Two PB's In One Day! MONSTERS On Lake Chickamauga!!

What started out as a fun day of bass fishing turned into a multi species slugfest! Matt is fishing Lake Chickamauga and when a storm began to roll in the big fish started feeding! The key to unlocking the multi-species pattern was a blade bait and everything wanted to eat it!

The day started out right with a nice largemouth on the S-Waver. After that Matt really had to work to put together a largemouth pattern, but soon that would be the least of his concerns. When he finally locked the Damiki Vault in his hand and started hopping it around outside structure, big fish started showing up!

A 30" Walleye is a giant fish no matter where you are but its a MONSTER in the South! What a fun experience! Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear Matt was using. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

GLIDE BAIT... 

•River2Sea S Waver 168: http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh

Color: I Know It

Hook Upgrade: ST–56: http://bit.ly/2cVg7xW

Size: 2

SMALL SWIMBAIT...

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

Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl

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

Size: 1/8 oz, 1/0 Hook

BLADE BAIT...

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

Color: Real Shad, Black Holo

BLADE BAIT HOOK UPGRADES...

Split Rings– Owner Hyperwire: http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX

Sizes: 2 and 3

Hooks– Owner STX 38: http://bit.ly/2oNIeCD

Size: 6

CRANKBAIT...

•Megabass Super Z Z2: https://bit.ly/3fsxn9G

Color: Wild Craw

LIPLESS CRANKBAIT...

•Jackall TN 60: http://bit.ly/2lqAwjh

Color: SG Threadfin

Hook Upgrade: Owner ST–35: http://bit.ly/2g8uCMj

Size: 6

MATT'S BLADE BAIT COMBO...

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

Reel– Shimano Aldebaran MGL (HG): http://bit.ly/2uQ4oH8

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

MATT'S LIPLESS CRANKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis IMX Pro 855C CBR: http://bit.ly/2og0BmK

Reel– Shimano Curado 70 MGL: https://bit.ly/2apmDJt

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

Leader– Sunline Saltimate 16 lb Shock: https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2

MATT'S S WAVER COMBO...

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

Reel– Shimano Curado 200DC (HG): https://bit.ly/3QMMb6o

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

Leader– Sunline Saltimate 20 lb Shock: https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2

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Cold Water Bass Fishing Tricks! 19 Degrees and We're Still Power Fishing!!

Come along for a wild day on the water!! Its 19 degrees but the fish are biting! Matt is using a high speed reel in freezing cold temperatures to trigger a feed response in Bass when nothing else is working! This trick works and you can do it too!!

We talk a lot about the power of speed cranking in cold water. Today you get to see it first hand! Matt manages to catch a couple jig fish along the way but for the most part can't get bit on anything. When he picks up the crankbait on an 8:1 reel and starts burning it, the fish start reacting!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits we used throughout the day. We've included information like weight, color, trailers, as well as the gear we were using to fish them. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

CRANKBAIT...

•River2Sea Tactical DD75 Crankbait: http://bit.ly/37dclbX

Color: True Shad

Hook Upgrade: Owner ST-35: http://bit.ly/2g8uCMj

Size: 2

FINESSE SWIMBAIT...

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

Color: Real

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

Size: 1/8 oz, 1/0 Hook

FOOTBALL JIG...

Bait– Keitech 1/2 oz Tungsten Football: http://bit.ly/2FDQ3o1

Color: Green Pumpkin Blue

Trailer– Damiki 3" Air Craw: https://bit.ly/3AvRsZJ

Color: Green Pumpkin Black

BLADE BAIT...

•Damiki Vault: http://bit.ly/2rnO7e2

Size: 1/2 oz

Color: Black Holo

MATT'S CRANKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis IMX Pro 906 CBR: http://bit.ly/2og0BmK

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

Line– Sunline Crank FC (12 lb): https://bit.ly/3fohguC

MICRO FOOTBALL JIG COMBO...

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

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

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro 20 lb: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Sunline Super FC 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

FINESSE SWIMBAIT COMBO...

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

Reel– Shimano Vanford 2500: https://bit.ly/2gu84t7

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

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

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How To Catch Bass During The Fall To Winter Transition (Cold Water Baits)

Catching fish can be tricky this time of year! Some anglers are catching big fish every trip out while others are catching nothing at all. The difference is a combination of the baits they're using and their ability to trigger a feed response. 

If you're throwing the same old baits, you're probably going to struggle during this transition. Its time to get out of your comfort zone! Focus your attention on aggressive baits like speed cranking, jerkbaits, A-rigs, and blade baits to get consistent bites. If you insist on slow fishing, focus on key baits like jigs and ned rigs to get bit. This time of year can be amazing, you just have to branch out to experience it. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits we're using, including our favorite colors and sizes. We've also included the key rods and reels we use to throw them. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

FOOTBALL JIGS... 

Bait– Dirty Jigs Finesse Football (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2d2apsm

Color: Supermatt Brown, The Go To

Trailer– Yamamoto 5" Double Tail Grub: http://bit.ly/2db9w1p

Color: Cinn blk purp, Green Pump Purp copper

Bait– Keitech Tungsten Football (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2FDQ3o1

Color: Green Pumpkin Black, Green Pumpkin Blue

Trailer– Zman Crawz: http://bit.ly/2U9vx6P

Color: Green Pumpkin

NED BAITS...

