I love fishing a football jig in the local canals. There's almost no structure in them except the weeds on the bottom in the center. I was new to fishing a jig and kept getting hung up in the weeds, so thinking I wasn't going to get bit I yanked the jig free of the weeds and all of a sudden the weeds pulled back...I thought, wait a second, weeds don't pull back! My first catch on that jig was a large mouth at 6lbs 12 oz! Great info, thanks for sharing!
@MattStefanFishing4 ай бұрын
giant!
@richardblake4777 Жыл бұрын
Matt, such a basic lesson that we need reminders to vary our retrieves. I'm guilty of pulling it in on the bottom mindlessly. Thank you.
@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын
Thanks for wwatching
@nawinchester2 жыл бұрын
The jig is my nemesis.... I simply can't get bite on this lure..... As much as I try, I just don't have any confidence in catching fish off this bait.. And, I fail to see how jig fisherman can say drop shotting is slow/dull.... Holy moly, I would say the exact same is true for jig fishing. Good video. I keep throwing it and keep watching videos like this to see if I can find a way to get bite on a jig.
@MattStefanFishing2 жыл бұрын
You can do it!
@chriscasterbassmaster5 ай бұрын
Man, really, you need to just stick with it and try different retrieves.
@samuski364 ай бұрын
Keep trying a jig, once you get bit on it your confidence using it will soar, and Oh Baby, it's a Thrill!
@bruce35793 ай бұрын
Spinner baits are mine lol
@stefanbertasz46902 ай бұрын
Or you can start building confidence throwing a weighted Texas rig.
@Glock-12 жыл бұрын
I never used a jig that much but since watching your jig videos I have caught all my biggest fish to date with a jig! I really decided to put in some time with a jig this year and it’s payed off, I have caught more big fish this year than any other year.Now I’m hooked!
@MattStefanFishing2 жыл бұрын
Great to hear!
@bassinbillRC530011 ай бұрын
Before using a jig, I watched the guy who owned the boat that I was fishing with a black/blu jig with an uncle Josh pork rind during pre spawn. He caught 3 fish between 5 and 10 pounds within a half hour. Along with a spinner bait, it's truly a big bass jig.
@stefanbertasz46902 ай бұрын
This is one of the few channels that will help you catch more fish. Thanks! 🙏
@MattStefanFishing2 ай бұрын
I appreciate that!
@uneathharrison2 жыл бұрын
Short pops and popping off rocks are the best ways I’ve gotten jig bites. The poppin off rocks is what I do with a underspin too to generate a lot of bites. Always great info you provide. Thank you.
@MattStefanFishing2 жыл бұрын
thanks for sharing your experiences!
@jeffgapen45222 жыл бұрын
I have watched two of your retrieval videos and the are super. I got to say they are in the top 5 videos I have ever watched. Thank you
@MattStefanFishing2 жыл бұрын
Oh wow! thank you for the kind words!
@MatthewMichaelC3 ай бұрын
Just wanted to say thank you for sharing this video with your wisdom Matt. My son and I were able to catch 7 Smalles today thanks to studying this video the past few days. Bonding day of a lifetime for us brother! 👊🏽
@MattStefanFishing3 ай бұрын
That is awesome!
@robertbrost77778 ай бұрын
Matt, I love getting my jig hung up in the grass and snapping it out with a stroke. When imitating a crawfish, I will snap it twice so it imitates a fleeing craw. The stroking technique has saved me on non aggressive days with reaction bites!
@MattStefanFishing8 ай бұрын
Good stuff!
@jeffdubinok73122 жыл бұрын
Matt, You’re on the water demos are money!!
@MattStefanFishing2 жыл бұрын
awesome!
@jbowron12 жыл бұрын
Thanks Matt can’t tell u how much u have helped my fishing!
@MattStefanFishing2 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it!
@comfortablynumb9342 Жыл бұрын
These retrieve videos are really helpful, especially with you showing us and explaining.
@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын
thanks!
@lstaples0072 жыл бұрын
Love jig fishing, those compact jigs from dirty jigs are awesome as well!
