Chatterbait VS Whopper Plopper! Summer Fishing Our Local Lake

Come along on a topwater mission as Tim and JD go in search of big Summer bass! Watch as they adapt to changing conditions, dodge storms, and catch some really nice fish. The goal for the day is topwater but they do what it takes to build a consistent pattern. They end up switching back and forth between 3 sizes of Whopper Plopper and a JackHammer Chatterbait to keep the pattern alive! 

Summer fishing is all about adapting to the conditions. When the weather is up and down so are the fish. If you add in changes in current, angling pressure, etc... it can be overwhelming. Sometimes it helps to just simplify your game plan. Today the guys knew exactly they wanted to throw and they searched until they found a way to make it work. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits they used throughout the day. We've included the exact sizes, colors, trailers, etc. We also included links to the rod and reel combos they were using, as well as a budget-friendly option. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

CHATTERBAIT... 

Bait- Evergreen JackHammer 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2popvj6

Color: Green Pumpkin Shad

Trailer- HogFarmer Spunk Shad 5.5: http://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Color: Ghost Minnow

TOPWATER...

-Whopper Plopper 130 (Loon): http://bit.ly/2a7ipHL

-Whopper Plopper 110 (I Know It): http://bit.ly/2bsPbQV

Whopper Plopper 90 (Phantom Shad): http://bit.ly/2bsPbQV

TOPWATER COMBO... 

Rod- G Loomis IMX Pro 844C MBR: http://bit.ly/2lVATTC

Reel- SLX 70 MGL (XG): https://bit.ly/3gIUCgJ

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

CHATTERBAIT COMBO... 

Rod- G Loomis IMX Pro Bladed Jig (883) http://bit.ly/2QurcHi

Reel- Shimano Metanium DC (XG): http://bit.ly/2qrSZvs

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 50 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader- Sunline FC-100 Shock Leader 16 lb: http://bit.ly/2O4UElB

BUDGET ALL-AROUND COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano SLX 7'2" Medium: http://bit.ly/2L3wppO

Reel- Shimano SLX (XG): http://bit.ly/2NfdOnk

Line- Power Pro Braided 40 lb: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

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Top 5 Baits For Summer Ledge Fishing!

What is the deal with ledge fishing? You hear all the pros talk about it, you see big bass getting caught in videos, but what are they doing in the middle of the lake?! Are there ledges in your lake? And if there are, do you know how to fish them? Today we're showing you all our top ledge fishing baits so you can catch more offshore fish this Summer. 

Traditional "ledge fishing" takes place on the TVA chain of lakes all Summer long. The "ledges" are the sides of the river channel in the middle of the lake with current running past. Now, you may not live on the TVA (Chickamauga, Guntersville, Pickwick, Kentucky Lake, etc...) but if your lake has ANY summer time current or even if it has long tapering points or offshore creek channel bends with no current, your fish will behave in similar ways and "ledge fishing" baits will work for you. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits Tim discussed in the video. We've included favorite colors for each, exact sizes, and hook modifications. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

DEEP DIVING CRANKBAITS... 

Mid #1- Rapala DT-16: http://bit.ly/2BL0UYl

Colors: Live River Shad, Pearl Gray Shiner, Citrus Shad

Mid#2- Strike King 6XD: http://bit.ly/2ery44M

Colors: Blue Gizzard, Chart Blue Back Splatter, Sexy Shad

Deep- Rapala DT-20: http://bit.ly/2BL0UYl

Colors: Green Gizzard Shad, Citrus Shad, Pearl Grey Shiner

Extra Deep- Strike King 10XD: http://bit.ly/2gHT4F0

Colors: Sexy Shad, Powder Blue Back Char, Olive Shad

FLUTTER SPOONS... 

Regular- Nichols Lake Fork Flutter: http://bit.ly/2ICAGKL

Colors: Blue Shad, Purple Threadfin, Blueback HD

Mid- Nichols Mini Mag: http://bit.ly/2IBHjx7

Colors: Blueback HD, Gizzard, Super Shad

Large- Nichols Magnum Flutter Spoon: http://bit.ly/2ImXDlW

Colors: Blueback HD, Shattered Glass Silver, Chrome

Stinger Hook- Savage Gear Savage Grip Trebles: https://bit.ly/3r1R6Eg

Sizes: 2 - Flutter, 1/0 - Mini Mag and Magnum

SWIMBAITS... 

Hollow Body- 6" Basstrix: http://bit.ly/2aiy7SR

Colors: Tennessee Shad, Table Rock Shad, Hologram Shad

Paddle Tail- 4.8" Keitech Fat: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad, TW Ghost Shad

LARGE SWIMBAITS... 

-Scottsboro 6" Full Body: http://bit.ly/2NpyLjU

Colors: Natural Light, Ol Smokey, Mullins Madness

-Osprey 6" Tournament Talon: http://bit.ly/2bqsLS0

Colors: Chartreuse Shad, TW Shad, Gizzard

SWIMBAIT HEADS...

Exposed Head- Matt Allen Swimbait (1/2 - 3/4 oz): http://bit.ly/29RrTYN

Hidden Head- Blade Runner Insert Head (1/2 - 3/4 oz): http://bit.ly/2vjDTvl

Scottsboro Weedless- Owner Beast 8/0 (1/2 - 3/4 oz): http://bit.ly/2ancP66

SCROUNGER HEADS... 

-Hog Farmer Hog Wobblers (1/2 - 1/ oz): https://bit.ly/3vBWUFj

-Scottsboro Sniper Head Soft Bill (1/2 - 3/4 oz): https://bit.ly/3r0D1aj

-Davis Baits Shaky Fish (3/8 - 1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3AT3lYv

SCROUNGER BAITS... 

