MY BIGGEST BASS of the Year! - Lake Okeechobee

Lake Okeechobee is on FIRE this year! We went out for a quick session on the lake and I was rewarded big time!
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[@DannyBTalks]

Every time about this time of year, I can always count on the Scott Martin channel to get me back in the mood for bass fishing by spring.

[@tallcip65]

Yeah, unfortunately up here in Idaho we have to wait a month or two longer than when smc starts posting these good early season videos.

[@bfair3928]

I agree man. All my water is iced over where I live. I have been musky fishing at some local dams but that cold will get to ya

[@tallcip65]

@@bfair3928 we got out trolling for trout on Christmas day in a snow storm. My wife thinks we are crazy but the tug is the drug for me.

[@DannyBTalks]

I don’t envy any of you guys. Living in Tennessee, we can still fish year round.

[@tallcip65]

@@DannyBTalks its rough sometimes but we have these Elk here that'd blow your mind. So it kinda makes up for it.

[@donnysylvester9583]

Watching your videos helps me cope alot my son absolutely loved you and your dad and now I know why. On September 8th my life was changed forever and I lost my fishing partner,best friend,and my son. All the same person. Fishing hasn't been the same every since. As much as I wish I could be honored enough to buy your boat I can't afford it not even a little bit. But if you wouldn't mind I would appreciate any prayers yall can give me. I have still got my little aluminum boat and every time I go on the lake I see so much stuff that bring back memories of fishing with him. He wouldn't have cared what kind of boat he had as Kong as it would half float he would get it to work. I know that if he seen this video he would have sold his kidneys legs,fingers,and what ever else it would take to get either one of those boats. Just know he's in heaven watching and liking and turning on notifications

[@jeremywillhite5412]

I can always count on Scott to brighten up my day!!!! Always enjoy your videos.

[@jerrodgroce2555]

MAN!!!! It’s going to be a good year for ya Scott! May you and your family have a wonderfully blessed year!

[@dallashebert2751]

I'm ready for some tournament videos of you and Hillary. Yall hurry up bruhhh!

[@FishingWithMikeJr]

had a tough day today and this cheered me up thinking about flipping some bushes 🙏🏽 thanks scott!

[@derrickwestfall2002]

Scott I’m so pumped for this upcoming season. You seem to have a fire in your belly and a little extra motivation which I love to see. I want to see you win the Classic for Pops and go on to win your first blue trophy this season. I totally believe you can do it. Stay hungry. Can’t wait to follow along. God bless you

[@TechJohnson]

I love how genuine you get with your excitement towards the sport. These "spur-of-the-moment" videos are my favorite. You show your trueness and I dig it!

[@daking414]

Hell yeah scott! Always great content keep grindin lookin forward to seeing you get some BM trophies this year 👊🏾👊🏾👊🏾

[@ScottMartinChallenge]

Hopefully I can hoist one this year!

[@johngoodwill9310]

Whoa!!! That thing is a monster…. Great catch and good luck this season, it’s a great boat!

[@256bassfishing]

The boat has officially been christened a big bass boat. The 2022 season is gonna be 🔥 for you and St. John's is gonna be a great start! Looking forward to seeing you slay this year.

[@markfulwood7415]

Excellent information, doing the thing, Big O, Big, wide body, Bass...! Don't get no better...thanks Scott!

[@bear7889]

I always watch these from our ice house while we are between the prime times. Dreaming about MN summers. Thanks Scott!

[@rogbass]

Pure Bass Gold. This video is full of wonderful tips. Thank you 🙏.

[@joehouchensii1433]

You know it’s a big un when your first reaction is she’s wrapped up, that girl was kicking up some WAKE! That was a boss move holding her up for the “spectators” to see too 😂. Can’t wait to follow you this season!

[@billhill33584]

Good to see ya fun fishing. Good luck this year on tour! 🏆

[@EasyModeFishing]

Everyone’s first bass of the year is their biggest of the year

[@CanoeAngler]

Love this style of video. Quiet peaceful evening fishing. Great fish!

[@davecfishing7907]

I love evening, all the guys have gone in and you get spots to yourself

[@scottvermonter920]

Excellent video Scott! Heck of a great catch man and really enjoy your channel!

[@kylegouge7491]

one thing i love is that even when you deal with sponsored videos you still say if something will or won't work on any given lake you are on. Great video man!

[@scottodonahoe9505]

I'm in Lake Wale,s area right now and Lake Roselee and Bucket lake are doing awesome !

[@donaldtruster1064]

Great bass Scott! Sitting here in single digit degree temps,Temps, the Ozarks, swapping out my treble hooks on my crankbaits,dreaming of fishing with you & your Dad,down there! Good luck on upcoming tournaments! God bless!

[@cherokeeboggs534]

Awesome job Scott Martin congratulations on your PB.🎣🏆💰👍🎉🎊👏

[@billsmith8305]

I had my mom, best friend and uncle all watching Basstrak and the leaderboard for you last weekend. I was driving from Pickwick to Guntersville to pick up my new boat and had to pay attention to the road. Could not WAIT to see the first video. I fish HC at least once a year and stay at an at AirBB for a couple of weeks. Headed down in 10 days... a little later this year. Hope the fish's sore mouths are healing! I'm laid over in Singapore in hotel lockdown and this video is exactly what I needed to pass the time. Can't wait to get stateside on Friday!

[@KissmyBasss]

That was Fun, it was like it was your first DD, but probably a few 100. You totally spazzed out!

[@samuhulkjr185]

Thanks for all your fishing videos Mr Scott God bless you 🙏 👍 🙌

[@reneflores6625]

Loved it! Keep them coming great video!

[@D34ThL1VeS]

I love how you just love catching fish, Scott. Like yeah you flipped out over the big one, but you were so stoked on the others too. I feel the same way about catching anything man. That said, very nice bass on the flipping rig. I'll have to give that bead idea a shot!

[@eltondufrane4249]

Great video as always learning a lot from your videos good luck this year on bassmaster trail ill be watching

[@jerrygirdner2753]

People ask me all the time why I love to bass fish, we'll watch is video and just look how excited Scott is when he catches that big fish.! And think about how many big bass he's caught in his life and still gets that excited to catch a big one. Enough said! Thanks for another great video and several great tips. Semper Fi from an old Marine!

[@integratirecarrotriver4026]

I cannot wait for the new season. Will watch every dam episode. Just awesome

[@rodneyhanbaum697]

LOVE IT! Those boats, ohhh yeah!

[@chadsmith6599]

Your videos make me want to buy a boat. I have 2 young boys and they love to bank fish. I hope they would enjoy boat fishing as much as I enjoy watching your videos. This is pure motivation! You’re the king Scott! Thanks for sharing your knowledge

[@paulohenriquedealmeida447]

Awesome Scott... Amazing!!!

[@philliplucas879]

Ive got a trip for me and my son booked with Roland Martin guide service on the 26th. It's a dream to fish on Okeechobee. This video just got me fired up even more.

[@TheBlindkiller85407]

Every time you’re on okeechobee and pick up a swimjig. I pray for McCoy’s nuggets.

[@fordtuff1965]

Def over 9. Nice bass for sure. Love pitchin on Okeechobee. By far some of the best fun ever. Thanks Scott.

[@dawnparker2014]

Watched your video, took tomorrow off. Boat is ready, were going fishing. Thanks Scott as always...

[@Leatherface-]

Haha so awesome. Enjoyed the video and the attitude. Such an awesome feeling when you catch a huge one. When I do no one’s around for me to share in the moment with. Always end up taking pics and sending to people.

[@Manuel_Z_Kayaks]

The year just started, you'll top it!

[@Noah-ob5yh]

Heck yeah Scott! Can’t wait till you come to Cali one day and catch them big Calico Bass!

