its funny. im sure i speak for majority of people in the comments. but we all learn so much off him. we all now know what rods and reels to use with said lure and now know how to fish and use all these lures. great! thanks gene! only one problem.. how tf am i suppost to obtain all that gear to use with lack of benjimens due to bills to pay every month?? 😣
I caught my first bass while bank fishing on my first ever baitcaster reel with a Texas rig by watching ur beginner vids from how to spool my real to how to tie a knot. Thanks Gene I could use a lot more advice as I’m just learning I live in Chattanooga Tn. Love the videos
Great tip about splurging on the terminal tackle box. I get so tired of picking bullet weights out of worm hooks and split shots out of swimbait heads. I need to upgrade to a box like the one you showed. Didn't realize until this video that those prevent the flopping around.
Ya i bought one of those plano 3600 boxes for my terminal tackle. I really like it. I found it cheaper on Amazon than TW. I also dont use a regular backpack cause i dont like the boxes vertical. I use BassPro's XPS fishing backpack. its red and u put your boxes in horizontal. U can get four 3600 size boxes in it.
Always bring at least two rods and reels if you can. If you lose a floating lure and it pops up, you can cast for it with the second rod. If you break one rod or reel, you can keep fishing with the spare. I transport them with two Velcro strips to stop them from rattling, twisting, and abrading each other.
Gene! You are right on the money. I am 60 years old. My military back pack is full. 45 pound's or more. Just got a day fishing bag! To fill for that day's fishing only. It works! Thanks, Gene! My buddy and I love your videos. Bank fishing is are thing. No room for a boat! Pro bank fishing just started the club. For Bank fishermen. Shawn
I prefer a duffel bag over the backpack. The backpack excels at transporting gear over longer distances but lacks on usability/quick access and seems to be more cumbersome for me. I like to keep a mixed case of plastics. Reason being, If I use a plastic I might not want to return it to it's original plastic bag which could ruin the bunch. Though I'll only do that if the plastic has been worn in pretty good, and it's nice to have a mixed case for ease of use. I do try to separate colors within it so colors don't bleed into each other and definitely wouldn't use a good case. It's more convenience then anything tho.. There's a lot of science going on which I think a lot of us don't understand. With that said I have had plastics melt cases in the past. For the kayak I have dedicated gear, (or try to) for things like pliers, scissors, tape, license, and anything else I want on my person I now use a waist bag/tool bag waist strap. It's basically my essential kit for fishing that I take no matter what. Good tip I'm gonna have to add sun glasses to that kit! Like the terminal tackle boxes.
I'm so glad you are talking about this I have a kids school back pack and everything under the sun is it. The tackle box you showed, Glasses, flashlight, extra floats, a can of corn for the kids to fish with, pliers, matches, scissors, bug spray, crappy bait pellets, suntan lotion, hand sanitizer, rags, baby wipes, money just in case, rubberbands, peanut butter craker packs And although my boyfriend brings his tackle box he knows I got us taken care.of. Biut it has gotten to be much and I dreed picking it up. But I m going to call this video a sign from above and eliminate. Because I pack as if I'm camping or hiking. Lol
Hey Gene can you do a “Tackle Tuesday” on about how to pack tackle and how many rod setups is acceptable as a co-angler? Such as backpack? Or small boxes or even plastic bags? Just a thought. Hope you see this comment.
I used to carry the old school tacklebox but I upgraded to the bag and it's a lot easier than travel on foot with one less thing to carry in your hands
Funny, had the same process as you did. 2 36s and 1 one of the smaller ones. Worms and softs stay in packages and in the store bag. I simply wrap the bag closed or tie it. Then place in my backpack. Scissors on the side pocket and needle noses..lol
I feel the same way it’s just a different scenario. Our reservoirs are nothing but electric bass. Most of our lakes are electric and the only way we can really fish and catch nice fish on a consistent basis is up the Susquehanna or the upper Chesapeake Baltimore has reservoirs but for bank area fission public access, but you have 50 people in one area so I’ll try to look for areas that like you said I take three bait casters and I take to open face reels one finesse to strong fighters and my bait casters are for my bigger baits. I use my open face for my Ned rig, but when I go to Virginia, enter Florida fish right past Tampa at my brothers house in Bradington man. I catch a 25 pound limit within three hours it’s amazing and quite headbanging that these other states have better fishing and to get good smallmouth I have to go to the Potomac in DC, but I understand and I get it I watch all your videos brother you’re the reason I got me a kayak I just got another canoe fiberglass and I just got my motor on there. I got a 55 pound maximum inducer by Minnkota. All I have is my wife not looking for sympathy but I’ve been on my own since I’ve been 16 years old both my parents died of drug overdose And fishing has always been my way of coping in life. I just ordered some stuff from mystery tackle and mega bass and never got my orders. FedEx sent them to another property. They took a picture of the house. It wasn’t mine and I had a bunch of tackle storage to do with the boxes I ordered and I’ve ordered over $1000 since March and I don’t know if they think I have money or they just wanna screw me over I got 24 ounce cameras seven days a week all year long and all my packages come in except for the real big one why do people want to get over on others fission as a family circuit Jensen I love watching your brother. You’re the reason I got a kayak.
Thanks again Fluke! I'm going to send this to some of my nephews and friends who like to bring the kitchen sink when I take em fishing. Lol (not to mention, I needed to hear it.The kayak gear has been getting heavier lately. )
I agree on all counts. Carry light weight backpack or sling bag and the 3 setups recommended. I use a medium light spinning for finesse, 6’,10” medium baitcasting rod and a 7’ medium heavy baitcasting rod. Rods that are to long are hard to cast with a lot of overgrown ares when bank fishing.
Great video FlukeMaster. I've definitely downsized my backpack for bank fishing. I have a Pacifun over the shoulder backpack. Fits 2 3600's & 1 3400 for my terminal. Then about 6-8 bags of plastics. My pliers and scissors, and that's about it. Bottle of water if it's a hot day out and plan on being to far from the truck or out longer. Usually only 2 rod&reel combos.
This is a excellent tip, found a military 40L backpack for under 40.00 on amazon its huge and I can fit about 4 of the plano boxes in there but I too have the issue with term tackle flopping around and even bought a lure lockbox with the gel on bottom and that was waste. But let's talk about that wall you got there lol. Still need to convert you to a kentucky fan
My pond bag is somewhere around 50 lbs. I'd rather be over prepaired than under. Even though I never use all of it during one trip haha. Oh, and I also carry 4 or 5 rods with me. Gets a bit cumbersome but I can cover any situation I come across.
I use the Chrome brand messenger bag for bank fishing. Any messenger bag is great, but the chrome one is built with some easy one hand features to sling it in front of u without taking it off and great pocket design with a big internal 2-way waterproof liner. If it works for cyclist messengers in nyc, it’ll work for bank fishing too hahah.
I'm planning on buying a Kastking Perigee II baitcasting rod which comes with 2 interchangeable tips, medium and medium light (although most people said they feel like medium and medium heavy) so I can have both without needing to pay for 2 rods and reels
I always used a trolley with a toolbox tackle box and a huge bag of terminal tackle and extra baits. Really tried to downsize and maximize tackle organization, but I always end up bringing too much and trying to experiment with new techniques and what not. Will try to implement some of these to make things more optimal ^^; ((I rather be over prepared then under).
For anybody readin the comments know this. i recently switched to a backpack tacklebox. WHY??? you might ask the answer is very simple you see my handle plano tacklebox would spill and tip over so much making it be a headache to deal with so i what i did was i went to academy picked up 2 $3.50 plano tackle binders came home and meticulously stored my tackle nice and neat looking. Then what i do is i store my soft plastic baits ZOOM AND BERKLEY POWWERBAITS in a shoe box then put the berkley powerbait and zoom baits i want to take with me in a 2 1 gallon size bags this way it looks nice and neat. Then for christmas i got a bass pro shop gift card and a walmart tackle binder so then i went to bass pro shop and purchased holiday baits so i can do holiday fishing challenge. Then in the top compartment near the logo of the backpack i store anti bacterial hand wipes with 1 pair of latex gloves to protect my paws and husky needle nose pliers and 1 pair of cutting pliers with me at all times. so you see with me taking all this in the backpack i dont have to worry about my backpack spilling or tipping over.
Growing up in OH/WV, there was always water to fish freely. Down here in SC, *everything* is private. If a large puddle form from a storm, they rush out and build a neighborhood around it...
gene great vibs I boat fish only still trying learn when to switch lures but then someone said different rod reel to keep it simple on a boat please show how to go fish a lake
Good video. Just moved here to Minnesota, heaps of good bank fishing opportunities (the state record bass caught in a lake 5 mi. from me). Anxious to get started. Thanks.
