Tube Fishing Tricks For Fall Bass! (Beginner To Advanced)

The Ned Rig has replaced the tube on a lot of fisheries but wise bass fishermen know that the Finesse Tube will always be a staple lure, especially for Fall bass! Tim is giving away his best tricks to catching tube fish including how change fall rate, fall angle, actions, shapes, colors, and more! Get ready to learn everything you need to know about bass fishing with a tube.

So many anglers think of a tube as a 1-dimensional lure that catches lethargic bass. This could not be farther from the truth! It works great for lethargic bass but its also an effective tool when snapped for shallow bass, spiraled for suspended bass, or hopped in deep water. Once you learn the many uses for a finesse tube you'll always want to have one close by.

While ultralight light and small tubes is the "norm", don't be afraid to step out and fish the bigger tubes on heavier gear, even casting rods. When it comes to equipment, a heavy tube is no different than fishing a jig, shaky head, or Texas rig. Below you'll find a break down of the different baits, colors, heads, and equipment that Tim uses to fish his tubes.

The baits...

-Dry Creek Tournament Tube: http://bit.ly/2cJwI6r

(Old Ugly, Green Pumpkin Copper, Crazy Eddie)

-Big Bite Baits Tour Tube: http://bit.ly/32e23VR

(Green Pump Blue, Green Pump Copper, Tilapia)

-Z Man TRD Tubez: http://bit.ly/2DbJB8s

(Canada Craw, Green Pumpkin, Mud Bug)

Heads...

-Bite Me Big Dude Goby Head: http://bit.ly/2CV3o7S

-Bite Me Flat Eye Tube Head: http://bit.ly/2diyVXK

-Owner 90 Degree DartHead: http://bit.ly/2nvNGxp

-Provider 90 Degree DartHead: http://bit.ly/2LY9eMj

Tim's All-Around Tube Combo...

Rod- Daiwa Tatula Elite 7'6" ML Feider: http://bit.ly/2QHupT9

Reel- Daiwa Tatula LT 2500: http://bit.ly/2zrq4id

Line- 15 lb Power Pro Braid: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader- 7 lb Sunline Sniper: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

Tim's High-End Finesse Combo...

Rod- G Loomis Conquest 902: http://bit.ly/2BiGUNi

Reel- Shimano Stella FJ 2500: http://bit.ly/2U8Pkzg

Line- 8 lb Sunline X Plasma Asegai Braid: http://bit.ly/2OR5i2j

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

Heavy Tube Rods...

Spinning Rod- G Loomis GLX 892: http://bit.ly/2A6HH3O

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

Casting Rod - G Loomis GLX 893: http://bit.ly/2gqziwT

Casting Reel- Shimano Chronarch MGL HG: http://bit.ly/2n8DghB

(Line and leader same as Daiwa Combo)

Ultra Shallow Senko Fishing Tips For Fall Bass

We're in Wisconsin fishing ultra shallow water for big bass! The fish have moved up under docks in less than 18 inches of crystal clear water and have shut down. How do we lure these big bass into biting on a post front day? Come along for a fun day of big bass catching in the MidWest as we put the pieces together and catch a ton of fish in tough conditions!

We started the day out deep and couldn't find any willing fish. We planned to catch them on crankbaits and swimbaits but the bass had other ideas. They'd pulled into shallow docks, often sitting in less than a foot of water along the support beams. When we finally put the pieces together the senko was the only bait they would eat. Typically bass under docks eat the senko on the initial fall but not this day!

The key to the bite was letting the senko soak. After the short fall to the bottom we had to let the senko sit motionless for 30-45 seconds before the tell tale "tick" on the line would alert us to a bite. While it was a painstaking way to fish, it paid off in a big way as we caught monster smallmouth after monster smallmouth all afternoon! Don't be afraid to get out there and fish this Fall. Even as Winter approaches there are big fish waiting to be caught!

Due to the bass' location we had to use much heavier leader than normal for spinning tackle. We ran 12 lb braid like we often do for ultralight combos but instead of going to a lighter leader material, we stepped up to 18 lb Fluorocarbon to give us a fighting chance against the bass amongst the cross members and chains below the docks. Below is a breakdown of all the tackle and equipment used in this video.

The Setup...

Bait- Yamamoto 5" Senko (Green Pumpkin Blk Flake): http://bit.ly/2axAmNS

Hook- Gamakatsu G-Finesse Stinger Weedless Wacky (Size 1): http://bit.ly/2otYTPg

Tool- O Wacky Tool: http://bit.ly/2wtX7M8

O-Ring- http://bit.ly/2MolpRD

Senko Combo...

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

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

Braid- 12 lb Plasma Asegai Sunline: http://bit.ly/2LWwBWE

Leader- 18 lb Sunline Sniper: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

Budget Combo...

Rod- Dobyns Fury 7' Medium Light: http://bit.ly/2e7HZPF

Reel- Shimano Nasci 2500: http://bit.ly/2g278cC

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

The Best Dropshot Trick For Fall Bass!

Are you ready to try something different to catch more bass this Fall? Are you tired of the same old dropshot worm? Its time to discover a new way to fish a finesse swimbait! Dropshotting small swimbaits is a deadly trick for Fall bass that are feeding on baitfish. If you aren't doing it this Fall, you're missing fish that are ready to be caught.

Tim turns to a non-traditional dropshot rig for Fall bass. Not only does he use a swimbait instead of a worm, he also prefers to tie his tungsten dropshot weights to the line instead of using a standard dropshot weight. He explains that smallmouth and spotted bass will often throw traditional dropshot weights off the line during the fight but a tied weight will last much longer. This video is full of small details that make a huge difference so pay close attention to what Tim is teaching.

While the actual method is simple, Tim breaks down 3 key applications for the dropshotted swimbait. He also explains there are two different hooks that work for this technique. The Owner mosquito light is best with higher-end tackle that has been dialed in to absorb the hard runs of big bass. This hook is incredibly sharp but will bend under load if the angler is not experienced with battling big bass. For those with budget tackle that is not as dialed in, or those who simply prefer a heavier wire hook, the Trokar dropshot hook is a phenomenal option. Below is a breakdown of the baits, hooks, weights, and equipment that Tim recommends for this method.

The baits...

-Keitech 3" Easy Shiner Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2bxJK6H

(Crystal Shad, Tennessee Shad, Silver Flash Minnow)

-Megabass Hazedong 3" Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2CIwgzt

(Tennessee Shad, Shio Kosho, Ghost Shad)

-Damiki Armor Shad Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2KtPDAT

(Pearl Gill, RP Blue Pearl, Tennessee Shad)

The Hooks...

-Owner Mosquito Light (lighter wire) Size 1: http://bit.ly/2zQVKx3

-Trokar Dropshot Hook (Heavier Wire) Size 1: http://bit.ly/2ahxJOr

Tim's Favorite Dropshot Spinning Combo...

Rod- G Loomis NRX 822 DSR: http://bit.ly/2dX9zjv

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

Line- Sunline XPlasma Asegai Braid 8 lb: http://bit.ly/2OR5i2j

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

Tim's Favorite Dropshot Casting Combo...

Rod- G Loomis NRX 852C JWR: http://bit.ly/2hedqsq

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

Line- 20 lb Power Pro Maxcuatro: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader- 8 lb Sunline Sniper: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

Budget-Friendly Combo...

Rod- Dobyns Fury 702 Med Light Spinning: http://bit.ly/2e7HZPF

Reel- Daiwa Fuego LT 2500: http://bit.ly/2yDmdtQ

Line- Power Pro Braided Line 15 lb: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader- 8 lb Maxima Ultragreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Underwater Footage of 9 NEW Ned Rig Baits | Which Ones Work The Best?

With all these new NED baits, which ones actually catch fish? There are so many new worms, creatures, and craws its hard to keep up! Today we're taking 9 of the most unique NED RIG baits underwater to see how they compare. Let's look at their actions and profiles so you can decide which ned rig worms you should be using on your next bass fishing trip!

Ned Rig baits were the talk of ICAST this year. Every company introduced a Ned Worm, some introduced entire lines of Ned products. So how do you know which are actually worth your time? These 9 offerings looked the best "on the shelf" to us. We always like to show the bass something different and each of these offerings had a unique feature. After gathering underwater footage of how they moved, we definitely found some favorites.

Which are your favorites? Do you like that traditional Ned profile with minimal action? Do you like a lot of movement? Do the craw and creature profiles seem like a solid option for your bass? There is so much information to be gained with just a few minutes spent underwater. Below you'll find links to all the baits (in order of appearance) as well as color recommendations, rod and reel recommendations, and more.

Today's Ned Baits...

-Strike King Rage Ned Cut R Worm: http://bit.ly/2nEEzdv

(Green Pumpkin, Blue Craw, Watermelon Red Flake)

-Yum Ned Minnow: http://bit.ly/2nHLdje

(Green Pumpkin Copper, Phantom, Pearl Blue Flake)

-Yum Ned Craw: http://bit.ly/2m90Gs4

(Brown Orange Flake, Soft Green Pumpkin)

-Z Man TRD BugZ: http://bit.ly/2oiavEE

(California Craw, Bama Bug, Mud Bug)

-Strike King Rage Ned Bug: http://bit.ly/2oome4R

(Blue Craw, Dirt, Green Pumpkin)

-Missile Baits Ned Bomb Worm: http://bit.ly/2XCOGwd

(GP Ghost Tail, Fishalicious, Super Bug, Green Pumpkin)

-Reins RND Fat Ned Worm: http://bit.ly/2m4Y26y

(Muellers Madness, Watermelon Seed, Kito Kito Shad)

-Xzone Lures Ned Zone Stick Baits: http://bit.ly/2mRiYhF

(309, Minnow Magic, Watermelon Pearl Laminate)

-Z Man TRD TicklerZ: http://bit.ly/2mGyDAC

(Green Pumpkin, Drew's Craw, Canada Craw, Sprayed Grass)

Ned Heads...

Today's Head- Z Man Ned LockZ HD 1/10th oz: http://bit.ly/2kIgRYK

Tungsten Head- Swagger Flanders Head 1/10th oz: http://bit.ly/2KcIB6M

Standard Ned Worms...

Z-Man TRD Finesse Worm: http://bit.ly/2hs4RtR

Roboworm Ned Worm: http://bit.ly/2j9F0Xy

Favorite Ned Rig Combo...

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

Reel- Shimano Stradic CI4+ 1000: http://bit.ly/2gu84t7

Line- Sunline XPlasma Asegai 10 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2OR5i2j

Leader- Sunline Sniper 7 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

Budget Ned Rig Combo...

Rod- Shimano SLX 7' Medium Light: http://bit.ly/2AdvIC1

Reel- Shimano NASCI 2500: http://bit.ly/2g278cC

Line- 8 lb Sunline Sniper Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju