The Truth About Winter Fishing! (How To Prepare For Tough Conditions)

Come along for a day of Winter bass fishing with Matt! The weather is cold, the fishing is tough, but Matt is determined to catch some bass! Listen to the details as he adapts to the conditions. What how he focuses on confidence baits and pieces together a pattern for a mixed bag of fish.

Winter isn't always easy! Sure, you've got a chance at a giant, but sometimes it's downright tough! Don't panic! Focus on your confidence baits, fish them slowly and effectively, and you can catch fish despite the conditions. Your next bite could be the fish of a lifetime, so stay focused, even when the bites are few and far between!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear Matt used throughout the day. We've included his hook upgrades, bait colors, as well as the rods and reels he used to fish the baits effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

FULL SIZE RIG...

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

•Matt Allen Swimbait Heads (3/16 oz): https://bit.ly/29RrTYN

•Keitech 5" Easy Shiner Swimbaits: https://bit.ly/2bxJK6H

Color: Tennessee Shad

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

Color: Crystal Shad

MID SIZE RIG...

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

•Matt Allen Swimbait Heads (1/8 oz): https://bit.ly/29RrTYN

•Keitech 4.5" Easy Shiner Swimbaits: https://bit.ly/2bxJK6H

Color: Electric Shad

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

Color: Electric Shad

BLADE BAIT...

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

Color: Holo Mossback

•BKK Hook Upgrade– Spear EWG: https://bit.ly/3PiUjM7

Size: 8

CRANKBAIT...

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

Color: Ghost Minnow

FULL SIZE RIG COMBO...

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

Reel– Shimano Bantam MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2H44yjG

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro (65 lb): https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Sunline Saltimate Shock Leader (20 lb): https://bit.ly/2O4UElB

MID SIZE RIG COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Legend Elite 7'4" Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/2z2qdHc

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

Line– Seaguar InvizX (20 lb): https://bit.ly/2oVsG2Y

BLADE BAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 7'2" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

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

Line– Sufix 832 Sunrise Braid (30 lb): https://bit.ly/3vbtuDw

Leader– Sufix Advance (12 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

SPEED CRANK COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis IMX Pro 906 CBR: http://bit.ly/2og0BmK

Reel– Shimano Curado 150 MGL (XG): https://bit.ly/2TQHwrP

Line– Sunline Crank FC (12 lb): https://bit.ly/3fohguC

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

Two Lakes In One Day! Catching Bass On Crazy Lure Colors!

Most anglers don't know these lure colors actually work! Come on the road with us as we fish new water! We're throwing baits (and colors) that the average angler overlooks. Bold colors work incredibly well in Spring, especially in stained water. Come along as we explore, adapt, and catch giant bass!

Chartreuse and Blue are two of the most underrated colors in fishing. They may not work every day on every lake, but they tend to get larger than average bites. If you've been overlooking these bold colors, you may want to second guess that decision. Today the guys were applying them in fast moving current below giant dams on the Tennessee river, and the bass (and drum) couldn't resist!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits the guys were using, including the exact sizes and colors they used. We've also included some of the rod and reel combos we used to fish these baits effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

UNDERSPINS...

•TacticalBassin Underspin: https://bit.ly/4bKgVQf

Size and Color: 3/4 oz, Tennessee Shad

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

Color: Electric Blue/Chartreuse

•TacticalBassin Underspin: https://bit.ly/4bKgVQf

Size and Color: 3/8 oz 2/0, Blue Shad

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

Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl

•Tactical MINI Underspin: https://bit.ly/3JOd8UY

Size and Color: 3/16 oz, Black Back

•XZone 2.75" Swammer: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl

SPINNERBAITS...

Bait– Nichols 1/2 oz Catalyst Spinnerbait: https://bit.ly/3QfCSuM

Color: BombShell Shad

Swimbait– Damiki 4" Armor Shad: https://bit.ly/2KtPDAT

Color: Pearl White

•Megabass 3/4 oz SV–3: https://bit.ly/3lk1SD0

Colors: Chartreuse White

CRANKBAITS…

•Rapala DT 10: https://bit.ly/2BL0UYl

Color: Citrus Shad

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

Color: Metallic Shad

ALABAMA RIG...

Rig– Hog Farmer Tactical Mini Flex: https://bit.ly/3uwY6Md

Head– Matt Allen Swimbait Head (1/4 oz): https://bit.ly/29RrTYN

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

Color: Electric Blue Chart

MATT'S UNDERSPIN COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Zodias 7'5" Heavy: https://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

Reel– Shimano Bantam MGL A (HG): https://bit.ly/2H44yjG

Line– Sufix 832 (65 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Sufix Advance (20 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

MATT'S SPINNERBAIT COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis GLX 893C BJR: https://bit.ly/3TPrt9W

Model: 7'3" Medium – Fast

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

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

Leader– Sufix Advance (17 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

TIM'S CRANKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis IMX Pro 906C CBR: https://bit.ly/2FQj6CZ

Reel– Shimano Bantam MGL A (HG): https://bit.ly/2H44yjG

Line– Sunline Crank FC (15 lb): https://bit.ly/3fohguC

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! It's all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here...

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

The Cold Water Bass Fishing Trick Everyone Forgets!!

When Winter bass don't want to bite, the Jerkbait is the deal! Long pauses and short snaps of the rod can get wary fish to commit. However, this time of year attention to detail is everything. From baits to hooks, and rod to line,  you need your gear to be perfectly dialed to fully take advantage of a jerk bait's potential. 

Matt started out fishing a variety of Winter time baits. He threw crankbaits, blade baits, alabama rigs, and swimbaits. Right before he was going to call it quits he picked up the jerkbait and changed the course of his day. The subtle action of the jerkbait combined with long pauses was more than the bass could resist! 

Below you'll find links to the exact gear Matt was using. He's included his favorite sizes and colors for the baits, as well as the exact rods and reels he was fishing with. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

THE JERKBAIT...  

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

Color: HT Ito Tennessee Shad

Other Great Colors: Elegy Bone, Mat Shad

THE ALABAMA RIG...

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

Head– Matt Allen Swimbait Head (3/16 oz): http://bit.ly/29RrTYN

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

Color: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

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

Color: Albino

MATT'S JERKBAIT SPINNING COMBO...

Rod– Megabass Orochi XX Ronin: http://bit.ly/2XkVoej

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

MATT'S JERKBAIT CASTING COMBO...

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

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

Line– Sunline Super FC 10 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

MATT'S A–RIG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 7’7” Heavy: https://bit.ly/32IrXqE

Reel– Shimano Curado 200K (HG): http://bit.ly/2tHewEh

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

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

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

Winter Bass Fishing Is Fun! Here's How We Catch Them!

Epic fishing in early Winter! These fish started feeding when it got warm! Come along for a fun day on the water as we adapt to changing conditions and catch a ton of fish with power techniques! 

This time of year most anglers start slowing down or even put their gear away. That's a huge mistake! Fishing during the Fall to Winter transition can be amazing! There's less angling pressure than Spring and there are still a ton of fish to be caught! From glide baits to lipless, these fish were still feeding like it was early Fall!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits Matt used throughout the day. We've also included the exact hooks and equipment he was using with the lipless. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

GLIDE BAITS...

•GRatt Sneaky Pete: http://bit.ly/2RYCPFe

Color: John Pearl Hitch

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

Color: I Know It

LIPLESS CRANKBAIT...

•Jackall TN 60: http://bit.ly/2lqAwjh

Color: SG Threadfin

LIPLESS HOOK UPGRADES...

Split Ring– Owner Hyperwire: http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX

Size: 3

Hook– Owner ST–35: http://bit.ly/2g8uCMj

TN 70: Size 4

TN 60: Size 6

LIPLESS COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis IMX Pro 855C CBR: http://bit.ly/2og0BmK

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

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

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

S WAVER COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 7'6" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/32IrXqE

Reel– Shimano Curado 200K (HG): http://bit.ly/2tHewEh

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

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

BUDGET SMALL GLIDE COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Mojo Bass 7'4" Heavy: https://bit.ly/3wQ93Zn

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

Line– Sunline Super FC (15 lb): http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

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