Urchin Bait Rigging Tricks! Underwater Footage Of 5 Rigs For Coike + Other Urchins

Urchin baits have taken over bass fishing! What began with the Coike, now encompasses the Uni, the Moeba, and dozens of other similar options. These baits are great for catching fish, but they have some major issues as well. Today we're diving deep into the issues with urchin rigging, particularly bass mortality, and covering 5 rigging methods that will help you solve the problems.

We're covering how to properly rig a frog hook, a treble hook, a quad hook, single hooks, as well as a weighted rig you haven't seen anyone use yet. We're watching underwater to see how weighting and balancing changes these baits, and including detailed notes on the components for each rig.

Below you'll find links to all the baits and rigging components, as well as 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

RELATED VIDEO...

•The Best JDM Urchin Bait You've Never Heard Of: https://youtu.be/rkJVtAkk6KA

POPULAR ROUND URCHINS BY BRAND...

•Hideup Coike FullCast: https://bit.ly/4h0ZcFI

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Watermelon Seed

•Hideup Coike 17mm: https://bit.ly/3QyUgwU

Colors: Gill, Watermelon Seed, Watermelon Black Blue

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

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Watermelon, Bloodshot

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

Colors: Green Pumpkin Purp Cop, Green Pump, Scuppernong

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

Colors: Green Pumpkin Purp Cop, Green Pump, Scuppernong

•Yamamoto Uni HD: https://bit.ly/4wTn2vo

Colors: Scuppernong, Baby Bass, Green Pumpkin

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

Colors: Hag's Pumpkin, Red Dirt

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

Colors: Lone Star, Red Dirt, Guadalupe

TIEMCO URCHIN...

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

Favorite Colors: Dark Mimizu, Loco Beetle, Green Pumpkin

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

Favorite Sizes: 1/8 – 3/16 oz

URCHIN JIG...

•MissileBaits Dice Jig: https://bit.ly/4fKzmHn

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Bubblegum, Scuppernong

TREBLE HOOK RIGGING COMPONENTS...

Hook– BKK Hyperlatch 71SS Treble: https://bit.ly/4gsP6kj

Sizes: 2 – 4

Weight– Zman Neko Shroomz: https://bit.ly/3GJTpb1

Sizes: 1/10 – 1/15 oz

Stopper– VMC Sinker Stop (Large): https://bit.ly/38XLQd4

Stopper– Spro Silicone Stop: https://bit.ly/4xnueAF

QUAD HOOK RIGGING COMPONENTS...

Hook– BKK Hyperlatch Quad Urchin:

Sizes: 1 – 2

Weight– 1st Gen Dropshot: https://bit.ly/3UbrFTB

Sizes: 1/8 – 3/16 oz

FROG HOOK RIGGING COMPONENTS...

Hook– Gamakatsu EWG Frog Hook: https://bit.ly/3Se6UWN

Weight– Cast Again Frag Free Rig: https://bit.ly/4qxAfbm

Harness– Decoy Froggy Eye: https://bit.ly/4gyx1zs

Size:

Split Ring– Owner Hyperwire Ring: https://bit.ly/2aTH3f1

Size: 5

Split Shot– Eagle Claw: https://bit.ly/3Shh6xH

Size: BB – 4

SINGLE HOOK RIGGING COMPONENTS...

Hook– Gamakatsu Ball Rig: https://bit.ly/4qGZ1Ws

Size: 3/0

Weedless Hook– Gamakatsu Weedless Ball Rig: https://bit.ly/4i2attD

Size: 3/0

Weight Harness– Jewel Baits Freak O: https://bit.ly/3UkkRD8

Sizes: 1/8 – 3/16 oz

SHAKY HEAD RIGGING COMPONENTS...

•Dirty jigs Magnum Standup Head: https://bit.ly/2KHBpiZ

Sizes: 3/16 oz – 3/8 oz

•MissileBaits 6" Magic Worm: https://bit.ly/3T7dHgB

Colors: Blueback Secret, Watermelon Violet

HIGH END 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– Abu Garcia Revo SX VoltIQ: https://bit.ly/493t4Qq

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

4 Tricks That Catch Bass Right Now!

September can be great fishing when you know where to look! Jump in the boat with Matt for a fun day on the water. He's targeting bass during the early Fall transition and showing you exactly what it takes to consistently catch fish this time of year.

The morning starts off slow, as Matt catches a few fish around structure, adjacent to grass flats. As the sun gets higher, he dials in a pattern targeting open water bass around baitfish. He stays with those fish, catching them on multiple baits, before they finally shut down and settle along deep water structure. Not done yet, Matt adapts to the conditions, and begins catching those same fish in deeper water, with an urchin. The Fall transition can be complicated, but it can also be very rewarding.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits Matt used throughout the day. We've also included links to the exact rod and reel combos he used 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

THE MINNOW...

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

Size: 1/4 oz

•Rapala Crush City 4.25 Freeloader: https://bit.ly/3QWwj4b

Color: Shad

THE JIG...

