I like how Matt is specific and no nonsense. This channel is really one of the most informative with the authority to back it up.
@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын
thanks
@secretbassrigs Жыл бұрын
@@MattStefanFishingthank you sir! 👍
@mulder5118 Жыл бұрын
also love the core tackle hat with the grey. got the all black one n already. all I wear.
@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@learningtofish7036 Жыл бұрын
Thank you Matt
@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын
My pleasure!
@bobjohnston5527 Жыл бұрын
Great info. I have used the zman to the Berkley baits in different colors in river current here in Fredericton
@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын
Sounds great!
@bobjohnston5527 Жыл бұрын
@MattStefanFishing Thank you. I am a riverbank fisherman here in Fredericton. We had so much rain since June our rivers about 3 feet higher than last year in the same month of August
@FutureBassmaster4469 Жыл бұрын
Matt the ARK lipless, just like the Excalibur!! I yoyo it and it's great! 2nd is the 6th sense quake SUSPENDING lipless
@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын
I’ll check it out
@stephenallen1237 Жыл бұрын
Love all the videos man I always learn so much
@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it!
@user-cz7ql5jb8j3 ай бұрын
All good baits. The root beer craw is a great color, especially when they're eating crawfish with a green tinge or perch.
@MattStefanFishing3 ай бұрын
Yep!
@bradleyrussell1973 Жыл бұрын
Had some nice fish Tuesday ripping lipless baits off the bottom. Our bass seem to be in that magic 10’ depth on the first ledges, and there’s few baits that can get reactions like ripping Warpigs!
@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын
Sounds great!
@riverrat988 Жыл бұрын
Always informative
@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын
Glad you think so!
@craigstevens9734 Жыл бұрын
Appreciate the video .Excellent vidéo got a reaction saturday bearkly 10.5 dredger stunna color between4 and5 .Hot down here Thanks again.
@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын
Good stuff
@NeilGraham.I.M.F Жыл бұрын
It is that time of year. As always thanks for the info matt
@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын
You bet!
@stoneysdead689 Жыл бұрын
I'm a self-proclaimed lipless connoisseur- an there's something about that War Pig that closes the deal man. I don't know what it is- I asked a few of them but- they weren't talkin'. But whatever it is- I really like it- in that color you showed specifically- and I'm fishing bluegill fisheries- go figure. For whatever reason- they like the shad color, they just bite it. And usually- I'm a big believer in the one knocker lipless cranks, took me a minute to even try the War Pig because -no offense to Berkley, but there's nothing obvious about it that makes it seem different. It looks and sounds pretty standard- but works especially well. I'm going to try that chatter bait setup you showed us though- I haven't thrown the elite yet. Just bought a new reel today to- which always motivates me to get on the water I love new gear. 13 Fishing Concept A- tough reel, I left it on top of my truck and drove off and had to go back and find it on the side of the road- it's fine- not a mark on it. It was in the box with padding, but I fully expected it to be busted- I'm relieved. It's not a cheap reel.
@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын
War pig is great
@robstone1489 Жыл бұрын
Those Duo Realis M62 5A’s are fantastic. That Red Tiger color you have can be very difficult to find. I got lucky and found 2 at Ollie’s (discount store) for about $5 each. Made my day!
@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын
thats a steal!!!
@secretbassrigs Жыл бұрын
If I saw a Matt Stefan Kit, I'd have no doubts about it's effectiveness. Tackle Dealers, are you listening?
@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын
haha
@davidhawkins6776 Жыл бұрын
Quickly becoming one of my favorie fishing channels.
@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it!
@heinrichkellogg7563 Жыл бұрын
🍺Really good video. Well done again.🤠
@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍
@seizedcarcass8440 Жыл бұрын
I think a jig can be a decent reaction bite. I prefer a squarebill and or a wobble head generally. You wouldn’t believe how much a wobblehead can do!
@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын
Awesome
@mulder5118 Жыл бұрын
your tips are awesome bub. chatterbait is always my goto confidence bait but I'm trying to get into other reaction baits so this was awesome man. thank you so much.
@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын
You can do it!
@sarsjoey Жыл бұрын
awesome video - super informative. lots of questions answered here. you're the man, Matt!
@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@jonesjs8898 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Matt, i think someone mentioned that you should start a subscription box, I'm in! I'm going to ask, but just ignore if you thing this is stupid 😊. But I sometimes struggle with trying to understand which baits are large mouth vs. small mouth and which are good for rivers vs. lakes. Is the answer that it doesn't matter...or does it just take more years of experience to figure it out?
@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын
some baits are interchangeable but others are not. I like the subscription box idea...but have no idea how to go about setting that up.
@terrytresemer2864 Жыл бұрын
If I were your third grade teacher you would have gotten a gold star on your picks. That said I'm going to say that I think I'm growing scales. Five out of seven days this summer have been wet here in my neck of the woods. Wind, lightning and lots of rain. Uhh! But what I want to know is are you getting any hours on the dinghy? I would, I've some water around here that will never see the Ranger.
@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын
Not yet unfortunately
@johnnyweaver1300 Жыл бұрын
That chatterbait is an awesome looking bait I'm going to have get 1 of those, you gave up the juice on these baits, thank you! 🎣👍
@secretbassrigs Жыл бұрын
Agreed! 💯
@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын
Glad you like them!
@brandonsmith606 Жыл бұрын
Great tips as usual I really like the Spro Rock crawler specifically in the 55 size for the depths mentioned. But I'm definitely going to check out that Duo Realis I love their baits
@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын
Right on
@comfortablynumb9342 Жыл бұрын
I like Spro bucktail jigs for flounder and other saltwater fish. They make good stuff. I haven't played with their freshwater stuff but I imagine it's quality equipment.
@brandonsmith606 Жыл бұрын
@@comfortablynumb9342 yes they do
@brandonsmith606 Жыл бұрын
@@MattStefanFishing I've heard a ton about that money badger as well I need to get a couple. I picked up a couple J walkers on your recommendation and they are sweet
@HBeretta Жыл бұрын
the gill pattern pairing is spot on on the chatterbait!
@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын
awesome!
@mattmiller7447 Жыл бұрын
Hey Matt!! Great video!! Love the looks of that chatterbait combo!! Update.. got home from work travel today and had my TW order of hover rigs waiting. Walked down to the dock and had a fish in the first 5 casts!! I rigged with a kvd dream shot because I didn’t want to open the flat worms. Amazing action and I love the versatility because you can fish it fast like a fluke with a deadly action or slow like a shaky head. Have a feeling it will hold a spot in my lineup for years to come! Thank you!!
@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын
Love this!!!
@Nick-te4kl Жыл бұрын
So I feel like the chatter bait don’t hunt unless you burn it kinda fast is that the case for you. Most of the time I use a consistent speed and I impart the action with my rod.
@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын
chatterbaits need to have the action added for the most part, but using a straight tail trailer helps it get erratic action
@Nick-te4kl Жыл бұрын
Yes sir. Thanks
@joepworther2284 Жыл бұрын
Matt, you deserve at least 100.000 subscibers ! thanks for all these tips !
@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын
Maybe one day!
@zachg5356 Жыл бұрын
Matt I'm not sure how much, if at all, you've used the 13 fishing Magic Man series, but they quickly became my favorite lipless, and the lipless is one of my favorites as well.
@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын
i havent but will check them out
@douglasspickler4925 Жыл бұрын
Very good. Thanks for the great information and for sharing.
@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@jeffabbey1057 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Matt!! Your videos are done in the way fishing videos should be done. Great content, great tips, great info, all backed up by your great experience. And you do not get into politics. Thanks again!!
@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын
Glad you like them!
@benjamintraxler9931 Жыл бұрын
How do you feel about spinner baits for reaction strikes?
@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын
Very good as well
@ericnitz2074 Жыл бұрын
Hey Matt, great video. which size stinger are you using on that chatterbait? The 3 1/2 or 4 1/4
@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын
Both!
@johnrayner5599 Жыл бұрын
Great choices for the reaction baits, I sure do love throwing that Swimjig though cover!!!
@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын
thanks!
@mikeandvickiejohnson3691 Жыл бұрын
These chatterbaits are half the cost of jackhammers. Nice!
@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын
Yep
@fryeguy9939 Жыл бұрын
Hey Matt. I really don't hear anybody talk about kneeling and reeling .. I use do good with the deep diving rattling fat rap .. Getting down on one knee and even sticking my rod under the water and bouncing it off the rocks for small mouth .. Does anyone do that anymore ??
@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын
There’s all kinds of better equipment now to diminish need to kneel
@colt5618 Жыл бұрын
Can I ask you, what do you think is more important, the colour of the bait or the action, movement of the bait? Greetings from the UK.
@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын
Movement
@colt5618 Жыл бұрын
That is my opinion also, thanks for a honest and straight talking channel.
@stephenkendall6964 Жыл бұрын
What size is the trailer? Probably a 4 1/4 size since the hook size is a 5
@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын
Yep
@k1llerdir Жыл бұрын
Some of my favorite reaction baits are Chatterbait elite series, 5xd and 6xd sexy green shad, SPRO Essential Series Aruku Shad Lipless Crankbait chrome purple, Strike King Tour Grade Double Willow Spinnerbaits morning dawn olive shad, Reaction Innovations Vixen lime ice Silver Flitter Shad. Those are some of my favorite baits.
@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing!
@Glock-1 Жыл бұрын
I love the Elite chatterbaits they have wire tied skirts and pretty good hooks also
@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын
yep!
@badcrispy3933 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Matt! That OG Slim 6 root beer chartreuse has been a killer for large mouth. Leprechaun and Fruitbowl #5 ripping raps killing smallies too.
@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын
Nice!
@xbusta Жыл бұрын
Swimjigs are my absolute favorite! It pays off all season.
@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын
awesome!
@comfortablynumb9342 Жыл бұрын
Do you think fish really hold on to Berkley Power Baits longer than other plastics? I definitely get a lot of bites on Gulp but it gets trashed by tail biters and bluefish. I have some really good looking Power Bait jerk shad minnow type things but haven't played with them yet. I did catch freshwater trout with their trout bait in jars. Their stuff seems effective so I just wonder what you think about the claims on the packages.
@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын
Supposedly scientifically proven
@comfortablynumb9342 Жыл бұрын
@@MattStefanFishing science is one thing, experience is another
@everythingoutdoors-vl9bl Жыл бұрын
I noticed that those elite with that wider flat head comes thru rock n wood better they don’t roll and snag
@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын
They work great
@irench Жыл бұрын
With regard to bucket mouth moving into bluegill sunfish occupied area. Hot hot mid day AZ, local urban lake( I call it a toilet bowl because it's so horribly managed and basically a pool that's allowed to go yuk with water pumps in the center to turbulate and raise the 02) claims of "monster bass" and actually a 12# record from one other lake. I've taken a 5 from another urban lake. So I'm walking the shore, don't own a less than 12' boat. Drop shot and swim jig I have caught two already and I'm watching the less than 3" blue gill sunfise occupy the pond scum and small cover close to the shore. They dart around n chase like as in an aquarium. I can see areas swept out like beds but no occupant. Working around the pipe going to the turbulator fountain I notice a nicer bass and stop to watch. It is just hanging out with the sunfish. If they're forage why aren't they hiding or running. Then I notice a even larger bass cruise in the area so there is now two. I'm thinking they are going to work to get some forage loose to eat. But it too just hangs out. Now I know my robo dropshot works so I cast it down the pipe about 12' away and just barely give it a movement and I see the line move away and it isn't me. it's one of the two I was watching that ran right out to smash it. So, the bass was willing to strike fairly actively but didn't act when there is bite size morsels right there. The only thing I can surmise is that they've not switched to the next food source level like Doug Hanna always said it takes for a bucket mouth to get into that large size. I think I'm going to purchase some larger worms and test that monster bass theory. The 3" robo was successful. I tried the 3" craw but no action. Switched to a larger craw with bigger profile and got two more. I'm also on the hunt for a cheap truck bed boat. Gonna see if I can't disprove the urban myth of have to be there at the butt crack to catch the active monster. I used to watch the bass corral shad too I'm wondering if the shad are a more rich resource like craw is over the bluegill or maybe the energy output to capture the bluegill sunfish isn't as worth it to the linebacker of the water.
@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing!
@mistertwister1816 Жыл бұрын
Matt, you pitched your admiration for a few of these baits in prior videos, some as they were just coming out. Glad they passed the test. You had also hyped up sapphire blue plastics as a possible 2023 standout. How was your experience with that color and would other anglers agree? Did it pan out?
@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын
i love saphire blue, but i dont think it took off like i was expecting, which is just fine with me haha!
@stevesmith7164 Жыл бұрын
Good video 😊
@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын
thanks!
@mikeeller557 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Matt, Great line up. I'm just a little different.
@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын
stick with what you are confident in
@randallrandolph497711 ай бұрын
What is your promo code?
@MattStefanFishing11 ай бұрын
Here is the link you need to use please and thank you! www.tacklewarehouse.com/?from=MSFG
@williamknight5142 Жыл бұрын
👍👍👍👍👍
@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын
thanks for watching
@davehuggins5777 Жыл бұрын
If you want a severe darting action with your chatterbait, try the big blade with a Hog Farmer (or Missile Baits) spunk shad. That thing is super eratic!
@secretbassrigs Жыл бұрын
Better smaller tackle makers usually sell flat line-tie chatter baits that are connected to the blade with a split ring. They hunt really well. Even better is making your own the same way. It depends how much you fish and how often you lose the factory ones. If you have a lot of snags in your lake, like i do in Southern California (mostly overkill strength line from unconcerned bank fisherman that use hand lines), and are afraid to use them in certain areas, i recommend making your own. You're missing out.
@MattStefanFishing Жыл бұрын
thanks for sharing
@LowBrowFishing Жыл бұрын
Those are all absolutely great baits! For me, a jerkbait has been absolute money. The other day I had several rods rigged with various cranks and jigs and all I used was my jerkbait setup - A Yozuri 3DB 110SP that you can get at Walmart for like 8 bucks. I had 4 quality fish in the boat in less than 15 minutes.
@secretbassrigs Жыл бұрын
private lakes don't really count bro
@secretbassrigs Жыл бұрын
Next time, tell us what makes that yo zuri jerk so good, not just that you bought it at Walmart 😂