Must Try Tricks For Fall Finesse Fishing!

These finesse fishing tricks will help you catch more fish! Don't just throw the same old lures hoping the bass suddenly change. This Fall, if you face tough conditions, try one of these tips to get more bites. We love to power fish but when its time for finesse, we go all in! From unique shapes and profiles, to actions and colors that other anglers aren't throwing, this will help you get the next bite when things get tough. 

When faced with tough conditions Tim uses a 2-pronged approach to get consistent bites. He rigs a bait that will suspend off the bottom, and another that will make bottom contact. He's got a handful of baits to choose from in each category but making sure both are covered is the key. As is often the case, this topic started off very simple with 4 bait recommendations but we can rarely resist the temptation to go down the rabbit hole so before it was over Tim was giving away tips on a dozen different options that each have a time and place in your bass fishing line up. 

Below you'll find links to all the baits, including the components we use to rig them. We've also included a couple of our favorite finesse fishing rod and reel combos. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

DROPSHOT BAITS... 

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

Colors: Ghost Shad, Shio Kosho, Disco Stain

-Keitech Easy Shiner 3.5": http://bit.ly/2bxJK6H

Colors: Electric Shad, Crystal Shad, Sexy Shad

-Zoom Super Fluke Jr: http://bit.ly/2aqys0H

Colors: Albino, Smokin Shad

-Big Bite Smallie Smasher: http://bit.ly/2ZpCOCY

Colors: Green Pumpkin Purp Flk, Chick Magnet

-Netbait STH Stumpy Crush Worm: https://bit.ly/3BxySOs

Colors: Goby Pearl, Bang, Smokin Joe

DROPSHOT RIGGING... 

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

-Gamakatsu Aaron Martens (Size 1): http://bit.ly/2zGX441

-Swagger Tungsten Pencil 1/4 oz: http://bit.ly/2UY7cgx

NEKO RIG/ SHAKY HEAD WORMS... 

-Missile Baits Quiver Worm 6.5": https://bit.ly/2xehVgx 

Colors: Hillbilly Magic, Super Bug

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

Colors: 956 (Wtrmln copper org/red), Green Pumpkin Purp Copper

-Netbait T-Mac Worm: http://bit.ly/2jndwj9

Colors: Junebug, Tilapia Magic, Texas Craw

NEKO RIGGING... 

Weight- Swagger Tungsten Pagoda: http://bit.ly/2iGNSFW

Hook- Owner Neko Weedless (1/0): https://bit.ly/2zXirRH

Pliers- VMC Crossover Pliers: https://bit.ly/3ipm9HN

O Rings- VMC Crossover 6MM: https://bit.ly/3w0NYdz

SHAKY HEAD RIGGING... 

-Dirty Jigs Canterbury Shaky 3/16 oz: http://bit.ly/2aFOs0V

NED RIG... 

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

Colors: Bluetonium Green Pumpkin Core, Watermelon Red Core, MM3

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

TUBES... 

-Savage Gear Goby Tube: https://bit.ly/33QGXzy

Colors: Light Pump Black Purp Silver, Green Pumpkin

-STH 2.5" Tube: https://bit.ly/3aU0oeU

Colors: Dark Melon Purple, Green Pumpkin, Juvenile Goby

TUBE HEADS... 

-Blade Runner Inhaler Head: https://bit.ly/2NX7nYr

(1/8 oz for the 2.5" Tube)

-Bite Me Flat Eye 1/4 oz: http://bit.ly/2diyVXK

FINESSE SWIMBAITS... 

-Keitech 2.8" Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad

-Keitech Easy Shiner 3.5": http://bit.ly/2bxJK6H

Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad

-Damiki Armor Shad 3": http://bit.ly/2KtPDAT

Colors: American Shad, RP Blue Pearl, Pure Gill

FINESSE SWIMBAIT HEADS... 

-Dirty Jigs Guppy 1/8 oz: http://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

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

UV GLUE... 

-Loon UV Knot Sense: https://bit.ly/2ZFv0h9

HIGH-END FINESSE COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Poison Adrena 6'10" UL: https://bit.ly/388U0PD

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

Line- Sunline SX1 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2tn8EzQ

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

"BANG FOR THE BUCK" FINESSE COMBO... 

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

Reel- Shimano Vanford 2500: https://bit.ly/2gu84t7

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

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

BUDGET FINESSE COMBO... 

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

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

Line- Sunline Super FC 8 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

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4 FINESSE TRICKS To Catch BASS When FISHING is TOUGH!

This year has been tough for a lot of anglers! Increased fishing pressure and intense weather has made it difficult for a lot of us to consistently catch bass. Now isn't the time to give up! Some of the most exciting fishing of the year is just around the corner! If you're struggling to get bit right now, turn to one of these 4 proven techniques to catch more fish. 

