Topwater Tricks You've NEVER Heard... But Your FRIENDS Have!

Its topwater time! These are the tricks that make all the difference! Want to look different? Want to get bit when others can't? There are subtle changes you can make to your topwater baits that will make a huge difference! From heavy-weighted frogs to front runners, we're giving you the best of the best today!

You can go to the lake and throw the same old topwater or you can take it to the next level! There are reasons that some anglers get more bites than others. Sure, there are some key baits that get a ton of bites but there are also some tricks of the trade that we've learned through years of experimentation and we're willing to share them with you. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits Tim discussed in the video. We've included our favorite colors, exact trailers, and all the components to help you modify them. We've also included some of our favorite rods for these techniques as well as a great budget option. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

PROP BAITS... 

-River2Sea Whopper Plopper 110: http://bit.ly/2bsPbQV

Color: Monkey Butt, Bone, Shad

-Savage Gear Prop Walker: https://bit.ly/3kwBFAa

Colors: American Shad, Ghost Minnow, Bone

BUZZBAIT... 

-D&M Slow Roller: http://bit.ly/2t7BMKt

Colors: White, Night Stalker, Redbug

-Dirty Jigs Pro Buzz: https://bit.ly/2WJ85R3

Colors: Pearl Shine, White

-Zorro Baits Head Knocker: http://bit.ly/2d4VpK1

Colors: Smoke Pepper, Silver White

BUZZBAIT TRAILERS... 

-River2Sea D Walker 120: http://bit.ly/2NwqBmz

Colors: PB Red, Shamrock Shad

-Big Bite Tour Toad: http://bit.ly/2NtAghc

Colors: Dirty Snow, Pearl Shine

POPPERS... 

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

Colors: Matte Shad, White Python, Megabass Sexy Shad

WALKING BAITS... 

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

Colors: Sooner, Ghost Minnow, Funky Tiger

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

Colors: Bleeding White, Bone, Skeleton Chartreuse

TOPWATER HOOK UPGRADES... 

Split Ring- Owner Hyperwire: http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX

Size: 3 or 4

3X Treble- Owner ST-56: http://bit.ly/2cVg7xW

Size: 2 or 4 fit most topwater

Red Treble- Owner ST-36: http://bit.ly/2wSknXp

Size: 2 or 4 fit most topwater

Feathers- Owner Feather ST-36: http://bit.ly/2m7XrAx

Size 2 or 4 fit most topwater

FRONT RUNNERS... 

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

Colors: Foil Black, Pearl Bone

FROGS... 

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

Colors: Nasty Shad, Killer Gill, Outback

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

Colors: Nasty Shad, Leopard, Killer Gill

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

Colors: Bone, Pearl White, Lemon Lime

FROG MODIFICATIONS... 

-Tungsten Dropshot Weights: http://bit.ly/2UY7cgx

-Tungsten Nail Weights: http://bit.ly/2iGNSFW

-Plastic Jig Rattles: https://bit.ly/3a9J4Sf

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

WALKING BAIT 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

BUDGET FROG/BUZZ COMBO... 

Rod- St. Croix Bass X 7'4" Heavy: http://bit.ly/2r0xWAs

Reel- Shimano SLX 150 XT (HG): http://bit.ly/2BRTYL8

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

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

Pond Fishing Tricks! Fall Bass Fishing!

We're bank fishing a big pond for largemouth and they're smashing topwater! Come along as Tim explores this new pond and pay close attention to his tips on choosing the best spots, how he adapts between a frog and a Whopper Plopper, and why to stay away from beavers! This is a fun one chalk full of pond fishing secrets! 

If you're afraid of tall grass and ticks this pond isn't for you! Its full of bass though so we had to give it a try! Watch how Tim picks his spots to ensure he can get the fish to and from the water through the heavy cover. Then he chooses the best bait for each spot to maximize his time. Pond fishing can be a blast when you're prepared!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits Tim used throughout the video. We've included the exact sizes and colors, hooks, etc, for each bait. We've also included his rod and reel combos. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.  

TOPWATER BAITS... 

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

Color: Nasty Shad

-River2Sea Bully Wa 2 (65): http://bit.ly/2axyR2a

Color: Little Allen

-Whopper Plopper 110: http://bit.ly/2bsPbQV

Color: Monkey Butt

PLASTICS... 

-Netbait T-Mac Worm: http://bit.ly/2jndwj9

Colors: Junebug, Green Pumpkin

-Big Bite Baits Trick Stick 5": https://bit.ly/3shcgNK

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Tilapia

- Zoom Dead Ringer: http://bit.ly/2cRrLVR

Color: Junebug, Green Pumpkin

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

Color: Tennessee Shad, Houdini

FROG COMBO... 

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

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

Line- Sunline FX2 50lb Braid: http://bit.ly/31u57xA

WHOPPER PLOPPER COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Expride 7'2" Med Hvy Glass: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

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

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

WORM COMBO... 

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

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

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

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

3 Topwater Tricks For Late Summer Bass Fishing!

The dog days of Summer have arrived! Catching bass on topwater is really simple, but there are some tricks! It doesn't matter if you fish reservoirs, swamps, or ponds, here are 3 tips that will simplify your topwater fishing this Summer.

The second half of Summer requires more attention to detail. The bass have seen a lot of baits the past few months and standing out from the crowd will become more important as each day passes. We recommend fishing the extremes. Focus on baits that are significantly larger, and significantly smaller than the "normal" offerings. Additionally, targeting fish during low light periods with fast moving baits and high sun periods with subtle presentations will increase your odds. 

