How To Drive A Boat In Big Waves

Matt takes you on a rough ride on a big lake and explains the steps to safely running upwind, downwind, and cross swell along the way. He explains how to position the boat and use different trim settings to your advantage. Gear Recommended in the video... Mustang Inflatable Life Jacket: http://bit.ly/2odXXIP Hot Foot Throttle Control: http://bit.ly/2ob4kgO Deck Mounted Rod Straps: http://bit.ly/2ox8BOm Camera Used: http://bit.ly/2iwZqqU Tacticalbassin Apparel: Email tacticalbassinapparel@gmail.com Driving in rough water is often uncomfortable but if mismanaged it can be downright dangerous. Apply these quick tips and the next time you find yourself in a bad situation you'll arrive back at the ramp safely and not nearly as sore. Prepare before you go out in heavy seas. Be sure that you're wearing a life jacket ( PFD ) and always wear your kill switch while operating your outboard motor. Pay attention to your equipment and do preventative maintanence. The middle of the lake in large waves is not the time to have a minor breakdown leave you stranded! We hope you enjoyed this bass fishing video! If you did please subscribe to the channel so you can see more of our content. From How To fishing videos to big bass catches, we're here to teach you how to bass fish. Have a great day! Using our links before doing your shopping at Tackle Warehouse is the single greatest way to support us! You won't be able to even see a difference but they'll know you're one of us! http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/?from=tbassin To read the full article visit http://www.tacticalbassin.com Keep up with us on Social Media! We produce different content for each platform so if you aren't following us on all of them, you're missing out! Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/tacticalbassin Twitter: http://twitter.com/Tacticalbassin Instagram: @Tacticalbassin

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Matt takes you on a rough ride on a big lake and explains the steps to safely running upwind, downwind, and cross swell along the way. He explains how to position the boat and use different trim settings to your advantage. Gear Recommended in the video... Mustang Inflatable Life Jacket: http://bit.ly/2odXXIP Hot Foot Throttle Control: http://bit.ly/2ob4kgO Deck Mounted Rod Straps: http://bit.ly/2ox8BOm Camera Used: http://bit.ly/2iwZqqU Tacticalbassin Apparel: Email tacticalbassinapparel@gmail.com Driving in rough water is often uncomfortable but if mismanaged it can be downright dangerous. Apply these quick tips and the next time you find yourself in a bad situation you'll arrive back at the ramp safely and not nearly as sore. Prepare before you go out in heavy seas. Be sure that you're wearing a life jacket ( PFD ) and always wear your kill switch while operating your outboard motor. Pay attention to your equipment and do preventative maintanence. The middle of the lake in large waves is not the time to have a minor breakdown leave you stranded! We hope you enjoyed this bass fishing video! If you did please subscribe to the channel so you can see more of our content. From How To fishing videos to big bass catches, we're here to teach you how to bass fish. Have a great day! Using our links before doing your shopping at Tackle Warehouse is the single greatest way to support us! You won't be able to even see a difference but they'll know you're one of us! http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/?from=tbassin To read the full article visit http://www.tacticalbassin.com Keep up with us on Social Media! We produce different content for each platform so if you aren't following us on all of them, you're missing out! Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/tacticalbassin Twitter: http://twitter.com/Tacticalbassin Instagram: @Tacticalbassin

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Team Wagy
Team Wagy - 6 years ago
Good stuff. My boaters safety taught absolutely nothing about trimming the motor or how to drive in rough water. Good thing my dad can teach me and I have a better understanding with this video
Rowdy Broomstick
Rowdy Broomstick - 6 years ago
I would wet sand that Cobra viper with some 1200 & 2000 & 3000 then rubbing compound , finesse it then hand wax and buff, cobras do take rough water really well though, John storie designed that extra deep v for a reason! That man can make some damn fine Hull's! Which is why I want a new legend, basically Cobra boat with the hull perfected
littlegoobie
littlegoobie - 6 years ago
where's part 2? I only saw 18min of looking for big waves
Stuart OBryan
Stuart OBryan - 6 years ago
Dude thst is great smooth water. U need to go to lake ozark mo then u will know about rp ugh water
thecatsfan
thecatsfan - 6 years ago
Still waiting for the rough water. We water ski in conditions worse than that.
polar bear18
polar bear18 - 6 years ago
Having some trouble there
polar bear18
polar bear18 - 6 years ago
Ahhh look at that little boat and that glassy water.
glen
glen - 7 years ago
got bored after 4 minutes. ffs just do it
OutdoorsUnlimited 101
OutdoorsUnlimited 101 - 7 years ago
This is a calm day on st Clair

10. comment for How To Drive A Boat In Big Waves

Dave D
Dave D - 7 years ago
What a joke - You should come to Hawaii where we have 15' to 20' seas...
Rockman Games
Rockman Games - 7 years ago
rough?? hahaha
Orppranator
Orppranator - 7 years ago
It's easy, didn't need this video.
Find the smallest boat I can find, put a massive motor on it,and give it two speeds: off and full throttle!
Dominic Butaitis
Dominic Butaitis - 7 years ago
I have seen bigger waves in a swimming pool.
DeltaProMaster Lauj
DeltaProMaster Lauj - 7 years ago
Lol I laugh at bass fishermen and their "bass boats" when they're on a lake and says it rough water.....try going out to the ocean especially the pacific then you can say something......to all bass fishermen in the world, please grow some balls and do some real fishing.....✌️✌️✌️
OutdoorsUnlimited 101
OutdoorsUnlimited 101 - 7 years ago
DeltaProMaster Lauj Great Lakes Fishing can be rough at times I’ve been out in 6 footers in a 16 footer
William Donahue
William Donahue - 7 years ago
While it wasn't the worst of water it was very informative for me. I tend to stay off Percy Priest lake in windy conditions. I REALLY appreciate the emphasis on SAFTEY though. EVERY ONE should exercise extreme sensibility when throttling in any water conditions.
Flight Sim Joe
Flight Sim Joe - 7 years ago
I didn't see any rough water in this video at all, in fact where I live it's lucky to have a flat day like that!
Tim Scarff
Tim Scarff - 7 years ago
So where's the big waves?........
Mike K
Mike K - 7 years ago
Lol come saltwater fishing. Hate fresh water so lame!
david christensen
david christensen - 7 years ago
Good lesson on running your boat safely through choppy waters! Some people learn the hard way and might get hurt. Keep making these videos, y'all rock!
TacticalBassin
TacticalBassin - 7 years ago
Thanks David!

20. comment for How To Drive A Boat In Big Waves

Robert Long
Robert Long - 7 years ago
that was flat calm not even a 1 foot sea
Ryan Baumber
Ryan Baumber - 7 years ago
such an American video ahaha
gumby 8888
gumby 8888 - 7 years ago
all a bass tournament is is a boat race and they are the most unsportsman on the water need to be outlawed.
OutdoorsUnlimited 101
OutdoorsUnlimited 101 - 7 years ago
gumby 8888 why
Xanthopteryx
Xanthopteryx - 7 years ago
Where are the big waves?
Matthew Adams
Matthew Adams - 7 years ago
Where is the rough water. Like to see him cross the Columbia River Bar! LMAO
John's Window & Door
John's Window & Door - 7 years ago
I was thinking the same thing. But at least he is trying to teach people basics of running in choppy water.
steakdude46
steakdude46 - 7 years ago
Theirs a problem sometimes where I fish theirs 20 25 mph winds and theirs like 3 4 5 foot waves sometimes and it sucks lol
Jameson Cross
Jameson Cross - 7 years ago
Waves? What waves?
pokieman123
pokieman123 - 7 years ago
Lot sure he would loose his cap !! lol
TacticalBassin
TacticalBassin - 7 years ago
Ha!
Extreme Monster Fish
Extreme Monster Fish - 7 years ago
Awesome Video !!!!! I just subscribed to your channel......Please give me a sub back....Thanks
jack allen
jack allen - 7 years ago
Abort at 7 mins. Al talk NO ( 0 ) action

30. comment for How To Drive A Boat In Big Waves

Chesbay Windseeker
Chesbay Windseeker - 7 years ago
I clicked on a video that advertised big waves , never saw any in that video.
dedreman 22
dedreman 22 - 7 years ago
Thanks for taking the time to make this video
BigWater59
BigWater59 - 7 years ago
Beginner waves.
SandmanFlorida
SandmanFlorida - 7 years ago
Wait... what? Seriously? I thought this was about driving in big waves not running around in your bass boat
It's Hatchetz
It's Hatchetz - 7 years ago
Bass boats r the biggest pieces of shit ever. You have to worry about sinking in 1 ft chop.
ARISTOTELIS TSOURIS
ARISTOTELIS TSOURIS - 7 years ago
those and no waves just so u know...
AnAtoly FurmAn
AnAtoly FurmAn - 7 years ago
bull shittttt !
ugly nigga
ugly nigga - 7 years ago
Big waves while bass fishing? Its a pussy sport though, and the "big waves" you wankers talk about, are actually 3 inch ripples. Still most likely bigger than your penis.
OutdoorsUnlimited 101
OutdoorsUnlimited 101 - 7 years ago
FishermanBob Dog what the hell is your issue
Mark Contreras
Mark Contreras - 7 years ago
cer lake
Broxty
Broxty - 7 years ago
Uhmm.... at what point did you encounter a wave larger than 10"?
Ays Kofi
Ays Kofi - 7 years ago
You actually call those whitecaps? That's not even a light chop.
Jason M
Jason M - 7 years ago
I was hoping for some rough stuff...that's everyday stuff up north
TacticalBassin
TacticalBassin - 7 years ago
Sorry Bud. The info is solid and this winter we'll get out in the BIG stuff and shoot round 2.
Steve Cheie
Steve Cheie - 7 years ago
As a saltwater fisherman, I laugh when I hear freshwater puddle pirates talk about waves, and pitch & roll. lol
Rain Storm
Rain Storm - 7 years ago
steve cheie and let's be real saltwater fishing is super easy and requires half the knowledge bass fishing does
Rain Storm
Rain Storm - 7 years ago
steve cheie yeah all you do is use a bigger boat that handles the waves lol people like you show the dumb in the world, this videos clearly for concepts he clearly was out saw and opportunity to teach new drivers and had the time and it clicked into his mind so he shot a quick video, and for some reason your low self esteem needed to come and tell us you fish saltwater and literally no one cares nor thinks your cool for it his boats not fitted for waves you encounter in the ocean so you need to use smart boating tactics because it's equally as hard as controlling this boat in decent lake white caps as it is in your boat.
Justin Kleeberger
Justin Kleeberger - 7 years ago
LOL fresh water puddle pirates IM DYING!!!
Andrew Armstrong
Andrew Armstrong - 7 years ago
Dude I hate to burst your bubble but, you do not drive a boat, you STEER a boat.
It's that kid Nick
It's that kid Nick - 7 years ago
Andrew Armstrong and give it gas
SuperJlonergan
SuperJlonergan - 7 years ago
lol first you need a boat and then some big waves...then retry video
handicapitation
handicapitation - 7 years ago
When I was a kid, my dad use to take me out on a 12 ft. jon boat with a 10HP motor on the gulf of mexico. There was a few times where I was scared for my life.
Team Deerslayer
Team Deerslayer - 7 years ago
you guys in Michigan yet
zash
zash - 7 years ago
where are the big waves? these waves look like normal water where I go fishin'
John Riso
John Riso - 7 years ago
Clear lake,Ca!
John Riso
John Riso - 7 years ago
Ware is the lake is the?

