Bait Finesse Tricks You Have To Try! (BFS Fishing Tips For Summer And Fall)

Don't overlook finesse fishing this time of year! Whether you're a fan of spinning tackle or Bait Finesse (BFS), these unique techniques will help you catch more fish throughout Summer and early Fall. From tiny topwater and swimbaits, to unique senko presentations, these tricks put fish in the boat!

Bait finesse fishing continues to sweep the US angling community and many fisherman are eager to know what to try next. These presentations will help you catch more fish in the coming months and you'll have more fun doing it because you're using light tackle! And don't worry, you can still take advantage of these opportunities with a spinning rod if you haven't jumped on the BFS train just yet!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and equipment discussed in the video. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

THE SENKO...

•Yamamoto 5" Thin Senko: https://bit.ly/43d1Tgn

Colors: Green Pumpkin Red, Baby Bass

•Hayabusa Wacky Hook WRM201: https://bit.ly/3UjDZx0

Size: 1

THE SOFT JERKBAIT...

•Jackall Rhythm Wag 3.5: https://bit.ly/3NT6OvF

Colors: Sexy Albino, Prism Shad, Golden Shad

•BKK Chimera Hook: https://bit.ly/3IS3pwf

Size: 1/0

THE UNDERSPIN...

•Dirty Jigs Tactical Finesse Under Spin: https://bit.ly/3JOd8UY

Size: 1/8 oz

•Xzone 3.5" Swammer: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

KARASHI...

•Megabass Karashi: https://bit.ly/3LwMGS7

Colors: Kasumi Ito KS, GLX Frozen Pink

TOPWATER...

•Megabass Dog X Jr BFS: https://bit.ly/475zcoD

Colors: Bahama Milk Pearl, Downsizing Takumi Setsuki Ayi

•Owner Cultiva Zip N Ziggy: https://bit.ly/3BTMLuh

Colors: Natural Minnow, Shiner

BFS FLIPPING BAITS...

•ZMan TRD Bugz: https://bit.ly/2oiavEE

Colors: Green Pumpkin, MudBug

•Reins 2.5" Ring Craw: https://bit.ly/3U0OQvC

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Scuppernong

BFS FLIPPING COMPONENTS...

•Owner Rig N Hook: https://bit.ly/2BnniXN

Size: 1/0

•Swagger Tungsten Vader Weight: https://bit.ly/3c28mks

Size: 1/16 oz

•Reins Tungsten Worm Weight: https://bit.ly/3Kx0Fqz

Size: 1/16 oz

OTHER BFS TOPWATERS...

•Damiki Umpa 40 Popper: https://bit.ly/42XSQkD

Colors: Ghost Minnow, Mossy Shad

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

Colors: Chrome, Clown

•River2Sea Whopper Plopper 60: https://bit.ly/2bsPbQV

Colors: Bone, Phantom Shad

•Megabass Baby Pop X BFS: https://bit.ly/3QgjPDY

Colors: BFS Galaxy Smoke, Mat Shad

DAIWA BAIT FINESSE FLUOROCARBON...

•Daiwa J Fluoro Samurai Hidden: https://bit.ly/3ILKXH0

Sizes: 6, 7, 8 lb

THE SENKO/RHYTHM WAG COMBO...

Rod– Megabass P5 Pop X Stick: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

Reel– Shimano Aldebaran BFS: https://bit.ly/3ryXKpR

Line– 6 lb Daiwa Hidden Fluoro: https://bit.ly/3ILKXH0

TREBLE HOOK BAITS COMBO...

Rod– Cashion Icon 7' Light: https://bit.ly/3mLIIes

Reel– KastKing Kestrel Elite Bait Finesse: https://bit.ly/3Or8X4W

Line– 8 lb Sufix 832 Braid: https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– 7 lb Sunline Super FC: https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

THE FLIPPING COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 7'2" ML: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

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

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

Leader– 8 lb Sunline Super FC: https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

ALL AROUND BFS COMBO...

Rod– Cashion Icon 6'10" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/3mLIIes

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

Line– 7 lb Daiwa Hidden Fluoro: https://bit.ly/3ILKXH0

BABY PLUGGING SPINNING COMBO...

