Gene - You are hands down amongst the very best educators in bass fishing and I've learned alot from you even as I've just recently retired. Having discovered this video just last year I had to smile because this has been my mainstay rig for over 30 years. This video you made is timeless , as I can't for see this rigging method ever letting up. If you'd allow me I'd like to supplement your wisdom with some of what I have found works with variations of this rig. After trial & error I settled down to using 1/4 oz. mojo style weight under all conditions, from 5 ft. out to 15+ feet, and never felt that the bass were put off by the heavier weight. For me 2 baits covered all situations - a zoom centipede with a 1/0 or 2/0 EWG hook and a zoom brush hog with a 3/0 hook. I always used 8# or 10# line, but finally have gotten into braid and now go 15# braid to the 8 or 10# FC leader. I find a long, medium power spinning rod (7'3" to 7'6") helps with longer casts, the ability play the fish more on the rod, and in working the bait the longer rod enables a longer drag before having to pickup the line. I use this rig all seasons of the year including the spawn, and find that the mojo cylinder shaped weight comes through rocky and gravel areas better than any other weight system I've found when "dragging". On hard botton, on a tough bite, I'll bounce the weight up and down a couple times and pause - its gotten me many additional fish over the years. It does shine in vegetation, but regardless my best retrieve has been inch, crawl it, shake it in place , always with short to medium pauses in between - nothing too fast. It catches more than its share of big fish as Gene so timely demonstrated. Great for beginners to begin catching bass and gaining confidence, and great for old dogs like me who have embraced it as my confidence bait for clost to 30 years! Gene - thanx for the opportunity to use your forum to give back a little. I know we all got to pay the bills, but what you are giving to so many eager and hungry fisherman and the women too can not be overlooked. You are a pleasure to learn from and clearly a great guy!
You are by far the best most consistent bass fishing instructor on the internet! For a guy that doesn't get on the water as much as I'd like, you help me catch fish like I spend more time fishing than I do. Thank you!!!!!!!
Was having a terrible weekend. Rushed out to one of our reservoirs here in eastern MA with a few hours I had in the evening and I could not stop catching bass on the mojo on my first time using it. Best couple hours fishing I've ever had since I left the south. Thanks for showing this one off (five years ago, but still).
LOL. Thanks Alex. I've been sitting back the last few months and shaking my head. I just can't believe how fast things are growing and how well my videos have been received. I am not a pro by any means. I'm a student and still learn things every day and I enjoy teaching what I learn.
You are not kidding when you said it’s a big fish rig! Caught a nice one today on the mojo rig/ greenpumpkin and chartreuse trick worm. Thanks Gene for posting this video, it has taught me tons of new things about fishing. Blessings!
This rig has won me the last three tournaments I have been in absolutely in love with it great for cold weather I recommended this rig to a couple of my friends and they have also had amazing results keep the content coming Gene!!!
I have to agree with Nick, this channel really should be much bigger for the content we get. Gene, you live this stuff, and you sure do live pretty well.
Flukemaster, watched your Mojo Rigging video last night & decided I would get the terminal tackle I was missing (cylinder weights) & fish it this evening on a lake which is part of the Chain O' Lakes in northern Illinois. Wow! We have had a good bit of rain & lightning this week but the largemouth bass just loved the setup. Using a 1/8 oz. cylinder weight pegged with a bobber stop about 10" from a Texas Rigged (with barb sharpened but skin hooked in bait) Gamagatsu size 1 Offset EWG with a Zoom Trick Worm (Watermelon Red Chartreuse tail) on a two piece St. Croix 7' Medium rod, Shimano Stradic CI4+ 2500 reel (smoothest reel I own) spooled with 12# Berkeley Nano-Fil (White as I am a line watcher) and 8# fluorocarbon. Can feel so much with this setup. Weeds and rocks were easy to detect. I do want to try Tungsten however as I notice even more feel transmitted through the braid & reel. Pickups were hard to detect and watching the line was a real benefit. I might try a second piece of colored fluorocarbon to see if this will help with strike detection. Was not excited about using such a small hook (thought 3/0 would be better) but the results were GREAT! The Zoom is a great bait due to its buoyant tail. Easy to fish some grass and Lilly pads without getting hung up...until bass hit it and get all tangled in it. Really appreciate your videos. Thank you. Wishing you a wonderful Father's Day. You are a wonderful roll model on and off the water.
I have tested at least a dozen connecting knots for braid to flouro and the best by far is the miller knot. It's a slightly modified albright knot. Do a search for "Tackle Tour Video - Braid to Fluorocarbon knot connections" to find out how to tie it.
Absolutely awesome videos man, keep up the good work. Any true fisherman would appreciate what it is that you are doing for the fishing community; I sure know I do. Thanks for all you do boss! keep ripin' lips!
Cool Don, You'll love it. My PB Largemouth came off of this rig back in 2006. I still can't believe I got that beast out of the grass without breaking off.
A swim jig s a great idea. I haven't tried that yet. Don't be afraid to pull out a buzzbait or Rage Toad either. They have been putting plenty in the boat for me the last few weeks.
I remember watching this video about a year ago and catching some bass using this technique on my next outing. Falling victim to the "next best thing" I forgot about this setup. Went back to it recently with good success. It works just the way Flukemaster demonstrates. Two small mods I use:1. I use small, 1/16, bullet weights and bobber stoppers to pin the weight. 2 stoppers. 1 in front of the weight and 1 between the weight and the hook. That way I can work it Mojo style, or pin the weight against the hook, or spread the stoppers and let the weight slide, Texas style.2. Instead of a worm I sometimes use a soft swim bait like a cane thumper. You can fish this rig from top to bottom and through the bushes. Makes a great search bait. Cuts down on the rigging and re rigging. Use the 4" version on a 2/0 EWG thin wire. Texpose the hook in the slot at the top, just a little, and you have a incredibly weedless set up.Thanks Flukemaster for the lesson.
used this in a few of my small tournaments here in ny. put 3 in the boat that won the event for me. so with that would like to say thank you. really love this set up now
That's a good idea Alex and it would work just fine. In my experience it would take a long time for that little bit of friction to have a negative effect on your line. No matter what you are fishing you always need to retie every once in a while anyway. BTW I caught my PB on this rig using 8lb test fluorocarbon and she tore up about two pounds of grass while I was fighting her. She weighed in at 9.98lbs.
OMG u just made my day bro i was just feeling bad about not having a bait caster like the pros on youtube and then you pop up with the same pole as me 😄
Flukemaster: The Googans, are highly entertaining, as are you but I actually learn from you and think out of all the "UA-cam" fishermen, you're the one I learn the most from. You and LFG, were the first channels I ever subscribed to on UA-cam and I've been learning ever since. Maybe one day I'll get lucky enough to fish with one of you guys. Take care and God bless!
Thanks so much for the videos, really easy to watch and you explain a lot, very simply put. I've gotten back into fishing after about 20 years. Thanks so much for instructions and your presentation of the information, really. Please keep it up! Lots of people are watching!
It is fished just like a Carolina Rig but it is more suited for fish grass because it rides on top of it instead dragging through it. You peg the weight so there isn't anything like a swivel or bead to pick up the grass.
I just saw this vid today and tried it this evening. Didn't have any mojo weights so I used a 1/16 bullet sinker pegged on both ends with slide on bobber stops. Didn't work with a finesse worm so I Texas rigged a Senko on it. Jezz, a fish almost every pitch in hydrilla and in the holes in lilly pads. Deep hooked almost every fish so I crushed the barb on the hook to make it easy to get out. Btw, this was on Toledo Bend, I am lucky enough to live on this great fishin hole.
That's pretty cool. I wish more people understood that bass fishing or fishing in general isn't a "cut and dry" thing. It's a world of impravising and making what you have work.... You are lucky. I am going to try to make a trip to Toledo Bend this time next year. I hope things work out so I can.
Have you seen my new knot tying video? If not, be sure to watch it. It's more than likely how you are cinching down your knot. That's usually when the damage happens. If an improved albright is tied and tightened correctly it shouldn't break due to banging the guides on the cast. This is because the braided line protects the fluorocarbon leader.
man, came back to this video as I use a split shot rig a lot at one of the local ponds and am looking for a rig similar, and man you have 3 quality fish on this video.
If you are fishing submerged grass you are usually fishing in clear water. So the bass may be line shy. The other reason is that it's difficult to keep a sinker pegged on braided line.
Great tips! Got a nice smallie switching to this rig. I did a little experimentation and used an un-pegged 1/8oz tungsten bullet weight with a stop knot 2ft from the lure. I think it worked in my favor having it this way; weight sat on the bottom while the fish pulled the line.
It depends on the type of algae. If it that slimy stuff then you may pick up a little but it should still work better than most other things. Start with using a worm with a pointed head like a trick worm or finesse worm and see how that works.
