The No. 1 Skill Needed To Find Bass Quickly On Any Lake…

Randy gives everybody some tips and advice on how to correctly read the water to increase your fishing success. #bassfishing #advancedfishingtips #fishing #water #fishingskills #fishthemoment #intuitiveangling
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[@jamesparis2629]

Randy I'm in my 50s I have tournament fished since my early 20s in Oklahoma and I'm telling you I think honestly this is the best video you have put out so far it takes a lot of years fishing to know and understand stuff like that thank for all your knowledge sir

[@paulbruemmer9629]

THIS is the type of content you won’t find on Tactical Bassin which in my opinion is needed. Thanks Randy

[@nathanellis914]

I'm never too busy to watch and learn.

[@robertakers6520]

You’re a great teacher. I think it’d be pretty cool to see you going out on the water. Discussing this topic as you are seeing it and making changes lure changes area changes etc. Great videos Randy.

[@ericdesanto1088]

I would really love to see reading water as part of every "on the water" video you put out. If it does take experience (which makes perfect sense), then it will take thousands of videos over years of constantly sharing specific examples of what you see that makes you make specific decisions. Please!

[@holdmybeeroutdoors223]

Diggin the new intro

[@aarongreenlee7867]

I learned in grade school I am dyslexic, I think I must be when it comes to reading water too. Heard bluegill lipsmacking lilypads, tons of perch around and saw bass boil and still couldn't get a bite walking and popping a frog, punching, senko, buzzbait, and a chatterbait. Great topic Randy. I'd love to hear more on it from you!

[@jelmo1057]

Tough topic to talk through as you indicate with so many variables, clarity, temperature, wind, oxygen levels and the corresponding topic of structure, such as points, channels, brush, pads, lay downs etc…. and I’ve found what makes for high potential fishing may be different from lake to lake. I believe it’s more of a learned skill through experience rather than a taught skill. Having said that, it’s immensely helpful to learn from masters like yourself, particularly in understanding what we are experiencing when analyzing the overall fishing conditions. Sometimes we don’t know what we don’t know! Conditions may seem perfect but still not catching fish because some important variables haven’t lined up. Great video Randy!

[@Keith-vu1ig]

I appreciate your time and knowledge. I like the fact you specified many times on different topics what you really need to fish. That you are not into all the hype on new products like the different gear ratios and line

[@erichildreth7562]

Congratulations on getting 40k+ subscribers!! Nice!! I always like listening to what you have to share with us, you have soo much knowledge that you have acquired over the years out on the water that is invaluable!!

[@dannybarnhill5704]

I would like to see you do a quick rundown on how you break down a river. Great video. Thanks.

[@darrylshisler2636]

Great video, it may not be the answer that is wanted for the “quick fixers”, but it is reality. As a serious recreational fisherman, I don’t put the fish on the boat as others, and with only 2 years of experience on the water with 2 on the bank…. I do know I have so much to learn yet. By this information shared, it gives me key words of what I need to look for while trying to learn. Failure still is learning. 😎

[@barrystephens900]

Great video Randy, I feel many of us would love to see more of this! I do have a request, I fished a lot with my Dad when I was still in high school and caught quite a few fish BUT I really didn’t know what I was doing, now at 56 years old I’ve started kayak bass fishing. Could you do a video on Rod, Reel, and Line combinations for a new bass angler, that’s looking to carry 5 or 6 rods. Obviously in the kayak we can’t carry a almost unlimited amount of rods, also many people just learning, that may have a small Bass Tracker type boat, are not going to have 20 or 30 rods.

[@richardc8695]

Randy.... You have by far the best tube channel, love all your videos.....

[@randalj01]

Wish there was a way to “like” this video a hundred times. This is the type of information that is needed most. Great content!

[@treylawrence8152]

So true about difference between locating and catching bass...90% of YT content is on baits/catching bass because 90%+ of interest by viewers is in that. "What are they biting on?" is the question I always hear. I'd much rather know "what kind of pattern are they locating on?" I struggle far more with locating fish on big bodies of water and thus would much rather watch that kind of YT content...that's why guys like you, Jonny, Matt Stefan are so much more valuable than YT channels that are just bait commercials.

[@jerryice4696]

Good video, I really like this type of information.

[@stevemize8039]

This is why I watch your channel more than any other. More in depth info.

[@zachhines3610]

Love these styles of videos I’m a jig maker and I own a jig company, so naturally I fish jigs probably 80% of the time I’m fishing between arky head football heads swim jigs and brush jigs I fish them all the time I’m a 19 year old guy with probably 200 hours on a jig, but I love videos like these where pros talk about breaking down water reading conditions and water clarity because that’s how you really go from catching a 2 or 3 fish a day to catching 5 to 10 (I live in CT for reference) to me it’s all about learning bass behavior and I’m kind of a nerd about it but I just wanted to say thank you for the content it’s helps a lot of people learn more advanced strategies in the sport and opens my eyes to things I never thought of before.

[@Fugettaboutit]

Good point on the difference between older veterans and newer anglers.

[@kevinbeaudean704]

Thanks Randy. That is a tough subject for sure. Season is another variable in hard bottom pre spawn, shad present fall, deeper water access winter, shade summer. Just to name a few. Activity level of a area, birds present, it never ends. I think it becomes a 6 sense after years of fishing.

[@k-mparker]

Gooood information!!! And, you are right about spending time on the water to understand the concept. It take 20 years to get 20 years experience👍😃🎣🎣

[@fievelgoesmidwest5652]

Congrats on the 40k! Remember the under 500 sub days (I do). I'm proud of you and you have come a long long way. Dope new intro too!

[@DigiPimp2]

Hey Randy! I can relate to having a lot of information (in my field) stored in the noggin from years of experience. The ability to share it is very difficult unless you all the time in the world. I have a basic idea of what you mean and can make adjustments seeing what the water offers. But I can also see that there is so much more to this topic. Tight Lines!

[@Wherethewildthingslive]

Really enjoying your videos thank you for all this top notch information

[@fryeguy9939]

Awesome... Thanks Randy... I've been able to look at a lake , and say ... I have to give this lake a try.. And That it had potential .. I liked the video so much.. I WATCHED TWICE.. And hope to watch in the future.. Maybe during the winter months.. The Frye Guy...

[@R.AudioElectronics]

Very insightful. Exactly where I need more game. Thanks Randy it’s like you say some of the videos are more profound then just a tip on modifying a lure or whatever

[@chadsawyer4353]

Very good subject,i think most of us struggle with locating fish more than catching sometimes.I would like to be more consistent throughout the year.Thanks for your videos!🎣

[@michael476b]

I live on a 75k lake. If they drained every drop of water out of it I still wouldn't be able to find any fish.

[@clintperry799]

That's funny.

[@1965JB]

Same here!

[@keithfuson7694]

That's because all the big bass are in the deepest water hiding from you.

[@kpinsonat]

Ditto brother 😂

[@zachg5356]

Looks like you found at least 1 pretty darn nice one there.

[@dustinevans7827]

like the new logo randy!

[@wall-iflex2452]

I need more of this technical stuff One thing I want to lurn is how to read a lake better I think I'm good at it but I'm not confident in it enough just dont know what I know lol Hope you make more like this

[@johngalt3568]

Randy, maybe when you get the opportunity to do more on the water segments you could illustrate this concept in three or four places on a lake. Maybe it a topic that you and Johnny could do together in a longer format.

[@steveolsen8711]

I always look for where the birds are feeding, especially the blue heron and white egrets. At least I then know there are bait fish in the area and hope also some bass feeding on them.

[@trentstevens8645]

Loving the new video intro

[@patrickmahoney3479]

Good info. I would like to see videos that highlight high percentage areas based on the type of lake.

