Targeting Bass Around Grass With Topwater | Fall Bass Fishing

Come along for an incredible day of topwater fishing! This lake has so much grass it can easily overwhelm anglers, but Matt teaches everything you need to know about quickly finding bass in grass. Then, to illustrate the point, the guys catch a pile of fish on frogs and other topwater! You don't want to miss this!

Fall fishing is amazing! When bass are schooling and ambushing baitfish, it's one of the most exciting patterns you can experience. Whether you're on a grass fishery that requires weedless baits, or an open water reservoir where traditional topwaters are a better choice, you should take advantage of this bite window and catch some topwater fish.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear the guys used throughout the day. We've included our favorite colors for each bait, as well as the exact rods, baits, and line and we use to fish them effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

THE FROGS...

•Berkley Swamp Lord: https://bit.ly/3MAFQum

Color: Green Pumpkin, Honey Shad

•Berkley Popping Swamp Lord: https://bit.ly/4dSmnkF

Color: Bone, Burnt Bone

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

Color: Glitter Hasu

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

Colors: Navy Seal, Sunfish

TOPWATER...

•Spro Essential Popper: https://bit.ly/3ziPaQh

Color: Natural Herring

•Duo Realis Pencil 110 Silent: https://bit.ly/3TdJIoL

Color: UV Silver Slash B

SOFT BAITS ON DECK...

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

Color: Green Pumpkin Red

Soft Jerkbait– Xzone Whiplash Shad: https://bit.ly/3IpMKQo

Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl

MATT'S MAIN FROG COMBO...

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

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

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (65 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

MATT'S KAERA COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Zodias 7'1" Heavy+: https://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

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

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

MATT'S TOPWATER COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis GLX 7' Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/3PmpCqj

Model: 853C MBR

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

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

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

RYAN'S FROG COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick Elite 7'5" Extra Heavy: https://bit.ly/3MyC6tb

Reel– Abu Garcia Revo Premier (8:1): https://bit.ly/4e8LPCc

Line– Berkley X9 Braid (50 lb): https://bit.ly/3Xv5oze

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

3 Quick Tricks For Fall Topwater Fishing!!

It's topwater time! These tricks will make a huge difference for you this Fall! If you like throwing topwater, you already know that subtle changes can make a huge difference in how many bass you catch. Today, Tim is giving some quick tips that have helped him take his Fall topwater fishing to the next level!

From cadence, to retrieve style, to the addition of front runners, Tim is giving a ton of great information in this video! Consistently catching topwater fish requires constant adaptation. Tim keeps a topwater rod on deck more than any other angler we've met, he is the king of adapting to changing conditions and still finding that surface bite.

Below you'll find links to all the baits he talked about throughout the video, as well as some of the key rod and reel combos for fishing these baits effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

FRONT RUNNER...

•PH Customs Front Runner: https://bit.ly/3wJIdkH

Color: Foil Black, Pearl Bone

•Bill Lewis Zig Zag: https://bit.ly/3SNz343

Color: Chrome Black Back, Oyster

WALKING BAITS...

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

Colors: Full Metal, American Shad, Bone

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

Colors: Gill, HT Ito Tennessee Shad, Sexy French Pearl

•River2Sea Rover 128: https://bit.ly/2acSVea

Colors: You Know It, Abalone Shad

FAST MOVING HARD BAITS...

•River2Sea Whopper Plopper: https://bit.ly/2bsPbQV

Sizes: 90, 110

Colors: Munky Butt, Phantom Shad

•ZMan Hellraizer: https://bit.ly/3P0vseM

Colors: Ghost Shad, Chrome

•Nomad DartWing: https://bit.ly/4eKzWnd

Colors: Holo Ghost Shad, Shadow Boxer

•Jackall Riser Bait: https://bit.ly/2uxwC9Q

Colors: Mirror Wakasagi, Chrome

BUZZBAIT...

•Megabass Jamaica Boa: https://bit.ly/3iofbiZ

Colors: Hasu, Ghost Smoke, White Python

TIM'S WALKING BAIT COMBO...

Rod– Megabass P5 Destroyer Z Crank Elseil: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

Model: 7' Medium Regular

Reel– Daiwa Steez SV TW: https://bit.ly/3wXZ9Jb

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (20 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Sufix Advance (12 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

MID PRICED TOPWATER COMBO...

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

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

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro (40 lb): https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

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

BUDGET WALKING BAIT COMBO...

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

Reel– Daiwa Fuego CT: https://bit.ly/35hugfH

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

Leader– Sufix Advance (15 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

Power Fishing Tips For September And October Bass Fishing!

Come along for an awesome day of Flipping, Frogging, chatterbaits, and soft jerkbaits! Power fishing is alive and well in the Fall transition, if you know where to look. Matt teaches some key points throughout his day of fishing that will help you find fish faster, and easily build confidence in otherwise tough techniques.

This time of year doesn't have to be focused on finesse. We often do, because you can catch a ton of fish doing it, but there is still a lot of value in putting in the work to catch bigger fish on power techniques like flipping and frog fishing. If these are techniques you struggle to build confidence in, we hope the nuggets of information Matt included in this video are the difference maker for you!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear Matt used throughout the day. We've included the exact colors, hooks, weights, etc... for each category. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

SOFT JERKBAIT...

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

Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl

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

Size: 4/0

FROGS...

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

Color: Sunfish

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

Color: Glitter Hasu

PADDLE TAIL SWIMBAIT...

•Xzone 4.75" Swammer: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl

•Owner Weighted Beast Hook: https://bit.ly/2ancP66

Size: 4/0

CHATTERBAIT...

•ZMan 1/2 oz Jackhammer: https://bit.ly/2popvj6

Color: Clearwater Shad

•Hog Farmer 4.5" Spunk Shad: https://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Color: Blue Gizzard

TOPWATER...

•Teckel Blade Waker: https://bit.ly/2DuYZxU

Color: Silver Shiner

•MissileBaits 3.5" Spunk Shad: https://bit.ly/3CA8BCG

Color: Frosted Purple

FLIPPING BAITS...

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

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Black Blue Flake

•Owner Jungle Wide Gap Hook: https://bit.ly/2sBsR1Z

Size: 3/0

•Freedom Tungsten Flipping Weight: https://bit.ly/3jooeXx

Size: 1 oz, 1 1/2 oz

FAVORITE FROG COMBO...

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

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

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

FAVORITE FLIPPING COMBO...

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

Reel– Shimano Bantam MGL A (HG): https://bit.ly/2H44yjG

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (65 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

HEAVY COVER SOFT JERKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 7'4" Heavy: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel– Shimano Curado 150 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2TQHwrP

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

Leader– Sufix Advance Mono (17 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

Early Fall Topwater Tips! (How To Choose The Right Bait For The Conditions)

Come along for an EPIC evening of Topwater Fishing! The guys are catching BIG Largemouth and Smallmouth on topwater and swimbaits! In the midst of the catching, Tim gives some great tips about how to choose the right topwater for the conditions, and how he knows when to switch between them.

Big fish on topwater is the pinnacle of bass fishing! Evenings like this make memories that last a lifetime. If you haven't experienced fishing like this, it might be time to up your topwater game. From the Shower Blows, to the Giant Dog X, every bait has its place. It's all about understanding what makes them different, and recognizing how to use them to your advantage.

Below you'll find links to the baits the guys fished throughout the evening. We've included the bait colors, as well as the rod and reel combos they used to fish them. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

TOPWATER...

•Evergreen Shower Blows SB105: https://bit.ly/2zIkqUH

Color: Full Metal

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

Color: NC Ayu

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

Color: Bone

•Teckel Kick Knocker: https://bit.ly/2nvxkoA

Color: Vanilla Ice

FINESSE SWIMBAIT...

Bait– Keitech Easy Shiner: https://bit.ly/2bxJK6H

Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl

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

Size: 1/8 oz, 1/0 Hook

SWIMBAIT...

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

Color: White Back Shad

TIM'S TOPWATER COMBO...

Rod– Megabass P5 Destroyer Z Crank Elseil: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

Model: 7' Medium Regular

Reel– Daiwa Steez SV TW: https://bit.ly/3wXZ9Jb

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (20 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Sufix Advance (12 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

COOP'S SWIMBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Megabass P5 Destroyer BMG: https://bit.ly/3wHoXpD

Model: 7'5" Heavy

Reel– Shimano Antares 70 A HG: https://bit.ly/2Vz0TRx

Line– Sunline ShooterFC (18 lb): https://bit.ly/306CJ5Q

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