Should Fishermen Be EATING More Bass? (Biologist Explains)

[@TylersReelFishing]

What questions should I ask Steven in the next interview?🤔

[@katelynroper225]

You’re my favorite KZbinr Tyler Hope you catch a 10 pound bass. Please reply on this comment.😂

[@donnieblackketter7897]

@@TylersReelFishing I think that you did a really good job on asking the questions

[@timstewart6544]

@@TylersReelFishing How much does a family of otters affect a pond? I fish a 54 acre pond where I’ve spotted 4 otters. I talked to the biologist that manages the pond and she said they’re not a problem considering the osprey and gators that inhabit the pond the bass adapt. That seems like weak logic. I feel the otters will eat it clean and leave.

[@carterlarson24]

I would like to know the difference, if there is really one, between northern and southern strains of bass.

[@tennesseekayakfishing5691]

What is the best time of year to catch bass for the best flavor. I’ve heard that bass caught in the summer have an “off” flavor.

[@Smiththebat]

I don’t know how anyone has ever watched tournament fishing and thought, “WOW! Those guys sure handle those fish with care!”

[@TylersReelFishing]

Nobody thinks that. But lots of people are indifferent about it

[@Smiththebat]

@@TylersReelFishing and that’s sad to me…

[@OrionsKelt]

I live right near lake hartwell and every time they have a tournament there’s several dozen dead fish washed up on the shores near the ramps that hosted the tournament. I know it wouldn’t be sustainable if we kept all the fish that we catch, but it sure would be nice to see some put to use rather than catch and released over and over until they die. All environments have a carrying capacity and the reservoirs are far from natural environments so it’s our responsibility to manage them. Plus bass is delicious!

[@aneedmorehead9006]

@OrionsKelt Source: trust me bro

[@Man_Emperor_of_Mankind]

​@aneedmorehead9006 Dude, there have been a bunch of studies on tournament associated fish mortality, feel free to help yourself to them. He is not wrong, it's not uncommon for many fish caught in tournaments to die following release

[@muakongyang]

Wow, one of the best and most informative bass fishing videos I have ever watched. It has greatly changed the way I look at fishing and bass in general.

[@TylersReelFishing]

Definitely changed a few of my viewpoints too

[@WistfulKnave]

I love watching them to see how the ecosystems have adapted or failed due to us as humans. Especially in fishing, it’s not just about the hunt it’s about conservation for future fishermen as well.

[@paulknope6166]

I'm a 52 year old man who greatly enjoys your content and all your videos that help with bass fishing - you've made my bass fishing experiences significantly more enjoyable. That being said, this is by far and away your best video. Excellent format!!!! Excellent interview (loved the conversation style)!!!! From handling fish to being more aware of my local fisheries, this video will change my behavior. Please more of this - thank you Tyler Paul from Buffalo

[@TylersReelFishing]

Thanks for the kind words Paul!

[@sportscompilations7719]

Tyler. This is one of the best bass fishing videos on KZbin. It’s crazy how much effort you put into these videos. Best fishing KZbinr of all time

[@TylersReelFishing]

I appreciate that!

[@Santino.E]

We need something like the share lunker program to support our northern fisheries.

[@TylerDoesStuffnThings]

I wish, as an angler living in Indiana I couldn’t agree more

[@fishingwithfoxxxy1371]

Living in Washington state that would be cool ther are some lunkers you can throw anything to em and they ain't interested biggest bass for me was 20"

[@jimmyjamesluciano]

agreed. our northeastern strains are getting upwards of 7 lbs but there are so little of them. def gonna reach out to my local state biologist

[@bssaassin1900]

But take into consideration of possible consequences of non native Florida strain out competing the native bass. Just cause you want a larger strain of bass doesn't necessarily mean it's the right thing to do. Find out what's wrong with the native fish and help them. And actually if I'm not mistaken I think those Florida and sharelunker fish can't survive the cold of northern winters anyway

[@octavioramos2746]

​@@bssaassin1900they can do the sharelunker program but with state native strains

[@ryanmozisek6464]

Tyler, thank you for having Steven come on and help include fisherman into the world of fisheries management. Growing up as a tournament bass fisherman all I ever wanted to be when I grew up was somebody that worked for a game and fish agency. I didn’t realize until I got into this field that fisherman and fisheries biologist did not always agree with each other, and sometimes there was quite a bit of animosity. Great to see your content and you getting everybody involved. Hopefully, one day I can impact some people quite like Steven has. I’m new in my career with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission.

