My Favorite Baits For Fishing Ultra Pressured Lakes and Rivers

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  • Make sure you give these baits and techniques a try for fishing ultra pressured lakes and rivers. It will increase your number of fish catches.
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  • @jackieparker1847
    @jackieparker1847 2 роки тому +5

    I’m 68 and still enjoy learning. Bass fished all my life. Appreciate the videos

  • @nelsonchiro
    @nelsonchiro 2 роки тому +5

    Congratulations on the growth and the move to TW! Makes sense and I love that I can click on your link that takes me right to exactly what you are recommending! While I liked the discount from the Reel Shot, many times they didn’t have what you recommended, unfortunately. I look forward to supporting you as much as I can!

  • @spintowinstradic6067
    @spintowinstradic6067 2 роки тому +2

    Congratulations on the move, Matt! Great video as always. You’re the one YT channel that when your new video comes out, I stop what I’m doing and watch immediately. Keep up the great work!

  • @Southwest.Angling
    @Southwest.Angling 2 роки тому +4

    I've always said smaller baits attribute to more bites! I always figured it's just a lot of commitment to expect from a fish especially in pressured water's. Topwater I throw the smallest frogs I can find and get more hits.
    This video and all yours are super helpful and so resourceful.

  • @johnrayner5599
    @johnrayner5599 2 роки тому +3

    Congratulations on the move to TW, Reel Shot is awesome also so good luck with the move. Great tips in this one Matt, glad to see I am looking at things in the right way on our pressured waters.

  • @oldeschoolbob1022
    @oldeschoolbob1022 2 роки тому +4

    Congratulations on the move to TW. I received some great customer service from The Reel Shot; they seem like awesome people. Wholeheartedly agree on downsizing on pressured lakes: "Shaky head and throw the Ned". Thanks, Matt!

    • @MattStefanFishing
      @MattStefanFishing  2 роки тому +2

      the Reel Shot is awesome and I love the people. but for my personal business brand TW is a better place to be

  • @donpadawan
    @donpadawan 2 роки тому +1

    I know lots of people with affiliate links but I’m definitely gonna use yours exclusively! Some of the best content out there. Thanks Matt!

  • @normanham6142
    @normanham6142 2 роки тому +3

    Matt, I believe I was lucky to find your channel near the beginning of your YT venture. I subscribed after first video I
    saw. Love your teaching skills and your passion for fishing. I commented on one video about not being able to purchase tackle from The Reel Shot because they were out of stock on everything I sought to buy via your link. I really wanted to support you. I must commend you for your response which was, “Yeah, but I really like to support the local dealer.” Instant respect. You’re loyal. Your position on this now is easily understandable. You got a family to feed. You stated it well. I’m fairly sure this won’t be the end of your relationship w/them. Congrats on new path to same destination. I know I can buy my tackle and support you. I’m retired and living on fixed income. Using your affiliate links will help a little. Good luck bro 👊🏼🎣😎

    • @MattStefanFishing
      @MattStefanFishing  2 роки тому +2

      thanks for the support and it was hard to leave The Reel Shot. I had several discussions with them and we all felt best move for me was to go to TW. But we plan to continue to work together in the future on other endeavors. Thanks for the support!

    • @normanham6142
      @normanham6142 2 роки тому +1

      @@MattStefanFishing You’re welcome. It was obvious that it was hard to leave. Thanks again for all the juice! 👊🏼😎🎣

  • @jpecci1262
    @jpecci1262 Рік тому +1

    I really like this channel - explanations are real clear.

  • @LoopKnot
    @LoopKnot 2 роки тому +2

    Thanks Matt, as always great info.👍

  • @rickpizzorno826
    @rickpizzorno826 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks you for the Great INFO.

  • @blahblahmilbury
    @blahblahmilbury 2 роки тому +7

    Would definitely appreciate more norther grass lake specific videos

  • @jamesf1525
    @jamesf1525 2 роки тому +1

    Bookmarked as requested Matt. Your tutorials are appreciated.

