These Minnow Lures Are Better Than Live Bait!

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  • Опубликовано: 2 янв 2025

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  • @brandonfbomb_2327
    @brandonfbomb_2327 2 месяца назад +30

    Tip for broke folks. If you have small boot tails, you can trim the sides of the boot to create tighter swimming action. When you do have money for tackle, definitely support Mr Stefan, but this might help tide you over. Thanks for the college of bass fishing knowledge Matt, tight lines!

  • @billydavis3910
    @billydavis3910 2 дня назад +2

    The 3” and 4.2” megabass Hazedong minnow’s are really good as well!

  • @Thenatural56-iz5xb
    @Thenatural56-iz5xb 2 месяца назад +7

    70's to 2000's we used finesse baits in California fished on a "Split Shot Rig" a rig that is rarely fished outside of the West Coast area.........2.34" to 3" Reapers.....Smoke, Salt and Pepper, Green Weine were the favorites back in the day.....6lbs. #3 to #5 Round Split Shot...#6 or #4 Worm Hook, pinch the shot about 18 to 24" above the hook................Cast out, fish it up hill or on flats........Deadly bait.........True Finesse fishing.............Not what they do today.......................

  • @ericwakeman6665
    @ericwakeman6665 2 месяца назад +4

    There is a small scale manufacturer here in Michigan called Lake Effect Lures & I’ve had INSANE luck on their 3” Feisty Fry this season. Bass (S&L-M) walleye northern trout all have loved it. Caught an absolute BEAST of a resident brown on one (27”) in March.

  • @Darin-z1n
    @Darin-z1n 4 дня назад +1

    Ive always used 2.5" Fin-S fish in Rainbow Trout to mimic immature threadfin shad. My go to on jighead or drop shot.

  • @georgemcdonald4559
    @georgemcdonald4559 2 месяца назад +7

    I use the megabass hazedong 3 inch shad with a yokashira screwhead jig

  • @Jeeg_Quebec_CAN
    @Jeeg_Quebec_CAN 2 месяца назад +3

    We have a company here that make a slender minnow style bait, similar to the easy shiner. It often outperforms fatter, rounder swimbaits this time of year! Gotta go see if the local tackle shop has those Berkley drip minnows though, seems to be an awesome dropshot bait as you mentionned...
    So helpful and inspiring to have you make those daily videos, keep it up Matt!! 👍

    • @MattStefanFishing
      @MattStefanFishing  2 месяца назад +1

      ill keep making them if you keep watching them!

  • @TmarkHigg-br4kw
    @TmarkHigg-br4kw 2 месяца назад +2

    Biggest smallie I ever caught was on Pickwick on the bluffs using a 1/6 crappie bucktail jighead. I saw a huge bait ball with 1 inch minnows. Smallies were running them on the bluff.

  • @walterwest7457
    @walterwest7457 2 месяца назад +3

    I like some of the Bobby Garland crappy lures in the larger 2 1/2 inch size. Color doesn’t seem to be a big deal, it’s more about fishing them slower around cover.

  • @BBRYNERFISHING
    @BBRYNERFISHING 2 месяца назад +3

    Going to try some of these this weekend on drop shot and swim bait style. The Zman Slim Swimz is a great one too. Looking forward to any late fall/winter videos!

  • @edwardwicht5271
    @edwardwicht5271 2 месяца назад +4

    Not soft plastic, but I’ve had a couple really good days fishing a MB X-70 jerkbait. It killed! Going to try the X-80bfs as well. (It’s even smaller.)

  • @justonemorecast
    @justonemorecast 2 месяца назад +1

    I just bought a pack of the tiny flukes in the baby bass color, they look great. I picked up some 2" power minnows too. I was using them for drop shotting and on a lead head under a slip bobber.

  • @joeyboyle9482
    @joeyboyle9482 11 дней назад +1

    The jackall rhythm wave 2.8 in prism shad works really well.

  • @BigSlootAdventures
    @BigSlootAdventures 2 месяца назад +2

    The Keitech Easy Shiner on the Cool Baits 1/4 oz underspin has been deadly in the shallows here on Clearlake CA this month. Slaying the littles and hooking the big’s

  • @donkimmel9375
    @donkimmel9375 2 месяца назад +2

    I read the specs on your signature hover rig rod on Mud Hole and see now the versatility of the rod and uses...Looking forward to building it...

  • @cpntexas_x
    @cpntexas_x 2 месяца назад +1

    Great video! Small minnows are the base of both salt and freshwater. I've caught 5lb speckled trout, 19 inch white bass ( double rigged 2 at a time), bass and crappie on the lunker city 2 1/2 minnow when everything else was to big. Dr. Fish soft plastic 3inch minnows on a scrounger head are also great, and roll on a straight retrieve, no tip wiggling required. Looks a lot like a fish arrow but with a forked tail.

  • @reeltime1
    @reeltime1 2 месяца назад +1

    I'm using both the Megabass Hazedong and Lunkerhunt Swim Bento. Both are spot slayers here in Northern California.

  • @israelvillarreal649
    @israelvillarreal649 24 дня назад +1

    i use them in winter as flot and fly bass love it

  • @douglasspickler4925
    @douglasspickler4925 2 месяца назад +12

    I agree those baits are realistic looking. In fact, the wife cut up some thinking they were anchovies and put them on a pizza. 😂

    • @MattStefanFishing
      @MattStefanFishing  2 месяца назад +1

      haha

    • @Royboy50
      @Royboy50 17 дней назад +1

      Hope you told the wife how lovely they were,no point creating an argument 😮😅

  • @frankgilroy3189
    @frankgilroy3189 2 месяца назад

    Matt, brother the tackle room is outta control! I love it!
    Great vid thanks!

  • @garyplowman5838
    @garyplowman5838 2 месяца назад +2

    Matt they do look better than live bait so real looking. Great video bud 👍🏻

  • @rodneygreen9968
    @rodneygreen9968 2 месяца назад +1

    Those baits look fantastic to use. I'm going to stock up.
    Great video Matt.

  • @fishinfanaticstv
    @fishinfanaticstv 2 месяца назад +4

    Berkley gulp minnows work well too

  • @mcvideo8686
    @mcvideo8686 2 месяца назад +2

    The Castaic Baits Jerky J was pretty much a ffs minnow like 20 years ago and so realistic. It's one of the best drop shot baits , runner up Yamamoto shad shaped worm.

  • @LoadtheBoatwithZach
    @LoadtheBoatwithZach 2 месяца назад +1

    Good video. Love the ez shinners, will have to try the drip minnows. When I can't get bit I break out the gulp minnows. I hate using them because they are a bit messy and smell bad but I have caught fish from alaska to florida in fresh and salt on them.

  • @rolandburket1262
    @rolandburket1262 17 дней назад +1

    Try out the zman slim swimz 2.75 inch. Also need to look at the bfs market

  • @Glock-1
    @Glock-1 2 месяца назад +1

    Hey Matt I have a question, why is it that when you fish in lakes or ponds that have no shad but I’m sure there are minnows but mostly just bluegills, you can throw a white or white and chartreuse spinnerbait or swim jig and still catch bass? And the same with glide baits.

  • @dwightrice7966
    @dwightrice7966 2 месяца назад +1

    Can't wait for the Drip Minnows to become available. I've had good success with the Deps Sakamoto Shad 2"

  • @jimmyjackson2361
    @jimmyjackson2361 Месяц назад +1

    Love the hover rig! What size of line do you use?

    • @MattStefanFishing
      @MattStefanFishing  Месяц назад

      i use everything from 6 lb to 15 lb depending on size of bait, water clarity and cover fishing

  • @Glock-1
    @Glock-1 Месяц назад +1

    Spunk Shad is an awesome one also!

  • @jbferris8074
    @jbferris8074 2 месяца назад

    The Issei caramel shad 2.6” is my favorite by far. I fish it on a drop shot and also on a micro weighted offset hook. Hard to find in the states but if you find a pack or two I definitely recommend‘em.

  • @danielradebaugh9687
    @danielradebaugh9687 2 месяца назад +1

    They're great for trout too.

  • @eckharttolle-nq7qu
    @eckharttolle-nq7qu 2 месяца назад +1

    ❤ LOOK at the Jackall Crosstail Shad it moves with the current ❤

  • @WorldsOkayestBusDriver
    @WorldsOkayestBusDriver 2 месяца назад +2

    The berkely champ minnow has ruled this year. The dropshot has been key. The perch color with yellow tail has been King

  • @chaliepucker9631
    @chaliepucker9631 2 месяца назад +1

    What size hover rig do you use when throwing these baits?

  • @TheNewMediaoftheDawn
    @TheNewMediaoftheDawn 11 часов назад +1

    Fin S fish original, same as that zoom fluke. But man I’ve never seen one as good as that first one, drip minnow.

  • @RickyCarter-ro8fr
    @RickyCarter-ro8fr 2 месяца назад +1

    Not part of this video,but just ordered some Ozark Rig hooks , finally going to get to try them with some finess ( smaller) ɓaìts !!!!!

  • @billsherk9198
    @billsherk9198 2 месяца назад +1

    I’ve been using the Z man slim swimz 2.5” on a Keitech 1/16 oz. jig head for a few years now,all year long

    • @MattStefanFishing
      @MattStefanFishing  2 месяца назад +1

      awesome!

    • @kgilliagorilla2761
      @kgilliagorilla2761 2 месяца назад +1

      Those Keitech minnows are awesome too. I use a worm hook and rig them weed-less. 2” is my favorite.

    • @billsherk9198
      @billsherk9198 2 месяца назад

      @@kgilliagorilla2761 I like the Slim Swimz better because they last much longer. 1 bait can last 2 weeks or longer

  • @HughButler-lb6zs
    @HughButler-lb6zs 27 дней назад +2

    Bait preference depends on the fish species. With crappie, there are times when live minnows is the only bait they will bite. Also, with minnows color is not an issue. Some times size is.

  • @pinhookfishingclub
    @pinhookfishingclub 2 месяца назад +1

    Great video! Xzone Hot Shot Minnow is absolutely deadly! Are you and Panger all set to do the Master Angler adventures?

  • @big.bass_5686
    @big.bass_5686 2 месяца назад +4

    3" Yum Sonar Minnow
    3" Megabass Spark Shad
    3" Megabass Hazedong Shad
    3" Yamamoto Scope Shad

    • @MattStefanFishing
      @MattStefanFishing  2 месяца назад +3

      solid!

    • @big.bass_5686
      @big.bass_5686 2 месяца назад

      @MattStefanFishing Yes sir, Berkley 3" Gulp Minnow also great when the fish "just aren't biting". BTW, great to have you on @picassolures Pro Staff! 👊

  • @StevenNaylor-l9s
    @StevenNaylor-l9s 2 месяца назад +1

    My favorite is Salmo slick shad.

  • @stefanbertasz4690
    @stefanbertasz4690 2 месяца назад +1

    I've got some Japanese minnows like this. They look real even in hand. One in particular has foil inside the body which creates a glimmer.

  • @frankfarris6485
    @frankfarris6485 2 месяца назад +1

    Thank you. Good information 👍

  • @heinrichkellogg7563
    @heinrichkellogg7563 2 месяца назад +3

    🍺Thanks Matt🤠.

  • @ADKyakman
    @ADKyakman 2 месяца назад +1

    Baby Z/too all ya need. Smallies, largies, drop shot , jaw dropper jig head, Cindy rig, Ned rig, $3.99 best minnow plastic ever made. I’ve had one on my 3/16oz jaw droppper and I’ve caught about 25-30 2.5lb-4lb+ Mohawk River smallmouth the past few weeks flipping laydowns w a Damiki rig and vertical jigging laydowns on my kayak. The jaw dropper needs to be talked about, it’s been a secret too long, the Duo Realis BR head is basically the same thing, you get that eratic side to side walk the dog “whinding” technique in any part of the water column, except the jaw dropper can stand up like a Ned, walk on the bottom, in any part of the column, great for vertical jigging probably the best to be honest.. and it’s never talked about hmm. 🤔.. yet it’s super hard to find 3/16 and 1/8 in stock… even tho they’re the best sizes and easiest to use you’d think they’d be in stock , not like anyone’s talking about it.. so it’s gotta be being kept very hush.. I’m killing it with them, others HAVE to be by now

  • @davidjacoboski4657
    @davidjacoboski4657 Месяц назад +1

    Well done Matt

  • @benjamintraxler9931
    @benjamintraxler9931 2 месяца назад +1

    The mega bass Hazedong Shad in the 3 inch size and my preferred color for clearwater/high pressure situations is called Moroko. Absolute killer bait. I have caught some absolute pigs on it.

  • @abelabner
    @abelabner 2 месяца назад +1

    Love the twitchtail minnow!!!!!

  • @stevesmith7164
    @stevesmith7164 2 месяца назад +1

    Good video Matt 🤛

  • @BillaBong1
    @BillaBong1 2 месяца назад

    heck yea! thanks for this content. gotta go ge me some for collections

  • @itllkeal
    @itllkeal 2 месяца назад +1

    Thqnks Matt

  • @L2Zho
    @L2Zho 2 месяца назад +2

    Can you do another fall and winter baits video

  • @Jake-ch6kw
    @Jake-ch6kw Месяц назад +1

    Great video!

  • @Shaqoneil81-ci7dr
    @Shaqoneil81-ci7dr 2 месяца назад +1

    Do you also offer a “members only” jacket?