[@chrisbgarrett]

We had a 1/2 acre pond with just big crappie that I stocked originally and small bass. After doing a heavy cull every 2 years on thanksgiving day,our size went up way more and much healthier fish. Usually keep every bass under 2 pounds. We then had 4-8lb bass. And the fish that used to have the 6lb heads on 2 pound bodies went away. And cost us nothing.

[@thejohnleos]

On duty for the 4th of July in Japan…this video saved me an hour of staring at a wall. Great information!!!

[@TylersReelFishing]

Great to hear!

[@GMurph2336]

Sucks bro. Company Gunny must’ve had one out for you.

[@kunaiwithchain5278]

He's absolutely right about diversity. We as anglers tend to focus only on the fish (bass, bluegill) but we forget that we have to look further down the food chain into aquatic invertebrate diversity (stonefly, mayfly, chironomids) and even into types of primary producers like phytoplankton vs vascular plants, because each has its own ecological niche and contribution towards production vs decomposition.

[@baileyerickson6544]

This is the type of valuable content we need

[@TylersReelFishing]

Thank you! I think so too

[@ramrodrymensnyder2648]

One of the best videos on KZbin right now. Should be mandatory viewing for any angler, not just bass guys.

[@TylersReelFishing]

Well thank you!

[@babadeedee]

Yes, every high school fishing team should show this at their meetings and discuss it.

[@BamaBass]

Lots of good info in this one guys!

[@TylersReelFishing]

Thanks buddy!

[@babadeedee]

Please do more with Steve! He’s a wealth of information!

[@TylersReelFishing]

I will!

[@Cdmjr71]

That has to be the best video you’ve ever made. Thank you Tyler we all needed that

[@stompylee]

I usually do the garage thing (today it’s new outboard for my jon) while I listen to someone talk. I got nothing done, just watched and listened. Great interview and thank you Steven for sharing your knowledge. I learned a lot today.

[@rattz6374]

Those were great questions. I’m humbled. You Tyler, will come up with new better questions than any of us.

[@David-wf4wc]

Dude, this was eye opening. Thank you both for this. He's more like a habitat engineer in addition to being a conservationist.

[@TylersReelFishing]

Correct

[@ericholtam8870]

Phenomenal interview! What a gem to share with the angling world. Thanks for taking time to produce this and thanks a to Steven for sharing his time with us. I truly hope there are more videos with him to come.

[@TylersReelFishing]

More to come for sure!

[@granvillej3316]

Tyler this was the truly the best and real interview regarding bass fishing and perspective especially regarding some very touchy subjects we are dealing today! Well done with the interaction and question you were getting expert advice and not public opinion! Tight lines take care and God bless!

[@benchauvin5862]

This has got to be the most informative interview I have seen regarding fishery management. Great job guys!

[@deepintheheartoftx7548]

Agree!

[@spaceburger80]

Please bring this gentleman back for more focused topics! This was an amazingly informative video. Thank you so much for putting this out!

[@zayg062]

Seems like a great guy , definitely a great video . Thank you for reaching out for us Tyler .

[@benpotts5210]

Absolutely great video. I've been listening to Steven talk for 6 or 7 years now and he is a wealth of knowledge.

[@TylersReelFishing]

Couldn't agree more!

[@njgfpv3696]

Good for you. I am not a typica viewer of yours but was interested in the topic. I respect someone of your age willing to take the time to look at this. A lot of adults don't care. It blows me away that more people don't care when it benefits us all.

[@tancolepropertyrehab6108]

I got a chance to speak with the lead Bass biologist in Arkansas recently. It was an absolute amazing conversation. And I’m so excited to see what’s in the future for Arkansas. He was a younger fellow. But seemed extremely sharp. And really fired up about bettering our fisheries. Thank you for this video. Great job!!!!

[@TylersReelFishing]

Awesome!!

[@tonymook2]

Great video, Tyler! This is exactly the information we need to help manage our 100-acre lake in northeast Texas. Also, thank you for taking the time to add all of the extra content in the description.

[@TylersReelFishing]

Glad it was helpful!

[@BlueLineFishing]

Just wow... What a fantastic interview with pertinent questions and great answers. I especially liked the information on harvesting bass and the growth rate of those fish. Very informative and well done Tyler!

[@TylersReelFishing]

Glad you liked it!

[@RiverBassTv]

Awesome video Tyler!! Need more of these to get the awareness needed to take care of our fisheries.

[@OrionsKelt]

This is one of the best informative videos I’ve ever watch on fishing. I’d love to learn more.

[@dangermonkey7779]

This video was terrific. Thanks so much Tyler for putting this together.

[@AlaconTV]

This was really awesome, thanks to both of you for taking the time for this.

[@bssin-sifu9991]

Need the next video asap!!!! Thank you for the information! So stoked to understand more about the green fish we chase and appreciate.

[@TylersReelFishing]

You got it!

[@jamesfaudeck540]

This was a great interview with great questions asked I've been fishing for bass for about 27 years and I still learned a thing or two today

[@billsherk9198]

That was one of the best video and interviews I’ve ever seen. Thank Tyler

[@jaredwilliams7160]

This is one of the best videos I’ve ever watched. So informative and eye opening on the who, what, when, where, why and how. Hopefully this video spreads like wildfire and every angler takes the time to watch and learn.

[@TylersReelFishing]

I hope so too!

[@dylanforney780]

Great vlog, Steven is easy to follow and a wealth of information, I could listen for hours. Thank you both

[@TylersReelFishing]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Tygor3533]

Man great info on here, not just for fishermen and fisheries management, but aquarist’s too!

[@Dubravkuh]

Awesome Video! I learned a lot and appreciate both of you guys collaborating together.

[@TylersReelFishing]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@josearagon7295]

WOW this was a amazing interview. I have gained great knowledge from this. I enjoy all your videos. THANK YOU for this video......

[@HookedUp_DKC10]

This by far had to be one of the DOPEST interviews in the fishing community! You asked and hit every question right on the head! If you really fish this is a MOST WATCH! Thanks bro!

[@TylersReelFishing]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@HookedUp_DKC10]

@@TylersReelFishing Every Second of it!🎣💪🏽

[@kevinblack9840]

Tyler, this is one of the best videos on bass fishing anywhere on the internet. Great Job.

[@TylersReelFishing]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@MoMan.88]

Very informative, thanks guys for doing this video, looking forward to more!!

[@bobbydavis3246]

Powerful video. Thanks to both of you for sharing this knowledge.

[@JDK499]

WHAT A VIDEO!!! So much knowledge about bass it's hard to wrap your head around. Thank you Tyler for taking the time to produce top notch content

[@TylersReelFishing]

Glad it was helpful!

[@javieravila7547]

Great conversation, I learned a lot and was also left with some more questions nevertheless you earned my subscription to your channel, great job!

[@TylersReelFishing]

Love that, welcome aboard! What questions did you have for Steven?

[@javieravila7547]

@@TylersReelFishing awesome! Well I’m curious to know how bad an invasive species like carp can affect a fishery and how can it be controlled?

[@bigpappa707]

What an amazing watch. So many answers to questions I’ve had for 30 years.

[@GeoFishing]

Great video I was excited to learn more yet seems I’m well versed. Awesome! Looked for anything to criticize and well it’s not there. Amazing, great job done Tyler. Great video absolute true and genuine information.

