Catch Fish All Day! Targeting Bass With High Sun And Hot Weather!

Come along for a fun day on the water as we adapt to high sun and hot temperatures! Watch closely as we run different patterns early and midday to adapt to the changing conditions. Its easy to continue catching fish throughout the day if you use the sun to your advantage and make the right adjustments!

This time of year a lot of anglers go fishing in the early morning and then head for home before the pleasure boats arrive and midday temperatures rise. Unfortunately for them, midday is often the best bite of the day! High temperatures and high sun push shallow bass into very predictable locations around heavy cover. Targeting shadows and overhead cover is a great way to catch these fish!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear we used throughout the day. We've included Matt's travel combos, as well as the exacts hooks, colors, etc... for the lures the guys had success with. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 


*UNDERSPIN...*

Head– Dirty Jigs Tactical Finesse Underspin: https://bit.ly/3JOd8UY

Size: 1/4 oz


Bait#1 – Keitech 2.8" Fat Swing Impact: https://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl


Bait #2 – Xzone 3.5" Swammer: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Color: Electric Shad


*SOFT JERKBAIT...*

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

Color: Electric Shad


Hook– Owner All Purpose Bait: https://bit.ly/2QbbdRW

Size: 4/0


*BAIT FINESSE BAITS...*

•Megabass Karashi: https://bit.ly/3LwMGS7

Color: GLX Frozen Pink


•Jackall 3.5" Rhythm Wag: https://bit.ly/3NT6OvF

Color: Prism Shad


•Gamakatsu EWG Hook: https://bit.ly/2d07gvp

Size: 1


*TOPWATER...*

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

Color: Glitter Hasu


•Evergreen Shower Blows 105: https://bit.ly/2zIkqUH

Color: Half Mirror Wakasagi


*TRAVEL TOPWATER/ALL AROUND COMBO...*

Rod– Megabass Valkyrie World Exp. 6'8" Medium: https://bit.ly/3J1gchq

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

Line– Sufix 131 Braid (30 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF


*TRAVEL WAKEBAIT/GLIDE BAIT COMBO...*

Rod– Megabass Valkyrie World Exp. 7'11" XH: https://bit.ly/3J1gchq

Reel– Shimano Tranx 300 (HG): https://bit.ly/2kYsvRw

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro (80 lb): https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Sunline Saltimate Mono (30 lb): https://bit.ly/3WqDIJp


*TRAVEL FLUKE CASTING COMBO...*

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

*Note… 5 Piece Version May Not Be Available*

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

Line– Sufix 131 Braid (40 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF

Leader– Sunline Saltimate Shock (16 lb): https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2


*UNDERSPIN SPINNING COMBO...*

Rod– Shimano Expride B 7' Medium: https://bit.ly/2osaj3q

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

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

Leader– Sunline Super FC 8 lb: https://bit.ly/2p7fxju


*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

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Catching BIG BASS On Clearlake! + Frog Fishing Tips For Beginners!

Matt returns to Clearlake! Its been a year but you wouldn't know it because the BIG Bass start biting right away!! He's fishing with his dad and brother, targeting fish with a frog, chatterbait, and assorted topwater lures. You're not going to want to miss this slugfest!

In the midst of hammering quality fish Matt stops and shares a few frog fishing tricks to help you become a successful frog fisherman overnight. If you've struggled to hook your fish, keep them pinned, or just plain haven't got the "feel" of frog fishing, he's talking to you. You can quit struggling right now if you pay attention to how he adapts the frogs and the equipment to the specific angler. 

Below you'll find links to all the baits the guys were using in today's video. We'll also include links to some of Matt's travel rods, the frog rods he recommended, as well as specific sizes and colors you'll need to help choose the right from for your next fishing trip. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 


TODAY'S BAITS

Chatterbait... 

Bait- Z Man JackHammer 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2popvj6

Color: Green Pumpkin Shad

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

Color: Crystal Shad


Swimbait... 

Bait- Gambler Little EZ Swimbait: https://bit.ly/3jmeYgM

Color: Ghost Shad

Hook- Owner Flashy Swimmer 3/0: http://bit.ly/2e8O4Y7


Frogs... 

-River2Sea Bully Wa 65: http://bit.ly/2axyR2a

Color: Ghost


-SnagProof Bobby's Perfect Frog: https://bit.ly/3rHCOsQ

Colors: Pine Frogs, Grey Ghost


-Jackall Kaera Frog: http://bit.ly/2Fz6SA3

Color: Glitter Hasu


OUR FAVORITE FROG COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Expride 7'3" XH: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL 

Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B (XG): https://bit.ly/34HlAAk 

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


FROG COMBO FOR SMALLER ANGLERS... 

Rod- Shimano Expride 7'2" Heavy: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL 

Reel- Shimano Curado 200 K (XG): http://bit.ly/2tHewEh

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


BUDGET FROG COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano SLX 7'2" Heavy: http://bit.ly/2L3wppO

Reel- Shimano SLX DC (HG): http://bit.ly/2LWzw2Q

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


TRAVEL RODS


Chatterbait/Topwater Combo... 

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

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

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 50 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ


Jig/Swimbait Combo...

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

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

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


RELATED VIDEO... 

Matt and Ross England Fish Clearlake: https://youtu.be/ZX9NTot0D2I


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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We're Back!! Clearlake Bass Fishing With A-Rigs And Lipless Crankbaits!

Tim is back on Clearlake and the bass are biting! Come along for a fun day on the water as he explores his old stomping grounds and catches some nice fish. Clearlake is known for an amazing reaction bite in Spring and today they were chewing a lipless crankbait and an Alabama Rig all day. 

Its good to back on the old home lake. The water levels are down dramatically this year but the fish haven't gone far. In a matter of minutes Tim is back to catching fish like he never left. The trick to fishing the lower water levels is locating minor changes in bottom contour and debris on the otherwise featureless bottom. Tim used 360 imaging to spot emergent grass offshore then picked it apart with his baits. He caught the majority of his fish on our new (available for pre-order) Tactical Flex Rig but his two biggest bites of the day came on a TN-70 lipless. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits he was using, including hook upgrades, colors, etc. All of the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and description of each item. We've also included Tim's exact rod and reel combos as well as some great budget options that will help you keep those fish pinned when the big bite comes. 


Hog Farmer Tactical Flex Rig... 

Rig- Tactical Flex Bladed: https://bit.ly/38xd1es

Heads- Matt Allen Swimbait Head 1/8 oz: http://bit.ly/29RrTYN

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

Non-Hook Baits- 3.8" Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Swimbait Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl


Lipless Crank... 

Bait- Jackall TN-70: http://bit.ly/2lqAwjh

Color: SG Threadfin

Hooks- Owner ST-56 (Size 4): http://bit.ly/2cVg7xW


Tim's Lipless Combo... 

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

Reel- Shimano Bantam 150 XG: http://bit.ly/2H44yjG

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 30 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader- Sunline FC-100 Shock Leader 16 lb: http://bit.ly/2O4UElB


Tim's A-Rig Combo... 

Rod- Shimano Expride 7'6" Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel- Shimano Metanium DC (HG): http://bit.ly/2qrSZvs

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

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


Budget Lipless Combo... 

Rod- Dobyns Fury 705 CB (7' Med Heavy Cranking): http://bit.ly/2bGvlVV

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

Line- Sunline Assassin Fluorocarbon 15 lb: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm


Budget A-Rig Combo... 

Rod- Shimano SLX 7'5" Heavy: http://bit.ly/2L3wppO​

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

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

Leader: Maxima Ultragreen 20 lb Mono: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9​


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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