The Ultimate Finesse Trick For Fall Bass Fishing! (How To Catch Them On The Tough Days)

Finesse fishing can be king this time of year! Whether you're a fan of spinning tackle or Bait Finesse (BFS), these unique techniques will help you catch more fish throughout Fall. From tiny topwater and swimbaits, to unique jigs and creatures, these tricks put fish in the boat, even on the tough days!

Bait finesse fishing continues to sweep the US angling community and many fisherman are eager to see what's coming next. These presentations will help you catch more fish this Fall, and you'll have more fun doing it! And don't worry, you can still take advantage of these opportunities with a spinning rod if you haven't jumped on the BFS train just yet.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and equipment discussed in the video. 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

BFS HARD SWIMBAITS...

•Baitsanity BFS Glide Minnow: https://bit.ly/4od827Y

•Baitsanity BFS Crank Minnow: https://bit.ly/4mOdXz7

Colors: Bluegill, Baby Shad, Minnow

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

•Bucca Brand Lil Baby Bull Shad: https://bit.ly/46MzYst

Colors: Matte Shad, Threadfintastic

BFS SOFT SWIMBAITS...

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

Sizes: 1/8 oz, 1/0 Hook

•XZone 2.75 Swammer: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Colors: Electric Shad

•Megabass 3" Spark Shad: https://bit.ly/2XcLZk4

Colors: Albino, Real

KARASHI...

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

Colors: See Through Shad, Glitz Shad, Juvy Gill

Replacement Hook: Tinsel Hook– https://bit.ly/4ltPizz

BFS TEXAS RIG...

•Xzone Stealth Finesse Creature: https://bit.ly/3M0BXOU

Colors: Green Pumpkin/Black Blue, Green Pumpkin Blue

•Owner Rig N Hook: https://bit.ly/2BnniXN

Size: 1/0

•Nako Tungsten Worm Weight: https://bit.ly/4mGDnzD

Size: 1/16 oz

•VMC Sinker Stop (Small): https://bit.ly/38XLQd4

BFS TOPWATER...

•Megabass Baby Pop X: https://bit.ly/3QgjPDY

Colors: MG Sexy Stream, Mat Shad

•R2S Whopper Plopper 60: https://bit.ly/2bsPbQV

Colors: Munky Butt, Bone

BFS CRANKBAITS...

•Bill Lewis Gnat: https://bit.ly/3URb85s

Colors: Red Glitter Craw, Ghost Minnow

•Megabass Griffin SR-X: https://bit.ly/3qOyDj6

Colors: GP Kawamatsu, Phantom Green Craw

BFS JERKBAITS...

•Megabass X 70: https://bit.ly/3EplsrV

Colors: Mat Shad, HT Ito Tennessee Shad

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

Colors: All Bait, Komochi Wakasagi

BFS SPYBAIT...

•Duo Realis Spinbait 70 (1/4 oz): https://bit.ly/3QE27YK

Colors: Ghost Minnow, Morning Dawn

BFS JIG...

•MissileBaits Micro Football: https://bit.ly/3osY6wA

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Dill Pickle

•Xzone Stealth Finesse Craw: https://bit.ly/4ckYPmX

Colors: Grass Craw, Green Pumpkin Black

TIM'S SOFT SWIMBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 7'2" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel– Daiwa PX BF 70: https://bit.ly/3y0fWw0

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

HIGH END TEXAS RIG/SOFT SWIMBAIT COMBO...

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

Models: Kasumi Six Eleven

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

Line– Seaguar PEX8 (12 lb): https://bit.ly/3UEhhl2

Leader– Sunline SniperFC (6 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

HIGH END KARASHI COMBO...

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

Model: 6'6" Light Slow

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

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

ALL AROUND KARASHI COMBO...

Rod– Cashion Icon 7' Light: https://bit.ly/3mLIIes

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

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

ULTRALIGHT COMBO...

Rod– Dobyns Sierra 7'0" (700): https://bit.ly/3C4PWgc

Model: 7' Light Extra Fast

Reel– Daiwa Tatula BF70 BFS: https://bit.ly/4b7UbYM

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

ALL AROUND BFS COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 6'8" Light: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

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

Line–Seaguar PEX8 (18 lb): https://bit.ly/3UEhhl2

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

BUDGET BFS COMBO...

Rod– Cashion Element Z2 6'10" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/48w69eC

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

Dropshot Tricks For Summer Bass! New Baits And Rigging For Hot Weather!

The dropshot is more versatile than most angler's realize. From power shotting to finesse presentations, we're taking a deep dive into Summer dropshot fishing! If you believe it's just a finesse technique, you're missing a lot of amazing dropshot opportunities in the Summer! It's time to shift your mindset, explore new baits, and catch more fish!

In today's video Matt is covering the basics of dropshot fishing, including some of his key baits. Then he's showing how to adapt the technique to changing conditions, including heavy cover. The dropshot is far more versatile than we give it credit for and today Matt is taking the time to show us how to really dial it in.

Below you'll find links to all his favorite baits, hooks, weights, and accessories. We've also included links to his personal favorite dropshot rods and reels. 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

PADDLE TAIL WORMS...

•MissileBaits BombShot: https://bit.ly/2YYBipr

Colors: Goby Bite, Fishaliscious

•Big Bite Scentsation Smasher: https://bit.ly/2ZpCOCY

Colors: Perch Dinner, Smashed Goby, Bully

•Berkley Labs Flat Worm: https://bit.ly/4f3qxtm

Colors: Tactical, Oxblood Red Flake, Obsidian Black

STRAIGHT TAIL WORMS...

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

Colors: Johns Juice, Blueback Secret, Watermelon Violet

•Berkley Lab Series Finesse Worm: https://bit.ly/3OYhSOr

Colors: Payload, Ember Jelly Fusion, Oxblood Red Flake

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

Colors: Junebug, Dark Junebug, Green Pumpkin Blue

DICE BAITS...

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

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Green Pumpkin Goby, Electric Shad

•Xzone GBO (Non Salted): https://bit.ly/4xGrzmc

Colors: Green Pumpkin, 309, Smoke Black

DROPSHOT HOOKS (NOSE RIG)...

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

Favorite Size: 2

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

Favorite Size: 2

•Gamakatsu Super Tuned TWG Dropshot: https://bit.ly/4fSyAd9

Favorite Size: 1

•BKK Armor Point Dropshot: https://bit.ly/4jveyoy

Favorite Size: 1

DROPSHOT HOOKS (WEEDLESS)...

•Owner Cover Shot HD: https://bit.ly/36Gunbf

Size: 1/0 – 2/0

•BKK Dropshot Long Shank: https://bit.ly/3ZXXyiQ

Size: 1/0 – 2/0

DROPSHOT WEIGHTS...

•Xzone Tear Drop Weights: https://bit.ly/3HgdcMM

Size: 3/16 – 3/8 oz

•Xzone Tear Drop Tie On Weights: https://bit.ly/4exmYty

Size: 3/16 – 3/8 oz

•Xzone Cylinder Dropshot Weights: https://bit.ly/4xA9mXl

Size: 3/16 – 3/8 oz

DOBYNS DROPSHOT COMBO...

Rod– Dobyns Champion Extreme 741: https://bit.ly/29OVnDa

Model: 7'4" Light Fast

Reel– Shimano Vanquish 3000: https://bit.ly/4sAmR5X

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

Leader– Seaguar Grand Max (6 lb): https://bit.ly/46eb98G

MEGABASS DROPSHOT COMBO...

Rod– Megabass Destroyer Evolution 6'3" Ultralight: https://bit.ly/4nxU53D

Model: Lycaon MS

Reel– Shimano Vanquish 2500: https://bit.ly/4sAmR5X

Line– Sunline Almight (13 lb): https://bit.ly/4flJrsg

Leader– Seaguar Grand Max (6 lb): https://bit.ly/46eb98G

G LOOMIS DROPSHOT COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis GLX 822 DSR: https://bit.ly/3Ifjbow

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

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

Leader– Sunline Super FC (6 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 Neko Rig! ( 9 Most Popular Worms Compared - Underwater Action Test )

9 of the most popular Neko Rigged Worms compared underwater! Let's dive below the surface of the lake and see how your favorite worms compare to the rest of the market. Underwater footage gives us a unique perspective that cuts through the marketing hype, dock talk, and misinformation. Think they're all the same? Think again!

The Neko Rig is an important Summer bass fishing technique. Around the country, anglers trust this simple rig to put fish in the boat when nothing else will. We were shocked to see just how different some of these worms are from the rest. One worm stands up with perfect action, while the next quickly falls to bottom. We can clearly see what worms look the best, saving a ton of time and money.

