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

RAW BASS FISHING! Serious Fish Catching And Finesse Fishing Knowledge!

Have you ever caught this many bass, this quickly?! Tim is headed out for an afternoon on the lake and he's bringing you along for the fun! It takes him no time to find some giant schools of aggressive bass and the catching ensues! Listen closely as he talks through his mindset, his approach, and the specifics of the baits he's using.

This day is all about finesse. Tim is focused on swimbaits, spy baits, hair jigs, and tubes, to keep the fish biting. Consistently cycling through baits is key to keeping the schools of fish active. They're on isolated areas in open water, specifically chunk rock and rock to sand transitions, so these fish would be easily overlooked by an angler who was simply fishing the bank.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and equipment Tim used throughout the day. From the specific colors, to the rigging components, to the rod and reel combos, we've linked it all. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

FINESSE SWIMBAIT...

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

Color: Real

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

Size: 1/4 oz, 1/0 Hook

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

Reel– Daiwa PX BF70 BFS: https://bit.ly/3y0fWw0

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

FINESSE TUBE...

•Great Lake Finesse Juvy Craw: https://bit.ly/4aCo9UC

Color: green pumpkin

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

Size: 1/4 oz, 1/0 Hook

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

Reel– Aldebaran MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2fdX1Uy

Line– Seaguar AbrazX (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2aaBBDX

SPY BAIT...

•Duo Realis Spinbait 80: https://bit.ly/3QE27YK

Size: 1/4 oz

Color: Shiner

Rod– Cashion Icon 6'8" Ultra Light: https://bit.ly/4aurFAO

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

Line– Sunline Super FC (6 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

JERKBAIT...

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

Color: Northern Secret

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

Model: 6'5" Medium Slow

Reel– Shimano Aldebaran MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2fdX1Uy

Line– Sunline Super FC (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

NED RIG...

•Great Lakes Finesse Snack Craw: https://bit.ly/4b8aeHo

Color: Green Pumpkin

•BKK Silent Chaser Head: https://bit.ly/3ZvTJ2g

Size: 1/4 oz, 1/0 Hook

Rod– Daiwa Steez AGS Spinning: https://bit.ly/44wVwFk

Model: 7’6” Medium Light

Reel– Daiwa Exist 3000–XH: https://bit.ly/453vyds

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

HAIR JIG...

•Andy's Maribou Pro Series: https://bit.ly/3uYqDsw

Color: Black

•Outkast Tackle Feider Fly: https://bit.ly/2G7TBwj

Color: Black

Rod– Fenwick World Class: https://bit.ly/4bX4gZK

Model: 7'6" Medium Light Extra Fast

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

Line– Sunline Super FC (5 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

FAVORITE TOOLS AND GEAR…

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