Fishing A New Lake - Best Tricks To Find Fish!

Come along as Matt explores a brand new lake! He's got one day to find fish and put together a pattern. Learn how to break down your own lake as he explains his mindset about best locations, bait selection, how different species of bass position, and more!

Showing up to a new lake is always intimidating. Doing it without mapping is even scarier! But Matt was determined to learn this lake and put together a pattern to catch quality bass. Watch the highs and lows as he struggles, breaks off fish, then turns the corner and begins dialing in a pattern for bigger bass. Its a fun day on a new fishery that we'll be sure to return to in the future!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear Matt was using in the video. We've included his exact colors, sizes, etc... so you can see exactly what he was using. We've also included some of the rods and reels he used to catch these fish throughout the day. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.


SUNGLASSES...

-Eye Surrender TacticalBassin Glasses: https://bit.ly/3cLH0kl

Lense Color: Amber 


TOPWATER...

-Evergreen Shower Blows 105: http://bit.ly/2zIkqUH

Colors: Full Metal, Half Mirror Wakasagi


-Megabass Pop X Popper: https://bit.ly/3i9T3sg

Colors: Deadly Black Shad, M Wakasagi, Wagin Hasu 2


SENKO... 

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

Color: Green Pumpkin

Hook- Gamakatsu Finesse Wide Gap (Size 1): http://bit.ly/2aKGmHM


SWIMBAITS... 

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

Color: Dirty Silver (Slow Sink)


-Megabass 3" Dark Sleeper: http://bit.ly/2TyR1GT

Color: Matsugorou


SOFT JERKBAIT... 

Bait- Zoom Super Fluke: http://bit.ly/2aqys0H

Color: Albino, Smokin Shad

Hook- Gamakatsu Finesse Wide Gap (Size 1): http://bit.ly/2aKGmHM

Keeper- Owner CPS Spring (Medium): http://bit.ly/2b2YgDf


LIPLESS CRANKBAIT... 

-Lucky Craft LV-500: http://bit.ly/2aAUUbd

Color: American Shad


JERKBAIT... 

-Megabass Vision 110 Jr: http://bit.ly/2OeAFBf

Color: GP Pro Blue


TOPWATER COMBO... 

Rod- G Loomis NRX+ 843C MBR: https://bit.ly/2SuZG15

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

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

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


NOSE HOOKED FLUKE COMBO... 

Rod- G Loomis Conquest 842C MBR: http://bit.ly/2iL1PAY

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

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


LIPLESS COMBO... 

Rod- Megabass Orochi XX Flat Side Special: http://bit.ly/2OSVNwH

Reel- 13 Fishing Concept C2 (7.5:1): https://bit.ly/2NlzZhg

Line- Sunline FC (15 lb): http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm


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How To Catch Shallow Bass RIGHT NOW! Shad Spawn Fishing Tips!

Its time! The bass are shallow and you can catch them! There is a short window in Spring when shad are spawning and bass are aggressively chasing them, that you can catch a ton of fish with little to no effort. Don't miss your chance!

The shad spawn is an open door for bass fishermen to have a great day on the water. Forget the post-spawn blues, get up early, and catch a bunch of fish, and possibly a giant, all before breakfast! The key is using fast moving baits with a lot of flash or vibration to catch the bass' attention. At first light the shad will be spawning along shallow banks, grass, even docks, and the bass will be ready to ambush them. We use a variety of baits to quickly 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits discussed in the video. We've included our favorite colors and sizes for each, along with any hook modifications we make. We've also included some of the rods and reels we use to fish these baits.  All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 


FULL SIZE SPINNERBAITS...

-Nichols Shattered Glass Double Willow (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3udIU7d

Colors: Silver, Green Crystal, Blue Shad


-Terminator P-1 Spinnerbait (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3xUsekP

Colors: Green Gizzard, Silver Shiner


MID SIZE SPINNERBAITS... 

-Nichols Shattered Glass Double Willow (3/8 oz): https://bit.ly/3udIU7d

Colors: Silver, Green Crystal, Blue Shad


-Damiki TOT Double Willow (3/8 oz): https://bit.ly/368VED0

Colors: Smelt Shad, Snow Shad, Sharp Belly


FINESSE SPINNERBAITS... 

-Megabass SV-3 (3/8 oz): https://bit.ly/3lk1SD0

Colors: Hasu, Wakasagi


SPINNERBAIT TRAILERS... 

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

Colors: Albino Shad, Sexy Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl


-Damiki Armor Shad 4": http://bit.ly/2KtPDAT

Colors: RP Blue Pearl, PB Silver


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

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


SPINNERBAIT TRAILER HOOK... 

