Bassin' with Hookset Hawk

In this episode, I’m back to working on the Champion 198. Now that I have two Solix graphs installed, it’s time to network them together for a wider range of options. I purchased the Humminbird 5 port ethernet switch and two ethernet cables to get the job done. Everything went smooth and now I’ll be able to save waypoints quickly to both graphs. It also allows me to use multiple transducers on each graph! I’m really excited to test this system on the lake! Thanks for watching! Enjoy! Please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE!! Hookset Hawk merch available now at: https://www.ebay.com/itm/255664780257?itmmeta=01HVBQ9S6QYEHZZKKCV4F0Z7TB&hash=item3b86cef3e1:g:CXMAAOSwy~ti7sxc Hookset Hawk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HooksetHawk Humminbird 5 Port Ethernet Switch: https://hawkeyemarine.net/products/humminbird-as-eth-5pgl-5-port-ethernet-switch-411850-1 Humminbird 5’ Ethernet Cable: https://hawkeyemarine.net/products/humminbird-as-ec-5e-ethernet-cable-5-720073-6?_pos=1&_fid=de1adaa5a&_ss=c Humminbird 15’ Ethernet Cable: https://hawkeyemarine.net/products/humminbird-as-ec-15e-15-ethernet-cable-720073-5?_pos=2&_fid=063a3adbc&_ss=c Music Tracks #1 & #3 Title: Old Blue Artist: Chris Haugen Music Track #2 Line Of Fire by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Artist: http://audionautix.com/

In this episode, I’m back to working on my 2008 Champion 198. I decided it was time to get a new graph installed on the driver’s console. I also fixed the heading sensor on the Minn Kota trolling motor. During the process, I found a bunch of old wiring to graphs installed by previous owners. I was shocked at the amount of wiring I pulled from the boat! I went with another 12” Humminbird Solix fish finder for the driver’s console. Now I can network the two graphs together! I’m really excited to have new graphs and things that work! Thanks for watching! Enjoy! Please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE!! Hookset Hawk merch available now at: https://www.ebay.com/itm/255664780257?hash=item3b86cef3e1:g:CXMAAOSwy~ti7sxc Hookset Hawk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HooksetHawk Humminbird Solix 12” G3 Fish Finder: https://hawkeyemarine.net/products/humminbird-solix-12-chirp-mega-si-g3-411550-1 Music Track #1 Title: Without A Sound Artist: Letter Box Music Track #2 Texas Techno by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Artist: http://audionautix.com/

In this episode, I finally got enough work done to go fishing for a few days. The mid-March anticipation of fishing season got me “chomping at the bit”, if you know what I mean! I caught a smallmouth right out of the gate on the first day making it the first bass of 2024! That was cool! I also caught several largemouth but none of them were keepers. The second day was interesting as I caught a 4.18 lb. largemouth! She was a beauty and full of eggs!! Enjoy! Please LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! Hookset Hawk merch available now at: https://www.ebay.com/itm/255664780257 Hookset Hawk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HooksetHawk Music Track #1: Country Blues Artist: Silent Partner Music Track #2: Heat Wave Artist: John Deley and the 41 Players Music Track #3: Jenny's Theme by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Artist: http://audionautix.com/

In this episode, come along as I install a new AGM dual purpose battery in the engine bay of my 2008 Champion 198. I had no choice in the matter as my old starting battery decided to kick the bucket! And, to frustrate matters, it happened on the FIRST 70 degree day of 2024!! Not cool!! I was bummed I couldn’t go fishing! But, it was a blessing in disguise because the new battery is a POWERHOUSE!! I’m really excited to finally get on the lake! Thanks for watching! Enjoy! Please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE!! Also, click the notification bell for channel updates! Hookset Hawk merch available now at: https://www.ebay.com/itm/255664780257?hash=item3b86cef3e1:g:CXMAAOSwy~ti7sxc Hookset Hawk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HooksetHawk HawksDIY on Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-2273114 Viking Digital Battery & System Tester: https://www.harborfreight.com/12v-digital-battery-and-system-tester-58759.html Deep Cycle Dual Purpose Marine Battery (Group 31): https://www.batteriesplus.com/productdetails/battery/marine-and-boat/dual-purpose-(starting_cycling)/sli31agmdpm Music: All My Shuffling Artist: Silent Partner

In this episode, I work on getting the 2008 Champion 198 rigged and ready for the 2024 fishing season. I decided it was time to get a new graph installed on the bow with the Minn Kota trolling motor. I went with the Humminbird Solix 12” fish finder. I’m familiar with the Solix units as I’ve used them for years on my brother’s 1999 Champion 202 bass boat. Come along as I install the graph on the bow of my bass boat. I’m really excited to get on the lake to use this new graph! Thanks for watching! Enjoy! Please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE!! Also, click the notification bell to receive channel updates! Hookset Hawk merch available now at: https://www.ebay.com/itm/255664780257?hash=item3b86cef3e1:g:CXMAAOSwy~ti7sxc Hookset Hawk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HooksetHawk HawksDIY: https://www.youtube.com/@HawksDIY Humminbird Solix 12” G3 Fish Finder: https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/humminbird-solix-12-chirp-mega-si-g3-fish-finder-gps-chartplotter Lakemaster Mapping Card: https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Humminbird_Lakemaster_VX_Digital_Charts/descpage-LHVX.html Panther Deck Mount: https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/panther-electronics-flat-angled-deck-mount Humminbird Transducer Accessory Kit: https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/humminbird-mega-di-or-si-trolling-motor-transducer-adapter-brackets Ancor Marine Grade 10 Gauge 2 Conductor Wire (25 ft.): https://www.westmarine.com/ancor-flat-duplex-wire-by-the-foot-P009_274_003_002.html Battery Box: https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/traveller-lynx-battery-box-small Dakota Lithium 12 Volt Battery: https://dakotalithium.com/product/dakota-lithium-12v-20ah-amp-hour-23ah-lifepo4-battery/ Music Tracks #1 & #4 Title: You Are The Only Artist: TrackTribe Music Tracks #2 & #3 Pepper's Funk by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Artist: http://audionautix.com/

In this episode, the fall season has brought the water temps down to 60 degrees on Percy Priest Lake. I was really excited to catch a 17” keeper largemouth on a shallow laydown. The spinnerbait just keeps on giving! I caught another 14.5” largemouth on a Berkley Frittside crankbait. It was really nice to get a couple bites before the cold winter weather moves in for a few months. Anyway, I had fun! I also have something to talk about at the Thanksgiving table! Lol Enjoy! Please LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! Hookset Hawk merch available now at: https://www.ebay.com/itm/255664780257 Hookset Hawk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/HooksetHawk Music: Who’s Using Who Artist: The Mini Vandals

In this episode, the fall season finally arrived and the temperatures cooled down making it perfect conditions for fishing. I was really excited to catch a couple keepers on braided line and a 1/2 oz. buzzbait. I caught the first keeper within the first few minutes! Ironically, I caught the second keeper at the end of the day! I need more meat in the middle to make a full sandwich, if you know what I mean! LOL Enjoy! Please LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! Hookset Hawk merch available now at: https://www.ebay.com/usr/hooksethawk Hookset Hawk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/HooksetHawk

In this episode, we traveled to Southern Illinois in late September to celebrate my Mom’s birthday. It was a very random trip but we enjoyed a beautiful Sunday at Pyramid State Park on a strip-pit called “Super Lake.” It was a great day of fishing even though the bite was tough. The topwater buzzbait got the BIG bites! Enjoy! Please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE! Hookset Hawk merch available now at: https://www.ebay.com/usr/hooksethawk Hookset Hawk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/HooksetHawk Intro Music: Title: Sideman Strut Long Artist: Apple iMovie Sound Library Music Track #1: Title: Greaser Artist: TrackTribe Music Track #2: 90 Seconds of Funk by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Artist: http://audionautix.com/

