Crankbait Tricks For Late Summer And Early Fall!

Crankbaits are great in the Late Summer and Early Fall! Today we're going to show you the 4 styles that work the best and how to apply them to your fishing. From speed cranking, to ultra-shallow water, to the deepest depths, we can help you catch more fish with crankbaits in the coming weeks!

The transition from Summer to Fall happens overnight. As night time temperatures begin to fade a sudden change happens in your lake. Fish instantly turn their attention to hard structure and baitfish. The crankbait is a great choice to catch fish as this transition happens. With 1000s of crankbaits hanging on store shelves, it can be really overwhelming to know where to start. Luckily, we've identified 4 key styles and some basic colors that will make all the difference!

Below you'll find links to every bait Matt discussed in the video. We've included the exact models, favorite colors, as well as some of the gear the guys use to fish these baits consistently. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 


SHALLOW CRANKBAITS... 

SPRO Baby Fat John 50: http://bit.ly/2V03giW

Colors: Matte Shad, Honey Shad, Nasty Shad


-Rapala BX Brat: http://bit.ly/2qFBMiR

Colors: Change Up, Silver, Pearl Grey Shiner


-Spro Fat John 60: http://bit.ly/2D5trKB

Colors: Chrome Olive, Matte Shad, Spooky Nasty


DEEP DIVING CRANKBAITS... 

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

Colors: Gizzard Shad, Sexy Shad, Sexy Blue Back Herring


-Azuma Z Boss (22, 24, 25): http://bit.ly/2poLKUC

Colors: Grand Shad, Gold Digger, Goldie Lox


SPEED CRANKING... 

-River2Sea Tactical DD 75: http://bit.ly/37dclbX

Colors: Glass Minnow, Mirrored Minnow, DD Minnow


-Megabass Deep X 300: http://bit.ly/2sSQHpt

Colors: MB Gizzard, PM Kisyu Ayu, Sexy Ayu


LIPLESS CRANKBAITS... 

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

Colors: Ghost Minnow, American Shad, BP Golden Shiner


-Jackall TN-70: http://bit.ly/2lqAwjh

Colors: Ghost Minnow, Scale Minnow, Super Shad


SPEED CRANKING 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


LIPLESS CRANKBAIT COMBO... 

Rod- G Loomis IMX Pro 845 CBR: http://bit.ly/2og0BmK

Reel- Shimano Bantam 150 XG: http://bit.ly/2H44yjG

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 30 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

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


BUDGET ALL-AROUND CRANKBAIT COMBO...

Rod- Dobyns Fury 705 CB (7' Med Heavy Cranking): http://bit.ly/2bGvlVV

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

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


WANT TACTICALBASSIN GEAR?  

We have a variety of apparel items and custom lure designs available! Everything from hats, to hoodies, to crankbaits! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

TacticalBassin Apparel and Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

Summer Crankbaits: Everything You Need To Know! (Shallow & Deep)

Its crankbait time! If you want to catch bass consistent in the Summer, the crankbait should be part of your plan. Deep diving crankbaits and shallow crankbaits both deserve a place in your Summer line up. Today we're teaching what makes one bait better than another and how to pick the right baits for this time of year. We're covering details like best colors, hook arrangements, and retrieve speeds to help you catch more fish. 

You can go broke buying crankbaits! We know, because we've been there! If you try to buy a couple good colors in every major model of crankbait you can sink an entire retirement fund! Instead of going through that hassle, let us show you what we've already learned. There are a handful of crankbaits (ultra shallow, shallow, deep, and ultra deep) that should be in your line-up but you don't need a ton of models and you only need 2-3 colors. 

Below you'll find links to every bait Tim discussed in the video. We've included the baits, recommended colors, even hook upgrades. We've also included the best rod and reel combos for each style of bait, including an all-around budget friendly option. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can get detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 


OVERSIZED DEEP CRANKBAITS...

