how to catch bass in Summer – Castable Fish Finder

Summer Night Fishing: Everything You Need To Know To Catch Bass At Night!

Night fishing is worth it and you should give it! The dog days of Summer can be brutal but Summer nights are magical and packed with aggressive fish! Just like fishing in the day, there are some tricks to constantly catching big bass. In today’s video we cover everything from moon phase to overlooked lures that get big bites in the dark!

Traditional angling knowledge would have you out on the lake at night with a Colorado bladed spinnerbait and a 10″ black power worm. While this works extremely well on a lot of fisheries, its just the tip of the iceberg on what an angler can do at night. Creature baits, reaction baits, topwater, swimbaits, even finesse baits, are all excellent choices at night. There is a time and place for everything and that’s what we want you to gain from today’s video.

You can’t forget the basics because they continue to work, but if you want to branch out and be successful there are some great options that you’ve been overlooking. Below is a breakdown of the baits and equipment discussed in the video. The links go direct to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos, descriptions, and available colors for each item. We’ve also included some rod recommendations as well for some of our favorite night fishing combos when sensitivity is key.

Worms…
-Big Bite Baits B2 10″ worm – https://bit.ly/2BfL51p
-Berkley Power worm 10″ – http://bit.ly/2cxomPX
-Berkley Power worm 12″- http://bit.ly/2Xj2IHm
-Zoom Ol’ Monster 10.5″ – http://bit.ly/2adPtjs

Creature Baits
Zoom Brush Hog – http://bit.ly/2bnpCRx
Strike King Game Hog – http://bit.ly/2pfGxir

Worm and Creature Hardware…
Tungsten Weight- Swagger Vader 1/2-3/4 oz: https://bit.ly/3c28mks
Brass Weight- Top Brass Worm Weight: http://bit.ly/2jDhYXu
Glass Bead- Top Brass Glass: http://bit.ly/2iOiqSD
Bobber Stop- http://bit.ly/2ZxAYuV
Hook- Owner Jungle Wide Gap (5/0-7/0): http://bit.ly/2sBsR1Z

Jigs…
Jig- No Jack Flippin’ Jig (1/2-3/4 oz): http://bit.ly/2fx8YBI
Colors: Black/Blue, Molting Craw, The Go To
Trailer- Reaction Innovations Sweet Beaver: http://bit.ly/29W3RZW
Colors: Tramp Stamp, Black/Blue, Green Pumpkin
Jig Rattles- http://bit.ly/2kIQ0dH

Topwater…
Double Bladed Buzzbait- D&M Double Hammer: http://bit.ly/29W2t9z
Subtle Buzzbait- D&M Easy Roller: https://bit.ly/2SCqcmj
Frog- River2Sea Spittin Wa 70: http://bit.ly/29YS5g6
Plopper- Whopper Plopper 130: http://bit.ly/2bsPbQV

Wakebaits…
Lipped Wakebait- Noisy Dachs ND180: http://bit.ly/2JbrbaM
Lipless Wakebait- Spro 8″ BBZ Floater: http://bit.ly/2cU1x5P
Budget Rat Wake- Spro BBZ Rat: http://bit.ly/2tHDGyU
High-End Rat Wake- Johnny Rat (either size): http://bit.ly/2q9CNA8

Swim Jigs/Spinnerbaits/Chatterbaits…
Swim Jig- California Swim Jig (1/2-3/4 oz): http://bit.ly/2auXfmx
Subtle Swim Jig trailer- Keitech 4.8″: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v
Aggressive Swim Jig Trailer- R2S D Walker 120: http://bit.ly/2NwqBmz
Willow Leaf Spinnerbait- Revenge Heavy Duty: http://bit.ly/2b7GBrs
Favorite Chatterbait- Evergreen JackHammer 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2popvj6
Chatterbait Trailer- Spunk Shad (4.5-5.5): http://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Crankbaits…
-Strike King 10XD: http://bit.ly/2gHT4F0
-Strike King 6XD: http://bit.ly/2ery44M
-Norman DD22: http://bit.ly/2LKB37w
-R2S Tactical Crank: http://bit.ly/37dclbX
Colors: Chartreuse, White, Shad

Favorite All-Around Night Combo…
Rod- Shimano Expride 7’6″ Heavy: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL
Reel- Shimano Bantam Metanium 150 HG: https://bit.ly/34HlAAk
Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 65 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Favorite Big Swimbait Combo…
Rod- G Loomis IMX Pro 966 SWBR: http://bit.ly/2x9kxuS
Reel- Shimano Tranx 300: http://bit.ly/2kYsvRw
Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 80 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Budget Night Crankbait Combo…
Rod- Shimano Intenza 7’6″ MH Glass: http://bit.ly/2QADLTq
Reel- Shimano SLX HG Casting Reel: http://bit.ly/2NfdOnk
Line- Sunline Assassin 17 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
_________________________________________________________________

Equipment We Recommend…
Favorite Storage Box: http://bit.ly/2fvjcFB
Favorite Pliers: http://bit.ly/2tfxFvw
Favorite Split Ring Pliers: http://bit.ly/2fT4Qw0
Favorite life jacket: http://bit.ly/2odXXIP
Favorite sunglasses: http://bit.ly/2glE3eN
ElectroSamson Scale: http://bit.ly/2f7QgQ9
Frabill Net: http://bit.ly/2FNdnQr
Lure Retriever: http://bit.ly/2TLTJc6
________________________________________________________________

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 #Summer #nightfishing

Summer Fishing For Bass with Jigs, Creature Baits, and Plastic Worms!

Summer fishing is easy if you know where to look! Today Matt’s Dad joins us as we target bass near deep water with 3 key summertime techniques. If you want to catch more bass, pay close attention to how the guys use the shaky head worm, jig, and wobble head creature bait to locate bass and dial in the pattern!

The guys haven’t been on Clearlake for months but they start catching fish immediately. If you struggle to find Summer bass, we recommend you go back and revisit our “Where Do Bass Go In Summer” video (linked below). Today the guys targeted chunk rock in 5-15 feet of water but the key was finding these areas with quick access to deep water. If you could find that scenario, the fish were always present. They knew they could get bit on a shaky head and a jig but once fish started coming in the boat, the wobble head was employed to get the bigger bite.

All 3 of these are simple techniques to use and they will work on your local water. Focus on the shaky head worm to find a consistent bite. Of the 3 techniques, it is the easiest to get bit on day in and day out. If your fish are dialed in on eating crawdads switch to the jig and you’ll almost always see the size of the fish increase. Once you’ve located fish on hard bottom, the wobble head is an incredible technique for catching those “kicker fish” you’re looking for. It will cover water quickly, get big bites, and is very snag resistant.

Below are related videos you should check out, followed by links to all of the baits and equipment used in today’s video. We’ve even included color recommendations for each item. The links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

Where Do Bass Go In Summer Video: https://youtu.be/wzXL9aY0SAk
Wobble Head Video (Swing Head Jigs): https://youtu.be/DPk5YDdaZxo

Shaky Head…
Worm- Netbait T-Mac Worm: http://bit.ly/2jndwj9
Colors: Junebug, Bama Bug, Texas Craw
Hook- Canterbury Shaky Head 1/4 oz: http://bit.ly/2aFOs0V
Alternative Hook- Stand Up Shaky 1/4 oz: https://bit.ly/3hI1tqQ

Jigs…
Dale’s Jig- Compact Pitchin Jig 1/2 oz (Molting Craw): http://bit.ly/2hAIyCV
Trailer- Missile Baits D Bom (Green Pumpkin Red): http://bit.ly/2d2dVlt
Matt’s Jig- Dirty Jigs Football Jig 1/2 oz (Molting Craw): http://bit.ly/2d0iJbd
Trailer- Reaction Innovations Sweet Beaver (Green Pumpkin Red): http://bit.ly/29W3RZW

Wobble Head…
Head- Pivot Point Football 3/4 oz (4/0 Hook): http://bit.ly/2jOY1Ns
Bait- Zoom Z Craw (Regular): http://bit.ly/2vW7Jo5
Colors: California Craw, Junebug, Huckleberry

Matt’s Wobble Head Combo…
Rod- Shimano Expride 7’6″ Medium heavy: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL
Reel- Shimano Curado DC HG: http://bit.ly/2yHtsp4
Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 50 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 20 lb: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Matt’s Jig Combo…
Rod- Dobyns Xtasy 7’5″ Heavy (755): http://bit.ly/36fIHCg
Reel- Shimano Metanium DC HG: http://bit.ly/2qrSZvs
Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 50 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- Sunline FC100 16 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2O4UElB

Budget Jig Combo…
Rod- Shimano Intenza 7’2″ Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2QADLTq
Reel- Shimano SLX DC 150: http://bit.ly/2LWzw2Q
Line- Sunline Assassin 15 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

Budget Shaky Head Combo…
Rod- Shimano Intenza 6’10” Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2QADLTq
Reel- Shimano SLX DC 150: http://bit.ly/2LWzw2Q
Line- Sunline Assassin 10 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
_________________________________________________________________

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 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
________________________________________________________________

#bassfishing #jigfishing #plasticworm

Tricks To Catch More Topwater And Crankbait Fish This Summer!

Summer bass are aggressive if you know WHERE to look! Even more important is knowing WHEN to look! If you want to catch topwater and crankbait fish in the heat of Summer, the most likely bite is the low light pattern. Get up early and stay out late to catch bass as they feed aggressively in the low light periods of the day.

Yes, some of the biggest bass are caught under a high sun, even in Summer. But that fact only matters if you’re willing and able to withstand the heat. A lot of anglers aren’t willing to subject themselves to the harsh Summer temperatures so for you, we’ve got some recommendations. If you focus early and late in the day you can experience an amazing reaction bite! Topwater, crankbaits, and swimbaits can all be great producers before the sun hits the water.

When you get on the pattern remember that it is a PATTERN, it can be repeated. Don’t get caught up with fishing a single spot. If you can mimic the area you’re in somewhere else, don’t be afraid to cover water and try multiple locations. This is especially important when your shade is fading. You can stay on the pattern and continue to catch fish, even as the sun rises in the morning sky, by pursuing those final shade pockets.

Tim’s “Go To” baits are broken down below. These are the baits he trusts when he goes out during low light conditions in search of a BIG bite. The links to the baits go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

Wakebait…
-Evergreen ND180 Noisy Dachs Wakebait (Black Bone): http://bit.ly/2JbrbaM
-G Ratt Magic Mouse (Grey-White Belly): http://bit.ly/2ytrPbP

Buzzbait…
-D&M Easy Roller Buzzbait (RedBug, White Shad): https://bit.ly/2SCqcmj
-D&M Double Buzz (Bluegill): http://bit.ly/29W2t9z

Walking Baits/Poppers…
-Teckel KickKnocker (Bone, Chart Shiner): http://bit.ly/2nvxkoA
-Megabass Pop Max (Gill, White Python): http://bit.ly/2qqfmm1

Frogs…
-River2Sea Bully Wa2 65 (Little Allen, Dirty White, TW Bluegill): http://bit.ly/2axyR2a

Subsurface Offerings…
GlideBait- S Waver 200 (Warden): http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh
Lipless- Lucky Craft LV-500 (Aurora Black): http://bit.ly/2aAUUbd
Silent Squarebill- Lucky Craft 1.5 (American Shad): http://bit.ly/2BGxKPa
Rattling Squarebill- R2S Biggie Crank (T-1000, Abalone Shad): http://bit.ly/2ahCzvo

What we wear…

Sun Mask: http://bit.ly/2JcA8xi
Sun Shirt w/ Hood: http://bit.ly/38cVi9G
Light Fishing Pants: http://bit.ly/2foDx10
_________________________________________________________________

Equipment We Recommend…

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
________________________________________________________________

#bassfishing #topwater #squarebill

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
_________________________________________________________________

Equipment We Recommend…

#bassfishing #smallmouth #clearwater

How To Catch BIG Bass On Ultralight Tackle! Senko And Dropshot!

Battling big bass on ultralight tackle is amazing! Come along for a day on the water as Matt and CC battle big fish with light gear! The water is crystal clear (25+ feet of visibility!!!) and the fish are angry! Learn the tricks they use to build a pattern, get the right bites, and slow play those fish to the boat on tiny hooks and light line.

These Great Lakes smallmouth love to fight! With the incredible water clarity on Lake Michigan, light line is a must. When you hook this big fish on light line, you know a battle is coming! In today’s video Matt and CC use a combination of dropshot, senko, and dark sleeper to build a pattern and catch a huge limit of smallmouth on a place they’ve never even seen before!

Consistently catching fish isn’t about knowing secret spots. Its about understanding how fish position and when they move. After that its about making the best presentation possible and being willing to cover water as you build patterns. Below is a breakdown of the baits and equipment used in today’s video. The links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

Dropshot Components…
Matt’s Worm- Big Bite Baits Smallie Smasher (Chick Magnet): http://bit.ly/2ZpCOCY
CC’s Worm- Missile Baits Bomb Shot (Green Pumpkin): https://bit.ly/2YYBipr
Hook- Owner Mosquito Light (Size 2): http://bit.ly/2zQVKx3
Weight- Swagger Tungsten Tear Drop (3/16 oz): http://bit.ly/2V2B63h

Senko Components…
Worm- Yamamoto 5″ Senko: http://bit.ly/2axAmNS
Colors: Natural Shad, Electric Shad, Baby Bass
Hook- Gamakatsu Finesse Wide Gap 1/0: http://bit.ly/2aKGmHM
O-Ring- O-Wacky Rings (Size 9): http://bit.ly/2MolpRD

Swimbaits…
Megabass Dark Sleeper 3″ 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2TyR1GT
Colors: Wakasagi, Haze, Donko

Matt’s Senko Combo…
Rod- Megabass Destroyer Flyssa: http://bit.ly/2B7NyFj
Reel- Shimano Exsence 3000: http://bit.ly/2iMtscV
Line- Sunline Xplasma Asegai Braid 8 lb: http://bit.ly/2OR5i2j
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 Swimbait Alternative Combo…
Rod- Shimano SLX 6’10” MH: http://bit.ly/2L3wppO
Reel- Shimano SLX DC 150 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
_________________________________________________________________

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
________________________________________________________________

#bassfishing #smallmouth #senko

How To Fish BIG Plastic Worms | Rigging Tricks For Summer Bass Fishing

Do you like fishing worms for Summer bass? Do you want to catch bigger bass? Its time to try BIG worms! Fishing a big worm is easy and can usually be done with gear you already own. In today’s video Tim covers his favorite baits, favorite hooks and rigging options, and explains when and where to throw each style. If you’re ready to target bigger bass, its time to give this a try!

Big worms come in all shapes and sizes. They can be Texas-rigged, Carolina-rigged, Wacky rigged, or thrown on a big shaky head. There is a time for a straight tail worm and a time for a curly tail worm. Color is a whole different topic by itself! The whole thing can seem overwhelming when you’re looking down a wall of soft plastics in the tackle shop! Today Tim is going to make it much simpler.

Below you’ll find links to our favorite worms from all the different brands. We’ve included color recommendations for each worm and favorite rigging options as well. The links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. We’ve also included links to our favorite rod/reel combos at different budgets for throwing these bigger worms.

Our Favorite “Standard” Worm…
-NetBait T-Mac 6.5″ Worm: http://bit.ly/2jndwj9
Colors- Bama Bug, Green Pumpkin, Kentucky Special
Rigging-Canterbury Shaky Head 3/16 oz: http://bit.ly/2aFOs0V

Favorite “Larger” Straight Tail Worms…
-Zoom Magnum Trick Worm: http://bit.ly/2iwZAyo
Colors- Green Pumpkin, Junebug, Watermelon Red
-Strike King 8″ Bull Worm: http://bit.ly/2Iqhy3w
Colors- TW Green Pumpkin, Bama Bug, JuneBug
-Big Bite Baits 8″ Finesse Worm: https://bit.ly/384mIjl
Colors- Blue Fleck, Plum Apple, Watermelon Red
Rigging- Dirty Jigs Magnum Stand Up Head 1/4 oz: http://bit.ly/2apouhn

Favorite BIG Straight Tails…
-Yum Mighty Worm: https://bit.ly/2Yajojh
Colors- Green Pumpkin, Junebug, Blue Fleck
-Strike King 10″ Bull Worm: http://bit.ly/2IVzvuS
Colors- Black Blue Swirl, Green Pumpkin Candy, Tequila Sunrise

Favorite BIG Wacky Worms…
Magnum Baits 10″ Soft Stick Bait: http://bit.ly/2KBhPWU
Colors- Black Blue, Green Pumpkin, Delta Dark Purple
Rigging- Frenzy Wack-A-Sack Wacky Hook: http://bit.ly/2oFduEq

Favorite BIG Curly Tails…
-Zoom Ol Monster 10.5″: http://bit.ly/2adPtjs
Colors: Black Red Flake, Candy Bug, Watermelon Red
-Zoom Ol Monster 12.5″: http://bit.ly/2P5QZbq
Colors: Blue Fleck, Green Pumpkin
-Big Bite Baits B2 10″: https://bit.ly/2BfL51p
Colors: Green Pumpkin Junebug, Junebug, Watermelon Red

Magnum Shaky Heads…
-Hog Farmer Magnum Shaky Head: https://bit.ly/2Ylm79I
-Dirty Jigs Magnum Horseshoe Head: https://bit.ly/3gcYsyn
-Owner Magnum Shaky Football Head: https://bit.ly/2VlgJBA