  • @BobbyBalsaRNM
    @BobbyBalsaRNM 2 роки тому +2

    Love the flat worm, but the hit worm on a dropshot became my new favorite last year for both largies & smallies

  • @everttebenn4925
    @everttebenn4925 6 місяців тому

    Matt I use the vmc swivel hook. For wacky rig also for drop shot thanks for sharing yourself to other fisherman and always tight lines

  • @shannonkirby9295
    @shannonkirby9295 2 роки тому +1

    Great one, Matt, and congratulations about tackle warehouse

  • @tommybounds3220
    @tommybounds3220 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you for the video.

  • @feva4u
    @feva4u 2 роки тому +1

    I just place an order at the reel shot on Saturday and your discount code still worked. Congratulations on the new agreement with tackle warehouse!

    • @MattStefanFishing
      @MattStefanFishing  2 роки тому +1

      thanks! Im guessing the code will still work for some time. Ive got a lot of videos floating around with Reel Shot links and I think it would be advantageous for them to keep accepting it. but im not sure how long they will.

  • @brianlee9074
    @brianlee9074 2 роки тому +1

    Great choices Matt. Thanks man. ✌🏻🎣

  • @tunit8946
    @tunit8946 2 роки тому +2

    Good video. Nice to see content about fishing pressured lakes. I fish two of them .

  • @gunn89
    @gunn89 2 роки тому +1

    Priceless content

  • @hookedonbassncats
    @hookedonbassncats 2 роки тому +2

    Funny story, me buying and using and loving the guppy head for my 2.8 keitech swimbaits led me to search for you on UA-cam which led me to your channel. So grateful, love your channel and the guppy head.

  • @marcusgreen6331
    @marcusgreen6331 2 роки тому +1

    The guppy head is awesome gives the 2.8 keitech a great action

  • @toddweller6527
    @toddweller6527 2 роки тому +2

    Love your show,,very informative

  • @jamesryan5868
    @jamesryan5868 2 роки тому +1

    I first heard of your channel from following Randy Blaukat , he said go check him out & here I am ! Following both , you guys always give great info ! My fishing has gotten better because of both of you ! Thanks Matt ! Oh & I love TW 👍🏻

  • @Ripp1n
    @Ripp1n Рік тому +1

    The Silent Crank I feel may be the key on my highly pressured lake. Lake Prior in MN if you were curious

  • @Hawgmaster
    @Hawgmaster 2 роки тому +4

    Congrats on the getting the Tackle Warehouse affiliation, but the one positive thing I’ve learned during COVID is that small local shops are just as integral to the fishing industry as the bigger outlets like TW. They really have come through when places like TW were slow getting product back in stock. Just don’t forget them as things slowly get back to normal…if things were normal to start with. 😬

    • @MattStefanFishing
      @MattStefanFishing  2 роки тому +1

      I agree 100%. I'm a small business owner as well and that's one of the reasons why it was so hard for me to end my affiliation deal with The Reel Shot. I love that store and will continue to promote them and would love to work with them in the future.

  • @bigmikefishingchonicles9950
    @bigmikefishingchonicles9950 2 роки тому +2

    I love your picks

  • @mortanna
    @mortanna 2 роки тому +1

    I really enjoy the content you put out

  • @AM-we6en
    @AM-we6en 2 роки тому +1

    We’ll see how your buddy Randy responds to this. He called tactical bassin a tackle warehouse pushing channel. Didn’t see his point on that one. But I understand your decision. You’re channel is awesome.

    • @MattStefanFishing
      @MattStefanFishing  2 роки тому

      thanks! Randy has an affiliate deal I believe with a tackle shop so im not sure why he would care. But i dont make videos to push products. I decide on a topic and then talk about it. some videos are about baits and others never mention a bait. just depends on the day i guess.

  • @fatbackcrowe2448
    @fatbackcrowe2448 2 роки тому +1

    Watch every video! Thanks for the info!

  • @tyfishingadventures
    @tyfishingadventures 2 роки тому +1

    Nice, love the Tacklewarehouse links.