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

Colors: Powder Blue Back, Sexy Shad, Delta Red


-Megabass BIG M: https://bit.ly/2yHmm4R

Colors: Green Craw, Jukucho Shad, Blue Back Chart


-AZUMA Z Boss (22, 24): http://bit.ly/2poLKUC

Colors: Hot Mess, Grand Shad


DEEP-DIVING CRANKBAITS... 

-R2S Tactical DD 75: http://bit.ly/37dclbX

Colors: Blood Craw, Metallic Shad, Mirrored Minnow


-Strike King 6XD: http://bit.ly/2TcuSyi

Colors: Powder Blue Back, Sexy Ghost Minnow, Sexy Shad


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

Colors: Delta, Parrot, Green Gizzard Shad

RATTLING SHALLOW CRANKS... 

-River2Sea Biggie Poppa: http://bit.ly/2ahCzvo

Colors: Abalone Shad, T-1000, TS Minnow


-Luhr Jensen Speed Trap: https://bit.ly/3ccfJbV

Colors: Orange Crawfish, Chartreuse Shad, Near Clear Pearl


-Rapala DT-4: http://bit.ly/2BL0UYl

Colors: Delta, Citrus Shad, Green Gizzard Shad


SILENT SHALLOW CRANKS... 

-Lucky Craft 1.5: http://bit.ly/2BGxKPa

Colors: Spring Craw, American Shad, Ghost Minnow


-Megabass S-Crank: http://bit.ly/2dPdTxb

Colors: Fire Craw, Sexy French Pearl, MB Gizzard


ULTRA-SHALLOW CRANK... 

-SPRO Baby Fat John 50: http://bit.ly/2V03giW

Colors: Matte Shad, Honey Shad, Nasty Shad


HOOK UPGRADES...

-Owner ST-56 Treble: http://bit.ly/2cVg7xW

-Gamakatsu EWG Bronze: http://bit.ly/2cZrsbY

-VMC Hybrid Bladed: http://bit.ly/2oqWODi


FAVORITE ALL-AROUND DEEP CRANKBAIT COMBO... 

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

Reel- Shimano Bantam MGL (HG): http://bit.ly/2H44yjG

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


FAVORITE SHALLOW CRANKBAIT COMBO...

Rod- G Loomis IMX Pro 845 CBR: http://bit.ly/2og0BmK

Reel- Shimano Bantam MGL (HG): http://bit.ly/2H44yjG

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 30 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 12 lb Mono: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9


"BANG FOR THE BUCK" DEEP CRANK COMBO... 

Rod- Dobyns Champion 805 CB: http://bit.ly/29OVD4V

Reel- Shimano Tranx 200: http://bit.ly/2Tv0yCy

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


BUDGET ALL-AROUND CRANKBAIT COMBO...

Rod- Dobyns Fury 705 CB (7' Med Heavy Cranking): http://bit.ly/2bGvlVV

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

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


WANT TACTICALBASSIN GEAR? 

We have a variety of apparel items and custom lure designs available! Everything from hats, to hoodies, to crankbaits! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

TacticalBassin Apparel and Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

Buyer's Guide: Winter Bass Fishing Baits That Always Work

From giant swimbaits to ultra-finesse, this video is covering everything you need for Winter Bass Fishing. We respect anglers that brave the elements and fish through the Winter so we're giving up all our best tricks to consistently catch fish through the Winter months. Don't fall into the slow fishing trap in Winter; you can catch fish fast, slow, and everywhere in between if you know when to make the adjustments.

Today's video is all about keeping it simple. These are our best confidence baits for the cold water months. The only baits missing are the dropshot and Ned Rig but we'll be covering those in their own video in the coming days. In addition to the baits, Tim gives some awesome tips on the Tube and A-rig and Matt shares some knowledge on the big swimbait and crankbait.

"Winterizing the boat" should be a thing of the past if your lakes don't freeze solid. Get out on the water, apply these tips, and catch some of the best bass 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

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)

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