The Story Of Matt's 12+ lber Pond Fishing From Shore!

[@LawsonLindseyFishing]

Matt you are an incredible story teller and fisherman.

[@dylanward2083]

Fishing With Lawson Lindsey what's up Lawson

[@LawsonLindseyFishing]

Dylan Ward just watching bass fishing vids haha

[@williambannister1127]

Larson as peric would say

[@tacticalbassin]

Thanks so much Brother!

[@jakemiller9478]

Fishing With Lawson Lindsey u catch any shhhhnook lately?

[@mr.fatbasstard648]

27x27 maybe the back half of her was 12lbs lol. Caught my first of many DD at the dam in lake Chabot Ca. She costs me $500.00 in fines and fees for trespassing and fishing in restricted water. We were foolish rebellious kids without a dime in our pockets. We parked at the golf course so we didn't have to pay an entry fee and slid down the steep hillside and got an insane case of poison oak and looked like burn victims. Took two hours in the dark to get back up the hill only to find that our car was locked behind the gate in the parking lot. By the time we were finally able to leave it was 4 a.m. and another fine was tacked on. Was it worth it at the time?? Oh hell yes it was!!! I am not proud of what we did many years ago and if my kids ever do that I'll kick their asses and then smile proudly knowing they inherited the bass fishing fever bug

[@tacticalbassin]

Bwahahahahaha I love it!!! The sickness is real! We'd never condone it looking back... and you better believe we'll make a kid pay the fines... but we'll know exactly where they're coming from the whole time. :-)

[@ctyakfishin1039]

Dude, I love how in depth your stories are! I felt as if I was there. Just awesome!

[@tacticalbassin]

Thank you Vinny!!

[@nrc2024]

Matt sgot the coolest virtual hook sets for sure

[@drumandball]

Noslen Cabrera lol so true

[@victorxavier9977]

Absolutely awsome story Matt!! Your parents raised you right even at that young age you knew the importance of releasing that bass. So happy you got a photo, if you do have a mount I would love to see it. Thanks for sharing your story!

[@tacticalbassin]

Thank you Victor! I never got the mount because I was very blessed to start catching even bigger bass in the following years. Here is my biggest to date... kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXLLgKKDoMZnmqs

[@FSD_1776]

You're a good man. I have yet to break a double digit bass. I know I lost a double digit in South GA a few years ago but I will continue to pursue one. You're story reminds me of when I was a kid. Snuck into a private golf course in Miami FL and fished the whole day in the rain with my friends, catching small bass here and there. right before leaving I decided to put on the last beat up black Culprit worm I had left. Casted a long shore and nothing...Made one last cast to where the drop off would be and felt the sudden bump of a fish. Set the hook and landed a 7lb large mouth. Held it in the water until one of my friends returned with a disposable camera to take pics of it. Great memories that you will never forget.

[@tacticalbassin]

That's so awesome! That sticks with you for life

[@beardedbassprojekt6639]

These are exactly the moments we live for, all my PBs are seared to my mind forever, happy also that some of those I have on video to relive anytime. Tight lines gents!

[@tacticalbassin]

Thank you Brother! Its amazing to relive them isn't it???

[@beardedbassprojekt6639]

TacticalBassin I'd say the only thing better is to kick it up a notch or some!

[@suziki97]

Matt, I’ve been in a MISSION to catch my first double digit this year. I can relate heavily to the stage of life you were in when you caught that fish. Strictly a pond/bank fisherman, barely able to put fuel in my truck to get to spots. The other day I was slow rolling a bladed jig through deeper grass (at a pond that a 10.6lb had been caught) and had something stop my bait then just started swimming off with drag more steady then I’ve ever felt, straight down the shoreline. I had unfortunately cast up to a point and she took off right around it when my line hit the vegetation and popped it off. That feeling where it could have been a 3 with serious momentum or an absolute monster. It’s been haunting me for the past days since it happened. Listening to big bass story after big bass story, It makes me even more hungry to land my first monster. Thank you for sharing your stories.

[@jerrylawson8723]

Great story matt im a bank fisher by heart grew up here in tn fishing every bank around i could stand on lol,got the bug from my grandfather taking me and my little brother when we was small kids,we used can poles at first the went to spinnig reel and topwater torpedos,loved the torpedo bite nothing like it as a small child it was like a dinosaur blowin up out of the water i still love fishing torpedos to this day even tho i know a ton more now its hard to leave youre roots,ive honestley learned alot from you and tim over the years of watching and just wanted to thank you guys for doing auch a great deed teachin all thes young and old guys how to effectively chase bass and catch them thanks for the storys and the knowledge truly great guys keep it going strong brother

[@KeepinItReelFishing]

MAN....what a story! From the moment you mentioned chasing her along the bank I physically couldn't remove the smile from my face. Its so amazing when the story of the catch matches the magnitude of the fish. Thanks for sharing Matt!

