Underspins have exploded in recent years! There used to be a handful of light wire options, but these days you can get everything from a 12/0 weedless Beast hook to a tiny 1/8 oz finesse head. The rise of the underspin is directly tied to its effectiveness, and there is no better time to throw them than the prespawn. Could that little blade make that much of a difference? Let’s find out…
As the bass wrap up the spawn, shad and other baitfish begin spawning in the shallows. These baitfish congregate in schools and without fail, the bass take full advantage of the opportunity. The underspin allows you to choose your depth as you probe the edges of these bait balls in search of the biggest bass in the school. Yes, you could do this with a bare swimbait, but you’ll never know what you’ve been missing until you try it with an underspin and experience the incredible drawing power created by the addition of a small blade below your bait.
Fishing an underspin is simple, in most cases its an easy cast and retrieve presentation. Beyond that its a matter of matching the bait (willow leaf vs Colorado blade) to the baitfish and choosing the appropriate size. After that its just a matter of choosing a weedless presentation or an exposed hook. Narrowing down these selections is very simple. Below you’ll find links to our favorite heads for each of these applications, as well as some of our favorite baits in each size category. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.
Weedless Heads…
-Owner Flashy Swimmer (Silver Willow Leaf): http://bit.ly/2e8O4Y7
-Owner Flashy Swimmer (Gold Colorado Blade): http://bit.ly/2e8O4Y7
-Owner Flashy BEAST (For Big Swimbaits): http://bit.ly/2gx3A54
Favorite Swimbaits For Weedless Heads…
-Keitech 3.3 – 4.8″ Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v
Colors- Electric Shad, TW Ghost Shad
-Megabass Spark Shad 4″: http://bit.ly/2XcLZk4
Traditional Heads (Largest To Smallest)…
Overall Favorite- Blade Runner Screw Lock Spintrix (3/8 – 3/4 oz): http://bit.ly/2oocg0a
Best In Current- Hog Farmer War Pig (1/4 – 3/4 oz): http://bit.ly/2pcQnRP
Best Finesse Bait- Cool Baits Down Under (1/8 – 3/16 oz): http://bit.ly/2boS7QA
Favorite Swimbaits For Traditional Heads…
-River2Sea D Walker 120: http://bit.ly/2NwqBmz
Colors- PB Red, Shamrock Shad, Silver Side
-Keitech 2.8″ – 4.8″ Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v
Colors- Electric Shad, TW Ghost Shad
Non-Traditional Head…
-Megabass Okashira Screw Head: http://bit.ly/2EpluSA
Favorite Small Swimbaits For Okashira and CoolBaits…
-Megabass Spark Shad 3: http://bit.ly/2XcLZk4
Colors: Real, Albino, Baby Bass
-Keitech Easy Shiner 3″ and 4″: http://bit.ly/2bxJK6H
Colors: Electric Shad, TW Pro Blue
-Damiki Armor Shad 3″: http://bit.ly/2KtPDAT
Colors: RP Blue Pearl, American Shad, Baby Bass
Keitech Sizing For Flashy Swimmer/Beast Hooks…
1/0 Hook- Keitech 3.3
3/0 Hook- Keitech 4.3
5/0 Hook- Keitech 4.8
8/0 Hook- Keitech 6.8
Favorite All-Around Underspin Combo…
Rod- Shimano Expride 7’6″ Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL
Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B (HG): https://bit.ly/34HlAAk
Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 40 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- Sunline FC100 16 lb Shock Leader: http://bit.ly/2O4UElB
Tim’s Finesse Underspin Spinning Combo…
Rod- G Loomis NRX+ 852S JWR: https://bit.ly/3y0Ss5m
Reel- Shimano Exsence A 3000: https://bit.ly/3hNG96T
Line- Sunline SX1 Braid 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2tn8EzQ
Leader- Sunline Fluorocarbon 7 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju
Budget Underspin Spinning Combo…
Rod- St. Croix Bass X 7’1″ Medium: http://bit.ly/2r69Sj6
Reel- Shimano NASCI 2500: http://bit.ly/2g278cC
Line- Sunline Fluorocarbon 8 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju
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TacticalBassin Apparel and 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
Net- Frabill Conservation PLD 2612: https://bit.ly/3kdZ3kA
Camera- GoPro Hero 9: http://bit.ly/2KQ0VEI
Favorite Tools and Gear…
Favorite Storage Box: https://bit.ly/3kngvEG
Favorite sunglasses: https://bit.ly/3cLH0kl
Favorite Pliers: http://bit.ly/2MpUBEr
Favorite Lure Retriever: http://bit.ly/2TLTJc6
Favorite Split Ring Pliers: http://bit.ly/2fT4Qw0
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So if I am using a 3.8 keitech should I use a 3/0 flashy swimmer?
You guys turned me onto that cool baits head and the 2.8 keitech last season- thank you. It's put tons of spotted bass in my boat. I'm not having near as much luck with it lately though- or anything else to be honest. I seem to have trouble with flooded, muddy water- could you guys do some videos on it? Would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks for the tip I tried it last night and was getting a ton of action!!
What was the smaller head and smaller swim bait you were talking about.
tried topwater, crank bait, jig, chatterbaits and quite few more today. Couldn't find that pattern. Shallow or deep. Then I tried a 4.3 Keitech with a belley weighted twist lock under spin and first cast landed a 3 pounder. They were hungry for that underspin today. Thanks
Just started throwing underspins this year and man I've been missing out. Not only largemouth but damn the smallmouth just tear them up.
Does anybody know why my underspin setup spins completely when retrieving? I have the 6th sense divine underspins using their divine swimbait. Any ideas are appreciated. Thanks!
💯 love the underspin
Like a spinnerbait but in reverse and no skirt.
Great video, I have a question? How do you usually work the under spin?
im sure this is uncommon but im from a small town in northern Missouri. I found yalls channel by accident a few years ago. I use to fish as a kid but fell out of it. watching yall do what you do inspired me to fish again. it has literally saved my life more than once. I suffer from depression amongst many other things and fishing has brought me alot of peace in my life. I may be being over dramatic but your channel brings me alot of joy in fishing again. thank you for what you guys do.
Awesome video is it hard to change blades
Awesome video! Question. A few Videos back you were talking about the finesse baitcast reel from shimano! Which one was it?? I've been looking and can't find it
My GF calls the 2.8 kietech the "bassmaster" that's all she'll use now. Catches a lot of small ones but the bigger fish are not ruled out either.
Enjoy you're long weekend!
What color Keitech do you use with the Colorado blade when imitating bluegill?
I've been trying it out this year been throwing it in my ponds but have yet to catch a fish on an understand yet. It's probably just me haha. Gonna keep at it and hopefully start getting them to bite
Do these work at night?
Thanks for the video Tim. I love throwing those under spins. You have a couple of my favs there. Flash swimmer with a Keitech, and the Cool Baits Finesse (1/8oz) with a 3" Megabass Spark Shad. 🎣👍
The Megabass Uoze swim jig “underspin” has been killing it for me in Idaho! I would consider it an underspin, it’s an amazing bait
I just caught my pb at 6lb 5oz at a tournament Saturday on a 3.75 inch rage swimmer with a under spin
What length leader do you use?
Is this bait versatile with both smallmouth and largemouth? My local lakes have both and would like that in between lure rather than keying in on one species every trip. Great video and info!! Thank you!
I usually shorten the wire on the flashy swimmer, if I am dragging bottom or close to the bottom the blade hangs up so I shorten it and it’s perfect for me