How To Rig Swimbaits (The BEST Way You've NEVER Heard Of)

[@LawsonLindseyFishing]

I appreciate you making a point about the belly trebles. It's good for someone to speak up about proper respect for these awesome fish.

[@tacticalbassin]

Thanks Lawson! Its a serious problem and we're happy to speak out about it.

[@jamesaritchie1]

It's a dumb fish, no different than a carp, a catfish, or any other fish. The fact that many love fishing for them doesn't change this. It's good to remember that the number one game fish in the entire world is the carp.

[@ninalovesbus]

james nobody gives a fuck about your ugly carp , and i'll bet any +10lb bass is smarter than you!

[@TheChurchIsLikenUntoTheMoon]

James Ritchie hell ya got a 3 1/2 -4 foot grass carp, it was a good fight

[@tonylou1234]

Tetris tournament

[@kongvang4132]

Secrets of the fishing legends. A big appreciation for this video. Q: Can you guys do a video on where on a lake to look for the double digit bass?

[@tacticalbassin]

Yeah bro we absolutely can. And you're so welcome, its what we're here for.

[@Hbnel5on]

yeah that would be a sick video. and maybe you could do map breakdowns on this topic on like river system reservoirs and highland reservoirs etc something like the tennessee river lakes would be awesome! not many lakes like clearlake around here as far as natural lakes bowl form

[@McClovinFishing]

Not going to lie Matt, I revisit this video sometimes to get some confidence/reassurance on hudds before I go on a big trip. Thank you!

[@ajpfishing8811]

You guys are absolutely hands-down the most informative bass fishermen I have ever came across in this business and sport. I have fished tournaments for over 20 years now and I cannot remember the last time somebody actually said something that was worth knowing that wasn't a fish story. I found your channel about a month ago and I have taken away from it more knowledge about swim baits in that time span then I have in three years of going over them in magazines and TV shows. It's definitely true that time on the water is the way to get some of the best knowledge but this is definitely the closest to that without ever holding a fishing rod. My hat is off to you guys. 👍

[@tacticalbassin]

Thank you so much!! We both really appreciate you taking the time to share that with us! We'll keep doing what we can :-)

[@ralphepperson5238]

Thank you for sharing your experience with us I really respect a big giant bass knowing she is old and fragile, don’t want to hurt her or worse so thank you about sharing not what to do….

[@Hawgmaster]

Matt, love coming back to this video year after year. Thanks for everything you and Matt do!

[@Lsmoe]

That's what I'm talking about. Much simpler than all the other ways told and shown. I Love It ! Just started throwing swim baits. Out of the hundreds of methods , This Is The One !!! The Bass in My area are in trouble. ALL OF THEM !!! Thanks

[@nathanclark7524]

your channel is so underrated man

[@tacticalbassin]

Thanks Bud! Keep spreading the word, every view helps. :-)

[@drewfarmer7801]

Awesome video guys! Thank you so much for the tips! You guys are hands down the best swim bait fishermen around so when you post a video like this people are going to pay attention.

[@whatsyours1]

Drew Farmer matt allen is ranked #1 this year in california fyi

[@tacticalbassin]

Thank you Drew!

[@christhompson2834]

Matt Allen you clearly have a very high bass fishing IQ, and are awesome to listen to. You always have a great way of putting the video topic into context, you da man!

[@tacticalbassin]

Thank you Chris!

[@FishTramp]

I'm a big steelhead and salmon guy from Oregon. Thanks to this channel I've become a damn good bass fisherman! Thank you both for all the information. You guys are one of the very few channels I trust 💯

[@r0btimUs0341]

Ive watched this vid a number of times. It’s videos like this that set you guys apart from the crowd. I’m no pro, nor do I even consider myself a good angler, but most of the information out there is redundant and geared towards novice anglers. It’s underground/self taught information like this that I’m starved for. Thanks

[@tacticalbassin]

Thank you Bud! We appreciate you watching and really appreciate you taking the time to let us know!

[@harrygth7817]

I have never used a swim bait but when I watched your PB videos it keeps giving me way more confidence.But I didn't know how to, you guys are really helping me.Now I'm waiting to catch my big fish. Keep doing what you are doing you really help me with my fishing

[@tacticalbassin]

Awesome bud! That's exactly why we do this! If you're really ready to give the swimbait a try, the information in this video is for you: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bmPSkKpqi9ydo80

[@jamesbarron1202]

Best fishing channel on KZbin by far. Thanks for telling people not to belly rig. Big sows are a precious resource we need to protect for the genetics of their offspring and themselves. Catch and Release

[@tacticalbassin]

Thank you James! We really appreciate the support!

