When water levels start dropping fishing gets tough! That is, unless you know where to look. As water levels fall, bass back away from the shore and suspend in open water. Targeting these suspended bass is one of the biggest mysteries in the sport of bass fishing. Today, we’re going to show you how we do it!
Most reservoirs have some form of Fall draw down. One reservoir will drop a few feet to reach Winter pool, another might drop 150 feet. Regardless of how far the water falls, the bass’ overall behavior is similar in both situations. Once bass begin to suspend most anglers will complain of a tough bite. They go from catching less fish, to catching no fish, to not even being able to see fish on the graph in a matter of days or weeks.
What do you do? You adapt! Today Tim is explaining where he looks for these bass and what he uses to catch them. His method is very simple, employing a handful of consistent lures to coax these open water fish into biting. Below are links to the exact baits (including exact sizes and colors) and some of the gear he uses to throw them. The links go directly to Tackle warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.
Favorite Topwater Baits…
-River2Sea Rover 128: http://bit.ly/2acSVea
Favorite Colors: Abalone Shad, Ghost Minnow, Sooner
-Evergreen Shower Blows 125: http://bit.ly/2zIkqUH
Favorite Colors: Skeleton Chartreuse, American Shad, Bone
-Teckel Kicknocker: http://bit.ly/2nvxkoA
Favorite Colors: Chart Shiner, Lime Ice, Bone
Alabama Rig…
Baits- Keitech 4.8 Fat Swing Impact (TW Shad): http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v
Non Hook Baits- Keitech 3.3 Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v
Rig- G-Funk Cali Rig (Clearlake Camo): http://bit.ly/2nD76fw
Heads- Matt Allen Swimbait Head 3/16 oz: http://bit.ly/29RrTYN
GlideBait…
-R2S S-Waver 168 (Light Trout): http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh
Jerkbait…
-Megabass Vision 110+1 (Pro Blue): http://bit.ly/2iGYOCX
Senko…
Bait- Yamamoto 5″ Senko: http://bit.ly/2axAmNS
Colors: Baby Bass/Natural Shad
Hook- Owner Sniper Finesse (Size 1/0): http://bit.ly/2kfdv37
Dropshot…
Bait- Keitech Easy Shiner 4″ (Electric Shad): http://bit.ly/2bxJK6H
Hook- Owner Mosquito Light (Size 1): http://bit.ly/2zQVKx3
Weight- Swagger Tungsten 3/16 Tear Drop: http://bit.ly/2V2B63h
A-Rig/Glide Bait Combo…
Rod- Shimano Expride 7’2″ Heavy: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL
Reel- Shimano Curado 200K: 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 Topwater/Jerkbait/Senko Combo…
Rod- Shimano Intenza 6’10” MH: http://bit.ly/2QADLTq
Reel- Shimano SLX MGL 70 HG: https://bit.ly/3gIUCgJ
Line- Power Pro Macuatro 30 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 12 lb Mono: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9
Budget Dropshot Combo…
Rod- Shimano Intenza 7′ Medium Light: http://bit.ly/2s7kaQn
Reel- Shimano Nasci 2500 Spinning: http://bit.ly/2g278cC
Line- Power Pro Specra 15 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b
Leader- Sunline Sniper 8 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju
NEW Tactical Bassin Apparel…
TacticalBassin Hat: https://bit.ly/31EYB8W
TacticalBassin Reaper Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2TwBWs7
TacticalBassin Shadow Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2FVD9Rs
TacticalBassin Sun Shirt: http://bit.ly/2TvFMBD
TacticalBassin Hooded Sun Shirt: http://bit.ly/38cVi9G
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Equipment We Recommend…
Minn Kota Ultrex Trolling Motor: http://bit.ly/2vFQypW
Humminbird Solix 15 Electronics: https://bit.ly/35HuPRY
Minn Kota Talons: http://bit.ly/2F0QBSP
Hot Foot Throttle Control: http://bit.ly/2ob4kgO
Loc-R-Bar Boat Security: http://bit.ly/2CMF1NP
Favorite Storage Box: http://bit.ly/2fvjcFB
Favorite Pliers: http://bit.ly/2tfxFvw
Favorite Split Ring Pliers: http://bit.ly/2fT4Qw0
Favorite life jacket: http://bit.ly/2odXXIP
Favorite sunglasses: http://bit.ly/2glE3eN
Hero8 Camera: http://bit.ly/37hVTX4
ElectroSamson Scale: http://bit.ly/2f7QgQ9
Frabill Net: http://bit.ly/2FNdnQr
Lure Retriever: http://bit.ly/2TLTJc6
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