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

These Fall Tricks Make Fish Bite!

When fish don't want to bite you can still make them react! Forget trying to fool bass into biting and use these tricks to draw a reaction strike instead! There are a handful of key baits that consistently draw reaction strikes, even as Fall begins to fade into Winter. 

Come along for a day on the water as Matt uses speed cranking and soft jerkbaits to trigger a feed response in wary bass. Not every day is a prime fishing day but if you know how to get bass to feed you can catch quality fish in tough conditions.  

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear Matt was using throughout the video. He's included sizes, colors, hooks, as well as the exact rods he used to fish these baits effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

CRANKBAIT...

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

Color: Clearwater Minnow

GLIDE BAIT...

•River2Sea S Waver 168: http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh

Color: I Know It

ALABAMA RIG...

Rig– Hogfarmer Tactical Flex Bladed: https://bit.ly/38xd1es

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

Baits– Keitech 4.8" Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Dummy Baits– Netbait Little Spanky: http://bit.ly/2d0dpU8

SOFT JERKBAITS...

•Zoom Super Fluke Jr: http://bit.ly/2aqys0H

Color: Albino

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

Color: Prism Shad

•Gamakatsu Superline 2/0 Hook: https://bit.ly/3AmFDnK

CRANKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis IMX Pro 906C CBR: http://bit.ly/2og0BmK

Reel– Shimano Bantam MGL (HG): http://bit.ly/2H44yjG

Line– Sunline Crank FC (12 lb): http://bit.ly/3fohguC

SOFT JERKBAIT SPINNING COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 6'8" Medium: https://bit.ly/3AFcaFF

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

Line– Power Pro Spectra 15 lb: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

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

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 Finesse Fishing For Big Spotted Bass!

Come along for a day on the water! We're building patterns and breaking down the lake while targeting big Spotted Bass! Tim is teaching his kids how to target Spotted Bass both around cover and offshore, and you have a unique opportunity to learn along with them!

These bass were primarily feeding in open water. Added flash goes a long way in that situation so the main bait today was a small underspin. Tim also successfully mixed in the Jerkbait (big fish of the day) and a unique spy bait with added flash. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear the guys were using. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

UNDERSPIN...

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

Size: 3/8 oz

UNDERSPIN SWIMBAITS...

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

Colors: Gizzard Shad, Arkansas Glow, Albino Shad

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

Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad

JERKBAIT...

•Megabass Vision 110 Jr +1: https://bit.ly/2LnK389

Colors: Ito Tennessee Shad, Mat Shad, 

SPY BAIT...

•Nishine Baby Abino 70: https://bit.ly/3sb4xDe

Colors: Ghost Shad, Juvenile Bluegill

BFS COMBO...

Rod– Dobyns Sierra Ultra Finesse 700: https://bit.ly/3C4PWgc

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

Line– Sufix 131 Braid (6 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF

Leader– Sunline Fluorocarbon Leader (5 lb): http://bit.ly/2aiu0Wu

UNDERSPIN/JERKBAIT 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 (10 lb): http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BUDGET SPINNING COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Intenza 7' Medium Light: http://bit.ly/2s7kaQn

Reel– Shimano Miravel 2500: https://bit.ly/3QZnwL5

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

MAPPING...

•Lakemaster Plus Digital Charts: http://bit.ly/2Dk5Erc

ELECTRONICS...

•Humminbird Mega Live Target Lock: https://bit.ly/3uWwTmE

•Humminbird Apex 13: https://bit.ly/3pdaK1q

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

These Fall Mistakes Are Costing You Fish! (And How To Change Them)

If you're making these mistakes, fishing will be tough!!! Thankfully, there are simple adjustments you can make to start catching fish again! The Fall bite should be really good, so if you're not catching good fish every trip, pay close attention to these tips!

So many anglers take the easy path. They fish the same baits, the same patterns, and they only do it on days with nice weather. While this plan can work in Spring, its a huge mistake in Fall. You need to be adapting and following the fish to set yourself up for success through the Winter months. Focusing your attention on baits that trigger a feed response, be willing to move with the fish during tough weather, and focusing on patterns that will last through the seasonal changes. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear we use to adapt to changing conditions in Fall. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

UNDERSPINS (SMALLEST TO LARGEST)...

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

Color: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

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

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

Color: Sexy Shad, Albino Shad

Head- Gamakatsu Underspin Mini (3/8 oz): https://bit.ly/3PbOduU

Bait- Keitech 4.8" Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Color: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

Head- Blade Runner Spintrix (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/29UVegz

SCREW HEAD...

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

Colors: Albino, Real

Head- Okashira Screw Head (1/8 oz): http://bit.ly/2EpluSA

CRANKBAIT...

•River2Sea Tactical DD 75: http://bit.ly/37dclbX

Color: True Shad, Mirrored Minnow, Glass Minnow

JERKBAITS...

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

Colors: Mat Shad, Elegy Bone, Tennessee Shad

GLIDE BAIT…

•G Ratt Sneaky Pete: http://bit.ly/2RYCPFe

Colors: Hitch, Adult Trout 2.0

ALABAMA RIG...

Rig– Hogfarmer Tactical Flex Bladed: https://bit.ly/38xd1es

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

Baits– Keitech 4.8" Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Dummy Baits– Netbait Little Spanky: http://bit.ly/2d0dpU8

BUDGET SMALL UNDERSPIN COMBO...

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

Reel- Shimano Nasci 2500: https://bit.ly/2g278cC

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

BUDGET GLIDE BAIT COMBO...

Rod- Shimano SLX A 7'8" Heavy: https://bit.ly/3QbMjvs

Reel- Shimano Cardiff 300A: http://bit.ly/2cvhtMO

Line- Power Pro Braid (65 lb): http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

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

BUDGET SPEED CRANKING 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

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