NEW Bait Alert! The Ozark Rig!!!

The Ozark Rig is replacing Texas rigged plastics for me and I’m not looking back! It is so good!
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I was born and raised in Chicago, but after working 12 years in the financial Industry regulating the futures and options markets at the CME/CBOT I decided to pursue my passion fishing professional tournaments and left my full time corporate job. At that point, I moved to Junction City, WI with my wife Sara and two boys Hank and Duke. I've been fishing professionally since 2011 and full-time since 2015. I've qualified for seven MLF Championships and won over a half million in tournament winnings at the professional level.

[@neiljohnsen276]

What!? Did this man come up with two different ways to fish for bass in two years!?... Outstanding sir! Well done, and keep 'em coming!

[@MattStefanFishing]

Haha! Thanks!

[@thomasrobey9851]

It’s something in the bridgeford beef jerky. That’s what happens if you eat American grown food!

[@neilbobo5249]

Holy crap I can’t believe you brought back some OG fishing with no technology. I will watch that all day. Let’s bring it back to why we love fishing. Great job Matt let’s make it a regular thing.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks for watching

[@willtraveltofish]

In the last few years I have taken noticed of how poorly many amateurs and pro’s handle fish and have since unsubscribed from them but you my man, I’d like to commend you for your treatment of each and every fish! 👊🏼🎣

[@rodneygreen9968]

Thanks Matt for sharing the new Ozark Rig with us. Seeing you catch fish is a bonus for believing in how well it works.

[@MattStefanFishing]

You got that right!

[@karolbeachy5277]

Found out the H2O tackle in Edwardsburg MI carries all your jigs,new favorite shop!!

[@MattStefanFishing]

Right on!

[@MrFishBlood]

Cant wait for mine to arrive! I'd be willing to pay more for tungsten versions of these... Imagine less mass under the bait, and louder knocks on hard structure...

[@MattStefanFishing]

tungsten will probably be coming as well!

[@frankhunt5018]

Me too, I'm hoping the Tungsten version comes out by early August 2024, before I head to Canada.

[@dabearsfan3533]

This dude is one of the most innovative anglermen out there, his ideas make me go.."oh yeah why didn't I think of that" beautiful paradiox, simple but also complex..

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks for the support!

[@dabearsfan3533]

@MattStefanFishing well thanks for all the videos. I don't think people actualy realize how lucky we are, I mean , to get fishing tips and lessons from a real pro at the touch of a button is truly awesome! for your time and sharing your knowledge I'd like to day THANK YOU!

[@Michdave700]

I remember your first videos, kind of quiet and understated. Now the Stefan Storm is brewing up big!

[@MattStefanFishing]

Haha! Thanks!

[@chrishampton8842]

Looks like several winners there, new hot spot lake and a great rig to catch some serious northern quality, outstanding video!

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks 👍

[@TheTinHorseMonty]

Great video MAtt. Good to see you on the water. Dig the boat. I will do an Ozark Rig video soon.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Awesome!

[@oldschoolfishing4194]

Those are good fish anywhere in the country, especially in Wisconsin. The Wisconsin guys are going crazy now. The Ozark Rig is a great little invention. Looking forward to what Core Tackle comes up with next.

[@michaelmcclenon6663]

You dont know anyone that lives in Wisconsin stop acting silly

[@MattStefanFishing]

I found a good lake!

[@BruceGibson-ku1pz]

I love finding these quite little lakes. It's almost like you own the place! I bought some of the 1/8 & 3/16 rigs and I'm thinking they should work well on Bull Shoals & Norfork lakes. Great idea!!

[@MattStefanFishing]

Yep!

[@ricksalling6198]

This is now my go to bait. Today I tried Chatterbaits, Crankbaits, Swim Worm, Lipless Crankbait. Broke out the Ozark Rig and started catching. One 7+ and one 5+. Plus another 10 from small to 3 pounds. You guys did good. Thank You brothers!!!

[@MattStefanFishing]

Awesome! It will be my primary bait this week on Santee cooper!

[@WiscoHoosier291]

Greetings from Pewaukee Matt. Have been loving the hover rig. Excited to try this one out as well. You’ve taught me so much about fishing in the northern clear water lakes.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Rock on!

[@tonyrobinson1623]

I've been home making a version of this to use with Z-man plastics for years. It works great. I hate to see the secret getting out.

[@MattStefanFishing]

They work great!

[@toad465]

Yep, not sure why he called it Ozark unless he learned there. Because we've been doing this by nail staking for years. It does simplify it for the guys that don't like to fiddle. When U read the title I thought he was going to show off the no weight swivel rig.

[@Nate_Higgins]

The wife calling is almost always good luck. I'm excited about the Ozark rig. I lt just makes alot of sense. As an NW Arkansas native, i love the name too.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Right on

[@maxcole3930]

Man your bundled up, it was T-shirt weather today here in southern SC. Only lived down here 2 years now from living in Ohio my whole life. Winter fishing in the kayak is very comfortable down here. Definitely be trying out your new rigg

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks for watching

[@BenHolliday1]

I ordered some for a tourney that’s on the Sunday after thanksgiving. Hoping it makes it in time. I plan to use it on a Hellgrammite bait. It’s a cold clear river that has smallies.

[@MattStefanFishing]

You should get it!

[@rvfishingyet]

Really like the look of that bait, and lake! Looks like a great Yak lake, and another solid bait from Core Tackle!

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks!

[@marcanzlovar72]

Matt, I love this. I been fishing a bellos gill all summer long on a ewg super line hook. The glide is where it’s at. Just like a fluke, you get bit on the glide. Owner has a swim bait hook with a screw lock and weight that helps that but blows out the face. Can’t wait to try your new hook. Outstanding Job! Loved the new lake

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks!

[@michaelloucks4448]

Hey Matt so that means this bait has a cam action when you set the hook that's awesome good job bro I'll have to pick some up that gliding fall is what triggers those big ones. Thanks for the video and God bless.

[@MattStefanFishing]

It hooks them so well

[@tobybobo6539]

That’s sweet y’all just keep the innovation coming 🎉

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks!

[@MrHabitat009]

Seriously talk about back to back game changers

[@zacharyhubbard9200]

The lakes I fish don't have a lot of grass. Mainly rock and lay downs. This looks like it will work just great. I love the hoover rig.

[@MattStefanFishing]

It will!

[@zacharyhubbard9200]

I ordered mine last night. Gonna try the TUSH also.

[@kevinhoman2600]

Can't wait for mine to get here, I watched your video with Jonny, and order them! Thanks Matt

[@MattStefanFishing]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@MrJohnB-qs6dp]

That is awesome!!! Will be placing an order soon to try out the Ozark Rig!!! Fishing Coach Jimmy really likes them as well!!! Stay Safe & God Bless!!

[@MattStefanFishing]

They are so Good

[@bassfishingchadhill]

Awesome new presentation! I will be getting some. Thanks Matt!

[@MattStefanFishing]

Right on!

[@bamadondon0495]

I think I saw a really short 2-minute video that you and Johnny had made about this bait and I immediately jumped on it and ordered a handful of them and can't wait to get them in because I can see how much more efficient you can be with so much incorporated into one bait .. I'm really glad you made this video because I was going to wait until mine got here before I did a really big deep dive on this bait. But just that 2 minute video grabbed my imagination completely and I had to jump on a few as soon as I saw them!! CORE TACKLE is going to do big things there already doing things that no one else has thought about...

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks for the support

[@antoniomonfort5592]

Where can I get the hook

[@fliperotchy]

I've had dreams about fishing that weren't as this good! What an awesome day man! New lake, flipping for big largemouth, all by your lonesome. The dream!

[@MattStefanFishing]

For sure!!

[@stoneysdead689]

Impressive- can't wait to try it. I'm a kayak angler and these kinds of rigs where the weight is combined with the hook makes rigging and tackle storage much simpler when on the water- which is the name of the game when you're on a kayak. The fewer pieces of terminal needed- and the simpler it is to rig up- the better. Can't wait to add these to the arsenal. You guys make a wacky/Neko solution, and an underspin, and I can just about fish Core Tackle exclusively.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Wacky rig coming!!!!

[@stoneysdead689]

@@MattStefanFishing Can't wait- I saw someone talking about swim jigs too- I'm excited to try all of your stuff.

[@JimGLopez67]

Nice job, Wisconsin has so many hidden jems. Cool hook design.

[@MattStefanFishing]

yep!

[@13thworker45]

The on the water demonstration is great. Your bait is spectacular. I’m sure you will be back with your little fishing buddy. As always I say thank you for the information.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks!

[@joepworther2284]

Matt, you're my inspiration ! my wife rides her horse today and I go fishing !!!

