BUYER'S GUIDE: JIGS AND JIG TRAILERS ( FLIPPING TO FINESSE )

Our buyer's guide series continues with this in-depth look at jig fishing. From swim jigs to flipping jigs, from football to finesse, we're covering the best jigs, trailers, and colors for every situation! Come along as we explore the different styles, what they're for, and how to choose the best options for your lake. 

You don't need to feel overwhelmed about jig fishing. Choosing the right bait for the job is actually quite simple. Listen to our descriptions of each jig and only try the baits that best apply to you. We're keeping our trailers even simpler with just 1 or 2 recommendations for each style. Whether you're fishing thick vegetation in Florida or crystal clear water on the Great Lakes, we've got you covered with this buyer's guide. 

Below you'll find links to all the jigs, trailers, and rods in the order they appear in the video. We've included our favorite weight and colors for each to take even more of the guess work out. Whether you're watching this video for yourself, or to help you shop for a loved one, the links below will help you find the different options easily. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

SWIM JIGS... 

Jig- Dirty Jigs California Swim Jig (3/4 oz): http://bit.ly/2auXfmx

Colors: Crappie, Tactical Shad, Alabama Bream

Trailer- River2Sea D Walker 120: http://bit.ly/2NwqBmz

Colors: PB Red, Shamrock Shad, Silver Side

Jig- Dirty Jigs Swim Jig (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2dIVUMd

Colors: Black and Blue, Bluegill, Tactical Shad

Trailer- Gambler EZ Swimmer: https://bit.ly/2OLlyUf

Colors: Electric One, Silver Shadow, Killer G

FLIPPING JIG... 

Jig- Dirty Jigs No-Jack Flipping (3/4 oz): http://bit.ly/2fx8YBI

Colors: Hematoma, Blackend Blue, The Go To

Trailer- Reaction Innovations Kinky Beaver: http://bit.ly/2XQ1kJ1

Colors: Penetration, Tramp Stamp, Magic Craw Swirl

PITCHING JIGS... 

Jig- Dirty Jigs Pitchin Jig (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2amL3of

Colors: Brown Craw, Green pumpkin Craw, The Go To

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

Colors: Green Pumpkin Red, Magic Craw Swirl, Tramp Stamp

Jig- Dirty Jigs Compact Pitchin Jig (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2hAIyCV

Colors: The Go To, Green Pumpkin Craw, Molting Craw

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

Colors: Green Pumpkin Red, Green Pumpkin

FOOTBALL JIGS... 

Jig- Bass Patrol Living Rubber Football (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2Hbyf5x

Colors: Brown Green Pump, Brown Orange, Brown Purple

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

Colors: Cinn black purp, Green Pump Purple

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

Colors: The Go To, Supermatt Brown, Molting Craw

Trailer- Big Bite Baits Double Tail: http://bit.ly/2qS1YtE

Colors: Tilapia

FINESSE JIG... 

Jig- Dirty Jigs Finesse Jig (5/16 oz): http://bit.ly/2eJinXo

Colors: Alabama Craw, Canterbury Craw, The Go To

Trailer- Netbait Paca Chunk: http://bit.ly/2d8mIXx

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Green Pumpkin Red

MICRO JIGS... 

Jig- Keitech Tungsten Football (3/8 oz): http://bit.ly/2FDQ3o1

Colors: Brown Purple, Green Pumpkin Black

Trailer- Netbait Tiny Paca Chunk: http://bit.ly/2d8mIXx

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Green Pumpkin Red

Jig- Jewel Baits Pee Wee Football (5/16 oz): https://bit.ly/2IkGi20

Color: First Down, Hail Mary, PB&J

Trailer- Z Man TRD BugZ: http://bit.ly/2oiavEE

Colors: Canada Craw, MudBug, Green Pumpkin

Jig- Nishine Lures Finesse Football (3/8 oz): https://bit.ly/3gIKmrz

Color: Copper Craw, Watermelon Candy

Trailer- Z Man TRD CrawZ: http://bit.ly/2U9vx6P

Colors: Canada Craw, Green Pumpkin

PITCHING/FLIPPING COMBO... 

Rod- Megabass Orochi XX Braillist: http://bit.ly/2OSVNwH

Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

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

FOOTBALL JIGS... 

