Bass Fishing Vacation! Big Baits vs Finesse Baits On New Lakes

We're on vacation and the fishing is on fire! We're chasing big smallmouth and they're eating swimbaits! From tiny little finesse baits to larger swimbaits, the bite is rocking! Come along for a relaxed evening on the water as we lean back on the Smallies and enjoy some fun fishing!

This may just be a fun afternoon session for Matt but pay close attention to the details he drops while fishing. He's talking about targeting bigger fish on any natural lake in the country, then opens up about how to choose the best bait for the situation, even if you don't know anything about the lake you're on. There is key information sprinkled throughout this fishing session. And let's not overlook that in the North, fishing clear water, Matt opted to throw the bigger swimbaits and it worked!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits the guys were using. We've included the exact sizes and colors for each, along with the key rods and reels they used to successfully catch these fish, even on the lightest lines. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

LINE THRU SWIMBAIT...

-Big Bite Baits B5 Swimbait: https://bit.ly/3LLU4pm

Colors: Blue Gizzard, Pearly Shad

DARK SLEEPER...

-Megabass Dark Sleeper (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2TyR1GT

Color: Wakasagi

FINESSE SWIMBAIT...

Bait- Megabass Spark Shad: http://bit.ly/2XcLZk4

Color: Real, Ayu

Head- Dirty Jigs Guppy (1/8 oz): http://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

JERKBAIT...

-Megabass Vision 110: http://bit.ly/2j31TKb

Color: Mat Skeleton Shad

Hook Upgrade- Gamakatsu Finesse Nano (Size 5): http://bit.ly/2dWWAut

HAIR JIG...

-Outkast Tackle Feider Fly (1/8 oz): http://bit.ly/2G7TBwj

LINE THRU SWIMBAIT COMBO...

Rod- Gamakatsu JDM Luxxe Avenge 7' MH: https://bit.ly/3hzK2ee

Reel- 13 Fishing Concept C2: https://bit.ly/2NlzZhg

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

DARK SLEEPER COMBO...

Rod- Megabass Dark Sleeper: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

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

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

JERKBAIT 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

HAIR JIG COMBO...

Rod- G Loomis NRX+ 901S SJR: https://bit.ly/2RB0oJP

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

Line- Sunline Super FC 5 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

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...

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FInesse Swimbait Tricks To Catch More Bass!

Matt is teaching while catching giant bass! Don't miss this! He's throwing small paddle tail swimbaits and getting monster bites when he gets inspired and stops what he's doing to explain how subtle differences between popular swimbaits and swimbait hooks can make huge differences in your catch rates.  

There are a variety of finesse swimbaits on the market and many of them catch fish. So why do certain models always seem to shine? Are there times when you should cut one off and try a different style? How will switching from a bare head to a bladed head impact the bait? There is so much to understand about these small swimbaits that is often overlooked and as you'll see in today's video, it can have a huge impact on the size of fish you're catching!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits Matt was using, the exact heads, weights, and colors he discussed, as well as the specific rod models he was fishing with. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

TODAY'S SPARK SHAD...

Bait- Megabass 3" Spark Shad: http://bit.ly/2XcLZk4

Colors: Real, Baby Bass

Hook- Megabass Okashira Screw Head: http://bit.ly/2EpluSA

Size: 1/16 oz

TODAY'S KEITECH... 

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

Color: SunGill

Hook- Dirty Jigs Guppy Head: http://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

Size: 1/8 oz

TODAY'S DARK SLEEPER... 

Bait- Megabass 3" Dark Sleeper (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2TyR1GT

Color: Wakasagi

OTHER FINESSE SWIMBAITS... 

-Keitech 4" Easy Shiner: http://bit.ly/2bxJK6H

Favorite Colors: Crystal Shad, Electric Shad

-Storm 3" Largo Shad: https://bit.ly/3vxP0NB

Favorite Colors: Sexy Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

FINESSE SWIMBAIT HEADS (Largest To Smallest)... 

-Dirty Jigs Tactical Finesse Head (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2Pqrq3n

-Owner Flashy Swimmer (1/0): http://bit.ly/2e8O4Y7

-Megabass Okashira Screw Head: http://bit.ly/2EpluSA

-Cool Baits Underspin (1/8 oz): http://bit.ly/2boS7QA

Dirty Jigs Guppy Head: http://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

MATT'S FIRST SPINNING COMBO... 

Rod- Megabass P5 Baby Plugging: https://bit.ly/2B7NyFj

Reel- Shimano Vanford 2000: https://bit.ly/2gu84t7

Line- Power Pro 10 lb: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader- Sunline Super FC 6 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

MATT'S 2ND SPINNING COMBO... 

Rod- G Loomis NRX+ 901S SJR: https://bit.ly/2RB0oJP

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

Line- Sunline Super FC 5 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

DARK SLEEPER COMBO...

