5 Keys To Strolling The Jig And Minnow! ( The Details No One Is Telling! )

The Jig And Minnow continues to sweep bass fishing, don't be left behind! There are 5 key elements to strolling that very few anglers understand. These key differences are what sets certain baits apart, and helps select anglers catch fish consistently. If you want to be successful with these baits in cold water, we can help!

This technique is known by many names, but regardless of what you call it, it's working. It's not new, but it's erupted on the bass fishing scene over the last few years. Pairing a pin tailed, fork tailed, order paddle tailed minnow to a jighead and shaking it around bass is incredibly effective in the cold Winter months! If you want to stay consistent all Winter, you'll want to focus on smaller baits in natural colors, as well as much lighter heads than we use in Summer. We're also adapting our rod selection to these lighter offerings so that we can work them more effectively.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits Matt discussed in the video. We've included his favorite colors for each, along with some of the key rods (at different price points) that will fish these baits effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.


WINGED AND FLANGED BAITS...

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

Favorite Sizes: 5" and 6"

Colors: Silver Shiner, Electric Shad, Smoke Pepper Clear


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

Favorite Size: 5" and 6"

Colors: Rainbow Shad, Electric Shad, Tennessee Shad


ROUND BAITS...

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

Favorite Winter Size: 3.5" and 4"

Favorite Summer Size: 7"

Colors: Bad Shad, The Deal


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

Favorite Winter Size: 4"

Favorite Summer Size: 5" and 6"

Colors: Ghost Minnow, Green Shad, Electric Shad


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

Favorite Winter Size: 3" and 3.5"

Favorite Summer Size: 4.5"

Colors: Electric Shad, Ghost Minnow, Tennessee Shad


FLAT SIDED BAITS...

•Damiki 3" Armor Shad: https://bit.ly/2VQ7g6o

Colors: American Shad, Pure Gill


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

Favorite Winter Size: 6.25"

Favorite Summer Size: 4.25"

Colors: Shad, Green Shad, Gizzard Shad


•Megabass 5" Sling Shad: https://bit.ly/41tgaaT

Colors: G Biwahigai, Hasu, Wakasagi


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

Favorite Winter Size: 3.5"

Favorite Summer Size: 4.5"

Colors: Electric Shad, Gizzard Shad


HEADS FOR STROLLING...

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

Size: 1/4 – 3/8 oz with 2/0 Hook


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

Small Minnow Size: 3/16 – 1/4 oz with 1/0 Hook

Large Minnow Size: 3/8 – 1/2 oz with 5/0 Hook


•MissileBaits Eye Roll Head: https://bit.ly/3JiR3BP

Size: 3/16 – 3/8 oz


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

Size: 1/8 – 3/16 oz


HIGH END STROLLING 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


MID PRICED 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


HEAVY BAIT 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


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

Jig And Minnow Fishing: Everything You Need To Know For Fall And Winter Strolling!

The hottest trend in bass fishing isn’t slowing down any time soon! The Jig and Minnow, AKA “Strolling” continues to sweep the sport of bass fishing! This technique works EVERYWHERE and you don’t need any electronics to do it! From bank fishing ponds, to fan casting open water, the effectiveness of the Strolling method is incredible!

With the huge swing in popularity, brands across the industry have taken notice. There are a ton of new baits, heads, and rods coming to market. Which ones are worth your time? Which ones are a waste of money? Today we’re taking a look at 5 unique baits that will help you catch more fish this Fall and Winter! Each bait has a unique purpose and situation where it will shine. Pay close attention to the details, and you’re going to catch a lot of fish this season!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits Matt discussed in the video. We've included our favorite sizes, colors, as well as the rods, reels, and line the guys are using to fish them effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.


FULL SIZE BAITS...

