Simplified – Fall Fishing Tips Methods

Now that it’s formally fall, it’s time to begin discussing some fishing suggestions for when the temperature drops. When the weather becomes cooler, fishing gets to be a little much more difficult. This is good although, because the fall fishing period has so much much more to provide like much less anglers on the water and hungry fish, to name a couple of.

Use Mom Character To Your Advantage – When it comes to fishing methods this may be the most essential. So, how do you use Mother Character to your advantage? This is simpler than you might envision and when it comes to fishing methods this one is as great as it gets. What you need to do is learn the easy ways the weather and moon impact fishing. These two forces of Mom Nature have as a lot to do with you catching fish as what kind of bait or entice you use. Use Mom Character to your advantage in the FALL FISHING TIPS of the yr, and your catch rates will increase significantly.

FALL FISHING TIPS

How to work the weed traces Anglers recommend that you work the weed lines close to shallow waters. Lures should include spinnerbait, crankbait, plastic worms, jig, and pigs, and so on. and so on. Anglers will also use the Texas-Rig, Carolina-Rig, Quantity 3 Jig, brush guard jigs, worm sinker jig, helicopter lures, banjo lures, which is the latest and so on. In addition, anglers will use flies, poppers, Quantity 11 Jigs, etc. The common lures are the Texas, Carolina-rig, poppies, sinker worm jigs, spinnerbait, crankbait, and so on. Reside bait consists of grasshoppers, crawl dads, crickets, worms, minnows, frogs, etc. The synthetic lures are suggested by professional bass anglers.

Your fishing gear such as rods and reels are extremely essential so be prepared to inspect and clean them prior to heading out to the lake for a day of fishing. For these difficult to attain locations on your rod a Q-tips has confirmed to function nicely on your rods and reels. Since your reel is heading to be topic to freezing circumstances it as advisable to use lubricant that is non-freezing.

Stocked Trout can be biting everything that moves via the water and they can also be swimming previous every solitary piece of fishing tackle and bait that you throw. Don’t anticipate that your perfect technique will function each single time. The rainbow trout they inventory in lakes about metropolitan areas have been shipped across state lines and have had to adjust from their new environment. Expect maybe to get a couple of hits but adding time to your fishing may just help you to capture a couple of.

These four trout fishing tips for the fall will assist you have a ton more success. They are all incredibly easy and many times more than looked, but that doesn’t mean that they aren’t important. Give them a shot and see what occurs? I’m certain you’ll be happy with the results. These trout fishing tips can be carried more than into the other trout fishing seasons as well, but make certain you consider benefit of the elegance and wonderful weather that the fall has to offer. To me, the fall is the very best time of yr to be standing in a river, looking for trout.

Fall Jerkbait Fishing! Everything You Need To Know!

Can you think of a better bait to catch bass in the Fall? Just the idea of Fall jerkbait fishing gets us excited to head to the lake! Jerkbaits are part of a very small group of lures that “trigger” a feed response in bass. Yes they catch aggressive bass, but if you know how to work them properly you can actually get lethargic bass to react and eat when they’re not even in a feeding mood! Come along as we explore the world of jerkbait fishing!

Jerkbait fishing is not a basic technique but its one that anyone, even a beginner angler, can learn. When fished properly the jerkbaits ability to draw bass in and trigger a feed response is remarkable! The key to the technique is in the equipment. We almost never emphasize equipment over technique but this is one category where an angler can have all the right mechanics but paired with the wrong equipment, the bait still won’t work properly.

In today’s video Matt begins by explaining exactly what you should look for in a jerkbait rod/reel combo. He also gives some key tips about adapting your existing equipment for a jerkbait. There are some changes you can make including fishing smaller reel sizes and braided line that will help improve your jerkbait fishing even without owning a dedicated jerkbait rod.

Now, choosing the right baits is a whole different animal. While we didn’t lean as heavy into the specific lures in today’s video we promised to do exactly that in the video description. Below you will find a very detailed breakdown of the baits as well as the rod and reel combos we recommend. The links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

The baits are separated by depth range so you can easily decide between shallow, medium, and deep divers to match the waters you fish. The colors recommendations are universal and will work around the country but if you’re just starting out lean toward the ghost colors in clear water, the reflective colors in stained water, and the bold (chartreuse or white) in murky water.

Upgrading hooks is also a major consideration once you bend out the stock hooks. Its very difficult to find replacement hooks for jerkbaits without impacting the sink rates of the baits and hurting their action. Luckily, we’ve found excellent replacement hooks for you and have linked those below between the baits and the rod/reel combos.

Shallow Jerkbaits…
-Jackall Rerange 110: http://bit.ly/2ge0qED
(Blue Pearl Shad, Ghost Wakasagi, HL Hasu)
-Megabass Vision 110: http://bit.ly/2j31TKb
(GP Pro Blue, ITO Tennessee Shad, Killer Kawaguchi)
-Lucky Craft Flash Pointer 115: http://bit.ly/2aHz588
(American Shad, Chartreuse Shad, Ghost Minnow)

Mid-Depth Jerkbaits…
-Jackall Rerange 110 MR: https://bit.ly/2CbWr6X
(RT Holo Minnow, HL Hasu, SG Threadfin)
-Megabass Vision 110+1: http://bit.ly/2iGYOCX
(GP Pro Blue, ITO Tennessee Shad, Elegy Bone)

Deep Diving Jerkbaits…
-Megabass Vision 110+2: http://bit.ly/2BLQIBA
(MB Gizzard, Elegy Bone, ITO Tennessee Shad)
-Lucky Craft Staysee 90: http://bit.ly/2dBzMmz
(American Shad, Ghost Minnow, Chartreuse Shad)
-Lucky Craft Pointer 100 DD: http://bit.ly/2e0sQj7
(American Shad, Chartreuse Shad, Ghost Minnow)

Smaller and Oversized Jerkbaits…
Smaller-Megabass Vision 110 Jr: http://bit.ly/2OeAFBf
(GP Pro Blue, Deadly Black Shad)
Bigger- Megabass Oneten Max LBO: https://bit.ly/3dfhL9y
(ITO Tennessee Shad, MB Gizzard)

Hook and Split Ring Upgrades…
Hook- Gamakatsu Finesse Nano Trebles: http://bit.ly/2dWWAut
(Size 5 and 6 will fit all baits except Pointer DD and Max LBO)
Split Ring- Owner Hyperwire Black: http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX
(Size 2 for all except Pointer DD and Max LBO, they use size 3)

Matt’s Favorite Jerkbait Combo…
Rod- Shimano Expride 6’10” Medium: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL
Reel- Aldebaran 50 MGL HG: http://bit.ly/2uQ4oH8
Line- Sunline Assassin 10 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

Budget Jerkbait Combo…
Rod- Shimano SLX 6’10” Medium: http://bit.ly/2L3wppO
Reel- Shimano SLX MGL 70 (Pre-Order Available): https://bit.ly/3gIUCgJ
Line- Sunline Assassin 12 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

Other Great Jerkbait Rods…
-Megabass Orochi XX 6’11” Jerkbait Special: http://bit.ly/2OSVNwH
-Megabass Destroyer Oneten Special: http://bit.ly/2wVOSbY
-G Loomis IMX Pro 812 JBR: http://bit.ly/2QurcHi
-St Croix Legend Elite 6’10” Medium: http://bit.ly/2z2qdHc
-St. Croix Bass X 6’8″ medium: http://bit.ly/2r0xWAs

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Lipless Crankbait Tricks To Catch Bigger Bass This Fall

Lipless crankbaits catch giant bass! They are incredible producers when fished around shallow grass and vegetation but are equally effective in deep water. You can keep your lipless fishing simple and you’ll catch a lot of fish this Fall, or you can jump down the rabbit hole with us into a whole different world of lipless fishing where we’ll teach you how to use different baits, styles, and modifications to catch more fish!

Many anglers think of a lipless as a bait to cast out and wind back. A simple “chuck and wind” is effective but there is so much more you can do with these baits. From hopping bottom in deep water, to ripping grass in the shallows, the possibilities are almost endless. Tim is a lipless fanatic with the fish catches to back what he’s teaching. If you want to take it to the next level, pay close attention to the details. From sink rates to color selection to hook tricks, Tim is giving away all the details in today’s video.

All of the baits described in the video are linked below. The links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. We’ve included our favorite colors, the equipment we use to throw them, and the hook and gear upgrades we use to land more of the fish we hook.

If you could only have one…
-Lucky Craft LV-500: http://bit.ly/2aAUUbd
Color: American Shad

Lipless Cranks…
-Lucky Craft LV-500: http://bit.ly/2aAUUbd
Favorite Colors: American Shad, Ghost Minnow, Spring Craw
-6th Sense Quake 70: http://bit.ly/2Kxt4zm
Favorite Colors: Chrome Threadfin, Shad Hammer, Delta Craw
-Jackall TN-70 + TN-50: http://bit.ly/2lqAwjh
Favorite Colors: Super Shad, SG Threadfin, RT Escape Craw
-Strike King Red Eye shad 2 Tap: http://bit.ly/2gmACC5
Favorite Colors: Delta Red, Silver TN Shad, Smoky Chrome Blue
-Damiki Tremor: http://bit.ly/2fVt8H6
Favorite Colors: American Shad, Black Holo, Soft Shell
-Cotton Cordell Super Spot: http://bit.ly/2y3K210
Favorite Colors: Chrome Blue, Royal Red, Copper Craw

Blade Baits…
-Damiki Vault: http://bit.ly/2rnO7e2
Favorite Colors: Black Holo, Real Shad
-Jackal Keeburn: http://bit.ly/2or8sy0
Favorite Colors: Clear Shad, Silver

Hook and Hardware Upgrades…
Gamakatsu EWG (Size 4): http://bit.ly/2cZrsbY
Owner ST-56 (Size 4): http://bit.ly/2cVg7xW
Owner Hyperwire Split Rings (Size 3-4): http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX
Owner STX-38 Zo Wire (Size 6-8): http://bit.ly/2oNIeCD

Our Favorite Lipless Combo…
Rod- G Loomis IMX Pro 845 CBR: http://bit.ly/2og0BmK
Reel- Shimano Bantam 150 XG: http://bit.ly/2H44yjG
Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 30 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 15 lb Mono: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Affordable Lipless Combo…
Rod- G Loomis E6X 845 CBR: http://bit.ly/2G5Bc86
Reel- Shimano SLX DC XG: http://bit.ly/2LWzw2Q
Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 30 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 15 lb Mono: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Budget Lipless Combo…
Rod- Dobyns Fury 705 CB (7′ Med Heavy Cranking): http://bit.ly/2bGvlVV
Reel- Shimano SLX HG: http://bit.ly/2NfdOnk
Line- Sunline Assassin Fluorocarbon 15 lb: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

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Minn Kota Ultrex Trolling Motor: http://bit.ly/2vFQypW
Humminbird Solix 15 Electronics: http://bit.ly/2Hazsej
Minn Kota Talons: http://bit.ly/2F0QBSP
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Loc-R-Bar Boat Security: http://bit.ly/2CMF1NP

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Favorite Wire Cutters: http://bit.ly/2soB34k
Favorite life jacket: http://bit.ly/2odXXIP
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Hero8 Camera: http://bit.ly/37hVTX4
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BIG Bass on Chickamauga! Fall Bass Fishing Has Begun!!

Tim is on a mission to catch a big bass! He’s on the water early, armed with topwater and a chatterbait. Come along for the fun! Watch as he adapts to changing conditions, fine tunes the pattern, and catches some really nice Chickamauga bass! Fall is prime time to catch quality fish as they feed up before Winter so make the time, head to the lake, and catch a big one of your own.

When Tim set out he was searching for an early morning topwater bite. He had a plan but he stayed open minded, paying attention to his surroundings. It didn’t take him long to realize there was no surface activity this morning. Taking the cue from nature he dropped down to the bottom with a chatterbait and got the bite he was looking for! When you’re on the water its important to pay close attention to your surroundings at all times. Every time you hit the water you’re surrounded by clues that will help you dial in the pattern. Keep your eyes open, don’t be afraid to adapt, and you’ll start catching fish more consistently.

Once Tim ran in to surface activity he switched back to topwater and was able to capitalize on some really nice bass with the popper. As the activity died off, the dropshot was clutch to finish out the day. Below is a breakdown of the baits and equipment Tim used throughout the day. We’ve even included an all-around budget combo that you could use for the chatterbait and light flipping. All of the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

Chatterbait…
Bait- Evergreen JackHammer 1/2 oz (Clearwater Shad): http://bit.ly/2popvj6
Trailer- Yamamoto Zako (Electric Shad): http://bit.ly/2fKmSRp

Whopper Plopper…
Bait- River2Sea Whopper Plopper 110 (Abalone Shad): http://bit.ly/2bsPbQV

Frog…
Bait- River2Sea Bully Wa 2 65 (Dirty White): http://bit.ly/2axyR2a

Popper…
Bait- Megabass Pop Max (Mat Shad): http://bit.ly/2qqfmm1

Dropshot…
Bait- Roboworm 6” Fat Worm (Pro Blue Blue Neon): http://bit.ly/2awYSxM
Hook- Owner CoverShot Worm Hook (Size 2/0): http://bit.ly/2ISr7bR
Weight- Swagger Tungsten Pencil Weight (3/8 oz): http://bit.ly/2UY7cgx

Chatterbait Combo…
Rod- Shimano Expride 7’2” MH Glass: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL
Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL B: https://bit.ly/34HlAAk
Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 50 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 15 lb Mono: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Tim’s Popper Combo…
Rod- G Loomis IMX Pro Med Topwater (802 TWR): http://bit.ly/2QurcHi
Reel- Daiwa Tatula Elite 7:1 Ratio: http://bit.ly/2ONCBS1
Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 30 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Dropshot (Power Shot) Combo…
Rod- Shimano Zodias 7’2” Medium: https://bit.ly/3aeQbYW
Reel- Shimano Chronarch MGL HG: http://bit.ly/2n8DghB
Line- Sunline Sniper 12 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

Budget Power Shot/Chatterbait Combo…
Rod- Dobyns Fury 7’ Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2bGvlVV
Reel- Shimano SLX 150 HG: http://bit.ly/2NfdOnk
Line- Sunline Assassin 12 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

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Sun Mask: http://bit.ly/2JcA8xi
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Light Fishing Pants: http://bit.ly/2foDx10
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Minn Kota Ultrex Trolling Motor: http://bit.ly/2vFQypW
Humminbird Solix 15 Electronics: http://bit.ly/2Hazsej
Minn Kota Talons: http://bit.ly/2F0QBSP
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Favorite Wire Cutters: http://bit.ly/2soB34k
Favorite life jacket: http://bit.ly/2odXXIP
Favorite sunglasses: http://bit.ly/2glE3eN
Hero8 Camera: http://bit.ly/37hVTX4
ElectroSamson Scale: http://bit.ly/2f7QgQ9
Frabill Net: http://bit.ly/2FNdnQr
Lure Retriever: http://bit.ly/2TLTJc6
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Easy Methods In Drop Fishing Tips – A Breakdown

For most of us, making a memorable walleye fishing trip is directly associated to catching fish. Sure it’s good just being out on the water. But walleye anglers are on a mission, and if that mission fails it can be hard to put a good spin on the whole scenario. Instead of operating on that spin, we’d instead work on our mission-creating it effective is a process that begins with finding the walleye. For this purpose the right electronics can be a walleye angler’s very best buddy.

A great walleye angler creates an extremely specific game plan as he or she goes. But the first step in that strategy is usually the same. Find the fish. As soon as you do that, you can begin to believe about how you’ll place them on the finish of your line. That’s for an additional post.

FALL FISHING TIPS

There are tons of choices for bait, but my leading suggestion is to try a few. Most popular are FALL FISHING TIPS whole Silver Whiting, whole and portion squid, entire pilchards, and gentle plastics, and snapper snatchers.

Tread Frivolously – In most instances (at minimum for me and my mentor before me) river fishing entails wading. This indicates that you want to tread frivolously and make as small sound as you can. Avoid stepping on and breaking sticks, and rocks’ banging with each other is a bad thing. Remember sounds travels great distances underwater and fish will become “spooked” if they are hearing seems that are out of the ordinary. Tread lightly and view your stage so as not to make as well many pointless seems.

Have Fingerless Gloves Available In the drop the climate can become chilly quite rapidly and having a pair of fingerless gloves in your fishing vest, boat, or tackle box is usually a great concept. Fingerless gloves maintain your hands heat, whilst providing you the unfettered use of your fingers. This is essential because absolutely nothing can damage a perfectly good fishing journey like freezing hands. Getting accessibility to a pair of fingerless gloves is a great drop fishing suggestion.

