Under Spins, Tail Spins, And Other Cold Water Fishing Tricks!

Still struggling to catch fish this Winter?? Don't worry! We haven't run out of tricks yet! In cold, off colored water nothing can compete with the vibration of a small blade. That could be a blade bait, an underspin, or a tail spin. Whatever you choose, the drawing power of that small blade will pull fish much farther than a stand alone bait. 

The power of vibration in cold water is remarkable. Fish will move farther for a small blade than they will for a bare swimbait. However, you don't want to take that to the extreme. If you switch to larger baits and bigger blades, you often lose the fish catching effectiveness. As we head through the brutal part of Winter, focus your attention on those small 2 to 3 inch baits with this technique. 

Below you'll find links to our favorite baits and the equipment we use to fish them. Also, we've included our favorite sizes and colors where applicable. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

TAIL SPINS... 

-Jackall Deracoup: http://bit.ly/2p8X4b0

Favorite Colors- Dera Shad, Clear Shad, Silver

-Blade Runner Line Thru: http://bit.ly/2UZaQXP

Favorite Colors- Pearl White, Blue Shad, Iris Shad

BLADE BAITS... 

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

Colors: Holo Ayu, Flash Gill, Cyber Purple, Real Shad

-Megabass Dyna Response 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2R7FlvL

Colors: Gill OB, Ito Hiuo, Jukucho Shad

BLADE BAIT HOOK UPGRADES...

Hook- VMC Bladed Treble (Size 6): http://bit.ly/2oqWODi

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

FINESSE SWIMBAIT... 

Bladed Head- Cool Baits Down Under (3/16 oz): http://bit.ly/2boS7QA

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

Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

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

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

BLADE BAIT COMBO... 

Rod- St. Croix Victory 7'2" Med Heavy Mod: https://bit.ly/3f4tcEb

Reel- Shimano Aldebaran MGL (HG): http://bit.ly/2fdX1Uy

Line- Power Pro Braided 20 lb: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader- Sufix Advance Green 14 lb: https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

TAIL SPIN COMBO... 

Rod- G Loomis GCX 845 CBR: https://bit.ly/2G5Bc86

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

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

BFS RODS... 

-Shimano Curado Casting: http://bit.ly/2gUWTft

Models: 6'10" Medium Light, 7'2" Medium Light

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

Models: 7'0", 7'4"

BFS REEL...

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

WANT TACTICALBASSIN GEAR??

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Winter Fishing With BFS Gear! **Cold Weather Fishing Tips**

Are you thinking about fishing in the cold? Before venturing out, check out this video for some key tips to help you enjoy your time on the water. Come along as Matt power fishes for aggressive largemouth, then adapts to BFS tackle and puts a big bass in the boat under challenging conditions!

You never know what the fish will throw at you in Winter. Some days they want to feed, other days they're lethargic, its always a gamble. Being prepared to adapt to changing conditions is key! Today, Matt caught fish on an Alabama Rig early, then turned to a finesse swimbait on BFS tackle to keep catching fish.

Below you'll find links to the baits and gear Matt used throughout the day. We've included the exact sizes and colors for each lure, along with any important information. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. Also, we've included a link to our BFS buyer's guide in case you're not familiar with the BFS method of fishing and would like to get more information. 

BFS BUYER'S GUIDE: https://youtu.be/i62QoxIxQ7I

ALABAMA RIG... 

Rig- Hog Farmer Tactical Flex: https://bit.ly/3vhpSez

Heads- Matt Allen Swimbait Head (1/8 oz): http://bit.ly/29RrTYN

Dummy Baits- Lil Spanky (Albino) : http://bit.ly/2d0dpU8

Swimbaits- 13 Fishing Churro 4.25: https://bit.ly/2LLeRA6

Colors: Moonlight Clan

Other Great Colors: Mojito, Purple Rain, Blue Collar

UNDERSPIN KEITECH... 

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

Color: Ol Faithful Silver Blade

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

Color: TW Pro Blue

CRANKBAIT...

Bait- R2S Tactical DD 75: http://bit.ly/37dclbX

Color: Glass Minnow

TAIL SPIN... 

Bait- Jackall Deracoup 3/4 oz: http://bit.ly/2p8X4b0

Color: Dera Shad

BLADE BAIT... 

Bait- Megabass Dyna Response 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2R7FlvL

Color: Setsuki Ayu

LIPLESS CRANKBAIT... 

Bait- Jackall TN-70: http://bit.ly/2lqAwjh

Color: SG Threadfin

Hook Upgrade- Owner ST-56: http://bit.ly/2cVg7xW

Size: 4

ALABAMA RIG COMBO... 

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

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

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

Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 20 lb: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

BFS COMBO... 

Rod- Dobyns Sierra 7' Ultralight: https://bit.ly/3C4PWgc

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

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

BUDGET A-RIG COMBO... 

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

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

Line- Sunline Super FC 20 lb: 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... 

TacticalBassin Apparel and Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

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

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... 

TacticalBassin Apparel and Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz