INSANE FISHING! So Many Giant Striper!!!

Come along for the craziest multi-species fishing we've done in a long, long time! Matt decided to go chase Striped Bass for a change of pace and had no idea what he signed up for! He landed on a MEGA SCHOOL of GIANT Striper and the bite was so good he finally had to quit!

These fish were dialed in on big baits! Matt downsized a few times and it just wasn't happening. He focused his attention on a combination of jigging spoons, flutter spoons, and swimbaits to get the big fish in the school fired up. The bigger the bait, the more likely the big fish would eat it!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits he was using, along with some of the gear 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. 


THE BAITS...

-Blade Runner Duh Spoon (1 3/4 oz): http://bit.ly/2aKVLlG

Color: UV Sierra


-Nichols Mini Mag Flutter Spoon: http://bit.ly/2IBHjx7

Color: Bombshell Shad


-Bacca Burrito 6" Swimbait: https://bit.ly/3p5SkiW

Color: Tactical Shad


Bait- Megabass MagDraft Freestyle: http://bit.ly/3bRG3Wi

Color: White Back Shad

Head- Blade Runner Weedless Head: https://bit.ly/3AJMida

Size: 1 oz


JIGGING SPOON COMBO... 

Rod- St. Croix Legend Elite 7'4" Heavy: http://bit.ly/2z2qdHc

Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

Line- Sunline FC Fluorocarbon (20 lb): http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm


FLUTTER SPOON COMBO...

Rod- Megabass P5 Tequila Baccarac: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

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

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


BIG SWIMBAIT COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano SLX 7'8" Heavy: http://bit.ly/2mGp1Vc

Reel- Shimano Tranx 300 (HG): http://bit.ly/2kYsvRw

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro (80 lb): http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader- Sunline Saltimate (35 lb): https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2


SMALL SWIMBAIT COMBO... 

Rod- Halo KSII Elite 7'5" Heavy: https://bit.ly/36wC5UF

Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

Line- Sunline Super FC (20 lb): http://bit.ly/2p7fxju


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... 

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

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Blade Bait And Spoon Fishing Tricks For Fall Bass

Blades and spoons are amazing fish catching lures! The trouble is, you have to know how to use them. As bass corral shad and other baitfish, these baits become major players. While the spoon is typically focused around deep water fishing, with modern advances the blade bait can be used both deep and shallow. Here are the details you need to know... 

Blade baits have come a long way in recent years. With more advanced baitfish shapes and lifelike color patterns these baits have become shallow water slayers during the cool and cold water  months. When it comes to spoons, we use both jigging and flutter spoons. Jigging spoons are best fished quickly and aggressively around deep schooling bass that are on the move, while flutter spoons can be used more methodically. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits from each category, including our favorite weights and colors for each. We've also included relevant hook and hardware upgrades where applicable. Finally, we've included our exact rod and reel combos for each style, as well as a budget-friendly alternative. All the links to directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 


BLADE BAITS...

-Damiki Vault 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2rnO7e2

Colors: Holo Ayu, Flash Gill, Cyber Purple, Real Shad


-Megabass Dyna Response 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2R7FlvL

Colors: Gill OB, Ito Hiuo, Jukucho Shad


-Jackall Keeburn 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2or8sy0

Colors: Silver, Clear Shad


-Damiki Vault Tail Spinner: http://bit.ly/2or9wlu

Colors: Black Holo, holo Ayu, Real Shad


-Blade Runner Blade: http://bit.ly/2XMNoQj

Colors: Natural Shad, Chartreuse White


SPOONS... 

-Blade Runner Duh Spoon 1 3/4 oz: http://bit.ly/2aKVLlG

Colors: Electric Chicken, Morning Dawn, Sierra


-Nichols Flutter Spoon 1 1/8 oz: http://bit.ly/2ICAGKL

Colors: Purple Threadfin, Blueback HD, Silver Chrome


DAMIKI VAULT HOOK UPGRADES... 

-Split Rings- Owner Hyperwire: http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX

Sizes: 2 and 3

-Hooks- Owner STX-38: http://bit.ly/2oNIeCD

Size: 6

-Bladed Hook- VMC Bladed: http://bit.ly/2oqWODi


DUH SPOON HOOK UPGRADE... 

-Owner ST-56 (Size 2): http://bit.ly/2cVg7xW


FLUTTER SPOON HOOK ADDITION... 

