The Best Bait Finesse (BFS) Tricks For Spring Bass Fishing!

Finesse Fishing is sweeping bass fishing again! If you haven't experienced ultra finesse, in the form of BFS, now is the time! In today's video we're covering some of our favorite ways to use BFS gear effectively. From our favorite BFS baits, to rod, reels, and tackle, these ultralight presentations will make your fishing experience more fun!

If you're not familiar with BFS, anything you've done with a spinning rod can now be done with a bait caster. Plus, it's a lot of fun! BFS has been around for decades but has exploded into the US Market in the last few years. Even if you prefer spinning tackle, you can benefit from the new baits being designed for this category, so don't sleep on the BFS category!

Below you'll find links to the rods, reels, and baits discussed in the video. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

MEGABASS KARASHI...

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

Colors: HT Ito Wakasagi, Kasumi Ito KS, HT Setsuki Chiayu

DEDICATED KARASHI VIDEO...

•How To Fish The Karashi: https://youtu.be/R4oTU0CmJ-8

MICRO UNDERSPIN...

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

Size: 1/8 oz

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

Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad

•Keitech 2.8" Fat Swing Impact: https://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad

CRANKBAIT...

•Megabass Griffon SR–X BFS Crankbait: https://bit.ly/3qOyDj6

Colors: Phantom Green Craw, Mat Craw 2, Crack Sand

WACKY RIG...

•Yamamoto 5" Thin Senko: https://bit.ly/43d1Tgn

Colors: Green Pumpkin Black, Baby Bass, Watermelon Red

•VMC Crossover Rings: https://bit.ly/3w0NYdz

Size: 5

•Hayabusa Wacky Hook: https://bit.ly/3UjDZx0

Size: 1

NED RIG CRAWS...

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

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Green Pumpkin Orange

•Great Lakes Finesse Snack Craw: https://bit.ly/4b8aeHo

Colors: Brown Pumpkin Special, GP Orange Lam

•Xzone Stealth Finesse Craw: https://bit.ly/4ckYPmX

Colors: Grass Craw, Tilapia, Green Pumpkin Blue

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

Size: 1/15 oz

MICRO TEXAS RIG...

•Xzone Stealth Finesse Creature: https://bit.ly/3M0BXOU

Colors: Green Pumpkin/Black Blue, Green Pumpkin Blue

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

Size: 1/0

•VMC Tungsten Worm Weight: https://bit.ly/3Vo2dbo

Size: 1/16 oz

THE KARASHI COMBO...

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

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

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

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

ALL AROUND 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

ULTRALIGHT COMBO...

Rod– Dobyns Sierra 7'0" (700): https://bit.ly/3C4PWgc

Model: 7' Light Extra Fast

Reel– Daiwa Tatula BF70 BFS: https://bit.ly/4b7UbYM

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

HIGH END COMBO...

Rod– Megabass Destroyer P5 Pop X Stick: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

Size: 6'3" Ultralight

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

Line– Seaguar PEX8 JDM Braid (18 lb): https://bit.ly/3UEhhl2

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

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to apparel and merch! See it here…

•TacticalBassin Apparel and Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

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

3 Winter Finesse Fishing Tricks To Catch More Fish!

These Winter finesse tricks can save your day! If you're struggling to get bit, it's time to adapt. Turning to finesse presentations isn't giving up, it's a smart choice to consistently catch Winter bass. Tim pays close attention to subtle details, as well as key sizes and colors when he's trying to fool fickle cold water bass!

Power fishing in Winter is really fun, but it doesn't always work. When fishing gets tough Tim focuses on 3 key concepts to get bit. Slowing Down, Downsizing, and Scent, are all critical pieces of the puzzle for cold water fish. From his football jig to his ned rig, there are subtle nuances that Tim believes give him an upper hand and today he's willing to share them with you.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits, including favorite colors, as discussed in the video. We've also links some of our favorite budget friendly rod and reel combos for these techniques. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

SCENT...

•Baitfuel 8 oz Gel: https://bit.ly/3Le5h2j

•Baitfuel Hardbait Scent Stick: https://bit.ly/3YQSLiJ

SHAKY HEAD...

•Netbait 4.75" Finesse Worm: https://bit.ly/43iBmzX

Colors: Kentucky Special, Green Pumpkin

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

Colors: Blueback Secret, Oxblood Grape

•Dirty Jigs Canterbury Shaky: https://bit.ly/2aFOs0V

Size: 1/8 – 3/16 oz

NED RIG...

•Xzone Stealth Finesse Craw: https://bit.ly/4ckYPmX

Colors: Grass Craw, Green Pumpkin Black

•Great Lakes Finesse Snack Craw: https://bit.ly/4b8aeHo

Colors: Green Pumpkin Purple, Green Pumpkin Red

•BKK Silent Chaser Ned Head: https://bit.ly/3ZvTJ2g

Size: 1/16 - 1/8 oz

DROPSHOT...

•Xzone Stealth Finesse Minnow: https://bit.ly/3yAOQfo

Color: Mooniest

•Big Bite Baits Smallie Smasher: https://bit.ly/2ZpCOCY

Colors: Smashed Goby, Smelt

•Damiki 2.5" Armor Shad: https://bit.ly/2VQ7g6o

Colors: American Shad, Pure Gill

FOOTBALL JIGS...

Jig– Dirty Jigs Finesse Football Jig (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2d2apsm

Color: Supermatt Brown, The Go To

Trailer– Yamamoto 5" Double Tail: https://bit.ly/2db9w1p

Colors: Green Pumpkin Black, Cinnamon Black Purple

Jig– Keitech Tungsten Football (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2FDQ3o1

Colors: Brown Purple, Dark Green Pumpkin

Trailer– Xzone Stealth Finesse Craw: https://bit.ly/4ckYPmX

Colors: Green Pumpkin Black, Tilapia

BUDGET SHAKY HEAD COMBO...

Rod– Daiwa Tatula XT 7' Medium: https://bit.ly/3n6Ojvx

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

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

BUDGET DROPSHOT/NED COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Bass X 6'10" Med Light X Fast: https://bit.ly/3xi0ren

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

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

BUDGET JIG COMBO...

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

Reel– Shimano SLX 70 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/3gIUCgJ

Line– Seaguar Red Label (12 lb): https://bit.ly/2LOVEwA

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to apparel and merch! See it here…

•TacticalBassin Apparel and Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

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

2 Strolling Tricks You Need To Know For Winter Bass!

The Jig And Minnow continues to sweep through bass fishing, but you'd better be ready to adapt to cold water! This technique continues to gain popularity by the day, and for good reason! Fish react to a straight tail bait being strolled past them, very similarly to the way they used to react to a paddle tail swimbait. The bite is wide open so you'd better capitalize while you can, because if not, everyone else will!

This technique is known by many names, but regardless of what you call it, it's working. It's not new, but it's erupted on the bass fishing scene over the last 3 years. Pairing a pin tailed or fork tailed minnow to a jighead and shaking it around bass is incredibly effective in the cold Winter months! If you want to stay consistent all Winter, you'll want to focus on smaller baits in natural colors, as well as much lighter heads than we use in Summer. We're also adapting our rod selection to these lighter offerings so that we can work them more effectively.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits Tim discussed in the video. We've included his favorite colors for each, along with some of the key rods (at different price points) that will fish these baits effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

WINTER STROLLING BAITS...

•Hog Farmer 4" Stroll Shad: https://bit.ly/3ALs7OI

Colors: Electric Shad, Ghost Minnow, Blue Gizzard

•Hog Farmer 3" Spunk Shad: https://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Colors: Electric Shad, Blue Gizzard, Ghost Minnow

•Crush City Mooch Minnow: https://bit.ly/3Yn4NR6

Colors: Shad, Gizzard Shad, Electric Shad

•Damiki 3" Armor Shad: https://bit.ly/2VQ7g6o

Colors: American Shad, Pro Blue

•Yamamoto 3" Scope Shad: https://bit.ly/3MVUjBH

Colors: Electric Shad, Sexy Shad, Pro Blue

•Great Lakes Finesse Hover Minnow: https://bit.ly/3YkWsgL

Colors: Crush Shad, Iridescent

WINTER STROLLING HEADS...

•Owner Range Roller: https://bit.ly/42cqaUR

Sizes: 3/64 – 1/0, 1/32 – 1/0, 1/16 – 1/0

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

Size: 1/8 oz

•Damiki Rig Jighead: https://bit.ly/2tg1ajm

Size: 1/8 oz

•Great Lakes Finesse Sneaky Swimbait Head: https://bit.ly/46piwbK

Size: 1/8 oz

MAIN WINTER STROLLING COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 6'10" MSB: https://bit.ly/2osaj3q

Model: 6'10" Medium Extra Fast

Reel– Shimano Sustain FJ 2500: https://bit.ly/3BQLlNP

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

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

MID PRICED STROLLING COMBO...

