I’ve worked with and kept all kinds of aquatic animals and fish and I love fishing, and I know fish are incredibly intelligent especially predatory fish. But seeing that female recognize you, chase others away, spend time with you…that was truly incredible. Every fisherman should 100% watch this and appreciate how special these fish and all fish really are and to treat them accordingly. Beautiful work man, I hope way more people watch this and get something from this video like I did.

@TheDave333

3 ай бұрын

Thanks Kevin. I appreciate the kind words.

She is “My Large Mouth Bass Teacher”. Loved it!!! Thanks as always for some amazing video and thoughtful and educational commentary!

@TheDave333

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

Amazing camera work as usual. Surprised the wild fish let you get close enough to film them.

@TheDave333

2 жыл бұрын

You and me both! Very surprising, but apparently they've come to know me and trust me. Probably because I spent so much time "social distancing" in the lake this past summer!!! 🐠

I love the way the fish look at the camera, it’s kinda cute! Fish are a lot more intelligent than people think they are. There’s this pond near me that has a ton of Rock Bass, and one of them seems to know me. Perhaps it’s because whenever I’m done fishing, I feed the rest of my bait to the fish. The Rock Bass has a small scar on it’s nose, so she’s pretty recognizable (I know it’s a female because it’s bigger than a lot of the others).

@TheDave333

Жыл бұрын

Fish can definitely remember us, just as we can remember them. Thanks for sharing your experience.

I started fishing this year and immediately wanted to catch bass. It took me over a month of studying and learning fishing lures and techniques, I want to say that just last week became a serious time for me to fish for sport and not just hobby. I caught my personal best bass through studying the lake and pin pointing their spots and it’s an incredible feeling. I always appreciate the beauty of the creature with a picture and ALWAYS release it. This video was really neat and made me appreciate bass even more. I think they’re beautiful creatures both in appearance and behavior, I always wondered what it looked like down there. Loved the whole video and learned so much. Thank you. I’ve certainly gained a new respect for these fish and will appreciate them that much more with every catch.

@TheDave333

Жыл бұрын

Awesome story! Thank you for sharing. Fishing is so much fun!!! I find that knowing the water, and using the proper lure presentation is the key to catching more fish. Be sure to watch my video on bluegill, amid the chain pickerel. :-D

Clicked on your bluegill video last night, and now that I've watched a second, I can confidently say that I'm hooked. I grew up fishing on the Mississippi in southern Minnesota, and I really appreciate this glimpse into the world of fish.

@TheDave333

13 күн бұрын

I'm so glad you appreciate my work. Mother nature is amazing, all of the credit goes to her. I'm just a guy with a camera. 🦈🐟🐠🌻🐝🌴

The part where you said that bass will avoid lures that have hooked them before is so true. There's a pond near my old house that I used to go to and it didn't matter what type of lure I would use I would never be able to catch a bass. One day when I was fishing with my buddy at that place he jokingly said put a piece of beef stick on your hook. About 5 minutes later I hooked into a huge 2 plus pound bass. That's the only best I've ever caught from there

@TheDave333

Жыл бұрын

What a great story! New things definitely get their attention. :-D

@alecbaldwinsnotpropgun

11 ай бұрын

Huge and 2 pounds don’t go together

@wolfpackflt670

11 ай бұрын

​@@alecbaldwinsnotpropgun guess he forgot the 1 in the number 12😂

@lordfarquar9215

11 ай бұрын

​@@alecbaldwinsnotpropguni bet youre fun fishing.

Watching now on a big screen. Can’t wait! I used to catch these as a kid fishing with my dad.

@TheDave333

2 жыл бұрын

Yay! It's a bit different. :-)

As a lifelong angler I have caught and released more fish than I can count. They really have personalities. Some are much smarter than others. Some are meaner lol. Some look you in the eye…I believe in all intelligent species that individual characteristics vary widely. Observation is the best way to learn more, thanks for making the videos!

@TheDave333

6 күн бұрын

You're very welcome, and you're 100% correct. I have over 22 freshwater aquariums, and there's not doubt that fish have their own personalities. Thanks for watching the video and taking the time to leave a comment.

I love this immersive style from you. As always, your filming and editing are breathtaking, and your composition skills, even in the wild are mad. Your musical choice is perfection. I think that older female has a crush on you, and I’m glad it is reciprocated. The beauty of the lakebed flora and topography combined with the soft green/yellow cast of the water, the rippling patterns of sun through water…and the remarkable beauty of the fish is mesmerizing. Thank you for these relaxing and informative moments.🖤🇨🇦

@TheDave333

2 жыл бұрын

@Tamarra James You're very welcome! I spent a lot of time in the lake "social distancing" this past summer!!! So, you can expect more videos like this one in the near future. By the way, your comments are very uplifting, and they always motivate me to work harder. So, thank you for your support!!! 🙂🐟🐠

@tamarrajames3590

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheDave333 I’m happy my comments are enjoyed by you, I’m really just telling you the truth. Your love of subject always shines through in your work, whether it be in a tank or the lake. I always look forward to a notification from you,and this was a delightful surprise, there is a cinematic quality here that is hard to get in a tank. As long as you make them…I will be watching and commenting.🖤🇨🇦

@blakenelson8385

2 жыл бұрын

This was a great video. Thank you.

@TheDave333

2 жыл бұрын

♥♥♥

@tamarrajames3590

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheDave333 😘

I noticed a lot of boo-hooing in the comment section. This was a wonderful video and gave me a new appreciation for our aquatic friends. Being an angler myself I always try to take the utmost care in landing and releasing any fish. Very insightful and even thought provoking video. Nice job!

@TheDave333

Жыл бұрын

Hi! Thanks for watching the video and for taking the time to leave a comment. I'm glad you enjoyed the video. It was a lot of fun to put together.

@chimesoffreedom9026

Жыл бұрын

@@TheDave333 I thoroughly enjoyed it! Thank you for your effort.

@TheDave333

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

I would’ve never thought you would make a video on Largemouth bass. I also live in the north east of United States and in this past year I’ve spent many hours targeting largies but most importantly, I’ve learned quite a bit too. Sometimes using a lure that isn’t very common among the other anglers is key when catching the big fish. In my pond I almost never see anyone using frog lures or realistic swim baits and not many people use jerkbaits. Most people use worms or flukes, I’ve tried frogs and swim baits and have caught very large bass with them. Fish are a lot more complex than we think, there’s a reason they’ve made it this far up the evolutionary chain and still live today. Millions of years of evolution is buried deep within their genetic code, they aren’t stupid and know how to survive. Very cool video my friend, may I ask you which state you’re from? I from New Jersey but you don’t seem to be from Jersey, I’m guessing Connecticut?

@sibashishpaul6681

2 жыл бұрын

Very thoughtful

@TheDave333

2 жыл бұрын

@Catfsihnig Thanks for watching the video. . . I am constantly amazed by the things I see in the natural world. Fish are so versatile, and there are so many of them! There's always a surprise. More videos on the lake coming soon, p.s. I'm in Massachusetts. 🌍

As a catch and release fisherman. This gives a new appreciation for the fish I so love to catch.

@TheDave333

Жыл бұрын

I'm a catch and release person these days as well. Love these fish. 😁

@KephasIsStPeter

Жыл бұрын

@@TheDave333 thank you so much for the hard work Dave.

@TheDave333

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure, it's a labor of love.

Wow Dave, just incredible… that last line choked me up a lil bit! Keep up the great work, we certainly appreciate it.

@TheDave333

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I will. 🙂

This video is awesome!! I am a bass fisherman. I always treat these fish with respect. I even sometimes thank the fish, depending on size, for giving me a chance to see it up close and personal. I always catch and release bass. Thanks for the video!!

@TheDave333

11 күн бұрын

Nice! I respect your approach to fishing. We need more anglers like you out there. 🐠🦈🐟

Too cool that mama bass took you under her wing and chases off other fish. It’s definitely not a game, she’s got a crush on you!!

@TheDave333

7 ай бұрын

She seems to recognize me every time I'm in the lake. . . I'd make a handsome fish.

These make me feel like im a kid again watching animal planet or natgeo nature documentaries i love it

@TheDave333

14 күн бұрын

Awesome thank you!

This is a beautiful video. I'm so glad KZread showed me your channel. I know you love fish and would never do this, but imagine you built this years long relationship with these bass, and then one day you just grab a few and carry them out of the lake. Some fisherman has been sitting there all day without getting a nibble, and you just walk out football carrying the biggest bass he's ever seen in his life.

@TheDave333

14 күн бұрын

I have too much respect for them to do something like that. She's like an old friend, and I make it a policy to never eat my friends. 😁😁😁

This video and your bluegill video really paints these fishes as more intelligent than I used to believe

@TheDave333

14 күн бұрын

Now, my mission has been accomplished. Thank you!

