3 Baits Every Midwest And Northern Angler Should Own! (To Catch Bigger Fish)
Come along for an incredible day fishing on the Great Lakes! Tim is targeting trophy smallmouth with finesse tackle. He catches a ton of fish, catches big ones, its just an all around great day of fishing! Pay close attention to his bait selection, as there are 3 key baits that he relies on to consistently get these fish to bite.
Clear water finesse fishing is all about the subtle details. Notice how Tim adjusts his retrieves, adjusts his baits, and targets specific fish. These tricks are all key to consistently catching the big fish in a school.
Below you'll find links to all the baits Tim used throughout the day. We've also included the rod and reel combos he focused on, as well as specifics on bait color, hooks, etc. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.
FINESSE TUBE...
•Xzone Stealth Finesse Tube: https://bit.ly/3yEr6aj
Colors: Great Lakes Sand, 309
•Xzone Stealth Finesse Tube Jig: https://bit.ly/3WY18YM
Size: 3/16 oz
THE DARK SLEEPER...
•Megabass 3" Dark Sleeper (3/4 oz): https://bit.ly/2TyR1GT
Color: Wakasagi
THE SPARK SHAD...
•Megabass 3" Spark Shad: https://bit.ly/2XcLZk4
Color: Real, Royal Gill
•Dirty Jigs Guppy Head: https://bit.ly/2nyUJRS
Size: 3/16 oz – 1/4 oz
THE SCALE...
•Bubba Smart Fish Scale: https://bit.ly/43tkx5W
THE TUBE COMBO...
Rod– G Loomis NRX+ 852C JWR: https://bit.ly/2hedqsq
Reel– Shimano Aldebaran MGL 50 (HG): https://bit.ly/2fdX1Uy
Line– Seaguar InvizX Fluorocarbon (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2oVsG2Y
THE DARK SLEEPER COMBO...
Rod– Megabass P5 JDM "Dark Sleeper": https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY
Reel– Shimano Metanium MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB
Line– Sunline Super FC (12 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju
SPARK SHAD COMBO #1...
Rod– Shimano Expride 7'2" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL
Reel– Shimano Curado BFS: https://bit.ly/2QGRVF2
Line– Sunline Super FC (7 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju
SPARK SHAD COMBO #2...
Rod– Shimano Expride 7'2" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL
Reel– Daiwa PX BF 70: https://bit.ly/3y0fWw0
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
