Matt, Thanks for the intro to this new bait. Definitely going to give some a try. Hope you get your new boat soon. Have a blessed and prosperous week.....

@MattStefanFishing

Жыл бұрын

thanks! Me Too!

Amazing timing! i used this this evening in that color and caught 2lb smallie first cast. the whopper plopper , spook Jr. didnt produce for me beforehand. had a couple more follows and blowups on it but only 1 fish on the dock. amazing casting for sure. Pretty impressed first time out!

@MattStefanFishing

Жыл бұрын

Awesome!

I've had mine for 2 weeks and I did the same thing you did was smile when I 1st seen it.. I wish our water temps werent getting cooler around central Ohio. But next spring this bait is gonna be a killer bait in my arsenal

@MattStefanFishing

Жыл бұрын

agree completely!

Picked up a couple & couldn’t wait to try them. It was windy Sunday, so instead of going anywhere, I tossed it around my neighborhood pond for 30 mins or so when I picked up a 2 pounder. Stuck with it a bit longer and pulled out a 6 pounder: best one I’ve had all year🤷🏻‍♂️ I’m sold now. It reminds me of a little rodent swimming with its head sticking out of the water. The bass seemed to like it when I was changing up the speed. Hope this helps! (Oh yeah… Central Illinois & has been below freezing most nights)

@MattStefanFishing

Жыл бұрын

it is like a swimming rat!

This looks interesting and I bet that a lot of guys will use this for Pike and some Musky fishing too. I was kinda hoping to see a smallie come up and smash it while you were reeling it in. Thanks for showing us this lure Matt! Your channel is really great!!

@MattStefanFishing

Жыл бұрын

thanks! water is only 50 degrees here so not much topwater action going on.

@DrFrankensteam

Жыл бұрын

As soon as I saw it I thought the same thing. Make it a foot long and about 3-5cm diameter and you have a hot Musky bait! I like to make my own lures, maybe I’ll just copy it larger just for myself.

I saw Miles talking about those a few month back. It reminds me of a cross between a chatterbait and an old Cotton Cordell Boy Howdy. The type with the weighted back end and not the one with the props. Our water is still well over 70 and the topwater bite is is very much on. And you know I'm buying all the colors. The universe dictates it must be so!

@BobbyBalsaRNM

Жыл бұрын

There's actually a video of someone pairing a Boy Howdy and a Rage Blade on KZread. Action looks almost identical!

@MattStefanFishing

Жыл бұрын

give it a try while theres still a topwater bite.

I think it could be really good in pressured water where the fish have seen everything. Otherwise, it seems like a plopper or a smaller buzzbait would do the trick. The buzzbait has the advantage of coming through cover well and the Plopper floats so you can vary the retrieve. Personally not something I'll use, but I can definitely see the use in this bait for people who fish pressured water

@MattStefanFishing

Жыл бұрын

agreed!

Its been a great fall bait in NJ for me so if im catching bass with it in my pressured fisheries than its gonna work for most people

@MattStefanFishing

Жыл бұрын

very cool! thanks for sharing!

@johndoe-zy9oh

Жыл бұрын

What places do you fish? I’m up in northern jersey and just got one of these . I want to be the first one throwing it in my lakes lol

Hey Matt, I’ve had a few of the Hellraisers for about a month and I had the same reaction and wonderment ,but I love it. I’m not sure what are the best conditions, but I tried it last week in a club tournament and after 50 casts and no bites I changed techniques, but I still feel like it’s fun to throw and I need more time with various conditions. I did have a backlash, and while getting it out the bait sank quickly and I felt lucky to get it back and it was covered in spinach 😂 I love your authentic reaction and surprise and delight when you first tried it out, I felt the same way 🍀🎣🍀💯

@MattStefanFishing

Жыл бұрын

thanks for sharing! a sinking bait on a backlash is never a good thing. I dint think about that but im sure it will lead to some snags.

I lost one on it a couple weeks ago on Okeechobee for the ABA Championship. Moved back to Charlotte NC, so going to try it out up here in a tournament in a couple of weeks on Lake Hickory.

@MattStefanFishing

Жыл бұрын

good luck!

