UNDERWATER JIG AND MINNOW BAITS ( Comparing Strolling Actions Of Popular Minnow Baits )

Let's head below the surface to see how all the popular jig and minnow baits move underwater! Strolling has gained a ton of popularity the last few years, leading to an explosion in the number of baits on the market. It's hard to know which baits to throw when you see them in the tackle shop. Today we're comparing our favorite baits to see exactly how the action differs, so you can understand when to throw each bait.

Mid strolling a minnow bait took bass fishing by storm and continues to gain popularity today. It began with the Deps Sakamata Shad but has blossomed into hundreds of baits. Many of these baits have different actions and understanding how to harness those differences will put more fish in the boat for you.

Below you'll find links to the baits in the order they appear in the video. We've included our favorite colors for each baits, some of the most popular strolling heads, as well as some great rod and reel combos at different price points. 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

JIGHEADS...

All Around – Dirty Jigs HD Guppy Head: https://bit.ly/3WCfvSn

Favorite Size: 1/4 oz

Winter – Dirty Jigs Guppy Head (1/0 Hook): https://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

Favorite Size: 3/16 oz

Large Baits – Dirty Jigs Guppy Head (5/0 Hook): https://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

Favorite Size: 3/8 oz

Easy Action – Missile Baits Eye Roll: https://bit.ly/3JiR3BP

Favorite Sizes: 1/4 – 3/8 oz

Slow Rolling – Owner Range Roller Head: https://bit.ly/42cqaUR

Favorite Size: 1/32 – 3/32 oz

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

Favorite Size: 3/16 – 1/4 oz

UNLISTED BAITS IN THE INTRO...

•MissileBaits 4" Freedom Flyer: https://bit.ly/4qnPvGn

Color: Electric Shad

•Zman 6" Jerk Shadz: https://bit.ly/3yRocN0

Color: The Deal

•Hog Farmer 5" Stroll Shad: https://bit.ly/3ALs7OI

Color: Tennessee Magic

MINNOW BAITS (IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE)...

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

Colors: River Shad, Electric Shad, Smoke Pepper Clear

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

Colors: Electric Shad, Natural Shad, Rainbow Shad

•Berkley Lab Series Minnow: https://bit.ly/4tPo3Dt

Colors: Silver Shiner, Threadfin, Highland Shad

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

Colors: The Deal, Bad Shad, Electric Shad

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

Colors: Electric Shad, Green Shad, Ghost Minnow

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

Colors: Green Shad, Gizzard Shad, Shad

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

Colors: Crystal Shad, Electric Shad, Ghost Minnow

•MissileBaits Freedom Flyer: https://bit.ly/4qnPvGn

Colors: Good Wakasagi, Silver Shiner, Electric Shad

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

Colors: Electric Shad, Gizzard Shad, Shad

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

Colors: Electric Olive, Smokey Shad

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

Colors: Bad Shad, Electric Shad, Smelt

HIGH END FINESSE MINNOW 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

FULL SIZE MINNOW 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

ALL AROUND 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

BUDGET STROLLING COMBO...

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

Reel– Abu Garcia Max Elite 2500: https://bit.ly/4fa4vUo

Line– Power Pro Braid (15 lb): https://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader– Sufix Advance (10 lb): https://bit.ly/3cjHwJL

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

Summer Strolling Tricks! Everything You Need To Know! (Best Minnows, Heads, And Techniques)

Strolling a jig and minnow has taken bass fishing by storm! This exciting technique catches bass year round, but peaks in Summer. If you're not using a jig and minnow to catch bass in the heat, you're leaving a lot of fish behind! From baits, to rigging, to technique, Tim is covering all the details in today's video.

After several years, this technique continues to gain popularity. It began with the Deps Sakamata Shad but has blossomed into hundreds of new baits. Many of these baits have different actions and understanding how to harness those differences will put more fish in the boat. We have a handful of confidence baits, and today Tim is explaining how each model is best used.

Below you'll find links to the baits in the order they appear in the video. We've included our favorite colors for each baits, some of the most popular strolling heads, as well as some great rod and reel combos at different price points to help 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 BAITS...

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

Colors: River Shad, Electric Shad, Smoke Pepper Clear

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

Colors: Green Shad, Electric Shad, Ghost Minnow

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

Colors: Electric Shad, Natural Shad, Rainbow Shad

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

Colors: Crystal Shad, Electric Shad, Ghost Minnow

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

Colors: Shad, Green Shad, Gizzard Shad

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

Colors: The Deal, Bad Shad, Electric Shad

•Berkley Lab Series Minnow: https://bit.ly/4tPo3Dt

Colors: Silver Shiner, Threadfin, Highland Shad

FAVORITE STROLLING HEADS...

