Gene is probably the most well known fishing specific YouTuber out there. His content is always of high quality, and he is up front about his goal is teaching. After all, it his motto: “Teaching the World to Fish”.

Gene Jensen has monthly gear recommendation videos not included below


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How to Fish the Drop Shot Rig 2 Ways

  • Open Hook Style - 1 and 1/0 size
  • Weedless Hook Style
  • Prefer teardrop sinker
  • There is a particular way to tie the hook
  • For open style - Nose hook or wacky rig the worm
  • For weedless - hook it like texas rig (Favorite)
  • Lift when setting the hook - don't jerk it