Just some quick Hacks, for the Zoom Baby Brush Hog. Waiting for some new tackle to come in, thought you might like this. Thanks for watching and Happy New Year!
Something better for the paddle tails that will give it more action than just splitting down the center. Take a bic pen. Remove the caps both ends. Remove the actual pen with ink part. Now you’re left with just the plastic tube that you hold and write with. This will be your plastic hole puncher. Lay the paddle tail flat on the table and punch out three separate holes in the center on the paddle tail. Then take your scissors and cut the paddle tail down the center. You will see the big difference in action. Patrick👍🏻
Thanks for watching Patrick! Appreciate it, great idea also. Might give the bait some bubble action. You could probably use a hole punch to make the holes also. 🙂👍
Good tips. Those tails are actually made like that so you can rig it either side up and get a different action when you drag it over brush, with the tails up like you show when you drag it over a limb the tails will kinda fall between the flappy things and splay them out but rigged the other way they kinda close together when dragged over a stick or limb. You can actually see how it works by dragging one over your finger each way. I rig it the way you do because I want them to open up but the other way could be better in colder water, but I dont fish a brushhog in cold water much if ever.
Thanks for watching Fish Foto! Really appreciate it! Thanks for the info about the brush hog. It is a great bait for sure, and very versatile. I don't fish it much in cold water also, a little too much action I think. Thanks again! Stay safe out there! 👍🙂
Pittsburgh Pride! haha, first video seeing you but the accent had me rolling.... i have the pittsburghese too btw, not poking fun. Keep it reel, and don't give all our NE secrets
Thanks for watching Zachary! Truly appreciate it! Yeah people always ask me if I'm from Texas lol. I definitely keep it real, not trying to steer anyone in the wrong direction. 👍🙂
Thanks for watching Robert! Yeah both of those work well. I have used both throughout the years. Just depends which one is in stock when I buy some lol 👍🙂
What's your hook-up/landing percentage with the round bend and hook buried in the bait? I've seen a bunch of videos that show the hook point does NOT come out of the bait (become exposed) and thus in to the fish's mouth as easy as it does with an EWG going through the bait with the hook-point barely in the bait, aka skin-hooked or "tex-posed"? Nobody lands every fish with any bait or lure so....
Thanks for watching Joe! Truly appreciate it. I generally don't have a problem with hook up on the bait. I think they tend to get through the cover easier than the EWG hook. I haven't lost many for sure, just make sure that your hooks are sharp and that you set it hard enough. Thanks for the question, it's a good one. But of course we all lose a few lol. 👍🙂
Thanks for watching! Truly appreciate it. I will definitely peg my baits in thick cover. It just comes through it easier I believe. If the cover isn't too thick, I believe not pegging the bait gives it a bit more action. 👍🙂
@@Ranger374_ that's what I have always thought too. When i did do it when I was in heavy cover back in the day I would use a toothpick but I will invest in some bobber stops cause I have a real thick cover spot I want to fish. But the only time I ever pegged was in thick cover. I see allot of people always peg their weight and so i started wondering if it has another advantage other then in cover. Thanks for the reply back
Yes I generally peg my plastics. Either with a bobber stop, or old school using a toothpick behind the weight. Being careful not to kink the line. Thanks for watching! I really appreciate it! 🙂
30lb on a spinning? , I never use 30 on anything not rated for it. Never needed 30 except on grassy lakes especially braid. It's all preference till you get old schooled..
Thanks for watching again Robert! Never heard it called that before, thanks for the info. I'm sure it's been done plenty of times before, it's just one that has helped me before. 👍🙂
@@Ranger374_ yeah it started with the zoom fineness worm by splitting the tail and dye. We ended up using it on everything. The term was coined in 1998 when I first heard it on lake martin Alabama by a black smith fishing in my club.
Something better for the paddle tails that will give it more action than just splitting down the center. Take a bic pen. Remove the caps both ends. Remove the actual pen with ink part. Now you’re left with just the plastic tube that you hold and write with. This will be your plastic hole puncher. Lay the paddle tail flat on the table and punch out three separate holes in the center on the paddle tail. Then take your scissors and cut the paddle tail down the center. You will see the big difference in action. Patrick👍🏻
Thanks for watching Patrick! Appreciate it, great idea also. Might give the bait some bubble action. You could probably use a hole punch to make the holes also. 🙂👍
Damn good video. New subscriber. I chase the hell out of these Bass here in NC. Thank you. Will try the Hog tomorrow. Keep the videos rollin’.!
Thanks for watching and the Sub! Truly appreciate it! Good luck and let me know how you do on the Hog. 👍🙂
You can also insert the hook through the bait, as you did, but insert the point of the hook into one of the upper arms as a weed guard.
Thanks for watching, truly appreciate it! Thanks for the tip, I will have to give it a try. Tight lines 🎣👍
Great tip thank you. Keep them coming!
Thanks for watching Larry! Appreciate your support, I'll surely try. Tight lines 👍🙂
Good tips. Those tails are actually made like that so you can rig it either side up and get a different action when you drag it over brush, with the tails up like you show when you drag it over a limb the tails will kinda fall between the flappy things and splay them out but rigged the other way they kinda close together when dragged over a stick or limb. You can actually see how it works by dragging one over your finger each way. I rig it the way you do because I want them to open up but the other way could be better in colder water, but I dont fish a brushhog in cold water much if ever.
Thanks for watching Fish Foto! Really appreciate it! Thanks for the info about the brush hog. It is a great bait for sure, and very versatile. I don't fish it much in cold water also, a little too much action I think. Thanks again! Stay safe out there! 👍🙂
Love the brush hog Great tips!
Thanks for watching Tu! Really appreciate it buddy. Hopefully they help you out. 👍🙂
@@Ranger374_ yes sir! Thanks again! 💪
definitely going to try this out, thanks!
Thanks for watching Digital Gold! Really appreciate it, hopefully the tips work for you. 👍
Man thanks for the hack , don't have the money for the Berkeley havoc pit boss, this would give me some similar action
Thanks for watching Eliseo! Really appreciate it! I have some other money saving hacks, just need to get them on video. Thanks again! 🙂
Thank You for the tips.
Thanks for watching and the Sub Terry! Really appreciate it! 🙂
Pittsburgh Pride! haha, first video seeing you but the accent had me rolling.... i have the pittsburghese too btw, not poking fun. Keep it reel, and don't give all our NE secrets
Thanks for watching Zachary! Truly appreciate it! Yeah people always ask me if I'm from Texas lol. I definitely keep it real, not trying to steer anyone in the wrong direction. 👍🙂
Thank you sir. Definitely going to try this.
Thanks for watching cedargroves! Truly appreciate it, hopefully you make out well when you try it. Stay safe and tight lines buddy! 🙂👍
Tight lines brother
Thanks for watching Josh, really appreciate it! Same to you, and stay safe out there 👍
Great Vid Good Advice
Thanks Arnold, really appreciate it ! Thanks for subscribing, check out some of my other fishing videos. 👍🙂
Nice hack thanx for the vid
Thanks for watching Larry, much appreciated! I'll have some more hacks later during the year. 🙂
Great video thanks
Thanks for watching Bass Fever! Really appreciate it! Let me know if you have any tips 👍
The Best fish attractant/sent is JJ’s btw
Thanks for watching Drew, yes that is good stuff! I use it also, thanks again!
That's an opinion so here is mine. Dip&glow garlic. I used JJ'S and dip and glow garlic. Garlic preformed best
Thanks for watching Robert! Yeah both of those work well. I have used both throughout the years. Just depends which one is in stock when I buy some lol 👍🙂
What color was the second brush hog? Anyone know? Thanks
Thanks for watching, truly appreciate it. The second brush hog is pumpkin seed with the tails dyed chartreuse. Give them a try. Tight lines 🎣
What's your hook-up/landing percentage with the round bend and hook buried in the bait? I've seen a bunch of videos that show the hook point does NOT come out of the bait (become exposed) and thus in to the fish's mouth as easy as it does with an EWG going through the bait with the hook-point barely in the bait, aka skin-hooked or "tex-posed"? Nobody lands every fish with any bait or lure so....
Thanks for watching Joe! Truly appreciate it. I generally don't have a problem with hook up on the bait. I think they tend to get through the cover easier than the EWG hook. I haven't lost many for sure, just make sure that your hooks are sharp and that you set it hard enough. Thanks for the question, it's a good one. But of course we all lose a few lol. 👍🙂
Good tip! Thanks. Sub
Thanks for watching Chris! Really appreciate it buddy, hopefully it helps you out. 👍🙂
Do you always peg your weight or just when your flipping or punching. I never peg mine and I'm wondering if I should be pegging it.
Thanks for watching! Truly appreciate it. I will definitely peg my baits in thick cover. It just comes through it easier I believe. If the cover isn't too thick, I believe not pegging the bait gives it a bit more action. 👍🙂
@@Ranger374_ that's what I have always thought too. When i did do it when I was in heavy cover back in the day I would use a toothpick but I will invest in some bobber stops cause I have a real thick cover spot I want to fish. But the only time I ever pegged was in thick cover. I see allot of people always peg their weight and so i started wondering if it has another advantage other then in cover. Thanks for the reply back
No problem, definitely get some bobber stops. They won't kink your line. 👍
Do you peg the weight to the hook or does it slide freely on the line? If so how do you peg it?
Yes I generally peg my plastics. Either with a bobber stop, or old school using a toothpick behind the weight. Being careful not to kink the line. Thanks for watching! I really appreciate it! 🙂
Ranger374 thanks for the reply ranger! Fish on!
@@LeskoBrandon2x no problem, anything I can do to help a fellow angler! 👍🙂
What part of Delaware you live in buddy???
Around the Newark area Nate, thanks for watching!
I have 25 bags of baby hogs
Thanks for watching Tommy! Appreciate it! Keep fishing them, you will need to buy 25 more! 👍🔥
30lb on a spinning? , I never use 30 on anything not rated for it. Never needed 30 except on grassy lakes especially braid. It's all preference till you get old schooled..
It's only 8lb. Diameter, never had a problem with it. Thanks again 👍
Put Vick vapor rub on them finger nails it will eat that fungus up
Thanks for the advice Tommy, will give it a try. Smashed my hand years ago lol
We call that hack the Audie Murphy hack. Trust me we did it 25years ago
Thanks for watching again Robert! Never heard it called that before, thanks for the info. I'm sure it's been done plenty of times before, it's just one that has helped me before. 👍🙂
@@Ranger374_ yeah it started with the zoom fineness worm by splitting the tail and dye. We ended up using it on everything. The term was coined in 1998 when I first heard it on lake martin Alabama by a black smith fishing in my club.
@@Ranger374_ Audie Murphy was the most decorated soldier in history FYI.
Good information Robert, always appreciate your comments and support! Thanks again 👍
Cool deal Robert, I'm sure there is plenty more tips that you can share. Post them anytime, always looking for a different hack. Thanks again 👍🙂
This the same hack from another CZcams channel
Thanks for watching, this was from years ago. I'm sure I'm not the only one on CZcams to make a video about it. Must be a good hack then 🙂