[@jonakers2109]

Ain’t do no bass fishing yet here in Iowa just a tad cold so it’s cool you’re still making videos keeps the itch going keep em coming

[@robertminnis417]

Your awesome Scott Martin. God bless you and your family. Man that was a nice fish.👍🇺🇸

[@ericanderson317]

So awesome and love the reaction, "Duuuuuuudddeee!!!"

[@godfreyjasonj]

Already got my vacation days in for that weekend. Can't wait for the Classic!!!

[@jakecarpenter6358]

It pretty awesome to see a pro who has caught a lot of big bass in their career get excited over catching a 10lber. Good luck this season!

[@joewilliams4786]

Way too cool Scott. I'm looking at ice on my lake up here in Ontario on pigeon lake in the kawarthas. Thanks for making my day

[@stephenholcomb3284]

That wad a great way to start the year!

[@tommywalker741]

Really enjoy your videos learn a lot go get them this fishing season God bless 🙏

[@phillamoore157]

I love it that Scott shows you exactly where the fish was. It’s impossible to see where the bait lands the way these are filmed. So, he makes it so clear. Living in Florida, I’ve learned the exact same thing….getting a bite in muddy water is difficult seemingly anywhere in Florida. There’s some nuance there though. What exactly is “clear”. Clear by Florida’s standards doesn’t always mean being able ot see 5’-10’ below the surface. Sometimes it means the clearest spot that particular lake has to offer. But, trying to find the clear water in an otherwise muddy lake (i.e. Apopa, Harris, etc..) is also very hard to find. You rarely see the Martin’s fishing any other body of water besides Okeechobee. I’ll be fishing that lake for the first time this winter….but, hope to find some decent ground relatively quickly.

[@nicolasputala8369]

Man it’s only a dream to be able to fish with someone like you brother!!

[@PatrickC63]

Nice hog! I’ve been waiting for you to land a big one on Lake O 🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@DrakeJGonzalez]

What a cool man ! your so giving love the catch !!

[@kellyfothergill5019]

Big bass on little bait great job Scott

[@ArcherFish]

Amazing fish. Id say 9.10. can't wait to get down there!

[@genobielawa9538]

Looks like the new boat is the one good luck this year

[@kylevannoy2686]

Broke the boat in good. Hopefully good luck for this season!

[@chief0716]

I really enjoy your videos very professional keep up the good work thank you

[@orlypaz2726]

Bro my son got the Mr tackle box. Now it’s Xmas all year he’s killing the fish and trying lures out of his comfort zone catching good fish. Thanks for the vid it’s good to see you using and being successful with sponsors gear 👍🏻

[@richwarren2475]

Mr Martin I truly think this monster fish will really bring you a great 2022! No power poles, boats not even rigged or ready and to top it off a MTB box 10 lb big O' special to break it in. If you go out and fish and start the tournament season just remember this day and after the season make sure to re visit this episode to conclude the season to where it all started!!!

[@rodcashman4793]

Awesome BASS! Great catch 👌

[@BassRaider]

Heck yeah! Frikin giant!👏👏

[@MyGeniusLeads]

Love the boat and your channel!

[@andrewjosephus7402]

Just keep on keeping on man🤜

[@dorothyburmeister884]

Scott, Matt,Scott you guys go, dad is gone, but watching you make me go back to the pond to fish.

[@The-christian-way.]

Scott you gave me the BASS FEVER!!

[@maf1077]

Awesome catch! Love the channel and hope I can fish Okeechobee one day!🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@normanham6142]

Nice one Scott! Whooo Son!!! 👍🏼🎣😎

[@carolinasouthernoutdoors7192]

Love It!!!!!! I’ll be down there next week!!! 🎣

[@The_A_r_i_e_s.]

That'a massive fish scott!!

[@teddavis8089]

Wow what a monster!!! nice catch Sir!!!

