How To Break Down Any Lake And Start Catching Fish!

Come along with Matt and Tim as they break down a new lake! These guys have dropped into a new fishery with zero information and immediately start putting the pieces together to catch quality fish with ease. It really is easy if you know what to look for!

While this lake didn't seem to have giant fish in it, the guys immediately figured out how to catch top quality fish for that lake. Along the way they share how they choose spots, how mapping can help, and the mindset behind their bait selection. This information will help you build a pattern on any lake, anywhere!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and equipment the guys fished throughout the evening. 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

Color: Megabass Sexy Shad, Wagin Hasu 2

•Shimano World Pop: https://bit.ly/3sSjJpI

Color: N Smelt

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

Color: Bone

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

Color: Skeleton Chartreuse

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

Color: Loon

FLUKE...

Bait– Zoom Super Fluke: https://bit.ly/2aqys0H

Color: Smokin Shad

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

Size: 4/0

SPY BAIT...

•Spro Spin John 80: https://bit.ly/3ycTg9o

Color: Herring Pink

SWIMBAIT...

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

Color: Ghost Shad Solid

MATT'S TOPWATER COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis GLX 843C MBR: https://bit.ly/2gqziwT

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

Line– Sufix 131 Braid (30 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF

Leader– Maxima Ultragreen (15 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae97J9

TIM'S 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

MATT'S SPY BAIT COMBO...

Rod– Cashion Icon 6'10" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/3mLIIes

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

Line– Sunline Super FC 7 lb: https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

MATT'S SWIMBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Megabass Orochi XX Braillist: https://bit.ly/2OSVNwH

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

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

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

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 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... 

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

Fishing 3 States In 3 Days! Awesome Fall Bass Fishing Road Trip!

Come along as we explore new lakes in new states! We're throwing everything from crankbaits and swimbaits, to jigs and dropshot, to catch a pile of bass! We stick great big Smallmouth, beautiful Spotted Bass, and a few Largemouth too! Watch as we dissect 3 very different fisheries in 3 days and build patterns that produce consistent bites each day. Next, take that information home and use it to catch more fish on your own lake!

Whether you're driving across state lines or fishing right in your back yard, you can use this information to break down the lakes and ponds around you. Bass are feeding heavily before Winter and you can catch some really nice fish if you target them strategically instead of just going down the bank. Watch as we adapt to different conditions on different lakes, switch between lure styles at different times of day, and always keep an eye peeled for busting fish on the surface in the Fall!

Below you'll find links to the baits we caught our fish on each day. Its separated into day's one through three, with bait that caught the biggest bass of the day listed first. The links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

Day One Baits...

Matt's Crankbait- R2S Tactical DD 75 (Mirrored Minnow): http://bit.ly/37dclbX

Matt's Swimbait- Keitech 2.8 Fat Swing Impact (TW Ghost Shad): http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Matt's Swimbait Head- Guppy Head 1/8 oz with 1/0 (Gizzard Shad): http://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

Coop's Jig- Jewel 7/16 Pee-Wee Football Jig (First Down): https://bit.ly/2IkGi20

Coop's Jig Trailer- Rage Baby Menace (Green pumpkin): http://bit.ly/2DSrZK3

Day Two Baits... 

Coop's Jig- Jewel 7/16 Pee-Wee Football Jig (First Down): https://bit.ly/2IkGi20

Coop's Jig Trailer- Rage Baby Menace (Green pumpkin): http://bit.ly/2DSrZK3

Crankbait- R2S Tactical DD 75 (Ghost Minnow): http://bit.ly/37dclbX

Lipless- Lucky Craft LV-500 (Phantom Chart Shad): http://bit.ly/2aAUUbd

Matt's Topwater- SG Prop Walker 4" Dirty Silver (Back Order Available): https://bit.ly/3kwBFAa

Coop's Topwater- R2S Rover 128 (Herring): http://bit.ly/2acSVea

GlideBait- R2S S-Waver 168 (Rainbow Trout): http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh

Day Three Baits...

Matt's Jig- Dirty Jigs Finesse Football 1/2 oz (Green Pumpkin Craw): http://bit.ly/2d2apsm

Matt's Jig Trailer- Yamamoto Double Tail 5" Grub (Cinnamon Blk Pr): http://bit.ly/2db9w1p

Finesse Jig- Keitech Tungsten Football 1/2 oz (Brown/Purple): http://bit.ly/2FDQ3o1

Finesse Jig Trailer- Z Man TRD CrawZ (Green Pumpkin): http://bit.ly/2U9vx6P

GlideBait- R2S S-Waver 168 (Rainbow Trout): http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh

Crankbait- R2S Tactical DD 75 (Ghost Minnow): http://bit.ly/37dclbX

Dropshot Bait- Keitech 2.8 Fat Swing Impact (TW Ghost Shad): http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

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

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

Glide Bait Combo... 

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

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

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

Leader- Sunline FC100 Shock Leader 20 lb Fluoro: http://bit.ly/2O4UElB

Football Jig Combo... 

Rod- G Loomis GLX 843C MBR: http://bit.ly/2gqziwT

Reel- Shimano Chronarch MGL 150 HG: http://bit.ly/2n8DghB

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 40 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 12 lb Mono: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Crankbait Combo... 

Rod- G Loomis 906 CBR: http://bit.ly/2og0BmK

Reel- Shimano Bantam MGL 150 HG: http://bit.ly/2H44yjG

Line- Sunline Assassin 12 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

Budget Crankbait Combo...

Rod- St Croix Bass X 7'2" MH Moderate: http://bit.ly/2r0xWAs

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

Line- Sunline Assassin 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

NEW Tactical Bassin Apparel... 

TacticalBassin Hat: https://bit.ly/31EYB8W

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

What Gear Do We Really Use? Take A Look! (Cross Country Road Trip)

Ever wonder what we've really got in the boat? What lures are we actually carrying below deck? Which Covid slowing down we decided to drive all the way across the country to fish and spend time with family. We loaded the boats with everything we thought we'd need (tools, gear, and a variety of tackle) and set out on a national road trip with the families. Today Tim is opening up all the lockers and showing you what gear really made the cut. Which baits and what gear did he consider "must haves" for fishing in multiple states. 

Its hard enough to choose what to throw first when you go out on the lake. Try to imagine packing to fish dozens of lakes you've never seen before. Even harder, some are in the South (Summer heat) and others are up North (clear water and prespawn). As overwhelming as that may be, we've done it a few times now and are very confident in our gear selection. We wanted to share with you what made the cut and what didn't. 

We can make countless videos about specific baits and techniques but there is something about taking a look under the locker lids for yourself that is very satisfying. Now how can you apply this to your fishing? The gear that we carry cross country can be downsized into just a box or two for fishing on your local lake. Where we might carry a box of spinnerbaits, a box of lipless, a box of deep cranks, you can turn around and build a box with a spinnerbait, a chatterbait, a lipless, a small glide bait, etc... and on a smaller scale you're now prepared for any situation you can face on the water. 

Below is a breakdown of our top lures from each category. We've also included a handful of rod recommendations that are "do alls", those select rods that seem to be able to throw a variety of different baits, allowing us to save time, money, and space on the boat. The links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

Tim's Most Universal Picks For Hard Baits...

Swimbait Head- Tactical Finesse Head (3/8 oz): http://bit.ly/2Pqrq3n

Deep Crank- Strike King 6XD (Chartreuse Sexy Shad): http://bit.ly/2ery44M

Squarebill- Lucky Craft 1.5 (Ghost Minnow): http://bit.ly/2BGxKPa

Glide Bait- S Waver 168 (TW Phantom Trout): http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh

Blade Bait- Damiki Vault 1/2 oz (Black Holo): http://bit.ly/2rnO7e2

Frog- River2Sea Bully Wa 2 (Little Allen 65): http://bit.ly/2axyR2a

Topwater- River2Sea Rover 128 (Abalone Shad): http://bit.ly/2acSVea

Jerkbait- Megabass Vision 110 (GP Pro Blue): http://bit.ly/2j31TKb

Lipless- Lucky Craft LV-500 (Ghost Minnow): http://bit.ly/2aAUUbd

Chatterbait- Z Man/Evergreen JackHammer 3/8 oz (BHite Delight): http://bit.ly/2popvj6

Tim's Most Universal Picks For Soft Baits...

Swimbait- Keitech Fat Swing Impact (4.3"): http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Stick Bait/Neko- Yamamoto 5" Senko (Green Pumpkin): http://bit.ly/2axAmNS

Ned Worm- Z Man TicklerZ (Canada Craw): http://bit.ly/2mGyDAC

Creature- Reaction Innovations Sweet Beaver (Tramp Stamp): http://bit.ly/29W3RZW

Dropshot- Big Bite Baits Smallie Smasher (Green Pump/Purple): http://bit.ly/2ZpCOCY

Jerkbait- Zoom Super Fluke (Electric Shad): http://bit.ly/2aqys0H

Highlighted Items... 

-Damiki Armor Shad Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2KtPDAT

-Lakemaster Plus Digital Charts Map Card: http://bit.ly/2Dk5Erc

-Wave Away Screen Cleaner: http://bit.ly/2PhHmmC

-KVD Speed Worm Bags: http://bit.ly/2GYT4RC

-Spoolin Buddy Jr. Line Storage: http://bit.ly/2EAbynX

-Plano Edge Master Plastics Storage: http://bit.ly/2PaiAq6

-Plano Edge Spinnerbait Storage Box: http://bit.ly/397m4Bd

Our 4 most Universal Rod Combos are listed below. These are rods that we've found can fish a variety of different baits to save money and space on the boat. We're all looking for that "do everything" rod. These might not do everything but they will do a lot!

Jigs/Big Worms/Keitechs/Chatter/Spinnerbait Combo... 

Rod- G Loomis GLX 854C JWR: http://bit.ly/2gqziwT

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

Dropshot/Ned/Tube/Popper Combo... 

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

Reel- Shimano Stradic CI4+ 2500: http://bit.ly/2gu84t7

High-End "Do Everything" Combo... 

Rod- G Loomis Conquest 843C MBR: http://bit.ly/2iL1PAY

Reel- Shimano Metanium DC 100 HG: http://bit.ly/2qrSZvs

Mid-Range "Do Everything" Combo...

Rod- Zodias 7'2" MH: http://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

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

Budget "Do Everything" Combo... 

Rod- Shimano Fury 7' Medium heavy: http://bit.ly/2bGvlVV

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

NEW Tactical Bassin Apparel... 

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

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