Big Worms for Summer Bass Fishing! (Texas Rig, Carolina Rig, Shaky Head)

Big Summer Bass love eating big worms! There are a ton of ways to present big worms and they all work! Texas Rigs, Carolina Rigs, Shaky Heads, even wacky rigged, they all work! Best of all, worm fishing doesn't require specialized gear you probably already own a rod that can do it! Come along as we take an in-depth look at the different styles of plastic worms and how to apply them to your bass fishing this Summer. 

How do you choose the right plastic worm for the job? What makes a good shakey head worm? What about the right worm for a texas rig? What about colors? Its all so overwhelming! Your local shop has dozens, if not hundreds of options to choose from, but today we're going to narrow it down to a few key shapes and colors. 

Below you'll find links to our favorite worms and the gear we use to fish them. We've included color recommendations for each worm and favorite rigging options as well. The links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

CURLY TAIL WORMS...

•Zoom Magnum Ol Monster: https://bit.ly/2P5QZbq

Colors: Junebug, Plum, Green Pumpkin

•Zoom Ol Monster: https://bit.ly/2adPtjs

Colors: Candy Bug, Junebug, Plum

Netbait Baitfuel C Mac: https://bit.ly/43AETJ9

Colors: Junebug, Plum, Plum Apple

Xzone 11" Blitz: https://bit.ly/422SaJA

Colors: Junebug, Plum, Green Pumpkin

STRAIGHT TAIL WORMS...

•MissileBaits 6" Magic Worm: https://bit.ly/3T7dHgB

Colors: Junebug Dream, Missile Morning

•Netbait Baitfuel T Mac Worm: https://bit.ly/41rJOer

Colors: Bama Bug, Black Grape, Junebug

•Xzone Deception Worm: https://bit.ly/43YDE6x

Colors: Junebug, Plum, Sprayed Grass

•Magnum Baits Wormser: https://bit.ly/2XM1naf

Colors: Delta Dark Purple, Green Pumpkin

WACKY WORMS...

•Magnum Baits 10" Soft Stickbait: https://bit.ly/2KBhPWU

Colors: PNW, Junebug, Delta Dark Purple

CAROLINA RIG COMPONENTS...

Hook– Owner Offset Shank Wide Gap: https://bit.ly/3Cm7Jiq

Size: 5/0

Weight– Swagger Tungsten Carolina Barrel: https://bit.ly/3f14FNn

Size: 1/2 - 1 oz

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

Size: 4

Stopper– VMC Sinker Stop: https://bit.ly/38XLQd4

TEXAS RIG COMPONENTS...

Hook– Owner All Purpose Soft Bait: https://bit.ly/2QbbdRW

Size: 5/0

Weight– Swagger Tungsten Flipping: https://bit.ly/2X35Jtl

Size: 3/8 - 3/4 oz

Stopper– VMC Sinker Stop: https://bit.ly/38XLQd4

POWER SHOT COMPONENTS...

Hook– Owner Cover Shot HD: https://bit.ly/36Gunbf

Size: 1/0 - 2/0

Weight– Swagger Vader Pencil: https://bit.ly/3LeDf7Z

Size: 1/4 oz

WACKY RIG COMPONENTS...

Weightless– Gamakatsu Finesse Wide Gap: https://bit.ly/2aKGmHM

Size: 4/0 - 5/0

Weighted– Big Bite Baits Gamakatsu Wacky: https://bit.ly/3CowxbF

Size: 3/8 oz

Swinging– Frenzy Wack A Sack Jig: https://bit.ly/2oFduEq

Size: 4/0 

SHAKEY HEADS...

Small– Dirty Jigs Canterbury: https://bit.ly/2aFOs0V

Size: 3/16 oz

Medium– Owner Shakey Ultrahead: https://bit.ly/2iofJdg

Size: 1/4 oz

Magnum– Owner Magnum Shakey: https://bit.ly/2VlgJBA

Size: 5/8 oz

TEXAS/CAROLINA RIG COMBO...

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

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

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

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

SHAKEY HEAD COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Zodias 6'10" Med Heavy: https://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

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

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

Leader– Sunline Super FC (12 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

MAGNUM SHAKY HEAD COMBO...

Rod– 13 Fishing Envy Black 7'6" Heavy: https://bit.ly/3KtYZhv

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

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

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

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

Catch Fish All Day! Targeting Bass With High Sun And Hot Weather!

Come along for a fun day on the water as we adapt to high sun and hot temperatures! Watch closely as we run different patterns early and midday to adapt to the changing conditions. Its easy to continue catching fish throughout the day if you use the sun to your advantage and make the right adjustments!

This time of year a lot of anglers go fishing in the early morning and then head for home before the pleasure boats arrive and midday temperatures rise. Unfortunately for them, midday is often the best bite of the day! High temperatures and high sun push shallow bass into very predictable locations around heavy cover. Targeting shadows and overhead cover is a great way to catch these fish!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear we used throughout the day. We've included Matt's travel combos, as well as the exacts hooks, colors, etc... for the lures the guys had success with. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

*UNDERSPIN...*

Head– Dirty Jigs Tactical Finesse Underspin: https://bit.ly/3JOd8UY

Size: 1/4 oz

Bait#1 – Keitech 2.8" Fat Swing Impact: https://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl

Bait #2 – Xzone 3.5" Swammer: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Color: Electric Shad

*SOFT JERKBAIT...*

Bait– Xzone Whiplash Shad: https://bit.ly/3IpMKQo

Color: Electric Shad

Hook– Owner All Purpose Bait: https://bit.ly/2QbbdRW

Size: 4/0

*BAIT FINESSE BAITS...*

•Megabass Karashi: https://bit.ly/3LwMGS7

Color: GLX Frozen Pink

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

Color: Prism Shad

•Gamakatsu EWG Hook: https://bit.ly/2d07gvp

Size: 1

*TOPWATER...*

•Jackall Kaera: https://bit.ly/2Fz6SA3

Color: Glitter Hasu

•Evergreen Shower Blows 105: https://bit.ly/2zIkqUH

Color: Half Mirror Wakasagi

*TRAVEL TOPWATER/ALL AROUND COMBO...*

Rod– Megabass Valkyrie World Exp. 6'8" Medium: https://bit.ly/3J1gchq

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

Line– Sufix 131 Braid (30 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF

*TRAVEL WAKEBAIT/GLIDE BAIT COMBO...*

Rod– Megabass Valkyrie World Exp. 7'11" XH: https://bit.ly/3J1gchq

Reel– Shimano Tranx 300 (HG): https://bit.ly/2kYsvRw

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro (80 lb): https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Sunline Saltimate Mono (30 lb): https://bit.ly/3WqDIJp

*TRAVEL FLUKE CASTING COMBO...*

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

*Note… 5 Piece Version May Not Be Available*

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

Line– Sufix 131 Braid (40 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF

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

*UNDERSPIN SPINNING COMBO...*

Rod– Shimano Expride B 7' Medium: https://bit.ly/2osaj3q

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

Line– Power Pro Braid 15 lb: https://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader– Sunline Super FC 8 lb: https://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

Swimbaits And Topwater! Awesome Summer Bass Fishing!!

Come along for an awesome day on the water! The bite is on and the giants are biting! Tim is throwing swimbaits and topwater as Summer storms roll through and the fish can't resist! Watch how he works the baits and the tricks he uses to get extra distance on his casts to help target these Summer fish!

Who doesn't like a good swimbait bite in the middle of Summer?? What a fun day! Tim uses multiple baits in a rotation to maximize his time and get as many fish to bite as possible. From little Spotted Bass to giant Largemouth, and even a huge mystery fish, he's got them dialed!

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

THE SWIMBAITS...

