Junk Fishing Tricks For Summer Bass Fishing!

Some days you just can't build a pattern! When the Summer heat sets in, its time to go junk fishing! Matt begins the day crushing fish on an underspin, then switches to topwater, then ends with a swimbait. Adapting to changing conditions is the name of the game! 

A lot of anglers give up in Summer because of the heat but they have no idea what they're missing! The weather may be hot but so is the bite! Today, Matt catches fish all day long, even in the heat, and then dials in a bigger swimbait bite as the sun begins to set. You can have a ton of fun on the water in the heat of Summer if you're willing to rig up a few extra rods and listen to what the conditions are calling for. 

Below you'll find links to the baits Matt caught his fish on, as well as a few of the other junk fishing baits he had rigged up and ready to adapt with if conditions changed. We've also linked his key combos, including his BFS setup, his topwater combo, and his favorite line-thru swimbait rod! All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

UNDERSPIN... 

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

Color: Sexy Shad

Head- Cool Baits Down Under (1/4 oz): http://bit.ly/2boS7QA

Color: Ol' Faithful

TOPWATER...

-13 Fishing Power Slide: https://bit.ly/3PaQYO0

Color: Flitter Shad

FINESSE SWIMBAIT... 

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

Color: Sexy Shad, Albino Shad

Head- Dirty Jigs Guppy Head: http://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

Size: 3/16 oz, 1/0

LINE-THRU SWIMBAIT... 

-Big Bite Baits B5 Swimbait: https://bit.ly/3LLU4pm

Color: Blue Gizzard

OTHER JUNK FISHING BAITS... 

Wakebait- R2S Tactical Wake 210: https://bit.ly/3aV6peA

Color: Chrome Gill

Frog- Jackall Kaera: http://bit.ly/2Fz6SA3

Color: Glitter Hasu

Blade Bait- Damiki Vault 3/4 oz: http://bit.ly/2rnO7e2

Color: Black Holo

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

Color: Green Pumpkin Black Flake

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

Color: Summer Minnow, True Shad

Spoon- Nichols Mini Magnum Flutter Spoon: http://bit.ly/2IBHjx7

Color: Super Shad

BFS COMBO... 

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

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

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

TOPWATER COMBO... 

Rod- G Loomis GLX 843C MBR: http://bit.ly/2gqziwT

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

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

LINE-THRU SWIMBAIT COMBO... 

Rod- Gamakatsu JDM Luxxe Avenge 7' MH: https://bit.ly/3hzK2ee

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

Line- Sunline Super FC 14 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BUDGET TOPWATER/LARGO SHAD COMBO... 

Rod- 13 Fishing Defy Black 6'7" Medium: https://bit.ly/32gzFnN

Reel- Origin F1 Casting Reel (8:1): https://bit.ly/3qD6hpc

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

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

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Dropshot Tricks To Catch Fish On HOT Summer Days!

This isn't your typical dropshot fishing! We're talking flipping, pitching, punching, and dock fishing, with a dropshot! This rig is so adaptable for different Summer fishing conditions and today we're showing you how its done. From small nose hook baits, to big worms and baitfish profiles, Tim is sharing all the tricks!

The traditional dropshot rig always catches fish! Today we're taking it a step further. For some reason, most anglers don't consider the power fishing applications of the dropshot. If you've got heavy cover, grass, or docks in your lake, this is for you! Listen as Tim describes different fishing situations and if one fits the lakes you fish, give it a try the next time you hit the water. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits discussed in the video. We've included our favorite colors for each, along with the hooks, weights, and equipment we use to fish them. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

SMALL BAITS... 

-Netbait Junior Crush: https://bit.ly/3Q3mmyz

Colors: Bang, Magic Chart, Smokin Joe

-Berkley Flat Worms: https://bit.ly/3lAAorL

Colors: Goby, Green Pumpkin Watermelon

-Big Bite Smallie Smasher: http://bit.ly/2ZpCOCY

Colors: Green Pump Purple, Smoke Purple Flake

STRAIGHT TAIL WORMS... 

-Roboworm 6" Straight Tail: http://bit.ly/2asZyH3

Colors: Margarita Mutilator, People's Worm, Pro Green Pumpkin

-Roboworm 6" Fat Worm: http://bit.ly/2awYSxM

Colors: Margarita Mutilator, People's Worm, Pro Green Pumpkin

-Roboworm 7" Worm: http://bit.ly/2asZyH3

Colors: Margarita Mutilator, People's Worm, Pro Green Pumpkin

BAITFISH PROFILES... 

-Gee Crack Bellows Gill: https://bit.ly/3PUJgbL

Colors: Sunburned WM Gill, Muddy Gill, Green Pumpkin

-Reaction Innovations Sweet Beaver: http://bit.ly/29W3RZW

Colors: Green Pumpkin Red, Tramp Stamp, Magic Craw Swirl

NOSE RIG... 

Hook- Owner Mosquito Light: http://bit.ly/2zQVKx3

Size: 1

Weight- Swagger Tungsten Pencil: http://bit.ly/2UY7cgx

Size: 3/16 oz

TEXAS RIG... 

Hook- Owner Cover Shot: http://bit.ly/2ISr7bR

Size: 1/0

Weight- Swagger Tungsten Pencil (Tie On): http://bit.ly/2YAoMuv

Size: 1/4 oz

POWER SHOT RIG... 

Hook- Owner Cover Shot HD: https://bit.ly/36Gunbf

Size: 2/0

Weight- Swagger Tungsten TearDrop (Tie On): http://bit.ly/37AVcrx

Size: 3/8 oz

PUNCH SHOT RIG... 

Hook- Owner Haymaker Wide Gap: https://bit.ly/3Muie8j

Size: 3/0

Weight- Swagger Tungsten TearDrop (Tie On): http://bit.ly/37AVcrx

Size: 1/2 oz

ACCESSORIES... 

-Cal Coast Cali Clip: http://bit.ly/2lNGGL9

NOSE HOOK DROPSHOT COMBO... 

Rod- G Loomis NRX+ 822S DSR: https://bit.ly/2RB0oJP

Reel- Shimano Exsence 3000: https://bit.ly/2iMtscV

Line- Sunline SX1 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2tn8EzQ

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

BAITCASTING DROPSHOT COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Expride B 6'10" Medium: https://bit.ly/32IrXqE

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

Line- Sunline Super FC 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

POWER SHOT COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Expride B 6'10" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/32IrXqE

Reel- Shimano Curado 70 MGL: https://bit.ly/2apmDJt

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

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

PUNCH SHOT COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Expride B 7'7" Heavy: https://bit.ly/32IrXqE

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

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

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Jig Fishing Tricks You Need When Its HOT!

Want to catch bigger fish this Summer? Here are 4 tricks you can try to catch more fish on jigs. Whether you have crystal clear water, muddy water, or somewhere in between, there is a trick here that will help you catch bigger bass this Summer!

If you lean toward finesse fishing, pay close attention to the first two tips. Downsizing to a micro or finesse jig will get you quality bites on a clear water fishery. If you like to power fish and haven't tried stroking a jig, its time to experience some of the most brutal strikes you'll ever get on a jig. If you like flipping and punching, don't forget to try the jig to upsize your catch and increase your hookup ratio. 

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

SMALL JIG... 

Bait- Keitech Tungsten Football (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2FDQ3o1

Colors: Green Pumpkin Blue, Green Pumpkin Black

Trailer- Zman TRD CrawZ: http://bit.ly/2U9vx6P

Colors: Canada Craw, Green Pumpkin

COMPACT JIG... 

Bait- Dirty Jigs Compact Pitchin Jig (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2hAIyCV

Colors: Alabama Craw, Canterbury Craw, The Go To

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

Colors: Crawfish, Green Pumpkin, Green Pumpkin Blue

STROKING/FLIPPING JIG... 

Bait- Dirty Jigs No-Jack Flipping (3/4 oz): http://bit.ly/2fx8YBI

Colors: Hematoma, The Go To, Black and Blue

Trailer- Netbait Paca Slim: http://bit.ly/2M5cuGF

Colors: Blk Blu Flk, Black Shadow Flare, Green Pumpkin

PUNCHING JIG... 

Bait- Dirty Jigs Punchin Jig (1 oz): http://bit.ly/2cB4j2F

Colors: Black and Blue, Hemamota, The Go To

Trailer- Strike King Rage Craw: http://bit.ly/2uoqsLJ

Colors: Black Blue Flake, Dirty Craw

BRAILLIST COMBO... 

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

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

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

Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 20 lb: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

MICRO JIG COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Zodias 6'10" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

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

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

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

STROKING/FLIPPING COMBO...

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

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

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

Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 20 lb: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

BUDGET ALL-AROUND JIG COMBO... 

Rod- St. Croix Bass X 7'4" Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/2r0xWAs

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

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

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Fishing A New Pond: Where To Start

Come along as Tim explores a new pond! Fishing new water is always a gamble but Tim has a simple method of finding fish quickly. Listen closely as he approaches the water and gives tips on the productive parts of any pond, while catching a few fish. 

When approaching a new body of water Tim likes to start off in search of a giant. After that, he focuses on topwater, then drops down to baits that will contact the bottom. Once on bottom he uses the baits to gain an understanding of the underwater contours. In doing so he's able to gauge the size of the fish in the pond, the overall depth, and where fish are positioned, very quickly. 

Below you'll find links to the baits he had tied on for this pond adventure. We've included the exact colors, rigging components, and some of the rod and reel combos he was using. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

THE BAITS... 

Wakebait- River2Sea Tactical 210 Wake: https://bit.ly/3aV6peA

Color: Tactical Shad

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

Color: Smokin Shad

Hook- Owner All Purpose: https://bit.ly/2QbbdRW

Size: 4/0

Chatterbait- Zman JackHammer 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2popvj6

Color: Green Pumpkin Shad

Trailer- Yamamoto Zako: http://bit.ly/2fKmSRp

Color: Green Pumpkin

Popper- Shimano World Pop: https://bit.ly/3sSjJpI

Color: N Smelt

Frog- Megabass Big Gabot: https://bit.ly/3bXW8Jh

Color: Kaeru Shad

Glide Bait- R2S S Waver 168: http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh

Color: Light Trout

CHATTERBAIT COMBO... 

Rod- Savage Gear Battletek 7'3" MH: https://bit.ly/3pYvM45

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

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

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

FLUKE/POPPER COMBO... 

Rod- St. Croix Legend Elite 6'10" Medium: http://bit.ly/2z2qdHc

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

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

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

BUDGET FROG COMBO... 

Rod- St. Croix Bass X 7'4" Heavy: http://bit.ly/2r0xWAs

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

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

BUDGET ALL-AROUND COMBO...

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

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

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

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