After drilling the hole with an ice auger use a scoop to make sure the gap is clean of all debris. Something still left in the gap like chips or chunks could trigger entanglements and outcome in you probably losing the fish. Ice chips are sharp resulting in your line being severed. So it is essential to make sure that the fishing hole is stored thoroughly clean at all occasions.

The initial suggestion to fishing for Walleye n the summer time has to do with exactly where you will discover the fish. When the weather warms up, the Walleye transfer into further water exactly where the temperatures are cooler. This indicates you must go farther absent from the shore to find the Walleye. Underwater structures are a big favorite of these fish during the summer time, because these also assist reduce the drinking water temperature as nicely as produce a fantastic place for bait fish to dangle out. Where the bait fish go, the Walleye will follow, and this is true no matter what period or thirty day period it is.

These spring fishing tips will assist you be more effective on your subsequent fishing trip. How am I so certain of this? Simply because I’ve been using every one of these suggestions for more than 20 years and know how efficient they are. Give one or all of them a shot quicker instead than later. You gained’t be dissatisfied.

Rapid Goods In Fall Fishing Suggestions – Some Suggestions

FALL FISHING TIPS

All residing beings prepare for a coming winter during the transition time period of seasons. Bass fish are no different. If you are thrilled about angling, you have to modify your techniques and fishing approaches according to this seasonal change. You can have a productive fishing journey if you know about the feasible results of this alter on bass. You must study the migratory designs of the fish. Equipped with this understanding, you can be two times as much sure of discovering the target fish. Most of the bass shift back again to inlets during autumn. When the temperature of drinking water starts to dip, you can discover bass fish in shallow drinking water as well.

For Gentle Plastics, cast out with a medium weight plastic. Allow it fall to the base, and twitch return back to the boat. Snapper tend to feed near the bottom, so maintain your plastic reduced. When you get nearer the boat, twitching all the way up through the drinking water to the boat could give great results.

Use The Seasons To Your Advantage – Use the period to your benefit when it comes to fishing for trout. As far as bigger trout are worried, there is no better period than the fall. I’ve caught practically all of my trophy trout in the fall. As you know, things like fishing on “opening working day” can be a squander of time simply because of crowds and this kind of. Use your individual encounter to your benefit and invest most of your time trout fishing when the rivers and lakes are the least crowded and the most fishable.

Snapper tackle ought to be fairly heavy. There is no real benefit both way for using braid or monofilament line. It comes down to individual preference.

The initial thing to keep in mind in the drop of the year is that the climate can alter fairly rapidly. This is essential for two reasons; first when the climate changes the fishing modifications and 2nd when the climate changes the conditions change. As an angler you want to know how modifications in the weather affect fishing, and how you can use this information to your advantage. As an angler you also want to be ready for weather modifications that consist of temperature modifications in the drop of the yr. This is why drop fishing ought to always include a pair of fingerless gloves.

As quickly as they turn out to be fairly at simplicity with feeding, you now can solid your bait. However, it is a should that the fishing bait does not drop directly into the region exactly where the carp are consuming. Ideally, you must cast and place your bait absent from the location of the feeding carp. Slowly, pull the bait gently, drawing it to the feeding place. As the bait hangs, you have to be patient and carry on providing the region with meals in order to entice additional the fish and make it remain and feed with your food.

Change Your Line Frequently – Numerous trout fishermen neglect this easy trout fishing tip. As you know, light line is a should when fishing for trout. Well, mild line tends to kink, coil, and fray easily and requirements to be changed often. “Fresh” FALL FISHING TIPS line performs so much much better than utilized line. My rule of thumb is to change my fishing line monthly throughout regular fishing conditions and much more frequently if I’m fishing a great deal. Dropping a large trout due to heavily utilized line (which has occurred to me) is a mistake that ought to be avoided.

In early summer, the drinking water warms up, weeds start to grow, and big Northerns enterprise to the safety and lower temperatures of further water. They will arrive back again to weeds, lily pads, or sunken islands for food and cover. Spoons, top drinking water lures, and Johnson Minnows will slide easily via the weeds and can be tipped with a minnow or Berkeley Gulp, curly tail grub.

Freshwater Fish Identification is another method utilized by anglers. So whether or not you’re viewing a consummate professional angler check-in fish during a tournament, or listening to an on-air running commentary on a tv fishing program, you know that he’ll be talking the reality of the make a difference.

