The Only Time an 11 Lber Was a Let Down...

The night started like any other as we searched for trophy bass in the dark. But on this night things were going to go so right and so wrong in ways we never saw coming. A bent out hook cost us a MONSTER Bass!

Fishing for trophy bass is never easy so when you get a bite its very important that you do everything you can to capitalize and get that big bass in the boat. Unfortunately sometimes you do everything right and the bass still wins the battle.

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Baits that we were using...
Mattlures 6" Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2de1x2n
Huddleston 8" Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2azFTon

Gear Used...

Rod- Dobyns 807: http://bit.ly/2aivwYX
Reel- Calcutta 400B: http://bit.ly/2b6NX0d
Line- 80 lb: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b
Net- http://bit.ly/2dh9xQP
Scale- http://bit.ly/2f7QgQ9

Remember there are a lot of variables that are outside of your control when fishing for big bass. Make sure that you're putting the odds in your favor by preparing your gear and using the best equipment you can for the job. Sharp hooks, strong line, the right rod and reel, are all essential to your success. You can't control what the bass is going to do but you can make sure your gear is ready for the fight. 

You Need to Fish GIANT Swimbaits, Here's Why

Forget catching swimbait fish and forget trying to get a monster bite, there is a trick to GIANT swimbaits that you NEED to add to your arsenal! It doesn't matter if your lake only has 2 pounders, this tip will still work for you!

The key to swimbait fishing for bass with giant swimbaits is understanding big bass behavior. We aren't trying to catch bass on swimbaits with this method, we're just trying to attract them, playing on their natural curiosity. Once you've drawn them out of the cover you can easily approach them with traditional baits later in the day. 

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Put this method to work the next time you're on a new lake and you'll be amazed how many giant bass you see. You don't need every swimbait made for bass, just buy one 12" swimbait and you'll get the results you're looking for.

Gear We Recommend...

Megabass MagDraft 10": http://bit.ly/2mc8bfK
Gan Craft 303 Glide Bait: http://bit.ly/2l3bxgM
12" Osprey Talon Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2laKeWD

Matt's Preferred Swimbait Setup for MONSTER Baits...

Rod- Dobyns 908: http://bit.ly/2aivwYX
Reel- Calcutta Conquest 300: http://bit.ly/2kheVEq
Line- 80 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2ae93Ji
Leader- 30 lb Mono: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Tackle Warehouse Unboxing

Tim got another big order from Tackle Warehouse! Let's have a look inside that box at the gear he purchased for high water fishing this Spring. 

Fishing during flood conditions can be very difficult. You have to adapt your presentations constantly to the changing clarity and depths. In this unboxing video Tim takes a look at some giant swimbaits, shows how to turn them into weedless swimbaits, and then looks at a couple new ways to add some flash and vibration to his presentation. 

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If you fish in Northern California, muddy water is the new norm so its time to adapt to the rising water and start exploring new techniques!

Baits in the video...
Osprey Inline Talon 9" and 7" (Light Hitch and TW Shad): http://bit.ly/2cU1DKN
Owner Beast Flashy Swimmer (10/0 and 12/0): http://bit.ly/2gx3A54
Osprey Tournament Talon (6" and 7"... Chartreuse Shad, Reverse Hitch, Light Hitch): http://bit.ly/2bqsLS0
LV-500 Lipless Crankbait: http://bit.ly/2aAUUbd
LV-500 Replacement Hooks: http://bit.ly/2cVg7xW
Owner Flash Swing Blade: http://bit.ly/2luoK3P
Keitech 4.3 Fat Keitech: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v
Jackall Rhythm Wave: http://bit.ly/2m78LM9

Want to get some of our TacticalBassin Apparel? Email us at tacticalbassinapparel@gmail.com for pricing. 

Full Seminar: How To Catch BIGGER Bass | 2017 ISE Show

Matt Allen explains how to catch the biggest fish in the lake. From swimbaits, to jigs, to reaction baits, he teaches you the techniques and tricks to fool the biggest bass in your lake. 

Trophy bass are difficult to catch. They've learned to avoid fishermen and lures but there are still ways to trigger their reactive nature. Matt explains how to use specific lures and a few key techniques to fool those big bass into biting. 

Baits In Order Of Appearance:

Hinkle Shad Swimbait: Custom Made
Dirty Jigs 1/2 Oz Pitchin' Jig: http://bit.ly/2amL3of
Reaction Innovations Sweet Beaver Jig Trailer: http://bit.ly/29W3RZW
LV-500 Lipless Crankbait: http://bit.ly/2aAUUbd
Pointer 100 Jerkbait: http://bit.ly/2aIctCx
Huddleston 10" or 8" Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2azFTon
Osprey 7" Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2bqsLS0
S-Waver 200 and 168 Glidebait: http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh
Mattlures Bluegill Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2aAuAz5

Tranx Swimbait Reel: http://bit.ly/2kYsvRw

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California Swim Jig: http://bit.ly/2auXfmx
Underspin: http://bit.ly/29UVegz
Keitech Fat Swing Impact Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v
Revenge Heavy Duty Spinnerbait: http://bit.ly/2b7GBrs

Best replacement hooks for swimbaits: http://bit.ly/2cVg7xW
Best Scale to Weigh you trophy fish: http://bit.ly/2f7QgQ9

Interested in getting TacticalBassin Apparel? Email us at tacticalbassinapparel@gmail.com for pricing and availability. 

One of the keys to consistent success is to match the hatch. Learn what the fish in your lake like to eat. If they eat shad, kokanee, trout, bluegill, crappie, or other baitfish you can choose the baits that will best trigger those bass into feeding. 

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Matt also explains how to fire up a school of fish and creating a feeding mentality. Using this method you can use the behavior of small fish to trigger giant fish into feeding aggressively, even when they don't want to bite!

Depending on the food the bass are eating Matt explains how to target them by fishing swimbaits and glidebaits, jig fishing, or switching to reactive baits like the swimbait, underspin, or jerkbait. The last method we recommend using to catch trophy bass is night fishing. We break down how to catch those night fish with swimbaits, swim jigs, or jigs (jig and pig). 

If you use these tips and tricks to catch bigger bass, you're going to have an amazing year on the water! Trophy bass fishing doesn't have to be a mystery. These are the exact baits and methods we use to catch bigger fish and you can use them too!