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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Catching Big Slab Crappie From My Dock!

Giant Slab Crappie! We don't have to go far, they're all around our dock! The fish are schooling around the pilings and feeding aggressively on small shad. They'll eat a variety of baits but we figured out the biggest fish like to eat the float and fly. Come along as JD and I throw light line and ultralight bass tackle for crappie and bass.

Big slabs can be caught on any cheap crappie jig but we've demonstrated in previous crappie videos (links below) that your odds of catching the really big ones goes up exponentially when you use higher quality lures. Flies and hair jigs consistently out produce crappie jigs and small swimbaits like keitechs are far superior to traditional curly tail grubs. If your goal is bigger crappie, don't be afraid to pick up some of your finesse bass tackle and give it a try!

Today's video was all about having a good time. JD is doing a great job of learning the techniques and we're glad you could come along for the fun! If you're interested in any of the gear we were using in today's video, we've linked them below. The links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see close up photos and descriptions of each item. We also linked some of our previous crappie and float n fly videos. 

Our Favorite Crappie Baits... 

-Spro 1/16 oz Phat Fly (Grey Ghost): http://bit.ly/2mboisG

-Thill Stealth Mini Float Bobber: http://bit.ly/2EYoXWa

-Thill Bobber Stops: http://bit.ly/2CJz1F0

-Cumberland Pro Lures 1/16 oz Float-N-Fly: http://bit.ly/2o9PE63

-Keitech 2.8" Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

-Acme Tackle 1/4 oz Kastmasters: http://bit.ly/2PtUwi3

Tim's Hair Jig Combo... 

Rod- G Loomis Trout Series 901: Source Locally

Reel- Shimano Stradic FL 1000: http://bit.ly/35Bufnb

Line- Sunline Sniper Fluorocarbon 4 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

Budget Bass / Crappie Combo... 

Rod- Shimano Convergence 7' Medium Light: https://bit.ly/3euARZO

Reel- Shimano Sedona FL 1000: http://bit.ly/2wgh50Z

Line- Sunline Sniper Fluorocarbon 4 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

Crappie Videos... 

How To Catch Huge Slab Crappie: https://youtu.be/WjDVpQ4aTsc

Huge Slab Crappie On Every Cast!: https://youtu.be/cBpu1suTnno

Float N Fly Video... 

The Float N Fly Just Got Easier!: https://youtu.be/oqZfnRkIvc0

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Awesome Bank Fishing With 3 Tips To Catch More Bass While Pond Fishing

Tim got access to an awesome pond! He's walking the shore with son JD and friend Caleb and they're catching nice bass! Come along for really good fishing with a glide bait, small swimbait, senko, and more. Fishing from shore allows you to fish unique angles that boats can't reach. Tim has a few tips that will make it even easier the next time you're on the bank. 

Tim starts off fishing with an S-Waver. The idea being that glide baits have incredible drawing power, pulling fish up from great distances. Best case scenario, you'll catch a giant, but even if you don't you're likely to see what is lurking in the depths as they come up to examine the bait. Tim's next trick is to focus on smaller swimbaits in bluegill and panfish colors. 

While every pond's ecosystem is different, almost all of them contain panfish. You simply can't go wrong with a bluegill imitator. You may find that white or flashy colors will work but unlike most large bodies of water, its always smart to start with bluegill imitators rather than shad imitators. When Tim switches to the senko he shares his 3rd trick for maximizing his time on the water. 

When shore fishing its often important to make long casts to maximize your fishing area. At the end of a long cast it can be really difficult to detect bites, especially with weightless presentations. Tim recommends switching your finesse rod to "high visibility" (Neon) line so that you can see the bites instead of feeling them. 

Pond fishing is often overlooked and with the current shelter in place around the country, its more likely than ever that you're pond hopping to catch a bass. Use these tips the next time you do and you'll be surprised by the results. Below is a breakdown of all the baits (in order of appearance) as well as Tim's top 3 Pond Fishing/Bank Fishing combos. 

The Baits... 

GlideBait- S-Waver 168 (Light Trout): http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh

Chatterbait- Evergreen JackHammer 3/8 oz (BHite Delight): http://bit.ly/2popvj6

Chatterbait Trailer- Keitech 3.8" Fat Swing Impact (Sungill): http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Senko- Yamamoto 5" Senko (Green Pumpkin): http://bit.ly/2axAmNS

Hook- Owner Twist Lock Hook 3/0: http://bit.ly/2cYZ3rM

Dropshot- Roboworm 6" Straight Tail (Marten's Madness): http://bit.ly/2asZyH3

Hook- Owner Mosquito Light Size 1: http://bit.ly/2zQVKx3

Weight- Swagger Tungsten 1/8 oz Pencil: http://bit.ly/2UY7cgx

Swimbait- Keitech 4.8" Fat Swing Impact (TW Ghost Shad): http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Hook- Owner Flashy Swimmer 5/0 with 1/4 oz: http://bit.ly/2e8O4Y7

Swimbait- 4.3" Fat Swing Impact Keitech (Sun Gill): http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Head- TacticalBassin Finesse Swimbait Head 3/8 oz: http://bit.ly/2Pqrq3n

Tim's All-Around Casting Combo... 

Rod- St. Croix Bass X 7'4" Medium: http://bit.ly/2r0xWAs

Reel- Shimano SLX HG: http://bit.ly/2NfdOnk

Line- 50 lb Power Pro Maxcuatro Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader- 16 lb Sunline FC100: http://bit.ly/2O4UElB

Tim's Small Swimbait/Chatterbait Combo... 

Rod- Shimano Zodias 6'10" Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

Reel- Daiwa Tatula 150: https://bit.ly/33X5Zfr

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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Windy Day Swimbait Fishing From Shore!

Come along with Matt throwing big swimbaits for giant smallmouth! Matt breaks down the water, explains his decisions, and gives some great tips for controlling your baits and line in the wind. 

Big smallmouth are the best! Catching them from the bank is even better! Go figure the best bite of the day came while he was on the phone. The key to getting bit in this video was location. Matt selected a bank that was wind blown, had a corner where baitfish could be trapped, and offshore cover to allow the bass to ambush their prey more easily. 

Below is a breakdown of the gear Matt was using in the video...

S-Waver 168: http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh
Owner ST-56 Treble Hook size 2: http://bit.ly/2cVg7xW
Owner Hyperwire Size 4 Split Rings: http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX

Rod- G Loomis GLX 853C JWR: http://bit.ly/2gqziwT
Reel- Shimano Curado 70 7:1 RATIO: http://bit.ly/2apmDJt
LINE- 65 lb Sufix 832: http://bit.ly/2ae93Ji
Leader- 18 lb Maxima Ultragreen Mono: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Camera Setup...
GoPro Hero 6: http://bit.ly/2HIutxo
Chesty Mount: http://bit.ly/2agrEXH

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