Below you'll find links to our favorite baits for each topwater category. We've included our favorite colors for each, as well as the equipment we use to fish them. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

RATS/WAKEBAITS... 

Favorite Rat- PB Rat 2-Piece: https://bit.ly/2OKJZBH

colors: Bone Brown, Brown Black

Budget Rat- Spro Rat 50: http://bit.ly/2tHDGyU

Colors: Ninja, Brown

Wake- Bull Shad Wake: http://bit.ly/2yceVRt

Colors: Gizzard Shad

WALKING BAIT... 

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

Colors: Bleeding White, American Shad

-Rapala Skitter Walk (Size 8): https://bit.ly/37DC2Uz

Colors: Shad Translucent, Chrome

FROGS... 

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

Colors: Killer Gill, Midnight Walker, Nasty Shad

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

Colors: Glitter Bluegill, Glitter Hasu, White

UNIQUE ACTION FROGS... 

Bladed Feet- Teckel Honker: http://bit.ly/2Xj7Ye4

Colors: Black Blue, Gizzard Shad

Spinning Tail- Teckel Sprinker: http://bit.ly/2rmnqSI

Colors: Bone, Bluegill

POPPERS... 

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

Colors: Matte Shad, MB Gizzard

-Yellow Magic 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2al0dKP

Colors: Alewife, Smoke Shad

-Damiki D- Pop 70: http://bit.ly/2Pjvqo3

Colors: Black Holo, Spayu

BUZZBAITS... 

Subtle- D&M Easy Roller: https://bit.ly/2SCqcmj

Colors: Night Stalker, Red Bug

Clacker- Zorro Baits Head Knocker: http://bit.ly/2d4VpK1

Colors: Black/Black, White/White

WHOPPER PLOPPERS... 

-Whopper Plopper 110: http://bit.ly/2bsPbQV

Colors: Bone, Loon, Phantom Shad

-Whopper Plopper 90: http://bit.ly/2bsPbQV

Colors: Bone, Loon, Phantom Shad

WALKING/TOPWATER COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Zodias 7'2" Medium: https://bit.ly/3aeQbYW

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

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

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

FROG COMBO...

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

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

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

BUDGET TOPWATER COMBO...

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

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

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

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

Grass Fishing Tricks For Summer! You NEED These To Catch MORE Fish!

Grass fishing can be EASY! Learn the tricks to reading expansive grass beds and start catching fish right away! In today's video we drop into a lake for the first time in 6 months (never been there in Summer) and starting catching big bass RIGHT AWAY! You can do this too! 

So many anglers are intimidated by lakes that are full of grass. Its easy to roam around for hours and never even see a fish. However, if someone shows you how to break down a grass flat you'll immediately see it in a new light. Edges suddenly become defined, grass types stand out, and fish become incredibly predictable! Don't let grass intimidate you any more!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits we used on the water. We've included the exact sizes and colors to help you catch more fish in similar situations. We're also including our "favorite colors" that we use around the country to help adapt these same techniques to your local waters. Additionally, we're including the key combos (frog, swim jig, chatterbait) that helped us get key bites and successfully land those fish despite the heavy grass. 

SUBSURFACE BAITS... 

Bait- Jackhammer Chatterbait 1/2 oz (Green Pumpkin Shad): http://bit.ly/2popvj6

Great Colors: ClearWater Shad, Green Pumpkin Shad, Brett's Bluegill

Trailer- Hog Farmer Spunk Shad 5.5 (Ghost Minnow): http://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Great Colors: Blue Gizzard, Crystal Shad, Natural Gill

Bait- Jackhammer Chatterbait 3/8 oz (Hite's Hot Craw): http://bit.ly/2popvj6

Great Colors: ClearWater Shad, Green Pumpkin Shad, Brett's Bluegill

Trailer- Big Bite Kamikaze Swimon 4.25"(Green Pumpkin Red): https://bit.ly/2NkSdPV

Great Colors: Smoky Gold, Glow Silver, Green pumpkin

Bait- Dirty Jigs 1/2 oz Swim Jig (Black/Blue): http://bit.ly/2dIVUMd

Great Colors: Crappie, Tactical Shad, Threadfin Shad

Trailer- Gambler EZ Swimbait (Black and blue): https://bit.ly/2OLlyUf

Great Colors: Electric One, Ghost Shad, Alewife

Bait- Dirty Jigs 3/8 oz California Swim Jig (Black Blue): http://bit.ly/2auXfmx

Great Colors: Crappie, Tactical Shad, Threadfin Shad

Trailer- Gambler EZ Swimbait (Black and blue): https://bit.ly/2OLlyUf

Great Colors: Electric One, Ghost Shad, Alewife

TOPWATER BAITS... 

-SnagProof Bobby's Perfect Frog (Hot Mess): https://bit.ly/3rHCOsQ

Great Colors: Pine Frogs, Grey Ghost, Bluegill

-Teckel Sprinker Frog (Pearl White): http://bit.ly/2rmnqSI

Great Colors: Hologram Bone, Bone, Bluegill

-Whopper Plopper 110 (Loon): http://bit.ly/2bsPbQV

Great Colors: Phantom Shad, Bone, Loon

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

HEAVY COVER CHATTERBAIT COMBO... 

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

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

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

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

SWIM JIG COMBO... 

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

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

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

BUDGET FRIENDLY HEAVY COVER COMBO...

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

Reel- Shimano SLX 150 XT: http://bit.ly/2BRTYL8

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

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