I avoided strolling because I assumed it was just an FFS technique. After watching the last video tutorial all about strolling, I decided to give it a shot for late fall smallmouth on the St. Croix River. Couldn’t believe I hooked up on my first cast! No electronics needed! Thanks for opening my eyes to this technique!
@treehunter122 күн бұрын
People have been doing this since the day the first man fished. It was first called twitching and it was a panfish technique.
@erk67823 күн бұрын
This old dog has learned a new trick. Started strolling last year and I love it. I don’t have ffs and I have been very successful. Bought into the rods reels and tackle. Love my Raid Gladiator Max Queen with stinger tip.😎❤️🎣👍
@tacticalbassin23 күн бұрын
Thanks for sharing!!
@Justin_Mooney1123 күн бұрын
I dive head first into all rabbit holes , can’t tell ya how much appreciate you guys doin this everyday !!!!!!
@tacticalbassin23 күн бұрын
Thank you Justin. We appreciate you too!
@Justin_Mooney1123 күн бұрын
@ absolutely an always boyz
@lexm022 күн бұрын
The Berkley Champ Minnow is another very very good strolling bait, definitely overlooked
@FishingWithChris_Tv23 күн бұрын
Been using the strolling technique for crappie for years. So much so that I don’t realize I’m doing it until I’m unhooking a crappie 😂
@justinmalone864022 күн бұрын
No wonder why we always catch nice bass when we’re crappie (speck) fishing down
@Hatedepot23 күн бұрын
Best strolling jighead & bait combo is the megabass okashira & strike king baby-z 3.5 minnow
@I.like.fishing.6022 күн бұрын
Great technique. I grew up throwing this in the SoCal harbors for halibut and spotted bay bass
@BorneoFishStation23 күн бұрын
Can't wait to try strolling for snakehead🤔
@samuelsellers382923 күн бұрын
So the cool thing I have found out is that the strolling baits are opening up more trailers for Scrounger heads
@trentfranks450723 күн бұрын
That’s how I feel. I feel like my scrounger heads have a the action they are talking about just by retrieving.
@graydavis913922 күн бұрын
@@trentfranks4507the strolling technique is more finesse than a scrounger head. Sometimes that plays a huge deal
@nofx2108122 күн бұрын
So freaking stoked that you guys did a Strolling buyers guide!!!!🎣 I have caught a dozen or so with my bait just hanging off the bow of my kayak!! 😂
@toddpossum23 күн бұрын
Thanks!
@tacticalbassin23 күн бұрын
No problem!
@kasenisfishing23 күн бұрын
Yessir this is the one i was waiting on i will watch it later!
@garyplowman583823 күн бұрын
Great video guys I have to get into strolling I haven't really fished in that way
@greghiday20 күн бұрын
Great video guys. Love this category.
@RworldKM23 күн бұрын
One tip I've learnt is instead of tying direct, use a snap instead. Particularly that kind with an oval loop. That strolling action will be emphasised a while lot more as you twitch your rod tip.
@charlesnorton244122 күн бұрын
You guys are crushing legit as usual! Can hardly wait for the next one 😁
@bobfishnut21 күн бұрын
Just wanted to say that I dove into this video and my pocket again! Great job Matt and Tim! I found the Deps bait, too!
@tacticalbassin21 күн бұрын
Thanks for the positive feedback and nice job! Those are hard to find!
@bobfishnut21 күн бұрын
@@tacticalbassin I confess that I need to fast from Buyers Guide videos and will resume after my funds are replenished! 🤣
@LordStone723 күн бұрын
Just caught my pb smallmouth strolling. No ffs or other electronics. I was covering water on a grass line next to a river channel. Ended up catching 16 fish on a bluebird post frontal do nothing day on the same bait. It’s amazing how well it works.
@Micah-dy7zo22 күн бұрын
Them queen tackle rolling strolling heads paired with a baby Z too been really good for me lately
@haydenbarnett449123 күн бұрын
Woo #25😂😂 love your videos guys!
@GMAN_Fishin23 күн бұрын
I was wondering how you guys prepped your boat for winter fishing or if you have ever made a video on it? I really appreciate the commitment to a video every day.
@tegteg79822 күн бұрын
Drift minnow is where it’s been for me
@jimharrison537622 күн бұрын
My favorite is the cast echo shad on a queen rollin strollin tungsten jig head. The line tie sits behind the ball head so it runs much like a rattle trap except it has that rolling action. Check em out!! When used with ffs it pops on the screen.. Your bait is much easier to pick up. Oh yeah.. The echo shad has a built in glass rattle that makes it click when you are retrieving the bait. If you reel it slow... You don't have to shake it at all to get it to roll.
@tacticalbassin21 күн бұрын
We're very familiar with that setup 👍 That queen head is very unique.
@thadgeorge498422 күн бұрын
Thanks guys
@hunterkingfishing625323 күн бұрын
Looking forward to trying out the mooch minnow from crush city when they release
@chriscurtis857722 күн бұрын
I've already started to get in the technique take your very much for showing me how to do that with the soft plastic beads like those yes I have a open face with you and to be cashier I could do that technique you or guys are pretty good fisherman I like me
@mattfast700623 күн бұрын
No Jackall Drift Fry?? That's the best one!
@xDx0xUxGx23 күн бұрын
Have you guys tried the Keitech Shad Impact for this? They have the right flat sided shape and a lot of colors. I was considering ordering some to try, but wanted your opinion first.
@lpbass836922 күн бұрын
Smoke them on goby but i dont talk about it
@chiefasaurus_rex998720 күн бұрын
The BR Fish is ALWAYS tied on in my boat, especially given I fish these herring lake with spotted bass.
@peterdroste587922 күн бұрын
I really enjoyed this video on strolling! I learned a lot about this popular technique! Why did you mention the Japanese technique with 90 degree jig hook with nail nose weight or Core Tackle’s Hover rig?
@tobiaslaman22 күн бұрын
Hey Guys awesome video! Will you guys do a dedicated BFS eventually?
@tacticalbassin22 күн бұрын
Yes 👍🏼
@midwestfischerman23 күн бұрын
Tim and Matt, for us bank anglers what do you think of fishing a midstrolling minnow and jighead under a float, like a float 'n fly? Do you think the traditional float 'n fly with fluttering marabou is still better under a float?
@rhodesianhunter936023 күн бұрын
I’m sure it will work, I’ve done it plastic hellgramites for smallmouth.
@tacticalbassin22 күн бұрын
I'd say marabou would still be your best option. You'd have to find the perfect float for every head size to get just the right bob to get the bait rocking. I'm not saying it couldn't be done, but it would be a huge project.
@midwestfischerman22 күн бұрын
@@tacticalbassin Thanks for replying! It's back up to 60°F today in the Chicago area, so no float 'n flies yet! I hope to chuck some spinnerbaits and jerkbaits this afternoon.👍🏻🎣
@rogerbrand22323 күн бұрын
Great video. You guys left out what jigheads you use with the 7in armor shad. Could you share that please.
@FreedomFishing23 күн бұрын
A cheaper alternative to the BR Head by DUO is the 3" Yum FFS Minnow with a 1/16 oz jig head. It's not perfect, but with a soft tip rod and light line it will do a very similar action while not sinking as hard.
@trentfranks450723 күн бұрын
I just picked up a pack for 4 bucks yesterday. You prefer a Regular ball head or a “strolling” Specific head?
@chriscurtis857722 күн бұрын
I have a dinner nephew that is still a little but when he gets older I am going to show him some good techniques that you show me 👶🏻🧒🏻
@Fishing_Rod_Engineer22 күн бұрын
Have you tried the Jackall drift fry?
@robertkuzak931123 күн бұрын
Would the nrx +852s be able to throw the strolling baits and heads
@lpbass836923 күн бұрын
Thanks for all the work guys.What do you think of the stroll shads on a stealth chatterbait as far as hunting action goes.
@tacticalbassin22 күн бұрын
AMAZING!!!
@rhodesianhunter936023 күн бұрын
Have you guys messed with the X10 Medusa yet? I’ve heard good things about it.
@jasonwilliams887523 күн бұрын
Matt cracks me up. I wanna see how many rods are on the deck of his boat? Lol ever video he says I got this on the deck of my boat year around.
@richardbossman987522 күн бұрын
He secretly fishes from an aircraft carrier. I imagine a scene like from the original Matrix movie, “I need fishing rods, lots of fishing rods”
@jasonwilliams887522 күн бұрын
Lol he rocks.
@Straight_Kash23 күн бұрын
Have you ever tried using the Megabass P5 Flyssa for this technique?
@tacticalbassin22 күн бұрын
Yes, but the length makes it a bit cumbersome.
@theoriginaltech01923 күн бұрын
Oh boy!
