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Intuitive Angling With Randy Blaukat

2 жыл бұрын

Randy shares with everybody one of the most closely guarded professional secrets on how to modify your Swimbaits to land short striking fish…#bassfishing #fishthemoment #fishing #bass #swimbaitfishing #swimbait #swimbaitunderground #swimbaits
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@FinclipRIP 2 жыл бұрын

For us northern folk, we call it "running a stinger" when jigging walleyes. Keep the main hook and run a size 8-10 treble on a pre tied piece of braid aka "stinger hook" and it'll change your life. When we Jigs we let the hook free swing but when we're casting we'll one hook it back into the body. Works well for threaded on live bait as well. 👊

@chriscomer261 2 жыл бұрын

That was awesome Randy. I never thought about doing that and I appreciate you telling us. Great video.

@BeardedDadFishing 2 жыл бұрын

Absolute game changer! I fish swimbaits 50% of the time and I can attest, short strikes are very common. Best believe this will be my set up on my next trip. Thanks for sharing!

@rayb.hopkins9709 2 жыл бұрын

My future rig also.

@choccolocco Жыл бұрын

Yeah, for me it’s about 1 fish outta 5 hits. Some days worse, some days better. It can get frustrating for sure.

@randyoney8793 Жыл бұрын

Really cuz I've lost a single fish on a squadron head and five inch rage swimmer and it wasn't a short striker it jumped and spit it

@patrickt1087 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I always wondered about how efficient the hook was with the traditional rigging of the swim bait. This definitely addresses the obvious issue with a short strike.

@randyoney8793 Жыл бұрын

If you've thrown a five inches rage swimmer the fish swallow them whole

@donaldshipp7686 2 жыл бұрын

I wish I would have seen this a week ago. I was fishing a spinner bait with a paddle tail swim bait attached. Upon retrieving the bait through the muck, a huge boil occurred right at the boat and the swim bait was bitten off exactly where you placed the treble hook! Thanks for a great tip!

@SBDFishing 2 жыл бұрын

Butch brown rig, been around for ages. I find it easier to control the length if you tie off to the line tie first, then tie the treble on.

@randyblaukatintuitive 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve never heard of Butch Brown

@SBDFishing 2 жыл бұрын

@@randyblaukatintuitive Few have, he’s a California swimbait pioneer, he rigs his hudds this way.

@dontnonowuno9953 2 жыл бұрын

@@SBDFishing how does someone love bass fishing,is a long time professional,and hasn't heard of Butch? Guy was all over magazines and articles with his huge 50 lb bags for years...smh doesn't make sense

@SBDFishing 2 жыл бұрын

@@dontnonowuno9953 I’m not surprised, the whole swim bait scene is very niche, swimbaiters seem to live in a bit of a bubble.

@dontnonowuno9953 2 жыл бұрын

@@billwhite7099 naw that was Mike Long.Butch was a pioneer of the big trout swim baits in Cali and has actual video catches of 50-60 lb sacks

@richardhitt779 Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Randy for your tips, and thanks for being a person who is selfless with his time.

@harrysample894 2 жыл бұрын

Another really great tip, Randy. Thanks for sharing.

@bobwalsh84 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Randy,.. Ive been following you since you went under bridges in Buggs Island (Kerr Resv). I realize how valuable a "Secret" rig or bait truly is. and I signed up today.. Looking forward to watching you! Bob W.

@humblehombre9904 Жыл бұрын

Thanks again Randy. You are the best! Much brotherly love.

@taggardhecker6380 2 жыл бұрын

Great tip! If I may add too, rig your swim jig as normal. Tie a Palomar knot to the jig head leaving the existing hook on, tie your treble hook to the tag end of the Palomar knot and insert treble hook accordingly. 😊👍🏻

@FishiganMilligan 2 жыл бұрын

That's more like it.

@lylekoss3776 2 жыл бұрын

That sounds like an awesome idea I will have to try soon ! Thanks Alot !

