Hey Matt….thanks for the tip. I asked you about the issue I had with the line wrapping the front prop when you discussed the baits you used and you said you’d address it and you did. I thought I was doing something wrong!! Hey since you went over the baits you used at Okeechobee you can’t find a spin rocket online anywhere!! I hope Berkley appreciates you increasing the prop bait sales by 1000%!! I like the Lucky Craft Kelly Jordan prop bait….smaller profile than that but I can’t find one those right now but I will be getting one and the plastic props make a different sound to boot!! Thanks again for answering my prop tangling question!! 👍
For subtle, the old Torpedo or Bang o lure tail prop. More action go to the twin spin or devil horse. On the obnoxious end of the spectrum old wood chopper, (had aspirations of chasing Peacock Bass in Brazil back in the day). Fun bite. Most always target oriented fishing.
I fish a couple prop baits but fish them less than I would like specifically because of the line twisting around the prop. Thank you for the tip that will have me fish a prop topwater more this year
I myself have never used the Berkeley version of this lure. For quite a few years here in Florida, I've thrown the Devil's Horse. My best tip is short, slow pulls.
Couldn't find these. Went and picked up a Rapala xRap prop. Thing looks gooood in the water. Just need it to get a little warmer than the '30s to really test er' out.
Had about 1hr to chuck at a reservoir today. 7 miles outside of Philly. Got bit twice throwing a white Picasso all-terrain with a 6” spro wave tail trailer, also white …. If I had all day, it would’a been offensive!
Best informative prop bait video i have seen on TH-cam. I just bought a spin rocket over weekend after watching you fish during your tournament. Thanks again!
I have always used tubing the size of the red "straw" that comes with WD-40 for prop baits such as Devils Horses . You can peg it in place with a piece of a wooden tooth pick to keep the line out of the front prop . Sometimes you can find clear straws that come with spray cans of brake or contact cleaner and those are best .
@@williamgould2470 products that come in spray cans with a piece of straight tubing referred to as a "straw" taped to the can . WD-40, Contact cleaners , and Brake cleaners often have these straws included .
Matt have you tried using a Bimini Twist Knot in front of the Spin Rocket or does the tubing work better? Also your prediction of more blue in 2023 came true with the black/blue blue tip worm took 1 and 3 at the Bass Pro Tour have you tried that worm yet?
Great tip on the bobber stopper and plastic tubing!!! Wonder where i can purchase some of that small diameter plastic tubing? I've used a devils horse with success in the past. Will definitely try the spin rocket. Thanks for all of tips and techniques you show us on a daily basis.
🍺Thanks Matt. I personally choose to throw some of my favorite “top waters”(spooks, frogs, poppers) to specific targets then if no bites I follow that up with a spy bait to see if they want it a bit more sub surface. I prefer my spy baits to have small blades and flat bottoms but I use larger bladed spy baits as my “prop bait” because there are so many more sizes/colors available in that so called technique/category.🤠
I've run tubing on my woodchopper fished the same way. Back twenty years ago I gave away my Devil Horses because of the line and front prop. It just got two aggravating before I learned the tubing trick. The boy next door loved it! And catches fish on it. The ice is melting and I'll be trying the spin rocket soon.
Thanks for the tip about the bobber stop. I will try that next time I am using a topwater. I have had great luck in the past with the Devils Horse and Dying Flutter. I will also try the Spin Rocket. It looks great and I like the plastic props. The metal ones on the other baits have to be tuned to spin right. Thanks again.
Got the shipping confirmation on my hover rig order today! Looking forward to putting them to work.! Now your showing me something else to check out 🤣🤣
I’ve looked at every online fishing store I can think if and nobody has the Spin Rocket, that includes Berkeley’s online store. I’ve also checked EBay and Amazon. I had one until two years ago to a big northern pike while fishing for smallmouth up north. I wish I could find some.
Have you ever tried to fully hook a bass in the mouth with just your hand and a hook, there mouths are to hard to do that. Bass get fully hooked on 6LB. slack line that is what I do not seem to understand ? They must have some serious PSI jaw pressure ?
Execent tip on the surgical tubing. I would have the line wrapped around the prop and then taken it off. Will give that a try. Hope someday a pro asks me for a bait. Met Tako Ito on Cayuga lake last year in one of our tournaments but he didn't ask for a bait
Surely a devil's horse copy, NOT an improvement. Different sound with plastic props but the great thing about the DH (which anyone can still get) is you can adjust the amount of splash the props make by bending them, out for more splash and noise and in for less, which is great when you want a slower or faster retrieve or twitch. The plastic blades make it a one trick pony IMO, cheaper to make and thus more profit. Like your vids Matt but no thanks Berkley.
Completely disagree but to each their own. Honestly a devils horse in my opinion is no where near as good as the top prop baits on the market and i wont even throw them anymore. I also prefer the clear plastic blades over metal blades since they spin better, make better sound, and dont reflect sunlight. But again stick with what you have confidence in.