Hey Gene, love your videos. I had seen on one you mentioned not being able to find tungsten cylindrical weights anymore (maybe the finesse chat?). Anyway, if you're still looking, Vike makes one, avail at TW. The only tip I would add is if bed fishing, pull the silicone strands from the bottom (hook side) of the sinker. If you use a white or chartreuse skirt strand, then don't trim it, it really helps as a visual marker when sight fishing. If the long strands are on the bottom strands it won't catch extra grass.
I really needed this today...fished a new lake today that was very grassy and was able to catch them on a texas rig but it was definitely hard and a lot of wasted time clearing the grass off my worm haha.
The mold I use to make the weights is called the "Lure Body Mold". The size I use the most is the 1/16th. If you buy the mold. Make sure you get a small pack of the S-040 Core Shaft to go with it. You will need them for making the hole in the weight.
Thanks for the informative vid, Gene. I've used the heavier mojo weights before with Carolina Keepers and french fries but will have to get a lighter version rigged up for finesse worms in the grass. There's a couple of destinations I have in mind where this mojo rig should work great. Thumbs up. Don
I'm going to be fishing on the Tennessee river . The area is Cuba Landing , near Johnsonville and Crooked Creek Marina . I would like to know what I would need to be doing in the spring time since this mostly ledge fishing in that area ? Not very many good creeks around this area . Just got a real nice bass boat . Want this to work out lol. P.s. I fished most of my life. You have turn my way of fishing around. Thank you.
Great video. There's a small lake nearby with some deep grass, will be trying this technique. Will also be trying the reverse (mojo weight on bottom with hook up the line--drop shot) to see what the fish like more. Been having success there with heavy drop shot on 65# braid short leader hook to heavy weight, but I really like finesse styles. Really enjoy catching a big fish and carefully reeling it instead of just using power. Thanks for your quality videos, really helpful.
Great video, thanks for posting!! I never would've figured out how to peg that weight!! Had been looking for a new way to fish summer bass in a grassy lake, my way of rigging the mojo was way off base. Thanks again.
Awesome rig, thanks for sharing! I hit the lake once a week and I've been skunked for 2 weeks strait throwing my usual stuff. Hit the water today and decided to try this out. It did great! Although I used a medium baitcaster setup with 14lb mono( its my crankbait rod) and a 8lb fluorocarbon leader since i discovered that my usual finesse rod had no line on it for some reason. I think the mono helped me from ripping the hook out of their mouths since I didn't have the lighter rod.
I'm assuming you are fishing from the shore. I would use chartreuse spinnerbaits with gold Colorado blade, dark colored soft plastics, jigs with rattles, lipless cranks or anything else that makes noise or vibration.
It's hard to answer that question because the bass don't read the rule book. They will do what they want to do according to conditions. My best advise is the method I used for 12 years of bank fishing. You need to fan cast at every spot. This will efficiently cover as much area as possible.
enjoyed your guys show last night with Andrew and mathew I know it's hard with your guys schedule but it would be nice if we can have the privilege to see you guys on a weekly episode once a week. even a 30 minute deal.. I seen to you said to check out this technique so I will see if I catch anything on it . I also tried donkey rigging and it was awsone. I recently dm you on IG asking about blackout rods and I will be defentily pick some up. keep up the great work fella and you will get your weekends back soon. I can see you being a great promoter for products. I pretty much try everything you suggest
This is Richmond Mill Lake in Laurel Hill, NC. I also fish and video on most major lakes in Georgia and Alabama and a few in South Carolina and Tennessee.
My TackleWarehouse order should arrive today with my mojo rig tackle. Will try it out soon. Thanks again. I will also PM you about the details of the traveling guide service.
using jig skirt material along with extra line to hold it WILL cause friction..and result in break offs..its only a matter of time if you dont retie. Use a very small swivel and tie your mainline braid to the swivel..it gives you much more feel of the grass
Thanks, My dad taught me how to trout fish but I had to learn how to bass fish on my own. I don't want my viewers to go through what I had to so I try to put as much detail as I can into my videos. Does Medic mean you are a Soldier Medic?
You will have to use a heavier weight and then it will defeat it's ability to be fished on top of the submerged grass. So in essence you will be fishing a modified Carolina Rig.
im new to fishing so this might be a stupid question, mojo rig looks very close to Carolina, why or when would you use one over the other? Im watching every single one of your videos! by far the best in utube.
Tata 600 A carolina rig has a heavy weight. It sinks through the submerged grass making it difficult to fish it through the grass. A mojo rig fishes on top of the grass so it is much easier and much more effective.
I tried the mojo rig this past weekend after watching your video and slayed the bass on a lizard. Made sure to use a light wire 1/0 hook which I think made a big difference. Thanks!
The XX worms should be fine but you will notice that the bags with the regular soft plastics will start to feel thinner in about six months so it's a good temporary fix. Go to Academy or Dicks and pick you up some Worm Binder Bags and keep them in there.
Tried this rig on guntersville the grass is getting pretty thick were i fish , any ways i caught 3 and missed two in less then an hour they were absolutely killin a magnum trick worm on this rig . Thanks for the video flukemaster has pretty much taught me to bass fish ive caught more bass this year then in all the years ive fished combined i really appreciate it
Excellent instructional video as usual. Am curious to know if using a slide-on type bobber stopper in front and behind the weight would work as well. Seems it would have less tendency to slip on line but could easily be moved intentionally.
I fished this today in Rhode Island. Got 3 on it. LOVE IT!! Only thing is my rod is soft so i need tight drag to set hook but the hook straightens on hookset. Net setting it hard. And I'm also missing fish. I was using a light wire wide gap hook. I have some offset but they are thick but very sharp? Can you inbox me with some tips? Think your answer may a little long for a comment. Thanks for all the great videos!!
Another great and helpful video Gene - quick question. Are you using your electronics to figure out the thickness of the grass to know how far up to peg the weight?
did some homework, BPS is the ONLY online site that has the smaller sizes of the mojo slider weights along with the larger sizes as well...other sites just have the larger sizes.
I'm from WV and you are spot on. Was hoping fluke would say yes been at Tygart lake WV to give me some tips on some rigs and what seems to work best in this area :( Shot in the dark really lol
It's better when fishing submerged grass because it doesn't get hung up in the grass like a texas rigged worm does. It rides on top of the grass and pulls through it easily.
Gene - You are hands down amongst the very best educators in bass fishing and I've learned alot from you even as I've just recently retired. Having discovered this video just last year I had to smile because this has been my mainstay rig for over 30 years. This video you made is timeless , as I can't for see this rigging method ever letting up. If you'd allow me I'd like to supplement your wisdom with some of what I have found works with variations of this rig. After trial & error I settled down to using 1/4 oz. mojo style weight under all conditions, from 5 ft. out to 15+ feet, and never felt that the bass were put off by the heavier weight. For me 2 baits covered all situations - a zoom centipede with a 1/0 or 2/0 EWG hook and a zoom brush hog with a 3/0 hook. I always used 8# or 10# line, but finally have gotten into braid and now go 15# braid to the 8 or 10# FC leader. I find a long, medium power spinning rod (7'3" to 7'6") helps with longer casts, the ability play the fish more on the rod, and in working the bait the longer rod enables a longer drag before having to pickup the line. I use this rig all seasons of the year including the spawn, and find that the mojo cylinder shaped weight comes through rocky and gravel areas better than any other weight system I've found when "dragging". On hard botton, on a tough bite, I'll bounce the weight up and down a couple times and pause - its gotten me many additional fish over the years. It does shine in vegetation, but regardless my best retrieve has been inch, crawl it, shake it in place , always with short to medium pauses in between - nothing too fast. It catches more than its share of big fish as Gene so timely demonstrated. Great for beginners to begin catching bass and gaining confidence, and great for old dogs like me who have embraced it as my confidence bait for clost to 30 years! Gene - thanx for the opportunity to use your forum to give back a little. I know we all got to pay the bills, but what you are giving to so many eager and hungry fisherman and the women too can not be overlooked. You are a pleasure to learn from and clearly a great guy!
You are by far the best most consistent bass fishing instructor on the internet! For a guy that doesn't get on the water as much as I'd like, you help me catch fish like I spend more time fishing than I do. Thank you!!!!!!!
Was having a terrible weekend. Rushed out to one of our reservoirs here in eastern MA with a few hours I had in the evening and I could not stop catching bass on the mojo on my first time using it. Best couple hours fishing I've ever had since I left the south. Thanks for showing this one off (five years ago, but still).
Never even heard of this rig till now. You've just gave me an invaluable tool for fishing my favorite lake. Much appreciated Gene.
Bass Fishing SEMO You will love it. It's what I caught my Personal Best on.
LOL. Thanks Alex. I've been sitting back the last few months and shaking my head. I just can't believe how fast things are growing and how well my videos have been received. I am not a pro by any means. I'm a student and still learn things every day and I enjoy teaching what I learn.
You are not kidding when you said it’s a big fish rig! Caught a nice one today on the mojo rig/ greenpumpkin and chartreuse trick worm. Thanks Gene for posting this video, it has taught me tons of new things about fishing. Blessings!
This rig has won me the last three tournaments I have been in absolutely in love with it great for cold weather I recommended this rig to a couple of my friends and they have also had amazing results keep the content coming Gene!!!
John Jewell That's awesome John. It has won me a few tournaments back in the day and it's also responsible for catching my Person Best bass.
Thanks Gene. I know the video is dated, but your information is timeless, and you give very good instructions.
I have to agree with Nick, this channel really should be much bigger for the content we get. Gene, you live this stuff, and you sure do live pretty well.
Flukemaster, watched your Mojo Rigging video last night & decided I would get the terminal tackle I was missing (cylinder weights) & fish it this evening on a lake which is part of the Chain O' Lakes in northern Illinois. Wow! We have had a good bit of rain & lightning this week but the largemouth bass just loved the setup. Using a 1/8 oz. cylinder weight pegged with a bobber stop about 10" from a Texas Rigged (with barb sharpened but skin hooked in bait) Gamagatsu size 1 Offset EWG with a Zoom Trick Worm (Watermelon Red Chartreuse tail) on a two piece St. Croix 7' Medium rod, Shimano Stradic CI4+ 2500 reel (smoothest reel I own) spooled with 12# Berkeley Nano-Fil (White as I am a line watcher) and 8# fluorocarbon. Can feel so much with this setup. Weeds and rocks were easy to detect. I do want to try Tungsten however as I notice even more feel transmitted through the braid & reel. Pickups were hard to detect and watching the line was a real benefit. I might try a second piece of colored fluorocarbon to see if this will help with strike detection.
Was not excited about using such a small hook (thought 3/0 would be better) but the results were GREAT! The Zoom is a great bait due to its buoyant tail. Easy to fish some grass and Lilly pads without getting hung up...until bass hit it and get all tangled in it.
Really appreciate your videos. Thank you.
Wishing you a wonderful Father's Day. You are a wonderful roll model on and off the water.
I have tested at least a dozen connecting knots for braid to flouro and the best by far is the miller knot. It's a slightly modified albright knot. Do a search for "Tackle Tour Video - Braid to Fluorocarbon knot connections" to find out how to tie it.
Absolutely awesome videos man, keep up the good work. Any true fisherman would appreciate what it is that you are doing for the fishing community; I sure know I do. Thanks for all you do boss! keep ripin' lips!
Thank you
Hands down you have the best instructional videos on UA-cam keep up the great videos.
Cool Don, You'll love it. My PB Largemouth came off of this rig back in 2006. I still can't believe I got that beast out of the grass without breaking off.
I love your channel man, started fishing this rig after I watched you fish it and now it is one of my favorite finesse rigs!
i can honestly say that this rig caught more bass in 3 weeks (during the prespawn) than a drop-shot for 2 years!!
thanks dude!
you are so good at explaining the basics, i cant imagine how much you keep secret. you are my hero. FISH ON
A swim jig s a great idea. I haven't tried that yet. Don't be afraid to pull out a buzzbait or Rage Toad either. They have been putting plenty in the boat for me the last few weeks.
I remember watching this video about a year ago and catching some bass using this technique on my next outing. Falling victim to the "next best thing" I forgot about this setup. Went back to it recently with good success. It works just the way Flukemaster demonstrates. Two small mods I use:1. I use small, 1/16, bullet weights and bobber stoppers to pin the weight. 2 stoppers. 1 in front of the weight and 1 between the weight and the hook. That way I can work it Mojo style, or pin the weight against the hook, or spread the stoppers and let the weight slide, Texas style.2. Instead of a worm I sometimes use a soft swim bait like a cane thumper. You can fish this rig from top to bottom and through the bushes. Makes a great search bait. Cuts down on the rigging and re rigging. Use the 4" version on a 2/0 EWG thin wire. Texpose the hook in the slot at the top, just a little, and you have a incredibly weedless set up.Thanks Flukemaster for the lesson.
+CZRider Cool, Thanks
used this in a few of my small tournaments here in ny. put 3 in the boat that won the event for me. so with that would like to say thank you. really love this set up now
I'm a new follower and lol man finding this video after watching so many recents you have come along way. Love your show
Thanks and welcome
That's a good idea Alex and it would work just fine. In my experience it would take a long time for that little bit of friction to have a negative effect on your line. No matter what you are fishing you always need to retie every once in a while anyway. BTW I caught my PB on this rig using 8lb test fluorocarbon and she tore up about two pounds of grass while I was fighting her. She weighed in at 9.98lbs.
Also I was fishing a rocky shoreline with small rock bottom. Used a 1/16oz weight in 4-12feet of water. No problem staying in contact with the bottom.
OMG u just made my day bro i was just feeling bad about not having a bait caster like the pros on youtube and then you pop up with the same pole as me 😄
+Keith “Buddha” Lucombe Yep. There is nothing wrong with fishing a spinning rod. They are great for light tackle techniques
Please explain to me, how on God's green earth will I be able to finish my work today after watching this clip?, I need to go bass fishing NOW!!!!!
Hahah I feel ya man! I gotta stop watching his videos at work 😂.
I never really had much confidence in the mojo rig. I fished it hard for the first time yesterday and SLAYED the bass!! Now I get it!!! :)
Flukemaster, loved this video. Best instructional video I've seen yet and I've watch a bunch trying to gain an edge. Thank you! GO DAWGS!!
Thanks Scott
I owe a ton of my knowledge to you sir, thanks for all you do and remember keep fishing, never stop and continue to teach the world to fish!
Thanks Ryan.
Flukemaster: The Googans, are highly entertaining, as are you but I actually learn from you and think out of all the "UA-cam" fishermen, you're the one I learn the most from. You and LFG, were the first channels I ever subscribed to on UA-cam and I've been learning ever since. Maybe one day I'll get lucky enough to fish with one of you guys. Take care and God bless!
Thanks so much for the videos, really easy to watch and you explain a lot, very simply put. I've gotten back into fishing after about 20 years. Thanks so much for instructions and your presentation of the information, really. Please keep it up! Lots of people are watching!
Thanks man. I'm glad I can help.
It is fished just like a Carolina Rig but it is more suited for fish grass because it rides on top of it instead dragging through it. You peg the weight so there isn't anything like a swivel or bead to pick up the grass.
I just saw this vid today and tried it this evening. Didn't have any mojo weights so I used a 1/16 bullet sinker pegged on both ends with slide on bobber stops. Didn't work with a finesse worm so I Texas rigged a Senko on it. Jezz, a fish almost every pitch in hydrilla and in the holes in lilly pads. Deep hooked almost every fish so I crushed the barb on the hook to make it easy to get out. Btw, this was on Toledo Bend, I am lucky enough to live on this great fishin hole.
That's pretty cool. I wish more people understood that bass fishing or fishing in general isn't a "cut and dry" thing. It's a world of impravising and making what you have work.... You are lucky. I am going to try to make a trip to Toledo Bend this time next year. I hope things work out so I can.
you need to look in to it.i would watch your show all the time.nice job.
Have you seen my new knot tying video? If not, be sure to watch it. It's more than likely how you are cinching down your knot. That's usually when the damage happens. If an improved albright is tied and tightened correctly it shouldn't break due to banging the guides on the cast. This is because the braided line protects the fluorocarbon leader.
man, came back to this video as I use a split shot rig a lot at one of the local ponds and am looking for a rig similar, and man you have 3 quality fish on this video.
+Kirk Clugston Thanks. This rig has caught several very large bass for me over the years.
If you are fishing submerged grass you are usually fishing in clear water. So the bass may be line shy. The other reason is that it's difficult to keep a sinker pegged on braided line.
Great tips! Got a nice smallie switching to this rig. I did a little experimentation and used an un-pegged 1/8oz tungsten bullet weight with a stop knot 2ft from the lure. I think it worked in my favor having it this way; weight sat on the bottom while the fish pulled the line.
It depends on the type of algae. If it that slimy stuff then you may pick up a little but it should still work better than most other things. Start with using a worm with a pointed head like a trick worm or finesse worm and see how that works.
It's a Dobyns Champion 701SF 7' rod with an old Okuma reel that they don't make anymore. The line is PowerPro.
Thanks coach. I talk about that stuff in a video called "Tip of the Day #1 - Keeping your stuff in place in the box"
I use the similar set up with a fluke and a 1/16-1/8 oz tungsten weight pegged it works really well . Great video
Cool idea. I've got a bunch of 1/16oz tungsten weights that I don't use. I'm going to give that a try.
Hey Gene, love your videos. I had seen on one you mentioned not being able to find tungsten cylindrical weights anymore (maybe the finesse chat?). Anyway, if you're still looking, Vike makes one, avail at TW. The only tip I would add is if bed fishing, pull the silicone strands from the bottom (hook side) of the sinker. If you use a white or chartreuse skirt strand, then don't trim it, it really helps as a visual marker when sight fishing. If the long strands are on the bottom strands it won't catch extra grass.
