Fishing Isolated Grass For Post Spawn Bass ( Florida Bass Fishing )

After the spawn a lot of anglers lose track of the bass. Here's what you need to know! Some fish stay shallow around cover to recuperate from the spawn while others go out to deep water. The fish heading to deep water typically don't go far, back out to the first break or first piece of offshore cover. Come along for a day on the water as we target these fish!

Bass typically spend several weeks recovering from the spawn before continuing on to their Summer haunts. Tim and JD landed perfectly in this window in Central Florida and were able to target those fish effectively with a variety of baits. From chatterbaits to drop shots, they probed offshore isolated grass in search of big bass on a new fishery. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear the guys used throughout the day as they explored the fishery. We've included the exact sizes and colors for each, along with some of key rods they relied on to get their fish in the boat. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 


UNDERSPINS...

•Big Bite Baits 4.8" Pro Swimmer: https://bit.ly/3AeQsaS

Color: Sunfish


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

Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl


•Owner Flashy Swimmer: http://bit.ly/2e8O4Y7

Size: 5/0, 1/4 oz


CHATTERBAITS...

•ZMan Evergreen JackHammer (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2popvj6

Color: Green Pumpkin


•Zman CrossEyez (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2ZrZnVd

Color: Shad Spawn


CHATTERBAIT TRAILERS...

•Yamamoto Zako: http://bit.ly/2fKmSRp

Color: Green Pumpkin Black


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

Color: Electric Shad


WEIGHTED FLUKE...

Bait– Zoom Super Fluke: http://bit.ly/2aqys0H

Color: Electric Shad


Hook– Owner Weighted TwistLock: https://bit.ly/3oPzzSU

Size: 4/0, 1/8 oz


DROPSHOT WORMS...

•Missile Baits 6" Magic Worm: https://bit.ly/3T7dHgB

Color: PB&J Time


•Yamamoto 4" Shad Shape Worm: http://bit.ly/2kpP4wF

Color: Monster Shad


DROPSHOT COMPONENTS...

Cover Hook– Owner Cover Shot HD: https://bit.ly/36Gunbf

Size: 2/0


Open Hook– BKK DSS Worm: https://bit.ly/41YruKp

Size: 1/0


Weight– Swagger Tungsten Vader Skinny: https://bit.ly/3LeDf7Z

Size: 1/4 oz


SWIM JIG...

Bait– Megabass Uoze Swimmer (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2kmDjdK

Color: Gill


Trailer– Keitech Fat Swing Impact (4.8"): http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Color: Sungill


CHATTERBAIT COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis IMX Pro 883C BJR: http://bit.ly/2QurcHi

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

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro 40 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

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


HEAVY COVER DROPSHOT COMBO...

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

Reel– Shimano Curado 70 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2apmDJt

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


AFFORDABLE ALL AROUND COMBO…

Rod– Shimano SLX A 7'2" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2mGp1Vc

Reel– Shimano SLX A 150 (HG): https://bit.ly/2NfdOnk

Line– Sunline Super FC (15 lb): http://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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Finding The BIG Bass In Summer - Exploring A New Lake!

Sometimes a plan comes together, sometimes it falls apart! Watch as the guys explore a new lake with great intentions but its not until their plan crumbles that they find the pattern for catching BIG bass! Pay attention as the guys analyze what they're seeing, make adjustments on a new fishery, and catch two great big bass on a very hot Summer day!

What started out as a day of exploring offshore structure quickly turned into a backwater slugfest! The guys found fish willing to eat topwater and reaction baits in dead end sloughs and coves. Once they figured out the pattern, it only took a few minutes for the first big bass to hit the deck. New lakes can be challenging under the best conditions but if you go in with a plan, keep an open mind, and adapt to changing conditions, you can catch fish just like this on a brand new lake. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits the guys we're using. We've included the exact sizes and colors for each, as well as some of the rod and reel combos they were fishing with. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 


SHAKY HEAD... 

Bait- Netbait T-Mac Worm: http://bit.ly/2jndwj9

Color: Junebug

Head- Dirty Jigs Canterbury (1/4 oz): http://bit.ly/2aFOs0V


FROG... 

-ScumFrog Launch Frog: https://bit.ly/3rOYQIF

Color: Leopard


PUNCH BAIT... 

Bait- Big Bite Bait Tour Flipping Tube: https://bit.ly/3htKA6h

Color: 1099

Hook- Owner Jungle Wide Gap (4/0): http://bit.ly/2sBsR1Z

Weight- Swagger Tungsten Vader Flippin (1.5 oz): http://bit.ly/2NjDYtV


CHATTERBAIT... 

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

Color: Green Pumpkin Shad 

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

Color: Blue Gizzard


WHOPPER PLOPPER... 

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

Color: Phantom Shad


FROG COMBO... 

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

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

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


CHATTERBAIT COMBO... 

