Early Fall Bass Fishing! (Finesse Baits And Big Smallmouth)
We're exploring new water in search of big bass and taking you along for the ride on the Great Lakes! Don't miss any of the details as we adapt lure color, size, and retrieve to dial in a pattern for Smallmouth. Watch as the guys start off with power techniques like swimbaits and topwater but adapt with changing conditions, and continue catching fish with a ned rig, tube, and hair jig.
Fishing Lake Michigan is all about adapting to changing conditions. Today started out with wind, settled to slick calm and high sun, then a lightning storm blew in. With no history to rely on the guys had to adapt on the fly, trying different presentations and locations (they ran over 50 miles!) to keep catching fish. They caught fish all day long and were vocal about the choices they were making and reasoning behind them. If you want to understand the mindset behind fish catching, this video is for you!
Below you'll find links to all the baits used in the video. We've included the exact models, sizes, and colors for each presentation. As promised, we've also included the jerkbait colors we use to adapt to changing conditions. Finally, you'll find links to our favorite rod and reel combos from the day with exact specs on each model. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.
SWIMBAIT...
-Megabass Dark Sleeper 3" (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2TyR1GT
Color: Wakasagi, Donko
TOPWATER...
-Evergreen Shower Blows 105: http://bit.ly/2zIkqUH
Color: Bone, Skeleton Chartreuse
JERKBAIT...
-Megabass Vision 110: http://bit.ly/2j31TKb
Natural Colors: Ito Natural, Matte Shad, Clear Laker
Bold Colors: Elegy Bone, Western Clown, Wakin React
TUBE...
Bait- STH Finesse Tube 2.5: https://bit.ly/3aU0oeU
Color: Dark Melon Gold Purple, Dark Melon Gold
Head- Blade Runner Inhaler: https://bit.ly/2NX7nYr
Size: 1/8 oz 1/0 Hook
Alt. Head- Northland Tackle Short Shank: https://bit.ly/3AM4xwu
HAIR JIG...
-Andy's Custom Maribou Jig (1/8 oz): https://bit.ly/3uYqDsw
Color: Black
NED RIG...
Bait- Roboworm 3" Ned: http://bit.ly/2j9F0Xy
Color: Desert Craw
Head- Swagger Tungsten Flanders: http://bit.ly/2KcIB6M
Size: 1/10th with 1/0 Hook
DARK SLEEPER COMBO...
Rod- Megabass P5 Dark Sleeper: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY
Reel- Shimano Aldebaran MGL (HG): http://bit.ly/2fdX1Uy
Line- Sunline Fluorocarbon 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm
HAIR JIG COMBO... (Back Order Available)
Rod- G Loomis NRX+ 901 SJR: https://bit.ly/2RB0oJP
Reel- Shimano Sustain FJ 3000: https://bit.ly/3BQLlNP
Line- Sunline Super FC 6 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju
TUBE COMBO...
Rod- St. Croix Legend Extreme 7'6" Medium: https://bit.ly/37UhrKR
Reel- Shimano Vanford 2500: https://bit.ly/2gu84t7
Line- Sunline SX1 12 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2tn8EzQ
Leader- 6 lb Sunline Super FC: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju
JERKBAIT COMBO...
Rod- Shimano Expride 6'10" Medium: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL
Reel- Shimano Aldebaran MGL (HG): http://bit.ly/2fdX1Uy
Line- Sunline Super FC 10 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju
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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
