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Damian Thao
Приєднався 7 жов 2010
I'm the average fisherman that shares the same passion as you. Fishing around the Central Valley and just out there to have fun. Just sharing some of my time on the water with everyone else.
Back to Back Wins on New Melones
Back to New Melones for another tournament. Yak-A-Bass's 4th stop of the season. We were just here the previous weekend fishing the Central Valley Kayak Fishing event and we bagged the win there. Hopefully we can repeat it and bring home another win.
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Lures Used
-1stGenFishing Jaw Dropper- www.tacklewarehouse.com/1st_Gen_Jaw_Dropper_4pk/descpage-PLFAD.html
-2.8 keitech- www.tacklewarehouse.com/Keitech_Swing_Impact_FAT_Swimbait/descpage-KSIF.html
-Owner Range Roller-amzn.to/3wgUl1G
-Deps Sakamata Shad-amzn.to/3xYHJwF
-Teckel Kicknocker- www.tacklewarehouse.com/Teckel_USA_Kicknocker_Walking_Bait/descpage-TKNK.html
Fishing Line
Pline TCB amzn.to/44U19zg
-Pline Tactical-amzn.to/3y13xI2
Trolling Motor
-motorguide xi3-amzn.to/45uPmYj
Fish Finder
-Garmin 106sv-amzn.to/3WiJVJF
-Garmin 106sv-amzn.to/4aTsfsq
-Garmin Livecope-amzn.to/44qayhV
PFD
-amzn.to/45tQ5ZZ
Camera
-amzn.to/3XqKotV
-external battery-amzn.to/45r84jE
-Micro SD-amzn.to/4cm0Z65
Kayak Nav Light
-red/green nav light-amzn.to/4b6ppzH
-360 light-amzn.to/3z5JRmS
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Use code: DAMIAN10 for 10% off-yakbassangler.com/
Lures Used
-1stGenFishing Jaw Dropper- www.tacklewarehouse.com/1st_Gen_Jaw_Dropper_4pk/descpage-PLFAD.html
-2.8 keitech- www.tacklewarehouse.com/Keitech_Swing_Impact_FAT_Swimbait/descpage-KSIF.html
-Owner Range Roller-amzn.to/3wgUl1G
-Deps Sakamata Shad-amzn.to/3xYHJwF
-Teckel Kicknocker- www.tacklewarehouse.com/Teckel_USA_Kicknocker_Walking_Bait/descpage-TKNK.html
Fishing Line
Pline TCB amzn.to/44U19zg
-Pline Tactical-amzn.to/3y13xI2
Trolling Motor
-motorguide xi3-amzn.to/45uPmYj
Fish Finder
-Garmin 106sv-amzn.to/3WiJVJF
-Garmin 106sv-amzn.to/4aTsfsq
-Garmin Livecope-amzn.to/44qayhV
PFD
-amzn.to/45tQ5ZZ
Camera
-amzn.to/3XqKotV
-external battery-amzn.to/45r84jE
-Micro SD-amzn.to/4cm0Z65
Kayak Nav Light
-red/green nav light-amzn.to/4b6ppzH
-360 light-amzn.to/3z5JRmS
XIIHLHLKD5XX5TRB
DISCLAIMER: This Video and description contains affiliate links, meaning that if you click on one of the product links, I'll recieve a small commission. This helps support the channel and allows me to continue to make similar videos. Thank you
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How are you still there at night and they didn’t kick you out? They close the. Lake down 15 min before dark? Did you find a spot where they could not see you ?
What lure were u using? Thks
This guy’s out here just catching my state records 😢
1:18 I tried casting my baitcaster this hard just a few hours ago. Didn’t get a very bad backlash or anything but still the line violently stopped like 15 ft in the air and my whole hook and soft plastic snapped off and went sailing probably 60 yards out into the water 😅
Is that ffs 🤦♂️
That 8.13 was bigger than the one you guys said was a 10lb that you didn’t have scale making your weight up
I think you were referring to this one? We thought it was a 10 but it was a 9. But in the video it shows 9lbs on the screen ua-cam.com/video/Bip9RIwoMhs/v-deo.htmlsi=L-l0nT-DwDpjjgmC
How about putting them on a scale you don’t just say what you want them to way stupid, not one time did I see a scale
He weighs them after the vid cuts
Best videos I have seen in a long time
Great job Congrats.
Congrats on the win Damian! Thanks for sharing. Learning from you. 😊
Didn't know that that lake has redear(shell cracker)
Good job bro. I seen u pass by me in the morning.
Stripers like to stun their prey first and are just banging the lure on the first hit.Then they come back for it. Wait for the second hit. There's a trolling video that shows them doing it. In fact, it was shot along that same bank. Blew my mind. They hit it with their mouth closed.
Great win DT
Change the chest came to a under hat bill cam. It mIght make the view better for viewers.
Nice
How deep were the fish you caught on the jig?
Hello, My 15 year old step son will be visiting me soon and we are headed to Almanor for the first time the July 5th weekend. The lake is a little overwhelming with a ton of boat launches! Where would be the best place to launch kayaks and get into some smallies on this lake? Around Pratville? I would really like him to get into a nice smallmouth as they were my favourite growing up in Canada.
Great win! Not new to the winner's circle. Congrats to John Myers as well!
King Damian back at it again!
Did you make it and can you send the plains
Does he click in the bait caster when the fish starts fighting and use his thumb as the drag?
I noticed that too. Seems that way.
@@wsonphan80 i never saw anyone do that before but i saw someone comment it on a tiktok like 3/4 days ago and then it just so happened i see him do it. Probably not a terrible idea
I’ve been doing this ever since I’ve started using a baitcast reel. I don’t like the drag on the baitcaster so I have my drag tightened down all the way. I prefer to manually give line to the fish. I just have more control this way
@@dthao92 makes a lot of sense. I agree im also not a huge fan of baitcaster drag
Damian you have to do a video on the knot you use. I may be seeing it wrong but from what it looks like you have no tag end?
Best part of the video is at 25:52 🤣 . You're on a hot streak. Looking forward to seeing what you can do at Clear Lake this weekend ! 👍
It’s been so hit or miss, hope it produces for you guys this weekend. I’ll be fishing but not the tourn, but it is my backyard 😁
Congrats. Hands down the best fisherman on UA-cam.
Thanks again for sharing Damian i see my mistakes
Congrats on the back to back win!
When the fish are slapping and missing the spook, downsize to a more subtle walker that they'll commit to, like a Lucky Craft little Sammy, etc...
Congratulations on another hard fought victory! Great job out there
Way to find em. Congrats bud! Cheers
What color topwater was the walking one?
the most humble fisherman when he has a 10 on LOL. "yeah I think it's a pretty good one"
Damian the goat
What weight size jig do you use on the main lake? 👍👍👍
Nvm finally got the chance to see the full vid. Great job out there man!
Congratulations to you and your partner 💯👍✌
Congratulations on back-to-back wins! Best of luck up at Trinity. That should be a good one! 🤙
Always keeping it simple with this guy got to love it
Great job brother that looked like a very fun and beautiful day on the lake thank you for sharing your day! You grinded AB’s got the fish that you needed it seemed they were playing nice today! Much respect for your skills and knowledge out there it really proves you are an elite angler out there you know your game! Tight lines sir take care and God bless!
Do you drive far distances with your trolling motor attached to your kayak? Like on the highway to and from tournaments ?
where can I get your livescope mount?
Home depot.
Do you have an affiliate link for that jig you’re throwing?
I bet that dude was pretty pissed you caught a fish in front of him then finding out you took first place lol
.25 for the W my guy!
When we going fishing need you to show me some tips
What battery are you using for both unit?
Whats the point of always pressing your spoil release button when fighting a fish? Jw
i keep my drag tighten down all the way. I like to manually give line to fish rather than use the drag. The drag on the baitcaster is too sensitive for my liking.
🤙👊. Good Job Brother !! Melones is the place I can count on for catching um … when other places are tuff for me ….
Good job man
Damian Thao “the Destroyer”😂😂
Damian keeps saying he just got lucky.......it ain't luck man.....hahaha...DAMIAN A BEAST!!!!!!