[@tacticalbassin]

Thanks so much for watching and supporting Tim and I, we really appreciate it!!

[@troycote4503]

Some of your old stories are so inspiring to go back and watch. We eliminate all the variables to make us better fisherman, but some of those first fish when we weren't as proficient we're some of my best memories. Yes, 6 to 6.5 rods 10 to 12 mono, is how I cut my teeth learning to fish. Merry Christmas to you and Tim. Hope you and your families have a wonderful Christmas ⛄!

[@titangreer3501]

a lot of people I fish with don't have the "fire" underneath their belts, the fish that changed their perspective on fishing or what gets you into it for life. I can tell from this video and the story alone, that was probably the fish that changed your life for fishing. I have yet to catch a double digit, but from all the species I have caught i.e. bass, steelhead, salmon, trout, walleye and others, I'm in it for life. loved the video, keep it up. you got the fire underneath your belt matt

[@tacticalbassin]

Yeah buddy!!! Keep pushing forward and you'll get that double digit! And more importantly, you're still going to meet those like minded people. They're out there man and if you stay with your passion you'll connect with them.

[@SabbathTheBlack]

This is what life is all about, amazing memories you will never forget. You and Tim are some incredible teachers and seem like great stand up guys. Just wanted to say thanks for everything you both have taught me and im sure i'll have more questions in the future. Which you always respond and answer truthfully. Mad respect and gratitude for you guys.

[@tacticalbassin]

Thanks so much Adam!

[@AlexRuddFishing]

Awesome story as always! Really digging everything you guys are putting out

[@tacticalbassin]

Thanks so much Alex!!

[@tbone198786]

Awesome Matt. I can't imagine how exciting that must be. Hopefully one day I will find out what its like. Just keep grinding, and the day will come.

[@tacticalbassin]

You nailed it Tony! Just keep grinding, your turn is right around the corner!

[@tbone198786]

TacticalBassin Thanks

[@adamwilcox1650]

This video gave me chills. This is what it is all about thanks, Matt.

[@tacticalbassin]

Thanks so much for watching Adam!

[@MasterGhilieman]

Story time Sunday! Make this a new series!

[@tacticalbassin]

That's a great idea!!!

[@chippyrl3715]

@@tacticalbassin it’s 5 years later and we still need more stories!!

[@mr.edmiston6725]

I love sitting around listening to everyone's story that got this Drug of fishing pumping through our vanes! We all have that one story that got us hooked! Sweet story man! Thanks for sharing.

[@tacticalbassin]

Thanks so much Dustin!

[@davidshellhaas1730]

Great story!! Can tell you still get excited talking about it--Thanks!

[@tacticalbassin]

Thank you for watching David!!

[@itzBreezyFool]

Your channel is the only fishing channel that constantly give us great tips and techniques to catch big ones. Really really love the stories bud!!! keep it up!!!

[@tacticalbassin]

Thanks so much Blake!

[@jenniferlombardi5895]

always enjoy the stories would love to have seen you chasing that fish

[@rawson74]

Thanks for sharing these stories...I would love to hear the story behind all of the other baits in that shadow box.

[@tacticalbassin]

Thank you Jamie! I think we'll do it... we'll scatter them through this year.

[@HowieDewitt7575]

1st class from top to bottom, tactical bassin is awesome

[@josephviola7898]

Best bass fishing story I've ever heard.

[@jasoneric5969]

That’s an amazing story. You are very talented with words and descriptions

[@ericvogel4933]

yeah...i felt like i needed a beer and a fire while watching this. thanks for this video...its videos like these that get me through the winter over here in new england. cheers.

[@tacticalbassin]

Ha! Thanks Eric! With all this great feedback we've decided to shoot more of this style video and will periodically mix them in.

[@onfootbassin]

I'll never forget what the massive headshakes from my PB 7lber felt like. A kid I just met asked me to show him how to fish and I whacked a 7 right in front of him with a Lucky Craft Pointer 78 so in October. My heart may have stopped lol.

[@sonnyadams8023]

I could listen to your storys all day love the way you tell them.👌

[@vincentkenton6064]

Great story I’m in the same place right now. No boat, this past season was my first for bass and still have a lot to learn. This gives me hope thanks for the great content keep up the good work.

