How To Find Fish On Any Lake! (Beginner to Advanced Maps and Electronics)

[@iam73en]

It’s fun to listen to someone who has passion for what they are talking about

[@michaelyolch79]

THANK YOU for all the incredible work you guys do to make us ALL better fishermen!

[@markspringer3628]

One of the best videos this year. Breaking down river systems have always been tougher for me. Big kayak tournament at Dardanelle this weekend, definitely putting this info to use!

[@carlmaro]

I've been reading paper maps, and i even attended bass fishing techniques classes back in 1996. This is by far the best instruction I have recieved. Thank you for this video and for helping me identify a hot spot within a spot.

[@tacticalbassin]

Thanks for the feedback! We're just happy to help.

[@anthonystinson3981]

Best bass fishing channel on KZbin hands down

[@basskirkster]

You guys do some of the best “how to” bass fishing videos. So informative and real life practicality for the weekend warriors. Thank you so much.

[@volcomsk8992]

Matt you have no idea how helpful these videos are for newer fisherman and those new to electronics also. This is seriously a game changer video for me. I haven’t been using my charts correctly apparently.

[@tacticalbassin]

Awesome! We're just happy to help 👍

[@smokinwithskruggs]

Appreciate this video. I got a used 14 ft jon boat last year with minimal electronics a Garmin Striker 4 but ran across your video from like 10 years ago on how to read a lake map and think its awesome how you break things down. I downloaded a map of my reservoir last night and have started a plan for when the weather starts getting a little warmer. I would go in the winter but still have "sea legs" in my boat and really dont trust myself with the cold water, LOL. Thanks again. Oh new subscriber and have been binge watching your videos.

[@saiinyi]

It will be exciting to watch Matt and Tim hone their skills as they learn their new lake. To be able to watch as it happens makes me feel like they are starting a new chapter in TacticalBassin. Best of luck to TacticalBassin. I hope you and your families have a healthy and prosperous life in your new homes...and stick a big one!

[@davidfallwell9802]

This video is absolutely gold!! Solid information for trying to break down Ray Roberts. 👍🏻💯

[@bobdesgrange1685]

This is one of best videos on structure and what to look for on a map I would sent time in other areas that may not have produced fish Thanks

[@billwikle1490]

Glad to have you in the area. Was just on Chicamagua two weeks ago. That is a beautiful lake.

[@MrWeezy-zz6ou]

Welp... you have now made that lake an even more of a hotspot. Breaking down that lake to some is a big head scratcher. Great job on the vid, can't wait for more great info.👍

[@johnmeadows3442]

The info you guys share on my home lake is the best thing I’ve seen on KZbin. Thank you so much for the knowledge.

[@southernbassguy]

I am coming with a small group of friends fishing Chick the first week of November. All this map talk is really helping! Maybe I'll see yall on the water! Would be great to finally meet you. Been watching yall since you were making video's on your couch back in California!

[@grhodes3536]

Matt, this video is GOLD! Thanks, it would be great to see your electronics on water too as you explore these proposed sweet spots.

[@rustyjames8029]

Possibly (for me) the most informative video in breaking down a body of water. I’m new to fishing from a boat and having electronics so maybe this is not as impressive to others, but thank you for this series of videos, fellas! Can’t wait to see what comes in the coming weeks from you guys. 🤙🏽

[@wesleyhughes363]

Love these type of videos. So much to learn to become a more successful angler. Seems overwhelming even when watching Matt.

[@nealatthecrossfishing]

Thank you Matt! I really needed a lesson on finding the best place to start looking for fish on my lakes! Man I’m thankful for y’all and the things y’all teach, y’all are making me so much better than I ever was!

[@dennisederer3594]

Another highly educational video. Sweet spots. Area for quick exit. So fundamental! Thank you. Hopefully I’ll learn to break down my local fisheries and become a better angler.

[@evh1980]

Awesome video...I'll fishing the Chic tomorrow through the 21st . Great channel !

[@bradbraddy3020]

Really good video Matt. Thanks for what you guys do. Welcome to Tn!

[@kevinlawson1503]

Excellent video. I acquired my first bass boat a few months ago so I'm new to mapping and using Electronics so this was extremely helpful.

[@marcuspiera]

Matt please do a video on thermocline and atmospheric pressure some time..

[@gospideygo8781]

Even outside of CA you’re still dropping your old homies some gold nuggets 😁 Thanks Matt. Liking the video series you and Tim have been doing.

[@boomboom9991]

Hope to see you guys out there! Thank you for all the info!

[@daveschlueter6503]

This is gold for me. Thanks Matt!

[@legionssb]

Well, now we get tips on how to fish in the southeast. Perfect!

[@legionssb]

Thanks guys!

[@nelsonchiro]

So excited to watch you guys break the new lake down! This will help a beginner tremendously! Thank you and good luck!

[@CanadianBasserman]

Great Vid!! Love figuring out points to fish at before heading out!

[@mikegardiner3934]

Great stuff Matt !

[@danham3344]

This video was very well done! So much great info with real mapping examples. Thanks Matt and you guys keep up the good work. We certainly appreciate you sharing your knowledge with us.

[@JamesS-Ky]

Would love to see this with Lake Cumberland. Its big and deep and can be a lot to take in. Great info! Thanks

[@Trancas3495]

Great video, I hope that you will do this type of video every season of the year.

[@enduringpromise]

Amazing! My wife and I are about to retire near this lake. This information is fantastic!

[@johns294]

No fluff . Really helpful . Thx

[@stephenporter322]

Ha! I have a Lance truck camper like that as well complete with two rod holders just like the one you have on yours. Love it.

[@tacticalbassin]

Nice!! We love it too!

[@rshoemaker61]

Great video Matt helps alot to understand how to break things down. Cant wait for the rest of the series. ATB

[@johngullotta3987]

Amazing! Knowledge dropped!🤯🤯🤯

[@robpatterson2441]

Fantastic video! Great tips and some important in depth instruction. Thank you!

[@danhixon7806]

Love the information you guys share it's been helping me learn so much being im still very new to bass fishing sense being a kayak fisherman it's important to learn to break down a body of water so my short time on the water isn't a waist. Looking forward to learning more threw your experience off breaking down this lake

[@kenmccarthyfishing]

💪💪WOW that was incredible,and you made it simple who ANYONE to break down any lake,Thank you Matt and Tim 🔥👍

[@tacticalbassin]

You're welcome Ken! We're happy to help.

[@Lray4x4]

Watts Bar and Chicamagua are rated as the best bass fishing lakes in TN. Thinking about taking a trip down there next spring so I am really looking forward to your videos on it.

[@johnfugate3432]

62 years old and still learning thanks

[@stevenodaniel6038]

Thank you for the hard work guys 👑 great video!

[@rocknroll7923]

Went fishing today was there for an hour and a half, for a straight hour and 10 minutes didn't catch anything night have missed a few bites but was a very slow day, then I said to who I was with I want to try one more thing, they wanted to leave but I wanted to catch a bass, I pulled out a 3/16 shaky head and a netbait tmac and I threw that out and I saw a shade area, placed a perfect cast and caught a fish 5 minutes before I had to go, so as I'm walking to the car I throw it out one last time and hook up again, but if it want for this channel never would have gotten the tmac thanks so much for helping me become a better angler and understanding of bass Edit colors for shaky head and the work are green pumpkin I recommend going and watching there worm video and picking up some worms

[@JoseMartinez-dq4km]

Great tips I been watching it over and over to help me break down our clubs classic lake I have learned a lot

[@_bassadd1ct_]

I definitely need to get that lakemaster card so i can use the depth highlight. That seems like it really makes it easy to key on certain depths and/or depth changes that are holding fish

[@stewartweaver2778]

Great video Matt. I would like to see more videos like this.

[@forreststutesman1391]

You guys are awesome. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us.

[@bassmedic]

this is some great info for my trip next spring. im planning on stopping in on chickamauga on my way to guntersivlle.

[@dedavis5052]

Great information as usual. Great to have you in this area of the country.

[@thomasdavis399]

Great video! Really enjoyed this one!

[@johncoopes1056]

would like to see this topic covered on natural lakes

[@donausmus4281]

Moving my fishing operation to Sam Rayburn/Toledo Bend. Look forward to seeing you there.

[@larryscott524]

Great job!! Throughly enjoy you guys. Will breakdown my lake today.

[@tacticalbassin]

Thanks Larry!

[@TheJTTaylor000]

Awesome Awesome video Matt. Like I commented to Tim “Welcome to the Eastside”. IMO You guys have always put out the some of the very best content. But Lake Chickamauga is like so many of the lake in my area in the Piedmont of NC. So these breakdown vids you guys have started doing puts that content on a whole different level for this Sub. You’ve always said “you can use the techniques anywhere in the country”. But getting to see how you get to those techs. is going to be freak’n awesome. Thank you so much for sharing with us.

[@tacticalbassin]

We're happy to do it. Thanks for the support!

[@The_Bass_Stunters]

Still can’t believe you guys are on my home Lake!! When will you guys start taking clients for guide trips on Chickamauga?

[@codyblack210]

Awesome Intro! Now how to choose the best lures for the sweet spots you find???

[@legionssb]

Here in N.C. the best bass spots seem to be creeks and reservoirs.

[@craigr7976]

REELFOOT LAKE !!! In Tiptonville Tenn !!! Breakdown that shallow / extremely heavy cover lake !!! I will even give you keys to my lake house and years of hotspot maps !!!

[@piratestudiosproductions]

MATT!!!!!!! Taking us along with you? I'm right here I live right here take me out!!! I've never even fished on a boat before.

[@bafishing8796]

Awesome info. Always great to watch.

[@macking4942]

Would absolutely love to see y’all visit Hartwell and break it down.. Especially July-Sept.... Been fishing this lake for 25yrs and it is TOUGH

[@georgeparson4926]

Good information!

[@joshuad.3466]

Great video Matt, thanks!!!

