Fishing at a NEW Location With a Finesse Baitcaster! (Bank Fishing)
Trying a new fishing spot is always a gamble, especially when the fishing has been as tough as it has lately in Middle Tennessee. In this trip, I decide to put my BFS baitcaster to work at a brand-new bank fishing location to see if it can compete with the lake that’s been producing the most fish for me recently. Unfortunately, after about thirty minutes of casting different areas without a single bite, it becomes pretty obvious that this spot isn’t living up to expectations.
Rather than wasting the entire trip hoping things improve, I head back to my favorite bank fishing location. That decision pays off with a couple of quality bluegill and a small largemouth bass. Sometimes the biggest lesson isn’t about finding new water—it’s knowing when to leave it.
If you’re struggling to catch fish from the bank, remember that changing locations can often be more productive than endlessly changing lures. Familiar spots with a proven history of producing fish are usually worth another visit, especially during difficult fishing conditions.
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Evening Fishing For Bass and Bluegill From The Bank
Evening can be one of the best times of day to fish from the bank, but it doesn’t always happen at the first spot you choose. In this trip I work three different locations before finally finding active fish as the sun begins to set. The first two areas produce almost nothing, forcing me to slow down and rethink my approach.
Once I switch over to a simple finesse setup, the bluegill finally start cooperating, including one that measures around nine inches. With daylight quickly fading, I decide to make one final move and tie on a Texas-rigged craw. Just before it’s too dark to continue, a nice largemouth bass saves the trip.
This video is a good reminder that successful evening fishing often comes down to persistence. Fish can suddenly become active during the last hour of daylight, but sometimes you have to keep moving until you locate them. If you’re targeting both bass and panfish from shore, don’t give up after the first slow spot.
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Fishing In The RAIN For BASS and Bluegill
Fishing in the rain isn’t always comfortable, but sometimes it’s the only opportunity to get out on the water. Instead of waiting for perfect weather, I head to the bank to see how bass and bluegill respond as the rain moves in.
The day starts with a Crappie Slider that produces a solid bluegill before the weather changes. As the rain gets heavier, I experiment with several different presentations, including a topwater lure and eventually a Texas-rigged Wild Thang. That final adjustment results in a nice largemouth bass before the trip comes to an end.
Rain doesn’t automatically guarantee better fishing, but it can definitely change fish behavior. On days like this it’s important to stay flexible, experiment with different lure styles, and let the fish tell you what they’re willing to eat.
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Realistic Fishing at Old Hickory Lake in Tennessee (Too Realistic?)
Some fishing trips raise bigger questions than simply what lure to throw next. In this video I return to Old Hickory Lake, a place I’ve fished for more than a decade, to see how it compares to years past. What I find is honestly disappointing.
I begin with topwater, switch to a Ned Rig, and cover plenty of water without a single strike. Eventually I fall back on a simple float rig with a small minnow and finally manage to catch one six-inch bluegill after more than an hour of fishing.
This isn’t one of those highlight-reel days where every cast produces a fish. Instead, it’s an honest look at how much a lake can change over time and how difficult bank fishing can become when fish populations shift or fishing pressure increases. Sometimes realistic fishing means documenting the tough days just as much as the great ones.
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I Had To CHANGE Lures Four Times To Catch MORE Fish!
There are days when sticking with one lure simply isn’t the answer. This trip is a perfect example of why being willing to adapt can make all the difference between a frustrating outing and a productive one.
I start with a Charlie Brewer Slider on my BFS baitcaster and manage a couple of fish before the bite slows down. A quick switch to a Rapala Minnow doesn’t improve things, so it’s time for another adjustment. The Ned Rig finally produces the biggest bass of the day before I wrap things up by experimenting with a Rebel Pop-R.
Instead of relying on one lure all afternoon, this video shows how changing presentations can help unlock a slow bite.
Different lure choices included:
- Charlie Brewer Slider on a BFS setup
- Rapala Minnow
- Ned Rig
- Rebel Pop-R topwater
Sometimes the fish don’t want a better lure—they simply want something different.
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BIG CRAPPIE From The Bank! (Fishing With BFS Baitcaster)
Fishing with a BFS baitcaster continues to surprise me, and this trip might be one of the best examples yet. Armed with a lightweight setup, a two-gram jig head, and a Charlie Brewer Crappie Slider, I head to the bank hoping to catch a few panfish.
The first few fish come on the glow-colored bait, but once I switch colors the action immediately improves. Just a couple casts later I land a beautiful crappie from shore, followed by additional fish including a nice largemouth bass before calling it a day.
This trip highlights just how effective bait finesse fishing can be when targeting multiple species. Lightweight tackle allows you to fish small plastics naturally while still having enough backbone to handle bass when one decides to bite. It’s becoming one of my favorite ways to fish from the bank because you never really know what species will show up next.