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

Favorite Sizes: 1/4 – 3/8 oz, 3/0 – 5/0 Hook

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

Favorite Sizes: 3/16 – 1/4 oz, 2/0 Hook

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

Favorite Size: 1/32 – 3/32 oz

•Missile Baits Eye Roll: https://bit.ly/3JiR3BP

Favorite Sizes: 1/4 – 3/8 oz

ACCESSORIES...

•FishCo Wingman: https://bit.ly/4yhpWvh

HIGH END FINESSE MINNOW COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Poison Adrena 6'10" Med+ Extra Fast: https://bit.ly/4c0fQmq

Reel– Shimano Exsence 2500: https://bit.ly/4oBLYnM

Line– Sunline Almight Braid (16 lb): https://bit.ly/4flJrsg

Leader– Seaguar Grand Max (10 lb): https://bit.ly/46eb98G

SHIMANO 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

DAIWA 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

BUDGET STROLLING COMBO...

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

Reel– Abu Garcia Max Elite 2500: https://bit.ly/4fa4vUo

Line– Power Pro Braid (15 lb): https://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader– Sufix Advance (10 lb): https://bit.ly/3cjHwJL

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

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

2025 BUYER'S GUIDE: The Best Jig And Minnow Strolling Baits, Gear, And Tackle!

Fishing minnow baits on a jighead continues to sweep bass fishing! This technique isn't new, but it's continuing to build momentum amongst bass anglers! There are a ton of new baits coming to market so today we're cutting through the chatter and keying in on the most consistent baits for mid strolling and bottom strolling with a jig and mini.

This technique pairs perfectly with modern electronics but let's be clear, you DO NOT NEED ELECTRONICS to fish these presentations effectively! Anyone can catch big fish on the jig and minnow. After today, you'll understand how to apply this technique to your fishing. Every brand in the fishing industry is hustling to add a bait to this category, but there are key baits that stand out from the crowd and consistently catch fish in a variety of conditions.

Below you'll find links to all the gear the guys discussed in the video. We've 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.

FULL SIZE MINNOWS...

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

Colors: Purple Shad, Silver Shad

•Hog Farmer 5" Stroll Shad: https://bit.ly/3ALs7OI

Colors: Ghost Minnow, Blue Gizzard, Electric Shad

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

Colors: Gizzard Shad, Shad, Tennessee Shad

UNIQUE MINNOW BAITS...

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

Colors: Electric Shad, Bad Shad, Tennessee Shad

Size: 1/4 - 3/8 oz

•Damiki FAT Armor Shad: https://bit.ly/435tuCj

Colors: American Shad, Gizzard Shad, RP Blue Pearl

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

Colors: Lively Rikyu, Seguro Katakuchi

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

Size: 1/10 – 3/16 oz

FINESSE MINNOWS...

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

Colors: Natural Shad, Sexy Shad

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

Colors: Ghost Minnow, Electric Shad, Blizzard Gizzard

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

Colors: Iridescent, Gizzard Shad, Crush Shad

GUPPY HEADS...

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

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

•Dirty Jigs Tungsten Head: https://bit.ly/4nfOJtT

Favorite Size: 3/16 – 3/8 oz

STROLLING HEADS...

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

Size: 3/64 – 3/16 oz

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

Size: 3/16 – 1/5 oz

•MissileBaits Eye Roller: https://bit.ly/3JiR3BP

Size: 3/16 – 3/8 oz

FULL SIZE MINNOW 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 (18 lb): https://bit.ly/3UEhhl2

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

FINESSE MINNOW 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 Gold Label (8 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

PREVIOUS BUYER'S GUIDES...

•Best Jigs– https://youtu.be/KVy_HzsNdv4

•Best Spinnerbaits/A Rigs– https://youtu.be/ipLAgQwf_t0

•Best Entry Level Combos– https://youtu.be/4O2ewrZzuJw

•Best Budget Baller Combos– https://youtu.be/sTtrvJ6xPYE

•Best "Affordable" Combos– https://youtu.be/HU5KG3rENDA

•High End Combos– https://youtu.be/7tj_awFmJLM

•Best "Enthusiast" Rods And Reels– https://youtu.be/J7ikDrkx6fU

WANT TACTICALBASSIN GEAR??

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