I grew up in Southern Maine. I have always been fascinated with smaller less known freshwater ponds in this area. Largemouth bass fishing was my favorite past time when I was younger. I am now in my 50s and seldom fish anymore. I have found that I now have too much empathy for these wonderful animals and am too afraid of fatally injuring them. I discovered, from experience, that largemouth bass are smarter than we realize and that they also feel pain. I had no idea that they are as smart are you show them to be in this video. Thank you so much for posting this. Great Video!

@TheDave333

13 күн бұрын

I too empathize with their suffering. . . They are very intelligent, and yes they do feel pain. Many anglers will deny this fact, possibly out of guilt, but there's no doubt in my mind. I'm really glad you enjoyed the video and took the time to leave a comment. 😁

@taylorharbin3948

12 күн бұрын

That’s why I use the ike jime method to dispatch mine quickly. To each his own.

Have any of those bass asked you about your vehicles extended warranty

@TheDave333

Жыл бұрын

No, but one did ask me where I got my fins.

@J-Rod73

11 ай бұрын

😂

@jeffchilds4021

7 ай бұрын

🤣🤣🤣

@GambitWilson-ql4nx

7 ай бұрын

Dude I totally get it. Smh. Wow

@thetoycollectorofseville6428

7 ай бұрын

I don't get it.

As an avid bass angler and tournament fisherman i absolutely love this video

@TheDave333

7 ай бұрын

Awesome, thank you! I loved making it!

this channel has got to be the most beautiful thing i have discovered :)

@TheDave333

Күн бұрын

Wow, that's awesome! Thanks I appreciate your kind words.

you dont know how much i love this video man, thank you

@TheDave333

Ай бұрын

You're very welcome, and thanks for watching it. It was a lot of fun to make. I love bass!

I am an avid fisherman and would like to tell you i learned a thing or two today and i appreciate that.

@TheDave333

Күн бұрын

Thank you so much.

Its so fascinating that Bass and Bluegill are all in the same family. I guess its like having lions living amongst domestic kittens!

@TheDave333

14 күн бұрын

That's a great analogy! 😁

I caught a smallmouth bass in the James River back in 2018, and a largemouth bass in the Appomattox River back in 2021.

@TheDave333

6 ай бұрын

Nice . . . I think I'm catching a cold. . . Have you ever tried ice fishing?

@chisaquaticvibe6524

6 ай бұрын

@@TheDave333 No

@TheDave333

6 ай бұрын

I've done it a couple times. . . not a fan. 😊

5:25 "and will agressively defend the nest if anyone comes too close to the eggs" *states down the camera at point-blank with a dead a$$ stare*

@TheDave333

11 күн бұрын

He means business. . .

I learned something else about bluegill in this video. I didn't know they spawn all summer. You could seriously have a video of just underwater footage without any commentary and it would still be a good video. Alot of these are spotted bass. I think. I'm just now getting into fishing and your videos help Alot. Lol

@TheDave333

16 күн бұрын

I'm glad you enjoy my work, and that you're learning more about fish. btw there are no spotted bass where I live. (Massachusetts). Love your reptiles . . . I have some footage of an Eastern Hognose snake that I'll put together someday! Peace. 🐠🦈🐟

@straightwhitemale5753

16 күн бұрын

@@TheDave333 Ah. I struggle with telling the difference. Do it! Lol Later, yo.

Amazing videography as always.

@TheDave333

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you :-)

Randomly came across this channel. Happy i did. I see you even keep up with comments on old videos, that's awesome.

@TheDave333

7 күн бұрын

Thanks! I figure if people take the time to watch the video and leave a comment, then I should at least take the time to respond.

I’ve been fishing in Austin Texas lately, specifically the south fork of the San Gabriel river. Gorgeous edenic river, crystal clear and full of biodiversity. The bass there seem to hang out in packs not based on size, they have foot and a half ones hanging out with squads of maybe 5 or 6, with usually two significantly bigger ones some of these fish are definitely small enough to get eaten by the bigger ones but instead they stay together. One time I hooked one and the instant I did 4 other ones of various sizes raced over to it and started swimming by its side back and forth as I fought it. It was an odd experience, and appeared to me like some kind of empathy. I know anglers say they’re trying to see what is in their mouth but it really made me see this fish as more human as weird as it sounds. Great content man been binge watching all your videos lately.

