10 Reasons Why This Is The Ultimate Swimbait Head!

[@Millz864]

YOU ARE TRULY THE ONLY FISHING CHANNEL I CAN LISTEN TO ALL THE WAY THROUGH FROM START TO FINISH .. YOU TRULY CARE ABOUT WHAT YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT , YOU GET TO THE POINT AND YOU JUST HAVE A GREAT CAMERA PRESENSE SO THANK YOU FOR ALL THE TIME YOU TAKE TO TEACH OTHER PEOPLE AND THE TACKLE YOU INVENT

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks so much for the kind words!

[@Franko91352]

Love your channel Matt

[@stldavid]

Stop yelling. lol. Nice comment for real.

[@NeilGraham.I.M.F]

I don't know how I missed this video when it came out a couple days ago. Mine just showed up in the mail today. Got some of all three sizes. I am very excited! I cannot wait to get them on the water. Soon as I seen Johnny's video last week I immediately put in an order. I love that side to side body roll. As well as keeping the bait the size it is when you buy it. I've never liked swimbait heads. As well as all of the other benefits you've mentioned. Keep up the innovating. I hope you guys change the industry

[@MattStefanFishing]

awesome i hope you enjoy them!

[@natea4828]

I have been absolutely smoking them on this hook using a spunk shad strait tail and ive cought hundreds! Ive only been fishing them for a week! My bait lasts so long as well! I catch at least 15 bass per bait on average and even then its easy to repair the bait with some glue in a few seconds! Its saved me tons of money already!

[@MattStefanFishing]

awesome! thanks for sharing!

[@natea4828]

@@MattStefanFishing absolutely! Used to 3/8 with the 4/0 hook in 8 to 14 ft of water on a 4 and a half or 5 inch white spunk shad and throw it way out and let it sink to the bottom and give it 4 or 3 reel turns while simultaneously pulling the rod towards me trading off between three and 4 reel turns and let it sink back down on bowed line to the bottom all the way through the fish. I've caught hundreds like I said and they are good ones too! I've been getting my biggest fish like that! After they stop biting it and it takes a long time for them to stop which is awesome, I clean up with a bucktail jig and move to the next spot. It's been insane! Best hook ever! Followed closely by the hover rig!

[@natea4828]

@@MattStefanFishing so thank you so much for developing these hooks! I love them and couldn't imagine not having them now!! I just ordered way more off your site cause tackle warehouse is out(not suprised with how good they are!!

[@shadybanks8625]

Y’all are killing it this year. Im already thinking of baits and tactics that the Tush will work great with. I love the fact that you never used the term “game changer” ,which it definitely is. Keep up the good work!!!

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks!

[@Huntn_fish365.2]

Man I have been waiting for this hook to come out!! Can’t believe I missed the video by 8 days!! SMH! I hope they aren’t sold out!! Good stuff Matt, as always!

[@MattStefanFishing]

plenty available

[@dougsaroma]

I'll give them a whirl. I never fished much with swimbaits, being an old school guy that hasn't fished much in the last 20 years. So I might as well try it the right way. I always enjoy seeing the innovations come to life.

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks!

[@hscott51]

Matt, I'm 72 and live off of social security and that is the only reason I don't join your channel. Keep up the good work and I will keep following. Thank you for all of the enjoyment you bring me. Scott

[@BeckhamHomeLoans]

To subscribe costs $0 but helps his You Tube numbers.

[@willperryman4559]

I’m with you, and I’m 74 and on SS, but I’ve been fishing since I was 5 or 6 🤷🏻‍♂️ I am a subscriber and I buy Core Tackle products to support Matt and to catch fish. Let’s go Ol’ Timer✊😎👍🍀🎣🍀

[@MattStefanFishing]

No worries! I appreciate your support!

[@MaineStreamFishing]

Ordered! I know for a fact you delivering the goods Matt! I would love to get you on the live again after your season

[@MattStefanFishing]

Sounds good!

[@tp2811]

I’ve got some of all 3 sizes and weights ordered. Can’t wait to try them. The Core hover rig jig heads are fantastic. I have a feeling the Tush will be just as effective. Thank you Matt!

[@MattStefanFishing]

Right on!

[@jamesh7469]

@@MattStefanFishingany idea on shipping times?

[@kylecondra3805]

Any possibility of sharing what rod blank you used in the video? Keep up the great videos!

[@MattStefanFishing]

MHX NMB-873 Here is the exact rod kit to build it mudhole.com/collections/matt-stefan-signature-rod-building-kits/products/matt-stefan-73-med-heavy-all-around-casting-rod-component-kit

[@colbyb24]

Mine arrive on Tuesday. I’m hyped to try them out

[@MattStefanFishing]

awesome!

[@johnrayner5599]

I love the ideas behind this head, I will be ordering some and give you my feedback, not that my opinion matters… lol, happy Fathers day weekend!!!

[@MattStefanFishing]

awesome!

[@richardmajewski3815]

Can't wait to get my order and try them out. Great explanation of the benefits and how to effectively use them.

[@MattStefanFishing]

awesome!

[@kbone87]

Im driving past stevens point waving to you as we speak on my way north to catch some smallies. Thanks for all the great content i always go back and re watch your stuff to gain confidence for my trip. The 5 things to know series is especially awesome

[@MattStefanFishing]

Nice!

[@heinrichkellogg7563]

🍺Potomac..Bryan Schmitt, Spencer Shuffield, Grae Buck, Matt Becker, Cody Meyer, Nick Lebrun,Villa, Gallelli, McCormick, Robinson, Nelson and Matt Stefan….Anglers that could surprise people at this tournament are Derek Hudson, Cody Pike, Terry Olinger, Thomas Wooten, Colby Schrumpf and Bobby Lane. 🙏Let’s go Matt🤞

[@MattStefanFishing]

all good picks!

[@davidwilliam320]

Just getting in to swimbait fishing and these are perfect. Mine come tomorrow!!

[@MattStefanFishing]

awesome!

[@crowe1974]

I just order 1 of each, can't wait to try them out. Everything u said made prefect sense to me.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks!

[@undergroundbee]

Hallelujah!!!! This is perfect. I love this!!! All true!!! Thank you

[@MattStefanFishing]

You are so welcome

[@FredChurch-ul4rj]

Well,now you’ve gone and done it! I just ordered 6 packs (2) of each! Thanks, looking forward to giving them Shot 🎣🎣

[@MattStefanFishing]

Nice!

[@withscars]

Ordered mine a few days ago. Got notified today that they have shipped. Looking forward to using them.

[@MattStefanFishing]

awesome!

[@withscars]

@MattStefanFishing I got my Hover Rigs in about a week ago. I've used the 1/8oz with a purple shadow 3.5" X-ZONE Adrenaline Craw Jr. Caught 2 dinks, but had fun and nothing else I threw did me any good. So 2 thumbs up for the Hover Rig! It's a new part of my arsenal now. I'm sure the TUSH will be too.

[@timhintzsche]

Mine arrive tomorrow just got notification. Can't wait to try them out.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@robertcook8187]

I'm looking forward to using them thanks for everything you do for the sport and good fishing 🎣

[@MattStefanFishing]

you bet!

[@heinrichkellogg7563]

🍺Thanks Matt. As a member I was able to see this information a few days ago and have already ordered.👍

[@MattStefanFishing]

Nice!

[@raydalton1110]

just got them in the mail, thanks Matt, i cant wait try them !

[@MattStefanFishing]

awesome!

[@MrJohnB-qs6dp]

I already placed an order and can't wait to get them in and tie them on and catch some fish!!!! Stay Safe & God Bless!!!

[@MattStefanFishing]

Awesome!

[@jarrodcork9044]

Just put in an order myself. Can’t wait to test them out.

[@MattStefanFishing]

awesome!

[@BeckhamHomeLoans]

Looks great Matt ... congrats!

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks!

