Patrick Walters
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Fishing Reports (13)
Videos & Articles (46)
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About Patrick Walters
Hometown
Summerville, South Carolina
Species Targeted
Patrick Walters's Favorite Brands
Patrick Walters's Favorite Lakes
Douglas Lake
Rodman Reservoir
Lake St Clair
Cooper River
St. Johns River
Lake Greenwood
Lake Hartwell
Pickwick Lake
Guntersville Lake
St. Lawrence River
Wheeler Lake
Lake Champlain
Oneida Lake
Wateree Lake
Chickamauga Lake
Lake Fork
Lake Okeechobee
Lake Murray
Lake Tohopekaliga
Lay Lake
Lake George
Clarks Hill Reservoir
Lake Marion
Lake Moultrie
Lake Wylie
Lake Norman
Patrick Walters's Fishing Reports
Season:
SummerSpecies:
Largemouth BassStructure:
PointsForage:
Blueback HerringTechnique:
Hard Topwater (Walking)Products Associated With This Report
Season:
SpawnSpecies:
Largemouth BassStructure:
PointsForage:
ShadTechnique:
Hard Topwater (Walking)Running shallow main lake and secondary clay points first thing in the mornings has been really hot and have been receiving 2 or 3 really good bites. Then searching down the bank in pockets in the large creeks for spawning...
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Reported by Patrick Walters
on Apr 27, 2021
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Season:
SpawnSpecies:
Largemouth BassStructure:
StumpsForage:
ShadTechnique:
Wacky RigsEnded up finishing in 4th place in the first Bassmaster Elite Series event on the St. Johns River, and I fished all four days on Rodman Reservoir! I was fishing isolated cover in Rodman, from lily pads to stumps to...
Read MoreReported by Patrick Walters
on Feb 18, 2021
Season:
FallSpecies:
Largemouth BassStructure:
StumpsTechnique:
JerkbaitsTo say that Lake Fork is absolutely loaded with world class largemouth bass, would be a true understatement of that fishery! But with that said, during the Fall time of year when the fish are scattered and starting to feed...
Read MoreReported by Patrick Walters
on Nov 13, 2020Products Associated With This Report
Season:
FallSpecies:
Largemouth BassStructure:
Brush PilesTechnique:
Hard Topwater (Walking)The Fall time of year is one of my favorite times to fish lakes with Blueback herring in them, especially Lake Hartwell! And the two biggest tips I can share with you on fishing lakes with Blueback herring in them...
Read MoreReported by Patrick Walters
on Oct 28, 2020
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Season:
FallSpecies:
Largemouth BassStructure:
Matted GrassTechnique:
Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)The Tennessee River is a tough nut to crack during the Fall, the grass has came to the surface and matted up and the bait has swarmed to the shallows. And once the grass has topped out and formed a...
Read MoreReported by Patrick Walters
on Oct 28, 2020
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Season:
FallSpecies:
Largemouth BassStructure:
Brush PilesTechnique:
Drop ShotsWith the days getting shorter and the nights getting cooler, the bite on Santee Cooper is just heating up! The fish are starting to make there way to the back of the pockets and creeks and the best places to...
Read MoreReported by Patrick Walters
on Oct 28, 2020
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Season:
FallSpecies:
Largemouth BassStructure:
LaydownsTechnique:
Frogs/ToadsThe Fall transition is one of the toughest times of the year to catch fish on the Tennessee River. The water is usually falling, massive schools of bait fish are in the grass, and cooler morning are upon us. And...
Read MoreReported by Patrick Walters
on Oct 28, 2020
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Season:
SummerSpecies:
Smallmouth BassStructure:
Submerged VegetationTechnique:
Lipless CrankbaitsThe time to be fishing offshore on Lake St. Clair for smallmouth bass is right now! The fish are located anywhere from 13 feet out to 20 feet of water, on expansive flats with perch grass on them. The...
Read MoreReported by Patrick Walters
on Aug 27, 2020Products Associated With This Report
Season:
Post-SpawnSpecies:
Largemouth BassStructure:
Brush PilesTechnique:
Deep Diving Crankbaits (13'+)The bass are no longer focused on spawning in Lake Eufaula and have made there move offshore towards deeper water, where there is an abundance of bait. The fish are pretty beat up after the spawn and are looking to...
Read MoreReported by Patrick Walters
on Jun 22, 2020Season:
SpawnSpecies:
Largemouth BassStructure:
StumpsTechnique:
Wacky RigsThe Fish have been spawning really well for the last couple weeks on Lake Marion and the bite has been on fire! The fish are in all three stages of the spawn and fishing cypress trees with a wacky worm...
Read MoreReported by Patrick Walters
on Apr 15, 2020Products Associated With This Report
Season:
Pre-SpawnSpecies:
Largemouth BassStructure:
Submerged VegetationTechnique:
JerkbaitsMajority of the fish on Lake Toho now live majority of their lives off and away from the bank! This is due to the large amount of submerged Hydrilla in the middle of the lake, that allows the fish to...
