The Best JDM Urchin Bait You've Never Heard Of! ( But Your Friends Have )

Urchin baits have swept bass fishing and it's not over yet! While everyone is trying to figure out how to rig a Coike, there's a JDM bait that quietly solves the problems, and most US anglers don't even know it exists! Like many bass fishing trends, we're looking to the Japanese market for the next step in the evolution of Urchin / Uni / Coike baits.

Round Urchin baits are amazing fish-catching lures. They fool a lot of fish, and they trigger a feed response in GIANT bass as well. However, they have some inherent flaws. In order to have a high hookup ratio with these baits, you're confronted with fish mortality issues. Is it better to not catch the fish, or risk permanent damage to the fish? Insert the Tiemco Harinezume (Hedge Hog). This bait has the same fish–catching abilities, without any of the issues, and is already wildly popular in the JDM market.

Below you'll find links to some of our favorite Urchin baits, as well as the new baits being discussed in today's video. We've included all the rigging components, as well as some great rod and reel combos to fish these baits effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

TACTICALBASSIN GEAR...

•TacticalBassin Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

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

TIEMCO CREATURE...

•Tiemco Harinezume Elastomer Creature: https://bit.ly/4yX6YL5

Favorite Colors: Dark Mimizu, Loco Beetle, Green Pumpkin

RELATED URCHIN BAITS...

•Berkley Maxscent Moeba: https://bit.ly/4wu7i1w

•Yamamoto Uni Mas: https://bit.ly/4fC83Pc

•Yamamoto Uni Max: https://bit.ly/4gW4V3a

•Coike Full Cast: https://bit.ly/4h0ZcFI

•Hag's Prickly Pear 19mm: https://bit.ly/4t07x3h

•Hag's Prickly Pear 25mm: https://bit.ly/4yYc6yy

Preferred Hooks Sizes By Size...

ECO 88mm – 3/0 Wide Gap

BABY ECO 70mm – 1/0 Wide Gap

MINI ECO 60mm – 1 Wide Gap

SWINGING JIGHEAD RIGGING...

•Zman Texas Eye Jighead (3/0): https://bit.ly/45zbxgP

Favorite Sizes: 1/8 – 3/16 oz

•Zman Texas Eye Finesse Jighead (1/0): https://bit.ly/4hIWzw6

Favorite Sizes: 1/15 – 1/10 oz

FREE RIG...

Hook– BKK Armor Point Offset HD: https://bit.ly/4lcHa6U

Weight– Free Rig Weight: https://bit.ly/4xl19W9

Bobber Stop– VMC Stopper: https://bit.ly/4xkiDSy

GIKA RIG...

•Gamakatsu Gika Rig: https://bit.ly/3TAQqYS

Favorite Sizes: 3/16 – 1/4 oz, 3/0 Hook

•Gamakatsu Gika Rig Weights: https://bit.ly/452hG4R

Favorite Sizes: 1/8 – 3/16 oz

WEIGHTED HOOK...

•Gamakatsu Weighted EWG Hook: https://bit.ly/3wndxGX

Favorite Sizes: 1/16 – 1/8 oz, 3/0 Hook

FOOTBALL HEAD...

•Zman Finesse Football Nedz: https://bit.ly/3U6jUOs

Favorite Sizes: 3/16 – 1/4 oz

•VMC Finesse Football Jighead: https://bit.ly/3CZ1cQK

Favorite Sizes: 3/16 – 1/4 oz

MATT'S URCHIN COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick World Class 7'3" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/3qbGEya

Reel– Daiwa Kage SV 150: https://bit.ly/3JEBep4

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (40 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (20 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

MID PRICED URCHIN COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick Elite 7'1" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/3MyC6tb

Reel– Bates Salty Hundo 100: https://bit.ly/4ueBBcj

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro Braid (40 lb): https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

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

BUDGET URCHIN COMBO...

Rod– Dobyns Maverick 7'3" Med Hvy Fast: https://bit.ly/3ncP1nX

Reel– Shimano SLX XT: https://bit.ly/2BRTYL8

Line– Sunline SniperFC (20 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 apparel and merch! See it here…

•TacticalBassin Apparel and Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

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

UNDERWATER JIG AND MINNOW BAITS ( Comparing Strolling Actions Of Popular Minnow Baits )

Let's head below the surface to see how all the popular jig and minnow baits move underwater! Strolling has gained a ton of popularity the last few years, leading to an explosion in the number of baits on the market. It's hard to know which baits to throw when you see them in the tackle shop. Today we're comparing our favorite baits to see exactly how the action differs, so you can understand when to throw each bait.

