SPRING Bass Fishing MISTAKES you don't even know you're Making

[@lancehenthorn17]

Nothing like Sweaty Ball's!

[@mikeybalzz]

gotta lay that disclaimer down at the beginning of the vid 😄

[@leeroyjenkins8406]

Hell Yeah Mikey! As always YOU ROCK and/or ROLL!

[@pigjigs247]

Love your content bro. No Foogan just fishing

[@texasbasstours]

Most fun technique to catch with when they are on it. I've got a lot of experience with this technique. I'll hit you up later this year to expand on that technique and show you how I increased my hook up % or increased the commitment of the bite. Good video

[@Monkshuntingfishingandoutdoors]

First time watching and new to Florida bass fishing. Thank you for all the tips

[@mikeybalzz]

awesome make sure to hit that sub button. got a ton of FL fishing stuff!

[@letseatshark]

Great video thanks for the great tips! I have had good success running a weightless soft jerk bait on braid through the grass.

[@jesslanders1700]

Time and time again I come back to your videos daily watch your stuff. Love you and Bog, man you guys are cool great tips great fishing keep it up bro. Michigan.

[@mikeybalzz]

really appreciate that!! so does the bogster!

[@reeljourney]

I love using this technique. Nothing beats the Gambler Big EZ for it. If I'm in the thick of it I throw my 7' 11" XH with 8.2 but it's not the most accurate. If it's sparse I'll go down as far a 7'3" with 7.0. But I only have a handful of rods so I use what I have and make it work.

[@burdettehoeppner1062]

Thanks for sharing this technique and your equipment you used. I will use this next year. I like your videos for there content and the specifics on how to fish the bait. Keep makjng more.

[@jamescaspersamanthalintner4767]

Bog and Mikey at it always love it. I use a similar technique up here in Kansas when it gets closer to the spawn on Lily pad stims. Works great

[@mikeybalzz]

exactly same concept man. that's actaully a way i'm going to do it on gville but probably with a light swim jig

[@davidbrister7362]

I really learn a lot of techniques from you brother. My personal best is 11 pounds 3 ounces and new state park record. Keep up the great content.

[@mikeybalzz]

That's huge man congrats! Glad the vids have been helpful

[@kevinloper6551]

Great video Bud.

[@mikeybalzz]

thanks Kevin!

[@stevehart7280]

Great video

[@SoFlo_Outdoors]

awsome video love the tips man. goin to try this technique in arm. Never really bass fished big o but slayed the crappies

[@douglasschmidt6873]

I did the same thing out of slims about a month ago with a white gambler swim jig with a white big ez they were flying out of the water it was so much fun 2nd trip on the new boat awesome

[@mikeybalzz]

swim jig is the sneaky way to do it - 5/16th goat with an ez swimmer...smashfest

[@kylecampbell3]

Ive been throwing a a bait like this from a fisherman named billy skinner from lake havasue for a few years no down in AZ like this and catching monsters. Its funny that the moment Balzz posts a video like this everyone in FL starts making a video about the same bait. lol

[@mikeybalzz]

who else made videos about it? didn't see them.

[@benkierstein9771]

Had my best tournement weight throwing big ez on top water mud mats

[@johnnyb1776]

I love it when you hook up, and Boggs is like, fish on..fish on!

[@mikeybalzz]

Yeah man he freaks out you know the funny thing the first few times I brought them on the boat after we got them from the dog pound he literally had no interest and now he gets all jacked up.

[@bobbymason3420]

I like how you explain the techniques you use and what issues to avoid. I also like how you link what you use. Keep it up. I’m looking for some grass next time I’m out!

[@mikeybalzz]

thanks man!

[@Kilo011]

loved it and love fishing grass like that

[@chandlerhall3600]

Love fishing swim baits on top of grass! Insane bits!

[@joshbirtchetfishing5196]

Balzz is the man👍

[@tuckertraub6288]

The cps spring in large is your best friend

[@gregwilliams4201]

Good stuff Mike hi Bogg take care

[@robertstephens4294]

As with always great job. Bog had a good time also.

[@rodcashman4793]

If you would like company to fish with you I'd like to. Never fished anywhere in Florida. I'm in Punta Gorda now. Your doing a great job explaining things. Thank you

[@andrewmyers3239]

Awesome vids man. Big fan of.your stuff keep it coming!!!!!

[@jackstein5486]

One of my favorite baits and way to fish. Terrific explanation about how the rod should be held! Terrific video!

[@mikeybalzz]

Thanks Jack!

