Night Fishing 101: Topwater

Prior to creating this site I had no idea how many anglers were interested in night fishing. I don’t know if it is the taboo of lurking in the dark, the potential of giant bass, or simply the appeal of a new technique but the constant barrage of emails and calls requesting information on night fishing have made it clear that this topic requires attention.
What I intend to do is create a very in-depth series of videos on night fishing. This first video highlights a variety of top water techniques. It will soon be followed up by subsurface patterns, the impact of weather, moon phases, and a handful of other elements. I hope to create a resource in these videos that you can tap into again and again.
Night fishing is an exciting way to more and bigger bass, all across the nation. Whether you are new to this genre of fishing or a virtual pro, I hope you enjoy this video as well as those to follow.

As always, support your local retailers. However, if the baits mentioned in this video are not available I recommend you take your tackle warehouse. Here is a direct link to the Lunker Punker on their site: Lunker Punker at Tackle Warehouse

I assure you that the next few videos will become more and more in-depth as I share what I know of night fishing with you. Like any technique, on the surface it is quite simple but there is always more to know. My goal is to shorten your learning curve as much as possible so that you can see immediate success on your next outing. I look forward to hearing your thoughts.

Night Fishing is Ramping Up

When it comes to night fishing, you either love it or you hate it. Personally, I love it! Most people think of warm summer nights and a bright moon when they think of night fishing. I on the other hand think of the cooler months and windy, cold, rainy, and even snowy conditions! Nothing beats a wide open night bite in below-freezing conditions!
As my night fishing season approaches you will see more and more videos on how/when/where to night fish as well as the techniques that we use. To kick off the night fishing season Kirk and I headed out a few nights ago to throw some wakebaits at a few of our favorite haunts. The fishing wasn’t at its prime but we still landed a few fish. here is the first, on a Rago Rat.

I hope guys enjoyed the video! We’re working on ways to get better quality video at night. If you have ideas, drop us a line on the contact page.

Super Spook Modifications

One of the keys to keeping Tacticalbassin relevant is feedback from you. Last week I received a request for a video on fishing the super spook. This video is a direct response to that request.
Super Spooks are a fun and exciting way to put quality fish in the boat through the warmer months. However, there are some modifications you can make to help the bait reach its full, fish catching potential.

Please, use the “Post Suggestions” tab at the top of the page so we can cover the topics that YOU are most interested in. We currently have a handful of great suggestions and will be covering those topics in the near future.

Red Hooks???

Throwing topwater lures is one of the most exhilarating ways to catch bass, but all too easily it can end in heartbreak. Lots of factors go into hooking fish on topwater lures, but today I’d like to offer one quick tip that’s easy to put to use.

What are your favorite tricks for hooking more fish? Leave a comment below!