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Being a bank angler in northern Illinois trophy quality areas are a no. Correct spots in those areas are a no by default then 😕
I got a hundred qualifiers do the math 😁
Right on with the mindset, Gilbert! You are putting out qaulity talking points….We Salute You!
This is an excellent video. I am subscribed. I can think of other qualifiers. Fish solo or fish alone. Having another fisherman or passenger in the boat can disturb and interrupt the angler’s concentration, process and introduce more noise to the natural environment.
Try to have the most quiet noise free boat you can obtain.
Turn off marine electronics. Depth finders, forward facing units, bilge pumps, live wells. Put your cell phone on mute.
Have everything you need to fish on the deck, and easy access, extra baits, tools, so you don’t have open loud compartments doors. And know where each of these items are located to avoid needless searches.
Sneak up on your primary best locations with your trolling motor on low speed. Turn off the gas motor 1/4 or 1/2 mile away and troll up to the spot.
Try to use the wind to position the boat so you don’t have to use electric trolling motor.
Try to avoid using “spot lock and power poles” if you have them on your boat. A simple mushroom anchor and cord is quiet and provides enough holding power.
Fish on days when there are not many anglers on the water.
you're really starting to sound like Rick Clunn
Did you smoke a bird leg before making this video?
Again, GREAT STUFF! Please do not stop putting these videos out. It’s tremendous help for an angler like
Me that strives to catch bigger fish. Who cares if the math is off. The principal is what you have nailed. I have the good fortune to be not only in Texas but East Texas. I do not have a boat but do have a qualifier most don’t. Thank you for your knowledge man. It REALLY is appreciated!
Great video.
Keep the knowledge coming Mike 🤘🏽😎
Makes sense here in San Diego there’s like 3000 people on 1 point
More knowledge please
Summer is always going to be a more difficult month unfortunately lots of pressure from fisherman and people in and on the water.
Great topic!!
Long time sub and fan of your content Mike. I don't really have the opportunity to chase the giants out here in NJ but I still watch cause you're passion is genuine and it always come through in your production. But this video takes the cake for me, I'm currently reading some Sowell too and you referencing him to truly explain the level of difficulty in your chase is awesome and you're a high school dropout(me too)? I swear if I ever go out to Cali I owe you a beer or sandwich or both lmao. Cheers brother.
Always appreciate your insight Mike. I think there are several mandatory qualifiers that have to be met (big fish location/ making the right cast/ a retrieve that triggers the attack instinct) and there are optional ones ( qualifiers that would help your chances but not required).
Are there qualifiers to playing the lottery…
Next level content Mike! This vid is a great way for anglers to think about what it really takes to be consistently successful on the water.
Your the guy that goes out to the Club and only wanting to smash 10/10’s.
I agree. I thought I was ready for it, but when the time came, I failed to land the 10+ on a swimbait. I knew I had to winch it in, but in all the excitement, I let off the pressure slightly and paid the price even though it had engulfed the entire bait. Lesson learned.
Big fish guys like Buck Perry, Doug Hannon, Billy Westmorland come to mind with this video. Wonder if they thought along the same lines as you. Interesting video for sure.
I absolutely love these rant or mind twisting videos,what I love to listen to is motivational speakers like Les Brown and Tony Robbins because the key to success is truly hidden in our daily routine,Thank you Mike 👊
I absolutely love these bud and can relate to ALL of it!!! Please keep these coming 🤙
Thanks for the tips! Freaking awesome that you read Thomas Sowell, Intellectuals and Society is great also.
Couldn’t agree more. I will add, these qualifiers will always be changing, usually in favor of the fish. Going back to your previous vid on highly pressured fish v. non-pressured fish, it’s about putting the variables in your favor. While we can’t control the environment and majority of qualifiers (variables), we can control adaptability, angles, and attitude. When we (as anglers) immerse ourselves in the variables, the ratios will turn in our favor, momentarily. Once a fish commits, getting them in the boat is another set of variables within itself. Great content, love the in depth. Still trying to get my first Battle Shads at non-flipper prices. Tight lines!
I feel your approach is incorrect – you cannot score all the qualifiers at 2/3.
For example:
The equipment qualifier will be 1 for most hardcore trophy hunters i.e. they have the right rod, reel, line etc. A rookie might fish with a 7ft MH stick so his equipment qualifier might actually be worse than 2/3.
Similarly, the time on the water qualifier might make sense to score out of 7 – if you fish twice a week you score 2/7.
If your presentation is always near perfect then 9/10 for that particular qualifier etc etc.
Ty needed this 🤘