No Wonder BASS Are HERE Today And GONE The Next (Tracking Study)

Bass studies are one of my favorite things to read about and listen to. In this video, we got on a local biologist to tell us how far bass swim in a year!
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I have done a number of fishing studies on this channel and one of my absolute favorite things to do is talk to a fisheries biologist who study fish for a living.
Most of what is talked about on fishing channels is all opinion based or experienced based, but it is super interesting to hear about facts on what fish do throughout a year!
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[@jeffc2630]

Bass boats need to go to the CPR method of catch, photograph on a measure board and release ! You no longer go by weight, instead going by inches ! That's not moving the fish from the capture area or bed more importantly. It also saves a lot of fish from dying in the live well in rough weather ! It's the future guys let's help the Bass population !

[@brandonwaddell2583]

That’s how MLF does, with the exception of they do weigh them, but they put them back immediately after weighing

[@Triple87]

These are easily my favourite type of videos that you do. I enjoy listening to studies and information on bass behaviour.

[@smileycamel5635]

Dudes, this was one of your best, most interesting podcasts ever....I can't wait 4 years for a follow up, ...more like this please!

[@matthewotis3594]

I used to love the nature of fishing but he just dropped off.

[@darrenhemker2810]

I love the way that kayak tournament that I fish in work with th CPR technique. I fish in kayak tournaments regularly and I can have a fish caught photographed and released in just a few minutes. The mortality rate cannot be high at all

[@markphilippsjr]

👍

[@uncochen-__-4730]

This is definitely the best way to do it for sure. Sadly it’s just not possible for general boat tournaments since weighing the fish is the norm. With pictures it’s pretty hard to cheat which is why there’s been relatively no issues with it. But it’s a lot easier to cheat when weighing fish, which is why, sadly, we have to bring the bass back to shore and release the bass at the bank. I’ve only seen MLF catch and release at the spot where the fish was caught so far, but that’s because they have the resources and people to do so. Hopefully something will be implemented to make it easier to weigh fish and release it upon catch but I doubt that’ll come anytime soon.

[@tancolepropertyrehab6108]

These tracking studies are amazing

[@rollievancleave7753]

Catch-and-release tournaments like MLF are the only way to go. Hauling those bass around to a release point makes no sense in today’s environment.

[@Oline-hb2jg]

Awesome video! It was worth watching and I could listen to that biologist all day.

[@ApeManStudios]

PODCAST!? Heck Yes... always support BFHQ . Tried to order some Finn gear but XL was sold out! Best fishing channel of 2023

[@WolfsDE]

I haven't been to Lake Erie since I was 12 years old. I remember the water being so choppy and rough that both my brother and I got sea sick. Never caught anything. But fishing at the time started to feel like a chore instead of a fun activity. I quit fishing that year later that summer. I didn't pick up a pole again for many many years...which is why I am trying to learn stuff now in my 40's. Thanks for putting stuff out there so people can learn.

[@dougolson-pm3gp]

I just wanted to comment that the brain candy you provided in this video was simply addicting! I was hesitant to watch it but once it started I couldn't wait to see what would come up next. This additional format to your Channel it's just what we've needed and then waiting for. Keep up the good work. You've got another loyal Buckeye fan!

[@harrysample894]

This one (in my opinion) is even better than the last one but that's not to say the last wasn't great because it was. It would be awesome if you could do another one like this on largemouth studies in southeast lakes. Great show.

[@smileycamel5635]

This dude is my hero ...he just found a way to get paid to fish all year, with no tournament performance pressure....freaking brilliant!

[@michaelm2945]

Fantastic podcast with great information. Thanks Tyler & BFHQ.

[@Gwagon]

You do a great job explaining topics and asking the questions we are all thinking.

[@levipanchyshyn2220]

I completely agree with this.

[@curtisharrison1607]

This was a absolutely amazing video. Thank all you guys for spending the time to put this together. I run a decent size fishing group on FB and all be dropping a link to this video there for sure. Thanks again guys.

