Matt's MOST EMBARASSING Moment

FISHING FAIL and it happened in a tournament! Not weighing in anything at all would have been better than this mess! Weighing an entire 5 bass limit for less than 5 lbs was a really sobering experience. 

Thanks for listening to this embarassing story. Its all in good fun, we've all had those tough days we don't forget but that's what keeps us coming back for more. Don't let my experience deter you, Collins Lake is an awesome fishery! Here is the link to Tim telling the story of his 15 lber: https://youtu.be/pJt8qY0S6gY

What was this big one in the video caught on? Here's the gear....

Lucky Craft RTO Squarebill 2.5: http://bit.ly/2dj4myf
Gamakatsu Size 2 EWG Treble Hooks: http://bit.ly/2cZrsbY
Sunline Assassin 12 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm
GLoomis 845 CBR Crankbait Rod: http://bit.ly/2giKvEy
Shimano Curado 70 in 7:1 Ratio: http://bit.ly/2apmDJt

Gear From The Story...

Finesse Jig: http://bit.ly/2eJinXo
Yamamoto Double Tail Grub: http://bit.ly/2db9w1p
Split Shot: http://bit.ly/2rCn8WY
Gamakatsu EWG Size 2: http://bit.ly/2d07gvp
4" Magic Worm (Discountinued)
Modern Replacement- Roboworm 4.5": http://bit.ly/2asZyH3
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Fall Pond Fishing For MICRO Fish from a Golf Cart!

We explore a farm pond in search of anything that will bite! The Fall transition is a great time to explore new ponds as the grass dies back and the fish move into the shallows. We stumble onto a school of aggressive Green Sunfish and have a blast catching them! 

The Gear...
Lure-Panther Martin Spinner: http://bit.ly/2uXduVt
Lure- Bang Tail Spinner: http://bit.ly/2xy7SRJ
Rod- Fenwick HMG Medium Light: http://bit.ly/2xjeHqx
Reel- Shimano Sedona: http://bit.ly/2wgh50Z
Line- 4 lb Maxima UltraGreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Camera- GoPro Hero 5: http://bit.ly/2iwZqqU

Fishing is all about balance. Whether you run a 21 foot bass boat or wade streams for trophy trout, we all need to stop at some point during the year and get back to our first love. Fishing for tiny fish with micro gear has a place in every serious angler's repertoire.
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Easy Hook Removal For Gullet and Gut Hooked Fish

Have you gut hooked a fish? Here is the fastest and safest way to remove the hook without injuring the fish. All you need is a pair of needle nose pliers and a little education and you'll be able to save every fish you catch. 

The method is simple. You simply need to reach the hook with needle nose pliers via the gill plate and rotate it until the hook is pointing down the throat toward the stomach. Now reach in through the mouth and gently pull the hook free. 

Gear For This Method...
Pliers- Shimano Brutas Needle Nose: http://bit.ly/2tfxFvw
Forceps for Tight Spaces: http://bit.ly/2hh2lW6
Aluminum Pliers (For Longevity): http://bit.ly/2wFFwB7

Gear In This Video...
Hook- Trokar Size 1 Dropshot Hook: http://bit.ly/2ahxJOr
Line- 8 lb Maxima Ultragreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9
Worm- Strike King Dream Shot: http://bit.ly/2aAoUoR

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The EASIEST Trick To Catch More Fish!

This trick is how guides and professional anglers catch more fish than everyone else.  Understanding how rod deflection works will instantly transform you from a decent angler to an amazing angler! Its so simple, anyone can do it! 

The key to this method is to establish how much rod deflection your lure is causing. Once you have the baseline established you're literally just watching for a change in deflection. It doesn't matter how sensitive the rod is because this is purely a visual indicator. 

If you begin using this method you will instantly begin catching more fish. Its so simple, anyone can do this and it makes all the difference!

The Gear Tim was using in this video...

Rod- Dobyns 742 DX Spinning: http://bit.ly/29OVnDa
Reel- Shimano Stradic CI4+: http://bit.ly/2gu84t7
Line- 10 lb Sufix 832 Braid: http://bit.ly/2ae93Ji
Leader- 8 lb Maxima Ultragreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9
Hook- Trokar Size 1 Dropshot: http://bit.ly/2ahxJOr
Weight- 1/4 oz Tungsten Teardrop: http://bit.ly/2oy7i24
Worm- Strike King Dream Shot: http://bit.ly/2aAoUoR

Other Examples of rods that work extremely well for this technique when you begin expanding to other presentations...

Jig Fishing/Texas Rigs:
Shimano Expride 7'6" Heavy: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL
Dobyns 784 DX 7'8" Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2ab2kRX
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