[@sobifishing]

Super interesting video! Thanks Tyler & Steven for the sit down discussion.

[@TylersReelFishing]

Thanks Sobi!

[@adammitchell3462]

One of your best videos man,very informative and I'd love to see more content like this

[@TylersReelFishing]

More to come!

[@colecraftTV]

phenomenal interview dude well done!

[@micahhwilliams]

Man…..phenomenal video. You asked the biologist some excellent questions that sparked very interesting conversation. I couldn’t agree more about the importance of HARVEST……a topic that is so horribly misunderstood by thousands of people. Thanks for making this video. I hope it encourages/inspires many fishermen to think differently about the topics discussed in that conversation. In my opinion, this type of video is what sets your channel apart from the rest…….a sincere desire to not only improve our fisheries but also educate people about fishing so that we can continue to enjoy the sport of bass fishing as long as possible. TRF = 🐐

[@TylersReelFishing]

Man thank you so much for those encouraging words!

[@kevincampbell5357]

As a fisherman I like to be able to catch a few fish here and there and usually catch and release unless I plan on eating fish for dinner that day I more like to go fishing for the calm peaceful relaxation and solitude but I learn a lot from this video as well this is by far one of the most educational videos on fishing I have ever watched i absolutely loved every minute of it thank you Tyler

[@TylersReelFishing]

Glad you liked it!

[@ReidGriffin080]

Another great and very informative video! Thank you, sirs

[@deepintheheartoftx7548]

Tyler, your questions were fantastic and Steven is an encyclopedia of knowledge! Please do more with him. Go out on lakes or ponds and show us some of these things first hand. Show us the fish and the issues you discussed.

[@Troutfisch]

Fascinating video, learned more about bass and fishing management here in one clip than I’ve heard to date! Thanks for sharing!

[@TylersReelFishing]

Glad you enjoyed it! More to come with Steven!

[@skiplovestofish6992]

Best video ever. I enjoyed this video. There Yao much talked about that I never knew. What an educational video. Thank you so much for sharing the knowledge!

[@krustysurfer]

One of your best episodes! 👍 Lors of data to extrapolate from🙌 thank you and happy fishing from W. Michigan 🤙

[@tukywuky2125]

i really enjoyed this one tyler i found it really informative keep up the quality videos brother!

[@TylersReelFishing]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@goodyfinnndad]

This was great. As someone who ran a fisheries conservation nonprofit for 10 years, I really appreciate you having Stephen on and for giving these topics attention.

[@TylersReelFishing]

Yessir! Glad to have Steven around

[@AdamRyanA]

Thinking outside the box with these videos, awesome video full of great information

[@KissmyBasss]

I grew up self managing several ponds we fished and noticed positive returns, but I'm guilty of not keeping my limit in the lake I fish. Will definitely consider this info.

[@chipseiler1766]

Tyler: This is one of the best videos you've ever produced because of the wealth of information contained in it. I now know WHY the ponds I fish are so bad! I also know what to look for as I continue to seek new places to fish. Thank you for this video! Blessings

[@TylersReelFishing]

Thank you chip!

[@raidernai6646]

Great interview, i learned a ton.

[@TactiCALskunkin]

This was a great video with really great information!!! Thanks for making this knowledge more accessible for so many more people 🙌🏼

[@TylersReelFishing]

Glad it was helpful!

[@TheMrplayitsafe]

The amount of insight here is amazing. I can't wait to use what he said for my own fishing Great job.

[@TylersReelFishing]

Glad it helped ya!

[@JCrooks410]

Much appreciation to you for putting together a video like this. Besides the best lures to use to catch bass during whichever season, I feel most people (including myself) ask themselves a lot of questions on the science of bass fishing. Yet we never find unambiguous answers lol. Thanks for sharing this content!

[@TylersReelFishing]

Thank you!

[@just_dippy7153]

Such a good video! shared with my fishing buddies!

