Swinging Jigs For Summer Bass! (All The Tricks To Catch More Fish)

This is our FAVORITE technique for catching BIG BASS in late Spring and early Summer. The Swing head jig has been forgotten by most anglers but it's still catching big fish for those that remember! This technique is easy to do, won't require new gear, and it will work on your lake. Its time to set your old Summer patterns aside and try something completely different!

The swinging jig is incredibly simple. All you do is pair the free swinging head with your favorite bait, let it hit bottom, and start a moderate retrieve. As you swim it along the bottom the bait will bump along, deflecting off cover, and drawing reaction strikes from the bass. While this technique can be done with swimbaits, worms, and creature baits, our best results have consistently come with creature baits.

When it comes to baits, there are endless options that can be rigged on these heads. However, we've found very specific baits that consistently get bigger bites. Below you'll find links to those exact baits, as well as the heads and 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.


IF YOU COULD ONLY HAVE ONE...

Head- Dirty Jigs Pivot Point Football (1/2 oz with 4/0): http://bit.ly/2jOY1Ns

Bait- XZone Lures Adrenaline Craw (Junebug): https://bit.ly/3ebTO5h


FULL SIZE CREATURE BAITS...

•XZone Adrenaline Craw 4.25: https://bit.ly/3ebTO5h

Colors: Junebug, TW Dark Junebug, Tilapia


•Zoom Z Craw: http://bit.ly/2vW7Jo5

Colors: Junebug, Green Pumpkin


•Netbait 4" Paca Slim: https://bit.ly/3QhEpRe

Colors: Junebug, Green Pumpkin, Green Pumpkin Red


•ZMan Hella Crawz: https://bit.ly/3YQbUxK

Colors: Bama Bug, Sprayed Grass


SMALL CREATURE BAITS...

•XZone Adrenaline Craw 3.5: https://bit.ly/3ebTO5h

Colors: 309, Green Pumpkin Blue, TW Dark Junebug


•Reins 3.5" Bubbling Craw: https://bit.ly/3Ybeyj8

Colors: Green pumpkin, Ebimismo


FAVORITE HEADS...

•Dirty Jigs Pivot Point Football Head: http://bit.ly/2jOY1Ns

Common Sizes: 1/2 oz 4/0 Hook, 3/4 oz 5/0 Hook


•Xzone Tungsten Swing Football: https://bit.ly/3wYgDpf

Common Sizes: 3/8 oz 3/0, 1/2 oz 5/0


•Gamakatsu Tungsten Hybrid Swing Head: https://bit.ly/3AHXshQ

Sizes: 1/2, 3/4, 1 oz


•Owner All Purpose Bait Hook: https://bit.ly/2QbbdRW

Size: 2/0 - 4/0


HIGH END COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Legend Xtreme 7'4" Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/2wlJQLu

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

Line– Sufix 131 Braid (50 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF

Leader– Sufix Advance (20 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix


MATT'S MAIN COMBO...

Rod– Megabass Orochi XX Braillist: https://bit.ly/2OSVNwH

Model: 7'5" Medium Heavy

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

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (50 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Sufix Advance (20 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix


BUDGET FRIENDLY COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Bass X 7'4" Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/3A5CFSU

Reel– Shimano SLX 70 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/3vPtYQ5

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro (50 lb): https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Sufix Advance (17 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix


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

3 FINESSE TRICKS TO CATCH BASS RIGHT NOW!

Struggling to catch fish? These tricks will help! These finesse baits will get you bites when nothing else is working! Bass are aggressive this time of year in most lakes, but if you're having a hard time, it's probably time to downsize. From craws, to swimbaits, to worms, these are the tricks we rely on to keep catching fish!

We love to throw big baits for big fish but there is also a time to downsize. Small baits can catch BIG bass, especially as we head into Summer. If things get tough, we like to focus on small profile baits to show bass something they're not used to seeing. It's amazing how quickly you can turn a day on the water around by simply going to a smaller presentation!

Below you'll find links to some of Tim's key confidence baits. We've included favorite colors, the rigging components, and even included some great budget friendly rod and reel combos to fish them effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.


TINY CRAWS...

•Reins 2.5" Ring Craw: https://bit.ly/3U0OQvC

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Green Pumpkin Blue


•Great Lakes Finesse Juvy Craw: https://bit.ly/4aCo9UC

Colors: Green Pumpkin Purple, Green Pumpkin Red


REINS CRAW RIGGING...

Peg– VMC Sinker Stops (Small): https://bit.ly/38XLQd4

Weight– VMC Tungsten Worm (1/16 oz): https://bit.ly/3Vo2dbo

Hook– Owner Rig-N-Hook (Size 1): http://bit.ly/2BnniXN


JUVY CRAW RIGGING...

•Dirty Jigs Guppy Head: https://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

Size: 3/16 oz, 1/0 Green Pumpkin


FINESSE SWIMBAITS...

•Crush City 3" Mayor: https://bit.ly/43Uhyli

Colors: Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl


•Xzone 2.75" Swammer: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Colors: Electric Shad, Sexy Shad


SWIMBAIT HEADS...

•Tactical Mini Underspin: https://bit.ly/3JOd8UY

Favorite Size: 1/4 oz


•Dirty Jigs Guppy Head: https://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

Size: 3/16 oz, 1/0 Blue Shad


POWER SHOT RIG...

•Netbait Finesse Worm: https://bit.ly/43iBmzX

Colors: Tilapia Magic, Okeechobee Craw


•MissileBaits Magic Worm: https://bit.ly/3T7dHgB

Colors: Watermelon Violet, Blueback Secret


•Owner Cover Shot HD: https://bit.ly/36Gunbf

Size: 2/0


•Owner Cover Shot: https://bit.ly/2ISr7bR

Size: 1/0


WEEDLESS FINESSE DROPSHOT...

•Duo Realis Versa Pintail: https://bit.ly/4cH8xRS

Color: Smoky Magic, Bluegill Flash


•MissileBaits BombShot: https://bit.ly/2YYBipr

Colors: Fishaliscious, Goby Bite


•Gamakatsu G Finesse: https://bit.ly/2zGX441

Size: 1/0


SPRO STORAGE BOX...

Spro Terminal Box (Large): https://bit.ly/3L9Y03F


SENKOS...

•Yamamoto 5" Senko: https://bit.ly/2axAmNS

Colors: Tilapia Magic, Blue Craw


BUDGET BFS COMBO...

Rod– Cashion Element Series: https://bit.ly/48w69eC

Model: 6'10" Medium Light

Reel– Ark Gravity BFS: https://bit.ly/3UtgXnY

Line– Daiwa Hidden FC (7 lb): https://bit.ly/3ILKXH0


BUDGET DROPSHOT SPINNING COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Bass X 6'10" ML XFast: https://bit.ly/2r69Sj6

Reel– Daiwa Fuego LT 2500D – XH: https://bit.ly/2yDmdtQ

Line– Sunline Super FC 6 lb: https://bit.ly/2p7fxju


BUDGET UNDERSPIN SPINNING COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Intenza 7' Medium Light: https://bit.ly/3O8zBye

Reel– Shimano Miravel 2500: https://bit.ly/3QZnwL5

Line– Seaguar InvizX (8 lb): https://bit.ly/2oVsG2Y


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! It's all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here...

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

Flipping, Swim Jig And Frog! This NEW Lake Is Full Of GIANT Bass!

Come along for an amazing day of bass fishing!! We're targeting shallow fish around cover and we find a GIANT! It's not easy fishing in the heat, but when bass like these are willing to eat, it's worth it! From the jig to the frog, this day is going to be wild!

You never know what you'll face when you arrive at a new lake. Today we find ourselves in a maze of shallow cover that goes for miles and miles. In order to break it down quickly we decide to focus on the outside edges of shallow cover. The swim jig kicked us off, the flipping jig got the 9 lber, and the frog wrapped up the day with some fun!

Below you'll find links to all the baits Matt used throughout the day, along with the gear he used to fish them. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.


THE FROGS...

•Savage Gear DC Walker Frog: https://bit.ly/2VVjRVl

Color: Bluegill


•SnagProof Zoo Pop: https://bit.ly/484SzxL

Color: Bleeding Shad


•Spro Bronzeye 65 Frog: https://bit.ly/2sz9Qje

Color: Navy Seal


SWIM JIG...

•Dirty Jigs 3/8 oz Compact Swim Jig: https://bit.ly/43OSFY1

Color: Tactical Shad


•Storm 3.5" Largo Shad: https://bit.ly/3vxP0NB

Color: Gizzard Shad


FLIPPING JIG...

•Dirty Jigs 3/4 oz No Jack Flipping Jig: https://bit.ly/2fx8YBI

Color: Hematoma


•Netbait 4" Paca Slim: https://bit.ly/3QhEpRe

Color: Black Shadow Flare


FROG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 7'3" Extra Heavy: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

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

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro Braid (65 lb): https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ


FLIPPING COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 7'11" Extra Heavy: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

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

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (65 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji


SWIM JIG COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Legend Xtreme 7'4" Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/2wlJQLu

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

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (50 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Sufix Advance Mono (20 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix


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

The Tube Fishing Trick Nobody Knows!! How To Catch More Bass!

Don't forget about this awesome lure! The Tube is being forgotten, but you need to bring it back to the top of the list as we head into Summer! We have some key tricks that we use with tubes to take them from being a good bait, to a bait that catches everything in sight! If you're not already doing this, you're missing out!

So many anglers used to catch fish with a tube, or tube jig, but have stopped throwing it. Most never realized the bait's true potential before slowly forgetting about it. Today we're going to fix that! Tim starts with the basics of how to catch bass with tubes but it isn't long before he gives up the key that makes a tube a better bait than nearly every other finesse presentation, especially in clear water situations. From head sizes and shapes, to tube lengths and colors, this is everything you need to know!

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


FLIPPING TUBES...

•Big Bite Baits Tour Flipping Tube: https://bit.ly/3htKA6h

Color: Green Pumpkin Orange Tail, 1099


TOURNAMENT TUBES...

•Dry Creek Tube: https://bit.ly/2cJwI6r

Colors: Old Ugly, Crazy Eddie


•Gitzit 3.5" Fat: https://bit.ly/2MLZIZR

Color: Brown Craw Salt and Pepper


DOUBLE DIPPED TUBES...

•Big Bite Baits 3.5" Tour Tube: https://bit.ly/32e23VR

Colors: Green Pumpkin Blue, Green Pump Purp Cop


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

Colors: Dark Melon Purple, Green Pumpkin


•Xzone 3.75" X Tube: https://bit.ly/3oEN87D

Colors: Old Faithful, Green Pumpkin Blue


FINESSE TUBES...

•Xzone 2.75" Tube: https://bit.ly/3oEN87D

Colors: Goby Punch, Big G Goby


•Netbait STH 2.5" Tube: https://bit.ly/3aU0oeU

Colors: Ten Point, Juvenile Goby


REALISTIC TUBES...

•Great Lakes Finesse Juvy Craw: https://bit.ly/4aCo9UC

Colors: GP Purple Copper, Green Pump Purple, Motor Oil


•Savage Gear 3.5" 3D Goby Tube: https://bit.ly/33QGXzy

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Light Pumpkin Black Purple


HEAVY HEADS...

•Bite Me Big Goby Head: https://bit.ly/2CV3o7S

Size: 1/2 - 3/4 oz


•Xzone 60 Degree Goby Head: https://bit.ly/3hV3cPE

Size: 3/8 - 1/2 oz


GLIDING HEADS...

•Xzone 60 Degree Tube Head: https://bit.ly/3jCHmR8

Size: 1/4 oz


•Bite Me Flat Eye Tube Head: https://bit.ly/2diyVXK

Size: 3/16 - 1/4 oz


MICRO HEADS...

•Dirty Jigs Tackle Guppy Head: https://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

Size: 3/16 – 1/4 oz


•Great Lakes Finesse Mini Pro Tube Head: https://bit.ly/41C1W6g

Size: 1/8 - 1/4 oz


SCENT

•Pro Cure Super Gel: https://bit.ly/4bz7X82

Scent: Crawdad


•Bait Fuel Gel: https://bit.ly/3Le5h2j


BUZBE BAG...

•Buzbe Quik Qube: https://bit.ly/3TnKHl7

Size: Large Deep


TIM'S HEAVY TUBE COMBO...

Rod– Daiwa Steez AGS: https://bit.ly/3RhFit1

Model: 7'5" Medium Heavy Fast

Reel– Daiwa Steez A 100: https://bit.ly/3wUXrc1

Line– Sufix 131 Braid (40 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF

Leader– Daiwa Gold Label (12 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi


TIM'S BFS TUBE COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 7'2" ML: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel– Shimano Aldebaran BFS (HG): https://bit.ly/3ryXKpR

Line– Daiwa Hidden FC (7 lb): https://bit.ly/3ILKXH0


FINESSE TUBE SPINNING COMBO...

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

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

Line– Power Pro Braid (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2aFg46b

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


BUDGET FRIENDLY SPINNING COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Intenza 7'4" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/3O8zBye

Reel– Shimano Miravel 2500: https://bit.ly/3QZnwL5

Line– Sunline Super FC (7 lb): https://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