My Reverse Wacky Rig! You’ve Never Seen This Before!

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  • This is my reverse wacky rig technique that i bet you’ve never seen before! It catches big bass!
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Komentáře • 416

  • @johnrayner5599
    @johnrayner5599 Před rokem +30

    Holy cow that is pure gold right there!!! I can see so many uses for that rig its incredible!!! Mr Stefan the bait wizard!!!! Awesome tip on this one Matt!!!

  • @MrTapout619
    @MrTapout619 Před rokem +2

    This is amazing!!! Thx for showing it. It’s the first time I see this trick. Absolutely amazing

  • @cjnugent4102
    @cjnugent4102 Před rokem +2

    That is such a brilliant idea! That definitely looks like a game changer! Can’t wait to try it out, thanks! 👍🏻🇺🇸🎣

  • @chundle09
    @chundle09 Před rokem +2

    DUDE again has to be the most 🔥 tip on CZcams in a long time. Always learning on this channel!

  • @rodcashman4793
    @rodcashman4793 Před rokem +1

    Awesome information will try it when I can get out there. Thanks for sharing 🎣 👍

  • @leeeck3866
    @leeeck3866 Před rokem +7

    What an awesome setup can't wait to try it. This is why I am addicted to this channel.

  • @petehayduk8051
    @petehayduk8051 Před rokem +1

    That's pure juice right there!!! Awesome idea!!! Love it! I've always used floating worms, but that Zman floats way better than the couple different brands I have. This is my second time watching this video! Thanks Matt!!

  • @lucascarter2277
    @lucascarter2277 Před rokem +2

    Thanks for the juice Matt! That is an awesome presentation!

  • @bassnakshi
    @bassnakshi Před rokem +2

    Absolute bite-getter. I put this rig to use over the weekend at a local highland reservoir on a bluebird day on offshore structure after trying everything else with no success. Fish were suspended several feet off the bottom, and even the dropshot rig failed to get any bites. Threw this floating worm with a 3/8 oz free rig weight and immediately started getting fish to react. The coolest thing is watching the worm float up on livescope...right before a fish takes it. Caught fish when all others couldn't. Thanks again, Matt.

  • @rippinlipz1840
    @rippinlipz1840 Před rokem +1

    Genius! That is an awesome technique 👏...def going to be given this one a go!! Great content!

  • @rocks1954
    @rocks1954 Před rokem +1

    You Never Cease To Amaze Me!! Thank You!!!!! Your Friend From Northern Michigan!!!!!

  • @chefmatt6299
    @chefmatt6299 Před rokem

    BRO! I don't know if I can point to another tip that blew my mind this much. Thank you!

  • @bassnakshi
    @bassnakshi Před rokem +9

    Great stuff, Matt. I've been using a "wacky free rig" with a sinking worm, but I will definitely start to incorporate the floating version. Thanks for sharing this secret. Heading over to TW now.

  • @kanejude9063
    @kanejude9063 Před rokem +1

    Great idea Matt. I really love the idea 💡

  • @kennethhromcik8144
    @kennethhromcik8144 Před rokem +1

    WOW, never thought about doing this with a worm. I have done something similar with an original floating Rapala.
    Thanks for the videos
    Tight lines and Godspeed

  • @yuh8me
    @yuh8me Před rokem +1

    thats amazing never even thought it possible. gonna try it saturday thanks

  • @erichildreth7562
    @erichildreth7562 Před rokem +1

    This is really great and thanks for showing this to us!!

  • @oldschoolfishing4194
    @oldschoolfishing4194 Před rokem +1

    Awesome info. Thanks for sharing.

  • @christiancognigni6234
    @christiancognigni6234 Před rokem +1

    Very inventive/innovative idea! I need to try that, so much range of motion in the water column! I have been wacky-shotting a lot of the Z-Man worms but that's even better! I think the bait moves better on your rig... it almost swims around a little bit as it floats up. Killer action.

