How To Never Get Snagged Again!

Okay, okay we all get snags but some people get a lot more lures caught in snags than others! Ever wonder why that is? Its not random! In this video Matt Allen explains how to feel snags before you're in them and how to work your baits past them.
Whether you're throwing a big jig in heavy cover, flipping in heavy wood, or working a deep diving crankbait along the rocks, learning to feel when your bait is going to get stuck before it actually happens is critical!
Once you learn to feel them you can adjust your retrieve to avoid the situation. If you are using a floating crankbait, stop to allow the lure to float over the coming snag. If you're using a shakyhead, texas rigged worm, or other sinking bait you want to pop the bait up and over the snag before it becomes firmly stuck in the rock or laydown wood.
This method of avoiding snags requires very sensitive equipment. Its one of the rare times that purchasing high-end equipment is a must. Its expensive up front but you will save a lot of money when you stopping losing so much tackle.
The fishing rod Matt is using in the video is:
Rod- Dobyns Champion Extreme 7'4" 743: bit.ly/2ab2kRX
Reel- Shimano Curado 70: bit.ly/2apmDJt
Main Line- Sufix 832 30 lb Braid: bit.ly/2ae93Ji
Leader Line- Seaguar AbrazX 12 lb Fluoro: bit.ly/2aaBBDX
Bait Shown In The Video:
Dirty Jigs Stand Up Finesse Head (3/16 oz): bit.ly/2bTnoLO
Zoom Trick Worm (Green Pump/Purple): bit.ly/2aWkG7E
In this Video Matt is fishing a Dirty Jigs Tackle Stand Up Finesse Head ( shaky head ) coupled with a Zoom Trick Worm. This was meant to be a How to Bass Fishing Video but at the end of the video he catches a bass fishing the worm on a deep ledge. The key to the bite was to hop the worm up and over the rocks. The bass would eat it as it fell down the backside of the boulder.
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[@huntnfishnuts5880]

Timed that ending perfectly.

[@tacticalbassin]

Ha! That's about as good as it gets

[@bobsmith1841]

Huntnfishnuts they say timing is everything, that takes the cake!!

[@opinionatedopiner]

That fish was a paid actor.

[@bradmcwhirt5504]

Having fished mainly ponds growing up, I never worried too much about this. First time out on the lake, I lost several lures and realized I had a lot to learn. Thanks for the video, you explained it very well.

[@tacticalbassin]

Thanks Brad! We hope it helps!

[@Slayer_Habit]

Man this is 6 years old. I've been fishing alot the past 2 years. The first lure I lost was a really old wooden lure that had a metal propeller on the back. I tried to go back and find it but it's gone. One of the 2 wooden lures my grandfather gave me. He's gone now. 😢

[@BriasRocks]

@@Slayer_Habit Damn man I lost a lunkerhunt phantom spider Some hooks and a bullet sinker

[@stevencaldwell838]

In my humble opinion, Tactical Bassin is by far the most informative bass fishing resource out there! I’ve learned soooo much from Matt and Tim over the last couple of years and tell anyone who will listen to watch theses guys on a regular basis. I’ve gotten a few people “hooked” on this site and we are all benefiting hugely! Thank you guys👍🎣

[@tucowept]

That was a good bass, he knew exactly when to bite.

[@tacticalbassin]

Haha, pretty perfect timing!

[@JayAverageVintageCollector]

I know this is old, but new to me and I was ultra disappointed to lose a crankbait today after using it for the first time. First time I’ve ever used one. Well, that’s learning! Thanks for the video!

[@megarouge61]

Wow I appreciate your willingness to share your knowledge!

[@stormherper1727]

Thanks for breaking it down so simply! Never pictured it that way. Thanks again!

[@tacticalbassin]

You're welcome!

[@tedmccarthy1401]

"WoW! Look out".... so funny Matt! Super duper radical tip.

[@tacticalbassin]

Hahaha

[@jmgomez2]

I'm definitely going to be more cognizant of it now. In the dead of summer it's so easy to lose focus and just crank until you snag! Thanks for the tip and love the outro with a landed fish! Nice timing.

[@tacticalbassin]

Thanks John!

[@A1K3NFISHING]

Love the constant big tips man! Thanks bro.

[@tacticalbassin]

You're welcome Cam!

[@justsean5160]

Like others said, I'm getting snagged way more than I think I should be. Trying to pay attention to too many things intead of whats important. Great video and insite, I never thought about this. Thanks again!

[@tacticalbassin]

You're welcome and thanks for commenting!

[@tonypeaches]

Great advice... I do a lot of kayak fishing with braid and short/fast rods with good backbone. Because you're sitting and using a shorter rod, your line angle is much different and you're even more prone to snags. The advice you gave here is critical when fishing any type of cover from a kayak with a shorter rod. I keep my rod tip higher than normal around cover to get better line angle, and use imagination to put my mind where the bait is. It's a big help when trying to preemptively avoid snags or work myself out of them before the hooks dig. Great video as always guys.

[@tacticalbassin]

Great perspective on the kayak angle. THanks for sharing!

[@andrewgravelle1337]

Thanks good tips ! I like the little tips like this iv been fishing a long time and it's the stuff you really don't think about that can help

[@jamesbrennan4707]

I'll have to try this. I love my fishing spot, but the rocks have a laser target on my back, sometimes just letting it sink to the bottom on the cast, will snag up before you even move the damn thing.

[@Ron-oe7hg]

I'm the same way lol

[@p-dub22]

Great tips, look forward to getting less snags. Keep up the terrific videos!

[@tacticalbassin]

Thanks for commenting!

[@Ocelot429]

Good info here. I don't know how many jigs and t rigged plastics ive lost to the rocks in teh past couple months ive picked up and started learning to fish. Quite frustrating going and buying a new jig only to lose it that same day. Looks like I'll have to start paying attention to the feel of the line as I reel in now. Thanks again.

[@SOFishing]

Great beginner fisherman tips!!! Good video!!

[@tacticalbassin]

Thanks!

[@boricuasoy411]

Thanks guys for your continued efforts. Your vidz have help me so much. Thanx

[@tacticalbassin]

Thanks for watching, Carlos

[@yukichan7752]

Best angler in youtube...learned a lot from u man..keep it up..

[@tacticalbassin]

Thank you!

[@haydenevans1166]

Wow, super informational man!! Thanks!

[@lucasschniederjan7751]

Good tips, nice last minute catch at the end. That bass was reading the script

[@tacticalbassin]

Ha! Thank you!

[@Mossyyyyyyy]

Figured this out myself the other day while flicking a tazzy devil through nasty thick weeds, eventually i could start to really feel the weeds and could reel harder and flick myself so i was just gliding over the top. Awesome to hear someone explain it in more depth!

[@ufcguruofficial714]

love the opening of the vids!

[@jamesbarron1202]

I think Tim was in another boat out of camera view and put that bass on Matts hook LOL. The timing was too perfect

[@scottbunning6737]

James Barron lol that’s funny making their under water videos in a dough boy pool with sand and duck weed lol I know they have the water wolf but some of the shots they get I’m like how the heck are they throwing one line with the water wolf and then tops lures to that spot I gotta know how they do it because it’s amazing

[@greenberetsdaughter]

Thank you so much, I will try this. I'm so tired of losing my good baits to snags.

[@sasapavsic5686]

You gave that instruction so nicely, and so picturesquely, I can almost see my lure hoppin' over that sh*t on the botom. I will be so pissed when I loose my lure today :) :)

[@collinsadventuretv]

Great tutorial....lost quite some lure..but think it will help knowing this information

[@sonnyadams8023]

that's a great tip thanks Matt I'm sure it'll be useful when I'm casting my 8inch Huddleston

[@theeefisherman]

I've watched every video you guys have posted in the last year, keep up the great work, I've been learning a ton! If you are looking for video ideas, could you do a video on skipping docks with a baitcaster? And tips in terms of reel settings, lure selection, and lure weight?

[@tacticalbassin]

Thanks Ben! Yeah, I think we can do that. Great idea!

[@toneloc5942]

I like how you caught that fish at the end!

[@FkSeditiousChristofascists]

Awesome advice! I will remember!

[@cc-ty3gg]

great informative video as always!! definitely helps!! thanks

[@tacticalbassin]

Awesome! You're welcome Bud

[@holyroller2445]

Thanks that's one of the best things I just learn in fishing

[@TheBushwooky]

Great advice Matt! Also, just take a look at your like/dislike bar. 405 likes (as I write this), NO DISLIKES. You guys should be very proud, definitely one of the best fishing channels on KZbin.

[@tacticalbassin]

Thank you! Now that you point it out, that is pretty amazing!

[@1964krazyeric]

I just came across this old video. I made the switch from straight fluorocarbon to braid and leader to save money from lost lures. When I made this switch, I discovered that I was losing way less gear because of my ability to better feel the bottom. This has made me a much better fisherman, my ability to feel bites vs. snags was huge for me.

[@DroisKargva]

I will try leader tomorrow

[@Roboworm99]

Another great tip Matt.

[@tacticalbassin]

Thanks Ray!

[@lake2seafishing197]

good tips Matt good catch at the end.

[@tacticalbassin]

Thanks!

[@hillbillybassfisherman8181]

I would have been told ya matt how much you really helped me but I watch your show on the tv an cant reply to no video so now I on computer just wanted to tell you I love your show

[@tacticalbassin]

Thank you!

[@cylemarks7504]

What's his TV show?

[@williamjowens9748]

perfect ending to an informative video!

[@tacticalbassin]

Thanks!

[@jamessawyer1331]

Best timing ever!

[@dlewisfl]

Great info Matt

[@tacticalbassin]

Thanks!

[@sonomabass2278]

Couldn't have planned that outro any better matt!

[@tacticalbassin]

No doubt! Thanks for watching!

[@dondasher58]

Matt, great video and it hits home to me. On a recent summer trip to Lake Barkley here in KY we had some great night fishing going with soft plastics and spinnerbaits around riprap. The spinnerbaits are easy to fish at night since the bass just crush the snot out of them higher in the water column but the soft plastics bounced on the rocks require finesse. My buddy uses slider jigheads in these rocks and at first I thought yeah right your gonna lose a rig on each cast! I was wrong! He has done that for so long and he basically fished it like your saying and I watched it work and once my "pride" was out of the way I copied his technique and had some fun. Pride...we all have it and even though i fish a lot I catch myself being stubborn. Hahahahaha I love your vids and the intro music is unique and gets me ready to hear some good solid info. Keep up the great work brother it's very much appreciated!

[@nathanrue2694]

between this technique and snapping my line at the beginning of a snag has saved me a ton of money. before these tactics I was spending a ton of money on lead heads for swimbaits

[@tacticalbassin]

Awesome! We're glad its working for you Nathan!

[@bchalk22]

Glad I found your guys page thanks

[@tacticalbassin]

Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@johnpoppa3554]

I'm learning the spots I've been hitting this season. Tons of obstructions I've found but if i get lazy or start rushing I get snagged. If I get a good bass and leave with all my baits, that is my ideal fishing trip. Lol

[@gee3883]

nice tips mate thanks

[@drewfarmer7801]

I'm the guy who gets snagged all the time... lol. Thanks for the tip man

[@tacticalbassin]

Lol! You guys are both cracking me up!

[@blackstarbird]

Me too lol

[@goldstd8056]

Same here Bro .............shit :-(

[@samgardner4667]

God, I missed you guys this summer!

[@tacticalbassin]

Ha! Thanks bud

[@mr.fatbasstard648]

packing the boat and heading to Pardee Reservoir. Probably going to toss a crankbait or two. Great tips that's usually the first thing I'll tell anybody that's relatively new to cranking. Especially when I'm handing them one of my $14 crankbaits to tie on!!

[@tacticalbassin]

We hope you caught them out there! Pardee is sure a fun fishery!

[@outofbody6797]

one of the realest, authentic, no nonsense YT channels. salute sir

[@telefunkenyou47]

DX784C? Its quite an accomplishment when you start to get the hang of fishing gnarly rock. Good subject!

[@tacticalbassin]

That was the 743 but you're close. There are links to the rod, reel, line, etc... in the vid description. Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@shookman]

Very helpful. Thanks.

[@tacticalbassin]

You're welcome!

[@ARCSTREAMS]

woahh saved the day at the end brah

[@jolicious]

"Ooooooohhhhh - that was a fish" - Classic lol!!! Thank you for the tip

[@tacticalbassin]

Ha!

[@topwatertrl]

One tip also... it easier to not get hung up when you are controlling the boats movement via trolling motor so... if you're the guy in the back of the boat, it behooves you to pay attention to when the trolling motor is used and in what direction. Make your casts after the boat has moved and your lure won't get drug into something hung up as much.

[@mrg923]

Excellent.

[@barclayfishingfarminghunti2550]

I lose more rattle traps than conventional cranks man I really appreciate this one the most wisest tip I've received in a while

[@tacticalbassin]

Thanks for watching and commenting, we appreciate it!

[@my71chevro1et]

I should have re-watched this video before I went on Saturday morning... RIP 2 squarbills and 1 lipless crank lol. I'll be sure to try and improve my 'feel' and use the technique you described.

