BUYER'S GUIDE: JIGS AND JIG TRAILERS ( FLIPPING TO FINESSE )

Our buyer's guide series continues with this in-depth look at jig fishing. From swim jigs to flipping jigs, from football to finesse, we're covering the best jigs, trailers, and colors for every situation! Come along as we explore the different styles, what they're for, and how to choose the best options for your lake. 

You don't need to feel overwhelmed about jig fishing. Choosing the right bait for the job is actually quite simple. Listen to our descriptions of each jig and only try the baits that best apply to you. We're keeping our trailers even simpler with just 1 or 2 recommendations for each style. Whether you're fishing thick vegetation in Florida or crystal clear water on the Great Lakes, we've got you covered with this buyer's guide. 

Below you'll find links to all the jigs, trailers, and rods in the order they appear in the video. We've included our favorite weight and colors for each to take even more of the guess work out. Whether you're watching this video for yourself, or to help you shop for a loved one, the links below will help you find the different options easily. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

SWIM JIGS... 

Jig- Dirty Jigs California Swim Jig (3/4 oz): http://bit.ly/2auXfmx

Colors: Crappie, Tactical Shad, Alabama Bream

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

Colors: PB Red, Shamrock Shad, Silver Side

Jig- Dirty Jigs Swim Jig (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2dIVUMd

Colors: Black and Blue, Bluegill, Tactical Shad

Trailer- Gambler EZ Swimmer: https://bit.ly/2OLlyUf

Colors: Electric One, Silver Shadow, Killer G

FLIPPING JIG... 

Jig- Dirty Jigs No-Jack Flipping (3/4 oz): http://bit.ly/2fx8YBI

Colors: Hematoma, Blackend Blue, The Go To

Trailer- Reaction Innovations Kinky Beaver: http://bit.ly/2XQ1kJ1

Colors: Penetration, Tramp Stamp, Magic Craw Swirl

PITCHING JIGS... 

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

Colors: Brown Craw, Green pumpkin Craw, The Go To

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

Colors: Green Pumpkin Red, Magic Craw Swirl, Tramp Stamp

Jig- Dirty Jigs Compact Pitchin Jig (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2hAIyCV

Colors: The Go To, Green Pumpkin Craw, Molting Craw

Trailer- Netbait Paca Slim 4": http://bit.ly/2M5cuGF

Colors: Green Pumpkin Red, Green Pumpkin

FOOTBALL JIGS... 

Jig- Bass Patrol Living Rubber Football (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2Hbyf5x

Colors: Brown Green Pump, Brown Orange, Brown Purple

Trailer- Yamamoto 5" Double Tail: http://bit.ly/2db9w1p

Colors: Cinn black purp, Green Pump Purple

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

Colors: The Go To, Supermatt Brown, Molting Craw

Trailer- Big Bite Baits Double Tail: http://bit.ly/2qS1YtE

Colors: Tilapia

FINESSE JIG... 

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

Colors: Alabama Craw, Canterbury Craw, The Go To

Trailer- Netbait Paca Chunk: http://bit.ly/2d8mIXx

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Green Pumpkin Red

MICRO JIGS... 

Jig- Keitech Tungsten Football (3/8 oz): http://bit.ly/2FDQ3o1

Colors: Brown Purple, Green Pumpkin Black

Trailer- Netbait Tiny Paca Chunk: http://bit.ly/2d8mIXx

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Green Pumpkin Red

Jig- Jewel Baits Pee Wee Football (5/16 oz): https://bit.ly/2IkGi20

Color: First Down, Hail Mary, PB&J

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

Colors: Canada Craw, MudBug, Green Pumpkin

Jig- Nishine Lures Finesse Football (3/8 oz): https://bit.ly/3gIKmrz

Color: Copper Craw, Watermelon Candy

Trailer- Z Man TRD CrawZ: http://bit.ly/2U9vx6P

Colors: Canada Craw, Green Pumpkin

PITCHING/FLIPPING COMBO... 

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

Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

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

FOOTBALL JIGS... 

Rod- G Loomis GLX 844C MBR: http://bit.ly/2gqziwT

Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

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

BUDGET JIG COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano SLX 7'5" Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2mGp1Vc

Reel- Shimano SLX 150 XT: http://bit.ly/2BRTYL8

Line- Sunline Fluorocarbon 17 lb: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

MICRO JIGS... 

Rod- Shimano Curado 6'10" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2gUWTft

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

Line- Sunline Super FC 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

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BUYER'S GUIDE: BFS (BAIT FINESSE SYSTEM) RODS, REELS, AND TACKLE

Bait Finesse is here to stay! Many anglers are wondering what BFS is for, and how to apply it to their fishing. In today's Buyer's Guide we're covering our favorite BFS rods and the reels for casting ultralight presentations. Then we're looking at some of our favorite baits for this method. If you've not experienced the bait finesse system for ultralight fishing, you're missing out on a lot of fun!

BFS has been around for many years but it took a huge leap into the limelight when Shimano launched their Curado BFS earlier this year. Suddenly, BFS became available to the masses at an affordable price. If you're not familiar with BFS the concept is very simple. Essentially, anything you've ever done with a spinning rod, can now be done with a bait caster, and with even more precision. 

Below you'll find links to all the rods, reels, and baits discussed in the video. We've included favorite sizes and colors where applicable to make it as easy as possible for you to find the items you want. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

BFS REELS... 

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

-KastKing Zephyr Bait Finesse: https://bit.ly/3cy03ij

BFS RODS...

-Dobyns Sierra Ultra Finesse: https://bit.ly/3C4PWgc

Model: 7' Light (700)

-Shimano Expride: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Model: 7'2" ML+ (Medium Light+)

-Shimano Zodias: https://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

Model: 7'2" ML (Medium Light)

-Megabass Destroyer P5: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

Model: Z Crank Elseil

-G Loomis IMX Pro Crankbait: http://bit.ly/2og0BmK

Model: 864 CBR DF (7'2" MH Deep Flex)

LINES... 

Fluorocarbon- Sunline Super FC (6-8 lb): http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

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

BFS TEXAS RIGGING... 

Weight- Swagger Tungsten Vader 1/16 oz: http://bit.ly/2NjDYtV

Heavy Wire Hook- Owner Rig-N-Hook Size 1: http://bit.ly/2BnniXN

Light Wire Hook- Owner J-Light Size 1: https://bit.ly/3HDg0SH

DROPSHOT RIGGING... 

Hook- Owner Mosquito Light (Size 4 or 6): http://bit.ly/2zQVKx3

Weight- Swagger Tungsten (1/8 oz): http://bit.ly/2UY7cgx

NED HEADS... 

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

Lead- Z Man OG (1/32 - 1/16th): https://bit.ly/3nyFyZc

NED/TEXAS RIG SOFT BAITS... 

-Savage Gear Ned Salamander: https://bit.ly/3rSNi8g

Colors: Green Pumpkin Purple Copper, Mojito

-Z Man TRD CrawZ: http://bit.ly/2U9vx6P

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Canada Craw

-Zman TRD BugZ: http://bit.ly/2oiavEE

Colors: Sprayed Grass, Green Pumpkin, Canada Craw

-Zman TRD TicklerZ: http://bit.ly/2mGyDAC

Colors: Canada Craw, Houdini, The Deal

MICRO SWIMBAIT... 

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

Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad

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

CRANKBAITS...

-Rapala Ultralight Crank: https://bit.ly/3qSt14V

Colors: Chrome, Shad

-Rapala Ultralight Shad Crank: https://bit.ly/3DS6rgx

Colors: Chrome, Shad, Clown

-Lucky Craft 0.3 and 0.5: https://bit.ly/3DDZmjs

Colors: BE Gill, BP Golden Shiner, Japan Craw

-Megabass Z-1 Crank: https://bit.ly/2Y9dkHB

Colors: Kasumi Ito, Wild Craw, Mat Craw 2

-Megabass Z-2 Crank: https://bit.ly/3fsxn9G

Colors: Kasumi Ito, Wild Craw, Mat Craw 2

TOPWATER... 

-Rapala Ultralight Popper: https://bit.ly/3FzvsNP

Colors: Chrome, Clown, Yellow Perch

-Whopper Plopper 60: http://bit.ly/2bsPbQV

Colors: Phantom Shad, Monkey Butt, Bone

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BUYER'S GUIDE: NED RIG - BAITS, HOOKS, AND RODS FOR NED RIGGING!

Ned rigs have taken bass fishing by storm! If you're not fishing a ned rig for lethargic bass, you're losing to guys who are! What started out as a counter-culture way to catch fish on the cheap has morphed into one of the fastest growing categories in the sport. Today's buyer's guide is dedicated to this unique technique so you can see through the hype and find the key baits that consistently catch fish. 

The concept behind the ned rig is very simple. An angler rigs a very small "do nothing" worm on a mushroom head so it will stand up on the bottom and fishes it with as little movement as possible. Something about this basic method will catch fish when nothing else will. Since the inception of the technique, the market has become littered with adaptations for nearly every situation. So, what makes one ned worm better than another? Are there better baits for different situations? Are there key colors? Let's find out!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits, heads, and gear discussed in the video. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. We've included our personal preferences on weights, colors, and sizes so you know exactly what we're choosing when we hit the water. 

THE HEADS...

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

Preferred Weight: 1/10th

Lead- Z Man Ned Lockz HD: http://bit.ly/2kIgRYK

Preferred Weight: 1/15th

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

Preferred Weight: 1/16th

ZMAN BAITS... 

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

Colors: Green Pumpkin Goby, Canada Craw

-Finesse TRD BugZ: http://bit.ly/2oiavEE

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Mud Bug

-Finesse TRD TicklerZ: http://bit.ly/2mGyDAC

Colors: Canada Craw, Green Pumpkin

OTHER GREAT NED BAITS... 

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

Colors: Desert Craw, TW Black Blue Pumpkin

-XZone Ned Zone: http://bit.ly/2mRiYhF

Colors: 309, Green Pumpkin Purple, Violet Secret

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

Colors: Bluetonium Green Pumpkin, Watermelon Red Core

-Savage Gear Ned Salamander: https://bit.ly/3rSNi8g

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Mojito

-Savage Gear Ned Goby Tube: https://bit.ly/313ewAq

Colors: Green Pumpkin Purple Copper, Mudbug

"BANG FOR THE BUCK" COMBO... 

Rod- Zodias 7'6" Light: https://bit.ly/2jOUXAO

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

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

HIGHER END COMBO... 

Rod- G Loomis IMX Pro 882 NNR: http://bit.ly/2vVN6Zj

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

Line- Sunline SX1 10 lb: http://bit.ly/2tn8EzQ

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

TOP OF THE LINE COMBO... 

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

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

Line- Sunline Super FC 5 lb Flurocarbon: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BUDGET NED RIG COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Intenza 7'6" Light: http://bit.ly/2s7kaQn

Reel- Daiwa BG 2500: http://bit.ly/32Xscbb

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

WANT TACTICALBASSIN GEAR??

We have a variety of apparel items and custom lure designs available! Everything from hats, to hoodies, to crankbaits! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

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BUYER'S GUIDE: TACKLE STORAGE AND GEAR MANAGEMENT

Tackle management doesn't have to be a nightmare! In today's buyer's guide we're covering some of the best storage solutions for line, baits, and gear. These are the tools we use to stay organized. Whether we're at home, on the boat, or traveling, these items make our lives easier and keep our gear secure.

After catching fish, keeping our gear organized is one of the biggest challenges in fishing. Tackle storage at home, on the boat, traveling between vehicles, and while traveling on major trips, all requires different equipment. You can invest a fortune in your tackle management so to help narrow it down, we're sharing our favorite items. Each of these items came out of our personal gear and is an item that has tangibly helped us stay more organized. 

If any of these items stand out to you, you can find them linked below. We've listed them in the order they appeared in the video to help you find the right items quickly. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

TACKLE MANAGEMENT ITEMS (In Order Of Appearance)

-13 Fishing Skull Cap Casting Reel Cover: https://bit.ly/37oWmIL

-Plano Edge Thin Box: https://bit.ly/2VX5eAL

-Plano Weight Retainer Inserts For Edge Thin: https://bit.ly/3HsfBT7

-Plano Edge 3700 Master Terminal (Hook) Box: https://bit.ly/2SuzhOm

-Eye Surrender Swimbait Pocket Wraps: http://bit.ly/2h4IN6I

-Plano Edge 3600 Box: http://bit.ly/2YBaWYX

-Plano Edge 3700 Deep: https://bit.ly/3dbdbby

-Plano 3700 Hydro-Flo: http://bit.ly/2PR1kU0

-Plano Edge Master Spinnerbait: http://bit.ly/397m4Bd

-Plano Edge Master Plastics (Big Box): http://bit.ly/2PaiAq6

-Spoolin Buddy (Line Holder): http://bit.ly/2YDUaZ3

-Maxima SharkTooth Line Control Bands: https://bit.ly/3ltXzDD

-Plano Edge Line Management Box: https://bit.ly/3oG706u

-Plano Pro Latch Line Spool Box: https://bit.ly/30VngVs

-Plano Waterproof Standard 3700 (Treble Hook Box): http://bit.ly/2fvjcFB

-Plano Waterproof 3700 Deep (Topwater Box): http://bit.ly/2WWIrU9

-Plano Umbrella Rig Stowaway: http://bit.ly/2DUvbJN

-Plano Atlas Tackle BackPack: https://bit.ly/3E1wGBn

-Plano Z-Series 3700 Tackle Bag: https://bit.ly/3l8iyh9

-KVD Speed Bag Worm Storage: http://bit.ly/2GYT4RC

-Plano Guide Series Reel Bag: https://bit.ly/2WvH9A3

WANT TACTICALBASSIN GEAR??

We have a variety of apparel items and custom lure designs available! Everything from hats, to hoodies, to crankbaits! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

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