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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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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Finesse Swimbaits For BIG Smallmouth! (Fishing With Matt's Dad)

Come along as we explore a new clear water lake in Michigan! Its full of prespawn Smallmouth and Northern Largemouth. They're feeding in schools along the edges of shallow flats and we're casting a variety of finesse swimbaits and hair jigs to catch them. If you've wondered what fishing is like in the North, its on fire!

Its been a while since we've had Matt's dad on the boat. In true form, he set the pace with a bunch of quality fish, leaving Matt and CC with a lot of ground to make up. Each member of the team settled on a different swimbait and all produced quality fish throughout the day. At the end Matt picked up a black hair jig and stuck some nice bonus fish as well. 

Smallmouth pull incredibly hard for their size. If you've never targeted them on finesse tackle, you need to give it a try! Below you'll find links to the exact baits we were using as well as the gear we trusted to get these fish in the boat. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 


Matt's Dad's Swimbait... 

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

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

Colors: Electric Shad, Electric Bluegill


CC's Swimbait... 

Bait- Megabass Dark Sleeper 3" (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2TyR1GT

Color: Wakasagi


Matt's Swimbait... 

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

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

Color: Smallmouth Magic


Matt's Hair Jig... 

Bait- Andy's Maribou Pro Series Fly (1/8 oz): https://bit.ly/3uYqDsw

Color: Black


Matt's Casting Swimbait Combo... 

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

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

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


Matt's Dad's Spinning Combo... 

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

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

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

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


Matt's Hair Jig Combo... 

Rod- Megabass P5 "Baby Plugging": https://bit.ly/31Pt839

Reel- Shimano Vanford 1000: https://bit.ly/2PDlKlB

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


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