Finesse Fishing Tricks For Cold Water! (How To Catch More Fish)

Your same old tricks won't work this Winter! If you're trying to catch bass the same way you do in Summer, you're in for some tough fishing! Winter fishing can be amazing but it requires a unique approach. Bass become more lethargic as water temperatures drop and subtle changes in your approach will make huge differences in your catch rate. 

Tim is covering 6 of his favorite finesse techniques and giving you the key detail that makes each method shine. If you want to be one of the anglers consistently catching fish all Winter long, pay close attention to the details. Tim learned each of these nuances through years of Winter fishing and is happily sharing them so you can enjoy your time on the water. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and rigging components for each technique. We've included our favorite colors, sizes, and gear where applicable. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

DROPSHOT... 

Bait- Netbait STH 3" Finesse Crush: https://bit.ly/3s5BcIn

Colors: Bang, Green Pumpkin, LON Goby Pearl

Hook- Owner Mosquito Light (Size 2): http://bit.ly/2zQVKx3

Weight- Swagger Tungsten 1/4 oz: http://bit.ly/2UY7cgx

NED RIG... 

Bait- Roboworm 3" Ned Worm: http://bit.ly/2j9F0Xy

Colors: TW Black Blue Pumpkin, Aaron's Green Pumpkin

Hook- Swagger Tungsten Flanders (1/10th): http://bit.ly/2KcIB6M

NEKO RIG... 

Bait- Yamamoto Senko 5": http://bit.ly/2axAmNS

Colors: Watermelon Copper Orange Red, Green Pumpkin Blk Flk

Hook- Owner Sniper Finesse Neko (1/0): http://bit.ly/2kfdv37

Weight- Swagger Tungsten Pagoda (3/64): http://bit.ly/2iGNSFW

Band- VMC Crossover Ring (7MM): https://bit.ly/3w0NYdz

BALL HEAD...

Bait- Yamamoto Senko 5": http://bit.ly/2axAmNS

Colors: Electric Shad, Green Pumpkin Blk Flk

Head- Missile Baits Ned Ball (3/16 oz): https://bit.ly/3e9HqSK

TUBES... 

Bait- Netbait STH 4" Tube: https://bit.ly/3aU0oeU

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Ten Point

Tube Head- Bite Me Flat Eye (1/4 oz): http://bit.ly/2diyVXK

FLOAT N FLY... 

Bait- Spro Phat Fly: http://bit.ly/2mboisG

Colors: Grey Ghost, Blue Shad

Bait- Cumberland Pro Float N Fly: http://bit.ly/2o9PE63

Colors: Grey White Blue Flash, Silver Shad Pearl Flash

Bobber- Thill Pro Series: https://bit.ly/3shJOiv

Stop- Thill Bobber Stop: https://bit.ly/30FTRCs

TIM'S DROPSHOT COMBO... 

Rod- G Loomis NRX+ 822 DSR: https://bit.ly/2RB0oJP

Reel- Shimano Exsence 3000: https://bit.ly/2iMtscV

Line- Sunline SX1 10 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2tn8EzQ

Leader- Sunline Super FC 6 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

"BANG FOR THE BUCK" FINESSE COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Zodias 6'9" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/2jOUXAO

Reel- Shimano Vanford 2500: https://bit.ly/2gu84t7

Line- Power Pro Braid 10 lb: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b 

Leader- Sunline Super FC 6 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BUDGET FINESSE COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano SLX 7' Medium Light: http://bit.ly/2AdvIC1

Reel- Shimano NASCI 2500: http://bit.ly/2g278cC

Line- Sunline Super FC 7 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

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BUYER'S GUIDE: DROPSHOT FISHING - BAITS, TACKLE, RODS

Today's buyers guide is all about dropshotting. Drop shot fishing is a great technique that every angler needs to know. You can keep it simple, or you can learn to fine tune it with changing conditions. Today we're exploring the different worms and swimbaits that work for this technique, and giving you some key tackle tips that make all the difference when you're fishing.

