Co-Angler Answers You MUST HAVE💥

Fishing as a Co-Angler and have questions about what the Pro prefers... or Expects? In this bass fishing video I do a little Q&A over the comments from the first video in the co-angler series. This covered some of the secrets that I have learned over many years of observing co-anglers compete from the back deck of my boat. What the great ones do to fish at the top level of their game every single day they are on the water. The Things you can do to improve and the list is long! This bass fishing video will get you started. Common and Get Started Now! Leave additional questions for Part II Q&A.
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[@DubH46]

I like this layout. I'm sure it makes it easier to answer a lot of questions at once, instead of typing each one out individually. Great info given too. You answered questions I didn't know I had. Lol

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

That’s Awesome thanks for the feedback

[@chaimterrance7621]

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[@nikolaiarchie4869]

@Chaim Terrance Instablaster :)

[@chaimterrance7621]

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[@chaimterrance7621]

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[@marksworld13]

On the subject of cross-creeking 12:32 If I’m a co-angler paying a $475.00 fee plus giving the pro $40.00 for boat fuel, add to that all my travel expenses. There should not be a gray area but a rule in the books that any and all areas in the back of the boat (45degrees) is open to the co-angler, period. For a pro in the front of the boat to get upset because a co is casting to the other side of the creek is selfish. It makes one think there is a lot of truth that 90% of the fees being paid is so the top 10% of the anglers can make a living. Great series Bradley, its very interesting!

[@WarEagleTheBest]

Good point

[@TheFishdoctor1952]

I've had this happen to me (in a BFL tourny), boater running 2' of water, 10' from the bank. Boater asked me not to fish the other side. I replied, run the boat down the middle and I won't have to fish the other bank. Boater thought about it for a minute, I made one cast to the other bank, he moved to the middle. I made the comment. We will likely catch more fish if we work together instead of against each other. He replied, you're right.

[@denisviscek8139]

that is totally selfish I get the boater position, but no, if you are not fishing it, co angler can

[@coreyf.3307]

If I was a pro angler and had a co angler on my boat, I'd let them cast wherever they wanted as long as they don't cross my line.

[@mnije]

I wonder if they will ever have a tournament series without electronics besides depth finders. I’d like to see some old school skills at work. Great vid!

[@Milehighsnake98]

I've fished a couple big bass tournaments where electronics were only allowed while the big motor was running for navigation purposes. So we couldn't even get depth. It was interesting.

[@denisviscek8139]

that is crap turning electronics off in the back!

[@sonnycalzone7784]

If tommy biffle cut my line he would be swimming on his pockets and that’s a fact jack lmao

[@martinallison8719]

"... closet Hallman fan..." - that's awesome! LOL!

[@jerryvalentour164]

Loved it need more 😍

[@marksworld13]

Hello, my name is Mark.........................................and I'm a closet Hallman fan

[@bamadondon0495]

I've said it a bunch before. There should be more guys like this on the water.. but I understand everyone is different. This man has so much knowledge. I'd kill just to sit n listen n watch and learn in his boat for few days.! Preciate these vids Mr. Hallman!!

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

Absolutely my friend

[@TheFishdoctor1952]

@@BradleyHallmanFishing For every Bradley Hallman, there is a Tommy Biffle. It's just part of the crap shoot fishing as a Co. You have to be there to learn. A check is just a bonus.

[@Mjones8383]

Keep watching because he tells all, well most.

[@brucehoffman7063]

Great job, I’ve fished a few co-angler mlf a long time ago. That’s why I don’t fish them. I’m 68 and retired so I thought I’d try it again. Joined a club and qualified for state in B.A.S.S. nation in Tennessee. 2 day tournament. I ask if I could prefish with both angels 1 day angler said yes we shook off 9 keepers a piece. On my fishing spots, he never fished there. 1st day we never caught a keeper. That sucked but we had day 2. The second angler didn’t prefish but I overheard him say he already made the cut on 1st day, and that he would just help the co-angler in his cub make it . I didn’t know what he meant till next day he hit 4 points and I caught 2 little ones, than he went to a big cove and we sat in the middle of it all day. Where we were 200 yards from any bank and his boss came by said I got 4 keepers where you told me to go and his boss got 2 nd place. And it was in the back of the cove we were in. I said can we go back there or get closer to the bank, he wouldn’t even speak to me . I knew than he was keeping me off the bank. That’s why I didn’t fish anymore co-anglers.

[@richardblake4777]

Great video Brad, all co-anglers should be required to watch this. Then again, most boaters should too. In 50+ years of tournament fishing I've had boaters invite me up front to others that don't what me to cast anywhere!

[@denisviscek8139]

boaters definitely need to watch

[@pattyloftin9070]

Thank you !! I’m 60 years old and yes I’m wanting to want to fish a rest tournament!! I was wondering how the young pros would react to an older guy !! I’ve bass fished my entire life and have only won some local tournaments!! The last thing we want to do is hurt your fishing !! We just want that experience #1 and we or I will help you the best I can ! I’m only 60 but I installed flooring for 35 years so my knees have been replaced!! But just because we’ve had knees replaced doesn’t mean we can’t net a fish !! Us old beat up flooring guys !! We are better laying on a deck netting a fish better than anyone else lol !! Just saying ! When I was working I was fishing Pickwick 4 days a week or nights !! And still put my kids through college!! With no student loans!!

[@deancurtis9849]

I stopped fishing tournaments a long time ago, but really have enjoyed watching this and the previous video. I fished 2 BASS regionals as a back boater and won both tournaments. The only 2 times I ever fished off the back.

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

Wow!!!!

[@dondieselfishing4748]

If I ever have the honor to be your co-angler you already know I'm only coming with one rod one reel. We'll just call it "the Hallman". And flipping tackle. Honestly everything you say is so honest and genuine makes it easy to get behind anything you say. Very very helpful. And honestly your thought process is the same as mine so yeah man have a good day and God bless you and your family.

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

Thank You Donny 🙏

[@natehoodoo6246]

As a person who does both angler and Co, really like these videos. Because the rules up front and the back are different! I have been back boated by a angler, less say that won't happen again with that person. Filed and showed pictures of what that person was doing! It's against the rules to back boat a co. Always learning new stuff from the front or the back. As for shutting off the back electronics to save on battery life is total BS! I am a electronics technician and the graph doesn't draw much power at all! Livescope, livesight, and mega live draw a lot of power. I run a lithium 12v 30ah min. Battery for those unit. Your normal transducers like birds, garmin, and lowcraps can run off the starting battery for days and not hurt the battery. If the boater has problems with power get better batteries! Fished with Tom Monsoor in a local Veterans fishing tournament/ great guy, and we was running out of power at the end of the day, he runs lithium but everything was totally wrong on hookups and layout. And we still ran all the graph all day! Here is something I seen the other day, a co with livescope / ice fishing style setup, on the back of a boat. So he had his own electronic to find fish. Lot of money but was like okay! Ever heard of a co doing that and what a boater may be would say? Thx

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

Haven’t seen it yet with the backside livescope but I knew it was coming. I don’t see a problem so long as I could roll it up quickly to change spots and stuff

[@theamateurangler6273]

I got into co angling to learn the format of the series I am fishing, with a possibility of learning a few things from some of the guys that I fished with. I bought a 2013 Z520 last year, so I am not planning on co angling for ever. I've fished with some really awesome guys, but I've also fished with some pure jerks along the way as well. One thing that I can definitely say I've learned is how NOT to treat or talk to co anglers or people in general. There was one day that I put my rod down, sat down and ate a PB and Jelly sandwich like I was mad at it and completely gave up, because the assistant department store manager/wanna be KVD in the front of the boat had one smart a$$ comment after another when I'd ask a question. The terms "I couldn't wait to get back to the dock" were a huge understatement for me that day. That was the only boater that I didn't feel bad for while watching him bring a big fat zero to the scales.

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

I totally understand 💯 percent! I’m sure you are aware that these feelings will probably come back to you someday while in the front of your Ranger! We definitely have these folks on both ends of the boat and we just have to make the best of our 8 hour day on the water! Luckily these guys are not the norm.

