Underwater Footage Of Finesse Baits!! Micro Craws, Creatures, and Texas Rigs!!

Finesse fishing is taking over again! Let's head underwater and see why! These are some of our favorite finesse baits! Whether you prefer spinning tackle, or you've jumped on board with BFS (Bait Finesse), fishing downsized presentations helps you get bites when fishing is tough. The Micro Texas Rig has become a go–to presentation for us, and these are the baits we rely on!

What began as jig trailers for our micro jigs, has morphed into a category all its own. As Bait Finesse Fishing has taken a larger roll in our fishing, the micro creatures and craws have become a staple in the arsenal. They can be rigged on ned heads, micro Texas Rigs, and of course, as a micro jig trailer. Each bait has a unique profile and stance in the water, and each plays an important roll in our fishing.

Do you have a favorite, after watching the underwater footage? Let us know in the comments! Below you'll find links to all the baits, as well as the rigging we used to display them. We've also included some of our favorite finesse gear, and some great budget friendly alternatives. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each.

THE RIGGING...

•Owner Cover Shot Worm: https://bit.ly/2ISr7bR

Size: 1

•Reins Tungsten Slip Sinker: https://bit.ly/3Kx0Fqz

Size: 1/16 oz

ALTERNATIVE RIGGING...

•ZMan Ned Lockz EWG: https://bit.ly/3OWdp9W

Size: 1/10

•Hayabusa Brush Easy Ball Jighead: https://bit.ly/3P0iC2k

Size: 1/10

THE CRAWS AND CREATURES...

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

Color: Green Pumpkin Blue

•ZMan TRD Crawz: https://bit.ly/2U9vx6P

Color: Green Pumpkin Orange

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

Color: Green Pumpkin Orange

•Raid Egu Bug: https://bit.ly/3wKKXDh

Color: Black Bitou

•Savage Gear Ned Salamander: https://bit.ly/3rSNi8g

Color: Green Pumpkin Chartreuse

BFS STORAGE BOX...

•Plano Edge 3700 Thin: https://bit.ly/2VX5eAL

TIM'S BFS COMBO...

Rod– Megabass P5 6'3" Ultra Light Slow: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

Model: Pop X Stick

Reel– Daiwa PX BF TW 70: https://bit.ly/3y0fWw0

Line– Daiwa Hidden FC (6 lb): https://bit.ly/3ILKXH0

BUDGET BFS COMBO...

Rod– Cashion Element 6'10" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/48w69eC

Reel– Ark Gravity BFS: https://bit.ly/3UtgXnY

Line– Seaguar Smackdown (10 lb): https://bit.ly/3y63F96

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (6 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

FAVORITE SPINNING COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis NRX+ 821S NRR: https://bit.ly/4bIiddV

Model: 6'10" Medium Light

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

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

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

BUDGET SPINNING COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Bass X 6'10" ML XFast: https://bit.ly/2r69Sj6

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

Line– 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... 

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How To Fish The Free Rig! ( Fall Bass Fishing )

Have you tried the "Free Rig" yet? If you haven't tried the Free Rig, this is the right time of year to experiment with it. Think of it as a finesse version of a Texas Rig or Carolina Rig. Its a fish catcher and it's here to stay!

The Free Rig isn't new, but is continuing to gain popularity, especially as grass begins dying back in the Fall. This rig shines around hard cover and will produce long after bass have become leery of traditional presentations. The benefit of this rig is it allows your bait to fall very slowly, while still keeping great contact with the bottom.

Below you'll find links to Tim's favorite baits for free rigging, along with the gear he uses to fish them effectively. We've also included our favorite colors for each bait to help you get started. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

CREATURE BAITS...

•XZone Adrenaline Craw Jr (3.5"): https://bit.ly/3ebTO5h

Colors: Tilapia, Green Pumpkin Blk Flake

•MissileBaits D Stroyer: https://bit.ly/2QiTTrM

Colors: Super Bug, Green Pumpkin

•OSP DoLive Beaver: https://bit.ly/3ECnepu

Colors: Green Pumpkin Pepper, Watermelon Pepper

SHAD/GILL PROFILES...