Matt - threw it for the first time today. Crazy action. Didn’t have much time to fish but am looking forward to fishing it more.

@MattStefanFishing

Жыл бұрын

its going to be a fun bait to fish!

@ESOX2

Жыл бұрын

@@MattStefanFishing Up in St Germain. Lakes starting to turnover so might be a few days of just seeing what happens.

I'm 10 to 1 on a buzz bait over the hellrazor. But it's unique and maybe will shine in certain conditions. It's like a jitterbug and a chatterbait had a baby. The rear blade reminds me of chrome truck nuts.

@MattStefanFishing

Жыл бұрын

HAHAHAHAH! thats all im going to think about know when i see it!

I threw one around today with no luck yet but I also wasn't expecting a lot in that area. It has a great action and you can speed it up or slow down for a more subtle action

@MattStefanFishing

Жыл бұрын

man it sounds like nobody has done that well on one yet....

@brandonsmith606

Жыл бұрын

@@MattStefanFishing I thought I might get a couple but I'm in Utah and our water is cooling fast we didn't catch any topwater fish and for whatever reason I don't have good luck where I was I don't know why I keep going there

Ive gotta try it Matt. We get a good buzzbait bite in Sept and Oct here in Ky. Seems like something to throw then while a tournament partner throws a buzzbait. Im betting it catches fire in 2023.

@MattStefanFishing

Жыл бұрын

would not surprise me!

I've had one in bone color for couple weeks, I started fishing it and 3rd cast bass hammered it, but didn't hook up, so I went back to my frog, because in a local tournament I wanted to fish with a bait I had more confidence in plus I was going we're there was to much grass topped out, every since we've had north winds when I have been fishing, can't wait to try it again, I think it will catch fish

@MattStefanFishing

Жыл бұрын

Stick with what you have confidence in

Love z man products. Have a couple of these, but haven't tried them yet. Plan on giving them a try this week on a trip from KY to southern Michigan for pike. I think the pike will eat them up.

@MattStefanFishing

Жыл бұрын

good luck!

i heard about this, but no purchase yet. Thanks for doing the review. It looks awesome and different. Kinda like a combo or pencil bait and a reverse chatter bait. lol. May have to try. We don’t have pike and muskies down here in Ga, but looks like they would destroy it. 🙂

@MattStefanFishing

Жыл бұрын

it is different!

Looks crazy might have to try one. Thank you for sharing 📹 👍

@MattStefanFishing

Жыл бұрын

Any time!

Thanks Matt. That's one lure that I'll wait to see what's up before buying. Whooper ploper, chatterbait I was on, that thing looks too weird. Good luck though.

@MattStefanFishing

Жыл бұрын

thanks for watching!

It’s a combination of a traditional saltwater needlenose lure and a chatterbait. It’s so whacky and far out that I have got to get me one! I bet it would work well on striped bass and pike.

@MattStefanFishing

Жыл бұрын

i agree!

I’m generally pretty stubbornly fish traditional baits but that thing is cool. I’m definitely going to try that bait!

@MattStefanFishing

Жыл бұрын

You should!

I got mine in last week. Haven’t caught anything yet but I’m sure it’ll do good at some point. Still learning myself really lol.

@MattStefanFishing

Жыл бұрын

Good luck!

The line tie and the thumping kinda reminds me of the old flatfish lures. They weren't a top water lure so maybe they morphed. Keep up the great work.

@MattStefanFishing

Жыл бұрын

i could see that!

been watching you on my TV and can't comment, so I'm using my phone to let you know how much I appreciate your time and input on baits and equipment. have a great day and keep up the great work 👍 😀

@MattStefanFishing

Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

Looks freaking awesome to me! Killer warm water bait. I'll bet the pike and musky would smash that in addition to bass.

@MattStefanFishing

Жыл бұрын

i cant argue with that!

I saw tactical bassin talk about this. I guess I’ll be too late to get one now that you brought more light to it. I’ve seen the affects of your videos on the market with that suction cup

@MattStefanFishing

Жыл бұрын

Haha! well i dont think TW had many suction cups. They have a pile of the hellraizers so i think my affect is way over rated. The colors sold out were sold out a long time ago...its not from me. www.tacklewarehouse.com/Z-Man_Hellraizer/descpage-ZMHLRZ.html?from=MSFG

I got one 2 months ago and smashed a couple smalleys at Lake Mohave in NV

@MattStefanFishing

Жыл бұрын

Nice!

I feel like it'll be good in the spring, then be situational much like the plopper is now. I got on the plopper early 10-15yrs ago and threw it constantly. Barely comes out of my box now unfortunately. Great video as always Matt!

@MattStefanFishing

Жыл бұрын

Right on

That’s so unique reminds me of the first sick bait .there is a vid of a kayak angler catching bass on the bait .

@MattStefanFishing

Жыл бұрын

awesome!

Best top water every is the Zell Roland pop R with the crankbait lip... It's a killer and can be worked in so many ways with that lip to get shy fish to hammer it.

@MattStefanFishing

Жыл бұрын

thanks for sharing!

@davidday5731

Жыл бұрын

Zell Pop my fav. popper

I just got one myself. My water here is a bit hard so haven't had a chance to play with it yet. I'm thinking I might go get a couple other colors before spring. I know not many folks are throwing it up here, so might give me a little advantage till they catch up LOL.

@MattStefanFishing

Жыл бұрын

let us know how it goes for you

@DigsOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

@@MattStefanFishing will do buddy

I have had mine in that exact color for around 1 month. Mine has yet to catch a fish. I live in Indiana and top water is hot right now. We are fully into fall weather here.

@MattStefanFishing

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing

First day 4lb , bass. Striper easy catch on boiling bait. Another 4lb er. It’s going to be a favorite with some wind and current.

@MattStefanFishing

Жыл бұрын

Awesome! thanks for sharing!

I had it for a couple weeks now but no bites so far way to much action for this thing not to draw some bites at some point. I found you can retrieve many different ways so maybe just figuring that part out is the key

@MattStefanFishing

Жыл бұрын

agreed

I have one of these baits and have used it several times now. I have absolutely destroyed bass on it. Works great when you run it beside a piece of cover the bass come unglued on it. Definitely worth the money

@MattStefanFishing

Жыл бұрын

Awesome! thanks for sharing!

@andybales7318

Жыл бұрын

Has the thin wire, coming out the back with the hook on it bent, yet? Sure looks like it would after a few fish

I've had one for a few weeks. It *seems* like it could work well in specific situations but I have not gotten even a bump. I'll keep trying.

@MattStefanFishing

Жыл бұрын

crazy!

I don't know how I didn't see this video at the time. I ordered some on backorder as well. Second time out last year which was the only time I got to use them. And didn't I cast it right off the end of my line. Anyway I've thrown it a couple of times this year I've have not had any success with it yet but I have no doubt it'll catch them

@MattStefanFishing

Жыл бұрын

thanks for sharing your experience!

So far I like what this bait does, I have caught 2 dinks with it but have not put much time in. If nothing else it will piss off anything in the area I think.

@MattStefanFishing

Жыл бұрын

agreed!

You can order then straight from Z-Man. Got 2 in just a few days here in South Alabama.

@MattStefanFishing

3 ай бұрын

Sounds good

I like the gurgling sounds. I'll be getting some of these.

@MattStefanFishing

Жыл бұрын

its a unique sound

Thanks for sharing that. Looks like a winner.

@MattStefanFishing

Жыл бұрын

You bet

I got 3 on its way looking for two trying them great video

@MattStefanFishing

Жыл бұрын

its a cool bait!

I got a bone color one yesterday... Love the action... Fished it for 3 hours.... Not even a bite...

@MattStefanFishing

Жыл бұрын

thye are fun to use but I havent caught much on them

I got mine late summer and it works great for snakehead

@MattStefanFishing

Жыл бұрын

i bet theyed eat it

I used mine for the first time on a small pond and caught a small large mouth. Did have one hit it and miss also.

@MattStefanFishing

Жыл бұрын

thanks for sharing!

@angelodomenicone9615

Жыл бұрын

Thank You Matt for all the hard time and effort you put in to making videos for us. Much appreciated.

