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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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#bassfishing #bankfishing #pondfishing

How To Catch Your PB Bass Right Now!

Want to catch bigger bass? This is prime time to do it! Catching a new PB is achievable and we want to help you do it! There are a handful of proven baits that produce consistent success once you understand HOW and WHEN to fish them. Come along as we dive into the mindset behind targeting trophy bass in the Fall and Winter.

Trophy bass are caught consistently using a two-part method. You’ll need to dial in two different patterns to work at different times. You’ll want a bait that imitates the bass’ favorite forage during “prime time” to fool them into biting, but you’ll also need to identify a bait that can trigger a feed response during lower percentage times of day.

Understanding which baits to throw at what time of day makes all the difference. In previous videos we’ve discussed exactly where these big bass are located this time of year but the missing piece of the puzzle until today was understanding WHEN to target those fish.

Below you’ll find links to our favorite baits to “fool” the bass along with our favorite baits to trigger a “feed response”. The links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you’ll see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

Trout/Kokanee Eaters…
Soft Swimbait- Huddleston 8″ Trout: http://bit.ly/2azFTon
Glide Bait- S Waver 200 (Light Trout/Rainbow Trout): http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh
Crankbait- Tactical DD 75 (Mirrored Minnow): http://bit.ly/37dclbX
Jig- Dirty Jigs Football Jig 1/2 oz (Go to): http://bit.ly/2d0iJbd
Jig Trailer- Yamamoto 5″ Grub (Green Pump purp/cop): http://bit.ly/2db9w1p

Shallow Shad/Panfish Eaters…
Crank- Spro Baby Fat John 50 (Matte Shad): http://bit.ly/2V03giW
Jerkbait- Megabass Vision 110 (M Shad): http://bit.ly/2j31TKb
Lipless- Lucky Craft LV-500 (Ghost Minnow): http://bit.ly/2aAUUbd
Topwater- Evergreen Shower Blows 125 (American Shad): http://bit.ly/2zIkqUH
Glide Bait- S Waver 168 (Bluegill): http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh
Soft Swimbait- Savage Gear Pulse Tail Bluegill: https://bit.ly/2Kd6qct

Deep Shad/Baitfish Eaters…
Deep Crank- Tactical DD 75 (Ghost Minnow): http://bit.ly/37dclbX
Spoon- Blade Runner 1 3/4 oz: http://bit.ly/2aKVLlG
Deep Jerkbait- Megabass 110+2 (Ito Tennessee Shad): http://bit.ly/2BLQIBA
Blade Bait- Damiki Vault 1/2 oz (Spot Black): http://bit.ly/2rnO7e2
Alabama Rig- Hog Farmer Flex BFL: https://bit.ly/2WtLCVK
A-Rig Heads- Matt Allen Swimbait Head (1/8 oz): http://bit.ly/29RrTYN
A-Rig Baits- Keitech 4.8″ Fat (Electric Shad): http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

High-End Swimbait Combo…
Rod- Megabass Destroyer Onager: http://bit.ly/2wVOSbY
Reel- Shimano Tranx 300 A HG: http://bit.ly/2kYsvRw
Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 80 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- Sunline FC100 35 lb Shock Leader: http://bit.ly/2O4UElB

Equipment We Recommend…

#bassfishing #trophybass #giantfish

Catching GIANT Striped Bass In a NEW Lake!

Come along as Matt and Tim chase big striper! They’re exploring new water in search of these big predatory fish and it doesn’t take long to find them! The guys start out with swimbaits and A-rigs but quickly realize the fish have gone deep. A quick switch to a spoon is all it takes to get the big ones biting!

The key tonight was finding lures that could be fished effectively in deep water. Tim put time into the A-Rig (A proven producer for big striped bass) but the combination of deep water (30-45 feet) and strong current was too much for the rig. A heavy spoon (1 3/4 oz) in bold colors proved to be the best option. Even in the current we were able to hop the spoons as we back drifted. We had a very short bite window before the river currents slowed but we connected with two beautiful Striper before it was over.

We’ve done quite a few videos on spoon for bass and striper in the past. Matt typically leans toward a jigging spoon while Tim prefers a flutter spoon. Both styles are a must-have in an angler’s arsenal and worth learning how to fish effectively. If you’ve missed our previous videos on the subject you can see them here…

Below is a breakdown of the baits and equipment the guys were using this evening. We’ve even included a link to the NET they SHOULD HAVE brought with them to land these big fish with ease. All of the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each.

The spoons…
Bait- Blade Runner 1 3/4 oz DUH Spoon: http://bit.ly/2aKVLlG
Colors: UV Fried Chicken, UV Citrus
Hook- Owner ST-56 Size 2: http://bit.ly/2cVg7xW
Swivel- Sampo Welded Ring Black Size 4: https://bit.ly/3kflHd2

The A-Rig…
Rig- G Funk Baits Cali Rig: http://bit.ly/2nD76fw
Heads- Matt Allen Swimbait Head (1/8 and 1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/29RrTYN
Baits- Keitech 4.8″ Fat Swing Impact (Electric Shad): http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v
Dummy Baits- Keitech 3.3″ Fat Swing Impact (Electric Shad): http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

The Net…
Frabill Knotless Conservation Net 9522: https://bit.ly/33vYRaq

Matt’s Exact Spoon Combo…
Rod- Poison Adrena 7’4″ Heavy: https://bit.ly/3diigiT
Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B HG: https://bit.ly/34HlAAk
Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 50 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 20 lb Mono: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9
Alternative Line- Sunline Assassin 20 lb Fluorocarbon**: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

** Note: If this was a dedicated spoon rod Matt said he would remove the braid/leader and fish this rig with 20 lb Sunline Assassin Fluorocarbon. He feels the Fluoro is a better option for deep spooning around finicky fish but the braid is a better line for fishing a variety of baits with this rod.

“Bang For The Buck” Spoon Combo…
Rod- Shimano Expride 7’2″ Medium heavy: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL
Reel- Shimano Curado 200K: http://bit.ly/2tHewEh
Line- Sunline Assassin 20 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

Budget Spoon Combo…
Rod- Shimano Intenza 7’4″ Heavy: http://bit.ly/2QADLTq
Reel- Daiwa CA 80 High Speed: https://bit.ly/3hprTgv
Line- Sunline Assassin 20 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

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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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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#fishing #stripedbass #striper

Raw and Uncut Fishing For GIANT Fish! HUGE Bass On Ultralight Tackle!

Come along for a whole day of fishing! We’re on the Great Lakes targeting bass with finesse tackle and are catching a ton of fish! Its raw and uncut so if you’ve ever wanted to watch a 6+ lb Smallmouth caught from cast to catch on a swimbait, this is for you! Its an epic day of fishing! Come be a part of it!

In this unedited live video Matt utilized a variety of baits. A tube was the major player in the beginning, while the dark sleeper and keitech stole the show toward the end. Matt teaches throughout the day about adapting to changing conditions, specifically targeting bass in clear water, how to fish transitions and breaks, how to target shallow water fish, and so much more! This style of video is unlike anything else we do. Its long format but you’ve been asking for it so here is the change to see the struggles, the miles of water covered, and the successes as the day unfolds!

Down below the cut points you’ll find a full list of all the tackle used in the video including links that go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. Matt included his exact colors and weights, the rods and reels, and even included a great combo for the bass angler on a budget that still wants excellent performance while targeting big fish. Enjoy!

Cut Points…
-1st Fish Catch: 3:01
-5th Fish Catch: 32:00
-Suprise Species Catch: 53:55
-Explaining Next Move: 01:00:25
-Start Fishing Next Spot: 01:11:04
-10th Fish Catch: 01:29:53
-Start Fishing Next Spot: 01:38:26
-Retie Dark Sleeper Then Catch 6.2 lb Smallmouth!: 01:50:41
-Weighing 6 lb Smallmouth: 01:55:05
-Releasing 6 lb Smallmouth: 01:55:55
-15th Fish Catch: 02:16:11
-Matt Misses Another Giant!: 02:36:43
-Teaching About Dark Sleeper Swimbaits: 02:41:30
-20th Fish Catch: 03:02:09
-Motor Overheats!!: 03:09:05
-Final Fish Catch: 03:29:10
-Outro and Final Thoughts: 03:35:10

The Baits…
-Big Bite Baits Tour Tube 3.5″ (Tilapia): http://bit.ly/32e23VR
Jighead- BladeRunner Inhaler 3/16 oz 2/0: https://bit.ly/2NX7nYr

-Keitech 3.8″ Fat Swing Impact (SunGill): http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v
Jighead- TacticalBassin Finesse Swimbait Head (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2Pqrq3n

-Megabass Dark Sleeper 3″ 1/2 oz (Wakasagi): http://bit.ly/2TyR1GT

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 6 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

Dark Sleeper Combo…
Rod- Shimano Expride 7’2″ Medium Light +: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL
Reel- Shimano Aldebaran MGL 50 HG: http://bit.ly/2uQ4oH8
Line- Sunline Assassin 12 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

Budget Finesse Swimbait Combo…
Rod- Shimano SLX 6’10” Medium: http://bit.ly/2L3wppO
Reel- Shimano SLX DC HG: http://bit.ly/2LWzw2Q
Line- Sunline Assassin 12 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…

Favorite Storage Box: http://bit.ly/2fvjcFB
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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#boating #smallmouth #fishing

8 Year Old Catches GIANT Smallmouth In Crystal CLEAR Water!

Today we’ve got 8 year old JD on the boat with us and he’s ready to catch BIG Smallmouth! We’re on Lake Michigan and the bass have moved up on shallow rock reefs and sand flats where you can see them in the clear water. Some of them are shallow, others are in 9-12 feet of water but it doesn’t matter, you can see them as if the water wasn’t there at all. The fish are BIG and they’re aggressive, let’s go fishing!

Fishing clear water like this requires a finesse touch. Tim and JD focus on a combination of finesse swimbaits and dropshot to catch these bass. In addition to the small baits, light line is critical to consistently fooling these fish. Lines that would be no issue in typical lakes will scare these fish before the bait even reaches the bottom. The bass can see both the line and the shadow of the line as it sinks, and both are enough to scare them off.

Below is a breakdown of the baits and equipment the guys were using to catch these fish. If you want to to target big smallmouth (or any other bass) in crystal clear water, finesse tackle is a great place to start. The baits listed below are our confidence baits for this style of fishing and work around the country. The links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

Swimbaits…
-Dark Sleeper 3″ (Wakasagi): http://bit.ly/2TyR1GT
Other Great Colors… Hanahaze, Donko

-Spark Shad 3″ (Purple Haze): http://bit.ly/2XcLZk4
Other Great Colors… Neon Pepper, Real, Royal Gill

-Megabass Okashira Head 1/16 oz (For Spark Shad): http://bit.ly/2EpluSA

Dropshot…
-Big Bite Baits Smallie Smasher Worm (Light Watermelon Red): http://bit.ly/2ZpCOCY
Other Great Colors… Chick Magnet, Green Pumpkin Purple
-Owner Mosquito Light (Size 1) Hook: http://bit.ly/2zQVKx3
-Tungsten 1/4 oz Casting (Tie On) Dropshot Weight: http://bit.ly/37AVcrx

Jig…
-Bass Patrol Round Rubber 3/8 oz Football (Brown Purple): http://bit.ly/2Hbyf5x
-Yamamoto Double Tail 4″ Grub (Smoke Blk and Purple): http://bit.ly/2db9w1p

Tim’s Combo…
Rod- Shimano Expride 6’10” Medium: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL
Reel- Shimano Bantam MGL 150: http://bit.ly/2H44yjG
Line- Sunline Sniper 10 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

Spinning Combo…
Rod- St. Croix Legend Xtreme Spinning 7′ Medium: https://bit.ly/37UhrKR
Reel- Daiwa Certate LT 3000: http://bit.ly/35Kclij
Line- Sunline SX1 High Vis Yellow Braid 16 lb: http://bit.ly/2FngUkQ
Leader- Sunline Sniper 7 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

“Bang For The Buck” Finesse Spinning Combo…
Rod- Dobyns Fury 7′ Med light: http://bit.ly/2e7HZPF
Reel- Shimano NASCI 3000: http://bit.ly/2g278cC
Line- Power Pro Braid 15 lb: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b
Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 8 lb: 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…

#bassfishing #smallmouth #clearwater

Summer Bass Fishing- Creatures and Crankbaits For Offshore Bass (Matt Loses a 10 LBER!!!)

Summer bass love to move offshore and today we’re going after them! We’re fishing ledges, current breaks, humps, and island tops in search of big bass on Chickamauga. Most anglers focus on the bank because its comfortable and easy to fish what they can see but the vast majority of fish are behind them. Come along for a fun day of fishing and see the kind of bass that live away from the bank in Summer.

Offshore bass can be caught with a variety of techniques. Truthfully, they can be caught on just about anything but there are a few techniques that really shine for this style of fishing. A few that come to mind include small swimbaits, wobble heads, spoons, crankbaits, and big worms. Today the guys focused on fast moving baits. Tim spend most of his time with a lipless crankbait while Matt focused on a swing head jig (wobble head) and occasionally mixed in a deep crank.

While today was a grind, that 10+ lber shows the exact caliber of fish that live on these off shore haunts. If you’re a bank fisherman, focus on the bass that hug the shallow cover and shadow edges but if you’re a boater, take advantage of that offshore bite. Get out of your comfort zone, head out deeper, and you just might connect with the bass of a lifetime!

Below are a breakdown of the baits, colors, and equipment that the guys were using in the video. The links go directly to tackle warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

Crankbaits…
Tim- Lucky Craft LV-500 (Aurora Black): http://bit.ly/2aAUUbd
Matt- Azuma Z Boss 24 (Grand Shad): http://bit.ly/2poLKUC

Wobble Head…
Jighead- Dirty Jigs Pivot Point Football 3/4 oz 4/0 Hook: http://bit.ly/2jOY1Ns
Creature- Zoom Z Craw (Junebug): http://bit.ly/2vW7Jo5
Other Great Colors: Green pumpkin, Tilapia, Blueberry

Worms…
-Netbait T-Mac 6.5″: http://bit.ly/2jndwj9

Tim’s Lipless Combo…
Rod- G Loomis IMX Pro 906 CBR: http://bit.ly/2og0BmK
Reel- Shimano Curado 150 DC XG: http://bit.ly/2yHtsp4
Line- Sunline Sniper 14 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

Matt’s Wobble Head Combo…
Rod- Shimano Zodias 7’5″ Heavy: http://bit.ly/2cgmMAe
Reel- Shimano Curado 150 DC HG: http://bit.ly/2yHtsp4
Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 65 lb Braid: 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…

#Summer #bassfishing #Chickamauga

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
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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

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How To Catch Bigger Smallmouth (And Largemouth) – Everything You Need To Know – Finesse Bass Fishing

Smallmouth are amazing! They’re aggressive, even in cold water. They’re willing to migrate huge distances for food. When you set the hook they give you a ride that is unrivaled by the other bass. There is little wonder why so many anglers love Smallmouth bass fishing. Targeting these predators requires a finesse touch and some unique gear that is often overlooked for the other bass species.

While you can catch a smallmouth on virtually anything, the fish tend to favor clearer water and a true finesse touch will increase your odds dramatically. In today’s video Tim dives into his favorite finesse tactics and equipment for consistently targeting these bronze backs.

Below is a breakdown of the gear he discussed in order of appearance. The links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

Finesse Swimbaits…
-Keitech Fat Swing Impact 4.3 and 3.8: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v
Colors: Chartreuse Blue, Crystal Shad, Goby, Smallmouth Magic
-Tactical Finesse Swimbait Head 3/8 oz: http://bit.ly/2Pqrq3n

-2.8 keitech Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v
Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl, Tennessee Shad
-Dirty Jigs 1/8 oz Guppy Head 1/0: http://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

-Megabass 3″ Spark Shad: http://bit.ly/2XcLZk4
Colors: Purple Haze, Real, Silver Shad
-Megabass 1/16 oz Okashira Head: http://bit.ly/2EpluSA

-Megabass Dark Sleeper 2.4″ and 3″: http://bit.ly/2TyR1GT
Colors: Donko, Haze, Hanahaze Wakasagi

Spy Baits…
-Duo Realis Spin Bait 80: http://bit.ly/2oeVG1m
Colors: Ghost SX Shad, BK Ayu, Ghost Minnow

-Duo Realis Spin Bait 90: http://bit.ly/2nhw56N
Colors: Ghost Minnow, Purple Reign AM, Shiner AM

Hair Jigs…
-Outkast Tackle Feider Fly 3/32 (Black): http://bit.ly/2G7TBwj

Dropshot Worms…
-Big Bite Baits Smallie Smasher: http://bit.ly/2ZpCOCY
Colors: Chick Magnet, Green Pump Purp, Smoke Purp Flake
-Strike King Half Shell: http://bit.ly/2iR9awm
Colors: Morning Dawn, Magic, TW Green Pumpkin

Dropshot Rigging…
Light Wire Hook- Owner Mosquito Light (Size 1, 2): http://bit.ly/2zQVKx3
Medium Wire Hook- Trokar Dropshot (Size 1, 2): http://bit.ly/2ahxJOr
Tungsten Tie-On Weight- Swagger Tear Drop (3/16): http://bit.ly/37AVcrx
Tungsten Dropshot Weight- Swagger Tear Drop (3/16): http://bit.ly/2V2B63h

Tubes…
-Dry Creek Tournament Tube 3.5″: http://bit.ly/2cJwI6r
Colors: Old Ugly, Mocha Copper Pepper, Crazy Eddie
-Big Bite Tour Tube 3.5″: http://bit.ly/32e23VR
Colors: Tilapia, Green Pumpkin Purple Copper Flk

Tube Heads…
-Bite me 60 degree Flat Eye Head (3/16): http://bit.ly/2diyVXK
-Provider Tackle 90 degree (3/16): http://bit.ly/2OAvYRv

Z Man Ned Rig Baits…
-Z Man Finesse TRD: http://bit.ly/2hs4RtR
Colors: Green Pumpkin Goby, Canada Craw, Mud Bug
-Z Man TRD BugZ: http://bit.ly/2oiavEE
Colors: Green Pumpkin, Mud Bug, Hot Snakes
-Z Man TRD TicklerZ: http://bit.ly/2mGyDAC
Colors: Green Pumpkin Goby, Canada Craw, Mud Bug

Other Ned Rig Worms…
-Xzone Ned Zone stick Bait 3″: http://bit.ly/2mRiYhF
Colors: 309, Green Pump Purple, Minnow Magic
-Roboworm Ned Worm 3″: http://bit.ly/2j9F0Xy
Colors: Desert Craw, TW Black Blue Pumpkin
-Missile Baits Ned Bomb: http://bit.ly/2XCOGwd
Colors: Super Bug, Bluetonium Green Pumpkin Core

Ned Heads…
Tungsten- Swagger Flanders Head 1/6 oz: http://bit.ly/2KcIB6M
Lead- Z Man Ned LockZ HD Head: http://bit.ly/2kIgRYK

Stick Baits…
-5″ Yamamoto Senko: http://bit.ly/2axAmNS
Colors: Baby Bass, Crushed Goby, Electric Worm
-5″ Yum Dinger: http://bit.ly/2J8nMrF
Colors: Elders Magic, Green Pumpkin, Ozark Smoke

Stick Bait Rigging…
-G7 O-Rings 7MM: http://bit.ly/2PWEkUs
-G7 O Ring Tool: http://bit.ly/2PRMNrG
-Owner Jungle Wacky Weedless Hook: https://bit.ly/2VKZl9U
-Gamakatsu Finesse Wide Gap Hook: http://bit.ly/2aKGmHM

Tim’s Favorite Keitech Combo…
Rod- G Loomis GLX 853C JWR: http://bit.ly/2gqziwT
Reel- Shimano Chronarch MGL HG: http://bit.ly/2n8DghB
Line- Sunline Sniper 12 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

Tim’s Favorite Ultra-Finesse Combo…
Rod- Shimano Conquest 902S SJR: http://bit.ly/2BiGUNi
Reel- Shimano Exsence 3000: http://bit.ly/2iMtscV
Line- Sunline SX1 Braid 10 lb: http://bit.ly/2tn8EzQ
Leader- Sunline Sniper 6 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

Tim’s Feider Combo…
Rod- Daiwa Tatula Elite AGS 7’6″ ML: http://bit.ly/2QHupT9
Reel- Shimano Stradic CI4+ 2500: http://bit.ly/2gu84t7
Line- Sunline 6 lb Sniper Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

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Raw Fishing Footage on Clearlake! Giant Bass Caught!! Spring Bass Fishing!

Come along for a raw, unedited day on the water! The giants are moving up and the guys are ready to catch them! Its a cold, wet day but that won’t stop the guys from TacticalBassin from going fishing! If the virus has you trapped at home, we understand your pain… let us take you along for a day on the water! There will be fish catches, an 8 lber flying through the air, and even some detailed teaching about bass behavior!

Don’t have time for a 3 hour video? Jump to any of the highlights by clicking these time stamps…

-First Bass Eats A Jerkbait 5:45
-Tim Boat Flips An 8 lber! 21:45
-Weighing the 8 lber! 23:00
-Matt Explains Today’s Conditions: 34:25
-Matt Catches a 3 lber while Tim Teaches: 36:05
-Sneak Peak Inside The Jerkbait Box With Instruction: 44:40
-Meeting Awesome Fans On The Water: 50:15
-Matt Catches A 4-5 lber On The A-Rig: 52:20
-How To Choose The Right Bait For Today’s Conditions: 59:25
-Tim Teaches About Lipless Crankbaits and Cold Fronts: 1:05:15
-Matt Explains How To Choose The Best Spots: 01:12:30
-Tim Gets Broken Off By A Bass: 01:24:05
-Matt Catches Another 4-5 lber On The Rig: 01:48:15
-Tim Catches 2 lber On The Jerkbait: 01:55:50
-Tim Gives Dock Fishing Advice: 02:09:00
-Matt Catches A Giant Freshwater Clam? 02:17:00
-How To Fish Subtle Contours: 02:24:15
– Full 10 Minute Spring Fishing Seminar: 02:48:30

If you enjoyed this style of video let us know in the comments! We’re here to help you through this tough time with a steady stream of distraction and fishing information! We will not let our videos lapse despite our own lakes being shut down yesterday. Stay strong Tactical Family!

Below is a breakdown of the lures and equipment used in the video. All of the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. We’ve also included color recommendations where relevant.

Underspin…
Hook- 5/0 Owner Flashy Swimmer 1/4 oz: http://bit.ly/2e8O4Y7
Swimbait- Keitech 4.8 and 4.3 Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v
(Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad)

Alabama Rig…
Rig- Hog Farmer BFL Flex Rig: https://bit.ly/2WtLCVK
Swimbait Heads- Dirty Jigs Matt Allen 1/8 oz: http://bit.ly/29RrTYN
Swimbaits- Keitech 4.8″ Fat Swing Impact (TW Ghost Shad): http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v
Dummy Baits- Big Bite Finesse Swimmer (Smoke Pearl Flk): http://bit.ly/3bdZjgv

Lipless Crankbait…
Bait- Lucky Craft LV-500: http://bit.ly/2aAUUbd
(Tim- Aurora Black, Matt- Phantom Chartreuse Shad)

Squarebill Crankbait…
Tim’s Bait- River2Sea Biggie Poppa (Rooster): http://bit.ly/2ahCzvo
Matt’s Bait- Spro Little John (Blood Craw): http://bit.ly/2dDfuqt

Glidebait…
Bait- GRatt Sneaky Pete (Hitch): http://bit.ly/2RYCPFe

Jerkbaits…
Tim’s bait- Lucky Craft Pointer 100 (Aurora Black): http://bit.ly/tbpointer
Matt’s bait- Lucky Craft Flash Pointer 115 (Chartreuse Shad): http://bit.ly/2aHz588
3rd bait- Jackall Rerange 110 (Blue Pearl Shad): http://bit.ly/2ge0qED

Tim’s Best Combo/Boat Flip Rod…
Rod- G Loomis GLX 894C JWR: http://bit.ly/2gqziwT
Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL HG: http://bit.ly/2ezIBfB
Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 65 lb: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 20 lb: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Matt’s Best Combo Of The Day…
Rod- Shimano Expride 7’6″ MH: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL
Reel- Shimano Curado 200K HG: http://bit.ly/2tHewEh
Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 65 lb: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- Sunline FC-100 Shock Leader 20 lb: http://bit.ly/2O4UElB

Amazing “All Around” Combo For Everyday Fishing…
Rod- Shimano Zodias 7’2″ Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2cgmMAe
Reel- Reel- Shimano Curado 200K HG: http://bit.ly/2tHewEh
Line- Sunline Assassin 15 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

Equipment We Recommend…

(SURPRISE CATCH) While Crappie Fishing Lake of the Ozarks

In this video of Crappie fishing Lake of the Ozarks, Kyler Beckman and Davis Lenzen (Flopping Crappie) use a crappie fishing tactic called spider rigging to catch scattered, suspended crappie during February. Early Pre-Spawn crappie will suspend in the deepest parts of feeder creeks or finger bays during the late winter / early spring months with water tempratures ranging from mid 30s to low 40s. Spider rigging is great crappie rig setup to catch these scattered fish on the edges of creek channels. Varying your lures is key to finding what the fish will bite, our setup ranged from minnows to 2 or 3 inch plastics that imitated shad.
#Crappie #Fishing #LakeoftheOzarks
-FC

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