Good for you Chris...ride it dude ride it
When the water rises the fish push hard into the shallow cover, I usually do better offshore when the water is falling and the fish move to structure and deep cover
@@Zaldaingerous this years summer fishing definitely hasn’t stuck to the mold here in the us. It’s either way flooded out east or way down out west. It’s almost like everything you know doesn’t work this year!
Will the days of the 40,000 person crowds ever come back to the Classic?? Ray sure made the sport what it was in the 90’s, but did commercialism run many fans off??
We've got to find a way to package a weigh-in better now with all the ways to see results without being there. They are really long, I get the struggle to sit through one and stay engaged. But the weigh-ins also are what the kids remember forever, the big stage and those lights and the fans cheering. Goosebumps.
What went wrong? You didn't call Jimmy Houston... THAT'S WHAT WENT WRONG... lol. For those unaware, Jimmy Houston is a fishing phenom, BassMasters Champion for decades, and his wife, Chris Houston is a multi-award-winning Ladies BassMaster Champion. For several years. Jimmy is sponsored by O'Reilly Auto Parts, and SO many other National brand names. Want more JHO (Jimmy Houston Outdoors)? 500K+ subs on fb. Jimmy is Nationally Syndicated on many sports channels around/across the US. ESPN and more, etc. ... and over 17K on his Catch of the Day (COTD) daily devotional on YT. You get a fishing tip and a short Scripture reading. Usually less than 5 minutes, plus or minus. The COTD vids are posted every morning at 5 a.m. Central/Oklahoma time. The day after Easter, Jimmy was on a road trip, 700 miles away from home. His wife suffered a brain aneurism, a stroke. Thankfully, some fam members were there at Twin Eagles Ranch. They met in high school. Childhood sweethearts. Please? He is going through some rough waters these days, and has a HUGE weight on his shoulders, caring for his childhood sweetheart, taking care of the Ranch, running off to film in other parts of the US, boat in tow, for TV shows and National appearances several states away, caring for his beautiful bride... the list goes on... and on; yet, he still keeps on keeping on, with the Lord as his anchor, a smile on his face, and an encouraging word for all. He is nothing short of a great Patriarch, and an amazing dad, husband, grandpa, business man... and my eternal brother in Christ. Talk about an amazing man??!!?? If you go to his websites, like and sub to ALL..? Tell him that Major Old Lady sent you, aka, "Mom". Hehehe... He'll know... just saying. Love you, Jimmy, more than you will ever know.
@@Zaldaingerous I’m not a bass fisherman at all. I fish trout here in Louisiana. But if I could fish for a living I’d catch all the bass in the state lol.
@@Zaldaingerous Just got into the preacher jigs... this seems like the next logical step in my buying tackle journey... these northern bass never see lures like this
Man if anybody deserves a blue trophy!! You have been grinding for years !! Along the way you have tought alot of people a ton of things !! You are a true gentleman and professional!! Nothing but respect !! At least from me !! God bless good luck in 2022 !!! Breakout year !!🤩🤩🤩😲😲😲🐐🐐🐐💯💯💯
Your production on your videos is out of this world. You should seriously hit Netflix up and ask them to make this into a series. So good!
We are working on some things 😉
I always love it when a live camera is on your boat because you go out of your way to explain what you're doing and your enthusiasm is the best! Great sound track on this video too!
Thanks Justin! It is our job to give the audience something to stay engaged with on BASSlive and I try my hardest to do just that.
The attitude of this dude is what its all about. Few get to this level in the game and even fewer are this genuine. Always rootin for ya (unless I ever get to share the water with ya lol). Impressive video and editing on top of everything else
Thanks again Brandon 🙏
I appreciate you and what you seem to stand for. I am happy I get to root for one of the good guys. Keep slinging my man.
Joe, that means a heck of a lot. Thanks!
Yes!!!!! Right when I get off work. Gonna be a great night. Love the edits and filming. Makes a great feel for your tournaments.
