Dropshot Fishing For Summer Bass! (Swimbait And Topwater Bites Too)

Come along for an awesome Summer day on the water! We're catching fish on swimbaits and topwater, but the real fish catcher today is the dropshot. When finesse is what the fish want, you hunker down and catch them with it! Watch Tim and Wes adapt to changing conditions and dial in an awesome pattern!

Some of the fish are active and willing to chase, but many are holding tight to cover. Once we realize these fish don't want to leave the comfort of their grass beds, we really start to catch them! The Dropshot is a very effective technique, especially when adapted for fishing around cover. 

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

TOPWATER...

•Reaction Innovations Vixen: https://bit.ly/2rp11nr

Colors: Silver Shiner, Bone

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

Colors: Bone

SWIMBAITS...

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

Color: Pro Blue Chartreuse

•Megabass 3" Dark Sleeper: https://bit.ly/2TyR1GT

Color: Wakasagi

DROPSHOT WORM...

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

Colors: Missile Morning, John's Juice

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

Size: 1/0

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

Size: 1/4 oz

DROPSHOT MINNOW...

Bait– Xzone Finesse Slammer: https://bit.ly/2TJt7L8

Color: Perch

Hook– Owner Mosquito Light: https://bit.ly/2zQVKx3

Size: 2

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

Size: 1/4 oz

STICK BAIT...

Bait– Yamamoto 5" Senko: https://bit.ly/2axAmNS

Color: Green Pumpkin Black Flake

Hook– Hayabusa Weedless Wacky: https://bit.ly/3UjDZx0

Size: 1/0

Band– VMC Crossover Rings: https://bit.ly/3w0NYdz

TIM'S DROPSHOT COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis NRX+ 822 DSR: https://bit.ly/2RB0oJP

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

Line– Sunline SX1 (12 lb): https://bit.ly/2tn8EzQ

Leader– Sunline Super FC (6 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

TIM'S MAGDRAFT COMBO...

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

Reel– Shimano Metanium DC (HG): https://bit.ly/2qrSZvs

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro (50 lb): https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

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

BUDGET TOPWATER COMBO...

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

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

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro 40 lb: https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

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

8 Crazy Topwater Lures That Actually Catch Fish!

From crazy contraptions to GIANT poppers, these obscure topwater lures really work! We all love throwing topwater but the same old baits can get mundane. If you're looking for something new, look no further than these unique lures to catch your next topwater bass!

We all have our favorite topwater lures. From the Shower Blows to the Whopper Plopper there are a handful of tried and true lures that should be in every angler's box. But what about the baits most anglers have overlooked? Are any of those baits worth throwing? You better believe it!

Below you'll find links to all 8 of these unique topwater lures. We've also included a couple budget friendly rod and reel combos to help you throw them. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

THE BAITS...

•Teckel Blade Waker: https://bit.ly/2DuYZxU

Colors: Silver Shiner, Pearl White, Bluegill

•ZMan HellRaizer: https://bit.ly/3P0vseM

Colors: Purple Death, Scaly Shad, Ghost Gill

•CAST OG: https://bit.ly/3Vocwuw

Colors: Herring, Ether

•Megabass I Loud: https://bit.ly/3bjDxaF

Colors: MG Smelt Wakasagi, Wagin Hasu 3

•Jackall PikuPiku: https://bit.ly/399wl59

Colors: Lively Shad, Glitter Secret Bait

•Damiki Umpa BFS Popper: https://bit.ly/42XSQkD

Colors: Ghost minnow, Mossy Shad, Bone

•GRatt Proper Buzz: https://bit.ly/40QLsW0

Colors: Ghost Minnow, Bone

•River2Sea Bubble Walker 128: https://bit.ly/2e0PZOY

Colors: Sooner, Abalone Shad, Bluegill

BAIT FINESSE TOPWATER COMBO...

Rod– Megabass P5 "Bait Finesse": https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

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

Line– Sufix 832 8 lb: https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

ALL AROUND TOPWATER COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 6'10" Medium: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

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

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro 40 lb: https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

BUDGET TOPWATER COMBO...

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

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

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro 40 lb: https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

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

Frog Fishing Tricks – 5 Modifications That Catch More Fish!!

Frog Fishing Is Awesome! These Tricks Make It Even Better! Its topwater time and today we're showing you some of our favorite frog modifications to catch more fish with a frog. From rattles, to body styles, to weights and more... these are the tricks you can use to make your frog stand out and get more bites!

Heavy cover frog fishing will blow your mind! The first time a bass explodes through cover to get your frog, you're hooked for life. Traditionally, frogs didn't have a great hookup ratio but we've learned how to change that through years of trial and error. Today we're showing you all the simple tricks you can use to get more bites and catch more fish. 

Below you'll find links to our favorite frogs by style, as well as the components we use to modify them, and the rods we fish them with. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

FAVORITE FROGS BY STYLE...

Open Water– River2Sea Bully Wa 2: https://bit.ly/2axyR2a

Colors: Little Allen, Ghost, TW Bluegill

All Around– Bobby's Perfect Frog: https://bit.ly/3rHCOsQ

Colors: Hot Mess, Pine Frog, Bluegill

Straight Retrieve– SPRO Flappin Frog: https://bit.ly/37ljzM8

Colors: Albino, Nasty Shad, Killer Gill

Poppin– Jackall Gavacho: https://bit.ly/2L7KsWS

Colors: White, Black Gill, Chart Strike Gill

Small– Jackall Kaera: https://bit.ly/2Fz6SA3

Colors: Glitter Hasu, Glitter BlueGill

Oversize– Spro King Daddy: https://bit.ly/2h0LCYd

Colors: Killer Gill, Navy Seal

Bladed– Spro Blade Frog 65: https://bit.ly/3MEGiGk

Colors: Killer Gill, Natural Green

Plopping– Teckel Sprinker: https://bit.ly/2rmnqSI

Colors: Bone, Hologram Bone, Pearl White

BRAID FOR FROG FISHING...

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

Smooth Line– Sufix 131 (65 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF

Small Frog Line– Power Pro V2 Super Slick (50 lb): https://bit.ly/3vSwa6Z

BLADE MODIFICATION COMPONENTS...

Blades– Owner Flashy Swimmer Replacement Kit: https://bit.ly/429YXk7

Screw– Owner CPS Spring (Medium): https://bit.ly/2b2YgDf

Split Ring– Owner Hyperwire (Size 4): https://bit.ly/2v8ArBX

JIG RATTLES...

Glass– Harline 5MM: https://bit.ly/2ttLkMF

Plastic– Skirts Unlimited: https://bit.ly/3xro58S

External– R2S Phat Frog Kit: https://bit.ly/45BefRL

FAVORITE FROG FISHING COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 7'3" Extra Heavy: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

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

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

"BANG FOR THE BUCK" FROG FISHING COMBO...

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

Reel– Shimano Tranx 150 (HG): https://bit.ly/42eFij3

Line– Power Pro Braid (65 lb): https://bit.ly/2aFg46b

SMALL FROG COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Legend Tournament 7'4" Heavy: https://bit.ly/3Iow9KV

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

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

BUDGET FROG FISHING COMBO...

Rod– Shimano SLX 7'2" Heavy: https://bit.ly/2mGp1Vc

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

Line– Power Pro Braid (65 lb): https://bit.ly/2aFg46b

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