Wow this is spot on. It's been dead calm and warm here lately and the fishings been dead. Wind picked up today and it's supposed to rain tonight, had one of my best days so far this season lol. Caught the biggest ones on a chatterbait.
I have a 2 oz muskie tandem spinner that I'm gonna start throwing here soon. I've been really wanting to use it but just haven't yet. I figure the next windy day is a perfect chance.
Spinnerbait Chatterbait for sure in the wind but early in the morning or evening I really like throwing a big rat wake bait . For whatever reason smallies crush those rats even harder in the wind ( even better with light rain as well )
I live in north Alabama- actually relief is in sight- we're supposed to be below average temps all next week. It's been hell though- really muggy today. We're having thunderstorms right now- that's the cool front moving in.
Best day small mouth fishing was in 4 foot rollers on a lipless crank. Actually caught 3 doubles out of 60 fish. Fishing just for fun that afternoon, but a day I'll never forget. Literally like a fish per cast before we had no option to get off the lake due to tornado warning
@@MattStefanFishing agreed, but that was one of those magical days where nothing went wrong. Looking back 20 years later wished it was in a tournament. The wind really makes fish in general react
Windy conditions are tough on a kayak- you get blown all over the place and can't sit still. I end up on the bank a lot if it's windy. I like a lipless because I can control the depth with my retrieve and how I hold my rod- and it's a great bait for fishing fast- it doesn't blow out. Plus, it has enough weight that it's not a pain to fish, I don't need to watch my line or feel for the bite. Spinner baits are another favorite- for the reasons you mentioned. But the last time I fished in windy conditions I found out I could drift a tube and take advantage of the wind blowing me around- and it worked, I caught several. I just pitch it out about 10 feet from the kayak, let it hit bottom, and then as I drift if I feel it snagging up I'll lift it, let if fall back- keep dragging. It feels like getting snagged when you get bit but- when you go to lift it, it pulls back.
Myself and windy days do not seem to be friends, for some reason I struggle fishing really windy days but its something that I have been working on and trying to get confidence in the wind, thanks for the tips Matt!!!
Matt. Used a chatterbait with somehat choppy wavy water (10 ft) partly cloudy evening tonight, and with a Z-Man chatterbait Jackhammer 1/2 oz. Got a decent size bass with a slow retrieve. Nice smooth vibration. Keep preaching the Bass Gospel according to Matt
Pretty much covered it all. I've got one to fix and a new back-up spinning reel to put line on. I'm ready for a nap or bed right now, storms and lightning kept me up all night. Sounded like the backyard was ground zero. More coming in tonight, oh joy!
Thanks for those tips Matt!! Last couple times out was windy and looks like I'm using the wrong size baits. I'm fishing the rivers and was using the finesse chatterbaits & spinnerbaits but will definitely switch over to a heavier bait. Stay Safe & God Bless!!!
Depends on the size of your water and the size of your boat. I've had some rides back to the boat ramp where my butt was puckered shut. It's not fun when you're in a small boat taking bow waves.
Matt, it is very cold here in South Africa and very windy for the last few days. I am not sure which baits to use in the very grassy dam i fish at this afternoon. Will a weightless texas rigged worm or soft plastic work in these conditions or should fish something else. The dam is quite shallow and i fish from the bank.
A video about weedy conditions could be useful and helpful. Lately I've been dealing with a lot of floating and drifting seaweed, a long thin kind that gets stuck on baits. It happens in freshwater too sometimes. So your tricks for catching fish with lots of debris in the water could be great. Thanks.
Hello. Im in northern Illinois as a bank angler. I feel your pain when your bait gets tangled in weeds. Use a chatterbait like Z-Man Jackhammer in a 3/8 or 1/2 0z. OR use D&M Custom Baits Bladed Tungsten in same wieght. Its a LAWN MOWER weed cutter with a ginormous thumping action. It makes your rod feel like a diesel engine. For trailer: Gary Yamamoto Zako paddle tail Green pumpkin color. They make a 4 inch size that pairs well with either bladed jig. Check your knot and - tight lines.
@@pequenioedgarito3067 the only problem with using a chatterbait is that I fish almost only in the saltwater. I'm starting to play with them but I haven't had much luck yet. I'm also in an area that's new to me.
I’m new to fishing bass exclusively this year, mostly the Winnebago chain and a video about fishing floating and submerged grass/weeds would be awesome!