[@MattStefanFishing]

Love it

[@truthsleuth271]

Ordered some yesterday. I have my own ideas on how to use them in certain situations. Looking forward to trying them out.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Hope you enjoy!

[@Thematrix2785]

I’ll give it a try but i have a feeling I’m going to prefer a weighted shank EWG screw lock owner hook. This is going to split the nose of every bait because the line cuts through the plastic on the hook set.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Give them a try

[@richardmajewski3815]

Great alternative to the Texas Rig and looks to be easier to fish in structure and grass. I like the tip about using it with a swimming worm.

[@MattStefanFishing]

it works great!

[@zachg5356]

I was going to ask with a swimming worm. That's a staple for me. Nice

[@winchestermodel7044]

Just ordered 4 packs of the 3/16 oz and subscribed. Can’t wait to try em out. Thanks Matt!

[@MattStefanFishing]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@stldavid]

Thanks for the video and presenting a new rig! Awesome day of fishing, no doubt. Put my order in asap. Love everything from Core Tackle.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Awesome

[@chrisboyd1408]

Very well done. Great innovation coming from you and Core Tackle.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thank you very much!

[@markblackstad8705]

Definitely will be trying this rig out next season. It will fit the way I like to fish perfectly!

[@MattStefanFishing]

Good luck!

[@willperryman4559]

I just placed another order and can’t wait to use the Ozark rig.I found some Yamamoto hooks that have the weight( rubber coated) along the shank, but this is designed much better 😊 there’s plenty of smaller lakes in the Raleigh NC area to put the Core Tackle to work 😜🍀🎣🍀

[@MattStefanFishing]

Good luck!

[@comfortablynumb9342]

I'm pretty sure Hover Rigs will work anywhere. I catch saltwater trout and redfish and flounder with them.

[@kirkreusch5704]

Love the “rig”! Always like flipping tubes with internal weights. Love the glide and spiraling action it creates.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Awesome!

[@jamesh7469]

Check out the Owner tube ewg hook. Or make your own with any spring lock hook and a bullet weight

[@stevelegg955]

Great to see some product demonstration out on the water, I have a feeling that this is going to be a hit. Will enjoy trying it out here in East Texas, around some timber and grass.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Awesome!

[@understandablemyfreind8135]

I've been doing a similar thing with those black and blue creature hawgs except I just use a weighted hook with a keeper

[@MattStefanFishing]

sounds good

[@tomreuter2872]

So much fun seeing you slay some bigguns in the cold on a bait like that. The berkley creature/bunker hawg is my go-to Wisconsin flipping bait as well. It even caught me a surpise of a 35" pike last weekend.

[@MattStefanFishing]

That’s a good one

[@craigstevens9734]

I'm liking that lake a lot too. Gonna go fishing with ozark flipping hook from core tackle Appreciate good stuff.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Good luck!

[@romaloboda2280]

Thanks for the video with only the boat and your skills and experience.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks for watching!

[@CardCollectorCody]

Wow. I gotta order some of these. Your really creating some awesome new baits that I know will catch em up here in P.A. right now as well as probably anywhere in the country. I think the possibilities are endless with this hover rig style technology. Can't wait to try it.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Glad you like them!

[@anthonybenoit222]

Amazing rig been catching fish like crazy in 40 degree weather in Illinois on this

[@MattStefanFishing]

Very cool

[@peaceandlove0317]

I’ve been looking for the weighed hook like the ozark. Perfect

[@MattStefanFishing]

Awesome!

[@Triple87]

Always fun to pull up to a lake you’ve never fished with no pressure to perform.

[@MattStefanFishing]

agreed!

[@douglasspickler4925]

Very Very cool. Bait and lake. Thanks for sharing. Order coming soon.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@budmannww]

Who’s #1, this guy and the ozark rig! 😂 can’t wait to get one!

[@MattStefanFishing]

Haha!

[@AyCee21]

Just got mine in the mail and performed well in the test tank. Can’t wait to take it out to the home lake and start pitching with it. Question - threading the lure on was pretty straight forward, but how do we take it off without damaging the lure?

[@MattStefanFishing]

you can stretch it back down the hook but easiest way is to cut the line and pull the bait up over the tag end of the line.

[@AyCee21]

Ah ok. Hopefully the number of catches justifies the retyping. Thanks Matt!

