90% Of Anglers Don't Know How To Fish A Jerkbait! Learn To Master It With These Retrieves!

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  • The majority of anglers don't know all of the different ways to use a jerkbait. Use these retrieves to increase your success on the water and catch more bass!
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  • @terrytresemer2864
    @terrytresemer2864 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    All those and one more for you. Looking at the surface and weather, to fish a rapala as a top water is good to. After seeing a 2" shad on the surface just quivering, I worked on this one. I call it scrubbing the top. Rapala floats high, I cast it out, let the rings spread and I'll keep my line Simi slack and shake the tip from side to side maybe 6" causing it to quiver on the surface. Pull 6"-12" and repeat. The conditions need to be right and if they want it on top, it can be a killer. Try it out!

    • @MattStefanFishing
      @MattStefanFishing  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Sounds great! thanks for sharing with us!

    • @robertveith2571
      @robertveith2571 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I have gone that also and yes it works

    • @adksport4023
      @adksport4023 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I remember meeting a guy fishing in PA back in 88' I was 12 and was already a dead serious bass fisherman. He showed me that technique and it is effective but, as you said the conditions have to be just right.

    • @terrytresemer2864
      @terrytresemer2864 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@adksport4023
      I've shown plenty of people this trick, through it wasn't me. I was in Walter Reed much of "88".

  • @terrystrawser3070
    @terrystrawser3070 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    One of the best tutorials I have seen on a retrieve method. Can't wait to put it to the test to see how good of a student I am. Thank you

  • @brandonsmith606
    @brandonsmith606 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I caught my first jerkbait fish this spring, and it's definitely a technique I could be addicted to. I look forward to trying these techniques

  • @LowBrowFishing
    @LowBrowFishing ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I like the title! I totally get what you're saying and why you do it. And a lot of the time, it's certainly true.
    I like to work a jerkbait with no pauses like KVD from post spawn up until fall. I've been on that bite all year and it's got me some really nice fish.

    • @MattStefanFishing
      @MattStefanFishing  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      sounds great! Jerkbait has no wrong way of fishing it really

  • @FreshwaterSouL
    @FreshwaterSouL หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Finally someone that’s fishes like I do with this lure👍, So many videos explain different ways with this lure and they limit the action of it with rod action. You can work the rod in 20 different ways and get better action then 1 rod action technique. Great video for people needing good instruction 👍

  • @kasonf2176
    @kasonf2176 4 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    No hate on other guys I listen to on a regular, but your stuff is the best lol

  • @allenmccrady3916
    @allenmccrady3916 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I really like these retrieve videos. Keep them coming

  • @tommytarasiuk5003
    @tommytarasiuk5003 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Another short, yet informative video Matt, nice work. I have been really enjoying and picking up on the knowledge you have been dropping. One of my favorite things to do while watching your videos is seeing how I can take your knowledge and apply it to my region of fishing (live in Virginia/primary body of water is the Potomac) specifically.
    Great points made on using spinning tackle for jerkbaits (hard bait). I will use a bait caster when throwing a soft plastic jerkbait during scenarios where I want accuracy and feel. But, I’ve pulled hooks way too many times on fish with those sharp/thin treble hooks (as you mentioned in the video) to have confidence to throw it. I see people set hooks and then tighten their drags but I’ve found that to be inefficient. Not to say it’s a technique that shouldn’t be leveraged (there’s always scenarios, that’s why we love bass fishing). But if you think about it, the angler may be adding in an unnecessary step/element to hooking that fish if they misuse the technique(timing, under/over setting drag, having to reset the drag). I’m just talking from my own experience, specifically when talking tidal water, the drag of a spinning reel assists an angler in “naturally” fighting and tiring out a fish to land… if that makes sense. Bait caster can be more “forceful” if you aren’t paying attention.
    In my opinion, I think the actual design of the spinning reel and its drag system cater more towards throwing that jerkbait (hardbait)

  • @learningtofish7036
    @learningtofish7036 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Respect for you Matt. You do you. I am sick to death of this mob of the "offended". They aren't sane.

