It's topwater time for big bass in the Everglades

[@jeffreyboucher344]

God bless you Roland, you've brought so much joy into my life and I didn't even realize it at the time, I was simply interested in fishing and didn't know where to start....I (and I'm sure others can attest as well), but I have learned a great deal from your videos. Thank you and god bless your family Roland! Cheers from California!

[@carolinafishinoutdoors2649]

I love these videos. Roland Martin is the GOAT

[@slimjon3sy553]

Thanks Mr. Roland from here in south GA. I enjoy watching your videos every week, thank you for helping me improve my bass fishing success, God Bless!

[@adaml9494]

Love your videos Roland! Used your senko fishing technique and had my best bass season ever last year. Nice swirl behind you at 12:56

[@donovanharper321]

Loving the videos! I have used a lot of good tips from you Roland and I am tearing the bass up here in eastern NC. Devils horse and broke back Rebel have been my go-to lures!

[@saulroman6009]

Top water is awesome!! You can't beat the thrill of watching a fish attacking your lure! Caught my first frog fish two weeks ago, man that bass was hungry, he destroyed my frog!!! Thanks for your videos Mr Roland, always something new to learn.

[@OldLadyAngler]

One of my favorite places to fish. Thanks for sharing.

[@timfontenot9921]

Never get tired watching you buddy. Thanks !!!!

[@deputyja1]

I posted this on Scott's page as well but you, Scott and Jimmy Houston saved my life. Thanks for the videos

[@jb9189]

12:43 lol

[@txhuntsman]

Been catching top water for a few weeks here in East Texas. Literally my favorite time of the year! I have not idea how y'all living in the North do it waiting so long.

[@fuckinmetalhead88]

Agreed. Im from central Florida and couldn't imagine living up north

[@AidanSmitfishing]

Still 3 more months until I can bass fish in Canada

[@basshunter8317]

In my little corner of zone 16 the bass ponds have had a lot of parked cars recently. Corona has made people think the mnr doesn't have time for them.

[@blackcatlures]

here in mid michigan the bass have yet to move shallow a week after ice out. i will be throwing top water as soon as pads surface tho it probably wont be steadily productive till may- august. caught 2 through the ice this year tho

[@theoriginalcatdaddy]

I caught fish on the devils horse all day sunday. They were tearing it up in the middle where it was 10 to 15 ft deep and there wasnt a cloud in the sky. The sun was out and it was 90 degrees. The devils horse is the deal everyone. Oh and I live in Lakeland FL.

[@rodneygreen9968]

That Smithwick Lure is a Bass Teaser. I've used them for over 40 years. They still produce fish catches. Thanks Again Roland.

[@SocConomos]

Excellent video Roland, and you’re not kidding.. not only is it topwater time for lunker bass... it’s topwater time in the saltwater as well... I had two clients today guy and his son they threw topwater first three hours this mornin the son lost a 35” snook... but on Friday I landed my personal best snook she was 44 inches long probably 30lbs... she ate a hog leg mullet on the surface, 20 minutes before I was throwing topwater for the big girls and they just wouldn’t come up.. glad I put that mullet out... Great video Roland keep putting them up buddy love seeing you catch these hawgs

[@christanner3770]

I was using a topwater and went for the hit but put too much into it and ended up pushing out a bit of poop. Pretty uncomfortable days fishing but at least I was the only one in the boat.

[@FishingwithFishgall]

Roland. At 1:36 there was a huge fish feeding ahead of you. O man! That looked big. Unless it was a gator

[@uknowimright6269]

@ Kevin Fishgall. Looked like a gar rolling up on surface

[@fuckinmetalhead88]

Dude youre killin it man. Keep it up!

[@brucebalfour8042]

I know that you talk all the time about have more rods because you need different line as conditions change. some of the modern casting reels have quick change spools. You can buy extra spools set up with different line. Drop the side plate and pop in a reel with different line and bingo...very efficient....Would love to hear your thoughts. Not crazy about your "memory lane" stuff as I remember them too. Used to fish pro tournaments going no boat just to learn but one blast off start on the Savannah River in fog so thick I could not see the trolling motor from the seat and chine walking at prob 60mph...cured me. I have a home now in The Villages near Ocala and chomping at the bit to come fish. Be well!

[@RolandMartinOutdoors]

Thanks

[@jell-oputin8036]

Top water already. Man U is lucky.

[@patrickconnell6654]

The teacher is giving up some more information, Thanks once again Son

[@brucefawley4750]

Hi Roland You the MAN !!!!! Maybe a chest or a hat cam ?

[@Mesagsp]

Its definitely top water time in Minnesota right now. I was standing on top of the water catching crappies.

[@suttonsplash14]

Keep fishin Roland! Youte the man!

[@thenotsoguitarguy9429]

Just caught my first topwater fish of the year two days ago. I was fishing a blue gill Whopper Plopper 75 and a weighted green pumpkin senko.

[@saltyshark2002]

Question, Will smallmouth bass in New Hampshire bite a Devil's Horse?

[@heotechniques5065]

Is there not fishing seasons in the states? Here in Ontario Canada bass is closed from November till third Saturday in June. The idea is to not catch the fish so the nest is always protected.

[@rogerlavigne4817]

Not complaining just a suggestion. If your camera man focused on where your lure landed. He could record the strike.

[@FixinToFish]

Still not time here in S.C but I feel like it's coming soon. We keep getting cold fronts I feel push the fish deeper.

[@jeremiahjohnston4628]

We were killing them on Whopper ploppers and poppers today in walterboro South Carolina

[@jmpapucci]

Your the coolest

[@TZOID08]

Classic Roland..... " Big O'le Bass" repeat repeat ....

[@anthonymodica4]

I wish it was topwater season here in wisconsin

[@jamesamaro]

Thnx mr. Martin

[@bradleywinans5684]

Right on brother, thanks for sharin old-timer:) "Mudfish" aka. Bowfin :)

[@kckman52]

topwater is a big deal son

[@MLCAgaming]

Roland you need to record your videos in 1080 the quality will be much better

[@angelasheppard7197]

See there.another tip. Wait til the water rings are gone

[@suttonsplash14]

Rolands still out there fisbing, maybe the sky isnt falling just yet

[@suttonsplash14]

@Nickhead87 booo

[@gljay]

Where's the whopper plopper?

[@troywalters3573]

The camera man needs to focus on the plug on topwater fishing so that we can see the strike.

[@richsilver9727]

Good deal!

[@billwhite7099]

I was hoping you would show that special knot you tie on that Devil's Horse.

[@anthonymodica4]

Roland you should try st.croix rods they are truly amazing

[@MemeEnthusiast24]

Would you recommend letting the rings circle out on any topwater?

[@anthonymodica4]

Maybe not a buzz bait or horny toad....

[@fuckinmetalhead88]

I start reeling immediately when my buzz bait hits the water. Careful to not grind the gears in the baitcaster. Ive done it a few times but have learned how not to now

[@dburns8381]

PUT THE CAMERA ON THE BAIT! We all know what Roland looks like. Show the strike! Some of the worst camera work l've ever seen.

[@RolandMartinOutdoors]

You are right but I don't have a pro crew doing the you tubes, only myself and sometimes my assistant, Sean, who is not a cameraman but he's leading!

[@dburns8381]

@@RolandMartinOutdoors Thanks for the reply! Sorry l kinda went off on you. Tell Sean to keep practicing.

[@misterblue710s8]

Yessir👍

[@douglasfarr2875]

Where I live, the county closed all parks including boat ramps. 😢

[@youtubebum8659]

I dont understand when I was growing up I was told never tell people where your fishing spot is at and if anyone ask if you caught anything you say no and now there a app to tell people where your fishing spot is at not me I am not telling anyone where I go

[@blackcatlures]

REAL fisherman and old timers where im from always told you Exactly where they were fishing what they caught and every smallest detail of what they were using and the pattern.