We Suck At Dropshotting!!!

Come on the water with us! Matt and Tim hit the lake in two different boats at the same time to give two approaches to dropshot fishing on Clearlake. 

While the guys didn't exactly slaughter the fish they still had a great day despite tough conditions and gave some awesome tips along the way. From how to keep a worm from twisting your line to understanding when to nose hook vs. rigging weedless, this video is packed with tips for every angler!

Gear the guys were using...

Matt's Setup...
Rod- Expride 7' Medium: http://bit.ly/2osaj3q
Reel- Shimano CI4+: http://bit.ly/2gu84t7
Line- 10 lb Sufix 832: http://bit.ly/2ae93Ji
Leader- 8 lb Maxima Ultragreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9
Hook- Trokar 1/0 Dropshot Hook: http://bit.ly/2ahxJOr
Weight- 3/16 Dropshot: http://bit.ly/2aCjeHE
Worm- Strike King Dream Shot: http://bit.ly/2aAoUoR

Tim's Setups...

Spinning...
Rod- Dobyns Extreme 743: http://bit.ly/29OVnDa
Reel- Daiwa Luvias: http://bit.ly/2jllD06
Line- 10 lb Sufix 832: http://bit.ly/2ae93Ji
Leader- 8 lb Sunline: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju
Hook- Size 1 Owner Mosquito: http://bit.ly/2fqYFCR
Worm- 4 1/2" Roboworm Fat: http://bit.ly/2awYSxM

Casting...
Rod- Zodias 6'10" Medium: http://bit.ly/2cgmMAe
Reel- Caenan 150: http://bit.ly/2geIvbD
Line- Sunline 14 lb FC Sniper: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju
Worm- 6" Fat Roboworm: http://bit.ly/2awYSxM
Hook- 1/0 Trokar EWG Worm Hook: http://bit.ly/2bwMHTr
Weight- Tungsten Dropshot: http://bit.ly/2oy7i24

Shaky Head Fishing

Learn how to adapt the shaky head for Spring bass fishing including tips like shortening the worm and changing the way you work the bait to minimize short strikes once the transition to spawn begins.

We've talked about how to throw a shaky head for Summer and Winter Bass but the shaky head is also a deadly bait during the prespawn. Its not the most glamorous way to get a big bite but its incredibly effective. This method shines especially during the transition to the spawn. Once bass have bulked up for the spawn they become lazy as they wait for their eggs to mature. This is prime time to pick up the shakey head and load the boat with bass that aren't willing to chase a faster moving bait. 

Gear Used In This Video...

Standup Finesse Head: http://bit.ly/2bTnoLO
Canterbury Shaky Head: http://bit.ly/2aFOs0V
Roboworm 6" Fat Worm: http://bit.ly/2awYSxM

Shaky Head Rod #1:
Rod- 6'10" Medium Expride: http://bit.ly/2czPlZl
Reel- Chronarch MGL Shimano: http://bit.ly/2n8DghB
Line- 15 lb Sufix 832: http://bit.ly/2ae93Ji
Leader- 10 lb Mono: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Shaky Head Rod #2:
Rod- 7'1" Medium NRX: http://bit.ly/2hedqsq
Reel- Aldebaran 50 Shimano: http://bit.ly/2fdX1Uy
Line- 15 lb Sufix 832: http://bit.ly/2ae93Ji
Leader- 10 lb: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Summer Shaky Head Fishing: https://youtu.be/VsIQ2gO3oAw
 

Catching Big Bass On Little Baits

Matt and his Dad hit the water for some fun fishing but ended up locating a school of big bass! Come along for the ride as they catch quality spotted bass and largemouth on finesse tackle. 

The key to success this day was locating aggressive schooling bass, then keeping them biting by cycling through a variety of baits and cast angles to continue to trigger their feeding mentality. 

When targeting agressive prespawn fish its important to fish quickly and aggressively while the fish are actively feeding. All feeding periods come to an end so catch as many fish as possible during the bite window. Once the fish "cool off" give them a break for a few minutes then try to reactivate the school once more before moving on in search of a new school. 

Gear Shown In the Video...

Revenge Darthedz: http://bit.ly/2cHMZbm
Coolbaits Underspin: http://bit.ly/2boS7QA
Keitech 2.8 Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v
Alabama Rig: http://bit.ly/2bgDGNu
Skinny Dipper Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2bf1uEn
Matt Allen Swimbait Head: http://bit.ly/29RrTYN

Finesse Casting Setup...
Rod- NRX 852C JWR: http://bit.ly/2hedqsq
Reel- Aldabaran 50: http://bit.ly/2fdX1Uy
Line- 10 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- 8 lb Mono: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Finesse Spinning Setup...
Rod- Dobyns 742: http://bit.ly/29OVnDa
Reel- Stradic CI4+ 2500: http://bit.ly/2gu84t7
Line- 10 lb Braided: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- 8 lb Mono: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

How To Catch Bass With Spybaits

What have you been missing? What's the deal with spybaits? Do they really work? Will they work for you? Matt answers these questions and more in this detailed "how to" video on spybait and spinbait fishing. 

For those that are unfamiliar, spybait fishing is a japanese technique that is slowing taking off in the American market. It relies on the aggressive nature of bass to hunt down the bait based on the vibration of two small blades. If you want a bait that will catch reaction fish and finesse fish at the same time, look no further than the spybait.

Gear Shown In This Video...

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Jackall iProp: http://bit.ly/2bPkTJj
Spinbait 80: http://bit.ly/2oeVG1m
Spinbait 90: http://bit.ly/2nhw56N

Replacement Hooks...
Owner St-36 Size 8 and 6: http://bit.ly/2cWpeyw

Spinning Combo for Spybait Fishing...

Rod- zodias 7' Medium Light: http://bit.ly/2jOUXAO
Reel- Ultegra 2500: http://bit.ly/2nfApml
Line- 10 lb Braided Line: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- 8 lb Mono: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Casting Combo for Spybaits...
Rod- NRX 852C JWR: http://bit.ly/2hedqsq
Reel- Aldebaran 50: http://bit.ly/2fdX1Uy
Line- 15 lb Braided Line: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- 10 lb Mono: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9