I really needed this today...fished a new lake today that was very grassy and was able to catch them on a texas rig but it was definitely hard and a lot of wasted time clearing the grass off my worm haha.
Chaddd617 _ Go back out and give it a try. Let me know how you do.
Nothing better than a catch on the first cast !
The mold I use to make the weights is called the "Lure Body Mold". The size I use the most is the 1/16th. If you buy the mold. Make sure you get a small pack of the S-040 Core Shaft to go with it. You will need them for making the hole in the weight.
Thanks for the informative vid, Gene. I've used the heavier mojo weights before with Carolina Keepers and french fries but will have to get a lighter version rigged up for finesse worms in the grass. There's a couple of destinations I have in mind where this mojo rig should work great. Thumbs up. Don
Great tip Gene! Sweeping hookset when the weight is above the hook. i.e. C-rig, mojo. Love your vid's brother.
I love this video! So much raw knowledge from an awesome fisherman. Keep it up, sir. Thank you!
I'm going to be fishing on the Tennessee river . The area is Cuba Landing , near Johnsonville and Crooked Creek Marina . I would like to know what I would need to be doing in the spring time since this mostly ledge fishing in that area ? Not very many good creeks around this area . Just got a real nice bass boat . Want this to work out lol. P.s. I fished most of my life. You have turn my way of fishing around. Thank you.
It's not bad in the timber but when you catch a good one then the light line becomes an issue and you may break some fish off.
Great video. There's a small lake nearby with some deep grass, will be trying this technique. Will also be trying the reverse (mojo weight on bottom with hook up the line--drop shot) to see what the fish like more. Been having success there with heavy drop shot on 65# braid short leader hook to heavy weight, but I really like finesse styles. Really enjoy catching a big fish and carefully reeling it instead of just using power. Thanks for your quality videos, really helpful.
Great video, thanks for posting!! I never would've figured out how to peg that weight!! Had been looking for a new way to fish summer bass in a grassy lake, my way of rigging the mojo was way off base. Thanks again.
I'm glad I could help.
Awesome rig, thanks for sharing! I hit the lake once a week and I've been skunked for 2 weeks strait throwing my usual stuff. Hit the water today and decided to try this out. It did great! Although I used a medium baitcaster setup with 14lb mono( its my crankbait rod) and a 8lb fluorocarbon leader since i discovered that my usual finesse rod had no line on it for some reason. I think the mono helped me from ripping the hook out of their mouths since I didn't have the lighter rod.
I'm assuming you are fishing from the shore. I would use chartreuse spinnerbaits with gold Colorado blade, dark colored soft plastics, jigs with rattles, lipless cranks or anything else that makes noise or vibration.
never fished a tube before. . tried this. fifth cast I caught a 2pound 10 ounce grand lake large mouth. .great video.
It's hard to answer that question because the bass don't read the rule book. They will do what they want to do according to conditions. My best advise is the method I used for 12 years of bank fishing. You need to fan cast at every spot. This will efficiently cover as much area as possible.
enjoyed your guys show last night with Andrew and mathew I know it's hard with your guys schedule but it would be nice if we can have the privilege to see you guys on a weekly episode once a week. even a 30 minute deal.. I seen to you said to check out this technique so I will see if I catch anything on it . I also tried donkey rigging and it was awsone. I recently dm you on IG asking about blackout rods and I will be defentily pick some up. keep up the great work fella and you will get your weekends back soon. I can see you being a great promoter for products. I pretty much try everything you suggest
This is Richmond Mill Lake in Laurel Hill, NC. I also fish and video on most major lakes in Georgia and Alabama and a few in South Carolina and Tennessee.
Hmmmm. I've always used a splitshot sinker. Not anymore. Thanks for the great vid. New sub
Thanks, Depending on the size of the hole you may need to use more or less skirt material than I did.
Bass fishing in WV is a true test of a fisherman's skill and patience. All of our lakes are pretty small and very heavily pressured.
I love your work. Where can i find those waits?
That sounds like a great plan and thanks for watching my videos.
I've learned a lot just watching your videos gene!! I thank you and will try this mojo set up!
Great job. Been using this rig for 25+ years. Still produces year after year.
My TackleWarehouse order should arrive today with my mojo rig tackle. Will try it out soon. Thanks again. I will also PM you about the details of the traveling guide service.
using jig skirt material along with extra line to hold it WILL cause friction..and result in break offs..its only a matter of time if you dont retie. Use a very small swivel and tie your mainline braid to the swivel..it gives you much more feel of the grass
Thanks, My dad taught me how to trout fish but I had to learn how to bass fish on my own. I don't want my viewers to go through what I had to so I try to put as much detail as I can into my videos.
Does Medic mean you are a Soldier Medic?
That's awesome to hear Luke. Thanks bud.
You will have to use a heavier weight and then it will defeat it's ability to be fished on top of the submerged grass. So in essence you will be fishing a modified Carolina Rig.
im new to fishing so this might be a stupid question, mojo rig looks very close to Carolina, why or when would you use one over the other? Im watching every single one of your videos! by far the best in utube.
Tata 600 A carolina rig has a heavy weight. It sinks through the submerged grass making it difficult to fish it through the grass. A mojo rig fishes on top of the grass so it is much easier and much more effective.
I tried the mojo rig this past weekend after watching your video and slayed the bass on a lizard. Made sure to use a light wire 1/0 hook which I think made a big difference. Thanks!
Wow. Cool, Congratulations. That light wire hook is very important.
i really love what your doing and the trick that you just tought me will help me sooooo much! thanks!!!! +flukemaster
No problem. Sorry it took so long to respond. I've been guiding nonstop for the past five days.
They are called Mojo Weights. I make mine using a Do-it Lure Body Mold.
I don't like a leader longer than 10 inches because a longer one is so hard to cast for distance.
Yep. I have several different mounts that I made out of PVC pipe.
The XX worms should be fine but you will notice that the bags with the regular soft plastics will start to feel thinner in about six months so it's a good temporary fix. Go to Academy or Dicks and pick you up some Worm Binder Bags and keep them in there.
Tried this rig on guntersville the grass is getting pretty thick were i fish , any ways i caught 3 and missed two in less then an hour they were absolutely killin a magnum trick worm on this rig . Thanks for the video flukemaster has pretty much taught me to bass fish ive caught more bass this year then in all the years ive fished combined i really appreciate it
Very cool. It's one of my favorite rigs to fish in submerged hydrilla.
Yes. My dropshot rod and mojo rod are exactly the same
Excellent instructional video as usual. Am curious to know if using a slide-on type bobber stopper in front and behind the weight would work as well. Seems it would have less tendency to slip on line but could easily be moved intentionally.
Yea mine is too, can be really trying on the patience lol! Looks like I need to order some weights, and some lighter line too.
Thanks for sharing!
Go Dawgs! Can't wait to try rigging it this way.
loving ur boat man, looks like a real nice one! always wanted a bass boat, still havent saved enough up..
Shocked at the belly on that fish you pulled out at 5:15 haha
I fished this today in Rhode Island. Got 3 on it. LOVE IT!! Only thing is my rod is soft so i need tight drag to set hook but the hook straightens on hookset. Net setting it hard. And I'm also missing fish. I was using a light wire wide gap hook. I have some offset but they are thick but very sharp? Can you inbox me with some tips? Think your answer may a little long for a comment. Thanks for all the great videos!!
I live in Georgia but have been known to travel to Alabama, Tennessee, South Carolina or North Carolina to take people out on an educational trip.
It is a steady, long hookset.
Ty for all ur help. Much appreciated.
Sometimes I do but must of the time I don't worry about it with the mojo rig because it will pretty much stay on the top of the grass
Another great and helpful video Gene - quick question. Are you using your electronics to figure out the thickness of the grass to know how far up to peg the weight?
And no doubt you've seen my 1 million questions on all your other videos, I'm really sorry to bother I'm just really excited about this season!
All I own is the tan aluminum boat. The fiberglass Tritons belong to the company I guide for. They own 7 of them.
did some homework, BPS is the ONLY online site that has the smaller sizes of the mojo slider weights along with the larger sizes as well...other sites just have the larger sizes.
It works just fine.
I'm from WV and you are spot on. Was hoping fluke would say yes been at Tygart lake WV to give me some tips on some rigs and what seems to work best in this area :( Shot in the dark really lol
Thank you for these videos!
It's better when fishing submerged grass because it doesn't get hung up in the grass like a texas rigged worm does. It rides on top of the grass and pulls through it easily.
WOW! I gotta try that rig! And do you use a shorter weight-to-bait leader? Looks like it would do well on beds too. Great video.
Sure.
Can you please do a video on how on this but newer. Love you videos and your channel. Also want to learn to fish a mojo rig.