@mikebeddingfield2144 Жыл бұрын

Sounds good but I'm thinking dip the tag back in the bait with a needle and out the tail then add the tribel hook at the tail

@julienichols4188 Жыл бұрын

I was wondering why you wouldn't leave the hook on the jig head? Seems like a person would have 4 hooks rather than 3. Plus you've added a short knot to lure and seems risky to gamble on this?

@GmanfromTexas Жыл бұрын

@@julienichols4188 I think the reason he cut off the hook is because as he explained it he does not want the lure in the fish's mouth when he hooks it.

@maryignacio664 Жыл бұрын

Just want to thank you for the humble opening on the subscription ask. That alone sold me.

@thereelridder 2 жыл бұрын

Great advice as always Randy! Well done. 👊🏼

@keithallpress7532 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks you are the first bass guy I've seen doing this. Us walleye guys have been doing it for years to get the short bites. Awesome tip. 👌

@leenewell2214 2 жыл бұрын

Yup, just use a stinger.

@jw6731 Жыл бұрын

Thanks!!! I've been having a BIG problem with short strikes on swimbaits. I will definitely try that mod!

@mamo9389 2 жыл бұрын

We use this rig all the time when fishing for pikes. Due to the bigger swimbaits we leave the jig head intact and just add the stinger. Instead of clipping the hook of the Okashira jig head you could also use screw in heads (e.g. Gunki g'fish screw from 3/16 all the way up to 1oz)

@djradrs199 2 жыл бұрын

that's what i was thinking ......why not just leave the main hook intact ..🤷‍♂ (half a rookie angler) but my thoughts are wouldn't you also lose more baits if you cut the main hook off .. I know there's usually a wire barb keeper but the hook would help hold the bait to the head (just Thinking out loud )

@C-Smith-87 Жыл бұрын

@@djradrs199 thats what i was mainly concerned about is losing my swim baits because im not a pro and have them given to me lol they r kinda pricey now days..

@djradrs199 Жыл бұрын

@@C-Smith-87 agreed !! i'm not into pouring lead,, but i do paint the pre made stuff because it's fun and a lil cheaper ,,, wife found a BRAND NEW (with the warranty card and manual) mini toaster oven at a thrift store for $9.00 to bake the jig head after powder painting them ,,, watched sdg custom lure craft channel and copied his fluid bed set up (SWEET SET UP) and the guy is a master lure maker !! couple parts from home depot and a $10 aquarium pump off amazon WA LA ... it's fun and I just make stuff for my own use .... I also thought ??? why not just leave the hook on !!... ( AFTER I LOST 2 HEADS WHEN THE FISH CAME UP AND SHOOK THEM OFF AND SENT THEM FLYING ) LOL LOL ...

@C-Smith-87 Жыл бұрын

@@djradrs199 i have always wanted to do something like that and pour my own soft plastics but the molds are deff an investment $$ but 8m sure 8n the long run and you fish a lot it will pay for itself soon. And 100% agree with leaving the jig hook on

@dervondemdeinemuttersprich8917 Жыл бұрын

Picasso Lures has some great Screw-In Heads.

@charlesarmstrong5292 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent thinking. Definitely goingf to change the way I rig my soft swim baits and even plastic worms. Thanks.

@psychofishermen 2 жыл бұрын

I've been making this trap rig for hailbut. After I get the proper length, I use duo locks. Then I can add them to the eye, and change my grub, or swimbaits accordingly. Each size if bait, get their own sets of traps....pre- made. No time loss on water rigging. Hope this helps someone.

@davegunall1450 Жыл бұрын

Yeah, we call that a "Rat Trap" here in the Channel Islands... Halibut killer.

@ronniemitchell9221 2 жыл бұрын

That’s a little something new that I haven’t seen as far as modification on a swim bait. Cool video

@jerzdev 2 жыл бұрын

This is outstanding info, and I don’t care who may have done it first, you’re showing us now, thanks for the awesome tip!

@rattz6374 2 жыл бұрын

Iv seen some pike rigs like this on other channels but was never taught how to make them. Thanks again.

@michaelmathis407 Жыл бұрын

That is one of the best tips I have seen on KZfaq. Thanks for sharing.

@user-or9oj8fg1k 3 ай бұрын

I really appreciate the tip! It's a very practical application and I will be in touch with the results!

@stanleyfoxx3227 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Definitely gna give this a try with my paddle tail swim baits

@76-UVB Жыл бұрын

Great tip thanks for taking the time to share it.

@gregstreettv Жыл бұрын

I do this on flukes, never tried on a swim bait, but it makes perfect sense. Your channel is great. Keep sharing this great info

@MyAngleFishing 2 жыл бұрын

Wow Randy Thanks for the Tip. I was fishing Big Joshy's with a normal weighted head just today and lost 3 or 4 fish because they were only biting the tail. I'm definitely going to be trying this out.

@geraldbryant2610 2 жыл бұрын

Great tip Randy. Will definitely give this a try.

@AndrewMorris-md6dw 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for making us better fishermen and fisherwomen Randy! Appreciated.

@chrisbelloli637 2 жыл бұрын

That's one of the best tips Randy has done on his videos. Endless possibilities. Thank you Randy.

@gollomontelongo1744 2 жыл бұрын

Bro u just blew my mind I was hoping someone would invent a swim bait with a treble on the back!!!! JUICE!!

@NeilGraham.I.M.F 2 жыл бұрын

I really enjoy this rigging series you've been doing

@earljohnson3925 2 жыл бұрын

WOW!! incredible Randy.... thank you

@craiggotha6110 Жыл бұрын

Thank you you are very informative I appreciate that I am trying to get back into fishing so every little bit of info helps

@mikesawyer6742 2 жыл бұрын

1st time I’ve seen this. Thanks. Hope I don’t get too many pros mad at you. Thanks Randy

@eddiehawk8861 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome, that’s the first time I’ve ever seen this. That’s the real deal. Thanks for sharing your years of fishing wisdom.

@ramsteingolfer 2 жыл бұрын

Wow. Now that is some great secret sauce! Amazing share bud!

@russelliles 2 жыл бұрын

Subscribed firstly because you come across as a straight talker & secondly because you know what you are on about.

@kevinthompson5827 Жыл бұрын

Wow thanks! I've been missing fish for a long time and just couldn't figure out why. I'm definitely going to subscribe and like. And now I can watch all of your videos.

@QuestFishingAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Nice informative video. I've always left the main jig head hook in and ran the treble back. There are some hacks for that as well, thanks for explaining why you should clip the jig hook! Love all your video's, if I ever run into in Kenosha or Racine I've got paranormal experience/encounter for you! Cheers, Jim!

@stevesteve4350 2 жыл бұрын

Guys do that up north with hand tied walleye jigs. Awesome. Thanks Randy!!!

@frederickopcak4974 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you I can wait to try this What a Great Idea

@skyocean639 2 жыл бұрын

Great tip🌟.Thanks 💡 I was looking for it like for years.Im loosing big smallies often.Not so much issues with smaller size ones.Eventhough Iwas experienced changing hooks and fishing rod. Definitely I'm going to try very soon .Next week perhaps..That's the best time to get those big 5 and over five# smallies early in the spring on the swimbait thank you .My favorite bait to target the big Mammas.😊

@randy8689 2 жыл бұрын

That was a hard core tip thanks Randy

@MrCanonballs Жыл бұрын

Thank you Sir, this seems like a great concept.

@USMCdad470 Жыл бұрын

Ok I have to try this. Thanks for sharing.

@philrowan5608 2 жыл бұрын

It may be time consuming initially but you can use the rig over and over. The thing you have to do is keep checking the line from the eye to the hook and change if becomes worn or nicked.

@MCK9000 Жыл бұрын

I love it and now anxious to try. Fellow midwestern angler here in IL and have been dying to get to Table Rock and more. Ill be in touch soon!!

@Southwest.Angling 2 жыл бұрын

Also stumbled upon your channel recently and really enjoy the content. 👍

@biglebob1 2 жыл бұрын

I usually use this rig when fishing for pike. You can also prep varying lengths in advance with loops at the end. Instead of attaching it directly to the jig-head, you can simply hang it in the snap with your jig-head. Also I leave the jig's hook intact. This way I can use shorter jigs to allow for more play in my baits while also reducing dead strikes due to the stinger which is changeable and the rig stays adjustable when I change my bait's size. When fishing for pike I use a wire leader. A good way to circumvent the use of jig-heads for shallow fishing is to use screws and 1-2 stingers depending on the size of the lure. Some screws come with adjustable weights but you can also use pear shaped weights to hang in the snap to adjust to the situation.

@coloradocatchcleanandcook3426 Жыл бұрын

Thnx for this video very informative.

@russellmann3407 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome !!! Thanks, Randy !!!!

@clintperry799 2 жыл бұрын

Great tip, hard core !🙂

@RogerFordTheSmilingBassHole 10 ай бұрын

Great tip! Haven’t been able to get it tied yet but will keep trying

@abibritton8791 4 ай бұрын

Showing some love !!! 💙💚💜

@ultralightfishingguy Жыл бұрын

I've never seen this in bass fishing but it makes perfect sense. There are a lot of non-redundant fail points at the same time though worth mentioning. The knots would need to be 110% perfect 3 times on same rig, that's the only thing I'd be concerned about and once hooked you don't exactly have a direct line feel right to the fish if that makes sense.

@stevempmpmp 11 ай бұрын

Awesome channel. Practical to learn

@scottbostic6247 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Randy. Great video. Awesome tip. Thank you. I have a question. I like to take the smaller swimbaits and hook them up sideways. I don't really know if it helps but it doesn't hurt. I see it as the tail is going side to side rather than up or down. What is you thoughts on this as I was catching hell from a friend of mine for this. Lol

@gaelynnbreinholt2182 Жыл бұрын

Been doing this my entire life. Works great 👍

@toddwinegar7365 2 жыл бұрын

Randy if I could only show people how far Iv came from watching you and just a handful of other serious angler's over the past 3 years. Jacked my 3rd 20in smallie of the year today, caught it on a flashy swimmer with a 3in spark shad(ayu) using my St. Croix 6ft 8 mhf paired with abu garcia revo x on 12lb suffix elite. Im still so jacked , caught on second cast of the morning. Randy I felt the moment. I knew it was about to happen . I pictured in my head wg=hat was about to happen and it did. Now I had no ideal it was goin to be another 5#r but she was. Dude I promise you put these tips and things to practice. And there SHOULD be a bunch of hard days, hell there always will be. But when it pays off, oh what a feeling. Thanks for sharing all the juice Randy, some of us really need it.

@ericbow2522 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Todd, what model st croix? I fish out of the kayak and love my 6’8” mojo bass MF.

@toddwinegar7365 2 жыл бұрын

Yes its the Mojo, that I have as well. What an amazing rod! What reel do you have on your Mojo?

@gregwilliams4201 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Randy good stuff ....

@helterskelter156 10 ай бұрын

Great tip. You can also trim a bit off the top of the bait, which will allow the hook sit lower on the bait.

@terrytresemer2864 2 жыл бұрын

My trout rid is much like this and it's a killer. I use a gold Aberdeen to nose hook a 2" rubber critter with the treble in trail like you have. A split shot 8" up the line. Never thought to up size it.

@JustJoe36 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video man!

@rickglisch3459 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for ur knowledge,experience & wisdom !! What u GIVE can turn an average angler into a good to a competitive angler if u intake and apply!! equal to 10 or more years of personal experience on the pond! I appreciate ur gifts of techniques and ur honesty. Sincerely. Catch'em up this year you are deserving God bless you and ur family Sir

@randyblaukatintuitive 2 жыл бұрын

Thx Rick!

@jackstein5486 2 жыл бұрын

Another good tip Randy!

@MannistoCay Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip.

@joeybellosisfishinchronicl5250 10 ай бұрын

Great information 😊

@ivanwesley8182 8 ай бұрын

Very cool, thanks!

@craigstockton3103 Жыл бұрын

Our tackle shop were doing this with Castaic Trout swimbaits back in the early 2000s for largemouth and stripers.

@chrismason6903 Жыл бұрын

I honestly thought I was subscribed, I have been watching for months. I am for sure subscribed now with notifications on. Great tip thanks for the video.

@randyblaukatintuitive Жыл бұрын

Thx man!

@cormackjames Жыл бұрын

I like it, thanks a lot. Subscribed!

@thewhitecaptainamerica1248 3 ай бұрын

I will most certainly try this method, I also love to use a trailing hook setup, adding a second hook to that single hook in the plastic paddle tail... It gets them every time, trying to nip the tail off 😁

@matthall8378 4 ай бұрын

I just bought some 6th sense line through swimbait jig heads that do this basically but you put your line through the nose of the jig head and the head also has a screw lock to hold the swimbait on. Then you just add your own treble hook to the back! I can't wait to try them out!

@skiplovestofish6992 Жыл бұрын

That’s a cool tip. Many Thanks

@ericseyboldt2806 2 жыл бұрын

Do you find that the swim bait comes off once the treble releases from it? Doesn't seem like there's much holding it onto the jig head at that point.

@johntipton2354 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed. First thing I thought. Run the whole jig head and the stinger. Halibut style. Baits add up, and there's too many used plastic baits in our lakes as well. Most plastic baits sink now adays from all the impregnated salt. Here in our lakes, so many bass have bellys full of soft plastic baits. To the point the many can't feed properly.

@RJPayne Жыл бұрын

You superglue the jighead to the plastic

@harveyschindler9554 2 жыл бұрын

We’ve been doing something similar, found with speckled trout, we have to use larger test line. They are toothy and treble hooks tend to snag deeper into the throat of trout with the line going across their teeth. I tried using like a trailer hook around shank of jig hook with mixed results. It tends to stiffen the action of plastic.

@davidharris9077 2 жыл бұрын

Same here for Speckled Trout. I used a trailer hook for a while, but found that I was catching a lot of small trout that couldn't reach the jig head hook , the reason for the short strike,, so I went back to only using the jig head without a trailer hook.

@RSdd11 Жыл бұрын

I stopped using treble hooks in the salt for the reason you list, plus getting hooks bent on larger fish.

@thomaswill167 Жыл бұрын

Nice RANDY!

@SammyBenitez 2 жыл бұрын

Something I’ve though about but never done. Wouldn’t it work just as well without removing the main hook?

@porkchopspapi5757 2 жыл бұрын

Right? Why remove a hook?

@javynmaxton375 2 жыл бұрын

Might cut line

@ParkHopTillWeDrop 2 жыл бұрын

I was thinking treble on bottom regular hook left ontop

@mmmbass6068 2 жыл бұрын

@@ParkHopTillWeDrop that’s pretty common. The tip in the vid is a variation of sorts, and not as game-changing as he’s making out.

@Twisty875 2 жыл бұрын

Technically speaking for us in California you can't have more than 3 books on a lure. So for us cutting the hook off of the jig head would be necessary to stay within the regulations.

@alfredgunter9614 2 жыл бұрын

Good one Randy !

@twonoahsfishing8757 2 жыл бұрын

Hey nice vid man I wish you the best have a great year

@kenlay6004 2 жыл бұрын

That's a great tip and there's nothing to keep you from tying these up ahead of need...do it while watching TV

@chrischrist7982 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video thanks

@garyschroeder6600 Жыл бұрын

Thank you great tip

@fourdead552 Жыл бұрын

Been using a add on stinger set- up for eyes which sometimes short strike on jigs. Works great with crawlers also, let’s you catch that 12”pesky perch, hey a fish sandwich is a fish sandwich.

@buddycochransr.1842 Жыл бұрын

Great Idea. Thanks

@andrewhaley8992 Жыл бұрын

Very interesting. Thanks!

@sisleymichael Жыл бұрын

Neat! Will give it a go.

@777sgiles Жыл бұрын

That’s so great! An additional tip since you’re already altering it, is to wrap some dental floss around the jig neck and add a drop of superglue before sliding on the lure. I’m a new subscriber. Thanks for the vid! Tight lines!

@michaeldailey1230 2 жыл бұрын

I did this in Havasu after losing a couple on a GT 360 searcher swim bait. Instead of cutting the hook I added the treble to the bottom belly . Never missed one since.