Don't Make These 3 Winter Fishing Mistakes! (And How To Avoid Them)

Don't be caught making these mistakes! Winter bass fishing is really simple, but if you're making these mistakes you're ruining your own fishing. Subtle details like time of day, lure speed, and size, are often overlooked. These details can make or break your day, so it's time to pay attention! Avoid these mistakes and you'll catch more bass this Winter!

We all make mistakes that hurt our fishing. Some we're aware of, and some catch us off guard. If you can avoid these three, you're going to have a lot more fun this Winter! Focus on fishing during low light periods, especially early morning. Next, stop trying to be comfortable. Forget about your "go to" baits and focus on fishing the extremes. And finally, pay attention to the way you're working your bait. This isn't the time of year for aggressive shaking or hard hopping along the bottom.

Below you'll find links to the baits Tim discussed in the video. We've also included a few key budget–friendly rod and reel combos to help you fish these baits effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

BIG SWIMBAITS...

•Savage Gear 8" RTF Trout: https://bit.ly/33GROg1

Colors: Dirty Silver, Trout

•Baitsanity Trout Explorer: https://bit.ly/33bQyxY

Colors: TW Steelhead, Shad

SMALL SWIMBAITS...

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

Size: 1/8 oz – 1/0 Hook

•Rapala Crush City 3" Mayor: https://bit.ly/43Uhyli

Colors: Gizzard Shad, Shad

•Megabass 3" Spark Shad Swimbait: https://bit.ly/2XcLZk4

Colors: Real, Albino

SUBTLE JIGS...

•Keitech Tungsten Jig: http://bit.ly/2FDQ3o1

Size: 1/2 oz

Colors: Brown/Purple, Green Pumpkin Black

•Great Lakes Finesse Matte Finesse Jig: https://bit.ly/3Yj41mp

Size: 3/16 oz

Colors: Matte Green Pumpkin Black, Matte Black Brown

SUBTLE JIG TRAILERS...

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

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Canada Craw

•Xzone Stealth Finesse Creature: https://bit.ly/3M0BXOU

Colors: Grass Craw, Green Pumpkin Blue

SUBTLE NED RIG...

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

Color: Mood Ring, PB&J

•ZMan NedLockZ EWG: https://bit.ly/3OWdp9W

Size: 1/10 oz

MICRO A–RIG...

Rig– Hog Farmer Tactical Micro Flex Rig: https://bit.ly/3RY1wUK

Heads– Z Man Finesse Trout Eye (1/8 oz): https://bit.ly/3C7H1iL

Baits– Rapala Crush City 3" Mayor: https://bit.ly/43Uhyli

Colors: Gizzard Shad

BUDGET SWIMBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano SLX 7'8" Heavy: https://bit.ly/3QbMjvs

Reel– Shimano Cardiff 300: https://bit.ly/2cvhtMO

Line– Power Pro Braided Line (65 lb): https://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader– Seaguar Blue Label (30 lb): https://bit.ly/48EP2Hz

BUDGET FINESSE JIG COMBO...

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

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

Line– Seaguar Red Label (12 lb): https://bit.ly/2LOVEwA

BUDGET SMALL SWIMBAIT/NED RIG COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Bass X 6'10" Med Light X Fast: https://bit.ly/3xi0ren

Reel– Shimano Miravel 2500: https://bit.ly/3QZnwL5

Line– Sunline Super FC (7 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 apparel and merch! See it here…

•TacticalBassin Apparel and Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

Don't Make These 3 Fall Fishing Mistakes!

Avoid these common mistakes and your Fall Fishing will be awesome! Fall brings some amazing patterns to bass fishing! You can catch them shallow or deep, you can catch them on top or with fast moving subsurface baits. This is one of the most fun times of year to fish! That said, there are some pitfalls that a lot of anglers fall into that can quickly ruin your Fall. Here's what you need to know!