Rod- G Loomis IMX Pro 883C BJR: http://bit.ly/2QurcHi

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

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

Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 15 lb: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9


SHAKY HEAD COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Zodias 6'10" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

Reel- Shimano Curado 70 MGL K (HG): https://bit.ly/2apmDJt

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


BUDGET FROG COMBO...

Rod- St. Croix Bass X 7'4" Heavy: http://bit.ly/2r0xWAs

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

Line- Power Pro Braid (50 lb): http://bit.ly/2aFg46b


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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Swim Jig and Chatterbait Tips For Prespawn Bass In The Shallows

Want to see how we approach heavy cover and shallow grass? Come along for a day on the water as Tim targets fish around cover in Florida! He’s using Swim Jigs and Chatterbaits on a windy day to consistently catch fish in the shallows. 

There are two approaches to shallow water fishing with reaction baits. The first approach is to fish close to the cover and draw fish out to bite. The second is to plow through the thickest cover and draw a reaction strike from the fish without ever getting them to move from their protected location. With the wind blowing all day, Tim is able to switch between a swim jig and chatterbait to catch quality fish with both of these methods. 

Below you’ll find links to the exact baits and trailers Tim used throughout the day. We’ve included his exact weights and sizes for each lure as well as some of the gear he used to catch these fish. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 


CHATTERBAIT… 

-ZMan 3/8 oz JackHammer Chatterbait: http://bit.ly/2popvj6

Color: Green Pumpkin Shad


CHATTERBAIT TRAILERS... 

-Yamamoto Kickin Zako: https://bit.ly/3fPRQsF

Color: Zako


-13 Fishing 4.5" Pleasure Shad: https://bit.ly/3A4F4hx

Color: Black and Tan


-Yamamoto Zako: http://bit.ly/2fKmSRp

Color: Rainbow Shad


SWIM JIG… 

Bait- Dirty Jigs 1/2 oz No-Jack: http://bit.ly/2d8qUCv

Color: Black and Blue

Trailer- Gambler EZ Swimmer: https://bit.ly/2OLlyUf

Color: Gold Rush


FROG…

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

Color: Hot Mess


CHATTERBAIT COMBO... 

Rod- G Loomis IMX Pro 883C BJR: http://bit.ly/2QurcHi

Reel- Shimano Bantam MGL A (HG): https://bit.ly/3tdTQ36

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

Leader- Sunline Super FC 16 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju


SWIM JIG COMBO... 

Rod- Dobyns Champion Extreme HP 746: http://bit.ly/2ab2kRX

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

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


FROG COMBO...

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

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

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


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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Underspins and Chatterbaits = Awesome Spring Bass Fishing!

Come along for a day on the water throwing reaction for Largemouth! Watch as Tim builds a pattern with an underspin and spinnerbait, then dials it in with a chatterbait. Adapting to changing conditions is a critical aspect of Spring bass fishing and Tim pulls it off perfectly despite constantly changing conditions. 

Spring bass fishing requires constant adaptation. Today is sunny and warm, tomorrow it might be snowing. For Tim, he faced cold temperatures, wind, rain, sun, and shock boats, all in a few hours. Being willing to make color and trailer adjustments to really dial in a pattern made all the difference on this crazy weather day. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits, colors, and equipment Tim used to catch his fish. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 


UNDERSPIN...

Bait- Megabass Uoze Swimmer (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2kmDjdK

Color: Black/BLue

Trailer- Yamamoto Zako Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2fKmSRp

Color: Zako


SPINNERBAIT... 

Bait- Megabass SV-3 (3/8 oz): https://bit.ly/3lk1SD0

Color: Gill

Trailer- Damiki 4" Armor Shad: http://bit.ly/2KtPDAT

Color: Pure Gill


CHATTERBAITS... 

Bait #1- Evergreen JackHammer (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2popvj6

Color: Green Pumpkin Shad

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

Color: Crystal Shad


Bait #2- Evergreen JackHammer (3/8 oz): http://bit.ly/2popvj6

Color: Green Pumpkin Shad

Trailer #2- Yamamoto Kickin Zako: https://bit.ly/3fPRQsF

Color: Zako


WEEDLESS UNDERSPIN... 

Bait- Gambler EZ Swimmer: https://bit.ly/2OLlyUf

Color: Gold Rush

Hook- Owner Flashy Swimmer 5/0: http://bit.ly/2e8O4Y7


CHATTERBAIT COMBO... 

Rod- G Loomis IMX Pro 883C BJR: http://bit.ly/2QurcHi

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

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

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


UNDERSPIN COMBO... 

Rod- St. Croix Victory 7'4" Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/3f4tcEb

Reel- Shimano Curado 70 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2apmDJt

Line- 40 lb Power Pro Braid: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b


BUDGET FRIENDLY CHATTERBAIT COMBO... 

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

Reel- Shimano SLX 70 MGL (XG): https://bit.ly/3gIUCgJ

Line- Sunline Assassin 15 lb 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

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