Winter A-Rigs (Beginner Tips AND Advanced Rigging Tricks)

Are you doing it wrong? Are you going down the bank mindlessly casting an A-rig? Winter is when the fine details of A-rig fishing become critical. Its time to focus on modifying your rigs to reach new depths and catch fish you can't target any other way. This isn't the same old A-rig info, its time to do things differently.

7 years ago the Alabama Rig hit the scene and shocked the tournament world. Anglers thought it was the end of the world and fishing would never be the same. While that has already proven itself to be ridiculous, the A-rig remains an incredible tool for Winter bass fishing.

When the reaction bite dies and you've resigned yourself to finesse fishing, there is still a shot that the A-rig will work. It works long after most other reaction offerings have lost their effectiveness. Don't be afraid to pick up an A-rig this Winter, make a few adaptions for the cold water conditions, and start slinging!

Below is a breakdown of the rigs, baits, gear, and storage options of the A-rig.

The Rigs...

Yum Flash Mob Jr.: http://bit.ly/2bgDGNu

G-Funk Baits Cali Rig: http://bit.ly/2nD76fw

The Heads...

Matt Allen Swimbait Head: http://bit.ly/29RrTYN

HD Swimbait Head: http://bit.ly/2SwNaJH

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

Hardware...

CPS Centering Pin (Medium): http://bit.ly/2b2YgDf

Owner Hyperwire Split Ring (Size 3 or 4): http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX

Spro Power Swivels: http://bit.ly/2ay0p7d

Tim's Preferred Combo...

Rod- G Loomis IMX Pro 7'6" Heavy (894): http://bit.ly/2R4f2Ud

Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL: http://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

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

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

All-Around A-Rig Combo...

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

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

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

Leader- 20 lb Power Pro: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

A-Rig Storage Options...

Plano A-rig Box: http://bit.ly/2DUvbJN

Red One A- Rigger: http://bit.ly/2nymWrO

Eye Surrender Pouch: http://bit.ly/2idps7n

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Underwater Footage of Giant Bass Eating Swimbaits and Jerkbaits!

Watch as big bass smash glide baits and ambush jerkbaits! Have you wondered what that "tick" on your line actually looks like? What are those bass doing down there? Let's head under water and find out!

Its amazing just how brutal these big largemouth can be. Above water you feel the "tick" of a bite but below the surface these predators are ambushing with incredible force! If the bass are schooling the strikes are even more ferocious!

We wanted to kick 2019 off with some fun! We know that Winter is a struggle for a lot of anglers. Stick to it and fish hard because this is the time of year that GIANT bass bite. Below is a break down of the baits you saw used in this video.

The baits in order of appearance...

River2Sea S-Waver Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh

Jackall Rerange Jerkbait: http://bit.ly/2ge0qED

Megabass Vision 110: http://bit.ly/2j31TKb

Lucky Craft Pointer DD: http://bit.ly/2e0sQj7

Hook Upgrades to maximize hookup ratio...

Glide Baits- Owner ST-56 Treble Hook: http://bit.ly/2cVg7xW

(Size 2 for S-waver 168 and size 1/0 for S-waver 200 and other popular glides)

Jerkbaits- Gamakatsu Aaron Martens Finesse Nano Treble: http://bit.ly/2dWWAut

(Size 5 for most jerkbaits, including all jerkbaits in this video)

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Happy New Year! What's Happening in 2019??

Happy New Year! Did you achieve your fishing goals in 2018? Do you have new goals for 2019? We want to hear all about it! Leave us a comment below and let us know your goals.

Goal setting is one of the biggest keys to success. Without clear goals you will flounder and lose focus. Set clear goals in life and in fishing for 2019 and it will be one of your best years yet!

2018 was a difficult year for us as individuals but a fantastic year for TacticalBassin. None of it would have been possible without the love and support from all of you! We look forward to an amazing 2019 as we continue to bring TacticalBassin to a lake near you. Follow along and be sure to come see us when we're in your town!

If you'd like to support TacticalBassin in 2019, bookmark this link and use it before you do your shopping at Tackle Warehouse throughout the year: http://bit.ly/2cTYYUa

Happy New Year!!

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Top 5 Baits To Catch Tough Winter Bass

Winter bass fishing offers a great shot at BIG bass! Unfortunately windy, blue-bird skies make it nearly impossible to get a bite. How do you combat these tough conditions? Matt explains 5 key techniques he applies to fool stubborn bass into biting during the cold water months.

Most anglers turn to finesse when tough conditions develop. This a great option that is often successful but its not mandatory. There are a handful of power fishing techniques that can be adapted for tough conditions.

Below is a break down of the baits (and colors) that Matt recommends for overcoming post-frontal conditions the next time you encounter them.

1) Ned Rig...

Worm: Z Man Finesse TRD: http://bit.ly/2hs4RtR

Head: Z Man Ned LockZ HD: http://bit.ly/2kIgRYK

Favorite Colors - Green Pumpkin, Junebug, Canada Craw

2) Dropshot...

Worm: Roboworm 4" Fat Worm: http://bit.ly/2awYSxM

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

Weight: Tungsten Dropshot: http://bit.ly/2oy7i24

Favorite Colors- Aarons Magic, MMIII, Peoples Worm

3) Finesse Underspin...

Swimbait: Keitech 2.8 Swing Impact Fat: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Underspin: Cool Baits (3/16 with 1/0 Hook): http://bit.ly/2boS7QA

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

Favorite Colors- Pro Blue Red Pearl, Tennessee Shad, Electric Shad

4) Jerkbait...

Jerkbait: Lucky Craft Staysees 90: http://bit.ly/2dBzMmz

Jerkbait: Lucky Craft Pointer 78DD: http://bit.ly/2e0sQj7

Hook: Aaron Martens Finesse Nano Treble (Size 5): http://bit.ly/2dWWAut

Favorite colors- Aurora Black, Chartreuse Shad, Nishiki, Ghost Minnow

5) Blade Bait...

Option 1: Silver Buddy: http://bit.ly/2AcTelj

Option 2: Vibe: http://bit.ly/2QRm7Ml

Option 3: Damiki Vault: http://bit.ly/2rnO7e2

Option 4: Molix Trago Vib: http://bit.ly/2Q5X4jf

Preferred Hook: Gamakatsu EWG Size 4: http://bit.ly/2cZrsbY

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