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Epic Golf Course Pond Fishing! Big Bass From The Kayak!

Come along as we explore an awesome golf course pond! The water is crystal clear with big bass all around! Tim jumps in the kayak armed with a senko, chatterbait, and a variety of keitech swimbaits. It doesn’t take long for the pond fish to start biting! Kick back, relax, and enjoy some awesome pond fishing!

Any time you go out in the kayak space is going to be a bit limited. Tim prepared by carrying a small bag with a great mix of baits. He chose 3 rods (2 bait casting and one spinning) that he could adapt to all the baits he was carrying so he wouldn’t be overloaded with equipment. On the water he started his fishing targeting deeper water but found the best quality fish along shallow grass edges.

Below is a breakdown of all the baits and equipment Tim used in the video. All the bait and gear links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed descriptions and close up photos of each item.

Glidebait…
-R2S S-Waver 168 (Phantom Trout): http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh

Small Swimbait…
-Keitech 3.8″ Fat Swing Impact (SunGill): http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v
-Tactical Finesse Swimbait Head (1/4 oz): http://bit.ly/2Pqrq3n

Underspin Swimbait…
-Keitech 4.8″ Fat Swing Impact (Electric Shad): http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v
-Owner Flashy Swimmer 1/4 oz with 5/0: http://bit.ly/2e8O4Y7

Chatterbait…
-JackHammer Chatterbait 3/8 oz (Green Pumpkin Shad): http://bit.ly/2popvj6
-Keitech 4.3″ Fat Swing Impact (Pro Blue Red Pearl): http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Senko…
-Yamamoto Senko 5″ (Green Pumpkin Red Flake): http://bit.ly/2axAmNS
-Owner Twist Lock 3/0 Hook: http://bit.ly/2cYZ3rM

Tackle…
-Plano Guide 3600 Tackle Bag: https://bit.ly/2xxtIar
-Plano Edge 3600 Box: http://bit.ly/2YBaWYX

Old Town Kayak’s Website…
-Old Town Topwater 120 Kayak: http://bit.ly/2KGiYf5

Tim’s Primary Casting Combo…
Rod- Shimano Zodias 7’2″ Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2cgmMAe
Reel- Shimano Chronarch MGL HG: http://bit.ly/2n8DghB
Line- 40 lb Power Pro Maxcuatro: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- 15 lb Sunline Sniper Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

Tim’s All-Around Spinning Combo…
Rod- Shimano Zodias 7′ Medium: http://bit.ly/2jOUXAO
Reel- Shimano Stradic CI4+ 2500: http://bit.ly/2gu84t7
Line- Sunline SX-1 High Vis Yellow 16 lb: http://bit.ly/2FngUkQ
Leader- Sunline Sniper 10 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

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What we wear…

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Equipment We Recommend…

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Humminbird Solix 15 Electronics: http://bit.ly/2Hazsej
Minn Kota Talons: http://bit.ly/2F0QBSP
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#kayak #pondfishing #senko

Never Get Skunked – Micro Swimbait Tips For Early Season Bass

We’re back on Lake Berryessa for a quick evening fishing trip. Fresh off the jerkbait and fluke video from a few days ago, we’re back to see how many bass we can catch! Matt hopes to pick up where he left off so he’s brought a variety of jerkbaits and topwater options. Of course nothing goes to plan but he adapts and has an awesome evening fishing with finesse swimbaits!

Spring bass fishing is all about adapting to changing conditions. One day its beautiful, the next day its snowing. One day you’ve got the lake to yourself, the next day there are boats everywhere. If you find that your fish have shut down, look no further than a tiny swimbait like the 2.8 keitech to save the day! These little baits are incredibly adaptable and get bit by everything that swims. Trout, crappie, and even trophy bass, have no problem gulping them!

Hopefully you enjoyed today’s video as much as we did. We were met with challenging conditions but were able to adapt and overcome. Below is a breakdown of the exact equipment we were using and a few bonus baits that are worth trying if your fish are already conditioned to the Keitech. All of these baits go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see close up photos and detailed descriptions of each item.

The Baits In order Of Appearance…
Topwater- Showerblows 105 (Half Mirror Wakasagi): http://bit.ly/2zIkqUH
Soft Jerkbait- Zoom Super Fluke (Electric Shad): http://bit.ly/2aqys0H
Swimbait- Keitech Fat Swing Impact 2.8″ (TW Ghost Shad): http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v
Swimbait Head- Dirty Jigs 1/8 oz Guppy Head 1/0: http://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

Other Great Finesse Swimbaits…
-Damiki Armor Shad 3″: http://bit.ly/2KtPDAT
-Megabass Spark Shad 3″: http://bit.ly/2XcLZk4
-Jackall Rhythm Wave 2.8″: http://bit.ly/2m78LM9

Matt’s Finesse Swimbait Combo…
Rod- Shimano Expride 6’10” ML: http://bit.ly/2osaj3q
Reel- Shimano Stadic FL 1000: http://bit.ly/35Bufnb
Line- Sunline Asegai 10 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2OR5i2j
Leader- Sunline Sniper 7 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

Mid-Priced Finesse Swimbait Combo…
Rod- Shimano Zodias 6’8″ ML: http://bit.ly/2jOUXAO
Reel- Shimano Ultegra 1000: http://bit.ly/2nfApml
Line- Sunline Sniper Fluorocarbon 8 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

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 #Keitech #smallmouthbass

Raw Fishing Footage! Spring Bass Fishing LIVE On Lake Berryessa!

Come along for an afternoon of uncut bass fishing on Lake Berryessa! We have a mix of prespawn and spawning bass with perfect conditions for a fun afternoon of fishing catching! With the virus causing lock downs, shelter in place orders, and quarantines, a lot of us just need to go fishing and clear our heads. Unfortunately not everyone is able get out right now so Tim headed to the lake and is bringing us along for the action. Forget your current circumstances, kick back, and just enjoy the time on the water. If you don’t have time to watch the whole video, jump through the time stamps below for the highlights. Let’s go fishing!

Today’s video is full of action! Tim catches a bunch of fish, sees some GIANT largemouth, and has a great time on the water. Here are the cut points to the highlights, click on the time stamps to jump to those points in the video.

-1st Fish Catch – 7:10
-Talking About School Shut Downs – 9:00
-2nd Fish Catch – 15:30
-LOSES The Same Fish TWICE Then Catches Him – 21:40
-Tim spots A GIANT Bass! – 29:05
-4th Fish Catch – 36:15
-5th Fish Catch -1:00:20
-Lakemaster Chips and Suspending Bass – 1:03:45
-Backlash Removal Trick You need To Try! – 1:09:30
-Final Fish Catch On Keitech Swimbait 1:12:08

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. Stay strong Tactical Family!

Below is a breakdown of the lures and equipment used in the video, in order of appearance to make it easy for you to follow along. See something you like or want to check out? 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.

Dropshot Rig…
Bait- Reaction Innovations Flirt Worm: http://bit.ly/2CMB33J
Favorite Colors… Violator, Spring Break, Morning Dawn
Hook- Owner Mosquito Light (Size 1): http://bit.ly/2zQVKx3
Weight- Swagger Tungsten Tie-One Pencil Weight 1/4 oz: http://bit.ly/2YAoMuv

Jig…
Bait- Bass Patrol Football 3/8 oz: http://bit.ly/2Hbyf5x
Favorite Colors… Brown/Purple, Brown/Orange, Brown/Green Pumpkin
Trailer- Missile Baits Ned Bomb: http://bit.ly/2XCOGwd

Small PaddleTail Swimbait…
Bait- Keitech 3.8″ Fat Swing Impact (Chartreuse Shad): http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v
Head- Tactical Finesse Swimbait Head 1/4 oz: http://bit.ly/2Pqrq3n

Glide Bait…
Bait- S-Waver 168 (TW Phantom Trout): http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh
Hook Upgrade- Owner ST-56 3X (size 2): http://bit.ly/2cVg7xW
Split Ring Upgrade- Owner Hyperwire Size 5: http://bit.ly/2aTH3f1

Larger PaddleTail Swimbait…
Bait- Keitech 4.3″ Fat Swing Impact (Goby): http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v
Head- Tactical Finesse Swimbait Head 3/8 oz (Naked Shad): http://bit.ly/2Pqrq3n

Tim’s Dropshot Combo…
Rod- G Loomis NRX 822S DSR: http://bit.ly/2dX9zjv
Reel- Shimano Exsence 3000: http://bit.ly/2iMtscV
Line- Sunline SX1 Braid 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2tn8EzQ
Leader- Sunline Sniper 6 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

“Bang For The Buck” Dropshot Combo…
Rod- Shimano Zodias 7′ Medium Light Spinning: http://bit.ly/2jOUXAO
Reel- Shimano Stradic CI4+ 2500: http://bit.ly/2gu84t7
Line- 8 lb Sunline Sniper: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

What we wear…

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Light Fishing Pants: http://bit.ly/2foDx10
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Equipment We Recommend…

#bassfishing #springfishing #dropshot

Spring Fluke and Jerkbait Tricks To Catch More Bass!

Learn how to adapt to changing conditions during a day of fishing a clear water reservoir with Matt. He starts out with a Zoom Super Fluke on a Texas Rig but is soon mixing it up with traditional jerkbaits and the nose-hook rig (Banjo Minnow Rig) as he adapts from a cold morning to a slick calm, warm afternoon.

A jerkbait is incredibly versatile if you know how to adapt it to changing conditions. We were able to catch fish on a cold morning with a slow retrieve around this cover then switched to a Vision 110 Jr. to match the size of baitfish being ambushed by schooling bass. Ultimately it required a drop to 8 lb fluorocarbon and a small nose-hook rig to catch fish in clear water that were ambushing on an aggressive retrieve. Few baits are as adaptable as the jerkbait.

Below is a breakdown of all the gear Matt was using throughout the day. We’ve included direct links to Tackle Warehouse for the baits, hooks, and gear. We also included links to some of our previous underwater and fluke rigging videos that will help you adapt traditional jerkbaits and soft jerkbaits to the conditions.

The Baits…
-Zoom Super Fluke (Electric Shad): http://bit.ly/2aqys0H
Other Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Smoking Shad
-Megabass Vision 110 Jr. (GP Pro Blue): http://bit.ly/2OeAFBf
Other Colors: Clear Laker, Tennessee Shad
-Keitech 2.8 Fat Swimbait (TW Pro Blue): http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Texas Rig Hooks…
Faster Sink- Gamakatsu EWG Superline 4/0: http://bit.ly/2ac92XG
Slower Sink- Gamakatsu EWG 4/0: http://bit.ly/2d07gvp

Nose Hook Rig…
Hook- Gamakatsu Finesse Wide Gap Size 1/0: http://bit.ly/2aKGmHM
Weedless Hook- Gamakatsu Weedless Finesse Wide Gap 1/0: http://bit.ly/2i57dOP
Nose Screw- Owner CPS Spring Medium: http://bit.ly/2b2YgDf

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

Matt’s Jerkbait Combo…
Rod- Shimano Expride 6’10” Medium (Backorder Available): http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL
Reel- Shimano Aldebaran MGL HG: http://bit.ly/2uQ4oH8
Line- Sunline Assassin 12 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

Nose Hook Combo…
Rod- G Loomis NRX 872S JWR: http://bit.ly/2dX9zjv
Reel- Shimano Twin Power FD 3000: https://bit.ly/3df3hX5
Line- Sunline XPlasma Asegai 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2OR5i2j
Leader- Sunline Sniper 8 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

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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…

#bassfishing #fluke #jerkbait

We Got STUCK! Caught Almost 30 LBS!!! Swimbaits, Creature Baits, and Senko!

Low Tide almost got us! We knew a school of giant bass were tucked up in a shallow backwater and we ALMOST made it! After blowing mud with the outboard we had to adapt and run a new pattern. Come along for the excitement! We started off catching bass with senkos and ended with some really nice bed fish. The Delta is always full of surprises but today it came together and we had a blast catching big bass in clear water!

