Fall Fishing For Bass: (Largemouth, Spotted Bass, AND Smallmouth) On A New Lake!

Come along as we explore a new lake! They're pushing a ton of current down the river and the fish are aggressive! Tim explains how he breaks down new water, what baits he relies on, and how to fish with confidence, even when you've never been on the lake before. 

It doesn't take long to get the first bite but after 25 minutes of battling the beast Tim realizes its the wrong species 😂. Just a few casts later though, a great big Smallmouth comes on board. With confidence rising Tim is able to quickly build a pattern fishing reaction baits and replicates it all over the lake. Anywhere he found a current break, he found fish. While he used a variety of baits to pick the lake apart his key baits were a small underspin and a topwater. 

Below you'll find links to all the baits and gear used in the video. We've included the exact size and color for each lure and the exact specs on the rods and reels. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

UNDERSPINS...

Bait– Keitech Fat Swing Impact (2.8"): http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v 

Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl

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

Size: 1/8 oz

Bait– Storm Largo Shad (3"): https://bit.ly/3vxP0NB

Color: Gizzard Shad

Head- Gamakatsu Mini Underspin: https://bit.ly/3PbOduU

Color: 3/8 oz

TOPWATER...

•Shower Blows SB 105: http://bit.ly/2zIkqUH

Color: Full Metal

DROPSHOT...

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

Color: MMIII

Hook– Owner Cover Shot (1/0): https://bit.ly/36Gunbf

Weight– Swagger Dropshot (1/4 oz): http://bit.ly/2UY7cgx

CHATTERBAIT...

Bait– ZMan Mini Max (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3tqztzi

Color: Pearl Ghost

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

Color: Sexy Shad

UNDERSPIN CASTING COMBO...

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

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

Line– Sunline SX1 Braid (20 lb): http://bit.ly/2tn8EzQ

Leader– Sunline Super FC (10 lb): http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

UNDERSPIN SPINNING COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis NRX+ 902S SJR: https://bit.ly/2RB0oJP

Reel– Shimano Stella FK (2500): https://bit.ly/38LaK2u

Line– Sunline Super FC (6 lb): http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

TOPWATER COMBO...

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

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

Line- Sufix 131 Braid (15 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF

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

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Finesse Reaction?! The Bass Fishing Trick You've Never Tried!

Reaction Baits come in finesse?? That's right!! When the bite gets tough, we fish finesse baits, but that doesn't mean slowing down! Come along as Matt fishes finesse swimbaits, jerkbaits, crankbaits, and topwater, for Summer bass that are chasing micro bait!

Turning to finesse presentations doesn't have to be boring. You can still "power fish" but with a much smaller offering. Pay close attention as Matt explains how these different bait profiles help him catch more fish, and under what conditions he throws them. From small flukes, to tiny topwater, there is a finesse presentation that will help you catch more fish as Summer comes to an end. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits Matt used and discussed in the video. We've included the rigging components as well as our favorite colors for each. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

FINESSE SWIMBAIT...

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

Colors: Albino Shad

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

Size: 3/16 oz, 3/0 Hook

FINESSE UNDERSPIN...

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

Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl

Head- Picasso Single Barrel: https://bit.ly/3py2s0v

Size: 1/4 oz, 2/0 Hook

JERKBAIT... 

-13 Fishing Whipper Snapper: https://bit.ly/3okRcrq

Colors: Lucky Charm, Olive Crush

WHOPPER PLOPPER...

-River2Sea Whopper Plopper 60: https://bit.ly/3okRcrq

Colors: Munky Butt, Phantom Shad

CRANKBAIT... 

-Shimano Macbeth 39 Tiny: https://bit.ly/3xTsnG0

Colors: Sleeper Shad, Ghost Shad

POPPERS... 

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

Colors: Mat Shad, Wagin Hasu, Deadly Black Shad

-Rapala Ultralight Popper: https://bit.ly/3FzvsNP

Colors: Silver Blue, Chrome

DOUBLE FLUKE...

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

Colors: Smokin Shad, Albino

Hook- Owner All Purpose Hook (2/0): https://bit.ly/2QbbdRW

Swivels- Spro Power Swivel (Size 6): http://bit.ly/2ay0p7d

Leader- Sunline FC Leader (12 lb): http://bit.ly/2aiu0Wu

NOSE HOOKED FLUKE...

Bait- Zoom Fluke: http://bit.ly/2OFjvjx

Colors: Albino, Smokin Shad

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

Screw- Owner CPS Spring (Small): http://bit.ly/2b2YgDf

MICRO SWIMBAIT... 

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

Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

Head- Zman OG Mushroom Head: https://bit.ly/3nyFyZc

Size: 3/32 oz

ALL-AROUND BFS COMBO... 

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

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

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

HIGH-END ULTRALIGHT SPINNING COMBO... 

