Matt Thanks for bringing up the old school term “dead stick”. Toughest thing to do. Doesn’t make a spectacular video but it works. A Texas-rigged creature bait marinating like an olive in a martini is something nobody can resist Be well my friend
@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын
agreed!
@natehoodoo6246 Жыл бұрын
Just fished the wolf river chain for the WI BASS 2 day championship as a co. I linked with another guy so he could fish as a boater. I am sharing this video with the boater I was linked with on day 2. Every place we went into had like 7 other boats from the tournament. I tried my best to till an older gentleman that fishing behind this many people doesn't work and waste of time. But we did it anyways and 6 hours later. We had no fish. So he did what I offered, because as a co we don't control the boat, And starting landing fish. Told him that fishing memory can be good and bad at times. I caught 5 to his 1 fish, all small fish / just at the 13 1/2in mark. We did weight 2 keepers but figured it out with just 30min left in the tournament. He asked why I was catching more fish- as a co? Because I threw something different than everyone else! Thank you Matt for the great tips! Clearly has improved my fishing!
@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын
thanks for the support over the years! I would add that lure builders have an advantage over others since you recognize the nuances of when and where baits will work best. HooDoo Lures are high quality so not surprising you were out fishing the pro.
@jonathang5139 Жыл бұрын
I def use retrieve techniques. My favorite lure is a Heddon torpedo, typically first lure im throwing, i can pop it, walk it, fast retrieve it and really make it hit all the triggering actions to see what the bass are doing. Since i fish from bank mostly i work left to right a few times, if no luck then i know i atleast got attention and im throwing my weightless worm, texas, wacky/neko etc behind it. Worked well all summer fishing ft braggs managed lakes
@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing!
@heinrichkellogg7563 Жыл бұрын
🍺I enjoyed your BTL interview today. You were well spoken, professional, and honest. Great job.👍
@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@garyroberts7752 Жыл бұрын
I know a lot of the local stuff gets pounded I like the big square bills and flipping the brush deadsticking works. Good advice Matt!
@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын
Right on
@catchofthedave8681 Жыл бұрын
This is dead on. As usual your advice is on point Matt.....love your vids man, I probably learn more from your vids than I do from all other anglers' channels combined. I just fished a tourney at Dale Hollow, dec. 3rd. Everyone was fishing either grass for largies, or chunk rock and points for smallies. The guy that won the tournament caught all his fish on "boring" banks he said. Banks that were like blank dirt or clay that looked like they shouldn't be holding anything at all. He said it was slow, tedious fishing with a finesse jig. Like you couldn't hop it, or swim it at all, you had to keep it in the mud and just drag it excrutiatingly slow. He said it was literally the exact opposite of what you would think you should do on that body of water and it was all largemouth that he caught on a world famous smallmouth lake.
@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын
not surprising! thanks for sharing!
@mgdwj Жыл бұрын
I have my first local tournament this weekend, and I might try these approaches this weekend.
@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын
Good luck!
@johnrayner5599 Жыл бұрын
These are some really good ideas for pressured lakes, I never thought of going bigger, I always thought small… this may help on our heavily fished lakes!!!
@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын
give it a try!
@shawn_r_schultzfishing4883 Жыл бұрын
Tons of good info here. I have had good luck throwing bigger top water baits than you would think would work on my lake, so it would make sense. I will have to try the small baits and see how those do by comparison. Thanks again Matt🎣
@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын
Good stuff
@adamestepp6527 Жыл бұрын
Matt with new opens setup will.u try fish them all and make the elites ? Thanks . Good luck in whatever u choose .
@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын
not sure yet
@heinrichkellogg7563 Жыл бұрын
🍺That’s what I do, so for me, I found this video and information provided with in to be solid, truthful, and spot on advice…. Nicely done Matt.👍
@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын
Excellent!
@richardporter1455 Жыл бұрын
I do like looking for the subtle points, humps, drops and anything that has been passed by most of the summer.
@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын
they can be gold!
@northeastpac-man5692 Жыл бұрын
Matt, May I also add a 4th one,, is to throw a completely odd or different color., throw a firetiger when everyone is throwing a shad pattern etc,,
@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын
good tip
@stevekeen7035 Жыл бұрын
I know you want to help people catch more fish, but most people downsize when it gets tough. I usually go very big. Ive kept that to myself for years...your killin me Smalls. Great video Matt...but dang man, your giving away all the juice that sometimes gives me a tournament advantage. I reckon keep em coming😂
@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын
just trying to help others catch some fish!
@mikecollett8513 Жыл бұрын
Watched a gentleman from the Texas fisheries discuss a radio tracking study for Sam Rayburn and another lake that escapes me. He said on average more fish were pinged on flats than any other bottom structure. Readers digest recap but it was very interesting and falls in line with one of your suggestions. At a BASS seminar back 25 or 30 years, Zell Rowland advised working a Pop-R so quick it was unreal, 3or4 twitches per second (he gave a demo and it was crazy fast). Also burning a buzz bait, just bend out the cup on the blade until it doesn't roll at speed. Interesting and unorthodox stuff.
@juleswinnfield826 Жыл бұрын
Todd Driscoll is the guy from Texas fisheries/wildlife. Ken Smith has 6 vids on his you tube channel talking with Todd.... good stuff, worth watching if you haven't already.
@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын
it was an interesting study
@mikecollett8513 Жыл бұрын
@@juleswinnfield826 Thanks Jules, very cool series of videos from Smith, and I commented to him.
@mikeeller557 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Matt, you make it sound easy, we know better.
@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын
always easier said then done
@crowe1974 Жыл бұрын
I just order the ChatterBait minis and I used ur tackle Warehouse I always use your tackle Warehouse link thanks for the content thanks for the tips thanks for taking the time out of your day to help us
@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын
awesome! thanks for the support!
@fishindoc6025 Жыл бұрын
Can't tell you how many times fishing stuff others aren't has been key for me
@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын
agreed!
@shannonkirby9295 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tips, Matt. There are too many darn people out there
@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын
its getting crowded
@erichoffman2014 Жыл бұрын
these are great pressured water tips! Also, if I may, go when it's crap weather, get there at 0400, get there at 2100. Do stuff others aren't willing to, or able to. Those fish know when to sleep...
@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын
good advice!
@terrytresemer2864 Жыл бұрын
I haven't much else to add, from my play book. Sometimes an old lure they haven't seen in 10+yrs will work.
@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын
good point!
@jamesbarron1202 Жыл бұрын
I think the electronic technology is causing tougher fishing more than fishing pressure. When you combine both its a double whammy.
@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын
cant argue with that
@davelerner8461 Жыл бұрын
Good stuff Matt, thank you for the tips and will use!
@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын
Any time!
@Triple87 Жыл бұрын
I was fishing pressured water when this went live. Didn’t have time to watch until now. Probably should have watched it. 🤣
@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын
never to late to watch
@commoncents235 Жыл бұрын
Always solid information!! Thanks Matt for everything 🐟🐟🐟
@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын
You bet!
@mbeieler Жыл бұрын
man cant wait to get out and try these tips!! 🎣
@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын
Good luck!
@heinrichkellogg7563 Жыл бұрын
🍺I just got my new I-phone 14 max pro and I’m having a little trouble finding/learning all the new features. Hopefully I’ll learn it quickly so I can follow this channel effectively.
@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын
you can do it! haha
@davehuggins5777 Жыл бұрын
Great topic and tips! Love this channel!
@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын
thanks so much for the support!
@stevesteve4350 Жыл бұрын
Good BTL show today thanks.😎✌️
@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын
thanks!
@MrJohnB-qs6dp Жыл бұрын
Great video and tips!!! Stay Safe & God Bless!!!
@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын
thanks! you Too!
@chundle09 Жыл бұрын
I know for a fact these tips work. Especially going bigger. I threw a big glide bait through these balls of tiny bait and ended up catching my new PB on that body of water on one of the most difficult days of fishing I’ve ever had.
@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын
Good stuff!
@williamknight5142 Жыл бұрын
I'll give those a try. Watched BTL sad to see one of the top level circuit's gutted.
@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын
really is
@clintperry799 Жыл бұрын
Good advice ! 👍
@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@michaelloucks4448 Жыл бұрын
Hey Mr Stefan matt I have some of your guppy jigheads can you do a video on what kind of different baits you use with your guppy jigheads or if you did let me know witch video it is. Thanks for all the good tips you give us. God bless you and your family your pal fisherman Mike.
@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын
good video suggestion!
@Jeeg_Quebec_CAN Жыл бұрын
Great video again!! 🎣🔥
@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын
Thanks again!
@bamadondon0495 Жыл бұрын
You know what would be awesome is if you made a really good in-depth 2d sonar video.. I've been trying really hard to get better with my 2D split screened with my down image! But just the 2D alone I think a lot of guys have gotten away from it, it would be really cool if you can make a good video on that!
@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын
Good idea!
@Bankfishindude Жыл бұрын
Great stuff as usual man, thanks! I can’t wait to play chicken this weekend lol!
@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын
haha!
@skyocean639 Жыл бұрын
great 👌 Intel🎣
@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын
Thanks ✌
@Glock-1 Жыл бұрын
Are those sunglasses your wearing considered a large frame cause I like those and I have a big head so I need a large frame?
@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын
im not sure off hand.
@dalbert4991 Жыл бұрын
I like it.
@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын
thanks!
@0017Bulldog Жыл бұрын
Great vid Matt. These are definitely helpful hints. Hey, last evening on my home lake here in PA I noticed tons of bait fish swarming on the surface. This went on for hours. I tried to catch something that I figured was chasing them to no avail. Is this topic vid worthy? What are the right tactics when this is happening?
@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын
shad rise to the surface in the evening as the plankton they eat rise to the surface to capture the little bit of sunlight left. Its a great time to work topwaters, but just because baitfish are high doesnt mean bass are as well.
@kenneth9874 Жыл бұрын
Bass don't eat constantly, you can be fishing around bait for hours doing much of nothing and then catch a half dozen in a short period in the same place when they decide to feed
@kevinbeaudean704 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Matt. So zig when they zag, got it. Just kidding. I like using techniques they are not. Today's fishing pressure and electronics leave few stones unturned. I try to get the ones they can't get to bite . A different way of doing what you are. Believe it or not few throw swim jigs, so all year I have had one tied on(thanks again for all the swim jig videos). Few throw Ned's or nekos, so I am learning every thing I can about them. I bat clean up. Matt have you ever tried a small jig for a drop shot sinker(I don't even know if it is legal in tournaments) ?
@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын
its not legal in my tournaments and some states but using a bait as your drop shot weight does work.
@reality2748 Жыл бұрын
I'd rather catch 1 big bass a day than 30 small ones. But my 'day' is
@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын
thanks for sharing with us!
@FindingAdventure Жыл бұрын
I have no experience fishing south and am curious because you used to fish where I fish now. how does the pressure lakes by me (lake Geneva, fox chain, delavan) compare to the large reservoirs in the south yall tour around?
@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын
similar pressure
@jeremyduncan9165 Жыл бұрын
Burn burn burn pause!!!
@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын
thanks for sharing!
@LowBrowFishing Жыл бұрын
My goal when it comes to fishing pressured waters is to cheat - I'm building my own private lake. That might be the hardest route, but I think in the long run it's the best option.
@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын
one of my dreams!
@LowBrowFishing Жыл бұрын
@@MattStefanFishing When I get it finished, you're welcome to fish it any time you want to!
@frankhunt5018 Жыл бұрын
#1 Rule, don't go to the back of coves, Randy Blaukat has already fished those spots out, lol.
@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын
haha!
@drock5404 Жыл бұрын
They're all pressured. Even the private waters.
@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын
haha
@tonyduran4764 Жыл бұрын
Pay Matt comment
@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын
thanks1
@wolverinex4243 Жыл бұрын
Pressure? There's no pressure. Only suck outs. I up the ante by dropshotting three baits on one line. Triple up is common. I need to get on da Tube. The fishing world needs me.
@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын
haha
@kenneth9874 Жыл бұрын
We're all waiting with bated breath
@tphvictims5101 Жыл бұрын
Bass know when it’s larger or smaller than every other bait ? I’ve seen fish in general taken on all kinds of GARBAGE and I mean garbage. So you should try this that and the other thing. Speed up your slow down and slow down your speed up but never double talk.
@53iBro Жыл бұрын
Not sure what this means!
@kenneth9874 Жыл бұрын
PRESSURED FISH are a little different, I've seen a bass jump out the water to grab a plastic worm hanging over the water but I wouldn't make a habit of fishing that way
@kevinbeaudean704 Жыл бұрын
When you catch bass like that you are living right.
@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын
it sup to the angler to recognize what presentation works best. at times anything will work, but thats not normally the case.