Definetly a cool looking bait. Betting it will be like a crazy crawler wing bait where it works in specific conditions.

@MattStefanFishing

Жыл бұрын

could be!

It's definitely loud, where the line tie is located makes it run straight & keeps the nose of it up because of all the weight in back, I'm going to wait on some reviews before I buy, I'm not one that's going to buy some gimmick like the whopper plopper was, got burned on that one! But thanks for showing us!🎣

@MattStefanFishing

Жыл бұрын

i really think this is going to be a big player...but to early to tell i guess

I'll withhold my opinion on this one. I've seen the advertising and scratched my head, probably because of my age. In fact if someone would have told me 40yrs ago that I would be carrying a computer in my pocket, I would have called them crazy. What do I know?!?

@MattStefanFishing

Жыл бұрын

HAHAHA!

@thomascarmichael6760

Жыл бұрын

Combining a floating style bait with chatter bait action should make for a very good bait in the spring and fall when the bass are on the move and are hungry. Especially around millfoil mats.

@etellini

Жыл бұрын

​@@thomascarmichael6760

@petehayduk8051

Жыл бұрын

Great comment! Hilarious!

@comfortablynumb9342

Жыл бұрын

I predicted cell phones like we have more or less as a kid in the 70s because of Star Trek communicators and because dad's cop cars had mobile computers in the 80s. It was obvious that a phone, tv and computer would be combined. I thought they'd be tablet size. But I never would have predicted this crazy lure!

Great review. Very interesting lure. That line tie is unusual. Would like to know the story on the design of this lure.

@MattStefanFishing

Жыл бұрын

me too! i love the thinking behind it!

Tackle ? So why a regular split ring instead of a teardrop one. Thought it might give move movement

@MattStefanFishing

Жыл бұрын

good question but its what comes stock on the bait. I honestly dont think this thing needs more movement

This hard bait is nice I love the colors on it I would love to buy this luer for saltwater Pier fishing 👍🏼 for halibut fish

@MattStefanFishing

Жыл бұрын

Good luck!

A lot of people I’ve seen haven’t caught anything on them

@MattStefanFishing

Жыл бұрын

interesting!

Any further thoughts on braid vs fluro on this lure?

@MattStefanFishing

Жыл бұрын

ive used fluoro

Caught 7 Bass in 30 minutes on Bass Breeze Lakes in Cleveland TX 3 weeks ago. Casts like a bullet but retrieve it fast!

@MattStefanFishing

Жыл бұрын

awesome!

I’ve had one for going on 2 weeks now. Still haven’t caught a single thing yet. Really thought it was gonna be a killer lure but so far I have been wrong.

@MattStefanFishing

Жыл бұрын

interesting!

Matt if u check out the jackall riser 009 bait its a very similar concept but. Instead of having the chatterbait style blade on the rear its actually molded on the face or front of the bait and doesn't move it also has a prop and intake mouth. Thats similar to the popmax and with the combination of those three features makes the exact same noise as the z-man hellraizer and it even sinks like the hellraizer its a very interesting bait and wonder if z-man or whoever helped design it has used this bait before.

@MattStefanFishing

Жыл бұрын

thanks for sharing!

We will see Thanks Matt

@MattStefanFishing

Жыл бұрын

you bet!

i’ll add i was fishing a river from the dock as well.

@MattStefanFishing

Жыл бұрын

thanks for adding!

Looks like it might be a good night bait.👍👍👍👍👍

@MattStefanFishing

Жыл бұрын

could be!

It looks too big, I may try one when they bring out a Jr version. Just looks too large for the river fishing I do here in Eastern NC, maybe be better suited for striper fishing. It does look like it has lots of action, might be good for muddy waters??

@MattStefanFishing

Жыл бұрын

it is big...but very slender

🍺Thanks Matt.

@MattStefanFishing

Жыл бұрын

you bet!

You were just seeing how it runs. I expect you’ll be experimenting with pausing, letting the tail sink, walking it, and letting it sink x seconds (maybe Carolina rigging it to work it deeper, although it’s obviously designed for using on the surface).

