Wide Open Topwater Bite On A New Lake! (Subtle Changes Make The Difference)

Come along as we explore a brand new lake! The fish are blasting topwater, it's awesome! There's nothing better than getting the kids out on a clear water lake when the fish are erupting on the surface! Four different kinds of topwater and some finesse baits to boot! Its an awesome day!

Everyone loves a good topwater bite! Finding that bite on a new fishery with clear water and aggressive fish is even better! Listen to the subtle differences between the baits and why Tim was switching between them if you want to capitalize on every bite the next time you head to the lake.

Below you'll find links to the topwaters, the swimbait, as well as all the rod and reel combos the guys were using on this rainy day. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

TOPWATER...

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

Colors: NC Ayu

•Reaction Innovations Vixen: https://bit.ly/2rp11nr

Colors: Ghost Herring, Bone

•River2Sea Whopper Plopper 90: https://bit.ly/2bsPbQV

Color: Bone

•Evergreen Shower Blows 105: https://bit.ly/2zIkqUH

Color: Skeleton Chartreuse

FINESSE SWIMBAIT...

Bait– Megabass 3" Spark Shad: https://bit.ly/2XcLZk4

Color: Real

Head– Dirty Jigs Guppy Head: https://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

Size: 1/8 oz

SMALL TOPWATER COMBO...

Rod– Megabass P5 "Bait Finesse": https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

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

Line– Sufix 832 8 lb: https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

LARGE TOPWATER COMBO...

Rod– 13 Fishing Envy Black III 7'1" Medium: https://bit.ly/3KtYZhv

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

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro (30 lb): https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

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

FINESSE BAITCASTING COMBO...

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

Reel– Daiwa Steez 70 CT SV TW: https://bit.ly/3esUZjg

Line– Sunline Super FC 8 lb: https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

FINESSE SPINNING COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Zodias 7'0" Light: https://bit.ly/2jOUXAO

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

Line– Sufix 832 Ghost (10 lb): https://bit.ly/3OdBols

Leader- Sunline Super FC 7 lb: https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

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Dropshot Fishing For Summer Bass! (Swimbait And Topwater Bites Too)

Come along for an awesome Summer day on the water! We're catching fish on swimbaits and topwater, but the real fish catcher today is the dropshot. When finesse is what the fish want, you hunker down and catch them with it! Watch Tim and Wes adapt to changing conditions and dial in an awesome pattern!

Some of the fish are active and willing to chase, but many are holding tight to cover. Once we realize these fish don't want to leave the comfort of their grass beds, we really start to catch them! The Dropshot is a very effective technique, especially when adapted for fishing around cover. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear we used throughout the video. We've even included the exact colors for each. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

TOPWATER...

•Reaction Innovations Vixen: https://bit.ly/2rp11nr

Colors: Silver Shiner, Bone

•Evergreen Shower Blows 125: https://bit.ly/2zIkqUH

Colors: Bone

SWIMBAITS...

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

Color: Pro Blue Chartreuse

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

Color: Wakasagi

DROPSHOT WORM...

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

Colors: Missile Morning, John's Juice

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

Size: 1/0

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

Size: 1/4 oz

DROPSHOT MINNOW...

Bait– Xzone Finesse Slammer: https://bit.ly/2TJt7L8

Color: Perch

Hook– Owner Mosquito Light: https://bit.ly/2zQVKx3

Size: 2

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

Size: 1/4 oz

STICK BAIT...

Bait– Yamamoto 5" Senko: https://bit.ly/2axAmNS

Color: Green Pumpkin Black Flake

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

Size: 1/0

Band– VMC Crossover Rings: https://bit.ly/3w0NYdz

TIM'S DROPSHOT COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis NRX+ 822 DSR: https://bit.ly/2RB0oJP

Reel– Shimano Exsence A 3000: https://bit.ly/2iMtscV

Line– Sunline SX1 (12 lb): https://bit.ly/2tn8EzQ

Leader– Sunline Super FC (6 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

TIM'S MAGDRAFT COMBO...

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

Reel– Shimano Metanium DC (HG): https://bit.ly/2qrSZvs

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro (50 lb): https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

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

BUDGET TOPWATER COMBO...

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

Reel– Shimano SLX 150 XT (HG): https://bit.ly/2BRTYL8

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

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... 

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Jet Boat Fail!! (Subtle Tricks For Pressured Bass)

Some days just don't go according to plan! When things go wrong, how you handle it is everything! Come along as Matt starts out catching mixed species, then adapts, changes lakes, changes boats, and sticks a bunch of really nice largemouth before dark!

We love to fish multi-species! From Musky to trout, from perch to panfish, if it pulls, we're interested in catching them! Today starts off slow but ends with a bang so don't bail out before the bass fishing gets hot! 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits Matt was throwing throughout the day on both fisheries. We've included the exact baits, colors, and gear he used to fish them. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

INLINE SPINNER... 

-Blue Fox Spinners: https://bit.ly/3qAVlqb

FINESSE SWIMBAITS... 

Bait- Keitech 2.8" Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl

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

Size: 1/8 oz

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

Color: Sexy Shad

Head- Owner Round Head (With Lockdown): https://bit.ly/2QmFmxU

Size: 3/8 oz

UNDERSPIN... 

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

Color: Sexy Shad

Head- Picasso Single Barrel Underspin: https://bit.ly/3py2s0v

Size: 1/4 oz, 2/0 Hook

COVER SCAT... 

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

Color: Watermelon Seed

Hook- VMC Heavy Duty 4/0: https://bit.ly/3ad5XVc

INLINE SPINNER COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Zodias 7' Light: https://bit.ly/2jOUXAO

Reel- Shimano Vanford 1000: https://bit.ly/2gu84t7

Line- Sunline Super FC 5 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

COVER SCAT COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Poison Adrena 7'3" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/3diigiT

Reel- Shimano Chronarch MGL (HG): http://bit.ly/2n8DghB

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

Leader- Sunline Saltimate System Shock (16 lb): https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2

LIGHT LARGO COMBO... 

Rod- G Loomis Conquest 902S SJR: http://bit.ly/2BiGUNi

Reel- Shimano Exsence A (3000): https://bit.ly/2iMtscV

Line- Sunline Super FC 6 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BUDGET FINESSE SPINNING COMBO...

Rod- Shimano Intenza 7'6" Light: http://bit.ly/2s7kaQn

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

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

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How To Catch Fish In Clear Water

Fishing clear water can be intimidating! The fish see you coming and often all you'll see are their tails swimming away. Have you wondered how to catch these fish? Is there a certain time they bite, or perhaps it requires a special lure? Its not as hard as you think! You can catch these fish and today we're going to show you exactly how to do it.

If you want to catch clear water fish consistently there are 4 variables to consider. You'll need to learn to use the sun's position to your advantage. You're going to want to make longer casts than normal, and often with lighter line. You'll need to be cognizant of the sound your trolling motor makes, and finally you need to locate the "color line" on your lake. 

While clear water fishing can be intimidating it also offers some of the most rewarding angling any fisherman can experience. Seeing fish interact with your lures is fascinating, and watching them strike your baits is something you'll never forget. When it comes to lures, we break them into 3 categories. All of the baits discussed in the video are listed below. We've included links to each bait, including recommended colors for clear water applications. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of the items. 

GO NATURAL

Ned Rig/Wacky Rig... 

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

Color: Green Pumpkin Black Flake, Natural Shad

Hook- Owner Finesse Neko 1/0: http://bit.ly/2kfdv37

weight- Swagger Tungsten Pagoda 3/32 oz: http://bit.ly/2iGNSFW

Pliers- VMC CrossOver Pliers: https://bit.ly/3ipm9HN

Rings- VMC Crossover Rings: https://bit.ly/3w0NYdz

Dropshot...

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

Colors: Green Pumpkin Purple, Smoke Purple Flake

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

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

Small Swimbaits... 

-Keitech 2.8" Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Colors: Pro Blue Red pearl, Electric Shad

-Megabass 3" Spark Shad: http://bit.ly/2XcLZk4

Colors: Real, Albino

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

Colors: Wakasagi, Haze, Donko

Small Swimbait Heads... 

Bladed- Okashira Screw Head (1/8 oz): http://bit.ly/2EpluSA

Standard- Dirty Jigs Guppy Head (1/8 oz): http://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

GO BIG

Swimbaits…

-Storm Arashi Glide: http://bit.ly/2nHdrL1

Colors: Bluegill, Threadfin Shad

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

Colors: Light Trout, TW Phantom Trout, Bluegill

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

Colors: MB Shad, MB Gizzard, White Back Shad

GO FAST

Reaction Baits…

-Tactical DD 75 Crankbait: http://bit.ly/37dclbX

Colors- Ghost Minnow, Glass Minnow, Green Pumpkin Craw

-River2Sea Whopper Plopper 110: http://bit.ly/2bsPbQV

Colors: Loon, Phantom Shad

-Spro Little John 50 Crankbait: http://bit.ly/2dDfuqt

Colors: Matte Shad, Spooky Shad

High-End Finesse Combo... 

Rod- G Loomis NRX+ 822S DSR: https://bit.ly/2RB0oJP

Reel- Shimano Exsence A 3000: https://bit.ly/2iMtscV

Line- Sunline SX1 12 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2tn8EzQ

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

”Bang For The Buck" Finesse Combo... 

Rod- Shimano Expride 7' Light+: http://bit.ly/2osaj3q

Reel- Shimano Vanford 3000: https://bit.ly/2PDlKlB

Line- Power Pro Braid 10 lb: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

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

Budget Finesse Combo...

Rod- St. Croix Bass X 7'1" Medium: http://bit.ly/2r69Sj6

Reel- Shimano NASCI 2500: http://bit.ly/2g278cC

Line- Sunline Super FC 8 lb Flurocarbon: 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... 

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