[@williamlarkey6340]

Please more instructions on how to find bass. We fish deep, clear highland reservoir lakes. They are tough

[@zackfronk1498]

Like the new intro

[@brandonsimpson853]

Like the new intro!!

[@Milehighsnake98]

This is the single biggest weakness I have, finding fish and finding BIGGER fish.

[@westshorebassfishing3205]

Another great video!

[@kennyhaworth9606]

Good info Could you explain Florida waters where there is nothing but cover and the water clarity is 3 to 7 feet deep

[@shaneh8128]

Great video.

[@1965JB]

Great video, great topic!

[@michaelroden8464]

Rick Clunn described it best decades ago in the artied he had published, entitled; "Seasonal Patterns".

[@greenpighunter6930]

Need more details on this topic when you get back on the water. Thanks

[@jimmckenzie5453]

Nice new intro. Great content

[@mr.skeptical3071]

Congrats on 40k!

[@bucknuts8824]

Randy, this may be a stupid question. But when you determine water charity. Do you actually drop a lure in the water and go by how deep it is before you can't see it? Can you explain this in a video. Thanks

[@tcliveaction4960]

I don't think that's a stupid question, thats what I do lol

[@mikeharris130]

I will need a follow up to this one, please.

[@richardblake4777]

How about the Rebel Deep Wee R and Super R ? Used to be great cranked.

[@jamariofranklin6311]

I stockpile all randy's uploads for when I'm out on the bank.

[@jonpotts4359]

MY LAKES ARE SMALL. CASTAIC LAKE in SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA! Would love to hear a break down of a SMALLER RESERVOIR!

[@Markisuncfan]

Randy I know you moved to the Skeeter ZXR ( and it is on my list of boats I would love to buy). $$ is a huge issue so I am looking at aluminum19-20 ft. When you ran the tin boat last year, what disadvantages did you have other than speed? I am looking at the Xpress X19 mainly and not too interested in the RT or others. If I can make the 2022 ZXR20 work that is my first choice but I doubt it will work. I just fish local tournaments and fun fish. Another reason I am interested in a tin is the very shallow water I can get to better but the main thought is once in a while to fish the intercoastal waterway here in NC once in a while. I appreciate your advice.

[@TN-Vols-Fan]

Excellent video Randy! Love the new intro graphics! Did your stepson do it for you?

[@nathanellis914]

You cant explain it. It's a feel that is inside of all of us but not everyone pays attention to.

[@jswartz1999]

How about stating optimal conditions by season

[@ricksankey7078]

thanks for another great video.... if you pull up on a spot and start catching only dinks.....is there usually bigger fish in the same spot ? can those dinks give you a clue to which baits and colors will be productive with the larger bass?

[@keithfuson7694]

The big bass are by the sandy swimming beach. The sand feels good to them.

[@aaronbrady2623]

Great video! Would always rather be able to read the water rather than have someone try to tell me they have a magic bait.

[@mikemyers7317]

Trolling works for me. See it all, while fishing. Finds active fish, then concentrate on them with other tactics. Everyone fishes shallow. Find fish that don't see many lures. Deeper water the better, even if the fish are shallow in it. Deep water cover is clarity differences, and thermoclines, and wind currents. Do not do what anyone else is doing. You can find much larger untouched bass.

[@steventakach8128]

This is the ultimate question for sure, but it’s all about understanding habitat and the food chain... call me whatever you want, but don’t call me late for dinner. Sure structure, weather , water visibility are important , but food and bio diversity are key, I once heard Rick Clunn day “ if you want to know the owl study the mouse”.

[@coltonn322]

I would say the easiest way to find bass is to locate vegetation or bank grass. Simple as that. The lake I'm by has one tributary with gator grass and thats about the only area you can get mainlake bites. Or fish the dam which usually has some smallies on it or LMB. Other than that pick up a spinnerbait and cover different areas

[@tomrippen6570]

I’ve been fishing a long time and I think it sometimes works against me, focusing on what’s worked in the past. They were here two days ago, they must still be here, right? Uh, no. I often fish alone and when fishing’s tough I talk to myself. The most common thing I say is “why am I fishing where there are no fish?”

[@williamnewell7784]

Randy. If you are in Standing Timber. Which tree attract you most?

[@seriousmechanicing]

You say that unless you have experience catching fish under a wide variety of conditions then you can't read the water. Do you have some ideas for anglers who don't have that experience to more efficiently gain the ability? A good game plan or strategic advice would be really beneficial. Thanks Randy!

[@jaydoman7540]

Time on the water PROVING or Disproving your first impression! IT CAN NOT BE GIVEN. Live & LEARN what works & what don’t work! 100s of variables CONSTANTLY!

[@seriousmechanicing]

@@jaydoman7540 I think I sort of understand what you're trying to say. Do you mean that you have to spend time just pulling up to a spot and trying to get bit on whatever you think might work based on the conditions? Surely you need a gameplan on what you're going to throw, how you're going to throw it, and how long until you try something different? What in your opinion are the most important variables to focus on?

[@jaydoman7540]

@@seriousmechanicing once you experience success you can THEN develop a MEANINGFUL game plan! If you’re serious about learning, JUST GO FISHIN cause IT’S GOOOOD FOR YA!

[@randyblaukatintuitive]

It's hard to explain because it's more of a "look". The best way if you don't have a lot of experience is to read about techniques that work well under a specific set of conditions. That way you can have some foundation...thx!

[@em3rg3nce9]

I have 2d sonar on my console unit and 2d and down scan on my bow mount unit. Am I just out of luck for finding fish deep?? I always check the maps and find the points and such. But when I get there I feel like I'm fishing dead water 90% of the time?? Any suggestions how to find that spot on the spot?

[@rocks1954]

I have learn that if you want to learn water get out on the lake every chance you get. Do not have a favorite place. Here in northern Mi, where most of are water is pretty clear I will get out on a calm day on drive. I take no rods I just drive. Hubbard Lake on a calm day you can see apppox 10ft deep. I idle my motor on steer with my trolling motor. I went from 2-3 places to about a dozen so. But it takes a lot of time to do this. It took me a dozen trips and about 2-3 years to REALLY do my homework. Its not easy to get calm conditions!

[@dlach3139]

Here for the 100 diff scenarios

[@kissmybass399]

Randy I would love you to take me out and show me on the water anytime let me know thanks for your insight I’ve really have seen some success from knowledge

[@PizzaCologne3]

I would to fish with you one day

[@randomschmo5778]

Next time Randy is on the water, maybe a good time to show how he chooses bait color based on the water clarity?

[@buddytrent1351]

Live scope is the new answer to finding bass you will never be fishing where there’s no fish expensive but if your fisherman what’s a couple thousand dollars lol

[@edwardcowan7012]

Good attempt at a impossible subject. I would add, fish your strengths

[@keithfuson7694]

I find the big bass in the cafeteria pigging out.

[@ericyokley334]

Catching is the easy part....

[@jacquelynswartz4671]

I can’t sit here and tell you but I will any ways what the hell else m I gonna do

[@S2pidMedia]

If you can't read water, catching fish will always be a matter of luck.

[@jamesf1525]

Raises more questions than gives answers, much like music.....when all else fails, try practicing. Being older than Randy, I won't have decades more to learn this skill. Have to settle for a little knowledge.

[@kenlay2392]

Its the only sport you get more open minded as you age....

[@twinkietwinkie9258]

they turkey headed bass fisherman....gobble gobble

[@keithfuson7694]

The key is to make 2000 casts in ten hours.

[@fujboy8365]

Next request. They sprayed the lake! Weed lines are dying or gone! Lake looks ugly. Just drove two hours to fish it. Now what?

[@j.christopherhickman2060]

Plain and simple , I don’t get it .