These Minnow Lures Are Better Than Live Bait!

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Matt Stefan Fishing

Matt Stefan Fishing

Күн бұрын

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@brandonfbomb_2327
@brandonfbomb_2327 2 ай бұрын
Tip for broke folks. If you have small boot tails, you can trim the sides of the boot to create tighter swimming action. When you do have money for tackle, definitely support Mr Stefan, but this might help tide you over. Thanks for the college of bass fishing knowledge Matt, tight lines!
@MattStefanFishing
@MattStefanFishing 2 ай бұрын
yep i did a video on that tip
@Thenatural56-iz5xb
@Thenatural56-iz5xb 2 ай бұрын
70's to 2000's we used finesse baits in California fished on a "Split Shot Rig" a rig that is rarely fished outside of the West Coast area.........2.34" to 3" Reapers.....Smoke, Salt and Pepper, Green Weine were the favorites back in the day.....6lbs. #3 to #5 Round Split Shot...#6 or #4 Worm Hook, pinch the shot about 18 to 24" above the hook................Cast out, fish it up hill or on flats........Deadly bait.........True Finesse fishing.............Not what they do today.......................
@MattStefanFishing
@MattStefanFishing 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing!
@khuber4385
@khuber4385 Ай бұрын
Reaper madness!! True fish catchers!!
@georgemcdonald4559
@georgemcdonald4559 2 ай бұрын
I use the megabass hazedong 3 inch shad with a yokashira screwhead jig
@MattStefanFishing
@MattStefanFishing 2 ай бұрын
i like it
@BBRYNERFISHING
@BBRYNERFISHING 2 ай бұрын
Going to try some of these this weekend on drop shot and swim bait style. The Zman Slim Swimz is a great one too. Looking forward to any late fall/winter videos!
@MattStefanFishing
@MattStefanFishing 2 ай бұрын
awesome!
@walterwest7457
@walterwest7457 2 ай бұрын
I like some of the Bobby Garland crappy lures in the larger 2 1/2 inch size. Color doesn’t seem to be a big deal, it’s more about fishing them slower around cover.
@MattStefanFishing
@MattStefanFishing 2 ай бұрын
Me too!
@ericwakeman6665
@ericwakeman6665 2 ай бұрын
There is a small scale manufacturer here in Michigan called Lake Effect Lures & I’ve had INSANE luck on their 3” Feisty Fry this season. Bass (S&L-M) walleye northern trout all have loved it. Caught an absolute BEAST of a resident brown on one (27”) in March.
@MattStefanFishing
@MattStefanFishing 2 ай бұрын
ill check them out!
@edwardwicht5271
@edwardwicht5271 2 ай бұрын
Not soft plastic, but I’ve had a couple really good days fishing a MB X-70 jerkbait. It killed! Going to try the X-80bfs as well. (It’s even smaller.)
@MattStefanFishing
@MattStefanFishing 2 ай бұрын
thanks for sharing
@Jeeg_Quebec_CAN
@Jeeg_Quebec_CAN 2 ай бұрын
We have a company here that make a slender minnow style bait, similar to the easy shiner. It often outperforms fatter, rounder swimbaits this time of year! Gotta go see if the local tackle shop has those Berkley drip minnows though, seems to be an awesome dropshot bait as you mentionned... So helpful and inspiring to have you make those daily videos, keep it up Matt!! 👍
@MattStefanFishing
@MattStefanFishing 2 ай бұрын
ill keep making them if you keep watching them!
@TmarkHigg-br4kw
@TmarkHigg-br4kw 2 ай бұрын
Biggest smallie I ever caught was on Pickwick on the bluffs using a 1/6 crappie bucktail jighead. I saw a huge bait ball with 1 inch minnows. Smallies were running them on the bluff.
