Raw Fishing Footage on Clearlake! Giant Bass Caught!! Spring Bass Fishing!

Come along for a raw, unedited day on the water! The giants are moving up and the guys are ready to catch them! Its a cold, wet day but that won't stop the guys from TacticalBassin from going fishing! If the Corona Virus has you trapped at home, we understand your pain... let us take you along for a day on the water! There will be fish catches, an 8 lber flying through the air, and even some detailed teaching about bass behavior!

Don't have time for a 3 hour video? We understand! If you’d prefer to jump between video highlights you can do so by flipping to each of these time stamps…

-First Bass Eats A Jerkbait 5:45

-Tim Boat Flips An 8 lber! 21:45

-Weighing the 8 lber! 23:00

-Matt Explains Today's Conditions: 34:25

-Matt Catches a 3 lber while Tim Teaches: 36:05

-Sneak Peak Inside The Jerkbait Box With Instruction: 44:40

-Meeting Awesome Fans On The Water: 50:15

-Matt Catches A 4-5 lber On The A-Rig: 52:20

-How To Choose The Right Bait For Today's Conditions: 59:25

-Tim Teaches About Lipless Crankbaits and Cold Fronts: 1:05:15

-Matt Explains How To Choose The Best Spots: 01:12:30

-Tim Gets Broken Off By A Bass: 01:24:05

-Matt Catches Another 4-5 lber On The Rig: 01:48:15

-Tim Catches 2 lber On The Jerkbait: 01:55:50

-Tim Gives Dock Fishing Advice: 02:09:00

-Matt Catches A Giant Freshwater Clam? 02:17:00

-How To Fish Subtle Contours: 02:24:15

- Full 10 Minute Spring Fishing Seminar: 02:48:30

If you enjoyed this style of video let us know in the comments! We're here to help you through this tough time with a steady stream of distraction and fishing information! We will not let our videos lapse despite our own lakes being shut down yesterday. Stay strong Tactical Family!

Below is a breakdown of the lures and equipment used in the video. All of the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. We've also included color recommendations where relevant. 

Underspin... 

Hook- 5/0 Owner Flashy Swimmer 1/4 oz: http://bit.ly/2e8O4Y7

Swimbait- Keitech 4.8 and 4.3 Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

(Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad)

Alabama Rig... 

Rig- Hog Farmer BFL Flex Rig: https://bit.ly/2WtLCVK

Swimbait Heads- Dirty Jigs Matt Allen 1/8 oz: http://bit.ly/29RrTYN

Swimbaits- Keitech 4.8" Fat Swing Impact (TW Ghost Shad): http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Dummy Baits- Big Bite Finesse Swimmer (Smoke Pearl Flk): http://bit.ly/3bdZjgv

Lipless Crankbait... 

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

(Tim- Aurora Black, Matt- Phantom Chartreuse Shad)

Squarebill Crankbait... 

Tim's Bait- River2Sea Biggie Poppa (Rooster): http://bit.ly/2ahCzvo

Matt's Bait- Spro Little John (Blood Craw): http://bit.ly/2dDfuqt

Glidebait... 

Bait- GRatt Sneaky Pete (Hitch): http://bit.ly/2RYCPFe

Jerkbaits... 

Tim's bait- Lucky Craft Pointer 100 (Aurora Black): http://bit.ly/tbpointer

Matt's bait- Lucky Craft Flash Pointer 115 (Chartreuse Shad): http://bit.ly/2aHz588

3rd bait- Jackall Rerange 110 (Blue Pearl Shad): http://bit.ly/2ge0qED

Tim's Best Combo/Boat Flip Rod... 

Rod- G Loomis GLX 894C JWR: http://bit.ly/2gqziwT

Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL HG: http://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

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

Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 20 lb: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Matt's Best Combo Of The Day... 

Rod- Shimano Expride 7'6" MH: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel- Shimano Curado 200K HG: http://bit.ly/2tHewEh

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

Leader- Sunline FC-100 Shock Leader 20 lb: http://bit.ly/2O4UElB

Amazing "All Around" Combo For Everyday Fishing... 

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

Reel- Reel- Shimano Curado 200K HG: http://bit.ly/2tHewEh

Line- Sunline Assassin 15 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

NEW Tactical Bassin Apparel... 