In this episode, we traveled to Illinois in late September to celebrate my Mom’s birthday. It was a very random trip and this video proves it! LOL We encountered a bubble boy in traffic, "tinkle-dangle" pit stops and showcased my Uncle’s cows to finish the video. I also caught a bass! Can you get any more random than that? We definitely enjoyed the trip! Enjoy! Please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE! Also, click the notification bell for channel updates! Hookset Hawk merch available now at: https://www.ebay.com/usr/hooksethawk Hookset Hawk on Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-1812515 Music Track #1: Good Friend by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Artist: http://audionautix.com/ Music Track #2: Title: Hot Swing Artist: Kevin MacLeod

In this episode, we enjoyed a beautiful Wednesday morning in September. The weather couldn’t have been any better! The swim jig was definitely the bait of choice for the conditions. We found a great spot where the bass were hiding in the grass. Vegetation is a fisherman’s friend in September! The grass provides better oxygen and cover for the bass. We caught a few keepers and the adventure did not lack excitement! That’s for sure! Enjoy! Please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE! Strike King Tour-Grade 3/8 oz. Swim Jig: https://www.academy.com/p/strike-king-tour-grade-3-8-oz-swim-jig?sku=white-3-8-oz Zoom Z-Craw Jr. Trailer: https://www.academy.com/p/zoom-z-craw-jr-3-1-2-in-soft-bait-8-pack?sku=white Hookset Hawk merch available now at: https://www.ebay.com/usr/hooksethawk Hookset Hawk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/HooksetHawk Music Track 1: Lazy Rock Artist: Dan Lebowitz Music Track 2: Simon’s Song Artist: Dan Lebowitz

In this episode, we enjoyed getting away on a Friday morning in early September to finish a busy week. It was a beautiful morning too! The motor ran much better since I overhauled the fuel system. I was really happy about that! We both got some good bites so the trip was definitely fun! Enjoy! Please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE! Hookset Hawk merch available now at: https://www.ebay.com/usr/hooksethawk Hookset Hawk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/HooksetHawk Music: Busted Artist: John Deley

In this short video, we strolled into bass heaven with the intention of scoring a touchdown. Instead, we caught a tree, found a 2x4 and riddled the deck with carnage! We were like two bulls in a China shop! At the end of it all, we should have microchipped that frog! LOL Enjoy! Please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE! Hookset Hawk merch available now at: https://www.ebay.com/usr/hooksethawk Hookset Hawk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/HooksetHawk Music Track #1: Red Hot Son Artist: JR Tundra Music Track #2: Rural Stride Artist: Josh Kirsch/Media Right Productions

In this episode, we took advantage of the morning bite by getting on the lake at sunrise. The early morning was very slow with just one bite on a topwater buzzbait. But, thankfully, the bite picked up by mid-morning after catching two keepers on a Texas-rigged 7” Culprit worm. The water temp was in the mid 80’s so the lake was like bath water! Of course, that’s NOT gonna stop a fisherman from trying! LOL Enjoy! Please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE! Culprit Fat Max 7” Worm (Color: Green Pumpkin Texas Red): https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Culprit_Fat_Max_Worm/descpage-CULPFMW.html Hookset Hawk merch available now at: https://www.ebay.com/usr/hooksethawk Hookset Hawk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/HooksetHawk Music: Who’s Using Who Artist: The Mini Vandals

In this episode, we convinced ourselves to go fishing on a hot July afternoon. The weather was mostly cloudy, but the sun did come out a few times. I was really excited to catch a couple keepers on a buzzbait and a wobble head worm. The buzz bait bite was definitely a pattern as Jeff caught a few as well! I wish Jeff’s boat had spot lock! I could have caught them much better for sure! Enjoy! Please LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! Hookset Hawk merch available now at: https://www.ebay.com/usr/hooksethawk Hookset Hawk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/HooksetHawk Music: All My Shuffling Artist: Silent Partner

