Growing GIANT Bass with Steven Bardin

[@kevinatwell9781]

this is the best you tube channel bar none. only problem is not enough content! I saw Steven on another podcast (obviously not as good as this one) where he explained the degradation of man made lakes over time...this is great information and something most of us cannot comprehend. thank you!

[@thebigbasspodcast]

Thank you, Kevin! Much more to come, including more with Steven.

[@garyb1635]

Just the tip of the iceberg….this channel is still young and I know Ken Duke has so much untapped knowledge lingering in that wonderful bass brain of his

[@davidkreutzer4742]

The most educational and entertaining interview I have listened to. Mr Bardin was able to answer all the questions by Ken and David in a way that was understandable to us the non scientific fans of growing a new world record largrmouth.

[@micropterus6974]

Thanks for the kind words, David! My partner's name is "Terry." But I may start calling him "David," like you did. I've certainly called him worse! LOL -- Ken

[@thebigbasspodcast]

LOL. I have a son named David and Ken is right, he has called me a lot worse! Terry

[@maxchenault9503]

Loving every episode.. well done gentlemen.

[@micropterus6974]

Thank you, sir! -- Ken

[@thebigbasspodcast]

Thank you Matt! Terry

[@Stumpjack]

This was brilliant. A real education on big bass biology.

[@micropterus6974]

I learned a lot, Stumpjack! Whenever I'm around Steven, I just try to soak it all in. -- Ken

[@matthewpollock1865]

Awesome show gentleman

[@micropterus6974]

Thank you, Matthew! -- Ken

[@benbunting2491]

Amazing show!

[@micropterus6974]

Thank you, Ben -- Ken

[@kenmccarthyfishing]

😮speechless on how Incredible this conversation was and look forward for him to come on again. thank you Steve,Nathan,Terry and Ken❤

[@micropterus6974]

Thanks for watching, Ken -- Ken

[@aaronthompson9210]

You should have him on again this was great. Tons of great info on fish growth.

[@micropterus6974]

We're already looking forward to bringing Steven back. -- Ken

[@user-jm1ko2dv6n]

Good stuff! Keep up the content!

[@micropterus6974]

Thank you, Ryan. We're trying! -- Ken

[@Chadyp82]

Please bring him back. This was amazing. And would love for him to talk more about baitfish and crawfish and bass diet.

[@micropterus6974]

Great idea! We definitely plan to bring Steven back. -- Ken

[@donaldgarrettson3627]

Now that was just damn awesome. Steven needs to comeback several times. You 2 draw outlines for different shows and bring him on prepared. Had the show been longer I woulda popped some popcorn.😉🤔 I would love to hear about his successes and failures managing those West Texas Lakes. Great job fellas!!! 😎

[@micropterus6974]

Thank you, Donald. We definitely plan to bring Steven back! -- Ken

[@thebigbasspodcast]

Thank you Donald! Terry

[@Cloteal_Cast]

This is KILLER information, we need more of these convos and more people like SB.

[@micropterus6974]

Thank you, cloteal cast! -- Ken

[@john-cm8yn]

That was the best info on bass I've ever heard. Incredibly interesting. Thanks guys.

[@micropterus6974]

Thank you, John. -- Ken

[@catlas750]

Love this type of content very informative and interesting

[@micropterus6974]

Thank you, Christopher! -- Ken

[@dylanforney780]

Fantastic show, so educational! Ken you’re asking all the questions I’m thinking of, Thank you.

[@thebigbasspodcast]

Thank you for watching Dylan! Terry

[@lroyson]

This has to be the most fascinating show on bass genetics and growth I have ever seen. You must get Steven back to share more. Another great show, guys.

[@micropterus6974]

Already in the works! -- Ken

[@kylenorris587]

I could listen to these types of shows all night. Great freakin job. Let’s get some beautiful Florida’s in Lake Erie!!!! Lol

[@micropterus6974]

Kyle, all good things come from Florida -- like me (not Terry). LOL -- Ken

[@jayblemsin4226]

That bit about the crawfish was amazing. Correction it was all really interesting

[@jeremysharp5852]

Could be the best one yet.

[@thebigbasspodcast]

Thank you Jeremy! Terry

[@TAStormChasing]

Dang, what a great episode! A lot of info to digest. Thanks for uploads.

[@micropterus6974]

Thank you for the kind words, Alex. -- Ken

[@jcreel4055]

Definitely get him back on

[@micropterus6974]

Absolutely! Steven is not just enormously knowledgeable, but terrifically engaging. -- Ken

[@txprolake]

Thank you can’t wait for the next time

[@TheTrident1982]

Love the biology stuff, thanks! Pond boss is a great future guest maybe?

[@micropterus6974]

We look forward to covering the big bass gamut, LPShooter. -- Ken

[@ClayWilliamson]

What about temperature inversion of water? Terry touched on it and I understand the thermocline prevents it when it’s present. But a lake say in central tx where surface water temps get up to 90+, there’s a certain depth where the optimal growth temp exists 10 months out of the year depending on the depth. And we don’t get a thermocline every year. Great conversation! Thank you BBP

[@thebigbasspodcast]

Clay, I'm not sure what you mean by Temp Inversion? Do you mean "turnover"?

