Finesse Swimbaits For Early Spring Bass

[@dnaoutdoors9844]

It's honestly a privilege and humbling to be part of the TB crew. All of the commentators are mature and united in one pursuit: to become better anglers. In addition to the priceless info always shared by TB themselves, the subscribers add frosting to the cake with their own experiences and ideas. Dedicated anglers putting their minds together, so cool!

[@danielpetrovich3163]

Subbed to your channel

[@alexpetrovich441]

Well said man! It doesn't get much better than these two

[@chriscosby51]

welcome to tha TB family brother!

[@tacticalbassin]

Love it! This is what’s it’s all about 👍

[@battletechman7081]

This set up works great for Spotted Bay Bass in San Diego too! Same set up and gear, works like a champ! Thanks guys for all these awesome tips for those fresh water bass!

[@jamesbarron1202]

Y'all should do a top 5 favorite baits of all time. The top 5 baits you use the most during the year without letting the other see what each picked until the final unveiling during the video to see if you both choose the same baits. 5 baits you each couldn't do without. You could also do a 5 big bass baits and a 5 baits just to put numbers of fish in the boat

[@kevingrandke6075]

I have to hand it to you your videos are very informative and entertaining to say the least. Keep up the good work!

[@lightsoutlitch6278]

Been doing this technique the last few months and still was catching them even in the northeast (when there is no ice). Thanks again for the info on the greatest fishing channel on KZbin!

[@kevindunahoo6401]

I caught my biggest smallmouth, largemouth, and spotted bass on this technique this year. One in winter, one in spring, and one in summer. Y’all posted a video about swimbaits last winter and this has really been a bait to pay off for me

[@TheKodiakWay]

This is also perfect for taking kids fishing! It can be sized to their snoopy/princess rods, the constant action of cast and reel keeps them moving/interested, and the numbers along with multiple species causes excitement and fun.

[@240Sil]

Ordered my underpins/keitechs and more last night from TW!!! Thanks for all the info fellas 👌

[@101evo]

Hey Tim. I just wanted to tell you that I truly love the professional video work that you do. It is right up there with the best that I have seen. Thank you.

[@JoshKyleFishing]

This is my go to for late fall and winter fishing in Illinois. Might have to try it in early spring now.

[@ScuffedThumbZFishing]

Great video! A guy in our kayak club in Iowa did exactly this and put up 97 inches in 50 deg water. 38 deg air temp, swirling wind, and driving rains. It’s the highest score in our clubs 6 year history.

[@andreww402]

This is one of my favorite lures during late fall as well! Absolutely amazing in the Midwest.

[@shorlineslasher5807]

Hi Matt and Tim can you do a video on the different types of bass speices? How to tell the difference between a large mouth and a spotted bass and why some bass have dark eyes and some bass have clear eyes And in general the their respective typical behaviors. I have learned so much from you guys, you all are awesome!!

[@lakemeadguy5621]

I saw your request, Im no expert but spotted bass have no seperation on the dorsel fin, whereas largemouth does. Also look for the spots on the stomach.

[@shorlineslasher5807]

Oh cool! Thanks!

[@natebroughton1795]

From my understanding Spotted bass also have a small patch of teeth or rough spot on their tongue too.

[@uncleheffe309]

Think of a spotted bass as a medium mouth, it is literally a smallmouth bass head on a largemouth body. Take your hand and cover the head or the body and see. I truly believe they are largemouth/smallmouth hybrids.

[@jamesbarron1202]

@@uncleheffe309 A largemouth/smallmouth cross is a meanmouth bass. Spotted bass are a total seperate bass species and not a cross. Spotted bass also cross with smallmouth also considered a Meanmouth bass. My home lake 5 minutes from my home has broken the last 4 meanmouth Texas state records in a row

[@matkel1042]

Heading out to the lake now in the rain to test a prop and set the boat up maybe I’ll have to rig up also!!!! Best content ever

[@Lurk_NFL]

you guys are the best informative fishing channel out there.

[@fatfishing1249]

All truth! This is probably THE best way to catch finicky fish in the winter and spring.

[@learningtofish7036]

I would be very happy to host a visit from you guys here in Idaho. Bass fishing can be dificult. Cold high country reservors. Not much bank access. High pressure at the few access points. This year is the year I learned to catch fish for real. I learned it almost all of it here on your channel.

