Rigging My FAVORITE Lure! (Geecrack Bellows Shad)

The Geecrack bellows shad has helped me win over $200,000 so far in my career, and I am grateful to have had a hand in designing it! In this video I break down my top ways to rig and use the Bellows Shad to catch bass in any and all situations! Pick up a pack for yourself at the link below!
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[@jimk4267]

That day on Bussey was a clinic. Very fun to watch!!!!

[@AJFishing]

Thanks Jim!

[@nateriley4067]

Thanks Alton, I was waiting the whole video for you to explain what I was doing wrong. I couldn’t figure out why my bellow shad was always lying on its back, but now I understand- I’m such an idiot sometimes! Be well, tight lines and God Bless!

[@willperryman4559]

I’ve used GeeCrack for 6 years and love the Bellows Gill and Stick, but when they ( with you) brought the Bellows Shad🎉🎉🎉

[@Chiefdixon]

Yep Ive been looking for a video on the rigging of the Bellows Shad.

[@taurus772100]

Thanks for the introduction.

[@Lsmoe]

Thanks AJ !! Always love new baits and ideas. Went out yesterday ,Used a spinner bait,But! rigged it flat ! Hello! Like you said " Not the way fish swim". Good luck Boss and God Bless

[@raygissendanner1476]

Great tips on it

[@GopherHayes]

Thanks for sharing 👍🏻

[@guywithagoprofishingshow3011]

Geecrack lure design team CRUSHED it over the last few years-y'all should take a bow .Bellows series, Gilling crankdowns finally being thrown by non competitive anglers that just like catching #bigbass @GeecrackJDM dope complete bass baits throughout entire line. & your a Hammer dude. I seen you fish on Outdoor channel before #fishing #bassfishing #JDM #catchandrelease

[@AJFishing]

Thanks bro I appreciate you!

[@guywithagoprofishingshow3011]

@@AJFishing subbed to you too man..#Thanks for screw 🔒 info on them hooks

[@rickconner4895]

Good video. Thank you for sharing

[@tonyb-50]

Crackin’ Gees!

[@SmokeyJ215]

Amazing information 👌

[@johnnyg9223]

I needed this. I picked up this bait when I heard you talk about it in Luke Dunkin’s pod and wasn’t sure if I was rigging it correctly and now I got it straight thanks to you.

[@AJFishing]

Glad it helped!

[@dustinwalker8152]

Free rig was originally a Korean technique. That bellows shad is a super versatile bait.

[@AJFishing]

Good to know! I’ve liked throwing it!

[@johnm2617]

I'm a old timer < I'm definitely grabbing a few packs of these this year ! The fish in pa get pressured < Give em something new < Peace JR < You dad is the Best 😮😮😮😮😅

[@andybales7318]

Just bought some of these...pretty cool looking baits! I just put the 3.8" white on a 4/0 light weighted swimbait screw-lock hook...seems to fit real good...gonna play around with that & see what happens

[@idontstunt2613]

Loveitt just got my some in white for my regional

[@AJFishing]

Love that!

[@chaunceydavis5290]

Hey Alton, I’m a subscriber and I’m investing in the Bellow Shad, I have an upcoming 2 day BFL Super Tournament on September 21st and 22nd and I will be throwing this lure in your A J Juice and Electric Shad, looking forward to more of your vids 🎣

[@AJFishing]

@@chaunceydavis5290 thanks Chauncey!

[@chaunceydavis5290]

@@AJFishing THANK YOU for responding

[@ILLUMINATHAN79]

Do you ever lose fish on that neko hack rig because I just got some and it seems like the hook eye won’t come through the plastic eye while fighting a fish? Thanks

[@northwoodsknifeguy2503]

I just picked up a few packs and cant wait to use them! Thanks for the great video! I am now a subscriber. Could you please tell me the type/brand of weight you use for the neko/finesse style? Thank you.

[@AJFishing]

That was a reins nail weight

[@northwoodsknifeguy2503]

Thank you 👍🏻

[@hunterm7624]

The Bellows Shad ...... neko rigged looks "boutros boutros ghali" !!! :) AJ ..... what is the heaviest nail weight available. I want to mimic Mark Zona & Power fish it --- some deep water here in Tennessee.

[@saulrodriguez1250]

What size hook would u use for the gill 5.8

[@JoeyCip7]

Is there any way to make these last longer? They work but man they’re putting a hole in my pocket 😅

[@davidhidalgo5662]

Good stuff. Also just weightless hooked through nose on busting fish. When they are school smashing shad on surface throw it out let it sink slowly. I think it looks better than a fluke style bait.

[@AJFishing]

That’s super cool!

[@bamadondon0495]

What were you using to neko rig with? I didn't quite catch what u said it was. Also are u sticking with that same size through all those applications you just listed except for when u want to throw the bigger one by itself?

[@jwebb4659]

Geecrack Neko hack. I had to google it.

[@AJFishing]

It’s called a Neko Hack from Geecrack.

[@okcwakebrdr]

Do the ribs ever inhibit the hook set when rig vertical instead of flat?

[@AJFishing]

I always rig it flat if I’m not using an exposed hook setup like on a spinner bait or chatter bait. Those are the only times I rig it vertical.

[@joestrummer9507]

Not understanding how that "free rig" is the same as a carolina rig which brings the bait to the bottom and you drag it in. If the weight is sliding free and drops to the bottom on it's own, won't the bait falling just create a bunch of slack line and make bite detection difficult or impossible?

[@AJFishing]

It’s in the same family in my opinion. Bite are hard to detect but not impossible. As you work the bait the bait catches up to the weight. It’s not completely on its own.

[@davidplath7952]

I really like the bait but I wish the packaging was better. The bag is too big to fit in my normal storage and I had one leak that juice all over the rest of my tackle warehouse order.

[@AJFishing]

Sorry to hear that. They do have a lot of juice in them once they’ve been exposed to heat

[@areddfishing7473]

Anyone ever put this on a Chatterwagon?

[@AJFishing]

Love it on a chatter bait

[@toddclarke3132]

Just got a pack of 3.8, opened it up, gave it a gentle tug to see the ribbing and an inch of tail broke off. ARE YOU KIDDING ME? This thing won’t last one fish.

[@AJFishing]

It’s fragile for sure, but it catches fish for me. Sorry to hear that.

[@Eastwoodyoga]

Any luck on a chatterbait

[@stinger76262]

If not for daddy, you wouldn't be here.

[@AJFishing]

If not for your daddy you wouldn’t be here either. Isn’t that weird how that works?

[@PHATBASSASSASSIN]

@@AJFishinggoood response if it wasn’t for God or Heavenly Father our daddy’s and us wouldn’t be here maybe he needs some Jesus in his life AJ! Haha

[@Jon_Ray]

This is the most randomist comment I’ve ever seen 😂

[@ILLUMINATHAN79]

@@AJFishingdude i just subscribed after seeing that response! 😂