Best Tactics for Early Pre Spawn Fishing

[@billsutorius2753]

Super great tip for that ChatterBait by threading it on sideways. Overall I really liked your video and your plan for the pre-span period. Thanks for showing us your secrets. You really bring some great passion to the bass fishing world and inspire a lot of people including me. Thanks IKE 👍🎣

[@corywhite6098]

Here in GA it jumped 10 degrees in a week. Small lake I fish was 58 degrees two weeks ago now is 70 degrees when I pulled my kayak out. One of the larger and deeper lakes was 57 max last week and in the mid 60’s this week. The smaller, shallower lake had a lot of action going on today. Bass busting bait fish consistently until 12:30 today. Absolutely crazy. Caught a lot of pale colored fish more shallow today

[@donaldjudy9887]

I don’t know if it’s because Ike is from the Northeast like I am or his ability to identify with the everyday bass guy? But I get so much more out of his lessons than any other pro I’ve listened to! Also his tips and tactics seem to resonate with the tournament Kayak fisherman more than others! Nice job Ike!

[@MK-fq4jn]

I'll from Philly area as well, but Mike's just a good guy,.. If I could fish with the guy I would and it s not because he's a pro.

[@thevernonposse]

Absolutely I'm in Northern Massachusetts most of these videos don't even apply to us

[@louisbradshaw7248]

Only pro I’ve watched mention that lakes freeze I think a lot forget about us up north

[@gerhoefsmit8015]

Your enthusiasm is very catchy Mike, love the way you present your video's. keep up the good work mate ! Greetings from Amsterdam The Netherlands.

[@mikeiaconellifishing]

Thanks for the support!!

[@jenlvjim]

Met Ike on bull shoals during a practice day. Ran into a lot of pros while fishing. Ike was by far the nicest and took time to talk to us and very friendly

[@Scottrz28]

Great tips especially about rigging the chigger crawl sideways without disconnecting the legs! You the man!

[@scottcozart8950]

Slammed the sub button. He's not only the king of bass. He's a awesome teacher. Thank you Ike!!!

[@mikeiaconellifishing]

Thanks for the sub! You're the best!

[@BassGeek]

Can't argue. Just crushed'em on the lippless and the DT6 Money.

[@SimonSays_]

Haha we fish the same . As I watch your videos it’s almost like checking my homework with my professor. Glad to know Im thinking right when I’m on the water.

[@josephmannix5120]

I'm about to go kayak fishing here in massachusetts right now I caught a 3 and a half from the bank on a lipless with ice partially on the pond

[@gerryhazelton9569]

That’s good news . I hate early ice out conditions but this year Hoping for better results . Generally don’t catch bass till mid may but I will be trying harder this year lipless baits , jerk baits and red crank baits .

[@ethansnyder7582]

What I do during blade bait season I will work the lipless like a jerkbait and I catch a lot of bass on that technique

[@howsbubbs]

Just got off the water for bass pro shop us open in Okeechobee and was wearing my ike hoddie and flat bill hat. Was representing my boy mike ike

[@mikeiaconellifishing]

Hell yea!!

[@titoparedes6839]

Awesome brother......I always like these type of videos when the season comes around. Sort of a refresher course.

[@mikeiaconellifishing]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@HookLife]

Getting out for the first time tomorrow in central Indiana. All of those are tied on plus an A Rig and a Huddleston. Thanks for all you do Ike. 🤜🏼🤛🏼

[@mikeiaconellifishing]

Rock on!

[@toddmauldin8841]

Awesome tips Ike!

[@mikeiaconellifishing]

Glad you like them!

[@MountainMenAxes]

First video of yours I've seen. Subscribed after you described how the bass are moving up. That really helped me to understand where they are right now. I still need a boat ha ha but I really appreciate the help thanks!

[@mikeiaconellifishing]

Awesome, thank you!

[@robertbrost7777]

Fellow SJ angler. Loved the video. My # 1 is a jerkbait but, I've started to play with the lipless. Caught a few over the Winter with it but, shallow(3-6 feet) water makes it tough to play. Lost one yo-yoing it, landed on a stump or laydown doing that. Just broke out the chatterbait and haven't had much luck with the red square bill. Was a tougggggggh Winter here in NJ. Looking forward to a little jerkbait bite before moving on to spawn and post spawn baits!

[@orskee]

Always rocking it mike! Thank you!

[@dong8307]

Great information and very well explained. Thanks Ike!!!

[@mikeiaconellifishing]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@thaddbigler4639]

Thanks Ike for information. Am moving to Bull Shoals and am trading in my corporate job for the life I once had. Keep inspiring.

[@mikeiaconellifishing]

Best of luck!

[@jaycap3820]

Great info. And I love Ike's sound effects.

[@mikeiaconellifishing]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@highjenks3d]

Pre spawn here in south Texas, caught two at 4 lbs. And 1 this morning at 6lbs, 8" black jelly worm no weight Texas rig

[@jacobdeitering8680]

Love that DT 6!

[@williamdomey7584]

Got here at the end. Excited to hear your tips.

[@tylerseifert6669]

Great info from Ike per usual!

[@mikeiaconellifishing]

Glad it was helpful!

[@SpookyRedz]

Loved the video mr .Mike

[@robertcasey2501]

Mike Ike giving away the game son!

[@larrysunde8878]

Lakes are still mostly ice covered but am filling a 3700 with your recommendations. Thanks

[@jakemansavage9505]

Great video! Thanks for your time!

[@fishing_amy]

Great info Mike

[@andrewmeekens1778]

I live in Philly Mike hello my friend and fish the river !!!!!!!!!!!!

[@steviedixon6488]

Hey man I been looking for you here at Big Sam since MLF IS here and you where not on the Anglers list I hope you and yours are all ok sure was wanting to hear some hooping and hollering from you

[@dmillz23]

Ice just started going out today in my area. Yeah I was standing on the bank casting into ice cold water with a grin on my face

[@gamesofcontent]

Worst thing about spring time is when they are off you are gonna work all day to catch one fish, but the best part is when they are on you are not gonna be able to keep them out of the boat.

[@pamelacooper6382]

Loved the video as always ❤

[@k-mparker]

Awesome tutorial!!! Niiiiiice comprehensive information and the techniques and tactics...very well presented!!! When u hit the James this year, don’t pass on Grays Creek!!! A spot thats not heavily pressured. A tip from a local yocal. 👍😃🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣

[@razorbak6783]

Bet it gets more pressure now.

[@Maykrel]

Hitting greenwich lake this weekend; tight lines NJ brother!

[@trp3508]

I was there a couple hours ago!

[@Maykrel]

@@trp3508 how was it? Water temp? Any luck?

[@chrisd4251]

I’ve tried Greenwich twice. Both times, miserable weather, didn’t catch a thing. I need to get there on a nice day.

[@trp3508]

@@Maykrel hey bud! If I had to guess I’d say the water temp was low 40’s? I had sustained winds today beating me up. And unfortunately I was skunked. I used underspins, lipless cranks, jerkbaits , swim baits and even a jig. That’s fishing tho !

[@Maykrel]

@@trp3508 very deep lake 15-30ft in most spots. My best luck came along the 295 bank (gravel bottom) jigs/ned rig, and that little cove back there is a spawning flat.

[@SpookyRedz]

Loved the video .

[@nathanmccoy1602]

Hey Mike! I have one of your game worn jerseys signed

[@mr.personality7762]

Can you make a video regarding using opposite lures with opposite rod types? I am a habitual spinnerbait user and I've never owned a different ride type besides baitcasting. It's just what I know, now my older brother has got me into using an open face and boy is it tough! How do you feel about non corresponding lures with their poles? Thank you

[@pierceproductionsllc8434]

Great Info! Thank you.

[@mikeiaconellifishing]

Glad it was helpful!

[@leterrip2816]

You're awesome, thanks!!

[@quags7744]

Keep the fire coming. Congratulations on 150k after a couple years of watching the you tube fishing game. It’s good to see a pro, some of these clowns have no idea what’s going on. It’s good to watch someone who I genuinely knows what’s going on. I bought the Heshis I’ll never go fishing without my lucky Ike socks, Got the book first book my wife saw me read in our 20 years. Looking into the beanie with the lamp cuz how could you catch a Walleye at night without one.

[@mikeantes9597]

Hey Mike thanks for the video,for this early pre spawn why not go a little more subtle with a swim jig instead of the vibrating jig? Especially in clear water and use the vibrating jig in a little more stained water ?

[@kerryschallon8879]

I wonder if you ever just have to put down say the Shadow Rap and pick up say a Vision 110 or something?

[@jeffgrier8488]

Thanks Mike!!

[@scottcozart8950]

IKE NOT. MIKE. We call him Ike. Lol

[@surfersoldierforchrist5928]

in socal inlets and harbors i guess specifically huntington beach will this be applicable? please anything will help

[@arensenfishingandoutdoors6766]

Awesome video

[@justanbaker8937]

Tennessee River is all top water right now!!! Killed them yesterday

[@andrewmeekens1778]

I fish in rivers do they work in that water also my friend ????????

[@mikeiaconellifishing]

River Killer!

[@Totaro17]

Hey mike, you did what you called the “over hand roll cast” on Jimmy Kimmel. Could see it. How do you do it?

[@JieFishing]

Loves these video 🥳🥳🥳

[@AAAgator]

I’m sure you’ve answered this question before, but do you get rid of jerkbaits completely when it comes to summer time?

[@robertbrost7777]

I think a lot of people do. It is intended to imitate a dying bait fish and, that's just not all that natural come Summer. Hope this helps.

[@84FrankDaTank]

Mike I was out fishing today this Bass came up gave me the middle finger and went back down.

[@cherokeelakeguy2386]

I just posted a video smoking them on a dt6!

[@dreammore368]

Hey do you remember me I'm the kid that you sign the Toyota hat for me

[@grizzdoom]

Does this work at the Harlem Meer Ike?!

[@InstinctBassin]

Tip: be gentle with those DTs. You can’t slap a balsa bait on the water like a plastic one. Unless you like throwing $7 away. Great bait though if you’re gentle with it.

[@Capper69]

No kidding I’ve made that mistake before with my SRs

[@karlherman9504]

Mike when you talk water temp are you talking surface or deeper?

[@brianmcmahon4802]

You forgot Alabama rig 🤣🤣

[@lt.pickles6383]

Dude, you just bit off a power bait. I did that once. Once

[@sejtan212]

Lol

[@natewallis3885]

Dude clean your shop...🤣

[@davidparton9158]

Didnt even watch it and gave it a dislike.

[@mikeiaconellifishing]

Never Give Up!

[@rogeliomartinez7847]

man videos like this are helpful