90% of Anglers Don’t Know How To Fish A Hover Rig! Try These Retrieves!
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- Опубликовано: 15 июл 2023
- The majority of anglers dont know how to fish a Hover Rig. Use these retrieves to increase your success on the water and catch more big bass!
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I was just fishing this rig the other day, and I began to wonder how Matt Stephen would fish it and now I know, so thank you!
You bet!
Thank you for putting out information on the technique. Headed to St. Clair cant wait to give the hover rig a stroll. I greatly appreciate the honesty in your videos, that they are informative and not just a pitch to try and sell a product.
Glad it was helpful!
I absolutely love the core tackle hover rig, I ordered a couple packs of both size and have been hammering them at our local lake. Very effective technique and easy to use
Great to hear!
Thanks and have a great season!
Thanks!
Oh my lord you listened!!!! Much love man I can't wait to get my hands on the smaller sized ones for crappie!!!! You Rock!!!!
You bet!
Thank you Matt, mine arrive tomorrow! This will be fun!
Hope you enjoy it!
Really like how you are showing the retrieve. As a learning angler the retrieve is the proverbial black box. Appreciate the demonstration.
Yep
Hey Matt….first and foremost I’m glad the hover rig is a hit!! It’s nice when good things happen to good people. Thanks for the hands on way to retrieve it. Straight from the horses mouth!! I believe your son was using it on you lady Wednesday night video with a fluke and he was doing well with it!!
Thanks for the support!
Fished these for the first time over the weekend in Missouri’s beautiful Jacks Fork river, the smallmouth loved them! Primarily ran the hover stroll in fast water and they tore them up. Thanks for the info Matt!
That is awesome!
I love the two sizes I've gotten! All my hook ups have been on the fall of the lure. Plenty of big bass caught on this set up for me!
Good stuff!
I have to tell you I have yet to catch a lake fish on this. I am definitely not giving up. I like how it looks. I primarily fish Lake of the Ozarks and Table Rock. I have fished it often, especially if fishing is tough. I appreciate the tips. I’m determined to get the Hoover Rig to work.
You can do it!
It's a keeper. Thanks Matt
You bet!
Thank you for the great tips!!!
Any time!
Finally someone shows the retrieve. Txs
thanks for watching
Thanks for the tips. I fish snag filled rivers so I definitely need the weed guard option.
Yep!
Retrieve #2 is basically how we'd fish 1/32oz mini tubes for trout in CA. I've caught some 2 and 3 lb bass with those tiny baits while fishing for trout too. So this makes perfect sense as an effective bass technique. Will have to check out those jig heads so I can do this specifically for bass now.
Thanks for the info!
Very helpful video. I have to get better at this technique
Glad it was helpful!
Sounds like a great working rige . Sometime I will pick some up!
Please do!
Cool video, thank you for sharing.
Supporting you with a thumbs up
Much appreciated
I use the fluke in Northern Kentucky when fishing Ohio River and when im wading. I put it on a 6 ft crappie pole , a lite reel spooled with 6 lb high vis yellow monofilament. When i hook a monster fish, i let the rod and reel do the work. That's why a reel has a drag on it. Thanks for this video . I'll try these retrieve when im wading.
Give them a try
Congratulations 🎉 doing big things in the fishing industry.
Thanks 👍
Great video!!! Thanks for sharing those tips!!! Stay Safe & God Bless!!!
you bet!
I've been having the most luck with your 1st retrieve although mostly twitching it on a slack line. Yesterday, the bass were eating the Poor Boys Erie Darter (4" in Stone Purple) rigged on the 3/16 oz Hover Rig. I just wish the Erie Darters were made out of more durable plastic. They are so soft that the bass try to swallow it right away so you really have to set the hook quickly. You just have to experiment with retrieves to see how they want it that particular day. The Hover Rig is awesome to have on hand. Around NW Ohio, the bass either want the hover rig or shaky head worm in Junebug. For some reason, I've found the pink-colored shaky jig head also triggers them to bite.
Awesome!
Just left Taps and Tackle with a bunch of core tackle and a hat 👍🏻cool little shop
Awesome! I know they appreciate your business!
Im one of those average bank anglers who know exactly how to fish this technique and there’s one more retrieve that you didn’t mention I know about that will get them bass to react and bite every time I find them. Good informative stuff by the way. 👍
Right on
Man, I needed this video yesterday. Had a rough kayak tournament. I used the hover rig and tush a little bit, but just haven't used them enough. Mainly, I just didn't find any big fish.
