Spotted Bass Fishing 101

Episode index and social media links below:
2:24 Spotted bass identification
5:10 When and why target spots
8:00 How to find spots
11:32 Commercial break
14:09 Selecting baits
15:55 Target zones verses lure choice
23:42 Prespawn and spawn
27:35 Rods/reels/line and why
34:10 Bottom bait tip
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  • @ditchdiggeroutdoors5864
    @ditchdiggeroutdoors58646 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely awesome video. Very informative, and detailed. Thanks for taking the time to make a video like this.

  • @joespafford6499
    @joespafford64992 ай бұрын

    Dude I can't tell you how much I appreciate this video, I just moved to Oklahoma from North Idaho and my goal is to catch the species of bass in which I could not up there. Spotted is the next one on my list. Tyvm subbed and look for to watch your collection

  • @InformativeFisherman

    @InformativeFisherman

    2 ай бұрын

    Awesome! Happy to hear, keep me posted!

  • @joespafford6499

    @joespafford6499

    2 ай бұрын

    @@InformativeFisherman oh I certainly will, I'm excited to catch a spotted bass. Watching you catch all of them got me so pumped up I feel like Iconelli catching my first fish of the day. Thank you for the reso

  • @jerzcnate
    @jerzcnate7 жыл бұрын

    This video is what your name is Informative nothing but grade A+ information. Nick you are one hell of a teacher continue success. How you are not at 100k subs is mind boggling.

  • @InformativeFisherman

    @InformativeFisherman

    7 жыл бұрын

    jerzcnate thank you! I don't run Adsense like the other channels so they don't notify as many of my subscribers. So in return I don't show up as often in suggested videos.

  • @onthefly_fishing4548
    @onthefly_fishing45487 жыл бұрын

    Love the winter time Spots. Great video and information as usual, Nick.

  • @InformativeFisherman

    @InformativeFisherman

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thanks brotha!

  • @65FullMoon83
    @65FullMoon837 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful fish! Always enjoy watching your video's and appreciate your energy & enthusiasm for fishing!

  • @InformativeFisherman

    @InformativeFisherman

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thanks bro!

  • @braydenduke5435
    @braydenduke54356 жыл бұрын

    I live on the coosa and I love fishing for big spots year round

  • @drakepittman8800
    @drakepittman88006 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this video! I fish Smith Lake in Alabama. Spots are pretty dominant. Jerk baits, sexy Shad chatterbaits and spinnerbaits, and green pumpkin Senkos with the bottom dipped in chartreuse spike it are my go-to’s.

  • @Mjones8383
    @Mjones83835 жыл бұрын

    I fish the Coosa river lakes every week, hardest fighting bass in the country imo

  • @snakerpfishing650
    @snakerpfishing6507 жыл бұрын

    Great Video Nick! Really helpful tips for my next tournament I'm having at Flat Pine lake🎣

  • @chrischase6191
    @chrischase61917 жыл бұрын

    nice vid Nick, headed to Shasta soon so a leg up on the spots is what i need!

  • @jessehammil3897
    @jessehammil38977 жыл бұрын

    This is helpful. I live right next to camanche and having a really hard time catching something lately.

  • @stepjenn2545
    @stepjenn2545 Жыл бұрын

    Best spotted bass videc I have seen, Thank you so much ,

  • @danielcartis9011
    @danielcartis90116 жыл бұрын

    Wow, that was a very informative video (no pun intended). I really enjoyed it!

  • @RealisticFishing
    @RealisticFishing7 жыл бұрын

    I need this lesson on spotted bass. Great video , Liked*

  • @travisaverill463
    @travisaverill4637 жыл бұрын

    Great episode and information!!!

  • @ButhOfLamb
    @ButhOfLamb7 жыл бұрын

    That intro music is clean Nick!!!

  • @zackwade9060
    @zackwade90607 жыл бұрын

    thanks for this. so hard to find informative vids on spots. helped me out, Roll Tide to that

  • @andybowlin
    @andybowlin7 жыл бұрын

    Been waiting for someone to make this video.. thanks!

  • @andybowlin

    @andybowlin

    7 жыл бұрын

    Can you explain why you cast shallow to deep in winter months? In case big one is up shallow sunning itself getting warm?? Also an on the water finding spotted bass with electronics vid would be rad! Thanks

  • @jdm06types
    @jdm06types7 жыл бұрын

    Great video! Thanks for all the info

  • @thelivinlegend1
    @thelivinlegend17 жыл бұрын

    Great Video. Thanks Nick.

  • @santiagoarroyo8754
    @santiagoarroyo87544 жыл бұрын

    Good Chanel for fishing , love it

  • @johnmorgan2916
    @johnmorgan29167 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much. I live in NW Ga but most of my fishing life was Arkansas etc.. Large mouths. Spots are a totally different animal. I catch only large mouths in lakes in which the ratio is 1 large mouth per 10 spots We need more info like this.. .

  • @InformativeFisherman

    @InformativeFisherman

    7 жыл бұрын

    John Morgan glad I could help John, thanks for watching!

  • @JOEMAY0
    @JOEMAY07 жыл бұрын

    what a great video,loved it. I saw the video you did on sanpablo reservoir I live about 10 minutes away from there thinking of going in febuary

  • @InformativeFisherman

    @InformativeFisherman

    7 жыл бұрын

    It's an awesome lake! Thanks!

  • @jeremiahgiles3593
    @jeremiahgiles35937 жыл бұрын

    very helpful. little bit different here down south, but the same rules apply. thanks!

  • @njnuclear
    @njnuclear7 жыл бұрын

    dude thank you so much ur right about the other videos man also thanks for going so in depth too

  • @InformativeFisherman

    @InformativeFisherman

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Noah!

  • @mburke1211
    @mburke12117 жыл бұрын

    Another super video Nick! I'm new over here in the east (NC), fishing primarily Spots in Lake Norman. This video was priceless, and I'm sure I will have better success from watching it. I don't think we have many 5# footballs like you were catching on Commanche :-) Thanks!

  • @danielcartis9011

    @danielcartis9011

    6 жыл бұрын

    There are a few 3-4lbers, at least in Lake Wylie and Mountain Island. Norman is one I've only tackled on a few outings and I'm rarely successful

  • @SyPer84
    @SyPer847 жыл бұрын

    Great tips

  • @tommymckiddy7872
    @tommymckiddy78725 жыл бұрын

    Very useful video. My home lake is full of spotted bass. I would like to know more about their spawning habits. I'm sure they spawn on hard bottoms. My biggest question is do they spawn more on the main lake or do they move back in creeks and coves, and do they spawn on flats? I'd just like to know what to look for on lake maps when searching them out.

  • @robbaize4193
    @robbaize41932 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the video, want to come out new malone next week

  • @DavidHaun
    @DavidHaun2 жыл бұрын

    That was awesome

  • @cma1533
    @cma15337 жыл бұрын

    Nice video and beat!!!

  • @InformativeFisherman

    @InformativeFisherman

    7 жыл бұрын

    Crystal Aaron thanks!

  • @kage1048
    @kage10484 жыл бұрын

    During spawn, will they tend to move away from current or stay near the main river?

  • @justinhealey2817
    @justinhealey28177 жыл бұрын

    You should do a Folsom Lake episode.

  • @Arientis
    @Arientis4 жыл бұрын

    I have become a big fan of spotted and gotta say I’m hooked on them (pun intended) West Point Lake in GA is loaded with them.

  • @bradentrocolli4694
    @bradentrocolli46944 жыл бұрын

    What like should I throw on a A rig

  • @krum81
    @krum8116 күн бұрын

    This is legit 💪

  • @jayhu6264
    @jayhu62647 жыл бұрын

    they fight harder pound for pound than largies right

  • @klfux8721

    @klfux8721

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yea

  • @beezie2566
    @beezie25665 жыл бұрын

    Those Bama spots came from my local lake, Lewis Smith lake!

  • @kelster1574
    @kelster15747 жыл бұрын

    Nick, do you ever hit up McClure, Melones, or Don Pedro? Can't recall seeing any videos of you on those bodies of water.

