5 Jig Fishing Tricks For Fall Bass Fishing

These 5 tricks will save you time and money! You can catch bigger bass with less gear by making some simple changes to your bass fishing. This Fall we are simplifying jig fishing! Don't worry about having every kind of jig in every color, you don't need it! You can do amazing things with a handful of simple jigs and trailers when you understand how to use them to your advantage.

Matt breaks his Fall jig fishing down into 3 styles of bass jig. He recommends pitching jigs, football jigs, and finesse jigs. Each jig has a unique purpose but when paired with a handful of trailer options and colors, they can be adapted to virtually any situation. Without question, if we could only have one, it would be the pitching jig. Don't let color overwhelm you either, focus on natural tones in several key colors and you're ready to fish all the way in to Winter.

Matt goes on to explain how to select the right jig rod. So many anglers don't understand what makes one rod better than another for jig fishing. The key to a quality jig rod is a balance of back bone (power) and tip flex (shock absorption). You need a rod that can drive the jig hook home but immediately following, you need a rod that can absorb the violent head shakes of a big bass.

Below is a breakdown of the jigs (with color recommendations), trailer options, and equipment that Matt and Tim use to catch jig fish all Fall and Winter.

The Jigs...

-Dirty Jigs Pitchin' Jig 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2amL3of

(Go To, Green Pumpkin Craw, Hematoma)

-Dirty Jigs Finesse Football 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2d2apsm

(Supermat Brown, Go To)

-Bass Patrol Football 3/8 oz: http://bit.ly/2Hbyf5x

(Green Pumpkin/Brown, Brown/Purple)

-Keitech Football Jig 1/4 oz: http://bit.ly/2FDQ3o1

(Dark Green Pumpkin, Brown Purple, Green Pumpkin Blue)

-Dirty Jigs Finesse Jig 5/16 oz: http://bit.ly/2eJinXo

(Go To, Supermat Brown, Canterbury Craw)

Jig Trailers...

-Reaction Innovations Sweet Beaver: http://bit.ly/29W3RZW

(Green Pumpkin, Green Pumpkin Red Flake)

-Yamamoto Double Tail Grub: http://bit.ly/2db9w1p

(Green Pumpkin, Watermelon Black/Red Flake)

-Strike King Rage Chunk: http://bit.ly/2Hd4MFA

(Black Blue Flake, Blue Craw, Hard Candy)

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

(California Craw, Green Pumpkin, Mud Bug)

Matt's Favorite Jig Rod...

Rod- Megabass Orochi XX Braillist: http://bit.ly/2OSVNwH

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

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

Leader- 20 lb Sunline FC100 System: http://bit.ly/2O4UElB

Matt's Favorite Finesse Jig Rod...

Rod- G Loomis GLX 843C MBR: http://bit.ly/2gqziwT

Reel- Shimano Curado DC HG: http://bit.ly/2yHtsp4

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

Leader- 12 lb Maxima Ultragreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

G Loomis MBR Rods...

-GLX MBR Rods: http://bit.ly/2gqziwT

-IMX Pro MBR Rods: http://bit.ly/2lVATTC

-E6X MBR Rods: http://bit.ly/2lzoEMm

Matt's Jig Storage...

-Plano Stowaway 3740 Waterproof: http://bit.ly/2fvjcFB

-Plano Stowaway 3700 Deep Waterproof: http://bit.ly/2xjccls

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

Fall Bass Fishing Buyer's Guide!

New Swimbaits! New Topwater! Soft baits, Blades, tail spins, and more! Fall bass fishing brings some of the best reaction bites of the year and these new lures will help you succeed! Showing the bass something different can make all the difference and this Fall we have some innovative new products to choose from.

While most of our Fall picks are lures, there are some great new terminal products as well. Blades that flash and create movement are the key element we focus on when bass are around baitfish. Both Z-Man and VMC brought unique bladed offerings that will help you stand out from the crowd. Add in a selection of blade baits from 3 proven brands and you're set all the way into Winter.

The purpose of these gear reviews is to help you wade through the plethora of new products that constantly hit store shelves. With so many options its hard to know which baits are designed to catch fish and which are there to catch fishermen. With an abundance of time on the water and a healthy tackle addiction, we fish our way through new tackle as quickly as possible to find the "diamonds in the rough" and bring that information to you in our seasonal gear reviews and buyer's guides. Below you'll find a breakdown of the products in this video displayed in order of appearance.

-Storm Arashi Glide Bait - Pre-Order Here: http://bit.ly/2nHdrL1

(Bluegill, Oikawa Mesu, Threadfin Shad)

-Teckel USA Kicknocker Topwater: http://bit.ly/2nvxkoA

(Lime Ice, Threadfin Shad)

-Z Man Giant TRD Ned Worm: http://bit.ly/2pebV3L

(Black Blue, June Bug, Green Pumpkin Goby)

-Giant TRD Mag Shroomz Head: http://bit.ly/2nHjqzt

-Daiwa Neko Macho Worm: http://bit.ly/2peg0VD

(Green Pumpkin, Natural Shad)

-Z Man TRD Spinz: http://bit.ly/2mPnyNF

-VMC Bladed Hybrid Hook: http://bit.ly/2oqWODi

-Jackall Keeburn Blade Bait: http://bit.ly/2or8sy0

(Clear Shad, Dera Shad, Silver)

-Damiki Vault Blade Tail Spinner: http://bit.ly/2or9wlu

(Black Holo, Holo Ayu, Real Shad)

-River2Sea Diver Vibe Blade: http://bit.ly/2mNBeIZ

(Bozo, TS Minnow)

Blade Bait Hook Upgrade...

-Owner Hyperwire Split Ring Size 3: http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX

-Gamakatsu EWG Treble (Size 4 Front and 6 Back): http://bit.ly/2cZrsbY

Amazing Underwater Footage of 10 Underspins and Swimbaits!!

Come underwater and see why bass eat Underspins in the Fall! We're comparing 10 different underspin and swimbait combinations to see which have the best action for different Fall bass fishing conditions. Whether you prefer a shad profile, bluegill, or small baitfish, we're looking at the best of the best in today's underwater video!

Bass ambush baitfish in the Fall and the underspin is one of the most consistent ways to catch them. A topwater may be more glamorous but a slow moving underspin on the bottom consistently catches giant bass that are unwilling to chase faster moving offerings. Choosing the right underspin for the lake or conditions can be a very difficult process to learn with a lot of wasted time and money. The purpose of today's video is to help you understand the differences between popular underspins and to see some of the "stand outs" that have that extra fish catching potential.

This video will be followed in a few weeks by an in-depth instructional video to teach you how to unlock the full potential of underspins. Sometimes they are best fished mid-column around baitfish or suspended bass. Other times they're best crept along rock bottoms or even through sparse grass in the shallows. We'll explain all of these different scenarios and more very soon but today's video was designed to help you select the baits with the most potential for where you fish.

Below is a complete breakdown of the baits shown in the video. The links are displayed in order of appearance and include the color shown, trailer used, as well as the sizes that we prefer for each offering. Additionally we will include rod and equipment recommendations for this fishing style.

The Baits...

1) Blade Runner Screw Lock SpinTrix 3/8-3/4 oz (Anchovy, Grey Shad): http://bit.ly/2oocg0a

-Keitech 4.3" Fat Swing Impact (Ghost Rainbow): http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

2) Hog Farmer War Pig HD 3/8-3/4 oz (Blue Gizzard, Green Gizzard): http://bit.ly/2pcQnRP

-Keitech 4.3" Fat Swing Impact (Pro Blue Red Pearl): http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

3) 6th Sense Divine Underspin 1/2 oz (Baby Shad): http://bit.ly/2mhRUrr

-Keitech 4.3" Fat Swing Impact (Electric Shad): http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

4) Damiki Rig Underspin 3/8 oz (Ayu, Natural Shad): http://bit.ly/2kcZmTU

-Damiki Armor Shad Swimbait 3" (Flash Shad, Gold Shad): http://bit.ly/2KtPDAT

-Damiki Armor Shad Jerkbait 3" (Flash Shad, Pro Blue): http://bit.ly/2VQ7g6o

-Reaction Innovations Shiver Shot (Impact Bluegill, Bad Shad Green): http://bit.ly/2JCpY7S

5) Cool Baits Down Under Underspin 1/8 oz (Ol' Faithful, Black Silver): http://bit.ly/2boS7QA

-Keitech 2.8" Fat Swing Impact (Pro Blue Red Pearl): http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

6) Trokar Swimblade Underspin 3/0 1/8 oz: http://bit.ly/2kJTdip

-Keitech 4.8" Swing Impact Fat (Shad): http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

7) Owner Flashy Swimmer 5/0 1/4 oz: http://bit.ly/2e8O4Y7

-River2Sea D Walker 120 (PB Red): http://bit.ly/2NwqBmz

8) Matt Allen Swimbait Head 1/4 oz (Blue Shad, Tennessee Shad): http://bit.ly/29RrTYN

-Keitech 4.8" Fat Swing Impact (Shad): http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

9) Megabass Uoze Swimmer 3/8 oz (Gripan): http://bit.ly/2kmDjdK

-River2Sea D Walker 120 (PB Red): http://bit.ly/2NwqBmz

10) Gambler Duz-It 7/0 1/4 oz: http://bit.ly/2tv1WFW

-Keitech 5.8" Fat Swing Impact (Pro Blue Red Pearl): http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Our Favorite Underspin Combo...

Rod- Expride 7'2" Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

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

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

Leader- 15 lb Maxima Ultragreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Favorite Finesse Underspin Combo...

Rod- Expride 6'10" Medium: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel- Aldebaran 50 MGL HG: http://bit.ly/2uQ4oH8

Line- 30 lb Power Pro Maxcuatro: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader- 10 Maxima Ultragreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Budget All-Around Underspin Combo...

Rod- Shimano SLX 7'2" Medium: http://bit.ly/2L3wppO

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

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