How To Break Down Any Lake And Start Catching Fish!

Come along with Matt and Tim as they break down a new lake! These guys have dropped into a new fishery with zero information and immediately start putting the pieces together to catch quality fish with ease. It really is easy if you know what to look for!

While this lake didn't seem to have giant fish in it, the guys immediately figured out how to catch top quality fish for that lake. Along the way they share how they choose spots, how mapping can help, and the mindset behind their bait selection. This information will help you build a pattern on any lake, anywhere!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and equipment the guys fished throughout the evening. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

TOPWATER...

•Megabass Giant Dog X: https://bit.ly/2yU84eE

Color: Megabass Sexy Shad, Wagin Hasu 2

•Shimano World Pop: https://bit.ly/3sSjJpI

Color: N Smelt

•Reaction Innovations Vixen: https://bit.ly/2rp11nr

Color: Bone

•Shower Blows SB 105: https://bit.ly/2zIkqUH

Color: Skeleton Chartreuse

•Whopper Plopper 90: https://bit.ly/2bsPbQV

Color: Loon

FLUKE...

Bait– Zoom Super Fluke: https://bit.ly/2aqys0H

Color: Smokin Shad

Hook– VMC Redline Wide Gap: https://bit.ly/3m3dn6G

Size: 4/0

SPY BAIT...

•Spro Spin John 80: https://bit.ly/3ycTg9o

Color: Herring Pink

SWIMBAIT...

•Megabass 6" Magdraft: https://bit.ly/2mc8bfK

Color: Ghost Shad Solid

MATT'S TOPWATER COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis GLX 843C MBR: https://bit.ly/2gqziwT

Reel– Shimano Curado 70 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2apmDJt

Line– Sufix 131 Braid (30 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF

Leader– Maxima Ultragreen (15 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae97J9

TIM'S TOPWATER COMBO...

Rod– 13 Fishing Envy Black III 7'1" Medium: https://bit.ly/3KtYZhv

Reel– Shimano Curado 70 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2apmDJt

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro (30 lb): https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Sufix Advance Mono (12 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

MATT'S SPY BAIT COMBO...

Rod– Cashion Icon 6'10" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/3mLIIes

Reel– Shimano Curado BFS: https://bit.ly/2QGRVF2

Line– Sunline Super FC 7 lb: https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

MATT'S SWIMBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Megabass Orochi XX Braillist: https://bit.ly/2OSVNwH

Reel– Shimano Metanium MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro 50 lb: https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Sunline Saltimate 20 lb: https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

Don't Miss The Best Topwater Bite Of The Year! (Late Summer Topwater Tricks)

These 3 tricks will help you catch topwater fish throughout the Late Summer and early Fall! It's easy to overlook this opportunity and most anglers will, but if you know how to adapt your topwater baits this can be the best bite window of the year!

For most anglers, the best topwater of the year has already passed. Now they're focusing their attention on slower presentations. Don't fall into that trap! If you know how to adapt your topwaters (straight retrieve baits, downsized frogs, and micro topwater) you can break into some incredible late season fishing!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and equipment Matt discussed in the videos. We've included our favorite colors for the topwater baits as well as all the rod and reel combos Matt recommended. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

STRAIGHT RETRIEVE TOPWATERS...

•Dirty Jigs Skirtless Buzz: https://bit.ly/2WJ85R3

Size: 1/2 oz

•River2Sea D Walker 120: https://bit.ly/2NwqBmz

Color: PB Red

•Megabass Jamaica Boa Buzzbait (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3iofbiZ

Colors: Full Chart, Hasu, Bluegill

•ZMan Hellraizer Topwater: https://bit.ly/3P0vseM

Colors: Purple Death, Bone

•Teckel Blade Waker: https://bit.ly/2DuYZxU

Colors: Pearl White, Silver Shiner

•Whopper Plopper 110: https://bit.ly/2bsPbQV

Colors: Bone, I Know It

•Whopper Plopper 130: https://bit.ly/2a7ipHL

Colors: TW Bluegill, TW Matte Black

FROGS AND TOADS...

•Spro Bronzeye 65: https://bit.ly/2sz9Qje

Colors: Clear Chartreuse, Killer Gill

•Snagproof Bobby's Perfect: https://bit.ly/3rHCOsQ

Colors: Grey Ghost, Bluegill

•Spro Flappin Frog: https://bit.ly/37ljzM8

Colors: Albino, Killer Gill

WALKING BAITS...

•Evergreen Shower Blows 105: https://bit.ly/2zIkqUH

Color: Full Metal

•Megabass Giant Dog X: https://bit.ly/2yU84eE

Colors: Megabass Sexy Shad, HT Ito Tennessee Shad

•Evergreen JT 115: https://bit.ly/44ZFNz7

Colors: Bone, Flash Wakasagi

FINESSE/BFS TOPWATER...

•Jackall Dera Buzz: https://bit.ly/3pFyzhp

Colors: Black Back Chartreuse, Sexy Ayu

•Jackall Kaera Frog: https://bit.ly/2Fz6SA3

Colors: Glitter Hasu, Glitter Gill

•Owner Cultiva Zip N Ziggy: https://bit.ly/3BTMLuh

Colors: Natural Minnow, Shiner

•Megabass Dog X Jr BFS: https://bit.ly/475zcoD

Colors: Bahama Milk Pearl, Laser Beam

MATT'S TOPWATER COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis GLX 843C MBR: https://bit.ly/2gqziwT

Reel– Shimano Curado 70 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2apmDJt

Line– Sufix 131 Braid (30 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF

Leader– Maxima Ultragreen (15 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae97J9

ALL AROUND MEDIUM TOPWATER COMBO...

