Grass Fishing! Flukes And Topwater Tricks For Fall Bass Fishing!

Come along as we chase bass in the shallow grass! The baitfish have moved into the shallows and the bass are gorging on them! We're using a combination of flukes, walking baits, and frogs to reach the fish through changing conditions. Be sure to pay close attention to Matt's perspective on color when it comes to topwater lures!

The day starts off with heavy fog, then switches to clear skies, followed by wind, pre-frontal conditions, and ultimately it starts raining. Conditions don't get much crazier than that! Despite it all Matt is able to keep catching fish by adapting his baits and colors with each transition. Fall is an awesome time to be fishing, no matter what the weather throws your way!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and equipment Matt used throughout the day. We've included the exact sizes and colors for each lure, as well as some great budget alternatives for his equipment.

TOPWATER... 

-Evergreen Shower Blows 105: http://bit.ly/2zIkqUH

Color: Skeleton Chartreuse, Bleeding White

-Rapala Skitter Walk: https://bit.ly/37DC2Uz

Color: Shad Translucent, Chrome

FROGS... 

-Jackall Kaera: http://bit.ly/2Fz6SA3

Colors: Glitter Bluegill, Glitter Hasu

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

Colors: Shad, Bone Yard

FLUKE... 

Bait- Zoom Super Fluke: http://bit.ly/2aqys0H

Color: Smokin Shad

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

FROG COMBO... 

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

Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

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

FLUKE COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Zodias 7'5" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

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

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

BUDGET TOPWATER COMBO... 

Rod- St Croix Bass X 7'1" Medium: http://bit.ly/2r0xWAs

Reel- Shimano SLX XT (HG): http://bit.ly/2BRTYL8

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

BUDGET FROG COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano SLX 7'2" Heavy: http://bit.ly/2mGp1Vc

Reel- Shimano SLX XT (HG): http://bit.ly/2BRTYL8

Line- Power Pro Braid 50 lb: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

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Topwater and Frog Fishing Tips For Fall Bass Fishing

Things are different in the Southern half of the country! When everyone else is pulling out there hoodies, the Fall bite is just warming up on the Tennessee River and many other Southern and Western fisheries! Come along for a day on the water and learn the tricks we use to adapt our frogs in changing Fall conditions. 

Fall topwater means different things in different parts of the country. Today we're fishing walking baits and frogs in and around grass beds, something that happens a lot in the Southern US in the Fall. Matt is using different size frogs to adapt to changing conditions and spills the details on when he makes these changes. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits Matt was using throughout the day, along with the rods and reels he was throwing. We've included the exact frog colors and styles so you know exactly how he was adapting. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

FROGS THAT CAUGHT FISH... 

-Spro Bronzeye 65: http://bit.ly/2sz9Qje

Color: Killer Gill

-Jackall Kaera: http://bit.ly/2Fz6SA3

Color: Glitter Bluegill

KICKING FROG... 

-Spro Flappin Frog 65: https://bit.ly/37ljzM8

Colors: Green Tree, Nasty Shad, Leopard

LARGE FROGS... 

-Spro Bronzeye Poppin 70: https://bit.ly/3iVW03I

Colors: Natural Green, Nasty Shad

-Spro King Daddy: http://bit.ly/2h0LCYd

Colors: Nasty Shad, Killer Gill, Outback

WALKING BAITS...

-Rapala Skitter Walk: https://bit.ly/37DC2Uz

Color: Shad Translucent, Chrome

-Evergreen Shower Blows 105: http://bit.ly/2zIkqUH

Color: Skeleton Chartreuse, American Shad

MATT'S FROG COMBO... 

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

Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

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

MATT'S SMALL FROG COMBO... 

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

Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

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

TOPWATER COMBO...

Rod- Halo HFX 7'3" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/36rfYvW

Reel- 13 Fishing Concept C2 (7:1): https://bit.ly/2NlzZhg

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

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

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Fall Topwater Fishing! Walking Baits For Big Bass!

Spotted Bass and topwater! Does it get more fun?! Tim is exploring a new lake and there are Magnum Spotted Bass chasing baitfish in open water! Watch as he adapts his baits and technique to go from catching small spots to big magnums in just a few hours on a lake he knows nothing about!

Fall is topwater time! If you don't have a walking bait in your arsenal you're missing an opportunity to have a lot of fun on the water. Today Tim had to adjust the size and color of his walking bait until he found what the fish were after. He also used a minnow-imitating dropshot to get a few bonus bites when the fish dropped down to the bottom between feeding periods. You can mirror this pattern on your lake, using a topwater in conjunction with a bottom contact bait to catch more fish when you're on the water. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits Tim used throughout the day. We've included size and color recommendations, along with Tim's favorite rod and reel combos. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

TOPWATER... 

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

Colors: Black Bone, Full Metal, American Shad

-River2Sea Rover 128: http://bit.ly/2acSVea

Colors: Chrome Black, Funky Tiger, Herring

-Shower Blows 105: http://bit.ly/2zIkqUH

Color: Full Metal, Black Bone, Blue Back Herring

DROPSHOT... 

Bait- Megabass Hazedong 3": http://bit.ly/2CIwgzt

Colors: Ghost Shad, Shio Kosho

Hook- Owner Mosquito Light (Size 1): http://bit.ly/2zQVKx3

Weight- Swagger Tungsten 1/4 oz: http://bit.ly/2UY7cgx

UNDERSPIN... 

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

Color: Silver Shad/Silver Plate

Bait- Keitech Easy Shiner 3.5": http://bit.ly/2bxJK6H

Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

BLADE BAIT... 

Damiki Vault 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2rnO7e2

Colors: Holo Cyber Purple

TOPWATER COMBO...

Rod- Shimano Zodias 6'10" Medium: https://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

Reel- Shimano Curado 70 MGL (XG): https://bit.ly/2apmDJt

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

DROPSHOT COMBO... 

Rod- G Loomis NRX+ 822S DSR: https://bit.ly/2RB0oJP

Reel- Shimano Exsence A 3000: https://bit.ly/2iMtscV

Line- Sunline SX1 12 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2tn8EzQ

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

BUDGET TOPWATER COMBO... 

Rod- St. Croix Bass X 7'1" Medium: http://bit.ly/2r0xWAs

Reel- Shimano SLX 150 (XG): http://bit.ly/2NfdOnk

Line- Power Pro Braid 30 lb: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

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

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How To Catch 2 Bass At Once!! (Tricks For Schooling Bass)

When Tim is teaching and bass come up schooling, he grabs a rod! Watch him catch 2 bass at the same time right after teaching how to do it! Fall bass fishing can be incredible and with these tips and tricks, you can make it even better! From inches of water to 50+ feet deep, Tim teaches everything you need to know about schooling bass in the Fall. 

Any time bass are corralling baitfish you've got an opportunity to catch a pile of fish. You can catch a bunch but you can also catch a giant! Pay close attention as Tim talks about the dynamics of schooling bass and where the biggest fish position. He's sprinkled key information throughout the bait discussion portion of this video. Then when you think he's winding down Tim jumps up, grabs a rod, and proceeds to stick a bunch of nice bass behind the boat!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits discussed in the video. We've also included our favorite colors for each bait and any rigging components you'll need to make them work properly. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

RELATED VIDEOS... 

-Topwater Tricks Video: https://youtu.be/V5NCOgVkjMw

-Donkey Rig Fluke Video: https://youtu.be/Pja8h3Q3wsA

SHALLOW SCHOOLING FISH

SQUAREBILL... 

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

Colors: Matte Shad, Honey Shad, Nasty Shad

-Spro Little John 50: http://bit.ly/2dDfuqt

Colors: Copper Shad, Matte Shad, Spooky Nasty

-River2Sea Biggie (Smalls): http://bit.ly/2ahCzvo

Colors: Abalone Shad, Gizzard Shad, TS Minnow

JERKBAIT... 

-Megabass 110 Jr: http://bit.ly/2OeAFBf

Colors: Elegy Bone, Tennessee Shad, Matte Shad

SOFT JERKBAIT... 

-Zoom Super Fluke: http://bit.ly/2aqys0H

Colors: Albino, Smokin Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

-Zoom Fluke: http://bit.ly/2OFjvjx

Colors: Albino, Smokin Shad

DONKEY JERKBAIT RIGGING... 

Bobber Stop- VMC Sinker Stop Medium: https://bit.ly/38XLQd4

Swivel- Spro Power Swivel Size 4: http://bit.ly/2ay0p7d

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

Front/Back Hook- http://bit.ly/2fqYFCR

Front/Back Bait- http://bit.ly/2aqys0H

FLUTTER SPOON... 

Nichols 5" Flutter 1 1/8 oz: http://bit.ly/2ICAGKL

Colors: Blue Shad, Blueback HD, Silver Chrome

SHALLOW TOPWATER... 

-Megabass Pop Max Popper: http://bit.ly/2qqfmm1

Colors: Matte Shad, Megabass Sexy Shad

-Jackall Gavacho Frog: http://bit.ly/2L7KsWS

Colors: Chart Strike Gill, Gold Gill

OPEN WATER SCHOOLING FISH

OPEN WATER TOPWATER... 

-River2Sea Rover 128: http://bit.ly/2acSVea

Colors: Chrome Black, Funky Tiger

-Evergreen Shower Blows 105: http://bit.ly/2zIkqUH

Colors: Black Bone, Full Metal, Skeleton Chartreuse

FRONT RUNNER... 

PH Customs Phront Runner: https://bit.ly/3wJIdkH

Colors: Foil Black, Pearl Bone

ALABAMA RIG... 

Rig- Tactical Bladed Flex Rig: https://bit.ly/38xd1es

Head- Matt Allen Swimbait Head 1/4 oz: http://bit.ly/29RrTYN

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

Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

UNDERSPIN... 

Bait- Keitech 3.8" Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Shallow- Owner Flashy Swimmer 3/0: http://bit.ly/2e8O4Y7

Deep- Cool Baits 1/4 oz 3/0 Underspin: http://bit.ly/2boS7QA

LIPLESS CRANKBAIT/BLADE BAITS... 

-Jackall TN70 Lipless: http://bit.ly/2lqAwjh

Colors: RT Scale Minnow, SG Threadfin

-Damiki Vault 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2rnO7e2

Colors: Holo Cyber Purple, Spot Black, Black Holo

TINY SHAD SWIMBAIT... 

-Spro Baby Shad: https://bit.ly/325h8ez

Colors: Blue Back Herring, Natural Shad

DEEP SCHOOLING FISH

CRANKBAITS... 

-River2Sea Tactical DD75: http://bit.ly/37dclbX

Colors: Mirrored Minnow, Ghost Minnow, DD Minnow

-Rapala DT20: http://bit.ly/2BL0UYl

Colors: Green Gizzard Shad, Pearl Grey Shiner

JIGGING SPOON... 

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

Colors: UV Fried Chicken, Morning Dawn, UV Sierra

TAIL SPIN... 

-Damiki Axe Blade: http://bit.ly/2w2uB9t

Colors: Black Holo, Real Shad

TOPWATER COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Zodias 6'10" Medium: https://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

Reel- Shimano Curado 70 MGL (XG): https://bit.ly/2apmDJt

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

ALL-AROUND 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- Maxima Ultragreen 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

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