  • @johnbutler307
    @johnbutler307 2 роки тому +1

    I like all your videos @ TW is great got all new Garmin 2 12 inch units that force trolling motor is great

    • @MattStefanFishing
      @MattStefanFishing  2 роки тому

      Awesome! I hope you use my Tackle warehouse affiliate link www.tacklewarehouse.com/?from=MSFG

  • @edpelkey7798
    @edpelkey7798 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you Matt, thinking positive 💯 💰

  • @rodcashman4793
    @rodcashman4793 2 роки тому +1

    Great video 📹 👍 thanks for sharing 👍

  • @clintperry799
    @clintperry799 2 роки тому +1

    Mid to upper 70's in Tulsa Oklahoma, this week ! 🤣🎣🇺🇲

  • @fatika4598
    @fatika4598 2 роки тому +1

    I’ve honestly never been motivated to use an influencer’s TW link, but I’m definitely going to be using your’s! Marked 👍

  • @danielwood5510
    @danielwood5510 2 роки тому +1

    boy I needed this video, one small reservoir, it seems like there's local tournaments 5 days a week, sumer time its sloshed by pleasure boaters, and everybody has live scope...

  • @peteremerson4777
    @peteremerson4777 2 роки тому +9

    When you do your “local baits” videos as you travel around, maybe throw a bone to the Reel Shot by doing one based on their unique products when you’re back home (because I’m sure they have some local specialties). But obviously TW is the place to be partnered long term.

    • @MattStefanFishing
      @MattStefanFishing  2 роки тому +1

      great idea! Thank you!

    • @markfallier2950
      @markfallier2950 2 роки тому

      Iiiñ

    • @richardmajewski3815
      @richardmajewski3815 2 роки тому +2

      I love the Reel Shit and have loved their store since they opened their store in Oshkosh, Wi. Matt has been a great Ambassador for them and in fact reintroduced them to me through his channel. I still will buy from them as a result even as he moves to a new sponsor. Thanks Matt for your past involvement with The Reel Shop.

    • @MattStefanFishing
      @MattStefanFishing  2 роки тому +1

      @@richardmajewski3815 thanks for your support!

    • @richardmajewski3815
      @richardmajewski3815 2 роки тому +2

      Should have checked my spelling on the name. Sorry Reel Shot.

  • @kevinmalott9625
    @kevinmalott9625 2 роки тому +2

    Once again great content! You ever ice fish? I live in Canada so I ice fish a lot, it definitely helps scratch the itch for open water.

    • @MattStefanFishing
      @MattStefanFishing  2 роки тому

      I ice fish a little but my season tourney season starts in january so i start heading south

  • @bassinRN
    @bassinRN 2 роки тому +3

    One of my favorite UA-cam intros! Great content too!🙌

    • @MattStefanFishing
      @MattStefanFishing  2 роки тому +1

      thank you! Bridgford Foods made that for me!

    • @mikeylikesit1831
      @mikeylikesit1831 2 роки тому +1

      It really is awesome. I will say the monthly tips part kinda bugs me. It needs to say AMAZING Tips.

    • @normanham6142
      @normanham6142 2 роки тому +1

      It is a good intro. I like it anyway. It looks & sounds professional. Perfect length; not too long or too short. I know I remember it and think, “Matt Stefan Fishing”!

  • @roberts.2413
    @roberts.2413 2 роки тому +1

    Small cranks are another great option. Not sure if they still make them but I used to catch piles of fish on the Lucky Craft RC 0.5 size , Megabass Griffon and the Rapala Ultra Light Crank.

  • @k1llerdir
    @k1llerdir 2 роки тому +2

    Ned head with a single tail grub works great.

  • @funkymojo111
    @funkymojo111 2 роки тому +1

    TW is one of my primary sources of online purchases. They are in Cali and less expensive to deliver, AND, many of the channels I follow have a TW link-discount.

  • @johnnyblaze2620
    @johnnyblaze2620 2 роки тому +1

    Just had a warm spell and caught me a 5.7lb today. Been really cold. First one of the year lol Good vid brotha 👍

  • @progradepainting3755
    @progradepainting3755 Рік тому +1

    That hoola grub weightless is money on pressured waters. I found one that’s even more unassuming in the Osp hog. 2.5” with a super slow sink rate.

  • @StrikEagle9
    @StrikEagle9 2 роки тому +5

    Congratulations on the new business venture. Like I told Debo when he got his deal- try not to get too pushy with the products. This community loves fishing first and foremost!

    • @MattStefanFishing
      @MattStefanFishing  2 роки тому +4

      im going to keep doing what im doing. i dont ever make videos to inflate my affiliatte programs. I really just answer the questions i get in the comment sections. sometimes they are about my favorite baits, sometimes they are about techniques and never even mention a bait. thanks for watching and the continued support.

  • @emilianobanzi9432
    @emilianobanzi9432 2 роки тому +1

    Great to hear your business is growing, I guess 99% of Pro are in business with TW. Great info Matt

  • @johncloud2851
    @johncloud2851 2 роки тому +1

    Heck yea, now I can support my favorite channel through the only place I like to purchase tackle. My local lake is the closest to Tulsa and is highly pressured, being positive and knowing you are going to get bites, just not many, is challenging. I will continue to flip my jig, wacky the General and walk my top water as fast as I can. Going to work on the Ned and Swim bait game this year.

    • @MattStefanFishing
      @MattStefanFishing  2 роки тому +1

      Right on! THanks for the support!

    • @toddlester8063
      @toddlester8063 2 роки тому

      I'm from that area too - you talking about Bixhoma or one of the larger lakes?

    • @johncloud2851
      @johncloud2851 2 роки тому

      @@toddlester8063 Skiatook is 10 minutes from the house

    • @toddlester8063
      @toddlester8063 2 роки тому +1

      @@johncloud2851 Ah yea, I fish there too sometimes. Nice like, good variety of fish, but yea its pretty pressured.

  • @leepao6302
    @leepao6302 Рік тому +1

    I lived in Minnesota and I’m still fishing in Mississippi River for smallies

  • @mikebainter8917
    @mikebainter8917 2 роки тому +2

    Congrats on your TW Hookup!! 80% of my gear comes from their online store, have you ever thought about
    expanding on your guppy heads with Dirty Jigs? Good luck in the future with that. As usual another great
    video love watching your stuff.

    • @MattStefanFishing
      @MattStefanFishing  2 роки тому +2

      thanks! We have talked about expending the lineup and altering it some to make a mini underspin.

    • @mikebainter8917
      @mikebainter8917 2 роки тому +1

      @@MattStefanFishing very nice I have several of the guppy heads is there a possibility of doing a 1/16 1/0 & 3/0 in the standard jig heads and/or the underspins. I like using them for crappie and I also use the jig heads when inshore fishing.

  • @_Lt__Dan_
    @_Lt__Dan_ 2 роки тому +1

    brr 30’ is cold! sittin on 74’ here in socal with 8 fish in my boat. hang in there! 🤙🏼

  • @NedRigNerd
    @NedRigNerd 2 роки тому +1

    @MattStefan I know you have fished all over the country. But have you ever fished the Portage Lakes Region in Northeast Ohio. There's 7 lakes in total. 4 main ones that are connected together by channels and streams.

    • @MattStefanFishing
      @MattStefanFishing  2 роки тому

      Funny you ask. I have not fished it but know exactly where you are talking. My wife is from Ohio and her family lives all over the state so Im quite familiar with the different lakes. I have heard good things about the portage chain

  • @RobFishYT
    @RobFishYT 2 роки тому +1

    TW literally overnights my orders out here in CA. I get everything next day. Sweet deal!

  • @rodlinvon-hugenstine5142
    @rodlinvon-hugenstine5142 2 роки тому +1

    Ika, rigged backwards on a 3/0 EWG (I prefer a 2/0) weightless. Works everywhere. Even in spots I would never imagine getting bit, it just gets clocked. The hula grub works like hell too! … but there’s something about the ika. Maybe it’s the way it drops compare to other similar baits, rigged backwards. Even lures that are basically the same thing like the PAC hydra.

  • @rodneycullens7500
    @rodneycullens7500 2 роки тому +1

    FYI Tackle Warehouse also gives Veterans 10% discount even on sale items! Might want to mention that to your fanbase!

  • @MrJohnB-qs6dp
    @MrJohnB-qs6dp 2 роки тому

    Thanks for those tips!!!!👊🏻 Congrats on getting on with Tackle Warehouse!!! I think it was a good move. So all I have to do is click on of the baits in your description and bookmark it and when I order it will automatically refer to you?? Stay Safe & God Bless!!!!

    • @MattStefanFishing
      @MattStefanFishing  2 роки тому

      Bookmark this link and you will be good to go www.tacklewarehouse.com/?from=MSFG

  • @Ripp1n
    @Ripp1n Рік тому +1

    Matt as a MN bass fisherman, you're the closest I can find near me who gives out your superior content. I would like to ask a question I dont think I've ever seen. So here I go...Ill use a swimbait as an example, your typical Keitech SB, on a 1/8oz for my pressured lakes, per second, how many inches/feet will that fall per second?

    • @MattStefanFishing
      @MattStefanFishing  Рік тому +1

      Depend on your line lb test your using but I’d guess about 1 to 1.5ft per second

  • @clintbouch
    @clintbouch 2 роки тому +1

    I was at Hammonds by Lake Lanier and found the dirty jig MS guppy. Thought I found a sweet new jig to bring back to WI. Today I find out they were designed by a guy from WI. Never connected that the Matt S I watch on UA-cam was the same Matt S from dirty jigs. I haven't see these jigs at any store in WI that I've been to.

    • @MattStefanFishing
      @MattStefanFishing  2 роки тому

      haaha! dirty jigs are made in Wisconsin!

    • @clintbouch
      @clintbouch 2 роки тому

      I guess I need to go to places other than Fleet or Scheels. I see now that Reel Shot carries them. I'm gonna check out the store tomorrow.

  • @blahblahmilbury
    @blahblahmilbury 2 роки тому +1

    Man that guppy head is my go to smallie head

  • @EthanPriceOutdoors
    @EthanPriceOutdoors 2 роки тому +1

    awesome

  • @eagleeye9549
    @eagleeye9549 Рік тому +1

    Yamamoto hula is confidence bait of all time. It never lets me down. 197 was my fav, but they don't make them any longer...😢😢

  • @LUE68
    @LUE68 2 роки тому +2

    What do u think about a prop bait around docks from the back of the boat behind a guy skipping a jig.

    • @MattStefanFishing
      @MattStefanFishing  2 роки тому

      not a bad choice. i wouldnt do it all day but give it a try for an hour or so

  • @machoman5928
    @machoman5928 2 роки тому +1

    Could you do a video on plastics and colors that can cover 90% of situations? I carry way too many plastics and want to downsize..Thanks Matt

  • @SpookyRedz
    @SpookyRedz 2 роки тому +1

    Love TW

  • @terrytresemer2864
    @terrytresemer2864 2 роки тому +1

    Yes I'm bummed to. We had two days in the 40's & now it's 21 with wind in the 40's. It not fair !

  • @kennyg3192
    @kennyg3192 2 роки тому +1

    Can’t wait to use a lot of your techniques I’ve learned since December to throw into my Lake Sharon Maryland I got me a few of your heads in a sound size that I’ll be swimming with a sexy shed keitech 1/8 and I got me a few creature baits and I got me the big brat and I’m gonna be using my drop shot with the Robo worm with a chartreuse tail they were good for throwing them on the beds but you have like three seconds to set the hook and again congratulations on successfully moving up the chain don’t stop looking back brother, only time you look back is it make a correction take care brother tight lines and love them little ones take care brother good luck

  • @theonearmedbandit8631
    @theonearmedbandit8631 2 роки тому +2

    Would love to see a vid on when to fish lower end vs upper end and when to run on up in the river?? They are no video anywhere on this

  • @dabblingangler6854
    @dabblingangler6854 2 роки тому +1

    Matt, look forward to your videos. Great way to wind down after a tough day at the office. By chance, can you tell me what the bait is that’s on the thumbnail for this video? I snagged one of these last year and have not been able to figure out what it is. TIA

  • @marcmot2284
    @marcmot2284 2 роки тому +1

    thanks for a great show
    do you use free rigs, may you do video on it

  • @retflo2583
    @retflo2583 2 роки тому +2

    Matt, what happened to the Yamamoto hula grub in the thumbnail ? I Love that bait in smoke and purple...

  • @kirkreusch8415
    @kirkreusch8415 2 роки тому +1

    Is there a “lake breakdown” on southern Illinois Lake of Egypt? Thanks for the content.

