You don't have to fish for cash all the time, you just love to Fish, can feel your Vibes, Great Videos.

@MattStefanFishing

3 ай бұрын

Thanks!

I love to watch the on the water videos and your casting is amazing. The accuracy and quiet presentation is something I aspire to achieve someday. Keep them coming Matt.

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you!

@vernervanschalkwyk2280

2 жыл бұрын

I agree. It is nice to see HOW you fish different techniques. Awesome videos.

I'm from CA. When I came up to WI for a visit, I used the swimjig all day and caught a ton of Bass and Pike. One of the most effective bait that is overlooked.

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

Its so good!

That look of disgust when you caught that one pike...Priceless! 😫😁 Great info Matt, always fun watching a pro work a bank, awesome skills! 💪😎

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@ivanradi4275

2 жыл бұрын

I was thinking exactly the same !!!!

@johnmulligan1382

2 жыл бұрын

@@MattStefanFishing A good cold water northern pike will out flavor any bass in my opinion ,enjoy your video though

You can tell you do that for a living because you are accurate as hell! I definitely need to practice more

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

thanks

I quit golf because i am terrible& will never improve. The accuracy of your casting is astounding ! Incredible control, makes me want to quit ! No wonder you catch so many fish & this is why you are a PRO. Matt you are a inspiration ! What a great show.

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

Don’t quit! Fish more to get better! I’ve had a lot of practice to get to where I’m at.

My confidence bait, I caught my pb large mouth at four years old on one, will never forget it. It was on a 7 foot 8 spinning rod, in a river, I did everything except take it off the hook once on dock. I was using a shad color swim jig, with a small whit grub paddle tail, as my trailer. Never fished a kids rod a day in my life personally. Always used adult rods.

@MattStefanFishing

Жыл бұрын

sounds good to me!

Matt Stephan for president!

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

hahaha! stop!

That river looks nice

@MattStefanFishing

Жыл бұрын

it is!

Man them demonstrations are great like that 3 and a quarter smaller preciate.

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

thanks!

I carry on the deck of my boat some small ornamental landscape hand shears. If i get hung up in a branch and I can’t “ pop” it off, instead of untangling the bait, i just cut the branch and drift off. Saves the trolling motor prop and spooks less fish.

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

good idea!

I’m late to the Swimjig party but I’m trying to add another tool. I’m trying to improve and build confidence in my all around jig fishing and this video has definitely shown me that this technique is very versatile. Thanks for the knowledge!!

@MattStefanFishing

5 ай бұрын

You bet!

Swim jig is my favorite of all jigs

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

mine to!

Definitely like the on the water stuff..

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Matt, great video. I learned a lot. Its one thing to hear about them, but watching you actually fish them was awesome!

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Damn that was some damn good casting Matt great motion no wasted time In between boat control was spot on that’s why your cashing checks more cast more fish

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

I like a 7’ 3” heavy action for swim jigs. I fish a lot of grass and the heavy action helps me rip it through the grass

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

Use what works best for you!

@johnnyblaze2620

2 жыл бұрын

Dobyn's Fury 734 is my favorite SJ rod 👍

@alcav54

2 жыл бұрын

Mine is a Dobyns Sierra 734

@DavidBronstein1961

2 жыл бұрын

@@johnnyblaze2620 what else do you throw on that rod? I’ve had my eye on it for a while. How does it do with chatterbaits?

@kenneth9874

2 жыл бұрын

@@johnnyblaze2620 I like it for pitching as well

I fish the most styles with swim jigs myself. Fast steady, slow stead, or slow with sporadic fast sready retrieves. Horizontal yoyo, vertical yoyo, as well as hard jerk yoyo of each of those two. I've been bit on all types thru out the year.

@MattStefanFishing

Жыл бұрын

all of those can be great retrieves!

I have one tied on 98% of the time. It's a versatile 4x4 type bait you can put just about anywhere. Glad to see l fish laydowns the same way you do.

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed!

I enjoyed the pike catches, a fact of life when they're around.

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

yep

Thank you very much , I was waiting for this 🙏🙂

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Man, those pike just won't leave you alone

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

They've been biting this fall

Most versatile bait...absolutely. It does it all.

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

it does!

Love the fishing and teaching videos! Keep them coming!!!!

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

Will do

Best swim jig video that I've seen. More on-the-water videos please!