Rod- Megabass Dark Sleeper: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

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

Line- Sunline FC 12 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

Fishing A New Lake - Best Tricks To Find Fish!

Come along as Matt explores a brand new lake! He's got one day to find fish and put together a pattern. Learn how to break down your own lake as he explains his mindset about best locations, bait selection, how different species of bass position, and more!

Showing up to a new lake is always intimidating. Doing it without mapping is even scarier! But Matt was determined to learn this lake and put together a pattern to catch quality bass. Watch the highs and lows as he struggles, breaks off fish, then turns the corner and begins dialing in a pattern for bigger bass. Its a fun day on a new fishery that we'll be sure to return to in the future!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear Matt was using in the video. We've included his exact colors, sizes, etc... so you can see exactly what he was using. We've also included some of the rods and reels he used to catch these fish throughout the day. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

SUNGLASSES...

-Eye Surrender TacticalBassin Glasses: https://bit.ly/3cLH0kl

Lense Color: Amber 

TOPWATER...

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

Colors: Full Metal, Half Mirror Wakasagi

-Megabass Pop X Popper: https://bit.ly/3i9T3sg

Colors: Deadly Black Shad, M Wakasagi, Wagin Hasu 2

SENKO... 

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

Color: Green Pumpkin

Hook- Gamakatsu Finesse Wide Gap (Size 1): http://bit.ly/2aKGmHM

SWIMBAITS... 

-Savage Gear 8" RTF Trout: https://bit.ly/33GROg1

Color: Dirty Silver (Slow Sink)

-Megabass 3" Dark Sleeper: http://bit.ly/2TyR1GT

Color: Matsugorou

SOFT JERKBAIT... 

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

Color: Albino, Smokin Shad

Hook- Gamakatsu Finesse Wide Gap (Size 1): http://bit.ly/2aKGmHM

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

LIPLESS CRANKBAIT... 

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

Color: American Shad

JERKBAIT... 

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

Color: GP Pro Blue

TOPWATER COMBO... 

Rod- G Loomis NRX+ 843C MBR: https://bit.ly/2SuZG15

Reel- Shimano Chronarch MGL (HG): http://bit.ly/2n8DghB

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

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

NOSE HOOKED FLUKE COMBO... 

Rod- G Loomis Conquest 842C MBR: http://bit.ly/2iL1PAY

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

Line- Sunline Super FC (7 lb): http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

LIPLESS COMBO... 

Rod- Megabass Orochi XX Flat Side Special: http://bit.ly/2OSVNwH

Reel- 13 Fishing Concept C2 (7.5:1): https://bit.ly/2NlzZhg

Line- Sunline FC (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

Jon Boat Fishing Chaos! Swimbaits And Topwater Between Storms!

Tornado warnings! Severe thunder storms! Extreme winds! White Water Rapids! Its just another day of adventuring in the Tin rig! Come along as we take the jet boat up skinny river rapids in search of Spotted Bass, dodge lightning on the open water for largemouth, and catch a ton of bass on swimbaits and topwater! 

Post spawn bass fishing can be a blast! We kept it incredibly simple today with just a few baits in the boat. When you only have a few selections, its amazing how you can stick to the plan and catch fish no matter what the weather throws your way! We were able to put together an amazing swimbait bite and catch a bunch of nice topwater fish to boot!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear we used throughout the day. We've included the exact sizes and color for each bait to really help you dial in your personal gear. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

FLUKE... 

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

Color: Albino

Hook- Gamakatsu Finesse Wide Gap (Size 1): http://bit.ly/2aKGmHM

SENKO... 

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

Color: Green Pumpkin with Red Flake:

Hook- Gamakatsu Finesse Wide Gap (Size 1): http://bit.ly/2aKGmHM

TOPWATER... 

-Megabass Giant Dog X: http://bit.ly/2yU84eE

Color: Wagin Hasu 2

-Lucky Craft Gunfish 117: https://bit.ly/3vy7Pln

Color: Bone Shad

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

Color: Loon 

SWIMBAIT... 

-Megabass 6" Magdraft: http://bit.ly/2CANTU7

Color: White Back Shad

MATT'S FLUKE/SENKO COMBO... 

Rod- G Loomis NRX+ 852S JWR: https://bit.ly/2dX9zjv

Reel- Shimano Stella 2500: https://bit.ly/38LaK2u

Line- Power Pro 10 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

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

TIM'S SWIMBAIT COMBO... 

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

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

Line- Sunline Super FC 16 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

MATT'S TOPWATER COMBO... 

Rod- G Loomis NRX+ 843C MBR: https://bit.ly/2SuZG15

Reel- Shimano Chronarch MGL (HG): http://bit.ly/2n8DghB

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

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

BUDGET ALL-AROUND COMBO... 

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

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

Line- Sunline FC 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