3 Mistakes Anglers Make With Texas Rigs!

[@erichildreth7562]

I have learned a lot from you and Randy Blaukat in regards to Texas rigged setups!! This is great and thanks Matt!!

[@MattStefanFishing]

Great to hear!

[@toddlanctot643]

I love the bobber stop idea. Definitely going to use it. Appreciate the info!

[@MattStefanFishing]

you bet!

[@johnrayner5599]

Those are some real solid tips Matt. I used to get line twist very bad trying to save a bait and when I started changing my baits the line twist went away, good one!!!

[@MattStefanFishing]

it makes a big difference!

[@tommybounds3220]

Thank you for the video.

[@MattStefanFishing]

You bet!

[@adwhite804]

Great info sir. I really like the used bobber stop idea... Allows for saving baits.. and it refuses old stops most just trash.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Right on

[@af4od02]

Great tip with the used bobber stopper.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Glad you liked it

[@DavidWhite-lc1fc]

Great video. Never thought about the bobber stop tip!!!

[@MattStefanFishing]

Glad you liked it!!

[@russellmann3407]

Thanks Matt for the tips !!!! Awesome video !!!!!

[@MattStefanFishing]

Any time!

[@forrhs8430]

Awesome, thanks... Do you have a video that talks of the RIGHT hook types to use for different types of plastic lures when Texas rigging?? EWG? Straight shank hooks?, offset round bend hooks?, Kahle hooks?, Hook size?, etc... I get so confused sometimes for which hook type is the best to use for worms, creature baits, tubes, etc... A video that goes in depth about this would be amazingly helpful....😌👌

[@MattStefanFishing]

nope but ill add it to my list!

[@johnshaum9951]

I like the bobber stop on Texas rigs Thanks enjoy the channel.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Right on

[@richardporter1455]

Like the bobber stop trick at the end.

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks

[@basskirkster]

I have started using a 2/0 hook as my main hook size. Once the soft plastic begins to get torn at the tip, I just cut off an inch of it and rig it on again. The 2/0 size has no issues hooking big bass and gets me twice the usage out of my plastic craws. Great tip on using the bobber stop.

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks for sharing

[@mbeieler]

Simple but sooo effective!! Thanks Matt! 👍

[@MattStefanFishing]

You bet!

[@kevinbeaudean704]

Thanks Matt. Been Texas rigging since the 70's. What's this pretty boy going to teach me about Texas rigging. You got me with the bobber stop. I prefer a toothpick but it was neet anyway. When do you use more weight for a faster fall. 75% of the time I use 3/16oz is there a season/sunny/cloudy/windy or raining to increase weight, most ot the time I'm pitching in under 5' of water. I do increase weight for grass or cover. Just trying to maximize bites.

[@MattStefanFishing]

i generally only increase weight as cover thickens or the deeper i fish

[@Cornelius798]

Nice bobber stop tip, thanks!

[@MattStefanFishing]

You bet!

[@brianblume3770]

That is a really good tip. With the costs of plastics on the rise that will save a lot of money. Thanks!!

[@MattStefanFishing]

you bet!

[@LowBrowFishing]

My rule of thumb for changing out a plastic bait on a Texas rig is when you can't rig it so it'll run straight and true. If it's a worm, then it goes into the wacky rig bag.

[@MattStefanFishing]

good tip

[@harrybuzinski3334]

Thanks for the great tips Matt 👍🎣

[@MattStefanFishing]

You bet!

[@kktx4058]

Matt, it looked like you rig your Pitt Boss upside down versus the way Skeet Reese designed it to be rigged. Is there a reason for this?

[@adamlightner8145]

Yes I noticed that also

[@codyclark4837]

Think of it it as a hook channel. I do the same thing. Even more weedless

[@dreddy5187]

I'm pretty sure skeet made it so when the bait would collapse when setting the hook the shaft of the hook goes in the gap. One issue with a straight shank hook when using a thick bait like a creature is not enough gap to get it on the lip of the bass. You can also tell if you rigged the bait right if the brighter color is on bottom and the darker on top. How he's showing it here is backwards since the orange is brighter. Look at anything in nature or in the water dark is always on top and light is on bottom.

[@adwhite804]

@@dreddy5187 I agree with your assessment. Any...ANY! animal,fish,lizard,snake....any creature. The belly is always lighter, why? LIGHT! The belly doesn't get the light the top part of the body does. Color protects , disguises/ camouflages whatever creature. Belly of any beast is always light. Looks at your dog,cat whatever. Nature proves the belly is always lighter.

[@dreddy5187]

@@adwhite804 and I imagine any pit boss we look at will have that groove on the light side

[@learningtofish7036]

Thank you Matt.

[@MattStefanFishing]

My pleasure!

[@shawn_r_schultzfishing4883]

Alright that 3rd tip with the bobber stop is definitely getting used, that is genius 🎣

[@MattStefanFishing]

Glad you liked it!

[@kevinbeaudean704]

A 3/0 EWG can work for 90% of your Texas rigged craws/creatures also worms if you don't mind the hook hanging below. I prefer a 3/0 offset worm hook for worms.I can live with just those 2 hooks for all my Texas rigging.

[@mikeeller557]

It's the small things that we people miss. Thanks Matt

[@MattStefanFishing]

you bet!

[@jonahlawrence6204]

Great tip thanks Matt 😊

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks!

[@johnlantz7278]

That’s the best Texas rig all the pro advantage’s.utilizing used bobber stops is another bonus I use this with a nose hooked beaver an jig in spring keeps it from fouling the point on the initial cast in with a very large bait profile big moms can’t resist.

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks!

[@emilianobanzi9432]

great tip as always

[@MattStefanFishing]

Glad you liked it!

[@douglasspickler4925]

Great tips. Thanks.

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks for watching!

[@PaintballShyguy]

Nice, thanks!

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks for watching!

[@theamerican7131]

bobber stop on the hook is great tip

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks!

[@skiplovestofish6992]

Great tips! Thanks

[@MattStefanFishing]

Glad it was helpful!

[@astrophysicistguy]

Great detailed tips!

[@MattStefanFishing]

Glad it was helpful!

[@clintperry799]

Thanks

[@MattStefanFishing]

Anytime!

[@roberthayford2004]

Dude. It’s versa-tility, not versa-tality. Yes I am the grammar police, you keep teaching me how to catch bass, I’ll teach you how to pronounce words. 😉. Thumbs up for this one.

[@MattStefanFishing]

i never said i spoke perfect english haha

[@tommylagebro6865]

Good tips that doesn't even gona cost me a dime, might even save me some money. Big thanks

[@MattStefanFishing]

Glad to help

[@blackhillsbassing6167]

Like the bobber stop tip, thanks, what is your thoughts on a bobber stop between the hook and the weight ?

[@MattStefanFishing]

helps protect the knot

[@MrJohnB-qs6dp]

Like tip #1! Hide he knot in the bait. How many times did I not like taking off grass, scum, etc. until now. I also agree with line break offs. Thank you, Matt, for showing me something new that I can put to good use. On the tip with the bobber stopper, another solution is Rapid Solutions has a tool that you can use a plastic disc and holds up very well. Stay Safe & God Bless!!!!

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks for sharing

[@SpookyRedz]

I like mine in the middle , Randy hooks the edge which to me makes the the bait spin , I like the bobber stop advice thanks for sharing it

[@MattStefanFishing]

Right on

[@kennethfilas7979]

Great stuff! What are your thoughts on the Mustad hooks that have the keepers?

[@MattStefanFishing]

They are OK

[@brandonsmith606]

Great tips the one thing you touched on in the beginning is pegging or not I feel in recent years pegged Texas rigs have become a religion lol. I for years and years never pegged my weight and I feel I have caused many more fish without it. I do understand the advantages especially around wood or punching but aside from that I never peg my weight I believe the presentation is better. I don't know if you have made a video on this but it's a great topic

[@MattStefanFishing]

I have and will make more! I prefer unpegged

[@brandonsmith606]

@@MattStefanFishing that's awesome and refreshing lol thank you for taking the time to teach us and respond to us

[@uncclifford1877]

After threading your bait on a hook, put a drop of UV resin on the underside of the bait. Then hit it with a black light. It makes a nice keeper.

[@MattStefanFishing]

nice!

[@Danxiong]

I don’t make mistakes, the bass just aren’t biting! 😉😂

[@forrhs8430]

Same here, but I MAKE MISTAKES😋

[@MattStefanFishing]

haha

[@jeffaugustine6071]

Another great video, u just keep knocking them out. BUT, this one is not gonna make me change. I really think you and everyone should try screw locks for their soft plastics. The bait never slides down the hook! Yes, your point about the knot getting banged by the weight is the downfall, but not that bad of an issue I think. Plus if u make your own they are dirt cheap.

[@MattStefanFishing]

they do work well

[@TimK4343]

Great tips! After you put that bobber stop on and you need to re-rig a new bait do you just push it through the new plastic?

[@MattStefanFishing]

yep

[@clarencewhite181]

I can’t let a day go by O’Neal twins

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks for watching!

[@jessenewkirk6111]

I have always put a bead between the weight and the hook. I have never thought about it, but is there a time when I should or shouldn't do that?

[@MattStefanFishing]

i think its just angler preference

[@jeffreypennekamp7101]

I always try to get the plastic over the knot , but some plastic is to short. Should I be using a smaller hook?

[@MattStefanFishing]

probably

[@heinrichkellogg7563]

🍺Thanks Matt. Do you plan on making a video sharing your thoughts/plans on the new MLF invitational format that is apparently replacing the Tacklewarehouse pro circuit. 6 events, win your in Redcrest along with the AOY. The top 8 qualify for the bass pro tour. $5000 entry fee (150 boats), no co-Angler, and I 🤔 think you get the opportunity to compete before the invites go elsewhere.

[@TN-Vols-Fan]

Not paying back as many positions, just 30 instead of 60 is what I heard. $10k checks dropping to $8k.

[@heinrichkellogg7563]

6 events…..150 boats fish the first 2 days.Top 50 advance to the championship round. The 50 that advance get checks. Top 8 at the end of the year advance to the pro tour. $660,000 prize money. Winner of each event gets up to $115,000 and automatic entry into redcrest. Redcrest winner gets $300,000.

[@MattStefanFishing]

i will at some point. I just filmed BTL this morning airing next tuesday about it

[@irwinm.fletcher2612]

Shouldn’t it be said, that extending the plastic above the eye will cause the line to cut the plastic on the first fish or in my case the first hang up

[@MattStefanFishing]

I dont have that issue.

[@theamerican7131]

how do you prevent pike from biteing off your lures?

[@bassman6211]

Stop fishing where there's pike or use a steel leader. Those are the only surefire ways to keep from getting bit off by slime rockets. My advice, don't get emotionally attached to baits. The less you spend on a bait the easier it is to say goodbye to them. Lol ( hope that made sense)

[@MattStefanFishing]

i did this video on preventing pike bite offs kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZWbdpiNer2njZo

[@theamerican7131]

@@MattStefanFishing thank you

[@rickhensley2251]

Any thoughts on what you're going to do next year, after MLFS announcement today?

[@MattStefanFishing]

not sure yet...not a happy camper

[@rickhensley2251]

@@MattStefanFishing I wouldn't be either.

[@wolverinex4243]

You have to understand the why to know the how.

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks for watching

[@marcrehg2397]

What color is that......I don't recognize it.........

[@MattStefanFishing]

Big Texan www.tacklewarehouse.com/Berkley_Powerbait_Pit_Boss/descpage-PBPB.html?from=MSFG

[@TheWaymont]

Why you hooking your Pit Boss upside down?!?!?! hahah

[@MattStefanFishing]

i hook it on both sides. i havent found it to make a difference

[@bobjohnston5527]

I use the Texas rig all the time. Sometimes I will use a bead between the bait and weight. I use the smallest weight to the quarter size. I use a EWG hooks that has a Z in the hook that keeps the bait in place. It not the one you used

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks for sharing!

[@bobjohnston5527]

@@MattStefanFishing your welcome

[@williamknight5142]

👍👍👍👍

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks for watching!

[@tonyduran4764]

Pay Matt comment

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks!

[@89vish]

blah blah blah just give me the tips so i can go about my day. sounds much better in 2x speed

[@MattStefanFishing]

Haha

[@learningtofish7036]

Thank you Matt.

[@MattStefanFishing]

My pleasure!

[@commoncents235]

Solid tips !!! Thanks Matt 🏆🏆

[@MattStefanFishing]

anytime