These 5 SIMPLE Things Will Make You A Better Angler!

[@bobrhine9057]

Great simple stuff...getting back to basic is always good...

[@MattStefanFishing]

You got that right!

[@JasonTurner-xb3oe]

Excellent, thank you!

[@MattStefanFishing]

You are welcome!

[@castingacrosstexasfishing]

Great reminders.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Yep

[@heinrichkellogg7563]

🍺Thanks Matt.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks!

[@paulkimble6223]

My uncle used to tell me “if you’re not getting hung up you’re not trying hard enough”

[@MattStefanFishing]

Yep

[@crysl3343]

Tty Y hy 12:12

[@ScottHynson-if9vn]

Again, great video man

[@MattStefanFishing]

Appreciate that

[@nealatthecrossfishing]

Mr. Denny Brauer told me at a Bassmaster Classic a few years ago that if I wasn’t getting hung, I wasn’t putting it where the fish live. I’ve remembered that ever since then!

[@MattStefanFishing]

Yep

[@erichoffman2014]

Thanks Champ! Please address awareness and visualization if that's part of your success, in a future video. Thanks again!

[@MattStefanFishing]

Will do!

[@allenfowler1794]

Guilty of all the above. Thanks Matt.

[@MattStefanFishing]

You bet

[@BillORights1]

Good post Matt, your mic could have been a little louder😊

[@MattStefanFishing]

Sorry about that

[@romaloboda2280]

Thanks.

[@MattStefanFishing]

You're welcome

[@wesleyryhal3930]

Appreciate the tips Matt!!!

[@MattStefanFishing]

You bet!

[@cerebraltackle]

This is like an angler's version of a fundamental drill in other sports. Great video!

[@MattStefanFishing]

Glad you liked it!

[@Chillin24Seven]

I don’t know about the deeper. Maybe that’s true for bass but for musky I find keeping my lure in the top 5 feet of the water column produces the most strikes no mater how deep.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks for sharibg

[@benjamintraxler9931]

Some of the best fishing advice I’ve ever heard. Thanks brother, God bless.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Glad it was helpful!

[@douglasspickler4925]

Thanks for sharing the advice. My fishing always needs help.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Glad to help

[@terrytresemer2864]

Casting accuracy is a must. I keep up during the off season or any time I have too much time away with practice. This can be with an old crank without hooks. Tie on at the tail of the bait to reduce drag thru the grass. A dropshot weight can simulate a jig, texas rig or drop shot. A target can be a loop of hose or a coffee can. I'll stand on a milk crate to mimic the bow deck. 15-20 min every couple days keeps me on top of my game. Skipping can keep you under the cover also, if you don't know it , it's worth learning.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks for sharing

[@pdfahie]

Very sound advice that I hope to follow

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks

[@everttebenn4925]

Great job on your video but would 360 or f f sonar do the same thing as always tight lines.and God bless you matt

[@MattStefanFishing]

Somewhat

[@denniskiblerbassguy]

I would like for you to do a video on casting angles when you are fishing points. When I’m fishing a point I try from different angles not sure if I’m doing it right. Thanks

[@MattStefanFishing]

Great suggestion!

[@stevesmith7164]

Great video Matt, keepem coming

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks! Will do!

[@joeyhelton7114]

Great advice! Thank you!

[@MattStefanFishing]

Glad it was helpful!

[@brandonsmith606]

I have often been asked why I go through so many jigs especially I tell them because I'm pit hing them where the fish are 😂

[@MattStefanFishing]

nice!

[@charlesmittl5300]

Very good points you covered there. I have a bad habit sometimes of spending too much time in one spot. I'm learning though that just because you caught one there the last 3 times does not mean you are going to today. Good video👍

[@MattStefanFishing]

Good stuff!

[@michaelc8606]

What not to do: Hooked a hog of a largemouth yesterday on my 8 lb fluoro rig (instead of my braided setup). Instead of doing the smart thing and grabbing my net, I impatiently pulled the bass (and vegetation) out of the water & snapped the line! (Was angry with myself the rest of the day!)

[@MattStefanFishing]

bummer

[@secretbassrigs]

I caught a 4-5 lb'r today, casting a customized Terminator spinnerbait close to the reeds as possible. It was the first good cast on it, burning it in.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Nice!

[@NeilGraham.I.M.F]

Those are all great tips. And things I try to live by when fishing. The one thing I will say is with the depth of my bait. I always try to fish something that dies to the death relative to where I am fishing. But I do catch myself sometimes zoning out more likely than not when they're not biting well. And after a while I will realize I am working it too fast and not at my desired depth

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks for sharing!

[@comfortablynumb9342]

I got some 3/4 oz Tush hooks today. I guess the rest are still on the way. Looks like I'll need to buy some different soft plastics that can take the weight of them inside. What you just said about getting stuck is very true in the saltwater world too. If you don't get stuck on rocks and stuff you ain't flounder or grouper or snapper fishin'. I buy lots of jig heads and tails for them. I'll be careful with my Hover Rigs and Tush hooks until they're in stores.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Good luck!

[@LowBrowFishing]

Making those bomb casts is something I do more often then I need to. I fish tap water most days and my inclination is to want to get that bait out there as far as I can. Usually I can still get a good hook set because I do tend to be patient and let the fish get the bait. But it has come back to bite me in the backside.

[@MattStefanFishing]

long casts can lead to trouble

[@PistolPete3322]

One thing I learned watching MLF is how many times the pros go back to where they already caught fish and then catch some more. I’ve been doing that and it works. Some areas just hold fish.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Yep

[@FishOn1]

After just watching your “10 annoying comments” I found it funny today to see a NASCAR ad pop up during this video.

[@MattStefanFishing]

hahaha

[@stephenallen1237]

Love the content Bro great information I stay learning from you!

[@MattStefanFishing]

I appreciate that!

[@davidheiser1566]

Great info, I admit I am prone to these at times.

[@MattStefanFishing]

You and me both!

[@c_good_13]

Man, where are the purple generals? I've had better luck finding owner haymakers. 😂😂

[@MattStefanFishing]

they are rare!

[@sergiogallegosjr8311]

i usualle fishing about ten yards from the bank with a squarebill they bite i usually not casting far away from the bank i feel that theirs more fish closer to the bank even with senkos good advice sir

[@MattStefanFishing]

Good stuff

[@adamfournier6735]

Ive always laughed at the idea of guys fishing off a pier casting out as far as they can, and boats getting close to a dock or pier so they can fish under it.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks for watching

[@gregbroyles2908]

If your surf fishing in Gulf or Ocean work baits along shoreline. Always surprised amount and size of fish I catch with this technique.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks for the tips!

[@9210IBJ]

Thanks again for these great ideas to practice, I've always been conscious of the water column, trying all 3 levels has been my routine along with retrieve cadence & then develop a pattern, it's about staying disciplined & focused, Peace & Blessings!

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks!

[@genesis4gz]

Nice collection of googan on your wall 👊🏼

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks!

[@Matthiaskyriakidis]

I’ve always told my self that if I’m not getting snagged then I’m fishing the wrong spots. I really like these videos, I’m thinking about trying to become a pro fisherman, so these are very helpful.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Glad you like them!

[@sickofidiots4095]

Thumbnail looks like you're landing a Grouper!

[@MattStefanFishing]

Flathead cat

[@mikeeller557]

I'm guilty of all of them. I think we only fish for the quick bites. Thanks Matt

[@MattStefanFishing]

You bet

[@williamknight5142]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks