3 Tricks To Catch More Fish With Finesse Swimbaits

Finesse swimbaits are awesome! These little paddle tails get bit every month of the year and they catch way bigger bass than most anglers realize. If you aren't using them, you're missing out on some of the easiest bites you can get. Simple adjustments to cadence and head design will make the baits even more effective. Come along as Tim explains exactly how to maximize your time with small swimbaits. 

Tim has a handful of heads he uses to really dial in his finesse swimbaits. He adjusts head selection with the size of the bait, depth he's fishing, and water clarity. (Underspin for muddy water, Okashira for Ultra finesse tactics, and a mix of Guppy and TacticalBassin Finesse swimbait heads for all the standard clear to murky water fishing.) He combines those heads with 3 different cadences that help him maximize his time on the water. By adjusting cadence he is able to keep catching fish on small swimbaits when most anglers have given up. 

The finesse swimbait is truly deadly in Winter. It will work today and will continue to work all the way through the spawn. Below is a breakdown of the baits, heads, and Gear Tim is using to catch bass on finesse swimbaits. 

The Heads... 

-TacticalBassin Finesse Swimbait Heads (3.8 - 4.8 Keitechs): http://bit.ly/2Pqrq3n

-Dirty Jigs Guppy Head 1/0 Hook (2.8 - 3.3 Keitechs): http://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

-Megabass Okashira Head 1/8 oz: http://bit.ly/2EpluSA

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

The Baits... 

-keitech Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

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

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

Damiki Armor Shad: http://bit.ly/2KtPDAT

Megabass Dark Sleeper: http://bit.ly/2TyR1GT

Finesse Swimbait Combo... 

Rod- Shimano Expride 7' Medium: http://bit.ly/2osaj3q

Reel- Shimano Stradic FL 2500: http://bit.ly/35Bufnb

Line- 15 lb Power Pro Braid: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader- 8 lb Sunline Sniper: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

Budget Finesse Swimbait Combo... 

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

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

Line- 15 lb Power Pro Braid: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader- 8 lb Maxima Ultragreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9