Rod– 13 Fishing Meta 7' Medium: https://bit.ly/2NlzZhg

Reel– 13 Fishing Concept C2: https://bit.ly/2NlzZhg

Line– Sufix 832 (30 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Maxima Ultragreen (15 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae97J9

ALL AROUND FROG COMBO...

Rod #1 - Shimano Zodias 7'1" Heavy: https://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

Rod #2 - Shimano Expride 7'3" Extra Heavy: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel– Shimano Metanium MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro 65 lb Braid: https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

BUDGET FRIENDLY TOPWATER COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Bass X 7'1" Medium Fast: https://bit.ly/2r0xWAs

Reel– Daiwa Fuego CT: https://bit.ly/35hugfH

Line– Sufix 832 (30 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Maxima Ultragreen (15 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae97J9

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

This Two Bait Approach Catches Late Summer Bass!

Come along with the guys for a late evening bass fishing session! They're targeting bass around docks and timber, and they've developed a perfect 1 –2 punch for catching these fish. They have two patterns going at the same time and when the bass won't eat one, they eat the other!

We all love throwing topwater this time of year. And if you've jumped on the "Karashi" train lately, then you already know that is one of the most amazing bites you'll ever experience! But a trick we've learned for late Summer is that fishing these baits in tandem (one angler throwing one, one angler throwing the other) really seems to ignite these fish and we can catch almost every fish we get near.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits used in the video. We've also included some of the key combos we were using, especially the Karashi combo where the right setup makes all the difference in how the bait moves in the water. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

KARASHI...

•Megabass Karashi: https://bit.ly/3LwMGS7

Colors: Kasumi Ito KS, GLX Frozen Pink

TOPWATER...

•Evergreen Shower Blows 105: https://bit.ly/2zIkqUH

Colors: Bone, Full Metal

•River2Sea Whopper Plopper 90: https://bit.ly/2bsPbQV

Color: Loon

•Megabass Giant Dog X: https://bit.ly/3JHJd08

Color: Wagin Hasu 2

COOP'S KARASHI COMBO...

Rod– Megabass P5 "Pop X Stick": https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

Reel– Shimano Curado BFS: https://bit.ly/2QGRVF2

Line– Maxima Ultragreen 5 lb: https://bit.ly/2ae97J9

TIM'S SMALL TOPWATER COMBO...

Rod– Megabass P5 "Z Crank Elseil": https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

Reel– Shimano Curado BFS: https://bit.ly/2QGRVF2

Line– Sufix 832 8 lb: https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

TIM'S FULL SIZE TOPWATER COMBO...

Rod– 13 Fishing Envy Black III 7'1" Medium: https://bit.ly/3KtYZhv

Reel– Shimano Curado 70 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2apmDJt

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro (30 lb): https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Sufix Advance Mono (12 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here...

TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

FINESSE TOPWATER and BFS! ( This Topwater Hack Is The Real Deal )

Ready to take your topwater fishing to the next level? This is the way! Whether you're ready to jump on the BFS band wagon or not, learning to adapt smaller topwater baits into your arsenal will elevate your game. In recent years we've seen micro jigs, micro cranks, now we're realizing the benefits of micro topwater.

It's amazing how bass fishing trends come and go. For a long time it was bigger and bigger baits, and while swimbaits will forever have a place in the arsenal, the pendulum is swinging toward smaller profiles for most applications. Due partially to the success of bait finesse in the US market, companies are beginning to bring more smaller topwater profiles to market. As anglers, we're reaping the rewards of this trend and you can too!

Below you'll find links to all the baits Tim discussed in the video, as well as a few others that have really done well for us this year. We've also included some of Tim's favorite BFS combos. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

MIDSIZE TOPWATERS...

•Evergreen Shower Blows 105: https://bit.ly/2zIkqUH

Colors: Full Metal, Half Mirror Wakasagi

•Megabass Giant Dog X: https://bit.ly/2yU84eE

Colors: HT Ito Wakasagi, Wagin Hasu 2

FINESSE WALKING BAITS...

•Shower Blows 77: https://bit.ly/2zIkqUH

Colors: Neon Wakasagi, Full Metal

•Owner Zip N Ziggy: https://bit.ly/3BTMLuh

Colors: Natural Minnow, Shiner

FINESSE WALKING AND STRAIGHT RETRIEVE...

•Megabass Pop X: https://bit.ly/3i9T3sg

Colors: Matte Shad, GG Deadly Black Shad

•River2Sea Whopper Plopper 60: https://bit.ly/2bsPbQV

Colors: Munky Butt, Bone

BFS POPPERS...

•Damiki Umpa 40 Popper: https://bit.ly/42XSQkD

Colors: Ghost Minnow, Mossy Shad

•Rapala Ultralight Popper: https://bit.ly/3FzvsNP

Colors: Chrome, Gold Chrome

FAVORITE POPPER COMBO...

Rod– Megabass P5 Pop X Stick: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

Reel– Shimano Aldebaran BFS: https://bit.ly/3ryXKpR

Line– Sufix 131 Braid (6 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF

HIGH END ALL AROUND COMBO...

Rod– Megabass P5 Bait Finesse: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

Reel– Shimano Aldebaran BFS: https://bit.ly/3ryXKpR

Line– Sufix 131 Braid (10 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF

MID PRICED ALL AROUND COMBO...

Rod– Cashion 6'10" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/3mLIIes

Reel– Shimano Curado BFS: https://bit.ly/2QGRVF2

Line– Sufix 832 Ghost (10 lb): https://bit.ly/3OdBols

BUDGET FRIENDLY BFS COMBO...

Rod– Dobyns Sierra 7' 0 Power (700): https://bit.ly/3C4PWgc

Reel– KastKing Zephyr: https://bit.ly/3cy03ij

Line– Power Pro Braid (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2aFg46b

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz