Finesse Swimbait Tricks! Heads, Colors, Actions! **Underwater Footage**

Not all swimbaits are created equal! Today we're comparing how different swimbaits move in the water. We're looking at how different head styles impact action, and when each swimbait's movement style will help you catch more fish! 

Finesse swimbaits are awesome! They catch large numbers of fish, but they catch giants too! It wasn't long ago that there were only 2 styles of finesse swimbait on the market... today it can take up an entire row at your local shop. So what's the deal? Which baits should you be using? And does that answer change throughout the year? Let's find out!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and heads Tim discussed in the video. We've included our favorite sizes and colors for each, as well as some of our favorite combos for fishing these lures. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

SWIMBAIT HEADS...

•Matt Allen Head: https://bit.ly/29RrTYN

Line Tie Angle: 30 Degree

Favorite Size: 3/8 oz

•Tactical Finesse Head: https://bit.ly/2Pqrq3n

Line Tie Angle: 30 Degree

Favorite Size: 3/8 oz

•Dirty Jigs Guppy Head: https://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

Line Tie Angle: 90 Degree

Favorite Sizes: 1/8 oz, 3/16 oz

•Screwed Up Swimbait Head: https://bit.ly/3U5RsIx

Line Tie Angle: 30 Degree

Favorite Size: 3/8 oz

BLADED SWIMBAIT HEADS...

•Megabass Okashira Screw Head: https://bit.ly/2EpluSA

Favorite Size: 1/8 oz

•Tactical Mini Underspin: https://bit.ly/3JOd8UY

Favorite Sizes: 1/8, 3/8 oz

SWIMBAITS (Most Subtle To Most Aggressive)...

•Keitech Easy Shiner: https://bit.ly/2bxJK6H

Finesse Sizes: 3.5" and 4"

Favorite Colors: Electric Shad, Silver Flash Minnow, Tennessee Shad

Smallmouth Colors: Sungill, Electric Blue Chartreuse

•Storm Largo Shad: https://bit.ly/3vxP0NB

Finesse Sizes: 3", 3.5"

Favorite Colors: Albino Shad, Sexy Shad

•Keitech Swing Impact Fat: https://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Finesse Sizes: 2.8, 3.3 

Favorite Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

•Xzone Swammer: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Finesse Sizes: 3.5", 4"

Favorite Colors: Electric Shad, Sexy Shad

Smallmouth Colors: Electric Blue Chart, Bluegill

WEEDLESS FINESSE SWIMBAIT...

•Megabass 3" Dark Sleeper: https://bit.ly/2TyR1GT

Size: 1/2 or 3/4 oz

Colors: Wakasagi, Haze, Donko

FINESSE SPINNING COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis NRX+ 902S SJR: https://bit.ly/2RB0oJP

Reel– Shimano Stella FK 3000: https://bit.ly/38LaK2u

Line– Sunline SX1 (12 lb): https://bit.ly/2tn8EzQ

Leader– Sunline Super FC (6 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BAIT FINESSE COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Zodias 7'2" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

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

Line– Sunline Super FC (7 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

CASTING COMBO FOR HEAVIER HEADS...

Rod– Megabass P5 Destroyer "Dark Sleeper": https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

Reel– Shimano Aldebaran MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2fdX1Uy

Line– Sunline Super FC (12 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BUDGET FINESSE SPINNING COMBO...

Rod– Daiwa Tatula 7'6" Med–Light Medium: https://bit.ly/3IHDDeU

Reel– Daiwa Fuego LT 2500 XH: https://bit.ly/2yDmdtQ

Line– Sunline Super FC (8 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

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

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

Swimbait Fishing Is Easy!! Magdraft SlugFest!

Swimbait fishing really is easy! You're overthinking it! You can catch bass with big baits and we can show you how! If you've struggled to get bit on a big bait, Matt is about to show you how its done on a lake he's never been to before! 

Come along as we explore new water, build a pattern, and catch a bunch of giant largemouth with big swimbaits! While Matt is fishing he discusses different styles of swimbaits, the differences in retrieves, and what he looks for as he builds a pattern. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits Matt was using throughout the day. From big swimbaits to the tiny underspin, we've included our favorite sizes and colors for each. We've also included our favorite rod and reel combos for this style of fishing. 

THE BIG SWIMBAITS...

•Megabass 8" Magdraft: http://bit.ly/2mc8bfK

Color: White Back Shad

Other Colors: Albino Pearl Shad, MB Gizzard

•Bacca Burrito 6" Swimbait: https://bit.ly/3p5SkiW

Color: Tactical Shad

Other Colors: Who Dat, Threadfin Shad

•Baitsanity Antidote Glide: http://bit.ly/2ztUk9z

Speed: Slow Sink

Colors: Summer Shad, TW Gizzard Shad

THE TACTICALBASSIN UNDERSPIN...

Head– Dirty Jigs TacticalBassin Underspin: https://bit.ly/3JOd8UY

Color: Blue Shad

Size: 3/16 oz

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

Color: Threadfin Shad

MAGDRAFT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Zodias 7'9" XH: https://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

Reel– Shimano Tranx 300 (HG): http://bit.ly/2kYsvRw

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro Braid (80 lb): http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Sunline Saltimate (30 lb): https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2

GLIDE BAIT COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Victory 7'10" Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/3f4tcEb

Reel– Shimano Tranx 300 (HG): http://bit.ly/2kYsvRw

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro Braid (80 lb): http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Sunline Saltimate (30 lb): https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2

BURRITO COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Victory 7'10" X-Hvy Fast: https://bit.ly/3f4tcEb

Reel– Daiwa Tatula 300 (7.1:1): https://bit.ly/3InxUva

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (65 lb): http://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Sunline Saltimate (30 lb): https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2

UNDERSPIN COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 7'2" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/2osaj3q

Reel– Shimano Sustain FJ 3000: https://bit.ly/3BQLlNP

Line– Power Pro 10 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

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

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

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

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

Underspin Tricks You Haven't Tried Yet! (But You Need To)

Underspins work! Paired with a swimbait they bring more flash, more vibration, and unique colors that fool bass into biting. If you fish for bass in Spring and you don't have an underspin in the mix, you're probably getting out fished by someone who does! We have some little tricks we use to make our underspins even better and today Tim is giving it up!

First you have to understand the differences between the different underspins and what they're for. After that you get a feel for which swimbaits to pair them to in different situations. Once you've got that down you're a very proficient under spin fisherman and its time to start playing with blades and stinger hooks. 

Below you'll find links to the baits, heads, blades, and hooks that we use. We've included our favorite sizes and colors for each. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

THE SWIMBAITS...

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

Size: 4.8" - 2.8"

Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

•Keitech Easy Shiner: http://bit.ly/2bxJK6H

Size: 3.5" - 4"

Colors: Sexy Shad, Electric Shad

•Xzone Swammer: http://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Size: 3.5", 4", 5.5"

Colors: Electric Shad, Sexy Shad

•Storm Largo Shad: https://bit.ly/3vxP0NB

Size: 3" - 3.5"

Colors: Albino Shad, Gizzard Shad, Sexy Shad

•Damiki Armor Shad: http://bit.ly/2KtPDAT

Size: 3"

Colors: American Shad, RP Blue Pearl

•Megabass MagDraft Freestyle: http://bit.ly/3bRG3Wi

Colors: White Back Shad, Albino Pearl Shad

THE UNDERSPINS...

•Cool Baits Underspin: http://bit.ly/2boS7QA

Favorite Size: 1/8 oz

•Gamakatsu Mini Underspin: https://bit.ly/3PbOduU

Favorite Size: 3/8 oz

•Blade Runner Spintrix: http://bit.ly/2oocg0a

Favorite Size: 1/2 oz

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

Favorite Size: 5/0, 1/4 oz

•Owner Flashy Beast: http://bit.ly/2gx3A54

Favorite Size: 8/0, 3/8 oz

STINGER HOOKS AND CUSTOM BLADES...

•Gamakatsu G Finesse Stinger Hook: https://bit.ly/3JJ0NCM

Size: 6-4

•Owner Mosquito Light Hook: http://bit.ly/2zQVKx3

Size: 4-2

•Nichols Willow Leaf Blades (Glitter): https://bit.ly/3Mdl8OJ

•Nichols Colorado Blades (Glitter): https://bit.ly/3JiCcmK

•Picasso Willow Leaf Blades (Small): http://bit.ly/2vePb5R

BAIT FINESSE COMBO FOR SMALL UNDERSPINS...

Rod– Shimano Curado 7'2" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/2gUWTft

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

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

CASTING COMBO FOR MIDSIZE UNDERSPINS...

Rod– 13 Fishing Envy Black 7'3" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/3KtYZhv

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

Line– Sufix 131 (40 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF

Leader– Sunline Saltimate System Shock (16 lb): https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2

BUDGET FRIENDLY UNDERSPIN COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Mojo Bass 7'1" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/3wQ93Zn

Reel– Shimano SLX A 150 (HG): https://bit.ly/3ZWPeho

Line– Sunline Super FC (14 lb): http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

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

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

Finesse Tricks For Fall Bass Fishing!!

If clear water, bad weather, or a tough bite have left you scrambling, we're here to help! When tough conditions call for finesse fishing presentations a lot of anglers don't know what to do. The truth is, its easy! Here's what you need to know...

Every angler has "confidence baits" they turn to when conditions are tough. For Tim, the reach for light line and a downsized presentation is an easy one. From tiny swimbaits, to dropshot, to Neko rigging, he's confident in downsized offerings. 

Below you'll find links to Tim's favorite baits, terminal tackle, and gear for Fall Finesse fishing. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

MAIN DROPSHOT...

Bait– Keitech 3" Easy Shiner: http://bit.ly/2bxJK6H

Colors: TW Pro Blue, Electric Shad

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

Weight– Swagger Tungsten Pencil (1/4 oz): http://bit.ly/2UY7cgx

DROPSHOT BAITFISH PROFILES...

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

Color: Green Pumpkin Purple, Smoke Purple Flake

•Geecrack Bellows Gill: https://bit.ly/3PUJgbL

Color: Electric Shad, AJ's Juice

•Netbait 3" Junior Crush: https://bit.ly/3Q3mmyz

Color: Bang, Midnight Green, Smokin Joe

•Spro 3.75" Pintail Minnow: https://bit.ly/3ENKErf

Color: Natural Herring, Ozark Craw

DROPSHOT WORMS...

•Roboworm Straight Tail 6" Worm: http://bit.ly/2asZyH3

Colors: Aaron's Pro Shad, Pro Green Pumpkin, MMIII

•Roboworm Fat 4.5" Worm: http://bit.ly/2awYSxM

Colors: Baby Bluegill, MMIII, Pro Green Pumpkin

NEKO RIG BAITS...

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

Colors: Electric Shad, Natural Shad, Green Pumpkin 

•Missile Baits Quiver: https://bit.ly/2xehVgx

Colors: Bluetonium Green Pumpkin Core, Goby Bite

NEKO TERMINAL...

Hook– Owner Neko Weedless: https://bit.ly/2zXirRH

Size: 1/0

Weight– Swagger Pagoda: http://bit.ly/2iGNSFW

Size: 1/16 oz

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

Rings– VMC Crossover Rings: https://bit.ly/3w0NYdz

Size: 7mm

WACKY WORM...

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

Colors: Electric Shad, Natural Shad

Weightless– Gamakatsu Finesse Wide Gap: http://bit.ly/2aKGmHM

Size: 1/0

Weighted– Gamakatsu Wacky Jig: https://bit.ly/3O9yOw7

Size: 1/8 oz

NED RIG WORMS...

•ZMan Ticklerz: http://bit.ly/2mGyDAC

Colors: Green Pumpkin

•Missile Baits Ned Bomb: http://bit.ly/2XCOGwd

Colors: Bluetonium Green Pumpkin Core

•Yamamoto 3" Ned Senko: http://bit.ly/2axAmNS

Colors: Electric Shad

NED RIG HEADS...

Tungsten– Swagger Flanders (1/8): http://bit.ly/2KcIB6M

Lead– Zman Finesse Shroomz (1/10): http://bit.ly/2hs2cAe

FINESSE SWIMBAITS...

•Storm 3" Largo Shad: https://bit.ly/3vxP0NB

Colors: Gizzard Shad, Albino Shad

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

Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

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

Colors: Albino, Real, Silver Shad

FINESSE SWIMBAIT HEADS...

Underspin– Gamakatsu Mini: https://bit.ly/3PbOduU

Size: 3/8 oz

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

Size: 1/8 oz 

Bare Head- Dirty Jigs Guppy Head: http://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

Size: 1/8 oz

BAIT KNOCKERS...

•Strike Zone Pocket Knocker: http://bit.ly/2csyRVT

•Magnum Pocket Knocker: https://bit.ly/3xPivLl

HIGH END DROPSHOT COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis Nrx + 822S DSR: https://bit.ly/2RB0oJP

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

Line– 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

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