Matt, such a basic lesson that we need reminders to vary our retrieves. I'm guilty of pulling it in on the bottom mindlessly. Thank you.

@MattStefanFishing

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for wwatching

Short pops and popping off rocks are the best ways I’ve gotten jig bites. The poppin off rocks is what I do with a underspin too to generate a lot of bites. Always great info you provide. Thank you.

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

thanks for sharing your experiences!

The jig is my nemesis.... I simply can't get bite on this lure..... As much as I try, I just don't have any confidence in catching fish off this bait.. And, I fail to see how jig fisherman can say drop shotting is slow/dull.... Holy moly, I would say the exact same is true for jig fishing. Good video. I keep throwing it and keep watching videos like this to see if I can find a way to get bite on a jig.

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

You can do it!

@chriscasterbassmaster

23 күн бұрын

Man, really, you need to just stick with it and try different retrieves.

Love jig fishing, those compact jigs from dirty jigs are awesome as well!

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

You got that right!

Thanks Matt can’t tell u how much u have helped my fishing!

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it!

I never used a jig that much but since watching your jig videos I have caught all my biggest fish to date with a jig! I really decided to put in some time with a jig this year and it’s payed off, I have caught more big fish this year than any other year.Now I’m hooked!

@MattStefanFishing

Жыл бұрын

Great to hear!

@bassinbillRC5300

6 ай бұрын

Before using a jig, I watched the guy who owned the boat that I was fishing with a black/blu jig with an uncle Josh pork rind during pre spawn. He caught 3 fish between 5 and 10 pounds within a half hour. Along with a spinner bait, it's truly a big bass jig.

I have watched two of your retrieval videos and the are super. I got to say they are in the top 5 videos I have ever watched. Thank you

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

Oh wow! thank you for the kind words!

Jigs I think are the hardest bait to fish correct. But not so much now Thanks Matt

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

they can be excellent fish catchers!

I think the jig excels with a short hop and quick hops. One other way that works is to drag it quickly on the bottom to create a muddy trail. Then just deadstick it for a few seconds and then do it again. You can throw in pops too

@MattStefanFishing

6 ай бұрын

Good tip! thanks for sharing!

Love these type of videos! Please keep making more.

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

will do!

Keep the retrieve videos coming, Matt! Loving the content! I feel like these and the "seasonal movements of bass" videos help me so much! Thank you!

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Will do!

Excellent demonstration and description. You are the man! Thanks

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Matt, You’re on the water demos are money!!

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

awesome!

Amazing quality videos you put out. Great views on and around the water. Great tips and i love hearing your insight.

@MattStefanFishing

Жыл бұрын

thanks!

These retrieve videos are really helpful, especially with you showing us and explaining.

@MattStefanFishing

Жыл бұрын

thanks!

Excellent video! Thsnks Matt.

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

Love the retrieve videos. Kudos Matt. That snap retrieve is one I will incorporate into my retrieves more.

@MattStefanFishing

Жыл бұрын

give it a try!

Awesome video! Thanks for the info, I'm really excited to breathe some new life in my jigs!

@MattStefanFishing

Жыл бұрын

go for it!

Most helpful jig fishing video I have seen. Thanks

@MattStefanFishing

Жыл бұрын

thanks!

Great vid! I love jig fishing! Best year round bait out there!

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

You got that right!

Great video. These are awesome tips for all of us!

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Great topic please do more videos like this on different lures

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

Will do

Excellent instructional video! I shared it on my Facebook page.

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

I'm loving this! My adhd makes slow dragging tough. Headed out tomorrow, thanks for the tips! Matt's lake breakdowns are incredible folks. How'd you like to have a local guide circle 40 spots on a map for you at the boat ramp?

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

haha! thanks Mark!

Good stuff man! Thanks I needed this talk

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help

Great video!!!👊🏻 Thanks for sharing those retrieves!! Stay Safe & God Bless!!

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! You too!

Great tip … been trying to throw jigs more but haven’t caught a lot so trying to feel what other bites are like that don’t hammer it … one day

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

Glad to help

Nothing better than an arsenal of different styles, weights, and colors of the legendary jig. As a tool, you need more than one socket with the ratchet.

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

you got that right!

Very enlightening! Thank you for the detailed info! Demonstrating these retrieves while narrating your tips and instructions makes this a great jig fishing lesson. Definitely going to put these lessons into practice. Thank you Thank you!

@MattStefanFishing

7 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Matt, I love getting my jig hung up in the grass and snapping it out with a stroke. When imitating a crawfish, I will snap it twice so it imitates a fleeing craw. The stroking technique has saved me on non aggressive days with reaction bites!

@MattStefanFishing

3 ай бұрын

Good stuff!

These are some great ways to retrieve a jig, I have very good luck snapping a jig, I find myself useing that retrieve a bunch!

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

me too!

Excellent. Still pursuing my first catch on a jig.

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

you can do it!

Thank you for your advice.

@MattStefanFishing

Жыл бұрын

you bet!

Fortunately, I’ll never be afraid of the jig. lol. IMHO, the most fun way to fish. Although I’ve altered size and profile over the years due to tougher bites from over fishing,but the jig is will will probably always be my go to. .The only time I shy away from a jig is in heavy weed. By me it’s milfoil, contain, pondweed, hydride,etc. Then I will use a T-Rig that closely matches a jig. Like a skirted double tail grim or a beaver or craw type bait. Just to keep from picking up the weed.

@MattStefanFishing

4 ай бұрын

Jigs are great

Excellent video, Matt - I wish I was in northern Wisc today!

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

You and me both!

I really like these style of videos. Keep up the great work!!

@floydfan82

2 жыл бұрын

I concur. Solid instructional content. Fun to watch and then practice and emulate.

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Il keep doing them if you keep watching them!

Jig, lipless and the frog are my favorite ways to fish. I saw ur stroking The jig video and it has definitely helped me get more bites

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

Great to hear!

Great demonstration!!!

@MattStefanFishing

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Great tips I am gonna try the 3rd tip because I fish a lot of spots with grass and mucky bottoms

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

Good luck!

Love it thanks sir. Poppin it all the time

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

Rock on!

I have my ways of fishing just about every bait but I love these videos, I mostly do the first and 2nd retrieve, I need to try stroking a jig more. Id love to see one on spinnerbaits, that is one bait I love to fish, and I do alot, but for me its the one bait I pretty much just chuck and wind, maybe a twitch or 2 through the whole retrieve. It certainly works but I would love to hear other ways. Liveing in a great lakes salmon/steelhead fishery its surprising how few people target bass here, especially largemouth, so I don't really have other people to compare notes with.

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

Will do! try stroking the jig!

Great video! I know when you share a video at the same time so does wire to fish show one too!

@MattStefanFishing

Жыл бұрын

they might release theres at 4 PM central as well.

Thanks Matt. Good stuff as always.

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

thank you!

@johngalt3568

2 жыл бұрын

@@MattStefanFishing Forgot: Happy 4th to you and yours Matt.

Great information.

@MattStefanFishing

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Thanks for this info awesome video.

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

No problem!

I mainly do the first and sometimes the third. I'll give the second a try. I always enjoy jig fishing.

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

sounds good

I really enjoy watching your videos. They have helped me out. I would to see you do a video on how to fish a football jig. I recently started fishing them, but haven't had any luck. I don't know what I'm going wrong. Any tips would be greatly appreciated. Keep the good videos coming and good luck in your tournaments.

@MattStefanFishing

28 күн бұрын

Good suggestion

Appreciate the tips!!!

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

No problem!!

Someday, when you are done fishing for money, I hope you'll show all your secret techniques.

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

haha! More to come!

@pequenioedgarito3067

2 жыл бұрын

The best magicians never really all of their tricks 😂😩

@ben1449

2 жыл бұрын

@@pequenioedgarito3067 they will reveal them for the right price

@rogermurphy1548

2 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure that I could take in any more than what he puts out right now. In just the few months that I have been following him I am pretty sure that I have learned more than I learned my entire life. 😀

@rocketsurgeon1746

2 жыл бұрын

@@rogermurphy1548 i hear ya. I'm bing watching matt. So much to take in

Great tips. Thanks and Happy 4th. 🇺🇸

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

Same to you!

Very technically experience. Reaction means unexpected movement .. great vedio

@MattStefanFishing

9 ай бұрын

Thanks a ton

Thx again Matt! "Snapping" works so well in many situations when your lure gets a little stuck in grass.....chatterbait, buzzbait, spinnerbait and dark sleeper!

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

Yes it does!

Would love to see a vibrating jig next. Great stuff!

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

Great suggestion!

Caught my second bass ever on a jig. Luv it!

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

Good tips! I need to fish a jig more.👍

@MattStefanFishing

Жыл бұрын

You should!

Huge amount of bites come from a triple pop fall or pop fall. Important to let it free fall, lots of people keep it to high in column it’s a jig. Very informative for any level.

@MattStefanFishing

Ай бұрын

Agree

Just returned from a day fishing with a Dirty Jigs finesse swim jig. Pitching into lay down trees on rock banks. I know I’m using it wrong but started in the tree drag out to the bottom a couple pops then a slow retrieve. Landed 13 of 22 bass. Thanks for putting me onto Dirty jigs .

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

sounds like a fun day!

@richardbossman9875

2 жыл бұрын

If you are catching fish you can’t be doing it completely wrong.

I never claimed to be a good jig fisherman thanks for the tips I hope it will help me.

