Texas Rig Tricks To Catch More Bass! (BEGINNER And ADVANCED)

Many anglers fail to understand how adaptable the Texas Rig really is. They may give it a few minutes without a bite and move on, never realizing what could have been with some minor changes. Today we're covering the different types of baits we use to fine tune the bite in different situations, ways that we modify the rig, and key baits that out fish all the others when things get tough.

The Texas Rig needs to be a staple in your bass fishing arsenal. From tiny bfs baits to heavy cover flipping, this rig will load the boat every month of the year if you understand how to leverage its fish catching ability. Pay close attention to Matt's favorite baits from each category as he goes in-depth about using this technique. 

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

CREATURE BAITS... 

-Zoom Midsize Brush Hog: https://bit.ly/35Wtmst

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Watermelon Seed, Watermelon Candy

-Reaction Innovations Man Bear Pig: http://bit.ly/2s51oIV

Colors: Hematoma, Tramp Stamp, Green Pumpkin

-Netbait 4" Paca Slim: http://bit.ly/2M5cuGF

Colors: Black Shadow Flare, Green Pumpkin, Alabama Craw

-Keitech Crazy Flapper 3.6 or 4.4: http://bit.ly/2c3cXrp

Colors: Double Trouble, Green Pumpkin Fire, Green Pumpkin

STICK BAITS...

-Yamamoto Senko: http://bit.ly/2axAmNS

Colors: Green Pumpkin Blk Flk, Green Pumpkin Watermelon Lam, Baby Bass

Sizes: 5" and 6"

CURLY TAIL WORMS... 

-Zoom Ol' Monster: http://bit.ly/2adPtjs

Colors: Junebug, Candy Bug, Junebug Red

-Netbait C-Mac Curly Tail: https://bit.ly/2OxtIzR

Colors: Junebug, Red Bug

-Keitech MadWag 8" Long: https://bit.ly/3dkFMLl

Colors: JuneBug, Blue Fleck

DEAD ACTION/PROFILE BAITS... 

-Reaction Innovations Sweet Beaver: http://bit.ly/29W3RZW

Colors: Tramp Stamp, Green Pumpkin Red

-Big Bite Baits BFE: https://bit.ly/2Ce0tf7

Colors: Tilapia, Hematoma, Green Pumpkin

-13 Fishing Ear Tail Invader: https://bit.ly/3vdNznG

Colors: Black and Tan, Cold Cuts, OG Sour

-Big Bite Baits Flying Squirrel: http://bit.ly/2sn1FaT

Colors: Tilapia, Tilapia Magic, Watermelon Red

FINESSE BAITS...

-Zman TRD CrawZ: http://bit.ly/2U9vx6P

Colors: MudBug, Green Pumpkin, Green Pumpkin Orange

-Zman TRD BugZ: http://bit.ly/2oiavEE

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Canada Craw, Mud Bug

-Molix Freaky Flex: https://bit.ly/3yfpl0D

Colors: Watermelon Candy, Green Pumpkin

TEXAS RIG WEIGHTS AND PEGS... 

-Swagger Tungsten Vader Worm Weights: https://bit.ly/3c28mks

-Swagger Tungsten Vader Flippin Weights: http://bit.ly/2NjDYtV

-VMC Sinker Stops: https://bit.ly/38XLQd4

TEXAS RIG HOOKS...

All Around and Big Worm- Gamakatsu Superline EWG: http://bit.ly/2ac92XG

Light All Around- Gamakatsu EWG Wide Gap: http://bit.ly/2d07gvp

Punching- Owner HayMaker Wide Gap: https://bit.ly/3Muie8j

Punching- Owner Jungle Wide Gap: http://bit.ly/2sBsR1Z

BFS and Big Worm- Owner Rig-N-Hook: http://bit.ly/2BnniXN

BFS - Owner J Light: https://bit.ly/3HDg0SH

FAVORITE PUNCHING COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Expride 7'11" XH: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel- Metanium MGL 150B (XG): https://bit.ly/34HlAAk

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 65 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

ALL-AROUND TEXAS RIG COMBO... 

Rod- G Loomis GLX 894C JWR: http://bit.ly/2gqziwT

Reel- Shimano Curado 200K HG: http://bit.ly/2tHewEh

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 50 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 20 lb Mono: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

BAIT FINESSE TEXAS RIG 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: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BUDGET TEXAS RIG COMBO... 

Rod- St. Croix Bass X 7'4" Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/2r0xWAs 

Reel- Shimano SLX 150 (HG): http://bit.ly/2NfdOnk

Line- Sunline Super FC 15 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

WANT TACTICALBASSIN GEAR??

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Spring Buyer's Guide: Worms, Creatures, Neds, Tubes, and Swimbaits!

In video #4 of our Spring Buyer's Guide Series we're talking soft baits for Bass! Stick baits, curly tail worms, Neds, creatures, tubes, swimbaits, and more! We took the main bait categories for Spring, then assembled our favorite baits for each. These are baits you can rely on the next time you hit the water. 

