Incredible stuff, I had the same to similar reaction when I stuck my PB, granted it was about 4lbs lighter than that slob you've got there. I was super stoked to get my biggest fish but I wasn't overly dramatic about, I was just in pure shock and happiness; basically speechless for the most part. Anyways great video, looking forward to more yak bassin from the channel.

@Flukemaster

9 жыл бұрын

j0j0barz33 Thanks John.

@RFXJagen.

3 жыл бұрын

Jon B. love your vids

Man, I don't know how you're so calm about it. If it was me with a double digit, you're going to hear me from a mile away lol.

@blakeoutdoors8118

7 жыл бұрын

Yanglers same

@keepinitbent4743

6 жыл бұрын

Same dude

Congrats on a new PB! Very exciting!

@Flukemaster

9 жыл бұрын

Mystery Tackle Box Thanks guys

Kayaking & big fish! Gotta love it.

@PullinFish

9 жыл бұрын

Nice bass

@justinkrager2925

9 жыл бұрын

Woo woo that be a lunker there! Good catch.

@ZmbiBglz

9 жыл бұрын

My favorite saltwater angle commenting on my favorite fresh water anglers videos! KZread is a truly amazing thing

@TrapperJosh

9 жыл бұрын

Amen

@narucraze

9 жыл бұрын

zoffinger Woah! Awesome to see Zoffinger here! Any chance you and Gene can Get together and make a video sometime?

You earned those double digits Gene! You payed your dues and were well rewarded! Congrats!!!

@Flukemaster

9 жыл бұрын

KZreadFISHINGVIDS Thanks

Awesome! Great catch Gene!

@abdelsamiediraz8802

9 жыл бұрын

V.Nice

@Flukemaster

9 жыл бұрын

***** Thanks

Over the last year and a half I have been watching your videos (almost every day in the winter) Learning all I can to understand everything there is to know about this amazing sport and I have come so far thanks to you. I still have a lot to learn. Because of you're willingness to provide your knowledge I have also broken my personal best from last year, it was a 4 pounder from a kayak I just bought (nothing compared to the monster in this video) but for me it was a big step. I hope to get to 5 pounds soon. I know I will get there one day but the anticipation is driving me nuts. I am out almost every day I have off work. Fishing my tail off. Well done Gene. I recommend everyone I know that has an interest in bass fishing to your videos, and I make sure to tell them to subscribe to your channel. Most of all thanks for being an awesome teacher. I owe everything I know to you. Best wishes to you. Keep those lines wet.

Wow! Flukemaster.. 9 years later?!! Thank you for sharing. I watched this with a huge smile. 🐟👊🏻

Haha awesome Gene. Happy for your PR. Catching such a bass is a life time story. Glad to see you took great care of the fish. Nothing less then what I expect from a great ambassador of the sport. I know too many guys that would have taken her and mount her for their own personal show. Congrats on a great catch and even better sportsmanship!

Congrats Gene. There's nobody on the internet that I would be happier for :) ... I think it's amazing how we fish for so many years, and it never loses its fun. Beautiful fish Brother Gene...

@Flukemaster

9 жыл бұрын

bernie lee Thank you Bernie

I know this is over a yr later but I just started watching your videos about a month ago. 1st off I'd like to say congratulations on catching your PB. it's an awesome feeling. and 2nd I've been fishin bass all my life, but I really enjoy watching your videos along with Rob, Jon B, AP and Flair. I feel like in the sport we love so much you never stop learnin. and y'all have helped me learn so much. thanks flukemaster! congrats again.

This is why I fish. You could be the best fisherman in the world but as long as you have line in the water you have a chance at a fish like this. Congrats on the new PB. Been watching your vids for years now. Keep em coming! I'd love some more kayak fishing videos! I'm a kayak fisherman myself.

probably the 4th or 5th time I've watched this video. love it

@Hatchaindahouse

8 жыл бұрын

Same

Amazing! Glad I could be a part if this.. My best is only 4 lbs

Thanks Gene, for getting back to me. I just wanted to let you know I love your videos they have taught me alot. Thanks again keep up the great job.Bill

This video alone ignited the passion to start fishing again after 15 years. Thank you so much for all the awesome videos.