Rod– Megabass P5 Baby Plugging: https://bit.ly/2B7NyFj

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

Line– 10 lb Sunline SX1 Braid: https://bit.ly/2tn8EzQ

Leader– Sunline Super FC 6 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

Fishing The Fall Transition For Bass (Subtle Tricks To Catch More Fish)

Come along for an afternoon of bass fishing during the Fall transition! We're targeting Spotted Bass and Largemouth with topwater and the bite is hot! Tim covers some of the subtle nuances that make huge differences during the Fall while catching fish! 

Many anglers struggle during the Fall Transition. Typically those that struggle are fighting against the transition instead of embracing the change. Watch as Tim focuses on hard cover and easily puts together a quality bag of Spotted Bass. He also covers some of the subtle nuances like focusing on shade lines and current breaks, and carrying a variety of follow up baits for fish that don't want to commit. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits he had on deck as well as the gear he used to fish them. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

TOPWATER... 

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

Color: Full Metal, Skeleton Chartreuse

•Teckell Kicknocker: http://bit.ly/2nvxkoA

Color: Bone, Chrome

•Evergreen Shower Blows 77.7: http://bit.ly/2zIkqUH

Color: Black Bone, Neon Wakasagi

•R2S Whopper Plopper 90: http://bit.ly/2bsPbQV

Color: Chrome Black, T1000

UNDERSPIN...

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

Color: Tennessee Shad

•Gamakatsu 3/8 oz Mini: https://bit.ly/3PbOduU

STICK BAIT...

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

Color: Electric Shad

TOPWATER COMBO...

Rod– Megabass P5 Z-Crank Elseil: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

Reel– Daiwa Tatula 100: https://bit.ly/3KmzgFJ

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro Braid (30 lb): http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

UNDERSPIN COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 6'10" Medium: https://bit.ly/32IrXqE

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

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

BUDGET TOPWATER COMBO... 

Rod– Shimano SLX 6'10" Medium: http://bit.ly/2mGp1Vc

Reel– Shimano SLX (HG): http://bit.ly/2NfdOnk

Line– Power Pro Braid (30 lb): http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

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

Jerkbait Tips For Early Fall Bass Fishing! (Easy Tricks To Get More Bites)

The early Fall transition is jerkbait time! Bass are beginning to focus on baitfish again and there may be no better bait to trigger a reaction strike than a jerkbait. Virtually any jerkbait can get bit right now but there are key baits and key colors that can lead to the kinds of days on the water we all dream about!

Its important to understand that no two jerkbaits are created equal. Different baits have different applications and learning to use each bait at its best time will help you catch more fish. As Matt eludes to in the video, color is everything this time of year. Do not be afraid to throw the aggressive, bold, even obnoxious colors. Bold colors can take a good day of fishing and make it unforgettable!

Below you'll find links to the baits and equipment Matt discussed in the video. We've included our best "Traditional" colors, as well as our best "Bold" colors for each bait. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

ALL-AROUND JERKBAITS... 

-Megabass Vision 110: http://bit.ly/2j31TKb

Traditional: Mat Shad, Killer Kawaguchi

Bold: Elegy Bone, Western Clown, Twilight Chart Back

-Shimano World Minnow: https://bit.ly/3Fwg9F6

Traditional: Ghost Ayu, Pink Smelt

Bold: Clown, Chart Silver, Chart Head

DEEPER DIVING JERKBAITS... 

-Megabass Vision 110+1: http://bit.ly/2iGYOCX

Traditional: Mat Shad, GP Pro Blue

Bold: Elegy Bone, Western Clown, Twilight Chart Back

-Jackall Rerange MR: https://bit.ly/2CbWr6X

Traditional: Ghost Wakasagi, Holo Minnow

Bold: Secret Shad 2, HL Silver Shad

SMALLER JERKBAITS... 

-13 Fishing Whipper Snapper: https://bit.ly/3okRcrq

Traditional: Gizzard of Oz, Olive Crush

Bold: Rainbow Shad

-Lucky Craft Flash Pointer SP 100: http://bit.ly/2aHz588

Traditional: Ghost Minnow

Bold: Aurora Black, Chartreuse Shad

MEGABASS VISION 110 HOOK UPGRADES... 

