{"id":11162,"date":"2025-12-01T05:03:41","date_gmt":"2025-12-01T10:03:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/videos.lakeforkmonsters.com\/index.php\/2025\/12\/01\/why-you-arent-catching-big-bass-3-fixes-that-work-fast\/"},"modified":"2025-12-01T05:03:41","modified_gmt":"2025-12-01T10:03:41","slug":"why-you-arent-catching-big-bass-3-fixes-that-work-fast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/videos.lakeforkmonsters.com\/index.php\/2025\/12\/01\/why-you-arent-catching-big-bass-3-fixes-that-work-fast\/","title":{"rendered":"Why You Aren\u2019t Catching Big Bass\u20143 Fixes That Work Fast"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\"  width=\"630\" height=\"354\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_eQJpkiWYcs?autoplay=1&#038;modestbranding=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><br \/>\n<br \/>Struggling to catch big bass, even on lakes that are supposed to be \u201ctrophy factories\u201d? In this video I break down why you\u2019re not catching big bass, the three fixes that actually work, and a bonus timing trick that\u2019s produced a lot of my biggest Lake Fork fish.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ll cover big bass fishing tips you can actually use: how to fish into big ones by catching quality numbers first, when and how to use swimbaits for big bass, how to find the best-but-hidden big bass spots, and the timing windows when true tanks finally slide up and feed.<\/p>\n<p>Fix #1 \u2013 You\u2019re not catching enough quality fish. I\u2019ll show you why big largemouth usually show up when you\u2019re already around 2\u20136 pounders, and how to read your bites so you know you\u2019re on the right class of fish.<\/p>\n<p>Fix #2 \u2013 Throw big swimbaits opportunistically, not all day. We\u2019ll talk through how I use glide baits and soft swimbaits as a \u201cbonus big fish\u201d tool once I\u2019ve already dialed in the pattern, instead of grinding all day for one random bite.<\/p>\n<p>Fix #3 \u2013 Fish the best but least obvious spots. I\u2019ll walk through real-world examples of hidden grass clumps, subtle rock, and off-the-side sweet spots where the biggest bass live away from pressure.<\/p>\n<p>Bonus Fix \u2013 Timing windows for big bites. Beyond the obvious low-light and pre-front stuff, I\u2019ll show you the overlooked spring afternoon window and the day-after-the-front pattern that has quietly produced some of my heaviest fish over years of guiding.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re serious about leveling up your big bass game, this one ties it all together so you\u2019re not just hoping for a giant\u2014you\u2019re putting yourself where they actually live and feed.<\/p>\n<p>Tough Bite Playlist (more \u201c3 Fixes\u201d and tough-bite breakdowns):<br \/>\n<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLLJHIrTVplveANHVwPbUaRnY7XfjUM87X\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLLJHIrTVplveANHVwPbUaRnY7XfjUM87X<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Tackle &#038; Gear in This Video<br \/>\n\u2022 Berkley Nessie Soft Glide Bait \u2014 <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tacklewarehouse.com\/Berkley_Powerbait_Nessie_Soft_Glide_Bait\/descpage-BNG.html?from=TRFISH\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.tacklewarehouse.com\/Berkley_Powerbait_Nessie_Soft_Glide_Bait\/descpage-BNG.html?from=TRFISH<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Berkley CullShad Swimbait \u2014 <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tacklewarehouse.com\/Berkley_PowerBait_CullShad_Swimbait\/descpage-BPCS.html?from=TRFISH\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.tacklewarehouse.com\/Berkley_PowerBait_CullShad_Swimbait\/descpage-BPCS.html?from=TRFISH<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Berkley Chop Block Soft Glide Bait \u2014 <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tacklewarehouse.com\/Berkley_PowerBait_Chop_Block_Soft_Glide_Bait\/descpage-PCHSA.html?from=TRFISH\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.tacklewarehouse.com\/Berkley_PowerBait_Chop_Block_Soft_Glide_Bait\/descpage-PCHSA.html?from=TRFISH<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Catch More Bass podcast with Tom Redington. Audio podcast version available on Apple, Spotify and other major podcast platforms.<br \/>\nApple: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/catch-more-bass\/id1842586566\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/catch-more-bass\/id1842586566<\/a><br \/>\nSpotify: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/2QGQyLEtWoErDF6vD7igy3\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/2QGQyLEtWoErDF6vD7igy3<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Follow Me for More Bass Fishing Content<br \/>\nFacebook: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TomRedingtonFishing\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TomRedingtonFishing<\/a><br \/>\nInstagram: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/TomRedington\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/TomRedington<\/a><br \/>\nTikTok: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@TomRedington\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@TomRedington<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Struggling to catch big bass, even on lakes that are supposed to be \u201ctrophy factories\u201d? In this video I break down why you\u2019re not catching big bass, the three fixes that actually work, and a bonus timing trick that\u2019s produced a lot of my biggest Lake Fork fish. 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