Junk Fishing Tricks For Summer Bass Fishing!

Some days you just can't build a pattern! When the Summer heat sets in, its time to go junk fishing! Matt begins the day crushing fish on an underspin, then switches to topwater, then ends with a swimbait. Adapting to changing conditions is the name of the game! 

A lot of anglers give up in Summer because of the heat but they have no idea what they're missing! The weather may be hot but so is the bite! Today, Matt catches fish all day long, even in the heat, and then dials in a bigger swimbait bite as the sun begins to set. You can have a ton of fun on the water in the heat of Summer if you're willing to rig up a few extra rods and listen to what the conditions are calling for. 

Below you'll find links to the baits Matt caught his fish on, as well as a few of the other junk fishing baits he had rigged up and ready to adapt with if conditions changed. We've also linked his key combos, including his BFS setup, his topwater combo, and his favorite line-thru swimbait rod! 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

Color: Sexy Shad

Head- Cool Baits Down Under (1/4 oz): http://bit.ly/2boS7QA

Color: Ol' Faithful

TOPWATER...

-13 Fishing Power Slide: https://bit.ly/3PaQYO0

Color: Flitter Shad

FINESSE SWIMBAIT... 

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

Color: Sexy Shad, Albino Shad

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

Size: 3/16 oz, 1/0

LINE-THRU SWIMBAIT... 

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

Color: Blue Gizzard

OTHER JUNK FISHING BAITS... 

Wakebait- R2S Tactical Wake 210: https://bit.ly/3aV6peA

Color: Chrome Gill

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

Color: Glitter Hasu

Blade Bait- Damiki Vault 3/4 oz: http://bit.ly/2rnO7e2

Color: Black Holo

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

Color: Green Pumpkin Black Flake

Deep Crank- R2S Tactical DD 75: http://bit.ly/37dclbX

Color: Summer Minnow, True Shad

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

Color: Super Shad

BFS COMBO... 

Rod- Megabass P5 Z-Crank Elseil: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

Reel- Shimano Curado BFS: https://bit.ly/2QGRVF2

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

TOPWATER COMBO... 

Rod- G Loomis GLX 843C MBR: http://bit.ly/2gqziwT

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

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

LINE-THRU SWIMBAIT COMBO... 

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

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

Line- Sunline Super FC 14 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BUDGET TOPWATER/LARGO SHAD COMBO... 

Rod- 13 Fishing Defy Black 6'7" Medium: https://bit.ly/32gzFnN

Reel- Origin F1 Casting Reel (8:1): https://bit.ly/3qD6hpc

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

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

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How To Find And Catch Summer Bass! (Big Swimbaits, Flutter Spoons, And Topwater Tips)

Where do bass go in Summer? Some stay shallow, while others move out deep. Both groups of fish require different lures and approaches. Today we're headed out on the water to check both groups of fish. We do some shallow fishing, some ledge fishing, and ultimately locate big, aggressive fish on an offshore flat. Come along!

Summer is all about adapting to the conditions. Water flow, water temperature, cloud cover, and presence of baitfish, can all change how the fish are positioning and feeding. Watch as Tim's day starts out slow but ramps up as he continues to adapt until locating aggressive fish. Also pay extra attention to the details on lures as he talks about adapting and rigging the different baits he's catching fish on. 

Below you'll find links to all the baits and equipment Tim used throughout the day. We've included the exact colors and sizes for each so you can see exactly what he was using. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

TOPWATER...

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

Color: Full Metal

BLADE BAIT...

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

Color: Holo Cyber Purple

FLUTTER SPOON...

-Nichols Flutter Spoon (1 1/8 oz): http://bit.ly/2ICAGKL

Color: Shattered Glass Holo Silver

UNDERSPIN...

Head- Gamakatsu Underspin (3/8 oz): https://bit.ly/3Hhy6cU

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

Color: Electric Shad

SWIMBAIT... 

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

Color: Tactical Shad

BURRITO SWIMBAIT COMBO... 

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

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

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

Leader- Sufix Advance Fluoro 20 lb: https://bit.ly/3cjHwJL

FLUTTER SPOON COMBO... 

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

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

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

Leader- Sufix Advance Fluoro 20 lb: https://bit.ly/3cjHwJL

UNDERSPIN COMBO... 

Rod- Megabass P5 Z-Crank Elseil: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

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

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

BUDGET BLADE/TOPWATER/UNDERSPIN COMBO... 

