The underspin is a lure every bass fisherman should own! When bass are chasing smaller baitfish, an underspin paired with a swimbait outfishes virtually every other lure. Today we’re showing you the differences between these heads, and when you should be fishing each style.
With all the different swimbaits and underspins on the market, how do you know which models to use? Tim breaks them down into categories and gives you the best options for the conditions you’ll face this Fall.
Below you’ll find links to all the baits and heads in the video. We’ve also included some of our favorite rod and reel combos for this technique. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.
*EXPOSED HOOK UNDERSPINS…*
•Blade Runner Swim Trix: https://bit.ly/29UVegz
Sizes: 3/8 – 1/2 oz
•Gamakatsu Underspin: https://bit.ly/3Hhy6cU
Sizes: 3/8 – 1/2 oz
•Dirty Jigs Tactical Mini Underspin: https://bit.ly/3JOd8UY
Sizes: 1/8 – 3/8 oz
*WEEDLESS UNDERSPINS…*
•Owner Flashy Swimmer: https://bit.ly/2e8O4Y7
Size: 5/0, 1/4 oz
•BKK Titan Diver: https://bit.ly/3kzagCo
Size: 1/0, 1/16 oz
*SWIMBAITS FOR UNDERSPINS…*
•Keitech Swing Impact Fat: https://bit.ly/2ab7s8v
Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl
Sizes: 2.8 – 4.8
•Xzone Swammer: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q
Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl
Sizes: 3.5″ – 4″
•Storm Largo Shad: https://bit.ly/3vxP0NB
Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Sexy Shad
Sizes: 3″ – 3.5″
•Keitech 4″ Easy Shiner: https://bit.ly/2bxJK6H
Colors: Electric Shad, Silver Flash Minnow
•Megabass Spark Shad: https://bit.ly/2XcLZk4
Colors: Albino, Neon Pepper
Size: 3″
*BAIT FINESSE COMBO FOR SMALL UNDERSPINS…*
Rod– Cashion 6’10” Medium Light: https://bit.ly/3mLIIes
Reel– Shimano Curado BFS: https://bit.ly/2QGRVF2
Line– Sunline Super FC 7 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju
*SPINNING COMBO FOR SMALL UNDERSPINS…*
Rod– Shimano Expride B 7′ Medium: https://bit.ly/2osaj3q
Reel– Shimano Vanford 2500: https://bit.ly/2gu84t7
Line– Sunline SX1 (12 lb): https://bit.ly/2tn8EzQ
Leader– Sunline Super FC 8 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju
*CASTING COMBO FOR MIDSIZE UNDERSPINS…*
Rod– 13 Fishing Envy Black 7’3″ Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/3KtYZhv
Reel– 13 Fishing Concept C2: https://bit.ly/2NlzZhg
Line– Sufix 131 (40 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF
Leader– Sunline Saltimate System Shock (16 lb): https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2
*BUDGET FRIENDLY UNDERSPIN COMBO…*
Rod– St. Croix Mojo Bass Trigon 7’1″ Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/44XrLyk
Reel– Shimano SLX A 150 (HG): https://bit.ly/3ZWPeho
Line– Sunline Super FC (14 lb): http://bit.ly/2p7fxju
*TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)*
We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here…
TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz
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*MAJOR EQUIPMENT WE USE DAILY… *
Trolling Motor– Minn Kota Ultrex 112: http://bit.ly/2vFQypW
Electronics– Humminbird Solix 15: https://bit.ly/35HuPRY
Anchors– Minn Kota Talons: http://bit.ly/2F0QBSP
Camera– GoPro Hero 9: http://bit.ly/2KQ0VEI
*FAVORITE TOOLS AND GEAR…*
Favorite sunglasses: https://bit.ly/3cLH0kl
Favorite Pliers: https://bit.ly/3xJFwTu
Favorite life jacket: http://bit.ly/2odXXIP
Favorite Scale: http://bit.ly/2f7QgQ9
Favorite Lure Retriever: http://bit.ly/2TLTJc6
Favorite Braid Cutters: https://bit.ly/35KSp3O
Favorite Split Ring Pliers: http://bit.ly/2fT4Qw0
Favorite Storage Box: https://bit.ly/3U9y4cl
Favorite Net: https://bit.ly/3kdZ3kA
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For those that love underspins give the Deeks Dead spin a try. I’m not sure what it is but that Deeks Dead spin is killer. Paired with a Little dipper or Keitech. it gets it done.
That was NOT a 3.5 largo shad he pulled off @ 11:46. It was an Xzone Swammer to save the confusion.
Just started throwing BFS and man it’s all I want to do now. I’m in love. Gonna try the 2.8 keitech this weekend. I’ve been throwing the small mega bass cranks with great success so far. It’s really hard to put down and throw my regular stuff 😂
Do you find underspins are lethal in winter time as well or do you recommend just using a regular swimbait head?
Last season me and my brother hit Pickwick at the beginning of fall when they're in transition and kind of difficult to get to bite. No one was catching anything to speak of- we talked to several other boats, and everyone had pretty much the same story- found the fish but can't get them to bite. So I put on an underspin, which is my go-to when they're not biting great- down sized to the little 2.8 on n Down Under underspin – but they still wouldn't touch it. So, on a whim I changed out to a little larger underspin and tried a Deps Frilled shad- the change was like night and day. All the sudden I was getting hit like every other cast. I caught everything from catfish to bass to drum- and all I know to credit it to is that the frilled shad has a kind of weird action- and a different profile- it's not a paddle tail. It has a very realistic action to it though- and I had a very natural, green pumpkin like color- it worked like gang busters. My brother put one on and he had the same results. It really proved to me though that subtle changes can make a huge, huge difference. I never would've thought changing from one under spin to another that was that similar would make such a difference.
the underpin is one of my favorite baits to throw this time of year. but the chaterbait has been currently outdoing it over here in Illinois. im sure as the weather gets a bit more crisp itll kick into high gear
I see the different weight recommendations but what do you recommend Tim for the size hooks based on the length of the swimbait? Usually I use a 3/0 for 3” baits and a 4/0 for 4” size baits but I see you recommend the 5/0. Is this for the 4.6-4.8” swimbaits?
