BUYER'S GUIDE: UNIQUE ALABAMA RIGS, A-RIGS, RIGGING TRICKS, AND GEAR!

[@shogunn5065]

Love the buyers guide series! Right before Christmas too! Micro is going on the list. Thanks guys👊

[@tacticalbassin]

Thanks for the support! We're happy to do it!

[@FreedomFishing]

Been throwing the micro a rig for smallies. All 2.8s, bottom with 1/8 oz heads, middle 1/16 or 1/32 oz head, and weightless top baits. Weighs like 30 grams like this, and had a good Maine smallie come out of the water for it in November. Its as thrilling as a glidebait bite.

[@tacticalbassin]

That's so awesome! You've got it set up so well, that's really fun to fish!

[@richardbossman9875]

What head are you using that have those weights?

[@FreedomFishing]

@@richardbossman9875 They are the Mustad Double Cross nickel hook jig heads. They can bend out on a large fish, but I don't lock down my drag. I like that I can bend them out if I get snagged by slow rolling it, replace the heads as needed, then continue. They don't cost a lot either.

[@brandonsherrell4611]

Got a mini flex rig coming can’t wait to give it a try!!

[@erk678]

I am running late this Saturday morning. Got one cup of coffee down and tuned into the most important thing for an old tackle junky to do. 😎❤️🎣👍

[@tacticalbassin]

Thanks for tuning in, we appreciate you!

[@youtubzkoz]

My easy ARig setup is the Gnius plus blades and a sleek mikey Alabama. Killed it this year in the spring. Can throw it on just about any medium heavy and 16lb test. Sinks slowly so better for shallow. Slow crawl or fast. Fairly weedless

[@calebriemer8763]

I love throwing the mini and micro flex rigs! I fish them just like you say and they work! I'm going to have to check out the stealth rig. A lot of the water fish has some clarity to it. Thank you!

[@tacticalbassin]

Clear water lethargic fish is exactly what we designed the micro for. It's amazing how well that downsized profile works!

[@kasenisfishing]

Awesome videos! Yall should do a strollin buyers guide this year with all the hype behind it

[@tacticalbassin]

We'll see you in a couple days 😉

[@kasenisfishing]

@ heck yea!💪🏻

[@ColeMcDaniel-m8h]

How long of a leader do you prefer?

[@Steve-ev6vx]

I have to get one of those flouro rigs for the sand quarry near my house. Its is crystal clear and full of double digit fish in the middle of town, so the fish are almost impossible to hook. I also want to rig a big one up behind my kayak as a dedicated teaser for trolling for strippers.

[@TWC6724]

Definitely getting your micro rig this Christmas. Can’t wait. I’ve never had an A-rig before.

[@tacticalbassin]

It's a fish catcher!

[@TWC6724]

Screw it! Can’t wait for Christmas with it on sale right now. Just ordered it! Thanks guys! Just to double check, you recommend the one without blades for clearer highland reservoirs? That’s what I ordered.

[@15trucklt83]

The mini and micro are on my list. Swim baits are one of my favorite ways to cover water.

[@tacticalbassin]

You'll love both of those rigs!

[@vb9300]

Hey hey hey...waking up as the birthday boy today. Just bought another TB Micro unbladed yesterday.

[@tacticalbassin]

Happy birthday! And great score on that micro!

[@vb9300]

@@tacticalbassin thank ya fellas...

[@Tbowie13]

Tim chuckles at Matts suggestion that people should watch the morning the video comes out. 😂

[@Tallnerdyguy]

How about a buyers guide "best bang for buck" not just price points, but where the best value is

[@tacticalbassin]

Do you mean baits or rods? The rod video was 2 videos ago... and baits will be along very soon 😉

[@Tallnerdyguy]

​@@tacticalbassin setups, rod/reel, best bang for buck, not just gloomis/poison adrena, but gear that punches above their price point

[@Ukcat24]

@@Tallnerdyguyon rods if it’s in your price point a shimano Expride is untouchable in my opinion. Matt and Tim love them too. I got my first one this year and absolutely love it. Already got another one this week 😂

[@stevoky]

They have made them look at the video library ​@@Tallnerdyguy

[@Tallnerdyguy]

​@Ukcat24 i don't have a problem with $300 or $400+ rods and such, but not everyone does. Looking at gear that punches above their price point

[@colequinn10]

I love y’alls videos

[@tacticalbassin]

Thanks Cole!

[@toddpossum]

Thanks!

[@tacticalbassin]

Thanks for the constant support!

[@buzbait88]

What weight heads do you recommend for each of these?

[@bobbyquinn180]

When will you guys do spinnerbaits? I was also wondering if my St Croix Victory 7’4 H fast action would be a good option for the flex rig. Love your videos!

[@tacticalbassin]

That rod will throw it just fine 👍🏼 Spinnerbaits will come in time, hang in there!

[@bobbyquinn180]

@@tacticalbassinthank you I appreciate the response!☺️

[@richardbossman9875]

I was using Easy shiners ( 3.5” and 3” for the teasers) on my micro rig. Is this about the range I need to be is or your suggestions better and also I’m looking forward to using an A-rig this winter so what will be the best choice then?

[@tacticalbassin]

That's a great choice, it will absolutely work 👍🏼

[@fongxiong1]

TW needs to bring back the old sales back.

[@tacticalbassin]

Change is always hard, but I prefer the new sale. I order a lot of tackle and breaking it down where I have 3+ weeks to shop, is a whole lot easier than trying to remember/get it all in one day.

[@joshmichael7889]

For me in Canada the old way was better. I can’t afford to pay shipping and duties so many times.

[@MrHippiedeath]

My state only allows two hooks. Where would you suggest I put them on your mine flex?

[@tacticalbassin]

Clip the center long wire. 3 dummy's above, 2 hooks below. 👍🏼

[@wizardcat2828]

What about using weighted swimbait hooks (ex: flashy swimmer) as a seedless option?

[@tacticalbassin]

We've experimented with that a bit, and it can definitely be done. You just need to be ready to set hard.

[@wizardcat2828]

@ thanks for the response! I just tried this for a couple of days and the smaller ones (1/8 and 3/16 oz) did not seem to have any issues but the larger bait on 1/4oz had issues. Assuming it’s due to thinner hooks on the smaller flashy weights. 18lb Fluor on the 7’7” Expride. Northern Indiana.

[@ReelAZMatt]

You know you can put a wacky worm o ring over the head and leave it there at all times, then just slide it down to compress the Arig right?

[@jeremiahcox4256]

Haven’t learned my lesson yet about watching these buyers guides. My wallet ends up hurt every time I watch these videos 😂

[@Steve-ev6vx]

I am too poor for that, but it has reallly helped me in narrowing down what to buy at the flea markets and yard sales. My specialty is finding someone who is getting out of bass fishing and their wife is making them sell everything. I got one guys entire stash twice! About three years apart. 😂

[@tacticalbassin]

Ha! We're here to help you sort through it all, after that you're on your own 😎

[@ceciljohnson5997]

When to use bladed vs. non bladed?

[@tacticalbassin]

Typically non bladed in very clear water.

[@wishkor1]

Boys..... Every technique is your favorite technique to catch bass lol!!

[@tacticalbassin]

Ha! When it's brutal cold, this is very hard to beat.

[@chriscurtis8577]

How do you make my own worst to let you know how I want them I make special drink heads with spinner braids on

[@toonvanschaik6549]

In my experience it doesn't work on our European species. It should work but I think I'm missing something. Spinnerbaits do work here, it's weird to me, perhaps in rare conditions. I watch all your videos so I couldn't skip this one. Keep it up please ❤

[@tacticalbassin]

How strange! If spinnerbaits work, this definitely will too... I'll be it has to do with speed. Try fishing one a lot faster and with more twitches mixed in... we'd love to hear if it makes a difference!

[@toonvanschaik6549]

I will have another go at it. It might be excellent in situations I haven't encountered yet. This happened with the whopper plopper and the S-waver 168. I am not the only one that doesn't catch on the A-rig here. I have a nephew in Spain that fishes for bass, I will send him all the lures that work well on bass but not over here in the Netherlands and then follow them to catch my first largemouth ever. I have learned a lot from your videos over the years and have used it all to my advantage. 10 years ago I wasn't sure what you guys were talking about, now I am sure and use what applies to my fishing. The A-rig is that one lure presentation I broke my teeth on. I will get back to you on how I did. Thank you for your tips and support. If you see what I fish with you will see your signature in everything. Have a great day

[@markdotson607]

What if you can only use two hooks

[@richardbossman9875]

Use teasers for the rest. Make the furthest back and lowest bait or baits the ones with hooks.

[@KirkAllenOutdoorAdventures]

I feel like a-rigs are kinda cheating, but boy do they catch fish

[@tacticalbassin]

They're very effective and can do some things that no other bait can. The small sizes, in particular, are much easier to fish than their larger counterparts.

[@alcav54]

A directive from Matt, you SHOULD be watching these videos the morning they are released. 🫡

[@tacticalbassin]

Ha! Well, only if you want them to coincide with the sales. You're welcome to watch them any old time as well. 😀

[@ColeMcDaniel-m8h]

How long of a leader do you prefer?