Thanks for the tips. I've been using empty medicine bottles to keep my hooks, swivels and split shots in. And other some stuff that seem to slide around my boxes. What kind of reel and rod combination would you recommend that kind of covers everything bank fishing. I live along the Mississippi River. We have allot of rocks on the banks. I don't have the money to buy allot of tackle or rods and reels. I have two 7" Shakespeare Tiger Spinning rod and reels I use for bottom fishing only. But I do love using jigs, spinners, plastics and Crank baits. I had a rod and reel I was using but it snapped. Mostly because it was old and allot of use. Thank you again I always enjoy your videos. I can't afford expensive stuff. So have to be real cheap and I do mean cheap for now. Like under 50 dollars.
You forgot the most important thing to bring bank fishing. Patience. Less options means you have to stay longer to catch fish. Also fish one spot then move 25 to 50 yards down then come back to that spot and you may catch more. Be flexible and adapt to the conditions. 😁
That's some great advice. I'm just beginning bank fishing over the past couple months and have really been frustrated with my lack of results. I've done the fan casting thing and moved on, but have never attempted to return to a spot that yielded no results. Fish move, don't they! ;)
I like Shimano Conquest rods and Shimano $700 reels. Buy reels from Japan. The yen has fallen so much, you can get them for 70 percent less than in the USA.
Can you get away with 1 medium spinner and 1 medium heavy baitcaster? Glad you mentioned keeping soft plastics in the bags. Vids are awesome! 2 weeks ago I knew nothing and now I feel somewhat knowledgeable after watching so many of your vids!
Flukemaster this is one of the bags I’m looking at along with maybe also the Flambeau Ike 50. Thanks again for all the work you put into these videos. www.cabelas.com/product/CABELAS-ADVANCED-ANGLER-BACKPACK/2398196.uts
New Jersey has a ton of bank fishing? I've fished banks this year in numerous spots & have walked away with nothing every time .... ... the second I step on a boat, I'm catching PB's & reaching catch-limits :D hahah I wish I knew of more/better places
Gene I have a question about hooking bass in the lower jaw with worm hooks. I was fishing may 5 today Every smallmouth had the hook in it lower jaw. I have never seen it before
Is there any benefit to a tackle backpack? We got $40 one that's full sized with one of those dropped face compartments that nice and neatly hold your 3600 boxes oriented in a horizontal position? I'm being super specific on purpose. Lol I could either go to the thrift store and get a $9 book bag, or I can get a $40 book bag for free off of Amazon. I tend to hike pretty aggressively when I'm fishing so that's why I'm considering a more purpose-built book bag.
do too physical limitations ... I find a spincaster reel is my option. and docks close to parking... ??? any suggestions. I doubt I could get in and out of a kayak or get it on/off my caravan.
Hi, Gene. Love your videos. I'm taking up fishing, but am taking up motorcycle camping as well. I was wondering if you (or anyone reading this) knew of a good collapsible fishing rod that would fit in a motorcycle helmet sized space?
I was just looking at the ugly stik carbons spinning rod and trying to figure out what rod to get then this video popped up at the perfect time. I would like to see a review on the carbon rods their isn't a good one on RU-vid.
Hey Fluke are you affiliated with Plano or any other company making boxes? With the popularity growing in the kayak fishing industry and the number of people going to these tackle backpacks where most are using 3600 size boxes, I feel like these companies are missing out by not offering specialty boxes in this size. I'm sure I'm not the only one who'd love to see something like the Plano Edge Jig Box offered in a smaller package.
I'm not sponsored by them right now. The Edge box that I held up is their 3600 one but I agree they need some of the specialized boxes. I'm sure those are planned, they just have to show that they ones that they have are selling well first.
Awesome video, currently bank fishing a lot...question though, for the medium heavy what action would you recommend. I’m slowly building on the rods and reals, but do need a medium heavy but wondering if I should go fast or moderate action. Thanks fluke
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They are good kayaks. I'm just not happy that they copied the hull design of the Bonafide in their latest kayak. They used to have original ideas but not anymore.
Hey man I love the videos, I live in Ball Ground, GA and as you said, find it very hard to fish due to most lakes being private or hard to get to. Also, I'm a huge fan of 13 fishing, I only fish their reels 2 concept z and 2 concept c. How can I get my hands on some of those 13 fishing lures you've got. Are you sponsored by them ?
