It’s a challenge finding smallmouth bass on the move between wintering areas and spawning grounds in the spring, but fish finder technology coupled with moving baits (swimbaits in this case), makes the job a lot easier. Wired2Fish’s Kobie Koenig gives a detailed breakdown of how to use Humminbird’s MEGA 360 Imaging to identify prime spots (sand/rock transition zones) in front of the boat to make accurate casts to boulders and individual bass on the move.
EQUIPMENT & TACKLE USED:
• Humminbird MEGA 360 Imaging: https://wired2.fish/MEGA-360-Imaging
• Humminbird HELIX 12 CHIRP MEGA SI+ GPS G3N: https://wired2.fish/HELIX12-MEGA-SI
• Minn Kota Ultrex Trolling Motor: https://wired2.fish/UltrexTrollingMotor
• Check out Humminbird MEGA 360 Imaging at “The Bass Tank”: https://wired2.fish/MEGA-360-TBT
• X Zone Lures Pro Series Swammer Swimbaits, 8pk: https://wired2.fish/XZoneSwammer
• Mustad Impact Spring-Lock Jig Head: https://wired2.fish/ImpactSpring-LockJigHead
• Shimano Zodias Spinning Rod, 7′ Medium: https://wired2.fish/ZodiasSpinningRod
• Shimano Stradic Ci4+ 3000 Spinning: https://wired2.fish/ShimanoStradic
• Power Pro Super8Slick V2 Braid, 8lb: https://wired2.fish/PowerProSuper8SlickV2Braid-Onyx
• Seaguar InvisX Fluorocarbon, 10lb: https://wired2.fish/SeaguarInvizX
• Lund Boats 2075 Pro-V Bass: https://wired2.fish/Lund-2075-Pro-VBassBoat
• Mercury 250hp Pro XS FourStroke: https://wired2.fish/MercuryProXS
He provides 4 tips to find and catch nomadic prespawn bass:
1) Find sand-to-rock transition zones using MEGA 360 Imaging. Kobie starts by dropping 360 Imaging on the bow to scan for key structure in front of the boat. One-Boat networking allows him to pipe this imagery to his console fish finder and keep scanning using the big motor. Once he sees rocks or fish ahead, he starts fishing from the bow without ever driving over the spot, which prevents spooking bass.
2) Make casts to fish and key structural elements. Koenig increases the scan rate on 360 Imaging to track moving bass and cast to them. Just as importantly, he makes accurate casts to isolated boulders, laydowns and other key fish-holding spots; baits placed on target get bit when strike windows are narrow.
3) Use paddle tail swimbaits for maximum efficiency. Moving baits like swimbaits are excellent forage imitators while being extremely versatile. Koenig explains how finesse paddle tails allow him to immediately vary his retrieve based on where bass are positioned and their mood.
4) Use a medium-power spinning rod with a light braided mainline and fluorocarbon leader. A quality spinning rod and reel combo paired with an 8-pound braided mainline to 8-pound fluorocarbon leader provide the optimal combination of power, sensitivity, stealth, and casting distance for bass in clear water.
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great stuff.👍👍👍👍
You're playing a fishing video game looking at the screen. Anybody can do it. What a joke
Lol all about electronics
I prefer fishing without electronics but then again I haven’t used those ones and they seem pretty mint, I do during ice fishing season and it’s a must
Don't be a hater. If you ever fish tourneys or even fish for fun, every bit helps. The way I see it. It's his money. His hard earned money. If he spends it on electronic, so be it. Don't be a hater. Hell, if you use a fishing pole, you are essentially cheating. Fishing line? Why not use your hands? Why not? Simple. You are using technology. This kid is using technology. Fish a tourney. Every it helps. Even fishing on off days. You guys act as if it tells you where and how to fish. Just because they have this extra tool doesn't always mean you are going to hook up. It's is a whole nother ball game once you get the electronics. Even learning and understanding your electronics is time consuming.
Man all this tech is ruining bad fishing. The point of fishing is to get away from screens
man takes a spaceship out on the lake to go fishing.
What if you don’t have 100 grand in boats and electronics… this video is bs
Mixed feelings.
When you spend 90k or more it ought to come with fish LOL
As I read some comments it begs the question what if ..? What if You had Zero Electronics n you had to Actually "Pay Attention" to where fish migrate to on a daily basis season by season.. I don't know if the Best Fisherman in the world might have become without said Scanners and "Locating Devices" although all Anglers Competing all get one so there's no advantage and still you have people who just can't shoot a fish In a Barrel so to speak sometimes Plain Luck is all you got 🤘💯
Two Questions: Actually Three ..
What where the Water Temps
How long of time span did it take to film this , seems like a small time frame but can't tell 4sure
*How can I Be Down with Wired2Fish ?? 🙏💪 I've taken videos of some Catches .. Definitely Love the Smallmouth though! 🤘
Brown Bass Rule ~ Nicely Done. Sweet Rig too . . . . .
Great info, thanx for sharing 👍
Talk about cheating. The whole point is to use your skills and knowledge to know where the fish are. Electronics doing the fishing for you, takes the whole fun out of it!
Is this kid like 19?
Way out of my league.. I can't afford to take the fishing out of fishing… not a very fair fight.. kinda like shooting fish in a barrel.
Seemed more like a commercial for 360 than a tip video
What graph mounts are on the front of the boat?
Good job bud!
6:34 that's what she said…..
must be nice to have all those electronics