Must Try Tricks For Fall Finesse Fishing!
These finesse fishing tricks will help you catch more fish! Don't just throw the same old lures hoping the bass suddenly change. This Fall, if you face tough conditions, try one of these tips to get more bites. We love to power fish but when its time for finesse, we go all in! From unique shapes and profiles, to actions and colors that other anglers aren't throwing, this will help you get the next bite when things get tough.
When faced with tough conditions Tim uses a 2-pronged approach to get consistent bites. He rigs a bait that will suspend off the bottom, and another that will make bottom contact. He's got a handful of baits to choose from in each category but making sure both are covered is the key. As is often the case, this topic started off very simple with 4 bait recommendations but we can rarely resist the temptation to go down the rabbit hole so before it was over Tim was giving away tips on a dozen different options that each have a time and place in your bass fishing line up.
Below you'll find links to all the baits, including the components we use to rig them. We've also included a couple of our favorite finesse fishing rod and reel combos. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.
DROPSHOT BAITS...
-Hazedong Shad 3": http://bit.ly/2CIwgzt
Colors: Ghost Shad, Shio Kosho, Disco Stain
-Keitech Easy Shiner 3.5": http://bit.ly/2bxJK6H
Colors: Electric Shad, Crystal Shad, Sexy Shad
-Zoom Super Fluke Jr: http://bit.ly/2aqys0H
Colors: Albino, Smokin Shad
-Big Bite Smallie Smasher: http://bit.ly/2ZpCOCY
Colors: Green Pumpkin Purp Flk, Chick Magnet
-Netbait STH Stumpy Crush Worm: https://bit.ly/3BxySOs
Colors: Goby Pearl, Bang, Smokin Joe
DROPSHOT RIGGING...
-Owner Mosquito Light (Size 1): http://bit.ly/2zQVKx3
-Gamakatsu Aaron Martens (Size 1): http://bit.ly/2zGX441
-Swagger Tungsten Pencil 1/4 oz: http://bit.ly/2UY7cgx
NEKO RIG/ SHAKY HEAD WORMS...
-Missile Baits Quiver Worm 6.5": https://bit.ly/2xehVgx
Colors: Hillbilly Magic, Super Bug
-Yamamoto Senko 5": http://bit.ly/2axAmNS
Colors: 956 (Wtrmln copper org/red), Green Pumpkin Purp Copper
-Netbait T-Mac Worm: http://bit.ly/2jndwj9
Colors: Junebug, Tilapia Magic, Texas Craw
NEKO RIGGING...
Weight- Swagger Tungsten Pagoda: http://bit.ly/2iGNSFW
Hook- Owner Neko Weedless (1/0): https://bit.ly/2zXirRH
Pliers- VMC Crossover Pliers: https://bit.ly/3ipm9HN
O Rings- VMC Crossover 6MM: https://bit.ly/3w0NYdz
SHAKY HEAD RIGGING...
-Dirty Jigs Canterbury Shaky 3/16 oz: http://bit.ly/2aFOs0V
NED RIG...
Worm- Missile Baits NedBomb: http://bit.ly/2XCOGwd
Colors: Bluetonium Green Pumpkin Core, Watermelon Red Core, MM3
Hook- Swagger Tungsten Flanders 1/10th: http://bit.ly/2KcIB6M
TUBES...
-Savage Gear Goby Tube: https://bit.ly/33QGXzy
Colors: Light Pump Black Purp Silver, Green Pumpkin
-STH 2.5" Tube: https://bit.ly/3aU0oeU
Colors: Dark Melon Purple, Green Pumpkin, Juvenile Goby
TUBE HEADS...
-Blade Runner Inhaler Head: https://bit.ly/2NX7nYr
(1/8 oz for the 2.5" Tube)
-Bite Me Flat Eye 1/4 oz: http://bit.ly/2diyVXK
FINESSE SWIMBAITS...
-Keitech 2.8" Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v
Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad
-Keitech Easy Shiner 3.5": http://bit.ly/2bxJK6H
Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad
-Damiki Armor Shad 3": http://bit.ly/2KtPDAT
Colors: American Shad, RP Blue Pearl, Pure Gill
FINESSE SWIMBAIT HEADS...
-Dirty Jigs Guppy 1/8 oz: http://bit.ly/2nyUJRS
-Megabass Okashira Screw Head: http://bit.ly/2EpluSA
UV GLUE...
-Loon UV Knot Sense: https://bit.ly/2ZFv0h9
HIGH-END FINESSE COMBO...
Rod- Shimano Poison Adrena 6'10" UL: https://bit.ly/388U0PD
Reel- Shimano Stella 2500: http://bit.ly/2U8Pkzg
Line- Sunline SX1 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2tn8EzQ
Leader- Sunline Super FC 6 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju
"BANG FOR THE BUCK" FINESSE COMBO...
Rod- Shimano Expride 6'10" Medium Light: http://bit.ly/2osaj3q
Reel- Shimano Vanford 2500: https://bit.ly/2gu84t7
Line- Power Pro Braided 10 lb: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b
Leader- Sunline Super FC 7 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju
BUDGET FINESSE COMBO...
Rod- Shimano Intenza 7' Medium Light: http://bit.ly/2s7kaQn
Reel- Shimano Nasci FC 2500: https://bit.ly/2g278cC
Line- Sunline Super FC 8 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