[@tacticalbassin]

Ha! It happens Brother!

[@formatr6]

Thank you I haven't been snagged in years

[@scottbunning6737]

Lately I’ve been a lot luckier about getting my snags back damn lucky but a snag from the bank is way different than a snag from the boat you can always drive your boat over the opposite side and usually play it out or do what Matt said and just avoid it all together I will try this technique tho I’m sure it works bank or not I meant how you can’t always get to your lure from a bank snag useless your willing to go in and I’m not on waiters

[@Matt_Boyce]

Hahahaha that ending was CLASSIC!

[@tacticalbassin]

Ha!

[@illinoisfishing7211]

awesome video

[@shaunroberts9361]

DUDE Vert Very Good VLOG for sure,,

[@SyphriX]

I just lost $40 worth of terminal tackle in the snaggiest lake I’ve ever seen. I came home and instantly checked to see if you guys had a video on the topic. Not. Disappointed.

[@peadookie]

Hey, at least it's not just me. Trying to learn to fish but holy smokes I can lose a lure...

[@nikesfake2259]

Haha this channel has covered EVERYTHING it seems like

[@harrisschoeberl2915]

great video now my buddy's will stop losing my baits.

[@tacticalbassin]

Haha, nice!

[@jhenrylee3798]

Hey Matt, it looks a lot calmer there than the time we took Sam out. No rollers.:)

[@tacticalbassin]

Hahahaha Yeah, little bit different :-)

[@nickhorn681]

You guys should do a video on fishing wood cover. I fishing in the south and the wood cover is aweful for getting snagged up. Thought y'all might no some good baits, trebble hooks, and other things nobody talks about.

[@nickhorn681]

know*

[@dadnova1]

My area the problem are wood sticks and such below the water. Hook sinks into wood

[@RealisticFishing]

I hope this helps me too. I snag everything.

[@tacticalbassin]

Haha, it will

[@justinchurch8440]

Absolutely 🤙🏻

[@ufcguruofficial714]

I use a Weight and lock swivel to undo snagged baits.

[@ARCSTREAMS]

yeah ok but it depends on the terraine ,what about brush piles and wood and heavy weed? also why is soft tip important, so you can easily feel it getting heavy?

[@chriscanon8829]

So how do you know when to shake it or to slow your real and let it come to the surface?

[@hillbillybassfisherman8181]

I stay snagged I believe you don't throw it in there you not going to catch it lmao

[@gerardhaubert8210]

Will this work with submerges timber?

[@garyogrady8304]

hey Matt, does the northern california waters such as clear lake have round rock or sharp jagged rock of all sizes like arizona lakes such as roosevelt and canyon? this is where i have most of my problems, but, we don't lose many lures at all, a few, but not very often.

[@ufcguruofficial714]

My Quantum Smoke Inshore 7"6 mh rod has a lot of tip. Excellent rod and paired w/ Inshore Smoke.

[@tacticalbassin]

Thank you Brother! That's a great setup and I love the weight tip... Tim uses those little pocket knockers as well with great success.

[@ufcguruofficial714]

Thanks man. I love Quantum! I've never tried the pocket knockers? I have seen Chris zaldain hit the end of the rod below the reel, he has some trick that always works. The weight on the lock snaps just slides down the line to the lure and you just pop it and it comes undone. By using the sinker weights with loop on the top. I bet you guys have tons of tricks. What reels do you use?

[@ufcguruofficial714]

TacticalBassin You're welcome Matt. keep up the great content!!

[@ufcguruofficial714]

TacticalBassin in one of your videos, you said the fish will usually bite the red hook right?

[@tacticalbassin]

We primarily use Shimano, Tim uses quite a bit of Abu Garcia as well. And I see your other comment... yes the fish almost always hit the red hook.

[@nbe386]

How do you get a lure unstuck once snagged?

[@dustinedmiston8165]

If you spend any significant time on the water it should come naturally. He makes a great point. Those guys that don't get that chance should be aware of what he's saying! Save you some $$$$

[@tacticalbassin]

Thanks Dustin!

[@dylanjames7465]

Great Info! Im new to bass fishing and an issue Im having is when I feel that "heavy" feeling, its either about to get hung up or theres a fish on the other end that I didnt feel bite.. Ive set the hook on more rocks, logs, and branches than Id like to admit, and have caught bass by taking the chance as well... So how do you distinguish if theres no tell tale tap, bite, etc...?

[@tacticalbassin]

That "weight" just takes time. In the beginning you set on all of it but over time they will stop feeling the same and you'll instantly know the difference. Its still just pressure... but its "different" pressure.

[@triggerhappyreviews]

Watch for line movement. When I started taking my son fishing, he would constantly set the hook on logs and grass. I got him to watch his line. When a light strike occurs and you can't feel it, the bass is always moving with the bait. That's when you set the hook.

[@FishingChanneltv]

cool channel, subscribed

[@tacticalbassin]

Thank you!

[@jimishmong]

Tried but huddleston is still gone No clue what structure it was though

[@wyattnelson5874]

Same concept as casting over a log. If you just reel in you bait is gonna get stuck, but if you rip it over the log you will save it. Is that a good interpretation?

[@tacticalbassin]

Yeah that's pretty accurate. You just don't want to let it "settle" deep down into the gaps. As long as you stay up on the tops you're usually okay.

[@mrenfilade7178]

I want a line/leader system for bending out hooks buried in the rocks with a 2500 - 3000 size medium capacity spinning reel with decent drag -- could i manage to move rocks/logs branches and retrieve lure with 40 lb braid to 20 lb mono leader? I don't like leaving tackle out there, even if it means ruining the jig/hook to get it back and in the trashcan. @TacticalBassin

[@AmeriFanPicker]

Hah. I was thinking "man how perfect if this video ended with a fish since he didn't catch any". Sure enough. Lol

[@simplecircuit]

Any way to avoid fishing line? Rhetorical question. It seems impossible. The second you feel it, you're in it. That's when the money pole or plug knocker helps!

[@tacticalbassin]

Ha! So true and such a pain!

[@jamesbrennan4707]

It's called heavy line lol. I get caught on someone's line, or tag a branch trying to skip under, and it's coming with me one way or another lmao.

[@pasolesoup7430]

I’ve lost 5 square bill cranks this month, I’ve tried everything but once they’re stuck they’re stuck for good

[@brandonswanson4078]

I have a small lake close to my area that has some real nasty rip rap. You can be careful but still get hung sometimes so I made a homemade plug knocker😅😅😅 works great!

[@tacticalbassin]

They save a lot of time and money!

[@brandonswanson4078]

+TacticalBassin you arent kidding, gets em out every time too!

[@MrPanchito2233]

how about for chatterbaits, can that concept be applied?

[@tacticalbassin]

Yes it works the exact same way. Great question!

[@CatboyChemicalSociety]

what about coral.....

[@Hogster202]

Soooo, what about casting into a tree limb and watching your lure wrap around it ten times?

[@motomaniac-cw9vy]

can't believe you use shaky head with a baitcaster

[@tacticalbassin]

LOVE it on the baitcaster.

[@Jessandbrock]

motomaniac 69420 it’s all personal preference. I agree with you 100%. I only throw worms on a spinning rod but everyone is different.

[@simplymidwestfishing6461]

I love using finesse in general on a baitcaster. The accuracy is what does it for me, with the right rod I can still feel everything

[@maskeetskeet]

casually ignores the bite lol

[@tacticalbassin]

Ha!

[@Metal_junk]

I buy crank baits knowing that I will eventually lose them. If they catch me a couple fish before that then I consider it a win.

[@harrisschoeberl2915]

Hey Matt I know your a dobyns guy but is there any other rods you think are good? It's really hard to find used dobyns at a good price.

[@KFieLdGaming]

You don't find em used because people don't get rid of them. They're that good.

[@dustinedmiston8165]

St. Croix

[@EvolvinEvo]

have you looked at any of the dobyns fury rods? I know they are good and well priced brand new. also maybe check out an Irod fiber.

[@robertrobertson3754]

hay ca-bass you can get a duckett rod white ice for around 110$ very good rods or a castaways rod there a very good rod company to

[@daneharker9040]

+Robert Robertson white ice rods are like 200-300$ the ghost rods are 100

[@ibrahimjoshkun2503]

I just lost a bait and now im watching this video

[@matthewcashatx]

Someone needs to show this vid to @apbassin - Peric ;-)

[@tacticalbassin]

Ha!

[@DanhNguyenster64]

how about a video on what combos you would bring to a tournament if you could only bring 5 and what you would be throwing

[@tacticalbassin]

Great idea, thanks!

[@DanhNguyenster64]

you're welcome. looking forward to it

[@jacksonvang3429]

look tip