•GeeCrack Bellows Shad: https://bit.ly/3E4zVdl

Colors: Electric Shad, AJ's Juice

•Deps 3.8" Bull Flat: https://bit.ly/3Ey9Jr6

Colors: TW Black Blue Green Pumpkin, Watermelon Blue

•Zoom Super Fluke: https://bit.ly/2aqys0H

Colors: Electric Shad, Albino

•Xzone Stealth Invader: https://bit.ly/43OrFJx

Colors: Bass Candy, Touch Down

RIGGING COMPONENTS...

Light Wire Hook– Hayabusa Round Bend: https://bit.ly/3Zbo8Ty

Sizes: 2/0 for small profiles, 4/0 for large

Heavy Wire Hook– Hayabusa HD Round Bend: https://bit.ly/3EzvYwE

Sizes: 2/0 for small profiles, 4/0 for large

Heavy Weight– Reins Heavy Tungsten: https://bit.ly/47iSN4V

Size: 1/2 oz

Light Weight– Zappu Pinfree Shot Tungsten: https://bit.ly/48750Kw

Size: 1/8 - 1/4 oz

TIM'S FAVORITE COMBO...

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

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

Line– Sufix 131 Braid (30 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF

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

BUDGET FRIENDLY COMBO...

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

Reel– Shimano SLX 150 A (HG): https://bit.ly/2NfdOnk

Line– Sunline FC (12 lb): https://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

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

3 Bass Fishing Rigs You Need To Know! ** UNDERWATER LURE FOOTAGE! **

Whether you’re brand new to fishing or a seasoned pro, this time of year you need to know 3 basic techniques. The Wacky Rig ( Senko ), The Shaky Head Worm, and the Texas Rig Creature Bait are must haves! Today we’re looking at how to rig (and fish) each method, as well as watching underwater footage of how the different rigs move underwater. 

This video is back to the basics! We get so caught up in the details of fishing that sometimes we forget to cover the basics. No matter how often you fish, these 3 rigs should be in every angler’s Spring time arsenal. From shallow cover, to grass, to offshore structure, these rigs get big when others don’t. 

Below you’ll find links to the exact baits and colors we use for each rig, along with details on hooks, weights. We’ve also included our favorite affordable rods and reels for fishing these techniques effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each. 

STICK BAITS…

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

Colors: Electric Shad, Green Pumpkin Black Flake

•Yum 5” Dinger: http://bit.ly/2J8nMrF

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Elders Magic

STICK BAIT RIGGING…

Weedless Wacky– Hayabusa WRM201: https://bit.ly/3UjDZx0

Size: 1/0

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

Size: 1/0

Wacky Band– VMC Crossover Ring: https://bit.ly/3w0NYdz

Size: 5” Senko - 7MM, 6” Senko - 8MM

Texas Rig– Owner Offset Shank Worm: http://bit.ly/2D9Pmj0

Size: 4/0

SHAKY HEAD WORMS…

•Netbait T Mac Worm: http://bit.ly/2jndwj9

Colors: Black Grape, Junebug, Bama Bug

•MissileBaits 6” Magic Worm: https://bit.ly/3T7dHgB

Colors: Missile Morning, Junebug Dream

SHAKY HEAD HOOKS…

•Dirty Jigs Canterbury Shakey: http://bit.ly/2aFOs0V

Size: 3/16 oz

•Owner Shakey UltraHead: http://bit.ly/2iofJdg

Size: 3/16 oz

TEXAS RIGGED CREATURES…

•MissileBaits D Stroyer: http://bit.ly/2QiTTrM

Colors: Super Bug, Copper Chopper

•MissileBaits Baby D Stroyer: http://bit.ly/3248BXL

Colors: Super Bug, Green Pumpkin

•Reaction Innovations Man Bear Pig: http://bit.ly/2s51oIV

Colors: Dirty Wizard, Magic Craw Swirl

•Xzone Adrenaline Craw: https://bit.ly/3ebTO5h

Colors: Tilapia, Green Pumpkin Blue

TEXAS RIGGING COMPONENTS…

Hook– Owner All Purpose Soft Bait: https://bit.ly/2QbbdRW

Size: 4/0

Weight– Freedom Tackle Tungsten: https://bit.ly/3TY1qvu

Size: 3/8 oz

Weight Peg– VMC Sinker Stops: https://bit.ly/38XLQd4

BUDGET SENKO SPINNING COMBO…

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

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

Line– Sunline Super FC 8 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BUDGET SHAKY HEAD SPINNING COMBO…

