BUYER'S GUIDE: HOVER STROLLING AND MID STROLLING!

These are two of the fastest growing trends in bass fishing! While neither is new, both are exploding onto the scene and you should take notice! Today we're exploring the finesse technique known as "hover strolling", along with the power technique known as "mid strolling". Both are effective and after today, you'll understand how to apply them to your fishing.

Hover strolling is a finesse presentation that allows small soft plastics to fall with an irregular gliding and spiraling action. You can also work these baits through the water column with a gentle slack line shaking motion. Mid strolling is very similar but employs heavier jigheads and involves more aggressive shaking to draw a reaction strike from cautious fish.

Below you'll find links to all the gear the guys discussed in the video. We've separated it by category and included our favorite sizes, colors, and equipment 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...

•Casting Reel Buyer's Guide: https://youtu.be/EHi18PwH4mU

•Hard Swimbait Buyer's Guide: https://youtu.be/g314S4ZyT6g

•Bait Finesse Buyer's Guide: https://youtu.be/bEXFgo5YaRU

•Jerkbait Buyer's Guide: https://youtu.be/o8C9jW4Lxtk

•Crankbait Buyer's Guide: https://youtu.be/AELQ1tVC-DI

•Chatterbait Buyer's Guide: https://youtu.be/tRz6bTRPpxM

•Spinnerbait Buyer's Guide: https://youtu.be/WboTfeT6t5Y

•Dropshot Buyer's Guide: https://youtu.be/tm7GqAxVePY

•Jig Fishing Buyer's Guide: https://youtu.be/lESY9QQngqE

HOVER STROLLING BAITS...

•Yamamoto 4" Senko: https://bit.ly/2axAmNS

Colors: Natural Shad, Baby Bass

•Roboworm 4" Sculpin: https://bit.ly/39hyrzL

Colors: Hologram Shad, Oxblood Light Red

•ZMan 4" Jerk Shadz: https://bit.ly/3yRocN0

Colors: Bad Shad, The Deal

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

Colors: Smokin Shad, Albino

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

Colors: Green Pumpkin, The Deal

HOVER STROLLING HOOKS AND TERMINAL…

•Ryugi Hover Shot Hook: https://bit.ly/3QRk4UJ

Size: 3, 2

•Ryugi Weedless Hover Shot Hook: https://bit.ly/3MUFaR8

Size: 2, 1

•Reins Tungsten Nail: https://bit.ly/3Qvfv3Z

Size: 3/32 - 1/96

•Gambler Hover Hook: https://bit.ly/3QTmjHd

Size: 1/16 - 1/8

•Core Tackle Weedless Hover Rig: https://bit.ly/3sefRSc

Size: 1/32 - 3/32

DAMIKI RIG...

•Damiki Rig Jighead: https://bit.ly/2tg1ajm

Size: 1/8 - 3/8

•Damiki Armor Shad: https://bit.ly/2VQ7g6o

Size: 2.5 - 3"

MID STROLLING HEADS...

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

Sizes: 1/8 - 1/4 with 1/0, 3/8 with 3/0

•Owner Ultra Darter Head: https://bit.ly/2nvNGxp

Sizes: 3/16 - 1/4 oz

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

Sizes: 3/8 oz

MID STROLLING BAITS...

•Yamamoto Scope Shad: https://bit.ly/3MVUjBH

Colors: Natural Shad, Sexy Shad

•Duo Realis 3" Finder Shad: https://bit.ly/47EAYws

Colors: Smoke Silver Purple, Ice Fish

•Hog Farmer 3.5" Spunk Shad: https://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Colors: Electric Shad, Ghost Minnow

•Crush City FreeLoader: https://bit.ly/3QWwj4b

Colors: Green Shad, Albino Shad

•Deps Sakamata Shad: https://bit.ly/3QMt9yd

Colors: Electric Shad, Silver Shad, Reservoir Shad

TIM'S HOVER STROLLING COMBO...

