Biggest Tournament Of My Life! ($1,000+ Prize) Kayak Fishing Lake Worth, TX in 2022

[@WestinSmith]

The top producing baits in todays video can all be purchased below and is the biggest form of support for the channel, there is a discount code if you choose to stock up on any baits, rods etc. through the link and we receive a small commission on those sales, so thank you in advance!! CODE: Westin saves 10% googansquad.com/r?id=4a5382 Fishing starts at 8:57 after our tournament gear breakdown & strategy

[@justinchew7644]

Forgot to pin this bro

[@WestinSmith]

@@justinchew7644 Preciate it

[@Michael_Lane_Fishing]

You proved that it's not all about electronics, sounders etc. You use your eyes and casting skills. Nice one. Well done on the result.

[@WestinSmith]

Thanks Michael 👊🏼

[@josiahkahkonen2307]

These kayak tourney vids are my favorite videos from you, Westin!

[@crimsonactual676]

Really appreciate you going through all your setups and when you plan to use each of them!

[@WestinSmith]

Thank you! I’ll try and do a gear breakdown based on the lakes I fish in future kayak tournament videos as well!!

[@swoodhaus]

I thought you did great. No electronics. Going solely on your skill. Loved the video. Learned a lot! Thanks!

[@daltonstarr3863]

Just got my first kayak. And tournaments seem fun, this has been the best coverage I've seen of a tournament for someone interested like me.

[@nextgenclassiccarsofIL]

Coming back to the video to say you got me hype in this video and I went out and found a oldtown sportsman on marketplace set up for tournaments and had a garmin graph on it. Can’t wait to get out on it!!!

[@jjoutdoors3634]

Great video! Love fishing tournaments and I’m looking to add kayak tournaments to my bag! All the information is extremely helpful. Thanks for taking the time during the tournament to give tips instead of worrying about time! Definitely shows you give back in a big way. Keep it up brother!

[@WestinSmith]

Thanks JJ! defiantly wanted to give details where I could 🙌🏼

[@richarddorsch7275]

Your enthusiasm in every one of your videos causes me to watch right to the ends. Keep it up…makes me to look forward to my next outing.

[@WestinSmith]

Thanks Richard 🙌🏼 appreciate that

[@theparamedicyakker5539]

Good job Westin. It's a pleasure having you this season in NTXKC. I'm looking forward to more videos from you.

[@WestinSmith]

Thank you!!! Looking forward to more with y’all 🛶🐟

[@solaydbak]

The magnum super fluke is amazing during these fishing conditions. Plus the size gets the bigger fish going.

[@alfronzodeanii6872]

Love your videos I learn something new every time I watch your videos

[@WestinSmith]

Thanks!!!!

[@alfronzodeanii6872]

@@WestinSmith your welcome keep up the fire 🔥 content 😎 🎣

[@alfronzodeanii6872]

@@WestinSmith there is a scammer on this comment pretending to be you and they reached out to me I have proof

[@LowellFrancisco]

Thanks for a lot of tips. More kayak fishing tournament please.

[@Chingo71209]

Congrats bro. I'll be attending more of these local tournaments here in the dfw area too.

[@lexcox4428]

Really great hearing what you rigged up and why, where you fished what and why. Like just hearing your reasoning and seeing the outcomes and all of that was really cool. Good job and congrats man

[@WestinSmith]

Thanks Lex! It’s Not often, unless it’s a tournament video that I can you really slow things down and break each lure down before a viewer loses interest. But in tournaments that info is valuable so I think less people click away and want those pointers.

[@kennylove188]

6th out of 56, that's a great finish, especially for a new to you lake, congratulations ! And, thanks for the entertaining video; learned a lot and sure enjoyed tagging along. Tight Lines !!!

[@marlinjames6549]

Great job Westin. Fishing out of a kayak Looks like a challenge. But 6th place out of 56 that’s pretty dam impressive. You missed some nice ones in them reeds. But hey on to the next one. I think you should have Devin join in on the kayak tournaments. I think she kick some butts. Just saying. 👊🏼💯👊🏼

[@WestinSmith]

Thank you!!! We definitely want to both be a part of the tournaments, she always works weekends so it gets tough but we will make one happen

[@jonathanellingwood8275]

Love the kayak videos, also enjoyed your game planning with rod and reels you choosing. Thank you.

