SWIMBAIT TIPS: FINESSE CASTING BIG BAITS

Finesse casting big swimbaits will not draw the attention of bass or the attention from other anglers and key in shallow water.

Let’s just say, that when most people see an angler throwing a big swimbait, they tend to over react. I’ve heard people say, “you can’t use live bait”, “is that real”, “are you shark fishing”, and other crazy things. My response, have you ever seen the mouth of a 5lb plus Largemouth Bass? Usually, the answer is no….

One of my favorite lakes that I fish is crystal clear and you can only use trolling motors. Bass are routinely cruising the banks as the structure is pretty limited. I handful of laydowns, builders, and points. There is very little weed growth in the shallows. In the early spring, the bass bed up and remain stationary. However, throughout the rest of the year, they cruise the banks. This provides an opportunity for me to target fish in the lake. Due to pressure, water clarity, and electric motor only limitation these fish spook easily.

I quickly learned that the big baits splashing set all fish in the close area running, and probably put the rest of the fish in the area on high alert. Finesse casting will be key in these environments and conditions if I’m going to be successful. While I’m still on the hunt for my first big bass on a big swimbait. I’m confident that this technique will prove successful for anyone who wants to implement it. 

Make sure you check out my article HERE or YouTube video HERE for info on how to adjust your reel for finesse casting big swimbaits. 

Let me know what you use in the comments section below. If you have any questions, this is a great area for that as well.

Semper Fish!

Joe, The National Angler

Check out the video for this article HERE