The TRUTH Behind Finding & Catching BASS

[@suziki97]

Fishing is meditation to me. Meditation is doing something without expectation of anything in return and just to be present in the moment. I truly love the feeling of a fishing rod in my hand and just casting and working the baits. You can’t go into a fishing trip with any expectation at all, or you will disappoint yourself. You have to go into each and every trip with the same level headed not expecting anything mindset. It’s truly therapeutic

[@imboredidid1]

as a beginner bank angler, this video really means a lot. i went through a a few months where getting skunked was the default. i was lucky enough to catch a one or two here and there to keep me interested, but it was always a struggle and things got extremely frustrating. my patience eventually paid off and the skunk streak finally broke. all the information i had gathered from experienced anglers and fishing youtube channels like this one gave me the knowledge and confidence to keep on going. thank you Tyler!

[@BenFranklin813]

Just NAILED my struggle. A couple months ago, I picked up a rod again for the first time in YEARS. I went to my local pond and caught 5 bass. The next time was 2 then it was zero and then it was weeeeeeks of nothing. I feel your pain.

[@mikee9464]

Yea man. I feel ya. I just finally got a regular hand paddle kayak and now it's 110° outside....back to the bank in early mornings....its always a struggle either way though. We need to go half on a boat hahaha

[@collector_effectors]

Your content always feels super down to earth and real. Thanks for the great insights Tyler. I try to just remember that fishing isn't always catching and being outside and in tune with nature is a gift. When I get a slonch donkey out of a tree it's a bonus!

[@BassFishingHQ]

That is great perspective to have!! Thanks for watching!

[@wigglypotato128]

this video came at a perfect time for me. yesterday i went fishing for 3 hours and didn’t catch a single thing and lost my jr contender that i just got. i felt so discouraged and didn’t want to fish for a while but now i feel motivated again. thank you so much.

[@skylarhebert2383]

Just got back into bass fishing(haven't been fishing in general since 2010) and i had some pretty hard days over the last month. Experimented with jigs colors and rigs. I learned so much from KZbin vids and talking to fellow fishermen. Learned bass behavior and now im crushing it. Slow days aren't a problem anymore, i understand that thats just a part of fishing. The video is just confirmation, its always good to know we are not alone.

[@Dave-jo1hf]

For me fishing is just an excuse to get out on the lake and get away from everything. Catching is just icing on the cake.

[@kevinmcglothlin7347]

This is awesome. Keeps me motivated. Atm I'm learning to fish offshore structure. I saw you at a tournament with some really nice small mouths and that motivated me to learn and go after them. I caught my first small mouth at a community spot. It was enough to give me confidence. Your a great teacher. Thanks for what you do.

[@fisherman9317]

From my experience, catching bass in the heat of summer is just as challenging as catching them in the coldest parts of winter. In fact, I believe catching bass in the winter may be easier than this time of year. At least in the winter the bass are more grouped up and in predictable locations (ends of main lake points, bluff walls, 45 degree riprap banks, etc.). Also, fishing pressure is substantially less in the winter. For sure, hot summer days can be a grind to catch fish.

[@Bigdawg5276]

This channel is highly underrated. I watch tons of fishing channels and I have to say I have had the most success using the advice/fishing techniques that you provide than anyone else that I watch. Thanks, and keep it coming.

[@wesmattless5776]

Your videos like this are why you’re one of my favourite creators on YT. What a great reminder that it’s called fishing, not catching. Good stuff Ty!

[@dragoninja13]

Ty, i love your content from the straight fishing to your tips and tricks and videos like this. I get skunked all the time, i fish Lake Hickory, in Hickory, N.C. which isn't known to be the best bass fishing but there are some good ones in there!! This video right here makes me feel validated for all the times i go out and fish all day, power, finesse, all softener kinds of cover, shallow, deep, and throw every bait and lure in the box and still come home empty handed. It's nice to know even the pro's have days like that too. You're awesome man keep up the great work!!

[@DFWdarin]

Thank you for the video. What a breath of fresh air it couldn't have came at a better time for me. I have really been struggling and after having really high hopes for this summer after doing so well last summer. I've gone three times in the past week and after coming up empty the first two times I actually woke up at 3:00 in the morning and went to fish some rip-rap for a couple hours before i had to be at work. I only got one bite on a top water. ... So I'm probably about to leave and go again until I catch at least one.

[@northbaybassanglers1068]

Are you fishing from a boat/kayak or the bank?