[@tacticalbassin]

This is your year! Stick to it!

[@TheJTTaylor000]

If we only had video of Matt running down the bank. Great story Matt. Thanks for sharing.

[@kevindunahoo6401]

My favorite video so far! Makes me want to do some more pond hopping.

[@tacticalbassin]

Thank you Kevin!

[@timothymorales6048]

thats amazing. i got a 10+lber with no one around and in 2004 when no one had camera phones. biggest bass of my life to this day and i have no evidence

[@chanzk6431]

Matt's a beast so is tim.love u guys

[@jodytho]

great story and great re-telling of the story!! it looked like you were truly reliving that day!! maybe tomorrow when I go fish from shore I'll have a similar story....

[@tacticalbassin]

Good luck Jody! And thanks so much!

[@lonestarswimbait9068]

pond fishing is mostly all i do, and catch hogs. being a single father cant afford a boat. i do just fine from the bank.

[@williambannister1127]

Thats awesome man!!!

[@tacticalbassin]

Nothing wrong with tearing it up from shore! Great job Brother!!

[@weouchhere9338]

apexx bassin same here man, it's fun!

[@treybrafford3493]

i hate bank fishing

[@JBWAngling]

Nothing wrong with the shore. Some of my best fish have come from the shore

[@scottbunning6737]

Man I would love being a fish guide as a job so much better than roofing all day but you gotta be a great fisherman with spots etc great boat I’m 29 and just now getting back into the game you guys are blessed for sure

[@tedmccarthy1401]

Matt!!!!! I can't believe it!!!!!! The only problem with this story is now I can't decide which story I enjoyed more!!! The 17lbs or this one???? Totally rad Matt and thanks again for everything and keep up the good work!!!! Quest for giants

[@tacticalbassin]

Thanks so much Ted! I'm living proof that any knucklehead can make it work! hahaha

[@victormclain1602]

more stories, its so awsome and inspiring to here these

[@tacticalbassin]

Thank you Victor! Perhaps I'll tell the stories of that shadow box throughout this year.

[@vietluu6054]

I love that story! Got me in the feelz!

[@wernerstrydom7064]

Matt you a legend, love your stories, my fav part in all your stories is where you say "it loaded up, and I CRACKED THAT FISH"!!!! Nice man!

[@nrc2024]

Thanks for sharing your stories with us! Good stuff

[@tacticalbassin]

Thanks Brother... and that's hilarious!

[@Nategoodwinfishing]

awesome story! i love these "memory" videos helps to bring everyone back to reality and remember why we all pursue our goals in fishing. its so easy to lose track of why we fish through sponsors tournaments and just social media "competition" keep up the good work guys truly the best you tube channel right here

[@tacticalbassin]

Thanks so much Nate!! The water gets muddy, it really helps to bring it all back once in a while.

[@kdub1255]

What an incredible story.. I dream of a catch like that!

[@MP-fy1et]

Great story ! I always enjoy a good fishing story.

[@tacticalbassin]

Thank you MIke!

[@daltonyarbrough4419]

that's an awesome story. I love how excited you get when telling story's.

[@tacticalbassin]

Thank you Dalton! Its awesome to get to relive those moments sharing them with you guys.

[@daltonyarbrough4419]

I also want to say thank you for replying to all these comments. thank you for taking and time and reading them and replying.

[@tacticalbassin]

You're welcome Bud, we appreciate all of the support of the channel, its the least we can do.

[@brettdote4882]

Lmao... I said "thunk"... the same exact time you did... ✌️😂 thanks for sharing Matt!

[@OldLadyAngler]

Awesome awesome story! I sure wish I had one like that to tell!! Thanks for sharing, Matt.

[@ChrisPowellFishingTV]

Man I can wait till I break a double digit after watching all three of those videos where y'all talk about those finned freaks of nature!! My wife and I have caught together have caught 6 bass over 8lbs in the last two years we just haven't broke that double digit yet! It's only a matter of time!! Thanks for sharing!!

[@tacticalbassin]

Your turn is coming Chris! Keep pushing forward and it will happen!!

[@Rompii]

The stories you tell are so freaking vivid man. I could see it with my own eyes almost... You should for sure write a book

[@tacticalbassin]

Thank you Ronnie!! I've toyed with the idea.

[@Gunforhire70]

awesome love hearing stories of big catches.

[@tacticalbassin]

Thank you!!

[@ZZ430T56]

Great story on a cold winter day here.

[@tacticalbassin]

Thank you!!

[@YEEYEEFishing]

Super big bass for sure a dream catch

[@ATFISHING]

Great story.....nice to hear how it all got started.

