10 Pound Bass Gets Stuck On The Anchor! | A Monster Fish Story

[@TheSXTNYNR]

Matt, thank you for sharing your stories with the bass'n community.

[@tacticalbassin]

Happy to do it!

[@michaeljohnston4167]

I don't think I know a better story teller than Matt Allen...great story!!!

[@Ben-zz9nf]

same

[@tacticalbassin]

Thank you!!!

[@mafioso530]

just another great story. these stories are more then just stories for me, they're motivation and more. thanks again for all u guys do.

[@tacticalbassin]

Thanks Saul!

[@TheSnake2009]

As always, great story Matt, thanks!!!!

[@tacticalbassin]

Thanks Bud!

[@danielwalker5985]

Another great story Matt.

[@tacticalbassin]

Thanks Daniel!

[@FrogEaters]

Another great story Matt!! I hope you never run out of them.

[@tacticalbassin]

Thanks Tom!

[@moua_bassin9509]

Great story Matt. Keep it coming.

[@tacticalbassin]

Will do, thanks for watching!

[@jamesclouser7386]

Nice story, I am a 67 year old New Yorker and have been fishing a long time and have yet to break the 5 lb mark and it's story's and the tug on the line that keeps me fishing. I am going to retire to Florida and am excited knowing it could very well happen there . Love your videos keep them coming! Tight lines, Jim Clouser.

[@dondasher58]

James Clouser you will break that record in Florida! Good luck!

[@tacticalbassin]

Your turn is coming! Retirement is sweet!

[@kimehunt4501]

You are the only guys I would watch telling a fish story, because I believe every bit. I just caught my PB by double over my previous and at one point while the bass was about 30 feet behind me I smirked thinking about your stories.

[@tacticalbassin]

That's awesome! Congrats on the new PB!!

[@kimehunt4501]

Thanks, I'm going to start a little frame set up just like yours...only smaller.

[@christaylor4086]

Such a great story! Keep em coming!

[@tacticalbassin]

Thanks Bud!

[@kevindunahoo6401]

My favorite story so far! Y'all should do a video on the proper way to catch a stubborn bed fish.

[@tacticalbassin]

Great idea Kevin!

[@joshsorvino5899]

I am subbed to a few bass channels, but TB is who i respect the most. I wish I could hang with them for a day. These guys deserve 20 times the subs they have. So humble, but legends in my book

[@reellifebassfishingalexrey1330]

Dr Octagon lol i swearrr, i say the same shit, i frickin lovee these guys

[@tacticalbassin]

Thank you guys so much!!!

[@joshsorvino5899]

TacticalBassin Thank YOU guys for the videos

[@NoHandsAndy]

Dr Octagon amen to that

[@sherrywilliams808]

Im pretty sure matt is still a guide on clear lake try an book a trip w him i bet the knowledge of bass fishing you will learn that day will be phenomenal i was a co angler for a year and the way the pros can brake down a body of water is amazing there sharp

[@lojofishing]

Great story man. You have lost more big fish than I have caught lol

[@tacticalbassin]

Ha! Just keep fishing and they'll keep coming :-)

[@joshknight9208]

No words.....awsome!!! True fisho,i bet solo too👌

[@tedmccarthy1401]

I totally agree!!! I have caught some good ones but I have 3 heartbreaking stories that I relive in my brain all the time. I think if I only knew what I know now. keep fishing and the quest for giants continues.

[@tacticalbassin]

Sorry Ted! I swear that time doesn't heal anything when it comes to lost fish!

[@shaunroberts9361]

Wow, YUP Another great fishing story for sure...

[@tacticalbassin]

Thanks!

[@lemesnil1]

Matt thats freakin nuts! That box is awesome!

[@tacticalbassin]

Thank you!!

[@stevenlogsdon5480]

Awesome story bud!!

[@tacticalbassin]

Thank you!

[@msuhoovers]

Love this series and this channel great job guys

[@tacticalbassin]

Thank you!!

