Megabass MagDraft HACKS

Every swimbait fisherman knows about the Megabass Magdraft swimbait. One of the best on the market. I've spent some time and learned a few tricks to make the bait even better! Let me know if you have any as well!

[@Midtnfishing937]

I fish the 10" MagDraft and 8" huddleston. You don't need a trailer hook. Big fish will swallow the entire bait. I do like how you rigged the top hook..I may take off the bottom hook and just run one on top so that I can swim it on bottom.

[@NEWME4UNMEBOTH99]

Subscribed about 6 months ago. Started fishing the Magdraft about a year ago. Mostly on Lakes Fork, T-Bend & Sam Rayburn in east Texas. Quietly caught some giants, had some heart stopping followers, etc. Watched every Magdraft video I could find. A few good ones (& the opposite-but that's just KZbin...) . Most of them have been a combination of 80% BS & footage of "the guy" bragging & dragging in monsters over the gunwales , 10% basic & obvious tips and the rest was just promo for Megabass. BUT not this video! This is the best actual "how-to" Magdraft video on KZbin. Thanks for making it real & hope to see you do even more in depth videos about fishing the Magdraft. An excellent example on how KZbin videos should be filmed and a good "presentation model" for someone thinking of starting a channel of their own. Thanks.

[@MattBeckerFishing]

Well I appreciate those kind words!

[@AGnevadafishing]

That’s gonna kill every fish u catch. It’s gonna get them right in the gills use like 1 hook it’s a 6 inc bait

[@Carolinaboi313]

I throw all sizes of the mag. No need for trailer hook. I hook mine on 65 lb test braid to a 15lb floro

[@MattBeckerFishing]

Dang!

[@AdamMiharaFishing]

Great video. How do you put the nail in on that angle?

[@ethan7575]

If you are fishing a swimbait in the correct way in the right spot and time they will have no problem inhaling a 6inch or even a 12 inch bait

[@mrkurleygunna]

Thanks!

[@MattBeckerFishing]

Appreciate you watching!

[@ira.waldman]

Holy shit that’s a lot of hooks on a 6” bait

[@billtharp9140]

Very good hacks!👊🎣

[@MattBeckerFishing]

Thank ya!

[@letun3481]

Good one!

[@MattBeckerFishing]

👍

[@topwatertrl]

Hey, great tips. Wondered if you've ever had a new Magdraft not run true right out of the box? My new 8" wants to lay over to the right even at a very slow roll. Any help in tuning this $24 paperweight so it can be useful? Any help from you or subscribers would be much appreciated!! Thanks.

[@MattBeckerFishing]

Unfortunately, no sometimes they just won’t run right. I’d try contacting MB direct!

[@kylegadd6277]

Way too overkill for a 6” bait. I mod the 8” for a weedless 10/0 beast hook and have no issues with hookups.

[@anthonybelli3368]

would the favorite pro series 7 '6 " inch heavy be a good 6" mag draft rod?

[@MattBeckerFishing]

Yes it would!

[@muskbeard3924]

6” bait totally unnecessary for all them stingers. I guesss if you’re trying to bring them 1 to 2lbers that are slapping it but even still… I don’t even use a stinger with the 8” but free country do what you want, I guess…

[@MattBeckerFishing]

I want to get every bite in the boat!

[@muskbeard3924]

Matt Becker Fishing never lost a fish on a mag draft! FYI heavy action is to much for a 6” thats probably why you’re missing fish!!

[@brettjamesmiller]

@@muskbeard3924 did I see you fishing the elite series?

[@The_Garmin_Guru]

What are your reasons behind throwing fluoro. Just curious.

[@MattBeckerFishing]

Small amount of stretch/shock absorb, line sinks to help keep it down

[@The_Garmin_Guru]

@@MattBeckerFishing I gotcha. I throw mine on braid but I’m always learning others peoples methods and reasons. And definitely respect your reasoning. Thank you for answering.

[@blue15047]

Good info. Thanks

[@MattBeckerFishing]

Thanks for watching!

[@timg185]

Do you use the magdraft in the summer . Or mainly in the spring .

[@MattBeckerFishing]

Mainly in the spring for me!

[@The_Garmin_Guru]

So much hate for a guy just sharing his technique and rigging method. Almost guarantee none of the people who comment have made their own video to help

[@MattBeckerFishing]

You’ve just got block them out! Appreciate you watching 👍

[@basstobasscookingbrentbabi5411]

Thank you for this info! Just subscribed!

[@MattBeckerFishing]

Appreciate you watching! Thanks for subscribing

[@alexfounds2254]

They will eat the 8inch where you are. I’m in PA and it will catch fish

[@gregoryjones9071]

Crazy insight!!!.. thanks!!

[@newbamaguy8523]

2:20 leaf Ninja strikes again!!!!!

[@MattBeckerFishing]

Haha it got me!

[@jeremyconkwright3636]

That's ridiculous in no way shape or form does a 6 inch magdraft need any of that I catch 8 inch smallies on it with one eith fish it stock or get the freestyle and rig it on a beast hook and be done with it

[@JimGLopez67]

That’s Cool,I’ll give it a try , Thanks

[@gregwilliams4201]

Boy I bet that will catch lots of logs and bushes....damnit man

[@MattBeckerFishing]

Lots of hooks!

[@timg185]

These comments crack me up. Everyone is an expert !

[@gregp0312]

Dude only 4 hooks I will go with 10 more

[@MattBeckerFishing]

I’d do 12 if I could!

[@wscogin7974]

Wow very cool informative video, thank you!

[@MattBeckerFishing]

Appreciate you watching!

[@andrewmazaik8407]

This is a great vid thanks for the idea with the stinger set up

[@rickburke5185]

Swimbait guys are the snob golfers of fishing.

[@MattBeckerFishing]

I’m not even a swimbait guy lol

[@traversecityjonboatermi8487]

Good video and good mods on this bait. Thank you for the info . New sub and like 59 from me.

[@MattBeckerFishing]

👊👊

[@wvswimbaitin1765]

Bro if a fish eats that bait whole it’s gonna die no doubt. It’s a six in bait there is no special rigging need one treble it good enough

[@MattBeckerFishing]

Not always!

[@jhenningfish9831]

Great video. Thanks for the info. Rod/reel combos and speed are always hard to find for these. Will be trying some this week at Champlain. For all the haters. Explain a super spook, shad rap, or any other 6” bait with 3 trebles with your so called logic. I do believe the man said when your in tournament situations and getting short strikes. There are also at least 2 other pros, one being Chris Zaldain offering these same tips. Nobody said you had to do any/all of these ideas. If you want to be a swim bait purest thats on you and enjoy. Don’t hate on a guy for trying to help others.

[@briand4936]

Wow... I fish a lake with 1lb bass in it and I don't even need all that added metal I honestly thought this was supposed to be a sarcastic video if you need to get every fish to the boat then use a smaller bait I think you're missing the purpose of larger swimbaits.

[@MattBeckerFishing]

To each their own!

[@myles2397]

Ooof..

[@chucknasty8090]

Lol that’s ridiculous, man. No thought for the fish, whatsoever

[@mikelasjo6507]

Bad advice. That setup shows no respect or consideration for the fish. You are going to kill fish with that setup.

[@juststatinfactssv4989]

Really, these are YOUR tricks! C’mon man

[@bassmandan4635]

Hey man, maybe you should just leave the swimbait game to those who actually know how to do it. Terrible info.

[@ethan7575]

I hope he hasn't caught anything with that bait because those fish are dead

[@breastmeatonly]

You don't have enough hooks.

[@MattBeckerFishing]

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