Tag: giant bass

Bank Fishing: How To Catch The Biggest Bass Of Your Life!

Fishing from shore is a huge advantage when targeting trophy bass! Many anglers don’t realize how big of a factor “stealth” is when searching for the true giants. Sure, you can’t cover as much water, but the element of surprise far outweighs that minor problem. Today Tim teaches which spots to spend your time on whether you’re on a big lake or a tiny pond.

Shore-based angling gives the angler a variety of advantages. You get different cast angles than boats, access to inside grass lines, backsides of lay downs, and most of all, stealth. There is no engine sound, no sonar ping, nothing to tell the bass their next meal might not be real. The only tricky part is that you have to be around big bass to catch big bass.

The bass will position differently depending on the baitfish they’re hunting. For example, trout/kokanee eaters will be found on long-tapering points, choke points, and funnels. Shad/Panfish eaters will use backwaters and shoreline anomalies. The final keys are time of day, and lure selection. Below you’ll find links to our favorite baits for targeting these fish, based on what they’re hunting and the size of the lake/pond they are in. The links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

Matt’s Video (How To Catch Your PB Bass): https://youtu.be/F552R5_ZG9M

Trout/Kokanee Eaters…
Soft Swimbait- Huddleston 8″ ROF 5 Trout: http://bit.ly/2UVHiuQ
Soft Swimbait- Savage Gear 8″ 4D Trout: http://bit.ly/399bx97
Glide Bait- Gan Craft 230 (Dark Rainbow Trout): http://bit.ly/2fLjSnm
Topwater- Megabass Mega Dog (Live Shiner): http://bit.ly/2VIYoMH

Shad/Bluegill/Crappie…
Glide Bait- S Waver 168 (Bluegill): http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh
Squarebill- Lucky Craft 1.5 (BP Golden Shiner): http://bit.ly/2BGxKPa
Topwater- Teckel Kicknocker (Threadfin Shad): http://bit.ly/2nvxkoA

Big Ponds… (Add these baits to shad/bluegill/crappie)
Worm- 10″ PowerWorm (Green Pumpkin): http://bit.ly/2cxomPX
Lizard- Zoom 8″ Lizard (Watermelon Red): https://bit.ly/36qHvgs
Creature- Zoom Brush Hog (Green Pumpkin): http://bit.ly/2bnpCRx
Frog- Spro King Daddy (Albino): http://bit.ly/2h0LCYd

Small Ponds… (Add these baits to Big Ponds)
Frog- Jackall Kaera (Glitter Bluegill): http://bit.ly/2Fz6SA3
Punch Creature- RI Sweet Beaver (Green Pumpkin Red): http://bit.ly/29W3RZW
Punch Weight- Swagger Tungsten 1 oz: https://bit.ly/2X35Jtl
Punch Stop- 6th Sense Peg X Stoppers: https://bit.ly/32aJG6J

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 Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- Sunline FC100 35 lb Shock Leader: http://bit.ly/2O4UElB

All-Around Pond Combo…
Rod- Shimano Expride 7’2″ Medium Heavy: 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
Leader- Maxima Ultragreen Mono 15 lb: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Budget All-Around Combo…
Rod- Shimano Intenza 7’2″ Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2QADLTq
Reel- Shimano SLX HG: http://bit.ly/2NfdOnk
Line- Shimano Assassin 15 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

NEW Tactical Bassin Apparel…
TacticalBassin Hat: https://bit.ly/31EYB8W
TacticalBassin Reaper Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2TwBWs7
TacticalBassin Shadow Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2FVD9Rs
TacticalBassin Sun Shirt: http://bit.ly/2TvFMBD
TacticalBassin Hooded Sun Shirt: http://bit.ly/38cVi9G
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Equipment We Recommend…

Minn Kota Ultrex Trolling Motor: http://bit.ly/2vFQypW
Humminbird Solix 15 Electronics: https://bit.ly/35HuPRY
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 Split Ring Pliers: http://bit.ly/2fT4Qw0
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: https://bit.ly/3kdZ3kA
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 #bankfishing #pondfishing

How To Fish A Tube: Everything You Need To Know! **GIANT Smallmouth Caught!**

A Tube will catch everything that swims! When you know how to use the different tube styles and sizes, heads, hooks, and colors, the tube becomes incredibly adaptable! They work all year long no matter how shallow or deep you’re fishing. Today Matt and CC put them to work on a pile of 4-6 lb Smallmouth in crystal clear water and take the time to teach you every detail of the technique along the way.

Despite its effectiveness the tube is often overlooked by anglers. Its not as popular as the dropshot or ned rig but if forget to throw it, you’re missing an incredible opportunity! When you learn to mix it in with the other baits it becomes even more effective. Today Matt and CC implemented stubby tubes, heavy wire hooks, and when the bite slowed, mixed in a ned rig to make sure they weren’t leaving any fish behind.

Below is a breakdown of the baits and equipment used and discussed in today’s video. The links go directly to tackle warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. We’ve included the different head styles, tube styles, etc… that will help you become a well rounded tube fisherman.

Today’s Exact Baits…
Matt’s Tube- Big Bite Baits Salt Tube 3.5″ (Green Pump Blk Org): https://bit.ly/2D7j6RX
CC’s Tube- Big Bite Baits Tour Tube 3.5″ (Green Pump Blue): http://bit.ly/32e23VR
Ned Worm- Missile Baits Ned Bomb (Green Pumpkin Flash): http://bit.ly/2XCOGwd

Today’s Exact Heads…
Tube: Blade Runner Inhaler 3/16 with 2/0 Hook: https://bit.ly/2NX7nYr
Ned: Swagger Tungsten Flanders Head 1/6 oz: http://bit.ly/2KcIB6M

Favorite Tubes For Different Situations…
Tournament Tube (Skinny)- Dry Creek Tournament 3.5: http://bit.ly/2cJwI6r
Colors: Crazy Eddie, Old Ugly, Green Pumpkin
Standard Tube- Big Bite Baits Tour Tube 3.5″: http://bit.ly/32e23VR
Colors: Green Pump Blue, Tilapia, Green Pump Purp Copper
Fat Tube (Double Dip)- Dry Creek Full Body Double Dip: https://bit.ly/38BgQ15
Colors: Bama Craw, Buzzard Snot, Columbia Craw
Finesse Tube (2.5″): Big Bite Baits 2.5″: https://bit.ly/3ivlceF
Colors: Green Pumpkin Pepper, Light Melon Perch

Favorite Heads…
-Blade Runner Inhaler: https://bit.ly/2NX7nYr
The BEST head we’ve found for a stout (but small) hook! The 1/0 is perfect for 2.5″ tubes, the 2/0 is perfect for all standard tubes/double dip tubes, and a 3/0 is a great pairing for full size 4″ tubes. Again this is a small hook but heavy wire. You can still set it with standard spinning tackle but there is no fear of ever bending it out on a fish. If you know you’re around big fish, this is the head.

-Bite Me Flat Eye Tube Head: http://bit.ly/2diyVXK
This has been my favorite tube head for years. Its narrow enough to fit in any tube and has an excellent medium wire hook.

-Swagger Tungsten Tube Head: https://bit.ly/31Kmcpq
This head is small for its size due to tungsten’s density so its easier to fit it into various tubes than its lead counterparts. Its an EWG-style hook, not a round bend. Some anglers prefer one style over another, we’ve been experimenting with EWG this past year.

-Bite Me Tackle Goby Head: http://bit.ly/2CV3o7S
This is the head for fishing deep or cracking a tube! Heavy weights with an excellent medium wire hook.

Matt’s Tube Combo…
Rod- G Loomis NRX 872S JWR: http://bit.ly/2dX9zjv
Reel- Shimano Twin Power FD 3000: https://bit.ly/3df3hX5
Line- Power Pro Braided Line 10 lb: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b
Leader- Sunline Sniper 7 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

Mid Range Tube Combo…
Rod- Dobyns Champion XP 7’6″ Medium: http://bit.ly/2j7EBXD
Reel- Shimano Stradic CI4+ 2500: http://bit.ly/2gu84t7
Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 15 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- Sunline Sniper 8 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

Budget Tube Combo…
Rod- Dobyns Fury 7′ Medium: http://bit.ly/2e7HZPF
Reel- Shimano Sahara FI 2500: http://bit.ly/2XhhM43
Line- Power Pro Braided Line 15 lb: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b
Leader- Maxima Ultragreen Monofilament 8 lb: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

NEW Tactical Bassin Apparel…
TacticalBassin Reaper Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2TwBWs7
TacticalBassin Shadow Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2FVD9Rs
TacticalBassin Sun Shirt: http://bit.ly/2TvFMBD
TacticalBassin Hooded Sun Shirt: 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
Loc-R-Bar Boat Security: http://bit.ly/2CMF1NP

Favorite Storage Box: http://bit.ly/2fvjcFB
Favorite sunglasses: http://bit.ly/2glE3eN
Frabill Net: http://bit.ly/2FNdnQr
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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 #tubefishing #smallmouth