BIG Baits For Shallow River MUSKY! Southern Muskie Fishing!

Musky and Smallmouth in the South? In tiny rivers?! You better believe it! Come along for a day of kayak fishing for shallow water Musky and Smallmouth bass! We're taking our kayaks up river, against the current, on a big fish mission! We know where the fish are, we just have to reach them!

Today's trip has been in the works for a year! We've been waiting for the perfect river flows and weather conditions to take our kayaks and charge up river against the current into some prime musky territory! With the amazing power of the Old Town's trolling motors and some heavy paddling, we overcame serious current and got into the section of river we've been dreaming about! The fishing was everything we hoped it would be and we can't wait to go back for more!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits, equipment, and kayaks we used to pull of this adventure. We've included the exact colors, tail changes, hook upgrades, etc... so you know everything we did to make this adventure happen. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

BIG GLIDE BAITS... 

-Baitsanity Explorer Glide: http://bit.ly/33bQyxY

-Hatch Match Tail: https://bit.ly/30Jm1w7

Color: Shad

-G Ratt Sneaky Pete: http://bit.ly/2RYCPFe

Colors: Gizzard Shad, John Pearl Hitch

-G Ratt Poppa Pete: http://bit.ly/2RYCPFe

Colors: Gizzard Shad, Hitch

SOFT BAITS... 

- Megabass 8" Magdraft: http://bit.ly/2mc8bfK

Colors: Brownie, White Back Shad

BUCKTAILS... 

-Vibrax Super Bou (Tandem): Source Locally

Colors: Black, Black/Orange

SMALLMOUTH CRANKBAITS... 

-Megabass Super Z Z-1: https://bit.ly/2Y9dkHB

Colors: Wild Craw, Mat Craw 2

-Megabass Super Z Z-2: https://bit.ly/3fsxn9G

Colors: Wild Craw, Mat Craw 2

KAYAK...

Old Town Sportsman Autopilot 120: https://bit.ly/32ySIuZ

MUSKY COMBO... 

Rod- G Loomis IMX Pro 966: http://bit.ly/2x9kxuS

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

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 80 lb: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader- Spro 80 lb 12 lb: Source Locally

BUDGET BIG BAIT COMBO... 

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

Reel- Shimano Curado 300 (HG): https://bit.ly/2HbZ3E4

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 80 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader- Sunline FC100 (30 lb): http://bit.ly/2O4UElB

BFS COMBO... 

Rod- Dobyns Sierra Ultra Finesse: https://bit.ly/3C4PWgc

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

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

CRANKBAIT COMBO... 

Rod- G Loomis IMX Pro 783 CBR: http://bit.ly/2FQj6CZ

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

Line- Sunline FC 10 lb: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

WANT TACTICALBASSIN GEAR??

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Fall Kayak Fishing! This POND Has GIANT Largemouth!

We're exploring a new pond and it doesn't take long to find out there are BIG BASS lurking in these waters! When you pull up to a new lake (pond) and they're eating swimbaits, frogs, and punch rigs, you know you've found a special place! Come along for a day in the kayak as we break down a new fishery, adapt to changing conditions, and catch some really nice bass!

Matt starts the day with a big rat wake bait when he sees the flooded shoreline but soon realizes he's missed the window for this bite by a couple days. He falls back to some of his reliable favorites (frog and chatterbait) to build momentum, then switches back to a swimbait in search of a kicker fish. It works!! Once the bite comes to a halt you see the wheels turning as Matt adapts and finds a final method to get the leery midday bass to bite. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits Matt used throughout the day. We've included the colors, sizes, as well as the rods and reels he had on the kayak. We'll also include links to his life jacket and kayak so you're prepared when you head back out on the water. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

RAT... 

-PB Rat 2-Piece: https://bit.ly/2OKJZBH

Color: Bone Brown

CHATTERBAIT... 

Bait- Jackhammer Chatterbait 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2popvj6

Color: Brett's Bluegill

Trailer- Big Bite Swimon 4.25: https://bit.ly/2NkSdPV

Color: Green Pumpkin Chartreuse Swirl

FROG... 

-Snagproof Phat Frog: https://bit.ly/3vCrnTv

Color: Bluegill

SWIMBAIT... 

Bait- Megabass Magdraft Freestyle: http://bit.ly/3bRG3Wi

Color: Albino Pearl Shad

Hook- Owner Beast 6/0 (1/4 oz): http://bit.ly/2ancP66

FLIPPING... 

Bait- Netbait Paca Slim 3.5: http://bit.ly/2M5cuGF

Color: Black Shadow Flare

Hook- Owner Riggin Hook 3/0: http://bit.ly/2BnniXN

Weight- Swagger Tungsten VADER 3/4 oz: http://bit.ly/2NjDYtV

Sinker Stop- VMC Sinker Stop: https://bit.ly/38XLQd4

KAYAK... 

-Old Town Sportsman AutoPilot 120: https://bit.ly/32ySIuZ

LIFE JACKET... 

-Mustang Elite inflatable: http://bit.ly/2odXXIP

FROG COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Expride 7'3" XH: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B (XG): https://bit.ly/34HlAAk

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

ALL-AROUND COMBO... 

Rod- Halo HFX 7' Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/36rfYvW

Reel- 13 Fishing Concept C2 (7:1): https://bit.ly/2NlzZhg

Line- Sufix 131 50 lb Braid: https://bit.ly/314VoyF

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

SWIMBAIT COMBO... 

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

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

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 80 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader- Sunline FC100 (30 lb): http://bit.ly/2O4UElB

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

Fishing Kayak Put To The Test! 10 Miles Of Fishing In One Day!

Today was a marathon! Tim knew he'd be covering some serious water to reach his first spot but had no idea he'd cover 10 miles with a rod in hand before the day was done! Come along as he fishes Chickamauga, puts his Old Town Sportsman to the test, and dodges lightning bolts on the water!

Some days go exactly as planned and others turn into a marathon. We decided to share this video because it highlights the realities of bass fishing. There are good days and bad. Some days you catch giants, other days they come off at the boat. Its all a part of the sport we love and we often only focus on the good. Tim made some great decisions today, put safety first, and managed to get a few bites along the way. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and equipment he used throughout the day. We've included exact colors and sizes for your reference as well. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

TODAY'S LURES... 

Bait- Z Man JackHammer 1/2 oz: https://bit.ly/30J8L8h

Color: Green Pumpkin Shad

Trailer- Yamamoto Zako: http://bit.ly/2fKmSRp

Color: Green Pumpkin

Bait- Whopper Plopper 90: http://bit.ly/2bsPbQV

Color: Perch

Bait- Teckel Sprinker Frog: http://bit.ly/2rmnqSI

Color: Color Me

Bait- Spro Baby Fat John 50 Crank: http://bit.ly/2V03giW

Color: Matte Shad

Bait- Jackall TN-70: http://bit.ly/2lqAwjh

Colors: SG Threadfin

Bait- Roboworm 6" Straight Worm: http://bit.ly/2asZyH3

Color: Margarita Mutilator

TIM'S KAYAK... 

-Old Town Sportsman Autopilot 120: https://bit.ly/32ySIuZ

TIM'S WHOPPER PLOPPER/CRANK COMBO... 

Rod- G Loomis IMX Pro 843C MBR: http://bit.ly/2og0BmK

Reel- Daiwa Tatula Elite 7:1: http://bit.ly/2ONCBS1

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

TIM'S DROPSHOT COMBO... 

Rod- St. Croix Legend Elite 6'10" Medium: http://bit.ly/2z2qdHc

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

Line- Sunline SX1 Braid 20 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2tn8EzQ

BUDGET ALL-AROUND KAYAK COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano SLX 7' Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2mGp1Vc

Reel- Shimano SLX MGL 70: https://bit.ly/3gIUCgJ

Line- Sunline Fluorocarbon 15 lb: 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