How to fish a plastic worm plus a giant Bass

[@bryanmakowski2213]

Hey Roland, about 17 years ago I sold your son a house down here in Fl. We talked about fishing, and I told him I hadn’t fished for bass since I moved to Florida. He was generous enough to take me out fishing one afternoon and show me how to Texas rig a line and catch bass out of the ponds. Today, my son helped my three-year-old grandson reel in an 18 inch beauty! Tell him I said, thank you again!! Bryan

[@L33TZER]

This is pretty wholesome, I hope he sees this and the message gets passed along, pretty cool you happened upon the video too

[@kmlumd44]

Nobody cares. And youre a liar. Or he woulda responded

[@FrogManiac]

That bass that came off made him forgot about the video for a minute lol he's caught more bass than you could imagine yet every bite still gets him so excited I love that

[@jaylayalldayjustinnichols5084]

Haha I came to comment that

[@linkolnbarringer5459]

@@jaylayalldayjustinnichols5084 I like bass fishing with frogs and soft plastic

[@northbaybassanglers1068]

I have always loved the energy that he brings to fishing. He’s excitement is always in my head when I have one on the line

[@NLCofntx]

😂

[@thesawyerstreetcrew]

I'm 47, I've watched your fishing shows since elementary school, so far back I can't remember not watching you. Thanks, Roland!

[@PowerYourPassion]

Gotta love Roland! 🙌🏼 Only person on KZbin who stops to adjust the camera while catching a 9 lbs bass. 😂

[@lilcaesarman]

Goat

[@tommurphy4895]

Great quote: "Nice bass, nice bass. Well, not much of one, but it's a fish!" That a guy with his background can get excited about catching that little bass speaks volumes about his love of the sport! True sportsman!

[@howardeastridge3907]

​@@lilcaesarman⅚720&Device 6 TY

[@lechlerguttersllc9553]

Wish we had fishing like that up here in North Florida They’re obsessed with spraying weeds Not even worth going out up here got to go five hour south to get any kind of action Used to be good

[@JollyRoger-m2i]

@lechlerguttersllc9553 fish rocks, structure,trees, shady areas, down here s.fl. we catch bass in gator holes that almost completely dry up..go on google earth find ya some remote water n catch some big fish no weeds doesn't mean no bass jst sayn caught alot of nice bass outa roadside ditches & all kinds of pla es sonetimes gotta jst be willin ta treck to emI got rod holders on mountain bike with giant 1st gear sprocket for sugar sand my p.b.was 10.3lbs. caught in drainage slough I found on google earth that not alot of people know about...& they still dont..😂 good luck man..go getcha some!

[@chrisvigo4880]

I'm 43 and when I watch Roland I turn into a 14yr old child. Thank you Roland

[@bargainhunter2404]

Roland I use to watch you on TBS in the 1980s and early 1990s with my Father. You had one of the best shows on TV and the best Intro to any fishing show. You the man!

[@robbie1977ful]

Me to friend

[@hankjr70]

Hey Roland, love you man. I've been watching you since 1978 I was 8 yrs old. It was about that time that I remember the first time I ever fished a plastic worm. My grandmother and I were fishing in our pond on the farm and she pulls out a pack of the old blueberry blue worms. We caught the mess out of them that day. My grandmother years later in the assisted living place would tell people about that day and how the blue worm was the best. She couldn't remember what she had for lunch but she could tell you every detail about how she fished that blue worm.

[@DavidRitchie-tr2rn]

Nothing like it 🎣❤

[@michaelcannon7243]

I grew up watching you and Bill Dance. Man, you guys inspire me now just as much as y’all did back then. You are the GOAT in my opinion.

[@lwall1445]

Been fishing for bass for many years and still learning something. Thanks for video. Never ever heard anybody or seen anybody go through the gill taking a hook out to minimize a harm to a bass!

[@seanfalconer7182]

S O N ! ! ! Roland, I've been watching you on tv for what, over 40 years now. Your hair's a little whiter now (and so's mine), but you haven't lost a step at all. You and Bill, and Jimmy (Oh! And let's not forget Jerry McKinnis) have been my biggest influences. Thank you Sir, for all of the entertainment, and education.

