The Best Swimbait You've Never Heard Of (But Your Friends Have)

[@jeepslivin]

i realize the trash fish is better qaulity than the sick fish. but for the $ ..How much better? would like to see a side by side comparison with some underwater footage. You guys are the best!

[@RealisticFishing]

Looks kinda like a carp or a sucker... nice!

[@davidwalsh623]

After purchasing several different sizes of the Trash fish I got a change to use it last weekend, I have to say they are awsome! I have to say its raised my level of fishing, normally at the lake I bring in 1 - 3 lbs bass but using the trash fish I have rasied that to 4.5 - 5lbs. Much bigger class of fish, I know there are bigger ones in there and I'm sure I'm going to be hooking into those soon. Thanks for the videos guys and keep up the good work!

[@tacticalbassin]

That's so awesome, great job David!

[@Fishmaster1011]

Getting that fall swimbait fever over here in Louisiana, catching good fish off the river when I find clear water back in the creeks.

[@mohammadyaqoub5350]

Best place to learn how to become a better angler. Thank you guys

[@tacticalbassin]

Thanks!

[@SkinnyWaterBoyzTV]

I just paused the video and ordered one

[@dylandaniel6298]

SkinnyWaterBoyzTV Barela I did the same when they mentioned it a few weeks ago.

[@SkinnyWaterBoyzTV]

hell yeah !! and my buddy literally just told me about it this past weekend haha how did he know my friends would know haha

[@williamfarnsworth27]

I've had a bag and never thought to use them

[@jayp9279]

This video helped catch a 4.5lb and a 5.5lb fish this week on the 6”. Thanks for your help Tim. I owe you guys a huge thanks!

[@tacticalbassin]

+JAYB1RD79 FISHING Yeah buddy!! Great job!

[@realjeffgarrett]

I’ve seen some mixed views on rigging the 6” and 6” fat. You guys seem to like a 6/0 beast hook, but the guys at Little Creeper like an 8/0 🤔 Is an 8/0 too much hook? Can I get away with throwing the 6” w/ beast hook on a Fury 795? Thank you guys for all you do!

[@raymondpraglowski5134]

looks great ordered some cant wait to try it out I ordered 3 6 inch and 4 4 inch to try out hope they work good in the north east

[@rtukua1]

How did you rig the 4” Little Creeper on spinner reel? Did you use braid or jig? My apology but I am brand new to bass fishing and learning all I can to challenge my husband and they boys when we fish. Appreciate your videos and how simple you explain things.

[@RockyTopSplash]

Lol... can we get a "hope you guys can see that" count. Good video Tim. Always enjoy em'

[@ChuckJacksontampaphotographer]

AHHHH! Toothpick to keep hook from sliding! *GREAT TIP* - THANK YOU!

[@xanderfishing4973]

So glad to watch this video I've been looking into the trash fish. perfect time to see this!

[@tacticalbassin]

Awesome!

[@azen2004]

They've been around for a minute but are still super effective

[@odinsonscreations957]

I think the reason things develop quick out there you have the willingness to try different things I know guys here in new england who think you cant catch big fish on a swim bait! 😂😂😂😂 I know first hand thats wrong I have tried eveything you guys have taught and it has paid off in spades here! Thanks for the videos and keeping us up to date here on the east coast.

[@tacticalbassin]

Ha! You're so right. Its amazing how stuck in their ways fishermen can get.

[@metaloutlander]

Looks like the sick fish.

[@MrBmayes32]

I appreciate these in depth videos and range of sizes and recommendations i will be picking some of the smaller ones up for sure!

[@JJ-bl8tp]

Good explanation. Nice video. The tip about the hook set is spot on.

[@fishing4reel479]

Everyone tell your friends about this channel! They should have more subs than what they do! Thank you for teaching everyone guys! Awesome video!👊💥

[@tacticalbassin]

Thanks so much!!

[@robbyhilario8595]

I wish I could give this more than one thumbs up. This is great advice that I will for sure use this fall. Perfect timing for this vid too. Love the video and the channel 👍👍👍👍

[@tacticalbassin]

Thank you Robby!

[@mikecraig5269]

Another great vid, Matt. Have a few of these but will buy other models/sizes of them. They have worked for me many times.

[@tedmccarthy1401]

Awesome thanks for sharing!!!! Trash Fish is my next purchase!

[@GMarshfishing]

Are y’all still using this? Is it good during the prespawn/spawn?

[@Erik-pf7gm]

Can you do a video on how to measure/weigh fish for a record?

[@fernandosolis3647]

Great video Tim could you compare your power to like fast or extra fast for me thanks. I know you or Matt have done a video on this before but instead of rods on the upper end I have more that don't state the power thanks again.

