I spooled it with 8 LB test mono for lighter lures, gave it some practice casts and found that it did cast well ruclips.net/user/postUgkxSlytCJqozTF7EbdP4LWP-HUXf9WRDJ0e , except that the anti-backlash setting had to be turned up almost all of the way to keep the "overcasts' ' down. I disassembled it, and found that if I potted some "shim washers" behind that anti-backlash magnet assembly, it got the magnets closer to the spool without rubbing, and I could get better control with about a 6 to 7 out out 10-Max setting. I also noticed that the handle shaft had some internal end play, maybe only 2 or 3 thousands of an inch, but it's still noticeable. If the anti-backlash and shaft tolerances were "tightened up" this would be a fantastic value. I've only used it for 4 days of fishing in a month's time, but I plan on keeping it.
*I love it **enjoyable.fishing** recommend I’m using it for my 1.0 Crankbaits and small Jerkbait. Paired with my Assassin. Works great, feels great. Would definitely recommend this setup.*
I totaly agree with you randy on this braid to florocarbon nonesense! First, there is really no need for that, and through the elements which youv'e explained very well i add!! This is old so. Ill. Again, and i would like to add to another major, no need for it!! Example......here in so. Ill., most of our water is bathtube water, and another thing....i don't care what anybody says, they have never said enough, about just how good the eyesight of a bass, really is!!!! We have an older jentlmen here, by the name of JAY ZAPP! And is an avid scuba diver!!!! And his lake of choice, is cedar lake, just outside of carbondale il. And if you are fishing, against this older man there,,, figure on second!!!! And he wiil be the first, to tell you, that studing braid, from under water, you just as well be throwing clothes line rope, because thats exactly what it looks like, to the human eye!!! The rest is just good sense. If it looks like that,,, to the human eye,,,, what do you think a bass see's????? End of story!! So.ill. 😎
I like the double Shindo by G-man I can put my knot anywhere on that eye and it’ll stay there on right side or left side front back whatever I may need for the situation that I may be fishing thx again Randy for another great one
For me, one of the best time to use a reel with anti-reverse switch is when I'm on the boat fishing with upper structures water. The back reeling is best to maneuver the fish around with controlling to prevent getting stuck on trees in the water. That's why I still keep some of my Daiwa ballistic LT and Daiwa tatula LT. Great video and thanks for the information.
I'm a pretty new fisherman and just bought shaky head gear. Once again your provide the most informative and direct content for learning bass fishing. Thanks Randy.
I’d like to afford the Megabass shaky rod one day. At $345 that’s a bit high for me while trying to also buy and set my son up for college fishing and getting him through HS. I’d like the 6’11 or 7’0 medium/fast. My main lake is Lewis Smith so I fish a lot of finesse. Maybe one day if my son don’t break me first, lol.
I tested it out in the tub... screw in shaky heads make the worm look stiff. This video made me make the switch. I have confidence in it, looks way more life like. Thanks Uncle Randy! 🙏 😊
Do you think the Levante Shakyhead is a decent jerkbait rod? Or do you swear by the whipsnake? Would like use it for more than jerkbaits, but mostly treble hooked baits.
Back reeling is the way to go! Years ago I was just out fun fishing on Clear Lake and unbeknownst to me a tournament was happening. I was fishing one of my favorite docks with a shaky head. I had a 6.5 lamiglass rod and a 2500 Shimano reel. I was throwing a margarita mutalator on 8lb floro. Felt a little tick and set on it. An the epic battle began. Long story short I shifted into back reel and faught this fish for what seemed like 20 minutes. I had to chase him down with my trolling motor. Finally I boated this beast and I estimated his weight visually at 8 lbs. I placed him into my live well in hopes of finding someone to take my picture, later in the day. Just as I was moving my boat back toward the dock a boat pulled right in front of me and they said, we’re in a tournament, we need this dock. I said, “I just stuck an 8 there”. They said”where” I replied, “right where you parked your boat”. They said, “oh BS”. I went to my live well and pulled the fish out, right in their face, and released it. I don’t think I would have landed that fish without the back reel. Cheers!
