These Tricks Are Why Some Anglers Catch ALL The BIG BASS In Spring! (Spring Sight Fishing)

The truth is, most anglers are terrible at sight fishing! If you aren't paying attention to subtle details, you're almost wasting your time trying to sight fish in Spring. Pay attention to these tricks because they make all the difference! Whether you're bed fishing or sight fishing on flats, how you position, dress, and behave, has a huge impact before you even make a cast!

Most anglers just go down the bank without a care in the world, and it shows. Those anglers that pay attention to details, to boat positioning, and to their lures, catch more and bigger bass every Spring. This year you need to pay attention to how you dress, how quickly you move, and which baits you present first to bass in shallow water. If you want to catch a BIG bass this year, this is your chance!

Below you'll find links to the baits and gear we use for sight fishing. We've included our favorite apparel to stay concealed, as well as our favorite colors for each bait. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.


SUNGLASSES...

•Eye Surrender Tactical Bassin Sunglasses: https://bit.ly/3cLH0kl

Lense Colors: Amber, Copper, Green


CAMO CLOTHING...

•Aftco Tactical Camo Performance Hoodie: https://bit.ly/41iA9XD


•Aftco Ocean Bound Long Sleeve: https://bit.ly/3IYMpoH


•Aftco Bass Sun Mask: https://bit.ly/2JcA8xi


NED RIG…

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

Colors: 309, Green Pumpkin Blue


•ZMan Finesse Shroomz: https://bit.ly/2hs2cAe

Size: 1/10 oz


HIDDEN HOOK DROPSHOT...

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

Colors: Blueback Secret, Timid Bluegill


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

Size: 2/0 Hook


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

Size: 3/8 oz


EXPOSED HOOK DROPSHOT...

•Duo Realis Versa Pintail: https://bit.ly/4cH8xRS

Colors: Baby Bass, Smokey magic


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

Colors: Bully, Smashed Goby


•Reins 4" Bubbling Shaker: https://bit.ly/3OMsKMs

Colors: Bluegill, Green Pumpkin


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

Size: 2

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

Size: 1/4 oz


FLIPPING JIG...

•Dirty Jigs No Jack Flippin: https://bit.ly/2fx8YBI

Size: 1/2 oz

Color: Magic Craw Swirl, The Go To


•Crush City Clean Up Craw: https://bit.ly/3TyfMmo

Colors: Green Pumpkin Blue, Green Pump Chart Pepper


MICRO JIG...

•MissileBaits Micro Jig: https://bit.ly/3lWMKjO

Size: 3/16 oz

Color: Dill Pickle, Green Pumpkin


•Netbait 2" Tiny Paca Chunk: https://bit.ly/44ZjCsL

Colors: Magic Craw, Summer Craw


SWIMBAITS...

•Savage Gear 4" RTF Bluegill: https://bit.ly/2xx1zjH

Colors: Bluegill, Bream


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

Colors: Haze, Donko


•Bucca's Bacca Burrito: https://bit.ly/3p5SkiW

Size: 5" and 6"

Colors: Tactical Shad, Tactical Chartreuse Shad


MID PRICED JIG/SMALL SWIMBAIT COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Mojo Bass 7'5" Medium Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/3wQ93Zn

Reel– Shimano SLX 70 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/3vPtYQ5

Line– Seaguar InvizX 17 lb: https://bit.ly/2oVsG2Y


BUDGET DROPSHOT COMBO...

Rod– Savage Gear 6'10" Medium Light Fast: https://bit.ly/43NRERK

Reel– Daiwa Fuego LT 2500D: https://bit.ly/2yDmdtQ

Line– Sunline Super FC 7 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju


BUDGET MICRO JIG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano SLX 7'2" Medium X Fast: https://bit.ly/2L3wppO

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

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


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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Sight Fishing Tricks You Don't Know! (How We Catch Big Bass)

Anglers are terrible at sight fishing! These tricks make all the difference! Whether you're bed fishing or sight fishing on flats, how you position, dress, and behave has a huge impact before you even make a cast. These are the details that you need to know. 

Most anglers just go down the bank fishing without a care in the world and it shows in their overall catch rate. Those anglers that pay attention to details, to boat positioning, and to their lures, catch more and bigger bass.

Below you'll find links to the baits and gear we use for sight fishing. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

MATT'S UNDERWATER SIGHT FISHING VIDEO...

•Underwater Video: https://youtu.be/IFS6jvrYPT0

SUNGLASSES...

•Eye Surrender Tactical Bassin Sunglasses: https://bit.ly/3cLH0kl

Lense Colors: Amber, Copper, Green


CAMO CLOTHING...

•Aftco Tactical Camo Performance Hoodie: https://bit.ly/41iA9XD


•Aftco Nukam Sun Mask: https://bit.ly/2MfwxDY


POWER SHOTTING...

Bait– MissileBaits 6" Magic Worm: https://bit.ly/3T7dHgB

Color: Watermelon Violet, Blueback Secret

Hook– Owner Cover Shot HD (2/0): https://bit.ly/36Gunbf

Weight– Xzone Tungsten 1/4 oz Skinny: https://bit.ly/40NDHjT


NED RIG BAITS...

•ZMan Finesse TRD: http://bit.ly/2hs4RtR

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Green Pumpkin Goby


•ZMan TRD CrawZ: http://bit.ly/2U9vx6P

Colors: Drews Craw, Green Pumpkin


•ZMan TRD BugZ: http://bit.ly/2oiavEE

Colors: Green. Pumpkin, Mud Bug


CHARTREUSE NED HEAD...

Lead– Finesse Shroomz: http://bit.ly/2hs2cAe

Tungsten– Flanders Head: http://bit.ly/2KcIB6M


JIGS AND TRAILERS...

Bait– Dirty Jigs Pitchin Jig (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2amL3of

Color: The Go To, Magic Craw

Trailer– Reaction Innovations Sweet Beaver: http://bit.ly/29W3RZW

Colors: Magic Craw Swirl, Soft Pappi


Bait– MissileBaits Micro Jig (1/4 oz): https://bit.ly/3osY6wA

Color: Dill Pickle, Sunfish IPA

Trailer– Netbait Paca Chunk (Tiny): http://bit.ly/2d8mIXx

Color: Magic Craw, Summer Craw


SWIMBAITS...

•Megabass Sleeper Gill: https://bit.ly/3HPvgMT

Colors: Gill, Gillkko


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

Colors: Haze, Hanahaze


TEXAS RIGGED CREATURE...

Bait– Xzone 3.5" Adrenaline Craw: https://bit.ly/3ebTO5h

Hook– BKK Chimera Wide Gap (2/0): https://bit.ly/3IS3pwf

Weight– Freedom Tackle Tungsten (1/4 oz): https://bit.ly/3TY1qvu


POWER SHOT COMBO...

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

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

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


CREATURE BAIT/JIG FISHING COMBO...

Rod– Megabass Orochi XX Braillist: http://bit.ly/2OSVNwH

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

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

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


NED RIG COMBO...

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

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

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

Leader– Sunline Super FC (6 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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Sight Fishing Tips And Shallow Water Tricks! + Jet Boat Tour!

Come along for a day on the water as we target shallow prespawn and spawning fish. Along the way we take a tour of the the completely redesigned jet boat, and cover some of the key information you need for ethical sight fishing during the spawn. If that's not enough, we end the day skipping docks with a swimbait!

The spawn is in full swing in much of the country. Its always a hot button issue full of heated debate about the ethics of fishing during the spawn. Our position is that in most of the country its legal, and if guys are going to do it, we'd like to see them doing it right. So today, in the midst of catching fish, Matt sits down and covers what you need to know about fish care, how to catch these big bass, and the baits he relies on to catch them quickly. 

Below you'll find links to the baits Matt caught fish on today, as well as the gear he used. We've also included links to the baits he recommends for the spawn and the glasses he and Tim designed for this purpose. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 


SIGHT FISHING GLASSES... 

-Eye Surrender TacticalBassin Glasses: https://bit.ly/3cLH0kl

Lense Colors For Sight Fishing: Amber, Copper


...TODAY'S BAITS...


SENKO... 

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

Color: Green Pumpkin Black Flake

Hook- VMC Wacky Hook (Size 1): https://bit.ly/35Gtj31


CHATTERBAIT... 

Bait- Zman Mini Max (3/8 oz): https://bit.ly/3tqztzi

Color: Pearl Ghost

Trailer- Big Bite Kamikaze SwimOn (3.75): https://bit.ly/2NkSdPV

Color: Pearl


SWIMBAIT... 

-Bucca 6" Burrito Swimbait: https://bit.ly/3p5SkiW

Color: Who Dat


...SIGHT FISHING BAITS...


DROPSHOT...

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

Colors: Grn Pump Org Blk Purp Prl Bl

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

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


JIG... 

Jig- Dirty Jigs Pitchin Jig: http://bit.ly/2amL3of

Colors: Magic Craw, Warmouth, Bluegill 

Trailer- Netbait 4" Paca Slim: http://bit.ly/2M5cuGF

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Okeechobee Flare 


BLUEGILL SWIMBAITS... 

-Savage Gear 4" Jig Hook Bluegill: https://bit.ly/2xx1zjH

Colors: Bluegill, Ghost Gill

-Savage Gear Line Through Bluegill: https://bit.ly/3pCRab7

Colors: Bluegill, Ghost Gill

-13 Fishing Gill Wedge: https://bit.ly/3pzDsbX

Colors: Natural Sunfish, Natural Gill


JET BOAT TOUR VIDEO: https://youtu.be/zv5Wp7m_0W8


SENKO COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Expride 6'10" medium: https://bit.ly/32IrXqE

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

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


SWIMBAIT COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Expride 8' Extra Extra Heavy: https://bit.ly/32IrXqE

Reel- Shimano Tranx 300 (HG): http://bit.ly/2kYsvRw

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

Leader- Sunline FC-100 (30 lb): http://bit.ly/2O4UElB


BUDGET-FRIENDLY SENKO COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Intenza 7'1" Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2QADLTq

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

Line- Suline Super FC 12 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

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Bass Boats Can't Go Here! Lake Chickamauga Kayak Bass Fishing!

We're sneaking around the backwaters today to avoid boat traffic. With hundreds of boats on the water and fishing pressure at an all time high, its time to jump in the kayak. Why a kayak in such a big lake? We're able to get into all the places the boats can't go! Come along as Matt catches fish in backwater coves and pockets. 

Today is all about finesse. Matt started off with a tiny underspin, a senko, and a shaky head, then added a dropshot to the mix as conditions dictated. There were a few prespawn fish around but the majority of these bass were spawning. Since he was using finesse tackle, Matt added some new rods into the mix as well. He tried out a new Halo KSII Elite, a Savage Gear Black Ops, and the new Ultegra spinning reel and had great success with all of them. 

While we love fishing out of the bass boats and using all the modern electronic advantages, there is something very rewarding about getting on the water in a small craft, no electronics, and just going fishing. If you haven't given kayak fishing a try, you really should. Below you'll find links to all the gear, the baits, and the equipment Matt used today. We've included the exact models and specific colors Matt was using as well. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item, except for the kayak link which goes directly to the manufacturer. 


Underspin... 

Head- Cool Baits 1/8 oz Down Under: http://bit.ly/2boS7QA

Bait- Keitech Fat 2.8" (Electric Shad): http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v


Senko... 

Bait- Yamamoto Senko 5" (Green Pumpkin): http://bit.ly/2axAmNS

Hook- Gamakatsu 4/0 Superline: http://bit.ly/2ac92XG


Shaky Head... 

Hook- Dirty Jigs Canterbury 1/8 oz: http://bit.ly/2aFOs0V

Bait #1- Strike King Fat Baby Finesse: http://bit.ly/2aKei5y

Color: Green Pumpkin Sapphire

Bait #2- Reaction Innovations Smallie Beaver: http://bit.ly/2dR6CkP

Colors: Green Pumpkin, White Trash


Dropshot... 

Hook- Owner Mosquito Light 1/0: http://bit.ly/2zQVKx3

Weight- Swagger Tungsten TearDrop 1/8: http://bit.ly/2V2B63h

Bait- Big Bite Smallie Smasher (Chart/White): http://bit.ly/2ZpCOCY


Kayak... 

-Old Town Sportsman Autopilot 136: https://bit.ly/3h9ngaS


Dropshot/Keitech Combo... 

Rod- Halo KS II Elite 6'10" Medium: https://bit.ly/32Rp9nh

Reel- Shimano Ultegra 3000: https://bit.ly/2PeNvUH

Line- Sufix 131 Braid (10 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF

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


Shaky Head Combo... 

Rod- Shimano Zodias 7'2" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/3aeQbYW

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

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


Senko Combo... 

Rod- Savage Gear Black Ops 7'1" Medium: https://bit.ly/3aLTsAh

Reel- Shimano Ultegra 3000: https://bit.ly/2PeNvUH

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro Braided 20 lb: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader- Sunline Assassin 12 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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