How To Catch Bass When Its HOT!

It's HOT outside! But that's good news for bass fishing! Hot temperatures put bass in predictable locations and we're going to show you how to target them! With just a few simple baits you can catch fish all through the heat of Summer!

Whether you prefer fishing shallow or offshore, Summer heat will help you catch more fish. Shallow fish move into shadows (we'll explain this in–depth in the video) and deep fish make room to let the giants feed. We target them during periods of high sun using large profile baits in likely locations. Summer fishing is easy once you apply this approach!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and equipment recommended in the video. We've even included our favorite colors for each bait. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

RELATED VIDEOS...

Wobble Head Jigs: https://youtu.be/VaemJazLEkA

PUNCHING BAITS...

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

Colors: Black Shadow Flare, Black/Blue, Tilapia Magic

•Big Bite Baits BFE: https://bit.ly/2Ce0tf7

Colors: Hematoma, Tilapia

PUNCHING COMPONENTS...

Hooks– Owner Jungle Wide Gap: https://bit.ly/2sBsR1Z

Size: 4/0

Weights– Swagger Tungsten Vader Flippin: https://bit.ly/2NjDYtV

Size: 1 oz - 1.5 oz

Bobber Stop– VMC Sinker Stop: https://bit.ly/38XLQd4

FROGS...

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

Colors: Gill, White, Olive Chartreuse

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

Colors: Killer Gill, Nasty Shad, Natural

SWIMBAITS...

•River2Sea Tactical Wake 210: https://bit.ly/3aV6peA

Colors: Tactical Shad, Copper Carp, Chrome Gill

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

Colors: Pro Blue Chart, White Back Shad, Ghost Shad Solid

DEEP DIVING CRANKBAIT...

•Azuma Z Boss 22: https://bit.ly/2poLKUC

Colors: Grand Shad, Goldie Lox, Hot Mess

•River2Sea Tactical DD 75: https://bit.ly/37dclbX

Colors: Chartreuse Blue, Summer Minnow, Metallic Shad

WOBBLE HEAD JIG...

Head– Pivot Point Football: https://bit.ly/2jOY1Ns

Sizes: 1/2 oz (4/0), 3/4 oz (5/0)

Bait #1– Xzone Adrenaline Craw: https://bit.ly/3ebTO5h

Colors: Junebug, TW Dark Junebug

Bait #2– Netbait 4" Paca Slim Craw: https://bit.ly/3QhEpRe

Colors: Junebug, Tilapia Magic

THE JIG...

Jig– Dirty Jigs 1/2 oz Pitchin': https://bit.ly/2amL3of

Color: The Go To

Trailer– Reaction Innovations Sweet Beaver: https://bit.ly/29W3RZW

Color: Green Pumpkin Red

WAKEBAIT COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Victory 7'10" Heavy: https://bit.ly/3f4tcEb

Model: SB Ranger

Reel– Shimano Tranx 300 HG: https://bit.ly/2kYsvRw

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro 80 lb Braid: https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Sunline Saltimate 30 lb Shock Mono: https://bit.ly/3WqDIJp

FROG COMBO...

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

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

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

DEEP CRANK COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis IMX Pro 968 CBR: https://bit.ly/2FQj6CZ

Reel– Shimano Tranx 200A HG: https://bit.ly/2Tv0yCy

Line– Sunline Crank FC 15 lb: https://bit.ly/3fohguC

BUDGET DEEP CRANK COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Intenza 7' Medium Glass: https://bit.ly/2QADLTq

Reel– Shimano SLX XT 150 (HG): https://bit.ly/2BRTYL8

Line– Sunline Super FC 15 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 hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

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

Frog Fishing Tricks – 5 Modifications That Catch More Fish!!

Frog Fishing Is Awesome! These Tricks Make It Even Better! Its topwater time and today we're showing you some of our favorite frog modifications to catch more fish with a frog. From rattles, to body styles, to weights and more... these are the tricks you can use to make your frog stand out and get more bites!

