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2020, Largemouth Bass - Fishing Hot Weather in Florida
Capt. Nick Kefalides shares his approach to bagging trophy-sized big Florida bass in hot weather, focusing on Lake Toho and various cover structures. He analyzes tackle and rigs, focusing on early morning action on grass flats, shell beds, offshore grass beds, brush piles, and rocky spots.
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2019, Largemouth Bass - Fishing Shallow Water Heavy Cover
Capt. Nick Kefalides is a skilled Florida bass fishing expert who specializes in understanding seasonal variations in big bass behavior, habitat changes, and forage food presentations. In his In The Spread videos, he teaches how to fish for bass in shallow water and heavy cover, focusing on the best lakes and lures for big fish.
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2019, Largemouth Bass - Florida Live Bait PreSpawn
Capt. Nick Kefalides, a USMC Spec Ops veteran, teaches live bait techniques for Florida prespawn bass fishing. He demonstrates how to present baits to weed edges, open water beds, and heavy structure, and shares his preferred bait type and rigging techniques.
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2018, Largemouth Bass - Flipping and Punching Florida
In The Spread bass fishing videos, Bass Master Elite Series Pro Capt. Kyle Monti teaches you how to flip and punch through thick vegetation in Florida lakes. He shares tips on rods, reels, line, weights, and baits, as well as presenting to bass thick in matted cover. He also demonstrates how to make a punch rig and shares his techniques repeatedly.
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2018, Largemouth Bass - Fishing Deep Water Structure
Central Florida's manmade lakes have become bass fishing havens, with Capt. Nick Kefalides showcasing his expertise. Fishing deep manmade lakes, targeting fish at 20-30 feet, requires patience and the use of electronics. Learn to fish Texas rig worms, crank baits, spinner baits, and jerkbaits for big bass.
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2018, Largemouth Bass - Deep Water Fishing for Suspended Fish
Central Florida's strip mines and borrow pits are prime bass fishing grounds. Capt. Nick Kefalides shares his techniques for catching big fish in these deep water lakes, using various lures and rigs. Learn from his smart approach and become a bass fisherman.
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2018, Smallmouth Bass - Fly Fishing Streamers
In the Spread and ITS Freshwater discuss streamer fishing smallmouth bass in tail water, focusing on ideal target zones. They discuss starting locations, presentation practices, water generation, gear, and more. ITS Freshwater shares fishing knowledge with viewers.
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2018, Shoal Bass - Fishing Gear Basics
In The Spread, Chad Bryson discusses simple gear selection for bass fishing in rivers, focusing on smallmouth and shoal bass. Smallmouth and shoal bass are excellent game fish that eat both flies and lures. Chad shares his go-to flies, fly line, and lures for bass, as well as his rods and reels. Simplify your river bass fishing life with In The Spread and Capt. Chad Bryson.
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2018, Stripers - Fishing Dam Boils in Tennessee
Striped bass fishing in Tennessee offers various baits and lures for anglers. Todd Asher, a skilled fisherman below Melton Hill Dam, shares his experience of safely motoring up to the dam, deploying baits, and drifting back. He shares his preferred baits, rigs, gear, and tips for optimal fishing spots. Learn from Todd and experience outstanding fishing.
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2018, Largemouth Bass - Florida Top Water Fishing
Topwater bass fishing in shallow water lakes in Central Florida is thrilling, especially in early fall when surface detonation is high. Capt. Nick Kefalides, a renowned big bass fisherman, shares his techniques and tips for catching fish in shallow water lakes. He discusses baits, presentation, boat positioning, and staying weedless while pulling topwater through vegetation. This exchange of fishing knowledge helps fishers become smarter and more successful.
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2021, Early Spring Bass Fishing on Lake Guntersville
Early spring bass fishing in Lake Guntersville offers numerous approaches and unique locations. The lake's depth varies depending on the location, with shallow water upriver and deeper water around mid and lower rivers. Water temperature also plays a significant role, with warmer shallow water allowing early spawning and winning tournaments above the BB Comer Bridge.
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2021, Expectations For a Bass Fishing Guide
Bass fishing trips with a guide can be a learning experience, focusing on improving skills rather than just catching fish. A good guide can teach trivial aspects like bait and electronics, making the day enjoyable and enhancing the overall experience. Despite the challenges, guiding on Lake Guntersville ensures a successful and enjoyable experience.
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2021, Fall Bass Fishing - Crank Baits
Fall bass fishing is more active, with fish more willing to chase and work crank baits around channel edges, creek beds, and thin grass. Matching hatch size is crucial for feeding. Bass follow bait to river channel edges, and running crank bait at a 45-degree angle can be a deadly presentation.
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2021, Summer Bass Fishing - Retrieve Speed with Mike Gerry
Speed of retrieve is crucial in bass fishing, especially during peak summer months when frog bites are imminent. To set the hook, gather up your line quickly and change speeds and tempo multiple times. Using the correct reel and understanding the speed of the frog are essential for success. Considering the speed of the reel and the speed at which you work the frog is also crucial.
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2020, Winter Bass Fishing - Hard Targets
Winter bass fishing is the best due to cold water driving largemouth bass to hard targets like rock, bridges, or wood. Utilizing a Lowrance structure scanning and expanding the view on the Lowrance side scan about 60-80 feet can help locate key targets. Hard targets are darker in color and are often found in rock or stumpy bottom areas. During winter, bass will suspend for safety around cover and feed as needed.
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2020, Understanding the Shad Spawn to Catch More Bass
Shad spawn in spring brings small fish for bass to feed on, marking a significant milestone in bass fishing. As water warms into the 70s, bass chase aggressively, consuming shad as prime forage. This shift in bait preferences allows for more aggressive and fun bites, especially in deeper lakes with large deep schools of bass.
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2020, Cold Water Bass Fishing - Mike Gerry
In winter, the length of the strike zone changes with water temperature, with colder water causing a shorter strike zone. Anglers should cover water quickly and use accurate electronics to read water temperature. Bass' strike zone narrows between 40-50 degrees, increasing with temperature. Water temperature in the 70s is their preferred active temperature, especially on cloudy days.
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2020, Winter Bass Fishing Water Level Changes with Capt. Mike Gerry
Water levels in winter are constant and unpredictable, making it crucial for fisherman to adjust their fishing techniques. As water levels rise, fish migrate to new areas, while when they drop, they group together. Rattle traps are effective baits in rising water, with color being crucial. Clear water near the bank is also beneficial. In falling water, crank bait is a good choice, but angle is important for successful bites.
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2019, Bass Fishing the Winter Transition with Capt. Mike Gerry
The dead period between fall and winter bites is crucial for accurate fishing decisions. Factors like depth, structure, bait, and watercolor influence fishing locations. Water temperature drops, fish move to warm water, and key structures like grass and stumps affect fishing locations. Reaction baits like jerks and rattles are effective during this period.
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2019, Sculling for Bass with Dwayne Hickey
Pitchin and flippin is a popular technique used by bass anglers to catch big bass. It involves using a flat bottom boat, scullin paddle, and a 7 or 8-weight fly rod. The technique is effective in areas with ten feet or less of bass and can be used during cold winter or moon periods. The best times for sculling are March and April, with night sculling from May through September.
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