Ozark rig rigging and favorite baits for the Ozark Rig

[@Byoung85]

That was a really good video of the ozark rig, those elaztech baits look like they are made for that rig, I need to get some

[@dbbfishing2528]

@@Byoung85 thanks bud! Yeah they go hand in hand with each other!

[@rollievancleave7753]

Early review. Having trouble keeping the plastic connected to the jig head. I’m sure it’s operator error.

[@dbbfishing2528]

Make sure you’re getting enough plastic on the keeper. When I first started messing around with the rig I was having a similar issue but I found that as long as you’re getting enough of your plastic on the front of the rigs keeper it stays put

[@anthonybenoit222]

Can’t wait for my thunderhawk baits to come in. The trd baits seem like a smart move! I’ve been have great success on two different dep baits and one Megabass softbaits. For the Deps it’s been the bullslide and bullflat and for Megabass it’s the Spark Shad. Can’t wait to test trds when the weather warms up, it’s been below freezing for a week straight now in Illinois. I like how you rig the bait as well, I was doing it a little different but your way safes the bait much better because you’re not running the bait thru the whole hook and weight. Can’t wait to apply this knowledge once the weather breaks!!

[@dbbfishing2528]

Thanks man! Yeah I went through four packs of bullflats last year and like 10 of bellows gills and 7-8 shads before I really started using the Z-man products and really I don’t know why I didn’t use them a lot sooner! I also like the Streakz and Jerk shads as well as Baby Z Too and the Z Too but I rig the on their side. I can’t wait for them to make a 1/4 and 3/8 for summer fishing I know part of the problem with the heavy size is going to be the hole it’s gonna make in the bait and lack of hook gap so Matt will probably have to get a hook custom made for that

[@dbbfishing2528]

Did you get your Thunder Hawks in?

[@anthonybenoit222]

I sure did! I’m just waiting for the ice to melt to use them!!

[@dbbfishing2528]

@@anthonybenoit222 gotcha! I remember living in Pittsburgh and I had to wait for open water also we had to go outta state for the first few tournaments because the season was closed in Pittsburgh

[@anthonybenoit222]

Ya it wasn’t frozen till that crazy cold front, I can’t wait to move from Illinois to South Carolina so I won’t have ice really at all

[@machoman5928]

Do you find that the Zman Palmetto Bugs are too thick for the Ozark Rig? Doesn't seem like the hook gap is large enough to me.

[@dbbfishing2528]

No they’re prefect on the rig probably my favorite one to use on the rig. Nice and soft really good hook up ratio on it!

[@dallis11]

Nice video! Appreciate the rigging demonstration! Thanks for sharing!

[@Lsmoe]

Love your page and videos. And also all the way to use an Ozark rig. What size would you say is standard 3/O ? Was thinking on purchasing 3 and 5/O for my tackle box. God bless Instant Sub

[@mulder5118]

Goto matt stefan fishing if you have any questions about the Ozark rig. He helped design them

[@ipdtt]

Good info, Thank You!

[@dbbfishing2528]

Thanks!

[@maxmueller2672]

Aaaaaa

[@abelabner]

ty for sharing

[@tnbsfsher1]

So mine is basically riding on top of the hook head.

[@dbbfishing2528]

@@tnbsfsher1 are you rigging it the same way or are you threading it like a Texas rig?

[@chaunceydavis5290]

Great vid, ordering some tomorrow, what size Ozark rig are you using

[@dbbfishing2528]

I mostly use the 3/16 and the 1/8 because I really like the slow fall. I’m use the 1/4 on deeper banks.

[@chaunceydavis5290]

@@dbbfishing2528 Kool, I’ll be using the 1/8 oz in my next tournament, GREAT vid, I really like the Palmetto Bug version 🎣

[@dbbfishing2528]

@@chaunceydavis5290 thanks bro! Let me know how you do?

[@chaunceydavis5290]

@@dbbfishing2528 I will stay in touch, I’m a subscriber 🎉🥳🎉🥳🎣

[@chaunceydavis5290]

@@dbbfishing2528 THANKS again for sharing and responding

[@tnbsfsher1]

Whats up with this Palmetto Bug? I’ve honestly never heard of anyone using.

[@dbbfishing2528]

@@tnbsfsher1 oh they’re awesome! If you haven’t tried them yet you owe it to yourself to try a pack!

[@jasonlopez4855]

It is very easy to fix up soft plastic baits to be reusable. A lighter and a razor blade.

[@Twangtown7]

Doesn't seem to be much gap space on these hooks tho for a good hookset. Looks like plastic is gonna get in the way.

[@dbbfishing2528]

It has a better hook ratio than I thought it would have as well most of the baits I use with it are wide and kinda flat so it does good for me.

[@steveparker9963]

What’s everyone’s preferred rod for the ozark? My 7’3 MH seemed to stiff to throw it

[@siryarwammowray3445]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@dbbfishing2528]

Thanks!

[@MakeAmericaNiceAgainPlz]

Just liked and subscribed, thanks for the tip. I bought the bellows gill from temu but I haven't bought any hooks that look like that yet.

[@dbbfishing2528]

Thanks!