It's Bluegill time on Okeechobee

[@MissionsMan77]

Roland I love that you are a fisherman and not just a bass fisherman. You get just as excited about a 1/2 pound bluegill as you do about a 7 pound bass. Thank you for sharing your passion with us!

[@dw8027]

The best line "whatever your sponsor guys want you to throw"

[@johnblaha5692]

You're like the whole bass community's grandpa great videos I love your enthusiasm

[@davidogden8370]

thank you Roland for the memories .. . reminds me of catching bluegills with my grandpa..

[@johnzeetee6747]

Your a class act Roland! Been following you for years, keep it up son! Oh son

[@anthonymarquez2035]

Every time I watch your videos, I learn something! I’m able to pass it on to everybody around me👍🎣😋🤠

[@chuckguerin8141]

Love Bluegill ! My brother and I have cancelled our regular fishing, if we accidentally hit the blue gill jackpot. More than once. Always a fan!

[@BillyGlass117]

Best intro, Roland Martin pulling up with the boat in the back... That's craftsmanship in my book.

[@surfprepsales]

he was so excited he almost got out before the truck was in park!!! love it!

[@carsmine1108]

Lol when the guy says “whatever your sponsor wants you to throw” 🤣

[@samtate1260]

I wish I could afford just one of your boats GOD bless and keep fishing love the videos

[@shannonhilliard6333]

Bass Trackers are a great boat. Affordable

[@toddporter9211]

so glad to see ol roland still fishing, watched him all the time as a young man, great channel

[@robertjacobsfishing]

Great video Mr Martin. Love to catch bluegill. My go to bait for bluegill growing up was real dragonflies. Neither bass nor bluegill would leave them alone. I got up to a 5.5 pounder bass on that pattern.

[@johnhancock517]

Blue gill never disappoint! Fun to catch and they don't really get picky like bass do. Always love catching those little guys....and they are very good to eat!😋

[@pamelaklemp5615]

Martin, in today's fishing climate it seems the little feisty ones get forgotten about. Not by me, I ❤ catching those little guys! There's a city in Alabama named Centre, AL. They bill themselves as "The CRAPPIE Capital of the World." They, too, have some huge CRAPPIE in their lake, big momma bass too! The town of Centre is located on Lake Weiss. I think you would have a ball fishing there! May be a future video! The town's age and demographics are perfect for your older and younger fans too. Nope, I don't live there,😅, but it is close to the Georgia state line. I used to go there for landscape and wild bird photo shoots. AWESOME sunsets on that lake, rivals some of those Florida coastal sunsets 👍.

[@mpolfer]

Roland, your love of fishing is inspiring!

[@camronking7947]

I had a tear and drool falling EVERY time you threw a brim back... I never in my life will throw a keeper brim or crappie back, 😂that’s gonna go on a fresh fried fish sammich for supper🤤 makes my saliva glands over salivate lmao

[@RadReelingFishing]

You are the best at teaching. That looks like a blast. When i was a kid we had a weekend get away on lake Istokpoga. We have photos from the 70's of stringers full of Bluegill and Shellcrackers we would catch when they were on the beds. We always used live worms though. Thanks for bringing us along Roland!

[@themadcatter5849]

Roland was explaining why he’s in a tracker and not a $100,000 boat. Here is how I explain it “because I freakin want to, the fish don’t give a crap what I fish out of.” I have a camo center console and I love the damn thing.

[@bitchslappintheleft7658]

I took it as he was telling us why he loved it

[@TFreshour08]

White curly tail grub on that beetlespin will change your life in my opinion. I have a 77 year old uncle who throws only that on two different spinning reels. He catches so many fish no matter where we go it is incredible.

[@dannybryson3646]

Hey mister Pro glad to see you have a variety love your shows keep up the great work

[@mccass13]

Love the youtube channel Roland! I grew up watching you fish, now my boys are doing the same. Thank you sir, it's truly a blessing

[@jeffstacklebox]

Loved this one. Again you just take us fishing. Keep on with these simple angling adventures sir.

[@poimendave9536]

Bluegill is all I fish for in Michigan. Thanks Rowland for another great video. Love your positive attitude and for sharing the how to’s of fishing. 😁

[@JimmyPlato1]

Great video! I love this great Bluegill fishing action. We love you Roland for all of the excellent fishing instruction you give, and have gave throughout all these years..... Thank you Roland Martin!

[@charlesgeorge4391]

Great video love catching big bluegill

[@gern7535]

Ooooh Son! Thats a 4 pound bluegill! Ooooh Son! That's a 5 pound bluegill! Ooooh Son! Thats a 6 pound bluegill! I thoroughly loved watching Roland Martin back in the 80s on TBS. You had him and Orlando Wilson on Saturdays and they were so much fun to watch. BUT. Roland had a teeny tiny habit of slightly exaggerating the size of his bass fishing catch.

[@arciefan]

Another absolutely beautiful video! Excellent tip, braided line, fluorcarbon leaders, beetle spins with yamamoto grubs with the best teacher in the world. As always hats off to Bass Tracker boats and especially Johnny Morris you friend and sponsor! Beautiful job Roland!

[@warrenlouisiana2277]

Well done bro Roland,,I love blue gills,,, good eating there....

[@michaelpaul9672]

Bless you Mr Martin. awesome stuff

[@matruthn.m.bassin]

Man I Remember when I was a Teenager Ditching from School and Roland and all you old schools Were Slaying Bass And you are still doing what you love. Awesome stuff Roland 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@got1769]

Thanks very much for the Bluegill video!!! We always use redworms to catch them but now I think i'd like to try some artificials out. Those are some of the prettiest fish down there and a great fight on light tackle! Also your Tracker is one Beautiful boat !!! Set That Hook!!!!!

[@the45er]

You know you're listening to a true fisherman when a man who could easily catch some giant bass on that lake can take time to catch and release bluegills and have a blast doing it. God bless you Roland! Luv your stuff!

[@hunterthompson6295]

Looking slimmer Roland

[@rickorell8989]

You are a wild man when it comes to fishing

[@randyjones5153]

Great video Roland! I always enjoy catching those Bluegills on Okachoobee when we come down there every year to fish the Everglades and stay at yalls place!

[@outdoorswithjt6652]

Like to see variety. Thanks Roland

[@bettyherbert9399]

My absolute favorite thing to fish! 🐠

[@tonyjessen8204]

Another great day on the water stay safe 😃👍👍

[@watzup62]

Great video! Love to see you going after different species besides just Bass. Thanks!

[@olhippie1]

Roland I'm a man your age whose gonna criticize the greatest tournament fisherman of all time . What you've called a "slow" retrieve is a moderate retrieve to me. I think if you could slow it down just a little bit you'd see more fish on your bait. I've been your fan for many decades now! It's your buoyant spirit that makes you such a wonderful ambassador for the love of fishing ! Please take good care of your health & fittness . This world is a better place with you in it !

[@richardmorton5538]

That was a great video I do I like bluegill fishing

[@edwardclement102]

Roland, great video, I think the Bluegill is the prettiest fish in freshwater, and in SC and Eastern NC fishing is good in the black water and they call a big one a bull, I think that is cool as in saltwater the prettiest fish, in my opinion, is a dolphin and in NC SC they call it blue water fishing, I recently caught a big Copernose in a small SC lake using a black spinnerbait from Walmart, and I love to fish for them on Falls Reservoir near Badin NC. I have many times thought with all the tournaments it would be cool to see more Bream tournaments.In closing a big dolphin caught is also called a bull.

[@josephnywayfarer1345]

Nothing like going out and just catching some panfish. Of course Okechobee panfish are the size of the pan!

[@greshammessersmith2696]

FOR REAL!!!!!

[@victorremick9721]

I sure like that boat that is some nice rig! Working mans dream

[@martinsigala4619]

Taken fishing. Retired Troopers are fishermen too. Let's do this Roland !!!

[@trillseekersarge5099]

Shout out to ya my fathers a Illinois state bear thanks for ya service two generation my great grandpa and him.

[@petersouthernboy6327]

Roland, your “slow and easy” is my fast 🤣

[@ChrisGnarley]

I do love that boat 👍

[@justvisualsllc]

You're really talking me into braided line. Might have to break down and get some. Much more comfortable using leads now that I know about the double uni.

[@tomecalm7]

When it's too hot and rainy to catch bass. The bass bite has been slow lately with all the rain this week. In central FL. About 1 hour north of Disney. This time of year, if you have never tried it, may I suggest night fishing for bass with plastic worms. I have had much success at night. JS Hope this helps someone realise that you don't have to sit in the hot sun to catch good bass. Been fishing 35+ yrs and just discovered this in the early 2000's.

