These Are The Winning Baits From LaCrosse!

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  • This is how I won the MLF Invitational on the Mississippi River!
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  • @paulziebell2479
    @paulziebell2479 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Watching the tournament and seeing you win was like my team winning the superbowl. I've watched your channel and learned so much. This summer I've caught more fish and caught pb bass, trout, and perch...and I'm not done yet. You have blessed your subs with knowledge and I truly believe God blessed you back. It was great to see a humble pro bass fisherman and family man win. Congrats again!!!

  • @mychalking4416
    @mychalking4416 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I'm very proud to know that you are one of the best anglers I've had the pleasure of learning from. Congratulations on the win big guy, I'd love to see you do it again!

    • @zachg5356
      @zachg5356 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Agreed, he is one of the very best. Taught me a ton!!

    • @MattStefanFishing
      @MattStefanFishing  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      thanks so much

  • @billpatterson6249
    @billpatterson6249 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are easy to cheer for. You provide solid content with no BS. Your video about the correct way to tie a snell knot was invaluable for me. Won some money because of it. Give em hell on the BPT and at Redcrest.

  • @wheatstatedude8343
    @wheatstatedude8343 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congratulations, Matt! You definitely put the hours in. Your a hammer!

  • @richardblake4777
    @richardblake4777 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another great video Matt, I enjoy all the little details you add. Could listen to you talking bass all day. You have a knack for making it interesting and a genuine way to present your message. Thanks again.

  • @rickaurand5384
    @rickaurand5384 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I enjoy you channel so much. Just down to earth conversation about fishing. Good fishing going forward 👍

  • @Mr.Higgs.
    @Mr.Higgs. ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So awesome to see you win this event.

  • @bassngal3314
    @bassngal3314 ปีที่แล้ว

    Matt again congrats and we that follow you appreciate the shout out!

  • @JohnLong02245
    @JohnLong02245 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congrats on your first win! 🏆 I’m sure more will come. Bottom line focus is the biggest advantage you can have in those situations and you got it done. 👏👏👏👍🎣

  • @tannerwi
    @tannerwi ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love your videos. So happy you won. All that hard work paying off. Looking forward to next year!!!

  • @herbsteiner1013
    @herbsteiner1013 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video, I watched the entire thing. I live in TX so what applies to me is your discussion of what you did, where you were, what bait you were using, the time factor, etc. So I just analyzed what I did this morning... where I started, where was the sun, what lures I tried, where I went to next, etc. etc. etc. I became aware of arbitrary activities hours after they occurred. Eye opening, thanks to listening to your analysis of your tournament. Muchas gracias from Spicewood TX. 😀

  • @fishingwithollie1021
    @fishingwithollie1021 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for all you do, you and Randy Blaukhet are two men I look up to, and are trying to follow in yalls footsteps.

  • @randyoakes7238
    @randyoakes7238 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congratulations Matt !! AWESOME

  • @kayakfishingwisconsin
    @kayakfishingwisconsin ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congratulations Matt!!

  • @kevinross2442
    @kevinross2442 ปีที่แล้ว

    Congrats Matt!!! I am excited to watch you fishing in the BPT next season.

  • @bernietmusic
    @bernietmusic ปีที่แล้ว

    Congratulations on the win and thanks so much for the detailed video explaining your practice, tournament and thought process! Very entertaining and helpful. I fish those pools once a year for a week in rhe fall, probably last 25 years. So its super interesting to see your video. In the last ten years I've fished near record high and low water levels over there. Always do well but its sometimes a struggle to figure out. Can't imagine the anxiety you had waiting to lock back. Best wishes in the future! I'm a follower of yours, the most humble, knowledgeable, fisherman and person I've come across!

  • @mikegrazzo7696
    @mikegrazzo7696 ปีที่แล้ว

    Congratulations Matt. Thanks for all the tips you share.

  • @BrianGaberFishing
    @BrianGaberFishing ปีที่แล้ว

    Congratulations Matt! Very cool to see the success.

  • @kelvinlloysellis5976
    @kelvinlloysellis5976 ปีที่แล้ว

    Congratulations Matt I am so pleased for you. Really enjoy it when someone I can relate to does so well. Really enjoy the way you include your family in your triumphs and I am a fellow rod builder who really enjoys custom making my own rods for my own particular fishing situations.

  • @michaelgraham7316
    @michaelgraham7316 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great job. Great advice. I have been watching most of your videos for the last year. Glad to see you get the win.

  • @Hshshdfb
    @Hshshdfb ปีที่แล้ว

    Matt you’ve taught me so much over the past couple months from watching your channel I’ve caught so many fish with your tips congrats on the win it was well deserved!

  • @rvfishingyet
    @rvfishingyet ปีที่แล้ว

    Happy to support your channel. Learning a crazy amount on presentations and retrieves. It’s a great plus that you may be benefiting from your own insights back to us. Keep it rolling into next season!!!

  • @jimclare4691
    @jimclare4691 ปีที่แล้ว

    Congratulations to team Stefan learning a lot from you and the videos you do, thanks alot, good luck in the future

  • @johnrayner5599
    @johnrayner5599 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a great breakdown of your winning strategies, I really love all the thought that goes into finding the winning strategie and how agressive those fish are, Im sure this is going to be the first of many wins for you and proves to all of us just how good of an angler you really are!!! I have been with you from very close to the start of your you tube and have learned so much from you, you are one stand up guy!!!

  • @Dan-m4u9w
    @Dan-m4u9w ปีที่แล้ว

    Congratulations bro! Stoked for ya🤜🏼

  • @MrTxawjcoj
    @MrTxawjcoj ปีที่แล้ว

    Great breakdown! Love fishing the mighty Mississippi. Congrats on the awesome win!

  • @johnnyweaver1300
    @johnnyweaver1300 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm very happy for you, I knew you could do it, it was your time hope you do well in the BPT!

  • @derek0t0briske
    @derek0t0briske ปีที่แล้ว

    That senko blank is money! If anyone isn't using it they are missing out. Still waiting for the Matt Stefan rod building class ;)

  • @karlhicks1838
    @karlhicks1838 ปีที่แล้ว

    Congratulations Matt long over due

  • @brianburns6140
    @brianburns6140 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for all the helpful videos. I watch all of them.

  • @weslangeler2069
    @weslangeler2069 ปีที่แล้ว

    Congrats on the win, well deserved! I got my first fish on the hover rig the other night... a little walleye.

  • @exteriorhomeservices6458
    @exteriorhomeservices6458 ปีที่แล้ว

    Congratulations! Been following the channel for a few years and this was awesome to hear about.

  • @harrysample894
    @harrysample894 ปีที่แล้ว

    Congratulations on the win.

  • @jimmyjackson2361
    @jimmyjackson2361 ปีที่แล้ว

    Congratulations again to you and the family, and thanks for the breakdown. Now, if I could only put your instructions into practice.

  • @markfialkowski4388
    @markfialkowski4388 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you Matt for sharing , I was watching the tournament on the third day. I was biting my own fingernails. That was a close call. Great job

  • @davidvaughan782
    @davidvaughan782 ปีที่แล้ว

    Congrats on your win, well done

  • @Nate_Higgins
    @Nate_Higgins ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for sharing it Matt. Can't wait to see what's next.

  • @rickyreynolds9056
    @rickyreynolds9056 ปีที่แล้ว

    Congratulations brother!! You earned it!! Great video and I like your honesty! 💪🏻

  • @reneflores6625
    @reneflores6625 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you, you are truly the people's champ! can not wait to see your next video.🎉🎉

  • @Bankfishindude
    @Bankfishindude ปีที่แล้ว

    Man this is a long deserved win, you have provided me with countless tips and knowledge, I’ll always be rooting for you, congratulations 🎣! Side note…please do more rob building videos, I need so much help😂!!

  • @machoman5928
    @machoman5928 ปีที่แล้ว

    Congratulations Matt

  • @curtiscouch2260
    @curtiscouch2260 ปีที่แล้ว

    Congratulations…..you definitely deserved that win

  • @SpookyRedz
    @SpookyRedz ปีที่แล้ว

    Congrats bro glad to hear you won

  • @williamwinter5257
    @williamwinter5257 ปีที่แล้ว

    I knew you could do Matt!!! Good luck at ,"The Redcrest", and on the NPT tour!!!! Congratulations!!!!!! WOOHOO!!!??

  • @MassReelFishing
    @MassReelFishing ปีที่แล้ว

    Congrats on the big win! Well deserved!

  • @blackhillsbassing6167
    @blackhillsbassing6167 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the run down champ.

  • @comfortablynumb9342
    @comfortablynumb9342 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well done man, I'm happy for you and your family!
    I'm also glad to hear there's watwr in the Mississippi again. Not very long ago it was too dry for barges to navigate in some spots.

  • @denniskiblerbassguy
    @denniskiblerbassguy ปีที่แล้ว

    Congratulations again 👍 Hopefully you and the boys have some more tournaments to fish.

  • @mjkirch100
    @mjkirch100 ปีที่แล้ว

    Congrats Matt!! Keep it up!

  • @douglasspickler4925
    @douglasspickler4925 ปีที่แล้ว

    Interesting. Thanks for sharing your tactics and techniques.

  • @rockdagaspar
    @rockdagaspar ปีที่แล้ว

    Congratulations on the win!

  • @chrishampton8842
    @chrishampton8842 ปีที่แล้ว

    Once again awesome job and finish to a great season! Team win😂!

  • @tomperry7345
    @tomperry7345 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good recap Matt, making good choices!

  • @haywardsautomotive6156
    @haywardsautomotive6156 ปีที่แล้ว

    Rest up and start doing your homework for Redcrest & BPT. I fought leukemia & stem cell transplant complications for last 4 yrs but God has decided it was not my time yet & will let me fish. I am cancer free and doing pretty good. Hopefully I'll be on the water for the Fall feeding spree and then start hitting tournaments next year like I used to. I have a ton of new tackle/rods/reels including all your Core tackle & can't wait to get out there. 32 rods all rigged up, Dakota lithium batteries in the Triton &ready to hit the water. Congrats again on your win & I know it feels good to be a Champion!

  • @KELLEYSrUS
    @KELLEYSrUS ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice job Matt.

  • @ryanbroughton5174
    @ryanbroughton5174 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've been slaying them myself on the Maxx Scent 5" Lil General in Baby Bass Wacky rigged as well. Congrats on the W Matt.

  • @mikeeller557
    @mikeeller557 ปีที่แล้ว

    I also have been smacking them on a wacky rig with a general, my last derby had 2 nd . Thanks Matt

  • @larrymckinnon4484
    @larrymckinnon4484 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for sharing, tight lines

    • @MattStefanFishing
      @MattStefanFishing  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You bet

    • @johns3292
      @johns3292 ปีที่แล้ว

      Time flies, Redcrest is coming. BPT in final stage of '23. Congratulations Mr. Matt.

    • @davethies920
      @davethies920 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey Matt,
      Great job and thanks for the breakdown.
      You should come out to Lake Mojave for the US Open with the Bridgeford guys.
      Gonna be a good one! October 16,17,18..​@@MattStefanFishing

  • @westtexasbassguy
    @westtexasbassguy ปีที่แล้ว

    congratulations man

  • @tf4002
    @tf4002 ปีที่แล้ว

    Congrats my man!

  • @twinbadger1
    @twinbadger1 ปีที่แล้ว

    Again congratulations and thanks for sharing your baits. What was the water condition Visibility wise?

    • @MattStefanFishing
      @MattStefanFishing  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      it varied each day from really clear to silted

  • @craigdubois8792
    @craigdubois8792 ปีที่แล้ว

    Congratulations! To quote Rodney Dangerfield in caddyshack "you're an ace, everybody knows it !"

  • @egschreib4795
    @egschreib4795 ปีที่แล้ว

    Congrats again and a great video!

  • @FreedomFishing
    @FreedomFishing ปีที่แล้ว

    Congratulations!

  • @allennicley8312
    @allennicley8312 ปีที่แล้ว

    Woot woot! WTG Matt!

  • @bradmcdaniel9675
    @bradmcdaniel9675 ปีที่แล้ว

    Congrats bud!

  • @samuelschult985
    @samuelschult985 ปีที่แล้ว

    Matt, are the 3 main rod's you used in your signature series kit's available at mudhole, congratulations one more time. 👍

    • @MattStefanFishing
      @MattStefanFishing  ปีที่แล้ว

      they are not. These were the MHX NSJ-872 and the MHX MB-843

  • @danjaquez1379
    @danjaquez1379 ปีที่แล้ว

    Congratulations again.
    So when do we get our Team Stefan Jersey's?
    😅

  • @dennisnieradka6668
    @dennisnieradka6668 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Wtg congratulations,so cool

  • @mikeantes9597
    @mikeantes9597 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Congrats again Matt i am always thinking to myself why do so many fisherman make it so complicated with baits and set ups to throw them with.This is a prime example you won the tourney with a wacky rig and topwater simplicity at its best.Great job!!!!!!👏👍

  • @danielhinrichsen5923
    @danielhinrichsen5923 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good job my friend.

  • @stevebaker8138
    @stevebaker8138 ปีที่แล้ว

    Matt is there a rod manufacturer that sells mhx rods with Winn grip’s similar to the ones you build? I don’t have any of the gear like you’ve shown in past videos necessary to make a custom rod (maybe someday).

    • @MattStefanFishing
      @MattStefanFishing  ปีที่แล้ว

      mudhole could probably guide you towards a custom rod builder that will make you one of my rod kits.

    • @stevebaker8138
      @stevebaker8138 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MattStefanFishing Great thanks Matt

  • @zachg5356
    @zachg5356 ปีที่แล้ว

    So fired up for ya buddy!! Congrats Matt! I just picked up a bunch of hover rigs. Side note. What knot do you tie with those? I've had a few break off at the hookset. Thanks!!

    • @zachg5356
      @zachg5356 ปีที่แล้ว

      What is your leader knot?

    • @zachg5356
      @zachg5356 ปีที่แล้ว

      Look forward to the Wednesday nighter!

    • @MattStefanFishing
      @MattStefanFishing  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      i tie a miller knot

    • @zachg5356
      @zachg5356 ปีที่แล้ว

      @MattStefanFishing thanks I just looked up the video. Matt, I can't thank you enough. You and Randy are the 2 biggest influences on me as a bass angler.

  • @bignugs1556
    @bignugs1556 ปีที่แล้ว

    My pfp is on lake Onalaska lol, love that place my grandparents live down the road we go there every summer

  • @dakistle
    @dakistle ปีที่แล้ว

    Congrats on the win and thanks for sharing!
    I personally dislike the wacky. It works and all, but it feels like a meme rig. Or maybe something a small child would whip up from his dad's tackle box. That being said, I will still throw that cheesy setup.

  • @johnlantz7278
    @johnlantz7278 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fish with enthusiasm even tough it my not be today,in joy all that evolves this first of many wins ,make room on the mantelpiece

  • @LowBrowFishing
    @LowBrowFishing ปีที่แล้ว

    I've heard before where anglers have 25 rods on their deck and only use 3 to win. That's how you know you found an effective pattern. As long as I've been following you, it seems fitting that it was a wacky rig that put you in the winner's circle.

  • @ericfehr8632
    @ericfehr8632 ปีที่แล้ว

    You should throw a party for those lock worker’s!

  • @ReelGameFishing
    @ReelGameFishing ปีที่แล้ว

    Congrats. I hope to be on pools 7, 8, 9 for the kayak tournament coming up August 19. You should enter. Actually, nevermind. 🤣

  • @johndeluca1614
    @johndeluca1614 ปีที่แล้ว

    Chain Rats rule! Congrats Matt!!!

  • @BeckhamHomeLoans
    @BeckhamHomeLoans ปีที่แล้ว

    Very interesting ... thanks Matt. Now, go relax!

  • @williamwinter5257
    @williamwinter5257 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sorry typo, on the BPT tour!!?

  • @HankAaronJoseph19
    @HankAaronJoseph19 ปีที่แล้ว

    On Wisconsin

  • @BrianFerguson-z1r
    @BrianFerguson-z1r ปีที่แล้ว

    👍👍from Iowa

  • @iPOCK3TS
    @iPOCK3TS ปีที่แล้ว

    I was wacky riggin a McDonald’s French fri catching hella bass lol if there hungry they eat anything moving

    • @jesseboyden3119
      @jesseboyden3119 ปีที่แล้ว

      That says alot about how non edible and processed smacky d's food is if the fry didn't dissolve and stayed on the hook lol. Then we put that crap in our bodies lol

    • @MattStefanFishing
      @MattStefanFishing  ปีที่แล้ว

      awesome!

  • @chrisbeaves873
    @chrisbeaves873 ปีที่แล้ว

    Killing me with this double "decker" barge, double lockage tow, double for short. Another thing to consider is have a marine radio you can talk to them on channel 13 the traffic channel, channel 14 bridge and lock channel, could talk directly to the boats to find out their plans and they can tell you who else is around, haven't seen an app worth a darn for commercial traffic

    • @MattStefanFishing
      @MattStefanFishing  ปีที่แล้ว

      yeah tom monsoor told me about the marine radio

  • @GMarshfishing
    @GMarshfishing ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Matt what caused you to rule out pool 8 as an option

    • @MattStefanFishing
      @MattStefanFishing  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      My one day of practice on pool 8 was terrible. It’s generally my favorite place to fish

  • @tonyb-50
    @tonyb-50 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Don’t make us 😭 in this one
    😁

  • @NeilGraham.I.M.F
    @NeilGraham.I.M.F ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love River fishing the best. But as you said all it takes is some rain and next thing you know a spot, Eddie, or Sandbar you used to have lots of success on no longer exists

  • @heinrichkellogg7563
    @heinrichkellogg7563 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    🍺👍🤠.

  • @williamknight5142
    @williamknight5142 ปีที่แล้ว

    👍👍👍👍👍

  • @terrytresemer2864
    @terrytresemer2864 ปีที่แล้ว

    The river had me worried for you as I know it's been way down. Didn't know how it was going to fish. That's why I commented day one you might have to go unorthodox. But you gotter done.

  • @taymot2131
    @taymot2131 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    🙌👌👊💛

  • @erk678
    @erk678 ปีที่แล้ว

    🍻

  • @vernonhearn2724
    @vernonhearn2724 ปีที่แล้ว

    ? Do you carry your tablesaw with you on fishing trip, lol

  • @zap7759
    @zap7759 ปีที่แล้ว

    💪🧐

  • @jesseboyden3119
    @jesseboyden3119 ปีที่แล้ว

    Don't get too high off 1 w. Stay focused. Nice breakdown tho

    • @MattStefanFishing
      @MattStefanFishing  ปีที่แล้ว

      im not high off the W. i relieved from the W...

  • @kerryschallon8879
    @kerryschallon8879 ปีที่แล้ว

    Congratulations....

  • @AnthonySmith-oi3fl
    @AnthonySmith-oi3fl ปีที่แล้ว

    U have had a great year so far. Keep it up. Your bad to the bone even to your core ….

  • @johnm2617
    @johnm2617 ปีที่แล้ว

    🔥🔥🔥🎊🎊🎊🎈🎈🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🎆🎆🎇🍸💪💪💪💪💪👍👍👍👍👑👑👑👑👑