[@colekennedy1262]

What happens to the SLX reel and can it be fixed?

[@mikeybalzz]

it got a little grindy but i'll just oil it up . instant anti revers is still running find and that's the biggest thing for me.

[@AtypicalOutdoors]

One of my favorite ways to fish cover, with the Big Ez on top!!

[@EloEast]

Do you use a leader on that I’m starting my FL fishing journey and videos like this help a lot.

[@mikeybalzz]

No leader just straight braid.

[@EloEast]

@@mikeybalzz Much appreciated.

[@makinbigbassmemories6450]

Great video tight lines love your videos

[@danielmiller4791]

Great video! I trade out the smaller screw locks that come on the belly weighted hooks for larger ones. The bigger screw locks rarely pull out so I end up going through half the plastics. ✌🏼🤙🏼

[@Greenfshrmn]

I love the way your dog checks out the rod action when you set the hook !

[@mikeybalzz]

yeah he is on point with that deal!

[@Lancesitton]

mikey what about the zman Diezel Minnowz for this technique? the bait is durable, has some buoyancy and good action. im headed to FL mid march and was wondering. thanks, great channel

[@mikeybalzz]

you could do it with alot of baits. i'm biased towards the ez and the tail on the ez is a little more vertical than many other like baits which makes the tail blub blub just right, also the weight is a little heavier so it's easier to cast

[@EliteNugz]

Small bass grabs his lure and he just shakes it off. That's how you know this guy is the real deal. How many other fishermen you see do that? Zero. Mikey has skills.

[@mikeybalzz]

hahahah it was a little one man. you guys aint got no time for that 😂

[@DinsmoreOutdoors]

Thanks Mikey for the video!! Love it when you come back to FL and make videos! Hope you go fish rodman again one day!

[@mikeybalzz]

need to get back out there a day - on rousseau too!

[@angelroche6289]

@mikeybalzz fishing you still digging those SLX shimano broder

[@mikeybalzz]

yeah they're utility reels. oveall they've been solid this kind of fishing might be a little much for them though but that's to be expected. i guess. i've even broken on 200e's fishing like this.

[@rickyrodriguez9831]

Mikey Ballzz is the man! I watch a lot of KZbin and you’d be surprised how many big names post the same kind of content a couple days after you!

[@EliteNugz]

Facts. Even big name pros watch mikey to learn new techniques even though they might not admit it.

[@mikeybalzz]

really appreciate that man!!!

[@chriscarroll1502]

Love your channel! So much info given in a friendly way. Feel like I'm fishing with you every video! Keep it up!

[@mikeybalzz]

big thanks man! that's cool that you say that because that's my goal - keep it super informal and direct and just have fun with it!

[@notsogood6249]

Fishing that hay grass takes you back when you were fishing out of a Tracker on Lake O.

[@mikeybalzz]

no doubt man!

[@jimfinley589]

Great Vid, Big EZ my favorite bait.

[@jaijason8150]

during the bream spawn use this technique and dipp that tail in chartreuse dye. I use the swim senkos but its usually 1 fish per bait and strictly watermelon red. i prefer a smaller offshank hook but not widegap. I can get through the grass better without the bait wanting to roll over.

[@mikeybalzz]

you are right on. the bream spwan bite doing this is stupid, you can get some crazy topwater hits!

[@maxpierlott5619]

Another great video, keep it up brother🔥🔥🔥

[@rogermoore3270]

I got to get somewhere to try this out. Looks like a blast

[@ironworkerjoewilliams1544]

U ever use the big ez as a trailer bait ?

[@mikeybalzz]

yup chatterbait and a swim jig.

[@jimwarden9617]

Hey Bog!

[@t-roy6715]

Gold info mate !! thanks for sharing your tip's and techniques !! I'm definitely going to try them out on our Barramundi here In Australia..

[@jamesdobbs1559]

Mikey what is the battery you are using to run the GoPro in the back of the boat?

[@mikeybalzz]

it's a yolotek

[@KenStarks]

Mike, what kind of rod were you using in this video?

[@mikeybalzz]

It's a halo ksii 7 2 h here it is at TW bit.ly/2yARYbM

[@KenStarks]

@@mikeybalzz You rock Mike. Thanks

[@kenmccarthyfishing]

Incredible video Mikey and hello Mr Bog 👋👊👊

[@waynewalters5813]

Great shoot Mikey! I always enjoy learning things with your perspective. Northern reeds would be killer with the easy!