@MattStefanFishing

Жыл бұрын

yeah lots of interesting things to try with this

Looks good, Matt

@MattStefanFishing

Жыл бұрын

its a cool bait!

So it dose sink ? You have start realing whin it hits the water ? Like a buzzbait correct *

@MattStefanFishing

Жыл бұрын

correct

I just got mine and only got to throw it for a few without any luck so far but I have high hopes sir

@MattStefanFishing

Жыл бұрын

ME TOO!

I don't like lures that torpedo into the depths upon casting, they tend to grab weeds too much. In weedy condition the best topwater is a wide body wake like the yo-zuri 3DS or kvd HC, those two you can land in a 6" hole in weeds with 8 inches of water below them and they won't turn into an anchor.

@MattStefanFishing

Жыл бұрын

thanks for sharing

Red Fish love it here in the south.

@MattStefanFishing

Жыл бұрын

nice!

Wish you luck with it

@MattStefanFishing

Жыл бұрын

thanks!

I wonder how it would behave if the weight was removed? Obviously it would float better and be even more of a top water bait. Now that I think about it, because it does sink it can also be used as a mid-depth bait. You probably could also get some good action if you pop it like a jerk bait.

@MattStefanFishing

Жыл бұрын

i dont think youd get the action without the weight...but only one way to find out

I haven't purchased any yet but most likely will. Unique baits are entertaining at least and you never know. I fished the upper Potomac today with topwater, buzzbait, poppers, Vixen, propwalker and wake bull and I Jack. Not one bite. Water is clear but temperature ranges from 56 to 63 degrees. Floating eel grass makes topwater fishing tough. Maybe it's time to put them away. Sucks.

@MattStefanFishing

Жыл бұрын

eel grass is a pain in the bait

@douglasspickler4925

Жыл бұрын

@@MattStefanFishing Ha Ha! Good one. So when fishing the river and the eel grass is floating what baits do you like to throw?

Interesting lure! Doesn’t look like something that I would pick up over conventional topwater options. Hope people smash them with it!

@MattStefanFishing

Жыл бұрын

it will be interesting to see if this is a flop or catches them. time will tell

Great man I love it

@MattStefanFishing

Жыл бұрын

Appreciate it!

I've had it for about a month and it's different but it will break your back and arms to throw it for 20 minutes.

@MattStefanFishing

Жыл бұрын

it will vibrate them right off!

I've fished it for a few months and have had decent results but back hook isn't durable because decent fish have pulled it out of the body. Won't use it in tournaments for that reason.

@MattStefanFishing

Жыл бұрын

thanks for sharing

First cast. Hit the water. Immediately hit by LMB. Used a bunch after, not a thing but hey I’ll keep using.

@MattStefanFishing

Жыл бұрын

Dont you know its bad luck to catch one on your first cast haha!

@six4fishing

Жыл бұрын

@@MattStefanFishing it left me no choice!

Bet these would kill it in the back bay with striped bass in the north east! Especially if they're working on sand eels

@MattStefanFishing

Жыл бұрын

give it a try!

@CDotFromJerz

Жыл бұрын

@@MattStefanFishing i definitely will in the spring!

I've bought lures my buddy said you can't catch a fish on that ! More than once first couple casts bam !

@MattStefanFishing

Жыл бұрын

nice!

I've seen the advertisements for it and yeah it looks pretty cool

@MattStefanFishing

Жыл бұрын

its unique!

I've had one for about 2 months and yea it catches them

@MattStefanFishing

Жыл бұрын

Nice!

Side to side action kinda reminds me of a bass-sized hawg wobbler.

@MattStefanFishing

Жыл бұрын

little bit, but its much tighter and faster action. Id love a musky sized version....The vibration might break the rod haha!

Thanks for sharing Matt! Alway good info.

@MattStefanFishing

Жыл бұрын

thanks for watching!

Don’t smack the water with this bait to get any type of grass off.. that blade will break, also after that blade has been bent a few times you will lose a fish if they only grab the back hook. Crazy bait, walks great just a few design flaws that could be addressed.

@MattStefanFishing

Жыл бұрын

i could see that. thanks for sharing!

Seen one guy try it out for the first time and on first cast he hooked a 3+ lol.

