FUZZY BAITS?! Why This Is The HOTTEST Trend In Bass Fishing!!!

Bass fishing is constantly trending, but this "Fuzzy" trend is here to stay! We've been following closely the last few years to the Fuzzy Dice trend developing in the United States and are now watching it morph into other shapes and profiles. What started with unique Japanese baits shaped like dice and Kiosk balls, has now morphed into something much larger.

So what's the deal? Is it something you need to put your time into? Tim is laying it all out for you right now! If you haven't seen these baits yet they've been racking up tournament wins for a few years now and have recently caught the attention of main stream anglers. Depending on the brand you're looking at a cube or ball of plastic that is completely covered in soft tentacles. The final result is a "Koosh Ball" like appearance that seems out of place in the water. The key to this bait style comes when you impart action to the bait and all of the tentacles start moving on their own.

Below you'll find links to the more popular "Fuzzy" baits on the market. We've also included links to the parts Tim uses to build his own, as well as his preferred spinning combos for fishing them. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

ZMAN BAITS...

•Zman Fuzzy Nuggetz: https://bit.ly/3KFn2Mv

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Green Pumpkin Goby

•Zman Fuzzy Bugz: https://bit.ly/46T7AVH

Colors: The Deal, Green Pumpkin Goby, Green Pumpkin

•Zman Fuzzy TRD: https://bit.ly/48y7rIA

Colors: Green Pumpkin Goby, Green Pumpkin

BIG BITE BAITS...

•Big Bite Baits fuzzy Scentsation Stick: https://bit.ly/46ZV3yL

Colors: Albino, Green Pumpkin, Green Pumpkin Orange

YAMAMOTO BAITS...

•Fuzzy Senko: https://bit.ly/3Wgm6B7

Colors: Baby Bass, Green Pumpkin Orange

•Fuzzy Nut: https://bit.ly/4mU4Mg0

Colors: Green Pumpkin Orange, Green Pumpkin Black

OSP DICE BAITS...

•OSP Dice Rubber (Max Salt): https://bit.ly/3AZT8Oe

Colors: Fred's Candy, Moebi, Suji Ebi

•OSP Dice Rubber (Non Salt): https://bit.ly/4e0DII9

Colors: Fred's Candy, Green Pumpkin Pepper, Smoke Lemon

•OSP Magnum Dice: https://bit.ly/45FqVti

Colors: Fred's Candy, Green Pumpkin Pepper

COIKE BAITS...

•HideUp Coike Shrimp: https://bit.ly/4ifxWUP

Colors: Grasshopper, Green Pumpkin

•HideUp Coike 17MM: https://bit.ly/3QyUgwU

Colors: Green Pumpkin Pepper

NAIL RIGGING AND DROPSHOT COMPONENTS...

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

Size: Small

•Owner Mosquito Light Hook: https://bit.ly/2zQVKx3

Size: 2

•Owner Jungle Dropshot Hook: https://bit.ly/4nRKl49

Size: 2

•Gamakatsu Trigger Nail Weight: https://bit.ly/48EMWtI

Size: 1/16 oz

•Big Bite Baits Neko Weight: https://bit.ly/441tOEg

Size: 1/32 oz

"BUILD YOUR OWN" COMPONENTS...

•Decoy Rubber Threader: https://bit.ly/4ep34PK

•Dirty Jigs Replacement Skirts: https://bit.ly/3Xu0BwC

Colors: The Go To, Dirty Chartreuse, Magic Craw Swirl

TIM'S HIGH END FUZZY COMBO...

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

Reel– Shimano Exsence 2500: https://bit.ly/2iMtscV

Line– Sunline SX1 10 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2tn8EzQ

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (6 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

ALL AROUND FUZZY COMBO...

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

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

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

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (6 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

BUDGET FUZZY COMBO...

Rod– Cashion Element 7'1" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/47GAOVA

Reel– Daiwa Exceler LT 2500: https://bit.ly/4oa5mYG

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 apparel and merch! See it here…

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

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

Early Fall Jerkbait Tricks For Bass! **Underwater Footage**

Jerkbait time has arrived! The early Fall transition is here, and bass are focusing on baitfish again! Jerkbaits are a great way to trigger these bass into biting. If you've ever wanted to experience a wide open jerk bait bite like you've heard other anglers talk about, these are the tricks you need to know!

When it comes to jerkbaits, subtle differences are key. Each bait is unique, and understanding their differences will set you up for success on the water. With a few key baits, in key colors, you can become an avid jerkbait fisherman overnight!

Below you'll find links to the baits and equipment Matt discussed in the video. We've included our best "Natural" colors, as well as our best "Bold" colors for each bait. 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...

•Megabass Vision 110: https://bit.ly/3tw8Cpz

Color: Mat Shad

MEGABASS JERKBAITS...

