Four-minute video.

 

Pretty freakin cool technique-almost like the figure 8 for pike fishing--The only thing i believe is that the line is too short(i know needed for the sweeping technique you are using) but the hook up ratio may be higher just castin- Pretty cool though brotha Mike-

I remember watching that a while back.  My only changes would be like Bobby said to fish it with a little longer line length.  I would also fish it with a free spool with your thumb on the spool.  After you have the hookset, then engage the spool.  I use a similar technique on salt water fish that have soft mouths that tear easily (spadefish, speckled trout mostly).  Doing this helps me ensure the hookset is good but not too hard to tear a hole in their mouths.  Not an issue so much with bass but it would help reduce the chances of losing fish by ripping the lure out of their mouth.

Exactly Han--Still an amazing technique-Did ya see how agressively he is moving that bait--Fish dont know what to do except  attack it- They can sort out what it is after that-  Seems that the lower or more level you get to the water the better.Still pretty cool there Marty

I remember seeing this a while back.  Don't know if it would work in the upstate NY waters.  Have to give it a try.

I remember seeing this a while back.  Don't know if it would work in the upstate NY waters.  Have to give it a try.

 

Can't think of a reason why it wouldn't work in Upstate NY or anywhere else. I'm planning on trying it this season, although I've heard that it can tire out your arm pretty quickly. I would also think there would be more missed strikes because of the erratic lure movement.