Bassin' HISTORY LESSONS from Bass Fishing Archives!

This week at Retro Bassin' we get a special Mail Call from Bass Fishing Archives. If you don't know, Bass Fishing Archives is the sole source in bass fishing history! It's a great website to find all sorts of information on the bass fishing industry, from B.A.S.S. Tournaments and pro fishing legends to vintage fishing equipment ads and Regional bass fishing techniques. Check 'em out online. In the meantime, I've got a box of old school gold to open, including some Original Rad Lures Chatterbaits and vintage bass fishing books from the 1940s!
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[@TerryBattisti1]

Hey Retro! Glad you got the box of goodies! To answer you questions about some of the stuff i sent. The first jig head is a head designed by Gary Klein with Rich Forhan and it was called the Weapon Jig. The deal with this jig was the hook. It was the first short shank wide gap hook with a flat eye ever used in a flipping head. In fact it was Klein who designed the hook. This jig is from the 82/83 timeframe. Second. The jig heads with the wire weedguards. They are the first football heads designed by Larry McCain in 1965. These actual heads are from Bassmaster Record holder Rip Nunnery and his company Bandit Bass Lures and were made in roughly the mid-70s. The books. Grits gresham was an avid bass angler who produced fishing shows on ABC and other networks. He worked a lot with Homer Circle. He was one if the authorities on bass in the late 50s and 60s. Jason Lucas. Lucas this year is finally getting inducted inti the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame. I say finally because if you ask any of the oldtime bass pros like Roland Martin, Larry Nixon, Rick Green, etc they all point to Jason Lucas as the guy who first came out with the scientific approach to bass fishing. The book was first published in 1947 and was reprinted 2 more time lastly in 1962. Dave Hawk. Is a Texan who is the person who arguable invented the Texas rig. He was know as one if the best bass anglers of the day fishing tournaments all over TX, OK, MO. That is the second book he wrote, the first being titled 80 Years on Bass.

[@dalewinthrop8302]

GOOD SHOT TERRY

[@TerryBattisti1]

@@dalewinthrop8302 thanks!

[@dalewinthrop8302]

@@TerryBattisti1 your welcome brother

[@waterdoglures1352]

Terry,thanks for the additional information. You sir are a wealth of knowledge🙂

[@TerryBattisti1]

@@waterdoglures1352 thank you for the kind words. :-)

[@bcsdscar]

Man the good ole days. I can remember getting a bass pro catalog in the mail when I was a kid. I would literally go through that thing 1000 times. It would look like I ran over it with a truck by the time I was done with it lol. Then when you finally save enough money cutting grass/allowance etc an actually make an order so exciting!

[@RetroBassin]

I've got a decade or two worth...need to do some catalog walk throughs...

[@dannywelch9492]

Man I did the same as a little dude in the 90s with Cabela's catalogs.

[@MrHabitat009]

My new favorite channel. The bass community needed this. So cool

[@RetroBassin]

Not sure about the community, but I did! Gotta share my lure-nerdiness with someone...

[@tstryker03]

@@RetroBassin if you were born in the 80's this channel brings back a lot of memories. TNN Outdoors, Tales of the Gun with David Caradene, Bill Dance, Fishing with Roland Martin, Inn Fisherman with Al Linder. Those Saturday mornings got us all jazzed up about going fishin and Dad new that when the fishing shows were over we would be knocking on his door dying to tell him about the latest lure Bill Dance was promoting that day. I remember one in particular it was the Strike King Spence scout crank bait and dad took us to wal-mart and my brother and i each got one. Oh man did we think we were going to catch a whooper with that thing, i think i casted mine about 20ft up in a tree on about the 4th cast lol my dad just looked at me shook his head and said "Boy i think that one's staying here"

[@razorbackreb]

I am new. Subscribed yesterday. I'm 41 and this is a blast from my childhood. Love it.

[@RetroBassin]

Yeah buddy! Got here just in time!!

[@DEBOSFishing]

The theme some is too damn catchy 😂 Feeshin friends need more history and information like this. Love what you're doing brother 👊

[@RetroBassin]

Thanks, Debo!!! You’re one of the good ones round here!

[@roguetuber4377]

You need a prime time tv show

[@RetroBassin]

Haha, thanks good buddy!

[@danserrano2251]

🤞🏻

[@roguetuber4377]

@@RetroBassin kzbin.info/www/bejne/h4iZZZ-teMSYe7s

[@bryanjones14]

I found the channel from the "old school ,new school .cream vs googin video . A few weeks ago and I went into Retro bassin rabbit hole !!!!

[@RetroBassin]

Welcome to my world, good buddy!

[@bryanjones14]

@@RetroBassin and now thanks to you , I can't get the theme song out of my head .........witchcraft

[@RealisticFishing]

Cool stuff! Retro fishing gear always gets my attention

[@keenankinder6657]

Love your channel---my 8th birthday I was given a Zebco 33 combo! Long live the 80s and 90s!!! You are rocking it with this channel.

[@RetroBassin]

Ain't nothin' better! Welcome aboard, Keenan!

[@dalewinthrop8302]

man retro every time you show bad bad Leroy Brown lure it takes me back to my young days man i caught so many bass on ole Leroy Brown thanks for all these vids man im 50 and you are like one of my ole fishing buds from back in the day good stuff

[@RetroBassin]

Baddest bass in the whole damn town.

[@dalewinthrop8302]

@@RetroBassin yes sir retro baddest bass in the whole dam town your channel is great brother

[@fish0741]

Yes Yes Yes and Hell Yes, Thank you for taking me back to my younger yrs. when life was Great.

[@thomasmartin8202]

Grits Gresham was one of the major outdoor writers of his time, which was a long time and a long time ago. A big name back in the day.

[@winstonrocco1981]

You have enough old school lures and tackle to start a museum lol

[@TheJimmyswint]

This channel is for us to learn the history along with you!

[@shannonjoyner6504]

Ok honestly wasn't hunting anything about "retro" fishing tackle. But somehow, someway I went down a rabbit hole and found this channel. What got me hooked was the vid on the okiebug spinnerbait, and I thought for sure I'd went back in time to 1989-90 borrowing my ol mans tackle and boat in high school when I saw that maglight fighting rod paired with a shimano bantam reel, only difference his had the fighting drag switch on the side, which I have still along with his bb1ng lews reels. But without boring everyone and you by rambling on about my addiction of collecting old retro stuff from colman stoves to Mason jars. But I recently sold that boat and cleaned it out and found a hoard of lures from the old dance's ells, tornado spinnerbait, and about 10 bagley's db2's and 3's that I had to bring back to life! This channel has inspired me to really get back into fishing like I was 30 years ago before kids and jobs took over my fun. But I do have something I don't think I've seen you talk about. My dad was a great friend of a man named Van Kennedy, father of a guy that you might know named Steve Kennedy but Van fished a worm that was to me a useless lure but it was the do nuthin worm rigged Carolina style with 1an 1/2 oz bullet weight. Not till I got older did I understand how to fish it and how good of a lure it is. But I did find some in that bottom belly of that ol procraft hooks rusted but those memories were brought back stronger than ever. I just wanted to say after all that I love this channel and love the content and keep it up, it reminds me of way greater times.

[@joshuagibson2520]

Holy shit. A vid on Saturday AND Sunday?!?!?!? Thanks. I'll take it. Nursing a kidney infection or I'd be at one of my farm ponds or out on the Emory river.

[@RetroBassin]

Tryin’ some new stuff while the algorithm is still warm!

[@joshuagibson2520]

@@RetroBassin you got this man. I can't see any reason this channel doesn't hit 100k subs within the next year. Mark my words, it will happen. I could be off on the time frame, but not the number!

[@RetroBassin]

@@joshuagibson2520 Man-A-Live!

[@TerryBattisti1]

Joshua... The Emory river in TN? I live about 20 mins from there!

[@joshuagibson2520]

@@TerryBattisti1 yes sir! I live out near Deer Lodge. (Outside of Wartburg) I fish/wade/float around Nemo, Camp Austin past Oakdale, etc, etc. I came here from Ohio about 5 years ago and I'm never leaving!

[@1337owers]

Never saw a bass in my life, cause I'm not from the US. But I really like your content and enthousiasm.

[@jonvincent6248]

I came up in Bass fish in 80’s and 90’s too. Brings back a lot of good memories That Plano magnum tackle box reminds me of the one my Dad always carried. Love the channel

[@MrDonohuea]

Yep the algorithm caught me, I'm in though. Also for whatever reason after watching your videos my subconscious thought..."No fishing isn't expensive enough yet, you need hand made lures too. So thanks!!

[@jameshagerman7681]

I found you channel and decided to stick around because I grew up fishing with old school lures on Zebco 33s and 600s. From rebel minnows, jitterbugs, daredevil spoons, and hula poppers, to flatfish, creme worms, and rooster tail inline spinners.

[@RetroBassin]

Thank for tuning in, James. If it’s old, it’s gold ‘round here!

[@josea.gutierrez8883]

I live in Southern California and primarily fish for Sand Bass. Only have gone bass fishing a few times but I am hooked on your show. I love seeing what lures cross over to saltwater bass fishing.

[@RetroBassin]

I need to get back in the salt, Jose!

[@Paul_T82]

I love those Rad Lures Chatterbaits! I still have a few in my tacklebox that I use.

[@JustSumGuy]

Yo bro I'm one of those new members. I shared your stuff with all my Bass buds. Thanks for sharing what you love.

[@RetroBassin]

Yeah buddy! Welcome aboard, Andrew!!

[@fishingwithkevin]

Ever since I watch your channel I look at retro bass fishing a whole another level.... Now I look at old fishing equipment as value now instead of just passing by... You do save a lot of money buying old school fishing equipment... Ima start collecting them and put them in a old school tackle box and I want to see if I'll be able to trade them like Pokemon cards.😎🇺🇸🎣💯💯💯

[@RetroBassin]

Way to fish it old school, Kevin!

[@j.t.cooper2963]

Better late than never.👍🏻😎 My internet was out for 3 days after a storm came through Friday night.⛈

[@nathanieljones7978]

Brother, that Roland Martin double buzz bait from bluefox is a sentimental lure for me. I saw Roland fishing it on his Saturday show and decided to get that buzz bait. I threw it at a lake in Missouri and ended up catching my PB that still stands to this day. Anyway, thanks for the videos bassin bud!

[@joshsitas3192]

Awesome, just awesome content. Takes me back to the 90’s riding my bike to every pond within a 5mile radius of my house to try out the latest new lure or technique

[@assassinbassin3072]

You guys do the lords work

[@zukibuilt6197]

Love your channel, brings me back to my childhood. Fishing with the old stuff is really cool.

[@RetroBassin]

Thanks, Zuki. We will keep bringing you back there every Saturday morning!

[@Thomas-uh5ji]

Hello RetroBassin, Just a short message from an angler, in Belgium (yes, we are the tiny country just in north of France :p ). I discovered your channel a few weeks ago. Every time I hear your intro music, and I see you presenting your lures and other equipment, I am transported straight to America ... what a dream ! Thank you for sharing your passion, take care of you, and "à bientôt pour une prochaine vidéo" (as we say in my mother tongue). Thomas.

[@RetroBassin]

Greetings, Thomas! Check out the video we just did on Discount Tackle in Denver...found the motherlode of French spinners!

[@dannywelch9492]

I fished so many of the old lures you show. They were cheap at garage sales when I was a kid and that's what I could buy. They are awesome and watching this brings it all back. Thanks bud!

[@lets_fish_already_9345]

I just bought that first bass fishing book a few days before this video.

[@toddwinegar7365]

Love this kind of stuff. Great content to an old school guy like myself! Glad I found you!

[@RetroBassin]

Stay a while, Todd! New "old" content every Saturday!

[@andys1170]

Its awesome to check in and watch you theowing on 2k followers the last couple days

[@RetroBassin]

Reason to just keep chunkin' and windin'...

[@freedomisnotfree5335]

Just wanted to say I love the channel. I’m new to bass fishing and I been watching a lot of the old school bass videos when I came across your channel.

[@RetroBassin]

Welcome aboard, good buddy! Stay tuned for much more to come!

[@testme504]

Great Video's man. Just came across your channel a few months ago. Was cool to find out your from Maryland (where i live) I see you come back home every so often. If ya ever back up in Maryland an want to hit Loch Raven Reservoir, or Liberty Reservoir. I have 2 boat a 16ft all electric for the all electric Reservoirs an a 17ft Basstracker for Crabbing the Chesapeake. Let me know if ya ever want to go. Keep up the great video's man

[@RetroBassin]

Crazy, but I have never fished either of those...although they are always on my radar thanks to the Fishing in Maryland annual guides!

[@testme504]

@@RetroBassin also some Bass fishing history for ya...Roland Martin actually grew up fishing Loch Raven Resivor in Maryland. He talked about it in one of his videos.

[@SukatFishing]

New subscriber here. I'm loving the old stuff, heck I still have alot of it. Started fishing late seventies, early eighties and love going back and seeing all the stuff I grew up on.

[@RetroBassin]

Hope you've got some Slug-Gos!

[@SukatFishing]

@@RetroBassin ,as a matter of fact I do, LOL

[@jamie.777]

Glad your getting more hits! You have a great channel, no egos!!

[@RetroBassin]

Thanks, Jamie. Hard to have an ego while wearing a rayon jacket LOL.

[@shannonjoyner6504]

Sorry but wearing a rayon jacket is an ego! Lol like finger in the air I don't care! Makes me wish I could find my old 4-H poultry judging team one just to join ya! Man I love it, keep it up.

[@hunterbull7804]

That website is awesome. I would like to see some more of the Japanese stuff and an article on the coolest bass boat of all time - Gambler.

[@Sub-sm3jh]

Let's link up and go fishing. Maybe hit the Pedernales for some angry creek bass

[@RetroBassin]

Yeah buddy!

[@brianwilliard1819]

So happy I found you! Love retro bassin! I still fish with my box full of 80s lures. My 6 year old daughter loves tiny torpedoes too. We are hitting a pond today. Thanks again!

[@RetroBassin]

Good luck, good buddy!

[@tstryker03]

There is a book series you need to try to find it's called the Encyclopedia of Bass Fishing there were several volumes and it covered everything from Top water tactics to using live bait to catch big Bass. I don't know if i had them all but i had a bunch of them when i was a kid. They were very nice hard back encyclopedia style books and they had some amazing pictures inside. I will look online and if i find them i will post a link.

[@Reel--Life]

Love your channel! I wish I would have found it sooner. Now if I could only get your theme song out of my head!!

[@RetroBassin]

Imagine how much it would be in your head if you HAD found us sooner!

[@timothyjacob8714]

New to the channel!! Love it!!! Gritts Grisham was a pretty well-known outdoors man. He was even on one of the old "Tastes great, less filling" Miller Lite beer commercials. You will be hearing more from me!!

[@RetroBassin]

Thanks, Timothy! He was a tad before my time but sounds right up my alley!!

[@jonh31pk]

I had that Magnum 1162...I my tackle box has old school and new school stuff...but more old school

[@wilmawife]

I know where I learned about old lures, it's all I have and purchase.

[@kitdaberserker555]

Dude I love the show. I spent the late 80's and early 90's watching Bill dance and Jimmy Houston, I had to have the flying lure too.

[@RetroBassin]

My heroes!

[@jimjones8552]

Just popped up in my feed about 2 weeks ago. Love the channel keep em' comin!

[@RetroBassin]

Welcome aboard!

[@fishinfromscratch5484]

Love the channel bud! I ordered some of those classic Mepps you discovered at Discount Fishing Tackle Denver! Thanks for the tip and if I run across any old-school goodies I'll send ya something . Tight lines brother!

[@RetroBassin]

Awesome, good buddy!

[@jeffreylunday1443]

I just started using my Diawa Procaster-x153iv baitcasting reel again. I got it about 2000 at the old Walmart store in Commerce ,Texas. I don't use old rods, but I did put this reel on a Lews HS stick that I got at Walmart for $29.00. It's about the same "technology" as I would have had this reel on before back when. Great content by the way.

[@bradyadelman9981]

I just found your channel last night and wow I love I your style and video layout it's very authentic and unique. Personally I think you have something that works very well keep up the good work.

[@RetroBassin]

If I had a lure for every sub...oh wait, I do. Stay tuned for endless old-time content Brady!

[@bradyadelman9981]

@@RetroBassin I have 2 questions for you 1 what got you into retro fishing 2 what line do you use

[@RetroBassin]

@@bradyadelman9981 Great questions! I was actually just interviewed by a Japanese magazine called TOP TOU on that very subject, but here’s a quick answer. I guess I am a sucker for yesterday. Be it vintage music, products, or culture, there is definitely some truth to the term “the good old days.” Also, KZbin has a ton of great content creators showing you all you need to know about the new stuff, but O found there was very little coverage of the old, I am no historian, but I hope this channel serves as a record of fishin’ days gone by.

[@gizmocarr3093]

Grits Gresham was an Outdoor writer in the same era as Curt Gowdy. They were often on The America Sportsman TV shows. The shows often had one or the other fishing or hunting with sports celebrities and other well known people. I believe they wrote for Sports magazines like Sports Field and Outdoor Life and published books on many outdoor subjects about fishing and hunting of all kinds. Not knowing about them shows you’re just a young Whipper Snapper. They were the original hunting and fishing show that was broadcasted nationwide. Ted Williams is another name to add to the list too. Fishing was popular long before Bass Pro Shop, Cabela’s and the Bass Masters. Take some time and read those books you got and learn the old school way.

[@RetroBassin]

There's Gizmo! Knew you'd bring the knowledge on these guys. Also knew Bass Fishing Archives would be right up your alley.

[@gillgetter3004]

The wire weed guard goes under hook and behind barb. When fish bites it pushes wire guard down.

[@RetroBassin]

I'll have to ask Terry, that thing just wasn't going in there.

[@rtmiv2030]

New subscriber, found your channel a few weeks ago. Love the content. By the way I was a big Hank Parker fan but loved them and watched them all.

[@RetroBassin]

I’ve got some vintage Mann’s Hank Parker lures I need to bust out…

[@rtmiv2030]

@@RetroBassin Can't wait.

[@MarkJLarsonOutdoors]

Just picked you up buddy! Saw you on Smallwater Charters and Jon was right I love your intro!! I also love retro lures so can't wait to watch more!! Good luck with everything my new friend!🎣👍

[@RetroBassin]

I’ll be in Donkeyland in two weeks!

[@MarkJLarsonOutdoors]

@@RetroBassin You'll have a great time for sure buddy!!

[@jessehandlin7589]

This is Christmas on every episode

[@RetroBassin]

Thanks so much, good buddy!

[@slickline4576]

Have you ever used Buck perry's Spoon plugs. Had a few lost them o. Lake Erie...tight lines

[@robertveith2255]

This guy T is right on it

[@teijiosawa2230]

Terry sent me a old bassmaster magazine

[@truettjohnson7230]

A hundred years on Bass almost sounds like you need rehab after reading,lol

[@anthonydaigle8121]

Happy to be a new bassn bud. I love it bro

[@RetroBassin]

Welcome to the club, good buddy! A bunch of good ol' guys and gals around here!

[@anthonydaigle8121]

I can tell! I'm a retro guy in most aspects of my life. An old soul in a 24 year old body with a mullet, mustache and trucker hat. I'd love to see you using some of those old school lures!

[@anthonydaigle8121]

I do*

[@naughtydorf18]

My life would be complete if Roland Martin and Ric flair did a show together. I wonder if Ted Turner gave them their trademark quotes. Son....woooo

[@joshuagibson2520]

I shared your channel with one of the FB fishing groups I'm part of. It has a little over 22k members, so hopefully that will get this channel some well deserved subs and traffic. ;)

[@RetroBassin]

Thanks, Joshua!

[@mikew7108]

love your channel thank you for the content

[@RetroBassin]

And THANK YOU for tuning in!

[@MattSyversonthePaperbackRocker]

"Haw son!!" - Roland Martin

[@RetroBassin]

Oh, mercy!

[@warrenscott9990]

Fuller Brush man..LoL Haven't heard that in a very long time. Wondering how many know about that?

[@RetroBassin]

Probably just you and I, Warren! LOL

[@gameopsdk]

Thanks for the childhood fishing flashbacks! My dad had that Plano magnum tackle box when I was growing up. His was loaded up with trout trolling gear though. Also bought my first vintage fishing lure because of you, my Budweiser talking frog should be here any day... 😁

[@tstryker03]

Have you ever seen Rubber Worms with Velcro strips on the side of them?? We bought a big box of random fishing stuff at a garage sale in the early 90s and it was full of the fishing gimmick stuff from the 70's and 80's. There was a thing called a fish caller that you put in the water and it had a little light bulb on it that turned on and made some kind of clicking noise "crap" i tried it lol. Big long Creme style flat paddle tail worms with strips of velcro on the sides "also crap" i tried it. Then there was this big white lure that had the shape of a Jitterbug but about 1/3rd bigger without the metal lip, it threaded apart in the middle and had little holes in it. The idea was you would put small piece of an Alka-Seltzer tablet inside it and then cast it out and the foaming action would make Bass hit it. "Crap, but i tried like hell with this one" i think the name may have been something like The Fizzy Popper or something like that. There was also a Popele Pocket Fisherman and we actually used the shit out of that thing as kids because it was easy to carry on a bike lol. But we were kids and had small pockets so that made it tough lol. My brother caught a 12lb channel cat on a Mepps Black Fury using the Pocket Fisherman one hot July day. We were at a rock quarry and we went to swim but we always took the pocket fisherman just for fun. You don't have much power with the pocket fisherman so he wore out quick being only 10 years old so we had to take turns fighting the fish. We packed that channel cat 5 miles all the way home riding 2 on a bike and my Dad about shit when we came running in the house with that fish all dried up and a trail of flies following us all the way home. Boy those were the days my friend those were the days.

[@RetroBassin]

Think you are talkin about the Culprit Sticky Worm...and I got a few!

[@blainharper2826]

Loved seeing that old Magnum 1162 tackle box, great memories ... That old Bass Book is very cool too... and, CONGRATULATIONS on so many new subscribers ❗️😃

[@captainflannel8558]

been here awhile but love ya channel n can see why it is n will grow great channel i love old school fishin

[@RetroBassin]

Yeah Captain Flannel, great to see you back in comments section. It's been a kooky few weeks.

[@assassinbassin3072]

Picked up a bunch of old school gold at the flea markets today! Brand new diawa gold Apollo for 10$ with a shimano bantam! Then got a buccaneer rod with a quantum reel and an abu ambassaduer xlt plus all for about 50$!

[@robertveith2255]

Use to have a Roland Martin's inline spinner

[@softaildiaries]

You got 5 just for mentioning the stringer! 🤣

[@SWCFLORIDA]

Thought I left a reply. Great video and congrats on the growth of your channel Good job Chris

[@5.7.0bassin2]

I know I have just came about the retro life and I've watched many of your old videos

[@RetroBassin]

Welcome about the Retro Wagon!

[@dasandman86]

Hey man just discovered your page today and I'm hooked...pun intended. If you ever visit Southern Wisconsin make sure to hit up Lured Inn Outdoors and Tackle in Janesville Wisconsin. Also if you get the chance fish Bull Shoals in Arkansas its fantastic bass fishing. Keep up the great content love the theme song and videos thank you for bringing my childhood fishing experiences the attention they deserve.

[@RetroBassin]

Welcome Kyle and thanks! I actually have a little notebook of local tackle shops I need to visit!!

[@ButlerOutdoorsCanada]

Hey fella!! I'm a relatively new "Bassin bud" but I love the videos!! I caught wind that you have a PO box and just sent off what old time soft plastics I had in my tackle. All the lures have been in my kit since I was a little boy, I don't know the origin of 2 of the brands but one is a big name, I also don't know the exact dates on any of em but they definitely range from the 1970's to the 1990's. Hope you catch a dandy on em. Also sent ya a B,O,C hat just so you can prove these baits were sent to ya from the north county 😜 Ps I've caught many many big bass on the green grub I sent ya, tho they're long since discontinued. Cheers

[@RetroBassin]

Yeah buddy! We are growing in Canada…need to get up there!! Can’t wait to see what you sent!

[@ButlerOutdoorsCanada]

@@RetroBassin it's honestly nothing to special lol theres an old timey tackle shop not far from me that hasn't changed since I was a little guy, next time I'm there I will sift through looking for retro goodies fir ya!! if you ever decide to come up to Ontario i can't guarantee reto treasures but I can definitely supply ya with some bass 😜 Cheers man!

[@chasep2770]

New Subscriber, love the content

[@RetroBassin]

Welcome, Chase!

[@liquid6015]

I'm one of those new guys!

[@RetroBassin]

The only thing "new" around here haha. Welcome aboard, good buddy!

[@charlespatton1566]

Suggestion for a Bill Dance lure show - Riverside Buttoneye Minnow.

[@RetroBassin]

Great one! I don’t know a ton about that lure, other than that Bill had his name on it.