[@greygoose117]

I love early spring fishing. I went out in high 50s temps yesterday, only 1 bite all day but hey it was a 7 lber on a rattle trap

[@tylermckee6687]

Dad and I will be down at the end of February! Looking forward to another stay at Roland Martins and enjoying some wings at the Tiki!

[@travisarcher5101]

Your putting me in fishing depression! Washington state we still catch them but in 40-60ft not 2ft! Love your channel man tight lines to you this year. Kick some Bass

[@gibuenng2249]

what an awesome session

[@makoman88]

You owned it! Awsome brotha. Calling your shots, stickin a double digit on command son! Great vid Sir, as always.🤙

[@jimsmith4643]

That's exactly why I never carry a scale. No one can dispute your expert word. Nice bass . Keep them coming.

[@topraider5284]

Your right it's the boat there not scared of it !ha ha ha its going too be a great year 👍👍

[@TheFishingFL]

Great video Scott!

[@cw4973]

Xzone baits are 🔥🔥🔥 The floating claws in the MB and Adrenaline Craws are killler!🤘

[@brandonspence27]

That's bad ass my friend.

[@robbymorris4563]

that first release was too smooth

[@rideronthestorm8930]

You are right okeechobee is on fire right now. Had some good sessions a couple weeks ago near Buckhead Ridge.

[@prestonmire5509]

Awesome bass man boom

[@mikeobryant3367]

Nice! I was thinking "he should cut the tail", but of course you knew. I remember seeing a Florida Sportsman article way back in the the titled "speed wormin". I sure learned a lot from that mag over the years!

[@TheOPPSquad]

ITS A FRICKEN 10 POUNDER DUDE!! Love it Scott haha

[@thelifeofateen5915]

I sighed up for the MTB and I am sooooo exited for it to arrive

[@jeffbecker4365]

You have a mega 360 for sale, the struggle is real!! Can’t wait until the derby vids start again. Great content Scott!!

[@knotheadsfishing]

That was a mucho grande 👏 🙌 nice catch bro and in the new boat good MOJO for the boat gonna be a winner

[@dannyd-rockmahaffey3087]

Great video Scott......

[@benniemaxwell2869]

Man Scott, you had me laughing out loud when you were shouting at the bites you got. Love watching you. I’m in Michigan and it suck’s here because it’s cold. Gonna be using some vacation time soon. Was saving for a small boat but my truck cost me $1490 to fix 😠. I ain’t talking one like you were selling. Lol. I’m talking in the fifteen range. Plenty for me though. I’m working on it. Looks like I will be shore fishing again this year. Gotta make the best of it.

[@kennycarder2211]

Nice new boat Also great video 👍👍

[@Dpatt69]

I love your videos so much. What a Donkey of a Bass.

[@bigmoemedina313]

HEY SCOTT!!!! THAT ROD DID NOT MOVE!!! WHEN YOU SET THE HOOK!!!!! WHAT A FREAKING MAC TRUCK THAT WAS!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!! THAT BOAT IS YOUR LUCKY BOAT FOR SURE!!!!! I WAS SCREAMING HERE WHEN YOU PICKED IT OUT OF THE WATER!!!

[@christopherwilson5645]

It's been cold lately but still fishing but u keep catching them and making great videos

[@foxguyday]

When that's your job you have to catch fish to make content=Money

[@christopherwilson5645]

@@foxguyday yep

[@drakeaamold7577]

God is good

[@FatAmericanTrucker]

Nice fish!!!!!

[@livinglife3230]

That Metanium reel looks like it’s caught a couple, best reels out IMO, the 2020 mgl model is awesome

[@wesleybigham1]

The speed worm is the juice! Nice bass

[@patrickrasmusson1810]

Well sir I guess the new color scheme for the new boat is keeping her the same color wrap and do some ghost style with bright outline colors for the lettering and yes your headed down the path to that blue trophy let’s go Scott and the SMC team

[@HunterL95]

Scott- “this is going to be a good boat” lmao 😂 I laughed way to hard at that