WINTER FINESSE Fishing Tricks! How To Catch Bass NOW!

Winter fishing doesn't have to be hard! Even when its cold you can catch bass all day. Every Winter we rely on the same few confidence baits to get us the bites we need and you can too. Here's what you need to know!

When the cold sets in the finesse gear becomes a major factor! You'll still find us power fishing throughout the day but the effectiveness of the jig, ned rig, and dropshot cannot be argued. Today Tim is showing you his key confidence baits and explaining the retrieves he uses to get bit, no matter how cold the water may get. 

Below you'll find links too the exact baits shown in the video. We've included our favorite colors, sizes, and the heads we use to rig them. We've also included some of Tim's favorite rod and reel combos for fishing these techniques. 

FOOTBALL JIG...

Jig– Dirty Jigs 5/8 oz Finesse Football: http://bit.ly/2d2apsm

Color: Supermatt Brown, Canterbury Craw, The Go To

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

Color: Cinn Blk Purp, Green Pump Purple Copper

MICRO JIG…

Jig– Keitech 3/8 oz Tungsten Football Jig: http://bit.ly/2FDQ3o1

Color: Brown Purple, Green Pumpkin Blue

Trailer– ZMan TRD Crawz: http://bit.ly/2U9vx6P

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Mud Bug

HULA GRUB...

Bait– Yamamoto Hula Grub: http://bit.ly/2d7SpgG

Color: Green Pumpkin Black, Cinnamon Blk Purp

Head– Swagger Tungsten Football: https://bit.ly/3jur4Ko

Size: 1/2 oz

NED RIG...

•Yamamoto Ned Senko: https://bit.ly/3BIjwL2

Color: Green Pumpkin Blk, Electric Shad

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

Color: Desert Craw, TW Black Blue Pumpkin

•ZMan Football Ned Head: https://bit.ly/3Ej3Kpm

Size: 1/8 oz

MICRO FINESSE NED RIG...

•ZMan Micro Finesse TRD: https://bit.ly/3d8bmBm

Colors: Green Pumpkin, The Deal

•ZMan Micro Finesse Shroomz Head: https://bit.ly/3QDdlw7

Size: 1/15 oz.

DROPSHOT...

•Netbait 3" Jr Crush Worm: https://bit.ly/3Q3mmyz

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Bang

•Yamamoto 3" Shad Shaped Worm: https://bit.ly/3vafYg7

Colors: Smallmouth Magic, Monster Shad

•Owner Mosquito Light Hook: http://bit.ly/2zQVKx3

Size: 2

•Swagger Tungsten Pencil Weight: http://bit.ly/2UY7cgx

Size: 1/4 oz

HAIR JIG...

•Spro Phat Fly: http://bit.ly/2mboisG

Color: Baby Bass, Grey Ghost

FOOTBALL JIG COMBO...

Rod– Megabass Orochi XX 7'5" EMTF: http://bit.ly/2OSVNwH

Reel– Shimano Curado 70 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2apmDJt

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro 30 lb: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Maxima Ultragreen 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

ULTRA HIGH END FINESSE COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis NRX+ 822S DSR: https://bit.ly/2RB0oJP

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

Line– Sunline SX1 12 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2tn8EzQ

Leader– Sunline Super FC 6 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BUDGET FINESSE COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Mojo Bass 6'8" Medium: https://bit.ly/3UFPcaO

Reel– Shimano Sedona FI 2500: http://bit.ly/2wgh50Z

Line– Sunline Super FC 6 lb: http://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

BUYER'S GUIDE: Ned Rig Baits, Rigging, And Finesse Fishing Gear!

In today's Buyers Guide we're covering all things "Ned Rig"! The Ned Rig has taken the bass fishing industry by storm! This finesse technique catches fish throughout the country, almost regardless of conditions. From shallow fishing in Spring to deep bluff wall fishing in Winter, it catches fish! 

The Ned Rig has become a staple in nearly every angler's boat and as a result, has caught the attention of all the major lure companies in the industry. With dozens of new Ned products hitting the market each year, its hard to see through the tentacles, paddle tails, and claws, to know which baits are worth your time. 

Below you'll find links to our favorite baits, heads, and equipment. We've even included our favorite sizes and colors where applicable. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

PREVIOUS BUYER'S GUIDES... 