[@ClayWilliamson]

@@thebigbasspodcast the temperature gradient..? He talked about it was too hot for optimal growing temp. The surface temp and 20ft deep temp are very different. Cooler at the bottom. But I do realize bass aren’t concerned with breaking the world record. Their not gonna focus on anything other then survival

[@ericdesloge6743]

So glad I found this channel. Commenting just to help you guys with the ALGO

[@thebigbasspodcast]

Thank you Eric! Terry

[@WillCory]

Ive always said TPWD needed to stock trout in Canyon lake(on the guadalupe river) as its a deep clear water lake and now hydrilla in it too. Everything talked about water temps, summer, winter and depth it sets up perfect! Trout unlimited and tpwd stock the lower guad in the winter months and the stripers that live in Canyon have made their way through the dam and now grow up to 45+lbs in the river. the lake usually pretty constant level but we are in drought conditions now as its pushing 12ft low

[@Scottster_]

Young Mr. Bardin is such a wealth of knowledge! I'm curious to know his opinion on Blueback Herring, and their overall effect on the Southeast bodies of water. Especially lakes with little or no populations of Striper or Hybrids to control the Herring population.

[@micropterus6974]

That's a great question to ask when we have him back! -- Ken

[@bassactionoutdoors]

See what you can Dig up about the Illinois State Record heard a lot of story’s regarding that 13.1 lb northern illinois fish. 🤘🏻

[@micropterus6974]

We'll get there! We promise. -- Ken

[@DouglasSubbs]

Hopefully people heard him say (multiple times) that he preaches harvesting to his clients to increase size and health. It is not a crime to keep some bass. That’s why Wildlife Management puts a keep limit

[@thebigbasspodcast]

Absolutely Doug!

[@garyb1635]

I love seeing signs encouraging people harvesting fish and if they know and have done the research on the lake they will give you an optimal size for you to harvest….for example they want you to keep LMB sizes 10”-15”. Shows that whoever is managing the lake or pond is doing their homework and will improve that body of water….I’ve only seen 1 or 2 of these signs in Maryland..:.😢

[@tedlincolnsfishinglife]

ken.. do you also seel orange has gone through the drought cycle as well?

[@micropterus6974]

Ted, Orange is a little out of my usual range. I live just west of Orlando and fish a lot on the Winter Haven Chain, etc. But I do believe that Florida waters go through cycles based on sinkholes, drought, and (very occasionally) man-made drawdowns when local authorities want to work on stuff. Lately I'm hearing great things about Orange, so it seems to be on an up-cycle. The way that Florida manages its lakes is the stuff of legend. Lake Jackson -- in the 1960s and '70s was probably the best trophy lake in the entire country. It would go dry every couple of decades due to sinkholes but then bounce back with a vengeance. Then, local authorities decided to fill the sinkhole with junk cars, etc., and it's never been the same. I get that property values were being yo-yoed due to the cycles, but nature needs to be respected, too. -- Ken

[@tedlincolnsfishinglife]

@@micropterus6974 yeah I grew up fishing there (80s). Definitely know they “filled” the sinkhole in interesting ways. Oh yeah I fix reels on the side for Gary Simpson (and been going to him for my tackle since I was 6).

[@micropterus6974]

@@tedlincolnsfishinglife Say hello to Gary for me! Y'all have some great fishing opportunities up there.

[@tedlincolnsfishinglife]

@@micropterus6974 I’ve been hitting lake Panasoffkee a lot… couple dd this year.. also grew up fishing lake Samson in caver mass as a kid (the other lake we called clear pond and a 1/4 of the pond was part of our family cranberry bog).

[@secretbassrigs]

It sounds like Diamond Valley Reservoir in California has a bright future. But I can't help wondering how the competition from stripers affects any potential, compared to pre striper Castaic.

[@thebigbasspodcast]

John, I believe all the lakes in CA are going to benefit from all the water you guys got this year. The stripers, on the other hand, are a major problem in any lake if you want to grow big largemouth. Terry

[@secretbassrigs]

This has nothing to do with bass, but Steves story reminded me of it. my niece is really interested in the psychology field, possibly psychiatry. a very brilliant girl that already has her BS under the age of 18. She said the same thing about already knowing she wanted nothing to do with anything in the public sector. "The bloated regulations and policies are dangerously stifling and counter productive. I will definitely not need them to pay for my insurance."

[@micropterus6974]

John, it's obvious to me that intelligence runs in your family. Your niece has her undergraduate degree before turning 18, and you watch The Big Bass Podcast! -- Ken

[@secretbassrigs]

@@micropterus6974 thank you very much Ken! ❤‍🔥finding your podcast really is one of my most rewarding discoveries today.

[@secretbassrigs]

@@micropterus6974 Steven really is brilliant. I think we're all lucky to have him guiding the way for us.

[@edwardcowan7012]

I wonder how Ken feels about the fact that FL bass do better when they get out of FL?

[@paulinoregon7538]

the growing of record bass over 17 1/2 lb should be a reality but isnt. interesting that they dont grow bigger.

[@micropterus6974]

Steven has a plan. Given the right circumstances.... -- Ken

[@paulenglish1741]

So you're saying female bass are hussies, that's awesome, Terry!!!!😂

[@kenmccarthyfishing]

😂🤣😂🤣 I was busting my gut laughing Paul 🤣

[@micropterus6974]

Terry's not ready for polite company! -- Ken

[@kenmccarthyfishing]

@@micropterus6974 😂🤣

[@thebigbasspodcast]

LOL. I am happy my "rough, not suitable for prime time" comments made you smile. Terry

[@mikeyd0073]

"so what you're telling me is that female bass are hussies?" 😂😂😂 Come for the bass facts, stay for the insults!

[@micropterus6974]

Whatever keeps folks listening and coming back for more! -- Ken