50. comment for How To Drive A Boat In Big Waves

BEAU NIEKERK
BEAU NIEKERK - 7 years ago
SUCH BS
Team Deerslayer
Team Deerslayer - 7 years ago
you ever fish Michigan
Team Deerslayer
Team Deerslayer - 7 years ago
where at in Michigan
TacticalBassin
TacticalBassin - 7 years ago
Yes, from time to time. Next week as a matter of fact.
Micheal Brown
Micheal Brown - 7 years ago
REDDHEADD UNDERBITE W/ PONYTAIL. Do you live in OHIO?
Micheal Brown
Micheal Brown - 7 years ago
damndude TIME FOR A NEW COMPUTER... HAHAHAHAHA POS.
XFERD
XFERD - 7 years ago
YOUR...BIG WAVES...ARE A NICE DAY OUT ON THE ATLANTIC...
Shnarkle VonBarkle
Shnarkle VonBarkle - 7 years ago
I don't know why I clicked on this video, but I'm glad I did. I thought the background looked kinda familiar, and then I saw Mt. Konocti in the background. I used to live in Clearlake, CA, and spent many years sailing and skiing around Clear Lake. I moved away about 7 years ago, and have never been back, but have been wanting to for quite a while. Still looks great. Lake county is still one of my favorite places to live. Thanks for bringing back some great memories for me of the largest natural lake in California.
TacticalBassin
TacticalBassin - 7 years ago
Thanks for watching!
Fishing4Life
Fishing4Life - 7 years ago
you can have all the experience in the world but if the conditions are as bad as they get here then stuff still happens. my dad had been driving boats for 20 years and torpedoed a wave two weeks ago and flooded the boat. thank goodness for a new fuel injected motor and a bilge pump
Solamito
Solamito - 7 years ago
You're lucky you don't live near saltwater. We'd kill for days like these! But good video. Keep it up!
Bass Daddy
Bass Daddy - 7 years ago
Great vid! Just bought my 1st bass boat last season. It's a tracker txw195. I know aluminum is much lighter than the glass boats, but I found myself in some 2 1/2 plus waves at the end of the year. I'm not gonna lie... pretty frickin scary! If you have a chance I would love to see the same type of video in the 3' range! It would be very helpful to me, and I'm sure a lot of others! Thanks
TacticalBassin
TacticalBassin - 7 years ago
There will be more :-)
Logan Seidling
Logan Seidling - 7 years ago
you could wakeboard in it, these are ripples not waves....
NuTech Lures
NuTech Lures - 7 years ago
that works well on open lakes, but when dealing with timbered lakes and you have to stay in a boat channel, it is a different ball game.
TacticalBassin
TacticalBassin - 7 years ago
That's a totally different ball game! We've run the lanes on Fork in big swells and theres no advice to be given, just schedule your massage appointment before going out :-p
Poul Hansen
Poul Hansen - 7 years ago
zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Paul Luhrs
Paul Luhrs - 7 years ago
hell that's speed water wheres the rough stuff???
Parker Stewart
Parker Stewart - 7 years ago
Sam Rayburn had some serious 6 footers early this year
Keith B
Keith B - 7 years ago
I don't see any big waves
Newzchspy
Newzchspy - 7 years ago
No disrespect, but you call that rough or big water ?? Perhaps for a 18 or 20 foot boat with minimal beam. That's what I'd call a light chop. You're lucky if those were 1 footers and there were no white caps. That's a walk in the park for most pilots.
TacticalBassin
TacticalBassin - 7 years ago
None taken - Rough water out here are 4-7 footers. Thats big in a 19-20ft bass boat. This was just a video idea I thought of while out there. Thanks for the input
Saltgirl Clothing
Saltgirl Clothing - 7 years ago
I got christined in my 30ft Scarab out the jettys near corpus christi and hit 12ft swells at the end, 4-6ft in the middle...4-6ft was bumpy, but the 12ft was scary...won't be doing that again.
TacticalBassin
TacticalBassin - 7 years ago
Those giants swells stick with you, you'll never forget it!
goofyindavidual
goofyindavidual - 7 years ago
How to drive a boat on a flat calm sunny day
High Velocity
High Velocity - 7 years ago
Great video.  Hope it helps the novice boaters out if they actually pay attention.  The conditions that day were not the point of the video, I get it, don't get frustrated with the dopes who comment "Hey where's the big waves man?"  They're dopes and losers who wish they had a boat.
TacticalBassin
TacticalBassin - 7 years ago
Thanks! Much appreciated
Eva Brumble
Eva Brumble - 7 years ago
that is nothing
Vince Fields
Vince Fields - 7 years ago
What kind of boat is that in the video?
TacticalBassin
TacticalBassin - 7 years ago
Cobra 201
Paul Hitchings
Paul Hitchings - 7 years ago
Great info. Love those "big" waves ;)
TacticalBassin
TacticalBassin - 7 years ago
Ha!
Aiden Herron
Aiden Herron - 7 years ago
what boat do you have
Aiden Herron
Aiden Herron - 7 years ago
how tall do the swells get?
Aiden Herron
Aiden Herron - 7 years ago
can you do more boating videos?
RD S
RD S - 7 years ago
I have not had ANY issue with rough water since switching from a Ranger bass boat (Z20)....to a Ranger deep V (Fisherman Series) multispecies boat. Same "fishability" quality and stability. Just a whole different experience on the water. There is NO comparison. Try a Ranger 620 someday....even you "bank-fisherman". I have not changed my fishing style one little bit with this boat.
Go to a multispecies boat and you'll never, ever get concerned about rough water ever again !!!
Crankbait Baron
Crankbait Baron - 7 years ago
dude, I really hate fishing windy conditions,a breeze doesn't bother me,but I've been on a lake with 3ft caps,and I tell ya, for the first time being In conditions that bad,it was a ass clincher.
MY BACKYARD
MY BACKYARD - 7 years ago
Where were the big waves. it wasn't even white capin
John Haley
John Haley - 7 years ago
I just want to know how he glued his hat on!!
Peter HMan
Peter HMan - 7 years ago
That isn't big waves at all... In Australia, that is what we call a picture perfect day. Those conditions are an "oil slick"..
Sam West
Sam West - 7 years ago
I'll be on Clearlake tomorrow in my boat! What ramp do you use and at what time? Do you know what side of the lake?? It would be soooooooo awesome to meet you! Ill definitely keep my eye out for you!
Adam Harris
Adam Harris - 7 years ago
so really my trouble with wind is trolling motor. i have 70lb thrust motorguide on an 18'7" nitro. should be plenty but i have to crank it up pretty high to use it and I'm on dual optima blue tops and get a solid half day before they render the troller useless. do I need new troller or possibly new batteries? what voltage should a fully charged optima show and how low voltage tells me I need to replace?
Greg Watson
Greg Watson - 7 years ago
stay off the Great Lakes if you think that was rough.
John Faulhaber
John Faulhaber - 7 years ago
If you need to learn how to drive a boat in rough seas then u shouldn't have a boat
Jerry kegel
Jerry kegel - 7 years ago
It's all about me,
Mitchell Prout
Mitchell Prout - 7 years ago
James Pannell it's gotta be the flow!
james Johnson
james Johnson - 7 years ago
That's about as smooth as the Chesapeake ever gets. Grow a pair.
Ian Goodnow
Ian Goodnow - 7 years ago
I'll never understand inlanders and thier nuatical terms.lol
priestjackie
priestjackie - 7 years ago
Thanks for the boat safety video.
TacticalBassin
TacticalBassin - 7 years ago
You are welcome!
Matt Bainor
Matt Bainor - 7 years ago
I don't understand why people love their bass boats. You could get a nice center console with a much bigger dead rise that's much more sea worthy for the same price
TacticalBassin
TacticalBassin - 7 years ago
Its all about the open deck space and underneath storage. It has little to do with the ride as we all know other hull types are smoother running
Malcolm Nuku
Malcolm Nuku - 7 years ago
excellent
TacticalBassin
TacticalBassin - 7 years ago
Thanks!
Chris In Kansas
Chris In Kansas - 7 years ago
Could have used this video about 5 hours ago lol. 3-4 foot swells today. Nice video man
TacticalBassin
TacticalBassin - 7 years ago
Sorry Chris! Next Time!
Shane Brown
Shane Brown - 7 years ago
Hey Matt great video! I am curious what mic you use for your GoPro?
Shane Brown
Shane Brown - 7 years ago
TacticalBassin I would like to know if you could get back to me. Thanks!
TacticalBassin
TacticalBassin - 7 years ago
I honestly don't remember LOL! I need to look
Leonard Huckeby
Leonard Huckeby - 7 years ago
Tell me how you keep your Hat on your head with all that speed and wind
TacticalBassin
TacticalBassin - 7 years ago
LOL! I've found that perfect little sweet spot behind the console where the wind pushes it on instead of pulling it off
Chris Peavy
Chris Peavy - 7 years ago
You need to come down to Texas to do one of these! It's always rough down here!
TacticalBassin
TacticalBassin - 7 years ago
Here too! Its brutal!
M Koz
M Koz - 7 years ago
Go fishing In a walleye boat in 60 k winds. See what it's really like to drive in rough conditions.
Ric Flair
Ric Flair - 7 years ago
here we go. Everyone thinks they've seen it bad until they come to Fork and have to run boat lanes through a forest, where you don't have a choice how you're gona take the 5 footers. Matt knows what I'm talking about
TacticalBassin
TacticalBassin - 7 years ago
Ha! We run HUGE water out here too. I've run Lake Michigan in major swells, its crazy, but we actually get similar swells here. But when its that bad we focus on the driving not the filming LOL
Adam Johanson
Adam Johanson - 7 years ago
Not having the kill switch on the life jacket is an easy way to forget about it, plus attaching it to the wrist is just an extra needless step
TacticalBassin
TacticalBassin - 7 years ago
Very nice!!
rcd0002
rcd0002 - 7 years ago
what beats you to pieces is when you have to run boat lanes because of flooded timber at places like toledo bend. you'll be forced to take waves at bad angles
TacticalBassin
TacticalBassin - 7 years ago
For sure! That's horrible!
terminal velocity
terminal velocity - 7 years ago
im sorry but where are the big footers?

100. comment for How To Drive A Boat In Big Waves

Buzz train
Buzz train - 7 years ago
rough water??? didn't see any on this video come to lake erie if u want to see some rough water.
Collin Conner Tacticool
Collin Conner Tacticool - 6 years ago
Wow I’ve never seen that side of Lake Erie
BBBYpsi
BBBYpsi - 6 years ago
Delta, yes a ocean can get worse as far as size of waves goes then any lake. But the great lakes have been known to get 25 foot waves. Check these photos of nasty Lake Erie waves. https://petapixel.com/2015/12/10/photographer-captures-powerful-waves-on-lake-erie-as-liquid-mountains/
Collin Conner Tacticool
Collin Conner Tacticool - 6 years ago
To true thats normal to me every day
DeltaProMaster Lauj
DeltaProMaster Lauj - 7 years ago
Try the pacific ocean offshore fishing.....fuck all ya and fuk outta here with ur lakes!!!!✌️✌️✌️#ocean>lake
jason clark
jason clark - 7 years ago
hahah its not even bad there try lake minnewanka
Tim Scarff
Tim Scarff - 7 years ago
Try lake michigan :)
Dallas Ward
Dallas Ward - 7 years ago
Buzz train I
willysnowman
willysnowman - 7 years ago
Buzz train You all don't wanna mess with the big lake they call gitche gumee when the sky's of November turn gloomy.
BBBYpsi
BBBYpsi - 7 years ago
Yep I agree. I fish lake Erie in the western basin. A 3 footer on Erie is worse then a 5 footer on Lake Michigan. You also get alot of cross chop on Erie. He would not be able to take his boat on Erie most days.
TacticalBassin
TacticalBassin - 7 years ago
Its all about the concepts. When the water gets big we're too busy driving to worry about filming :-)
5280 Bassin'
5280 Bassin' - 7 years ago
I have to admit, speed on the water is hard to judge on video. I thought you were running a lot faster than you were.
5280 Bassin'
5280 Bassin' - 7 years ago
Step 1. Get a Champion if you're running rough water a lot.
5280 Bassin'
5280 Bassin' - 7 years ago
See? The boat makes a difference! haha
TacticalBassin
TacticalBassin - 7 years ago
Ha! I'm running a Cobra and they've got the exact same rough water ride. ...and Tim runs a champ. :-)
Steve Gerber
Steve Gerber - 7 years ago
Awesome tips Matt, thanks.
Craig Vaughn
Craig Vaughn - 7 years ago
I expected to see swells on the lake lol. Clear Lake can get big! We were quite wet last time I was up there.
Austin Chapman
Austin Chapman - 7 years ago
You hit this one out of the park Matt. You never know when you will get caught in some bad weather, and many guys need to see this video! I've been fortunate enough to learn out on kentucky lake in some rough water and not get hurt. An idea for another video could be setting jackplate height, choosing the right prop, 3-blade vs 4-blade, etc. Great stuff again guys!
TacticalBassin
TacticalBassin - 7 years ago
Great idea!!
Matthew. Rizzi
Matthew. Rizzi - 7 years ago
Were you on Clearlake CA
TacticalBassin
TacticalBassin - 7 years ago
Yes
Chris Williams
Chris Williams - 7 years ago
long time boat owner and have been looking for a video like this for years. thanks guys
TacticalBassin
TacticalBassin - 7 years ago
Thanks for watching Chris!
Daniel Bryant
Daniel Bryant - 7 years ago
great video Matt. I fish Toledo Bend a lot and the only problem with that lake is you don't really have a choice on how you run the waves. the boat lanes are pretty much north and south with some crossovers. If you get out the lane your probably going to smash a stump and that's really not good in big waves. lol. When the Elites came a couple weeks ago, Jason Christie made a 45 minute run north (that's on a calm day). He changed his prop to a 28 pitch to give him more bite and better control in the waves. Do you do the same or run one prop?
TacticalBassin
TacticalBassin - 7 years ago
We just run one prop but its because we aren't trying to bog big waves to make weigh in. I (Matt) run the most stable prop I can with excellent lift and don't bother with top speed.
Nick Romano
Nick Romano - 7 years ago
Do you have a jack plate on your boat?
TacticalBassin
TacticalBassin - 7 years ago
Yes, 12" set back
Moe Hill, Jr.
Moe Hill, Jr. - 7 years ago
Big waves from wind? No problem. BIG waves from wake board/ski boats?...or just boat traffic waves on a busy, busy day? Problem! How do you handle/combat that??
Peter B
Peter B - 7 years ago
I'd like to see this re-visited with a bigger wave. I fish Potomac and Upper Chesapeake quite a bit - and the waves you showed us are not much worse than an average day there. That said, the advice you provided is sound advice - good advice. Thanks - not enough of that kind of info out there.
Dean Fulford
Dean Fulford - 7 years ago
Not big waves you pussy
Dan Aloise
Dan Aloise - 7 years ago
Great vid. Good info. This is a calm day here in the Mosquito Lagoon
Bob N
Bob N - 7 years ago
How about doing one in 4-6 foot waves.
jay bugni
jay bugni - 7 years ago
I recently got to go out bass fishing and I was chucking a swim bait around. In one of your video descriptions it said you use 65lb braid and 20lb maxima ultra green as a leader for throwing swim baits. I don't throw super heavy swimbaits so I just use a Fenwick elite tech bass 7'5" heavy paired with a shimano curado 200 I