[@tacticalbassin]

Thanks Brother!!

[@shelbydaniel1260]

You and Tim are freaking legends!! I love watching yall, and hearing all your stories!!

[@Rufuszack1]

Thanks for sharing that awesome story. Alway appreciate your videos and the links to tackle warehouse. Keep them coming.

[@tacticalbassin]

Thank you David!!

[@phytobedo]

Love these stories, and you had a picture to boot!

[@tacticalbassin]

Thanks Brother!! Great hearing from you!

[@tedmccarthy1401]

Matt!!!!! I can't believe it!!!!!! The only problem with this story is now I can't decide which story I enjoyed more!!! The 17lbs or this one???? Totally rad Matt and thanks again for everything and keep up the good work!!!!

[@ashtongarren]

Nice one love the story. Your always by yourself when you catch the big ones.

[@tacticalbassin]

Back then I fished in good weather, bad weather, early or late, didn't matter... it was hard to find anyone willing to tag along. We'll tell some more stories and I'm not always alone :-)

[@loganhunsinger1943]

Nice story. I got excited just listening!

[@mjyfishing1122]

Maaann!! this story get me all excited and pumped up ! I cant wait to catch my DD !! I cant wait !! I love it when you tell storys !

[@tacticalbassin]

Thank you so much!! Your turn is coming Brother!!

[@mjyfishing1122]

I hope its soon!! and your welcome

[@DrewWithington]

Brilliant storytelling straight to camera.

[@tacticalbassin]

Thank you Drew!

[@Roboworm99]

awesome experience, thanks for sharing with us

[@tacticalbassin]

Thanks for watching Ray!

[@christaylor4086]

Got me pumped up for the weekend!!! Awesome story!

[@tacticalbassin]

Thanks Bud! Have a blast this weekend!

[@MarkNJBass]

Great story.....thanks for sharing.

[@tacticalbassin]

Thanks for watching Mark!

[@wcnormjv120]

Awesome story!!! Keep up the great videos! Your videos have me all excited and ready to catch a big ole bass on a swimbait!

[@tacticalbassin]

Thanks Bud! Its your turn, let us know when it happens!

[@wcnormjv120]

TacticalBassin Will do for sure!

[@boricuasoy411]

Guys, the videos keep getting better and better. As always the details and vivid descriptions are awesome. I'm shooting for my first double digit this year. Thanks you you both I believe I'm ready to call ch her and have the know how to bring her in. Thanx✌🏼🎣

[@weouchhere9338]

That's so badass! I'm in my pond fishing days right now, I hope to hook up on a monster like that one of these days! That's so cool!

[@tacticalbassin]

Thanks Brother! Your turn is coming just keep pushing forward

[@FrogEaters]

Great story!! I can relate on the freaking out part and asking a complete stranger to take pics but my fish wasn't even half that size. 🎣

[@tacticalbassin]

Its all relative and they're all worth freaking out about!! Thank you for watching and commenting Tom!

[@ClayWilliamson]

Good story Matt, I didn't even have a scale when I caught my PB but didn't think to cut the line lengths... Good Tip!

[@tacticalbassin]

Thanks Brother! That tip has saved the day quite a few times for us.

[@billfromelma]

Hey Matt, wow, great story and description ! I could see it all as you told it. Awesome fish. I'm out of breath from running down the bank. Whew!

[@billfromelma]

So I went back and watch again to make sure I got it right. You said desire and passion. That is the key element to success! Hopefully the young people watching will hear this message and apply this to their future. Keep up the great work guys. Your teaching fishing but the example you are setting is far reaching.

[@tacticalbassin]

Thank you so much Bill! I love that you came along for the ride and appreciate the kind words.

[@joeyerickson6892]

Awesome story, please keep them coming

[@tacticalbassin]

Will do! Thanks for the support!

[@gpb29]

Great story, Matt. Loved it. I could picture the whole thing while you were telling it. Makes me want to get out and find some open water...it's 32 degrees here in NJ right now. Can't wait for Spring!!

[@cotetroy242]

gpb29 It was 10 in Massachusetts this morning. Wasn't last year incredible for us in the Northeast? I can't wait for spring!

[@gpb29]

I did find some open water today, and plan to get on it tomorrow when the temps rise a little. Sketchy weather here, but opportunities are out there. Matt and Tim are so lucky to have that California weather on their side. Those tanks they pull in are also considerably larger than what we have to catch here in NJ.

[@tacticalbassin]

We're very blessed, no doubt about it! It was snowing here this week but we never freeze up hard like you guys do. Thanks for supporting us and good luck on that open water!

