We are seeing an explosion of new wave finesse techniques…is this helping the sport of bass fishing?
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9) Nishine DS Drop Shot Hook – https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Nishine_Lure_Works_DS_Hook_Drop_Shot_Hooks/descpage-NDSH.html?from=MSFG
10) Raid micro 2 way – https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/RAID_Japan_2Way_Wacky_Creature/descpage-RJ2W.html?from=MSFG
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I was born and raised in Chicago, but after working 12 years in the financial Industry regulating the futures and options markets at the CME/CBOT I decided to pursue my passion fishing professional tournaments and left my full time corporate job. At that point, I moved to Junction City, WI with my wife Sara and two boys Hank and Duke. I’ve been fishing professionally since 2011 and full-time since 2015. I’ve qualified for seven MLF Championships and won over a half million in tournament winnings at the professional level.
I've fished the traditional mushroom head Ned rig a ton, but I've really started loving the Neko rig even more tbh. I tend to get bigger bites because I'm using like normal size straight tails and sometimes magnum sizes. But what I really like is how little I get hung up with it- I can even fish chunk rock- which is awesome. There's nothing to get hung up really- the worm can go down into the little cracks and gaps and come right back out. You just move your hook back toward the tail of the worm so that it stays above the rocks as much as possible. It looks like a little minnow foraging along bottom between the rocks and stuff- works great. Other than a square bill, or something you can swim above the rocks- this is all I've found that doesn't get hung up over and over. I really like fishing rip/rap or chunk rock or whatever ppl call it though- it's been very productive for me.
Matt I am absolutely obsessed with that Nishine dropshot hook! Only open hook dropshot hook I use now. Have you much experience with much them yet?
Good video Matt, in the finesse baits the new small buzz baits
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The biggest mystery I can’t figure out is how this channel doesn’t have 200K + subscribers by now. Always look forward to the daily video. For sure one of thee best channels. Also, I have a tough time fishing finesse. I like big baits and I cannot lie.
I’m glad a saw your video on on the Berkley power switch. I caught most of fish today on the 3.5” lemon head. When I saw the action I knew it would be perfect for fall smallmouth. First time I used one and caught a 3 lb 5 ounce on first cast and 3 lb 15 ounce as well, good fish for the area of Hudson I fish in Ny
🍺Thanks Matt. I fish all of them the “traditional” way.🤠 It works for me.
Great topic Matt. I happen to utilize quite a bit of the finesse game in my rivers with smallies. Here are my favorites.
Ned Rig has to be weedless for me fishing brush piles in rivers. The Picasso Rhino weedless is a fovorite but it comes with a hefty price tag. Owner makes a good EWG ball head that I utilize a lot.
Spybait – the Megabass okashira screw head is the soft plastic version of the Spin bait and it’s a must for me.
Flukes – your Hover rig has become a staple for me as well to show them something different.
I just got some Bellows Shads and they look hot ,just not sure how i want to hook them.I will let you no how they work.Any body else try them yet?
I have been having fun with the turd baits. I laid one under the dining room table and told the wife her dog 💩 on the dining room floor. 😂🤣
Seriously, though, when my power baits aren't working, I try all of the finesse baits. Drives me nuts. There are too many techniques in today's fishing. I found a box of Charlie Brewer slider heads and worms and was using them recently.
I started bass fishing back in the mid 60's.. I had a fantastic instructor.. my grandpa.. We used a weedless hook w/ a black or purple creme worm rigged on 10lb test and about a 1/8oz split shot 6-8 inches above the worm..
Worked perfectly..
Thanks Matt , Did you sell your boat ?
czesc. Tak mówi sie ( in poland.) 😀😀😀😀😀.pozdrawia kris.
I take that hover rig with a double fluke on a swivel up top and they dance bro , when twitching
Time to break out the bumblebee jig Matt!
I guess not having social media back in the Slider worm days didn't helped that trend I think those were the beginnings of what's happening today, BTW happy Veterans day to all that have served 👍
Yeah, I feel it in the wallet at times to. Some of these are superior to my own creations, some are not. Your Hoover Rig is an example of the superior over wrapping with lead wire.
I love anything finesse. It is great the new products are coming out. They just catch fish also big ones for me. Really have improved my catch&bite ratio. Thanks, keep it coming. 😊
When i cant catch em the way i always have.Then i will go out and spend more $ to try to cath em.Lets be honest it is all about making $$$ 😢
I would mention the new reaction finesse rig by duo realis with the BR head and BR fish plastic.