More Midwest Finesse

by Ned Kehde • January 16, 2012 • 4 comments

We have had several petitions from readers of our recent blog entitled  ”A Month-by-Month Guide to Midwest Finesse” to elaborate more on the colors with use.

We have also had a couple pleas for a few more photographs.

To response to those  requests, we will post a  photograph of our most fruitful colors, as well as two photographs of the colors that we occasionally use.

Since 2006, these have been are most fruitful colors for the 2 1/2-inch Zero and ZinkerZ. From left to right, the colors are white/pearl, purple haze, green pumpkin, PB&J and Junebug.

At times we test these four colors. From left to right, they are watermelon/chartreuse laminated, pumpkin/chartreuse laminated, green-pumpkin/red glitter and clear silver.

Depending on the disposition of the bass and water conditions, we also use a watermelon/red-flake grub, black-and-blue 2 1/2-inch tube, red neon 2 1/2-inch tube and smoke/red-and-black flake 2 1/2-inch tube.

We use a four-inch black-and-blue Finesse WormZ and a four-inch black-neon Finesse WormZ, and those colors are illustrated with two of the tubes above.  We also use the four-inch Finesse WormZ in green-pumpkin, purple haze, PB&J and Junebug; those colors are exhibited in the photographs featuring the Zero and ZinkerZ.

 

 

Related posts:

  1. Finesse News Network
  2. Midwest finesse retrieves: an update
  3. A review of our 2011 finesse endeavors
  4. Midwest finesse retrieves
  5. A Month-by-Month Guide to Midwest Finesse
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4 Responses

  1. Mike Fondren

    I recently discovered this blog. I have Googled and searched for every word you have written regarding the Midwest finesse methods. First, I would like to thank you for taking time to enlighten those of us that have yet to hear of your methods. I live near Nashville, TN. I am anxious to get out and try to apply your methods on our local lakes. In fact, I placed an order today for Gopher Mushroom jigs as you have described (I hope I got the right ones!!). One of the things that appeals to me about your methods is that it appears to be physically easier. I am now in my early 60's. Although I have fished my share of tournaments over the years (and still fish a few), it is getting harder for me to use the techniques that I have found success with in the past. I find myself leaning toward the "finesse" methods simply because they usually utilize lighter tackle often at a slower pace (one that I can maintain throughout the day). I look forward to many days of successful fishing in the future and I am optimistic that your methods will play a huge part in helping to adjust and continue to enjoy my days on the water. Thanks again for your efforts to enlighten those of us that are enjoying your success and finesse methods.

    BTW, I have a jillion questions. I'd love to have a conversation with you that might help me learn to apply your methods on our local waters.

    On January 17, 2012 at 11:34 pm • Reply
  2. Ned Kehde

    Dear Mike:
    Please call In-Fisherman at 218-829-1648, and they will give you my e-mail address. Then we can exchange e-mails and add you to our Finesse News Network.
    We can also discuss how Travis Perret's Felix-fishing and Egoscue exercises have helped my 72-year-old body, allowing me to keep fishing.
    Thanks for your comments and best wishes,
    Ned

    On January 19, 2012 at 9:36 pm • Reply
    • Mike Fondren

      Ned,
      Thanks, I will call tomorrow (too late today!). I look forward to talking with you soon. Please keep the great info coming!!

      Mike

      On January 19, 2012 at 11:21 pm • Reply
  3. Daniel Fisher

    I totally agree with Mike. I enjoy light line bassin' and it's like a breath of fresh air to read an knowledgeable angler sharing information on a subject so often overlooked. I salute Mr. Kehde and In Fisherman for publishing such insightful perspectives on bass fishing. Thanks you.
    As Mike stated above, keep up the good work
    Good Fishing,
    Dan

    On April 10, 2012 at 12:29 am • Reply