[@mikeybalzz]

yes man that's a totally untapped deal righ there!

[@kerryparks1979]

Was that a Gambler 5" Big EZ?

[@mikeybalzz]

yup used a big ez mostly and went to an ez swimmer as well

[@rustyreidfishing3334]

Do you use this technique in pads too?

[@mikeybalzz]

definitley!!!! especially pads with little spaces in them.

[@ThatBigBlackBassGuy]

Shhh your telling my secrets lol it does work some times you can see the fish chase it down like a shark and blow up on it 10 times better than frog fishing

[@mikeybalzz]

sharking it is the best, those real bigs do that!

[@MurkyWaterCentral]

Dude awesome technique and always having fun!! Thats what its all about

[@PescadorTV]

Mikey be kill’n dem! Huge Okeechobee shout out to you good Sir!

[@SWCFLORIDA]

Let me give another Okeechobee hello

[@PescadorTV]

@@SWCFLORIDA Hello Big O!

[@SWCFLORIDA]

@@PescadorTV cow town usa

[@blakewolfe6331]

Mikey, love your videos man. I’m a local Florida bass fisherman in fort pierce Florida & have always wanted to get out to headwaters. Any ideas for guides?

[@SWCFLORIDA]

We guide on Headwaters. Check out some of our videos.

[@estott112288]

Dang Mikey! I’ve been doing this for years lol. It is one of my favorite ways to get after those fish early in the spawn. Great videos man.

[@aaronbrady2623]

Love that technique! I use the strike king belly blade and a rage swimmer. My wife loves that it is weedless. Always wants her “paddle fish” rigged up.

[@mikeybalzz]

the blade is a sneaky way to do it - especially if things are a little more open it's killer!

[@jamiebyrd7348]

Do you use the really big ez/gz very often?

[@Bsmitty90]

Been watching you for years. Gotta say, it's kinda sad seeing ol' bog getting old.

[@areddfishing7473]

Dropping the knowledge on em!!! I’m sure trying this on my tidal body of waters

[@cernioortiz9932]

Really good tips for someone like myself who is learning how to fish

[@mrs.prospectsouth6875]

Awesome video Mikey! This looks like it's a blast! Definitely going to try this technique when the pre spawn gets up here to VA! Enjoy your videos and Bog is adorable! Tight lines 🎣🎣🎣

[@normanpotter9931]

I love it when you break down the techniques and how to fish it I've had to hand line a few myself. Come up to Arkansas and fish some of our lakes till next time tight lines

[@johnmango6056]

damn that looked liked a blast!

[@mikeybalzz]

so many bites missed! keeps you on your toes

[@calvinhuggins3289]

What’s the address for headwaters boat ramp having a hard time finding it on google maps

[@mikeybalzz]

i don't think it has an addresss. just drive down the road like you're going to stickmarsh. and half way to the stick marsh boat ramp, there's headwaters

[@Austin_Torres]

Mikey balls always delivering thanks for the contact bud

[@christopherfallon6086]

Good shit as always! One of favorite ways to catch em. My tip, I’ll use a snell knot. It seems to Increase my hook ups

[@southerngurlfishing2561]

Mikey let's go fishing in middle Tennessee I'd love to fish with you sometime

[@MooseJuiceFishing]

About to be doing this on Toho in my next tournament! Also one of my favorite things to do on Crooked Lake all year.

[@mikeybalzz]

yeah man they'll crush it on toho if you get in a pod of staging fish or bream eaters!

[@carloscotto937]

Great video I have to stop seeing your videos every time I see something new I end up buying lol learn a lot from you

[@SWCFLORIDA]

We use this technique day in and day out. Good video. Mikey. We are doing live shows Friday night at 8 pm est. would love to have you as a guest

[@mikeybalzz]

sweet would be happy to!

[@SWCFLORIDA]

@@mikeybalzz drop in this Friday at 8.

[@mikeybalzz]

@@SWCFLORIDA will try to get on man! might be at dinner with swimsuit girl though 👙

[@SWCFLORIDA]

@@mikeybalzz careful. I married my swimbait girl

[@joebee1459]

Legit the first video I ever saw from you was doing this technique in a little jon boat catching bigs!

[@mikeybalzz]

that's some OG stuff right there!

[@maskeddeplorable9160]

Alot of information I appreciate your insite still struggling on your lake caught a nice one and I'm thinking it was a curse

[@mikeybalzz]

that place is as up and down as any other man. keep on the grind and the reward will come.

[@clayfarmer2160]

Mikey “B” do ever change the twist lock to a larger size?

[@mikeybalzz]

i like running a 6/0 up to an 8/0 depeding on size of bait and thickness of grass

[@mikefeister9191]

Hey bud cool video much appreciated as I'm in the snow and ice I thought you were using a Dobyns Fury rod but just heard you say Cauiss Give Bog a hug for me

[@mikeybalzz]

no this was a ks II elite (halo) bit.ly/2yARYbM

[@jyankeesrock]

Hows that slx holdin up for ya

[@mikeybalzz]

i think i hurt this one a bit - she's creaking a little but instant anti reveres is still rocking.

[@jyankeesrock]

@@mikeybalzz haha good deal. Tough life for a little reel gettin wrenched on all day w/ 65

[@brockboyter5661]

I basically did the say thing last year in florida but in the pads in June and literally whacked em and I was just a watermelon red craw style bait

[@NRVOutdoors]

60.8k surely KZbin missed a couple zeroes...

[@mikeybalzz]

hahahahah 👊

[@csoultrain80]

Al Gore rhythm!

[@jimrichards1798]

Spring seems a ways off this year in Texas.

[@dennishodson990]

Mikey, where did you get that "KickAss Shirt"!!

[@mikeybalzz]

bought it from the mercury store - they got a bunch of cool designs.

[@fishncoach8699]

Slx not holding up?

[@mikeybalzz]

she took a beating, still working but this might be a little too much for her

[@GamblerLures]

That Big EZ bite is so much fun!!! Still not seeing your notifications though??

[@jaaypriest1018]

Big E-Zs buzzed on the surface through pads and grass is KILLER on Okeechobee!!!

[@zachzarba4279]

why don't you fish tournaments dude you'd definitely be surprised how well you'd do

[@garyeplinglll]

He’s said he used too. He just enjoys the no stress and making dope fishing videos.

[@billljones979]

@@garyeplinglll Can't blame him, he does great fishing videos

[@mikeybalzz]

@@garyeplinglll hit it right on the head man!

[@mikeybalzz]

i used to just have no real interest in it anymore i want to fish, when how, and where i want. really enjoy shooting the vids and would like to expand that so we can explore some new places and learn from more guys.

[@jerrygirdner2753]

Was just like Mikey, I use to love to fish tourneys, then had back surgery and lost most all interest in fishing. Moved from Kentucky to east Tennessee and met a couple guys and started fishing again. As Mikey said, it so fun to just go fishing and fish when, where and how you want. I've always fished for large mouth till moving to East Tennessee and my buddy has got me into fishing for smallies in winter. But I have fished a couple tourneys in the last few months and starting to get the itch back!! Either way it's just so much fun and if it's not a tourney it's so PEACEFUL!! No stress and all that crap. Great video as usual. Stay safe out there. Semper Fi and tight lines!

[@zionkey8834]

When was this filmed?🤙

[@mikeybalzz]

I think like a week ago week and a half trying to keep things pretty current.

[@jamesh7469]

Beat the algorithm for bog

[@mikefeister9191]

Woops I guess it was KS Halo It looks a lot like the Dobyns Fury with that green lettering

[@geraldsaved]

6.5?

[@robertdtimmerman6507]

I am relatively new to your channel. I enjoy your videos. Very informative. You dog is a big boy. Is he a pit bull?

[@mikeybalzz]

thanks man! glad you like them. yeah he's a pit mix of some sort. looks mostly blue

[@ronanoutdoors]

BRO?!!! I want a BALLZ hat with that color pattern!!! Oh and like a jungle green!!!

[@chasinfish8279]

That intro🤣🤣🤣

[@chasinfish8279]

Dude hit me up. Want to make you some swimbaits

[@kevingonyea]

I am sorry it took me so long to find this video, Mikey, your videos are very educational and informative, the main reason for my comment though is I want to acknowledge you for flying the American flag in your yard. Thank You Sir....

[@connorhunnicutt5462]

Couldn’t you just use a weighted swim bait hook to keep your rod tip high?

[@mikeybalzz]

i was using a weighted swimbait hook. it's not so much the weight it's how the line lays on the water imo

[@vuexiong6087]

10:10 errrrrrr! Hahaha awesome.

[@csoultrain80]

# realalgorithm

[@justinpowell501]

Dude wht don't you fish Lake Seminole

[@mikeybalzz]

i just don't get up that way

[@kesslermallory3646]

Caught a 9 doing this last year

[@mikeybalzz]

that would be intense!