Today was one of those days where we rolled with the punches. Amazingly, when we pulled the boat out at the end of the day we had no prop or skeg damage on the Yamaha SHO despite the brutal beating it took to reach our fish! After the shallow water debacle we lost Tim to a giant sight fish for a few hours. Unfortunately that fish never committed but he did connect with a really nice fish on a swimbait to save his day. In the meantime Matt covered a ton of water and found some very nice fish moved up. He was able to combine a variety of baits from craws and creatures to senkos and bluegill swimbaits to get the key bites he needed.

Tidal fisheries like the delta require constant adjustment. We started out with a plan and made change after change until we locked into a pattern we weren’t anticipating. Once we found sight fish we were able to cover miles and miles of canals in search of matching conditions and every time we found the right water temperature and clarity, we found bed fish. By day’s end we’d caught a handful of big delta bass on a variety of baits and put together a monster limit. Too much fun!

Below is a breakdown of all the baits that we caught fish on (in order of appearance) as well as some of the equipment we were using to be successful.

Stick Bait…
Bait- Yamamoto Senko 6″ (Green Pump/Watermelon Laminate): http://bit.ly/2axAmNS
Other Great Colors- Green Pumpkin Black Flake, Natural Shad
Hook- Gamaktasu EWG Superline 4/0 Hook: http://bit.ly/2ac92XG

Craw…
Bait- Reaction Innovations Sweet Beaver (Flora Bama): http://bit.ly/29W3RZW
Other Great Colors- Tramp Stamp, Spiked Watermelon
Hook- Owner Jungle Wide Gap 3/0: http://bit.ly/2sBsR1Z
Weight- Swagger Vader Tungsten 3/8 oz: http://bit.ly/2NjDYtV

Bluegill Swimbait…
Bait- Mattlures HammerTail Bluegill: http://bit.ly/2FsZhA3
Hook- Owner ST-56 Size 2: http://bit.ly/2cVg7xW
Split Ring- Owner Hyperwire Size 5: http://bit.ly/2aTH3f1

Line-Thru Swimbait…
Bait- Savage Gear 4D Trout (Hitch): http://bit.ly/399bx97
Hook- Owner ST-56 Size 2: http://bit.ly/2cVg7xW

Creature #1…
Bait- Big Bite Baits Kreit Squirrel Tail (Tilapia): http://bit.ly/2sn1FaT
Other Great Colors… Tilapia Magic, Green Pumpkin
Hook- Owner Jungle Wide Gap 3/0: http://bit.ly/2sBsR1Z
Weight- Swagger Vader Tungsten 3/8 oz: http://bit.ly/2NjDYtV

Creature #2…
Bait- Reaction Innovations Man Bear Pig (Flora Bama): http://bit.ly/2s51oIV
Other Great Colors… Dirty Wizard, Magic Craw Red
Hook- Owner Jungle Wide Gap 3/0: http://bit.ly/2sBsR1Z
Weight- Swagger Vader Tungsten 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2NjDYtV

Frogs…
-Jackall Gavacho (Chart Strike Gill): http://bit.ly/2L7KsWS
-Megabass Big Gabot (Wild Gill): https://bit.ly/3bXW8Jh

Matt’s All-Around Combo…
Rod- Shimano Expride 7’2″ Heavy: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL
Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL HG: http://bit.ly/2ezIBfB
Line- 65 lb Power Pro Maxcuatro: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- Sunline FC-100 20 lb: http://bit.ly/2O4UElB

Tim’s All-Around Combo…
Rod- G Loomis GLX 894C JWR: http://bit.ly/2gqziwT
Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL HG: http://bit.ly/2ezIBfB
Line- Sunline FX2 Braid 50 lb: http://bit.ly/31u57xA
Leader- Sunline Sniper 18 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

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Equipment We Recommend…

#bassfishing #creaturebait #senko

Spring Bass Fishing Gear Review – Top New Baits and Rods For 2020!

A TON of awesome new baits and gear have already hit the market this Spring! Between the Bassmaster Classic and the start of prime fishing season across the south, the influx of new offerings is crazy! Today we’re wading through the new gear in search of the best of the best. We’ve tried a huge variety of baits and gear and compiled a short list of items that are worth taking a serious look at.

Today’s video is focused around baits and equipment that will have a tangible impact on your fishing. From the Hog Farmer Flex Rigs and their ability to draw drastically more strikes than stiffer rigs, to the Quiver worm’s ability to shake and shimmy unlike anything we’ve ever seen before, every item in today’s video has the ability to help you catch more fish. When it comes to rods, we looked at both ends of the spectrum.