I make all my leaders just shorter than the length of the rod but I found that with the 65lb braid and the 20lb mono I couldn't get the knot the joins the two to pass through the top guide very well. What knot do you guys use to prevent this. Also is it just because I don't have a actual swim bait rod that the guides are slightly smaller.

I ended up just making my leader about 1ft long so I never had to reel the knot through and of the guides when I had to make a cast. Definitely not the preferred way because that leader would get used up very quick.

Thanks for any suggestions. I really appreciate the help.
Terry Johnson
Terry Johnson - 7 years ago
Great video, guys! I am learning to do the 2-3 footers but from 3 on up it is going to take a lot more practice, if I can just make myself get out there. Looking forward to your video on 5-6 footers, so I can watch while dry and with a Dos Equis in hand.
Brad g
Brad g - 7 years ago
good video nice to see the kill switch,why don't you clip it to youre vest tho
Daniel Cha
Daniel Cha - 7 years ago
I live in WI and I fish Sturgeon Bay a lot and all of the bay areas in Door County...our waves from the great lakes are no joke. Literally, on a bad day, white caps are at least 6-8 feet high if winds are about 15 mph and above, and they are deep and huge. Got caught in a storm one time in Sturgeon Bay and waves were at least 10 feet high with 20-24 mph wind. Never made it back to where I launched, had to set our boat on another local launch near I was fishing and wait out the storm. These waves shown on here in this video are considered low and calm on Sturgeon Bay lol. Getting little to no waves at all fishing here in Door County is considered a blessing haha.
TacticalBassin
TacticalBassin - 7 years ago
You might be surprised to know that I (Matt) got caught in a monster storm going out of Rowleys Bay and fishing Washington Island... 25 mph+ out of the South East... it was as bad as it could be. I've seen your waves ;-) But when the waves are that big we're wayyyy too focused on the driving to worry about the teaching. Better to teach the concepts on small chop so guys can apply it on the big days.
Jeremy Ruiz
Jeremy Ruiz - 7 years ago
Great video idea! Took me about a year or 2 to really get comfortable with running big water. Still scares me from time to time. Can't wait to step up to a bigger boat. Running a smaller 18' with a 150 and I still catch some wakes side ways and scares the crap out of my and my partner haha.
TacticalBassin
TacticalBassin - 7 years ago
Those side waves can buck you!!!
kevin scar
kevin scar - 7 years ago
handy on the big O in ontario
Brad Hitchcock
Brad Hitchcock - 7 years ago
kill switch lanyard to your hand isnt the best idea, it can get tangled around the steering wheel and pull the kill switch inadvertently, WHY not hook to you life jacket or oven or shoe so its out of the way and not hindering your ability to steer with booth hands.... fyi. there is a d-ring on your life jacket on the bottom right side just for this
Rain Storm
Rain Storm - 7 years ago
Brad Hitchcock because moving your hand is faster than moving your body, with it on your hand you have time to prevent things in many different situations, the only time the life jacket is helpful is once your thrown from the boat, and on your hand it's helpful to prevent bad things in many different situations.
BassGeek
BassGeek - 7 years ago
Great info I wished a boater or two I've been with had seen this. lol.
TacticalBassin
TacticalBassin - 7 years ago
Ha!
Music Matt 76
Music Matt 76 - 7 years ago
Where.. are.. the.. big waves..?
EssKeeTiT
EssKeeTiT - 7 years ago
those are some big waves for a lake... it's not like he's in a river or an ocean. lol
Barry Rousseau
Barry Rousseau - 7 years ago
Broxty r
alectraproject
alectraproject - 7 years ago
Hey Dickhead........I copy and paste the title as "How To Drive A Boat In Big Waves"
Broxty
Broxty - 7 years ago
Motogamer 69 The title says Waves moron.
Just a Life
Just a Life - 7 years ago
But the title say Waves :-p
Gaming Lemon
Gaming Lemon - 7 years ago
Music Matt 76 he never sad wave he said swells
Robert Hux
Robert Hux - 7 years ago
Fished the Weekend Series Nat'l Championship in 2007 on Clarks Hill Lake. Second day a front came through with sustained 30+ mph north winds which produced some 4-5' waves. I ran almost the entire length of the lake before spearing one in my 20' Skeeter. If you could find some 3' waves you might want to show how to "cat-crawl" them for people new to running a boat. Good vid, and info.
TacticalBassin
TacticalBassin - 7 years ago
The concepts work... on the big wave days we're busy driving, not talking :-)
valentyno sailele
valentyno sailele - 7 years ago
sorry for calling you wired fishing bro I'm the kid from black bear diner thats my bad I'm trying to get on clear lake so ill be in touch with you
M H
M H - 7 years ago
thanks matt really helped me out alot two thumbs up
TacticalBassin
TacticalBassin - 7 years ago
Thanks for watching!
Valentyno Sailele
Valentyno Sailele - 7 years ago
It's me from black bear diner my. Bad bro I said your channel was wired fishing my bad but I'm trying to get on clear lake with you so we ill be talking to you soon
ouR. Hedge
ouR. Hedge - 7 years ago
Yep, that wasnt too bad of a day. Clearlake can throw some waves damn near big enough to surf on sometimes LOL. I never minded going into or with the waves- I always hated going crosswise to them, never could seem to do it without getting soaked.
TacticalBassin
TacticalBassin - 7 years ago
There is definitely a method to the madness on those cross wave runs!
Giovanny Medina
Giovanny Medina - 7 years ago
Was 6 foot waves figuratively speaking?? No way your running in 6' waves
Giovanny Medina
Giovanny Medina - 7 years ago
Wow. I salute you sir, no way in hell I'm going out in 6 footers. My limits is 2 footers and even then I've got to be in a tourney to stay. Great video, extremely informative as always.
TacticalBassin
TacticalBassin - 7 years ago
+Giovanny Medina When it's your living, you go out. We've run much larger than 6 footers. Absolutely don't recommend it but when the walls get smooth between the towering waves it's runnable.
Bassmastersalad
Bassmastersalad - 7 years ago
Trim down for what
TacticalBassin
TacticalBassin - 7 years ago
Ha!
Haydan Marshall
Haydan Marshall - 7 years ago
Cool
Robert Martinez
Robert Martinez - 7 years ago
what is chime walking and how do you deal with it ?
TacticalBassin
TacticalBassin - 7 years ago
Its when the boat begins rocking side to side because its trimmed way out of the water and has no weight in the front end. You can drive through it but it takes perfect movements. I don't want to teach that... there is some liability and if you do it wrong you're going to wreck. Better answer would be to slow down :-)
