WINTER FINESSE Fishing Tricks! How To Catch Bass NOW!

Winter fishing doesn't have to be hard! Even when its cold you can catch bass all day. Every Winter we rely on the same few confidence baits to get us the bites we need and you can too. Here's what you need to know!

When the cold sets in the finesse gear becomes a major factor! You'll still find us power fishing throughout the day but the effectiveness of the jig, ned rig, and dropshot cannot be argued. Today Tim is showing you his key confidence baits and explaining the retrieves he uses to get bit, no matter how cold the water may get. 

Below you'll find links too the exact baits shown in the video. We've included our favorite colors, sizes, and the heads we use to rig them. We've also included some of Tim's favorite rod and reel combos for fishing these techniques. 

FOOTBALL JIG...

Jig– Dirty Jigs 5/8 oz Finesse Football: http://bit.ly/2d2apsm

Color: Supermatt Brown, Canterbury Craw, The Go To

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

Color: Cinn Blk Purp, Green Pump Purple Copper

MICRO JIG…

Jig– Keitech 3/8 oz Tungsten Football Jig: http://bit.ly/2FDQ3o1

Color: Brown Purple, Green Pumpkin Blue

Trailer– ZMan TRD Crawz: http://bit.ly/2U9vx6P

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Mud Bug

HULA GRUB...

Bait– Yamamoto Hula Grub: http://bit.ly/2d7SpgG

Color: Green Pumpkin Black, Cinnamon Blk Purp

Head– Swagger Tungsten Football: https://bit.ly/3jur4Ko

Size: 1/2 oz

NED RIG...

•Yamamoto Ned Senko: https://bit.ly/3BIjwL2

Color: Green Pumpkin Blk, Electric Shad

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

Color: Desert Craw, TW Black Blue Pumpkin

•ZMan Football Ned Head: https://bit.ly/3Ej3Kpm

Size: 1/8 oz

MICRO FINESSE NED RIG...

•ZMan Micro Finesse TRD: https://bit.ly/3d8bmBm

Colors: Green Pumpkin, The Deal

•ZMan Micro Finesse Shroomz Head: https://bit.ly/3QDdlw7

Size: 1/15 oz.

DROPSHOT...

•Netbait 3" Jr Crush Worm: https://bit.ly/3Q3mmyz

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Bang

•Yamamoto 3" Shad Shaped Worm: https://bit.ly/3vafYg7

Colors: Smallmouth Magic, Monster Shad

•Owner Mosquito Light Hook: http://bit.ly/2zQVKx3

Size: 2

•Swagger Tungsten Pencil Weight: http://bit.ly/2UY7cgx

Size: 1/4 oz

HAIR JIG...

•Spro Phat Fly: http://bit.ly/2mboisG

Color: Baby Bass, Grey Ghost

FOOTBALL JIG COMBO...

Rod– Megabass Orochi XX 7'5" EMTF: http://bit.ly/2OSVNwH

Reel– Shimano Curado 70 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2apmDJt

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro 30 lb: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Maxima Ultragreen 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

ULTRA HIGH END FINESSE COMBO...

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

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

Line– Sunline SX1 12 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2tn8EzQ

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

BUDGET FINESSE COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Mojo Bass 6'8" Medium: https://bit.ly/3UFPcaO

Reel– Shimano Sedona FI 2500: http://bit.ly/2wgh50Z

Line– Sunline Super FC 6 lb: http://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 hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

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

Cold Water Bass Fishing Tricks! 19 Degrees and We're Still Power Fishing!!

Come along for a wild day on the water!! Its 19 degrees but the fish are biting! Matt is using a high speed reel in freezing cold temperatures to trigger a feed response in Bass when nothing else is working! This trick works and you can do it too!!

We talk a lot about the power of speed cranking in cold water. Today you get to see it first hand! Matt manages to catch a couple jig fish along the way but for the most part can't get bit on anything. When he picks up the crankbait on an 8:1 reel and starts burning it, the fish start reacting!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits we used throughout the day. We've included information like weight, color, trailers, as well as the gear we were using to fish them. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

CRANKBAIT...

•River2Sea Tactical DD75 Crankbait: http://bit.ly/37dclbX

Color: True Shad

Hook Upgrade: Owner ST-35: http://bit.ly/2g8uCMj

Size: 2

FINESSE SWIMBAIT...

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

Color: Real

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

Size: 1/8 oz, 1/0 Hook

FOOTBALL JIG...

Bait– Keitech 1/2 oz Tungsten Football: http://bit.ly/2FDQ3o1

Color: Green Pumpkin Blue

Trailer– Damiki 3" Air Craw: https://bit.ly/3AvRsZJ

Color: Green Pumpkin Black

BLADE BAIT...

•Damiki Vault: http://bit.ly/2rnO7e2

Size: 1/2 oz

Color: Black Holo

MATT'S CRANKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis IMX Pro 906 CBR: http://bit.ly/2og0BmK

Reel– Shimano Bantam MGL A (XG): https://bit.ly/2H44yjG

Line– Sunline Crank FC (12 lb): https://bit.ly/3fohguC

MICRO FOOTBALL JIG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 6'10" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/32IrXqE

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

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro 20 lb: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Sunline Super FC 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

FINESSE SWIMBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 7'2" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/3AFcaFF

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

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

Winter Bass Fishing Is Fun! Here's How We Catch Them!

Epic fishing in early Winter! These fish started feeding when it got warm! Come along for a fun day on the water as we adapt to changing conditions and catch a ton of fish with power techniques! 

