90% of Anglers Fish A Spinnerbait Wrong! Try These Retrieves!

[@rollin37]

I got to say these vids on how to fish the lures you have covered really helps and it awesome to see your approach. Thanks so much, I look forward to these vids!

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks for the positive feedback!

[@MrJohnB-qs6dp]

OK Teach!!! Got my homework for this weekend's tournament. I'll be trying for sure!!! Stay Safe & God Bless!!

[@MattStefanFishing]

good luck!

[@AJack47]

Love the content. I really do appreciate your advice. Learning a lot that many others are not sharing. You’re putting the JUICE out!!

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks!

[@19empire85]

Nice, this is the retrieves video I've been waiting for, can't wait to get out and practice them on the water!👍👍

[@MattStefanFishing]

go for it!

[@kevinbeaudean704]

Thanks again Matt. Try pulling to the surface and slow roll down repeat as needed. You will notice they all hit either on the way up or the way down on a given day. Usually down .

[@MattStefanFishing]

Good tip!

[@franksancimino1297]

Sir your all class......

[@anz2441]

U mean yo yo ?

[@craigstevens9734]

Oh yea gonna try it tomorrow along with every thing else. Appreciate all these fish catching methods . You the man.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Have fun

[@chrismcvey908]

Hi Matt. I’m really enjoying this 90% series you’ve been doing the last few weeks. Definitely opening my eyes!!

[@MattStefanFishing]

Glad you like them!

[@rvfishingyet]

I get a lot from your retrieve videos. At the very least, keeps me continually looking to break up my retrieves, and impart some changes based on the conditions. Great stuff Matt

[@MattStefanFishing]

will do!

[@shawn_r_schultzfishing4883]

I always pick up at least one new technique if not more from these videos and I can't thank you enough for taking the time to share 🎣

[@MattStefanFishing]

ill keep making them if you keep watching them!

[@deline8ed619]

Great advice Matt. Thanks! Reeling along the bottom like you would a crank bait will be a new technique for me that I’ll definitely try.

[@MattStefanFishing]

give it a try!

[@aarongreenlee7867]

Matt, great tips. I knew about the last one, and have done the 2nd one kind of accidentally while burning it back. The first is kind of a new one to me. From your videos collectively though, I always try to stop n go retrieve in some form or fashion. Great info!

[@MattStefanFishing]

glad to hear it!

[@bassman6211]

Great tips Matt, these are super slept on with all moving baits.

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks!

[@DominusEstOK]

Great tips Matt. Thank you for all the help.

[@MattStefanFishing]

You bet!

[@mgdwj]

Thanks for taking the time to show us this.

[@MattStefanFishing]

My pleasure!

[@LowBrowFishing]

A spinnerbait is one of those baits that you can fish so many ways. To me, it's very much like a jig and I tend to fish them that way. Try this retrieve - slow roll it for a few cranks, then give it a quick couple of pops followed by a couple of quick cranks before back to slow rolling at again. Alternate all of that back and forth randomly. I've caught so many fish along grass lines and lay downs by doing that.

[@MattStefanFishing]

making that reaction strike happen! love it!

[@juleswinnfield826]

Good stuff for sure. I blame Jimmy Houston for the straight retrieve. He had that intro song on his fishing show.... 'Chunking and a-winding.... dreamin of finding an ole big mouth lying by a holllow log'.... Just kiddin about blaming J.H. thanks for the vid

[@MattStefanFishing]

haha! kinda like the old chug bug song "oh that spittin, twitching, walkin, thing they call the chug bug!"

[@Stumpjack]

Years ago I used to straight retrieve almost everything with every cast. No more. I'm constantly pumping the rod and and changing things up. Great tip, Matt.

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks!

[@ReelwomenF1sh]

Absolutely appreciate your videos

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks for the support!

[@patrickmahoney3479]

Great tip! Varying your retrieve works great. My favorite is to retrieve the bait high and break or boil the surface.

[@MattStefanFishing]

awesome!

