Grass Fishing Tricks For Summer! You NEED These To Catch MORE Fish!

Grass fishing can be EASY! Learn the tricks to reading expansive grass beds and start catching fish right away! In today's video we drop into a lake for the first time in 6 months (never been there in Summer) and starting catching big bass RIGHT AWAY! You can do this too! 

So many anglers are intimidated by lakes that are full of grass. Its easy to roam around for hours and never even see a fish. However, if someone shows you how to break down a grass flat you'll immediately see it in a new light. Edges suddenly become defined, grass types stand out, and fish become incredibly predictable! Don't let grass intimidate you any more!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits we used on the water. We've included the exact sizes and colors to help you catch more fish in similar situations. We're also including our "favorite colors" that we use around the country to help adapt these same techniques to your local waters. Additionally, we're including the key combos (frog, swim jig, chatterbait) that helped us get key bites and successfully land those fish despite the heavy grass. 

SUBSURFACE BAITS... 

Bait- Jackhammer Chatterbait 1/2 oz (Green Pumpkin Shad): http://bit.ly/2popvj6

Great Colors: ClearWater Shad, Green Pumpkin Shad, Brett's Bluegill

Trailer- Hog Farmer Spunk Shad 5.5 (Ghost Minnow): http://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Great Colors: Blue Gizzard, Crystal Shad, Natural Gill

Bait- Jackhammer Chatterbait 3/8 oz (Hite's Hot Craw): http://bit.ly/2popvj6

Great Colors: ClearWater Shad, Green Pumpkin Shad, Brett's Bluegill

Trailer- Big Bite Kamikaze Swimon 4.25"(Green Pumpkin Red): https://bit.ly/2NkSdPV

Great Colors: Smoky Gold, Glow Silver, Green pumpkin

Bait- Dirty Jigs 1/2 oz Swim Jig (Black/Blue): http://bit.ly/2dIVUMd

Great Colors: Crappie, Tactical Shad, Threadfin Shad

Trailer- Gambler EZ Swimbait (Black and blue): https://bit.ly/2OLlyUf

Great Colors: Electric One, Ghost Shad, Alewife

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

Great Colors: Crappie, Tactical Shad, Threadfin Shad

Trailer- Gambler EZ Swimbait (Black and blue): https://bit.ly/2OLlyUf

Great Colors: Electric One, Ghost Shad, Alewife

TOPWATER BAITS... 

-SnagProof Bobby's Perfect Frog (Hot Mess): https://bit.ly/3rHCOsQ

Great Colors: Pine Frogs, Grey Ghost, Bluegill

-Teckel Sprinker Frog (Pearl White): http://bit.ly/2rmnqSI

Great Colors: Hologram Bone, Bone, Bluegill

-Whopper Plopper 110 (Loon): http://bit.ly/2bsPbQV

Great Colors: Phantom Shad, Bone, Loon

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

HEAVY COVER CHATTERBAIT COMBO... 

Rod- Megabass Orochi Braillist: http://bit.ly/2OSVNwH

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

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

Leader- Sunline FC-100 Shock Leader 20 lb: http://bit.ly/2O4UElB

SWIM JIG COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Expride 7'6" Heavy: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

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

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

BUDGET FRIENDLY HEAVY COVER COMBO...

Rod- Shimano SLX 7'2" Heavy: http://bit.ly/2L3wppO

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

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

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Top 4 Baits For Summer Pond Fishing + Bank Fishing Tricks!

Want to catch bass? These are the top baits for Summer! It doesn't matter if you're pond fishing or just walking the bank of your local lake, these lures will help you catch more fish. Some of our best fishing memories happened while walking the shoreline. Keep it simple, fish with confidence, and use these tips on your next trip!

Bluegill are the main forage in most ponds across the country. Learning to imitate a bluegill with lures that can be fished easily around shallow grass will help you catch more fish. Most pond anglers walk the bank so keeping it simple is critical! Carrying too much gear will make you miserable, even if you're getting bit. Don't worry about carrying boxes of baits. Carry less rods, focus on these 4 baits, and you'll have more fun. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits discussed in the video. We've included our favorite colors for each, as well as the gear we use to rig them. We also included a few of our favorite bank fishing combos that can be used for multiple techniques, so you can carry less gear. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

BAIT #1 - FROGS

-SPRO Poppin' Frog 60: http://bit.ly/2HsyqIJ

Colors: Leopard, Killer Gill

-Scum Frog Launch Frog - https://bit.ly/3rOYQIF

Colors: Bluegill, Leopard

BAIT #2 - SWIM JIG... 

Jig- California Swim Jig (3/8 - 3/4 oz): http://bit.ly/2auXfmx

Colors: Alabama Bream, Bluegill #2, Warmouth

Trailer- Big Bite Pro Swimmer (3.8- 4.8): https://bit.ly/3AeQsaS

Colors: Sunfish, Perch Dinner

BAIT #3 - CREATURE BAIT... 

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

Color: Payback, Tramp Stamp, Dirty Wizard

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

Color: Green Pumpkin, Watermelon Candy

CREATURE BAIT RIGGING... 

Weight- Swagger Tungsten Vader 3/8 oz: https://bit.ly/3c28mks

Hook- Owner Jungle Wide Gap 3/0: http://bit.ly/2sBsR1Z

BAIT #4 - PLASTIC WORM... 

Worm- Netbait T-Mac 6.5: http://bit.ly/2jndwj9

Color: Bama Bug, Texas Craw

Head-  Canterbury Shaky: http://bit.ly/2aFOs0V

Size: 1/8 - 1/4 oz.

OTHER GREAT BAITS IN THE POND BOX... 

Yum Dinger: http://bit.ly/2J8nMrF

Whopper Plopper 90: http://bit.ly/2bsPbQV

Chatterbait Custom: http://bit.ly/2Ix71mI

Savage Gear PulseTail LB Bluegill: https://bit.ly/2Kd6qct

S-Waver 168: http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh

FROG/SWIM JIG COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano SLX 7'2" Heavy: http://bit.ly/2L3wppO

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

Line- Power Pro 50 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

CREATURE BAIT/STICK BAIT COMBO... 

Rod- St. Croix Bass X 7'1" Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2r0xWAs

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

Line- Power Pro 30 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

SHAKY HEAD COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano SLX 7'2" Medium: http://bit.ly/2L3wppO

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

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

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Summer Crankbaits: Everything You Need To Know! (Shallow & Deep)

Its crankbait time! If you want to catch bass consistent in the Summer, the crankbait should be part of your plan. Deep diving crankbaits and shallow crankbaits both deserve a place in your Summer line up. Today we're teaching what makes one bait better than another and how to pick the right baits for this time of year. We're covering details like best colors, hook arrangements, and retrieve speeds to help you catch more fish. 

You can go broke buying crankbaits! We know, because we've been there! If you try to buy a couple good colors in every major model of crankbait you can sink an entire retirement fund! Instead of going through that hassle, let us show you what we've already learned. There are a handful of crankbaits (ultra shallow, shallow, deep, and ultra deep) that should be in your line-up but you don't need a ton of models and you only need 2-3 colors. 

Below you'll find links to every bait Tim discussed in the video. We've included the baits, recommended colors, even hook upgrades. We've also included the best rod and reel combos for each style of bait, including an all-around budget friendly option. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can get detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

OVERSIZED DEEP CRANKBAITS...

-Strike King 10XD: http://bit.ly/2gHT4F0

Colors: Powder Blue Back, Sexy Shad, Delta Red

-Megabass BIG M: https://bit.ly/2yHmm4R

Colors: Green Craw, Jukucho Shad, Blue Back Chart

-AZUMA Z Boss (22, 24): http://bit.ly/2poLKUC

Colors: Hot Mess, Grand Shad

DEEP-DIVING CRANKBAITS... 

-R2S Tactical DD 75: http://bit.ly/37dclbX

Colors: Blood Craw, Metallic Shad, Mirrored Minnow

-Strike King 6XD: http://bit.ly/2TcuSyi

Colors: Powder Blue Back, Sexy Ghost Minnow, Sexy Shad

-Rapala DT 16: http://bit.ly/2BL0UYl

Colors: Delta, Parrot, Green Gizzard Shad

RATTLING SHALLOW CRANKS... 

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

Colors: Abalone Shad, T-1000, TS Minnow

-Luhr Jensen Speed Trap: https://bit.ly/3ccfJbV

Colors: Orange Crawfish, Chartreuse Shad, Near Clear Pearl

-Rapala DT-4: http://bit.ly/2BL0UYl

Colors: Delta, Citrus Shad, Green Gizzard Shad

SILENT SHALLOW CRANKS... 

-Lucky Craft 1.5: http://bit.ly/2BGxKPa

Colors: Spring Craw, American Shad, Ghost Minnow

-Megabass S-Crank: http://bit.ly/2dPdTxb

Colors: Fire Craw, Sexy French Pearl, MB Gizzard

ULTRA-SHALLOW CRANK... 

-SPRO Baby Fat John 50: http://bit.ly/2V03giW

Colors: Matte Shad, Honey Shad, Nasty Shad

HOOK UPGRADES...

-Owner ST-56 Treble: http://bit.ly/2cVg7xW

-Gamakatsu EWG Bronze: http://bit.ly/2cZrsbY

-VMC Hybrid Bladed: http://bit.ly/2oqWODi

FAVORITE ALL-AROUND DEEP CRANKBAIT COMBO... 

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

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

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

FAVORITE SHALLOW CRANKBAIT COMBO...

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

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

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 30 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

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

"BANG FOR THE BUCK" DEEP CRANK COMBO... 

Rod- Dobyns Champion 805 CB: http://bit.ly/29OVD4V

Reel- Shimano Tranx 200: http://bit.ly/2Tv0yCy

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

BUDGET ALL-AROUND CRANKBAIT COMBO...

Rod- Dobyns Fury 705 CB (7' Med Heavy Cranking): http://bit.ly/2bGvlVV

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

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

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GEAR REVIEW! Curado 150 MGL, Rods, Crankbaits, Topwater, Ned Rig, Swimbaits!

Want to see the best new rods, reels, and baits?! We went to ICAST and found the best of the best! We spent time testing the gear, fished the lures, and captured underwater footage of their actions before putting this gear review together. Check out our top picks!

Every year ICAST is packed with new gear. Whether you're into ultra-high end tech or just budget options, there are thousands of items around the show for you to check out. Frankly, its overwhelming! We attend the show so we can cut through the fluff, the hype, and the "game changers", and really find the innovative new products that might help us (and you) catch more fish!

Below you'll find links to all the baits, and gear reviewed in today's video. We've included favorite sizes, models, and colors, where applicable. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

THE REELS... 

-Shimano Curado 150 MGL: https://bit.ly/2TQHwrP

Favorite Speed: HG (High Gear)

-Daiwa Zillion SV TW G: https://bit.ly/3xobPDM

Favorite Speed: 7.1:1

THE RODS... 

-St. Croix Bass X: https://bit.ly/3A5CFSU

Favorite Models: 7'4" Heavy, 7'11" XH, 7'11" XXH

-Shimano Zodias Glass: https://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

Favorite Models: 7'6" MH Glass, 7'2" MH Glass

-G Loomis GCX Mag Bass (MBR): https://bit.ly/3ykNXSN

Favorite Models: 843C MBR, 903C MBR

-G Loomis GCX Crankbait Rods: https://bit.ly/2TQh3ul

Favorite Model: 845 CBR

TOP BAITS... 

-Rapala Ott's Garage Tiny 4: https://bit.ly/3A76zGi

Colors: Green Gizzard, Classic Craw, Live River Shad

-Strike King Chick Magnet: https://bit.ly/3frnKdX

Colors: Sexy Shad 2.0, Tomato Soup

-Uncle Josh Pork Big Daddy: https://bit.ly/37e9RLR

Colors: Crawdad Brown, Black

-SnagProof Bobby's Perfect Frog: https://bit.ly/3rHCOsQ

Colors: Bluegill, Hot Mess, Pine Frogs

-SnagProof Phat Frog: https://bit.ly/3vCrnTv

Colors: Bluegill, Hot Mess, Pine Frogs, Grey Ghost

-Spro Flappin Frog 65: https://bit.ly/37ljzM8

Colors: Killer Gill, Nasty Shad, Yellow Sparkle

-Evergreen Shower Blows 77.7: http://bit.ly/2zIkqUH

Colors: Black Bone, Skeleton Chartreuse, Bone

-G-Ratt Poppa Pete: http://bit.ly/2RYCPFe

Colors: Hitch, Gizzard Shad, Bone

-Basstrix 6" Swimbaits: http://bit.ly/2aiy7SR

Colors: Disco Gizzard Shad, Hologram Shad, Lanier Herring

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