[@jeremybates5207]

Great story Matt! It seems like it always happens that way. My own largest bass and many others I've witnessed came from shore and were not exactly fishing trips but more like,"lets go take a few casts". Quick and dirty and never a scale or sometimes a camera as well. But that's why we fish I suppose. It can happen any minute.

[@tacticalbassin]

100% why we fish! You just never know.

[@kongvang4132]

Love the story. My favorite part was when you said you were chasing that bass and holding the rod in the air. Stories like these gives us bank anglers hopes of catching a double digit bass on shore.

[@tacticalbassin]

You can do it brother!! Thanks for writing

[@wizardgamezemptybeercanz1621]

Love these stories hoping to catch a big sob with my son some day .

[@mitshaw83]

I'm so ready to hit that double digit mark. That is definitely one of my goals for this year. Awesome story Matt.

[@tacticalbassin]

Thanks Brother! You can do it!!!

[@bradenhunter5302]

Incredible. Live the story's and the channel

[@tacticalbassin]

Thank you Braden!

[@ilyasschellekens]

awesome story Matt!

[@TheSnake2009]

Wonderful story Matt. Some day I hope to be able to tell a similar one!!

[@tacticalbassin]

Thank you!! Your turn is coming!

[@stevemartin8744]

Awesome story

[@nathansomers8599]

Incredible story can't wait for more vids

[@tacticalbassin]

Thank you Nathan! Many more to come!

[@cheronecom]

This guy tells the best stories.

[@tacticalbassin]

Thank you Mark!!

[@lokisavage973]

love the channel you guys have helped me a lot my pb is 12 lbs also I also caught a nice 8er bank fishing bank fishing is what I do most the time I think theres pros an cons but I love it either way thanks for your time man have a good one

[@tacticalbassin]

Thank you for the support Devon! Congrats on the 12, that is awesome!!!

[@BH-xn8ow]

Your an amazing story teller Matt, as a new pretty new bass fisherman and someone who uses an old quantum reel with green mono like you did back then, this one really hit home haha.

[@tacticalbassin]

Thank you Brother!! And that's awesome... your turn is coming to stick a giant from the bank!

[@fresnobassn744]

These are my bed time stories 👍👍

[@BBob33524]

great story. I just got my first boat and can't wait to get out to the water

[@tacticalbassin]

Thanks Bob! You're going to have so much fun!!

[@benhoxsie7027]

I love listening too your stories!!!!

[@tacticalbassin]

Thank you Ben!

[@Search-money]

Man!!! Great story, this just gets me pumped to get out there and get me a dd!

[@tacticalbassin]

Thanks Greg! You can do it, good luck!

[@mindobersaglia3374]

I enjoy the way you teach your videos

[@tacticalbassin]

Thank you!!

[@yingyang803]

Freaken awesome story Matt. Just like you said it's going to be an awesome year.

[@tacticalbassin]

Thank you Brother!!

[@robmarquis7532]

Epic story Matt!!!

[@lemesnil1]

Freakin awesome!!!!!!!!!!! This is str8 killa!!!! Love your lure box display... legendary....

[@tacticalbassin]

Thank you Cameron! We'll try to incorporate the other stories in that box this year.

[@tackletalktv9210]

It's crazy the stories we have that got this drug of fishing pumping through our vanes!!

[@tacticalbassin]

Amen Brother! They're all different but they all end in addiction :-)

[@urbanbassslayers]

I love this Video and how much it inspires me. You are my Teacher on and off the water. I was on a spot last year during the spawn that had a 2-3 pound male, and 3-4, 7-10+ pound Females competing to take the spot with the male. I tried for three days to get one of the females to commit with two missed hooksets. I know where they spawn now, so it's a matter of waiting till spring for that option.

[@Two_Buck]

Great story. Thanks man.

[@tacticalbassin]

Thanks for watching!

[@10us101]

makes my heart warm thanks

[@tacticalbassin]

Thanks for watching Larry

[@joshkendrick9468]

Awesome story Matt

[@tacticalbassin]

Thank you Josh!!

[@injentech42]

epic story! happy to see this channel grow

[@tacticalbassin]

Thank you!!

[@mcaetano2000]

Great story! Loved it! I only fish from the bank (and I think I'll never buy a boat), so, I want more videos about fishing for big bass from the bank! ;)

[@tacticalbassin]

Thanks Marco! We're boat guys now but we weren't always. We'll try to incorporate more and more of the bank fishing aspects into our videos this year.

[@zachshott7833]

Awesome story!