10 Best Bass Baits Ever!

[@telefunkenyou47]

Speaking about memory lane....I remember jumping around on my parents king size bed when the shows intro would start. "Roland Martin shows you what he knows!" My father never fished but he would still take me. Usually dropping me off before work and picking me up after. He never understood how I got so obsessed with fishing. As a latch key kid, I had very little adult supervision growing up. I learned from watching you, Roland. Its the only thing I've continued doing throughout my life. (AND getting in trouble) Only when I'm fishing, does the world make sense. Thank you, Roland.

[@joebutler3608]

"He's the great American fishermaaaan, He'll fish anywhere. Anywherew there's water, Lord knows, he'll be there."

[@rayr319]

Thanks Roland, you're right as always. The senko is #1.

[@CaptChrisCanning]

Senko is everyones #1. It is deadly!

[@njstorozuk]

13 year old sister 5 years ago caught a 1.5-2 pound fish on a green one right near the bank itself. I was dumbfounded

[@nicholaschittum4034]

Love me some brushhogs though

[@brandonknight6575]

Nice fish man!

[@redneckarchaeology3768]

I've been watching and learning from you since I was in Jr. High (1976). Glad to see you're still getting er done. I fished Okeechobee once. I got to fish a tournament there with Scott just before he went pro. We won by over 5 lbs. What an awesome kid and a memory that could never be replaced. The way I see it is, we were both taught by the best! Tight lines my friend.

[@coasternut3091]

I trust this man. He was THE man in fishing when I was learning as a kid. Still killing it

[@antoniomora1255]

Again I have been rewinding this video to write down my notes from this master and right away I am going to make a neat copy of them. Not an information to be missed! My fishing wisdom is very limited but I would like to say that my number one lure is the Rapala Skitter Prop (blue color back and orange belly) and number two the Rapala Rattling Rap (Chrome blue color, 1/2 oz. size). Those two, together with the Zoom Trick Worm (watermelon seed color), are my favourite baits. I would also add the Rapala Shallow Shad Rap and the Rapala Original. I am about to start fishing the techniques wacky, drop shot (above all), walking baits..and many others, so I have a lot to learn and I greatly appreciate Mr. Martin´s videos. Back in 1972 (when I began to fish) we Spaniards imported those wonderful American black plastic worms from the Boone brand which I caught so many bass on. There was also the good popper Trouble Maker (Golden Eye)...:) and the rivers were pristine...Sorry.

[@brianconnolly3737]

Thanks for all the tips Roland! you're a great teacher !

[@IlliniDog01]

I really enjoy your honesty. Thanks for sharing.

[@oldmcdonald9582]

caught a lot of bass current fishing on the medium diving shad rap. started fishing again after 30 yrs and these were the first baits i bought.

[@Prostarter88]

Roland the legend martin. Man, you are a great fisherman and have inspired me to try and be a better angler!!

[@hunterthompson6295]

Hello Mr Martin, greatly enjoyed the video. Hope you have a wonderful day

[@BT-xm4cq]

Thank you Roland

[@charlesdriggers199]

I have all these types of lures that I have had forever. The Rapalas, Rebels, Smithwick lures, Bagley's, Heddens, Strike King, I even have 3 original Bluefox Roland Martin spinnerbaits, in my boat. So many different makes I can't comment on them all. What! The helicopter lure doesn't make your top ten? Yes, I am old enough to remember it.

[@matthewyarborough4592]

What is your top ten for clear, rocky lakes? Thanks for your wisdom.

[@RolandMartinOutdoors]

I'll cover that in an upcoming video

[@dabearsfan3533]

ROLAND PROLLY NEEDS A WAREHOUSE JUST FOR ALL HIS PERSONAL TACKLE ..LOL..I CAN WATCH THIS DUDE ALL DAY

[@tommyd3jr]

One ☝️ word... LEGEND!!! OG triple

[@MrBA812]

My favorite fisherman 👍

[@patrickdelaney2596]

Hey! Can you use 3-1 oil to clean your reel

[@babayagathebasscatcher_7922]

Awesome stuff!

[@Two_Buck]

Is Roland Martin the absolute best or what? He is just constantly spitting knowledge.

[@JoMammaSmurf]

No Helicopter Lure?!?!? DAMMIT!!

[@grahamjarman]

😆

[@davidchapman1691]

Do you use braided line ever?

[@jasonwolfe9892]

Yes he does.

[@sidcostello7532]

This is the man who got me started bass fishing 40 years ago. He's as enthusiastic now as he was 40 years ago.

[@fshn4x4]

Him, Jimmy Houston, Bill Dance and Hank Parker are the Mount Rushmore of bass for me.

