How Stripers React Under Water And How To Adjust

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  • čas přidán 21. 09. 2016
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    In this video, I took the Water Wolf out to two lakes: Millerton Lake and O'Neill Forebay. At Millerton Lake I noticed the small mouth bass were chasing my AJ Lures swimbait. They were aggressive but not inhaling the bait. After watching the footage from my Water Wolf, I went over to O'Neill Forebay for some striper fishing.
    I stuck to my AJ Lures swimbait and caught a few fish. I did notice that i was getting a lot of hits from these stripers so I switch out the AJ lures swimbait for a SpeedLures 130 jerkbait. I figured they must be doing the same thing the bass were doing at Millerton Lake. Anything that would hit the lure would surely get hooked. Sure enough, after putting on the SpeedLures 130 jerkbait, my hookup ratio increased.
    Sometimes seeing what happens underwater can improve your hook ups quite a bit.
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Komentáře • 315

  • @majorleaguesurfcasting3620
    @majorleaguesurfcasting3620 Před 7 lety +43

    This is a great video, its nice to see focus on the science of fishing, rather than "this lure is green and seems to work".

    • @MengXyong
      @MengXyong  Před 7 lety +7

      Exactly! Thank you

    • @nathanclark610
      @nathanclark610 Před 3 lety +1

      Yeah this ones pink I think that’s good...

    • @KarimElayoubyFishing
      @KarimElayoubyFishing Před 2 lety +1

      Lmaooo

    • @justinstansberry7555
      @justinstansberry7555 Před rokem

      Great content, my granddad would say, I just use the blue one and crank slow. 🤭

    • @Annita737
      @Annita737 Před rokem

      Old but gold. Love these types of vids. There’s more to than just casting that rod haha

  • @hybrid902000
    @hybrid902000 Před 2 lety +2

    Wow! This is awesome! I just started Striper fishing with lures and this video helped a whole lot! Thanks for sharing. You got yourself a subscriber!

  • @rmsamonte
    @rmsamonte Před měsícem

    Great video! Gives us a better understanding of how they behave and what's going on when we feel those small hits.

  • @danmo43
    @danmo43 Před 7 lety

    I appreciate this video. Thank you for it. I am most impressed that the fish were not spooked by that size of a camera right at them. That tells me some things about the fish. I like going to Bass Pro Shops and watching the bass in the tank. If they are hugging the back wall and structure, they are doing the same thing in the lakes. Every time.

    • @MengXyong
      @MengXyong  Před 7 lety +1

      Seeing how they react underwater can tell us alot. They're curious creatures. The camera sometimes attracts them too. Glad the video helped you.

  • @gonefishing1939
    @gonefishing1939 Před 5 lety +3

    Great video, Strippers are another world of Bass fishing, You really shared some great info here, thank you, id love to see more.

    • @MengXyong
      @MengXyong  Před 5 lety +2

      Glad you found the insight helpful. I'll certainly be getting more. Thank you

  • @yueyang8564
    @yueyang8564 Před rokem +1

    This is a very good video. I notice bass have a similar behavior as stripe bass. I’ve had bass strike super hard on a whopper plopper and missing it. But I’ll slow it down and make it seem like it’s injured and they’ll come back and demolish it!

  • @benyaminyisrael4634
    @benyaminyisrael4634 Před 7 lety +4

    excellent video...one of the best and most informative I have seen. Thank You for sharing

    • @MengXyong
      @MengXyong  Před 7 lety +1

      Thank you! Glad it was helpful

  • @LizardKing513
    @LizardKing513 Před 7 lety +3

    This is an amazing video! What a great observation.

    • @MengXyong
      @MengXyong  Před 7 lety

      Thank you. The things you figure out from underwater videos.

  • @denoc817
    @denoc817 Před 2 lety

    Awesome video Meng. Your video showed exactly how I hook a 21 inch striper at O'NEIL Forebay, hooked it on the body. Basically it got caught on the triple hook, fowled hook it as it try to injure the lure 😆

  • @MOBBINOutdoors
    @MOBBINOutdoors Před 7 lety

    Impressed!!!! I just started out fishing in the area and came across your channel. Subscribed!!!

