Tim's BIGGEST Florida Bass EVER! Flipping Heavy Cover!

We got a break in the weather and the giants are coming out to play! Come along for an awesome day on the water and watch Tim pull a GIANT bass out of the thick stuff! We're on a brand new lake in Florida but it doesn't take long to get bit. Tim's first bite is a BEAST! 

Its amazing what happens when the air temps rise a few degrees! We're exploring a new fishery and have no idea what to expect. Since its been cold we start out with the flipping sticks and it doesn't take long for Tim to set the hook on an almost 9 lb bass. After the excitement subsides we start moving around and exploring more of the fishery, catching fish on the senko and ultimately  weedless swimbait. 

While we know very little about the actual lake we're on, the bass fishing concepts still apply. By adapting to the changing conditions we were able to catch a giant bass as well as build a pattern to get consistent bites. All of the baits we used in today's video are linked in the description below. We've included the specific hooks, colors, etc... where applicable, as well as the rods and reels necessary to get these fish out of heavy cover. 

Tim's Punch Gear... 

Bait- Big Bite Baits BFE: https://bit.ly/2Ce0tf7

Color: Tilapia

Hook- Owner Jungle Flippin' Hook 3/0: http://bit.ly/2G5aQTk

Weight- Swagger Tungsten 1 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2NjDYtV

Senko... 

Bait- Yamamoto 6" Senko: http://bit.ly/2axAmNS

Color: Green Pumpkin Watermelon Laminate

Hook- Gamakatsu EWG Superline 4/0: http://bit.ly/2ac92XG

Swimbait... 

Bait- Gambler EZ Swimmer: http://bit.ly/2OLlyUf

Color: Gold Rush

Other Colors: Killer G, Black Blue Green Pumpkin

Hook- Owner Beast 4/0, 1/8 oz: http://bit.ly/2ancP66

Tim's Punch Combo... 

Rod- Shimano Expride 7'11" XH: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel- Metanium MGL 150B (XG): https://bit.ly/34HlAAk

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

Matt's Swimbait Combo... 

Rod- St. Croix Legend Extreme 7'4" Heavy: https://bit.ly/2wlJQLu

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

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

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

Matt's Senko Combo... 

Rod- Poison Adrena 7'3" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/3diigiT

Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B: https://bit.ly/34HlAAk

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 40 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 15 lb Mono: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

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Bank Fishing: How To Catch The Biggest Bass Of Your Life!

Fishing from shore is a huge advantage when targeting trophy bass! Many anglers don't realize how big of a factor "stealth" is when searching for the true giants. Sure, you can't cover as much water, but the element of surprise far outweighs that minor problem. Today Tim teaches which spots to spend your time on whether you're on a big lake or a tiny pond. 

Shore-based angling gives the angler a variety of advantages. You get different cast angles than boats, access to inside grass lines, backsides of lay downs, and most of all, stealth. There is no engine sound, no sonar ping, nothing to tell the bass their next meal might not be real. The only tricky part is that you have to be around big bass to catch big bass. 

The bass will position differently depending on the baitfish they're hunting. For example, trout/kokanee eaters will be found on long-tapering points, choke points, and funnels. Shad/Panfish eaters will use backwaters and shoreline anomalies. The final keys are time of day, and lure selection. Below you'll find links to our favorite baits for targeting these fish, based on what they're hunting and the size of the lake/pond they are in. The links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

Matt's Video (How To Catch Your PB Bass): https://youtu.be/F552R5_ZG9M

Trout/Kokanee Eaters... 

Soft Swimbait- Huddleston 8" ROF 5 Trout: http://bit.ly/2UVHiuQ

Soft Swimbait- Savage Gear 8" 4D Trout: http://bit.ly/399bx97

Glide Bait- Gan Craft 230 (Dark Rainbow Trout): http://bit.ly/2fLjSnm

Topwater- Megabass Mega Dog (Live Shiner): http://bit.ly/2VIYoMH

Shad/Bluegill/Crappie... 

Glide Bait- S Waver 168 (Bluegill): http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh

Squarebill- Lucky Craft 1.5 (BP Golden Shiner): http://bit.ly/2BGxKPa

Topwater- Teckel Kicknocker (Threadfin Shad): http://bit.ly/2nvxkoA

Big Ponds... (Add these baits to shad/bluegill/crappie)

Worm- 10" PowerWorm (Green Pumpkin): http://bit.ly/2cxomPX

Lizard- Zoom 8" Lizard (Watermelon Red): https://bit.ly/36qHvgs

Creature- Zoom Brush Hog (Green Pumpkin): http://bit.ly/2bnpCRx

Frog- Spro King Daddy (Albino): http://bit.ly/2h0LCYd

Small Ponds... (Add these baits to Big Ponds)

Frog- Jackall Kaera (Glitter Bluegill): http://bit.ly/2Fz6SA3

Punch Creature- RI Sweet Beaver (Green Pumpkin Red): http://bit.ly/29W3RZW

Punch Weight- Swagger Tungsten 1 oz: https://bit.ly/2X35Jtl

Punch Stop- 6th Sense Peg X Stoppers: https://bit.ly/32aJG6J

Budget Swimbait Combo... 

Rod- Dobyns Fury 806H: http://bit.ly/2bGvlVV

Reel- Shimano Cardiff 300A: http://bit.ly/2cvhtMO

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 80 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader- Sunline FC100 35 lb Shock Leader: http://bit.ly/2O4UElB

All-Around Pond Combo... 

Rod- Shimano Expride 7'2" Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel- Shimano Curado 150 DC HG: http://bit.ly/2yHtsp4

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 40 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader- Maxima Ultragreen Mono 15 lb: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Budget All-Around Combo... 

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

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

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

NEW Tactical Bassin Apparel... 

TacticalBassin Hat: https://bit.ly/31EYB8W

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

How To Catch Your PB Bass Right Now!

Want to catch bigger bass? This is prime time to do it! Catching a new PB is achievable and we want to help you do it! There are a handful of proven baits that produce consistent success once you understand HOW and WHEN to fish them. Come along as we dive into the mindset behind targeting trophy bass in the Fall and Winter. 

Trophy bass are caught consistently using a two-part method. You'll need to dial in two different patterns to work at different times. You'll want a bait that imitates the bass' favorite forage during "prime time" to fool them into biting, but you'll also need to identify a bait that can trigger a feed response during lower percentage times of day. 

Understanding which baits to throw at what time of day makes all the difference. In previous videos we've discussed exactly where these big bass are located this time of year but the missing piece of the puzzle until today was understanding WHEN to target those fish. 

Below you'll find links to our favorite baits to "fool" the bass along with our favorite baits to trigger a "feed response". The links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you'll see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

Trout/Kokanee Eaters... 

Soft Swimbait- Huddleston 8" Trout: http://bit.ly/2azFTon

Glide Bait- S Waver 200 (Light Trout/Rainbow Trout): http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh

Crankbait- Tactical DD 75 (Mirrored Minnow): http://bit.ly/37dclbX

Jig- Dirty Jigs Football Jig 1/2 oz (Go to): http://bit.ly/2d0iJbd

Jig Trailer- Yamamoto 5" Grub (Green Pump purp/cop): http://bit.ly/2db9w1p

Shallow Shad/Panfish Eaters... 

Crank- Spro Baby Fat John 50 (Matte Shad): http://bit.ly/2V03giW

Jerkbait- Megabass Vision 110 (M Shad): http://bit.ly/2j31TKb

Lipless- Lucky Craft LV-500 (Ghost Minnow): http://bit.ly/2aAUUbd

Topwater- Evergreen Shower Blows 125 (American Shad): http://bit.ly/2zIkqUH

Glide Bait- S Waver 168 (Bluegill): http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh

Soft Swimbait- Savage Gear Pulse Tail Bluegill: https://bit.ly/2Kd6qct

Deep Shad/Baitfish Eaters... 

Deep Crank- Tactical DD 75 (Ghost Minnow): http://bit.ly/37dclbX

Spoon- Blade Runner 1 3/4 oz: http://bit.ly/2aKVLlG

Deep Jerkbait- Megabass 110+2 (Ito Tennessee Shad): http://bit.ly/2BLQIBA

Blade Bait- Damiki Vault 1/2 oz (Spot Black): http://bit.ly/2rnO7e2

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

A-Rig Heads- Matt Allen Swimbait Head (1/8 oz): http://bit.ly/29RrTYN

A-Rig Baits- Keitech 4.8" Fat (Electric Shad): http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Budget Swimbait Combo... 

Rod- Dobyns Fury 806H: http://bit.ly/2bGvlVV

Reel- Shimano Cardiff 300A: http://bit.ly/2cvhtMO

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 80 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader- Sunline FC100 35 lb Shock Leader: http://bit.ly/2O4UElB

High-End Swimbait Combo... 

Rod- Megabass Destroyer Onager: http://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

Reel- Shimano Tranx 300 A HG: http://bit.ly/2kYsvRw

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 80 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader- Sunline FC100 35 lb Shock Leader: http://bit.ly/2O4UElB

NEW Tactical Bassin Apparel... 

