Baits To Use In Windy Conditions

These are the baits I use when the wind is blowing and have to put away finesse presentations.
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[@guyb5333]

Congratulations for getting through the qualifying rounds, good luck getting the TITLE.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks!

[@jwm2588]

I watched this video last night and it was pretty windy today. I went with the lipless crankbait and caught my personal best largemouth at 4 lb 2oz. Thanks for the advice Matt and you have one of the best channels on KZbin.

[@MattStefanFishing]

That is awesome!

[@vebzuia4336]

That’s crazy lol. I’ve caught a 4lbs 2oz bass as well a month ago😂 but nice catch tho, I used a frog in a hot afternoon on open water and got smashed lol

[@quietlife4me]

Matt living dangerous with those lego’s (?) on the floor.

[@mikegardiner3934]

lol I was about to say the same thing! Looks like the little ones been in there playing. Ha ha

[@MattStefanFishing]

They are everywhere haha!

[@bigbug59]

I don’t think I’ve ever thought about throwing a jerk bait in the wind, I’ll try it next time thanks for the tips.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Give it try!

[@laurencevail6125]

I was rooting for the come back today. Congratulations on getting to the knockout round.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks!

[@pequenioedgarito3067]

Matt. This is wierd to say: you created this video one year ago. Today, October 24, 2022 it is cloudy and windy (20 to 30 mph winds) in Illinois. I did a search on youtube for”fishing on windy day” and got you and Roland Martin. Its like you made this video like “Back To The Future” for bass fishing. 😮

[@MattStefanFishing]

Haha! Nice!

[@Carolinafishingtales]

Thanks for the video, even though an older one. I'm more of a Finesse fisherman, but this helped me answer some questions. I have most of the stuff you mentioned so now I can utilize them to my advantage. Thanks, Matt ! You're the best !

[@MattStefanFishing]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lannyseals2084]

Thanks for helpful tips and Information! The stretch of river I fish sometimes seems to have jet engines hidden somewhere just blasting wind all the time lol

[@MattStefanFishing]

Haha!

[@douglaswheeler3720]

More GREAT info!!!!!! Gotta say, I'm fairly new to the channel, but I'm addicted. Love your delivery, and being in NY, your info is so much more "relatable" for me. You, and Feider have become my favorite sources......Thx, and keep it up!!!!!!!

[@MattStefanFishing]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@erniesanders3724]

Thanks for sharing this with us Matt. Great tips from the best. Thanks again from Western Kentucky.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks for watching!

[@wgm3rd]

Excellent info for the time of year!

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks!

[@bow-leggedfishing5883]

once again thanks for the tips..love the legos on the floor in the background.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks for watching!

[@greenpighunter6930]

Excellent. Thanks

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks!

[@stephanelavoie2258]

Ohhhh do i like that one , great informations , Thank you Matt ! 💪🏻🙏🏻✔️🎣🎣🎣

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks for watching

[@shannonkirby9295]

Great one, Matt, and best of luck in the tournament!

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks!

[@shannonkirby9295]

Love the warpig!

[@MattStefanFishing]

Me too!

[@johnrayner5599]

I kinda like those windy days, can make for some great fishing! Good luck today and get you five big ones to give a free boat ride!!!

[@MattStefanFishing]

Yep

[@robertcook8187]

Windy days can be some of the best days to fish and catch bigger bass

[@MattStefanFishing]

Agreed

[@tommybounds3220]

Thank you for the video

[@MattStefanFishing]

No problem

[@tommywalker741]

All great choices good luck on your next round go catch big ones God bless 🙏

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks!

[@jjfig86]

Great information sir!

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks!

[@stevelegg955]

You have reached the 10k subscribers to the channel!!! Doesn't seem that long ago celebrating the 5k mark. Congratulations!!! Keep up the amazing content and relevant tips. You will keep drawing new people to the channel.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Will do!

[@chuckstillwell9549]

Great info thanks

[@MattStefanFishing]

Glad it was helpful!

[@gregphelps1989]

Great info... my go to is usually a Texas rigged bait or wacky rig, so on windy days I tend to just stay home lol. I been trying to gain confidence in all these baits this year for this exact reason. U confirmed my theory on using moving baits (such as these) on windy days. 😃😃💪

[@MattStefanFishing]

Give them a try

[@johngalt3568]

I would have guessed three of your choice baits for wind. I love fishing spinnerbaits, chatterbaits or rattlebaits in wind. The wind puts fish where you know they will be and you can, in turn, put one of these lures there. I’ve used a jig in wind, but I think there are diminishing returns if too windy because it’s hard the keep the wind from influencing your presentation and feel. I have used a short Carolina Rig in wind before. I kept the leader short to improve what feel I had. The heavier weight kept the rig down where I wanted it.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Good idea

[@alcav54]

Perfectly timed video the day before Hurricane Henri comes through Connecticut tomorrow 🤪

[@MattStefanFishing]

Stay safe

[@edpelkey7798]

Great stuff Matt, hope you smash em today!

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks!

[@dustinwalker8152]

I had a perfect setup a few weeks ago. The wind was blowing hard into a small pocket/dip in the bank line that is a flat that drops into a deep water. Between a rotation of 2 different spinnerbaits, a smaller profile crankbait and jerkbait I was able to catch over 50 in that one spot. Once I got the angle they wanted the baits presented in, unfortunately casting into the wind at angle, I spot locked and mopped up. I tried a few several different lures before the jerkbait but no luck. Flash was a must on the jerkbaits. They didn't want any true bottom contact stuff. I think because of shad being pushed into it the area, well not sure if it's necessarily shad being pushed in, them following their food source that is being pushed in or a combination thereof, but they wanted nothing that wasn't a shad pattern. Weight transfer systems in lighter hard baits are a huge difference maker when casting into the wind.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Sounds like fun!

[@itllkeal]

I just recently learned that wind also dictated bass behaviors because of current

[@MattStefanFishing]

You bet

[@rickhensley2251]

The wind is your friend.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Yes it is

[@david.weston7911]

Thanks Matt for tips good stuff from Ohio

[@MattStefanFishing]

You bet!

[@rvfishingyet]

Would benefit from more baits in various condition videos. Very useful tip video Matt.

[@stoneysdead689]

He already has a bunch of them, go check out his channel- everything from what to throw in clear water to what to use in windy conditions to what you should throw around wood, grass, etc. Matt's great, one of the best fishing channels on KZbin.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Sounds good!

[@ro-cl2do]

Hope your doing well in La Crosse. Ordered some "Pink" Willow Cat's. Thanks

[@MattStefanFishing]

Awesome!

[@juleswinnfield826]

Thems all my favs. Love it when the wind blows..... cuss it when it doesn't. So...... what bait do you think has evolved the best over the last 25 years. One vote here for a today's jerkbait. Fly into the wind better than they ever did. Thanks for the vid.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Jerkbait would be up there

[@andys1170]

Good luck today man.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks!

[@ovechkinata]

I have always heard buzzbaits work amazing when there’s chop on the water caused by wind, and they should be fished the same way as spinnerbaits in those conditions

[@MattStefanFishing]

They work well as long as its not to choppy

[@davidrichey9295]

Great video! Would a Carolina rig work on a windy day?

[@MattStefanFishing]

It should

[@shawn_r_schultzfishing4883]

🤔 never tried a lipless in windy conditions, I usually always reach for the spinnerbait box, followed by a jerkbait, I will try it next time.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Give it a try!

[@theultimatesteelshooter8610]

How does (if at all) what season it is effect this?

[@MattStefanFishing]

Generally season does affect this unless the wind is pushing significantly cooler water into an area

[@tommiks5649]

Matt you need to record your videos with a little higher audio level. We can turn them down if we need to but all the way up and still can barely hear it is a problem. Only complaint I have.