Kayak Fishing for Smallmouth Bass on Dale Hollow Lake

I took a road trip to Dale Hollow Lake to compete in the B.A.S.S Nation kayak bass fishing tournament. I used a combination of gulp minnows and spro crank baits to catch some smallmouth and spotted bass. Fishing was tough but I pulled out a top 10 finish.
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[@derekstine937]

Awesome crappies you should do a day of crappie fishing

[@TheRubenGalvan]

I used to be a big time Fisherman, I had about 100 different Rods & Reels from big Catfish, down to different Ultralight. My Ultralights I used some for Perch, some for trout, some on other Pan fish, I realised something what ever kind of bait you are comfortable with, is what you use and you will catch more fish with that, because you are comfortable with it.

[@gregnuttall3637]

That lake and scenery was beautiful. And the water was so blue. Fishing was a little slack but still entertaining. Thanks for the video

[@larryoliver9915]

At least u placed and caught some fish better luck next time thanks for the video

[@tomw3380]

I did enjoy it. Been a lot of years since I was fishing bass tournaments. I really got hooked for several years bass fishing and throwing those crank baits. It'll sure put a kink in your back and shoulders. Thanks for the trip. I'll have to remember to wear rain gear next time. Tight lines.

[@virginiamckay2814]

Your a bass fisherman. Any one who dedicates there self to the time, weather,pain, things like that is why your so good love it. I'm glad I stumbled across your channel last year.

[@whitneygreen220]

He's originally a catfish fisherman

[@dan-o9746]

Beautiful rock bluffs. Nice looking fishing water.

[@michaelmcclure8673]

Congratulations on getting in the state tournament .😊😊😁

[@mattlyles8695]

Very respectable finish!

[@jdheatmag]

The zing of that reel sounds cool the first few times, but I don't know if I could listen to it all day lol.

[@kyliesteinbrook1883]

Had it singing.

[@jprizzle2604]

All my reels are dc you get to where you don’t hear it and get used to it

[@jasonwilson4766]

GREAT WORK! .... PLEASE don't quit fishin bass torneys....love watchin these the most.. Love your stuff thanks Justin

[@garymatthews1316]

A good fisherman catches fish anywhere they go no matter what species. Great video during rough conditions. Congrats!

[@codyallen9188]

Spro Rock Crawler 55 red bug man is the ticket for me in two middle TN lakes great video!

[@rschneider290]

I live 5 minutes from willow Grove boat dock. I have a slip and go out on dale hollow every weekend. It's beautiful and one of the cleanest lakes in the U.S. but it can be tough to get bit sometimes.... and that Shimano slx is a amazing reel. I have one and love it!

[@terrydeaton9586]

Good job, Justin. Very enjoyable...Thanks.

[@gaylonjohnson904]

Starting the morning off right!!!!

[@gerrysmale872]

Yourself, Catfish Dave and Richard Gene make GOOD quality videos concerning the sport. Thank you. The money grab videos about fishing I won t share my list. But keep up the excellent work and stay true to ur self. Forget them haters.

[@redlindsey2419]

If there anyone I rather watch catch fish tell the truth it's u keep it up

[@daviddura1172]

my heart sank when that one threw the gulp...... dang! still.......top 10....... congrats!

[@robertburris4821]

Next time you got one of them tournaments on the big D I’ll hook you up. Live not far from it and spend 90% of my time on that pond

[@jprizzle2604]

That was a big ole magnolia crappie. Good tournament man. Great video

[@stalcup82]

Dale Hollow will test your patience, that's for sure.

[@terrisecasy6568]

This lake is wale known you didn't do your home work. Every good fisherman do home work there still in school for every body of water. Hair jig with trailers are one bait used heavy on that lake to. Swimming jig work crayfish trailer and money maker crankbaits. Tips on crankbaits if you can get some that dive deeper for different depths. Over all you did a good job and you did the right thing going back to your money bait. I hope the weather and fish bit in your favor next tournament. Keep cracking never give up on yourself👍

[@jprizzle2604]

Well known?? I don’t know why I don’t see your name on the leader boards on the elite series

[@danuellewalker8587]

Stay positive. Awesome video Justin.

[@thebossman1287]

Nice fishing J looks like a better day!!

[@ryanbortzbluecollarlife]

Great job for an ole catfish guy. Congratulations buddy. Y’all put in the work for that one

[@justinstatham6378]

We go to Dale Hollow every May and rent a house boat and catch monster bass and catfish. You should go with us next year!

