Texas Rigged Lizards…95% Of All Anglers Use The Wrong Hook In Them…

Randy has a discussion around Texas rig the lizards and how most bass anglers use incorrect hook in the which causes him to lose fish…#lizards #bassfishing #bassfishing #fishthemoment #fishing #bassmaster #toyotaseries #bassmasteropens #texasrig
Baitwrx link…bait-wrx.com/?...

[@vernervanschalkwyk2280]

I caught my PB on a junebug lizzard. 8.1 pounds and will never forget that fish!!

[@waterdog3978]

Ok, I’m noticing a theme here…….. 95% of anglers do everything wrong !

[@ricksonora6656]

Well, I know 95% of everything I’ve done, I’ve done wrong.

[@unicornsteaks6769]

🤣

[@matthewotis3594]

Says everyone but they all have opposing opinions.

[@kktx4058]

Great tip, Randy… I love the 8” Zoom lizard. An offset worm hook always has a better hook up in my experience over an EWG for plastics which are not overly thick such as worms & lizards. The offset worm hook point is not in line with the hook eye similar to the straight shank hook where as most EWG hooks are in line with the hook eye.

[@micheledaugherty275]

Over thinking it ! I have been using Zoom baits since Ed started the company. Texas , Carolina, etc. 4”, 6” & 8” use #1 straight shank with 4” mini on Carolina rigs ( killer ). 1/0 or 2/0 regular offset round bend on the 6”. & 3/0 regular offset on the 8”. Zoom baits are super soft , and never have a problem sticking fish with the hook buried. I always keep my hooks super sharp. Team Zoom!

[@cheetoz6902]

If you notice on that hook vs the regular ewg,the point extends further out than the eyelet .that is the allowance of more hookups. Just something I noticed

[@waterdog3978]

Yeah I’ll just keeping hooking everything the “wrong” way because it works very well

[@gtsguynadeem1558]

It's all hogwash to sell you something you don't need! Bass fishing as a whole is over analyzed & pretentious. All these Pros & non pro youtubers think their way is better or right and everyone else is doin it wrong.

[@catchofthedave8681]

Randy these tips you been giving are freakin GOLDEN. The trailer hook, the ewg tip with bending the tip out bit, etc. These are tips I will use and treasure!! Thank you!!

[@kurtbecker9609]

mustad ultrapoint megaLITE hooks WERE the absolute best. most of the features on the hook randy mentioned. but about 10 years back so no 'nano coating'. am still 'miffed' that mustad discontinued those... mustad 37145 model.

[@walleyechannel]

In the nineties when the lizard was the craze I fell in love with the zoom 5” lizard. I always thought 4” was way too small. Everyone else was throwing like you said 6” or 8” but that 5” is magical.

[@RubberTrampRenegade]

Thanks for the video. I bought a lot of lizards as a kid but I never see or hear of anyone using them anymore. Recently got back into bass fishing and wondered why they fell to the wayside. Going to Texas rig some and see how things go. Thanks for the tip on the hooks.

[@mrgungho]

I've been using this hook style for 3-4 years now my lizards. VMC Worm Hooks work very well too. I also put a tiny drop of superglue just below the hook eye and push the head of the bait over the eye about 3/16th of an inch. 1 lizard lasts forever. I usually do a 3/0 hook for the 4" to 5", a 4/0 hook for the 6"and a 5/0 hook for the 8".

[@SuperheroDeepDive]

The lizard is probably my favorite soft plastic of all time. Where I fish, I can't get away with the larger ones. I have to stick with a 4" lizard, and I catch pretty well with it. Thanks!

[@mikegardiner3934]

hi Randy! i’ve actually been using that exact same hook for my fluke. It catches them every single time! Super slick, super lightweight, and super sharp. My favorite EWG hook of all. God bless!

[@billlorenz6623]

Big lizards are lethal on big bass in the summer. I rig them with a 3/0 EWG but I bend the point to about 10 to 15 degrees and skin hook it in the side. The same as regular worms.

[@allesiofondressi2602]

Thank you! I used a Texas rig twice this week and had no success other than to see giant fish jump up out of the water and flip off my lizard/Texas rig. I'm just getting started with river fishing and will put your advice to work; thank you again.

[@chriscomer261]

Randy, thanks for the video. I really appreciate it. Congrats on the 50 thousand subscribers!!!

