Easy Baits For Fishing Small Lakes And Ponds Ft. Jesse Kroetch (Tactical Family)

Jump in the boat with Tactical Family member, Jesse Kroetch, for a fun day of fishing! He's exploring several small lakes in the Pacific Northwest and we get to tag along for the ride! He's got great tips about how to fish these smaller bodies of water, and catches a ton of fish along the way!

After visiting the South and fishing with the Tactical crew, Jesse realized just how different the timing is in the PNW versus the rest of the country. To get ahead of the cold water and enjoy some different patterns, he turns to small lakes that warm up quicker. Watch how he employs a chatterbait, a Karashi, and a jig, to catch nearly every fish in the lake!

Below you'll find links to both the baits he was fishing, and 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.

THE CHATTERBAIT...

•ZMan Evo Elite Chatterbait (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3OAGB8y

Color: Bama Craw

•Hog Farmer 4.5" Spunk Shad: https://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Color: Green Pumpkin Magic

THE KARASHI...

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

Color: Wagin Oikawa KS

THE JIG...

•Dirty Jigs Pitchin Jig (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2amL3of

Color: Brown Craw

•MissileBaits DBomb: https://bit.ly/2d2dVlt

Color: California Love

CHATTERBAIT COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis IMX Pro 883C BJR: http://bit.ly/2QurcHi

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

Line– Sufix Advance Fluorocarbon (17 lb): https://bit.ly/3pF7HBK

KARASHI COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 6'8" Light: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

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

Line– Daiwa Hidden FC (7 lb): https://bit.ly/3ILKXH0

JIG COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis GLX 7'3" Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/4jR2cHm

Reel– Shimano Chronarch MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2n8DghB

Line– Sufix Advance Fluorocarbon (17 lb): https://bit.ly/3pF7HBK

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

These Unique Baits Catch Fish All Spring!

Come along with Tim for a day of bass fishing! Tim is fishing the Tennessee River for the first time in a while, and has to build a pattern as he goes! Watch how he starts with the big bait, then drops down to a midsize, and ends with finesse. He utilizes key confidence baits to get bit throughout the day, and you'll be surprised which bait catches the big ones!

The key to Spring bass fishing is being willing to adapt. With everything from a Karashi to a Magdraft on deck, Tim is ready to adjust to the conditions. Pay close attention to not only what he caught fish on, but what he was prepared to switch to, as this paints a clear picture of Tim's Spring confidence baits.

Below you'll find links to all the baits discussed in the video. We've included the exact colors he was using, 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.

BIG SWIMBAITS...

•Megabass 8" Magdraft: https://bit.ly/2mc8bfK

Color: White Back Shad

•Baitsanity Chimera Shad: https://bit.ly/44XiYvW

Color: Gizzard Shad

•Spro Chad Shad: https://bit.ly/3AqivoQ

Color: Bone

CHATTERBAIT...

Bait– Jack Hammer Chatterbait (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2popvj6

Color: Green Pumpkin Shad

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

Color: Ghost Minnow

UNDERSPIN...

•Xzone 4.75" Swammer: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Color: Tennessee Shad

•Owner Flashy Swimmer: https://bit.ly/2e8O4Y7

Size: 5/0, 1/4 oz

KARASHI...

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

Color: HT Ito Wakasagi KS

BIG SWIMBAIT COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Victory SB Ranger: https://bit.ly/3f4tcEb

Model: 7'10" Heavy Fast

Reel– Shimano Tranx 300: https://bit.ly/40QzQ7b

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (80 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Sunline Saltimate Tunageat (30 lb): https://bit.ly/47MCfkR

UNDERSPIN COMBO...

Rod– Dobyns Xtasy 754: https://bit.ly/36fIHCg

Model: 7'5" Heavy

Reel– Daiwa Tatula 150: https://bit.ly/33X5Zfr

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

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (15 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

KARASHI COMBO...

Rod– Cashion Icon 7' Light: https://bit.ly/3mLIIes

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

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

Leader– Sunline Super FC (7 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

Megabass Karashi: Why This Little Bait Could Take Over Bass Fishing!