[@hikewadepaddle]

Next time you should try a banjo minnow. I think it may be the only thing not mentioned as a recommendation in the comments, yet. I've wanted to visit Dale Hollow for years. Looks like some pretty water.

[@rogeranderson6668]

That was neat Justin thanks for sharing. Tight lines and Big Fish. Much peace and love from northeast Texas

[@chartrandoutdoors2336]

Awesome video! Love the tournament bass fishing video

[@bobbynewton9247]

Pulling for you hoping you could have won but you still done good looking for a catfish video. Be safe take care man

[@myronhigh3527]

Great finish buddy, Congrats of qualifying for the BIG state tournament. God Bless, and Best of Luck!!!!🤗👍🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@notbadforaraglesvilleboysm7634]

Video just like visiting with you while fishing, enjoyed it.

[@chrispearce2208]

1st thing I thought when u said storms are coming is super active pre front fish!

[@bobrichmond8304]

L1

[@sunfishassassin5963]

That was entertaining...awesome video...

[@chrispearce2208]

Love those rock banks!

[@charleshamby575]

I think you did a great job considering it was a new body of water so great video and good job better luck next time brother

[@kennethpage1499]

you done good another chance to win the money 😂

[@rogerbraswelljr.923]

Yup. That rain got to us today. Man I haven't been fishing in 2 weeks. Having serious fish withdrawals

[@richardgood1567]

Hey Justin is that a Jetson reel you're using ? Sounds spacey. Lol It's the challenge of your skills as a sportsman fisherman 👦🎣

[@kylebenjamin2247]

Gulp minnows work great but I've found big tube jigs in natural colouration for that clear water you got down there works great and you will always get an upgrade throwing those tubes bud. Love your videos bass fish bait chactch and me and my son always cant wait to watch the catfish fishing vids keep u the great content buddy

[@chrispfeifer7628]

You'll have to some day head to northern Ohio and catch some lake Erie small mouth Amateur like me, last time I went, caught fish most of the day avg 2 to 2 1/2 lbs. Biggest fish over 6 lbs to my buddy. Mine was little under 5 lbs. Pretty steady action. They fight like demons. Great video. Thanks. Peace ✌️

[@TheRubenGalvan]

Loved it Justin, and Congrats.

[@scottalspach8020]

Great job bud. Enjoy the videos as always from Oklahoma.

[@jf_customs6432]

Awesome congrats on a top 10 finish! You just have to keep grinding and put your head down!

[@EricRomines]

Great job dude! Top 10 isn’t bad in that series.

[@russellst.pierre6843]

For the money, that's the best Diawa spinning reel super smooth, getting one for Christmas, I think 😉

[@_face773]

YIPPIE KAYAK CATFISH 👍🏻👍🏻

[@SH-os1ck]

I love these tournaments! It's like we re all with you! Keep doing them! Plz

[@cgandy2]

Great job and congrats on top 10 finish, Justin! As much as I love your catfish videos, I do enjoy seeing you target other fish. Also love seeing those gulp minnows produce bites. They sure work well for me!

[@RUGER7750]

Good job man, way to hang in there.

[@kennedykrewoutdoors5392]

TN smallmouth fishing is good there

[@billross6088]

loved the video Justin!

[@rondellschuyler7074]

I always have like a 1/8th ounce white roadrunner crappie spinner bait. Bass love them from my experience.

[@BASSnBEER]

Awesome Job on a top 10 finish man!!

[@vinnydtf2170]

Merry Christmas and happy holidays to you and yours sir!!

[@217rebeloutdoors5]

As always great video man keep them lines tight great job

[@thomasjarosz7406]

Justin, Show us those small jaws.( bait on any other day) . SlX sounds good! Good luck hope you place. Stay safe from the most corrupt State of Pennsylvania. God bless

[@coinkeepermetaldetectingmo4]

Your video make's my day Justin!!! Thank you for sharing man!! Looking forward to your next one, God Bless.

[@donprater2754]

Better luck in May! Still enjoyed the video🕷

[@MrDukstr]

As long as you were catching fish on tournament day!!

