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Finesse worms come in many styles and are one of the most versatile lures in bass fishing. Finesse worms are perfect for fishing in tough conditions and when bass are locked on the bottom. In this video, TightLineTV breaks down his top three ways to rig a finesse worm and how you can fish them to get more bites! 1) …
Major League Fishing pro-Brian Latimer can sniff out a fish in nearly any lake, river, or pond he casts a line. One straightforward way he generates more bites is by pairing his proven finesse techniques with the fish-catching power of Z-Man soft plastics. Z-Man and Brian are shaking things up again with the launch of the all-new SMH Wormz & …
Finesse tactics have revolutionized bass fishing. In the past, if you weren’t getting bit throwing traditional presentations like spinnerbaits, cranks, or flipping – “they just weren’t biting.” That’s no longer the case. More and more anglers are finding that switching to finesse tactics can generate strikes when everything else fails, making “they’re just not biting” a phrase seldom uttered by …
Combine a leadhead jig and a plastic worm and you have two of the best bass lures all in one bait. The original combination was called a jigworm and now has become the popular shaky head worm. An In-Fisherman article states the history of the jigworm stretches across more than 50 years. The article noted it didn’t have an exact …
Savvy anglers have taken an easy-to-use lure, the Senko style bait, and turned it into a multipurpose bait capable of tricking bass several ways. Stick worms such as the Yamamoto Senko have become so popular because the baits are simple to use. You can simply rig it straight on the hook (weightless), cast it out, and let it sink. The …
Some bass anglers disdainfully refer to finesse fishing as fishing with a “sissy stick,” because finesse fishing frequently requires lighter tackle than the power fishing tactics they use. However, there is nothing sissy about the loads of bass you can catch relying on finesse fishing techniques. Fishing power tactics with fast-moving or big, bulky lures, thick line and heavy-action baitcast …
A soft plastic lure matched with a shaky head jig is probably the ultimate finesse bait for finicky or bass affected by fishing pressure. The popularity of shaky head fishing has prompted tackle manufacturers to create a wide array of jighead sizes and styles. The key to shaky head fishing is using as light of a jighead as possible and …
With the summer in full swing, water temps in most bodies of water are nearing their seasonal peak. Warmer water carries less oxygen, and for that reason, bass in many lakes and reservoirs across the country take a summer vacation and head out to the depths. In addition to more oxygen, deep water usually harbors more baitfish, and also provides …
Soft plastics are without question one of the greatest weapons in the bass fisherman’s arsenal. They come in hundreds of shapes, colors, and can be fished effectively in almost any scenario encountered on the water. With so many options, you probably end up asking yourself how to rig a soft plastic. To maximize their effectiveness, bass anglers have developed almost …
Which Are The Best Baits For Murky Water & Clear Water? Water clarity and color play a prominent role in lure selection. In clear water, most fish species are visual feeders, and choosing baits that effectively imitates a primary forage species is paramount. Contrastingly, when the water muddies up, fish rely more on their lateral line to detect prey, and the …
You won’t find “conjunctive tackleitis” in any medical dictionary, but we’re pretty sure it’s a real condition – one that many anglers suffer from. Once afflicted, its victims have an insatiable urge to purchase and collect more and more bass lures, until their boat, garage, or basement closely resembles Karl’s warehouse. If only the fish cared about how much tackle …
The”Ned Rig” (AKA the”Midwest finesse rig”), has taken the bass world by storm. In many parts of the country, it’s rapidly become a go-to presentation for anglers fishing tough conditions or pressured waters. The ned rig excels when it gets tough because it has a small profile, a subtle action, and can be used to mimic a number of bass …