    • @MattStefanFishing
      @MattStefanFishing  2 роки тому +1

      randy blaukat may have done one. I have not but you can request a personal lake breakdown from me for it here fishthemoment.com/personal-lake-breakdown/fish-the-moment-personal-lake-breakdown-with-matt-stefan?rq=matt%20stefan

  • @Ripp1n
    @Ripp1n Рік тому +1

    Top water is so very key....Many people got awak from the sitter pop

  • @johndynneson662
    @johndynneson662 5 місяців тому +1

    That Berkeley’s surge shad. Is that still available. Don’t seem to be finding that. 🤔🤔🤔

  • @douglasspickler4925
    @douglasspickler4925 2 роки тому +1

    Now hold on, you were recently fishing a tournament on Sam Rayburn. That sure is better than western Maryland. 16 degrees this morning with wind. 😯 I thought you were going to discuss the old hula grub. That is a bait as old as me but it still gets bit.

  • @johnnyweaver1300
    @johnnyweaver1300 2 роки тому +1

    It's great that you changed tackle stores because reel shot didn't have much to choose from as to say dirty swim jigs & or trailers, & I'm sure of others, one question what's going to happen when fish are going to stop biting finesse baits especially on ultra pressured lakes such as Chickamauga?

    • @MattStefanFishing
      @MattStefanFishing  2 роки тому +1

      Go micro or bigger! THanks for your continued support!

    • @johnnyweaver1300
      @johnnyweaver1300 2 роки тому

      @@MattStefanFishing I watch most of your videos & like them but I don't see a need to always comment on them ✌

  • @ricksonora6656
    @ricksonora6656 2 роки тому

    A few days ago, I started assembling my backpack fishing kit. Jigs per one pro, jerkbaits per another, spinners per another, worms per another. I can’t carry them all.
    Panic hit, and I never got out the door. I spent the last few days rebuilding my dropshot and Texas rigs to escape the choices.

    • @MattStefanFishing
      @MattStefanFishing  2 роки тому

      just fish with what you have confidence in!

    • @ricksonora6656
      @ricksonora6656 2 роки тому

      @@MattStefanFishing What’s a novice to do when he hasn’t had enough successes to have confidence in anything yet?
      When I was a kid, there was a stereotype of a golfer throwing his club in the water hazard and coming home with a thundercloud over his head and steam shooting out of his ears. That’s me me with fishing.

  • @robertveith2571
    @robertveith2571 Рік тому +1

    Theirs not many prop baits out their I use to use the Heddon Torpedo I have few of them but it seems after a few cast the prop stop working only one I have found was the Devil's Horse if you know any lst me know!!!!

  • @pelagicprincesses6123
    @pelagicprincesses6123 2 роки тому +1

    I’ll start clicking on your bitly links! Maybe start creating monthly baits suggestions and different techniques gear suggestions like tacticalbassin? However, Matt and Tim have started going overboard with tackle suggestions that clearly are motivated by the affiliate program/commission.

    • @MattStefanFishing
      @MattStefanFishing  2 роки тому +2

      Thanks for the suggestion. i dont like the monthly tackle suggestions because they are relevant to your area. guys are giving there favorite february baits but yet half the country is froze over. Id rather talk about winter baits or prespawn baits so people can apply them to their area when the season is right,

    • @pelagicprincesses6123
      @pelagicprincesses6123 2 роки тому

      @@MattStefanFishing this is what sets you apart from all the other salesman/fishermen! Keep up the great work!

  • @SpookyRedz
    @SpookyRedz 2 роки тому +2

    Matt , congrats bro you deserve it bro , sincerely , I’m happy for you too

    • @MattStefanFishing
      @MattStefanFishing  2 роки тому

      it was definitely an unexpected invite and one Im happy to have gotten. I love The Reel Shot but from a business perspective TW is the place to be

  • @PabersFishing
    @PabersFishing 2 роки тому +1

    What line size do you recommend for the high pressured lake with each of these techniques?

    • @MattStefanFishing
      @MattStefanFishing  2 роки тому +1

      i go with the lightest possible. Generally 6 lb fluorocarbon on my spinning gear and 10 lb fluorocarbon on the baitcasters.

    • @PabersFishing
      @PabersFishing 2 роки тому

      Thank you Matt. Love the channel and content you share to make us all better fisherman!