  • @davidbaker1359
    @davidbaker1359 Před rokem +1

    Wow! Thanks for teaching a old man a great new trick! You can bet I’ll try that one next trip! 👍

  • @robertchadwick1552
    @robertchadwick1552 Před rokem +1

    That's wild. Thanks for sharing that technique. Looks fun to fish with.

  • @stevekeen7035
    @stevekeen7035 Před rokem

    Cool video Matt. I fish a floating worm alot...but never like that. Gonna give it a try and send this video to my tournament partner and my dad. Love it.

  • @brianmastersfishing7587
    @brianmastersfishing7587 Před rokem +1

    Thanks for the tip Matt!

  • @ToddReuterOutdoors
    @ToddReuterOutdoors Před rokem

    Wow! This might be the best looking rig I’ve seen in a very long time!

  • @am2probassfishingjourney635

    Wow! That’s amazing! Thanks for sharing

  • @roberts.2413
    @roberts.2413 Před rokem +1

    great idea , thanks for sharing !

  • @garywaynebates
    @garywaynebates Před rokem +1

    Great Stuff here Matt. I really like fishing the FREE Rig. This is a great alternative that the fish probably Don't see often. I can see this Reverse Wacky Rig really catching them. Thanks and keep up the great content......

  • @e.cabanjr7511
    @e.cabanjr7511 Před rokem +1

    I think that is a great idea! Thank you for sharing it.

  • @dontnonowuno9953
    @dontnonowuno9953 Před rokem +1

    Alright! now that is secret! So versatile and subtle. longtime fisherman who prides himself on my bait creativity and I can't believe I haven't tried that...floating worm on a free rig? ..you bet💪thank you Matt

  • @ccr8392
    @ccr8392 Před rokem +1

    Pretty cool, good explanation followed by a great demonstration

  • @NettingwithNick
    @NettingwithNick Před 2 měsíci +1

    I like that you think outside of the box. Always great information in your videos

  • @kevinlynch6799
    @kevinlynch6799 Před rokem +2

    Just tried your “Floating Worm Free Rig” yesterday (Memorial Day Sunday). Lake was a Zoo with tons of recreational boaters, Waverunners, and just craziness. Water was chocolate milk color.
    In about 2-hours, I caught three Largemouth Bass with this technique. Largest was close to my Personal Best for this lake.
    Well done. Effective.
    I expect to crush them today as I plan to fish a secluded spring fed smallmouth bass pond where weed growth is probably 18” high already. Technique should be perfect!
    Thank you.
    Be Well.
    Life is Good.

  • @jamesfaudeck540
    @jamesfaudeck540 Před rokem +1

    That is dope never even thought of that thanks for sharing I will put that to good use

  • @midwestfischerman
    @midwestfischerman Před rokem +2

    Super clever Matt! I'm going to try this today with some Z-Man Bang StickZ. That's the Elaztech stickbait with zero salt and is totally buoyant. It's a tremendous Neko Rig plastic, now I have a new way to use the Bang StickZ.👍🏻🙌🏻👏🏻🎣

    • @MattStefanFishing
      @MattStefanFishing  Před rokem +3

      give it a try. not all the zman baits are super buoyant. Im not very familiar with the bang stickz so im not sure it will work. but the zman floating wormz is awesome for this technique.

  • @jjh31
    @jjh31 Před rokem +9

    Your right Matt, this will help catch folks some more fish.
    I use the same rig with a tube and place a styrofoam ear plug inside to give it a slow rise. Love to toss it around docks.

  • @robertcook8187
    @robertcook8187 Před rokem +1

    Thanks for your good information and video and good fishing

  • @Rich-it1mc
    @Rich-it1mc Před rokem +1

    That's awesome. Always enjoy your content.

  • @Cornelius798
    @Cornelius798 Před rokem +1

    I definitely will get this. Thanks, Matt!

  • @emilianobanzi9432
    @emilianobanzi9432 Před rokem +1

    Awesome Matt! I use free rig in most of my wacky rig presentations but never tried a high floating bait

  • @p38324
    @p38324 Před rokem +1

    Man this is awesome! I certainly haven't heard anybody talk about this before! Thanks Matt!

    • @MattStefanFishing
      @MattStefanFishing  Před rokem +1

      well ive never seen anyone else do it. just something i thought up. not saying others havent done it but im not aware of anyone.

    • @p38324
      @p38324 Před rokem

      @@MattStefanFishing I'm definitely going to be trying it. Using the zman worm because it's very buoyant is something I hadn't thought of and I'm new to the free rig

  • @aarongreenlee7867
    @aarongreenlee7867 Před rokem +1

    That is wicked cool. I'm trying it next time out!

  • @trevorschneiderfishing
    @trevorschneiderfishing Před rokem +2

    Solid rig brotha! Thank you for sharing a pro tip!

  • @bassmaster6980
    @bassmaster6980 Před 4 měsíci

    Whats up Matt . Im pumped to give this a go. Dope idea just a complete different look needed in such an overpressured lake like the big O in my local club tournaments. What size hook is the finese wide gap. ?

  • @SkunkMasterOutdoors
    @SkunkMasterOutdoors Před 3 měsíci +1

    That was absolutely phenomenal!! Thank you!!!

  • @franksancimino1297
    @franksancimino1297 Před rokem +2

    OMG U got me ! TNT ! Thank the heavens most guys won't give it the time it obviously deserves...Matt sir best lure tip ever ! Again OMG thank you...........

  • @fernandosantiago8451
    @fernandosantiago8451 Před rokem +1

    Thats a great idea! Thank you!

  • @johnterrell4041
    @johnterrell4041 Před rokem +5

    Sir, let me tell you that I love how honest you are about these things. KVD and Zman both make fluke style bait in various sizes that I have been using on this style of rig for a while now. They work awesome!!

  • @carriep7812
    @carriep7812 Před rokem +1

    Wow, that's cool. Trying out later, or tomorrow, not sure. Thanks!

  • @bobsheller1427
    @bobsheller1427 Před rokem +1

    Wow amazing!! Thanks for sharing such a deadly secret Matt!

  • @terrytresemer2864
    @terrytresemer2864 Před rokem +1

    Now that's one cool idea. Wish I had thought of it. I use a bobber stop to limit how close to the bottom I would get. Don't have to worry about that with the reverse free rig. You got another one on me!

  • @ro-cl2do
    @ro-cl2do Před rokem +1

    Nice, Thanks Matt.

  • @juleswinnfield826
    @juleswinnfield826 Před rokem +1

    Looks good. Thanks for the vid

  • @clintperry799
    @clintperry799 Před rokem +3

    Thanks for that one , I love wacky fishing 🎣 That's a great idea 💡 ! Man I'm doing that !

  • @mikeeller557
    @mikeeller557 Před rokem +1

    Love it . Thanks Matt

  • @audirtybird
    @audirtybird Před rokem +1

    LOVE IT! You can rig a fluke, big TRD... so many different elaztech lures. Brilliant. Kudos

    • @MattStefanFishing
      @MattStefanFishing  Před rokem +1

      Has to be a high floater! The zman floating wormz is a super buoyant worm

    • @audirtybird
      @audirtybird Před rokem +1

      @@MattStefanFishing Word. I'll be experimenting with this one for sure. Looks super deadly

  • @northeastpac-man5692
    @northeastpac-man5692 Před rokem +1

    Damnnnn Matt!! Genius!! This will definitely get used

  • @fish2much12
    @fish2much12 Před rokem

    Seriously man amazing rig!!! I will be using this for sure!!!

  • @timrhodes9407
    @timrhodes9407 Před rokem +1

    Wow that's awesome Mr Stefan thank you for showing that 👏 😀 👍

    • @MattStefanFishing
      @MattStefanFishing  Před rokem

      Glad you enjoyed it

    • @timrhodes9407
      @timrhodes9407 Před rokem

      @@MattStefanFishing I was watching one of your videos that you showed like a flashy swimmer but this clipped on the hook that you we're using and had the weight stamped on it also.Were can I get those for my Bass Tournaments. Tackle warehouse????.I forgot the company name you said it was chatbor something 🤔 like that. It was 2:30 this morning I was watching it.

  • @giovannim5101
    @giovannim5101 Před rokem +1

    Great stuff Matt.....

  • @michaelloucks4448
    @michaelloucks4448 Před 4 měsíci

    Hey Matt outstanding tip bro

  • @kevinbeaudean704
    @kevinbeaudean704 Před rokem +1

    Thanks Matt. Neet o. Nose hooking the worm would be good also. That way it would look like a worm swimming to the bottom. I tried a tube with a ear plug in it, on a free rig, same principle. Should work, good luck with it.

    • @MattStefanFishing
      @MattStefanFishing  Před rokem +1

      I have tried nose hooking it but prefer hooking it wacky style

  • @bigmikefishingchonicles9950

    Thank you so much great tip love your channel

  • @k1llerdir
    @k1llerdir Před rokem +3

    I have a similar tech. I use 7'3" medium mod spinning 6lb P-Line Tactical Fluorocarbon with a swivel to 10lb mono with the weight between swivel and light wire wacky and same worm. I work it the same way.

  • @kevinhaley1150
    @kevinhaley1150 Před rokem +2

    Wow love that rig I think I'm going to like it also thx for that tip keep em coming

  • @richardblake4777
    @richardblake4777 Před rokem +1

    Ingenious idea Matt, keep playing around with your imagination and who knows when you will come up with the one that leads to massive wealth. You deserve it.

  • @fullsendfishing2363
    @fullsendfishing2363 Před rokem +1

    Very cool, I’ll have to give that a shot … thanks !

  • @jamesschexnaider7930
    @jamesschexnaider7930 Před rokem +1

    Using it for years for marsh bass.
    Have an area that they wanted red truck worm which I use H&R as they float better.
    Keeps the worm next to stumps when the tide or current keeps the worm from staying next to a stump or cypress tree.

  • @edpelkey7798
    @edpelkey7798 Před rokem +1

    Amazing tip to share Matt 💰 This has an amazing built in trigger to create a reaction strike 🍺

  • @roberthanson7528
    @roberthanson7528 Před rokem +1

    Great tip as usual!

  • @kirkreusch5704
    @kirkreusch5704 Před rokem +2

    I like this a lot. The best ideas are simple. 👍🏻🎣

  • @bloodybonescomic
    @bloodybonescomic Před rokem +1

    It looks awesome. Gonna try it soon.

  • @1304GT
    @1304GT Před rokem +1

    Genius! Thanks for the tip!!!

  • @kamarte
    @kamarte Před rokem +1

    Thank you! Should be perfect for shallows.

  • @donaldprice5924
    @donaldprice5924 Před rokem +1

    I like this idea. Will be trying this one.

  • @1_of_4
    @1_of_4 Před rokem +1

    Thank you excellent video!!!

  • @13thworker45
    @13thworker45 Před rokem +1

    Now that’s a great tip. Thank you

  • @learningtofish7036
    @learningtofish7036 Před rokem +1

    Thank you Matt.

  • @markzajac5088
    @markzajac5088 Před rokem +1

    WOW! I'll let you know how I do when I use this at night. Thanks Matt

  • @MrMichaelDodd
    @MrMichaelDodd Před rokem +1

    Awesome. Thanks Matt. I've been trying to perfect some "non-traditional" (at least to me) presentations. I think in fly fishing they call this an emerger. Aquatic life like mayflies at their most vulnerable stage as they float or swim from the bottom to the surface. Maybe it is hardwired, or maybe bass just get nostalgic about gorging on these type of creatures when they were kids 🙂. Cool idea for roaming fish in the shallows. I a geek for this fish biology stuff.

