SWINGING JIGS – The BEST Way To Catch EARLY SUMMER Bass!

This is the EASIEST way to catch a big bass during the transition to Summer! The Swing head jig is often overlooked but should be at the top of every angler's list! This technique is easy to master, requires no new gear, and works all over the country! Forget your old patterns, pick up a swing head jig and start catching fish!

Anyone can catch fish with this technique! Pair a kicking trailer (of course we have our favorites, and for good reason), to a swinging jig head. Swim it along the bottom and the bait will bump along, deflecting off cover, drawing reaction strikes from the bass. While this technique can be done with swimbaits, worms, and other soft plastics, our best results have consistently come with creature baits. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits we use for this technique, as well as the heads and gear we use to fish them. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

IF YOU COULD ONLY HAVE ONE... 

Head– Dirty Jigs Pivot Point Football (1/2 oz with 4/0): http://bit.ly/2jOY1Ns

Bait– XZone Lures Adrenaline Craw (Junebug): https://bit.ly/3ebTO5h

FAVORITE HEADS...

Lead– Dirty Jigs Pivot Point Football Head: http://bit.ly/2jOY1Ns

Common Sizes: 1/2 oz 4/0 Hook, 3/4 oz 5/0 Hook

Tungsten– Swagger Tungsten Swinging Football: http://bit.ly/2MmBuur

Common Sizes: 1/2 oz 3/0 Hook, 3/4 oz 5/0 Hook, 1 oz 5/0 Hook

Independent Head– Gamakatsu Hybrid Swing: https://bit.ly/3AHXshQ

Size: 3/8 - 3/4 oz

Independent Hook– Owner All Purpose Soft Bait: https://bit.ly/2QbbdRW

Size: 3/0 - 4/0

FULL SIZE CREATURE BAITS...

•XZone Adrenaline Craw 4.25: https://bit.ly/3ebTO5h

Colors: Junebug, TW Dark Junebug, Tilapia

•Zoom Z Craw: http://bit.ly/2vW7Jo5

Colors: Junebug, Green Pumpkin

•Netbait 4" Paca Slim: http://bit.ly/2M5cuGF

Colors: Junebug, Green Pumpkin, Tilapia

•Strike King Rage Bug: http://bit.ly/2aAsuiV

Colors: Junebug, Bama Bug, Blue Craw

SMALL CREATURE BAITS...

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

Colors: 309, Green Pumpkin Blue, TW Dark Junebug

•Zoom Z Craw Jr: http://bit.ly/2vW7Jo5

Colors: Junebug, Green Pumpkin, Watermelon Red

MATT'S FAVORITE COMBO... 

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

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

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

Leader– Sunline Saltimate Shock Fluoro (20 lb): https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2

BEST "BANG FOR THE BUCK" COMBO...

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

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

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

BUDGET WOBBLE HEAD COMBO...

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

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

Line- Sunline Super FC 17 lb: https://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

Frog Fishing Tricks – 5 Modifications That Catch More Fish!!

Frog Fishing Is Awesome! These Tricks Make It Even Better! Its topwater time and today we're showing you some of our favorite frog modifications to catch more fish with a frog. From rattles, to body styles, to weights and more... these are the tricks you can use to make your frog stand out and get more bites!

Heavy cover frog fishing will blow your mind! The first time a bass explodes through cover to get your frog, you're hooked for life. Traditionally, frogs didn't have a great hookup ratio but we've learned how to change that through years of trial and error. Today we're showing you all the simple tricks you can use to get more bites and catch more fish. 

Below you'll find links to our favorite frogs by style, as well as the components we use to modify them, and the rods we fish them with. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

FAVORITE FROGS BY STYLE...

Open Water– River2Sea Bully Wa 2: https://bit.ly/2axyR2a

Colors: Little Allen, Ghost, TW Bluegill

All Around– Bobby's Perfect Frog: https://bit.ly/3rHCOsQ

Colors: Hot Mess, Pine Frog, Bluegill

Straight Retrieve– SPRO Flappin Frog: https://bit.ly/37ljzM8

Colors: Albino, Nasty Shad, Killer Gill

Poppin– Jackall Gavacho: https://bit.ly/2L7KsWS

Colors: White, Black Gill, Chart Strike Gill

Small– Jackall Kaera: https://bit.ly/2Fz6SA3

Colors: Glitter Hasu, Glitter BlueGill

Oversize– Spro King Daddy: https://bit.ly/2h0LCYd

Colors: Killer Gill, Navy Seal

Bladed– Spro Blade Frog 65: https://bit.ly/3MEGiGk

Colors: Killer Gill, Natural Green

Plopping– Teckel Sprinker: https://bit.ly/2rmnqSI

Colors: Bone, Hologram Bone, Pearl White

BRAID FOR FROG FISHING...

Main Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro (65 lb): https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Smooth Line– Sufix 131 (65 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF

Small Frog Line– Power Pro V2 Super Slick (50 lb): https://bit.ly/3vSwa6Z

BLADE MODIFICATION COMPONENTS...

Blades– Owner Flashy Swimmer Replacement Kit: https://bit.ly/429YXk7

Screw– Owner CPS Spring (Medium): https://bit.ly/2b2YgDf

Split Ring– Owner Hyperwire (Size 4): https://bit.ly/2v8ArBX

JIG RATTLES...

Glass– Harline 5MM: https://bit.ly/2ttLkMF

Plastic– Skirts Unlimited: https://bit.ly/3xro58S

External– R2S Phat Frog Kit: https://bit.ly/45BefRL

FAVORITE FROG FISHING COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 7'3" Extra Heavy: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

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

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

"BANG FOR THE BUCK" FROG FISHING COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 7'2" Heavy: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel– Shimano Tranx 150 (HG): https://bit.ly/42eFij3

Line– Power Pro Braid (65 lb): https://bit.ly/2aFg46b

SMALL FROG COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Legend Tournament 7'4" Heavy: https://bit.ly/3Iow9KV

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

Line– Sufix 131 Braid (50 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF

BUDGET FROG FISHING COMBO...

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

Reel– Shimano SLX A 150 (HG): https://bit.ly/2NfdOnk

Line– Power Pro Braid (65 lb): https://bit.ly/2aFg46b

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

Topwater Baits And Finesse Tricks For The Early Summer Transition!

Come along for an awesome afternoon on the water! Fish are in transition along the Tennessee River and we're going to catch them! Tim employs some of his best confidence baits to catch the tail end of the post spawn transition and the beginning of the Early Summer bite! 

When fish are in transition the bite can get tough. This is when a lot of anglers turn to "junk fishing" with 10 or 15 combos on the deck. We don't take it that far, but we do have some key confidence baits for this time of year. Watch as Tim picks up the right bait for each situation, moving between topwater, subsurface reaction, and finesse presentations. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear Tim used throughout the video. We've included the exact colors and components for each presentation. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

TOPWATER FROG...

•Jackall Gavacho: https://bit.ly/2L7KsWS

Color: Chart Strike Gill

TOPWATER...

•Shimano World Pop: https://bit.ly/3sSjJpI

Color: T Smelt

DROPSHOT...

Bait– MissileBaits 6" Magic Worm: https://bit.ly/3T7dHgB

Color: MissileMorning

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

Size: 1/0

Weight– Swagger Vader 1/4 oz: https://bit.ly/3LeDf7Z

KARASHI...

•Megabass Karashi: https://bit.ly/3LwMGS7

Color: Kasumi Ito KS

THE SENKO...

Bait– Yamamoto 5" Senko: https://bit.ly/2axAmNS

Color: Electric Shad

Hook– Hayabusa Wacky: https://bit.ly/3UjDZx0

Size: 1/0

Band– VMC Crossover: https://bit.ly/3w0NYdz

FROG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 7'3" XH: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

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

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

POPPER COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Legend Tournament 6'8" Medium XF: https://bit.ly/3Iow9KV

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

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro 30 lb Braid: https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

SENKO COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Poison Adrena 7' Medium: https://bit.ly/388U0PD

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

Line– Sunline 12 lb Braid: https://bit.ly/2tn8EzQ

Leader– Sunline Super FC 7 lb: https://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

Finesse Swimbait Tricks! Heads, Colors, Actions! **Underwater Footage**

Not all swimbaits are created equal! Today we're comparing how different swimbaits move in the water. We're looking at how different head styles impact action, and when each swimbait's movement style will help you catch more fish! 

Finesse swimbaits are awesome! They catch large numbers of fish, but they catch giants too! It wasn't long ago that there were only 2 styles of finesse swimbait on the market... today it can take up an entire row at your local shop. So what's the deal? Which baits should you be using? And does that answer change throughout the year? Let's find out!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and heads Tim discussed in the video. We've included our favorite sizes and colors for each, as well as some of our favorite combos for fishing these lures. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

SWIMBAIT HEADS...

•Matt Allen Head: https://bit.ly/29RrTYN

Line Tie Angle: 30 Degree

Favorite Size: 3/8 oz

•Tactical Finesse Head: https://bit.ly/2Pqrq3n

Line Tie Angle: 30 Degree

Favorite Size: 3/8 oz

•Dirty Jigs Guppy Head: https://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

Line Tie Angle: 90 Degree

Favorite Sizes: 1/8 oz, 3/16 oz

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

Line Tie Angle: 30 Degree

Favorite Size: 3/8 oz

BLADED SWIMBAIT HEADS...

•Megabass Okashira Screw Head: https://bit.ly/2EpluSA

Favorite Size: 1/8 oz

•Tactical Mini Underspin: https://bit.ly/3JOd8UY

Favorite Sizes: 1/8, 3/8 oz

SWIMBAITS (Most Subtle To Most Aggressive)...

•Keitech Easy Shiner: https://bit.ly/2bxJK6H

Finesse Sizes: 3.5" and 4"

Favorite Colors: Electric Shad, Silver Flash Minnow, Tennessee Shad

Smallmouth Colors: Sungill, Electric Blue Chartreuse

•Storm Largo Shad: https://bit.ly/3vxP0NB

Finesse Sizes: 3", 3.5"

Favorite Colors: Albino Shad, Sexy Shad

•Keitech Swing Impact Fat: https://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Finesse Sizes: 2.8, 3.3 

Favorite Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

•Xzone Swammer: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Finesse Sizes: 3.5", 4"

Favorite Colors: Electric Shad, Sexy Shad

Smallmouth Colors: Electric Blue Chart, Bluegill

WEEDLESS FINESSE SWIMBAIT...

•Megabass 3" Dark Sleeper: https://bit.ly/2TyR1GT

Size: 1/2 or 3/4 oz

Colors: Wakasagi, Haze, Donko

FINESSE SPINNING COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis NRX+ 902S SJR: https://bit.ly/2RB0oJP

Reel– Shimano Stella FK 3000: https://bit.ly/38LaK2u

Line– Sunline SX1 (12 lb): https://bit.ly/2tn8EzQ

Leader– Sunline Super FC (6 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BAIT FINESSE COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Zodias 7'2" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

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

Line– Sunline Super FC (7 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

CASTING COMBO FOR HEAVIER HEADS...

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

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

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

BUDGET FINESSE SPINNING COMBO...

Rod– Daiwa Tatula 7'6" Med–Light Medium: https://bit.ly/3IHDDeU

Reel– Daiwa Fuego LT 2500 XH: https://bit.ly/2yDmdtQ

Line– Sunline Super FC (8 lb): https://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