  • @seatee4770
    @seatee4770 2 роки тому +1

    So the The Reel Shot discount code is not valid anymore?

    • @MattStefanFishing
      @MattStefanFishing  2 роки тому

      my guess is its still valid at the moment but will be discontinued at some point in the future.

  • @jamesf595
    @jamesf595 2 роки тому +2

    I used to buy a lot from tackle warehouse but the last two times I did my card got hacked has anyone else had that problem thanks again for another great video

    • @douglasspickler4925
      @douglasspickler4925 2 роки тому

      James, absolutely. I'm glad you posted this because my Discover card just got hacked again this week after TW shipped me a backorder. I have had credit cards hacked at least 15 times and the one common thing is...it happens when the card is used for a TW purchase. Can't prove it because I don't have the resources to investigate but it sure is suspicious.

    • @richardporter1455
      @richardporter1455 2 роки тому

      Yup, happened to m when l was black Friday shopping

    • @MattStefanFishing
      @MattStefanFishing  2 роки тому

      Im sorry to hear that. I know they had a breach last fall but from what ive been told its corrected. I buy monthly from TW and have never had a problem. Knock on wood

  • @mikeylikesit1831
    @mikeylikesit1831 2 роки тому +1

    I'm all for the small business and I support the heck out of them but when I'm on a mission for tubes and maybe a tube jig and I only find 2 packs of goby magic power tubes in the 4 stores near me. I gotta do what I gotta do.

  • @doster59
    @doster59 2 роки тому +1

    Is the Hula Grub in the thumbnail something you throw on pressured lakes? I've got a couple packs in the box, but I've never thrown them. Congrats on TW, hope you can still give some love to The Reel Shot too.

    • @MattStefanFishing
      @MattStefanFishing  2 роки тому +1

      thanks! I douse the hula grub on very pressurred waters. I actually made the thumbnail first and then forgot to mention it in the video. but I talk about the hula grub in an upcoming video.

    • @doster59
      @doster59 2 роки тому

      @@MattStefanFishing Thanks, I'll look forward to watching.

  • @outdoorswithjt6652
    @outdoorswithjt6652 2 роки тому +1

    I've got a beaver problem in my pond what do you recommend?

  • @Ripp1n
    @Ripp1n Рік тому +1

    my Co-Angler and I had our derby won with 16.75 lbs in 20 mins at a spot on our home lake...I replicated this pattern on the same conditions...and they were simply not there< and haven't been there on same said conditions. What are we doing wrong?

  • @bgriffin511
    @bgriffin511 2 роки тому +1

    Georgia

  • @philipwilliams6648
    @philipwilliams6648 Рік тому +1

    Try some the leech baits

  • @brandonelliott5345
    @brandonelliott5345 2 роки тому +1

    The reel shot was a nice little shop, but they didn’t go very deep in selection!

  • @learningtofish7036
    @learningtofish7036 2 роки тому +1

    get ready for the snide comments. the boys at TB have been doing a hell of a job and everyone acts like all they do is sell stuf for tackle warehouse. I really like being able to look at the stuff you are talking about as I follow along and study what you say. Thanks.

    • @MattStefanFishing
      @MattStefanFishing  2 роки тому +1

      i hope people realize the channels not geared towards selling stuff. Most of the topics at this point are answers to viewer questions. Some videos talk about techniques and never mention a bait, others are more about baits, but i never tailor a video to try to sell.

    • @learningtofish7036
      @learningtofish7036 2 роки тому

      @@MattStefanFishing i watch your videos to learn. Your presentation is very genuine. And you gatta know, there's no accounting for some people's negativity.

  • @stoneysdead689
    @stoneysdead689 2 роки тому +1

    No- not the spin rocket and spin bomb- that's two of my favorite top water baits. I guess I better stock up.

  • @northof7outdoors424
    @northof7outdoors424 2 роки тому +1

    just bought 196 items from tw used your link hope it helps. Fun fact for people if you didnt win the rico blems over the 25 days of xmas, you got a 20% off code emailed, I combined it with the 25% off spring sale for 45%

    • @MattStefanFishing
      @MattStefanFishing  2 роки тому

      holy smokes! Sounds like a great deal! Thanks for supporting the channel.

  • @stoneysdead689
    @stoneysdead689 2 роки тому +2

    I never understood that phrase "Don't be afraid to... " as it pertains to fishing- why would I be afraid? LOL- I guess it's aimed at tournament guys- who might have a reason to be afraid- afraid of losing. Because for the rest of us, let's be real- it's not the end of the world if we waste an afternoon throwing the wrong bait. In fact, most of us do it pretty often by mistake anyway. I throw top water way off into winter and then I pick it back up like mid Feb.- you'd be surprised who's at home if you just knock. I'm not setting he world on fire or anything but- i get my fix. Haven't landed a top water in 2022 yet but- I will soon. Small poppers, make sure the rear hook is dressed in flashy/shiny/glittery material- and just let it sit after pops for a long, long time- this seems to work before anything else- and once they start hitting it, it's on.

    • @MattStefanFishing
      @MattStefanFishing  2 роки тому

      I agree. dont be afraid... the worst thing that happens is you catch no fish... which is really not that bad hahaha

  • @justtreesiddty6889
    @justtreesiddty6889 2 роки тому +1

    Tacklewarehouse is better for regular bass fishing. The reel shot is good for ice fishing and great lake stuff. As for websites in person the reel shot shop is ok. It's only good bc it has brands other stored doesn't have. Like megabass

  • @jimmcculloch5825
    @jimmcculloch5825 2 роки тому +1

    How about that H-grub on your icon (or what ever it is called)?

    • @MattStefanFishing
      @MattStefanFishing  2 роки тому

      i forgot to talk about it hahah I did another video talking just about the hula grub that will be coming out soon. its one of my favorite baits for pressurred water.

    • @jimmcculloch5825
      @jimmcculloch5825 2 роки тому

      @@MattStefanFishing Thanks, I just bought some to use when it gets warm enough.

  • @wolverinex4243
    @wolverinex4243 2 роки тому +1

    Congrats on the move. As far as this video, the term ultra pressured is actually pressured. Ultra pressured is another level. Believe you me. For example, your wacky rig bait needs to be smaller. Even that hawg creature fishing is still too big and too unrealistic in color (solid). Topwater would be out completely for a number of reasons like just for having bigger hooks or profile or wider gaps between hooks or that top water means it is less pressured in general. The term pressured has many meanings. 1. Less fish. 2. It means small fish or less average fish 3. Picky fish. That said, I stand behind what I have said. In a nut shell, you're really looking at using crappie gear for big bass, but that's just for the lack of words. Anything small can be used....and I leave that to the imagination. If there's anyone who knows about these things. C'est moi. Je suis je suis. Oui, oui. The real dealers can't sell bunk.

  • @toddlester8063
    @toddlester8063 2 роки тому +2

    Was it intended to be sneaky and subtle that you showed a Hula Grub as the thumbnail picture but then didn't talk about it? :P

    • @MattStefanFishing
      @MattStefanFishing  2 роки тому

      no i took the thumbnail and then forgot to talk about it. i love the hula grub. Im doing another video on it soon

  • @coachmatt6735
    @coachmatt6735 2 роки тому +1

    Did I miss the part about the spider grub?

    • @MattStefanFishing
      @MattStefanFishing  2 роки тому

      I totally forgot to mention it / I love hula grub on pressurred lakes. Its my favorite bait for fishing rock

    • @coachmatt6735
      @coachmatt6735 2 роки тому

      @@MattStefanFishing thanks for the reply. Spider/hula grub isn't one I've ever had success with or that has given me much confidence. Which is why I clicked in the video. I'll try it around the rocks. I fish some Canadian Shield lakes where rock predominates, but those lakes eat jigs like popcorn.
      How about a short video about how/where you rig and fish it? Football head? Weights, line etc.?

  • @krzysztofmyron1889
    @krzysztofmyron1889 2 роки тому +2

    Masz u mnie plus + im ist (poland (polska) ,sory i dont right in american .Pozdrawiam Kris.

    • @krzysztofmyron1889
      @krzysztofmyron1889 2 роки тому +1

      thank you ,I like you (ogladac jestes taki naturalny) .Pozdrawiam Kris

    • @MattStefanFishing
      @MattStefanFishing  2 роки тому

      thanks for watching and the support!