Best Baits To "Free Rig" For Spring Bass!
Have you tried the "Free Rig" yet? The subtle action of the Free Rig has been outperforming both the Texas Rig and Carolina Rig in a lot of situations! It's a fish catcher that's it's here to stay, and these tips will help you use it effectively. Not all baits are created equal, but Tim has been exploring this technique for several years and has some key tips to help you catch fish.
The Free Rig isn't new, but is continuing to gain popularity! It shines around stumps, laydowns, docks, and grass. Bass that have become conditioned to traditional presentations continue to fall for this subtle approach. 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.
HOOKS AND WEIGHTS...
Light Wire Hook– Hayabusa Round Bend: https://bit.ly/3Zbo8Ty
Sizes: 2/0 for small profiles, 4/0 for large
Heavy Wire Hook– Owner Cover Shot HD: https://bit.ly/36Gunbf
Sizes: 1/0 - 3/0
Wide Gap Hook– Gamakatsu Offset EWG: https://bit.ly/2d07gvp
Sizes: 3/0 - 4/0
Heavy Weight– Reins Heavy Tungsten: https://bit.ly/47iSN4V
Size: 1/2 oz
Standard Weight– Swagger Tungsten Casting Pencil: https://bit.ly/2YAoMuv
Size: 1/8 - 3/8 oz
Light Weight– Zappu Pinfree Shot Tungsten: https://bit.ly/48750Kw
Size: 1/8 - 3/16 oz
CRAW BAITS...
•XZone Adrenaline Craw Jr (3.5"): https://bit.ly/3ebTO5h
Colors: Green Pumpkin Blk Flake, Tilapia
•OSP DoLive Beaver: https://bit.ly/3ECnepu
Colors: Green Pumpkin Pepper, Watermelon Pepper
•Crush City Bronco Bug: https://bit.ly/4aUfkGv
Colors: Black Blue Green Pumpkin, Green Pumpkin
CREATURE BAITS...
•MissileBaits Baby D Stroyer: https://bit.ly/3248BXL
Colors: Super Bug, Green Pumpkin
•MissileBaits D Stroyer: https://bit.ly/2QiTTrM
Colors: Super Bug, Green Pumpkin
SHAD/GILL PROFILES...
•GeeCrack Bellows Shad: https://bit.ly/3E4zVdl
Colors: Electric Shad, AJ's Juice
•GeeCrack Bellows Gill: https://bit.ly/3PUJgbL
Colors: Electric Shad, Green Pumpkin Blue Flake
•Zoom Super Fluke: https://bit.ly/2aqys0H
Colors: Baitfish, Smokin Shad, Electric Shad
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
SPINNING COMBO...
Rod– Shimano Zodias 7'2" Medium Light+ Fast: https://bit.ly/2jOUXAO
Reel– Shimano Vanford 3000: https://bit.ly/2gu84t7
Line– Seaguar SmackDown Braid (15 lb): https://bit.ly/43KGHQH
Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (10 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi
BUDGET COMBO...
Rod– Cashion Element 6'9" Medium XFast: https://bit.ly/48w69eC
Reel– Daiwa Fuego CT (HS): https://bit.ly/35hugfH
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
