Brush Pile Fishing in Depth

[@jackdixon4530]

Very good video!!!! Thanks for sticking to fishing info, and no whining like some of your competitors!!

[@Rich-it1mc]

My first time watching your videos. Very informative, no fluff. I'll definitely return. Thank You.

[@AlfredoTorres-sb6sw]

Good stuff Hallman! No bs. Just info. Love it.

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

Thanks Alfredo!

[@malvinjones6619]

Yea man he has a great channel I can relate to fishing in Louisiana

[@bow-leggedfishing5883]

Agreed.

[@oklahomaterritory9539]

How about a video showing how to locate, qualify, and fish brush piles? That’s something I would love to see! Keep up the great work! Now I’m gonna be self conscious every time I say, “I’m Snagged!”

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/rX67l313YqprjZI Try this one! Let me know what you think 🤔

[@oklahomaterritory9539]

You da damn man! Thanks!

[@markjohnston7135]

Bradley you are fire hose fun to learn from. Your style makes me chuckle inside cuz I know that you have this game flat dicked and you get tickled jabbering about it...You've GOT to be the most up- front and to the point guy on KZbin. Keep it up with those hi-skoolers...They soak it up like a sponge. I cud say a lot more but I'm sure I'll yak more later .Happy Fourth to our great Country!

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

Appreciated the support and your feedback Mark! Happy 4th to you as well my friend!

[@JesusFreakLive]

I think this is my favorite Hallman video

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

Thanks 🙏 Chris

[@dustinwalker8152]

The analogy you used for how fish relate to a brush pile is genius. Great analogy and video!

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

Thanks 🙏

[@maxescamilla4597]

Cool insight on how water clarity effects how close they relate to a brush pile. We do some similar things like crashing Deep little N's and always have a drop shot ready. Love the DD22 as well, especially at night. Good video. 👊

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

Glad y’all liked this pic one!

[@everttebenn4925]

Thank you for all you do for all us fisherman. God bless you in everything you do.

[@tablerockkid8237]

Love this stuff. Real information instead of lure advertisements. Thanks!

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

Thanks 🙏 as always dude! Your awesome supporter.

[@Brizendine7]

Awesome video hallman. I’m an Oklahoma bank beater but I know if I wanna start winning some tournaments in the summer I need to learn to fish brush piles

[@kellycarr4701]

Another home run video. Keep cranking them out man!!

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

Cranking 🤣🤣

[@angleratlarge6787]

Great video. No Bull right to the point!

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

Thanks 🙏

[@jones1394]

I'm so glad I look at this video today. I have it all Solix 15 mega mega 360 and livescope. How you explain to approach a brush was the main thing I need to hear and the drops hot. Thank you so much you're a lifesaver to selling all my equipment LOL 😆. Thank you keep reeling them in for us great video 🙂.

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

Awesome feedback appreciated you letting me know!

[@PKClark-qw5oq]

First timer. Liked and Subscribed. Great video!

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

Appreciated P.K.

[@terryclowers4433]

Another great video didn't ever think about the brush piles and the shady side,East Tennessee watching #home

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

I know those smallmouth on Cherokee last summer were hanging on the shady side and that small swimbait they would kill. It’s how I got outta there with a Check. The water like Watts Bar is not really clear enough they will most likely be in it up close.

[@matthewheld8577]

That squirrel tail worm from big bite baits is awesome. You will burn through a ton of them. That tail is thin and has a ton of movement and it will catch anything. But that tail gets severed easily.

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

I agree it’s a great action I’ve always preferred the B2 worm personally but that’s just me. It’s whatever you have confidence in.

[@alexotz9734]

Show us from scanning to fishing them piles Hallman! Your videos are sick! Thanks!

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

Appreciated!

[@garyreaves7932]

Love the in depth series

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

Thanks Gary I’ll keep em coming

[@DRDROP-fj4bo]

Awesome video. Good stuff and good job. That pocket knocker has got me back a lot of XD's.

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

It’s a life saver!

[@jamescaspersamanthalintner4767]

Enjoyed this video quite a bit right now I'm my home lake of quality Fisher mainly in brush that's what we've been catching them out of I've started throwing the dd-22 crashing brush with it and you ain't kidding that is one of the hardest baits there is to get stuck I don't care if it's rock or wood the dd22 is great for not getting hung. And it catches Biggins

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

Glad you like it! Appreciate the feedback. 🤙

[@toddspindler6190]

Killer Killer info bud.. Thanks 😮‍💨💪

[@kimberlywood5943]

Cannot wait to throw the big worm on wobble head. It sure does work well with creature baits. great teaching video, hope you can do more. Thanks

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

I’ll have more to this series. Just want to space them out so my channel has a nice variety!

[@kimberlywood5943]

@@BradleyHallmanFishing I would love for you to do a feature on late summer, really early fall and where to fish in this transition. It is really tough for me and others as well. Thanks-Willie

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

@@kimberlywood5943 I will cover that. It’s the toughest time of the year for just about everyone

[@kevinboyles657]

Just caught my new PB out of a brush pile slow reeling a crankbait...slammed it just after it popped off a branch! Thanks for all the additional ideas Bradley!!...look forward to bringing some other new baits into the mix

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

Absolutely Kevin appreciate your feedback!

[@BassinJared18]

Good video mr.hallman ! Keep them coming !

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

Will do bud!

[@rickwilson8754]

Very informative

[@silaskennedy7950]

Great video! Thanks for the tips.

[@mikewelter180]

I don't know how this one slipped on passed me. I live here in Missouri and our lakes have all kinds of brush as you know. I finally was able to order a Helix 12" for my console (yeah!) and I can hardly wait to get it mounted. Awesome info, especially about the swimbait and dropshot. Thanks for what you do!

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

Thanks 🙏

[@ericporterfield8492]

Love the 22 lb shooter amazing line 👍

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

I agree it’s one of my fav’s

[@mcovers1]

Great video...Do a video on your favorite Knots....

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

That’s exactly what I’ve been working on it’s coming!

[@mikepadgett4647]

Enjoy the show. Keep it up

[@rogermoore3270]

Gonna put some of these to work tomorrow on santee cooper. Thanks

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

Good 👍 luck!

[@chrisbrakie8190]

Dude... Your killing it lately! Awesome job! Nice mix of old school spinnerbaits and new school wobble heads! Tx

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

Appreciate your support and feedback Chris

[@scottclark1168]

Great brush pile video,fun way to catch em,love the lure choices that brush hog is 1 of my favorites,there is a right and wrong way to rig the brush hog on a hook,and it makes a HUGE difference,just my opinion,cant wait for more of this,you are a great teacher

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

Thanks as usual Scott!

[@jefferyhoffman8121]

Brad this is one of your best videos yet. Actually it is one of the best how to videos I have seen made by anyone period and I watch them all! Thanks and keep up the good work. Much appreciated!!!

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

Appreciate the feedback Jeffrey! 👊

[@shanegreen518]

Awesome video Sir.

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

Thanks 🙏 Shane!

[@robertjacobsfishing]

Brilliant video Bradley. Learned a lot by hearing you cycling through baits in a brush pile. Will definitely try it out next time around a brush pile!

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

Glad it helps man! Thanks for your feedback

[@jasonking5560]

Great stuff. Thanks

[@MrHabitat009]

Killer content as always.

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

Thanks

[@rustygregg3548]

Thanks man love the videos.

[@jasonhenson4711]

Great video Bradley!! How about a video on creating brush piles and places to put them. I've put in some time making them but it seems to be hit or miss on which ones produce. Doesn't seem to be alot of info out there on it. I remember seeing a bass zone video like Cribs with Andy Morgan showing his house and he had some fish structure he was working on behind his house. Funny enough I can't find that video anymore.

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

Absolutely a great idea! I will do this

[@greggarrett4738]

Good one

[@SSS51706]

Another good. This year I started throwing a ned rig in deeper brush piles. 1/5 oz shroom head and a big TRD or hula stick with 20# braid to a 10# fc leader. Seems like a good combo for me. The lakes in Ohio are loaded with dinks and are highly pressured. Sometimes we have to go deep to get a good one.

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

How are you rigging to keep it weedless or at least less snags?

[@SSS51706]

@@BradleyHallmanFishing I use the ones with the weed guard but still get hung up at times. When I get bit, it is usually on the fall or the first time I twitch it or hop it. I fish around the edges of the pile. There have been times. Have to straighten the hook or break off but not often. I started messing with Texas rigging it without the weed guard and that’s been working better for snags

[@offthehookbassfishing9608]

Good job hallman ur doin a heck of a job with your channel bub I really enjoy them keep working hard brother its not going unnoticed

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

Appreciate the feedback more than you guys know!!!! Thanks 🙏

[@matthewheld8577]

Well. That’s interesting! I just bought a pack of rocking wobble heads. Never seen them or used them. I’ll tie one up for next tournament

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

Toss that sucker around man!

