Where Do Bass Go During The Fall Transition? ( And How To Catch Them )

Fall is fast approaching! If your fish are starting to disappear and you don't know why, you're not alone! As the nights get cooler the bass fishing changes over night. Bass transition toward their Fall patterns and many anglers are left wondering what happened. We're here to help!

The Fall Transition comes much earlier than most anglers realize. Its not a slow progression either, in most situations, bass will begin their movements overnight. One day you're on an awesome topwater bite, the next you can't find a fish. When this happens its time to step back and look at what is motivating these fish to move. Whether you're targeting shallow bass or deep, the bass' next movement is motivated by the baitfish's location. As the bait begins to gather, so will the bass.

If your fish are out deep, expect them to begin gathering on the best structures. Expect to find them on corners of creek channel bends, along long tapering points that break to deep water, and later you can expect them to transition toward the backs of deep coves. Shallow fish will abandon the scattered weeds in favor of thick weed clumps and hard structure. As the seasons progress these fish will begin bunching up along ambush points and pockets.

Below is a breakdown of the gear we recommend using during these conditions. We've included rigging components where applicable and even included our favorite colors for each technique. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

DEEP CRANKS...

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

Colors: Mirrored Minnow, Glass Minnow, DD Minnow

•Rapala DT 16 Crankbait: https://bit.ly/42ITxNr

Colors: Green Gizzard Shad, Helsinki Shad

SWIMBAIT...

•Bacca Burrito Swimbait (5" and 6"): https://bit.ly/3p5SkiW

Colors: Tactical Shad, Who Dat

SPOONS...

•Nichols Flutter Spoon: https://bit.ly/2ICAGKL

Colors: Purple Threadfin, Shattered Grass Silver Scale

OFFSHORE TOPWATER...

•Megabass Giant Dog X: https://bit.ly/2yU84eE

Colors: Sexy French Pearl, GP Pro Blue 2

SQUAREBILL CRANKBAITS...

•River2Sea Biggie Poppa: https://bit.ly/2ahCzvo

Colors: Abalone Shad, Mullet

•Jabber Jaw: https://bit.ly/3z7hVdH

Colors: Lucky Charm, Green Gizzard Shad

•Spro Baby Fat John 50: https://bit.ly/2V03giW

Colors: Matte Shad, Honey Shad

CHATTERBAIT...

•JackHammer Chatterbait: https://bit.ly/2popvj6

Size: 1/2 oz

Colors: Green Pumpkin Shad, Clear Water Shad

•Hog Farmer Spunk Shad 4.5: https://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Colors: Electric Shad, Sexy Shad

UNDERSPINS...

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

Size: 5/0, 1/4 oz

•Gamakatsu Underspin: https://bit.ly/3Hhy6cU

Size: 3/8 oz, 4/0

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

Size: 3/16 oz

UNDERSPIN SWIMBAITS...

•Keitech 4.8" Fat Swing Impact: https://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

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

Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Sexy Shad

JERKBAITS...

•Shimano World Minnow: https://bit.ly/3Fwg9F6

Colors: S Hasu, ST Chiayu

SOFT JERKBAITS...

Bait– Zoom Super Fluke: https://bit.ly/2aqys0H

Colors: Albino, Electric Shad

Hook– Gamakatsu Superline Wide Gap: https://bit.ly/2ac92XG

Size: 4/0

SHALLOW TOPWATER BAITS...

•Whopper Plopper 110: https://bit.ly/2bsPbQV

Colors: Bone, Loon

•Bobby's Perfect Frog: https://bit.ly/3rHCOsQ

Colors: Hot Mess, Grey Ghost

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

Colors: Glitter Hasu, Glitter Bluegill

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

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Summer Crankbaits That Keep Catching Fish During The Fall Transition!

The Fall transition is crankbait time! Today we're taking a quick look at some of the best baits for fishing through the transition as we approach Fall. As night time temperatures begin to drop, bass focus heavily on bait fish and these baits will help you capitalize! The best news is, this time of year doesn't require new baits, we'll show you how to adapt some of the baits you've already been fishing.

If you're not fishing crankbaits during this transition time, you're missing some of the easiest fish catches of the year. Bass are targeting baitfish from deep to shallow and covering water with a crankbait is an easy way to catch them. Focus your attention on baitfish colors with the occasional shad pattern mixed in, for the best success.

Below you'll find links to the baits discussed in the video. We've included our favorite colors for each lure, as well as some great rod and reel combos for fishing these lures effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

DEEP CRANKBAITS...

•Strike King 6XD: https://bit.ly/2ery44M

Colors: Sexy Blue Back Herring, Sexy Shad

•Rapala DT 16: https://bit.ly/42ITxNr

Colors: Green Gizzard Shad, Helsinki Shad

•Tactical DD75: https://bit.ly/37dclbX

Colors: Mirrored Minnow, Glass Minnow

SQUAREBILL CRANKBAITS...

•River2Sea Biggie Poppa: https://bit.ly/2ahCzvo

Colors: Abalone Shad, Mullet, I Know It

•13 Fishing Jabber Jaw: https://bit.ly/3z7hVdH

Colors: Black Back Shad, Lucky Charm

•Bill Lewis ATV 1.5: https://bit.ly/41o3ctj

Colors: Green Gizzard, Tennessee Shad

SHALLOW CRANKBAITS...

•SPRO Fat John 50: https://bit.ly/2V03giW

Colors: Mat Shad, Honey Shad, Citrus Shad

•Spro Little John: https://bit.ly/2dDfuqt

Colors: Matte Shad, Clear Chartreuse

•Rapala OG 4 Tiny: https://bit.ly/3A76zGi

Colors: Green Gizzard Shad, Live River Shad

LIPLESS CRANKBAIT...

