How To Skip Under Docks & Trees

These are the tricks you need to know to skip your jig wayyyy back under cover. If you're the guy fishing the edges of docks and fronts of trees, your fishing is about to change! Tim goes in depth with the methods he uses to consistently reach deep into the dark corners of overhead cover.

Skipping is an amazing way to catch bass that no one else is even fishing for. Once mastered, you can reach fish so far back in the shadows that they're rarely approached. The method is best learned with a spinning rod but ultimately can be done with virtually any tackle.

Below is a breakdown of the rods, reels, and lures that Tim is using to skip in this video:

Swimbait Combo…

Rod- Dobyns Fury 795 Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2bGvlVV

Reel- Curado 200K: http://bit.ly/2tHewEh

Line- 65 lb Power Pro MaxCuatro Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Lure- 6" Osprey Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2bqsLS0

Jig Combo…

Rod- Shimano Zodias 6'10 Medium: http://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

Reel- Curado 70 Casting Reel: http://bit.ly/2apmDJt

Line- 50 lb Power Pro MaxCuatro: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Lure- Clausen Compact Pitching Jig: http://bit.ly/2hAIyCV

Spinning Combo…

Rod- Cashion 7'2" medium Heavy Spinning: http://bit.ly/2xJGGPt

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

Line- 15 lb Power Pro MaxCuatro: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Lure- 5" Yamamoto Senko: http://bit.ly/2axAmNS

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Senko Fishing Challenge!

Tim and Matt go head-to-head for 20 minutes! Both are armed with a 5" senko, each rigged differently. May the best rig win! 

The senko is a proven fish catcher that works all over the globe for a variety of species. There are so many different ways to rig it but two methods stand out from the crowd. The first is the wacky rig, in which a small hook is secured in the middle of the bait and allows for maximum action. The second is a larger hook Texas rigged, allowing for the bait to be fished in and around cover. 

The gear used in this video...

Rod- G Loomis NRX 893: http://bit.ly/2hedqsq
Reel- Metanium MGL 7:1 Ratio: http://bit.ly/2ezIBfB
Line- 50 lb Maxcuatro Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- 12 lb Maxima Ultragreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Yamamoto 5" Senko (Fading Watermelon Purple): http://bit.ly/2axAmNS
Tim's Hook- Owner Wacky 1/0: http://bit.ly/2x0yBGU
Matt's Hook- Gamakatsu Superline 3/0: http://bit.ly/2ac92XG

There are so many great ways to rig the senko. If you ask a dozen fishermen what the best hook is, you'll get a dozen answers so here are a couple more of our favorites...

Gamakatsu Finesse Wide Gap: http://bit.ly/2aKGmHM
Owner Mosquito Hook: http://bit.ly/2fqYFCR

Great Senko Alternatives...
Gambler Fat Ace: http://bit.ly/2aJq2AO
Strike King Shim-E Stick: http://bit.ly/2vXqewr
Reaction Innovations Pocket Rocket: http://bit.ly/2aPmvUl
Jackall Flick Shake Worm: http://bit.ly/2bi3Gse

Great Senko Rods...
Mid-Range- Shimano Zodias 7'2" Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2cgmMAe
Budget Friendly- Dobyns Fury 7' Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2bGvlVV
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How To Rig A Senko: Unique Tricks From Beginner to Advanced

Why is the Senko so good?! What makes it work EVERYWHERE? Here's what you need to know about rigging for different conditions and applications. 

This bait can be used in virtually every situation a bass fisherman will face. Its phenomenal as a finesse bait with 4 lb test but its just as good on heavy braid and a flippin stick!

Tim's Favorite Ways to Rig a Senko and the gear you'll need is broken down below.

The Original Senko in 4"-7": http://bit.ly/2axAmNS

1) Texas Rigged Weightless...

Hook for 5"- Gamakatsu EWG 3/0: http://bit.ly/2d07gvp
Hook for 6" Gamakatsu EWG SUPERLINE 4/0: http://bit.ly/2ac92XG

2) Wacky Rigged Weightless...

Hook for 5"- Owner Mosquito Size 1: http://bit.ly/2fqYFCR
Hook for 6"- Owner Mosquito Size 2/0: http://bit.ly/2fqYFCR
Wacky Saddle: http://bit.ly/2xnYcJo

3) Neko Rigging...
Wacky Rig Tool: http://bit.ly/2wtX7M8
Spare O-Rings: http://bit.ly/2h5MhX2
Tungsten Nail Weight: http://bit.ly/2iGNSFW
Hook for 5"- Owner Mosquito Size 1: http://bit.ly/2fqYFCR
Hook for 6"- Owner Mosquito Size 2/0: http://bit.ly/2fqYFCR

4) Weighted Texas Rig...
Light Flippin: 3/16 oz Tungsten Weight: http://bit.ly/2bo4NZf
Heavy Punching: 1 1/2 oz Tungsten Weight: http://bit.ly/2bo4NZf
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Bass Moving Shallow? No Problem With These 5 Baits!

The Bass flood into the shallows every Spring to feed and spawn. With the shallow water comes a whole new set of problems. Shallow snags, finicky bass, vegetation, and thick cover can all make it difficult to catch Bass in Spring. Instead of fighting it, embrace the shallow water this year!

These baits make it easy to fish shallow! We use a 2-part system, combining power and finesse to coax bass into biting. When one doesn't work, the other certainly will. Throw in a couple really unique baits and fall rates and you've got a sure system that will produce bites throughout the coming months!

The Spinnerbaits...
River2Sea Bling (3/8 not 1/4): http://bit.ly/2diSwqq
Damiki Gladiator Spinnerbait: http://bit.ly/2qENSIL
Keitech 4.3 swimbait trailer: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

The Topwater...
River2Sea Bubble Walker: http://bit.ly/2e0PZOY

The Crankbaits...
River2Sea Biggie: http://bit.ly/2ahCzvo
6th Sense Crush 50: http://bit.ly/2HbaCGT
Lucky Craft 1.5: http://bit.ly/2vmq67T
Rapala BX Brat: http://bit.ly/2qFBMiR

Softbaits...
5" Senko (Wacky Rigged): http://bit.ly/2axAmNS
Jackall Flick Shake Worm: http://bit.ly/2bi3Gse
Yamamoto Fat Ika: http://bit.ly/2HGhE7i
Wacky Hook- Gamakatsu Finesse Wide Gap Size 1: http://bit.ly/2aKGmHM
Ika Hook- Gamakatsu Superline 4/0 EWG: http://bit.ly/2ac92XG

Great news! You can throw the spinnerbait, Senko, Flick Shake, Ika, and more all on the same "all around" rod! Matt's favorite setup for this style of fishing is...

Rod- Zodias 7'2" Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2cgmMAe
Reel- Curado 70: http://bit.ly/2apmDJt
Line- 40 lb Sufix 832: http://bit.ly/2ae93Ji
Leader- 10-15 lb Maxima Ultragreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9
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