Under Spins, Tail Spins, And Other Cold Water Fishing Tricks!

Still struggling to catch fish this Winter?? Don't worry! We haven't run out of tricks yet! In cold, off colored water nothing can compete with the vibration of a small blade. That could be a blade bait, an underspin, or a tail spin. Whatever you choose, the drawing power of that small blade will pull fish much farther than a stand alone bait. 

The power of vibration in cold water is remarkable. Fish will move farther for a small blade than they will for a bare swimbait. However, you don't want to take that to the extreme. If you switch to larger baits and bigger blades, you often lose the fish catching effectiveness. As we head through the brutal part of Winter, focus your attention on those small 2 to 3 inch baits with this technique. 

Below you'll find links to our favorite baits and the equipment we use to fish them. Also, we've included our favorite sizes and colors where applicable. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

TAIL SPINS... 

-Jackall Deracoup: http://bit.ly/2p8X4b0

Favorite Colors- Dera Shad, Clear Shad, Silver

-Blade Runner Line Thru: http://bit.ly/2UZaQXP

Favorite Colors- Pearl White, Blue Shad, Iris Shad

BLADE BAITS... 

-Damiki Vault 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2rnO7e2

Colors: Holo Ayu, Flash Gill, Cyber Purple, Real Shad

-Megabass Dyna Response 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2R7FlvL

Colors: Gill OB, Ito Hiuo, Jukucho Shad

BLADE BAIT HOOK UPGRADES...

Hook- VMC Bladed Treble (Size 6): http://bit.ly/2oqWODi

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

FINESSE SWIMBAIT... 

Bladed Head- Cool Baits Down Under (3/16 oz): http://bit.ly/2boS7QA

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

Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

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

Swimbait- Keitech 3" Easy Shiner: http://bit.ly/2bxJK6H

BLADE BAIT COMBO... 

Rod- St. Croix Victory 7'2" Med Heavy Mod: https://bit.ly/3f4tcEb

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

Line- Power Pro Braided 20 lb: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader- Sufix Advance Green 14 lb: https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

TAIL SPIN COMBO... 

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

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

Line- Sunline Super FC 12 LB: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BFS RODS... 

-Shimano Curado Casting: http://bit.ly/2gUWTft

Models: 6'10" Medium Light, 7'2" Medium Light

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

Models: 7'0", 7'4"

BFS REEL...

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

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Cold Winter Bass Fishing: Tubes, Jigs, and Mega Live Sonar

Its another cold, Winter day on the water! Our hands are frozen, the fish are cold, but the bite is on! Between catches Tim shows his Humminbird Mega Live unit where you can actually see bass swimming through the baitfish in front of the boat! Come along for an educational day on the water and watch as the guys use a jig and a tube to catch big bass during brutal conditions. 

We regularly talk about how we prefer to power fish through the Winter months. Once in a while, the fish just won't cooperate. This is one of those days. The fish are on bottom, around cover, and won't chase at all. Luckily the guys are ready with a finesse football jig and a heavy tube to fool these lethargic bass into biting. They don't get a lot of bites, but the ones they get are really nice fish!

Below you'll find links to the baits, gear, and electronics the guys were using. We've included our favorite sizes and colors where applicable. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

TIM'S TUBE...

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

Color: Green Pumpkin Orange Firetail

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

Size: 3/4 oz

JARRED'S JIG... 

Bait- D&L 3/4 oz Wire Guard Football: https://bit.ly/3eYbnWa

Color: Cali 420

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

Colors: Green Pumpkin Black Flake

LURE KNOCKERS... 

-StrikeZone Pocket Knocker: http://bit.ly/2csyRVT

-StrikeZone Magnum Pocket Knocker: https://bit.ly/3xPivLl

HUMMINBIRD MEGA LIVE...

-Mega Live: https://bit.ly/2VXoaC7

TIM'S ELECTRONICS... 

-Humminbird Apex 13: https://bit.ly/3pdaK1q

-Humminbird Solix 15: https://bit.ly/2Hazsej

JARRED'S JIG COMBO... 

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

Reel- Shimano Curado 200K (XG): http://bit.ly/2tHewEh

Line- Seaguar Red Label 15 lb: http://bit.ly/2LOVEwA

TIM'S TUBE COMBO...

Rod- G Loomis NRX+ 844C MBR: https://bit.ly/2hedqsq

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

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

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Where Fish Hide In The Winter! (And How To Catch Them)

All these "SECRET TRICKS" to catch fish only matter if you know WHERE the fish are. Today we're taking an in-depth look at where fish position during the coldest part of Winter, then showing you how to catch them. Depending on the type of fishery you're on (lowland, highland, pond, river, etc...) the locations can vary. We're here to take the guess work out, no matter where you fish, so you can catch more fish this Winter!

Its no secret that bass love to pull to hard structure when water temperatures drop. But what makes one spot better than another? The answer to that is simpler than you think. Listen closely as Tim describes different styles of fisheries and where the fish position in each one. When you hear the style that best matches where you fish, take that information and start catching more fish on your next trip!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear discussed in the video. We've included our favorite colors, sizes, etc... where applicable. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

BLADED 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

NON BLADED ALABAMA RIG... 

Rig- Hog Farmer Tactical Flex (Non-Bladed): https://bit.ly/3vhpSez

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

Dummy Baits- Keitech 2.8" Fat Swing: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v  

Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl

Swimbaits- Keitech 3.8 - 4.3 Fat Swing: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad

CRANKBAIT... 

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

Colors: DD Minnow, Ghost Minnow

-SPRO Rock Crawler MD 55: https://bit.ly/3juD6hS

Colors: Phantom Green, Phantom Brown

BLADE BAITS... 

-Damiki Vault (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2rnO7e2

Colors: Black Holo, Cyber Purple, Real Shad

-Megabass Dyna Response (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2R7FlvL

Colors: Ito Hiuo, Jekucho Shad, Setsuki Ayu

BLADE BAIT HOOK UPGRADES... 

Hooks- Owner STX 38 (Size 8): http://bit.ly/2oNIeCD

VMC- Bladed Hybrid Treble (Size 8) : http://bit.ly/2oqWODi

Split Rings- Owner Hyperwire: http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX

Ring Size: 2 on line tie, 3 on tail and belly

FOOTBALL JIGS... 

Bait- Yamamoto 5" Hula Grub: http://bit.ly/2d7SpgG

Colors: Green Pumpkin Purple Copper, Green Pumpkin Large Red Flake

Head- Dobyns 1/2 oz Football: https://bit.ly/3H8KY44

Bait- Dirty Jigs Football Jig (3/4oz): http://bit.ly/2d0iJbd

Color: Canterbury Craw

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

Colors: Green Pumpkin Purple Copper

NEKO RIG/ SHAKY HEAD WORMS... 

-Missile Baits Quiver Worm 6.5": https://bit.ly/2xehVgx 

Colors: Hillbilly Magic, Super Bug

-Yamamoto Senko 5": http://bit.ly/2axAmNS

Colors: 956 (Wtrmln copper org/red), Green Pumpkin Purp Copper

-Netbait T-Mac Worm: http://bit.ly/2jndwj9

Colors: Junebug, Tilapia Magic, Texas Craw

NEKO RIGGING... 

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

Hook- Owner Neko Weedless (1/0): https://bit.ly/2zXirRH

Pliers- VMC Crossover Pliers: https://bit.ly/3ipm9HN

O Rings- VMC Crossover 6MM: https://bit.ly/3w0NYdz

NED RIG WORMS... 

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

Colors: MMIII, Desert Craw, TW Black Blue Pumpkin

-XZone Ned Zone: http://bit.ly/2mRiYhF

Colors: 309, Green pumpkin Purple, Violet Secret

NED RIG HOOKS... 

Tungsten- Swagger Flanders: http://bit.ly/2KcIB6M

Favorite Size: 1/10th

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

Favorite Size: 1/10th

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How To Catch Bass With Plastic Worms! **INSANE UNDERWATER FOOTAGE**

Want to become a better fisherman? There is no better way than to head underwater and study bass behavior! Come along as Matt teaches how to get the most out of plastic worms while studying footage of actual bass eating a ned rig, dropshot, shaky head, and texas rig!

We learn a ton about bass behavior when we head underwater, but we also learn about the lures we're using. From above, a ned rig doesn't look like much but when it hits the bottom it comes to life, and its obvious bass can't resist them! Did you see any stand out baits in today's video? Perhaps it was the way that Smallie Smasher shakes at even the lightest touch on a dropshot, or the way the shaky head sways on its way to the bottom. 

Below you'll find links to some of our favorite baits from each category. We've included our best colors and rigging components for each. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

NED WORMS...

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

Colors: Mojito, Green Pumpkin Purple Copper

-X-Zone Ned Zone: http://bit.ly/2mRiYhF 

Colors: 309, Green Pumpkin Purple

-Roboworm Ned Worm: http://bit.ly/2j9F0Xy 

Colors: TW Black Blue Pumpkin, Desert Craw

NED HEADS...

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

Lead- ZMan Ned LockZ HD (1/15th): http://bit.ly/2kIgRYK

DROPSHOT BAITS...

-Big Bite Smallie Smasher: http://bit.ly/2ZpCOCY 

Colors: Grn Pumpkin Org Blk Purp Prl Bl, Smoke Purple Flake

-STH Crush Worm: https://bit.ly/3s5BcIn

Colors: Bang, Green Pumpkin, Smokin Joe

-Roboworm 4.5" Fat: http://bit.ly/2awYSxM

Colors: Hologram Shad, Baby Bluegill

DROPSHOT COMPONENTS... 

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

-Swagger Tackle Pencil Drop Shot Weight (3/16 oz): http://bit.ly/2UY7cgx

SHAKY HEAD WORMS...

-Netbait T-Mac: http://bit.ly/2jndwj9

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Junebug, Texas Craw

-Strike King Fat Baby Finesse: http://bit.ly/2jqIGEJ

Colors: Morning Dawn, Magic, TW Green Pumpkin

-Missile Baits Quiver 6.5: https://bit.ly/2xehVgx 

Colors: Fishalicious, Bluetonium Green Pumpkin Core

SHAKY HEAD...

-Dirty Jigs Shakey Head (1/4oz): http://bit.ly/2aFOs0V

STICK BAIT... 

-Yamamoto 5" Senko: http://bit.ly/2axAmNS

Colors: Green Pumpkin Blk Flk, Natural Shad

STICK BAIT RIGGING... 

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

Texas- Gamakatsu EWG (3/0): http://bit.ly/2d07gvp

TEXAS RIG WEIGHTS... 

-Swagger Tungsten Vader (1/16th): https://bit.ly/3c28mks

HIGH END DROPSHOT COMBO... 

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

Reel- Shimano Twin Power 2500: https://bit.ly/3df3hX5

Line- Power Pro 8 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

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

"BANG FOR THE BUCK" NED/DROPSHOT COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Curado 7' Light: https://bit.ly/3FhEn6d

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

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

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

BUDGET FINESSE COMBO...

Rod- Shimano Intenza 7' Medium: http://bit.ly/2s7kaQn

Reel- Shimano Nasci FC 2500: http://bit.ly/2g278cC

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

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