@midwestfischerman23 күн бұрын
1st
@toddpossum23 күн бұрын
Shoots!
@brianwills439822 күн бұрын
If you think these baits are good for freshwater, try them in the kelp beds for calico bass, slay all day on a darter head.
@KyleSteele-jb2wx22 күн бұрын
Gonna take a Green Sturgeon for a stroll later.
@rodneychandler822 күн бұрын
Problem with the Sakamat shad is it's always out of stock on TW
@trentfranks450723 күн бұрын
I tried the rolling strolling head and I felt the action was not what I expected. Have yall tried the cast echo? I’d love to see some of their stuff on here.
@tacticalbassin22 күн бұрын
Yes, we've used it. There aren't many baits in this category we haven't purchased and tried.
@trentfranks450722 күн бұрын
@ appreciate that. The baits are highly marketed around me at Lake Lanier bait shops.
@jamesbarron120223 күн бұрын
Which one of those longer baits has the best action similar to a multi joint swimbait on a steady faster retrieve? I know one looks great fished fast but I forget which one.
@k.g.533922 күн бұрын
7" damiki will do ya
@jamesbarron120222 күн бұрын
@ that’s it. I saw the advertisement video a while back and couldn’t remember which one.
@stewboyslabs157823 күн бұрын
Shimano Exprides seem to be sold out on backorder, is there a model you would recommend in the Zodias line? Thanks!
@tacticalbassin22 күн бұрын
In the Zodias, the closest you're going to get is the 6'9" Medium. It's not a solid tip, but it does a great job. Here's a direct link: bit.ly/2jOUXAO
@psychot654918 күн бұрын
Has anybody tried the Megabass Whipsnake Rod out for this technique??
@jb46n292 күн бұрын
Did you end buying the whipsnake?
@Stormraishin23 күн бұрын
love the info but bummed that most of these recommended rods/reels are from brands that are exempt from the black friday month sales
@raytubach898823 күн бұрын
These ARE on sale. Just add to cart and you’ll see the sale price
@Stormraishin23 күн бұрын
@raytubach8988 when I add shimano rods they don't work. Also the fine print says they don't
@slag736223 күн бұрын
The discount shows up after you checkout. If not, cancel the order.
@raytubach898823 күн бұрын
@@Stormraishin sorry, slag7362 has the answer. 👍🏻 I knew I did it, I just wasn’t clear on the whole deal…
@BorneoFishStation23 күн бұрын
Keitech should do 4.8 fat swing minnow😂
@kylebrandstattfishing727021 күн бұрын
What size head on the 7” armor shad?
@tacticalbassin21 күн бұрын
3/8 - 1/2 oz
@kylebrandstattfishing727021 күн бұрын
@ hook size?
@bobbyquinn18022 күн бұрын
Is this a spinning rod only technique?
@tacticalbassin22 күн бұрын
It's definitely easier on spinning.
@bobbyquinn18022 күн бұрын
@@tacticalbassinalright thanks!
@erk67823 күн бұрын
😎🎣❤️
@KyleSteele-jb2wx22 күн бұрын
Does anyone do this for walleye 😅😅 😮
@northernbassalliance144223 күн бұрын
lol yall woudl put this out the day after i bought a bunch of strolling stuff.
@timtuchek966223 күн бұрын
Hey Matt the crush city freeloader is a rip off of the Hogfarmer bait.
@squonto4723 күн бұрын
Wait….are you suggesting that a lure company COPIED a successful lure from another company??!!!!!!
@Psilo33__23 күн бұрын
@@squonto47wait till they hear about the Googan x 6th sense drama 😂
@fishinfrenzy254423 күн бұрын
Idk pretty similar but the hog farmer bait is round and the other has flat sides so
@tacticalbassin22 күн бұрын
Oh, there is no question where its inspiration came from, but the final product has a different action/consistency. We're Spunk Shad fanatics but for strolling, they're uniquely different.
@dylanpicquet814923 күн бұрын
I fish from the bank
@midwestfischerman23 күн бұрын
Call me crazy, but I think us bank anglers can do "modified" mid-strolling under a float. Maybe we cannot impart the same exact shake and quiver, but as an ice angler for a few months each year I think anglers often impart too much action when vertical jigging. Under a float away from the bank, that should NOT be a problem.
@PhillipLeslie-tx5lh23 күн бұрын
Me too I caught a ton strolling this summer it works
@paulgiannetto531723 күн бұрын
How about one for bank and pond fishers. Not everyone goes around with a boat under their arse.