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

will do...after the ice comes off

99% of my fishing is also on a River in Canada. The Ottawa River. Great smallmouth and largemouth. Been throwing spinnerbaits for years as a search bait and have never used a swim jig before. After watching this video I’ll be picking some up. It’s basically a spinnerbait without the blades and much more versatile! The blades on a spinnerbait can cause it to be physically taxing when covering water fast. The swim jig will be a refreshing change! Your videos are excellent and very informative. Thank you!

@MattStefanFishing

Жыл бұрын

give it a try!

Lover river smallies. Havent really tryed the swim jig for them tho. Definitely have to give that a try thank you

@MattStefanFishing

Жыл бұрын

Good luck!

Very enjoyable vid. Thanks Matt. 👍

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

Absolutely outstanding video. Thank you Dave

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

Again, everything he said. Liking the on water stuff, good secondary info. Really like the tunability of swimjigs depending on what size and style of trailer is used. Maybe go into detail on their mods based on fall rate, grass fisheries, open water applications. Thanks for the vid.

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

Good idea!

You backhand skip cast at 7:40 was amazing.

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! lots of practice

Glad i found your channel the best how to videos ive seen so far.

@MattStefanFishing

Жыл бұрын

awesome! thanks!

Your casting is amazing Matt. Wow.

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Love the video-Thanks!!

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Cool video. I like the on the water stuff. Nice to be able to learn while watching you fish. Thanks for another great video!

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

I’ll keep doing more of it

@danielhall3595

2 жыл бұрын

@@MattStefanFishing I agree, on the water videos are great. I love all of your videos though. Watching this particular video made me wanna get out in the backyard and practice my casting. Your accuracy and consistency is amazing. One of the many reasons I’m no pro. lol.

Swim Jig is one of those lures I used frequently then stopped and forgot about.

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

dont forget about it!

@mandogfish7418

2 жыл бұрын

@@MattStefanFishing just like Mepps #4 and #5 spinners. Those were killer on everything. Gonna break them out again this year.

Great instructive video Matt, thanks. For whatever reason, throwing swim jigs has always intimidated me a little, you've broken it down well. Like you, I love catching smallies!

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

Glad to help

That was awesome. Thanks for breaking that down. I've been missing out by not using swim jigs. You're a great teacher. Thanks!

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

Glad to help!

Awesome tips Matt. 👌

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

Right on very nice job on the swimming thanks 😊

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

You bet

Awesome Matt, thanks for sharing! Impressive skipping!

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

“It usually works” haha! I know the feeling when trying to show someone something. Great video man. I love a swim jig. So versatile.

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Great video Matt! I love fishing the swim jig as well. I needed to know those different retrieves. Appreciate it.

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

awesome!

Great video, Matt. Looking forward to using a swim jig this year

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

Good luck!

Thanks for this video Matt!! I now have a better understanding oF exactly how to handle the Swim Bait . Love the on the water videos you make! Most can. be taken to the river and to the lakes as well and work in both!!!! Thanks much!!!!

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Some great tips to try when throwing the swim jig!

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Thanks Matt, reminds me I need to pick up some white jigs. Appreciate the Lessons

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

You bet! Make sure you use my tackle warehouse affiliate deal link please! www.tacklewarehouse.com/?from=MSFG

As others have said, some of the best casting I have seen!

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

Wow! Thanks!

Your casting accuracy is awesome

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

Its my job haha!

Love this video!

@MattStefanFishing

Жыл бұрын

thanks!

Great video! I’m sold on swim jigs now that I see the success you have with them. I haven’t given swim jigs much of a chance but now I’ll start throwing them until my arms fall off.

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

Good luck!

Great information 👍 Never have used a swim jig I'll have to buy one and try it out. Thanks Great video 📹

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Loving the on water videos!! The swim jig even works in open water it looked like watching you fish….thought grass was a key factor. Never really threw swimjigs with no cover. Have to give it a shot!! Dude you can SKIP with a bait caster like crazy good!! Thank you for th3 video Matt!!

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Wow, your casting is spot on! Sniper

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you think so!

Bout to stock up on swim jigs!

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

nice!

Great love fishing in Wisconsin

@MattStefanFishing

Жыл бұрын

Right on

Great video my friend... We need more on the water videos excellent content

@MattStefanFishing

11 ай бұрын

More to come!

Great video Matt you can cast dude

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

thanks! Lots of practice

Thanks for the wisdom!

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

Hey Matt, give some love to northern pike. They are awesome fish too!