•Dirty Jigs Compact Pitchin Jig: https://bit.ly/2hAIyCV

Color: The Go To

•Xzone 3.25" Muscle Back Craw: https://bit.ly/43DZXOQ

Color: Green Pumpkin Black

TOPWATER...

•Megabass Dog X Diamante Sonic Slide: https://bit.ly/4c6PIIw

Color: ITO Clear Shad

Subtle– Megabass Giant Dog X: https://bit.ly/2yU84eE

Aggressive– Megabass Dog Max: https://bit.ly/4wowh6Z

UNDERSPIN...

•Dirty Jigs Mini Underspin: https://bit.ly/3JOd8UY

Size: 1/4 oz

•Xzone 3" Swammer: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl

FLUTTER SPOON...

•Nichols Lake Fork Flutter Spoon: https://bit.ly/2ICAGKL

Color: Shattered Glass

URCHIN...

•Tiemco Harinezume Eco 88 mm: https://bit.ly/4yX6YL5

Color: Green Pumpkin

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

Size: 1/8 oz

ROUND URCHINS...

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

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

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

•Hideup Coike: https://bit.ly/3QyUgwU

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– Sunline Saltimate Shock Leader (20 lb): https://bit.ly/2O4UElB

JIG COMBO...

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

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

Line– Seaguar Smackdown Braid (40 lb): https://bit.ly/43KGHQH

Leader– Sufix Advance Mono (15 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

TOPWATER COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis GLX 7' Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/3PmpCqj

Model: 843C MBR

Reel– Shimano Metanium 70 DC A (HG): https://bit.ly/49al91d

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

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

UNDERSPIN COMBO...

Rod– Dobyns Xtasy 7'2" Med Light: https://bit.ly/2KS92gK

Reel– Shimano Twin Power FE 3000: https://bit.ly/3df3hX5

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

Leader– Seaguar Grand Max (12 lb): https://bit.ly/46eb98G

SPOON COMBO...

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

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

Line– Daiwa J Braid Grand (50 lb): https://bit.ly/488sttq

Leader– Sunline Saltimate FC (20 lb): https://bit.ly/2O4UElB

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

How To Find BIG Bass In A New Lake! ( Summer Edition )

We're exploring a new lake during the hottest part of the year, jump in the boat as we figure it out! Matt uses a combination of new fishing (Urchins and Minnows), traditional fishing (Jigs And Worms), and BFS Fishing (Karashi, and Micro Glide Baits) to dial in a new lake. Let's go fishing!

Going in to the day Matt's plan was to split his time between shallow and deep. As it turns out, that plan was spot on. He caught fish from the surface out to 40+ feet of water. While the largest bass of the day came from 25' of water on the edge of a grass line, the majority of his bites were in less than 10' of water around cover, including a bunch of topwater bites.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear Matt used throughout the day. We've included his exact colors, terminal tackle, as well as some of his key rod and reel combos. 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

TOPWATER...

•Megabass Giant Dog X: https://bit.ly/2yU84eE

Color: Juvy Gill

Nose Split Ring– Owner Hyperwire #3: https://bit.ly/2v8ArBX

•Berkley Swamp Lord Frog: https://bit.ly/3MAFQum

Color: Maverick

BFS BAITS...

•Baitsanity BFS Bluegill: https://bit.ly/452CYj3

Color: Bluegill

•Megabass Karashi: https://bit.ly/3LwMGS7

Color: Glitz Shad

•Baitsanity BFS Shad: https://bit.ly/4x2bnuk

Color: Bone

•Bucca Brand 2.5" Trick Shad: https://bit.ly/4blc761

Color: Matte Shad

SHAKY HEAD...

•Xzone 6" Deception Worm: https://bit.ly/43YDE6x

Color: Green Pumpkin Blue

•MissileBaits Warlock Head: https://bit.ly/4bg8DyC

Size: 1/4 oz

PITCHIN JIG...

•Dirty Jigs Compact Pitchin Jig: https://bit.ly/2hAIyCV

Color: Alabama Craw

•Xzone 3.25" Muscle Back Craw: https://bit.ly/43DZXOQ

Color: Green Pumpkin Black

URCHIN...

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

Color: Green Pumpkin

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

Size: 1/8 oz

SHAKY HEAD COMBO...

Rod– Dobyns Xtasy 723C: https://bit.ly/36fIHCg

Model… 7'2" Medium Heavy

Reel– Shimano Curado 70 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2apmDJt

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (30 lb): https://bit.ly/3vbtuDw

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

KARASHI COMBO...

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

Model: Expada

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

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

JIG COMBO...

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

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

Line– Seaguar Smackdown Braid (40 lb): https://bit.ly/43KGHQH

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (15 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

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– Sunline Saltimate Shock Leader (20 lb): https://bit.ly/2O4UElB

BFS GLIDE COMBO...

Rod– Dobyns Sierra Ultra Finesse 691: https://bit.ly/3C4PWgc

Model: 6’9” Light Fast

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

Line– Sunline SniperFC (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