Basic Texas Rig Fishing

[@jonathanclinton5465]

Love watching your channel, always can learn something new. Dads a seasoned fisherman but has a short temper when hes on the fish and doesnt like to teach me new little tricks and tips ( comes from years of challenging him everytime we go out together since bout the age of 9 [ 24 now ] ) and its always nice to show him a new technique that I learned and spent countless hours practicing, and smoking him at it too. Iv used alot of your tricks and tips, you always make it easy to understand and show us how to use a bait or technique in a simple matter. Thanks again, and tight lines!!

[@soccersouveneir]

Sir, people like you is why I am a better fisherman than I used to be. Thanks for all the advice

[@Flukemaster]

Thanks, If you ever have any questions please don't hesitate to ask. Also, the reason I am where I am today in fishing is because of Bass Resource. It's the best place to jump start your bass fishing. Be sure to check them out. It's not your typical fishing website and forum plus it's totally free.

[@DannyA123]

Gene, I've said it before and I'll say it again, THE BEST bass fishing instructional videos on youtube. Keep it up.

[@Flukemaster]

You're welcome and thanks for watching it.

[@Flukemaster]

That is my exact intentions Ryan. Thanks for you comment and thank for watching my videos.

[@Flukemaster]

Thanks, More video coming soon. My boat is in pieces right now while I install new electronics. I hope to be fishing and filming by Tuesday or Wednesday. Thanks again.

[@GoldGlove2011]

Your the only person that actually talks about actual technique..your awesome

[@Flukemaster]

Thanks

[@Flukemaster]

Thanks my friend. It's comments like yours that keep me going. Never stop learning.

[@rickitickidicki]

A fish like that will make your day! I love it, "come on, stay hooked." nice and calm.

[@Ryan-sn5ks]

Thank you for the videos. I'm glad I found this channel. I love fishing but have never been very educated about it, and this is exactly what your channel does.

[@Flukemaster]

I've always tied it directly to the main line. It has always worked for me.

[@jimmyparker383]

Gene. Lol!! That belly slap at 7:21 had me rollin!... good video too. Ole Texas rig will always be my go to comfort bait.

[@Flukemaster]

Jimmy Parker I had forgotten about that. LOL. Thanks Jimmy.

[@Flukemaster]

Thanks. You keep on wanting to learn and I'll keep making videos that teach.

[@METHODICALMIKEYD]

you catch more bass in a 10 min video than i have my entire life.

[@Flukemaster]

Michael Lehman It's all in the editing. LOL

[@thewackyman5025]

Have you tried a Wacky Rigged Senko or Dinger? bass love them. You won't get very big fish though. My average fish on the wacky rig is really only about 8 inches. Biggest I've caught was a 3-4lb Smallie(gopro footage on channel), and smallest is probably literally the size of your fist length-wise.

[@thelowmein9143]

He caught more in this video then I’ve ever caught in my 40 years not counting live bait, frustrating and kind of depressing lol.

[@gammaren]

Thanks so much man I went fishing today landed 6 bass in 40 mins on a crank bait and Texas rig insane that was the first time that ever happend thanks for the reply means a lot

[@Flukemaster]

Pegging a weight means to stop it from sliding up and down the line. You do it when you want the weight to stay tight to the lure. A Carolina Rig has the weight several inches above the lure but the weight still slides up and down the line.

[@EtsMeJago]

I like your videos. You get straight to the point. You also have this "Les Stroud" type-voice when you speak, which brings more interest towards watching more. Great Job!

[@Flukemaster]

Les Stroud. Now that's funny. Thanks for the compliment.

[@Flukemaster]

Thanks Austin, God Bless you to.

[@Winkiedoodles]

Very informative. When using Texas rigs I try to remember that the bullet weight (if not pegged or using a Predator) hits the bottom shortly before the plastic does and that's another reason to wait the 2-3 seconds to allow the worm or craw or tube to flutter down before starting the hop-hop or lift-drop.

[@Flukemaster]

@CUBduncan It's a Triton 186 Sport. They don't make them anymore. It is a great aluminum boat. You can find them used for between 6 and 8 grand.

[@Flukemaster]

Keep watchin bud. You're the reason I'm doing this.

[@Flukemaster]

Very cool man. Congratulations. I'm glad I could help you get him.

[@Flukemaster]

That is awesome to hear Groady, Congratulations bud.

[@Flukemaster]

I'm not knocking Havoc baits they are great and I've been playing with them since they were prototypes but most of the time when you get a bite before it hits the bottom it's a reaction bite so it really doesn't matter what lure you have on the hook. The difference is when the bait hits the bottom and sits there for a few seconds and the bass hits it even after getting a good look at it. That's when you know that you've tied on the right bait.

[@rivitted]

Thanks Gene. I have watched several of vids today. I am just getting back into the fishing game and your tips have been great! Thanks for posting.

[@Flukemaster]

For general purpose stuff I like 15lb Izorline XXX. It's been good to me for years and I don't see myself switching anytime soon.

[@Flukemaster]

@ElvisFish411 No, It's a Abu Garcia Revo SX. It was a special run of Revo reels made for Cabelas.

[@davidsoudek]

Love flipping a Havoc Pit Boss to a tree with about a 1/4 bullet. Most of the time the bass hit before the bait hits bottom! Thanks for the tips!

[@MrTheBurkes]

That was a HELL of a hookset! I've watched just about all of your videos, Bud. You are very thorough and pretty damn good at what you do. Keep it up, and God Bless!

[@Flukemaster]

@niklaus4jc How big do the perch get in Germany? The rod and reel sound good if the perch average 1 to 2 Kilos and have soft mouths. You can use a Texas Rig on any size line and with any rod. If you use light line then use small, light wire hooks so you can get good hook penetration.

[@Flukemaster]

Nope. I fished the Brickyard several years ago. After two days of trying I started asking the guy who ran the place about management practices and there weren't any. People were allowed to keep every fish they caught resulting in massive over harvesting. That was over about 10 years ago and I've never gone back.

[@Flukemaster]

@merganserhunter This is the Savannah River. Just North of Augusta, GA.

[@Flukemaster]

Thanks

[@gammaren]

Thanks man I just cought my first bass over a pound on this rig but with a crawdad I fished when I was younger but im starting again good video

[@Flukemaster]

Very cool. Congratulations

[@Flukemaster]

@TheBassmasterDerek Thanks!

[@Flukemaster]

I feel that a swivel adds unwanted weight to the front of the hook. Added weight affects the action of the plastic. My suggestion is pick a knot and learn how to tie it fast or have one rod set up for raps and one for soft plastics.

[@mrYsignal]

Awesome video. I never use a weight really, I'm never fishing with them in rough water so I never need a weight, and it also looks nice floating to the bottom and you can create slower movement without using a weight.

[@MJ-iq9hv]

after watching your tx rig vids i caught the bass in my picture in a week. i named him goliath, then released him. thanks!

[@Flukemaster]

@Winkiedoodles Very true

[@Flukemaster]

Thant is awesome. Congratulations.

[@ascitiesburn672]

Thanks! I was told to fish it weightless and some of my friends say to rig it like a wacky worm, but when I was a kid I used to get the Bruised Banana color and rig it weightless. I just don't remember if I ever caught anything.

[@bballglennster]

your tips are great I've been catching a lot of fish lately more vids please.

[@rogerpeters6320]

Excellent Vid ! Thanks for the great tips and for being basic, yet thorough. And oh yes, thanks for the absence of "metal" music.

[@Flukemaster]

No but I've been wanting to.

[@Flukemaster]

I'll put a weight on it if I want to fish the bottom. I'll fish it weightless and jerk it around like a fluke. It just depends.

[@Flukemaster]

It all depends on how the fish want it.

[@Flukemaster]

Chris, From you comment I assume you haven't watched any of my other videos.

[@mathteacher4140]

You make it look easy. Good info - thanks.

[@ethanyoung3188]

I don't know why the bass most of the Time are not picking up my Texas rigged worm off the bottom I'm fishing at a lake where there is clear water and most of the time the bass are attacking lures that are slowly suspended, so I decided to give this technique a shot, so if I'm doing anything right with this technique give me a thumbs up! 👍🏼 Medium light a six-foot rod Trilene four pond test; so what type of hook set works for this line. Roboworm for soft plastics Ewg straight shank worm hook And how many twitches do you do for that bait and then after the bass noses it and picks it up? Thank you God bless!

[@Flukemaster]

@zmanlane I'll put it on my to-do list.

[@Flukemaster]

Sometimes yes but I don't get that detailed about it.

[@DirtyRed703]

this tip may help as well. Along with a 7' MH rod, it helps if the tip is slow but with a good backbone. You'll need to pull the fish from cover, but that slow tip will keep the rod bent and the fish from using the weight to shake the hook.

[@Dmgolfer22]

nice video...with a texas rig i see alot of people having their hook at the very top of their bait leaving the eye of their hook exposed and coming into contact with the weight...I like to thread my hook down a little further...protects my knot and seems to help with hook ups..

[@Flukemaster]

@zmanlane By "set ups" do you mean my Rods and Reels?

[@ethanyoung3188]

And since I have a shorter rod than the most commonly used 7ft rods, do you think I should be spending most of my time flipping under docks since shorter rods increase more accuracy than s medium heavy or a heavy baitcaster?

[@Bigfootstalker]

Thank you for the video. This was very instructional.

[@Flukemaster]

+Chris P Thanks Chris

[@davidsoudek]

This is true, it seems like when I use a larger creature bait this happens more. I hardly ever get a reaction bite from a straight tail worm. Maybe that's because I usually don't go heavier than 1/4 spot remover on a worm. Usually I choose more weight with thicker baits. for what ever reason. A big weight on the end of a worm makes me worry that you'll lose the action of the bait.?? What do you think

[@barschspezi8315]

nice video fluke can u give me sone information over ur casting rod pls... how long and how much weight..and name thanks..

[@Flukemaster]

@niklaus4jc I usually use a 7 foot Medium Heavy Rod.

[@Steelchamp060]

Now, If you're fishing plastic crawdad.(ragetails) for example. You would want the bullet weight right on the rear of it to give it that "defense" stance? Thanks for the help.

[@niklaus4jc]

Thank you for your fast reply. Well the top row is 60 cm and about 4 kg, they can even get bigger, but usually they are much smaller. But if I catch a 1 kilo perch it´s already pretty high for the lake where I´m fishing, they can get 2 or 3 kilo, but I think not where I fish. I found out that the Tailwalk Del Sol S702ML is a spinnig version, the S in front of the name, the casting version in 7 feet is heavier and is about 3/16~1, which is to high. So I have to search for another one

[@niklaus4jc]

Thank you for the comment, I found my fishing rod, its a berkley ripple pro. It´s exactly the rod I was looking for and it´s a two piec rod, very important for me. Best Regards!

[@Chad8860]

Ever try placing a bobber stopper right above the bullet weight to reduce the probability of the weight pulling your worm into a snag? This occurs sometimes when dragging the worm over a log.

[@hcoffman100]

Ok, so with the Texas rig all I basically need to do is flip it out there, and follow it withy rod as it sinks but being careful to let it sink naturally on a slack line, and then once it hits the bottom I wait for a couple seconds, bounce it off of the bottom a few times, then reel it in and go again?

[@fuerstmetternich5935]

love the way you cast....that must be a very good bait caster reel. what combo do you use? i use a medium heavy spinning rod w. 12 lb. test Ande line myself, been using it since 9/11(it's a medium heavy Ugly Stik/Shimano Sahara combo)and i caught lots of bass on it, but watching you cast makes me interested to try what u use......

[@Flukemaster]

It's a co-poly

[@anthrx0]

for spinning i love my abu garcia veritas with my shimano sahara, right around $180 and great for inshore/bass fishing

[@skt1435]

hahaha wow. awesome hookset there at the beginning. BAM! hahaha.

[@golfalot1]

Great vid. How far should I move my rod tip if I want to pop or dance the worm off the bottom? Thanks

[@calebgarner5652]

really enjoy your videos, really helping me out alot

[@Flukemaster]

I can't bud. I work weekends at MCG

[@hcoffman100]

I'm a little confused, I thought you were supposed to use a slow sweeping retrieve across the bottom after the Texas rig sinks

[@golfalot1]

Great vid, Fluke! Do you fish a T-rigged tube the same way as a plastic worm by lifting and dropping your rod tip? Or maybe like a jig by twitching the rod tip every 15 seconds or so?

[@Flukemaster]

Triton 186 Sport.

[@williemrofcza]

You are extremely helpful keep up the how to vids

[@jnelson16701]

Great video. Very educational.

[@niklaus4jc]

Thank you for this helpfull video. I want to start with Texas- and Carolina-Rig fishing and thinking about a combo. I´m from Germany, here we have no basses like you have, but we have perchs. So I want to fish with this rigs on the local perchs. Now I thought to use this rod, Tailwalk Del Sol S702ML in 1/16~1/2. As a reel I want to use Shimano chronarch 51e. Can you give me some hints if this is a good combo and rod lenght for Texas and Carolina-Rig fishing? Best Regards.

[@Flukemaster]

That's kinda what you do with a Carolina Rig.

[@metalbladeslice]

Heck yea man we need to get together and go up there and film i got two gopro here 3's its awsome up there

[@nozepicsphoto]

As you know fishing from a kayak is dif from motor boat..you got video fishing texas rig from kayak??

[@BUSTERZEUS1]

i have always asked this question, when you have a peg cant you peg the wieght like a carolina rig im too lazy to change texas rig to carolina rig with a swivel

[@1906Angler]

@Flukemaster Most examples of texas rig, I've seen it done with a swivel and lighter leader line. Is it better for shallow water to use texas rig with just main line without a swivel and leader? Should I use a 6'5" or 7' rod with your setup? I'm excited to try something simple

[@tannerbaney4649]

thanks for telling us about how to tell when its on the bottom and how to fish it

[@Flukemaster]

I'm glad I could help.

[@iGUYZ808]

Hey I was wondering what is better to use when Texas rigging, Carolina, drop shot ect a baitcaster or spinning rod? Or a baitcaster is just good with Texas rig

[@Flukemaster]

Whatever type rod that you are comfortable with.

[@Loconswole]

great videos man thx, wondering im gonna buy a bait caster first time. I have $150 max limit was thinkin about getting abu garcia or cabellas prodigy reel? thoughts?

[@ascitiesburn672]

Your videos are super informative and I definitely love the tips you give us. My Buzzbaits are killing the bass! I was wondering if you could give any tips on rigging a Texas Trick Worm. Do you use a weight on that? or should you keep it weightless for slower sink time?

[@sarcazmo]

When would you use this as opposed to a jig/trailer? It seems theyre used in very similar situations?

[@ptube86]

Thanks for the riggin info!

[@thisisntbobby]

my favorite set up is a shimano caenan and a abu garcia veritas with heavy braid, that will be a little less than 200

[@nyczumazooma]

I like to fish behind the nuclear power plant behind my house. Most of the fish have 2 heads, and that "doubles" your chance of hooking a fish! You should try it out.

[@joebrackman5220]

What kind of hook do you recommend with a Texas rig? Offset? General size range for largemouth? Thanks. And go Dawgs!

[@Flukemaster]

3/0 Offset Worm hook.

[@joebrackman5220]

Great. Thanks! Esp. since I have some of those in the box... :)

[@Flukemaster]

I wish

[@TheSavageDFA]

Do you reel in a little and keep it to the ground or soon as you shake it a little you just rell it all the way and try again?

[@Keriana822]

Would this work with a spinning rod too? I'm using one of the pfluger monarchs

[@Flukemaster]

Yea

[@gammaren]

Hey jene watched all u videos haha it took me a while tho. I have to ask tho its been bothering me so much I want to buy a new bait casting set up for Texas ringing for thre most part but I don't know what is the best action for like medium,medium heavy,extra heavy and so on pls help thanks

[@Flukemaster]

If you are going to use a light texas rig with a weight 1/4oz or ligher then go with a Medium. If you are going to use one heavier then go with a Medium Heavy.

[@dturcott27]

good hookset right at the beginning!

[@zmanlane]

can you do a vid of all of your set ups

[@niklaus4jc]

@flukemstr what rod size do you prefer to fish Texas- and Carolina-Rigs? I heard that the rod shouldn´t be to short, so 7 feet is the best?

[@Christian7thSF]

Arent you supposed to slowly reel it in?