[@willperryman4559]

I'm late to see this video, but , I am Grateful to You Matt for talking about protecting fish, and there are too many tubers and some pros, who mishandle fish...I hope the folks who use belly hooks see this and heed your advice, and respect All Fish and Fisheries.. Thank You

[@terryjohnson666]

Just another awesome video that is well worth rewatching now and again. KISS is so often the best way forward. Thx, Matt and Tim.

[@tedmccarthy1401]

absolutely hands down awesome video!!!! Thanks Matt for everything keep up the good work and the quest for giants continues....

[@tacticalbassin]

Thank you Ted!

[@TheBaitmanTV]

Now I will be up tonight rigging my Hudds for TN River Ledge Fishing..and that is 8 months away

[@tacticalbassin]

Bwahahaha Thanks Buddy!

[@aaronsfishingandoutdoors2344]

TacticalBassin that hank hill laugh 😂

[@josh.whitehead]

Thank you!! I've been asking everybody if/how to custom rig swim baits.. I was in bass pro today and asked a tech. You just made my day bro.

[@tacticalbassin]

You're welcome Josh! Thats how we do it.

[@alejandrolariosmora3983]

Love fishing swimbaits. Never heard of using single stranded wire for rigging swimbaits. What a great idea. Thanks for this useful tip!

[@tacticalbassin]

You're welcome!

[@Mike_MTB_XC]

I have to thank you guys for taking the time to put all the links with the video. It is a tremendous help!

[@tacticalbassin]

You're welcome Mike!

[@nmbass]

Top notch tips as usual. Keep it up! Cheers from Italy

[@TackleAdvisors]

Great video. Somthing I found years and years ago as well. No headaches with swaging tools and failed crimps. No issues with distances when tying kevlar or spectra. Single strand all the way. SO simple and strong....But don't use nippers to cut the wire. Rock it back and forth so that way it breaks flush. No need to risk cutting yourself on the edge.

[@tacticalbassin]

Thanks!

[@muskietime]

Learning with every video you guys make. The descriptions you include are priceless. Doing another an order today via Tackle Warehouse because of TacticalBassin. Thank you.

[@fishinginthecity2375]

Thanks again matt ....cant wait to throw my first 8" hudd on a doybens 806 ....

[@jeremydeansausages1985]

im serious guys. you are awesome. i try and push the fact of releasing fish on every person i see keeping big or small fish. i just love the impact u have on everyone with that type of feeling about where we all fish. sorry id that didnt make sense

[@jeremynewhouse6530]

When I get the cash to buy my first big swimbait you guys are the ones I am going to trust on how to rig it.

[@cameronwest1423]

this is by far the most informative video I've watched. you guys are awesome

[@tacticalbassin]

Thank you Cameron!

[@martinvega968]

You make it look easy! I actually tried to make the stinger wire and the first 2 didn’t look as good as yours but I got the hang of it. Thanks for the tips, I can’t wait to get out on the water and try it out

[@TexasJohnFishing]

You guys are making fishermen better across the country. Good job fellas great video as usual!

[@tacticalbassin]

Thanks John!!

[@bicyclethief]

the simplicity of this rig is beautiful

[@tacticalbassin]

Thanks!

[@bicyclethief]

I've noticed in videos with Paul Bailey, though, that the Huddleston jig hook tends to make big holes in the lips of largemouths. I'm guessing this is due to the weight of the Hudd during the head shakes. Paul Bailey still lands the fish, of course, but I'm surprised more fish don't get lost. I guess this speaks to your point about controlling the fish without letting up, so the hook is actually hooking/pulling meat instead of rattling around the penetration hole when it could get thrown.

[@muskietime]

Damn! Perfect timing for me as I will be rigging plastics for my Fall Muskie trip. While I have to troll Canadian Shield Lakes when the temps drop below 32 degrees (rod tip and guides freeze up), I prefer to cast and jig big plastic/rubber baits. I would lose Huddlestons on the rocky Shield bottom but pumped to try 10.5” Shad Teez Swimbait that look to mimic the Ciscos as they school up for the spawn. You two guys make the best, most informative videos with details in the description. Love it! Thank you once again.

[@bikingandfishing6546]

Perfect timing just received my first Huddleston last week thanks for the video can't wait to try it out

[@tacticalbassin]

Awesome! Good luck!

[@owenmurray1745]

ABSOLUTELY AWESOME INSIGHT -- as always!!! Thanks Matt and Tim

[@fishsnatcherstv6292]

Hey there! I have been seeing you guys for a while but have only just recently gotten into your videos. (My mistake!!!) Thank you guys for your dedication and awesome knowledge that you pass down to all of us. You guys are a huge inspiration for me and a lot of us, I'm sure! I have recently purchased my first swimbait reel, rod and of course the baits themselves. I want to say that I'm not sure if I would have ever made the leap if it weren't for your videos! I am an east coast guy, (Washington DC area), and anything bigger than a keitech was insane to me before trying my first big daddy swimbait. Anyways, haven't caught any monsters yet but will be sure to check in when I do. Please keep up the hard work with the videos! I'm just starting out a channel myself and appreciate all the time that goes into what you guys do! I look forward to seeing and learning more from you guys and maybe, if the gods allow, an east coast vs. west coast showdown one day! Take care and best of luck in 2017!

[@tacticalbassin]

Thanks so much Brother! We really appreciate the support!

[@MrWheelchairPreacher]

Perfect timing for posting this video, guys! Thanks!

[@tacticalbassin]

You're welcome :-)

[@cstepanuk101]

Thanks for the video, been using single strand on my stingers for stripers and its been great

[@josephmendoza9142]

Really enjoyed this video! Just ordered my first few hudds last night

[@H2Obeeastmode]

Man thanks for the info, this will help me in a tournament my family hosting.

[@davidc4582]

Am I the only one who thinks matts fake hook sets look cool lol😂

[@TheThroatchop]

It's because we all do it and think it looks good!🎣

[@tacticalbassin]

LOL you guys are hilarious

[@bmxrockers]

Definitely gonna be applying these tactics to the way I rig my hudds and mags.Thanks so much for sharing!

[@tacticalbassin]

You're welcome Mason!

[@SkinnyWaterBoyzTV]

great video!! I recently lost a pretty good fish on a smaller hudd and I was thinking about putting a stinger and this helped big time

[@tucowept]

Thanks for the vid, it's as if you made this one just for me. I have lost a couple of giants that i am sure were in lake record territory, If you don't get 'em in the boat they're just a sad story, hurts to this day. You are right, if you can't turn their head you're in big trouble. I've finally made the big swim bait commitment and these vids are invaluable.

[@tacticalbassin]

We're so glad you found this. Hopefully the next one makes it to the net!

[@boppie648]

Saw you at the Fred hall show last year in Long Beach. Love watching your videos, thank you for sharing! You guys give us so much incredibly useful information, tips and tricks. So awesome. Take care.

[@tacticalbassin]

Thank you for watching and commenting! We really appreciate the support!

[@weouchhere9338]

Hey after the holidays you guys should do and in depth series on how to clean your bait casters .

[@mr.edmiston6725]

Great info! I can't wait to get my SB Rod now.

[@tacticalbassin]

Good luck Dustin!

[@fisherman7275]

Matt, watched your video, saw you clipped your wire at the end. If you make a small bend then role/rotate the wire like a little crank when the wire breaks it doesn't leave a sharp edge and has nothing to hang up on. I enjoy all your tips, figure I can give everyone in the tactical bassin family one as well.

[@davidatkins5575]

Great video showing a stinger hook rig the best way from what I saw; I haven't ever used because I never had a clear way to rig them right until now! I have also lost some huge bass in the past due to hook failure but it's been a long time like you said! Thanks again for clearing up a question I had and I'm going to try a stinger rigged on top just to experience it, Oh I also use Hudds right out of the package and love 'em just the way they come packaged... tight lines....

[@tacticalbassin]

Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment David!

[@hammerrough4204]

Super stoked! Makes me wanna buy more Huddleston.. Great just job man! Keep it up... Thanks for the tips!

[@tacticalbassin]

Ha! It works with all swimbaits, not just hudds. I hope you can put it to work for you!

[@TheBushwooky]

Great video Matt! With winter at the doorstep do you think you guys will do a video on targeting fish with swimbaits in really cold water?

[@tacticalbassin]

Yes I think that's probably coming. Thanks for the suggestion!

[@SacredGter]

TacticalBassin and could yall please cover what type of gloves yall would use, if any?

[@adamrondeau6630]

love the way you guys went at this and thank you for the tips

[@tacticalbassin]

Thanks Adam! We're happy to do it

[@billfromelma]

Hey Matt, awesome video, I love your ethics ! I've used wire, just as you explained it, for years on musky, and it works great.

[@tacticalbassin]

Awesome Bill, thank you for chiming in! Really appreciate the confirmation.

[@dustinadkins6994]

That old school intro theme gets me fired up lol

[@JeremieJ]

So so much great information! Thanks so much for all the amazing videos you guys put out! I learn something every time! I gotta get a swim bait setup so I can try those huge swim baits!

[@tacticalbassin]

Thanks Bud! We appreciate you watching and commenting!

[@alwaysfishing2809]

so true about the rods I've seen people use/borrow set ups I slay em with and the way they retrieve and shake the rod makes a huge difference

[@tacticalbassin]

Absolutely!!!

[@briangrider6604]

I'm a river fisherman now lol brackish water. reds and specs are running here rite now. didnt know he used crimps good advice on that thanks.

[@yingyang803]

Been waiting for you guys to do a video like this for a while now and I'm glad you guys did. Like all your other videos so much great informations.

[@tacticalbassin]

Thanks Brother!

[@carlbossert6888]

The best of all worlds

[@kyleskidmore9381]

Night fishing is so much more successful with a trailer hook (on top of course). I dont like bottom hooks on rigs for big fish. But that stinger makes the hookup ratio almost 100% for me if they get at least a half bite on the bait. Great video's keep it coming. And Thanks

[@wilmawife]

I never knew about the bottom hooks catching the gills, thanks, now I will re rig my baits.

[@mjyfishing1122]

Time to custom my hud ! thanks Matt! keep giving more swimbait tips !!

[@tacticalbassin]

Will do! Thanks Bro!

[@mjyfishing1122]

TacticalBassin Yes !! i booked a trip ... let me know how that goes ?

[@mariodesmo]

Awesome video and info. I have yet to fish anything like that, I'm no where near ready for it! LOL! Would love to see some large-swimbait-fish-catching videos from you guys!

[@tacticalbassin]

Thanks Brother! We've actually got a bunch of "catching" videos on here they're just scattered throughout our older videos. We just assembled a playlist on our channel labeled "Trophy Bass on Swimbaits" and I think you'll really enjoy those vids!!

[@Roboworm99]

Excellent Video as always, you bring up some great points and lots of knowledge. Thanks for sharing that with us

[@tacticalbassin]

Thank you Ray!

[@tobys8127]

Awesome vid thanks for the info just ordered me some single strand wire

[@tacticalbassin]

Sweet!

[@zyangOUTDOORS]

seen it first hand when I was up there with you.. .. awesome rig.. thanks for sharing matt..

[@tacticalbassin]

Thanks for chiming in Brother!

[@garretthall2651]

awesome video! this is now probably one of my favorites

[@tacticalbassin]

Thanks Garrett!

[@jerrywhatley5168]

i love these kind of videos

[@tacticalbassin]

Thanks for watching Jerry!

[@harrisschoeberl2915]

awesome rig matt really helpful

[@tacticalbassin]

Thanks for watching!

[@corey558]

Excellent video brother.

[@tacticalbassin]

Thanks Corey!

[@kingfishslayer2241]

awesome video! still havnt tried big swim bait. gonna try it for shore!Thanx

[@tacticalbassin]

Give it a try, you'll enjoy it!

[@JoeStorie]

Great video..learned some good stuff new to the swim bait game

[@tacticalbassin]

Thanks!

[@FishingThePNW]

Awesome video Matt! This video is pure KZbin Gold! If you ever had a bad or damaged jig hook on a hudd, have you ever cut it off and attached the single wire to the line tie? Or is that asking for trouble? Also, one last question. Have you fished the 10" hudd much or had any luck on it yet?

[@tacticalbassin]

Yes, the only time I do any sort of top treble rig on a hudd is after a ruin a jig hook. Clip it off and wire off the old line tie. I've got the 10's but haven't had a lot of opportunity to throw them. They'll absolutely work though.

[@2explore1]

Thank you for the "Tip" to make sure the "Stinger" hooks stay on top to prevent the high gill hook ratio that most often kills fish. I'll have to try the single wire method. Thanks Matt.

[@Straight_Kash]

Do you still recommend this rigging technique today? I am going to buy me some wire and try it!

[@codykelley4338]

My kind of fishing....hook em and crank on em!! Great video as always!

[@tacticalbassin]

Yeah buddy!!

[@TeddyBass]

Amazing video Matt - I really love the content you and Tim out out. I fish in Maryland where the fish don't grow nearly as big as they do in CA. Recently I have been fishing the Jerry Rago inline swimbait with the treble on the bottom (Same setup Byron Velvick won with at Clear Lake). I haven't had any issues hooking fish in the gill rakers yet, and the fish's health is always a top priority of mine. Is it just a matter of time before I kill a fish with this bait, or is this somehow different than the belly trebles you mentioned in your video. Thanks so much Matt! Keep up the great work!

