Bream Fishing: Working the Lily Pad Beds

Join Chris and me as we head back to the lily pads to target big bedding bream. We’re using crickets and light-action rods to navigate the thick vegetation and pull out some truly impressive slab-sized fish. 🎣 GEAR USED IN THIS VIDEO: • Falcon BuCoo SR Ultralight 7' Rod: https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?t... • Daiwa Regal LT 1000D-XH-B Spinning Reel: https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?t... • Shakespeare Micro Series Spinning Reel and Fishing Rod Combo: https://amzn.to/3Gxn7zU • Bubba Blades Fillet Knife: https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?t... • Plano 3440-10 Waterproof Stowaway: https://amzn.to/3L1seKS • TROUT MAGNET E-Z Panfish Floats: https://amzn.to/4qh6z1n 🎥 MY CAMERA SETUP: ⚡ Main Action Cam (DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro): https://amzn.to/3QhW80a 🔭 Self-Filming Camcorder (Canon VIXIA HF G50): https://amzn.to/4vE9dBc 📊 GROW YOUR CHANNEL: • I use VidIQ for every single video: https://vidiq.com/UntamedOutdoors ☕ SUPPORT THE CHANNEL: • Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?even... *Disclaimer: This description contains affiliate links. If you buy through them, I earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting Untamed Outdoors! We discuss why we bumped up to 6lb test line for this specific environment and how to effectively work a cork to keep from deep-hooking the fish you intend to release. Whether you’re looking to learn new tactics for swamp fishing or just want to enjoy a relaxing afternoon on the water, this episode has it all. Video Chapters: 0:00 - Locating Bedding Bream in the Pads 5:05 - Gear Strategy: Rods & Line for Heavy Cover 9:10 - Techniques for Hooking and Releasing 12:30 - The "Cricket Terrace" and Bite Consistency 19:00 - Big Slab Highlights 23:20 - Closing Thoughts #UntamedOutdoors #BreamFishing #Bluegill #SwampFishing #UltralightFishing #ArkansasOutdoors