  • @shameersarosh2315
    @shameersarosh2315 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Nice teaching for For beginners like me🎣🎣👏👏

  • @richthompson3326
    @richthompson3326 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks Matt! Your advise and content is, as always, awesome! Much appreciated!!!!

  • @MrJohnB-qs6dp
    @MrJohnB-qs6dp ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great series!!! Love the content!!! Helps improve my skills a little more!!! Stay Safe & God Bless!!!!

  • @kevinhaley1150
    @kevinhaley1150 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Jerkbaits are one of my favorite,I fish it very eradic.love the berkley stunna gonna get me a couple thx for the great tip again keep em coming

  • @chrismichaelson5668
    @chrismichaelson5668 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Have been waiting for this video since you started doing these retrieve videos.
    Thank you for the the video on jerkbait retries, your one on crankbaits definitely help me increase my crankbait confidence and catch more fish on them. So I hope I can take what I learned from this video and do the same with jerkbait.
    One quick question, is there a reason you prefer to use a spinning setup versus a baitcaster setup for jerkbaits?

    • @MattStefanFishing
      @MattStefanFishing  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yep! I can cast further, get my bait running deeper, get better action out of the bait and find it to be easier on my body when fishing with it all day. I use mine on 6 lb test generally

    • @chrismichaelson5668
      @chrismichaelson5668 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MattStefanFishing thank you for the insight, will have to set one of my spinners up for jerkbaits and give it a try

  • @emach07
    @emach07 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    That 90% of Anglers doing it wrong is what caught my attention lol second video here. Going to do some binging on this channel 😁
    btw, this is the first video I've seen (and I've watched a bunch) where exactly how you are jerking the bait is FULLY explained down to every detail. Fantastic!

  • @mxaexm
    @mxaexm 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I just started watching your videos! Awesome. I like short and to the point videos like yours !

  • @charlesshoumake5150
    @charlesshoumake5150 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    As always, another great video! Thanks Matt!

  • @k1llerdir
    @k1llerdir ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great tip I use the jerkbait all year round. One of my favorite jerkbait retrieves is jerk, jerk, sweep, up jerk, jerk, pause, jerk, down jerk pause.

    • @ricksonora6656
      @ricksonora6656 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I think I got that. Thanks.

    • @MattStefanFishing
      @MattStefanFishing  ปีที่แล้ว +5

      sounds like the cheat code for a video game haha

    • @jordanroberts6939
      @jordanroberts6939 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Sounds like the cheat code! Lol that's how you catch any fish in the game! Lol

    • @GFWoodchuck
      @GFWoodchuck 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      AB ab left right left right ab start

  • @colobisman6132
    @colobisman6132 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I just started using a jerkbait a few weeks ago for smallmouth. I'm now addicted and I'm going to see if it will work on other lakes for largemouth. Thanks for the tips on how to fish it differently. I'll be trying these out very soon.

  • @jimmyjackson2361
    @jimmyjackson2361 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can’t wait until my next outing to try this. Thanks again!

  • @joeschmoe1301
    @joeschmoe1301 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Best tutorial on jerk baits. Needed this!!!

  • @topwaterwes2339
    @topwaterwes2339 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank ya Matt! These vids are helping alot! ☝️

  • @johnroskosky7816
    @johnroskosky7816 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks Matt for another great lesson on jerkbaits. Keep up the great work.

  • @arocosadventures724
    @arocosadventures724 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great title, I’m among those 90% looking for an improvement Keep it up and thx for adjusting the stats!

  • @johnrayner5599
    @johnrayner5599 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    One of my favorite baits and seeing that Table Rock is one of my home lakes we use jerkbaits all year round and your retrieves are right on for here in Missouri!!!

  • @shandahlberg5434
    @shandahlberg5434 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I think these videos are awesome
    Most fishing videos just show lures and fishing them without explaining the retrieve
    I don’t have alot of experience so this is helpful

  • @mikek3638
    @mikek3638 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I was in Northern, MI in early May this year and I saw a smallie following my jerkbait to the boat after working the jerkbait with slow pauses. The light bulb when off in my head and I did the fast retrieve you were talking about. Caught fish on the next 2 casts. I then proceeded to catch a total of 12 fish in one 40 yard spot for the next 30 mins. There were the only fish I caught that day but they were all over 3, with a few around 4 and one over 5. Retrieves can be everything. I saw first hand what you were talking about.

  • @mbeieler
    @mbeieler ปีที่แล้ว +1

    lovin this series!! 👍

  • @gerryhazelton9569
    @gerryhazelton9569 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ty great tips . Don’t let the negative crowd get you down . There watching because they don’t have faith in there abilities they are secretly loving the videos .

  • @deline8ed619
    @deline8ed619 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks Matt, loved this insight. Some great tips without the fluff. What i wanted to see.

  • @jasonjordan1548
    @jasonjordan1548 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I fish a jearkbait a lot never even thought about popping it up every now and then on my retrieve so I will try that next time and the name of these videos does not bug me because I learn new retrieves that I never even thought off

  • @chrismcvey908
    @chrismcvey908 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I realize this video is a year old but I really did like this series of videos. I’ve always viewed them as a “Think Outside the box”. Many people get into that road stare when fishing any type of lure so it helps to have some tricks up your sleeve.
    PS the Berkley Stunna is a Musky Killer!

  • @danbasara4547
    @danbasara4547 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How does Matt only have 32k subscribers? I guess bc the channel is fairly new, but this information is top notch. It's just a matter of time until this channel takes off.

  • @BigBass-xf5yi
    @BigBass-xf5yi ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice. I make sure to mix in different variations of “jerks”.
    And I love the rod.

  • @Southwest.Angling
    @Southwest.Angling ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am actually really offended that people are offended by your tittles! Lol. Since I found your channel I have learned so much, I never threw a senko now I’ve got a whole binder full and it’s been my go to work horse. Every day you give out quality information and produce great videos FOR FREE. Sure people can have opinions but when a professional angler devotes his time to help us weekend warriors how can you complain?
    Imo lol
    I do enjoy the videos of
    You on the water it’s nice to see a pro in his element I feel you get a better since of what you’re trying to explain.

    • @MattStefanFishing
      @MattStefanFishing  ปีที่แล้ว

      thanks for the support! I try to do as many on the water videos as possible.

  • @elizabethz569
    @elizabethz569 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Neat. I include “upward” jerks when I use a fluke. I don’t really throw a jerk bait much, so this is a great reference video as I enlarge my technique repertoire. Thanks.

    • @MattStefanFishing
      @MattStefanFishing  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Right on

    • @vegasvato55
      @vegasvato55 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I like to tie a square bill that dives say 12-15 feet, and on a second rod I tie on a Suspending Jerk Bait that runs at 5-7 feet, and I can slow walk both profiles on the surface as wake baits. So, I am working every part of the water column from the surface to the depth of my diving lure, and everything in between with just 2 lures...

  • @navagatingthroughthebeasts2908
    @navagatingthroughthebeasts2908 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very interesting..... Just getting back into fishing & I used to just real in repeals & rebels pretty much straight in aside from speeding up & slowing down here & there. Well I caught a couple here / there but nothing to speak of , look forward to trying this thank you😊

  • @flipper644
    @flipper644 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great tips...Thanks!!

  • @ryanclark1108
    @ryanclark1108 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Always enjoy Matt’s videos truly are educational, I don’t 100% agree with his retrieve, or spinning gear but like anything do what you have confidence in and works for you. That being said his tip about the upward pop is 100% dead on, you ain’t doing it, you missing out

    • @MattStefanFishing
      @MattStefanFishing  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      thanks for the support. This is just what works for me. there are no 100% right answers in bass fishing. confidence is king!

  • @stevekeen7035
    @stevekeen7035 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Another great video Matt. How do you determine when to use floating vs suspending vs slow sinking? Do you ever use suspendots to make a suspending jerkbait a slow sinker?

    • @jamesh7469
      @jamesh7469 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Slowest thinking is awesome if you are fishing at around cover and don’t have room to cast the bait a long ways and let it dive naturally. I love casting slow sinking jerkbaits into little pockets of docks and letting it sink before retrieving it

    • @MattStefanFishing
      @MattStefanFishing  ปีที่แล้ว

      thats a great video topic! thanks for the suggestion!

