Summer Crankbaits That Keep Catching Fish During The Fall Transition!

The Fall transition is crankbait time! Today we're taking a quick look at some of the best baits for fishing through the transition as we approach Fall. As night time temperatures begin to drop, bass focus heavily on bait fish and these baits will help you capitalize! The best news is, this time of year doesn't require new baits, we'll show you how to adapt some of the baits you've already been fishing.

If you're not fishing crankbaits during this transition time, you're missing some of the easiest fish catches of the year. Bass are targeting baitfish from deep to shallow and covering water with a crankbait is an easy way to catch them. Focus your attention on baitfish colors with the occasional shad pattern mixed in, for the best success.

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

DEEP CRANKBAITS...

•Strike King 6XD: https://bit.ly/2ery44M

Colors: Sexy Blue Back Herring, Sexy Shad

•Rapala DT 16: https://bit.ly/42ITxNr

Colors: Green Gizzard Shad, Helsinki Shad

•Tactical DD75: https://bit.ly/37dclbX

Colors: Mirrored Minnow, Glass Minnow

SQUAREBILL CRANKBAITS...

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

Colors: Abalone Shad, Mullet, I Know It

•13 Fishing Jabber Jaw: https://bit.ly/3z7hVdH

Colors: Black Back Shad, Lucky Charm

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

Colors: Green Gizzard, Tennessee Shad

SHALLOW CRANKBAITS...

•SPRO Fat John 50: https://bit.ly/2V03giW

Colors: Mat Shad, Honey Shad, Citrus Shad

•Spro Little John: https://bit.ly/2dDfuqt

Colors: Matte Shad, Clear Chartreuse

•Rapala OG 4 Tiny: https://bit.ly/3A76zGi

Colors: Green Gizzard Shad, Live River Shad

LIPLESS CRANKBAIT...

•Jackall TN 60 & 70: https://bit.ly/2lqAwjh

Colors: RT Holo Bluegill, RT Scale Minnow, SG Threadfin

DEEP DIVING CRANKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis IMX Pro 906 CBR: https://bit.ly/2FQj6CZ

Reel– Shimano Tranx 200A HG: https://bit.ly/2Tv0yCy

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

SQUAREBILL CRANKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Megabass Levante Flat Side Special: https://bit.ly/2FdE3YY

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

Line– Sunline Crank FC 12 lb: https://bit.ly/3fohguC

BUDGET CRANKBAIT COMBO…

Rod– Shimano Intenza 7' Medium Glass: https://bit.ly/2QADLTq

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

Line– Sunline Super FC 14 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... 
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Summer Crankbait Tricks (Deep To Shallow) That Will Catch Bass In Your Lake!!

Crankbaits are "the deal" in Summer! They catch a lot of fish, they catch giant fish, and they're easy to use! Today we're showing you the best colors to catch big fish, the best body shapes for your lake, and where to fish these Crankbaits! You don't want to miss this!

When Matt starts off with "this is really simple", you know its going to be a good one! Almost 40 minutes of crankbait knowledge later and you'll have a "simplified" approach to Summer crankbait fishing! The knowledge nuggets Matt let's out about retrieves, color selection, hook design, and equipment are priceless, so pay close attention!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits Matt discusses in the video. We've included the guy's favorite colors for each, as well as the gear they use to fish them effectively. 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...

•Strike King 6XD: https://bit.ly/2ery44M

Color: Sexy Shad

BIG DEEP DIVERS…

•Azuma Z Boss 22: https://bit.ly/3J05uHl

Colors: Grand Shad, Hot Mess, Goldie Lox

•Azuma Z Boss 24: https://bit.ly/3oKifPk

Colors: Grand Shad, Hot Mess, Goldie Lox

•Strike King 10XD: https://bit.ly/2gHT4F0

Colors: Powder Blue Back Chart, Sexy Blue Back Herring

•Duel Hardcore BulletCrank: https://bit.ly/3gH0hGB

Colors: Blue Back Chart, Blueback Herring, Sexy Shad

DEEP DIVING CRANKS...

•Strike King 6XD: https://bit.ly/2ery44M

Color: Sexy Shad, Powder Blue Chartreuse

•Rapala DT 16: https://bit.ly/2BL0UYl

Colors: Parrot, Citrus Shad, Big Shad

•River2Sea Tactical DD 75: https://bit.ly/37dclbX

Colors: Chartreuse Blue, Metallic Shad, Summer Minnow

MID DIVING CRANKBAITS...