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

good luck!

Great stuff!

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

Thanks for the info, great video ++

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Good one , I like hop but sometimes dragging is better too

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

thanks for sharing!

The jig has been one of my confidence baits for a long time and I’ve always had a ton off success with it. I attribute a lot of that from fishing a shaky head religiously before I ever picked up the jig.

@MooseKnuckle8

2 жыл бұрын

Not criticizing you at all! Do you ever start with the jig before you go to the Shaky head? Have you tried the Zman newer SMH worms and new heads? 🔥

@tressbassin

2 жыл бұрын

@@MooseKnuckle8 I have not. I used to throw a 6” roboworm mm3 on an owner ultrahead all the time. Now I go straight to a dirty jigs compact pitching jig. If I don’t get bit I go back to old trusty.

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

i love the compact pitchin' jig!

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

very cool!

@tressbassin

2 жыл бұрын

@@MattStefanFishing dirty jigs or die. That’s all I’ll buy. Been that way for years.

I watched your other video on stroking jigs. While watching it I thought that’s exactly how I fish it. I guess I’m doing it right. I usually fish it like that in weeds, kinda like when you pop a lure out of the weeds when it gets stuck. I’ve never really been a dragger only shorter pops in rocks. I’ll have to give those a try. I really like watching your channel because your a northern guy and I’m from Connecticut. Not that bass are different but the techniques seem to be a little different. I feel northern style’s need to have a bit more finesse. When I watch and try the southern stuff I just can’t seem to get a lot of it to work.

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

there is definitely a difference in how northern bass and southern bass position

@barryfluckiger8931

2 жыл бұрын

@@MattStefanFishing sounds like a great topic.

You mentioned getting stuck more with the 1st technique. I remember a video by Denny Brauer where he said “If you aren’t losing jigs, your not fishing them right.” Good thing jigs don’t cost much. I make my own over the long northern Illinois winters so I have plenty to lose over the season 😂👍 another great video.

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

Great tip!

@grandwonder5858

2 жыл бұрын

"Good thing jigs don’t cost much." I bet you would change your mind about that if you walk into a tackle shop nowadays! Some bass jigs cost $5 a piece or more nowadays! If you lose 10 in a day that's a fortune!

@alecclark2374

Жыл бұрын

@@grandwonder5858 agreed. this year they are even more expensive.

Interesting thank you

@MattStefanFishing

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome

Another good one!

@MattStefanFishing

Жыл бұрын

thanks!

I like the third retrieve best It's what is old times call the big fish hop

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

its such a good technique!

👍 Thanks for sharing!

@MattStefanFishing

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Sweet video. I've been using a football jig and casting jig to burn the flats. I have a 8:3:1 reel. I turn the handle super fast for half a rotation or a full rotation. Then I let it sit. So the jig looks like a fast tadpole or guppy. They react with a fast bite, then I pause it when I feel them bite, watch the line move, then set the hook.

@MattStefanFishing

9 ай бұрын

Sounds great!

MATT you hit the right press on the jigs , most of the people, just throw it out lift and fall, its ok but not for pressured fish, you have showed the right way to use it it will help the fisherman a great deal. thanks for showing it to all fisherman. thanks for that info.

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

You have forgotten more than I know 😂 !!! Really enjoy your KZread channel !!

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

Oh thank you!

@MAB1907

2 жыл бұрын

@@MattStefanFishing I was fishing Conroe the other night and used one of your 3 retrieves that you showed using a crank bait, lord behold a 9.1 😂 made my night !!! Thank you sir !!!

Love the end! “I might try to catch that one”

@MattStefanFishing

Жыл бұрын

haha!

Good job

@MattStefanFishing

Ай бұрын

Thanks

Thanks

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

No problem

I was expecting to see you hook a smallie. Great info.

@MattStefanFishing

Жыл бұрын

haha!

Good tips. Just took advantage of the 15% discount at tackle warehouse and bought some dirty jigs scott canteburry shaky heads. Used your affiliate link so that Matt can get paid.

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

AWESOME! thank you!

Someone getting into jig fishing more, this helps a lot.

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it!

I can't believe alot of anglers say they don't fish a jig at all when I learned how to use one I have one always tied on I caught alot of huge bass on a jig love to throw one !

@MattStefanFishing

Жыл бұрын

one of my favorite baits as well

Tell you what Matt from one of your old jig videos how you give the jig a double pop on semi slack line, iv been applying this to my retrieves and man do I get some vicious strikes doing that, it’s not as much as stroking the jig more like a double pop. Keep up the great content

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! glad its working for you!

my goodness , u r good. thx

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

thanks for watching!

I'm guilty of throwing the jig out and dragging 2' and reeling it in. Will try your method next time out and let you know the results. Thanks for the tip Matt.

