Tag: tiny swimbait

Never Get Skunked – Micro Swimbait Tips For Early Season Bass

We’re back on Lake Berryessa for a quick evening fishing trip. Fresh off the jerkbait and fluke video from a few days ago, we’re back to see how many bass we can catch! Matt hopes to pick up where he left off so he’s brought a variety of jerkbaits and topwater options. Of course nothing goes to plan but he adapts and has an awesome evening fishing with finesse swimbaits!

Spring bass fishing is all about adapting to changing conditions. One day its beautiful, the next day its snowing. One day you’ve got the lake to yourself, the next day there are boats everywhere. If you find that your fish have shut down, look no further than a tiny swimbait like the 2.8 keitech to save the day! These little baits are incredibly adaptable and get bit by everything that swims. Trout, crappie, and even trophy bass, have no problem gulping them!

Hopefully you enjoyed today’s video as much as we did. We were met with challenging conditions but were able to adapt and overcome. Below is a breakdown of the exact equipment we were using and a few bonus baits that are worth trying if your fish are already conditioned to the Keitech. All of these baits go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see close up photos and detailed descriptions of each item.

The Baits In order Of Appearance…
Topwater- Showerblows 105 (Half Mirror Wakasagi): http://bit.ly/2zIkqUH
Soft Jerkbait- Zoom Super Fluke (Electric Shad): http://bit.ly/2aqys0H
Swimbait- Keitech Fat Swing Impact 2.8″ (TW Ghost Shad): http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v
Swimbait Head- Dirty Jigs 1/8 oz Guppy Head 1/0: http://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

Other Great Finesse Swimbaits…
-Damiki Armor Shad 3″: http://bit.ly/2KtPDAT
-Megabass Spark Shad 3″: http://bit.ly/2XcLZk4
-Jackall Rhythm Wave 2.8″: http://bit.ly/2m78LM9

Matt’s Finesse Swimbait Combo…
Rod- Shimano Expride 6’10” ML: http://bit.ly/2osaj3q
Reel- Shimano Stadic FL 1000: http://bit.ly/35Bufnb
Line- Sunline Asegai 10 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2OR5i2j
Leader- Sunline Sniper 7 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

Mid-Priced Finesse Swimbait Combo…
Rod- Shimano Zodias 6’8″ ML: http://bit.ly/2jOUXAO
Reel- Shimano Ultegra 1000: http://bit.ly/2nfApml
Line- Sunline Sniper Fluorocarbon 8 lb: 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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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 #Keitech #smallmouthbass

Spring Underspin Tricks For Bass With Bonus Slab Crappie Catches!


Do you know how to adapt your underspin to changing conditions? Underspins catch big bass but when you should you throw a large offering instead of a tiny finesse underspin? When is a keitech better than the others? Come along for a full day on Clearlake as we read the water, adapt to changing conditions, and switch between a variety of underspins and swimbaits to build a pattern. As a bonus, we find ourselves in the middle of GIANT slab crappie that aren’t afraid to eat big underspins!

There’s no way around it, we took a left when we should have taken a right and it took us down an interesting path of big waves and bigger panfish. Today leaves little doubt that virtually everything that swims will eat an underspin with a swimbait trailer! Many anglers go to the lake and simply fish but a select few anglers, many of which are members of the TacticalBassin Family, spend their time on the water absorbing information, adapting to changing conditions, and constantly building patterns. These method of building patterns and adapting to change will make you an incredibly consistent angler. But once in a while… you take a left when you should have taken a right.

Below is a breakdown of all the baits discussed in the video. The links for each product go directly to Tackle Warehouse (who is still shipping orders during the pandemic) where you can see up close photos and detailed descriptions. We also included links to some of our favorite equipment for under spin fishing.

The Baits…
-Keitech Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v
(TW Ghost Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad)
-Xzone Swammer: http://bit.ly/2PogV0q
(210, Bream, Tennessee Shad)
-Megabass Spark Shad 3″ and 4″: http://bit.ly/2XcLZk4
(Albino, Real, Silver Shad)
-River2Sea D Walker: http://bit.ly/2NwqBmz
(PB Red, Shamrock Shad, Silver Side)

The heads…
-Cool Baits Down Under 1/8 oz: http://bit.ly/2boS7QA
(Black Silver, Silver Shad, Ol Faithful)
-Megabass Okashira Head 1/8 oz: http://bit.ly/2EpluSA
(Shad, Real Minnow)
-Hog Farmer War Pig HD 1/4 – 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2pcQnRP
(Albino, Blue Gizzard Shad, Green Gizzard Shad)
-Blade Runner Screw Lock Spintrix 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2oocg0a
(Anchovy, Black Shad, Grey Shad)
-Owner Flashy Swimmer 1/4 oz with 5/0 Hook: http://bit.ly/2e8O4Y7
(Willow Blade)

Ultralight Baitcasting Combo…
Rod- G Loomis Conquest 842C MBR: http://bit.ly/2iL1PAY
Reel- Shimano Aldebaran MGL HG: http://bit.ly/2uQ4oH8
Line- 10 lb Power Pro Braid: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b
Leader- 6 lb Sunline Sniper Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

Matt’s Best “Bang For The Buck” Combo…
Rod- Shimano Expride 7’2″ Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL
Reel- Shimano Curado 150 DC HG: http://bit.ly/2yHtsp4
Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 50 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- 15 lb Maxima Ultragreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Budget Combo…
Rod- St Croix Bass X 7’2″ MH: http://bit.ly/2r0xWAs
Reel- Shimano SLX 150 HG: http://bit.ly/2NfdOnk
Line- 15 lb Sunline Assassin 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!

#underspin #bassfishing #crappie