FINESSE SWIMBAIT vs SOFT JERKBAIT: Which Is Better?

Come along for an awesome day of fishing with Matt and his Dad! We're on vacation in the North to get away from the heat and the bass fishing is on fire! The fish are aggressive, and the water is clear. What more could we ask for?!

This lake is a perfect example of a natural Northern fishery. It has a healthy mix of both largemouth and smallmouth bass, and you can target either one. Today the smallmouth are on finesse patterns and the largemouth are ambushing around shallow cover.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear we used throughout the morning. We've included our favorite colors and sizes for each, as well as any hook upgrades we used. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can find detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

FINESSE SWIMBAITS...

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

Size: 1/8 oz

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

Color: Tennessee Shad

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

Color: Natural Goby

SOFT JERKBAIT...

•Owner Jungle Wide Gap Hook: https://bit.ly/2sBsR1Z

Size: 3/0

•Xzone Whiplash Shad: https://bit.ly/3IpMKQo

Colors: Baby Bass, Electric Shad

TOPWATER...

•Megabass Giant Dog X: https://bit.ly/2yU84eE

Color: Sexy French Pearl

GLIDE BAIT...

•Savage Gear 5.25" Glide Swimmer: https://bit.ly/4eGJ5No

Color: Ghost Gill

DALE'S FINESSE COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Zodias 7'6" Medium: https://bit.ly/2jOUXAO

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

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

MATT'S SOFT JERKBAIT COMBO...

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

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

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

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

MATT'S TOPWATER COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis GLX 843C MBR: https://bit.ly/3PmpCqj

Reel– Shimano Metanium 70 DC: https://bit.ly/49al91d

Line– Sufix 131 Braid (40 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF

Leader– Sufix Advance Mono (15 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

Summer Bass Fishing: Crankbait VS Underspin!

Come along for an amazing day of Summer Bass Fishing! Matt finds multiple schools of fish with crankbaits and underspins, then hooks an absolute GIANT that tests the limits of an ultralight BFS rod! From Bait Finesse to deep diving crankbaits, this is a great day on the water!

This time of year there are so many great ways to catch bass. If you look at the front deck of Matt's boat, you'll notice he starts out with 12 different rods so he can adapt to changing conditions. However, it doesn't take long to realize the underspin swimbait and deep diving crankbaits will be the main fish catchers all day long.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear Matt used throughout the day. We've included the exact colors, sizes, hook upgrades for the baits, and even the apparel he used to hide from the blistering sun. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

AFTCO APPAREL...

•Aftco Tactical Camo Performance Hood: https://bit.ly/41iA9XD

•Aftco SolPro Glove: https://bit.ly/2X38BWs

•Aftco Bass Sun Mask: https://bit.ly/2JcA8xi

•Aftco Deck Sandal: https://bit.ly/4bczxa7

UNDERSPINS...

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

Sizes: 1/4 oz, 1/8 oz

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

Color: Albino

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

Color: Tennessee Shad

CRANKBAITS...

•Azuma Z Boss 22 Crankbait: https://bit.ly/2poLKUC

Color: Grand Shad

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

Color: Metallic Shad

SHAKEY HEAD WORM...

•Xzone Deception Worm: https://bit.ly/43YDE6x

Color: Plum

•Missile Baits Warlock Head: https://bit.ly/4bg8DyC

Size: 1/4 oz

TOPWATER...

•Duo Realis Pencil 100: https://bit.ly/3RyEZgz

Color: Ghost Minnow

COMPACT JIG...

•Dirty Jigs Compact Pitchin Jig: https://bit.ly/2hAIyCV

Color: Canterbury Craw

•Xzone 3.25" Muscle Back Craw: https://bit.ly/43DZXOQ

Color: Green Pumpkin Black

HIGH END UNDERSPIN SPINNING COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis GLX 892S JWR: https://bit.ly/49kagJX

Model: 7'5" Medium

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

CASHION ULTRALIGHT BFS COMBO...

Rod– Cashion Icon 6'8" Ultralight: https://bit.ly/4aurFAO

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

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

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

ABU GARCIA BFS COMBO...

Rod– Abu Garcia Zenon BFS 7'1" ML: https://bit.ly/49WVp8U

Reel– Abu Garcia Zenon LTX BFS: https://bit.ly/4aSBckW

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

DEEP CRANKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis IMX PRO 968 CBR: https://bit.ly/2og0BmK

Model: 8' Heavy Crankbait

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

Line– Sunline FC (15 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

Targeting Bass With Summer Swimbaits! (Big And Small)

The bass are big and the bite is on fire! Let's go fishing!! Come along with us for a fun day on the water as we explore a new lake! It doesn't take long to find out there are both Largemouth and Smallmouth in this lake, and things really take a turn when Matt figures out they'll eat the Magdraft Swimbait!

