What makes smaller swimbaits so successful for catching big bass? In this video, we’ll explore why small finesse swimbaits are so good at catching bass, as well as the best 3 ways to rig and retrieve small finesse swimbaits!
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BEST Finesse Swimbaits:
2.75″ GLF Dropkick Shad (Smelt, GP, Black) – https://omnia.direct/4825Dropkick
3.5″ Keitech Easy Shiner (Ayu, Sexy Shad, GP) – https://omnia.direct/4825EasyShiner
3″ Megabass Spark Shad (Real, Ayu) – https://omnia.direct/4825Sparky
JIGHEADS:
Stealth Ball Head – https://omnia.direct/4825Stealth
Football Head – https://omnia.direct/4825Football
Underspin Head – https://omnia.direct/4825Underspin
Dropshot Hook –
Dropshot Weight –
Rod – 7’6″ ML TFO Resolve or Centra Bass
Reel – 3000 Size Spinning Reel – https://omnia.direct/4825Reels
Line – 8lb Braid to 6 lb Fluorocarbon
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Easy shiner is so slept on, so many guys just toss swing impact fat, regular swing impact can really catch them at times too
Thanks Ben. Ive pretty much gotten away from spinning on super light presentations. Daiwa has baitcasting now the will launch even a weightless senko 30+ yards.
Thx again for your tips Benjamin !
What hook do you use on the short leader dropshot? Do you super glue the bait to the hook?
No Hazedong ?? Guess you gotta pick 3 👍
Got some GLF baits coming my usual go to is Keitech ES, Spark Shad, Hazedong on a MB screw head. Caught more pre spawn smallmouth on a Keitech than any other bait but man you go through them ! Great vid Ben 👍
Great video Ben awesome tips I love throwing the okashira screw heads with both the keitech and spark shad and finesse minnow but the hover minnow is the juice on that screw head 🤫the now I will have to try the drop kick shad I love throwing mine on my bfs set up 7’6” cashion And my pixie 7 lbs Fluor love the channel keep up the good work
Guys, stop throwing the GLF sneaky Underspin!!! It definitely doesn’t catch Great Lakes 6s, so don’t throw it unless you want little fish!! 😉
I just can't get comfortable with those downsized swimbaits add spunk sheds I tried it they just don't work for me !!!
Love the sexy shad keitech with a chartreuse head in early spring! Fish on Ben! Great vid 🎣
Great video Ben! I picked up some Keitech Easy Shiners I think in the real small size for Perch season as well as the 2.75". Also got some Keitech Fat swing impact in the 2.8" all over the winter on a big sale so ready for when the season opens and warmer water Temps. Would love to get the Great Lakes baits but still a little pricey so will wait till they go on sale. Also have some straight tale minnows like the X Zone Stealth minnow, and the 2.75" swammer. Will rig on a drop swimmer and on a football head as lots of rocks , boulders, sand and gravel mix in a few lakes I hunt for the smallies. Can't wait for the season to open up here. Quickly have you tried a BFS set up as TB have pretty much made a big switch to BFS for these small swimbaits, drop shots etc. Thanks again. Pete
I throw swimbaits, but I'm going to try some downsized swimbaits and see if it affects my bites. Thx Ben!
Awesome video
What about the beast coast slow flow. I love them!! Scent and they swim great
Benjamin- you always give great thoughts and presentations. The spark shad in the ayu color has been my go-to bait down in the lakes here near Jackson. Thanks for the thoughts on different retrieves.
New member here! So excited to have found your channel Mr. Nowak. I also appreciate the way you break things down. I had to sign on as a Smallie Specialist!!
Keep em comin' boss!