Alabama Rig Advanced Class

[@brianl7635]

Nothing better then a bass geek video after a long days work your hard work doesn’t go un noticed brother thank you for the years of great content I’ve watched every single video not a bad one yet!

[@BassGeek]

Thank you that’s awesome! I very much appreciate it

[@tunit8946]

I've had A rigs in the boat for a year or so. Threw them a few times here and there. This past Friday I dug one out . Started catching them immediately. Loving the A rig now. Thanks for the video.

[@BassGeek]

It's the ight time for sure.

[@TheNorthFloridaAngler]

Great tips Hank! Another awesome instructional!

[@BassGeek]

Thanks sir.

[@willjunkin732]

Bought my first A-rig this year. Have caught anything on it all yr. Hopefully after your teaching I will finally catch something. Thanks Hank for all you teach us. 🎣

[@BassGeek]

I hope so! Good luck and keep us up to date.

[@bearfishing]

Just ordered my first A Rig tonight rite before your video posted. Thanks so much for the info. Your always so much help. Keep up the awesome videos.

[@BassGeek]

Thanks!

[@willperryman4559]

Hey Hank, this is one of the Best A-Rig breakdowns on any channel 👌👍😉👍🙌😎🎣✊ of course I didn’t get to watch it before Black Friday or Cyber Monday 😂😂😂😂 keep doing That Geek Thang 🙌

[@BassGeek]

Hey it don't matter when you watch as long as you watch. hahaha Thank you sir.

[@solidrockoutdoors]

Odd seeing a BassGeek video on a Monday. I like it. Great video brother.

[@BassGeek]

A day late and a dollar short story of my life lol

[@solidrockoutdoors]

@@BassGeek haha we all are a few dollars short This day and time haha

[@jeromedwojak918]

BassGeek thanks for the info on the A rig and the technique to use for different applications, adjustment I see is the key to fishing these. Appreciate your expertise on this subject!

[@BassGeek]

Thanks I love to fish’em for sure

[@jaredkemperfishing]

I'm glad you dont this video bc even though I've fished for many years I JUST started throwing an A rig thanks to you lol. Great info, keep em coming!

[@BassGeek]

I love it and I know you will to!

[@garylaney1333]

Thanks for the video, glad to see you well. Time for me to get into the A rig.

[@BassGeek]

Yup! Good luck and thanks

[@craigpeters3165]

Fantastic video bro! I ordered a bunch of stuff you mentioned. Can't wait to try this technique.

[@BassGeek]

Thanks I love the A rig

[@chrisboyd1408]

Great video. Nice tip related to braided line.

[@BassGeek]

Thank ya!

[@tomjudson258]

Awesome info. Thanks again Hank!!

[@BassGeek]

Thanks

[@Lee_Lee1776]

I love that bass pro jacket. I Know what I want for Christmas now.😀

[@BassGeek]

Hahahaha it’s a great rain suit

[@leeyarbrough9636]

Nice day on the river , been awhile since iv got to keep up with your channel in off the outages an back to fishing , on that note I fish with the person that invented that a rig right down here on pickwick , that a rig is a beast in big bass it’s good, maybe one day you can come down here to pick wick an catch some of these beasts till next time keep after them.

[@BassGeek]

Sir that would be an honor! I would love to talk with you and your fishing partner sometime. Thanks

[@rodneyworkman8678]

Nice job as always Hank!

[@BassGeek]

Thanks very much

[@cmcoleman66]

As always great info thanks man for all you do to help us get better...🎣

[@BassGeek]

Thanks for the support

[@oldbasser]

Great detail , nice video !

[@BassGeek]

Thanks very much

[@clydemcguire2566]

Enjoy your videos. I fish a lake that is often very clear. I'm going to try a rig without blades to see if I get a few more customers. 😅

[@BassGeek]

Just think of it as a big spinnerbait. The wind is your friend

[@bigmoemedina313]

So glad to see you fully recovered from Covid Brother, sounds you're back 100% Southern drawl and all!! LOL!! Would I get the same reaction if I put plastic flukes instead of swimbaits? Great instructional video!!

[@BassGeek]

Dang don’t tell all my winter secrets lol yes when it’s cold yes

[@jbsfishingstuffnmore7387]

Great tool and great info.

[@BassGeek]

Thanks very much!

[@jbsfishingstuffnmore7387]

@@BassGeek you're welcome & nice fish

[@derrickhouse7063]

Awesome video! Great information!

[@BassGeek]

Thank you

[@drewpetrey4668]

Great stuff here Hank, thanks man!

[@BassGeek]

Thank you sir!

[@TackleJunky81]

Excellent video brother! I'm going to have to get more comfortable tossing this rig...just don't have a ton of confidence in it.

[@BassGeek]

Spring! Pre spawn! You will think me for this dude.