Matt Sactown
Matt Sactown - 7 years ago
I got stranded on clear lake last year in my little plastic pond boat, i was fishing the docks up by Nice, the wind got crazy and i couldnt paddle fast enough and i ended up getting blown into the middle of the lake, took me all day to paddle back i almost capsized, ended up way past lucerne
TacticalBassin
TacticalBassin - 7 years ago
That's crazy brother!! Gotta be careful on the big lake!
Fishin Magician
Fishin Magician - 7 years ago
Great video I'am weekend fisherman and don't get a whole lot time on the water,really helped awesome !
TacticalBassin
TacticalBassin - 7 years ago
We're happy to help!
TheSXTNYNR
TheSXTNYNR - 7 years ago
50k subbs!!!! Great content, informative and staying safe. Keep up the great work Matt and Tim.
TacticalBassin
TacticalBassin - 7 years ago
Thanks so much Bud!
Sam West
Sam West - 7 years ago
When the boat first gets on plane, in flat conditions, how far are you supposed to trim up?
TacticalBassin
TacticalBassin - 7 years ago
Trim up to about 1/4 throttle until your speed is up then trim up a bit more
DC bassing
DC bassing - 7 years ago
im a big chicken when it comes to wind....anything over 20mph and im staying home lol
TacticalBassin
TacticalBassin - 7 years ago
Nothing wrong with that, you'll probably live longer
SteveTX
SteveTX - 7 years ago
Nice constructive video. Its always nice to see one that hasn't been done 300 times.
TacticalBassin
TacticalBassin - 7 years ago
Thanks Bud!
Outcast Outdoors
Outcast Outdoors - 7 years ago
This reminds me of coming home from Konocti concerts at night. Dresses up, soaking wet, wide awake, with white knuckles. "Rock n Roll, Baby!"
TacticalBassin
TacticalBassin - 7 years ago
Ha! I remember those days!
Josh sabota
Josh sabota - 7 years ago
Great video
TacticalBassin
TacticalBassin - 7 years ago
Thanks!
Anthony Leone
Anthony Leone - 7 years ago
I have a bass tracker 185 aluminum boat, will these steps work as well for me? My max speed is around 30-35, hand throttle and trim.
I will be viewing your video many more times to get a solid understanding.
Any suggestions aside from buying a bigger boat :)
I have been looking for video like this for some time, Thank you
TacticalBassin
TacticalBassin - 7 years ago
These tips will absolutely work for you! The tracker will bounce a bit more but its the exact same idea
Ben Blackston
Ben Blackston - 7 years ago
Great videos man I love your channel.
Ben Blackston
Ben Blackston - 7 years ago
No problem!
TacticalBassin
TacticalBassin - 7 years ago
Thanks Ben!
Old Toad
Old Toad - 7 years ago
Great tips. Was out there last summer and the wind came up. Caught us off guard in the south end of the lake, as soon as we passed the bottleneck into the main lake we were in the 5-6 foot stuff. 3 guys in a tracker 175. Wasn't fun we went 5 all the way back to the north end. We were staying in the house with the big tiki hut on the end of the dock. Took us an hour and a half. That lake gets big in the summer!
TacticalBassin
TacticalBassin - 7 years ago
It sure does!! Glad you made it!
Pat Kelly
Pat Kelly - 7 years ago
Water is glass. Great tips tho for the novice!! Great Lakes you'll see some real chop.
TacticalBassin
TacticalBassin - 7 years ago
Oh I've run Lake Michigan a few times and Clearlake isn't far behind but when its that rough we're driving, not teaching :-)
Scott Faulkner
Scott Faulkner - 7 years ago
audio and outdoor video sucks
Mark F
Mark F - 7 years ago
Good stuff! Lake Champlain here I come!
Hua.Fishing
Hua.Fishing - 7 years ago
Great tips! Maybe another one on how to get the best top speed on your boat? Trim, jackplates, props, weight distribution, etc.
TacticalBassin
TacticalBassin - 7 years ago
Great topic! Thanks!
weouchhere
weouchhere - 7 years ago
I just bought a shimano zodias after seeing you guys use it! It's gonna be my new all around rod I'm looking forward to it!
weouchhere
weouchhere - 7 years ago
TacticalBassin it's so smooth, hooked up on a bass with a weightless trig senko! Here in AZ the bass are just getting over there first spawn. I have to say the shimano rod handled it perfectly haha!
weouchhere
weouchhere - 7 years ago
smoovefishing I'm so stoked! I just caught a bass on it today. The rod is much different then my prior bass pro shops sig series. All I have to say is holy crap shimano rocks!
TacticalBassin
TacticalBassin - 7 years ago
Awesome Brother!! You're going to love it!
smoovefishing
smoovefishing - 7 years ago
weouchhere Shimano is the best!! All I use is Shimano reels and rods with some g loomis mixed in on the rods
she's bitching I'm fishing
she's bitching I'm fishing - 7 years ago
could u do a video on reading a topo map, and also reading electronics to find schools,underwater current breaks and Creek channels, and maybe a video on applying what u see on a topo map to ur electronics.. or what to look for on the map and how u can eliminate unproductive water,, something of that nature,, thanks Matt
she's bitching I'm fishing
she's bitching I'm fishing - 7 years ago
good video ty,,,, u have anything on reading electronics
TacticalBassin
TacticalBassin - 7 years ago
Here's an oldy but a goody Bud! https://youtu.be/Xo5ADb6Tgoc
GunsNGills
GunsNGills - 7 years ago
Matt, why not do a video on the moon phases and how it effects tides and fish behavior?
TacticalBassin
TacticalBassin - 7 years ago
We've done one in the past actually but its probably time for another
BeyondTheBounds
BeyondTheBounds - 7 years ago
Excellent information! I'm going to buy my first boat this next year and this is the type of info I need!
Nick Hall
Nick Hall - 7 years ago
wow! id love to see a vid of boating thru 6 foot swells!
Nick Hall
Nick Hall - 7 years ago
TacticalBassin i bet!! lol i just want to see you driving thru those big swells with walls of water on each side, that sounded crazy awesome!! this was a great video btw, couldnt believe how fast you got on that chop!! im bout to buy my first "real" bass boat and trying to learn as much as possible! you should make a beginners bass boat guide, like what to look for in a used bass boat, red flags or dangers, buying new, paperwork/trailers, electronics, or you know just newbie bass boat info you wish you knew, or wished somebody told you when you started bass boating, stuff like that! tell us some stories or show some pics of your first bass boats!
TacticalBassin
TacticalBassin - 7 years ago
Its not fun! Actually... sometimes when it gets that big its a little fun... but a lot more scary.
Anthony Leone
Anthony Leone - 7 years ago
Me too,
madisonhitt
madisonhitt - 7 years ago
Great video. I would love to see more like this, related to running a bass boat in different conditions. Thanks!
TacticalBassin
TacticalBassin - 7 years ago
Thanks for watching!
Alfonso Castillo
Alfonso Castillo - 7 years ago
Hey guys my bigness fear is loading my boat in a windy day the last mistake cost me 3000.00 in repairs
TacticalBassin
TacticalBassin - 7 years ago
Ouch! It happens!
Ben Zerzanek
Ben Zerzanek - 7 years ago
Me and my friend went out to a pond today and he ended up landing a giant 5.87lber!!!! He was using a keitech easy shiner with an owner beast! That was huge for Wisconsin. Great video as always guys!
TacticalBassin
TacticalBassin - 7 years ago
Awesome! Congratulate him for us!
flikdurbean
flikdurbean - 7 years ago
Id call that an average day here on Erie and St.Clair lol
TacticalBassin
TacticalBassin - 7 years ago
Agreed. But when it gets BAD we're focused on the driving, not the teaching. Ha!
mosscreek
mosscreek - 7 years ago
Thx, for the knowledge.
simplecircuit
simplecircuit - 7 years ago
I was wondering why you connect your kill switch to your wrist instead of to your life jacket? I've always kept mine directly connected to the loop on my jacket. That way, there's no way for it to slip off or move if I get thrown out of the seat. I also don't have a hot foot. So, there's no chance of accidentally pulling the switch while running.
TacticalBassin
TacticalBassin - 7 years ago
Honestly, when I connect to the lifejacket I forget its there and constantly pull the switch. If its on my wrist I don't pull it as often. Its sad but true...
TylersReelFishing
TylersReelFishing - 7 years ago
This will help me on Ole Sam Rayburn lol
MTB guy
MTB guy - 6 years ago
How to drive a boat through big waves hey? Wel.... Tip 1. PLOW STARIGHT THROUH THEM AND MAKE IT! it's what I do? 66 foot cray boat oh yeah!
Kenneth Dennis
Kenneth Dennis - 7 years ago
Awesome episode!! There isn't a lot of this kind of info out there for new boat owners, or people who shy away from fishing rough water, to be able to learn a little about running rough water safely and not learning the hard way!! So thank you!! I would really like to see you re-visit this with another episode when there are the really big 3 to 5 footers, or when you get caught out in bad weather, just for a more of a visual.. Another thing would be the best way to cross big boat wakes when you encounter them while running. We deal with a lot of pleasure boaters that can kick off some monster wakes when plowing down the lake. Thanks guy!! Love what you're doing!!
Mark Ferrari
Mark Ferrari - 7 years ago
gloxxify. We get them on lake erie pretty regularly. Most people say 6' waves when they are really maby 4. Anyone steaming through real 6's in a bass boat is scared shitless.
Ive been in it.
20 foot of boat is not enough.
Just stay home.
Chris Blandi
Chris Blandi - 7 years ago
Ric Flair is that video on YouTube, I would love to check it out.
Ric Flair
Ric Flair - 7 years ago
Check out Bass Champs Sabine River 2016 to see what legit 6 footers will do to a bass boat. My Ranger has been through some scary stuff on Fork, Rayburn and Okeechobee. I've broken Humminbird brackets. But guys were losing motors at Sabine last year, front and back
gloxxify l
gloxxify l - 7 years ago
You guys will die trying to get home in 6 footers. Closely spaced 6 foot wind waves come from gale force winds and enough unsheltered open water. I'm not feeling good even in a 28 foot contender. In a goddamn bass boat you need to just stay home. If you've ever seen actual 6 foot wind waves, which pretty much never exist on any lakes except the great lakes, you'll know to just stay home.
Fishin Magician
Fishin Magician - 7 years ago
I agree five footers but without a crash and burn
cecil wong
cecil wong - 7 years ago
Yeah, would love to see what it's like to run in between 6 footers.
TacticalBassin
TacticalBassin - 7 years ago
Great idea Kenneth!
Chris Blandi
Chris Blandi - 7 years ago
Kenneth Dennis I agree, a updated video when those 4+ footers hit would be appreciated.
Tucowept
Tucowept - 7 years ago
This is where a bikini model in the passenger seat pays off.
urbina
urbina - 7 years ago
that looks like a cobra boat.
they were made by to copy champions. bad ass boats.
keep in mind not all guys have good quality boats.
procrap soakercraft nitro all bad.
TacticalBassin
TacticalBassin - 7 years ago
It sure is, great riding boat! You've got a keen eye
Chris Blandi
Chris Blandi - 7 years ago
urbina Did you read that comment about 5 hrs back LOL. A friends procraft took on 30 gallons of water before blast off even started one time, all I got was a few sprays in the face lol.
Bob George
Bob George - 7 years ago
Change the channel name to tactical stuntman
TacticalBassin
TacticalBassin - 7 years ago
Ha!
billfromelma
billfromelma - 7 years ago
Hey Matt, good information, having the trim on the column really seems to be a plus.
TacticalBassin
TacticalBassin - 7 years ago
Its a definite advantage
Rick Bishop
Rick Bishop - 7 years ago
Great tips! You should try Amistad with a 25 mph SE wind. LOL
TacticalBassin
TacticalBassin - 7 years ago
Ha!
Robert Ramirez
Robert Ramirez - 7 years ago
Great video, btw should be wearing kill switch and life jacket anytime the big motor is running. No exceptions
TacticalBassin
TacticalBassin - 7 years ago
You're absolutely right
Fishing In The City
Fishing In The City - 7 years ago
I kinda have an issue with it slamin hard sometimes when I'm trying to go fast in wind,and waves,so I always wanna slow down when I hit one ...Should I stay on the throttle???
Fishing In The City
Fishing In The City - 7 years ago
Matt ....I got out on the water going in to the wind and it was really bumpyy....I tried to speed up to about fifty and it just wouldn't go away.my wife said her boobies were hurting from bouncing around....I threw her out the boat...almost lost my rods even though they were in place,so I slowed down,,,.....,when I went with the wind,,it was a brezzy! Is it the same with a fish and ski
Fishing In The City
Fishing In The City - 7 years ago
TacticalBassin.....coo man thanks! always luv the info !!
TacticalBassin
TacticalBassin - 7 years ago
If its an aluminum they'll always slam harder than fiberglass but staying on the throttle should keep the nose down.
Fishing In The City
Fishing In The City - 7 years ago
Its only ten foot but 2.5 hp but It gets up pretty fast!! I should do a video?
Haydan Marshall
Haydan Marshall - 7 years ago
How fast will your boat run Matt
TacticalBassin
TacticalBassin - 7 years ago
High 60's, maybe low 70's
lojo.fishing
lojo.fishing - 7 years ago
I don't own a boat but these are great tips for whenever I take the plunge lol
TacticalBassin
TacticalBassin - 7 years ago
Keep them in mind, they'll save you one day :-)
Robert Wagner
Robert Wagner - 7 years ago
Good stuff, the D had some good stuff to shoot this video on, it was pretty rough.