@MattStefanFishing
@MattStefanFishing 2 ай бұрын
Awesome
@BigSlootAdventures
@BigSlootAdventures 2 ай бұрын
The Keitech Easy Shiner on the Cool Baits 1/4 oz underspin has been deadly in the shallows here on Clearlake CA this month. Slaying the littles and hooking the big’s
@MattStefanFishing
@MattStefanFishing 2 ай бұрын
awesome!
@Joshthetruthseeker
@Joshthetruthseeker Ай бұрын
Ive been killing with the keitech this fall
@donkimmel9375
@donkimmel9375 2 ай бұрын
I read the specs on your signature hover rig rod on Mud Hole and see now the versatility of the rod and uses...Looking forward to building it...
@MattStefanFishing
@MattStefanFishing 2 ай бұрын
i love it
@justonemorecast
@justonemorecast 2 ай бұрын
I just bought a pack of the tiny flukes in the baby bass color, they look great. I picked up some 2" power minnows too. I was using them for drop shotting and on a lead head under a slip bobber.
@MattStefanFishing
@MattStefanFishing 2 ай бұрын
Good luck!
@reeltime1
@reeltime1 2 ай бұрын
I'm using both the Megabass Hazedong and Lunkerhunt Swim Bento. Both are spot slayers here in Northern California.
@MattStefanFishing
@MattStefanFishing 2 ай бұрын
they are good ones!
@LoadtheBoatwithZach
@LoadtheBoatwithZach 2 ай бұрын
Good video. Love the ez shinners, will have to try the drip minnows. When I can't get bit I break out the gulp minnows. I hate using them because they are a bit messy and smell bad but I have caught fish from alaska to florida in fresh and salt on them.
@MattStefanFishing
@MattStefanFishing 2 ай бұрын
Go for it
@fishinfanaticstv
@fishinfanaticstv 2 ай бұрын
Berkley gulp minnows work well too
@MattStefanFishing
@MattStefanFishing 2 ай бұрын
Yep
@cpntexas_x
@cpntexas_x 2 ай бұрын
Great video! Small minnows are the base of both salt and freshwater. I've caught 5lb speckled trout, 19 inch white bass ( double rigged 2 at a time), bass and crappie on the lunker city 2 1/2 minnow when everything else was to big. Dr. Fish soft plastic 3inch minnows on a scrounger head are also great, and roll on a straight retrieve, no tip wiggling required. Looks a lot like a fish arrow but with a forked tail.
@MattStefanFishing
@MattStefanFishing 2 ай бұрын
Yep
@douglasspickler4925
@douglasspickler4925 2 ай бұрын
I agree those baits are realistic looking. In fact, the wife cut up some thinking they were anchovies and put them on a pizza. 😂
@MattStefanFishing
@MattStefanFishing 2 ай бұрын
haha
@Royboy50
@Royboy50 6 күн бұрын
Hope you told the wife how lovely they were,no point creating an argument 😮😅
@mcvideo8686
@mcvideo8686 2 ай бұрын
The Castaic Baits Jerky J was pretty much a ffs minnow like 20 years ago and so realistic. It's one of the best drop shot baits , runner up Yamamoto shad shaped worm.
@MattStefanFishing
@MattStefanFishing 2 ай бұрын
its a good one
@frankgilroy3189
@frankgilroy3189 2 ай бұрын
Matt, brother the tackle room is outta control! I love it! Great vid thanks!
@MattStefanFishing
@MattStefanFishing 2 ай бұрын
It sure is!
@joeyboyle9482
@joeyboyle9482 Күн бұрын
The jackall rhythm wave 2.8 in prism shad works really well.
@MattStefanFishing
@MattStefanFishing 20 сағат бұрын
Thanks for sharing
@Glock-1
@Glock-1 2 ай бұрын
Hey Matt I have a question, why is it that when you fish in lakes or ponds that have no shad but I’m sure there are minnows but mostly just bluegills, you can throw a white or white and chartreuse spinnerbait or swim jig and still catch bass? And the same with glide baits.
@MattStefanFishing
@MattStefanFishing 2 ай бұрын
all fish have white on them
@HughButler-lb6zs
@HughButler-lb6zs 16 күн бұрын
Bait preference depends on the fish species. With crappie, there are times when live minnows is the only bait they will bite. Also, with minnows color is not an issue. Some times size is.
@MattStefanFishing
@MattStefanFishing 16 күн бұрын
Good point!
@rolandburket1262
@rolandburket1262 6 күн бұрын
Try out the zman slim swimz 2.75 inch. Also need to look at the bfs market
@MattStefanFishing
@MattStefanFishing 6 күн бұрын
I’ll check it out
@israelvillarreal649
@israelvillarreal649 14 күн бұрын
i use them in winter as flot and fly bass love it
@MattStefanFishing
@MattStefanFishing 13 күн бұрын
That's interesting, I never thought of that!
@pinhookfishingclub
@pinhookfishingclub 2 ай бұрын
Great video! Xzone Hot Shot Minnow is absolutely deadly! Are you and Panger all set to do the Master Angler adventures?
@MattStefanFishing
@MattStefanFishing 2 ай бұрын
ill check it out. thanks!
@garyplowman5838
@garyplowman5838 2 ай бұрын
Matt they do look better than live bait so real looking. Great video bud 👍🏻
@MattStefanFishing
@MattStefanFishing 2 ай бұрын
Yes they do
@jbferris8074
@jbferris8074 2 ай бұрын
The Issei caramel shad 2.6” is my favorite by far. I fish it on a drop shot and also on a micro weighted offset hook. Hard to find in the states but if you find a pack or two I definitely recommend‘em.
@MattStefanFishing
@MattStefanFishing 2 ай бұрын
ill check it out
@billsherk9198
@billsherk9198 2 ай бұрын
I’ve been using the Z man slim swimz 2.5” on a Keitech 1/16 oz. jig head for a few years now,all year long
@MattStefanFishing
@MattStefanFishing 2 ай бұрын
awesome!
@kgilliagorilla2761
@kgilliagorilla2761 2 ай бұрын
Those Keitech minnows are awesome too. I use a worm hook and rig them weed-less. 2” is my favorite.
@billsherk9198
@billsherk9198 2 ай бұрын
@@kgilliagorilla2761 I like the Slim Swimz better because they last much longer. 1 bait can last 2 weeks or longer
@rodneygreen9968
@rodneygreen9968 2 ай бұрын
Those baits look fantastic to use. I'm going to stock up. Great video Matt.
@MattStefanFishing
@MattStefanFishing 2 ай бұрын
Glad you like them!
@jimmyjackson2361
@jimmyjackson2361 Ай бұрын
Love the hover rig! What size of line do you use?
@MattStefanFishing
@MattStefanFishing Ай бұрын
i use everything from 6 lb to 15 lb depending on size of bait, water clarity and cover fishing
@big.bass_5686
@big.bass_5686 2 ай бұрын
3" Yum Sonar Minnow 3" Megabass Spark Shad 3" Megabass Hazedong Shad 3" Yamamoto Scope Shad
@MattStefanFishing
@MattStefanFishing 2 ай бұрын
solid!
@big.bass_5686
@big.bass_5686 2 ай бұрын
@MattStefanFishing Yes sir, Berkley 3" Gulp Minnow also great when the fish "just aren't biting". BTW, great to have you on @picassolures Pro Staff! 👊
@dwightrice7966
@dwightrice7966 2 ай бұрын
Can't wait for the Drip Minnows to become available. I've had good success with the Deps Sakamoto Shad 2"
@MattStefanFishing
@MattStefanFishing 2 ай бұрын
Love those
@WorldsOkayestBusDriver
@WorldsOkayestBusDriver 2 ай бұрын
The berkely champ minnow has ruled this year. The dropshot has been key. The perch color with yellow tail has been King
@MattStefanFishing
@MattStefanFishing 2 ай бұрын
It’s a good one
@eckharttolle-nq7qu
@eckharttolle-nq7qu 2 ай бұрын
❤ LOOK at the Jackall Crosstail Shad it moves with the current ❤
@MattStefanFishing
@MattStefanFishing 2 ай бұрын
Good call
@chaliepucker9631
@chaliepucker9631 2 ай бұрын
What size hover rig do you use when throwing these baits?