[@cameron1737]

One of the best techniques I randomly tried was tying a lizard onto a EWG, about 30lb braid, 7ft medium maybe MH spinning rod. Tip up, slow roll back across the surface. Tried it after I saw a bass slurp down a small snake. It's so subtle and so good. Very few people present such a subtle surface bait and I've never found anything as good. It fishes like heavy fly-flishing

[@tagwatson360]

Another great video. The Gamakatsu Hybrid Worm Hook is the best Texas Rig hook I’ve used in my 30 years of fishing. Randy, I have a humble prediction: This hook will slowly become your preference for additional T-Rig applications in the next season or two. The hook/land ratio is just too exceptional. In addition to the O’Shaughnessy bend’s ability to keep them pinned, the hook point is set perfectly above the eye to improve the gap and hooking capability over an EWG..

[@erichildreth7562]

Zoom makes some incredible soft plastics, been using these for years as well as gamakatsu hooks!! Thanks for the tips!! :)

[@ballsack8937]

Not to mention they're half the price of yamas

[@garyboudreau2872]

Thanks randy for the juice!!! I’m looking forward to catching more bass this spring!!! I’ve got my solar bats in December!!!…..I’m going to upgrade one baitcaster and one spinning combo….. getting ready for some old school hogging!!!!

[@kennightingale516]

Thanks for taking time out to give that extra tip. Little things like that do help. Have a blessed day and a great Thanksgiving.

[@MrHabitat009]

The knowledge you pass out is like treat or treat in gated neighborhoods

[@jbowron1]

Thanks Randy have been rigging my soft plastics wrong. Thanks for sharing these timely tips to pleasure fisherman like me!

[@bobwc629]

I've had great success with the owner offset shank worm hook for lizards and flukes. In my mind the wide gap just seems to "disturb" the profile of the bait. I also have similar hooks with a 90 degree bend at the back end as opposed to the round bend...Holds the baits extremely straight with a low profile and has a great setup ratio! I don't remember the manufacturer, maybe you can refresh me of what I'm talking about. It must be good because i have 100's of them in my hook box!

[@Krazy_KZs_Garage]

Super helpful. Thank you. I use plastics but I wanted a video specifically on lizards, interestingly enough I am familiar with that hook as I use it with Senkos. Really appreciate the video in the way you showed how to rig it.

[@mikecollett8513]

Giving up the good stuff forgotten to time. Been using a lizard since the first time I saw one in the bait shop back in the late 70's. Use them all year. in creeks, rivers and ponds. Big fan of using the lightest weight, usually black colored, Offset worm hook or old straight worm hook only. Pinch off the head so the weight to lays nicely. Now usually go with the power lizard most of the time but to each his own, I like them. Your bite out chunk where hook point pops thru may be a good application. Look forward to trying the hybrid offset hook, Some nice design features. I see a ton of applications, not an ewg fan. Love the lizard, its a fish catcher for sure. All the best.

[@SpookyRedz]

That’s the hook I use always for soft worm style baits , I only use the EWG on frogs and swimbaits and some creatures

[@maxcole3930]

I love using lizard, I'm not sure why but I have never done that well with the beaver style baits, probably because I don't fish them enough? Ive just always tied on a worm, lizard's instead. I have those hybrid hooks I like them also

[@kirkmeyer1334]

Agree w/ you and now use the straight shank also worming .... Thanks so much for the tips / insight .... Rayburn BC Capt. Kirk

[@ronniemitchell9221]

I gotta order me some more hooks...!

[@deanlangel9819]

Most consistent bass lure imo. I mostly use black/red glitter or Kudzu. 6" I use a 3/0 offset round bend, 8" 5/0 offset round bend. The round bend works better for me than the other types. 8" are definitely hog magnets.

[@Patiencelad]

Randy, You're the best! I really mean it. I wish I could fish with you. You seem like such a good dude!

[@joee681]

Wish Baitworks used PayPal 🤷🏻‍♂️, but as always, enjoyed the video, and appreciate the tips 👍👍

[@danham3344]

Great stuff. I love the lizards. That’s a great tip on the hook style. Have to check those out.

[@dustinversteeg1584]

Every single one of your tips, my dad taught me when I was 8.

[@phil2470]

It looks to me that the offset hook also has a noticeable gap between the shank and the point, not directly in line so the point can't slip by the mouth edge on the way to setting the hook. Great video as always Randy. Soooo close to 50K now....

[@nickdigrino4423]

Randy, I thought I remembered you recommending to remove the lizard's head and substitute it with the bullet weight. Your thoughts? Love all your great tips.

[@johnnybubbles9852]

Going to get back to lizard fishing, i.v been away from it way too long, great video!

[@bill-qv3er]

The lizard has been pretty much forgotten about. I have tons of therm in my boat at all times and throw them alot of times instead of a worm. I was told by an old time guide at Lake Okeechobee when I guided there that when the bite is tough throw a lizard. He was 100% right , and I still do it to this day. Cannot beat the Zoom lizard !!!!!!!!

[@fretbuzzn5707]

I always have a lizard tied on....either 6" or 5". If they aren't biting it, may as well put the boat back on the trailer.

[@michaelloucks4448]

Hey Randy thanks for the great lizard 🦎 tip on what kind of hook to use I always learn something new from your videos . Hey Randy almost 50'000 subscribers you deserve it big time good for you bro know dout about it your a outstanding person, man , and teacher intuitive angleing is the the best u tube channel out there NUMBER ONE thanks for all this great stuff. God bless you and your family your pal fisherman Mike.

[@alexch9007]

A great product for a great price plus a timely delivery

[@christopherterry2354]

I've used the Gami Skip Gap hooks with smaller lizards. Really works great especially around docks.

[@richardbumpuscjf347]

Looks like the point of the hook sets higher than the line tie, thus giving a more open gap. It’s less closed off.

[@theoohler4749]

Hey Randy, as always thank you for your tips and tricks. PS - Because of you, I tried Bridgford Beef Jerky (Sweet and Spicy) for the first time the other day. Now that was good jerky, I have to admit. I will be trying other flavors as well.

[@danielmckeen2465]

Loving the hat!!!😁think about the hat at 75k🤓it's a mile stone and your the boss Randy😊

[@trbrolltide]

Congratulations on 50K!

[@jesseclark8803]

Awesome videos randy the best out there!

[@bmwstan1]

Appreciate the tips Randy. I am going to try this hook.

[@larryknoob9798]

Thanks for a great show

[@jdnotariano]

The titles of some of your videos bring one old saying to mind. “There is more than one way to skin a cat.” Enjoy the content.

[@gabemw_3562]

Cool Randy I'm among the 5 % lol seriously I use these for all my Texas rigs even flipping

[@williamlovelace5897]

Thanks 4 all the videos

[@johnmccreary8063]

Caught my biggest bass on a coffee lizard 🦎

[@williamlaws2353]

Maybe it’s not the oshaughnessy bend That hook has a more extreme offset Maybe it locks the head in The actual hook has to pop out

[@williamnickles410]

I wish zoom would bring the color mossy pumpkin back in the 4 inch lizard

[@nothing-xk8vr]

Do you ever fish this weightless with just the gama hook? I'm wondering because I fish a lake with a ton of mountain lizards and I've noticed them all through the lake. They tend to suspend but when they swim down their descent is more gradual. I want to mimic this next season. What do you think?

[@TonyHookedonVanlife]

I used to fish lizards weightless all the time, especially when the weeds get up. Comes thru great, rarely hangs up & gets a ton of hits. The hard part is not reacting when they first grab it, want to wait just abit before you bust em.

[@MrJohnB-qs6dp]

I must of had some hind sight about those G-Finessed Hybird Worm hooks. Ordered some from TW. Would you use these on the creature baits as well or stick with the straight shank hooks? Stay Safe & God Bless!!!

[@rocknreelnrod]

Tru turn 4/0 brute hooks are the best .

[@SpookyRedz]

I like 3/0 but with a lil heavier gauge wire , when I go from 7.5 to 10 inch size worms then I got to 4/0 but always the beefier size wire

[@ICYPROFITS]

The record largemouth was caught on a lizard in Kentucky

[@Cornelius798]

Record Largemouth was caught in Georgia on a Jitterbug.

[@bucknuts8824]

Just realized there wasn't a FTM live last night. Hope everything is well with you, and Johnny

[@randyblaukatintuitive]

We had planned it but Jonny had a sore throat but will be up next week

[@SpookyRedz]

EWG is extra wide gap , so when rubber gets thicker , I go wider

[@castricum14]

Hi Randy , love your channel keep up the good work.Where can I find the link that shows me the hook that you use for the lizard.

[@terrytresemer2864]

Love the lizard for pre-spawn do you use them later in the season? The new ewg, I do like.

[@markmpolizzi3605]

Lizards are the best forgotten least used plastic bait!