Thank you 🙏🙏🙏
You handled it like a champion. Don’t know if I could’ve smiled and been so friendly after that. They say a true champion is judged on his bad days not his good. Awesome job
Thanks Nick 👊
Best edited videos on CZcams. Always pullin for you Chris I love that you always for for the win!
Thank you 👊 Johnny kills these edits!
Its nice how you take time to observe and enjoy the nature around you, like the gar and butterfly. Things as those are why we fish to begin with. Respect bro!
I'm a nerd about nature
Dude always pulling for you. Enjoy watching you do work👊🏻
Thanks dude 🙏
Absolutely awesome video! Thanks
Thanks Ugo!
Wow. Awesome seeing you kick it with the fans.
The Classic Expo was AWESOME to see in person this year.
Watt a way to end my busy day!!!
Thank you Mr. Zaldain
Thanks for giving it a go, David!
Absolutely love the content keep them coming
Thank you 🙏
Awesome video and a valiant effort Chris! I always enjoy your videos! You inspire me to go big! 🤙
The big bite makes it allll worth it
Always enjoy the videos! Good luck in the future!
Thanks! You too, Matt!
Love your videos Chris. When your in Texas you have to go for the big ones. Always pulling for you. You fish the way I want to fish. God Bless.
Thank you, Greg, and I agree!
So glad you make these videos. Zaldaingerous needs a camera in his boat at all times. I could watch him and Feider fish all day.
I could watch Llama fish all day too!
Excellent video always supporting you thanks really appreciate your time and effort to make these videos, God bless you and your family 🙏
Thank you so much for recognizing how much we put into these. We have a lot more we are working on now that the season has opened up some time.
Been a fan ever since you first started on the Elites! Thanks for sharing with us, Love to see you come fish Caney Lake in Louisiana, the lake that started the "Florida craze" in our state. My two biggest from here are 10.24 and 12.8.
Our buddy Mack from West Monroe talks about the big ones that place produces
Damn good to see you back mr.Z
Been a busy season but we’ve finally got some free time to focus on this channel!
Chris, you are definitely my favorite fisherman on the tour. Continue to stay strong, your day will come soon.
That means a lot. Thank you.
Whoever edits your videos is sooo legit. First time watching and subscribed for sure 💪💪
Johnny Z is the best in the game & completely self taught. He’s a fisherman just like us, too!!
I look forward to seeing you compete in the next one!
Thanks neighbor!!
Good production on the video and liked the fleet on the soundtrack. Keep up the good work and keep grinding that win is coming. First one always the hardest.
Thank you!!! And Johnny Z is the brains behind this week’s soundtrack 🎶
Incredible stuff man. This video was absolutely quality.
Thank you. We want to keep pumping out quality.
Love your fishing style! Will always be a big fan, wishing you the best! You get em next time!👊
Thank you 👊
Stoked to watch this man! Win or lose, you always bring something for us to learn. Appreciate that!
Thank you for saying that. This one hurt bad!
@@Zaldaingerous I can only imagine man… I remember the rain you’re talking about. We’re still dealing with that in one of my favorite lakes. Tucked wayyyy back in the flooded inaccessible reeds right now.
Hello my friend 😀
@@janosczovek8524 hey Janos! I’m workin on a video right now lol. Should be out by tomorrow!!
Excellent 👌
Your the reason I started using the 6 and 8” magdraft, the look on people’s face when I roll up throwing an 8” mag on my 7’8” extra heavy is priceless!
Very cool, Chase!!!! 👊🤘
There’s always a next year! Love the soundtrack, nice job out there Chris!😁👍🏽
Johnny picked the tunes on this one 🎶
@@Zaldaingerous Tell him he did good!
No regrets brother. Proud of you man! Went down slinging for the big ones.
Thanks brother 🙏
I love how you had a deck full of rods strapped down when you arrived at your first spot, then pulled a different rod out of the locker for your first presentation. Lol good strategy!!!
LOL - I told everyone I would not be throwing the spoon, too. And then, I decided what the heck, might as well.
Keep up the great sportsmanship too, we love you!
Thanks Bradley!
You are a stud and a legend in the game!
Thanks for the support 👊
I was in a tournament with my brother, had a good one come off at the boat flip bounce off the second windshield and go right back in the water. We laughed so hard, no one got mad...
I also love how many people have put their swimbait rods up and your out there chunking 8” swim baits still!
Only way I know!
When I saw you fishing that pier at Isle du Bois first thing on tv, I knew you were going to catch a good one there. That is such a fishy spot! I’ve caught 2 over 8 lbs in club tournaments over the last few years I’ve fished there. One tournament we never cranked the big engine, lol! I suspect they chase crappie/gizzards that are hanging out on the brushpiles at the end, and where the actual pier starts from the rocks. This was a great quality video. I love the big bait fearlessness! You unlocked the code at Fork as well! I was pulling for you! New subcriber here. Good luck!👍
Yessir, it is a super fishy spot!!!
Awesome video brother!
Thanks Tory!!!
This is a cinematic masterpiece.
That’s our vision 🙏 thank you for watching.
Your video Edits are 🔥 ! Every video is dope!
Thanks Aaron 🙏
When you do win it's going to be amazing !!! It will happen !!!
I cannot wait, Gary!
Old school, MS Slammer. We used to smash em on the CA, Delta on that wakebait. Gotta love it!
Still do on occasion 🤫
DUDE awesome! feed us more of that! behind the scenes, we know the fishing part, its the step by step. someone should should do a step by step how to for the first times for BFL or what ever BASS has for the weekend warrior from signing up on the website, paying the entry fee, going to the meeting, getting paired with your angler/co-angler discussing the next tournament day, whats a proper amount of money a co-angler should pay his boater, how to check-in at the end of your tournament time, up all the way to exiting the podium at weigh-in.
Awesome content 👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻
Thank you 🙌
Rooted for you the whole time man. Get at em next year bro.
🙏👊
Dude you are so bad ass brother!!! I dont watch pros at all dont like the way fish are treated no reason fish should endure all that stress but your style of fishing is awesome Im a big baiter no conventional dont do tourneys no interest love chasing trophy size bass you are very good to watch hope you win next time Cheers!! :))
Thanks Gary. I love hunting trophy bass too 😉
Reminds me alot of my home lake.. Bay Spring's Lake Reservoir.. built off the TN River or Pickwick Lake.
Trait fished Bay Springs in her Open, I believe.
Kudos to TPWD for assistance in keeping fish alive for that trek to FW. Brutal wind but that's common in North Texas. Last two Mays we have had massive rains
TPWD is the best in the biz
Great vid as always Jonnie is 👑
Johnny Z is the GOAT 🎥
Damn what's that killer song at 39 mins
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Lol yeah I found it on the description. You got some balls fishing those swimbaits... Most guys are too scared. Lol. Keep on keeping on!!!
The good ol days of Megabass :(
Dude I’m loving the content. I wish they bit better for you!
Thanks Dan! I wish they did too lol!
Hey you made the cut for next year so there’s that to look forward to! I’m bummed I couldn’t make the drive up from Houston
Hopefully, another Texas Classic is coming sooner than later!
@@Zaldaingerous hopefully another one at Conroe. Every time I go there it sucks but y’all made it an entertaining classic
@@hunterbull7804 I like Conroe 😁
Man, I saw you today 11/14/21 @ Lewisville lake. I was loading up my boat right next to you at the end of the day. I recognized you from watching your videos, I should’ve said hi. I thought you were from California for some reason though and I didn’t think you would be out here in Texas so I thought it was just someone who looked like you. But, then I saw this video and I was absolutely sure it was you! Lol. If you ever come back to Lewisville and I am there, hopefully I get a chance to meet you.
Hey Roger! I actually live here in DFW with my wife! She's from the area. Love it here!
@@Zaldaingerous oh really?! Cool so chances are I prob will be seeing you again on Lewisville lake. look forward to shaking your hand bud.
So Chris,.
I always thought the fish go shallow when the water level is rising. All those flooded bushes inside, and around those islands I figured would of been loaded. 3 ft of water way back inside!! Push pole time with a jig, and a frog..
Big fish know when it's tournament day some how.. Don't they?? 😅
Kudos to TX Parks and Wildlife for caring for the big fish!!
They did a GREAT job!
Like the GVF soundtrack.
Johnny brings the soundtrack heat in the edits 🔥
Gotta ask what’s your frog rod and jig rod set ups ? Love the content man
What lure retriever was that? I need a small one like that for my kayak.
Do aggrevating that I missed yall here this year. I live in fort worth but wasn't following bassmasters at the time when u were here. Really sucks. Won't make that mistake again. Just hope it won't be too long before the next time.
I hear there may be another Fort Worth Classic at some point, but honestly, I’m hoping on a different lake.
The quality. 🤟
Johnny Z keeps the content at a high level!
@@Zaldaingerous like your strategy to go for the win! Good luck next tournament
What big shad swimbaits were you using beside the mega bass soft plastic? Like what glides were you using?
Tater Hog
You gotta get a burger from the pit stop there in Bolivar if you ever hit it when they are open
“The great mistake is to anticipate the outcome of the engagement; you ought not to be thinking of whether it ends in victory or defeat. Let nature take its course, and your tools will strike at the right moment.” -Bruce Lee
Bruce is one of the wisest
Random question, I see you have forward facing sonar on your boat for this event. I’m thinking about investing in it. Have you been able to see followers with big glide on that thing? Like windy conditions, more stained water, instances where you can’t see into the water.
Yes, we spent some time on Fork swim baiting with it after the Classic and I was blown away with how much more efficient it allows me to be.
What brand are those sunglasses Zach has???
This made my day! Great to see TZ stylin’ and profilin’ too! :)
Ok.. girl question.. how in the heck to you prevent knots in your hair rippin down the lake? I’ve braided it, bunned it, twisted it.. I’m about 2 seconds from just cutting it off!!! Help! (And before anyone asks, I don’t have social media to send a private message) :) oh girls 🙄 I know.
Lol, lots of leave in conditioner and products like biosilk then a pony tail with a head band. If you can leave your hat on and hold onto it so it doesn’t fly off, that helps even more. -tz
@@Zaldaingerous thank you!!! I’ll let you know how it works!
@@Zaldaingerous update!! Biosilk is the answer!! They should sponsor you since you referred a new customer lol hope y’all are well!
This dude is already doing his own you tube channel which means hes already planned his retirement. Dudes that think that far ahead are " Dangerous ". Good for you Chris...ride it dude ride it
Haha!!! Thanks Nathan 🤘
Saludos from mexico
🙏 🇲🇽
Deverias enseñarnos unas pequeñas tecnicas de pesca carnadas cuando usarlas por ejemplo...saludos
Chris is THE man.. I don't care what anyone says.
And you can write that in your Bible
LOL 👊
What was the name of the song at 27:33 bc it’s awesome
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Best part of this video is Seth just smoking a dart wearing a suit
Target smaller bags for winning weights to are hooked on the big brusers its your passion also a weakness fan forever
Your time will come to win a Classic.
Thanks Jerad!
Is it just me or is the max quality for this video 360p?? Your a badass dude!
For whatever reason the HD version still hasn’t processed. It’s supposed to be 4K. Not sure what’s taking so long but hopefully it updates soon.
@@Zaldaingerous Alrighty! Gotta always watch these videos in 1080🤣
@@karsonsylvester8507 yeah we cannot figure out what’s going on. Frustrated!
Should be fixed now 👊🤘
When the water rises the fish push hard into the shallow cover, I usually do better offshore when the water is falling and the fish move to structure and deep cover
Yup fishing 101
Went through the lake of the ozarks 2 weeks ago and same shit 2-3 foot of water WAY up into the brush.
