Summer Bass Fishing: Where Bass Go And How To Catch Them!

Summer fishing is amazing when you know where to go! As temperatures rise, bass follow very predictable patterns. Once you know where to find them, its easy to catch fish! Even when Summer temperatures are at their highest, bass behavior can be predicted and you can keep catching fish despite the heat. Quit struggling this Summer and start catching fish! 

If you don't know where to look, Summer fishing seems like a lost cause. The bass have separated into two distinct schools and they're not in any of your favorite fishing holes. The first goes shallow into cover and the second heads out to main lake structures. The shallow fish are fun because you can target them with a variety of power fishing techniques. The fish on outside structures group up around current when available and hard bottom when the water is calm. These fish can be caught on a variety of lures and tend to feed in aggressive "bite windows". 

Below you'll find links to our "Top Baits For June" video, as well as the key baits we discussed in the video. We've also included details on size and color for each lure, as well as some great budget-friendly rod and reel combos for fishing these baits affectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each. 

RELATED VIDEO…

Top 5 Baits For June: https://youtu.be/neQt66XlZ1s

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

BUDGET WOBBLE HEAD/BIG WORM COMBO...

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

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

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

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... 

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