[@RLD7983]

Thanks for broadening my fishing experiences Tyler, you really are appreciated.

[@TylersReelFishing]

Any time!

[@guylangenfeld2123]

Great content fellas. Rare to find true educated content on KZbin. Thanks to both of you.

[@TylersReelFishing]

Every video I make is from a teaching perspective 👍🏼

[@jakeclarke8706]

As a fisheries biologist we definitely all fish. There is very very few who don't. Most of us got into the job because we are obsessed with fish well beyond the normal angler. I sleep on my boat in a tent so I can continually fish lol. We want people to ask questions. Don't assume we just decided it would be so and snapped our fingers. There is a lot of bureaucracy between agency's and even within our own agencies. My advice often falls on deaf ears. I wanted to clear one thing up though. When stated, removing fish is beneficial vs. Catch and release, it depends on the species. He is referring to bass. Removing small bass is almost always universally positive. They are not targeted heavily for consumptive use. Walleye, for instance, in some bodies of water are heavily pressured for consumptive use. They are a species where taking every fish instead of catch and release could be more problematic. However, that is only in some locations. I just wanted to state this so people don't assume that rule applies to all species.

[@noahfyan9617]

That's why walleye limits have slot lengths like striper

[@Lloyd_1414]

Great video! Really good to know this kind of information, especially from someone in his line of work

[@TylersReelFishing]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jamesjensen3089]

Allways love learning more from you Tyler!

[@TylersReelFishing]

Hope it was enjoyable!

[@OptimizeNurse]

WOW! Steve and Tyler thank you for the fantastic interview! Would love too see more like this!!

[@TylersReelFishing]

More to come from us I’m sure!

[@timstewart6544]

Oh boy, I’m excited about this one. Can’t wait to learn in this video.

[@TylersReelFishing]

Hope you liked it!

[@timstewart6544]

@@TylersReelFishing I eat bluegill, crappie, and catfish but throw back bass. I thought I was conserving the population. I’ll keep stunted bass from an overpopulated pond but never thought I’m hurting size by throwing everything back.

[@dustinroebuck8754]

thank you for what you do, ive only been bass fishing for the passed 1.5 years and i enjoy watching you and learning from you

[@TylersReelFishing]

Great to hear!

[@Nelli23]

Excellent, informative interview! Keep putting out some of the best content out there, sir! Gotta get Steve back too and pick his fishbrain again soon Rock on 🤘🏻

[@Daddy_Daiwa]

I was enthralled. This is the best thing I’ve ever watched, fishing related. Obviously I chose the wrong career path! Fascinating!

[@TylersReelFishing]

Thanks so much Steven!

[@1304GT]

Hands down the most informative video I have ever watched. Great job!

[@TylersReelFishing]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@michaelwalsh2095]

Ive saved this video. It is the best video i have seen on management. Thank you for doing this

[@TylersReelFishing]

You're very welcome!

[@thedrdoug]

This was great! So much to learn. Thanks for the information.

[@starkai6806]

This was an amazing interview. Holy smokes that was fascinating

[@CastingwithKirk]

Quite a few lakes in the Midwest now have changed their limits due to the lakes getting stunted because of C&R . One lake near me has a keep slot of 8-12” because of all the stunted bass. They are also delicious 😋

[@TylersReelFishing]

Interesting!

[@tagg946]

our rivers here have a slot limit, too. but its anything under 12-15 is fair game, and only 1 fish over 16 is allowed to be taken. every fish between 12-15 has to be released. its helping the size of our smallies, but more people need to be taking small 8-10 inch bass for it to really have a meaningful effect, and alot of people just dont like eating bass.

[@Loomis_Fishin]

I very rarely watch hour long videos but this one held my attention. The amount of information you covered with the questions asked was exceptional. I learned so much from this and realize that maybe my thoughts about C&R was completely wrong. I usually don’t keep fish since I’m the only one in my house that eats it but I believe I will start now.

[@TylersReelFishing]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Bankfishindude]

I don’t usually watch hour long KZbin videos…but when I do it’s TRF 🍻 🎣🇺🇸

[@TylersReelFishing]

Heck yeah!

[@HukNBux]

Dang Ty you out did yourself this time! Awesome and informative video and thanks to your guest too!

[@TylersReelFishing]

Thanks for watching!

[@prestonchrisman7382]

Fisheries biologists finally getting the message out there ❤

[@caedenw4]

This was an awesome interview. my wife was just asking me yesterday why we may keep other species to eat but bass fish just for sport. i realized that i didnt have an answer for her, because i really had never given it any thought. for whatever reason, i grew up and just continued not keeping bass as an adult. I was just fishing with my father the other day for the first time in years and while the bass we caught were legal, we never even considered keeping them. In contrast, we would never consider NOT keeping a good fluke or trout, for example. Now i am curious to trace the pattern back and find out when - and more importantly why- it started (misguided conservation?). either way, sounds like ill be bringing home some bass from now on

[@stanmanmedia]

Outstanding!!! Great to get a working expert's view

[@stevewashere4122]

the first fish that we caught that we ate was a largemouth bass & a bluegill. My Dad had no idea how to clean a fish. 1974. He used a steak knife. The bluegill was awful. Summertime & no ice did it in, but the bass was still good. Fried in butter, I still remember how good it tasted.

[@curtheciscokid]

Great information. This guy knows what’s up.

[@rickvann3489]

Charger boats had a pro-air live well system that used copper tubing that wound coils through the ice chest and cooled the live well water way down and never lost a fish best system ever. But in the winter, you had to add glyco to tubing and purge it and close off system, and people didn't, and the copper tubing busted, and people complained, so they did away with it.

[@GriffinLyons-rw7hg]

Came back after your instagram story. You’re the best KZbin fisherman in so many eyes. Wonder who hurt that guy😂

[@TylersReelFishing]

Who knows 😂

[@robertzylstra6676]

Thanks for making this video! More fisherman need to listen to biologists on fisheries management. Treat nature and fish with care unless you are harvesting and you should harvest

[@TylersReelFishing]

Yep! Well said

[@kylemartinos9210]

This was a phenomenal video! I really enjoyed the conversation and questions asked. I would love to see more additional videos like this, but I still gotta have Tyler on the water 😂

[@TylersReelFishing]

You’ll see it all!

[@Devonux]

Saw the intro and the first thing I did was check the description for timestamps then thanked God.

[@arkvidpro]

Fantastic information packed video. Thanks to you both. BTW Steven mentioned that dock/landowners play a role in grass carp decisions and I’m convinced the extremely wealthy dock/land owners on lake Austin had a major role in the decision to eradicate the grass in that lake. JMO

[@deepintheheartoftx7548]

I totally agree with that. They took a top 10 bass lake and ruined it.

[@arkvidpro]

Yep, I caught an 8 lb bass the first time I fished there and my best day had 30+ lbs with 5 bass. The last time I fished there the carp were eating leaves off low hanging branches since all other vegetation was gone. That’s been a while so hopefully some Hydrilla is back?

[@charlesronk2989]

How he is saying that forward facing sonar effects more Crappie and Bluegill as Consumptive fish. Aren't those same fish the food source for Large Mouth. Can it have an in-direct impact. Or is it that it simply impacts the size quality of those other fish.

[@TylersReelFishing]

They don’t have the data yet to prove either way, that is why no fisheries state manager will ban it yet

[@haroldsfishingadventures754]

Al Lindner believes some of the best crappie lakes and their crappie populations are being negatively affected by ffs. Duh, you can find tge fish easier and see them biting your lure

[@traviscrawford6921]

This kind of content is incredible. Thank you for doing it

[@TylersReelFishing]

My pleasure!

[@helluva9064]

Great informative video, Wow. One of the few fishing videos I have shared around this much.

[@TylersReelFishing]

I appreciate that!