The Megabass Karashi is changing Bass Fishing! This finesse bait is drawing reaction strikes in bass that we've never seen from any other bait this size! From the action it creates, to the way fish respond, this bait is rapidly creating a whole new category in bass fishing!

The Karashi is a finesse bait and you'll need to adapt your gear to fish it effectively. Whether you prefer bait finesse gear or spinning tackle, it will take a light rod to get the action from this lure that bass can't resist. The bait comes stock with size 10 hooks, drastically smaller than anything we're used to. But don't let the size fool you, this bait will catch BIG fish!

Below you'll find links to the Karashi, our favorite colors, as well as the rod and reel combos we've used to fish it effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of the items.

THE MEGABASS KARASHI...

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

Natural Colors: HT Setsuki Chiayu, GP Flying Gorilla

Bold Colors: GLX Frozen Pink, GP Clear Lime Chart

Matt's Favorite Color: HT Ito Wakasagi KS

Tim's Favorite Color: Kasumi Ito KS

HOOK AND SPLIT RING UPGRADES...

•Owner Hyperwire Split Ring: https://bit.ly/2v8ArBX

Size: 1

•Owner ST–36 Treble Hook: https://bit.ly/2cWpeyw

Size: 10

•Owner ST–26 Treble Hook: https://bit.ly/3URHlrP

Size: 10

MAIN KARASHI COMBO...

Rod– Cashion Icon 7' Light: https://bit.ly/3mLIIes

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

Line– Daiwa Hidden FC (7 lb): https://bit.ly/3ILKXH0

HIGH END KARASHI COMBO...

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

Size: 6'3" Ultralight

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

Line– Daiwa Hidden FC (7 lb): https://bit.ly/3ILKXH0

SPINNING KARASHI COMBO...

Rod– Megabass Destroyer P5 Baby Plugging: https://bit.ly/2B7NyFj

Size: 7'2" Light

Reel– Shimano Vanford 2000: https://bit.ly/2gu84t7

Line– Sunline Super FC (6 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

4 Techniques That Always Catch Bass In Fall!

Come along for a day on the water with Tim! He recently had a tough day on this lake and instead of giving up, he came back to dial it in. Watch as he quickly adapts to the water conditions, builds 4 unique patterns, and walks you through all of this decision making along the way.

From offshore electronics fishing, to shallow flipping, this video is a testament to how many ways you can catch fish in the Fall. It would have been easy for Tim to settle in to a single pattern and catch fish, but after his recent struggle, he was on a mission to identify multiple patterns and catch a variety of fish.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits he fished throughout the day. We've included details on sizes, colors, as well as the rods and reels he used to fish them effectively.

STROLLING...

•Hog Farmer 4" Stroll Shad: https://bit.ly/3ALs7OI

Color: Blizzard Gizzard

•Dirty Jigs Guppy Head: https://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

Size: 3/16 oz, 3/0 Hook

FREE RIG...

•XZone Adrenaline Craw Jr (3.5"): https://bit.ly/3ebTO5h

Color: Green Pumpkin Blue

•Hayabusa HD Round Bend: https://bit.ly/3EzvYwE

Size: 3/0

•Reins Slim Dropshot Weight: https://bit.ly/3trRvVU

Size: 1/4 oz

KARASHI...

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

Color: HT Setsuki Chiayu

TOPWATER...

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

Color: Sexy French Pearl

STROLLING COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 6'10" MH Ex Fast: https://bit.ly/2osaj3q

Reel– Shimano Exsence A 3000: https://bit.ly/2iMtscV

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

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (8 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

FREE RIG COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis GLX 822C JBR: https://bit.ly/3MWhET3

Reel– Shimano Metanium 70 DC HGA: https://bit.ly/49al91d

Line– Sufix 131 Braid (20 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF

Leader– Sunline Super FC (12 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

KARASHI COMBO...

Rod– Cashion Icon 7' Light: https://bit.ly/3mLIIes

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

Line– Daiwa Hidden FC (7 lb): https://bit.ly/3ILKXH0

TOPWATER COMBO...

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

Model: 7' Medium Regular

Reel– Daiwa Steez SV TW: https://bit.ly/3wXZ9Jb

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (20 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Sufix Advance (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! It's all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here...

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