[@dewaynewilson8937]

Thank you for all the great info

[@johnwegienka]

Really helpful, great video. Thank you

[@chrisezzyk1632]

Great Great video 🔥🔥🔥👊👊

[@rickshipley7232]

Awesome video

[@shtty17]

You guys are great, thanks for that.

[@richardbossman9875]

Using a map/Google/electronics helps me go from fishing favorite spots to favorite patterns.

[@blackedoutgst]

You guys are amazing. How about a day in the life of monster hunters hahaha 😆

[@ryandavis211]

Would love to see yall check out carters regulation lake in northwest GA. Can rise and drop +10 feet every day and has 30 lb strippers. Just be VERY careful if you take the big boat

[@martybarnes9330]

Awesome stuff thanks guys

[@robertknorr8470]

Great info on using your electronics. I have a new Helix 9 and 7 on my Ranger Aluminum RT188. Learning how to use then down here in Central Fl. Where do you suggest I shop for the Lakemaster Card in my area ?

[@tacticalbassin]

We buy our tackle online (links to the cards are in the video description), I'm not sure where to shop in Florida.

[@kayplainsdrifter136]

Thanks for the video--this was great info and amazingly helpful. However if there's anyway you could reduce the camera shake for future videos, it would make the viewing experience a bit better. Thanks again!

[@randynunez2569]

Escape From LA! Congratulations, good luck to you all.

[@justinmanter]

I use the navionics app on my phone to do this... works great...

[@ryanbayne1660]

Can you share your settings for your depth shading?

[@UKFishCam]

Thanks so much that’s is really useful

[@lancehenthorn17]

Feel free to come down to Guntersville and break it down. I really need to get NAV card for Humminbird 858c.

[@lancehenthorn17]

@James Young on Gunter Mountain. 15 minutes from Goose pond.

[@fishinwitheddy]

Matt you and tim need to come to carters lake here in northeast Georgia

[@fishinwitheddy]

I meant northwest

[@byronhendrixfishing8393]

What kind of truck camper is that behind you? Or is it yours? If so could you do a walk through? I’ve been in the market for one to travel to tournaments with

[@tacticalbassin]

Its a Lance 855S and we love it! We've done several cross country hauls in it.

[@WestCoastChris138]

Attention*Attention*Attention* lol, Matt an Tim, please please link up with Ol’ Jwheelz Mr Jacob Wheeler an shoot a vid with him, I know you guys don’t really colab with anyone but that would be the sickest vid!!!

[@Czarlite]

Camper + bass boat? Goals man!

[@brianrobinson9979]

Can I meet up with you guys somewhere (I live close to Chickamauga) and get some help learning how to adjust the settings on my Helix to get a better/clearer image while I'm on the water?

[@gabrielm.4554]

Sounds like the southern humidity, mold and temp swings are getting to ol Matty's sinus’s

[@tacticalbassin]

Ha! My little girl brought home a Summer cold :-)

[@joekucie5627]

Will we see more smallmouth fishing?

[@johngalt3568]

Matt: When you hold your camera by hand there is a tendency for it to move as you speak and gesture. You gesture a lot. You guys do vids all the time in which the camera is fixed or mounted. I’d say that’s a best practice.

[@CapnPink28]

Just hooked up the boat and leavin the house....looks like Imma be a little late this morning! Lol, about 25 mins.....

[@benjiemilsaps8144]

Guys at some point I'd like to see you guys on Tellico and see how you approach it...

[@bassmasterbrewski7392]

Matt, I’ve got a tournament coming up at Alan Henry lake in west Texas. You got any tips for fishing lakes with trees EVERYWHERE? Thanks

[@bassmatters1012]

You gotta pretend they are not there and Just fish the structure, the trees are a bonus.

[@KJ_OriginalYT]

WELCOME TO TENNESSEE YALL!! come to J Percy Priest sometime!

[@TGossOutdoors]

Hey guys, I have a Helix 9, is there anyway I can color code the depth on that unit like on yours?

[@LoopKnot]

What color do you use for each range of depth on your mapping, to make it pop out? My color selection sucks

[@ballzybaits4414]

Them lakes back east looks like large rivers. Us California's are use to large body of water...

[@craigwinfree5347]

That's because most lakes around here are rivers that were damned up into lakes.

[@swimstud5151]

Correct! Most man made lakes around here are created by damming rivers and larger streams/creeks.

[@mikesaul09]

Ok so here is 1 question, how do you breakdown a bank fishing standpoint on a lake since fish go to deeper water later in the days to stay cool, I live in northern Michigan and don't have a boat for my wife and I to go fishing so we do a lot of bank fishing.

[@richardbossman9875]

I’m no Matt or Tim but as a fellow bank basser I feel your pain. There are always shallow fish, typically I have found they tuck against the shadiest cover they can find and or they will move in and out of the shallows to feed. When that fails I have had some success fishing near areas where creek channels run close to or even up against the bank.

[@richardbossman9875]

Also as a great example, pay attention to the info around the 19:00 mark.

[@archbishopcorrinesheemaame2574]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊❤❤❤❤❤thank my ange...

[@keatonhousman9038]

Is there any way I can get maps like these on my phone using either gaia or caltopo?