bass fishing tips – Page 298 – Castable Fish Finder

Shallow Water Finesse Fishing For Summer Bass: Senko, Shaky Head, Swim Jig

The bass are in less than 2 feet of water! How would you catch them? We turned to “junk fishing” to get the bites. A mix of swim jigs, weightless senkos, and a shaky head did the trick. Come along and watch how we break down a new section of Lake Chickamauga, build a pattern, and locate quality fish despite difficult conditions.

Summer bass fishing overwhelms a lot of anglers. Knowing how and when to adapt is difficult until you understand fish movements. Once you understand that half the fish go to offshore structure while the other half focus on shallow cover you will find their behavior more predictable. When the water gets really hot the fish will focus on shade for relief, even when that shade is ultra shallow.

Today we intended to fish offshore structure but the wind had other plans. As the waves we picked up we knew the only option was to focus on the ultra shallow bite. Don’t let Summer heat or changing conditions keep you off the water. Focus on the basics and you’ll find consistent fish in the heat. Below you’ll find a breakdown of the exact baits we threw to target these shallow water fish. The links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

Senko…
Worm- Yamamoto 5″ Senko (Watermelon Red Flake): http://bit.ly/2axAmNS
Hook- Owner Jungle Wide Gap 3/0: http://bit.ly/2sBsR1Z

Shaky Head…
Worm- Netbait T-Mac 6.5″ (Bama Bug): http://bit.ly/2jndwj9
Hook- Dirty Jigs 3/16 Canterbury Shaky: http://bit.ly/2aFOs0V

Swim Jig…
Jig- Dirty Jigs Swim Jig 3/8 oz (Crappie): http://bit.ly/2dIVUMd
Trailer- Keitech 4.3″ Fat Swing Impact (Pro Blue Red Pearl): http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Topwater…
Frog- River2Sea Bully Wa 2 (Ghost): http://bit.ly/2axyR2a

Matt’s Senko Combo…
Rod- Shimano Zodias 7’2″ MH: http://bit.ly/2cgmMAe
Reel- Shimano Curado DC 150 HG: http://bit.ly/2yHtsp4
Line- Maxima Ultragreen 15 lb: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Tim’s Shaky Head Combo…
Rod- G Loomis NRX 854C JWR: http://bit.ly/2hedqsq
Reel- Shimano Metanium DC HG: http://bit.ly/2qrSZvs
Line- Sunline Flippin FC 18 lb Fluorocarbon: https://bit.ly/3clXxt2

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What we wear…

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Equipment We Recommend…

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Minn Kota Talons: http://bit.ly/2F0QBSP
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Summer Worm Fishing Tricks for Shallow and Deep Water Bass

Are you missing it? There are so many great ways to fish a plastic worm! Come along with Tim as he demonstrates a 2-bait method to maximize your time on the water when finesse fishing for Summer bass. You can fish from 40+ feet all the way up to the water’s edge with these 2 baits rigged a few different ways. You don’t need an entire box of baits to catch Summer bass!

Tim’s 2 favorite baits for this technique are a senko and a Trick Worm (Netbait T-Mac). By adapting the rigging he can fish both of these baits at a variety of depths. When you think senko your mind immediately goes to fishing it weightless around shallow cover but with a little weight (Neko rig) that bait is suddenly effective in 20, 30, even 50 feet of water! The same goes for the Trick Worm. Most guys see a trick worm and think of the floating worm technique but this bait is incredibly effective on a shaky head, Neko, and exposed jighead as well.

Summer worm fishing can be overwhelming. There are so many great baits that will consistently catch fish (and you know we’ll jump down that rabbit whole soon) but it can also be as simple as a couple baits and a couple rigs, to consistently catch fish. Don’t let bass fishing overwhelm you. You can catch these fish and you can do it on a budget. Below are links to the exact baits and rigging methods that Tim was implementing in today’s video. The links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

The baits…
Senko- Yamamoto 5″ Senko: http://bit.ly/2axAmNS
Favorite Colors- Green Pumpkin, Green Pump/Wtrmln Lam, Green Pump Blue
Trick Worm- Netbait T-Mac 6.5″: http://bit.ly/2jndwj9
Favorite Colors- Bama Bug, Texas Craw, Green Pump

Budget Worm Alternatives…
-Yum Dinger 5″: http://bit.ly/2J8nMrF
-Zoom Trick Worm: http://bit.ly/2aWkG7E

Weightless Rigging…
Standard- Gamakatsu Finesse Wide Gap 1/0: http://bit.ly/2aKGmHM
Weedless- Owner Jungle Wacky Weedless 1/0: https://bit.ly/2VKZl9U

