Swimbaits Retrieves: How to Fish a Huddleston Swimbait

[@kongvang4132]

there are a lot of swimbait videos on KZbin but they don't teach us what you have taught us in this video. Definitely adding this video to one of my favorite videos. Thanks Matt and Tim.

[@tacticalbassin]

Thanks Bro!

[@cotetroy242]

King Kong I truly agree

[@benfocknurbich825]

This is my new favorite informative fishing video on youtube

[@jacobbean6926]

The last retrieve he describes gives you so much insight into giant bass behavior.

[@bobbyswain7049]

Finally...a channel that teaches...awesome!

[@troycote6422]

Matt and Tim I just,caught my first, swimbait fish!! I'm so pumped right now. It was 21 and 1/4 and weighed 1.93 lbs, my scale must be broken . Trying to figured how to put it on Facebook. 7.25 inch real prey forage trout. Top hook... Silver Lake Athol Massachusetts. WoW. what a day. There was no tick it HAMMERED IT !!! She was full of eggs. It looked like a softball in its belly. 1 week ice off. Thank You guys .

[@tacticalbassin]

Your scale is off brother, time for a new one!

[@20ftCloserOutdoors]

I really like how you are so informative! I love watching your videos because I know after I'm done watching, I will walk away with more knowledge than I had before! Keep doing your thing!

[@tacticalbassin]

Thank you!! We appreciate the support!

[@kgbfishing1778]

I just purchased a 68 perch and I was throwing that bait way to quick and after watching this video I slow rolled it and sure enough about a hour in a half in I got crushed by a 4 pound bass thanks for sharing this video by far the most help when it comes to swimbaits man appreciate that👌

[@lamontgray6015]

KGB Fishing Im thinking bout buying one

[@kgbfishing1778]

Lamont Gray do it the action on them is awesome. You may have to be patient though it usually takes me awhile to catch a fish but when you do it’s worth it👍🏻

[@lamontgray6015]

KGB Fishing I I finely got one in a shad color wanted perch but it has a kink in its tail I know every one says just put the tail in hot water but I'm nervous a friend says leave it alone it swiming fine but idk I'm from Minnesota so have a leader and swivel on there what do y'all think

[@roberthamilton8298]

I didn't have any confidence in throwing these baits! I'm even a local too, but after watching your video you make it so easy to approach this technique with hope! Thank you much

[@tacticalbassin]

Awesome! Good luck Robert!

[@peterwoodward7170]

Love your videos great teacher i got my first swimbait rod and cought a nice one with s waver 200 using ur technique keep up the good work

[@urbanbassslayers]

Just ordered two 68 specials. Man they are tough to track down. Gonna be a fun new year on the water. Thanks again guys!!

[@charlievincent9672]

So this is a little late since you asked this 3 years ago, but yeah, usually the tick is a fish fully engulfing the swimbait and closing its mouth on the line so let er rip

[@urbanbassslayers]

@@charlievincent9672 Thanks! Going out with Paul Bailey on the 12th, i'm sure we will be tossing them! Tight lines!

[@ric2019]

Amazing video!!! Learn so much from you. Lately ive been using the 5 inch savage gear trout swimbait and got a damn solid 3 pounder! Thanks to you guys I learned two more ways to fish these types of giant swimbait!! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@terryjohnson666]

Re-watch #10, just for a reminder! Always good to review the basics.

[@badboybootz8]

I learn a lot from this channel

[@tacticalbassin]

Awesome! That's what we're here for!

[@brianrobinson9979]

I know that this is an old video and you guys have done a few Huddleston videos but what I would like to know is more about ROF and how you guys determine what ROF to use

[@landonmeeks6140]

I've been watching yalls you you tube for a couple months now and never have threw a true swim bait. But the other day I order a Huddleston ROF 12 gizzard shad and hopefully catch some giants! Thank y'all and keep up the good work!

[@tacticalbassin]

Awesome! Good luck Landon, let us know how it goes!

[@tucowept]

Thanks for the vid, I'm just breaking out the hudds now, your timing is perfect!

[@tacticalbassin]

Awesome! Good luck this Fall!

[@awoutdoors1995]

ok I'll admit it. after months you guys finally talked me into it. I bought my first Huddleston. But perch paint. I'm excited since most guys don't throw these in kayak tournaments here in TN lol.

[@nicholash6851]

How'd the perch hudd work for you? Any fish on it?

[@codyschaeffer1348]

Awsome video guys. Its weird cause I've been doing that "burn and stop" style of retrieve for a while now. Just never really heard of people doing it much. Glad to hear that im not the only one

[@tacticalbassin]

Yeah buddy! You're way ahead of the curve!

[@caseysaunders2137]

Just ordered my first Huddleston. Gonna give it a go ! N. Texas area.

[@bikingandfishing6546]

Just bought my first one today cant wait to try it out. Thanks for all the tips and tricks

[@tacticalbassin]

Awesome! Good luck!

[@drewfarmer7801]

That guys face in the thumbnail is priceless!!!

[@tacticalbassin]

Ha!

[@twinlakesfishin5190]

i have my first Hudd on the way. Thanks for all the helpful information and such a common sense approach. I look forward to applying the knowledge!

[@robmoseley5265]

so true on the 3rd method you speak of. biggest bass i ever hooked and saw was the same. on fly, sneaky pete just bobbing it in the same spot by giving the slightest of strips and she comes beneath to inspect and almost "smells" the fly. a few quick, short striips and she was on! ....for a second, way too small a hook for that big of a fish! damn, a maddening strike

[@tacticalbassin]

Exactly!! They love it!!

[@rockydavis6615]

I fish a spinnerbait exactly like the retrieves you have discussed. Big fish on the stop and burn!

[@onfootbassin]

Hey Matt and Tim, could you please give me a general rule of thumb in regards to what ROF to use for each depth? 5ft? 10ft? 15ft? In this instance I am talking about the slow creeping retrieve.

[@Ozzierob]

i agree :) all the way from Australia

[@tucowept]

ROF 12 for most, 80% of your stuff, If I were to slow crawl 5 ft I would go rof 5, deeper than 30 rof 16. good luck.

[@drewfarmer7801]

Awesome! I've had a hud for a while but never really knew if I was throwing it right or not. When your crawling that thing that slow especially with a 5:1:1 it doesn't lay over on its side? That is why I can't wrap my head around that crawl. I just always feel like I'm imitating a dead fish being drug around. lol. Thanks again Matt! You guys rock!

[@BrentDavisFishing]

hudds are designed to stand straight up like a trout restimg on the bottom.

[@tacticalbassin]

That's why you're throwing a hudd or other high quality swimbait (we linked to some others in the video description) if you're using a knock off they'll lay on their sides. The high quality baits lay upright on bottom and look great at super slow speed. :-)

[@kyledempsey7290]

I use it as a wake bait often. Reeling medium speed with a high rod tip.

[@lojofishing]

Are there any special considerations to take with regards to these swimbaits when using them in the southeastern US where the water is notoriously murky or stained?

[@tacticalbassin]

When that water is dark, slow is generally better. Although the bait doesn't have much movement the water displacement will help them find it.

[@lojofishing]

ok thanks

[@russelljambers7311]

So this is how LoJo learned to fish.

[@gultenpan8689]

@@russelljambers7311 lol

[@bassfishingwiththeantichri2921]

Consider adding a gold willow leaf underspin and Pro Cure Super Gel to any swimbait. You’ll enhance the sight, sound, smell, touch, taste & feel of the six senses. And there’s this other thing we use here on the west coast that we call a “Tactical Bassin’ Alabama Rig” that you should check out. It looks like you’re throwing the chandelier from your dinning room so it’s hard for fish to miss. Fish on like Donkey Kong!

[@mikezoskey8387]

This was great, I have been waiting for this video for a long time. Your video on fishing glide bates was super helpful too! Keep up the great work.

[@tacticalbassin]

Thanks Mike! In the video description we included a link to an older retrieves video we did that will be really helpful as well if you want to check it out.

