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When you hit places like Sandusky Bay on Lake Erie you often have to make decisions on whether to fish for largemouth or smallmouth. If your fun fishing, then why not fish for both! One of the premiere bass fishing places on Lake Erie. Come along for some bass fishing for smallmouth and largemouth on Sandusky Bay. Link to the Berkley Flat Worm used in this video. https://amzn.to/491Jk2z Jim and I appreciate if you would subscribe to R & J Bass Fishing on Rumble. If you would like to help the channel in another way, here is a link for that. https://buy.stripe.com/6oEeX1dX86UG3JubIJ BoboLinks https://rb.gy/fs46qo

Current can often position bass in predictable areas. R & J Bass Fishing takes you on a fun fishing trip on the Detroit River. Have fun interacting with people along the river and learn how these bass position themselves when current is bringing their food to them. This trip was in late spring, and the bass weren't spawning yet. The second part of this trip will be coming out in the near future. If you would like to help out the channel. Please subscribe, like, and there is a donation link below if you would like to help that way. https://buy.stripe.com/6oEeX1dX86UG3JubIJ BoboLinks https://rb.gy/fs46qo

Have you ever fished a lake for the first time and asked yourself where should I start? This particular day I had 7 hours to figure out the location, and then the lure that the bass preferred. Come along with R & J Bass Fishing for a day of fishing on a lake. https://buy.stripe.com/6oEeX1dX86UG3JubIJ BoboLinks https://rb.gy/fs46qo

It's amazing how well snapping turtles can blend in with their surroundings. They often wait in hiding for fish to swim by and snap up their dinner. Can you spot the snapping turtle in this short video clip? If you would like to donate to the channel there is a link below. https://buy.stripe.com/6oEeX1dX86UG3JubIJ

Saw we had some friendly visitors to our bird seed. Set up the trail cam and filmed them while we were at work.

Started the day bass fishing inside river marina channels and boat docks. Caught some fish but found out that better quality fish were still holding on main river structure. Began focusing on current breaks and main river rip rap and started catching quality fish. My home tweaked spinnerbait was my lure of choice which contributed to a fun day of bass fishing

Have you ever fished a spot that gets hammered with fishing pressure? You know the bass are there but getting them to bite is another story. Multiple tournaments took place over this weekend, and I hit it the Monday afterwards. I knew there would still be some fish in the area, but needed to find a lure that maybe they hadn't seen yet. Come along for fishing trip and see what triggered these pressured bass this particular day on Lake Erie. Link to the Strike King Baby Z https://amzn.to/4bow0Xu Please subscribe and comment on the video if you like to help out R&J Bass Fishing that way. If you would like to help out R & J Bass Fishing financially, here is a link for that. Have a blessed day on the water. https://buy.stripe.com/6oEeX1dX86UG3JubIJ

Fall bass fishing in the fall can be a transition time for the bass. Finding them deep, or still up shallow. R&J Bass Fishing hit a southern Michigan lake with water temperatures in the 50s. The question was whether we could locate the bass and capitalize. Come along and see the depth and lures that worked best on the Randall Chain in Coldwater Michigan. If you would like to help the channel out with a donation there is a link below. https://buy.stripe.com/6oEeX1dX86UG3JubIJ

This was not a normal spring weather for April. The water temperature warmed up 15 to 20 degrees within a couple weeks. The smallmouth goes more off the solar calendar than the water temperature. Thinking they might be up thick in the north end of the lake due to the temperature was not the case. Come along for day on the north end to see what pulled up some early spring smallmouth. Might not be the lure you might expect. If you would like to help R&J Bass Fishing, you can join our Locals channel or do donations at this link. Stay tuned for more Lake St. Clair Videos to come. Tight lines and good fishing. Wiggle wart lure similar in this video. https://amzn.to/3UsYaKX https://buy.stripe.com/6oEeX1dX86UG3JubIJ

Hit the southern shore of Erie. Initially struggled to find post spawn fish that were willing to bite. Came upon a group of rocks sticking out of the water that had an Egret parked on them and eating baitfish. Picked up on the clue and started to work swimbaits and crankbaits around those rocks and had a great day of fishing. Tag along and check it out. Link to the crankbait that caught them in this video. https://amzn.to/3SUy7vb

Bass fishing Lake Erie marina's and backwater areas in the spring can be some of the most productive largemouth fishing you have all year. Jim and Rick look to exploit these waters of Lake Erie this particular day. It took a little while to dial in what the bass wanted for the day, but once we did the game was on. Come along for a spring fishing trip with R & J Bass Fishing on Lake Erie. Link to the Rapala Brat used in this video. https://amzn.to/49mWfLY Please leave comments below and give the video a Rumble if you like it. It helps us immensely if you subscribe to the channel. If you would like to contribute to the channel and keep it going there is a link below. https://buy.stripe.com/6oEeX1dX86UG3JubIJ

There are days when you head to the lake and the time best used is for scouting out areas for future fishing trips. This was one of those days. The bass numbers in this lake are low, but the chance at quality fish is much higher. You swing for the fences sometimes. Come along for a day of fishing with R&J Bass Fishing on a southern Michigan lake. https://buy.stripe.com/6oEeX1dX86UG3JubIJ

I love using blade baits when that water temp is in the 45 to 50 degree range. Take a look at this quick tutorial on how to create some blades that match the forage in my local water

When the ice finally melts off the lake in the spring the boaters head out looking for wintering fish. Water temperatures in the upper 30's and low 40's can provide many challenges for the day of fishing. Come along with R & J Bass Fishing to see what is biting this cold day in the spring.

One of the largest spiders I've seen in northwest Ohio. Have you ever had a creepy crawler crawling all over you, and you didn't even know it? This fishing trip had an unexpected visitor who thought it was a good idea to crawl across my hat, ear, and eyebrow! Fishing West Harbor of Lake Erie can produce mixed results. There are days when you have to go through a wide variety of lures to get the bites. This was one of those particular days where the bite was tough. I rotated through enough lures and areas to put together a decent fishing day on the lake. Come along bass fishing with R & J Bass Fishing on Rumble. If you would like to help out R&J Bass Fishing, there is a link below. #Bass #fishing #lures, #spider, #scary #Lake #Erie #lake #erie #GreatLakes #west #harbor #video #videos #sports #news https://buy.stripe.com/6oEeX1dX86UG3JubIJ

TRIED TO HIT LAKE ERIE FOR A BASS n WALLEYE COMBO. THE 3 TO 5 FOOTERS ON THE BIG WATER SAID "I DON'T THINK SO". WENT TO PLAN B AND FISHED THE BASSY LOOKIN WATER NEAR THE RAMP. TURNED OUT TO BE A FUN AND PRODUCTIVE DAY, COME ALONG, CHECK IT OUT

First trip of 2023 was to Kent Lake. Water levels were down 3 feet which made launching the boat difficult. The air temperature in the morning was 28 degrees and water surface temperature were still upper 30's. The conditions certainly made for a challenging day of fishing. Jim and Rick were able to find a couple lures and a simple color change that helped put some early fish in the boat. Come along for a day on the lake with R & J Bass Fishing.

Bass fishing the hot pond of Lake Erie. When the water cools down on the lake, the fish congregate in large numbers around this hot water discharge area. The shad move in first, and the bass follow close behind. Late fall, winter, and spring are the best times to fish these warm water areas. It can often be task finding the right lure that triggers the bite. Come along for a day of fishing on the hot pond and see what lures the bass wanted this particular day. 5 hours of fishing and over 70 bass caught!

GRABBED THE BEATER SHOES, DOZEN WORMS SOME HOOKS, SPLITSHOTS AND BOBBERS AND OFF I WENT. WADED THE MAUMEE RIVER CASTING UPCURRENT AND DRIFTING A BOBBER AND WORMS IN PURSUIT OF MAUMEE RIVER SKINFISH. ALWAYS FUN GOIN OLD SCHOOL RIVER FISHIN

Thoughts on the Bass Tracker 2023 model and first impression. We were looking for ways to save money on fuel and get a new piece of equipment in the process. The Bass Tracker 2023 model seemed like the best fit for price value. Decked it out for fishing where it's still a good boat if we decided to jump in a tournament, but made more for our fun fishing and traveling style. The first trip out, the fuel savings from towing it and the difference in fuel consumption between the 2 stroke Yamaha 225 and the Mercury Pro 115 four stroke was huge! The boat is decked out with minn kota ultrex 80 with spot lock, two humminbird helix 12 units. 360 in the bow and side imaging on the back, and the transferred Garmin 93 SV with forward facing sonar that came from the prior Ranger. The boat should provide many years of good fishing for R & J Bass Fishing and the grandkids as well.

This video will give you the basics on how to fish a spoon for smallmouth and largemouth bass. Spoons are often overlooked fishing lure when it comes to bass fishing. There are certain tips that will help you become a better spoon angler. Come along with R & J Bass Fishing for a day of spoon fishing for bass. Please comment on the video and give it a Rumble as it helps our channel out if you like our content. There is also a link below if you would like to help out that way. https://buy.stripe.com/6oEeX1dX86UG3JubIJ

People often relate largemouth bass with dock fishing. Smallmouth bass are often overlooked. Smallmouth can set up under docks the same way that largemouth do. Never rule out dock fishing on lakes that have smallmouth bass. If it's your first time visiting the channel. Please subscribe the channel so you can get updates in your email of new videos when they are released. If you would like to help the channel out, you can join our Locals group below. There is no fee for joining. It allows you to contribute only if you choose to do so. If you would just like to help out with a small donation you can do it at this link. Thanks so much for following R & J Bass Fishing. https://buy.stripe.com/6oEeX1dX86UG3JubIJ

Lake Erie Largemouth tend to chase baitfish during the summer months. This day started out like any other day looking at rock piles and various cover where bass tend to hang out. Couple hours in and seeing seagulls dive down the chase was on. Come along for a day of fishing with R & J Bass Fishing on Lake Erie. If you're interested in tournament results and some bonus footage. If you would like to get a Megabass Vision 110 here is a link to it. https://amzn.to/3OufhZ9 Be sure to sign up on our Locals Channel link below. If you would like to just help the channel out with a small contribution you can click this link. Thanks for watching and please subscribe for email notifications of future videos. https://buy.stripe.com/6oEeX1dX86UG3JubIJ

Sandusky Bay of Lake Erie is one of the premiere places to fish for catfish. Mid-June through July the catfish bite is in full swing. It doesn't seem to matter what lures or bait you cast out, your more than likely going to get a good tug from the local resident catfish of the bay. This video will show you just a few of the prime areas to catch those catfish, along with some catches along the way. Come along and see what kind of fun you can have fishing for catfish at Sandusky Bay in Ohio. Please feel free to sign up on our Locals page and if you would like to make a contribution to help the channel out, there is a link below for that. Please subscribe as it helps the channel grow. We are looking to grow this channel big since leaving YouTube for greener pastures. Tight lines from Rick & Jim https://buy.stripe.com/6oEeX1dX86UG3JubIJ

I HAD A GREAT MORNING SPINNERBAIT BITE PITCHING THE POCKETS AND GAPS OF SHALLOW PAD FIELDS, ONE OF MY ON THE DECK MADE SPINNERBAITS IN BLUEGILL PATTERN TRIGGERED THESE FISH, A FUN DAY OF BASSIN