My Reverse Wacky Rig! You’ve Never Seen This Before!

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  • This is my reverse wacky rig technique that i bet you’ve never seen before! It catches big bass!
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  • @johnrayner5599
    @johnrayner5599 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Holy cow that is pure gold right there!!! I can see so many uses for that rig its incredible!!! Mr Stefan the bait wizard!!!! Awesome tip on this one Matt!!!

  • @leeeck3866
    @leeeck3866 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    What an awesome setup can't wait to try it. This is why I am addicted to this channel.

  • @bassnakshi
    @bassnakshi ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Absolute bite-getter. I put this rig to use over the weekend at a local highland reservoir on a bluebird day on offshore structure after trying everything else with no success. Fish were suspended several feet off the bottom, and even the dropshot rig failed to get any bites. Threw this floating worm with a 3/8 oz free rig weight and immediately started getting fish to react. The coolest thing is watching the worm float up on livescope...right before a fish takes it. Caught fish when all others couldn't. Thanks again, Matt.

  • @bassnakshi
    @bassnakshi ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Great stuff, Matt. I've been using a "wacky free rig" with a sinking worm, but I will definitely start to incorporate the floating version. Thanks for sharing this secret. Heading over to TW now.

  • @kevinlynch6799
    @kevinlynch6799 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Just tried your “Floating Worm Free Rig” yesterday (Memorial Day Sunday). Lake was a Zoo with tons of recreational boaters, Waverunners, and just craziness. Water was chocolate milk color.
    In about 2-hours, I caught three Largemouth Bass with this technique. Largest was close to my Personal Best for this lake.
    Well done. Effective.
    I expect to crush them today as I plan to fish a secluded spring fed smallmouth bass pond where weed growth is probably 18” high already. Technique should be perfect!
    Thank you.
    Be Well.
    Life is Good.

  • @MrTapout619
    @MrTapout619 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is amazing!!! Thx for showing it. It’s the first time I see this trick. Absolutely amazing

  • @cjnugent4102
    @cjnugent4102 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That is such a brilliant idea! That definitely looks like a game changer! Can’t wait to try it out, thanks! 👍🏻🇺🇸🎣

  • @chundle09
    @chundle09 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    DUDE again has to be the most 🔥 tip on TH-cam in a long time. Always learning on this channel!

  • @rodcashman4793
    @rodcashman4793 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome information will try it when I can get out there. Thanks for sharing 🎣 👍

  • @lucascarter2277
    @lucascarter2277 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for the juice Matt! That is an awesome presentation!

  • @erichildreth7562
    @erichildreth7562 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is really great and thanks for showing this to us!!

  • @kanejude9063
    @kanejude9063 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great idea Matt. I really love the idea 💡

  • @oldschoolfishing4194
    @oldschoolfishing4194 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome info. Thanks for sharing.

  • @rippinlipz1840
    @rippinlipz1840 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Genius! That is an awesome technique 👏...def going to be given this one a go!! Great content!

  • @petehayduk8051
    @petehayduk8051 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That's pure juice right there!!! Awesome idea!!! Love it! I've always used floating worms, but that Zman floats way better than the couple different brands I have. This is my second time watching this video! Thanks Matt!!

  • @brianmastersfishing7587
    @brianmastersfishing7587 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the tip Matt!

  • @yuh8me
    @yuh8me ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thats amazing never even thought it possible. gonna try it saturday thanks

  • @SkunkMasterOutdoors
    @SkunkMasterOutdoors 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    That was absolutely phenomenal!! Thank you!!!

  • @rocks1954
    @rocks1954 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You Never Cease To Amaze Me!! Thank You!!!!! Your Friend From Northern Michigan!!!!!

  • @ccr8392
    @ccr8392 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Pretty cool, good explanation followed by a great demonstration

  • @roberts.2413
    @roberts.2413 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    great idea , thanks for sharing !

  • @jamesfaudeck540
    @jamesfaudeck540 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That is dope never even thought of that thanks for sharing I will put that to good use

  • @trevorschneiderfishing
    @trevorschneiderfishing ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Solid rig brotha! Thank you for sharing a pro tip!

  • @robertchadwick1552
    @robertchadwick1552 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That's wild. Thanks for sharing that technique. Looks fun to fish with.

  • @am2probassfishingjourney635
    @am2probassfishingjourney635 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow! That’s amazing! Thanks for sharing

  • @robertcook8187
    @robertcook8187 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for your good information and video and good fishing

  • @jjh31
    @jjh31 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Your right Matt, this will help catch folks some more fish.
    I use the same rig with a tube and place a styrofoam ear plug inside to give it a slow rise. Love to toss it around docks.

    • @bassman6211
      @bassman6211 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Shhhh 🤫😆

    • @MattStefanFishing
      @MattStefanFishing  ปีที่แล้ว +5

      awesome! thanks for sharing! i do the styrofoam trick for carolina rigging tubes

    • @RickBReviews
      @RickBReviews ปีที่แล้ว

      Sounds like another good idea.

    • @kevinhaley1150
      @kevinhaley1150 ปีที่แล้ว

      The secret is out shhh

  • @kennethhromcik8144
    @kennethhromcik8144 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    WOW, never thought about doing this with a worm. I have done something similar with an original floating Rapala.
    Thanks for the videos
    Tight lines and Godspeed

  • @bassmaster6980
    @bassmaster6980 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Whats up Matt . Im pumped to give this a go. Dope idea just a complete different look needed in such an overpressured lake like the big O in my local club tournaments. What size hook is the finese wide gap. ?

  • @Rich-it1mc
    @Rich-it1mc ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That's awesome. Always enjoy your content.

  • @Cornelius798
    @Cornelius798 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I definitely will get this. Thanks, Matt!

  • @mikeeller557
    @mikeeller557 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love it . Thanks Matt

  • @e.cabanjr7511
    @e.cabanjr7511 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I think that is a great idea! Thank you for sharing it.

  • @ro-cl2do
    @ro-cl2do ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice, Thanks Matt.

  • @fernandosantiago8451
    @fernandosantiago8451 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thats a great idea! Thank you!

  • @christiancognigni6234
    @christiancognigni6234 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very inventive/innovative idea! I need to try that, so much range of motion in the water column! I have been wacky-shotting a lot of the Z-Man worms but that's even better! I think the bait moves better on your rig... it almost swims around a little bit as it floats up. Killer action.

  • @aarongreenlee7867
    @aarongreenlee7867 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That is wicked cool. I'm trying it next time out!

  • @davidbaker1359
    @davidbaker1359 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow! Thanks for teaching a old man a great new trick! You can bet I’ll try that one next trip! 👍

  • @ToddReuterOutdoors
    @ToddReuterOutdoors 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow! This might be the best looking rig I’ve seen in a very long time!

  • @kirkreusch5704
    @kirkreusch5704 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I like this a lot. The best ideas are simple. 👍🏻🎣

  • @juleswinnfield826
    @juleswinnfield826 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Looks good. Thanks for the vid

  • @chefmatt6299
    @chefmatt6299 ปีที่แล้ว

    BRO! I don't know if I can point to another tip that blew my mind this much. Thank you!

  • @garywaynebates
    @garywaynebates ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great Stuff here Matt. I really like fishing the FREE Rig. This is a great alternative that the fish probably Don't see often. I can see this Reverse Wacky Rig really catching them. Thanks and keep up the great content......

  • @midwestfischerman
    @midwestfischerman ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Super clever Matt! I'm going to try this today with some Z-Man Bang StickZ. That's the Elaztech stickbait with zero salt and is totally buoyant. It's a tremendous Neko Rig plastic, now I have a new way to use the Bang StickZ.👍🏻🙌🏻👏🏻🎣

    • @MattStefanFishing
      @MattStefanFishing  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      give it a try. not all the zman baits are super buoyant. Im not very familiar with the bang stickz so im not sure it will work. but the zman floating wormz is awesome for this technique.

  • @roberthanson7528
    @roberthanson7528 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great tip as usual!

  • @fullsendfishing2363
    @fullsendfishing2363 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very cool, I’ll have to give that a shot … thanks !

  • @1304GT
    @1304GT ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Genius! Thanks for the tip!!!

  • @NettingwithNick
    @NettingwithNick 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I like that you think outside of the box. Always great information in your videos

  • @stevekeen7035
    @stevekeen7035 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cool video Matt. I fish a floating worm alot...but never like that. Gonna give it a try and send this video to my tournament partner and my dad. Love it.

  • @bloodybonescomic
    @bloodybonescomic ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It looks awesome. Gonna try it soon.

