Tag: treble hook

Advanced Jerkbait Tricks For Cold Water Bass Fishing

As cold nights set in and temperatures around the country drop, bass begin acting in peculiar ways. Yes, some of them continue to ambush baitfish in the shallows when they can find it, but many are shifting toward Winter haunts. As these fish gather near outside structures their feeding habits begin to change and the way you target them should as well.

If you live in the Southern half of the country your fish are still feeding aggressively in warmer water than our Northern brethren are currently experiencing. Your fish are most likely actively corralling baitfish in the backs of creeks and coves, feeding voraciously several times each day. During these times an aggressive jerkbait with maximum flash and movement is the key to consistent success. You need to distract these fish from the 1000’s of real prey so they will target the single, injured minnow that you are presenting.

For those in the Northern half of the country, Winter is fast approaching. Many are already seeing freezing temperatures and water temperatures are beginning to plummet. This cold snap marks one of your best opportunities of the year for a giant bass! While many anglers shy away from the cold, you are the stand out who carries on and will be rewarded. When you’re targeting bass in cold water (below 50 degrees) flash becomes less important, the bait’s ability to suspending in place will be the triggering mechanism to make your fish bite.

Below you’ll find links to both styles of jerkbait, the gear we use to throw them, and the terminal tackle we use to modify and perfect this presentation. All links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

If you Could Only Have One Jerkbait…
Bait- Megabass Vision 110: http://bit.ly/2j31TKb
Colors: HT-Ito Tennessee Shad or GP Pro Blue

Aggressive Jerkbaits…
Shallow- Jackall Rerange 110: http://bit.ly/2ge0qED
Colors: Blue Pearl Shad, Silver Shad, Hollow Minnow
Shallow- Lucky Craft Flash Pointer SP: http://bit.ly/2aHz588
Colors: Bone Pro Blue, American Shad, Aurora Black
Midrange- Jackall Rerange MR: https://bit.ly/2CbWr6X
Colors: Hollow Minnow, Silver Shad, Ghost Wakasagi, Blue Pearl Shad

Suspending Cold Water jerkbaits…
Small- Megabass Vision 110 Jr: http://bit.ly/2OeAFBf
Colors: Ito Tennessee Shad, Mat Shad, GG Deadly Black Shad
Standard- Megabass Vision 110: http://bit.ly/2j31TKb
Colors: GP Pro Blue 2, Mat Tenn Shad, Killer Kawaguchi
Deep- Megabass Vision 110+1: http://bit.ly/2iGYOCX
Colors: GP Pro Blue, Mat Shad, GP Skeleton TN
Extra Deep- Megabass Vision 110+2: http://bit.ly/2BLQIBA
Colors: Mat Shad, Ito Tennessee Shad, GP Pro Blue

Hook and Split Ring Upgrades…
Split Ring Replacement- Owner Hyperwire Black (Size 2): http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX
110 Replacement Hook- Gamakatsu Finesse Nano Treble (Size 5): http://bit.ly/2dWWAut
110 Junior Replacement Hook- Gamakatsu 1X Black (Size 8): https://bit.ly/3oSXVXp

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

Alternative Reel: Shimano Curado 70 MGL K: https://bit.ly/3jdrMqa

Mid-Range Jerkbait Combo…
Rod- Shimano Curado 6’10” Medium: http://bit.ly/2gUWTft
Reel- Shimano Curado 70 MGL K: https://bit.ly/3jdrMqa
Line- Sunline Assassin 12 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

Budget Jerkbait Combo…
Rod- St. Croix Bass X 6’8″ medium: http://bit.ly/2r0xWAs
Reel- Shimano SLX MGL 70: https://bit.ly/3gIUCgJ
Line- Sunline Assassin 12 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

Other Great Jerkbait Rods…
-Megabass Orochi XX 6’11” Jerkbait Special: http://bit.ly/2OSVNwH
-Megabass Destroyer Oneten Special: http://bit.ly/2wVOSbY
-G Loomis IMX Pro 812 JBR: http://bit.ly/2QurcHi
-St Croix Legend Elite 6’10” Medium: http://bit.ly/2z2qdHc
-Shimano SLX 6’10” Medium: http://bit.ly/2L3wppO

Related Jerkbait Videos…
Fall Jerkbait Fishing! Everything You Need To Know! (2020): https://youtu.be/mLkjULrvQFA
Winter Jerkbait Fishing- Tricks To Get More Bites (2019): https://youtu.be/_eOGx2ZXkzY

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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If you plan to do any shopping, using our links before doing your shopping at Tackle Warehouse is the single greatest way to support us! You won’t be able to even see a difference but they’ll know you’re one of us!

#bassfishing #Jerkbait #Winterfishing

Lipless Crankbait Tricks To Catch Bigger Bass This Fall

Lipless crankbaits catch giant bass! They are incredible producers when fished around shallow grass and vegetation but are equally effective in deep water. You can keep your lipless fishing simple and you’ll catch a lot of fish this Fall, or you can jump down the rabbit hole with us into a whole different world of lipless fishing where we’ll teach you how to use different baits, styles, and modifications to catch more fish!

Many anglers think of a lipless as a bait to cast out and wind back. A simple “chuck and wind” is effective but there is so much more you can do with these baits. From hopping bottom in deep water, to ripping grass in the shallows, the possibilities are almost endless. Tim is a lipless fanatic with the fish catches to back what he’s teaching. If you want to take it to the next level, pay close attention to the details. From sink rates to color selection to hook tricks, Tim is giving away all the details in today’s video.

All of the baits described in the video are linked below. The links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. We’ve included our favorite colors, the equipment we use to throw them, and the hook and gear upgrades we use to land more of the fish we hook.

If you could only have one…
-Lucky Craft LV-500: http://bit.ly/2aAUUbd
Color: American Shad

Lipless Cranks…
-Lucky Craft LV-500: http://bit.ly/2aAUUbd
Favorite Colors: American Shad, Ghost Minnow, Spring Craw
-6th Sense Quake 70: http://bit.ly/2Kxt4zm
Favorite Colors: Chrome Threadfin, Shad Hammer, Delta Craw
-Jackall TN-70 + TN-50: http://bit.ly/2lqAwjh
Favorite Colors: Super Shad, SG Threadfin, RT Escape Craw
-Strike King Red Eye shad 2 Tap: http://bit.ly/2gmACC5
Favorite Colors: Delta Red, Silver TN Shad, Smoky Chrome Blue
-Damiki Tremor: http://bit.ly/2fVt8H6
Favorite Colors: American Shad, Black Holo, Soft Shell
-Cotton Cordell Super Spot: http://bit.ly/2y3K210
Favorite Colors: Chrome Blue, Royal Red, Copper Craw

Blade Baits…
-Damiki Vault: http://bit.ly/2rnO7e2
Favorite Colors: Black Holo, Real Shad
-Jackal Keeburn: http://bit.ly/2or8sy0
Favorite Colors: Clear Shad, Silver

Hook and Hardware Upgrades…
Gamakatsu EWG (Size 4): http://bit.ly/2cZrsbY
Owner ST-56 (Size 4): http://bit.ly/2cVg7xW
Owner Hyperwire Split Rings (Size 3-4): http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX
Owner STX-38 Zo Wire (Size 6-8): http://bit.ly/2oNIeCD

Our Favorite Lipless Combo…
Rod- G Loomis IMX Pro 845 CBR: http://bit.ly/2og0BmK
Reel- Shimano Bantam 150 XG: http://bit.ly/2H44yjG
Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 30 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 15 lb Mono: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Affordable Lipless Combo…
Rod- G Loomis E6X 845 CBR: http://bit.ly/2G5Bc86
Reel- Shimano SLX DC XG: http://bit.ly/2LWzw2Q
Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 30 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 15 lb Mono: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Budget Lipless Combo…
Rod- Dobyns Fury 705 CB (7′ Med Heavy Cranking): http://bit.ly/2bGvlVV
Reel- Shimano SLX HG: http://bit.ly/2NfdOnk
Line- Sunline Assassin Fluorocarbon 15 lb: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

NEW Tactical Bassin Apparel…
TacticalBassin Reaper Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2TwBWs7
TacticalBassin Shadow Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2FVD9Rs
TacticalBassin Sun Shirt: http://bit.ly/2TvFMBD
TacticalBassin Hooded Sun Shirt: http://bit.ly/38cVi9G
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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 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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If you plan to do any shopping, using our links before doing your shopping at Tackle Warehouse is the single greatest way to support us! You won’t be able to even see a difference but they’ll know you’re one of us!

#bassfishing #crankbait #lipless

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

NEW Tactical Bassin Apparel…
TacticalBassin Reaper Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2TwBWs7
TacticalBassin Shadow Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2FVD9Rs
TacticalBassin Sun Shirt: http://bit.ly/2TvFMBD
TacticalBassin Hooded Sun Shirt: http://bit.ly/38cVi9G
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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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If you plan to do any shopping, using our links before doing your shopping at Tackle Warehouse is the single greatest way to support us! You won’t be able to even see a difference but they’ll know you’re one of us!

#fishing #hook #bassfishing

Tackle Organization: How We Store Our Gear – New Ideas!

Its time for serious tackle organization! We’ve all been hit by this unexpected quarantine and we chose to make the best of it. Tim spent a few days dialing in his gear and he’s finally got it perfected. Want to get the maximum number of crankbaits in a small box? Want to mix senkos with hooks while avoiding any concerns of rust? Tired of your different hooks mixing together every time you run in rough water? This is for you!

Tim started playing with the Edge boxes when they first came out but it wasn’t until the quarantine that he really jumped in. The Edge Terminal box offered storage solutions unlike anything else. By individually compartmentalizing all his small hooks he has avoided the never-ending struggle of hooks mixing together. The box itself resists rust and was a no-brainer with all the free time to organize hooks. From there he began finding niches for all of his tackle storage needs.

Below is a breakdown of some of Tim’s favorite boxes for different techniques. The links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions. If you’ve been considering upgrading your tackle organization, we’re very happy with these boxes so far.

Edge Boxes…
Terminal Tackle- https://bit.ly/2SuzhOm
Standard 3700 size- http://bit.ly/2t3uHMR
Deep 3700 size- https://bit.ly/3dbdbby
Thin Boxes (Awesome Space Saver)- https://bit.ly/2VX5eAL

Stowaway Waterproof boxes…
Treble Hook Storage – Standard 3700: http://bit.ly/2fvjcFB

Custom Divider Boxes…
Standard Box- Deep Diving Crankbaits: http://bit.ly/2XCbMnb
Thin Box- Lipless Cranks/Blade Baits: https://bit.ly/3fdjgpE

Bass Mafia Bags For Loose Storage…
Money Bag Plus – 3 Pocket Bag: https://bit.ly/2Yz6tIl
Money Bag 13×16: http://bit.ly/2P059cO

NEW Tactical Bassin Apparel…
TacticalBassin Reaper Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2TwBWs7
TacticalBassin Shadow Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2FVD9Rs
TacticalBassin Sun Shirt: http://bit.ly/2TvFMBD
TacticalBassin Hooded Sun Shirt: http://bit.ly/38cVi9G
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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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If you plan to do any shopping, using our links before doing your shopping at Tackle Warehouse is the single greatest way to support us! You won’t be able to even see a difference but they’ll know you’re one of us!

#bassfishing #tackle #storage