[@matthewhairell1456]

I’ve been experimenting the Carolina Rig vs Wobble Head on rocky points off channels and brush piles. So far the wobble is winning on rocks and gravel and the Carolina rig is winning on the brush piles and flooded timber. Fishing 1/2 oz in 8-22 ft of stained water. For both: Creature > Worm > Craw > Swimbait > Stickbait Colors: Junebug has been the biggest bites but less fish, plum has been the best for both size and numbers. A video on pros and cons would be interesting.

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

Awesome I will give this some thought 💭 thanks for the suggestion

[@JimGLopez67]

Good stuff bud thanks 💯👊🏽

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

Tx👊

[@johns6082]

Great info!

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

Glad it helps!

[@kkey1970]

Great video. Thank you for the tips.

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

Thanks 🙏

[@derrickhouse7063]

Awesome info

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

Thanks 🙏

[@nighthawk7221]

Awesome video, the content you are posting is extremely helpful and have used it with success. Thank you and keep up the good work. What rod do you use when you use the dd22 while fishing brush piles

[@jeffcheatham1744]

Plenty of Information for sure, appreciate you sharing your knowledge about what works for you. Thanks Bradley !

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

Thanks Jeff I like the feedback from KZbin watchers. It lets me know how to make content you guys will enjoy.

[@calvinweaver7767]

Thanks for the info I need to shorten up my leader in brush explains my break offs after he is out of pile thanks for the wobble head tip will try

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

Thanks 🙏

[@taylormoore4991]

Great videos bro

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

Appreciate the support! Glad y’all like them!

[@kktx4058]

Great video... I’ve had success with a football jig in big brush piles as well. Love your tip on using the wobble head... I will be tying a few on for my next trip. Keep these summer tips coming... just awesome!

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

It’s been years when I used to spend my summers up on Grand lake but I too used to use the football jig a bunch in the brush. Thanks for the reminder.

[@seanmccolpin18]

Awesome video Bradley! One thing I'd like to share on the drop shotting......I've been using the VMC weedless wacky hook with pretty good results. Seems like you do have to slightly set the hook on a fish to get past the weed guard but it has been a game changer fishing around cover.

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

I’m still using a Texas rig hook for the drop shot in brush. I think 🤔 I should look at the hooks and make a video on this. Obviously I would need to discuss some of this with my spinning rod hammer buddies first

[@seanmccolpin18]

@@BradleyHallmanFishing I was using a 1/0 straight shank hook but I felt like the versatility of the wacky hook suited my needs. Looking forward to your video on the hooks for this technique!

[@fishncoach8699]

@@BradleyHallmanFishing vmc finesse Neko hook has been outstanding for me to rig weedless on a dropshot lately. Has a bigger gap than something like the covershot hooks

[@peppy6082]

Thank you for taking the time to make this. I learned a lot.

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

Glad you liked it Tyler!

[@bluesinsation]

Another excellent video. I live on TB and here we have lots and lots of Crappie brush piles and of course we catch lots of Crappies in the summer. Probably on SR too. So, are you fishing for Bass on Crappie piles or is there something that makes a pile a Bass pile versus a Crappie pile? Occasionally I catch small Spots and big Cats while Crappie fishing the piles and very rarely stick a Black that usually gets off of my Crappie gear.

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

Always the same piles. Wood is wood man. There’s bass on those crappie piles I guarantee! You may find a depth that the bass prefers more. Crappie like to sit deeper lots of the time and bass shallower piles but they share the same ones as well.

[@glennboone7832]

Great video. Thanks

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

Thank You!

[@keithholt5955]

Another awesome, informative video. Thank you

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

Thanks 🙏 Keith

[@bartgrider6895]

Great video but you didn't mention my fav technique for brushpiles in 6-14 FOW with 4' or less clarity. I use a 3/4oz jig on 20lb flouro. I face into the wind and get 10-20 feet from the pile and flip it in. I never get bit on the initial drop. They always come after yoyo-ing it in the branches. I think it's the same thing as drop shot but I like my odds better with landing them. It works great on largies and spots. Give it a try on Tbird!! It's crazy how hard they THUMP that jig! I found this technique by accident by getting my jig hung up from casting to the pile. When I went to get it, I started yoyo-ing it THUMP... HMMM.. I call it "tea bagging brush piles" lol

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

I’ve done this with standing timber and braid. Yes I agree and with the advent of Live scope you will probably see more guys flipping piles like they do bushes!

[@bartgrider6895]

@@BradleyHallmanFishing Yep, I use 360 and LS in perspective for this

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

@@bartgrider6895 allows you to cover water like super fast it’s amazing technology!

[@jonahlawrence6204]

Great video thanks BRADLEY REALLY GOOD TIPS

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

Glad it helped appreciate the feedback

[@raynaldosoliz6755]

Great tips love the bass cave

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

Thanks Raynaldo! It’s taken years to get to that point!

[@stangibson1372]

Great information. Thanks I'm just learning about brush pile fishing and this helps a lot.

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

Awesome 😎 glad you stopped in!

[@randallhardin4551]

Great video I hope you continue it to fall and winter! Couple of questions is that a screaming eagle 3/4 ounce spinnerbait or a full size and are you swimming the wobble head or dragging it? Thanks man!

[@matthewhairell1456]

Slow and steady retrieve the wobble head if on rocks or gravel. The bait action and wobble head will do all the work as it deflects. If fishing on a sandy bottom or in brush piles, you want to reel 3-4 turns and give it a moderate pop with the rod tip 6-9 inches. Think crankbait and not shakeyhead.

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

Mathew is spot on the actions of the baits. Those were full size spinnerbaits but you could definitely use a screaming eagle especially in clearer water or places with smaller baitfish. I start with everything bigger and size down as the week progresses usually.

[@Jason_Emry_Fishing]

Another awesome video! I love the fact you explain the reasons behind different techniques. Crankbait video was great but this brush pile technique helps me understand what I can do to catch more fish during the heat of the summer. Thanks for the information!!

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

Thanks for the feedback Jason helps me make content for the channel.

[@raymaylone8563]

Again you nailed it. Can anyone help I watched the crank baits video an 3 min in it lost sound an wondered did this happen to any one else or was it something on my end. Bradley could you talk about bluff fishing say in late winter/early spring or suggest video I could watch. Thx

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

This is an awesome suggestion! I’m headed to table rock in a few weeks and will do just this video for you! Promise

[@scottsime5197]

Great job Bradley, was wondering if you could talk about swim jigs and what you throw it with and some tips..

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

Swim jigs would make a good video I will give it some thought.

[@macktidwell494]

Good Stuff Brother Thanx

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

Thank You Sir!

[@trentstevens8645]

Another awesome video! Great stuff, keep it up

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

Will do! 👊

[@nickmiller1268]

Awesome information Bradley thank you. I’ll admit the drop shot in brush piles thing is something I would have never attempted but makes sense. Haven’t done the drop shot technique much but will give it a try.

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

It works well!

[@kalebparsell9587]

Great tips I like your co angler videos

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

That’s great 😀 the next video to drop is going to be in that series! Interview with one of the best co anglers of all time!

[@adrianalvarado7407]

Subbed up looksl like you got a lot of good content🔥

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

Thanks for the sub!

[@robertnapier6063]

Great video bud! Absolutely perfect! Love the in depth lessons with no BS. Keep ‘em coming!

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

Keep getting the no BS and honestly I’m just talking about how I do it. Just like I’d tell a buddy in the garage. Apparently that ain’t the norm.appreciate your feedback

[@Shawn_Lai]

Loving these in depth videos going over various techniques and situations. Do you ever use a jerkbait or +1 jerkbaits in brush piles? There have been some big pro tournaments won jerking it through brush piles so just wondering! Thanks Brad!

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

Yes it’s a clear water presentation as well as blue black herring specialty

[@larryanderson3494]

Great video !!! Been really focused on brush pile fishing the past two summers and have been stuck in a rut. Killer info here that I will be putting some work into.

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

Keep Grinding it takes time!

[@matthewkitch1]

That was really good info. I really appreciate it!

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

Really appreciate ya back!

[@dong8307]

Great stuff Bradley! Heading to Grand this week and will be trying some of these techniques. Cheers 🍻

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

That’s a good place to work on it! Good luck 🍀

[@mikeallison7089]

Really good video. Texas fisherman here. On the deeper piles will you graph(Side/Down) over them first or just roll up and LiveScope and start fishing?

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

Depends on if it’s a new waterway to me or somewhere I know! If I have the waypoint I will not idle over it in fear of spooking them.