Awesome, man. I really felt your emotions in this video. My PB is currently 3.7 lb. in Lake Placid, NY. I'll keep casting!

@thomassorice

8 жыл бұрын

Mine is 6.5 pounds I was 9 when I caught it

@J.Hemann

8 жыл бұрын

Mine is 11 pounds

@bassmaster8749

8 жыл бұрын

Mine is 7

@harrywisniewski5017

8 жыл бұрын

I love lake placid it's so pretty

@HumanBean520

8 жыл бұрын

+Thomas Sorice mine is 65 pounds I was 9 months old when I caught it

Great catch,thanks.

@Georg_Miloslavsky

9 жыл бұрын

Вах

Thanks for posting FM your PB. Very happy for you!!! Mine is 6lbs on shore, and the ten pounder I know is right around the corner for me. I watch a lot of your videos and love them. Your a big help, so keep doing what you do.

9 years? Wow! Sometimes us viewers don't realize how special it is, for a pro, to get a new pb. One of your most heart felt videos I've seen. Thank you.

Great video caught my pb on Saturday it was an 8.6 lb bass was like 2 and a half lbs bigger than my previous pb

@Flukemaster

8 жыл бұрын

+CSPECK 44 Awesome Congrats

@SpeckBrothers

8 жыл бұрын

+Flukemaster thanks you make great videos man

Imagine if this happened to +1rod1reelfishing the reaction would be crazy.

@matthewherzog6155

8 жыл бұрын

+Logan Lykins Dude. Seriously?

@sniporay

8 жыл бұрын

+Logan Lykins lol.. disrespecting one of the greats.

@ianspenyoung6129

8 жыл бұрын

LOL! he flips out over two pound fish, he probably would have a orgasm over a 10 pounder lol

@wilsonoutdoors9836

8 жыл бұрын

Ikr

@TheDreamCatchers

8 жыл бұрын

funny cause he just lost a 10 not too long ago

HOLY CRAP!!!! Nice catch Gene! Man I couldnt be happier for you. Really appreciate and enjoy your videos. You have a real down to earth personality and are sharing your knowledge with others and it has paid off. I personally have learned alot from you amd just want to say thanks. Looking foward to your next video and agian, awesome fish!

+Flukemaster I've watched this vid several times now and I'm always impressed at your humility. Thanks for all you've done to help me in my learning and all you are doing for the bass world. I believe guys like you, who really care about teaching and not just self promotion, are rare but a necessity to keep the outdoors important. Keep at it, and congratulations!

Dude a yellow duckett ghost where did u get one of those

@RobbieCruvellierFishing

9 жыл бұрын

daniel gomes they turn yellow when they're exposed to too much sun. Happened to me also. Go check out my channel and please subscribe.

@danielrester1978

9 жыл бұрын

It was a problem with the first generation of Ghost rods.

THIS WHY THE FANS CALL YOU THE PIMP MASTA

@victordeppe9609

9 жыл бұрын

All serious note, i check in every day for a new video Gene, and super stoked you got to break that mark. Ive been saying it (we have all been thinking it) 2015 will be the year of the giants. So adding you to the list of giants along with guys like Tim little and Matt Allen from tacticalbassin . I have also been finding giant eastern shore bass for where i live and i think ill get my PB too. Ill be checkin in, tight lines and claps around.

Nice job Gene! This is the biggest bass I've ever seen! All of your hard work makes me happy! The 9 year wait was worth it! Keep fishing!

You can see him just soaking it in; just taking in Life man...crazy. This dude deserves it too. His videos are always great, he's given back a ton to the bass fishing community, and he always seems like a genuinely good guy. Congratulations to you sir. You earned it. Respect.

i hope you break it again my man

@Flukemaster

9 жыл бұрын

FishingTheGreatLakes Thanks

I live in South Jersey and my personal best bass is a 9 lb 14oz caught at my local lake on the Stockton college campus at 4:30 am with a weightless 10 in curly tail and a 4/0 or 5/0 hook.... it was awesome feeling at the time but I didn't have a camera and it was spawning so I let it go....I wish I had a picture of it but I wasn't going to kill it just for bragging rights. Now I feel like I'll never catch a fish that big again at least in the northeast. I caught an 8 lb-er last summer but those 2 extra pounds are a huge difference. I still relive the memory but I really wish I could see and picture when I bring up the story. I still fish the lake and throw the same rig that got me her.

Awesome video! Your videos are some of the best on KZread and I am always excited to see you posting more videos! Keep them coming! Thanks a lot Gene!

Great Fish!! My brother and I are hooked on your channels! Your vids are awesome and informative, and we have learned a lot from you! Looking forward to more!

Gene its been a while since i've last commented. Just bought a Hobie and i love it. Keep them lines tight my man. Thanks for getting me into bass fishing, you got a follower for life. -Justin

Had to comeback and watch this again. Still gets me pumped!

I was watching your channel today and saw this fish. Goodness, what a great fish!! Your instructional videos are excellent and your videos and branding are great!!

What a moment for ya!!! Good stuff. Your emotion really speaks for itself and your purpose for doing what you do. Congrats!!!

That's an awesome fish... very happy to see you get a new PB! It's interesting to think that the likelihood of sharing something as special as this with so many people was almost nonexistent just 10-12 years ago. For that reason, I'm pleased to see that you were able to share this experience, which obviously means so much to you, with so many people who can share in your joy. For this reason, I'm glad it took so long for you to catch this one.

@Flukemaster

9 жыл бұрын

Joseph Oligschlaeger Thank you Joseph. I really appreciate that and I feel the same way. There was a reason I had to wait so long for this.

Congrats, Sir! You have been my go to person for fishing videos. I have learned a ton of tips from you including teaching me tips for fishing with a Baitcaster (which is now my go to reel.) Glad to see you catch something this beautiful. You deserved it !

@Flukemaster

9 жыл бұрын

Chris Nichols Thanks Chris. I'm glad I could help

Awesome 👍🏼 congratulations on your PB Gene I’m glad you caught the bass fishing from a kayak it’s an amazing feeling being on a lake or river paddling around searching for that awesome spot where you just know there’s gotta be a giant bass lurking around beneath you. I enjoyed watching your video !!!! Thanks for sharing your awesome adventure !!!! Danny

Feel your excitement brother.. all the way in Chicago. No better feeling than days like that. All the best! Love your vids. I still learn a lot. Thanks, Dom

@Flukemaster

9 жыл бұрын

Dom Cappelluti Thanks Dom

Great video man love all your videos I've been watching for about 2.5 3 months and will continue to watch I'm pretty new to bass fishing I'm 22 but your videos have been a fantastic way for me to learn new things and different rigs and baits I'd like to thank you for the time you take to make these videos man and congratulations on that bass truly awesome have a good day

@Flukemaster

9 жыл бұрын

Travis Nichols Thanks Travis

Wow!! congrats Gene! Enjoyed seeing that big girl! Enjoy all your videos. I'm 29 yrs old now but when I was a kid me and dad watched Bill Dance, Jimmy houston, Hank Parker,all the normal ones, but now there's very little on t.v and its guys like you now that the younger generation is watching. I'd be very proud if I were you. Keep up the good fishing sir, Jamie.

@Flukemaster

9 жыл бұрын

***** Thank you Jamie. That means a lot. I really feel like this is what I'm supposed to do for the rest of my life. It gives me so much joy to see people succeed using something they learned from me.

Wow Gene great fish! Thanks for all the videos and tutorials, I"m getting better at catching bass every weekend thanks to you!

I just bought my first ever angler kayak. And watching your videos are getting me pumped!

Congratulations on your new PB! Your videos get me through the weeks when I can't fish and the sometimes months I don't catch one either. To see someone with your experience and knowledge continue to improve and learn embodies what this sport is all about and inspires me to keep at it.

@Flukemaster

9 жыл бұрын

Andrew Holmgren Thank you Andrew. That means a lot.

Congrats Gene, Wow what a fish. I got all excited just watching you catch that beast.

Great moment, thank you for sharing. I caught my pb yesterday, 5.31 on a popper from my paddle board. Did not sleep last night thinking about how that fish smashed my lure. Fishing gives us this moments full of satisfaction. I have learned a lot from watching you. You always say , tach some hot too fish. I fished for years on and off with little success. But this year when I got the itch I had the Internet (I'm 45). With the help of you, tactical bassin, bamafrogs, Mr. Roland Martin and Bill Dance I have had such a blast in the water.

Congratulations! I appreciate you letting us in on the journey. It's always fun to watch your videos

@Flukemaster

9 жыл бұрын

Kevin Pence Thanks Kevin

I know i just seen this video and im glad that i did this is a truly amazing moment and to say the least you of all people deserve this the most. this is gods way of given back to you for teaching and showing your strategies and techniques with each and every one of us. Thank you and again congratulations!!!!

@Flukemaster

8 жыл бұрын

+Kansas Fishing Outdoors Thank you. That means a lot.

Great Catch Gene,,, Welcome to the 10+ Club.An Thank You for sharing this moment with us all. Took me 15 years to break the double digit. I know how you feel. Again, CONGRATS..

@Flukemaster

9 жыл бұрын

Jay P Dollar Thanks Jay

Been following you for awhile now, happy I stumbled across your channel. Great fish!!

@Flukemaster

9 жыл бұрын

Josh Hanson Thanks Josh

Congratulations, I bet I was as happy as you were. Up here in Northern NJ we feel all excited for a five pounder. I think I'd have a heart attack if I hooked into one of those. Way to go. You sure have put in your time. And how great to have it all on camera to enjoy forever. Way to go man!

@Flukemaster

9 жыл бұрын

Chuck Cooper LOL. Thanks Chuck.

Congrats man! That is an incredible catch and even better (in my opinion) from a kayak! Btw you have an incredible channel and you always have awesome tips and products to showcase. I really think that you have the best fishing channel on KZread! Once again great catch, you deserved it! Thank you and tight lines!

1k comment....so great to see your joy over this fish. It's something we all wish for! Congrats!

Congrats Mr Gene on PB couldn't happen to a better fisherman you and LFG are my favorites I been fishing a long time and caught three 9 1/2 pounders love it dude

Congratulations, Gene.... That is one big LUNKER!! A close friend of mine introduced to Bass Fishing last summer here in Arizona. Needless to say I have fallen in love with the sport... I found your videos on-line and have been taking and practicing your great advise and suggestions... Just a few weeks ago I caught my first lunker at 7.5lbs ... Once again - Thank you for all that you do for the sport. John

@Flukemaster

9 жыл бұрын

John A Schwamm Sr That's an awesome fish John. Congratulations.

Gene, you earned it. Gotta love kayak bass fishing. BTW, i'nm enjoying your vlogs and your meetups with the younger generation of bass fishing youtubers. Truth be known though, I'm older than you and and any one of them put together, so i feel for ya.

Congratulations!!! Im still fishing for 5+ I have missed some 20+inchers this spring. Need to be more patient and set the hook right. Have had trouble with small bass getting gut hooked, so I'm used to a quick set. Feel like I missed two 5+ this week alone. Ripping bait or hook out. Went back to what I know best. Soft plastic yum worm, no weight, on a 4 off set. Watching you and Chad have really inspired me to get out and try and learn new things. On my Cuda HD every other day basically! Thanks for making these videos and go get that 12+! THAT'S AWESOME! NICE BUCKET MOUTH!

Congrats Gene. I have a lot of respect for your fishing knowledge and prowess. Really cool to see you catch you're pb, out of a kayak. I just started kayak fishing myself, this year.

@Flukemaster

9 жыл бұрын

mwasson41 Thanks man.

This is an amazing moment for both of us! CONGRATULATIONS! I say for both of because 1 u caught it and 2 I've learned so much from u and this moment defines what I put to use Everytime I fish... congratulations again God bless and thank u for sharing this moment

Congrats on an awesome bass, Gene! If anyone deserves to catch a giant like that, it's you! Thanks for sharing all of your knowledge with us. Keep it up!

Congrats Gene! That is an unbelievable feeling when you catch a giant like that. It is even better when you let them go. Awesome Job!

Great job and congrats! Seeing you in the pro angler 14 makes me not feel so bad dumping all that money into the same kayak a few weeks ago. Can't wait to see your next personal best.thanks

I've watched this a few times now, happy for you man. Congrats !

Gene you are the man, a lot of guys look up to Ike and Skeet but I have learned more from you than anyone, thanks brother!

@Flukemaster

9 жыл бұрын

ZM Films Thanks my friend. I'm glad I could help

After a day of no fish for me, it’s awesome to watch your PB and give me confidence to get out there and try try try. Great job

Great fish Gene. I've caught the 3 biggest bass of my life from a kayak. It's a whole different experience when you're right down there at their level. Can't beat the adrenaline rush. Congratulations. Bye the way, I've watched all your videos, appreciate you sharing the knowledge.

@Flukemaster

9 жыл бұрын

mcmmetalman Thanks man.

Don't really understand how someone could dislike this video. Congratulations man! I can't imagine catching a almost 11 pound bass! Biggest bass I ever caught was a 7.5 pound bass on a dinky little kiddie pole. Sucker was bent like the Gateway Arch. But anyways, great job on your new personal best! :)

@Flukemaster

9 жыл бұрын

Moneyearner12 Thanks man.

love the passion. i have watched this probably 10 times. great video. congratulations. i love that feeling and its cool you caught the whole thing on camera.

@Flukemaster

8 жыл бұрын

+Ryan McGarry Thanks Ryan

Congratulations Gene! What a catch! I've learned a lot from you and am grateful. Keep up the great work!

@Flukemaster

9 жыл бұрын

Sean Avery Thanks Sean

Awesome fish! Congrats Gene! Thanks for your videos. I only discovered you a couple of weeks ago and I've already learned a TON!

@Flukemaster

9 жыл бұрын

Brandon Credille Thanks Brandon. I'm glad you found me and I could help you learn a little more.

WOW!!! Epic video Flukemaster!!! man congrats on your new PB, beautiful fish!!!

Well done! The memories of that fish are going to live on and make your adrenalin gland tingle for many years to come.

@Flukemaster

8 жыл бұрын

+MrTatts64 Thanks

That was amazing! Congrats on your PB. We don't see bass that big here in Connecticut. Again amazing. Thanks for sharing that moment with all of us dreamers.

@Flukemaster

9 жыл бұрын

gbouley1 Thanks man.

What a beautiful fish. Congrats. You keep inspiring me to keep fishing and be persistent because the reward was shown in this video!

So happy for you Gene, Honored to be a part of your PB... Nothing like them shakes when trying to weigh the fish.

@Flukemaster

9 жыл бұрын

Kywildcatnation Thanks

Awsome stuff gene if anyone deserves to catch a beauty like that,you do . There are not many guys out there that know alot about bass fishing that just want to share what they know with everyone . I myself would never be ablle to find the words that show how greatful I am to you for shareing your knowlege . I cant think off hand many people at all that I respect like I respect you . Cheers for the video mate

@Flukemaster

9 жыл бұрын

Shane Colquhoun Thanks Shane. Thanks means a lot.

That was awesome. Thanks for sharing the experience. I was smiling right along with you. Congrats.

@Flukemaster

9 жыл бұрын

golfnutinga1069 Thanks

Congrats on your PB!!! Amazing fish! Love watching your videos, and feel I am learning a lot from them. Thanks for making them!

@Flukemaster

9 жыл бұрын

Steve Schley Thank you Steve

Great job Fluke! My heart was pumping with yours bro. I think I would have cried...way to hold it together..lol

Nice catch! Congrats on catching your new PB! Love how she pulled your kayak around...

Yes, totally AWESOME! It was great to watch you catch it. It's interesting that with a bait with as much potential action as a Vile Craw that you caught that PB with letting it sit and a little twitch. Merry Christmas by the way.

So happy for you man that was so cool and you got on video!! you got a new fluke.

What a fish, just love the reaction and genuine feel of accomplishment. Welcome to the DD club! Man it feels awesome to see that extra digit when you weigh the hawg. Congratulations!

@Flukemaster

8 жыл бұрын

+Mikey Got Bass Thanks Mikey

Congrats Gene! I just broke my personal best two weeks ago with a 7.3, by far the best feeling!

@Flukemaster

9 жыл бұрын

Dennis Newman That's awesome Dennis. Congrats and thanks

Congratulations! Thank you for making these videos. I love em and I've learned a lot from them!

@Flukemaster

9 жыл бұрын

Cole Spurlin Thanks Cole

Congrats man. On a kayak in a new spot too, that's gotta feel special. Love your vids bro!

Your enthusiam, knowledge and the quality of your videos make this channel my GO TO for anything bass fishing related. Congrats on the BIG catch. My wife is a Bulldogs fan so I can deal with the hat too...haha Don in East TN

@Flukemaster

9 жыл бұрын

donhearl Thanks Don. I'm glad you like my videos.

Awesome fish...i love your channel and am subscribed to it...im 36 and just started fishing and you really help out a ton. Thank u for all that you do.

@Flukemaster

4 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome. I’m glad I can help

Awesome video Gene!!!!!! Congrats on that beast!!! Finally gets good kayak video and this happens Congrats!!!

@Flukemaster

9 жыл бұрын

CARTER COOK Thanks

YEAH BUDDY!! Congrats man! I totally agree with u about being stealthy in a kayak. That's why I love to fish in a kayak. Glad to be a subscriber on your KZread channel so everyone and i can learn tricks on how to fish and witness ur personal best. Congrats again. Have fun in your Hobie.

That was freaking awesome man. I just started this year in bass fishing, and I watch a lot of your videos to figure out what I'm doin wrong. Yes they have helped a great deal. Thank you sir and keep you up the great work. IF YOU AIN'T BASS'EN, YOU AIN'T LIV'EN..

@Flukemaster

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dennis

I'm so happy you're a catch and release fisher! Lots of people wouldn't do that. If we want big bass we got to release big bass! congrats of the big bass !

How freaking awesome! Bet that was even more memorable pulling that big guy in on a yak. Happy for you and keep the videos coming they are always great.

Wonderful fish Gene! Glad to see you catch a double digit bass finally!!

I realize this vid is old but it was nice to see how genuinely happy you were with that fish! Nice job man!

That's SO awesome!! Congrats man!! Love the sound you made when you were weighing the fish and realized that you just set a new PB! That's an amazing feeling right there!!

@Flukemaster

9 жыл бұрын

Lekan Oyefeso Thanks Lekan

Watched this several times. So happy for you!

We just talked about you making a kayak vid on bass resource. I know you said you were making one on your reply but didnt think this soon! Love the kayak vid cant wait for more!

@Flukemaster

9 жыл бұрын

yeng khang Thanks Yeng

Doesn't matter how many times I watch this, it still is AWESOME!!