Finding The BIG Bass In Summer - Exploring A New Lake!

Sometimes a plan comes together, sometimes it falls apart! Watch as the guys explore a new lake with great intentions but its not until their plan crumbles that they find the pattern for catching BIG bass! Pay attention as the guys analyze what they're seeing, make adjustments on a new fishery, and catch two great big bass on a very hot Summer day!

What started out as a day of exploring offshore structure quickly turned into a backwater slugfest! The guys found fish willing to eat topwater and reaction baits in dead end sloughs and coves. Once they figured out the pattern, it only took a few minutes for the first big bass to hit the deck. New lakes can be challenging under the best conditions but if you go in with a plan, keep an open mind, and adapt to changing conditions, you can catch fish just like this on a brand new lake. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits the guys we're using. We've included the exact sizes and colors for each, as well as some of the rod and reel combos they were fishing with. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

SHAKY HEAD... 

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

Color: Junebug

Head- Dirty Jigs Canterbury (1/4 oz): http://bit.ly/2aFOs0V

FROG... 

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

Color: Leopard

PUNCH BAIT... 

Bait- Big Bite Bait Tour Flipping Tube: https://bit.ly/3htKA6h

Color: 1099

Hook- Owner Jungle Wide Gap (4/0): http://bit.ly/2sBsR1Z

Weight- Swagger Tungsten Vader Flippin (1.5 oz): http://bit.ly/2NjDYtV

CHATTERBAIT... 

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

Color: Green Pumpkin Shad 

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

Color: Blue Gizzard

WHOPPER PLOPPER... 

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

Color: Phantom Shad

FROG COMBO... 

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

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

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

CHATTERBAIT COMBO... 

Rod- G Loomis IMX Pro 883C BJR: http://bit.ly/2QurcHi

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

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

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

SHAKY HEAD COMBO... 

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

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

Line- Sunline Super FC (12 lb): http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BUDGET FROG COMBO...

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

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

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

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Frog Fishing For Bass - Everything You Need To Know!

Frog fishing is some of the craziest topwater action you'll ever experience! The way a bass comes through cover to ambush a frog is unlike anything else in fishing! Knowing how to get those bites however, is a skill set that many anglers lack. Today we're covering everything you need to know about fishing hollow body frogs so you can start catching frog fish!

With all the frog designs on the market its hard to understand what they're all for, let alone which ones are worth the time and effort! Some frogs have amazing action and a great hookup ratio, while others will get bit but its hard to hook the bass. Sorting through all the different frogs is overwhelming, but we've done all the leg work so you can enjoy he results. In today's video Tim separates frogs into different categories, explains what each category is for, and shows his favorite baits for each scenario.

Below you'll find links to the exact frogs discussed in the video. We've sorted them by style, and included our favorite colors for each. We've also included our favorite frog rods and gear to help you be successful. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

ALL-PURPOSE WALKING FROGS... 

-SnagProof Bobby's Perfect Frog: https://bit.ly/3rHCOsQ

Colors: Grey Ghost, Bluegill, Pine Frogs

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

Colors: Little Allen, Ghost, TW Bluegill 

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

Colors: Killer Gill, Leopard, Nasty Shad

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

Colors: Bluegill, Dusk, Shad

POPPING FROGS... 

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

Colors: Chart Strike Gill, Gold Gill, White

-Spro Bronzeye Poppin Frog 60: http://bit.ly/2hKsO0g

Colors: Leopard, Nasty Shad, Killer Gill

-Megabass Big Gabot: https://bit.ly/3bXW8Jh

Colors: Chart Head, MB Gizzard, Wild Gill 

SMALL FROGS... 

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

Colors: Glitter Bluegill, Glitter Hasu, White

-Spro Bronzeye Frog 60: http://bit.ly/2XkbgxR

Colors: Nasty Shad, Leopard, Killer Gill 

-River2Sea Bully Wa 2 (55): http://bit.ly/2axyR2a

Colors: Little Allen, Ghost, Bluegill 

OPEN WATER FROGS... 

-Spro Bronzeye Blade Frog: https://bit.ly/3MEGiGk

Colors: Albino, Nasty Shad, Freak

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

Colors: Bone, Black Blue, Lemon Lime

-Teckel Maracker: http://bit.ly/2xlXI5s

Colors: Black Blue, Bluegill, Bone

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

Colors: Leopard, Albino, Killer Gill 

MAT FROGS... 

-River2Sea Phat Mat Daddy: http://bit.ly/2L7KgqC

Colors: Yellow Head, Ghost, Leopard

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

Colors: Killer Gill, Navy Seal, Midnight Walker

BRAIDED LINE TYPES... 

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

-Sunline FX2: http://bit.ly/31u57xA

-Sufix 131 G Core: https://bit.ly/314VoyF

FROG MOD COMPONENTS... 

-Dropshot Weight: http://bit.ly/2YAoMuv

-Jig Rattle: https://bit.ly/3xro58S

FAVORITE FROG COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Expride 7'3" Extra Heavy: 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

SMALL FROG COMBO... 

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

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

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

BUDGET FROG COMBO... 

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

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

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

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Where Do Bass Go In Summer?? (And Tricks To Catch Them)

Summer fishing is amazing! As temperatures rise, bass follow very predictable patterns. Once you know where to find them, its easy to consistently catch fish! Even when Summer temperatures are at their highest, bass can be caught in these key locations. Quit struggling in the heat and start catching fish! Let us show you where they are!

If you don't know where to look, Summer can be overwhelming. The bass have separated into two distinct schools. The first goes shallow into cover and the second heads out to main lake structures. The shallow fish are fun because you can target them with a variety of power fishing techniques, our favorite are frogging and flipping. The fish on outside structures group up around current when available and hard bottom when the water is calm. These fish can be caught on wobble heads, crankbaits, worms, jigs, and a variety of other lures. 

Below you'll find links to our other in-depth videos on the subject, as well as the key baits we fish with this time of year. We've also included details on size and color for each lure, as well as some great budget-friendly rod and reel combos for fishing these baits affectively. 

RELATED VIDEOS... 

Top 5 Baits For June Bass Fishing (2022): https://youtu.be/_nuMNoCoteU

Top 5 Baits For July Bass Fishing (2021): https://youtu.be/8yrAQlKvG2E

Fishing Swing Head Jigs: https://youtu.be/gc30nnOrdt4

SHAKEY HEAD WORMS... 

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

Colors: Junebug, Black Grape, Bama Bug

-Zoom Swamp Crawler: http://bit.ly/2arWoA8

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Junebug, Watermelon Seed

SHAKEY HEAD... 

-Dirty Jigs Canterbury (3/16 oz): http://bit.ly/2aFOs0V

WOBBLE HEAD... 

Head- Dirty Jigs Pivot Point Football (1/2 oz with 4/0): http://bit.ly/2jOY1Ns

Bait- XZone Lures Adrenaline Craw (Junebug): https://bit.ly/3ebTO5h

TEXAS RIGGED CREATURE BAIT... 

-Netbait 4" Paca Slim: http://bit.ly/2M5cuGF

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Black Shadow Flare, Okeechobee Craw

TEXAS-RIG COMPONENTS... 

Hook- Owner 4/0 All Purpose Soft Bait: https://bit.ly/2QbbdRW

Weight- Swagger Vader Flippin: http://bit.ly/2NjDYtV

SENKO (WACKY RIG)... 

Bait- Yamamoto 5" Senko: http://bit.ly/2axAmNS

Colors: Natural Shad, Baby Bass, Green Pumpkin Black Flake

Hook- Gamakatsu 1/0 Finesse Wide Gap: http://bit.ly/2aKGmHM

TOPWATER... 

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

Color: Little Allen

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

Colors: Secret Gill, Mat Shad

CRANKBAITS... 

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

Colors: Chartreuse Sexy Shad, Powder Blue Back Chart

-Azuma Z Boss 22: http://bit.ly/2poLKUC

Colors: Grand Shad, Goldie Lox, Gizzard Blue Green 

BUDGET SHAKY HEAD COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Intenza 6'10" Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2QADLTq

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

Line- Sunline Super FC (12 lb): http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BUDGET WOBBLE HEAD COMBO... 

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

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

Line- Sunline FC 17 lb: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

BUDGET CRANKBAIT COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Intenza 7'6" Medium Heavy Glass: http://bit.ly/2QADLTq

Reel- Shimano SLX 150 DC (HG): http://bit.ly/2LWzw2Q

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

BUDGET FROG COMBO... 

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

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

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

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Finesse Underspin Swimbaits For Summer Bass!

Come along for an evening on the Tennessee River with Tim and Josiah. The guys are targeting schooling fish with a variety of baits before finally keying in on an underspin. Once they pick up the under spin, its like a light switch flipped and bass start coming into the boat right and left!

We all know the power of swimbaits, especially small swimbaits, when it comes to targeting schooling fish. But taking it a step further, an underspin with its increased flash and vibration, is amazing at drawing bass' attention away from schools of baitfish. That little blade can be the difference between catching a few fish, and having an amazing time on the water. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear the guys were using. We've also included details about the sizes of the heads and exact bait colors we use for schooling fish. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

UNDERSPINS... 

-Gamakatsu Underspin Head (1/4 oz): https://bit.ly/3Hhy6cU

-Owner Flashy Swimmer Willow (3/16, 3/0): http://bit.ly/2e8O4Y7

SWIMBAITS...

-Keitech 3.3" Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

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

Colors: Crystal Shad, Electric Shad

TOPWATER... 

-Shimano World Pop: https://bit.ly/3sSjJpI

Colors: N Smelt, Chart SV

-River2Sea Whopper Plopper 90: http://bit.ly/2bsPbQV

Colors: Loon, Bone

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

Color: Chart Strike Gill

TIM'S UNDERSPIN CASTING COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Expride B 6'10" Medium: https://bit.ly/32IrXqE

Reel- Shimano Aldebaran 50 MGL (HG): http://bit.ly/2fdX1Uy

Line- Sunline Super FC 10 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

JOSIAH'S UNDERSPIN SPINNING COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Expride B 7'2" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/3AFcaFF 

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

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

Leader- Sunline Super FC 8 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BUDGET-FRIENDLY UNDERSPIN COMBO... 

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

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

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

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