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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

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Equipment We Recommend…
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#bassfishing #Summer #nightfishing

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…

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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
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Favorite Wire Cutters: http://bit.ly/2soB34k
Favorite life jacket: http://bit.ly/2odXXIP
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Hero8 Camera: http://bit.ly/37hVTX4
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Frabill Net: http://bit.ly/2FNdnQr
Lure Retriever: http://bit.ly/2TLTJc6
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#Clearlake #Topwater #Frogfishing

Summer Fishing a Senko and Jig For Clear Water Bass

We’re targeting shallow water bass, in heavy cover, in crystal clear water. Flipping and pitching is easy with heavy tackle but what do you do when the water is clear? We’ve downsized our gear, switched to light line, and are going deep in the cover in search of a big bite! In the afternoon we switch our attention to offshore fish, targeting them with finesse swimbaits, and have an awesome day! Come along for the fun!

These smallmouth are behaving just like largemouth. They’ve moved up into shallow reeds and are feeding on baitfish. By switching to light line Matt and Cobi are able to get consistent bites but getting the fish out of the cover proves to be a challenge. Its a fine line between getting bit and being able to get them out. The guys employed a variety of techniques to catch these fish. Initially the plan was to fish a senko and a jig but the anglers quickly realized a finesse swimbait would be another key tool.

Below you’ll find links to the baits and equipment used in the video. We’ve also included a value combo for those anglers who are finesse fishing on a budget. The links go direct to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

Stick Bait…
Bait- Yamamoto Senko 5″ (Watermelon black Red Flake): http://bit.ly/2axAmNS
Hook- Owner Jungle Wacky Weedless (1/0): https://bit.ly/2VKZl9U

Jig…
Bait- Keitech Tungsten Football (Green Pumpkin Blue): http://bit.ly/2FDQ3o1
Trailer- Big Bite Twin Tail Grub (Tilapia): http://bit.ly/2qS1YtE

Cobi’s Screwhead…
Bait- Megabass Spark Shad 3″: http://bit.ly/2XcLZk4
Head- Megabass Okashira Screw Head (1/16 oz): http://bit.ly/2EpluSA

Matt’s Finesse Swimbait…
Bait- Keitech 4″ Easy Shiner (Crystal Shad): http://bit.ly/2bxJK6H
Hook- Dirty Jigs Guppy Head (1/8 oz 1/0 Hook): http://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

Matt’s High-End Senko Combo…
Rod- G Loomis Conquest 842C MBR: http://bit.ly/2iL1PAY
**Switch to the 843C if you plan to Wacky AND Texas Rig**
Reel- Shimano Aldebaran MGL HG: http://bit.ly/2uQ4oH8
Line- Sunline Assassin 10 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

Finesse Swimbait Combo…
Rod- G Loomis NRX 852S JWR: http://bit.ly/2dX9zjv
Reel- Shimano Exsence 3000: http://bit.ly/2iMtscV
Line- Power Pro Braided Line 10 lb: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b
Leader- Sunline Sniper 6 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

Screw head Combo…
Rod- Megabass Destroyer Flyssa: http://bit.ly/2B7NyFj
Reel- Shimano Exsence 3000: http://bit.ly/2iMtscV
Line- Power Pro Braided Line 8 lb: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b
Leader- Sunline Sniper 5 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

Budget Finesse Spinning Combo…
Rod- Shimano Intenza 7’6″ Light: http://bit.ly/2s7kaQn
Reel- Shimano Ultegra 2500: http://bit.ly/2nfApml
Line- Sunline Sniper 8 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2nfApml

Budget Finesse Casting Combo…
Rod- Shimano SLX 6’10” Medium: http://bit.ly/2L3wppO
Reel- Shimano SLX HG: http://bit.ly/2NfdOnk
Line- Sunline Assassin 12 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm
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What we wear…

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

#Summer #senko #bassfishing

How To Catch Bass When Its HOT! (Its Easy)

Its HOT!!! Let’s go fishing! If you know where to look you can catch a ton of Summer time bass despite the heat! Matt demonstrates where bass go on hot days, catches a bunch of them along the way, and gives critical tips on how their movements change as the sun moves overhead and the mercury rises. If you’re tired of struggling this Summer and want to know how to power fish your way to success, this is for you!

Summer success is all about targeting shadows. Of course you can pull up to a run of docks and find fish underneath, but are there other shadows you should be targeting? Today Matt targets a variety of shadows you’re probably overlooking. As the sun shifts across the sky the shadows come and go but if you know where to look, you’ll find hungry bass lurking.

The key to success today was a combination of topwater and flipping/punching with creature baits. Matt was constantly adapting to get the maximum number of bites. He chose a popping frog over a traditional shape to maximize his time in the waning morning shadows. Next he adapted his creature bait selection to avoid short strikes.

All of the baits used in today’s video are broken down below. We’ve also included links to Tim’s dock video, as well as the rods/reels Matt was using. We’ve even included a budget combo that can be used for frogging AND flipping. The links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

Tim’s Dock Video: https://youtu.be/fIL-08k-z8Y

Frogs…
Today’s Frog- Spro Bronzeye Poppin Frog 60: http://bit.ly/2hKsO0g
Color: Leopard
Alternative Frog- River2Sea Bully Wa 2: http://bit.ly/2axyR2a
Color: Little Allen, Ghost

Flipping Baits/Gear…
Bait- Strike King Rage Craw: http://bit.ly/2uoqsLJ
Colors: JuneBug, Falcon Lake Craw
Bait- Reaction Innovations Spicy Beaver: http://bit.ly/2MPuma1
Colors: Green Pumpkin, Tramps Stamp
Hook- Owner Jungle Wide Gap 4/0: http://bit.ly/2sBsR1Z
Weight- Swagger Tungsten Flipping Weight 1 oz: https://bit.ly/2X35Jtl
Peg Stop- P Line Punching Peg: https://bit.ly/2BEUG1S

Matt’s Flipping Combo…
Rod- Shimano Expride 7’11” Extra 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

Budget Frog/Flip 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

What we wear…

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

#Summer #topwater #bassfishing

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
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Equipment We Recommend…

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Favorite Pliers: http://bit.ly/2tfxFvw
Favorite Split Ring Pliers: http://bit.ly/2fT4Qw0
Favorite life jacket: http://bit.ly/2odXXIP
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#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
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Equipment We Recommend…

#bassfishing #topwater #squarebill

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

Finesse Swimbaits For GIANT Summer Bass! (Michigan Road Trip)

Come along for a day of fishing for BIG bass with little swimbaits. The guys face brutal conditions (post front and COLD wind in the middle of Summer) but the fish don’t care. The giants start biting right away and with some exploring and fine tuning the guys are able to catch an incredible bag of Summer time Smallmouth!

The guys are out on the road exploring new water. Today they dropped in on unfamiliar lake with a goal of locating big summertime bass. It took no time at all to catch two giant bass but the duo didn’t stop there, they continued to adapt and explore new areas making sure they maximize their time on the water. They used a variety of unique baits and colors to continue getting bit through the wind and changing conditions.

Below is a breakdown of the baits the guys were using. We included sizes, weights, and colors since they differed from some of our typical offerings. We’ve found on multiple occasions that these brighter, bolder colors work exceptionally well on smallmouth, especially in the wind. In addition to the baits we’ve included links to the exact gear as well as a few budget offerings. The links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

Primary Swimbait…
-TacticalBassin Finesse Swimbait Head 1/2 oz (Tennessee Shad): http://bit.ly/2Pqrq3n
-Keitech 3.8 and 4.3″ Fat Swing Impact (SunGill): http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v
Other Bold Colors: Electric Bluegill, Chartreuse/Blue, Male Perch

Tim’s Big Fish Swimbait…
-Megabass Dark Sleeper 3.8″ (Wakasagi) 3/4 oz: http://bit.ly/2TyR1GT

Senko…
-Yamamoto 5″ Senko (Green Flash): http://bit.ly/2axAmNS
-Owner Sniper Finesse Neko Hook (Size 1): http://bit.ly/2kfdv37

Matt’s 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 12 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

Tim’s Senko Combo…
Rod- G Loomis NRX 852S JWR: http://bit.ly/2dX9zjv
Reel- Shimano Exsence 3000: http://bit.ly/2iMtscV
Line- Power Pro 10 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b
Leader- Sunline Sniper 6 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

Budget Finesse Swimbait Combo…
Rod- Shimano SLX 6’10” Medium: http://bit.ly/2L3wppO
Reel- Shimano SLX 150 XT XG: http://bit.ly/2BRTYL8
Line- Sunline Assassin Fluorocarbon 12 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…

#Summer #swimbait #bassfishing

Summer Crankbait Fishing: Best Baits, Modifications, and Colors (GIANT Fish Hooked!!)

Summer bass fishing with crankbaits can be incredible! Today the guys locate a school of hungry fish and start getting bit on every cast! The feeding frenzy is intense and seems like it will never end. When the bite finally slows Matt pulls out his crankbait boxes and shows his favorite baits, how to tune them, adjust hardware, and choose color but is interrupted when Coop sets the hook on a GIANT!

While today’s target species were hard to come by (the passing thunderheads mixed with sweltering periods of bluebird skies were not helping), the crankbait fishing for White Bass was intense! We’ll never know what Coop was tied into as his drag was screaming but it goes to show the drawing power and excitement that can be had with a deep crankbait during the Summer months. If you haven’t tried throwing a crankbait, the time has come. This pattern will work all the way through Fall and anyone can do it.

Below is a list of the baits Matt showed in the video (including color recommendations) along with the hooks and equipment the guys were using. Additionally Matt has included a budget rod/reel combo option for those that want to dabble with the technique without buying expensive equipment. The links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

Today’s Cranks That Caught Fish…
Matt- Tactical DD 75 Crankbait (Metallic Shad): http://bit.ly/37dclbX
Coop- Strike King 6XD (Powder Blue/Chartreuse): http://bit.ly/2ery44M

The Baits In Matt’s Crankbait Boxes…

-Tactical DD 75 Crankbait: http://bit.ly/37dclbX
Favorites: Metallic Shad, Mirrored Minnow, DD Minnow

-Strike King 6XD: http://bit.ly/2ery44M
Favorites: Powder Blue/Chartreuse, Chartreuse Sexy Shad

-Strike King 10XD: http://bit.ly/2gHT4F0
Favorites: Sexy Blue Back Herring, Powder Blue Back Chart

-Megabass Big M 7.5: https://bit.ly/2yHmm4R
Favorites: Blue Back Chart, Yuzu Shad

-Azuma Z Boss 22 and 25: http://bit.ly/2poLKUC
Favorites: Hot Mess, Grand Shad

-Spro Little John Super DD: https://bit.ly/2yGt62O
Favorites: Natural Herring, Chart Blue, Spooky Nasty

-6th Sense Cloud 9 C25: http://bit.ly/2BQ4uDs
Favorites: Blue-Treuse Shad, Sexified Chartreuse Shad

Hook and Split Ring Upgrades…
-Owner Hyperwire Split Rings(Size 4 or 5): http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX
-Owner ST-36 Trebles (Size 1/0): http://bit.ly/2cWpeyw
-Owner ST-56 Trebles (Sizes 4,2,1): http://bit.ly/2cVg7xW
-Gamakatsu EWG (Size 4, 2): http://bit.ly/2cZrsbY

Matt’s Crankbait Combo…
Rod- G Loomis IMX Pro 968 CBR Heavy: http://bit.ly/2og0BmK
Reel- Shimano Curado 200K: http://bit.ly/2tHewEh
Line- Sunline Assassin 17 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

Coop’s Crankbait Combo…
Rod- Shimano Zodias 7’6″ Medium Heavy Glass: http://bit.ly/2cgmMAe
Reel- Shimano Tranx 200 HG: http://bit.ly/2Tv0yCy
Line- Sunline Assassin 15 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

Budget All-Around Crankbait Combo…
Rod- Dobyns Fury 7′ MH Crank: http://bit.ly/2bGvlVV
Reel- Shimano SLX 150 XT HG: http://bit.ly/2BRTYL8
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
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Equipment We Recommend…

#Summer #crankbait #bassfishing

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Matt’s Wobble Head Combo…
Rod- Shimano Zodias 7’5″ Heavy: http://bit.ly/2cgmMAe
Reel- Shimano Curado 150 DC HG: http://bit.ly/2yHtsp4
Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 65 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 20 lb Mono: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

What we wear…

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

#Summer #bassfishing #Chickamauga