[@douglasspickler4925]

I'm sold. I will be ordering. My wife heard you talking about belly roll. She said that if I didn't stop eating ice cream that I would have belly roll. 😂😂🤣🤣🤣

[@MattStefanFishing]

haha!

[@Huntn_fish365.2]

Can’t wait for the one with the brush guard! Hopefully one on the 3/4 w/ 7o put that thing in a mag draft freestyle! SHEEEESH! 🙌🏽 I hate the belly weighted hooks. If you want to keep the clean profile. You have to use a smaller hook and lose too many fish. With this one, I’d bet I wouldn’t jump many fish off on it!

[@MattStefanFishing]

sounds good

[@jasonrutherfordbassfishing]

Got my tush heads yesterday!! Obviously I’m going out today to use em 😂 great vid thanks Matt!

[@MattStefanFishing]

awesome!

[@michaelace4739]

You gave my top secret away!! I've been pouring a custom mold I made for 2 & 3o hooks. Been doing this for 4 years already! Welp gotta figure something else out now.

[@MattStefanFishing]

very cool

[@mikebainter8917]

I want a couple of those Core Tackle Decals you have one the boat and after my next VA payday i'm going to place my order for the Tush and also get some more of the hover rigs. Can't wait to put the tush to use, Ihave been smashing the Spot Bass on the Hover Rig. Thanks again, Tight Lines and Screaming Drags Matt!!!!!!!!

[@MattStefanFishing]

awesome!

[@michaelblumhagen4477]

Hope to see these at LOTW sports headquarters up in Canada!!

[@MattStefanFishing]

you never know!

[@Nate_Higgins]

I've got a few on order. I'm looking forward to trying them. Got some hovers too

[@MattStefanFishing]

awesome!

[@rodneychandler82]

Nice one Matt 👍

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks!

[@ri-jm5tn]

Yeah, I had to order some of those hooks - awesome design!

[@MattStefanFishing]

Nice!

[@BenHolliday1]

Mine are on the way. Will be throwing them in a tourney next weekend.

[@MattStefanFishing]

awesome!

[@WildBillHabiki]

i hate chasing the next new bait or a bait recommended by some youtuber but this really is a nice innovative design so i will probably buy a few to try out.

[@MattStefanFishing]

only one way to see if it works

[@ericwakeman6665]

Matt yer killin me man I just finally got stocked up on guppy heads 😂 seriously these are ingenious great work

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks!

[@nelsonchiro]

“On the tush!” New catch phrase!

[@ericwakeman6665]

What a hook up line 😂

[@MattStefanFishing]

haha

[@miken7275]

You convinced me, placed an order today. Ha, can’t wait to try them out.

[@MattStefanFishing]

awesome!

[@ericfoster6263]

Matt, I have one suggestion..........start your tush video's with zz top tush. I love your channel , and really appreciate all the info you provide for us. I received my order of Tush heads, and cant wait to try it out on the lake this weekend. Great channel you have, and always look forward for to the next one. God bless my friend

[@MattStefanFishing]

Haha that would be funny

[@DavidBronstein1961]

Just ordered. Looking forward to trying it out. Hate the screw lock designs of so many jig heads. No matter what I do, the bait ends up twisted. User error probably so now I have a way to lock in baits without that hassle. Keep up the innovation at Core Tackle!

[@MattStefanFishing]

will do!

[@jamesh7469]

Screw lock is my favorite out of any style. Give them a second look and pay attention to threading precisely!

[@kentbrown5369]

Matt I paused the video before you got finished reeling in the first smallmouth and placed my order. If you helped design it and then I had to have it.

[@MattStefanFishing]

awesome!

[@erichildreth7562]

These are incredible!! Thanks Matt!!

[@MattStefanFishing]

Glad you like them!

[@dennisederer3594]

Looking forward to my product delivery!😂

[@MattStefanFishing]

awesome!

[@mikebainter8917]

I can't wait to use it down south on the Coast chasing Redfish, Trout, Flounder and Snook.

[@MattStefanFishing]

awesome!

