Summer Bass Fishing Tricks: Swimbaits and Crankbaits!

The bite is wide open! Come along as we catch fish on big swimbaits, crankbaits, and underspins! We're exploring where fish position on offshore and deep water structures in Summer, and putting the words to action on these Summer bass, as we catch them one after another!

A lot of anglers are intimidated by fishing offshore. Without the shoreline to cast toward it can be scary to move around in the open water searching for fish. But in reality, with decent mapping and a little confidence, its really easy to catch bass away from the bank. Matt teaches where these fish are positioning, then proves it by catching a pile of fish along the way. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits used in the video. We've included our favorite colors for each (the color we caught them on today listed first), as well as the gear and equipment we used to fish the baits effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

UNDERSPIN... 

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

Colors: Sexy Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

Head- Cool Baits 1/4 oz Underspin: http://bit.ly/2boS7QA

CRANKBAIT... 

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

Colors: Grand Shad, Goldie Lox, Gold Digger

SWIMBAIT... 

-Bacca Burrito Swimbait (5"): https://bit.ly/3p5SkiW

Colors: Who Dat, Tactical Shad

SPOONS... 

-Nichols Lake Fork Flutter Spoon: http://bit.ly/2ICAGKL

Colors: Purple Threadfin, Gizzard Shad

-Nichols Mini Magnum Flutter Spoon: http://bit.ly/2IBHjx7

Colors: Lavender Shad, Bombshell Shad, Gizzard

SMALL UNDERSPIN 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

BURRITO SWIMBAIT COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Expride B 7'7" Heavy: https://bit.ly/32IrXqE

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

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

Leader- Sunline FC100 20 lb: http://bit.ly/2O4UElB

CRANKBAIT COMBO... 

Rod- G Loomis IMX Pro 968 CBR: http://bit.ly/2og0BmK

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

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

BUDGET CRANKBAIT COMBO...

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

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

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

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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

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

Top 5 Baits For April Bass Fishing!

Bass fishing is at its peak in April! There is no better time to get on the water and catch a bunch of fish. You can typically find fish in all 3 stages of the spawn and it doesn't take a keen understanding of fish movement to predict where they'll be. Head for the shallows with this short list of baits and you're bound to catch a few fish!

Bass can still be caught on reaction baits, but you can also slow down and catch them on soft plastics. Whatever style you prefer, there will be bass to catch. When it comes to reaction baits, we put a lot of emphasis on standing out from the crowd. We're using baits with flash, vibration, and sound to get the bass' attention. When it comes to soft baits, its all about a natural presentation. We find that baits with a touch of blue in them will often out-produce the others. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits Matt discussed in the video, including our favorite sizes and colors. We've also included some of the gear we use to fish these baits effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

SWIMBAIT... 

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

Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

SWIMBAIT RIGGING... 

Exposed- Matt Allen Swimbait Head (3/8 oz): http://bit.ly/29RrTYN

Weedless- Owner Flashy Swimmer (5/0, 1/4 oz): http://bit.ly/2e8O4Y7

LIPLESS CRANKBAIT... 

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

Colors: Chartreuse Shad, BP Golden Shiner, Spring Craw

-Cotton Cordell Super Spot: http://bit.ly/2y3K210

Colors: Chrome Blue, Royal Red, Royal Shad

SHALLOW CRANKBAIT... 

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

Colors: Blood Craw, Fire Craw

SENKO... 

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

Color: Green Pumpkin Black Flake

SENKO RIGGING... 

Weedless- Gamakatsu Superline (3/0): http://bit.ly/2ac92XG

Wacky- Gamakatsu Finesse Wide Gap (1/0): http://bit.ly/2aKGmHM

SHAKY HEAD... 

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

Colors: Tilapia Magic, Bama Bug, Green Pumpkin

Head- Dirty Jigs Shaky Head (3/8 oz): http://bit.ly/2aFOs0V

JIG... 

Bait- Dirty Jigs Pitchin Jig (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2amL3of

Colors: Brown Craw, Magic Craw, Go To

Trailer- Reaction Innovations Sweet Beaver: http://bit.ly/29W3RZW

Colors: Flora Bama, Magic Craw Swirl, Soft Pappi

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

UnderSpin Swimbait Tricks You've Never Tried! (Underwater Swim Footage)

Underspins are AMAZING fish catching baits! The trouble is, everyone knows it! Today we're showing the tricks we use to better match the baitfish and catch MORE FISH, when others are struggling to get bit. Spring time is prime time to fish an underspin and this is the information you need to be successful. 

If you've never thrown a Keitech swimbait on an underspin, you've missed an incredible opportunity. The Keitech has put 10's of thousands of fish in angler's boats over the last few years. However, there are many other baits that do an even better job in different situations and you're probably not using them. Today Tim is breaking down his favorite baits and heads, and explaining the advantage of each in different situations. 

If you're fishing around schooling fish chasing larger shad and you're not using a Largo shad, you're missing out! If they're schooling on tiny shad and you're not throw a Cool Baits paired with an Easy Shiner, you're missing out! Below you'll find Links to the exact baits and heads Tim discussed. We've included our favorite colors for each, along with some of the gear we use to fish them. 

TIM'S MAIN SWIMBAITS / HEADS...

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

Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

Exposed Hook- Blade Runner SpinTrix (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/29UVegz

Weedless- Owner Flashy Swimmer (5/0): http://bit.ly/2e8O4Y7

FINESSE SWIMBAITS / HEADS...

Bait #1- Keitech 3" Easy Shiner: http://bit.ly/2bxJK6H

Favorite Colors: Alewife, Electric Shad

Bait #2- Keitech 2.8" Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Favorite Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red pearl

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

Favorite Size: 1/8 oz 

GREAT SWIMBAITS... 

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

Favorite Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Sexy Shad

-Damiki Armor Shad: http://bit.ly/2KtPDAT

Favorite Colors: American Shad, RB Blue Pearl

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

Favorite Colors: Real, Albino, Silver Shad

GREAT SWIMBAIT HEADS... 

-Blade Runner SpinTrix: http://bit.ly/29UVegz

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

-Cool Baits Down Under: http://bit.ly/2boS7QA

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

LARGE UNDERSPIN COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Expride 7'6" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/32IrXqE

Reel- Shimano Curado 150 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2TQHwrP

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

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

FINESSE UNDERSPIN COMBO... 

Rod- Megabass Orochi WhipSnake: http://bit.ly/2XkVoej

Reel- Shimano Sustain FJ 2500: https://bit.ly/3BQLlNP

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

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

BUDGET ALL-AROUND UNDERSPIN COMBO...

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

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

Line- Sunline Fluorocarbon 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