  • @robertbrost7777
    @robertbrost7777 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good stuff Matt. I love the jerkbait. I saw Randy talk about that upward jerk in a video. It works! Got a nice 4 pounder in March that way. Also, jerking the bait 2-3 times then “swimming” the bait maybe 6” makes the bait looked injured but only able to swim off slowly. Another easy target.

  • @kennyw6932
    @kennyw6932 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    If someone gets their shorts in a bind because of the titles you choose to use, it's because they believe they know more than you and aren't going to watch it no matter what. I've been around for 80 years, fished about 75 of them and have yet to scratch the surface on fishing techniques as everyone fishes different than you or I do and a wise old owl once chirped open the mind and close the mouth and you will undoubtedly learn something new. And by golly that old bird was correct. Keep the videos coming I enjoy them even if I know some of what you are describing. Cheerio and GO PAC!

  • @tommybounds3220
    @tommybounds3220 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for the video.

  • @michaelloucks4448
    @michaelloucks4448 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hey Matt good stuff bud thanks for the great info and God bless.

  • @AndrewFishman
    @AndrewFishman หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The several jerks and the snap up is exactly how I fish streamer flies and the like. A couple of quick side ways jerks of the rod and a snap up. Also how I fish spoons, spinners, many soft plastics and a lot of things. Pauses and upward fleeing motions are great triggers on most baits, lures and flies.

  • @albertoguerrero1657
    @albertoguerrero1657 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I like the video titles I’m new to bass fishing and like you said the title helps me to know what the video will be about

  • @lowspeedhighdrag566
    @lowspeedhighdrag566 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Glad to see someone throwing a jerk bait on spinning… I’ve needed help with the technique for a while, and I live in an extremely windy area where I’m often throwing jerk baits in 15+ mph winds. Hard to get distance for me with a bait caster in high wind and I always felt dumb throwing on spinning.

    • @timg185
      @timg185 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      KVD throws his on spinning a lot .

    • @MattStefanFishing
      @MattStefanFishing  ปีที่แล้ว

      i love jerkbaits on spinning gear

    • @fishingangler4315
      @fishingangler4315 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Don't feel bad throwing a spinning combo. I take three spinners and three BC's with me in my kayak. Most of the time I'm using spinning combo's because the finesse baits seem to work better where I fish. The have their time and place.

  • @N5KDA
    @N5KDA ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I have been surprised at the number of people that look at me strange when I fish jerkbaits in the summer. I've found the deeper diving suspending jerkbaits work great in the summer.

  • @mgdwj
    @mgdwj ปีที่แล้ว +1

    We’re getting rain down here in Texas as well. One of the lake I frequent has came up 8-9’ in the past 2 weeks. It added about 3500 acres of surface area.

  • @samuelschult985
    @samuelschult985 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for all the information and you know what, don't change a thing:)

  • @kerryschallon8879
    @kerryschallon8879 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I fished a tournament on Mark Twain lake early July. I dont have forward facing sonar. But still caught five 4 pounders. All on the Stunna.

  • @jkieffer123
    @jkieffer123 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video Matt and thank you for sharing these tips!! Would you still recommend jerk baits for bank anglers in shallower water and do you ever use a loop knot to create more action?
    Thanks again!!

    • @MattStefanFishing
      @MattStefanFishing  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes and yes. id use a slow rising jerkbait from the bank

    • @colobisman6132
      @colobisman6132 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​I fish for smallmouth exclusively from the bank and in a very snaggy, rocky lake here in Colorado. I fish the Berkeley hit stick which is a slow rising jerkbait and it works very well from shore.

  • @jw4701
    @jw4701 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video! Thanks for sharing, been wanting to up my jerkbait game!!

  • @jimrichards1798
    @jimrichards1798 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Really good point with the occasional upward jerk in the cadence.

  • @AmateurFloridaInshoreSportsman
    @AmateurFloridaInshoreSportsman 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You didn't offend me with any of your description. Appreciate your wisdom. Lots of useful info👍

    • @MattStefanFishing
      @MattStefanFishing  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks!