[@SimonC82686]

Always have a finesse swimbait tied on so I'll be picking up some of the 2/0, It'd be nice to see the 2/0 and 4/0 come in some different weights eventually

[@MattStefanFishing]

coming soon!

[@NeilGraham.I.M.F]

No doubt. You have to start somewhere, and eventually I have no doubt with this and the hover rig you'll have various weights with all the sizes down the road

[@blackhillsbassing6167]

I will be getting some for sure

[@MattStefanFishing]

awesome!

[@FishnTheSouthOkanagan78]

This looks like a great Alabama rig hook too. Plus, if you need to do a product intro video you should use ZZ Top’s - Tush song to use in the background as a fun tongue and cheek play on for your product.

[@MattStefanFishing]

we did use the song in ads already

[@nawinchester]

I'm sold. I'll give it a try.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Awesome!

[@cerebraltackle]

The original way I rig a Keitech is weightless anyway...you WILL get the rolling action if it's weightless as well. The 3.3 & 3.8 are my personal favorites.

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks for sharing!

[@mikeantes9597]

Matt that straight down fall of a ball head triggers a lot of bites for me .Similar to a zoom z craw on a jig. As for the added length to the bait a 1/4 oz lead ball head measures 5/16" tungsten would be much smaller .I'm sure the tush is a good bait .Just don't see a need to abandon what is working great for me.I could see that working good for replacing bigger ball head weights. Thanks for sharing Be safe

[@pauleyplay]

Well said & the price !

[@MattStefanFishing]

stick with what works for you

[@xxcaseyxxc]

Mine just showed up about 15 minutes ago. Can't wait to try these out.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Awesome!

[@Millz864]

JUST ORDERED SOME TUSHS

[@MattStefanFishing]

Nice!

[@jessieosborne3576]

Ordered mine when Johnny put his video out. How well do they show on forward facing? Hope they get here soon!

[@MattStefanFishing]

thye show up great

[@chrischrist7982]

I will definitely buy some

[@MattStefanFishing]

awesome!

[@Eturnal1111]

Nice design !

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks

[@williamschneider6811]

I have all 3 weights coming. I can’t wait to get them. I live in a submergient grass lake. Do you plane to come out with a seedless version?

[@MattStefanFishing]

we are discussing it

[@alcav54]

Ordered!

[@MattStefanFishing]

nice!

[@craiggrubbs157]

I’m waiting on mine to come in now.

[@MattStefanFishing]

nice!

[@denniskiblerbassguy]

Good Luck this weekend.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks!

[@jamesh7469]

Will they start shipping soon?

[@MattStefanFishing]

yep ,lots goign out already!

[@stevesmith7164]

Good video, good advice and tips

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks!

[@pensnut08]

I ordered the second I saw them the other day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!I am hoping for a weed guard. I am having great luck with the Hover Rig in and around wood.

[@MattStefanFishing]

awesome

[@SlipOutdoors]

Any idea when you’ll retail in Canada?

[@MattStefanFishing]

tackle warehouse will carry any day now

[@SlipOutdoors]

@@MattStefanFishing awesome! Thanks Matt!

[@alford35]

Got a year supply of each just like I did with the Hover Rig hook!

[@MattStefanFishing]

awesome!

[@bcleave88]

Have plans to make a heavier 2/0? I would definitely buy them up for river fishing with a 1/4 ounce or 3/8 ounce version of the 2/0.

[@MattStefanFishing]

yep

[@law1831]

My all time favorite weight is 1/4. Hopefully you guys intro that size in the future

[@MattStefanFishing]

most likely

[@law1831]

@@MattStefanFishing sweet! That's my favorite weight 👍

[@kirkreusch5704]

Hmm. Just ordered the 2 smaller sizes. My wife will love these. She kicks or butts most outings throwing the belly weighted swim baits. This should help her not go through as many swim bait, for sure.

[@MattStefanFishing]

nice!

[@terrytresemer2864]

I can't help myself! Sitting here talking about your tush is a little strange. And then talking about dragging your tush over the rocks sounds a little painful!!! But anyway you can count me "IN" on this one! I don't have to wrap a hook shank with lead for this same effect. Saved me some work with this one. 😊😊😊

[@MattStefanFishing]

haha!

[@playingwithmytrains5440]

I didn't see them at Tackle Warehouse. I looked at them on Core Tackle but the description doesn't say what brand the hooks are. Do you know?

[@MattStefanFishing]

they are mustad hooks. Tackle warehose will have them in a week or so

[@genemoorman3065]

I want to try these on 3 1/2 inch swimbaits. What size jighead do I need ? The smallest I saw at Cabelas was 1/4. I think a 1/8 would be better on small swimbaits

[@MattStefanFishing]

Try our finesse tush in the 1/8 or 3/16 size

[@scottsavoca3489]

Also, if you use tungsten, it would tear less when you put them in and add a way to transfer and Hans like a Square bill. That’s what I did with mine.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Working on some tungsten models

[@willperryman4559]

Matt, maybe I’m late, but should I just go to Core Tackle to order🤷🏻‍♂️ I don’t see the link😮🍀🎣🍀 best of luck 🍀 on the Potomac and AOY👊💯

[@MattStefanFishing]

yep still not up on tackle warehouse but should be any day

[@stoneysdead689]

I just bought some of these, they haven't arrived yet- but they look really interesting. Now- figure out how to make a Tush Underspin, please. I use the little Picasso single barrel underspins that are a regular jig head with a little plastic arm and collar you slide up the shank of the hook to make it an underspin. I think I can slide the collar over the eye of the tush hook and make it an underspin. I used to use the little Z-man blade you just stick into the swimbait itself- but they come out too easily, you lose them when you catch a fish. The Picasso thingy doesn't come off- it's kind of hard to explain but it's securely attached to the hook. I always seem to do better if I add a blade to my swimbait.

[@MattStefanFishing]

sounds good!

[@ilooknoob]

are you guys gonna have a tungsten variant for extra sensitivity?

[@MattStefanFishing]

haha

[@garylake998]

Matt, I like to reel the swim bait slowly letting it crawl along the bottom when fishing for smallmouth. Since there is no lead head leading the bait. Will this head work that well for this style of fishing the bait

[@MattStefanFishing]

yes and it will get snagged less

[@davidtoelle3532]

You Had me sold as soon as i saw it! Unfortunately it's lead and my state of Nh thinks that if a Loon eats that jig head it will die from lead poisoning and not the 2/0 .4/0 or 7/0 hook. Weird? Any chance core would pour some in tin bismouth. Hover rigs too?

[@MattStefanFishing]

maybe

[@SpookyRedz]

Can u make one with a straight shank instead of the 90 degree or the 45 angle , no weedguard though

[@MattStefanFishing]

straight shank wont run right

[@SpookyRedz]

@@MattStefanFishing what do u mean , I mean a straight shank with the weight going down the shaft starting right behind the eye , just like ur doing now except no bend , I have some I don’t know if u remember telling u about it , that way when u rig it has the eye sticking out the front I use em here on flukes for trout , I also rig saltwater assassins turbo shad on em with the hook exposed and I tie to the eye then I even bury the eye a lil after I tie to the eye , I used to be able to get em here , but my shop does not get em no more , I’m only suggesting something to u is all , when I bury the eye the fluke and turbo swimbait dances when u twitch like a jerkbait

[@SpookyRedz]

U know how sometimes throwing one with a jig head like ball head jig head and ur fishing rip rap well with this rig it does not get hung up as much cause of the way it sinks flat , slow sinks flat

[@noalliances]

Idk about that brother the 6th sense line thru jighead is pretty sweet

[@MattStefanFishing]

give it a try!

[@thomashoy5484]

Dude. Matt… 3:29 I got this far into this video and stopped, cuz I don’t need to see any more. I’ll need a whole set. The Natural progression to the hover rig. Ordering now. These are so ‘duh’, that they’re genius.

[@MattStefanFishing]

haha

[@warefisher]

Is the TUSH meant for hollow-body plastics? I have my order and am having rigging difficulty with my favorite paddletails. They do seem to work best with Zman, atleast for me. Have tried the 3/16 size with 4” baits. Thanks for any recommendations.

[@MattStefanFishing]

they work in hollow belly but work better in solid bodied swimbaits

[@oldfishermanandhisdog]

Matt, what's the difference in this head and a belly weighted hook?

[@MattStefanFishing]

belly weighted are external and these are internal. that leads to a world of differences.

[@richardporter1455]

You're gonna make me go broke man. I've been looking for that exact piece of terminal tackle. Thanks

[@MattStefanFishing]

awesome!

[@kennyhaworth9606]

Sold out

[@MattStefanFishing]

we have plenty

[@123bdog]

Looks like a nice swimbait head. I really like your hover rig jigheads and was going to buy some of these but why is core tackle charging 11.90 for shipping? It does not cost that much to ship a few packs of jigheads.

[@MattStefanFishing]

its $5.00 shipping

[@123bdog]

@@MattStefanFishing Ok that's reasonable but I assure you right before I sent that message the shipping cost was 11.90 and I live in the Usa. I'll give it another shot.

[@markpaulson1346]

What swimbaits are everyone using these in, especially the 1/2oz ?

[@MattStefanFishing]

Any paddle tail swimbaits like keitech

[@markpaulson1346]

Thank you so much! Love the videos! Keep up the great work!!​@@MattStefanFishing

[@cerebraltackle]

Was that a Keitech? Yeah, that's a Keitech. That color is awesome as well. 😁😉 (Your friendly neighborhood Regional Keitech Staff member)

[@MattStefanFishing]

haha! I enjoyed your latest Josh Stracner video

[@cerebraltackle]

@@MattStefanFishing Thank you, I very much appreciate that.

[@seanmctarsney1420]

I would like to see it in a smaller size of 1/8 1/4 is that in the works?

[@MattStefanFishing]

yep

[@Adventures101.]

I fish mostly shallow water my usually maxed depth is around 8 to 10 feet. Went to the website and there's so many different wait. What do you recommend for a 3.5 inch and a 4.5 inch? Again, very shallow water. Thank you

[@MattStefanFishing]

2/0 hook 1/8 and 2/0 hook 3/16 oz for shallow water

[@Adventures101.]

@MattStefanFishing thank you love your videos . I've learned so much thanks again

[@jasonsparks4601]

If you want to hit the crappie market you'd kill it!!! I'd Stock up on 1/8 ounce and under!!!! But I still think I want to get some of these and hover rigs!

[@MattStefanFishing]

awesome

[@deweeseoutdoors2716]

Matt , I use to work as a machinist with Glen Stefan in St.Louis Mo. Are you related?

[@MattStefanFishing]

not that im aware of

[@tranzformedyouthtn]

Does it work on a hollow belly.

[@MattStefanFishing]

yep

[@jeffholder195]

I want em!!!

[@MattStefanFishing]

awesome!

[@mikeklaassen9044]

What are the odds those end up at lotw sports hq?

[@MattStefanFishing]

hopefully they want to carry them. TW will have them any day

[@mrwhipper21]

another commercial. buy this. gimme a break

[@MattStefanFishing]

haha! give me reasons why traditional swimbait heads are better

[@mrwhipper21]

not better. same as@@MattStefanFishing

[@PassaicRiverFishing]

WHERE ISNTHE LINK FOR THE JIG HEAD?I knw you said tackle warehouse

[@MattStefanFishing]

www.tacklewarehouse.com/Core_Tackle_The_Ultimate_Swimbait_Hook_-_TUSH/descpage-CTUS.html

[@craigtanner7189]

You sparked my interest, but 4 weeks for shipping? Nah

[@MattStefanFishing]

we are less than a week out on shipping at the moment

[@tobypete2]

got mine

[@MattStefanFishing]

Nice