Neko Rigging…
Standard Hook- Owner Sniper Finesse Neko: http://bit.ly/2kfdv37
Weedless Hook- Owner Sniper Finesse Weedless Neko: https://bit.ly/2zXirRH
Weight- Swagger Tungsten Pagoda Nail: http://bit.ly/2iGNSFW

Jig Heads…
Shaky Head- Dirty Jigs Canterbury 1/4 oz: http://bit.ly/2aFOs0V
Ned Head- Swagger Tungsten Flanders 5/16 with 2/0: http://bit.ly/2KcIB6M

Tim’s Neko Rig Combo…
Rod- Shimano Zodias 7′ Med Light: http://bit.ly/2jOUXAO
Reel- Shimano Stradic CI4+ 2500: http://bit.ly/2gu84t7
Line- Sunline SX1 12 lb High Vis: http://bit.ly/2FngUkQ
Leader- Sunline Sniper 7 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

Tim’s Shaky Head Combo…
Rod- G Loomis NRX 852C JWR: http://bit.ly/2hedqsq
Reel- Shimano Metanium DC HG: http://bit.ly/2qrSZvs
Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 20 lb: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- Sunline Sniper 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

All-Around Summer Combo…
Rod- Shimano Zodias 7’2″ MH: http://bit.ly/2cgmMAe
Reel- Shimano Curado DC 150 HG: http://bit.ly/2yHtsp4
Line- Sunline Assassin 15 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

What we wear…

Sun Mask: http://bit.ly/2JcA8xi
Sun Shirt w/ Hood: http://bit.ly/38cVi9G
Light Fishing Pants: http://bit.ly/2foDx10
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Equipment We Recommend…

#bassfishing #senko #wackyrig

Where Do Fish Go In Summer? (And How To Catch Them)

Have your fish disappeared? Are you struggling to get a bite? Today Matt explains exactly where Bass go during the Summer in your local lake. Once you understand how fish move throughout the seasons, catching them consistently throughout the year becomes really simple. In closing, Matt takes it a step further and goes in-depth on his confidence baits to consistently catch fish all Summer.

Predicting Summertime fish movements is all about understanding the importance of shadows. In lakes, reservoirs, and rivers, bass use different structures to hunt but it always revolves around the presence of shadows. Pay close attention to the details that apply to your style of fishery and you’ll begin seeing success right away. If you missed our previous video on shadows and color lines you can see that video below.

Where Do Bass Go After They Spawn? (Color Line Video): https://youtu.be/hGMwt7UsFkI

Once you’ve located your Summer fish its time to turn your attention to catching them. Matt offered his 5 primarily lure types for consistently catching Summer bass in the video. Below you’ll find a breakdown of the baits (including color recommendations) that he recommends throughout Summer.

Plastic Worms…
-Yamamoto 5″ Senko: http://bit.ly/2axAmNS
(Green Pumpkin, Green Pump/Watermelon Laminate)
-Netbait 6.5″ T-Mac Worm: http://bit.ly/2jndwj9
(JuneBug, Bama Bug, Kentucky Special)

Frogs…
-River2Sea Bully Wa 2: http://bit.ly/2axyR2a
(Little Allen, Dirty White)
-Jackall Gavacho: http://bit.ly/2L7KsWS
(Gold Gill, Lime Frog)

Topwater…
Walking Bait- Evergreen Shower Blows 125: http://bit.ly/2zIkqUH
(American Shad, Half Mirror Wakasagi)
Popper- Yellow Magic 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2al0dKP
(Smoke Shad, Alewife)

Deep Crankbaits…
-Azuma Z Boss 22: http://bit.ly/2poLKUC
(Blazing Boss, Hot Mess)
-Strike King 6XD: http://bit.ly/2ery44M
(Powder Blue/Chart, Chartreuse Sexy Shad)

Squarebills…
-Lucky Craft Silent 1.5/2.5: http://bit.ly/2BGxKPa
(American Shad, Golden Shiner)
-River2Sea Biggie: http://bit.ly/2ahCzvo
(T-1000, Abalone Shad)

Swing Head Jigs…
Jighead- Dirty Jigs Pivot Point: http://bit.ly/2jOY1Ns
Creature- Keitech Crazy Flapper: http://bit.ly/2c3cXrp
Creature- Zoom Z Craw: http://bit.ly/2vW7Jo5

Small Swimbaits…
Swimbait- Keitech Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v
Weedless Underspin- Owner Flashy Swimmer 1/4 oz 5/0: http://bit.ly/2e8O4Y7
Exposed Hook- Blade Runner Spintrix 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2oocg0a

What we wear…

Sun Mask: http://bit.ly/2JcA8xi
Sun Shirt w/ Hood: http://bit.ly/38cVi9G
Light Fishing Pants: http://bit.ly/2foDx10
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Equipment We Recommend…

#fishing #Summer #bassfishing

What Gear Do We Really Use? Take A Look! (Cross Country Road Trip)

Ever wonder what we’ve really got in the boat? What lures are we actually carrying below deck? Which Covid slowing down we decided to drive all the way across the country to fish and spend time with family. We loaded the boats with everything we thought we’d need (tools, gear, and a variety of tackle) and set out on a national road trip with the families. Today Tim is opening up all the lockers and showing you what gear really made the cut. Which baits and what gear did he consider “must haves” for fishing in multiple states.

