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Catch More Bass This Fall Transition! Junk Fishing Tips!!

We’re going “junk fishing” on Lake Chickamauga, come along! Throughout the year we spend a ton of time teaching anglers how to build patterns but during the transition, you need to get every bite possible. Today we mix it up by fishing deep ledges with a tail spinner, fan casting with swimbaits, and breaking down grass flats with flukes and topwater. Come along for a day of junk fishing and exploring on the Tennessee River.

The term “junk fishing” is a reference to fishing without a specific pattern. You may be throwing a jig one moment, a spinnerbait the next, and be slinging topwater toward schooling fish, all on the same spot. Its about adapting to changing conditions instead of running a pattern. We spend all year dialing in patterns but during transition times, learning to junk fish is a must.

Today Matt starts out with a handful of baits he thinks will work but in a matter of minutes he’s already sitting down, tying on different baits, and adapting to what he’s seeing on the water. He’s reading conditions, following baitfish, and exploring. The next time you go fishing you can do the same on your local lake. Below is a breakdown of the baits Matt used to find success today along with the gear he used to throw them. The links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

Tail Spinner…
Bait- Damiki Axe Blade: http://bit.ly/2w2uB9t
Hook Upgrade- Gamakatsu EWG Red (Size 4): http://bit.ly/2dmxXK8
Today’s Bait Color: Black holo
Other Great Colors: Holo Real Shad, Holo Silver

Swimbait…
Bait- Scottsboro Tackle 6″ Paddle Tail: http://bit.ly/2Oy7CKH
Hook- Owner Beast 8/0 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2ancP66
Today’s Bait Color: Natural Light
Other Great Colors: Mullin’s Madness, Ol Smokey

Soft Jerkbait…
Bait- Zoom Super Fluke: http://bit.ly/2aqys0H
Hook- Gamakatsu Superline EWG 4/0: http://bit.ly/2ac92XG
Today’s Bait Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl
Other Great Colors: Smokin Shad, Sexy Shad, Electric Shad

Topwater…
Bait- Evergreen Shower Blow 105: http://bit.ly/2zIkqUH
Today’s Bait Color: Skeleton Chartreuse
Other Great Colors: Blueback Herring, American Shad

Topwater Combo…
Rod- Shimano Expride 6’10” Medium: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL
Reel- Shimano Aldebaran MGL 50 HG: http://bit.ly/2uQ4oH8
Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 30 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Fluke Combo…
Rod- Shimano Curado 7’2″ Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2gUWTft
Reel- Shimano Curado DC 150 HG: http://bit.ly/2yHtsp4
Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 50 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 15 lb Mono: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Big Swimbait Combo…
Rod- G Loomis IMX Pro 965: https://bit.ly/3ktZFnF
Reel- Shimano Tranx 300 HG: http://bit.ly/2kYsvRw
Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 65 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- Sunline FC100 Shock Leader 30 lb: http://bit.ly/2O4UElB

Budget Topwater/Tail Spin Combo…
Rod- Shimano SLX 6’10” Medium: http://bit.ly/2L3wppO
Reel- Shimano SLX HG: http://bit.ly/2NfdOnk
Line- Power Pro Braid 40 lb: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b
Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

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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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4 Topwater Tricks For Early Fall Bass Fishing!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 #topwater #popper

Topwater, Flukes, and Underspins For Aggressive Fall Bass!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 #fluke #topwater

How To Find Fish On Any Lake! (Beginner to Advanced Maps and Electronics)

Its easy! You can find fish on ANY lake with these simple tricks! Its all about eliminating water quickly and searching for high percentage water. Come along as we look at the fastest way to find fish with a lake map, then take an in-depth look at how to break down a lake with advanced sonar mapping.

Step one to breaking down any lake is deciding if you want a short term breakdown or an in-depth breakdown. If the goal is short term (day or weekend trip, week long vacation, etc) then the goal is to locate the single spot on the lake that has the highest odds of holding fish and focusing all of your attention in that one area. If your goal is to truly understand a lake (long term, in-depth) we’ll divide the lake into sections and begin building repeatable patterns.

The key to breaking down any lake is quality mapping. Whether you accomplish this with high end electronics, a map card, or a quality paper map, just depends on how much time you want to put in to the project. Below are links to the equipment we use, the most reliable map cards on the market, and the best paper maps of the most popular lakes around the country. The links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

Related Videos…
Google Earth Video- https://youtu.be/_ZgGGBWbyEs
How To Read Lake Maps Video (Circa 2011): https://youtu.be/Xo5ADb6Tgoc
Fishing Chickamauga in 2019 Video- https://youtu.be/gvBwBkjlwmA

Paper Maps…
-Fishing Hotspots Maps: https://bit.ly/2FgBWHi
-Fish-N-Maps: https://bit.ly/2QXY5gt

Map Cards…
-LakeMaster Plus Digital Charts (What we use): http://bit.ly/2Dk5Erc
-Navionics Hot Maps: http://bit.ly/2ZitTiR

Our Electronics…
-Humminbird Solix 12 G2: http://bit.ly/2AE2YDB
-Humminbird Solix 15 G2: http://bit.ly/2Hazsej

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…

#lake #map #fishing

We Made It To Chickamauga! Topwater Bite Is On Fire!

We’re finally on Chickamauga in Tennessee! We survived the cross country road trip and now its time to fish! We’re starting out in search of a midday topwater bite and will adapt from there. Do that patterns that work on one side of the country work on the other? Let’s find out if the Clearlake pattern holds up!

Matt is joined by his nephew Ethan and together they mix up a variety of topwater offerings including a blade waker, buzzbait, walking bait, popper, and frog. It doesn’t take long to find aggressive bass willing to eat them all! Later Matt switches to a Keitech while Ethan switches to a chatterbait, and again they find consistent action. This further confirms the old adage “A Bass Is A Bass” no matter where it lives.

So many anglers are convinced their fish are different, that they won’t eat a particular bait or won’t follow seasonal patterns like bass in other parts of the country. While a rare example might exist, the vast majority of fish from coast to coast behave very Similarly. Its incredibly rewarding to drive thousands of miles (literally) and find bass eating the exact baits you were throwing before hitting the road.

Below is a breakdown of the baits in the video. We’ve included direct links to Tackle Warehouse for each item where you can see detailed photos and descriptions. We’ve also included trailers, color, weights, etc… where applicable.

Teckel Topwater…
Bait- Teckel Blade Waker: https://bit.ly/2DuYZxU
Colors: Pearl White, Silver Shiner, Bluegill
Trailer: Gambler Little EZ Swimbait: https://bit.ly/3jmeYgM
Colors: Alewife, Ghost Shad

Other Topwaters…
Popper- Megabass Pop Max (Mat Shad): http://bit.ly/2qqfmm1
Walking Bait- Evergreen Shower Blows 125 (Half Mirror): http://bit.ly/2zIkqUH
Buzzbait- Dirty Jigs Skirtless (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2cWI6if
Small Frog- Jackall Kaera (Glitter Bluegill): http://bit.ly/2Fz6SA3
Large Frog- River2Sea Bully Wa 65 (Little Allen): http://bit.ly/2axyR2a

Swimbaits…
Head- Tactical Finesse Swimbait Head (3/8 oz): http://bit.ly/2Pqrq3n
Keitech- 4.8″ Fat Swing Impact (Pro Blue Red Pearl): http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Head- Matt Allen Swimbait Head (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/29RrTYN
Rage- 4.75″ Rage Swimmer (Electric Shad): http://bit.ly/2evZF8j

Chatterbait…
Bait- Evergreen JackHammer 1/2 oz (Green Pumpkin Shad): http://bit.ly/2popvj6
Trailer- Hog Farmer Spunk Shad 4.5″ (Crystal Shad): http://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Blade Waker Combo…
Rod- Dobyns Xtasy 7’5″ MH: http://bit.ly/36fIHCg
Reel- Shimano Metanium 150 MGL XG: https://bit.ly/34HlAAk
Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 50 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Keitech Combo…
Rod- Jackall Poison Adrena 7’4″ Heavy: https://bit.ly/3diigiT
Reel- Shimano Metanium 150 MGL HG: https://bit.ly/34HlAAk
Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 50 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- Sunline FC-100 Fluorocarbon 16 lb: http://bit.ly/2O4UElB

Popper Combo…
Rod- Shimano Curado 6’10” Medium: http://bit.ly/2gUWTft
Reel-Shimano SLX DC XG: http://bit.ly/2LWzw2Q
Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 30 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 #topwater #bassfishing

5 Easiest Baits For Summer Shore Fishing! Beginner To Advanced Tricks!

Summer bank fishing can be challenging! From limited access to endless grass, it can be tough to catch fish if you don’t know how to prepare. These 5 baits are versatile and can be adapted to all sorts of conditions. They’re proven fish catchers and will all help you catch more fish this Summer!

We looked through our entire arsenal of tackle and selected these 5 baits because they’re so versatile. The fluke can be worked 3 different ways, the toad can be fished above and below the surface, and the others are just as adaptable. Don’t let the Summer heat hold you back. You can catch fish all Summer long and these easy baits will help you do it!

Below is a breakdown of the baits and equipment we recommend for this style of fishing including our favorite colors. All of the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

Soft Jerkbait…
Bait- Zoom Super Fluke: http://bit.ly/2aqys0H
Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl, Smokin Shad
Hook- Gamakatsu EWG Wide Gap 4/0: http://bit.ly/2d07gvp

Soft StickBait…
Bait #1- Yum Dinger: http://bit.ly/2J8nMrF
Colors: Elders Magic, Green Pumpkin, Ozark Shadow
Bait #2- Yamamoto Senko: http://bit.ly/2axAmNS
Colors: Green Pumpkin, Baby Bass, Green Pump/Watermelon
Hook- Gamakatsu EWG Superline 4/0: http://bit.ly/2ac92XG

Creature Bait…
Bait- Zoom Baby Brush Hog: http://bit.ly/2bnpCRx
Colors: Green Pumpkin, Green Pumpkin Red, Watermelon Purple
Hook- Gamakatsu EWG Wide Gap 3/0: http://bit.ly/2d07gvp
Weight- Swagger Tungsten Vader 3/16 oz Worm: https://bit.ly/3c28mks

Toads…
Bait #1- Strike King Rage Toad: http://bit.ly/2dekwdd
Colors: Green Pump/Pearl, Green Pump/Chartreuse
Bait #2- Zoom Horny Toad: http://bit.ly/2aY5lBt
Colors: Green Pumpkin, Watermelon Red Pearl, White
Hook- Owner 6/0 CPS: http://bit.ly/2cYZ3rM

Popper…
Bait- Damiki D Pop 70: http://bit.ly/2Pjvqo3
Colors: Black Holo, Phantom, Spayu

All-Around Bank Fishing Combo…
Rod- SLX 7’2″ Medium: http://bit.ly/2L3wppO
Reel- Shimano SLX DC: http://bit.ly/2LWzw2Q
Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro Braid 40 lb: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 12 lb Mono: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Budget Texas Rig Combo…
Rod- Shimano Sellus 6’10” Medium: http://bit.ly/2XNYB3h
Reel- Shimano Caius Reel: http://bit.ly/2O3Dvuw
Line- Sunline Assassin 15 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

Budget Topwater Combo…
Rod- Denali Ryker 6’6″ Medium: https://bit.ly/31bKfgp
Reel- Daiwa CG 80 Casting Reel: http://bit.ly/2NxaGbe
Line- Power Pro Braided Line 30 lb: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Budget Spinning Combo…
Rod- Daiwa Aird-X 7′ Medium: http://bit.ly/2P7Z3Vu
Reel- Shimano Sedona 2500: http://bit.ly/2wgh50Z
Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 20 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- Sunline Sniper 10 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju
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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
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#bassfishing #bankfishing #pond

Topwater Fishing Clearlake Before The Big Move! (Special Guest!)

Matt is headed to Tennessee but not before one last slugfest on Clearlake! Today he hops on the boat with Ross England to stick some fish before the big move! Come along as the guys chase a topwater frog bite in the morning then follow it up with jigs, creatures, and underspins!

Its going to be a few months before Matt and Tim return to California so Matt couldn’t miss the chance to catch a few more fish with Ross before leaving town. The bite was strong despite a ton of tournament boats on the water, and the guys wasted no time putting together a solid Summer pattern. The key this morning was fishing outside corners of cover with a frog. The fish weren’t in the pockets, they were right out on the points hunting small baitfish as they passed by.

Once the sun got overhead the bite shut down but Ross was quick to adapt to an underspin to fire the bite back up. Matt utilized a creature bait to cover water as the temperatures climbed and between them, the guys continued catching fish until midday.

Below you’ll find 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. Additionally, we’ve included a link to Ross’ Guide Service if you’re interested in spending a day fishing Clearlake while Matt and Tim are out of the area.

-Ross England Clearlake Guide Service: http://bit.ly/2mb7DIP

Today’s Baits…
Frog- River2Sea Bully Wa 2: http://bit.ly/2axyR2a
Favorite Colors: Little Allen, Ghost, TW Bluegill

Underspin- CoolBaits Down Under Underspin (3/16 oz): http://bit.ly/2boS7QA
Swimbait Trailer- Keitech 3.3″ Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v
Favorite Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad, TW Ghost Shad

Jig- Dirty Jigs Compact Pitchin’ Jig 1/2 oz (Go To): http://bit.ly/2hAIyCV
Trailer- Missile Baits D Bomb (Green Pumpkin Watermelon): http://bit.ly/2d2dVlt

Wobble Head- Dirty Jigs 1/2 oz Pivot Point 4/0 Hook: http://bit.ly/2jOY1Ns
Creature Bait- Zoom Z-Craw (Standard): http://bit.ly/2vW7Jo5
Favorite Colors: California 420, Junebug, Huckleberry

Matt’s Frog Combo…
Rod- Shimano Expride 7’3″ Extra Heavy: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL
Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL B HG: https://bit.ly/34HlAAk
Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 65 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Wobble Head 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 20 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2O4UElB

Budget Frog Combo…
Rod- Dobyns Fury 7’3″ Mag Heavy (736): http://bit.ly/2bGvlVV
Reel- Shimano SLX 150 DC: http://bit.ly/2LWzw2Q
Line- Power Pro Spectra Braid 65 lb: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Budget Wobble Head Combo…
Rod- Shimano SLX 7’2″ Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2L3wppO
Reel- Shimano SLX 150 DC: http://bit.ly/2LWzw2Q
Line- Sunline Assassin 17 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm
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What we wear…

Sun Mask: http://bit.ly/2JcA8xi
Sun Shirt w/ Hood: http://bit.ly/38cVi9G
Light Fishing Pants: http://bit.ly/2foDx10
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Equipment We Recommend…

#Clearlake #Topwater #Frogfishing

Best Hooks For Bass Fishing: Senko, Worms, Crankbaits, Topwater, Swimbait!

So many hooks, so little time! Its taken us years (and hundreds of packs of hooks) to develop this short list of the best hooks for different situations. Whether you want to wacky rig a senko, punch a creature, or throw a deep diving crankbait, we’ve compiled this list for you! Not only do we cover hook styles, we also cover wire sizes, strength, etc… to perfectly match your fishing conditions.

Tim starts off with reaction baits and wraps it up with soft plastics. The reason for this is most anglers lose fish on treble hook baits. Crankbaits and topwater are the primary heartbreakers in bass fishing. You think you’ve got that fish hooked well but when the head shakes start, you lose. Almost all of these losses can be avoided if you truly understand treble hooks. When to switch between styles, when to switch to heavier gauge wire, etc.

Today’s video is a lot for you to digest as an angler. We know Tim breezed through a ton of hooks in a short time but its the only way to cover all the information. Below is a detailed breakdown of the hooks in order of appearance in the video. If you click the links (they go direct to Tackle Warehouse) you will see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. This truly is a challenging year with store shelves around the country completely empty and mixed information on future shipments. We hope this video gives you the information you need to be successful throughout the Summer and Fall.

Treble Hooks…
Round Bend- Owner ST-36 (1X Strength): http://bit.ly/2cWpeyw
Curved Point Bend- Gamakatsu EWG (1X Strength): http://bit.ly/2cZrsbY
Cranking Hook- Owner ST-35 (2X Strength): http://bit.ly/2g8uCMj
Stronger Hook- Owner ST-56 (3X Strength): http://bit.ly/2cVg7xW
Feathered Treble- Owner ST-36 Dressed Hook (1X Strength): http://bit.ly/2m7XrAx

Split Rings…
Finesse- Hyperwire Black (Size 2-4): http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX
Heavy Duty- Hyperwire Silver (Sizes 4-5): http://bit.ly/2aTH3f1
Strongest Ever- Owner Ultra Splits (Sizes 5-9): http://bit.ly/3bQgswL

**Big Swimbait Fishermen: You are missing it if you’re not using Ultra Split Rings. They’re bomb proof and will hold up to giant striper, saltwater fish, mega largemouth, etc**

Swimbait Hooks…
-Owner Beast Hook: http://bit.ly/2gx3A54
-Tactical Finesse Swimbait Head: http://bit.ly/2Pqrq3n
-Matt Allen Swimbait Head: http://bit.ly/29RrTYN
-Dirty Jigs Guppy Head: http://bit.ly/2nyUJRS
-Owner Flashy Swimmer: http://bit.ly/2e8O4Y7

Senko Hooks…
Senko Wacky- Owner Sniper Finesse: https://bit.ly/2zXirRH
Senko Wacky- Gamakatsu G Finesse Stinger: http://bit.ly/2otYTPg
Senko Texas Rig- Gamakatsu 5/0 G-Finesse Hybrid Worm: http://bit.ly/2GT2T29
Senko Heavy Duty- Owner Jungle Worm Hook: http://bit.ly/2sBsR1Z

Dropshot Hooks…
Matt’s Favorite- Trokar Dropshot Hook: http://bit.ly/2ahxJOr
Gamakatsu Aaron Martens Dropshot Hook: http://bit.ly/2zGX441
Tim’s Favorite- Owner Mosquito Light Hook: http://bit.ly/2zQVKx3

Flipping and Punching…
-Owner Jungle Flipping Hook: http://bit.ly/2G5aQTk
-Trokar Flipping Hook: https://bit.ly/39OyCOS

What we wear…

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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…

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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…

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Light Fishing Pants: http://bit.ly/2foDx10
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