4 FINESSE TRICKS To Catch BASS When FISHING is TOUGH!

This year has been tough for a lot of anglers! Increased fishing pressure and intense weather has made it difficult for a lot of us to consistently catch bass. Now isn't the time to give up! Some of the most exciting fishing of the year is just around the corner! If you're struggling to get bit right now, turn to one of these 4 proven techniques to catch more fish. 

When the going gets tough, its time to pick up the finesse rods! Power fishing is our passion so when its time to lighten up and slow down our first move is the finesse swimbait. Fishing these small swimbaits still gives us the feel and the fun of power fishing, but we get way more bites than we do on larger presentations. If the swimbait isn't working, its time to turn to slower bottom contact baits. 

Which one should you try first? This is where you fishing style comes into play. All of these are proven options and you really can't go wrong. If you ask Tim, he's probably reaching for a Neko rig. If you ask Matt, he's probably reaching for a tube. All 3 bottom contact presentations work incredibly well so make sure you've got at least one of them rigged up at all times. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits discussed in the video. We've included the baits, the hooks, and our favorite colors for each presentation. We've also included the rod and reel combos we use with each presentation. If you prefer BFS to spinning tackle, we've linked that combo as well. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 


FINESSE SWIMBAITS...

-Megabass 3" Spark Shad: http://bit.ly/2XcLZk4

Colors: Real, Albino, Purple Haze

Keitech Fat 2.8 Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl


FINESSE SWIMBAIT HEADS...

Non-Bladed- Dirty Jigs 1/8 oz Guppy Head: http://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

Bladed- Okashira 1/8 oz Screw Head: http://bit.ly/2EpluSA


NEKO RIG...

Bait- Yamamoto 5" Senko: http://bit.ly/2axAmNS

Colors: Baby Bass, Green Pumpkin Black Flake

Skirted Weight- VMC Neko Skirt: https://bit.ly/2WRNgTM

Hook- Owner Sniper Finesse Neko (1/0): http://bit.ly/2kfdv37


NED RIG BAITS... 

-Z Man Finesse TRD: http://bit.ly/2hs4RtR

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Green pumpkin Goby

-Roboworm 3" Ned: http://bit.ly/2j9F0Xy

Colors: TW Black Blue Pumpkin, Desert Craw


NED RIG HEADS...

Tungsten- Swagger Tungsten Flanders Head: http://bit.ly/2KcIB6M

Lead- Owner Block head: http://bit.ly/2qL0A8n


FINESSE TUBES...

Bait- Netbait STH 2.5" Finesse Tube: https://bit.ly/3aU0oeU

Colors: Dark Melon Purple, Ten Point, Juvenile Goby

Head- Blade Runner Inhaler: https://bit.ly/2NX7nYr

Size: 1/8 oz with 1/0 hook


TIM'S BFS COMBO...

Rod- Shimano Expride 7'2" ML+ BFS: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

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

Line- Sunline Super FC 8lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju


FINESSE TUBE COMBO...

Rod- St. Croix Victory 7'3" Medium: https://bit.ly/2RPMkfV

Reel- Shimano Vanford 2500: https://bit.ly/2gu84t7

Line- Power Pro Braided Line 10 lb: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader- Sunline Sniper 7 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju


ALL-AROUND FINESSE COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Expride 7' Medium: http://bit.ly/2osaj3q

Reel- Shimano Vanford 2500: https://bit.ly/2gu84t7

Line- Sunline SX1 16 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2tn8EzQ

Leader- Sunline Sniper 7 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju


BUDGET ALL-AROUND FINESSE COMBO...

Rod- Shimano Intenza 7' Medium Light: http://bit.ly/2s7kaQn

Reel- Shimano Nasci 2500: http://bit.ly/2g278cC

Line- Sunline Sniper 8 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju


WANT TACTICALBASSIN GEAR?? 

We have a variety of apparel items and custom lure designs available! Everything from hats, to hoodies, to crankbaits! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

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