Its hard enough to choose what to throw first when you go out on the lake. Try to imagine packing to fish dozens of lakes you’ve never seen before. Even harder, some are in the South (Summer heat) and others are up North (clear water and prespawn). As overwhelming as that may be, we’ve done it a few times now and are very confident in our gear selection. We wanted to share with you what made the cut and what didn’t.

We can make countless videos about specific baits and techniques but there is something about taking a look under the locker lids for yourself that is very satisfying. Now how can you apply this to your fishing? The gear that we carry cross country can be downsized into just a box or two for fishing on your local lake. Where we might carry a box of spinnerbaits, a box of lipless, a box of deep cranks, you can turn around and build a box with a spinnerbait, a chatterbait, a lipless, a small glide bait, etc… and on a smaller scale you’re now prepared for any situation you can face on the water.

Below is a breakdown of our top lures from each category. We’ve also included a handful of rod recommendations that are “do alls”, those select rods that seem to be able to throw a variety of different baits, allowing us to save time, money, and space on the boat. The links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

Tim’s Most Universal Picks For Hard Baits…
Swimbait Head- Tactical Finesse Head (3/8 oz): http://bit.ly/2Pqrq3n
Deep Crank- Strike King 6XD (Chartreuse Sexy Shad): http://bit.ly/2ery44M
Squarebill- Lucky Craft 1.5 (Ghost Minnow): http://bit.ly/2BGxKPa
Glide Bait- S Waver 168 (TW Phantom Trout): http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh
Blade Bait- Damiki Vault 1/2 oz (Black Holo): http://bit.ly/2rnO7e2
Frog- River2Sea Bully Wa 2 (Little Allen 65): http://bit.ly/2axyR2a
Topwater- River2Sea Rover 128 (Abalone Shad): http://bit.ly/2acSVea
Jerkbait- Megabass Vision 110 (GP Pro Blue): http://bit.ly/2j31TKb
Lipless- Lucky Craft LV-500 (Ghost Minnow): http://bit.ly/2aAUUbd
Chatterbait- Z Man/Evergreen JackHammer 3/8 oz (BHite Delight): http://bit.ly/2popvj6

Tim’s Most Universal Picks For Soft Baits…
Swimbait- Keitech Fat Swing Impact (4.3″): http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v
Stick Bait/Neko- Yamamoto 5″ Senko (Green Pumpkin): http://bit.ly/2axAmNS
Ned Worm- Z Man TicklerZ (Canada Craw): http://bit.ly/2mGyDAC
Creature- Reaction Innovations Sweet Beaver (Tramp Stamp): http://bit.ly/29W3RZW
Dropshot- Big Bite Baits Smallie Smasher (Green Pump/Purple): http://bit.ly/2ZpCOCY
Jerkbait- Zoom Super Fluke (Electric Shad): http://bit.ly/2aqys0H

Highlighted Items…
-Damiki Armor Shad Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2KtPDAT
-Lakemaster Plus Digital Charts Map Card: http://bit.ly/2Dk5Erc
-Wave Away Screen Cleaner: http://bit.ly/2PhHmmC
-KVD Speed Worm Bags: http://bit.ly/2GYT4RC
-Spoolin Buddy Jr. Line Storage: http://bit.ly/2EAbynX
-Plano Edge Master Plastics Storage: http://bit.ly/2PaiAq6
-Plano Edge Spinnerbait Storage Box: http://bit.ly/397m4Bd

Our 4 most Universal Rod Combos are listed below. These are rods that we’ve found can fish a variety of different baits to save money and space on the boat. We’re all looking for that “do everything” rod. These might not do everything but they will do a lot!

Jigs/Big Worms/Keitechs/Chatter/Spinnerbait Combo…
Rod- G Loomis GLX 854C JWR: http://bit.ly/2gqziwT
Reel- Shimano Chronarch MGL HG: http://bit.ly/2n8DghB

Dropshot/Ned/Tube/Popper Combo…
Rod- Shimano Zodias 7′ Medium Light: http://bit.ly/2jOUXAO
Reel- Shimano Stradic CI4+ 2500: http://bit.ly/2gu84t7

High-End “Do Everything” Combo…
Rod- G Loomis Conquest 843C MBR: http://bit.ly/2iL1PAY
Reel- Shimano Metanium DC 100 HG: http://bit.ly/2qrSZvs

Mid-Range “Do Everything” Combo…
Rod- Zodias 7’2″ MH: http://bit.ly/2cgmMAe
Reel- Shimano Curado 200K HG: http://bit.ly/2tHewEh

Budget “Do Everything” Combo…
Rod- Shimano Fury 7′ Medium heavy: http://bit.ly/2bGvlVV
Reel- Shimano SLX HG: http://bit.ly/2NfdOnk

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TacticalBassin Sun Shirt: http://bit.ly/2TvFMBD
TacticalBassin Hooded Sun Shirt: http://bit.ly/38cVi9G
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Ultimate Frog Review: 14 Frogs Compared! (Frog Fishing Tips For Summer Bass Fishing)

Which frog is the best? Let’s compare their action in the water and find out! Come along as we test swim and review 14 different frogs in search of the best walking frogs, popping frogs, and all around producers. If you like frog fishing, this video is going to save you a ton of time and money! Let us do all the hard work while you kick back and pick the frogs that will best suit your bass fishing style.

As an added bonus Matt goes in-depth to help beginner frog fishermen. He covers the biggest mistakes anglers make and shows exactly how to avoid them. If frog fishing has been a struggle for you in the past, its time to take another look. Don’t let this awesome Summer pattern slip away when you can make small adaptations to your technique and equipment and begin catching frog fish right away.

Below you will find links to all the baits shown in the video. We begin with a few of Matt’s overall favorites then look at all 14 frogs. The links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed descriptions and photos of each bait. Next we included links to Matt and Tim’s favorite frog combo, affordable alternatives, and rods specifically adapted for smaller anglers so they too can enjoy the explosive strikes that make frog fishing so fun!

Matt’s Top Picks…
Overall Favorite Frog: http://bit.ly/2axyR2a
Best Walker: http://bit.ly/2QNyXra
Best Cover Frog: https://bit.ly/2VVjRVl

Small Frogs…
1) Jackall Kaera: http://bit.ly/2Fz6SA3
Colors- White, Green Frog, Glitter Hasu, Glitter Bluegill
2) Evergreen Boota: https://bit.ly/2StZ4Ge
Colors- Rain Call, Shining Wizard, Golden Killer

Large Frogs…
3) Spro King Daddy: http://bit.ly/2h0LCYd
Colors- Nasty Shad, Killer Gill, Midnight Walker
4) Molix Sneaky Frog 3.5″: http://bit.ly/2QNyXra
Colors- Tarpon, Silver Albino, Black Mamba

Popping Frogs…
5) Jackall Gavacho: http://bit.ly/2L7KsWS
Colors- Black Gill, Chart Strike Gill, Lime Frog, Gold Gill
6) Evergreen SS Softshell Frog: http://bit.ly/2NChzTZ
Colors- Secret Gill, Modo CH, Champion Shad
7) Megabass Big Gabot: https://bit.ly/3bXW8Jh
Colors- Wild Gill, Ama Gear, MB Gizzard Shad
8) Spro Bronzeye Poppin: http://bit.ly/2HsyqIJ
Colors- Freak, Misty Shad, Nasty Shad, Killer Gill

Standard Frogs…
9) Teckel Honker: http://bit.ly/2Xj7Ye4
Colors- Grey Camo, Crystal Chart, Bluegill
10) Snagproof Bobby’s Perfect: http://bit.ly/2abpR40
Colors- Brown Bullfrog, Tweety, Sexy Shad
11) River2Sea Bully Wa 2 65: http://bit.ly/2axyR2a
Colors- Little Allen, Ghost, Yellow Head, TW Bluegill
12) LIVETARGET Hollow Body 65: http://bit.ly/2Q40BAk
Colors- White, Black, Bright Green, Fluorescent Green Yellow
13) Savage Gear DC Walker: https://bit.ly/2VVjRVl
Colors- White, Gill, Black
14) Spro Bronzeye 65: http://bit.ly/2sz9Qje
Colors- Black, Freak, Albino, Leopard

Favorite Frog Combo…
Rod- Shimano Expride 7’3″ XH: http://bit.ly/2czPlZl
Reel- Shimano Curado DC HG: http://bit.ly/2yHtsp4
Line- 65 lb Power Pro Maxcuatro: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Budget Friendly Frog Combo…
Rod- Dobyns Fury 7’3″ Mag Heavy: http://bit.ly/2bGvlVV
Reel- Shimano Curado 200K HG: http://bit.ly/2tHewEh
Line- Power Pro Braid 65 lb: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Rods For Smaller Anglers…
-Shimano Expride 7’2″ Heavy: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL
-Shimano Zodias 7’2″ Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

What we wear…

Sun Mask: http://bit.ly/2JcA8xi
Sun Shirt w/ Hood: http://bit.ly/38cVi9G
Light Fishing Pants: http://bit.ly/2foDx10
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Equipment We Recommend…

#topwater #frogfishing #bassfishing

Catch The BIGGEST BASS Of Your Life Right NOW – New PB!

