Smallmouth are amazing! They’re aggressive, even in cold water. They’re willing to migrate huge distances for food. When you set the hook they give you a ride that is unrivaled by the other bass. There is little wonder why so many anglers love Smallmouth bass fishing. Targeting these predators requires a finesse touch and some unique gear that is often overlooked for the other bass species.
While you can catch a smallmouth on virtually anything, the fish tend to favor clearer water and a true finesse touch will increase your odds dramatically. In today’s video Tim dives into his favorite finesse tactics and equipment for consistently targeting these bronze backs.
Below is a breakdown of the gear he discussed in order of appearance. The links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.
Finesse Swimbaits…
-Keitech Fat Swing Impact 4.3 and 3.8: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v
Colors: Chartreuse Blue, Crystal Shad, Goby, Smallmouth Magic
-Tactical Finesse Swimbait Head 3/8 oz: http://bit.ly/2Pqrq3n
-2.8 keitech Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v
Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl, Tennessee Shad
-Dirty Jigs 1/8 oz Guppy Head 1/0: http://bit.ly/2nyUJRS
-Megabass 3″ Spark Shad: http://bit.ly/2XcLZk4
Colors: Purple Haze, Real, Silver Shad
-Megabass 1/16 oz Okashira Head: http://bit.ly/2EpluSA
-Megabass Dark Sleeper 2.4″ and 3″: http://bit.ly/2TyR1GT
Colors: Donko, Haze, Hanahaze Wakasagi
Spy Baits…
-Duo Realis Spin Bait 80: http://bit.ly/2oeVG1m
Colors: Ghost SX Shad, BK Ayu, Ghost Minnow
-Duo Realis Spin Bait 90: http://bit.ly/2nhw56N
Colors: Ghost Minnow, Purple Reign AM, Shiner AM
Hair Jigs…
-Outkast Tackle Feider Fly 3/32 (Black): http://bit.ly/2G7TBwj
Dropshot Worms…
-Big Bite Baits Smallie Smasher: http://bit.ly/2ZpCOCY
Colors: Chick Magnet, Green Pump Purp, Smoke Purp Flake
-Strike King Half Shell: http://bit.ly/2iR9awm
Colors: Morning Dawn, Magic, TW Green Pumpkin
Dropshot Rigging…
Light Wire Hook- Owner Mosquito Light (Size 1, 2): http://bit.ly/2zQVKx3
Medium Wire Hook- Trokar Dropshot (Size 1, 2): http://bit.ly/2ahxJOr
Tungsten Tie-On Weight- Swagger Tear Drop (3/16): http://bit.ly/37AVcrx
Tungsten Dropshot Weight- Swagger Tear Drop (3/16): http://bit.ly/2V2B63h
Tubes…
-Dry Creek Tournament Tube 3.5″: http://bit.ly/2cJwI6r
Colors: Old Ugly, Mocha Copper Pepper, Crazy Eddie
-Big Bite Tour Tube 3.5″: http://bit.ly/32e23VR
Colors: Tilapia, Green Pumpkin Purple Copper Flk
Tube Heads…
-Bite me 60 degree Flat Eye Head (3/16): http://bit.ly/2diyVXK
-Provider Tackle 90 degree (3/16): http://bit.ly/2OAvYRv
Z Man Ned Rig Baits…
-Z Man Finesse TRD: http://bit.ly/2hs4RtR
Colors: Green Pumpkin Goby, Canada Craw, Mud Bug
-Z Man TRD BugZ: http://bit.ly/2oiavEE
Colors: Green Pumpkin, Mud Bug, Hot Snakes
-Z Man TRD TicklerZ: http://bit.ly/2mGyDAC
Colors: Green Pumpkin Goby, Canada Craw, Mud Bug
Other Ned Rig Worms…
-Xzone Ned Zone stick Bait 3″: http://bit.ly/2mRiYhF
Colors: 309, Green Pump Purple, Minnow Magic
-Roboworm Ned Worm 3″: http://bit.ly/2j9F0Xy
Colors: Desert Craw, TW Black Blue Pumpkin
-Missile Baits Ned Bomb: http://bit.ly/2XCOGwd
Colors: Super Bug, Bluetonium Green Pumpkin Core
Ned Heads…
Tungsten- Swagger Flanders Head 1/6 oz: http://bit.ly/2KcIB6M
Lead- Z Man Ned LockZ HD Head: http://bit.ly/2kIgRYK
Stick Baits…
-5″ Yamamoto Senko: http://bit.ly/2axAmNS
Colors: Baby Bass, Crushed Goby, Electric Worm
-5″ Yum Dinger: http://bit.ly/2J8nMrF
Colors: Elders Magic, Green Pumpkin, Ozark Smoke
Stick Bait Rigging…
-G7 O-Rings 7MM: http://bit.ly/2PWEkUs
-G7 O Ring Tool: http://bit.ly/2PRMNrG
-Owner Jungle Wacky Weedless Hook: https://bit.ly/2VKZl9U
-Gamakatsu Finesse Wide Gap Hook: http://bit.ly/2aKGmHM
Tim’s Favorite Keitech Combo…
Rod- G Loomis GLX 853C JWR: http://bit.ly/2gqziwT
Reel- Shimano Chronarch MGL HG: http://bit.ly/2n8DghB
Line- Sunline Sniper 12 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju
Tim’s Favorite Ultra-Finesse Combo…
Rod- Shimano Conquest 902S SJR: http://bit.ly/2BiGUNi
Reel- Shimano Exsence 3000: http://bit.ly/2iMtscV
Line- Sunline SX1 Braid 10 lb: http://bit.ly/2tn8EzQ
Leader- Sunline Sniper 6 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju
Tim’s Feider Combo…
Rod- Daiwa Tatula Elite AGS 7’6″ ML: http://bit.ly/2QHupT9
Reel- Shimano Stradic CI4+ 2500: http://bit.ly/2gu84t7
Line- Sunline 6 lb Sniper Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju
NEW Tactical Bassin Apparel…
TacticalBassin Reaper Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2TwBWs7
TacticalBassin Shadow Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2FVD9Rs
TacticalBassin Sun Shirt: http://bit.ly/2TvFMBD
TacticalBassin Hooded Sun Shirt: http://bit.ly/38cVi9G
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