EVERYTHING You NEED To Know About DEEP DIVING Jerkbaits!!! Tips And Tricks!!

[@ceb2-1981]

Good to see friends enjoying themselves while they educate us on their passion. This channel rocks!

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

Thank you for watching! and thank you for the nice feedback!

[@bryceslavik6730]

Awesome video. Video that I absolutely relate to. In 2000 I discovered lucky craft and got the Stacey 90s! Fished CJ Strike in Mountainhome Idaho on 1 April and put them in the boat!! Smallies! I have a box totally dedicated to Stacey 90s! I also found a technique that works good with the 90s. That when fishing 1 to 10 feet deep you can use it as a crankbait and just slowly sweep it over the rocks, “bolder size” and that bill will bang those rocks and it absolutely kills them. That’s when the fish are moving up from deeper water! Now I have a box solely dedicated to megabass jerk baits. I discovered megabass one year ago. I must be living under a rock. Lol

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

The only important thing is that you discovered it! :)!

[@wpgordone352]

Hey Friend , Your Not Alone !! I discovered Megabass about a year and a half ago myself !! They are Phenomenal Baits in Many Techniques used for Bass Fishing !!

[@trentfindley7212]

Since I'm buying the 10k mystery box next year, yall should incorporate a guided trip with yalls boy. If not i would settle with Griff picking me up from the airport with his favorite "cheap cigarettes" or Scooby snacks!!

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

Done 😂

[@shadybanks8625]

Great Video guys!!! I'm glad y'all covered some baits that I don't have yet. One bait that deserves an honorable mention is the old Megabass Live-X Leviathan... It's not great in the coldest of water but in late Winter when they start staging it's the best one I have found. It's less about jerking and more about different length pulls. When the water warms more and they get shallower the Live-X Margay is the best bait Megabass has ever made. Julius should get a few...They will work all throughout the year on tour.

[@aaronthompson9210]

Awesome video guys. I just picked up a Levante jerkbait rod can’t wait for spring

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

Hurry spring!!!!

[@Nate_Cross]

This was one helluva video. Nice job, fellas

[@Huntn_fish365]

He’s the first person Ive heard talk about using a feather treble on the front hook. 🙌🏽 👍🏽

[@miketurenne7204]

Hey I love watching you and your boy. He is quite fun. Haven't watched this one with him yet but here is my question. How many times does he say........ Yeah? Comon guys guess? I bet hundreds. Does he say it over 500 times?

[@1jimif]

Thanks for some great info. I'm in N.Florida, almost Georgia. The lakes near me fish a little different then the rest of the state. I like going down those rabbit holes because thinking outside of the box is often the way to catch fish, when everyone else is focused on the same old tactics. I actually was throwing some vintage lures I have had for like 30 years and was catching fish on them. I have a couple old white red head Bass Oreno's, slugos, hush puppies, and slugo SS's. It seemed more productive then 30 years ago when everyone was throwing those baits.. still loving the mega bass vision 110+1, and the xnanahan +1,+2...but the vintage lures were working for me the past couple weeks....jimi

[@CookingandFishing]

Jackall needs to bring back the Squirrel 79DD!

[@frankhunt5018]

When do you use a Squirrel 79DD vs. a 110+1, 110jr +1 or 110+2?

[@gregstott8109]

I was going to say the same thing. Glad I bought a bunch back in the day. Such a good bait, don’t know why they discontinued it.

[@CookingandFishing]

@@frankhunt5018 When I want a great big fat one to bite :)

[@CookingandFishing]

@@gregstott8109 Wanna sell/trade a couple? lol...they are great baits for sure

[@Tbowie13]

Yeah Hippie, I have feathered trebles like alot of guys have a regular treble hook box. I think I've bought out the Hook Ups feathered treble stock a few times...lol. Sometimes a plus 2 rigged to stay up higher is a great trick when they're finicky. I think one important take away is the deeper the presentation the more important the angler input and the quality if equipment...eps with the MB +2. Those Katsuagi hooks are fine with 10lb in open water...I just play em out alot more. It's hard to beat the MB hooks when they are just swiping baits cause if they touch em, they're hooked! One last thing...tear it up this year Julius, you got the skills dude!

[@keithjensen9920]

Very good guys!

[@morganswisher1937]

Thanks for a great in-depth video

[@wilmerpruitt6324]

Very informative, provokes thought

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

Thank you 🍻🙏

[@kylecampbell3]

A few years ago i bought a handfull of the Vision 110R +2 from you guys and they are my favorite jerbaits. Running out of them :S

[@edwinro77]

picked up most of the NISHINE and RAID lineups yesterday

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

Thank you for your business!

[@gilvaladez2943]

Awesome Vid... All I got to say is "YEAH" :)

[@Tbowie13]

Love the MB JB rods, they are soo hard to beat. Paired up with an Aldebaren the 110 special is freaking amazing! They're light as a 🪶! It really us shocking!

[@willembry5469]

Raid stuff is sick. I’m addicted to their KZbin channel

[@blahblahmilbury]

That 100DR is one of my smallmouth go-to's here in michigan in cold prespawn waters and really late fall.

[@tetatitmen3033]

I have to visit next time I'm in the Zona! If for nothing else sum merch

[@grunion721]

Love the Staysee, recently been catching them on the Staysee 80 collab Esa Gill.

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

Awesome! Stoked that’s working for you! 👊🍻

[@scottraybourn3593]

I just got a ronin and a stella 2500. Throwing mainly pointer 78 up to 110. For mostly smallies and trout. I have been a die hard seguar braid fan for many years. I would like to try the defiler d braid. Could you please give me line weight recommendation. Thanks you guys are the best !

[@justonemorecast]

Loving the deep dive about these lures. I was thinking about getting the evergreen combat stick for a jerkbait rod. It looks like they're all sold out because of your great promo. Will the promo still be available if someone ordered a rod that is on back order?

[@joshwhite8055]

I think the deal is "turn over" . Yes the Bass follow bait but at the end of the day - the bait breathes the same way as the predator fish . When the thermocline flips and the oxygen content in the water is on the bottom - the bait will naturally start getting deeper , in turn so will the Bass

[@unfi6798]

Jerk baits....tip tops the one.! Good on ya' mun.!

[@dong8307]

Great info on the 110+2. Purchased 4 or 5 of these from you guys and haven’t had much luck. Will try your tips next week on Tenkiller. Cheers and Happy New Year. 🎉

[@deangruwell6555]

I fish lake mead .. very deep lake .. I usually grab a plus 2 over any other .. they always work .. don’t give up on the 2s

[@shmangledangle835]

This video is actually perfect timing. I been trying to get a Windbuster so I checked out your video on rod alternatives. I saw the Steez AGS utility player spin and NRX 822s SYR. I’m gonna get one of these two. I want that Windbuster sensitivity for bottom contact but be able to swap to a jerk bait or crank. I fish big lakes on a yak so I want a flex rod for that stuff. I’m getting an Exist. My question is which rod rod should I lean towards and should I go 2500 or 3000? Typically I’m throwing lighter weights and for hardbaits 5/8th is about where I’m maxing out. I was wondering if you could help me out. Thanks for the awesome content as always!

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

The Steez for bottom contact is amazing, but if you want it to toss a little jerkbait too - the NRX+ SYR would be better

[@shmangledangle835]

Awesome! Looks like there’s a few SYRs in stock! Looking forward to grabbing the rod off the store. Thanks again guys!

[@ryanhernandez4957]

Hey love the videos, question I have bunch of mega bass jerkbaits shallow and deep dive. I have float tube so I'm low to water. You talk about jerking the bait too hard. What would recommend for some one like me as far as jerking the bait.

[@seatroutking7555]

Great info 🎣👍🏻 anybody know where to pick up the best deal on a 22 stella

[@yoloomis]

Was hoping you guys cover the Deps bailsong. Please in your future

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

Ok!

[@gavinbutler4054]

So based off your advice on Instagram, I’m preordering the 110 special for dedicated +2 use. I’m normally a straight 10# fluoro guy with my jerkbaits. What test mono/what brand would you use? I kinda like the defiler mono. Would you prefer a bantam in a 7 ratio or a metanium in a 7 ratio?

[@gustavotellez5358]

Love Megabass jerkbaits. I own a good number of them. Some jerkbaits, mainly the 110s, have cracked beaks out of the package, and/or their beaks will break during fishing. I have 4 almost brand new jerkbaits that have this problem. Is there anything I can do to get them repaired or replaced?

[@deangruwell6555]

Stop bouncing them off rocks 😉😉.. no but really .. I’ve prolly 120 Megabass jerk baits .. all sizes etc .. I’ve NEVER busted a bill or had one crack ..

[@melissamessmer6544]

110 plus 1 junior does the trick where I fish in winter and I mean below 40 degree water temperature

[@B3nnyboy]

Would be awesome if you guys carried the 110 r+3

[@deangruwell6555]

Right … I’ve a few plus 3’s in my tackle .. blows my mind they don’t sell em .. love the 3’s on lake mead

[@paulenglish1741]

Iam coming to Phoenix in March to fish and stop in to the hookup tackle I was wondering what the bass are doing that time of year. Will the spawn have started by then?? Help Ben!!

[@deangruwell6555]

Old time phx angler here … march im throwing Megabass + 1 .. cinnamon wacky rig worms - still no action bottom bounce some spoons / Lv500’s … best March lakes are Roosevelt & Alamo (( Alamo in March you’ll slay em on a chrome lipless crank )) bit of a drive though from phx

[@paulenglish1741]

@@deangruwell6555 Thanks Dean!!!

[@depalebe]

Still fishing the Megabass Live-X Revenge.

[@Huntn_fish365]

Yeah 😂 🍻

[@willembry5469]

I’d love to get my hands on an Orochi XXX one ten stick but they’re discontinued 😢

[@Malysandacz]

What is the difference between Lightning Staysee and Staysee? Where does the price difference comes from?

[@wilmerpruitt6324]

Does the Pointer Minnow 100 DD have rattlers similar to the regular Pointer 100????

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

Yes

[@wilmerpruitt6324]

@@thehookuptackle_usa Outstanding, I was hoping it did...Thank you for responding.

[@Usuario-23]

Ok my friends Help me with this question. I got a shimano 6.2:1 gear ratio. But i feel like is not helping me to get down quickly. What reel do y’all used for jerkbait.

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

6:1 or 7:1. Just make sure the reel isn’t too fast that it picks up too much line on the pause

[@Veritas84Aequitas]

I would look into the lure you're throwing, using straight fluoro (if not already), tungsten strips and/or heavier hauge hooks. Personally I use a 3000 size / 6 spd spinning reel and it works great so I wouldn't necessarily focus on gear ratio being a main issue. If you apply the above, cast out, reel slightly to position the bait (to avoid tangle/foul retrieve) , count it down, then start retrieve at required depth it will help. There are many variables in dialing in this technique and every lake I fish up here in Ontario can range quite drastically in terms of modification for that specific body of water. Hope this helps slightly and good luck

[@deangruwell6555]

How is it that I have Megabass plus 3’s in my tackle .. yet you don’t sell 3’s - 🤔

[@peteremerson4777]

Me too. Surprised not to hear more about the plus 3…

[@DHW448]

That's the guy(Julius)that went on tour, correct?? How is here doing? Is he having fun?

[@ronaldcox2741]

Donating from what i seen in the BASS standings 😆

[@Pierrepadda]

Why is there no +3 Megabass in the U.S. we have them in Sweden/EU

[@MadMaxx89]

erie 115md? Yes its a medium diver but with 2 outer weights it'll fish deeper than all these. When are we getting a Hiroshi Nishine interview lol

[@ArtChannel09]

Can you guys recommend reels and gear ratios when you recommend rods in your videos?

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

sure! In this case, a 6:1 or low speed 7:1 would be the preferred gear ratio.

[@ArtChannel09]

Thanks man ! For your future videos we would love to hear what you guys recommend for both brand/model of reel and the gear ratio to go along with your rod recommendations

[@kerryschallon8879]

Great video. Up here in Missouri Ozarks I really like to use the Vision 110 jr +1...I may add a little weight so it slow sinks..but usually I like it to suspend. I do still love the Stacy though.

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

The +1 jr is an awesome bait! Glad it working for you! 👍🍻

[@jeremyduncan9165]

Going deep is always better

[@dant8213]

Except when it's shallow...

[@jamesbarron1202]

Jeff’s probably laid up with a after Christmas Orion hangover 🤕

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

That would be nice, but let's be honest...

[@jamesbarron1202]

@@thehookuptackle_usa I thought he might have gave in a tried one since it was the holiday.

[@thomasindler1576]

These videos are. dangerous! So many good.presatation and new baits. And rods!!. Thanks.

[@ThomasShue]

Why not use a spy bait of your want to go deep?

[@gregoryschwab6008]

Excellent content. It might be a bit persnickety, however, Mr. Hippie’s habit of constantly saying ‘ya’ is distracting and annoying.

[@Citybassing]

If this video had no image, lord Jesus. All the jerking would sound crazy 😂😂😂😂