NO MORE SNAGS w/ these Fishing Rigs! (Fishing Moving Water + Rocky Bottoms)

Here are 3 simple fishing methods to help you avoid snags while fishing moving water. The tandem rig, the float rig, and doodlesocking are easy bait fishing rigs I use to target perch, carp, and even bigger fish! I don’t need to worry about getting snagged on rocky bottoms either. Using these simple and effective fishing methods, I’m able to catch fish after fish after fish! What methods do you like to use in this kind of water? Comment below!
This week, we are fishing the Potomac in Maryland. We are hoping to stock up on perch to eat for dinner as they are some of my favorite fish to eat. The rocks here made it an interesting trek just to get to our fishing spot, but it was so worth it. I was catching so many fish the birds even tried to steal my spot to get in on the action! Which of these 3 fishing methods do you want to try out first?
0:00 - Intro
1:22 - Method 1: Tandem Rig
7:21 - Method 2: Float Rig
12:14 - Method 3: Doodlesocking
16:50 - Conclusion
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[@FelixgreenYT]

Imagine the herons sitting there like "I gotta figure out how to use one of those stick things"

[@thefriendlyteenager726]

Yeah

[@techpjman]

Right wen I read this comment he caught 2 at once, meanwhile I cant catch one lmao

[@shawndabarber8759]

​@techpjman lmfao, I feel your pain trust me lol

[@tomecalm7]

Thank You! I will apply this knowledge to Sebastian Inlet, FL I've personally seen MONSTER (48"+) Redfish caught there with live finger mullet. I've also seen and experienced a TON of snags on the rocks while chasing those trophies. Once again thank you for sharing your knowledge. Most people horde fishing knowledge like an old family recipe. You are truly a Legend in the making!

[@user-kx6qs6dq6z]

Great content, you guys make a great team, keep it ! I love it, I look forward to trying your methods.. Fish on !!

[@abdnnorholmes918]

Not gonna lie i found this better than many pro fishing videos, I just started fishing again which I hadn't done since I was a kid an all the "pros" will say the same thing cast it out reall it in but you put some explanation behind things an i greatly appreciate that definitely subscribed :)

[@larrycowden2271]

I like your ethics on releasing the big breeders. The noodlesocking was very interesting .It reminded me of my childhood days on my uncles farms where we cut our own bamboo poles, tied on some line, hook, bobber, and small weight. Fished many a farm pond catching bullhead, catfish and such as well as some lagoons! My how technology changed my old favorite!

[@paula.2422]

Love your videos! Thanks for taking the time to make them. Awesome!👍

[@jamespatterson4563]

Funny watching the fishing birds watch you, as if they are thinking, "do you really have to throw them back right in front of me"?

[@tripledelight8104]

30 years ago, there were million of herring, American shad, perch...etc. So much fish, school of herring look like a dark clound in the water, I still remember like yesterday. Now is very little , almost nothing compare to 30 years ago.

[@andrewboos4338]

water quality is so much worse than it was. find a lake with zero boat access or houses. with a several mile hike to get to it required. you'd be amazed what you'll find

[@natureboy6410]

Love grass carp. Good eating, good catfish and stripper bait, and the waste makes awesome fish emulation fertilizer. On the Colorado River, I use the hi low rig, bait and hook set up Texas rig style, with a pretty heavy, long drag weight on the end.

[@nhiaxiong7830]

Its always nice to learn new things or just re learn old stuff

[@xavierlopez9642]

Thanks for your wisdom. The 3 ways work out good at the Port Aransas jetties with current from the Gulf of Mexico.

[@redouanepeche]

Gooooood viryi dooooood. Thank you, my fisherman friend. You are skilled in fishing techniques🐟🐟

[@NoReelLoss]

We like to fish in the Potomac a well! Thank you for your video. It is really helpful! Cheers, Steven.

[@jaredfran519]

Yes! Snag city Columbia River West coast.. fun fishery but super rocky, tree limbs and branches on the bottom as well fast flows. Will be trying these, thanks!!

[@PescadoresdoInterior]

Tem muitos peixes aí amigo. Boas dicas Saudações do 🇧🇷🎣

[@zach3699]

Tandem rig in some nice lake current is what I’m going to try first 🤘

[@ilo-bisadventures3899]

Thank you so much for the useful tips Bro!😍

[@Redwoods.]

The way you tossed that first fish all nonchalantly made me lol

[@noobfisherman1626]

You are fun to watch Skipper. Not adding any extra personality on camera, just you. Hope I make it big like you one day with that many subscriber!!!!

[@MRptwrench]

Yeah, I fish rocky fast water. That's when I have the most fun. Give me a stream that's chocolate milk, and I'll be fighting through the smallmouth to get to the brown trout. If I have to I use split shot at least 6" and up to 12" above the hook. Less likely to snag. Also, technique is important. I can't cast upstream like usual. Sideways and let it go downstream. If snags, I just tighten any slack and move further upstream to free the rig. Try and keep line as vertical as possible.

[@troynjpoolplayer6604]

You know your in a good spot when the birds are fishing your fishing hole. BTW I like the pledge and have added to it. Take what I brought in and fill 1 bag of others trash on the way out. Thanks for the content

[@phiology1983]

Tandem rig is one of my favorites rigs.

[@AdrianGarcia-dr4ey]

Your vids are awesome bro Great tips all the time You guys rock!!!

[@jameshaines604]

Great info 👍 fishing in rivers like that can be so fun. Those powerbait balls are another artificial that work great too especially for rainbow trout and other river dwellers

[@HeySkipper]

Oh that sounds like a great time broski

[@sasongko3203]

I like the clear river and lots of fish. In this world there are thousands of beautiful rivers, it's a shame that many rivers in my country are polluted. I wish I could take a vacation and fish in a place like that. Good job bro

[@Squashfin]

This is really helpful.. Thank you Guy's

[@yhcnoR]

I live on a fairly large river, and usually use a Texas rig with a small hook and powerbait trout worms. Jigging and reeling as I go downstream, I usually get strikes immediately after the jig on the reel and the next jig I perform sets the hook. Easiest and cheapest method for rocky bottom fishing. Or I opt for a float/fly setup. Anything with treble hooks you might as well just throw it in the river unless you know a nice path to swim it through. Ultimately I suggest the Texas rig and feel the bottom. You might lose a few hooks and worms, but you will know where all of the snag areas are then throw out your more expensive spinner or rapala and take the path of least resistance.

[@baguih007]

My method is big ass bobber and sinker. Looks comical but never let me down so far

[@danielkim3525]

Wow I was fishing in this location and got snagged here more than ever which is why I searched for a video like this. What a coincidence it happens to be a video in the exact area I got snagged so many times!

[@FrozenDictator]

We have the same version in the Philippines (doodlesocking) but we use bamboo poles we call it (bolo) the thinner versions of bamboo. It is around the same length with the ones he is using but the line is longer, almost the same length as the pole. We use discarded rubber slippers as floaters, we cut it rectangular (about the size of anchovy) and hook at the end of the line. We use for for catching cichlids (tilapias) or ladyfish. It's a pretty good setup!

[@kristinedo6810]

Thank you for making so many helpful videos. I’m just into fishing for 3 weeks and I learned a lottttttttt from watching you fishing every day 😄. I’m still learning about different species of fish to identify and to follow the regulation about size limit.

[@rileylabski]

Hope you're still fishing!

[@michaelanjlosambo1196]

We need an update😅

[@samnixon4840]

Awesome!! Thanks for the Lesson.

[@timothyroche6445]

snag city , yep here too, walleye water is rock and more rock, i use a reverse bucktail jig 1/8 oz at most and am very careful keep it moving

[@Florida.Caveman]

Looks beautiful over there, would be cool to see it from a drone lol.. Amazing video tho, thanks for sharing your knowledge!

[@alanr4447]

I fish at the French Broad and 8 out of 10 casts I get snagged. Great video definitely will try out these methods.

[@maxscmidt3857]

im using stones with breakline as weight, thats work great!

[@maximusmeridius1240]

Love watching your videos I have learnt a lot 👍🇬🇧

[@jacobrowlett7296]

Awesome I was just now searching for some methods like this because I’ve lost a lot of lures at our dam/river here in Oklahoma.

[@lestat8395]

In Uruguaya you can call this calm spot "REMANZO" its a very calm water and have bigest fish NICE TIP! Saludos desde suramerica!

[@anthonyharper8161]

Great video ! Good fishing techniques. Thanks .

[@jahvincikingdamani4718]

VERY WISE YOUNG GUY HIS KNOWLEDGE IS AMAZING

[@srmancing]

Really good idea,, just a momnt ,strik by strik,, infomation,, be carefull mom,, big fish,,

[@dynasty4851]

Thanks for the knowledge bro!

[@HeySkipper]

You are welcome bro!