•Jackall TN 60 & 70: https://bit.ly/2lqAwjh

Colors: RT Holo Bluegill, RT Scale Minnow, SG Threadfin

DEEP DIVING CRANKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis IMX Pro 906 CBR: https://bit.ly/2FQj6CZ

Reel– Shimano Tranx 200A HG: https://bit.ly/2Tv0yCy

Line– Sunline Crank FC 14 lb: https://bit.ly/3fohguC

SQUAREBILL CRANKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Megabass Levante Flat Side Special: https://bit.ly/2FdE3YY

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

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

BUDGET CRANKBAIT COMBO…

Rod– Shimano Intenza 7' Medium Glass: https://bit.ly/2QADLTq

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

Line– Sunline Super FC 14 lb: https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

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How To Catch Bass When Its HOT!

It's HOT outside! But that's good news for bass fishing! Hot temperatures put bass in predictable locations and we're going to show you how to target them! With just a few simple baits you can catch fish all through the heat of Summer!

Whether you prefer fishing shallow or offshore, Summer heat will help you catch more fish. Shallow fish move into shadows (we'll explain this in–depth in the video) and deep fish make room to let the giants feed. We target them during periods of high sun using large profile baits in likely locations. Summer fishing is easy once you apply this approach!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and equipment recommended in the video. We've even included our favorite colors for each bait. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

RELATED VIDEOS...

Wobble Head Jigs: https://youtu.be/VaemJazLEkA

PUNCHING BAITS...

•Netbait 4" Paca Slim Craw: https://bit.ly/3QhEpRe

Colors: Black Shadow Flare, Black/Blue, Tilapia Magic

•Big Bite Baits BFE: https://bit.ly/2Ce0tf7

Colors: Hematoma, Tilapia

PUNCHING COMPONENTS...

Hooks– Owner Jungle Wide Gap: https://bit.ly/2sBsR1Z

Size: 4/0

Weights– Swagger Tungsten Vader Flippin: https://bit.ly/2NjDYtV

Size: 1 oz - 1.5 oz

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

FROGS...

•Savage Gear DC Walker Frog: https://bit.ly/2VVjRVl

Colors: Gill, White, Olive Chartreuse

•Spro Bronzeye 65 Frog: https://bit.ly/2sz9Qje

Colors: Killer Gill, Nasty Shad, Natural

SWIMBAITS...

•River2Sea Tactical Wake 210: https://bit.ly/3aV6peA

Colors: Tactical Shad, Copper Carp, Chrome Gill

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

Colors: Pro Blue Chart, White Back Shad, Ghost Shad Solid

DEEP DIVING CRANKBAIT...

•Azuma Z Boss 22: https://bit.ly/2poLKUC

Colors: Grand Shad, Goldie Lox, Hot Mess

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

Colors: Chartreuse Blue, Summer Minnow, Metallic Shad

WOBBLE HEAD JIG...

Head– Pivot Point Football: https://bit.ly/2jOY1Ns

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

Bait #1– Xzone Adrenaline Craw: https://bit.ly/3ebTO5h

Colors: Junebug, TW Dark Junebug

Bait #2– Netbait 4" Paca Slim Craw: https://bit.ly/3QhEpRe

Colors: Junebug, Tilapia Magic

THE JIG...

Jig– Dirty Jigs 1/2 oz Pitchin': https://bit.ly/2amL3of

Color: The Go To

Trailer– Reaction Innovations Sweet Beaver: https://bit.ly/29W3RZW

Color: Green Pumpkin Red

WAKEBAIT COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Victory 7'10" Heavy: https://bit.ly/3f4tcEb

Model: SB Ranger

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

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

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

FROG COMBO...

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

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

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

DEEP CRANK COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis IMX Pro 968 CBR: https://bit.ly/2FQj6CZ

Reel– Shimano Tranx 200A HG: https://bit.ly/2Tv0yCy

Line– Sunline Crank FC 15 lb: https://bit.ly/3fohguC

BUDGET DEEP CRANK COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Intenza 7' Medium Glass: https://bit.ly/2QADLTq

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

Line– Sunline Super FC 15 lb: https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

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

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Summer Crankbait Tricks (Deep To Shallow) That Will Catch Bass In Your Lake!!

Crankbaits are "the deal" in Summer! They catch a lot of fish, they catch giant fish, and they're easy to use! Today we're showing you the best colors to catch big fish, the best body shapes for your lake, and where to fish these Crankbaits! You don't want to miss this!

When Matt starts off with "this is really simple", you know its going to be a good one! Almost 40 minutes of crankbait knowledge later and you'll have a "simplified" approach to Summer crankbait fishing! The knowledge nuggets Matt let's out about retrieves, color selection, hook design, and equipment are priceless, so pay close attention!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits Matt discusses in the video. We've included the guy's favorite colors for each, as well as the gear they use to fish them effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

IF YOU COULD ONLY HAVE ONE...

•Strike King 6XD: https://bit.ly/2ery44M

Color: Sexy Shad

BIG DEEP DIVERS…

•Azuma Z Boss 22: https://bit.ly/3J05uHl

Colors: Grand Shad, Hot Mess, Goldie Lox

•Azuma Z Boss 24: https://bit.ly/3oKifPk

Colors: Grand Shad, Hot Mess, Goldie Lox

•Strike King 10XD: https://bit.ly/2gHT4F0

Colors: Powder Blue Back Chart, Sexy Blue Back Herring

•Duel Hardcore BulletCrank: https://bit.ly/3gH0hGB

Colors: Blue Back Chart, Blueback Herring, Sexy Shad