    • @deline8ed619
      @deline8ed619 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Right? And how do you not know it’s for the algorithm. Lol. The whole point of making a video is to get the views while we get the info and insight in return. Thanks Matt.

  • @B.A.Bassangler
    @B.A.Bassangler ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for all the help! Now if I could spend as much time practicing kayak control as I do watching YT, I'd be set...1st season fishing Jerks and am quickly seeing the need for technique specific lengths as well as the action. Your St Croix seems to load up well during the cast. Is it M or ML, and F or MF?

  • @robertcook8187
    @robertcook8187 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good information on your video I agree with everything the only thing I do differently is I use a baitcaster and good fishing

  • @scottehrlich6653
    @scottehrlich6653 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you

  • @rocknreelnrod
    @rocknreelnrod ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I use my rapala like a top water . Slow run it just below the surface . Pause , let it float up . Twitch , twitch pause . It seems to work in Florida .

  • @joshuagibson2520
    @joshuagibson2520 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm Husky Jerkin' till the day I die. Rapala has done me very well.

    • @joshuagibson2520
      @joshuagibson2520 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Perfect suspending jerkbait. HJ-6 is my preferred size, but sometimes HJ-8. Black and chrome. Always use 8lb line or less. I prefer 4 where I can get away with it but mostly use 6lb.

    • @MattStefanFishing
      @MattStefanFishing  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Husky jerk has caught me a ton of fish!

  • @jimmyjackson2361
    @jimmyjackson2361 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Like your Murray State t shirt!

  • @darcdiego14
    @darcdiego14 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’ve looked at your videos/entries you don’t have anything for High Rock Lake in North Carolina, and I am a kayak fisher so it’s a lot harder for me to get around as fast as you guys do With those bass boats.

    • @MattStefanFishing
      @MattStefanFishing  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ive never fished High rock but would love to one day.

  • @rvfishingyet
    @rvfishingyet ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I 100 % look forward to your 90% retrieve series videos. Does a bait caster make any difference for you?

    • @MattStefanFishing
      @MattStefanFishing  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      nope you can use one but i prefer spinning with jerkbaits.

  • @aarongreenlee7867
    @aarongreenlee7867 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Matt, was that a St. Croix blank you built up? I'm alway curious. I plan on buying the Mud Hole rod building kit and building some rods over the winter (starting with some ice fishing blanks in case of oopies) Great tips! I have not intentionally used an upward jerk, but I will throw that in from now on.

    • @MattStefanFishing
      @MattStefanFishing  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That was a st. croix premier 6'6" rod blank. I also build the MHX SJ-812 for jerkbaits. very similar blanks

  • @stevencochran4274
    @stevencochran4274 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video

  • @Tbowie13
    @Tbowie13 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That's funny you speak about that upward jerk. I do that as well, and there are days I blister fish when buddies can't buy a bite with the same bait. I snap my wrist backwards as well, as it gives the bait a different action. I fish lefty, and it just really seems to work well for me. I fish a JB year round and have for some time. I don't t make a habit of telling folks on my home lake that I use a JB year round on open water, but it works and works well. I tend to have alot more accidental walleye than most guys using the jb year round too.
    I also use a jb in shallow water with upward snaps the whole way fishing it like a fluke, and get bit well doing that. I think its different enough that fish aren't seeing it every time a boat goes by.

    • @MattStefanFishing
      @MattStefanFishing  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nothing wrong with accidental walleye catches!

    • @Tbowie13
      @Tbowie13 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MattStefanFishing Right, I'm certainly not complaining about it. 😊

  • @steventran3618
    @steventran3618 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the tips! What model rod is that that you’re using?

    • @MattStefanFishing
      @MattStefanFishing  ปีที่แล้ว

      this is a St. Croix Premier 6'6" ML spinning rod blank that i custom built

  • @harrisonnelson1064
    @harrisonnelson1064 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video Matt! Wondering if you have ever fished Holcombe lake/flowage. I’m headed there late September and have always struggled. Any pointers? Also if you made a lake map break down for fall on holcombe lake in the next week or so I would gladly purchase that before I head down there👍

    • @MattStefanFishing
      @MattStefanFishing  ปีที่แล้ว

      I have fished holcombe before and Id be able to get one done over labor day weekend for you. you can order one here if you like. fishthemoment.com/personal-lake-breakdown/fish-the-moment-personal-lake-breakdown-with-matt-stefan?rq=matt%20stefan

    • @harrisonnelson1064
      @harrisonnelson1064 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MattStefanFishing thanks for the reply! Is going up the river the best option to catch smallies or stay on the main lake? Appreciate all your content

  • @jordanroberts6939
    @jordanroberts6939 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Just had a ton of fun trying my first few casts this evening( mid augst) in our major river system. I had a massive stripper follow it to the shore and hammer it about 6 feet in front of me. My question is would using an oil or scent of some kind help to get them to commit?
    Great video tho! Thanx for the solid info with no fluff!

    • @MattStefanFishing
      @MattStefanFishing  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I believe it can help

    • @jordanroberts6939
      @jordanroberts6939 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@MattStefanFishing thanx! I'll load up with a few difernt scents front local sources like shad oil n such!

  • @timcarter9146
    @timcarter9146 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks for the videos very helpful.

  • @jamesrospopo3137
    @jamesrospopo3137 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Matt, I also build my rods using Mud Hole components. What setup (components) would you recommend from Mud Hole to fish this style ?

    • @MattStefanFishing
      @MattStefanFishing  ปีที่แล้ว

      Im going to do a build to catch video on this. But basically im using the SJ812 with the same components as this video. component list is in the video description.th-cam.com/video/Ck1lxPhivTs/w-d-xo.html

  • @Whitehalo117
    @Whitehalo117 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I caught my PB smallie on a jerkbait after poping it up. It works for sure

  • @PrometheusZandski
    @PrometheusZandski ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Rapala X-rap is the baddest boy on the block. Because it's neutrally buoyant, it can sit still. Just like a real fish. I like to think of it as a pause bait. It can cover a lot of water and stop on a dime. Once you have their attention with some of these sweet moves, just stop. You will torture those fish into biting just by being patient.
    Thanks for the good pointers. Things I will try this spring.

  • @mgdwj
    @mgdwj ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I have caught several long nose gar on a jerk bait. Those fish put up one heck of a fight.
    Thank you for taking the time to make these videos to help us out in our fishing.

    • @bloodybonescomic
      @bloodybonescomic ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I always heard that them gar were bad eatin'. Then I went to a fish fry where gar was in the fryer. It was the first to disappear. It was delicious.

    • @mgdwj
      @mgdwj ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@bloodybonescomic I have heard it both ways. Some say it’s the best fish to eat others say it’s absolutely disgusting.
      The next time I catch one I am going to try it and see

    • @NickleJ
      @NickleJ ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It was once very common in fish markets here in Louisiana, or so they say. I've eaten it a few times and liked it. They say it's important to get them on ice asap. Gar often thrive in dirty contaminated waterways that other fish can't tolerate, and Ive noticed that basically every consumption advisory I've ever read listed gar as an affected species. IMPORTANT THAT YOU DO NOT EAT THE ROE! It is stupid poisonous and will make you sick as hell.

    • @MattStefanFishing
      @MattStefanFishing  ปีที่แล้ว

      gar do like jerkbaits!

    • @mgdwj
      @mgdwj ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MattStefanFishing so far affect the position and mood of bass any? I’ve heard it both ways. If your seeing gar the bass ain’t there, and I’ve heard that bass don’t care if the gar are in the area.

  • @raypod6967
    @raypod6967 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A great bait for trolling in summer.

  • @clintperry799
    @clintperry799 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I wish I could put down the plastic worm and try other baits. But I just can't do it.🙂 Thanks for the video!

  • @smugjester7780
    @smugjester7780 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    It’s click bait. He’s a fisherman. It kinda makes sense.

  • @adrianthayer4591
    @adrianthayer4591 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Any suggestions on a weight set up to get my perch pattern Rappala out farther? Have had limited success using 2 split shots above a black barrel swivel with a 2.5 foot leader. I've only been bass fishing for 4 months in NE Washington so I know I'm doing unconventional retrieves because I don't know any better. A long cast and straight, medium speed retrieve with 3 jerks about every 15 feet seems to be working. Sometimes

    • @MattStefanFishing
      @MattStefanFishing  ปีที่แล้ว

      Try using lighter line to cast further. it makes a big difference. if you add to much weight the jerkbait will sink and not suspend which is usually not ideal

  • @basskirkster
    @basskirkster ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great tips. I love a good jerkbait bite. So much fun.

  • @kathyandwardmccaughey5619
    @kathyandwardmccaughey5619 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Matt, Do you always tie on your leader line to whatever you are fishing - it seems like it when I look close to your video. When would you use a snap swivel so you can quickly change lures?

    • @MattStefanFishing
      @MattStefanFishing  ปีที่แล้ว

      I will occasionally use a snap swivel for quick change and when using a crankbait. I generally dont with jerkbaits as i dont want to add any weight to them normally.

  • @kbone87
    @kbone87 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    CRIB REPORT: We have multiple bass and crappie on the sunken cypress trees. Seem to very active and curious! Super exciting stuff. Had a 3lb bass sizing up the camera. Seems like they have fully acclimated to new cover!

    • @MattStefanFishing
      @MattStefanFishing  ปีที่แล้ว

      AWESOME! Was this day 5? im kinda surprised it took this long

    • @kbone87
      @kbone87 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MattStefanFishing yes day 5 however I didn't put the camera on them on day 4 so they may have been there before I caught them on camera.

  • @ProstheticsandOrthotics
    @ProstheticsandOrthotics ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome video! Thank you! I know you said this is a custom built rod, I see it says st croix in the video. Can you recommend me a rod similar to the setup you have here that I can purchase? Appreciate it.

    • @MattStefanFishing
      @MattStefanFishing  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      its a st croix blank that you can buy in the stores as a st croix premier 6"6" ML spinning rod.

    • @ProstheticsandOrthotics
      @ProstheticsandOrthotics ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MattStefanFishing thank you!

    • @ProstheticsandOrthotics
      @ProstheticsandOrthotics ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MattStefanFishing would this rod also work well for throwing a single fluke rig? I’m looking to buy one rod that will work well with jerkbaits and throwing single flukes. Thanks for all your help.

  • @DanGriffin10
    @DanGriffin10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Matt, what action rod do you use? Moderate or Fast? THX.

  • @law1831
    @law1831 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I used to through the jerkbait on spinning. I throw it on a megabass p5 6'3 eliminator rod now that the reel makers have a nice variety of 70 sized reels that can handle 6lb line. My experience is I get way more bites on light line.

  • @vegasvato55
    @vegasvato55 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I like to tie a square bill that dives say 12-15 feet, and on a second rod I tie on a Suspending Jerk Bait that runs at 5-7 feet, and I can slow walk both profiles on the surface as wake baits. So, I am working every part of the water column from the surface to the depth of my diving lure, and everything in between with just 2 lures...

  • @shawn_r_schultzfishing4883
    @shawn_r_schultzfishing4883 ปีที่แล้ว

    Here's a somewhat related question, how often do you replace the fluorocarbon on your jerkbait rod? Do you feel like all the jerking breaks the line down quicker?

  • @PHATBASSASSASSIN
    @PHATBASSASSASSIN ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Have You had issues with the Revo SX drag I have had two of them and they have both went out after about six months and not heavy use on the spinning reel if so how do I fix this without buying a new real

  • @davebardfishing
    @davebardfishing ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Whats your line setup? How long is the FC leader? Especially for Summer Smallies.

    • @MattStefanFishing
      @MattStefanFishing  ปีที่แล้ว

      i fish 6lb fluorocarbon...no leader just all fluorocarbon

  • @MrDeputy83
    @MrDeputy83 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’m looking to buy a good spinning rod for my finesse jerkbaits…What brand and specs would you recommend other than the ones you build?

    • @MattStefanFishing
      @MattStefanFishing  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      the blank I was using in the video is a St. Croix premier, which is the same as the st. croix premier 7 FT ML spinning rod. Here is the link. its the rod I used to use before I started building my own. www.tacklewarehouse.com/St_Croix_Premier_Spinning_Rods/descpage-SCPSR.html?from=MSFG

    • @MrDeputy83
      @MrDeputy83 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MattStefanFishing thank you so much Matt! Your awesome man

  • @phillipstone3719
    @phillipstone3719 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey Matt do you ever swap the hooks out on the Stunna? I love the bait but it seems they are a little smaller than say a KVD strike King . I'm averaging about a 75 percent land rate with it.

    • @MattStefanFishing
      @MattStefanFishing  ปีที่แล้ว

      man I love the hooks on it and dont switch them out

    • @phillipstone3719
      @phillipstone3719 ปีที่แล้ว

      & I'm sure it could change the action which would probably not be a good thing. Thanks Matt

  • @jordanstechtalk9772
    @jordanstechtalk9772 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    How are these for shallow ponds with lots of that slimy moss on the bottom? I have one I’ve tried a bit with no luck, but want to give it another shot.

    • @MattStefanFishing
      @MattStefanFishing  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      great!

    • @jordanstechtalk9772
      @jordanstechtalk9772 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@MattStefanFishing Cool thanks! I’ll give it a try again soon.

  • @duanebledsoe7566
    @duanebledsoe7566 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What kind and size of line do you use on a spinning reel for jerkbaits?

    • @MattStefanFishing
      @MattStefanFishing  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I prefer 6 lb 100% Berkley trilene fluorocarbon

  • @johnlantz7278
    @johnlantz7278 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I use a small suspending jerk bait as a fineness lure very light line light parabolic rod small reel .this has produced winning days when guys struggle to catch keepers

  • @Thestrikezonetv
    @Thestrikezonetv ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Why are you not using a casting rod?

    • @MattStefanFishing
      @MattStefanFishing  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I get better action, depth, casting distance, and its easier on the body to us on spinning gear.

  • @robertveith2571
    @robertveith2571 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have told people for years you can fish a Rapala all year most said I was wrong I even caught walleye late in the evening almost dark and they hit the Rapala. I mostly use the black and silver or firetiger I too use
    spinning gear unless iam going for musky because I use the 5/8 oz or larger my spinning rod will go to 5/8oz but I think the bait caster goes better!!!!!

  • @eckharttolle-nq7qu
    @eckharttolle-nq7qu 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I 100% agree that no one knows how to use jerkbait. Even pros tug jerkbaits and don't get that true erratic wide darting side to side action. I saw an old video of Randy. He knows how to use a jerkbait.Tactiical bassin can't use a jerkbait. I saw their videos.
    If you want to see the correct jerkbaiting look at the promo video for the Jackall Squad Minnow

  • @mikegoodman8136
    @mikegoodman8136 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    How do you keep the line from blowing up on spinning

  • @toad465
    @toad465 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I've been doing this for years, but I have yet to figure out a good storage solution, any suggestions?

    • @MattStefanFishing
      @MattStefanFishing  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I just use Plano 3700

    • @toad465
      @toad465 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @MattStefanFishing Thanks, are you using those plastic hook covers? I've used the 3700 and Flambuas versions as well. It always ends up a mess due to over filling the box, I'm sure. But I've called down from the big glass boats to a tracker pro 170 and storage is an issue. Because I have a mental disorder that requires I take everything short the kitchen sink. 🤪 Even though I'll rig up 6 rods with different presentations and only actually use 2 or three once I figure out the fish.

  • @Surfer-727
    @Surfer-727 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You were wondering 10 months ago if the Berkley Stunna is as good or better than the Vision 110. What do you think now ?

    • @youtubzkoz
      @youtubzkoz ปีที่แล้ว +2

      110 has so much history to it... $ won, etc etc

    • @MattStefanFishing
      @MattStefanFishing  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      the stunna is a legit jerkbait

  • @franksancimino1297
    @franksancimino1297 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    9,000 views b4 dinner that's selling it brother ! Got a title ...2% of all us Bass fisherman r way 2 easily offended.....gotta have a "hook" can't call the movie teeth... Gotta call it ____Jaws ! Nothing a cold one won't cure ..great video as always u showed um.