Exploring a new lake with NO walleyes?! (crushed them)

Wowza.... Supposedly this lake has no walleyes. One of those shallow bowl type of waters that folks write-off as a "bass lake." Welp, they were wrong LOL. Put in the time scanning around with DI and SI before ever wetting a line, and you never know what kind of juicy spot you can find that's not on the map!

HEADS UP!

Obviously you don't need a $375 rod to catch fish! There’s a TON of great options out there at any price point. That’s one reason I make it a point to say the length, action and power of the rods I use for specific things…because then if folks are interested, they can get the right tool for the job at whatever dollar amount they want to spend.

One example is the new "Ceres Collection" which is a GREAT rod at $139 and fishes/feels like it should cost way more:
https://twobrothersinnovations.com/2b-fishing/ceres-collection/

Drop a comment below and let me know what you think. Thx so much for watching!

Brett McComas

GEAR USED:

Setup #1:

‣ Elliott Identity "Reaction Bait" (IDW-S72M-F):
https://twobrothersinnovations.com/product/identity-idw-s72m-f-reaction-bait/

‣ #9 Rapala Jigging Shadow Rap:
https://fishusa.rv5k.net/WDm9rn

‣ 10-lb Sufix Advance Mono (main line):
https://fishusa.rv5k.net/W7moX

‣ 12-lb Sufix Advance Fluoro (leader):
https://www.rapala.com/us_en/advance-fluorocarbon

‣ #0 VMC Crankbait Snap:
https://fishusa.rv5k.net/oEyjY

‣ #10 VMC Rolling Swivel:
https://fishusa.rv5k.net/xKNMA

Setup #2:

‣ Elliott Identity "Drop Shot" (IDB-S610ML-XF):
https://twobrothersinnovations.com/product/identity-idb-s610ml-xf-drop-shot/

‣ #2 VMC Redline Series Finesse Neko hook ('crawlers):
https://www.rapala.com/us_en/rsfnk-redline-series-finesse-neko

‣ #2 VMC Redline Series Drop Shot hook (leeches):
https://www.rapala.com/us_en/rsds-redline-series-drop-shot

‣ 3/8-oz VMC Tungsten Tear Drop Weight:
https://fishusa.rv5k.net/jEbgM

‣ 6-lb Sufix Performance Braid:
https://www.rapala.com/us_en/performance-braid

‣ 8-lb Sufix Advance Fluoro (leader):
https://www.rapala.com/us_en/advance-fluorocarbon

Setup #3:

‣ Elliott Identity "Rig & Jig" (IDW-S74ML-F):
https://twobrothersinnovations.com/product/identity-idw-s74ml-f-rig-jig/

‣ 1/8-oz VMC Hard Ball Jig:
https://fishusa.rv5k.net/vnVX2N

‣ 8-lb Sufix 832 Advanced Superline (main line):
https://fishusa.rv5k.net/PPna6

‣ 8-lb Sufix Advance Fluoro (leader):
https://www.rapala.com/us_en/advance-fluorocarbon

Setup #4:

‣ Elliott Performance Handle ESP71M-XF:
https://twobrothersinnovations.com/product/esp71m-xf/

Obviously I'm going to have to order one of those Elliott Identity "Ned/Jigworm" rods to try next lol! I'll keep you posted...
https://twobrothersinnovations.com/product/identity-ned-jigworm/

‣ 3/16-oz VMC Ned Rig Jig:
https://fishusa.rv5k.net/RydBOy

‣ 10-lb Sufix 832 Advanced Superline:
https://fishusa.rv5k.net/PPna6

‣ 8-lb Sufix Advance Fluoro (leader):
https://www.rapala.com/us_en/advance-fluorocarbon

‣ Z-Man Big TRD:
https://fishusa.rv5k.net/P0bb6N

My battery setup:

I upgraded to Amped Outdoors lithium batteries this year and am LOVING them!!!
https://ampedoutdoors.com/

I went with Amped Outdoors' 36V 100Ah trolling motor lithium battery system (which is two 36V 50Ah LiFePO4 batteries in parallel). I was able to shave off roughly 140 pounds by running those 2 lithiums vs 3 lead batteries, and of course get some amazing run times:
https://ampedoutdoors.com/products/36v-100ah-trolling-motor-lithium-battery-system-2-36v-50ah-lifepo4-batteries-in-parallel

Which also freed up an extra battery slot in my boat, so I was able to plug in this 100Ah beast (only weighs 24 lbs 8 oz) to exclusively run all of my electronics – fer dayzzzz – instead of running them off of my cranking battery:
https://ampedoutdoors.com/products/copy-of-100ah-lifepo4-battery-in-waterproof-case

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