Rod– St. Croix Bass X 7’1” Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2r69Sj6

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

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

BUDGET TEXAS RIG CASTING COMBO…

Rod– Shimano SLX A 7’2” Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2mGp1Vc

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

Line– Power Pro Braid (40 lb): http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader– Sufix Advance Mono (17 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

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

BUYER'S GUIDE: Best Worms, Creatures, Craws, and Other Soft Baits!

Soft Baits are a HUGE Category! Today's Buyers Guide is a quick look at our most reliable baits from each soft bait category. From our favorite curly tail worms, to our favorite craws, this quick video will help you grab our best confidence baits from every major soft plastics category so you can fish with confidence on your next fishing trip! 

While each of these soft bait categories could be their own video, we decided to combine them into one very fast paced Buyer's Guide. We looked at each major category and grabbed our absolute confidence baits. Whether you want to improve your shaky head worm fishing, or punch heavy cover with more confidence, we've got baits in this video to help you accomplish those goals. 

Below you'll find links to all the baits discussed. We've included our favorite sizes and colors for each bait to help you grab the key colors that we rely on in our fishing. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

PREVIOUS BUYER'S GUIDES... 

•$200 Rod And Reel Combos: https://youtu.be/YqWwjXJtkdo

•Ultra High End Rods And Reels: https://youtu.be/-4aUElWcGxw

•BFS (Bait Finesse) Buyer's Guide: https://youtu.be/xaEw2WvkgZA

•Tackle Storage Buyer's Guide: https://youtu.be/LKx-j4484o8

•Hard Swimbait Buyer's Guide: https://youtu.be/p9zYUYcU3zk

•Spinnerbait And Chatterbait Guide: https://youtu.be/StzQaKF4LSs

CURLY TAIL WORMS...

•Keitech Mad Wag Long: https://bit.ly/3dkFMLl

Color: Junebug, Green Pumpkin Pepper

•Netbait C–Mac: https://bit.ly/2OxtIzR

Color: Junebug, Black Blue Flake

STRAIGHT TAIL WORMS...

•Nichols Tape Worm: https://bit.ly/3yhaS3X

Color: Best Color Ever, Junebug, Green Pumpkin

•Netbait T Mac: http://bit.ly/2jndwj9

Color: Junebug, Green Pumpkin

WEIGHTLESS WORMS...

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

Size: 5" or 6"

Color: Green Pumpkin Blk Flk, Green Pump/Watermelon Lam

•Deps Cover Scat: https://bit.ly/3dj8LVl

Size: 2.5, 3.5

Color: Green Pumpkin, Watermelon Seed

SWIMMING WORMS...

•Zoom Magnum Ultravibe Speed Worm: https://bit.ly/3b4uk80

Color: Green Pumpkin Blue, Junebug Red

•Yamamoto 7" Speed Senko: https://bit.ly/3D8qh7P

Color: Green Pump Watermelon lam, Baby Bass

JDM BAITS...

•GeeCrack Bellows Shad: https://bit.ly/3E4zVdl

Color: AJs Juice, Electric Shad, Muddy Gill

•Jackall Honey Nugget: https://bit.ly/3Qd04dL

Color: SK Weed Killer, Smoke Light Green Pump Blue

CREATURE BAITS...

•Reaction Innovations Man Bear Pig: http://bit.ly/2s51oIV

Color: Hematoma, Tramp Stamp

•Missile Baits Destroyer: http://bit.ly/2QiTTrM

Color: Super Bug, Watermelon Red

CRAW BAITS...

•Reaction Innovations Sweet Beaver: http://bit.ly/29W3RZW

Color: Green Pumpkin Red, Hematoma, Delicious

•Jackall Archelon: http://bit.ly/2uo4sN5

Color: Black Blue Silver, School Bluegill

•Netbait 4" Paca Slim: https://bit.ly/3QhEpRe

Color: Black Shadow Flare, Green Pumpkin

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