Susky Flats: How to Find a Needle in a Grass Stack

Folks at home, welcome to GRASS CLASS. In this episode of Going Ike, we head to the legendary Susky Flats to break down one of the most intimidating things in bass fishing… giant grass flats. When you’re staring at miles and miles of milfoil, hydrilla, eel grass, and river grass, how do you actually find the bass? Today we’re figuring out how to find the needle in a grass stack. We start with zero waypoints and no history for the day. Instead, we let the fish tell the story by covering water, reading subtle changes in the grass, and dialing in the key depth, conditions, and grass composition that hold big postspawn bass. The biggest lesson? Don’t get intimidated. Listen to the fish and let them tell you the pattern. Hope you enjoy this episode of Going Ike! #GoingIke #MikeIaconelli #GrassClass #SuskyFlats #BassFishing #GrassFishing #ChatterbaitFishing #MilfoilFishing #BassFishingTips #LargemouthBass 🔥Ike's Tackle Box: https://mikeiaconelli.com/ikes_tackle... 🎯 Featured Baits And Gear In This Video 👉Berkley Powerbait Paddlin' PowerStinger https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Berkl... 👉Berkley Powerbait Slobberknocker Bladed Jigs https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Berkl... 🎣 ALL-NEW IKE 3.0 Signature RODS AND REELS 👇 🔥 Abu Garcia IKE Signature 3.0 Reels https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/searc... 🔥 Abu Garcia IKE Power Series 3.0 Casting Rods https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/searc... 🔥Berkley Trilene 100% Fluorocarbon Line https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Berkl... ⸻ 🎯 Save money and get free shipping on bass gear from Tackle Warehouse: http://bit.ly/TackleWH As a Tackle Warehouse partner, we may be compensated if you purchase through these links. ⸻ ⚡️ GOING IKE — New Episode Every Tuesday at 12PM! Going Ike is my day-in-the-life fishing series — from the road trip to the first cast, epic catches to heartbreak losses, and everything in between. Real fishing. Real emotion. Big surprises. Watch the full GOING IKE playlist here:    • Going Ike 2025   ⚙️ IKE IN THE SHOP — Every Thursday at 12PM! Every Thursday I’m back in the shop breaking down gear, customizing tackle, rigging boats and kayaks, and sharing the tips and tricks that help me compete at the highest level. Watch the IKE IN THE SHOP playlist here:    • Ike In The Shop!   ⸻ 📖 Like to read? Check out Ike’s Fishing Blog: http://blog.mikeiaconelli.com 🎣 Want to help get more kids fishing? The Ike Foundation is dedicated to getting kids outdoors, into the sport, and onto the water. Every donation helps build the next generation of anglers. 👉 Learn more: https://theikefoundation.org/ ⸻ 📲 Follow Mike Iaconelli for more fishing content 🤩 Instagram – http://bit.ly/IkeInsta 😎 Twitter – http://bit.ly/IkeTwitter 🥸 Facebook – http://on.fb.me/1QdWWgD 😜 TikTok –   / mikeiaconelli   0:00 Welcome to Grass Class 0:46 Why Falling Tide Is Key 1:23 The Mission: Decipher the Grass 2:10 Covering Water to Find Bass 2:59 Why Fast-Moving Baits Matter 3:40 Finding Fish Before Slowing Down 4:04 Using Your Eyes to Read Grass 4:44 Edges, Holes, and High Spots 5:16 Identifying Milfoil and Mixed Grass 5:57 First Fish and First Clue 6:37 Avoiding False Positives 7:17 Dialing in the Right Depth 8:08 Why Good Milfoil Feels Different 9:02 Giant Bass From the Grass 10:23 The Honeycomb Trailer Breakdown 11:18 Slow and Steady Pattern Building 12:28 Let the Fish Tell You the Pattern 13:03 Adjusting to Changing Conditions 14:14 Big Bass Flurry on the Flats 15:14 Why the Black Chatterbait Worked 16:18 Switching to a Bluegill Pattern 17:08 Listening to the Fish 18:36 The Importance of Color Changes 20:06 How Falling Tide Groups Bass Up 21:15 Feathering a Chatterbait Through Grass 22:16 “The Fish Are Already Wet” 22:25 Final Thoughts From Grass Class