Catching BIG bass when everyone else is catching small fish is easy! Are you tired of keitech swimbaits getting torn? Which heads are best for ledge fishing? Did you know you can use blade size and color to change how a bass eats, not just when a bass eats? Do blades even move when bottom fishing? Does it matter? All of this and more in today’s information-packed video on Fall Underspin fishing for bass!
The Underspin is one of the most underrated lures in bass fishing. Most clear water fishermen assume its too flashy and most muddy water fishermen don’t realize their fish can find it. If you’re one of the lucky ones that has given this technique a try during its recent resurgence, you already know how amazing it can be! The under spin may be the most versatile of all reaction baits. It has an effective range with water temps from high 30’s all the way up to 80+ degrees. It can be fished in 50+ feet of water but is equally effective in just inches of water around vegetation.
The key to the underspin is in the subtle nuances. For example, the River2Sea D Walker will cause the bait to rock, roll, and flash more than any other bait we’ve ever seen. The keitech will get bit at virtually any speed and with the quick “spring trick” in this video, can last through dozens of fish. The Blade Runner Spintrix will draw fish with its incredible head wobble but when conditions change the Hog Farmer will catch them with its stable action. Pay attention to the details in this video and you will catch way more bass this Fall!
Below is a breakdown of the baits, heads, and gear we use when fishing these underspins for bass.
The Heads…
-Blade Runner Screw Lock Spintrix: http://bit.ly/2oocg0a
(Anchovy, Gold, Grey Shad)
-Blade Runner (No Screw) Spintrix: http://bit.ly/29UVegz
(Anchovy, Gold, Grey Shad)
-Hog Farmer War Pig HD: http://bit.ly/2pcQnRP
(Blue Gizzard, Green Gizzard)
-Cool Baits Down Under Underspin 1/8 oz: http://bit.ly/2boS7QA
(Ol’ Faithful, Black Silver)
-Damiki Rig Underspin 3/8 oz: http://bit.ly/2kcZmTU
(Ayu, Natural Shad)
-Megabass Okashira 1/16 oz: http://bit.ly/2EpluSA
(Melon Ayu, Real Minnow, Shad)
Weedless Hooks…
-Trokar Swimblade Underspin 3/0 1/8 oz: http://bit.ly/2kJTdip
-Owner Flashy Swimmer 5/0 1/4 oz: http://bit.ly/2e8O4Y7
-Upgraded Spring – Owner CPS Large: http://bit.ly/2b2YgDf
Swimbait Head with Add-On Blades…
-Matt Allen Swimbait Head 1/4 oz: http://bit.ly/29RrTYN
(Blue Shad, Tennessee Shad)
-Z Man TRD Spinz: http://bit.ly/2mPnyNF
-Pro Point Underspin Blades: http://bit.ly/2f6uwne
Larger Underspin Swimbaits…
-River2sea D Walker 120: http://bit.ly/2NwqBmz
(PB Red, Shamrock Shad)
-Keitech 4.8″ Swing Impact Fat: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v
(Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl, Tennessee Shad)
Small Underspin Swimbaits and Trailers…
-Keitech 2.8″ Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v
(Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl, Tennessee Shad)
-Megabass 3″ Spark Shad: http://bit.ly/2XcLZk4
(Purple Haze, Baby Bass, Real, Silver Shad)
-Reaction Innovations Shiver Shot: http://bit.ly/2JCpY7S
(Bad Shad Green, Impact Bluegill, Sexy Shad)
Leader Line Options…
-Sunline FC 100 Shock Leader (16 or 20 lb): http://bit.ly/2O4UElB
-Maxima Ultragreen (15,18, 20 lb): http://bit.ly/2ae97J9
Our Favorite All-Around Underspin Combo…
Rod- Expride 7’2″ Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL
Reel- Shimano Chronarch MGL HG: http://bit.ly/2n8DghB
Line- 50 lb Power Pro Maxcuatro: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Large Underspin Combo…
Rod- Expride 7’6″ Heavy: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL
Reel- Curado DC HG: http://bit.ly/2yHtsp4
Line- 65 lb Power Pro Maxcuatro: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Budget All-Around Underspin Combo…
Rod- Shimano SLX 7’2″ Medium: http://bit.ly/2L3wppO
Reel- Shimano SLX HG: http://bit.ly/2NfdOnk
Line- 12 lb Sunline Assassin: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm
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What we wear…
Sun Mask: http://bit.ly/2JcA8xi
Sun Shirt w/ Hood: http://bit.ly/2vgTOst
Light Fishing Pants: http://bit.ly/2foDx10
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Equipment We Recommend…
Minn Kota Ultrex Trolling Motor: http://bit.ly/2vFQypW
Humminbird Solix 15 Electronics: http://bit.ly/2Hazsej
Minn Kota Talons: http://bit.ly/2F0QBSP
Loc-R-Bar Boat Security: http://bit.ly/2CMF1NP
Favorite Storage Box: http://bit.ly/2fvjcFB
Favorite Pliers: http://bit.ly/2tfxFvw
Favorite Split Ring Pliers: http://bit.ly/2fT4Qw0
Favorite Wire Cutters: http://bit.ly/2soB34k
Favorite life jacket: http://bit.ly/2odXXIP
Favorite sunglasses: http://bit.ly/2glE3eN
ElectroSamson Scale: http://bit.ly/2f7QgQ9
Frabill Net: http://bit.ly/2FNdnQr
Lure Retriever: http://bit.ly/2TLTJc6
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Hey Matt, just saw this video for the first time. I started using an underspin last year and now I always have one tied on. What length of leader do you recommend if using braid? Thanks!
Been fishing underspins for as long as I can remember. One of my favorites is the originator that I didn't hear you mention and thats the roadrunner either the plain underspin or the bucktail. Both work good but the roadrunner bucktail is probably my favorite I've caught a bunch of different species in both fresh and saltwater on that bait mainly with a simple twister tail for a trailer.
Great tips, thanks for sharing
Matt, I've been fishing the Coolbaits since they came out. I recently noticed they now make an "XL" version… All you're videos talk about the Coolbaits yet when it comes to the heavier underpins ( 3/8 – 1/2oz ) you seem to opt for different brands… Is there a reason you don't use the Coolbaits XL ? Thanks
Watched 15 times. Took notes. Spent money. Caught a big smally where other guys didn't. Planning to go back and get more. Still learning. This is my first real learning bass year. Thanks a lot.
🔥🔥Awesome job Matt,that was powerful 💪💪
I really appreciate the information. Also I really appreciate your in depth analysis of why these techniques help catch more bass. All around one of the best channels about educating anglers on YouTube. Also I really appreciate that you are so humble and modest especially since you are so educated about modifications to baits and where the application helps catch more fish. Please keep up the great work.
Awesome and great explanation on these….best bass channel by far!!!! 👍👍👍
You know your a true fishermen when you feel bad about your shredded bait! Say a little prayer, say goodbye and give it a water burial or or as a sacrifice to the fishing gods 🧜♂️
Man, your videos are absolutely the best. Great information and we'll put together. Just got the swim baits in now just need to get the underspin rigs and going to give this a try in a few weeks when the weather changes
Those Whistler jigs are great. Thought I was the only person using them for bass
Using a white hair jig .125 oz on a beetle spin ( fishing for crappie ) hit a 4 LB + large mouth …snap went the tip of my UL rod moral of the story always check your DRAG…LOL
How do I get ahold of you guys for a guided trip?
Does anyone know if adding a spilt ring to those gives even more ‘wobble’? Or does it throw the action off?
Thank you Matt! You are the man! I’ve never thrown underspins, but picked up some 1/4 eco pro under spins in Shad, and 2.8 fat impact kietch in Shad to try when the time is right. The Shad here are tiny, so finesses is probably the way. Thanks for what you do!
Underspins kill it in San Diego and Mission bay for spotties!! Thanks for the tips
Unglued!!! Thanks Matt!
I have some questions. #1 Does it not matter that some of those baits have two eyes on each side? That doesn't look "normal" or natural. #2 What's the point of having hook size standards if they vary from brand to brand? #3 what's the difference between leader line and using regular line for a leader? Thanks.
I live on a large lake that I know have bass. My neighbor says he has seen large bass. I have tried just about everything. Cranks, spinners, jerks, swim, and I even throw live baby brim. Not a single strike. Frustrated,!
Thanks Matt for the great under spin lesson. I fished a 3/0 flashy swimmer with a 3.8 Keitech today in our club tournament. I had never fished an under spin before but I am glad I did today on lake Hartwell. I won the tournament and caught the big fish, a 4.4lb largemouth! Thanks again and keep up the good work. JBowen
Btw our Illinois State Record smallie was caught late Monday night in downtown Chicago. Epic and I mean Epic amounts of effort by a large number of us to assist in keeping her alive to be released this morning back into the lake. She spent all day yesterday and last night getting the spa treatment with assistance from IDNR biologists to make sure she had fully recovered. Google Chicago Suntimes new smallmouth record including her release video. It was incredible to be apart of it
Matt’s new nick…The Orator
Good stuff Matt
Caught my pb doing this 3 days ago 8 pound 2 oz with a rage swimmer and belly blade … I learned this from a previous vid tactical bassem did .
This video made me very interested in fishing. Continue your good work. It helped us .keep us informed cause it is great.
Good stuff.
Thanks for the info bro
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Great tips thanks for what you do
I dunno about underspin… I thought the whole point of a spinner was to reflect light to mimic the way fish scales will flash when sunlight hits at the right angle? But if the fish is under the spinner, sunlight won't reflect downward will it? It can only reflect up back towards the light source.
Also, since you ask what type of videos we'd like to see, if you've never done this before could you do a video or series on what specifically each type of bait is imitating in terms of natural food sources for fish? Like what is a ned rig or a senko imitating, or a spinner, etc. I feel like understanding what your bait is trying to imitate will help people better fish with that bait.
What a high quality vid with excellent info👍🏻😎
I catch my own shad, would you recommend using artificial bait over live shad?
Im known around my area for using underspins 99% of the time regardless of location and time lol. Caught everything from big bass, smallies, gar, to catfish and walleye. Deffinitely my favorite all around bait.
Fish it however u want and it will get bit!!!
Makes total sense, but still ingenious!
Blade Runner underspins!
Absolutely a Great video Matt..
The more I watch this channel the more concerned I become. It seems a lot of bass are coming UN GLUED! 😄
Great stuff guys
Had to save this like most of your videos so I can go over it a few times but thanks for all the great info
Love the in-depth detail Matt! You could talk about anything and it would be intriguing lmao. Keep it up!
Great video been having a great days on my fishery thanks to your tips!
Great vid! ProPoint blade is money!
Great info!
Would you guys recommend underspins for striped bass?
Matt what knot do you use for your braid to fluro leader?
Hi Matt what color of swimbait do you use in murky water?
I would love to see why you guys wear to stay warm in the colder months, especially gloves