TacticalBassin Reaper Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2TwBWs7

TacticalBassin Shadow Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2FVD9Rs

TacticalBassin Sun Shirt: http://bit.ly/2TvFMBD

TacticalBassin Hooded Sun Shirt: http://bit.ly/38cVi9G

Early Spring A-Rig Tricks For Prespawn Bass

The A-rig is an awesome way to catch bass in early Spring! Few baits will cover water as quickly and draw fish up as well as an Alabama Rig. With some quick adjustments your Winter A-Rigs can be adapted for Prespawn fishing. Come along for a day on the water and learn as you watch Tim target bass in dock lines. 

In today's video Tim primarily used a bladed 5-wire rig. The blades create commotion in the water and help draw fish off the bottom when the water is still cold. However, when Tim found clear water he quickly changed to a rig with no blades and baits with a tighter kicking action to continue getting bit. In addition to the changes in rig, Tim also explained the advantage of gold vs. silver blades. As a final tip, he was able to go ultra slow by dropping down to 1/8 ounce heads to get fish to react in the cold water. 

By paying close attempting to water color, temperature, and fish behavior Tim (and you) were able to adapt to the changing conditions with adjustments to retrieve speed and presentation to keep getting bit. In addition to his depth finder Tim also used his 360 imaging to spot fish out away from the boat and get a few bonus bites that he wouldn't have been able to get without. Below is a breakdown of the rigs, baits, and equipment Tim was using in the video.

The Rigs... 

Silver Blades- Yum Flash Mob Jr: http://bit.ly/2bgDGNu

Gold Blades- Picasso Flash Back Jr: http://bit.ly/2S4LwB9

No Blades- Yum Ultralight Yumbrella: http://bit.ly/2cq4pJQ

Pre-Rigged- Hog Farmer BFL Hitchhiker: http://bit.ly/36EcEuR

The Hardware... 

-Matt Allen Swimbait Heads: http://bit.ly/29RrTYN

-Owner CPS Springs (Medium): http://bit.ly/2b2YgDf

-Owner Hyperwire Split Rings (Size 4): http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX

Preferred baits... 

Main Baits- Keitech 4.8 Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

(Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad, Gizzard Shad)

Finesse Baits- Keitech Easy Shiner 4": http://bit.ly/2bxJK6H

(Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad, Tennessee Shad)

Dummy Baits- Reaction Innovations Little Dippers: http://bit.ly/2brnU5I

(Bad Shad Green, Purple Smoke)

Tim's Combo... 

Rod- G Loomis GLX 894 JWR: http://bit.ly/2gqziwT

Reel- Curado 200K HG: http://bit.ly/2tHewEh

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

Leader- Sunline FC100 20 lb: http://bit.ly/2O4UElB

Budget Combo... 

Rod- SLX 7'5" Heavy: http://bit.ly/2L3wppO

Reel- Shimano SLX 150 HG: http://bit.ly/2NfdOnk

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

Leader- 20 lb Maxima Ultragreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

NEW Tactical Bassin Apparel... 

TacticalBassin Reaper Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2TwBWs7

TacticalBassin Shadow Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2FVD9Rs

TacticalBassin Sun Shirt: http://bit.ly/2TvFMBD

TacticalBassin Hooded Sun Shirt: http://bit.ly/38cVi9G

Try This Easy Trick To Trigger Winter Bass!

Winter bass fishing can be really frustrating! You know the fish are there but they just won't bite! Sometimes the difference between struggling and having an amazing day is as easy as knowing how to TRIGGER a REACTION Strike. Come along with Tim and JD and see what a difference cadence changes can make while fishing for Bass in cold water. 

Tim and JD used a 3-part approach to find success on Clearlake. Tim relied on an Alabama Rig and a Tactical DD Crankbait to trigger reaction strikes from lethargic bass while his son JD crept an Underspin along the bottom to pick of more aggressive fish. The key to all 3 methods was speed and cadence. 

Last week we explored how to catch Winter bass if you didn't want to "power fish". Today Tim shows exactly how powerful an aggressive approach to Winter fishing can be. Below is a breakdown of the baits and equipment the guys were using to find success on the Water. 