[@jameshammond2738]

I've been watching you for 30 years, and you are such a great inspiration to all fishermen. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experiences. I have learned a great deal from you. God bless!

[@muskyvictim]

30 years also ..

[@thatirishasian]

30+ years club.

[@Stingray-we7kk]

Hate to say it, 40+ years LOL, my friends and I still say "Oh son" when catching fish, still hoping to be Roland when we grow up LOL

[@bobbyhaney3534]

I'm right there with you. Thank you Roland for your teaching us a wonderful sport and hobby! 💦🎣

[@vernervanschalkwyk2280]

I will never get tired of any of your videos, Roland. They have made me a far better bass angler i was 4 years ago! I love your on the water tutorials, e.g. the abc's of worm fishimg, etc. Stunning man and legend' even here in South Africa!!

[@DirkDigler209]

You can tell he used to be a tournament angler as soon as he had that fish on he completely switched from a tutorial to I got to catch that fish he might be one of my favorite people in the world!!!

[@outdoorguy845]

Watching him fish it's amazing how we still get excited with all the fish we've caught in our lifetime. I'm 61 years old and I still get excited

[@vickyshininger]

I was thinking the same thing! I met him years ago, prolly 1994-1995. He continued to fuel my life-long love for bass fishing. Inspired me so much that even now @ 50 years old, I have an 1/2 acre pond that we dug in the backyard, that I stocked with largemouth bass, bluegill, & channel cats. Love the original bass pros like Roland!!

[@BenPat88]

@@vickyshiningercan I come? Catch and release only 😊

[@believer7280]

Floating down the Bogue Chitto River and catching bass on topwater lures is some of the best times of my life. I wonder if there will be fishing in Heaven.

[@dawnparker2014]

I remember my dad teaching me how to bass fish with a worm. It's one of my favorite baits to this day. Thank you Roland. Always love your teaching videos.

[@thecatholicdadspodcast8702]

Used to watch your show on TV in the 80’s when I was a kid! Happy to have discovered your channel… “Oh Son!!!”

[@carlosrivera6315]

I am 65 years young, I have been fishing a long time. I always enjoy listening to other and hearing tips. I like bass fishing as well as catfish. Have fun and enjoy fishing.

[@DrDanTDC]

Roland, you do such a great job explaining for us new-to-bass fishermen! Thank you.

[@IScalfyI]

This guy is captivating. Most long videos are boring but he really knows how to break everything down and keep the audience interested. Good video sir!

[@airpierre2501]

He is one of the reasons I started to bass fish. Enthusiasm is contagious.

[@jamesjordan4051]

Excellent video. Mr. Martin. You break everything down and it really allows the audience to gain so much knowledge.

[@therealbigfoot3076]

Thanks

[@Nflguy4949]

I had never caught a fish without using natural baits like minnows and worms until during covid when Mr Martin through this youtube channel introduced me to the Yamamoto Senko in Green Pumpkin. I have caught sooooo many bass since then. Thanks!!!!!

[@frankgrillo8331]

297 greenpumpkin.

[@cowboybowfishingoutdoors5013]

Great still watching your videos! I used to look forward to weekends as a kid watching you, Hank Parker, Jimmy Houston and Bill Dance on TNN!!

[@chrisbaldwin7734]

Roland, nobody and I mean nobody sets a hook like you do. Been watching you for 50 years and I learned from you how to set a hook. Your speed and power is unmatched in that field.

[@nahnisjourney1406]

In have ALWAYS enjoyed watching you, Bill, and Jimmy since I was a teenager!!!😊

[@josephheikes1459]

Lots of great pond fishing too ! Amazing what lurks in weed infested waters. Thanks to the plastic worm theres a great way to get at them. Your video is spot on . Your the best.

[@redbeard6606]

Love learning from the Bass Master. Thank you for all the hard work you do to create these videos. Please keep them coming. And your Missouri bass was huge.

[@xlxDirtyxlx1]

Well he did win 9 BassMaster AOYs

[@skunk12]

Ed is the only Bassmaster.