    • @MengXyong
      @MengXyong  Před 7 lety

      Thank you for subscribing brother.

  • @diegofianza3525
    @diegofianza3525 Před 4 lety +1

    Brilliant analysis!

  • @fromtheedge2theledge
    @fromtheedge2theledge Před 6 lety +1

    Great video! I always wondered what a strike underwater looked like. This will help me next time I go fishing.He's right those are spotted bass not smallmouth bass.

  • @StriperScott
    @StriperScott Před 2 lety

    Great shots!!

  • @johnthomas9565
    @johnthomas9565 Před 6 lety +1

    Very informative and explained great footage thanks for sharing 👌🏽

  • @white93nsx
    @white93nsx Před 6 lety

    Excellent footage and comments.

  • @junbug7272
    @junbug7272 Před 7 lety

    great video Meng. i appreciate all the info from your videos to the FA Facebook group.

  • @Vera-xu3xw
    @Vera-xu3xw Před rokem

    That was very cool and helpful, thanks

  • @MNyang234
    @MNyang234 Před 2 lety

    Great video!

  • @davedamron9840
    @davedamron9840 Před 6 lety +1

    that explains alot about the hook ups im getting trolling for trout, on one trip we had mostly all side snags

    • @MengXyong
      @MengXyong  Před 6 lety

      It's great when the underwater video explains what's going on. Tight lines.

  • @John-wt6nf
    @John-wt6nf Před 3 lety

    Great footage 👍🏽

  • @craigtanner7189
    @craigtanner7189 Před 7 lety

    interesting stuff! appreciate your efforts and sharing it!

    • @MengXyong
      @MengXyong  Před 7 lety

      Gives you an insight that some of us will never see. Glad I could help.

  • @ronkilmer6756
    @ronkilmer6756 Před 5 lety +1

    THAT WAS AWESOME. thanks for the underwater footage

    • @MengXyong
      @MengXyong  Před 5 lety

      Anytime

    • @keilanidakoala351
      @keilanidakoala351 Před 5 lety

      @@MengXyong how do u get the lure down to hug bottom when trolling

    • @MengXyong
      @MengXyong  Před 5 lety

      @@keilanidakoala351 You gotta know your depth. I measure the depth of all my rigs with a device that measures maximum depth. So I know exactly how deep I am. Here's the depth chart for the Atlas Umbrella Rig. www.tacklebuilders.com/how-deep-are-you-trolling/

  • @pegasus6724
    @pegasus6724 Před rokem

    Great footage thanks for uploading

  • @markrobinson8625
    @markrobinson8625 Před 2 lety

    Great video by the way

  • @riverking4u
    @riverking4u Před 2 lety

    Great information thank you.

  • @darrenhim4374
    @darrenhim4374 Před 7 lety +1

    Great video!! Good job

    • @MengXyong
      @MengXyong  Před 7 lety

      Thanks brother. It helps too when the stripers are cooperating. lol

  • @michaelchilders7894
    @michaelchilders7894 Před 7 lety +1

    Awesome man. Loved it

    • @MengXyong
      @MengXyong  Před 7 lety

      Glad you enjoyed it. It's cool seeing how stripers behave underwater. You can learn a lot from it.

  • @webefishing1682
    @webefishing1682 Před 5 lety

    Cool video! Some helpful info

  • @treygalindo2114
    @treygalindo2114 Před 7 lety +1

    Awesome video super helpful!

    • @MengXyong
      @MengXyong  Před 7 lety +1

      Thanks brother. Time to rip some lips.

  • @TrollinOntheRVA
    @TrollinOntheRVA Před 3 lety +1

    AWESOME Video

  • @j559navarro2
    @j559navarro2 Před 7 lety +1

    thanks for that ....u dont post as often but ur vids are always so good i have to watch multiple times....i live litrely 35 yards from the aquaduct by kettlman city..i try to fish everyday thnks for all ur vids great tips

    • @MengXyong
      @MengXyong  Před 7 lety

      Thanks for the kind words brother. My motto is quality over quantity. I put a lot of time and effort into making each one. I'm happy you're finding value in my videos.

    • @stevegate2652
      @stevegate2652 Před 7 lety +1

      I'm so happy I found your videos. Yes, I will have to watch over and over your videos to learn to fish better. I still don't know how to jig for stripped bass yet. Can you please name a quality rod and reel, line and lures for stripped bass? My wife is getting so used to the fact I come home empty hands from fishing. She would be very surprised if I ever bring home fish. :(

    • @MengXyong
      @MengXyong  Před 7 lety

      Surprisingly the Bass Pro Johnny Morris Platinum rod is doing well for me. I pair it with a Lews Lite speed spool reel with 30lb braided line. I also have a Phenix M1 rod that gets the job done as well. Where are you out of? Maybe we can hit the water one day.

    • @stevegate2652
      @stevegate2652 Před 7 lety +1

      Awesome FishAholics. I will stop by Bass Pro Shop tomorrow checking out what you use. I live in San Jose. I love to get a chance to fish by your side since my moto is "Knowledge is Power." Can't wait bother!

    • @MengXyong
      @MengXyong  Před 7 lety

      Email me: mengxyong@thefishaholics.com. Let's make it happen.

  • @Hispanicborn95
    @Hispanicborn95 Před 7 lety

    Awesome Vid!

  • @AdamMargie4ever
    @AdamMargie4ever Před 7 lety +1

    great video!

  • @kristinamoncayo484
    @kristinamoncayo484 Před 8 měsíci +1

    great video

  • @charlesbarboza8591
    @charlesbarboza8591 Před 4 lety +1

    Awesome video!!! Thanks for sharing. Be well.

  • @mannynunez9361
    @mannynunez9361 Před 7 lety +3

    kind explains why i feel bumps but dont hook up, they head butt the lure... lol!
    thanks it reminds us to sometimes slow down our presentation first before anything else.

  • @javiermarin4574
    @javiermarin4574 Před 3 lety

    That’s an awesome video! I just subscribed!

  • @octaviofuentes7781
    @octaviofuentes7781 Před 7 lety

    nice video man i learn something new today thanks

  • @76jlito
    @76jlito Před 3 lety

    Awesome info! 💯

  • @23bushman23
    @23bushman23 Před 5 lety +1

    Good stuff

  • @ArcherFish
    @ArcherFish Před 3 lety +1

    cool footage

  • @coolbeans2098
    @coolbeans2098 Před 7 lety

    subbed bro keep up the the good work !

  • @welderusa9063
    @welderusa9063 Před 3 lety

    Cool video. Ccan you do one with cut bait for striper?

  • @logansample5115
    @logansample5115 Před 7 lety +1

    love your vids

  • @yakmor938
    @yakmor938 Před 7 lety +3

    New subscriber. love the video, very informative, will search for more, what speed were you trolling? Time of year, and water temperature?

    • @MengXyong
      @MengXyong  Před 6 lety

      This was about 3mph in the fall. Can't remember what the water temp was.

  • @retrogamehunter0005
    @retrogamehunter0005 Před 7 lety +16

    those were spotted bass not small mouth. Great video!

    • @MengXyong
      @MengXyong  Před 7 lety +5

      Thank you. There's a debate down in the comments somewhere about it. Lol

    • @scottbunning6737
      @scottbunning6737 Před 6 lety

      RetroGameHunter 000 yea that a technicality there are specific species but at the same time a spotted bass is a small mouth a striper is a large mouth right at least there mouth are the same

    • @jameso321
      @jameso321 Před 3 lety

      Tiger Bass :P

  • @sovereignindividual2625

    That's why it seems like I just snag them sometimes. Nice video man.

    • @MengXyong
      @MengXyong  Před 5 lety

      Thanks brother. Glad I could help

  • @oceanherr696
    @oceanherr696 Před 7 lety

    wow awesome. learned a lot from this video

    • @MengXyong
      @MengXyong  Před 7 lety

      Glad I could help. Definitely an insight that's a must know

  • @chief1redwolf909
    @chief1redwolf909 Před 7 lety

    same here man , learned a lot thanks !!

