Alabama Rigs... Step By Step How to Trigger Big Bites

So What's new with A-rigs? Countless bass fishing videos have proven that big bass eat Alabama Rigs but what seperates you from all the others? We're doing this video to discuss what has changed and to teach you the fine details that will make you more effective so you know how to catch big bass this Winter!

Tim explains the specifics of his gear and baits that he uses to catch bass with the Alabama rig. The key is TRIGGERING the bigger fish into biting. Follow Tim's tips to load the boat this Winter! 

Gear Shown In the video...

Light Wire Rig: http://bit.ly/2cq4pJQ
Standard Wire Rig: http://bit.ly/2g2TCHr
Bladed Rig: http://bit.ly/2bgDGNu
Finesse Rig: http://bit.ly/2j6F1Nz

Matt Allen Swimbait Head: http://bit.ly/29RrTYN
Finesse Swimbait Head: http://bit.ly/2jhuhcm

Keitech Fat Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v
Keitech Easy Shiner: http://bit.ly/2bxJK6H
Reaction Innovations Skinny Dipper: http://bit.ly/2bf1uEn

Owner Hyperwire Split Ring (Size 3): http://bit.ly/2aTH3f1
Owner CPS Spring (Size Medium): http://bit.ly/2b2YgDf

Finesse A-Rig Setup...
Rod- Shimano Zodias 7'2" medium: http://bit.ly/2cgmMAe
Reel- Casitas 150: http://bit.ly/2geKxsp
Line- 20 lb: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- 15 lb: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

Standard A-Rig Setup...
Rod- 7'8" 4 power: http://bit.ly/2ab2kRX
Reel- Curado 200: http://bit.ly/2acRpsK
Line- 65 lb: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- 20 lb: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

Camera Used: http://bit.ly/2dBKx8O
Net Used: http://bit.ly/2dh9xQP

Matt's Video on how to properly rig A-Rigs: https://youtu.be/jRcUYAZ8_E0

 

Fluke Fishing Tricks You Have To Try!

Soft Jerkbaits are one of the most versatile lures you can use to catch bass! Most people Texas rig them and while that works great, we've discovered a new way to rig them that is even more effective! Watch this underwater GoPro footage of the bass eat flukes and we're sure you'll agree!

Our finesse jerkbait method allows you to hook fish more effectively and also allows you to use lighter line to catch pressured bass. This method has been extremely effective for us and we're confident it will help you improve your fishing as well. 

Jerkbait fishing is great for catching bass throughout the year. Its so versatile because you can fish it aggressively as a topwater, moderately as a soft jerkbait, or ultra slow like a weightless senko or on a Carolina Rig. Combine it with this new rigging method and its sure to help you load the boat this year!

Gear Used In This Video...

Zoom Super Fluke and Magnum Fluke: http://bit.ly/2aqys0H
Strike King Caffeine Shad: http://bit.ly/2jjyvzr

4/0 EWG Hook: http://bit.ly/2d07gvp
4/0 EWG Superline Hook: http://bit.ly/2ac92XG
1/0 and 3/0 Finesse Wide Gap Hook: http://bit.ly/2aKGmHM
Nail Weights: http://bit.ly/2iGNSFW

Camera Used: http://bit.ly/2dBKx8O

Preferred Casting Rod for standard rigging...
Rod: 7'6" 4 power Casting- http://bit.ly/2abq8nl
Reel: Curado 200- http://bit.ly/2acRpsK
Line: 50-65 lb braided- http://bit.ly/2ae93Ji
Leader: 15 lb- http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Casting Rod for "Banjo" Style Rigging...
Rod: 7'2" Medium- http://bit.ly/2cgmMAe
Reel: Aldebaran- http://bit.ly/2fdX1Uy
Line: 30 lb Braided http://bit.ly/2ae93Ji
Leader: 10 lb- http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Color Recommendations for Flukes... Albino, Green Pumpkin, Houdini, and White Pearl

Treble Hook Tricks For Crankbaits

Crankbaits get more expensive every year but the hardware on them seems to be getting worse and worse. Your best bet is to remove the stock hooks from all of your crankbaits immediately. 

You need to upgrade the split rings and hooks but what trebles should you use? Tim explains the benefits of different trebles and gives some key tips on how to align them to increase your bite to hook up ratio. 

The key to belly treble hooks is to turn them so that the hook lays flat against the belly of the crankbait while leaving one point completely exposed. On the back treble the key is to turn the hook so that one point is standing straight up off the back of the bait. This will give you your highest hookup potential. 

In addition to these quick tips Tim explains how to modify diving depth and the rate of rise by choosing different sizes and shapes of trebles. 

Components shown in this video:

-Strike King 6XD
-Lucky Craft RTO
-River2Sea Biggie

-Owner Short Shank Treble
-Gamakatsu EWG Treble
-Aaron Martens Finesse Nano Treble
-Mustad Triple Grip

-Hyperwire Split Rings (Size 2 or 3)
-Split Ring Pliers

Tim's Deep Crankbait Rod-805CB
Tim's Deep Crankbait Reel-Curado 200

Tim's Squarebill Rod- CBR 845
Tim's Squarebill Reel- Curado 70

Swimbait Rigging: The Truth

This video is going to completely change how you approach stinger hooks! Have you ever heard of a haywire twist? If not you're completely missing the boat and its time to listen to this "tell all" on swimbaits! Swimbait rigging doesn't have to be difficult so forget everything you think you know and come along for the ride. 

In the interest of being fair, Matt explains the advantages and disadvantages of Crimps, 7 strand, braid, mono, etc before blowing them all away with the use of single strand wire. Neither Matt nor Tim has been able to figure out why the industry is virtually silent about single strand wire and the haywire twist. 

Unless you're a saltwater angler we'd be willing to bet "haywire twist" is a new phrase to you. Ironically we shot a video on this very subject more than 5 years ago and despite getting 25,000+ views, its still a virtual secret. Today is the day we set the record straight and explain what we believe to be the hands down, best method for rigging stinger hooks on swimbaits. 

Products Shown In This Video:

Stinger Materials:
7 Strand Wire
Crimps
Heavy Monofilament: Amazon
80-100 lb Braid
Single Strand Wire: Amazon 

Matt's Preferred Big Baits Equipment:
Rod- G Loomis 957
Rod- Dobyns 807
Reel- Calcutta 400B
Line- 80 lb Braided