•Hog Farmer 4.5" Spunk Shad: https://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Colors: Ghost Minnow, Blue Gizzard, Electric Shad


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

Colors: Gizzard Shad, Tennessee Shad


•Deps 5" Sakamata Shad: https://bit.ly/3QMt9yd

Colors: Purple Shad, Silver Shad


STROLL SHAD…

•Hog Farmer 4” Stroll Shad: https://bit.ly/3ALs7OI

Colors: Ghost Minnow, Electric Shad, Blizzard Gizzard


•Dirty Jigs 1/0 Guppy Head: https://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

Size: 1/8 - 1/4 oz


BR FISH…

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

Colors: Seguro KataKuchi, Smokey Magic


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

Sizes: 1/10 - 3/16 oz


HOVER MINNOW…

•Great Lakes Finesse Hover Minnow: https://bit.ly/3YkWsgL

Colors: Iridescent, Gizzard Shad, Crush Shad


•Great Lakes Finesse Sneaky Swimbait Head: https://bit.ly/46piwbK

Size: 1/8 - 1/4 oz


•Great Lakes Finesse Hanging Jig Head: https://bit.ly/3yf7fOI

Size: 3/16 - 1/4 oz


ARMOR SHAD…

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

Colors: American Shad, PB Silver, Tennessee Shad


•Gamakatsu 26R Weedless Ball Head: https://bit.ly/3YlzW6U

Size: 1/2 oz, 4/0


GRAPH SHADZ…

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

Colors: Electric Shad, Bad Shad, Tennessee Shad

Size: 1/4 - 3/8 oz


FAVORITE LEAD HEADS…

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

Size: 1/4 - 3/8 oz, 1/0 - 3/0 Hook


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

Size: 1/8 - 3/16 oz


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

Size: 5/32 oz, 3/0 Hook


TUNGSTEN JIGHEADS…

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

Size: 1/4 - 3/8 oz


•Queen Tackle Strolling Rolling Head: https://bit.ly/4eX7NIP

Size: 1/4 oz


SINKING BRAID…

•Sunline Almight (Pink): https://bit.ly/3xb44ql

Size: 16 lb


FULL SIZE STROLLING COMBO…

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

Model: 6'10" Medium Heavy Extra Fast

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

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

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


FINESSE STROLLING COMBO…

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

Model: 6'10" Medium Extra Fast

Reel– Shimano Sustain FJ 3000: https://bit.ly/3BQLlNP

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

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (8 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi


BUDGET STROLLING COMBO...

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

Reel– Shimano Miravel 2500: https://bit.ly/3QZnwL5

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 hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

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

This New Strolling Technique Has Taken Over Bass Fishing!

Don't miss you chance to be in front of the hottest trend in bass fishing! 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 so 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.


FULL SIZE BAITS…

•Hog Farmer 4.5" Spunk Shad: https://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Colors: Ghost Minnow, Blue Gizzard, Electric Shad


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

Colors: Gizzard Shad, Tennessee Shad


•Deps 5" Sakamata Shad: https://bit.ly/3QMt9yd

Colors: Purple Shad, Silver Shad


SMALLER BAITS...

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

Colors: RP Blue Pearl, American Shad


•Hog Farmer 3.5" Spunk Shad: https://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Colors: Ghost Minnow, Blue Gizzard, Electric Shad


•RAID Fish Roller: https://bit.ly/3GMrpAg

Colors: Cosme Shad, Zach


HEADS...

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

Sizes: 3/8 oz – 3/0, 1/4 oz – 1/0


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

Sizes: 3/16 oz 3/0, 1/8 oz 3/0, 3/32 oz 1/0


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

Sizes: 3/16 oz 3/0, 1/8 oz 2/0


•Gamakatsu Horizon Head: https://bit.ly/4d288cp

Sizes: 3/16 oz 3/0, 1/8 oz 2/0


MATT'S FAVORITE STROLLING COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 6'8" Medium: https://bit.ly/2osaj3q

Reel– Shimano Sustain FJ 3000: https://bit.ly/3BQLlNP

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

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


HIGH END STROLLING COMBO...

