The 3 Phases YOU Must Go Through To Become A Great Angler

Randy Has a discussion on the three phases of evolution that every bass angler must go through in order to elevate their fishing success. He explains how critical it is for anglers to master each phase in order to go from being an average angler to a great angler.…#bassfishing #fishing #fishthemoment #bass #bassmaster #mlf #mentalstrength #intuition #instinct 

[@robpatterson2441]

Keep the hardcore 'deep' mental stuff coming, Randy. "Greatly appreciated"

[@jimlayton8642]

I agree!! 100 %

[@DoinWhatIDo]

@@jimlayton8642 Same!! 🙌🏿💯✋🏿👊🏿🤙🏿🎣

[@johnathonsnape-mclean3457]

One time someone asked me if I caught any fish and I said “not yet!” And he was an older gentleman teaching another father and his son how to fish and after asking he turned to them and said “that’s a true fisherman right there”

[@240LTS]

... Agree 100%. Sometimes it takes a little longer to put all of the pieces of the puzzle together. Nothing beats a positive mental attitude. One has to believe they are moving in the right direction assembling the puzzle. Sometimes taking a break, laying on the boat deck, stretching your back, looking at the sky, saying a little prayer, drinking and or eating something then get back to it. It has to, "feel right", to stay in an area. . Jeff .

[@rustyreidfishing3334]

You hit the nail on the head towards the end. Instant gratification! Too many guys want the “magic bait”

[@mattthomen1608]

I smoke weed to help me calm down and fish.no blank thinking. I'm a functional stoner. When your into details and nature tells me to try out a area or technique I do the best I can to improve my skills. Love the details and your thoughts Randy!

[@slimetime4668]

Although you are saying people don’t like the mental stuff…DO NOT stop doing them I love those videos…I’m actually in a bit of a funk with fishing…2020 season I fished my best year by far kept that momentum going till about June of 2021 then I had a weak summer and have been hit or miss in the fall, needing to get my mojo back

[@raymondbradford4086]

Probably spent more time on the water ... 2020

[@Milehighsnake98]

I'm with you. I've been in that funk for 2 years now. Started getting in that funk at the end of the 2019 season, then covid hit and I was only on the water about 6 times in 2020. This year I was only out maybe 12 times and I've lost most of the progress I'd made.

[@itstrappy42e12]

Sounds like you’ve been fishin

[@rayhemmele4915]

Also, please don't quit making these sorts of vids...instant gratification vids are click bait. Do what you gotta do to put food on the table, but don't sell out. Tell us what we NEED TO KNOW, not what we WANT TO KNOW.

[@elizaz8486]

Although I am a bank fisherman, I have been on the struggle bus for quite a while. What you mention rings true - - - mental strength and fortitude is necessary to succeed in the sport of fishing. I’ll keep grinding and try not to second-guess myself as I go forward. Great vid!

[@patrickmarshall6428]

I've always preached that there are two types of fishermen. Those that hope to catch and those that expect to catch. I love the mental part of fishing. Keep those videos coming.

[@sambammitchell8299]

I really appreciate the knowledge that you share with us. The mental part of tournament fishing has been my downfall. So I have decided to start trusting my instincts now. Thanks!

[@randyblaukatintuitive]

Thx man

[@stevethomas6434]

Guess I'm one of your "hard core" viewers, Randy. I'm 74 & a bank angler. I don't do tournaments; only compete with the bass. For me fishing is entirely mental. Casting, lure selection, technique are all important aspects of the sport, but they all require thought! If your head's not in the game, why bother? If you don't think about every aspect of whatever you're doing, fishing or anything else, you're gonna suck at it!. So keep posting these "mental aspects" vids. Great job! Keep it up!