[@erichthompson1194]

I was on a good spinnerbait bite earlier this year straight retrieving it for the most part, but when I started sweeping/pumping the rod like you do I started getting twice as many bites, especially around cover

[@MattStefanFishing]

it makes a big difference!

[@lucascarter2277]

Loving the retrieve videos!

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks for the positive feedback!

[@johnrayner5599]

Thats some very good advice for the retrieves, the first one you showed is what really works for me, especially with a double willow leaf spinnerbait, good job!

[@MattStefanFishing]

sounds great!

[@gregorywhite6830]

Very good information. Thanks for the effort you bring in teaching and showing us these techniques.

[@MattStefanFishing]

My pleasure!

[@garyboudreau2872]

Hey Matt I have an idea…go down to the river for a scent test!!! Rig up about 5 exact lures ,lines , etc. setups… And try no scent and four with different scents…..and keep rotating all setups until you catch something!!!!!! Let’s do it!!!! And

[@MattStefanFishing]

i actually have a similar idea with a special rigging concept i am planning on trying!

[@edpelkey7798]

Great tips Matt, thanks! 👍

[@MattStefanFishing]

You bet!

[@frankcouste4785]

Brother I am glade I stumbled across your channel. You are to the point and explain it in a easy way. Thank you

[@MattStefanFishing]

Glad to help

[@kenepperson2701]

Good video and love that river

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks!

[@Fishingmissions827]

First off great video!! Growing soo fast this channel!!!! But I figured this out on my own when I caught 2 on a straight retrieve and next 20 mins nothing. I figured since I caught 2 it would be a pattern so I changed out the retrieve like a square bill and boom got my limit next 10 mins love a spinner bait bite especially when they choke it!!!

[@MattStefanFishing]

thats awesome! always good to pay attention to what you did to generate the bites and then replicate!

[@mikeeller557]

Great Tip Matt Thanks

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks!

[@chrismash1792]

Thanks for the tips. I haven’t been able to catch anything on a spinnerbait so I gave up. I will have to give them another try.

[@MattStefanFishing]

dont give up on it!

[@MichaelSwirzewski]

Aw man, I do great on spinnerbaits- I'll have to fish it right now& see if I can't get bit more! Seriously though, like retreive#1- i sort of " change direction" on the bait to get that flare effect; I actually try to burn+wake the blades without blowin' em out-works great for me. I'll blow it out once or twice doin' that& see what hits.

[@williamgould2470]

Great tips. Other than slow rolling a spinner bait on the bottom I use these techniques on every horizontal bait I fish. Maybe a video on how to sharpen hooks would be advantageous for many people as spinnerbait hooks aren't as good or as sharp as the single hooks we buy these days

[@MattStefanFishing]

good suggestion!

[@bigmikefishingchonicles9950]

I love a spinnerbait i am gonna take one out tomorrow and start practicing those tip thanks again

[@MattStefanFishing]

Have fun!

[@kylemolletfishing9123]

Excellent tips Matt.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ThumperSpinnerbaits]

Use a single colorado blade and fish it like a buzz bait. Makes a really great gurgling sound. I have caught a ton of fish over grass and points doing this.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Nice!

[@clintperry799]

Nice tips , thank you !

[@MattStefanFishing]

you bet!

[@basskirkster]

Great tips 👍👍

[@MattStefanFishing]

Glad you like them!

[@k1llerdir]

I will say that the burn and pause, burn and pump are some of my favorite retrieves.

[@MattStefanFishing]

make sure you hold on!

[@brucecarter6904]

spinnerbait is one of my fav's I always work it in some fashion, I like to let it flutter after I bump some cover like wood or grass

[@MattStefanFishing]

good tip!

[@danlaminger5265]

Can't wait to try that first retrieve! I do the other 2 , but use straight instead of first one. The bottom retrieve i use in cold water and at night. I gotta try it during day. Thanks. I usually use spinnerbait more with wind. On the bottom, is it being windy as important?

[@MattStefanFishing]

wind can definitely help a spinnerbait bite!

[@johnzaucha8908]

I think you would be a great guide up north where you live.

[@MattStefanFishing]

I do some guiding but have put it on hold the past year

[@1965JB]

Love these retrieve videos.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Glad you like them!

[@johnnyweaver1300]

I'm sorry tell you that I've never seen that bait, but I can definitely tell that it would be good one, spinnerbaits don't get bites down here on the chic like they used to, I could be wrong since it's been a long time since I've thrown it! 🎣

[@MattStefanFishing]

dont give up on them!

[@alcav54]

Great info

[@MattStefanFishing]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Ryan-re1rs]

I've been trying to fish spinners more often and while looking for nicer spinners i found place that makes some nice baits called Taylor man's custom lures and pretty impressed with thier jigs, spinners and bladed baits, very well made, nice paint job and skirts.. they also have some crazy blade options with upto 7 willows or Colorado blades..

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks for sharing!

[@raypod6967]

Do you prefer a particular brand of spinner bait over another? Say like war eagle over terminator? What do you think of berkelys new spinnerbaits?

[@MattStefanFishing]

war eagle is my confidence bait at the moment. i havent tried berkleys new spinnerbaits but they look good.

[@franksancimino1297]

Intro pic to this vid brother.

[@terrytresemer2864]

Right on brother! My philosophy with a spinner bait is add action to it as it doesn't have a lot on its own. Bling is one thing but put it in their face and kill it or rip it away that the deal!

[@MattStefanFishing]

agreed!

[@bootlegbassfishing1730]

Great video. What’s your favorite spinnerbait for water under 5ft??

[@MattStefanFishing]

this 1/2 war eagle in sexy shad color is a go to for me www.tacklewarehouse.com/War_Eagle_Nickel_Spinnerbait_Double_Willow_/descpage-WENSDW.html?from=MSFG

[@johnbowzer5447]

I keep waiting for him to catch one while doing these demos haha

[@MattStefanFishing]

im surprised i havent yet

[@franksancimino1297]

When he does ref. TW. Buy that lure ...and use his code and bookmark it !

[@TN-Vols-Fan]

Matt, Thank you for this video. Do you use these retrieves on willow leaf and Colorado bladed spinnerbaits?

[@MattStefanFishing]

Yes I do!

[@TN-Vols-Fan]

@@MattStefanFishing Thank you for your reply. These are tips that I will use. I tend to be a cast and retrieve kind of guy.

[@shannonkirby9295]

You already taught me how. Now I catch them on the spinnerbait

[@MattStefanFishing]

Great to hear!

[@rousefire]

I like to dothe Hank Parker fade away at the end of lay-downs .

[@MattStefanFishing]

cant argue with hank parker!

[@franksancimino1297]

After 2 Classics ... a hit show...and a killer spinnerbait ! Loss for words

[@rousefire]

@@franksancimino1297 huh? I was referring to how Hank liked to bring a spinnerbait past some cover then lower his rod tip and the lure fades away .

[@rousefire]

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[@mariaruhlman424]

Do you ever use a trailer on a spinner bait? Would be interested in your thoughts as a possible video topic.

[@MattStefanFishing]

i prefer not but if i do it just a standard twin tail trailer

[@briantaylor5742]

One of my best days on lake I was helicoptering a spinnerbait on stick ups.

[@MattStefanFishing]

very cool!

[@rodlinvon-hugenstine5142]

Dude… pump pump stop rip pump stop is my go to!

[@MattStefanFishing]

nice!

[@outdoorswithjt6652]

What are your thoughts on a pistol grip rod? I'm 48 and most of my life I've fished them and don't understand why they went away, they definitely have a place.

[@MattStefanFishing]

they have a place but i primarily cast two handed so i prefer a longer butt on my rods

[@kbone87]

Do you ever catch any off the bank there at home? Good stuff as usual sir!

[@MattStefanFishing]

yep I do catch some of the bank.

