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Buyer's Guide: Ned Rig Baits And Tips For Year Round Success!

The Ned Rig has become the most popular finesse presentation in bass fishing! There is something about that little worm standing up on the bottom that just gets bit when nothing else will. With its surge in popularity, every major brand in the industry has jumped on board, offering a variety of “Ned” style baits. With all these new baits, its getting harder to know which baits you can count on to actually catch fish.

In today’s Buyer’s Guide we’ve narrowed it down to 7 baits and two heads to meet virtually any circumstance. If you want to narrow it down even further, you could pair it all the way down to two consistent baits then choose one “unique” bait to mix it up from time to time. This technique is very simple, don’t let the hundreds of baits coming to market fool you into overcomplicating it.

Below you’ll find links to our favorite baits, in order of appearance. We’ve also included our top colors for each bait, our favorite heads, and the rods and reels we use to throw them. The links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

Traditional Ned Baits…
-Z Man Finesse TRD: http://bit.ly/2hs4RtR
Colors: Green Pumpkin Goby, Green Pumpkin

-Roboworm 3″ Ned Worm: http://bit.ly/2j9F0Xy
Colors: MMIII, Desert Craw

Ned Baits with Action…
-Z Man TRD TicklerZ: http://bit.ly/2mGyDAC
Colors: Green Pumpkin, Drews Craw

-Missile Baits Ned Bomb: http://bit.ly/2XCOGwd
Colors: Bluetonium Green Pumpkin Core, Watermelon Red Core

-XZone Ned Zone: http://bit.ly/2mRiYhF
Colors: Summer Craw, Green Pumpkin Purple

Creature/Craw Baits…
Z Man TRD CrawZ: http://bit.ly/2U9vx6P
Colors: Green Pumpkin orange, Canda Craw

-Z Man TRD BugZ: http://bit.ly/2oiavEE
Colors: Sprayed Grass, Canada Craw

Ned Heads…
Tungsten- Swagger Flanders 1/10th oz: http://bit.ly/2KcIB6M
Lead- Owner Block Head 1/16 oz: http://bit.ly/2qL0A8n

Matt’s Ned Combo…
Rod- Shimano Expride 6’10” Medium Light: http://bit.ly/2osaj3q
Reel- Shimano Ultegra 1000: http://bit.ly/2nfApml
Line- Power Pro Braid 10 lb: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b
Leader- Sunline Sniper 6 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

Tim’s Ned Combo…
Rod- G Loomis Conquest 902: http://bit.ly/2BiGUNi
Reel- Shimano Stella 2500: http://bit.ly/2U8Pkzg
Line- Power Pro 10 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b
Leader- Sunline Sniper 5 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

Budget Ned Combo…
Rod- Shimano Intenza 7’6″ Light: http://bit.ly/2s7kaQn
Reel- Shimano Nasci 2500: http://bit.ly/2g278cC
Line- Sniper Fluorocarbon 6 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

NEW Tactical Bassin Apparel…
TacticalBassin Hat: https://bit.ly/31EYB8W
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

Previous Buyer’s Guides…
-Deep Diving Crankbaits: https://youtu.be/pZPEsvdSZBg
-Swimbaits: https://youtu.be/pvdpFgAbU8Q
-High End Combos: https://youtu.be/qsnnWKINVqM
-$500 Combos: https://youtu.be/GWyFdKu0nYc
-$400 Combos: https://youtu.be/1k3FyjCbSgI
-$200 Combos: https://youtu.be/mS5MZvmfrtE
-$100 Combos: https://youtu.be/-RXLi3Yd4QY
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Equipment We Use Daily…

Minn Kota Ultrex Trolling Motor: http://bit.ly/2vFQypW
Humminbird Solix 15 Electronics: https://bit.ly/35HuPRY
Minn Kota Talons: http://bit.ly/2F0QBSP
Hot Foot Throttle Control: http://bit.ly/2ob4kgO
Loc-R-Bar Boat Security: http://bit.ly/2CMF1NP

Favorite Storage Box: http://bit.ly/2fvjcFB
Favorite Split Ring Pliers: http://bit.ly/2fT4Qw0
Favorite life jacket: http://bit.ly/2odXXIP
Favorite sunglasses: http://bit.ly/2glE3eN
Hero8 Camera: http://bit.ly/37hVTX4
ElectroSamson Scale: http://bit.ly/2f7QgQ9
Frabill Net: https://bit.ly/3kdZ3kA
Lure Retriever: http://bit.ly/2TLTJc6
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If you plan to do any shopping, using our links before doing your shopping at Tackle Warehouse is the single greatest way to support us! You won’t be able to even see a difference but they’ll know you’re one of us!