Lol, i would have done the same thing to those pricks...lol. I was fishing a very small cove one day and there was a pretty large tournament. Me and my buddy where fishing the cove and here come two douche bags hauling ass in there and didn't ask if they could fish it or nothing. They literally almost scraped our boat when they came in. They totally cut us off, they where throwing rattle traps and lost 3 fish right off the bat. I threw my carolina rig and caught a 5 lb largemouth, i held it up and told them thats what you get for cutting us off...lol
I've learned a ton by watching you're videos...a weekend angler as myself can't get enough good info. Saves me years of trial and error. Thank you Randy, and keep em' coming!
Give me a 6'9" med lt BPS Extreme rod with a Shimano 4000 reel. I use 10 lb test Power Pro connected to 10 yards of 8 to 10 lb Berkley 100% fluorocarbon with a double uni knot. Most important is the Boss Brent Erhler shakey head. Just reel set and the hook penetrates totally through the fish's head. Long leader prevents retying double uni so often without losing the feel gained with braid. Like the commercial said " try it,you'll like it".
I have went to the invisx line and I absolutely love it...!! I was pleasantly surprised on how good it casts and the feel...! Just watched the shaky head 101 and it shot this older video to me afterwards....
Had nothing but trouble with straight fluro on spinners tried all manufactures loaded right with line conditioner.braid to 6 foot fluro leader, alberto knot works great for me.great feel and stealth.
I love straight flouro. I hate when my leader breaks, and I have to re-tie. I change flouro on all my rods once a month. It isn’t good long term. They all have a lot of memory.
I learned a modified Alberta knot that’s super fast easy in wind and waves and slips through my small holes. I don’t even think twice about sticking a new leader on now. Loop stick braid through loop. Wrap 7 times down then 7 up and stick back through hole you came through. Come out or follow the same way as Braid comes into that hole. Cut super deep into knot so no tails and it’s never slipped or broke yet. Another of my best tips is to bite the line before drop shot weights and it’ll break off on that crimp instead of stretching everything and loosing inches of line every snag.
I've found that I get better accuracy with a 6'-6'9" medium light rod. I also use a smaller, 2000 series reel. The way this works FOR ME is that I use GLISS. 18lb Gliss is the diameter of 4lb fluoro. It's many filaments of Dyneema that are thermally extruded, or heated and stretched, giving you the tensile strength of braid without the distance killing ridges. This combo kills many birds with one stone. 1st, the shorter rod gives you improved accuracy for casts between willow bushes or other close-up overhangs, while the tiny diameter and slick texture of the Gliss allows you to use a smaller, lighter, less fatiguing reel without sacrificing casting distance when needed. It also allows for a lighter-medium light or even light action, spinning rod because there is zero stretch. Absolutely nothing matches it for fish detecting sensitivity. I also find this rig allows for easier use of ¹/¹⁶oz worm heads. I prefer the diagonal fall of the Spider Slider head and the bottom contact of the ⅛oz Spot Remover head. I find this smaller, lighter finesse spinning outfit fits the bill for my finesse worm needs.
I use braid to leader only because i fish from a kayak and I feel like the braid helps with setting the hook, for connection I just use double uni easy to tie on water and plenty strong never failed. Great video picked up some tips for suede!
In underwater vids show mixed results with the jig standing or not .how does this affect when fishing different bottom sand say verses pea gravel or larger rock ,when letting it rest longer
One of my favorites knots for a shaky head or Ned rig is a uni knot. From my experience it protects the line better that the palomar and the hook set is better. Im still experimenting with jig heads but so far the spot remover pro buckeye lures is my favorite. I have heard that berkley makes some awesome shaky heads too. I also use a medium baitcaster sometimes for my shaky heads just so I don’t have to carry three rods fishing from the bank. One very satisfying way to catch them on a shaky head is to use a small craw style bait or ribbon tail worms.
Hey what do you think of the Mega bass lavante rods as far as a med heavy 7' rod I'm only 16 and don't have the money currently to buy anything above that price point any other good option to?
I don't know if you can call it leader or braid baking, I usually have 10 to 15 yard of 6lb with 15lb Braid backing at my only spinning set up, And that will give me the chance to fish all day and retie all day. Thanks randy I am watching every single of your videos and learning.
Love the videos Sir! Very informative and to the point. That being said….. I Would love to see you actually debate the back reeling vs drag point against a reputable pro….. it would be content that would be MUST SEE!
Finaly a pro thats tell the secret. You dont need to cover the hook. It is the head that make you loose hooks, I always fish shakyhead with an exposed hook.
When you say you tie a double uni, are you referring to just a uni, or am I missing something? The only way I know to tie a double uni is line to line. I know you're a busy man Randy, so if anyone cares to unconfuse me, please do 😄
Thank you Randy. Great stuff to know. You're very close to having me reload my reels with straight fluoro rather than braid with a leader. I'm seeing the light. 😁
I like the Buckeye spot remover. It sticks them perfectly every time just about!
Thank you... very practical advice
I spooled it with 8 LB test mono for lighter lures, gave it some practice casts and found that it did cast well ruclips.net/user/postUgkxSlytCJqozTF7EbdP4LWP-HUXf9WRDJ0e , except that the anti-backlash setting had to be turned up almost all of the way to keep the "overcasts' ' down. I disassembled it, and found that if I potted some "shim washers" behind that anti-backlash magnet assembly, it got the magnets closer to the spool without rubbing, and I could get better control with about a 6 to 7 out out 10-Max setting. I also noticed that the handle shaft had some internal end play, maybe only 2 or 3 thousands of an inch, but it's still noticeable. If the anti-backlash and shaft tolerances were "tightened up" this would be a fantastic value. I've only used it for 4 days of fishing in a month's time, but I plan on keeping it.
thanks for the knot tip! ive broke off big fish right at the knot setting the hook with a single uni
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Lots of Charlie Brewer Sr. wisdom in this segment. 👍
My sentiments on braid and floro exactly. Thanks Randy.
Great info! Do you set the hook with the drag locked down, then switch the anti-reverse off?
*I love it **enjoyable.fishing** recommend I’m using it for my 1.0 Crankbaits and small Jerkbait. Paired with my Assassin. Works great, feels great. Would definitely recommend this setup.*
I totaly agree with you randy on this braid to florocarbon nonesense! First, there is really no need for that, and through the elements which youv'e explained very well i add!! This is old so. Ill. Again, and i would like to add to another major, no need for it!! Example......here in so. Ill., most of our water is bathtube water, and another thing....i don't care what anybody says, they have never said enough, about just how good the eyesight of a bass, really is!!!! We have an older jentlmen here, by the name of JAY ZAPP! And is an avid scuba diver!!!! And his lake of choice, is cedar lake, just outside of carbondale il. And if you are fishing, against this older man there,,, figure on second!!!! And he wiil be the first, to tell you, that studing braid, from under water, you just as well be throwing clothes line rope, because thats exactly what it looks like, to the human eye!!! The rest is just good sense. If it looks like that,,, to the human eye,,,, what do you think a bass see's????? End of story!! So.ill. 😎
I like the double Shindo by G-man I can put my knot anywhere on that eye and it’ll stay there on right side or left side front back whatever I may need for the situation that I may be fishing thx again Randy for another great one
For me, one of the best time to use a reel with anti-reverse switch is when I'm on the boat fishing with upper structures water. The back reeling is best to maneuver the fish around with controlling to prevent getting stuck on trees in the water. That's why I still keep some of my Daiwa ballistic LT and Daiwa tatula LT. Great video and thanks for the information.
I'm a pretty new fisherman and just bought shaky head gear. Once again your provide the most informative and direct content for learning bass fishing. Thanks Randy.
I've found I've been reaching for my P5 Destroyer Wind Buster for so many applications. Shakey Head being one of them. Its just so good.
I agree with about 90% of what you said....
I’d like to afford the Megabass shaky rod one day. At $345 that’s a bit high for me while trying to also buy and set my son up for college fishing and getting him through HS. I’d like the 6’11 or 7’0 medium/fast. My main lake is Lewis Smith so I fish a lot of finesse. Maybe one day if my son don’t break me first, lol.
I tested it out in the tub... screw in shaky heads make the worm look stiff. This video made me make the switch. I have confidence in it, looks way more life like. Thanks Uncle Randy! 🙏 😊
Many thanks!
Do you think the Levante Shakyhead is a decent jerkbait rod? Or do you swear by the whipsnake? Would like use it for more than jerkbaits, but mostly treble hooked baits.
Wow - I do a lot of spinning reel fishing and never thought of back reeling - please show more on that! Thanks for sharing your wisdom -
Backreeling takes MANY MOONS to master!
Randy, what is back reeling?