  • @Bassmaster784
    @Bassmaster7842 жыл бұрын

    What ball jig and worm where u using

  • @nickolasmcelroy6396
    @nickolasmcelroy63966 жыл бұрын

    No joke we had a 2 pound spot pull our 17 foot aluminum boat at least 20 yards and it wasn't the wind it was flat calm in the mouth of a cove

  • @robhand7205
    @robhand72055 жыл бұрын

    I caught a 4 pound spot once and was angry because I thought that I had a 6-7 pound largemouth. Was still a fun fish to catch.

  • @rodericmccullough5451
    @rodericmccullough54517 жыл бұрын

    how did you get started fishing?

  • @christianturne9263
    @christianturne92637 жыл бұрын

    Bass fishing in your city,from main lakes to your mainstreams..lost ur lures and ur sad you didnt retrieve em...and ur sad you didn't retrieve..! THAT LURE IS A REAL BASS PLEASER let it goooo. Nice vid Preciate the tips.

  • @InformativeFisherman

    @InformativeFisherman

    7 жыл бұрын

    Christian Turne Hahahahaha!!! Clean!

  • @gabassin1793
    @gabassin17937 жыл бұрын

    I live in Georgia and I have always wanted to catch a spot

  • @jeremiahgiles3593

    @jeremiahgiles3593

    7 жыл бұрын

    Ga Bassin fish lake lanier it's full of them.

  • @jongastelum2174
    @jongastelum21747 жыл бұрын

    nice video thanks for all the info.love your YTV show I'm new to bass fishing I live in napa ca. and we only have a few lakes that are close to me... are you fishing any tournaments this year?

  • @kelster1574

    @kelster1574

    7 жыл бұрын

    What lakes do you fish? Lake Sonoma and Lake Berryessa are pretty close to you I think. Really want to get up to Berryessa soon, never been. Sonoma is a GREAT lake...but I just seen pics of how high the water is, not sure how that's effected it.

  • @jongastelum2174

    @jongastelum2174

    7 жыл бұрын

    www.thekelster.com I haven't fished any of those lakes yet I've only fished lake Hennessy. but I plan on fishing clear lake, and Berryessa too and any other lakes near me.. I don't own a boat I just fish off the shore but I am planning to buy a hobie kayak this spring...

  • @kelster1574

    @kelster1574

    7 жыл бұрын

    I've never been to Berryessa, but hear great things about it. If you end up getting a kayak, and head up to Clear Lake check out Clear Lake Vista Resort on Soda Bay road.....they are located in the middle of Soda Bay and there is some killer fishing within reach when your in a kayak.

  • @jongastelum2174

    @jongastelum2174

    7 жыл бұрын

    www.thekelster.com Rite on thanks for the info.when I do make it there I will let you know how the fishing went..

  • @FishHuntFreedom
    @FishHuntFreedom7 жыл бұрын

    Great vid. Would you be able to do one for Smallies?

  • @InformativeFisherman

    @InformativeFisherman

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thanks John, it's in the works!

  • @FishHuntFreedom

    @FishHuntFreedom

    7 жыл бұрын

    InformativeFisherman I can't wait. I'll be on the look out for it. Thanks again

  • @bqfishingoutdoors4442
    @bqfishingoutdoors44427 жыл бұрын

    hey Nick, what does it mean when people say they developed a pattern while bass fishing?

  • @mattskinner9764

    @mattskinner9764

    6 жыл бұрын

    B&Q Fishing Outdoors they noticed that the fish were biting something specific multiple times. It was a pattern not a one time lucky catch. It's been a year since this comment so I'm sure you figure it out by now but.. tight lines. :)

  • @j023909
    @j0239097 жыл бұрын

    at the minute 8:40 there is an app on your phone i signed up for it but how do i use the app the way you got it?

  • @InformativeFisherman

    @InformativeFisherman

    7 жыл бұрын

    It should be under map options

  • @califishing5235
    @califishing52357 жыл бұрын

    Could you go to Scotts flat lake in Northern California. Thanks! Great vid by the way!

  • @InformativeFisherman

    @InformativeFisherman

    7 жыл бұрын

    CaliFishing I will look it up, thanks!

  • @califishing5235

    @califishing5235

    7 жыл бұрын

    InformativeFisherman there is some good small mouth action there!

  • @colbygomes8121
    @colbygomes81217 жыл бұрын

    I catch mostly spots in the winter too I've noticed that a lot in Stockton

  • @InformativeFisherman

    @InformativeFisherman

    7 жыл бұрын

    More fun too!

