Rock Bass Smash! | How to catch Rock Bass!

Had some fun with Rock Bass for a quick morning fish! The Walleye sure loved what I was using for the Rockies as well! These are such a fun fish to take the kids out to target, because it can be an action filled day!!
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[@dalbert4991]

Clayton, no kidding that was a great video. I love how you plug the local shops, restaurants, no matter where you are. And don't you just hate it when you're out pan-fishing and those pesky walleye keep bothering you...lol.

[@adamkoindustries88]

Man, I have been out 10-15 times this summer trying to catch a rock bass and NOTHING. I love the walleye/pike/trout stuff, but it is cool to see something different from the channel, too!

[@adamsmith3996]

They really turn on at night. Just like crappies and walleye

[@adamkoindustries88]

Great to know, thanks!! 😀

[@donnypatoine4475]

Look for cover from the light whether that be structure or just deeper water (15ft ish depends though obviously). And yes, night time the bite turns on, a nuisance for catfishing thouh for sure.

[@ClaytonSchickOutdoors]

Thanks to everyone that gave him some good advice :)

[@user-by6yc8yl7v]

Rockbass are quite literally the easiest species to catch in.

[@parklandangling]

Rock and roll. Wicked chasing the little red eyed buggers. They are so fun.

[@joecalhounschasintailguide6703]

Surprised how much I enjoyed this video. Those were some dandy rock bass

[@jarod5179]

What a pro fisherman; super versatile. Also just a walleye magnet!

[@juliosdiy3206]

Cant be a pro when thrs a million stack n thr they even bite bare hooks.

[@stanfamoutdoors]

“Kids like bobbers”........well then Sr. I must be a kid. Haha!

[@meandale]

I'm 58 years old and I still get a kick out of bobber fishing!

[@PROutdoors94]

You catch more walleye accidentally than I do when I’m trying my hardest to catch them lol

[@kylemiller2485]

Love these fish need to make some more videos catching them

[@CJ-nz8nh]

Cool to see you target rockies! Those orange/red eyed buggers do fight hard.

[@jamesmadison6650]

I caught the biggest rock bass I’ve ever caught last week. 9.9 inch rock bass, a little over 3/4 of a pound nice one.

[@differentfins]

Only thing in the outdoors that's excited me more than a trophy fish is multispecies I've never clicked on a CSO video so fast. I like the big walleye, lake trout and pike vids but this is fresh! Cheers!

[@ClaytonSchickOutdoors]

Heck yes! Cheers man!

[@Adam12R]

Love those rock bass. Cool seeing some panfish stuff.

[@ClaytonSchickOutdoors]

Heck ya! Cheers!

[@stanfamoutdoors]

I really like the zoom on them bobbers. You constantly say bobber down but we can’t see them normally. Good footage on them bobber downs

[@GopherHayes]

A couple of lakes in my area S.E Wisconsin are loaded with Rock bass. A huge pain in my a$$ never thought I would watch a video of rock bass fishing . Clayton made rock bass great again

[@ALLDAYBLAZER]

I haven't caught a rock bass in many years . but man as a kid i use to love slip bobber fishing for them. They're not bad eating either.

[@chrisbraun11]

Used to fish rock bass with my dad as a kid. This brought back good memories! They are a fun fish to catch.

[@cynorton9660]

So many fish out there get over looked and rock bass deff get filled in that cabinet. I don't care what kind of fish it is every time the lines tight its like falling in love again for the first time.

[@ClaytonSchickOutdoors]

100%

[@LuRanOutdoors]

Been waiting for some rock bass for a long time!!! Finally here!!! Thanks for making it!!! Looking forward to seeing more different species!!! :)

[@thaddeust.thirdiii736]

Rock bass are easy. A 4 inch plastic worm works well. When you find one stay in that spot and fish it out

[@nuduce123]

Rock bass are a hidden gem. I catch alot in minnesota and some small rivers here in Iowa. They are very good fighters and are good eating. They have their own distinct taste.

[@corey6348]

I just be smacking rock bass this year 2023 it’s actually fun to use a ultra light fishing rod and reel combo in the river catching different species

[@TravisInCanada1]

Incoming Specialist Badge, nicely done Clay

[@rider660r]

Rockies have died off for some reason in my area of PA back in the 90's,but when I was a kid in the 80's I'd bring home multiple stringers of 10-12"+.They're the best eating fish in the water. A certain spinner fly in a couple colors either size 8 or 10 will smoke all other baits on them. I catch a few each year here now while catching Catfish bait but they all get released to hopefully help them to make a comeback.

[@rileylaurans]

Great video as always. Love to see the change up to an overlooked species. Not knowing too much about them this makes me feel a lot more confident about what I’ve been doing. I’m on the right track lol

[@ClaytonSchickOutdoors]

They are pretty simple to catch for the most part :)

[@parklandangling]

Love it buddy.

[@parklandangling]

Love that spot. Have spent many an evening Chillin below that bridge

[@donnypatoine4475]

Poor man's crappie is pretty accurate I catch em as bycatch CONSTANTLY when targeting crappie but I call em Canadian tilapia, look just like em. Tight lines clay, looked like a great day.

[@ClaytonSchickOutdoors]

Cheers man!

[@noland7949]

I went for rock bass there at lake of the prairies and we caught a couple. Nice video

[@ClaytonSchickOutdoors]

Nice work!

[@donnypatoine4475]

People underestimate bridge walleye, such a great shore fishing opportunity almost all season, they love those pilings. Crayfish, bait, and structure.

[@ClaytonSchickOutdoors]

so very true!

[@johnwauters8576]

I was fishing on the shoreline I caught a baby rock bass in my hand

[@dustyroads204]

Great action 🐟🐟 I was up there in July but didn’t try for Rock bass 🐟 will give it a go next trip! Kudos to the “Buckets“ store as well….. fast, friendly service and great food!!

[@cadenstuart744]

Just had a rock bass slam show throwing topwater for smallmouth

[@nickheiser2224]

Thanks for the lake of the prairie tips. Awesome video

[@davidbarclay4968]

Rock bass are amazing eating. Try them early spring in cold water and they are delicious.

[@TTangOutdoors]

Nice video Clayton! Love to see some unpopular species once in a while! Nice rock bass montage!

[@LuRanOutdoors]

I know where I'm going this weekend. Thanks again Clayton!! Cheers!!

[@kylewalkup5637]

Hey Clayton awesome vid glad you’re doing well! I’ve been going through a rough patch right now but coming home and watching you is a great way to take my mind off of things. Thanks for being a great guy and awesome fishing teacher! Hope all stays well! Also can’t wait for the next live stream.

[@ClaytonSchickOutdoors]

I hope everything works out for ya man! Appreciate ya checking in!

[@kylewalkup5637]

@@ClaytonSchickOutdoors thanks man

[@Ebjs]

I find that first and last light top water action for rockies is great.... Big popper fly with a stick bobber so you can pitch it farther... Or a small jitterbug or hula popper.... Killer

[@Intimidator82]

I remember catching 12-13" rock bass out of Lake Erie just drifting with a jig n minna

[@user-by6yc8yl7v]

Literally the easiest species to catch in our main lakes. It may take you 10min, 1hour, 10 hours, etc. To locate big schools. Hands down to this day the best fishing session I've ever had was 5:20am in algonquin park from shore literally less than 3min! I had all intentions of targetting 1 or 2 mega bites throwing 5"-8" chug'n spooks. Within the first 30mins I landed a big smallie and dropped another roughly the same size. It didnt take long for me to see the smallies were no longer on beach flats so I tied on a 1/2oz strike king Red Eye Shad in Delta Red. I absolutely bombed the crankbait off of the beach and slow rolled it until I found them. For roughly 90minutes to 120minutes it was Literally every single cast and they would bite in the exact same spot 90% of the time. After I wokeup all the campers with me talking to myself saying shit like "YOU FOUND EM, THERE'S ANOTHER ONE, WOOOHOOO". A Family had come down to the waters edge (father, mother, 2 sons and the eldest daughter), the father was very respectful of my space and wanted to know if I could share a spot or two to start with The two little boys were 100% dialed into my rod tip and anyone could see they wanted to try it out so bad but they were respectful. I explained to them that the school was quite a ways out so I casted for 1 brother and showed him how to retrieve the crankbait and *BOOM he gets rocked & lands his personal best Rockies. Anyway I did the same with the older son and though it took a few casts he also landed a few. My fav part was when the dad/all 3 kids began hinting that they'd appreciate me catching a few of them for their fish fry. I sat all 4 of them down and explained how long it takes for a smallmouth to hit 20" or more as well as the odds against them. I said legally I cant catch the fish for you two sons but I'll cast for for you and let you reel it in/trigger a bite which I did. Later that night the father said thanks again and showed me how they were cooking them. I tried a peice and I must admit it was tasty

[@maxhumbaugh8403]

Hey Clayton, in my neck of the woods in Wisconsin the guy in the boat that catches an RB has to buy a round at the bar. The way I see it, you'd be going broke and I'd be getting shitfaced!! 🤣🍺🍻

[@jonathanboerema2872]

Rock bass are fairly ez to catch, and out of cold weather taste great!

[@ClaytonSchickOutdoors]

I will have to try them!

[@fishlovme]

i love catching rock bass. They're good eating too!

[@ClaytonSchickOutdoors]

I have heard that a couple of times now :)

[@tiredredneck8159]

Love it man!! Me and buddys go to a rockys spot and get a bucketfull and love eating em , never thought of poor mans crappie!!

[@ClaytonSchickOutdoors]

I will have to try them!

[@medsfromtrees2612]

I've caught a couple 10-14" rockies, Good OL Canada Eh.

[@ClaytonSchickOutdoors]

14" would be amazing!

[@kenzaretzki]

Those are some slab rockies, nicely done!

[@ClaytonSchickOutdoors]

Was a good day!

[@50finders21]

Those 8-10 inch rock bass fry up pretty good too

[@ClaytonSchickOutdoors]

I have been hearing that!

[@dannym30]

Love the different species video! Keep em coming

[@ClaytonSchickOutdoors]

Thanks for watching!

[@jamieshullman]

Very very sweet, shoot I should have checked what master angler was on them. fished for them on opposite side pillar last year and hammered them must have caught 4 or 5 over 10” oh well there Super fun on a very light rod

[@ClaytonSchickOutdoors]

They are a lot of fun!

[@jamesds9878]

I've only fished/caught walleye, burbot, pike, whitefish, perch and sturgeon... would love to catch a bass that'll definitely be on my bucket list! love the vids Clayton!! also I've never encountered a boat launch that requires a fee... northern sask. Ive only gone to about 10 lakes so maybe that's why lol

[@ClaytonSchickOutdoors]

Northern Sask probably doesn't have very many there :)

[@markv151]

Not gunna lie , that looked like fun !

[@stevenhall9349]

When I was a boy the creek by our house was full of rock bass , now there’s none

[@randywithrow8877]

My brother caught a rock bass in my pond 13 1/4 inches 1/4 inch shorter than state record.

[@Mackerel1801]

Really love the variety of the species

[@ClaytonSchickOutdoors]

Thanks for watching!

[@mrsutterbalog1226]

You should go back to boundary dam and fish for largemouth!

[@ClaytonSchickOutdoors]

I would like to get back there!

[@Gendronk]

Lets see a summer lake trout video

[@davidmajewski8034]

"Not gunna lie" Clayton, some of those rock bass were bigger than Jay's average walleye lol. Jk enjoy watching both your videos.

[@ClaytonSchickOutdoors]

Haha! Very true!!

[@TrueNorthOutdoorAdventures]

Nice video Man! They are a very accommodating Fish. We catch a lot of them in Creeks & Rivers here in Indiana, typically in that 6-10" range. They tend to fight hard at 1st, & then kinda go limp 1/2 way through. A Fish is a Fish though!

[@ClaytonSchickOutdoors]

100%

[@senorbutters9246]

Hello Clayton I love your videos!!!

[@garybloom3304]

Any limit on. Rocky's?

[@ClaytonSchickOutdoors]

Thanks for watching!!

[@ClaytonSchickOutdoors]

Depends on the area you are fishing, but yes they have limits :)

[@DevonHumpert]

Here in Michigan our Master Angler is 11.5"... Caught a 12 last year but we've got some lakes in Northern MI that have giants. Most notably, Crystal Lake in Benzie County, MI. Taste good out of that clean water too.

[@ClaytonSchickOutdoors]

12" is BIG!!

[@chrischevalier8022]

Hell ya that was sick I'd like to see you go for perch Crappie blue Gill or any other pan fish I know you would kill it what ever you target #1 fishing you tuber in my books

[@rodmaker9889]

Would you be interested in making a summer crappie video? I just bought my first boat a couple months ago and haven’t had any luck finding them. Any tips would be appreciated

[@michaelmontgomery2535]

They are good to eat

[@ianpreston9669]

Shoutout to Jason Bilous! Kind of weird seeing my favourite teacher from back in high school getting a shoutout on my favourite KZbin channel. Clayton you should get JB on a video if you want to add some comedy to the channel that man is a riot

[@ClaytonSchickOutdoors]

I need to get him in a video!

[@MamacrackerJ]

Caught a really big rock bass this weekend. Didn’t measure it but I’m sure it was over 10 inches. It also had really sharp teeth!

[@midwestshitshow5887]

Please don't change the intro music EVER. Also I love to watch a creative video with a new species lots of people neglect!! Definitely one of my favorite videos. And I've seen them all. LETS GOOOO

[@ClaytonSchickOutdoors]

HAH! I will keep that one for a lot of videos I am sure :)

[@Boutsy92]

Would they be located in the same spots at LOP in October? I wouldn’t mind trying from shore for them next week

[@sirfishalot]

You make it look so easy.

[@EthanWiersma]

once i went out to a spot with tons of rock, I think I got at least 200 huge rock bass and small mouths

[@nicgowler3734]

I randomly caught a 13 inch one going for pike

[@andrewrice1806]

🤣 that Dumb and Dumber clip! 🤣

[@adamborowski2917]

Hey Clayton awesome video, what are the chances of you doing a video targeting perch in LOTP ? I’d love to see that as I’m sure a lot of your would as well.

[@ClaytonSchickOutdoors]

Maybe this fall :)

[@MichAngler]

" this is insane"🎣

[@ClaytonSchickOutdoors]

Was a good day!

[@lukefarrell825]

Great video man!

[@JamesBronson-hy3rb]

Nice

[@jasseagraves]

I may have missed it but you ever eat them? Haven't tried one myself.

[@ericunrau2363]

Smart thing not giving up all your honey holes. I know of a few that I would never share.

[@ClaytonSchickOutdoors]

Always a few to keep to yourself ;)

[@lukemitchell6704]

I fish the trent river, catch 10+ inch rock bass all the time up there, their average size is crazy

[@ClaytonSchickOutdoors]

So good!

[@bustinbass78]

Well if you can't catch a 30+inch walleye try bass. I am heckling clayton because he is living a dream and I am not.

[@ClaytonSchickOutdoors]

Hahaha right? The 30” walleye and eluded me this open water season!!

[@kirkpennings8225]

Are you prefishing for 39 Hrs?

[@ryancopp6437]

ill buy that shirt

[@SodakFishing]

Yet another great video 🤘🤘🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@ClaytonSchickOutdoors]

Thanks for watching!

[@tomlinetsky1174]

Whats the minimum size for walleye and rock bass to be kept, would you know?

[@carrizalesbm5]

Is that the same algae that's grows in lake Erie and is toxic to touch? Was out today on Michigan side perch fishing and it is starting to spread fast from Ohio waters

[@DB-FISHING]

Guess I better go try the rock wall by Asessippi 👍🏼

[@ClaytonSchickOutdoors]

Yes you do!

[@DB-FISHING]

@@ClaytonSchickOutdoors just pick me up when you go by my campsite 😆

[@brycemoar332]

You haven’t been watching Jay’s videos…always wear your life jacket Clayton!

[@ClaytonSchickOutdoors]

I do whenever I drive… it’s been too hot to wear it when I’m just fishing. If I’m fishing in really rough conditions I’ll wear it when I fish.

[@brycemoar332]

@@ClaytonSchickOutdoors love everything you do Clayton!! Much love from Manitoba

[@ehiebert4132]

Great video clay! Wife and are planning a trip to lotp in the area you're in. When does the walleye bite get hot there in fall?

[@sharp_vr]

I don’t even try to catch them they eat anything

[@timross7046]

What temp water are you catching these walleye in ? Strang down here we get them deep , 25 plus and shallow . Water is mid 70s or higher .

[@ClaytonSchickOutdoors]

Was like mid 70s this time.

[@adamsmith3996]

Am i the only one excited about a rocky video ? Lately thats about all i can catch without a boat. I fish for em at night along break walls on the upper Niagara. We get legit 12 inchers.

[@ClaytonSchickOutdoors]

12" would be awesome to catch!

[@fishingmaster99]

Your state does master angler too??

[@ClaytonSchickOutdoors]

Yes

[@danschutz2163]

I eat a bunch of those guys. You can fool anybody and say it’s crappie. Zatarans southern crispy but first marinate in franks red hot

[@ClaytonSchickOutdoors]

I will have to try!

[@karl1319]

Are they not good eating fish?

[@juliosdiy3206]

Id go thr if it was an hour or less from here id rather head back to the old mississppi.

[@roryvonmeyer2643]

Idk about anyone else here but I am livid when I pull up a rocky thinking it's a little smallie

[@ClaytonSchickOutdoors]

HAH! That is funny

[@christopherpockat3643]

Jealous...I love rock bass and we eat them

[@juliafernandez1100]

I'm raising rockbass

[@ClaytonSchickOutdoors]

Very cool!

[@ylsab2977]

Hello

[@ClaytonSchickOutdoors]

Hi!

[@adamsmith3996]

Clayton cant not catch walleyes. Lol

[@ClaytonSchickOutdoors]

HAH! Seems like they always find me :)