The Free Rig isn’t new, but is continuing to gain popularity, especially as grass begins dying back in the Fall. This rig shines around hard cover and will produce long after bass have become leery of traditional presentations. The benefit of this rig is it allows your bait to fall very slowly, while still keeping great contact with the bottom.
Below you’ll find links to Tim’s favorite baits for free rigging, along with the gear he uses to fish them effectively. We’ve also included our favorite colors for each bait to help you get started. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.
*CREATURE BAITS…*
•XZone Adrenaline Craw Jr (3.5″): https://bit.ly/3ebTO5h
Colors: Tilapia, Green Pumpkin Blk Flake
•Rapala Crush City Bronco Bug: https://bit.ly/4aUfkGv
Colors: Green Pumpkin Blue, Black Blue/Green Pumpkin
•OSP DoLive Beaver: https://bit.ly/3ECnepu
Colors: Green Pumpkin Pepper, Watermelon Pepper
*SHAD PROFILES…*
•Xzone Whiplash Shad: https://bit.ly/3IpMKQo
Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad, Baby Bass
•Zoom Super Fluke: https://bit.ly/2aqys0H
Colors: Electric Shad, Albino
•GeeCrack Bellows Shad: https://bit.ly/3E4zVdl
Colors: Electric Shad, AJ’s Juice
*GILL PROFILES…*
•GeeCrack Bellow Gill: https://bit.ly/3PUJgbL
Colors: TW Zapata Gill, Green Pumpkin Blue
•Deps 3.8″ Bull Flat: https://bit.ly/3Ey9Jr6
Colors: TW Black Blue Green Pumpkin, Watermelon Blue
*BAIT FINESSE CREATURE…*
•Xzone Stealth Finesse Creature: https://bit.ly/3M0BXOU
Colors: Green Pumpkin/Black Blue
*RIGGING COMPONENTS…*
Bait Finesse Hook– BKK Basilisk Hook: https://bit.ly/3ZRtt1M
Size: 1/0
Light Wire Hook– Hayabusa Round Bend: https://bit.ly/3Zbo8Ty
Sizes: 2/0 for small profiles, 4/0 for large
Medium Wire Hook– Hayabusa HD Round Bend: https://bit.ly/3EzvYwE
Sizes: 2/0 for small profiles, 4/0 for large
Heavy Wire Hook– Owner Cover Shot HD: https://bit.ly/36Gunbf
Size: 3/0
Heavy Weight– Reins Heavy Tungsten: https://bit.ly/47iSN4V
Size: 1/2 oz
Light Weight– Zappu Pinfree Shot Tungsten: https://bit.ly/48750Kw
Size: 1/8 – 1/4 oz
*TIM’S FAVORITE COMBO…*
Rod– Shimano Expride B 7’2″ Medium Light: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL
Reel– Shimano Aldebaran MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2fdX1Uy
Line– Sufix 131 Braid (30 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF
Leader– Sunline Super FC (12 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju
*TIM’S HEAVY COVER COMBO…*
Rod– Shimano Expride B 7’6″ Heavy: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL
Reel– Shimano Curado 150 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2TQHwrP
Line– Sufix 832 Braid (40 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji
Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (20 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi
*BAIT FINESSE COMBO…*
Rod– Shimano Expride B 6’8″ Light: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL
Reel– Shimano Curado BFS: https://bit.ly/2QGRVF2
Line– Daiwa Hidden FC (7 lb): https://bit.ly/3ILKXH0
*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! It’s all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here…
TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz
_________________________________________________________________
*MAJOR EQUIPMENT WE USE DAILY… *
Boat– Skeeter FXR 21: https://bit.ly/43GvGQh
Motor– Yamaha VMAX SHO 250 HP: https://bit.ly/3xolFv0
Trolling Motor– Minn Kota Ultrex Quest: https://bit.ly/41RErpY
Electronics– Humminbird Apex 13: https://bit.ly/3pdaK1q
Batteries– Dakota Lithium 135 AH: https://bit.ly/4b9HooR
Anchors– Minn Kota Raptors: https://bit.ly/3iMUrEJ
Camera– GoPro Hero 12: https://bit.ly/3MwQToy
*FAVORITE TOOLS AND GEAR…*
Favorite sunglasses: https://bit.ly/3cLH0kl
Favorite Pliers: https://bit.ly/3xJFwTu
Favorite Rod Cover: https://bit.ly/3UewJEx
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 Hard Storage Box: https://bit.ly/2t3uHMR
Favorite Soft Tackle Storage: https://bit.ly/3TnKHl7
Favorite Net: https://bit.ly/3kdZ3kA
________________________________________________________________
If you plan to do any shopping, using our links before doing your shopping at Tackle Warehouse is the single greatest way to support us! You won’t be able to even see a difference but they’ll know you’re one of us!
#freerig #bassfishing #fishingtips