[@elonmust7470]

They certainly got me fishing as a kid back in the mid 90s.

[@mattclark8535]

When I was a kid I remember my grandfather watching Roland Martin and Bill Dance. All the way back to 4-5 years old and I’m 36 now. Classic memories here

[@elsathedemonwolf1035]

Thanks Roland !! I grew up watching you Saturday mornings , I’ve become a great fisherman, not to toot my own horn, but when I catch more fish than anyone else in the boat 🚤, they all want to throw me in the lake 😎

[@jose-_-3759]

We didn’t have phones 40 years ago

[@TimsSchoolOfFish]

You know, fisherman come and go, and TV personalities come and go, and there’s countless anglers on KZbin now... But you sir, are still the very best of the best! Thank you, Roland for all the memories and for continuing to do what you do.

[@biilybutt9016]

Sounds like you want to lemon party with Roland. (google it).

[@biilybutt9016]

@San Diego Or lemon party with Bill Dance if he takes ur fancy.

[@biilybutt9016]

@San Diego Im not into wrinkly balls and old man love but you seem to fancy the older gents.

[@biilybutt9016]

@San Diego Im not the one all goo goo about the old guys like you are in the comments. Dont try include me in your club. All that talk of old man wrinkly balls is working you up I think.

[@MarlboroMan90]

@@biilybutt9016 nah, you just like bobbing period

[@derrickwestfall2002]

There wouldn’t be a KVD without Roland Martin. He paved the way for Tournament bass fishing as we know it today. He’s the 🐐 in my book

[@kennytesta9312]

Derrick Westfall And he did it without the assistance of a fish finder the size of a big screen TV

[@TomahawkChopa]

I agree Roland is a cornerstone in bass fishing and Bill Dance is up there as well the episode Bill does with Jerry Lewis is epic these guys are great entertainers and their fishing techniques are simple but effective

[@Northern-Pike]

Do a live stream please so we can talk to you, God Bless from Ontario, Canada.

[@youngsmitty81]

Northern Pike true

[@Mjones8383]

Could you imagine how that would go with his ADD. He's like a squirrel he gets going so fast he loses concentration easy. Not bad for a dang near 80 yr old

[@Northern-Pike]

@@Mjones8383 Out of all the things you could have said you came up with this? What if he sees this and you hurt his feelings? Is that your intention? I'll pray for you since the devils inside you.

[@elliotklein4412]

whats ur pb bike?

[@Northern-Pike]

​@@elliotklein4412 15lbs and some change

[@charlieboutin3341]

Thank you for staying a teacher, Professor Martin: Bass class 2019! 🎣 God Bless!

[@mturallo]

Great to see you old friend! Its been a few decades since I've watched the dozens of VHS tapes I would record you and Jimmy and Bill and Hank on. I'm so excited to have found your channel. Keep 'em comin', son!

[@BuckeyeBassMaster78]

"The man that helped put bass fishing on the map"

[@CaptChrisCanning]

You aren't lying!

[@sidcostello7532]

Yep, him and Homer Circle.

[@e.cabanjr7511]

You have such a truly awesome history in the world of fishing and have influenced the sport in a way most people don't even know. I enjoyed this video as I do all of your videos. Thank you for getting right to the point and keeping it simple. This approach to teaching makes it easier to recall information and apply the techniques you recommend. Looking forward to your next video.

[@jasondean9626]

I had no idea that you were involved with so many classic lure designs. The Rapala Fat Rap is one of the most underrated baits on the market, and one of my favorites. Gonna throw a BPS Stick-0 and senko tomorrow after work and see who wins. Tight lines.

[@johnkelley2201]

Right, and what about the Rapala F-11?? Maybe the most successful multi species lure of all time! What an instrumental father of modern American bass fishing! :)

[@treyferguson7943]

@@johnkelley2201 those f11s kill striper on my home lake. Walleye love em too. Of course bass and anything really will eat em. But the striper love em. Vampire

[@archeryboyz949]

Hi mr martin love ur vids n ive wach u since i was lil i c u on fishbrain i put a few picks ive got my pb up there n u come to sc not to far from me take a look at them n mayb u may want to come fish with me n i fish from tha bank take a look n tell me what u think thx mr martin

[@wallyhaskett6737]

Thanks so much Roland. I love ya man! I've been watching you fishing for many years. At almost 62 I can remember those early 70s years of the Rapala. Still to this day my favorite fish baits. Now I'm making my own fish baits and painting fish baits. It just adds to the fishing fun. Keep the videos coming man. Thanks so much.

[@robames9668]

Glad I found your KZbin!! Grew up watching you on tv and watch and follow your son now. Also heard stories how my uncle Bill Bucher worked with you back in the day. Would love to talk with you or even fish with you sometime

[@Hawkeye9107]

Thanks for the "Memory Lane" lures!" Back in the 60's & 70's Caught a lot of Bass on Bomber baits (Lip Balsa baits that run 3'-5'), Heddon Sonic and Super Sonic lipless baits and Heddon's Road Runner. Still have the Sonics.

[@floridabmw3150]

Thank you Roland for what you’ve given to the fishing community. I’m in my mid 40’s and couldn’t wait till the weekend to watch Roland and Bill. More to it than just catching fish, Roland is the whole deal.

[@johnfugate3432]

Another good video thanks. I keep what you say in the back of my mind.

[@Killacorn]

Roland Martin doesn't realize everybody uses the sinko because of him

[@Larry77777]

Hey Roland: You're the Best Bass Angler Ever! Your knowhow amazingly continues to be so helpful. Thanks again.

[@shawnbeck2303]

Thanks, Roland! I love the double taps I get on my Green Pumpkin Senko. I have caught more Largemouth on a Senko than any other lures combined. Only the KVD 1.5 Sexy Shad squarebill crankbait. Has come close to the Senko! I am going to try The Devil's Horse next. Found one in my Antique lure collection. Roland, Keep going Sir! We need sound fishing advice. Shawn.

[@jonnybquicker2727]

Roland is the type guy you can talk on the phone for hours with. Don't worry about potty break. Go ahead set that phone down..... Y'all come back he'd still be talking . Could never miss his shows back in day. Heck we'd set timers on the VCR..Remember those days y'all??

[@stick4793]

Great list- thank you! The MAN! And good to see your technique at 1:47 for just shaking the crap out of tangled treble hooks.

[@williamchildress5869]

I look forward to his video updates. I am just recovering from a hospital stay from COVID 19. I am so glad Roland got through that himself. His fishing updates got me through in the hospital stay and kept up my mental health. Thanks, MR. Martin, you are a class act.

[@justinferguson5451]

The "10 best" info is great does color matter? If you have 10 lures in 6 different colors you'll have about $300-400 or more tied up in them.

[@OldLadyAngler]

Great video Roland. I agree with #1 choice. You cannot beat a senko!

[@richardcontreras5774]

Roland! What do you think of bass pro shop lures and plastics baits for bass?

[@RolandMartinOutdoors]

Most of them are excellent replicas of the most popular lures on the market

[@spacealien6550]

I Love Roland Martin... He has been doing this a long time and still kicks ass catching some huge bass!! A wealth of information and knowledge 😎

[@RobespierrePaget]

A crankbait's a crankbait. It's a matter of where you throw it and how you retrieve it--how much pound test line you have and that type of thing...

[@johnnyb5521]

Hello Roland! You showed us your top ten lures of all time. Now what are your top 10 Bass places to fish?

[@captainrickyfla6170]

Legend!! Can't wait to see the vid with capt. Jimmy!!!

[@ACDC4LIFE]

👍🏽Double Deep Wee-R Brown/Orange Crawdad

[@RolandMartinOutdoors]

That's kind of what I designed the Rapalla fat rap from!

[@packinaglock]

I guess I just need to learn how to properly fish a crank bait. I do great with the Yamamoto Senko, the swim Senko, the Yamamoto Heart Tail Grub, the jig, but I can't catch a fish if my life depended on it with a crank bait.

[@patrickfulmer9596]

Good list. Thank you for the Fat-Rap. It and the DT series it has evolved into have caught a ton of bass for me on the TN River.

[@gizmocarr3093]

Great Video: I liked how you combined the old lures with newer models. It shows that good lures are still good no matter how long they have been around, that is something many young anglers often miss. That goes for good older Anglers too, if you know what I mean. Remember the five basic lure groups for Bass fishing; Top water, Spinnerbaits, Jigs, Soft plastics and Crankbaits. Learn to use these five lures well and you can catch fish everywhere. I read that somewhere a long time ago, I can’t remember exactly where. My list: top water lures Zara Spook, Pop-R. Spinnerbaits Rapala Terminator T-1 Titanium, Bass Jigs. Stanley jigs. Soft Plastics Mann’s paddle tail Jelly worms, Mister Twister Sassy Shad, Rapala count down minnow, Shad Raps, and Fat Rat shallow diver in the craw color. Now my question is what about the list of lures that did not make the cut? For example, Roland Martin’s Helicopter Lures. There’s always a few lures you’d like to forget. That could be a good story topic for another video that you can laugh about now.