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

Good luck!

@eileentiernan

Жыл бұрын

Can you use a spinning reel ?

Jig fishing might just be the most productive kind of fishing for multiple species as well.. you might target bass but could end up woth litterally anything.. i just started with jigs last year and i catch more fish with jigs than anything else by far.. could just be the fish in my lake however that like them😂

@MattStefanFishing

5 ай бұрын

Agreed

Another great video. I like how you described the different nuances about how to fish a jig. Ive caught several over 8 lbs on jigs but never stroked a jig as most of my big fish have come in March on 1/8th oz hair jigs with a small piece of pork for a trailer. Appreciate you sharing the knowledge.

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

those are giants!

@grandwonder5858

2 жыл бұрын

Where do you buy pork trailers? I thought they stopped making pork trailers. Or did you use a piece of pork that you made yourself?

@stevekeen7035

2 жыл бұрын

@@grandwonder5858 papaw E pork

@grandwonder5858

2 жыл бұрын

@@stevekeen7035 Thanks for the info! I'll check it out!

What clues you in on what way to present/retrieve your jig? Is it mostly based on structure, weather, season or do you alternate retrieves until you get bit? Will you ever let it soak for an extended period?

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

I alternate between retireve types until i find one that works

@Geoonthegrind

2 жыл бұрын

@@MattStefanFishing someone ask Tha question I was going to ask but I would like to make sure I understand properly. If I was fishing a area would it be best to try all 3 retrieves in a fan type pattern? Thank you in advance.

Matt did you guys ever do a lake breakdown of cayuga lake in NY ? on fish the moment? Ty

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

Yes i did! Here is the link to it fishthemoment.com/summer-northern-lake-breakdowns-matt/cayuga-lake-new-york-summer-matt-stefan

Damn that jig setup you have here is so damn good! Now I've got to go buy it. Just as good is this vid and a lot of people I fish with...even kayak tournaments I'm in...nobody fishes a jig...it's reaction then throw worms if it's slow. Also, 3/8 or 1/2oz preferred?

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

I prefer 1/2 oz

I love fishing a jig. I have caught alot of big fish on a jig.

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

Nice!

Matt, Could you do a similar video for Texas rig worms?

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

yep! Ill put it on my list

No one is doing this on KZread rn I like the POV

@MattStefanFishing

Жыл бұрын

thanks! more coming!

I know Dirty Jigs is your jig sponsor but what is your opinion on the new Berkley jigs?

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

I honestly havent used them yet, but ive heard good things about them

If the drag technique is is getting bits try switching to a football head to increase those numbers. Thanks Matt.

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

Good tip!

I get many bites on a jig. But I lose so many of them when they go airborne. Just chuck the jigs out of their mouths. Tried all sorts of tricks. Mainly very slow retrieve to reduce the chance of them jumping. But this is far and away my worst bait for landing. But one of the highest for strikes. Would love to see some content on how to keep them on after the strike and hook set.

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

thats interesting. normally when you stick a jig fish they dont come off

@jwm2588

2 жыл бұрын

I've had the same issue and then saw Randy Blaukat have a video on how to trim the weed guard. After trimming the guard, I rarely lost any fish and the jig is still weedless.

@kenneth9874

Жыл бұрын

Try holding your rod tip lower to the water when you're fighting the fish and don't waste time bringing it in

I'll be using butesy bug jigs and Dirty Jugs And swim jigs.

@MattStefanFishing

Жыл бұрын

nice!

Matt could you set me up with a outstanding jig set up .I really dont do much jigs but really getting into it now.I would need your rod,best reel you would recommend if you don't mind.Thank you

@MattStefanFishing

Жыл бұрын

I build my own rods. the blank is an MHX NMB-874 and the reel is the Abu Garcia MGX 8.0:1

I do the little jumps and and big pops. I’m always worried about getting snagged just slow dragging.

@MattStefanFishing

Жыл бұрын

that happens

You forgot the most productive retrieve, Rod tip low. Not a drag but a jerk. jerk. It keeps your jig looking like a crawfish, scoot, scoot. I hope this tip helps you catch more bass. Oh, it works best with a heavier football jig, Of course not for any heavy cover or weeds. Good luck and let me know how this works for you.

@MattStefanFishing

Жыл бұрын

thanks for sharing

Wish it was that easy for me fishing with a baitcaster

@MattStefanFishing

2 ай бұрын

You can do it

Could you tell us newbies what type rod /reel/ line that is recommended for these technique

@MattStefanFishing

Жыл бұрын

i like a 7'3" MH fast action rod with 17lb fluorocarbon

Noticed that rod is a MB874. What else do you use that rod for? Its my favorite rod.

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

I love it for jigs and texas rigged plastics. One of my favorite rods

🙂 you get em.

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

thanks!