[@richardbumpuscjf347]

With all the information that’s out there these days, it’s enough to drive a guy crazy. However I do agree with you. I fished a brand new body of water for the first time, one day, last week. The water was 47 degrees and I felt they might be deep. The first 2 smallmouth came near the dam in about 31 feet of water. They came up almost white, they were so light. Left there and went to a series of main lake points and continued to fish in 25 to 30 feet of water. Caught a few more and my buddy stuck a good 3 lbs. smallie. Ended the day with about a 15 pound sack. Probably would have cashed a check on any Idaho lake that day. What made me happy about the whole day was the feeling I had, which ain’t rocket surgery, about the fish being deep and being close to the dam and rock. This is my 21st year as a bass fisherman and I live for it! It’s not my job only my passion. If I was a millionaire I would find a way to spend it all fishing. I subscribed to your channel due to 2 things. 1) your name recognition. 2). The title of your channel. It’s the mental game for me without that bass fishing would be way to boring.

[@JamesP29]

If all you did were mental videos I would still watch everyone of them. A lot of what you say confirms my inner thoughts.

[@michaelfine6737]

Love your old school thinking .I fish small rivers and state ponds.alot of what say is on the money .it's the little things you talk about that are over looked .keep up the good work.

[@thetexanist]

These are my favorites Randy!!!!! Please don’t stop doing these.

[@tylerlove8986]

I won hundred percent agree with you Randy. I have slowly caught onto this myself just knowing that when I actually make a change right when I think of it and do some thing right when I think of it before I can talk myself out of it it usually works. Whether it’s a color change or just a heavier weight sometimes you just have that one little thought in your head they can make all the difference

[@kellymoore4517]

I have to trust that my wife put enough food & snacks & drinks in the cooler to keep my kids satisfied so I can fish for a few hours!

[@ddub87]

Fishing is as much mental as it is anything else. Considering all the variables and understanding bass behavior will help more than any bait modification. Keep these kinds of videos coming!

[@johnlantz7278]

We’re all about the different process to be the best on the water that day ,for fun or not we’re there to catch as many fish possible if for food or fun or competition anything less is a day on the water with the family ha I got a great day , thanks 🙏

[@maxcole3930]

Definitely appreciate all knowledge & exsperiance you share with all of us! I try to soak up every bit I can. Learning is endless & I'll never know enough. Keep the vids & info coming please!!! Completely agree to follow your gut feelings it has served me pretty well. I don't care about bait mods.... Kayak fishing is my favorite thing to do!

[@tc_bassin8945]

I'm jumping into co angling next year hope I draw you one time

[@tc_bassin8945]

Keep this coming I'm all ears randy

[@coreypowell7194]

I love these videos and learn so much more from them then any bait mod video everybody should be doing that kind of stuff already but fishing is so much about mind set

[@gabrielortiz3154]

I’ll listen every time good stuff

[@normanham6142]

I love the mental aspect of fishing Randy. and that you’re willing to discuss that side of angling. To me that is the real juice. I’d even say that the mental attitude goes with a spiritual aspect of fishing too. I love learning bait mods and fishing techniques, but I’m always striving to become a better angler. The mental process is The Challenge. I love learning about bass behavior and forage activity. I only compete with myself in fishing. To me, it’s similar to Poker or Martial Arts. It starts in the mind. I played poker a few years as a life choice. No regrets, learned much, and alright. The most helpful book that I read was “Zen and the Art of Poker”. It was about attitude and mindset, not playing specific hands. I view fishing the same way. It’s a Zen-like process for me. And I agree wholeheartedly about your beliefs in following one’s instincts. The key is being present and listening to your gut feelings. Thanks bro. Hope you continue discussing the important part of fishing.

[@SpookyRedz]

You are right , I went to lake fork once but it was august and we struggled

[@RickJJohnson247]

That's hard core, but you're so right Randy..... Much agree....

[@bigbassballah9876]

Please keep doing videos like this Randy…. Who cares an the bums who don’t want the wisdom… I gotta get on tour baw

[@markcarter9599]

Seriously. This is amazing to hear you say this stuff. I’m in fishing now over 2 years and I pray to one day to get to level 3. Bass fishing has a lot to learn and I feel like I am making up lost time. Thank you for all your help to shorten the curve. My 3 year old son will thank you one day for what you taught me. Thank you for being humble enough to pass on your knowledge and experiences.

[@dennisederer3594]

We’ll said. Excellent content as always. I’m still in phase 1. Terrible casting.

[@bucknuts8824]

Randy I would love to sit down sometime with you and just talk the mental side of fishing. How to breakdown water, what you look for, what you do in practice, just to watch you during a tournament and see how you make decisions.

[@ericvanvoorhis2761]

Your awesome, I get you

[@SpookyRedz]

Confidence in what your doing too

[@johnathonsnape-mclean3457]

Mentally fighting fish is like chess and battleships

[@SpookyRedz]

Mr.Randy can u make a video on how long do u stay with one bait without getting a bite before you change over to another rod with another bait , please

[@randyblaukatintuitive]

Yep!

[@clintperry799]

Good stuff sir, I'm 63 next month and willing to learn. Thank you !

[@mawbass2272]

So many times iv done that intuitive thought and 🔴 and did really well. Maw bass.

[@monroebass4606]

Randy, I was the National livestock judging champion in high school. My teacher told me to always judge using your first impression of the livestock. It worked for me then, and like you say it works for fishing.

[@FOUCHFABS]

You are absolutely correct, society is addicted to instant gratification. Another great video. Really appreciate all the info.

[@dennysheafer460]

Excellent insight Randy! This is what separates the consistent winners from the middle of the pack guys!

[@danielmckeen2465]

Loving the hat Randy!!!This topic is spot on😁😁😁let's get to 75k subscribers and an autograph "Bridgford" hat to the one lucky Subscriber at that milestone😊

[@danielrobinson2936]

Instinctual (3rd phase) is my absolute FAVORITE, Randy! Imo your commentary on strategy & mind games is 2nd to none in the industry... that's your GIFT. 👍

[@michaelkolbe5963]

I listen to all the advice I can from Pro's like Randy Bulkat , Rolland Martin , KVD , Jimmy Houston , Bill Dance and a few more cause it's all great advice .Thanks for the tips !

[@rlg708]

I am very grateful for the psychological part of fishing as well as the video on how to stay warm in the winter!! I live in SC, and even though we are warm (50 & above) the most part of the year, I still want to fish when the temp drops around here. I have learned so much from your sharing and insights!!! THANK YOU MUCH…….KEEP IT COMING✝️✝️✝️

[@trentmullins1090]

Thanks for the videos! I’ve heard it said that 10% of the anglers catch 90% of the fish. Maybe the 10% watch you videos on the tough subjects. Thanks for all the information it’s making me a better fisherman.

[@bassinwithpassion3667]

Another great vid Randy. If I only had someone tell me the things you do back when I was fishing professionally I probably would still be in the game. Everything you say, whether I totally agree with it or not, makes sense if you sit back and think about it from all angles. Thanks again my friend.

[@FishingWithDamon]

This is one of your best videos I really enjoyed that bass fishing video 💯 I have been learning from your videos a lot lately I am 15 so I have lots too learn!

[@kevinfair929]

Just two days ago I pulled up to my first spot, expecting action, but after about 20 minutes, I literally thought to myself "this just doesn't feel right, no idea why, but it's time to move", decided to quickly switch areas and started slamming em. Previously I would have been stubborn since the spot looked so good... There is TRUTH to what he is saying with trusting your intuition. Randy, I've only recently stumbled upon your great knowledge and I'm glad I did. Personally, I would rather only see videos that relate to the mental side of fishing (confidence, trust in yourself, etc..). There are tons of videos on the "magic bait", but the REAL magic is having confidence in what you are throwing.

[@danomite359]

Opinions are just that. Worthless to success. But anyone can teach you something you don't know. Angling is experience. Genius is listening, learning. By the way, the wacky rig innovation was silly. LOL

[@milesbrooking7430]

Thanks, I enjoy your channel and videos everyday! When was the last time you fished in Virginia? Like James River, Potomac or Kerr Reservoir " Buggs Island"

[@LargeMouthLunkin]

My view tank too if I'm not out fishing where they can see my spot and bait 😂. On a positive note, it leaves a lot of room for those ofus trying to learn lol.