Changes everything 😫
@@Zaldaingerous this years summer fishing definitely hasn’t stuck to the mold here in the us. It’s either way flooded out east or way down out west. It’s almost like everything you know doesn’t work this year!
@@TANGYHATCHY I totally agree. It was hard for me this season, not a lot of traditional seasonal stuff at play. Def not bass fishing 101.
It sure is too bad that tournament didn't go down in March....
I feel the same way 😭
I recently moved to TX. It has rained every day for the last three months. I though texas was dry!!???
It’s crazy how saturated everything is rn
Talki seeds are the best no doubt
Hello, I'm called the (Eight Rodd Banditt) 🎣 but my real name is Cory, thanks to you for the videos! 🎣
Nice to meet you Cory/Nolann
I was there. 43:54
Heck yeah 👊
Will the days of the 40,000 person crowds ever come back to the Classic?? Ray sure made the sport what it was in the 90’s, but did commercialism run many fans off??
We've got to find a way to package a weigh-in better now with all the ways to see results without being there. They are really long, I get the struggle to sit through one and stay engaged. But the weigh-ins also are what the kids remember forever, the big stage and those lights and the fans cheering. Goosebumps.
Have you always been a Cowboy Chris? Nice hat 👍
I’m a new cowboy 🤠
Are you going to Rumble?
Lol always 💪🤘
What went wrong?
You didn't call Jimmy Houston... THAT'S WHAT WENT WRONG... lol.
For those unaware, Jimmy Houston is a fishing phenom, BassMasters Champion for decades, and his wife, Chris Houston is a multi-award-winning Ladies BassMaster Champion. For several years.
Jimmy is sponsored by O'Reilly Auto Parts, and SO many other National brand names.
Want more JHO (Jimmy Houston Outdoors)?
500K+ subs on fb.
Jimmy is Nationally Syndicated on many sports channels around/across the US. ESPN and more, etc.
... and over 17K on his Catch of the Day (COTD) daily devotional on YT. You get a fishing tip and a short Scripture reading. Usually less than 5 minutes, plus or minus.
The COTD vids are posted every morning at 5 a.m. Central/Oklahoma time.
The day after Easter, Jimmy was on a road trip, 700 miles away from home.
His wife suffered a brain aneurism, a stroke. Thankfully, some fam members were there at Twin Eagles Ranch. They met in high school. Childhood sweethearts.
Please? He is going through some rough waters these days, and has a HUGE weight on his shoulders, caring for his childhood sweetheart, taking care of the Ranch, running off to film in other parts of the US, boat in tow, for TV shows and National appearances several states away, caring for his beautiful bride... the list goes on... and on; yet, he still keeps on keeping on, with the Lord as his anchor, a smile on his face, and an encouraging word for all. He is nothing short of a great Patriarch, and an amazing dad, husband, grandpa, business man... and my eternal brother in Christ.
Talk about an amazing man??!!??
If you go to his websites, like and sub to ALL..?
Tell him that Major Old Lady sent you, aka, "Mom".
Hehehe... He'll know... just saying.
Love you, Jimmy, more than you will ever know.
Prayers for Jimmy’s family.
classic,go big or go home
That’s right!! 💪
I heard if you send me one of them Jersey's your landing % goes +10
Wish I was a pro.
I def don’t take for granted the opportunity to fish for a living.
@@Zaldaingerous I’m not a bass fisherman at all. I fish trout here in Louisiana. But if I could fish for a living I’d catch all the bass in the state lol.
@@joeconner2669 if you’re going to be a fisherman, LA is one of the states to have it all in!
@@Zaldaingerous yes we’re very lucky in the state.
I see you in Russia! Cool! Better fisherman you and you wife!)
👊🤘🇷🇺
*starts shopping big spoons*
Big flutter spoons are as addicting as big swimbaits for me
@@Zaldaingerous Just got into the preacher jigs... this seems like the next logical step in my buying tackle journey... these northern bass never see lures like this
Your a cross between Fergie and Jesus.
LOL
Bf
What’s Bf, Neil?