Fishing After Spring Storms + GIANT Bonus Fish!!

Come along for an awesome day on the water! Tim is fishing after a big Spring storm and its really shaken things up. COLD Muddy water is running down all the creeks and the fish are adapting to the changing conditions. Watch as Tim breaks down the lake and starts catching nice fish quickly. 

Tim got into some really nice largemouth but the Striper stole the show!! You've got to love a GIANT bonus fish! You never know what you're going to catch so it pays to be prepared. The bulk of Tim's bass were in less than 6 feet of water, warming themselves after the cold snap. He also caught them around grass which acts like an anchor for the fish when conditions are changing. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and equipment he used throughout the day. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 


SQUAREBILL...

•Bill Lewis ATV 1.5: https://bit.ly/41o3ctj

Color: Red Glitter Craw


ALABAMA RIG...

Rig– Hog Farmer Tactical MINI Flex (Bladed): https://bit.ly/3uwY6Md

Heads– Screwed Up Swimbait Head (1/4 oz): https://bit.ly/3U5RsIx

Baits– Keitech 3.8" Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Color: Electric Shad


LIPLESS CRANKBAIT...

•Jackall TN70 Lipless: http://bit.ly/2lqAwjh

Color: RT Escape Craw


BLADE BAIT...

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

Color: Holo Cyber Purple


SQUAREBILL COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Legend Tournament Carbon Cranker: https://bit.ly/3Iow9KV

Reel– Daiwa Tatula SV TW (7.1:1): https://bit.ly/401hGOK

Line– Sunline Crank FC 14 lb: https://bit.ly/3fohguC


MINI FLEX RIG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Zodias 7’5” Medium heavy: https://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

Reel– Shimano Tranx 200 (HG): http://bit.ly/2Tv0yCy

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

Leader– Sunline Saltimate 20 lb: https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2


LIPLESS COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis IMX PRO 845 CBR: http://bit.ly/2og0BmK

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

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

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


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

Spring Gear Review! Bassmaster Classic Rods, Reels, Baits, and Hooks!

This tackle review is packed with great gear! Let's start with two of our own lure designs! The "TacticalBassin Underspin" and the "Screwed Up Swimbait Head" are finally here!! After that we're looking at soft baits, rods, reels, hooks, and so much more from around the industry!

We love gear reviews and we're even more hyped than normal about this one! Our head designs have been in the works for years and we're thrilled to be unveiling them! Add in the Megabass Sleeper Craw, the VMC Redline Hooks, Shimano's new Calcutta Conquest MD, and so many other amazing designs, and its hard to contain ourselves!

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


TACTICAL UNDERSPIN...

•Dirty Jigs Tactical Underspin: https://bit.ly/3JOd8UY

Matt's Favorite Size: 1/8 oz

Tim's Favorite Size: 3/8 oz


SCREWED UP SWIMBAIT HEAD...

•Dirty Jigs Screwed Up Swimbait Head: https://bit.ly/3U5RsIx

Favorite Size: 3/8 oz


SLEEPER CRAW...

•Megabass Sleeper Craw: https://bit.ly/3zorI0u

Favorite Colors: Muddy Copper, Numa Ebi, Smoke Sunset


VMC REDLINE...

•Finesse Treble Hook: https://bit.ly/3lZsDkT

Favorite Size: 5


•Hybrid Wide Gap: https://bit.ly/3m3dn6G

Favorite Size: 4/0


•Dropshot Hook: https://bit.ly/3K4VpbR

Favorite Size: 2


•Finesse Neko Hook: https://bit.ly/3KseINJ

Favorit Size: 6 and 4


BAIT FINESSE TEXAS RIG...

Bait– Reins Ring Craw 2.5: https://bit.ly/3U0OQvC

Color: Green Pumpkin Blue

Weight– Reins Tungsten Slip Sinker: https://bit.ly/3Kx0Fqz

Size: 1/16 oz

Hook– Finesse Neko Size 6: https://bit.ly/3KseINJ


DAIWA TATULA ELITE...

•Daiwa Tatula Elite Casting Rods: https://bit.ly/3KtYe7Z

Favorite Models: 7'6" MH Walters, 7'3" MH Ehrler


CALCUTTA CONQUEST MD...

•Shimano Calcutta Conquest MD: https://bit.ly/3ZBEK5p

Favorite Size: 300


DAMIKI BAIT FINESSE BAITS...

•Damiki Umpa 40 BFS Popper: https://bit.ly/42XSQkD

Colors: Ghost Minnow, Real Shad


•Damiki Disco 40 BFS Crank: https://bit.ly/432XZaY

Colors: Mossy Shad, Red Craw


•Damiki Disco Deep 38 BFS Crank: https://bit.ly/3nwY1rk

Colors: Ghost Minnow, Mossy Shad

ZUMVERNO JERKBAIT...

•Shimano Zumverno 95 SP: https://bit.ly/3Gbzrmw

Colors: Clown, ST Chiayu, ST Purple


YAMATANUKI...

•Yamamoto Yamatanuki: https://bit.ly/3lZaMe3

Colors: Green Pump Blue, Green Pump Blk Flk


BLAST BONE...

•Jackall Blast Bone Jr: https://bit.ly/40WVvJE

Color: Natural Shad, Natural Oikawa


SLEEPER CRAW CASTING COMBO...

Rod– Megabass P5 Dark Sleeper: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

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

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


TACTICAL UNDERSPIN SPINNING COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 7'2" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/2osaj3q

Reel– Shimano Sustain FJ 3000: https://bit.ly/3BQLlNP

Line– Power Pro 10 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

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


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

Spring Fishing Mistakes You Need To Avoid!! (Don't Be That Guy)

We all make mistakes on the water but some are worse than others! If you want to catch more fish this Spring you need to avoid these mistakes! Pay attention to what you're doing out there and you'll see an immediate change in your fishing!

Tim is telling it like it is! We all make mistakes on the water, that's just part of it. Focus on positive change and your fishing will improve. Here are the 5 mistakes we believe you should watch out for this Spring!


THE MISTAKES...

•Not Enough Movement During Retrieves

•Too Much Movement With Finesse Baits

•Fishing History Instead Of Reading Conditions

•Fishing Too Slow And Locking Into Areas

•Forgetting To Have Fun And Enjoy Your Time


Below you'll find links to Tim's favorite confidence baits for early Spring. These are the baits he relies on day in and day out to get bit in changing conditions. We've included his favorite sizes, colors, and rigging components for each. 


TIM'S TOP CONFIDENCE BAITS RIGHT NOW


SQUAREBILL CRANKBAIT...

•Bill Lewis ATV 1.5: https://bit.ly/41o3ctj

Color: Fire Truck Craw, Red Glitter Craw


UNDERSPIN...

Head– Dirty Jigs TacticalBassin Underspin: https://bit.ly/3JOd8UY

Size: 1/4 oz

Bait– Keitech 3.3" Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Color: Electric Shad


LIPLESS CRANKBAIT...

•Jackall TN70: http://bit.ly/2lqAwjh

Color: SG Threadfin, SS Shad


JERKBAIT...

•Megabass Vision 110: http://bit.ly/2j31TKb

Color: Mat Shad, Mat Skeleton Shad


DROPSHOT...

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

Color: Green Pumpkin Purple, Smoke Purple Flake

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

Size: 1

Weight– Xzone Skinny Drop: https://bit.ly/40NDHjT 

Size: 1/4 oz


SHAKY HEAD...

Bait– MissileBaits Magic Worm: https://bit.ly/3T7dHgB

Color: PB&J Time

Hook– Dirty Jigs Canterbury Shaky: http://bit.ly/2aFOs0V

Size: 3/16 oz


JERKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 6'10" Medium: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

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

Line– Sunline Super FC (10 lb): http://bit.ly/2p7fxju


CRANKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Legend Tourney 7'2" Med Hvy Mod: https://bit.ly/3Iow9KV

Model: Carbon Cranker

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

Line– Sunline Super FC (14 lb): http://bit.ly/2p7fxju


SHAKY HEAD COMBO...

Rod– 13 Fishing Envy Black III 6'8" Medium: https://bit.ly/3KtYZhv

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

Line– Sunline Super FC (12 lb): http://bit.ly/2p7fxju


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

Top 5 Baits For April Bass Fishing!

April is the peak of Bass fishing season! There is no better time to get on the water and catch a bunch of fish! You can typically find fish in all 3 stages of the spawn and its not hard to catch them. If you've ever wanted to learn a new technique, this is the month to do it!

Bass can be caught on a mix of fast moving reaction baits and slow, bottom contact presentations. When it comes to reaction baits, we put a lot of emphasis on standing out from the crowd. We're using baits with flash, vibration, and sound to get the bass' attention. When it comes to soft baits, its all about a natural presentation. We find that baits with a some blue in them will often catch more fish than other colors.  

Below you'll find links to the exact baits Matt discussed in the video, including our favorite sizes and colors. We've also included some of the gear we use to fish these baits effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.


THE SENKO...

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

Best Color: Green Pumpkin Black Flake

Spring Colors: Watermelon Disco, Watermelon Moondust


THE JIGS...

Jig– Dirty Jigs Pitchin Jig (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2amL3of

Color: The Go To, Magic Craw

Trailer– Missile Baits DBomb: http://bit.ly/2d2dVlt

Color: Green Pumpkin Red, Green Pumpkin Blue


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

Color: Green Pumpkin Orange, Magic Craw Swirl

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

Color: Tilapia Magic, Green Pumpkin Blue


SPINNERBAITS...

•Megabass SV–3 (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3lk1SD0

Colors: Hasu Wakasagi


•Nichols Shattered Glass Blades (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3udIU7d

Colors: Silver, Green Crystal


SQUAREBILL CRANKBAITS...

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

Colors: Delta Craw, Rooster, Cold Blooded


•Bill Lewis ATV 1.5: https://bit.ly/41o3ctj

Colors: Fire Truck Craw, Red Glitter Craw, Tennessee Shad


•Rapala OG Rocco: https://bit.ly/3PHvNCI

Colors: Classic Craw, Red Crawdad, Bruised Citrus Shad


LIPLESS CRANKBAITS...

•Jackall TN 70: http://bit.ly/2lqAwjh

Colors: Crawfish, RT Escape Craw, SS Shad


•Rat L Trap (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2gm8CjC

Colors: Rayburn Red Craw, Silver Shad, Diamond Dust


SMALL SWIMBAITS...

•Keitech 4.8" Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl


•XZone 4" Swammer: http://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Colors: Electric Shad, Sexy Shad, Electric Blue/Chart


Rigging: Owner Flashy Swimmer: http://bit.ly/2e8O4Y7


BIG SWIMBAITS...

•Megabass Magdraft: http://bit.ly/2mc8bfK

Size: 6" and 8"

Colors: White Back Shad, Albino Pearl Shad, MSS


BUDGET CRANKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– 13 Fishing Meta Crankbait 7' Medium: https://bit.ly/3n0MVuG

Reel– 13 Fishing Modus C2 Casting: https://bit.ly/3HJdwnR

Line– Sunline Super FC (12 lb): http://bit.ly/2p7fxju


ALL AROUND COMBO...

Rod– Shimano SLX 7'2" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2mGp1Vc

Reel– Shimano SLX A 150 (HG): https://bit.ly/3ZWPeho

Line– Sunline Super FC (16 lb): http://bit.ly/2p7fxju


BUDGET JIG FISHING 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 14 lb: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm


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