You Guys Are Fishing This Lure All Wrong…

[@Aqua_Holic_Fishing]

I’ve wrecked the all fall/winter this year like never before. I swim it slowly at different levels of the water column regularly. I prefer ponds and rivers personally with this bait.

[@robertdtimmerman]

The Sleeper Gill is a nice lure at an affordable price. I do not however, throw it on 6 lb test. The lightest line I throw it in is 12 lb test. The bigger size I throw on 17 lb test. The bigger lure is not a light lure. Throwing it on 6 or 8 or 10 lb test, you are asking for trouble (IMO). The 3 inch is the size I do the best on. But Randy is right, this lure is the best and it performs very well for me here in KY.

[@brianpierson7708]

You can rig up a A-Rig with the gills and it’s a wolf pack killer. Only thing you better have a big reel the right rod and heavy line and be ready🤙🏼🤙🏼

[@christophershelton1735]

You are an absolute plethora of information. Love the fishing tip vids.

[@jamesvircik2865]

Thank you, Randy

[@jameslencke9098]

The dark sleeper is awesome for sure. The sleeper craw on other hand is junk.

[@S2pidMedia]

It's not junk! It's just that the packaging outperforms the lure...

[@fresnobassn744]

My buddy loves the sleeper craw 🦞.. idk i might give it a try 🤔😆

[@lowspeedhighdrag566]

Is it a bite issue a durability issue or a landing ratio issue?

[@jameslencke9098]

Pinchers dont last at all plus don’t let it in contact with other plastics or it like melts

[@brianpierson7708]

@@jameslencke9098. Like melts??? 🤔 to you mean like the ZMan SP do because it says on the package to not mix with other SP or store in the clamshell it comes in even though it is on the packaging but it’s common sense also.

[@ronfish481]

Thanks Randy I will try it. Great information

[@joepworther2284]

Thanks for your awesome vid Randy !!!

[@FishingwithTarzan]

I really like the dark sleeper on river systems especially in cold water ...you can fish it alot of different ways I like the Gobi color the most in that situation

[@bosshogg6653]

3 inch has been my secret weapon the last couple years for flipping!

[@lowspeedhighdrag566]

What type of hook set works best for you?

[@TheFishCatcher]

I've caught fish over 4 lbs on both the dark sleeper and sleeper craw great baits

[@fresnobassn744]

Nice video 👍👏, My cousin loves the dark sleeper!... i love the sleeper gill. Both are really good baits 👍👏.

[@Steve-ev6vx]

People have been using these down in Florida for redfish. I picked a couple up to try this spring.

[@mattthomen1608]

Hmmm ... Florida bait? I got bit in the creek along the bottom.doin the few reel pumps,and kill it retrieve. Set hook...broke off seen the bass jump w the lure in.its face😢.

[@DshaunBirch]

that’s the kinda lure that catches me lol it’s so dope looking

[@thequixoticangler3364]

I just bought these. I haven't used them yet. This video just dropped. The timing..... How different is this from say, a Storm WildEye Shad? I know its better quality. If it's as effective, I'll be pretty sold immediately. I'm a younger angler, not against FFS at all. I prefer stats over feelings. A Milliken guy. That being said, you handled that debate better. He got hot, you didn't. Youre a much better teacher, and even though i prefer the stats, you describe methods so much better. Honestly, you won that debate, and i wasn't happy about it. But you're right, the tech takes away the grind, the learning curve. I started fishing 3 years ago. I'm from a nasty ghetto. Fishing didn't exist there. Ill get a kayak this year and god willing, a boat in 26. Natural progression. Youre the real thing. And thats coming from an opp(someone in a group who opposes you). I choose to be a fan of both old and new school. Youre an OG.

[@andybales7318]

If u prefer stats over feelings, here's a stat for u...Fish populations are declining, and will be rapidly declining year after year with FFS becoming so popular with unskilled anglers. .combined with out of control numbers of tournaments, it's common sense that fish populations will suffer dramatically.. think about your fishing future & fisheries being the "dead sea"..not something to look forward to as fishermen

[@S2pidMedia]

The sleeper is a solid lure. It's not head and shoulders above the storm lures, but it's enough that it'll get you an extra fish or 2 here and there.

