FInesse Swimbait Tricks To Catch More Bass!

Matt is teaching while catching giant bass! Don't miss this! He's throwing small paddle tail swimbaits and getting monster bites when he gets inspired and stops what he's doing to explain how subtle differences between popular swimbaits and swimbait hooks can make huge differences in your catch rates.  

There are a variety of finesse swimbaits on the market and many of them catch fish. So why do certain models always seem to shine? Are there times when you should cut one off and try a different style? How will switching from a bare head to a bladed head impact the bait? There is so much to understand about these small swimbaits that is often overlooked and as you'll see in today's video, it can have a huge impact on the size of fish you're catching!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits Matt was using, the exact heads, weights, and colors he discussed, as well as the specific rod models he was fishing with. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

TODAY'S SPARK SHAD...

Bait- Megabass 3" Spark Shad: http://bit.ly/2XcLZk4

Colors: Real, Baby Bass

Hook- Megabass Okashira Screw Head: http://bit.ly/2EpluSA

Size: 1/16 oz

TODAY'S KEITECH... 

Bait- Keitech 3.3 Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Color: SunGill

Hook- Dirty Jigs Guppy Head: http://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

Size: 1/8 oz

TODAY'S DARK SLEEPER... 

Bait- Megabass 3" Dark Sleeper (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2TyR1GT

Color: Wakasagi

OTHER FINESSE SWIMBAITS... 

-Keitech 4" Easy Shiner: http://bit.ly/2bxJK6H

Favorite Colors: Crystal Shad, Electric Shad

-Storm 3" Largo Shad: https://bit.ly/3vxP0NB

Favorite Colors: Sexy Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

FINESSE SWIMBAIT HEADS (Largest To Smallest)... 

-Dirty Jigs Tactical Finesse Head (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2Pqrq3n

-Owner Flashy Swimmer (1/0): http://bit.ly/2e8O4Y7

-Megabass Okashira Screw Head: http://bit.ly/2EpluSA

-Cool Baits Underspin (1/8 oz): http://bit.ly/2boS7QA

Dirty Jigs Guppy Head: http://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

MATT'S FIRST SPINNING COMBO... 

Rod- Megabass P5 Baby Plugging: https://bit.ly/2B7NyFj

Reel- Shimano Vanford 2000: https://bit.ly/2gu84t7

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

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

MATT'S 2ND SPINNING COMBO... 

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

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

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

DARK SLEEPER COMBO...

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

Reel- Shimano Aldebaran 50 MGL (HG): http://bit.ly/2fdX1Uy

Line- Sunline FC 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

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Texas Rig Tricks To Catch More Bass! (BEGINNER And ADVANCED)

Many anglers fail to understand how adaptable the Texas Rig really is. They may give it a few minutes without a bite and move on, never realizing what could have been with some minor changes. Today we're covering the different types of baits we use to fine tune the bite in different situations, ways that we modify the rig, and key baits that out fish all the others when things get tough.

The Texas Rig needs to be a staple in your bass fishing arsenal. From tiny bfs baits to heavy cover flipping, this rig will load the boat every month of the year if you understand how to leverage its fish catching ability. Pay close attention to Matt's favorite baits from each category as he goes in-depth about using this technique. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits shown in the video. We've included our favorite sizes and colors, as well as the gear we use to fish them. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

CREATURE BAITS... 

-Zoom Midsize Brush Hog: https://bit.ly/35Wtmst

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Watermelon Seed, Watermelon Candy

-Reaction Innovations Man Bear Pig: http://bit.ly/2s51oIV

Colors: Hematoma, Tramp Stamp, Green Pumpkin

-Netbait 4" Paca Slim: http://bit.ly/2M5cuGF

Colors: Black Shadow Flare, Green Pumpkin, Alabama Craw

-Keitech Crazy Flapper 3.6 or 4.4: http://bit.ly/2c3cXrp

Colors: Double Trouble, Green Pumpkin Fire, Green Pumpkin

STICK BAITS...

-Yamamoto Senko: http://bit.ly/2axAmNS

Colors: Green Pumpkin Blk Flk, Green Pumpkin Watermelon Lam, Baby Bass

Sizes: 5" and 6"

CURLY TAIL WORMS... 

-Zoom Ol' Monster: http://bit.ly/2adPtjs

Colors: Junebug, Candy Bug, Junebug Red

-Netbait C-Mac Curly Tail: https://bit.ly/2OxtIzR

Colors: Junebug, Red Bug

-Keitech MadWag 8" Long: https://bit.ly/3dkFMLl

Colors: JuneBug, Blue Fleck

DEAD ACTION/PROFILE BAITS... 

-Reaction Innovations Sweet Beaver: http://bit.ly/29W3RZW

Colors: Tramp Stamp, Green Pumpkin Red

-Big Bite Baits BFE: https://bit.ly/2Ce0tf7

Colors: Tilapia, Hematoma, Green Pumpkin

-13 Fishing Ear Tail Invader: https://bit.ly/3vdNznG

Colors: Black and Tan, Cold Cuts, OG Sour

-Big Bite Baits Flying Squirrel: http://bit.ly/2sn1FaT

Colors: Tilapia, Tilapia Magic, Watermelon Red

FINESSE BAITS...

-Zman TRD CrawZ: http://bit.ly/2U9vx6P

Colors: MudBug, Green Pumpkin, Green Pumpkin Orange

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

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Canada Craw, Mud Bug

-Molix Freaky Flex: https://bit.ly/3yfpl0D

Colors: Watermelon Candy, Green Pumpkin

TEXAS RIG WEIGHTS AND PEGS... 

-Swagger Tungsten Vader Worm Weights: https://bit.ly/3c28mks

-Swagger Tungsten Vader Flippin Weights: http://bit.ly/2NjDYtV

-VMC Sinker Stops: https://bit.ly/38XLQd4

TEXAS RIG HOOKS...

All Around and Big Worm- Gamakatsu Superline EWG: http://bit.ly/2ac92XG

Light All Around- Gamakatsu EWG Wide Gap: http://bit.ly/2d07gvp

Punching- Owner HayMaker Wide Gap: https://bit.ly/3Muie8j

Punching- Owner Jungle Wide Gap: http://bit.ly/2sBsR1Z

BFS and Big Worm- Owner Rig-N-Hook: http://bit.ly/2BnniXN

BFS - Owner J Light: https://bit.ly/3HDg0SH

FAVORITE PUNCHING COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Expride 7'11" XH: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel- Metanium MGL 150B (XG): https://bit.ly/34HlAAk

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 65 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

ALL-AROUND TEXAS RIG COMBO... 

Rod- G Loomis GLX 894C JWR: http://bit.ly/2gqziwT

Reel- Shimano Curado 200K HG: http://bit.ly/2tHewEh

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 50 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 20 lb Mono: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

BAIT FINESSE TEXAS RIG COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Zodias 7'2" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

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

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

BUDGET TEXAS RIG COMBO... 

Rod- St. Croix Bass X 7'4" Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/2r0xWAs 

Reel- Shimano SLX 150 (HG): http://bit.ly/2NfdOnk

Line- Sunline Super FC 15 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

WANT TACTICALBASSIN GEAR??

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

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Tube Fishing Tricks - How To Catch More Bass Right Now!

The tube is the forgotten bait! Most of us great up throwing them but many anglers don't even think to throw them anymore. If you're guilty of abandoning the tube, its time to change your ways! Tube jigs, finesse tubes, tube baits, whatever you call them... these baits are fish catchers every day of the year and today we're showing you how we dial them in to catch bigger bass no matter where we go!

Whether you're flipping heavy cover in the South, fishing deep points in the West, or chasing Smallmouth on flats in the North, the tube should have a permanent place in your arsenal. These adaptable baits will catch fish in virtually every situation. Even if they're not a mainstay in your arsenal, when the going gets tough you can rely on a tube to put fish in the boat. The key to these baits is understanding when to switch between the different styles and rigging options to keep catching fish. 

Below you'll find a breakdown of the exact baits and heads we use when fishing a tube. We've included the exact sizes, weights, and colors we fish in each situation. We've also included some of our favorite tube fishing gear. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

TOURNAMENT TUBES... 

-Dry Creek 3.5": http://bit.ly/2cJwI6r

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Green Pumpkin Purple Copper Flake

-Gitzit Fat Tube 3.5": http://bit.ly/2MLZIZR

Colors: Brown Craw Salt and Pepper, Green Craw Salt and Pepper

FLIPPING TUBES...

-Big Bite Tour Flipper: https://bit.ly/3htKA6h

Colors: 1099, Green Pumpkin, Black Blue Silver

FULL BODY/DOUBLE DIP TUBES... 

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

Colors: Juvenile Goby, Dark Melon Purple, Ten Point

-Big Bite Baits Tour Tube: http://bit.ly/32e23VR

Colors: Green Pumpkin Blue, Green Pumpkin Purple Copper Flake

-Savage Gear Goby Tube: https://bit.ly/33QGXzy

Colors: Light Pumpkin Blk Purp, Green Pumpkin, Crawfish

FINESSE TUBES... 

-STH 2.5" Finesse Tube: https://bit.ly/3aU0oeU

Colors: Juvenile Goby, Dark Melon Purple, Ten Point

NED TUBES...

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

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Mud Bug

-Z Man TRD Tubez: http://bit.ly/2DbJB8s

Colors: Drews Craw, Green Pumpkin

TUBE HEADS... 

-Blade Runner Inhaler Head: https://bit.ly/2NX7nYr

Size: 1/0 or 2/0 Hook

-Freedom Tackle Tube Jig Heads: https://bit.ly/3OX4GnS

Sizes: 2/0 Hook

-Bite Me Flat Eye Tube Head: http://bit.ly/2diyVXK

Sizes: 3/16, 1/4 oz

-Bite Me Tackle Big Dude Jr: https://bit.ly/3w0dzEO

Sizes: 3/8 oz

-Bite Me Tackle Big Dude Goby Head: http://bit.ly/2CV3o7S

Sizes: 3/8 and 1/2 oz

G LOOMIS TUBE COMBO... 

Rod- G Loomis NRX+ 872S JWR: https://bit.ly/2dX9zjv

Reel- Shimano Twin Power FD 3000: https://bit.ly/3df3hX5

Line- Power Pro 15 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

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

ST. CROIX TUBE COMBO... 

Rod- St. Croix Legend Elite 7'6" Medium: http://bit.ly/2pjJWMA

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

Line- Power Pro 15 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

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

MEGABASS TUBE COMBO...

Rod- Megabass Orochi XX 7'4" Enforcer: http://bit.ly/2XkVoej

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

Sunline SX1 16 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2tn8EzQ

Leader- Sunline Super FC 8 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BUDGET TUBE COMBO... 

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

Reel- Shimano Sahara FI 2500: http://bit.ly/2XhhM43

Line- Sunline Super FC 8 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

WANT TACTICALBASSIN GEAR??

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Fluke Rigging Tricks From Shallow To Deep! (You Need To Try The Nose Hook)

Soft jerkbaits are amazing! If you know how to adjust your rigging you can fish a fluke as a topwater, just below the surface, or 20+ feet deep. You can fish it in the deepest cover on heavy tackle, or in open water on your lightest spinning rod. These baits are incredibly adaptable and will catch fish in every lake around the country! If you're not taking advantage of the Fluke's ability to catch fish this time of year, you're missing out!

The power of the fluke is its adaptability. In today's video Tim shows how you can use different rigging and different brands of soft jerkbaits to achieve different actions and reach different depth ranges. There are dozens of brands that make soft jerkbaits and a variety of hooks that can work, but today we're providing you with our EXACT components so you can fish with confidence when you head to the lake.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits (including our favorite colors), exact hooks, and rigging components for each method. We've also included our favorite gear for fishing these baits in different scenarios. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

ZOOM FLUKES...

-Zoom Fluke: http://bit.ly/2OFjvjx

Colors: Albino, Smokin Shad, Electric Shad

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

Colors: Albino, Smokin Shad

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

Colors: Albino, Smokin Shad, Electric Shad

OTHER SOFT JERKBAITS...

-Yamamoto D Shad: https://bit.ly/3lG1b7T

Colors: Smoke Shad, Pearl White, Olive Shad

-ZMan 5" Jerk Shad: https://bit.ly/3yRocN0

Colors: Bad Shad, Smelt, The Deal

-Strike King Caffeine Shad: http://bit.ly/2jjyvzr

Colors: Pearl Blue, Smokey Shad, Pearl White

BIG SOFT JERKBAITS...

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

Colors: Albino, Smokin Shad

-Zman 7" Jerk Shad: https://bit.ly/3yRocN0

Colors: Smokey Shad, Pearl

NOSE RIGGING HOOKS AND COMPONENTS...

Standard- Gamakatsu Finesse Wide Gap (1/0): http://bit.ly/2aKGmHM

Weedless- Owner Jungle Wacky (1/0): https://bit.ly/2VKZl9U

Spring- Owner CPS Spring (Medium): http://bit.ly/2b2YgDf

TEXAS RIGGING HOOKS...

Small Flukes- Owner 2/0 Rig N Hook: http://bit.ly/2BnniXN

5" or Super Flukes- Gamakatsu 4/0 Superline EWG: http://bit.ly/2ac92XG

7" or Magnum Flukes- 6/0 Owner Jungle Wide Gap: http://bit.ly/2sBsR1Z

NAIL WEIGHTS AND KEEPERS...

-Gamakatsu Silicone Stoppers: https://bit.ly/3Nrrtqs

Size: Large or XL

Lead Nail- VMC Neko: https://bit.ly/2Xx8K8R

Tungsten Nail- Swagger Pagoda: http://bit.ly/2iGNSFW

TEXAS RIG FLUKE COMBO...

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

Reel- Shimano Curado 150 MGL: https://bit.ly/2TQHwrP

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 40 lb: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 15 lb: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

NOSE HOOK SPINNING COMBO...

Rod- Megabass Orochi XX Ronin: http://bit.ly/2XkVoej

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

Line- Sunline SX1 Braid 20 lb: http://bit.ly/2tn8EzQ

Leader- Sunline Super FC 10 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

NOSE HOOK BFS COMBO...

Rod- Dobyns Sierra BFS 7' Light (700): https://bit.ly/3C4PWgc

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

Line- Sunline Super FC 10 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BUDGET FLUKE FISHING COMBO...

Rod- St. Croix Bass X 7'4" Heavy: http://bit.ly/2r0xWAs

Reel- Shimano SLX 150 XT HG: http://bit.ly/2BRTYL8

Line- Power Pro 40 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 15 lb Mono: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

WANT TACTICALBASSIN GEAR??

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

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

RELATED VIDEOS...

-Fluke Rigging (with Donkey Rig): https://youtu.be/Pja8h3Q3wsA

-Double Fluke Rig Tricks: https://youtu.be/_fnSwwJoDsM