[@mitchelldean7067]

great video wil hav to pick one up sometime, I live in the southeast and fish mainy pretty clear lakes and want to build my confidnce in big swimbait fishing. which trashfish would you recommend me starting out with to build my confidence?

[@tacticalbassin]

6" Original

[@MarkNJBass]

Great information Tim.....if you could be a little more specific about how you put those tooth picks in it would be much appreciated. I have quite a few of the 6" and 4" baits and I need to fish them more. Thank You! Mark

[@MarkNJBass]

Actually I watched it again and I think I've got it. Thanks again!

[@culprit1985]

Hey, the trash fish been getting it done in my high pressured fisheries down here close to san diego. Berkeley came out with the sick fish. Trash fish is a much more flexible swimbait that works great in cold water still has swim at slow speeds under 50 degrees. Berkley sick fish just doesn't perform in cold water.

[@YankeeTankerOutdoors]

Tim.. If you were to do the 6 in - could you do the bladerunner hook? And what size? Thanks!

[@richardbossman9875]

Using a jighook with the 6" fatty was mentioned but nothing else about it. What would be the best jig hook for bumping along gravel/ small rock along with occasional patches of "muck" ? Also for the 6 and 8" which hook setup keeps the bait from rolling on it's side on those slow crawls on bottom?

[@garcj108]

do you think is better to fish this with bright sunny conditions or cloudy los light conditions?

[@tacticalbassin]

Doesn't matter, both can be equally effective

[@droussanidis]

Hey Tim, why the trokar for the sunfish instead of the owner beast? Shape, hook gap, length of point, weight size? You and Matt make great videos, thought I would ask a few more details on the hook choice.

[@joshuaphaup2129]

Hey Tim, the rod that you use for the 6 inch trash fish. Is that also a good rod for other 6in soft plastic swimbaits? Like a new big kietechs?

[@dgroves85]

Quick question. Are you guys throwing this bait primarily for largemouth? Or do you throw them for spots and smallies too? If so I'm guessing the 4-6inch? If I were to throw it for spots do you have any color recommendations?

[@tacticalbassin]

They work for all 3 species and the 6" is the most universal size. KC Ghost is a killer spot color... but most of them work really well.

[@hammerrough4204]

Perfect vid with coffee Tim! 78k almost there! Great work!

[@tacticalbassin]

Thanks Bud!

[@butcherhead64]

I bought the ghost 6 inch and caught fish the first time using it! I was wondering what your best 3 colors would be for the Midwest region ( Indiana )

[@jasongrigsby2017]

Id like to see an underwater video of the action.

[@pingwongkimjr1098]

^^^

[@JJ-bl8tp]

There is one on here somewhere. Or at tackle warehouse site.

[@telefunkenyou47]

Jason Grigsby - Underwater action - kzbin.info/www/bejne/eaOuhIt8qceUeLc

[@jasongrigsby2017]

Outcast Outdoors thank you

[@jimschollhammer5270]

owner does not make a 4/0 flashy swimmer, they make a 3/0 or 5/0 which should you use?

[@ericcartman8354]

I got a few of the very first trash fish that came out about 5 years ago, had a few of them together in my box and they melted together and then turned hard. They were in the closet inside the house too, not in the heat. Havent tried them again since

[@tacticalbassin]

Bummer! We've got a lot of old baits and haven't experienced that.

[@Shanester66]

Hey Tim...I picked up a few of these baits to try. My question is regarding the Sunfish with the 5/0 Trokar. The hook point rides pretty low to the bait. Its in the slot but as the 6/0 beast rides basically flush with the top of the trash fish, the Trokar is nestled down pretty far. Any advice? Will this hinder the bite? Not sure I could rig it any differently considering the width of the Sunfish. Thanks buddy.

[@ethanbarnhart8027]

Absolutely love this video.

[@keatonbarr8756]

I live and fish in Washington state. Do you think that this would be a good bait for up here on the wet side of the state?

[@kylekurka3518]

I've always like these, especially the gill. Looks like this video caused TW to sell out of the 6" in pretty much every color!

[@logansherman3648]

what jig hook size should you fish the original and the baby trash fish on?

[@Pateram]

Tha backdrops are AMAZING!!!

[@masonmyrick873]

I ordered the 6 in white pearl I'm skeptical but I trust you guys so I'm giving it a shot

[@codymilner6890]

Sweet Tim-o-line, oooh oooh ooooohh

[@danmcmanigal1978]

Hey guys. I've ordered and received the 6" fatty and was curious what Blade Runner Swimbait hook you recommend. You recommended the 6/0 for the 8" fatty so just curious. Thanks guys! Your videos are some of my favorites on the web!

[@tacticalbassin]

The 4/0 is the way to go.