You can do it!
Just got my order in looking forward in playing with this size 4 1/32oz for some early spring crappies
Good luck!
I really like to give a quick jerk to pop the slack out of the line to get the hover rig to hop up. That random fall has gotten me so many bites I've lost count!
It works so good
On schoolers the other day, I was rippin' high in column and then let it fall and just like you said, my line tightened up and they had it. That and also just letting it fall through them as they were blowing up. I have to get the 1/16, might have done even better with the slower fall.
Try it out!
Love the Hover rig, I have one tied on right now! Have you ever tried working it like a jerk bait? It has some crazy movement with a fast twitch 🎣
Yep it goes nuts!!!
Caught some nice lmb yêsterday on hover said gonna have to tell matt rage bug . GOOD STUFF .Appreciate
Cool, thanks
Good video, great shirt!
Thanks!
Thank you..
You're welcome
I'm curious about this bait on the Detroit river for smallies. I know Jeff gustafson used it to win in river current but just the current is soo intimidating.
Hey Matt thanks I just got my new spinning rod and reel and I have My hover rig setup and ready to go just waiting for my line in the mail. I have your core tackle jigheads and strike king baby z too soft plastic and zman streaks 3.7 inch soft plastic. I'll let you know how I do the first time out with it . God bless you and your family. Ps thanks for the retrieve tips on how to use the bait.
Awesome!
Had my rigs out a couple times and the action is ridiculous. I haven’t caught anything on them yet but anxiously awaiting the first fish on it. Same with the swimbait hooks, thrown them several times but no luck yet. I just received my 4/0 hooks today so I’m excited to get those on the water soon too
keep trying! they work!
🍺The new Berkley Swamp Lord frogs designed by Bobby Lane appear to be decent baits. Very soft, nice colors, and fusion hooks.🤠
They did a great job on them but I do wish they were slightly smaller in size
Matt, I wanted your opinion as to whether you think a high floating soft plastic that’s got a flat surface would work on a Carolina rig? Im not sure if the weed guard is strong enough but when you find the right weight hover rig jig head and I can see the bait darting and spiraling when you stop pulling to reel in slack. You could use it on a split shot rig with the lightest weight jig with a flat worm behind it. I love the old ball and chain and am always experimenting with different lures, leader lengths… But that hover rig fished that way came from the deep recesses of my mind. I hope the hook will be big enough with a light weight. 3/0 would work great i think.
yep it should work
What do you think about putting a chatterbait blade on your Hover Rigs? It could be amazing.
If the right size Hover Rigs with stout hooks come out I think they'll catch on for the saltwater crowd. They should be great for flounder. But they have to be able to be strong enough for the drag on 15 or 20 lb test. Some for 50 lb line would be cool for grouper and other big deep species too. Are molds available for making them? If there are molds and files you can just scale them up for bigger hooks. I'd love to help you expand to the saltwater, maybe the musky folks would be interested in stronger bigger Hover Rigs too.
We are working on all of the above
@@MattStefanFishing awesome. Let me know if you need someone to make your stuff. I could be interested in manufacturing them for you.
Simple ... 2 best i like to use: 1) tie lining twitching it. 2) let slowy glide spiral down and pop it
Thanks for sharing!
@MattStefanFishing do a must have lures video for us florida bank fishing guys!!
Sounds good!
@@MattStefanFishing I'll be keeping my eyes on your channel for that video
Ever considered adding some rod building videos? I’ve built one of my own on max blank years ago and I’m curious as to how you added length?
ive done about 20 rod building videos. check out my build to catch series
I love the Core Shot rig. It’s a brilliant design. Have you fished it deeper yet - like 20-25 ft? Do you modify your retrieve to keep it deeper? Thanks!
Yep i will fish it as deep as conditions allow
Are you talking about the soft plastics with the different colored Core?
@@secretbassrigs no - I’m talking about the Hover Shot rig from Core Tackle
Matt, i still think its so freakin kool u build ur own rod! Is it tough?
Nope it’s very easy actually. I’ve done lots of videos on it
How do u feel about the whole grow designs flag and Berkley Nessie situation ? I personally am looking forward to throwing the nessie they are on order
The Nessie works great and is cheap! As for it being similar to the flag i can’t argue that it looks similar and appears to have been used as the model. As a bait builder I’m a fan of creation but also know my products will and already are being copied…which is why I’ve applied for a utility patent and that’s what everyone should do to protect their ideas. If i can obtain that I’ll get my value out of it.
Is that rod a fast tip or more of a moderate tip? Ive had trouble sticking the hook with the hover rig. I just picked up a 7'2" medium fast over my 7' medium moderate hoping to give a little more penetrating power. Think that will help?
I use fast action with the hover rig and would highly recommend it to help your hookups
@@MattStefanFishing you are the best.
Matt this is super bait. in poland( nie wiedza jak na nia łapac fish) pozdrawia kris. you have ++++++++++😍🤩😇.
Awesome!
Have you had a Sabe experience? (Noticed the Bigfoot decal in your tackle room + today's tee). 2:13
People sent me both of the items because of this video ruclips.net/video/g_azzLZlhT4/видео.html
What is your favorite weight size? I'm getting ready to order some. I'm thinking 1/16 but what works best for you? Thanks
My favorite is the 3/64 but i love them all and depends on conditions of the spot I’m fishing
How do you fish those light baits in windy conditions? Where I live the wind is always at least 10 mph. A typical day is wind 10-15 with gust to 25-30 mph.
It can be difficult
Do you think I could get away with a 10 leader or would that hinder my casting distance? Thanks for getting back to me.
You can try it. I prefer a little longer
I bought a bunch of Hover jigs. I live on Table Rock and I am sold on this fig and the Nedmiki rig which are somewhat the same. So my question is what pound leader and main line are you suggesting? And rod action and length? Thanks Dan
I use a 6 or 8 lb fluoro leader and 10
Lb braid mainline with 7’3” ML fast action rod
I use a 6 or 8 lb fluoro leader and 10
Lb braid mainline with 7’3” ML fast action rod
What has been the experience fishing a hover rig in water that is stained, say 1-2ft of visibility ? I haven’t tried it in stained water because it seems like a bait that relays on appealing to fish visually.
Works great. I’ve done several videos catching them in less than a foot of visibility
So,tell me when is the next tournament date? Yes, I am a pain in the butt. Don't forget to take a tush or two for a ned presentation. I know the hover rig will be in your line up also. Would wish you luck but you've got the skill to pull it off. Get the bag before you swing for the fence. 😊
🍺July 25th-27th. Nine more days🤠.
About a week away!
Fishing a 10 pound fluorocarbon leader, will that work? And sat 25 ft. In length? But fishing a 20 pound will that affect my casting distance?
Yep
The river’s that you fish near you, are they fast flowing or are they slow flowing? I have a river mouth near me with fairly happy-medium to fast flowing water and I think that wouldn’t make this setup work. What are your thoughts Matt?
Move up in weight until it works correctly
I fish both fast and slow moving and use the best size for the conditions
My issue with it is keeping it away from the toothy critters - chain pickerel where I live. Any tips on avoiding those? For context, I am in DE and fish mostly ponds with lots of grass in less than 8ft of water.
try dark colors
@@MattStefanFishing I have used natural and junebug colors for that. The pickerel are super aggressive in the ponds and flouro is not the greatest for their teeth.
Which retrieve do you like best in the winter?
I like to hop it off the bottom
What hover rig sizes do you recommend in different situations
They all have a place but generally as light as possible
Thank you for the reply and I ordered a few of each today can’t wait to try them out
What is a good hook size for a regular fluke
3/0 in the 3/32 oz
Like I commented before in the other video about having a pole dedicated to just the Core tackle hover rig hook
Id love to buy some core tackle stickers to throw a couple on each side of my kayak
You truly have created something that will Become bigger than you can ever imagined
It will be around until Jesus comes back
Haha! We’ve discussed making more logo items
@@MattStefanFishing just let me know cause I’m definitely getting some of those
@@MattStefanFishing Advertising such a Great company and Guy like you is truly a honor my friend
Does it matter which way you rig a fluke style bait? Hook coming out of top or bottom?
i like it coming out of the top
My Dad showed me this in the “80”s!
Hover rig wasn’t around in the 80’s
One more question, what is the best MLFast tip 7 ft to 73 rod for $150.00 that is not your sponsor?
I don’t know since i haven’t used any other rods sold in stores for almost 10 years
#3 is basically Ned’s swim glide shake retrieve no?
I’m not sure what that is
Fish it like a tube!
Yep
Is it difficult to rig that inside Elaztec?
I prefer it, personally. I caught a half dozen the other day on a morning dawn Baby Z-Too and the bait still looks new.
I think it works great in Eleztach since it allows you to rig it perfectly without worrying about ripping the bait if you want to try multiple times
Show the components and how you put them together.
i have lots of rod build videos you can watch
I'm perplexed, its been used out west since the 80's!!! Like the Ned rig, been around for 40 years, nothing new! You guys crack me up.
its new to the majority of anglers
Pros like Matt desperately need income to keep fishing, they find a market revenue stream and milk it for all it's worth.
@@FASHIONEDbyFINESSEI don't blame him for it he's a great guy!
Where can you get it?. Also the toush
coretackle.com/
Now your talking. For some of us who fish for fish, please explain how you caught crappie with the HR. I purchased both of the original sizes. Spill the crappie juice please????
The website has 1/16 & 1/8 now!! He listened to us!!!
Size one hooks available now in size 1/32 and size 1/16….i still plan on going a little smaller as well in hook size
Big bite baits swimming craw. Pop off bottom, a big ned rig. I never feel a bite. Serious line watch.
Thanks for sharing!
It looks like the first guide on you rod is a little smaller than normal. Would you address this?
I don’t think it is
That's like a slugo but deeper in the water column.
Kinda
8:33 for fucks sake that boat in the background just broke the sound barrier
Haha
Matt what is your favorite fluke to use on this rig
Jackall rhythm wag
So is it a fluke with a 90° jig head inside?
its a specifically designed jighead that works with most soft plastic styles. check it out here www.tacklewarehouse.com/Core_Tackle_Hover_Rig_3pk/descpage-CTHV.html?from=MSFG
@@MattStefanFishing $2.17 a head. 🤣 Damn what a rip off and it's not even tungsten it's lead!! 😂 It's no more than a .35 cent jig head, look at it ! Sorry Matt , I just find some professional bass anglers absolutely hilarious when it comes to their marketing "genius"😆
Like Ranting RandyB his $10 jig 😆
For the Hover would I be better with a 6’ 10 or a 7’3” and a MLF or a Medium ?
I prefer the 7’3 MLF
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Thanks for watching
🍺9 more days😊.
Can't wait!
Looks great but it sucks. I have used it 3 different times and lost the rig every times on 3 different lakes and haven't caught a fish. Tried all kinds of rubber product rigs and fished it every way demonstrated
Bummer
They don't nibble my hover fluke they inhale it. Never had to use the long nose plyers bass fishing this much before.
Bass love an easy meal!
Let’s be real here. You got better options for that first retrieve. A sculpin roboworm on a dropshot can be rigged weedless and worked the same way. Only advantage to this rig is if you wanna fish off the bottom but you can already do the same with a small ball jig head and a tiny keitech. Not see what all the fuss is about.
have you tried it?
@@MattStefanFishing yes
Apparently, I'm one of those who doesn't know what he's doing. I purchased the hover rig from hog farmer. I've tried it on chicamauga and nic-a-jack and have yet to get a bite. I have tried it with a number of plastics. Now ask it does is take up space in my terminal box. Very disappointed
sorry to hear that
@@MattStefanFishing now see look what you did, you pros are getting amateur anglers to spend money on a 30+ year old jig rig walleye crappie technique 😆 make that money bruh
I just saw on a different channel an angler fishing a "prototype" hover rig from Gambler. Hope this won't impact your earnings and you are "protected" from the predators out there.
lots of knockoffs coming out now
Well, now I dont have a good excuse to not slay them using the Hover Rig, coming from the inventor himself!!!
Nice!
A 20 foot leader?! You seriously notice a difference between 10ft and 20ft? 10ft feels like it should be way more than enough.
big difference try it
I bought a bunch of these. Don’t like um. Can’t see them as well on LS because the lack of a head on the front the bait. The tungsten ball heads are the best by far.
These arent just made for Livescope
I know. I was just sharing my experience with it.
Bro made several casts and never got a hit
Keep casting
The only snag that weedgaurd prevents is the fishes mouth!!!
Thanks for watching
Fishing it too fast is the wrong way ! It just blows out and spirals. Especially since they're so F'n light.
ithe slower the better
Hover rig is a rig that's been around since the lunker city sluggo , more than 30 Years now. It's nothing new. We've been fishing this rig in CA ,MO, AR and other states , and Canada , for decades for multi slecies. It's funny how serious bass fisherman simply take a walleye and panfish rig and rename it Hover rig and then try to make money pushing and selling it as something new 😆
ok
Japanese invented this ring not you
I invented the hover rig jighead, Japanese invented the technique hover strolling