I Haven’t Been This Excited About a New Technique in 10 Years! | Jacob Wheeler’s Freeloader Rig

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[@FishtheMoment]

Because of your amazing support, we are currently sold out on Tackle Warehouse in all TUSH sizes. They should be restocked in a week or two, but in the mean time, you can order TUSH hooks in all 3 sizes on coretackle.com Thank you for all of the support with our new business! You guys are awesome!

[@mitchgarcia4591]

Hi , what color is the spunk shad. Thanks!

[@whirleybirds4439]

They're back.

[@leelatham1785]

52 years old and been fishing since I was knee high to a grasshopper. I have learned more from your videos than anything else, including some of the other KZbin'rs with 3x the subscribers. You are by far the best teacher I've come across! Keep up the great work!

[@FishtheMoment]

Glad you enjoy the videos!

[@koltonkrulicki677]

I agree

[@lsj8693]

Same here

[@Mr.Lawton534]

You're a grasshopper?

[@shaneliggio7194]

Got my Core Tackle order in yesterday. I can’t wait to get out there and try it out! Thank you for the great instruction and content.

[@davidfelton3084]

I had just watched JW's video of his win with this technique and then found yours. I had already ordered a couple of packs of TUSH hooks, so looking forward to trying this with my spunk shads in addition to traditional boot tails. THANKS!

[@bradwehrle7486]

So stoked that Core Tackle is working out for you guys!

[@FishtheMoment]

💪

[@joecampbell5214]

Got mine yesterday! Can't wait to try them out. Always amazing content Jonny!

[@805fisherman7]

cant wait to try this technique, thank you for all the info you share, definitely helping me become a better bass angler

[@joeywolk7619]

I have been having a BLAST fishing all sizes of the TUSH hooks and the Hover Baits-this bait has totally changed my Swim Bait Success and interest in trying different size baits - It is much more exciting fishing this technique than standard Swim Bait Jig Heads - it is so versatile in how many different style baits can be worked. Y’all have truly added a lot of creativity and interest in my fishing day-Thank You for your excellent teaching videos

[@fantomphoenix6170]

I do the same thing and found having a pretty stout rod helps a ton to get the tail moving, I use it with paddletails instead of straight tails. Having it bounce really helps you keep it slow moving and steady at a depth, without it swinging back at you. A bigger profile bait (why I use paddletails) catches the water better and really slows it down. Jerking the rod also keeps the tail moving. I thought this was pretty common!

[@johnowens7435]

I like the core tackle hover rig as well. I used a similar technique last year using a vmc crossover ring on a Yamamoto d Shad and Neko rigging it with a 1/0 hook and a 1/32 oz or 1/16 oz nail weight. Works great as well!

[@jonnygrizzle]

We were doing this same rig in Virginia, over the winter, with a Spunk Shad. Very effective over deep Bass, too.

[@markedwards6106]

👀🤷‍♂️😂

[@NeilGraham.I.M.F]

Great stuff Johnny! I have some of every size of these Tush hook as well as all the sizes of the hover rig. You guys are killing it with your new innovative Baits

[@stevesmart9711]

You could at least know how to spell his name.

[@TCAHEE]

Man i greatly appreciate all the work you put in to making these videos, I’ve learned a-lot from your content throughout the hears

[@curtishildebrandt8653]

this seems like a great lure for timber & brush, straight tai baits , looks fantastic will definitely buy some of these tush hooks thank you for a very informative video

[@farmerjoebrown2189]

Thanks for making these videos to help me learn.

[@SeeLifeBro]

Man you are a serious stick dude!! Well done sir, well done...💯

[@4orkful]

Good video, This is also basically exactly how to fish a big hair jig in the summer as well.

[@whirleybirds4439]

Just had a great day using the small TUSH with a Megabass Spark Shad on schooling largemouth in 15' of water. I tried several other baits and they'd look but not eat them, but they went for this rig. It definitely seems to have something fish like.

[@LowBrowFishing]

I just got my TUSH hooks a few days ago and I have been fishing them like crazy all week. I was also noticing that my "normal" swimbait setup ( 7' medium heavy on a spinner with 12 lb fluoro) was causing me to lose fish. I went to my crankbait rod setup (7' 3" medium heavy with 17 lb fluoro) and haven't lost a fish since. Super heavily pressured waters and not getting bites on anything else but hover rigs and TUSH hooks. So...yeah.

[@davidparker7719]

I ordered the TUSH about 3 days ago and I can't wait to get out there on lake. The Hover Rig from Core Tackle is actually the only "lure" setup that can out-fish the Shaky head (when the fish are on the bottom rocks). And I didn't think that was possible!!! For the longest time, the Shaky head was the go-to lure, until the Hover Rig!!!!! Thanks so much for sharing the videos!

[@FishtheMoment]

Glad it’s working for you! We’ve had a lot of success on the Hover Rig as well!

[@MattyWongFishing]

great video man... its a killer technique that gets them all over the place.

[@kevinhoman2600]

I just received my new tush hooks and I have a tournament this weekend, can't wait to get out and fish with them. Thanks Jonny

[@BobBohner4851]

How did they work compared to what you were doing before?

[@chrisserafin5067]

This is a really common crappie fishing technique. Pretty awesome what you can learn from other species and the techniques they have came up with

[@bmwstan1]

I have got to try this! Thanks for the great videos

[@jamesedmonds8823]

Great video! Definitely going to have to give it a try!

[@kevindunn3883]

Matt did a TUSH intro before his Potomac tourney and at that time TW didn't have them advertised. Passed that info info on to Matt and checked again today during this video and they are indeed listed. I order two packs of 3/16 earlier off the CT site and received notification they're on their way. Hoping they'll arrive by the time I leave for my July 4th trip. BTW, I'd been kidding Matt about when the caps were going to be available and also ordered one with the 3/16's which I'll proudly wear. You and Matt are on to something. You and Matt also put out some great videos with clear info and useful tips. Keep up the great work!

[@ronknight779]

I would love to see a screen video of the forward facing sonar using this technique and situation. Great video. My order was just received of both the TUSH and hoover rig core tackle.

[@kylewright9399]

That’s awesome, and I already have a ton of spunk Shads. They’re great on chatterbaits too

[@FishtheMoment]

Agreed!

[@steve4321able]

Wheeler using straight fluoro on a spinning rig. My man!!

[@TheZeppelin14]

That's all I ever use Berkley Vanish.

[@andrewwolf4963]

This new lure is something I’ve been using for a couple years by Hogfarmer called The Spunk Shad it’s literally the same thing Edit - Missile Baits partnered with Hogfarmer to make more Spunk Shads.. guess Wheeler loved it and made his team make one but I’d bet good money he’s been fishing these too

[@willperryman4559]

I’ve ordered the new Core Tackle Jigs and have been using both HogFarmer and MissleBaits Spunkshad and have multiple packs of both 4.5 and 5.5 inch baits. I can’t wait for the CT jigs to arrive 🎉 I have fished ballhead jigs since the early 80’s on Kentucky and Cumberland lakes, and I used to pour my own with my brother and use 3” curly tail grubs when you could buy them for about 25 cents a piece😂😂😂😂 I think Core Tackle is going to be huge, and I wish you and Matt the greatest success 💯👍👍👍

[@Nate_Higgins]

My first tush jigs, and some hover rigs just came out of my mailbox 5 minutes ago. Then thus video showed up. It was meant to be. Looking forward to unleashing these on NW Arkansas in my upcoming yak derby.

[@justonemorecast]

I finally placed my order today. I picked out a few of everything on your site. Tush, hover rig and Ozark rig. I'll be taking them to El Salto in June!

[@willperryman4559]

I love that the weight is extended on the hook and hidden, and I can’t say enough positive things about the design,I ordered several sizes and packs of these. I did the same with your Hover Rig Hooks and I shared them with some friends in my 2 bass clubs. Now I hope you guys succeed , but I sure like holding onto a “secret” that hasn’t been used in the lakes here in the Raleigh area😂

[@bike4him589]

Falls Lake?

[@willperryman4559]

@@bike4him589 Absolutely !!!!! I’ve fished club tournaments there along with Jordan, and Shearon Harris ….🍀🎣🍀

[@Tbowie13]

😂 Amen on the secret baits! I'm on Norman, the fishing pressure can get ridiculous close to a big city. I have a vacation home on Bull Shoals in Arkansas and it's a night and day difference with pressure!

[@kingmonster5]

When I saw the TUSH I remembered I had something just like it from over 10 years ago. It is Bayou Buck Shrimpaler 2 hooks same thing from the saltwater market.

[@FishtheMoment]

I've never heard of it but I'm not surprised its been made before. There are a few other hooks that have been made in the past that are similar but not quite the same.

[@michaelapple2753]

Ive done that before and it does work. Couple of mods i do though work well too.

[@SimonC82686]

Ordered some last week because I always have a finesse swimbait tied on, can't wait for them to come in. Just wish there were lighter wire hook options and more weight options for the hook sizes.

[@FishtheMoment]

Thanks for the support! We are working on new weights and sizes right now!

[@PMantle]

Mine came in this week. Trial run tomorrow. Going with the 4.5" though as the 5.5s were a little heavy for my spinning set up. Will have a 5.5 backup rig just in case I need something heavier.

[@WASD-SamZ_YT]

That sick hook design will buy if I find in a store

[@FishtheMoment]

Good deal!

[@tennesseekayakfishing5691]

I don't know that its necessarily that new of a technique. Charlie Brewer used a similar technique to fish suspended bass in open water with his original Slider head and the 4 inch Slider worm. But he doesn't give any additional action to the lure. His theory was that our own nervous system prevents us from holding the rod perfectly steady and that the subtle vibrations are more natural than actively shaking the rod. But he would cast, count down to the depth, and then reel it back on a "steady" retrieve. He called it the Do Nothin' Method.

[@justintimeforbass]

“That was badass!” It is badass sir, 👌

[@sonofafisherman743]

Great looking bait 👍

[@FishtheMoment]

Thanks!

[@NFiltr8Red]

I’ve been using this technique for saltwater jetty fishing for years, I find it difficult with freshwater most of the year. I think the actual bait is what makes the difference.

[@steveray9899]

Such awesome content. So much goes into bringing these videos to share with all of us. Thank you! You keep raising the bar - FTM has continued to evolve and be the go to channel for learning.

[@FishtheMoment]

I’m glad you enjoy the videos!

[@gwo8th211]

I will repeat the previous comment. "He is a great teacher" He is positive and respectful too, even to the fish.

[@FishtheMoment]

Glad the videos are helpful!

[@petejablowski2123]

He should stay away from handy randy the Hippocrate who bashes livescope and the people who use it but never would dare say anything about this channel. Dudes a joke

[@ericsadventuresfishing8832]

that's a really cool hook can think of a lot of places that work well. almost have to use a chiller bag for those cameras when it gets hot. i have the same problem.

[@haydenpierce8583]

I imagine this rig is gonna slay in late summer too.

[@deepdivingdak]

Ordered mine. It’s Tush eatin’ szn

[@MaineStreamFishing]

My tush order is about to land this week! im excited! i have a tournament coming and i know no one else has them

[@joshuagardner7552]

This is called the midst, rolling, or Biwa rig. It has been popular in Japan for a long time. They tend to use much lighter jig heads small twitches and a constant retrieve to get the bait to roll from side to side. It is a variation of the technique known as hoverstrolling which is any other Japanese technique that Milliken has been using which he calls the hover juggle.

[@FishtheMoment]

Correct. I made a video about Hover strolling a few weeks ago. This is just a slight modification on the technique applied to offshore schools of bass

[@soevasive]

Right, been around

[@fishinnewengland4807]

This has also already been done in the USA for decades. Not just Japan lol.

[@FishnTheSouthOkanagan78]

can't wait to try these hooks with the spunk shads pin tail that I have already and others that are on the way, Have you tried the hover rig with the spunk shads yet?

[@1MoreFish]

I just receive my Tush and Spunk Shad yesterday. Pretty stoked to get them on the water. Quick question: How is this different than a Damiki rig setup? The Damiki appears to be a little more finesse than this. But it looks similar. Thanks!

[@dannyparker7193]

What color would you recommend for off colored water, I foot visibility?

[@michaeltaylor8165]

Would like to see the tush with a lighter wire hook to make this applicable for spinning rod setups

[@LehaLudoman]

Hello! Can you explain, how did you bring the echo sounder screen to the stream and add your webcam?

[@joeys7519]

That livescope footage is insane

[@FishtheMoment]

It was pretty crazy to witness live!

[@BassmanAdventures]

I love the content

[@feeshaholic]

Things you thought you'd never hear in a fishing video on KZbin. "This guy just couldn't stand the tush! He had to eat it!" 😂😂😂

[@FishtheMoment]

Haha I had to say it somewhere in the video!

[@douglasspickler4925]

Well you got to love it when a plan comes together. I have been using the hover rig for a while and you just shipped my TUSH baits. At the time TW didn't have them so I ordered from CT. Are you saying that you prefer us to order from TW on future orders?

[@FishtheMoment]

Either site is fine, but we are trying to make our hooks top sellers on TW so any order there would be appreciated!

[@douglasspickler4925]

@@FishtheMoment 👍

[@olliehughes6774]

​@FishtheMoment TW has to have enough stock on hand to get you there, or further. They're showing out of stock for all but the 3/4 oz.

[@bhmsupra]

Rolling!!!

[@isaiahmadruga3734]

I watched a 12 year old kid catch a 4 pounder with same set up last week outside the local lakefront it really works!

[@chrismaurer2075]

I have been doing this for years except I used Twister Tails , 1/4 ounce down to 1/16 ounce for panfish . I don't have a boat so I use the Twister Tails from shore and catch more fish than anyone else on shore.

[@kryan318]

are you going make the tush in a light wire hook ?

[@mtaylor516]

I’m curious on what you think is the most important aspect to this technique? Could this have worked with a keitech on a jig head if you did everything else the same? Is it the straight tail swimbait, the shaky retrieve, or what? Got my order of hover and TUSH and excited to try them out!

[@FishtheMoment]

I haven’t experimented with this technique enough to really know what baits will and won’t work with it. Jacob was using a smaller bait on a jig head so a Keitech may have also worked.

[@slothandturtle8036]

Unfortunately we don’t have bass in germany so I ask my self if all those bass techniques I see also apply to perch. What you think ?

[@jamesadams1357]

I like Randy think there's no question Johnny could fish on professional levels easily. I also know you have a better than average head on your shoulders and consider long term financial situations. However I do hope you don't regret it when you're older. Anyway thanks for another hammer show sir

[@davewalsh9163]

how clear is the water in your lake?

[@ericpigg2689]

I do something similar with a keel weighted fluke. I'd like to give this a try. I would probably do better if I was better at finding schools with my electronics.

[@FishtheMoment]

That’s always the hardest part!

[@ericpigg2689]

@@FishtheMoment Thanks for all your help over the years by the way. I live on pool 7 of the Arkansas River at Palarm. Your river videos are like gold to me. I go back to them often!

[@FishtheMoment]

I used to live 5min from Pool 7. I plan to make more river videos this summer. The Ozark pool is about 1.5 hours from me now so it’s not as easy to get there, but I love fishing the river.

[@laurelmoore3904]

The new tech in graphing and live scope has just made fishing a formality. Lol

[@paulmiller676]

Laurel river Lake in KENTUCKY is THE CLEAREST LAKE IN Ky we fish 8 lb test thay tend to less bites on heavier line . You can Google on line it will tell you it's the cleanest.

[@Boon-ie1rq]

It's similar to fly tying balanced leeches which imitates leeches, minnows, bugs slow falling horizontally. I'm just surprised no one in bass tournament setting uses flies/hair jig tied balanced styled.

[@vince6704]

Just got mine in the mail today, took forever

[@berkahjayafishingberkahjay1663]

Terimakasih sudah berbagi

[@robertcarr5190]

Got my tush shipment in the mailbox yesterday , waiting on the weather to clear a little... I ordered all 5 hooks thru core tackle site , how about that hat....

[@FishtheMoment]

Thanks for the support! Just email your receipt to [e-mail] and we will mail you the hat!

[@tonyrobinson1623]

How about using a higher strength but thinner gauge hook for better hookups?

[@josephlokietek]

Has anyone tried the hover rig in a 3.5 spunk shad? Wonder how it would work.

[@FishtheMoment]

I haven't but it sounds like it would work!

[@tgrove060960]

Time to make them in 1/4 oz as well! 👊👍😎

[@FishtheMoment]

It's on the list!

[@tgrove060960]

@@FishtheMoment And 1/2 as well. I ordered some direct and have ordered some from T.W. These should play at my first divisional and fall qualifier at Lake Powell. I'd sure like to sport one of your hat's! 👊👍😎

[@vinnyromano1614]

Great video as always! Very informative! What are your thoughts on using this technique in a non-shad, very clear lake?

[@fxtexasgaming9793]

I’ve been working jigs like this for walleye for years tbh

[@Elway1976]

What hook would you recommend with the 4.5inch spunk shad?

[@Elway1976]

Just ordered one of each to be safe.😅

[@FishtheMoment]

I just got some in the other day. The 2/0 3/16oz TUSH works perfect in it. I've actually caught several on that combo already.

[@matthoffman2077]

You could catch them on anything after spotlighting them with the FFS.

[@jamesmutters8741]

I just purchased quite a few packages. Did I miss the promotion?

[@timhafley5177]

Whats that noise when he reels.reel slop?

[@stevesmart9711]

Hi Jonny - I have sent a message using both FTM email addresses and messenger around the June 24th time frame. I image you are very busy and wanted to know when you might answer the question I sent concerning your sonar settings guides that are available for purchase. I didn't want to purchase one until I know it is what I need. I have Solix units, and only guides for Helix are available. The question was, can settings for Helix work just as well for Solix. Thanks.

[@lobster864]

Canadians have been using this technique for a long time

[@caseyhepler2806]

You could connect with the Tactical Bass guys to maximize your sales

[@junovue]

that's a hog to the catch 15 for ya! what is the rod specs/action your'e throwing it on?

[@phillamoore157]

Maybe I’m missing something here… What’s the difference between fishing a fluke or Gambler EZ swim in this same manner with a standard weighted swim bait hook, or even a swim bait hook with a weighted head? How is this different? Don’t get me wrong, I’m happy to see you having a great day on the water…I just don’t see the the difference between this and a similar swimbait/fluke with a weighted hook. I think I’d rather see a tutorial about how the electronics are used, and how these guys find these schools of fish, than another bait. One thing I no for certain….It doesn’t matter what bait you throw if the fish aren’t there. I did pickup a few of these hooks, to show support, though. Thank you for sharing!

[@pequenioedgarito3067]

Can someone explain why this you hook is better than your standard wieghted hook ? Wouldn’t both Riggs allow for it to be evenly wieghted?

[@FishtheMoment]

With a normal weighted EWG hook, all the weight is below the bait and below the center of gravity of the bait. With the Core Tackle TUSH, the weight is inside of the plastic and some of the weight is above the center of gravity of the bait. This created a different fall and action because the weight distribution is very different. They can both work depending on the situation, it just gives you another option that may work better in some situations.

[@jtorres133]

How ‘bout that Denali Kovert Jig & Worm Rod Huh? “Das money duuuuude!”

[@patrickgazzara3992]

Sold

[@Mr.Lawton534]

Cool,a lure names after me

[@andythomas3591]

I use em too..try doing it weedless hook style in some grass..👍

[@timmytubow7651]

Been doing it in East TN for decades. We call it tightlining. And it won't be working for much longer 😅

[@stephenwilliams5619]

Why are we acting like Wheeler is the first person to ever "hang a minnow" Guys have been doing this in the north for decades.

[@rickhouser9310]

Are these really 4 weeks to ship?

[@dannybrown1085]

Tackle warehouse is out of the 3/8 oz can they be found anywhere else

[@FishtheMoment]

You can order them from our website: coretackle.com We have plenty in stock on our website.

[@dannybrown5217]

@@FishtheMoment Thank's

[@wcasey5511]

Basically jig fishing been around for a long time 😂😂

[@dong8307]

Great info on this technique. Black long pants in the summer? Lol

[@FishtheMoment]

Glad you enjoyed! They're not as bad as you would think haha

[@heideckundkopfschuss]

Brrrrrrr❤