[@NellysfishingAdventures]

I love this breakdown and what i love the most is the side stories you tell us, it's so cool to see someone that has influenced the fishing industry so much

[@robdunn6220]

Roland please show us the action or video the lure your casting in the water so we can SEE it's movement.

[@coltonspooner1527]

Hi my name is Colton and you have signed my one hundred and one bass catching secrets you sighed it at the tiki bar in more haven a couple of years ago

[@DejectedOfficial]

I find it strange in most states you guys gotta use senkos and jerk baits in my area I just put a nice nightcrawler and catch smallmouth, Largemouth and White/Striped Bass on them !

[@RolandMartinOutdoors]

Catch any tuna?

[@heathjones5583]

Mr. Martin, thank you for sharing your knowledge and wisdom. I learn a lot from your videos and really appreciate the time you donate to us. One video I have been for looking but havent found is, how to adjust a baitcaster reel for different weights and exactly how to cast it. Thank you for your consideration and keep up the great work! God bless!

[@skoli55]

That was awesome Mr. Martin. Thank you for sharing.

[@tylerwilson935]

Best Baits Ever!= anything with my name on it! HAHA Love the videos and Information. Keep it up

[@craigstevens9734]

Glad you did another video on devils horse had a few strikes but no success .Thanks for the video you the best

[@simoncentaur5150]

The first time I ever fished Lake Okeechobee about 10 years ago. I stopped at your place in Clewiston. Your Uncle George turned my friend and I on to the Sink-O lure and told us where to fish. We had a great day on the water. I bought a shirt from your shop and sent it to my girl in Sydney Australia along with a photo of George and myself. Thanks Brother

[@mtafishing1330]

The Cavitron Buzzbait you endorse is my favorite Buzzbait. Great video!

[@johnblaha5692]

Any color will work as long as it's green pumpkin LOL

[@dywildatheart]

Roland thanks for teaching. I have just started bass fishing and like to hear the differences in baits. Very helpful.

[@alexsims240]

I used your tricks and caught at 6 pound bass today!

[@functionalwellness3908]

Roland. Please make an 2019 version of the helicopter vhs.

[@BarriTaylor]

I love the "how lures have changed" stories. Thanks.

[@jamescooper2618]

Those 30 and 40 year old lure designs still work great! Those are mostly what my tackle boxes are full of!

[@JAWS1376]

Roland, I couldn't agree with you more about the senko. I admit, I usually fish saltwater. but if I'm looking at freshwater baits I would probably look at the senko and pass right by. culprit worms, then give me salty lizards. but after hearing (and watching) you catch bass on the senko I might give it a try. I know it's not a sales pitch. you wouldn't use it if the senko didn't work. Wow that crawdad color crankbait with the orange belly sure does bring back memories. and the tiger colors! Soft baits sure have changed since the days of the purple worms with the hot pink tails.

[@wingnut6658]

What no Zara spook !!!! some of my biggest bass and other species have been caught on a spook but for consistency the Gary Yamamoto is the best and spinner baits being a close second

[@sparky6086]

Didn't he have the Zara Spook at #9? He was talking about "walking" a top water lure in general, but at the beginning of that segment, I'm pretty sure, that Roland named, "Zara Spook" & "Devil's Horse". I've had good luck with them over the years too.

[@rousefire]

I still use Fat Raps . My favorite crank for just going down the bank casting at targets ...and I have you to blame for ruining my big spinnerbait bite . I was fishing big bladed Colorados and catching a lot of big bass , then you started winning tournaments on big balded spinnerbaits . Next thing , everybody was throwing them and it just ruined the bite for me . Way to go Roland .

[@RolandMartinOutdoors]

I try to pass it on

[@MuahMan]

1. Senko 2. Hula Popper 3. Crankbait 4. Chartreuse Salamander 1/8 oz weight 5. Mepps #5

[@tomburris4733]

Stick-Os and creature baits in south Louisiana. We cover a lot of water with the speed shad and catch fish. But the first 2 are comfort baits

[@Flyforawhiteguy1982]

Him and Bill are the 2 guys I grew up watching and how I learned to fish. LEGANDS

[@youngsmitty81]

This video was life thanks man you the goat🐐

[@mr555harv]

I just enjoy Roland's special and endearing personality. I just enjoy listening to his infectious enthusiasm. And that is combined with soooo many y arms of experience. What a pleasure to listen to. Roland deserves whatever economic rewards he may receive.

[@LF12468]

What is the deal with every comment nowa days just stroking the ego of the presenter? Nobody has a critical opinion on any of the baits? No input on the subject at hand? Do they just keep the "Roland Martin is the greatest" comments and delete the rest or are people that into idolatry today?