Now is the time to catch a GIANT Bass! This period leading to the full moon in June is a critical time for anyone that fishes for bass. We all dream of catching a new personal best (PB), this is the time to do it! The big post-spawn bass stage in anticipation of a big meal before heading to their Summer patterns and we’re going to show you EXACTLY how to CATCH them!

Today’s video is broken down into 4 parts. Depending on where you live and what stage your fish are in, you may want to focus on sight fishing for spawning bass, big soft swimbaits for post spawners, hard swimbaits to draw a reaction strike, or a big topwater in search of that aggressive bass looking for a huge meal before heading offshore. No matter which you choose, the next 2 weeks are critical with the bite culminating on the Full Moon on June 5th.

Below you’ll find a breakdown of all the baits Matt discussed in the video. We’ve included links that go directly to Tackle Warehouse so you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each bait. We’ve also included color recommendations, hook upgrades, and tuning tips where applicable.

Sight Fishing…
Swimbait- Savage Gear Pulse Tail Bluegill: https://bit.ly/2xx1zjH
Swimbait- Savage Gear Weedless Pulse Tail Bluegill: https://bit.ly/2Kd6qct
Jig – Dirty 1/2 oz Pitchin Jig: http://bit.ly/2amL3of
-Colors: Bever Craw, Green Pumpkin Craw, Okeechobee 420
Trailer- NetBait Paca Chunk: http://bit.ly/2d8mIXx
Colors: Green Pumpkin Blue, Magic Craw, Toledo Special
Trailer- Reaction Innovations Sweet Beaver: http://bit.ly/29W3RZW
Colors: Magic Craw Swirl, Spiked Watermelon, Tramp Stamp

Soft Swimbaits…
-Mattlures Hammer Tail Shad: http://bit.ly/2vM8cKF
-Savage Gear 4D Trout: http://bit.ly/399bx97

Hard Swimbaits…
-River2Sea S-Waver 200: http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh
(Rainbow Trout, Light Trout, Warden Hitch)
-Bucca’s Bull Gill: http://bit.ly/2f1ASHn
(Bluegill, Dirty Bone)
-Jackall Gantarel: http://bit.ly/2adZI3R
(Ghost Gill, Spawn Gill, Bluegill)

Topwater/Wakebaits…
-BBZ 8″ Floating Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2cU1x5P
(Trout, Silver Fish, Hitch)
-Megabass Mega Dog: http://bit.ly/2VIYoMH
(Live Shiner, MB Gizzard, Rainbow)
-G Ratt Wild Willy: https://bit.ly/2St6ERy
(Gizzard Shad, Hitch, Bone)

***The Wild Willy is very affordable in the big bait category. It will perform better with some minor modifications. We Recommend the following upgrades to the Willy to get the best walk. First, upgrade Split Rings. Second, upgrade the rear treble hook to a larger, heavier hook. If a wider walk is preferred, add 6-8 sticky lead strips on the belly directly in front of the rear hook hanger. These upgrades will give you a phenomenal large walking bait at a very affordable price.***

Wild Willy Upgrades…
Rear Hook Swap – Owner ST-56 Size 1: http://bit.ly/2cVg7xW
Split Ring Upgrade – Owner Hyperwire Rings Size 5: http://bit.ly/2aTH3f1
Lead Strips- Storm SuspenStrips: https://bit.ly/2YDQNUf
Lead Dots- Storm SuspenDots: https://bit.ly/3d80ez6

High-End Swimbait Combo…
Rod- Megabass Orochi XX Leviathan: http://bit.ly/2OSVNwH
Reel- Shimano Tranx 300 HG: http://bit.ly/2kYsvRw
Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 80 lb: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- Sunline FC-100 System Leader 35 lb: http://bit.ly/2O4UElB

Budget Swimbait Combo…
Rod- Dobyns Fury 806H: http://bit.ly/2bGvlVV
Reel- Shimano Cardiff 300A: http://bit.ly/2cvhtMO
Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 80 lb: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 30 lb Mono: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

What we wear…

Sun Mask: http://bit.ly/2JcA8xi
Sun Shirt w/ Hood: http://bit.ly/38cVi9G
Light Fishing Pants: http://bit.ly/2foDx10
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Equipment We Recommend…

#swimbait #bigbait #bassfishing

Tackle Organization: How We Store Our Gear – New Ideas!

