I’ve never even used a spy bait. I’ve been procrastinating on spy baits for so long. I finally picked some up for this up coming season. I’m in Canada, so it’s ice now. Spring time, I’ll give it a go.
Duo 70 and Nishine baby albino 70s in wakasagi in clear water. Large mouth small mouth. They don’t discriminate. Cheap way to fish. 40-50 fish a day then I go home.
Great video Hank. One thing that helped me start catching bass in the winter on Spy Baits was getting over the fear of loosing them. I used to worry about hanging up on the bottom. Once I found confidence tracing the bottom I really caught more fish with this bait. The 72 Alpha is a game changer as well. Tight lines bro! 👊
You crushed this one. Would you be able to do a longer vid an go into more detail? Like they say take us down the rabbit hole. Lol. Your honesty is the best!,,,,
Great tips Hank! I bought some Duo's years ago when they first came out. I haven't had much luck on them. I need to dig them out and try them again. I love fishing Bluffs in the winter. Now I have another technique if they get finicky. Thanks Hank!!!
Great vid brother Hank !!! I have one spybait but never threw it 🥴 Gonna have to try it now that my black and red shirts came in 🎉👌🍻 thanks brother and as always YOU ROCK 🤘🎣💙
Pretty sure I never miss a video... but did I miss a Bass Geek box or two, or are you just behind a month or two? Gotta get me a spybait here in New England, sounds like a killer.
I have a few from when they first come out. They suuuuuuuuuucked. NOW they have changed over to an EXACT copy of the Duo's. So they are better now. Because of all that I just go Duo.
So it depends on how deep I want it. I wasn’t fishing it very deep there. I was keeping it up in the water column. To get it deeper yes leave that bail open
Spybaits rock. Don't really know what your plans are for 2023 but let's get 100k blown away this year!!!! #100percentwatchsqad #hankrocks #bassgeekforpresident
No you catch big bass also. I use it for summer ledges when they don't want a crankbaits. Don't let 6lb scare ya. Set ya drag get a soft rod and work the fish. If you want to lean and reel you will lose.
@@BassGeek makes sense. I would think it would produce a bass in the sizes that a jerk bait could by just looking at the profile of it yet I guess I get the false impression cuz I see so many people fishing it with light action
You can but they are designed to get the best action on 6lb test. So I use a lighter rod to help fight those bigger fish and not lose or break off. Small hooks also.
I’ve never even used a spy bait. I’ve been procrastinating on spy baits for so long. I finally picked some up for this up coming season. I’m in Canada, so it’s ice now. Spring time, I’ll give it a go.
In my opinion the Duo is the only spybait.
Same man. It’s like the 1 lure I don’t have. Going to have to pick some up!
@@BassGeek They look fantastic. Can’t wait to give ‘em a go this year.
Duo 70 and Nishine baby albino 70s in wakasagi in clear water. Large mouth small mouth. They don’t discriminate. Cheap way to fish. 40-50 fish a day then I go home.
If you haven’t fished one, you’re missing the most aggressive strikes known to man lol!! Especially if you’re fishing in a spotted bass lake!
Yeah 2023 Big year. Let's rock .I need one or a dozen.Appreciate
Hahahaha yeah I’m with ya
This man has taught me so much about bass fishing. Just when u think u know it all u learn something new. Great vid Geek
Hahahaha thanks very much
Great video Hank. One thing that helped me start catching bass in the winter on Spy Baits was getting over the fear of loosing them.
I used to worry about hanging up on the bottom. Once I found confidence tracing the bottom I really caught more fish with this bait.
The 72 Alpha is a game changer as well. Tight lines bro! 👊
Yeah that's the one thing you can't be with baits is afraid. The bass are always in places where you are gonna get hung up.
@@BassGeek so true.
Great video. I’m using spy baiting more
It’s awesome
Thanks!
Thank you.
You crushed this one. Would you be able to do a longer vid an go into more detail? Like they say take us down the rabbit hole. Lol. Your honesty is the best!,,,,
Yeah I. An get pretty in-depth about this topic.
Great tips Hank! I bought some Duo's years ago when they first came out. I haven't had much luck on them. I need to dig them out and try them again. I love fishing Bluffs in the winter. Now I have another technique if they get finicky. Thanks Hank!!!
It’s a good one but like anything right time
💯%er here. Great video Hank
Heck yeah! Thank you for the #100
I love my spy bates
I'll second that.
I really need to get spy baits and go fishing!
On your lake HECK YES
Perfect timing Hank. Just got my TW worth of spybaits. I don’t have the walls, but I will keep an eye out for those and of course come summer.
Channel swings in the winter
I like putting a blade treble on the back of the spybaits; gives them that extra flash.
Great ideal
Great vid brother Hank !!! I have one spybait but never threw it 🥴 Gonna have to try it now that my black and red shirts came in 🎉👌🍻 thanks brother and as always YOU ROCK 🤘🎣💙
Heck yeah man I'm happy you got the shirts. I hope ya like'em.
Great video! I was late to the spybait party. Started fishing them about 3yrs ago. Done pretty good on the Berkley ones
I haven’t tried them yet
@@BassGeek they're pretty good. A little cheaper than the Duo's and LC's too.
Good video as always
Thanks
#100% Watch squad excellent info Hank will be put to use ! Thank you
#100 man you guys power the geek!
Hank..thank u sir for sharing your knowledge.
Thanks you for sharing your time with me
Definitely a bait I want to use more in 2023. #spybait #100percentwatchsquad
It’s a great bait for suspended bass
#100percentwatchsquad loves a spy bait! To me, it's one of the best baits to throw when things get tough!
Yes but it’s all so a fun change up bait if they are biting other baits
Deadly on them spotted bass!
Yes it is
Hank, I live near Knoxville are you gonna be at the expo this month if you are look forward to meeting you again #100percentwatchsquad
Yes I am. In the Caymas booth
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Oh HELZ yeaz! #100 is the juice
Spy baits work great here in Va, Kinda like a finesse crankbait. #100percentwatchsquad
Yes sir. They are super for those suspenders to.
you're so awesome Geek...seriously
Lol thanks
I gotta get back on them this yr idk why I didn’t throw them this yr I got some of the Berkeley ones to try out and never throw them
Yeah got to man
Pretty sure I never miss a video... but did I miss a Bass Geek box or two, or are you just behind a month or two? Gotta get me a spybait here in New England, sounds like a killer.
I skipped December but Got one for January on the way
Spybaits are blowing up in popularity where I am. I run a bait and tackle store and for a while it was hard to keep the spro spin johns in stock.
I like those spo's they maybe my second favorite but I fish so deep they are a little lite.
I’m spybaiting like crazy this season in western New York.
Yes!!!
This is one I haven’t tried yet guess I’ll be making a trip to the bait shop haha #100percentwatchsquad
hahahaha.
Great info Hank. # 100%watchsquad
Thanks! The #100 are the greatest people on Earth!
Been itching to use my new Duo Realis spin bait. It's still in the box, but it's about to go in my backpack. Good video man. 🤘😎🎣
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Got get’em!
I got to get me one of them spybaits
You'll like it. Just figure out what depth the bass are on channel swings or bluffs then it's on.
Hey Hank, don’t know much about spy baits. Always wanna add something new to the arsenal. as soon as we thaw out. #100percentwatchsquad👊
Hey it's all about learning.
@@BassGeek always 👊
Appreciate you sharing!
Thank you! I appreciate you watching.
Hey Hank shouldn't you be gettin your new boat real soon?
I cant wait to see it tournament ready. Love your videos brother 🎣🔥
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I hope so 😂 it’s ordered…
Great video as always! I will definitely need to try that technique the next time I fish around bluff walls and rocky drop offs. #100percentwatchsquad
And channel swings
I’ve been wanting to get some but haven’t yet. And there is really and true bluff banks like that on my lake unfortunately
Look at the channel swings they work. Really any winter steep banks
#100percentwatchsquad. Great info on a technique I've never tried. May have to pick up some of those and give it a whirl.
They really are very versatile
Spybaits!!! I need some!!! #100PercentWatchSquad !!!
Yes you do
What you think bout them lucky craft spybaits? They real light, just got a couple I need to go test!
I have a few from when they first come out. They suuuuuuuuuucked. NOW they have changed over to an EXACT copy of the Duo's. So they are better now. Because of all that I just go Duo.
I've heard that the spybait is a go to when the bass seem to not be interested in a jerkbait.
It is a great follow up. Yes.
Thanks for the tips I always enjoy your videos and tell other anglers about you!
Seems reasonable susupended just a little different
question...you don't leave your bail open while you count it down? is that in case you get hit on the fall?
So it depends on how deep I want it. I wasn’t fishing it very deep there. I was keeping it up in the water column. To get it deeper yes leave that bail open
Can spy baits be effective from the bank? If so, how should they be used?
Yes. Keep the rod tip high and contour the bottom. Fish it over brush.
Theirs something wrong with your motor, it smoke's like mine 😄
Old smoky. I love her. If I'm fishing a tournament and take a right no one can tell. I have a built in smoke screen.
Spybaits rock. Don't really know what your plans are for 2023 but let's get 100k blown away this year!!!! #100percentwatchsqad #hankrocks #bassgeekforpresident
That’s for sure one of the plans!
#100percentwatchsquad
Oh yeah
So a 6 lb test and the notion I've got before from spy Baits is that you don't catch big bass you just catch bass pretty much
No you catch big bass also. I use it for summer ledges when they don't want a crankbaits. Don't let 6lb scare ya. Set ya drag get a soft rod and work the fish. If you want to lean and reel you will lose.
@@BassGeek makes sense. I would think it would produce a bass in the sizes that a jerk bait could by just looking at the profile of it yet I guess I get the false impression cuz I see so many people fishing it with light action
can you use a BFS setup with a Spy Bait
I think so with the smaller 80’s
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Heck yeah 100%
💯% 1:34 for the people by the people. Got ta try some spying.#💯watchsquad
Hahahaha
Not a bait I’ve ever used . Might have to give them a shot . #100#watchsquad
It’s fun be sure ston heck out my summer videos on it
#100%watchsquad tree pounders can be very deceptive
Lol yup!
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Why not throw a spy bait on a jerkbait rod?
You can but they are designed to get the best action on 6lb test. So I use a lighter rod to help fight those bigger fish and not lose or break off. Small hooks also.
Thanks!
Thanks
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@@BassGeek cool man great videos