@MattStefanFishing

4 ай бұрын

Haha

Hey Matt great advice excellent casting and videos as always really enjoy on the water videos keep up the great work i always appreciate the fact that you always answer most pros i subscribe to don’t appreciate it good luck and God bless 🙏

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

Great video

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

thanks!

Matt Love the on the water techniques keep them coming from Ohio

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Will do!

After topwater, spinnerbait, Swimjig.. always tied on...Chart/white...produces bites and fish...keep these videos rolling...

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Will do!

Great video. Thank you. Love watching how you work the bank. I really need to work on my accuracy and changing retrieves. Side note: I fish out of a kayak and try to set my rods up the night before. I was double checking my lines and tying on lures and putting them in the truck and found out when I got to the lake 3 out of 5 rods had some variation of a swim jig. LOL Stop... tie on a top water before I get out there. I had never caught any thing on a swim jig until this year.

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

I fish a similar place, fun to know, i am not the only person that the pike like 😁

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

cant get away from them sometimes

I know a lot of Bass fisherman are disappointed catching a toothy Pike, but I personally think they are such a cool ancient fish and put up a good fight. When I was a little kid my dad would catch them and we'd eat them NP.

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

i like catching fish in general!

Thank you for the video

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

My favorite bait is a 1/2 ounce Dirty jigs California Swim jig. I could fish it everyday and not get tired of it lol Good vid brotha!

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Hey Mr Stefan very nice casting skills hey matt you where pitching that swimjig right in there house a little late for a comment on this video anyway oh I have some of the mobster swimjigs. God bless you and your family your pal fisherman Mike.

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

Dude thanks so much for sharing some of this River/Current fishing. River areas scare the piss out of me and I believe I learned a little from this 👊

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

Great video Matt, that bait is my weakness and this next year i am going to use it till I cant stand it. It produces for everyone I know but I struggle but I am going to get better with it, thanks for the on the water lesson.

@pauleyplay

2 жыл бұрын

Same, So well said ! I dont throw it.

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

Just need to throw it more

caught my pb yesterday on swim jig

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Congrats!

Excellent. Thanks Matt. The Swim Jig is underutilized in my boat. I've got to change that.

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

You can do it!

In spring swimming a jig around flooded willows an grass many times bass chase but just nipping . a swimming hair jig with fineness trailer trigger those fish in that situation 53 degree water in the res.

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

very cool thanks for sharing

Thank You

@MattStefanFishing

Жыл бұрын

thanks for watching!

Popping your bait loose works great especially with mono line.

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

Yes it does

Thanks!! Matt for sharing some knowledge with us 💪 Would you do a video talking about the different type of jigs and how and where to throw it.Thanks in advance Blessings🙏🤙✌

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

Sure thing!

Your accuracy and efficiency while working cover is amazing- you never miss a beat. I fish a swim jig quiet often myself but I'm no where near as good with it as you are- of course. When I first started fishing them for some reason my instinct was to just lean into them when they hit it instead of really hitting them- why I don't know but it felt right, it wasn't. Once I finally seemed to get over that tendency then I got where I would second guess myself mid swing and hesitate- no good. I think I was scared I was going to pull it away form them or something. Anyway I've gotten where I know now to set it fully and deliberately like I'm fishing any jig but- it took some time for some reason. Seems like such a silly thing to have an issue with now.

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

The key is you recognized it and fixed it!

This one needs to be re-titled to include how to fish a river! Please go do this again and just show boat position, current seams, where to cast… all the good stuff of breaking down a river!

@MattStefanFishing

Жыл бұрын

good idea!

Your casting accuracy is amazing! I fish around a ton of lay downs and I'm always scared to cast a swim jig into them like you did. I probably would've lost/snagged 5-6 swim jigs during this same timeframe lol

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

Keep trying!

Swim jigs are a standard here in my part of MN, they seem to mimic blugills so well. Around here almost everyone ties there own except me and you can always talk someone into tying whatever color you want.

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

The upper midwest loves their swimjigs!

@nickkoschmeder3288

2 жыл бұрын

@@MattStefanFishing yeah I feel like using that bait I could go most anywhere in the nation and be successful

Love these on the water videos, & swim jigs is also a great bait that I don't use much I have caught some biggies on it, I favor the Ned rig more than any bait that's out there cause it seems that's the only way I can get a bite I mainly fish the TN River where's there's currentl most of the time, that River you on looked juicy. No amount of money can buy the knowledge you have acquired from fishing, but thank you for sharing some of it with the world. One note on the video about which bass tournament to fish with BPT also takes care of their anglers by weather such as fog delays & storms I think that's very important just wanted to give you a little more to think about👍

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

very good point. thanks for watching!

Been throwing the California Swim Jig on a 7’2 mag heavy and crashing it through grass. Just caught my PB on Thursday doing that. Just 3.5 pounder but a start to the hunt for 5+.

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

Congrats!

Pretty spot

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

I love this river!

Caught my PB this fall on a swim jig skipped under a tree overhang. A 7 lber, which is pretty dang big for NJ. First cast, big blowup, totally missed the bait. Second cast to same spot, bam, she inhaled it. River2Sea D Walker 100 trailer in green pumpkin. Casting accuracy is a work in progress for me; just started using baitcasters a few years ago. That day my skips were right on target.

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

nice fish!

I was turned on to your channel by Randy. I like his but your use of video to show what you are doing and talking about is much easier and better to see. I looked around your past videos and watched a bunch last night. Great job.

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that!

Finally got to watch this one, I like the on the water videos keep them coming. Was going to ask what weight size you use the most, but you already answered my question.

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

THanks!

What is your line size preference on swim jigs. Thanks great video.

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

15 lb Berkley 100% fluorocarbon

I dont mind catching pikes except when they broke me , especially a nice 110 vision ! I can see that you have shorts . Here in Quebec it’s getting really cold and right now only walleye are bitting ! I like a swim jig from the bank , almost no snag !

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

Its cold here now too

Great video footage, Matt. Your skip casts are flat out amazing. I am not there yet, but working on it. Sorry for your lure losses due to the Pike. I have decided that when I can get my lure closer to the places you get yours I will be catching more fish. I really enjoyed the video! Thanks. How do you feel about the Tokyo Rig. Do you believe in it? If so, would you do a video on it to include the best times and conditions to fish it?

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

Ill put the tokyo rig on my list! Thanks for watching!

Yup caught enough of those pike in lake George and Chaplain a month ago , they suck

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

they can be a nuisance

Thanks, Matt. Working on my swim jig game. Only other bait I could suggest has the same versatility, especially in and around that hind of cover is a Texas rigged worm. I have been wrecking them everywhere on that Berkley Maxscent Kingtail. Only problem is they don't last long as a jig, usually one or two fish, and they're on the expensive side. Have you tried them?

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

They are really good!

I love fishing the lower Wisconsin. Smallies and Walters, Not the toothies. Thanks for the show.

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

Only time we get lots of toothies is in the fall when they ones we have seem to pull out towards the current more for some reason. We really dont have that many of them up here compared some other places.

Hey Matt thanks for the great videos and advice. Not sure who your sponsors are but can you do a video on swimming Worm’s ?

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

Sure thing!

Wish I was as accurate as you casting!!

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Nice video and also nice smallmouth in the river there. I live on the upper Potomac river and our smallmouth fishing has declined. I believe because of the increased population of flat head catfish. They are a eating machine.

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

they love to eat anything that moves

I've been using a 7'5" MH-XF for my swim jigs lately. Seems that the extra length makes the tip a bit softer while having the sensitivity of the XF action. Not sure if it's my favorite yet but that's what I end up trying it on consistently. Also, have you tried a River2Sea D Walker 120mm on the back? The action is fantastic and gives you a completely new look.

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

I’m not a fan of using it on XF rods. I’ve tried it and found i was losing a lot of fish with it. But if it works for you that’s all that matters.

So there was a time when i stopped fishing for a couple years but before that id always throw a jig and practically just that half the time I wouldn’t even use a trailer lol any kind of jig. Now i use a whole bunch of stuff

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

You can catch them without a trailer

@johnathonsnape-mclean3457

2 жыл бұрын

@@MattStefanFishing yup, there was one time i caught a 2Lbs on just a jig head! No trailer! No skirt! 😂 i forget the weight of the jig but it was red with a yellow eye and black pupil

Matt, I do the same but with a chatterbait, both has same profile but I have the feeling that the vibration calls more fish, One question and hope is not a stupid one, when you decide to throw a swim jig versus a bladed jig ( chatter bait ). Thanks for the video, was a good one.

@MattStefanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

i dont like throwing a chatterbait into the logjams i do the swim jig. i also prefer the swim jig in clearer water.