4 Topwater Tricks For Early Fall Bass Fishing!

The Fall transition can be a topwater angler’s dream! When the bass are feeding and you’ve got a bait that matches the hatch, it feels like you can do no wrong! Poppers, walking baits, buzz baits, and frogs, can all produce days on the water you’ll never forget. But what about the other days? The days when the bite shuts off or the bass key in on a specific baitfish so aggressively that you can’t lure them away… These 4 tricks will make all the difference on the tough days.

Step 1 is to go natural. Stick to colors that perfectly match the baitfish. Its not the time for bright chartreuse or bone, stick to the ghost tones. Step 2 is to downsize and match the exact size of the baitfish the bass are targeting. Step 3 is to accent your hooks with feathers, colors changes, etc… to create the most natural bait possible. And finally, step 4 is to focus on subtle baits.

Below is a breakdown of Tim’s most reliable baits this time of year. We’ve also included links to the hooks and hardware upgrades he recommends. The links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

Poppers…
-Yellow Magic Popper: http://bit.ly/2al0dKP
Colors: Japanese Shad, Smoke Shad
-Megabass Pop Max: http://bit.ly/2qqfmm1
Colors: MB Gizzard, Ito Wakasagi

Frogs…
-Spro Poppin Frog 60: http://bit.ly/2HsyqIJ
Colors: Misty Shad, Speck
-LiveTarget Hollow Body Frog 55: http://bit.ly/2Q40BAk
Colors: Brown Black, Tan Brown

Walking Baits…
-Evergreen Shower Blows 105: http://bit.ly/2zIkqUH
Colors: American Shad, Blue Back Herring
-River2Sea Rover 128: http://bit.ly/2acSVea
Colors: Ghost Minnow, Funky Tiger

Buzzbaits…
-Big Bite Baits Suicide Shad 1/4 oz: https://bit.ly/3iDnLLi
Color: Nickel
-Dirty Jigs Canterbury Buzz 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2cWI6if
Bait- Keitech 4.3″ Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Toads…
-Big Bite Baits Tour Toad: http://bit.ly/2NtAghc
Colors: Pearl Shine, Silver Shine
-Zoom Horny Toad: http://bit.ly/2aY5lBt
Colors: Grey Ghost, Watermelon Seed
Hook- Gamakatsu Superline Spring Lock 5/0: https://bit.ly/3mkwZi1

Hooks…
Red Treble- Owner ST-36 (Size 4, 2): http://bit.ly/2wSknXp
Feathers- Owner Feathered Hooks (Size 4, 2): http://bit.ly/2m7XrAx
Split Rings- Owner Hyperwire (Size 2, 3): http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX

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

All-Around Topwater Combo…
Rod- Shimano Expride 7′ Medium Light+: http://bit.ly/2czPlZl
Reel- Shimano SLX DC XG: http://bit.ly/2LWzw2Q
Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 40 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Budget Topwater Combo…
Rod- Dobyns Colt 7′ Medium heavy: http://bit.ly/2lU0LfV
Reel- Daiwa CR80 High Speed: http://bit.ly/2Cgk5Nh
Line- Power Pro Braided Line 30 lb: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

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

Minn Kota Ultrex Trolling Motor: http://bit.ly/2vFQypW
Humminbird Solix 15 Electronics: http://bit.ly/2Hazsej
Minn Kota Talons: http://bit.ly/2F0QBSP
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Loc-R-Bar Boat Security: http://bit.ly/2CMF1NP

Favorite Storage Box: http://bit.ly/2fvjcFB
Favorite Pliers: http://bit.ly/2tfxFvw
Favorite Split Ring Pliers: http://bit.ly/2fT4Qw0
Favorite Wire Cutters: http://bit.ly/2soB34k
Favorite life jacket: http://bit.ly/2odXXIP
Favorite sunglasses: http://bit.ly/2glE3eN
Hero8 Camera: http://bit.ly/37hVTX4
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Lure Retriever: http://bit.ly/2TLTJc6
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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!

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Topwater, Flukes, and Underspins For Aggressive Fall Bass!

There are dozen of bass busting on the surface and we’ve got the right baits to catch them! Come along as Matt takes a finesse approach to Chickamuaga. He’s throwing a fluke, a topwater, and several bladed swimbaits, but everything has been downsized to match the size of baitfish in the shallows. By “matching the hatch” the bite gets so good he can almost call his shots. Let’s go fishing!

One of the biggest mistakes we see anglers make when they downsize their lures is they also downsize their drawing power. Choosing baits that will draw a finesse bite but still maintain drawing power is an art in itself. Today Matt focused in on 4 key baits to accomplish this and ultimately added fifth.

The fluke is by far the easiest of the bunch, it has natural drawing power at any size because of its aggressive darting action. The topwater was accomplished by choosing a bait with a cupped face that spit water and created a larger disturbance than other similarly sized baits. Upsizing the drawing power of tiny swimbaits is a task but its most easily accomplished by adding flash. Matt used one with a flashing underspin blade and another with a spinner on the nose. And finally, when he backed out to deep water, the tail spin was implemented to maintain a small size but increase drawing power.

The next time you’re met with tiny baitfish in the shallows remember that you can downsize your presentation without downsizing your catch rate. Focus on baits with significant drawing power and you’ll catch fish. Below are links to all the baits and equipment Matt used in the video. The links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

Fluke…
Bait- Zoom Super Fluke Jr: http://bit.ly/2aqys0H
Colors: Smokin Shad, Albino, Arkansas Shiner
Hook- Gamakatsu Finesse Wide Gap (Size 2): http://bit.ly/2aKGmHM
Support- Owner CPS Spring (Size Small): http://bit.ly/2b2YgDf
Video detailing this rigging method: https://youtu.be/U3bP0HkJxk0

Topwater…
Bait- Evergreen Shower Blows 105: http://bit.ly/2zIkqUH
Colors: Skeleton Chartreuse, American Shad, Emerald Shiner

Underspin…
Bait- Keitech 3.3″ Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v
Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad
Hook- Owner Flashy Swimmer 1/8 oz with 1/0 hook: http://bit.ly/2e8O4Y7

Screw Head…
Bait- Megabass Spark Shad 3″: http://bit.ly/2XcLZk4
Colors: Albino, Real, Silver Shad
Hook- Megabass Okashira Screw Head (1/16 oz): http://bit.ly/2EpluSA

Tail Spinner…
Bait- Jackall Deracoup 1 oz (Silver): http://bit.ly/2p8X4b0
Red Hook Upgrade- Owner ST-36 Red (Size 4): http://bit.ly/2wSknXp

Matt’s Finesse Swimbait Combo…
Rod- Shimano Expride 6’10” Medium: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL
Reel- Shimano Aldebaran MGL 50 HG: http://bit.ly/2uQ4oH8
Line- Sunline Assassin 10 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

Topwater Combo…
Rod- Shimano Expride 7′ Medium Light+: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL
Reel- Shimano Bantam Metanium MGL HG: https://bit.ly/34HlAAk
Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 30 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 12 lb Mono: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Budget All-Around Finesse Casting Combo…
Rod- Shimano Intenza 6’10” Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2QADLTq
Reel- Shimano SLX DC: http://bit.ly/2MJyuXN
Line- Sunline Assassin 10 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

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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…

Minn Kota Ultrex Trolling Motor: http://bit.ly/2vFQypW
Humminbird Solix 15 Electronics: http://bit.ly/2Hazsej
Minn Kota Talons: http://bit.ly/2F0QBSP
Hot Foot Throttle Control: http://bit.ly/2ob4kgO
Loc-R-Bar Boat Security: http://bit.ly/2CMF1NP

Favorite Storage Box: http://bit.ly/2fvjcFB
Favorite Pliers: http://bit.ly/2tfxFvw
Favorite Split Ring Pliers: http://bit.ly/2fT4Qw0
Favorite Wire Cutters: http://bit.ly/2soB34k
Favorite life jacket: http://bit.ly/2odXXIP
Favorite sunglasses: http://bit.ly/2glE3eN
Hero8 Camera: http://bit.ly/37hVTX4
ElectroSamson Scale: http://bit.ly/2f7QgQ9
Frabill Net: http://bit.ly/2FNdnQr
Lure Retriever: http://bit.ly/2TLTJc6
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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!

#bassfishing #fluke #topwater

Where Do Bass Go During The Fall Transition? (And How To Catch Them!)

Cooler nights are coming and if your fish haven’t vanished already, they’re going to! The Fall transition happens overnight and if you’re not prepared you’ll be left scratching your head. There are two distinct groups of fish during this transition, some that go shallow and others that go deep. Today we’re going to take a look at where these fish are headed and how you can get ahead of them.

The fish that move shallow are there to eat baitfish. Its critical that you cover water quickly because the fish are congregating in schools. Vast areas will be devoid of life while small pockets and cuts will be packed with dozens, even hundreds of bass that are ambushing bait. If you’re not covering water quickly you may never find the mega-school you’re searching for.

The fish that move deeper are focused on structure. Many of these fish are still going to be feeding on baitfish but they will use main lake structure for their hunting grounds. Focus on offshore rock piles, humps, channel bends, and main lake points. If baitfish are present you’ll target these fish with reaction baits, if baitfish are not present the jig is your best bet.

Wether you go shallow or deep, Fall is an amazing time to be on the water! Bass are congregated into schools and the bite can be incredible. Below are links to the different baits we use for both shallow and deep schooling fish. The links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

Shallow Water Baits…
Silent Squarebill- Lucky Craft BDS-3 (BP Golden Shiner): http://bit.ly/2blTVwI
Rattling Squarebill- River2Sea Biggie Poppa (Abalone Shad): http://bit.ly/2ahCzvo
Frog- River2Sea Bully Wa 2 65 (Little Allen): http://bit.ly/2axyR2a
Toad- Teckel Sprinker (Pearl White): http://bit.ly/2rmnqSI

Deep Water/Offshore Baits…
Ultra Deep Crankbait- Strike King 10XD (Chartreuse/Blue or Sexy Shad): http://bit.ly/2gHT4F0
Deep Crankbait- Strike King 6XD (Chartreuse/Blue or Sexy Shad): http://bit.ly/2ery44M
Jig- Dirty Jigs Flippin’ Jig 5/8 oz (Go To): http://bit.ly/2fx8YBI
Jig Trailer- Reaction Innovations Sweet Beaver (Tramp Stamp): http://bit.ly/29W3RZW
Flutter Spoon- Nichols Lake Fork 1 1/8 oz (Purple Threadfin): http://bit.ly/2ICAGKL
Tail Spin- Jackall Deracoup 3/4 oz (Clear Shad): http://bit.ly/2p8X4b0

Flutter Spoon Video: https://youtu.be/sdviwv6PTOM

All-Around Squarebill Combo…
Rod- G Loomis IMX Pro 845 CBR: http://bit.ly/2og0BmK
Reel- Shimano Bantam MGL HG: http://bit.ly/2H44yjG
Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 20 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 12 lb Mono: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

All-Around Deep Crank Combo…
Rod- G Loomis IMX Pro 968 CBR: http://bit.ly/2og0BmK
Reel- Shimano Tranx 200: http://bit.ly/2Tv0yCy
Line- Sunline Assassin 17 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

Budget Crankbait Combo…
Rod- Shimano Intenza 7’6″ Glass: http://bit.ly/2QADLTq
Reel- Daiwa CG80: http://bit.ly/2NxaGbe
Line- Sunline Assassin 15 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

NEW Tactical Bassin Apparel…
TacticalBassin Reaper Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2TwBWs7
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TacticalBassin Sun Shirt: http://bit.ly/2TvFMBD
TacticalBassin Hooded Sun Shirt: http://bit.ly/38cVi9G
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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…

Minn Kota Ultrex Trolling Motor: http://bit.ly/2vFQypW
Humminbird Solix 15 Electronics: http://bit.ly/2Hazsej
Minn Kota Talons: http://bit.ly/2F0QBSP
Hot Foot Throttle Control: http://bit.ly/2ob4kgO
Loc-R-Bar Boat Security: http://bit.ly/2CMF1NP

Favorite Storage Box: http://bit.ly/2fvjcFB
Favorite Pliers: http://bit.ly/2tfxFvw
Favorite Split Ring Pliers: http://bit.ly/2fT4Qw0
Favorite Wire Cutters: http://bit.ly/2soB34k
Favorite life jacket: http://bit.ly/2odXXIP
Favorite sunglasses: http://bit.ly/2glE3eN
Hero8 Camera: http://bit.ly/37hVTX4
ElectroSamson Scale: http://bit.ly/2f7QgQ9
Frabill Net: http://bit.ly/2FNdnQr
Lure Retriever: http://bit.ly/2TLTJc6
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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!

#Fall #bassfishing #beginner