Winter Dam Fishing - What Will We Catch Next?!

Come along for a day on the Tennessee River as we fish the Watts Bar Dam at the top of lake Chickamauga. Target species: Anything that bites! We love to catch bass but sometimes we just want to get on the water and catch fish. It doesn't matter what's biting when the kids are on board! 

Tim and JD didn't let the cold keep them from having a good time at the lake! The duo double up on catfish to start it off then work their way down stream in search of bass. The day is short lived however as the arrival of snow is more than they were prepared for. Sometimes its about fishing hard, sometimes its about big fish, and sometimes its just having a good time with the family. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear used in the video. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

THE UNDERSPINS... 

Head- Cool Baits Down Under Spin (3/16 oz): http://bit.ly/2boS7QA

Tim's Swimbait- Keitech 3.3" Fat: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Color: TW Pro Blue

JD's Swimbait- Keitech 2.8" Fat: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl

TIM'S TUBE... 

Head- Bite Me Big Dude (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2CV3o7S

Bait- STH Finesse 4" Tube: https://bit.ly/3aU0oeU

Color: Brown Pumpkin Copper

BFS COMBO... 

Rod- Dobyns Sierra 7' Ultralight: https://bit.ly/3C4PWgc

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

Line- Sunline Super FC 6 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

SPINNING COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Zodias 7' Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2jOUXAO

Reel- Shimano Vanford 2500: https://bit.ly/2gu84t7

Line- Sunline Super FC 10 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

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2022 Gear Review - Shimano Expride B + New Crankbaits, Jerkbaits, and Creatures!

They're here!! Who's ready to check out the latest rods, swimbaits, hard baits, and soft baits to hit the market?! Its no secret that we're tackle addicts! We spend countless hours each week tracking down the newest gear from around the globe so we can put it through the paces! Some of it turns out to be junk, some of it is amazing and the best of the best make it into our gear review videos.

Today's video begins with the all new Shimano Expride B line of rods. We've been fanatical about Expride since the original series and have been blown away each time an updated version has come out. Shimano continues to advance the performance and sensitivity while still keeping the price affordable. 

From there we branch into a variety of new hard baits. From flash boosting jerkbaits to hard knocking crankbaits, there are some great new additions. On the softbait side, there are several downsized creatures to check out and just in time for the pre spawn, Mike Bucca has introduced a medium-sinking version of the Bacca Burrito. 

Below you'll find links to all the baits and equipment in the video. Many items are in stock today, those that aren't can be pre-ordered. For the Expride B's we've included some of our favorite models as a reference if you don't know where to start. 

RODS...

-Shimano Expride B Casting Rods: https://bit.ly/32IrXqE

Favorite Models: 6'10" Medium, 7'2" ML, 7'3" XH 

-Shimano Expride B Spinning Rods: https://bit.ly/3AFcaFF

Favorite Models: 7'2" ML, 7' Light 

JERKBAITS...

-Shimano World Minnow Jerkbait: https://bit.ly/3Fwg9F6

-Shimano World Diver Jerkbait: https://bit.ly/3o1BwrR

CRANKBAITS...

-Strike King 6XD Hard Knock: https://bit.ly/3rTd1OZ

SOFT BAITS... 

-Strike King Midsize Rage Bug: https://bit.ly/3HanGLB

-XZone Adrenaline Craw 3.5": https://bit.ly/3ebTO5h

SWIMBAITS... 

-Bucca's Bacca Burrito (Medium Sink): https://bit.ly/3AFcV1t

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TOP 5 BAITS FOR FEBRUARY BASS FISHING!

Its time! If you love to power fish, February is your month. In most of the country the temperatures will remain cold but that won't stop the fish from beginning the transition from Winter to early Spring. Fish will begin positioning differently, eating different lures, and getting really fun to fish for! Come along as we look at the top baits for February bass fishing. 

February is an awesome time to be on the water! Despite the cold, the fish know the end is in sight and will make huge moves no matter what the weather does. This marks the end of the Winter struggle and the return of swimbaits, A-Rigs, Jerkbaits, Lipless, and so many more fun techniques. You don't want to miss the transition so pay close attention as Matt talks about baits for the beginning of the month and how they differ from baits you'll throw a few weeks later. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits discussed in the video. We've listed them in the order they appeared and included our favorite sizes and colors for each. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

GLIDE BAITS... 

-River2Sea S Waver 168: http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh

Colors: Light Trout, Bluegill, Warden Hitch

-GRatt Sneaky Pete: http://bit.ly/2RYCPFe

Colors: Hitch, Gizzard Shad

SHALLOW CRANKBAITS... 

-Rapala Ott's Garage Slim 6: https://bit.ly/3pV1CLN

Colors: Red Crawdad, Live River Shad

-Spro Little John 50: http://bit.ly/2dDfuqt

Colors: Blood Craw, Fire Craw

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

Colors: Cold Blooded, Delta Craw

JERKBAITS... 