[@WestinSmith]

Thanks Jonathan!

[@JoeNajorFishing]

Great tournament man! Absolutely love kayak bass tournament videos. Congratulations buddy!🙌

[@WestinSmith]

Thank you!!

[@pauly8118]

With all the multitasking you're doing, you definitely deserved the first place. Keep it up!

[@WestinSmith]

Haha thanks Paul!

[@cobrajet8866]

Love the energy! Have some more coffee! New Sub. One of my favorite channels. keep going. again perfect energy and education.

[@silcar5224]

Welcome back! Love the new style!

[@WestinSmith]

Thanks Silvio 🤘🏼

[@dwaynetafffishing]

Nice work! Some of those anglers are notorious for holding fish until after the leaderboard shuts down just to crush dreams, hahaha! Come out and join us for Northeast Texas Kayak Bass League - Lake Gilmer August 20th

[@mikee9464]

I absolutely love these tournament videos. Keep'em coming!

[@billyjenkins6720]

The Big bash splash at lake Forest coming up 16th 17th and 18th and you can fish in a kayak I'm on fish my first one there

[@dustybanks8650]

Fire vid!!!💥 🔥 🔥🔥💥 I definitely love the kayak tourney vids! Love that you show your set ups and tackle also

[@WestinSmith]

Thanks Dusty! Appreciate it!

[@BASSnBEER]

Hahaha gotta love the sand baggers 🤷‍♂️ not going to lie, I usually upload at the end of the day, I also try and not look at the leader board all day either, I seem to relax and fish a little cleaner not knowing what everyone else is doing!! You may know about this little trick, but a net at the end of your ketch board up on its side will make you feel much more comfortable with those fish jumping around like that!!! Great job dude 🤙

[@WestinSmith]

Hahaha I hear ya on the leaderboard. But I’m sure I won’t change that aspect since it keeps the viewers updated regardless. But the net! I have definitely been getting my fair share of comments over not having a net onboard 🤣🤣

[@BASSnBEER]

@@WestinSmith Yeah, I do the same in my tournament videos, usually keep track of each fish and a total of my best 5 so the viewers are on track during the video as well!! As in the tournament, I usually don't upload them into the app until the end of the day, I don't always do that but a lot of the times I do!!! Great video, look forward to more of the kayak tournaments for sure!!!

[@kdeal5522]

Fantastic pregame walk-through. I appreciate the breakdown of gear

[@charliegrooms5283]

You are a very under rated fishing youtuber! good content

[@andyd834]

Never watched any video of my home lake yours is the first and probably only I ever will.

[@WestinSmith]

Thanks Andy! Appreciate that 🙌🏼

[@andyd834]

@@WestinSmith hey is this number thing a fake profile trying to scam?

[@Swimbait_addiction]

Badass for sure. 3 fish in the 1st hour and a half. How are you liking the 2021 scorpion DC? Also thought the yak looked really clean. What do you use to polish it? I have the 136 and it's only a year old but looks like it's 5 years old. Also not sure what to use to clean the mats on the floor?

[@WestinSmith]

Thanks Jeff! The scorpion DC is still one of our favorites. Tough to beat it. Haven’t cleaned it much other than spraying it so it must just look better on camera 🤣

[@rogerwilliams977]

Definitely need some Electronics on the yak! Love the tournament fishing!

[@Scraggy_YT]

I’ve just very recently found your channel man and I absolutely love your vibe. I will be a long time sub. Thank you for all you do.

[@WestinSmith]

Thanks Tony appreciate that comment 🙌🏼

[@Scraggy_YT]

@@WestinSmith of course. Looking forward to all the content you provide.

[@kompaznfishin9786]

Westin what is the brand of the light I was unable to find it at Karl’s?

[@stephenbriffa2648]

That was a good kayak tourney vid man, some good content for the morning train commute

[@WestinSmith]

Ayyy thanks bro 👊🏼

[@bigdaddyserg1843]

This one was a banger you balled out. Waiting on the electronic video maybe show us the different options for the yak 🤘🏼

[@WestinSmith]

Thank you!!! Looking forward to grabbing electronics for the yak 🙌🏼

[@paddling_fisherman5171]

I’ve never fished a tourney. Moving to FT Sill OK in March so I may give it a try. Nice job. Love the Tundra!

