Turn any soft plastic bait into a line-thru swimbait to get more bites and catch more bass. Here is my how to process to make this swimbait upgrade!
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I was born and raised in Chicago, but after working 12 years in the financial Industry regulating the futures and options markets at the CME/CBOT I decided to pursue my passion fishing professional tournaments and left my full time corporate job. At that point, I moved to Junction City, WI with my wife Sara and two boys Hank and Duke. I’ve been fishing professionally since 2011 and full-time since 2015. I’ve qualified for six MLF Championships and won roughly a half million in tournament winnings at the professional level.
Thanks that is an amazing tip! I am learning from your videos. I’m a retired vet with 11 grandchildren and you’re teaching me how to fish thank you, sir.
Very kewl…
What to use for weight?
I am going to try that.
Enjoy throwing soft Swim Bates
I do this. I put a bullet weight and beads behind it in the nose and i come out the top Sometimes. I dont stick the hook in mine. I use a snell knot on the hook and it keeps the hook loop pressed right against the bait. I haven't used a straw. Ill have to try that.
Just buffing up on my hollow body tips while playing hooky from remodeling, and had a thought…I haven't been out in a while and forgot to un-rig some baits; so I checked my pre-rigged Core Hover-Shots (in Mfg soft plastic bags), to see if they had swollen or discolored…they have not. Did you guys clearcoat them? or use a higher purity lead? Hmmm, maybe a good 5 things about bait storage topic.
I put a bobber stop, small weight, swivel, then hook
Was trying to keep it a secret, but I figure there isn't much sense if it's something anyone can do on their own when they find out anyway. You'd be surprised the difference is made when you wrap lead wire around the treble hook for line through swimbaits. You get the classic wacky rig shimmy. BUT, if you also rig the line through where it starts 1/4" behind the nose, it will also act similar to a Hover Rig on the retrieve.
Another thing I do, that I don't know if anyone else is doing, I Hover Rig hollow bellies by stuffing a 1/4 to 3/8 oz cylinder weight into them from the tail. I use a 1/0 90 degree jig hook 1/2" from the nose. The secret that makes it all work together is to use epoxy injected in from the tail to bond the hook to the cylinder weight. The syringe I use is the kind commonly used for refiling ink cartridges for inkjet printers. They are available on eBay and Amazon. These syringes also work great for trout fishing as worm blowers/floaters while also injecting scent/attractant into the worm at the same time (another secret I've used very successfully).
For regular swimbaits, I use spray can straws that can be ordered by the dozen (or hundreds) from Amazon. I just cut the end at a sharp angle and poke it through before gluing it in with CA.
Man this is awesome thanks for all your help brother
Quick question:
Have you had any issues with the plastic straws reacting to the plastic swim baits causing a melted mess?
I have been tinkering with this idea the last few days and was able to get the Boom Booms to run right even with a 3/16oz weight. Before I start making up some of these in advance I just want to make sure the two plastics wont destroy each other over time.
Matt, Great video and I do support the channel by using the Tackle warehouse link. I normally use paddle tail swimbaits as a search bait in the fall. Now that it's winter. I normally downsize to a 3" to a 3-3"swimbait. However, I only have Googan Saucy Swimmer, Keitech FAT Swing Impact and the Berkley Powerbait Power swimmer. They all produce a big thumping action. What swimbait would you recommend for winter fishing with less action? Thanks
I do the same thing when I use the berkley gilly and it works great
This system seems to be the best one I have ever seen for the swim baits. Love your teaching videos.
Thank you!!!!
I enjoy your videos that make me a better fisherman all around thank you
Give me some Jerky!
Thanks bud Great video
Thanks for sharing mate and greetings from the Netherlands, Pat.😘🇳🇱🇺🇦🎣
How do you weight it?
Very cool tip. Thank you for all you do.
Great ideal 👌 Thanks Matt!
Matt, that is such a cool tip, and it looks so easy to make. Thanks so much for sharing. I'm going to try that!
Sweet !!
Awesome video! Makes tons of sense
Without the head weight can u use on bait casting and do need to work slowly because of no weight?
Great ideal. I use the same technique but I went to the craft store and bought some large needles that I attach my line to and push the needle through my soft baits.
You are NOT nuts. You are fish genius! Awesome creativity and ingenuity. Will try this for spring 2022.
So what was the purpose of the rivet lol I don’t think u mentioned that lol thank you ☺️
Excellent tip, thank you for taking you're time and sharing fishing knowledge.
Hope to see your channel grow in time. 🐟
Well Done !!!! One of the best how to shows i have seen. You need more praise but i am heading to walmrt for the parts needed! Many Thanks
Matt, I tried this during my last tournament and it worked wonders for me. Thank you.
Im having a major issues with this rigging. My hook up to landing ratio is ridiculously bad.
What is your rod reel line setup?
Im using a 7' Medium extra fast loomis 852c jwr casting rod with 15lb Invisx.
Fish are absolutely hammering it but come unbuttoned halfway to the boat.
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Do you ever do a top hook line through? If so when would you do a top one?
Normally the hook would be coming out the top of the bait and hook the fish in the roof of the mouth. With this, wouldn't you get more bottom lip hooks that would come out easier? Just curious.
Gonna try that! Thanks!
Have you tried the line through to the top of the bait? If so how does it run in the water? Thanks for the tip.
Thank you Matt for shareing info good stuff.