  • @carriep7812
    @carriep7812 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow, that's cool. Trying out later, or tomorrow, not sure. Thanks!

  • @bigmikefishingchonicles9950
    @bigmikefishingchonicles9950 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so much great tip love your channel

  • @johnterrell4041
    @johnterrell4041 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Sir, let me tell you that I love how honest you are about these things. KVD and Zman both make fluke style bait in various sizes that I have been using on this style of rig for a while now. They work awesome!!

  • @terrytresemer2864
    @terrytresemer2864 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Now that's one cool idea. Wish I had thought of it. I use a bobber stop to limit how close to the bottom I would get. Don't have to worry about that with the reverse free rig. You got another one on me!

  • @p38324
    @p38324 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Man this is awesome! I certainly haven't heard anybody talk about this before! Thanks Matt!

    • @MattStefanFishing
      @MattStefanFishing  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      well ive never seen anyone else do it. just something i thought up. not saying others havent done it but im not aware of anyone.

    • @p38324
      @p38324 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MattStefanFishing I'm definitely going to be trying it. Using the zman worm because it's very buoyant is something I hadn't thought of and I'm new to the free rig

  • @emilianobanzi9432
    @emilianobanzi9432 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome Matt! I use free rig in most of my wacky rig presentations but never tried a high floating bait

  • @edpelkey7798
    @edpelkey7798 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing tip to share Matt 💰 This has an amazing built in trigger to create a reaction strike 🍺

  • @kevinhaley1150
    @kevinhaley1150 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow love that rig I think I'm going to like it also thx for that tip keep em coming

  • @michaelloucks4448
    @michaelloucks4448 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hey Matt outstanding tip bro

  • @learningtofish7036
    @learningtofish7036 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you Matt.

  • @clintperry799
    @clintperry799 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks for that one , I love wacky fishing 🎣 That's a great idea 💡 ! Man I'm doing that !

  • @1_of_4
    @1_of_4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you excellent video!!!

  • @donaldprice5924
    @donaldprice5924 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I like this idea. Will be trying this one.

  • @bobsheller1427
    @bobsheller1427 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow amazing!! Thanks for sharing such a deadly secret Matt!

  • @weekendwarriorchick
    @weekendwarriorchick 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    So cool thanks!!❤

  • @audirtybird
    @audirtybird ปีที่แล้ว +1

    LOVE IT! You can rig a fluke, big TRD... so many different elaztech lures. Brilliant. Kudos

    • @MattStefanFishing
      @MattStefanFishing  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Has to be a high floater! The zman floating wormz is a super buoyant worm

    • @audirtybird
      @audirtybird ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@MattStefanFishing Word. I'll be experimenting with this one for sure. Looks super deadly

  • @13thworker45
    @13thworker45 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Now that’s a great tip. Thank you

  • @kevinbeaudean704
    @kevinbeaudean704 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks Matt. Neet o. Nose hooking the worm would be good also. That way it would look like a worm swimming to the bottom. I tried a tube with a ear plug in it, on a free rig, same principle. Should work, good luck with it.

    • @MattStefanFishing
      @MattStefanFishing  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I have tried nose hooking it but prefer hooking it wacky style

  • @northeastpac-man5692
    @northeastpac-man5692 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Damnnnn Matt!! Genius!! This will definitely get used

  • @timrhodes9407
    @timrhodes9407 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow that's awesome Mr Stefan thank you for showing that 👏 😀 👍

    • @MattStefanFishing
      @MattStefanFishing  ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you enjoyed it

    • @timrhodes9407
      @timrhodes9407 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MattStefanFishing I was watching one of your videos that you showed like a flashy swimmer but this clipped on the hook that you we're using and had the weight stamped on it also.Were can I get those for my Bass Tournaments. Tackle warehouse????.I forgot the company name you said it was chatbor something 🤔 like that. It was 2:30 this morning I was watching it.

  • @dontnonowuno9953
    @dontnonowuno9953 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Alright! now that is secret! So versatile and subtle. longtime fisherman who prides himself on my bait creativity and I can't believe I haven't tried that...floating worm on a free rig? ..you bet💪thank you Matt

  • @fish2much12
    @fish2much12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Seriously man amazing rig!!! I will be using this for sure!!!

  • @kamarte
    @kamarte ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you! Should be perfect for shallows.

  • @giovannim5101
    @giovannim5101 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great stuff Matt.....

  • @k1llerdir
    @k1llerdir ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I have a similar tech. I use 7'3" medium mod spinning 6lb P-Line Tactical Fluorocarbon with a swivel to 10lb mono with the weight between swivel and light wire wacky and same worm. I work it the same way.

  • @MrHabitat009
    @MrHabitat009 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Matt you’re awesome! Love the content

  • @jamesschexnaider7930
    @jamesschexnaider7930 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Using it for years for marsh bass.
    Have an area that they wanted red truck worm which I use H&R as they float better.
    Keeps the worm next to stumps when the tide or current keeps the worm from staying next to a stump or cypress tree.

  • @franksancimino1297
    @franksancimino1297 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    OMG U got me ! TNT ! Thank the heavens most guys won't give it the time it obviously deserves...Matt sir best lure tip ever ! Again OMG thank you...........

  • @jamesmcdougal1594
    @jamesmcdougal1594 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Now that's very interestingthanks for sharing

  • @JF71951
    @JF71951 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Going to try it.

  • @ralphhentges8023
    @ralphhentges8023 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome tip!

  • @markzajac5088
    @markzajac5088 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    WOW! I'll let you know how I do when I use this at night. Thanks Matt

  • @dysisjoel
    @dysisjoel ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great video as always, Matt. Question: How are the hooksets for this rig and how is the hook to land ratio? Thanks!

    • @MattStefanFishing
      @MattStefanFishing  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      i use an exposed hook and have no issues with hookups or landing them.

  • @kenpfeiffer4522
    @kenpfeiffer4522 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent idea Matt. I will give it a try on the Potomac River this spring. I assume this will work Texas rigged also when the grass gets growing during the summer?

  • @mmancino1982
    @mmancino1982 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice. Interesting idea!

  • @MrMichaelDodd
    @MrMichaelDodd ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome. Thanks Matt. I've been trying to perfect some "non-traditional" (at least to me) presentations. I think in fly fishing they call this an emerger. Aquatic life like mayflies at their most vulnerable stage as they float or swim from the bottom to the surface. Maybe it is hardwired, or maybe bass just get nostalgic about gorging on these type of creatures when they were kids 🙂. Cool idea for roaming fish in the shallows. I a geek for this fish biology stuff.

    • @MattStefanFishing
      @MattStefanFishing  ปีที่แล้ว

      Me too! im always tying to think of stuff like this!

  • @neilgwinn7378
    @neilgwinn7378 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Matt your going to turn is all into pro fisherman. Thanks buddy can’t wait to try it

  • @gerryhazelton9569
    @gerryhazelton9569 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Brilliant love it .

  • @randyadams3449
    @randyadams3449 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So do you have a stop of some sort at the end of your line for a weight stop? Could you show a video on how you actually rig it?
    Tnx for the tips....love your channel.

    • @MattStefanFishing
      @MattStefanFishing  ปีที่แล้ว

      i dont use a stop but you could. What i showed in the video is exactly how i rig it

  • @sonofafisherman743
    @sonofafisherman743 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome man thanks 👍

  • @timhintzsche
    @timhintzsche ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Looks great in the water

  • @maxcole3930
    @maxcole3930 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have never done it with a free rig, which is a good idea. But I fish dropshot & wacky drop shots with zman worms & other zman baits. I have ton of zman baits & really like most of them! The razer shads on texas rigs also good. Looks like a small fish pecking on bottom

    • @MattStefanFishing
      @MattStefanFishing  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      the zman floating worms floats much better than other zman baits. you cant do this with all of their products

  • @lucapelati
    @lucapelati ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Woow, this is fantastic, I love it.

  • @torrelwallace7955
    @torrelwallace7955 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Gotta try that

  • @MrJohnB-qs6dp
    @MrJohnB-qs6dp ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for that tip Matt!! Will have to keep this one from my nephew!! lol Been telling him of tips and he's crushing them but I'm not on this one. Stay Safe & God Bless!!

  • @tommystreater1194
    @tommystreater1194 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Now that is awesome 👌

  • @RickBReviews
    @RickBReviews ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome idea 👍💡

  • @thesonorandesertangler
    @thesonorandesertangler ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm going to try this with the ZMan Toadz 🔥🔥🔥

  • @fishaholic122
    @fishaholic122 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Tips like this will keep people coming back

  • @greenpighunter6930
    @greenpighunter6930 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent