I tested out the ultimate fishing dilemma. Small baits vs big baits. Amazon Store: www.amazon.com... Patreon: / lawsonlindsey instagram: / lawson__lindsey
I’m noticing that what attracts me to a fishing channel is the enthusiasm and appreciation for every fish. I can’t stand seeing other RU-vidr get jaded to something so precious to me
Bro they wine about all kinds of things sometimes, makes me wonder why they even fish at all?, for money? Wow then it’s a job for you not a passion anymore, I get giddy regardless of size or species because the way my rod dances in my hand puts a smile on my face….like the kid I once was….😂❤
I completely agree I don’t understand how people can say they’re a this fisherman or that fisherman. They’re all a unique challenge to put it in a modern term every fish is it’s own side quest to put it in a term from my generation. Gotta Catch 'Em All POKÉMON 😂😂 I will get just as much joy out of catching a huge bass as I will huge crappie or a huge shellcracker or a huge bluegill or a huge creek chub or a huge green sunfish as long as it’s a relatively large for the species that it is, I’m very happy and when I catch a native species oh, it’s the best lol and in all honestly at this current moment, native bass species are in more danger than native trout and in most places are harder to catch than that 10 pound Florida bass that’s hanging out in your lake lol
exactly man. I see too many fisherman that only want to catch bass. if its not a bass/not a big bass, the fish isnt handled well. another issue I always have is bass fisherman going to trout lakes that are overrun with smallmouth. most of those lakes have a mandatory kill rule on all bass. I then see them catch a smallmouth and go "what a stupid rule" and throw the bass back. every fish matters, certain fish should be in certain waters. others should not.
Dude the switch back and forth from big baits to small baits is a badass concept!!! Really really enjoyed this video man. I love em all but every now and then you crush one. That would be this video. Awesome!!
As someone commented, it’s the enthusiasm you have that makes every one of your videos so enjoyable to watch. I check weekly, hoping to see another Lawson video.
All I throw is finesse gear in freshwater in TX and like you said never knowing what you’re going to catch is probably the best part. I target big bass, but I’ve had a day where I caught 9 different species in a lake. Im one of the guys who has to be catching to be having fun so the big bait deal is rough for me. But like you said they both have their place and can be a good time 🤙🏽. Cool vid man.
I have been saying for years that the smaller baits are just as much fun. It's all about how you use them. Now only if i could finally convince my wife that a smaller bait is just as good
When you lost the swim bait, I think it’s a decent chance your line broke at the knot. It’s happened to me before throwing big glides all the tension put on the knot during cast it can break very clean at the knot during your retrieve and feel exactly how you described it.
Done years of targetting just the bigh fish and now I am back to finesse on ultra light tackle as its the essence of fishing, throwing drilling and catching without complexity and just having fun. Like your post and the comparison and do propose to create a simular experience but then with the small saltwater baits like the shrimp for lake bass fishing and the gliders for the inshore species.
Great job !!! I’d recommend you do this again, but throw both baits alternately in salt and both in fresh water. Id like to see the difference. As an experiment, comparing small bait in salt and big in fresh doesn’t stand up to scrutiny, but this is still a fascinating video. But I really enjoy your enthusiasm. Thanks for taking the time to film, edit, share this.
I fish off deep saltwater piers, so as much as I like to throw smaller finesse lures, I'm fighting strong currents for 80-100ft on my way to the bottom
I do alot of walleye and white bass fishing in the spring summer fall and even winter weather permitting. I've found the best size of baits are whatever the fish are feeding on at that time. size almost carries more of an importance then color with white bass
I think what you do from a content perspective is really one of a kind, this is a really quality idea executed well. I hope you are proud the work you do here its definitely something special.
I've been thoroughly enjoying your videos man! I'm learning so much from you. I moved down here a year ago to SWFL and had the chance to do my first saltwater fishing. I became hooked! I have a TON to learn... It's almost a bit overwhelming but I hope to find someone like you someday that can take me under their wing and show me the ropes!
The Jackall DOWZSWIMMER 180SF, Megabass 6in freestyle, Shimano flash boost & of late the Raid Osakana 170 have been on fire for me at night fishing for Monster Snook.
Bro ive been trying to catch a 5 pounder or better for years now. Pretty much all my life. 4.78 pounds is my biggest bass. I need to throw big baits only from now on. I usually throw lures where i can catch the most quantity but gotta switch to bigguns.
Time and place my man. Keep at it. I'm up in WI and when I was younger I thought the 5lb+ fish didn't exist up here. As I got older and more exposed, I've got tons of 5's caught so far. They're there man. My pb came off a jig at 5.96, just nearly a 6. Grind it out and have fun!
I prefer finesse with the small lures. Especially when fish are spooky. Plus my pb snook at 46 inches came on a 3inch paddle tail. Bass however will try and shove anything in their big gullet. 😂
All I heard in this video was that was like a $100 glide bait. I will stick with my little bass. I can’t justify spending that much money on a single bait
I love fishing inshore on light tackle. 7' light action, 3000 series reel spooled up with 8# braid. Small lures. Sure, you do catch alot of small fish... but every once in a while, you tie into something that takes you hell bent for the horizon. Elephants DO eat peanuts occasionally. And if you want to meet a "giant ladyfish" the ones in hawaii Elops Hawaiineis (we call it Awa'aua or Tenpounder) get up well over 10 pounds... on MY rig? A big one will smoke a spinning reel drag hot enough to burn your fingers if you try to thumb it down. Poor man's tarpon indeed. We also get monster bonefish here, and they strike jigs and small jerkbaits. They can get huge... and when on the reef, aren't as finicky as thier atlantic cousins. (On flats they can be though)
And you'd have to do it like, every day for a whole season while meticulously recording your results and conditions in addition to your subjective experience. I think a lot of fishing superstition is based on the inherent low sample size of the activity.
Hey Lawson, long time subscriber and watcher to all your content from Australia. first time commenting. Any chance you could list the gear you used in this vid? Your heavy gear looks like it may be nice to try on murray cod. Cheers mate.
The content and quality is top notch, no doubt I just don't understand why so many American anglers set their hooks with such violence... If your hooks are sharp, no fish needs more than a little jerk.. And also, flipping the fish into the boat like that is damaging to the rod, and imo a bit disrespectful to the fish.. At least net the guy? Not trying to be a jerk, I just don't get it... Other than those things, video is great😊