Its time for serious tackle organization! We’ve all been hit by this unexpected quarantine and we chose to make the best of it. Tim spent a few days dialing in his gear and he’s finally got it perfected. Want to get the maximum number of crankbaits in a small box? Want to mix senkos with hooks while avoiding any concerns of rust? Tired of your different hooks mixing together every time you run in rough water? This is for you!

Tim started playing with the Edge boxes when they first came out but it wasn’t until the quarantine that he really jumped in. The Edge Terminal box offered storage solutions unlike anything else. By individually compartmentalizing all his small hooks he has avoided the never-ending struggle of hooks mixing together. The box itself resists rust and was a no-brainer with all the free time to organize hooks. From there he began finding niches for all of his tackle storage needs.

Below is a breakdown of some of Tim’s favorite boxes for different techniques. The links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions. If you’ve been considering upgrading your tackle organization, we’re very happy with these boxes so far.

Edge Boxes…
Terminal Tackle- https://bit.ly/2SuzhOm
Standard 3700 size- http://bit.ly/2t3uHMR
Deep 3700 size- https://bit.ly/3dbdbby
Thin Boxes (Awesome Space Saver)- https://bit.ly/2VX5eAL

Stowaway Waterproof boxes…
Treble Hook Storage – Standard 3700: http://bit.ly/2fvjcFB

Custom Divider Boxes…
Standard Box- Deep Diving Crankbaits: http://bit.ly/2XCbMnb
Thin Box- Lipless Cranks/Blade Baits: https://bit.ly/3fdjgpE

Bass Mafia Bags For Loose Storage…
Money Bag Plus – 3 Pocket Bag: https://bit.ly/2Yz6tIl
Money Bag 13×16: http://bit.ly/2P059cO

What we wear…

Sun Mask: http://bit.ly/2JcA8xi
Sun Shirt w/ Hood: http://bit.ly/38cVi9G
Light Fishing Pants: http://bit.ly/2foDx10
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Equipment We Recommend…

#bassfishing #tackle #storage

Underwater Footage From Bass Heaven!! (Is This Even Real?!) Insane Topwater Strike Footage!!

This is the craziest school of GIANT BASS ever! They just finished spawning, they’ve schooled up on outside structure, and they’re hungry! Come UNDERWATER and watch as we throw TOPWATER lures over them. These fish are exploding on a frog, whopper plopper, walking bait, and popper. The topwater strikes are crazy!

Its amazing to see how different the bass treat each of these topwaters. The Whopper Plopper gets hunted down at top speed and ambushed any which way the fish is able to get it. The walking bait is hunted back and forth and ultimately ambushed from the side. The frog and popper are both hunted vertically with the bass shooting straight up and eating the bait belly first.

There is so much we can learn from this! Knowing how the bass eat the baits tells us which baits to throw when the bass are in different moods. We also see that the slower moving baits will rely much more heavily on “fooling the fish” (bait color, sound, hook color, etc) than the faster moving offerings.

Below is a breakdown of the baits in the video including our top 3 baits from each category. We’ve also included our favorite color choices for each style, hook and hardware upgrades, and our favorite rods for throwing topwater. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

Frogs…
-R2S Bully Wa 2 65(Shown In Video): http://bit.ly/2axyR2a
Favorite Colors: Little Allen, Ghost, TW Bluegill
-Jackall Kaera (Small Profile): http://bit.ly/2Fz6SA3
Favorite Colors: Glitter Hasu, Green Frog, White
-Snagproof Bobby’s Perfect Frog (Soft, Easy Hookset): http://bit.ly/2abpR40
Favorite Colors: Brown Bullfrog, Sexy Shad, Tweety

Poppers…
-R2S Bubble Walker 80 (Shown In Video): http://bit.ly/2e0PZOY
Favorite Colors: Sooner, Loon, Bluegill
-Megabass Pop Max (Incredible Colors): http://bit.ly/2qqfmm1
Favorite Colors: Gill, MB Gizzard, Ito Wakasagi
-Yellow Magic (Small Profile): http://bit.ly/2al0dKP
Favorite Colors: Smoke Shad, Japanese Shad, Alewife

Whopper Plopper…
-Whopper Plopper 130 (Shown In Video): http://bit.ly/2a7ipHL
Favorite Colors: I Know It, TW Bluegill, Chubby
-Whopper Plopper 110 (Stop and Start Retrieve): http://bit.ly/2bsPbQV
Favorite Colors: T-1000, Monkey Butt, Bone

Walking Baits…
-R2S Rover 128 (Shown In Video): http://bit.ly/2acSVea
Favorite Colors: Abalone Shad, Ghost Minnow, Sooner
-Evergreen Shower Blows 125 (Amazing Sound): http://bit.ly/2zIkqUH
Favorite Colors: American Shad, Emerald Shiner, Bone
-Heddon Super Spook (Inexpensive): http://bit.ly/2diThgH
Favorite Colors: Bone, Lakefork Shad, Okie Shad

Hook Upgrades…
Red Hooks- Owner ST-36 (Size 2, 4): http://bit.ly/2wSknXp
Strong Hooks- Owner St-56 (Size 2, 4): http://bit.ly/2cVg7xW
Split Rings: Owner Hyperwire Size 2,3,4: http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX

Favorite Frog Combo…
Rod- Shimano Expride 7’3″ XH: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL
Reel- Shimano Curado 200K HG: http://bit.ly/2tHewEh
Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 65 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

All-Around Topwater Rod…
Rod- Shimano Expride 7’2″ Med light+: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL
Reel- Shimano Curado 150 DC HG: http://bit.ly/2yHtsp4
Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 40 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Budget Topwater Combo…
Rod- Sellus 6’10” Medium: http://bit.ly/2dQNkw7
Reel- Caius B HG: http://bit.ly/2O3Dvuw
Line- Power Pro 40 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

What we wear…

Sun Mask: http://bit.ly/2JcA8xi
Sun Shirt w/ Hood: http://bit.ly/38cVi9G
Light Fishing Pants: http://bit.ly/2foDx10
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#bassfishing #topwater #Whopper Plopper

Senko Fishing Tricks! Beginner Senko Rigging To Advanced Fishing Tips

Senkos have a “right side up!” Few anglers realize there is a right and wrong way to rig them. This is just one of the many details Tim is covering in today’s in-depth look at bass fishing with a soft stick bait. He’ll cover the beginner rigging basics but also dive into advanced tricks that will help you refine your technique in different situations.

If you’re only going to fish a Senko once in a while, it should be the 5″. The standard 5″ senko has incredible fishing catching power all over the country. If you want to refine your fishing, target bigger fish, search for a key finesse bite, etc… there is a time and place for the other sizes and styles. Most anglers consider the senko a basic bait but they’re overlooking its value for big bass and power fishing.

Below is a breakdown of all the baits, hooks, and gear in the video. We’ve included color recommendations for each senko, hook sizes to match worm sizes, and more. The links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

Senkos…
-Yamamoto Senko 5″-7″: http://bit.ly/2axAmNS
-Yamamoto Pro Senko: http://bit.ly/2vXUKln

5″ Senko Colors- Electric Worm, Green Weenie Laminate, Mowed Grass
6″ Senko Colors- Green Pump/Watermelon Laminate, Green Pump/Blk Flake
7″ Senko Colors- Green Pump/Blk Flk, Green Pump/Watermelon Red Lam
Pro Senko Colors- Natural Shad, Green Pump/Blk Flake

Budget Senko Alternatives…
-Yum Dinger: http://bit.ly/2J8nMrF
-Big Bite Baits Super Soft Stick: https://bit.ly/2KVzQMG
-Gambler Fat Ace: http://bit.ly/2aJq2AO

Wacky Rig Hooks…
Weedless- Owner Jungle Wacky Hook: https://bit.ly/2VKZl9U
Standard- Gamakatsu Finesse Wide Gap: http://bit.ly/2aKGmHM

Texas Rig Hooks…
-Owner Jungle Wide Gap Hook: http://bit.ly/2sBsR1Z
Sizes… 5″ – 3/0 , 6″- 4/0, 7″- 7/0
-Gamakatsu Offset EWG Hook: http://bit.ly/2d07gvp
Sizes… 5″ – 2/0 , 6″ – 4/0
-Gamakatsu Monster 6/0 Hook (7″ Senko): https://bit.ly/2Wg4uFU

Pro Senko Hook…
Texas Rigged- Owner Cover Shot: http://bit.ly/2ISr7bR

O-Rings and Tools…
-O-Wacky Tool: http://bit.ly/2wtX7M8
-O-Wacky O Rings: http://bit.ly/2h5MhX2

Tim’s Finesse Senko Spinning Combo…
Rod- G Loomis NRX 852S JWR: http://bit.ly/2dX9zjv
Reel- Shimano Exsence 3000 Spinning: http://bit.ly/2iMtscV
Line- Sunline XPlasma Braid 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2OR5i2j
Leader- Sunline Sniper 8 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