Good tips on how to navigate those and position the boat.

keep up the good work guys.
Cody Lewis
Cody Lewis - 7 years ago
This dude should've went flw pro in my opinion
Ric Flair
Ric Flair - 7 years ago
The difference between Matt and an FLW Pro is Matt gets paid to take a person on the back of his boat on a guide trip. The FLW pro does not. Who is the sucker?
TacticalBassin
TacticalBassin - 7 years ago
Thanks Cody!
Fluffyguy958
Fluffyguy958 - 7 years ago
He runs a guide, and I think he is happy where he is.
Vandee
Vandee - 7 years ago
what boat are you running?
Vandee
Vandee - 7 years ago
TacticalBassin I coulda swore I saw you fishing out of a ChampioN in a video before.
TacticalBassin
TacticalBassin - 7 years ago
Cobra 201
Don Dasher
Don Dasher - 7 years ago
Good video.....Knowing how to drive in moderate to rough water is good for the passenger as well. A non boater may not have a console to hold on to or some "oh shit" handles to grab. Boaters have the steering wheel and the feel of what the boat is doing (acceleration and control) via being the driver. Like Matt mentioned going home after a day on rough water may make you hurt but the non boater could be very hurt (usually back or neck) so yes you have to be careful.
Now on a funny note.....how many people have run down the lake at 65+ mph for 30-45 mins hitting small to moderate chop and feel the need to hold the family jewels? Hahahaha we actually used towels to sit on when I used to fish local tournaments and making those runs to keep things in place.....It helped a ton!
TacticalBassin
TacticalBassin - 7 years ago
Hahahaha Been there!!! Sitting on towels, sweatshirts, anything we could find!
TrickEmStickEmFishing
TrickEmStickEmFishing - 7 years ago
The hull we have (a '97 procraft superpro built for racing and speed) will take 4 foot rollers on Guntersville at sixty and skip across the top like a rock. I myself have never driven the boat in that as I am just a beginner, so this video really helped me to prepare for when I do.
TacticalBassin
TacticalBassin - 7 years ago
Yeah you should be able to get up and run on big swells like that but be careful when its time to slow back down, that transition is when you'll get bucked skyward
Diallo Morris
Diallo Morris - 7 years ago
awesome TacticalBassin you definitely know how to drive a boat very informative vid thank you
Jarred Monaco
Jarred Monaco - 7 years ago
I love fishing in nasty weather. I had a 2006 smokercraft promag 14 which is a small vhaul with 20hp mercury. I went out last fall in really horrible conditions. Not just waves but heavy rain. I didnt realize how much rain was in the boat until I changed spots and all the water rushes to the back of the boat. It was BAD! It was worth it. I caught 7 muskies all 40-50inchers. It was an epic day. So I don't fear rough conditions, I just have to respect it.
MTB guy
MTB guy - 6 years ago
Same, I have a 66 foot aluminum turbo diesel cray boat, 8 meeter swell yeah no problem,
Terry Johnson
Terry Johnson - 7 years ago
Epic day I guess! Love those muskies but I fish Lake of the Woods and (once each year) and the rollers up there scare the snot out of me, even in a 19 foot Lund. Still not willing to pull My Ranger 520 up there but this summer might be the first time I do it. Unless I win a lottery and get a 620, too!
Semaj O.
Semaj O. - 7 years ago
Jarred Monaco not a chance you caught 7 Muskie 40-50 inches
Jarred Monaco
Jarred Monaco - 7 years ago
I live in south eastern Pennsylvania. Its not the best place for fishing but I have one lake that most people can't buy a bite. I have a few tricks on that lake. And that's the lake with the muskies.
billfromelma
billfromelma - 7 years ago
Hey Jarred. Epic day is right. What area of the country are you in ?
Jackson Lanaux
Jackson Lanaux - 7 years ago
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