SWIMBAIT FISHING FOR BASS | Beginner And Advanced | Baits, Gear, Rigging, Tricks!

A lifetime of knowledge in one video! Matt holds nothing back while sharing when, where, and how to catch the biggest bass of your life with swimbaits! From how big bass position, to bait selection, to rigging, Matt covers everything there is to know about big bait fishing!

Whether you're throwing a swimbait for the first time, wanted to elevate your big bait game, or are just curious about big bait fishing in general, this video is for you! When it comes to swimbait fishing, no one teaches the fine details like Matt.

Below you'll find links to the baits, gear, and equipment. The links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see the details of each item.


BEGINNER BAITS…

•Savage Gear LT Bluegill: https://bit.ly/3pCRab7

Color: Bluegill, Ghost Gill


•R2S S Waver 168: http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh

Color: Bluegill, Light Trout


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

Color: White Back Shad, Albino Pearl Shad


•B5 Line Thru: https://bit.ly/3LLU4pm

Color: Blue Gizzard, Sunny Shad


PADDLE TAIL SWIMBAITS…

•Megabass Magdraft (6", 8", 10"): http://bit.ly/2mc8bfK

Color: White Back Shad, Albino Pearl Shad


•Megabass Magdraft Freestyle: http://bit.ly/3bRG3Wi

Color: White Back Shad, Albino Pearl Shad

Hook: Owner Beast 8/0 (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2ancP66


•Scottsboro Tackle (6", 7"): http://bit.ly/2Oy7CKH

Color: Natural Light, Ol Smokey

Hook: Owner Beast 8/0 (3/4 oz): http://bit.ly/2ancP66


•Keitech Fat Swing Impact (6.8): http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Color: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

Head: Matt Allen Swimbait (3/4 oz): http://bit.ly/29RrTYN


•Bacca Burrito (5" and 6"): https://bit.ly/3p5SkiW

Color: Tactical Shad, Who Dat


•Bacca Burrito Medium Sink (6"): https://bit.ly/3AFcV1t

Color: Tactical Shad, Who Dat, Lemon Lime


•Osprey Tournament Talon (6" , 7"): http://bit.ly/2bqsLS0

Color: Reverse Hitch, Chartreuse Shad

•Little Creeper Fatty Trash Fish: http://bit.ly/2ixaEw2

Color: Chartreuse Shad, Just Shad

Hook: Owner Beast 8/0 (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2ancP66


•Little Creeper 8" Trash Fish: http://bit.ly/2hmXtg1

Color: Chartreuse Shad, Just Shad, LC Hitch

Hook: Owner Beast 10/0 (3/4 oz): http://bit.ly/2ancP66


WEDGE TAIL SWIMBAITS…

•Huddleston 8" Trout: http://bit.ly/2azFTon

Color: Trout, Holdover


•Savage Gear 8" RTF Trout: https://bit.ly/33GROg1

Color: Dirty Silver, Trout


•Huddleston 68 Special: http://bit.ly/2dj5apG

Color: Black Gizzard, Green Gizzard


•Mattlures Hammer Tail Shad: http://bit.ly/2vM8cKF

Color: Light Gizzard, Green Threadfin


•Savage Gear 7" LT Shiner: https://bit.ly/2SDD0Zl

Color: GreenBack, Shad, White


BLUEGILL SOFTBAITS…

•Savage Gear LT Bluegill: https://bit.ly/3pCRab7

Color: Bluegill, Ghost Gill


•Savage Gear RTF 4" Bluegill: https://bit.ly/2xx1zjH

Color: Bluegill, Ghost Gill


•13 Fishing Coalition Gill: https://bit.ly/3pzDsbX

Color: Natural Bluegill, Natural Sunfish

Hook: Owner Beast 10/0 (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2ancP66


•Mattlures Hammertail Bluegill: http://bit.ly/2FsZhA3

Color: Male Bluegill, TW Bluegill


BLUEGILL HARDBAITS…

•Jackall Gantarel: http://bit.ly/2adZI3R

Color: RT Bluegill, RT Ghost Gill


•Baitsanity Gill Glide: https://bit.ly/3F65FxK

Color: Bluegill, Dark Bluegill


•Mattlures Hard Gill: https://bit.ly/3s7pvU2

Color: Spring Male, Summer Male


•Bucca Bull Gill: http://bit.ly/2f1ASHn

Color: Gill, Bone


•Megabass Vatalion: http://bit.ly/367AOxD

Color: GG Wild Gill, GG Gill


MULTI JOINT HARDBAITS…

•Bucca Bull Shad (6", 7"): http://bit.ly/2eJ8gWM

Color: Gizzard Shad, Threadfin Shad


•22nd Century Triple Trout (7", 8"): http://bit.ly/2E8Up5P

Color: Blue Lightning Shad, Bone


•Shimano Armajoint: https://bit.ly/3vFMmrx

Color: N Hasu, ST Purple


GLIDE BAITS…

•Baitsanity Explorer Glide: http://bit.ly/33bQyxY

Color: TW Steelhead, Shad, Trout


•G Ratt Poppa Pete: http://bit.ly/2RYCPFe

Color: Adult Trout 2, Gizzard Shad, Hitch


•Gan Craft Jointed Claw 230: http://bit.ly/2fLjSnm

Color: Clearlake Hitch, Dark Rainbow Trout


•R2S S Waver 168 / 200: http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh

Colors: Rainbow Trout, Warden, Light Trout


•G Ratt Sneaky Pete: http://bit.ly/2RYCPFe

Color: Gizzard Shad, Hitch, GP Hitch


•Storm Arashi Glide: http://bit.ly/2nHdrL1

Color: Threadfin Shad, Oikawa Mesu


•Baitsanity Antidote: http://bit.ly/2ztUk9z

Color: Summer Shad, Shad, Bluegill


•Gan Craft Jointed Claw 178: http://bit.ly/2d5l48K

Color: Clearlake Hitch, Kokanee


WAKE BAITS…

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

Color: Copper Carp, Chrome Gill, Tactical Shad


•PB Rat: https://bit.ly/2OKJZBH

Color: Bone Brown, Brown Black


RELATED VIDEOS…

•How To Rig Swimbaits: https://youtu.be/91EnJ0dGRXg


HARDWARE…

•Single Strand Wire: http://bit.ly/2s0Mh23

Size: 174, 140, 124 lb

•Hyperwire Split Rings: http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX

•Ultrawire Split Rings: http://bit.ly/3bQgswL


SWIMBAIT LINE…

•Power Pro Maxcuatro: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

•Sunline Saltimate Fluoro: https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2


SWIMBAIT RODS…

•13 Fishing Omen Black 8' heavy: https://bit.ly/390GC01

•Savage Gear Squad 8' Heavy: https://bit.ly/3tT8bS2

•Shimano SLX 7'8" Heavy: https://bit.ly/3QbMjvs

•St. Croix Bass X 7'10" XH: https://bit.ly/2r0xWAs


SWIMBAIT REELS…

•Shimano Tranx 300: http://bit.ly/2kYsvRw

•Shimano Curado 300: https://bit.ly/2HbZ3E4

•13 Fishing A3: https://bit.ly/3GLddq8

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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Fall Fishing On The CA Delta! (Tidal Fishing For Largemouth And Striper)

We’re on the CA Delta and the bite is wide open! From Striper to Largemouth, the guys have no trouble putting together a pattern and catching a bunch of quality fish! Come along as Matt explores this tidal system with topwater, swim jigs, and crankbaits!

Its easy to go to your local lake and fish your favorite spots but as Matt illustrates in this video, it can be very beneficial to run likely patterns, even on spots you’ve never been. If you find a lure or technique that is working you can repeat the pattern on other similar spots on your lake or river. Matt and Ninja fished a very basic pattern today, relying on fast moving baits and topwater to cover water and catch Striper, then they turned to a crankbait on rip rap banks to catch quality bass and a Senko to pick off any remaining fish. 

Below you’ll find links to the exact baits and travel gear the guys were using throughout the day. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 


Travel Rod and Tackle Video: https://youtu.be/QEzHeFweerQ


WALKING BAIT...

-Megabass Megadog: http://bit.ly/2VIYoMH

Favorite Colors: Shintaro Natural, Live Shiner, Sexy French Pearl


WAKE BAIT...

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

Favorite Colors: Chrome Gill, Hitch, Tactical Shad


GLIDE BAIT... 

