Underspin And Screw Head Tricks For Bass Fishing!

The underspin is a lure every bass fisherman should own! When bass are chasing smaller baitfish, an underspin paired with a swimbait outfishes virtually every other lure. Today we're showing you the differences between these heads, and when you should be fishing each style. 

With all the different swimbaits and underspins on the market, how do you know which models to use? Matt breaks them down into categories and gives you the best of the best for each situation. By the time you reach the end of this video you'll know exactly when to reach for a full size option, or when the little 2.8 keitech is your best bet. 

Below you'll find links to all the baits and heads in the video. We've also included some of our favorite rod and reel combos for this technique, including a great budget option. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.


UNDERSPIN HEADS (In Order Of Appearance)...


-Blade Runner Spintrix (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2oocg0a


-Hog Farmer War Pig (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2pcQnRP


-VMC Spin Jig (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3381fEf


-Owner Flashy Swimmer: http://bit.ly/2e8O4Y7

Upgrade: Owner CPS Spring (Large): http://bit.ly/2b2YgDf


-Blade Runner Spintrix (3/8 oz): http://bit.ly/2oocg0a


-Picasso Single Barrel (3/16 oz): https://bit.ly/3py2s0v


-Cool Baits Down Under (1/8 oz): http://bit.ly/2boS7QA


-Megabass Okashira Screw Head (1/8 oz): http://bit.ly/2EpluSA


SWIMBAITS (In Order Of Appearance)... 


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

Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl

Other Colors: Electric Shad, TW Pro Blue


-Storm Largo Shad (4 inch): https://bit.ly/3vxP0NB

Color: Sexy Shad

Other Colors: Albino Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl


-Damiki Armor Shad (3 inch): http://bit.ly/2KtPDAT

Color: Pure Gill

Other Colors: RP Blue Pearl, American Shad


-Storm Largo Shad (3 inch): https://bit.ly/3vxP0NB

Color: Tennesse Shad

Other Colors: Sexy Shad, Albino Shad


-Keitech Easy Shiner (4 inch): http://bit.ly/2bxJK6H

Color: Goby

Other Colors: Electric Shad, Tennessee Shad


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

Color: Electric Shad

Other Colors: Sexy Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl


-Megabass Spark Shad (3 inch): http://bit.ly/2XcLZk4

Color: Albino

Other Colors: Neon Pepper, Purple Haze, Real


LARGE UNDERSPIN CASTING COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Zodias 7'5" Heavy: https://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

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

Leader- Sunline FC100 16 lb Leader: http://bit.ly/2O4UElB


MEDIUM UNDERSPIN CASTING COMBO... 

Rod- Halo HFX 7'3" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/36rfYvW

Reel- 13 Fishing Concept C2: https://bit.ly/2NlzZhg

Line- Sufix 832 40 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

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


TINY UNDERSPIN SPINNING COMBO... 

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

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

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

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


BUDGET SPINNING COMBO...

Rod- St. Croix Bass X 6'10" Medium Light: http://bit.ly/2r69Sj6

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

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


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How To Catch 2 Bass At Once!! (Tricks For Schooling Bass)

When Tim is teaching and bass come up schooling, he grabs a rod! Watch him catch 2 bass at the same time right after teaching how to do it! Fall bass fishing can be incredible and with these tips and tricks, you can make it even better! From inches of water to 50+ feet deep, Tim teaches everything you need to know about schooling bass in the Fall. 

Any time bass are corralling baitfish you've got an opportunity to catch a pile of fish. You can catch a bunch but you can also catch a giant! Pay close attention as Tim talks about the dynamics of schooling bass and where the biggest fish position. He's sprinkled key information throughout the bait discussion portion of this video. Then when you think he's winding down Tim jumps up, grabs a rod, and proceeds to stick a bunch of nice bass behind the boat!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits discussed in the video. We've also included our favorite colors for each bait and any rigging components you'll need to make them work properly. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 


RELATED VIDEOS... 

-Topwater Tricks Video: https://youtu.be/V5NCOgVkjMw

-Donkey Rig Fluke Video: https://youtu.be/Pja8h3Q3wsA


SHALLOW SCHOOLING FISH


SQUAREBILL... 

-Spro Fat John 50: http://bit.ly/2V03giW

Colors: Matte Shad, Honey Shad, Nasty Shad


-Spro Little John 50: http://bit.ly/2dDfuqt

Colors: Copper Shad, Matte Shad, Spooky Nasty


-River2Sea Biggie (Smalls): http://bit.ly/2ahCzvo

Colors: Abalone Shad, Gizzard Shad, TS Minnow


JERKBAIT... 

-Megabass 110 Jr: http://bit.ly/2OeAFBf

Colors: Elegy Bone, Tennessee Shad, Matte Shad


SOFT JERKBAIT... 

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

Colors: Albino, Smokin Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl


-Zoom Fluke: http://bit.ly/2OFjvjx

Colors: Albino, Smokin Shad


DONKEY JERKBAIT RIGGING... 

Bobber Stop- VMC Sinker Stop Medium: https://bit.ly/38XLQd4

Swivel- Spro Power Swivel Size 4: http://bit.ly/2ay0p7d

Spring- Owner CPS Spring (Medium): http://bit.ly/2b2YgDf

Front/Back Hook- http://bit.ly/2fqYFCR

Front/Back Bait- http://bit.ly/2aqys0H


FLUTTER SPOON... 

Nichols 5" Flutter 1 1/8 oz: http://bit.ly/2ICAGKL

Colors: Blue Shad, Blueback HD, Silver Chrome


SHALLOW TOPWATER... 

-Megabass Pop Max Popper: http://bit.ly/2qqfmm1

Colors: Matte Shad, Megabass Sexy Shad


-Jackall Gavacho Frog: http://bit.ly/2L7KsWS

Colors: Chart Strike Gill, Gold Gill


OPEN WATER SCHOOLING FISH


OPEN WATER TOPWATER... 

-River2Sea Rover 128: http://bit.ly/2acSVea

Colors: Chrome Black, Funky Tiger


-Evergreen Shower Blows 105: http://bit.ly/2zIkqUH

Colors: Black Bone, Full Metal, Skeleton Chartreuse


FRONT RUNNER... 

PH Customs Phront Runner: https://bit.ly/3wJIdkH

Colors: Foil Black, Pearl Bone


ALABAMA RIG... 

Rig- Tactical Bladed Flex Rig: https://bit.ly/38xd1es

Head- Matt Allen Swimbait Head 1/4 oz: http://bit.ly/29RrTYN

Baits- Keitech 4.8" Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl


UNDERSPIN... 

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

Shallow- Owner Flashy Swimmer 3/0: http://bit.ly/2e8O4Y7

Deep- Cool Baits 1/4 oz 3/0 Underspin: http://bit.ly/2boS7QA


LIPLESS CRANKBAIT/BLADE BAITS... 

-Jackall TN70 Lipless: http://bit.ly/2lqAwjh

Colors: RT Scale Minnow, SG Threadfin


-Damiki Vault 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2rnO7e2

Colors: Holo Cyber Purple, Spot Black, Black Holo


TINY SHAD SWIMBAIT... 

-Spro Baby Shad: https://bit.ly/325h8ez

Colors: Blue Back Herring, Natural Shad


DEEP SCHOOLING FISH


CRANKBAITS... 

-River2Sea Tactical DD75: http://bit.ly/37dclbX

Colors: Mirrored Minnow, Ghost Minnow, DD Minnow


-Rapala DT20: http://bit.ly/2BL0UYl

Colors: Green Gizzard Shad, Pearl Grey Shiner


JIGGING SPOON... 

-Blade Runner Duh 1 3/4 oz: http://bit.ly/2aKVLlG

Colors: UV Fried Chicken, Morning Dawn, UV Sierra


TAIL SPIN... 

-Damiki Axe Blade: http://bit.ly/2w2uB9t

Colors: Black Holo, Real Shad


TOPWATER COMBO... 

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

Reel- Shimano Curado 70 MGL (XG): https://bit.ly/2apmDJt

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 40 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ


ALL-AROUND CRANKBAIT COMBO... 

Rod- G Loomis IMX Pro 845 CBR: http://bit.ly/2og0BmK

Reel- Shimano Bantam 150 XG: http://bit.ly/2H44yjG

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

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


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Off Shore Bass Fishing! How To Catch Bigger Bass This Summer!

Come with us as we target offshore structure for early Summer bass! During the post spawn and early Summer, bass begin grouping on offshore structure. These fish are often overlooked and are frequently the biggest bass in the lake. Understanding how to find and target them will take your Summer bass fishing to the next level! 

In today's video we targeted fish in 10-30 feet of water. Depth and location in the lake were seemingly irrelevant, the key was finding hard structure on the bottom. It could be a log, a rock, or any other hard structure, as long as it was away from shore. When the spawn ends bass pull to these offshore havens to recuperate and to feed before the true heat of Summer sets in. 

As you saw in the video, these fish can be caught a variety of ways. They can be caught on finesse presentations, power fished, or even triggered into a reaction strike. Catching them can be fairly simple once you've located them. That said, we have very specific confidence baits that we really on year after year to put these fish in the boat as we explore lakes around the country. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits we were using, as well as the rod and reel combos that helped us land our fish. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 


Plastic Worms... 

Jig Head- Dirty Jigs Stand Up Finesse: https://bit.ly/3fUYNby

Cobi's Worm- Zoom Trick Worm: http://bit.ly/2aWkG7E

Colors: Grape, Junebug, Red bug

Matt's Worm- NetBait T-Mac 6.5": http://bit.ly/2jndwj9

Colors: Junebug


Swing Head Jig... 

Head- Pivot Point Football (1/2 oz, 4/0): http://bit.ly/2jOY1Ns


Swing Head Creatures... 

-Zoom Z Craw (Standard): http://bit.ly/2vW7Jo5

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

-XZone Adrenaline Craw: https://bit.ly/3ebTO5h

Colors: Junebug


Underspin Swimbait... 

Head- War Baits Underspin 1/2 oz (Smoky Shad): https://bit.ly/2S6zudD

Swimbait- Keitech 4.3" Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl


Cobi's Spinning Combo... 

Rod- Megabass Orochi XX Shaky Head Special: http://bit.ly/2XkVoej

Reel- Daiwa Tatula 4000: http://bit.ly/2zrq4id

Line- Sufix 832 Coastal Camo 10 lb: https://bit.ly/34R5Mfe

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


Matt's Shaky Head Combo... 

Rod- St. Croix Victory 7'1" Medium Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/3f4tcEb

Reel- 13 Fishing Concept C2 (8:1): https://bit.ly/2NlzZhg

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

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


Matt's Wobble Head Combo... 

Rod- Megabass Levante Braillist: http://bit.ly/2FdE3YY

Reel- Shimano Curado 200K (HG): http://bit.ly/2tHewEh

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

Leader- Sunline FC-100 16 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2O4UElB


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Underspin Tricks For Post Spawn Bass Fishing

Underspins have exploded in recent years! There used to be a handful of light wire options, but these days you can get everything from a 12/0 weedless Beast hook to a tiny 1/8 oz finesse head. The rise of the underspin is directly tied to its effectiveness, and there is no better time to throw them than the prespawn. Could that little blade make that much of a difference? Let's find out... 

As the bass wrap up the spawn, shad and other baitfish begin spawning in the shallows. These baitfish congregate in schools and without fail, the bass take full advantage of the opportunity. The underspin allows you to choose your depth as you probe the edges of these bait balls in search of the biggest bass in the school. Yes, you could do this with a bare swimbait, but you'll never know what you've been missing until you try it with an underspin and experience the incredible drawing power created by the addition of a small blade below your bait. 

Fishing an underspin is simple, in most cases its an easy cast and retrieve presentation. Beyond that its a matter of matching the bait (willow leaf vs Colorado blade) to the baitfish and choosing the appropriate size. After that its just a matter of choosing a weedless presentation or an exposed hook. Narrowing down these selections is very simple. Below you'll find links to our favorite heads for each of these applications, as well as some of our favorite baits in each size category. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 


Weedless Heads... 

-Owner Flashy Swimmer (Silver Willow Leaf): http://bit.ly/2e8O4Y7

-Owner Flashy Swimmer (Gold Colorado Blade): http://bit.ly/2e8O4Y7

-Owner Flashy BEAST (For Big Swimbaits): http://bit.ly/2gx3A54


Favorite Swimbaits For Weedless Heads... 

-Keitech 3.3 - 4.8" Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Colors- Electric Shad, TW Ghost Shad

-Megabass Spark Shad 4": http://bit.ly/2XcLZk4

Traditional Heads (Largest To Smallest)... 

Overall Favorite- Blade Runner Screw Lock Spintrix (3/8 - 3/4 oz): http://bit.ly/2oocg0a

Best In Current- Hog Farmer War Pig (1/4 - 3/4 oz): http://bit.ly/2pcQnRP

Best Finesse Bait- Cool Baits Down Under (1/8 - 3/16 oz): http://bit.ly/2boS7QA


Favorite Swimbaits For Traditional Heads... 

-River2Sea D Walker 120: http://bit.ly/2NwqBmz

Colors- PB Red, Shamrock Shad, Silver Side

-Keitech 2.8" - 4.8" Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Colors- Electric Shad, TW Ghost Shad


Non-Traditional Head... 

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


Favorite Small Swimbaits For Okashira and CoolBaits... 

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

Colors: Real, Albino, Baby Bass

-Keitech Easy Shiner 3" and 4": http://bit.ly/2bxJK6H

Colors: Electric Shad, TW Pro Blue

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

Colors: RP Blue Pearl, American Shad, Baby Bass


Keitech Sizing For Flashy Swimmer/Beast Hooks... 

1/0 Hook- Keitech 3.3

3/0 Hook- Keitech 4.3

5/0 Hook- Keitech 4.8

8/0 Hook- Keitech 6.8


Favorite All-Around Underspin Combo... 

Rod- Shimano Expride 7'6" Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B (HG): https://bit.ly/34HlAAk

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 40 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader- Sunline FC100 16 lb Shock Leader: http://bit.ly/2O4UElB


Tim's Finesse Underspin Spinning Combo... 

Rod- G Loomis NRX+ 852S JWR: https://bit.ly/3y0Ss5m

Reel- Shimano Exsence A 3000: https://bit.ly/3hNG96T

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

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


Budget Underspin Spinning Combo...

Rod- St. Croix Bass X 7'1" Medium: http://bit.ly/2r69Sj6

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

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


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