[@tylert3203]

Good Series! I had a cross creeking scenario happen to me as a coangler last year. I always felt I had a right to that water but I respected his wishes and stopped fishing it. Later that day he had one roll on a chatterbait and he told me to throw back in there. Turned out to be a 6lber, which helped me cash a check. I always wondered if I was right for feeling that I could have fished that water if I wanted. Thanks for solidifying my position.

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

Yes sir

[@LUE68]

What a great job addressing an under covered topic. As a co angler myself all I can say is every guy is dift and can make or ruin a day. Im always respectful, it's his expensive boat. Always offer $$ for gas etc.. and always drop what I'm doing to grab the net if called for. Some guys situate the boat where u got nothing and others hit a weedline perpendicular so u can each cast down it. All u can do with an ass is shake ur head but if he wants to come back and shake a finger about something. 1. Im paying to fish also and 2. Im a Marine Corps Veteran that's silently praying he gets aggressive. Lol

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

So good 😊 brother!

[@glennbailey6260]

The “cross-creeking” subject was huge! I will be fishing an open this year where creeks will be a factor and will definitely ask my boater prior to take-off what they prefer. Thanks!

[@mattgreene4263]

Thank you for talking about the cross-creek casting issue. It's always been a dilemma for me

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

Yes sir that’s one that lots of guys don’t think about until they have been in the situation a few times. Appreciate your feedback

[@dieseldood]

Last season at state and regionals as a Co, I had guys shut off their graphs. After day 2 at regionals, I read the rule book cover to cover.... I was hoping no one else had noticed the loophole in the rules. Im gaining confidence as a boater, but for club stuff I'm still a Co. I have a 93uhd and Livescope... and a large tackle bag that most boaters hate to see. (Cabelas super magnum) this spring it will have my panoptix rig set up in it!

[@denisviscek8139]

well if they are going to turn the electronics off, turnabout is fair play

[@user-og3qh7xx6f]

Very good ! Enjoyed watching…. Have fished for years in my boats and with other boaters… thanx !

[@DannyBTalks]

9:56 GREAT question. And to aid in that, I had a great experience with this on Percy Priest yesterday. While I did break a few off to not waste my boater’s time, my boater explained to me while my idea of a swinging jig was good, it was bad in the way we were fishing because it doesn’t go through brush correctly. He gave me a 5/16 tungsten weight, and I tied on an EWG hook, used the same structure bug I was getting bites on, and I ended up not getting hung up near as much. He explained to me why my idea wasn’t right in a way that taught me.

[@bassgee2938]

This was very informative. Not just from a non-boater standpoint, but also reminds me to take care of the guy on the back deck if I'm the boater. I do some BFL's as a boater.

[@chuckdickerson8200]

Loving this series. Keep it up. How about shooting a video with Todd and Andrew about coangler do's and dont's while you are in Texas next week.

[@shannonmcclelland3130]

Jim would always tell his cos to travel light. You really did!!

[@nilesrichards4786]

Thanks Brad, very helpful info. Getting ready to fish two Opens this year as a Co-Angler. Good question in reference to "cross creeking". I'll be sure and ask my boater if he minds.

[@WarEagleTheBest]

You don’t have to ask, there is no written rules about it, defend your rights first of all, those boaters don’t give a damn about coanglers catching fish. They even don’t want to save baits, lures, etc imagine how many pounds of lead ended up in lakes because of those boaters.

[@billyburton4487]

@@WarEagleTheBest yah I'm gonna agree with you on this. It's their boat but at the same time they decided to fish a trail with coanglers.

[@shadowswordfish3745]

@@billyburton4487 i agree with you and I know what you mean but I think some of these guys who fish the opens only goal is to make the elites where there is no co anglers and the only reason they are fishing with them is to get there. If you get what I mean I totally agree with you if it was any other trail and even in the opens the boater should have proper etiquette.

[@briansenter4023]

Well done...not too dry or lengthy! Appreciate the content! 🤙🏽 Tight lines 🎣

[@philnorton6095]

GREAT COMMENTS FOR A BACK SETTER.

[@kmby1531]

Love you to do a video talking about your 5 worst co angler experiences. Maybe would be a great what not to do ....

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

Not a bad idea but I really don’t have 5 that bad well maybe 🤔

[@markntexas8265]

Good stuff I agree with your “cross creeking” answer.

[@MrWeezy-zz6ou]

I think i now have a new "catch a dream" dream.... it's to get the honor to fush with such a level minded, honest speaking, fella who doesn't mind to take time out of his day to PREACH and teach us how it should be👍

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

Appreciated

[@eddiemook84]

Yes some great advice I’ve seen all the videos on the topic. In my 3rd season as a co- fishing bfl Buckeye series. Missed some good opportunities to put fish in the boat primarily because I was too in the game if you catch my drift, always had great people to fish with boaters were all very gracious, and I had a blast. Execution , just didn’t get the job done. I’m a stickler for details so I learned how to control my bait and get them to the fish. I learned to skip with my bait casters 20 years ago. I love to skip docks and pontoon boats. I think you’re exactly right in every instance, I’m 58 going on 35, I just do what I do, lol don’t get hung- up, fish the moment, have fun. We get to fish that day. Great info bro. God bless

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

Appreciated your honesty and feedback

[@garyhuber1593]

Just discovering your channel and really enjoy the content. Particularly appreciate the co-angler series...keep posting this great stuff. Really appreciate it!

[@barryschroeder7312]

Thanks for your honest answers!

[@randypewthers8983]

Excellent video.

[@jerrypredmore8793]

Thanks for the excellent videos. I have fished co angler yes and was taught very well by Club members. To include learning rough weather, water maneuvering also. It all helps. Keep up the good would. You’re ever around elephant butte and want to try it I’d co angle or take you out in my boat

[@keithgott4059]

That was great getting your point of view..

[@johns6082]

Im a judge fan and love your show Bradley! I’m an avid bass fisherman and have been fo 40 years. I’m Not a fan of today’s electronics. I realize pros use them to be able to keep up with today’s competition but I think it makes it too easy to find fish. I feel like this will hurt fishing in the future. JMHO. Would love to hear your opinion.

[@johns6082]

Huge

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

It’s going to change fishing for sure do know to what extent but yea it’s going to change.

[@stacykennemur4964]

Loved this video. I fished a Toyota series as a co-angler. I am a disabled and have to use a cane for balance. 1st thing I asked my pro the night before was there a back seat for me to sit in and lean against. I did bring a pedestal just in case. I do own a boat and can get around pretty good. Another question is how the pro expects to net a fish if nets are allowed.

[@evanprice2231]

Great information again! Been thinking of fishing as a co-angler to learn even more but am nervous of the unwritten rules or how the angler views the co-angler. Thanks for talking about this.

[@bignastykrust]

Great series. Really enjoyed the info and I wish I would have had this info back in 2011, fishing the B.A.S.S. Top Six Championship on Sam Rayburn. I think the mental aspect of it all is the most important and I like how you tried to pound it in our little co-angler heads! Look forward to more vids!

[@bryanturner5159]

Truly awesome, addressed some questions I've wanted answers to. Biffle would have to wait in the water or on the bank till I felt he got it.

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

🤣🤣🤣

[@barryschroeder7312]

Enjoyed hearing your informative video!

[@KevinSmith-dq9tz]

Sounds like you are one of the few today that is down to earth instead of too big headed for your own good. To be concerned about your co anglers while YOU are the one fishing for the big money/trophy says a lot about you. One would be lucky to fish behind you. Keep up up the good work. You have gained another subscriber/ follower. 👍

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

I still believe most of the guys are like me. It only takes a few to make it look bad.

[@dong8307]

Fished a Central Pro Am as a co a number of years ago. Drew Terry Thomas on Bull Shoals and I did a lot of watching on how he fished a jig. What a master. He had a 3/8 and 1/2 black and blue jig with blue Zoom chunk on both. Fished backs of creeks mainly on a post spawn bite and he would snap the jig up and let it fall getting a reaction bite. Great learning experience.

