The Free Rig DOMINATES In These Situations

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  • The Free Rig DOMINATES In These Situations. Let me show you when, how and why the Free Rig is an amazing bait for picking apart cover and certain structure. Especially when the bass are being finicky. When rigged correctly you can keep this bait in one positions for long amounts of time.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 104

  • @kirkallen1246
    @kirkallen1246 4 місяці тому +2

    I tried the free rig in the past with no success, but the the information on how to fish it was a little more like drop shot technique. Dead sticking over it structure for a while makes a lot more sense with that heavier weight. Looks like I'll be tying it on for another try. Thanks for the info, New Sub!!

    • @BassGeek
      @BassGeek  4 місяці тому +1

      Good luck and it is a great finesse technique.

  • @MrJohnB-qs6dp
    @MrJohnB-qs6dp Рік тому +1

    Great video!! Best way I've ever seen on where to use the free rig. Thanks for those tips Hank!!!! Now I have a little more confidence in this rig!! Stay Safe & God Bless!!!!

    • @BassGeek
      @BassGeek  Рік тому

      Thank you. I've had success with it but it's been with finicky bass around tall cover or structure. Park it and make it jump to the bottom and slow rise up.

    • @MrJohnB-qs6dp
      @MrJohnB-qs6dp Рік тому

      @@BassGeek Will do!!! Thanks again!!! Much appreciated!!

  • @michaelloucks4448
    @michaelloucks4448 6 місяців тому +1

    Hey Hank great tips on free rig fishing.

    • @BassGeek
      @BassGeek  6 місяців тому

      It’s a target rig for sure

    • @michaelloucks4448
      @michaelloucks4448 6 місяців тому

      @@BassGeek Hank I've seen the rig in underwater videos and honestly I think the Free rig gives the bait your useing more movement than a Texas rig.

    • @BassGeek
      @BassGeek  6 місяців тому

      Thanks it’s a great bait

  • @ronforeman5317
    @ronforeman5317 4 місяці тому +1

    Sounds like it might be good for pestering fish under a dock into biting.

  • @lancesellers5368
    @lancesellers5368 2 місяці тому +2

    By far the best video I have seen explaining this technique, thanks.

    • @BassGeek
      @BassGeek  2 місяці тому

      @@lancesellers5368 thanks Lance

  • @bryanfranks6327
    @bryanfranks6327 Рік тому +1

    Great information. Going to give this a try for sure. #100%watchsquad

  • @darrelljohnson4658
    @darrelljohnson4658 Місяць тому +2

    Good class thanks

    • @BassGeek
      @BassGeek  Місяць тому

      Thank you very much.

  • @akaJb86
    @akaJb86 5 місяців тому +1

    프리리그를 일본 채리라고 소개ㅜ하는 건가요?

    • @BassGeek
      @BassGeek  4 місяці тому

      はい、非常に価値があります。私はこれを逆さドロップショットと呼んでいます。

  • @jessevowell2554
    @jessevowell2554 Рік тому +2

    Got my first tournament of the year on nickajack this weekend. 2:30 hours away but we’re gonna go down there and grind. We both ain’t grass fishermen so we hope to survive.

    • @BassGeek
      @BassGeek  Рік тому

      Go get'em I don't get to fish a lot of grass it's one of my weak points.

  • @grandwonder5858
    @grandwonder5858 9 місяців тому +1

    So I guess this rig works best with lures that float?

    • @BassGeek
      @BassGeek  9 місяців тому

      It does in my opinion but you can use it with others the fall will change up.

  • @kennethfilas7979
    @kennethfilas7979 5 місяців тому +1

    How well does this work in current?

    • @BassGeek
      @BassGeek  5 місяців тому

      It will lay over

  • @rcandy4u
    @rcandy4u 9 місяців тому +1

    The cushions allow me to use smaller hooks

  • @dennishodson990
    @dennishodson990 Рік тому +2

    I've got the K9 FLORO on the way. You've got me thinking of several baits and ways to fish the FREE Rig. Thanks bud!!

    • @BassGeek
      @BassGeek  Рік тому +1

      Nice! I hope ya catch a bunch

  • @plumbplumb458
    @plumbplumb458 Рік тому +2

    I don't watch every video but when I do it's 100%!

