Underspins And Finesse Swimbaits: Everything You Need To Know!

Not all swimbaits are created equal! Today we're comparing how different swimbaits move in the water, and when they will catch fish. We're also looking at how different head styles impact action, and when to use them. If you're tired of being confused, we're about to answer all your questions!

Finesse swimbaits are awesome! They catch large numbers of fish, and 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 Matt 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.

HEADS AND UNDERSPINS...

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

Size: 1/8 oz, 1/0 Hook

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

Size: 3/8 oz

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

Size: 1/8 oz

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

Size: 1/0, 5/0

•Dirty Jigs TacticalBassin Underspin: https://bit.ly/4bKgVQf

Size: 3/8 oz - 1/2 oz

•Dirty Jigs TacticalBassin Mini Underspin: https://bit.ly/3JOd8UY

Size: 1/8 - 3/16 oz

SWIMBAITS...

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

Size: 2.8 - 3.3"

Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Blue Chartreuse

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

Size: 2.75 - 3.3"

Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl, Sexy Shad

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

Size: 3" - 3.5"

Colors: Albino Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

•Megabass Spark Shad: https://bit.ly/2XcLZk4

size: 3"

Colors: Albino, Real, Silver Shad

GOBY AND SCULPIN SWIMBAITS...

•ZMan TRD GobyZ: https://bit.ly/3P35U1R

Colors: The Deal, Goby Bryant

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

Colors: Bass Candy, Big Limit, TouchDown

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

Size: 3", 1/2 oz

Colors: Wakasagi, Haze, Donko

DARK SLEEPER COMBO...

Rod– Megabass P5 7'1" Med Hvy 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

BFS COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 6'8" Light: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

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

Line– Daiwa Hidden FC (7 lb): https://bit.ly/3ILKXH0

MEGABASS SPINNING COMBO...

Rod– Megabass P5 7'6" Light+ Flyssa: https://bit.ly/3RmuKdN

Reel– Shimano Vanford 3000: https://bit.ly/2gu84t7

Line– Power Pro Braid (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2aFg46b

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

GLOOMIS SPINNING COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis GLX 7'5" Medium 892S JWR: https://bit.ly/49kagJX

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

Line– Sufix 832 Sunrise Braid (10 lb): https://bit.ly/3vbtuDw

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (8 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

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

This Trick Catches Spring Bass When Its Tough! (Fishing The Extremes)

Come along for a fun day of bass fishing! Tim starts out catching fish with a free rig, but when the bite slows in the afternoon he turns to one of our favorite tricks! He pulls out the two extremes, in this case its a Magdraft Swimbait (big bait) and a Karashi (micro bait), and uses that combination to locate and catch fish long after the bite window had closed.

Using the "two extremes" approach will almost always show you where the fish are. Often times they'll eat the big bait, but if they're not willing to bite they're still likely to follow. The micro bait doesn't have the drawing power, but if you get it around the fish they're sure to eat it. This combination allows you to find the fish, then catch them, even when the bite is tough. Keep it in mind the next time you're fishing and the bite comes to an abrupt halt.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits Tim used throughout the day. We've also included the rods and reels he relied on for the various lures. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

FREE RIG COMPONENTS...

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

Colors: Green Pumpkin Blk Flake

Hook– Owner Cover Shot HD: https://bit.ly/36Gunbf

Sizes: 2/0

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

Size: 3/16 oz

WACKY RIG...

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

Color: Natural Shad

•Gamakatsu G Finesse Wacky Head: https://bit.ly/2faIevI

Size: 1/8 oz

MICRO CREATURE...

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

Color: Green Pumpkin

•Swagger Tungsten Worm Weight: https://bit.ly/3JuGesv

Size: 1/16 oz

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

Size: 1

MICRO TWITCH BAIT...

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

Color: Kasumi Ito KS

SWIMBAITS...

•Megabass 6" Magdraft: https://bit.ly/2CANTU7

Color: Pro Blue Chart

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

Color: Cali Hitch

•Huddleston Deluxe 68 Weedless (ROF 12): https://bit.ly/3GnqbuF

Color: Black Gizzard Shad

BFS CREATURE COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 6'8" Light: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

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

Line– Seaguar InvizX (6 lb): https://bit.ly/2oVsG2Y

FREE RIG 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 (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

S WAVER COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Zodias 7'5" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

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

Line– Sufix 832 (50 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

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

KARASHI COMBO...

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

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

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

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! It's all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here...

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

Finding Fish In A New Lake! ( This Crazy Pattern Worked!! )

We're on a new lake and it's a good thing he saw the birds! We're deep in the South with an evening to burn so we're fishing a new lake. It's covered in lily pads with tons of cover along the shorelines. Everything about this lake says "fish shallow cover" but when Matt saw birds diving, the light tackle came out and he got bit on the first cast!

If you'd told Matt ahead of time that he'd be throwing light spinning tackle in open water on a lake like this, he would have thought you were crazy! This is why it's so important to keep an open mind when you approach a new lake. Pay attention to what the fish are saying and keep an eye on your environment for any clues. This evening, the birds were working bait and Matt was sure the fish wouldn't be far behind.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits Matt was fishing, and the equipment he used to throw them effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

THE UNDERSPIN...

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

Size: 1/4 oz with

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

Color: pro blue red pearl

THE WEEDLESS RIG...

Hook– Owner Flashy Swimmer: https://bit.ly/2e8O4Y7

Size: 3/0 Hook, 3/16 oz

Bait– Xzone 4" Swammer: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Color: Electric Shad

GLIDE BAIT...

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

Color: TW Cali Hitch

MAIN UNDERSPIN COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 6'8" Medium: https://bit.ly/2osaj3q

Reel– Shimano Ultegra 2500: https://bit.ly/2nfApml

Line– Power Pro Braid (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2aFg46b

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

WEEDLESS UNDERSPIN COMBO...

Rod– Daiwa Steez AGS 7'1" Medium: https://bit.ly/44wVwFk

Model: Utility Player

Reel– Daiwa Certate LT 2500: https://bit.ly/35Kclij

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (10 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

S–WAVER COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Zodias 7'5" Heavy: https://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

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

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro (65 lb): https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Sunline Saltimate FC (20 lb): https://bit.ly/2O4UElB

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

The Best Swimbaits For Spring Bass Fishing!

SWIMBAIT FISHING IS EASY! These are the best baits for Spring swimbait fishing! Most anglers want you to believe it's difficult but besides a few little tricks, there isn't much to throwing a swimbait. Understanding which baits work in different situations is all you need to know, to start fishing these baits effectively.

Today Matt breaks down the differences between lure designs and actions, and how they fit different conditions. Once you've got the basics it's all about building confidence in a couple key baits. You can catch a giant swimbait fish this year, all you have to do is commit to it.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits discussed in the video. We've included our favorite sizes, sink rates, and colors where applicable. We've also included some great rod and reel combos to help you land that trophy fish. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

RELATED SWIMBAIT VIDEOS...

Swimbait Fishing – Full Seminar: https://youtu.be/_Ql6yo5iQWc

Swimbait Buyer's Guide – Best Hard Baits: https://youtu.be/g314S4ZyT6g

BOOT TAIL SWIMBAITS...

•Megabass Magdraft Swimbait: https://bit.ly/2mc8bfK

6" Colors: Borealis Shad, Ghost Shad Solid

8" Colors: White Back Shad, Albino Pearl Shad, MB Shad

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

•Bacca Burrito Medium Sink Swimbait: https://bit.ly/3AFcV1t

New Colors: Tactical Gizzard Shad, Tactical Chartreuse Shad

Main Color: Tactical Shad

•JSJ Loose Caboose: https://bit.ly/43hpeyl

Colors: Purple Back Shad, Grey Ghost, Tennessee Shad

WEDGE TAIL SWIMBAIT...

•Savage Gear 8" RTF Trout: https://bit.ly/33GROg1

Speed: Fast Sink

Color: Dirty Silver, Kokanee

BLUEGILL BAITS...

•Savage Gear Line Thru Bluegill: https://bit.ly/3pCRab7

Colors: Bluegill, Ghost Gill

•Baitsanity Explorer Gill: https://bit.ly/3F65FxK

Colors: Bluegill, Dark Bluegill

•Jackall Gantarel: https://bit.ly/2adZI3R

Colors: RT Bluegill, RT Ghost Gill

TOPWATER...

•River2Sea Tactical Wake 210: https://bit.ly/3aV6peA

Colors: Copper Carp, Golden Shiner, Chrome Gill

GLIDE BAITS...

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

Colors: TW Cali Shad, TW Lit Shad, Lite Trout

•Spro Chad Shad: https://bit.ly/3AqivoQ

Colors: Threadfin Shad, Gizzard Shad, Bone

•Baitsanity Chimera Shad: https://bit.ly/44XiYvW

Colors: Threadfin Shad, Gizzard Shad

DEDICATED 8" MAGDRAFT COMBO...

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

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

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

Leader– Sunline Saltimate Tunageat (30 lb): https://bit.ly/47MCfkR

FAVORITE ALL AROUND SWIMBAIT COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis 966C SWBR: https://bit.ly/3ktZFnF

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

Line– Maxcuatro (80 lb): https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Saltimate FC (35 lb): https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2

FAVORITE WAKE BAIT COMBO...

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

Reel– Daiwa Lexa 300 HG: https://bit.ly/46kTZnA

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro (65 lb): https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

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

BUDGET ALL AROUND SWIMBAIT COMBO...

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

Reel– Shimano Cardiff A 300: https://bit.ly/2cvhtMO

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

Leader– Seaguar Blue Label (30 lb): https://bit.ly/48EP2Hz

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