In this episode, I got my new boat out and finally went fishing. The weather was great considering it was cloudy for most of the day. I was really excited to catch a couple keepers on a topwater frog and a texas-rigged worm. The frog bite was amazing! But, I caught the biggest bass on a texas-rigged worm! It was a great way to start the summer for sure! Enjoy! Please LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! Booyah Pad Crasher Frog (Color: Dart Frog): https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/booyah-pad-crasher-or-pad-crasher-jr-frog Culprit Original 7.5” Worm (Color: Crawdad): https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/culprit-original-7-1-2-worm Hookset Hawk merch available now at: https://www.ebay.com/usr/hooksethawk Hookset Hawk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/HooksetHawk Music Track 1: Like Lee Artist: The Mini Vandals Music Track 2: Bumper Tag Artist: John Deley Music Track 3: Lachaim by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100412 Artist: http://incompetech.com/

#shorts We finally got the lower unit fixed and took the 2008 Champion 198 out for a test run. I didn’t push her too hard since we just fixed the lower unit but I did hit 53 mph @ 5000 rpm in rough water. The lower unit project was definitely challenging but we were successful in the end! Enjoy! Please LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! Hookset Hawk merch available now at: https://www.ebay.com/usr/hooksethawk Hookset Hawk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/HooksetHawk

In this episode, we decided to go fishing since we’re waiting on parts for my new boat. It was a beautiful day to be on the water! I was really excited to hook a keeper on a squarebill crankbait but fought him too hard and pulled the trebles right out of his mouth! I guess that’s what happens when you haven’t fished in awhile! I also caught one on a Texas-rigged ribbon tail worm. It was great to feel tight lines again! Enjoy! Please LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! Yum Ribbon Tail Worm (Color: Black Blue Flake ): https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/search-tackle.html?start=0&count=30&prevsearch=Yum+ribbontail&searchtext=Yum+ribbon+tail Hookset Hawk merch available now at: https://www.ebay.com/usr/hooksethawk Hookset Hawk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/HooksetHawk Music Track 1: Lazy Rock Artist: Dan Lebowitz Music Track 2: Search and Rescue Artist: Dan Lebowitz Dan Lebowitz on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC38A5qHrlc_Zgua7vL4b96w Hookset Hawk

In this episode, we traveled to Tellico Lake to purchase a 2008 Champion 198 bass boat. I’ve been waiting for this day for a very long, long time! I definitely got an awesome deal on the boat. The Mercury outboard only has 300 hours of running time and the iPilot Minn Kota 112 lb. thrust trolling motor was just recently installed. What a great buy! Thanks Harbortowne Marine! Enjoy! Please LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! Hookset Hawk merch available now at: https://www.ebay.com/usr/hooksethawk YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/HooksetHawk Matt's Blues by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100165 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Hookset Hawk

In this episode, I took the opportunity to do something different since I was traveling. I figured the road would be a great time to discuss how the fishing conditions have changed the last few weeks and to provide an update to the channel. I also visited Dunn’s Sporting Goods along the way and stocked up on a few baits! Surprisingly, Dunn’s gave me a free hat! Thank you Dunn’s! I’ve been needing a new hat! Enjoy! Please LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! Zoom Finesse Worm (Color: Green Pumpkin Blue): https://shopdunns.com/product/zoom-4-1-2-finesse-worm-20pk-plastic-baits-004/ Berkley Gulp Minnow 3” (Color: Black Shad): https://shopdunns.com/product/berkley-gulp-minnow-gmi/ Dunn’s Sporting Goods: https://shopdunns.com/product-category/fishing/ Hookset Hawk merch available now at: https://www.ebay.com/usr/hooksethawk YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/HooksetHawk Tyler's Line Test Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N76CMSsaBnI&t=0s Matt's Blues by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100165 Artist: http://incompetech.com/

In this flashback video, we had a great time on Percy Priest Lake despite only catching two keepers. The crankbait got us through the day as we caught fish on a Strike King 3XD and a Red-Eyed Shad. Jeff had just purchased the 1999 Champion 202 bass boat so we were definitely enjoying the huge deck and incredible ride! Enjoy! Please LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! Hookset Hawk merch available now at: https://www.ebay.com/usr/hooksethawk YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/HooksetHawk Hookset Hawk

In this episode, we took advantage of an extremely warm 80 degree day in February. We battled the wind and also had to apply sunscreen. We caught several bass but I was really excited to catch the first smallmouth of 2023! Jeff lost two keepers but he also caught a smallmouth! February has been great this year! Enjoy! Please LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! Storm Original Wiggle Wart Crankbait (Natural Green Crayfish Color): https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Storm_Original_Wiggle_Wart_Crankbaits/descpage-SWWDD.html Hookset Hawk merch available now at: https://www.ebay.com/usr/hooksethawk YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/HooksetHawk Hookset Hawk

In this episode, we took advantage of 70 degree weather in mid-February! We caught a couple keeper largemouth full of eggs for the first fishing trip of 2023! Jeff caught one on a swimbait and I caught one on a squarebill crankbait! They will have to lay them eggs soon! Enjoy! Please LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! Rapala OG Rocco 5 Squarebill Crankbait: https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Rapala_Otts_Garage_OG_Rocco_5_Crankbait/descpage-ROGR5.html Hookset Hawk merch available now at: https://www.ebay.com/usr/hooksethawk YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/HooksetHawk Hookset Hawk

In this episode, we take a look at jigging spoons for largemouth bass. Vertical jigging spoons on bluff walls are a great way to catch them in the winter. The bass are schooled-up and more isolated in deep water. It’s a perfect time to catch them vertically! Watch as I share a great tip to modifying the spoons. Give them a try! Enjoy! Please LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! War Eagle Jigging Spoon: https://www.academy.com/p/war-eagle-jiggin-spoons-2-pack?sku=white-7-8-oz Hookset Hawk merch available now at: https://www.ebay.com/usr/hooksethawk YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/HooksetHawk Hookset Hawk

In practically every bait category in bass fishing there’s always a few baits that have something different or hidden. In this episode, I found a special blade bait! Can you guess which one? This hidden gem should produce results on the water! Give it a try! Enjoy! Please LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! Damiki Vault Blade Baits: https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Damiki_Vault_Blade_Baits/descpage-DVT.html Cotton Cordell Blade Baits: https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Cotton_Cordell_Gay_Blade_Blade_Baits/descpage-CCGB.html Hookset Hawk merch available now at: https://www.ebay.com/usr/hooksethawk YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/HooksetHawk Hookset Hawk

Check out this footage from four years ago! We decided to go fishing at the last minute knowing we could only fish for a few hours. I knew it wouldn’t be very comfortable at 51 degrees, but we went anyway! I tied on the jigging spoon and was able to catch a decent-sized white bass. The ride back to the truck was incredibly cold! Enjoy! Please like and subscribe to my channel! See below for the baits and gear used in this video: War Eagle Jiggin’ Spoon: https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/War_Eagle_Jiggin_Spoon_2pk/descpage-WEJS.html Color: White Size: 7/8 oz. Treble Hook: https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/mustad-ultrapoint-kvd-elite-triple-grip-treble-hook Size: #4 Reel: https://www.tackledirect.com/abu-garcia-orra-sx-low-profile-baitcasting-reels.html Gear Ratio: 7:1:1 Reel Grips: https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Reel_Grips_Pro_Series/descpage-RGPS.html Color: Black Rod: https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Abu_Garcia_Vengeance_Casting_Rods/descpage-IVB.html Action: 6’6” Medium Heavy Line: 17 lb. Fluorocarbon Hookset Hawk merch available now at: https://www.ebay.com/itm/255664780257?hash=item3b86cef3e1:g:CXMAAOSwy~ti7sxc YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/HooksetHawk Hookset Hawk