•Zman Finesse TRD: http://bit.ly/2hs4RtR

Color: Green Pumpkin

•Roboworm 3" Ned Worm: http://bit.ly/2j9F0Xy

Color: Margarita Mutilator

•Swagger Tungsten Flanders Head: http://bit.ly/2KcIB6M

Size: 1/10th oz

BLADE BAITS...

•Damiki Vault: http://bit.ly/2rnO7e2

Size: 1/2 oz, 3/4 oz

Color: Black Holo, Real Shad, Holo Ayu

•Megabass Vibration X Dyna Response: http://bit.ly/2R7FlvL

Size: 1/2 oz

Color: Ito Hiuo, Jukucho Shad, Setsuki Ayu 

CRANKBAITS...

•River2Sea Tactical DD 75: http://bit.ly/37dclbX

Color: Clearwater Minnow, True Shad

•Megabass Deep X 300: http://bit.ly/2sSQHpt

Color: Sexy Ayu, MB Gizzard

ALABAMA RIG...

Rig– Hogfarmer Tactical Flex Bladed: https://bit.ly/38xd1es

Heads– Matt Allen Swimbait (1/8 oz): http://bit.ly/29RrTYN

Baits– Damiki 4" Armor Shad: http://bit.ly/2KtPDAT

Dummy Baits– Netbait Little Spanky: http://bit.ly/2d0dpU8

JERKBAIT...

•Megabass Vision 110+1: http://bit.ly/2iGYOCX

Colors: GP Skeleton Tenn, Mat Shad, Elegy Bone

UNDERSPINS...

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

Color: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

Head– Cool Baits Down Under (3/16 oz): http://bit.ly/2boS7QA

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

Color: Sexy Shad, Albino Shad

Head– Gamakatsu Underspin Mini (3/8 oz): https://bit.ly/3PbOduU

SWIMBAITS...

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

Colors: Dirty Silver, Trout

•River2Sea S Waver 168: http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh

Colors: I Know It, Light Trout

ALABAMA RIG COMBO...

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

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

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

Leader– Sunline Saltimate 20 lb FC: https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2

BLADE BAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 7'2" ML: https://bit.ly/32IrXqE

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

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

BUDGET SPEED CRANKING COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Mojo Glass 7'4" MH: https://bit.ly/2YIxLy5

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

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

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Catching Bass With Metal: The Trick Behind Spoons, Blade Baits, And Tail Spins!

Why do big bass eat these crazy things?! What is it about a hunk of metal falling through the water that actually fools fish into biting? And why can't you get them to work for you?! Today Matt is taking you out for a first hand look at the proper retrieves for each of these lure styles so you can start catching fish!

Metal baits catch a ton of fish in the Fall and Winter. The colder the water the more effective they become at fooling sluggish fish. The key to any of these baits is understanding their specialized retrieves. Once you've mastered how to work them, the rest is easy. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits, including Matt's favorite sizes and colors for each. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

JIGGING SPOONS...

•Blade Runner Duh Spoon: http://bit.ly/2aKVLlG

Sizes: 1 3/4 oz, 3/4 oz

Colors: UV Sierra, UV Morning Dawn, UV Fried Chicken

FLUTTER SPOONS...

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

Size: 1 1/8 oz

Colors: Purple Threadfin, Shattered Glass Holo Silver, Gizzard Shad

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

Size: 2.5 oz

Colors: Silver Shattered Glass, Gizzard Shad, Super Shad

BLADE BAITS...

•Damiki Vault: http://bit.ly/2rnO7e2

Size: 1/2 oz, 3/4 oz

Color: Black Holo, Real Shad, Holo Ayu

•Megabass Vibration X Dyna Response: http://bit.ly/2R7FlvL

Size: 1/2 oz

Color: Ito Hiuo, Jukucho Shad, Setsuki Ayu 

TAIL SPINNERS...

•Jackall Deracoup: http://bit.ly/2p8X4b0

Size: 1/2 - 1 oz

Color: Clear Shad, Dera Shad, Silver

•Damiki Axe Blade: http://bit.ly/2w2uB9t

Size: 1 oz

Color: Holo Real Shad, Black Holo, Bream

BLADE RUNNER UPGRADES...

Hook– Owner ST 56: http://bit.ly/2cVg7xW 

Size: 2

Swivel– Spro Power Swivel: http://bit.ly/2ay0p7d

Size: 2

VAULT BLADE BAIT UPGRADES...

Split Rings– Owner Hyperwire: http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX

Sizes: 2 and 3

Hooks– Owner STX 38: http://bit.ly/2oNIeCD

Size: 6

HIGH END SPOON COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Legend Elite 7'4" Heavy: http://bit.ly/2z2qdHc

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

Line– Sunline FC Fluorocarbon (20 lb): http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

MID PRICED SPOON COMBO...

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

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

Line– Sunline FC Fluorocarbon (20 lb): http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

MATT'S MINI MAG COMBO...

Rod– Megabass P5 Tequila Baccarac: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

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

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro (65 lb Braid): http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Sunline Saltimate (25 lb): https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2

BLADE/TAIL SPIN COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 7'2" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/32IrXqE

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

Line– Sunline FC 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