TacticalBassin Hat: https://bit.ly/31EYB8W

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

How To Fish A Tube: Everything You Need To Know! **GIANT Smallmouth Caught!**

A Tube will catch everything that swims! When you know how to use the different tube styles and sizes, heads, hooks, and colors, the tube becomes incredibly adaptable! They work all year long no matter how shallow or deep you're fishing. Today Matt and CC put them to work on a pile of 4-6 lb Smallmouth in crystal clear water and take the time to teach you every detail of the technique along the way. 

Despite its effectiveness the tube is often overlooked by anglers. Its not as popular as the dropshot or ned rig but if forget to throw it, you're missing an incredible opportunity! When you learn to mix it in with the other baits it becomes even more effective. Today Matt and CC implemented stubby tubes, heavy wire hooks, and when the bite slowed, mixed in a ned rig to make sure they weren't leaving any fish behind. 

Below is a breakdown of the baits and equipment used and discussed in today's video. The links go directly to tackle warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. We've included the different head styles, tube styles, etc... that will help you become a well rounded tube fisherman. 

Today's Exact Baits... 

Matt's Tube- Big Bite Baits Salt Tube 3.5" (Green Pump Blk Org): https://bit.ly/2D7j6RX

CC's Tube- Big Bite Baits Tour Tube 3.5" (Green Pump Blue): http://bit.ly/32e23VR

Ned Worm- Missile Baits Ned Bomb (Green Pumpkin Flash): http://bit.ly/2XCOGwd

Today's Exact Heads... 

Tube: Blade Runner Inhaler 3/16 with 2/0 Hook: https://bit.ly/2NX7nYr

Ned: Swagger Tungsten Flanders Head 1/6 oz: http://bit.ly/2KcIB6M

Favorite Tubes For Different Situations... 

Tournament Tube (Skinny)- Dry Creek Tournament 3.5: http://bit.ly/2cJwI6r

Colors: Crazy Eddie, Old Ugly, Green Pumpkin

Standard Tube- Big Bite Baits Tour Tube 3.5": http://bit.ly/32e23VR

Colors: Green Pump Blue, Tilapia, Green Pump Purp Copper

Fat Tube (Double Dip)- Dry Creek Full Body Double Dip: https://bit.ly/38BgQ15

Colors: Bama Craw, Buzzard Snot, Columbia Craw

Finesse Tube (2.5"): Big Bite Baits 2.5": https://bit.ly/3ivlceF

Colors: Green Pumpkin Pepper, Light Melon Perch

Favorite Heads... 

-Blade Runner Inhaler: https://bit.ly/2NX7nYr

The BEST head we've found for a stout (but small) hook! The 1/0 is perfect for 2.5" tubes, the 2/0 is perfect for all standard tubes/double dip tubes, and a 3/0 is a great pairing for full size 4" tubes. Again this is a small hook but heavy wire. You can still set it with standard spinning tackle but there is no fear of ever bending it out on a fish. If you know you're around big fish, this is the head. 

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

This has been my favorite tube head for years. Its narrow enough to fit in any tube and has an excellent medium wire hook. 

-Swagger Tungsten Tube Head: https://bit.ly/31Kmcpq

This head is small for its size due to tungsten's density so its easier to fit it into various tubes than its lead counterparts. Its an EWG-style hook, not a round bend. Some anglers prefer one style over another, we've been experimenting with EWG this past year.  

-Bite Me Tackle Goby Head: http://bit.ly/2CV3o7S

This is the head for fishing deep or cracking a tube! Heavy weights with an excellent medium wire hook. 

Matt's Tube Rod... 

Rod- G Loomis NRX 872S JWR: http://bit.ly/2dX9zjv

Reel- Shimano Twin Power FD 3000: https://bit.ly/3df3hX5

Line- Power Pro Braided Line 10 lb: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader- Sunline Sniper 7 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

Mid Range Tube Combo... 

Rod- Dobyns Champion XP 7'6" Medium: http://bit.ly/2j7EBXD

Reel- Shimano Stradic CI4+ 2500: http://bit.ly/2gu84t7

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 15 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader- Sunline Sniper 8 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

Budget Tube Combo... 

Rod- Dobyns Fury 7' Medium: http://bit.ly/2e7HZPF

Reel- Shimano Sahara FI 2500: http://bit.ly/2XhhM43

Line- Power Pro Braided Line 15 lb: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader- Maxima Ultragreen Monofilament 8 lb: 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