Rod- G Loomis GLX 844C MBR: http://bit.ly/2gqziwT

Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

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

BUDGET JIG COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano SLX 7'5" Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2mGp1Vc

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

Line- Sunline Fluorocarbon 17 lb: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

MICRO JIGS... 

Rod- Shimano Curado 6'10" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2gUWTft

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

Line- Sunline Super FC 12 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

BUYER'S GUIDE: BFS (BAIT FINESSE SYSTEM) RODS, REELS, AND TACKLE

Bait Finesse is here to stay! Many anglers are wondering what BFS is for, and how to apply it to their fishing. In today's Buyer's Guide we're covering our favorite BFS rods and the reels for casting ultralight presentations. Then we're looking at some of our favorite baits for this method. If you've not experienced the bait finesse system for ultralight fishing, you're missing out on a lot of fun!

BFS has been around for many years but it took a huge leap into the limelight when Shimano launched their Curado BFS earlier this year. Suddenly, BFS became available to the masses at an affordable price. If you're not familiar with BFS the concept is very simple. Essentially, anything you've ever done with a spinning rod, can now be done with a bait caster, and with even more precision. 

Below you'll find links to all the rods, reels, and baits discussed in the video. We've included favorite sizes and colors where applicable to make it as easy as possible for you to find the items you want. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

BFS REELS... 

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

-KastKing Zephyr Bait Finesse: https://bit.ly/3cy03ij

BFS RODS...

-Dobyns Sierra Ultra Finesse: https://bit.ly/3C4PWgc

Model: 7' Light (700)

-Shimano Expride: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Model: 7'2" ML+ (Medium Light+)

-Shimano Zodias: https://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

Model: 7'2" ML (Medium Light)

-Megabass Destroyer P5: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

Model: Z Crank Elseil

-G Loomis IMX Pro Crankbait: http://bit.ly/2og0BmK

Model: 864 CBR DF (7'2" MH Deep Flex)

LINES... 

Fluorocarbon- Sunline Super FC (6-8 lb): http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

Braid- Power Pro Spectra (10 lb): http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

BFS TEXAS RIGGING... 

Weight- Swagger Tungsten Vader 1/16 oz: http://bit.ly/2NjDYtV

Heavy Wire Hook- Owner Rig-N-Hook Size 1: http://bit.ly/2BnniXN

Light Wire Hook- Owner J-Light Size 1: https://bit.ly/3HDg0SH

DROPSHOT RIGGING... 

Hook- Owner Mosquito Light (Size 4 or 6): http://bit.ly/2zQVKx3

Weight- Swagger Tungsten (1/8 oz): http://bit.ly/2UY7cgx

NED HEADS... 

Tungsten- Swagger Flanders (1/10th): http://bit.ly/2KcIB6M

Lead- Z Man OG (1/32 - 1/16th): https://bit.ly/3nyFyZc

NED/TEXAS RIG SOFT BAITS... 

-Savage Gear Ned Salamander: https://bit.ly/3rSNi8g

Colors: Green Pumpkin Purple Copper, Mojito

-Z Man TRD CrawZ: http://bit.ly/2U9vx6P

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Canada Craw

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

Colors: Sprayed Grass, Green Pumpkin, Canada Craw

-Zman TRD TicklerZ: http://bit.ly/2mGyDAC

Colors: Canada Craw, Houdini, The Deal

MICRO SWIMBAIT... 

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

Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad

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

CRANKBAITS...

-Rapala Ultralight Crank: https://bit.ly/3qSt14V

Colors: Chrome, Shad

-Rapala Ultralight Shad Crank: https://bit.ly/3DS6rgx

Colors: Chrome, Shad, Clown

-Lucky Craft 0.3 and 0.5: https://bit.ly/3DDZmjs

Colors: BE Gill, BP Golden Shiner, Japan Craw

-Megabass Z-1 Crank: https://bit.ly/2Y9dkHB

Colors: Kasumi Ito, Wild Craw, Mat Craw 2

-Megabass Z-2 Crank: https://bit.ly/3fsxn9G

Colors: Kasumi Ito, Wild Craw, Mat Craw 2

TOPWATER... 

-Rapala Ultralight Popper: https://bit.ly/3FzvsNP

Colors: Chrome, Clown, Yellow Perch

-Whopper Plopper 60: http://bit.ly/2bsPbQV

Colors: Phantom Shad, Monkey Butt, Bone

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

Matt's NEW PB! Didn't Expect This Fish To Bite!

Matt has no idea he's about to catch his PB! You just never know what's going to bite when you're out on the lake! Come along for a fun day of bass fishing full of all sorts of other random species catches as well! The transition from Fall to Winter is a great time to be on the water!

This would have been a really fun day of bass fishing but it got even better when a giant Walleye decided to make an appearance on the first stop of the morning! Too much fun! Today was unseasonably warm so Matt was able to power fish all day long. He caught fish on the Alabama Rig and several different underspins. The key to his success today was retrieve speed. As the temperatures rose, so did the fish's desire to chase the baits. 

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

THE ALABAMA RIG...

Rig- Hog Farmer Tactical Flex Bladed: https://bit.ly/38xd1es

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

Dummy Baits- Lil Spanky: http://bit.ly/2d0dpU8

Colors: Albino

Swimbaits- Keitech 4.8" Fat: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl

EXPOSED UNDERSPIN... 

Head- Picasso Single Barrel (3/16 oz): https://bit.ly/3py2s0v

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

Colors: Sexy Shad, TW Ghost Shad

WEEDLESS UNDERSPIN... 

Head- Owner Flashy Swimmer (3/0): http://bit.ly/2e8O4Y7

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

Color: Albino Shad

ALABAMA RIG COMBO... 

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

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

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

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

UNDERSPIN SPINNING COMBO... 

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

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

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

Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 10 lb: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

UNDERSPIN CASTING COMBO... 

Rod- G Loomis IMX Pro 883C BJR: http://bit.ly/2QurcHi

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

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

Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 15 lb: 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

How To Catch Bass In Winter! (Beginner To Advanced)

Do you want to catch bass this Winter? Whether you're trying it for the first time or you fish all Winter long, these tips will help you be more successful on the water. Come along for a day on the water and watch as Tim explores likely Winter areas, then sits down and gives an in-depth description of fish movements throughout the Winter months. 

Catching bass is all about understanding their movements. Tim starts out by catching a nearly 5 lb Smallmouth with no background information on this fishery. He doesn't have "secret spots" or friends telling him what do to, he's simply running the areas that bass congregate on as water temperatures drop, and it works. You can do this too! Pay close attention as he details how fish leave shallows and position on outside structures. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits Tim threw in today's video. We've included the exact colors and weights for each. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. You'll also find links to related Winter fishing videos if you want a better understanding of the baits we use in cold water. 

CRANKBAIT... 

Bait- R2S Tactical DD 75 Crankbait: http://bit.ly/37dclbX

Colors: Ghost Minnow, Glass Minnow

ALABAMA RIG... 

Rig- Hog Farmer Tactical Flex Bladed: https://bit.ly/38xd1es

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

Dummy Baits- Lil Spanky: http://bit.ly/2d0dpU8

Colors: Albino, Silver Shad

Main Baits- Keitech 4.8" Fat: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

UNDERSPIN... 

Bait- Keitech 4.3" Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Color: TW Ghost Shad

Hook- Owner Flashy Swimmer 3/0: http://bit.ly/2e8O4Y7

MAP CARDS FOR ELECTRONICS...

-Humminbird LakeMaster Plus: http://bit.ly/2Dk5Erc

-Navionics HotMaps Platinum: http://bit.ly/2ZitTiR

WINTER LURE VIDEOS... 

If you're looking for a more detailed list of the baits to throw this time of year, check out these related videos for ideas.

-Top Baits For November Bass Fishing: https://youtu.be/8TQmEu3zQb8

-Top 5 Baits For December Bass Fishing: https://youtu.be/RDeyTJ_iSqI

"BANG FOR THE BUCK" CRANKBAIT COMBO... 

Rod- G Loomis GCX 845 CBR: https://bit.ly/2G5Bc86

Reel- 13 Fishing C2 (7.5:1 Speed): https://bit.ly/2NlzZhg

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

BUDGET UNDERSPIN COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano SLX 6'10" Medium: http://bit.ly/2mGp1Vc

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

Line- Sunline FC Fluorocarbon 15 lb: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

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