How Did I NOT Know This Plastic Rigging Tip!!! It’s So Good!

I still learn new fishing tips as well and this one is so good I had to share it right away!
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I was born and raised in Chicago, but after working 12 years in the financial Industry regulating the futures and options markets at the CME/CBOT I decided to pursue my passion fishing professional tournaments and left my full time corporate job. At that point, I moved to Junction City, WI with my wife Sara and two boys Hank and Duke. I've been fishing professionally since 2011 and full-time since 2015. I've qualified for seven MLF Championships and won over a half million in tournament winnings at the professional level.

[@mikeeller557]

See Matt, Old dogs can learn new tricks. Its a great one . Thanks Matt

[@MattStefanFishing]

agreed!

[@edwardwicht5271]

Genius. One of those things that after someone points it out, you cannot believe you didn’t realize it before.

[@MattStefanFishing]

agreed

[@junthehousecallgroomer6843]

Makes so much sense!!! I can't believe I never thought of that either!!! 😂😂😂

[@MattStefanFishing]

Right!

[@joelbundgaard769]

Congratulations on 50,000! You should be very proud of all your accomplishments.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thank you so much!

[@youtubzkoz]

Tai Au is the man! jdm guys show this all the time. cultural thing? definitely hear this often with jdm plastics being soft. half the baits are reusable when torn for different techniques as well. arizona has some amazing anglers, very underrated.

[@MattStefanFishing]

very cool!

[@CWR3212]

Yeah, I remember doing this back in the late 90s. I learned it from watching one of Roland Martin's shows, but I don't do it often because I'm in a hurry.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks!

[@ph00z00]

This is not only a lesson in basic mechanics, but a great lesson for those of us mechanically inclined but like to turn that stressed part of our brains off when fishing to relax. Thanks, Matt... it seems obvious to you, but it triggers math to be done at a desk for the rest us that really don't want to do head math while fishing and enjoying special days fishing.

[@stevemyoung]

No Joke! I'm embarrassed to admit this hadn't occurred to me. So obvious and something I should have thought of.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks!

[@MegaBassbite]

Wow great tip and no never ever have I seen that...genius Thanks Man

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks!

[@kibscott6096]

Whaaa??? That makes total sense!! Well Matt you're not the only one who didn't know about tht lol, thanks for the geat tip!

[@MattStefanFishing]

nice!

[@fadethenoise9704]

Great tip. Now we need something for flipping plastics. I go though bags on a good bite day. $20-$30 on a good day.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Great idea!!

[@jimwaller5465]

This may be the best tip I have seen in a long time! Thanks for sharing! wow

[@MattStefanFishing]

Glad it was helpful!

[@midwestfischerman]

💡Eureka!!! You've got it Matt!!! Very clever. Do you think this is necessary with Elaztech? For Elaztech and wire keepers I slide the trailer down the hook to the keeper, then I pinch the Elaztech and pull it way up away from the hook shank as I pull the bait over the wire keeper. Then I finally squish the Elaztech down onto the wire keeper to poke the wire keeper into place.

[@MattStefanFishing]

probably not as effective with elazetech

[@mistertwister1816]

I never do wire keepers unless I’m using elaztech. Everything else gets a screw lock keeper tied onto the shank of the hook, even if it means clipping any existing wire keeper. My go to screw lock making tool that I use with 0.020” stainless wire is a 1/8” diameter 1.5” long Hillman tension pin (Lowe’s). I won’t put a Keitech on without a screw lock. It just works too well.

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks for sharing!

[@Insurance-Rep]

Matt This was indicated to me by a great fisherman Doug Stange of InFisherman, many years ago, Still love all your videos.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Very cool!

[@normanwiggins1320]

I knew about this tip from a co angler and been using this for a long time. Wow can't believe I knew about this before you Matt but that sure doesn't make me better than you. You still have more tips and tricks than I. Thanks again

[@MattStefanFishing]

haha

[@stevebaker8138]

I saw hellabass do this a while back and have been saving plastics ever since!

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks!

[@competitivecombatsports9345]

Man, that tip sold me! I’m subscribing Matt!

[@MattStefanFishing]

awesome!

[@crowe1974]

Congratulations on 50k. Well deserved ur tips and videos are the best out there

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks a ton!