[@xrpcoon4617]

Did he mention what brand hooks? Or where I can buy them. I live on Toledo Bend and this is the ticket! Thank you sir for all the tips and sharing your knowledge.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Core tackle Ozark coretackle.com/products/new-ozark-rig

[@us_patriot_31b]

It’s like a flipping hook but BETTER just ordered three packs of each wgt. I fish very small highly pressured lakes but produce trophy’s! These core tackle baits target the niche for these specific areas! Great stuff from you and the gang Matt keep it up!

[@us_patriot_31b]

Hooks sorry lol

[@MattStefanFishing]

Best of luck! Thanks for the support!

[@WhereWeWild]

Sweet 😎🤙🏽 Haha reminds me of the Flying Lure! 😃😂

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks for watching

[@WhereWeWild]

@@MattStefanFishing Of course man I watch all your content it’s great! 👊🏽😊

[@jeffpennekamp]

Good video! Nice bunch of fish, I would be happy with them in a tournament!

[@MattStefanFishing]

Me too

[@williamschneider6811]

Can’t wait to get some of these lures to try this technique on my lakes in south Mississippi.

[@MattStefanFishing]

should work great!

[@erichildreth7562]

These look great and I bet a 12" magnum worm would be a decent setup to try on this too. I will have to get me some of these and nice catch!! Thanks Matt!!

[@MattStefanFishing]

Yes they do

[@jim571]

Matt, I passed you going over Leo Frigo Bridge yesterday morning. Where were you headed?

[@MattStefanFishing]

My parent in laws house

[@rdancranston]

I believe this was premise behind the flying lure....the gliding part of it anyways...

[@MattStefanFishing]

kinda. the flying lure was built to glide backwards. and needed a specifically made plastic for it.

[@christophershelton1735]

Solid day even when it’s cold. Love the vids.

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks!

[@christophershelton1735]

@@MattStefanFishing I struggle bad when it’s cold. Last year I went 2 and a 1/2 months without catching a bass and probably went out 8 times. I’m going to try this method because you’re a pro and you say it works. Tight lines.

[@richshackelford5793]

Man those look great. What smaller size did you say were coming out. I’m going to wait for the smaller size to drop before I make another order. You guys are dropping some awesome terminal tackle. Thanks for the video,Matt

[@MattStefanFishing]

there are two sizes a 3/16 (i used in the video) and an 1/8 oz. both out now on the www.coretackle.com website

[@thebear74]

matt stefan's innovation! If the condition is clear water and still have weed what would i use to get them out of the weed to bite something moving? something slow? water is cold river like

[@MattStefanFishing]

Depends on the condition

[@thebear74]

@@MattStefanFishing heavily pressured clear blue sky

[@heinrichkellogg7563]

🍺Enjoyed the video. Fun looking lake with some quality bass. Ordered mine a few days ago. I purchased over $60 worth to get free shipping🤠.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@johnrayner5599]

If I didnt know better I would have thought you were in Texas or something… good looking head and I need to try some of those!!!

[@MattStefanFishing]

I found a good lake!

[@robwright3064]

Looks like it would be a low pressure lake! Keep that one a secret! Looking forward to giving the Ozark a try.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Yep

[@cerebraltackle]

Well, Matt - looks like you found a new play pretty! That lake is going to get familiar with you. 🤣

[@MattStefanFishing]

Oh yes!

[@sheepdad556]

I am absolutely adding this to my arsenal ASAP. Same with the creature hog. Thanks Matt for another great vid

[@MattStefanFishing]

You bet!

[@edwardwicht5271]

Surprising how little force it takes to effectively drive that hook into the top of the mouth, even in a cold water bass. Mine should be here tomorrow.

[@MattStefanFishing]

awesome!

[@SirVivalDotKom]

Looks so good underwater. One question, to change colors is to cut and tie again right? Trying to fully understand the setup.

[@SirVivalDotKom]

Ooohhhh I see. Guess I should watch the entire video lol. Definitely trying this.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Nope you just thread a new bait on

[@williamgould2470]

Are you feeling that tap you get with a Texas rig? Would you fish it in 10 feet of water along the edge of milfoil The same way you would fish a jig or a Texas rigged worm. Looks good in shallow water.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Yep

[@friskthewaffle7672]

😮looks like it would be great on many soft plastics! Especially a fluke or big worm!

[@MattStefanFishing]

Definitely!

[@Catonkey1]

would love to see this over in the UK for our perch, zander and pike.

[@MattStefanFishing]

We are talking to a rep over there

[@Catonkey1]

@@MattStefanFishing thats great to hear

[@Carolinafishingtales]

Awesome video, and definitely will be ordering some Ozark rigs to try soon.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Right on!

[@fishing4big1s]

Dang Matt thats awesome! I think you nailed it on that rig! I'm definitely going to try it out. Thanks for another great video. You da man bro!

[@MattStefanFishing]

You bet!

[@wolverinex4243]

The design is good. I fish something like that for my floater trout.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Awesome!

[@zachg5356]

Safe to say you found a nice little hidden gem. What did you have a 15 lb bag? That ozark rig looks like something id like to try here in Florida as well!

[@MattStefanFishing]

probably more like 16-17 lbs!

[@bigmikefishingchonicles9950]

I just ordered mine i hope you guys come out with a 3/0 hook I can't wait to see the jig

[@MattStefanFishing]

we probably will!

[@kibscott6096]

I really like your boat, and hey no electronics, thats fine👍

[@MattStefanFishing]

Yep

[@stevesmith7164]

Nice bait, nice batch of bass, good video Matt 🤛

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks!

[@adrianthayer4591]

I think we should start giving the bass we release a big nightcrawler in thanks. Would that work or would they just spit it up?

[@MattStefanFishing]

give it a try!

[@FrankKumro]

I cannot wait to try these out, I'm going to place a large CoreTackle order once the swim jigs come out. Save you some money on tax filings ;)

[@MattStefanFishing]

Awesome

[@manonamissionstudios9440]

This rig should fit in great with my fishing style. Order incoming!

[@MattStefanFishing]

Right on!

[@nelsonchiro]

Can't wait to get the ones I ordered! Also, just got those gloves! Thanks!!

[@MattStefanFishing]

Glad you like them!

[@johndeluca1614]

Nice looking rig! How does it skip compared to a traditional skipping jig & trailer?

[@MattStefanFishing]

Skips great!

[@clintperry799]

What line were you using ? Good video 👍

[@MattStefanFishing]

15 lob Berkley trilene 100% fluorocarbon

[@us_patriot_31b]

Such beautiful golden bass!

[@MattStefanFishing]

Agreed

[@allboatnotackle3698]

Hey Matt, love you channel and love your content! Quick question on the Ozark Rig, any reason why it would not work with a Senko? I confess that I skimmed this video, so I apologize if you covered that

[@MattStefanFishing]

Works great with a senko

[@joelbabin4365]

Great video! Love the little rig, sweet setup.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks! 👍

[@taymot2131]

Real fishing with this great boat! 😍

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks!

[@rodneychandler82]

Matt i see your weather looking pretty fresh there 😎. Was looking forward to seeing a Vid with the Ozark in action . I see you like that Maxscent creature hawg a lot . Whats your thoughts on throwing Reaction innovation Sweet beaver on the Ozark ?. Cheers

[@MattStefanFishing]

Works great on it!

[@rodneychandler82]

@MattStefanFishing great cheers buddy . Looking forward to finding your rig at TW when they ready to supply

[@justinkivett2085]

Great looking rig and will definitely check them out. Also which War Eagle boat is that? Nice little setup with the jet.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks! It’s the 648DV

[@DanielBoone337]

Never heard of this before but I like it for sure... Great video as always keepem coming brother!!!

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks! Will do!

[@Pudge4400]

I've already got a coupla packs on the way as of Monday. 😅

[@MattStefanFishing]

nice!

[@BenHolliday1]

Dang! I thought I had pushed the wrong button on my iPhone during that fast forward section.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Haha

[@andrewbland7109]

This is a fantastic idea! Just placed an order, can’t wait to get it out on the water soon! This should be deadly in the clear water

[@MattStefanFishing]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@siryarwammowray3445]

My style of fishing no electronics little boat and now I have to try the new Ozark rig what size line you using when will it be available also you could slide a skirt with bobber stop

[@MattStefanFishing]

15 lb 100% Berkley title fluorocarbon and it’s available now at www.CoreTackle.com

[@siryarwammowray3445]

Thanks

[@georgeshreadiii8537]

I like that lake too lol. A ton of action

[@MattStefanFishing]

me too!

[@rodcashman4793]

Looks if it works. Thanks for sharing 🎣

[@MattStefanFishing]

it does!