Walk into any tackle shop and there are walls and walls of soft plastics. With 1000s of soft baits on the market, its impossible to know where to start. From a distance its overwhelming but if we focus on each style of bait, we can easily narrow it down to a few key baits that catch the majority of the fish.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits shown in the video. We've included our favorite sizes and colors for each to help you make the best selections. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of the different baits. 

STICK BAITS... 

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

Colors: Green Pumpkin Watermelon Laminate, Natural Shad, Green Pumpkin Blk

-Yamamoto 6" Senko: http://bit.ly/2axAmNS

Colors: Green Pumpkin Blk, Green Pumpkin Watermelon Laminate

-Magnum Worms 10" Mag Stick: http://bit.ly/2KBhPWU

Colors: Black Blue, Green Pumpkin, Junebug

BIG WORMS... 

-Zoom Ol' Monster: http://bit.ly/2adPtjs

Colors: Junebug Red, JuneBug, Green Pumpkin

-Keitech Mad Wags Long: https://bit.ly/3dkFMLl

Colors: Junebug, Green Pumpkin Pepper, Plum

-Big Bite Bait Tour Swim: https://bit.ly/3ut2QR1

Colors: Purpletoma, 1099, Tilapia

DROPSHOT WORMS... 

-Roboworm 6" Straight Tail: http://bit.ly/2asZyH3

Colors: MMIII, Margarita Mutilator, Pro Staff Peoples Worm

-Big Bite Baits Smallie Smasher: http://bit.ly/2ZpCOCY

Colors: Grn Pump Org Blk, Purp prl, Chick Magnet, Green Pumpkin Purple

-Netbait STH Crush Worm: https://bit.ly/3s5BcIn

Colors: Smokin Joe, Green Pumpkin, LON Goby Pearl

NED RIG... 

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

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Green Pumpkin Goby, MudBug

-Zman TicklerZ: http://bit.ly/2mGyDAC

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Drews Craw, Canada Craw

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

Colors: Desert Craw, TW Black Blue Pumpkin, Twilight

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

Colors: Green Pumpkin Purple Copper, Mojito, MudBug

TUBE BAITS... 

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

Colors: Green Pumpkin Orange Firetail, Green Pumpkin Blue

-Netbait STH Finesse Tube: https://bit.ly/3aU0oeU

Colors: Juvenile Goby, Dark Melon Purple, Ten Point

PADDLE TAIL SWIMBAITS... 

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

Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad

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

Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Sexy Shad, Tennessee Shad

-Gambler EZ Swimmer: https://bit.ly/2OLlyUf

Colors: Gold Rush, New Shad, Tennessee Shad

CREATURE BAITS...

-Reaction Innovations Man Bear Pig: http://bit.ly/2s51oIV

Colors: Hematoma, Magic Craw Swirl, Payback

-Big Bite Baits BFE: https://bit.ly/2Ce0tf7

Colors: Tilapia, Black Blue Flake, Green Pumpkin

-Reaction Innovations Sweet Beaver: http://bit.ly/29W3RZW

Colors: Magic Craw Swirl, Green Pumpkin Red, Tramp Stamp

-Netbait Paca Slim: http://bit.ly/2M5cuGF

Colors: Okeechobee Craw, Green Pumpkin, Black Shadow

FAVORITE TERMINAL FOR RIGGING... 

Wide Gap- Gamakatsu Superline (4/0): http://bit.ly/2ac92XG

Oversize- Owner Jungle Wide Gap (4/0): http://bit.ly/2sBsR1Z

Wacky- Gamakatsu Finesse Wide Gap (1/0): http://bit.ly/2aKGmHM

Dropshot- Owner Mosquito Light (size 1): http://bit.ly/2zQVKx3

Ned- Swagger Flanders (1/10th): http://bit.ly/2KcIB6M

Tube- Blade Runner Inhaler (1/0): https://bit.ly/2NX7nYr

Swimbait- Dirty Jigs Matt Allen (3/8): http://bit.ly/29RrTYN

Weedless Swimbait- Owner Beast (4/0): http://bit.ly/2ancP66

WANT TACTICALBASSIN GEAR??

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2022 Gear Review - Shimano Expride B + New Crankbaits, Jerkbaits, and Creatures!

They're here!! Who's ready to check out the latest rods, swimbaits, hard baits, and soft baits to hit the market?! Its no secret that we're tackle addicts! We spend countless hours each week tracking down the newest gear from around the globe so we can put it through the paces! Some of it turns out to be junk, some of it is amazing and the best of the best make it into our gear review videos.

Today's video begins with the all new Shimano Expride B line of rods. We've been fanatical about Expride since the original series and have been blown away each time an updated version has come out. Shimano continues to advance the performance and sensitivity while still keeping the price affordable. 

From there we branch into a variety of new hard baits. From flash boosting jerkbaits to hard knocking crankbaits, there are some great new additions. On the softbait side, there are several downsized creatures to check out and just in time for the pre spawn, Mike Bucca has introduced a medium-sinking version of the Bacca Burrito. 

Below you'll find links to all the baits and equipment in the video. Many items are in stock today, those that aren't can be pre-ordered. For the Expride B's we've included some of our favorite models as a reference if you don't know where to start. 

RODS...