@MattStefanFishing
@MattStefanFishing 2 ай бұрын
1/16 oz size 1 hook
@RickyCarter-ro8fr
@RickyCarter-ro8fr 2 ай бұрын
Not part of this video,but just ordered some Ozark Rig hooks , finally going to get to try them with some finess ( smaller) ɓaìts !!!!!
@MattStefanFishing
@MattStefanFishing 2 ай бұрын
awesome! i hope you like them!
@Glock-1
@Glock-1 25 күн бұрын
Spunk Shad is an awesome one also!
@MattStefanFishing
@MattStefanFishing 25 күн бұрын
Yep
@stefanbertasz4690
@stefanbertasz4690 2 ай бұрын
I've got some Japanese minnows like this. They look real even in hand. One in particular has foil inside the body which creates a glimmer.
@MattStefanFishing
@MattStefanFishing 2 ай бұрын
Very cool
@benjamintraxler9931
@benjamintraxler9931 2 ай бұрын
The mega bass Hazedong Shad in the 3 inch size and my preferred color for clearwater/high pressure situations is called Moroko. Absolute killer bait. I have caught some absolute pigs on it.
@MattStefanFishing
@MattStefanFishing 2 ай бұрын
its a good one!
@ADKyakman
@ADKyakman 2 ай бұрын
Baby Z/too all ya need. Smallies, largies, drop shot , jaw dropper jig head, Cindy rig, Ned rig, $3.99 best minnow plastic ever made. I’ve had one on my 3/16oz jaw droppper and I’ve caught about 25-30 2.5lb-4lb+ Mohawk River smallmouth the past few weeks flipping laydowns w a Damiki rig and vertical jigging laydowns on my kayak. The jaw dropper needs to be talked about, it’s been a secret too long, the Duo Realis BR head is basically the same thing, you get that eratic side to side walk the dog “whinding” technique in any part of the water column, except the jaw dropper can stand up like a Ned, walk on the bottom, in any part of the column, great for vertical jigging probably the best to be honest.. and it’s never talked about hmm. 🤔.. yet it’s super hard to find 3/16 and 1/8 in stock… even tho they’re the best sizes and easiest to use you’d think they’d be in stock , not like anyone’s talking about it.. so it’s gotta be being kept very hush.. I’m killing it with them, others HAVE to be by now
@MattStefanFishing
@MattStefanFishing 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing!
@StevenNaylor-l9s
@StevenNaylor-l9s 2 ай бұрын
My favorite is Salmo slick shad.
@MattStefanFishing
@MattStefanFishing 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing!
@danielradebaugh9687
@danielradebaugh9687 2 ай бұрын
They're great for trout too.
@MattStefanFishing
@MattStefanFishing 2 ай бұрын
agreed!
@frankfarris6485
@frankfarris6485 2 ай бұрын
Thank you. Good information 👍
@MattStefanFishing
@MattStefanFishing 2 ай бұрын
thanks!
@heinrichkellogg7563
@heinrichkellogg7563 2 ай бұрын
🍺Thanks Matt🤠.
@MattStefanFishing
@MattStefanFishing 2 ай бұрын
you bet!
@BillaBong1
@BillaBong1 2 ай бұрын
heck yea! thanks for this content. gotta go ge me some for collections
@MattStefanFishing
@MattStefanFishing 2 ай бұрын
You should!
@L2Zho
@L2Zho 2 ай бұрын
Can you do another fall and winter baits video
@MattStefanFishing
@MattStefanFishing 2 ай бұрын
you bet
@davidgerdes1815
@davidgerdes1815 2 ай бұрын
Check out the Fish Arrow Flash J Split Tail Shad!
@MattStefanFishing
@MattStefanFishing 2 ай бұрын
i will thanks!
@RexReelin
@RexReelin 2 ай бұрын
Check out the line of Flash J's by Fish Arrow. Variety of sizes and super realistic.
@MattStefanFishing
@MattStefanFishing 2 ай бұрын
Will do
@davidjacoboski4657
@davidjacoboski4657 Ай бұрын
Well done Matt
@MattStefanFishing
@MattStefanFishing Ай бұрын
thanks!
@Shaqoneil81-ci7dr
@Shaqoneil81-ci7dr 2 ай бұрын
Do you also offer a “members only” jacket?
@MattStefanFishing
@MattStefanFishing 2 ай бұрын
no but that would be cool
@stevesmith7164
@stevesmith7164 2 ай бұрын
Good video Matt 🤛
@MattStefanFishing
@MattStefanFishing 2 ай бұрын
Thanks 👍
@rooterdaddy6889
@rooterdaddy6889 2 ай бұрын
3" Megabass Hazedong!
@MattStefanFishing
@MattStefanFishing 2 ай бұрын
good one!
@abelabner
@abelabner 2 ай бұрын
Love the twitchtail minnow!!!!!
@MattStefanFishing
@MattStefanFishing 2 ай бұрын
Me too
@Jake-ch6kw
@Jake-ch6kw 24 күн бұрын
Great video!
@MattStefanFishing
@MattStefanFishing 24 күн бұрын
Thanks!
@secretbassrigs
@secretbassrigs 2 ай бұрын
DANG THAT'S GOOD PATTERNING! "It's the way of the future-r-r-r-r-r.....!"
@MattStefanFishing
@MattStefanFishing 2 ай бұрын
yep
@victorsimonsen921
@victorsimonsen921 2 ай бұрын
there are small hard bait minnows out there thanks for sharing
@MattStefanFishing
@MattStefanFishing 2 ай бұрын
thanks for watching!
@traceyfleger7950
@traceyfleger7950 4 күн бұрын
When you loose the tail on the bait DO NOT throw it away turn it into a tail spin ❤❤❤
@MattStefanFishing
@MattStefanFishing 4 күн бұрын
Thanks for sharing!
@itllkeal
@itllkeal 2 ай бұрын
Thqnks Matt
@MattStefanFishing
@MattStefanFishing 2 ай бұрын
you bet!
@mattkeats9616
@mattkeats9616 Ай бұрын
Xzone stealth invader saved a day for me on dropshot when they wouldn’t eat anything else
@MattStefanFishing
@MattStefanFishing Ай бұрын
Sounds good
@wiseupfixit7552
@wiseupfixit7552 2 ай бұрын
I've caught all kinds of fish on crappie jigs that imitate minnows, crappie,catfish,largemouth,hybrids,bream. If it's in there it will get caught for sure.
@MattStefanFishing
@MattStefanFishing 2 ай бұрын
Awesome
@Tigdude
@Tigdude 12 күн бұрын
I use aLOT of Bobby Garland Swimming minnows
@MattStefanFishing
@MattStefanFishing 11 күн бұрын
Awesome
@huckfin1100
@huckfin1100 2 ай бұрын
Nothing beats a live minnow and they are way to easy to catch , free bait !
@MattStefanFishing
@MattStefanFishing 2 ай бұрын
Haha
@geneussery8968
@geneussery8968 2 ай бұрын
Mega bass Hazedong Shad is killer
@MattStefanFishing
@MattStefanFishing 2 ай бұрын
Yep
@duanebanks3125
@duanebanks3125 Ай бұрын
What’s a drop shot
@MattStefanFishing
@MattStefanFishing Ай бұрын
its a specific fishing technique with the hook followed by a weight on the tag end of the line
@keithgyulveszi163
@keithgyulveszi163 2 ай бұрын
Great! Now TW is gonna get another $100 from me 😂 That Berkley looks like a fish catching machine.
@MattStefanFishing
@MattStefanFishing 2 ай бұрын
it is!
@jessiepayne737
@jessiepayne737 2 ай бұрын
I just picked up the Banjo minnow. Anyone use these.
@MattStefanFishing
@MattStefanFishing 2 ай бұрын
i used to use the old ones a lot!
@TmarkHigg-br4kw
@TmarkHigg-br4kw 2 ай бұрын
That bait looks great. The tail is constantly moving while your doing the video
@MattStefanFishing
@MattStefanFishing 2 ай бұрын
It does!
@ZZ430T56
@ZZ430T56 2 ай бұрын
You can't beat the Berkley Gulp Minnow on a light jig or drop shot
@MattStefanFishing
@MattStefanFishing 2 ай бұрын
winner!
@daveversion2.2
@daveversion2.2 12 күн бұрын
My best Bass were all on tiny baits.
@MattStefanFishing
@MattStefanFishing 11 күн бұрын
Nice!
@yaoundehoward7744
@yaoundehoward7744 2 ай бұрын
3.0 drift minnow
@MattStefanFishing
@MattStefanFishing 2 ай бұрын
good one!
@davidbrown-55
@davidbrown-55 2 ай бұрын
I need some drip minnows. Who has them? Don’t forget about the gulp minnow, it’s dangerous.
@MattStefanFishing
@MattStefanFishing 2 ай бұрын
tackle warehouse! link in the video!
@secretbassrigs
@secretbassrigs 2 ай бұрын
basstiix flashtrix on a light Ozark rig is better
@MattStefanFishing
@MattStefanFishing 2 ай бұрын
ill give that a try!
@secretbassrigs
@secretbassrigs 2 ай бұрын
@@MattStefanFishing also try using the bigger ones for line throughs on bigger baits. gonna try to make a video if I don't forget lol!
@kusland6786
@kusland6786 2 ай бұрын
3’ Zman jerkshadz both jighead & hoover rigging
@MattStefanFishing
@MattStefanFishing 2 ай бұрын
awesome!
@davidbrown-55
@davidbrown-55 2 ай бұрын
Gonzo! Nothing in stock
@MattStefanFishing
@MattStefanFishing 2 ай бұрын
Dang
@treehunter1
@treehunter1 2 ай бұрын
No way I’m spending $10 on a bag of berkley plastics
@MattStefanFishing
@MattStefanFishing 2 ай бұрын
your missing out
@Radican1
@Radican1 Ай бұрын
I’m pretty sure I saw on your arch nemesis’s channel Todd Castledine that he doesn’t subscribe to the idea of “match the hatch”. Let me get this straight. By believing in matching the hatch are you saying he’s stupid?
@MattStefanFishing
@MattStefanFishing Ай бұрын
hahaha
@Radican1
@Radican1 Ай бұрын
@ 😂😂
@williamknight5142
@williamknight5142 2 ай бұрын
👍👍👍👍👍
@MattStefanFishing
@MattStefanFishing 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching
@tphvictims5101
@tphvictims5101 2 ай бұрын
Whatever happened to small curly tail grubs ? Have they stopped working on this planet ?
@MattStefanFishing
@MattStefanFishing 2 ай бұрын
They work great
@tommysch9
@tommysch9 2 ай бұрын
🤘
@MattStefanFishing
@MattStefanFishing 2 ай бұрын
tanks for watching
@beeskizzy7276
@beeskizzy7276 2 ай бұрын
Ned rig zoom baits brother
@MattStefanFishing
@MattStefanFishing 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing
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Try this prank with your friends 😂 @karina-kola
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