-Lucky Craft Pointer 100: http://bit.ly/tbpointer

Colors: American Shad, Ghost Minnow

-Jackall Rerange 110: http://bit.ly/2ge0qED

Colors: HL Hasu, HL Silver Shad, Blue Pearl Shad

-Shimano World Minnow: https://bit.ly/3Fwg9F6

Colors: Pro Blue, Ghost Ayu, Chartreuse Silver

LIPLESS CRANKBAIT... 

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

Colors: Ghost Minnow, American Shad, Chartreuse Shad

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

Colors: Ghost Minnow, SG Threadfin, RT Scale Minnow

BLADE BAIT...

-Damiki Vault 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2rnO7e2

Colors: Holo Ayu, Cyber Purple, Real Shad

-Megabass Dyna Response 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2R7FlvL

Colors: Ito Hiuo, Jukucho Shad, Setsuki Ayu

ALABAMA RIG...

Rig- Hog Farmer Tactical Flex Bladed: https://bit.ly/38xd1es

Heads- Matt Allen Swimbait Head (1/8 oz): http://bit.ly/29RrTYN

Dummy Baits- Lil Spanky: http://bit.ly/2d0dpU8

Colors: Albino

Swimbaits- Keitech 4.8" Fat: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl

FAVORITE CRANKBAIT COMBO... 

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

Reel- Shimano Bantam 150 MGL (XG): http://bit.ly/2H44yjG

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

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

BUDGET CRANKBAIT/BLADE COMBO...

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

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

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

BUDGET A-RIG COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano SLX 7'5" Heavy: http://bit.ly/2mGp1Vc

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

Line- Sunline Super FC 20 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

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UNDERWATER BASS STRIKES ON JIGS!!! + Jig Fishing Tips!!

Its amazing how aggressive bass can be! Sometimes they inhale the jig, other times they shake it like a dog on a bone! Come underwater and check out all these amazing strikes on different styles of jigs! In the midst of it all, we're giving up the most guarded secret in all of jig fishing... when to set the hook!

It doesn't matter if the jig is your favorite lure or if you've thrown in the towel and don't believe you'll ever catch a bass on a jig, you can learn from this footage. Watch how some fish pick the bait up by the trailer or the skirt while others inhale it completely. Remember these images the next time you hit the water and it will be much easier to discern what your fishing are doing when you feel the "tick" in the line. 

Below you'll find links to all the jigs in the video. We've included our favorite sizes, colors, and trailers for each. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

JIGS IN THE UNDERWATER FOOTAGE (In The Order They Appear)... 

Jig #1- Keitech Tungsten (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2FDQ3o1

Color: Green Pumpkin Black

Trailer- Netbait Paca Chunk (Tiny): http://bit.ly/2d8mIXx

Color: Green Pumpkin

Jig #2- Z Man Shroomz (1/8 oz): http://bit.ly/2UcGaBP

Color: Mocassin Craw

Trailer- Z Man CrawZ: http://bit.ly/2U9vx6P

Color: Green Pumpkin

Jig #3- Dirty Jigs Finesse Jig (3/8 oz): http://bit.ly/2eJinXo

Color: Supermatt Brown

Trailer- Strike King Rage Chunk: http://bit.ly/2Hd4MFA

Color: Hard Candy

Jig #4- Dirty Jigs Pitching Jig (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2amL3of

Color: Norcal Craw

Trailer- Yamamoto 5" Double Tail: http://bit.ly/2db9w1p

Color: Watermelon Red

Jig #5- Jewel Baits Pee Wee (5/16 oz): https://bit.ly/2IkGi20

Color: First Down

Trailer- Netbait Paca Chunk (Tiny): http://bit.ly/2d8mIXx

Color: Crawfish

TIM'S FOOTBALL JIG... 

-Dirty Jigs 3/4 oz Football: http://bit.ly/2d0iJbd

Color: Norcal Craw

Trailer- Yamamoto 5" Double Tail: http://bit.ly/2db9w1p

Color: Green Pumpkin Purp Copper 

TIM'S HULA GRUB...

Bait-Yamamoto 5" Hula Grub: http://bit.ly/2d7SpgG 

Color: Natural Shad

HULA GRUB HEADS...

Lead- Dobyns Football: https://bit.ly/3H8KY44

Tungsten- Swagger Football: https://bit.ly/3msaQ2O

HIGH-END ALL-AROUND JIG COMBO... 

Rod- G Loomis NRX+ 894C JWR: https://bit.ly/2hedqsq

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

Line- Sunline Super FC 15 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

"BANG FOR THE BUCK" JIG COMBO...

Rod- Megabass Levante: http://bit.ly/2FdE3YY

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

Line- Sunliner Super FC 15 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BUDGET JIG COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano SLX 7'5" Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2mGp1Vc

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

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

WANT TACTICALBASSIN GEAR??

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