Read MoreReported by Patrick Walters
on Jan 21, 2020Season:
SpawnSpecies:
Largemouth BassStructure:
Lily PadsTechnique:
Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6')Fish have begun Spawning on the outside edge of major grass flats on the base of Lilipad stems. They have been staging on the outside edge of spawning flats do to falling water, always keep your eye on the water...
Read MoreReported by Patrick Walters
on Jan 21, 2020
Topwater Prop Setup (Rod/Reel/Line) - Patrick Walters
Fri, September 17, 2021
Bassmaster pro Patrick Walters shows us his setup for covering water with topwater prop baits.
Essential Topwater Adjustments
Fri, August 27, 2021
Patrick Walters shares his tips for modifying topwater baits.
Rapala Tiny OG 4 Tackle Breakdown
Tue, August 24, 2021
Watch Patrick Walters breakdown the all new Rapala Tiny OG 4 shallow crankbait.
How to Choose the Right Texas Rigged Worm
Mon, August 23, 2021
Patrick Walters walks us through his simplified approach to selecting the right Texas rigged worm.
Rapala DT 8 Tackle Breakdown
Fri, August 20, 2021
Patrick Walters gives us a sneak peak at the all new Rapala DT 8 for 2022.
Wacky/Neko Rig Setup (Rod/Reel/Line) - Patrick Walters
Fri, August 6, 2021
Wacky rigs and Neko rigs go hand in hand so, Patrick uses the same setup for both techniques.
Swim Jig Setup (Rod/Reel/Line) - Patrick Walters
Thu, August 5, 2021
Patrick shows his tournament setup for fishing swim jigs.
Texas Rig Setup (Rod/Reel/Line) - Patrick Walters
Wed, August 4, 2021
Patrick Walters gives you all the tools he uses to be successful when texas rigging.
Structure Jig Setup (Rod/Reel/Line) - Patrick Walters
Tue, August 3, 2021
Patrick uses two setups when it comes to structure jigs: one for skipping and one for flipping.
Shaky Head Setup (Rod/Reel/Line) - Patrick Walters
Mon, August 2, 2021
Patrick uses two shaky head setups. One baitcasting setup for heavier weighted jigs and a more finesse option for the lighter heads.
How to Rig a Buzzbait
Fri, July 30, 2021
Patrick Walters loves throwing a buzz bait and he knows just how to rig them!
Carolina Rig Setup (Rod/Reel/Line) - Patrick Walters
Wed, July 28, 2021
Patrick Walters has his Carolina rig setup down to every detail. He's looking for a setup that gives him long casting capabilities and quick retrieves.
How to Rig a Shaky Head
Fri, July 23, 2021
Threading a worm onto a shaky head is easy with just a few steps.
How to Choose the Right Shaky Head
Thu, July 22, 2021
Biggest thing: Keep it simple. The majority of the time Patrick uses a ball head jig with a vertical line tie paired up with a natural color bait.
How to Choose the Right Topwater Prop Bait
Wed, July 21, 2021
Topwater prop baits cause a lot of commotion on the water and are great for catching the attention of bass.
How to Choose the Right Buzz Bait
Tue, July 20, 2021
As Patrick Walters says, "Who doesn't love a good topwater strike?" And buzz baits are a great way to get that blowup!
Buzzbait Setup (Rod/Reel/Line) - Patrick Walters
Mon, July 19, 2021
Buzz baits are a favorite topwater bait of Patrick Walters.
Topwater Walking Bait Setup (Rod/Reel/Line) - Patrick Walters
Fri, July 16, 2021
Patrick Walters has some great tips on what rod, reel, and line to use for topwater baits.
How to Choose the Right Topwater Walking Bait
Thu, July 15, 2021
Patrick Walters shares the key things to consider when picking a topwater walking bait.
How to Set Up a Texas Rigged Worm w/ Patrick Walters
Wed, July 14, 2021
Texas rigging a big worm is a great way to catch bass, all you need are a few simple steps and you can be set up in no time. Patrick Walters has all the tips and tricks on how to rig your worm with ease.
VideoPatrick Walters: The Zoom Swimmin' Super Fluke
Mon, June 29, 2020
VideoPatrick Walters: The Zoom Big Salty Chunk Trailer
Mon, June 29, 2020
VideoPatrick Walters: The Zoom Magnum Finesse Worm
Mon, June 29, 2020
Patrick Walter's Lake Eufaula Elite Series Setups
Mon, June 22, 2020
The Simple Ned Rig
Wed, May 20, 2020
Want to be successful with the Ned Rig? Keep it simple.
VideoPatrick Walters: The Zoom Beatdown Worm
Mon, May 4, 2020
VideoPatrick Walters: The Zoom Super Fluke
Mon, May 4, 2020
VideoPatrick Walters: The Zoom Ultra-Vibe Speed Craw
Mon, May 4, 2020
VideoPatrick Walters: The Zoom Horny Toad
Mon, May 4, 2020
VideoPatrick Walters: The Zoom Magnum Ultra Vibe Speed Worm
Mon, May 4, 2020
VideoPatrick Walters: The Zoom Z-Craw
Mon, May 4, 2020
VideoPatrick Walters: The Zoom Trick Worm
Mon, May 4, 2020
VideoPatrick Walters: The Zoom Fluke Stick
Mon, May 4, 2020
VideoPatrick Walters' Top 5 Zoom Baits
Fri, April 24, 2020
Simple Setups: Neko and Wacky Rig
Thu, April 2, 2020
Patrick Walters goes through how to set up the Neko and Wacky Rigs.
Patrick Walters Aluminum Boat Walkthrough
Fri, March 13, 2020
Bassmaster Elite Series Pro, Patrick Walters takes us though his off-season rig.
How to Fish the A-Rig
Mon, February 3, 2020
Patrick Walters goes over how he likes to fish the Alabama Rig.
NEW Way to Fish the Tokyo Rig
Thu, January 23, 2020
Patrick Walters shows the versatility of the Tokyo Rig by sharing a new way to fish it.
How to Fish Southern Docks in the Fall
Tue, January 21, 2020
Patrick Walters shares how he approaches Southern Docks in the fall when fish are suspended in the water column.
Jig Trailers - Aggressive vs. Subtle
Wed, January 15, 2020
Patrick Walters takes us through how he chooses jig trailers for different conditions.
Spinnerbaits in Heavy Current and Cover
Tue, December 31, 2019
When heavy current is added to cover, pick up a spinnerbait to effectively catch fish.
How to Cover Water in the Fall With a Buzzbait
Wed, November 27, 2019
Patrick Walters breaks down why it's a good idea to throw a buzzbait during the fall months.
Where to Throw Squarebills in the Fall
Thu, November 21, 2019
Patrick Walters breaks down the benefits to using a squarebill crankbait in the fall.
VMC Tokyo Rig Review
Mon, November 18, 2019
Patrick Walters walks through the features of the Tokyo Rig and shares how he likes to throw it.
How to Fish a Hollow Body Frog
Thu, October 24, 2019
Patrick Walters breaks down his Hollow Body Frog tactics.
Fishing Medium Diving Crankbaits During the Fall
Thu, October 17, 2019
How to throw medium diving crankbaits around submerged vegetation in the Fall.
Patrick Walters's Lists
<p>The fish are heavily focused on the spawn right now on the St. Johns River, it's early February, and there is a full moon in affect! I fished the tournament with two game plans in mind, the first was to target pre-spawn fish that were staged up in river bends and close to the spawning areas with a jerkbait, and the second one was to target fish that had already pulled up and were focused on spawning. Targeting isolated pieces of cover such as pads, matted vegetation, and any wood cover such as docks and laydowns or bushes. Targeting those spawning fish with a weightless Zoom Zlinky and Super Fluke, and flipping the matted cover with a punch weight or planking around a texas rig to hard cover.</p>
These are the Tools and Accessories I carry in my boat 24/7 and are a must have for when I fish tournaments!
The Largemouth Bass begin their Spawn on Santee Cooper between the months of March and April, and will spawn throughout this entire time. Mostly focused around the timing of the Full moon in those months as well as the stability of the water levels in the lakes. People travel from all over the country for a chance to experience this magical time. So make sure you come prepared and buckle your chin strap for an absolute great time and for the opportunity at the fish of a lifetime!
As the days get shorter and the leafs begin to change and college football is one of your major concerns on Saturday, you can be certain that Fall is now in full swing down south, and the slow transition into Winter won't be to far behind. As both Fall and Winter are some of my favorite times of the year to fish on Lake Marion and Lake Moultrie, not just for catching numbers of fish but for an increased chance at catching a true trophy bass. These are a few of my favorite lures, baits, gear and tackle that will better your odds during these seasons and make sure you have an enjoyable Fall or Winter day fishing on Santee Cooper.
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><span style="color:black">When the fall transition begins, it’s a signal for fish to start moving shallow and feed. For Patrick Walters this means one thing, crankin’. Submerged grass can be tricky to fish with a crankbait, but changing line size and the rod you are able to have greater control of the running depth. If the crankbait is running too deep, it gets hung in the roots of the grass, if it's too shallow it goes over the top of the fish. In this situation, Patrick uses a Rapala DT 6, a crankbait that dives 6 feet deep. The grass line he is targeting is about 6 feet deep, growing 3 feet into the water column. To keep this 6 foot diving bait in the zone, Patrick upsizes his line size to 14lb and holds his rod at a 45° angle, keeping the bait running perfectly on the tips of the grass. </span></span></span></span></span></p>
