How to Find Fish - Bass Fishing

[@Dragomosis]

Hey gene, used these tips at my tournament this past Sunday and was able to find the mega spot on the small lake we were fishing (41 acres lol). We found this spot about 20 minutes into the tornament and stayed all day just catching fish after fish when everyone else could barely catch 1 or 2. Ended up winning by 6 lbs. Thanks again, your vids work.

[@Flukemaster]

Jeremy, That is freakin awesome!!!! Congratulations. Winning going away doesn't happen very often but when it does it really feels good.

[@jenjengarza]

LMAO he was so chill !! “Wrong fish” haha. I would’ve been so excited hahaha.

[@unclesam7660]

Same

[@carlblackmon241]

major throwback for me because this guy right here was the start of bass fishing for me, this was the first video i watched too. thanks flukemaster you got me to a different level in bass fishing. good luck to you in the future

[@Sturtma]

So step 1, have a fish finder?

[@alexperalta5241]

wow your a genius you gave me hope just when I was about to quit fishing I've never been able to catch a bass.been fishing for bass for about 3 years now.thanks

[@maggicalclanable]

Dam I catch 3 bass a week and I just started 2 months ago

[@fishwithcarl]

Some very interesting info there. Would love to come across the pond and make a bass fishing video one day, shame we don't have bass over here in the UK.

[@fishwithcarl]

+JL Outdoors Will have a look! :)

[@paulmichaels3655]

I catch many bass on shore in big lakes such as Folsom Lake. The trick is finding points. Any area where there is rock ledges that have shallow water to deep water. These are called drop offs and are big areas for bass. The best places to get the monster bass are around submerged trees. Flick a finesse worm in these areas and wait should take 4 to 6 minutes per cast. Have never used a fish finder in my life and have caught 10-13lb bass. I don't recommend crank baits for the inshore fisherman. Finesse is key for shore fishermen.

[@bischoff3388]

I watch all your videos over and over and gather something new each time. Keep them coming.

[@Flukemaster]

Thanks

[@alexbeard1869]

"They could be sucking it up as bad you are." XD. A very honest Gene.

[@johnnye3]

7 years ago and this is one of my favorite videos of yours. They are all great but I took a lot from this one

[@NorthSurvival]

Great video. Makes me want to get out and do some fishing, i mostly fish for pike, they put up a good fight. Greetings from Sweden.

[@smelltheglove2038]

I wish I had pike where I live. We have a bunch of bass, but I’d like to fish for pike once in a while. On the flip side, we get an awesome striped bass run up the coast in salt water every fall and spring.

[@thechronicle1491]

I just found your channel in the last week or so. As someone who's fished their entire life, you've been exceptionally helpful. You've helped me right bad habits I learned early on fishin in the low country. When I first moved up North I didn't catch nothin for 6 months, water's too clear and you need all these ultralight setups. Anyhow, you've been great and I've actually gotten the missus into it as well, your approach hooked her in.

[@Andysfishing]

I like your explanation, and to back it up with fish, very good. This technique would work on most fish.

[@Flukemaster]

Thanks Andy

[@stephanhan.8390]

What I'm loving most about your videos are the fact of reality. And you don't scream like "oh oh" when a fish hit, like other YT fishermen.

[@LegoRam24]

I just spent 6 hours trying to catch a striped bass and you just caught one by accident lol

[@Flukemaster]

Fichdog LOL. There are times when I target them but I was focused on largemouth that day.

[@isac.2h]

Flukemaster I just spent 4 for my first largemouth. Needless to say it was a failure.

[@thibauddepoorter6397]

i liked how you gave us positive information on when we dont catch fish and when someone else is, keep doing what you do!

[@WeekendWoodsmen]

Great video, thanks for the information!

[@Fishhoundnation]

Few expert bass fisherman can articulate these skills in a way that you can. Fantastic video!

[@JudahMaccabee_]

I'm watching this on my phone while fishing in the middle of a lake lol

[@Flukemaster]

tkach21 LOL

[@TheRescue11]

I do that all the time.. I find my self scratching my head, then I pull out my phone and search for a video Gene has posted with similar fishing conditions I'm facing... lol

[@Scarekrow24]

well, it's good to see even the pros get the dreaded nest, even if it was dismantled in 1.2 seconds without you ever stopping your lecture.. good job and great info. thanks man.

[@Flukemaster]

kevin scurlock I am a professional nest picker outer.

[@derekabelin]

"Oh that's the wrong type of fish, it's a striper" 😂he makes it look too easy

[@jonbeeler8808]

Now that is old school! I learned to think like that from my uncle. He use to fish tournaments before modern depth finders were invented. He thought the same way,back then. That's how most of us do it,to some extent. But the fact you did it without a topo,made me think of a much earlier time. It's like a mountain man mentality. I love it!

[@hydrosoar9445]

Those fish be like IM ON KZbin

[@1kickerfish]

Fight that urge. Such a great tip that is easier said than done. Everything looks so good when you are riding around the lake. Thanks Gene.

[@xxgg]

What does "points" mean? part of a water where land is sticking out?

[@nathandemott8304]

Ya

[@alottathings86]

Gene, you have probably some of the most informative videos in regards to fishing. Have learned something from each post.

[@Flukemaster]

Thanks Andrew. I'm glad I can help

[@hunteradkins4253]

2:50 anyone else notice that bass tword the right of his baitcaster?

[@mrgreenjeans]

Hunter Adkins Good eye

[@lilwright]

I did Haha lol

[@SuperMANTHER]

Yes right away! So much for search baits.

[@EDCKnifeAddiction]

Lol. Hell yea. I was yelling at my phone, "LOOK RIGHT NEXT TO YOU".

[@ceomikelogic]

Where

[@Djadamc1]

Didn't think I'd get a response. This is awesome, truly spreading the knowledge of bass fishing. Thank you.

[@Flukemaster]

adam castrillo You're welcome Adam. Thanks for asking.

[@Img_bullies]

Should change the title to “how to use a fish scanner” cuz i don’t see you doin the searchin, man i hate clickbate

[@dywildatheart]

Gene, really appreciate your videos with the education emphasis. I am learning as much as I can and you have been helpful. Love the hat. Go Dawgs!!!

[@STRDX]

Not all of us can afford a boat and a fish tracker

[@stephensargent2540]

then your not that hard core into fishing, and even if you couldn't afford a nice bass boat, a 12 ft aluminum flat bottom you can pick up used for like 750-800 bucks

[@fractaleffect5149]

you dont need a boat and fish tracker to catch fish lmao.

[@ezekeiltheprophe7688]

Typical complaints, then how about search for how to find bass without a boat or fish finder, don't fuss at somebody because they're doing a bit better in life financially. That's a weak man's move. If you don't have enough money to buy things you want, get a better job? Learn a trade? One thing is a guarantee, bitching at somebody for having a boat isn't gonna improve your life at all.

[@Rockit8]

I have been a subscriber to your videos for about a year now and I have to say. Every time I get an email saying you have a new video out, I get the same feeling like I got a check in the mail. Love your videos. I am a fair weather fisherman and you helped me get through the winter. Thanks a lot , great work. I especially like that new camera on the back of the boat. Great viewing angle. Thanks.

[@Flukemaster]

Thanks, I'm glad I can help get you through. This has been a tough winter.

[@JonathanFei]

Did you catch that fish in the thumbnail's photo?

[@aaronsippion1840]

I tried some of the techniques mentioned and they totally work. This video is very valuable!

[@thehoosierfortheUK]

Instructions weren't clear; I got my hand caught in the blender!

[@peteryeung111]

Thanks again Gene! Like the new angle of the camera. Keep up the excellent posts. Peter

[@georgiaboy]

I live in the north east Georgia where can I buy some of the JJ's Magic?

[@biskeoat9337]

Same:/

[@TriStateOutdoors100]

GEORGIA BOY order it from tackle warehouse online

[@georgiaboy]

OK I will

[@ari123954]

+GEORGIA BOY no you won't

[@georgiaboy]

Already have

[@calgonzo7]

Great video!! I like the way you stressed the fact this is your way of doing it.

[@corning1]

I'm new to fishing, but isn't a fish finder sort of... lame? I mean technology is great and all, but isn't fishing about finding the spot the caveman way and getting gratification out of it that way?

[@richardbotellio1095]

A "fish finder" isn't lamest all, it is a tool to help you be s better fisherman. 9 times out of 10 you are looking for baitfish and not the gamefish anyways and even when you do locate a likely area that doesn't mean you are gong to catch them at all.

[@shrekduhoger720]

+Richard Botellio But its putting technology into the equation. I really don't want to know for certain that there is fish in the specific area...

[@richardbotellio1095]

Then you don't have to, but you will miss out on a lot of fish you could be catching. Good luck.

[@adriang9071]

You explained it well in your question ....why do anything the caveman way when we are in the 21st century. Plus if you think a fish finder will make you catch fish then you are certainly mistaken .... it's a tool to enhance your potential. You will appreciate, understand and know it in time. BUT do not stop asking questions or questioning anything about the great outdoors .... you keep growing that way. Good luck and welcome to a life long addiction and hobby.

[@jonathanmateas543]

Helps find depth and navigate the lake

[@southernstarresources2231]

Dude!!! This was the BEST BASS FISHING VIDEO EVER!!!! 👍👍 thanks for the great tips

[@zajdabneeg]

looks like duckkette ghost and a 13 fishing bait casting reel

[@Flukemaster]

Nope. It's a Duckett Micro Magic and a Abu Garcia Revo.

[@gabriellagear5367]

I loved your video it was very helpful! I just had a competition yesterday and used your knowledge to help me locate and find where the bass were hanging out. Thank you so much, you helped me and my team out alot!

[@madhatter9641]

you accidentally caught a bass? dammit

[@DirtyRedBaits]

love that high camera angle! ESPECIALLY being able to see that point you're fishing and get a taste of the "big picture".

[@imaboarder182]

4:02 my wife gave me the weirdest look for overhearing this...

[@Flukemaster]

imaboarder182 Yea, that will put your mind in the gutter.

[@SWEETgreenTHUMB]

Well thanks for taking the time to help a new tournament fisherman like me out.. I've fished my whole life but tournament fishing is a whole nother world....I'll let u know how everything goes on the 12th, I'll try to keep my confidence up and be flexible. I also am gonna try to fish the conditions that day and not use too many past experiences dictate what I do....thanks again

[@Flukemaster]

Thanks

[@Kabouter911]

how to find fish..uses fish finder

[@johnedwards6449]

This video was insanely relevant to my trip last weekend. Got caught up fishing good looking water instead of looking for bait. Towards the end of the trip we found tons of bait in the back of a creek and started catching 3-5lb. fish instead of 1lbers. Noticed the water was also a lot cleaner than the majority of what we had been seeing on the north end of Clarks Hill as well.

[@Hawk130Gaming]

Go Dawgs!

[@shortyroc6798]

Enjoy your videos, very informative, Ive learned a lot from you over the past few months, and I have caught a few nice fish using some of your methods. Keep up the good work!

[@Flukemaster]

Thanks Stacey, I'm glad I can help

[@chuckconaway795]

I want to thank you for helping me become a better bass fisherman..... I had questions and you answered them and your videos helped me and now I am a much better bass fisherman.... I watched your videos on flukes and now flukes are my confidence bait... I caught a nice 6 pounder off of it the first day I fished with it and I keep catching bass with it, I'm getting JJ's magic because I saw the video you had on it where you were catching fish every cast.... I just need help on crankbaits but I'm pretty good with soft plastics, spinnerbaits, and jigs..... I'm really not into top water as much but anyway thanks Gene

[@Flukemaster]

Thanks Chuck. I'm glad I can help. Crankbait videos are coming. I'm still learning them.

[@Wildirishmanbiker]

Concise and clear, makes sense to me. I am not a fan of fish finders, just old school I guess. I keep my numbers up when I'm in the yak. Thanks for the tutorial!!! fish on brother

[@danielsparlin2977]

Great video! I have been struggling finding fish this spring here in northwest Arkansas. Beaver is a tough lake especially when you can't find Fish. This will give me insight that I can put to practice this week. Thank you!

[@bassineveryday7695]

I cant wait to use this next year. I dont personally have a boat but I am saving with my cousin to buy one and hopefully we can make some memories and catch some bass with it. While I am making it I will be doing some videos of how and what i am doing with it. I plan on making a bass boat out of a flat bottomed john boat or one that you see the fans on and putting a troling motor and fish finder on and that will work just fine for me but I will use this info the next time i am out on a boat. Thanks gene

[@AndrewsRChelis]

Good work I like the tall camera at stern. I've been fishing 30 years and I can get stubborn looking for fish by just hitting spots that look fishy or held fish in the past. I enjoy this type of content.

[@Flukemaster]

Andrew Jones I know what you're saying. I wasted most of the day today fishing history.

[@jeffcooke8873]

Yet another awesome video, learning so much through these vids, can't wait to get out there and try these things, looking forward to the Bass hunt,LOL, thanks. Been watching alot of your videos, find them very informative, started fishing Bass again last year, was fishing trout mostly, but through your videos, I am stepping back into the Bass arena and hope to take it to the next level

[@Flukemaster]

Thanks Jeff. It's great to be able to help people like you out.

[@jackbunny9010]

You caught more big fish in one day than I have in a lifetime. Pretty cool. Rainbow trout seems to be the only thing I can get. Still fun to do with my 7 yr old girl though. Thanks for the video man!

[@gaelcazares1112]

Thank you for share all your videos. Im a fan of your vids. I have almost 3 years going to bass fish in to the Amistad Lake Del Rio Tx. South Texas. No dobut about it, I have lerned a lot from your vids. So thank you

[@Flukemaster]

gallito caza Thanks Gallito

[@nolantiedt9993]

I have to say, you have the best informational and useful videos. Can't wait to see your next video.

[@Flukemaster]

Thanks Nolan

[@chrissp7567]

FINALLY I've learned a strategy on finding fish. The high camera mount also makes a really cool perspective

[@Flukemaster]

Thanks Chris

[@nebner911]

i used your method today, by finding alot of fish, following my lure... i caught alot of bass today. i used a power worm texas rigged and was slamming them left and right.. thank you for your tips

[@daniels4227]

Your channel is amazing. Your videos are extremely informative and you make it look so easy as you explain it!! Thank you so much for the videos!

[@Flukemaster]

Thanks Daniel

[@TheAwesome4738]

You can see some fish in the background while you're explaining what type of fish you found, GREAT video keep it up! :D

[@jakeandtylersyoutube8141]

Thank you for making this video it really helped!

[@bigfishbucketlist]

Great video Gene! I've been paying more attention to my electronics lately looking for baitfish and this really does work

[@MrElvisr27]

Thanks for the advice and positive notes. I have to learn to resist what seams good spots because I could spend hours and just be a waste of time..

[@magic2066]

u r the best simple but practical, not too much talk but useful . thx.

[@brandonmiller1151]

*Casually catches a fish - “ha ha, wrong fish.” Love it 😂

[@averageguytested]

great video - gotta love being out on the water!

[@tonyv1505]

Thanks for the tips, nice quality cam I wish every body on KZbin had a good cam

[@Flukemaster]

Tony V It's just a GoPro

[@erterrill]

Thanks for all your tips Fluke. Really enjoy all your videos!

[@Flukemaster]

DeadlyUSMC Thanks

[@johnnythao2003]

Very informative and friendly for new fishermen! Thanks for making this video!

[@Flukemaster]

Thanks

[@JimmyCricket61258]

Another good and helpful video Gene...thanks for all you do.

[@Flukemaster]

Thanks Jimmy

[@jaysonj561]

Awesome video!! Thanks for great info. Went fishing yesterday, ready to go back again and try the new method out!!!

[@Flukemaster]

Thanks

[@bass4lif3]

Awesome video! Very instructional! Just what I was needing. Love the new camera angle!

[@Flukemaster]

Thanks

[@technicalfisherman]

Great video and a ton of really good info here! A lot of what you say translates really well to what we do up in the Chesapeake Bay for stripers. Thanks for posting!

[@Flukemaster]

Exactly. Everything a wild critter does is dictated by it's food and reproduction.

[@discodancingdingo5776]

So happy for fishing season again!

[@Flukemaster]

Me tooo.

[@asparks4177]

In all honesty I thought you were crazy about the hook position with the crank bait until I saw your results with the crawdad! Thanks for the video I'm new to bass, fished darn near everything else but bass seems to be my struggle lol. Good Luck!