-Castaic Jerky J (5" - 7"): https://bit.ly/35y8w1p

Colors: Blue Shad, Green Shad, Kentucky Special

-Scottsboro Sniper (5" - 6"): https://bit.ly/3gHTQ6t

Colors: Viper Shad, Natural Light, Tennessee Shad

HAIR JIGS... 

-Big Daddy Baits (5/8 - 1 oz): https://bit.ly/36shCx0

Colors: Gizzard Shad, Sexy Shimmer, Pure White

BIG WORMS... 

-Magnum Baits Wormser (8.5" - 11"): https://bit.ly/2XM1naf

Colors: Delta Dark Purple, Oxblood, Green Pumpkin

-Strike King Bull Worm 10": http://bit.ly/2IVzvuS

Colors: Black Blue Swirl, Junebug, Watermelon Red

BIG WORM RIGGING...

-Hog Farmer Magnum Shaky Head (1/2 - 3/4 oz): https://bit.ly/2Ylm79I

-Strike King Mag Jig Head (1/2 - 3/4 oz): http://bit.ly/2xw54pW

BLADE BAITS/TAIL SPINNERS... 

-Damiki Vault (1/2 - 3/4 oz): http://bit.ly/2rnO7e2

Favorite Colors: Black Holo, Real Shad, Cyber Purple

-Jackall DeraCoup (1/2 - 1 oz): http://bit.ly/2p8X4b0

Favorite Colors: Clear Shad, Dera Shad, Silver

-Damiki Axe Blade (3/4 oz - 1 oz): http://bit.ly/2w2uB9t

Favorite Colors: Black Holo, Holo Real Shad, Moss Back

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Summer Bass Fishing! Epic Topwater Bite + Ledge Fishing Tips!

Ledge fishing, topwater in shallow backwaters, grass fishing, and fast moving current... Chickamauga is a junk fishing paradise and today we're going exploring! Come along as we catch them out deep on the ledges and dirt shallow on topwater in the same day! 

Matt starts the day off with 16 rods rigged and on deck. He has absolutely no pattern in mind and is going to adapt to the fish. He begins out deep, catching a few fish on ledges in heavy current before deciding to move shallow. The day takes a twist when the topwater bite fires up! Watch as a few blow ups on a frog and walking bait becomes a full-blown predictable pattern. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and equipment we were using throughout the day. We've included sizes and colors where relevant as well as a few different options of the "MBR" rods Matt was raving about at the end. 

Scrounger... 

Head- Hog Farmer Hog Wobbler 3/4 oz: https://bit.ly/3vBWUFj

Bait- Scottsboro 5.5" Sniper Shad: https://bit.ly/3gHTQ6t

Color: California Smelt

Alternative Bait- Castaic Jerky J 5": https://bit.ly/35y8w1p

Color: Tennessee River Special

Tail Spinner... 

Bait- Jackall Deracoup 1/0 oz: http://bit.ly/2p8X4b0

Color: Dera Shad

Hook Upgrade- Gamakatsu Finesse Nano (Size 4): http://bit.ly/2dWWAut

Frog... 

Scum Frog Launch Frog: https://bit.ly/3rOYQIF

Color: Leopard

Topwater...

-Evergreen Shower Blows 125: http://bit.ly/2zIkqUH

Color: Half Mirror Wakasagi

Matt's Topwater Combo... 

**These Rods ARE Available For BackOrder**

Rod- G Loomis NRX+ 844C MBR: https://bit.ly/2SuZG15

Reel- Shimano Metanium DC (HG): http://bit.ly/2qrSZvs

Line- Sufix 131 Braid 40 lb: https://bit.ly/314VoyF

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

"Bang For The Buck" MBR Combo... 

Rod- G Loomis IMX PRO 844C MBR: http://bit.ly/2lVATTC

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

Line- Power Pro Braid 40 lb: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

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

Tail Spinner Combo... 

Rod- Shimano Expride 6'10" Medium: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel- Shimano Aldebaran MGL 50 (HG): http://bit.ly/2uQ4oH8

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

Scrounger Combo... 

Rod- Megabass Orochi XX "Braillist": http://bit.ly/2OSVNwH

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

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro Braid 50 lb: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

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

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Summer Frog Fishing On Chickamauga!

Come along for an awesome frog bite! We're fishing Chickamauga on a hot, humid day and the bass are smashing topwater! Watch as Tim builds a pattern, uses river current to his advantage, and switches between frogs to catch as many fish as possible. 

Chick has seen an incredible amount of pressure this Spring. With a seemingly unending list of tournaments, Tim opted to fish from his kayak instead of the bass boat. It allowed him to reach deep into backwaters where bass boats can't reach and target fish that are far less pressured. His strategy paid off as he found plenty of fish willing to attack his frogs!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and equipment Tim was using. We've included the lure colors, rods, reels, and even the kayaks. All the bait and gear links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. The kayak links go directly to the Old Town company website where you can see detailed specs on the kayaks. 

Frogs... 

-Teckel Sprinker Frog: http://bit.ly/2rmnqSI

Color: Pearl White

-Scum Frog Trophy Series 5/8 oz: https://bit.ly/3q2bN2w

Color: Rotten Egg

Tim's Frog Combo... 

Rod- Shimano Expride 7'3" XH: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

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

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

Budget Frog Combo... 

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

Reel- Shimano SLX DC (HG): http://bit.ly/2LWzw2Q

Line- Power Pro Braid 65 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Kayaks... 

Tim's Kayak- Old Town Sportsman Autopilot 120: https://bit.ly/32ySIuZ

Pedal Drive Kayak- Old Town Sports PDL 120: https://bit.ly/3gxM4Mf

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