Crank... 

-River2Sea Tactical DD Crankbait (DD Minnow): http://bit.ly/37dclbX

A-Rig... 

Rig- G Funk Cali Rig: http://bit.ly/2rZhST7

Heads- Dirty Jigs Tactical Finesse Head (1/8 oz): http://bit.ly/2Pqrq3n

Baits- Keitech 3.8" Fat Swing Impact (Electric Shad): http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Dummy Baits- Keitech 2.8" Fat Swing Impact (Shad): http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Underspin... 

Hook- Owner Flashy Swimmer (3/16 oz 3/0): http://bit.ly/2e8O4Y7

Bait- Keitech 3.8" Fat Swing Impact (Pro Blue Red Pearl): http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Tim's Crankbait Combo... 

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

Reel- Shimano Bantam MGL XG: http://bit.ly/2H44yjG

Line- 12 lb Sunline Assassin: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

JD's Spinning Combo... 

Rod- Shimano Zodias 6'8" Medium: http://bit.ly/2jOUXAO

Reel- Shimano NASCI 2500: http://bit.ly/2g278cC

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

Leader- 10 lb Sunline Sniper: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

Winter Bass Fishing: Everything You Need To Know To Catch Fish Now

Winter bass fishing can be really fun! In today's video Matt goes in depth with 8 different techniques to help you catch more and bigger bass this Winter. Do you prefer a spinning rod or a swimbait rod? A jig or a soft plastic? Are you a beginner bass fisherman or a seasoned angler? There is something in this video for everyone!

Matt took the 8 techniques from the Winter Bass Fishing Buyer's Guide and teaches the details on how to use each one effectively. He begins with A-rigs and cold water crankbaits and explains exactly what you need to do to draw a reaction bite. Next he discusses small swimbaits, soft plastics, and jigs. He wraps up with an in-depth look at slow crawling soft swimbaits for Winter bass. If you want to catch more bass right now, this video is going to help you do it.

The weather might be tough but the fishing doesn't have to be. Get out there this Winter, use these techniques, and catch some of the best fish of the year!Below is a breakdown of the baits and equipment the guys discussed in the video. Each bait is linked direct to Tackle Warehouse where you can see close up photos and detailed descriptions of them.

A-rig...

-G Funk A-Rigs: http://bit.ly/2n8cOGO

-Matt Allen Swimbait Heads 3/16 oz: http://bit.ly/29RrTYN

-Keitech 3.8 Swimbaits: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

-Rage Swimmer 4.75 Swimbaits: http://bit.ly/2evZF8j

Crankbait...

-Tactical DD Crank 75: http://bit.ly/37dclbX

(Ghost Minnow, Mirrored Minnow, Glass Minnow)

Small Swimbait...

-Megabass Dark Sleeper: http://bit.ly/2TyR1GT

(Haze, Hanahaze, Wakasagi)

Underspin...

-Cool Baits Down Under Spin 1/8-3/16 oz: http://bit.ly/2boS7QA

-Keitech 2.8" Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Tubes...

-Dry Creek Tournament Tube: http://bit.ly/2cJwI6r

-Big Bite Baits Tour Tube: http://bit.ly/32e23VR

-Bite Me Flat Eye Tube Head 3/16 oz: http://bit.ly/2diyVXK

-Provider Tackle 90 Degree Tube Head 1/4 oz: http://bit.ly/2LY9eMj

Neko...

-Daiwa Fat Neko Worm: http://bit.ly/2o2O3LG

-Swagger Tungsten Nail Weight: http://bit.ly/2iGNSFW

-Owner Sniper Finesse Neko Hook: http://bit.ly/2kfdv37

Jig...

-Dirty Jigs Finesse Football 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2d2apsm

(Supermatt Brown, Go To, Green Pumpkin Craw)

-5" Twin Tail Grub Trailer: http://bit.ly/2qS1YtE

(Green Pumpkin, Tilapia)

Big Swimbait...

-Huddleston Deluxe 8" Swimbait (ROF 5): http://bit.ly/2UVHiuQ

-Huddleston Deluxe 8" Swimbait (ROF 12): http://bit.ly/2azFTon

(Trout, Ayu, Silver/Blue)