[@corvette_jake7225]

Hey guys, what's everyone's absolute favorite rod and reel combo?

[@heinrichkellogg7563]

Tough question. I’ll kind of bite first but have to go with 2. One spinning and one casting. I’ll take my NRX+ 852C JWR and my Shimano Aldebaran for casting (Largemouth) and my NRX+ 901 S with my Shimano Stella spinning reel which is now discontinued. If anyone has any Stella spinning reels for sale let me know. I’m not a fan of the looks of the new Stella.

[@kfishing2779]

I have a fishing 13 blackout rod and reel I love it you can check out my Chanel and you can see it

[@corvette_jake7225]

My favorite rod/reel is also my cheapest. A kastking zephyr with 6lb flouro stuck onto a 6.5ft basspro shops cranking stick. I use it for weightless worms and small swimbaits, casts a darn mile and it's so cheap I don't have to worry about it at all

[@fishaholic122]

NRX and stella they make a great pair

[@heinrichkellogg7563]

@@fishaholic122 Agree. High end, quality. Sensitivity, light, strong and a great drag system that casts very well. The rod and reel allow you to use smaller diameter lines that help in clear water for bites, feel, and action.

[@WolverineXXXX]

Movement, that's why my spinnerbaits work well. They are built with automatic movements. It is the highest level.

[@MattStefanFishing]

show us!

[@SpookyRedz]

Now you are talking , good one bro

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks!

[@heinrichkellogg7563]

🍺Thanks Matt. Live examples seem to be preferred by many. Good job. ….Imakatsu Helter spinnerbait, check it out.👍

[@heinrichkellogg7563]

🍺Imakatsu Helter Twister spinnerbait to be more specific.🤑

[@MattStefanFishing]

I'll check it out!

[@petervang9006]

I love spinner baits. It's my first lure to throw but for some reason I only catch pikes with them. Never bass.

[@MattStefanFishing]

really?!?!

[@NedRigNerd]

Must have been reading your mind. Was fishing earlier with a Spinnerbait and was trying all kinda retrieves.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Perfect!

[@BarryCountyLyfe]

Matt Stephan for president!

[@MattStefanFishing]

nope!

[@SpookyRedz]

I call it the Fa La La

[@MattStefanFishing]

haha!

[@FiciousCritik]

I wish I knew this 10 hours ago; I didn't get one bite.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Bummer!

[@StrikEagle9]

Did Randy tell you to make your video titles more click-baity?

[@MattStefanFishing]

Actually he did tell me to try this title and its really done well. people like the retrieve videos so im sticking with the title since its a series of retrieve videos.

[@jeffsmeltz1353]

So how come these guys never get hung up dragging the bottom. Happens to me regularly. Just sayin

[@MattStefanFishing]

getting hung up is all part of the game

[@ceciljohnson5997]

Matt I enjoy your content. That being said, please stop using made up stats in your video intros. For instance this video could have been "Retrieves that will get more bites on a spinnerbait" It's just a a better way to get your point across without being demeaning. I don't think that's your intent. Your better than that.

[@MattStefanFishing]

I dont think im being demeaning with my title. just that the majority of people dont know these retrieves. plus its kinda the name of the series now and lots of people have told me they are enjoying them.

[@ceciljohnson5997]

@@MattStefanFishing I didn't say that I didn't like the videos. I just believe you could do better with the titles. I could say that it's 70% that don't know these retrieves. There's no stats to substantiate that number either. Keep up the good videos on retrieves. I guarantee I'm not trying to be contrary, just the opposite. I'm giving you my thoughts on how those type of titles strike me.

[@tonyduran4764]

Pay Matt comment

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks!

[@RCSTILE]

Anyone who has fished a spinner bait more than 10 minutes knows these two techniques..

[@MattStefanFishing]

Ok

[@fishaholic122]

U really should help ur buddy randy with how to make a great video

[@MattStefanFishing]

Haha! his channel is growing a lot faster than mine. I should be the one asking for tips haha!