-Shimano Expride B Casting Rods: https://bit.ly/32IrXqE

Favorite Models: 6'10" Medium, 7'2" ML, 7'3" XH 

-Shimano Expride B Spinning Rods: https://bit.ly/3AFcaFF

Favorite Models: 7'2" ML, 7' Light 

JERKBAITS...

-Shimano World Minnow Jerkbait: https://bit.ly/3Fwg9F6

-Shimano World Diver Jerkbait: https://bit.ly/3o1BwrR

CRANKBAITS...

-Strike King 6XD Hard Knock: https://bit.ly/3rTd1OZ

SOFT BAITS... 

-Strike King Midsize Rage Bug: https://bit.ly/3HanGLB

-XZone Adrenaline Craw 3.5": https://bit.ly/3ebTO5h

SWIMBAITS... 

-Bucca's Bacca Burrito (Medium Sink): https://bit.ly/3AFcV1t

WANT TACTICALBASSIN GEAR??

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How To Fish A Shaky Head - Everything You Need To Know! (Beginner To Advanced)

Every bass fisherman should know how to fish a shaky head. We're going to give you the beginner basics, as well as some very advanced information on head shapes, line ties, worms, and creatures. Whether you're a brand new angler or a tournament pro, there is information here that will help you catch more fish!

If you just want to catch a few fish on a shakey head, a basic head and a 6" straight tail worm will almost always get the job done. But if you're ready to jump down the rabbit hole with us, we look at 4 factors when choosing our heads. The head style,  the hook brand (and shape), the keeper system, and the line tie. When it comes to baits we look at bait size, color, tail shape, and ability to float. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and heads discussed in the video. We've included sizes, exact color recommendations, and any other pertinent information to help you make your best selections. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

IF YOU ONLY WANT ONE... 

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

Color: Green Pumpkin Neon

Head- Dirty Jigs Stand Up Finesse 1/8 oz: https://bit.ly/3fUYNby

Color: Green Pumpkin

FAVORITE HEADS BY SITUATION...

Skipping- Canterbury Shaky 1/8 oz: http://bit.ly/2aFOs0V

Do Everything- Stand Up Finesse Head 3/16 oz: https://bit.ly/3fUYNby

Offshore Structure- Owner Shaky Ultrahead 1/4 oz: http://bit.ly/2iofJdg

SPECIALTY HEADS...

Exposed Hook- Picasso Rhino Head 1/4 oz: https://bit.ly/3CM8J0t

Tungsten- Swagger Tungsten Shaky 3/16 oz: https://bit.ly/3AH6fyk

MAGNUM HEADS BY SITUATION... 

Mag Worms In Cover- Strike King Mag Jig 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2xw54pW

Mag Worms In Open- Hog Farmer Mag Shaky 1/2 oz: https://bit.ly/2Ylm79I

STRAIGHT TAIL WORMS... 

-Roboworm 6" Straight Tail: http://bit.ly/2asZyH3

Colors: Green pumpkin Neon, MMIII, Oxblood Light Red

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

Colors: Green Pumpkin Neon, MMIII, Oxblood Light Red

-Big Bite Squirrel Tail Worm: https://bit.ly/3c7I9Ui

Colors: Green Pumpkin, June Bug Red, Tilapia

-Netbait T-Mac 6.5": http://bit.ly/2jndwj9

Colors: Junebug, Green Pumpkin, Texas Craw

-Magnum Baits Wormser 6": https://bit.ly/2XM1naf

Colors: PNW, Delta Dark Purple, Green Pumpkin

MAGNUM WORMS... 

-Magnum Baits Wormser 8.5": https://bit.ly/2XM1naf

Colors: Oxblood, Delta Dark Purple, Green Pumpkin

-Yum Might Worm: https://bit.ly/2Yajojh

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Junebug, Red Bug

-Strike King 8" Bull Worm: http://bit.ly/2Iqhy3w

Colors: Junebug, TW Green Pumpkin

-Strike King 10" Bull Worm: http://bit.ly/2IVzvuS

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Junebug

CREATURE BAITS...

-Big Bite Baits Flying Squirrel: http://bit.ly/2sn1FaT

Colors: Tilapia, Green Pumpkin

-Missile Baits D Stroyer: http://bit.ly/2QiTTrM

Colors: Super Bug, GP3

BAIT KNOCKERS... 

-Strikezone Pocket Knocker: http://bit.ly/2csyRVT

-Strikezone Magnum Pocket Knocker: https://bit.ly/3xPivLl

HIGH-END SHAKY COMBO...

Rod- St. Croix Legend Elite 7' Medium: http://bit.ly/2r3Wskp

Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL (HG): http://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

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

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

MAGNUM SHAKY COMBO...

Rod- Shimano Zodias 7'5" heavy: https://bit.ly/3aeQbYW

Reel- Shimano Curado 150 DC (HG): http://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 50 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader- 20 lb Maxima Ultragreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

BUDGET SHAKY HEAD COMBO...

Rod- Shimano SLX 7'2" Medium: http://bit.ly/2L3wppO

Reel- Shimano SLX XT (XG): http://bit.ly/2BRTYL8

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

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... 

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