We got a break in the weather and the giants are coming out to play! Come along for an awesome day on the water and watch Tim pull a GIANT bass out of the thick stuff! We’re on a brand new lake in Florida but it doesn’t take long to get bit. Tim’s first bite is a BEAST!
Its amazing what happens when the air temps rise a few degrees! We’re exploring a new fishery and have no idea what to expect. Since its been cold we start out with the flipping sticks and it doesn’t take long for Tim to set the hook on an almost 9 lb bass. After the excitement subsides we start moving around and exploring more of the fishery, catching fish on the senko and ultimately weedless swimbait.
While we know very little about the actual lake we’re on, the bass fishing concepts still apply. By adapting to the changing conditions we were able to catch a giant bass as well as build a pattern to get consistent bites. All of the baits we used in today’s video are linked in the description below. We’ve included the specific hooks, colors, etc… where applicable, as well as the rods and reels necessary to get these fish out of heavy cover.
Tim’s Punch Gear…
Bait- Big Bite Baits BFE: https://bit.ly/2Ce0tf7
Color: Tilapia
Hook- Owner Jungle Flippin’ Hook 3/0: http://bit.ly/2G5aQTk
Weight- Swagger Tungsten 1 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2NjDYtV
Senko…
Bait- Yamamoto 6″ Senko: http://bit.ly/2axAmNS
Color: Green Pumpkin Watermelon Laminate
Hook- Gamakatsu EWG Superline 4/0: http://bit.ly/2ac92XG
Swimbait…
Bait- Gambler EZ Swimmer: http://bit.ly/2OLlyUf
Color: Gold Rush
Other Colors: Killer G, Black Blue Green Pumpkin
Hook- Owner Beast 4/0, 1/8 oz: http://bit.ly/2ancP66
Tim’s Punch Combo…
Rod- Shimano Expride 7’11” XH: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL
Reel- Metanium MGL 150B (XG): https://bit.ly/34HlAAk
Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 65 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Matt’s Swimbait Combo…
Rod- St. Croix Legend Extreme 7’4″ Heavy: https://bit.ly/2wlJQLu
Reel- Shimano Curado 200K HG: http://bit.ly/2tHewEh
Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 65 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 20 lb Mono: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9
Matt’s Senko Combo…
Rod- Poison Adrena 7’3″ Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/3diigiT
Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B: https://bit.ly/34HlAAk
Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 40 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 15 lb Mono: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9
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Trolling Motor- Minn Kota Ultrex 112: http://bit.ly/2vFQypW
Electronics- Humminbird Solix 15: https://bit.ly/35HuPRY
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#bassfishing #swimbait #senko
Sounds like y’all in the Amazon 😄
punch reel -more budget friendly option?????
Putting the hammer down! Giant Tim! Junk fishing can be fun. I do it alot out of the Kayak. When you have to paddle, you do a lot of fishing what you have in front of you. Winter in Mass, I go digging through your oldies but goodies. LoL
Got bit by a gar in FL before. Those guys will get ya
That's a fat gar
Hey guys, those were some nice bass!
Nice 👍
Y’all should do a series where you help anglers catch a Pb or their first double digit or something it would be really cool to watch. I grew up in MD and our state record is just over 10 and was caught in a private farm pond lol I’ve never seen a bass over 6 in person. We’re a striper state :/
That first fish's mouth was ABSOLUTELY HUGE!
You could fit your head in there!
Location of fishing spot?
I like how when someone’s hooked up the other guy reels in gets the bet nets the fish and keeps fishing no bullshit absolutely perfect
Welcome to FLORIDA! looks like headwaters?
Yall should make a video explaining fishing heavy wooden cover. Not heavy cover grass or mats. Some people might think it's the same kind of fishing but in my opinion it's a little different.
Matt the alligator hunter
Sweet !! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Stopped watching you guys since you guys moved. But this I had to see . Cool.
Gambler, Fl. baits for Fl. fish. As you said in one of your last vids Fl. is a little different then anywhere else. What body of water were you on? And thanks so much for you open and honest teaching style, you guys are the best of the best.
Nice fish Tim.
I’ve caught a few big Florida largemouth. Like that 9 pounder, took like 13 seconds to land it. I will take my hard-fighting northern smallies anytime!
You guys gave great team work
Way to go Tim. Sorry watching now I been making beavers and rage tails. Let me know if you would like to have some Everyone loves them
Entertaining video, nice when you can go to areas your not familiar with a catch fish! Here's a Pro tip when catching big fish like that first hog, it's best to weight it while it's still in the net, reduce possible injury on trophy fish while practicing cpr.
You guys must be on Headwaters Lake. It’s like an amusement park of Bass Fishing. I’ve never caught so many bass in one day; my PB as well. Love that place!
All action Pac day I'm up north
with ice freezing rain thanks for your videos
That looked like a blast! Well done Tim! 🐷
No more clear lake and ca delta videos huh?
Ah Headwaters Lake…did you enjoy the huge line to launch in the morning?
Congrats on a great fish! Props also on the hustle to the net-good fishing buddy right there!
How long are the mono leaders you use? Great vid, guys!
Looks like lot fun had for both if you😋
I have a question..about to make my first trip to chickamauga lake..thinking of staying in the soddy daisy area..where would you suggest I launch my boat
Florida puts me in a state of confusion probably cause a 20 hour drive south from the 216 and I’m in the spawn in February
All I can say is Golden shiners match the hatch
I watched guides when I was vacationing in my boat and took notes from the great American fisherman Roland (he owned a bait shop on the big O) and applied it to other Florida lakes for successful trips
Plus being a total different fishery causes that disorientation
That water color is a factor also, is that coffee or tea, whatever it is it’s better than the ice on Erie in February
Saw you’s on the Bog show video (MikyBallz)
Be safe, stay covered, and fish on
GOTTA LOVE THAT BFE
IT’S Bad A.
Nice!! Looks bigger than 8.8!
Release violation! Good stuff.
Zero to Epic…I love it!
Are you guys doing guided tours on chicamauga yet?
Gotta love those Florida bass
I have to say you two are such a great team together and it’s great to see there’s no selfishness in either one’s game….. ✊ Nice Florida Hawg, and the days of 10-12lb Bass have diminished over the past few years, and grass kills, and fishing pressure has its price.🍀🎣🍀
Great video as usual guys! Awesome big fish Tim! I'm digging y'alls gloves. Looked in video description but they weren't linked?! Thanks for all the amazing, informative, entertaining videos! Best bass fishing channel on YouTube. Hands down 💯🙌🎣
Add some power lines some communication towers and Mount Diablo in the background…lol Nice fish TB.
Hey guys, on a different note… what is your approach to fishing highly pressured reservoirs/lakes? I’m not sure you guys have touched on the subject?
That was awesome man yall are such pros at landing big fish!💪
Nice catch Tim. Definitely felt the adrenaline rush from just watching 👀😅 that alligator gar is Florida all day!