You Forgot This Lure Is In Your Box! ( And We're Catching Giant Bass On It )

Come along for an incredible day of fishing! Tim is fishing heavy cover and crystal clear water for GIANT bass! The sun is high, the conditions are slick calm, but Tim knows exactly what to do to get these cautious fish to bite! He goes back to basics, pulls out one of the greatest baits of all time, and catches a ton of fish!

The senko is a bait that everyone owns, but many anglers forget to throw. Today highlights its effectiveness, and is a great reminder of what makes this bait so special! Tim has key colors that he trusts, and he wasn't afraid to list them off for anyone to hear. He wraps the day up strong with a beautiful early–season frog fish as well!

Below you'll find links to all the baits and gear Tim used throughout the day. We've listed his favorite colors, the terminal tackle, as well as the exact rod and reel models. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

THE SENKO...

•Yamamoto 5" Senko: https://bit.ly/2axAmNS

Today's Colors: Green Weenie Laminate, Green Pumpkin Black Elk

Tim's Other Favorites: Baby Bass, Electric Shad, 956

•Gamakatsu Superline Offset Round Bend Hook: https://bit.ly/4l2QhGL

Size: 3/0

SENKO STORAGE...

•Buzbe Quik Qube Breeze: https://bit.ly/43ILiTG

Size: Medium Deep

THE NET...

•Frabill Conservation PLD 2612 Telescopic: https://bit.ly/3kdZ3kA

THE FROG...

•Jackall Gavacho Frog: https://bit.ly/2L7KsWS

Color: Chart Strike Gill

SWIM JIG...

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

Color: Tactical Shad

•Crush City 3" Mayor: https://bit.ly/43Uhyli

Color: Albino Shad

SENKO COMBO...

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

Reel– Shimano Metanium DC A 70: https://bit.ly/2qrSZvs

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

Leader– Sunline Super FC (14 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

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)

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MUDDY vs CLEAR - Tips For Catching Bass Right Now!

Come along for a day of fishing on a brand new lake where Matt is faced with muddy water at one of the lake, and crystal clear water at the other! Muddy cold water is every angler's nemesis, and clear cold water isn't much better! Many anglers shy away from Winter fishing because they can't figure it out but today Matt is giving away the keys to having confidence and catching fish in these challenging conditions. 

While the conditions aren't the best for exploring a new lake (notice Matt's icy beard during the intro) Matt makes the best of it and even catches a few fish along the way. Pay close attention to his clear water tips about using light weights for a slow fall and the pendulum technique for fishing varying depths with ease. Then pay even more attention to his details about muddy water fishing. From key water temperatures, to cover, to his favorite lure colors, Matt pours out the information throughout the video. 

Below you'll find links to the baits Matt used in clear water, followed by the baits he had rigged up for muddy water. He's included his favorite colors and sizes for each, as well as some of the gear he trusted to catch his fish. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

TODAY'S CLEAR WATER BAITS

FINESSE KEITECH...

Bait- Keitech 2.8" Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl

Head- Dirty Jigs 1/0 Guppy Head (1/8 oz): http://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

ALABAMA RIG... 

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

Non Bladed Rig- Hog Farmer Tactical Flex Rig: https://bit.ly/3vhpSez

ALABAMA RIG COMPONENTS...

Heads- Dirty Jigs Matt Allen 1/8 oz: http://bit.ly/29RrTYN

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

Colors: Albino

Main Baits- 13 Fishing Churro 4.25: https://bit.ly/2LLeRA6

Colors: Moonlight Clan

GLIDE BAIT... 

-River2Sea S Waver 168: http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh

Color: Light Trout

TUBE... 

Bait- STH 4" Finesse Tube: https://bit.ly/3aU0oeU

Color: Brown Pumpkin Copper

JERKBAIT... 

-Megabass Vision 110 Jr. +1: https://bit.ly/2LnK389

Color: HT Ito Tennessee Shad

TODAY'S MUDDY WATER BAITS

CHATTERBAIT...

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

Colors: Clear Water Shad, Fire Craw

Trailer #1- Hog Farmer Spunk Shad (4.5): http://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Color: Blue Gizzard

Trailer #2- Big Bite Kamikaze (4.25): https://bit.ly/2NkSdPV

Color: Flame Thrower

SPINNERBAIT... 

Bait- Nichols MotherLode 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2ynNe6n

Color: JT's Chartreuse Shad

Trailer- Keitech 4.3" Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Color: Ghost Rainbow

SQUAREBILL... 

-R2S Biggie Poppa: http://bit.ly/2ahCzvo

Color: Delta Craw

FLAT SIDE... 

-Rapala Ott's Garage Slim: https://bit.ly/3pV1CLN

Color: Hot Copper Green Shad

MATT'S A-RIG COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Expride 7'7" heavy: https://bit.ly/32IrXqE

Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL (HG): http://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

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

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

MATT'S SQUAREBILL COMBO... 

Rod- Megabass Orochi XX Flat Side Special: http://bit.ly/2OSVNwH

Reel- 13 Fishing Concept C2: https://bit.ly/2NlzZhg

Line- Sufix 832 20 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader- Sufix Advance 12 lb: https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

MATT'S 2.8 KEITECH COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Expride 6'10" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/3AFcaFF

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

Line- Sunline SX1 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2tn8EzQ

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

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BEST FISHING EVER! Bites On EVERY Cast!

They're biting EVERY cast! Come along for some of the most insane bass fishing ever!! This is the day we all dream about and today, the camera is running full time while the BIG bass are biting! Come along for the full day on an epic bite and see exactly what we're using, where we're fishing, and how we adapt to keep catching the fish! 

We love catching smallmouth because of their amazing power. Battling big smallmouth on light line is an incredible experience. Doing it in crystal clear water is even better! We knew this day was going to be special when Matt's first smallmouth of the day was over 5 1/2 lbs, but we couldn't have imagined the chaos would go on for hours!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear Matt was using throughout the day. Below that you'll find cut points so you can jump between the high points of the video. All the gear links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

Dark Sleeper... 

-Megabass Dark Sleeper 3": http://bit.ly/2TyR1GT

Color: Wakasagi

Preferred Weights: 1/2 - 3/4 oz

Tube Bait... 

Bait- Netbait STH 2.5" Tube: https://bit.ly/3aU0oeU

Color: Juvenile Goby

Head- Blade Runner Inhaler (1/8 oz): https://bit.ly/2NX7nYr

Jerkbait... 

Bait- Megabass Vision 110: http://bit.ly/2j31TKb

Color: Mat Skeleton Shad

Hook Upgrade- Gamakatsu Finesse Nano Treble (Size 5): http://bit.ly/2dWWAut

Larger Keitech... 

Bait- Keitech 3.8" Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Color: Smallmouth Magic

Head- Tactical Finesse Swimbait (3/8 oz): http://bit.ly/2Pqrq3n

Finesse Keitech... 

Bait- Keitech 2.8" Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Color: TW Ghost Shad

Head- Dirty Jigs Guppy Head 1/0 Hook (1/8 oz): http://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

Hair Jig... 

Bait- Outkast Tackle Feider Fly: http://bit.ly/2G7TBwj

Color: Black

Tube Fishing Combo... 

Rod- St. Croix Legend Elite 7'6" Medium: http://bit.ly/2pjJWMA

Reel- Shimano Vanford 2500: https://bit.ly/2PDlKlB

Line- Sunline SX1 Braid (12 lb): http://bit.ly/2tn8EzQ

Leader- Sunline Super FC (6 lb): http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

Dark Sleeper Combo... 

Rod- Megabass P5 "Dark Sleeper": https://bit.ly/30GcHqb

Reel- Shimano Aldebaran MGL (HG): http://bit.ly/2uQ4oH8

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

Jerkbait Combo... 

Rod- Shimano Expride 6'10" Medium: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel- Shimano Aldebaran MGL (HG): http://bit.ly/2uQ4oH8

Line- Sunline Assassin Fluorocarbon (10 lb): http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

Finesse Keitech Combo... 

Rod- G Loomis NRX+ 821S NNR: https://bit.ly/2RB0oJP

Reel- Shimano Twin Power FD 2500: https://bit.ly/3df3hX5

Line- Power Pro Braid (10 lb): http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader- Leader- Sunline Super FC (6 lb): http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

Cut Points... 

5:25 - Matt catches a GIANT on the Dark Sleeper!

11:30 - Boat Runs Over Matt's line!!

27:45 - Matt catches a GIANT on the tube!

40:45 - First fish on the jerkbait

47:30 - Another boater gets WAYYYY too close!!

57:15 - Matt goes off about boat traffic!

01:04:50 - Matt catches BIG one on Dark Sleeper

01:06:40 - Dark Sleeper: The exact details

01:33:00 - Insanely hard hookset and Tube Fishing tips!

01:38:40 - First fish on the Keitech

01:48:25 - Trick for fishing clear water

01:56:40 - Matt's trick with finesse swimbaits

02:03:00 - Arriving at 2nd Spot

02:11:35 - First fish on new spot

02:22:15 - Watching a big one chase and eat the bait!

02:26:20 - Birds eye view of fish swimming in CRYSTAL CLEAR water!

02:30:40 - Matt uses a bait switch to sight cast this BIG ONE!!

03:27:45 - Arrive at 4th spot

03:44:44 - Arrive at 5th spot, catch one first cast!

04:07:28 - Matt catches a big one on the jerkbait!

04:13:18 - BIG fish catches the Dark Sleeper on the fall!!

04:28:55 - Matt shows each bait and the exact rods and reels he used

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How To Catch Fish In Clear Water

Fishing clear water can be intimidating! The fish see you coming and often all you'll see are their tails swimming away. Have you wondered how to catch these fish? Is there a certain time they bite, or perhaps it requires a special lure? Its not as hard as you think! You can catch these fish and today we're going to show you exactly how to do it.

If you want to catch clear water fish consistently there are 4 variables to consider. You'll need to learn to use the sun's position to your advantage. You're going to want to make longer casts than normal, and often with lighter line. You'll need to be cognizant of the sound your trolling motor makes, and finally you need to locate the "color line" on your lake. 

While clear water fishing can be intimidating it also offers some of the most rewarding angling any fisherman can experience. Seeing fish interact with your lures is fascinating, and watching them strike your baits is something you'll never forget. When it comes to lures, we break them into 3 categories. All of the baits discussed in the video are listed below. We've included links to each bait, including recommended colors for clear water applications. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of the items. 

GO NATURAL

Ned Rig/Wacky Rig... 

Bait- Yamamoto 5" Senko: http://bit.ly/2axAmNS

Color: Green Pumpkin Black Flake, Natural Shad

Hook- Owner Finesse Neko 1/0: http://bit.ly/2kfdv37

weight- Swagger Tungsten Pagoda 3/32 oz: http://bit.ly/2iGNSFW

Pliers- VMC CrossOver Pliers: https://bit.ly/3ipm9HN

Rings- VMC Crossover Rings: https://bit.ly/3w0NYdz

Dropshot...

Bait- Big Bite Smallie Smasher: http://bit.ly/2ZpCOCY

Colors: Green Pumpkin Purple, Smoke Purple Flake

Hook- Owner Mosquito Light (Size 1): http://bit.ly/2zQVKx3

Weight-Swagger Teardrop Tungsten (3/16 oz): http://bit.ly/2V2B63h

Small Swimbaits... 

-Keitech 2.8" Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Colors: Pro Blue Red pearl, Electric Shad

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

Colors: Real, Albino

-Megabass Dark Sleeper 3" (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2TyR1GT

Colors: Wakasagi, Haze, Donko

Small Swimbait Heads... 

Bladed- Okashira Screw Head (1/8 oz): http://bit.ly/2EpluSA

Standard- Dirty Jigs Guppy Head (1/8 oz): http://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

GO BIG

Swimbaits…

-Storm Arashi Glide: http://bit.ly/2nHdrL1

Colors: Bluegill, Threadfin Shad

-River2Sea S Waver 168: http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh

Colors: Light Trout, TW Phantom Trout, Bluegill

-Megabass 8" MagDraft: http://bit.ly/2mc8bfK

Colors: MB Shad, MB Gizzard, White Back Shad

GO FAST

Reaction Baits…

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

Colors- Ghost Minnow, Glass Minnow, Green Pumpkin Craw

-River2Sea Whopper Plopper 110: http://bit.ly/2bsPbQV

Colors: Loon, Phantom Shad

-Spro Little John 50 Crankbait: http://bit.ly/2dDfuqt

Colors: Matte Shad, Spooky Shad

High-End Finesse Combo... 

Rod- G Loomis NRX+ 822S DSR: https://bit.ly/2RB0oJP

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

Line- Sunline SX1 12 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2tn8EzQ

Leader- Sunline Super FC 7 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

”Bang For The Buck" Finesse Combo... 

Rod- Shimano Expride 7' Light+: http://bit.ly/2osaj3q

Reel- Shimano Vanford 3000: https://bit.ly/2PDlKlB

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

Leader- Sunline Super FC 7 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

Budget Finesse Combo...

Rod- St. Croix Bass X 7'1" Medium: http://bit.ly/2r69Sj6

Reel- Shimano NASCI 2500: http://bit.ly/2g278cC

Line- Sunline Super FC 8 lb Flurocarbon: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

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