Finesse Swimbait Tricks! Heads, Colors, Actions! **Underwater Footage**

Not all swimbaits are created equal! Today we're comparing how different swimbaits move in the water. We're looking at how different head styles impact action, and when each swimbait's movement style will help you catch more fish! 

Finesse swimbaits are awesome! They catch large numbers of fish, but 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 Tim 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. 

SWIMBAIT HEADS...

•Matt Allen Head: https://bit.ly/29RrTYN

Line Tie Angle: 30 Degree

Favorite Size: 3/8 oz

•Tactical Finesse Head: https://bit.ly/2Pqrq3n

Line Tie Angle: 30 Degree

Favorite Size: 3/8 oz

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

Line Tie Angle: 90 Degree

Favorite Sizes: 1/8 oz, 3/16 oz

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

Line Tie Angle: 30 Degree

Favorite Size: 3/8 oz

BLADED SWIMBAIT HEADS...

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

Favorite Size: 1/8 oz

•Tactical Mini Underspin: https://bit.ly/3JOd8UY

Favorite Sizes: 1/8, 3/8 oz

SWIMBAITS (Most Subtle To Most Aggressive)...

•Keitech Easy Shiner: https://bit.ly/2bxJK6H

Finesse Sizes: 3.5" and 4"

Favorite Colors: Electric Shad, Silver Flash Minnow, Tennessee Shad

Smallmouth Colors: Sungill, Electric Blue Chartreuse

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

Finesse Sizes: 3", 3.5"

Favorite Colors: Albino Shad, Sexy Shad

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

Finesse Sizes: 2.8, 3.3 

Favorite Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

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

Finesse Sizes: 3.5", 4"

Favorite Colors: Electric Shad, Sexy Shad

Smallmouth Colors: Electric Blue Chart, Bluegill

WEEDLESS FINESSE SWIMBAIT...

•Megabass 3" Dark Sleeper: https://bit.ly/2TyR1GT

Size: 1/2 or 3/4 oz

Colors: Wakasagi, Haze, Donko

FINESSE SPINNING COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis NRX+ 902S SJR: https://bit.ly/2RB0oJP

Reel– Shimano Stella FK 3000: https://bit.ly/38LaK2u

Line– Sunline SX1 (12 lb): https://bit.ly/2tn8EzQ

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

BAIT FINESSE COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Zodias 7'2" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

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

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

CASTING COMBO FOR HEAVIER HEADS...

Rod– Megabass P5 Destroyer "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

BUDGET FINESSE SPINNING COMBO...

Rod– Daiwa Tatula 7'6" Med–Light Medium: https://bit.ly/3IHDDeU

Reel– Daiwa Fuego LT 2500 XH: https://bit.ly/2yDmdtQ

Line– Sunline Super FC (8 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

The Tube Fishing Trick Nobody Knows! This Really Is The Deal!!

Tubes are the forgotten lure! The Tube shouldn't just be back in your arsenal, it should be front and center as we head toward Summer! We have some key tricks that we use with tubes to take them from being a great bait, to an almost magical fish producer. You don't want to miss this!

So many anglers used to catch fish with a tube,  or tube jig, but have stopped throwing it. Most never realized the bait's true potential before slowly forgetting about it. Today we're going to fix that! Matt starts with the basics of how to catch bass with tubes but it isn't long before he gives up the key that makes a tube a better bait then nearly every other finesse presentation!

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

FLIPPING TUBE...

•Big Bite Baits Tour Flipper: https://bit.ly/3htKA6h

Colors: 1099, Green Pumpkin, Black Blue Silver

TOURNAMENT TUBES...

•Dry Creek 3.5": http://bit.ly/2cJwI6r

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Green Pumpkin Purple Copper Flake

•Gitzit Fat Tube 3.5": http://bit.ly/2MLZIZR

Colors: Brown Craw Salt and Pepper, Green Craw Salt and Pepper

FULL BODY/DOUBLE DIP TUBES... 

•Big Bite Baits Tour Tube: http://bit.ly/32e23VR

Colors: Green Pumpkin Blue, Green Pumpkin Purple Copper Flake

•STH 4" Finesse Tube: https://bit.ly/3aU0oeU

Colors: Juvenile Goby, Dark Melon Purple, Ten Point

•Savage Gear Goby Tube: https://bit.ly/33QGXzy

Colors: Light Pumpkin Blk Purp, Green Pumpkin, Crawfish

FINESSE TUBES... 

