3 FINESSE TRICKS TO CATCH BASS RIGHT NOW!

Struggling to catch fish? These tricks will help! These finesse baits will get you bites when nothing else is working! Bass are aggressive this time of year in most lakes, but if you're having a hard time, it's probably time to downsize. From craws, to swimbaits, to worms, these are the tricks we rely on to keep catching fish!

We love to throw big baits for big fish but there is also a time to downsize. Small baits can catch BIG bass, especially as we head into Summer. If things get tough, we like to focus on small profile baits to show bass something they're not used to seeing. It's amazing how quickly you can turn a day on the water around by simply going to a smaller presentation!

Below you'll find links to some of Tim's key confidence baits. We've included favorite colors, the rigging components, and even included some great budget friendly rod and reel combos to fish them effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

TINY CRAWS...

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

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Green Pumpkin Blue

•Great Lakes Finesse Juvy Craw: https://bit.ly/4aCo9UC

Colors: Green Pumpkin Purple, Green Pumpkin Red

REINS CRAW RIGGING...

Peg– VMC Sinker Stops (Small): https://bit.ly/38XLQd4

Weight– VMC Tungsten Worm (1/16 oz): https://bit.ly/3Vo2dbo

Hook– Owner Rig-N-Hook (Size 1): http://bit.ly/2BnniXN

JUVY CRAW RIGGING...

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

Size: 3/16 oz, 1/0 Green Pumpkin

FINESSE SWIMBAITS...

•Crush City 3" Mayor: https://bit.ly/43Uhyli

Colors: Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

•Xzone 2.75" Swammer: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Colors: Electric Shad, Sexy Shad

SWIMBAIT HEADS...

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

Favorite Size: 1/4 oz

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

Size: 3/16 oz, 1/0 Blue Shad

POWER SHOT RIG...

•Netbait Finesse Worm: https://bit.ly/43iBmzX

Colors: Tilapia Magic, Okeechobee Craw

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

Colors: Watermelon Violet, Blueback Secret

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

Size: 2/0

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

Size: 1/0

WEEDLESS FINESSE DROPSHOT...

•Duo Realis Versa Pintail: https://bit.ly/4cH8xRS

Color: Smoky Magic, Bluegill Flash

•MissileBaits BombShot: https://bit.ly/2YYBipr

Colors: Fishaliscious, Goby Bite

•Gamakatsu G Finesse: https://bit.ly/2zGX441

Size: 1/0

SPRO STORAGE BOX...

Spro Terminal Box (Large): https://bit.ly/3L9Y03F

SENKOS...

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

Colors: Tilapia Magic, Blue Craw

BUDGET BFS COMBO...

Rod– Cashion Element Series: https://bit.ly/48w69eC

Model: 6'10" Medium Light

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

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

BUDGET DROPSHOT SPINNING COMBO...

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

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

Line– Sunline Super FC 6 lb: https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BUDGET UNDERSPIN SPINNING COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Intenza 7' Medium Light: https://bit.ly/3O8zBye

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

Line– Seaguar InvizX (8 lb): https://bit.ly/2oVsG2Y

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

Fishing The Post Spawn Transition: BFS To Topwater For Big Bass!

Come along for an amazing day on the water! The post spawn can be a difficult time for anglers to understand, especially when bass are lethargic. But with the right techniques and a little patience, you can have magical days like this. Come along as Tim sticks giants on bait finesse, topwater, and everything in between!

Some days the bass are aggressive and other days they're just "off". Today was an off day, but Tim turned it around by being patient and adapting to changing conditions. What could have been a struggle, turned out to be an incredible day on the water!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear Tim used throughout the day. We've included exact sizes and colors, as well as the specifics of the rods and reels. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

DROPSHOT…

Bait– MissileBaits 6" Magic Worm: https://bit.ly/3T7dHgB

Color: MissileMorning

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

Size: 2/0

Weight– Xzone Skinny Tungsten: https://bit.ly/40NDHjT

Size: 1/4 oz

TOPWATER...

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

Color: Bone

JUVY CRAW...

•Great Lakes Finesse Juvy Craw: https://bit.ly/4aCo9UC

Color: GP Purple Copper

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

Size: 3/16 oz

FINESSE SWIMBAITS...

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

Color: Baby Bass

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

Size: 1/8 oz

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

Color: Wakasagi

DROPSHOT COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Physyx 6'8" Medium XFast: https://bit.ly/3xeqpn2

Reel– Shimano Metanium MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

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

Leader– Sunline Super FC (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

TOPWATER COMBO...

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

Model: 7' Medium Regular

Reel– Daiwa Steez SV TW: https://bit.ly/3wXZ9Jb

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (20 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Sufix Advance (12 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

BFS COMBO...

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

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

Line– Sunline Super FC (7 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

Targeting Spring Bass During Unstable Water Conditions (Storms, Flood, Dropping Water)

Come along for a fun day on the water as the guys target bass between storms. The lake is being lowered in preparation for another Spring storm and it has the bass on the move! These fish want to spawn but there's no opportunity with the water levels constantly fluctuating. Come along as Tim explains their movements and catches quality fish!

We love to power fish and cover water in Spring, but when we finally locate them it's time to slow down. Tim explains how he's using his Raptors (shallow water anchors) to creep along a shallow edge to catch more fish. Once the fish are located you can throw a variety of baits, as displayed by the guys catching them on both a glide bait and a dropshot from the same area. The key is locating an area where those fish can stabilize, regardless of which way the water is moving.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear the guys used throughout the day. 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.

SQUAREBILL CRANKBAIT...

•Bill Lewis ATV 1.5: https://bit.ly/41o3ctj

Color: Red Glitter Craw

SQUAREBILL COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Legend Tournament Carbon Cranker: https://bit.ly/3Iow9KV

Model: 7'2" Medium Heavy Moderate

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

Line– Sufix 832 (30 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

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

GLIDE BAITS...

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

Color: Warden Hitch

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

Color: Gizzard Shad

S WAVER COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 7'6" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel– Shimano Metanium MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

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

Leader– Seaguar Blue Label (20 lb): https://bit.ly/48EP2Hz

POWER SHOT...

Bait– MissileBaits 6" Magic Worm: https://bit.ly/3T7dHgB

Color: MissileMorning, Morning John

Hook– Owner Cover Shot HD (2/0): https://bit.ly/36Gunbf

Weight– Swagger Casting Pencil (1/4 oz): https://bit.ly/2YAoMuv

POWER SHOT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 6'10" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel– Shimano Curado 70 MGL (XG): https://bit.ly/2apmDJt

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

Leader– Seaguar InvizX (15 lb): https://bit.ly/2oVsG2Y

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

Spring Fishing Tips For Bass! ( Dropshot, Chatterbait, Glide Bait )

Spring bass fishing is awesome... if you're willing to adapt! One minute you've got a dropshot in your hand, the next minute you're slinging a glide bait. As conditions change, you have to adapt with them if you want to consistently catch fish. Come along for a fun day with Tim and the boys. Watch how they adapt to changing conditions and learn as Tim teaches them about Spring bass fishing.

The guys started out with a plan to power fish but quickly realized they had to adapt. The dropshot and shaky head saved the day until the conditions began shifting. Once the light got a little lower, the power fishing techniques came back into play, with multiple fish on chatterbaits and glide baits. Keep an open mind, be willing to adapt, and you'll take your Spring bass fishing to new heights!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear the guys were using. We've included the exact colors and sizes, and even the rod and reel combos. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

THE DROPSHOT...

Worm– MissileBaits 6" Magic Worm: https://bit.ly/3T7dHgB

Color: PB & J

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

Size: 2

Weight– Swagger Tungsten Pencil Dropshot: https://bit.ly/2UY7cgx

Size: 1/4 oz

THE SHAKEY HEAD...

Worm– Netbait Baitfuel Finesse Worm: https://bit.ly/43iBmzX

Color: Tilapia Magic, Green Pumpkin

Hook– Dirty Jigs Canterbury Shakey: https://bit.ly/2aFOs0V

Size: 3/16 oz

THE CHATTERBAIT...

•ZMan Elite Evo (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3OAGB8y

Color: Electric Shad

•Hog Farmer 4.5" Spunk Shad: https://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Color: Electric Shad

THE GLIDE BAIT...

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

Color: Warden Hitch

Hook Upgrade– Owner ST 56 Treble: https://bit.ly/2cVg7xW

Size: 2

TIM'S POWER SHOT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 6'10" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel– Shimano Curado 70 MGL (XG): https://bit.ly/2apmDJt

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

Leader– Seaguar InvizX (15 lb): https://bit.ly/2oVsG2Y

JD'S BUDGET POWER SHOT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano SLX A 6'10" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2L3wppO

Reel– Shimano SLX 150 XT (HG): https://bit.ly/2BRTYL8

Line– Seaguar Basix (12 lb): https://bit.ly/38c1HHr

CHATTERBAIT COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis IMX Pro 883C BJR: http://bit.ly/2QurcHi

Reel– Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro 40 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Sunline Saltimate System Shock 20 lb: https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2

GLIDE BAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 7'6" Medium heavy: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel– Shimano Tranx 200 (HG): https://bit.ly/2Tv0yCy

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

Leader– Sufix Advance (20 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