How To Catch Open Water Bass! (When Others Are Giving Up)
Yes, those really are bass busting in open water! And yes, you can catch them! So many anglers pass on these fish because they don't understand what the bass are doing out there, and they have no idea how to target them. Here's what you need to know...
Catching open water bass is an art form. Once you've got it figured out, you've conquered the last frontier of bass fishing and the sky is the limit! Some of the largest, most unpressured fish in our lakes roam the open water, especially in Fall. These giants are rarely caught but its not because it can't be done, its because anglers are afraid to try.
Below you'll find links to the exact baits and equipment we use for this fishing style. Again, the biggest tip is to use light line and smooth braid so you can cover more water effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.
FINESSE SWIMBAITS...
Bait- Storm 3" Largo Shad: https://bit.ly/3vxP0NB
Colors: Albino Shad
Head- Dirty Jigs Guppy Head: http://bit.ly/2nyUJRS
Size: 3/16 oz, 3/0 Hook
Bait-Keitech 3.3" Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v
Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl
Head- Picasso Single Barrel: https://bit.ly/3py2s0v
Size: 1/4 oz, 2/0 Hook
SWIMBAIT...
-Megabass 6" Magdraft: http://bit.ly/2mc8bfK
Colors: White Back Shad, MB Gizzard Shad
-Savage Gear 8" Trout RTF: https://bit.ly/33GROg1
Colors: Dirty Silver, Trout, Kokanee
WAKEBAIT...
-River2Sea Tactical Wake 210: https://bit.ly/3aV6peA
Colors: Rainbow Trout, Hitch, Tactical Shad
TOPWATER FRONT RUNNER...
Main- River2Sea Rover 128: http://bit.ly/2acSVea
Colors: Abalone Shad, Sooner
Front- PH Customs Phront Runner: https://bit.ly/3wJIdkH
Colors: Foil Black, Sexy Shad
TOPWATER...
-Shower Blows 105 & 77: http://bit.ly/2zIkqUH
Colors: Full Metal, Neon Wakasagi, Flash Silver Shad
-Lucky Craft Gunfish 117: https://bit.ly/3vy7Pln
Colors: Aurora Black, BP Golden Shiner
-Whopper Plopper 110: http://bit.ly/2bsPbQV
Colors: Munky Butt, Phantom Shad
INLINE SPINNER...
-Rooster Tail (3/4 oz): https://bit.ly/3BkIfoc
Colors: White, Chrome White
SPY BAIT...
-SPRO Spin John 80: https://bit.ly/3ycTg9o
Colors: Matte Shad, Herring Pink
TAIL SPIN...
-Jackall Deracoup (1 oz): http://bit.ly/2p8X4b0
Colors: Dera Shad, Silver
SPOON...
-Blade Runner DUH (3/4 oz): http://bit.ly/2aKVLlG
Colors: UV Sierra, UV Morning Dawn
SMOOTH BRAIDED LINES...
-Power Pro Super Slick: https://bit.ly/3vSwa6Z
Sizes: 15, 20, 30
-Sufix 131 G-Core: https://bit.ly/314VoyF
Sizes: 6,10, 20, 30
-Sunline X Plasma Asegai: http://bit.ly/2OR5i2j
Sizes: 12, 16, 18
TIM'S TOPWATER COMBO...
Rod- Megabass P5 Z-Crank Elseil: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY
Reel- Daiwa Steez 70 CT SV TW: https://bit.ly/3esUZjg
Line- Sufix 131 (10 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF
Leader- Maxima Ultragreen (10 lb): http://bit.ly/2ae97J9
TIM'S SMALL TOPWATER COMBO...
Rod- Dobyns Sierra Ultra Finesse 700: https://bit.ly/3C4PWgc
Reel- Shimano Curado BFS (XG): https://bit.ly/2QGRVF2
Line- Sufix 131 Braid (6 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF
Leader- Maxima Ultragreen (10 lb): http://bit.ly/2ae97J9
TIM'S FINESSE SWIMBAIT SPINNING COMBO...
Rod- Shimano Expride 7'2" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/3AFcaFF
Reel- Shimano Exsence A 3000: https://bit.ly/2iMtscV
Line- Sufix 131 Braid (10 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF
Leader- Sunline Super FC (8 lb): http://bit.ly/2p7fxju
BUDGET TOPWATER COMBO...
Rod- Shimano SLX 6'10" Medium: http://bit.ly/2mGp1Vc
Reel- Shimano SLX 70 MGL (XG): https://bit.ly/3gIUCgJ
Line- Power Pro Braid (15 lb): http://bit.ly/2aFg46b
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