[@kenneth9874]

Maybe it's because the information presented is good

[@angelasheppard7197]

Love this video. I guess I need to set up different poles for each of these lures...or at least some of them. 😊 if I can get that many rods in my car,I may try to set them all up- just to see if it would make a difference in the area I fish . It would be like moving day for me with all those poles and tackle but it's kinda like that now just with the panfish setups I have. Those rods I'm afraid are too lite for these you're talking about... What do you think? } mean med/heavy, lite/med rods. Some ultra lite (I know that one would be too lite) .also I have the spinning reels. I have one older open face(was father n laws) but havnt perfected it yet.

[@zombiediarhea]

Roland is the Chuck Norris of bass fishing

[@robertrader5008]

Love this video on your top 10 lures of all time! You simply are the best Roland! Such a great teacher... Thank you

[@christanner3770]

Hey Roland, I like your style. Keep them vids rolling along son. Im not a Bass fisherman but the techniques you talk about are transferable into other species, in particularly Australian Barramundi. Seen an old vid on you tube of you back in 76 in a comp so busy fishing you had a half a sandwich in your mouth while you were working the lure...lol...dedication.

[@Grannyknockers]

Surprised to see the lipless in the #2 spot. I expected your top 5 to be senko, jig, swimbait, spinnerbait, and frog.

[@webbdad1248]

Great video. Lots of good info. Love the back stories !! Have you considered some type of method to sell products, maybe even an Amazon Affiliate program or partner with Tackle Warehouse. I would love to buy a Roland Martin top 10 lure package...…..

[@fishingwithtravman6844]

Thank you for the tips rolling I've been having some tough times up here on Shasta lake and whiskeytown lake and I think you just solved my problem thank you 👍💯

[@ibhboyzfishing]

Roland Martin QUESTION? WILL U LET ME COME FISHING WITH YOU. ITS MY LIFELONG DREAM TO FISH WITH YOU I DONT CARE ABOUT CAMERAS JUST WANT TO MAKE MY DREAM COME TRUE I HAVE BEEN WATCHING YOU FOR 22 YEARS. STRAIGHT. YOU ARE MY IDOL

[@henryroop3671]

If you like him you need to get his book, it’s great

[@jeepinwithjim9894]

The master sharing more wisdom. Thanks Roland. You keep making them and we'll keep watching. I have only started using artificial lures over the last year or so and your videos have definitely helped me increase my catch.

[@Kianquenseda]

Sorry could not see the action of your lures

[@fafishing3280]

The Absolute Goat 🐐! Best Fisherman Of All Time. Thanks For Everything Roland!

[@jwc111684]

You should use a pool to show off your lures and thier actions. Submerge some go pros

[@RolandMartinOutdoors]

I used to have a pool but now I only have a bathtub!

[@johnkelley2201]

Kind of thinking your top 10 might just be the best top 10 of all time! You are, afterall an American Bass fishing legend, Mister Roland Martin!! :)

[@russellramsay1947]

tiny torpoedo is my fav

[@RolandMartinOutdoors]

I made some handmade tiny torpedos out of some of the Butternut I got off of Johnny Morris's farm in MO and they work well!

[@BobbyOfEarth]

Some guys aren't even aware that not all Senko type baits are equal. Put a heavy #5 hook on a Senko and watch it sink, and unlike the Strike King Ocho and others, the Senko has a very unique tail wiggle as it descends which triggers bites that none of the others can do. In fact, I'll bet KVD secretly throws the Senko. LOL..

[@andrewammerman]

Great video! Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us.

[@Noodleydoo]

I came up fishing in the 70's. I would rush to the convenience store in my dopey home town, hoping the new Fishing Facts magazine would be out! Now when it came to old fishing lures you don't hear much about anymore, I would list Daredevil spoons mainly for pike, Jitterbugs and Hula Poppers (never had great luck with either but I bought them because they were "cool"), Silver Minnow spoons with a white pork tail, Flat Fish, Rapalas/Rebels, and Mr Twisters (the first swimming tail plastic worms if I recall correctly).

[@angelasheppard7197]

I'm so glad I found you on youtube. You're one of the best teachers I've come across especially for fishing. It's your true gift.

[@1glock55]

What are the door knob things on the butt of your poles, they seem to be a good counter balance

[@RolandMartinOutdoors]

Cush-it

[@dwightsederholm408]

Thank you, Roland. My son is in the High School bass club, and your tutorials are 1 in our top 10.

[@tommyd3jr]

Hey Scott! Hug ur Daddy and tell him thanks.. u were blessed with a pop that was an amazing wealth of knowledge