[@c.d.robirds324]

A huge part of Tournament fishing is mental! (No not when your wife calls you crazy!) Lol. I have really enjoyed these topics. Thank you.😉

[@yakheadfishing83]

Favorite video to date! keep the big picture stuff coming. Thanks Randy!

[@georgef3077]

I'm only one view, but I like the abstract stuff more than the lure stuff. I want your five decades of knowledge, not the 500th video on T-rig tips.

[@lebleup]

This info is top notch stuff. Money can’t buy experience. Thank you Randy.

[@jasonfinn5380]

Entertainment videos get more views than educational videos, that's the world we live in. I'm one of the people who appreciate the educational videos. Guess you need to find the right balance of both. Thanks Randy

[@OldMysticFantasist]

Just a recently retired casual/recreational angler here who grew up on the SSE shore of Lake Erie 8 miles from the water & moved to Central Ohio 3 decades ago, but water is still 'in my blood' (I know blood is mostly water, just...you get the idea). I go out on the water for the peace & connection with Mother Nature (evolution/ancestry) & I usually fish cause it gives me something to do with my hands & helps to keep my mind on the setting & off all the rest of life & the world. I watch vids like yours because, if I'm going to fish, I'd like to catch a bit more than I typically do & bass are usually more fun to fight & land than most other species in the waters near where I now live. So no ambition to be or belief that I'll become a great, next level angler, but fully believe that all you said here still applies to my fishing success or failure. Always been a firm believer in following your instincts/intuition, though too often I'm wrapped up in intellect to recognize what my intuition is trying to tell me. One example of when I did listen & it paid off... One day this past August, I spent literally from dawn to noon fishing a variety of recommended baits, techniques, & locations without a sngle bite, was frustrated & doing some zig zag graphing while heading for the ramp when I noticed a tiny (4 boatlengths wide & 1 deep) half shaded cove with a piece of tackle stuck on the branch of a lay down. After salvaging the tackle, something told me to tie my boat to the branch (having lost my anchor that morning) & toss a nightcrawler & float rig in the shallows in hope of at leaat catching a brim before leaving. Spent the next 4 hours landing fish after fish. In all I lost 5 bluegill at the boat & caught 23 bluegill a 7 1/2 inch largemouth a 15 inch largemouth & a 17 inch catfish in that tiny cove on that simple rig. Then caught a 10 1/1 inch largemouth trolling back to the ramp with a Crappie jig. I've repeated that cove pattern with similar results & mix of species 4 more days on 2 separate lakes since then. And I try harder now to listen/feel more & overthink less. 😎

[@treyflores6776]

Great video Randy! Hey, do you have a Lake Map Breakdown on Lake O’ the Pines in Texas. I am fishing our Dec. club tournament here to close out the year and lock up AOY. I want to practice it and was wondering if you have a lake/map breakdown of it?

[@burdettehoeppner1062]

I maybe 70 years old but i want to learn every aspect of how to be a great bass fisherman. Anything that will propell me towards maximizing my potential im all EARS. Keep making these awesome videos.

[@zacharybailey6406]

Intuition is key! Thanks for the video! My teacher has been Grand lake tournament angler for 40+ yrs. My stepdad and what you spoke on I witness every tournament as far as intuition..

[@richxyz688]

„Trust your instinct“ Seems like a no brainer but you’re bang on with it! so often people don’t though (myself included), presumably cos they’re afraid it might be the wrong decision. The paradox is, there’s no such thing as a wrong decision… EVERY decision you make is actively contributing to your experience and hence is optimising your intuition. The more you do it, the better you get at it. And in fact, this applies to everything in life. And to be honest it’s not something I’ve ever thought about like that… thanks Randy for making me stop and think about it! 😁

[@cjamato29]

I agree totally with you, using all your senses is very overlooked. Noticing every little subtle change and being totally focused and in tune with the conditions at hand can mean the difference between weighing in a limit and not. I struggle with this when I have a negative co-angler on board. Sometimes I just want to throw them overboard and keep fishing. Great topic. As Randy says, "much appreciated!" God bless you Randy, I enjoy all your videos, and your humbleness.