@MattStefanFishing2 жыл бұрын
You got that right!
@lucascarter22772 жыл бұрын
Keep the retrieve videos coming, Matt! Loving the content! I feel like these and the "seasonal movements of bass" videos help me so much! Thank you!
@MattStefanFishing2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Will do!
@LUE682 жыл бұрын
I'm loving this! My adhd makes slow dragging tough. Headed out tomorrow, thanks for the tips! Matt's lake breakdowns are incredible folks. How'd you like to have a local guide circle 40 spots on a map for you at the boat ramp?
@MattStefanFishing2 жыл бұрын
haha! thanks Mark!
@garydalrymple8552 жыл бұрын
Just returned from a day fishing with a Dirty Jigs finesse swim jig. Pitching into lay down trees on rock banks. I know I’m using it wrong but started in the tree drag out to the bottom a couple pops then a slow retrieve. Landed 13 of 22 bass. Thanks for putting me onto Dirty jigs .
@MattStefanFishing2 жыл бұрын
sounds like a fun day!
@richardbossman98752 жыл бұрын
If you are catching fish you can’t be doing it completely wrong.
@mikeeller5572 жыл бұрын
Jigs I think are the hardest bait to fish correct. But not so much now Thanks Matt
@MattStefanFishing2 жыл бұрын
they can be excellent fish catchers!
@basskirkster2 жыл бұрын
You mentioned getting stuck more with the 1st technique. I remember a video by Denny Brauer where he said “If you aren’t losing jigs, your not fishing them right.” Good thing jigs don’t cost much. I make my own over the long northern Illinois winters so I have plenty to lose over the season 😂👍 another great video.
@MattStefanFishing2 жыл бұрын
Great tip!
@grandwonder58582 жыл бұрын
"Good thing jigs don’t cost much." I bet you would change your mind about that if you walk into a tackle shop nowadays! Some bass jigs cost $5 a piece or more nowadays! If you lose 10 in a day that's a fortune!
@alecclark2374 Жыл бұрын
@@grandwonder5858 agreed. this year they are even more expensive.
@tressbassin2 жыл бұрын
The jig has been one of my confidence baits for a long time and I’ve always had a ton off success with it. I attribute a lot of that from fishing a shaky head religiously before I ever picked up the jig.
@MooseKnuckle82 жыл бұрын
Not criticizing you at all! Do you ever start with the jig before you go to the Shaky head? Have you tried the Zman newer SMH worms and new heads? 🔥
@tressbassin2 жыл бұрын
@@MooseKnuckle8 I have not. I used to throw a 6” roboworm mm3 on an owner ultrahead all the time. Now I go straight to a dirty jigs compact pitching jig. If I don’t get bit I go back to old trusty.
@MattStefanFishing2 жыл бұрын
i love the compact pitchin' jig!
@MattStefanFishing2 жыл бұрын
very cool!
@tressbassin2 жыл бұрын
@@MattStefanFishing dirty jigs or die. That’s all I’ll buy. Been that way for years.
@rcallies822 жыл бұрын
Great tip … been trying to throw jigs more but haven’t caught a lot so trying to feel what other bites are like that don’t hammer it … one day
@MattStefanFishing2 жыл бұрын
Glad to help
@robertgill88336 ай бұрын
Huge amount of bites come from a triple pop fall or pop fall. Important to let it free fall, lots of people keep it to high in column it’s a jig. Very informative for any level.
@MattStefanFishing6 ай бұрын
Agree
@terrytresemer28642 жыл бұрын
Nothing better than an arsenal of different styles, weights, and colors of the legendary jig. As a tool, you need more than one socket with the ratchet.
@MattStefanFishing2 жыл бұрын
you got that right!
@BWOUTDOORS2 жыл бұрын
MATT you hit the right press on the jigs , most of the people, just throw it out lift and fall, its ok but not for pressured fish, you have showed the right way to use it it will help the fisherman a great deal. thanks for showing it to all fisherman. thanks for that info.
@MattStefanFishing2 жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍
@rvfishingyet2 жыл бұрын
Love the retrieve videos. Kudos Matt. That snap retrieve is one I will incorporate into my retrieves more.
@MattStefanFishing2 жыл бұрын
give it a try!
@jasonrutherfordbassfishing2 жыл бұрын
Great vid! I love jig fishing! Best year round bait out there!
@MattStefanFishing2 жыл бұрын
You got that right!
@jimkingsland1645 Жыл бұрын
Very enlightening! Thank you for the detailed info! Demonstrating these retrieves while narrating your tips and instructions makes this a great jig fishing lesson. Definitely going to put these lessons into practice. Thank you Thank you!
@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@crowe19742 жыл бұрын
Jig, lipless and the frog are my favorite ways to fish. I saw ur stroking The jig video and it has definitely helped me get more bites
@MattStefanFishing2 жыл бұрын
Great to hear!
@barryfluckiger89312 жыл бұрын
I watched your other video on stroking jigs. While watching it I thought that’s exactly how I fish it. I guess I’m doing it right. I usually fish it like that in weeds, kinda like when you pop a lure out of the weeds when it gets stuck. I’ve never really been a dragger only shorter pops in rocks. I’ll have to give those a try. I really like watching your channel because your a northern guy and I’m from Connecticut. Not that bass are different but the techniques seem to be a little different. I feel northern style’s need to have a bit more finesse. When I watch and try the southern stuff I just can’t seem to get a lot of it to work.
@MattStefanFishing2 жыл бұрын
there is definitely a difference in how northern bass and southern bass position
@barryfluckiger89312 жыл бұрын
@@MattStefanFishing sounds like a great topic.
@hookempescadosaustin41112 жыл бұрын
Thx again Matt! "Snapping" works so well in many situations when your lure gets a little stuck in grass.....chatterbait, buzzbait, spinnerbait and dark sleeper!
@MattStefanFishing2 жыл бұрын
Yes it does!
@SMF89 Жыл бұрын
Sweet video. I've been using a football jig and casting jig to burn the flats. I have a 8:3:1 reel. I turn the handle super fast for half a rotation or a full rotation. Then I let it sit. So the jig looks like a fast tadpole or guppy. They react with a fast bite, then I pause it when I feel them bite, watch the line move, then set the hook.
@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын
Sounds great!
@johnrayner55992 жыл бұрын
These are some great ways to retrieve a jig, I have very good luck snapping a jig, I find myself useing that retrieve a bunch!
@MattStefanFishing2 жыл бұрын
me too!
@dennisederer35942 жыл бұрын
Excellent. Still pursuing my first catch on a jig.
@MattStefanFishing2 жыл бұрын
you can do it!
@tj57435 ай бұрын
I really enjoy watching your videos. They have helped me out. I would to see you do a video on how to fish a football jig. I recently started fishing them, but haven't had any luck. I don't know what I'm going wrong. Any tips would be greatly appreciated. Keep the good videos coming and good luck in your tournaments.
@MattStefanFishing5 ай бұрын
Good suggestion
@jwm25882 жыл бұрын
I mainly do the first and sometimes the third. I'll give the second a try. I always enjoy jig fishing.
@MattStefanFishing2 жыл бұрын
sounds good
@jeremybuskov2 жыл бұрын
I really like these style of videos. Keep up the great work!!
@floydfan822 жыл бұрын
I concur. Solid instructional content. Fun to watch and then practice and emulate.
@MattStefanFishing2 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Il keep doing them if you keep watching them!
@BigBass-xf5yi9 ай бұрын
Fortunately, I’ll never be afraid of the jig. lol. IMHO, the most fun way to fish. Although I’ve altered size and profile over the years due to tougher bites from over fishing,but the jig is will will probably always be my go to. .The only time I shy away from a jig is in heavy weed. By me it’s milfoil, contain, pondweed, hydride,etc. Then I will use a T-Rig that closely matches a jig. Like a skirted double tail grim or a beaver or craw type bait. Just to keep from picking up the weed.