@MattStefanFishing

Жыл бұрын

Nice!

I named it 3 in 1 😂, thanks for the review.

@MattStefanFishing

Жыл бұрын

haha!

I’ve been catching a few on it.

@MattStefanFishing

Жыл бұрын

Awesome!

I saw on another channel a guy did 2 trips for redfish and the bait started falling apart. NOT well built for big fish! At that price point, pretty sad!!

@MattStefanFishing

Жыл бұрын

interesting

Just bought 3 of them!

@MattStefanFishing

Жыл бұрын

good luck!

Yes sr I been whating for this one to come up to get a tru angst a pinyon

@MattStefanFishing

Жыл бұрын

i will definitly be trying it!

That looks like it would slay musky in our illinois lakes

@MattStefanFishing

Жыл бұрын

it might!

I was coming off the lake the other day and happen to talk to a fellow fisherman at the boat ramp, and we were talking about using top waters, and I’ve been catching mine off whopper ploppers . And so he proceeded to tell me about a fishing trip two days before that and was telling me he was catching them on top waters, and he decided to use this new Topwater. He had gotten an happened to throw this new bait beside to lay down log and he ended up catching a seven and three-quarter pound bass on it. I said well if you don’t mind me asking what kind of new top water are we talking about? He told me hell raiser I said what in the hell is a hell raiser so we walk over to his boat he pulls one out and it was the weirdest looking Bait I have ever seen, but after hearing how it walks on the water, and I had to have one . So when he had caught this fish, the water temps were running about 67 to 72° and this was in northeast Texas lake of the pines. So I got mine this week from my local tackle supplier and I am anxious to try it out this weekend.

@MattStefanFishing

Жыл бұрын

great feedback thanks for sharing!

I'm not convinced, the back hook & thin wire coming out of the back will hold up, after a few fish...looks like a weak point that will break, to me...BUT, doesnt mean I didnt buy a couple 😄

@MattStefanFishing

Жыл бұрын

haha!

I would like to try that new looking lover

@MattStefanFishing

Жыл бұрын

me too!

Certainly looks like a fun top water. Reminds me of small snake moving along the surface. 15bucks is an investment

@MattStefanFishing

Жыл бұрын

it does look like that

That rig looks like it should be deadly for snook and other saltwater fish. Anything that eats needlefish or ballyhoo should go after it. I bet it's awesome on a windy day near mangroves or grass beds. It would call up a cobia too I think. Hopefully the hooks are strong because I intend to test my theory.

@MattStefanFishing

Жыл бұрын

only one way to find out!

@comfortablynumb9342

Жыл бұрын

@@MattStefanFishing I should be moving from the NC foothills to the VA Beach area soon. I'll try that lure for stripers and whatever else I find.

My only issue with this topwater lure is that it sinks. That’s a bit counterintuitive for topwater lure. 😅

@MattStefanFishing

6 күн бұрын

Agreed

Thrift had it for a couple years before this year.

@MattStefanFishing

Жыл бұрын

ive heard he was the one responsible for bringing it to zman

The blade looks like the one on the Strike King Rage Blade...

@MattStefanFishing

Жыл бұрын

it is it!

I heard they need to improve on the wire going through the lure bends easy and snaps fish will bend it !

@MattStefanFishing

Жыл бұрын

I havent had that problem yet.

@MattStefanFishing

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, will do!

@magicworldbyjorg

Жыл бұрын

@@MattStefanFishing Thank you very mutch... have a nice Start of the week.... see you….

I don't know about this 1, I really hate spending more then 7 dollars on a lure, I used to complain that hardbaits were like 4.79 30years ago, now seems like most are at least 7.00. That said 15.00 is just a lot for a bait. I may break down and buy one, after I see some videos with people catching larger bass on it, but yeah it's hard for me to spend 15 or more on a lure that's not a large fancy swim bait. I have a lot of lures I bought 25-30 years ago and am glad I bought them when the price was about five bucks.... jimi

@progradepainting3755

Жыл бұрын

You can’t buy anything for $7. Time to adjust, or just got get some night crawlers.

@MattStefanFishing

Жыл бұрын

baits are getting expensive!