[@steverone9455]

As always, you the man!

[@BassGeek]

hahahaha thanks Steve.

[@rvfishingyet]

Great video! Hank is back! I have not honestly thought about trying the A-rig from the bank, but this video makes me curious. Especially the smaller bait, finesse style wire/rigs.

[@BassGeek]

Look at the Shane’s baits mini finesse

[@rvfishingyet]

@@BassGeek will do!

[@lannyluckyj3227]

Nice viedo and I still haven't tried an A-rig. I will next spring I hope to anyway.

[@BassGeek]

Thanks

[@Ranger374_]

Great video Hank! I use the mini A rig just because of the shallower water I fish. Keep up the great tips and advice buddy! 👍#BGN

[@BassGeek]

Nice man just what I was saying

[@othacker2908]

Without a doubt my favorite bait to throw! I’m also glad I won the day with Hank at secret lake “S” some Saturday in the near future. Hahaha

[@BassGeek]

We will do it for sure!

[@othacker2908]

@@BassGeek every time I’m at OB I’m looking for your truck.

[@rickyrodriguez9831]

I haven’t stepped up to the Arig so for now now I’m trying the livetarget bait ball spinning rig!

[@BassGeek]

That’s a neat little bait

[@rickyrodriguez9831]

Yeah it’s basically a spinner bait/mini A-Rig hybrid. I haven’t been able to catch anything yet but it’s convenient I hope it comes through!

[@OrilliaFishing]

good vid brother. I've got a Yumbrella sittin' in my box for a year now... maybe next year I'm gonna have to bring that bad boy out ;) think I could just wacky rig it with some Yamamottos? :P okay okay... you talked me into using a swimbait. Interesting tip on the braid sound! I've never heard that before but, makes sense!

[@BassGeek]

Lol

[@TackleBoxMike]

I sure glade you held out, and didn't throw me a spoiler, Very Awesome Catch on the A Rig, I really like the A Rig, Unfortunately here in Minnesota there not allowed. I my go on vacation to a state where its legal, any suggestions? Thanks

[@BassGeek]

Hmmmm I don’t know. Just pick somewhere you e always wanted to fish

[@LUE68]

I was robbed! That computerized MTB lottery picker hates me!! Great video on the A rig. Half that video was new info to me BG. Gonna rig one up right now and its 8 at night.

[@BassGeek]

I love’em and they are good all winter long

[@LUE68]

I've never caught a fish on one from flashy to not and various swimbait configurations. You'll be the first to know when the BassGeek rig comes through for me!

[@BassGeek]

@@LUE68 lol hey it works

[@KissmyBasss]

Have you tried the CUR A Rigs, looks great for your clearer waters.

[@BassGeek]

I have not yet but plan to check them out

[@KissmyBasss]

I got one last yr and haven't even rigged it yet. Really good quality tho. They're local guys that catch all striped bass so they should be solid.

[@jdnotariano]

You sold me with that big bass. I don’t know if I agree that this rig should be against tournament rules, I mean it is casted and retrieved like any other lure. I will eventually give one of these a try. Not sure what happened to my previous comment? Anyway, good video.

[@BassGeek]

Sorry I didn’t see it. I don’t think it should be against any tournament rules myself

[@twopassionsfishing386]

Great video friend

[@BassGeek]

Thank you very much.

[@YouTubeFISHINGVIDS]

Good stuff Hank! Which swimbait do you have on the rig in this video? I've never seen that color before in a swimbait.

[@BassGeek]

It’s called sour grape by Bassmunitions

[@BassGeek]

Thanks for stopping by sir

[@YouTubeFISHINGVIDS]

LOL! Good name for that color. Keep up the great work! I'm glad to know you and your family are well.

[@BassGeek]

@@KZbinFISHINGVIDS Thanks man we are much better

[@markmurchison3195]

Really like the Shane's A rig but I get alot of line wrap between the nut head and arms. You have any suggestions to correct this problem. Enjoy you videos.

[@BassGeek]

Yeah try to stop the rig before it hits the water and lift the rod tip at the same time it’s the tumble as it hits the water that causes it

[@lancemabry6707]

So you don't throw a different color on the trailer? So in TN for say Douglas n Cherokee u stick to blades with the 3.25?

[@BassGeek]

Sometimes I’ll put a larger target on the trailer or a different color but honestly if they gonna hit it they are gonna hit it. On Cherokee yes most the time that’s the starting point and that may depend on if I’m down lake or up lake fishing for large heads or smallies, on Douglas I will upsize slightly at first 3.8’s but since I’m targeting largemouth mainly I’m gonna use skinny dippers or something with less action than a wide tail fat impact. I may even put a 5-6 in as we get. Lose to summer on the target at Douglas. But a good get bites starting point is 3.3 in to a 3.8 and go. Blades on Douglas always and Cherokee depends on wind, clouds, and water clarity.

[@bassmunitionslures2389]

Wish I could get into throwing this more often.

[@BassGeek]

I’ll take ya in the spring. You’ll be into then I promise

[@Mjones8383]

I consider myself a master-baiter but you took it to a new level here

[@BassGeek]

I also am a master baiter spent so many hours during my teenage year practicing to get to this level lol

[@Mjones8383]

@@BassGeek 🤣😂

[@paulcarpenter7237]

20:26 did you add that sound effect or was it just a chopper flying by at the perfect moment? lol

[@BassGeek]

LOL that was a boat going past hahahahha

[@texbassman681]

I’m using Braid Backing, can I add mono instead of floro to that to throw the A-Rig? I’m new to the A-Rig. Last year, I had a backlash and yes, my line broke and my bait went into the lake...

[@BassGeek]

Absolutely! That's why I love using braid backing it allows us to be more versatile.

[@brianhosman7660]

Do they work in summer time. Like early morning or evening?? Never tried it. Going to have to pick so up tomorrow morning. Can’t wait. Thanks for the videos.

[@BassGeek]

I use them for deep suspended bass or ledge fishing at times but they seem to work better when the water is cooler

[@brianperry4521]

Good video Hank. Is there a A-rig ,,you would recommend for ponds?

[@BassGeek]

Yeah look at the mini or finesse arigs on Shane’s baits

[@rangerbull]

Love throwing them but here in Indiana we are only allowed 3 hooks and as many teasers as we want. I try to put hooks low and one sticking out the rear. I feel bass will feed up and get the hooks.

[@BassGeek]

Yup that’s how it is in TN to and that’s the way I rig it.

[@5.7.0bassin2]

Next spring im going to start throwing the a-rig i was always nervous just because i mostly fish ffrom the bank but i think i found a way i can throw it

[@BassGeek]

Get the mini finesse from Shanes

[@5.7.0bassin2]

Ok and luckily im not a online shopper but luckily i believe one of my local mom and pop store carries them i know they have the reg. One but im pretty sure they have the jr. To

[@rodneystewart7334]

Good video my friend

[@BassGeek]

Thank you sir.

[@bobbybaker5304]

Great videos as always. I understand your reasoning behind the braid but, a lot of folks use it throwing crank baits. David Fritts swears by it. What would be the difference on a crank bait vs the A-Rig? #favoriteyoutuber

[@BassGeek]

I’m not Frits but I wouldn’t use it for cranks either.

[@guywithagoprofishingshow3011]

super good stuff,BG-i was just prepping my 7'6" heavy for the wires my friend.How do you feel about 50lb braid main to about a 7 foot 20 lb mono leader?I have confidence in my alberto knot& always hit it with a dab of crazy gel just in case.I'm mostly stuck on shore,but my buddy John from JAB Custom Cranks invites me out on his Nitro,so I got somes Shanes & Picasso Umbrellas ready to go!(I heard the Fieder Shad Exoswim is a great little fish catcher,too)..You Rock,My Man!!#WinterBassFishing

[@BassGeek]

I’m good with that setup completely!

[@poppy.fishing]

Great bass! What did it weight 3-4lbs?

[@BassGeek]

Not sure I didn't weight'em.

[@aarondavis8224]

Id love to throw an a rig but my State has restrictions on the amount of hooks we can use. I dont want to throw one with a bunch of dummy baits on it, because of this I go to the spinnerbait. Those rigs also look very expensive to get snagged lol. I looked up your veritas rods, thats pretty much the same feedback I get from people who have used them. Guides suck or the blank cracks on a hookset.

[@BassGeek]

Yeah those rods feel great but just don't hold up. You should toss the Arig anyway it draws bass out.

[@aarondavis8224]

@@BassGeek Ill give it a try since I never have thrown one. I use some Lews rods but recently I picked up a couple of Phenix rods and I love them. Great value for your money. 30T blank, Sic guides, awesome reel seat. I dont know of many companies that offer a 30T blank with Sic guides for $118 lol.

[@Mjones8383]

That lake needs structure don't seem to be any brush piles 🤣

[@BassGeek]

Hahaha plenty of rock

[@seanpatun9875]

My A rig is too heavy to cast w/my baitcast set up, so I'll just use it for trolling.

[@BassGeek]

Check into a Shane’s baits finesse rig

[@MRbassmasterman]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@BassGeek]

Thanks

[@greenpighunter6930]

👍

[@BassGeek]

Thanks

[@piercekirby1728]

What’s ur Instagram? I’d love to talk back and forth about fishing. I started bass fishing only about a year ago and still have many questions

[@BassGeek]

It’s BassGeek Fishing