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

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

Underspins And Finesse Swimbaits: Everything You Need To Know!

Not all swimbaits are created equal! Today we're comparing how different swimbaits move in the water, and when they will catch fish. We're also looking at how different head styles impact action, and when to use them. If you're tired of being confused, we're about to answer all your questions!

Finesse swimbaits are awesome! They catch large numbers of fish, and they catch giants too! It wasn't long ago that there were only 2 styles of finesse swimbait on the market... today it can take up an entire row at your local shop. So what's the deal? Which baits should you be using? And does that answer change throughout the year? Let's find out!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and heads Matt discussed in the video. We've included our favorite sizes and colors for each, as well as some of our favorite combos for fishing these lures. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

HEADS AND UNDERSPINS...

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

Size: 1/8 oz, 1/0 Hook

•Dirty Jigs Screwed Up Swimbait Head: https://bit.ly/3U5RsIx

Size: 3/8 oz

•Megabass Okashira Screw Head: https://bit.ly/2EpluSA

Size: 1/8 oz

•Owner Flashy Swimmer: https://bit.ly/2e8O4Y7

Size: 1/0, 5/0

•Dirty Jigs TacticalBassin Underspin: https://bit.ly/4bKgVQf

Size: 3/8 oz - 1/2 oz

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

Size: 1/8 - 3/16 oz

SWIMBAITS...

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

Size: 2.8 - 3.3"

Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Blue Chartreuse

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

Size: 2.75 - 3.3"

Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl, Sexy Shad

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

Size: 3" - 3.5"

Colors: Albino Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

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

size: 3"

Colors: Albino, Real, Silver Shad

GOBY AND SCULPIN SWIMBAITS...

•ZMan TRD GobyZ: https://bit.ly/3P35U1R

Colors: The Deal, Goby Bryant

•Xzone Stealth Invader: https://bit.ly/43OrFJx

Colors: Bass Candy, Big Limit, TouchDown

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

Size: 3", 1/2 oz

Colors: Wakasagi, Haze, Donko

DARK SLEEPER COMBO...

Rod– Megabass P5 7'1" Med Hvy Dark Sleeper: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

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

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

BFS 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

MEGABASS SPINNING COMBO...

Rod– Megabass P5 7'6" Light+ Flyssa: https://bit.ly/3RmuKdN

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

Line– Power Pro Braid (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2aFg46b

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

GLOOMIS SPINNING COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis GLX 7'5" Medium 892S JWR: https://bit.ly/49kagJX

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

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

Lipless Crankbait Tricks and Spring Bass Fishing Tips!

Come along for a crazy day on the water! We start off with a school of bass that are fired up and ready to eat! After sticking a pile of them on a lipless crankbait, we move on, in search of bigger bass. Let's go!!

Spring is an awesome time to be on the water! Come and learn as Matt targets schooling fish, then adapts and locates big prespawn fish sitting on outside structure. Pay close attention to the details as he explains how and why he catches each fish.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits he used throughout the day. We've included the exact sizes and colors where relevant, as well as the rod and reel combos he 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.

CRANKBAITS...

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

Color: Red Glitter Craw

•Jackall TN 70 Lipless Crankbait: https://bit.ly/2lqAwjh

Color: SS Shad

•Nomad Swimtrex Max Lipless Crankbait: https://bit.ly/3SjrDWD

Size: 1/2 oz

Color: Threadfin Shad

UNDERSPINS...

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

Size: 3/16 oz

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

Color: Tennessee Shad

•Dirty Jigs Tactical Underspin: https://bit.ly/4bKgVQf

Size: 3/8 oz, 2/0 Hook

•Xzone 4" Swammer: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl

SQUAREBILL COMBO...

Rod– Megabass Orochi XX Flat Side Special: https://bit.ly/2OSVNwH

Model: 7' Medium Regular

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

Line– Seaguar InvizX Fluoro (12 lb): https://bit.ly/2oVsG2Y

LIPLESS COMBO...

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

Model: 7'2" Medium Heavy Moderate

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

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

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

SPINNING COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 7'2" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/2osaj3q

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

Line– Power Pro Braid (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader– Sunline Super FC (8 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

UNDERSPIN COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick World Class 7'1" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/3qbGEya

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

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

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (12 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

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