Welcome back to the channel!! We’re back on the pond punching and flipping for summer bass. The morning started off slow with no topwater action so I decided to see if they were tucked away in the tullies!
#flipping #punching #kayakbassfishing
Music Credit: Producer Zack Daniels
Gear:
Kayak: 2017 Hobie Pro Angler 14
Frog Combo
Rod: Shimano Expride 7’3″ XHeavy
Reel: Shimano Curado K 7.4:1
Line: 65lb Braid
ChatterBait Combo
Rod: IRod Genesis II 7’2 Medium Heavy
Reel: Lews Tournament Pro 6.8:1
Line: 12lb Flourocarbon
Texas Rig Combo
Rod: Dobyns Fury 7’6″ Medium Heavy
Reel: Lews Tournament Pro G 7.5:1
Line: 30lb Braid
Jig Combo
Rod: Dobyns Champion XP 734
Reel: Shimano Curado K 7.4:1
Line: 40lb Braid
Punch/Flip Combo
Rod: Dobyns Sierra 7’6 Heavy
Reel: Lews Super Duty G 8.3:1
Line: 64lb Braid
Top Water Combo
Rod: 13 Fishing Muse Black 7’6 Medium Heavy
Reel: Abu Garcia ALX 8.3:1
Line: 30lb Braid
Spinning Combo
Rod: G. Loomis E6X Spinning Rod 7′ Med 842S SJR
Reel: Daiwa Tatula LT
Line: 20lb Braid
Cameras:
GoPro Hero 8 Black (Front)
GoPro Hero 7 Black (Chest)
GoPro Hero 8 Black (Rear)
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Buzz bait is one of my favorite top water baits the blow ups on em are so satisfying
Buzz bait is one of my favorite top water baits the blow ups on em are so satisfying
Good to see you gettin on em out there!!
Like I told ya where there's little fish there are big fish nice toad.
Yo Z! Tie on some 17lb mono for a buzzbait. Mono floats and will help keep the buzzbait on the surface. Some guys throw braid on their buzzbaits, but I'm not a fan, it tangles to easy. Its totally natural for a buzz to run sideways. If you keep the rod tip high it will help it "keel up" so to speak. Also speed up and slow down the retrieve. This will make the bait "pulse" and change sounds. Not to mention it makes the blade spit water (that's a good thing)
When you do get a strike…pause for a split second, then set the hook. You want to feel tension before you swing. Kinda like a frog. As with all topwater baits you want some "Give" somewhere in your set up. Never use a stiff rod with braid, there is no "Give" in that set up (too stiff). The same is true for softer rods, never use mono in that set up (too soft..no hook set power).
The best set up (IMO) is a MH/Fast rod with mono. That rod has the perfect flex at the tip to absorb the shock and a good backbone for hook sets. The mono will also stretch, allowing for better hook up ratios. To stiff will pull it out of their mouth. Another thing I learned…"Never take your eyes off the bait"! A strike can happen at ANY second and you want to be ready….not looking at the sunrise…lol! Keep the drag lose enough for those strikes right at the boat (that will happen..lol)!
Megabass, Jamaica Boa is my favorite buzzbait. Pricey, but worth it! Oh yeah, add a keeper hook if your keeping the skirt set up. That will help with hook up ratios as well. Throw that buzzbait at the Delta next week if its in the rules (especially mornings). Parallel the weed lines or work them at a 45 degree angle. Also good around rock dams/walls. Good luck my man!
yo Zak, this is DTel I like what you doing bro. keep it up.
Looks like they would have still ate topwater midday, just needed to be putting it back in the thick stuff. Maybe soft twitching a popping frog so it doesn't move too far would bring some out.
youre out there at BMNT 🙂
Most people into buzzin without a skirt these days. try it with the skirt no trailer. It makes it lighter and you can fish it faster. Cover water and hit more targets. Efficiency.
Just subscribed, love your channel man!!
Great action today. If anyone is going to pull the big girls out of a lake, it will be you.
Bigger and bigger
Wow! Love when you fish the pond!
Also look up Gerald Swindle buzzbait tips
When they start coming up to grab it like that, you may have killed throwing a swim jig….
Getting it done out there 👊🏻👊🏻
Where can I find this pond