GIANT 9 lb BASS + Cold Water Fishing Tips!

Winter fishing is a hunt for big fish! Some days are tougher than others but you always know the right fish is just a cast away. Today was one of those days, as Tim struggled all day, but was rewarded by a MONSTER 9.24 lb largemouth! Come along for a fun day on the water!

We talk a lot about the fun patterns that Winter fishing can bring. We catch them cranking, on jerkbaits, on metal baits, and jigs. But some days, it just gets tough. For whatever reason, those tough days seem to be the days when the really big bass bite! Tim spent a full day on the water and only got one bite from a largemouth, but it was a giant bite!

Below you'll find links to the baits and gear he used throughout the day. Of course, there is a full breakdown of the A–Rig that caught the giant, but also the baits that caught drum, because those are key baits that he was using in the search for big bass. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

STROLLING...

•Rapala Crush City Mooch Minnow: https://bit.ly/3Yn4NR6

Color: Electric Shad

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

Size: 1/8 oz, 1/0 Hook

SPOONS AND BLADES...

•Nichols DUH Spoon (3/4 oz): https://bit.ly/4cSEVki

Color: Black Shad

•Damiki Vault Blade (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2rnO7e2

Color: Holo Silver

TACTICAL RIG...

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

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

Size: 1/4 oz

•Main Baits: Keitech 3.8" Fat Swing Impact: https://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Color: Electric Shad

•Dummies: Damiki 3" Armor Shad: https://bit.ly/2KtPDAT

Color: American Shad

LURE RETRIEVERS...

Retreiver– Toothy Fishman Retriever: https://bit.ly/3Lcntfd

Knocker– StrikeZone: https://bit.ly/2csyRVT

TIM'S LAYERED COLD WEATHER CLOTHES...

Beanie– Summit Beanie: https://bit.ly/3vLCEGR

Jacket– Aftco Insulated Hydronaut: https://bit.ly/426eOnu

Bibs– Aftco Insulated Hydronaut: https://bit.ly/3FS21bC

Puffy Jacket– Crosswind Puff Hooded: https://bit.ly/4jausEt

Mid Layer Top– https://bit.ly/3Wgk2Jo

Mid Layer Bottom– https://bit.ly/3tXLIbr

Gloves– Aftco Breakwater Waterproof: https://bit.ly/3C73i0q

Boots– Aftco Deck Boot: https://bit.ly/3OhVo7z

TACTICAL MINI FLEX RIG COMBO...

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

Reel– Shimano Tranx 200 A (HG): https://bit.ly/2Tv0yCy

Line– Sufix Advance Fluorocarbon (15 lb): https://bit.ly/3pF7HBK

STROLLING COMBO...

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

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

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

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

BLADE BAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 6'10" Medium: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

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

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

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (12 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

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

Tricks For Targeting Offshore Bass In Early Summer!

We're about to catch a GIANT Bass while fishing offshore! After the spawn a lot of bass move to offshore structures for the Summer. Targeting these fish can be overwhelming if you've never seen how to do it. We're here to teach you how they position, why they're there, and what to use to catch them. It may be difficult to fish without the visual cues at first, but we'll show you how to do it!

Many anglers prefer the comfort of fishing near shore. And while we don't blame them, we highly recommend you spend a little time away from the bank this year. There are a lot of giant bass to be caught, and you can do it with several very simple lures and presentations. Today Matt catches the majority of his fish on a shakey head worm, but the GIANT commits to the wobble head creature bait. It's really common to catch your kicker for the day this way, and highlights why we use swinging jig heads for Summer bass!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits Matt used throughout the day. We've included the exact rods and reels as well, along with specifics on head sizes, worm colors, etc. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

WOBBLE HEAD JIG...

•Xzone Adrenaline Craw: https://bit.ly/3ebTO5h

Color: Junebug

•Dirty Jigs Pivot Point Football Jig: https://bit.ly/2jOY1Ns

Size: 3/4 oz, 5/0 Hook

FULL SIZE SHAKEY HEAD...

•Netbait Baitfuel T Mac Worm: https://bit.ly/2jndwj9

Color: Junebug

•Dirty Jigs Stand Up Finesse Head: https://bit.ly/3fUYNby

Size: 1/4 oz

FINESSE SHAKEY HEAD...

•Xzone Deception Worm: https://bit.ly/43YDE6x

Color: Junebug, TW Dark Junebug

•MissileBaits Warlock Shakey Head: https://bit.ly/4bg8DyC

Size: 3/16 oz

SCROUNGER AND MID STROLLING BAITS...

•Hog Farmer 5.5 Spunk Shad: https://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Color: Electric Shad

Scrounger– Davis Baits Shaky Fish: https://bit.ly/3AT3lYv

Size: 1/2 oz

Strolling– Owner Range Roller: https://bit.ly/42cqaUR

Size: 3/16 oz

SWIMBAIT...

•Bucca's 5" Bacca Burrito: https://bit.ly/3p5SkiW

Color: Tactical Gizzard Shad

MAPPING SOFTWARE...

•Humminbird Lakemaster VX Premium Mapping: https://bit.ly/3z2RFmK

*Select Your Region From The List*

SPINNING SHAKEY COMBO...

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

Model: 7'5" Medium

Reel– Shimano Vanford 3000: https://bit.ly/2gu84t7

Line– Sufix 832 Sunrise Braid (15 lb): https://bit.ly/3vbtuDw

Leader– Seaguar Blue Label (10 lb): https://bit.ly/48EP2Hz

CASTING SHAKEY COMBO...

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

Model: 7'2" Heavy

Reel– Shimano Aldebaran MGL 50 (HG): https://bit.ly/2fdX1Uy

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro (30lb): https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Seaguar Blue Label (12 lb): https://bit.ly/48EP2Hz

WOBBLE HEAD 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