•Megabass Vision 110 Shallow Runner: https://bit.ly/3VkJBrU

Natural: Kasumi Ito, HT-ITO Tennessee Shad

Bold: Ito Kinari, Elegy Bone 2

•Megabass Vision 110: https://bit.ly/3tw8Cpz

Natural: Mat Shad, Killer Kawaguchi,

Bold: Elegy Bone, Western Clown, Mat Skeleton Shad

•Megabass Vision 110+1: https://bit.ly/2iGYOCX

Natural: Mat Shad, GP Pro Blue

Bold: Elegy Bone, French Pearl, GP Skeleton Shad

•Megabass Vision 110+1 Jr: https://bit.ly/2LnK389

Natural: Mat Shad, Kasumi Ito

Bold: Mat Pro Blue Chart, MG Western Clown

•Megabass X Nanahan +2: https://bit.ly/48fHMSj

Natural: LZ Satoshin Chiayu, Kasumi Ito

Bold: Elegy Bone, French Pearl

AGGRESSIVE JERKBAITS...

•Shimano World Minnow: https://bit.ly/3Fwg9F6

Natural: Ghost Ayu, Pink Smelt, S Hasu

Bold: Clown, Chart Silver, Chart Head

•Shimano Zumverno 95 SP: https://bit.ly/3Gbzrmw

Natural: Pink Smelt, ST Chiayu, S Hasu

Bold: ST Purple, Clown, OZ Shad

•Jackall Rerange 95: https://bit.ly/3JCi7f6

Natural: Ghost Wakasagi, Blue Pearl Shad

Bold: Secret Shad 2, Matte Pearl White

BFS JERKBAITS...

•Megabass X80 Jr BFS: https://bit.ly/3KFaLoz

Natural: GP Invisible Wakasagi, ITO Tennessee Shad

Bold: Elegy Bone, Hachiro Reaction

•Duo Realis Rozante 63 SP: https://bit.ly/3EFMLOY

Natural: Ghost Minnow, All Bait

Bold: Neo Pearl

MEGABASS VISION 110 HOOK UPGRADES...

Split Ring Replacement– Owner Hyperwire Black (Size 2): http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX

110 Replacement Hook– Gamakatsu Finesse Nano Treble (Size 5): http://bit.ly/2dWWAut

110 Junior Replacement Hook– Gamakatsu 1X Black (Size 8): https://bit.ly/3oSXVXp

JERKBAIT STORAGE BOX...

•Plano EDGE Professional 3700 Thin: https://bit.ly/2VX5eAL

SHIMANO JERKBAIT HOOK UPGRADES...

World Minnow– Hayabusa TBL930 NRB (Size 5): https://bit.ly/3qBuXkB

Zumverno 95 SP – Hayabusa TBL930 Black (Size 8): https://bit.ly/3qBuXkB

Split Ring Replacement– Owner Hyperwire Black (Size 2): http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX

EXPRIDE JERKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 6'10" Medium Mod Fast: https://bit.ly/32IrXqE

Reel– Shimano Aldebaran MGL HG: http://bit.ly/2uQ4oH8

Line– Sunline Super FC 10 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

MEGABASS P5 COMBO...

Rod– Megabass P5 Destroyer: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

Model: Oneten Stick

Reel– Shimano Aldebaran MGL HG: http://bit.ly/2uQ4oH8

Line– Seaguar InvizX (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2oVsG2Y

MEGABASS EVOLUZION COMBO...

Rod– Megabass Destroyer Evoluzion: https://bit.ly/4oXDY0A

Model: Oneten Stick Evolution

Reel– Shimano Aldebaran MGL HG: http://bit.ly/2uQ4oH8

Line– Seaguar Tatsu (10 lb): https://bit.ly/4lN1MBm

BFS JERKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Cashion Icon 6'10" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/3mLIIes

Reel– Shimano Curado BFS: https://bit.ly/2QGRVF2

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

The Most Overlooked Bait Of 2025! (You Should Try This Spybait Again)

Spy baits are one of the most underrated lures in bass fishing! Their ability to catch big fish in both clear and stained water is remarkable. There aren't many baits that are this good, that go unnoticed by the majority of anglers. From fan casting flats, to ledge fishing, to targeting schooling fish, the spy bait should have a place in your box!

It's amazing how many anglers look right past the spybait. They don't look like much in the water, but they catch a ton of fish! From the smaller 70 and 80 sizes for Smallmouth and Spotted Bass, to the larger 90 and 100 sizes for big Largemouth, these baits have earned their place on the deck of the boat.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits we discussed in the video. We've included our favorite sizes, colors, hook upgrades, as well as the rod and reel combos we use to fish them effectively. 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...

•Duo Realis Spinbait 80 (1/4 oz): https://bit.ly/3QE27YK

Color: River Bait

RELATED VIDEO...

