Quick Tricks For Summer Finesse Fishing

[@reofpv6665]

This channel is by far the most diligent and informative bass fishing channel on KZbin hands down. Thank you guys for all the hard work that goes into making these videos for us fans. Matt, wishing you a speedy recovery brother.

[@scottspilman7580]

I have watched all your videos for the past two years and the knowledge you share has used my game so much, so thank you. I recently bought a fishing kayak to get off the bank and would really like to see a kayak fishing basics video from you guys. Keep up the great work and I am praying for a speedy recovery.

[@SwolePapi15]

Couldn’t agree more about the brush hog on the shakey head. Had good luck fishing for smallies with that setup!

[@jaredjones788]

I was in a very similar situation back in 06. I wish Matt a speedy recovery. It's never easy buddy but you're a strong willed man and you got this.

[@paulenglish5861]

Can you do a video on maintaining rods,reel, Etc.I am a bank fisherman and my stuff gets really really dirty. I just cringe when I see how hard I am on my equipment, you boat guys don't have to fight this as much us. Some days I can feel sand in my spinning reels, I do my best to clean up when I get home.But this winter I would take the time to go through and clean my rods,lube reels,do hook changes on tackle Etc. I just want to respect the stuff I pay top dollar for!!!! You guys rock.Matt get well soon, I can't wait to hear the whole story from you some day. Paul

[@vire559]

I agree

[@jimryan8585]

You guys are by far THE best resource for learning how to bass fish. I’m new to bassing and you have helped me tremendously. Thank you for the time and detail you put into each video put out.

[@richhowell6874]

Probably the best video on finesse fishing I've ever seen. Lots of great information. Summer's going to be a lot more fun after this.

[@ksandman8325]

Elephants eat peanuts !!! My lite tackle PB was this year... 10.44 lb on a hand poured 3.5” bait that I’ve been making for over 10 years... drop shot set up on 6 pound line. Sometimes they just want a snack and not a whole meal. Lol

[@AG.Floats]

I was struggling today at the local creek. Got skunked. At least i got a new TacticalBassin video to watch! Get better soon

[@Hawksfan3986]

So sorry to see Matt's horrific accident! So terrible. Thoughts are with all involved and hoping for a speedy recovery!

[@BassBrothersFishingDMV]

Great video Tim. I was out yesterday and changed to a shakey head. Threw the bait in the same exact spot I was already fishing and caught 2 consecutive PB fish on my first and second cast.

[@KastKing]

"Summertime...and the living's easy" especially when finesse fishing! Nice tip.

[@davidhidalgo5662]

Just heard about the accident I pray for you and your fathers quick and full recovery.

[@jayfoster1654]

Matt and Tim, you guys are awesome. Never really got into fishing till i started watching your videos.

[@miguelalvarez1155]

7 foot G Loomis ultra light on 6 pound seagar Vis X and a PJ and jam ned rig for smallmouth at pardee lake here in California is blast for summer time fishing

[@TheKodiakWay]

Having Tim in the videos lately has been nice. A little different perspective, from someone fishing the same water. That Champ is looking SWEET.

[@bassnazi4713]

TheKodiakWay yep, although the unfortunate cause to why he will be the more featured for a bit is awful.

[@jamesbfishing2378]

Love waking up to your videos!

[@shawnengland7496]

Summer time here in NC has been a grind. Last weekend, my buddy and I couldn't figure them out at all day. 16 hours on the water for 3 largies between the 2 of us lol. Caught them on the 3 inch Keitech Easy Shiner on a little ball head. Hopefully the bite will pick back up soon. Anyway, great video as usual Tim!

[@richshackelford5793]

Great video Tim. Speedy recovery Matt.

[@wdh1068]

Love the instructional videos. Wish I had seen this a couple weeks back! Had a rough Clear Lake trip and some ideas here would have been great to try. Thanks! That said, love to see more chest cam fishing action. To see the rod/reel action close up and hear commentary while hooking up is helpful! Thanks again.

[@shawnengland7496]

Also I hope Matt is doing well and on the road to full recovery. God Bless

[@ufcguruofficial714]

I love the scew lock shaky head hooks! Mustad makes a great one. Heal up Matt! Thinking of you buddy, thanks Tim for the uploads!

[@chandlerday3231]

Do a video on what baits to throw when it’s hot in ponds and in the late afternoons please it would help me out so much

[@shtty17]

Yeah Tim making us finesse guys happy!

[@lakemeadguy5621]

I use a ned rig alot at lake mead, I do very well. Also drop shot a 5" robo worm awsome. Great video Tim.

[@jlball6430]

Great summer time tips. Going to start fishing shacky heads for sure.

[@boomn216]

I like to fish the wacky rig from the dock or the shaky head too both with a Senko.

[@joshuatousey8103]

I can attest to the spinning rod w/8lb floro and keitech with a ⅛ jig head. couldn't get a bite yesterday till i dropped in a minnow on drop shot and a follow up with the keitech.

[@colinw2778]

glad you mentioned the owner NED rig hook will have to try them . TRD hooks are a little lite to me

[@robbiepatterson7834]

Your doing a great job Tim,way to hold it down

[@Elimino_P]

You guys have been doing a ton of gear videos recently. I'd love to see some videos of you guys out fishing and explaining your techniques and bait choices based on conditions.

[@scottbunning6737]

It really does matter so much I’m fishing a spot loaded with trout and bass but having a lot of trouble getting hits on my lures of all kinds the trout seems to like my frog but had mono on at the time and it didn’t set pulled it out of the mouth both times but I felt the power of that 3 ft trout. It was strong

[@malvinjones6619]

That dad-,gum squirrel,,,bird whatever it was in background!!!! Lol. Thanks as always. Luv y'all

[@pagansteve793]

awesome video like always but I definitely will like to see you guys in the water hooking some big bass good luck guys love the channel

[@harrisonwalker9196]

Up in MA bite was tough they were short striking when they were fry guarding tied on a drop shot and a custom green worm a few casts later 5 pounder

[@abebenson4564]

I haven't seen any on fishing pre and post thunderstorm. Like the ones that move I. And out in a couple hours.

[@TackleAdvisors]

Hey guys...how bout an update vid. Hope all involved make a quick recovery.

[@bassnazi4713]

Agreed, hope all is well!

[@kbone87]

I agree

[@kylegadd6277]

Agreed

[@JTorres787]

They just posted one this morning

[@realjimmywillis]

Keep up the great works guys. All the best, Jimmy Willis

[@markquillen5342]

Would like to see more summer time bank fishing

[@brettoetting]

Got two baits and two different ways to rig them. YUM Warning Shot in watermelon candy and the Roboworm Ned Worm in green pumpkin perch. Throw them both on a 2/0 EWG weightless or on a splitshot rig, only good for skinny water tho.

[@shortround889]

Some said wanting a rod/reel maintenance video. I would love for you guys to do a video on that too!! There are reel oils out there, but are they are the same and do you use it in both your casting reels and spinning reels - or do you use different oils? Just examples. Keep the great content coming 👍.

[@MrStoneflash]

I rcently started fishing finesse jigs on a 6lb liter fixed to 10 bound braid on a bigger spinning reel affixed to my 5 ft. Ugly Stick. FRANKENROD! I fish from bank or docks....whatever. Any suggestions?? It sure is fun on the light tackle. Haven't hooked up yet with Frankenrod though. Am I dong something wrong???

[@canariotv6167]

How about a video on fishing during busy weekends, holidays, or just heavy traffic on the water. I will be out on the water July 4th week but hopefully it isn't too tough.

[@chamblain1417]

Get well soon, really enjoy yalls videos!

[@snookin5617]

Is throwing a Gambler big ez on an Owner twistlock a good technique in the summer? i found that overcast and windy conditions are perfect for soft plastic swimbaits but how about those sunny days?

[@Danielthomasfishing]

I live in Seattle area and use a ned rig a lot on offshore rocky areas and typical stuff like that. I came down to fish the delta Monday and I was wondering how would you use the ned on a water system like that where 99% if the bottom is grass, weeds and other vegetation?

[@mikeadams4605]

Good video Tim You need to try out the Z-Man Ned rig micro jigs. They are a great change up when you are throwing the Ned rig What size Cool Bait underspin are you throwing?

[@vrsick8]

TacticalBassin I'm east coast central Florida. Hot as can be, super rainy season water is high on lakes and rivers. And alligators nearing the end of breeding season. Any pointers on targetting the bass here?

[@michaelsousa-johnson3794]

What color was the beaver you put on the shakey head? That was basically the color of crawdads in the river I fish!

[@paytonlyndall5628]

Hopefully u get better soon man sorry to hear about that

[@josuenunoarandas1758]

Hey I am fairly new to bass fishing not fishing in general but only to bass fishing. I was wondering why shakey heads are usually fished on spinning gear is there a particular reason for this?

[@croomrider9785]

What do you guys think about the Neko rig?

[@hc_gabe4078]

I’m going fishing for smallies and largies next Tuesday and Wednesday. I’m fishing a large body of water, the biggest reservoir in Massachusetts, from the bank. Any tips for bank fishing huge bodies of water?

[@bassnazi4713]

Harrison C. They will answer, but I will say something a ton of my friends never focused on. Watch the wildlife somewhat. If you happen to see birds like cranes and herron in spots around the bank usually it's heavy concentrations of baitfish. Only other thing is to use something like a searchbait and watch the water flow for places were the current is swirling or changing to search out the contours.

[@hc_gabe4078]

Hey thanks for the tips! I’ll be a bird watcher for 2 days 😂

[@bassnazi4713]

Harrison C. Lol no problem. Often times people forget we aren't the only anglers on the water. Only downside is you will have days where you don't even get a bite, yet watch a herron pull out a 2-3lbs crappie 😒lol, personal experience.

[@stevenodaniel6038]

Yes sir

[@joshperry5368]

Could you throw a senko wacky rigged with a long leader on a carolina rig?

[@imlurkinyou2377]

Josh Perry yes but all you would be doing is add throwing weight

[@joshperry5368]

Jakob Harris i feel like it would give it that nice wacky shimmy with a long leader give them deep fish something they havent seen

[@landonwest4701]

Loved the video. Have you ever had much luck with the 4inch senko?

[@crawfordfite1148]

what is the best finesse bait to fish docks with?

[@TheBamalover14]

Hey Matt was that first reel you were using a Daiwa Fuego?

[@ewwee2k]

Awesome & informative as always. What size of Owner Blockhead & Roboworm Ned Worm, Do you use in your your Ned rig setup?

[@ufcguruofficial714]

Smallmouth tips video!!

[@ethanhopkins2591]

How do u catch stuborn pond bass plz respond 😉

[@JDsSportsRoom]

How do u work the ned rig?

[@castaway6811]

Do a Texas rig vs shaky head video

[@rangerbull]

Little confused. Watched a video that when it was hot and slow to go bigger like 10 to 12 inch worms and now we go small. What am I missing. Not being smart but trying to figure it all out. Good videos

[@tacticalbassin]

Great question! Start fishing your “normal” summertime baits. Big worms, top waters...... then if the fish aren’t cooperating downsize and try these techniques.

[@countryfriedfishing]

I always start shallow in the heat of summer hear in Ga. Right now all I can get a hit on is a Junebug trick worm cast weightless to deeper wood.

[@bassnbonsai]

rangerbull when the bite gets tough do to hot weather usually soft plastics is the way to go so yes big worm worked on the bottom slowly will get them but sometimes even smaller soft plastics are needed. . I've found the 7" shakey head worm and ned rigged trd will get fish when it seems they won't hit anything. . I'm sure others have their go to small plastics that work in their area... The downside to these baits is they usually produce smaller fish and take longer to cover water... but if you are out and shaking your head from not getting bit in anything. ... these baits he's talking about here are what you want to try.. Eventually you'll end up with a few good to baits of your own

[@fonzy5444]

Could you guys do a gear review on the 2018 E6X Loomis rods? PS: Looking forward to a speedy recovery Matt.

[@mdklein50]

Fairy wand... thanks i just stayed cereal and milk everywhere 🤣🤣🤣

[@tuckerc5465]

Matt update please? We all truly care about him as well as you Tim.

[@tacticalbassin]

I'm hanging in there... working on getting an unscheduled video together for you guys. Thank you so much for asking!

[@bassfishingnyc9983]

almost lost it when i heard the news cant wait for update video matt much love !

[@BassRaider]

Good vid!

[@mikeweller326]

more good stuff

[@kushcrumbleshatter]

Arizona stand up! Az born n raised baby! my state so slept on

[@tiffanywall4178]

kushcrumbleshatter1990 lol!!!!! That's what's up homie, I'm chillin on 107th an camelback right now, prolly gonna hit up the golf course in a lil bit.

[@Kaboom-fc9rr]

What size weight on your Shakey heads do you like to use? You blew through it and I never heard a size. Prayers to a quick and full recovery!

[@punchfukker3383]

For me it's around 1/4-5/16th oz on medium/medium casting rods, 1/8-1/16th oz on light/fast spinning rods. You can buy em in bulk here: www.lurepartsonline.com/Online-Store/Non-Weedless-Football-Jigs/Screw-Ball-Jig-Head.html

[@bryongliege8090]

Y'all sure you like Reaction Innovations? Tried them because KVD (not Karl Von Dibble) stopped making the color that was magic in my area, and was very disappointed. Do I need to give them another go? Can y'all do a video on something like that? All these manufacturers have VERY similar products. An underwater comparison between the most popular would be interesting to see.

[@Tukn6s]

How about a video on hook sharpening?

[@oldhickory3028]

Thanks Tim for the outstanding summertime tips. I saw the pictures of Matt's accident on Instagram what a tragedy. I will continue to pray for all involved. (Tim) was Matt's boat totaled? It looked really bad in the pictures. You guys try to stay safe.

[@tacticalbassin]

Hey Bud! We lost it all... boat, camper, ruck, and tackle. But we have our lives. It's going to take time to heal and rebound but at least we get the opportunity. This too shall pass 👍

[@oldhickory3028]

TacticalBassin you speak the truth, this to shall pass .....Matt stay strong brother.

[@keenanmoore264]

First question: I've got 12 lb power pro braid on my spinning set up. Can I run that straight to a finesse tactic or will that line be too visible? Second question: If I do have a fluoro leader on (10 - 15 lb) what knot should I use to tie to the bait? I've been getting break offs on the hook set.

[@aaronross9326]

Keenan Moore I use 20 lb braid for small mouths in door county Wisconsin and our water clarity is easily 15 feet and more sometimes. I still catch small mouths I don’t think they really mind. I never used a leader so not sure on the knot but you can definitely look it up here on KZbin

[@toxic1698]

I've learned over the years that fish don't understand the concept of a puppet.

[@bassnazi4713]

You'll be perfectly fine with that low of strength test braid. If it was the crazy heavy stuff everyone's started using for bass might need to lol.

[@keenanmoore264]

@Bass Nazi Im not worried about the strength. I'm wondering if thats too visible for finesse techniques.

[@bassnazi4713]

Keenan Moore that's what I'm saying, it's super thin at those sizes.

[@gerikmeyers5523]

How about a Carolina rig video?

[@goforthandfish8393]

Dangit...you guys get more views in 19 minutes than I can get in....any amount of time. hahaha! That's what I get for being a total n00b on the youtubens.... I enjoy your videos, guys. :)

[@scottbunning6737]

POV Fishing Therapy give it time man if you have any unique videos you can think of giving up local fishing spots do things others don’t if possible and it is i always try and find videos on tips for great spots or actual locations to go to

[@coolaisiankid]

Needed this vid! I haven’t been catching fuck lately

[@kmfw1160]

Nice!

[@jpfishnut]

How is Matt doing?

[@hc_gabe4078]

Hoping Matt a fast recovery!

[@dockbraddock7712]

Curado dc thoughts?

[@timprall5417]

BUDDY IS A HUGE SHIMANO FAN. I HAVE BOUGHT A FEW OF THE NEW CURADO RODS, AWESOME. THE REELS, NOT SO MUCH, TWO OUT OF FOUR REELS HAVE NO DRAG, I MEAN LOCK DOWN YOU COULDNT CATCH A BLUEGILL YOU CANT EVEN CAST IT! TURNED HIM ON TO THE S3 SMOKE BY QUANTUM AND HES SOLD! BPS CANT GET THE SHIMANO REEL IN QUICK ENOUGH EVEN TO WARRANT ONE OUT. DONT BELIEVE NEW QUANTUM COMERCIAL THAT SAYS YOU CANT BACKLASH NEW SMOKE BUT ONCE YOU DIAL IT IN, TRULY AWESOME AND ABSOLUTELY NO DRAG PROBLEM AT TWENTY FIVE POUNDS!

[@punchfukker3383]

I'd like to see a video on fishing shallow baseball-to-basketball sized river rock flats. Also, another good summertime finesse lure you can't go wrong with is a 1/8th oz black hair jig with a bright bubblegum/purple-fire colored 2" straight tail worm on it, swim it on a spinner form or jig it.

[@chaseburnside3610]

Hi

[@castaway6811]

Why is shaky head so much more effective than a Texas rig?

[@ethanhopkins2591]

Wassup hommie

[@joshwooldridge9587]

Do a video on a biffle bug on a swing head.

[@niccastleberg4951]

Josh Wooldridge didn’t they just make one on that

[@amorton94]

They just had that in a video. It's pretty straight forward anyways.

[@joshwooldridge9587]

I'll look back. I must have missed it. Lol

[@tacticalbassin]

Last week's vid ;-)

[@TheBamalover14]

Or was it the ballistic

[@anonymouskirk7271]

wElcome bAck to tActical bAssin

[@tylerr.3209]

Bang em in the mouth an they won't do nothin with it hahahahaaaaa no innuendos about that it was just funny I have literally done just that with creature baits and your just like AAAAAHH EAT

[@pasmith4668]

VIDEO IDEA...SILT BOTTOM BAIT ALTERNATIVES

[@jolt106]

Makes me mad that I put notification on and somehow KZbin turned them off:/

[@tacticalbassin]

That is a CONSTANT problem. You have to check regularly. We're so sorry!

[@jolt106]

Right! Thankfully I know their upload schedule:)

[@tacticalbassin]

Keep an eye out for a bonus vid tomm if all goes well ;-)

[@davidnewcomb2431]

See that's the difference in California fishing and fishing in Georgia......these lakes are loaded with spots.....their never lazy

[@scottbunning6737]

David Newcomb yea I’ve fished in Iowa and compared to Cali Iowa blows us away when it comes to good spots not as fished out so many people in Cali I went out on Father’s Day to my secret spot and seen like 20 people on the way usually never there also gave me ideas to try some new spots seen a spill way dumping heard fish like that stuff

[@davidnewcomb2431]

I live on Lake Lanier here in GA...spot heaven!!!

[@mr.fatbasstard648]

David Newcomb just an FYI so you know, spotted bass are rampid in California- Lake Shasta, Lake Berryessa, Camanche Reservoir, New Melones Reservoir, Lake Oroville, Millerton Reservoir, Bullards Bar home of the world record spotted bass... they were introduced into these bodies of water and many many more in California for monetary reasons. Simply put, because of their aggressive nature they're quite catchable.

[@davidnewcomb2431]

Yeah I'm aware of the great fishing in Cali....we got blue back herring and gizzard shad as main forage....if we had coconee or however its spelt we'd be running neck/neck with yall

[@mr.fatbasstard648]

David Newcomb oh I hear you. Food source and growing season are big advantages out here. Even the Trout and Kokanee trollers catch 5+lb spotted bass out here on a regular basis and they consider them a pesky fish. I've caught plenty of their trout while bass fishing and I consider their Trout and Kokanee as bass food lol...

[@wantutri7225]

Should have parked the boat under a shade tree lol

[@bananaslippn8855]

Rip xxxtentacion

[@flikdurbean349]

You forgot SPYBAIT

[@hillbillybassfisherman8181]

you lost ur shade lol

[@davidnewcomb2431]

1st

[@vrsick8]

Whatever that noise in the background is bird or whatever, it's super distracting. Love watching the videos and know that's a teaching spot/backdrop for content... that bird needs to respect the "live filming in progress" light. Really hard to hear over it.

[@tacticalbassin]

Haha I know! Those dang birds seem to follow us 🙄

[@vrsick8]

@TacticalBassin dang quick on the reply. I'm east coast central Florida. Hot as can be, super rainy season water is high on lakes and rivers. And alligators nearing the end of breeding season. Any pointers on targetting the bass here?

[@luckybassturd7260]

Who doesn't like a sweet beaver?