[@bruceesterline3170]

I love worm fishing it catches bass year round I always have a worm and a jig tied on. Roland you're the best 👍 Just don't tell Jimmy 🤫

[@johnlantz7278]

At 71 years young I loved the sport of bass fishing the 101 secrets got me started in the right train of thought keep up teaching an refreshing new skills to finding an catching bass from us to u thanks for everything over the years .

[@jackieparker1847]

Son , nobody has taught my generation about bass fishing more than you. Thanks

[@drewpetrey5804]

Nobody, and I mean nobody beats Roland Martin when it comes to teaching. You're the best sir!

[@stephenwooley5817]

Great job Mr. Martin I have watched your videos for sometime. I learn a lot from you. Be safe catch you on the next one.🎣

[@robbogin482]

Son that’s a big ol’bass!! Timeless as ever, something that I have listened and loved for 30 years!! Thank you Roland.

[@Ray-ho8dw]

Every Sunday morning me and my baby bother would watch Roland Bill dance and vargal Ward and then go fishing the good old days

[@F14AB]

Wow, Roland is so good he can even catch giant Bass from the bank, adjust his camera and still land the fish! I’ve been a fan since about 78 .. thanks for a lifetime of fishing tips Roland Martin!

[@A-Aron5151]

Rowan Martin is a gangster. He has this size of a fish on and just leaves him be while he walks up the bank to adjust his camera. Straight up G

[@adamfowler4427]

Been watching Roland , all my life , And he will always be the King of bass fishing, he will not steer the wrong, God bless"

[@Dcowboys1960]

Roland you are the GOAT of bass fishing, I have been watching you fish for many years. It's always a joy watching you in action.

[@Tonysoutdoorandedc]

Thank you for sharing with us I sure do apply these techniques to my fishing ,and thanks to your advice I landed my biggest bass 5 1/2 lbs this past Friday. Now I'm hooked on running a texas rig worm.

[@bruceniedbala9340]

Hey Roland,We love ya down in Florida keep up with the great video’s..Come on down we’ll go fish Stick marsh,Farm 13!!

[@jackiel.thrasher6894]

Roland, I want to "Thank You" again for taking (20) minutes of your time after the BASS Seminar in Jacksonville, FL in the spring of 1987 to teach me "How To Pitch" a bait. I know I thanked you several times on the FLW Tour in 2011 when we were both fished the Tour that year. Basil Bacon taught me "How to Flip", and you taught me "How to Pitch". I was "Blessed" to be taught both techniques by the "Masters of the Sport"! P.S. You hit that "Hydrasports Cap" every time that night during your presentation. Thanks Again! Jack L. Thrasher

[@stevenfreeman7082]

Roland I’ve watched you since I was knee high to a tadpole, have always loved what you have done for the sport and the industry

[@Jakefishing45]

Roland is actually the one who got me in to senkos. I hated them because I didn’t know what to do. Watched one of his senko vids a few years ago and it’s been one of my best baits ever since. Roland and Scott have turned me into quite the angler now.🤙🏼

[@marcusjnewtonz28]

Right?! The go to when nothing is working

[@Lanny-io9bi]

Same here, I can remember back when I first seen a senko and thought it was a joke or gimmick lure but Roland is one of the ones that got me in really fishing and how to fish it... plus I grew up watching him which is always a plus

[@shawnbarton1485]

Glad he mentioned line watching. Often your line doesn't shoot out, the line just sits funny in the water.that means a fish picked the worm up but isn't running. I always say," the slower the day the slower you fish the worm." I had slow days when the only bite was from an 8lb bass . Not so bad catching only 1 fish if it's a big one!

[@JRec-ql5fc]

"He's not much, but he's a fish, nevertheless." exactly. That's how every catch should be. Cheers, Roland!

[@0906danny]

Thank you sir, I still really enjoy watching your videos. Much love from Texas💪👊🇺🇸

[@tyedwinnell950]

my favorite angling teacher hands down your the best bud

[@beegee3136]

WTBS Roland Martin and Orlando Wilson were my idols! Still are! Aloha from Hawaii Mr. Martin! Son!!!

[@Studmuffinmark]

My guy is so knowledgeable. Thanks for the tips & tricks.

[@DIRTYBIRDYBEATS]

Thank you for sharing! One time when I was about 8 years old (Around 1991) I lived in the ghetto in California in the Bay Area and I was riding my bike around the neighborhood and saw a garage sale and they had a bunch of fishing poles in a 5-Gallon bucket for sale. I saw a pole I liked and picked it up and was just playing with it imagining myself somewhere by some water away from the ghetto because I had never been fishing before... When the garage sale owner walked up, he was an off duty police officer and he had seen me around and knew my family situation because he was always getting called to my house for a lot of different stuff, so he looked at me and said "You ever been fishing?" I said "No, my dad is in prison and the only other guys around me are all drug addicts and gang members and they are always to busy and even if we ever did go to the water we can't stay long because something ALWAYS happens..." He just said "Well I know thing's are not easy for you but you are a good kid and maybe one day you will be able to make it out to the water! And if you do I want you to be able to enjoy yourself and go fishing, so if that is the pole you like you can have it!" I got really excited but I said "My mom always tells me not to talk to strangers though!".... He said "We know each other because I come to your house often, and plus I live two blocks away so we are almost neighbors!" I said "Okay, but I don't have any money and my mom will think I stole it! If I go home with it I will get my butt spanked for stealing!" He said "Tell your mom I was having a garage sale and that I gave it to you for free! But if you don't feel comfortable taking it for free you can always take it now and maybe later some day you can come back and mow my lawn or something!" So I told him thank you and I went home and all day long I sat in my yard with just a weight tied to the end and my front yard was kind of big so I was practicing casting it across my yard, and about 3 hours of just casting it in the yard I thought to myself "I wonder if I could cast this baby all the way across the street?"... I heard a few gunshots like a block away so I was about to run inside but that thought if I can cast that far was getting me so I closed my eyes and casted it as hard as I could! At that very second a car (THE CAR) from the shooting flew by with two cop cars chasing him and when I opened my eyes I seen the drive-by car go by, my line with the weight went in the driver side window so fast it flew past the drivers mask covered face, and out the passenger window and the weight went through a hole across the street of a chain link fence and the car was going so fast it yanked the pole out of my hand and into the Monte Carlo!!!!! HAHAHA My mom knew I was outside so she comes running out because she heard the shots and the cars fly by she yelled "What are you doing? Get away from the street!" I said "No but that guys car took my fishing pole!" She yelled "Get in the house now! Didn't you hear those gun shots???" I said "Yea I was playing with my new fishing pole and it stuck to the car and went away!" She said "Fool you never even had a damn fishing pole! Get in the house now!" HAHAHA Then about two weeks later we ended up moving and I always felt bad I never got to go mow that officers yard for the pole but I was just a kid and we had moved hours away! My mom never even got to see that fishing pole and all I could do was dream of my 3 hours of ownership I had with it! I can still see it all clear as day! How crazy is that the chance I cast and it goes in one side of the get away car and out the other lol.... I also always wondered what happened to the driver.... And my pole! But I told my grandpa about it when I went to see him and he took me and bought me a pole at a second hand store. A Zebco! I am all grown up now and older and I try to fish every weekend if I can! Even if I don't catch anything! I just enjoy being at the water and away from the ghetto!

[@williamstockton2344]

I haven’t really fished for bass. I’ve always wanted to I’ve always been a catch what is biting guy, but I enjoy just going to the water away from everything and everyone

[@Graderbrad]

The Rowan Martin .I had fished against and known in the 90s , somebody else had caught this big bass that he’s posting the picture with !!!

[@havok_xyz]

I liked the way everything was explained!! ❤ instructions had a nice pace and good amount of info… other channels try to give you tons of info in 5 seconds making you feel rushed and leaving you confused!

[@amberscott1867]

Im newish to fishing and i gotta say, yours is the first video i actually got interested in. Im looking forward to learning more fishing tips and techniques from you. Thank you fir sharing your knowledge!