Mid strolling a minnow bait took bass fishing by storm and continues to gain popularity today. It began with the Deps Sakamata Shad but has blossomed into hundreds of baits. Many of these baits have different actions and understanding how to harness those differences will put more fish in the boat for you.

Below you'll find links to the baits in the order they appear in the video. We've included our favorite colors for each baits, some of the most popular strolling heads, as well as some great rod and reel combos at different price points. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

TACTICALBASSIN GEAR...

•TacticalBassin Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

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

JIGHEADS...

All Around – Dirty Jigs HD Guppy Head: https://bit.ly/3WCfvSn

Favorite Size: 1/4 oz

Winter – Dirty Jigs Guppy Head (1/0 Hook): https://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

Favorite Size: 3/16 oz

Large Baits – Dirty Jigs Guppy Head (5/0 Hook): https://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

Favorite Size: 3/8 oz

Easy Action – Missile Baits Eye Roll: https://bit.ly/3JiR3BP

Favorite Sizes: 1/4 – 3/8 oz

Slow Rolling – Owner Range Roller Head: https://bit.ly/42cqaUR

Favorite Size: 1/32 – 3/32 oz

BR FISH – Duo Realis BR Head: https://bit.ly/3MV2y0C

Favorite Size: 3/16 – 1/4 oz

UNLISTED BAITS IN THE INTRO...

•MissileBaits 4" Freedom Flyer: https://bit.ly/4qnPvGn

Color: Electric Shad

•Zman 6" Jerk Shadz: https://bit.ly/3yRocN0

Color: The Deal

•Hog Farmer 5" Stroll Shad: https://bit.ly/3ALs7OI

Color: Tennessee Magic

MINNOW BAITS (IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE)...

•Deps Sakamata Shad: https://bit.ly/3QMt9yd

Colors: River Shad, Electric Shad, Smoke Pepper Clear

•Yamamoto Hinge Minnow: https://bit.ly/4hCOze1

Colors: Electric Shad, Natural Shad, Rainbow Shad

•Berkley Lab Series Minnow: https://bit.ly/4tPo3Dt

Colors: Silver Shiner, Threadfin, Highland Shad

•Zman Jerk Shadz: https://bit.ly/3yRocN0

Colors: The Deal, Bad Shad, Electric Shad

•Hog Farmer Stroll Shad: https://bit.ly/3ALs7OI

Colors: Electric Shad, Green Shad, Ghost Minnow

•Crush City Freeloader: https://bit.ly/3QWwj4b

Colors: Green Shad, Gizzard Shad, Shad

•Hog Farmer Spunk Shad: https://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Colors: Crystal Shad, Electric Shad, Ghost Minnow

•MissileBaits Freedom Flyer: https://bit.ly/4qnPvGn

Colors: Good Wakasagi, Silver Shiner, Electric Shad

•Crush City Mooch Minnow: https://bit.ly/3Yn4NR6

Colors: Electric Shad, Gizzard Shad, Shad

•Duo Realis BR Fish: https://bit.ly/3Twy751

Colors: Electric Olive, Smokey Shad

•Zman Graph Shadz: https://bit.ly/3Spu6xP

Colors: Bad Shad, Electric Shad, Smelt

HIGH END FINESSE MINNOW COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Poison Adrena 6'10" Med+ Extra Fast: https://bit.ly/4c0fQmq

Reel– Shimano Sustain 2500: https://bit.ly/47SJ3R6

Line– Sunline Almight Braid (16 lb): https://bit.ly/4flJrsg

Leader– Seaguar Grand Max (10 lb): https://bit.ly/46eb98G

FULL SIZE MINNOW STROLLING COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 6'10" MHSB: https://bit.ly/2osaj3q

Model: 6'10" Medium Heavy Extra Fast

Reel– Shimano Vanford 2500 HG: https://bit.ly/3WAPNO1

Line– Seaguar PEX8 (21 lb): https://bit.ly/3UEhhl2

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

ALL AROUND STROLLING COMBO...

Rod– Daiwa Power Scope: https://bit.ly/3FGPr2H

Model: 6'8" Medium Heavy Regular

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

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (10 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

BUDGET STROLLING COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick Eagle 7' Medium Light: https://bit.ly/3Lo1gKC

Reel– Abu Garcia Max Elite 2500: https://bit.ly/4fa4vUo

Line– Power Pro Braid (15 lb): https://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader– Sufix Advance (10 lb): https://bit.ly/3cjHwJL

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to apparel and merch! See it here…

•TacticalBassin Apparel and Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

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

Summer Strolling Tricks! Everything You Need To Know! (Best Minnows, Heads, And Techniques)

Strolling a jig and minnow has taken bass fishing by storm! This exciting technique catches bass year round, but peaks in Summer. If you're not using a jig and minnow to catch bass in the heat, you're leaving a lot of fish behind! From baits, to rigging, to technique, Tim is covering all the details in today's video.

After several years, this technique continues to gain popularity. It began with the Deps Sakamata Shad but has blossomed into hundreds of new baits. Many of these baits have different actions and understanding how to harness those differences will put more fish in the boat. We have a handful of confidence baits, and today Tim is explaining how each model is best used.

Below you'll find links to the baits in the order they appear in the video. We've included our favorite colors for each baits, some of the most popular strolling heads, as well as some great rod and reel combos at different price points to help fish these baits effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

TACTICALBASSIN GEAR...

•TacticalBassin Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

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

THE BAITS...

•Deps Sakamata Shad: https://bit.ly/3QMt9yd

Colors: River Shad, Electric Shad, Smoke Pepper Clear

•Hog Farmer Stroll Shad: https://bit.ly/3ALs7OI

Colors: Green Shad, Electric Shad, Ghost Minnow

•Yamamoto Hinge Minnow: https://bit.ly/4hCOze1

Colors: Electric Shad, Natural Shad, Rainbow Shad

•Hog Farmer Spunk Shad: https://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Colors: Crystal Shad, Electric Shad, Ghost Minnow

•Crush City Freeloader: https://bit.ly/3QWwj4b

Colors: Shad, Green Shad, Gizzard Shad

•Zman Jerk Shadz: https://bit.ly/3yRocN0

Colors: The Deal, Bad Shad, Electric Shad

•Berkley Lab Series Minnow: https://bit.ly/4tPo3Dt

Colors: Silver Shiner, Threadfin, Highland Shad

FAVORITE STROLLING HEADS...

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

Favorite Sizes: 1/4 – 3/8 oz, 3/0 – 5/0 Hook

•Dirty Jigs Guppy HD Head: https://bit.ly/3WCfvSn

Favorite Sizes: 3/16 – 1/4 oz, 2/0 Hook

•Owner Range Roller: https://bit.ly/42cqaUR

Favorite Size: 1/32 – 3/32 oz

•Missile Baits Eye Roll: https://bit.ly/3JiR3BP

Favorite Sizes: 1/4 – 3/8 oz

ACCESSORIES...

•FishCo Wingman: https://bit.ly/4yhpWvh

HIGH END FINESSE MINNOW COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Poison Adrena 6'10" Med+ Extra Fast: https://bit.ly/4c0fQmq

Reel– Shimano Exsence 2500: https://bit.ly/4oBLYnM

Line– Sunline Almight Braid (16 lb): https://bit.ly/4flJrsg

Leader– Seaguar Grand Max (10 lb): https://bit.ly/46eb98G

SHIMANO STROLLING COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 6'10" MHSB: https://bit.ly/2osaj3q

Model: 6'10" Medium Heavy Extra Fast

Reel– Shimano Vanford 2500 HG: https://bit.ly/3WAPNO1

Line– Seaguar PEX8 (21 lb): https://bit.ly/3UEhhl2

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

DAIWA STROLLING COMBO...

Rod– Daiwa Power Scope: https://bit.ly/3FGPr2H

Model: 6'8" Medium Heavy Regular

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

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (10 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

BUDGET STROLLING COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick Eagle 7' Medium Light: https://bit.ly/3Lo1gKC

Reel– Abu Garcia Max Elite 2500: https://bit.ly/4fa4vUo

Line– Power Pro Braid (15 lb): https://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader– Sufix Advance (10 lb): https://bit.ly/3cjHwJL

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to apparel and merch! See it here…

•TacticalBassin Apparel and Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

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

Soft Jerkbait Tricks You Need To Try! (Beginner To Advanced)

Soft Jerkbaits are one of the best bass fishing lures of all time! You can fish a fluke quickly as a topwater, twitch it as a jerkbait, slow fish it like a weightless worm, and even Carolina rig it. The soft jerkbait's ability to adapt puts it in a category all its own. With our rigging tricks, you can take it even further!

Many anglers own soft jerkbaits, but few realize their true potential. With a simple hook adjustment this bait can become a topwater or a subsurface bait. It can be Texas rigged in heavy cover, nose hooked in clear water, or donkey rigged and fished around schooling fish. You might use the Fluke from time to time, but you probably don't know these tricks.

Below you'll find links to the all the baits discussed in the video. We've included our favorite sizes, colors, and rigging components for each. We've also included some of our favorite soft jerkbait combos for the different rigging methods. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

TACTICALBASSIN MERCH...

•TacticalBassin Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

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

RELATED VIDEOS...

Double Fluke Rig: https://youtu.be/_fnSwwJoDsM

FULL SIZE SOFT JERKBAITS...

•Zoom Salty Super Fluke: https://bit.ly/2aqys0H

Colors: Albino, Smokin Shad

•X–Zone 5" Whiplash Shad: https://bit.ly/3IpMKQo

Colors: Electric Shad, Baby Bass, Pro Blue Red Pearl

•Megabass Sling Shad: https://bit.ly/41tgaaT

Colors: Hasu, Wakasagi, G Biwahaigai

•Yamamoto D Shad: https://bit.ly/3lG1b7T

Colors: Green Gizzard, Pro Blue, Tilapia

FINESSE SOFT JERKBAITS...

•Xzone 3.5" Whiplash Shad: https://bit.ly/4buE4qx

Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl, Smelt

•Zman 3.5" Jerk Shadz: https://bit.ly/3yRocN0

Colors: The Deal, Bad Shad, Electric Shad

LARGE SOFT JERKBAIT...

•X–Zone 6" Whiplash Shad: https://bit.ly/3IpMKQo

Colors: Electric Shad, Baby Bass, Pro Blue Red Pearl

•Zoom Magnum Super Fluke: https://bit.ly/2aqys0H

Colors: Albino, Smokin Shad

•Damiki 7" Armor Shad: https://bit.ly/2VQ7g6o

Colors: American Shad, RP Blue Pearl

STANDARD WEEDLESS HOOKS...

Standard Hook – Gamakatsu Superline: https://bit.ly/2ac92XG

Size: 3/0 – 4/0

Unique Gap – Owner Multi Offset: https://bit.ly/4mwCrgE

Size: 2/0 – 4/0

FINESSE HOOK...

•BKK Armor Point Offset Worm: https://bit.ly/48hOoBq

Size: 1 – 1/0

NOSE HOOKS COMPONENTS...

Hook– Gamakatsu Finesse Wide Gap: https://bit.ly/2aKGmHM

Size: 1/0

Weedless– Gamakatsu Weedless Finesse Wide Gap: https://bit.ly/2i57dOP

Size: 1/0

Spring– Owner CPS Spring: https://bit.ly/2b2YgDf

Size: Medium

Keeper– Gamakatsu Silicone Stopper: https://bit.ly/3Nrrtqs

Size: XXL

DONKEY RIG COMPONENTS...

Hook– Gamakatsu Superline: https://bit.ly/2ac92XG

Size: 3/0 – 4/0

Swivel– SPRO Power Swivel: https://bit.ly/2ay0p7d

Size: 10

Bobber Stop– VMC Sinker Stop: https://bit.ly/38XLQd4

MATT'S ALL AROUND COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Legend X2 7'1" Med Hvy XFast: https://bit.ly/3IOSXcJ

Reel– Seviin GX Reel: https://bit.ly/4octPMZ

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (40 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

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

MATT'S FINESSE FLUKE COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick World Class 7'3" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/3qbGEya

Reel– Abu Garcia Zenon MG LTX: https://bit.ly/40ltb6s

Line– Seaguar InvizX (12 lb): https://bit.ly/2oVsG2Y

NOSE HOOK SPINNING COMBO...

Rod– Megabass P5 Destroyer 7'6" Light+: https://bit.ly/3RmuKdN

Model: Flyssa

Reel– Daiwa Luvias ST 2500: https://bit.ly/459jXLv

Line– Sunline Super FC (7 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BUDGET BFS SOFT JERKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Cashion Element Z2 Casting: https://bit.ly/43hnh7S

Model: 6'10" Medium Light

Reel– Abu Garcia Revo X BFS: https://bit.ly/4flqwi3

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

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to apparel and merch! See it here…

•TacticalBassin Apparel and Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

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