•Norman Deep Little N: https://bit.ly/2acSLUd

Colors: Chart Blue, Sexy Shad, Chartreuse Shad

•Rapala DT 8: https://bit.ly/2BL0UYl

Colors: Parrot, Citrus Shad, Big Shad

•Megabass Super Z3: https://bit.ly/3HDg7wc

Colors: Kasumi Ito, Old Z, Ito Ayu

SHALLOW CRANKBAITS...

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

Colors: Bruised Citrus Shad, Citrus Shad, Green Gizzard

•Spro Speed Demon 55: https://bit.ly/3XGWUC2

Colors: Laundry Matte, Old School Shad, Chart Blue

•Damiki BTC 50: https://bit.ly/3OVb3Lc

Colors: Mossy Shad, Real Shad, Ghost Minnow

BFS CRANKBAITS...

•Megabass Super Z1: https://bit.ly/2Y9dkHB

Colors: Mat Craw 2, Wild Craw, Kasumi Ito

•Shimano Macbeth 39 Tiny: https://bit.ly/45Pj3Dd

Colors: Clear Green Craw, Sleeper Shad, Sexy Shad

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

Colors: Mossy Shad, Olive Flash Shad 

TREBLE/SPLIT RING UPGRADES...

•Gamakatsu EWG: https://bit.ly/2cZrsbY

Sizes: 4 and 2

•Gamakatsu RED EWG: https://bit.ly/2dmxXK8

Sizes: 4 and 2

•Owner ST–36: https://bit.ly/2cWpeyw

Sizes: 1, 1/0

•Owner ST–35: https://bit.ly/2g8uCMj

Sizes: 2, 1/0

•Owner Hyperwire Split Rings: https://bit.ly/2v8ArBX

Sizes: 3 and 4

BIG CRANKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis IMX Pro 968 CBR: https://bit.ly/2FQj6CZ

Reel– Shimano Tranx 200A HG: https://bit.ly/2Tv0yCy

Line– Sunline Crank FC 15 lb: https://bit.ly/3fohguC

MID CRANKBAIT COMBO...

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

Model: Power Glass Cranker

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

Line– Sunline Crank FC 15 lb: https://bit.ly/3fohguC

BUDGET CRANKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Intenza 7' Medium Glass: https://bit.ly/2QADLTq

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

Line– Sunline Super FC 15 lb: https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BFS CRANKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Cashion Icon Bait Finesse 7' Light: https://bit.ly/3mLIIes

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

Line– Daiwa J Fluoro Hidden (6 lb): https://bit.ly/3ILKXH0

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... 

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Cold Water Bass Fishing Tricks! 19 Degrees and We're Still Power Fishing!!

Come along for a wild day on the water!! Its 19 degrees but the fish are biting! Matt is using a high speed reel in freezing cold temperatures to trigger a feed response in Bass when nothing else is working! This trick works and you can do it too!!

We talk a lot about the power of speed cranking in cold water. Today you get to see it first hand! Matt manages to catch a couple jig fish along the way but for the most part can't get bit on anything. When he picks up the crankbait on an 8:1 reel and starts burning it, the fish start reacting!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits we used throughout the day. We've included information like weight, color, trailers, as well as the gear we were using to fish them. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

CRANKBAIT...

•River2Sea Tactical DD75 Crankbait: http://bit.ly/37dclbX

Color: True Shad

Hook Upgrade: Owner ST-35: http://bit.ly/2g8uCMj

Size: 2

FINESSE SWIMBAIT...

Bait– Megabass 3" Spark Shad: http://bit.ly/2XcLZk4

Color: Real

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

Size: 1/8 oz, 1/0 Hook

FOOTBALL JIG...

Bait– Keitech 1/2 oz Tungsten Football: http://bit.ly/2FDQ3o1

Color: Green Pumpkin Blue

Trailer– Damiki 3" Air Craw: https://bit.ly/3AvRsZJ

Color: Green Pumpkin Black

BLADE BAIT...

•Damiki Vault: http://bit.ly/2rnO7e2

Size: 1/2 oz

Color: Black Holo

MATT'S CRANKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis IMX Pro 906 CBR: http://bit.ly/2og0BmK

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

Line– Sunline Crank FC (12 lb): https://bit.ly/3fohguC

MICRO FOOTBALL JIG COMBO...

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

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

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro 20 lb: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

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

FINESSE SWIMBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 7'2" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/3AFcaFF

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

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

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

WANT TACTICALBASSIN GEAR??

We have a variety of apparel items and custom lure designs available! Everything from hats, to hoodies, to crankbaits! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

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BUYER'S GUIDE: Crankbait Fishing (Shallow, Deep, Lipless, Rods, Reels)

Today's Buyers Guide is all about crankbaits! When should you throw a deep diver? Which shallow runners hit what depths? Is one lipless crankbait better than another? Which rod should you throw a crankbait on? From cold water speed cranking baits, to wide wobbling Summer baits, we’re showing you our favorite crankbaits for every season!

Crankbait fishing is a giant category! You can stand in front of the crankbait wall at your local tackle shop and your head will spin as you try to figure out what to try next. Or, you can simply watch this video and let us show you exactly how we’ve narrowed it down over the years. We’re eliminating all the guess work and showing you the best of the best!

Below you'll find links to the exacts baits and gear discussed in the video. We've included our favorite sizes and colors for each, as well as the exact rods we throw them on. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

PREVIOUS BUYER'S GUIDES... 

•$100 Rod And Reel Combos: https://youtu.be/n3AQnmNoUPQ

•$200 Rod And Reel Combos: https://youtu.be/YqWwjXJtkdo

•$500 Rod And Reel Combos: https://youtu.be/cAtbntQHpv4

•Ultra High End Rods And Reels: https://youtu.be/-4aUElWcGxw

•BFS (Bait Finesse) Buyer's Guide: https://youtu.be/xaEw2WvkgZA

•Dropshot Buyer's Guide: https://youtu.be/WwrrebYluSI

FAVORITE COMBO FOR MID-SIZE CRANKS...

Rod– G Loomis IMX Pro 906C CBR: http://bit.ly/2og0BmK

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

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

FAVORITE COMBO FOR LARGE CRANKBAITS...

Rod– G LOOMIS IMX Pro 968C CBR: http://bit.ly/2og0BmK

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

Line– Sunline Crank FC (15 lb): https://bit.ly/3fohguC

BEST ALL AROUND GLASS CRANKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Zodias 7'6" Medium Heavy Glass: https://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

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

Line– Sunline Crank FC (15 lb): https://bit.ly/3fohguC

BUDGET ALL AROUND GLASS CRANKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Intenza 7'6" Medium Heavy Glass: http://bit.ly/2QADLTq

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

Line–Sunline Super FC (15 lb): http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BUDGET SMALLER CRANKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Mojo Glass 7'2" Medium: https://bit.ly/2YIxLy5

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

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

LIPLESS CRANKBAITS... 

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

Colors: American Shad, Chartreuse Shad, Ghost Minnow

•Jackall TN 70: http://bit.ly/2lqAwjh

Colors: Ghost Minnow, RT Scale Minnow, SG Threadfin

•Cotton Cordell Super Spot: http://bit.ly/2y3K210

Color: Chrome Black, Chrome Blue, Royal Red

SQUAREBILL CRANKBAITS...

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

Colors: Abalone Shad, Gizzard Shad, Cold Blooded

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

Colors: American Shad, BP Golden Shiner, Chartreuse Shad

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

Colors: Matte Shad, Honey Shad, Nasty Shad

MID DIVING CRANKBAITS...

•Rapala DT 8: http://bit.ly/2BL0UYl

Colors: Delta, Olive Green Craw, Live River Shad

•Jackall MushBob MR: https://bit.ly/3AYyKcB

Colors: Half Mirror Wakasagi, Kawashima Red Black

•Spro RkCrawler 55: http://bit.ly/2NFPA5t

Colors: Phantom Green, Red Crawfish, Olive Craw

SPEED CRANKING BAITS...

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

Colors: True Shad, Mirrored Minnow, DD Minnow

•Megabass Deep X 300: http://bit.ly/2sSQHpt

Colors: Sexy Ayu, PM Kisyu Ayu, FireCraw

•Megabass Deep Six: http://bit.ly/2A3clKP

Colors: Ito Wakasagi, MB Gizzard, Tora Zari

MAGNUM DEEP DIVING CRANKBAITS...

•Azuma Z Boss 22: http://bit.ly/2poLKUC

Colors: Grand Shad, Gold Digger, Goldie Lox

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

Colors: Green Gizzard Shad, Sexy Blue Back Herring

WANT TACTICALBASSIN GEAR??

We have a variety of apparel items and custom lure designs available! Everything from hats, to hoodies, to crankbaits! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

TacticalBassin Apparel and Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz