Early Summer Bass Fishing Tricks! (Incredible Swimbait Fishing!)

Come along for a fun day on the water! Tim is on a road trip through the North and picked a random lake off the map. Watch how he builds several unique patterns and catches a ton of beautiful largemouth and smallmouth on everything from a swimbait to a spy bait!

This is such a fun time of year to be on the water! You can catch fish a variety of ways, as illustrated by Tim's fishing today. When the conditions dictated, Tim caught a bunch of quality fish on the Megabass Magdraft. After a front blew through, he turned to a jerkbait and a spy bait to keep his bite alive. It just goes to show you, if you keep a rod in your hand, you never know what will bite!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits Tim used throughout the day. We've included the exact colors, sizes, and bait modifications, along with the rod and reel combos he used to fish them effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

FINESSE SWIMBAIT...

Bait– Keitech 3.5" Easy Shiner: https://bit.ly/2bxJK6H

Color: Ayu

Head– Dirty Jigs Tungsten Guppy: https://bit.ly/3WCfvSn

Size: 1/4 oz

JERKBAIT...

•Shimano Zumverno 95 SP: https://bit.ly/3Gbzrmw

Color: S Hasu

MAGDRAFT...

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

Color: Borealis Shad, White Back Shad

Hook Upgrade: Owner ST–56: https://bit.ly/2cVg7xW

Size: 2

Weight Upgrade: Tungsten Nail: https://bit.ly/43pxM7o

Size: 3/64 oz

SPY BAIT...

•Duo Realis Spinbait 80: https://bit.ly/3QE27YK

Color: Shiner

FINESSE SWIMBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 7'2" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

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

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

JERKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Megabass P5 Destroyer JDM Oneten Stick: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

Reel– Shimano Aldebaran MGL 50 (HG): https://bit.ly/2fdX1Uy

Line– Sunline Super FC (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

MAGDRAFT COMBO...

Rod– Megabass P5 Destroyer USA Mark 56: https://bit.ly/3wHoXpD   

Reel– Shimano Curado 200 M (HG): https://bit.ly/2tHewEh

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

Leader– Sunline Saltimate (20 lb): https://bit.ly/2O4UElB

SPYBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Megabass P5 Destroyer USA Flyssa: https://bit.ly/3RmuKdN

Reel– Daiwa Exist G LT 2500: https://bit.ly/453vyds

Line– Sunline Super FC (5 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to apparel and merch! See it here…

•TacticalBassin Apparel and Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

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

Flipping, Swim Jig And Frog! This NEW Lake Is Full Of GIANT Bass!

Come along for an amazing day of bass fishing!! We're targeting shallow fish around cover and we find a GIANT! It's not easy fishing in the heat, but when bass like these are willing to eat, it's worth it! From the jig to the frog, this day is going to be wild!

You never know what you'll face when you arrive at a new lake. Today we find ourselves in a maze of shallow cover that goes for miles and miles. In order to break it down quickly we decide to focus on the outside edges of shallow cover. The swim jig kicked us off, the flipping jig got the 9 lber, and the frog wrapped up the day with some fun!

Below you'll find links to all the baits Matt used throughout the day, along with the gear he used to fish them. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

THE FROGS...

•Savage Gear DC Walker Frog: https://bit.ly/2VVjRVl

Color: Bluegill

•SnagProof Zoo Pop: https://bit.ly/484SzxL

Color: Bleeding Shad

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

Color: Navy Seal

SWIM JIG...

•Dirty Jigs 3/8 oz Compact Swim Jig: https://bit.ly/43OSFY1

Color: Tactical Shad

•Storm 3.5" Largo Shad: https://bit.ly/3vxP0NB

Color: Gizzard Shad

FLIPPING JIG...

•Dirty Jigs 3/4 oz No Jack Flipping Jig: https://bit.ly/2fx8YBI

Color: Hematoma

•Netbait 4" Paca Slim: https://bit.ly/3QhEpRe

Color: Black Shadow Flare

FROG COMBO...

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

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

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

FLIPPING COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 7'11" Extra Heavy: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel– Shimano Bantam MGL A (HG): https://bit.ly/2H44yjG

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (65 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

SWIM JIG COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Legend Xtreme 7'4" Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/2wlJQLu

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

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (50 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Sufix Advance Mono (20 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

Post Spawn Transition – Shakey Head Worms And Crankbaits!

This time of year is awesome! Let's catch some fish!! There are bass in all phases of the spawn but in most places, there are some post spawners already transitioning into Summer patterns. We're getting ahead of those fish and targeting them with worms and crankbaits. Let's go!!

Today is a relaxed day as we get ahead of the transition and catch bass that are shifting toward Summer patterns. We're catching them on offshore structure (rock piles and points) with a shaky head, dropshot, and texas rig. Color is key, and paying attention for those subtle bites can completely change the course of your day!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear we used throughout the day. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

TIM'S SHAKY HEAD...

Worm– Netbait T Mac: http://bit.ly/2jndwj9

Color: Bama Bug, Black Grape

Head– Dirty Jigs Pivot Point: http://bit.ly/2jOY1Ns

Size: 3/8 oz, 3/0 Hook

MATT'S SHAKY HEAD...