  • @mikesawyer6742
    @mikesawyer6742 Рік тому +2

    Thanks for the breakdown on the free rig Hank. I will give this a try for sure.
    100%Watchsquad!!!

    • @BassGeek
      @BassGeek  Рік тому +1

      So good around things cover structure.

  • @BottomLineBassin2
    @BottomLineBassin2 Рік тому +2

    Been loving the free rig, I'm ready for fall fishing though

    • @BassGeek
      @BassGeek  Рік тому +1

      Me too! I can't wait for them to just feed like mad.

  • @LowBrowFishing
    @LowBrowFishing Рік тому +1

    #100percentwatchsquad I've never used a free rig, but I know a couple guys who do use it quite often. I was thinking of using a drop shot the next time I take the Bass Buggy, but I might switch that up to a free rigl

    • @BassGeek
      @BassGeek  Рік тому

      It’s a great vertical cover rig

  • @KyleKarnes-nb1jl
    @KyleKarnes-nb1jl 10 місяців тому +1

    thanks for the tips. I Like the color of boat. What motor size? I bought a 2020 mercury 4 stroke it was lightly lightly used. So far it’s a good one. I have 1 year on it now.

    • @BassGeek
      @BassGeek  10 місяців тому +1

      It’s a 250 and it’s for sale

  • @bobwilliamson2828
    @bobwilliamson2828 Рік тому +1

    #100PWS

  • @dizzlesfeeshin8966
    @dizzlesfeeshin8966 Рік тому +1

    Rock, dock or even a sock!!!! Lmao.
    I love the free rig, started using it two years ago. Just a pain I have to order the weights

    • @BassGeek
      @BassGeek  Рік тому

      Yeah they always get us some how.

  • @stevoky
    @stevoky Рік тому +1

    Agree 100% with everything, but mono is a must. Cmon, you got that Hookset Hank. I've seen you swinging that TFO.

    • @BassGeek
      @BassGeek  Рік тому +1

      Hahaha Those TFO ROCK I just don’t like the stretch

  • @bucky_dent1960
    @bucky_dent1960 Рік тому +1

    Hey @Bassgeek do you have any videos on the st Croix bass MOJO? I never see anyone recommend that rod and I was wondering about its best uses and limitations thanks for all the videos!

    • @BassGeek
      @BassGeek  Рік тому

      I have not used them. I have a bunch of older St. Croix rods and loved them. The mojo's are glass right. I know they are great for traps and cranks.

  • @Cornelius798
    @Cornelius798 Рік тому +1

    I've free rigged last fall, it definitely works. From the bank I used an 1/8 ounce. Had a ZOOM Lizard and bingo. Thanks Mr. Hank! #100percentwatchsquad

    • @BassGeek
      @BassGeek  Рік тому +1

      Thank you and those zoom lizards at killer

  • @joestrummer9507
    @joestrummer9507 10 місяців тому

    I find that my hook up percentage just plain sucks with that elaztech stuff. It sticks to the hook shaft and point too much and it doesn't sink good.

    • @BassGeek
      @BassGeek  10 місяців тому

      I like bigger hooks on this type of material. Now with the Free rig you want it to float.

  • @CaptAweseomeThoughts
    @CaptAweseomeThoughts 9 місяців тому +1

    Super amazing breakdown on the Free Rig- it is an awesome tool to know how and when to use it. Thank you #100percentwatchsquad

    • @BassGeek
      @BassGeek  9 місяців тому

      Thank you and yes sir it is.

  • @poppy.fishing
    @poppy.fishing Рік тому +1

    I must be living under a rock. I don't remember ever seeing that before.#100percentwatchsquad

    • @BassGeek
      @BassGeek  Рік тому +1

      It's a cool little rig. Very specific time that it shines but it's fun.

  • @Smoky_Mtn_Catfishing
    @Smoky_Mtn_Catfishing Рік тому +1

    #100percentwatchsquad. Another great video Hank. I'll have to get some of those Nikko baits for my free rig.