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

110 Replacement Hook- Gamakatsu Finesse Nano Treble (Size 5): http://bit.ly/2dWWAut

110 Junior Replacement Hook- Gamakatsu 1X Black (Size 8): https://bit.ly/3oSXVXp

MATT'S FAVORITE JERKBAIT COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Expride B 6'10" medium: https://bit.ly/32IrXqE

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

Line- Sunline Super FC 10 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

MID-PRICED JERKBAIT COMBO... 

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

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

Line- Sunline FC 10 lb: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

BUDGET JERKBAIT COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano SLX 6'10" Medium: http://bit.ly/2mGp1Vc

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

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

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

Fall Transition: Where Do Bass Go (And How To Catch Them)

Fall is fast approaching! If your fish are starting to disappear and you don't know why, you're not alone! As the nights get cooler the bass fishing changes almost over night. Bass transition toward their Fall patterns and many anglers are left wondering what happened. We're here to help! 

The Fall Transition comes much earlier than most anglers realize. Its not a slow progression either, in most situations, bass will begin their movements almost overnight. One day you're on an awesome topwater bite, the next you can't find a fish. When this happens its time to step back and look at what is motivating these fish to move. Whether you're targeting shallow bass or deep, the bass' next movement is motivated by the baitfish's location. As the bait begins to gather, so will the bass. 

If your fish are out deep, expect them to begin gathering on the best structures. Expect to find them on corners of creek channel bends, along long tapering points that break to deep water, and later you can expect them to transition toward the backs of deep coves. Shallow fish will abandon the scattered weeds in favor of thick weed clumps and hard structure. As the seasons progress these fish will begin bunching up along ambush points and pockets. 

Below is a breakdown of the gear we recommend using during these conditions. We've included rigging components where applicable and even included our favorite colors for each technique. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

CHATTERBAITS... 

Full Size- Jack Hammer Chatterbait 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2popvj6

Color: Green Pumpkin Shad

Trailer- Hog Farmer Spunk Shad 4.5: http://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Color: Sexy Shad

Small Size- -ZMan Mini Max 3/8 oz: https://bit.ly/3tqztzi

Color: Bluegill

Trailer- Big Bite 3.75" Swim On: https://bit.ly/2NkSdPV

Color: Green Pump Chartreuse Swirl

SQUAREBILLS... 

-R2S Biggie (Poppa AND Smalls): http://bit.ly/2ahCzvo

Colors: Gizzard Shad, Abalone Shad

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

Colors: Matte Shad, Honey Shad

JERKBAITS... 

-Megabass Vision 110: http://bit.ly/2j31TKb

Colors: Elegy Bone, Tennessee Shad

-Shimano World Minnow: https://bit.ly/3Fwg9F6

Colors: Clown, Chart Silver, Black Silver

TOPWATER... 

-R2S Whopper Plopper 110: http://bit.ly/2bsPbQV

Colors: Bone, Munky Butt

-Megabass Giant Dog X: https://bit.ly/3JHJd08

Colors: Wagin Hasu, Ito Tennessee Shad

-Owner Cultiva Zip'N'Ziggy: https://bit.ly/3BTMLuh

Colors: Ivory Chartreuse, Brown Trout

CRANKBAITS... 

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

Colors: True Shad, Mirrored Minnow, Northern Special

-Strike King 10XD: http://bit.ly/2gHT4F0

Colors: Sexy Blue Back Herring, Sexy Shad

METAL BAITS... 

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

Colors: Dera Shad, Silver

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

Colors: Black Holo, Real Shad

-Nichols Lake Fork Flutter Spoon: http://bit.ly/2ICAGKL

Colors: Shattered Glass Holo Silver, Purple Threadfin

BUDGET JERKBAIT COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano SLX 6'10" Medium: http://bit.ly/2mGp1Vc

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

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

BUDGET CRANKBAIT COMBO... 

Rod- St. Croix Mojo Glass 7'4" MH: https://bit.ly/2YIxLy5

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

Line- Sunline FC 15 lb: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

BUDGET TOPWATER COMBO... 

Rod- 13 Fishing Defy Black 6'7" Medium: https://bit.ly/32gzFnN

Reel- Origin F1 Casting Reel (8:1): https://bit.ly/3qD6hpc

Line- Power Pro Braid 30 lb: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

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

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