RAW BASS FISHING! Serious Fish Catching And Finesse Fishing Knowledge!

Have you ever caught this many bass, this quickly?! Tim is headed out for an afternoon on the lake and he's bringing you along for the fun! It takes him no time to find some giant schools of aggressive bass and the catching ensues! Listen closely as he talks through his mindset, his approach, and the specifics of the baits he's using.

This day is all about finesse. Tim is focused on swimbaits, spy baits, hair jigs, and tubes, to keep the fish biting. Consistently cycling through baits is key to keeping the schools of fish active. They're on isolated areas in open water, specifically chunk rock and rock to sand transitions, so these fish would be easily overlooked by an angler who was simply fishing the bank.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and equipment Tim used throughout the day. From the specific colors, to the rigging components, to the rod and reel combos, we've linked it all. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

FINESSE SWIMBAIT...

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

Color: Real

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

Size: 1/4 oz, 1/0 Hook

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

Reel– Daiwa PX BF70 BFS: https://bit.ly/3y0fWw0

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

FINESSE TUBE...

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

Color: green pumpkin

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

Size: 1/4 oz, 1/0 Hook

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

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

Line– Seaguar AbrazX (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2aaBBDX

SPY BAIT...

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

Size: 1/4 oz

Color: Shiner

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

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

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

JERKBAIT...

•Megabass Vision 110 Jr +1: https://bit.ly/2LnK389

Color: Northern Secret

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

Model: 6'5" Medium Slow

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

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

NED RIG...

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

Color: Green Pumpkin

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

Size: 1/4 oz, 1/0 Hook

Rod– Daiwa Steez AGS Spinning: https://bit.ly/44wVwFk

Model: 7’6” Medium Light

Reel– Daiwa Exist 3000–XH: https://bit.ly/453vyds

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

HAIR JIG...

•Andy's Maribou Pro Series: https://bit.ly/3uYqDsw

Color: Black

•Outkast Tackle Feider Fly: https://bit.ly/2G7TBwj

Color: Black

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

Model: 7'6" Medium Light Extra Fast

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

Line– Sunline Super FC (5 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

FAVORITE TOOLS AND GEAR…

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

Underwater Footage Of Finesse Baits!! Micro Craws, Creatures, and Texas Rigs!!

Finesse fishing is taking over again! Let's head underwater and see why! These are some of our favorite finesse baits! Whether you prefer spinning tackle, or you've jumped on board with BFS (Bait Finesse), fishing downsized presentations helps you get bites when fishing is tough. The Micro Texas Rig has become a go–to presentation for us, and these are the baits we rely on!

What began as jig trailers for our micro jigs, has morphed into a category all its own. As Bait Finesse Fishing has taken a larger roll in our fishing, the micro creatures and craws have become a staple in the arsenal. They can be rigged on ned heads, micro Texas Rigs, and of course, as a micro jig trailer. Each bait has a unique profile and stance in the water, and each plays an important roll in our fishing.

Do you have a favorite, after watching the underwater footage? Let us know in the comments! Below you'll find links to all the baits, as well as the rigging we used to display them. We've also included some of our favorite finesse gear, and some great budget friendly alternatives. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each.

THE RIGGING...

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

Size: 1

•Reins Tungsten Slip Sinker: https://bit.ly/3Kx0Fqz

Size: 1/16 oz

ALTERNATIVE RIGGING...

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

Size: 1/10

•Hayabusa Brush Easy Ball Jighead: https://bit.ly/3P0iC2k

Size: 1/10

THE CRAWS AND CREATURES...

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

Color: Green Pumpkin Blue

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

Color: Green Pumpkin Orange

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

Color: Green Pumpkin Orange

•Raid Egu Bug: https://bit.ly/3wKKXDh

Color: Black Bitou

•Savage Gear Ned Salamander: https://bit.ly/3rSNi8g

Color: Green Pumpkin Chartreuse

BFS STORAGE BOX...

•Plano Edge 3700 Thin: https://bit.ly/2VX5eAL

TIM'S BFS COMBO...

Rod– Megabass P5 6'3" Ultra Light Slow: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

Model: Pop X Stick

Reel– Daiwa PX BF TW 70: https://bit.ly/3y0fWw0

Line– Daiwa Hidden FC (6 lb): https://bit.ly/3ILKXH0

BUDGET BFS COMBO...

Rod– Cashion Element 6'10" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/48w69eC

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

Line– Seaguar Smackdown (10 lb): https://bit.ly/3y63F96

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (6 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

FAVORITE SPINNING COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis NRX+ 821S NRR: https://bit.ly/4bIiddV

Model: 6'10" Medium Light

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

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

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

BUDGET SPINNING COMBO...

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

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

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

Bait Finesse Tricks For Spring And Summer Bass Fishing! ( Karashi, Popper, Soft Jerkbait )

Come along for a fun morning of BFS fishing! We're on the water at first light and the bass are feeding! We've got a variety of bait finesse gear on deck, and we're focusing our attention on topwater and reaction baits. Watch how Matt uses different baits to keep fishing biting, long after the morning bite window shuts off!

Bait finesse fishing is all about having fun on the water! Matt is fishing a lake that is known for smaller bass. Rather than struggling through the little ones, he adjusts his gear and has a great morning full of hard bites, drag pulling runs, and good laughs. If you haven't experienced BFS, it's time!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and equipment Matt was using. We've included his favorite colors for each lure, as well as details about line, hooks, etc... so you can see exactly how he targeted these fish. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

TOPWATER BAITS...

•Megabass Baby Pop X: https://bit.ly/3QgjPDY

Color: MG Sexy Stream

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

Color: HT Setsuki Chiayu

•Whopper Plopper 60: https://bit.ly/2bsPbQV

Color: Bone

SOFT JERKBAIT...

•Jackall 3.5" Rhythm Wag: https://bit.ly/3NT6OvF

Colors: Golden Shad, Prism Shad

•BKK Chimera Hook: https://bit.ly/3IS3pwf

Size: 1/0

SOFT STICK BAIT...

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

Colors: Green Pumpkin Black, Baby Bass

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

Size: 1

TODAY'S STORAGE SOLUTIONS...

Soft Bait Bag– Plano Stow All 3700: https://bit.ly/44ohEDh

Terminal Box– Buzbe Colony 28 Terminal Box: https://bit.ly/3QxM6V1

POPPER COMBO...

Rod– Megabass P5 6'3" Ultra Light Slow: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

Model: Pop X Stick

Reel– Kast King Kestrel Elite: https://bit.ly/3Or8X4W

Line– Sufix 131 Braid (10 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF

KARASHI COMBO...

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

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

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

BUDGET SOFT JERKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Cashion Element 6'10" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/48w69eC

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

Line– Seaguar Smackdown (10 lb): https://bit.ly/3y63F96

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (6 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

HIGH END TOPWATER COMBO...

Rod– Abu Garcia Zenon BFS Med Mod Fast: https://bit.ly/49WVp8U

Reel– Daiwa PX BF TW 70: https://bit.ly/3y0fWw0

Line– Seaguar JDM PEX8 Lure Edition (12 lb): https://bit.ly/3UEhhl2

THIN SENKO 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

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 Bait Finesse (BFS) Tricks For Spring Bass Fishing!

You have to try these first couple tricks! Whether you prefer spinning tackle, or bait finesse gear, these ultra light baits work like magic in the Spring! Bass can't resist these downsized finesse lures, especially on tough lakes with a lot of fishing pressure. If you haven't tried BFS fishing yet, you're missing some of the best bass fishing there is!

The bait finesse system is a method of casting ultra light lures with baitcasting rods and reels. This isn't trying to fish lighter line on your existing setups, this is a completely different method of fishing. These casting combos are more capable than most spinning rods, when it comes to throwing the micro baits. But what you really need to understand is this fishing method will put the FUN back in bass fishing for you!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits, rods, reels, and gear we use for Spring BFS fishing. We've linked them in the exact order Matt talked about them, and even included our favorite colors for the baits. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

THE BUDGET COMBO...

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

Model: 6'10" Medium Light

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

Speed: 8:1

Line– Daiwa Hidden FC: https://bit.ly/3ILKXH0

Size: 7 lb

THE HARD BAITS...

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

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

•Shimano 39F Tiny Crankbait: https://bit.ly/45Pj3Dd

Colors: Clear Green Craw, Sleeper Shad

•Megabass Griffon SRX BFS Crankbait: https://bit.ly/3qOyDj6

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

MATT'S BUZBE STORAGE BOXES...

Karshi Box– Buzbe Colony 15: https://bit.ly/3sr7aVn

Hook Box– Buzbe Colony 28 Terminal: https://bit.ly/3QxM6V1

CRAW BAITS...

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

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Green Pumpkin Orange

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

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Green Pumpkin Blue

CRAW RIGGING...

•ZMan NedLockz EWG: https://bit.ly/3OWdp9W

Size: 1/10 oz

•Reins Tungsten Slip Sinker: https://bit.ly/3Kx0Fqz

Size: 1/16 oz

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

Size: 1/0

WACKY SENKO...

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

Colors: Green Pumpkin Black, Baby Bass

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

Size: 1

SOFT JERKBAIT...

•Jackall 3.5" Rhythm Wag: https://bit.ly/3NT6OvF

Colors: Golden Shad, Prism Shad

•BKK Chimera Hook: https://bit.ly/3IS3pwf

Size: 1/0

MATT'S 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 Aldebaran BFS: https://bit.ly/3ryXKpR

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– 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 hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

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