Fishing a bass tournament as a co-angler (non-boater) Tips and Tricks for the Co!

SmallmouthCrush

Follow me on Instagram Below! ➢ Link https://www.instagram.com/smallmouthcrush/ SUBSCRIBE 😀 https://www.youtube.com/c/SmallmouthCrush So I wanted to share with you some tips when it comes to fishing a bass tournament with a non boater/boater type of format. There is certainly a lot of tournaments across the country that have this style. From the ABA series, BASS OPENS and the FLW BFL and COSTA SERIES events. It is a great way for a new angler who is just starting out and wants to explore tournament fishing all the way to the guy who already owns a boat himself but would much rather hang out in the back of the boat and make new friends! Of course there is also a wide range of boaters and different personalities which can lead to some interesting stories as well as some great memories! I hope you enjoy the video please like and share this video on your social media! Thanks! Fishing a bass tournament as a co-angler (non-boater) Tips and Tricks for the Co! Click here to SUBSCRIBE to my channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/SmallmouthCrush Follow me on Social Media: ➢ Link https://www.facebook.com/SmallmouthCrush/ ➢ Link https://www.instagram.com/smallmouthcrush/ ➢ Link https://twitter.com/SmallmouthCrush Travis Manson's Guided Bass Fishing Trips ➢ Link https://travismanson.com __________________________________________________________________ Who is SmallmouthCrush? Travis Manson was born and raised where the giant Smallmouth Bass of the north live...WISCONSIN. He started fishing from the bank at a young age and spent most of his childhood with a rod in his hand. Travis is primarily a self-taught angler that is always learning and experiencing this amazing sport of fishing. He started out fishing for walleyes and fishing in local walleye tournaments, but then in his mid 20's, he caught the BASS BUG and has been hooked every since. He competed at the highest level in bass fishing on the Bassmaster Elite Series for a number of year until he ran out of $$ money $$. This led to a move across the country to the Northeast where he got things right again and is back on track, but now on his own terms. Perhaps he will make another run at the Elite Series if the opportunity allows. In the meantime, he is a fishing guide offering trips on the Chesapeake Bay for largemouth bass(year round), guided trips for smallmouth back in Wisconsin (during select times) and trophy smallmouth bass guided trips in Upstate New York (May-November) His Youtube Channel is named after his passion for the smallmouth bass and will be used as a platform for "how-to" videos, on the water instruction, crazy on and off the water topics and vlogs on the day in the life of a fishing addict! Hope you enjoy!

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Waves Currents and Ice - 5 years ago

Lotsa great info Travis! I hope we get a chance to fish together this year Im doing (at least) 3 Northeast BFL's and 2 Northern Costa's. Hopefully my tackle bag will not give you (or any of my boaters) an aneurysm! ;-)

SmallmouthCrush - 5 years ago

Thanks I appreciate it!

Eric Donnelly Fishing - 5 years ago

I think u covered everything. As one of your former Co's I can personally say I had one of the best days of my fishing life with you. Learned so much and hopefully didn't give u too much trouble haha.

SmallmouthCrush - 5 years ago

Thanks Eric! You were not in the way and I had a great time fishing with you as well! I learned a something from you as well so that is what it is all about.

Dwayne - 5 years ago

help with money and drying the boat off

Dwayne - 5 years ago

great video bud

SmallmouthCrush - 5 years ago

Thank you I appreciate it!

Dwayne - 5 years ago

i would just drive the truck to park he did the rest

Dwayne - 5 years ago

to help i won as co. with my friend fished on the back always hes even asked if i wanted up front with him,,nah i stay out of the way got the whole back of the boat and used the fish finder he drove with ,,i won off the back of the boat with 14lbs caught 4 off the first point then another the next spot culled the rest of the day ..my friend told them at the weigh in it was my day ,,as far as tackle i had a back pack four rods ,,,i won with a discontinued zoom trick worm ...lots of fun

SmallmouthCrush - 5 years ago

SWEEET!

Jarret Neely - 5 years ago

love the video, as someone looking to start a YouTube channel. would love to see a video on gopro set up. how many gopros, where, keeping them charged etc. any tips would help! thanks

SmallmouthCrush - 5 years ago

I could do that.....if you head over to flukemaster who is a very popular youtube he did a video when he hit 100K subs on his set up. That was the video I used when I first started to get an idea of what was needed. You can do a search for it on youtube. It was done probably a year and half ago or so.

D Cotto - 5 years ago

another great tip would be no spike it dye. tight lines D.C

SmallmouthCrush - 5 years ago

Good point or if you do be very very careful

Martin Schaffmeir - 5 years ago

That would be serious shit if you opened the lid, Phil looking good in the co seat

SmallmouthCrush - 5 years ago

Yeah Phil kept on it all day and even though he got off to slow start he grinded out a limit!

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Andrew Zellar - 5 years ago

Great video! I hope some newer co-anglers get to see this. Would have been a big help to me in the beginning! Looking forward to the next!!

SmallmouthCrush - 5 years ago

Thanks Andrew

Brian McClernan - 5 years ago

I would suggest the life jackets that are wearable while fishing so it's one less thing for the boater to wait on

SmallmouthCrush - 5 years ago

That certainly helps if they keep it on. Normally I find that if a non boater sees me keep my life jacket on they do as well because they know we may only be fishing this spot for a bit. If they see me take it off then they normally do the same.

crawlin2vgt - 5 years ago

Great video as always! Guess i better make sure my boater doesnt hate my coangler bag hahah

Dan Hancuff - 5 years ago

don't talk. don't cast in front. don't bring much stuff. net my fish. i'm surprised anybody wants to be a co.

SmallmouthCrush - 5 years ago

No there is times I wish I was a co angler! Great points!

SmallmouthCrush - 5 years ago

For the most part nobody really steps on anyone's toes. At least that is my observation. It really is pretty simple when it comes to the rules if you have a conversation as to your expectations before take off.

Dan Hancuff - 5 years ago

i fully understand the perspective from the pro's perspective, i guess the co position is supposed to be for beginners and i just worry about growing the sport when participating sounds like something where there's all these unwritten rules and you're stepping on people's toes and the pro kinda wishes you'd just sit in the back, pay for gas, and stay out of the way.

Waves Currents and Ice - 5 years ago

Ill tell ya what. As a competitive non-boater, I don't do much small talk either. Casting towards the front is just asking for trouble, it's understood that it's the boater's water. I have 180 degrees to cast so I can manage with that no problem. You don't wanna bring your garage with you anyway, it'll just slow you down. As for netting the fish, that's a mutual thing. We net each other's fish. Plus when the day is done, I don't have a boat to close down, hop on my trailer, pull out of the water and tow 1000 miles back home. Life as a co ain't so bad trust me!

galada52 - 5 years ago

When fishing offshore and no one else is around, do you shut the console graph off or do you leave it on for the non boater?

SmallmouthCrush - 5 years ago

I do turn it off. But if they ask me to keep it on sonar I will keep it on for them. Unless it is a shallow area that I feel I need to be in stealth mode.

East Wood - 5 years ago

Great video. Is there anything more frustrating than when your non boater is trying to cast to the water you're targeting at the front, like the guy is almost casting right over your head? That can be an awkward conversation...haha.

SmallmouthCrush - 5 years ago

True, although it is extremely rare that it happens!

SmallmouthCrush - 5 years ago

Thank you!

Bobby Long Fishing - 5 years ago

Great video! I know when I fish as a boater I hate when bags are all over my floor. Even worse is when it’s the bag and all their coats and bibs just thrown in my floor. Certainly helps me pick what I bring when I fish as a co.

SmallmouthCrush - 5 years ago

Glad I am not the only one!

Tim Meyer - 5 years ago

good video Yo, from the Veteran Non.

SmallmouthCrush - 5 years ago

YOU are the back boater veteran that is for sure!

Tim Meyer - 5 years ago

your not a talker !?!?

SmallmouthCrush - 5 years ago

only at the dock yo

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Billy Noles - 5 years ago

How about that z boss 25 & 10 xd box lol.

SmallmouthCrush - 5 years ago

geeeez

Billy Noles - 5 years ago

Great video Travis

SmallmouthCrush - 5 years ago

Thanks Billy!

Sal Messina - 5 years ago

I hope I gave you 50 bucks lol

SmallmouthCrush - 5 years ago

You were close maybe a buck or two short :) Sorry for the long run!

Bill Wiles Fishing - 5 years ago

Excellent video Travis, I’ve been a co in the BFLs and Ram Opens for about six years. I’ve never had a bad experience in those six years and I think it’s because I follow many of the guidelines you outlined. We’re all there to catch fish and have an enjoyable time on the water. I try to be very respectful of my boater, his boat, and his water. I think the best compliment is when a boater tells me he had a great time and would feel lucky to draw me again, fortunately it’s happened a few times. I love your videos and look forward to watching the upcoming season

SmallmouthCrush - 5 years ago

Thanks Bill! Your right that is a great compliment!

Russ * - 5 years ago

Great info Travis...
Hypothetical question... You mentioned that some coanglers might have health issues etc and long runs on Ontario and Champlain can be brutal.... have you ever had a co-angler tell you he can't do it and ask to get off the boat? Or have you heard of this ever happening? I unfortunately don't fish pro-am's anymore because of a neck issue that could never handle that type of a pounding, and understand that its a part of the tournament game.
Just curious?

Russ * - 5 years ago

Keep it real!

SmallmouthCrush - 5 years ago

I couldn't agree more. Thanks for the compliment!

Russ * - 5 years ago

SmallmouthCrush ....Travis... having had some nasty runs across Winnepesaukee and the Plattsburgh area of Champlain I can attest to how rough it can be! Unfortunately...."Life(shit) happens"....so I now live through you all with your tournament videos!
Keep up with the great content and continue to do what you love as long as you can because...You never know when your last tournament might be!

SmallmouthCrush - 5 years ago

I never had it happen nor have I ever heard that happen. I can see where it certainly could happen though in some long runs it can be pretty unpleasant. Everyone I ever had with me could handle it although they may have prefered I didn't make those long runs they certainly understood why I was making them and I try to make them as comfortable as I can.

AverageJoe Angling - 5 years ago

lots of good info. coming from someone looking to start fishing as a co this was very helpful! thanks brother!

SmallmouthCrush - 5 years ago

Glad you enjoyed it!

Tim Kelly - 5 years ago

LOL. Some good stuff there. Love the big bag OCD.

SmallmouthCrush - 5 years ago

Thanks Tim

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