Heavy cover frog fishing will blow your mind! The first time a bass explodes through cover to get your frog, you're hooked for life. Traditionally, frogs didn't have a great hookup ratio but we've learned how to change that through years of trial and error. Today we're showing you all the simple tricks you can use to get more bites and catch more fish. 

Below you'll find links to our favorite frogs by style, as well as the components we use to modify them, and the rods we fish them with. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

FAVORITE FROGS BY STYLE...

Open Water– River2Sea Bully Wa 2: https://bit.ly/2axyR2a

Colors: Little Allen, Ghost, TW Bluegill

All Around– Bobby's Perfect Frog: https://bit.ly/3rHCOsQ

Colors: Hot Mess, Pine Frog, Bluegill

Straight Retrieve– SPRO Flappin Frog: https://bit.ly/37ljzM8

Colors: Albino, Nasty Shad, Killer Gill

Poppin– Jackall Gavacho: https://bit.ly/2L7KsWS

Colors: White, Black Gill, Chart Strike Gill

Small– Jackall Kaera: https://bit.ly/2Fz6SA3

Colors: Glitter Hasu, Glitter BlueGill

Oversize– Spro King Daddy: https://bit.ly/2h0LCYd

Colors: Killer Gill, Navy Seal

Bladed– Spro Blade Frog 65: https://bit.ly/3MEGiGk

Colors: Killer Gill, Natural Green

Plopping– Teckel Sprinker: https://bit.ly/2rmnqSI

Colors: Bone, Hologram Bone, Pearl White

BRAID FOR FROG FISHING...

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

Smooth Line– Sufix 131 (65 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF

Small Frog Line– Power Pro V2 Super Slick (50 lb): https://bit.ly/3vSwa6Z

BLADE MODIFICATION COMPONENTS...

Blades– Owner Flashy Swimmer Replacement Kit: https://bit.ly/429YXk7

Screw– Owner CPS Spring (Medium): https://bit.ly/2b2YgDf

Split Ring– Owner Hyperwire (Size 4): https://bit.ly/2v8ArBX

JIG RATTLES...

Glass– Harline 5MM: https://bit.ly/2ttLkMF

Plastic– Skirts Unlimited: https://bit.ly/3xro58S

External– R2S Phat Frog Kit: https://bit.ly/45BefRL

FAVORITE FROG FISHING COMBO...

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

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

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

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

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

Reel– Shimano Tranx 150 (HG): https://bit.ly/42eFij3

Line– Power Pro Braid (65 lb): https://bit.ly/2aFg46b

SMALL FROG COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Legend Tournament 7'4" Heavy: https://bit.ly/3Iow9KV

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

Line– Sufix 131 Braid (50 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF

BUDGET FROG FISHING COMBO...

Rod– Shimano SLX 7'2" Heavy: https://bit.ly/2mGp1Vc

Reel– Shimano SLX A 150 (HG): https://bit.ly/2NfdOnk

Line– Power Pro Braid (65 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

Where Do Bass Go After They Spawn? (And How To Catch Them!)

As bass finish spawning they move out to deeper water. This move begins one of the most predictable times of the year, and fish catching becomes really easy! Despite this, there are always anglers who misunderstand the transition and struggle. We're going to show you how these fish move and how to get ahead of them so you can consistently catch fish, instead of struggling through the transition! 

Once bass back away from the shore they typically rest for a few days before beginning their transition. The pattern they follow differs a little depending on if you're in a highland reservoir, lowland reservoir, natural lake, or moving water but the concepts apply equally to all of these locations. Once the bass have recuperated they typically split. Some turn around and re-enter the shallows, while others run the pre-spawn stops in reserve on their way to outside, offshore structures. 

Depending on the type of fishery you're on, the baits can differ dramatically. The concept however, is to focus your time on faster moving, reaction baits. Below you'll find a list of Tim's top baits for the different fisheries. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

LARGE SWIMBAITS... 