@TheDave333

4 күн бұрын

A binge watcher, I love it. I've seen them group like this too, it's an awesome sight. I imagine that they do have some sense of empathy for each other. They're more sophisticated than many people realize. 🐠🦈🐟

@Idious

2 күн бұрын

​@TheDave333 I stand firmly on my soapbox that science knows next to nothing about the intelligence of many species. We thought parrots only mimicked us, but now we know they understand thanks to Alex the African Grey.

@TheDave333

2 күн бұрын

I'll stand next to you. . .

This is one of the most interesting videos I've watched when it comes to fish.

@TheDave333

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. It's a labor of love. :-)

What a great video. I'm blown away at your aquatic movements. No detectable disturbance to silt or the waters surface. All around great skills. Hats off

@TheDave333

7 ай бұрын

Wow, thank you!

I discovered you last night and I love the relaxing tours of these waters. So nice seeing the light refracting through the surface above

@TheDave333

14 сағат бұрын

Awesome, thank you! 😁😁😁

it's always pretty neat to see something like this in the wild... the fact she is _protective_ of you is quite intriguing. whether it's just innate curiosity or she's possessive by nature, it still must feel pretty special to know you have a guardian who is constantly looking out for you while you're there, and _looking_ for you while you're away. wholesome stuff.

@TheDave333

Жыл бұрын

I do feel blessed that we've formed our unusual relationship. I've spent a lot of time in that lake, and she's learned to trust me. It does feel really special.

13:43 “the largemouth bass are the intellectuals in this crowd” the bass proceeds to make a very grumpy and nosy face

@TheDave333

18 күн бұрын

Ha Ha so true!

Very interesting videos that you produced. Much appreciated. As both a fisherman and a scuba diver, I find your videos both entertaining and informative. Keep up the good work thank you

@TheDave333

16 күн бұрын

Wow, thank you so much.

such a hidden gem of a channel

@TheDave333

11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! 😁😁😁

I love your videos so much.

@TheDave333

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks . . . :-)

I’ve always thought that if I died I would spend all my time left too stay on the bottom of the sea exploration the deepest part without fears of death because it would be a spirit

@TheDave333

16 күн бұрын

I love being in the water. . . It brings me peace, and it's great for social distancing. . .

Great video!! Thank you! Always excited to see what you create next, and never have I been disappointed. Bravo, sir.

@TheDave333

2 жыл бұрын

Thank for the kind words. I work hard to produce the best videos that I can. This one took years to make!!!

This is one of the most incredible videos I have seen. Completely changes my perspective about bass. Absolutely amazing.

@TheDave333

Жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks! I appreciate the kind words. :-D

Beautiful footage, and your voice is so calming! I’m amazed by the female bass following you and not letting anything else go near you. Thank you for making these videos, as they’ll be my new go-to when I’m anxious ❤

@TheDave333

10 күн бұрын

Awesome! I'm happy that you find them so soothing. ❤❤❤

Came to see how bass operated, left a new man.

@Matt341

7 ай бұрын

I gotta watch the video then

@TheDave333

7 ай бұрын

Diving with these fish changed me as well. . .

why did i cry watching this

@TheDave333

Күн бұрын

Because you have feelings like a normal human being. . . lol 😁 Watch this one, and really prepare to cry. kzread.info/dash/bejne/gnyZztKJY7jNYrw.html

Your voice is sooooooooooo soothing!!!! I feel like I'm in the pond! Great job, footage, and info..

@TheDave333

11 күн бұрын

Wow, thank you!

You deserve 100x more subs than you have! ❤️

@TheDave333

2 жыл бұрын

I agree! Tell all of your friends!!! ♥

5:30 that bass really tried to rizz up the cameraman

Just wanted to say, thank you for your beautiful footage of this species!

@TheDave333

9 ай бұрын

You're very welcome! It was a lot of fun to put this one together.

Your channel is wonderful. I just started diving in my local lake as a workout, and to find and identify the wildlife. Whenever I've tried to look for a catalog or something, it's all about fishing and doesn't get as personal as id like. Your channel is exactly what I needed. Thank you!

@TheDave333

10 ай бұрын

That's awesome! You're very welcome, and thank you so much for taking the time to leave a comment. I'm so glad that you appreciate my work. Lots more outdoor adventures to come.

@emwitzcrackers1845

10 ай бұрын

@@TheDave333 yes please! I'd love more mini documentaries on lake wildlife. I live in the pnw, maybe you could do more common animals like this!

@TheDave333

10 ай бұрын

I love my time in the lake. It's one of my favorite things to do. . . 😁

Incredible job, this is my type of documentary. You have such a calming voice and I appreciate all of the little details especially when you talked about the male bass cleaning the eggs, I thought that was super interesting! Along with the fact that the fish recognize you showing how smart they truly are.

@TheDave333

7 ай бұрын

Wow, thank you! They really are amazing fish. ❤

@gillboygd

7 ай бұрын

@@TheDave333 they truly are and your welcome!!!

This video has been a eye opener for me, thank you for posting it 🙂

@TheDave333

6 күн бұрын

You are so welcome! 😁

@user-ok4ks6ti3f

2 күн бұрын

Wouldn't it be nice if we could get others older and younger generation to open up there eyes instead of being meat eaters? There's plenty of pan fish to fill your belly.

The world is crazy for bass! Here in Harford County, Maryland we have large and smallmouth bass and of course our state fish, the mighty Striped Bass, or Rockfish as it’s best known around here. Shoot, even the Japanese have had bass shipped over to Japan to fish and they’ve become about as crazy about bass fishing as we are here in the States. Rockfish are delicious, but I don’t personally enjoy the taste of large/smallmouth bass so I’m strictly catch and release when it comes to them. But catfish? Mmmmm I love me some tasty catfish. Do you have a video like this but featuring catfish? I’d love to watch it!

@noneofyourbusiness2750

15 күн бұрын

I agree about the Bass, but I think it important to state that the reason everyone is crazy for Bass is because bringing them in is an amazing fight, making them a great tournament fish, not to mention it's a readily available fish in pretty much every location in America.

@TheDave333

14 күн бұрын

@rondyreeves4772 Here's a great catfish video for you. kzread.info/dash/bejne/nI2i1Lx-m8LXhaQ.html

@TheDave333

14 күн бұрын

I love the taste of stripers, never liked catfish, and I've never tried bass. A big Chain pickerel is great if you can get past the bones. Chain Pickerel video = kzread.info/dash/bejne/d4Btspioe7Ced8o.html

@noneofyourbusiness2750

14 күн бұрын

@@TheDave333 There is a certain way to filet them and they will be completely boneless and they have been a favorite freshwater whitefish for humans from the beginning of their appearance here on earth. There's not many things that are hindered from recipes when it comes to Chain Pickerel, Tiger Muskellunge, Pike, Muskellunge-(all of them), Walleye, Sauger, and even Perch,-(White, & Yellow,) Crappie,-(white, & Black,) And I've noticed over the years that many older people are becoming satisfied with buckets of Pumpkin Seeds, & Bluegills, to make fish tacos, and stews, chowders, and soups etc... But Bass species, bullhead, catfish are different taste that can hinder certain recipe inventions not so good.

Simply excellent. Thank you. Yes fish have feelings like we do.

@TheDave333

Ай бұрын

Yes they do! Thanks for watching.

Oh..Oh.. one more masterpiece from. You doesn't fail to amaze me !! Marvelous, fantastic, beautiful, lovely!!! Thousand likes to you.

@TheDave333

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😀 I need more fans like you!

this makes me wanna play the BEST fishing game ever - Bass Master Classic Pro on the SNES 😂 AWESOME video sir!

@TheDave333

10 күн бұрын

Thank you so much! I used to play that game too! Great stuff!

@tanner_uncut

10 күн бұрын

@@TheDave333 😊

This channel deserves more subs

@TheDave333

13 күн бұрын

Thank you. You have excellent taste.

I hope you’re doing well and thank you for the lovely video. It really makes me appreciate the fish I love to catch.

@TheDave333

2 ай бұрын

Hi, I'm glad you enjoyed the video. It was a lot of fun to put together.

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAH such an awesome video!! you surely changed my perspective of looking at these fishes next time when you see her, communicate it to her that we love her and hope she and her friends live a long healthy life!!

@TheDave333

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Hopefully, this summer we'll swim together again. 🐠 🐠 🐠

I love fishing for largemouth!!! California has some good spots ! Caught my PB this season !

@TheDave333

Ай бұрын

Nice. I love early morning topwater fishing with a popper. Great stuff!

I tell ya, I've thought a lot about the pain thing. A lot. I think there's no way a creature is made to be in pain every day when it eats. Bass crush live crawfish whole in their mouths and eat spiny bluegills and other fish. I think the spines are simply to prevent being swallowed, not to cause pain. Their nervous system just isn't set up like humans. It's a whatever though. We all have our opinion. I agree they're very smart. I've kayak fished at the same river most weeks of the year for some time now. I think they don't eat the lures bc they know it's a waste of energy and potentially life threatening. I do catch the same fish sometimes. I think some of them just don't care! Crazy fish. Lol 🤣 Especially some Spotted Bass. They are flat out nuts. Great video!! 👍👍

@TheDave333

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching the video. They have a strong prey drive and sometimes attack just out of instinct, there's no thought just an instant reaction to the movement / stimulus. Anything with a nervous system can feel pain, even a simple creature like a worm or a cricket feels pain and reacts to it. Bass don't feel pain every time they eat, but when a hook digs into an area where there are nerves, they definitely feel it.

@CarolinaBassHunter

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheDave333 that's what I'm saying, we don't have "quite" the same nervous system. 😂🤣 Lol I'll take your opinion with a grain of salt. Imagine living in water 24/7, 365. We are not the same. I promise you, 100%, it does not feel as if you are getting a hook in your mouth. We would never EVER catch any fish.

@TheDave333

2 жыл бұрын

Our nervous systems are definitely very different. I'll give you that. 🙂 Have you seen my video on the Chain Pickerel ?

@CarolinaBassHunter

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheDave333 no I'll check it out!

@joanlynch5271

Жыл бұрын

They remind me of big goldfish.

Amazing! This really bring such a new understanding for these fish! That female is especially astonishing and so personable!

@TheDave333

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! She really is special. 🐠

What an exceptional video. Thank you so much for sharing this with us!

@TheDave333

Жыл бұрын

You're very welcome!

I totally dig your work. You've earned another subscription.

@TheDave333

15 күн бұрын

Thank you so much! I really appreciate it. 🐠🦈🐟🐠🦈🐟🐠🦈🐟

i came for fishing insight.. left loving bass even more, this was very cool!

@TheDave333

7 ай бұрын

Awesome! Thank you! Bass are amazing fish.

I went scuba diving in Rainbow River in central Florida and one big mouth bass followed me for a good 5 minutes. Looking into its eyes I sensed a level of intelligence and curiousity that I was not expecting. Nature's incredible.

@TheDave333

Жыл бұрын

Nature really is incredible, and fish are far more intelligent than we give them credit for. I spend as much time outdoors as I can. I hope to snorkel with the manatees on the west coast (Crystal Springs) someday soon!!!

As a bass fisherman this video changed the way I look at them. I always respect the fish and do catch and release. This video helped out a lot!!!

@TheDave333

10 күн бұрын

I love comments like this, because it's why I made this video and others like it. I'm hoping to give people a better understanding and appreciation of the natural world. So, thank you. 🦈🐟🦐🦠 ❤🐠🦈🐟 🌻🌼🐝🌴

Felt like I listened to Mister Rogers of Bassology

@TheDave333

3 ай бұрын

Thanks neighbor . . .

Good grief, if I fished in water that clear I’d never lose another lure to sticks. But in all seriousness, I’m glad to find such informative videos on the fish themselves. It helps me be a better fisherman! I’ve been chasing bluegill because they’re easier, but maybe I’ll try bass in the future.

@TheDave333

12 күн бұрын

Bluegill can be a lot of fun on light tackle, and they're always biting. So, that's nice. Bass require a bit more finesse, but it's all fun on the water.

@amdg2023

12 күн бұрын

I just use a net, no one cares

You are quickly becoming one of my favorite channels :) Thank you for showing us your beautiful work!

@TheDave333

2 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome and thank you for taking the time to leave a comment. I appreciate the love. 🙂

I can't imagine how you get such great footage. When fishing I have attempted to use underwater cameras, but all of them have LEDs that shine straight ahead, causing particulate matter to appear as snow which blinds the view. I have had some success using an auxiliary light rigged up on the cable at an angle and keeping the camera lights off. Your in-depth information on the bass and the bluegill are spot on. I have seen bass spawn on stumps in 18 feet of water. They are very adaptive, and learn quickly to adjust to fishing pressure as well as certain baits. It is believed they can actually pass some of this info on to their fry. I have witnessed very successful baits become useless...as you pointed out. Great video. You have done your homework. :)

@TheDave333

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching the video. I don't use any auxiliary lighting, just natural sunlight. Yes, particulate matter is a real pain, so I try very hard not to stir up any sediment when I move through the water. Some days are clearer than others. . .

And here’s us Anglers wonder why our lures don’t work! 😂😂

@TheDave333

13 күн бұрын

Fish are much smarter than we give them credit for. They don't get big by being foolish. . . 😁

love it. very majestic

@TheDave333

16 күн бұрын

Thank you so much. 😁

Your videos are so frickin top quality and greatly informative. Thanks for taking the time to make them! 👍🏻

@TheDave333

9 ай бұрын

You're very welcome. Thanks for watching them! 🙂

This was so cool, thanks for taking the time to make this!

@TheDave333

Жыл бұрын

You're very welcome, thanks for watching it and taking the time to leave a comment.

wow. this video made me cry. thanks for your soothing voice, it made me feel better :) (I'm sick with strep)

@TheDave333

8 ай бұрын

I'm glad you enjoyed the video! Get well soon. . . 😊

@CrankNbait

8 ай бұрын

@@TheDave333 thanks, you should continue your underwater diving in 2024 and renew the documentary or make more about crappie, maybe pike 🤔

@TheDave333

8 ай бұрын

There will be more underwater diving adventures coming soon.

The bass at 5:29 is like "that's close enough, buddy!"

@TheDave333

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I can gain their trust, but it only goes so far. :-)

Always keen to see your notifications! You never disappoint. 👍

@TheDave333

2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that

Really enjoyed this video! Thanks!

@TheDave333

Ай бұрын

You're very welcome. I can't wait to get back in the lake this Summer.

As a bass fishermen this was cool to watch

@TheDave333

2 жыл бұрын

Top water fishing for bass in the early morning . . . brings back memories. . .

@theangleraquarist

2 жыл бұрын

Heck yeah

@American001_offical

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed

What a great video, I'm so proud to have a Largemouth Bass as a pet, I have a 125 gallon native tank with 3 Bluegills, a Yellow Bullhead and a 5 inch baby Largemouth, this fish is the smartest fish I've ever had and they are extremely intelligent I can hand feed him and everything also this fish follows me everywhere even after feeding it seems to like when I'm by the tank very interactive, I love my native tank and plan to upgrade it as the fish grow!!☺️

@TheDave333

2 жыл бұрын

That is awesome! They really are very smart fish! I'm working on a video about the brown bullhead, as well as the blue gills. Stay tuned for more!!!

@lamarcorlis2081

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheDave333 Can't wait to see them, this video was very nice and informative!!☺️

@datcrazywhiteboy6205

Жыл бұрын

I agree mine was named Gilbert got him from a local pond as a fingerling took flake food and started taking pellets as grew by hand very gentle just as you stated he would follow me well as get excited when I got off work we had a very special connection until he died suddenly today and I am one not to cry but tears falling watching this video :( while there are plenty available I don't believe I'll have another pet like him almost similar having a dog that connection anyways RIP GILBERT

@datcrazywhiteboy6205

Жыл бұрын

He just turned 3 this year as well hopefully I can convince myself to get another it took alot of time and interaction to train as a fingerling they are very intelligent and anyone that reads this who is thinking about a pet bass just please have a 90 gallon minimum tank :)

@kenneth9874

Жыл бұрын

If you can find a baby blue cat they look like miniature sharks in a tank, black crappie are pretty in a tank, I raised a pair from barely an inch to almost 12"

Such a relaxing ASMR video on top of being informational.

@TheDave333

11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much. . .

I have learned so much from your videos. Thank you!

@TheDave333

27 күн бұрын

You are so welcome! 😁

Awesome video, please keep making stuff like this if you enjoy it!

@TheDave333

16 күн бұрын

Thanks I will! I really love making these videos, so I won't be stopping anytime soon. Thanks for watching them. 🐠🦈🐟

Largemouth bass are awesome fish for both fishing and aquarium hobbyists. I caught two little baby largemouth bass in an aquarium net at a lake. I have them in an aquarium with a small crawdad. The other day my mom was cooking snapper & mahi that we caught in Florida and she gave me a small piece of fillet and gave some to my bass. I saw the bigger one of 1 inch trying to eat a piece of snapper fillet bigger than his head so I decided to name him Snapper (Snap for short). The smaller one I named after my brother who died two years ago at the age of only 11 (along with my dad from carbon monoxide poisoning on a boat; I’m 15 now) because one time when it was him, my dad, and I, he asked my dad “if I was a fish, what type would I be?” Both my dad and I answered at the same time, “bigmouth[largemouth] bass” because he was such a bigmouth and would snitch on me all the time 😆. They’re very social fish and hang out together. They approach the glass whenever I go up to them (most likely because they think they’re getting fed, but it’s still cute). Largemouth bass are very fun to catch, as every angler knows. The only other freshwater fish that are more fun to catch than largemouths are trout and salmon. Catfish are unless they’re big though. The bass in Florida are supposed to be like 4x the size of decent size bass here in Ohio. Thanks for reading that was a lot.

