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

Don't Miss These 5 Overlooked Topwater Baits! They're Amazing!!

We all dream about topwater strikes! These baits will get you bit! From the standard topwater tricks, to overlooked baits you've likely never heard of, Matt is showing you everything you need to be prepared to catch bass on topwater! Let's go!!

Topwater fishing is amazing! From poppers to walking baits, wake baits to buzz baits, it's hard not to dream about your next topwater bite. However, when other anglers are throwing the same baits as you, it can get tough in a hurry! There are key baits that you need to throw every year, but there are also some hidden gems that no one is using.

Below you'll find links to Matt's favorite baits. We've included our favorite colors for each, as well as some great combos for fishing these baits effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

WALKING BAITS...

•Evergreen Shower Blows (SB 105): http://bit.ly/2zIkqUH

Colors: Full Metal, Bone, Skeleton Chartreuse

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

Colors: Sexy French Pearl, Sexy Shad, Wagin Hasu 2

POPPERS...

•Megabass Pop X: https://bit.ly/3i9T3sg

Colors: Aurora Reaction, GG Deadly Black Shad, Gill

•Duo Realis Popper 64: https://bit.ly/4a1hoMQ

Colors: Ghost Gill, Ghost Minnow, Prism Smelt

WAKEBAITS...

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

Colors: Copper Carp, Tactical Shad, Golden Shiner

•Baitsanity Antidote TUG: https://bit.ly/3Y0MhtS

Colors: Dark Bluegill, Bone, Metallic Trout

HOLLOW BODY FROG...

•Jackall Kaera: https://bit.ly/2Fz6SA3

Colors: Glitter Hasu, Glitter Bluegill, White

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

Colors: Bluegill, Dusk, Shad

BUZZBAIT...

•Dirty Jigs Skirtless Buzz (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2WJ85R3

Colors: Black, Red, Silver

•D&M Easy Roller (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2SCqcmj

Colors: Night Stalker, Red Bug, White Shad

OVERLOOKED TOPWATER BAITS...

•Teckel Blade Waker: https://bit.ly/2DuYZxU

Colors: Silver Shiner, Pearl White, Bluegill

•Jackall Piku Piku: https://bit.ly/399wl59

Colors: Lively Shad, Lively Wakasagi

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

Colors: Bloody Shad, Dark Gill, Bone

•Nomad Chug Norris: https://bit.ly/3wn1zRJ

Colors: Hollow Ghost Shad, Bone

•ZMan Hellraizer: https://bit.ly/3P0vseM

Colors: Ghost Gill, Ghost Shad, Chrome

MATT'S FAVORITE TOPWATER COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis GLX 7' Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/3PmpCqj

Model: 853C MBR

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

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (40 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Sufix Advance (17 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

MID PRICED TOPWATER COMBO...

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

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

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro (40 lb): https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Sufix Advance (14 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

BUDGET TOPWATER COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Bass X 7'1" Medium Fast: https://bit.ly/2r0xWAs

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

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

Leader– Sufix Advance (14 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

Chatterbait VS Swim Jig !! Shallow Water Bass Fishing!

The chatterbait and swim jig are both awesome! Come along for a fun day of fish catching in shallow water! Both the swim jig and the chatterbait are proven fish catchers, but a lot of anglers struggle to understand when to use each style. Today Matt is focusing on these two baits, as well as a frog, to target fish around shallow cover.

For us, the choice between these proven shallow water options is the cover you're fishing around (or through). The chatterbait has amazing drawing power, can cover water quickly, and can be fished erratically. However, it struggles in thick vegetation. The swim jig doesn't have nearly the drawing power, but makes up for it in ability. A swim jig can go anywhere, fish through anything, and gets BIG bites! Add in a frog for good measure and you've got a proven system for shallow water fishing!

Below you'll find links to all the baits and gear we used to target these fish. We've included the exact sizes and colors for each, along with rods and reels Matt used to get these fish out of cover. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

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

NO JACK SWIM JIG...

•Dirty Jigs No Jack Swim Jig (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2d8qUCv

Color: Tactical Shad

•Xzone Swammer 5.5: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Color: Ghost Shad

SWIM JIG...

•Dirty Jigs Swim Jig (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2dIVUMd

Color: Chartreuse Shad

•River2Sea D Walker 120: https://bit.ly/2NwqBmz

Color: Silver Side

COMPACT SWIM JIG...

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

Colors: Blue Glimmer

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

Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl

FROGS...

•Spro Bronzeye 70 Poppin Frog: https://bit.ly/3iVW03I

Color: Killer Gill

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

Color: Olive/Chartreuse, Gill

WAKEBAIT...

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

Color: Golden Shiner

FROG COMBO...

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

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

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

NO JACK SWIM JIG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 7'6" XXH: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

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

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

COMPACT SWIM JIG COMBO...

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

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

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

CHATTERBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Megabass P5 Destroyer Daemos: https://bit.ly/3wHoXpD

Model: 7'2" Medium+ Fast

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

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro (50 lb): https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

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

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

How To Catch Bass During Changing Conditions (Fall Transition On A New Lake)

Come along as the guys explore a new lake! The conditions are changing throughout the day and the guys have to adapt quickly. They're faced with overcast skies, then high sun and heat. They start with heavy current,and end with virtually no flow at all. It's about as bi–polar as conditions can get but the guys adapt and overcome, come along to see how they do it!

These bass are gorging on baitfish and bluegill! The guys come in with no information but immediately see fields of grass and matted vegetation. As a result they start out with a frog and flipping bait, then as conditions get tougher they turn to a soft jerkbait. When flows begin to wain they study the map and fish the narrowest section of the lake where the remaining current is still moving quickly. Changes like this are all about mindset and understanding how fish will adapt to changing conditions. These concepts can be applied to any lake, whether or not you've been there before.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear the guys were using throughout the day. We've even included our exact sizes and colors where applicable. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

THE FROGS...

•Spro Flappin Frog 65: https://bit.ly/37ljzM8

Color: Killer Gill

•Snagproof Bobby's Perfect Frog: https://bit.ly/3rHCOsQ

Color: Pine Frog

•Jackall Kaera S2 Beat: https://bit.ly/3q6aAvF

Color: White

PUNCH BAIT...

Bait– Jackall Archelon: https://bit.ly/2uo4sN5

Color: School Bluegill

Weight– Gamakatsu G–Shield Tungsten: https://bit.ly/3PcA7gj

Size: 1.5 oz

Hook– Owner Jungle Flippin HD: https://bit.ly/3NZpvzp

Size: 3/0

SOFT JERKBAITS...

Bait #1– Zoom Super Fluke: https://bit.ly/2aqys0H

Color: Albino

Bait #2–  Xzone Whiplash Shad: https://bit.ly/3IpMKQo

Color: Electric Shad

Hook– Hayabusa Wide Gap Offset: https://bit.ly/44nQwms

Size: 4/0

UNDERSPIN...

Bait– Big Bite Pro Swimmer 3.8: https://bit.ly/3AeQsaS

Color: Chick Magnet

Hook– Owner Flashy Swimmer: https://bit.ly/2e8O4Y7

Size: 3/0 Colorado Gold

FROG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Zodias 7'4" XH Plus: https://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

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

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

FLIPPING COMBO...

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

Reel– Shimano Curado M 200 (HG): https://bit.ly/3YafZyg

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

MATT'S FLUKE COMBO...

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

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

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (40 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Sufix Advance Leader (17 lb): https://bit.ly/3cjHwJL

BUDGET FROG COMBO...

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

Reel– Shimano SLX 150 A (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