Make Fishing FUN Again With These Easy Tricks!

We're headed to a secret little lake, come along! The post spawn can be a difficult time for anglers, but it doesn't need to be! With the right techniques and some downsized baits, you can have a ton of fun! Come along as Matt sticks a bunch of fish on bait finesse and topwater!

This is the place where the Karashi trend really kicked off. This special little bait triggers bites in ways we've never seen from other lures! Matt mixes in some of our other favorites like the underspin, tiny craw, and topwater, and suddenly its a recipe for a fun day on the water!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear Matt used throughout the day. We've included exact sizes and colors, as well as the specifics of the rods and reels. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.


RELATED VIDEOS...

•Karashi In Depth Video: https://youtu.be/R4oTU0CmJ-8

•Bait Finesse Tricks For Spring Bass Fishing: https://youtu.be/ZtNLOOg7GzI


THE KARASHI...

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

Colors: HT Ito Wakasagi KS, GLX Frozen Pink


POPPER...

•Damiki Umpa 40: https://bit.ly/42XSQkD

Color: Real Shad


MINI 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


STEALTH CRAW...

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

Color: Green Pumpkin/Black Blue


•ZMan Finesse Bulletz: https://bit.ly/4cHyEsv

Size: 1/10th oz


TOPWATER...

•Megabass Giant Dog X: https://bit.ly/2yU84eE

Color: Sexy French Pearl


KARASHI COMBO...

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

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

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


MINI UNDERSPIN COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Poison Adrena 6'10" Light: https://bit.ly/3WE4yQ3

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

Leader– Sufix 832 Braid (10 lb): https://bit.ly/3vbtuDw

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


STEALTH CRAW COMBO...

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

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

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

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


GIANT DOG X COMBO...

Rod– Dobyns Xtasy 7'2" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/36fIHCg

Model: DRX 723 C

Reel– Abu Garcia Zenon MG–X: https://bit.ly/4dv7WT0

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

Leader– Sufix Advance Mono (12 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

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