Texas Rigging Components…
Weight- 3/4 oz Swagger Vader Tungsten Worm Weight: https://bit.ly/3c28mks
Hook- 11/0 Owner Oversize Worm: http://bit.ly/2C1EZ4s
Hook- 7/0 Owner Jungle Wide Gap: http://bit.ly/2sBsR1Z
Peg- 6th Sense Peg X: http://bit.ly/2bHjowk

High-End Combo…
Rod- Dobyns Xtasy 7’5″ Heavy: http://bit.ly/36fIHCg
Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B: https://bit.ly/34HlAAk
Line- Sunline FX2 60 lb: http://bit.ly/31u57xA
Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 20 lb Mono: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Our Favorite Big Worm Combo…
Rod- Shimano Expride 7’7″ Heavy: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL
Reel- Shimano Curado 200K HG: http://bit.ly/2tHewEh
Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 65 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 20 lb Mono: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Budget Big Worm Combo…
Shimano Intenza 7’4″ Heavy: http://bit.ly/2QADLTq
Reel- Shimano SLX 150 DC HG: http://bit.ly/2LWzw2Q
Line- Power Pro 50 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b
Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 20 lb Mono: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Equipment We Recommend…

#bassfishing #Summerfishing #plasticworm

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
_________________________________________________________________

Equipment We Recommend…

#Summer #bassfishing #Chickamauga

How To Fish Swing Head Jigs For Summer Bass (Watts Bar Lake)

Swing Heads paired with creature baits and swimbaits are one of the most effective baits for BIG Summer bass. Today is Matt’s first time on Watts Bar Lake and he’s armed himself with swing heads in search of bass. Come along as he explores the lake, teaches the fine details of fishing swing heads for Smallmouth, Largemouth, and a surprising mix of other species in today’s video.

The swing head gained a ton of popularity a few years ago when Tommy Biffle saw tournament success with the Biffle Head. In recent years the hype has died back and many anglers have forgotten this technique. While effective year round, our favorite time to throw it is post spawn into Summer. There is just something about it that draws a consistently larger bite than other baits. Its great for covering water, locating fish, and catching those key kicker fish that we’re all searching for.

While it can be done with a variety of creature or swimbait trailers, all of our favorite options are hard kicking creatures. The two that really stand out are the Keitech Crazy Flapper and the Zoom Z Craw. Both baits have a great profile and a ton of action on the back of the swinging jig head. Below is a breakdown of all the baits and equipment Matt used in today’s video. The links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

The Heads…
-Dirty Jigs Pivot Point Football: http://bit.ly/2jOY1Ns
(1/2 oz 4/0 Hook and 3/4 oz 5/0 Hook)
-Swagger Tungsten Football Swing: https://bit.ly/2ZM9PIq
(3/8 and 1/2 oz with 3/0 Hook)

Today’s Baits…
-Keitech Crazy Flapper 4.4: http://bit.ly/2c3cXrp
(Green Pumpkin Watermelon, Double Trouble, Electric Junebug)
-Zoom Z Craw Standard: http://bit.ly/2vW7Jo5
(Green Pumpkin, JuneBug, Tilapia)

Other Great Trailers…
-Strike King Rage Bug: http://bit.ly/2aAsuiV
-NetBait Paca Craw: http://bit.ly/2wlVAfh
-Keitech 4.3″ Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v
-Xzone Swammer Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Matt’s Combo…
Rod- Shimano Zodias 7’5″ Heavy: http://bit.ly/2cgmMAe
Reel- Shimano Curado 150 DC HG: http://bit.ly/2yHtsp4
Braid- Power Pro Maxcuatro 50 lb: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 15 lb Mono: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Favorite Combo For Tungsten Swing Heads…
Rod- Megabass Orochi XX Extreme Mission Type F 7’5″: http://bit.ly/2OSVNwH
Reel- Shimano Curado 150 DC HG: http://bit.ly/2yHtsp4
Line- Sunline Assassin 15 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

Budget Combo For Swing Heads…
Rod- St. Croix Bass X 7’4″ Heavy: http://bit.ly/2r0xWAs
Reel- Shimano SLX DC 150 HG: http://bit.ly/2LWzw2Q
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
_________________________________________________________________

Equipment We Recommend…

#Summer #bassfishing #bassjig

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

What we wear…

Sun Mask: http://bit.ly/2JcA8xi
Sun Shirt w/ Hood: http://bit.ly/38cVi9G
Light Fishing Pants: http://bit.ly/2foDx10
_________________________________________________________________

Equipment We Recommend…

#bassfishing #Senko #Tennessee

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

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
_________________________________________________________________

Equipment We Recommend…

#fishing #Summer #bassfishing