•STH 2.5" Finesse Tube: https://bit.ly/3aU0oeU

Colors: Juvenile Goby, Dark Melon Purple, Ten Point

•Xzone 2.75" X Tube: https://bit.ly/3oEN87D

Colors: Gobie Punch, Big G Gobie, 5 Large

TUBE HEADS...

•Xzone 60 Degree Tube Jig Head: https://bit.ly/3jCHmR8

Size: 1/4 oz

•Xzone Goby Tube Jig Head: https://bit.ly/3hV3cPE

Size: 3/8 oz - 1/2 oz

•Freedom Tackle Tube Jig Heads: https://bit.ly/3OX4GnS

Sizes: 2/0 Hook

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

Size: 1/0 Hook

G LOOMIS TUBE COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis NRX+ 872S JWR: https://bit.ly/2dX9zjv

Reel– Shimano Twin Power FD 3000: https://bit.ly/3df3hX5

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

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

ST. CROIX TUBE COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Legend Elite 7'6" Medium: http://bit.ly/2pjJWMA

Reel– Shimano Twin Power FD 3000: https://bit.ly/3df3hX5

Line– Power Pro V2 10 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

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

ZODIAS TUBE COMBO...

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

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

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

Leader– Sunline Super FC 7 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

Bait Finesse Gear ( BFS ), Aluminum Boat, And Shallow Water! Let's Go Bass Fishing!!

We're fishing pressured water during a giant tournament and catching BIG Bass! Come along for a day on the water as we use an aluminum boat to push back into shallow water and escape the crowds of anglers. We use a mix of traditional techniques and "bait finesse" gear to dial in a pattern and catch a bunch of fish!

Bait finesse isn't just a niche that some anglers are implementing. Watch as Matt mixes bait finesse into a regular day of fishing and maximizes his time on the water. If you're not using these methods yet, its okay, you're still on the cutting edge of this fishing style with plenty of time to learn!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear Matt used throughout the day. We've included our favorite sizes and colors where applicable as well as some related bait finesse videos. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

THE HEAVY BAITS...

•Yamamoto Yamatanuki: https://bit.ly/3lZaMe3

Color: Green Pumpkin Blue, Green Pump Black

•Deps Cover Scat: https://bit.ly/3dj8LVl

Color: Green Pumpkin, TW Green Pump/Black Blue

Hook– Gamakatsu Superline: http://bit.ly/2ac92XG

Size: 4/0

THE SPINNERBAIT...

Bait– Nichols Catalyst: https://bit.ly/3QfCSuM

Color: BombShell Shad
Trailer– Storm 3.5 Largo Shad: https://bit.ly/3vxP0NB

Color: Albino Shad

THE GLIDE BAIT...

•SPRO KGB Chad Shad: https://bit.ly/3AqivoQ

Color: Gizzard Shad

BAIT FINESSE CRAW...

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

Color: Scuppernog, Green Pumpkin Blue

Hook– Reins Tungsten Cover Jighead: https://bit.ly/3NeYlWw

Size: 3/32 oz

BAIT FINESSE KARASHI...

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

Colors: HT Ito Wakasagi, Wagin Hasu, Shirauo

BAIT FINESSE DROPSHOT...

Bait– MissileBaits 4" Magic Worm: https://bit.ly/3T7dHgB

Color: Blueback Secret

Hook– Owner Rig'N'Hook: http://bit.ly/2BnniXN

Size: 1

Weight– Xzone Tungsten Tear Drop: https://bit.ly/3HgdcMM

Size: 1/8 oz

RELATED BFS VIDEOS...

•Bait Finesse (Day On The Water): https://youtu.be/R7IHdUqZV2c

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

HEAVY BAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Poison Adrena 7'3" MH: https://bit.ly/3diigiT

Reel– Shimano Chronarch MGL (HG): http://bit.ly/2n8DghB

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

Leader– Sunline Saltimate (16 lb): https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2

SPINNERBAIT COMBO...

Rod– 13 Fishing Envy Black III 7'3" MH: https://bit.ly/3KtYZhv

Reel– 13 Fishing Concept C2: https://bit.ly/2NlzZhg

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

Leader– Sunline Saltimate (20 lb): https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2

BFS KARASHI COMBO...

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

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

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

BFS FLIPPING COMBO…

Rod– Shimano Curado Casting 7'2" Med Light: https://bit.ly/2gUWTft

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

Line– Sunline Super FC (7 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

Finesse Fishing Tricks – Northern Smallmouth and Southern Reservoirs!

The time has come! Northern Smallmouth! Southern Spots and Largemouth! Fisheries are opening up and the bite is beginning to happen throughout the North! Come along as we take a deep dive into both the finesse baits and power fishing techniques that shine in the early season!

From dropshot worms to tubes, and swimbaits to spy baits, these are the baits that consistently catch fish! Matt goes into detail on confidence colors, rigging upgrades, and the subtle tricks he uses to catch more fish. 

Below you'll find links to all the baits, including color recommendations and rigging components. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

DROPSHOT BAITS...

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

Colors: Bully, Chick Magnet, Perch Dinner

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

Colors: Juvenile Goby Pearl, Bang

•Xzone Finesse Slammer: http://bit.ly/2TJt7L8

Colors: 309, Big Limit, Smallie Magic

DROPSHOT TERMINAL...

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

Weight– VMC Cylinder Weight (1/4 oz): https://bit.ly/43Lun2f

TUBE BAITS...

•Netbait STH Finesse Tube (Both Sizes): https://bit.ly/3zAsnf6

Colors: Juvenile Goby, Dark Melon Purple, Ten Point

•Savage Gear Goby Tube (3.5"): https://bit.ly/33QGXzy

Colors: Light Pumpkin Purp Silver, Green Pumpkin

TUBE HEADS...

Small Tubes– Blade Runner Inhaler Head: https://bit.ly/2NX7nYr

Size: 1/8 oz with 1/0 Hook

Standard Tubes– Xzone 60 Degree Head: https://bit.ly/3jCHmR8

Size: 1/4 oz

ALABAMA RIGS...

•Hog Farmer Tactical MINI Flex (Bladed): https://bit.ly/3uwY6Md

•Hog Farmer Tactical MINI Flex (Non Bladed): https://bit.ly/3isTio0

MINI RIG COMPONENTS...

Heads– Matt Allen 1/8 oz Heads: http://bit.ly/29RrTYN

Baits– XZone Swammer: http://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Sizes: 3.5", 4"

Colors: Electric Shad, Dirty Shad

Dummy Baits– Damiki 3" Armor Shad: http://bit.ly/2KtPDAT

Colors: American Shad, Pure Gill

SPY BAITS...

•Duo Realis Spin Bait (3.5): https://bit.ly/3QE27YK

Colors: Ghost Minnow, Komochi Wakasagi

•Spro SpinJohn 80: https://bit.ly/3ycTg9o

Colors: Matte Shad, Herring Pink

HAIR JIGS...

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

Color: Black

SOFT SWIMBAITS...

•Megabass 3" Dark Sleeper: http://bit.ly/2TyR1GT

Colors: Wakasagi, Haze

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

Colors: Albino, Real, Baby Bass

•Keitech 3.8 Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Colors: Bass Candy, Yellow Magic, Electric Bluegill

SWIMBAIT HEADS...

•Tactical Finesse Head (3/8 oz): http://bit.ly/2Pqrq3n

•Tactical Underspin (1/8 oz): https://bit.ly/3JOd8UY

•Dirty Jigs Guppy Head (1/8 oz): http://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

•Megabass Okashira Screwhead (1/8 oz): http://bit.ly/2EpluSA

BIG SWIMBAITS...

•GRatt Pistol Pete: http://bit.ly/2RYCPFe

Colors: Guida's Citrus Shad, Gizzard Shad, Light Trout

•Megabass 6" Magdraft: http://bit.ly/2mc8bfK

Colors: MSS, White Back Shad, MB Gizzard

•Big Bite Baits B5: https://bit.ly/3LLU4pm

Colors: Light Shad, Sunny Shad, Blue Gizzard

JERKBAITS...

•Megabass Vision 110: http://bit.ly/2j31TKb

Colors: Matte Shad, Elegy Bone, Mat Skeleton Shad

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

Colors: Elegy Bone, GLX Northern Secret, Mat Shad

•Shimano World Minnow: https://bit.ly/3Fwg9F6

Colors: Clown, Chart Silver, Pink Smelt

FAVORITE JERKBAIT COMBO...

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

Reel– Shimano Aldebaran MGL (HG): http://bit.ly/2uQ4oH8

Line– Sunline Super FC 10 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

DARK SLEEPER COMBO...

Rod– Megabass P5 "Dark Sleeper": https://bit.ly/30GcHqb

Reel– Shimano Aldebaran MGL 50 (HG): http://bit.ly/2uQ4oH8

Line– Sunline 12 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

FAVORITE ULTRALIGHT SPINNING COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis NRX+ 901 SJR: https://bit.ly/2RB0oJP

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

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

AFFORDABLE LIGHT SPINNING COMBO...

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

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

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