[@killerphart]

Huddleston Deluxe has a new color coming out Friday

[@mrlrgmouth3692]

I was pre spawn fishing here in sandiego at lake poway .on 2/09/18 .was just going to see if the fish were moving up on beds.they rent electric bass boats ei . so I tied up a 8"live target Rainbow trout.and I slowed down to a crawl like you guys say.. all I felt was some weight on the end of my line and I was hooked up to 6 lb fat belly female .yep that was my first fish on a big trout imitation lure . I'm sold man .and got a few bites later and missed them but still feel confident in using this lure way more

[@bigbaitbrigade2702]

Great info as always Matt! I use your swimbait techniques with success and I live in southern New Jersey. Swimbaits work everywhere 👍

[@tacticalbassin]

Awesome!! Thanks for letting us know Greg!

[@alcav54]

I’ve never thrown a large swimbait but I am definitely going to gear up for next year

[@butcherhead64]

Another great video and learned more about swimbait fishing. I will be using these retrieves from here out

[@tacticalbassin]

Awesome Larry, thanks for taking the time to let us know!

[@butcherhead64]

You're welcome

[@bobmckinstry8201]

your very welcome gentlemen keep it reel thanks.

[@KAYSBRANCH]

I am so glad I watched this. You validated what I have always thought. I have irritated more bass into attacking a buzzbait. I wanted to ask, slow sinking? How slow is slow. I have a 6 inch 6th sense slow sink swimbait. What is the seconds to feet ratio?

[@nathanellis914]

If I'm in a hoodie and I start sweating by 9am I'm like " oh put on the Hud."🤣

[@bafishing8796]

thanks for the video and for the tips. I'd say that lure would be awsome for striper.

[@tacticalbassin]

It is!

[@thelivinlegend1]

Man. These last 3 videos got me stoked to throw the Hudd 24/7...

[@tacticalbassin]

Awesome! That's what we're here for :-)

[@sbach7224]

Great video's!!! I've made the transition to fishing some big baits thanks to your videos.

[@roboc714]

Do you boil the tails to get more action? My hudd is still in the bag and will throw it out very soon and most likely all winter

[@MRFLIP]

I throw a deps250 og and other big bait never owned a hud, but going to give a rof16 8" a chance this summer for striped bass. very great video as always

[@tacticalbassin]

Thanks for watching!

[@watchman316ly]

I love your approach and I know you share from experience! Thank you brother!

[@tacticalbassin]

You're welcome, thanks for watching!

[@keithschultz83]

Do you prefer the top set hook over the line through set up and maybe you could which set you would use for certain conditions.Thanks again Matt and Tim for your dedication to teaching about the thrill of fishing.

[@tacticalbassin]

We asbsolutely prefer top hooks when its an option. The fish stay pinned better and you land more of them.

[@cotetroy242]

thanks Matt once again. Troy from Massachusetts,theirs one manin this state thats got three gold pins, Biggest fish in the state for the year all on Huddlestons.Hopefully Dave's not watching your vids. Our state record is 15 .8 ,but that's unheard-of these days.

[@tacticalbassin]

Wow that's a MONSTER!! Stick to your guns Cote and you'll stick some giants on the hudd.

[@cotetroy242]

check out that fish Matt Google images(Walter something or other) Sampson pond 1975 15 8 through The ice . Than this clown gets one clearly no bigger than 8 lbs which is a good fish but gets a write up in out door life magazine how the biggest northern strain largemouth record was almost broken. I fish the pond in Gardner Ma he caught it at,Talked to so local tournament guys and said it was around 7 lbs. sorry about the rant but there are guys which are in pursuit of a true Giant around here and this guy makes us look Bad !!

[@brnowak_fishing]

Cool video Matt - I've been wanting to start throwing some swimbaits up here in Michigan and am thinking the Hudd 68 might be the right place to start next spring!

[@tacticalbassin]

Great choice!

[@jorgefidalgo1823]

Another great video! I have the huds I just need to start throwing them now.

[@tacticalbassin]

Thanks Jorge!

[@mcaetano2000]

Another GREAT video! Thanks! I'm really starting to fish swimbaits and jigs more (these are the two baits I fish the most now). Hope to see more videos about swimbait fishing from you in the near future. I'd like to see some tips on how to fish swimbaits from the bank or what swimbaits to use when fishing for northern strain bass.

[@tacticalbassin]

Thank you! There are a lot more swimbait videos coming. Believe it or not most of these bass we're catching are Northern Strain so all these baits will work great!

[@mcaetano2000]

That's great! I thought most of the bass you catch were florida strain. You make the best instructional bass videos I've ever seen! Many videos just show people catching fish or promoting some baits and tackle. You show exactly how you work the baits and what tackle and baits you use, without pushing people to buy specific baits and tackle. I visit your page or the youtube channel everyday, always looking for a new video, and it's so exciting when there's a new one! :) Keep up the good work!

[@tacticalbassin]

Thank you so much! We strive to walk that fine line of being honest about what we use without pushing product on others. We really appreciate you following all the content!

[@magnumlipripperhooked1768]

Great information.. with creeping the bait on the ground, the lake I fish at is very rocky.. I know for a fact if I drag it on the bottom I'm going to lose my Huddleston.. is losing expensive lure part of slow dragging it on the bottom?

[@simplecircuit]

the jerkbait description on the final retrieve is perfect. i used to fish the original LC Flash Minnow in clear water in NY. i could see bass come up and track it and i would just kill it. the bass wouldn't move an inch. maybe drift downards under it. then, without fail, giving a couple quick reels would make those bass commit to grabbing it.

[@tacticalbassin]

Exactly,=! we're on the same page. These true giants do the exact same thing right on the bottom.

[@reidarwordal]

great video guys! just getting into the hudd world so I appreciate the vid.

[@tacticalbassin]

Nice! You're going to have a blast!

[@bogeyboy4044]

I am just starting with big swimbaits so I been collecting assorted baits but, I am having trouble finding a reel I like. I bought a Hudd rod and I have an old garcia 6500C on it but casting is not what I like. I have been looking at the Diawa Lexa 400HD because of what I have been reading and watching on KZbin. I fish from the bank so I need castability and a deep spool so what I hear this is the one. Is it hype or the real deal? I am fishing (well not yet...health issues) for mainly Striper, Bass and Catfish. Is it worth 300 bucks?

[@paul4paws]

Always informative. Thanks Matt

[@tacticalbassin]

You're welcome Paul, thanks for watching!

[@paul4paws]

Matt, would you mind sharing what rod you like for the 8" Hudds? Thank you.

[@nigeldomingo1579]

Your vids make me more confident to throw big baits

[@tacticalbassin]

Awesome! That's what we're hoping to do.

[@jtbrokenharted]

Good to see ya back Matt. Hey I live in Acampo Cal. right off the Mokelumne River. Lots of trout lots of bass. I was just given an broken in swim bait. Its paints gone where it wobbles. Im excited to toss this thing coming up September/October when the Salmon run. Should I just buy a new one or can I salvage it?

[@yukichan7752]

Thanks for those tips again..keep it up mates...

[@tacticalbassin]

you're welcome, thanks for watching

[@joshualerche7370]

You and Tim rock! Love watching your vids, I need to book a trip sometime soon with you

[@tacticalbassin]

Thanks Joshua! Come on out, that would be fun!

[@dpm55]

I think your swimbait would be my PB. But I keep trying.

[@tacticalbassin]

Just keep going Dwayne and your turn will come.

[@Hunterjones2000]

What kind of line do you use ? and do you use braid to leader?

[@kyleschneider8962]

Yessssssss.... This is the video I've been waiting for. Are you throwing the regular top hook on these different retreives or do you opt to the BB rigging? Again... Awesome video.

[@tacticalbassin]

Always, always top hook. Not a fan of the BB rig or any trailer hooks.

[@kyleschneider8962]

Thanks for the tips. Looking forward to more of these!

[@Shanester66]

Thanks bro....Im still not entirely comfortable with throwing swimmers that big but Im working towards it! lol

[@Gshhxhc]

Great informational video

[@jacob11b]

i have a video of my first hudd fish(first time throwing one aswell) and i used the slow retrieve

[@tacticalbassin]

Great job!!

[@RealisticFishing]

Will these same techniques work for a 6 inch swim bait? Or is it just for really big baits?

[@tacticalbassin]

Its the exact same, great question.

[@tercelmiguel1984]

Great video as always.

[@tacticalbassin]

Thanks Miguel!

[@robertrobertson3754]

Hi Matt how do you slow crawl a big swim baits in a weedy bottom as I told you before I fish off a marinas dock in my lake and what swim baits do you recommend for my style of Lake Allsop can I use a snap thanks robert

[@erikellett78]

Awesome info. I'd like to see a video about multi jointed swimbaits like a triple trout. I'm dedicating all of 2017 to larger swimbaits and I'm eating up all the videos I can find. Starting with 6-8" baits as I live in Md. You guys are the deal keep the videos rolling.

[@tacticalbassin]

Try this glide bait video, a lot of this applies to the TT as well. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZm6fJqNrrqCi6c

[@dannyhuddleston8405]

Gf9

[@MrSmokeingood]

I have a Powell max 765 you think that's too light to throw Huds I'm gonna pair it with a shmianno Calcutta

[@bobmckinstry8201]

this video is the BEST.

[@tacticalbassin]

Thanks Bob!

[@loomisoutdoors5045]

Thanks Matt. That third retrieve used to be my secret....

[@garretthall2651]

loved the video especially because I'm trying to get into swimbaiting. one question though, if I'm mostly going to fish in lakes where trout are not present would it matter if I used a trout colored hudd and if so what color would be best? thanks

[@tacticalbassin]

In my opinion, it doesn't matter. If you have a forage base that one of their colors match then use that but here on Clearlake there are no trout and "rainbow trout" is still my favorite color of huddleston.

[@owenmurray1745]

Great vid! Had to rewatch it as I am trying to really get into swimbaits now. How do you differentiate between knocking rocks and a bite?

[@tacticalbassin]

You'll always wonder until it happens... its distinctly different. You won't be wondering any more.

[@Bransoud4]

do you typically only throw bigger swimbaits in the fall and winter when bass are bulking up? or pre and post spawn? summer?

[@blackbassbrawlers3849]

How long are you slow rolling back to the boat for? Do you go all the way until the bait starts to lift off the bottom or have you found the bite comes at a first certain percentage of the cast? Thanks for the video guys, I've been searching the past couple weeks on your channel for this kind of video. I thought you had made on already a while ago, but I guess I got what I've been looking for!

[@tacticalbassin]

Hey bud, thanks for watching. Come all the way to the boat. On a given day you'll find them biting on a certain part of the cast but that can change from day to day. There is an older video as well, if you drop down the video description its got links to all the products but it also has a link to that older video. Hope that helps too!

[@roboc714]

In this video you say there are better options now out there what do you recomend that equals or works better than a hudd?

[@ChristophScuba]

Thanks for taking time out of your day to make these very informative videos. I should be getting my first Huddleston in a day or two. What's a good not too expensive rod to use with the Huddleston delux 8 inch?

[@tacticalbassin]

Dobyns Fury 806: bit.ly/2bGvlVV

[@ChristophScuba]

TacticalBassin Thank you for the link.

[@kylegadd6277]

What is your favorite all time 8” Huddleston Rod? I don’t think you’ve gone over the rods before. I’ve watched a ton of your swimbait videos I’ve just saw some basic over views but never a really specified rod

[@dawsoncollins4167]

if you had to pick one color what would it be for the 12 inch Huddleston

[@tedmccarthy1401]

awesome video Matt!!! I am thinking back and the Swaver retrieval types are very similar with the Huddleston. So my big question is if I am throwing one or the other, what would you say is the major difference in retrieval? Thank you so much for your time and knowledge of bass fishing and keep up the good work Matt!!!!!

[@tacticalbassin]

The S-Waver is much more "reactive" meaning you do those things much more often to the bait. The huddleston, even when you're trying to be really reactive will only be done 2, maybe 3 times in the entire cast.

[@tedmccarthy1401]

awesome thanks that makes total sense!!!

[@dbassking209]

Hey matt when is the last time u fished Lake Don Pedro?

[@daniels4227]

What color would you throw in a lake in Central IL?

[@tomm1220]

great vid Mat. I'v just started throwing swimbaits this past three months. Would you be able to show the difference between using 200 size reels vs higher capacity reels. It seems they take up the same lpi. the 200s feel fine to me. Does it increase casting distance? Does it really matter? Would a video be possible comparing casting difference? Thanks for all your info

[@tacticalbassin]

We could probably do that. Main difference though is torque. Its not about storing line, its about being able to turn a giant's head that one time that you really need to so she doesn't come off.

[@tomm1220]

ahhh... good point

[@WizCudder1]

You're the man Matt. Also I ordered some dirty jigs finesse swim jigs and the tactical shad is sexxxxyyyyy. Awesome designs

[@tacticalbassin]

Awesome brother! Thanks for giving them a try!

[@andybowlin]

Another great info vid! Same retrieves in same areas for the spotted bass? Just with 68 special? Or glide bait since they like to suspend more?

[@tacticalbassin]

The spots will still slam the 8" no problem. They're vicious!

[@Tnj8228]

I do the same thing with really big bed fish. crawl it to them super slow then quick then kill it then quick again..like kvd says they didn't really want to bite it they just couldn't help it.

[@tacticalbassin]

Nice! That would totally work!

[@DavidC-ut3kk]

TacticalBassin hey Matt, when do you think the Hudd bite warms up in NorCal?

[@tacticalbassin]

We're in the middle of it Brother! Time to start chucking!!

[@TheBaitmanTV]

Another Great Video

[@tacticalbassin]

Thanks Brother!

[@MarkPolsky]

Can't wait to give this a try! Just what I was looking for! What kind of line do you prefer? I picked up my first big swimbait Rod. Starting to get ducks lined up! Thanks Matt

[@tacticalbassin]

Hey Mark! All the details of gear with links to each one is in the video description. We just starting doing that but its been going great so we'll continue with all future videos. Now you don't have to search for the gear, its all listed out. Hope that helps!

[@MarkPolsky]

TacticalBassin very cool thank you ! Somehow I missed that! I am in the east, Pennsylvania. Our lakes don't have trout. But lots of Shad as far as a starter bait I am sold on the Huddleston. I see Tackle-warehouse carries a green gizzard Shad option. Do you think that matching the hatch as they say is important? Should I stick to the tried and true trout?

[@tacticalbassin]

If there is a good match, definitely go with it! The trout is just a complex color that seems to get bit well but that doesn't make it the end all be all.

[@lamontgray6015]

I gotta get one or two

[@jjjj4022]

Hey Matt, Im going to be fishing Dixon Lake (HUGE BASS) down in southern california this winter for a few weeks. Stocked trout so the Hudd should be nice. But it is a very clear lake and m not sure what to use as a leader. 17 or 20 fluro too light for a 6 or 8inch hudd? I know you use 30 mono but that just seems like it would be too visible on a clearer lake that has fairly moderate pressure. Thanks!

[@alecblount8412]

I go straight 25 fluoro for both 6" and 8"

[@cavin5814]

Hey @Tacticalbassin I just got a Huddleston six inch in a phantom Shasta color do u think 25 pound mono is good and do u think it will work for lake Berryessa in CA?

[@austinbassin4420]

Dude I didn't know you were on the show Monster Fish !! I was watching an episode and here comes Matt lol. Nice

[@tacticalbassin]

Ha! That episode... what a mess. If they hadn't done all that fancy editing you would have watched me stick a 51 lb limit for 5 bass in less than 3 hours. :-) It was hands down the best bite I've ever seen!

[@austinbassin4420]

TacticalBassin that's just freekin crazy bro!!! 10 lb average .just awesome

[@tacticalbassin]

It was amazing! Had a 12.8 kicker that as I recall got called a lot bigger than that. None of that was my doing... once they left the lake I never saw it until it aired.

[@telefunkenyou47]

Boy, looking for this episode I realized how much content you got out there Matt n Tim. I don't think anyone in the industry can even come close to the vid time you've logged thats purely out of love for the art. Shit thats real cannot be denied. The whole industry will end up here eventually. Without TB I could have missed out on a lot of good memories. Thank you!

[@calebshockey3493]

Anyone recommend the Huddleston SWAMPTHING weedless im here where lots of pike minnows.

[@Altered76]

I was looking to get the ROF #5 but I see its not rigged with hooks. Or that is my understanding. Do you guys have a video on how you set up the bait itself? The size and style hook(s) etc. Oh and great video on the retrieves.

[@tacticalbassin]

The ROF 5 with jig hook exists but they're really hard to find. We typically just get the ROF 12 and call it good. We don't have a full rigging video but we'll probably do one soon.

[@bloodcat12]

Do you guys do the "Butch Brown rigging" of any other sort of hook modifications to these? I think I remember watching an older video where you said you leave the hook alone, but I'm not sure.

[@jdlancaster1357]

Yeah they don't like the stinger hooks, they say it's better to leave the jig hook on

[@tacticalbassin]

Jeffrey nailed it. We throw the bare jig hook, you're so much better off. Without going into all the details I'll just say that I don't agree with the BB rigging method. The solid jig hook is a phenomenal option. -Matt

[@bloodcat12]

Cool. Thanks, Jeffrey and Matt!

[@adamcaldwell553]

Everyone talks about top-water blow up's but they aren't anything like a bass hitting the Megabass Magdraft 6'' swimbait.

[@gypsygypsy7185]

Hey mat big fan I'm from Wisconsin I wanna throw one of these my lake has lake trout so what is a good color and depth to target around this time ? That's one thing I can't figure out what depths to throw and colors to use ?

[@tacticalbassin]

Just chuck it shallow and treat it like a big spinnerbait this time of year. Go with regular rainbow trout, they won't be that picky its just an easy meal.

[@brandonsor9949]

Great Info! i learned a lot. which rod are you using in this video?

[@tacticalbassin]

In the video that is an older version of the Dobyns 807 Mag seen here bit.ly/2aivwYX

[@austinbassin4420]

Sorry for all the questions but just one more please lol. Is the rainbow trout color good for places that have no trout?

[@tacticalbassin]

Yes it is. Here on Clearlake we have no trout but they're still willing to eat it.

[@mr.fatbasstard648]

Slow as you can go then slow down some more! If I feel a ticking strike or a fish bump I don't slow down or speed up my retrieve I'll stay there as long as possible without stopping hoping to piss them off. If I have followers (a sign of more active fish) I'll make a second cast covering the same area and use an occasional side sweep flick n pause retrieve that induces an about-face to my swim bait. One other retrieve that I like to use, is None!! A dead-stick or drifting floaty in clear water over a tapering point or drop off or a shallow weed bed shoreline.

[@tacticalbassin]

You have more patience than me... I HATE deadsticking! I've caught my share of fishing doing it but man I hate it! I'd rather stare at a bobber lol

[@mr.fatbasstard648]

+TacticalBassin lmao I hear you! I usually swimbait when the conditions are right and I'm by myself. If I'm swimbait fishing with somebody else they usually want to throw me in the water. Especially my son who is a cranking maniac! lol

[@jordanb4371]

Great video Matt! Question, in another video you talked about for shad lakes you recommend the JSJ Hitch 6. Do you still think that is the best soft bodied swimbait for shad lakes or is there another you would recommend?

[@tacticalbassin]

That is an AWESOME option. The only other one that immediately comes to mind would be the Osprey Tournament Talon and if you drop down the video description of this video we talked about/included links to both. You're way ahead of the curve!

[@jordanb4371]

Thanks for the response! Just ordered one off TW. Looking forward to hitting the lake soon and trying for my PB.

[@tacticalbassin]

Nice! Good luck Jordan!