VinnieMelkusOutdoors

What a lake. Its something I have never seen before and quite the experience. I didn't get the finish that I wanted but I learned a lot! I mean. a lot about this type of fishery.

A bladed jig is a great practice bait and you can use it to key in on what the fish want and are doing.

My quick take on the upcoming Grand Lake Toyota series and how I am doing so far. I have been on this lake previously 1 day 4 years ago!!!!

Here is my practice video from Grand Lake Toyota Series. What a great lake but man a lot of pressure. I didn't run the camera that much as I was running the graphs a lot . So most of this is just a few fish I caught.

We hit up Table Rock Lake on a windy day for about an hour. Fishing for spots is just incredible on Table Rock. I caught these ones in 50* water temps on a 5' ultra lite rod with 6lb test and on a ned rig. #TableRockLake. #TableRockLakeFishing #TableRocklLakeBass

Day 2 I start turning things around. I decided instead of gambling and going for broke I would hunker down into something I am good at and play it for points. Day 2 I go form 93rd to 73rd. Stay tuned for Day 3 as the come back continues. #TNPFL #TheNationalProfessionalFishingLeague #TheLeague

Day 3 and the comeback continues. I go from Day 1 93rd to 55th.. Which in the grand scheme of things is all about points. #NPFL #TNPFL # TheNationalProfessionalFishingLeague

1st day of the TNPFL Eufaula was a complete disaster for me. I ended up weighing 2lbs 4oz with 1 bass. I had a number of line burners that just didn't make the 14 inch mark at the end of the day. This day had me at 93rd place out of 108. The worst position I believe I have ever been in. Day 2 coming soon. The come back................

We tend to focus on certain aspects of the new technological advancements in sonar and believe it gives an unfair advantage to the angler. I go over the top three pros and a couple cons with this tech. Here is food for thought, The winners of a tournament may have the latest sonar gadget but so does the bottom half of the field nowadays as well..... What makes the difference? Garmin LiveScope Sonar System: https://amzn.to/3beczDE Humminbird MEGA 360 Imaging Transducer: https://amzn.to/2PAFBFi Cool shirts? Go to this link:https://www.aafnation.com?aff=177 #activetarget #livescope #mega360

Here is a rough edited practice vid. I have had so much going on and trying to get videos out has been tough. Stay tuned for days 1, 2 ,3. Subscribe and liked.

Finally got the new lower unit and just before Eufaula. Slapped it in and now off to break it in. Key equipment if you attempt this yourself: Breaker bar 3/8 and 1/2 drive ratchets 19mm, 13mm sockets and size 10 Hex bit. For awesome T shirts check out: https://www.aafnation.com?aff=177

My WonBass AZ open started off great until half way through the first day and my lower unit goes out! I was able to stay around the marina and finish in 66th out of 178. Its fishing and equipment issues happen.... onword to Eufaula, AL. Here are some baits that I know were used by some of the top finishers in the event: BOOYAH Spinner-Bait Bass Double Willow : https://amzn.to/2NBTYZh Megabass Ito Vision 110+1 M Shad: https://amzn.to/3kimw66 Coolbaits Underspin (Black Silver, 1/2 oz): https://amzn.to/3spWwIE Keitech Swing Impact Bluegill Flash, 4.5": https://amzn.to/2ZOwouY Check out some funny awesome apparel at: https://www.aafnation.com?aff=177 Basspro link: https://bassproshops.vzck.net/c/2645820/1002287/9453

Why do Bass love red?! Is going to natural colors always best? I break down some interesting facts and thoughts on how bass perceive color and why some colors work better than others. Duo Realis 100 SP Jerkbait - Chart Gill Halo: https://amzn.to/390VJY2 KVD 1.5 Squarebill Crankbait (Chili Craw): https://amzn.to/3bVGotl Power Worms - Electric Grape - 7in: https://amzn.to/3sA8osF Roboworm Ned Worm Morning Dawn Chartuese: https://amzn.to/2Y8KXJ3 #HowBassSeeColor. #BassFishingScience

No sled, no problem. A plastic tub can be used in a pinch. #snow. #sledding

More pressure, more information, more anglers and conventional wisdom. Most follow a very predictable set of changes when targeting pressured finicky bass. Downsizing and natural color patterns are the go to when things get tough. While they still work I am suggesting when times get tough to think out side the box and do the opposite. Products links: Duo Realis Crank M62 5A Citrus Shad: https://amzn.to/3i0TRRZ DUO Realis Jerkbait 120 SP Phoenix: https://amzn.to/3brY2oG Duo Realis Onimasu 188S - Phoenix: https://amzn.to/3sbTw3q Realis Duo Crank M65 8A - AM Magic: https://amzn.to/35u2WNX #bassfishingtips. #lurecolorselection

After one year of use and abuse I have put the Lowrance Ghost trolling motor to the test. I have taken it on some of the roughest waters in the roughest conditions. Trailed it on the nastiest roads and from one end of the country to the other. I would say I am please with the purchase and hear is a link to purchase for yourself: Lowrance Ghost Trolling Motor: https://amzn.to/39EwKZr Lowrance Ghost remote: https://amzn.to/35Pr6mp #lowranceghosttrollingmotor #ghosttrollingmotor. #lowranceghost

I have decided along with fishing TNPFL I will fishing the Toyota Series in most likely the Plains division. This allows me flexibility to qualify into a major championship while not overburdening me. #Bassfishingtournaments #Basstournaments

Table Rock Lake in southern Missouri is a great bass fishery year around. Coming into the winter months even in the worst weather the fishing can be great and the lake pretty much empty. Tackle used: Duo Realis M65 11A Smokey Bone: https://amzn.to/3gJ6mAQ Roboworm 4.5" Striaght tail Aarons Pro Shad: https://amzn.to/2K1AQ59 Megabass Dyna response: https://amzn.to/2WefnZ7 Owner Finesse-Neko Hook, # 2: https://amzn.to/2KjNc8H Neko Weights, 1/32 oz : https://amzn.to/2IJlbXs Shimano Ci4 2500: https://amzn.to/3oRbXbk G. Loomis NRX 822S DSR Spinning Rod: https://amzn.to/3nidXbY #Tablerocklake #Tablerocklakefishing #Tablerockfishing

This is a small compilation of Idaho and Montana fishing.

One of many big summer Montana smallmouths.

Intro to Ronin fishing. Traveling the country fishing. also a rumble test video #fishing #bassfishing

Here is a video of a beautiful 5lb smallmouth. Turns out after the fact my scale is off by .5lbs. I caught this fish on a jerk(rip) bait within a few weeks after Ice off.

In the Northwest there are many beautiful places. There are many great fishing destinations. Combining the two BigHorn Res. has not only great fishing but scenic views.

My daughter catches some nice rainbow trout including one giant at the end

The Ozarks is known for its bass fishing. However in the clear streams tucked away are some fun and beautiful trout fishing destinations. While they are pressured and consist of stocked finicky trout, they are fun and beautiful place to visit.