[@haroldrogers6566]

Absolutely loved this video guys. 👍👍💯💯

[@thatfishingnoob]

Boom, I’m soaking up all the info. Thanks for providing it and helping us to be better anglers.

[@motorcycleislife8296]

Bass move not by days but by minutes. You could be on a school of fish and they will leave to the other side of the lake. Sandbass and Stripper do this all the time so it makes sense.

[@seanpreston3653]

Awesome show, had me intrigued in it's entirety

[@nateperry3827]

Just a amazing video keep up the amazing work

[@FanOfLiberty1776]

More shows like this, please 👍

[@williamgould2470]

Excellent, excellent video!

[@JasonLeeNowak]

I live in Toledo and it being brought up in this discussion blows my mind

[@donkswampey3874]

Tyler, based on the astute questions you’re asking, I feel like you should be a bass biologist, not just a fisherman!

[@nathanplumb1576]

Love the podcasts!

[@DavidEmmons-rv9ez]

I know that these were tournament fish so they were roughly in the same size range, but it would be interesting to see if the size/age of these played a role in there traveling patterns.

[@Steve_The_Angler]

Best fishing podcast out there!

[@donkswampey3874]

So interesting. I could watch these fish studies all day😂. I’m wondering how this applies to smaller bodies of water. For example, today I fished a 200acre pond in NH and bagged my best 5 for a tournament. I released the 5 biggest fish at the boat launch. How long will it take them to get back to their capture locations on this small pond? Some were at the far end of the pond and some were off a rocky hump in the middle

[@jerryyoung6889]

Loved the podcast

[@griffinbanta]

@BassFishingHq Bassmaster opens at Lake Eufaula in Oklahoma this year had guys fishing the release area and the guy who won it was fishing that area. I was surprised to see that they released them all at the same spot everyday at the open when they had the release boat there in the parking lot.

[@jettaguy4202]

Your boy is asking great questions

[@markphilippsjr]

All the more reason it should be captured with a picture. And you could do it with weights as you have a certified witness there. But to bring these bass away from their habitat will probably not be a thing in the near future. Simply based on animal activism. Imo

[@johntix9414]

All fish and animals have personalities aka bold/shy. It was my masters studies

[@Bassman743HD]

Put these on Apple podcast please! Would love to listen while on my way to go fishing.

[@robertcooley6977]

More of these, please...especially largemouths.

[@EmjayX55]

Bait fish stay in the bay so the bass would obviously stay close by. Put restaurants and amenities around an area and you'll see people congregate to those areas.

[@zakjslagle]

The Western Basin of Lake Erie has the largest forage base in the Great Lakes - they're not hurting for forage regardless of where they go.

[@ApeManStudios]

If you are ever up at Indian Lake, OH let me know. I have a place in Russels Point right by Buds Marina and boat ramp. The lily pads and canals up here are a ton of fun. Poppers, Jitterbugs, Chuggers, Frogs, and even flys are what I like up here. I'll us a plastic jig sometimes, spinner bait sometimes. Its only 3-5 ft in most places back there. Waders are also fun if you want to hop off the boat and get in some more hidden spots in the lily pads. The weed issue is way better this year, but still not completely handled. Could go out on the pontoon and just cruise the canals.

[@mikethetoolman8776]

some of his videos were filmed there

[@BassinWithBigMalone]

Very smart bass. He knows Pi 3.14

[@ApeManStudios]

😆

[@pacman_17]

First. Love these bass study videos 🎣🎣🎣

[@sedlacekj10]

Something occurred to me while watching this. It is possible that releasing fish near the harbor caused other fish that were not caught during to the tourney to leave the bay simply because many "new" fish got released. Those numbers could be balancing the 40% that stayed in the harbor.

[@tancolepropertyrehab6108]

I turn 42 tomorrow, and I literally want to be this guy when I grow up. Holy crap what a cool job!!!!! Is there a way to do something like this on my small local lakes?