Rod– Daiwa Steez AGS 7'1" Medium: https://bit.ly/44wVwFk

Model: Utility Player

Reel– Daiwa Certate LT 2500: https://bit.ly/35Kclij

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 7'1" Medium: https://bit.ly/3Lo1gKC

Reel– Shimano Miravel 2500: https://bit.ly/3QZnwL5

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 hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

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

SPRING BUYER'S GUIDE: STROLLING FOR BASS ( Hover Rig, Mid Strolling, Moping, Damiki Rig )

Fishing finesse plastics on a jighead is taking over bass fishing! Here's what you need to know!! While this technique isn't new, advancements in forward facing sonar have caused a huge resurgence. However, you do not need electronics to fish these presentations effectively. They work equally well on offshore suspended bass as they do along the shore of a pond.

We're exploring the finesse technique known as "hover strolling", along with the power techniques known as "mid strolling" and "bottom strolling". Both are effective and after today, you'll understand how to apply them to your fishing, and which baits you should put the time into. Most of our Buyer's Guides are focused on baits and gear but today's also has an element of teaching in it, because so many anglers are struggling to understand this new (albeit old) fishing method.

Below you'll find links to all the gear the guys discussed in the video. We've separated it by category and included our favorite sizes, colors, and equipment where applicable. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.


THE DAMIKI RIG...

•Damiki Rig Jighead: https://bit.ly/2tg1ajm

Size: 1/8 - 3/8

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

Size: 2.5 - 3"


HOVER STROLLING BAITS...

•Roboworm 4" Sculpin: https://bit.ly/39hyrzL

Colors: Hologram Shad, Oxblood Light Red


•Yamamoto 4" Senko: https://bit.ly/2axAmNS

Colors: Natural Shad, Baby Bass


HOVER STROLLING HOOKS AND TERMINAL...

•Ryugi Hover Shot Hook: https://bit.ly/3QRk4UJ

Size: 3, 2


•Ryugi Weedless Hover Shot Hook: https://bit.ly/3MUFaR8

Size: 2, 1


•Reins Tungsten Nail: https://bit.ly/3Qvfv3Z

Size: 3/32 - 1/96


•Gambler Hover Hook: https://bit.ly/3QTmjHd

Size: 1/16 - 1/8


•Core Tackle Weedless Hover Rig: https://bit.ly/3sefRSc

Size: 1/32 - 3/32


MID STROLLING HEADS...

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

Sizes: 1/8 oz, 1/0 Hook, 1/4 oz, 3/0 Hook


•Duo Realis Bayruf BR Head: https://bit.ly/3MV2y0C

Sizes: 3/16 oz, 1/4 oz


•VMC Hybrid Swimbait Heads: https://bit.ly/3OshD9c

Sizes: 3/16 oz, 1/4 oz


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

Sizes: 3/16 oz, 1/4 oz, 1/32 oz


SMALLER MID STROLLING BAITS...

•Hog Farmer 3.5" Spunk Shad: https://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Colors: Electric Shad, Ghost Minnow, Sexy Shad


•Yamamoto Scope Shad: https://bit.ly/3MVUjBH

Colors: Natural Shad, Sexy Shad


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

Colors: Bad Shad, The Deal


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

Colors: Seguro Katakuchi, UV Silver


LARGER MID STROLLING BAITS...

•Hog Farmer 4.5" Spunk Shad: https://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Colors: Electric Shad, Ghost Minnow, Sexy Shad


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

Colors: Electric Shad, Silver Shad, Reservoir Shad


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

Colors: Green Shad, Albino Shad


LARGER BAIT MID STROLLING COMBO...

Rod– Daiwa STEEZ AGS 7'6" MLL: https://bit.ly/44wVwFk

Reel– Daiwa Certate LT 2500: https://bit.ly/35Kclij

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

Leader– Sunline Super FC (12 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju


FINESSE MID STROLLING COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 6'8" Medium: https://bit.ly/2osaj3q

Reel– Shimano Ultegra 3000: https://bit.ly/2nfApml

Line– Sufix 131 Braid (10 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF

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


BUDGET FRIENDLY STROLLING COMBO...

Rod– Shimano SLX 7' Medium Light: https://bit.ly/2AdvIC1

Reel– Shimano Nasci FC 2500: https://bit.ly/2g278cC

Line– Seaguar InvizX (8 lb): https://bit.ly/2oVsG2Y


TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

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