    • @MengXyong
      @MengXyong  Před 7 lety

      Now you know. Glad I could help

  • @largemouthbullies469
    @largemouthbullies469 Před 6 lety

    That was awesome.

  • @saelee33
    @saelee33 Před 5 lety +1

    Nice video

  • @needmofishin5765
    @needmofishin5765 Před 3 lety

    Great video! BTW, What speed where trolling at?

  • @hookemups6710
    @hookemups6710 Před 7 lety

    That was well worth the watch. Thanks. Pause after a hit and the fish should come back for the wounded fish. Thanks for sharing.

  • @NoFoOd4U78
    @NoFoOd4U78 Před 5 lety

    I know this video was some time ago but how far did you cast out and keep it there while you were trolling?

  • @UltraCA209
    @UltraCA209 Před 7 lety +1

    I think I saw you guys Saturday! You and another guy, your brother? Cool footage

    • @MengXyong
      @MengXyong  Před 7 lety

      It took a while to get that footage but was worth it. Saturday I was out with my three sons. Sunday I was out with a fellow FA member.

  • @johncats5903
    @johncats5903 Před 7 lety +1

    great f/n video - along w/vocal details. thx now we all kno" peace

  • @linh811
    @linh811 Před 7 lety

    wow nice video !

  • @OutofWORKoutdoors
    @OutofWORKoutdoors Před 7 lety +1

    that brings some knowledge to the table. thanks.

    • @MengXyong
      @MengXyong  Před 7 lety

      It's insight we'll never know until we put a camera underwater. Glad I could help

  • @Rubenowski
    @Rubenowski Před 7 lety +1

    Nice Job Meng with this weather change do you think it will affect the behavior in a positive or negative way?

    • @MengXyong
      @MengXyong  Před 7 lety +2

      A cold front after a warming trend usually slows down the bite. The next warming trend should increase activity. That doesn't mean you won't catch fish during a weather change.

  • @lureup9973
    @lureup9973 Před 5 lety +4

    I make lures for a living and have often thought of making a striper plug that could be filled with chum or oil...what are your thoughts?

    • @MengXyong
      @MengXyong  Před 5 lety

      Todd Mccollister I think that would be a great idea.

  • @Alohatribe
    @Alohatribe Před 7 lety

    Cool camera !!

  • @pressmaster1255
    @pressmaster1255 Před 3 lety

    Do you have a video showing how you rigged that camera up to the lure? That’s an amazing view, if you could view that in real time you would know exactly when to change your presentation.

    • @MengXyong
      @MengXyong  Před 3 lety

      I used a waterwolf cam at the time. It only records and can't be viewed in real time

  • @scoutsden7193
    @scoutsden7193 Před 4 lety

    These guys are maddening sometimes. I spent over an hour on a bridge in Maryland and every cast, my lure was trailed by 3 or 4 stripers. Great visibility. All they wanted to do was follow it; tried everything to get a strike, but they didn’t want to commit.

  • @rimotivri
    @rimotivri Před 6 lety +1

    uw topics are awsome. Cool.

    • @MengXyong
      @MengXyong  Před 6 lety

      Seeing what happens underwater helps alot

  • @gregpegel2080
    @gregpegel2080 Před rokem

    How did you video the fish biting?

  • @awcjfk
    @awcjfk Před 4 lety

    Hi great video....what underwater camera are you using. Thanks john

  • @ikesquirrel
    @ikesquirrel Před 3 lety +1

    You will see this from fish that have been pressured/caught before. Especially pike. They test the lure to see if it is food.

  • @MRFLIP
    @MRFLIP Před 7 lety +1

    what weight did you use on the water wolf and what length leader for the boottail ? I been having a issue with my boottail not being in view of the water wolf

    • @MengXyong
      @MengXyong  Před 7 lety +1

      No weight on the waterwolf. Leader is about 16-18"

    • @MRFLIP
      @MRFLIP Před 7 lety +1

      thank you

  • @Deecrappie
    @Deecrappie Před 6 lety +1

    Great video

  • @marqueswood1447
    @marqueswood1447 Před 3 lety +1

    Cool. Content
    I always knew that stripers hit and run

  • @RossemR198Tee
    @RossemR198Tee Před 7 lety +1

    Nice video! What kind of camera are you using? Please inform. Thank you

  • @treyferguson7943
    @treyferguson7943 Před 4 lety +1

    How do you get that swimbait to swim so fast and stay so deep???? Lead core line maybe since your trolling??? I would like to swim one that fast for bass down deep

  • @xxkatastrophikxx
    @xxkatastrophikxx Před 7 lety +1

    Awesome!!!! what type of camera are you using for the underwater footage?

  • @exileskimmer666
    @exileskimmer666 Před 7 lety

    thats sick. how far is the bait from the camera?

    • @MengXyong
      @MengXyong  Před 7 lety

      Thank you. The swimbait is about 10" from the camera.

  • @kparr999
    @kparr999 Před 7 lety +4

    What kind of camera are you using to get this footage??

  • @RWAnglin
    @RWAnglin Před 7 lety +4

    That is some green dirty looking water! Always interesting to see this pov though, Bass are so aggressive even when not biting it's crazy to watch.

  • @stevegate2652
    @stevegate2652 Před 7 lety

    Man, you're amazing FishAholic. So, if I understand correctly, I should slow downs my retrieval of the swim bait right? What's about the jerk, pause, and retrieve? Thank you very much again and again for your very informative videos.

    • @MengXyong
      @MengXyong  Před 7 lety +1

      If you're trolling, slowing down the boat or pulling your rod back n forth once in a while can entice a strike. From shore, try different retrieves until you get a bite. Sometimes they'll like it fast with a quick pause, sometimes they'll like it slow and steady. Let the fish tell you what it wants that day. Thanks for the kind words brother and good luck.

    • @stevegate2652
      @stevegate2652 Před 7 lety +1

      Great advices. Your inputs are always informative and helpful. I will try practicing techniques you advice.
      Oh, what do you recommend for type of rod and reel, as well as line for swim bait (like the big hammer) as I fish inshore? There are so many too choose from as I shop at Bass Pro Shop. I can afford quality tackles(I spent much money on average stuff) so now I want to devote good quality tools even though I understand quality tackles don't really make me a better fisherman. Thank you so much in advance FishAholics.

    • @MengXyong
      @MengXyong  Před 7 lety

      I don't use swimbait rods as often since I like lighter setups. I had a Dobyns once which was sturdy and worked well with some heavier swimbaits I had. Casting all day with it was quite a feat. For fishing line 30lb power pro braid has been working great for me.

  • @muhamadq1744
    @muhamadq1744 Před 3 lety +1

    Would it be a good idea to slow it down occasionally if you feel the bump of the hit? I would think theyd strike a bite after that

    • @MengXyong
      @MengXyong  Před 3 lety

      That's exactly what you should always do. Good observation

  • @iiheadshot4523
    @iiheadshot4523 Před 2 lety

    howd u rig that swimbait? using a jighead?

  • @yakeduptv8432
    @yakeduptv8432 Před 6 lety +2

    Good video and how fast were you trolling?

    • @MengXyong
      @MengXyong  Před 6 lety +2

      Thank you. I was going about 3mph here

  • @projectmercy2895
    @projectmercy2895 Před 7 lety +2

    i live in NY and go fishing in the Hudson River, i dont habe a boat so i fish from the shore with my dad, we havent gone fishing in a while tho but we are planning to go soon, would you recommend blood worms or lures? great vid btw :)

    • @MengXyong
      @MengXyong  Před 7 lety +1

      Both! I've used both with success. Once I couldn't get any strikes on a jigged fluke so I hooked a bloodworm on the jigged fluke. Two casts later, it was fish on.

    • @PabloGarcia-wo8ut
      @PabloGarcia-wo8ut Před 7 lety

      Proyecta Mercy2

    • @brendansheehan6192
      @brendansheehan6192 Před 7 lety

      Project Mercy2 Aye i live on the hudson too, they have sick striper fishing through May, the best way to catch is blood worms on a bottom fishing rig. Lures dont catch nearly as much. The bass react really well to blood works when they are on the spawn, my buddy got a 35lber, and another guy set the state record a few years ago on a blood worm. Caught tons of fish on them

  • @edwardnavarette499
    @edwardnavarette499 Před 6 lety

    Can i do that bait on pier

  • @brandonnixon5251
    @brandonnixon5251 Před 2 měsíci

    You called this lure a speedlure jerbait lol. What was the name on the package when you got it lol. Lots of jerk baits go fast. Just like the action and was wondering if you knew what it was

  • @joedarden2276
    @joedarden2276 Před 3 lety

    We Fishing, Good Job

  • @ScooterBlia2
    @ScooterBlia2 Před 5 lety +1

    Hey Mang, I see you were trolling at Millerton. I remember quite some years ago, it was common to hook up on strippers at Millerton as well. What ever happened to that fishery for strippers?

    • @MengXyong
      @MengXyong  Před 5 lety

      I read somewhere that there's an age slot when striper reproduction is at it's prime. Once they get past that, they becomes less successful. Most of the stripers at Milerton are older heavy weights that are probably past their prime. That could explain the declining fishery. The state would have to restock the striper population to keep the fishery healthy.

  • @bullet6507
    @bullet6507 Před 7 lety

    Wtg nice vid i try this met next time i hit the water... keepn rippinlips 👍

    • @MengXyong
      @MengXyong  Před 7 lety

      Thanks brother. Let me know how it goes

  • @arabianknight47
    @arabianknight47 Před 4 lety +1

    how do you fish at different heights with a swim bait?

  • @oldschoolhawking8191
    @oldschoolhawking8191 Před 3 lety +1

    Loved the video, thx. OSH :-)

  • @jeffcarr2265
    @jeffcarr2265 Před rokem

    Been having a problem
    Strippers follow the lure all the way to the rock I was standing on and not hitting the lure

  • @vangivan1
    @vangivan1 Před 7 lety

    goodstuff ive always couldnt set hooks now i know!!!

    • @MengXyong
      @MengXyong  Před 7 lety

      Glad I could help. Sometimes a little clip like this can help alot. Thank you for watching

  • @theagen5576
    @theagen5576 Před 6 lety

    I want Down to South Carolina these things are like 1ft 10 lbs by me they are 30-50 in and like 40lbs

  • @lescap1209
    @lescap1209 Před 3 lety +1

    What do you think about stopping the boat and using a drop shot? I fish with people that like to sit and use live bait. It's boring to me.

    • @MengXyong
      @MengXyong  Před 2 lety +1

      Drop shot will work. I’ve done it with crappie jigs and stripers will hit it

  • @calimangrower1590
    @calimangrower1590 Před 7 lety +1

    Fish on

  • @johnnyalsup3189
    @johnnyalsup3189 Před 7 lety +1

    I live right next to millerton in friant we should go fishing sometime

    • @MengXyong
      @MengXyong  Před 7 lety

      Shouldn't be a problem. In time

  • @moneyinformant7781
    @moneyinformant7781 Před 6 lety +1

    How interesting

    • @MengXyong
      @MengXyong  Před 6 lety

      Yes very interesting. The things you learn from watching underwater videos

  • @walden6272
    @walden6272 Před rokem

    No wonder I don't get bites. They probably tried to injure by kastmaster but not take it. So I think I'll throw some pauses and let it fall to simulate injury. Can't wait to test that out.

  • @mikepointes6497
    @mikepointes6497 Před 7 lety +2

    I'd like to see one using live minnows on stripers.

    • @MengXyong
      @MengXyong  Před 7 lety +1

      Me too! Lol One of these days when I do use them I'll give it a shot.

  • @ductran7058
    @ductran7058 Před 3 lety +1

    how do you get the lures to go lower and deeper and how fast are you trolling?

  • @carplay5454
    @carplay5454 Před 3 lety +1

    3:06 explains why my s waver hooked my striper by the gills.

  • @Bradley_Bern
    @Bradley_Bern Před 6 lety

    O'Neill Forebay is striped bass heaven
    Santa Nella