[@mariopuzo4509]

Good to see another bank fisherman. Who can't find fish with a fish finder? Fish the rivers enough - you won't need one.

[@420WEED69]

THAT *BIRD BEHIND YOU* ALSO *KNOWS* THERE FISH *IN THAT SPOT*

[@skidmarkmillhouse5455]

Hey buddy love your channel...free tip from a doodlesocking guru over here 😆.that skinny end is prone to snapping. If you spiral wrap dacron from the thicker part up to the end through the eyelet, then loop to loop attach mono, uou won't lose your fish if the pole snaps...just a thought....I learn a lot from your videos...thanks for doin what you do dude.

[@dondj76]

I got the same condition where I fish in NY. Will apply your method. Thanks

[@HeySkipper]

You are welcome!

[@1olta1balik73]

You guys doing great job again 👍

[@jasonli996]

I go there fishing a lot. Great place.

[@lvm_azn]

Just Subscribed! The best KZbinrs are the ones who are excited to teach about what they love. This guys got that 😁 Cheers from Texas 👍

[@chefkatzka]

Wow Erin nice catch! 😀😀

[@jamesgooch7595]

Great clip. Informative and factual .

[@adrianofreitas2786]

gostei desse estilo de pesca otimo

[@sniperhood7243]

The birds waiting for you to give them some little 🐟

[@Billy-rq9hs]

I fish the 3 rivers of Pittsburgh. This has helped a ton. Thnks

[@michael_montolalu.]

Waw....... Banyak sekali ikannya..... Kreatif.... Terimakasih

[@iamkirin6463]

For sure we all have that.for me when i go for grouper

[@ToolforOffice]

Just started fishing the Shenandoah after moving to WV, thanks!

[@jimmywhitely6648]

Yes I do have water like that in my community

[@Scum.m3]

1oz jighead and a white fluke it Swimbait, I’ve pulled tons of Striper out of that spot, fish the eddy and current seams

[@yoshisolikin3060]

I like the 3rd method , its fight well againts big Fish as Carp & favorite Middle size Barramundi

[@HeySkipper]

very cool! im glad to hear from someone else who fishes with this method. I'm sure barramundi are fun!

[@rickstar1016]

hey man nice tip.i would normally use a spinner lure or a fly rod for waters like this.

[@everwelwisher]

wow very nice information you shared bro.. thanks

[@NewVisionLCS]

"Really Sweet Delicious Meats!"😂🤣😂🤣👍

[@HeySkipper]

😹

[@mnwildhighlights4180]

Twss

[@rickybizzness7364]

Happy to see your vid, just got home, I am in Taiwan fishing and kept getting snagged. Gonna try the tandem method. Can you do a video on how to keep fresh caught fish fresh and how to fillet?

[@joshua4226]

I’d either tie a line through fish’s gills/mouth and leave in water or place in a cooler with ice right away. Either keep alive or keep cool, never dead and warm as you know.

[@stephenriddle1292]

Love the videos bro!

[@HeySkipper]

Thanks for watching, Stephen! Let us know if you have any ideas or requests for future videos

[@joecom106]

That bird would say : TF ? Iam sitting here hours and dont catch any. . Lol

[@innovativesoul7483]

It's Pain in the Heart when My Wife doesn't understand how desperately I want to go out fishing and just pretend dumb when I insist going out. Its the Real Pain when your entire family stands against you. I am so much jealous of you. I just love your Life. Fishing is a Therapy for me but who will understand me and how will I make them understand. Many Thanks for your Videos. I literally feel myself being there. Thats just the best Spot.

[@SweetSourGhost]

Educate them to eat more fish until they realize it's better taste if fish is wild caught.

[@jasmith17]

Just go fishing. Don't let your wife tell you what to do. Be a man

[@innovativesoul7483]

@@SweetSourGhost Main problem here is that she doesn't eat Fish or any Meat. But this is not the reason, she just worries if I get hurt or might get accident coz ours is a Place located in the Mountainous Forest area. We have to travel far by foot to reach the River. Thanks for your support 👍

[@innovativesoul7483]

@@jasmith17 @Ghost G Main problem here is that she doesn't eat Fish or any Meat. But this is not the reason, she just worries if I get hurt or might get accident coz ours is a Place located in the Mountainous Forest area. We have to travel far by foot to reach the River. But still.., like you said i just manage to go fishing 🎣 whateva or however she restricts but not in a happy mood. Thanks for your support 👍

[@huanc7996]

take her with you, set up a camp so she can chill and enjoy the fresh air while you are out fishing near by

[@beckyzimmerman1915]

One of the methods I like to use is to just use a much lighter jig and if fishkng really turbulent water is to scout the area and looks t the bottom and stand on a large rock that is in line with current and like for example just a curly tail grub or any lure eith action caused by water movement and just siet ther and John it a few times and wait for the magic to happen

[@tananok1315]

Hi sir. Thank you so much for the video. Im thinking to fix the weight above the hooks , do you think it will work?

[@leifelliottsofficialmusicc8438]

Great videos.. Very informative

[@Herry_Badar]

it's amazing upload video thanks for tutorial 👍👍👍

[@D13373DSTI]

Yep fast moving rocky river is nearby for me too

[@Satisfyingurmind]

Yes everytime I fish in a current it always drags my line... It's shallow water. Even with a big sinker it still drags. The bobber makes it worse. Tried it with and without still moving off to the side and getting snagged as well.

[@jfloresawsome]

YESSSSSS I NEEDED THIS!!!

[@HeySkipper]

You are welcome:)

[@TheHillbillyHybrid]

Way to go Erin that a good size carp

[@TV-iw7df]

Nice fishing my friend 👍👍

[@beckyzimmerman1915]

Really love the videos man

[@andreacompton2209]

I was just watching this channel when you posted this video!!😂 14 like! - Noah

[@HeySkipper]

What’s up Noah?? What are you catching lately

[@andreacompton2209]

Large mouth bass and not much salt water off the beach in Jacksonville Florida! By the way can you catch white perch in Lake Michigan because we are going to stay in a cabin on Lake Michigan? I love this channel! Can you do a another beach fishing vid! I can not believe you responding thanks!😅-Noah

[@christopherjenkins2373]

We’re you fishing in the Great Falls area of the Potomac? Enjoyed this video!

[@volatilesky]

What exactly is that rod called that telescopes out and can be used as a walking stick? Really intrigued by that but I have no idea what to even enter for search terms. I either get walking sticks, canes, or bamboo fly rods trying to find something similar.

[@paula.2422]

Try looking up pole fishing or tenkara. Tenkara is a little more specific as a style of fishing but it's still a telescopic pole. You can check out Ali Express and punch in fishing pole.

[@domsdags6011]

Yes

[@redyellowpink01]

I fish in the sea on the west coast of Scotland which is pretty much all rocks, weeds and big tides

[@thefishermansvlog]

Very satisfying to see .

[@Merapi_Fishing]

fishing happy fishing healthy..🎣🎣🎣

[@Jeremiah82510]

Whats up bro, love your channel. I have a question. I like the tattoo on your finger. the upside down triangles and the dot on top, what is the meaning? tried to look it up, but only gives me similar ones.

[@MegaNafo]

nice video and good tutorial , thanks

[@TheXerosyn]

Would this thing would for pond/lake fishing for Cats, etc? Or it is mainly for flowing rivers and ocean?

[@user-ri7xi9qn4f]

Great video bro!

[@gevinzongaco0914]

I love fishing. New subscriber here. Hope you're doing giveaways like complete set of fishing rods for your avid supporters. I'm now your fan, sir. More fish to catch!

[@mattcinkosky3533]

I'm fishin'the Columbia river in Washington.. from the bank and there's boulders everywhere down there! I'm usin' 2-4oz led & I'll get snagged 7/10 times!

[@rf5381]

You give us good vibes

[@HeySkipper]

Oh thanks! I feel good ~vibes~ from you as well 👍🏼

[@Jamus1975]

Going to OBX next month and plan on surf fishing alot. Would like to try the Squidy Bits but its $28 after shipping. Are there free shipping deals after so much money spent or any promo codes?

[@krisztiankovacs6377]

What would you use for the Mississippi River? Deep water, longer casts, some snags, and BIG fish at the bottom? (Twenty minutes of major fight) My problem is attaching bigger leads on the main line to have a 2 feet tracer. Any not you do, will weaken the rig...

[@ferdinanddeliva6779]

Thank You!😎

[@MajesticMoroccanFootball]

Hi body, you have got a big fan from the other side of the Atlantic. Morocco North Africa :)

[@jameshines4012]

The river tyne in newcastle england im fishing right now and has very strong currents. Any idea what kind of rig to use ?

[@NoMadManKZ]

O yes master splinter👍

[@hot_pony_unicorn]

Have you used the bionic fishing lures yet? Would love to see a video if they REALLY WORK

[@reddemondrag]

I live closer to upper potomac with no success at the monocacy, what town is this place near?