[@johnny11b_assin62]

Love the video I’m wanting to get into kayak tournaments and this made me feel like I’m that much more ready to start. Now just to find out how to enter and where

[@anthonyruffin3619]

Great video love that u constantly talk to us

[@dirtysouthfishing3674]

Hey 6th place is not too shabby out of 50 some anglers in the tournament. Moving on up. I do think some electronics would help you out a ton but I know all that stuff costs an arm and a leg. Hell I can’t even afford a kayak so you are doing better than me. Good stuff Westin maybe 1st place next time 🥇

[@athenadystrox2632]

Pick up an arm badge holder for your identifier off Amazon works wonders

[@WestinSmith]

I’ll look into that! Thank you !!

[@big54bob]

@@WestinSmith Spend the extra money and get the Ketch ID holder, it's worth its weight in gold.

[@KONGMYANG89]

You should show a picture of the fish on the measuring board and it’s size. I think this we’ll be better for us viewing to see your fish and see how big it is

[@mr.presscheck]

More money than I ever made fishing! Congrats!! That is impressive especially with no gadgets 👌🏾

[@NoFro-TL]

Love the tourney videos. I have to get me a Minn Kota old town. This paddling in Florida heat has been killing me.

[@WestinSmith]

Man after grabbing the AutoPilot it’s tough to imagine paddling EVER, and you’ll see what I mean!! Check Facebook marketplace because Old Town direct has been back ordered from product shortages so that is your best bet. In Dallas there’s 2-3 that have been recently posted. Hopefully the same in your market

[@MOKayaking]

Got a river kayak tournament this weekend, 6am-6pm and temps are supposed to be 104… should be fun

[@WestinSmith]

Heck yeah! Have fun 🤘🏼🔥

[@nicklowery7505]

That was a pretty fun tournament for sure! The leaderboard definitely kept me on edge all day lol. Great job, see you at the next one!

[@WestinSmith]

Thanks Nick!!

[@WestinSmith]

Congrats on 4th man 🙌🏼🔥🔥🔥

[@bassofffishingtv3766]

Awesome job I’m thinking about getting into to some kayak tournaments

[@WestinSmith]

They’re fun and challenging! I definitely recommend it !

[@TheFishingMommy]

Love the tournament videos! Congrats on the result-that’s very impressive on a new lake AND with zero electronics! If you are looking for a really small, very inexpensive graph for your yak, the Garmin Striker 4 is only like a hundred bucks and it’s a great very basic option for depth, water temp & structure.

[@andyd834]

Don't need electronics on lake worth lol

[@WestinSmith]

Thank you!!! Appreciate that 🤘🏼

[@offdabankfishnwithtony5145]

Man, I tell ya, bank and kayak tournaments really test your skill sets, feeling the pressure, good video 🔥🎣

[@WestinSmith]

Thanks Tony!

[@lothar1080]

Is that the equivalent to sandbagging in bass fishing?

[@noahbeu1515]

You need a net broham to hold the fish while you get ready for pics

[@WestinSmith]

I will probably take the kayak net next time 🤣🤣🤣🤘🏼

[@noahbeu1515]

@@WestinSmith I finally bought and I don't know why I took so long to get it haha game changer

[@joshwagner8468]

Let's goooo Westin. Always a good day when westin uploads. Been a sub since day 1. Learned a lot from you. Thanks bro

[@WestinSmith]

Ayyy thanks Josh!!!

[@davidalley7270]

Congratulations on 6th place. I used to live in Grand Prairie, never fished Lake Worth, looks good. I would put the hook all the way through those thick baits, better hook up ratio. God bless brother.

[@WestinSmith]

Thanks David

[@Onaquestfishing]

Way to go on tournament! Love the kayak tournament vids!!!!

[@WestinSmith]

Thanks Chris!!! I’m on the lookout for more tourneys in the future

[@tenndude1]

Hey is your reel the DC verion if it is do u like?

[@dalinsoutdoorfishing4967]

I’m loving these tournament videos!!! I have a tournament at the end of the month.

[@WestinSmith]

Good luck out there and thank you!

[@texasredfishoutdoors1857]

Westin do more bass fishing tournaments it’s so much fun for me to watch l!

[@WestinSmith]

Definitely going to do more tournaments !

[@stxyakfishing6752]

What reel would you recommend for me I want to get my first Shimano but I’m not looking to spend more than 350 so what would you recommend I plan on getting a heavier rod to go with the reel for flipping and jigging so what reel would you recommend Westin? Also p.s. love the video man I stumbled onto your channel and I love what your doing keep it up you’ve become one of my more favorite googan members!

[@WestinSmith]

Thank you!!! Man I’d either just grab like 2 SLX XT’s or get maybe a Scorpion DC we love those and it’s just a little more exclusive than the Curado DC most people get

[@rcarnagh]

Keep doing the kayak tournaments. I love it

[@WestinSmith]

Thanks Robert !!

[@roc_on_bassin3293]

Congratulations on 6th you looked a little more prepared for this one and you look more relaxed

[@WestinSmith]

Thanks man! Felt good getting a few early on, that’s for sure!

[@jego2755]

Was thinking about getting that exact kayak. How has it been holding up? Does it work good for tournaments? Any thoughts would help. Thanks.

[@WestinSmith]

It’s got to the best kayak for tournaments hands down. Everything OEM works flawlessly together unlike most other yak options out there. Still running strong

[@b72ant]

keep up the work westin. we in here!

[@randyclamhammer]

Love the tourney vids bro!! I have my first kayak tournament (Saturday) up here in Niagara falls Ontario and I'm stoked. 🤙🎣

[@WestinSmith]

Dang good luck in the tournament, and thank you!

[@FishiganMilligan]

Nice job there with the big one at the end.

[@big54bob]

There's a Bassmaster kayak tournament on Lake Pickwick on October 8-9th. Shouldn't be too far from you.

[@WestinSmith]

I will check it out thank You!!!! Details located where at?

[@WestinSmith]

My bad haha. Bassmaster event 👌🏼

[@evanshillcoxfishing7929]

Love these tournament videos. Good job keep up the hard work

[@NSKINGS420]

Hopefully you're using unscented sun screen, fish can smell that scented stuff in certain areas & will scare off fish. Excellent video man! You got a new subscriber today🤙🏽

[@WestinSmith]

This is a tip I’ve never heard haha! I’ll have to pay more attention

[@cottonwoodcrows8800]

How do you get started i want to get into tournaments

[@michaelmuncher34]

Man if that last one didn't get off you might have pulled the Dub!!!

[@brandoncoble1610]

Love the kyak fishing videos

[@brap242818]

great video.. 100 heat is a beating. You did great!

[@irod7]

Love it keep them coming great content 👌 👏

[@INCENDIARY007]

Do you still have the subaru?

[@WestinSmith]

Still have the Subaru yes

[@INCENDIARY007]

@@WestinSmith nice

[@tlashley]

Love the kayak fishing tourneys!

[@Toasty_1992]

First fish at 11:20 video time stamp. Let’s Go!!!!

[@WestinSmith]

Ayyyy thanks 👊🏼

[@mikesherman1523]

Westin is just an extremely nice guy.

[@WestinSmith]

Thanks Mike 🤘🏼

[@camdencook9110]

I love the kayak fishing

[@bryanlane9146]

Love the tourney vids! Kayak or Boat tournaments

[@WestinSmith]

Thanks Bryan!

[@djpat5998]

You missed a lot of good spots. Fish under the docks, the back coves, and old docks near rocks. Green pumpkin with red flakes, blue with red flakes, and watermelon with red flakes. That's with creature baits especially speed craw. Plus you gotta watch for alligators.

[@WestinSmith]

First time fishing it but the feedback has been great and I definitely need to hit more areas of the lake, just wanted to continue with what was working on the day of so I didn’t chance making a big move

[@waytooslow]

I wan to try this. I miss tournament fishing.

[@bernicemcclendon574]

West tell me about the new googan black series rods

[@WestinSmith]

I’ve only tested the spinning. Looks and feels great but I need more time with it and the casting as well

[@CatchEmKing]

Let's goooooooo wes!!

[@WestinSmith]

Ayyyyyy 🙌🏼🔥

[@stayingyoung89]

Fake right

[@archiebrooks801]

What rods were u showing at the start of the video

[@WestinSmith]

If they were blue they were Powell rods

[@repairdrive]

I like these Tournament vids!!!

[@WestinSmith]

Thank you!

[@ezequiellanda4442]

What a legend 👏👏👏 bro I need your kayak setup

[@mathijsbaas3484]

What’s the name of the handles? I know you said it but I can find them. TIA 🙏

[@collinstuart3622]

Congrats man! Great video

[@WestinSmith]

Thanks Collin!

[@owenzmortgage8273]

So smooth, nice show

[@catchofthedave8681]

Awesome, great vid. It's fun to get out there and kayak fish. Probably the biggest growing area in bass fishing with the price of boats, gear, and gas. Heres a few tips I would give you....though everyone does things differently and sometimes you just gotta make mistakes and learn from them. I typically dont ever look at the scoreboard until I get a limit....that's my rule. Also, you can't ever really tell anything by the app who is leading, or who is even doing well....theres always going to be sandbaggers who dont submit their fish until the very very end of the day......they just take the pics, release, then don't submit to the scoreboard. but I get it, it's exciting when you first start doing these kayak tourneys. I just found out after a few tourneys I was putting way too much time and effort into the scoreboard. As soon as I stopped wasting my time with it, my results got better. I was also spending far too much time re-rigging rods, on my phone, and cruising around, all which was time I didn't have a line in the water. it's all about effeciency and choice of area. Get you a net, also always wet the board and angle the board when you take pics. When you put the fish on a hot board, it will jump everytime....the first time you have a 21 incher flip off the board in the water, it's heartbreaking. wet it first. then when taking a pic, angle the board where the fish's head is down and his tail is up, and put a net on the head end. when it's angled like that, the fish can only jump one way-----into the net. also u can use the net to keep it in water while you getting your stuff ready, or get a hawg leash, so you can put the fish in the water while you getting board out and pulling app up. These are all mistakes I learned the hard way. But no matter what anyone says, a 6th place finish in maybe your 3rd kayak event ever is just insane. I think it took me 6 tourneys to get a limit.....then soon after I top 10'd a couple local trail events. then this year I finally top 10'd a big 200 person national event on TN river, made another ignorant mistake that I didn't even notice til after the fact looking at vids and I got dq'd 2 days later and lost out on $1250. Always wear your pfd!!! LOL, that was my big mistake on the big tourney.

[@justinortizfishin]

Great Job Westin!!

[@WestinSmith]

Thank you!

[@justinortizfishin]

@@WestinSmith yes sir ! Enjoy the content. Really enjoyed the videos you made down here in Austin !!

[@ramispesca1406]

very good good video I like how you fish and you give your tips that makes it more interesting good job 6 of 56

[@WestinSmith]

Thank you very much!

[@howardrobertson6605]

Great Video lots of useful information so I might actually be able to catch a fish.

[@WestinSmith]

Thanks Howard!

[@Dan65.bassfisherman]

Hi. where are you from?

[@mattphillips6578]

Love the kayak tourney vids

[@WestinSmith]

Thanks Matt!

[@billyjenkins6720]

What part of Texas you living in I'm going to be going to lake fork and fishing at Big bash splash the 16th 17th and 18th

[@billyjenkins6720]

And that's on lake fork

[@WestinSmith]

North Dallas area!

[@utolean3025]

Man I just knew you were going to be in the top three but it didn't work out that way , love the kayak videos 👍

[@WestinSmith]

Just barely though, Thanks Danny! Only knocked out of the top 3 by a few inches overall so I wasn’t too bummed

[@kikbek]

Love the tournament vids man

[@WestinSmith]

Thank ya 👊🏼

[@thebeardedangler8714]

6th place is awesome bro!! Just think if you caught that last one it probably would put you in top 3!!! But still great job!!

[@WestinSmith]

Man that one coulda been the upgrade we needed! But it’s all good, gonna have to enter more

[@thebeardedangler8714]

@@WestinSmith great content

[@josephnywayfarer1345]

Grats Westin! In the money 💰

[@lordofbassfishing403]

Keep the kayak vids coming💯

[@WestinSmith]

Will do!! Thanks for the comment !

[@curtischavez3]

Someone give Westin a pod cast my man has so much on his mind it’s starting to cut into his tournament fishing time. Watch Greg Blanchard and he is the guy you seem like your trying to be in the state of Texas.