•BIG SMALLMOUTH ON SPYBAITS: https://youtu.be/bPjmUwUEYy4

STORAGE BOX...

Buzbe Colony 28 Modular Box: https://bit.ly/3U9y4cl

MAIN SPY BAITS...

•Duo Realis Spinbait Series: https://bit.ly/3QE27YK

Sizes: 70, 80

Natural Colors: Ghost Minnow, River Bait, Ghost Wakasagi

Bold Colors: Neo Pearl, TW Ghost SX Shad, AM Edge

•Spro Spin John 80: https://bit.ly/3ycTg9o

Colors: Herring Pink, Matte Shad, Ayu

LARGER/SHAD SHAPED BAITS...

•Duo Realis Spinbait Series: https://bit.ly/3QE27YK

Sizes: 90, 100

Colors: Ghost Minnow, Chartreuse Shad, Komochi Wakasagi

•Duo Realis Spinbait Alpha: https://bit.ly/2UbnUu9

Colors: Ghost Minnow, River Bait, Wakasagi

UNIQUE SPY BAIT...

•Duo Realis Heartbee 75SS: https://bit.ly/3WCAkNA

Colors: LG Wakasagi, Half Mirror Ayu

HOOK UPGRADES...

•Duo Realis Nano Treble Hooks: https://bit.ly/3RKoHBi

80 Size: 8

90 Size: 6

100 Size: 5

Alpha 72: 6

Alpha 62: 8

MATT'S SPY BAIT SPINNING COMBO...

Rod– Megabass Destroyer P5 Flyssa: https://bit.ly/3RmuKdN

Model: 7'6" Light+

Reel– Shimano Exsence A 3000: https://bit.ly/2iMtscV

Line– Seaguar InvizX (6 lb): https://bit.ly/2oVsG2Y

MATT'S SPY BAIT BFS COMBO...

Rod– Abu Garcia Zenon 7'1" Medium Moderate Fast: https://bit.ly/49WVp8U

Reel– Abu Garcia Zenon MG LTX BFS: https://bit.ly/4aSBckW

Line– Daiwa Hidden FC (6 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

The Technique That Took Over Bass Fishing! (Explained For Beginners And Experts)

The strolling technique has completely taken over bass fishing! Without question, it's the hottest trend today, especially amongst the tournament crowd. As it turns out, it's easy to do, doesn't take specialized gear, and it catches a lot of big bass! Forget the drama, the chatter, or the tournament discussions, and take a look out how this simple technique can help you catch more fish today!

This technique is taking over because it works EVERYWHERE! From bank fishing ponds, to fan casting flats, to offshore suspended fish, the effectiveness of the Strolling method is unmatched.  Strolling is known by many names, but no matter what you call it, you need to give it a try. Don't let the arguments about electronics technologies steer you away from something that can help you catch fish in your local fishery. No matter your location, you can put this to work for you at the peak of its effectiveness, before everyone else has figured it out.

Below you'll find links to our favorite strolling baits for Summer bass fishing. We've included our favorite sizes, colors, and gear. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

SMALLER BAITS...

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

Colors: Electric Shad, Shad

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

Colors: Green Shad, Ghost Minnow, Electric Shad

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

Colors: Silver Shad, Smoke Pepper Clear

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

Colors: Electric Shad, Gizzard Shad, Shad

•Damiki Fat Armor Shad: https://bit.ly/435tuCj

Colors: American Shad, Gizzard Shad

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

Colors: Electric Olive, Seguro KataKuchi

STROLLING HEADS...

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

Size: 1/4 – 3/8 oz

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

Sizes: 1/8 – 3/16 oz

•Gamakatsu Horizon Head LG: https://bit.ly/3QklyHO

Sizes: 1/8 – 1/5 oz

LARGE BAITS...

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

Colors: American Shad, Tennessee Shad

•Deps 7" Sakamata Shad: https://bit.ly/3QMt9yd

Colors: Silver Shad, Smoke Pepper Clear

HEAVIER HEADS...

•Dirty Jigs 5/0 Guppy Head: https://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

Sizes: 1/4 – 1/2 oz

•Owner Round Head XL: https://bit.ly/3Et1q33

Sizes: 3/8 – 7/16 oz

TIM'S FAVORITE STROLLING COMBO...

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

Reel– Shimano Vanford FA C3000XG: https://bit.ly/3WAPNO1

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

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

HIGH END STROLLING COMBO...

Rod– Megabass P5 Destroyer "ADDERMINE": https://bit.ly/3RmuKdN

Reel– Shimano Exsence C2500HG: https://bit.ly/2iMtscV

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

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

BUDGET STROLLING COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick Eagle 7'1" Medium: https://bit.ly/3Lo1gKC

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

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

Leader– Sufix Advance (10 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 apparel and merch! See it here…

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

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