Great video. Any suggestions on what to do when they jump with backreeling?
Agree with you on the back reeling. Just seems like you are one with the fish and can sense and can compensate for its power
Back reeling is the way to go! Years ago I was just out fun fishing on Clear Lake and unbeknownst to me a tournament was happening. I was fishing one of my favorite docks with a shaky head. I had a 6.5 lamiglass rod and a 2500 Shimano reel. I was throwing a margarita mutalator on 8lb floro. Felt a little tick and set on it. An the epic battle began. Long story short I shifted into back reel and faught this fish for what seemed like 20 minutes. I had to chase him down with my trolling motor. Finally I boated this beast and I estimated his weight visually at 8 lbs. I placed him into my live well in hopes of finding someone to take my picture, later in the day. Just as I was moving my boat back toward the dock a boat pulled right in front of me and they said, we’re in a tournament, we need this dock. I said, “I just stuck an 8 there”. They said”where” I replied, “right where you parked your boat”. They said, “oh BS”. I went to my live well and pulled the fish out, right in their face, and released it. I don’t think I would have landed that fish without the back reel. Cheers!
Lol, i would have done the same thing to those pricks...lol. I was fishing a very small cove one day and there was a pretty large tournament. Me and my buddy where fishing the cove and here come two douche bags hauling ass in there and didn't ask if they could fish it or nothing. They literally almost scraped our boat when they came in. They totally cut us off, they where throwing rattle traps and lost 3 fish right off the bat. I threw my carolina rig and caught a 5 lb largemouth, i held it up and told them thats what you get for cutting us off...lol
I've learned a ton by watching you're videos...a weekend angler as myself can't get enough good info. Saves me years of trial and error. Thank you Randy, and keep em' coming!
Would set the hook the same way with a whacky?
Is a 2500 size reel to small are is it just right for that rod
Randy the Backreel Ninja 😎
Thanks buddy.
Give me a 6'9" med lt BPS Extreme rod with a Shimano 4000 reel. I use 10 lb test Power Pro connected to 10 yards of 8 to 10 lb Berkley 100% fluorocarbon with a double uni knot. Most important is the Boss Brent Erhler shakey head. Just reel set and the hook penetrates totally through the fish's head. Long leader prevents retying double uni so often without losing the feel gained with braid. Like the commercial said " try it,you'll like it".
I have went to the invisx line and I absolutely love it...!! I was pleasantly surprised on how good it casts and the feel...! Just watched the shaky head 101 and it shot this older video to me afterwards....
Had nothing but trouble with straight fluro on spinners tried all manufactures loaded right with line conditioner.braid to 6 foot fluro leader, alberto knot works great for me.great feel and stealth.
I love straight flouro. I hate when my leader breaks, and I have to re-tie. I change flouro on all my rods once a month. It isn’t good long term. They all have a lot of memory.
I learned a modified Alberta knot that’s super fast easy in wind and waves and slips through my small holes. I don’t even think twice about sticking a new leader on now. Loop stick braid through loop. Wrap 7 times down then 7 up and stick back through hole you came through. Come out or follow the same way as Braid comes into that hole. Cut super deep into knot so no tails and it’s never slipped or broke yet. Another of my best tips is to bite the line before drop shot weights and it’ll break off on that crimp instead of stretching everything and loosing inches of line every snag.
Great tips Randy!🎩
What shaky head hook size you use.
Thanks for the tip Randy!
Randy, it would be nice to see a video on how an angler decides between power and finesse fishing. Thanks for the videos
I've found that I get better accuracy with a 6'-6'9" medium light rod. I also use a smaller, 2000 series reel. The way this works FOR ME is that I use GLISS. 18lb Gliss is the diameter of 4lb fluoro. It's many filaments of Dyneema that are thermally extruded, or heated and stretched, giving you the tensile strength of braid without the distance killing ridges. This combo kills many birds with one stone. 1st, the shorter rod gives you improved accuracy for casts between willow bushes or other close-up overhangs, while the tiny diameter and slick texture of the Gliss allows you to use a smaller, lighter, less fatiguing reel without sacrificing casting distance when needed. It also allows for a lighter-medium light or even light action, spinning rod because there is zero stretch. Absolutely nothing matches it for fish detecting sensitivity. I also find this rig allows for easier use of ¹/¹⁶oz worm heads. I prefer the diagonal fall of the Spider Slider head and the bottom contact of the ⅛oz Spot Remover head. I find this smaller, lighter finesse spinning outfit fits the bill for my finesse worm needs.
Thanks for making a set up vid. Keep all of your stuff coming.
Great follow up to this morning. 100% agree on back reeling. 😊👍
Thank you from a bait caster!Watched most of your vids and have convinced myself to give it a second chance.
I use braid to leader only because i fish from a kayak and I feel like the braid helps with setting the hook, for connection I just use double uni easy to tie on water and plenty strong never failed. Great video picked up some tips for suede!
My shimano stradic doesn't have reverse, it has a drag that smooth as butter
I get a lot of windknots with Florocroben
Shakey heads catch bass 24/7
In underwater vids show mixed results with the jig standing or not .how does this affect when fishing different bottom sand say verses pea gravel or larger rock ,when letting it rest longer
Wow. Such good stuff! One of the best tips was just in passing when you said “I use my lips to feel the line for Knicks.”
I need some lessons on the back reeling technique.
One of my favorites knots for a shaky head or Ned rig is a uni knot. From my experience it protects the line better that the palomar and the hook set is better. Im still experimenting with jig heads but so far the spot remover pro buckeye lures is my favorite. I have heard that berkley makes some awesome shaky heads too. I also use a medium baitcaster sometimes for my shaky heads just so I don’t have to carry three rods fishing from the bank. One very satisfying way to catch them on a shaky head is to use a small craw style bait or ribbon tail worms.
Do you have video on back reeling
Would you go longer or shorter if you were in a kayak?
That was fast. If I knew you were going to a setup video I wouldn't have asked for one this morning.
You must’ve read my mind
Hey Randy. Question. Do you always tie on your jigs, etc? When do you use leaders with snaps or snap swivels?
Snaps are for when you need freedom of movement from your lure: ie. Rapala floating minnows or Jerkbaits/crankbaits.
Great video Mr. Blaukat…I’ve heard Jonny talking about fishing a shaky head as a follow up to a jig in a brush pile….I struggle with this….thoughts?
Do you ever night fish. What line and baits do you prefer?
Hey what do you think of the Mega bass lavante rods as far as a med heavy 7' rod I'm only 16 and don't have the money currently to buy anything above that price point any other good option to?
Randy you said you use the whipsnake for smaller more finesse jerks? What line size on that setup?
I don't know if you can call it leader or braid baking, I usually have 10 to 15 yard of 6lb with 15lb Braid backing at my only spinning set up, And that will give me the chance to fish all day and retie all day. Thanks randy I am watching every single of your videos and learning.
When you’re back-reeling, do you lock the drag down? Thank you for all the great info.
I agree the majority of the bites come fairly quick 🎣
Love the videos Sir! Very informative and to the point. That being said….. I Would love to see you actually debate the back reeling vs drag point against a reputable pro….. it would be content that would be MUST SEE!
What you mean by back reeling?
Finaly a pro thats tell the secret. You dont need to cover the hook. It is the head that make you loose hooks, I always fish shakyhead with an exposed hook.
So you drag it back to boat or hop it?
Great follow up!
When you say you tie a double uni, are you referring to just a uni, or am I missing something? The only way I know to tie a double uni is line to line. I know you're a busy man Randy, so if anyone cares to unconfuse me, please do 😄
Double your line through the eye like the beginning of a Palomar knot then tie a uni .
@@xb2003280 Gotcha, ending up with three tag ends, thanks for the reply!
Good luck on Smith, it is probably blown out right now with all the rain.
Appreciate all the videos! Great info. Would love to see more on the water videos.
Placed my TW order with your link!! $$$
You just cost me about $200 at Tackle warehouse.
Thanks for the tips. With fluorocarbon it is likely that the fish won’t see your line.
Going to give these tips a try!!! Shakey heads ain’t my favorite technique.
$500 rod and reel. $30 line but yeah complain that the regular guy can't afford LiveScope
4 views 4 like good that’s how it should be everyone likes
What’s the point of even having drag then? Why aren’t pros switching to that method you’re talking about if it’s no good?
Thank you Randy. Great stuff to know. You're very close to having me reload my reels with straight fluoro rather than braid with a leader. I'm seeing the light. 😁