  • @brodensmith8754
    @brodensmith87547 жыл бұрын

    Black Beatles nice

  • @hungrydad7537
    @hungrydad75372 жыл бұрын

    THHHHHAAAANNNNNKKK YYYYOOOOOOOUUUUUUUUUU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @sk8andslick
    @sk8andslick7 жыл бұрын

    Hay when are you coming back to Lodi I want to take you to a lake I fish at I pull some decent largemouth out of there. nice video! how do I contact you?

  • @InformativeFisherman

    @InformativeFisherman

    7 жыл бұрын

    sk8andslick I basically live in Lodi, what's up?

  • @sk8andslick

    @sk8andslick

    7 жыл бұрын

    InformativeFisherman I know I was the guy that the restraint across the street from lodi yelled at and I wana take you to one of my lakes "mallerd lake". hit me up on Facebook "Jeromy casity"

  • @kirrasdad
    @kirrasdad5 жыл бұрын

    Caught 2 3.5 pounders on Sunday . They fight like a demon but NEVER jump. You know you have a spot if it stays deep on the fight

  • @santinocuebas3395
    @santinocuebas33957 жыл бұрын

    do you still love to catch carp from those old vids

  • @InformativeFisherman

    @InformativeFisherman

    7 жыл бұрын

    Yeah I do!

  • @paulmichaels3655
    @paulmichaels36557 жыл бұрын

    I caught a 6lb spotted bass at Folsom Lake is that a record?

  • @InformativeFisherman

    @InformativeFisherman

    7 жыл бұрын

    Not sure, have you tried looking it up?

  • @paulmichaels3655

    @paulmichaels3655

    7 жыл бұрын

    I did some research and there is hardly any information for spotted bass on the web but more to do with largemouth.

  • @colbygomes8121
    @colbygomes81217 жыл бұрын

    hahah that girl she's a real crowd pleaser

  • @tonglee8682
    @tonglee86825 жыл бұрын

    These fish are more fun to catch than large mouth, they fight more

  • @yiannikomniny4745
    @yiannikomniny47457 жыл бұрын

    What rod do u use

  • @InformativeFisherman

    @InformativeFisherman

    7 жыл бұрын

    The baitcasting setup for my A-Rig was an iRod light flippin' stick, the spinning was an iRod spin

  • @knothardly4727
    @knothardly47273 жыл бұрын

    Mercy, 6 commercials at the first third break, i do like this guy and he gives great info, but that is almost abusive.

  • @SpraYzi
    @SpraYzi7 жыл бұрын

    do large mouth breed with spotted bass?

  • @BigBoys_s

    @BigBoys_s

    7 жыл бұрын

    SpraYzi yes, only anally

  • @kushcrumbleshatter

    @kushcrumbleshatter

    7 жыл бұрын

    SpraYzi A smally crossed with a spot is called a "meanmouth" , they can all successfully breed under controlled situations but due to the fact that they spawn in different areas typically they will stick to their own species

  • @InformativeFisherman

    @InformativeFisherman

    7 жыл бұрын

    Yes on rare occasion

  • @SpraYzi

    @SpraYzi

    7 жыл бұрын

    ok. i thought so i fish a on west coast called Lake Nacimiento. You mainly only catch small spots with your occasional small large mouth. I've caught 3-4lb fish out there, which is huge for that lake, that look like large mouth but they have the teeth on there tongue like spots do. i assumed they were hybrids.

  • @that_boom_dude
    @that_boom_dude7 жыл бұрын

    DEAD GIVEAWAY! I knew something was wrong when a pretty little spot ran into a fisherman arms, dead giveaway! We eat ribs with these dude but we didn't have a clue.

  • @dylanbtr2013
    @dylanbtr20137 жыл бұрын

    1

  • @InformativeFisherman

    @InformativeFisherman

    7 жыл бұрын

    2!

  • @jakechimiak9626
    @jakechimiak96265 жыл бұрын

    I can’t catch a spot on a jig to save my life

  • @chrischase6191
    @chrischase61917 жыл бұрын

    nice vid Nick, headed to Shasta soon so a leg up on the spots is what i need!