[@Flukemaster]

Keep at it man.

[@intriguedindividuals2180]

I wish I could would have thought to get my camera out last weekend. Caught a nice 5 pounder thanks to a thing or two I learned from your videos. Subscribed! :)

[@Flukemaster]

Intrigued Individuals Thanks

[@WillHdzPro]

Another great video. Love your camera setup and the content.

[@Flukemaster]

Thanks Will

[@mkamalsky]

Love the new camera angle!

[@Flukemaster]

Thanks Matt

[@43griffins]

Years of fishing and I still get excited when I catch one. He just nonchalantly threw back the striped bass like it was seaweed, haha!

[@nandoink]

your a beast man u make it seem so effortless

[@Farminginthecity]

Great video I will have to try this method out next time I am out on the lake. Need to see more videos like this.

[@Mondralajuan]

Once again another great video. I had to laugh when you talked about fighting the urge to fish. I've wasted plenty of time fishing an area just because it looked awsome. Btw nice hook set on the birds eye view.

[@Flukemaster]

Thanks. I'm still bad at fishing what looks good.

[@abdelsax]

I Being Learning a Lot From your Videos Man ! ... Thanks a Tons !!

[@Flukemaster]

I'm glad I can help

[@conartistfishing3298]

Great video Gene. Informative as always.

[@Flukemaster]

Thanks

[@billyb5205]

You always have awesome videos ive learned alot from you thanks gene keep cranking out the vids

[@Flukemaster]

Thanks Kurt

[@Dragomosis]

Thanks for the tips gene, hopefully I can put this to use in my tournaments this weekend

[@Flukemaster]

Good luck Jeremy.

[@etillema]

It probably seems obvious to you, but to a beginner like me this video is great information. Thanks for taking the time to make it.

[@Flukemaster]

Thanks

[@dbarney68]

Thanks, great video!!!!! I'm in Japan can't wait to get back to the states..... Don't get me wrong, fishing is great here.....I just miss home!

[@Flukemaster]

Delano Barney Thanks Delano

[@TrevorFrost000]

That new high camera is so sick!!! Nice vid loved it

[@Flukemaster]

Thanks Trevor

[@TheFishinAddict]

Great video! I'm fishing a high school bass tournament in the upcoming weeks so ill use this method when prefishing

[@SaniveK_]

Awesome info. Excellent multiple camera setup. When I grow up, I wanna fish just like you =P This year i'm 42. A BONIFIDE GROWNUP!

[@Flukemaster]

LOL. Thanks, I'm still learning all this video production stuff.

[@samuelwilson1651]

Great video Gene helps a lot also like your new go pro tower awesome!!!

[@Flukemaster]

Thanks Sam

[@chrisgarret3285]

Cool as cucumber catching that young stripper early on, I would have been cheesing a bit more. Good video, I just took a boat out yesterday on Occoquan river in Virginia hoping for largemouth bass and all I got were a few crappies so I came to learn haha.

[@DirtyRedBaits]

Great method for us kayak anglers and all anglers alike. We dont always have the ability to beat the banks and fly back and forth to different parts of the lake. "You gotta find the fish to catch the fish".

[@Flukemaster]

Thanks

[@greghoskins9237]

Fluke, you should definitly make another ones of these videos but for fishing on land. I fish in a long strip of a canal in my backyard and have caught lots of bass, but for some reason this summer/spring I havent been catching too many. I see gars, brim, mullet, catfish but thats about it. Not sure if there is even any bass in the water. Please consider making a video on this. It would be very helpful to us fisherman without a boat and fish finder.

[@greghoskins9237]

Also, What is your rod reel setup and the cost?,, Please reply Fluke

[@Flukemaster]

Check out my Live Hangout about bank fishing. It covers a lot of this. The rod and reels that I use are Duckett Micro Magics $160 and Abu Garcia Revos ($130 - $200)

[@greghoskins9237]

thank you so much

[@JM-pp7lf]

man I haven't gone fishing like in 1 year I feel like going fishing now great vid

[@Flukemaster]

Thanks

[@jvaughn090284]

Great video, I like that birds eye view with the GoPro.

[@Flukemaster]

Thanks Joshua

[@Redrash12]

You mean "fish eye"