Bass Fishing Tactics Videos [BassFishin.Com]

Recent advancements with Virtual Globe software and geospatial mapping are having a profound effect on the bass fishing world. Never before have anglers had access to the depth of information provided by the tools we outline in this production video. You'll learn the latest techniques for lake and river analysis, as well as the many hidden features that offer powerful data for bass fishermen.

No matter your skill level or experience, every bass fisherman gets a baitcaster backlash now and then. But when you get a bad backlash, you rarely need to try to pick it out with your fingers or a sharp object. In fact, that often makes it worse. So in this short, we'll give you an incredibly effective trick for getting out even the most tangled backlashes. You will also be amazed at how fast it works too.

Kevin and Bryan provide a basic introduction to tying hair jigs for largemouth and smallmouth bass. The goal of this video is to show anglers who are unfamiliar with tying tools and techniques, that the process is quite simple. You'll learn how to paint your own jigheads, what hairs and materials are effective, and great tips and tricks that make hair tying easier.

In this video, Kevin shares with you a little-known device that will revolutionize how anglers use geospatial applications, like Google Earth and NASA World Wind. The 3dconnexion SpaceNavigator is a 3d mouse that let's you move around in three-dimensional space, like a helicopter, as you explore and do fishing reconnaissance. Kevin provides a full demonstration of SpaceNavigator and tells you why it is so important for bass fishermen. A must see!

Covering all the important jig fishing topics from color selection, using the correct jig trailers, new and innovative jigs on the market, selecting the right type and size fishing line and much more.

In this video, Kevin goes in-depth regarding the drop shot rig and its importance in nearly every kind of water and condition. You'll get the strategies and techniques you need to make the drop shot work for you. Kevin covers equipment considerations, the different types of drop shot baits, common scenarios and valuable rigging tips. More importantly, you'll learn that the drop shot is not just a specialty technique.

Learn how to properly setup the drop shot rig. We cover everything from the knot, the leader and the drop shot weight. The Drop Shot Rig is one of the most effective finesse tactics that isn't limited to certain conditions or locations.

You would think that every box of fishing line would come with the directions and explanations we give you in this video, but the fact is, they don't. There is so much bad advice on TV and magazines on how to spool spinning reels correctly. It's not difficult, but there are a few concepts you need to know and understand. So let us share with you the proper method for spooling up a spinning reel without twists.

In this video, Kevin shows you how to properly rig and tie a texas rig bait. This proven and time-tested rig is one of the most versatile techniques for everything from flipping mats to fishing toads on top of the water. This is a "must learn" rig for every serious bass angler, and Kevin will give you some great tips and advice on how to texas rig correctly.

The second video of a two-part series covering jig fishing. Kevin details the many strategies and techniques that will help anglers fish the jig more effectively on the water. He covers common scenarios and how to attack them, the different theories on how to approach cover, bite detection and power fishing. And if you haven't checked out the first video of this 2-part jig fishing series, you may want to watch that one first.

Kevin gives you one of his best tips on using fishing sinkers and heavy flipping weights. When you need to peg your weight so it doesn't slide up and down your line, use this inexpensive and highly effective product to secure your heavy, and often tungsten, flipping weights and sinkers.

Here is a nifty little trick for easily tying new line onto an empty spool using your baitcaster's wiffle spool. A "not so obvious" technique that will save you much frustration. Definitely worth taking a look at!

Modern fishing lines have come a long way in recent years, but anglers are still having the same problems with twists, coils and degrading manageability with aging lines. In this video, we show anglers the true benefits to using a line conditioner spray and we offer a few tips that will maximize their effectiveness and your success with all types of fishing line. Get that edge with a line conditioner.

If you fish a lot of rods, you will invariably run into the problem of not knowing what kind of line is on a particular reel. Fluorocarbon and monofilament look identical, but their uses are very different. So in this video, we show anglers an inexpensive tip for easily marking their reels with what type and size fishing line is loaded on the spool. You'll be amazed at how simple and effective this tip is.

Discover the most effective tips for reducing and eliminating line twists when using spinning reels. While spinning reels are notorious for line twists, there are certain things you can do to prevent it from happening and make your fishing day more enjoyable. In this video, we discuss the many techniques for reducing twists with spinning reels.

If you lay your rods down on the boat, carry your rods to and from fishing spots, or clump them together to throw in your truck, then you understand the hassles when they all get tangled up with each other. Kevin shows you this great tip called "wrapping your rods" that will greatly prevent your rods from getting tangled with each other. Rod wraping is easy to do and saves a lot of headaches.

While any kind of fishing line cutter will work for mono or fluorocarbon, braided lines give most cutters like scissors, clippers and pliers some trouble. Kevin shares his secret tool that cuts all fishing lines easily and quickly in one swipe. He promises you won't find a better cutter on the market.

Your first line of defense against a backlash with your baitcasting reel is the brake. Knowing how to properly adjust your baitcasting reel's brake will ensure you have enough spool tension to cast with few backlashes, but allows you the distance needed to cast adequately far. In this video, you'll uncover the most effective technique known for properly setting your baitcaster brake for all-around versatility.

When it comes to fall bass fishing, nothing is more important than knowing the fall bass migration. In this video, we detail the full fall migration cycle and explain why this crucial migration occurs and how you can benefit from a thorough understanding of these seasonal bass movements.

With fishing line manufacturers producing fluorocarbon, monofilament, copolymer and braided lines, how do we know which line is best for a particular lure or presentation? In this video we go deep into those questions and give solid answers.