  • @victorsimonsen921
    @victorsimonsen921 2 месяца назад +1

    there are small hard bait minnows out there thanks for sharing

  • @rooterdaddy6889
    @rooterdaddy6889 2 месяца назад +2

    3" Megabass Hazedong!

  • @geneussery8968
    @geneussery8968 2 месяца назад

    Mega bass Hazedong Shad is killer

  • @traceyfleger7950
    @traceyfleger7950 14 дней назад +1

    When you loose the tail on the bait DO NOT throw it away turn it into a tail spin ❤❤❤

  • @davidgerdes1815
    @davidgerdes1815 2 месяца назад +1

    Check out the Fish Arrow Flash J Split Tail Shad!

  • @Tigdude
    @Tigdude 22 дня назад +1

    I use aLOT of Bobby Garland
    Swimming minnows

  • @mattkeats9616
    @mattkeats9616 2 месяца назад +1

    Xzone stealth invader saved a day for me on dropshot when they wouldn’t eat anything else

  • @huckfin1100
    @huckfin1100 2 месяца назад +1

    Nothing beats a live minnow and they are way to easy to catch , free bait !

  • @secretbassrigs
    @secretbassrigs 2 месяца назад +1

    DANG THAT'S GOOD PATTERNING!
    "It's the way of the future-r-r-r-r-r.....!"

  • @wiseupfixit7552
    @wiseupfixit7552 2 месяца назад +1

    I've caught all kinds of fish on crappie jigs that imitate minnows, crappie,catfish,largemouth,hybrids,bream. If it's in there it will get caught for sure.

  • @RexReelin
    @RexReelin 2 месяца назад +1

    Check out the line of Flash J's by Fish Arrow. Variety of sizes and super realistic.

  • @duanebanks3125
    @duanebanks3125 Месяц назад +1

    What’s a drop shot

    • @MattStefanFishing
      @MattStefanFishing  Месяц назад

      its a specific fishing technique with the hook followed by a weight on the tag end of the line

  • @keithgyulveszi163
    @keithgyulveszi163 2 месяца назад +1

    Great! Now TW is gonna get another $100 from me 😂 That Berkley looks like a fish catching machine.

  • @TmarkHigg-br4kw
    @TmarkHigg-br4kw 2 месяца назад +1

    That bait looks great. The tail is constantly moving while your doing the video

  • @jessiepayne737
    @jessiepayne737 2 месяца назад +1

    I just picked up the Banjo minnow. Anyone use these.

  • @daveversion2.2
    @daveversion2.2 22 дня назад +1

    My best Bass were all on tiny baits.

  • @ZZ430T56
    @ZZ430T56 2 месяца назад +1

    You can't beat the Berkley Gulp Minnow on a light jig or drop shot

  • @yaoundehoward7744
    @yaoundehoward7744 2 месяца назад +1

    3.0 drift minnow

  • @davidbrown-55
    @davidbrown-55 2 месяца назад +1

    I need some drip minnows. Who has them? Don’t forget about the gulp minnow, it’s dangerous.

  • @davidbrown-55
    @davidbrown-55 2 месяца назад +1

    Gonzo! Nothing in stock

  • @secretbassrigs
    @secretbassrigs 2 месяца назад +1

    basstiix flashtrix on a light Ozark rig is better

    • @MattStefanFishing
      @MattStefanFishing  2 месяца назад +1

      ill give that a try!

    • @secretbassrigs
      @secretbassrigs 2 месяца назад

      @@MattStefanFishing also try using the bigger ones for line throughs on bigger baits. gonna try to make a video if I don't forget lol!

  • @williamknight5142
    @williamknight5142 2 месяца назад +1

    👍👍👍👍👍

  • @treehunter1
    @treehunter1 2 месяца назад +1

    No way I’m spending $10 on a bag of berkley plastics

  • @tommysch9
    @tommysch9 2 месяца назад +1

    🤘

  • @Radican1
    @Radican1 2 месяца назад +1

    I’m pretty sure I saw on your arch nemesis’s channel Todd Castledine that he doesn’t subscribe to the idea of “match the hatch”. Let me get this straight. By believing in matching the hatch are you saying he’s stupid?

  • @tphvictims5101
    @tphvictims5101 2 месяца назад +1

    Whatever happened to small curly tail grubs ? Have they stopped working on this planet ?

  • @kusland6786
    @kusland6786 2 месяца назад +1

    3’ Zman jerkshadz both jighead & hoover rigging

  • @beeskizzy7276
    @beeskizzy7276 2 месяца назад +1

    Ned rig zoom baits brother