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How To Catch Bigger Smallmouth (And Largemouth) – Everything You Need To Know – Finesse Bass Fishing

Smallmouth are amazing! They’re aggressive, even in cold water. They’re willing to migrate huge distances for food. When you set the hook they give you a ride that is unrivaled by the other bass. There is little wonder why so many anglers love Smallmouth bass fishing. Targeting these predators requires a finesse touch and some unique gear that is often overlooked for the other bass species.  

While you can catch a smallmouth on virtually anything, the fish tend to favor clearer water and a true finesse touch will increase your odds dramatically. In today’s video Tim dives into his favorite finesse tactics and equipment for consistently targeting these bronze backs. 

Below is a breakdown of the gear he discussed in order of appearance. The links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

Finesse Keitech Swimbaits… 

-Keitech Fat Swing Impact 4.3 and 3.8: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Colors: Chartreuse Blue, Crystal Shad, Goby, Smallmouth Magic

-Tactical Finesse Swimbait Head 3/8 oz: http://bit.ly/2Pqrq3n

-2.8 keitech Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl, Tennessee Shad

-Dirty Jigs 1/8 oz Guppy Head 1/0: http://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

Finesse Swimbaits…

-Megabass 3″ Spark Shad: http://bit.ly/2XcLZk4

Colors: Purple Haze, Real, Silver Shad

-Megabass 1/16 oz Okashira Head: http://bit.ly/2EpluSA

-Megabass Dark Sleeper 2.4″ and 3″: http://bit.ly/2TyR1GT

Colors: Donko, Haze, Hanahaze Wakasagi

Spy Baits… 

-Duo Realis Spin Bait 80: http://bit.ly/2oeVG1m

Colors: Ghost SX Shad, BK Ayu, Ghost Minnow

-Duo Realis Spin Bait 90: http://bit.ly/2nhw56N

Colors: Ghost Minnow, Purple Reign AM, Shiner AM

Hair Jigs… 

-Outkast Tackle Feider Fly 3/32 (Black): http://bit.ly/2G7TBwj

Dropshot Worms…

-Big Bite Baits Smallie Smasher: http://bit.ly/2ZpCOCY

Colors: Chick Magnet, Green Pump Purp, Smoke Purp Flake

-Strike King Half Shell: http://bit.ly/2iR9awm

Colors: Morning Dawn, Magic, TW Green Pumpkin

Dropshot Rigging… 

Light Wire Hook- Owner Mosquito Light (Size 1, 2): http://bit.ly/2zQVKx3

Medium Wire Hook- Trokar Dropshot (Size 1, 2): http://bit.ly/2ahxJOr

Tungsten Tie-On Weight- Swagger Tear Drop (3/16): http://bit.ly/37AVcrx

Tungsten Dropshot Weight- Swagger Tear Drop (3/16): http://bit.ly/2V2B63h

Tubes… 

-Dry Creek Tournament Tube 3.5″: http://bit.ly/2cJwI6r

Colors: Old Ugly, Mocha Copper Pepper, Crazy Eddie

-Big Bite Tour Tube 3.5″: http://bit.ly/32e23VR

Colors: Tilapia, Green Pumpkin Purple Copper Flk

Tube Heads… 

-Bite me 60 degree Flat Eye Head (3/16): http://bit.ly/2diyVXK

-Provider Tackle 90 degree (3/16): http://bit.ly/2OAvYRv

Z Man Ned Rig Baits… 

-Z Man Finesse TRD: http://bit.ly/2hs4RtR

Colors: Green Pumpkin Goby, Canada Craw, Mud Bug

-Z Man TRD BugZ: http://bit.ly/2oiavEE

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Mud Bug, Hot Snakes

-Z Man TRD TicklerZ: http://bit.ly/2mGyDAC

Colors: Green Pumpkin Goby, Canada Craw, Mud Bug

Other Ned Rig Worms… 

-Xzone Ned Zone stick Bait 3″: http://bit.ly/2mRiYhF

Colors: 309, Green Pump Purple, Minnow Magic

-Roboworm Ned Worm 3″: http://bit.ly/2j9F0Xy

Colors: Desert Craw, TW Black Blue Pumpkin

-Missile Baits Ned Bomb: http://bit.ly/2XCOGwd

Colors: Super Bug, Bluetonium Green Pumpkin Core

Ned Heads… 

Tungsten- Swagger Flanders Head 1/6 oz: http://bit.ly/2KcIB6M

Lead- Z Man Ned LockZ HD Head: http://bit.ly/2kIgRYK

Stick Baits… 

-5″ Yamamoto Senko: http://bit.ly/2axAmNS

Colors: Baby Bass, Crushed Goby, Electric Worm

-5″ Yum Dinger: http://bit.ly/2J8nMrF

Colors: Elders Magic, Green Pumpkin, Ozark Smoke

Stick Bait Rigging… 

-G7 O-Rings 7MM: http://bit.ly/2PWEkUs

-G7 O Ring Tool: http://bit.ly/2PRMNrG

-Owner Jungle Wacky Weedless Hook: https://bit.ly/2VKZl9U

-Gamakatsu Finesse Wide Gap Hook: http://bit.ly/2aKGmHM

Tim’s Favorite Keitech Combo… 

Rod- G Loomis GLX 853C JWR: http://bit.ly/2gqziwT

Reel- Shimano Chronarch MGL HG: http://bit.ly/2n8DghB

Line- Sunline Sniper 12 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

Tim’s Favorite Ultra-Finesse Combo… 

Rod- Shimano Conquest 902S SJR: http://bit.ly/2BiGUNi

Reel- Shimano Exsence 3000: http://bit.ly/2iMtscV

Line- Sunline SX1 Braid 10 lb: http://bit.ly/2tn8EzQ

Leader- Sunline Sniper 6 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

Tim’s Feider Combo… 

Rod- Daiwa Tatula Elite AGS 7’6″ ML: http://bit.ly/2QHupT9

Reel- Shimano Stradic CI4+ 2500: http://bit.ly/2gu84t7

Line- Sunline 6 lb Sniper Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

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March Winter Haven Fishing Report for Florida Largemouth Bass

March Winter Haven Fishing Here is your current March Winter Haven fishing update for Florida largemouth bass. When you are ready and decide to come back to Florida, getting in the outdoors is a must. Fishing is a great way to experience what this state has to offer. Our safe and private fishing tours can

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March Rodman Fishing Trips for Trophy Largemouth Bass

March Rodman Fishing Trips Bass fishing is better than ever here in North Florida. All across the state of Florida you can find some beautiful fishing and amazing weather. Getting outdoors is a great way to stay clear of people and get the full Florida experience. The Rodman Reservoir is a fantastic place to catch

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March Harris Chain Fishing Report for Trophy Largemouth Bass

March Harris Chain Fishing Report The Harris Chain of Lakes is one of the most productive fisheries to land trophy largemouth bass. Each spawning season, this lake gets fired up with some incredible bass fishing action. This chain of lakes is located in Leesburg, Florida and offers some of the most beautiful scenery to fish

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March Lake Tarpon Fishing Forecast for Florida Largemouth Bass

March Lake Tarpon Fishing https://youtu.be/6MSTs1hC23w Lake Tarpon, a fishing destination tucked away in West Florida just north of Tampa, FL. While traveling to the west coast of Florida and looking for some incredible bass fishing, be sure to check out this freshwater paradise. Enjoy bass fishing behind some beautiful homes, backwater canals, and open lake

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February Fishing Lake Toho in Kissimmee Florida for Largemouth Bass

February Fishing Lake Toho When you are traveling to Florida, getting outdoors is a must. Every chance you can get, be sure to explore all that this beautiful state has to offer. Florida is consumed with exceptional things to do, especially largemouth bass fishing on Lake Toho in Kissimmee, Florida. Many travelers overlook the impact

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February Everglades Fishing Update for Florida Largemouth Bass

February Everglades Fishing Update If you are looking for the ultimate bass fishing destination, the Florida Everglades is the place to visit. As you travel along Alligator Alley or I-75, you can make several stops exploring what South Florida has to offer. This February Everglades Fishing Update can provide you some insight on what’s working

