Growing up in Florida, I always used a 10" or better curl tail worm, or "swimming worm". Something like a Charlies, Culprit, Zoom, etc. Rig it Texas style, no weight. You're going to cast as far out into the pad field as possible and work it straight back at a steady speed like a snake. Keep the rod tip high so the nose of the worm slips over pads, and move the tip to guide the line around the "V's". When you get to a hole, you dead stick it and let it fall. It slow falls, tail spinning. If the Bass doesn't blow up on it as it swims over the pads, it either will when it falls or smash it as it starts to get away when you start reeling again. Also works great on hydrilla mats or duck weed. Get that curl tail spinning like a soft plastic buzzbait.
@adamgregory9198
2 жыл бұрын
I’m also from Florida and that is exactly how my dad does it, same worm same technique.
@BassGeek
2 жыл бұрын
The drum tap tip on walking the frog SOOOO good. Perfect description sir.
@granitegreg7883
2 жыл бұрын
How is that you dont have at least a million subs? You’re videos are always so detail oriented, you such a plethora of knowledge!
@Flukemaster
2 жыл бұрын
Because they are instructional and not very entertaining. That’s something I knew in the beginning and I’m ok with that.
@TheMagellan02
2 жыл бұрын
@@Flukemaster please don’t change that lol
@rocknut88
2 жыл бұрын
Great video!! I love that you focus on the tactics and information and not putting fish in the boat. Id rather use this info to put more fish in my boat. Thank you!!
@buddymccormack8668
2 жыл бұрын
I have lost bass in lily pads exactly as you described, I never completely understood how they get off like that until now. Thanks for that !
@erichoffman2014
2 жыл бұрын
You're a good man Gene! Thank you brother as always. Can't ever say enough how much I appreciate you!
@creativeexperience6388
2 ай бұрын
You and your iconic hat have been my favorite bass fishing instructor KZitemr for years! You need for credit
@denismelton5107
2 жыл бұрын
I liked the video before I even watched it i know Gene is gonna bless us with some of his knowledge
@Flukemaster
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Denis
@MrJohnB-qs6dp
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for those tips!!👊🏻 Never thought of using the swim jig in the pads. Like the saying "I'm going to set the.." Will definitely be using this saying!!!! Stay Safe & God Bless!!
@CrewDogGamer
2 жыл бұрын
The earliest ive ever made it into one of these
@andrewbickel1450
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Flukemaster: you are the first one to even touch on the hooks getting hung up on the pad stems. I fish "frogs only" all summer. My area has two different types of pads as the growing season progresses ,flat on top water and later the big ones ,seed pods and stems 2'out of the water. These pads measure over 3' across and get thick as thieves. I use 30-40# Powerpro braid and strength is not an issue , I use two different set ups most of the time 7.5 heavy/ fast and 7.8 extra heavy/ fast, both with 8-3:1 reels. There are multiple issues I encounter . 1 I have set the hook too soon, this leaves the hook exposed near the mouth which is a stem catcher. ( I fish out of a Bonafide 127) 2. This one seems to really perplex me some times , I get a really good deep hook set and the hooks come out thru the roof of the mouth and same stem issues. 3. I get a 4-5# bass hit and they wrap me up before I finish my hook set or shortly after because the pads are so thick and the distance between myself and the fish can be rather long at times . Even with a really deep hook set this can in thick pads be challenging. I think these issues are worth talking about as I've not seen them covered before. Everyone seems to be so worried about size,color ,cadence, bending hooks up and out, boiling frogs ,#s of braid to use . In my experience once your hooked to a 3/4" green lilly pad stem 65# braid is not pulling it out. And once wrapped around a couple of these fiberous stems under water it's a wrap. Perhaps you have some advice for these issues for extra heavy pads? I've already made peace with the issue that it's going to happen and paddling up to hung up fish sometimes works and a lot of the time it's a difficult paddle with one and a half hands free and a lot of times it's only result is to free the frog from the stem. But I catch a lot of bass fishing this cover just have to be content with the issues at hand. I welcome any miracle technique to help 🐸🐸🐸🐸🐸🇺🇲🇺🇲
@ApexOfExistence
2 жыл бұрын
Appreciate all your knowledge Gene! Fishing as with any art form is a never ending learning curve and I've noticed that even if you know things and apply that knowledge to your art, going over your knowledge base brings you back to a centered focus. You help me keep that in the forefront of my mind. Thank you sir!
@travisbruno1988
2 жыл бұрын
Man o man i was hoping you would post soon. Thanks Gene i appreciate the videos you make for us, they are one of the most educational around
@FishTramp
2 жыл бұрын
By far may favorite KZitem Fisherman! Gongrats on getting that natty this year! I'm from the Oregon Coast and we're grateful we got Dan Lanning! Go Ducks Thanks Gene
@snwboardn21
2 жыл бұрын
Appreciate it Gene! I live on the St. Johns river in FL and that is all we have on those feeder creeks. So far the only time I've caught fish is when I'm hung up in a pad and all of a sudden I'll be like "I got a fish on!"
@Sumd3vil
2 жыл бұрын
So cool seeing you on Caddo Lake. I just got a boat and am addicted to fishing out there. Especially around the lily pads. I've gotten so many tips from you and to see you out on caddo is awesome!
@marvingriffin1166
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to teach us your experence.
@dustoff_fishing
2 жыл бұрын
Hey Gene, appreciate the in detail analysis of the baits and the setups. From Missouri but on an extended work trip in Alabama and have never fished grass or lily pads and really wanting to improve my skills here. Keep doing great work man and good luck in the tournament! Brandon - Dustoff Fishing
@unicornsteaks6769
2 жыл бұрын
It's been a very slow frog season for me. So I tied on a T rigged Senko with 1/8 oz. weight and dragged across the lilies, dropping in holes and letting it sink at the edge. BAM! Got an 8 lb even bass on it.
@SouthBamaBassHunter
Жыл бұрын
Caught a nice 7 pounder thanks to your expertise. Love them blowups!! Thank you man!
@louisolvitt847
2 жыл бұрын
Yes a heavy braid is a key to keeping your fish hooked!👍
@TheOutdoorCatch
2 жыл бұрын
I think I might try that floating worm rig. Thanks for sharing!👍
@Flukemaster
2 жыл бұрын
No problem 👍
@lowlifeangler
2 жыл бұрын
Those purple or rainbow Bass Stoppers rigged worm works great in Ohio
@robertsharp1214
2 жыл бұрын
Man, more times than not there’s a couple in those pad’s🌾🌾🌾
@smelltheglove2038
2 жыл бұрын
I’ve been fishing a senko on a flouro leader this past week. There’s a pond by my house and the lily pads have started breaking up. Basically a weightless senko with the leader. Cast on to a pad near a hole reel into the hole and let the senko do its thing. Been killing em. The braid slices through the stems.
@The.Rooster469
2 жыл бұрын
Any worm works.
@smelltheglove2038
2 жыл бұрын
@@The.Rooster469 pretty much. Senko seem to work better though, they weigh more and get through the pads better.
@The.Rooster469
2 жыл бұрын
@@smelltheglove2038 over the lizard?
@elijahflores1497
2 жыл бұрын
Watching this in class.. Worth it!
@Flukemaster
2 жыл бұрын
LOL.
@Outtasightcali
2 жыл бұрын
Great videos. I'm in so cal and I just got into bass fishing. Learned alot, your the only channel I get my info from. Trying the dropshot as first try out. I've always fished from the surf. Are you a fan of surf fishing?
@leoveroude4492
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Gene!! Awesome tips!
@tomstanley5410
2 жыл бұрын
Good to see a Ga boy. greetings from east Of Atlanta
@Dewafishing
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the tips my friend🤙🤙
@adamgregory9198
2 жыл бұрын
Super helpful. Thanks man.
@gearlist
2 жыл бұрын
Great video Gene, haven't thought of going with an even heavier braided line, will give it a shot 😎
@BrokenWaterOutdoors
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome video as always man!
@Flukemaster
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@Obsessed.Anglers
Жыл бұрын
What is the weight size you use for the floating worm above the swivel?
@ronles9999
2 жыл бұрын
Great. Video!!! Was curious what speed reel you usually use for these techniques? Higher?
@aceboardtheangler5252
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@stickjr.3715
2 жыл бұрын
1st. But that's only because I just got home from fishing. Now I have to go buy some more lures!
@jwalker497
2 жыл бұрын
That’s some bassy looking water
@2005Pilot
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome Job Thanks!!
@Flukemaster
2 жыл бұрын
You bet!
@AndyJablonski
2 жыл бұрын
Sorry for the random comment but I watched one of your videos where you described a device you can use to secure things with little plastic rings. I can’t for the life of me find it! Any ideas ?
@thesharkking1120
2 жыл бұрын
Are you still fishing the Lilies in the fall transition?
@raytubach8988
2 жыл бұрын
Gene you looking like you’re slimming down a bit. Is it just the lighting or is Mr Kayak starting to rub off on you a bit?..
@Flukemaster
2 жыл бұрын
Mr Kayak has motors so there is nothing to rub off. LOL. But when I travel and fish like this I don't have time to eat much so I always slim down a bit.
@jimchandler1766
2 жыл бұрын
Man i thiught you hit lottery and retired. Glad your back!
@Flukemaster
2 жыл бұрын
I wish! I've been traveling and doing things for sponsors.
@joegrande4848
2 жыл бұрын
Jean, what if I don't have a raft or boat, how would I go about going out to get my fish?
@jackritter4805
2 жыл бұрын
Are you anchored down with your paddle?
@samhereau1425
2 жыл бұрын
How are you securing your paddle as a pole anchor???
@corey01851
2 жыл бұрын
Very surprised you put straight braid on swim jigs (no disrespect, big fan of your content). I thought fluro was a must. Can anyone confirm its not?
@robertjensen7060
2 жыл бұрын
I like to know what is meant by medium heavy and fast action rod
@kenneth9874
Жыл бұрын
Medium heavy is the power of the rod, a fast action means that the give of the rod is closer to the tip, a moderate rod is more parabolic
@richardgibson899
2 жыл бұрын
Do you go strait braid to the frogs or do you have fluorocarbon leader when you fish around pads?
@Flukemaster
2 жыл бұрын
All braid
@lowlifeangler
2 жыл бұрын
@@Flukemaster same here, 30 lb green braid( so it floats) , Abu Garcia Orra 7:1 low profile, Abu Garcia Vertios 6.5 rod. Really love that set up
@charlyRoot
2 жыл бұрын
Yup. I was doing everything wrong. Thanks.
@justinchan2453
2 жыл бұрын
Novice question, but why would you not want yo use a Texas Rig for lily pads? It being weedless would be good for them, no?
@kenneth9874
Жыл бұрын
There's no reason that you can't with little to no weight
@stevesmith7164
2 жыл бұрын
Good video
@Flukemaster
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@davecooper6551
2 жыл бұрын
Does anyone else think this is the Bob Ross of fishing?
@Noah_7s
2 жыл бұрын
No
@mannyfishing1816
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome
@Flukemaster
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Manny
@nomaddamon670
2 жыл бұрын
The start of fall...half the country no longer has pads...good timing.
@concretekeithkl
2 жыл бұрын
Let 'em fight their way out....got it!!
@catchinwithkyle5567
2 жыл бұрын
Don't sleep on a swimjig on top of the pads! If you run into a thick group of pads, don't just burn it across back to open water, work it over them.
@Fiebru787
2 жыл бұрын
Have you ever used one of those frogs that have the frog legs on it ive had no luck with it
@saltbeetle374
2 жыл бұрын
Me neither... and when I change over to the skirt style legs , I catch fish... 🤔
@Flukemaster
2 жыл бұрын
That's one of the next videos I will be working on.
@Eyesofthasouth
2 жыл бұрын
Louisiana born and raised. At first 10 seconds of video-that sure looks like Louisiana... lol
@Flukemaster
2 жыл бұрын
It’s because it’s Caddo
@Sumd3vil
2 жыл бұрын
LOL i was about to say that looks like Caddo Lake to me!
@bassinwithbryce2695
2 жыл бұрын
What pfd are you using Gene?
@Flukemaster
2 жыл бұрын
NRS Chinook
@saltbeetle374
2 жыл бұрын
What if your rod has a recommended line weight of 30 - 40 lb. Braid .? Still use 50 - 65 lb. ? What's the point.?
@The.Rooster469
2 жыл бұрын
The 30-40lb braid rod would work fine for little structure to open water fishing for the frog and with a leader you can fish anything.
@randypaul6202
2 жыл бұрын
30 to 40 lb braids is plenty strong for any application
@williamghost1516
2 жыл бұрын
Dumb question... why are we watching you explain what you're doing with the lure and not watching the LURE?
@alanhurst1766
2 жыл бұрын
But what I'm I'm to poor to afford a different action rod and line for ever different rig?🤔.lol
@lowlifeangler
2 жыл бұрын
Frog Weighted frog Ribbet frog
@creativeexperience6388
2 ай бұрын
Everyone should stop fishing frogs with braid! Use mono as a pro tip for the beginning! 15 lb mono you can set the hook earlier and by the time the line loads the fish has it
@cmarshkayakfishing8089
2 жыл бұрын
Caddo🤔😎
@Flukemaster
2 жыл бұрын
Yep
@Marloncatfishing
2 жыл бұрын
In my area I have the largest lilpads I've ever seen in my life
@Flukemaster
2 жыл бұрын
I know the ones you are talking about. You could eat dinner with your family on those big ones
@kreader50
2 жыл бұрын
Come on and get rid of that bait caster!
@kenneth9874
Жыл бұрын
Why do you want to handicap the man? Lol
@vannakr25
2 жыл бұрын
talk too much!!!!
@stevengee7403
2 жыл бұрын
Don’t mean to be a Karen at all but the intro volume is sooo loud
@Flukemaster
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Steven. I'll let my editor know to tone it down.
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