Replacement arrived!By the way, I did forget to mention that the original lure did have a decent strike however as most anglers will attest you can get a hit th-cam.com/users/postUgkxCbNOWAGmn6nfbCbJDmasvBq7J38KZNw2 and fish will hang on and release lure. I used the replacement lure yesterday and ran thru a Shimano Waxwing, Kastmaster, Bobber (set to sink). I found the does run deep (I casting on the flats 3.5'). Make sure you adjust your rate of retrieve and rod tip angle (up) to prevent getting snagged on bottom. Used it a couple of times and action was very lifelike (looked like local bait fish for trevally), craftsmanship very good....however eyeball fell out. I asked for replacement and it is on it's way! It was very easy to change out treble to single inline hook.
As a fishergal, I appreciate you telling us the conditions, technique and topography of where and when to fish this! Thanks so much, it looks like it presents perfectly!
Great tip. I use the Zman Minnowz & Diezel Minnowz coupled with the Bulletz weedless jig heads to do the same thing. You can buy a whole bag of Zman plastics and the jig heads for the price of a single dork sleeper. The raised fin on the Minnowz also helps hook concealment. The Bulletz weights keep it on the bottom. You can also interchange parts to get the weight and color you want, something you can’t do with the dork slapper. And the Minnowz plastics are way more versatile as you can use them on plain or bladed jig heads, drop shots, chatterbait trailers, etc. Way more versatile and less $$$. Definitely time for this technique now.
Why don't you get a 10 gallon aquarium for 5 bucks off craigslist (not 50 at pet store) and use an ice fishing rod, or tie a piece of line to the top end of a normal rod and show us the action of the bait? Especially if you make lots of these videos? You can make shorts too doing it! ✌💖
Randy I love the dark sleepers ., I want to add that there is also a 1oz size as well, and the dark sleeper has a unique rate of fall,, a 1oz dark sleeper has the same rate of fall as a 3/4 jig the 3/4oz dark sleeper has the same rate of fall as a 1/2oz jig, 1/2oz dark sleeper same rate of fall as 3/8oz jig etc etc
Thank you Randy. Now I understand why I’m having no success. Our water visibility is less than a foot much of the year. I’m certain that as our lakes clear up, I’ll achieve success.
The 1/4 oz. size is a snag magnet, but found the 1/2 size works well under the right conditions. No less than 12 lb. test for sure, but even so, expect to lose some even fishing lakes that are relatively bare.
Clear water, bluffs, and crank it as fast as you can. The orange belly one looks like a blue Gill, and the bass will hammer it in the month of may. It is the best swimbait made.
Does anyone one else feel you should error on the heavy side with this bait? The keel seems to ride the bait up a bit. The only place I have had trouble fishing this is in wood cover so save your money and try something else in that situation.
Thank you, Randy, I have a question about the "View Products" list, is your channel monetized for each item we click on and then view, or do we have to purchase an item? Please advise, thank you.
Honestly, it's not very productive for me. I'd rather pitch a jig with a better weed guard. The weed guard on the dark sleeper is not very good, for that reason i just cut it off and fish it in less covered areas
@@BornAgain717 Yep , I'm not a fan. The Berkeley Agent E is a very similar bait , and doest get hung up like the dark sleeper. Cost much less. Think there are two in a pack.
I have given these a shot for 3 years now. zero fish so far. I will not give up on it. but I must be doing it wrong. also I fish mostly muddy water. so I may not be the right guy.
Mega bass over priced as most of thier baits are, it's a gobe Imitation like they use on great likes for small mouth, not saying it's not decent bait, just over priced,
To be frank, anyone who buys this gimmick cannot fish. 1. This is a jig 2. This lure is weighted too heavy to have any good action 3. The tail is too small to be seen or to entice fish. Terrible on the swim 4. Too expensive for lead and plastic 5. It's not weedless or snag-proof 6. Yall just don't know how to fish. Why not use something better like a jig or swimbait? Too many bums in this game I tell yall. Come at me. Prove me wrong. This is why I make easy money.
Replacement arrived!By the way, I did forget to mention that the original lure did have a decent strike however as most anglers will attest you can get a hit th-cam.com/users/postUgkxCbNOWAGmn6nfbCbJDmasvBq7J38KZNw2 and fish will hang on and release lure. I used the replacement lure yesterday and ran thru a Shimano Waxwing, Kastmaster, Bobber (set to sink). I found the does run deep (I casting on the flats 3.5'). Make sure you adjust your rate of retrieve and rod tip angle (up) to prevent getting snagged on bottom. Used it a couple of times and action was very lifelike (looked like local bait fish for trevally), craftsmanship very good....however eyeball fell out. I asked for replacement and it is on it's way! It was very easy to change out treble to single inline hook.
As a fishergal, I appreciate you telling us the conditions, technique and topography of where and when to fish this! Thanks so much, it looks like it presents perfectly!
I appreciate the wisdom that you have passed down to us. I think many people don’t realize how great of an impact you give.
Great tip. I use the Zman Minnowz & Diezel Minnowz coupled with the Bulletz weedless jig heads to do the same thing. You can buy a whole bag of Zman plastics and the jig heads for the price of a single dork sleeper. The raised fin on the Minnowz also helps hook concealment. The Bulletz weights keep it on the bottom. You can also interchange parts to get the weight and color you want, something you can’t do with the dork slapper. And the Minnowz plastics are way more versatile as you can use them on plain or bladed jig heads, drop shots, chatterbait trailers, etc. Way more versatile and less $$$. Definitely time for this technique now.
Lol, pretty funny if that was intentional? 'Dork' Sleeper
Dork = paying $10 for a single jig like anything in the Megacost “sleeper” line.
@@mistertwister1816 Good news, Amazon has "knockoffs" (they're exactly the same as far as I can tell) for cheap.
ZBoy still needs to make a Slim in 4 inch.
@@mistertwister1816 lol. Never heard of Megacost. I invented Megaass tho.
Why don't you get a 10 gallon aquarium for 5 bucks off craigslist (not 50 at pet store) and use an ice fishing rod, or tie a piece of line to the top end of a normal rod and show us the action of the bait? Especially if you make lots of these videos? You can make shorts too doing it! ✌💖
Randy I love the dark sleepers ., I want to add that there is also a 1oz size as well, and the dark sleeper has a unique rate of fall,, a 1oz dark sleeper has the same rate of fall as a 3/4 jig the 3/4oz dark sleeper has the same rate of fall as a 1/2oz jig, 1/2oz dark sleeper same rate of fall as 3/8oz jig etc etc
Your whole channel is the juice! Ol skool bass hawging tips! Unfiltered listen up boy’s schools in session! Thanks Randy
Thank you Randy. Now I understand why I’m having no success. Our water visibility is less than a foot much of the year. I’m certain that as our lakes clear up, I’ll achieve success.
A very realistic gobi imitator, that's why it works on relatively clean bottoms.
The 1/4 oz. size is a snag magnet, but found the 1/2 size works well under the right conditions. No less than 12 lb. test for sure, but even so, expect to lose some even fishing lakes that are relatively bare.
Clear water, bluffs, and crank it as fast as you can. The orange belly one looks like a blue Gill, and the bass will hammer it in the month of may. It is the best swimbait made.
We caught a bunch of spotted among the kayakers from shore with a swimbait designed by tournament anglers. The look on their faces was priceless.
Looks good and I just ordered one to try out. Thanks
Thank You
Thanks for the information, always appreciate your insight.
Awesome channel.
I do a 2-3 foot drag on the bottom before i hop it. Seems to work well that way too.
I use mine as sort of a jig replacement. Gotta say...it works, and I'm pretty skeptical usually about product placement videos.
Thanks Randy. Great juice as always.
thanks
Thank you for introducing a new technique!
Does anyone one else feel you should error on the heavy side with this bait? The keel seems to ride the bait up a bit. The only place I have had trouble fishing this is in wood cover so save your money and try something else in that situation.
I've been using this and the sleeper gill not alot of fish maybe I need a snap.ring ?
I've had mine for several years now, if anyone knows the goby in the Great Lakes area it's that.
I just got some of the dark sleeper in purch color
Perch.
Pooch
Peach
Pouch
Thanks Randy I have a ? if it is fished like a jig why is it a visual thing when a jig isn't?
How many sleepers did you burn through to catch 75 bass? 😂
I had a picture of the one I use that day. Basically the only thing left on it was the head.
Thank you, Randy, I have a question about the "View Products" list, is your channel monetized for each item we click on and then view, or do we have to purchase an item? Please advise, thank you.
How do you know what kind of bottom you’re fishing over?
Drag a jig across the bottom, should be able to bet a decent feel of what the bottom is made up of
Honestly, it's not very productive for me. I'd rather pitch a jig with a better weed guard. The weed guard on the dark sleeper is not very good, for that reason i just cut it off and fish it in less covered areas
How's the hook up rate ?
I've tried to like this bait for years. For a weedless bait. It sure does get hung up alot. In two years time . I've caught 1 fish on it.
I lost one the other day probably got 10 cast out of it, if that.
@@BornAgain717 Yep , I'm not a fan. The Berkeley Agent E is a very similar bait , and doest get hung up like the dark sleeper. Cost much less. Think there are two in a pack.
The agent E is literally Berkleys Dark Sleeper knock off, that's why it is so simular.... haven't tried either, going to try both
I bought some of the cheap ones online and they did not even swim right at all the plastic was too stiff
75 Fish, should have tried it in your last Tournament,
I have given these a shot for 3 years now. zero fish so far. I will not give up on it. but I must be doing it wrong. also I fish mostly muddy water. so I may not be the right guy.
They are not very productive in water Vizza Bility, less than 3 feet
Gobe!
You might be exaggerating by 50 fish give or take
Not
I caught a dink lol
Mega bass over priced as most of thier baits are, it's a gobe Imitation like they use on great likes for small mouth, not saying it's not decent bait, just over priced,
To be frank, anyone who buys this gimmick cannot fish. 1. This is a jig 2. This lure is weighted too heavy to have any good action 3. The tail is too small to be seen or to entice fish. Terrible on the swim 4. Too expensive for lead and plastic 5. It's not weedless or snag-proof 6. Yall just don't know how to fish. Why not use something better like a jig or swimbait? Too many bums in this game I tell yall. Come at me. Prove me wrong. This is why I make easy money.
I have 100 bucks to Bass Pro, gonna go and get some different color 3" for the lily pads!