Rod– Halo KSII Elite 6'10" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/32Rp9nh

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

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

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

BUDGET STROLLING COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick Eagle 7' Medium Light: https://bit.ly/3Lo1gKC

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

Line– Power Pro Braid (15 lb): https://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader– Sufix Advance (10 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 apparel and merch! See it here…

•TacticalBassin Apparel and Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

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

Jig And Minnow Fishing: Everything You Need To Know For Fall And Winter Strolling!

The hottest trend in bass fishing isn’t slowing down any time soon! The Jig and Minnow, AKA “Strolling” continues to sweep the sport of bass fishing! This technique works EVERYWHERE and you don’t need any electronics to do it! From bank fishing ponds, to fan casting open water, the effectiveness of the Strolling method is incredible!

With the huge swing in popularity, brands across the industry have taken notice. There are a ton of new baits, heads, and rods coming to market. Which ones are worth your time? Which ones are a waste of money? Today we’re taking a look at 5 unique baits that will help you catch more fish this Fall and Winter! Each bait has a unique purpose and situation where it will shine. Pay close attention to the details, and you’re going to catch a lot of fish this season!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits Matt discussed in the video. We've included our favorite sizes, colors, as well as the rods, reels, and line the guys are using to fish them effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

FULL SIZE BAITS...

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

Colors: Ghost Minnow, Blue Gizzard, Electric Shad

•Rapala Crush City Freeloader: https://bit.ly/3QWwj4b

Colors: Gizzard Shad, Tennessee Shad

•Deps 5" Sakamata Shad: https://bit.ly/3QMt9yd

Colors: Purple Shad, Silver Shad

STROLL SHAD…

•Hog Farmer 4” Stroll Shad: https://bit.ly/3ALs7OI

Colors: Ghost Minnow, Electric Shad, Blizzard Gizzard

•Dirty Jigs 1/0 Guppy Head: https://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

Size: 1/8 - 1/4 oz

BR FISH…

•Duo Realis BR Fish: https://bit.ly/3Twy751

Colors: Seguro KataKuchi, Smokey Magic

•Duo Realis BR Head: https://bit.ly/3MV2y0C

Sizes: 1/10 - 3/16 oz

HOVER MINNOW…

•Great Lakes Finesse Hover Minnow: https://bit.ly/3YkWsgL

Colors: Iridescent, Gizzard Shad, Crush Shad

•Great Lakes Finesse Sneaky Swimbait Head: https://bit.ly/46piwbK

Size: 1/8 - 1/4 oz

•Great Lakes Finesse Hanging Jig Head: https://bit.ly/3yf7fOI

Size: 3/16 - 1/4 oz

ARMOR SHAD…

•Damiki 7” Armor Shad: https://bit.ly/2VQ7g6o

Colors: American Shad, PB Silver, Tennessee Shad

•Gamakatsu 26R Weedless Ball Head: https://bit.ly/3YlzW6U

Size: 1/2 oz, 4/0

GRAPH SHADZ…

•ZMan Graph Shadz: https://bit.ly/3Spu6xP

Colors: Electric Shad, Bad Shad, Tennessee Shad

Size: 1/4 - 3/8 oz

FAVORITE LEAD HEADS…

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

Size: 1/4 - 3/8 oz, 1/0 - 3/0 Hook

•Owner Range Roller: https://bit.ly/42cqaUR

Size: 1/8 - 3/16 oz

•Gamakatsu Horizon LG: https://bit.ly/3QklyHO

Size: 5/32 oz, 3/0 Hook

TUNGSTEN JIGHEADS…

•Dirty Jigs Tungsten Guppy: https://bit.ly/3WCfvSn

Size: 1/4 - 3/8 oz

•Queen Tackle Strolling Rolling Head: https://bit.ly/4eX7NIP

Size: 1/4 oz

SINKING BRAID…

•Sunline Almight (Pink): https://bit.ly/3xb44ql

Size: 16 lb

FULL SIZE STROLLING COMBO…

Rod– Shimano Expride B 6'10" MHSB: https://bit.ly/2osaj3q

Model: 6'10" Medium Heavy Extra Fast

Reel– Shimano Vanford FA 2500 HG: https://bit.ly/3WAPNO1

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

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

FINESSE STROLLING COMBO…

Rod– Shimano Expride B 6'10" MSB: https://bit.ly/2osaj3q

Model: 6'10" Medium Extra Fast

Reel– Shimano Sustain FJ 3000: https://bit.ly/3BQLlNP

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

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

BUDGET STROLLING COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick Eagle 7'1" Medium: https://bit.ly/3Lo1gKC

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

Line– Power Pro Braid (15 lb): https://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader– Sufix Advance (10 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