@MattStefanFishing9 ай бұрын
Jigs are great
@richardblake47772 жыл бұрын
I'm guilty of throwing the jig out and dragging 2' and reeling it in. Will try your method next time out and let you know the results. Thanks for the tip Matt.
@MattStefanFishing2 жыл бұрын
Good luck!
@eileentiernan Жыл бұрын
Can you use a spinning reel ?
@dhjhawk2 жыл бұрын
Excellent demonstration and description. You are the man! Thanks
@MattStefanFishing2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@19empire852 жыл бұрын
I have my ways of fishing just about every bait but I love these videos, I mostly do the first and 2nd retrieve, I need to try stroking a jig more. Id love to see one on spinnerbaits, that is one bait I love to fish, and I do alot, but for me its the one bait I pretty much just chuck and wind, maybe a twitch or 2 through the whole retrieve. It certainly works but I would love to hear other ways. Liveing in a great lakes salmon/steelhead fishery its surprising how few people target bass here, especially largemouth, so I don't really have other people to compare notes with.
@MattStefanFishing2 жыл бұрын
Will do! try stroking the jig!
@bigmikefishingchonicles99502 жыл бұрын
Great tips I am gonna try the 3rd tip because I fish a lot of spots with grass and mucky bottoms
@MattStefanFishing2 жыл бұрын
Good luck!
@jeffreypennekamp71012 жыл бұрын
I never claimed to be a good jig fisherman thanks for the tips I hope it will help me.
@MattStefanFishing2 жыл бұрын
good luck!
@dalejgreene20512 жыл бұрын
Great video! I know when you share a video at the same time so does wire to fish show one too!
@MattStefanFishing2 жыл бұрын
they might release theres at 4 PM central as well.
@america1st827 Жыл бұрын
Most helpful jig fishing video I have seen. Thanks
@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын
thanks!
@jersey47552 жыл бұрын
Love these type of videos! Please keep making more.
@MattStefanFishing2 жыл бұрын
will do!
@tonyduran47642 жыл бұрын
Good tips. Just took advantage of the 15% discount at tackle warehouse and bought some dirty jigs scott canteburry shaky heads. Used your affiliate link so that Matt can get paid.
@MattStefanFishing2 жыл бұрын
AWESOME! thank you!
@billycraighead98142 жыл бұрын
I like the third retrieve best It's what is old times call the big fish hop
@MattStefanFishing2 жыл бұрын
its such a good technique!
@Allyourbase19902 ай бұрын
Just bought a pitching jig and finesse jig today . I bought a jig a couple weeks ago and haven’t got a bite yet . I also didn’t really know how to fish it . Maybe I’ll catch some luck now
@MattStefanFishing2 ай бұрын
Good luck!
@atter219 Жыл бұрын
Awesome video! Thanks for the info, I'm really excited to breathe some new life in my jigs!
@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын
go for it!
@rocketsurgeon17462 жыл бұрын
Someday, when you are done fishing for money, I hope you'll show all your secret techniques.
@MattStefanFishing2 жыл бұрын
haha! More to come!
@pequenioedgarito30672 жыл бұрын
The best magicians never really all of their tricks 😂😩
@ben14492 жыл бұрын
@@pequenioedgarito3067 they will reveal them for the right price
@rogermurphy15482 жыл бұрын
I'm not sure that I could take in any more than what he puts out right now. In just the few months that I have been following him I am pretty sure that I have learned more than I learned my entire life. 😀
@rocketsurgeon17462 жыл бұрын
@@rogermurphy1548 i hear ya. I'm bing watching matt. So much to take in
@keithtimmons3782 жыл бұрын
Excellent instructional video! I shared it on my Facebook page.
@MattStefanFishing2 жыл бұрын
Awesome, thank you!
@kmerm_ Жыл бұрын
Amazing quality videos you put out. Great views on and around the water. Great tips and i love hearing your insight.
@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын
thanks!
@michaelt11682 жыл бұрын
Excellent video, Matt - I wish I was in northern Wisc today!
@MattStefanFishing2 жыл бұрын
You and me both!
