Targeting Spring Bass During Unstable Water Conditions (Storms, Flood, Dropping Water)

Come along for a fun day on the water as the guys target bass between storms. The lake is being lowered in preparation for another Spring storm and it has the bass on the move! These fish want to spawn but there's no opportunity with the water levels constantly fluctuating. Come along as Tim explains their movements and catches quality fish!

We love to power fish and cover water in Spring, but when we finally locate them it's time to slow down. Tim explains how he's using his Raptors (shallow water anchors) to creep along a shallow edge to catch more fish. Once the fish are located you can throw a variety of baits, as displayed by the guys catching them on both a glide bait and a dropshot from the same area. The key is locating an area where those fish can stabilize, regardless of which way the water is moving.

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

SQUAREBILL CRANKBAIT...

•Bill Lewis ATV 1.5: https://bit.ly/41o3ctj

Color: Red Glitter Craw

SQUAREBILL COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Legend Tournament Carbon Cranker: https://bit.ly/3Iow9KV

Model: 7'2" Medium Heavy Moderate

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

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

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

GLIDE BAITS...

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

Color: Warden Hitch

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

Color: Gizzard Shad

S WAVER COMBO...

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

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

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

Leader– Seaguar Blue Label (20 lb): https://bit.ly/48EP2Hz

POWER SHOT...

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

Color: MissileMorning, Morning John

Hook– Owner Cover Shot HD (2/0): https://bit.ly/36Gunbf

Weight– Swagger Casting Pencil (1/4 oz): https://bit.ly/2YAoMuv

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

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

Dropshot Tricks For Hot Summer Fishing! (Beginner To Advanced)

This isn't your dad's finesse dropshot fishing! Punching, Flipping, Creature baits, and yes, small profiles and finesse too! The dropshot is more versatile than most angler's realize. If you've compartmentalized it as a finesse technique, you're missing a lot of amazing dropshot opportunities in the Summer!

In today's video Tim is covering standard dropshot fishing, including some of his key baits. But he's also adapting the method for grass, for heavy cover punching and flipping, and even for Bait Finesse (BFS) applications. The dropshot is far more versatile than we give it credit for and today Tim finally took the time to show us how it's done.

Below you'll find links to all his favorite baits, hooks, weights, and accessories. We've also included links to his personal favorite dropshot rods and reels. All the links to directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

IF YOU COULD ONLY HAVE ONE...

Bait– Netbaits STH Baitfuel 3" Crush Worm: https://bit.ly/3Q3mmyz

Color: Bang

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

Size: 2

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

Size: 3/16 oz

SHAD PROFILE WORMS...

•Reins 3" Bubbling Shaker: https://bit.ly/3OMsKMs

Colors: Watermelon Seed, Kito Kito Shad, Bluegill

•Xzone Finesse Slammer: https://bit.ly/2TJt7L8

Colors: Electric Shad, Minnow Magic, Green Pumpkin Blue

•Big Bite Smallie Smasher: https://bit.ly/3xEADuo

Colors: Smoke Black Purple, Smashed Goby

•Netbait STH Baitfuel 3" Jr Crush: https://bit.ly/3Q3mmyz

Colors: Bang, Dark Smelt, Juvenile Goby Pearl

STRAIGHT TAIL WORMS...

•Roboworm 6" Straight Tail Worm: https://bit.ly/2asZyH3

Colors: MMIII, Margarita Mutilator, Pro Staff People's Worm

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

Colors: Johns Juice, PB&J Time, Watermelon Violet

•ZMan Floating Worm: https://bit.ly/3UFAWPb

Colors: Green Pumpkin

UNIQUE PROFILE BAITS...

•Keitech 3" Easy Shiner: https://bit.ly/2bxJK6H

Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Purple, Pro Blue Red Pearl

•GeeCrack Bellows Gill: https://bit.ly/3PUJgbL

Colors: Electric Shad, AJ's Juice

•MissileBaits DBomb: https://bit.ly/2d2dVlt

Colors: Super Bug, Green Pumpkin Red

DROPSHOT HOOKS...

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

Size: 2

•Owner Cover Shot: https://bit.ly/2ISr7bR

Size: 1/0 – 2/0

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

Size: 1/0 – 3/0

DROPSHOT WEIGHTS...

Tie On– Swagger Vader Tungsten Tie On Pencil: https://bit.ly/3OhVlaU

Sizes: 3/16 – 1/4 oz

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

Size: 3/16 – 1/4 oz

DROPSHOT ACCESSORIES...

•Cal Coast Fishing Cali Clip: https://bit.ly/2lNGGL9

•Buzbe Quik Qube: https://bit.ly/3TnKHl7

Size: Medium Deep

POWER SHOT COMPONENTS...

Hook– BKK Heavy Cover: https://bit.ly/3DHAuZP

Size: 3/0

Weight– Reins Heavy Weight Sinker: https://bit.ly/47iSN4V

Size: 1/2 oz – 1 oz

TIM'S DROPSHOT BAITCAST COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Legend Elite 6'10" Medium XFast: https://bit.ly/2z2qdHc

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

Line– Power Pro maxcuatro 30 lb: https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Sunline Saltimate 16 lb: https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2

TIM'S DROPSHOT SPINNING COMBO...

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

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

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

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

BFS DROPSHOT COMBO...

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

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

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

Leader– Sunline Super FC (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BUDGET SPINNING COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Bass X 6'10" ML XFast: https://bit.ly/2r69Sj6

Reel– Daiwa Fuego LT 2500D – XH: https://bit.ly/2yDmdtQ

Line– Sunline Super FC 8 lb: https://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

Dropshot Tricks To Catch Fish On HOT Summer Days!

This isn't your typical dropshot fishing! We're talking flipping, pitching, punching, and dock fishing, with a dropshot! This rig is so adaptable for different Summer fishing conditions and today we're showing you how its done. From small nose hook baits, to big worms and baitfish profiles, Tim is sharing all the tricks!

The traditional dropshot rig always catches fish! Today we're taking it a step further. For some reason, most anglers don't consider the power fishing applications of the dropshot. If you've got heavy cover, grass, or docks in your lake, this is for you! Listen as Tim describes different fishing situations and if one fits the lakes you fish, give it a try the next time you hit the water. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits discussed in the video. We've included our favorite colors for each, along with the hooks, weights, and equipment we use to fish them. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

SMALL BAITS... 

-Netbait Junior Crush: https://bit.ly/3Q3mmyz

Colors: Bang, Magic Chart, Smokin Joe

-Berkley Flat Worms: https://bit.ly/3lAAorL

Colors: Goby, Green Pumpkin Watermelon

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

Colors: Green Pump Purple, Smoke Purple Flake

STRAIGHT TAIL WORMS... 

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

Colors: Margarita Mutilator, People's Worm, Pro Green Pumpkin

-Roboworm 6" Fat Worm: http://bit.ly/2awYSxM

Colors: Margarita Mutilator, People's Worm, Pro Green Pumpkin

-Roboworm 7" Worm: http://bit.ly/2asZyH3

Colors: Margarita Mutilator, People's Worm, Pro Green Pumpkin

BAITFISH PROFILES... 

-Gee Crack Bellows Gill: https://bit.ly/3PUJgbL

Colors: Sunburned WM Gill, Muddy Gill, Green Pumpkin

-Reaction Innovations Sweet Beaver: http://bit.ly/29W3RZW

Colors: Green Pumpkin Red, Tramp Stamp, Magic Craw Swirl

NOSE RIG... 

Hook- Owner Mosquito Light: http://bit.ly/2zQVKx3

Size: 1

Weight- Swagger Tungsten Pencil: http://bit.ly/2UY7cgx

Size: 3/16 oz

TEXAS RIG... 

Hook- Owner Cover Shot: http://bit.ly/2ISr7bR

Size: 1/0

Weight- Swagger Tungsten Pencil (Tie On): http://bit.ly/2YAoMuv

Size: 1/4 oz

POWER SHOT RIG... 

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

Size: 2/0

Weight- Swagger Tungsten TearDrop (Tie On): http://bit.ly/37AVcrx

Size: 3/8 oz

PUNCH SHOT RIG... 

Hook- Owner Haymaker Wide Gap: https://bit.ly/3Muie8j

Size: 3/0

Weight- Swagger Tungsten TearDrop (Tie On): http://bit.ly/37AVcrx

Size: 1/2 oz

ACCESSORIES... 

-Cal Coast Cali Clip: http://bit.ly/2lNGGL9

NOSE HOOK DROPSHOT COMBO... 

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

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

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

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

BAITCASTING DROPSHOT COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Expride B 6'10" Medium: https://bit.ly/32IrXqE

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

Line- Sunline Super FC 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

POWER SHOT COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Expride B 6'10" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/32IrXqE

Reel- Shimano Curado 70 MGL: https://bit.ly/2apmDJt

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

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

PUNCH SHOT COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Expride B 7'7" Heavy: https://bit.ly/32IrXqE

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

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

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