This time of year most anglers start slowing down or even put their gear away. That's a huge mistake! Fishing during the Fall to Winter transition can be amazing! There's less angling pressure than Spring and there are still a ton of fish to be caught! From glide baits to lipless, these fish were still feeding like it was early Fall!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits Matt used throughout the day. We've also included the exact hooks and equipment he was using with the lipless. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

GLIDE BAITS...

•GRatt Sneaky Pete: http://bit.ly/2RYCPFe

Color: John Pearl Hitch

•River2Sea S Waver 168: http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh

Color: I Know It

LIPLESS CRANKBAIT...

•Jackall TN 60: http://bit.ly/2lqAwjh

Color: SG Threadfin

LIPLESS HOOK UPGRADES...

Split Ring– Owner Hyperwire: http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX

Size: 3

Hook– Owner ST–35: http://bit.ly/2g8uCMj

TN 70: Size 4

TN 60: Size 6

LIPLESS COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis IMX Pro 855C CBR: http://bit.ly/2og0BmK

Reel– Shimano Curado 70 MGL: https://bit.ly/2apmDJt

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro 30 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Sunline Saltimate 16 lb Shock: https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2

S WAVER COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 7'6" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/32IrXqE

Reel– Shimano Curado 200K (HG): http://bit.ly/2tHewEh

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

Leader– Sunline Saltimate 20 lb Shock: https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2

BUDGET SMALL GLIDE COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Mojo Bass 7'4" Heavy: https://bit.ly/3wQ93Zn

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... 

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

Where Do Bass Hide In Winter? (And The Tricks We Use To Catch Them)

Bass are making their final transition, are you ready?? The shallow fish are vanishing and surface activity is coming to an end. Where has everything gone? The lake seem so dead but guys are still catching giant bass! Don't get left out, here's what you need to know... 

The Winter transition brings completely different bass behavior. Fish will move toward deep water access where there are ample food sources. You'll find them on the ends of deep points, on the edges of steep slopes near narrow "pinch points", and in featureless lakes, sitting out in the "hollows". The fish use these areas because they can move up and down the water column quickly with changing weather and there is typically an abundance of baitfish in these key locations as well. 

There are a variety of ways to catch these fish. You can catch them with traditional methods like jigs, small swimbaits, or a dropshot. But you can also go against the grain and catch them with big baits, or a variety of reaction baits. Below you'll find links to the exact baits that we rely on this time of year. to catch our fish. We've included our favorite colors and sizes for each, as well as some budget gear that will help you throw these baits effectively. 

Also, if you missed Tim's "Top 5 Baits For December" video you can see it here: https://youtu.be/ucnztbv1Y7k

ALABAMA RIG...

Bladed– Hogfarmer Tactical Flex Bladed: https://bit.ly/38xd1es

Non Bladed– HogFarmer Tactical Flex: https://bit.ly/3vhpSez

Heads– Matt Allen Swimbait (1/8 oz): http://bit.ly/29RrTYN

Baits– Keitech 4.8" Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Dummy Baits– Netbait Little Spanky: http://bit.ly/2d0dpU8

SPEED CRANKBAITS…

•Megabass Deep X 300: http://bit.ly/2sSQHpt

Color: Sexy Ayu, MB Gizzard

•River2Sea Tactical DD 75: http://bit.ly/37dclbX

Color: Clearwater Minnow, True Shad

•Spro Rock Crawler: http://bit.ly/2NFPA5t

Color: Phantom Green, Phantom Watermelon

BIG SWIMBAITS...

•Savage Gear 8" RTF Trout (Fast Sink): https://bit.ly/33GROg1

Color:  Dirty Silver, Trout

•Huddleston 8" Trout (ROF 12): http://bit.ly/2azFTon

Color: Rainbow Trout, Hitch

SMALL SWIMBAITS...

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

Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl

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

Size: 1/8 oz, 1/0 Hook

FINESSE FOOTBALL JIG...

Bait– Dirty Jigs 1/2 oz Finesse Football: http://bit.ly/2d2apsm

Color: Supermatt Brown, The Go To

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

Color: Cinn Black Purp, Green Pumpkin Blk

Bait– Yamamoto Hula Grub: http://bit.ly/2d7SpgG

Color: Green Pumpkin Purple and Copper

Hook– Gamakatsu Football (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2CTXHHt

NED RIG BAITS...

•ZMan Finesse TRD: http://bit.ly/2hs4RtR

Color: Green Pumpkin, Green Pumpkin Goby

•Yamamoto 3" Ned Senko Floater: https://bit.ly/3BIjwL2

Color: Electric Shad, Green Pumpkin Watermelon

NED RIG HEADS...

•ZMan Ned Lockz HD: http://bit.ly/2kIgRYK

Size: 1/10

•ZMan Ned Football: https://bit.ly/3Ej3Kpm

Size: 1/8

BUDGET SPEED CRANKING COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Mojo Glass 7'4" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2YIxLy5

Reel– Shimano SLX XT (HG): http://bit.ly/2BRTYL8

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

BUDGET SWIMBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano SLX A 7'8" Heavy: http://bit.ly/3QbMjvs

Reel– Shimano Cardiff A 300: http://bit.ly/2cvhtMO

Line– Power Pro Braid (65 lb): http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader– Maxima Ultragreen (30 lb): http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

BUDGET NED RIG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Intenza 7' medium Light: http://bit.ly/2s7kaQn

Reel– Shimano Miravel 3000: https://bit.ly/3QZnwL5

Leader– Sunline Super FC (7 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... 

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