@@samh6886 I caught a hybrid bass in Lake Winnebago when I was a kid. I'm from Florida and my grandparents took me on a Midwest tour one summer for a couple weeks. I had no clue how to catch those things so I just treated it like a saltwater situation and I caught a fish on a day that nobody was catching much. The jigs we got at the local tackle shop were silly looking things but I don't remember exactly what they were like. Anyway it's a nice area and I'm glad I went. Once. That's enough. I belong near the saltwater and the fish in it. But I hope we get a video about dealing with floating vegetation because I don't think it matters if it's fresh or saltwater. It's a pain in both. I guess it's dead marsh grass here, a foot long or more and there's single pieces and floating rafts of all sizes. It sticks on knots, hooks, baits and it wraps around line. Super annoying.
Thanks for the tips Matt, I'm a 33 year old returning to fishing after a 15 year absence, I have a physical disability and getting out after work is great for my chronic pain. I mostly bank fish the various rivers and lakes here in Minnesota, and I appreciate these videos to add knowledge to my arsenal, I need to get a few of those lures you mentioned, much appreciated!
Wow this is spot on. It's been dead calm and warm here lately and the fishings been dead. Wind picked up today and it's supposed to rain tonight, had one of my best days so far this season lol. Caught the biggest ones on a chatterbait.
awesome!
🍺Thanks Matt. 7 more days🤠.
practice starts friday!
@@MattStefanFishing 🍺🥳🥳🥳
Always did well with a heavier spinnerbait and a trap type bait in the wind
Nice!
Thanks for the tips. I’ve found baits that I thought no way would but do. … Picasso vibrating jigs work. I really like the hardware on them.
Right on!
I like to throw a C-Rig in super windy conditions. Thanks for the video!!
good call!
Arron was a great man
yep!
The Southern California phenom that didn't disappoint the people that got to watch him grow up.
Forever Young
Dude was a Hammer 🔨 now a legend
@@secretbassrigs some of us had the pleasure of watching him develop as an angler, he was always courteous and kind!
1 1/2oz, double willow, #6 or #7 for the big blade, copper color. Well hot dang!!!
I like it!
I have a 2 oz muskie tandem spinner that I'm gonna start throwing here soon. I've been really wanting to use it but just haven't yet. I figure the next windy day is a perfect chance.
that would be a good time to try it!
Striker sun shirts and there rain suits are all top notch stuff best I have ever had nice video Matt
agreed!
Spinnerbait Chatterbait for sure in the wind but early in the morning or evening I really like throwing a big rat wake bait . For whatever reason smallies crush those rats even harder in the wind ( even better with light rain as well )
Thanks for sharing
Picasso blades caught me more Von-hughs then the jackhammer… especially windy days
Nice!
still very hot here in mississippi 100 degrees not including heat index, s
till no relief in sight
thats hot!
I live in north Alabama- actually relief is in sight- we're supposed to be below average temps all next week. It's been hell though- really muggy today. We're having thunderstorms right now- that's the cool front moving in.
Thanks for the info. Can you brake down how to fish ledges I have a hard time with them so I skip them all to together. Thanks.
Sure thing!
@Matt Stefan Fishing when will you be able to do some lure videos on bank fishing and Z-Man lure bank fishing recommendations ?
maybe in the future but most tips are relatable to bank fishing.
The wind is my friend. Thanks Matt.
agreed!
Interesting
THanks!
More good info
Glad you liked it
Best day small mouth fishing was in 4 foot rollers on a lipless crank. Actually caught 3 doubles out of 60 fish. Fishing just for fun that afternoon, but a day I'll never forget. Literally like a fish per cast before we had no option to get off the lake due to tornado warning
it can be a lot of fun but so hard to land them in big chop
@@MattStefanFishing agreed, but that was one of those magical days where nothing went wrong. Looking back 20 years later wished it was in a tournament. The wind really makes fish in general react
With your help I've had some success on swim jigs lately in windy conditions. Appreciate it.
awesome!
Windy conditions are tough on a kayak- you get blown all over the place and can't sit still. I end up on the bank a lot if it's windy. I like a lipless because I can control the depth with my retrieve and how I hold my rod- and it's a great bait for fishing fast- it doesn't blow out. Plus, it has enough weight that it's not a pain to fish, I don't need to watch my line or feel for the bite. Spinner baits are another favorite- for the reasons you mentioned.
But the last time I fished in windy conditions I found out I could drift a tube and take advantage of the wind blowing me around- and it worked, I caught several. I just pitch it out about 10 feet from the kayak, let it hit bottom, and then as I drift if I feel it snagging up I'll lift it, let if fall back- keep dragging. It feels like getting snagged when you get bit but- when you go to lift it, it pulls back.
wind is not a kayaks friend haha
Myself and windy days do not seem to be friends, for some reason I struggle fishing really windy days but its something that I have been working on and trying to get confidence in the wind, thanks for the tips Matt!!!
Thanks for sharing
Matt. Used a chatterbait with somehat choppy wavy water (10 ft) partly cloudy evening tonight, and with a Z-Man chatterbait Jackhammer 1/2 oz. Got a decent size bass with a slow retrieve. Nice smooth vibration. Keep preaching the Bass Gospel according to Matt
Very nice!
Awesome content Matt. My rod building from mud hole should be here tomorrow and I’m super excited to build my first rod.
Good luck!
Pretty much covered it all. I've got one to fix and a new back-up spinning reel to put line on. I'm ready for a nap or bed right now, storms and lightning kept me up all night. Sounded like the backyard was ground zero. More coming in tonight, oh joy!
stay safe
Thanks for the tips.. I've had some really good days in the summer on windy days
awesome!
Thanks for those tips Matt!! Last couple times out was windy and looks like I'm using the wrong size baits. I'm fishing the rivers and was using the finesse chatterbaits & spinnerbaits but will definitely switch over to a heavier bait. Stay Safe & God Bless!!!
sounds good!
I need that shirt! You have a link?
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I was in my kayak in this wind today, caught four small mouth and a cat, all on tubes, could only fish for few hours, way too windy for a kayak.
thanks for sharing
Idk why but every time I see that hanky panky color I start drooling I love it
Thanks Matt
its a winner!
Hi sir, what do you think about the swerve swim bait?
havent tried it
Depends on the size of your water and the size of your boat. I've had some rides back to the boat ramp where my butt was puckered shut. It's not fun when you're in a small boat taking bow waves.
thats no fun!
Matt, it is very cold here in South Africa and very windy for the last few days. I am not sure which baits to use in the very grassy dam i fish at this afternoon. Will a weightless texas rigged worm or soft plastic work in these conditions or should fish something else. The dam is quite shallow and i fish from the bank.
Yep
Matt Great selection of baits thanks for sharing 👍 Good luck the rest of your season 👍
Thanks 👍
Those DT series are pretty awesome. They cast great. I can cast a DT10 as far as some of my deep diving crankbaits.
Right on!
Looks like you are going turkey hunting. 😊 Lipless crankbait.
haha
LV-MAX 500.
Use 30lb Braid. No leader. If you backlash into the wind, your expensive patent protected bladed jig won't snap off and go flying away.
ok
Sir can u send used baits to me
sorry ive got several places around me i give used baits to
A video about weedy conditions could be useful and helpful. Lately I've been dealing with a lot of floating and drifting seaweed, a long thin kind that gets stuck on baits. It happens in freshwater too sometimes. So your tricks for catching fish with lots of debris in the water could be great. Thanks.
sounds good!
Hello. Im in northern Illinois as a bank angler. I feel your pain when your bait gets tangled in weeds. Use a chatterbait like Z-Man Jackhammer in a 3/8 or 1/2 0z. OR use D&M Custom Baits Bladed Tungsten in same wieght. Its a LAWN MOWER weed cutter with a ginormous thumping action. It makes your rod feel like a diesel engine. For trailer: Gary Yamamoto Zako paddle tail Green pumpkin color. They make a 4 inch size that pairs well with either bladed jig. Check your knot and - tight lines.
@@pequenioedgarito3067 the only problem with using a chatterbait is that I fish almost only in the saltwater. I'm starting to play with them but I haven't had much luck yet. I'm also in an area that's new to me.
I’m new to fishing bass exclusively this year, mostly the Winnebago chain and a video about fishing floating and submerged grass/weeds would be awesome!
@@samh6886 I caught a hybrid bass in Lake Winnebago when I was a kid. I'm from Florida and my grandparents took me on a Midwest tour one summer for a couple weeks. I had no clue how to catch those things so I just treated it like a saltwater situation and I caught a fish on a day that nobody was catching much. The jigs we got at the local tackle shop were silly looking things but I don't remember exactly what they were like. Anyway it's a nice area and I'm glad I went. Once. That's enough. I belong near the saltwater and the fish in it. But I hope we get a video about dealing with floating vegetation because I don't think it matters if it's fresh or saltwater. It's a pain in both. I guess it's dead marsh grass here, a foot long or more and there's single pieces and floating rafts of all sizes. It sticks on knots, hooks, baits and it wraps around line. Super annoying.
Thanks for the tips Matt, I'm a 33 year old returning to fishing after a 15 year absence, I have a physical disability and getting out after work is great for my chronic pain. I mostly bank fish the various rivers and lakes here in Minnesota, and I appreciate these videos to add knowledge to my arsenal, I need to get a few of those lures you mentioned, much appreciated!
you bet!
_"Twisted line-tie" on spinnerbait_
thanks for watching
A rattle trap of some type
good choice!
Pay Matt comment
thanks!
Whopper plopper 190, in windy, cloudy, wavy conditions....thank me later 😂
👍👍👍👍👍
thanks for watching!