[@marcuswilson8675]

thanks Roland always good info been listening to you over 30 yrs

[@Fishin4funout4trout]

He's a legend. Glad he's still doing it all these years later

[@johnwarden4645]

From Illawarra Australis .Thoroughly enjoyed the friendly instruction and hi octane fishing .God Bless yazz.. You kept me interested all the way through.👍

[@jackywestside3817]

Absolute legend. The fact you just walked away mid fight to fix your camera is legendary.

[@cohgpodcast]

We love you Roland. Been watching since I was a kid and still learning from you. God bless you and your family in Jesus name Amen. ❤🎣

[@daywithsilaskid7137]

It’s such a pleasure to watch a legend like your self thank you for the great tips

[@JMag1]

Been watching the masters like Roland and Bill Dance for years. Taught me almost all I know.

[@r.maxward3226]

I love to listen to Roland. He’s the GOAT.

[@norbialaniz8442]

Thank you Roland makes allot of sense fishing off banks and keying inn on structure and vegetation!

[@BassBashin]

By far my go to lure for bass! Best for Florida bass fishing!

[@matthewthomas7648]

That was an excellent catch!! What a huge bass!! Thank you mr roland for boosting my confidence in worm fishing. Love your videos btw. 😊

[@leroyjenkins1964]

This guy sounds like the anglers from older fishing shows. I like his style.

[@CBFishingAdventures]

This is what I LOVE about fishing! u can fish until LATE in your life unlike other hobbies just like ya boyee Roland!!🎣💯👊

[@mrjoshharvey7017]

I love this guy could watch him 24/7

[@MegaBillWood]

I grew up with Roland, Bill, and all the guys/gals at “In-Fishermen “ . Thanks for the tips!

[@davidfarley145]

Thanks so much for the tip to go through the gills! This will help save more bass than you can imagine. Thank you Roland

[@davidkavetsky2377]

Please don't do that

[@quindararutledge2158]

I literally watch all your videos everyday and I like them all to support

[@raymondholcepl2412]

You are a true Bass Master Roland.

[@austinwilliams9497]

Thanks for the educational video. All the other videos watched wouldn't fully tell you how to do it or they beat around the bush the hole video

[@bequiet455]

Always one of my favorites.. great fisherman.. never forget the giant bass he caught with a huge crappie in its mouth

[@adastraperaspera7098]

I grew up watching you Mr.Roland Martin. Living Legend. #RolandMartin #Fishing #PlasticWork

[@jamesbranson1]

Watching this man fish is just as much fun as actually going myself.

[@WingoTribe704]

That first cast was elite 🤣🤣

[@donaldholderby4680]

im gonna have to get down to florida and set up a guided trip with roland been watching you over 40 years

[@kernlkajun1]

You are a legend, Mr. Roland!

[@paulsmith380]

What a great channel. I had no idea you were on KZbin. I used to watch your TV show with my granddad back when we had one channel and rabbit ears. He liked you better than Bill Dance...I think mainly because he was a TN fan Best wishes and blessings to you and your loved ones!

[@outdoorguy845]

Amazing how many bass I've caught casting the worm it sits on the bottom. And I'm having a protein bar or something to eat. I think a lot of people bring the worm in to fast. I'm guilty of it myself sometimes

[@henrygarrison1613]

We love your videos! The original , The Man!

[@Maverick4841]

Rolnd Martin is talking, I'm listening.......one of the GOATS.

[@scottdowns2934]

Great video. I never stop learning from you ! Thanks !

[@ShelbysGT]

Years ago ROLAND had an episode on his show he was in Midnight Alaska throwing big spinner baits for pike. Coolest episode seeing the monster pike!! I taped it on VHS as a kid and watched it probably 100 times

[@j.m.k.3406]

Nice Missouri bucket Roland, cant forget us northerners. Great fish up here!

[@johnjustice127]

You got me hooked good Sir, I'm subscribed as of this moment greetings from Kentucky

[@thaibxr3]

Roland martin has always and still is my favorite pro fisherman..ya hear that son

[@quigleyclampett6132]

Great fishing tips. Always admired your show. Keep on fishing!

