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Ever wondered why some docks hold all the fish and others are a bassless wasteland? Tactical Bassin’ lets you in on all the secret strategies for picking the right docks this summer and picking them quickly. Break down an enormous row of docks this summer and don’t waste time fishing the docks that won’t hold the giant bass we are all after.
What have you been missing? What's the deal with spybaits? Do they really work? Will they work for you? Matt answers these questions and more in this detailed "how to" video on spybait and spinbait fishing.
For those that are unfamiliar, spybait fishing is a japanese technique that is slowing taking off in the American market. It relies on the aggressive nature of bass to hunt down the bait based on the vibration of two small blades. If you want a bait that will catch reaction fish and finesse fish at the same time, look no further than the spybait.
Gear Shown In This Video...
Jackall iProp: http://bit.ly/2bPkTJj
Spinbait 80: http://bit.ly/2oeVG1m
Spinbait 90: http://bit.ly/2nhw56N
Replacement Hooks...
Owner St-36 Size 8 and 6: http://bit.ly/2cWpeyw
Spinning Combo for Spybait Fishing...
Rod- zodias 7' Medium Light: http://bit.ly/2jOUXAO
Reel- Ultegra 2500: http://bit.ly/2nfApml
Line- 10 lb Braided Line: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- 8 lb Mono: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9
Casting Combo for Spybaits...
Rod- NRX 852C JWR: http://bit.ly/2hedqsq
Reel- Aldebaran 50: http://bit.ly/2fdX1Uy
Line- 15 lb Braided Line: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- 10 lb Mono: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9
Come along with Matt as he throws Alabama Rigs on Clearlake during the Prespawn for hungry Spring Bass!
The Alabama Rig is an amazing way to catch Springtime bass as they bulk up for the spawn. The A-rig lets you cover water quickly while picking off both big bass and small bass at once. There are very few lures that appeal to all sizes of bass like the Alabama Rig does.
Gear Shown In The Video...
Matt Allen Swimbait Head: http://bit.ly/29RrTYN
Flash Mob Jr. A-Rig: http://bit.ly/2bgDGNu
Our favorite custom 6 wire Rigs (bladed or standard): Email pandabaits@gmail.com for pricing
Main Baits - Keitech: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v
Dummy Baits - Little Dipper: http://bit.ly/2brnU5I
Owner CPS Spring (Medium): http://bit.ly/2b2YgDf
Alabama Rig Setup...
Rod- Dobyns 784: http://bit.ly/2ab2kRX
Reel- Chronarch MGL: http://bit.ly/2n8DghB
Line- 65 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- 20 lb Mono: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9
Price Point A-Rig Setup...
Rod- Exage 7'2" Heavy: http://bit.ly/2mGp1Vc
Reel- Casitas: http://bit.ly/2geKxsp
Line- 65 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- 20 lb Mono: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9
Tim Smashes the schooling fish on Clearlake and gives some great tips on the top baits to throw around shallow bait balls. Watch these bass jumping out of the water to catch the shad!
Schooling bass become incredibly aggressive and at times, it seems will eat just about anything. But even when they're blowing up on topwater and chasing shad onto the shore, there are a few key baits that will consistently catch the better fish. Below is a breakdown of the baits Tim recommends throwing around schooling bass in shallow water.
Gear Shown in the Video...
Alabama Rig (Bladed): http://bit.ly/2bgDGNu
Alabama Rig (Unbladed): http://bit.ly/2j6F1Nz
Matt Allen Swimbait Heads: http://bit.ly/29RrTYN
Keitech Baits for the Rig: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v
Staysee 90 Jerkbait: http://bit.ly/2dBzMmz
Pointer 78 DD Jerkbait: http://bit.ly/2e0sQj7
BladeRunner Underspin: http://bit.ly/29UVegz
Coolbaits Underspin: http://bit.ly/2boS7QA
Lake Fork Flutter Spoon: http://bit.ly/2mrsdUv
Replacement Hook for Spoon: http://bit.ly/2cWpeyw
5" Senko Electric Shad or Natural Shad: http://bit.ly/2axAmNS
1/0 Wacky Hook: http://bit.ly/2aKGmHM
Zoom Super Fluke: http://bit.ly/2aqys0H
River2Sea Rover: http://bit.ly/2acSVea
Super Spook: http://bit.ly/2diThgH
Rico Popper: http://bit.ly/2f7gink
When the bass begin targeting shad or other bait fish in shallow water, its prime time to catch a big bass! Get ready to experience one of the best patterns you've ever seen by implementing the techniques Tim discusses in this video.