[@DFWdarin]

Bank yesterday, normally a kayak though

[@northbaybassanglers1068]

@@DFWdarin if you are on a kayak man go look for shallow to mid deep water holding a lot of grass. From 5am to about 7am you are almost guaranteed a top water bite during the summer. After 7am start throwing a keitech swim bait. Like a 3.3. The bass in my lake eat smaller bass and bluegill. So I use the 3.3 or 3” AYU and bluegill pattern swim baits. Cast them into the grass an let them fall. You’ll definitely get a bite on the fall ! I don’t know what state or lake you fish but I hope that helps.

[@DFWdarin]

@@northbaybassanglers1068 thanks that will help I haven't been able to venture far away from the riff wrap because of the wind here in Texas I fishing North Texas on a reservoir lake ray Hubbard. The wind has started to die down though now so I should be able to venture off into more grass flats yeah thank you for the advice I think it's going to help I definitely do that I was throwing a mag draft I think it's a little too big even the 6-in. After summer solstice last year I did so well with the Cinco and with the floating salt crawl I just thought for sure this year I would demolish them I did catch a pretty good one about 6 lb on a rattle trap during the fall. I have a deeper depth finder I using my kayak and I've located some pretty nice little bluffs and grass humps.

[@DFWdarin]

Sorry for the spelling I'm driving and using the voice recorder

[@rlperrin3876]

Thank you for sharing the reality of fishing, for me catching is a part of the experience. Seeing how God paints a beautiful picture where ever I go and there just happens to be fish there makes it all the better. I learn so much from your video because they are so detailed, I have been Bass fishing for a year now, and today I caught about 15 lbs Lg Mouth. Thank you for your help, you are a Blessing,

[@F1Hopeful]

Your best video yet!!!!!! The truth. It’s a mental game. Period. Last Cast has the same value as the first one. You just don’t stop. Thanks!

[@Nazareneanobis]

Dude!!! I really needed this! I've been struggling the last couple weeks. It's nice to know I'm not alone!

[@clydesharman2053]

I’m really glad you brought this up Just a few weeks ago I followed some of your advise I bought few different lures went early the next day I caught a 8-10lbs large mouth then an hour later a 6 lbs er and then a 3 Was crazy to me probably 20lbs or better with three fish The next day I went to the same place and same time same lures. And got nothing. I fished 5 hours and finally switched to a zoom bubble gum worm Texas rig and caught two dinks Completely convinced I’d go catch again some huge fish. Really crushed my confidence and I just keep at it .

[@jdread873]

Nice truth telling, I wish more KZbinrs would use a timer to let viewers see exactly the time between catches

[@alldayeverydayfishing2433]

I’ve found your videos very helpful over my time watching you

[@ElliottGFishing]

I really like this perspective on fishing. We can definitely get bogged down in seeing what other guys are catching and trying to fish by the textbook. We just have to keep grinding and trying different things.

[@cjtxpride8871]

We've all been there. I'm currently struggling catching anything on our local ponds. The local places are really high pressured. So I went to a private pond, caught several small bass. Missed the two biggest ones, but still just enjoyed my time on the water. When it starts to seem like I am going to get skunked, I start trying different styles and colors. So I start using as a learning experience.

[@ssgtraylloyd]

This why I follow you, honestly an great content. I always learn something from you. Thank you from Dayton ohio

[@svn45246]

Man I’ve been out on a few saltwater tuna trips that cost me close to 1K bucks each time. And I’m not a rich man by far check to check and save them pennies guy. And we went out for almost 3 days and didn’t see a fish the first day and saw a few the next but no biters. That hurt. But still kept going out. It’s that feeling of drag screeching and not knowing. Now I’m all freshwater and your videos connect really well. It’s about the hunt. Not the kill. You against nature. Sometimes nature wins. Thanks man!

[@PMac]

I needed this. Going back out tomorrow with a fresh attitude. Thanks.

[@johnshuptrine3392]

Thanks for this. I have fished all my life for fun, watched a ton of videos (and gotten better), but it is nice to hear the Pro side of it.

[@dennisederer3594]

Excellent video. I study KZbin videos; I rig my rods; I make sure my tackle boxées are in order before launch. Then brain fog. Sometimes it lasts all day.

[@kylepowers179]

That pretty much sums up my fishing lol, sometimes I'll go weeks without catching a bass from my boat dock but I'll still go down and fish because that morning or evening could be the day. Awesome video sir.

[@brandonrampey7669]

Thanks for the help on your channel been struggling a lot lately but I'm getting better with the more of your videos I watch

[@lannyseals2084]

You are speaking truth brother! Just the other day it took me all day just to catch a half pound smallie and that was on the way back to the ramp! Seems like I have days like that more than I would like to admit, but I know that's fishing and how it goes and I always have to take the good with the bad

[@jamesburton5242]

I will be 79 this month. On my last 4 trips I have caught zero bass. I mean not even getting a decent strike! I fish a spotted bass lake I am told is loaded with spotted bass. Two days ago I had bait fish all around me and could see bass feeding. But, I never got a hit. I tried different lures matching the hatch, but to no avail. I have fished large mouth all my life. I moved to Birmingham and the closest lake is this spotted bass lake. Few large mouth but I am too old and unstable to stand and flip. So I have to rely on sitting and casting. I appreciate this video because it is good to hear, "Don't give up, you are just having a bad run." But at the ramp guys are telling me they aren't catching anything either. So cannot understand why I am having a hard time catching fish. But I will go again next week, this time by myself to stay focused.

[@arthurpusateri9308]

An idea for a video…I live in the Phoenix AZ area. As you know it gets quite hot in the summer during the day. I really enjoy fishing so when I go I like to stay out for a while. The heat makes that hard during the day so I go out late in the afternoon, I catch the evening bite, fish all night, and then catch the morning bite before I head home. I would like to know what I can do to catch more bass at night, say between 10pm and 4am. I think this would be a great idea for a video, even if you aren’t able to fish that late, perhaps you could just talk about what people can do to catch bass this late. I’m not the only one on the water at these times. Thanks for your consideration.

[@BassFishingHQ]

I am planning on a night fishing video very soon

[@chrisworthy5539]

I love your vids brother I take your methods and go out and not only do I try them but they work for me your definitely a top tier bass fishing channel. Also maybe could you consider doing a uncut raw video of fishing to show us the good but also the the down days of fishing. As long as you keep pumping out these videos I’ll be here 🤘🏻

[@crowe1974]

Definitely like the video good to hear about other people's struggles knowing you're not the only one

[@jasonmixon508]

Great video as always, thanks for all the knowledge you share on here. Greatly appreciated.

[@BassFishingHQ]

Thanks Jason! I appreciate you watching

[@northbaybassanglers1068]

I wish I could bring everyone who’s struggling to catch bass out to the lake I fish. I’m no expert but I know where to find fish on one lake. Nothing makes me more happy then watching people I bring out catch fish. Especially people who get excited about catching a fish. Definitely inspires me to be a guide

[@ryanwilcox8866]

Never clicked faster!!! Great video and really encouraging!!!

[@rodcashman4793]

Know exactly what your saying. I've fish sometimes not get a bite & wonder why even go again but when I did I would catch alot of fish. Thanks for sharing great video 📹 👍

[@SiTengoTiempo]

Great pep talk! Everyone has a slow day or few days in the water. Even the pros, I have learned in your video. Thanks!

[@farrzmd3038]

This a great video. Had a great winter and spring where I was catching 2-3lbfish, which is big for my area, every time I went out. Then June happened and Im struggling. Today was the first day I caught more than one fish and caught a few above 2 lbs

[@cincinnatiking8008]

I live in Cincinnati where there's more bass fisherman than bass. I have a seriously hard time catching bass in lakes because they're just too pressured in the parks around here. I'm a problem solver, so I started thinking how I could get around this. The best way to actually catch bass is going to creeks. They get far less pressure and you can pretty much figure out where they are. I'm talking about smallmouth mainly. If you haven't tried creek fishing give it a try. Even if it looks super shallow, there will be deeper holes if you walk a little bit

[@jamiebell8304]

Good timing on this video Tyler! I've had some really slow days on some ponds I usually do well on using a frog or other topwater lures...lots of pads and surface weeds 😎 Nice to hear that even Tyler Berger gets skunked once in a while😄 Keeps me motivated to see this kind of video! Great content!

[@jaycook4399]

Ty, you have been a God send to me. As a full time worship leader in my church, it's easy to be "working/thinking" about my job 24 hrs. a day. Fishing seems to be only other activity that forces my mind to rest & focus on something else. You have helped me catch more fish in these past 4 months than ever before in my life.( Especially the bubble gum worm) Thank you. I know God has smiled upon you, your family, and B.F.H.Q. Thanks again, keep up the great work.

[@BassFishingHQ]

You’re right! God has smiled upon my family and BFHQ! PS My wife is the Worship Director/Leader at our church (Adventure Church) here in Ohio

[@johnrue4488]

Love your videos and tips and thanks for this one cause it can be very discouraging some days out there on the water!

[@joshmarkham6077]

What a great video! So much good real life fishing and confidence builder!

[@richardmajewski3815]

Very timely given the time of year. Thanks

[@jello7281]

Great video! We're fortunate to have a pile of bass up here. The hard part is finding where the bigger fish are.

[@kmontrose888]

You are da man! Absolutely love your videos! Thank you so much for all your post! And as Richard says, keep on fishing cuz it's good fer ya!

[@JuanHZK]

Thank you. This really meant alot. It's therapy for me and this was a great video.

[@BassFishingHQ]

Thank you for watching

[@modernbeatnik]

I spent 2 solid days on Okeechobee this weekend, first time on that lake. One day on north end and second day out of Clewiston. Skunked. Not a fish in the boat. It happens, but it won’t happen every time. Tight lines come with time.

[@BassFishingHQ]

It happens to all of us

[@ronaldyeater3322]

Sup Tyler. Great video. Love the honesty especially these hard times when we are stressing. It's like a pep talk. I've been getting a few because we find a spot and I remember parts from your videos that relate and I change up and switch baits. See why we love your video as and appreciate them. Omg hope all that made sense lol. Ty tc

[@HandymanJim]

Great video. Been struggling so it really helped put things I perspective.

[@JunTheGroomer1]

I really needed to hear this 🙏🏼

[@bmwstan1]

Thanks, really enjoyed your honesty.

[@jamesclark9494]

Great video man. Keep up the great work.

[@mikegardiner3934]

loved the Harris Chain story. Good stuff, Tyler!!

[@labotanitenggara9293]

In Holland is the same! It's fun to look at your vids. Keep on going!

[@FishOn1]

Great honest and transparent information.

[@andybelcastro4292]

Excellent information it's true I've been fishing for 2 weeks and went to about 6 different spots and threw every lure I have and only caught 1 bass at about 2 lbs and that was on a strike king 7" green pumpkin Ocho Texas rigged weightless just in front of matted grass and pads in the shade that was it and I used this technique and area constantly and came up with nothing this month I just can't catch them, I live in central west Florida, the last decent bass I caught was in 2018 on June 12th under a bridge with the same set up at 9:30 at night it was 10 lbs 3 Oz's 23" long , ever since then a few 3 to 5 lb ers it's that all these lakes in the area are over fished and a lot of pressure so I'm really going to try the deep dive app , I've tried All the other ones like fish brain for example thanks for the info I'll let you know what happens keep fishing brother good luck hope you get a world record some day I'll keep in touch Andy B.

[@coreyjoewest6093]

Loved the video man honestly been struggling on our Tuesday nighters and was ready to give up just said that yesterday I just feel like I don't have the technology to compete with all the new stuff

[@toufongyang8127]

This video makes me feel soo much better, thanks

[@cjnugent4102]

😂🤣 I struggle most days, seem to always be a step behind but it’s those days when it all comes together that keeps me so 🔥 up and ready to go again! 👍🏻🇺🇸🎣

[@jaystaats1551]

Definitely understand what you are saying. Been there and done that

[@jasonhook3401]

Good video I really enjoy your videos Looking forward to seeing more

[@RockyTop522]

So very true, it’s easy to get discouraged when you only see the highlight reels

[@rickoquendo5801]

Yeah, I needed this one.....thank you!! 🙌

[@junogarcia7515]

Thanks for that! I have been on a struggle. Haven’t caught anything over 4lbs since I placed 2nd in a local tournament! I almost thought the fish had figured me out😂

[@wolfmanmark6773]

we all needed to hear this Tyler. thanks

[@trentstevens8645]

Great video! It’s good to here that even Pros struggle sometimes.

[@KayleeG0]

Love this video Tyler. I don’t have a problem catching fish it’s catching good ones. I live on Clark’s hill and it’s full of small spotted bass. I average 10-12 pounds for best five. That’s not shabby I know but it takes 18 sometimes 20+. How do I get on the bigger bags.

[@tdeeb6359]

This helps, Ty. You’ve helped a lot!

[@reppardgordon8818]

Hey, I'm 13 years old, and you help me catch so many more fish, and bigger fish, keep up the great work

[@unicornsteaks6769]

When people ask me how I keep going when they aren't biting, I tell them you can't catch a trophy with no hook in the water. Days when I struggle to catch a few are just as educational as the days I slay them, maybe more so. But the thrill of figuring out a pattern is the goal. I'm a major junk fisherman and that works in my favor. And for me, not a tourney angle, it only takes one really good fish to make any trip worthwhile.

[@sslum]

I’ve gone out 4 times on my new kayak with goose eggs each time. Went bank fishing where I’ve gotten lucky and I keep getting lucky in those spots making me feel like I don’t know what I’m doing in the kayak. Only, I haven’t hit my bank spots with the kayak and just need to keep grindin.

[@AGuyNamedRicky]

I think it’s mature and macho as hell to admit how you got emotional on the ramp. I’ve been there for sure. Sometimes you feel like you’re on an island and life is just zooming by and you don’t have a plan. Your face gets hot and your stomach turns over. Sometimes you just gotta send it. Peace man

[@joee681]

Thanks, I needed that !

[@jacoblarson2782]

Thanks for the video! Learned so much on your channel

[@waldnernick1]

I like the real talk! thanks.

[@melb.bassin]

Knew that but it's good to be reminded... Thanks man.

[@jeepslivin]

Thank you for sharing!

[@destryrobinson3708]

It's a challenge to fish for any bass every catch is a gift.

[@sandranapier497]

Fantastic video, Thank you

[@ephraimgarcia7162]

Hello Ty I really enjoy your videos but I’m having trouble throw a frog heck I can throw a tx rig but I can’t throw a frog also tips on walking the dog thanks brotha have a good day

[@shawnmanson7148]

I want to echo what everyone else is saying, Thanks a lot for doing this video Tyler, even though most of us all know this about fishing, it is so important to be reminded of these facts about the sport of fishing. Great video and for me in particular very well timed as I just had a very tough weekend trip at a private pond that normally always produces great fish for me. As my uncle says, if you were catching all the time it wouldn’t be called fishing, it would be called catching!😀

[@DanglingwithDietrik]

Yeah, I know all of the guys I went to PSU Harrisburg with and myself included were probably stressing to near tears studying things we sometimes couldn't understand. I feel the stress of struggling before an important bass fishing tournament as a pro

[@BassFishingHQ]

The stress and struggle is real

[@pmm422]

Very helpful thanks!!!

[@caseycherrington2812]

I caught one smallie 2 weeks before Christmas then not another one until April. And that was with me going out at least once a week if not more. Talk about discouraging. I was doing everything I've learned, trying everything i watched. I didn't even get a bite in that time. But that first fish this last April was a 4.5lb largemouth and you better believe i sounded like Mike iconelli out there.

[@mightyminnowthelegend5321]

Thanks for the tips!

[@rileetrochesset9440]

Bro this vid is gonna be awesome

[@davidkavetsky2377]

Fished last night midnight to 5am here central Florida ..Harris chain ironically...Not one bite lol. It happens

[@bassketchum]

Totally relate to this video! Name of the game!

[@jddarby007]

It's crazy how not catching make me want to fish more. You never know when that drag will start screaming.

[@firefight727]

Great video! I’ve always told friends that these guys on KZbin (even though they are awesome anglers) do not just go out and slay it. Reality fishing would be boring as heck to watch.

[@MattLaClear]

Bite was hot in Michigan, tonight. Had a blast.

[@wickedvic6953]

2 days from a bite. 3 days from a hit. 5 days from fish on. Need this thank you 👍

[@ColoradoFishing]

Nothing but the truth here, thanks Tyler.

[@vernonhall1821]

Much respect

[@jamierice3189]

Definitely liked this one...

[@cgravey]

Lake Lanier has been super tough for me. I have caught 1 bass in the past 3 weekends.

[@toadiscoil]

Great video! I kinda needed it. I have just begun this hobby late last year so really this season is my first good fishing season. I caught one bass on my first trip but then on the next two trips nothing, not even a little one, let alone bass. My son caught a couple small bluegills/panfish (I really don't know my species yet) with live worms and mine kept getting eaten with no fish to reel in. I have tried Texas Rig, crankbaits, and bobbers for live worms with and without weight. I was starting to feel I am not really good at this, but your video does help. Now, one final question. I don't plan to invest heavy into this hobby so I don't plan to get a boat. Do you have some good overall tips for bank fishing? Less lures and how to fish more like how to move around and find good spots. Also if I should be fishing near the shore or casting out into open water. I find my problem since I am beginning if I cast or try to pitch/flip/cast I commonly get caught up in tree branches and end up losing my lures and breaking my lines. Thanks a lot for your continued content.

[@williamvann2726]

Great video

[@brianbutton1591]

Last few times at my local lake I only caught 2-3 at a time. Probably under 2.5lbs each time. Idk what the bass are doing here in NY lol.