Below you'll find links to all 9 of the worms that were shown in the video. We've also included links to the rigging components, as well as some great rod and reel combos to help you fish the Neko Rig effectively, regardless of your budget. 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

RIGGING COMPONENTS...

Hook– Owner Sniper Finesse Neko (Size 1): https://bit.ly/2kfdv37

Band– VMC Crossover (Size 5): https://bit.ly/3w0NYdz

Weight– Xzone Pagoda: https://bit.ly/2iGNSFW

Size: 3/32 oz

THE WORMS IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE...

•Zman SMH Worm: https://bit.ly/3c2orvf

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Junebug, Hot Snakes

•Hog Farmer Utility Player: https://bit.ly/4s8AzxH

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Junebug, Plum

•Crush City Janitor Worm: https://bit.ly/3Fy6nsd

Colors: Candy Bug, Bama Bug, Green Pumpkin

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

Colors: TW Dark Junebug, 309, Green Pumpkin Blue

•Yamamoto Sensei Worm: https://bit.ly/3WgAaM5

Colors: Blue Craw, Junebug, Redbug

•Berkley Hit Worm Magnum: https://bit.ly/4m3B9Ks

Colors: Blue Fleck, Plum Apple, Green Pumpkin

•Yamamoto 5" Senko: https://bit.ly/2axAmNS

Colors: Tactical Shad, Green Pumpkin Blk, SunGill

•Yamamoto Fuzzy Senko: https://bit.ly/3Wgm6B7

Colors: Baby Bass, Natural Shad, Green Pumpkin Orange

•Big Bite Baits Nekorama: https://bit.ly/48LN6Qr

Colors: Green Pumpkin Blue, Junebug

TIM'S NEKO RIG COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Legend X2 7'1" Medium: https://bit.ly/4farXAh

Model: LXTS71MF

Reel– Shimano Twin Power 3000: https://bit.ly/3WYpX75

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (15 lb): https://bit.ly/34R5Mfe

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

MID PRICED NEKO RIG COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick Elite 7'1" Medium XFast: https://bit.ly/46TZviy

Reel– Daiwa Tatula MQ LT 2500: https://bit.ly/3IWhxbv

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

BUDGET NEKO RIG COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Bass X 7'1" Medium: https://bit.ly/3xi0ren

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

Line– Sunline Super FC 10 lb: http://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

Neko Rig Tricks + 2 Other Ways To Catch Bass On Sunny Days!

Jump in the boat with Tim for a fun day on the water! The sun is shining, the conditions are flat calm, and the fish are around shallow cover. Watch how Tim adapts to these conditions with 3 baits, and has an awesome day on the water! It doesn't matter what conditions you face, when you know how to adapt.

Tim did most of his catching with a Neko Rig. This underutilized technique is an excellent choice for wary bass, often outperforming a shaky head in clear water situations. He had it paired to our new "Tactical Shad" colored senko. Once a ripple returned to the surface of the water he shifted gears to a swimbait and topwater to round out his day.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear he used throughout the day. 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

NEKO RIG...

Bait– Yamamoto 5" Senko: https://bit.ly/2axAmNS

Color: Tactical Shad

Hook– Owner Sniper Finesse Neko (Size 1): https://bit.ly/2kfdv37

Band– VMC Crossover (Size 5): https://bit.ly/3w0NYdz

Weight– Xzone Pagoda: https://bit.ly/2iGNSFW

Size: 3/32 oz

SWIMBAIT...

•Megabass 6" Magdraft: https://bit.ly/2mc8bfK

Color: White Back Shad

TOPWATER...

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

Color: Bone Python

THE NET...

•Frabill Conservation PLD Telescopic: https://bit.ly/3kdZ3kA

NEKO RIG COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Legend X2 7'1" Medium: https://bit.ly/4farXAh

Model: LXTS71MF

Reel– Shimano Twin Power 3000: https://bit.ly/3WYpX75

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (15 lb): https://bit.ly/34R5Mfe

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

SWIMBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Outlier 7'4" Med Hvy: https://bit.ly/3EuHPiT

Reel– Shimano Metanium (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro (65 lb): https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

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

TOPWATER COMBO...

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

Model: 7' Medium Regular

Reel– Daiwa Steez SV TW: https://bit.ly/3wXZ9Jb

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (30 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Sufix Advance (12 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