@stevekeen70352 жыл бұрын
Another great video. I like how you described the different nuances about how to fish a jig. Ive caught several over 8 lbs on jigs but never stroked a jig as most of my big fish have come in March on 1/8th oz hair jigs with a small piece of pork for a trailer. Appreciate you sharing the knowledge.
@MattStefanFishing2 жыл бұрын
those are giants!
@grandwonder58582 жыл бұрын
Where do you buy pork trailers? I thought they stopped making pork trailers. Or did you use a piece of pork that you made yourself?
@stevekeen70352 жыл бұрын
@@grandwonder5858 papaw E pork
@grandwonder58582 жыл бұрын
@@stevekeen7035 Thanks for the info! I'll check it out!
@Plm-grandwave Жыл бұрын
Very technically experience. Reaction means unexpected movement .. great vedio
@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын
Thanks a ton
@RexReelin2 жыл бұрын
Great video. These are awesome tips for all of us!
@MattStefanFishing2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@SpookyRedz2 жыл бұрын
Good one , I like hop but sometimes dragging is better too
@MattStefanFishing2 жыл бұрын
thanks for sharing!
@jerryhickson97892 жыл бұрын
Would love to see a vibrating jig next. Great stuff!
@MattStefanFishing2 жыл бұрын
Great suggestion!
@vernervanschalkwyk22802 жыл бұрын
Excellent video! Thsnks Matt.
@MattStefanFishing2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure!
@ThumperSpinnerbaits Жыл бұрын
I was expecting to see you hook a smallie. Great info.
@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын
haha!
@josephhillman88312 жыл бұрын
I can't believe alot of anglers say they don't fish a jig at all when I learned how to use one I have one always tied on I caught alot of huge bass on a jig love to throw one !
@MattStefanFishing2 жыл бұрын
one of my favorite baits as well
@MAB19072 жыл бұрын
You have forgotten more than I know 😂 !!! Really enjoy your KZbin channel !!
@MattStefanFishing2 жыл бұрын
Oh thank you!
@MAB19072 жыл бұрын
@@MattStefanFishing I was fishing Conroe the other night and used one of your 3 retrieves that you showed using a crank bait, lord behold a 9.1 😂 made my night !!! Thank you sir !!!
@dangiaplumbingАй бұрын
Hey man really enjoyed the video helped out a lot appreciate it! 🤘😉🤘
@MattStefanFishingАй бұрын
Glad it helped!
@NorthWoodsWes2 жыл бұрын
Caught my second bass ever on a jig. Luv it!
@MattStefanFishing2 жыл бұрын
Awesome!
@MrJohnB-qs6dp2 жыл бұрын
Great video!!!👊🏻 Thanks for sharing those retrieves!! Stay Safe & God Bless!!
@MattStefanFishing2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! You too!
@chrisboyd14082 жыл бұрын
Great demonstration!!!
@MattStefanFishing2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@Peterpiperofthes10 ай бұрын
Jig fishing might just be the most productive kind of fishing for multiple species as well.. you might target bass but could end up woth litterally anything.. i just started with jigs last year and i catch more fish with jigs than anything else by far.. could just be the fish in my lake however that like them😂
@MattStefanFishing10 ай бұрын
Agreed
@shiggityswa2 жыл бұрын
What clues you in on what way to present/retrieve your jig? Is it mostly based on structure, weather, season or do you alternate retrieves until you get bit? Will you ever let it soak for an extended period?
@MattStefanFishing2 жыл бұрын
I alternate between retireve types until i find one that works
@Geoonthegrind2 жыл бұрын
@@MattStefanFishing someone ask Tha question I was going to ask but I would like to make sure I understand properly. If I was fishing a area would it be best to try all 3 retrieves in a fan type pattern? Thank you in advance.
@beckett293 ай бұрын
How would you recommend fishing jigs in rivers for smallmouth? The river is pretty slow moving and has a rock/sand bottom.
