Today we go head-to-head with a weedless swimbait and an underspin! Matt is throwing a Beast Hook paired with a variety of paddle tail swimbaits while Tim is using a Flashy Swimmer weedless underspin. Which one will catch the most? Which one will catch the biggest bass? Come along for the fun and a bonus BIG catch!
Both hook styles can be incredibly effective. The Beast Hook has a deep gap, resulting in an amazing hook up ratio. The gap also allows the hook to pair with a variety of baits. The Flashy Swimmer has a narrower gap but is offered in heavier weights and includes a fish attracting blade. The flashy swimmer has incredible drawing power for its size and is a great option around baitfish.
Today the fish were clearly favoring the Beast hook. The natural presentation proved irresistible to fish of all sizes. Below is a break down of the hooks, baits, and tackle we were using.
The hooks…
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Flashy Swimmer 5/0 with 1/4 oz: http://bit.ly/2e8O4Y7
The baits…
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Reaction Innovations Skinny Dipper: http://bit.ly/2bf1uEn
Strike King 4.75 Rage Swimmer: http://bit.ly/2evZF8j
Little Creeper Trash Fish: http://bit.ly/2xRdCFP
Tim’s Combo…
Rod- G Loomis GLX 894 JWR: http://bit.ly/2gqziwT
Reel- Curado DC HG: http://bit.ly/2yHtsp4
Line- 40 lb Power Pro MaxCuatro: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- 18 lb Maxima Ultragreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9
Matt’s Combo…
Rod- Shimano Expride 7’2″ Heavy: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL
Reel- Metanium DC HG: http://bit.ly/2qrSZvs
Line- 50 lb MaxCuatro Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- 18 lb Maxima Ultragreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9
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The one at 9:40bass sheshhhh
I love how Tim out there at the end still casting not ready to give up first place
Just getting in to throwing swimbait this year. Pumped on them. Caught 25 largemouth today
Random question I've noticed in alot of fishing videos guys on boats often wear flip flops even when it's cold and they are wearing jackets and pants is there a reason for the flip flops or is it just personal choice just seems like in the cold it's not the best choice and I'm wondering if there is a reason that makes cold feet worth it
These guys are silent fisherman. Good stuff though! Used to 1Rod. Lol
Wearing a hood and face mask for protection yet wearing sandles instead of shoes. Great video though!
What was the water clarity? Curious about how that may impact the bite between the 2 setups.
Owner Beast vs Gamakatsu's version?
I keep waiting for one of you to knock the other one out of the boat on a hook set.
I really enjoyed this video. Thank you. You have shown me that the details matter. I like the challenges where the bait is slightly modified and see who boats more fish. Your you tube channel is one of the best.
Here's what I learned from this video:
Being on the deck of the boat with Matt when he sets a hook is a very dangerous place to be. LOL!
Which bait stood out?
Thanks!!
When I throw Keitech rigs like this, I mostly use my spinning gear. Am I missing something big by doing this? I haven't noticed any issues with it.
Hi tactical! I’m a smoker, i smoke a lot of ciggerettes. I love to fish while smoking, I never see any pros smoking? Can you do a ciggerette video?
What knot was that?
What a giant @ 10:00 mark!!!!!!
Please do electronics review for begginers!
Try out some doomsday tackle co rods plzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Tell me what ya think of them
@tacticalbassin can you guys do a seminar style video on how different lure types and colors typically correspond with different weather types? That would be a huge help to me because I have a lot of trouble putting a pattern together. Most of my outings are just hit or miss. And I'm really trying to up my game and start competing in some entry level tournaments. Thanks in advance for any help you may be able to provide. Im addicted to watching your videos. You guys are awesome
Hey guys…how would you recommend using the underspin on a pond that is clear, fairly deep and has grass on the bottom?
What size beast are you using with the 4.8 inch? 4/0 or 6/0? Good work guys.
Hey dudes! Would you run the Maxima Ultragreen as a main line, not just as a leader? Is the copolymer heavy as fluro? Will it sink for jigs/Texas rigs?
Stuart little for the win
We need longer videos of #TB!
Im an avid user of both rigs. Underspin being my favorite. I fish gin clear water in AZ. The gold blade underspin catches literally 2x's compared to silver. I assume the reason is it resembles what's on the daily menu more closely. Could there be any other reason why?
What knot is that starting at 1:07?
Matt, You should learn to tie the Fish-N-Fool knot it is way stronger and faster to tie than the knot you use now.
Thank goodness no one was speared… That seized up pedestal post looks dangerous lol. Great vid guys
Can you guys do a prespawn seminar type video?
I don't like the word hate but the side to side power drive foot control. It is even painful to watch someone else use it .
Hey Matt: The Beast doesn't come smaller than 4/0, so when fishing the 3.8" instead of the 4.8" Keitechs, does it make sense to use a bullet weight with one of these …? https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Owner_Wide_Gap_Plus_Black_Chrome_Hooks/descpage-O5139.html
Please, have mercy on me. Let me win the Matt Allen sweep stakes and get me out of this frozen hell called western PA. I can't take it anymore. I'm pitching lures in the bathtub…the kids don't mind much especially when I don't use hooks. Send me to central CA to fish with yins guys. Please, save me, yours truly, da Bulldog.
Thanks guys. Still south of the border I see.
Hey Matt and Tim would see you guys come down little south and fish DVL and Perris Lake
Hey Guys! I would love to see a few baits for imitating forage bait fish especially shiners!
@tacticalbassin you ever throw the Cheater swimbaits?
Raise your hand if after ever new Tactical video, you go back and watch old TB videos the rest of the night!
how long of leader do you guys use in this presentation?
The 4.8 kietech is my favorite lure right now last summer I slayed more big bass with that alone than I have the past 2 years one big key though is having a really good swimbait head. If not the kietech is so soft that it will get ruined so fast and you will go thru one every bite or catch so I started dabbing a little glue first and that has been clutch now I can catch 3 or 4 atleast before changing baits. Thanks guys you have really changed the game as far as good fishing knowledge and tip videos keep it up
man i wish they hit like that at my lake the bass hit the lure in the head and i nead to take out line so they can run whit it and they eated and i set the hook because when they bite they only hit the head
What is the best way to used the swimbait
What up guys? You fellers are teaching me to slay these suckers! I got my PB this year by utilizing the techniques I learned from Tactical Bassin. She was 10.66 lbs and she is still in the lake, being all beastly and stuff. Thanks for everything guys! I'm a huge fan!
I've used the beast hooks a lot but I recently started trying out Trokar's version. My only issue with the beast hook is that the point is very long which makes the gap between the point and the eye smaller. The Trokars are proportioned better in my opinion. With the beasts I end up skin hooking bigger fish inside the roof of their mouths.
Thanks guys. Another informative vid compliments of Tactical Bassin
The weedlessness of this is great around me. Most people still fish worms and flip and frog. But I can run that swimbait through some nasty stuff, and kill it in small open pockets. Caught a lot of really good fish doing it. Great video as always guys
You guys are great.Love the videos.
Always get a kick out of you two on the boat – your polar opposite in personality – but get along like brothers – one will set a hook almost nailing the other – but it goes unnoticed – wink- ( no big deal ) also enjoy how you don’t dance around the boat when your landing a bass – yes act like you’ve caught one before – wink-
You guys do great work – keep it up . P.s … ever fish lake mead ? Any comment of lake ?
Matt – your all time favorite baitcaster is ? Tim – your all time fav spin reel ?
Nice video guys