Worm– Netbait Baitfuel T Mac: https://bit.ly/41rJOer

Color: Junebug

Head– Dirty Jigs Stand Up Finesse: https://bit.ly/3fUYNby

Size: 3/16 oz

TEXAS RIGGED WORM...

Worm– Netbait C Mac 11" Worm: https://bit.ly/2OxtIzR

Color: Junebug

Weight– Gamakatsu G Shield: https://bit.ly/3iQVnLl

Size: 3/8 oz

Hook– Owner All Purpose Soft Bait: https://bit.ly/2QbbdRW

Size: 5/0

DROPSHOT WORM...

Worm– MissileBaits 6" Magic Worm: https://bit.ly/3T7dHgB

Color: MissileMorning

Hook– Owner Cover Shot HD: https://bit.ly/36Gunbf

Size: 2/0

Weight– Tungsten VMC Cylinder Weight: https://bit.ly/43Lun2f

Size: 3/8 oz

THE CRANKBAIT...

•River2Sea Tactical DD75: http://bit.ly/37dclbX

Color: Summer Minnow

SHAKY HEAD COMBO...

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

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

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

Leader– Maxima Ultragreen (12 lb): http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

TEXAS RIG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 7'7" Heavy: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel– Shimano Curado 150 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2TQHwrP

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

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

CRANKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis IMX Pro 906 CBR: http://bit.ly/2og0BmK

Reel– Shimano Bantam MGL A (HG): https://bit.ly/2H44yjG

Line– Sunline Crank FC (12 lb): https://bit.ly/3fohguC

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

The EASIEST Way To Catch MORE BASS!! Chatterbait, Spinnerbait, Crankbait Trick!

Matt catches a ton of fish while demonstrating how the early morning hours can be incredible with a spinnerbait, lipless crankbait, and chatterbait. He teaches as he goes so you can learn to use these baits as a system to maximize your time while bass are moved up for the shad spawn, and he does it all before breakfast! Come along for the chaos and see how easy it really is to catch fish after the spawn!

In the early morning hours the bass are patrolling shallow water in schools, searching for a meal. Any of these lures can catch those fish but there is a trick! By hitting the fish in quick succession and switching quickly between pre-rigged baits, you can keep a school of aggressive fish fired up for long periods of time. The key is continued action... if you let up, the fish will quit. 

This method works for small fish, big fish, and huge numbers of fish. If you're not getting out early and targeting schooling bass, you're missing some of the most intense action of the year! Below you'll find links to the exact baits Matt was using. He's also included some of his other favorites, his favorite colors, and the gear he was using to fish the baits. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

Spinnerbaits... 

Bait #1- Terminator P1 Pro Series 3/8 oz: https://bit.ly/36B34vN

Color: Silver Shiner

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

Color: Electric Shad

Bait#2- River2Sea Bling 3/8 oz: http://bit.ly/2diSwqq

Color: Abalone Shad

Trailer- Storm Largo Shad 4": https://bit.ly/3vxP0NB

Color: Albino

Lipless Crankbait... 

Bait- Jackall TN-70: http://bit.ly/2lqAwjh

Color: RT Scale Minnow

Hook Upgrade- Gamakatsu EWG Size 4: http://bit.ly/2dmxXK8

Chatterbait... 

Bait- Z Man Evergreen Jackhammer 3/8 oz: http://bit.ly/2popvj6

Color: Spot Remover

Trailer- Hog Farmer Spunk Shad 4.5": http://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Color: Blue Gizzard

Other Great Shad Spawn Spinnerbaits... 

-Megabass SV-3 Spinnerbait: https://bit.ly/3lk1SD0

Colors: Hasu, Wakasagi

- Damiki TOT Spinnerbait: http://bit.ly/38cxmD6

Colors: Smelt Shad, Sharp Belly

-War Eagle Nickel Screamin Eagle: http://bit.ly/2w5zoor

Colors: Blue Shad, Silver Shiner

Lipless Combo... 

Rod- G Loomis IMX Pro Lipless 855C: http://bit.ly/2og0BmK

Reel- Shimano Curado 200K (HG): http://bit.ly/2tHewEh

Line- Sunline 15 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

Shimano Spinnerbait Combo... 

Rod- Shimano Zodias 7'2" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/3aeQbYW

Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/34HlAAk

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 40 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader- Sunline FC-100 Shock 16 lb: http://bit.ly/2O4UElB

St. Croix Spinnerbait Combo... 

Rod- St. Croix Bass X 7'3" Medium heavy: http://bit.ly/2r0xWAs

Reel- 13 Fishing 7:1 Concept C2: https://bit.ly/2NlzZhg

Line- Sufix 131 Braided Line 40 lb: https://bit.ly/314VoyF

Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 15 lb: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Chatterbait Combo... 

Rod- G Loomis 883C Bladed Jig: http://bit.ly/2QurcHi

Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/34HlAAk

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 40 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader- Sunline FC-100 Shock 16 lb: http://bit.ly/2O4UElB

Matt's Jet Boat Rigging... 

-Humminbird Helix 9: https://bit.ly/35OP5Sm

-Minn Kota Ultrex 80 lb 45" Shaft: http://bit.ly/2NPTY6c

Want TacticalBassin Gear?  

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

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