CHRISTMAS BASS FISHING! (Cold Weather Fishing Tips In Ugly Sweaters)

Come along with the guys for a fun filled, frozen morning on the lake! The ugly sweaters may be on, but that won't stop these guys from taking the bass fishing seriously! Watch as they develop two completely different patterns to catch a bunch of beautiful fish!

Merry Christmas! We're so grateful that you chose to come along with us this morning! It doesn't matter if you're getting ready to see friends and family, you've snuck off to watch this on the couch, or maybe you don't have any friends or family around at all. We are so happy to have you as a member of the TacticalBassin Family. This is a real community full of amazing anglers, including you, and we're thankful that you spent a few moments of your Christmas with us!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear the guys were fishing this morning. We've included the colors on the baits and the exact rod and reel combos. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse, where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.


THE SPOONS...

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

Color: Shattered Glass Silver


•War Eagle Jiggin' Spoon (7/8 oz): https://bit.ly/2H9dJV1

Color: Nickel


War Eagle Hook Upgrade– BKK Treble: https://bit.ly/3PiUjM7

Size: 4


HULA GRUB...

•Yamamoto 2.5" Hula Grub: https://bit.ly/497jz1m

Color: Green Pumpkin Purple and Copper


•Great Lakes Finesse Stealth Football: https://bit.ly/4eQjXTb

Size: 1/4 oz, 1/0 Hook


FOOTBALL JIG...

•Keitech Tungsten Football (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2FDQ3o1

Color: Green Pumpkin Black


•Xzone 3.5" Adrenaline Craw Jr: https://bit.ly/3ebTO5h

Color: Green Pumpkin


SPOON COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick World Class 7'1" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/3qbGEya

Reel– Abu Garcia Zata Tact–Z: https://bit.ly/3B8E7Ks

Line– Seaguar InvizX (15 lb): https://bit.ly/2oVsG2Y


MATT'S HULA GRUB COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Poison Ultima 6'10" Medium Fast: https://bit.ly/3OfNBGe

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

Line– Seaguar PEX8 Braid (24 lb): https://bit.ly/3UEhhl2

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (10 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi


TIM'S FOOTBALL JIG COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis GLX 844C MBR: https://bit.ly/2gqziwT

Model: 7' Heavy Fast

Reel– Shimano Metanium DC 70 A: https://bit.ly/49al91d

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (30 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: http://store.tacticalbassin.com

•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

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Winter Reservoir Fishing In The South! ( Swimbaits and Spoons )

Come along for a fun day on the water as Tim targets bass in a huge reservoir! Most of the country has been frigid cold lately but bass in the South are still active. Watch as Tim breaks down a fishery, finds feeding fish, and dials in a really fun pattern to catch them!

The day starts off strong but once the sun is up, Tim quickly realizes the bite has shut down. No matter what he does the fish just won't bite. We've all been there, the difference is Tim didn't quit. After hours of grinding, he turns the corner when it picks up a spoon and starts targeting bass that are feeding on small baitfish. From jigging spoons to flutter spoons, the bite is on!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear Tim used throughout they day. We've included the exact combo he was spooning with, as well as a great budget–friendly alternative for the price conscious angler. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.


SWIMBAIT...

•Dirty Jigs TUNGSTEN Guppy Head: https://bit.ly/3WCfvSn

Size: 1/4 oz


•Keitech 4" Easy Shiner: https://bit.ly/2bxJK6H

Color: Clear Silver Glow


SPOONS...

•Jackall Counterback Spoon: https://bit.ly/3ymOngI

Color: Stealth Smoke Shad


•War Eagle Jiggin' Spoon (7/8 oz): https://bit.ly/2H9dJV1

Color: Nickel


TIM'S SPOON COMBO...

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

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

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

Leader– Sunline Super FC (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju


BUDGET SPOON COMBO...

Rod– Shimano SLX 6'10" Medium: https://bit.ly/2L3wppO

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

Line– Seaguar Red Label (12 lb): https://bit.ly/2LOVEwA


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: http://store.tacticalbassin.com

•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

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Fall Fishing Tricks To Keep Catching Fish! (Finesse And Reaction)

Come along for a day of Fall fishing! Tim is on the water with bluebird skies and slick calm conditions. He intends to catch them on reaction, but quickly realizes the fish aren't in the mood. Learn as he adapts and puts together a quality limit of fish with a variety of power and finesse presentations.

We all love to power fish in Fall, but some days fish aren't in the mood. When Tim was faced with slick calm conditions, he turned to bait finesse rods and spinning rods to keep catching fish. From a dropshot to a Neko, finesse jig to shakey head, he adapted to changing conditions and kept catching fish. You can do this too!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear Tim used throughout the day. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 


REACTION BAITS...

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

Color: Mirrored Minnow


•Duo Realis Spinbait 80: https://bit.ly/3QE27YK

Color: BK Ayu


•Duo Realis Spin: https://bit.ly/2QKeL9X

Color: Black Smokey Shad


THE JIG...

•Keitech Tungsten Football (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2FDQ3o1

Color: Green Pumpkin Chartreuse


•Xzone Stealth Finesse Craw: https://bit.ly/4ckYPmX

Color: Green Pumpkin Blue


NEKO RIG...

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

Color: Green Pumpkin Black Flake

Weight– Reins Tungsten Nail: https://bit.ly/3Qvfv3Z

Size: 3/32 oz

Rings– VMC Crossover Ring: https://bit.ly/3w0NYdz

Size: 7

Hook– Owner Sniper Finesse Weedless: https://bit.ly/2zXirRH

Size: 1


DROPSHOT...

•Xzone Hot Shot Minnow: https://bit.ly/3NgPDXv

Color: 309


•BKK Dropshot Hook: https://bit.ly/41YruKp

Size: 2


•Xzone Tungsten Weight: https://bit.ly/40NDHjT

Size: 3/16 oz


SHAKEY HEAD...

•Yamamoto Sensei Worm: https://bit.ly/3WgAaM5

Color: Dark Green Pumpkin Amber Laminate


•Canterbury Shakey Head: https://bit.ly/2aFOs0V

Size: 3/16 oz


SPYBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Cashion Icon Bait Finesse: https://bit.ly/3mLIIes

Model: 7'2" Medium Light

Reel– Abu Garcia Zenon LTX BFS: https://bit.ly/4aSBckW

Speed: 8:1

Line– Seaguar InvizX (6 lb): https://bit.ly/2oVsG2Y


DROPSHOT COMBO...

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

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

Line– Sunline SX1 10 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2tn8EzQ

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


JIG COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis GLX 7'1" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/4eTKfF2

Model: 853C JWR

Reel– Shimano Metanium DC A 70: https://bit.ly/49al91d

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (30 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (10 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 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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Clear Water Fishing? These Tricks Always Catch Bass!

Clear water can be tricky, but not with these tips! Whether you're on the Great Lakes, a highland reservoir, or a clear water pond, this information will help you catch more fish. We typically apply these tips to Northern Smallmouth, but they work great for big Spotted Bass and Largemouth too!

When water is clear, distance is your friend! Focusing on your lake's color line will get more bites, and so will light fluorocarbon. Once you've figured out how to be stealthy, it comes down to lure presentation. We have key baits that we trust to consistently get bite in clear water situations and you can rely on them too. From finesse power fishing to micro baits, these are the lures we use.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits discussed in the video. We've included our favorite sizes and colors, favorite rigging components, as well as the rods and reels we use to fish them effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.


SINGLE SWIMBAITS...

•Dirty Jigs Tactical Finesse Swimbait Head: https://bit.ly/2Pqrq3n

Favorite Size: 3/8 oz


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

Colors: Electric Blue Chartreuse, Sun Gill


•Xzone 4" Swammer: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Colors: Electric Shad, Electric Blue Chart, Perch


•Keitech 4" Easy Shiner: https://bit.ly/2bxJK6H

Colors: Electric Blue Chartreuse, Electric Bluegill


OKASHIRA SWIMBAIT...

•Megabass Okashira Screw Head: https://bit.ly/2EpluSA

Size: 1/16th - 1/8 oz


•Megabass 3" Spark Shad: https://bit.ly/2XcLZk4

Colors: Albino, Real, Silver Shad


DARK SLEEPER...

•Megabass 3" Dark Sleeper (3/4 oz): https://bit.ly/2TyR1GT

Colors: Wakasagi, Haze


JERKBAITS...

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

Colors: Elegy Bone, Northern Secret, MG Western Clown


SPEED CRANKBAITS...

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

Colors: Northern Special, Green Pumpkin Craw


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

Colors: Elegy Bone, Biwako See Thru Chart


SPY BAITS...

•Duo Realis Spin Bait 80 (3/8 oz): https://bit.ly/3QE27YK

Colors: Ghost Minnow, Green Smelt, Blue Hitch


NED RIGS...

•Xzone Ned Zone: https://bit.ly/2mRiYhF

Colors: 309, Big Limit


•Duo Realis Wriggle ND Slim: https://bit.ly/3PQtGQq

Colors: BTM Dweller, Lotic White


•ZMan NedLockZ HD: https://bit.ly/2kIgRYK

Size: 1/10 oz


FINESSE TUBES...

•Netbait STH 2.5" Finesse Tube: https://bit.ly/3aU0oeU

Colors: Juvenile Goby, Ten Point


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

Size: 3/16 oz, 1/0 Hook


DROPSHOT...

•MissileBaits BombShot: https://bit.ly/2YYBipr

Colors: Fishaliscious, Goby Bite


•Big Bite Baits Smallie Smasher: https://bit.ly/3xEADuo

Colors: Smashed Goby, Perch Dinner


•Owner Mosquito Light: https://bit.ly/2zQVKx3

Size: 2


•Xzone Skinny Tungsten weight: https://bit.ly/40NDHjT

Size: 1/4 oz


FLUOROCARBON LINE...

•Sunline Super FC (7 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

•Seaguar InvizX (6-8 lb): https://bit.ly/2oVsG2Y

•Sufix 131 Braid (6 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF


FAVORITE FINESSE SPINNING COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis NRX+ 7'6" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/2RB0oJP

Model: 901S SJR

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

Line– Sufix 131 Braid (6 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF

Leader– Sunline Super FC (7 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju


DARK SLEEPER COMBO...

Rod– Megabass P5 7'1" Med Hvy Dark Sleeper: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

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

LIne– Sunline Super FC (12 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju


FINESSE SWIMBAIT COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis GLX 7'5" Medium 892S JWR: https://bit.ly/49kagJX

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

Line– Seaguar InvizX (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2oVsG2Y


JERKBAIT COMBO...

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

Reel– Shimano Aldebaran MGL HG: http://bit.ly/2uQ4oH8

Line– Sunline FC (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2h4LNjm


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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