Give These Baits A Try On The Ozark Rig!

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  • Опубліковано 24 лип 2024
  • The more I use the Ozark Rig the more versatile I’m finding it is and how a lot of soft plastics work great on it. These are some of my favorites!
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  • @mikebowen71
    @mikebowen71 3 місяці тому +4

    Matt, I just got my Ozark Rigs in from TW (3/28/24) right before I was ready to go fishing on a 80 acre lake (NE KS). The water had 4’ vis. & 52.8 deg water. I rigged the 1/8 oz. 4/0 hook with a BPS 6” Stick-O (GP with blue flake) with 16lb. sniper line. Keepers (LM) in order caught: 4, 3.5,7, 4, 5. I went back a few days later, water dropped to 48.8 (cold front) but I caught a 5 & 3.5 lb. This is very good for this lake. I am really impressed with the Ozark Rig. It worked best when I held the rod tip at 10, with a slack to semi-slack line (bow in the line). The fish were 6’ to 16’ deep. I only felt one bite, but the line would tighten up, set the hook. I would highly recommend you try the Ozark Rig for bass fishing. Keep up the good work with the videos MB.

    • @MattStefanFishing
      @MattStefanFishing  3 місяці тому

      Thanks for the positive feedback. Glad it’s working for you!

  • @piesquared1025
    @piesquared1025 3 місяці тому +7

    I'm not a rocket scientician or anything, but if your getting into the lure business, don't forget about the BFS, crappie/panfish/trout crowd. You got some good ideas happening.

    • @MattStefanFishing
      @MattStefanFishing  3 місяці тому +3

      We have tiny size 4 hover rigs for bfs on our website

    • @erichildreth7562
      @erichildreth7562 3 місяці тому

      ​@@MattStefanFishingI have some of these small hover rigs and they are perfect for panfish! Thanks!!

    • @k9er233
      @k9er233 Місяць тому

      Also look for "Trout Magnets". Very similar to these but in miniature. Killer on trout as well as crappies, perch and all sunfish.

  • @rickyreynolds9056
    @rickyreynolds9056 13 днів тому +1

    Just got mine and headed to Chickamauga next week so I will let you know! 💪🏻

  • @jamesrose7657
    @jamesrose7657 3 місяці тому +1

    Matt, they are awesome!! All of your Core Tackle is great!!! Keep up the good work and I will keep buying.

  • @tymfortoys
    @tymfortoys 3 місяці тому +1

    Thanks Matt for looking outside the box on the rigs!!! Just put a small order in and can't wait to try them out!!

  • @douglasspickler4925
    @douglasspickler4925 3 місяці тому +1

    Very good. Thanks for sharing your tips.

  • @MrJohnB-qs6dp
    @MrJohnB-qs6dp 3 місяці тому +1

    Thanks for the tips!!! Just received my order of the Ozark Rigs!! Can't wait to get out and try them!!! Stay Safe & God Bless!!! 🤠👍

  • @scottharvey2392
    @scottharvey2392 3 місяці тому +1

    Thank you for this video! I had commented on one of your previous vids that I was having issues rigging it when it's tied on. The side rigging tip makes total sense for the worms. It's so awesome that you actually respond to your viewers, & actually try to help us be better anglers. I can't wait for the 2/0 size for some of my smaller JDM baits! Good luck & thanks again. Tight lines!

  • @MWM92688
    @MWM92688 3 місяці тому +1

    Love the Ozark Rig, it’s my favorite of the Core Tackle products!!

  • @craigstevens9734
    @craigstevens9734 3 місяці тому +1

    Used the ozark today caught some nice ones. The hover took 1st place though with a Big ol bass.Appreciate all your tips and time Happy Easter.

  • @NeilGraham.I.M.F
    @NeilGraham.I.M.F 3 місяці тому +1

    I love the Innovation that you guys are doing and the bait industry. If these work as well as the tush in the hover rig they're definitely a game changer. And have no doubt they will be copied by other companies before long

  • @erichildreth7562
    @erichildreth7562 3 місяці тому +1

    I got the Ozark rig and things are finally warming up around here just have to break away from the daily routines and give it a go! Thanks Matt for these tips!!

  • @bcleave88
    @bcleave88 3 місяці тому +2

    Definitely looking forward for the 2/0 version!

  • @johnrayner5599
    @johnrayner5599 3 місяці тому +1

    Love that Ozark rig… could be a new favorite.

  • @bassngal3314
    @bassngal3314 3 місяці тому +3

    Zcraw and Adrenalin craw work great on the ozark rig

  • @stevesmith7164
    @stevesmith7164 3 місяці тому +1

    Great video Matt 👍

  • @normanwiggins1320
    @normanwiggins1320 3 місяці тому +1

    2 of my favorite baits also pit boss and creature hog. Can't wait to try them this year. But will try a berkley power worm also

  • @sheepdad556
    @sheepdad556 3 місяці тому +1

    Thanks for the great Vid. was waiting on some bait recommendations to try, haven't fished to O rig yet, still waiting for the water temps to warm up bit here in CT.

  • @krr6581
    @krr6581 3 місяці тому +1

    I really love this Ozark rig. I’ve been hammering the spotted bass in GL and AL throwing ZMan floating worms and creature baits. Zoom’s Big Dead Ringer in Junebug was doing well for me to.

  • @Pudge4400
    @Pudge4400 3 місяці тому +1

    Just saw the new Core wacky heads! Excited to give those a go soon!

  • @michaelloucks4448
    @michaelloucks4448 3 місяці тому +1

    Hey Matt I was waiting for you guys to come out with a rig like this sounds awesome I live in Missouri Matt. The action seems really awesome that gliding fall . Thanks for making this bait bud I know I'm going to enjoy it.

    • @MattStefanFishing
      @MattStefanFishing  3 місяці тому +1

      Give it a try

    • @michaelloucks4448
      @michaelloucks4448 3 місяці тому

      @@MattStefanFishing absolutely bud I'm going to buy some Ozark rig jighead s for my worms, crawfish baits, creature baits, beaver baits, what ever you want.

  • @mikeeller557
    @mikeeller557 3 місяці тому +1

    Thanks Matt

  • @irench
    @irench 10 днів тому +1

    My only regret so far with the Ozark purchase is NOT having bought more. Friends asking for them and me not having any I want to part with. I so far have been going through more baits than other rigs as the fish REALLY are beastly when hooked with this and shake like mad. Just like I saw on the rematch with Hank

  • @siryarwammowray3445
    @siryarwammowray3445 3 місяці тому +1

    Haven't had a chance to use mine yet soon I hope 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • @heinrichkellogg7563
    @heinrichkellogg7563 3 місяці тому +2

    🍺Thanks Matt. I’ll give them a try. With that said there are times I prefer to not have my weight “pegged” on my Texas rigged baits. 🤠

    • @MattStefanFishing
      @MattStefanFishing  3 місяці тому +1

      Understood although i will say you get a similar fall with the Ozark to an unpegged Texas rig…just saying

  • @anthonygray2643
    @anthonygray2643 2 місяці тому

    Hey Matt the Ozark is my new rig I love it got my PB on it here in Akron Ohio at summit lake 6.7 lb in a lay down fishing it with a Berkeley power worm when that bait hit bottom it was slack line 10 seconds later my line was moving set the hook I thought I've ran into a big catfish but when he jump.my mouth drop my goal was to pull him out from the trees wish I could send you a picture

  • @georgewida792
    @georgewida792 3 місяці тому +1

    Will you ever make any with a wide gap hook? Also like to see the 2/0 in 1/16 oz. I am going to try some either way. Looks like a great product.

  • @dennisederer3594
    @dennisederer3594 3 місяці тому +1

    Another excellent present.
    Have you used Z Man worms with any success on the Ozark rig?

    • @MattStefanFishing
      @MattStefanFishing  3 місяці тому

      Yep watch miles Burghoff video when he catches 25 lbs

  • @chrisrobinson9332
    @chrisrobinson9332 3 місяці тому +1

    Matt you need to try those on the Lake Fork Hyper Freak lures...

  • @stoneysdead689
    @stoneysdead689 3 місяці тому +1

    Of all the rigs you guys have come up with- this one is my favorite, and it gets the least attention for some reason. That said- I really wish my local tackle shop would start carrying Core Tackle stuff because when you buy online you have to buy several packs- if you buy just one pack- you spend between 4-5 bucks per rig once shipping is included. That means I have to wait until I need several things from TW- it would be so much better if I could just run by the shop and pick up a new pack. I'm going to ask them, but it will probably take a few ppl asking before they do anything. I need to turn my friends on to your rigs.

  • @garymueller6488
    @garymueller6488 2 місяці тому +1

    Any talk of making Ozark Rig with a bigger hook gap.Would like to know.

  • @dougsaroma
    @dougsaroma 3 місяці тому +1

    The Core Tackle caps looks sweet! I just looked and they are out of stock. Maybe you could have some kind of contest for your youtube subbers for a chance to win one.

  • @JimJoyceChoate
    @JimJoyceChoate 3 місяці тому +1

    I really think it's better than the old slider hook.

  • @richthompson3326
    @richthompson3326 3 місяці тому +1

    Hey Matt, its not showing any of the red colored ones available on the Core site???

  • @victory10111hook
    @victory10111hook 3 місяці тому +3

    what baits do you recommend using for the new 2/o size?

    • @MattStefanFishing
      @MattStefanFishing  3 місяці тому +1

      3” pit boss, smallie beaver, 4” soft stickbaits

  • @kennethfilas7979
    @kennethfilas7979 3 місяці тому +1

    How well does this work with a fluke? Also, thoughts on this with a 7-inch Senko?

    • @MattStefanFishing
      @MattStefanFishing  3 місяці тому

      Awesome with a senko and i haven’t tried with a fluke yet but i bet it would work well

  • @tobybobo6539
    @tobybobo6539 3 місяці тому +1

    Have you tried floating worms or elastic yet? I bet they would have cool action 🤷

  • @karolbeachy5277
    @karolbeachy5277 3 місяці тому +1

    what size ozark for a 3" pit boss?

  • @itllkeal
    @itllkeal 3 місяці тому +1

    Do you catch small bass on a chatterbait because I have only landed 2 and 1 was 3½lbs and the other was 3lbs. Anyways. Thanks Matt for the chatterbait tips because I never caught a single one until I watched and applied the tips you shared. 18inches was the small one and fat as a football. I'd love to show you a picture

  • @kdouglas14
    @kdouglas14 3 місяці тому +1

    Where do we find the red ozark rigs

    • @MattStefanFishing
      @MattStefanFishing  3 місяці тому

      Will be on our website soon they were a special for the Bassmaster classic

  • @kevinaltice2911
    @kevinaltice2911 3 місяці тому +1

    Try elastec worm rigged in center of the worm. It gives you a weedless wacky u can throw and skip on a bait caster.

    • @MattStefanFishing
      @MattStefanFishing  3 місяці тому

      Interesting

    • @kevinaltice2911
      @kevinaltice2911 3 місяці тому

      The elastec floats so the lighter Ozark gives it a good slow fall. It also has an added benefit, you can bury the hook point right in the middle of the worm. It does not affect hook ups at all.

  • @machoman5928
    @machoman5928 3 місяці тому +1

    I tried the zman Palmetto Bug and the bait seems to thick for the hook gap.

  • @arniejohnsen2353
    @arniejohnsen2353 3 місяці тому +1

    What’s the difference between this and simply using a weighted hook?

    • @MattStefanFishing
      @MattStefanFishing  3 місяці тому

      More natural horizontal fall, movement and gliding action when retrieved

  • @jmccOutdoors
    @jmccOutdoors 3 місяці тому +1

    Yamamoto Senko seems to fragile for this but I see how something with more durability would be great

  • @williamstenchever5178
    @williamstenchever5178 3 місяці тому +1

    Do James Watson and Bryan New use the Ozark rig ?

    • @MattStefanFishing
      @MattStefanFishing  3 місяці тому +1

      Nope we don’t need no drama on my channel

    • @williamstenchever5178
      @williamstenchever5178 3 місяці тому +1

      @@MattStefanFishing Some retired pro should start a bass drama youtube channel - it's an untapped market $$$$$$

  • @jeremyandrews9670
    @jeremyandrews9670 Місяць тому +1

    Where do I buy them

  • @SpectreOH121
    @SpectreOH121 День тому +1

    Used it on the BOTTOMUP Grimmy. Nice choice

  • @williamknight5142
    @williamknight5142 3 місяці тому +1

    👍👍👍👍👍

  • @brianwilson4184
    @brianwilson4184 2 місяці тому +1

    Hmm … looks like a variant of the Northland Weed-Edge 🤨 Just Sayin

  • @bill6093
    @bill6093 3 місяці тому +1

    Hook doesn't have big enough gap. Beavers have to much plastic to get a good hook set. Needs a big gap hook. Ty

  • @user-nj3yd1km8m
    @user-nj3yd1km8m 3 місяці тому +1

    a worm on an ozark rig....why would anyone do that? they haven't for 100 yrs why would anyone start belly weighting senkos? just curious

  • @phillamoore157
    @phillamoore157 3 місяці тому +1

    GOD-D@%NIT, Stefan! My Ozark rigs (and wacky shots) just showed up minutes ago, and one of my 3pks of the 3/16oz Ozark Rigs, was short one rig. I want answers, d@mnit! These are the kinds of conspiracies that are ruining America, and undermine our relationship, Matt. I suppose I can be the bigger man, and let it slide this time, because as you can see, throwing an immature tantrum over one hook, is beneath me. But, I don't mind telling you that, I feel very uncomfortable with our relationship, right now. I was able to get past your use of FFS, but Ozark Rig conspiracies......I just don't know what to say to that, Matt. I'm beyond disappointed. I mean....OK....if you want to send me an autographed Bridgford hat, and one of those Picasso 3/8oz spinner baits you like to throw, I suppose that would help me get past the emotional trauma I'm experiencing. But, short of that, I'm out of words....and just to verklempt to type, at this point. Just sayin'...

    • @MattStefanFishing
      @MattStefanFishing  3 місяці тому +1

      If you were shorted a hook please reach out to core tackle info on the website and they should correct it

    • @Thedockdinger
      @Thedockdinger 3 місяці тому +1

      This is the funniest comment I have ever seen 😂😂

    • @phillamoore157
      @phillamoore157 3 місяці тому

      @@Thedockdinger ….looks like the humor was lost on Matt. Oh well, at least someone got it. 👍

    • @phillamoore157
      @phillamoore157 3 місяці тому

      @@MattStefanFishing Nah! What fun is that?! I’m gonna frame it and hang it right over my Matt Stefan shrine made out of fresh Bridgeford jerky, and in-line spinner baits. I love you, brother….don’t ever stop being you.

  • @nickkerr5714
    @nickkerr5714 3 місяці тому +1

    "Ozark" rig is funny. Far from innovative, but very funny