[@dannyyork3742]

Nice little nugget Rabdy

[@patrickmahoney3479]

Great tip!

[@seizedcarcass8440]

I use offset round bend and EWG in lizards.

[@richardspurgeon2215]

US. Shaw grigsby hp hook works ver y very well

[@toddg.2638]

I wish Zoom would come out with a 7" lizard.

[@1965JB]

Went to the “products used in this video” and there was no lizard or hook. I can find them on my own, thought you might want to know the link is wonky.

[@larryjistel3018]

Would you consider doing a video on how bass inhale baits. I was told a bass sucks the bait into its mouth exhaling water through its gills. I had caught a very large bass and hooked it in the gill. I removed the hook, it didn't appear to have hurt the gill. I released the bass, it appered to be ok. How many was can a bass bite a bait?

[@jamescaspersamanthalintner4767]

I'm a big fan of a lizard on a Texas rig and Carolina rig it's along with the brush hog is my favorite Carolina rig made number three would be a pit Boss. I'd be interested to see a video Brandy and your opinion on a Carolina rig visit versus the Texas rig for me I fish a Carolina rig and different places than I normally fish at Texas rig it's an offshore bait for me ledge bait I like it on points little deeper water flats but all that aside I feel like I don't get as many bites on a Carolina rig as I do a Texas rig but overall the quality of the fish I catch on a Carolina rig is 3/4 of a pound to a pound better on average what are your thoughts.

[@_chrisbuzz]

Where do you get Zoom shirts? I can't find any that they make for sale. I pretty much exclusively use zoom soft plastics, and I'd love to have some shirts.

[@kylebolenske4229]

I’ve caught a handful of citation largemouth on lizards. They catch bigguns

[@richardsanchezjr.2273]

Are lizards good to use during the winter months for bass fishing?

[@hunterjarnigan7220]

A lizard is the only soft plastic my dad throws

[@jimsymmonds2668]

Have you tried the zoo brush craw. And how would you rig it

[@law1831]

The lizard reminds me of a salamander

[@dougcole1446]

Caught a 13.3 lb on a Zoom lizard.

[@checkouttheyoungs]

great video - glad to find your page - I went to both BPS and Academy to find this hook and was not sure if I found it or not - can you reply with the model / code number on the pack of 4/0 by chance please?

[@mr.skeptical3071]

I thought you said to never hook like this. Always hook it into the side! Which is it????

[@BassKing916]

Maybe not for the ewg hook? IDK

[@SpookyRedz]

I always come through then skin hook , with all

[@Farmertrav]

49.9k subs let's goooo!!!

[@miketurenne7204]

Hi Randy. Will a lizard work in MN. I'm more of a jig guy ( I slay with swimjigs) specially and wondering about a lizard because they seem too long for fish here. Any idea would be great. Thanks.

[@SamAndSamuel]

What about side rigging lizards in order to allow them to sit flat on the bottom?

[@chrisbrown1459]

Does the hook point on the EWG point more inward versus the hybrid?

[@marktibbetts3799]

Do you use any slide weights on the lizard?

[@grandeernesto4756]

So, do you slightly bend that hook like you showed in prior video?

[@ovechkinata]

I heard an inside secret that the biggest fish you can catch come on an 8 inch lizard on a buzzbait. Ever try it before randy?

[@SpookyRedz]

The thicker the plastic bait then I go to EWG

[@peteremerson4777]

Do you use the same hook for a full size Brush Hog?

[@cspaugh]

Weightless rigged!

[@johnlantz7278]

How about mods for a lizard

[@dannylamb9041]

Everybody does everything wrong according to the self professed know it all. Every video titled 95-99% of anglers do it wrong. What he is trying to pass off here is that he's superior to everyone he sees, the all knowing, right 99% of the time master.

[@mynamejeff2006]

Holy shit it seems like no one knows how to fish anymore haha

[@randyblaukatintuitive]

Lol… clickbait title

[@kayakfishingforpredators9107]

Agree maybe Randy can sum up ALL the errors/ mistakes the average Joe makes and put it in one 40min video 😅😅🤙 Long Story made short

[@mynamejeff2006]

@@randyblaukatintuitive Just picking, I'm always learning no doubt!

[@daveb.8243]

You are too long winded. Shorten it up and get to the facts sooner.

[@davidbarneko2841]

Nobody wants to hear about you making videos or is he just want you to rig this lizard the correct way because everybody else is working on the wrong way