[@Cjjones48]

What a legend. Just casually hooking up with bass while recording and giving out useful knowledge 💪🏽🤠

[@redbeard6606]

Roland I liked it so much I watched it twice.

[@rodneystewart7334]

I'm glad u showed how to remove swallowed hook through the gills. That will come in handy.

[@shane3662]

Happy Easter Cap. Great video. I miss being there but we're in the hospital room getting ready to bring our daughter into the world.

[@ddewjr]

Thanks! Really enjoy watching your videos.

[@theamerican7131]

thanks for all you do, Roland

[@johnsnow5822]

I been watching him since I was probably 10 I am 33 now and he still gets as excited over 1 lbs as a 10 lbs and I still enjoy watching him

[@miguelv2985]

Thanks Roland! I'm a beginner and this was really helpful.

[@michellerobinson7639]

Thank you sir thus was perfect video. I've been sight fishing lately and catching bigger bass forsurr but thus video helped me a lot I've only been fishing about 4 years and I use worms 90$ of the time perfect video for me plus I'm strictly a shore fisherman just great video buddy

[@larryhernandez1469]

🎯 Key points for quick navigation: 00:00:15 *🎣 Roland introduces windy day technique: demonstrate plastic worm fishing at home and in colder Missouri.* 00:00:54 *🎡 Uses "favorite" rod and reel: a sturdy 7-foot medium-heavy action rod paired with 20-pound braid for sensitivity.* 00:01:34 *🧵 20-pound braid advantage: smaller diameter, farther casting, better strike detection, and strong no-stretch line.* 00:02:13 *🔧 Adjustable drag on reel: tight for heavy cover fishing in spots like Lake Okeechobee, helps maneuver fish.* 00:02:54 *🎣 No leader preferred: due to guide issues; however fluorocarbon is used for clear water fishing sometimes.* 00:04:14 *🪝 Worm setup: choose a lightweight 5-inch worm with a 4/0 hook, add tiny sliding weight for windy or challenging conditions.* 00:06:07 *📏 Rigging technique ensures straight worm: improves presentation and increases fishing effectiveness.* 00:06:36 *🌊 Long cast capability of 20-pound braid: casting across a 70-80 foot canal effortlessly.* 00:07:05 *🚣 Ideal casting strategy: targeting fish near shorelines and structures like lily pads over casting to open water.* 00:08:28 *🐟 Missed strike tip: occasionally reel faster in areas where fish are near structures.* 00:11:17 *⏱️ Quick hook set within 3 seconds: prevents gut-hooking and increases fish survival; Roland explains technique.* 00:12:01 *🦾 Effective hook set: uses rod leverage for powerful hook set on long casts, benefiting from rod handle positioning.* 00:13:12 *📺 Exciting catch footage: captures dramatic moment of catching a massive bass in Missouri.* 00:15:21 *🔄 Safe unhooking process: uses pliers through gill to rotate hook and remove safely, ensuring fish health.* 00:16:32 *👍 Encouragement to like: Roland asks viewers to hit the like button, supporting his collaborations with brands.* Made with HARPA AI

[@withscars]

Nice big ol bass! I'm a big fan of Favorite rods. I have 3 Defender rods 3 Phantom rods and a Fire Stick. Excellent rods. The team at Favorite are awesome folks. Plus I get nice perks being a Favorite Army member. If I'm not mistaken, that looks like an Emperor spinning rod you are using. Been wanting to get one of those as well, but they're always out of stock. Take care sir and have an amazing grace filled day.

[@zacharyjoyner7010]

My two favorites are Roland and Mr crazy Bill dance I learned so much from them in my childhood anybody new to bass fishing need to listen to them they know what they are talking about

[@josephhillman8831]

Aww son ! Always been a fan to hear you say that

[@fishntools]

LOL, I remember as a kid when people used to laugh at me for fishing rubber worms when they first came out (pre-rigged Creme 6" purple, around 1964-65). Caught a ton of bass and everytime anyone asked if I caught anything I replied NO. Joke was on them!