[@1Cast1Fish]

Underspins are way underrated on swimbaits...I always seem to catch more fish on the bait with a blade. Awesome video as always man.

[@johncooper924]

Me and my gf did pretty well from the bank over the weekend. I was using the manns 1- shallow crank. My lady was using a small flashy swimmer and 3.3 kietech. I was covering a lot of water and she was following up behind me. If I didnt catch one then she would when she followed up behind me. Biggest of the weekend for me was 4.25lbs and she caught a 4.5lber. It's amazing how hard the fish fight in this colder weather in California.

[@BigChiefOutdoors]

Swimbait fishing has always been my favorite type of fishing! As always great content!

[@owenmanygoats8037]

Another great video. You made me enjoy bass fishing again. Also search to catch a 10 plus bass again. Always enjoy.

[@billwright4783]

Thanks for this video on finesse fishing in Oregon at my lake it’s always finesse fishing.

[@erniesanders3724]

As usual another great video from the best bass fishermen on the internet. Thanks Tim.

[@Bassin512]

Excellent advice!! I've already had success with a swim bait: search and destroy! Great tips!

[@shtty17]

I had so much fun with finesse swimbaits last year

[@mikeg5523]

Nice vid Tim. My fav way to fish! 10lb braid to 8lb invizx using a 2.8. 😎

[@mikeg5523]

Forgot to mention, this technique was used the last few days on Lanier, as Mueller won that one. :-) Main difference was he was using 3/8 ounce head instead of 1/8 to get it down deep. God bless!

[@flavioviana]

Love using these small swimbaits! Great video guys!

[@rolandonandin8169]

Had I done this at kayak tournament this weekend, I would have caught fish. People that did, was off this technique. Great stuff man. Hopefully I can meet you guys next trip to Cali.

[@codyphillips977]

SO PUMPED TO GET OUT. All my lakes are ice but the local power plant lake opens March 1st 😎

[@RDM-fc6rd]

Thanks for sharing the information. Going to try this. Greatest channel on KZbin.

[@AjLynn45thParallelFishing]

Nicely done - this technique was on full display this weekend on the Elite tour - 1st & 2nd place used it almost exclusively. Mueller & Zaldain put on a Clinic !

[@artterwilliger275]

I have been fishing this for years up North in the Spring. Dynamite on smallies. I like to use a football head and let it sink to bottom, lift the rod tip to 12 clock and let it fall while taking up slack slowly. Usually get it on the fall.

[@robertjacobsfishing]

Another great video Tim. These ideas will definitely come in handy soon!

[@hc_gabe4078]

Would love if you guys could make an in depth bed fishing video! I know there isn’t that much to it, but like favorite baits and how to read a bass’s attitude. When you know a bass will bite eventually or you should leave them alone.

[@chriscosby51]

just picked up a few thanks for the great tips as always guys..i was practicing for a tournament massive cold front came through and killed my bite, got to practice a bit today and got bit on small bladed swimbaits and looking forward to a great tournament. You guys are awesome!

[@danielnies7144]

Learned a lot of new things this year deathly the ned rig is my one of my favorites I can't wait to try these new techniques you're teaching thanks so much love what you guys do keep up the great work I've learned so much from you guys already thanks so much tight lines from 1 brother to another keep up the great work I love it

[@bryonbustillos7790]

Man I can't catch one on ned right with trd. I do good with drop shot and robo worms but nothing ned related.

[@Fishingchanneltv]

is vids are always full of great info

[@justinbragg1831]

I was actually throwing the keitech 2.8" (goby) underspin a couple of days ago and got tons of bites and it made it a worthy day of fishing. Most of the fish were smaller (1lb and less) but I did manage to catch of couple of 2lbs and a 3lbs. Very fun to throw these.

[@nickmandeville1103]

I've definitely caught more fat bass thanks to you guys. Thanks bro!

[@mrblurecompany3478]

Nice job Tim. Full of good info. Keep up the great work guys.

[@kevinstivers3860]

Hey. I would really like to see a video on how WIND moves the fish. How Wind direction influences fish and what are the best baits to throw during that time. Please thank you.

[@TheKodiakWay]

Liked the clips at the end of the vid... Nice touch.

[@michaelstudebaker495]

This is also a great pattern to use when lake water levels rise quickly fresh cover the bass hold tight done this for years with good results

[@wulfthornoutdoors]

A little variation to the underspins, I add a clip-on spinner. It adds flash and a different vibration to the lure.

[@michaelleake353]

I use this technique often to get a little more free play out of your lures tie to a snap and use that on your lures. I believe it's an " Owner all purpose snap" in size 0 or 1. Also make it easy to switch out baits.

[@reellifewithcinco7858]

I found keitechs buy 4 get 4 in Oregon a while back and can't wait

[@FishingLakeCountry]

Very good, put out a video on swimbaits this week on Sunday. Wednesday 2-20-19 will be on small 3''-4'' baits, you left out a real good one. Maybe the best 3'' bait on the market, FLC Dennis

[@joshandhuntersadventures5046]

Love swimbaits finesse can catch some nice ones match the size of bait you have at the time

[@nicholasdettling4840]

Video suggestions: so I was thinking an In depth video on walking baits talking about what line rods baits and when....im from mn so maybe some tips on how to throw big swimbaits in lakes with toothy pike and muskie like should I use I different leader besides mono??? You should try the pocket change rig, look up the pocket change rig from tackle advisors his little rig is awesome and adds a crazy hunting action to soft plastics

[@sherrodbarrow4772]

What type of baits would you use if you typically fish in the slimy grassy water? The stuff that just clings to the bait and you can’t pop it off with the jerk of a rod...

[@jonnycieslak]

Both 1 and 2 at Lanier for elite series where both doing same set up!! Flat out smashes them!! Great timing on vid!!!

[@FishandsurfChs]

Great videos as usual TB dudes! Thanks for providing so much info from your awesome fisheries. Been fishing from kayaks/paddleboards my entire life and recently I've been inspired by some of my favorite youtubers like y'all to start my own fishing and surfing channel centralizing around our zone here in Charleston, which i believe deserves some attention for saltwater and freshwater fishing. Cheers & tight lines everyone✌️

[@Estoril_Blau]

The 2.8 Keitech or 3” Easy Shiner on a 2/0 Owner Flashy Swimmer is no freakin joke. Fish it on any body of water, at any depth, any time of year, from the bank, on a boat, whatever and wherever. It just flat out works.

[@chriscosby51]

oh yeah it catches, I found a random bait at Walmart that smashes them too and its like 1.56 its called the spoiler shad by Crème. Unbelievable and I jus originally bought it to try for crappie..smashes bass!

[@jfizzle1979]

You guys have the best videos.

[@bowhunter63sm]

Love these for river Smallies

[@cristameckler]

Reason for a 2500 vs 1000 size reel on your set up ?Thanks

[@juanmendez9872]

Have to try the war baits underspin

[@rdgsupafli]

I been killing with the zman 1/8 mushroom head with skirt and a keitech swimbaits on shasta my son uses a roboworm both smack’n

[@derek.pearson2]

Have you guys done a video on the double fluke rig? Great video BTW

[@caliyak_fishing]

Do you guys ever fish small farm ponds or farm reservoirs? Like vineyard ponds up in Napa

[@norcal_angler5310]

Thank you! Can you guys do a review on the stix fishing rods and your personal feedback on them?

[@JoseMartinez-dq4km]

Great video always excellent content

[@zachvires9898]

Always been skeptic on tackle hype but tried the kitsch 3.8 fat, after 30 minutes on 38 degree water was able to pull in 5lb female!

[@kylewampler6679]

Have you had a chance to try any of the evergreen combat sticks?

[@ronaldmcdonald3965]

thanks; relevant. Will try on my next trip

[@markquillen5342]

Would like to see a video for spring time bass fishing from shore

[@konnorsweet632]

How do you know how to down size and up size your keitechs?

[@kevinyoung947]

Great video

[@patrickfahie8671]

What about the same paddletail but with a small swimjig?

[@Willy3677]

Hello, Great video, thank you for the help for us newbies. What are your thoughts for cold dirty water and this technique?

[@pensnut08]

I FINALLY tried this tonight.. Wow, unreal... And I hooked into something... Broke me off.. I was catching spots and some slab crappies. I did find I had to let tnem take the bait almost like it was a live minnow. The bite was subtle.

[@warrencountybassnj9459]

It’s funny you did this video. I was just on tackle warehouse yesterday and they were sold out of guppy heads.