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

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

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

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TOP 5 Baits For POND FISHING And BANK FISHING (And How To Fish Them)

Are you a pond fisherman? Do you walk the bank, fish from a kayak, or raft? Maybe you fish from a Jon boat. If you fish small waters there are a few key baits that you need to know how to use. You can carry whole tackle boxes but at the end of the day, one of these 5 baits is how you'll catch most of your fish!

If you've spent any time fishing ponds you know they're just as diverse as larger lakes. Some are shallow, others are deep. Some have clear water while others are muddy. Despite all these differences, there are key baits that work in nearly every pond, every time. These are the baits we trust when we're showing up to a new pond and need to see what kind of fish live there. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits (in the order they were discussed). We've included our favorite colors and sizes for each, along with some great budget-friendly rods and reels you can use to fish these baits effectively. 

STICK BAIT... 

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

Colors: Green Pumpkin Blk Flk, Baby Bass, Watermelon Blue

-Yum 5" Dinger: http://bit.ly/2J8nMrF

Colors: Elders Magic, Green Pumpkin

FLUKE... 

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

Colors: Watermelon Seed, Tennessee Shad, Albino

TEXAS RIG BAITS... 

-Big Bite Baits 7" B2 Worm: https://bit.ly/2BfL51p

Colors: Bruised Melon, Tilapia Magic

-Berkley 7" Power Worm: http://bit.ly/2ouqzSU

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Watermelon Red

-Big Bite Baits 3.5" Paca Slim: http://bit.ly/2M5cuGF

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Watermelon Red 

SOFT PLASTIC RIGGING... 

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

CHATTERBAIT... 

Bait- Zman Mini Max Chatterbait: https://bit.ly/3tqztzi

Colors: Bluegill, Green Pumpkin, Gizzard Shad

Trailer- Big Bite Baits Kamikaze SwimOn 3.75: https://bit.ly/2NkSdPV

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Sunfish Swirl, Pearl

TOPWATER... 

-River2Sea Bubble Popper 65: http://bit.ly/2yxP2ZQ

Colors: Bluegill, Ghost Minnow

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

Colors: Glitter Bluegill, Glitter Hasu

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

Colors: Killer Gill, Nasty Shad

BUDGET SENKO/FLUKE COMBO... 

Rod- St. Croix Mojo Bass 7'1" Med Hvy Fast: https://bit.ly/3wQ93Zn

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

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

BUDGET FROG/HEAVY COVER TEXAS COMBO... 

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

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

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

BUDGET CHATTERBAIT COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Intenza 7'2" Medium Heavy 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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TACTICALBASSIN vs Kids - KIDS WIN! (Post Spawn Bass Fishing)

He taught them right and now these kids are hammers! Tim is out on the water with his boys and his youngest catches the biggest fish of the trip! Its a junk fishing evening with a mix of topwater, dropshot, shaky head, and frogs. You can tell these kids know their stuff as they talk about skipping under docks, how big their PB's are, and cast angles while catching post spawn fish.

This is a great time of year to be on the water. There are still a lot of bass shallow and they can be caught on a mix of slow moving and reaction baits. Tonight the guys relied on a slow moving dropshot and shaky head (note the worm colors, that part is key!) and a faster moving popper and frog.

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

POPPER...

-Shimano World Pop 69F: https://bit.ly/3sSjJpI

Color: T Smelt

FROG...

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

Color: Albino

SHAKY HEAD...

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

Colors: Bama Bug, Junebug, Black Grape

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

DROPSHOT...

Bait- Roboworm Fat 6" Worm: http://bit.ly/2awYSxM

Color: MMIII

Hook- Owner CoverShot HD 1/0: https://bit.ly/36Gunbf

Weight- Swagger Tungsten Casting 1/4 oz: http://bit.ly/37AVcrx

POPPER COMBO...

Rod- G Loomis IMX Pro 802 TWR Topwater: http://bit.ly/2QurcHi

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

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 30 lb: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

FROG COMBO...

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

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

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

JOSIAH'S SHAKY HEAD COMBO...

Rod- Shimano Sellus 7'1" Medium: http://bit.ly/2ro5vQu

Reel- Shimano Sahara FI 3000: http://bit.ly/2XhhM43

Line- Power Pro 20 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 10 lb: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

AFFORDABLE POPPER COMBO...

Rod- 13 Fishing Fate Black 6'7" Medium: https://bit.ly/3xSUZB3

Reel- Shimano SLX 70 MGL (XG): https://bit.ly/3gIUCgJ

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

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