Stopper- VMC Sinker Stop: https://bit.ly/38XLQd4

Swivel- Spro Power Swivel (Size 4 or 6): http://bit.ly/2ay0p7d

Treble- Owner ST-36 Feathered (Size 2): http://bit.ly/2m7XrAx


TIM'S BLADE BAIT COMBO... 

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

Reel- Shimano Aldebaran MGL (HG): http://bit.ly/2fdX1Uy

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 30 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9


"BANG FOR THE BUCK" BLADE BAIT COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Curado 6'10" Medium: http://bit.ly/2gUWTft

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

Line- Sunline Super FC 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm


BUDGET BLADE BAIT COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano SLX 6'10" Medium: http://bit.ly/2mGp1Vc

Reel- Shimano SLX 70 MGL: https://bit.ly/3gIUCgJ

Line- Sunline Super FC 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm


"BANG FOR THE BUCK" SPOON FISHING COMBO...

Rod- Shimano Zodias 7'5" Medium heavy: https://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

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

Line- Maxima Ultragreen 18 lb: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9


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... 

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

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Flutter Spoon Tricks You Need To Try This Fall! (Everything You Need To Know)

A flutter spoon is an incredible tool during the Fall transition. As bass ambush baitfish, the true potential of the spoon begins to shine. Its slow, tantalizing fall mimics a wounded baitfish better than any other bait. When smaller fish are busting baitfish near the surface, the giant bass you're searching for are down below waiting to gobble up a flutter spoon. 

Technique is key with the flutter spoon. There is a reason some anglers swear by these spoons and others curse them. Pay close attention to how Tim pumps the rod and works the bait. Every detail matters when presenting these big spoons. As you go up in size, technique will matter more and more. Stinger hooks also become critical. 

Tim shows his method for adding a sliding stinger to the nose of the spoon toward the beginning of the video. Stingers increase you hookup ratio dramatically and when you use a sliding setup your hookup to land ratio will sky rocket. As an added bonus, you can hook multiple fish at once with this modification as well. 

Below are a breakdown of the baits and equipment Tim discussed in the video. The links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. We've included our favorite gear as well as some lower cost options for the budget-minded angler. 

Matt's Mapping Video: https://youtu.be/aMUZUY2KWpw

Spoons... 

Lake Fork Flutter Spoon: http://bit.ly/2kMPIrG

Nichols Lake Fork Flutter Spoon: http://bit.ly/2ICAGKL

Ben Parker Magnum Flutter Spoon: http://bit.ly/2ImXDlW

Strike King Sexy Spoon: http://bit.ly/2uYUjsC

River2Sea WorldWide Spoon: https://bit.ly/3if0grP

Favorite Colors... Bar Fish, Magic Shad, Blueback HD, Purple Threadfin, Blueback Herring

Hook Upgrades... 

Ultra Sharp- Owner ST-36 Trebles: http://bit.ly/2cWpeyw

Extra Strong- Owner ST-56 3X Trebles: http://bit.ly/2cVg7xW

Feathers- Owner ST-36 Feathered Treble: http://bit.ly/2m7XrAx

Stinger Rigging... 

Stopper- Peg X Bobber Stoppers: https://bit.ly/32aJG6J

Swivel- Spro Power Swivel Size 4 or 6: http://bit.ly/2ay0p7d

Split Ring- Owner Hyperwire Size 4: http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX

Hook- Owner ST-36 Size 2: http://bit.ly/2cWpeyw

Stinger Hook and Split Ring sizes for different size spoons... 

4" Spoon- Split Ring- Size 4, Hook- Size 2

6" Spoon- Split Ring Size 5, Hook- Size 1

8" Spoon- Split Ring Size 6 or 7, Hook- Size 1/0 or 2/0

Crankbait Rods That Double As Spoon Rods... 

Shimano- Zodias 7'6" Glass: http://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

Dobyns- Champion XP 805 CB: http://bit.ly/29OVD4V

G Loomis- IMX Pro 906 Crankbait: http://bit.ly/2og0BmK

Best "Bang For the Buck" All-Around/Spoon Combo... 

Rod- Shimano Expride 7'6" MH: http://bit.ly/2czPlZl

Reel- Shimano Curado DC HG: http://bit.ly/2yHtsp4

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

Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 20 lb: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Budget Spoon Combo... 

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

Reel- Shimano SLX DC XG: http://bit.ly/2LWzw2Q

Line- Power Pro Braided Line: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 20 lb: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9


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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