[@niconorth5073]

Save your money and get a few packs of mister twister 3 inch curly tail grubs. Chartreuse with a 1/8 oz flo orange jig head for stain water. Cast parallel to a rocky shoreline with a slow retrieve and pop them out and on top of rocks. In spring time nothing beats it for smallmouth. Caught largies this way too.

[@c.shoefish]

Great video as always

[@flyoverbassin8959]

Cool! Just got a bunch of the little Rage Swimmers. Could you do a video on how what swimbaits to choose in places where larger bass are more infrequent. Where I live, the state record is ounces above 10 lbs and that’s from the 80’s.

[@kongvang4132]

I'd like a video on post cold front fishing. Cold and muddy water in Cali right now

[@robbrown3]

I would love to see a video on how to target largemouth and smallmouth on smaller river systems.

[@08alexnyc]

Hi Tim. Have you ever done a video on the "California rig"?

[@johnthefishermanjohnhoyle5763]

Do you ever go as small as 4-5cm great size to fish 2-10 g rods, ive had pike perch bream roach trout. great video.

[@jimwarden9617]

Thanks Tim.

[@heavy6355]

Do y’all have a video for starting out finesse fishing if not can you make one

[@ericrittmueller5781]

Hey guys! Keep trying to tie the braid to leader blood knot. Why the ____ does my knot not tighten when pulling on the lines? Flouro or mono keeps pulling through the braid without knotting up. Thanks for the videos soooo much!!!

[@rustinwinborne5104]

I do believe you are going through the wrong way with your mono. They should come in from opposite sides

[@smashinthatbass]

Always love the videos very knowledgeable

[@markmcease2417]

Can a 1000 series reel be used for this or do you want something bigger?

[@georgecruz6226]

If U guys could maybe share some info on spring striper fishing that would be cool! As always Great vid! THANKS!

[@timetogobeastmode]

How about lake reviews for the different lakes you’ve guys fished or technique specific videos based on region in the country.

[@cptpwnhub2668]

I use this in a mojo rig and its FIRE!

[@roninmctitty6626]

Can you guys do a video on cold water power fishing or one on how to adapt your tips to smaller bodies of water or ponds

[@chrismata2217]

Ronin McTitty you can’t power fish in cold water. For the most part you’re gonna have to slow down even if you’re throwing “power baits” such as jigs, spinnerbaits, big swimbaits, Alabama rigs.

[@Mjones8383]

Great content love it at 530 in the morning I start my day off right. I'm in alabama and would like to have a video on river impoundment lakes like the Coosa or TVA. Some tips and techniques on finding spotted bass beds.

[@raguebamine7103]

I like fishing a lot

[@jmurda8533]

Ive caught a couple on swimbait and a 5 lber and a 6 lber on spinner but i havent been getting a lot of bites.

[@DCope864]

If you could have only one spinning rod would it be medium light or medium?

[@jaywilliams8882]

You dudes rock!!!

[@dizz8989]

Love the videos best on KZbin

[@dakotaforgash2339]

Can you use a medium casting setup for this type of finesse fishing instead of a medium spinning?

[@bronzebackwrangler]

Id love to see more smallmouth specific videos

[@punchfukker3383]

More specifically, I'd like to see them tackle more shallow stream/creek smallies than the same big deep river spot they've gone to for smallies the last three/four years now on the channel.

[@keltoncarlson6523]

Punch Fukker they fish smallies all over the place. mountain lakes included

[@punchfukker3383]

not my point

[@Scxjunkie]

Im gonna try something this spring with these little swim baits, pick it up till my rod tips at about 45 degrees, then keep it there till I feel my bait almost stop and let it slowly drop, I think this would be a deadly finesse presentation with that tail just barely moving as the bait slowly swings towards the boat

[@reelkayaking9886]

I actually used this technique two weeks ago on a school of spots.

[@chrisvanderhorn6859]

Great video as always! What are your guys thoughts on finesse baitcasting gear, or bait finesse systems (bfs), for stuff like dropshotting, ned rigs, small shakeyheads, etc? Would love to see a video if you guys have any experience with this type of gear. Have a custom Kistler ML (1/16-3/8) casting rod, and an Aldebaran BFS XG on the way that I cant wait to fish.

[@kobe9870]

You guys should try doomsday tackle co rods