  • @maxcole3930
    @maxcole3930 Před rokem +1

    I have never done it with a free rig, which is a good idea. But I fish dropshot & wacky drop shots with zman worms & other zman baits. I have ton of zman baits & really like most of them! The razer shads on texas rigs also good. Looks like a small fish pecking on bottom

    • @MattStefanFishing
      @MattStefanFishing  Před rokem +1

      the zman floating worms floats much better than other zman baits. you cant do this with all of their products

  • @MrJohnB-qs6dp
    @MrJohnB-qs6dp Před rokem +1

    Thanks for that tip Matt!! Will have to keep this one from my nephew!! lol Been telling him of tips and he's crushing them but I'm not on this one. Stay Safe & God Bless!!

  • @MrHabitat009
    @MrHabitat009 Před rokem +1

    Matt you’re awesome! Love the content

  • @jamesmcdougal1594
    @jamesmcdougal1594 Před rokem +2

    Now that's very interestingthanks for sharing

  • @neilgwinn7378
    @neilgwinn7378 Před rokem +1

    Matt your going to turn is all into pro fisherman. Thanks buddy can’t wait to try it

  • @thesonorandesertangler
    @thesonorandesertangler Před rokem +1

    I'm going to try this with the ZMan Toadz 🔥🔥🔥

  • @JF71951
    @JF71951 Před rokem +1

    Going to try it.

  • @kenpfeiffer4522
    @kenpfeiffer4522 Před rokem +1

    Excellent idea Matt. I will give it a try on the Potomac River this spring. I assume this will work Texas rigged also when the grass gets growing during the summer?

  • @mmancino1982
    @mmancino1982 Před rokem +1

    Nice. Interesting idea!

  • @ralphhentges8023
    @ralphhentges8023 Před rokem +1

    Awesome tip!

  • @fishaholic122
    @fishaholic122 Před rokem +1

    Tips like this will keep people coming back

  • @dysisjoel
    @dysisjoel Před rokem +3

    Great video as always, Matt. Question: How are the hooksets for this rig and how is the hook to land ratio? Thanks!

    • @MattStefanFishing
      @MattStefanFishing  Před rokem +4

      i use an exposed hook and have no issues with hookups or landing them.

  • @_Lt__Dan_
    @_Lt__Dan_ Před rokem +1

    This is a local secret in my area. We fish alot of ponds so we mainly do this as a very finesse set up with light gear and we mainly use the TRD ned worms especially if the full size worm is not working.

  • @touyang8143
    @touyang8143 Před rokem +3

    Can you ask tacklewarehouse to give us discount code for our tacklewarehouse orders for being your subscribers since you are affiliated with them?

  • @haroldrogers6566
    @haroldrogers6566 Před rokem +1

    That’s neat. I’m gonna try that one on these TN fish on river sand bars 😁

  • @weekendwarriorchick
    @weekendwarriorchick Před 3 měsíci +1

    So cool thanks!!❤

  • @iiiredrumiii3804
    @iiiredrumiii3804 Před rokem

    Amazing !! Going to try it out this weekend! Wondering Is there any other finesse style worm that comes close to the buoyancy of the zman with smaller hook? 🤔

  • @randyadams3449
    @randyadams3449 Před rokem +1

    So do you have a stop of some sort at the end of your line for a weight stop? Could you show a video on how you actually rig it?
    Tnx for the tips....love your channel.

    • @MattStefanFishing
      @MattStefanFishing  Před rokem

      i dont use a stop but you could. What i showed in the video is exactly how i rig it

  • @Triple87
    @Triple87 Před rokem +1

    That’s pretty sick. Definitely want to try this at some high pressure spots I know with big large mouth. It’s something they haven’t seen, so maybe I can get into a good 5+ pounder or two. Haha. Once again, thanks for sharing.

  • @lucapelati
    @lucapelati Před rokem +1

    Woow, this is fantastic, I love it.

  • @timhintzsche
    @timhintzsche Před rokem +1

    Looks great in the water