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

Colors: Bone, Powder, Warden Hitch


SWIM JIG... 

Bait- Dirty Jigs California Swim Jig: http://bit.ly/2auXfmx

Color: Citrus Shad, Dirty Shad, Crappie

Trailer- Reaction Innovations Skinny Dipper: http://bit.ly/2bf1uEn

Color: Sexy Shad, White Trash


CRANKBAIT... 

-Jackall MushBob MR: https://bit.ly/3AYyKcB

Color: Kawashima Red Black


SENKO... 

Bait- Yamamoto 5" Senko: http://bit.ly/2axAmNS

Color: Green Pumpkin

Hook- Gamakatsu Weedless Finesse Wide Gap: http://bit.ly/2i57dOP

Size: 1/0


WALKING BAIT COMBO (TRAVEL ROD)... 

Rod- Megabass Triza Dragoon: https://bit.ly/2Glg3au

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

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

Leader- Sunline Saltimate System Shock 30 lb: https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2


CRANKBAIT COMBO (TRAVEL ROD)... 

Rod- Megabass Valkyrie World Expedition: JDM Rod (Non US)

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

Line- Sunline FC Fluorocarbon (12 lb): http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm


BUDGET WAKEBAIT COMBO... 

Rod- Savage Gear Squad 8' Heavy: https://bit.ly/3tT8bS2

Reel- 13 Fishing Concept A3: https://bit.ly/3GLddq8

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


BUDGET CRANKBAIT COMBO... 

Rod- St. Croix Mojo Bass Glass 7'2" Medium: https://bit.ly/2YIxLy5

Reel- Shimano SLX 150 XT (HG): http://bit.ly/2BRTYL8

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


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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NEW TacticalBassin Lures!! Wakebait, Swimbait, and Crankbaits! Full Review!!

River2Sea Tactical Wake 210 Wake bait! Bacca Burrito Swimbait "Tactical Shad"! Plus 6 new colors in the Tactical DD Crankbait! The new baits are here!! We've poured our creativity and knowledge into each of these projects and are so thrilled they've finally arrived! Here's what you need to know!

Our new Wakebait, the R2S Tactical Wake 210, is years in the making. We were on a mission to build a bait that was multi-faceted and that's exactly what we've done! We wanted a lipped, single jointed, soft tailed bait that could be slow crawled, chopped and walked, or steady retrieved with a large "V" wake. This bait excels at all of these retrieves! In the later half of the video we go in-depth on retrieves and actions with the wake bait to help you fish it to its full potential.

The Tactical DD 75 Crankbait is a phenomenal bait for targeting big bass and was specifically designed for cold water cranking. However, we've been surprised by its effectiveness in the warm water months so we're introducing 6 new fish catching colors to help round out the line and add to the bait's effectiveness throughout the year. 

The Bacca Burrito by Bull Shad Swimbaits is a proven fish catcher. When the opportunity arose to help Mike fill a void in his color selection, we jumped in! We both knew instantly what color we wanted added to the line. "Tactical Shad" is reminiscent of both Electric Shad and Tennessee Shad. This color is a staple in our line up and has been catching big bass from the very first color sample!


WAKEBAIT... 

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


CRANKBAITS... 

-R2S Tactical DD 75 Crankbait: http://bit.ly/37dclbX


SWIMBAIT... 

-Bacca Burrito 5" and 6": https://bit.ly/3p5SkiW

FAVORITE WAKE COLORS BY REGION...

North: Chrome Gill

South: Tactical Shad

East: Copper Carp

West: Rainbow Trout


WAKEBAIT COMBO... 

Rod- G Loomis IMX Pro 966: https://bit.ly/3ktZFnF

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

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

Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 30 lb: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9


BURRITO SWIMBAIT COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Expride B 7'7" Heavy: https://bit.ly/32IrXqE

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

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

Leader- Sunline FC100 20 lb: http://bit.ly/2O4UElB


BUDGET CRANKBAIT COMBO... 

Rod- St. Croix Mojo Bass Glass 7'4" MH: https://bit.ly/2YIxLy5

Reel- Shimano SLX 150 XT (HG): http://bit.ly/2BRTYL8

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


BUDGET WAKEBAIT COMBO... 

Rod- Savage Gear Squad 8' Heavy: https://bit.ly/3tT8bS2

Reel- 13 Fishing Concept A3: https://bit.ly/3GLddq8

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


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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Night Fishing Tricks For Summer Bass!

BIG BASS BITE AT NIGHT! If you aren't night fishing in Summer, you're missing a huge opportunity to catch monster fish! When Summer heat gets unbearable, turn to the dark for an opportunity at big bites without the sweltering heat. Here are some tips that break the night fishing mold, to help you catch more fish. 

We've all heard the same things about night fishing. Traditional knowledge like "Fish big worms", "don't forget the rattle", "you have to use a Colorado blade" are constantly passed around like fact. The truth is, night fishing is very similar to fishing in the day. Whites, browns, chartreuses, are all viable color options when night fishing, you just need to figure out what your fish prefer. As a rule of thumb we've found that darker colors work on darker nights (new moon) and brown, white, and chartreuse work better on right nights (full moon). 

Below you'll find links to some of our favorite night fishing baits and gear. We've included our favorite colors for each, as well as the hooks and weights we use, where applicable. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 


FAVORITE JIG... 

Jig- Dirty Jigs No-Jack (3/4 oz): http://bit.ly/2fx8YBI

Color: Black and Blue, Hematoma, Molting Craw

Trailer- R.I. Sweet Beaver: http://bit.ly/29W3RZW

Color: Blank Check, Hematoma, Delicious


FAVORITE WORM... 

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

Color: Junebug, Black Blue Flake

Hook- Owner Jungle Wide Gap (5/0): http://bit.ly/2sBsR1Z

Weight- Swagger Tungsten "Vader" Flippin (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2NjDYtV

Peg- VMC Sinker Stops (Medium): https://bit.ly/38XLQd4


WORMS... 

-Netbait C-Mac: https://bit.ly/2OxtIzR

Color: Junebug, Black Blue Flake


-Zoom Ol' Monster: http://bit.ly/2adPtjs

Colors: Black Emerald, Blueberry, Candy Bug


-Berkley 10" Power Worm: http://bit.ly/2cxomPX

Colors: Black, Black Blue Fleck


-Berkley 12" Power Worm: http://bit.ly/2Xj2IHm

Colors: Black, Black Blue Fleck


TOPWATER... 

-R2S Tactical 210 Wake: https://bit.ly/3aV6peA

Colors: SC Minnow, Tactical Shad


-PB Rat Single Joint 2-Piece: https://bit.ly/2OKJZBH

Colors: White Black, Brown Black, Black


SWIMBAIT...

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

Colors: Pearl White, Unicorn Poop, Threadfin Shad


SWIM JIG... 

Jig- California Swim Jig (3/4 oz): http://bit.ly/2auXfmx

Colors: Alabama Bream, Crappie, Gizzard Shad

Trailer- Gambler Big EZ: https://bit.ly/3axLYRV

Colors: Phantom, New Shad, Gold Rush


CHATTERBAIT...

Bait- Zman Evergreen JackHammer (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2popvj6

Colors: Black Blue, Bruised Green Pumpkin, Green Shad

Trailer- Hog Farmer Spunk Shad (5.5): http://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Colors: Hematoma, Blizzard Gizzard


SPINNERBAIT... 

Bait- Damiki TOT Type 1 (3/4 oz): https://bit.ly/368VED0

Colors: Bluegill, Luxury Gold, Pearl White Plus 

Trailer- Keitech Swing Impact Fat (4.3): http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v 

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Gizzard Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl


CRANKBAIT... 

Bait- Rapala DT 20: http://bit.ly/2BL0UYl

Colors: Citrus Shad, Helsinki Shad, Big Shad


FAVORITE BIG WORM/BIG JIG COMBO... 

Rod- Megabass Orochi XX Braillist: http://bit.ly/2OSVNwH

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

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


BUDGET SWIMBAIT/WAKEBAIT COMBO...

Rod- Savage Gear Squad 8' Heavy: https://bit.ly/3tT8bS2

Reel- 13 Fishing Concept A3: https://bit.ly/3GLddq8

Line- Power Pro Braid (65 lb): http://bit.ly/2aFg46b


BUDGET ALL-AROUND COMBO... 

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

Reel- Shimano SLX 150 (HG): http://bit.ly/2NfdOnk

Line- Power Pro Braid (65 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

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