[@erniesanders3724]

Another killer tip. This sure makes sense. Thanks Matt for sharing this with us. You are having an amazing year. Keep it rolling Champ.

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks!

[@patrickmcgee6917]

Hey Matt. Congratulations on the W!!!!!!😜🎉🎉👍🏻👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻. It’s so interesting watching you prior to your win, and now watching you after your win. You are most definitely jacked now. It’s easy to see. Lol. You are definitely more amped up now in your videos. Which I think is great!!!!👍🏻👍🏻. Tell me I’m wrong. Lol. I don’t think I am. All good! Love your insight. Input. And sharing. Keep it coming!!!!!😎👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@MattStefanFishing]

interesting! i feel exhausted

[@donpanico7708]

Great tip Matt, I did not know about this but will definitely start using it. Thanks

[@MattStefanFishing]

You bet!

[@allenfowler1794]

Great tip Matt. Thank you so much!!!!

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks!

[@michael_mc_gowan]

Wow. Did not even think of it, but that makes so much sense. Thanks for sharing, and CONGRATS 🎉 on the Win.

[@MattStefanFishing]

You are so welcome!

[@shawnmcilroy4929]

Thats a great idea!! Thanks for the tip!

[@MattStefanFishing]

You bet!

[@redcat111111]

😃👍 thanks Now I know. I think that is the best tip I’ve heard this year!!!

[@MattStefanFishing]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jeremyaslinger1808]

Always giving great tips!! Thanks Matt

[@MattStefanFishing]

My pleasure!

[@terryapple6063]

Great tip Matt! Another thing I started doing that helps keep the trailer on is using a Wacky ring over the head of the trailer placed in front of the wire. It works great on creature type baits rigged texas rig using an offset hook as well. In that case, you place the ring in front of where the hook comes out of bait.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Great tip!

[@nathanboardwell6644]

That’s genius! Thanks for sharing!

[@MattStefanFishing]

You bet!

[@vinnylivoti9567]

Matt great tip I will surely use. Thanks for always sharing these great tips.

[@MattStefanFishing]

You bet!

[@jamiejuicenewton3349]

Thanks for sharing! Old shakey head trick as well.

[@MattStefanFishing]

sounds good

[@krisbeasley6649]

Damn. Great tip. I’m feeling dumb but happy I saw this.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks!

[@mikegardiner3934]

very cool tip Matt!

[@MattStefanFishing]

Glad you liked it!

[@tylergensmer8376]

I did not know that trick. Thanks for sharing this Matt!

[@MattStefanFishing]

You bet!

[@mikest4786]

Amazing, thanks for sharing. I can't wait to try!!!

[@MattStefanFishing]

awesome!

[@joepworther2284]

Simple, logical, but so good ! Didn't knew it , so thanks Nick and Matt !!!

[@MattStefanFishing]

you bet!

[@MrJohnB-qs6dp]

Thanks for sharing that tip!!! Much appreciated!!!! Stay Safe & God Bless!!

[@MattStefanFishing]

You bet

[@ryanvarner6520]

That was news to me! Thanks for sharing!!

[@MattStefanFishing]

You bet!

[@BenHolliday1]

Great tip!! Thanks!

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks!

[@brandonsmith606]

I did not know about this but it's a dang solid tip, and makes perfect sense.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks!

[@erichoffman2014]

Thanks Matt- me too! I appreciate you. Someday, I'd like to meet you.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks!

[@eddiehawk8861]

Very slick, I’ve never seen this tip neither. Thanks 👍

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks!

[@Bankfishindude]

Makes absolute perfect sense and yet I’ve never even thought about, I’ll be using that one, thanks Matt…or whoever you got it from

[@MattStefanFishing]

me neither

[@wesleyryhal3930]

Wow that's a really good tip! Never heard of it before but I'm gonna use it! Thanks for sharing!!!

[@MattStefanFishing]

Glad it was helpful!

[@af4od02]

Good new tip. Thanks.

[@MattStefanFishing]

You bet!

[@erichildreth7562]

I have used this on other things before and it works great but never thought about this on plastics. This is regreat and thanks for providing this tip to us Matt and congratulations on your win!!

[@MattStefanFishing]

Glad to help

[@nsac3450]

Thank you, You are always trying to save us money.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks!

[@Carolinafishingtales]

That's really cool. Also, happy that the channel is growing.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks!

[@BassmasterTL]

Never thought of that. Amazing.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks!

[@mulder5118]

man...that's freaking awesome. chatter baits are my biggest confidence bait right now and I go through a ton of plastic. thanks for sharing bub.

[@MattStefanFishing]

awesome!

[@fishermanjim5654]

I always pinch the tip of the plastic and gently lift it as I pull it over the baitkeeper, then when the bait is in place I allow the plastic to rest down on the barb. Same basic idea without splitting the bait.

[@MattStefanFishing]

awesome!

[@gregbroyles2908]

Thanks for the tip!

[@MattStefanFishing]

you bet!

[@teetimeaz]

You can use heat to repair your soft bait. A lighter or hot air gun carefully applied will repair holes and tears.

[@MattStefanFishing]

awesome!

[@NeilGraham.I.M.F]

That's a simple yet great tip thanks for sharing

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks!

[@jamesrospopo3137]

Excellent tip.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Glad it was helpful!

[@rvfishingyet]

50k! Well earned. Great year! Keep the tips and tricks coming.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks!

[@tannervanasten]

oh i feel silly now, did not know. Congrats on 50k!

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks!

[@jonperkins7433]

Brilliant! Thanks!

[@MattStefanFishing]

You bet!

[@timtweet8149]

Makes sense! I did not know that either. Thanks for sharing.

[@MattStefanFishing]

you bet!

[@shawnriebe4547]

I had seen this elsewhere within the last year or so. Cannot remember where. Tactical Bassin?? It is a great tip to share. Congrats on a great year!! Both tournaments and you tube!! Oh, and a great family to boot!!

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks!

[@willjackson716]

Excellent point that makes good sense !

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks!

[@cgraz3383]

I remember when Scott Martin gave us this tip…5 years ago. 😂

[@MattStefanFishing]

very cool

[@DanielBoone337]

Nice... It makes sense and definitely something that I've never thought of.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks!

[@TaiAuFishing]

I appreciate the shoutout and love my brother! When I figured this out, I was kicking myself and could not believe it took me so long to figure it out. You can do this with a lot of different style hook keepers. Congrats on the big W again.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks!

[@jackwestlund6098]

Hi Matt- I did not know...I will definitely do this from now on. appreciate it.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks!

[@paulziebell2479]

50000!!! Let's Go!!! Congrats, and yes, I've seen the bait tip. It's a good one.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks!

[@spencersmith6754]

You can also push your plastic all the way up and insert a toothpick thru the plastic just in front of the barb on the keeper

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks for sharing

[@BeckhamHomeLoans]

Great tip ... did not know of that. Thanks Matt!

[@MattStefanFishing]

You bet!

[@rodneychandler82]

Awsome Tip . Thanks buddy 👍

[@MattStefanFishing]

You bet

[@richperrott1573]

Great tip Matt. I enjoy all of your videos. Not all click baity, no drama or BS! Just well done videos and great tips!

[@MattStefanFishing]

I appreciate that!

[@HRxPaperStacks]

Thanks for sharing. I had no idea.

[@MattStefanFishing]

You bet!

[@scottlefave6205]

Never knew about this. Thanks for the tip

[@MattStefanFishing]

you bet

[@nelsonchiro]

Brilliant!! Congrats on 50k!!!!

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thank you!!

[@LowBrowFishing]

That's a great tip! I didn't know that one. What I always do is pinch the tip of the bait and pull it up and over the keeper, then I'll press the bait up against the hook shank and sort of press it down into the keeper until the keeper or wire pokes a little bit out of the plastic. That always held the bait good and snug for me. Also - Congrats on 50K!! I remember back when you only had about as many subs as I do, lol!

[@scottvaughn9565]

I subscribed for ya. Just cuz. Haven't checked ya out yet

[@LowBrowFishing]

@@scottvaughn9565 Thanks! I really appreciate it!

[@MattStefanFishing]

awesome!

[@jerryvalentour164]

Didnt know but it makes a lot of since . once again a great tip.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks!

[@chrisboyd1408]

Thanks for sharing this great tip. I have never heard of this before.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Wyamike734]

Good tip, thanks!

[@MattStefanFishing]

You bet!

[@kyleayscue733]

Didn't know this trick. Looks simple but effective. 👍👍👍

[@MattStefanFishing]

yep

[@johnnyweaver1300]

I didn't know it, but I'm glad your forwarded to your subscribers or whoever, it makes a lot sense!👍🎣

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks!