-Megabass Magdraft (6" and 8"): http://bit.ly/2mc8bfK

Colors: White Back Shad, Albino Pearl Shad

-River2Sea S-Waver 200: http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh

Colors: Warden Hitch, Light Trout

CRANKBAITS...

-Strike King 6XD: http://bit.ly/2ery44M

Colors: Sexy Blue Back Herring, Sexy Shad

-Tactical DD Crankbait: http://bit.ly/37dclbX

Colors: Metallic Shad, Mirrored Minnow

TOPWATER... 

-Evergreen Shower Blows 125: http://bit.ly/2zIkqUH

Colors: Half Mirror Wakasagi, Bone, Full Metal

-Megabass Pop Max: http://bit.ly/2qqfmm1

Colors: Matte Shad, Megabass Sexy Shad

-SnagProof Bobby's Perfect Frog: https://bit.ly/3rHCOsQ

Colors: Bluegill, Grey Ghost, Hot Mess

SPINNERBAIT... 

Bait- Nichols Hologram Hammered (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3udIU7d

Color: Green Crystal, Silver, Blue Shad

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

Colors: Albino Shad, Sexy Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

SWIM JIG... 

Bait- Dirty Jigs California (3/8 oz): http://bit.ly/2auXfmx

Colors: Crappie, Blue Glimmer

Trailer- R2S D Walker 100: http://bit.ly/2NwqBmz

Colors: PB Red, Shamrock Shad

UNDERSPIN... 

Bait- Keitech 4.8" Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

Hook- Owner Flashy Swimmer (5/0): http://bit.ly/2e8O4Y7

SOFT JERKBAIT... 

Bait- Zoom Super Fluke: http://bit.ly/2aqys0H

Color: Albino, Smokin Shad

Hook- Gamakatsu Finesse Wide Gap (Size 1): http://bit.ly/2aKGmHM

Keeper- Owner CPS Spring (Medium): http://bit.ly/2b2YgDf

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

Grass Fishing! Flukes And Topwater Tricks For Fall Bass Fishing!

Come along as we chase bass in the shallow grass! The baitfish have moved into the shallows and the bass are gorging on them! We're using a combination of flukes, walking baits, and frogs to reach the fish through changing conditions. Be sure to pay close attention to Matt's perspective on color when it comes to topwater lures!

The day starts off with heavy fog, then switches to clear skies, followed by wind, pre-frontal conditions, and ultimately it starts raining. Conditions don't get much crazier than that! Despite it all Matt is able to keep catching fish by adapting his baits and colors with each transition. Fall is an awesome time to be fishing, no matter what the weather throws your way!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and equipment Matt used throughout the day. We've included the exact sizes and colors for each lure, as well as some great budget alternatives for his equipment.

TOPWATER... 

-Evergreen Shower Blows 105: http://bit.ly/2zIkqUH

Color: Skeleton Chartreuse, Bleeding White

-Rapala Skitter Walk: https://bit.ly/37DC2Uz

Color: Shad Translucent, Chrome

FROGS... 

-Jackall Kaera: http://bit.ly/2Fz6SA3

Colors: Glitter Bluegill, Glitter Hasu

-Scum Frog Launch: https://bit.ly/3rOYQIF

Colors: Shad, Bone Yard

FLUKE... 

Bait- Zoom Super Fluke: http://bit.ly/2aqys0H

Color: Smokin Shad

Hook- Gamakatsu Superline 4/0: http://bit.ly/2ac92XG

FROG COMBO... 

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

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

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

FLUKE COMBO... 

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

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

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

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

BUDGET TOPWATER COMBO... 

Rod- St Croix Bass X 7'1" Medium: http://bit.ly/2r0xWAs

Reel- Shimano SLX XT (HG): http://bit.ly/2BRTYL8

Line- Power Pro Braid 40 lb: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

BUDGET FROG COMBO... 

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

Reel- Shimano SLX XT (HG): http://bit.ly/2BRTYL8

Line- Power Pro Braid 50 lb: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

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