First Bass on a Strike King Bitsy Minnow! Fishing with a Bitsy Minnow

[@mr_b22]

Maybe today wasn't about meeting up with some hungry bass, maybe it was about meeting up with Doug. You're not alone and you do make a difference.

[@jramsouer]

You are a great representative of us fisherman who don’t leave trash and shit around

[@RealisticFishing]

Its so trashy around here. Ugh. I am glad there is one other guy out there who cares

[@guichom.6924]

You and Doug are awesome for taking care of y’all’s parks. Keep it Realistic!

[@emanueleermanni6740]

Amazing the fact you're cleaning the area, thanks to do that! Anglers are not all dirty and disgusting. We need to maintain our favorite spots clean if we would like to continue fishing 🤟

[@FirstCatch]

The curse is over! But the trash curse continues. 🤦‍♂️ Good job Cleaning Alex. Translation: ¡Se acabó la maldición! Pero la maldición de la basura continúa. 🤦‍♂️ Buen trabajo limpiando Alex.

[@demetriusnorthington3849]

Great job Realistic for helping Doug get that trash. Need more people like yall

[@cjstager2301]

Great to see you guys working together to keep the parks clean! Looking forward to your next video

[@fishingwithjesus2274]

Good to someone else helping to keep your local lake area clean. Hats off to both of you!

[@jesflow]

Shout out to Doug - thanks for pitching in man 💯

[@shawnbeck2303]

Catch and Release! Make the area better than you found it. Pick up litter when you leave a great fishing spot. Wow, What a concept. Litter is a very bad problem every where I fish water bottles left behind. Please fisherman. Take it with you. Shawn.

[@EdSmith93277]

That bass was REALISTIC! You gave it a solid effort. Well done. And thanks for sharing Doug - doing what's right. Love you channel.

[@NASPELTZ]

I’ve been slamming on my minnow

[@RealisticFishing]

Send them fish over this way! 🥉

[@johngullotta3987]

The bass gods appreciate you cleaning up and sent a little, very little, thank you!

[@bobzilla6618]

At least you didn't get skunked. That's definitely keeping it realistic 👌!

[@RealisticFishing]

I'll take em!

[@rodri3161]

Caught some sunfish on one today

[@carltonphelps8088]

Big thanks to Doug for being proactive in cleaning up the trash. Fun watching you clean up with him. And of course, the fishing was fun to watch as well.

[@egschreib4795]

It took you so long to catch that fish I actually had fun watching the tip of your pole. Congrats and love the channel.

[@duanetaylor1526]

Nice to know there are still good people out there who want to keep our water clean, clear and safe. Thanks to Doug and Alex for keeping everything about fishing realistic. KiR!!!

[@caroferg8857]

That was awesome Doug and Alex! And yay you caught something! That would be as always Keeping it Realistic as you say :):)

[@joshuaquick9503]

I haven't fished with the bitsy minnow crankbait, but nice catch with the lure, and as always keep it realistic 🎣🎣🎣

[@sethjohnsonoutdoors4055]

Good looking green sunfish!!! Awesome job 👏 👍 on picking up the trash 🗑

[@capturedmoments5024]

Doug an Alex coming together to clean the park legendary.

[@RealisticFishing]

👍👍

[@accuser124]

Congrats on breaking the curse with the bitsy minnow crankbait!! Great job cleaning up the "lucky unlucky" spot...I was there today and noticed it was very clean.

[@TheTravelingFisherman]

Always great when we do our part to help keep our shores clean!

[@adaml9494]

Way to go Doug! Now that's keeping it realistic!

[@aaronhickman192]

Thanks to both of you guys for helping make the world a little better dude.

[@luckyx16]

Where I used to fish, there was this one group that kept showing up and leaving trash and what not. I fished there religiously. (not because of the extreme bites I would recieve, but just because the place was a good place to relax). One time they attempted to start a conversation, and I ignored them. When they asked why, I let them know I why I would not associate with them. That was the last time they left trash at that location. Other than not being brought up right, a couple of them were pretty okay.

[@fourwood8451]

Good to see you're not fighting the war on trash alone 😀

[@shawnschallenger1972]

Right On Doug. I pick up after slobs myself. Thanks for caring

[@nortizz]

Shout out to the man Doug!! 👏🏼👏🏼 And you as well, of course 👍🏼💪🏼

[@fishinwithslush8657]

Glad u tried the bitsy again. For me it is just like fishing a larger SK square bill for bass. Sometimes they are the deal especially in early spring and fall when they are chasing bait. Summer not so much. Like u i am a soft plastic t- rig guy. That's my confidence . Try the bitsy again soon when the water cools down and defiantly try when your creek fishing. Thanks for cleaning up other idiots garbage. Love the show man.

[@joebuck66]

You know, it’s sad that a person has to pick up others crap to feel good about a fishing trip. But, since the rotten individuals that made the mess isn’t going to thank you I will. Thank you for your thoughtfulness Alex.

[@ThePittEngineer]

I spend a good 30 min after almost every fishing trip cleaning up the park around my lake where I like to fish. Trashy people always leaving trash and ruining what is beautiful! Props to you and Doug!

[@krdpoutdoors]

hey realistic fishing and fans i would like to point out that 1 thing i love about those small little baits like the bitsy minnow and buzzbait and spinnerbait is that you can actually get the bait fish and small baby bass to bite and catch them like you see at 12:01 i say this because sunday afternoon i was throwing out a small spinnerbait and i got 3 bream to come up and look at the spinnerbait then turn away from my spinnerbait so i know these little small baits work great like a charm and because of 12:01 i now want to go to academy and purchase a couple strike king bitsy minnows so i can turn my 4th tackle binder into a search bait box with spinnerbaits buzzbaits and crankbaits. Thank you for your time you have spent in making this vid sir , great help and so far its a 5 star rating.

[@danielguion99501]

I’ve found that sometimes when you’re getting little taps but nothing is really going after it, you retrieve really fast and for some reason those sunnies take it as a challenge or something and start hitting that speedy crank bait action hard. Hangry hard. I love those little crank baits. A few good quality choices out there. It also kind of depends on when you’re fishing. When fish are on the hunt, those little lures are killer. You’ll get into an every cast gets a fish situation and realize why these micro cranks are so great. I’ve also removed the front treble on the double treble style just to see what changes and the lure just won’t sink as fast or go as deep on retrieval. But less chance of snags in weedy areas. And I love that you included your trash encounter with that fellow. Trash is everyone’s problem. How can anyone complain about people leaving trash all over but then not pick it up themselves to help make it right? I carry 3-4 of those little plastic grocery bags in my tackle bag at all times just in case. They squish down and don’t take up much room. And I usually end up using at least one. Wanna know why communities end up posting NO FISHING signs and closing off awesome shoreline to keep people away from the water? Trash! They get tired of dealing with the trash. People leaving trash at fishing spots are a detriment to our privilege to fish public shores. You’re 100% right my man, F’n sh!+y pigs! Trashy park trashy people. Thanks for caring about the rest of us and doing what needs to be done when you find trash. I’m hitting the like button and you got a new follower.

[@joycedimaggio3816]

Thanks Alex and Doug for keeping our water ways clean!!

[@AGuyNamedRicky]

Hey thanks for trying that lure again. Most guys just one and done

[@RealisticFishing]

Happy to catch a couple!

[@uqox]

I feel like...I don't know, if more fishing KZbinrs showed cleaning up trash like you did, it would help motivate other fishing enthusiasts to do the same. I carry a trashbag in my gear and even if it's a disappointing day of fishing I take out some visible trash with me when I leave the area. Well, I did enjoy watching you fish that micro bait. I'm interested in that too and would love to learn how to fish them to catch pan fish. Thanks for the video and keep them coming. I look forward to every upload.

[@willjunkin732]

I cant believe how much trash was out there. Glad you finally got that wall hanger on the bitsy minnow 👍🏻

[@MangoMajestic]

Try the rebel wee craw, by far my favorite lure and catches me the biggest variety of fish, from bluegill to bass to trout

[@tonymcbroom5252]

Huge shout to Doug and Alex for caring about our public parks! KIR!

[@FishingPleasures]

I have caught Yellow Perch, Black Crappie, Green Sunfish, Pumpkinseed Sunfish, Bluegill, Largemouth Bass and Warmouth on the Bitsy Minnow up in Michigan before all in one day fishing from my friend's dock. It is a favorite of mine for sure! I know it can catch more. I twitch it quickly while reeling slowly, with short random pauses in between, the twitching I mix up as well, twitch 2-3 times, then 5-6 times, then 2 times, etc. It's hard to explain exactly, but it works really well for me. Great work cleaning up that trash too guys!!

[@lesforet4495]

WTG Alex, You are the man .. Thank you so much cause I fish the same areas you fish. Never fished the lucky/unlucky spot from the bank though, sucks to see that.

[@davidrauschenbach6871]

👍 Thanks Doug! Bitsy will get them!

[@SodakFishing]

Been lovin the content bud keep up the grind on the videos.

[@adamturner9990]

I’m glad to see you didnt give up on it

[@lsmftwitchell1939]

Glad you showed that lures that work in one region or with some fishermen may not work for you where you fish or they way you fish. Everyone should remember that lure makers, first and foremost, are more interested in catching fishermen than catching fish. 🤔

[@its_not_me999]

DOUG & ALEX!! Great job, gentlemen

[@FarkyDave]

I have just recently found your channel and I like it. You certainly do keep it realistic in that you don't always catch fish on every cast. I am new at fishing, recently fished in Lake Delevan, WI, and caught my first Muskie. It was the ONLY bite of the day, but it MADE my day. Thanks for your videos!

[@j.t.cooper2963]

Thank you guys for picking up after the slobs that left that mess. 😎🍻

[@shawnbeck2303]

Doug, I usually fish with the KVD 1.5 Sexy Shad square bill crank. I have seen these cranks at Wal-Mart. I have a 5.6 ft Ultra light. With 6 pd test mono on it. Now I know what little cranks to use on it. Great video! My hats off to you sir! Shawn.

[@MGreenFishing]

Bitsy minnow wins the day 👍

[@RealisticFishing]

Kind of 😂

[@matttalbert7701]

Nice - we were slaying crappie last week and this week we are doing some drop shooting some smallmouth.

[@NStone90]

I like to fish the bitsy minnow in the creek using a rip and pause method. It dives down and almost suspends so it can be bit.

[@subieracer005]

Way to keep on the grind!

[@EllandrillNcrbane]

Good job on the clean up.

[@RealisticFishing]

Someone's gotta do it

[@chriscarrasco5026]

Nice work guys can't believe people leave a mess like that

[@stevecarrero4120]

Thank you and Doug! Class acts.

[@AdventureswithaaronB]

Using the stuff I’ve learned on your channel, I got a new personal best bass. At least 3 pounds, I thought it was a snag it first lol

[@charlesdulude1713]

Sweet baby bitsy bass and also good on Doug .

[@tomfisher2103]

The grind is real man. Have a similar lure I've struck out on, don't care for the action of it. Put on Rebel crayfish micro crank...... hit pay dirt.

[@rickbursell7204]

Thanks to both Alex and Doug for stepping in to clean up after the dirtbags

[@lorenzojones-raston243]

Almost forgot about this channel. Thanks for the first time KZbin algorithm

[@F.A.R.T]

I just saw and liked immediately. 👍 Alex

[@RealisticFishing]

🏆 First! Fart!

[@Do0msday]

I'd definitely try different colors. I personally like firetiger because it feels that brighter stuff is easier for them to see in water with a lot of gunk. But good job trying it again even though you haven't had much success. You can't write off a lure until you really give it a fair shot. And good job helping that dude pick up the trash. I cannot stand the lazy people that litter like that. My dad always taught me that if you can bring it in with you then you can bring it out with you, but some people just don't care. Sad.

[@RealisticFishing]

This is a shad lake, so I was hoping they would go for it!

[@rossbowman202]

Thank you Doug. +1 for the baby bass Alex. Fall fishing is starting. 👍 KIR

[@letsgonow5641]

Nice i have about half dozen of these lures most unopened....I have to try them

[@ronaldyeater3322]

Sup Alex. Bitsy minnow lol. Hey a sunfish, still not convinced lol. Right now bass in ri will probably bite a bare jig hook lol. Unreal what people throw in water and land😡. I'm a hunter also and tought to leave cleaner than when got there. Actually go in water for trash or snag it, hunting pick up other shotgun shells and trash. Hey a bass nice but not convinced. Great to see cleanup👍🤙 that's realistic.. Ty tc

[@TrudeHell]

Persistence is King. Good job!

[@albertorozco3652]

I live in Florida and new to fishing. To increase my changes on a pond to catch anything. Is there a chump you recommend for bass ? Thank you in advance

[@shawnbeck2303]

Use Strike King cranks from Walmart. Sexy Shad color in 1.5 KVD size. Also the Buzz baits for topwater action. Then the White Spinner baits. Work well. Walmart has a great selection and the lowest prices too. Good luck my friend. Shawn.

[@ghayes2135]

Thank you Alex.

[@omega7441]

I used this lure last night and it was the only thing actually catching anything. 2x white bass 7 and 8 inches long. Kids were using worms and other stuff and caught nothing over 2 hours. We are scouts so we do our best to pickup all trash when we fish

[@Outlaw910X2]

I've caught quite a few bluegill and crappie on mine.

[@Vaettir7]

I recently picked up a few tiny Creme crankbaits. They’re about the size of a penny. They were a bucks a piece at Walmart so I figured why not.

[@Beardedebike]

The only color I’ve ever had luck on is the chartreuse with black back. A slow steady retrieve is what I use. I’m in eastern PA and it works great for Bass panfish and trout. The hooks are terrible though.

[@7citiesfishing]

I've caught a few baby speckled trout on one once hahaha

[@Carolinafishingtales]

Dude, I hate when people litter. Especially like that. Ok, cool, your gonna party and fish, well, clean up after yourself. Geeeze ! Anyway, that was being an example by helping that dude on your video. Awesome vid. Keeping it realistic.

[@boogiekush9391]

When this lure works it's works like fucking magic but sometimes not a single thing will bite it

[@RealisticFishing]

I have 100 casts invested, 2 fish 😅

[@scumbaggo]

@@RealisticFishing Surprised you didnt lose it! Thats a lot of casts for the amount of snags i usually experience. Ive stopped using the bitsy and similar lures cause i dont feel right leaving all that line and a lure in the water when i get real stuck. Ive swam out for a couple but its starting to get a bit chilly for all that nonsense now.

[@JG-gl4uh]

good people you both are - excellent

[@jensbekmann4454]

I don’t understand how people can destroy their environment like that… it’s the same over here. Walking up and down my favorite river equals in two bags of trash. Luckily people like you and Doug make the difference

[@johnsenko2833]

I fish the bitsy minnow at every retrieve speed and style and catch EVERYTHING. The one with the blue on top (can't remember the color name) is my go too. It works real well on a Shakespeare microspin, 5ft ultra light. Makes the smallest bluegill give an epic fight lol.

[@TheJuggaloFishingPosse]

Brother I swear, when I make my way over there, I'm camping out at that park overnight looking for the scum who keep leaving that crap. Lol, after you said "even a green sunfish" and started paralleling the rocky banks I figured a green sunfish would be your first catch with that bitsy. Great vid, props to Doug for the good deed. Much clown love

[@davetheheretic295]

There always seems to be a correlation between trashed-out spots and stick rod holders. Maybe they can't afford store rod holders after they spent their money on Busch. Curious about little crankbaits. Downsizing works for me, a lot. Nothing smacks the crap out of a lure like a green sunfish.

[@RJ210Fishing]

Awesome catches!!!! What type of rod did you use for this lure?

[@fijimorgan]

Dude I use the Cotton Cordell Big O in Smokey Joe in that size and I always catch bass. Walmart $2.50.

[@scottrudy426]

You have more patience than I do. I have never had a bites on any crank baits I have tried. I have never had any bites using any artificial baits other than Rooster tail and Gulp Minnows. I'm going to try some different Bio Baits within the next week after trying Bio Baits Leeches which I did get a lot of bites on but still didn't catch anything but the bait is promising.

[@jpboy1399]

You are a stand up dude Alex! I have yet to catch a fish on any strike king hard plastic, nuff respect to KVD and the strike king family. I own several KVD square bills in 1.5 and 2.0 cranks. Anyone out there have suggestions? I do well with Rapala DTs, and Shad Raps, that is why I'm scratching my head with Strike King.

[@shawnbeck2303]

Yes, JP Boy! Last year I caught 43 large mouth Bass in 1 hr and 15 minutes on Mother's day 2020. On a KVD 1.5 Sexy Shad square Bill. Just lost that bait 2 weeks ago! I believe it had a different whiggle than other cranks I have gotten at Wal-Mart. I wish I still had it. I use it on a medium action bait casting rod and a Quantum 6 to 6 ratio Pluse baitcaster reel with 30 pd braid the medium action rod let's the crank really vibrate. Don't give up just yet. I hold the rod tip down and let it bounce of every thing wood, grass and rip rap. It deflects and Bam! The Largies just have to hit it. Use the bait until you get bites then you will know how to use it. Hope this helps you out. Shawn.

[@roberthall9525]

Great video 👍

[@Remo1147]

Way to go Doug, thanks for doing what others are too lazy to do

[@triplea6278]

There still is a few good people left in the world, I guess. This video is proof of at least two. 🤙🏻

[@robperez3433]

Yep still love mine.

[@boogiekush9391]

I'd also try different colors!! The perch color works great for me in Maryland

[@RealisticFishing]

No perch in my lake, its a shad lake... but I will see if I have any others.

[@Br1ga]

I just cought a 2 pound bass on my ultra light bait casting setup I love the bait I fish it like a jerkbait

[@kevintebo3736]

Love the little ones. Waa at to stick it out

[@porkchopgrisel4171]

at first i didnt realize this was DA LOG... looks like shes holding up well...

[@ponyboy2195]

I always wanted to buy one of these lures

[@tedgaddy7398]

This is an amazing lure, better in skinny water, I have caught thousands of fish on it, my largest is a 4.1 lb smallmouth, then 3.74 rainbow trout and many 1.5 to 3 lb trout, it’s a fish catching machine, I fish 3-5 days a week about 8 mounts a year, my best two colors are with red eyes, green tomato and ghost are the best colors ,ghost early spring and fall, but green tomato summertime, or in muddy water, they all cat fish but these two colors are the best for me, two problems with these lures, front hook on some catch rear hooks, I open the rear hook up just a bit, this helps, I also take off the front hook sometimes, strike king need to make it about 1/8 “ longer, second problem, you need to adjust the front tie on eye, little left or little right to make it run str8 on the retrieval

[@CasualGirlAdventures]

nice job! Have a great day

[@dylant4737]

Some heroes walk among us wearing t-shirts and shorts. 🍻

[@dnacash]

Reward for cleanup, first bass on the itsy!