The concept of a dropshot rig is very simple. By suspending a bait up in front of the fish away from cover and protection, you increase the odds of the fish eating the bait. The details of actually applying this method to its full potential is what today's buyer's guide is all about. We've separated the baits into a handful of categories to help you understand when to use them. We've given our favorite baits in each category as well as the hooks we use to fish these baits effectively through changing conditions. 

Below you'll find links to the baits, terminal tackle, and rods we showed throughout the video. We've listed them in the order they appeared and included sizes, favorite colors, and any other pertinent details. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each.

PADDLE TAIL WORMS...

-Big Bite Bait Smallie Smasher 3.5": http://bit.ly/2ZpCOCY

Colors: Chick Magnet, Smoke Purple

-Netbait STH Junior Crush 3": https://bit.ly/3s5BcIn

Colors: Smokin Joe, Bang, LON Goby Pearl

-Berkley Flat Worm: https://bit.ly/3lAAorL

Colors: Natural Shad, Black Shiner

SHAD SHAPES... 

-Zoom Super Fluke Jr: http://bit.ly/2aqys0H

Colors: Albino, Smokin Shad

-Damiki Armor Shad: http://bit.ly/2VQ7g6o

Colors: Pure Gill, Tennessee Shad

FINESSE SWIMBAITS... 

-Megabass Hazedong 3": http://bit.ly/2CIwgzt

Colors: Tennessee Shad, Green Pumpkin Shad

-Keitech Easy Shiner 3": http://bit.ly/2bxJK6H

Colors: Electric Shad, Crystal Shad

STRAIGHT TAILS... 

-Roboworm 6" Straight: http://bit.ly/2asZyH3

Colors: Margarita Mutilator, Hologram Shad, Oxblood Light

-Roboworm 4.5" Fat Straight: http://bit.ly/2awYSxM

Colors: MMIII, Hologram Shad, Oxblood Light Red Flk

HOOKS... 

Light Wire Nose Hook- Owner Mosquito Light (Size 1): http://bit.ly/2zQVKx3

Heavy Wire Nose Hook- VMC Dropshot (Size 1): https://bit.ly/3oXxOz8

Weedless Hook- Owner Cover Shot (2/0): http://bit.ly/2ISr7bR

WEIGHTS... 

Traditional- Swagger Tungsten Pencil 1/4 oz: http://bit.ly/2UY7cgx

Tie On- Swagger Tungsten Casting Pencil 1/4 oz: http://bit.ly/2YAoMuv

Lead- QuickDrops 1/4 oz: http://bit.ly/2BjFCp3

HOOK KEEPER... 

-Cal Coast Cali Clips: http://bit.ly/2lNGGL9

FAVORITE DROPSHOT COMBO... 

Rod- G Loomis NRX+ 822 DSR: https://bit.ly/2RB0oJP

Reel- Shimano Exsence 3000: https://bit.ly/2iMtscV

Line- Sunline SX1 10 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2tn8EzQ

Leader- Sunline Super FC 6 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

"BANG FOR THE BUCK" DROPSHOT COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Zodias 6'9" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/2jOUXAO

Reel- Shimano Vanford 2500: https://bit.ly/2gu84t7

Line- Power Pro Braid 10 lb: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b 

Leader- Sunline Super FC 6 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BFS COMBO... 

Rod- Dobyns Sierra 7' Ultra Finesse: https://bit.ly/3C4PWgc

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

Line- Sunline Super FC 7 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BUDGET COMBO... 

Rod- St. Croix Bass X 6'10 ML Xfast: https://bit.ly/3xi0ren

Reel- Shimano NASCI 2500: http://bit.ly/2g278cC

Line- Sunline Super FC 7 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

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BUYER'S GUIDE: BFS (BAIT FINESSE SYSTEM) RODS, REELS, AND TACKLE

Bait Finesse is here to stay! Many anglers are wondering what BFS is for, and how to apply it to their fishing. In today's Buyer's Guide we're covering our favorite BFS rods and the reels for casting ultralight presentations. Then we're looking at some of our favorite baits for this method. If you've not experienced the bait finesse system for ultralight fishing, you're missing out on a lot of fun!

BFS has been around for many years but it took a huge leap into the limelight when Shimano launched their Curado BFS earlier this year. Suddenly, BFS became available to the masses at an affordable price. If you're not familiar with BFS the concept is very simple. Essentially, anything you've ever done with a spinning rod, can now be done with a bait caster, and with even more precision. 

Below you'll find links to all the rods, reels, and baits discussed in the video. We've included favorite sizes and colors where applicable to make it as easy as possible for you to find the items you want. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

BFS REELS... 

-Shimano Curado BFS: https://bit.ly/2QGRVF2

-KastKing Zephyr Bait Finesse: https://bit.ly/3cy03ij

BFS RODS...

-Dobyns Sierra Ultra Finesse: https://bit.ly/3C4PWgc

Model: 7' Light (700)

-Shimano Expride: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Model: 7'2" ML+ (Medium Light+)

-Shimano Zodias: https://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

Model: 7'2" ML (Medium Light)

-Megabass Destroyer P5: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

Model: Z Crank Elseil

-G Loomis IMX Pro Crankbait: http://bit.ly/2og0BmK

Model: 864 CBR DF (7'2" MH Deep Flex)

LINES... 

Fluorocarbon- Sunline Super FC (6-8 lb): http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

Braid- Power Pro Spectra (10 lb): http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

BFS TEXAS RIGGING... 

Weight- Swagger Tungsten Vader 1/16 oz: http://bit.ly/2NjDYtV

Heavy Wire Hook- Owner Rig-N-Hook Size 1: http://bit.ly/2BnniXN

Light Wire Hook- Owner J-Light Size 1: https://bit.ly/3HDg0SH

DROPSHOT RIGGING... 

Hook- Owner Mosquito Light (Size 4 or 6): http://bit.ly/2zQVKx3

Weight- Swagger Tungsten (1/8 oz): http://bit.ly/2UY7cgx

NED HEADS... 

Tungsten- Swagger Flanders (1/10th): http://bit.ly/2KcIB6M

Lead- Z Man OG (1/32 - 1/16th): https://bit.ly/3nyFyZc

NED/TEXAS RIG SOFT BAITS... 

-Savage Gear Ned Salamander: https://bit.ly/3rSNi8g

Colors: Green Pumpkin Purple Copper, Mojito

-Z Man TRD CrawZ: http://bit.ly/2U9vx6P

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Canada Craw

-Zman TRD BugZ: http://bit.ly/2oiavEE

Colors: Sprayed Grass, Green Pumpkin, Canada Craw

-Zman TRD TicklerZ: http://bit.ly/2mGyDAC

Colors: Canada Craw, Houdini, The Deal

MICRO SWIMBAIT... 

Bait- Keitech 2.8" Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad

Head- Dirty Jigs Guppy (1/8 with 1/0): http://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

CRANKBAITS...

-Rapala Ultralight Crank: https://bit.ly/3qSt14V

Colors: Chrome, Shad

-Rapala Ultralight Shad Crank: https://bit.ly/3DS6rgx

Colors: Chrome, Shad, Clown

-Lucky Craft 0.3 and 0.5: https://bit.ly/3DDZmjs

Colors: BE Gill, BP Golden Shiner, Japan Craw

-Megabass Z-1 Crank: https://bit.ly/2Y9dkHB

Colors: Kasumi Ito, Wild Craw, Mat Craw 2

-Megabass Z-2 Crank: https://bit.ly/3fsxn9G

Colors: Kasumi Ito, Wild Craw, Mat Craw 2

TOPWATER... 

-Rapala Ultralight Popper: https://bit.ly/3FzvsNP

Colors: Chrome, Clown, Yellow Perch

-Whopper Plopper 60: http://bit.ly/2bsPbQV

Colors: Phantom Shad, Monkey Butt, Bone

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BUYER'S GUIDE: NED RIG - BAITS, HOOKS, AND RODS FOR NED RIGGING!

Ned rigs have taken bass fishing by storm! If you're not fishing a ned rig for lethargic bass, you're losing to guys who are! What started out as a counter-culture way to catch fish on the cheap has morphed into one of the fastest growing categories in the sport. Today's buyer's guide is dedicated to this unique technique so you can see through the hype and find the key baits that consistently catch fish. 

The concept behind the ned rig is very simple. An angler rigs a very small "do nothing" worm on a mushroom head so it will stand up on the bottom and fishes it with as little movement as possible. Something about this basic method will catch fish when nothing else will. Since the inception of the technique, the market has become littered with adaptations for nearly every situation. So, what makes one ned worm better than another? Are there better baits for different situations? Are there key colors? Let's find out!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits, heads, and gear discussed in the video. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. We've included our personal preferences on weights, colors, and sizes so you know exactly what we're choosing when we hit the water. 

THE HEADS...

Tungsten- Swagger Flanders: http://bit.ly/2KcIB6M

Preferred Weight: 1/10th

Lead- Z Man Ned Lockz HD: http://bit.ly/2kIgRYK

Preferred Weight: 1/15th

Lead- Owner Block Head: http://bit.ly/2qL0A8n

Preferred Weight: 1/16th

ZMAN BAITS... 

-Finesse TRD: http://bit.ly/2hs4RtR

Colors: Green Pumpkin Goby, Canada Craw

-Finesse TRD BugZ: http://bit.ly/2oiavEE

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Mud Bug

-Finesse TRD TicklerZ: http://bit.ly/2mGyDAC

Colors: Canada Craw, Green Pumpkin

OTHER GREAT NED BAITS... 

-Roboworm 3" Ned Worm: http://bit.ly/2j9F0Xy

Colors: Desert Craw, TW Black Blue Pumpkin

-XZone Ned Zone: http://bit.ly/2mRiYhF

Colors: 309, Green Pumpkin Purple, Violet Secret

-Missile Baits Ned Worm: http://bit.ly/2XCOGwd

Colors: Bluetonium Green Pumpkin, Watermelon Red Core

-Savage Gear Ned Salamander: https://bit.ly/3rSNi8g

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Mojito

-Savage Gear Ned Goby Tube: https://bit.ly/313ewAq

Colors: Green Pumpkin Purple Copper, Mudbug

"BANG FOR THE BUCK" COMBO... 

Rod- Zodias 7'6" Light: https://bit.ly/2jOUXAO

Reel- Shimano Vanford 2500: https://bit.ly/2gu84t7

Line- Sunline Super FC 6 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

HIGHER END COMBO... 

Rod- G Loomis IMX Pro 882 NNR: http://bit.ly/2vVN6Zj

Reel- Shimano Exsence 3000: https://bit.ly/2iMtscV

Line- Sunline SX1 10 lb: http://bit.ly/2tn8EzQ

Leader- Sunline Super FC 6 lb Flurocarbon: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

TOP OF THE LINE COMBO... 

Rod- G Loomis Conquest 902S SJR: http://bit.ly/2BiGUNi

Reel- Shimano Stella 2500: http://bit.ly/2U8Pkzg

Line- Sunline Super FC 5 lb Flurocarbon: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BUDGET NED RIG COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Intenza 7'6" Light: http://bit.ly/2s7kaQn

Reel- Daiwa BG 2500: http://bit.ly/32Xscbb

Line- Sunline Super FC 7 lb Flurocarbon: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

WANT TACTICALBASSIN GEAR??

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