In a kayak, with limited rods, I'm snappin baby. Thanks Matt.
@MattStefanFishing6 ай бұрын
You bet!
@edwardwicht52716 ай бұрын
Thanks Matt. I hope people realize just how valuable this sort of video is. It’s great to have someone who can speed you down the learning curve. As someone who only gets to fish one day a week (on a good week) to save the time of having to figure this stuff out yourself is golden. Really appreciate it.
@MattStefanFishing6 ай бұрын
My pleasure!
@astrophysicistguy6 ай бұрын
I'm with you and Mikey Balzz on this- I always use a snap on my hard baits so I can change them out quickly. Never lost even a single fish doing this so no reason not to. For soft baits, jigs, jig heads I just tie straight to bait. Never used a loop knot. I keep knots simple ... Palomar for everything and double uni for braid to fluoro, that's it
@MattStefanFishing6 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@scottankers66906 ай бұрын
Me too. Exactly.
@ultimateflash77926 ай бұрын
Good info! I also appreciate you getting right into the meat of the video rather than all your advertising first like you used to - having it at the end is a much better format! Thanks!
@MattStefanFishing6 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@thomasstroh28456 ай бұрын
Hi Matt. Thanks for this video. I agree with your reasoning if one focusses entirely on bass fishing and soft plastics. However, as a person hailing from Germany, where there are no bass (there are zander and big European perch) but lots of pike, and living in Quebec, where there are both lots of bass and pike, I tend to use wire leaders in almost all my lure fishing. If I'm not out for big pike or musky I usually use fine 1x7 or 7x7 steel wire which is strong, thin and soft. The reason is that I do not want to risk breaking off a pike (or musky) with one or potentially multiple hooks in its mouth. It's a matter of care for and fairness to the fish. Given that, I almost always use snaps. All in all, I find it works well for both bass and pike.
@MattStefanFishing6 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing!
@CrappieJunction6 ай бұрын
Great Info Matt! We think there are some important caveats to note. Weight balance (as you know) plays a big roll. This is especially important for Panfish anglers as most of their tackle is front heavy. So a loop knot helps keep those smaller baits in a horizontal, especially underneath a float. The second thing that's valuable to mention is bait shape. Wider or more asymmetrical baits do perform better under "free swinging attachment" than those with a more uniform symmetrical shape. This is another reason it's important to have multiple rods in the boat even if they have similar (but different ) baits attached. :)
@MattStefanFishing6 ай бұрын
Agreed!
@CrappieJunction6 ай бұрын
@@MattStefanFishing you're awesome 🤣
@joeyhelton71146 ай бұрын
Thanks Matt! Asked this question a few months ago. Thanks for the content and explanation. Makes perfect sense.
@MattStefanFishing6 ай бұрын
Glad to help!
@SSHitMan6 ай бұрын
I never use snaps and I'm so old i remember the loop knot used to be called the Rapala knot because they used to come with instructions how to tie it.
@MattStefanFishing6 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing!
@michaelotto86966 ай бұрын
I'm in your camp re: connections dictated by presentation (lure, movement, speed, depth). That said I'm a no snap guy. All split rings. Very secure (but I'm a musky guy) Nevertheless. Leaders can play a big part in lure action as well. Walk the dog type really benefit from a lightweight single strand wire leader (musky guy , remember?). For the rest of you, think stiff. Dead fish orient most any position. Pike are susceptible to oddly (even upside down) positioned bait., especially very early in the year. Matt! Thank you for thought provoking content! 👍
@MattStefanFishing6 ай бұрын
You bet!
@acon28346 ай бұрын
I love Norman speed clips. Use on jerk, crankbaits, poppers, Choppos. The o-ring design is strong, and gives great action.
@MattStefanFishing6 ай бұрын
Stick with what you have confidence in
@stevesmith71646 ай бұрын
Good tips Matt, my bait that have thier on action I use a loop or norman speed clip. I direct tie to baits I control with rod and reel😊
@MattStefanFishing6 ай бұрын
Good stuff!
@NeilGraham.I.M.F6 ай бұрын
That was very well said and put into perspective. Thanks as always
@MattStefanFishing6 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@mikeeller5576 ай бұрын
Thanks Matt , I use clips on all crank baits .
@MattStefanFishing6 ай бұрын
You bet
@BlueWalleye6 ай бұрын
Interesting topic and a well thought out opinion. I've found snaps a bit disappointing, having lost fish due to the small stainless wire bending/opening...bet perhaps I was using too light ones. Now, and especially with braid/leader, I tie on, but takes time. I appreciated the discussion of the 'Finisher'. I have one tied on with a loop knot to redo now. lol
@MattStefanFishing6 ай бұрын
Give both a try and use what works for you. Thanks for watching!
@itllkeal6 ай бұрын
I find using loops some snaps make the lures weight off when you have those slow days. Thank you Matt.
@MattStefanFishing6 ай бұрын
You bet!
@DavidSmith-Samluke366 ай бұрын
Matt can you talk about why and how you rig the Shad Impact bait with the tush. You show that bait all the time with the eye about a 1/4 inch in front of the nose of the bait. Thanks
@MattStefanFishing6 ай бұрын
I don’t use it with the TUSH. I use it with the Hover Rig
@pete9566 ай бұрын
With direct tying Rapalas,I move the line tie either up or down a little depending if I want more or less wobble. An old infisherman tip. What do you think? Always like a loop with zara spooks. It gets walking quicker and moves a little more side to side.
@MattStefanFishing6 ай бұрын
Interesting
@Glock-16 ай бұрын
I don’t know but it is the season for the Bumblebee Jig, I am excited to catch a big Sally on a Bumblebee Jig!
@MattStefanFishing6 ай бұрын
Yes sir!
@MichaelSwirzewski6 ай бұрын
Hey! I seen a natl'geographic on t.v. once about some tiny ocean fish that comes vertical out of a burrow! But I've never seen that in the real world in freshwater where we all bass fish. Pinning a bait horizontal is huge for those open- water techniques!
@MattStefanFishing6 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing!
@zacharyhubbard92006 ай бұрын
I use the Norman speed clips for crankbaits, especially squarebills.
@MattStefanFishing6 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching
@jimturner24036 ай бұрын
Thanks for another great video. I’ve been wondering about using snaps. Can you say what snaps you prefer to use? Thanks again
@MattStefanFishing6 ай бұрын
Decoy egg snap
@theflyingdutchman40166 ай бұрын
Snaps go on Crankbaits, lipless, and sometimes spinnerbaits for me. I use some surgical tubing to keep the snap in place when I’m throwing spinnerbaits into wood. I think it helps the bait pivot over branches better.
@MattStefanFishing6 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@robertblackeby2376 ай бұрын
I agree with tying direct if you're imparting an action on the lure but I find a loop knot works better on a walk the dog style lure. Your thoughts?
@MattStefanFishing6 ай бұрын
Id disagree but honestly tell you to do whatever you have confidence in
@heinrichkellogg75636 ай бұрын
🍺Thanks Matt🤠.
@MattStefanFishing6 ай бұрын
Anytime!
@garykubik8935Ай бұрын
I use a snap most of the time, with one exception. If I'm fishing a Rapala or Rattling Rogue in cold water. Then, I tie direct.
@MattStefanFishingАй бұрын
Thanks for sharing!
@siryarwammowray34456 ай бұрын
Excellent advice 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
@MattStefanFishing6 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@sha6mm6 ай бұрын
Ha this is Funny as I just bought some tiny split rings to put on lead head Jigs for Walleye fishing a Leadhead Jig 1/4oz and a 4inch Jerk shad or ringworm. I was thinking snap jigging it would put more action to the bait. I have no idea if this is good or bad but I am going to try it and see if it makes a difference. TC
@MattStefanFishing6 ай бұрын
Give it a try
@johndeluca16146 ай бұрын
Good video. Thought provoking! I agree with your observations. I've always used the split ring (or substituted a snap to make changes easier) on jerkbaits. I've never tried it but since these get the hard darting action from working the rod tip, would they also work better tied directly without a ring or snap - or are they an exception?
@MattStefanFishing6 ай бұрын
I tie direct
@peteremerson47776 ай бұрын
Kenta Kimura uses a split ring on his 6" Magdrafts to allow for more head roll. I found that interesting. I also got paired up with Ricky Green in a BASS tournament on Eufaula way back in the day, and he used a snap on his jigs to roll over cover better. Also interesting (but not something I adopted!).
@dontdoxmebro17806 ай бұрын
Interesting , you would think a jig rolling over cover would be a bad thing because the hook point would snag
@MattStefanFishing6 ай бұрын
Interesting
@williamfaragher36716 ай бұрын
Generally speaking, to generate more bites, a snap, a loop knot or tying direct is required to achieve a more efficient or effective presentation. Tying direct can at times, also reduce tangles on certain lures as many of us know. A loop knot is highly overrated in fly fishing because of the tangle factor. Generally speaking, agree with this video to help generate more bites with better choices. Generally speaking...
@MattStefanFishing6 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing!
@williamfaragher36716 ай бұрын
Generally speaking... Glad you have a good sense of humor !
@joepworther22846 ай бұрын
Stef, of course I agree to 100% !
@MattStefanFishing6 ай бұрын
Haha thabks
@floydmayes49246 ай бұрын
I just replaced the snap on my chatterbaits with egg snaps. Not only the snap, I put a barrel swivel on the snap. Good or bad decision???
@MattStefanFishing6 ай бұрын
I don’t think it’s necessary but give it a try
@richardblake47776 ай бұрын
100 percent agree Matt.
@MattStefanFishing6 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@ronaldmcdonald39656 ай бұрын
Regarding your Neenah, WI sweatshirt: I am looking for a guy from Neenah who I worked with in Yellowstone National Park in 1981 as a park employee in a grocery store. He is 66 years old and Name is Ken; we called him Ken #4. I am guessing he may be Active in the Outdoors Community in Neenah or that general area. We were also some of the first people who fly fished the Big Horn River in 1981 when it was first opened to the public. We were saying don't go above the high water mark; sniper fire on the Big Horn because the Native Americans were not too happy with the river being opened We also backpacked 18 miles up Slough Creek in Yellowstone National Park before it became famous. We caught a lot of Cutthroats on dry flies. We packed in old rubberized waders because Gore-Tex waders had not been invented yet. We also fly fished Grebe Lake for Arctic Grayling in YNP in 1981 shortly after President Carter had fished it. Anyway, since you are prominent in the Outdoors Community, if you know this fellow I'd appreciate you putting me in touch. I am recently retired.
@MattStefanFishing6 ай бұрын
Don’t know him haha
@bill79496 ай бұрын
Agree,thanks for information
@MattStefanFishing6 ай бұрын
My pleasure!
@blackhillsbassing61676 ай бұрын
Good tip, and I would agree
@MattStefanFishing6 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@timneher729125 күн бұрын
What about a Zara Spook or walking bait. Are they an exception? Have no action on their own until you jerk the rod and give back slack, but seems their side to side walking the dog action would benefit from a snap or loop knot.
@MattStefanFishing25 күн бұрын
Yes
@timneher729123 күн бұрын
Thanx. One more… When a crankbait for example has a split-ring on the front will that suffice and allow the bait to have max action if tied directly to the split-ring or would you use a snap or loop-knot to attach to the split-ring?
@miketurenne72046 ай бұрын
I agree
@MattStefanFishing6 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching
@neilgwinn73786 ай бұрын
I fish out of a kayak and I tie everything. As long as you practice your knots it’s not bad at all
@MattStefanFishing6 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing
@oldfishermanandhisdog6 ай бұрын
What's your opinion on the Berkley Switch? I've been using a loop knot , but now, seeing your video, it's making me question that thought.
@MattStefanFishing6 ай бұрын
I tie direct and like it. I caught an 8 1/2 lber on it at Toledo bend
@oldfishermanandhisdog6 ай бұрын
@MattStefanFishing it's a great bait catches everything. I've been wearing the crappie out on the small one.
@danielhinrichsen59236 ай бұрын
Good job
@MattStefanFishing6 ай бұрын
Thanks
@ryanvarner65206 ай бұрын
Never use a loop knot. But if a crank bait, say a Wiggle Wart, comes with a snap, then I'll use it. If it's not producing bites, then I'll remove the snap and try it again.
@MattStefanFishing6 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing!
@BradleyBaker-f2y6 ай бұрын
Totally agree
@MattStefanFishing6 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@williamjenkins37206 ай бұрын
How many of you delete the split ring when using a snap?
@MattStefanFishing6 ай бұрын
I do
@EdwardClarkIII6 ай бұрын
Meh.. I use a loop knot on one shallow jerkbait i have because it won't dart with a small twitch otherwise. Haven't found any other use case and it's a pain to tie. Maybe I'll give it another test based on this nifty info.
@MattStefanFishing6 ай бұрын
Thanks
@quincystephenson98686 ай бұрын
Makes a lot of sense to me
@MattStefanFishing6 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@bassngal33146 ай бұрын
In saltwater fishing you have to use a loop knot because you’re using such a large size leader 40+ floro! But never ever a snap! Have had them fail to many times in my younger years
@MattStefanFishing6 ай бұрын
Interesting
@matthall83786 ай бұрын
I'll use a snap lock but not the swivel snap on crankbaits and jerkbaits but I dont use them for soft plastics. I just stick to the improved clinch knot. It never failed me yet. I'll also use a barrel swivel on the baits that can twist your line more if need be.
@MattStefanFishing6 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing!
@LarryBoyfishing6 ай бұрын
Good info
@MattStefanFishing6 ай бұрын
Thanks
@MichaelSwirzewski6 ай бұрын
Man, so often I'll use a loop knot w a rapala- or a specific small snap I like w a jerkbait or crank. everything else is a direct tye.
@MattStefanFishing6 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing!
@tomperry73456 ай бұрын
I use snaps on crankbaits and jerkbaits only, everything else I tie directly
@MattStefanFishing6 ай бұрын
Stick with what works for you
@ADKyakman6 ай бұрын
OSP dolive stick?
@MattStefanFishing6 ай бұрын
It’s a good one
@xaixiong23976 ай бұрын
Agreed 100%
@MattStefanFishing6 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@Playaj7116 ай бұрын
Big question is, do you snap to O ring
@MattStefanFishing6 ай бұрын
Nope
@bruuuce786 ай бұрын
Decoy makes some great snaps! They have some tiny ones that are perfect for jerkbaits…never had one fail.
@MattStefanFishing6 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching
@MaggiGray6 ай бұрын
Been doing it that way for years
@MattStefanFishing6 ай бұрын
Sounds good
@Curtisdog4life6 ай бұрын
I use snaps on big jointed swimbaits to allow another hinge point….. but that’s it.
@MattStefanFishing6 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing!
@thock306 ай бұрын
Randy, yes, they are customers that agreed to terms and conditions and codes of conduct. They are all free to boycott MLF or compete elsewhere. I often wonder why they don't all band together and leverage to start a new tournament trail. To think that you could spread FBD, and there not be consequences, is crazy. Just because someone is a customer does not mean that there are no rules to follow. If you break the rules, you can lose the privilege of use.
@MattStefanFishing6 ай бұрын
👍
@thock306 ай бұрын
Whoops, this was meant for Randy Blaukat's video.
@rickyrishel81986 ай бұрын
I like Richard Gene the fishing machine
@MattStefanFishing6 ай бұрын
I’ll check him out
@rickyrishel81986 ай бұрын
Your content is awesome too. Nice video
@commoncents2356 ай бұрын
Crazy like a fox 🦊!!! 🍺🍺🍺🍺🐟🐟
@MattStefanFishing6 ай бұрын
Haha
@davidcloyd12966 ай бұрын
Smart
@MattStefanFishing6 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@jonbullard70746 ай бұрын
I use snaps on all my crank baits and jerk baits. Everything else is tied directly.