Finesse Fishing Rods & Reels | Buyer's Guide

Do you enjoy throwing that drop shot, tube, ned rig, senko, etc? This video is for you! From affordable budget rods to top of the line combos, we'll show you some great options to help take your finesse fishing to the next level!

Finesse is one of the few applications where we really stress spending as much as your budget will allow on the rod. If you have to save, save on the reel. Sensitivity is key when finesse fishing and there really is a difference between the various price points of fishing rods. 

The Rods from high-end to Budget Rods...

G Loomis NRX 852C: http://bit.ly/2hedqsq
Megabass Destroyer Addermine: http://bit.ly/2B7NyFj
G Loomis GLX 853C: http://bit.ly/2gqziwT
G Loomis GLX 852S: http://bit.ly/2A6HH3O
G Loomis GLX DSR 820S: http://bit.ly/2A6HH3O
Shimano Expride 7' Medium: http://bit.ly/2osaj3q
Dobyns Champion Extreme 742: http://bit.ly/29OVnDa
Shimano Zodias 7' Medium: http://bit.ly/2jOUXAO
Shimano Zodias 7' Medium Light: http://bit.ly/2jOUXAO
Dobyns Fury 702 Spinning: http://bit.ly/2e7HZPF

The Reels Matt Recommends...
Shimano Exsence 3000: http://bit.ly/2iMtscV
Shimano Ultegra 2500: http://bit.ly/2nfApml
Shimano Stradic CI4+: http://bit.ly/2gu84t7
Shimano Aldebaran 50 Casting Reel: http://bit.ly/2fdX1Uy

The Spinning Reels Tim Recommends...
Daiwa Luvias Air: http://bit.ly/2jllD06
Daiwa Certate: http://bit.ly/2hjRZXg
Shimano Sustain FI 2500: http://bit.ly/2v5ovAm

Braided Line...
Power Pro MaxCuatro: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Power Pro Hi-Vis: http://bit.ly/2g9c2GV
Sufix 832: http://bit.ly/2ae93Ji
Sunline SX-1: http://bit.ly/2tn8EzQ

Leader/Fluorocarbon...
Sunline Sniper Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju
Sunline Assassin Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm
AbrazX: http://bit.ly/2aaBBDX
Maxima UltraGreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Rod Sleeves...
The Rod Glove: http://bit.ly/2vnwYip
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Winter Bass Fishing Baits That Work!

Wondering how to catch bass this Winter? It can be tough but these techniques will make it a whole lot easier!

Tim gives a great run down of lures that work well in Winter in this quick video. Whether you're pond fishing, bank fishing, or trying to win a Bass Tournament, these tips will improve your catch rate during the cold Winter months. There are so many baits on the market its hard to know what to throw. This line up of baits are PROVEN fish catchers during the cold winter months. 

The Baits...
Huddleston 8" Trout: http://bit.ly/2azFTon
Keitech Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v
Owner Flashy Swimmer 5/0: http://bit.ly/2e8O4Y7
Blade Runner Underspin Head: http://bit.ly/29UVegz
Revenge Darthead for 2.8 Keitech: http://bit.ly/2cHMZbm

A-Rig Light Wire: http://bit.ly/2cq4pJQ
A-rig with Blades: http://bit.ly/2bgDGNu

Jerkbait- Jackall Rerange: http://bit.ly/2ge0qED
Jerkbait- Staysee 90: http://bit.ly/2dBzMmz
Jerkbait- megabass vision 110: http://bit.ly/2j31TKb

Football Jig: http://bit.ly/2d2apsm
Jig Trailer- Double Tail: http://bit.ly/2db9w1p
Jig Trailer- Beaver: http://bit.ly/29W3RZW
1/4 oz Ball Head: http://bit.ly/2dJAhec

Finesse Tube: http://bit.ly/2cJwI6r
Tube Head: http://bit.ly/2diyVXK

Bladerunner Spoon: http://bit.ly/2aKVLlG

Dropshot Worm: http://bit.ly/2awYSxM
Tim's Dropshot Hook: http://bit.ly/2zQVKx3
Matt's Dropshot Hook: http://bit.ly/2ahxJOr
Dropshot Weight: http://bit.ly/2oy7i24
5" Senko: http://bit.ly/2axAmNS

Here's one we missed...
SpyBait: http://bit.ly/2oeVG1m

If you're interested in a specific rod for one of these applications feel free to ask us in the comments and we'll give you a recommendation. Normally we include rods in the description but with so many different styles of baits, we just couldn't give recommendations for all of them.
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Here's what we wear...
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Sun Mask: http://bit.ly/2vgSsh4
Sun Shirt w/ Hood: http://bit.ly/2vgTOst
Light Fishing Pants: http://bit.ly/2foDx10
Horizon Sweater (Water resistant, great for layering): http://bit.ly/2gTC1oB
Anhydrous Rain Jacket: http://bit.ly/2uIWf5V
Anhydrous Rain Bib: http://bit.ly/2xxLDbW
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Equipment We Recommend...

Favorite Pliers: http://bit.ly/2tfxFvw
Favorite Split Ring Pliers: http://bit.ly/2fT4Qw0
Favorite Wire Cutters: http://bit.ly/2soB34k
Favorite life jacket: http://bit.ly/2odXXIP
Favorite sunglasses: http://bit.ly/2glE3eN
Hero5 Camera: http://bit.ly/2iwZqqU
ElectroSamson Scale: http://bit.ly/2f7QgQ9
Promar Net: http://bit.ly/2dh9xQP

Easy Hook Removal For Gullet and Gut Hooked Fish

Have you gut hooked a fish? Here is the fastest and safest way to remove the hook without injuring the fish. All you need is a pair of needle nose pliers and a little education and you'll be able to save every fish you catch. 

The method is simple. You simply need to reach the hook with needle nose pliers via the gill plate and rotate it until the hook is pointing down the throat toward the stomach. Now reach in through the mouth and gently pull the hook free. 

Gear For This Method...
Pliers- Shimano Brutas Needle Nose: http://bit.ly/2tfxFvw
Forceps for Tight Spaces: http://bit.ly/2hh2lW6
Aluminum Pliers (For Longevity): http://bit.ly/2wFFwB7

Gear In This Video...
Hook- Trokar Size 1 Dropshot Hook: http://bit.ly/2ahxJOr
Line- 8 lb Maxima Ultragreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9
Worm- Strike King Dream Shot: http://bit.ly/2aAoUoR

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The EASIEST Trick To Catch More Fish!

This trick is how guides and professional anglers catch more fish than everyone else.  Understanding how rod deflection works will instantly transform you from a decent angler to an amazing angler! Its so simple, anyone can do it! 

The key to this method is to establish how much rod deflection your lure is causing. Once you have the baseline established you're literally just watching for a change in deflection. It doesn't matter how sensitive the rod is because this is purely a visual indicator. 

If you begin using this method you will instantly begin catching more fish. Its so simple, anyone can do this and it makes all the difference!

The Gear Tim was using in this video...

Rod- Dobyns 742 DX Spinning: http://bit.ly/29OVnDa
Reel- Shimano Stradic CI4+: http://bit.ly/2gu84t7
Line- 10 lb Sufix 832 Braid: http://bit.ly/2ae93Ji
Leader- 8 lb Maxima Ultragreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9
Hook- Trokar Size 1 Dropshot: http://bit.ly/2ahxJOr
Weight- 1/4 oz Tungsten Teardrop: http://bit.ly/2oy7i24
Worm- Strike King Dream Shot: http://bit.ly/2aAoUoR

Other Examples of rods that work extremely well for this technique when you begin expanding to other presentations...

Jig Fishing/Texas Rigs:
Shimano Expride 7'6" Heavy: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL
Dobyns 784 DX 7'8" Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2ab2kRX
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