The BEST topwater fishing lure that you DONT throw
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- How to fish a Prop Bait for Largemouth Bass. Extremely effective for early year bass that are moving into shallow water to spawn. Rapala Prop Bait is one of my secret weapons earlier in the year for giant bass and I bet it can be yours too!
How to fish a prop bait. How to fish for spawning Largemouth Bass. Topwater bass fishing. - Sport
The devils horse a legend back in my days great bait in Florida Everglades great video thanks for bringing this bait back out 👍
Jacob....I've lived in florida for 15 years and my biggest a 9 1/2 lber came on a Smithwick Devilshorse so you are right. Thanks for the vid
I’m the only bass fisherman I know with a box of devils horse baits. Old school tactic from Minnesota my dad passed on. Don’t give up all the secret baits Jacob!!!😂
If I'm not mistaken, the original Devil's Horse ( I've been fishing them for decades here in Florida ) was designed in the beginning on the St Johns river & attached lakes, because of the needle fish, and the Devil's Horse was supposedly designed to imitate them at the surface. Big bass here love to eat those needle fish ( looks kind of like a tiny gar, about 6" long or so, and long skinny snout ). A lot of giant bass caught and/or tournaments were won on the St Johns & area lakes using the Devil's Horse way back in the day, and it's still a classic favorite down here.
I’m not sure where they originated. Smith wick makes the devils horse although I’m not sure where the original similar prop baits originated!
@@Matt-dj3tc Yes, I've always known that Smithwick invented & still produces the original Devil's Horse. To my knowledge, it was the skinniest long prop bait available when they first came out, and regardless of where the company was ( or is ) located, it's a very popular story that they were indeed first developed to imitate the needle fish in the St Johns river. This was long before they started transplanting giant Florida strain bass to other parts of the country, and Florida guides & tournament anglers alike wanted a prop bait to imitate the needle fish because the big bass eat them like crazy. The original Bagley's Bang-O-Lure also was, and still is, a very popular bait down here for basically the same reason. Only the Bang-O-Lure is a shallow floater diver "stick/jerk bait" with a prop on the tail. Jerk or twitch it, and just before it goes only inches under water, the prop on the tail makes a good commotion on the surface to attract em much in the same way. I've been fishing for bass here in Florida since 1969........and I fish now more than ever. Love it.
Check out this article on the devils horse history. Originated in Louisiana, modeled after the walking stick bug or “devils horse”
www.pixelarchitecture.com/todd/FLIHK_02sm.pdf
Thought i saw bassmaster tournament won with one a few years back,dont think it was fla.They were doing a rip and pause retrieve i believe.
I absolutely love prop and buzz baits. They don’t alway hit but when they do, they hit big!
Your vids are well produced,informative and anglers of all levels can learn from em.thanks
That was an awesome video my friend very educational and I loved the tutorial aspect of it! I'm rootin for you MDJ and DC! Go get em and have a great day!
mine are so old the printing says "devel's horse" collectors know why. i still use them. thanks to dad some great lures. best to you and the family.
Good vid man.. can’t wait to to that. It’s been raining almost everyday my lake looks like chocolate milk but after it calms down a little I’m gonna go see what they are baiting on. Awesome vid keep up the good work and good luck on the season.
Good stuff, videography/edit keeps getting better!
Thanks dude!
Damn son, I love your video series!
Great top water footage. I grew up throwing the tiny torpedo and can't count the big bass I've caught using them.
Went Academy. Not one propbait in the Smithwick and Rapala rack. Came home and found two in my antique cabinet. Put new Mustad #4 treble hooks and with #3 split rings repositioned the front hook closer to front blade. Painted some orange on the length of the bottom. Can't wait to see that first hit. Shawn.
Great vid ! Thank you
My own secret for these prop baits - if they miss it - wait a minute or so and then rip it back across at a steady fast retrieve - they can’t resist it !
Awesome video dude the last 2 minutes was awesome I enjoyed it
Glad you enjoyed it
My Dad was a crappie angler except for during the bass spawn. As a kid I watched him catch numerous monster bass on a Smithwick Devil's Horse model AF-210.
The camera work and editing on the blowups at around the 11 minute mark was incredible!
underrated bait!
I definitely agree. Prop baits are awesome! I've witnessed my dad catch some giants on an old devil's horse.
I just bought a few prop baits to try out. my local lake is more weed less soft plastic friendly due to undergrowth also shallow water max depth around 9’-11’ with 6’-8’ of undergrowth In spots I also bought a couple Ploppers to try out any tips you can give for them would be great!
Jacob nice Video on using Prop Baits for fishing Topwater.
Myself, I love the SMITHWICK Prop Baits. I alter my lure. I Remove the Front Blade. It twitches more side to side. Like Walking the Dog. If the bait has a Blade that is Pointed, I replace that with a Round Blade. The Slower you can work it, the Better. It really TEASES the Bass to Hit.
THANKS again for your video.
Rodney Green that’s good stuff!
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I'm passing information to you that Has REALLY WORKED for Me.
GOOD Fishin Brother.
Looks like fun.
When will you be around north Texas? Would love to come to an event. Caught 28 bigguns yesterday here!
what gear ratio reel, do you recommend for throwing the prop baits, Jacob?
sick edit Brody
thanks!!
Great video. What's the name of the prop bait your throwing?
Devil's Horse is my go to topwater. You'd be amazed how many fish hit it just sitting there. I usually let it sit 10 to 30 seconds between pops.
I’ve been watching you for a few weeks, and was like man this dude (you) is at chick at a lot, but just found out your from just south of me!
What’s your next favorite lake over here in east TN?
What knot do you use from the leader to the prop?
I've had days in Florida fishing prop baits fishing the same water the other guy in the boat is fishing with a plastic worm and flat out smoked him.
Did you have fun washing the boat and truck after that outing? Ha! One of my favorite places, but I always cringe thinking about the scrub down afterward. Shoot me a DM and I will send you a couple waypoints in there for next time you're in town. There's also another place right down that direction that is little known that is a LOT of fun and not connected to your tourney lakes. Always enjoy you. Thanks for the content.
Josh Moore really appreciate the comment man. I’ve spend many of days cleaning my boat after fishing that place. It definitely used to be way better
What's up Jacob how you traveling so far this season?
How do I get one of those Jacob Wheeler signature Duckett rods?
The old school rapala that they still make that's the original floating does the same exact thing. I caught back to back 6 lbers in the river doing this. Love them.
It's still my favorite all time lure. It's so versatile. I fish a lot of clear water and there is something about that balsa action
Devils Horse and an original black and silver floating Rapala is the best baits I’ve ever fished in Florida 🎣🌴☀️🌴☀️🎣
These never work for me in ponds or rivers but if i’m on a lake or reservoir they kill it
Good info Jacob. It would be cool to know when the original Devils Horse came out. I believe all the prop baits of today were spawned by the Horse??? Coolest bites ever
Dave Wylie I would have to think you are right. Great bait for sure but definitely think it’s the most underrated topwater this day in age.
@@WheelerFishing looked into it a bit and the Gandy Dancer came out in 1944 😂😂 and that may have been the first prop mass produced. Wow!!
Dave Wylie that’s nuts!!
he's usin the old scott martin signature okuma tcs! lol I have 2 of those rods they are awesome. bummed to see scott move to favorite.
Kinda what I thought too, don't get me wrong I have a favorite myself but their freaking beef sticks! They just don't have the parabolics like my duckett's or even okuma has, Imo, but hey who needs sensitivity when you're as good as Scott and you fish in the bass fishing mecca of the world , Florida!
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Thank for not giving the name of the place you were fishing. Little secret hole for us locals. Some big fish in there too. Love the 12 mile dirt road that keeps a lot of people from traveling to it. Enjoy your vids keep it up!
kind of looked like Stick Marsh and esp running those outside canals
Good old devil horse.
as many comments have stated devil's horse is the GOAT
Will you be a grand opening of the googan media production building in Texas in April? Was wondering if we'd get to meet you?
Rowdy Broomstick Hey i’d love to go to this even if he isnt there! Where is this happening?
I’m not sure yet. I haven’t talked to the guys at all about this. I’ll let you know though.
Thanks Jacob!
Jacob wheeler fishing I know exactly where you are in the first of the video. Looks like you are on the Louisiana side of the Mississippi River. Exact spot looks like Vidallia maybe? Comment back and let me know if I was close lol
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Jacob Wheeler Fishing 👍 I knew it lol
Prop baits are the shiz after you get confident with them.
Around here the secret topwater bait by Smithwick is the Ma Scooter. No longer in production and hard to come by but more effective that the Devil's Horse. Shhh.
Vicksburg, MS. Old Vicksburg Bridge.
Do you twitch it on slack line (like walking a spook) or real slack up then twitch??
Bart Grider I like to twitch on a slack line. You can almost walk this bait as well. You want to keep it in place and not have it move that much towards you.
@@WheelerFishing Thanks for the reply. I've got a few stick prop baits and have thrown them with no confidence because I wasn't sure if I was working them correctly. I throw a spook so much, this will be second nature... I wish you had the time to go with me to Mississinewa to show me a few things. That place has my number.
Wouldnt straight braid work too because it dont sink as much
Yeah but it gets caught up in the props a lot more. Got a new video with Roland Martin coming out here soon where I explain some tricks with it
What’s up bro!!!
Whats the best overall jig weight?
AC3 if ur fishing smaller lakes with shallow water(2-15ft) use a 3/8 but in big lakes or deep water use 1/2 or 3/4. There is no best weight for a jig, u have to adapt to ur situations
For me if I only had one size it would be a 1/2oz jig no doubt. Match your jig with a small chunk for a fast fall. Match it with a Krackin craw if you want to slow it down. Basically you can choose your jig trailer to help change the rate of fall to what you need for that current situation.
Great vid but have a little constructive criticism lol. Have your camera man pan out a little more so we can see the way your working the rod. Tight lines and lots of bass to ya🎣🔥
Thanks for the tip
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Is that body of water Stick Marsh 13?
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Hi jake I am a huge fan I watch all of your videos and love you and the googans you are so amazing I would love to meet you sometime and my dream is to be a pro fisherman just like you I think I am similar to you because we and both crazy but when it comes to fishing we are focused and ready to go I love you so much
Appreciate the support man! Keep your head down and work hard. Anything is possible
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Jacob Wheeler Fishing holy crap I can’t believe you answered you are amazing
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Luke Syrjala really appreciate the support man.
What kind of knot do you use to connect the braid to the leader?
FG knot. Kinda hard to get a hang of at first but with some practice it’s a very strong knot and comes out through the eyes of the rod easily
Jacob Wheeler Fishing thanks. Keep up the good fishing. Good luck in the next mlf event
Blood knot works well too.
Jdubz next up..??
7 dislikes??? Great video
always a few rotten tomatoes
I use mine! Lol just I’m in Ohio, May be a month or so before water is clean enough. Think God is washing the dirt off the Midwest right now. High water and rain every day!
Ever throw a bait called "the roumba" ? it is made by IMA, designed by Fred Roumbanis... it is a great topwater bait, it works great super slow over grass and dollar pads... I use it in Wisconsin early in the year, bass, pike, and muskie hit it well... it is a pricey bait though, about $15... great bait though, it is a must have lure... you can work it fast too, once you find the speed they want at that particular time, it is a killer...
He’s in “Jurassic park” been there abonch it’s a dusty dirty ride into there
I've thrown it and it tangles in the line...
Adding bobber stops above the knot helps! Check out my new video coming out in a couple days with Roland Martin and I talk about how to fix that
Are you from indiana?
23kc yes sir broadripple
Coolidge park downtown Chattanooga
Why not use a mono leader?
Didnt even think of that bro because it floats only thing I could think is because he said using the fluro that sinks sometimes gives it a little diffrent action then since it sinks but I agree with you bro
Mono is stiffer so it won’t get wrapped up in those treble hooks so easy and you’re right, It floats
I was just being lazy, in tournament that’s exactly what I do.
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Why would you use this over a spook ?
Ross Summerell you can keep this bait in place when you twitch it a lot easier without moving it towards you. When bass are spawning or really fickle some days that’s the deal.
Aren’t you still sponsored by duckett? Those rods look like akumo’s.
Filmed this last year and didn’t get around to releasing it till just now
Thanks for the reply
Prop baitssssssssssssssssssss lol
Who else wants the arashi rattling square to be brought back? 😪😪😪