Rod- G Loomis NRX+ 902S SJR: https://bit.ly/2RB0oJP

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

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

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

MID-PRICED SPINNING COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Zodias 7'6" Medium: https://bit.ly/2jOUXAO

Reel- Shimano Vanford 3000: https://bit.ly/2gu84t7

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

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

BUDGET SPINNING COMBO...

Rod- Shimano Intenza 7'6" Light: http://bit.ly/2s7kaQn

Reel- Shimano Sahara FJ 2500: https://bit.ly/2XhhM43

Line- Sunline Super FC (7 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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Wakebait and Topwater Fishing! BIG FISH Bite When The Weather Is CRAZY!!!

Tim is throwing the Tactical Wake and topwater in crazy conditions! From high sun to heavy downpours, he's taking everything the weather can throw his way but still catching nice fish! Come along for a fun day of topwater fishing for Largemouth and Spotted Bass!

You never know what the weather will throw your way in East Tennessee! Tim is using the Tactical Wake to locate fish and build a pattern, then catching them on a smaller Shower Blows topwater. Late Summer is a great time to focus on topwater as bass transition more and more toward baitfish. If you stick to it all day you may not get a ton of bites but you're bound to get a BIG bite along the way. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits Tim was throwing and the equipment he used to fish them. We've included the exact colors for each, and even included a couple budget combos to throw these style lures without breaking the bank. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

WAKEBAIT... 

-River2Sea Tactical Wake 210: https://bit.ly/3aV6peA

Color: Tactical Shad

TOPWATER... 

-Evergreen Shower Blows SB 125: http://bit.ly/2zIkqUH

Color: Full Metal

SENKO... 

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

Color: Baby Bass

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

Size: 1/0

WAKEBAIT COMBO... 

Rod- G Loomis IMX Pro 966C SWBR: http://bit.ly/2x9kxuS

Reel- Shimano Tranx 300 (HG): http://bit.ly/2kYsvRw

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro Braid (80 lb): http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

TOPWATER COMBO... 

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

Reel- Daiwa Tatula 100: https://bit.ly/3KmzgFJ

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

BUDGET WAKEBAIT COMBO... 

Rod- Savage Gear Squad 8' Heavy: https://bit.ly/3tT8bS2

Reel- 13 Fishing Concept A3 (7:1): https://bit.ly/3GLddq8

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

BUDGET TOPWATER COMBO...

Rod- Shimano SLX 6'10" Medium: http://bit.ly/2mGp1Vc

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

Line- Power Pro Braid (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

Late Summer Topwater Tricks! (How To Catch More Fish)

Many anglers completely miss the best topwater bite of the Summer, don't be one of them! The topwater bite is amazing right now! Late Summer is a great time to focus on topwater, but its critical that you focus on the right baits at the right time of day. 

As Summer wanes we focus the majority of our attention on straight retrieve topwater. These are fast moving lures that bass have to aggressively chase to catch. Speed is the key with these lures and the bites are aggressive! However, there is a window in the middle of the day in shallow, grass filled fisheries where a frog will outshine any other topwater. Knowing when to set down the fast retrieve baits and slow down is the difference between a good day and a day you'll never forget!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits discussed in the video. We've included our favorite colors for each, as well as some of the rods and reels we use to fish them. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

FROGS... 

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

Colors: Little Allen, Ghost, Yellow Head

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

Colors: Dusk, Shad, Leopard

-SPRO Bronzeye 65: http://bit.ly/2sz9Qje

Colors: Leopard, Nasty Shad, Navy Seal

FAST MOVING FROGS... 

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

Colors: Bone, Pearl White, Lemon Lime

-SPRO Flappin Frog 65: https://bit.ly/37ljzM8

Colors: Midnight Walker, Leopard, Nasty Shad

SUBTLE BUZZBAITS... 

Bait- Dirty Jigs Skirtless Buzz (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2WJ85R3

Colors: Black, Pearl Shine

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

Colors: PB Red, Shamrock Shad

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

Colors: Night Stalker, Red Bug, White Shad

-Megabass Jamaica Boa: https://bit.ly/3iofbiZ

Colors: Black Mamba, Full Chart, Hasu

BUZZBAIT TRAILER HOOK... 

-Gamakatsu SP Trailer Hook (3/0): http://bit.ly/2E3k2q7

HARD BAITS... 

-River2Sea Whopper Plopper 130: http://bit.ly/2a7ipHL

Colors: Bone, I Know It, Loon

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

Colors: Bone, I Know It, Loon

-Zman HellRaizer: https://bit.ly/3P0vseM

Colors: Purple Death, Ghost Shad, Bone

Bait- Teckel Blade Waker: https://bit.ly/2DuYZxU

Colors: Citrus Shad, Silver Shiner, Pearl White

Trailer- Netbait Little Spanky: http://bit.ly/2d0dpU8

Colors: Albino, Pearl

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

BUZZBAIT COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Zodias 7'5" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

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

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

BUDGET FROG/BUZZBAIT 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

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