[@charlesgrahammacleodstuart510]

Over the years I have taught myself 48 different bass fishing techniques, and at least once a month, someone comes up with a variation of a basic style, which I call a 1.1, 1.2 etc. We all have weaknesses, and those are the ones I try to force myself to use, sometimes fishing with nothing else in the boat. When I fished back in the 90’s I discovered a “zone” (in my head) and started to think like a bass, in other words, where would I be, in this or that situation. I won two local tournaments back to back, but lost the “zone” on the next tournament and I have yet to find it again….. I credit reading the master Rick Clunn articles, that got me to that magical place. I want to find it again, and I think it will happen again this year…. Great video once again Randy, you are keeping us all on our toes…….

[@billycarson3408]

Much appreciated, just like everything in life. We were given instincts for a reason, why not use them. This part separates fishermen for sure, I expect to catch fish. Mainly because I also do the work and put time in. Thank you see sir!!

[@MrCharleswr]

I sincerely hope you will continue to talk about this subject matter. Very valuable information in my book.

[@herbsteiner1013]

The esoteric aspects of fishing are the most daunting. Americans generally have been wanting to be spoon-fed from our media, since the age of radio, through movies, then television, now the internet. Every "improvement" has made learning easier, and consequently, made us more intellectually "lazy" so to speak. Personally, I enjoy your more philosophical discussions on the sport as much as the nuts and bolts stuff.

[@alford79]

You should do 1 a week. I enjoy anything bass fishing. I try to better myself every time i go out. Great channel.

[@Michael-Skipcaster]

Really well said and it is so true! Took me years to realize that I needed to trust my instincts! When I find myself just casting as you mentioned...I now force myself to do a mental reset. A sort of fish the moment... moment. Most of the time I begin by searching my feelings about what I'm doing at that moment. Typically the missing ingredient is confidence in what I'm attempting to accomplish. I then make a change that makes me feel more confident about being successful.

[@georgeadcock2347]

Randy This is why 95% of the time I fish alone despite my wife's objections. So many people I take talk non stop and after over hours ask how much longer are we going to fish. When I say until dusk they come up with something they have to do. I have had countless trips that I blanked until 8-9 hours then slammed then for 2 or 3 hours. I love inclement weather tournaments. Most fisherman aren't full equipped to stand the rain, wind, cold etc. They are defeated before they leave the dock.

[@soosilly79]

Your videos are not being watched by inspiring professional fishermans...we are average working class people with long work hours that don't want to rig our senkos wrong when we get out on the water with our Walmart ugly stik special...you think googans viewers watch for mental preparation 😀 just give us the goods!..... Love your channel

[@edwardcowan7012]

Angling is more art than science. Understanding Bass behavior is everything. As far as baits and techniques there are a lot of redundancy. I have a good friend that’s an excellent angler and real lure junky. Until he out fishes me with something new I don’t try anything new. We both also build baits and rods. The latest “New” lures and techniques we have come up with recently have been refinement in Jig, Buzzbait and Rod design.

[@T.P.F.]

I believe the mental aspects of bass fishing is the most important part for me, cause it gets tuff on the water sometimes. Thanks for the great info

[@ronhickey8137]

I learn something Everytime I watch one of your videos. The mental part of any sport is important.

[@PCAPastorTrav]

These are 100% the videos I’m interested in. I could listen to you talk about this stuff for hours. Also, is that your house in the background? It’s a beautiful home.

[@danielw2120]

I wish you could reach out to Rick Clunn and have him on doing a segment of Q and A's on these topics.. Focusing on the mental aspects of fishing and the "zone" I don't know if he would be willing or not but I do know it would be something he loves discussing and would be absolutely epic. These young cats coming up could really benefit from something like that because it is rarely mentioned anymore. Just a thought..

[@bobbymason3420]

Good vid Randy do you think a big part of your success in using intuition comes from so much repetition? I’m 62 fished since I was 10. I sometimes have a feeling that doesn’t bear out. I’m trying to address knowledge gaps on technique and presentation. If a guy fished 6 days a month that’s his practice time how much study time is reasonable to bolster your intuitive process? Or do you think study is not a high priority? Thanks

[@davidhoffmann9809]

Randy I am new to your series and I like your approach. Most anglers suck at teaching and go directly to “you just need time on the water”. I agree with what you are saying but, emphasis on learning and practice together , even taking notes, is a prerequisite to intuition and “gut feelings” which are not magic or voodoo but a subconscious nudge reflecting your knowledge and experience. Great work Randy, I’ll watch a bunch more and subscribe to your videos because I always need a tune up. Old age has a few draw backs. Memory is one of them. Good luck pal.

[@terrytresemer2864]

Keep up with the videos, I'm a professional driver & can't be on the water all the time. I just found you a few days ago, love it! The well is drying up on new knowledge that I don't already do. Luv ya

[@toddwilliams8911]

Randy, I really appreciate all you do. I know you need to add to the 1,000+ videos on how to fish a senko because traffic is how you make your living, but to your real fans, we appreciate the deeper thoughts too, so please keep it up. Also, at the end of every video you should remind us to hit the “like” button. I know it helps your channel grow, so I try to do it, but sometimes I get so in to the video I forget. It wouldn’t be annoying, it’s just a helpful reminder for us.

[@keithdurgin3261]

Randy I think your channel hasn't come close to its potential. You are dead on about people wanting instant gratification. I appreciate that fact you are willing to share your knowledge and it doesn't go unnoticed . I've been bass fishing my whole life but mostly from small bits and canoes. I caught 3 bass at 7 lbs or just over in a 12 month period here in NH at different locations and I can tell you that following your instinct and what feels right is no joke! The statistics of someone catching a 10 lb bass in NH is less than 1% but I believe that someday I will do so . I feel I have good knowledge on what I've been doing but I continue to learn from your channel so just wanted to say thank you !!

[@catchofthedave8681]

The mental part of fishing is the most important part by far. Everyone either has or has access to the rest of the knowledge. Theres videos out there of people bass fishing in every season in every lake in the USA. Showing and explaining what they are doing in a certain season in certain weather conditions, etc. Theres lake breakdowns, theres everything. There is something to the mental just like there is something in "the power of positive thinking" Same thing happens in bass fishing. When your confidence is high, and you KNOW you are going to catch them, and things are good, you catch them. Just like when bad happens, it seems to compound. You break off a fish, then you lose a big one at the boat, etc. Subconsiously you are frustrated and irritated you are probably going faster and wilder than you realize, we've all had those bad days. This year in tournaments, I had 2 tournaments in which I didnt catch a single scoreable bass. Then I had 2 tournaments in which I placed in the top 10. When I look back at things, I realize that on those bad days, I made poor decsions, i made a million bait changes, I didn't bail out of bad areas, I tried to force it because I caught good fish there during practice, etc. It's wild how much your mental outlook affects everything. Now I try to look at fishing a tournament just a blessing to be out there at all, and stay positive and in a great mood.

[@bchristenson26]

Excellent thanks. Took me awhile to fully embrace my intuition on the water. I used to fight thru it, not sure why. Now I often stop and change, even if only for a little bit. I realized that if something is nagging me, I’m not fishing my best anyway so just go try what you’re thinking and stay in the present.

[@bigredbass7898]

So important. Keep doing these. Hopefully they will get it one day. When you keep getting skunked again and again, then you start to care more about these details.👍

[@dustinwhistlehunt6305]

I really enjoy and appreciate the mental insight that you provide.. You have spent more time on the water than most will in a lifetime. I could watch hours of video on theories and witnessed behaviors. Keep up the great work Randy 👍

[@Joshuawhiting26]

Make more of the videos like these. I really like it. That’s the hardest part to develop for me. The decision making on the water. I struggle with that… sometimes I know I’m doing the wrong thing but I haven’t developed what to change too.

[@russellgreenley1160]

Randy, 10% of the fishermen win 90% of the tournaments. You either have it or you don’t.

[@larmiisoren2568]

I like learning from all my fishing whether I catch or not, I'm grateful to have the opportunity and time in nature is healing. If you're obsessed with catching bigs only, or just focused purely on catching in general, you find yourself unsatisfied and thus incapable of learning and growing as an angler. Real fishing is a love imo

[@tigertank123]

Randy, I love this concept. I occasionally fish with a friend who is a successful flw angler. I greatly respect and treasure the time with him. On our last trip we pulled into a creek arm and he said " shut the boat off, sit still and observe for 5 minutes. Look for life in the area. Look at your mapping and the terrain. Watch how the wind moves, how the birds move... then make your decisions." So many times we're in a hurry to fish that we become narrowed in our focus.

[@mikecharleston512]

I’m all in for more on how to be a more intuitive angler. Anxiously awaiting your next video on the subject!

[@chrischoate2211]

This video is an introduction into finding the "Zone". You hear all athletes say it after dominating performance, "I was in the Zone". You and I have been in the Zone and we know what it is in fishing. Someone has never had that experience, it could be hard to understand. I explain it as a knowing... You get to the lake, you choose the area to fish, the lure, the technique based on your experience. You know the fish are there and you not only catch them, you pattern them. You have one of those days where you fish incredibly big and clean to the point of it almost being a religious experience. I hope you will do more videos on this subject "The Zone" and what it is to be "Fishing in the Zone"

[@FisForFishing777]

I got in to tournament fish really late in life it's a slow learning curve whe your competing ask guys who have been fishing the lakes for 20 years i got no help learned on my own it's tough very expensive my problem is decision makeing on the water when to leave when to stay and fishing during tournament hours for practice bite windows and prime feeding times.iam listen randy I can catch them but in tournament is a whole different story got my best bag in a major tournament this year won bass cal open i had 15 day one 23.78 on day 2 53 pounds for 3 days

[@erichildreth7562]

Please keep this kind of video coming, the mental part is tough and even though I am not competing in tournaments I am always wanting to do better at fishing and I have learned a lot from you!! We cannot thank you enough for everything that you have provided to us!!

[@johndaniels2922]

I liked the video I like the mental part get out the backhoe I’ll watch your videos as far down as you wanna dig into bass fishing

[@EdwardClarkIII]

This was a good video! Much appreciated after the this anonymous person's channel is the worst content.

[@Adam-wv8xm]

Great video Randy! Just as pertinent to a bass fisherman as to a trout guy. Please keep it coming.

[@matthewcoker9448]

DO NOT go away from mental aspects of bass fishing. If only 1 person watches and it helps then the video was worth it. That one person would be me 😆

[@crmlivelab]

I believe the term for what you're describing in the video is called unconscious competence. In order to master a subject, one must develop unconscious competence. Achieved by these three items; repetitiveness (time on the water), muscle memory ( the casting and motion aspect) situational awareness ( your fish movement and conditions aspect).

[@alanclarke8824]

Please keep your vids coming . I live in Australia and have never been over seas, but love your knowledge and hope to be able to use it to help me somehow here ( help keep my mind open to new ideas). Take care. Thanks for your time. Al.

[@jasonrutherfordbassfishing]

Yessir, successful tournament bass fishing is mental! I learned that the hard way this year. This was my first year tournament fishing and I did a lot of second guessing and just generally spinning out and it cost me bass, I didn’t start settling down till the end of the season and really felt like my mental state started to even out at the BFL regional. Awesome vids thanks Randy! Keep these coming!

[@johngalt3568]

Randy: Dude, stop worrying about the guys who don’t listen to the need for intuition. Give us that juice and forget the false reward of approval from wanna-bes. If you are going to teach us how to be above average or even great anglers, then do it and punt the people who don’t want to develop the discipline necessary to grow in the pursuit of excellence. Trust those of us who want to grow to use your coaching to help us hone our skills. Help us improve our craft. Thanks.

[@Kctfishn]

Most younguns that are buying waypoint sd cards and loading up on youtubes cheatcodes will never understand the why you are talking about. That feeling is never molded by process. They use given waypoints instead of finding their own and blame others when techniques dont work. They have no feel. Its a shame that everybody wants the answer but dont put in the work.