[@RolandMartinOutdoors]

Cloudy weather is what you want!

[@tomecalm7]

@@RolandMartinOutdoors Holy Crap! You actually answered my comment. What an honor! I grew up watching you, and I would like to say Thank you.

[@tomecalm7]

@@RolandMartinOutdoors I know I'm all fan boyed out, but this was the first thing I saw when I woke up, and it really made my day. You are a LEGEND!

[@williamalbrecht4528]

Thats some fun when bass slow down also they will bite good all year

[@tecojim7114]

Very good instructional

[@1Chiccone]

At least Roland does not have any problem telling you who his sponsors are and that can be rare.

[@taylorwelch9209]

Great video Roland! The audio is working great now

[@bigchad8929]

Catching a big bluegill is just as fun as catching anything else.

[@williamfowler4047]

Sorry but no... just no lol

[@hunterthompson6295]

@@williamfowler4047 thats a matter of opinion. But ok 👌 Actually i think ill use your words ..... sorry but no

[@williamfowler4047]

@@hunterthompson6295 why you getting all butthurt then it's just an opinion lol...

[@johnlong8157]

I'm not sure about as much fun as BUT I do agree that catching bluegill using ultralight tackle is a BLAST And I still get out and do it often. I have 2 ultralight rods setup just for that!!!!

[@bigchad8929]

@@williamfowler4047 sounds like your butthurt because he doesnt agree with yours. Its ok to be wrong bubba lol

[@AHAUGHT]

Social Distance? Not even once! Roland living life the way he wants.

[@kennethnied5242]

A fly rod with poppin' bugs is also a good way to catch bluegill. Every now and then a pound or so bass will hit it and wake you right up. That's really fun.

[@topdsm0138]

No matter how old we get, panfish will always be fun.

[@r6exrider]

I have ab 85 bass tracker just like that. First and only boat I've ever owned

[@piratestudiosproductions]

I guess it's too late this year but you should totally do a video catching shellcracker.

[@bones2900]

Catching big bluegill is so much fun. They are aggressive and put up a pretty good fight.

[@mikepompano4248]

Great video I wish you would do a walleye catch n cook

[@albertmcfry6322]

I would love to fish with Roland!

[@ReedlaxationOutdoors]

We love bluegill fishing with beetlespins! 57 Fish in 3 hours on the Upper Potomac River

[@SWCFLORIDA]

Another great video...I hope i meet up with you on the water one day...we fish the same areas....stay safe

[@MrBradWi]

As much fun as this is, I think it would be great of RM could expand on the conservation aspects of maintaining a thriving population. Maybe have a guest or a DNR guy and explain any limits or time slots for bag limits and how to be responsible. We need to be good stewards for these fisheries. For instance, can you distinguish between female and male fish? (aside from the obvious bulge of eggs). Does culling males only affect the population or reproductive rates? What is the sustainable catch rate? In the late 80s, early 90s, I fished a Florida lake with some relatives, using fly rods and small beetle spins, and we'd catch copious quantities of big 'gills and shellcrackers off their beds. We kept a lot of them, too, and spent a week feasting on bluegills, feeding 6 people night after night. A few years later, and that fishery was gone. These days, I like to return all fish that are bulging with eggs, no matter what species, and try to avoid the beds when they're actively making babies. In Wisconsin, we've seen a decline in "white bass" (a smaller-sized striped bass variation) due to over-harvest during the spawn, and these fisheries are just SO fantastic, that it would be a shame to lose them. A one pound bloogie on a fly-rod is a treat that is second to none, that will tow your kayak!

[@pcolapaddler]

I like some Bluegill fishing. I like to use a 3 wt fly rod. Topwater or subsurface... Cane pole and worms or crickets. Bluegill is the deal.

[@jtee9548]

It sure looked like you were working that reel quickly, even when you said you'd slowed it down. That bail was spinning pretty quick. I'd love to catch that many big bluegill. Next time take your fly rod with you, that would have been perfect. Nice video, well done

[@woohog1]

Oh My. You are right. Nothing more fun than bluegill on a fly rod. I swear they swim sideways sometimes.

[@jamie.777]

I am taking a road trip to that lake in the winter

[@trillseekersarge5099]

Not going to lie I caught a few big ones never understood why I kept saying ooo I gotta big one ooo I gotta big bass I realized I had roland /Sinko and 16 bass in the span of 7 hours Virus. Thanks for the tips Mr Roland

[@martinreyes257]

lot of fun with battle spin

[@wubuck79]

It’s hard to beat bream on the bed for plain old fun. I prefer live bait, I like to watch that float dance and go under. Also good grief watching this guy makes me feel like a kid again. I remember watching him on TV at my grandparents’ house back in the mid 80s.

[@SilasFishermanSF]

Nice fish

[@mrmoke2820]

Good to see Roland, he’s looking fit. I enjoy his enthusiasm for bluegill but man O man fishing for Brim with a spinning rod?

[@jackpennington3183]

I finally caught my first fish today and would you know it Roland, it was a bluegill.

[@optician01]

ROLAND... What happened to the Bluegill beds in eagle bay and North side of lake? lock 7 area used to be on FIIRE 20 years ago....now its DEAD up here....little grassy kings bar ... horrible...So sad...I live in Taylor Creek....with No trailer for my pontoon....

[@RolandMartinOutdoors]

I don't know about the bluegills around Eagle Bay

[@optician01]

@@RolandMartinOutdoors Thanks for responding! I Always watch your videos! :-]

[@ZacMacFishing]

Trout magnets are great for bluegill.

[@petersouthernboy6327]

Yeah they are. But ole Roland is working that beetle spin “pretty fast” in shallow water.

[@nathanbeauchamp9023]

Roland, Can you share the location on the spots you go? Specially the ones in the Everglades. I don’t have a boat ....

[@sgtpavlov]

Nice fishin, in most cases I don't think you really need a leader of clear line, tied to your braid. I find the fish don't seem to care, and bite on straight braid, I use straight braid.

[@devonjgaudet6992]

8:25 Roland letting out a fat fart in between words

[@KennyFishbone]

You'll get there! Getting near that age myself and can talk fart!

[@cwilson000]

I caught decent bass on beetle spins too

[@karma8268]

I’m so bad I can’t even catch a bluegill 😂

[@RVJEDI]

Believe in yourself karma and you will get what you give out.

[@newenglandbassassiassin8364]

I want this year heritage bad 👍🇺🇲 guy up in maine has one for sale 🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣

[@AGuyNamedRicky]

Do bass feed or attack bluegills when they are on the spawn?

[@RolandMartinOutdoors]

Yes

[@martinmi5]

What I like is not one damn jet ski in sight! Our lakes where I live seem to just be a bunch of morons on the water who don't even actually fish.

[@stulupinski5131]

Love u Roland

[@xtraflo]

I'm moving to Washington state and wondering if you have ever done any Bass fishing up there? Any lakes you might recommend??

[@xtraflo]

@Nickhead87 Rural Area near the Coast. Not much to worry about...

[@chrisbramblett5611]

Man, this video was made in June? I need a Dolorian from back to the future to go catch the Bluegill on that full moon,, HAHA,,,Bill Dance uses a Bobber with a split-shot

[@JiminyCricket99]

Hi Roland, what sized beetle spin do you use for bluegill? The 1/8oz?

[@RolandMartinOutdoors]

1/16

[@JiminyCricket99]

@@RolandMartinOutdoors Thank you so much for replying, Roland! I'm a big fan of yours.

[@davisbennett4498]

i love this

[@Juice421fs]

Did he rip one around 5 min 30 sec? Lol

[@hbarwickjr]

Those Bluegill are lucky its Roland catching them.

[@bigpapamd1]

Do u still have the fuel tank that came with the boat or do you have a bigger 1

[@chrislnflorida5192]

Cool video 👍👍. I wondered what that was u carry around your neck, I honestly thought it eas for emergency. Seriously, U saying a 10lb Bluegill or total weight 😏?

[@RolandMartinOutdoors]

That the remote for the power pole

[@Krazyone561]

What do you use for an anchor on this boat?

[@markchambers2812]

What kind of rod & reel are you using ?? I need a new one . Mark

[@jasondolliver2482]

Love that retro boat but those wheels on the trucks...ehh

[@vickiebinegar6954]

Everybody forgets Roland is the Jordan/Tiger of the fishing world

[@teaspoonhoulton7997]

A commercial from start to finish

[@petersouthernboy6327]

Roland you need to ply your jerk bait game for big Browns next time you’re in Mountain Home.