4 Bass Fishing Mistakes We All Make Right Now! (And How To Change Them)

We all make the same mistakes! Learn from ours, so you can catch more fish! Late Summer and the Early Fall transition can be a complicated time to fish for bass. Its even more complicated if you fall into these common pitfalls! Instead of making the same mistakes over and over, here are some key tips to help you catch way more fish on your next trip!

We love to focus on the positive, so while this video is about mistakes; its also full of solutions. Focus on covering water with finesse baits or going big with large swimbaits. Avoid the mid-sized baits unless you're trying a unique bait that other guys aren't throwing. There are some very simple ways to catch fish as we approach the Fall transition, you just need to recognize what's happening and adapt accordingly. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits we're discussing in the video. We've included our favorite heads and rigging components where applicable, along with some budget-friendly gear to help you catch more fish. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

FINESSE BAITS... 

Bait- Storm 3" Largo Shad: https://bit.ly/3vxP0NB

Colors: Sexy Shad, Albino Shad, Tennessee Shad

Head- Dirty Jigs Guppy: http://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

Size: 3/16 oz, 3/0 Hook

Bait- Keitech 3.3" Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

Head- Gamakatsu Underspin Mini: https://bit.ly/3PbOduU

Size: 3/16 oz, Size 1 Hook

BIG BAITS... 

-River2Sea Tactical Wake 210: https://bit.ly/3aV6peA

Colors: Tactical Shad, Copper Carp, Chrome Gill

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

Colors: Hitch, Gizzard Shad, John Pearl Hitch

JIGS... 

Jig- Dirty Jigs Finesse Jig (7/16 oz): http://bit.ly/2eJinXo

Colors: Supermat Brown, Alabama Craw, Green Pumpkin Craw

Trailer- Yamamoto 5" Double Tail: http://bit.ly/2db9w1p

Colors: Green Pumpkin Blk Flake

Jig- Dirty Jigs Compact Pitchin (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2hAIyCV

Colors: Canterbury Craw, Green Pumpkin Craw

Trailer- Yamamoto 5" Double Tail: http://bit.ly/2db9w1p

Colors: Green Pumpkin Purple and Copper Flake

UNIQUE SOFT PLASTICS... 

Bait- Jackall 3.8" Honey Nugget: https://bit.ly/3Qd04dL

Colors: Zarigani, Smoke Light Green Pumpkin Blue

Hook- Owner All Purpose Soft Bait (4/0): https://bit.ly/2QbbdRW

Weight- Swagger Tungsten Casting (1/4 oz): http://bit.ly/37AVcrx

Bait- Deps 3.5" Cover Scat: https://bit.ly/3dj8LVl

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Watermelon Seed, Blue Melon

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

BUDGET FINESSE SWIMBAIT COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Intenza 7' Medium: http://bit.ly/2s7kaQn

Reel- Shimano Sahara FJ 2500: https://bit.ly/2XhhM43

Line- Sunline Super FC (7 lb): http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BUDGET BIG BAIT COMBO... 

Rod- Savage Gear Squad 8' Heavy: https://bit.ly/3tT8bS2

Reel- 13 Fishing Concept A3: https://bit.ly/3GLddq8

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

BUDGET ALL-AROUND COMBO...

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

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

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

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

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

Matt's MOST EMBARASSING Moment

FISHING FAIL and it happened in a tournament! Not weighing in anything at all would have been better than this mess! Weighing an entire 5 bass limit for less than 5 lbs was a really sobering experience. 

Thanks for listening to this embarassing story. Its all in good fun, we've all had those tough days we don't forget but that's what keeps us coming back for more. Don't let my experience deter you, Collins Lake is an awesome fishery! Here is the link to Tim telling the story of his 15 lber: https://youtu.be/pJt8qY0S6gY

What was this big one in the video caught on? Here's the gear....

Lucky Craft RTO Squarebill 2.5: http://bit.ly/2dj4myf
Gamakatsu Size 2 EWG Treble Hooks: http://bit.ly/2cZrsbY
Sunline Assassin 12 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm
GLoomis 845 CBR Crankbait Rod: http://bit.ly/2giKvEy
Shimano Curado 70 in 7:1 Ratio: http://bit.ly/2apmDJt

Gear From The Story...

Finesse Jig: http://bit.ly/2eJinXo
Yamamoto Double Tail Grub: http://bit.ly/2db9w1p
Split Shot: http://bit.ly/2rCn8WY
Gamakatsu EWG Size 2: http://bit.ly/2d07gvp
4" Magic Worm (Discountinued)
Modern Replacement- Roboworm 4.5": http://bit.ly/2asZyH3
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Want TacticalBassin Gear? Email tacticalbassinapparel@gmail.com for all the details on hats, sunshirts and hoodies. 

Need Sun Protection? 

Here's what we wear...
Sun Mask: http://bit.ly/2vgSsh4
Sun Shirt w/ Hood: http://bit.ly/2vgTOst
Light Fishing Pants: http://bit.ly/2foDx10

What's the Craziest Thing You've Ever Hooked While Fishing?? Here's Matt's Story!

Crazy things happen on the lake! We plan to catch fish but sometimes we hook birds, animals, and who knows what else! What's the craziest thing you've ever caught? Here's the story of  Matt's most bizarre experiences!

The Osprey is understandable. The bird is curious and if you've thrown a swimbait for any length of time you've probably had a close call. But what was the beaver thinking? That one is just crazy!

In case you find yourself in this kind of situation there are a few tools that will make it a little easier to free your accidental catch. A net, pliers, and wire cutters are essential to getting the job done cleanly. With smaller animals simply roll them in the net and work through the mesh to free the hooks. This eliminates the danger to humans of being pecked, clawed, etc... and it restricts the animal's movement so it doesn't hurt itself while panicking. 

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Equipment We Recommend...

Favorite Pliers: http://bit.ly/2tfxFvw
Favorite Wire Cutters: http://bit.ly/2soB34k
Favorite life jacket: http://bit.ly/2odXXIP
Favorite sunglasses: http://bit.ly/2glE3eN
Hero5 Camera: http://bit.ly/2iwZqqU
ElectroSamson Scale: http://bit.ly/2f7QgQ9
Promar Net: http://bit.ly/2dh9xQP
Rain Gear- Aftco Anhydrous Jacket: http://bit.ly/2uIWf5V
Tacticalbassin Apparel: Email tacticalbassinapparel@gmail.com