Catching the Biggest bass at record breaking California Kayak Tournament New Melones

We fished the largest kayak tournament in California to date, and took home a 10th place finish and overall big bass.
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[@FirelitStudiosVideo]

Good job max

[@FanOfLiberty1776]

Great fishing!! I just found your channel. Keep up the good work. I’m subscribing 👍 All the best to you.

[@davidwilliams1805]

Great video and great finish with an awesome catch! Appreciate you sharing and helping others.

[@edkelly145]

Great catch. Congrats.

[@briantwedt8636]

Great job! what did you do with that Titan you won, I see your still using the Nucanoe?

[@maxlee94]

It was a slayer max. I ended up selling it to someone that wanted to get into the tournament kayak scene. He actually joined me and fished one of my recent events. 😁

[@dzborn2fish]

Awesome fishing! Congrats on the MONDO!

[@bluhjayz]

Congrats Max! Solid finish and big fish! Thanks for taking us along with you.

[@maxlee94]

Absolutely, Its my pleasure, thanks for joining me!

[@vangkee89]

Good fishing

[@Austin_Torres]

Hey Max I just want to say thank you For doing this. A lot of us anglers Don't have the circle / network To gain knowledge from experience anglers such as yourself. By you doing this you're helping many people who want to learn how to become better in this sport. Keep up the great work, and congratulations on your win and huge catch.

[@maxlee94]

Thank you Austin, I just like everyone else am still learning how to catch these magnificent creatures. By no means am I an expert. I hope this helps anyone trying to chase these fish. 👍

[@Austin_Torres]

@@maxlee94 Learning? NAHHHHHHH! Man you got it down its proven in your tournament outcomes you don't start the year with this many top ten finishes in tournaments lol! Either beginners luck or whatever it is keep it up man. You have an insane amount of potential keep up the great work.

[@rickylee2921]

Great job man and congrat on top 10 and big fish 🎉🎉🎉🎉 keep it up looking forward for more videos !!

[@maxlee94]

I apperciate the support, thank you Ricky.

[@yingyang7079]

Got’em

[@TimBFishing]

Wow what a fish congrats!

[@FreeSpooling]

Great stuff and your demeanor fighting that big mama is inspiring while it is trying to dive into the tree. Thanks for taking the time to share the techniques and your thought process. Keep it rolling. I don't mind donating the entry fees for these lessons😂

[@maxlee94]

Thank you sir, as always it is a pleasure meet you all out on the water. I appreciate the support.

[@dednbloated2343]

Congrats man, well done!

[@BubbaBass]

Heck yeah..what up from AZ

[@maxlee94]

Thanks for following along! I appreciate it.

[@dannymiller8956]

Max the man. Way to get em. Congrats

[@maxlee94]

Thank you sir, I just got lucky though.

[@maxvmcoutdooradventures7695]

Nice fish!!!

[@SmokinFish]

Hell ya. Congrats, man.. so chill, im on the edge of my seat while you say "get out of that tree" 3 times as if it was no big deal.. and i knew from the intro/title ya got it 😅 worth a sub for sure..

[@maxlee94]

I was freaking out internally. 😅

[@pxfishing]

Going to be 🔥 already, I know it

[@JBfishing619]

Mega 🔥

[@HunterTrump2025]

Nice work! Keep great video

[@benonem]

nice fish man 👍

[@tacklesifu2554]

Yeeeahhh first Max Lee Ownz

[@6psjoel]

Great job Max!! Happy I was able to meet you at the tournament. Keep kicking ass dude 🤙🏾🎣

[@maxlee94]

Thanks brotha! I hope I can continue to catch them, fishing always changes.

[@KMY1989]

You should used a net brother congrats on the wining the big fish

[@maxlee94]

I totally agree with using the net. I personally don't use one just because its my confidence. It forces me to focus more on the mechanics of fighting a fish and keeping my line tight.

[@KyleB3434]

You can’t have a net in these ones?

[@maxlee94]

You can have nets, I personally chose to not use a net. It is just a confidence thing for me.

[@VL_Fishing_207]

That’s a fatty! Great content. Sub too!

[@maxlee94]

Thanks for the support. Feel free to let me know if there is anything I can improve on.

[@atbfishing2816]

Awesome video. I see you having thousands of subscribers in the very near future.

[@maxlee94]

Thanks a ton! That means a lot, hopefully I can keep posting good content for you guys.

[@everardoruvalcaba]

how fast does the xi3 ove your kayak ?

[@maxlee94]

I run the 70lb thrust version, I get about 5.2 fully loaded at max speed.

[@YTKRambo]

What did you use when you caught the 8 pounder ?

[@maxlee94]

Gary Yamamoto 5 inch senko in Green pumpkin.

[@jcb12223]

What kind of kayak you have?

[@maxlee94]

This is a Nucanoe Unlimited.

[@pxfishing]

A spinning rod that’s pretty rare to see you holding 😆

[@maxlee94]

The fish don't discriminate. I just fish whatever they want to bite. 😀

[@pxfishing]

@@maxlee94 yes sir

[@morganyoder4277]

No wonder it took you so long to edit, it’s a 40 min video😂.

[@maxlee94]

Yeah, I hope it delivered. 🙂