-Gamakatsu G Power Stinger Trailer: https://bit.ly/3jdoaWN

Size: 1


SWIM JIG... 

Bait- Dirty Jigs California (3/8 oz): http://bit.ly/2auXfmx

Colors: Crappie, Blue Glimmer


Trailer- R2S D Walker 100: http://bit.ly/2NwqBmz

Colors: PB Red, Shamrock Shad


LARGE UNDERSPIN... 

Bait- Keitech 4.8" Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

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


Hook- Blade Runner (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/29UVegz

Colors: Anchovy, Unpainted


WEEDLESS UNDERSPIN... 

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

Colors: Albino Shad, Sexy Shad


Hook- Owner Flashy Swimmer (3/0): http://bit.ly/2e8O4Y7


CHATTERBAITS...

Bait- Z Man CrossEyez Chatterbait (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2ZrZnVd

Color: Mouse Rat

Trailer- Hog Farmer Spunk Shad (4.5): http://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Color: Blue Gizzard, Sexy Shad


Bait- Z Man Mini Max (3/8 oz): https://bit.ly/3tqztzi

Colors: Gizzard Shad, Spot Remover

Trailer- Big Bite Baits Swim On (3.75): https://bit.ly/2NkSdPV

Colors: Smoky Gold, Glow Silver


LIPLESS CRANKBAIT... 

-Lucky Craft LV-500: http://bit.ly/2aAUUbd

Colors: American Shad, BP Golden Shiner


-Cotton Cordell Super Spot: http://bit.ly/2y3K210

Colors: Chrome Blue, Chrome Black


TOPWATER... 

-Megabass Pop X Popper: https://bit.ly/3i9T3sg

Colors: Deadly Black Shad, M Wakasagi, Wagin Hasu 2


-Evergreen Shower Blows 105: http://bit.ly/2zIkqUH

Colors: Full Metal, Half Mirror Wakasagi


FAVORITE SPINNERBAIT COMBO... 

Rod- G Loomis GLX 844C MBR: http://bit.ly/2gqziwT

Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

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

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


LIPLESS CRANKBAIT COMBO... 

Rod- G Loomis IMX PRO 845 CBR: http://bit.ly/2og0BmK

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

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

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


BUDGET ALL-AROUND COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Intenza 7'2" Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2QADLTq

Reel- Shimano SLX 150 XT (XG): http://bit.ly/2BRTYL8

Line- Sunline FC 15 lb: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm


WANT TACTICALBASSIN GEAR??

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The EASIEST Way To Catch MORE BASS!! Chatterbait, Spinnerbait, Crankbait Trick!

Matt catches a ton of fish while demonstrating how the early morning hours can be incredible with a spinnerbait, lipless crankbait, and chatterbait. He teaches as he goes so you can learn to use these baits as a system to maximize your time while bass are moved up for the shad spawn, and he does it all before breakfast! Come along for the chaos and see how easy it really is to catch fish after the spawn!

In the early morning hours the bass are patrolling shallow water in schools, searching for a meal. Any of these lures can catch those fish but there is a trick! By hitting the fish in quick succession and switching quickly between pre-rigged baits, you can keep a school of aggressive fish fired up for long periods of time. The key is continued action... if you let up, the fish will quit. 

This method works for small fish, big fish, and huge numbers of fish. If you're not getting out early and targeting schooling bass, you're missing some of the most intense action of the year! Below you'll find links to the exact baits Matt was using. He's also included some of his other favorites, his favorite colors, and the gear he was using to fish the baits. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 


Spinnerbaits... 

Bait #1- Terminator P1 Pro Series 3/8 oz: https://bit.ly/36B34vN

Color: Silver Shiner

Trailer- Keitech 3.8" Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Color: Electric Shad


Bait#2- River2Sea Bling 3/8 oz: http://bit.ly/2diSwqq

Color: Abalone Shad

Trailer- Storm Largo Shad 4": https://bit.ly/3vxP0NB

Color: Albino


Lipless Crankbait... 

Bait- Jackall TN-70: http://bit.ly/2lqAwjh

Color: RT Scale Minnow

Hook Upgrade- Gamakatsu EWG Size 4: http://bit.ly/2dmxXK8


Chatterbait... 

Bait- Z Man Evergreen Jackhammer 3/8 oz: http://bit.ly/2popvj6

Color: Spot Remover

Trailer- Hog Farmer Spunk Shad 4.5": http://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Color: Blue Gizzard


Other Great Shad Spawn Spinnerbaits... 

-Megabass SV-3 Spinnerbait: https://bit.ly/3lk1SD0

Colors: Hasu, Wakasagi

- Damiki TOT Spinnerbait: http://bit.ly/38cxmD6

Colors: Smelt Shad, Sharp Belly

-War Eagle Nickel Screamin Eagle: http://bit.ly/2w5zoor

Colors: Blue Shad, Silver Shiner


Lipless Combo... 

Rod- G Loomis IMX Pro Lipless 855C: http://bit.ly/2og0BmK

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

Line- Sunline 15 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm


Shimano Spinnerbait Combo... 

Rod- Shimano Zodias 7'2" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/3aeQbYW

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

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

Leader- Sunline FC-100 Shock 16 lb: http://bit.ly/2O4UElB


St. Croix Spinnerbait Combo... 

Rod- St. Croix Bass X 7'3" Medium heavy: http://bit.ly/2r0xWAs

Reel- 13 Fishing 7:1 Concept C2: https://bit.ly/2NlzZhg

Line- Sufix 131 Braided Line 40 lb: https://bit.ly/314VoyF

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


Chatterbait Combo... 

Rod- G Loomis 883C Bladed Jig: http://bit.ly/2QurcHi

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

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

Leader- Sunline FC-100 Shock 16 lb: http://bit.ly/2O4UElB


Matt's Jet Boat Rigging... 

-Humminbird Helix 9: https://bit.ly/35OP5Sm

-Minn Kota Ultrex 80 lb 45" Shaft: http://bit.ly/2NPTY6c


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

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Catch Shallow Bass Right Now - Shad Spawn And Shallow Water Tricks

Shallow water bass are EASY to catch if you know what to do! Whether you're on a pond or a giant lake, some very big bass move shallow in the post spawn and we can help you catch them. Some lakes have an incredible shad spawn that you don't want to miss, others just have fish ambushing bluegill. Today we're covering the best techniques to target all of these fish!

Pond and bank fishermen can really simplify their fishing this time of year. You can narrow down your arsenal to two baits that will maximize your time on the water. Get up early and hit the water with a fluke and a weedless underspin, you'll be amazed by the results. 

Anglers on larger lakes should focus their attention on the shad spawn. Its critical that you be on the water at or before first light, armed with key baits that these fish are susceptible to. It doesn't matter where you live, if there are shad in your lake these techniques will work! 

Below is a breakdown of the baits and equipment that we recommend for fishing during the post spawn and early Summer when targeting shallow water bass. The links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see close up photos and detailed video descriptions. 

Pond and Bank Fishing Gear... 

Soft Jerkbait- Zoom Super Fluke: http://bit.ly/2aqys0H

Colors: Electric Shad, Smokin Shad

Hook- Gamakatsu EWG Superline 4/0 Hook: http://bit.ly/2ac92XG

Weedless Swimbait- Keitech 4.8" Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

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

Hook- 1/4 oz Owner Flashy Swimmer 5/0: http://bit.ly/2e8O4Y7

Spinnerbaits... 

-Damiki TOT Spinnerbait: http://bit.ly/38cxmD6

Colors: Smelt Shad, Snow Shad, Amazing Chartreuse

-Megabass V-9 Spinnerbait: http://bit.ly/2tOaVCt

Colors: Hasu, Kohoku Reaction, Pearl Shad

-War Eagle Screamin Eagle Spinnerbait: http://bit.ly/2w5zoor

Colors: Aurora, Hot White Shad, Mouse

Spinnerbait Trailer... 

-Keitech Fat Swimbait (4.3 or 3.8): http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

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

Weedless Underspin... 

Swimbait- Keitech 4.8" Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

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

Hook- 1/4 oz Owner Flashy Swimmer 5/0: http://bit.ly/2e8O4Y7

Squarebill Crankbaits... 

-6th Sense Crush 100: http://bit.ly/2HbaCGT

Colors: 4K Shad, Chrome Treuse Shad

-River2Sea Biggie: http://bit.ly/2ahCzvo

Colors: I Know It, T-1000, Abalone Shad

Lipless Crankbaits... 

-Cotton Cordell Super Spot: http://bit.ly/2y3K210

Colors: Chrome Black, Chrome Blue, Gold Black

-Lucky Craft LV-500: http://bit.ly/2aAUUbd

Colors: Ghost Minnow, American Shad, Golden Shiner

All-Around Combo... 

Rod- Zodias 7'5" Medium heavy: http://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

Reel- Shimano Curado 150 DC HG: http://bit.ly/2yHtsp4

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

Leader- Sunliner FC-100 Shock Leader 16 lb: http://bit.ly/2O4UElB

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

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