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February Rodman Reservoir Fishing Trips for Trophy Largemouth Bass

February Rodman Reservoir Fishing The warming trends of February after some consistent cool weather have turned on the largemouth bass considerably. When looking to cash in on some giant Florida bass or even a trophy-sized fish, North Florida is one of the PRIME destinations to visit. The Rodman Reservoir pleasantly located near Gainesville, FL holds

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Winter Lake Tarpon Fishing for Florida Largemouth Bass

Winter Lake Tarpon Fishing Central Florida is an abundance of exceptional fisheries to explore from east to west. Some of the BEST bass fisheries to explore are the ones that are tucked away and hidden from all the rest. A beautiful fishery located in west Florida just north of the city of Tampa has been

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Largemouth Bass Spring Spawning Season

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Largemouth Bass in Florida are about to enter spawning season, and the fishing will be off the hook. Well… actually on the hook!

Largemouth Bass

You may refer to them simply as “bass” or “lunkers”, or maybe even “bucketmouth” – but whatever you call them, largemouth bass are a great species to fish. Their olive-green or green-brown coloration are often marked with dark markings along their sides. They differ from other bass with their low slung jaws; their upper jaw extends past their heads and gives them a largemouth, hence the name. During the rest of the year they may weigh as much as 8 pounds, but during spawning season, when the females are carrying eggs, they can weigh as much as 13-15 pounds.

The grassy areas or shoreline with lots of vegetation is the perfect spot to look for your next trophy catch. Especially during mid-February to April when the females are locating their spawning beds. The key ingredient is water temperature. As the water warms up going into spring months, the bass head closer to the shallow waters. If there is an unexpected cold front (as it often happens in Florida) then finding your trophy may be a little more difficult. This is also why South Florida lakes, such as Okeechobee, will see spawning season start earlier than Central or North Florida lakes.

Finding the right conditions in Florida to fish for bass isn’t difficult. But finding the fish during those just-right conditions may not be as easy as expected. And then you’ll want to discover what gets them to the line. And that, dear reader, is what makes fishing for bass during spawning season so exciting. Let’s take a look.

Fishing for Largemouth Bass During Spawning Season

Largemouth Bass in Florida is a catch-and-release species. Which means that the fish you’re trying to lure to the line has probably been there and done that. This makes catching adult bass much more difficult, especially in certain lakes. The lakes of Kissimmee, specifically, are notorious for having a healthy fishery, but having a guide will almost guarantee a successful outing.

Going where the fish are first means understanding what exactly they are looking for during spawning season. The females are full of eggs, looking for a bed with hard surfaces. Fishing the shallows means you’re in water less than 4 feet with a clean, hard bottom. Although lily pads in areas of mucky bottoms can also home spawning beds. The submerged roots make great spots for the bass to hide out that many anglers don’t know about.

During spawning season you can either fish for the bass pre-spawn (when the females are nice and fat carrying the eggs), or after (when the males are guarding the bass fry). Once spawning occurs, the male will hang around to protect the fry… for a few weeks anyway. Then they get distracted by food and are off chasing shiners. For the trophy lunkers, the pre-spawn female is what you’re looking for.

For less experienced bass anglers, fishing with shiners almost guarantees a successful outing. This is what the 10+ pound bass feed on, and will appreciate the offering. If you prefer artificials, worms, chatterbaits and jerkbaits are good choices. Whatever you opt for at the end of your hook, drift your line just outside of the grass line or structure and you’re sure to get a strike. If you do opt for jerkbaits, you may attract more than just the bass; local crappie also enjoy this offering.

Bass Fishing With a Guide

As we said, the ingredients of a successful bass fishing trip during spawning season are not difficult to discover. Water temperatures are your main concern. Depending on where you are in Florida will determine if spawning season has begun. The real test is where in your local lake the bass are hiding. And this is where a professional guide will be the key ingredient. These guides know the lake you’re fishing on, where the fish are hiding, and what brings them to the line.

Find a local guide today with FishAnywhere.com – you can reserve your spawning season trip today with as little as 10% deposit. Book today, the season is almost here and these guides will have a full schedule soon!

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