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

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

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

AFFORDABLE HOVER STROLLING 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

MATT'S MID STROLLING COMBO...

Rod– Daiwa STEEZ AGS 7'6" MLL: https://bit.ly/44wVwFk

Reel– Daiwa Certate LT 2500: https://bit.ly/35Kclij

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

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

FINESSE MID STROLLING COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 6'8" Medium: https://bit.ly/2osaj3q

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

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

Leader– Sunline Super FC (7 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

Neko Rig Fishing: Everything You Need To Know To Catch Bass!

The Neko Rig is a very adaptable technique! We love to power fish in the Fall but this finesse presentations is always on deck! The Neko rig can be fished shallow, deep, or around cover. Its simple to rig, easy to fish, and bass love it! Here's what you need to know about this overlooked technique.

The key to the Neko presentation is the rigging. Once you've got that part dialed, the rest is very simple. Its naturally a very adaptable presentation but with a few simple modifications it becomes even more universal! Today we're covering how we set up the rig, our favorite baits for the presentation, and a few tricks we use to get more bites.

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

SIMPLE NEKO RIGGING COMPONENTS...

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

Color: Electric Shad, Natural Shad

Weight– Swagger Tackle Pagoda: http://bit.ly/2iGNSFW

Size: 3/32 oz

Rings– VMC Crossover Ring: https://bit.ly/3w0NYdz

Size: 7

Hook– Owner Sniper Finesse Weedless: https://bit.ly/2zXirRH

Size: 1

CROSSOVER PLIERS...

•VMC Crossover Pliers: https://bit.ly/3ipm9HN

•VMC Crossover Rings: https://bit.ly/3w0NYdz

UNIQUE SOFT PLASTICS...

•Damiki Stinger Worm 6": https://bit.ly/3QQrRDv

Colors: Green pumpkin Black

•Missile Baits Quiver Worm: https://bit.ly/2xehVgx

Color: Hillbilly Magic

•Damiki 3" Armor Shad: https://bit.ly/2VQ7g6o

Color: American Shad, RB Blue Pearl

TERMINAL BOX...

•Spro Terminal Box: https://bit.ly/3L9Y03F

TUNGSTEN NAIL WEIGHTS...

•Reins Tungsten Nail: https://bit.ly/3Qvfv3Z

•Swagger Tackle Pagoda: http://bit.ly/2iGNSFW

TIM'S NEKO COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis NRX+ 852S JWR: https://bit.ly/2dX9zjv

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

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

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

NEKO RIG BFS COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 6'8" Light: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

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

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

BUDGET NEKO RIG COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Bass X 7'1" Medium: https://bit.ly/3xi0ren

Reel– Shimano Miravel 3000: https://bit.ly/3QZnwL5

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

Best Finesse Baits For Fall Bass Fishing!

These baits can save your Fall fishing! Not every day has perfect weather or great fishing but if you know how to adapt, you can still have a great time on the water! Turning to finesse can save your day and it doesn't have to be boring. From underspins and spy baits, to senkos and micro jigs, these baits will help you catch fish when nothing else will!

Fall is supposed to be awesome fishing, and most days it is. Unfortunately Fall also brings changing conditions, nasty weather, cold snaps, and post frontal conditions. When the going gets tough you have to adapt. We have a variety of baits we turn to under these conditions and they've saved our fishing countless times. Today Tim is breaking down his all time favorites and explaining how he uses each method effectively.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear Tim discussed in the video. We've even included our favorite Fall colors for each. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

FINESSE UNDERSPIN...

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

Size: 1/8 - 1/4 oz

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

Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

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

Colors: Albino, Silver Shad, Real

SPY BAIT...

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

Colors: BK Ayu, Ghost Minnow, Blue Hitch

•Nishine Baby Abino: https://bit.ly/3sb4xDe

Colors: Ghost Shad, Wakasagi

DROPSHOT WORMS...

•Reins 3.5" Bubbling Shaker: https://bit.ly/3OMsKMs

Colors: Natural Pro Blue, Morning Dawn

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

Colors: Electric Shad, Minnow Magic

•Netbait 3.5" Flat Sided Shad: https://bit.ly/3OBN9AW

Colors: Dark Shad, Grey Ghost

DROPSHOT COMPONENTS...

Hook– Owner Mosquito Light: https://bit.ly/2zQVKx3

Size: 2

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

Size: 1/4 oz

THE SENKO...

•Yamamoto 5" Senko: https://bit.ly/2axAmNS

Colors: Green Pumpkin Black Flake, Natural Shad

Hook– Hayabusa WRM201 Weedless Wacky: https://bit.ly/3UjDZx0

Size: 1/0

Rings– VMC Crossover Ring: https://bit.ly/3w0NYdz

Size: 5

Weighted– Gamakatsu G–Finesse Wacky: https://bit.ly/3O9yOw7

Size: 1/8 oz

MICRO JIG...

Jig– Missile Baits Micro Football: https://bit.ly/3osY6wA

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Dill Pickle

Trailer– Netbait Tiny Paca Chunk: http://bit.ly/2d8mIXx

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Natural Craw

Trailer– Zman TRD Bugz: https://bit.ly/2oiavEE

Colors: Canada Craw, Mud Bug

NED RIG...

•MissileBaits NedBomb: https://bit.ly/2XCOGwd

Colors: Fishaliscious, Bluetonium Green Pumpkin Core

•Zman Finesse TRD: https://bit.ly/3d8bmBm

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Green Pumpkin Goby

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

Colors: Electric Shad, Baby Bass

MID STROLLING...

•ZMan Jerk Shadz: https://bit.ly/3yRocN0

Colors: Bad Shad, Smelt

•Gamakatsu Ball Head Jig: https://bit.ly/2dJAhec

Size: 1/8 oz

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

Free Rig Fishing For Fall Bass! (On The Water How To)

Come along on the boat as we fish the "Free Rig" for Fall bass! Have you tried the "Free Rig" yet? This is a great time of year to use this presenation! Think of this rig as a finesse version of a Texas Rig or Carolina Rig. It's a fish catcher and you should give it a try!

The Free Rig isn't new, but is continuing to gain popularity, especially as grass begins dying back in the Fall. This rig really shines around lay downs, docks, and other hard cover.  The benefit of this rig is it allows your bait to fall very slowly, allowing a natural presentation, while still keeping great bottom contact.

Below you'll find links to the baits and gear the guys were using. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

UNDERSPIN...

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

Size: 3/16 oz

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

Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl

FREE RIG...

Bait– XZone Adrenaline Craw Jr (3.5"): https://bit.ly/3ebTO5h

Colors: 309, Green Pumpkin

Hook– Owner Cover Shot HD: https://bit.ly/36Gunbf

Size: 1/0

Weight– Reins Slim Dropshot: https://bit.ly/3trRvVU

Size: 1/4 oz

SWIMBAIT...

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

Color: White Back Shad, Ghost Shad Solid

WEIGHTED SENKO...

Bait– Yamamoto 5" Senko: https://bit.ly/2axAmNS

Color: Green pumpkin

Rings– VMC Crossover Ring: https://bit.ly/3w0NYdz

Size: 5

Hook– Reins Tungsten Wacky: https://bit.ly/46NmgCS

Size: 1/8 oz

FREE RIG COMBO...

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

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

Line– Sufix 131 Braid (30 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF

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

BFS FREE RIG COMBO...

Rod– Cashion 6'10" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/3mLIIes

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

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

BUDGET FRIENDLY COMBO...

Rod– Shimano SLX 6'10" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2mGp1Vc

Reel– Shimano SLX 150 A (HG): https://bit.ly/2NfdOnk

Line– Sunline FC (12 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