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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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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…

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RUNAWAY BOAT CRASH!! – Lake Chickamauga Summer Boating

IT HAPPENS FAST! After the driver was ejected his boat spun out of control. With no operator to slow it down and the throttle pinned, the boat was whipping donuts uncontrollably. The boat made its way dangerously close to an island full of partying weekend boaters before ultimately crashing through the trees and underbrush. Could this have been prevented? Of course!

Boating has inherent risks. Raising those risks by ignoring the boat’s built-in safety features is negligent. Its easy to see the mistake in hindsight. Admittedly, we’ve all made the same mistake at some point. Let this incident cement the importance of wearing your kill switch. Its imperative not only for your safety but also for the safety of those recreating around you. Thankfully the boat driver in this incident was uninjured after being ejected from his boat and all of the on lookers were spared as well. The only real damage in this crash was to the boat as it plowed through trees and sand repeatedly.

The message here is anything can happen when you’re on the water. When it does happen, it happens quickly. Wear your life jacket and kill switch any time the outboard is running. If something happens, its better to be prepared than caught off guard. Below are links to the life jackets we use when we’re on the water as well as some budget friendly options. The links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of the items. **
When purchasing inflatable PFD’s its wise to purchase the automatic versions so there is an extra level of security if you are not alert when the life jacket is needed.**

Life Jackets…
What We Wear- Mustang Elite Inflatable PFD: http://bit.ly/2odXXIP
Basic Automatic (Budget)- Mustang Classic M.I.T. 100: https://bit.ly/3dqoddd
Traditional Type- Onyx Tackle Warehouse: https://bit.ly/2ZVYmpE
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Equipment We Recommend…

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Summer Fishing Tricks: Early Morning Bite (Whopper plopper and Crankbait)

No one likes getting up early but in Summer, its worth it! Midday the lake can feel like a Dead Sea if you don’t know where to look but in the morning, everything is alive! Come along with Matt on the Tennessee River as he explores new water and builds a morning pattern with a whopper plopper, lipless crankbait, and wobble head (swing head jig).

Most anglers fish a whopper plopper on a slow, steady retrieve. Most of the time we do too, but there is a time and place for the popping method and today it paid off with 2 nice bites. After the topwater bite slowed Matt turned to a lipless and ultimately a swinging jig to continue catching fish.

The morning bite window is incredibly easy but is also very short. Its imperative that you get on the water at first light and if you’re not prepared to begin shadow fishing and targeting offshore fish, expect the bite to be done before 9 AM. Below we’ve included links to all the gear Matt used in today’s video. We included the exact colors as well as recommendations on some of our other favorites.

Hard Baits…
-Whopper Plopper 110 Topwater (Bone): http://bit.ly/2bsPbQV
Other Favorites- Loon, Munky Butt
-TN70 Lipless Crank (RT Scale Minnow): http://bit.ly/2lqAwjh
Other Favorites- Super Shad, Ghost Minnow

Swing Head Jig…
Jighead- Swing Head Football 3/4 oz 4/0 Hook: http://bit.ly/2jOY1Ns
First Bait- Keitech Crazy Flapper 4.4 (Green Pumpkin): http://bit.ly/2c3cXrp
Second Bait- Zoom Z Craw (Junebug): http://bit.ly/2vW7Jo5

Matt’s Topwater Combo…
Rod- Shimano Zodias 7’2″ MH: http://bit.ly/2cgmMAe
Reel- Shimano Curado DC 150 HG: http://bit.ly/2yHtsp4
Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 50 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Matt’s Swing Head Combo…
Rod- Shimano Zodias 7’5″ Heavy: http://bit.ly/2cgmMAe
Reel- Shimano Curado 200K HG: http://bit.ly/2tHewEh
Braid- Power Pro Maxcuatro 50 lb: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 20 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…

#Chickamauga #bassfishing #whopper plopper

Micro Lure Fishing for Crappie in Shallow Water (Jerkbaits for Panfish)

In this video, Davis Lenzen demonstrates how to use micro crankbaits (jerkbaits) like the Eurotackle Z-spender to catch crappie in shallow water. These are are mixed between pre-spawn, spawn, and post-spawn mode. It is mid May in Wisconsin and water temps are in the low 60 degree range. The micro lure causes a reaction bite when it is twitched and then allowed to pause for a short time period. Crappie are notorious for feeding up in the water column, so as this micro lure suspends and slowly rises, it triggers the fish to bite.
-FC
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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…

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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

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-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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Frog Fishing And Topwater On Lake Chickamauga – Big Bass Caught!

Come along on Lake Chickamauga as we explore a new lake and catch fish! Pay close attention as we refine a pattern and put it into action with no outside information. Chickamauga has almost 800 feet of shoreline but we’re able to build a pattern in minutes and start catching really nice bass! You can too!

Any time you’re on a new body of water (Matt has been to the lake once but never this end and Tim has not been here at all) it can be overwhelming. We’re thousands of miles from home with hundreds of miles of water to choose from where do you start? Matt and Tim chose to start with reaction. They focused on a spinnerbait, chatterbait, and lipless crankbait to cover water quickly. When that didn’t work they turned their attention to the back of a cove that looked promising on the map.

Once in the cove our attention again turned to covering water. Matt focused on a frog so he could quickly work around vegetation and Tim chose a senko to reach deep in the pockets under flooded trees. A pattern quickly emerged and we were able to dial in a combination of topwater, stick baits, and sight fishing. You can use this method of breaking down water on any lake in the nation. Cover water, get bit, and adapt until a pattern emerges.