[@cooper2220]

Dammit this is all randy needed to put an end to tournament's 😂

[@nathanblake3608]

I would like to see the numbers for things like age/size of fish that are known to leave the “new area” vs what those same things are on the fish that stay.

[@bobbywilliams8782]

A share Lunker large mouth bass in my home lake in Texas was caught in the same cove three times

[@ricksonora6656]

New Melones has draw-downs that emptied one arm over a mile. Since I don’t have a boat, I wonder whether hiking to one of the few shore-accessible remote spots is worthy the effort when the lake refills.

[@LukeyFilms]

With tournaments in these massive bodies of water they need to start releasing the fish back in the general area they came from instead of the boat ramp

[@remondderricotte8772]

new to fishing bait caster an would love to learn more a maybe get lucky at winning a good reel an rod wife has congestive heart failure an I can't afford a good reel an rod but love your channel an keep up the good work at teaching us the in an out of fishing god bless

[@everttebenn4925]

Maybe we need to transport the fish out of the bay area from touraments to lake and not the bay.

[@sethfrench4314]

I do most of my fishing on south bass islands, I can not wait to see what this study shows. This was super informative and I can not wait to put this to use.

[@RyanSmith-fb8rf]

Did they find big Tom Callahan at Callahan Autoparts in Sandusky??

[@robertcarr5190]

First time I've ever heard you say ummm Your speech is impeccable

[@H2Oman_fishing]

Great listen! Please put your podcast on Apple Podcasts so I can listen at work?!?

[@collector_effectors]

This past year I have been tracking the large fish at my local fisheries. The spawn started way way back in January/ February this year and in my mind the water would have been way too cold but it wasn't. Surface temperatures were definitely around 48° when the big fish started doing the thing and I know this because I caught a 9 lb with a bloody tail in the first week of February out of 1 foot of water. What I'd be curious to know is what is the survival rate of those first few litters of fry born in the dead of winter? The types of things that you typically see in the springtime that eventually characterized fry guarding behavior and bedding bass behavior doesn't really seem present in these early giant spawners. You almost wonder if they're just laying the eggs because they're biologically predisposed to and they want to get it over with. But there is a claim made that they do this early because their offspring mature first and do the best. Id be curious to know if that has actually been observed. Awesome content Tyler! 🙏🙏🙏🙏🎣🎣🎣🎣

[@kylesmith3211]

If bass knew how obsessed we are with them they'd be pretty creeped out 😂

[@mikesturgill4846]

Hey Tyler love the videos. Nice to have someone from Ohio giving their opinion. I’ve learned a ton watching your stuff. Btw what lake would you say is your home lake here in Ohio? I know you grew up on a pond which is awesome but as far as lakes go it would help know where you are drawing some of your experience. Thanks for all you do and keep up the great work!!

[@mikesturgill4846]

And this vid in particular was very interesting to me. I was able to put in the earbuds and work and was completely entertained by all the aspects of the conversation. Once again thanks brother!

[@BassFishingHQ]

That’s exactly what I was hoping for. Alum creek is my home lake

[@mikesturgill4846]

Thank you for answering buddy. Appreciate it and all you do for us. Stay safe

[@andrerodriguez5833]

Is this podcast ever gonna be available on Spotify?

[@DHW448]

I remember parts of a study done on Toledo Bend. One 8lb largemouth bass stayed on the same stump for 6 weeks & the largest percentage of fish stayed within 300 yards of the release area. One bass traveled 2 miles. Is the difference in results because of the impoundments, type of species, or what? The study I'm referring to was done less then 3 years ago. By the Texas wildlife & fisheries & can be found on KZbin. Its all very interesting and informative. Thanks for doing this, guys.

[@BassFishingHQ]

I think you are talking about the study I did on this channel :)

[@carsonlawhorn6815]

⁠@@BassFishingHQDefinitely

[@tylercrosby2529]

You guys need to get on a podcast app

[@NJtroutboss]

Stupid question. If a tagged fish gets eaten by another. Does the tag still transmit? Like could a gator be swimming around with it. New data shows bass go on land 😂😂😂

[@TheFishdoctor1952]

Great question. A Pike of Musky could easily eat a smallmouth.

[@zakjslagle]

Yes, the tag will still transmit (although the range on land is so short you won't be able to detect them). I was involved in a radio-tagging study in Florida where we tracked a couple of tags to Osprey nests! (radio tags work on land but not in deep water)

[@Pierrepadda]

Maby a muskie or a big catfish ate the the bass that traveld far

[@troygoesfishing412]

How do they know if the fish is not moving just because the tag is so uncomfortable to try and shake it off?

[@maxcole3930]

I've seen couple of these studies now , very interesting! I'm a Kayak angler, I don't fish tournaments but I fish multiple days a week. I had lived in southwest Ohio my entire life just north of Cincy. Moved down here to southern SC about 2 yrs ago now. Largmouth fishing has been way better for me! Only thing I do miss is lake Erie but it wasn't close to me anyway it was a trip! I think the kayak tournaments have it right, that they release the fish in same location after catching & measuring them. I don't like that big boat tournament's bring the fish back to weigh in. Obviously less than half ever go back to their original area. You add that so many tournaments are during spawning times to that. Its horrible for longevity of our fisheries!!! The big boat tournaments need weigh their fish & release them on the spot. It can be done. I doubt they will ever do that though. They wanna make as much $ as they can & advertise to anyone they can at these weigh in at end of day.

[@joshuagibson2520]

I miss the Great Miami River up around Dayton. Killer small mouth fishing.

[@maxcole3930]

@@joshuagibson2520 I would fish great & little Miami rivers both flow father south close by where I used to live. There is small mouth down here but not as common. Lake Jocassee has monster smallies, that's couple hours drive for me. Gin clear water.its absolutely beautiful! Couple other small lakes I really liked. But as far as largemouth fishing goes there's no comparison to down here/ in South! A 5lb largemouth down here doesn't impress to many people. Which I'm still not used to. Anything about 4 is a beast in my book. My current pb sense we moved is 9lb 3oz caught many 7's few 8's, more 4,5,6's than I can count

[@joshuagibson2520]

@@maxcole3930 Hell yeah. It's coming up on a decade ago that I moved from that area to TN. I spend most of my time on the Tennessee River system and it's associated lakes. Ohio is a tough state for fishing IMO. Ohio has some good stream and river fishing with easier access than here in Tn, but SW Ohio is lacking for a good lake or two.

[@maxcole3930]

@@joshuagibson2520 that's definitely true. I have so many lakes around me know. & Multiple rivers

[@mitchsing1109]

The bass can’t find their way home. 🇨🇦 Gord Phizer study tournament rules ,photo of length ,weight, release

[@86kamehameha]

I like kayak tournaments where they catch, take the pic, and release the fish. Why can't all fishing tournaments adopt this way of catch and release.

[@AlexandertheGregfishing]

Well it's obvious the bass stay if habitat, oxygen and food is available and they leave if it's not adequate.

[@joshuagibson2520]

Boy, I sure dont miss Ohio. I do miss The Great Miami River though.

[@shootincoyotes]

Those bass probably got a fitbit telling them to get up and move.

[@theman21030]

My lake has tournaments they bring all the bass to ramp because nobody can be trusted so they all get relocated

[@tomstarcevich1147]

Tournaments suck they hurt the fish population just so they can make a few dollars fishing

[@feellnfroggy]

I would think of fish like cow's . Sight, sound, smell, feel, experience, magnetic, all together

[@frankreese1259]

You are from what part of ohio?

[@michaelkolbe5963]

What's the matter you guys don't want to admit that forward facing Sonar is killing them in mass amounts .🙄 Weather Change is another factor !

[@FanOfLiberty1776]

I’m not sure I believe bass have individual personalities. It seems more plausible that bass are just opportunistic, in that they focus on feeding (which is related to shelter or structure, and temperature, and forage) and spawning. Also, they are obviously motivated by fear, if they sense a predator.

[@MichaelMartin-yo8jw]

I agree, but it seems certain individuals will almost always live shallow while others stay deep, even if they're relocated. It's like they're genetically predisposed to behaving a certain way. I think it's mother nature's way of giving a species some diversity to spread the population in different areas.

[@zakjslagle]

There's a number of studies that show that some fish are predisposed towards aggression (in that they readily bite lures), while others are low aggression (won't ever bite on lure); these factors can be handed down to their offspring. High vulnerability fish are also the fish that guard nests more aggressively, have higher metabolisms, and are more successful at raising their eggs to swim-up stage. There's also a body of evidence that shows that within a fish population, there are high-movement and low-movement fish. Whether you call that "personality" is up to you.

[@FanOfLiberty1776]

@@zakjslagle thank you for the info.

[@Zanzabar5]

It's important to know that this is a smallmouth study. Not Largemouth.

[@ronaldmcdonald3965]

The Forest Gump of Smallmouths. Where's the beard?

[@feellnfroggy]

Size probably plays a huge part. He wouldnt be 10lbs if he didnt know how to stay fed.

[@polokucoch8112]

Some of those Bass crossing over into Canada. Illegal drug trade?

[@ReactionGiants]

Saying tournaments kill fish is the same as saying guns hurt people, its a "persons negligence" is why some fish dont make it back

[@kenneth9874]

Conditions have a huge influence as well

[@BillaBong1]

this will be an awful thing if a tournament angler want to cheat with it finding connection from the inside to get locations to those biggo basses. i bet someones thinking of it right now. me lol naw just kidding i dont do tournament stuff anyways i dont even really fish for bass. panfish is the good eats.

[@Zword316]

There should be a discussion to consider changing tournament rules to measuring the fish with a Ketch board. Land the fish, measure the fish, release the fish. It would reduce mortalities and stress to the fish considerably.

[@sed6]

My hamster runs 4-5 miles in her wheel every night...

[@dwheeler016]

This shows how bad tournaments are for the fish populations.

[@toptoad7149]

At least they are not being harvested. People who harvest don't give the fish any chance.

[@davidgerdes1815]

How are you drawing that conclusion?

[@shanehamilton6708]

I listen to this podcast twice and I did not come to that conclusion whatsoever. You simply do not like tournament fishing. you base your conclusion on nothing. I have found talking with other people the ones that do not like tournament fishing either suck at fishing in general or can’t afford it.

[@mattgarg13]

These studies always interest me. I would like to see a comparison of if you catch a fish in one spot then release it in the same spot and see where it moves from there. I've noticed these fish migrate all over the place anyways. Then they need to show a comparison of tournament fishing versus fishermen that are harvesting at a 100% mortality rate. Then a ratio of how many harvesting fishermen to tournament anglers on a given body of water.🧐

[@echails7900]

Because the fish relocate....? How is that bad.

[@seanfalconer7182]

So what happens when a Smallmouth enters Canada illegally?

[@TheFishdoctor1952]

lol.

[@jimkoenig8539]

Please fire your audio engineer, or if you don't have one, please get one. Your audio made this exciting video go from a 10 to a 5

[@haroldrogers6566]

Down south them Florida bass are lazy and don’t work hard for anything. The rest of the bass family are aggressive in there life styles according to the research I’ve done.

[@tomstarcevich1147]

Tournament fishing is bad for the fish population go get a job if you want to make money 💰

[@TheFishdoctor1952]

I looked it up on line and his salary is $100k plus a year.

[@zakjslagle]

@@TheFishdoctor1952 who, me? 😆

[@MuahMan]

So i need to be fishing where the tournament weigh-ins take place I guess. :)

[@kenneth9874]

That's what the guys that like to eat bass do

[@romaloboda2280]

@@kenneth9874 Does bass any better than crappie or walleye?

[@kenneth9874]

@@romaloboda2280 I don't think so, I only occasionally keep a couple of bass to put in a couvillion, nothing too big though