Targeting Bass Around Grass With Topwater | Fall Bass Fishing

Come along for an incredible day of topwater fishing! This lake has so much grass it can easily overwhelm anglers, but Matt teaches everything you need to know about quickly finding bass in grass. Then, to illustrate the point, the guys catch a pile of fish on frogs and other topwater! You don't want to miss this!

Fall fishing is amazing! When bass are schooling and ambushing baitfish, it's one of the most exciting patterns you can experience. Whether you're on a grass fishery that requires weedless baits, or an open water reservoir where traditional topwaters are a better choice, you should take advantage of this bite window and catch some topwater fish.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear the guys used throughout the day. We've included our favorite colors for each bait, as well as the exact rods, baits, and line and 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.

THE FROGS...

•Berkley Swamp Lord: https://bit.ly/3MAFQum

Color: Green Pumpkin, Honey Shad

•Berkley Popping Swamp Lord: https://bit.ly/4dSmnkF

Color: Bone, Burnt Bone

•Jackall Kaera: https://bit.ly/2Fz6SA3

Color: Glitter Hasu

•Spro Bronzeye 65: https://bit.ly/2sz9Qje

Colors: Navy Seal, Sunfish

TOPWATER...

•Spro Essential Popper: https://bit.ly/3ziPaQh

Color: Natural Herring

•Duo Realis Pencil 110 Silent: https://bit.ly/3TdJIoL

Color: UV Silver Slash B

SOFT BAITS ON DECK...

Flipping– Netbait 4" Paca Slim Craw: https://bit.ly/3QhEpRe

Color: Green Pumpkin Red

Soft Jerkbait– Xzone Whiplash Shad: https://bit.ly/3IpMKQo

Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl

MATT'S MAIN FROG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 7'3" Extra Heavy: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

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

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

MATT'S KAERA COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Zodias 7'1" Heavy+: https://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

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

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

MATT'S TOPWATER COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis GLX 7' Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/3PmpCqj

Model: 853C MBR

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

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

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

RYAN'S FROG COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick Elite 7'5" Extra Heavy: https://bit.ly/3MyC6tb

Reel– Abu Garcia Revo Premier (8:1): https://bit.ly/4e8LPCc

Line– Berkley X9 Braid (50 lb): https://bit.ly/3Xv5oze

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

How To Find Bass In A Shallow Lake! ( Breaking Down A New Lake )

Come along as we explore a new lake! As Tim drops the trolling motor in a lake with no map, he immediately realizes he's faced with giant shallow flats and endless grass. How will he break it down? Where will he start? Come along as he puts the pieces together and catches a nice limit on a new lake!

Tim's first move in a new lake was to target visible cover. If this had worked, his day would have been easy. Unfortunately, bass weren't on visible cover (this is common). Once he realized the bass were in the grass he started to grind, looking for grass edges, pockets, and openings. Anything "different" from the expansive grass as key to his bites.

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

GLIDE BAIT...

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

Color: Party Crasher

UNDERSPIN...

•Xzone 4.75" Swammer: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Color: Green Pumpkin Blue Flake

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

Size: 5/0 with 1/4 oz

POWER SHOT...

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

Color: PB&J

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

Size: 2/0

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

Size: 3/8 oz

S–WAVER COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 7'6" Medium heavy: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel– Shimano Tranx 200 (HG): https://bit.ly/2Tv0yCy

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

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

POWER SHOT COMBO...

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

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

Braid– Sufix 131 (30 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF

Leader– Seaguar InvizX (15 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

Targeting BIG Bass In Offshore Grass! ( Topwater Bite Is On Fire 🔥)

Come along for some insane topwater fishing!! Matt dropped his aluminum boat into a new lake and is going exploring. It only takes a few minutes to locate fish hunting along offshore grass lines. Its been a long time since we've been on a wide open topwater bite like this!

Some days it feels like you make all the right decisions. From where the fish were positioning to the baits they were eating, this lake fit right into Matt's style of fishing. The Giant Dog X and the Magdraft made a great pair on the grass lines but Matt still took the time to explore other options and further dial in the bite. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits, colors, and rod and reel combos Matt used throughout the morning. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

THE TOPWATERS...

•Megabass Giant Dog X: https://bit.ly/2yU84eE

Color: Megabass Sexy Shad, Sexy French Pearl

•Owner Cultiva Zip N Ziggy: https://bit.ly/3BTMLuh

Color: Natural Minnow, Shiner

•River2Sea Whopper Plopper 60: https://bit.ly/2bsPbQV

Color: Bone

SPLIT RING UPGRADE...

•Owner Hyperwire: https://bit.ly/2v8ArBX

Size: 2

THE SWIMBAIT...

•Megabass 6" Magdraft: https://bit.ly/2mc8bfK

Color: Ghost Shad Solid

THE SENKO...

Bait– Yamamoto 5" Slim Senko: https://bit.ly/43d1Tgn

Color: Green Pumpkin Red

Hook– Hayabusa Weedless Wacky WRM201: https://bit.ly/3UjDZx0

Size: 1

TOPWATER COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis GLX 843C MBR: https://bit.ly/2gqziwT

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

Line– Sufix 131 Braid (30 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF

Leader– Maxima Ultragreen (15 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae97J9

SWIMBAIT COMBO...

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

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

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

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

BFS TOPWATER COMBO...

Rod– Cashion ICON BFS 6'10" ML: https://bit.ly/3mLIIes

Reel– Shimano Curado BFS: https://bit.ly/2QGRVF2

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

Leader– Maxima Ultragreen (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae97J9

BFS SENKO COMBO...

Rod– Megabass P5 Destroyer Pop X Stick: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

Reel– Shimano Aldebaran BFS: (JDM Product)

Line– Daiwa J Fluoro Hidden FC (6 lb): https://bit.ly/3ILKXH0

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

Summer Bass Fishing Made Easy! (20 Minutes That Will Change Your Fishing)

Everyone overlooks this spot on their favorite lake! As we approach the middle of Summer, fish get harder to catch. If you're fishing the same techniques in the same places, you're probably starting to struggle. But there is something simple you can do to start catching fish again right away!

Its time to get off the bank! Forget the shoreline you fish every day and start focusing your attention on submerged vegetation. Weed lines and weed edges are the EASIEST place to catch fish in your lake and almost no one is targeting them!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear we use when targeting bass around grass in Summer. We've included our favorite sizes and colors for each lure to make it as simple as possible for you. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

WHOPPER PLOPPER...

•River2Sea Whopper Plopper 130: https://bit.ly/2a7ipHL

Color: TW Bluegill

CHATTERBAIT...

•Zman 1/2 oz JackHammer: https://bit.ly/2popvj6

Colors: Green Pumpkin Shad, Brett's Bluegill

•Hog Farmer 5.5 Spunk Shad: https://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Colors: Sexy Shad, Natural Gill

SOFT JERKBAITS...

•Zoom Super Fluke: https://bit.ly/2aqys0H

Colors: Smokin Shad, Electric Shad, Albino

•Xzone Whiplash Shad: https://bit.ly/3IpMKQo

Colors: Smoke Pearl Laminate, Baby Bass, Electric Shad

Hook– VMC Redline Wide Gap: https://bit.ly/3m3dn6G

Size: 4/0

FLIPPING JIG...

Jig– Dirty Jigs 1/2 oz No Jack Flip: https://bit.ly/2fx8YBI

Colors: Hematoma, The Go To

Trailer– Netbait 4" Paca Slim Craw: https://bit.ly/3QhEpRe

Colors: Black/Blue, Summer Craw

SHAKY HEAD WORM...

Worm– Netbait T Mac Worm: https://bit.ly/41rJOer

Colors: Junebug, Bama Bug

Head– Dirty Jigs Canterbury: https://bit.ly/2aFOs0V

Size: 3/16 oz

HEAVY/GRAVITY BAITS...

•Deps Cover Scat 3.5: https://bit.ly/3dj8LVl

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Green Pumpkin Blue

•Yamamoto Yamatanuki: https://bit.ly/3lZaMe3

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Green Pumpkin Blue

•Gamakatsu Superline EWG: https://bit.ly/3AmFDnK

Size: 4/0

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

SOFT JERKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– 13 Fishing Envy Black 7'3" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/3KtYZhv

Reel– 13 Fishing Concept C2: https://bit.ly/2NlzZhg

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

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

BUDGET SHAKEY HEAD COMBO...

Rod– Shimano SLX 6'10" Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2mGp1Vc

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

Line– Sunline Super FC 12 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