    • @BassGeek
      @BassGeek  Рік тому

      They are very worth it sir.

  • @davidwilliams1805
    @davidwilliams1805 Рік тому +1

    Very nice video! Thanks for sharing some great information. Enjoyed watching as always. Keep up the good work!

    • @BassGeek
      @BassGeek  Рік тому

      Thank you and I appreciate the support

  • @matalden9363
    @matalden9363 Рік тому +1

    Good informative video about the free rig 😊Greetings from Stockholm Sweden 🇸🇪

    • @BassGeek
      @BassGeek  Рік тому +1

      AWESOME! Thank you Stockholm!

  • @stephenzeppenfeldt221
    @stephenzeppenfeldt221 8 місяців тому +1

    I like watching your videos, you explain things very well.

    • @BassGeek
      @BassGeek  8 місяців тому

      Thank you very much

  • @ukstorm2727
    @ukstorm2727 Рік тому +1

    Caught a lot of fish on the free rig last year, inexplicably haven't thrown it this year

    • @BassGeek
      @BassGeek  Рік тому +1

      hahaha If you're like me If I caught'em on it last year it wouldn't work this year anyway. hahahaha

  • @BassinWithBigMalone
    @BassinWithBigMalone Рік тому +1

    Great video on the free rig Hank! I definitely gotta mess with this rig more. #100percentwatchsquad

    • @BassGeek
      @BassGeek  Рік тому +1

      It's sort of a spot deal for me. I love it around docks or vertical cover.

  • @robstone1489
    @robstone1489 Рік тому +1

    This time of year soft plastics in a Free rig, back glide, and heavy drop shot will catch about anything in the lake. I’ll have them tied on from now till middle-end of winter. Great video as always Hank.

    • @BassGeek
      @BassGeek  Рік тому

      Yes sir all of those can be great right now.

  • @williamfedor8706
    @williamfedor8706 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for sharing on Nikko products. Surprisingly zman baits will not float up with this rig. I love zman baits. They are buoyant but not enough to float up with even a light wire hook using this rig. I would like to know of other baits that are buoyant enough to work with this rig the way you fish it (without dragging).

    • @BassGeek
      @BassGeek  Рік тому

      Wow I thought they would good info

    • @williamfedor8706
      @williamfedor8706 Рік тому +1

      @@BassGeek update: I have tested more Zman baits. ( tested weather they would float with free rig) I found that most of them float but a few ( Ned and large 4” Ned baits) do not. Same exact packaging. The colors that would not float are green pumpkin, Golby Bryant and 4” P&J.

  • @Ranger374_
    @Ranger374_ Рік тому +1

    Great video Hank! Very informative, keep up the awesome how to videos buddy. 👍🐸 #BGN

    • @BassGeek
      @BassGeek  Рік тому +1

      Ranger how you doing bro!

    • @Ranger374_
      @Ranger374_ Рік тому +1

      @@BassGeek great Hank very busy this summer, but still keeping tabs on you lol. Keep up the great work buddy, hope all is well. Love your new ride buddy 👍😎🎣

  • @treverwagner
    @treverwagner Рік тому +1

    Thanks for sharing your technique of fishing the free rig. I am going to have to add that to my arsenal to try around a couple tree stumps!

    • @BassGeek
      @BassGeek  Рік тому

      Man it's great around docks and vortical cover and structure.

  • @dewfishing76
    @dewfishing76 Рік тому +1

    That's a cool rig can't wait to give it a try. Your tips and techniques never disappoint keep up the great work.

    • @BassGeek
      @BassGeek  Рік тому

      Thank you very much I hope that it helps and I hope you catch a big on it.

  • @willperryman4559
    @willperryman4559 Рік тому +1

    Another great technique Hank,and I always feel better when I have the same rig and baits as you. I been using the Zaza worm for a few years now along with other Nikko baits, and I use the angler free rig weights in 1/2 and 3/8 and even 1/4 but I rarely fish over 20’ in our lakes around Raleigh area. Love my TFO rods and glad you’re on the Resolve line, TFO is a great company and I first started using them 9 years ago for my fly rods ( I’ve got 4 TFO fly rods now) . Glad to see your growth and success and I hope you have a outstanding fall fishing season 😜🍀🎣🍀👊

    • @BassGeek
      @BassGeek  Рік тому

      Hey Mr. Perryman good here from ya sir hope your well and yeah it’s a fun technique

    • @grandwonder5858
      @grandwonder5858 9 місяців тому

      Do Nikko lures float!

  • @magamaga8649
    @magamaga8649 8 місяців тому +1

    Love the look of this rig. Can't wait to try it out. Thanks

    • @BassGeek
      @BassGeek  8 місяців тому

      It's fun to fish.

  • @brianlee9074
    @brianlee9074 8 місяців тому

    #100percentwatchsquad ✌️🎣

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    @chriscurtis8577 Рік тому +1

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      @Steve-ev6vx Рік тому

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      @chriscurtis8577 Рік тому +1

      @@Steve-ev6vx
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    • @BassGeek
      @BassGeek  Рік тому

      What giveaway video was it? And be sure you send me an email to BassGeek.biteme@gmail.com

  • @AisAis-om4dr
    @AisAis-om4dr 26 днів тому

    สุดยอด

    • @BassGeek
      @BassGeek  26 днів тому

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  • @arthurdirindinjr1792
    @arthurdirindinjr1792 Рік тому

    Great rig and great how to use explanation
    My only problem and this strictly me PERSONALLY saying so with all the guys putting out fishing content on YT is cost.
    Fishing soft plastics has been my A#1 go to method for fishing since the mid 1980's
    Caught 90% of all my largemouth over 7lbs and my PBLM of 9lbs 11oz on a Texas rigged curly tail worm
    I have always bought the most sensitive rod I could afford to fish soft plastics
    And that can not go over price ceiling is $130
    I also have been fishing for salmon and steelhead in streams near my home since the late 1980's and bass gear is useless for creek fishing salmon and steelhead and good quality rods and reels for salmon and steelhead are absolute must have items and affordable spinning reels are very unlikely to survive a single season creek fishing for salmon and steelhead and cost you both grief and more than a few fish in the process
    My two sons are also fish all the time now both with me and thier friends and they also need their own fishing equipment
    My point being as much as I would absolutely love to have a $300 rod and reel set up for each style of fishing from soft plastics to a finess setup to a dedicated crankbait setup to a dedicated frog setup and a dedicated spinnerbait and chatter bait setup I absolutely can not afford to do so
    So I try as best as I can to buy rods and reels that can pull double duty for bass fishing as my salmon and steelhead rods and reels are reserved strictly for that.
    I do take care to use the proper line for tge correct application and that does help

    • @BassGeek
      @BassGeek  Рік тому

      That I totally get. Trust me I give my recommendations on rod and reel but by NO means am I saying have this rod for only this rig. This rig can be amused for sooooooo many different things. From casting jigs to spinnerbaits to Texas rigs etc. I’m just giving that recommendation to help people out and know where to start

  • @chfd098
    @chfd098 Рік тому

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    • @BassGeek
      @BassGeek  Рік тому

      Thank you welcome to the #BassGeekNation and I hope ya enjoy it

  • @bigmikefishingchonicles9950

    How would that work for me as a co-angler

    • @BassGeek
      @BassGeek  Рік тому

      About the same just soak it.

  • @bradr.7249
    @bradr.7249 Рік тому +1

    What a great looking rig Hank! I see so much potential in that! I will be trying this rig for sure!! I love the under water footage you showed. Thanks Hank! I appreciate you!

    • @BassGeek
      @BassGeek  Рік тому

      Thank you Brad. I love this rig when I know they are on the bottom. It just looks like something feeding down aggressively.

  • @jamescampwbhs
    @jamescampwbhs 6 місяців тому +1

    I enjoy the long stories. Helps me get through the work day. I can’t wait for the tons of content to come 🫡

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      I’ve got a bunch of

  • @Oldbasshole
    @Oldbasshole Рік тому +1

    Another technique I’m going to have to spend some time with. #100percentwatchsquad

    • @BassGeek
      @BassGeek  Рік тому +1

      If they are on a dock post, a rock, a grass line whatever you can park it in their face