It's always a challenge to find fish in a new lake. Step one is to fish likely locations, step two is to build a pattern, step three is to repeat. On this day it doesn't take long to find some aggressive Smallmouth, but thankfully Matt and CC didn't settled there and kept hunting, because the story of this lake is quality largemouth!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear we used throughout the day. From the baits, to the colors, to the map card we're using to find the points, we've linked it, to help you fish with confidence on your location fisheries. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

MAP CARD...

•Lakemaster Premium VX Charts: https://bit.ly/3z2RFmK

(Choose Your Local Region From The List)

DARK SLEEPER...

•Megabass 3" Dark Sleeper (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2TyR1GT

Color: Wakasagi

MEDIUM SWIMBAIT...

•Dirty Jigs Tactical Finesse Head: https://bit.ly/2Pqrq3n

Size: 3/8 oz

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

Color: Bluegill

FINESSE SWIMBAITS...

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

Size: 1/8 oz

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

Color: Real

MAGDRAFT...

•Megabass 6" Magdraft Swimbait: https://bit.ly/2mc8bfK

Color: Nude Rainbow

JERKBAIT...

•Megabass Vision 110 Jr: https://bit.ly/2OeAFBf

Color: HT Ito Tennessee Shad

MAGDRAFT COMBO...

Rod– Megabass P5 Destroyer Mark 56: https://bit.ly/3wHoXpD

Model: 7'6" Heavy Med Fast

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

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

Leader– Sufix Advance (20 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

DARK SLEEPER COMBO...

Rod– Megabass P5 Destroyer P5 Dark Sleeper: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

Model: 7'1" Medium Heavy Fast

Reel– Shimano Metanium 70 A DC: https://bit.ly/49al91d

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

FINESSE SWIMBAIT COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis GLX 891: https://bit.ly/49kagJX

Model: 7'5" Medium Light

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

Line– Seaguar Invizx (6 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

Power Fishing VS Finesse Fishing: Finding Bass In A New Lake!

Come along for an awesome day on the water! Matt, Tim, and JD are exploring a new lake and they're taking you along for the fun! Watch as they find two distinct patterns... one with a big swimbait, and the other with small finesse baits. Both options prove to be very effective as they cover water in search of quality bass in this new lake!

Breaking down new water can be overwhelming. It's hard to know where to start or what to throw. Today the guys came out with a plan; cover as much water as possible! With this approach in mind they tied on everything from a swimbait, to a chatterbait, to a spy bait. It didn't take long to start getting bit and before long, they'd developed a wide open pattern for catching quality largemouth!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear the guys used throughout the day. We included details on bait sizes and colors, hook upgrades, as well as the rod and reel combos they used to fish the baits effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

BIG SWIMBAIT...

•Megabass 6" Magdraft Swimbait: https://bit.ly/2mc8bfK

Colors: White Back Shad, Pro Blue Chart, Borealis Shad

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

Size: 2

SOFT JERKBAITS...

•Xzone Whiplash Shad: https://bit.ly/3IpMKQo

Colors: Baby Bass

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

Colors: Tennessee Shad

•Owner Jungle Wide Gap: https://bit.ly/2sBsR1Z

Size: 3/0

SPY BAITS...

•Duo Realis Spinbait 80: https://bit.ly/3QE27YK

Color: Shiner, Wakasagi

•Spro Spin John 80: https://bit.ly/3ycTg9o

Color: Herring Pink

CHATTERBAIT...

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

Color: Green Pumpkin

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

Colors: TW Sunfish Magic

MATT'S MAGDRAFT COMBO...

Rod– Megabass P5 Destroyer Mark 56: https://bit.ly/3wHoXpD

Model: 7'6" Heavy Med Fast

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

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

Leader– Sufix Advance (20 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

MATT'S SPY BAIT COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis GLX 891: https://bit.ly/49kagJX

Model: 7'5" Medium Light

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

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

TIM'S FINESSE COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick World Class: https://bit.ly/4bX4gZK

Model: 7'6" Medium Light Extra Fast

Reel– Shimano Stella FK 3000: https://bit.ly/38LaK2u

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... 

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