How to fish the Damiki Rig AKA scrubbing

[@scottvermonter920]

Matt,love all the info you show us all!! Thank you sir keep it coming!

[@MattStefanFishing]

Awesome! Will do! Keep watching!

[@dhjhawk]

We used to do this in Kansas/Missouri with a beetle spin for crappie and bass when I was a kid.

[@MattStefanFishing]

I could see how this would work for this technique!

[@dhjhawk]

@@MattStefanFishing And beetle spins still sell for 99 cents! Sometimes I use the spinner, sometimes take it off, alter the jig with a different kind (same size) or a spot of nail polish. Just because it's old a cheap doesn't mean it doesn't work. Lol.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Agreed!

[@martinallison8719]

Thank you Matt, I totally get it now! I can see where this could be an excellent technique out on Chick. I'll get all geared up and put this technique to use out there!

[@MattStefanFishing]

Give it a try!

[@kickerwormz3262]

Great video. It's crazy, we've been doing this in California for years. The deep canyon faces with a nice slope going to the bottom can be a challenge. I started doing this with a hand poured bullet head weight, eventually I went to something more appealing and more effective for myself and my customers. People underestimate the power of a 3" or yes, even a 2" minnow. I had a Silverside made just for myself and my friends. We usually use 4lb fluorocarbon and back reel when we need to. It makes your butt pucker when you get a fish, but the rewards and smiles make it all worth it in the end.

[@MattStefanFishing]

awesome!

[@juleswinnfield826]

Yep. Great mulit-species application as well. Crappie, perch, bluegill, walleye, Lake Trout, Stripped Bass in southern reservoirs. Amazing how many common denominators with the long list of predators that Anglers target

[@MattStefanFishing]

Absolutely! It’s a fantastic presentation for almost every species! I’ve used this presentation on big suspended bluegills using a 1” gulp minnow

[@josephhrnciar9376]

Great stuff Matt.....sounds like electronics is the key to this technique. Thanks as always for your knowledge and tips...much appreciated. Love the videos!!

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks for watching! Electronics are definitely important with this technique

[@mikek3638]

I just noticed that you respond to like every comment. That's insane. Thanks for the interaction and Merry Christmas to you and your family!

[@MattStefanFishing]

I try but its getting a little out of control. Merry Christmas!

[@kevinwolfe4632]

Becoming my favorite channel on you tube

[@MattStefanFishing]

awesome! thanks for the support!

[@Glock-1]

Those strike king zero baits are awesome for that technique, they look alive!

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks for sharing!

[@bengreeninsuranceagency]

Killin' it Matt! Keep up the good work!

[@MattStefanFishing]

Appreciate it!

[@timtillfishing5906]

Great info. Thankz for sharing your secrets on all you do helps a lot on buying tackle and not wating time fifuung out what to buy. APPRECIATE IT

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks for the feedback! Comments like this make it worth producing the content!

[@thomassindler3709]

Gulp on a jig in current works shore fishing 3/8 gets bigger fish but more snags? Black shad is aussum for walleye.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks for sharing!

[@basssnatcher594]

thank you sir. really great info.

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks

[@jjfig86]

Thanks for the information sir! Found your channel while looking for swim bait modifications, needless to say you have a new sub!

[@MattStefanFishing]

Awesome, thank you! Glad your on board!

[@jamesbrant6840]

Awesome. Thanks once again for the info.

[@MattStefanFishing]

No problem! Thanks for watching!

[@edpelkey7798]

Great info Matt 👍

[@MattStefanFishing]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jimcollins9784]

Thanks for more great information!!

[@MattStefanFishing]

You bet!

[@edgarmelton8091]

You ever try any axman plastic on this type of rig I’m thinking that tickler the longer one

[@MattStefanFishing]

Ill check it out

[@robertrodriguez4587]

Can you cast this, and try to reel slow to keep it at depth above the fish you see on forward? Do you only pan around, then drop straight down?

[@MattStefanFishing]

You can cast it

[@frankkoepp5351]

More great info.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@tomdelliveneri256]

Those little berkley minnows get slammed up here in NY (pond hopping or small waters) nose hooked.. I’ll throw it when i want a bite to find out whats around

[@MattStefanFishing]

Yes they do! I use them with my boys and we catch everything in them! Perch, crappie, bass, etc!

[@jimtandlmayer9146]

I'm a little late , just watched this video , first time I saw it explained . I have places to use it .

[@MattStefanFishing]

Awesome!

[@joeys7519]

I hammered them like this and your right "do nothing" is key, I figured if they will bite this then hell ill throw a grub that will get em! Nope! the fish ran from the grub.

[@MattStefanFishing]

less you move it the better!

[@matttwomey8554]

Awesome info. Got my sub.💪👏👍

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks for the sub!

[@PILOT64D10]

Matt, Do you ever fish a similar technique "tightlining", some call it? Casting toward steep banks and letting the Damiki rig/jig swing slowly back to the boat?

[@MattStefanFishing]

All the time but I’m usually doing it with a small boot tail swimbait or 4 inch straight tail worm. It can be deadly!

[@shadybanks8625]

@@MattStefanFishing I have found tightlining to be more productive than Damiki rigging or Float and Fly fishing in the Winter on highland lakes like Dale and Cumberland. I use the 1/8 oz 1/0 Guppy head with the same 3" Gulp minnow. With tightlining I think a constant very light shake is important to get strikes.

[@MattStefanFishing]

its a great technique!

[@bradleyrussell1973]

@@shadybanks8625see Wheeler’s “Freeloader” technique. I think his presentation and action is exactly what many of us have been doing, but not realizing the bait was rocking side to side as he shows in his swimming pool.

[@jackb9307]

Hi Matt..is the boat on spot lock..is a slow drift ok or are we strictly sitting on top of them and dropping to them...trying to get dialed in for ice out in Mich Thx for all the info Jack B

[@MattStefanFishing]

moving around is fine but the bait needs to be held more verticle...might have to upsize jighead weight

[@jackb9307]

Matt thx for quick reply..lots of info out there..your videos are at the top..sharing with fishing buddies.. Jack B

[@MattStefanFishing]

@@jackb9307 thanks!

[@povtsab88]

Matt, Here is my secret which is not a secret anymore. Since you've provided soo much info for me, thought I share it back. I tie this with a slip bobber over suspended fish. Count the knot with where the fish are and you' stay on top of them. I alternate this with a small skirted worm (3 inch) or 5inch wacky. Try it out.

[@MattStefanFishing]

SHHHH! Im going to do a slip bobber video!

[@sonnygreen9698]

Gotta try that !!! 2 questions, I may have missed it but do you like fishing this on spinning gear or does it matter? Next question is about your clothing, where are you getting those hoodies with the Dirty Jigs logo and what is the one your wearing in this particular video? Looks like some sort of mesh material. Thanks for all the efforts and content !!!

[@MattStefanFishing]

I use spinning gear because i prefer 6lb test and can drop the bait faster on spinning gear vs bait caster

[@sonnygreen9698]

@@MattStefanFishing Thanks for the reply Matt, can you provide a link for the hoodies too? I would like to pick up a couple of those and possibly a shirt also if they are publicly available.

[@MattStefanFishing]

here you go dirtyjigstackle.com/products.php?cat=107

[@Choffa09]

Matt - what rod would you recommend for this? I assume a drop shot rod would suffice. What power ideally you would use is what I guess I am asking.

[@MattStefanFishing]

I use the same rods i drop shot with. 7'2" ML fast action spinning rod

[@EverardoCruz-g9s]

Que equipo de pesca con hiló trenzado o hilo florocarbono

[@MattStefanFishing]

Braid to fluoro leader

[@BD1JR]

What size baits do u use the 1/0 for & 3/0 for

[@MattStefanFishing]

1/0

[@codytylerwright]

Am I crazy or is the gulp minnow upside down on the jighead? Is that done intentionally?

[@MattStefanFishing]

it is not updise down. belly side down on a jighead

[@codytylerwright]

@@MattStefanFishing Ok thank you. So the belly is flat and in-line with the tail, while the back of the bait has a slight hump, or curve to it? I’m used to other swimbaits or flukes where the back is on top, flat, and in-line with the tail, while the belly side has a slight curve/bend to it. At 3:08, the belly (bottom) appears flat as can be, while the top has a humpback appearance to it. (If it were a fluke I’d say the belly side is facing your roof)

[@LurchLures]

It's not the 90 degree line tie that matters. All that matters is that's the baits rigged so that the line tie is far enough back that it's near the centre of gravity of the bait. If that's not done the bait won't fish horizontal no matter what angle the tie is.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks for sharing!

[@richardmajewski4104]

Is this a lure or technique for river fishing?

[@MattStefanFishing]

its more of a deepwater lake technique but i am sure there are river applications

[@edgarmelton8091]

I’ll go too the reel shot order a bunch of baits I think I get hooked to fish baits more than the bass what a trick my wife’s gonna kill me need me some guppy heads

[@MattStefanFishing]

Can never have to many baits!

[@law1831]

Would you consider throwing the zoom super fluke Jr or the tiny fluke on this rig?

[@MattStefanFishing]

yep

[@bradleyrussell1973]

This rig is cashing checks on Dale Hollow NOW!!

[@MattStefanFishing]

Nice!

[@learningtofish7036]

Crappie technique for bass :-)

[@MattStefanFishing]

Sure is!

[@tritonruns11]

Got your minnow on upside down there bud.

[@MattStefanFishing]

To each their own i guess bud

[@stoneysdead689]

Believe it or not last winter I suspended this rig under slip bobber, fishing off the bank- and had some real luck with it. I knew the fish were tight to bottom so I suspended it just about 2 foot off bottom and just let it float around- and it worked. I use the lightest guppy head I could find, 1/8th I think- and a v tail shad made Duo Realis. Did the same thing with the little Duo spin jig which is even lighter than 1/8th- really small but made to stay horizontal in the water. The chop makes the bobber move up and down, and it wiggles the bait for you- all you have to do is wait for the bite- which can be extremely subtle. Often the bobber doesn't go down- it rises up and falls over or starts leaning, swing!

[@MattStefanFishing]

Bobbers have a place in bass fishing

[@stoneysdead689]

@@MattStefanFishing I've been experimenting further with this rig and now I fish it totally different. I'm sure I'll still suspend it like I did before come winter but- what I've found is that you can cast this thing out, count it down to whatever level you want to retrieve at- and then just tap the rod with your index finger as you slowly retrieve. It makes the tail constantly wiggle- looks just like a little batfish of some type swimming along. Steve Rogers did a video on it and I started playing around with it- I've been super impressed. This rig really works, even on the toughest days. You just adjust your head weight as per whatever depth you want to fish at- I usually use an 8th to 3/16ths cause I'm fishing really shallow.

[@MattStefanFishing]

@@stoneysdead689 cool thanks for sharing

[@SALMONSLAYER06]

some things u just keep to yourself let everyone struggle in the ice out cold water

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks for watching

[@bigmikefishingchonicles9950]

how can i fish it from the bank

[@MattStefanFishing]

this will sound funny but I've actually fished it under a bobber and had success. Similar to how guys fish a float n fly. Just let it suspend under bobber and fish will eat it. Its a bait I've been using for the past couple years for my two boys and they have caught a bunch of bass doing it. The same thing with a wacky rigged worm. It sounds odd, but works! give it a try! Remember to use a 90 degree line tie jighead.

[@bigmikefishingchonicles9950]

@@MattStefanFishing ok cool I love the float and fly

[@youtubzkoz]

Moping?

[@MattStefanFishing]

Yep same thing

[@tomdelliveneri256]

Really slippery on the hook tho

[@MattStefanFishing]

The guppy head holds them great and if that’s not good enough just add a dab of super glue