•$200 Rod And Reel Combos: https://youtu.be/YqWwjXJtkdo

•Ultra High End Rods And Reels: https://youtu.be/-4aUElWcGxw

•BFS (Bait Finesse) Buyer's Guide: https://youtu.be/xaEw2WvkgZA

•Tackle Storage Buyer's Guide: https://youtu.be/LKx-j4484o8

•Hard Swimbait Buyer's Guide: https://youtu.be/p9zYUYcU3zk

•Crankbait Buyer's Guide: https://youtu.be/9UgdA1Tytrw

•Spinnerbait And Chatterbait Guide: https://youtu.be/StzQaKF4LSs

•Ned Krig Buyer's Guide: https://youtu.be/vxmYy7kLVoY

STAPLE NED RIG BAITS...

•Zman Finesse TRD: http://bit.ly/2hs4RtR

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Canada Craw, Green Pumpkin Goby

•Zman TRD Bugz: http://bit.ly/2oiavEE

Colors: Canada Craw, Mud Bug, Green Pumpkin

•Zman TRD Ticklerz: http://bit.ly/2mGyDAC

Colors: Drew's Craw, Canada Craw, Green Pumpkin

UNIQUE NED BAITS...

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

Colors: TW Black Blue Pumpkin, Desert Craw

•Yamamoto 3" Ned Floater: https://bit.ly/3BIjwL2

Colors: Electric Shad, Green Pump Watermelon Lam

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

Colors: Mojito, Green Pumpkin Purple Copper

•Missile Baits Ned Bomb: http://bit.ly/2XCOGwd

Colors: Bluetonium Green Pump Core, Wtrmln Red Core

ZMan MICRO FINESSE...

•ZMan Micro Finesse TRD: https://bit.ly/3d8bmBm

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Yoga Pants, The Deal

•ZMan Micro Finesse Tiny Ticklerz: https://bit.ly/3BIABob

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Hot Snakes

NED RIG HEADS...

•ZMan Micro Finesse Shroomz: https://bit.ly/3QDdlw7

Size: 1/15 oz

•ZMan Ned Lockz HD: http://bit.ly/2kIgRYK

Size: 1/10 oz

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

Colors: Green Pumpkin or Chartreuse

Size: 1/8

HIGH END NED COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis NRX+ 821S NRR: https://bit.ly/2RB0oJP

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

Line– Sunline SX1 10 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2tn8EzQ

Leader– Sunline 6 lb Super FC: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

MID PRICED NED COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Zodias 7'6" Light: https://bit.ly/2jOUXAO

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

Line– Power Pro 10 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader– Sunline 6 lb Super FC: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BUDGET NED COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Bass X 6'10" M Light X Fast: https://bit.ly/2r69Sj6

Reel– Daiwa BG 2000: http://bit.ly/32Xscbb

Line– Power Pro 10 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader– Sunline 6 lb Super FC: 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

BUYER'S GUIDE: Dropshot Fishing – Best Baits, Rods, And Tackle!

Today's Buyers Guide is all about dropshotting for bass! Dropshot fishing is a core technique that every serious angler needs to master. Today we're exploring the different worms, rods, and terminal tackle that shine with this technique. We're also throwing in some key tackle tips that will make a huge difference when you're fishing!

In the beginning dropshot fishing seems really simple. You suspend a worm and shake it to draw fish in. As time goes on you'll learn that subtle differences in the baits and hooks make a huge difference in your catch rates as conditions change. Today the guys are breaking down their favorite baits for different situations and explaining how each one should be rigged. 

Below you'll find links to the baits, terminal tackle, and rods we showed throughout the video. We've listed them in the order they appeared and included favorite sizes and colors for each. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each.

PREVIOUS BUYER'S GUIDES... 

•$100 Rod And Reel Combos: https://youtu.be/n3AQnmNoUPQ

•$200 Rod And Reel Combos: https://youtu.be/YqWwjXJtkdo

•$500 Rod And Reel Combos: https://youtu.be/cAtbntQHpv4

•Ultra High End Rods And Reels: https://youtu.be/-4aUElWcGxw

•BFS Buyer's Guide: https://youtu.be/xaEw2WvkgZA

BUDGET DROPSHOT COMBO... 

Rod– St. Croix Mojo Bass 6'10 ML Xfast: https://bit.ly/3UFPcaO

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

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

BANG FOR THE BUCK DROPSHOT COMBO... 

Rod– Shimano Expride B 7'2" ML: https://bit.ly/3AFcaFF

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

Line– Power Pro Braid 10 lb: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b 

Leader– Sunline Super FC 6 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

FAVORITE DROPSHOT COMBO... 