•Megabass 6" Magdraft: https://bit.ly/2mc8bfK

Color: Borealis Shad

Other New Colors: Ghost Shad Solid, Pro Blue Chartreuse

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

Color: Blue Gizzard

THE TOPWATER...

•Evergreen Shower Blows 105: https://bit.ly/2zIkqUH

Color: Full Metal

THE UNDERSPIN...

Head– Tactical Mini Underspin: https://bit.ly/3JOd8UY

Size: 1/4 oz

Bait– Keitech 4" Easy Shiner: https://bit.ly/2bxJK6H

Color: Pro Blue Shiner

MAGDRAFT COMBO...

Rod– 13 Fishing Envy Black III: https://bit.ly/3KtYZhv

Model: 7'6" Medium Heavy

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

Line– Sufix 131 Braid (50 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF

Leader– Sufix Advanced Mono (15 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

BAIT FINESSE COMBO...

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

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

Line– Sunline Super FC 7 lb: https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

TOPWATER COMBO...

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

Model: Z Crank Elseil

Reel– Daiwa Steez 70 SV TW: https://bit.ly/3esUZjg

Line– Sufix 131 Braid (20 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF

Leader– Sufix Advanced Mono (12 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

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

Top 5 Baits For June Bass Fishing!

June is an amazing time to fish for bass! There are so many great techniques that can catch fish throughout the month of June, but these are our favorites! We're not just giving you the techniques to focus on for the coming month either, we're giving you our exact colors, sizes, and where we like to fish them! This is going to be a fun!

Whether you like to fish shallow or deep, there are exciting options for you this month! You can power fish, slow fish, throw big baits, throw tiny baits, there are a ton of options! If you're going to walk away from this video with anything, its that a Swinging Jig Head and a crankbait need to be in your line up if nothing else is!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits Matt discussed in the video. We've listed them in the order he discussed them and included our 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.

TOPWATER...

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

Colors: Mat Shad, Wagin Hasu, Gill

•Evergreen Shower Blows 105/125: http://bit.ly/2zIkqUH

Colors: Half Mirror Wakasagi, American Shad

SQUAREBILL CRANKBAITS...

•Spro Speed Demon: https://bit.ly/3XGWUC2

Colors: Laundry Matte, Old School Shad

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

Colors: BP Golden Shiner, American Shad

DEEP DIVING CRANKBAITS...

•Rapala DT 16: http://bit.ly/2BL0UYl

Colors: Live River Shad, Green Gizzard Shad

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

Colors: Mirrored Minnow, Summer Minnow

SWIMBAITS AND TERMINAL...

•Storm 3.5" Largo Shad: https://bit.ly/3vxP0NB

Colors: Albino Shad, Sexy Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

•Xzone 5.5 Swammer: http://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Colors: Electric Shad, Sexy Shad, Ghost Shad

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

Size: 5/0,  1/4 oz

•Tactical Bassin Underspin: https://bit.ly/3JOd8UY

Size: 3/8 oz

WOBBLE HEADS AND CREATURES...

•Xzone Adrenaline Craw: https://bit.ly/3ebTO5h

Colors: Junebug, TW Dark Junebug, Tilapia

•Dirty Jigs Pivot Point Football: http://bit.ly/2jOY1Ns

Sizes: 1/2 oz 4/0, 3/4 oz 5/0

SHAKY HEAD WORM...

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

Colors: Junebug, Black Grape

•Netbait BAITFUEL T Mac Worm: https://bit.ly/41rJOer

Colors: Junebug, Black Grape

•Dirty Jigs Canterbury Shaky: http://bit.ly/2aFOs0V

Size: 3/16 oz

BIG CURLY TAIL WORMS...

•Netbait C Mac 11" Worm: https://bit.ly/2OxtIzR

Colors: Junebug, Plum

•Xzone 11" Blitz Worm: https://bit.ly/422SaJA

Colors: Junebug, Plum 

BUDGET CRANKBAIT COMBO...

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

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

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

BUDGET SHAKEY HEAD COMBO...

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

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

Line– Sunline Super FC 12 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