The biggest mistake we see anglers make is they forget about Fall. What we mean is, they're so caught up in the struggles of September bass fishing, that when the bite starts changing, they aren't even looking for it. They're still out struggling on a tough pattern, not realizing that bass have moved shallow and the best bite of the year is happening in a cove around the corner! Don't get caught this year, keep pushing and searching for the Fall bite because if it hasn't already started on your lake, it's just around the corner.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear we discussed in the video. We've included some of Tim's favorite baits for Fall fishing, especially some of the unique baits he's focusing in on this time of year. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

GLIDE BAITS...

•Baitsanity Chimera Shad: https://bit.ly/44XiYvW

Colors: Ghost Gizzard Shad, Hitch

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

Colors: TW Cali Hitch, Bluegill, Lite Trout

ALABAMA RIGS...

•Hog Farmer Tactical Flex Rig: https://bit.ly/38xd1es

•Hog Farmer Tactical Mini Flex Rig: https://bit.ly/3uwY6Md

•Hog Farmer Tactical Micro Flex Rig: https://bit.ly/3RY1wUK

TOPWATER...

•Megabass Pop Max: https://bit.ly/2qqfmm1

Color: Mat Shad

•Duo Realis Pencil 100 Silent: https://bit.ly/3TdJIoL

Color: Chrome Tiger, UV Silver Slash B

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

Colors: Sexy French Pearl, Ito Tennessee Shad

SHALLOW SQUAREBILL...

•Damiki BTC 50: https://bit.ly/3OVb3Lc

Colors: Mossy Shad, Ghost Minnow, Real Shad

•Spro Speed Demon: https://bit.ly/3XGWUC2

Colors: Laundry Matte, Old School Shad

UNDERSPINS...

•Dirty Jigs Tactical Mini Finesse Underspin: https://bit.ly/3JOd8UY

Sizes: 1/8 oz - 3/8 oz

•Dirty Jigs Tactical Underspin Series: https://bit.ly/4bKgVQf

Favorite Sizes: 3/8 –2/0, 1/2 – 4/0, 3/4 – 5/0

•Xzone Swammer Swimbait: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad

•Storm 3" Largo Shad Swimbait: https://bit.ly/3vxP0NB

Colors: Albino Shad, Sexy Shad

SOFT JERKBAIT...

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

Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl, Baby Bass

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

Size: 4/0

BUDGET A RIG COMBO…

Rod– Shimano SLX 7’5” Heavy: https://bit.ly/3oTctYa

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

Line– Sunline Super FC 20 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BUDGET CRANKBAIT COMBO...

Rod- St. Croix Mojo Glass 7'4" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2YIxLy5

Reel- Daiwa Fuego CT 100HS: https://bit.ly/35hugfH

Line– Seaguar AbrazX (12 lb): https://bit.ly/2aaBBDX

BUDGET TOPWATER COMBO...

Rod– Cashion Element 7' Medium X Fast: https://bit.ly/48w69eC

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

Line– Power Pro Braid (40 lb): https://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader– Sufix Advance (14 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

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

Don't Make These Late Summer Mistakes! They'll Wreck Your Fall Fishing Too!

Mistakes happen, but these 3 can wreck your fishing! If you want to catch more fish as we enter the Summer to Fall transition, you need to avoid these mistakes at all costs! Luckily, we can show you what to watch out for, and how to turn this into one of your favorite times of year!

Late Summer can be a difficult time to fish. Most anglers react by slowing down and fishing places where they've been successful in the past. While that seems wise on the surface, it's the worst decision you can make! Instead, focus your time on new patterns, covering water, and fishing quickly. To be even more successful, focus your attention on the extremes of lure size by focusing on small presentations or big swimbaits.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits we use this time of year. We've even included some great budget rod and reel combos to help you fish these baits effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

UNDERSPIN...

•Dirty Jigs TacticalBassin Mini Underspin: https://bit.ly/3JOd8UY

Size: 1/4 oz

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

Colors: Albino Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

SWIM JIG...

•Dirty Jigs Compact Swim Jig: https://bit.ly/43OSFY1

Colors: Tactical Shad, Blue Glimmer

•Storm 3.5" Largo Shad: https://bit.ly/3vxP0NB

Colors: Gizzard Shad

CHATTERBAIT...

•ZMan Mini Max Chatterbait: https://bit.ly/3tqztzi

Colors: Gizzard Shad, Spot Remover

•Big Bite Bait 3.75" Swimon: https://bit.ly/2NkSdPV

Colors: Smoky Gold, Glow Silver

SPY BAIT…

•Duo Realis Spinbait 80: https://bit.ly/3QE27YK

Colors: Ghost Minnow, Green Smelt

GLIDE BAITS...

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

Colors: TW Cali Hitch, Lit Shad

•Spro Chad Shad: https://bit.ly/3AqivoQ

Colors: Threadfin Shad, Gizzard Shad

•Baitsanity Chimera Shad: https://bit.ly/44XiYvW

Colors: Gizzard Shad, Ghost Gizzard Shad

PITCHING JIGS...

•Dirty Jigs Pitchin Jig (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2amL3of

Colors: The Go To, Alabama Craw

•Netbait 4" Paca Slim: https://bit.ly/3QhEpRe

Colors: Green Pumpkin Red, Tilapia Magic

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

Colors: The Go To, Canterbury Craw

•Xzone 3.25" Muscle Back Craw: https://bit.ly/43DZXOQ

Colors: Green Pumpkin Black, Bama Craw

BUDGET JIG COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Bass X 7'4" Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/3A5CFSU

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

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

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

BUDGET UNDERSPIN COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Intenza 7' Medium: https://bit.ly/3O8zBye

Reel– Shimano Miravel 2500: https://bit.ly/3QZnwL5

Line– Seaguar InvizX (8 lb): https://bit.ly/2oVsG2Y

BUDGET GLIDE BAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano SLX A 7'3" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/3QbMjvs

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

Line– Power Pro Braid (50 lb): https://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader– Sunline Saltimate Shock (20 lb): https://bit.ly/2O4UElB

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

These 3 Mistakes Will Ruin Your Summer Fishing!

Don't make these mistakes! Summer bass fishing is tough enough without being your own worst enemy! If you can avoid these 3 common fishing mistakes, you will absolutely catch more fish this Summer!

Summer fishing success is all about attention to detail. Paying close attention to conditions and timing is the difference between a great day (or night) on the water and just wasting time. Focusing on high sun, dark shade, and shade lines, is a must this time of year!

Below you'll find links to our favorite Summer baits. We've included them as recommendations to help you be more successful as you strive to avoid these mistakes. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can find detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

BIG BAITS...

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

Colors: Tactical Shad, Chrome Gill

•Bucca 6" Bacca Burrito: https://bit.ly/3p5SkiW

Colors: Tactical Gizzard Shad, Tactical Chartreuse Shad

CRANKBAITS...

•Rapala DT 16: https://bit.ly/42ITxNr

Colors: Citrus Shad, Helsinki Shad

•Damiki BTC 50: https://bit.ly/3OVb3Lc

Colors: Ghost Minnow, Real Shad

TOPWATER...

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

Colors: Sexy French Pearl, Sexy Shad, Wagin Hasu 2

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

Color: Bone, Full Metal

FROGS...

•Scum Frog Launch Frog: https://bit.ly/3rOYQIF

Colors: Bluegill, Shad, Hot Gill

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

Colors: Glitter Bluegill, Glitter Hasu

STROLLING...

•Rapala Crush City Freeloader: https://bit.ly/3QWwj4b

Colors: Gizzard Shad, Tennessee Shad

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

Size: 3/8 oz, 3/0 Hook

TIM'S STROLLING COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 6'8" Medium: https://bit.ly/2osaj3q

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

Line– Sufix 832 (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (8 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

BUDGET TOPWATER COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Bass X 7'1" Medium Fast: https://bit.ly/2r0xWAs

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

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

Leader– Sufix Advance (14 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

BUDGET CRANKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Cashion Element 7'3" Medium Heavy Moderate Fast: https://bit.ly/3xZbLAy

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

Line– Sunline FC (15 lb): https://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

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