Ott’s Garage | How To Texas Rig

If you’ve ever wanted to know how to rig one of the most versatile rigs in bass fishing, here you go! The Texas rig really shines in cover but you can use it in any situation. It also works coast to coast and north to south!

[@sterlHAsilva]

Always peg my Texas rigs no matter if I’m swimming a worm or flipping thanks for reassuring me I’m not crazy

[@mff904]

Took your advise me and my friend went to douglas yest had a ball even though we are both new to the sport we caught 25 bass 5 walleye and 1 crappie all with the same 2 baits good luck be safe and cant wait till the next videos thanks

[@OttDeFoeFishing]

Nice! Glad you had a good day!

[@rickmorris997]

@@OttDeFoeFishing Thanks Ott......who makes the bait in the video?

[@mff904]

May go to Cherokee or back to douglas sat morn whats your fav rattle trap if you can say be safe happy thanksgiving gid bless

[@glenedwards3038]

Love the help you give us for each presentation of lures so that we just might get the fever you have for fishing!

[@jimwarncke3787]

thanks for the idea of using the bobber stopper. Sure will be better than using a toothpick. I am trying to get back into fishing now that I am semi retired. These videos are really helping. Thank you Ott

[@kjdva2004]

Another hack I use with this rig I use a small bead that fits inside weight and it creates a click since bobber stop is not flush. Key is to get small enough glass bead.

[@MrJohnB-qs6dp]

Thanks for those great tips!!!👊🏻 Thanks for reminding us to wet the line before putting that bobber stopper on and sliding it up. Never thought about it to you mentioned it.👍🏻 Stay Safe & God Bless!!!!

[@FishingWithDamon]

This video is awesome I just wish fishing season was not over here I miss bass fishing 🎣 but I have your channel to watch and I can still buy random stuff online!

[@GoneWalkabout]

Great stuff, thanks Ott!

[@joestrummer9507]

I think it's important to work a slightly larger hole in the bait where the hook point goes through. This allows the bait to move away from the hook point and become exposed more and easier which increases your hook-up percentage/ratio.

[@clarynick]

Well just when I thought yeah Texas rig I’ve been doing that since long ago I got this!!! Ha learned something new thank you sir happy thanksgiving!!!

[@billljones979]

Great advice, I always push the bobber stopper tight, I do always cover the eyelid though, but Definitely need to work on hooking the bait better, to get more bites, thx ott

[@erichildreth7562]

I do have some of these VMC bobber stops, I will have to try this. Thanks Ott!!

[@13thworker45]

Thanks for sharing Ott. Great tip.

[@dhjhawk]

Very thorough. Thanks, Ott. God bless.

[@doyleshaw3063]

Details, details, thanks Ott

[@greghiday]

Thanks Ott great video. Hope you will do a swimbait rigging video. I have a hard time getting it on the jig head straight.

[@rodcashman4793]

Great demonstration!! Thank you 😊

[@tommywalker741]

Thanks Ott i appreciate it i wish i could find The magnum fin eke worm purple brown that you so much because the best pros I’ve looked at do not have them God bless 🙏

[@mikebailey2119]

Ott, I'm going to start using the vmc bobber stop and see if I have better results that way. Can you show a close up video showing how you hold your fingers when you tie the uni knot? Happy Thanksgiving to all your family and friends. 🐟🦃🙏

[@OttDeFoeFishing]

I’ve got a video of it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rKnCk51qa66Jas0

[@warrenraye9010]

I've always used a palomar knot for flourocarbon, why do you prefer the uni knot? I'm always looking for suggestions

[@OttDeFoeFishing]

I’ve had better results with it. Less breaking on the hook set for me.

[@warrenraye9010]

@@OttDeFoeFishing I'll try it out myself. Thanks for the advice. I did break off a few times this year ,I'm usually meticulous about my knots. Losing a 4 plus in a tournament was the worst lol

[@guyb5333]

👍

[@rcpapa3495]

How about adding a small drop shot hook about a foot above Texas rig with small wacky worm

[@OttDeFoeFishing]

You can do that! Twice the chances!

[@mathewsarrowslinger2787]

Well… I typically rig my soft plastic the way you said I don’t want to do it. I do everything else other than the knot exactly the same. Guess I will have to play with that. I always feel like my bait has too much stretch or tension and the hook pops out too easy. Ugh

[@hookedupoutdoors2315]

Ott I have gave myself a migraine trying to figure out witch chatter bait you have been throwing!!! Is it the new mini max? I know this has nothing to do with Texas rigs but I am going crazy trying to figure it out.

[@OttDeFoeFishing]

No. It’s the mini old one if it’s not a normal one.

[@alvaevans6340]

What size weight would you use if you were night fishing plastics? Thanks and God Bless!

[@OttDeFoeFishing]

Feather weight as in the feathers in my pillow because I would be sleeping!!! 😂. I used a 1/4 and 3/8 back when I night fished. 1/4 under 10’ 3/8 over.

[@leviwyatt6891]

Hey Ott, what size worm hook do you use for the magnum fineke worm?

[@OttDeFoeFishing]

3/0

[@3dfevr1]

Hey Ott, I wanna buy one of your hats, how do I do that?

[@OttDeFoeFishing]

Check out ottdefoe.com and go to the gear tab.

[@coleallen8557]

Any straight shank application for you? Thanks.

[@OttDeFoeFishing]

Punching some times. I’m not a fan of them overall.

[@fadethenoise9704]

Your line size preference ?

[@OttDeFoeFishing]

Depends on cover but flipping is 20lb casting in open water usually 14.