Early Spring BFS Fishing! (Karashi, Glide Baits, And Finesse Tips)

Jump in the boat for a FUN day on the water with Matt! Today, we’re doing something completely different! Matt has set aside his traditional Spring time baits and filled his deck with BFS rods and finesse baits. He’s targeting bass that are ambushing small baitfish, let’s go!

It’s easy to get caught up in the competition and pressure of social media bass fishing. Today, we’re taking the time to just enjoy a day out fishing. It doesn’t matter how big the fish are, it just matters that you have a great time and catch a few fish along the way. Matt left the pressure behind this morning and has a blast catching 6 different species on a variety of baits!

Below you’ll find links to the exact baits and gear Matt used throughout the day. He’s included his favorite colors and any necessary rigging components, as well as the key rod and reel combos he fished throughout the day. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

TACTICALBASSIN MERCH AND LURE DESIGNS

•TacticalBassin Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: https://bit.ly/38YpPIz

KARASHI…

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

Color: Glitz Shad

GLIDE BAIT…

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

Color: Matte Shad

PADDLE TAIL…

•Xzone 2.75” Swammer: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Color:

•Dirty Jigs tungsten Guppy: https://bit.ly/4nfOJtT

Size: 1/8 oz

JERKBAITS…

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

Colors: Ghost Minnow

•Duo Realis Rozante 57 MR: https://bit.ly/3YurtNa

Color: Wakasagi

MICRO JIG…

•Great Lakes Finesse Matte Jig: https://bit.ly/3Yj41mp

Color: Green Pumpkin/Brown

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

Color: Green Pumpkin Blue

KARASHI COMBO…

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

Model: Expada

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

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

SWIMBAIT COMBO…

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

Model: Kasumi Six Eleven

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

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

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

GLIDE BAIT COMBO…

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

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

Line– Power Pro Braid (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2aFg46b

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

JERKBAIT COMBO…

Rod– Dobyns Sierra Ultra Finesse 700: https://bit.ly/3C4PWgc

Reel– Daiwa Tatula BF 70: https://bit.ly/4b7UbYM

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

MICRO JIG COMBO…

Rod– Dobyns Sierra Ultra Finesse 691: https://bit.ly/3C4PWgc

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

Line– Power Pro Braid (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (8 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

10 Dropshot Tricks For Cold Winter Bass Fishing!

Dropshot fishing is great in Winter, these tips will make it even better! Jump in the boat with Tim as he highlights 10 key tips for Winter dropshot fishing. The presentation is familiar, but the nuances of Winter bass fishing are completely different from other times of year. If you want to catch more fish this Winter, apply these dropshot tips to your fishing and you'll see an immediate difference!

Winter bass fishing brings a lot of challenges. From rough weather conditions to frigid water temperatures, the fish are more lethargic than any other time of year. Understanding the differences in their behavior will help you catch more fish. Understanding how to apply each of these 10 tips will change your whole season! From subtle differences between worms, to hook and weight differences, to how to detect a cold water bite, these are the tips you need to be successful!

Below you'll find links to all the baits and gear Tim discussed in the video. We've broken them down by category, including size and color recommendations, as well as excellent rod and reel combo recommendations at every price point. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

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

TIM'S 10 TIPS...

1) Go Smaller Than You Think (downsize presentation)

2) Go Slow

3) Downsize Your Line (4 to 6 lb Test)

4) Use Lighter Dropshot Weights (1/8 oz)

5) Focus on vertical presentations

6) Nose Hook Your Baits

7) Watch For Deflection

8) Look For The Sunny Shorelines

9) Expect Bites To Feel "Heavy"

10) Slow Down Even More!

FAVORITE HOOKS...

Standard Wire – Gamakatsu G Finesse (Size 2): https://bit.ly/2zGX441

Ultralight Wire – Owner Mosquito Light (Size 2): https://bit.ly/2zQVKx3

Weedless – Owner Cover Shot (Size 2): https://bit.ly/2ISr7bR

FAVORITE WEIGHTS...

•Xzone Tungsten Cylinder Tie On Weight: https://bit.ly/2YAoMuv

Size: 1/8 oz

•VMC Teardrop Tie On Weight: https://bit.ly/4gFECei

Size: 1/8 oz

FLAT TAIL BAITS...

•Missile Baits BombShot: https://bit.ly/2YYBipr

Colors: Fishalicious, Goby Bite

•Berkley Flat Worm: https://bit.ly/3lAAorL

Colors: Smallmouth Secret, Green Pumpkin

•Big Bite Baits Scentsation Smasher: https://bit.ly/3xEADuo

Colors: Bully, Smoke Black Purple

UNIQUE BAITS...

•Xzone Steath Finesse Minnow: https://bit.ly/3yAOQfo

Colors: Gas, Moondust, Pro Blue Red Pearl

•Keitech 3" Easy Shiner: https://bit.ly/2bxJK6H

Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

•Megabass Haze ST: https://bit.ly/4l1S2Tq

Colors: Ayu, Moroko

HIGH END DROPSHOT COMBO #1...

Rod– St. Croix Legend X2 6'10" Med Light: https://bit.ly/4farXAh

Reel– Daiwa Luvias ST 2500: https://bit.ly/459jXLv

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

HIGH END DROPSHOT COMBO #2...

Rod– G Loomis NRX+ 822 DSR: https://bit.ly/2RB0oJP

Reel– Shimano Exsence 2500: https://bit.ly/2iMtscV

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

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (6 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

MID PRICED DROPSHOT COMBO...

Rod– Dobyns Sierra 7' Light Fast (701): https://bit.ly/2EyotZU

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

Line– Sunline SX1 10 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2tn8EzQ

BUDGET DROPSHOT COMBO...

Rod– Cashion Element Z2 7'1" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/47GAOVA

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

Line– Sunline Super FC 8 lb: https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

5 Key Finesse Baits For Winter Bass Fishing!

These Winter finesse tricks can save your fishing! If you're struggling to get bit, it's time to adapt. Turning to finesse presentations isn't giving up, it's a smart choice to consistently catch Winter bass. Tim pays close attention to subtle details, as well as key sizes and colors when he's trying to fool stubborn bass in cold water.

Power fishing in Winter is really fun, but it doesn't always work. When fishing gets tough, Tim focuses on 3 key concepts to get bit. Slowing Down, Downsizing, and focusing on baits with subtle action, are all critical pieces of the puzzle for cold water fish. From his football jig to his ned rig, there are subtle nuances that Tim believes give him an upper hand on the water.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits Tim discussed in the video. We've included his favorite colors, rigging components, as well as the rod and reel combos he uses to fish these baits effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

DROPSHOT...

•Megabass Haze ST: https://bit.ly/4l1S2Tq

Colors: Ghost Shad, Live Wakasagi, Moroko

•Berkley Flat Worm: https://bit.ly/3lAAorL

Colors: Natural Shad, Goby, Green Pumpkin

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

Colors: Chick Magnet, Smelt

•Xzone Stealth Minnow: https://bit.ly/3yAOQfo

Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Moon Dust

•Gamakatsu TGW Dropshot Hook: https://bit.ly/2zGX441

Size: 2–4

•Xzone Tungsten Dropshot: https://bit.ly/3HgdcMM

Size: 1/4 oz

NEKO RIG...

•Yamamoto 5" Thin Senko: https://bit.ly/43d1Tgn

Colors: Natural Shad, Baby Bass

•Owner Sniper Finesse: https://bit.ly/2kfdv37

Size: 2

•Tungsten Screw Weight: https://bit.ly/3KPTrAs

Size: 5/32 oz

NED RIG...

•Zman Fuzzy TRD: https://bit.ly/48y7rIA

Colors: Green Pumpkin Goby, Green Pumpkin

•Xzone Ned Zone: https://bit.ly/2mRiYhF

Colors: Green Pumpkin Black Flake, Violet Secret

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

Colors: Brown Pumpkin Special

•ZMan Finesse Shroomz Jighead: https://bit.ly/2hs2cAe

Size: 1/15 oz

MICRO JIG...

•Keitech Tungsten Football Jig: https://bit.ly/2FDQ3o1

Colors: Green Pumpkin ,Green Pumpkin Blue

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

Colors: Green Pumpkin Blue, Green Pumpkin Black

•Yamamoto 2.5" Hula Grub: https://bit.ly/497jz1m

Colors: Green Pumpkin Purple and Copper

FINESSE SWIMBAITS...

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

Colors: Real, Albino

•Keitech 3.5" Easy Shiner: https://bit.ly/2bxJK6H

Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

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

Size: 1/4 oz

STROLLING BAITS...

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

Colors: American Shad, Pure Gill

•Crush City 2.5" Mooch Minnow: https://bit.ly/3Yn4NR6

Colors: Electric Shad, Shad

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

Size: 1/8 oz

DROPSHOT COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Legend X2 6'10" ML XFast: https://bit.ly/4farXAh

Reel– Daiwa Exist G LT 2500 XH: https://bit.ly/453vyds

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

NEKO RIG COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Legend Elite 6'10" ML XFast: https://bit.ly/2pjJWMA

Reel– Daiwa Tatula Elitę 2500: https://bit.ly/4f74P56

Line– Seaguar Smack Down Braid (10 lb): https://bit.ly/3y63F96

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (6 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

NED RIG COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis NRX+ 821 NRR: https://bit.ly/4bIiddV

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

Line– Power Pro Braid (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2aFg46b

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

FINESSE JIG COMBO...

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

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

Braid– Sufix 131 Braid (30 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF

Leader– Seaguar Grand Max (12 lb): https://bit.ly/46eb98G

STROLLING COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 6'10" Medium XFast: https://bit.ly/47Cdeee

Reel– Exsence B 3000: https://bit.ly/4oBLYnM

Line– Sunline Almight (18 lb): https://bit.ly/3xb44ql

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

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

•TacticalBassin Apparel and Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

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

Free Rig Fishing For Bass! Tips And Tricks To Catch More Fish This Fall!!

Have you tried the "Free Rig" yet? This rig takes the traditional "Texas Rig" to a whole new level! Give your bait more freedom, allow for slower falls, and catches a ton of fish this time of year! If you haven't tried the Free Rig, this is the right time of year to experiment with it. It's a fish catcher!!

The Free Rig isn't new, but is continuing to gain popularity, especially as grass begins dying back in the Fall. This rig shines around hard cover and will produce bites long after bass have become leery of traditional presentations. The benefit of this rig is it allows your bait to fall very slowly, while still keeping great contact with the bottom.

Below you'll find links to Tim's favorite baits for free rigging, along with the gear he uses to fish them effectively. We've also included our favorite colors for each bait to help you get started. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

CREATURE BAITS...

•MissileBaits Baby D Stroyer: https://bit.ly/3248BXL

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Super Bug

•XZone Adrenaline Craw Jr (3.5"): https://bit.ly/3ebTO5h

Colors: Green Pumpkin Blk Flake, Tilapia,

SHAD PROFILES...

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

Colors: G Biwahigai, Hasu, Oikawa

•Xzone Whiplash Shad: https://bit.ly/3IpMKQo

Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad, Baby Bass

•GeeCrack Bellows Shad: https://bit.ly/3E4zVdl

Colors: Electric Shad, AJ's Juice

UNIQUE PROFILES...

•Crush City 3" Mayor: https://bit.ly/43Uhyli

Colors: Gizzard Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

•Yamamoto Slinko: https://bit.ly/4gaO0Yd

Colors: Green Pumpkin Watermelon Laminate, Baby Bass

RIGGING COMPONENTS...

Straight Shank Hook– Redline Finesse Neko: https://bit.ly/3KseINJ

Size: 1/0

Medium Wire Hook– Owner Cover Shot: https://bit.ly/2ISr7bR

Size: 1/0 – 3/0

Heavy Wire Hook– Owner Cover Shot HD: https://bit.ly/36Gunbf

Size: 1/0 – 3/0

Heavy Weight– Decoy DS–9 Sliding Sinker: https://bit.ly/469QvWf

Size: 1/2 oz

Light Weight– Xzone Tungsten Pencil: https://bit.ly/2YAoMuv

Size: 1/8 - 1/4 oz

TIM'S HIGH END COMBO...

Rod– Abu Garcia Zenon 7' Medium Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/43y32RU

Reel– Abu Garcia Zenon MG–X: https://bit.ly/4dv7WT0

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

Leader– Seaguar JDM Grand Max (12 lb): https://bit.ly/46eb98G

TIM'S ALL AROUND COMBO...

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

Reel– Shimano Curado 70 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2apmDJt

Line– Sufix 131 Braid (30 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF

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

TIM'S SPINNING COMBO...

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

Leader– Shimano Sustain 2500: https://bit.ly/3BQLlNP

Line– Power Pro Braid (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (10 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