30 LB SMALLMOUTH LIMIT!! 4 BAITS CATCH THESE GIANT BASS!

Come along for an INSANE day of Smallmouth Fishing! Tim is on the water targeting giant Smallmouth and the bite is on! He doesn't know it yet, but he's about to catch 5 Smallmouth for more than 30 pounds! Today is proof that big fish don't always require big baits!

Tim has no idea what he's in for as this day begins. He's greeted with a frigid wind and seemingly difficult conditions... but before you know it he's hold a 6 lber! He's using even smaller baits than normal, with the first few giants coming on the XZone Stealth Finesse Tube. After that he finds his groove and starts loading the boat with a Dark Sleeper, Spark Shad, and hair jig. What an incredible day!

Below you'll find links to all the baits Tim used throughout the day. We've included the exact sizes, colors, and rigging components, as well as Tim's rod and reel combos. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

THE TUBE...

•Xzone Stealth Finesse Tube: https://bit.ly/3yEr6aj

Colors: Green Pumpkin Blue, 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: Royal Gill

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

Size: 1/8 oz

THE HAIR JIG...

•Great Lakes Finesse Marabou Jig: https://bit.ly/4iPXoA2

Color: Black

THE SPY BAIT...

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

Color: Green Smelt

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

THE SPARK SHAD COMBO...

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

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

Line– Seaguar InvizX Fluorocarbon (6 lb): https://bit.ly/2oVsG2Y

THE HAIR JIG COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis NRX+ 901S SJR: https://bit.ly/2RB0oJP

Reel– Shimano Stella FK 3000: https://bit.ly/2U8Pkzg

Line– Sunline Super FC (5 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

FInesse Swimbait Tricks To Catch More Bass!

Matt is teaching while catching giant bass! Don't miss this! He's throwing small paddle tail swimbaits and getting monster bites when he gets inspired and stops what he's doing to explain how subtle differences between popular swimbaits and swimbait hooks can make huge differences in your catch rates.  

There are a variety of finesse swimbaits on the market and many of them catch fish. So why do certain models always seem to shine? Are there times when you should cut one off and try a different style? How will switching from a bare head to a bladed head impact the bait? There is so much to understand about these small swimbaits that is often overlooked and as you'll see in today's video, it can have a huge impact on the size of fish you're catching!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits Matt was using, the exact heads, weights, and colors he discussed, as well as the specific rod models he was fishing with. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

TODAY'S SPARK SHAD...

Bait- Megabass 3" Spark Shad: http://bit.ly/2XcLZk4

Colors: Real, Baby Bass

Hook- Megabass Okashira Screw Head: http://bit.ly/2EpluSA

Size: 1/16 oz

TODAY'S KEITECH... 

Bait- Keitech 3.3 Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Color: SunGill

Hook- Dirty Jigs Guppy Head: http://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

Size: 1/8 oz

TODAY'S DARK SLEEPER... 

Bait- Megabass 3" Dark Sleeper (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2TyR1GT

Color: Wakasagi

OTHER FINESSE SWIMBAITS... 

-Keitech 4" Easy Shiner: http://bit.ly/2bxJK6H

Favorite Colors: Crystal Shad, Electric Shad

-Storm 3" Largo Shad: https://bit.ly/3vxP0NB

Favorite Colors: Sexy Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

FINESSE SWIMBAIT HEADS (Largest To Smallest)... 

-Dirty Jigs Tactical Finesse Head (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2Pqrq3n

-Owner Flashy Swimmer (1/0): http://bit.ly/2e8O4Y7

-Megabass Okashira Screw Head: http://bit.ly/2EpluSA

-Cool Baits Underspin (1/8 oz): http://bit.ly/2boS7QA

Dirty Jigs Guppy Head: http://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

MATT'S FIRST SPINNING COMBO... 

Rod- Megabass P5 Baby Plugging: https://bit.ly/2B7NyFj

Reel- Shimano Vanford 2000: https://bit.ly/2gu84t7

Line- Power Pro 10 lb: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader- Sunline Super FC 6 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

MATT'S 2ND SPINNING COMBO... 

Rod- G Loomis NRX+ 901S SJR: https://bit.ly/2RB0oJP

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

Line- Sunline Super FC 5 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

DARK SLEEPER COMBO...

Rod- Megabass Dark Sleeper: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

Reel- Shimano Aldebaran 50 MGL (HG): http://bit.ly/2fdX1Uy

Line- Sunline FC 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

WANT TACTICALBASSIN GEAR??

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

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

Summer Fishing a Senko and Jig For Clear Water Bass

We're targeting shallow water bass, in heavy cover, in crystal clear water. Flipping and pitching is easy with heavy tackle but what do you do when the water is clear? We've downsized our gear, switched to light line, and are going deep in the cover in search of a big bite! In the afternoon we switch our attention to offshore fish, targeting them with finesse swimbaits, and have an awesome day! Come along for the fun!

These smallmouth are behaving just like largemouth. They've moved up into shallow reeds and are feeding on baitfish. By switching to light line Matt and Cobi are able to get consistent bites but getting the fish out of the cover proves to be a challenge. Its a fine line between getting bit and being able to get them out. The guys employed a variety of techniques to catch these fish. Initially the plan was to fish a senko and a jig but the anglers quickly realized a finesse swimbait would be another key tool. 

Below you'll find links to the baits and equipment used in the video. We've also included a value combo for those anglers who are finesse fishing on a budget. The links go direct to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

Stick Bait... 

Bait- Yamamoto Senko 5" (Watermelon black Red Flake): http://bit.ly/2axAmNS

Hook- Owner Jungle Wacky Weedless (1/0): https://bit.ly/2VKZl9U

Jig... 

Bait- Keitech Tungsten Football (Green Pumpkin Blue): http://bit.ly/2FDQ3o1

Trailer- Big Bite Twin Tail Grub (Tilapia): http://bit.ly/2qS1YtE

Cobi's Screwhead... 

Bait- Megabass Spark Shad 3": http://bit.ly/2XcLZk4

Head- Megabass Okashira Screw Head (1/16 oz): http://bit.ly/2EpluSA

Matt's Finesse Swimbait... 

Bait- Keitech 4" Easy Shiner (Crystal Shad): http://bit.ly/2bxJK6H

Hook- Dirty Jigs Guppy Head (1/8 oz 1/0 Hook): http://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

Matt's High-End Senko Combo... 

Rod- G Loomis Conquest 842C MBR: http://bit.ly/2iL1PAY

**Switch to the 843C if you plan to Wacky AND Texas Rig**

Reel- Shimano Aldebaran MGL HG: http://bit.ly/2uQ4oH8

Line- Sunline Assassin 10 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

Finesse Swimbait Combo... 

Rod- G Loomis NRX 852S JWR: http://bit.ly/2dX9zjv

Reel- Shimano Exsence 3000: http://bit.ly/2iMtscV

Line- Power Pro Braided Line 10 lb: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader- Sunline Sniper 6 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

Screw head Combo... 

Rod- Megabass Destroyer Flyssa: http://bit.ly/2B7NyFj

Reel- Shimano Exsence 3000: http://bit.ly/2iMtscV

Line- Power Pro Braided Line 8 lb: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader- Sunline Sniper 5 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

Budget Finesse Spinning Combo... 

Rod- Shimano Intenza 7'6" Light: http://bit.ly/2s7kaQn

Reel- Shimano Ultegra 2500: http://bit.ly/2nfApml

Line- Sunline Sniper 8 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2nfApml

Budget Finesse Casting Combo... 

Rod- Shimano SLX 6'10" Medium: http://bit.ly/2L3wppO

Reel- Shimano SLX HG: http://bit.ly/2NfdOnk

Line- Sunline Assassin 12 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

NEW Tactical Bassin Apparel... 

TacticalBassin Reaper Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2TwBWs7

TacticalBassin Shadow Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2FVD9Rs

TacticalBassin Sun Shirt: http://bit.ly/2TvFMBD

TacticalBassin Hooded Sun Shirt: http://bit.ly/38cVi9G