Great video, thank you

@JoePepperFishing

2 күн бұрын

Thank you very much! And thank you for watching!

I agree 💯 and I’ve also had great success with the jointed minnows from Rapala ❤🍀🎣🍀

@JoePepperFishing

4 ай бұрын

I've used them, but not the success I've had with the solid body.

You just brought back a flood of memories with that jerk bait. Same technique as you. I learned over the years that technique works excellent with frogs and poppers too. The hardest part is learning not to set the hook until you actually feel the fish. Because with that top water explosion it's so exciting that you often times jerk the bait out of the fish's mouths before they ever get ahold of it. Lol! They're so much fun! Thanks for the walk down memory lane! Happy Fishing! 😊

@JoePepperFishing

2 ай бұрын

You're welcome, and thank you for watching and sharing. You're right about that hookset.

Thanks for sharing. Love the old norman cranks. Still fish them today religiously

@JoePepperFishing

24 күн бұрын

Same here!

I agree. I started using the floating balsam Rapala in the 1960’s in Ontario Canada and still have 30 or 40 different Rapalas in my tackle boxes. I always take at least one or two different styles on every fishing trip I go on. I have fished the from Coast to Coast in Canada and they never fail to catch fish. My favourite colour was the black and gold.

@JoePepperFishing

4 ай бұрын

Man, my collection is stout but nowhere what you have there. I like that black and gold in dark tanic waters in Florida and Louisiana. Appreciate you watching!

The Rapala F18...BIG floating jerkbait...Doug Hannon, the Bass Professor back in the day for big bass always had this size floating jerk as a fav for big bass 10+ lbs...Big baits=Big fish...an old but fav. of mine today...Bomber Long A...another great old school topwater jerk that still produces

@JoePepperFishing

4 ай бұрын

The Bomber Long A came out around the early 90s if I remember correctly and was the first true suspending jerk bait. First cast I ever made with it landed a 4#'er. Awesome bait! As for the "Bass Professor", I grew up down the road from him and a colorful individual is best way I can put it. Appreciate you watching and commenting!

For me, the floating minnow is great, ive fished in Florida, in urban ponds with sand bottom,no grass,and it got a big ole bass in Port st lucie ,and several, 3,4,5 lb level fish, the perch bar patterns, and bright orange white belly, were awsome. Same as chartreuse top white bottom. And the classic black back. All cracked good bass. The smaller ones up to 3 inch, and the 4 to 5 inch are all good baits, for me. I get a tite wobble w a regular knot and wider w loop knot or clip. Sometimes, it makes a difference, or.just easier to swap colors faster. But back up north west, i failed to get bit on any of them, definitely felt it works better down here, for me. I also didn't know how to use it as a topwater. But fun, to fish any way you can. I use 1 size up on hooks and weight strips to get it to suspend,and that's a good way to get the peacock bass for me and aligator gar.

Has been one of my go to for 50 yrs. Along with the Mepps #3 Agila brass blade with squirrel tail. And of course the original Mann 6" purple worm.

@JoePepperFishing

4 ай бұрын

Those Mepps were deadly too!

Sometimes I will take the back hook on the rapper floating minnow and change it to a feather hook and then a little bit of solder wire to give it some weight so what kind of sinks down in the back it is deadly

@JoePepperFishing

5 ай бұрын

Love it, will have to give it a try too!

Just came across your video,I do agree,my mentor in 65,gave me one,I learned quickly not to move it,it will catch anything,I put a white bucktail on one,it worked amazing,my number two would be a black jitterbug with silver spots with a white forked porkrind trailer,let it land,dead stick it,let the rind move around,so good,my first five was caught on it,people don't think the old lures won't catch fish now,I totally disagree.

@JoePepperFishing

4 ай бұрын

You know what, I would've never thought to put a pork rind on the back of a JitterBug! Will have to give it a try! Appreciate you watching and commenting, thank you again!

@ronfussell8244

4 ай бұрын

I've Been doing for 50 years, cut the middle up to make it leg like light side down,use it as frog,,

Joe, I’m from Louisville Kentucky and I used to go to one of my favorite tackle stores called “ Pepper’s Tackle in the 70’s😮👍

@JoePepperFishing

4 ай бұрын

No relation, but way cool!

I have a yellow Bill Norman plug and I have caught tons of fish on it over the years!

Very good choice!! Thats a hard one to argue about! Daredevil might be in that group, hola popper, lipless crankbait, rubber worm. All being the main group of age old getters!! But you may be right sbout the floating rapala stickbait! Rapala long cast is also one of my favs, husky jerks too!! Fish on!!🐟🎣

@JoePepperFishing

Ай бұрын

Appreciate the comments! My dad used a Johnson Silver Minnow spoon and Uncle Josh pork rind back when I was little. It was absolutely deadly in a pad field! So many great lures, but the Rapala is just one of those anyone can pick up and catch a fish on it.

The greatest bass fishing lure ever invented is a two way tie between a 7” Texas rig plastic worm (June Bug) and a skirted jig/trailer (black/blue). They are the most versatile with the most possible presentations. Along the bottom, slung in the slop, or swimming through the water column, you just can’t go wrong with them.

@JoePepperFishing

24 күн бұрын

The Rapala floating minnow is a versatile lure for anyone of any age or skill level. That was the point of my video. Those you mention do catch fish, but for those above a beginners level in fishing. Appreciate you watching my videos, have a blessed day!

Sir - Thanks for the video. Down here in Florida a black and gold 7” Rapala minnow will get fish any time of year. For the big bass - a F-12 is hard to beat, just keep it away from Mr. Mudfish.

@JoePepperFishing

4 ай бұрын

From Tampa, and you're not kidding on any of it! Hate mud fish! Appreciate you watching!

Just to catch fish. The Panther Martin spinnerbait is hard to beat. It catches anything that swims.

@JoePepperFishing

19 күн бұрын

I'll have to check those out, thx!

I agree if I'm fishing with someone who doesn't have at least one in their box it makes me wonder if I should fishing with them

@JoePepperFishing

3 ай бұрын

Hahaha.... agreed 👍

I still tie that Rapala on when nothing else is working and catch fish. Only issue is Im in FL now and it doesnt get thru grass and vegetation at all or i'd use it all the time.

@JoePepperFishing

5 ай бұрын

Definitely has its drawbacks, but still a lot of fun. Appreciate you watching!

Thanks for the reminder

@JoePepperFishing

2 ай бұрын

You're welcome 😊

perfect video, straight to the point 😃

@JoePepperFishing

4 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

Thank you for the video joe.. I just ordered two !!😂

@JoePepperFishing

Ай бұрын

I'm just a messenger 🤣 It's an awesome bait and sure you'll catch lots of fish with it.

Best guess is I have $500-$600 in Rapala minnow Shadraps, Xraps, etc etc I do own 90% of every floating sinking and suspending jointed and non jointed minnow bait made by Rapala from the 1.5" to the 5.25" size used Rapala minnows to catch my biggest walleye 2nd biggest Northern and a Rapale Firetiger rattle trap to catch my biggest northern pike at 46" and 27lbs Unless you are #1 lucky enough to live near a major bass fishery known for producing >7lb bass (I do not) on a regular basis and #2 you have boat to fish these lakes (again I do not) a 5lb bass is a BIG bass I fish three lakes 90% of the time mostly due to the combination of good shore access to good structure one is walking distance, one is a short drive one is under

I agree wholeheartedly I have been using it for about 50 years or more!!

@JoePepperFishing

4 ай бұрын

It's the gift that keeps on giving! 😊

Great video Joe. I was raised up on those floating Rapalas...super deadly in shallow creeks and streams around my way! What pound test do you use on the micro version?

@JoePepperFishing

2 ай бұрын

Thank you sir. I prefer Trilene 10# XL on the micro, and 1.5" model. It's light enough to cast, strong enough to hold most fish, and does a better job of floating, unlike fluorocarbon lines that sink and cause nose drooping and line catches.

@reginaldturner4963

2 ай бұрын

Much obliged@@JoePepperFishing

Thanks for sharing your story and the secret.

@JoePepperFishing

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for listening and appreciate the comment.

I’ve caught more than a few channel cat fish on Rapala minnows

@JoePepperFishing

4 ай бұрын

I can honestly say I'm glad I've never had to remove those trebles from a whiskered cat!

My best bass bait in Minnesota,,plastic worm and scum frogs

@JoePepperFishing

Ай бұрын

I love those frogs too! Appreciate you watching.

Those Rapala’s come in a F18 have you ever tried one of those 🎣

@JoePepperFishing

4 ай бұрын

No, but will definitely look for it. Appreciate you watching my video!

@andybales7318

4 ай бұрын

F18 & F11...best sizes for 3+ lb bass..big baits = big fish

100% agree.......

@JoePepperFishing

3 ай бұрын

They're just so much fun to throw!

When i was probably 9 or 10 years old i would always use one or a black with white stripes tiny torpedo or a purple plow jockey. I caught so many bass on those. Brings back memories.

J7.

@JoePepperFishing

Ай бұрын

Excellent for trolling or a steady retrieve.

Smallmouth magic

💯 agree!

I use them to. 😇🙏

My dad did the same thing.

I fish small rivers wading and always has been my go to lure. I’ve had smallmouth smaller than the lure hit it. Top water rules!!!

Not sure about the Greatest? Maybe the easiest to fish! Just with a straight retrieve! It'll catch fish! I still think the Zara Spook/jumpin minnow will produce bigger fish! But I still own the old musky 7" two hook Rapala's! They kick ass! But the plastic worm will out fish all baits with an Old Johnson Silver Minnow is right there Two!

@JoePepperFishing

3 ай бұрын

Can't beat the Spook either! Great add!

God made bass so every fool could catch fish, then he made walleye to separate the men from the boys … 😂

@JoePepperFishing

5 ай бұрын

🤣

@johngarner9929

4 ай бұрын

Good one!

Best lure is livescope. Oh btw, that is just a video game not fishing. It ruins the fun of fishing but at least you are catching now and not fishing

@JoePepperFishing

4 ай бұрын

Not sure what Livescope has to do with my post as I don't use it and still manage to catch fish, despite it. Appreciate you watching.

I disagree with everything here. It's an average old school approach. The new stuff is way better. It also depends on where you are.

@JoePepperFishing

4 ай бұрын

May be old school, but definitely not average when you're talking numbers of fish. As I stated in the video it's a bait to go out and have some fun with, not base a tournament on. I respect your opinion and sincerely appreciate you watching.

@andybales7318

4 ай бұрын

Care to name a more productive floating jerkbait?

@wolverinex4243

4 ай бұрын

@@andybales7318 Rebel's Vintage floater is better. The new ones? Geikashi 2, Bagley, Megaass deep clones, Smithwicks, etc. I can't off the top of my head but I can assure you I have lures from all over the world and they can fit 2 living rooms or more. I want to shorten it to Smith, but Smith is a spoon company.

@wolverinex4243

4 ай бұрын

@@andybales7318 Is that a ask or you're just trying to take a dig?

@andybales7318

4 ай бұрын

​@@wolverinex4243no, really..the rapala & bomber Long A are the best floating jerks I've used...have u used better, new models? Most are suspending these days

I had to balsa wood break real fast. I wasn't a happy camper. Junk.

@JoePepperFishing

2 ай бұрын

I've fished them for 50 years and have never had one break. Give them another try.

@Frank-st6gd

2 ай бұрын

@@JoePepperFishing Ok sure Will.

You have to turn your phone side ways for youtube. Go get em 👍🎣🫡

@JoePepperFishing

4 ай бұрын

Appreciate you watching in spite of the terrible video graphics. 🤣

Good thing you added the IMO cus booooy 👀👀🫡🎣 Happy Fishing

@JoePepperFishing

4 ай бұрын

IKR!? 🤣