IT BEGINS... My Fishing Career Is About To Change Forever (Sam Rayburn MLF)

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In this video, I'm taking you on a journey to the first tournament of the 2024 season, sharing insights from my years of experience, and unveiling my latest venture - a dedicated Fishing School designed to bridge the gap between beginners and serious tournament anglers. From tackling the challenges of Sam Rayburn Lake to breaking down bass behavior, rigging techniques, and weather effects on fish, I'm here to elevate your fishing game and fill that knowledge gap. 🐟💡
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CHAPTERS:
0:41 - 2024 Fishing Season Updates
1:18 - Fishing Before 2024 Changes
5:08 - Intensive Fishing Techniques
8:52 - Arrival at Sam Rayburn Lake
14:35 - Touring My Mobile Fishing Base
17:35 - Sam Rayburn Practice Day 1
25:25 - Preparing for Practice Session
25:55 - Practice Insights Day 1
28:31 - Practice Insights Day 2
31:16 - Closing Day 1 at Sam Rayburn

[@BrianLatimerFishing]

Community is a part becoming a better fisherman. I have a community where I teach anglers how to catch more fish. Regardless of how long you have been fishing there’s a place within my school that will help you get the results you want. Fishing is NOT magic. It’s not luck. It’s a very strategic and predictable sport that everyone can enjoy. I think I can help you. Join my school with this link sufschool.com/sign_in

[@gottgaame]

Back to the basics. Switch back to the spinning rod

[@roughroad666]

Thanks for the videos man, I'm 60 and I just started fishing again. Haven't fished much since mid 90's. My son-in-law is an avid angler and aspires to go pro, but he needs someone to help out and be there for him. His pop passed exactly a year ago and I love helping him, also, I'm retired and have all the time in the world to help. My thing is I am not able to improve his game so I watch the KZbins to get better informed and your videos along with maybe five others are helping so much. Thank you for taking your valuable time to help us all out, you rock!

[@K1tt3ns]

Man thats amazing. One lucky son in law.

[@kevinskovenski]

My father in law is my fishing partner. If you’re open to it I would highly recommend Brian’s school. I’m in it and you really do learn a lot plus with Brian’s personality you know it will be fun too. It’s really nice to have access to Brian when you have questions and maybe the class is something you and your son in law can do together.

[@user-ri8fk7mg1k]

Dude you rock! I wish I had a father in law like you. Your a good person.

[@nickdawsonfishing]

Father in law of the year

[@user-xn4bj5pb5j]

I bet just being the thoughtful, supportive father in law that you are means a lot more to him than you can imagine. You a real one

[@qfastqfast]

I just got into bass fishing for my son last year. He’s on the highschool bass fishing team. I went a bought a 90s bass boat and started fixing it up. Right now with some of the tips I’ve learned off your channel we’re in the running for state. I hope we can close out the season with a win.

[@BrianLatimerFishing]

That is awesome!

[@BnADaddy99]

B.Latt, I got into fishing about 4 years ago because my family went on a river rafting trip down the Salmon River in Idaho and my parents bought us fly setups to use down the river (7-day trip). Once I realized I wasn’t good at that I got with my buddy who bass fished and he gave me some advice and started watching videos, and came across your videos. You’ve been one of my #1 goto’s for videos ever since and the top reason is your humbleness! I appreciate what you put out and how you do it! Thank you!

[@williamgraham1103]

Love watching you guy!! I’m 65!! Retired and fishing when ever I feel like it!!

[@michaelb2186]

What a life!

[@kennethcorbin7317]

Dang, I'm 58 and catching up to you🎣

[@bugsricardo530]

I’m 75 and been bass fishing over 60 years…. You can learn to much always enjoy your videos

[@willperryman4559]

Give a man a fish, he has a meal for the day…Teach a man/woman to fish they have a meal for life🙏 Brian, I started fishing with my Dad and brothers at 6-7 years old. I have followed your channel since 2017-2018 for a few reasons, but the #1 reason is I witnessed your character in the FLW tournaments, and my son produced their TV Shows and Live Streams,so I was at Forrest Wood Cups and All American Tournaments. I have seen the changes and my son, after 18 years with FLW, left the second year of MLF. I’m still a FAN of you,your channel, your tournament career and now your SUF School. I use a lot of ZMAN products after I went to the Forrest Wood Cup on Lake Murray and met the GSM and I also met Miles Burghoff …… I am so happy for your successes, in both fishing and family. I’m also a musician, and I really appreciate your creativity….. I will definitely continue to support you,your channel and your school. I know that with 200K followers you can reach your students directly and it’s a great idea. No need to reply to me, just feel the energy I am sending 💯🍀🎣🍀😎