[@EMS-do5bb]

Thanks for the tip

[@MattStefanFishing]

You bet

[@jimk4267]

not just you Congrats on 50k. onward to 100k!!!!

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks!

[@cpntexas_x]

Love this channel and constant value add tips!! I'm all for saving bait cost for sure! One method I employ to lock them on a long time is... wrap the shank with unwaxed dental floss and tie a few simple knots. When you slide the bait on, put a few drops of super glue on the floss and push the bait on, giving a strong lock between the two. I cut my lead bumps off before doing the floss method, but you can decide for yourself. The smaller the bait and hook the more important my floss/glue method becomes.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Great tip!

[@mawbass2272]

Matt that has to be the best tip I've heard in a long time and I've heard alot of good tips from you. I've always used super glue. Thanks. MAW bass.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks!

[@chipseiler1766]

Hmmmmmmm. I never thought about that or heard that tip either. ...and I'm old! Thanks!

[@MattStefanFishing]

give it a try!

[@kevindunn3883]

Thanks for the tip Matt and I'm with Doug Spickler. Always getting my trailers misaligned and doing this without even knowing. When you're good, it's a technique. For the chuck and ducks, just another screw-up! Just noticed the 50K! Congratulations! Everything falling into place at the same time!

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks!

[@Jason_Emry_Fishing]

Funny you stated this trick. I learned to do this trick from watching Scott Martin videos. I thought it was an amazing trick to which I used it on wire bait keepers. Cool trick still for the masses! Thanks for sharing!!

[@MattStefanFishing]

very cool

[@MrFishBlood]

All the best tips are simple and elegant... Exactly the type of thing that makes one say "Why didn't I think of that?!"

[@MattStefanFishing]

agreed

[@roberts.2413]

never thought of that , good tip

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks!

[@charlesgulley]

Great tip, Matt I did not know that

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks for watching

[@stevencochran4274]

Yeah solid tip thanks for the juice I will b doing this from now on

[@MattStefanFishing]

nice

[@darrelljohnson4658]

Thanks good class

[@MattStefanFishing]

You're welcome!

[@comfortablynumb9342]

Congratulations on reaching 50k subs, you deserve it and more. I just saw this same tip from the Salt Strong guys. A drop of super glue will make a soft plastic stay on a jig or whatever a lot better but I don't bother unless I'm using Z Man soft plastics because the little fish steal the tails of regular plastics so they're not going to last long. Sometimes one cast is all I get before a ribbon fish cuts my jig tail.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Awesome thank you!

[@johnmcnally6450]

You had me in suspense I thought you’re going to superglue it🤓nice tip👍🏻

[@MattStefanFishing]

haha

[@hawaiianboy2003]

Never thought about that. I like using baits with wire keepers. I peg my plastics with toothpicks and go through a bunch of fish before having to replace them! Got that tip from Tim at Tactical Bassin.

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks for watching

[@davidheiser1566]

Cool tip, so simple.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks!

[@jamesbarron1202]

You can stick a toothpick inside your plastic perpendicular to to hook. Put it right in front of the bait keeper and then clip off the excess toothpick. The toothpick is locked against the bait keeper.

[@MattStefanFishing]

another option

[@samuelschult985]

Congratulations on the 50k, you don't stand alone I had never even thought about it 👍

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks!

[@jeffkawakami6050]

Great tip 👍🏻👍🏻

[@MattStefanFishing]

Glad it was helpful!

[@k1llerdir]

I knew, when I first tried it was 6 years ago. I was throwing a chaterbait and had put on a rage swimmer by pulling it over the keeper and lasted 4 casts. Then I noticed I was down to my last rage swimmer and I wanted more casts out of it so threaded it on like your showed the turned it 90degrees and over the keeper . The Rage swimmer lasted me 50 casts.

[@MattStefanFishing]

awesome!

[@Southwest.Angling]

I recently found out but just starting to rig them sideways didn’t work out too well 😅 Had a a duh moment here Another thing I’ve done which you had a video on was use screw looks in your baits if you have a large enough one it will thread over the hook nicely

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks for sharing!

[@CastingwithKirk]

Mind blown 👍👍👍 awesome tip

[@MattStefanFishing]

Glad you liked it