I Don’t FISH For BASS The Same After This Study..

[@sleetherookie2929]

The most common thing in bass fishing is anglers in every level try to get as much information as they can to put themselves over the edge in tough and pressured conditions. A great angler can go fishing with a open mind with no information to figure out how to find and catch bass no matter how tough it is. 🤙

[@BassFishingDeclassified]

Good way to put it! 👍🏽 - Jimi

[@thomashenrycruz40]

Well stated 💪

[@stoneysdead689]

Depends on what you mean by "information"- if you're referring to specific information about a specific body of water- I agree. If you're referring to general information about fishing- I couldn't disagree more. Great anglers are great because of the information they have stored in that noggin from all that experience on the water. That said- it sure doesn't hurt if you know the lake from your own experience. Doesn't do much good to have ppl tell you about it- but if you've been out there gathering it yourself- that's a different story.

[@weshunter1796]

I completely agree about looking for less pressured areas to fish. With all the big tournaments we've been having on Lake Hartwell recently, sometimes it seems like every obvious point, ditch, and hump is covered with a boat for miles. I've started looking at contour maps specifically for areas that look boring or places I think most folks wouldn't bother with. Might not catch anything on lots of those spots, but at least I'm trying something new and learning - plus it's more relaxing to fish where you're not being crowded all the time.

[@BassFishingDeclassified]

Yes! I have found it rewarding to find fish in new spots too. It has been a hero or zero for me lately. I see it as a challenge too! - Jimi

[@maxcole3930]

I just caught my 9lb 3oz & 4lb 1 oz Sunday on a flat in 2' of water with sun high in sky, super hot! Their not just in shade or deep water...

[@BassFishingDeclassified]

Yes sir! I never said they had to be in deep water… a lake I used to fish we would catch them on flats similar to what you are talking about 😬😬

[@Just_A_Name14]

They’re just like people. They’re go anywhere they can and sometimes where they can’t

[@jasonrutherfordbassfishing]

I figured out the flats deal a few years ago and it has truly upped my game!! Great vid thanks!!

[@BassFishingDeclassified]

Appreciate it! Do you have any particular cover that you have had success with? I know grass can be factor but it is not present on my lakes - Jimi

[@jasonrutherfordbassfishing]

@@BassFishingDeclassified brush, rocks and shells! Oddly enough it’s where I catch the biggest, weeds seem to hold the numbers though!

[@jasonrutherfordbassfishing]

@@BassFishingDeclassified oh and sneaky stuff like road beds and lay down logs, I side image them six ways till Sunday because there’s almost always a big girl or two hiding in ambush!!

[@kennethfieldsjr.968]

That big scrounger head is and awesome bite when they get on it hard. One of my favorites all year 👍🏽

[@BassFishingDeclassified]

Yes sir! Good little sneaky bait to have ready - Jimi

[@LowBrowFishing]

I am very familiar with that study about Toledo Bend and what it suggested about fish movements was really eye opening! I know on my local lakes that those fish do indeed move away from fishing pressure. Fortunately I have a little plastic boat that floats in 4 inches of water so I can go after those bass hiding in the toughest to reach places! Also - Go Matt!!! Congrats on the win buddy!

[@BassFishingDeclassified]

The study is so cool! That little boat has put you on some bigs for sure! Big day for Matt!!

[@brandonwoodcock4374]

My hometown lake here in southern ky gets hammered with fishing pressure. At least 3 tournaments a week, plus all the weekend anglers. Its not a big lake either. It is a highland reservoir style lake. Its called barren river lake. Im going to go in a few hours and try some flats and see if it works. All the obvious points havent been working lately either, so maybe the flats is where they are. Thanks for the tip!

[@BassFishingDeclassified]

Goodluck! If it has had the pressure that it sounds like that can affect the fishing. Maybe at night is the time to go?Appreciate the feedback! - Jimi

[@billprescott7157]

Excellent video!!! The Ken Smith videos with Todd Driscoll were very eye opening for sure. Keep up the good work!!!

[@BassFishingDeclassified]

Yes sir! Appreciate it! I enjoyed the Ken Smith videos. I just finally decided to use the information for future fishing …. The ole scope has helped for sure 😬 - Jimi

[@scottankers6690]

Interesting. I can think of a couple areas on my lake that I'm gonna try with this new info.

[@BassFishingDeclassified]

Sweet! Good luck -Jimi

[@jamesedmonds8823]

Another good one! Definitely going to expand my areas i look for fish at!

[@BassFishingDeclassified]

Yes sir! Just so you know…. Shallow shallow flats will hold fish. I will share with you later - Jimi 🤙🏽😬

[@jamesedmonds8823]

@@BassFishingDeclassified I'll get an empty cup for the juice 🤘

[@BassFishingDeclassified]

🤣

[@williamknight5142]

Interesting. Matt got it done and came close to the AOY.👍👍👍👍👍

[@BassFishingDeclassified]

Yes sir! Matt is qualified for the BPT! What a way to end the season - Jimi

[@rodcashman4793]

Great information thank you for sharing.

[@BassFishingDeclassified]

Yes sir! 🤙🏽

[@htbboats]

Enjoys your videos! Great info😊

[@BassFishingDeclassified]

Appreciate it! Have a good weekend - Jimi

[@Rbarngrover1]

Love your video. What weight hover rig did you use? And hook size

[@BassFishingDeclassified]

Appreciate it! I have been using the 1/8 oz 3/0 Hook size.

[@bassfever4234]

great video and info thanks

[@BassFishingDeclassified]

Yes! Appreciate your feedback - Jimi

[@jerryvincoli4814]

All this is great but what about if you don't have fish finder

[@BassFishingDeclassified]

Are you fishing from the bank or boat? I would recommend if you are trying to fish offshore in a boat without a fish finder, try to read the bank structure from the parts of the bank that are out of the water nearby. I would have a deep diving crankbait on and a jig to fish offshore. The crankbait is the search bait. The jig is the mop up bait - Jimi

[@rodneyrandolph2128]

Then this video clearly isn’t geared toward you, genius.

[@colfaxpersimmionfestival202]

I fished with paper maps til last year and it will get u close

[@ballzybaits4414]

Navionics. Works from shore and on a boat.

[@stevencarrigan8946]

Boat fishing? Troll, troll,troll! Best way to find fish/structure without a fish finder. Use a series of crankbaits that run various depths until you find the fish. This tells you both location and depth of the fish.

[@scottsmith1906]

🎣👍

[@BassFishingDeclassified]

Thanks Scott!

[@jackd1034]

Say what you want but I believe bass are too over fished too much pressure on them overall they are living creatures and experience stress so I try not to fish lakes too intensely or aggressively

[@BassFishingDeclassified]

Appreciate the thought! Interesting! - Jimi

[@bruceesterline3170]

I have to be honest here. I think that fishing has become more like a job rather than a fun thing to do. I always thought it was cool how i could catch so many fish by hunting for them with my knowledge of fish but now fishing is not about hunting for fish it's more about finding them with help not everyone needs help electric components have ruined the fun that was once fishing same thing for hunting people relying on something to get a deer what does the word hunting mean i don't believe it is electronics. To each his own for me I to hunt using my senses for what I'm after. How many tournaments have been won without electronic devices a lot.

[@BassFishingDeclassified]

Yeah this is a good way to look at it, for me I love to figure out fish and catch them. We know it is not easy. The electronics have helped find new ways to catch fish and in new places. - Jimi

[@theoriginaltech019]

Great job Jimi, excellent video!!

[@BassFishingDeclassified]

Appreciate it! 👍🏽 - Jimi