Author: TacticalBassin
If you’re throwing the same old baits, you’re going to struggle during this transition!! Catching fish can be tricky this time of year! Some anglers are catching big fish every trip out while others are catching nothing at all. The difference is a combination of the baits they’re using and their ability to trigger a feed response. Its time to get out of your comfort zone! Focus your attention on aggressive baits like speed cranking, jerkbaits, A-rigs, and blade baits to get consistent bites. If you insist on slow fishing, focus on key baits like jigs and ned rigs to…
If you’re not comfortable fishing a jig, this video is for you! The jig bite can be amazing in the Fall! We rely on it to get BIG bites when other baits don’t. The key is understanding where bass are positioning and which jig styles to throw. Today Tim is giving you the keys to Fall jig fishing whether you’re fishing a clear finesse fishery, a shallow grassy lake, or anywhere in between. Understanding how fish are positioning in the Fall is half the battle. Pay attention to Tim’s tips on WHERE he throws each style of jig as much…
Have you tried the “Free Rig” yet? If you haven’t tried the Free Rig, this is the right time of year to experiment with it. Think of it as a finesse version of a Texas Rig or Carolina Rig. Its a fish catcher and it’s here to stay! The Free Rig isn’t new, but is continuing to gain popularity, especially as grass begins dying back in the Fall. This rig shines around hard cover and will produce long after bass have become leery of traditional presentations. The benefit of this rig is it allows your bait to fall very slowly,…
There may be no better bait to target aggressive bass than a fluke! You can fish it quickly as a topwater, twitch it as a jerkbait, slow fish it like a weightless worm, and even Carolina rig it! The soft jerkbait’s ability to adapt puts it in a close of its own! This bait should be in every angler’s late season arsenal and today we’re going to show you how to adapt it to your lake’s conditions. Most anglers fish a soft jerkbait but few realize its true potential. With a simple hook adjustment this bait can become a topwater.…
Don’t overlook finesse fishing this time of year! Whether you’re a fan of spinning tackle or Bait Finesse (BFS), these unique techniques will help you catch more fish throughout Summer and early Fall. From tiny topwater and swimbaits, to unique senko presentations, these tricks put fish in the boat! Bait finesse fishing continues to sweep the US angling community and many fisherman are eager to know what to try next. These presentations will help you catch more fish in the coming months and you’ll have more fun doing it because you’re using light tackle! And don’t worry, you can still…
This isn’t your dad’s finesse dropshot fishing! Punching, Flipping, Creature baits, and yes, small profiles and finesse too! The dropshot is more versatile than most angler’s realize. If you’ve compartmentalized it as a finesse technique, you’re missing a lot of amazing dropshot opportunities in the Summer! In today’s video Tim is covering standard dropshot fishing, including some of his key baits. But he’s also adapting the method for grass, for heavy cover punching and flipping, and even for Bait Finesse (BFS) applications. The dropshot is far more versatile than we give it credit for and today Tim finally took the…
Everyone overlooks this spot on their favorite lake! As we approach the middle of Summer, fish get harder to catch. If you’re fishing the same techniques in the same places, you’re probably starting to struggle. But there is something simple you can do to start catching fish again right away! Its time to get off the bank! Forget the shoreline you fish every day and start focusing your attention on submerged vegetation. Weed lines and weed edges are the EASIEST place to catch fish in your lake and almost no one is targeting them! Below you’ll find links to the…