[@owenmurray1745]

Awesome story. Inspiring me to never frickin give up even on those tough bed fish. I have blown it with potential PBs on beds in the past, so I'm looking to get my revenge this spring and just never give up! Thx for the awesome stories.

[@tacticalbassin]

This is your year!!

[@theoriginaltech019]

We need more story time videos!!!!

[@bassslayers7032]

hey guys, great video again!!!!!!!! Love the stories so much!!!!

[@tacticalbassin]

Thank you!!!

[@mondobaits9129]

Awesome story bro!👍🏼😀

[@tacticalbassin]

Thanks!

[@sleeve1259]

Love the story!

[@tacticalbassin]

Thanks Steve!

[@mikeweller326]

great stuff there's hope

[@tacticalbassin]

LOL for sure!

[@jghost910]

Good stuff. Fish motivator speaker . Keep it up

[@tacticalbassin]

Ha! Thanks!

[@garyphelps4792]

matt is so honest he tells it like it is doesnt try to make himself out to be this pro even though hes probably caught bigger fish than most pros i just find it refreshing keep up the great work guys

[@nishfish3925]

Awesome! wish there were GoPros back then

[@tacticalbassin]

You and me both!

[@robertcrowe6800]

hell yeah! keep fishing!!

[@Hickology]

I just imagine how big your eyes got when you realized she had your jig haha great story!

[@tacticalbassin]

Ha!! PANIC MODE!

[@A1K3NFISHING]

the 17 pound bass was my favorite story. Between catching it with the net while she was in the air to trying to release her and the sobbing. you guys are beyond humble are the best bass fishing channel on youtube.

[@The_Coffee_Rabbit_Hole]

A1K3N FISHING i fully agree ;)

[@tacticalbassin]

Thanks Bud, really appreciate it!

[@ethanwhite8429]

A1K3N FISHING ya i agree john b and the googan sqaud dont do eny vids that teach's you about fishing eny more

[@ethanwhite8429]

A1K3N FISHING and I like how tactical bassin replies to coments

[@FrontlinesBassin]

ethan hunting/fishing Because these guys like to teach people how to fish. Jon B and the rest of those guys do it for the money now.. Post videos just to post something for income.

[@Grablifebythefish1]

Love the stories!!

[@tacticalbassin]

Thanks!

[@ekybassin449]

Half way to 100k Congrats to both of you!Gonna buy my first combo dedicated to big swim baits thanks to you all. Keep up the great work.

[@tacticalbassin]

Thanks Brother!

[@ekybassin449]

And literally was sayin to someone yesterday you guys 9 times out of 10 reply to comments .. One of my favorite channels

[@tacticalbassin]

Ha! We appreciate ya!

[@ekybassin449]

TacticalBassin Anytime brother

[@kyledavis7294]

matt awesome story! I have the exact same set up for ponds 10ft alum. and a 35lbs mini koda, it works ha but you also remind me of myself and the time ill put in to catch a fish you and tim are great motivators in inspiration keep up the awesome work!

[@tacticalbassin]

That's awesome! You can do amazing things from that little boat!

[@Neshra54]

Great story brother. I fish in soCal hopefully one day i can fish in Clear Lake !

[@tacticalbassin]

Come on up, its an amazing lake!

[@707mrb]

Great story Dude. Gave me a few laughs, cuz we have all had THOSE days and catches. keep em coming bro.

[@tacticalbassin]

Thanks Bud!

[@erictriplett9661]

Love these kinds of stories. My "undergunned" tale took place when I lived in Tracy and spent a considerable amount of time walking the bank at Whiskey Slough during high tide and throwing spinnerbaits over the weed beds (tough to bank fish the Delta unless there is some water over the weeds). One day I was doing fairly well with a couple of nice fish in the 3 to 4 lb. class when I noticed a big school of crappie between the inside weedline and the bank. I only had a couple of big spinnerbaits with me so it was no go on the crappie that time. This was a late afternoon high tide. Next morning I returned at the tops of the tide again, only this time "armed" with a light spinning rod, 4 lb. mono and a handful of 1/16 oz. crappie jigs. Of course there wasn't a crappie in sight. What the neck..... may as well try anyway, maybe they're hanging out just inside the weedline????? Well, of course you know what happened next! Yep. On about my third or fourth dip an open mouth big enough to palm a basketball slowly swam out of the weeds, engulfed that bitty maribou crappie jig, turned leaving a boil in the water like the flushing of King Kong's toilet and casually swam home to her snug weedy sanctuary. Of course I don't know just how big that bass was but it EASILY went into double digits. I only actually saw it for maybe 4 or 5 second, but then again it was only about 6 feet from me and the water inside the weedline was crystal clear. I am guessing 12 or 13 lbs. but that really doesn't matter. You know I had that bass on for maybe 7 or 8 minutes and I honestly believe it never even realized it was hooked. It would swim a foot this way, then a couple of feet that way every couple of minutes but she surely wasn't acting concerned. Naturally she finally broke the line. I think this ending actually made a better memory for me than it would had if I had somehow landed that fish

[@tacticalbassin]

Crazy! Glad its a good memory for you!

[@dansaldana3450]

If it's fishing I'm listening as always good way to start my day reminds of the time pond fishing I hooked a massive double digit on a crappie jig chartreuse in color light spinning gear from shore as always no boat it was a great battle I won kept in my freezer to show off I was a teenager then moms threw it out no pic but great memories

[@tacticalbassin]

That's awesome man, what a catch on crappie gear!

[@MasterGhilieman]

This has to be my favorite series you do. Informational videos are awesome. But nothing is as inspiring as these story time videos. Thanks guys!

[@tacticalbassin]

That's awesome, thanks man!

[@Jeremy5000i]

You’re a god!

[@tatecappi8057]

Amazing story this is my favorite fishing channel on KZbin

[@tacticalbassin]

Thanks so much!

[@MarkNJBass]

Funny story Matt....thanks for sharing....I remember when all I had was my 14 ft aluminum boat! Mark

[@jasond181]

great words of wisdom Matt I myself and working on a double digit only had a 7-5 but man I'm itching to get one it feels like all your guys's videos are really giving me the knowledge to do it I'm feeling more confident every time thanks man 💪💪💪

[@tacticalbassin]

You can do it!!!

[@john59036]

Fun story

[@tacticalbassin]

Thanks!

[@jccullen6408]

Awesome story ! Your 8 hour lockdown on her reminded me of my first 8 lber. I sight fished her all day 8-9 hours because I never seen one that big. I finally hook her just to break her off! My soul was broken. I went back very first thing next day , first cast to the general area in the morning got her first cast and my jig back!! Lol

[@tacticalbassin]

Hahaha That's so awesome!!

[@BBob33524]

great stories as usual. keep doing them!

[@tacticalbassin]

Thank you!

[@dandan4926]

Lol. Wow. What a day you had. Lol. But you won the war brother. Thanks for sharing

[@tacticalbassin]

Thanks Dan!

[@billfromelma]

Hey Matt, great story. That's called building character. Determination help make you, and build your dreams. Keep up the great work!

[@tacticalbassin]

Thank you!!

[@randallscheller8219]

Totally enjoy your fishing stories, keep up the good work!

[@tacticalbassin]

Thanks Randall!

[@jasoncobb7540]

u could tell a story about a dink and itd still be epic lol..awesome story brother man

[@tacticalbassin]

Ha! Thanks Jason!

[@jimhartman1273]

Absolutely love the story videos!

[@sonomabass2278]

Hey Matt, I didn't see a link to the TacticalBassin apparel on the website. Can you let us know how we can get some gear? Thank you!

[@tacticalbassin]

For sure! Just email [e-mail] for all the details

[@countryfriedfishing]

Hey now,aint nothing wrong with a 10’ jon boat. I fish out of a Tracker Topper 10/36 and love it. I can go anywhere my kayak can. Great story though.

[@briangipson3636]

That was an awesome video, when I was about 15 my Uncle told me to throw a black and blue craw in between two trees on the levy, he said when the line drops get ready and the water boiled, I was so excited I put the rod handle under my arm and drug that bass up the levy, that was my first 6lb bass.

[@tacticalbassin]

That's awesome!!!!

[@adamwillby]

I love story time! lol.

[@tacticalbassin]

Ha!

[@damondunaway950]

That's a hero story...... We have all done the same for the bigin?

[@XxBigSkrillaJxX]

Awesome story man I liked it but where's the bass fishing videos lol

[@tacticalbassin]

Many more videos to come. Sorry the stories aren't accompanied by video but they're ancient... long before we were into video.

[@richieguess1453]

Great story! When can we order some apparel?

[@tacticalbassin]

Thanks! email [e-mail] for apparel.

[@telefunkenyou47]

"Super Matt!" The guy can fall overboard and come up with a double digit in his shirt. He's the chosen one.........except for on his b-day. (High five, Timmy!)

[@tacticalbassin]

Ha! You're hilarious!

[@TXpondking]

awesome story. it reminds me that for some reason i can never land a bass over 6lbs. they always come off some how and for some reason i can just never seem to keep them pinned and it always hurts when they come off. i always seem to hook them when im not fishing for bass at all. i set up for catfish and bring one bass rod to kill time while i wait for cats to bite and i always seem to hook a tank and it always gets away

[@tacticalbassin]

It happens! Just keep honing your skills and they'll start making it to shore

[@TXpondking]

ill do my best. ill send pictures when i finally land one

[@damondunaway950]

I'll spill the beans..... Lake Hennessey..... :) Probably not.......Shot in the dark!

[@samwest2281]

Just think if you had a GoPro😂 awesome story! Are you going to weigh in for the Wild West tournament this weekend?? It would be sooooo awesome to meet you or Tim!

[@tacticalbassin]

Tim is out of town and I don't typically make the weigh ins but I'm on the lake, feel free to flag me down :-) If I'm around I'll try to swing by as well

[@samwest2281]

TacticalBassin Awesome! It would make my day (more like year) meeting you! I was out with Carl Keller the other day and thought we saw you, but went over and it wasn't you😕 lol

[@tonyschmitt2736]

man great story....if you ever want to hire anyone for anything,ill do it all..id love to be a part of what you have started if possible..no worries if you dont want to..im just trying to find a career and absolutely love what your doing

[@LadyBass]

Well, beats my crazy fish catches lol

[@tacticalbassin]

Ha! Thanks for watching!

[@chuckcregger8527]

Man I like it----when you listen to an accomplished fisherman you assume they come out of the womb with a rod and reel in one hand and a ten pounder lipped in the other. What you are listening to is the truth--we all have to learn as we go. This makes me want to go fishin--its even the bad days (fiasco) that makes us better fishermen. Thanks for the story.

[@tacticalbassin]

Thanks so much Chuck!

[@visualkeirockstar]

Have you ever tried bumping the bait on the bass? i do that when they don't bite and it piss them off faster so they bite my bait all the time.

[@tacticalbassin]

Yes, definitely. Some fish respond really positively to it but be aware that if she doesn't seem interested after the first bump it can actually completely shut the fish down. It just depends on the particular fish's personality.

[@rjyarbrough4962]

TB and LFG are my main channels. Great stories and learning experiences

[@hunterbowen9875]

This story is awesome I love these videos great job guys👍🏻

[@tacticalbassin]

Thank you!

[@DubH46]

Best story teller on KZbin. I want to go to Clear Lake and hire Matt as a guide and I'll pay extra for a story or 2. lol

[@reellifebassfishingalexrey1330]

Warren Hopkins dude seriously lol, i HAVE TO GO TO CLEAR LAKE!! LOL and i need Matt to take me on the water, i would loveee to fish with this guy

[@thethrill0296]

Warren Hopkins Good thing I live somewhat near it.

[@tacticalbassin]

Thank you Warren! I'd love to take you fishing!

[@DubH46]

It's definitely on my to do list!!

[@Trytotakem]

Haha he said he was trying to set the mood. I said she (the bass) was too. but some nut kept throwing plastic fish at her. Lol

[@Stefano--]

Great funny story, I was hooked to the monitor listening :D

[@edgarshomegym5431]

Hey you mentioned in one of your videos how here in California, the lakes are full with water after years of being shallow. So now there's a lot of grass and bushes submerged. Anyways other then the spinner bait you mentioned how would you fish thick grass and vegetation at least 2 feet tall. Top water worked pretty good. I'm just curious if you have any tips

[@tacticalbassin]

Topwater, creature baits, or flip a jig

[@jesusisthewaytruthlife8483]

Hey... what is the best brand worm or craw from tackle warehouse that floats with a hook ? like the Whole worm floats up... such as to use with a carolina rig in the deep end with a 2 foot leader... im having trouble finding one.

[@tacticalbassin]

I don't know that they float very high but we use trick worms a ton. I think the berkley havoc worms float higher and are very similar.

[@jesusisthewaytruthlife8483]

ok cool !!! i'll check it out ! thanks !

[@ZM_Outdoors]

What's a rather in expensive rod for jig hook style/single treble swimbaits?

[@tacticalbassin]

The Dobyns Fury 795 and 806 are a great choice... see them here: bit.ly/2bGvlVV

[@Grannyknockers]

You ever been so desperate sight fishing that you try to maneuver the hook right into their mouth haha?

[@joshuaadams2931]

I've got new curado 200 5.5:1 do you think it can handle an Huddleston on and 8 foot rod? Also great video!

[@tacticalbassin]

Its not ideal (you're going to wreck the reel over time) but it will work short term

[@joshuaadams2931]

Thanks

[@joshuaadams2931]

Thanks

[@dragmusicfishing772]

sub for sub

[@jayhu6264]

8 HOURS

[@jaybugni9272]

I recently got to go out bass fishing and I was chucking a swim bait around. In one of your video descriptions it said you use 65lb braid and 20lb maxima ultra green as a leader for throwing swim baits. I don't throw super heavy swimbaits so I just use a Fenwick elite tech bass 7'5" heavy paired with a shimano curado 200 I I make all my leaders just shorter than the length of the rod but I found that with the 65lb braid and the 20lb mono I couldn't get the knot the joins the two to pass through the top guide very well. What knot do you guys use to prevent this. Also is it just because I don't have a actual swim bait rod that the guides are slightly smaller. I ended up just making my leader about 1ft long so I never had to reel the knot through and of the guides when I had to make a cast. Definitely not the preferred way because that leader would get used up very quick. Thanks for any suggestions. I really appreciate the help.

[@tacticalbassin]

We've got several videos on connectino knots, just search "tacticalbassin knots" but short answer is we use a modified blood knot.

[@tylerr.3209]

i have literally the worst luck when it comes to big fish either my drag is too tight or there is a fray in my line my knot never breaks but the biggest one ive landed was an eight but ive been bit and lost several giants..... FML NEVER STOP FISHING

[@tacticalbassin]

It happens Bud, just keep fishing and you'll get the next one

[@johnbracewell3700]

when i struggle with bed fish i have good luck with the small gulp alive minmows it's very small very life like with a small dropshot hook in the nose of it they do what i call "popping" it inhale it and spit it out very quickly you gotta be ready for it but that tiny minnow works

[@tphvictims5101]

Crystal clear water? How did you set the anchor without spooking the fish? I meant both anchors.

[@kennethcummings628]

Great story as usual. Love the channel, you guys are awesome!

[@tacticalbassin]

Thank you!

[@thelivinlegend1]

Let's Go 100,000 SUBS!!

[@tacticalbassin]

Yeah buddy!!!

[@jsslush]

You mentioned in the video that with the knowledge you have now you would have caught the fish in minutes instead of hours, what would you have done different?

[@TheFishingExperience916]

Matt I got my 4 year old son watching this video with me, he sees you in your boat telling the story and all he can say is bass boat daddy, we go on the boat daddy , we go fishing on the boat daddy, makes me hope full I'll have a small aluminium boat too take him out fishing for his personal best one day.

[@tacticalbassin]

That's awesome man! Congrats to the both of you on all the great fishing to come!

[@davidschoonover3933]

I run a 10 ft Aluminum boat!! lol Love every minute of it! @ipleadthefish

[@tacticalbassin]

That's awesome bro!!!

[@giovannymedina3984]

Awesome story lol. Sounds like that rod has some magical juju. Do you still own it?

[@tacticalbassin]

No doubt! I'm sorry to say I don't and I'm not even sure where I lost it along the way.

[@JGuti-ko2xe]

Thank you for the story Matt. I appreciate the details of not being able to afford the stuff you have now, back then.

[@cs3661]

Awesome story... you told us all you did wrong... id like to hear what you would do now to catch that same fish.... thanks again for all you guys do...

[@jessepearce1140]

Matt, thats what my question was but C S asked it first, you mentioned that if you knew then what you know now, (6:50) you could've caught that fish in a matter of minutes? Could you elaborate on that?

[@DDugger]

Me too Matt, I spent the rest of the video waiting to hear what you would do to catch her now.

[@tacticalbassin]

Sorry guys! Its all about not blocking her deep water access, locating her sweet spot on the bed, and cycling baits to find the agitator as quickly as possible.

[@benzerzanek5837]

What do you think about deep spawners? I have heard people say that the biggest bed fish are going to be deep. What do you think about that?

[@tacticalbassin]

That is often true but its not set in stone. Many of the big ones go first as well.

[@dondasher58]

Ok now I'm a little late for work! Hahahahaha I lost track of time watching your vid man. 👍🏻👍🏻 great story/memories Matt.

[@tacticalbassin]

Ha! Thanks for watching Don!

[@troycote6422]

Now that's dedication. Great Walkthrough on this catch! Thanks for taking the guess work out of it. Got a monster today second cast from shore. I want to Email a picture to you guys. 22 1/2 scales broken. 2 weeks ice out real prey forage trout. send to email,

[@tacticalbassin]

That's awesome bud, congratulations!!!

[@jamesbarron1202]

How many double digits have you caught and how many has Tim caught?

[@tacticalbassin]

You know James, I don't know. I'd have to look it all up in the notes but we've caught 70+ and I've probably guided another 30 or so. We'vealso accumulated 9 world records along the way.

[@jamesbarron1202]

TacticalBassin were all the records spotted bass? You should do a video of all the records. I only have 3 double digits from north Texas but I don't get to fish near as much as I would like

[@huntercroak2643]

wow!

[@jdogg661420]

im guessing you had some heavy line on that day or you might have lost it. though i use max 6#. since i dont throw big big baits. and one day i was using 4# a bass got wedged in some rocks and surprisingly i was able to get him out of it without breaking my line. was a decent 3# one too. nice story though. sounds like a rough day but it payed off.

[@tacticalbassin]

Yeah I was using 20 lb

[@JBrowning]

How would you guys fish a quarry hole? The sides have 3 to 5 foot ledges in some areas and the rest is just straight stone walls.

[@tacticalbassin]

Step down those ledges with a heavy jig or swim jig. Search " tacticalbassin ledge fishing" for a video on this exact subject.

[@joelmorris4367]

What would you have thrown differently

[@tacticalbassin]

In the video description I linked to updated gear I'd use today but its really about positioning and understanding how to read the fish.

[@bassfishingwiththeantichri2921]

Reminds me of my first girlfriend.

[@loganbaswell7421]

Are u guys catching them on beds yet?

[@tacticalbassin]

We're not. This is the most delayed spawn we've ever had after all this flooding.

[@romanianbushido]

Awesome story, but I have to ask, what should you have done to catch the fish in minutes rather than 8 hours? Was it just your boat positioning?

[@tacticalbassin]

Position better, understand the fish's behavior and approach her with the right bait from the right direction. Sight fishing is an art form.

[@romanianbushido]

I'm sure it is, I'd love to see you guys do a video on that sometime, but all the stuff you guys put out is gold. Thank you so much for sharing your experiences! I know there's no substitute for time on the water, but you're definitely making the art form more accessible.

[@tacticalbassin]

Thank you Luca! We'll definitely do some more sight fishing videos