[@user-xn4bj5pb5j]

I always said, give a man a fish, he has a meal for the day...Teach a man to fish, they steal your honey hole lol

[@SWATCOP80]

I have watched you for 6 months or so. I grew up fishing with my family. We were basically cat fishermen and tight line/live bait. Now, after 32 years as a Police Officer. I took up bass fishing. I have 2 years of full time experience so far. I finally gave up bank fishing. I got a Tracker Pro V-17ft. I watch your channel every day. I have learned a lot from your videos.

[@stevieg1108]

Started fishing in a kayak in ‘21 after quitting drinking and haven’t looked back. Thanks for the content and valuable instruction. Good luck this year!!

[@christophershelton1735]

Congratulations on your sobriety. I quit drinking in March 2019. It’s difficult but rewarding.

[@williej.allenjr.510]

I stopped in 2000 and loving my life now. One day at a time and many days with a fish on the line!

[@JohnZetty]

Turned 50 last year. Began my fishing addiction in my early 40s. Learned so much from watching your channel. Thank you kindly for sharing your journey with us and teaching me a LOT of things I was doing wrong! Much love!

[@stephenzeppenfeldt221]

You are on to something awesome for all a lot of us who love to fish

[@bigc8018]

On Big Sam, find the most overlooked flats you can. Everybody's going to pound the obvious structures like channel swings, points, drop=offs, etc. All the usual places everybody fishes. Todd Driscoll of TPWD has been doing tracking surveys and has found (at least on T-Bend) that 41% of all bass are on top of flats. Find flats with cover, and you have the best chance.

[@bigc8018]

Well, I'm at the opposite end of the spectrum. I've been bass fishing longer than you have been alive, BUT I'm never to old to review and learn.

[@notsogood6249]

I'm going to be honest with you. if your video was an hour long, I would still watch it. I have enjoyed all of your video's maybe because you just talk about whatever you want to, about fishing. I personally think you're a down to earth person, honest, a good father and husband, Have a great season.

[@BrianLatimerFishing]

Thanks for the love on this. I hope I always make you valuable content in some way

[@user-lv5fx4vh7q]

Very refreshing video. Very humble and down to earth.

[@VigAdventures]

THIS VIDEO IS WILD MAN! I FELT LIKE YOU WERE TALKING DIRECTLY TO ME LOL THANKS FOR EVERYTHING BRO!! IVE LEARNED SO MUCH THRU YOUR VIDS.

[@denisgoulding4004]

One of the best characters in the sport, i havent bass fished in 12 years since i left albuquerque to return to Ireland, but i love the sport, perch in freshwater and wrasse in the sea is the closest we have, i look forward to all your videos

[@tamarcoleman1916]

This is dope! Wishing you the best man!

[@rickchapman4132]

Great video Blat, keep rolling my man.

[@eugene955]

I appreciate you BLat.

[@paparayfishing2000]

Started fishing as a kid but have become serious in last five years. So much to learn. I watch KZbin alot to gain knowledge. Sometimes its information overload. Kind of like any passion. Learn it all while trying to keep it simple seems to be the key. Now Ive gone from kayak angler to my first real life boat and all the electronics. It is a fun adventure in learning and just fun. Trick is to combine the simple and the knowledge. I am the guy that will buy everything if not kept in check. Love the simple and everything having a purpose or leave it at home approach.

[@cb-ti5ty]

Amazing video buddy. Really appreciate you doing these videos. Good luck this year. Go get them.

[@michaelandzeudi]

Looking forward to it !!!

[@ryanstarzenski3072]

That van is sweet! Good luck this year dude! Love ur content!

[@dutchdaniels]

Good luck to you this season, thanks for keeping it real!

[@jvfishingfever]

Brian, thanks for showing your rig and bringing us along on your practice! It's cool to see what goes into a tournament week! Good luck this year hope you have a lot of success!!

[@DavidFernandez-en2gl]

Another great one. I must say again the boat looks beautiful. The van and the boat together looks awesome.

[@josephammons7309]

Praying for your season, may God continue to open doors for you Brian!

[@jferg4847]

Let’s go B-Lat!!!!! Keep Grinding!!! 👍🏾✌🏾

[@bchristenson26]

Wishing you the best this season! Awesome concept with the online school! Thanks for spending a few minutes on the Storyteller, love it and hope to hear more!

[@perryherman2509]

You The FIRST One I Saw Breaking Down In Details How To Bass Fish Certain Lures. Thanks 🙏🏾 🤜🏾🤛🏾

[@Deantreburch]

I’m still proud of you and thank you for the videos

[@pinhookfishingclub]

Best of luck out there!!!

[@thats_cat]

Enjoyed the video! Love excite bike, too. Thanks for sharing!

[@FailRonHubbard]

I have been at it about 25 years, but really didnt know much more than I picked up just doing it. I also fished primarily creeks/rivers wading. Ive started to fish kayak tournaments the last few years and used a lot of tips picked up from your channel. Shakey head has won me a few now

[@ApKbob67]

Beautiful boat love seeing it with out the wrap

[@jessebrock7574]

Brian thanks man for sharing some awesome fishing content and alot of great tips and advice on fishing.

[@big55trucking51]

Love the new content format...

[@Relhndrx]

Yes! I just got into it in the last couple years and I’m crazy about it!

[@user-fj4gy1tr4h]

Grew up salt water fishing. Put the rods away about 15 years ago. This channel for the last 3 years made me strictly fish for bass. Never looked back. Love it more now than when I was younger

[@TwanFears]

Thanks brother ,I really enjoy your content, believe it or not it is very helpful ,I'm looking forward to joining your fishing school, we have to support. When first saw the Excite Bite hoodie I knew exactly were you had gotten the idea from, awesome!! Keep up the hard work BLatt.

[@graylinetech]

B-lat you are the man thanks for what you take the time and do..

[@johnwhite993]

Thanks for all you do BLat. I enjoy your videos so much. Especially the ones where you’re showing what it means to be a dad. Good luck this season. Oh are you coming to guntersville this season? I live in scottsboro AL now and would love to come watch in person

[@pbaquatics94]

I definitely fell in love with fishing in tje past two years im so thankful for videos like yours because i still fill so lost on what im doing i actually bought my first bass boat this year my brother and I went halfs

[@darrenfritschy1892]

You're a total pro Brian and your teachings are best in class. Thanks for doing what you do and good luck this season!

[@auggyboy284]

Started tournament fishing the spring of 2001. It’s changed tremendously since I started

[@JohnnyBravooDrones]

Great vid bro. I got into bass fishing during the 2020 stuff. I have the bass fishing fever now. Went from kayak to bass raider to jon boat to now bass boat. I have watched many of your videos and they have helped me a lot. I appreciate your help. Thank you and keep the videos coming!

[@WraysWays]

love this video, your very passionate about the sport. I've been getting into a lot of night tournaments in the summer and won 4 last year. I want to make it to your level one day

[@diver165]

Hit the nail on the head with me. That's why I follow you and a couple others that have similar channel format.

[@davehuggins5777]

Been fishing about 55 years, but still learning. I just love it. Nothing like it. Appreciate you, what you do, and that you took time at the Harris Chain to talk with my grandson and me and take a couple pics. Thanks, man. Keep being you.

[@BlkHamR]

Love your vids bro. You are awesome dude

[@r.maxward3226]

I really enjoy watching you Brian. I enjoyed the video when you took all your kids fishing. You are a good dad.

[@paulhulen6645]

BLAT - best of “knowing what you know” season. I’ll be watching the channel. You are an inspiration for all - my 3 sons love watching you and your family.

[@Mjones8383]

1 of my top tournament fishing channels, B Lat i hope this season is your best ever and i will follow every one with you in it❤

[@bobschlotterfishing2678]

I have to admit... Of all the guys i have been following you are still sticking to the fishing i love.. Its sooooo nice to watch someone Flip and Pitch the shallows. I love to watch you fish and not just see you looking a a screen....

[@sidewinderchip4676]

I was one of those guys back in 2018 when I started watching your channel. I was off work due to knee surgery and had a lot of time on my hands. I didn’t grow up in the fishing world, more so just hunting. Watching you and others on KZbin fishing channels I’m learning how to be a better bass fishermen. I thank you for that!! This will be my second year in a local bass club. Still have a lot to learn. GOOD LUCK THIS YEAR!!

[@MrLapin-LL]

I dig your setup (killer Benz RV pulling the boat)!! 😍

[@greenmonstah8753]

Good luck blat 👍

[@nickforest]

Thanks for the educational and entertaining content Brian! I am one of the people that has taken up bass fishing because of creators like you! The life of a touring pro isn’t as easy as it looks. I really appreciate your honesty and hard work! Tight lines brother!

[@rodneyhaymon1628]

Best of luck in the coming year buddy.

[@iron4real]

love to see u and your son.good stuff.i m into fishing up 15 years now. like your way to talk and explaine,nice energy! hi from germany, to you and your fam.

[@wmweekendwarrior1166]

I’ve been around forever. I watched every day of your 2019 win on Seminole. I’m a tournament junky. Love everything bass fishing.

[@jacobowens749]

Really cool seeing you in Hemphill TX! Caught my first bass out of toledo bend in Hemphill.

[@user-wh5ue4dt9p]

43, honestly I stumbled across your Straight Up fishing tv show one rainy Sunday and really enjoyed watching you fish with your Dad and kids. Plus you only live an hour or 2 away frome so you fish some of the same bodies of water I do. You keep it real and transparent. So I decided to look you up on all the Social media platforms. Good luck I'm pulling for you 💯

[@brianlee9074]

Great video B. I love traveling along with you, including staying accommodations, and dining conversations. Beats a bad day on the lake for sure. Thanks for the discount code on the sweatshirt. ✌️😎🎣

[@jamescady2668]

love the rig!!

[@opinionatedviewer7730]

One of my first memories is fishing with my dad in a creek. I spent my childhood fishing day in and day out bass, carp, catfish, i even would catch crayfish and sell them. Life got in the way of my passion but the Internet brought me right back. Were talking sunrise 16° air temp out on the boat, fishing docks and bridges in the summer, crazy waves, fun times with my boys, i love it all!

[@donnieduncan785]

I’m just getting into the sport of bass fishing just bought my first bass boat. I have really enjoyed your videos

[@GQRS]

I just started bro love the content just subscribed can't wait to learn from you.

[@thatfishingguy11b]

I fished tournaments off and on since 1993 but still learn everyday and you help

[@getsinger2006]

Me and my son watch all your videos. I grew up in BHP. Best of luck in the tournaments this year. He started the high school fishing team this yr. Been a learning experience so far. Your videos help a lot. Thank you for all you do to educate.

[@chrisgraham6568]

Just started back fishing last year. Learned the very little I know from KZbin but my father in law got me into bass fishing big time after my father passed away and needed something to keep something on mind! You and your videos have helped me a ton and this is my first year of having a bass boat instead of just bank fishing! I’d love to join your fishing school when money gets right! Thanks a lot BLat! Good luck this year.

[@lukeodom4938]

Love your videos brother! Always great to see a South Carolina boy out there killing it!

[@thecityofrefugechristianfe8998]

Bruh I thoroughly enjoy you and your video content. I have been fishing for 61 years. Started lure fishing when my brother and I found a silver spoon with red and black dots on a small country pond. We caught sunfish, warmouth and bass before I lost it to a root we couldn’t see. The one thing I wish you would consider for your tournaments for us have a boat and shore category. Those of us on the shore don’t have a chance. 😉🎣

[@jeffoff7795]

I love the music analogy. I play music better than I fish but I've been fishing with one my favorite musical collaborators for many years and he's taught me a lot. There's still plenty I don't know. We wade rivers and fish from kayaks and I just like being out there.

[@ernestsurman4997]

Love the video man. I picked up some of your Zman SMH jigs and worms to try this summer once the water up here in Canada gets soft again 😊

[@LexLoot]

Gd’Even’g Bro, I was literally grand fathered in around 1983 by my Grand Father, Jasper County, S.C. w./ cane pole. The property, had a few farm ponds filled with bass OR what they refer to as brim and bowfin aka Mudfish. Always good to see your content, keep the wheels turning…👍🏾

[@shelbybrasuell9035]

B- Latt you really are an amazing person I can't believe how humble you are, I really appreciate your honesty about struggling to catch fish. I always wondered if the pros have tough days also, it always seems like there always catching fish 24/7. Thanks for being you! God bless 🙌

[@SpookyRedz]

Loved the video , I’ve played Excitebike when I was a kid in the arcades , loved that game too , Good luck in your tournament

[@andyfisher1217]

Man what a great video thanks for trying to teach authenticity

[@MisterReach]

Big Sam can defiantly humble you real quick. It’s my home lake and there’s been many days where I just absolutely struggled to get bit. & Not to sound weird, but I was sitting behind you at Chapala’s (the Mexican restaurant) last Friday night after the first day of the tournament. Been a fan for a while and I wanted to ask for a picture but I didn’t want to interrupt y’all’s meal, especially after a long day of fishing. That’s a sick rig you got man and good luck this year! Go catch em.

[@af4od02]

I am in my 60’s and I made it to the end of your video. Good luck on the tournament. That flooded shoreline looks good to me. Jigs, square bills and spinner baits with orange Indiana blades. Excellent RV and boat also. Make us some cool,old school, retro fishing apparel for us old dudes.

[@barrydismukes7601]

Like your videos! I started back fishing during the Covid lock down .😀Haven’t stopped since . Learned a lot . Joined Bass and watched your videos and many others on how too and techniques!

[@blainefreeman3897]

been fishing since I was a kid on a riverbank with my pops, been competitive bass fishing for 30 years. I always enjoy your content, and I love that tow vehicle! ( grew up on 2-strokes too)

[@untracedr3c0n74]

I'm absolutely one of those guys who got into bass fishing within the last 5 years, I've been watching you the whole way, keep it up B Lat!

[@jesseregister8713]

Appreciate all you are doing for fishing. I have a very unique perspective. I was really into bass fishing in the 80's. Loved it. But lost interest when I went to college. So when I lost touch it was still pretty much the old 5'6" pistol grip rods and mono line and Texas rigging! Got back into it about 5 years ago. So the change was not gradual for me. It was "OH my God, what is going on!" So thanks for helping to educate us "newbies".

[@dontaspinn7137]

Good luck this year

[@kennymartin1244]

I grew up fishing with pops as a child. I fished with my children a few times and now that im almost retired I am fishing again. I have noticed that some rigs that are used today are the same rigs pops taught me as a child, they just have names now. For me, bass fishing is too work-intensive. I think fishing is relaxing and calming with moments of excitement.

[@brandonpalmeryakangling]

And the man can wrap a cord correctly! B Lat ALWAYS been a real one - Love what you do for others 🤙🏽

[@swfVB]

loved that game!

[@RoyDallasFishing]

Hey Brian, noticed your speaking here in Toronto at 3pm tomorrow. What an awesome surprise!! See you tomorrow brother.

[@jasonhayes2778]

Great to see the van incorporated in your tournament videos. I own a Airstream Nineteen that's on the same MB Sprinter Van chassis. I use it often during my travels, kayak bass tournament and etc. I plan to purchase a boat in the near future and will be following your thoughts on how the van does a varies lake's ramps. I've never had a ramp that had my tail pipe in the water but pretty damn close. Enjoyed the video.

[@bassnbuckbillyb824]

I’ll see you at Ky lake this year.That’s the only one I got invited to.I was super excited and nervous!Im trying to harness my emotions.Its been hard coming up with the money but we got it.Im 50 I’ve been fishing tournaments for 30+ years.This is my biggest EVER!Looking forward to meeting you.Be safe and good luck B-LAT!

[@urbanadventurer5]

I love it. Wonderful idea. And man, the Mercedes Van makes pickup trucks look so wack lol. I heart that vehicle. Keep doing what you’re doing bruh. You’re on it. 👏🏾👍🏾

[@willtrax71]

I absolutely remember excite-bike and my kids had the Nintendo game lol but now my 2 Sons are Active Duty. Stay safe Brian, Semper Fidelis

[@kirkvoltz5821]

Best of Luck in the Tourney 👍👍👍😊

[@garyb1635]

I have been learning about bass fishing specifically and have pretty much been a bass fisherman sense 2016, and was the year I bought my kayak!! People like you on KZbin have really been helpful! I live in MD so the north east is hard to find some of the bigger fish that a lot of the southern fisheries put out but I have been hooked and kayak fishing has been my favorite thing and also being on the water has been a place for me to get closer with god and it’s really become my therapy. I can’t see myself not fishing and when I can’t get out to go fishing it physically hurts and I can’t wait until I can get back out. Anyway you had just asked about how we got into the sport but I’m going on my 9th year of kayak fishing and calling myself a bass angler and I love it!!

[@yosheeyawbogan9286]

I’ve been fishing since I was 4, but I started bass fishing when COVID hit. It can be frustrating, but I have really enjoyed it, and you are one of the ones who have taught me how to get better.

[@lamontbell7336]

At the age of 43 I’m just learning how to fish glad I bumped into your channel.

[@arniejohnsen2353]

I’m 76 and just got into bass fishing this year. No boat so only bank fishing and I love it