When the going gets tough, its time to pick up the finesse rods! Power fishing is our passion so when its time to lighten up and slow down our first move is the finesse swimbait. Fishing these small swimbaits still gives us the feel and the fun of power fishing, but we get way more bites than we do on larger presentations. If the swimbait isn't working, its time to turn to slower bottom contact baits. 

Which one should you try first? This is where you fishing style comes into play. All of these are proven options and you really can't go wrong. If you ask Tim, he's probably reaching for a Neko rig. If you ask Matt, he's probably reaching for a tube. All 3 bottom contact presentations work incredibly well so make sure you've got at least one of them rigged up at all times. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits discussed in the video. We've included the baits, the hooks, and our favorite colors for each presentation. We've also included the rod and reel combos we use with each presentation. If you prefer BFS to spinning tackle, we've linked that combo as well. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

FINESSE SWIMBAITS...

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

Colors: Real, Albino, Purple Haze

Keitech Fat 2.8 Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

FINESSE SWIMBAIT HEADS...

Non-Bladed- Dirty Jigs 1/8 oz Guppy Head: http://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

Bladed- Okashira 1/8 oz Screw Head: http://bit.ly/2EpluSA

NEKO RIG...

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

Colors: Baby Bass, Green Pumpkin Black Flake

Skirted Weight- VMC Neko Skirt: https://bit.ly/2WRNgTM

Hook- Owner Sniper Finesse Neko (1/0): http://bit.ly/2kfdv37

NED RIG BAITS... 

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

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Green pumpkin Goby

-Roboworm 3" Ned: http://bit.ly/2j9F0Xy

Colors: TW Black Blue Pumpkin, Desert Craw

NED RIG HEADS...

Tungsten- Swagger Tungsten Flanders Head: http://bit.ly/2KcIB6M

Lead- Owner Block head: http://bit.ly/2qL0A8n

FINESSE TUBES...

Bait- Netbait STH 2.5" Finesse Tube: https://bit.ly/3aU0oeU

Colors: Dark Melon Purple, Ten Point, Juvenile Goby

Head- Blade Runner Inhaler: https://bit.ly/2NX7nYr

Size: 1/8 oz with 1/0 hook

TIM'S BFS COMBO...

Rod- Shimano Expride 7'2" ML+ BFS: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

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

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

FINESSE TUBE COMBO...

Rod- St. Croix Victory 7'3" Medium: https://bit.ly/2RPMkfV

Reel- Shimano Vanford 2500: https://bit.ly/2gu84t7

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

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

ALL-AROUND FINESSE COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Expride 7' Medium: http://bit.ly/2osaj3q

Reel- Shimano Vanford 2500: https://bit.ly/2gu84t7

Line- Sunline SX1 16 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2tn8EzQ

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

BUDGET ALL-AROUND FINESSE COMBO...

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

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

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

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The BEST Summer Lure Everyone FORGOT!

Don't forget these when its hot! We've all fished a tube but somehow, most anglers have forgotten. Tubes doesn't stop working when Summer rolls around but you rarely see anyone using them! If you want to show the fish something different this year, we're going to show you which tubes to use, the best way to rig them, and which retrieves will help you get bit this Summer. 

When someone talks about a tube most anglers immediately think of smallmouth bass or reservoir fishing. Almost no one adapts it for Summer fishing in grass, let alone for getting out on the ledges or deep offshore structure. The tube is one of the most adaptable soft baits with a range of effectiveness that touches trophy smallmouth and trophy largemouth alike. 

If this bait doesn't have a place in your current line up for Summer bass, its probably time to add it. Below you'll find links to the exact baits Matt discussed in the video, including favorite colors and rigging. We've also included our favorite tube rods along with some great budget options. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

NORTHERN TUBES...

Tube- Netbait STH 2.5": https://bit.ly/3aU0oeU

Favorite Colors: Juvenile Goby, Dark Melon Gold Purple

Hook- Blade Runner Inhaler (1/0 Hook): https://bit.ly/2NX7nYr

Tube- Savage Gear 3D Goby: https://bit.ly/33QGXzy

Favorite Colors: Light Pumpkin, Brown Pumpkin, Goby

Hook- Blade Runner Inhaler (2/0 Hook): https://bit.ly/2NX7nYr

MID-COUNTRY TUBES...

Tube- Netbait STH 4": https://bit.ly/3aU0oeU

Favorite Colors: Dark Melon Purple, Green Pumpkin, Ten Point

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

Favorite Colors: Green Pump Blue, Tilapia

MID-COUNTRY TUBE HEADS...

Standard- Bite Me Flat Eye (1/4 oz): http://bit.ly/2diyVXK

Strong- Blade Runner Inhaler (3/0 Hook): https://bit.ly/2NX7nYr

Heavy- Bite Me Big Dude (3/8 - 3/4 oz): http://bit.ly/2CV3o7S

HEAVY COVER TUBES...

Tube- Big Bite 4" Flipper Tube: https://bit.ly/3htKA6h

Favorite Colors: 1099, Tilapia, Ozark Craw

Hook- Owner Jungle Wide Gap 3/0: http://bit.ly/2sBsR1Z

Weight- Swagger Vader Tungsten 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2NjDYtV

HIGH-END TUBE COMBO #1... (Pre-Order Available)

Rod- G Loomis NRX+ 872S JWR: https://bit.ly/2dX9zjv

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

Line- Sunline SX-1 Braid (12 lb): http://bit.ly/2tn8EzQ

Leader- Sunline Super FC (7 lb): http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

HIGH-END TUBE COMBO #2... 

Rod- St. Croix Legend Elite 7'6" Medium: http://bit.ly/2pjJWMA

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

Line- Sunline SX-1 Braid (12 lb): http://bit.ly/2tn8EzQ

Leader- Sunline Super FC (7 lb): http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BUDGET TUBE COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Intenza 7'3" Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2s7kaQn

Reel- Shimano Sahara FI 2500: http://bit.ly/2XhhM43

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

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

OUR FAVORITE HEAVY COVER FLIPPING COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Expride 7'11" Extra Heavy: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel- Shimano Metanium DC (HG): http://bit.ly/2qrSZvs

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

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BEST FISHING EVER! Bites On EVERY Cast!

They're biting EVERY cast! Come along for some of the most insane bass fishing ever!! This is the day we all dream about and today, the camera is running full time while the BIG bass are biting! Come along for the full day on an epic bite and see exactly what we're using, where we're fishing, and how we adapt to keep catching the fish! 

We love catching smallmouth because of their amazing power. Battling big smallmouth on light line is an incredible experience. Doing it in crystal clear water is even better! We knew this day was going to be special when Matt's first smallmouth of the day was over 5 1/2 lbs, but we couldn't have imagined the chaos would go on for hours!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear Matt was using throughout the day. Below that you'll find cut points so you can jump between the high points of the video. All the gear links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

Dark Sleeper... 

-Megabass Dark Sleeper 3": http://bit.ly/2TyR1GT

Color: Wakasagi

Preferred Weights: 1/2 - 3/4 oz

Tube Bait... 

Bait- Netbait STH 2.5" Tube: https://bit.ly/3aU0oeU

Color: Juvenile Goby

Head- Blade Runner Inhaler (1/8 oz): https://bit.ly/2NX7nYr

Jerkbait... 

Bait- Megabass Vision 110: http://bit.ly/2j31TKb

Color: Mat Skeleton Shad

Hook Upgrade- Gamakatsu Finesse Nano Treble (Size 5): http://bit.ly/2dWWAut

Larger Keitech... 

Bait- Keitech 3.8" Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Color: Smallmouth Magic

Head- Tactical Finesse Swimbait (3/8 oz): http://bit.ly/2Pqrq3n

Finesse Keitech... 

Bait- Keitech 2.8" Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Color: TW Ghost Shad

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

Hair Jig... 

Bait- Outkast Tackle Feider Fly: http://bit.ly/2G7TBwj

Color: Black

Tube Fishing Combo... 

Rod- St. Croix Legend Elite 7'6" Medium: http://bit.ly/2pjJWMA

Reel- Shimano Vanford 2500: https://bit.ly/2PDlKlB

Line- Sunline SX1 Braid (12 lb): http://bit.ly/2tn8EzQ

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

Dark Sleeper Combo... 

Rod- Megabass P5 "Dark Sleeper": https://bit.ly/30GcHqb

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

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

Jerkbait Combo... 

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

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

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

Finesse Keitech Combo... 

Rod- G Loomis NRX+ 821S NNR: https://bit.ly/2RB0oJP

Reel- Shimano Twin Power FD 2500: https://bit.ly/3df3hX5

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

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

Cut Points... 

5:25 - Matt catches a GIANT on the Dark Sleeper!

11:30 - Boat Runs Over Matt's line!!

27:45 - Matt catches a GIANT on the tube!

40:45 - First fish on the jerkbait

47:30 - Another boater gets WAYYYY too close!!

57:15 - Matt goes off about boat traffic!

01:04:50 - Matt catches BIG one on Dark Sleeper

01:06:40 - Dark Sleeper: The exact details

01:33:00 - Insanely hard hookset and Tube Fishing tips!

01:38:40 - First fish on the Keitech

01:48:25 - Trick for fishing clear water

01:56:40 - Matt's trick with finesse swimbaits

02:03:00 - Arriving at 2nd Spot

02:11:35 - First fish on new spot

02:22:15 - Watching a big one chase and eat the bait!

02:26:20 - Birds eye view of fish swimming in CRYSTAL CLEAR water!

02:30:40 - Matt uses a bait switch to sight cast this BIG ONE!!

03:27:45 - Arrive at 4th spot

03:44:44 - Arrive at 5th spot, catch one first cast!

04:07:28 - Matt catches a big one on the jerkbait!

04:13:18 - BIG fish catches the Dark Sleeper on the fall!!

04:28:55 - Matt shows each bait and the exact rods and reels he used

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