Crankbait rods are one of the most difficult selections an angler can make because different sizes and styles of crankbaits require such different equipment to maximize their potential. The Intenza comes in at a budget-friendly price and is probably the most adaptable crankbait rod we’ve used to date. On the higher end of the gear spectrum, both the St. Croix and the Poison Adrena bring incredible sensitivity within reach, and the Twin Power delivers ultra high-end performance at a reduced price.

Below you’ll find a breakdown of all the equipment from today’s video in the order they appeared. We’ve included links that go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see the products in detail. For the baits, we’ve even included color recommendations and rigging advice. We hope you find this gear review helpful!

-Hog Farmer “FLEX” BFL Rig: https://bit.ly/2WtLCVK

-Hog Farmer “FLEX” Harvester Rig: https://bit.ly/2x7QPb4

A-Rig Components…
Heads- Matt Allen Swimbait Head 1/8 oz: http://bit.ly/29RrTYN
Springs- Owner CPS Springs (Medium): http://bit.ly/2b2YgDf
Main Baits- Keitech 4.8 Fat Swing Impact Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v
(TW Ghost Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad)
Dummy Baits- Reaction Innovations Little Dipper: http://bit.ly/2brnU5I
(Bad Shad Green, Impact Gill)

-Missile Baits Quiver Worm: https://bit.ly/2xehVgx
(Goby Bite, PB and J, Bluetonium Green Pumpkin Core)

-River2Sea S Waver Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh
(TW Phantom Trout)

-Baitsanity Antidote Glide Bait: http://bit.ly/2ztUk9z
(Summer Shad, Killer Shad)

-Megabass OneTen MAX LBO Jerkbait: https://bit.ly/3dfhL9y
Matt’s Favorite Color: HT-Ito Tennessee Shad
Other Great Colors: GP Pro Blue, Mat Shad, MB Gizzard

-Shimano Poison Adrena Casting Rods: https://bit.ly/3diigiT
(6’11” Medium +, 7’3″ Medium Heavy, 7’4″ Heavy)

-Shimano Intenza Casting Rods: http://bit.ly/2QADLTq
(7’6″ Medium heavy Glass)

-St Croix Legend Extreme Casting Rods: https://bit.ly/2wlJQLu
(7’4″ Heavy)

-Shimano Twin Power FD Spinning Reel: https://bit.ly/3df3hX5
(3000 size for most techniques)

What we wear…

Sun Mask: http://bit.ly/2JcA8xi
Sun Shirt w/ Hood: http://bit.ly/38cVi9G
Light Fishing Pants: http://bit.ly/2foDx10
Reaper Hoodie (Hoodie with Warm Face Cover built in): http://bit.ly/2TwBWs7
Horizon Sweater (Water resistant, great for layering): http://bit.ly/2gTC1oB
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Did He Catch A 10 lb Bass?? Spring Crankbait Bass Fishing!!!

Matt caught a monster bass on a crankbait! Crankbaits are a great way to cover water and catch bass in Spring. If you know how to adapt them to changing conditions they’re an excellent way to specifically target GIANT bass. Come along as Matt shows cast to catch footage of this big Clearlake bass then explains exactly why he caught it and how you can do the same.

We began teaching how to use the Tactical DD Crankbait to specifically target big bass back in November. Since that time a TON of big fish have been landed across the country. Not all crankbaits are created equal in cold water but once you understand the differences and how to apply baits with key vibrations to your fishing, your catch rate on bigger bass will increase.

Landing giant bass on light line isn’t just about choosing the right bait, you’ll also need the right equipment and a very patient approach to successfully battle a big fish on light tackle. Take your time, stay calm, and your new personal best could be just a cast away. Below is a breakdown of all the gear we used in the video along with some additional baits and gear that we recommend for cold water and prespawn crankbait fishing.

Keep in mind that many of the Tactical Crankbait colors are currently sold out. It will be a bit longer before all the colors are back in stock so you may want to try some of the colors currently in stock or backorder a specific color so you’re in the front of the line once they’re back in stock.

Matt’s Exact Equipment…
Bait- Tactical DD Crankbait 75 (DD Minnow): http://bit.ly/37dclbX
Rod- G Loomis IMX Pro 906 CBR (7’6″ MH): http://bit.ly/2og0BmK
Reel- Shimano Bantam MGL 150 XG: http://bit.ly/2H44yjG
Line- Sunline Assassin Fluorocarbon 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

Net- Frabill Knotless Conservation 9512: http://bit.ly/2FNdnQr

Other Great Crankbaits For This Technique…
-Megabass Deep Six: http://bit.ly/2A3clKP
-Megabass Deep X 300: http://bit.ly/2sSQHpt
-Spro RK Crawler 55: http://bit.ly/2NFPA5t
-6th Sense Curve 55: http://bit.ly/37hZ1TD

Budget Cranking Combo…
Rod- Fury 7′ Medium Heavy Cranking: http://bit.ly/2bGvlVV
Reel- Shimano SLX HG: http://bit.ly/2NfdOnk
Line- Sunline Assassin 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

Related Videos On Cold Water Cranking…
How To Fish Crankbaits In Cold Water: https://youtu.be/G-DR1mmX9d8
TacticalBassin’s New Cold Water Crankbait: https://youtu.be/HAtzFASSeGY

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Equipment We Recommend…

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

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…

How Fish React To Different Jigs!!! Underwater Bite Footage!!

The strikes are violent! We headed underwater with a variety of jigs to see how different bass would react. Largemouth and Smallmouth both aggressively attack a jig with tenacity rarely seen with other lures. Depending on how you rig it, a jig can imitate a crawdad, a bluegill, or a variety of other prey species. Watch how these different fish attack everything from a large pitchin’ jig down to the smallest of finesse football jigs.
Do you fish a jig? Some anglers love them, others struggle to find consistent success. After watching how these fish react, its clear that a jig should have a permanent place in your arsenal! Two keys to a jig’s effectiveness are its adaptability and its weedless characteristics. With a handful of different head designs a jig can be adapted virtually any circumstance.
Pay close attention to which jigs and trailers these fish were most aggressive with. Also pay attention to which retrieves/hops triggered the most aggressive bites. Below is a breakdown of all the baits and trailers used in the video (In order of appearance), along with color recommendations for each. The links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see close up photos of each item.

Jig #1…
-Dirty Jigs Finesse Football Jig 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2d2apsm
Color Shown: Magic Craw)
Also Recommend: Go To, Okeechobee 420
-Big Bite Baits Finesse Double Tail Grub: http://bit.ly/2qS1YtE
Color Shown: Tilapia
Also Recommend: Green Pumpkin, Watermelon Red Flake

Jig #2…
-Bass Patrol Round Rubber Football Jig 3/8 oz: http://bit.ly/2Hbyf5x
Color Shown: Brown Orange Silicon
Also Recommend: Brown Green Pumpkin Silicon, Brown/Purple
-Z Man TRD CrawZ: http://bit.ly/2U9vx6P
Color Shown: Green Pumpkin Orange
Also Recommend: Canada Craw, Molting Craw
-Z Man TRD BugZ: http://bit.ly/2oiavEE
Color Shown: Mud Bug
Also Recommend: Green Pumpkin, Canada Craw

Jig #3…
-Dirty Jigs Finesse Jig 7/16 oz: http://bit.ly/2eJinXo
Color Shown: Go To
Also Recommend: Magic Craw Swirl, Green Pumpkin Craw
-Yamamoto Double Tail Grub 4″: http://bit.ly/2db9w1p
Color Shown: Green Pumpkin/Black Flake
Also Recommend: Green Pump Purple and Copper, Smoke Black and Purple

Jig #4…
-Dirty Jigs Pitchin Jig 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2amL3of
Color Shown: Magic Craw
Also Recommend: Bluegill 2, Bever Craw
-Reaction Innovations Sweet Beaver: http://bit.ly/29W3RZW
Color Shown: Magic Craw Swirl
Also Recommend: Payback, Spiked Watermelon, Tramp Stamp

Jig #5…
-Keitech Tungsten Football Jig 3/8 oz: http://bit.ly/2FDQ3o1
Color Shown: Green Pumpkin Blue
Also Recommend: Green Pumpkin Black, Green Pumpkin Chartreuse
-Z-Man TRD BugZ: http://bit.ly/2oiavEE
Color Shown: Sprayed Grass
Also Recommend: Hot Snakes, Green Pumpkin

Favorite Finesse/Football jig Rod…
Rod- G Loomis GLX 844C MBR: http://bit.ly/2gqziwT
Reel- Shimano Aldebaran MGL HG: http://bit.ly/2fdX1Uy
Line- 30 lb Power Pro Maxcuatro: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- 12 lb Sunline Assassin: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

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

Budget Combo…
Rod- St. Croix Bass-X 7’1″ Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2r0xWAs
Reel- Shimano SLX 150 HG: http://bit.ly/2NfdOnk
Line- Sunline Assassin Fluorocarbon 15 lb: 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…

Spring Swimbait Bite Is On! Big Bass Attacking Glide Baits!

We found the bass! No light rods today, its all swimbaits and heavy tackle! We knew going in that we’d probably catch a bunch of fish on the big bait so instead of throwing our favorite glide bait (S-Waver 200) we decided to mix it up and find out what else they would eat. Let’s see if these bass will eat a Baitsanity Explorer, Storm Arashi Glide, or G Ratt Sneaky Pete. (Spoiler Alert: THEY DO!) Spring swimbait fishing with glide baits can be incredible, let us show you how to be successful as we catch some nice Clearlake bass.

Glide Baits have a remarkable ability to trigger a feed response in bass. Learning how to use them to your advantage can change your Spring fishing. These baits naturally draw larger than average bass due to their size (drawing power) but if you don’t know what to do when those fish appear, it can be incredibly frustrating! Pay close attention to the guy’s hands as they twitch and work the baits to trigger a feed response and convert these bass from casual followers to aggressive biters.

We’re all struggling to adapt during these difficult times. The virus is causing lake closures, fishing bans, and a whole range of difficult circumstances for anglers. If you’re still able to get out on the water and want to maximize your limited time with a shot at a giant bass, the glide bait could be your best bet for success.

Below is a breakdown of the baits, equipment, and component upgrades the guys used to find success today. Stock hardware on most of these baits is severely lacking, you absolutely want to upgrade both the hooks and split rings to avoid bend outs when you hook the fish of a lifetime.

The Baits…
-Storm Arashi Glide (Threadfin Shad): http://bit.ly/2nHdrL1
Other Great Colors- Oikawa Mesu, Bluegill, Rainbow Trout)
-Baitsanity Antidote Slow Sink (Shad): http://bit.ly/2ztUk9z
Other Great Colors- Summer Shad, Killer Shad
-G-Ratt Sneaky Pete 7.5 (Hitch): http://bit.ly/2RYCPFe
Other Great Colors- Green Perch, Baby Trout
-S Waver 200 (Light Trout): http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh
Other Great Colors- Bluegill, Warden Hitch

Open Water GlideBaits (Not Used Today)…
-Baitsanity Explorer: http://bit.ly/33bQyxY
-Deps Slide Swimmer 250: http://bit.ly/2AfXQnF
-Gan Craft Jointed Claw 230: http://bit.ly/2fLjSnm

Hardware Upgrades…
Split Rings- Owner Hyperwire Size 5 or 6: http://bit.ly/2aTH3f1
Hooks- Owner ST-56 (3X Strong) Size 1: http://bit.ly/2cVg7xW

Tim’s High-End Combo…
Rod- Megabass Destroyer 7’11” Onager: http://bit.ly/2wVOSbY
Reel- Shimano Tranx 300 HG: http://bit.ly/2kYsvRw
Line- 80 lb Power Pro Maxcuatro Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- 30 lb Sunline FC100 Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2O4UElB

Matt’s Budget Combo…
Rod- Dobyns Fury 806H: http://bit.ly/2bGvlVV
Reel- Shimano Tranx 300 HG: http://bit.ly/2kYsvRw
Line- 80 lb Power Pro Maxcuatro Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- 35 lb Sunline FC100 Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2O4UElB

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…