Underspins And Finesse Swimbait Tricks For Late Spring And Early Summer!

Some Swimbaits are way better than others, how do you know the difference?! Today we're comparing how different swimbaits move in the water, and when they will catch fish. We're also looking at how different head styles impact action, and when to use them. If you're tired of being confused, we're about to answer all your questions!

Finesse swimbaits are awesome! They catch large numbers of fish, and they catch giants too! It wasn't long ago that there were only 2 styles of finesse swimbait on the market... today it can take up an entire row at your local shop. So what's the deal? Which baits should you be using? And does that answer change throughout the year? Let's find out!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and heads Tim discussed in the video. We've included our favorite sizes and colors for each, as well as some of our favorite combos for fishing these lures. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

IF YOU COULD ONLY HAVE ONE...

•Dirty Jigs Tactical Mini Underspin: https://bit.ly/3JOd8UY

Size: 1/4 oz

•Xzone 2.75" Swammer: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl

FINESSE SWIMBAITS...

•Keitech Fat Swing Impact: https://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Size: 2.8" – 3.8"

Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl, Gizzard Shad

•Xzone Swammer: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Size: 2.75" – 4"

Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad, Tennessee Shad

•Crush City Mayor: https://bit.ly/43Uhyli

Size: 2.5" – 3"

Color: Shad, Gizzard Shad, Electric Shad

•Storm Largo Shad: https://bit.ly/3vxP0NB

Size: 3" – 3.5"

Color: Albino Shad, Gizzard Shad

COLD WATER SWIMBAITS...

•Megabass Spark Shad: https://bit.ly/2XcLZk4

Size: 3" – 4"

Colors: Silver Shad, Albino, Real

•Megabass Dark Sleeper: https://bit.ly/2TyR1GT

Size: 3" – 1/2 oz

Colors: Wakasagi, Haze, Donko

•ZMan TRD Gobyz: https://bit.ly/3P35U1R

Colors: Goby Bryant, The Deal

•Xzone Stealth Invader: https://bit.ly/43OrFJx

Colors: Natural Goby, Touchdown, 309

UNDERSPINS...

•Dirty Jigs Tactical Mini Underspin: https://bit.ly/3JOd8UY

Size: 1/8 – 3/8 oz

•Dirty Jigs Tactical Underspin: https://bit.ly/4bKgVQf

Size: 3/8 oz – 3/4 oz

•Owner Flashy Swimmer: https://bit.ly/2e8O4Y7

Size: 1/8 oz – 1/0

FINESSE SWIMBAIT HEADS...

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

Size: 1/0 Hook

•Dirty Jigs Tungsten HD Guppy Head: https://bit.ly/3WCfvSn

Size: 2/0 Hook

•Dirty Jigs Tactical Screwed Up Swimbait Head: https://bit.ly/3U5RsIx

Size: 3/16 – 3/8 oz

•Megabass Okashira Screw Head: https://bit.ly/2EpluSA

Size: 1/8 oz

BFS COMBO...

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

Reel– Daiwa PX BF70 BF Casting Reel: https://bit.ly/3y0fWw0

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

DARK SLEEPER COMBO...

Rod– Megabass P5 Dark Sleeper: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

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

Line– Sunline Super FC (12 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

MEGABASS SPINNING COMBO...

Rod– Megabass P5 7'6" Light+ Flyssa: https://bit.ly/3RmuKdN

Reel– Shimano Vanford 3000: https://bit.ly/2gu84t7

Line– Power Pro Braid (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2aFg46b

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 apparel and merch! See it here…

•TacticalBassin Apparel and Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

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

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

Finesse Fishing is sweeping bass fishing again! If you haven't experienced ultra finesse, in the form of BFS, now is the time! In today's video we're covering some of our favorite ways to use BFS gear effectively. From our favorite BFS baits, to rod, reels, and tackle, these ultralight presentations will make your fishing experience more fun!

If you're not familiar with BFS, anything you've done with a spinning rod can now be done with a bait caster. Plus, it's a lot of fun! BFS has been around for decades but has exploded into the US Market in the last few years. Even if you prefer spinning tackle, you can benefit from the new baits being designed for this category, so don't sleep on the BFS category!

Below you'll find links to the rods, reels, and baits discussed in the video. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

MEGABASS KARASHI...

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

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

DEDICATED KARASHI VIDEO...

•How To Fish The Karashi: https://youtu.be/R4oTU0CmJ-8

MICRO UNDERSPIN...

•Dirty Jigs Tactical Mini Underspin: https://bit.ly/3JOd8UY

Size: 1/8 oz

•Xzone 2.75" Swammer: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad

•Keitech 2.8" Fat Swing Impact: https://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad

CRANKBAIT...

•Megabass Griffon SR–X BFS Crankbait: https://bit.ly/3qOyDj6

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

WACKY RIG...

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

Colors: Green Pumpkin Black, Baby Bass, Watermelon Red

•VMC Crossover Rings: https://bit.ly/3w0NYdz

Size: 5

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

Size: 1

NED RIG CRAWS...

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

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Green Pumpkin Orange

•Great Lakes Finesse Snack Craw: https://bit.ly/4b8aeHo

Colors: Brown Pumpkin Special, GP Orange Lam

•Xzone Stealth Finesse Craw: https://bit.ly/4ckYPmX

Colors: Grass Craw, Tilapia, Green Pumpkin Blue

•ZMan Ned Lockz EWG: https://bit.ly/3OWdp9W

Size: 1/15 oz

MICRO TEXAS RIG...

•Xzone Stealth Finesse Creature: https://bit.ly/3M0BXOU

Colors: Green Pumpkin/Black Blue, Green Pumpkin Blue

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

Size: 1/0

•VMC Tungsten Worm Weight: https://bit.ly/3Vo2dbo

Size: 1/16 oz

THE 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 Curado BFS: https://bit.ly/2QGRVF2

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

ULTRALIGHT COMBO...

Rod– Dobyns Sierra 7'0" (700): https://bit.ly/3C4PWgc

Model: 7' Light Extra Fast

Reel– Daiwa Tatula BF70 BFS: https://bit.ly/4b7UbYM

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– Seaguar PEX8 JDM Braid (18 lb): https://bit.ly/3UEhhl2

Leader– 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 apparel and merch! See it here…

•TacticalBassin Apparel and Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

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

3 Winter Finesse Fishing Tricks To Catch More Fish!

These Winter finesse tricks can save your day! If you're struggling to get bit, it's time to adapt. Turning to finesse presentations isn't giving up, it's a smart choice to consistently catch Winter bass. Tim pays close attention to subtle details, as well as key sizes and colors when he's trying to fool fickle cold water bass!

Power fishing in Winter is really fun, but it doesn't always work. When fishing gets tough Tim focuses on 3 key concepts to get bit. Slowing Down, Downsizing, and Scent, are all critical pieces of the puzzle for cold water fish. From his football jig to his ned rig, there are subtle nuances that Tim believes give him an upper hand and today he's willing to share them with you.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits, including favorite colors, as discussed in the video. We've also links some of our favorite budget friendly rod and reel combos for these techniques. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

SCENT...

•Baitfuel 8 oz Gel: https://bit.ly/3Le5h2j

•Baitfuel Hardbait Scent Stick: https://bit.ly/3YQSLiJ

SHAKY HEAD...

•Netbait 4.75" Finesse Worm: https://bit.ly/43iBmzX

Colors: Kentucky Special, Green Pumpkin

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

Colors: Blueback Secret, Oxblood Grape

•Dirty Jigs Canterbury Shaky: https://bit.ly/2aFOs0V

Size: 1/8 – 3/16 oz

NED RIG...

•Xzone Stealth Finesse Craw: https://bit.ly/4ckYPmX

Colors: Grass Craw, Green Pumpkin Black

•Great Lakes Finesse Snack Craw: https://bit.ly/4b8aeHo

Colors: Green Pumpkin Purple, Green Pumpkin Red

•BKK Silent Chaser Ned Head: https://bit.ly/3ZvTJ2g

Size: 1/16 - 1/8 oz

DROPSHOT...

•Xzone Stealth Finesse Minnow: https://bit.ly/3yAOQfo

Color: Mooniest

•Big Bite Baits Smallie Smasher: https://bit.ly/2ZpCOCY

Colors: Smashed Goby, Smelt

•Damiki 2.5" Armor Shad: https://bit.ly/2VQ7g6o

Colors: American Shad, Pure Gill

FOOTBALL JIGS...

Jig– Dirty Jigs Finesse Football Jig (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2d2apsm

Color: Supermatt Brown, The Go To

Trailer– Yamamoto 5" Double Tail: https://bit.ly/2db9w1p

Colors: Green Pumpkin Black, Cinnamon Black Purple

Jig– Keitech Tungsten Football (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2FDQ3o1

Colors: Brown Purple, Dark Green Pumpkin

Trailer– Xzone Stealth Finesse Craw: https://bit.ly/4ckYPmX

Colors: Green Pumpkin Black, Tilapia

BUDGET SHAKY HEAD COMBO...

Rod– Daiwa Tatula XT 7' Medium: https://bit.ly/3n6Ojvx

Reel– Daiwa Fuego LT 2500: https://bit.ly/2yDmdtQ

Line– Sunline Super FC (8 lb): http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BUDGET DROPSHOT/NED COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Bass X 6'10" Med Light X Fast: https://bit.ly/3xi0ren

Reel– Shimano Miravel 2500: https://bit.ly/3QZnwL5

Line– Sunline Super FC (7 lb): http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BUDGET JIG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano SLX 6'10" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2mGp1Vc

Reel– Shimano SLX 70 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/3gIUCgJ

Line– Seaguar Red Label (12 lb): https://bit.ly/2LOVEwA

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to apparel and merch! See it here…

•TacticalBassin Apparel and Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

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

2 Strolling Tricks You Need To Know For Winter Bass!

The Jig And Minnow continues to sweep through bass fishing, but you'd better be ready to adapt to cold water! This technique continues to gain popularity by the day, and for good reason! Fish react to a straight tail bait being strolled past them, very similarly to the way they used to react to a paddle tail swimbait. The bite is wide open so you'd better capitalize while you can, because if not, everyone else will!

This technique is known by many names, but regardless of what you call it, it's working. It's not new, but it's erupted on the bass fishing scene over the last 3 years. Pairing a pin tailed or fork tailed minnow to a jighead and shaking it around bass is incredibly effective in the cold Winter months! If you want to stay consistent all Winter, you'll want to focus on smaller baits in natural colors, as well as much lighter heads than we use in Summer. We're also adapting our rod selection to these lighter offerings so that we can work them more effectively.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits Tim discussed in the video. We've included his favorite colors for each, along with some of the key rods (at different price points) that will fish these baits effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

WINTER STROLLING BAITS...

•Hog Farmer 4" Stroll Shad: https://bit.ly/3ALs7OI

Colors: Electric Shad, Ghost Minnow, Blue Gizzard

•Hog Farmer 3" Spunk Shad: https://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Colors: Electric Shad, Blue Gizzard, Ghost Minnow

•Crush City Mooch Minnow: https://bit.ly/3Yn4NR6

Colors: Shad, Gizzard Shad, Electric Shad

•Damiki 3" Armor Shad: https://bit.ly/2VQ7g6o

Colors: American Shad, Pro Blue

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

Colors: Electric Shad, Sexy Shad, Pro Blue

•Great Lakes Finesse Hover Minnow: https://bit.ly/3YkWsgL

Colors: Crush Shad, Iridescent

WINTER STROLLING HEADS...

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

Sizes: 3/64 – 1/0, 1/32 – 1/0, 1/16 – 1/0

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

Size: 1/8 oz

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

Size: 1/8 oz

•Great Lakes Finesse Sneaky Swimbait Head: https://bit.ly/46piwbK

Size: 1/8 oz

MAIN WINTER STROLLING COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 6'10" MSB: https://bit.ly/2osaj3q

Model: 6'10" Medium Extra Fast

Reel– Shimano Sustain FJ 2500: https://bit.ly/3BQLlNP

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

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (10 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

MID PRICED STROLLING COMBO...

Rod– Halo KSII Elite 6'10" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/32Rp9nh

Reel– Shimano Ultegra 2500 HG: https://bit.ly/2nfApml

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

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (10 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

BUDGET STROLLING COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick Eagle 7' Medium Light: https://bit.ly/3Lo1gKC

Reel– Shimano Miravel 2500: https://bit.ly/3QZnwL5

Line– Power Pro Braid (15 lb): https://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader– Sufix Advance (10 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to apparel and merch! See it here…

•TacticalBassin Apparel and Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

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