How To Find Bass Quickly On A Lake Of ANY Size…

[@solomoncrates757]

No gimmicks, no click bait titles. Just passing wisdom along. Thanks for doing what you do Randy!

[@davide.8176]

This may be the most informative video you've produced. Great breakdown, I still have boxes of lake maps from the 80's and 90's. Who remembers going to bass outdoor shows and there was always a booth or two of guys selling old real estate books and aerial photos of lakes before and during construction? I was lucky enough to be befriended by a truly great bass angler named Basil Bean from Greensboro, NC. One of the best old school fishermen who really knew how to locate bass and understood their behavior.

[@TN-Vols-Fan]

I agree with you, this is one of the best videos Randy has ever done. I was fortunate to buy a house in the 80's nextdoor to a guide/ tournament fisherman on Old Hickory, Center Hill and Percy Priest in middle TN. Charlie would take me on practice days and fun fishing days. I learned so much from him. RIP Charlie Jackson.

[@dan5danPT]

Brilliant breakdown on probably the least talked about and most frustrating aspect of fishing. Thanks Randy!

[@johnkent9019]

Terrific information! I know what lures to throw, its finding the bass that's the challenge. You've provided a simple procedure that is easy to follow (and remember) ;)

[@jeremyguenther6209]

You hit the nail on the head with this one Randy! So many videos on lures… you need to buy this one or that one. But it don’t matter what you’re throwing if you not around the fish. It can be very overwhelming when you on a large body of water that is new to you, thanks for breaking it down and telling us your approach

[@SamSue44]

Great advice for anyone, everywhere. I'm in south africa, got spring coming so it should be fun game on soon.

[@floydfan82]

Phenomenal information, Randy. Videos like this have been crucial to those of us who are recently into bass fishing (less than 5 years) and on a budget.

[@garyhinds9634]

Awesome explanation!!! Great job Randy one of your best teaching videos for sure!!!!

[@soonerfan1675]

I saw Don Iovino in a seminar one time. The thing that I most remember his saying was, “don’t fish where there ain’t no fish”. I try to remind myself of that when I’m out there hauling water and practice casting.

[@charlesgrahammacleodstuart510]

You once again remind me of my early days in the 80’s. My “Old Boy” was a member of the New York bass club I joined, and Joe told me stuff I would never have found out on my own. When I started on the tours, I was sponsored by a now defunct company called MAPTRAP. It was a large piece of plastic, that you could insert a map into, and draw on the plastic with a dry erase marker. I drew a checker board over the entire map and then started eliminating the areas I couldn’t fish with some accuracy. Once I had a bunch of open “boxes”, I would allow 10 to 15 minutes per box. If I found fish or not, I marked the bad area with an X and moved on. What I had left was a game plan and based on either a one day or a three day, eight hour tournament, and had something to work with. I wish someone would start making those boards again, as I stuck Velcro to the back, and it would not move on the boat carpet, even at high speed.. Great content Randy!

[@terrymisenhelter8630]

Thanks Randy. Excellent breakdown of how to find fish. Finding the fish is the key. Once you find them bait selection becomes a little easier. Tu so much for sharing your knowledge with all of us!

[@mbarnhill86]

Back to the basics!!! Thank you Randy

[@ronknight6400]

What a great video for beginners to pros. Foundational information. Thanks. One of my favorite videos of yours. This is where I sttuggle.

[@trimbaker1893]

HI Randy, I agree. Once I choose the part of the lake I will fish, I fish each spot like it is a pond. Where are the bass in this particular area and what advantage does this cover provide? What structure makes the best sense for this angle of sun or wind direction. Then get serious about what is going on between my reel and the bass. Not what is some other boat racing off to or what about that island a mile from here... Quit guessing and start fishing. Once I settle in to it, the old fun comes back and I get a good day. Smiling, George.

[@RIPPNLPS]

I went on a health program on December 28 and have lost 32 lbs. Starting my transition into my 2nd phase which will include workouts. Anxious for the season to get started 💪🏼 Gonna have to give your workout recommendation a shot.

[@ryanhershman2050]

Thanks for sharing all your knowledge and view points. I love your channel man. I’ve been following you for about a month now. When your not posting new things I’m catching up on all the old. Great stuff buddy.

[@jeffdubinok7312]

Concur with David! This is one of your most informative and useful videos!

[@joedishman3216]

This is exactly the video I was going to ask in a comment for today. Lake cumberland is my home lake. The large creek arms are very confusing to me this time of year until post spawn. I've just started winter fishing this year so I wasn't sure if all the fish moved the whole distance to the main lake or if the deeper part of the creek acted as the main lake. This helps put things in perspective for me a little better. Thanks randy. Best vids on KZbin.

[@danham3344]

Oh man, this was great! I agree and love learning the science of the bass, their forage and their environments. Too much focus on “The Lure”. Thanks for always sharing such great info Randy.

[@leestrong8879]

i broke down randy and got me a livescope to help me locate them a need a better fishfinder and im in a jon boat cant go to fast lol and they were running a sale at The Bass Tank had to do it and me and pops went half lol thanks for the videos great stuff

[@bucknuts8824]

Can you do a video on water clarity when it comes to fishing deeper. I've always thought you want to be I clearer water the deeper you fish. Thanks

[@ronniemitchell9221]

Big lakes can be overwhelming. So I definitely like your idea of making the big lakes smaller by eliminating a lot of the water... great video

[@Jutenas]

This is some really great info. I live in sweden and will use this to try to find Perch (since we don't have any bass). Thanks!

[@buckmountaintaxidermy7788]

Heading towards the Dam seems to help!😉👌👍Kind of like you said(Find a major creek in the lower end..)

[@jeremylowery3809]

This was a fantastic video Randy. Great job.

[@erk678]

Great video I will be adding this one to my favorite video section.👍

[@ramsteingolfer]

This is always a topic I am interested in.

[@LipRippinJunkie]

Another great informational fishing video randy! Awesome stuff 👊🏻

[@erichildreth7562]

This is a really great video that you did for us!! Using techniques like this will be beneficial for us all!! I used a similar approach when I would go to a new track, if I was having an issue with certain section I would work on it and then piece it together with the rest of the track and it made a big difference!! You nailed it and thank you sir!! :)

[@johnnybubbles9852]

Great video randy, greatest fishing channel!!!!

[@af4od02]

Excellent advice.

[@geraldbryant2610]

Great information. Best video you have made.

[@michael476b]

I'll give it a shot. Sure sounds good. I'm trying to think. I fish clarkshill lake with a river flowing right into the middle of. It just got more complicated.

[@petemidkiff2089]

Thanks for this topic. Very good information

[@weswagner2857]

Good vid Randy, thanks!

[@TheBamalover14]

Hey Randy. Great video! When locating bass do you let bait in the area influence your decision to fish that area.

[@daryelthomas9414]

Great video👍 ! Did you ever think on trailering and launching the right way? Everyone has a system, I would be interested to see yours and good manners taught

[@edwardcowan7012]

I learned long ago as a North East angler that you fish where they stock. A lot of trout angler in my area only fish stocked water. There are thousands of catch, weigh and release events every year. Release areas always have a good population of proven to be catchable Bass of legal size. All Randy’s tips are great but if you still don’t find them never overlook the ramp,

[@machoman5928]

Excellent content!

[@DavidBronstein1961]

I may not be your typical audience but I am a kayaker who fishes ponds, small lakes and occasionally small reservoirs. No electronics. Any tips for how to break down these smaller bodies of water? I typically fish shallows: easy to see lay downs, overhangs, rip rap, creeks flowing in, etc. Deeper water intimidates me. Any suggestions?

[@dannyhocutt8490]

Thank you for this info

[@hookedonbassncats]

Great video randy

[@doyleshaw3063]

great info, ty

[@waynecrowe9075]

Thanks for the info very helpful

[@bhmsupra]

Great tip!

[@stevenmartin8764]

Thanks really needed this (Clark’s hill)

[@unbalancedredneck5778]

This may have been one of your best videos yet. I have a question just for clarification. When you say bottom of lake are you referring to the dam areas?

[@theultimatesteelshooter8610]

I tend to turn f YT videos that just focus on lures. I only care about info on how to locate bass since it doesn’t matter what lure you use if you’re not around any fish.

[@robertwills1328]

Greta video!!! Thanks!!

[@bassnwbuddy2617]

Thanks!

[@michaelkolbe5963]

Was taught to check temp , water clarity and fishes preferred PH ! Find the thermocline and you find the fish .Structure I've gotten to know very well and try not to crap shoot anymore just by throwing it out and keep casting till I find fish .Just saying !

[@doughodges3495]

My home lake is fed by two river systems. One at each end. Sometimes the water at the dam is the dirtiest. Just something that I have to keep in mind.

[@robertsmith5121]

Great video!!

[@ricksonora6656]

Learning seasonal behaviors should be the starting point. When you’re on foot, have to carry everything on your back, and have limited time to hike to the water, you need to know as much as possible before you start casting.

[@chrisnunnelley3417]

Where would you fish lake Guntersville at the end of March?

[@chadtindell4388]

So Randy I just talked to Chris z about the best orochi xx jig rod and he told me to ask you so I just bought a brallist so is it the best jig rod in or is it too soft?? Love the channel

[@myriammorrison9840]

Would you consider the windy side vs the none wind? Within that creek? Within the area of the Lake?

[@salcp8s]

Does the "upper/mid/lower" breakdown apply to Colorado River lakes where there isn't a big difference in water clarity?

[@lanceirwin681]

When you say the upper part of the lake, you are referring to the section farthest away from the dam, correct?

[@myriammorrison9840]

🤦🏻‍♀️🤫 Outdoor Writers 🤷🏻‍♀️.. Did me so wrong years ago.. It took me years to learn they were more lost than I.. 🤨

[@michael476b]

Randy, now for the hard part. Colors aside, what 5 baits would you have tied on for each scenario to start? I'm just assuming you do 5 baits to start and don't have 20 rods rigged on the boat deck.

[@MrHabitat009]

Randy great job with working out! You even look healthier

[@DFox-ud3gx]

Randy the old way I just use live shiners to find large bass and crank bait's 3rd worm's

[@danielmckeen2465]

Day time tips in the "Parking Lot"😁

[@toddlester8063]

I thought you just had to turn on the Live Scope and toss an A-Rig to find them? :P

[@kalecastaneda]

Is the lower end the dam side or the incoming river side?

[@garywascovich8436]

upper is where main tributary feeds lake, lower is typically deeper/dam side of lake

[@kalecastaneda]

Thank you for the reply!

[@billpatterson6249]

You should use these methods next time you fish an Open.

[@darrylshisler2636]

Get some pen and paper, great note material!

[@godisfortheunbeliever5901]

Thank GOD. All the channels are just baits, baits, baits. I’m so sick of baits. I already have all the baits.

[@CD-W0DOS]

Let’s see some on the water footage. It’s easy to sit in your truck and claim knowledge.

[@randyblaukatintuitive]

Nobody watches when I do on the water videos

[@AceFaceDesigns]

Claim knowledge!? The guy's a professional angler.

[@kikbek]

Great video!