@TheDave333

10 ай бұрын

Hi ! Thanks for watching the video and taking the time to leave such an interesting comment. Bass are definitely intelligent creatures with a big appetite! It's so awesome that you have two pet bass, and a crayfish. Does the crayfish have a name? If not, you could always call it The Dave ! 😁

@cameronkedas3375

7 ай бұрын

Well, I have some bad news. About 2 months ago my mom and I went to visit family in Louisiana and both of them died. I was pretty sad, because I didn’t know what happened. I have a feeling the crawdads cleaned them up after they died, and I was very sad. But, I was fishing for catfish and as I was trying to catch some gobies for bait, I accidentally caught a 3-inch largie. I decided to keep him and currently have him in my aquarium with my 2-year-old bluegill. I tried adding in some shiners so I could have a “mini Lake Erie” but the bass went from being a peaceful fish to an aggressive apex predator. He ate both those emerald shiners that were at least 1/4 the size of the bass himself. I was dumbfounded. Since then, I’ve had to feed him live prey. He even at my small crawdad I talked about in my first comment! I also feed him night crawlers which he’ll eat out of my hands as well as shiners. I decided to name him “Meathead” because my dad had an Oscar growing up and had to feed him live prey, and called him Meathead. Since this bass is my first fish I’ve ever had to feed live prey, I decided to name him Meathead, partly to honor my dad since like I said he passed away 2 years ago, and he raised me to become a fisherman. We also bonded over owning aquariums which is the very few things I got to do with my dad because he was a lot closer with my younger brother. Meathead has a lot of character and I’m attached to him. I even mentioned him in an “About Me” presentation I had to give at the beginning of the school year. Well, that was a lot to read but thank you for taking the time to read it and I would like to see more videos about fish species later on! I also still have one crawdad left and I can call him “The Dave”🦞🐟

Excellent video! Thank you so much

@TheDave333

11 ай бұрын

You're very welcome!

Thanks for putting the effort into this! I'll check out your other videos as well, very interesting stuff

@TheDave333

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. You won't be disappointed. 😊

that female bass is the GOAT!!!

@TheDave333

7 күн бұрын

Agreed! Hopefully, I'll see her again this summer. 🐠🦈🐟

Do small mouth bass next

@TheDave333

7 күн бұрын

I don't see any in this lake, but I do have some footage from a local river. So, maybe? I'd need a lot of video to do them justice.

This was a great video. Thank you. New to bass fishing and was very educational. Never caught a largemouth yet, only small mouth here in Eastern PA. Also, a lot of pickerel that go after my bass lures, especially the whopper plopper.

@TheDave333

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching the video. Glad you enjoyed it! Be sure to watch my video on the chain pickerel as well. The more you know, the more fish you'll catch. Best of luck with the LMB this spring.

Again an amazing video Dave. Your camerawork and easy listening voice made me feel like I had a short vacation! More natural habitat videos please! Thanks..!

@TheDave333

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. More natural habitat videos are in progress.

I wouldn't call them an Apex predator unless it's a pond. Anywhere where there are pike and muskey, they are pret

@TheDave333

Күн бұрын

They are the apex aquatic predators in this lake. No musky, no Northern Pike . . .

Here's a joke. What did the fish say when he hit a wall? "Dam!" What did the dam say back to the fish? Dumb bass!"

@TheDave333

Жыл бұрын

Ahh, fish jokes never get old. :-)

The life of a bass sure isn't easy learned so much about them thanks Dave 👍

@TheDave333

2 жыл бұрын

No problem 👍

As a fisherman I was able to get a new perspective on these awesome fish Bravo!

@TheDave333

Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thanks!! Its a different world beneath the surface.

@Rndmstff737

Жыл бұрын

@@TheDave333 indeed it is

wow you are a exceptional, extraordinary and gently person i think you have a gift

@TheDave333

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. I love what I do!

Honey! Dave just posted

Visually stunning & research on point- Beautiful work!!!

@TheDave333

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

If i need help falling asleep i will play this....this guy has the most soothing voice

@TheDave333

7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, I am pretty smooth...