Unconventional Jerkbait Tips That Catch Bass!

[@oldschoolfishing4194]

Love the on the water content! GoPros are the most unreliable things ever! Thanks for braving the cold.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks!

[@zooter2345]

Watching the way you’re ripping that thing in cold water pretty much contradicts what everyone else is saying and I love it! We’re days away from ice here too and I’m going to do my best to get out one more time to let the Stunnas fly!

[@MattStefanFishing]

We just froze over here…

[@tomreuter2872]

I think the pause is still very important in cold water. However, the power/number of jerks can still be VERY aggressive even in the cold.

[@zooter2345]

@@tomreuter2872 I would agree with that.

[@jasonvenesky2438]

Didn’t expect that hard of jerk at that temp. Loved the sun tip, thanks!

[@MattStefanFishing]

You bet!

[@micropterus5868]

Great video Matt! I had never hear of your tip about the way the fish set up to the direction of the sun, awesome !

[@MattStefanFishing]

It’s key!

[@edwardwicht5271]

The way the pike hit your jerkbait, totally slamming it, is one of the best sensations in fishing. Better when it’s a lmb, but always awesome.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Love it!

[@redbeard6606]

Thanks for braving the cold and showing use on the water footage.

[@MattStefanFishing]

You bet!

[@mistertwister1816]

Thanks for the OTW action. It’s obvious from the perspective and comments exactly how you’re working the bait. Invaluable. Great tips.

[@RickyCarter-ro8fr]

As always

[@MattStefanFishing]

I appreciate that!

[@rodneygreen9968]

Great Tips Matt. I like how you change your cadence when fishing your lure. Always watching the line for movement.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks 👍

[@michaellamb1342]

I love all your on the water content. In fact I like all your content. That’s why I’m subscribed, you keep it all fishing and I like that. Enjoyed seeing your cadence fishing that jerkbait in late November. What reel is that, looks sweet.

[@MattStefanFishing]

its an abu garcia Revo SX

[@peterhing3608]

Great video Matt and always love watching on the water as it gives us all a great perspective of what you are doing in different situations. I am happy to say I was able to finally get 4 new Stunna 112s from a Black Friday sale and will be using them for that shallow bite come Spring and fall 2024 as part of my rotation of different jerkbaits!

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks!

[@doster59]

I watch all your videos, and really enjoy the on the water fishing lessons. I've learned so much and caught many fish by stealing..er, using the techniques you share.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Great to hear!

[@dennisederer3594]

Great effort Matt. I grew up in WI. AZ heat is brutal; not as brutal as WI winters. I hope you have a few more days to fish.

[@MattStefanFishing]

I wish we had warmer weather

[@michaelsheppard4227]

I was watching another jerkbait video as I was getting ready to go hit the river. I was scrolling videos as well and came up on this video, I instantly switched because 1. Your videos are way more informative you don't just give parts of information you give every aspect of information there is. 2. I know the baits you use (because you don't hide that from us) and I use a lot of those exact same baits so I know if I'm going to pick up a tidbit chances are it's on your videos. Good stuff dude.

[@michaelsheppard4227]

That trolling motor tip is juicy really really juicy.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Awesome! Glad the videos are helpful!

[@mikeleistner1071]

Absolute Juice! Great tips, as always!!!

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks!

[@jeffdubinok7312]

Matt - yes, “I like your on the water” content. Do you still consider parallel to the sun line the preference in moving water? Or does flow trump the sun?

[@MattStefanFishing]

flow trumps sun

[@jasonrutherfordbassfishing]

Awesome tips, thanks Matt!

[@MattStefanFishing]

You bet!

[@mikeeller557]

Great tips Matt thanks. I also turn off my transducers off, in my opinion it helps get more bites.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Agreed

[@dougsaroma]

We love the on water content. We don't like freezing. Thanks for doing it for us!

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks for watching!