[@blewerwes1]

Mend it saved my life. I ordered my first huddie, and got it in. They stapled the pack through the tail so when i let my son open it he ripped the pack pulling the staple through the tail, Mend it saved my life. made it look new again

[@925hardknox]

What do you think about throwing on the dirty delta during fall ?

[@AteAnnasvlogNePhil]

Hi Bruce Greetings from Nepal I watch full It was a Great moment to be with u while u do fishing I hope u can come and see what is inside in Nepal thank u much

[@thebigshow5696]

Do you have to have clear water for the trash fish lakes in my area only have a foot of visibility or so, what about ark river system will these work in these type fisheries? Thanks live yalls videos

[@tacticalbassin]

Clear water is great but not required at all. Our lake has 1' visibility all Fall and we're catching them on it.

[@xDx0xUxGx]

Do the sunfish, 4 inch and 6 inch have the same cavity as the 8 for an internal weight?

[@andrewwolf4963]

The Havoc sick fish works the same way both are amazing

[@JBworkz]

Matt/Tim, What insert would you run on the fatty ? and weighted or unweighted beast?

[@grantlee4083]

Could i throw this on my Muskie set up? Also since I like in pike land I'm I gonna get bit off/ripped up a lot?

[@Tbowie13]

Mend-it, Mend-it, Mend-it...lol. These get tore up by bass, I can't imagine what Pike and Musky would do to it. I got hardbaits that are tooth riddled from when I lived in Indiana and caught alot of Musky and Pike. I throw pricy baits alot (I-Slides, Defiant, Deps) but don't know if I'd spend $20 to maybe catch just 1 fish before the bait was destroyed. Good luck either way. Just realized this was a 3 yr old post...lol, oh well.

[@minenotyours2411]

Dude I got a lot of them for 1.99 and you had showed me so much in 10 min .....love your channal

[@brandonk9849]

those arw sick fish not trash fish sick fish are way harder the trash fish is 20 bucks

[@TurdFerguson1000]

I fish mostly dirty or stained water. Do these work in dirty water? If so which color do you recommend?

[@tacticalbassin]

They do. Use the bolder chartreuse shad colors

[@davidwalsh623]

I was looking for the 4/0 flashy swimmer and it appears there is only 1/0, 3/0 and 5/0 on tackle warehouse. should I use the 3/0 or the 5/0 on the 4" trash fish?

[@MotorcycleMouse]

How do you attach your leaders and what makes you pick what weight line?

[@jamesfritz5375]

80lb braid to 25 lb fluro? How bigs the knot! Does it even pass thru the eyes on your pole?

[@bassjunkie4881]

Love the sunfish only thing to m having luck with right now

[@timweiss5487]

Great job guys! Keep up the good work!!!! Thank you!

[@tacticalbassin]

Thanks TIm!

[@justinharrold8977]

How do you get the 6 ought blade runner hood to stay in? Mine keeps coming out

[@tagbdf1033]

Would love a vid of your leader knots that you use for the bigger lines.

[@norrycha9844]

What colors do you guy highly recommend? There are so many to pick from?

[@edritchie270]

I looked at the Little creeper web site . What exactly is the TO? Tucked out version vs non ?

[@bobgill4069]

What are your thoughts on the Berkley Sick Fish line? I know that the Berkley bait is based off of the sick fish but for the recreational angler or the budget conscious angler do you have any experience with those?

[@tacticalbassin]

Yes, my experience has been that they're really rigid and don't work anywhere near as well as the original.

[@bobgill4069]

@@tacticalbassin OK. Thanks for the reply. I haven't used them yet but I have a few packs. I'll try and boil them to see if that softens them up some and helps with the action.

[@McClovinFishing]

Hey Tim, I’ve heard of people experiencing failures with the twistlock on the beast hook. Have you had any problems with it? How can I make sure the twistlock from failing?

[@tacticalbassin]

Haven't had ANY problems, not sure what there is to fail.

[@McClovinFishing]

TacticalBassin The screw lock itself, some say it’s too short and rips out of the plastic on hard casts. But thanks for the response, I’ll give them a solid try 👍

[@mikeymallory2951]

Would you recommend this over the Hudds

[@robertfitzgerald569]

What color do you suggest

[@nick2sick442]

My brother put me on these. They work well but you're right hook up ratio can be a problem

[@mcaetano2000]

I've seen a video where they say if you remove the top of the tail fin the tail will have a wider action. Maybe it's better when fishing in summer!

[@fishing4reel479]

Will this work in muddy or really stained water! And what color is the best for these conditions?

[@tacticalbassin]

Yes definitely. White, Chartreuse Shad, use the bold colors.

[@gianfrancocurotto4051]

How long a leader do you tie for clear water? Have you had any success on this bait for spotted bass?

[@tacticalbassin]

8-10 feet and yes we have

[@aaronfortner6582]

Good jig head for the 4 inch model???

[@kylehenderson2257]

I believe Havoc makes a similar style bait, have y'all tried it and would that be comparable to the trash fish? As always thanks so much for the in depth videos you both put out! I continue to learn so much every week

[@tacticalbassin]

Its literally a replica of the 6" original trash fish but they made it very stiff and never got it right. They're not the same bait AT ALL.

[@romanianbushido]

So how long do these typically last if you use Mend-It (which is really a must have itself)?

[@tacticalbassin]

Quite a while. Of course you can get an especially brutal fish that mangles a bait but in general you're going to catch a lot of fish on a bait with mend it.

[@gabrielstroope7045]

Do you guys have a rigging video for the trash fish sunfish

[@jfrizzy96]

What color would you recommend for a very clear water fishery with a good Threadfin and gizzard shad population in Texas? Thank you for your help.

[@pattywatts4640]

In any clearwater lake you want to use natural colors

[@CODnumber2]

Jacob Froese lite hitch ghosted just shad and ghosted bbh

[@financegrunt]

TIm, What blade runner size would you use for the 6" ? 4/0?

[@TexasJohnFishing]

Great bait! Great video Tim!

[@tacticalbassin]

Thanks Bud!

[@fishsnatcherstv6292]

If you could only pick one color, which would you choose? And does that vary between 6” and 8”?

[@tacticalbassin]

Oh man, they're all killers. Honestly they're such neutral tones I'm not convinced it really matters. Natural Hitch looks a little like everything.

[@fishsnatcherstv6292]

TacticalBassin sounds good! Thanks for the tip guys. I’ll let you know how they do on the Potomac River once I can grab a few!

[@mikeravet1645]

Can you make a video fishing with it?

[@tacticalbassin]

Yes sir! Its on the list. As soon as our water clears up we will get you some underwater video as well

[@fishing4reel479]

Awesome!👍

[@wesleyosburn6789]

@@tacticalbassinwhat colors does it come in?

[@jacobkrueger1920]

After looking at your Instagram post about this bait. I noticed some people, including myself, are confused why you use a mono leader instead of a flouro leader since its a top hook bait?

[@tacticalbassin]

Its all about shock absorption. Visibility isn't an issue. Once you peg the fish and are fighting them to the boat you need a little shock absorber to keep from bending a hook, blowing out the fish's lip, etc.

[@landonmiller5449]

A totally unrelated comment but what line size would you use for fishing senkos in mostly open water applivations

[@tacticalbassin]

12 lb

[@Bran-don3]

is the crappie trash fish worth getting? I fish a reservoir that is mainly crappie

[@tacticalbassin]

Yes, absolutely!

[@Bran-don3]

TacticalBassin as good as the original?

[@noahrosetta1260]

will the jig hook work for the six inch?

[@jameskahl3484]

What color was the 6 inch fatty and 8 inch please. I like the way they look. But on warehouse they do not have a good picture. Thanks tim i live in Virginia and i bet the fish will like it.

[@CODnumber2]

james kahl the colors you saw and want are blowback herring and lc hitch. try the blueback in clear tucked out and regular. wish we made them when I lived on buggs island 9 years ago

[@natetrout1]

Wondering which color best matches patterns in Texas reservoirs. Specifically central Texas.

[@frankb1069]

Love the swimbait videos

[@ronhuckobey707]

What budget rod do you recommend for the 6and 8inch baits? Also the reel for each

[@ScuffedEngineer]

I can at least give you good options for reels. 6" a casitas and 8" a Cardiff 300. The 6" really just needs a heavy powered rod, Tim said a 4-5 power rod so. You could use a Dobyns Fury 795 for the 8" since it should be within it's true working range of under 3-3.5oz.

[@andyd834]

awesome video, do you guys fish the optimum boom boom?

[@ismaelkharodia786]

Sorry Tim, the owner flashy swimmer doesn’t come in a 4/0, should I go with a 3/0 or 5/0 Thank you

[@billyhenderson1911]

Hey man like video can you throw that trash fish and all spray fish and a megabass fish bait in dirty water just want to know because I'm down here in Dallas Texas I want to know could y'all touch bases on that

[@kami_flynn4610]

what weight and size hook on that blade runner ?

[@outpostjared7835]

when you get one 3 years after release. EAST COAST lol

[@hc_gabe4078]

Would a 7’3” Heavy be okay for the 4”? And does that blue gill really work?

[@JJ-bl8tp]

Hard to get a hook set. Yes they work but there are better blue Gill soft baits out there.

[@hc_gabe4078]

J J Ok thanks

[@MrPanchito2233]

Could this be a good bait to use in ponds and creeks?

[@tacticalbassin]

Absolutely!

[@culprit1985]

Also out here in these high pressured lakes if you can weight your suspending jerk baits to where they suspend nose up and let em sit may get a few more bites.