Not all swimbaits are created equal. Know when to choose a hollow bodied swimbait versus a solid bodied swimbait to help you catch more bass.
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2) Berkley Fusion 19 Weighted Swimbait Hook – https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Berkley_Fusion19_Hooks_Weighted_Swimbait_4pk/descpage-FHWW.html?from=MSFG
3) Keitech Swing Impact Fat – https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Keitech_Swing_Impact_FAT_Swimbait/descpage-KSIF.html?from=MSFG
4) Dirty Jigs Matt Allen Tactical Bassin Swimbait Head – https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Dirty_Jigs_Matt_Allen_Tactical_Bassin_Swimbait_Jig_Head/descpage-DJMASWH.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 make hollow body swimbaits. Luckily, I can change the durometer of the plastic for durability. I also make and use a tube jig. Both work great together.
that sounds great a nice cold one after doing yard work Right up my alley love the videos they are awesome thanks
I like using hollow body baits when no one else is throwing them, which is often lol
Thank you for explaining the difference in the two types of swimbaits. I’ve always shied away from hollow body swimbaits just because I didn’t understand the proper application.
If manufacturers placed the tube higher in the body and you sealed off its opening, the buoyancy would make weighting the hook unnecessary.
If hollow bellies can’t stand up to reed gauntlets, wouldn’t they be even more vulnerable around wood branches?
Great video!!!!👊🏻 Very good explanation on when to use each one. Very helpful as well. Always confused on the hollow body because I think it's a bigger bait than I should be using but I guess I'm wrong??? Stay Safe & God Bless!!!
This is the first video that I have seen that really breaks down the differences and rigging decisions when fishing these swimbaits! Excellent. Both have been on fire on my lake but I have been rigging the hollow body with the wrong type hook and it has been frustrating. Now I know why. Thsnks.
More great info. Look forward to your tips every day. Question- What difference is there between your jighead and the Matt Allen head? What applications do you recommend with the different line tie positions? Thanks
Thank you for doing this video. I've been looking for a video that addresses this exact question.
Cat tails
Thank you for the video
I really like the swimbait related vids. Thanks for putting up the link to your Stupid Swimbait video.
Came for the swimbait, stayed for the beer. Nice touch throwing in a few words about your beverage of choice. Just guessing here, but there are probably, oh, two or three others in this fine assemblage who appreciate a good micro. Love a good weedless swimbait; most of mine smell like garlic…makes them EZ to find in the store. Thanks Matt!
Hello Matt, I did watch the video on using the hollow body with a tube hook. What applications do you prefer the stupid tube rig over the weighted hook rig?
Thanks, Matt.
By the way, have you heard someone up North or wherever have caught a pike, not a bass in the thickest grass(weeds) while punching or flipping, or maybe you have caught them yourself? I just wonder if they can live and feed inside that thick weeds, not only near/around. Thanks.
I keep buying those berkley hollow bodies when I see them in stores and I’ve caught exactly 0 fish on them because I’ve never made a cast with them. I’ve gained so much confidence with the solid body that it’s hard for me to even try a hollow body.
Matt: have you ever peeled off the outer layer of the hollow body to get an even more supple bait with better action?
When is it best to use a skirted swimjig, say for example, Keitech FSIs?
When is it best to use a bare swimjig for Keitech FSIs?
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I don't know why but I seem to naturally gravitate toward the hollow belly when fishing deeper or off shore- and to the solid body when fishing shallow or using smaller baits. Tbh though I've never even noticed it until now- nor have I thought it out- just what I started doing and it seemed to work so, kept doing it.
Awesome video Matt! I don't fish hollow body swim bait's very often maybe a few times, but this really gives me something to think about and try and a cold refreshing beer after doing yard work/mowing is a must, taste great every time!
I agree with the versatility and species diversity you can catch with a swim bait. My thumb slipped and I air bombed a cast with a swimbait about a week ago fishing a bridge piling and caught a Ford F150 by the back bumper. I am disappointed in myself for not landing it and sending pictures, but I didn't have my drag set very well either. It also emphasizes the importance of using the right line and proper sized hook as well. Just trying to offer a tip.