Kevin VanDam delivers an in-depth tutorial on the use of finesse swimbaits during the late prespawn to target roaming bass preparing to spawn. Yes, jerkbaits shine during much of the prespawn, but experience has taught KVD that a straight-retrieved finesse swimbait is better at covering water and triggering big bites just before the spawn. This calendar period may coincide with baitfish schooling in the shallows, but whatever the case, it’s an easy way to find fish roaming points and shorelines stretches. Kevin also goes into detail on how he adjusts line size rather than jig head weight to cover multiple depths with the same lure, as well as rod and reel pairing for the presentation. This is a must-watch swimbait tip for those looking to diversity their traditional cold-water prespawn presentations.
Tackle and Equipment:
-Strike King Rage Swimmer: https://goo.gl/6ERgf0
-Strike King Tour Grade Shakey Head, unpainted: https://goo.gl/US6evm
-Quantum Tour MG 100 Casting Reel, 7.0:1: https://goo.gl/FCjLYD
-Quantum Tour KVD Casting Rod: https://goo.gl/ExxL6R
-XPS KVD Signature Series 100% Fluorocarbon Fishing Line: https://goo.gl/QHV3Fq
What rod should I use for soft plastic swimmers
I have those baits. I catch a lot of Walleye on them. Love fishing them.
That TourMG reel is so light and it's an amazing reel. 👊🏼🙏🏼
Great tips. But i kept wondering what jacket is he wearing and where can i get one?
He should have used a Keitech and make sure not to show the packaging. Would have been a lot more interesting….lol
Did he just not stop that reel and it not back lash ???????????
so basically a video that is a advertisement for Quantum. thanks
Why is it I seem to catch more fish on an A rig when the water is 45-50 vs a swimbait. Where as when the water hits over 50 they seem to prefer a bigger profiled swimbait on its own over an A rig?
Can't go wrong with Strike King.
He is so well spoken..
I never have much luck with paddle tail swim baits.. use white grub jigs.. simple and works everytime
What’s the reel he’s using
why woulnt you use braid or mono if you want the bait to run higher?
Iconelli would get windmill pummeled back into fetal position in very short order "KVD Style" if it ever came down to boat launch fisticuffs.
The guy's like a damn Terminator. The truck won't go any faster so you release the boat. You look back and he runs right thru it and is now gaining on you. "Get back here Iconelli!" "I'm going to thrash you!"
Thanks for the info sir. That's a nice looking lake too.
7.0:1 and 30" per turn is a slower gear ratio?
Always watching your videos. Big fan up here in North Idaho. Swinbaits rock!
What rods do you use for your bigger swimbaits like the bullshad etc?
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Kvd is the powerfishing goat
can you try the perfect plactics rodent you made it's really good lure KVD
There wasn't any information given about what makes the strike king rage swimmer any better than or different from the Strike King Swim'n Caffeine Shad. Also, he didn't say anything about the high snag potential of his exposed hook set up. He has made a great deal of money in fishing tournaments. But just putting his name on lures won't make me buy them. I have tried the Strike King Swim'n Caffeine Shad and it is an okay bait. The Swim Senko, however, has proven to be much better for me.
KEITECH WORM!! from JAPAN!!
do you have a video how to rig those rage swim baits?
I have his books and videos. I've met him twice. He's yet to fail me with his tips. He is the master.
Awesome video KVD. I need some of your fishing knowledge!!!!
Wired2Fish do you know line he was throwing?
I am a swimbait nut. I don't just mean the big ones I love'em from the 2.8 and up. Gosh they just catch fish when the water is clear.
does any one know if that rage swimbait can be fished with a texas rig ?
I never go out on the Rock or Bull Shoals without a paddle tail like that tied on. Headed to Bull in the morning!
yep a power fisherman, my kinda fishin coverin water effectively🎣
I saw your video on shadow rap jerk bait slow sinking. I went right to bass pro. Bought it. And went to the lake and hit my personal best 5.68 in NEW YORK CITY lakes.
KVD is one of the few guys that doesn't have to catch fish to make a great video
I'd never question KVD on catching bass, but he talks about using a slower reel and then in the vid it shows it to be a 7:1. I remember the days when that was considered a "burner"!
Very helpful Kevin, as it is very timely for me. Thanks.
Curious why this wasn't used in the classic? I saw KVD using a jerkbait and crankbait allot, these two better for shad spawns?
going out to my pond in an hour with a swim bait lol wish me luck!
What brand of line is he using? I forgot who sponsors him.
this is very good video the day before you posted this video I caught eight 3 lbs bass on a swimbaits