Fall Bass Fishing! Full Day On The Water!

Come along for a day of crankbait fishing with Matt! It's time to "Burn Burn Burn Pause!!" Matt's exploring a stretch of the Tennessee River and he's catching fish! He starts the day expecting to throw a variety of baits but it becomes really obvious that the crankbait is king. Before you know it, that's all he's throwing!

When bass start gorging on shad and other bait fish in the Fall, the crankbait is hard to beat! On this day, Matt was catching fish on a variety of baits, but all the better bites came on the crank. From burning the Tactical DD on offshore structure for Smallmouth, to grinding a squarebill through the shallows for Largemouth, the bite revolved around a crankbait.

Below you'll find links to all the baits Matt used throughout the day, as well as the gear he used to fish them effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.


THE CRANKBAITS...

•Shimano Macbeth 50S: https://bit.ly/48m3ch1

Colors: Ghost Shad


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

Colors: Mirrored Minnow, Green Pumpkin Craw


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

Color: Laundry Matte


UNDERSPIN...

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

Weight: 1/4 oz


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

Color: Albino Shad


SOFT JERKBAIT...

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

Color: Smoke Pearl Laminate


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

Size: 4/0


TOPWATER...

•River2Sea Whopper Plopper 90: https://bit.ly/2bsPbQV

Color: Bone


MATT'S DEEP CRANK COMBO...

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

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

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


MATT'S SOFT JERKBAIT COMBO...

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

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

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

Leader– Maxima Ultragreen 15 lb: https://bit.ly/2ae97J9


SQUAREBILL CRANKBAIT COMBO...

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

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

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


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

BUYER'S GUIDE: Crankbait Fishing (Shallow, Deep, Lipless, Rods, Reels)

Today's Buyers Guide is all about crankbaits! When should you throw a deep diver? Which shallow runners hit what depths? Is one lipless crankbait better than another? Which rod should you throw a crankbait on? From cold water speed cranking baits, to wide wobbling Summer baits, we’re showing you our favorite crankbaits for every season!

Crankbait fishing is a giant category! You can stand in front of the crankbait wall at your local tackle shop and your head will spin as you try to figure out what to try next. Or, you can simply watch this video and let us show you exactly how we’ve narrowed it down over the years. We’re eliminating all the guess work and showing you the best of the best!

Below you'll find links to the exacts baits and gear discussed in the video. We've included our favorite sizes and colors for each, as well as the exact rods we throw them on. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 


PREVIOUS BUYER'S GUIDES... 

•$100 Rod And Reel Combos: https://youtu.be/n3AQnmNoUPQ

•$200 Rod And Reel Combos: https://youtu.be/YqWwjXJtkdo

•$500 Rod And Reel Combos: https://youtu.be/cAtbntQHpv4

•Ultra High End Rods And Reels: https://youtu.be/-4aUElWcGxw

•BFS (Bait Finesse) Buyer's Guide: https://youtu.be/xaEw2WvkgZA

•Dropshot Buyer's Guide: https://youtu.be/WwrrebYluSI


FAVORITE COMBO FOR MID-SIZE CRANKS...

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

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

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


FAVORITE COMBO FOR LARGE CRANKBAITS...

Rod– G LOOMIS IMX Pro 968C CBR: http://bit.ly/2og0BmK

Reel– Shimano Tranx 200 A (HG): http://bit.ly/2Tv0yCy

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


BEST ALL AROUND GLASS CRANKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Zodias 7'6" Medium Heavy Glass: https://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

Reel– Shimano Tranx 200 A (HG): http://bit.ly/2Tv0yCy

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


BUDGET ALL AROUND GLASS CRANKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Intenza 7'6" Medium Heavy Glass: http://bit.ly/2QADLTq

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

Line–Sunline Super FC (15 lb): http://bit.ly/2p7fxju


BUDGET SMALLER CRANKBAIT COMBO...

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

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

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


LIPLESS CRANKBAITS... 

•Lucky Craft LV 500: http://bit.ly/2aAUUbd

Colors: American Shad, Chartreuse Shad, Ghost Minnow


•Jackall TN 70: http://bit.ly/2lqAwjh

Colors: Ghost Minnow, RT Scale Minnow, SG Threadfin


•Cotton Cordell Super Spot: http://bit.ly/2y3K210

Color: Chrome Black, Chrome Blue, Royal Red


SQUAREBILL CRANKBAITS...

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

Colors: Abalone Shad, Gizzard Shad, Cold Blooded


•Lucky Craft 1.5: http://bit.ly/2BGxKPa

Colors: American Shad, BP Golden Shiner, Chartreuse Shad


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

Colors: Matte Shad, Honey Shad, Nasty Shad


MID DIVING CRANKBAITS...

•Rapala DT 8: http://bit.ly/2BL0UYl

Colors: Delta, Olive Green Craw, Live River Shad


•Jackall MushBob MR: https://bit.ly/3AYyKcB

Colors: Half Mirror Wakasagi, Kawashima Red Black


•Spro RkCrawler 55: http://bit.ly/2NFPA5t

Colors: Phantom Green, Red Crawfish, Olive Craw


SPEED CRANKING BAITS...

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

Colors: True Shad, Mirrored Minnow, DD Minnow


•Megabass Deep X 300: http://bit.ly/2sSQHpt

Colors: Sexy Ayu, PM Kisyu Ayu, FireCraw


•Megabass Deep Six: http://bit.ly/2A3clKP

Colors: Ito Wakasagi, MB Gizzard, Tora Zari


MAGNUM DEEP DIVING CRANKBAITS...

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

Colors: Grand Shad, Gold Digger, Goldie Lox


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

Colors: Green Gizzard Shad, Sexy Blue Back Herring


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

Best Crankbaits For Fall Bass Fishing!

Its time to dust off your crankbaits! Fall is prime time for crankbait fishing and today we're showing you our favorites! From deep to shallow, lipless to wide wobbling, these are our confidence baits for crankbait fishing in the Fall!

Crankbaits should be a staple in every angler's Fall arsenal. No matter what lake you call home, Bass are aggressively feeding this time of year and there is a crankbait that can trigger them into biting. We have multiple videos covering the different cranking techniques in Fall, today we want to help you build confidence in the baits you're using. Tim has separated Fall crankbaits into 4 categories and gives you his top choices from each category. These are baits we rely on day in and day out to consistently catch fish. 

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


DEEP DIVING CRANKBAITS...

•Rapala DT 16 or 20: http://bit.ly/2BL0UYl

Colors: Rootbeer Crawdad, Shad, Live River Shad


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

Colors: Mirrored Minnow, True Shad, Glass Minnow


•Megabass Deep Six: http://bit.ly/2A3clKP

Colors: Ito Wakasagi, MB Gizzard, Tora Zari


MID CRANKS...

•Megabass Super Z Z–2: https://bit.ly/3fsxn9G

Colors: Wild Craw, Mat Craw 2, Kasumi Ito


•Megabass Super Z–3: https://bit.ly/3HDg7wc

Colors: Kasumi Ayu, GP Skeleton Craw


•Spro RkCrawler 55: http://bit.ly/2NFPA5t

Colors: Phantom Green, Phantom Watermelon


SHALLOW SQUAREBILLS...

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

Colors: Abalone Shad, Gizzard Shad, TS Minnow


•Spro Little John 50: http://bit.ly/2dDfuqt

Colors: Chrome Olive, Copper Shad, Matte Shad


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

Colors: Citrus Nasty, Matte Shad, Honey Shad


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

Colors: Golden Shiner, Ghost Minnow, Chartreuse Shad


LIPLESS CRANKBAITS...

•Lucky Craft LV 500: http://bit.ly/2aAUUbd

Colors: American Shad, Ghost Minnow, Chartreuse Shad


•Jackall TN 70: http://bit.ly/2lqAwjh

Colors: Ghost Minnow, SG Threadfin


•Jackall TN 50: http://bit.ly/2lqAwjh

Colors: Ghost Minnow, RT Scale Minnow


BLADE BAITS...

•Damiki Vault: http://bit.ly/2rnO7e2

Size: 1/2 oz, 3/4 oz

Colors: Black Holo, Real Shad


•Megabass Dyna Response: http://bit.ly/2R7FlvL

Size: 1/2 oz

Colors: Ito Hiuo, Jukucho Shad


HOOK UPGRADES...

Round Bend– Owner ST-36: http://bit.ly/2cWpeyw

Tipped In Point– Gamakatsu EWG: http://bit.ly/2DCOlmV

Bladed– VMC Bladed Treble: http://bit.ly/2oqWODi

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

Sizes: 2, 3


FAVORITE CRANKBAIT COMBO...

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

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

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


SQUAREBILL COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Legend Tournament 7'2" Med Mod Glass: https://bit.ly/3Iow9KV

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

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


LIPLESS CRANKBAIT COMBO... 

Rod– G Loomis IMX Pro 845 CBR: http://bit.ly/2og0BmK

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

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

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


BUDGET CRANKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Intenza 7'6" MH Glass: http://bit.ly/2QADLTq

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

Line- Sunline Super FC (12 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

Summer Bass Fishing Tricks: Swimbaits and Crankbaits!

The bite is wide open! Come along as we catch fish on big swimbaits, crankbaits, and underspins! We're exploring where fish position on offshore and deep water structures in Summer, and putting the words to action on these Summer bass, as we catch them one after another!

A lot of anglers are intimidated by fishing offshore. Without the shoreline to cast toward it can be scary to move around in the open water searching for fish. But in reality, with decent mapping and a little confidence, its really easy to catch bass away from the bank. Matt teaches where these fish are positioning, then proves it by catching a pile of fish along the way. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits used in the video. We've included our favorite colors for each (the color we caught them on today listed first), as well as the gear and equipment we used to fish the baits effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 


UNDERSPIN... 

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

Colors: Sexy Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

Head- Cool Baits 1/4 oz Underspin: http://bit.ly/2boS7QA


CRANKBAIT... 

-Azuma Z Boss 22: http://bit.ly/2poLKUC

Colors: Grand Shad, Goldie Lox, Gold Digger


SWIMBAIT... 

-Bacca Burrito Swimbait (5"): https://bit.ly/3p5SkiW

Colors: Who Dat, Tactical Shad


SPOONS... 

-Nichols Lake Fork Flutter Spoon: http://bit.ly/2ICAGKL

Colors: Purple Threadfin, Gizzard Shad


-Nichols Mini Magnum Flutter Spoon: http://bit.ly/2IBHjx7

Colors: Lavender Shad, Bombshell Shad, Gizzard


SMALL UNDERSPIN COMBO... 

Rod- Megabass Dark Sleeper: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

Reel- Shimano Aldebaran 50 MGL (HG): http://bit.ly/2fdX1Uy

Line- Sunline FC 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm


BURRITO SWIMBAIT COMBO... 

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

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

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

Leader- Sunline FC100 20 lb: http://bit.ly/2O4UElB


CRANKBAIT COMBO... 

Rod- G Loomis IMX Pro 968 CBR: http://bit.ly/2og0BmK

Reel- Shimano Bantam MGL (XG): https://bit.ly/2H44yjG

Line- Sunline FC 15 lb: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm


BUDGET CRANKBAIT COMBO...

Rod- Shimano Intenza 7'6" MH Glass: http://bit.ly/2QADLTq

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