Tim’s Power-Fishing Senko Combo…
Rod- Shimano Expride 7’2″ Heavy: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL
Reel- Shimano Curado 150 DC HG: http://bit.ly/2yHtsp4
Leader- Sunline Sniper Fluorocarbon 20 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

Budget All-Around Senko Combo…
Rod- St. Croix Bass X 7’1″ MH: http://bit.ly/2r0xWAs
Reel- Shimano SLX HG: http://bit.ly/2NfdOnk
Line- Sunline Assassin 15 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

What we wear…

Sun Mask: http://bit.ly/2JcA8xi
Sun Shirt w/ Hood: http://bit.ly/38cVi9G
Light Fishing Pants: http://bit.ly/2foDx10
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Equipment We Recommend…

#senko #bassfishing #wormfishing

Catch Shallow Bass Right Now – Shad Spawn And Shallow Water Tricks

Shallow water bass are EASY to catch if you know what to do! Whether you’re on a pond or a giant lake, some very big bass move shallow in the post spawn and we can help you catch them. Some lakes have an incredible shad spawn that you don’t want to miss, others just have fish ambushing bluegill. Today we’re covering the best techniques to target all of these fish!

Pond and bank fishermen can really simplify their fishing this time of year. You can narrow down your arsenal to two baits that will maximize your time on the water. Get up early and hit the water with a fluke and a weedless underspin, you’ll be amazed by the results.

Anglers on larger lakes should focus their attention on the shad spawn. Its critical that you be on the water at or before first light, armed with key baits that these fish are susceptible to. It doesn’t matter where you live, if there are shad in your lake these techniques will work!

Below is a breakdown of the baits and equipment that we recommend for fishing during the post spawn and early Summer when targeting shallow water bass. The links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see close up photos and detailed video descriptions.

Pond and Bank Fishing Gear…

Soft Jerkbait- Zoom Super Fluke: http://bit.ly/2aqys0H
Colors: Electric Shad, Smokin Shad
Hook- Gamakatsu EWG Superline 4/0 Hook: http://bit.ly/2ac92XG

Weedless Swimbait- Keitech 4.8″ Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v
Colors: Electric Shad, Gizzard Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl
Hook- 1/4 oz Owner Flashy Swimmer 5/0: http://bit.ly/2e8O4Y7

Shad Spawn Gear…

Spinnerbaits…
-Damiki TOT Spinnerbait: http://bit.ly/38cxmD6
Colors: Smelt Shad, Snow Shad, Amazing Chartreuse
-Megabass V-9 Spinnerbait: http://bit.ly/2tOaVCt
Colors: Hasu, Kohoku Reaction, Pearl Shad
-War Eagle Screamin Eagle Spinnerbait: http://bit.ly/2w5zoor
Colors: Aurora, Hot White Shad, Mouse

Spinnerbait Trailer…
-Keitech Fat Swimbait (4.3 or 3.8): http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v
Colors: Electric Shad, Gizzard Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

Weedless Underspin…
Swimbait- Keitech 4.8″ Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v
Colors: Electric Shad, Gizzard Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl
Hook- 1/4 oz Owner Flashy Swimmer 5/0: http://bit.ly/2e8O4Y7

Squarebill Crankbaits…
-6th Sense Crush 100: http://bit.ly/2HbaCGT
Colors: 4K Shad, Chrome Treuse Shad
-River2Sea Biggie: http://bit.ly/2ahCzvo
Colors: I Know It, T-1000, Abalone Shad

Lipless Crankbaits…
-Cotton Cordell Super Spot: http://bit.ly/2y3K210
Colors: Chrome Black, Chrome Blue, Gold Black
-Lucky Craft LV-500: http://bit.ly/2aAUUbd
Colors: Ghost Minnow, American Shad, Golden Shiner

All-Around Combo…
Rod- Zodias 7’5″ Medium heavy: http://bit.ly/2cgmMAe
Reel- Shimano Curado 150 DC HG: http://bit.ly/2yHtsp4
Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 50 lb: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- Sunliner FC-100 Shock Leader 16 lb: http://bit.ly/2O4UElB

What we wear…

Sun Mask: http://bit.ly/2JcA8xi
Sun Shirt w/ Hood: http://bit.ly/38cVi9G
Light Fishing Pants: http://bit.ly/2foDx10
Reaper Hoodie (Hoodie with Warm Face Cover built in): http://bit.ly/2TwBWs7
Horizon Sweater (Water resistant, great for layering): http://bit.ly/2gTC1oB
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#Summerfishing, #shadspawn #bassfishing