Hi Tim, Great information! Quick question – What are the hook keepers you are using now? Thanks as always!
The zappu bredy weedless under spin is a good option for BFS fishing. I have the 1/16oz #2 size hook and throw the 2.8 keitech.
They broke into my truck and stole all my rods and baits and lures etc 😢2k plus in stuff gone now I feel like a beginner again they stole so many of those tactical underspins I bought so many 😞
I throw the 1/8 or 1/4 oz guppy and largo on a shimano Aldebaran paired with a Dobyns champion XP 702 on 12lb fluro and i can bomb it a friggin mile…same with a shaky head…prob more expensive than most bfs setups but it gets it done
My favorite underspin is the 6th Sense Divine underspin. Tied ON all year long. Still not sure about the BFS gear. The cost of the limited number of rods and reels makes me leery. It’s out if my price range now. Might have to wait a couple years for more companies to enter the BFS game.
I throw the 3.5" Easy shiner all the time. Theres literally a bunch of core colors to chose from?? I
like the tactical underspin but it's heavier than a cool baits. The 3/16oz is heavier than a 3/16oz coolbaits. Yes the bait keeper works well but it's heavier because of the wire holding the blade. I throw it on a 6'10" med with no issues and I use the coolbaits on my med light 6'10" Zodias. Also doesn't run at faster retrieves like the coolbaits. It tends to roll over. The coolbaits can get away with a 3" easy shiner if you chose and its sleeker design is smaller than the 1/8th oz Tactical underspin.
Those mini underspins you guys made are hands down the real deal. I loaded up on them….Dont really need any other mini underspins now. Can we get the screw locks on those soon?
👏👏thank you Tim,GREAT job buddy ❤❤
Thank you Tim.
I really like that cps pin on the flashy swimmer,the thing will not pull out after multiple fish.
You said largo shad but it was a swammer. Both are fantastic baits.
Just bought one at Fish Tales in Cleveland before watching your video .Looks like I bought one at the right time.
I've never had any luck fishing in September until this yr thanks to you guys. I've never really liked fishing Flukes but made myself do it because of you guys and it hasnt disappointed. I also had some success of the free rig thanks to you guys. Thanks for all the info you give us.
Thanks Tim. I hadn't seen the beast hook type underspin. I'll put a few in the cart
I’ve been using flashy swimmer all summer, on the CA Delta. One on a BFS with 3.3 Keitech and another on a MH with a horny Toad. They’ve been killin it.
They make a 3.5in easy shiner unless they discontinued em 🙁
Thanks for sharing Tim
They make the 3.5” easy shiner in some colors. I have a half dozen packs in the boat now 😂
I have the feeling that I’m going to have to send the guys a few packs of zappu bredy weedless underpins. They a tiny #2 and #3 that go down to 1/32. Some real BFS weedless swimbait.
Succesfull my friend
They did start making 3.5” Easy Shiners. Used to only be like 2 or 3 colors. I used to get them in Bluegill Flash.
But looks like TW is carrying almost every color now. Just noticed that.
4.8 fat swing on a 5/0 flashy swimmer is still a top producing bait for me. Favorite tactic is to get it stuck and pop it free. Really fun.
Kinda underspin adjacent for BFS, is the Megabass Screwhead. (thing is almost cheating it works so good)
Great video as always Tim. Thanks.
What's y'all's tip for not losing baits to gar? I've lost 50 dollars in Crankbaits in one trip.
Would 15lb Sunline assassin be strong enough to set the hook on the dirty jigs Pitchin jig
I mostly fish for smallies on a rocky river, and the 3.5" swammer with 1/8 owner flashy has been the most consistent lure for me, and it's not even close. Thanks for getting me on the swammer! It's great.
Have y'all tried the Core Tackle TUSH head yet? Good stuff for me. Not an underspin, but a cool way to throw a swimbait.
Anyone tried taking the skirt off a double willow spinnerbait, and using a keitech or similar style swimbait? Seems it be a decent bait in fall…may try that this weekend..Booyah i think makes a 4 bladed spinnerbait, paired with a Keitech seems interesting to try
Underspin szn is always the best. Been catching them on the mini max chatterbait as well
Have you guys tried the newish 6th sense axle underspin heads? They are really really good, the hook on both styles are great. My favorite 1 in the weedless version
Had the pleasure of meeting Tim out in the water this weekend. I was up the river on parksville and noticed a boat running up the river towards me. As soon as he saw me in my small aluminum boat he completely throttled down to an idle while most boats would fly by without any consideration. As he was passing I noticed it was Tim and gave a thumbs up. He shut his motor down and took the time to say hello and thanked me for watching the videos. He was fishing with his son so I didn’t want to take up his time but was thankful to have been able to say hello, a true class act on and off the water!
I like to take the buckeyes lures under spin and a ez shiner and swing it back to the boat with a slow reel to keep a small bow in the line and just watch for the line to jump and feel the tick
I caught my PB yesterday on an underpin. Using a Kitech. In 1 hour of bank fishing I caught 7 bass. Crushed it.
September has been my best month this year! Love fall transition!!!!
Hi Tim huge fan get it buddy
Funny I was just sitting here wondering what I was gonna try first this morning and this video popped up. So I guess I'm throwing an underspin.