Winter Fishing Tips When The Fishing Is TOUGH!

Not every day has perfect weather, so what do you do? Its easy on the day when fish want to jump in the boat, but some days you get on the water and its just a grind. Tim has some key tips about mindset as he shows you how he builds a limit of solid fish on a day when they're not feeding. 

Today was all about the A-Rig. Tim could tell in the first few minutes that his bites weren't going to come easy. He was going to have to focus and slow down to catch quality fish. He could have picked up a spinning rod but he knew that if he stuck with the mini flex rig and a slow retrieve along bottom that key bites would come eventually. Mental toughness is a major part of Winter bass fishing, especially on the tough days.  

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and equipment Tim was using. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

THE RIG...

•Hog Farmer Tactical Mini Flex Bladed: https://bit.ly/3uwY6Md

THE COMPONENTS...

Baits– Keitech Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Sizes: 3.3 (main baits), 2.8 (dummy baits)

Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl

Head– Dirty Jigs Matt Allen Swimbait: http://bit.ly/29RrTYN

Size: 1.8 oz

OTHER BAITS FOR LETHARGIC FISH...

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

Color: Mat Shad

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

Color: Black Holo

•R2S Tactical DD75 Crankbait: http://bit.ly/37dclbX

Color: Clearwater Minnow, Mirrored Minnow

TIM'S A RIG COMBO...

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

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

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

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

MID–PRICED A RIG COMBO...

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

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

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

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

BUDGET A RIG COMBO...

Rod- Shimano SLX 7'5" Heavy: http://bit.ly/2mGp1Vc

Reel- Shimano SLX 150 XT (HG): http://bit.ly/2BRTYL8

Line- Sunline Super FC 20 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

Winter Bass Fishing Is Fun! Here's How We Catch Them!

Epic fishing in early Winter! These fish started feeding when it got warm! Come along for a fun day on the water as we adapt to changing conditions and catch a ton of fish with power techniques! 

This time of year most anglers start slowing down or even put their gear away. That's a huge mistake! Fishing during the Fall to Winter transition can be amazing! There's less angling pressure than Spring and there are still a ton of fish to be caught! From glide baits to lipless, these fish were still feeding like it was early Fall!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits Matt used throughout the day. We've also included the exact hooks and equipment he was using with the lipless. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

GLIDE BAITS...

•GRatt Sneaky Pete: http://bit.ly/2RYCPFe

Color: John Pearl Hitch

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

Color: I Know It

LIPLESS CRANKBAIT...

•Jackall TN 60: http://bit.ly/2lqAwjh

Color: SG Threadfin

LIPLESS HOOK UPGRADES...

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

Size: 3

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

TN 70: Size 4

TN 60: Size 6

LIPLESS 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

S WAVER COMBO...

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

Reel– Shimano Curado 200K (HG): http://bit.ly/2tHewEh

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

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

BUDGET SMALL GLIDE COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Mojo Bass 7'4" Heavy: https://bit.ly/3wQ93Zn

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

Line– Sunline Super FC (15 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... 

TacticalBassin Apparel and Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

These Fall Tricks Make Fish Bite!

When fish don't want to bite you can still make them react! Forget trying to fool bass into biting and use these tricks to draw a reaction strike instead! There are a handful of key baits that consistently draw reaction strikes, even as Fall begins to fade into Winter. 

Come along for a day on the water as Matt uses speed cranking and soft jerkbaits to trigger a feed response in wary bass. Not every day is a prime fishing day but if you know how to get bass to feed you can catch quality fish in tough conditions.  

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear Matt was using throughout the video. He's included sizes, colors, hooks, as well as the exact rods he used to fish these baits effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

CRANKBAIT...

•R2S Tactical DD 75: http://bit.ly/37dclbX

Color: Clearwater Minnow

GLIDE BAIT...

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

Color: I Know It

ALABAMA RIG...

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

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

Baits– Keitech 4.8" Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

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

SOFT JERKBAITS...

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

Color: Albino

•Jackall Rhythm Wag 3.5: https://bit.ly/3NT6OvF

Color: Prism Shad

•Gamakatsu Superline 2/0 Hook: https://bit.ly/3AmFDnK

CRANKBAIT COMBO...

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

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

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

SOFT JERKBAIT SPINNING COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 6'8" Medium: https://bit.ly/3AFcaFF

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

Line– Power Pro Spectra 15 lb: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

BUDGET CRANKBAIT 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

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

Fall Fishing For Bass Is Easy!! (Here's How We Do It)

The bite is on, the fish are biting, and we're having a blast!! You don't want to miss this! We're on the water today catching fish on all the techniques we've been talking about lately! From big swimbaits to crankbaits, to topwater and finesse, we're showing you exactly why we cover these topics in the Fall! 

Its easy to latch on to a single technique, especially when its working. Today we're reminding you that you can always break the mold, try something different, and build new patterns. Our day started off with a glide bait and a lipless and ended with a squarebill and a topwater. Fall bass fishing is all about reading the conditions and adapting to change. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear we used in today's video. We've included the exact sizes, colors, hook upgrades, etc... for each lure so you can see exactly what we were 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: Owner ST 56 (Size 2): http://bit.ly/2cVg7xW

LIPLESS CRANK...

•Jackall TN 60: http://bit.ly/2lqAwjh

Color: SG Threadfin

Hook Upgrade: Owner ST 35 (Size 6): http://bit.ly/2g8uCMj

TOPWATER FROG...

•Jackall Kaera: http://bit.ly/2Fz6SA3

Color: Glitter Hasu

CRANKBAIT...

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

Color: Clearwater Minnow

SMALL SWIMBAIT...

•Keitech 2.8 Fat: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Color: Electric Shad

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

Size: 1/8 oz

SMALL UNDERSPIN...

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

Color: Gizzard Shad

•Gamakatsu 3/8 oz Mini: https://bit.ly/3PbOduU

TAIL SPINNER...

•Jackall Deracoup (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2p8X4b0

Color: Silver

Hook Upgrade: Owner ST 35 (Size 6): http://bit.ly/2g8uCMj

SQUAREBILL CRANK...

•Lucky Craft BDS 1: http://bit.ly/2blTVwI

Color: Ghost Minnow

TOPWATER...

•Lucky Craft Gunfish 117: http://bit.ly/3vy7Pln

Color: Ghost Minnow

MATT'S S–WAVER COMBO... 

Rod– Shimano Expride B 7'6" Med Hvy: http://bit.ly/32IrXqE

Reel– Shimano Curado 200K (HG): http://bit.ly/2tHewEh

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

Leader– Sunline Saltimate Shock (20 lb): http://bit.ly/3oT1oq2

TIM'S LIPLESS COMBO...

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

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

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

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

MATT'S TACTICAL CRANK COMBO...

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

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

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

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