Speed Cranking Tricks For Fall And Winter Bass!

This is the future of crankbait fishing! Don't miss the boat! Speed cranking is completely changing how anglers fish in the Fall and Winter! We used to think of the cold water months as slow periods but not anymore. Grab a speed crank, a high speed reel, and burn up that cold water! Let's go!!

The concept of triggering a feed response in a bass is not new, but the reality of being able to do it in the coldest water temperatures of the year is amazing! Winter fishing is a lot more fun when you're burning a bait instead of finesse fishing. Not only will this method of fishing catch bass all Winter, it is capable of catching the biggest bass in the lake!

Below you'll find a breakdown of the exact baits, colors, hooks, and equipment we use to fish these baits effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

DEEP DIVING CRANKBAITS...

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

Colors: Golden Ghost Minnow, True Shad, Green pumpkin Craw

•Megabass Deep X 300: https://bit.ly/2sSQHpt

Colors: MB Gizzard, Sexy Ayu, PM Kisyu Ayu

•Megabass Deep Six: http://bit.ly/2A3clKP

Colors: Ito Wakasagi, MB Gizzard, Tora Zari

•Duo Realis G87 20A: https://bit.ly/2Jh4ktg

Colors: Ghost Minnow, Morning Dawn, Green Smelt

FLAT SIDED BAITS...

•Rapala Ott's OG Slim 6: https://bit.ly/3pV1CLN

Colors: Live River Shad, Red Crawdad

•Spro Little John: https://bit.ly/2dDfuqt

Colors: Blood Craw, Chrome Olive, Spooky Shad

•Shimano Macbeth Flat: https://bit.ly/3QNYS1g

Colors: Clear Green Craw, Sleeper Shad

HOOK AND SPLIT RING UPGRADES...

•Owner ST–35 Treble: https://bit.ly/2g8uCMj

•Gamakatsu EWG Treble: https://bit.ly/2cZrsbY

•BKK Spear EWG 71 SS: https://bit.ly/3PiUjM7

Split Rings– Owner Hyperwire: http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX

Size: 2 or 3

STOCK HOOK SIZE BY BAIT...

Size 2: Tactical DD 75, Deep Six, G87 20A

Size 3: OG Slim 6

Size 4: Deep X 300

Size 6: Macbeth Flat, Little John

PLIERS...

•Split Ring Pliers – Texas Tackle: https://bit.ly/2fT4Qw0

Size: Executive

•Tuning Pliers – Rapala Mag Spring Pliers: https://bit.ly/3xJFwTu

Size: 6"

CRANKBAIT LINES...

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

Fluorocarbon – Sunline Crank FC: https://bit.ly/3fohguC

Tinted Fluorocarbon – Daiwa Hidden: https://bit.ly/3ILKXH0

FAVORITE SPEED CRANKING COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis IMX Pro 906 CBR: http://bit.ly/2og0BmK

Reel– Shimano Curado 150 MGL (XG): https://bit.ly/2TQHwrP

Line– Sunline Crank FC (12 lb): https://bit.ly/3fohguC

FAVORITE FLAT SIDE COMBO...

Rod– Megabass Levante Flat Side Special: https://bit.ly/2FdE3YY

Reel– 13 Fishing Concept C2 (7:1): https://bit.ly/2NlzZhg

Line– Sunline Crank FC (12 lb): https://bit.ly/3fohguC

BUDGET FRIENDLY CRANKING COMBO...

Rod– Daiwa Tatula XT Glass 7' Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/46t66yR

Reel– Daiwa Fuego CT (7:1): https://bit.ly/35hugfH

Line– Daiwa Hidden FC (12 lb): https://bit.ly/3ILKXH0

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

3 Winter Power Fishing Tricks That Change Everything!!

Forget what you think you know about bass fishing! You can still power fish all Winter long! Burner reels and fast moving baits have a place in 40 degree water and we're going to show you how we do it!

There is certainly a time to downsize and slow down in Winter, as outlined by Tim in his recent finesse fishing video. But there is also a time to speed up, to go bigger, to go bolder, and to force fish to bite. This "triggering" method we use is incredibly effective and works even when water temperatures are in the 30's! 

Below you'll find links to all the gear, including our new Tactical Mini Flex Rig! All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

NEW TACTICAL BASSIN MINI FLEX RIGS...