[@law1831]

I'd like to know how you work the deep divers like the megabass 110 plus 2s and 3s or the lucky craft staysee 90. They don't seem to dart like the regular 110 sized jerkbaits

[@MattStefanFishing]

Yep

[@theorthattorney]

What power and action spinning rod do you use for a jerkbait? I think I'm ready to make the switch from a baitcaster to spinning setup for jerkbaits. I throw a 110 Jr. more often than a full size 110 anyway.

[@MattStefanFishing]

I use a 6’6” ML spinning rod moderate action

[@bryandavismoviefan]

Great video. So why is it that with bass in this cold of water want a blade bait to move the shortest distance possible but trigger a reaction bite but you are really ripping that jerkbait. Randy blauket recommends tiny movements with a jerkbait during winter time water temps. What made you rip it on this day instead of long pauses with twitches?

[@MattStefanFishing]

A bass will react to fast movements no matter how cold the water

[@bryandavismoviefan]

Thanks for the advice. So if that's the case, why not use an x-fast rod to get same movement out of bait with a lot less effort plus you'd be able to feel the missed hits or ticks with that softer rod tip.

[@RCWindham]

GoPro issues aside, that was a quality video very good stuff. Thanks Matt.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Cool, thanks

[@davidbrown-55]

Great one Matt. Did you see those fish on the graph first before you started fishing? I would love to add an autographed jersey to my collection, please let me know what The cost would be? Thanks again for the sunshine cow tip!

[@MattStefanFishing]

Haha my autograph would devalue the jersey and i did not graph that area first

[@ismaelmarray3094]

Thanks for your videos! how you avoid in +10 secs pause the slack of the sinking line?

[@MattStefanFishing]

I move my rod tip away as it sinks

[@johnnyweaver1300]

I know I would be in the truck, trying to scite myself up the brace that cold weather, that's dedication, but I'm glad you made a great video, that lake where you were at had some good points, & some great tips that I've never heard before! They say that the weather will be less cold in your area in December than normal!👍🎣

[@MattStefanFishing]

I hope so

[@WiscoHoosier291]

Excellent breakdown as always Matt. Which colors would you recommend for these clear lakes in Wisconsin? It looks like you are using the Northern Lights color?

[@MattStefanFishing]

i like northern lights and shad fillet

[@WiscoHoosier291]

Much appreciated.

[@BenHolliday1]

To prevent icing up in your guides does it make sense to avoid braid? Does it make sense to only use fluoro? Did a lot of rod dipping last winter which is a buzzkill.

[@MattStefanFishing]

There are benefits and negatives to braid with icing

[@douglasspickler4925]

I want to see a video with tips on how to get those fusion 19 hooks out of those wool gloves. 😂

[@MattStefanFishing]

Haha

[@greggbrown1726]

Do you use a snap to attach to your jerk bait or attach to the split ring ?? What knot do you tie when using a jerk bait?? I love fishing a jerk bait, but have problems w line tangling w the front hook. Love the videos!! 👍👍

[@MattStefanFishing]

I tie a Miller knot

[@joffrechampagne7908]

The format works, put that in your back pocket when you can launch again,

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks

[@xDx0xUxGx]

I got a good unspoken tip from this video. Judging by how you were working the bait, I realized I am being waaay too gentle with my rod twitches.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Cold bass will react

[@ri-jm5tn]

I’ve never had much luck with jerk baits. I learned a lot from this, thanks!👍

[@MattStefanFishing]

Glad to help

[@davidbaker1359]

Great video as always Matt, but man you can keep that cold weather and ice stuff up there my friend. 🥶

[@MattStefanFishing]

It’s too cold

[@patrickcotter945]

Hey Matt! Good stuff as always , couple questions for ya but First , We all appreciate ya putting out content I know I do, and Secondly I live in Eastern Nc gets cold but not your cold , i’ve only got a 17 Footer but Hell it’s got two high seats , anytime if you can escape the snow you can come show me how to catch these Spotted Sea Trout that go Back with the Bass for the winter 👍. question #1. i see you are giving that Stunum some hard jerks but fishing it slow ? I hear that all the time slow down barely move the bait in the cold but i just saw you catch them yanking that bait what am i missing ? question #2. if the trolling motor spooks them, how bout live scope/ powerful finders ? love your channel !!

[@MattStefanFishing]

I’m jerking hard on slack line which doesn’t move the bait far…I’m not sure electronics scare them

[@patrickcotter945]

i’ll try that next trip , Thanks Brother!

[@kerryschallon8879]

Thanks for the video Matt.

[@MattStefanFishing]

You bet!

[@terrytresemer2864]

No Snow!?! Check out the weather in the Great Lakes area and New York! 17 degrees yesterday morning 20 degrees this morning. Boy Christmas is in the air and all over the ground. Sorry Jonny & Jimmy, maybe I'll send a truck load down to there. 😂

[@MattStefanFishing]

oh we have snow and are froze solid now. i filmed this a week or so ago. it was4 degrees two days ago in the morning...

[@gwo8th211]

We dont have pike here but we have GAR. "I just want my bait back" is way too common. Also it is easy for me to forget about angles. Very good video. Thanks

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks for watching

[@samuelschult985]

Pretty cool concept, you catch a keeper you give up some juice 👍

[@MattStefanFishing]

You got that right!

[@jasonemeric9902]

That rod looks to have a good bend to it. Is that part of the reason your cadence can be aggressive? Almost as if the bait's not moving very far forward but sort of darting back and forth in place?

[@MattStefanFishing]

Yes

[@MarcusSpjut]

Goona speed up my jerks when going for pearch/pike here in sweden this winter thats for sure. Just stumble upon you chanel but you got a new follower, thats for sure. :)

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks for the sub!

[@ArkieNWA]

Would love to know your MHX rod specs for JB fishing. Built a few already, but would love to know what you’re using.

[@MattStefanFishing]

It’s the MHX news-78mlf

[@phjl1963]

Hey Matt what is that reel

[@MattStefanFishing]

Abu Garcia Revo SX

[@joeypanel1493]

What model rod are you using?( I know you make all your own custom )I'm interested in making 1 to try a spinning rod for my jerk baits.

[@MattStefanFishing]

MHX news-78mlf

[@thundley4]

I would use a small pair of needle nose pliers to grab the hooks. It gives more control and is less damaging to the fish.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks for sharing

[@heinrichkellogg7563]

🍺I found myself hoping for you to catch a keeper almost as much as I did during your tournaments🤠. Speaking of hopes the biggest (fishing) hope of my life, heck I actually 🙏prayed was for the locks to open at Lacrosse.😎

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks so much!

[@frankfarris6485]

Thank You

[@MattStefanFishing]

You're welcome

[@rvfishingyet]

Always appreciate the jerkbait tips! I hope you get a few more chances out on the water. Thanks for the video

[@MattStefanFishing]

Just froze over but stored up some content!

[@FiciousCritik]

I've never seen a pro retrieve a jerkbait before. I didn't know to jerk so HARD.

[@MattStefanFishing]

give it a try

[@martyaustin6545]

Matt, great videos buddy, I love jerkbait fishing, I live on Pickwick Tennessee river, I am sorry but I hate cold weather, so several years ago I ordered some Ice Armor suit and it is good, but I fish year round, I am 56 years old, but good shape, is there some bibs and coats better than ice armor? Thanks buddy

[@MattStefanFishing]

You need the striker insulated Denali suit! The link to it is in the video description

[@martyaustin6545]

@@MattStefanFishing Thanks Matt

[@johndrx165]

I like the aggressive way you were working it. That is more my style. I stink at jerk bait fishing overall. I keep working at it when the time comes.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Right on

[@krzysztofmyron1889]

czesc Matt.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks for watching

[@danielmcclure6879]

Are you casting into the sun or away when staying parallel with the shadow

[@MattStefanFishing]

It can be into or away from sun

[@MichaelKaiser-qb5fg]

Was wondering why you don’t use a pliers with all those extremely sharp hooks.

[@MattStefanFishing]

I forgot them haha

[@kayakfishingforpredators9107]

Try a (old) neoprene glove for shelter the GoPro. Cut a hole in the palm to give it a free POV 😅😅 Or you end up with no footage 🙄🙄 cut off the pink to give it some ventilation 😊😊

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks for the tip

[@robertbrost7777]

Love jerkbait videos Matt but, I have questions. 1. Is that monofilament line on that spinning reel? Because, fluorocarbon coils real bad on spinning gear I have read. 2. I see you don't "reel the jerkbait down" after it hits the water. Should I stop doing that and, just jerk it down? 3. You jerk the lure and I notice you then drag it a little distance slowly. I see other videos where they say just jerks, no imparted movement and then I see yours and Randy's saying move it a small distance in between jerks. 4. Doesn't it suck getting a treble hook stuck in your gloves! Haha Good stuff!!

[@MattStefanFishing]

i use straight fluorocarbon. It helps get the bait down deeper and provides better sensitivity. im actually not pulling the bait forward. it looks like it but im moving my rod forward to keep feel of my slack line. But retrrieve cadence needs to be figured out on each day.

[@Millz864]

Man , you got the magical color , I can’t find it I see northern lights and I’ve been wanting one with a chartreuse belly

[@MattStefanFishing]

It’s a good color

[@erichildreth7562]

Man that was great to watch you work that jerkbait!! Definitely taugh me a few things and nice catches even though it is cold out and a Pike here and there is always fun, love catchin these toothy critters!! They fight like mad!! Thanks Matt!!

[@MattStefanFishing]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@The_Bass_Stunters]

Way to many guys that jerk bait fish do NOT know that it’s a major line watching technique! My fish count has went way up after figuring that out. Besides always using a Megabass Vision 110+1 or Jr +1 also don’t sleep on the Ito Shiner!

[@MattStefanFishing]

good baits!

[@siryarwammowray3445]

I would love to be out there with you instead of my nice warm truck watching

[@MattStefanFishing]

Maybe one day!

[@phillamoore157]

I'm not going to show my resent to the fact that you get to catch all the fish midwestern, and northern, lakes are known for. The style of fishing I miss dearly. I'll simply say thank you for the sharing the video, and that today it was 78 degrees in Florida. Just sayin'...

[@MattStefanFishing]

I’m jealous

[@phillamoore157]

@@MattStefanFishing Don't be....short of a couple of months of nice weather (and our current governor), this state is insanely overrated.

[@kurtsnyder1164]

Another tip! Keep spare pair of pliers in boat!

[@MattStefanFishing]

Yep

[@johnm2617]

ANY PARTICULAR REASON YOU WERE USING A SPINNING ROD ?

[@MattStefanFishing]

I think spinning gear has tons of advantages for jerkbaits when compared to baitcasters

[@fliperotchy]

I can't believe you get bit jerking the rod so viciously, in such cold water. Every video I watch about cold water jerkbaits, they recommend barely jerking the rod and pausing for 5-10 seconds.

[@MattStefanFishing]

My rod is a very moderate action so i hit it hard but the bait doesn’t move that far

[@thebear74]

Im gonna have to replay this videos because im struggling on jerkbaits, or maybe the massachusett bass doesnt want it

[@MattStefanFishing]

Keep trying!

[@williamknight5142]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks for watching

[@billfelten8847]

Do you always use a spinning rod an real when jerkbait fishing

[@MattStefanFishing]

Yes

[@krzysztofmyron1889]

Dzieki masz u mnie +++++++++

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks!

[@lakeratatouille]

So can you jerkbait fish in an ice hole ?

[@MattStefanFishing]

Give it a try

[@glennboone7832]

No tip! 😂

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks for watching