I think that spin rocket may have been discontinued as I can't find it at any of my outlit's. I did purchase 2 of the smaller ones with the same type of blades black and remember the name
But I can't remember the name of the smaller one. When I use a devil's horse and there are some pretty good ripples on the water then I do jerk it harder
Matt, What are your thoughts on the spin rocket vs the spin bomb? Is there a time or place you would choose the bomb instead or is the rocket just the BOMB😁?
I have to say, the horny toad is my #1 early spring topwater. I also try the devils horse a little bit but for me the horny toad gets bit very early in the spring. What are your thoughts on the bx waking minnow for early spring?
Hey Matt….thanks for the tip. I asked you about the issue I had with the line wrapping the front prop when you discussed the baits you used and you said you’d address it and you did. I thought I was doing something wrong!! Hey since you went over the baits you used at Okeechobee you can’t find a spin rocket online anywhere!! I hope Berkley appreciates you increasing the prop bait sales by 1000%!! I like the Lucky Craft Kelly Jordan prop bait….smaller profile than that but I can’t find one those right now but I will be getting one and the plastic props make a different sound to boot!! Thanks again for answering my prop tangling question!! 👍
i just hope they keep making them!
Me too!!
Love that tubing tip. Plumber for the win once again. You'd be amazed how many private spots I fish in my plumbing truck.
haha
Good tip. Thanks. I need to give prop baits a try. I personally haven't had much luck with them.
give them a try!
Love this lure...you couldnt recommend a better under the radar top water bait than the spin rocket
Very true!
My favorite is the Rapala X-Rap Prop. Produces vicious strikes. I've also used a Devil's Horse although the paint doesn't hold up as well.
thanks for sharing!
I love the tip with the tubing and bobber stop, I will give that a try, I hope they dont stop making that bait,Im having trouble finding any!!!
im hearing discontinued rumores
I got my Hover Strollers in today! Guess what I'll be doing tomorrow! Can't wait!!
the right size was mailed today
@@MattStefanFishing Awesome! Thank you!
For subtle, the old Torpedo or Bang o lure tail prop. More action go to the twin spin or devil horse. On the obnoxious end of the spectrum old wood chopper, (had aspirations of chasing Peacock Bass in Brazil back in the day). Fun bite. Most always target oriented fishing.
thanks for sharing
Thanks for that great tip on the tubing!!! Stay Safe & God Bless!!!!
You bet
Thanks for the juice!
You bet!
I fish a couple prop baits but fish them less than I would like specifically because of the line twisting around the prop. Thank you for the tip that will have me fish a prop topwater more this year
you bet!
I myself have never used the Berkeley version of this lure. For quite a few years here in Florida, I've thrown the Devil's Horse. My best tip is short, slow pulls.
give this a try!
This was a very cool video. The usual awesome tip with the on the water aspect. Solid work. I like the whopper/choppo/yozuri prop.
Thanks! 👍
Couldn't find these. Went and picked up a Rapala xRap prop. Thing looks gooood in the water. Just need it to get a little warmer than the '30s to really test er' out.
sounds good!
Had about 1hr to chuck at a reservoir today. 7 miles outside of Philly. Got bit twice throwing a white Picasso all-terrain with a 6” spro wave tail trailer, also white …. If I had all day, it would’a been offensive!
haha
Best informative prop bait video i have seen on TH-cam. I just bought a spin rocket over weekend after watching you fish during your tournament. Thanks again!
awesome!
Great tip...Good luck...
Thanks 👍
Good one, Matt
thanks!
best of luck this week
Thanks!
Anything you throw in the spring catches giants
i wish
I have always used tubing the size of the red "straw" that comes with WD-40 for prop baits such as Devils Horses . You can peg it in place with a piece of a wooden tooth pick to keep the line out of the front prop . Sometimes you can find clear straws that come with spray cans of brake or contact cleaner and those are best .
Nice tip I’ll b trying this thanks from ohio
Where are you finding that small of tubing.
@@williamgould2470 products that come in spray cans with a piece of straight tubing referred to as a "straw" taped to the can .
WD-40, Contact cleaners , and Brake cleaners often have these straws included .
@@kls2020 Thank you
thanks for sharing!
Matt have you tried using a Bimini Twist Knot in front of the Spin Rocket or does the tubing work better? Also your prediction of more blue in 2023 came true with the black/blue blue tip worm took 1 and 3 at the Bass Pro Tour have you tried that worm yet?
I have not tried that knot
I have none YET, Thanks Matt. I just got my order while watching this video.
Awesome!
Love the technologies on the latest poppers. I just wanna say I love how you prioritized your videos. I see what you did. That's great YTubing.
haha
Great tip on the bobber stopper and plastic tubing!!! Wonder where i can purchase some of that small diameter plastic tubing? I've used a devils horse with success in the past. Will definitely try the spin rocket. Thanks for all of tips and techniques you show us on a daily basis.
Glad to help
The tubing information is a great idea. Thanks for sharing.
Glad it was helpful!
That boat took the wake well..I was waiting for the camera to start rocking..lol
haha
Thanks for the info. Congratulations on the finish in Florida!
thanks!
Loved it
Awesome!
I like the ideal of bomber stop and tubing. What size is the surgical tubing you were using?
1/8"
Good tip with the surgical tubing.
thanks!
🍺Thanks Matt. I personally choose to throw some of my favorite “top waters”(spooks, frogs, poppers) to specific targets then if no bites I follow that up with a spy bait to see if they want it a bit more sub surface. I prefer my spy baits to have small blades and flat bottoms but I use larger bladed spy baits as my “prop bait” because there are so many more sizes/colors available in that so called technique/category.🤠
good info thanks for sharing!
I've run tubing on my woodchopper fished the same way. Back twenty years ago I gave away my Devil Horses because of the line and front prop. It just got two aggravating before I learned the tubing trick. The boy next door loved it! And catches fish on it. The ice is melting and I'll be trying the spin rocket soon.
come on spring!
Great tips and information on your video's I always have one tied on and good fishing 🎣
Right on
I picked up a few of the Spin Rockets after you talked about them a few months ago and I'm not a Rocket Scientist either. I liked that pun, lol.
haha
The Spin Rocket reminds me a lot of the Smithwick Devil’s Horse. Haven’t fished it in years and don’t why. It was a great topwater bait.
similar
Thanks for the tip about the bobber stop. I will try that next time I am using a topwater. I have had great luck in the past with the Devils Horse and Dying Flutter. I will also try the Spin Rocket. It looks great and I like the plastic props. The metal ones on the other baits have to be tuned to spin right. Thanks again.
good lcuk!
Got the shipping confirmation on my hover rig order today! Looking forward to putting them to work.! Now your showing me something else to check out 🤣🤣
awesome!
Justin Lucas got me buying those. I’ve even caught fish in Arkansas on them. I like how buoyant it is vs the rapala version.
he got me buying them haha
Hey Matt, where can i get my hands on the spin rocket?
sold out everywhere
when's the next bassacer?
coming soon!
I’ve looked at every online fishing store I can think if and nobody has the Spin Rocket, that includes Berkeley’s online store. I’ve also checked EBay and Amazon. I had one until two years ago to a big northern pike while fishing for smallmouth up north. I wish I could find some.
tough to find right now
I feel lame admitting it but somehow I don’t think I’ve ever fished a prop bait 😮
give it a try
Have you ever tried to fully hook a bass in the mouth with just your hand and a hook, there mouths are to hard to do that. Bass get fully hooked on 6LB. slack line that is what I do not seem to understand ? They must have some serious PSI jaw pressure ?
yep
Execent tip on the surgical tubing. I would have the line wrapped around the prop and then taken it off. Will give that a try. Hope someday a pro asks me for a bait. Met Tako Ito on Cayuga lake last year in one of our tournaments but he didn't ask for a bait
thanks!
Surely a devil's horse copy, NOT an improvement. Different sound with plastic props but the great thing about the DH (which anyone can still get) is you can adjust the amount of splash the props make by bending them, out for more splash and noise and in for less, which is great when you want a slower or faster retrieve or twitch. The plastic blades make it a one trick pony IMO, cheaper to make and thus more profit. Like your vids Matt but no thanks Berkley.
Completely disagree but to each their own. Honestly a devils horse in my opinion is no where near as good as the top prop baits on the market and i wont even throw them anymore. I also prefer the clear plastic blades over metal blades since they spin better, make better sound, and dont reflect sunlight. But again stick with what you have confidence in.
What lb test mono are u throwing that on
14 or 17
I think that spin rocket may have been discontinued as I can't find it at any of my outlit's. I did purchase 2 of the smaller ones with the same type of blades black and remember the name
But I can't remember the name of the smaller one. When I use a devil's horse and there are some pretty good ripples on the water then I do jerk it harder
im hearing similar rumors
Is that just aquarium tubing
i get it at a mediacal supply store
Matt,
What are your thoughts on the spin rocket vs the spin bomb? Is there a time or place you would choose the bomb instead or is the rocket just the BOMB😁?
i prefer the spin rocket
Do these "Devil's Horse" style propbaits work outside of Florida, or are you using other styles of propbaits?
They'll work elsewhere
yes sir!
no fish? why would i buy that? asking for a friend...:)
He's practicing with clipped hooks
hahaha my hooks are cut off and i caught plenty in the tournament on it. watch any of the recap videos from the tournament
I have to say, the horny toad is my #1 early spring topwater. I also try the devils horse a little bit but for me the horny toad gets bit very early in the spring. What are your thoughts on the bx waking minnow for early spring?
its a good one!
👍👍👍👍👍
thanks for watching
You took that very well. They came a little too close for my temper 0:55
haha