@MattStefanFishing3 ай бұрын
a light jig that can flow with the current
@natekubilis63342 жыл бұрын
Tell you what Matt from one of your old jig videos how you give the jig a double pop on semi slack line, iv been applying this to my retrieves and man do I get some vicious strikes doing that, it’s not as much as stroking the jig more like a double pop. Keep up the great content
@MattStefanFishing2 жыл бұрын
Awesome! glad its working for you!
@Turppa212 жыл бұрын
Someone getting into jig fishing more, this helps a lot.
@MattStefanFishing2 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it!
@InHarmsWay20092 жыл бұрын
I get many bites on a jig. But I lose so many of them when they go airborne. Just chuck the jigs out of their mouths. Tried all sorts of tricks. Mainly very slow retrieve to reduce the chance of them jumping. But this is far and away my worst bait for landing. But one of the highest for strikes. Would love to see some content on how to keep them on after the strike and hook set.
@MattStefanFishing2 жыл бұрын
thats interesting. normally when you stick a jig fish they dont come off
@jwm25882 жыл бұрын
I've had the same issue and then saw Randy Blaukat have a video on how to trim the weed guard. After trimming the guard, I rarely lost any fish and the jig is still weedless.
@kenneth98742 жыл бұрын
Try holding your rod tip lower to the water when you're fighting the fish and don't waste time bringing it in
@captainhunter_oubre13642 жыл бұрын
I know Dirty Jigs is your jig sponsor but what is your opinion on the new Berkley jigs?
@MattStefanFishing2 жыл бұрын
I honestly havent used them yet, but ive heard good things about them
@johnm26172 жыл бұрын
Matt did you guys ever do a lake breakdown of cayuga lake in NY ? on fish the moment? Ty
@MattStefanFishing2 жыл бұрын
Yes i did! Here is the link to it fishthemoment.com/summer-northern-lake-breakdowns-matt/cayuga-lake-new-york-summer-matt-stefan
@thenextstep56222 жыл бұрын
If the drag technique is is getting bits try switching to a football head to increase those numbers. Thanks Matt.
@MattStefanFishing2 жыл бұрын
Good tip!
@timrhodes94072 жыл бұрын
Matt could you set me up with a outstanding jig set up .I really dont do much jigs but really getting into it now.I would need your rod,best reel you would recommend if you don't mind.Thank you
@MattStefanFishing2 жыл бұрын
I build my own rods. the blank is an MHX NMB-874 and the reel is the Abu Garcia MGX 8.0:1
@Eyesofthasouth2 жыл бұрын
Good stuff man! Thanks I needed this talk
@MattStefanFishing2 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help
@ddewjr Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your advice.
@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын
you bet!
@kirks68592 жыл бұрын
Noticed that rod is a MB874. What else do you use that rod for? Its my favorite rod.
@MattStefanFishing2 жыл бұрын
I love it for jigs and texas rigged plastics. One of my favorite rods
@dong83072 жыл бұрын
Great tips. Thanks and Happy 4th. 🇺🇸
@MattStefanFishing2 жыл бұрын
Same to you!
@garyhanna23882 жыл бұрын
Love it thanks sir. Poppin it all the time
@MattStefanFishing2 жыл бұрын
Rock on!
@MichaelCline-j1n11 ай бұрын
I just watched your Wisconsin trip and you was using a left hand reel while pitching a jig to wood? In this video you're using a right hand reel retrieve. Are you ambidextrous with fishing reels?
@MattStefanFishing10 ай бұрын
Yep i use both
@seizedcarcass844010 ай бұрын
I think the jig excels with a short hop and quick hops. One other way that works is to drag it quickly on the bottom to create a muddy trail. Then just deadstick it for a few seconds and then do it again. You can throw in pops too
@MattStefanFishing10 ай бұрын
Good tip! thanks for sharing!
@mdlapl0212 Жыл бұрын
You forgot the most productive retrieve, Rod tip low. Not a drag but a jerk. jerk. It keeps your jig looking like a crawfish, scoot, scoot. I hope this tip helps you catch more bass. Oh, it works best with a heavier football jig, Of course not for any heavy cover or weeds. Good luck and let me know how this works for you.
@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын
thanks for sharing
@johncloud28512 жыл бұрын
By far my favorite lure to catch fish... One question.... vertical or horizontal line tie...? I feel the vertical line tie allows the line not to get frayed so easily...thoughts... Happy 4th of July!!!
@MattStefanFishing2 жыл бұрын
depends if im fishing grass(vertical) or wood(horizontal).
@johncloud28512 жыл бұрын
@@MattStefanFishing my home lake is rocky… rock?
@joemomma35722 жыл бұрын
Could you tell us newbies what type rod /reel/ line that is recommended for these technique
@MattStefanFishing2 жыл бұрын
i like a 7'3" MH fast action rod with 17lb fluorocarbon
@johngalt35682 жыл бұрын
Thanks Matt. Good stuff as always.
@MattStefanFishing2 жыл бұрын
thank you!
@johngalt35682 жыл бұрын
@@MattStefanFishing Forgot: Happy 4th to you and yours Matt.
@bobjohnston55272 жыл бұрын
I started using rattle jigs this year from the riverbank. What is the best way to use them, pop them up off the bottom or swim and drop it
@MattStefanFishing2 жыл бұрын
i like a small pop off the bottom
@bobjohnston55272 жыл бұрын
@@MattStefanFishing Thank you. I hope I get one more afternoon to fish before it get to cold here in New Brunswick Canada. On Wednesday and Thursday we are getting snow flurries. Our smallmouth season ends at the end of the month
@bobjohnston55272 жыл бұрын
@@MattStefanFishing I will try it on my next trip out fishing
@grandwonder58582 жыл бұрын
Do you do the same thing with a football jig because I hear from pro anglers all the time that you have to drag a football jig on the bottom. However, when I did that all I got was a snagged lure! I had to stop after several lost jigs and coming up empty-handed without a fish!
@MattStefanFishing2 жыл бұрын
i have replaced the football jig with a casting jig in most situations and thats because the casting jig performs better with these retrieves.
@Chillin24Seven2 жыл бұрын
I do the little jumps and and big pops. I’m always worried about getting snagged just slow dragging.
@MattStefanFishing2 жыл бұрын
that happens
@1965JB3 ай бұрын
Do the same retrieves work in cold water or do you slow it down and keep it on the bottom?
@MattStefanFishing3 ай бұрын
Yes they do
@jimbeavers97232 жыл бұрын
Matt, Could you do a similar video for Texas rig worms?
@MattStefanFishing2 жыл бұрын
yep! Ill put it on my list
@187bootleg2 жыл бұрын
Love the end! “I might try to catch that one”
@MattStefanFishing2 жыл бұрын
haha!
@HBeretta2 жыл бұрын
Damn that jig setup you have here is so damn good! Now I've got to go buy it. Just as good is this vid and a lot of people I fish with...even kayak tournaments I'm in...nobody fishes a jig...it's reaction then throw worms if it's slow. Also, 3/8 or 1/2oz preferred?
@MattStefanFishing2 жыл бұрын
I prefer 1/2 oz
@adamspaulding85072 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this info awesome video.
@MattStefanFishing2 жыл бұрын
No problem!
@davidfaith42962 жыл бұрын
I love fishing a jig. I have caught alot of big fish on a jig.
@MattStefanFishing2 жыл бұрын
Nice!
@TheOutdoorCatch Жыл бұрын
Good tips! I need to fish a jig more.👍
@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын
You should!
@gregorycox32 жыл бұрын
My problem is I get stuck in one area that looks really good for fish. I’ll typically get one on the boat then after that. I need to learn how to cover more water.
@MattStefanFishing2 жыл бұрын
implement the 15 minute rule!
@Turppa212 жыл бұрын
Whats a good color combo for a guppy head and a keitech? sorry off topic ha
@MattStefanFishing2 жыл бұрын
sight flash and the naked shad
@papa2u875 Жыл бұрын
Great information.
@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@LowBrowFishing2 жыл бұрын
I could talk about fishing jigs all day. You can pretty much fish anything anywhere with a jig. Heck, if I'm only allowed one bait box to fish with, of course I'm taking a jig box! Did you catch that fish?