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New for 2023: Great Lakes Finesse Sneaky Underspin

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The next big thing in Smallmouth Fishing. We think so! Sneaky Underspin by Great Lakes Finesse. Top tournament anglers in the north have been winning on this bait for a while now but keeping it very quiet. https://www.greatlakesfinesse.com/sneaky-underspin
This super finesse bait catches big fish. 6lb plus smallmouth from the St Lawrence River in NY caught on the 3/16oz Matte Black Gold Blade version with a Crush Shad 2.75” Drop Minnow trailer. The subtle wiggle of this combo gets big fish to aggressively attack.
We know smallmouth love black! This matte black combo is killer on those clear northern lakes, especially the great lakes.
Great Lakes Finesse has multiple head patterns, so you’re covered for all conditions and to match your go-to trailer. These pair perfectly with their 2.75” Drop Minnows
The underwire on the Sneaky Underspin that holds the willow leaf blade is intentionally the perfect length to clear the belly of your go-to swimbaits. Too short and it gets hung up on the bait when retrieved. Too long and the fish could miss the bait striking just the blade. They tested many different lengths to find the perfect angle and length.
You fish these like a hair jig. Take a long cast and a very slow and steady straight retrieve. That’s it! They will follow it and suck it in just like a hair jig. Use a long rod, light line and a quality spinning reel. Preferred setup is a 7’6” to 7’8” Medium Light Rod (fast action). A quality spinning reel with 5lb braid to a 6lb fluorocarbon leader is ideal for long casts and to get the maximum vibration out of the bait. This is a super finesse technique and a bait with a fine wire Gamakatsu hook. When you have a fish on, let the rod and your drag do the work. This hook will penetrate well on the hookset with light line but will bend out if you put too much pressure on the fish.  A gentle sweep for the hookset is all you need. If you take your time landing the fish, you will land well over 90% of the fish that bite this bait.
The Sneaky Underspin comes in two sizes: 3/16oz and 5/16oz. The 3/16oz is ideal for fishing in 15 feet of water or less and the 5/16oz is ideal for 16-30 feet of water. Super slow retrieve is key.
This is a super small premium finesse bait build to withstand the biggest fish that swim. Gamakatsu hook, all stainless components, power coat and baked no chip pain job, and 3D live eyes. Everything about this bait is designed to fool and land the biggest smallmouth that swims.
Shown here – 5/16oz version used in deep water. Guys are targeting deep offshore smallmouth with forward facing sonar. They cast past the fish, let the bait sink down a bit in the water column, then retrieve the bait above their heads. The key is to keep the bait above the fish. A deadly technique that for the most part is untapped for deep smallmouth.
The OG Sneaky Underpin paired with the Crush Shad 2.75” Drop Minnow. This combo is perfect for when you know they are feeding on baitfish.
The gold blade is ideal for overcast or stained water. Some days they just want the gold blade over the silver blade.
All Sneaky Underspin’s are powder coated and baked so they don’t chip when you’re fishing around hard targets and rocks.
It’s not uncommon for them to nearly swallow these. Because the bait is so light, they either inhale the bait or viciously attack it practically ripping the rod from your hand. The key is to fish it super slow. Almost painfully slow.
Expect to fill your livewell quickly on tournament day when you get around some fish with this bait.
7lb Smallmouth on a matte black 3/16oz Sneaky Underspin gold blade with a matching matte black 2.75” Drop Minnow trailer from the St Lawrence River in NY. This fish was caught in 5 feet of water running the bait beside a boulder.

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