How To Catch Bass When Its HOT!

It's HOT outside! But that's good news for bass fishing! Hot temperatures put bass in predictable locations and we're going to show you how to target them! With just a few simple baits you can catch fish all through the heat of Summer!

Whether you prefer fishing shallow or offshore, Summer heat will help you catch more fish. Shallow fish move into shadows (we'll explain this in–depth in the video) and deep fish make room to let the giants feed. We target them during periods of high sun using large profile baits in likely locations. Summer fishing is easy once you apply this approach!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and equipment recommended in the video. We've even included our favorite colors for each bait. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

RELATED VIDEOS...

Wobble Head Jigs: https://youtu.be/VaemJazLEkA

PUNCHING BAITS...

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

Colors: Black Shadow Flare, Black/Blue, Tilapia Magic

•Big Bite Baits BFE: https://bit.ly/2Ce0tf7

Colors: Hematoma, Tilapia

PUNCHING COMPONENTS...

Hooks– Owner Jungle Wide Gap: https://bit.ly/2sBsR1Z

Size: 4/0

Weights– Swagger Tungsten Vader Flippin: https://bit.ly/2NjDYtV

Size: 1 oz - 1.5 oz

Bobber Stop– VMC Sinker Stop: https://bit.ly/38XLQd4

FROGS...

•Savage Gear DC Walker Frog: https://bit.ly/2VVjRVl

Colors: Gill, White, Olive Chartreuse

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

Colors: Killer Gill, Nasty Shad, Natural

SWIMBAITS...

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

Colors: Tactical Shad, Copper Carp, Chrome Gill

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

Colors: Pro Blue Chart, White Back Shad, Ghost Shad Solid

DEEP DIVING CRANKBAIT...

•Azuma Z Boss 22: https://bit.ly/2poLKUC

Colors: Grand Shad, Goldie Lox, Hot Mess

•River2Sea Tactical DD 75: https://bit.ly/37dclbX

Colors: Chartreuse Blue, Summer Minnow, Metallic Shad

WOBBLE HEAD JIG...

Head– Pivot Point Football: https://bit.ly/2jOY1Ns

Sizes: 1/2 oz (4/0), 3/4 oz (5/0)

Bait #1– Xzone Adrenaline Craw: https://bit.ly/3ebTO5h

Colors: Junebug, TW Dark Junebug

Bait #2– Netbait 4" Paca Slim Craw: https://bit.ly/3QhEpRe

Colors: Junebug, Tilapia Magic

THE JIG...

Jig– Dirty Jigs 1/2 oz Pitchin': https://bit.ly/2amL3of

Color: The Go To

Trailer– Reaction Innovations Sweet Beaver: https://bit.ly/29W3RZW

Color: Green Pumpkin Red

WAKEBAIT COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Victory 7'10" Heavy: https://bit.ly/3f4tcEb

Model: SB Ranger

Reel– Shimano Tranx 300 HG: https://bit.ly/2kYsvRw

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro 80 lb Braid: https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Sunline Saltimate 30 lb Shock Mono: https://bit.ly/3WqDIJp

FROG COMBO...

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

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

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

DEEP CRANK COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis IMX Pro 968 CBR: https://bit.ly/2FQj6CZ

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

Line– Sunline Crank FC 15 lb: https://bit.ly/3fohguC

BUDGET DEEP CRANK COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Intenza 7' Medium Glass: https://bit.ly/2QADLTq

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

Line– Sunline Super FC 15 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

Texas Rig Tricks To Catch More Bass! (BEGINNER And ADVANCED)

Many anglers fail to understand how adaptable the Texas Rig really is. They may give it a few minutes without a bite and move on, never realizing what could have been with some minor changes. Today we're covering the different types of baits we use to fine tune the bite in different situations, ways that we modify the rig, and key baits that out fish all the others when things get tough.

The Texas Rig needs to be a staple in your bass fishing arsenal. From tiny bfs baits to heavy cover flipping, this rig will load the boat every month of the year if you understand how to leverage its fish catching ability. Pay close attention to Matt's favorite baits from each category as he goes in-depth about using this technique. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits shown in the video. We've included our favorite sizes and colors, as well as the gear we use to fish them. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

CREATURE BAITS... 

-Zoom Midsize Brush Hog: https://bit.ly/35Wtmst

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Watermelon Seed, Watermelon Candy

-Reaction Innovations Man Bear Pig: http://bit.ly/2s51oIV

Colors: Hematoma, Tramp Stamp, Green Pumpkin

-Netbait 4" Paca Slim: http://bit.ly/2M5cuGF

Colors: Black Shadow Flare, Green Pumpkin, Alabama Craw

-Keitech Crazy Flapper 3.6 or 4.4: http://bit.ly/2c3cXrp

Colors: Double Trouble, Green Pumpkin Fire, Green Pumpkin

STICK BAITS...

-Yamamoto Senko: http://bit.ly/2axAmNS

Colors: Green Pumpkin Blk Flk, Green Pumpkin Watermelon Lam, Baby Bass

Sizes: 5" and 6"

CURLY TAIL WORMS... 

-Zoom Ol' Monster: http://bit.ly/2adPtjs

Colors: Junebug, Candy Bug, Junebug Red

-Netbait C-Mac Curly Tail: https://bit.ly/2OxtIzR

Colors: Junebug, Red Bug

-Keitech MadWag 8" Long: https://bit.ly/3dkFMLl

Colors: JuneBug, Blue Fleck

DEAD ACTION/PROFILE BAITS... 

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

Colors: Tramp Stamp, Green Pumpkin Red

-Big Bite Baits BFE: https://bit.ly/2Ce0tf7

Colors: Tilapia, Hematoma, Green Pumpkin

-13 Fishing Ear Tail Invader: https://bit.ly/3vdNznG

Colors: Black and Tan, Cold Cuts, OG Sour

-Big Bite Baits Flying Squirrel: http://bit.ly/2sn1FaT

Colors: Tilapia, Tilapia Magic, Watermelon Red

FINESSE BAITS...

-Zman TRD CrawZ: http://bit.ly/2U9vx6P

Colors: MudBug, Green Pumpkin, Green Pumpkin Orange

-Zman TRD BugZ: http://bit.ly/2oiavEE

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Canada Craw, Mud Bug

-Molix Freaky Flex: https://bit.ly/3yfpl0D

Colors: Watermelon Candy, Green Pumpkin

TEXAS RIG WEIGHTS AND PEGS... 

-Swagger Tungsten Vader Worm Weights: https://bit.ly/3c28mks

-Swagger Tungsten Vader Flippin Weights: http://bit.ly/2NjDYtV

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

TEXAS RIG HOOKS...

All Around and Big Worm- Gamakatsu Superline EWG: http://bit.ly/2ac92XG

Light All Around- Gamakatsu EWG Wide Gap: http://bit.ly/2d07gvp

Punching- Owner HayMaker Wide Gap: https://bit.ly/3Muie8j

Punching- Owner Jungle Wide Gap: http://bit.ly/2sBsR1Z

BFS and Big Worm- Owner Rig-N-Hook: http://bit.ly/2BnniXN

BFS - Owner J Light: https://bit.ly/3HDg0SH

FAVORITE PUNCHING COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Expride 7'11" XH: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

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

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

ALL-AROUND TEXAS RIG COMBO... 

Rod- G Loomis GLX 894C JWR: http://bit.ly/2gqziwT

Reel- Shimano Curado 200K HG: http://bit.ly/2tHewEh

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

Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 20 lb Mono: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

BAIT FINESSE TEXAS RIG COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Zodias 7'2" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

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

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

BUDGET TEXAS RIG COMBO... 

Rod- St. Croix Bass X 7'4" Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/2r0xWAs 

Reel- Shimano SLX 150 (HG): http://bit.ly/2NfdOnk

Line- Sunline Super FC 15 lb: 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... 

TacticalBassin Apparel and Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

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

How To Catch Bass When Its HOT! (Its Easy)

Its HOT!!! Let's go fishing! If you know where to look you can catch a ton of Summer time bass despite the heat! Matt demonstrates where bass go on hot days, catches a bunch of them along the way, and gives critical tips on how their movements change as the sun moves overhead and the mercury rises. If you're tired of struggling this Summer and want to know how to power fish your way to success, this is for you!

Summer success is all about targeting shadows. Of course you can pull up to a run of docks and find fish underneath, but are there other shadows you should be targeting? Today Matt targets a variety of shadows you're probably overlooking. As the sun shifts across the sky the shadows come and go but if you know where to look, you'll find hungry bass lurking. 

The key to success today was a combination of topwater and flipping/punching with creature baits. Matt was constantly adapting to get the maximum number of bites. He chose a popping frog over a traditional shape to maximize his time in the waning morning shadows. Next he adapted his creature bait selection to avoid short strikes. 

All of the baits used in today's video are broken down below. We've also included links to Tim's dock video, as well as the rods/reels Matt was using. We've even included a budget combo that can be used for frogging AND flipping. The links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

Tim's Dock Video: https://youtu.be/fIL-08k-z8Y

Frogs... 

Today's Frog- Spro Bronzeye Poppin Frog 60: http://bit.ly/2hKsO0g

Color: Leopard

Alternative Frog- River2Sea Bully Wa 2: http://bit.ly/2axyR2a

Color: Little Allen, Ghost

Flipping Baits/Gear... 

Bait- Strike King Rage Craw: http://bit.ly/2uoqsLJ

Colors: JuneBug, Falcon Lake Craw

Bait- Reaction Innovations Spicy Beaver: http://bit.ly/2MPuma1

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Tramps Stamp

Hook- Owner Jungle Wide Gap 4/0: http://bit.ly/2sBsR1Z

Weight- Swagger Tungsten Flipping Weight 1 oz: https://bit.ly/2X35Jtl

Peg Stop- P Line Punching Peg: https://bit.ly/2BEUG1S

Matt's Frog Combo... 

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

Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL B HG: https://bit.ly/34HlAAk

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

Matt's Flipping Combo... 

Rod- Shimano Expride 7'11" Extra Heavy: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel- Shimano Curado 200K HG: http://bit.ly/2tHewEh

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

Budget Frog/Flip Combo... 

Rod- Dobyns Fury 7'3" Mag Heavy (736): http://bit.ly/2bGvlVV

Reel- Shimano SLX 150 DC: http://bit.ly/2LWzw2Q

Line- Power Pro Spectra Braid 65 lb: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

NEW Tactical Bassin Apparel... 

TacticalBassin Reaper Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2TwBWs7

TacticalBassin Shadow Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2FVD9Rs

TacticalBassin Sun Shirt: http://bit.ly/2TvFMBD

TacticalBassin Hooded Sun Shirt: http://bit.ly/38cVi9G