[@arthurmiller8301]

If you dont fish there alot its a hard lake to fish. We put it at sunset marina at fish from there

[@lannyluckyj3227]

Love Watts Barr

[@Thumpaholic]

8:54 polly freaking positive thats a ThUmp

[@donniedickerson8077]

New waters always Tough especially for a tourney , the weather has been my Biggest nemisis lately it is like a yoyo here and Rain with each front ,makes it tough on any Trip, not to mention my live bait shop shut down till Spring that didn't help things along at all, now it's drive the totally ass opposite direction for live bait and then Back to my spots ,,O Well we did what we must ,I have a bait bucket I made that keeps bait alive better than anything I've Seen so ,Drive for bait one morning and fish the afternoon,, OR drive for bait one afternoon and fish the next day ,that's the plan anyhow, even storming Norman didn't go to the desert without a plan lol 🤷🏻‍♂️🤣🤣🤣🦈🎣 ,,Keep Ya Line Tight

[@derekv8534]

With that rod you’re using it makes a 13 inch fish seem like you’re fighting a horse!

[@darrencook8103]

Monday Monsters

[@Bigbd88]

I fish there alot, of you see a big camp, come by bunch of food lol

[@mattg4684]

Love the content man!

[@johndoed420]

That noise on the reel lol 😬😳😅

[@richardlong1678]

You have a good handle on the jigging technique, I know you love the Gulp Minnow but next time you go out out for practice or what not try throwing a 6-8" Pumpkin/Fire Tail Lizard. You don't get hit every cast but the average quality sized fish will increase. Start throwing Lizards and worms with your jigging ability you'll win most of these tournaments.

[@thebossman1287]

Oh never mind J on your rain suit lol

[@briansuttles6743]

great video, sorry about the big one. when cranking stick your rod in the water for more depth. also use med. action rods.stay safe.

[@caseydodds4433]

The dip net threw me off lol,never seen ya use one.

[@adbaitandtackle6658]

If you dislike Justin's videos. Your mother heart reacts his catch selfies pics

[@rev.rustypreston435]

Vertical jig main lake rocky points yellow/ or white road runner.

[@brianhawthorne3662]

How's the catfishing there? I have relatives in Celina and have thought about a fishing trip up there. Not much chance for big cats in Florida.

[@philjungels7617]

Why do you only have 86K subscribers? I just don't get it! Should be 100s of K. Great Videos!

[@glennmeadows6892]

No worries y'all pull it out in May

[@evanhoskins4968]

I know this is a older video but if you dont mind asking what rod/reel combo are u using.. I think i run a very close combo SLX-DC but i run a ugly stick because i kinda needed it to be a tough rod.

[@keithcarter4086]

great job! I wonder, how many inches was the winner?

[@timshoff4593]

Great finish, Justin. Congrats on qualifying fir another tournament. What was the winning number in your tournament?

[@erkansalim1219]

Try keitech swimmbaits or tube jigs next time you will see better fish. I'm just trying to return the favor. You helped me catfishing

[@Thumpaholic]

Wish I could give 2 thumbs up, 1 4u and 1 4 the crappie

[@tedz.]

Like any sport, make the playoffs and anything can happen. I'm looking forward to seeing you raise the trophy in May. BTW: What was the winning total? How far were you guys off the lead?

[@williamgraf2566]

Hey Justin, What happened to the Old Town Kayak?

[@azurwth01]

Lol u finished just behind Jax orr I been fishing against that kid for years he's good !

[@rickymcclure9179]

What brand camera did you use? Video quality was great!

[@thebossman1287]

Hey J what kind of rain suit are you using & where could I get one?

[@SalineScott]

Is Eric Thomason from Dalton Georgia?

[@sunfishassassin5963]

You still haven't commented on the golden whiskers...I was torn between you and river certified....lol

[@appalachianfishing8548]

I've always wanted to try dale hollow, it's actually way closer to me than alot of places I fish. There aren't alot of good sized catfish in there are they?

[@buckdead]

Dale hollow feeds old hickory. I fish mainly old hickory lake and cumberland. 92lbs is largest ive heard of in the lake and 110lbs in Cumberland river. Dale hollow is deep wouldnt surprise me if the have some whoopers in there. Im going to give it a shot soon 👍

[@TheRubenGalvan]

I thought you liked the White Spinnerbait?

[@greghicks9401]

Do they allow the Blue Sky kayaks in these tournaments?

[@Thumpaholic]

Lol, take a beatN, than crankBaitin...you and me both brother

[@aaroncummins4109]

How do you get gulp minnow to last more than one bite? I gotta swap it out everytime I hook up.

[@j-brock7298]

I was gonna start out with wacky rig worm set up

[@brysonhatfield9229]

Do you ever fish near Chickamauga lake

[@toddmiller2239]

What kayak are you fishing out of?

[@christophermcnamara5550]

Good morning