Bass Lures to Replace (Even Though They Still Work)
Tom Redington
28,994 views
How do you know when a bass lure that still catches fish should be replaced by a better option? This episode compares today’s best bass lures and rigs with proven standbys, including the Ned rig, shaky head, Neko rig, drop shot, Texas rig, Carolina rig, tube, crankbait, spinnerbait, jig, swim jig, bladed jig and urchin-style baits. You’ll learn which techniques still deserve a place in your boat, which now have more efficient alternatives and which new bass baits are legitimately changing how pros catch fish.
Tournament pro, daily fishing educator and Core Tackle partner Matt Stefan has a close view of what is working in major tournaments, what is gaining attention on YouTube and what anglers are actually keeping tied on. He explains how he evaluates a new lure, why some effective baits are losing ground and why several overlooked classics may be ready for a comeback.
You’ll Learn
Why a bait can still catch bass without being your best option
Why urchin, dice, Koike and Moeba-style baits have become a real technique
What movement makes modern finesse baits trigger strikes
Why jighead minnows took over part of the jerkbait’s role
When a Neko rig may outperform a shaky head or wacky rig
Why the Ned rig and drop shot remain dependable fish catchers
Why Matt is reducing his use of Texas rigs and Carolina rigs
Why tubes, crankbaits and spinnerbaits may be underrated
When jigs, swim jigs and bladed jigs still belong on the deck
How specialized hooks and internal weighting change a soft plastic’s fall
How long to test a new lure before deciding it does not work
How to separate genuine tournament trends from tackle-industry hype
My complete 5 hour course on How to Get Better at Bass Fishing: How to Get Better at Bass Fishing (Full Co...
Tackle & Gear in This Video
Core Tackle Hover Rig
https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Core_...
Core Tackle Weedless Hover Rig
https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Core_...
Core Tackle Ozark Rig
https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Core_...
Core Tackle Dice Rig
https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Core_...
Core Tackle Wacky Shot
https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Core_...
Core Tackle Weedless Wacky Shot
https://coretackle.com/products/weedl...
Core Tackle TUSH Ultimate Swimbait Hook
https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Core_...
Berkley MaxScent Moeba
https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Berkl...
Berkley PowerBait MaxScent Flat Worm
https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Berkl...
Berkley PowerBait Pit Boss
https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/berkl...
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Chapters
0:00 Which Bass Lures Should You Replace?
5:45 Are Urchin and Dice Baits Here to Stay?
14:22 Are Spinnerbaits and Crankbaits Coming Back?
17:04 Why Jighead Minnows Replaced Jerkbaits
18:52 Why Urchin Bait Movement Triggers Bass
23:20 How to Tell Real Lure Trends From YouTube Hype
26:48 How Long Should You Test a New Lure?
28:41 The Quiet Confidence Baits Pros Still Use
30:44 How to Simplify an Overloaded Tackle Box
34:30 Buy, Hold or Sell Bass Lures
35:19 Is the Ned Rig Still Worth Throwing?
38:16 Shaky Head vs Neko Rig
40:45 Do Pros Still Use the Drop Shot?
42:10 Why Tube Baits Are Coming Back
44:13 Is the Texas Rig Losing Ground?
46:43 Wacky Rig vs Neko Rig
48:00 Is the Carolina Rig Still Worth It?
49:42 Are Topwaters and Frogs Still Core Baits?
52:06 How Tournament Schedules Shape Lure Trends
54:12 Are Jigs Still Worth Throwing?
56:05 When Swim Jigs Still Dominate
58:01 Spinnerbait vs Bladed Jig
1:03:00 Confidence Baits vs Better Options
1:04:19 How Hover and Ozark Rigs Change the Fall
1:09:42 How to Rig Dice and Urchin Baits
Catch More Bass podcast with Tom Redington. Audio podcast version available on Apple, Spotify and other major podcast platforms. New episodes Mondays at 2 PM Central.
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Bass Lures to Replace (Even Though They Still Work)
Tom Redington
28,994 views
How do you know when a bass lure that still catches fish should be replaced by a better option? This episode compares today’s best bass lures and rigs with proven standbys, including the Ned rig, shaky head, Neko rig, drop shot, Texas rig, Carolina rig, tube, crankbait, spinnerbait, jig, swim jig, bladed jig and urchin-style baits. You’ll learn which techniques still deserve a place in your boat, which now have more efficient alternatives and which new bass baits are legitimately changing how pros catch fish.
Tournament pro, daily fishing educator and Core Tackle partner Matt Stefan has a close view of what is working in major tournaments, what is gaining attention on YouTube and what anglers are actually keeping tied on. He explains how he evaluates a new lure, why some effective baits are losing ground and why several overlooked classics may be ready for a comeback.
You’ll Learn
Why a bait can still catch bass without being your best option
Why urchin, dice, Koike and Moeba-style baits have become a real technique
What movement makes modern finesse baits trigger strikes
Why jighead minnows took over part of the jerkbait’s role
When a Neko rig may outperform a shaky head or wacky rig
Why the Ned rig and drop shot remain dependable fish catchers
Why Matt is reducing his use of Texas rigs and Carolina rigs
Why tubes, crankbaits and spinnerbaits may be underrated
When jigs, swim jigs and bladed jigs still belong on the deck
How specialized hooks and internal weighting change a soft plastic’s fall
How long to test a new lure before deciding it does not work
How to separate genuine tournament trends from tackle-industry hype
My complete 5 hour course on How to Get Better at Bass Fishing: How to Get Better at Bass Fishing (Full Co...
Tackle & Gear in This Video
Core Tackle Hover Rig
https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Core_...
Core Tackle Weedless Hover Rig
https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Core_...
Core Tackle Ozark Rig
https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Core_...
Core Tackle Dice Rig
https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Core_...
Core Tackle Wacky Shot
https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Core_...
Core Tackle Weedless Wacky Shot
https://coretackle.com/products/weedl...
Core Tackle TUSH Ultimate Swimbait Hook
https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Core_...
Berkley MaxScent Moeba
https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Berkl...
Berkley PowerBait MaxScent Flat Worm
https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Berkl...
Berkley PowerBait Pit Boss
https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/berkl...
Save 10% on MillerTech lithium batteries and all other products: https://tinyurl.com/MillerTech10off
Chapters
0:00 Which Bass Lures Should You Replace?
5:45 Are Urchin and Dice Baits Here to Stay?
14:22 Are Spinnerbaits and Crankbaits Coming Back?
17:04 Why Jighead Minnows Replaced Jerkbaits
18:52 Why Urchin Bait Movement Triggers Bass
23:20 How to Tell Real Lure Trends From YouTube Hype
26:48 How Long Should You Test a New Lure?
28:41 The Quiet Confidence Baits Pros Still Use
30:44 How to Simplify an Overloaded Tackle Box
34:30 Buy, Hold or Sell Bass Lures
35:19 Is the Ned Rig Still Worth Throwing?
38:16 Shaky Head vs Neko Rig
40:45 Do Pros Still Use the Drop Shot?
42:10 Why Tube Baits Are Coming Back
44:13 Is the Texas Rig Losing Ground?
46:43 Wacky Rig vs Neko Rig
48:00 Is the Carolina Rig Still Worth It?
49:42 Are Topwaters and Frogs Still Core Baits?
52:06 How Tournament Schedules Shape Lure Trends
54:12 Are Jigs Still Worth Throwing?
56:05 When Swim Jigs Still Dominate
58:01 Spinnerbait vs Bladed Jig
1:03:00 Confidence Baits vs Better Options
1:04:19 How Hover and Ozark Rigs Change the Fall
1:09:42 How to Rig Dice and Urchin Baits
Catch More Bass podcast with Tom Redington. Audio podcast version available on Apple, Spotify and other major podcast platforms. New episodes Mondays at 2 PM Central.
YouTube: Catch More Bass Podcast
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2QGQyLE...
Follow Tom for More Bass Fishing Content
Facebook: Facebook: TomRedingtonFishing
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Some links are affiliate links and help support the channel with a small commission for me, at no extra cost to you.
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