Below is a breakdown of the equipment the we were using to find success. The links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. We’ve also included links to the rods and reels we were using to consistently catch these fish.

Topwater…
Frog- Jackall Kaera (White): http://bit.ly/2Fz6SA3
Popper- Damiki D Pop 70 (Phantom): http://bit.ly/2Pjvqo3

Soft Baits…
Stick Bait- Yamamoto 5″ Senko (Crushed Goby): http://bit.ly/2axAmNS
Senko Hook- Owner Jungle Wide Gap 3/0: http://bit.ly/2sBsR1Z
Creature- Big Bite Baits Flying Squirrel (Tilapia): http://bit.ly/2sn1FaT
Creature Hook- Gamakatsu EWG Superline 2/0: http://bit.ly/2ac92XG
Dropshot Weight- Swagger 1/4 oz Tungsten Tear Drop: http://bit.ly/2V2B63h

Reaction…
Spinnerbait- Megabass V-9 1/2 oz (Kohoku Reaction): http://bit.ly/2tOaVCt
Spinnerbait Trailer- Keitech 4.3″ Fat Swing Impact (Pro Blue Red Pearl): http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v
Lipless Crank- Jackall TN-70 Crankbait (RT Scale Minnow): http://bit.ly/2lqAwjh
Chatterbait- Z Man JackHammer 1/2 oz (BHite Delight): http://bit.ly/2popvj6
Chatterbait Trailer- HogFarmer Spunk Shad (Ghost Minnow 4.5): http://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Matt’s Senko/ Heavy Dropshot Combo…
Rod- Shimano Zodias 7’2″ Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2cgmMAe
Reel- Shimano Curado 200K HG: http://bit.ly/2tHewEh
Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 40 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 15 lb Mono: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Tim’s Popper Combo…
Rod- Shimano Zodias 6’10” Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2cgmMAe
Reel- Shimano Chronarch MGL HG: http://bit.ly/2n8DghB
Braid- Power Pro Maxcuatro 30 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Budget Frog Combo…
Rod- Dobyns Fury 7’3″ Mag Heavy (736): http://bit.ly/2bGvlVV
Reel- Shimano SLX 150 HG: http://bit.ly/2BRTYL8
Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 65 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

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…

#Chickamauga #bassfishing #topwater

Post Spawn Crankbait Fishing Tricks – Speed Cranking For Aggressive Bass!

Forget the way you fish crankbaits! If you’re not speed cranking in the post spawn, you’re missing an amazing opportunity to catch big bass. Its all about TRIGGERING a reaction strike. Whether you’re a Southern Largemouth guy or a Northern Smallmouth guy, you have an amazing opportunity right now to force feed your crankbaits to the bass. The crank’s ability to fire up a feeding frenzy is second to none as bass are moving toward their Summer haunts and you don’t want to miss it!

This technique works incredibly well this time of year. It doesn’t matter if your fish are 20′ deep feeding on outside ledges or 2′ deep on shallow rock bars. The method works in both scenarios, you just need to adapt the specific baits to maintain the speed at different depths. We find that carrying a variety of squarebill crankbaits, mid divers, and deep divers will allow you to adapt to changing conditions. Also, traditional knowledge would encourage using ghost colors in clear water but we’ve found that during this period you can see incredible results fishing bold colors like Chartreuse or chartreuse/Blue, even in gin clear water.

Below you’ll find a breakdown of the baits and equipment Matt discussed along with size and color recommendations. The links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

Summer Bait…
-Strike King 6XD: http://bit.ly/2ery44M
Colors: Chart Sexy Shad, Powder Blue Back Chart

Squarebills…
-Strike King KVD HC 1.0 Squarebill: http://bit.ly/2Pz3HvE
Colors- The Shizzle, Summer Sexy Shad
-Lucky Craft BDS-3: http://bit.ly/2blTVwI
Colors- Golden Shiner, Ghost Minnow
-Damiki BTC 60: https://bit.ly/35yagXK
Colors- Baby Bow, Threadfin Flash

Deep Cranks…
-River2Sea Tactical Crank DD 75: http://bit.ly/37dclbX
Colors- Metallic Shad, Natural Gill
-Megabass Deep X 300: http://bit.ly/2sSQHpt
Colors- See Through Chart, Blue Back Matte Chart, Sexy Ayu
-Norman Deep Little N: http://bit.ly/2acSLUd
Colors- Chart/Blue, Chartreuse Shad, Nutter Shad

Mid Cranks…
-Norman Deep Baby N: http://bit.ly/2O9CAcu
Colors- Chart Blue, Nutter Shad, Sexy Shad
-SPRO Rock Crawler 55: http://bit.ly/2BLmsVN
Colors- Phantom Green, Missouri Craw, MudBug

Hook and Split Ring Upgrades…
-Owner Hyperwire Size 3 Split Rings: http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX
-Owner ST-56 Size 4 Trebles: http://bit.ly/2cVg7xW
-Gamakatsu EWG Size 4 Trebles: http://bit.ly/2cZrsbY

Fluorocarbon Crankbait Combo…
Rod- G Loomis IMX Pro 906 CBR (7’6″ MH): http://bit.ly/2og0BmK
Reel- Shimano Bantam MGL 150 XG: http://bit.ly/2H44yjG
Line- Sunline Assassin Fluorocarbon 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

Braid Crankbait Combo…
Rod- G Loomis IMX Pro 845 CBR (7’6″ MH): http://bit.ly/2og0BmK
Reel- Shimano Bantam MGL 150 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

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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Equipment We Recommend…

#crankbait #tacticalbassin #Summerfishing

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