[@rowdybroomstick1216]

These are great technique's! Definitely trying that swivel head on my texas rigs. Thanks Brad!

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

You will like it! It works well.

[@kylemolletfishing9123]

Great tips from one of the best. Thanks for all the work you put into this channel. It shows, and it is appreciated.

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

Thanks 🙏 Kyle

[@michaelhorne1094]

Good video bud

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

Thanks

[@allenwellman7255]

Do a hook break down on all ur presentations... from flipping to dropshots.....keep it coming

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

Appreciate the support and suggestions

[@toddsmith3418]

Good stuff man 👍

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

Appreciated Todd

[@jcbassfishingchannel]

Great stuff!!! Love the info details!!!

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

Absolutely 👊

[@johnnielarge5506]

I have to get a new Amistad mine broke🤦🏻. Great video !!

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

Thanks 🙏

[@dexterreese4048]

Great video bro, like all of your vids this was very informative!!! Keep up the hard work and putting great fishing info out here bro!

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

Appreciated

[@DSartors]

Great tips! Love hearing from a fellow Okie!

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

👊

[@TX_Nupe]

Do you have a video showing you fishing the wobble head on a brush pile?

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

Sorry I do not thinks so!

[@loganhunsinger1943]

Solid!

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

Thanks Kayne

[@jeremypatrick5213]

Talk about turning a Monday around just got and here you are talking about the same thing Dad and I have been talking about for our Cumberland trip next thanks for adding some tips and going into great detail. Any tips for Cumberland?

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

I think night fishing becomes a thing. Boat marinas we never can fish in tournaments have to be good 👍 Also a creek called fish creek up the river always has a good population of large mouth.

[@jeremypatrick5213]

Awesome fishing creek is on the list! Might even night fish it brother we'll diff be hitting the brush piles

[@morrisonoutdoors8477]

Throw a scrounger head any? I never have but would like to know more about it.

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

Yea it’s a big deal around the TVA chain but hasn’t really caught on everywhere yet.

[@Fshnfool]

Good stuff! Are you using bait cast equipment on your drop shot?

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

Spinning rod!

[@slimjimmy229]

Do you prefer fishing brush where the lake bottom is above the thermocline or do you find the piles that top out just over the thermocline to be more productive?

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

That’s a great question and both can be the best answer. That’s something depends on the lake, year, and bait. Have to get dialed in on that as your figuring the bite out. That’s next level thinking 💭 and I like 👍 it Slim!

[@natewallis3885]

Probably shouldn't say but a flutter spoon on brushpiles with some type of livescope is like peanut butter and jelly.

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

I like peanut butter and jelly!

[@john6649]

When your brush pile fishing, how are you finding them and what do you look for when you do find a brushpile ?

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

Check out my brush pile 101 video from last summer or so! It shows exactly what your asking! Side image on an idle!

[@janosczovek8524]

Excellent video what is the knot called you used to tie the worm on thanks hope you are well 👍😊

[@gregengland9834]

That’s his double San Diego jam knot. He has a video on how to tie it from a couple of years ago.

[@janosczovek8524]

Thanks 👍

[@shaunboyle]

On your progression, how many casts with the spinnerbait before the crashing Crankbait? How many on the Crankbait before the big bite worm on a Biffle head, and how many total casts before you are moving on to your next pile ? Thanks

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

Depends on the size of the pile. Bigger piles would get more cast but usually 2-4 cast with each bait if I feel I have made a good cast and covered the pile effectively.

[@docgillygun9531]

Always a good vid! Do you ever drop a Tokyo rig, wacky, or Ned rig down into those brush piles? How much length do you usually leave between the sinker and hook on dropshot? My home lake, Lake Monroe In Bloomington, IN, the fish are heavily pressured, spook and suspend like crazy. I have tried a spy bait but have not had much success. Any tips?

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

How clear is the water?

[@docgillygun9531]

@@BradleyHallmanFishing Stained. About 1-2ft visibility.

[@iraregister7589]

Nice video! You don't feel like the weight being able to separate on an unpegged Texas rig can get you a bite every now and then?

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

I’m kinda past that. It’s old school thought and I’m not saying it doesn’t work but I have noticed it gets better enough to put up with how much it hangs in the piles. Carolina rig yes it works for me if that’s what they want.

[@jareddyer2900]

If you see lot crappie on brush pile do you fish it as much as the ones with out crappie

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

Yes I would say so. One of my best piles here at home has both species.