Fat Baby Rig (aka Tiny Child Rig) - Pete Gluszek
Finesse
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43m
Pete Gluszek loves all sizes of the Senko. In this on the water bass fishing class, Pete is ready to show how he rigs a 3" Senko to catch finicky Spring bass around the spawn. Fishing pressure, cold fronts and bass being focused on spawning can put fish in a negative mood and this finesse rig will help put some extra bass in the boat as you cruise around looking for beds. Watch as Pete discusses the tackle he uses to fish this rig, where & when to fish it, and tips for how to be efficient when fishing this soft plastic rig.
0:20 A great Spring bass fishing rig - fat baby rig (aka tiny child rig)
1:42 Best colors for the fat baby rig
2:29 How to rig the fat baby rig
3:31 Why tail weight a soft plastic stickbait?
6:32 Why use scent on the fat baby rig
7:35 Tackle for fishing the fat baby rig - rod, reel, line & leader
9:53 When & where to fish the fat baby rig
12:48 Pete goes on the water to fish the fat baby rig
19:34 Efficiency when fishing delicate soft plastics
22:12 Fishing on a bed you can't see
24:29 The importance of polarized sunglasses
26:46 Keep your eyes open for opportunities
30:22 Detecting a strike on the fat baby rig
31:21 Catching a fish in the heart of the cover
33:14 Testing your line for abrasion
35:42 Keeping distance from the bass habitat
37:51 Fishing for a spooky bass on the bed
39:18 Always fishing ahead
40:10 Combinations of cover
40:50 Getting a fish out of the cover
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10lb Gamma Torque Spectra Braided Fishing Line - https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Gamma_Torque_High_Performance_100_Spectra_Braid/descpage-GHS.html?from=butv
3000 Shimano Vanford Spinning Reel - https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Shimano_Vanford_FA_Spinning_Reels/descpage-SVFA.html?from=butv
7' Medium (All-Purpose) Cashion ICON Spinning Rod - https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Cashion_ICON_Series_Spinning_Rods/descpage-CRIS.html?from=butv
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VMC Round Bend Worm Hook - https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/VMC_Worm_Hook/descpage-VMCWH.html?from=butv
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