Rod– G Loomis NRX+ 822 DSR: https://bit.ly/2RB0oJP

Reel– Shimano Stella FK 2500: https://bit.ly/38LaK2u

Line– Sunline SX1 10 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2tn8EzQ

Leader– Sunline Super FC 6 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

DROPSHOT HOOKS...

Light Wire– Owner Mosquito Light (Size 1): http://bit.ly/2zQVKx3

Heavy Wire– Gamakatsu TGW Dropshot (Size 1): http://bit.ly/2zGX441

Heavy Cover– Owner Cover Shot HD (Size 1/0): https://bit.ly/36Gunbf

DROPSHOT WEIGHTS... 

Traditional– Swagger Tungsten Pencil 1/4 oz: http://bit.ly/2UY7cgx

Tie On– Swagger Tungsten Casting Pencil 1/4 oz: http://bit.ly/2YAoMuv

Lead– QuickDrops 1/4 oz: http://bit.ly/2BjFCp3

DROPSHOT WORMS...

•Big Bite Baits Smallie Smasher: https://bit.ly/3xEADuo

Colors: Bully, Smashed Goby, Green Pump Purp Cop Flk

•Roboworm 6" Fat Straight: http://bit.ly/2awYSxM

Colors: Margarita Mutilator, MMIII, Oxblood Light

•SPRO Pin Tail Minnow: https://bit.ly/3ENKErf

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Ozark Craw, Natural Herring

•Netbait STH Flat Sided Shad (3.5 and 5.5): https://bit.ly/3OBN9AW

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Killer G, Shiner

•Netbait STH BaitFuel Crush Worm: https://bit.ly/3Q3mmyz

Colors: Bang, Magic Chart, Smokin Joe 

•Berkley Flat Worm: https://bit.ly/3lAAorL

Colors: Natural Shad, Black Shiner, Black

•Yamamoto Shad Shaped Worm: http://bit.ly/2kpP4wF

Colors: Perch, Goby, Monster Shad

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

The BEST Finesse Trick For Cold Water Bass!! (Damiki Rig Fishing)

The Damiki Rig is an amazing technique for cold water bass fishing! Its slow, methodical approach can get wary bass to bite when nothing else will fool them. Fished properly (slowly), it can get bass to bite in the coldest temperatures you'll face all Winter. If you haven't given it a try, its time!

The concept behind the Damiki rig is very simple. Suspend a small baitfish imitating plastic above the fish in cold water and give them time to inspect it. As long as you can keep it sitting perfectly level and moving slowly, they'll usually eat it. This method rely's on the same concept as the float n fly to fool bass into biting but does it in a more manageable and angler–friendly way. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits we use for this technique. We've included our favorite sizes and colors, as well as the gear we use to fish the technique. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

THE DAMIKI RIG...

Head– Damiki Rig Head: http://bit.ly/2tg1ajm

Size: 1/4 oz , 1/0 Hook

Bait– Damiki 3" Armor Shad: http://bit.ly/2VQ7g6o

Color: RP Blue Pearl

DAMIKI RIG HEADS...

•Damiki Rig Head: http://bit.ly/2tg1ajm

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

•VMC Moon Eye Jig: https://bit.ly/3O87vCS

DAMIKI RIG BAITS...

•Damiki Armor Shad (Fork Tail): http://bit.ly/2VQ7g6o

Color: American Shad, Pro Purple, RP Blue Pearl

•Strike King Baby Z Too: https://bit.ly/3UzCkmf

Color: The Deal, Smoky Shad

•Zoom Super Fluke Jr: http://bit.ly/2aqys0H

Color: Smokin Shad, Albino

PADDLE TAIL BAITS...

•Damiki Armor Shad (Paddle Tail): http://bit.ly/2KtPDAT

Color: American Shad, Pro Purple, RP Blue Pearl

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

Color: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

•Keitech 3.5" Easy Shiner: http://bit.ly/2bxJK6H

Color: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

HIGH END SPINNING COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis NRX+ 822S DSR: https://bit.ly/2RB0oJP

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

Line– Sunline SX1 12 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2tn8EzQ

Leader– Sunline Super FC 6 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

HIGH END CASTING COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 6'10" Medium: https://bit.ly/32IrXqE

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

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

BUDGET SPINNING COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Mojo Bass 6'8" Medium: https://bit.ly/3UFPcaO

Reel– Shimano Sedona FI 2500: http://bit.ly/2wgh50Z

Line– Sunline Super FC 6 lb: 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