[@tomjohnson8479]

Grits is legend!!

[@RetroBassin]

Terri had a good note on him in the pinned comments.

[@robertveith2255]

Love old school fishing lures but not so much the reels lost some nice fish due to failure of the reel !!!!!!

[@frankb.1546]

New to the channel and loving every video. I would love to see a review or an appearance of my favorite crank bait of all time, the bagleys fat cat. Not sure if you have any

[@RetroBassin]

I ABSOLUTELY do, both the Fat Cat and Mamma Cat. As usual, so many lures, so little time!

[@michaelmaldonado5680]

New sub here!!! Found u about a week ago

[@RetroBassin]

Welcome, Michael! Tune in every Saturday just like the good old days!!

[@HandyManNetwork]

Solid channel. New sub here 💪🏽

[@mthomas91088]

Okay so zman was not the original makers of the chatterbaits. I know the story behind them but I thought zman was the original company or did they change from rad lures to zman.. hmm this is interesting thanks for this video.

[@RetroBassin]

Even I learn something (or 12 things) every episode!

[@carlmchale8341]

I don't agree with you I feel very lucky to have found this channel

[@RetroBassin]

Thanks, Carl!

[@ncbassin1760]

I have a magnum 1162 tackle box that a guy gave me from my church it's pretty cool but the corners broken do you know where I could buy another one?

[@jarodbrenneman8661]

I got a chater bait no long ago but I don't know if use a curly tail grub or a swimbait.PS can I use a trailer worm on a chater bait or swim jig?

[@TerryBattisti1]

Jarod, yes you can use a worm or trailer on a chatterbait. One of the best is a small swimbait. Good luck!

[@jarodbrenneman8661]

Terry thanks my friend I have some creme trailer worm and I didn't know where to use it but now I know thanks and good luck fish.

[@davidjones7503]

Question, any recommendations to anyone who services older reels? I have a couple older baitcasters from the mid (?) late 80's that I still use. One still works, the other needs some TLC... I'd appreciate a few recommendations to a few good people that service / fix reels, still leaving me with an arm and a leg. Thanks

[@winstonrocco1981]

Still got a couple satin jackets lol

[@RetroBassin]

Wear 'em with pride!

[@megabiteoutdoors9384]

Ye you like doubled in subs recently congrats man

[@sethriley6594]

do you ever fish with modern gear?

[@RetroBassin]

Great question! First off, I haven’t bought “new” rods and reels for like 10 years, so even that stuff is not vintage. Other than that, if the camera is rolling, it’s all old school all the time!

[@truettjohnson7230]

Retro Bassin where can I find some Norman Weed Walkers,are they discontinued

[@RetroBassin]

eBay probably best bet, but kinda scarce.

[@ernstcoetzer809]

Who is the sad jealous c....t with the thumbs down??? You go man i see what 6k subs in 3 months!!! That is just awesome!!!!

[@RetroBassin]

Probably Bluetooth Brandon cause I haven't taken him fishing lately...

[@ernstcoetzer809]

@@RetroBassin if all this shit blows over u should come visit me in South Africa... I'll take u on a bass tour!!! We got some lunker bass!!!

[@RetroBassin]

@@ernstcoetzer809 Would love that! Hit me up on either FB or Insta.

[@gillgetter3004]

I’ve cleaned and cooked many small and large mouth?

[@RetroBassin]

I have cleaned and cooked many fish!

[@pimpinrus]

yo

[@claytonmundy1269]

That isn't anything better 40 year old lure s 🤗🤗 I have some old lures and if u want I can send u some pics of them and see if you would be interested in them

[@RetroBassin]

PM me on either FB or Insta!

[@bradmallery435]

Help me out bassin' buds. I need a Plano 4 drawer Phantom 797 tackle box. Had one in the late 80's full of Tornados. (and more) Need another. Nothing but rip offs online.

[@RFlippy]

im a new fan but i gotta be honest, the snide comment on Googan is off putting. I found your videos in the recommended after watching googan videos. even if you don’t like them theyre still out there trying to put people on fish and spread the love of bass fishing.

[@RetroBassin]

No hate on this channel, good buddy, but the focus is definitely on pre-KZbin era bassin’, even if it happens to appear in the Tube. My Bassin’ Bud Brandon fishes with those in a lot of episodes, so I rib him whenever I can.