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

Great guy and all time legend he is. Does things the right way and has the respect of everyone that’s competed against him! We all can learn from him and his kind! #oldschool

[@rogbass]

So happy you mentioned your experience as a co. Entering as a co angler and learning more about fishing than actually fishing is something I was wondering about. I just hope I draw a pro that’s ok with a co who would like to ask questions and or just shut up and watch and learn. Either way I will show up with an either or attitude. If all goes well in a year I’ll enter as pro only with a new boat. But it is paramount that I get the taste on the back of the boat and absolutely learn and absorb everything I can. These videos are extremely eye opening and helpful. Because I won’t even try this adventure if I don’t learn the etiquette and little nuances that freshwater pros deal with. It’s very different than the crew type tourneys I’ve been in on salt. Just have to see how it goes before I commit to it. Because if I do I know I’ll be throwing a lot of money at a cool learning experience. Lol. But you live once and God willing if you can try then you should try.

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

Glad it helped! I’ll have more coming for you!

[@davidblake5199]

Great format You ROCK Brother from Lanier Actually, I go three hours south to a PFA and catch 30 pound bags 🐟🐟let’s go

[@cdickey3211]

Listening to BTL today. We need a Hallman bubble like the NBA (haha) for a 3 series tournament called the “Purist”! Like Bear Gryles meets bass fishing. Fly the best to some unknown lakes, no phones, limited electronics, and no info. Bam! I’ll get the contracts going! 😁😂🤣👍🏻

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

That’s a cool idea!

[@lancegray1263]

good info, i agree with the crosscreeking answer

[@steveparker7240]

Good stuff. And I'm not even a co-angler. And from an Okie!

[@DouglasSubbs]

Appreciation is from the honest sharing of tips, tricks and knowledge. Many out just selling products or telling “some” things. Thanks.

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

Appreciate it!

[@kindywoodandiron1756]

I would definitely get a portable live scope for the back. I’ve asked my boaters if they would set up the back finders for me to see. All of them have done so. I’ve caught quite a few fish that way.

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

Asking always helps

[@glenndaugherity6187]

I’ve seen a couple comments on using a portable live scope in the back as a co angler I have a Panoptix ice bundle which is portable but very big. How on earth would a Co be able use something like that ? You have to mount the pole for the transducer somewhere to go over the side of the boat. Doesn’t seem to make any sense IMO.

[@chriscusick86]

This is perfect! You even give a guide for a co angler that plans to jump to the front of the boat as a boater! Thank you for taking the time to help us be the best version of ourselves! 🙏

[@kendalllunsford775]

I reaaly like this series Brad........ You have so much experience in the front of the boatand have seen the goods and the bads of your co's.... Really great questions today...... The one with the co hung out over deep water and no electronics to view would definitely be a tough one......but as you stated... if there is a will... there is a way..... each situation brings opportunity.... Right.....??? My worst case was my boater was paralleling right on the bank on high ball ...water was muddy.... You get the picture...... It was a day of limited opportunity..... and yet another great learning experience.... Love your page...dude..!!!!

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

Appreciate you man

[@denisviscek8139]

some boaters are just jerks

[@mr.skeptical3071]

Ain't nothin wrong with cross creekin! As long as your not crossing the line, boater needs to shut up. This is exactly why I fish teams only!

[@TheFishdoctor1952]

One of the bad things about team tournys, is the cheating factor. It happens more than you may think. Plus, you will likely learn more with different boaters, different techniques.

[@BrockNessMonster1991]

@@TheFishdoctor1952 - would you mind expanding a little on what you mean by the cheating factor that goes on in team tournaments? I don’t fish tournys but I’m curious about this potential cheating lol thank you in advance

[@eddieraycantrell4633]

I had co-anglers years ago on the old RedMan trail (bfl now) . I let my guy throw anywhere anytime. But the rules were different then.

[@dblades1129]

I also fished one of my first Table Rock CPAA tournaments with Jim Eakins. Great learning experience that served me well as a co-angler. He also caught several smallmouth that trip.

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

He was special with that LBJ

[@coolcc7277]

I am co from Ga fishing 🎣 the BFL love your videos.

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

Appreciated

[@buck19]

My biggest smallie came out of 55fow on a 1/2oz dare devil. Hit it near the bottom in a pocket.

[@jayrod7426]

I really enjoyed this video. It answered a lot of the questions I had about being a coangler

[@BigCreekFish]

I had the opportunity to fish with Jim twice, on Grand & Dardenelle 20 years ago. Tremendous days & great learning experiences and I got 2nd big bass on Dardenelle with him flipping a salt craw up river. But-he had to put his rod up on Grand cause it wasn’t a jig he was flipping so he put it up! I will not disclose it either! Great days X 2 for learning. thanks for your updates & QandA.

[@Mr.Higgs.]

Loved this layout of video q&a. I'm sure you con honestly drop sections of this type of video with everything from baits, techniques, knots, ect...These co-angler series is really nice though. Another co-angler question, Been fishing casually for 3 years and always fished here and there since I was a kid. Turning 27 this year and I've went from 1 rod and 2 small bait boxes, now it's 6 rods, 2 30L hiking backpacks filled with baits and tackle. How do I approach becoming a co-angler for the first time and know I'm getting good leadership from the boater. Thank you very much.

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

Look up the BFL’s on MLF’s website and look at the division schedule closes to you.

[@edwardcowan7012]

I fished pro in the early ‘90s and fished a lot of draw events. I’ve fished a few tournaments as a co angler once in a FLW tour event. Let me tell you what happened. My pro was fishing parallel to a brake with a spinner bait. He commented that a fish followed his bait, the water was fairly clear, I looked behind the boat and the fish was following in the shadow so I dropped down a drop shot and caught it. This process continued until I was culling and my pro had only one fish. At that point I told him what was going on and he rounded out his limit with a drop shot. Point being is pay attention and just fish.

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

Taking advantage of a tough situation I like it!

[@mikefurness1598]

Hey Hallman thanks man for answering my question directly about age. I was surprised to hear my name on your video kinda cool! Any rate just wanted to let you know I don't have any physical problems that would prevent me from doing it. A lot of times I feel that even though I'm going to be 72 Tomorrow Groundhog Day that in my mind I'm still in my 40s physically. I'm one of the lucky ones I think at my age group that doesn't really have any ailments per se. I'm sure I'm a little slower than I actually was at 40 but maybe not. Thanks for the advice! Who knows I may see you as your co-angler at some point! LOL!

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

Hope you do see me!

[@greggibson3491]

Hey Mike, I’m 70 and fishing the Toyota Central Series. Like you l’ve slowed a little, one trick I use is to fish with my pdf on, saves a few seconds when the boater says let’s move.

[@Mjones8383]

I'm going to buy the livescope ice fishing unit if I ever get in to the co angler deal.

[@OhKee12]

Keep them coming, sir! Appreciate the info, hope to apply it this year 👍🎣. Ordering ice fishing livescope now.

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

It would work!

[@OhKee12]

@@BradleyHallmanFishing I can’t even afford a real livescope lol. I’ve seen them being used on kayaks now too. The sport is evolving quickly

[@maxescamilla4597]

Like the format and subject. I fished FLWs as a co angler and had mixed results and feelings about it. Seems I could only put together one good day during a derby. I always blamed the draw but I'm sure I'm to blame as well. You have to be able to adapt on the fly and keep your head in it on the tough days. Opportunities will present themselves, you have to be ready to take advantage and execute. Great questions and tips thanks!

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

Appreciate your feedback Max!

[@johnschauder]

I know very little about tournament fishing and even less about the coangler position but I have found these videos very interesting. One question I have is, is there any existing etiquette for the boat owners to not hang the guy on the back out to dry all day in terms of boat position? Do the just fish like nobody’s back there or will they throw them a bone? It seems like putting a guy on offshore structure in 70’ of water with no electronics or running in 2’ of water with a mud slick trailing the boat all day is pretty shitty. Is that just the way it goes sometimes or should coanglers not be put in that position?

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

The answer is both things happen. Boaters do things at times to try and help the co anglers catch more fish. Then there are other times when they huge the bank and it limits opportunities for the guys in the back. Neither are right or wrong. Look 👀 what a lot of guys don’t realize is these are not team tournaments. It’s the guy in the front of the boats job to catch as many fish as possible in a day. It’s also the guy in the back of the boats job to catch as many fish as possible with every opportunity that is presented to him throughout the day. Some days have tougher situations that create less opportunities out of the back. There not always the fault of the boater. Time of year and tournament waters selected are done by the tournament organizations. Sight fishing lakes and season is just one example.

[@cjnugent4102]

Enjoyed the Q&A! Videos like this are very helpful because it’s real life situations that are needing proper answers. I’ve never been a co-angler before but would love to be there one day. The last thing that I would want to do is something out of line that could cost you guys a missed opportunity!🎣

[@dalemayes3854]

Thank you so much. I really😊 appreciate

[@delylewoods1682]

Another Good video! It sounds like communication again is the "Best" thing a Pro and Co Angler can do prior to getting underway. I'm pretty sure that I would really enjoy being in a boat with you as a Co-Angler. I'm not very talkative but I would make the exception to talk your ear off and learn as much as possible while on the water. I would probably end up as an episode on your channel....lol

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

😂

[@craigkellam1580]

Great video. Boaters could probably even learn from you. I'm 54 live on Lake Cumberland. I may just try my hand as a coangler.

[@softaildiaries]

@Craig Kellam just wondering when the spawn starts there. I have a trip planned for the end of April. Thanks

[@craigkellam1580]

@@softaildiaries When the water reaches about 58 degrees. Today the water temp. was 45 degrees. Gonna depend on a colder or warmer late winter temps. April and may are always good for throwing swimbaits.

[@softaildiaries]

@@craigkellam1580 dang I'm starting to think I should of planned my trip first week of April. Was hoping for more pre spawn action

[@256bassfishing]

Once again, I commend you for making these videos. As far as the health issue part, I was quite aware when at 42 I had bi-lateral hip replacement due to a rare disease and I competed a year later at Neely Henry if I would be able to without hindering my boater. Before I actually committing to the tournament, I spent several days on my own boat to see if I would be able to stand on a deck all day. Turns out I could and paid my deposit and balance to compete. Can't wait for this season!

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

That’s smart just for your own safety you know. I fished a regional tournament one time a week after breaking my ankle. Cast and all! It was a long week.

[@256bassfishing]

@@BradleyHallmanFishing I bet! Good luck to you this season and I hope to run into you some day. I thought I may have been too old to start tournaments after not competing for so long, but wasn't there a rookie in his 40's several years ago that was in the running for rookie of the year? 😂 Yeah... Maybe I can one up that. 😉

[@brileyknowles8150]

These are the best videos ever!

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

Thanks 🙏

[@dominiccavitt4826]

You are killing these videos, Brad. I wish these videos would have been out before my first BFL several years ago. You’ll help out a lot of guys with this series!

[@rickjerman497]

Great job Bradley! Thx!

[@rustyscopano2667]

I would just like for you to take me fishing on the lake I fish for a couple days and show me things I am missing. I live in NC that lake is Shearon Harris Reservoir. Maybe on day if you are in the area a retired army vet could pay you for a day on the lake.

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

👍

[@PeelerOutdoors]

Good questions

[@mikemason4792]

Well only the second video of your I've watched and I'm hooked. Very well done. Thanks for the lessons.

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

Appreciated

[@greghall4215]

Very informative video. Thanks for sharing.

[@hooks2bset]

Great video again! Loved hearing you mention Central Pro-Am, loved them days. I never showed up with no rods but I dang sure sat them down and stood on the front deck watching and listening. Keep'em coming!

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

Thanks Mike

[@thiswellfish3242]

One piece of advice I got before joining my Local club. Take the time and fish as a co-angler for at least 3 years in as many different trails/clubs/opens as you can. Getting to fish with so many different people you not only learn a lot of techniques but can start to hone in on what’ works for you.

[@shannonmcclelland3130]

You need to know your counts for all baits. This guy is really cool doing these vids.

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

Appreciate you bud. Your whole family is solid! 💪🏼

[@JaredMize9]

I subscribed at “closet Hallman follower” hahaha

[@coryhoopes4419]

I agree 100% with you Brad. From this pros perspective, just like in any other profession there are good eggs and bad eggs. Its the luck of the draw being a co angler. As a pro, I leave my graphs on. Saving battery excuse is total BS! Cross creeking? As a pro, it is my responsibility to position my boat so that I have maximum opportunity, not to keep my co from opportunity. However, I'm seeing comments by cos on here saying they wouldn't let a pro do this or that....BS. Thats going to make for a long day as a co. If you don't like taking the chance of fishing with an a$$hole, I would suggest you get your own boat so you can make the decisions. Until then, go out and fish, learn and act like a grown adult! PS. Much respect Mr. Hallman. This is a great format!

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

I appreciate your honesty and experienced feedback!

[@denisviscek8139]

or you can grow up and stop being a jerk - what a unique concept

[@bigc8018]

Really amazed at what a good series this is. The truth is hard to beat.

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

Thanks Big C!

[@sliderman6899]

Another great video. I am one of those guys that has given thought about bringing the portable LiveScope as a Co-Angler. Having one in my own boat has taught me a lot about the technology.

[@markzarzour5862]

Great video. Every co-angler and pro should watch.

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

Thanks

[@stevenoakes2836]

I just wanted to thank you for doing these videos. I have learned a lot from your videos and they have helped me catch more fish.

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

Thanks

[@CalvinRoyHarrison]

I really enjoyed both videos! I know nothing so all the info you have presented is VERY interesting and useful to me. PLEASE keep them coming!

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

Will do!

[@josephmannix5120]

I was going to ask about electronics too

[@mikee9464]

Loved this video man. Great format too.

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

Thanks 🙏

[@chrismarks2072]

Great Information. I'm sure you have seen boaters that have no business fishing as a boater. In your option when do you know you are ready for the front of the boat. Talking about BFL's. Thanks for your time.

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

Absolutely! It takes all kinds to have a bass derby. That’s a hard question to Answer and is different for everyone for different reasons maybe I will cover some of this in one of the upcoming videos

[@Marloncatfishing]

So after being stationed in Alaska for the past two years I'm really rusty but I just got stationed in Louisiana and my army buddy talked me into fishing as a co angler this year. I have to buy all new bass equipment. I'm just nervous and don't want to make a fool out of myself but I know this is something that I'm good at.

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

Just take a deep breath and fish! It is a different game fishing out of the back but a great sport!

[@bkbaitsal4389]

Awesome video and tons of great info! Thanks for what you do for us Anglers!

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

Thank you 🙏

[@rogerwatson2565]

I really enjoyed watching first video and then seeing you go back and answer questions. I will watch more of these if you do them

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

Thanks Roger

[@michaelking6681]

I learn a great deal from Tactical Bassin . I subscribed to you feed today . I like how you are teaching tournament info . I fish Tablerock lately I live in Kansas. I am hoping to get involved in tournaments in the future .

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

Thanks for the sub!

[@eddiepayne8533]

Good stuff again! I have had 3 back surgeries, I try to let my boater know if it is more then I can handle. Truly appreciate your insight. Now as far as hanging with Castledine......................all good, look forward to the videos.

[@mattgillilandsr.5615]

Great show again!...lol...my wife and I both watch your show, she near fell outta her chair when you called out the closet Hallman comment..She's still going on about it...lol. Thanks Brad, look forward to the next video.

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

That’s 😄

[@toddgreenwood9690]

Thanks for answering my question from the first video in the series. Another reason I’m a big fan! I have had some boaters make sure they have side imaging on at the console so at least I may see something to throw at when they’re running livescope. Love this series.

[@markhogue6889]

Great video great suggestions! Thanks