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BassLureFish field video #8. One recorded session or video overview is not proof of a universal fishing rule.
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| Archive | Video #8 · 22 available long forms |
|---|---|
| Published on YouTube | 2026-06-28 |
| Duration | 19:05 |
| Evidence type | Original filmed session / field notes |
| Species | European sea bassOriginal BassLureFish field notes |
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What we tested
Static/no-retrieve presentation and an active retrieve were compared in the same field test.
What this session suggests
When fish are present but not committing, doing less can be a genuine option. Pauses and dead-sticking deserve a place in the retrieve toolbox.
What this does not prove
A 4–0 score is striking but still a small sample from one session. It does not mean active retrieves are generally inferior.
Read the current YouTube description
In this fishing experiment, the static retrieve / deadstick presentation caught 4 fish, while the active retrieve caught 0 in the same conditions. I was genuinely surprised by how much better the static retrieve worked, and in this video I break down what happened on the water, why the fish may have preferred a slower presentation, and whether we should start changing our fishing tactics going forward.
If you’ve ever wondered when to use a static retrieve, when to deadstick a lure, or how retrieve cadence can completely change the bite, this video is for you.
Do you think the static retrieve was better because the fish were inactive, pressured, or just not willing to chase? Drop your thoughts in the comments — I really want to hear what you think happened here.
#Fishing #Deadstick #LureFishing #retrievespeed #experiment #ukbass #bassfishing
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This video isn’t trolling. We are drifting.
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Details and original discussion
Posted 2026-09-06 · checked 2026-10-07.Hello Angelo. We weren’t trolling in this video. Just drifting over a sandbank with the engine off. The static rod is just placed in a rod holder. V easy and simple. As long as tide is running reasonably hard (say two days either side of springs) there is no need to retrieve.
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Posted 2026-09-04 · checked 2026-10-07.Good morning, my name is Angelo and I am writing to you from Italy. I would like to know in detail how you make the lead trolling mount, as well as at what cruising speed you go. I look forward to your reply. Greetings
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Posted 2026-09-04 · checked 2026-10-07.Good morning, my name is Angelo and I am writing to you from Italy. I would like to know in detail how you make the lead trolling mount, as well as at what cruising speed you go. I look forward to your reply. Greetings
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