#bassfishing #nedrig #finesse

Winter Bass Fishing: Finesse Tips To Keep Catching Fish!

Winter is coming fast! If your fish disappear as the water gets cold, there is hope! Over the years we’ve found a handful of key baits that get bit day after day, year after year, even when conditions are tough. If the Winter blues are setting in, turn to these proven choices to keep catching fish.

Many anglers quit fishing in the Winter. They turn to the woods or the couch to pass the days until Spring returns. Don’t be that guy! The lakes are incredibly peaceful in Winter and there are BIG bass to be caught! Some days you can still catch them on reaction baits but when the going gets tough, turning to finesse is a sure way to keep getting bit. Tim has a handful of baits including worms, jigs, and flies, that work everywhere he goes.

Below you’ll find a breakdown of all the baits he discussed in the video. We’ve included the rigging, the exact colors he relies on to keep getting bit, and some of the rods and reels he uses to stay successful. The links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

Dropshot Baits…
-Big Bite Smallie Smasher 3.5” (Green Pumpkin Purple Flake): http://bit.ly/2ZpCOCY
-Strike King Half Shell (Morning Dawn): http://bit.ly/2iR9awm
-Damiki Armor Shad Fluke (American Shad): http://bit.ly/2VQ7g6o

Dropshot Rigging…
Hook- Owner Mosquito Light (size 2): http://bit.ly/2zQVKx3
Weight- Swagger Tungsten Pencil (1/4 oz): http://bit.ly/2UY7cgx

Jigs…
Jig-Keitech Tungsten Football (Brown/Purple): http://bit.ly/2FDQ3o1
Trailer- Z Man TRD BugZ (Green Pumpkin): http://bit.ly/2oiavEE

Jig- Dirty Jigs Finesse Football 5/8 oz (Green Pumpkin Craw): http://bit.ly/2d2apsm
Trailer- Yamamoto 5” Double Tail (Green Pump purp copper): http://bit.ly/2db9w1p

Fly…
-Spro Phat Fly 1/8 (Grey Ghost): http://bit.ly/2mboisG

Neko Rig…
Bait- Yamamoto 5” Senko (Electric Shad): http://bit.ly/2axAmNS
Weight- Tungsten Pagoda Nail (1/16): http://bit.ly/2iGNSFW
Hook- Owner Weedless Sniper Finesse Neko (1/0): https://bit.ly/2zXirRH
Ring- G7 Protect Tube (7MM): http://bit.ly/2PWEkUs

Ned RIg…
Bait- Roboworm 3” Ned Worm (Green Pumpkin): http://bit.ly/2j9F0Xy
Bait- Z Man Finesse TRD (Green Pumpkin Goby): http://bit.ly/2hs4RtR
Tungsten Head- Swagger Flanders (1/10th): http://bit.ly/2KcIB6M
Lead Head- Owner Block Head (1/16th): http://bit.ly/2qL0A8n

Swimbait…
Head- Tactical Finesse Swimbait Head (3/8 oz): http://bit.ly/2Pqrq3n
Bait- Keitech 3.3 or 3.8 Fat Swing Impact (Electric Shad): http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v
Head- Dirty Jigs Guppy Head (1/8 oz): http://bit.ly/2nyUJRS
Bait- Keitech 2.8” Fat Swing Impact (TW Ghost Shad): http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v
Head- Cool Baits Down Under 1/8 oz (Black Silver): http://bit.ly/2boS7QA

Dropshot/Ned Rig Spinning Combo…
Rod- Shimano Expride 6’10” Medium Light: http://bit.ly/2osaj3q
Reel- Shimano Stradic CI4+ 2500: http://bit.ly/2gu84t7
Line- Sunline SX-1 12 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2tn8EzQ
Leader- Sunline Sniper 6 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

Finesse Jig/Swimbait Casting Combo…
Rod- G Loomis GLX 843C MBR: http://bit.ly/2gqziwT
Reel- Shimano Curado 150 DC HG: http://bit.ly/2yHtsp4
Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 30 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 12 lb Leader: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Budget Finesse Spinning Combo…
Rod- St. Croix Bass X 7’1″ Medium: http://bit.ly/2r69Sj6
Reel- Shimano Nasci 2500: http://bit.ly/2g278cC
Line- Power Pro 15 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b
Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 8 lb Leader: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

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NEW Tactical Bassin Apparel…
TacticalBassin Hat: https://bit.ly/31EYB8W
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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Equipment We Recommend…

Minn Kota Ultrex Trolling Motor: http://bit.ly/2vFQypW
Humminbird Solix 15 Electronics: https://bit.ly/35HuPRY
Minn Kota Talons: http://bit.ly/2F0QBSP
Hot Foot Throttle Control: http://bit.ly/2ob4kgO
Loc-R-Bar Boat Security: http://bit.ly/2CMF1NP

Favorite Storage Box: http://bit.ly/2fvjcFB
Favorite Split Ring Pliers: http://bit.ly/2fT4Qw0
Favorite life jacket: http://bit.ly/2odXXIP
Favorite sunglasses: http://bit.ly/2glE3eN
Hero8 Camera: http://bit.ly/37hVTX4
ElectroSamson Scale: http://bit.ly/2f7QgQ9
Frabill Net: https://bit.ly/3kdZ3kA
Lure Retriever: http://bit.ly/2TLTJc6
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If you plan to do any shopping, using our links before doing your shopping at Tackle Warehouse is the single greatest way to support us! You won’t be able to even see a difference but they’ll know you’re one of us!

#bassfishing #Winter #Finesse

5 Finesse Tactics For Fall Bass Fishing

When the Fall Transition gets tough, turning to finesse will save the day. It might even get that big kicker bass you’ve been looking for! Tim is an expert with finesse tactics and today he’s discussing the 5 rigs he turns to when the reaction bite shuts down. Do you have a favorite?

Tim’s 5 rigs include a dropshot, shaky head, ned rig, finesse swimbait, and finesse jig. He leans very strongly to the dropshot but each of these options has a key place in the arsenal. Pay attention to the details of his dropshot rigs including different hooks and baits to achieve different actions. While dropshot fishing isn’t glamorous its incredibly effective in the Fall and is capable of fooling the biggest bass in the school.

Below you’ll find links to all of the items discussed in the video. We’ve included color recommendations, weight and size preferences, as well as some of our favorite gear to throw these lures. All of the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

Texas-Rigged Dropshot…
Worm- Roboworm 4″ Fat (Prism Shad): http://bit.ly/2awYSxM
Other Colors: Hologram, Aaron’s Pro Shad
Hook- Owner Cover Shot (1/0): http://bit.ly/2ISr7bR
Weight- Swagger Tungsten Dropshot 1/4 oz (Black): http://bit.ly/2UY7cgx

Nose-Hooked Dropshot…
Worm- Roboworm Alive Shad (Hologram Shad): http://bit.ly/2kDNeYw
Other Colors: Prism Shad, Aarons Blue Smelt
Hook- Owner Mosquito Light (Size 1): http://bit.ly/2zQVKx3
Weight- Swagger Tungsten Dropshot 3/16 oz (Black): http://bit.ly/2UY7cgx

Other Great Dropshot Baits…
-Berkley Maxscent Flat Worm: https://bit.ly/3lAAorL
Colors: Black Shiner, Natural Shad, Smoke Black Purple
-Big Bite Baits Smallie Smasher: http://bit.ly/2ZpCOCY
Colors: Silver Smoke Blue, Smoke Purple Flake
-Damiki Armor Shad: http://bit.ly/2VQ7g6o
Colors: RP Blue Pearl, PB Silver, American Shad
-Keitech 2.8″ Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v
Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, TW Shad, Electric Shad

Shaky Head…
Worm- Netbait T-Mac 6.5″ Worm (Junebug): http://bit.ly/2jndwj9
Other Colors: Texas Craw, Green Pumpkin
Hook- Canterbury Shaky Head 3/16 oz: http://bit.ly/2aFOs0V

Ned Rig Baits…
– Zman Finesse TRD: http://bit.ly/2hs4RtR
Colors: Green Pumpkin Goby, The Deal, Canada Craw
-Zman TRD TicklerZ: http://bit.ly/2mGyDAC
Colors: Drew’s Craw, Green Pumpkin, The Deal
-Xzone Ned Zone: http://bit.ly/2mRiYhF
Colors: 309, Minnow Magic, Green Pumpkin Purple

Ned Rig Heads…
Tungsten- Swagger Tungsten Flanders 1/8 oz: http://bit.ly/2KcIB6M
Lead- Z Man Ned LockZ HD 1/10: http://bit.ly/2kIgRYK

Finesse Swimbaits…
– Keitech 2.8″ Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v
Colors: Electric Shad, TW Ghost Shad
– Keitech 4″ Easy Shiner: http://bit.ly/2bxJK6H
Colors: Electric Shad, Tennessee Shad
– Damiki Armor Shad: http://bit.ly/2KtPDAT
Colors: American Shad, RP Blue Pearl
-Megabass Dark Sleeper: http://bit.ly/2TyR1GT
Colors: Wakasagi, Shirauo

Finesse Swimbait Head…
Head- Guppy Head 1/8 oz: http://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

Finesse Jigs…
Lead- Dirty Jigs Finesse Jig 5/16 oz: http://bit.ly/2eJinXo
Colors: Supermatt Brown, Go To, Green Pumpkin Craw
Tungsten- Keitech Football Jig 3/8 oz: http://bit.ly/2FDQ3o1
Colors: Brown/Purple, Dark Green Pumpkin

Finesse Jig Trailers…
-Strike King Rage Chunk: http://bit.ly/2Hd4MFA
Colors: Green Pumpkin, Blue Craw
-Netbait Paca Chunk: http://bit.ly/2d8mIXx
Colors: Watermelon Jelly, Green Pumpkin
-Yamamoto 4″ Double Tail: http://bit.ly/2db9w1p
Colors: Smoke Black Purple, Cinnamon Blk Purple

“Bang For The Buck” Dropshot/Ned Combo…
Rod- Shimano Expride 6’10” Medium Light: http://bit.ly/2osaj3q
Reel- Shimano Vanford 2000 (Pre-Order Available): https://bit.ly/2PDlKlB
Line- Sunline SX1 Braid 12 lb Hi Vis: http://bit.ly/2FngUkQ
Leader- Sunline Sniper 7 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

Budget Dropshot/Ned/Finesse Swim Combo…
Rod- Shimano Intenza 7′ Medium Light: http://bit.ly/2s7kaQn
Reel- Shimano NASCI 2500: http://bit.ly/2g278cC
Line- Power Pro 15 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b
Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 6 lb Mono: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Favorite Finesse Jig/Shaky Head Combo…
Rod- G Loomis GLX 843C MBR: http://bit.ly/2gqziwT
Reel- Shimano Aldebaran MGL 50 HG: http://bit.ly/2uQ4oH8
Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 30 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

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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If you plan to do any shopping, using our links before doing your shopping at Tackle Warehouse is the single greatest way to support us! You won’t be able to even see a difference but they’ll know you’re one of us!

#plasticworm #dropshot #nedrig

Summer Worm Fishing Tricks for Shallow and Deep Water Bass

Are you missing it? There are so many great ways to fish a plastic worm! Come along with Tim as he demonstrates a 2-bait method to maximize your time on the water when finesse fishing for Summer bass. You can fish from 40+ feet all the way up to the water’s edge with these 2 baits rigged a few different ways. You don’t need an entire box of baits to catch Summer bass!

Tim’s 2 favorite baits for this technique are a senko and a Trick Worm (Netbait T-Mac). By adapting the rigging he can fish both of these baits at a variety of depths. When you think senko your mind immediately goes to fishing it weightless around shallow cover but with a little weight (Neko rig) that bait is suddenly effective in 20, 30, even 50 feet of water! The same goes for the Trick Worm. Most guys see a trick worm and think of the floating worm technique but this bait is incredibly effective on a shaky head, Neko, and exposed jighead as well.

Summer worm fishing can be overwhelming. There are so many great baits that will consistently catch fish (and you know we’ll jump down that rabbit whole soon) but it can also be as simple as a couple baits and a couple rigs, to consistently catch fish. Don’t let bass fishing overwhelm you. You can catch these fish and you can do it on a budget. Below are links to the exact baits and rigging methods that Tim was implementing in today’s video. The links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

The baits…
Senko- Yamamoto 5″ Senko: http://bit.ly/2axAmNS
Favorite Colors- Green Pumpkin, Green Pump/Wtrmln Lam, Green Pump Blue
Trick Worm- Netbait T-Mac 6.5″: http://bit.ly/2jndwj9
Favorite Colors- Bama Bug, Texas Craw, Green Pump

Budget Worm Alternatives…
-Yum Dinger 5″: http://bit.ly/2J8nMrF
-Zoom Trick Worm: http://bit.ly/2aWkG7E

Weightless Rigging…
Standard- Gamakatsu Finesse Wide Gap 1/0: http://bit.ly/2aKGmHM
Weedless- Owner Jungle Wacky Weedless 1/0: https://bit.ly/2VKZl9U

Neko Rigging…
Standard Hook- Owner Sniper Finesse Neko: http://bit.ly/2kfdv37
Weedless Hook- Owner Sniper Finesse Weedless Neko: https://bit.ly/2zXirRH
Weight- Swagger Tungsten Pagoda Nail: http://bit.ly/2iGNSFW

Jig Heads…
Shaky Head- Dirty Jigs Canterbury 1/4 oz: http://bit.ly/2aFOs0V
Ned Head- Swagger Tungsten Flanders 5/16 with 2/0: http://bit.ly/2KcIB6M

Tim’s Neko Rig Combo…
Rod- Shimano Zodias 7′ Med Light: http://bit.ly/2jOUXAO
Reel- Shimano Stradic CI4+ 2500: http://bit.ly/2gu84t7
Line- Sunline SX1 12 lb High Vis: http://bit.ly/2FngUkQ
Leader- Sunline Sniper 7 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

Tim’s Shaky Head Combo…
Rod- G Loomis NRX 852C JWR: http://bit.ly/2hedqsq
Reel- Shimano Metanium DC HG: http://bit.ly/2qrSZvs
Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 20 lb: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- Sunline Sniper 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

All-Around Summer Combo…
Rod- Shimano Zodias 7’2″ MH: http://bit.ly/2cgmMAe
Reel- Shimano Curado DC 150 HG: http://bit.ly/2yHtsp4
Line- Sunline Assassin 15 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

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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What we wear…

Sun Mask: http://bit.ly/2JcA8xi
Sun Shirt w/ Hood: http://bit.ly/38cVi9G
Light Fishing Pants: http://bit.ly/2foDx10
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Equipment We Recommend…

Minn Kota Ultrex Trolling Motor: http://bit.ly/2vFQypW
Humminbird Solix 15 Electronics: http://bit.ly/2Hazsej
Minn Kota Talons: http://bit.ly/2F0QBSP
Hot Foot Throttle Control: http://bit.ly/2ob4kgO
Loc-R-Bar Boat Security: http://bit.ly/2CMF1NP

Favorite Storage Box: http://bit.ly/2fvjcFB
Favorite Pliers: http://bit.ly/2tfxFvw
Favorite Split Ring Pliers: http://bit.ly/2fT4Qw0
Favorite Wire Cutters: http://bit.ly/2soB34k
Favorite life jacket: http://bit.ly/2odXXIP
Favorite sunglasses: http://bit.ly/2glE3eN
Hero8 Camera: http://bit.ly/37hVTX4
ElectroSamson Scale: http://bit.ly/2f7QgQ9
Frabill Net: http://bit.ly/2FNdnQr
Lure Retriever: http://bit.ly/2TLTJc6
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If you plan to do any shopping, using our links before doing your shopping at Tackle Warehouse is the single greatest way to support us! You won’t be able to even see a difference but they’ll know you’re one of us!

#bassfishing #senko #wackyrig