[@thequixoticangler3364]

@@andybales7318 That's an awfully apocalyptic view. And it's also not backed by stats. Why you mad, bro? Your response seems angry. Whether you like it or not, FFS is now a necessity if you're a TA. I don't use it because I don't fish deep. It's basically ineffective under 7-8ft. I'm on a boat with pros twice a week. I work at a shop. I've yet to see FFS "win" a day. These guys can fish. FFS is a tool, it's not magic, you still have to get them to bite.

[@thequixoticangler3364]

@@S2pidMedia I use the storm shad often. Same concept. I like how it looks. It's very well made, which you'd expect from MB. It's a really good idea.

[@andybales7318]

@@thequixoticangler3364 🤣 yeah, sure buddy

[@lowspeedhighdrag566]

We were in a tournament up north with a wild weather pattern… you couldn’t buy a smallie bite. Tubes, ned rigs, drop shot were not working. I tied on the dark sleeper and started getting all kinds of bites

[@PhotoBob]

Sounds great for Greers Ferry. That's my home lake. I'll order a few. Thanks!

[@S2pidMedia]

Caught a 15 pound pike on the big one lol.

[@mrstackracks1189]

I'm about to order some and I will give my honest feedback after awhile

[@randyblaukatintuitive]

The haze color is my recommendation…www.tacklewarehouse.com/Megabass_Dark_Sleeper_Swimbaits/descpage-MBDSLP.html?from=INTAG

[@rosschappell7014]

What about docks? I bought a pumpkin seed patten 3” for for my son when we’re down at table rock in June. Thought it would be good around the dock since it’s loaded with pumpkin seed perch and lots of bass around them

[@alanclarke2816]

Have you tried trimming the dorsal fin slightly to expose the hook instead of bending the hook? If so how did that go?

[@scottblow7154]

I trimmed it

[@paparayfishing2000]

What are you thoughts on the agent E by Berkley, I bought a bunch of those but have not used them much yet.

[@SpookyRedz]

They also work for speckle trout fishing

[@stratos175escape7]

I have a question and a video suggestion. I just got back into bass fishing so most of my tackle I bought years ago and where I thought it was expensive back them what lures cost these days is insane. What do pro's do when they get hung up, just break off? What suggestions can you make regarding getting unhung if any? I think a video on this would be a great idea if you have not done one already.

[@Boethius411]

First, definitely learn the technique of snapping the line so it throws line back towards your lure. Then also get you a couple of plug knockers/ lure retrievers. Or make them. There’s a lot of YT videos about making them.?

[@tngreenevfl2022]

Plug knockers have saved me thousands

[@toddg.2638]

The 1/2 oz. is good, but the 1/4 oz. is a snag magnet.

[@kevinpaine4971]

Really Geee.

[@mikerawls9619]

I trout fish and that looks like a sculpin. Sculpins live on the bottom

[@justinhorst8803]

How does it do in grass?

[@BassAngular]

What if your water clarity is less than 3 feet? Don't use these at all?

[@johnm2617]

Why dont they make more natural colors ? Istead of those crazy hippie colors?

[@crashdsnowman1]

Haze is about as close as they can get to a sucker in the rivers around here.

[@laffilmfest3759]

One thing I can't figure out, u say there is a link to tackle warehouse...but I don't see that link any where...if it is difficult for me to find being a YT creator seems like a regular watcher would have trouble too...what am I doing wrong?

[@randyblaukatintuitive]

It’s in the description of each video. I also put it right here for your convenience. Thank you!www.tacklewarehouse.com/?from=INTAG

[@laffilmfest3759]

Yes.. thank you Randy. Sorry to bother u...I kept looking and finally found it...I'll be buying a few things for spring very soon...keep up the good work!

[@LuckyLucky-bm1pg]

Randy truthfully how many catch fish have you've caught with that lure while you was fish for bass?

[@scottblow7154]

I gave up buying them. The tail is too weak. I've lost tails on the first strike.

[@laffilmfest3759]

Ok randy...duh on me...I found it...

[@bosshawg1789]

Crayfish? Looks like a goby to me.

[@charlesaston9892]

Keel weighted Gobi used on great lakes. But not mega bass bucks.

[@Apostle_Fishing]

??? What ?

[@charlesaston9892]

this dark sleepr mimics a goby that has been used forever for small mouth and walleys on the great lakes all i am saying course he pushing mega bass and some good othes out there.👌

[@Apostle_Fishing]

@@charlesaston9892 Oh yea Zman just came out with there own

[@berrymanmontgomery7875]

Why is it that you don't actually show us you fishing these baits in real life fishing situations? Like on the water?

[@thequixoticangler3364]

First.