[@tacticalbassin]

In my opinion, its a matter of time. I'm glad to hear you haven't had any issues as of yet!

[@TeddyBass]

Thanks Matt/Tim. I hold your opinion in high regard, you guys know way more than me. Looks like those line thru's are going to stay in the basement and I'll be using only baits with top hooks moving forward.

[@deadlift]

Great info, guys!

[@apexpredator40]

Great video! Thanks for passing some knowledge!!

[@tacticalbassin]

You're welcome, thanks for taking the time to comment.

[@krospbrothersfishing6065]

Got a bunch of information from this I'm gladly to have watched and liked thank you brother

[@tacticalbassin]

Thank you Matthew! We appreciate the support!

[@bobbyswain7049]

Good stuff right there guys...thx for sharing

[@GoldenGooserust]

Would love to see an updated version of this video after the move to Chickamauga... TVA rigs

[@brucele5096]

Thanks man this looks like an awesome setup for me to land my first musky 😀

[@dustinhoff69]

Awesome video and videos helps out a lot thanks

[@tacticalbassin]

Glad they are helping. Thanks Dustin

[@Altered76]

Thank you for another excellent video.

[@tacticalbassin]

You got it bro, thanks for watching!

[@stevebohlinger3829]

You guys are great thank you !

[@ketchenraleese3109]

that's great! Here's an idea: I make very similar rigs for Musky. Try dipping the loop of wire that slides over the swimsuit hook in tool handle plastic. It will hold a bit better and sometimes a" bit" can make a big difference!

[@tacticalbassin]

Great tip! I like that... will definitely give it a try.

[@apparaoapparao]

Excellent video. What are your thoughts on converting them to line through?

[@tacticalbassin]

I've never seen the advantage of converting hudds. And yes, I have done it a time or two. :-)

[@nathanb1084]

Awesome vid!! Truly. One of your best!

[@tacticalbassin]

Thank you!

[@killerphart]

Great information Matt thanks for making them. HDCS

[@StephenRT]

Another Great Video! Hopefully Ill see you guys out there on CL one of these days.

[@tacticalbassin]

For sure! Thanks for watching!

[@amfish14]

Great video on such a simple wire process, I have always said its hard to beat something simple sometimes, seems to be the best way to go! The AMFisH guy...Billy.

[@tacticalbassin]

Thanks for chiming in Billy!

[@amfish14]

+TacticalBassin Many people miss the simple things that work, felt I would weigh in to confirm that simple is usually the best option.

[@ILGNR2]

Awesome video Matt! Two questions. 1. You talk about grinding the fish in, is your drag locked down? 2. What do you do with a hudd that has been sitting away with the tail bent and it's not exactly straight anymore? Do you put it in boiling water for a few seconds for it to straighten out? Much appreciated.

[@tacticalbassin]

Thanks for asking! 1) Absolutely, lock it down. 2) Boiling can help straighten them but for the most part I just fish them, they've got to be pretty kinked for it to even matter.

[@alexfrench4558]

I know this video has been put out a long time ago, and this may or may not be my third time watching it, but I'm just now getting into the swimbait game. I live in the Midwest so I need any advantage to hooking up with a monster hear, because they are very few. I would just like to say awesome vid and that I can't wait to try the tips you gave for stinger hooks.

[@tacticalbassin]

Thanks Alex! We're happy to help!

[@t.g.7700]

Hey Matt, outstanding video. Crank baits and jerk baits have the treble hook on the bottom. How come that doesn't kill the fish?

[@welltester]

Big thanks for the video, good info.

[@calvinknickerbocker6137]

No nonsense comments and useful examples.

[@basscasters2185]

More swimbaits yay!!

[@tacticalbassin]

Ha!

[@bobmckinstry8201]

thank u for sharing how to fish large baits this video will help me to catch a fish of a life time. stay tuned for bad back Bob's 10lbs plus. keepin lines wet.

[@tacticalbassin]

Ha! We're waiting for the email full of pictures of your DD!

[@backlash9345]

LOL about the ghetto haywire twist! As a saltwater fisherman, I've always wondered why, why, why did the bass guys I take out in the salt for the first time were always freaking out about fish running hard against the drag and had their drags locked down. Thank you for the insight.

[@tacticalbassin]

Ha! Thanks for the feedback! Bass guys are definitely our own breed :-p

[@jakeloveland6846]

What knot do you tie from the mono leader to the hudd? Thanks, love the videos

[@marktoliver6]

great video man

[@tacticalbassin]

Thank you!