Matt is teaching while catching giant bass! Don’t miss this! He’s throwing small paddle tail swimbaits and getting monster bites when he gets inspired and stops what he’s doing to explain how subtle differences between popular swimbaits and swimbait hooks can make huge differences in your catch rates.
There are a variety of finesse swimbaits on the market and many of them catch fish. So why do certain models always seem to shine? Are there times when you should cut one off and try a different style? How will switching from a bare head to a bladed head impact the bait? There is so much to understand about these small swimbaits that is often overlooked and as you’ll see in today’s video, it can have a huge impact on the size of fish you’re catching!
Below you’ll find links to the exact baits Matt was using, the exact heads, weights, and colors he discussed, as well as the specific rod models he was fishing with. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.
TODAY’S SPARK SHAD…
Bait- Megabass 3″ Spark Shad: http://bit.ly/2XcLZk4
Colors: Real, Baby Bass
Hook- Megabass Okashira Screw Head: http://bit.ly/2EpluSA
Size: 1/16 oz
TODAY’S KEITECH…
Bait- Keitech 3.3 Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v
Color: SunGill
Hook- Dirty Jigs Guppy Head: http://bit.ly/2nyUJRS
Size: 1/8 oz
TODAY’S DARK SLEEPER…
Bait- Megabass 3″ Dark Sleeper (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2TyR1GT
Color: Wakasagi
OTHER FINESSE SWIMBAITS…
-Keitech 4″ Easy Shiner: http://bit.ly/2bxJK6H
Favorite Colors: Crystal Shad, Electric Shad
-Storm 3″ Largo Shad: https://bit.ly/3vxP0NB
Favorite Colors: Sexy Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl
FINESSE SWIMBAIT HEADS (Largest To Smallest)…
-Dirty Jigs Tactical Finesse Head (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2Pqrq3n
-Owner Flashy Swimmer (1/0): http://bit.ly/2e8O4Y7
-Megabass Okashira Screw Head: http://bit.ly/2EpluSA
-Cool Baits Underspin (1/8 oz): http://bit.ly/2boS7QA
Dirty Jigs Guppy Head: http://bit.ly/2nyUJRS
MATT’S FIRST SPINNING COMBO…
Rod- Megabass P5 Baby Plugging: https://bit.ly/2B7NyFj
Reel- Shimano Vanford 2000: https://bit.ly/2gu84t7
Line- Power Pro 10 lb: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b
Leader- Sunline Super FC 6 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju
MATT’S 2ND SPINNING COMBO…
Rod- G Loomis NRX+ 901S SJR: https://bit.ly/2RB0oJP
Reel- Shimano Exsence 3000: https://bit.ly/2iMtscV
Line- Sunline Super FC 5 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju
DARK SLEEPER COMBO…
Rod- Megabass Dark Sleeper: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY
Reel- Shimano Aldebaran 50 MGL (HG): http://bit.ly/2fdX1Uy
Line- Sunline FC 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm
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TacticalBassin Apparel and Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz
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MAJOR EQUIPMENT WE USE DAILY…
Trolling Motor- Minn Kota Ultrex 112: http://bit.ly/2vFQypW
Electronics- Humminbird Solix 15: https://bit.ly/35HuPRY
Anchors- Minn Kota Talons: http://bit.ly/2F0QBSP
Net- Frabill Conservation PLD 2612: https://bit.ly/3kdZ3kA
Camera- GoPro Hero 9: http://bit.ly/2KQ0VEI
FAVORITE TOOLS AND GEAR…
Favorite Storage Box: https://bit.ly/3kngvEG
Favorite sunglasses: https://bit.ly/3cLH0kl
Favorite Pliers: http://bit.ly/2MpUBEr
Favorite life jacket: http://bit.ly/2odXXIP
Favorite Scale: http://bit.ly/2f7QgQ9
Favorite Lure Retriever: http://bit.ly/2TLTJc6
Favorite Braid Cutters: https://bit.ly/35KSp3O
Favorite Split Ring Pliers: http://bit.ly/2fT4Qw0
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#bassfishing #smallmouth #swimbait
19:00 mark good info
For about the last 3 weeks, I've been researching swimbaits. I've watched several "pro" videos and I've watched several of yours. Nobody goes as in‐depth as you guys do. Everybody else just talks about their 1 favorite swimbait, jig head setup. I am waiting on a TW order now containing all the baits and heads you guys teach. I honestly can't wait to get this stuff out on the water. Thank you, I love your channel. When I am curious about a technique, you guys are the 1st place I look.
I picked up an Okashira screw head and 3” sparkshad and I’m catching ALOT of fish on it, different species too like yellow perch, small mouth, largemouth. I have a concern though wondering if I’m doing something wrong. I have tongue hooked two largemouth with this jig head whereas I’ve never tongue hooked a fish before this. One of the largemouth didn’t make it as there was tons of blood even though I did my best to unhook her in the water to stop the bleeding. Am I doing something wrong with my hook set possibly or is this just something that happens sometimes? I’ve caught hundreds of bass and thought it was odd this happened twice with this setup.
Thank you so much for this video! You answered several questions I've had in the past couple weeks. Good luck and be safe.
Just wondering; you cast with your right and crank with your left with spinning gear, and yet you use your right for both casting and cranking when using bait casting gear. It doesn't make sense!
Matt, I just moved to MI. Although I do knot own a boat (only a Kayak) I hope someday to be out on these MI waters. This Video is much appreciated.
This channel should have 3 times the sub count that it does. This is, hands down, the best educational fishing channel on YouTube.
I live in Michigan, what lake is this?
P5 baby plugging vs NRX+ 901? I have the 901 so how much difference is the baby plugging in feel, sensitivity and lure weight?
Thank you sir for this tutorial. I am going to try some oy your strategies out for Redfish and Sea trout. Hmmm…maybe Snook too!
Have you reviewed the Sleeper Gill yet? Just learned about it today!
Slabs
thanx for this cool video 🔥
Welcome to Michigan, we have a lot of pike here.
What lake are you on??
That was an awesome description of the swim baits!!!
The one thing I pick up from watching this video is how slow you're turning the handle on the reel. I tend to just be a steady real guy at a steady speed, but watching you very the retrieve speed and how slow you're bringing it back to the boat is something I'm going to try the next time I hit the water. With respect to finish swimbaits, do you really think line size matters with respect to the number of bytes that you get?
Matt after catching two 5+ smallmouth "looking for a bigger bite" 😂😎
the size of those smallmouth 😳
That dark sleeper is insane! My new go to lure for every fishing trip so far this summer! Thanks for letting me know man it really was a game changer for me
Question for you guys, have either of you caught a mean mouth bass?? Very interested!
I'm assuming you guys already got your hands on some Megabass Sleeper Gills??
Them are some TANKS.
Great video Matt. Great detail and teaching.
Great video ++
caught so many bass on the Okishira head last summer/ fall and its my new confidence bait. just hooked up with one on the Oki head and Spark combo this spring, I usually pair it with the Hazedong
I too like the Cool baits underspins, but have noticed that the blade will typically break and fall off after a fish or two. Have you noticed the same? Am I doing something wrong?
How fun is that!?!?
Can we get an uncut in Michigan