•HogFarmer Tactical Mini Flex Bladed: https://bit.ly/3uwY6Md

•HogFarmer Tactical Mini Flex: https://bit.ly/3isTio0

MINI FLEX COMPONENTS...

Baits– 13 Fishing Churro (3.5"): https://bit.ly/2LLeRA6

Colors: Mojito, Blue Collar, Moonlight Clan

Heads– Dirty Jigs Matt Allen Swimbait: http://bit.ly/29RrTYN

Size: 1/8 oz

Dummy Baits– Damiki 3" Armor Shad: http://bit.ly/2KtPDAT

Colors: American Shad, Pure Gill

TACTICAL FLEX RIGS...

•Hogfarmer Tactical Flex Bladed: https://bit.ly/38xd1es

•HogFarmer Tactical Flex: https://bit.ly/3vhpSez

TACTICAL FLEX RIG COMPONENTS...

Baits– Keitech 4.8" Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad

Heads– Matt Allen Swimbait: http://bit.ly/29RrTYN

Size: 1/8 oz

Dummy Baits– Netbait Little Spanky: http://bit.ly/2d0dpU8

Colors: Albino, Smokin Magic Shad

WINTER CRANKBAITS...

•Megabass Deep Six: http://bit.ly/2A3clKP

Colors: MB Gizzard, Ito Wakasagi, Megabass Sexy Shad

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

Colors: Clearwater Minnow, True Shad, DD Minnow

•Megabass Deep X 300: http://bit.ly/2sSQHpt

Colors: Sexy Ayu, MB Gizzard, PM Kisyu Ayu

•Spro Rock Crawler: http://bit.ly/2NFPA5t

Colors: Phantom Green, Phantom Watermelon

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

Colors: Kawashima Red Black, Half Mirror Wakasagi

CRANKBAIT HOOKS / COMPONENT UPGRADES...

Hook– Owner ST-35 Short Shank: http://bit.ly/2g8uCMj

Sizes: 2,4, and 6

Split Ring- Owner Hyperwire Black: http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX

Sizes: 2 and 3

BIG SWIMBAITS...

•Savage Gear 8" RTF Trout (Fast Sink): https://bit.ly/33GROg1

Colors: Dirty Silver, Ghost Trout, Trout

•Huddleston 8" Trout (ROF 12): http://bit.ly/2azFTon

Colors: Rainbow Trout, Holdover Trout, Hitch

MINI FLEX A-RIG COMBO...

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

Reel– Shimano Curado 150 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2TQHwrP

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

Leader– Sunline Saltimate System Shock (20 lb): https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2

BUDGET BIG SWIMBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano SLX A 7'8" Heavy: http://bit.ly/3QbMjvs

Reel– Shimano Cardiff A 300: http://bit.ly/2cvhtMO

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

Leader– Maxima Ultragreen (30 lb): http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

BUDGET SPEED CRANKING COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Mojo Glass 7'4" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2YIxLy5

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

Line–Sunline Super FC (12 lb): http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

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

Cold Water Bass Fishing Tricks! 19 Degrees and We're Still Power Fishing!!

Come along for a wild day on the water!! Its 19 degrees but the fish are biting! Matt is using a high speed reel in freezing cold temperatures to trigger a feed response in Bass when nothing else is working! This trick works and you can do it too!!

We talk a lot about the power of speed cranking in cold water. Today you get to see it first hand! Matt manages to catch a couple jig fish along the way but for the most part can't get bit on anything. When he picks up the crankbait on an 8:1 reel and starts burning it, the fish start reacting!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits we used throughout the day. We've included information like weight, color, trailers, as well as the gear we were using to fish them. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

CRANKBAIT...

•River2Sea Tactical DD75 Crankbait: http://bit.ly/37dclbX

Color: True Shad

Hook Upgrade: Owner ST-35: http://bit.ly/2g8uCMj

Size: 2

FINESSE SWIMBAIT...

Bait– Megabass 3" Spark Shad: http://bit.ly/2XcLZk4

Color: Real

Head– Dirty Jigs Guppy Head: http://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

Size: 1/8 oz, 1/0 Hook

FOOTBALL JIG...

Bait– Keitech 1/2 oz Tungsten Football: http://bit.ly/2FDQ3o1

Color: Green Pumpkin Blue

Trailer– Damiki 3" Air Craw: https://bit.ly/3AvRsZJ

Color: Green Pumpkin Black

BLADE BAIT...

•Damiki Vault: http://bit.ly/2rnO7e2

Size: 1/2 oz

Color: Black Holo

MATT'S CRANKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis IMX Pro 906 CBR: http://bit.ly/2og0BmK

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

Line– Sunline Crank FC (12 lb): https://bit.ly/3fohguC

MICRO FOOTBALL JIG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 6'10" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/32IrXqE

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

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro 20 lb: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Sunline Super FC 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

FINESSE SWIMBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 7'2" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/3AFcaFF

Reel– Shimano Vanford 2500: https://bit.ly/2gu84t7

Line– Power Pro Braid 10 lb: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader– Sunline Super FC 6 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

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

Fall and Winter Crankbait Fishing! Beginner To Advanced - Full Seminar!

Today we're taking an In-Depth look at Speed cranking for bass in Fall and Winter. We're covering everything from beginner basics, up to the most advanced details of color, cadence, and fish location. If you want to take your crankbait fishing to the next level this Fall, this video is for you!

Speed cranking involves specialized crankbaits designed to be fished at high rates of speed in order to trigger a feed response in bass. It works from September to March, even in the coldest water temperatures. You know longer have to slow fish with finesse baits in Fall and Winter, its time to power fish your way to a new personal best! 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits we use for this technique. We've included our favorite models, best colors, as well as hook and hardware upgrades. Additionally we've included links to the rod and reel combos discussed in the video, our storage boxes, and any other relevant information. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

SPEED CRANKING BAITS... 

-River2Sea Tactical DD 75: http://bit.ly/37dclbX

Colors: Mirrored Minnow, DD Minnow, Glass Minnow

-Megabass Deep-X 300: http://bit.ly/2sSQHpt

Colors: Sexy Ayu, PM Kisyu Ayu, Elegy Bone

-Megabass Deep Six: http://bit.ly/2A3clKP

Colors: Ito Wakasagi, MB Gizzard, Tora Zari

BOTTOM CONTACT CRANKS... 

-Spro RkCrawler 55: http://bit.ly/2NFPA5t

Colors: Phantom Green, Ozark Craw, Phantom Watermelon

-Storm Wiggle Wart: https://bit.ly/3BaVBkf

Colors: Phantom Green Craw, Phantom Green Purple Craw

-Jackall MC60: https://bit.ly/3Beyllj

Colors: Ghost Brown Craw, RT Bluegill, Dark Craw

-13 fishing Gordito: https://bit.ly/3owtbxs

Colors: Day Old Guac, Fire and Ice Craw

SHALLOW CRANKS... 

-Rapala BX Brat: http://bit.ly/2qFBMiR

Colors: Pearl Grey Shiner, Silver

-Spro Baby Fat John 50: http://bit.ly/2V03giW

Colors: Matte Shad, Honey Shad, Nasty Shad

HOOK/HARDWARE UPGRADES... 

3X Hook- Owner ST-56: http://bit.ly/2cVg7xW

Sizes: 2 or 4

Flat Sided Hook- Owner Short Shank ST-35: http://bit.ly/2g8uCMj

Sizes: 1

Split Ring- Owner Hyperwire: http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX

Sizes: 3

STORAGE BOXES... 

-Medium Crankbait Box: http://bit.ly/2KwA8Kp

-Deep Waterproof Box: http://bit.ly/2xjccls

-Treble Box: http://bit.ly/2t3uHMR

MATT'S CRANKBAIT COMBO... 

Rod- G Loomis IMX Pro 906 CBR: http://bit.ly/2og0BmK

Reel- Shimano Shimano Bantam MGL XG: http://bit.ly/2H44yjG

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

CRANKBAIT/LIPLESS COMBO... 

Rod- G Loomis IMX Pro 845 CBR: http://bit.ly/2og0BmK

Reel- Shimano Tranx 200 (XG): http://bit.ly/2Tv0yCy

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 20 lb: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader- 12 lb Maxima Ultragreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Alt. Budget Rod- Loomis GCX 845 CBR: https://bit.ly/2G5Bc86

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

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