BUYER'S GUIDE: STROLLING, JIG AND MINNOW, HEAD DESIGNS, AND RODS!

Fishing minnow plastics on a jighead continues to sweep bass fishing! Here's why! While this technique isn't new, advancements in forward facing sonar have caused a huge resurgence. That said, you DO NOT NEED ELECTRONICS to fish these presentations effectively! They work equally well on the shores of a pond, as they do for offshore suspended fish.

Today we're covering the most effective baits for "mid strolling" and "bottom strolling". Both methods are incredibly effective and after today, you'll understand how to apply them to your fishing. Every brand in the fishing industry is hustling to add a bait to this category, but there are key baits that stand out from the crowd and consistently catch fish in a variety of conditions.

Below you'll find links to all the gear the guys discussed in the video. We've included our favorite sizes, colors, and equipment where applicable. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

DEDICATED STROLLING VIDEO...

Jig And Minnow Fishing– https://youtu.be/5Gz4rap0DpE

PREVIOUS BUYER'S GUIDES...

Buyer's Guide: Best Jigs And Jig Trailers– https://youtu.be/OQwFNTORnN4

Buyer's Guide: Best Chatterbaits And Trailers– https://youtu.be/14NqxFIWGgo

Buyer's Guide: $100 Rod And Reel Combos– https://youtu.be/2eCEb3G3VE0

Buyer's Guide: $200 Rod And Reel Combos– https://youtu.be/AcrTDhtaSQg

Buyer's Guide: $300 Rod And Reel Combos– https://youtu.be/aFhefLwNHGQ

Buyer's Guide: $500 Rod And Reel Combos– https://youtu.be/WAgpVnuE800

Buyer's Guide: High End Combos– https://youtu.be/obxNp48IALo

Buyer'S Guide: Alabama Rigs– https://youtu.be/wPm3izTumxk

Buyer's Guide: Spinnerbaits– https://youtu.be/eQvFnnfj3sw

FULL SIZE BAITS...

•Deps 5" Sakamata Shad: https://bit.ly/3QMt9yd

Colors: Purple Shad, Silver Shad

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

Colors: Ghost Minnow, Blue Gizzard, Electric Shad

•Rapala Crush City Freeloader: https://bit.ly/3QWwj4b

Colors: Gizzard Shad, Tennessee Shad

FINESSE BAITS...

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

Colors: Ghost Minnow, Electric Shad, Blizzard Gizzard

•Yamamoto Scope Shad: https://bit.ly/3MVUjBH

Colors: Natural Shad, Sexy Shad

•Duo Realis BR Fish: https://bit.ly/3Twy751

Colors: Seguro KataKuchi, Smokey Magic

•Hog Farmer 3.5" Spunk Shad: https://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Colors: Ghost Minnow, Blue Gizzard, Electric Shad

•Great Lakes Finesse Hover Minnow: https://bit.ly/3YkWsgL

Colors: Iridescent, Gizzard Shad, Crush Shad

•Raid Fish Roller: https://bit.ly/3GMrpAg

Colors: Clear Wakasagi, Fish Skin Jewel Wakasagi

OVERSIZE BAITS...

•Damiki 7” Armor Shad: https://bit.ly/2VQ7g6o

Colors: American Shad, PB Silver, Tennessee Shad

GRAPH SHADZ…

•ZMan Graph Shadz: https://bit.ly/3Spu6xP

Colors: Electric Shad, Bad Shad, Tennessee Shad

Size: 1/4 - 3/8 oz

UNIQUE HEADS...

•Duo Realis BR Head: https://bit.ly/3MV2y0C

Sizes: 1/10 - 3/16 oz

•Great Lakes Finesse Sneaky Swimbait Head: https://bit.ly/46piwbK

Size: 1/8 - 1/4 oz

•Great Lakes Finesse Hanging Jig Head: https://bit.ly/3yf7fOI

Size: 3/16 - 1/4 oz

OUR FAVORITE HEADS…

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

Size: 1/4 - 3/8 oz, 1/0 - 3/0 Hook

•Owner Range Roller: https://bit.ly/42cqaUR

Size: 1/8 - 3/16 oz

•Gamakatsu Horizon LG: https://bit.ly/3QklyHO

Size: 5/32 oz, 3/0 Hook

TUNGSTEN JIGHEADS…

•Dirty Jigs Tungsten Guppy: https://bit.ly/3WCfvSn

Size: 1/4 - 3/8 oz

•Queen Tackle Strolling Rolling Head: https://bit.ly/4eX7NIP

Size: 1/4 oz

HIGH END STROLLING COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Poison Adrena 6'10" Med+ Extra Fast: https://bit.ly/4c0fQmq

Reel– Shimano Stella FJ 2500: https://bit.ly/2U8Pkzg

Line– Sunline Almight Braid (16 lb): https://bit.ly/4flJrsg

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

MAIN STROLLING COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 6'10" MHSB: https://bit.ly/2osaj3q

Model: 6'10" Medium Heavy Extra Fast

Reel– Shimano Sustain FJ 2500: https://bit.ly/3BQLlNP

Line– Sufix 832 (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (10 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

BUDGET STROLLING COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick Eagle 7'1" Medium: https://bit.ly/3Lo1gKC

Reel– Shimano Miravel 2500: https://bit.ly/3QZnwL5

Line– Power Pro Braid (15 lb): https://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader– Sufix Advance (10 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

Jig And Minnow Fishing: Everything You Need To Know For Fall And Winter Strolling!

The hottest trend in bass fishing isn’t slowing down any time soon! The Jig and Minnow, AKA “Strolling” continues to sweep the sport of bass fishing! This technique works EVERYWHERE and you don’t need any electronics to do it! From bank fishing ponds, to fan casting open water, the effectiveness of the Strolling method is incredible!

With the huge swing in popularity, brands across the industry have taken notice. There are a ton of new baits, heads, and rods coming to market. Which ones are worth your time? Which ones are a waste of money? Today we’re taking a look at 5 unique baits that will help you catch more fish this Fall and Winter! Each bait has a unique purpose and situation where it will shine. Pay close attention to the details, and you’re going to catch a lot of fish this season!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits Matt discussed in the video. We've included our favorite sizes, colors, as well as the rods, reels, and line the guys are using to fish them effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

FULL SIZE BAITS...

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

Colors: Ghost Minnow, Blue Gizzard, Electric Shad

•Rapala Crush City Freeloader: https://bit.ly/3QWwj4b

Colors: Gizzard Shad, Tennessee Shad

•Deps 5" Sakamata Shad: https://bit.ly/3QMt9yd

Colors: Purple Shad, Silver Shad

STROLL SHAD…

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

Colors: Ghost Minnow, Electric Shad, Blizzard Gizzard

•Dirty Jigs 1/0 Guppy Head: https://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

Size: 1/8 - 1/4 oz

BR FISH…

•Duo Realis BR Fish: https://bit.ly/3Twy751

Colors: Seguro KataKuchi, Smokey Magic

•Duo Realis BR Head: https://bit.ly/3MV2y0C

Sizes: 1/10 - 3/16 oz

HOVER MINNOW…

•Great Lakes Finesse Hover Minnow: https://bit.ly/3YkWsgL

Colors: Iridescent, Gizzard Shad, Crush Shad

•Great Lakes Finesse Sneaky Swimbait Head: https://bit.ly/46piwbK

Size: 1/8 - 1/4 oz

•Great Lakes Finesse Hanging Jig Head: https://bit.ly/3yf7fOI

Size: 3/16 - 1/4 oz

ARMOR SHAD…

•Damiki 7” Armor Shad: https://bit.ly/2VQ7g6o

Colors: American Shad, PB Silver, Tennessee Shad

•Gamakatsu 26R Weedless Ball Head: https://bit.ly/3YlzW6U

Size: 1/2 oz, 4/0

GRAPH SHADZ…

•ZMan Graph Shadz: https://bit.ly/3Spu6xP

Colors: Electric Shad, Bad Shad, Tennessee Shad

Size: 1/4 - 3/8 oz

FAVORITE LEAD HEADS…

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

Size: 1/4 - 3/8 oz, 1/0 - 3/0 Hook

•Owner Range Roller: https://bit.ly/42cqaUR

Size: 1/8 - 3/16 oz

•Gamakatsu Horizon LG: https://bit.ly/3QklyHO

Size: 5/32 oz, 3/0 Hook

TUNGSTEN JIGHEADS…

•Dirty Jigs Tungsten Guppy: https://bit.ly/3WCfvSn

Size: 1/4 - 3/8 oz

•Queen Tackle Strolling Rolling Head: https://bit.ly/4eX7NIP

Size: 1/4 oz

SINKING BRAID…

•Sunline Almight (Pink): https://bit.ly/3xb44ql

Size: 16 lb

FULL SIZE STROLLING COMBO…

Rod– Shimano Expride B 6'10" MHSB: https://bit.ly/2osaj3q

Model: 6'10" Medium Heavy Extra Fast

Reel– Shimano Vanford FA 2500 HG: https://bit.ly/3WAPNO1

Line– Sufix 832 (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (10 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

FINESSE STROLLING COMBO…

Rod– Shimano Expride B 6'10" MSB: https://bit.ly/2osaj3q

Model: 6'10" Medium Extra Fast

Reel– Shimano Sustain FJ 3000: https://bit.ly/3BQLlNP

Line– Sufix 832 (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

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

BUDGET STROLLING COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick Eagle 7'1" Medium: https://bit.ly/3Lo1gKC

Reel– Shimano Miravel 2500: https://bit.ly/3QZnwL5

Line– Power Pro Braid (15 lb): https://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader– Sufix Advance (10 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

Fishing For Bass, Striped Bass And Other Predator Species With Artificial Lures! (Tennessee)

Come along for an awesome day of fishing! Matt is targeting Striper, AKA Striped Bass, AKA Rock Fish, but that’s not all he catches! From big largemouth to big catfish, it’s a day filled with screaming drags and big fish! Many anglers target these fish with bait, but the guys at TacticalBassin enjoy catching these predatory fish with the same baits they use to target big largemouth bass.

Striped Bass provide a saltwater-like experience, without the expense of driving to the ocean. If you’re looking to try something different, give striper fishing a try. They’re going to rip drag and bend hooks, so be ready! While many anglers bait fish for these species, we choose to target them with swimbaits, Alabama Rigs, and even mid strolling baits.

Below you’ll find links to the exact baits Matt used throughout the day. We’ve included the exact sizes and colors, along with the rods and reels he used to muscle these fish to the boat. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

STROLLING BAITS…

Bait– Hog Farmer 4” Stroll Shad: https://bit.ly/3ALs7OI

Color: Blizzard Gizzard, Albino

Head– Dirty Jigs 3/8 oz Guppy: https://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

Hook Size: 3/0

Bait– Rapala Crush City Freeloader: https://bit.ly/3QWwj4b

Color: Sight Flash

Head– Dirty Jigs 3/8 oz Guppy: https://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

Hook Size: 3/0

Bait– Damiki 7” Armor Shad: https://bit.ly/2VQ7g6o

Color: Pearl White

Head– Owner Round Ball XL: (Source Locally)

Size: 1/2 oz

SWIMBAIT…

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

Color: Ghost Shad Solid

•ZMan Diezel Eye Jighead: https://bit.ly/4db6LI2

Size: 3/4 oz, 6/0 Hook

UNDERSPIN…

•Dirty Jigs TacticalBassin Underspin: https://bit.ly/4bKgVQf

Size: 3/4 oz, 5/0 Hook

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

Color: Ghost Shad

ALABAMA RIG…

Rig– Hog Farmer Tactical Flex Rig (Bladed): https://bit.ly/38xd1es

Head– Dirty Jigs Tactical Screwed Up: https://bit.ly/3U5RsIx

Size: 3/8 oz, 3/4 oz

Bait– Crush City Mayor: https://bit.ly/43Uhyli

Color: Albino Pearl

LARGE STROLLING COMBO…

Rod– G Loomis GLX 892S: https://bit.ly/49kagJX

Model: 7'5" Medium

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

Line– Power Pro Super Slick (15 lb): https://bit.ly/3vSwa6Z

Leader– Sunline Saltimate FC (16 lb): https://bit.ly/2O4UElB

SWIMBAIT COMBO…

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

Model: 7' Extra Heavy

Reel– Abu Garcia Revo Toro Beast: https://bit.ly/4gvOGqH

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

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (25 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

A RIG COMBO…

Rod– Shimano Expride B 7’7” Heavy: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

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

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (65 lb): https://bit.ly/3vbtuDw

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (25 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

UNDERSPIN COMBO…

Rod– Fenwick World Class 7’5” Extra Heavy: https://bit.ly/3qbGEya

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

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

Leader– Sunline Saltimate FC (25 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

Targeting Bigger Bass In Late Summer! These Tips Really Work!!

Late August isn't known as a "big bass" time of year... until now! Come along for an awesome evening on the water as Tim catches BIG largemouth after adapting to changing conditions. He didn't go out planning to pick up a spinning rod, but its what the conditions required.

Tim headed out with a plan to frog and fish heavy cover. The conditions weren't lining up, and once he set his preconceived notions aside and fished the conditions, he was rewarded in a big way! The next time you're on the water and you're struggling, take a step back and evaluate whether you should power through, or adapt. You just never know what could be waiting when you do!

Below you'll find links to all the baits and gear Tim fished throughout the evening. We've included the exact sizes, colors, and terminal for each. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

FROG...

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

Color: White Black

STROLLING...

•Deps 5" Sakamata Shad: https://bit.ly/3QMt9yd

Color: Silver Shad

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

Size: 1/4 oz, 3/0 Hook

ALABAMA RIG...

Rig– Hog Farmer Tactical MINI Flex (Bladed): https://bit.ly/3uwY6Md

Heads– Dirty Jigs Matt Allen Swimbait (3/8 oz): https://bit.ly/29RrTYN

Dummy Baits– Rapala Crush City 3" Mayor: https://bit.ly/43Uhyli

Color: Gizzard Shad

Main Baits– Rapala Crush City 4" Mayor: https://bit.ly/43Uhyli

Color: Gizzard Shad

FLUTTER SPOON...

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

Size: 1 1/8 oz

Color: Shattered Glass Holo Silver

STROLLING COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 6'10" Medium Heavy X Fast: https://bit.ly/2osaj3q

Model: 6'10" Solid Tip MH

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

Line– Sufix 832 (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (10 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

A RIG COMBO...

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

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

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

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

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

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