This Trick Catches Spring Bass When Its Tough! (Fishing The Extremes)

Come along for a fun day of bass fishing! Tim starts out catching fish with a free rig, but when the bite slows in the afternoon he turns to one of our favorite tricks! He pulls out the two extremes, in this case its a Magdraft Swimbait (big bait) and a Karashi (micro bait), and uses that combination to locate and catch fish long after the bite window had closed.

Using the "two extremes" approach will almost always show you where the fish are. Often times they'll eat the big bait, but if they're not willing to bite they're still likely to follow. The micro bait doesn't have the drawing power, but if you get it around the fish they're sure to eat it. This combination allows you to find the fish, then catch them, even when the bite is tough. Keep it in mind the next time you're fishing and the bite comes to an abrupt halt.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits Tim used throughout the day. We've also included the rods and reels he relied on for the various lures. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

FREE RIG COMPONENTS...

Bait– XZone Adrenaline Craw Jr (3.5"): https://bit.ly/3ebTO5h

Colors: Green Pumpkin Blk Flake

Hook– Owner Cover Shot HD: https://bit.ly/36Gunbf

Sizes: 2/0

Weight– Zappu Pinfree Shot Tungsten: https://bit.ly/48750Kw

Size: 3/16 oz

WACKY RIG...

•Yamamoto 5" Senko: https://bit.ly/2axAmNS

Color: Natural Shad

•Gamakatsu G Finesse Wacky Head: https://bit.ly/2faIevI

Size: 1/8 oz

MICRO CREATURE...

•ZMan TRD Bugz: https://bit.ly/2oiavEE

Color: Green Pumpkin

•Swagger Tungsten Worm Weight: https://bit.ly/3JuGesv

Size: 1/16 oz

•Owner Rig N Hook: https://bit.ly/2BnniXN

Size: 1

MICRO TWITCH BAIT...

•Megabass Karashi: https://bit.ly/3LwMGS7

Color: Kasumi Ito KS

SWIMBAITS...

•Megabass 6" Magdraft: https://bit.ly/2CANTU7

Color: Pro Blue Chart

•River2Sea S Waver 168: https://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh

Color: Cali Hitch

•Huddleston Deluxe 68 Weedless (ROF 12): https://bit.ly/3GnqbuF

Color: Black Gizzard Shad

BFS CREATURE COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 6'8" Light: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel– Shimano Curado BFS: https://bit.ly/2QGRVF2

Line– Seaguar InvizX (6 lb): https://bit.ly/2oVsG2Y

FREE RIG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 7'2" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel– Shimano Aldebaran MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2fdX1Uy

Line– Sufix 131 Braid (30 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF

Leader– Sunline Super FC (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

S WAVER COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Zodias 7'5" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

Reel– Shimano Bantam MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2H44yjG

Line– Sufix 832 (50 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Sufix Advance (17 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

KARASHI COMBO...

Rod– Cashion Icon 7' Light: https://bit.ly/3mLIIes

Reel– Shimano Curado BFS: https://bit.ly/2QGRVF2

Line– Sufix 131 Braid (6 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF

Leader– Sunline Super FC (6 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to hats and hoodies! It's all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here...

TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

Bass Fishing Is Changing!! You Need To Learn These 3 Rigs!!

Don't get left behind! Bass fishing is changing faster than ever before! Over the past couple years, these 3 rigs have exploded onto the stage and are taking over bass fishing. If you're a tournament angler, you need to know how to do them. If you're a fun fisherman, it's still a really good idea to figure these "new" techniques out, and add them to your arsenal.

Every few years a fresh technique comes along and you can catch a ton of bass while it's new. Right now there are three, and you don't want to miss any of them! Free rigging will get you bit year round when fish are difficult to catch and lethargic. Mid strolling, also known as "jig and minnow", "strolling", "moping", "damiki rigging", and many other names... is revolutionizing fishing for the time being. And hover rigging is the fun fisherman's secret weapon. If you're willing to slow down with this technique, it will catch fish when literally nothing else will!

Below we've broken down our favorite components for each rig, as well as a couple rod and reel combos we use to fish them effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

FREE RIG COMPONENTS...

Light Wire Hook– Hayabusa Round Bend: https://bit.ly/3Zbo8Ty

Sizes: 2/0 for small profiles, 4/0 for large

Wide Gap Hook– Gamakatsu Offset EWG: https://bit.ly/2d07gvp

Sizes: 3/0 - 4/0

Light Weight– Zappu Pinfree Shot Tungsten: https://bit.ly/48750Kw

Size: 1/8 - 3/16 oz

TOP 3 FREE RIG BAITS...

•XZone Adrenaline Craw Jr (3.5"): https://bit.ly/3ebTO5h

Colors: Green Pumpkin Blk Flake, Tilapia

•OSP DoLive Beaver: https://bit.ly/3ECnepu

Colors: Green Pumpkin Pepper, Watermelon Pepper

•GeeCrack Bellows Gill: https://bit.ly/3PUJgbL

Colors: Electric Shad, Green Pumpkin Blue Flake

DAMIKI RIG...

•Damiki Rig Jighead: https://bit.ly/2tg1ajm

Size: 1/8 - 3/8

•Damiki Armor Shad: https://bit.ly/2VQ7g6o

Size: 2.5 - 3"

FAVORITE MID STROLLING HEADS...

•Owner Range Roller: https://bit.ly/42cqaUR

Sizes: 3/16 oz, 1/4 oz, 1/32 oz

•Dirty Jigs Guppy Head: https://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

Sizes: 1/8 oz, 1/0 Hook, 1/4 oz, 3/0 Hook

FAVORITE MID STROLLING BAITS...

•Hog Farmer 3.5" - 4.5" Spunk Shad: https://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Colors: Electric Shad, Ghost Minnow, Sexy Shad

•Yamamoto Scope Shad: https://bit.ly/3MVUjBH

Colors: Natural Shad, Sexy Shad

•Duo Realis 3" Finder Shad: https://bit.ly/47EAYws

Colors: Smoke Silver Purple, Ice Fish

HOVER RIG JIG HOOKS...

•Gambler Hover Hook: https://bit.ly/3QTmjHd

Size: 1/16 - 1/8

•Core Tackle Weedless Hover Rig: https://bit.ly/3sefRSc

Size: 1/32 - 3/32

HOVER RIG COMPONENTS...

•Ryugi Hover Shot Hook: https://bit.ly/3QRk4UJ

Size: 3, 2

•Ryugi Weedless Hover Shot Hook: https://bit.ly/3MUFaR8

Size: 2, 1

•Reins Tungsten Nail: https://bit.ly/3Qvfv3Z

Size: 3/32 - 1/96

FAVORITE HOVER RIG BAITS...

•Yamamoto 4" Senko: https://bit.ly/2axAmNS

Colors: Natural Shad, Baby Bass

•Roboworm 4" Sculpin: https://bit.ly/39hyrzL

Colors: Hologram Shad, Oxblood Light Red

•Missile Baits 4" Magic Worm: https://bit.ly/3T7dHgB

Colors: Blueback Secret, Ed's Orange

FAVORITE FREE RIG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 7'2" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel– Shimano Aldebaran MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2fdX1Uy

Line– Sufix 131 Braid (30 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF

Leader– Daiwa Hidden FC (12 lb): https://bit.ly/3ILKXH0

FAVORITE MID STROLLING COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 6'8" Medium: https://bit.ly/2osaj3q

Reel– Shimano Sustain FJ 3000: https://bit.ly/3BQLlNP

Line– Sufix 131 Braid (10 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF

Leader– Sunline Super FC (7 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

FAVORITE HOVER RIG COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis NRX+ 901 SJR: https://bit.ly/2RB0oJP

Reel– Shimano Stella FK 2500: https://bit.ly/38LaK2u

Line– Sunline Super FC (5 lb): http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BUDGET ALL AROUND COMBO...

Rod– Shimano SLX 7' Medium Light: https://bit.ly/2AdvIC1

Reel– Shimano Nasci FC 2500: https://bit.ly/2g278cC

Line– Seaguar InvizX (8 lb): https://bit.ly/2oVsG2Y

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to hats and hoodies! It's all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here...

TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

The Best Bait Finesse (BFS) Tricks For Spring Bass Fishing!

You have to try these first couple tricks! Whether you prefer spinning tackle, or bait finesse gear, these ultra light baits work like magic in the Spring! Bass can't resist these downsized finesse lures, especially on tough lakes with a lot of fishing pressure. If you haven't tried BFS fishing yet, you're missing some of the best bass fishing there is!

The bait finesse system is a method of casting ultra light lures with baitcasting rods and reels. This isn't trying to fish lighter line on your existing setups, this is a completely different method of fishing. These casting combos are more capable than most spinning rods, when it comes to throwing the micro baits. But what you really need to understand is this fishing method will put the FUN back in bass fishing for you!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits, rods, reels, and gear we use for Spring BFS fishing. We've linked them in the exact order Matt talked about them, and even included our favorite colors for the baits. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

THE BUDGET COMBO...

Rod– Cashion Element Series: https://bit.ly/48w69eC

Model: 6'10" Medium Light

Reel– Shimano Curado BFS: https://bit.ly/2QGRVF2

Speed: 8:1

Line– Daiwa Hidden FC: https://bit.ly/3ILKXH0

Size: 7 lb

THE HARD BAITS...

•Megabass Karashi: https://bit.ly/3LwMGS7

Colors: HT Setsuki Chiayu, Kasumi Ito KS, HT Moroko KS

•Shimano 39F Tiny Crankbait: https://bit.ly/45Pj3Dd

Colors: Clear Green Craw, Sleeper Shad

•Megabass Griffon SRX BFS Crankbait: https://bit.ly/3qOyDj6

Colors: Phantom Green Craw, Mat Craw 2, Crack Sand

MATT'S BUZBE STORAGE BOXES...

Karshi Box– Buzbe Colony 15: https://bit.ly/3sr7aVn

Hook Box– Buzbe Colony 28 Terminal: https://bit.ly/3QxM6V1

CRAW BAITS...

•ZMan TRD CrawZ: https://bit.ly/2U9vx6P

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Green Pumpkin Orange

•Reins 2.5" Ring Craw: https://bit.ly/3U0OQvC

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Green Pumpkin Blue

CRAW RIGGING...

•ZMan NedLockz EWG: https://bit.ly/3OWdp9W

Size: 1/10 oz

•Reins Tungsten Slip Sinker: https://bit.ly/3Kx0Fqz

Size: 1/16 oz

•Owner Rig N Hook: https://bit.ly/2BnniXN

Size: 1/0

WACKY SENKO...

•Yamamoto 5" Thin Senko: https://bit.ly/43d1Tgn

Colors: Green Pumpkin Black, Baby Bass

•Hayabusa Wacky Hook: https://bit.ly/3UjDZx0

Size: 1

SOFT JERKBAIT...

•Jackall 3.5" Rhythm Wag: https://bit.ly/3NT6OvF

Colors: Golden Shad, Prism Shad

•BKK Chimera Hook: https://bit.ly/3IS3pwf

Size: 1/0

MATT'S KARASHI COMBO...

Rod– Cashion Icon 7' Light: https://bit.ly/3mLIIes

Reel– Shimano Curado BFS: https://bit.ly/2QGRVF2

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Sunline Super FC (7 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

ALL AROUND COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 6'8" Light: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel– Shimano Aldebaran BFS: https://bit.ly/3ryXKpR

Line– Daiwa Hidden FC (7 lb): https://bit.ly/3ILKXH0

HIGH END COMBO...

Rod– Megabass Destroyer P5 Pop X Stick: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

Size: 6'3" Ultralight

Reel– Shimano Aldebaran BFS: https://bit.ly/3ryXKpR

Line– Daiwa Hidden FC (7 lb): https://bit.ly/3ILKXH0

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

Targeting Spring Bass During Unstable Water Conditions (Storms, Flood, Dropping Water)

Come along for a fun day on the water as the guys target bass between storms. The lake is being lowered in preparation for another Spring storm and it has the bass on the move! These fish want to spawn but there's no opportunity with the water levels constantly fluctuating. Come along as Tim explains their movements and catches quality fish!

We love to power fish and cover water in Spring, but when we finally locate them it's time to slow down. Tim explains how he's using his Raptors (shallow water anchors) to creep along a shallow edge to catch more fish. Once the fish are located you can throw a variety of baits, as displayed by the guys catching them on both a glide bait and a dropshot from the same area. The key is locating an area where those fish can stabilize, regardless of which way the water is moving.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear the guys used throughout the day. We've included our favorite sizes and colors for each. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

SQUAREBILL CRANKBAIT...

•Bill Lewis ATV 1.5: https://bit.ly/41o3ctj

Color: Red Glitter Craw

SQUAREBILL COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Legend Tournament Carbon Cranker: https://bit.ly/3Iow9KV

Model: 7'2" Medium Heavy Moderate

Reel– 13 Fishing Concept C2: https://bit.ly/2NlzZhg

Line– Sufix 832 (30 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Sufix Advance Mono (17 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

GLIDE BAITS...

•River2Sea S Waver 168: http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh

Color: Warden Hitch

•Baitsanity Chimera Shad: https://bit.ly/44XiYvW

Color: Gizzard Shad

S WAVER COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 7'6" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel– Shimano Metanium MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro (65 lb): https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Seaguar Blue Label (20 lb): https://bit.ly/48EP2Hz

POWER SHOT...

Bait– MissileBaits 6" Magic Worm: https://bit.ly/3T7dHgB

Color: MissileMorning, Morning John

Hook– Owner Cover Shot HD (2/0): https://bit.ly/36Gunbf

Weight– Swagger Casting Pencil (1/4 oz): https://bit.ly/2YAoMuv

POWER SHOT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 6'10" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel– Shimano Curado 70 MGL (XG): https://bit.ly/2apmDJt

Braid– Sufix 131 (30 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF

Leader– Seaguar InvizX (15 lb): https://bit.ly/2oVsG2Y

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz