I really enjoy these recap videos. I learn so much from watching your methods. Cover water. Fish patterns. Stay consistent in your approach. All good stuff!
Congratulations and thanks so much for the on the water videos. I'm learning a lot watching these and your follow up videos describing WHAT you are doing and WHY.
Great footage. Thanks for sharing the catches this week. Congrats on the finish. Looking forward to your wrap-up video. Keep the momentum and keep moving up!
Just got power back on, Great footage. Love to watch you skip, That was a great tournament , You sounded pumped up and all positive, the only way to fish😀 Yep , I think this is the lucky boat
Congrats on the 20th place finish... Sorry to see you miss that nice one at the end there, I lost my big one today too about a four pounder... Thank the lord we both had a stellar day of fishing!!!👍
The audio is A+. I dream of similar birdsong on our thawed Wisconsin waters... and the scream of that Yamaha! Learned something as well: that cast you made over the cable and lost a fish - I would have not made that cast but now I will be unafraid to!
I was reading thru the remarks and ran into spooky's comment on the water clarity. Like you I've fished it all from the ultra clear to chocolate milk. My preference is three to six feet but a pro needs to fish it all. You might want to cover how you approach each, for the others. It would be a video of coarse. In the past I'd mention all the lakes east of the Mississippi, from NY to GA. A career in the military has plenty of side benefits. You think you did very good given the conditions. And I noticed you kept your shoes dry on day three. Two top 20's !!!!
Not bad for a cheese eatin Packer fan!! This is so much fun Matt. It's obviously great that ur doing so well and then to get to watch all ur catches is really special!! I can't believe you've got the time to edit these during the tournament and then after a 14hr drive. I guess all that $$ in ur pocket helps the process? What were you skipping under the docks? With a baitcaster show off!! Congrats buddy!!
🍺For me whenever you make that sweet cast under a dock you almost expect a bite and are somewhat disappointed if you don’t get bit. I’d bet pretty good money 🤑that it will be awhile before you ever forget your net again. This one seemed longer and lighter than the one you had in the first tournament. Lastly the way you stealthily get your catch into the box with your head on a swivel as to make sure you stay as unnoticed as possible is priceless.🤠I enjoy your style and can feel your determination and competitiveness🤛.
You did good man Keep it up Plan your grind and grind your plan And good things will continue Plus your outside fishing and doing what you enjoy Thx for posting the cool videos
Congrats on top 20. For video idea can you do underwater video of hover rig with your favorite worm, craw and beaver options. Curious if they work. I ordered small and large size.
These video done during tournament time are well done Sir. Keep them coming and all the best in your tournaments this year. Question; what is the culling system you use during a tournament?
I can’t believe you are able to catch any in that dirty water , fish here down south in that high Mississippi River in Venice they don’t bite in that ? Please explain to me this , I would seriously appreciate it too , thanks Matt , glad ur catching em too
@@MattStefanFishing I can’t get a bite in chocolate milk down there I have to wait every year till the Mississippi River falls and turns green , I just wondered if it was me or could this be real
I also really enjoy these on the water recap videos. Congrats on your high finish. Well done. Q: When I see that coloured water, I'd be tying on a big single-colorado spinnerbait. Wondering out loud if that's not a big player in your arsenal?
Maybe flip flops will take you to 15th in the next one...haha. Like others have said, I really enjoy watching the casting and retrieving techniques. Congrats, JJ
You replied to me in your 1st Clark Hill video that you thought Clark Hill would fish like Hartwell. No it doesn't, and Russell in between them is different yet again. Clark Hill is very similar to Lake Murray, West of Columbia, S.C. Different river system, but both are just above the Fall line, the topo features are the same, Ya'll come back now, ya' hear!😄 I'm fishing the Big Bass Derby this weekend at the Hill, hope MLF didn't stick'em all.
I'm just curious, and feel free to tell me to pound sand, but with all the math you did trying to decide where to fish this season, does a 20th place finish payout enough for you to make some $$ or at least cover your next entry fee or two ???
Ive won 20K this year, but my expenses to fish all 6 events is $45K. so i have my work cut out for me in the last four events. there is no money in tournament fishing. just a vehicle to help promote and build angle awareness.
@@MattStefanFishing Wow. That's hard math no matter how you look at it. At least you're fishing well. Keep grinding. As the saying goes, good things happen to good people. Can't reach your goals if you don't risk a few things along the way.
The fact that you didn't use your FFS most of the time on the water makes your finish that much more impressive. Congrats again
i was only using it to see depth buti really didnt even need it on
I know very little when it comes to FFS, does it read accurate in muddy/off colored water?
@@lannyseals2084 Supposedly yes
@@williamgould2470 thanks for the reply!
I really enjoy these recap videos. I learn so much from watching your methods. Cover water. Fish patterns. Stay consistent in your approach. All good stuff!
Glad you like them!
20th place finish and a good check. Keep'em coming Matt.
thats the plan!
You and b-latt are the best fishing channels I’ve seen on the UA-cam’s
Wow, thanks!
Congratulations Matt. I appreciated observing your technique. Slow and steady.
I appreciate that!
Congratulations and thanks so much for the on the water videos. I'm learning a lot watching these and your follow up videos describing WHAT you are doing and WHY.
Glad you like them!
Strong finish dude! Congrats!
thanks!
Nice tournament! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks!
Great footage. Thanks for sharing the catches this week. Congrats on the finish. Looking forward to your wrap-up video. Keep the momentum and keep moving up!
coming out today!
Watching you is an education all by itself. Really appreciate you taking us along. 20th is a really good finish! Get em on the next one!
Thanks, will do!
Congratulations!! Been waiting to see what your day looked like! Thanks!!
Hope you enjoyed it!
Congrats on a solid finish and hopefully a great season is coming to you. Thank you for taking us along for the ride keep up the good work.
You bet
These videos are so much fun to watch and I learn a ton by watching you fish. Congrats on another great finish.
thanks!
Congrats on a good showing! I hope Chris bounces back! Best of luck. Really appreciate the videos.
I hope so too!
Another solid finish Matt ! I really feel like your going to win one this year for sure! Congrats
Man I hope so!
Just got power back on, Great footage. Love to watch you skip, That was a great tournament , You sounded pumped up and all positive, the only way to fish😀 Yep , I think this is the lucky boat
Im thinking so as well!
solid finish, Matt!! Congrats cutting a check!
Thanks 👍
Congratulations Matt! Nice finish. Was great fun and educational to watch these days on the water.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great tournament Matt, congratulations!
Thanks!
Enjoyed watching the on-lake video. I honestly felt like I was catching em with ya. Thanks 🇺🇸
awesome!
Congrats on the 20th place finish... Sorry to see you miss that nice one at the end there, I lost my big one today too about a four pounder... Thank the lord we both had a stellar day of fishing!!!👍
losing fish is no fun but it does happen
The audio is A+. I dream of similar birdsong on our thawed Wisconsin waters... and the scream of that Yamaha! Learned something as well: that cast you made over the cable and lost a fish - I would have not made that cast but now I will be unafraid to!
wont get the bite if you dont make the cast
Great top 20 finish Matt! Keep it going! Looking forward to spectating the LaCrosse tournament at the end of the season.
Can't wait!
Another great finish Matt. Congrats 👍👍👍
Thanks 👍
Another awesome finish to a great tournament! Just keep digging 🐟🐟 Thanks Matt 💰
thanks!
Good job, Matt
Thanks!
Congrats!! Another top 20 not a bad start!!!! Move on up!!! Stay Safe & God Bless!!!!
Thanks!
I was reading thru the remarks and ran into spooky's comment on the water clarity. Like you I've fished it all from the ultra clear to chocolate milk. My preference is three to six feet but a pro needs to fish it all. You might want to cover how you approach each, for the others. It would be a video of coarse. In the past I'd mention all the lakes east of the Mississippi, from NY to GA. A career in the military has plenty of side benefits. You think you did very good given the conditions. And I noticed you kept your shoes dry on day three. Two top 20's !!!!
haha they were dry!
Great video! Thanks, felt like I was there. Good luck
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great finish an awesome video! Just got a new boat here in Wisconsin so spring fever is setting in lol! Love the videos!
come on spring!
Congrats 2 good finishing to start the season. Great job!
Thanks!
Great start to the year. Keep it rolling!!
You know it!
Not bad for a cheese eatin Packer fan!! This is so much fun Matt. It's obviously great that ur doing so well and then to get to watch all ur catches is really special!! I can't believe you've got the time to edit these during the tournament and then after a 14hr drive. I guess all that $$ in ur pocket helps the process? What were you skipping under the docks? With a baitcaster show off!! Congrats buddy!!
bait info in todays video
Now let keep the going. Thanks Matt
You bet!
Great finish Matt! Stay focused.
Thanks! Will do!
🍺For me whenever you make that sweet cast under a dock you almost expect a bite and are somewhat disappointed if you don’t get bit. I’d bet pretty good money 🤑that it will be awhile before you ever forget your net again. This one seemed longer and lighter than the one you had in the first tournament. Lastly the way you stealthily get your catch into the box with your head on a swivel as to make sure you stay as unnoticed as possible is priceless.🤠I enjoy your style and can feel your determination and competitiveness🤛.
Haha! You got a pretty good read on me I'd say!
Great fishing Matt and great season so far!!
Thanks 👍
Nice finish, Matt ✌️
thanks!
Solid start to the season Sir. I'm in the WHY then What camp. Appreciate you sharing the journey. All the best.
Awesome! Thank you!
Great job, Matt.
Thanks!
Awesome net job over the cable. I give it a 10!
I remember my net this time haha
You did good man
Keep it up
Plan your grind and grind your plan
And good things will continue
Plus your outside fishing and doing what you enjoy
Thx for posting the cool videos
That's the plan!
Nice start to the season after two tournaments.
thanks!
Your Tournament Videos are Awesome!! Best out there!
Glad you like them!
Great job! I would have had some of those fish tangled in those cables! Nice finish!
it was nerve wracking
Great finish Matt.
Thanks!
Good tournament liked watching!
thanks!
Congrats on top 20. For video idea can you do underwater video of hover rig with your favorite worm, craw and beaver options. Curious if they work. I ordered small and large size.
we will have underwater footage coming
Top 20 with the competition and the electronics in today's world not to shabby 👍
thanks!
These video done during tournament time are well done Sir. Keep them coming and all the best in your tournaments this year. Question; what is the culling system you use during a tournament?
the are TH marine conservation culling clips and then I use a accu-cull weight recording system
very nice finish hope that put you in the money
Yes it did!
Mike Swofford Great video nice finish
Thanks!
Great tournament congratulations
Thanks!
Great finish Matt, and what about those skipping skills!!!
I love fishing docks!
Great finish. I enjoy the style of video. Good info. Focused on catches or techniques. A few updates on your thoughts. All gas, no brakes.
Thanks!
I can’t believe you are able to catch any in that dirty water , fish here down south in that high Mississippi River in Venice they don’t bite in that ? Please explain to me this , I would seriously appreciate it too , thanks Matt , glad ur catching em too
they were setting up the same way in dirty water as the clear water honestly. it didnt seem to affect the fish at all
@@MattStefanFishing I can’t get a bite in chocolate milk down there I have to wait every year till the Mississippi River falls and turns green , I just wondered if it was me or could this be real
Thanks again for the on the water video. That must have been the 3 pounder you lost next to the dock
it was a 3-4 lber...would have made a big difference!
Way to go young man
thanks!
I also really enjoy these on the water recap videos. Congrats on your high finish. Well done.
Q: When I see that coloured water, I'd be tying on a big single-colorado spinnerbait. Wondering out loud if that's not a big player in your arsenal?
i didnt throw it because it doesnt skip under the docks well
@@MattStefanFishing a fair reason. Thanks for taking the time to reply Matt. Best of luck on your next stop.
Great job, Matt! Terrific way to start the year. What C-Map version are you using this year on your Lowrance’s? Thanks!
I had a google maps aerial overlay on one graph and the preloaded CMAP on my other graph
Nice catches
Thanks!
Nice finish bro
thanks!
Maybe flip flops will take you to 15th in the next one...haha. Like others have said, I really enjoy watching the casting and retrieving techniques. Congrats, JJ
I hate fishing in flip flops. its either barefoot or shoes.
@@MattStefanFishing It's working for ya!
Interesting that you crank right handed and flip and swim a jig left handed. Guess I’ve never seen that before. Great videos!
yep i have no problem using a left or right reel
You replied to me in your 1st Clark Hill video that you thought Clark Hill would fish like Hartwell. No it doesn't, and Russell in between them is different yet again. Clark Hill is very similar to Lake Murray, West of Columbia, S.C. Different river system, but both are just above the Fall line, the topo features are the same, Ya'll come back now, ya' hear!😄 I'm fishing the Big Bass Derby this weekend at the Hill, hope MLF didn't stick'em all.
I really enjoyed it and its not at all like hartwell
Your video is much better than the MLF TV show. What bait and setup were you using when skipping docks?
Ill have a full recap in tomorrows video
@@MattStefanFishing great, thanks
I'm just curious, and feel free to tell me to pound sand, but with all the math you did trying to decide where to fish this season, does a 20th place finish payout enough for you to make some $$ or at least cover your next entry fee or two ???
Ive won 20K this year, but my expenses to fish all 6 events is $45K. so i have my work cut out for me in the last four events. there is no money in tournament fishing. just a vehicle to help promote and build angle awareness.
@@MattStefanFishing Wow. That's hard math no matter how you look at it. At least you're fishing well. Keep grinding. As the saying goes, good things happen to good people. Can't reach your goals if you don't risk a few things along the way.
Another great tournament, is it just me but the water seems really dirty ?
yep some of it was really dirty!
Congratulations. Anything you wish you did different?
i wish i had identified the pattern sooner during practice
Nice
Thanks
20th. Place. In how many people. Did that get you a decent payout. 🤔🤔. Hopefully somebody will reply.
the last pay spot $10,000
I love it when you catch a larger fish and you look around like a burglar who has just stolen something to see if anyone is watching!!
hahahahaha
Like I said, your KVD 2.0 ! 🐟🐟
haha
👍👍👍
thanks for watching!
Good fishing 🎣 ✅ 25
THanks!
That water looks like chocolate milk
some areas were very dirty
I see you like to fish barefoot. be careful about getting a hook in your foot. that is no fun!
will do
Good tournament Matt! It seemed like you could have used some sun. I think the tournament was a week or two early for peak LM prespawners.
Very true!
Good job, Matt!
Thanks!
👍👍👍👍👍
thanks for watching!