This Shallow Water Trick Catches GIANT Bass! (2 Bass For Over 20 lbs!!!) šŸ˜Ž

We're heading shallow! Come along as we search the shallows for bass that are making early moves toward the prespawn. SPOILER ALERT: IT WORKS!!! You're about to witness a beat down as we catch bass after bass, up to 11 lbs!!! This time of year can produce giants if you're willing to pursue them!

So many anglers forget to adapt with the seasons. We're constantly pushing the envelope and searching for fish that are moving ahead of the norm. In this case, it involved moving shallow despite cool conditions. It payed off in a huge way! We started off catching big bass with squarebills and paddle tail swimbaits, then ended it with GIANT BASS on chatterbaits!Ā 

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


SQUAREBILL CRANKBAITS...

ā€¢Rapala OG Rocco: https://bit.ly/3PHvNCI

Color: Chartreuse Black


ā€¢River2Sea Biggie Poppa: http://bit.ly/2ahCzvo

Color: I Know It


UNDERSPIN SWIMBAIT...

ā€¢Keitech 4.8" Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Colors: TW Ghost Shad, Electric Blue Chartreuse


ā€¢Owner 5/0 Flashy Swimmer: http://bit.ly/2e8O4Y7

Size: 1/4 oz


CHATTERBAITS...

ā€¢ZMan Jack Hammer 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2popvj6

Color: BHite Delight (Matt), Hite's Hot Craw (Tim)


ā€¢Hog Farmer Spunk Shad 5.5: http://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Color: Green Pumpkin ChartreuseĀ 


SQUAREBILL CRANKBAIT COMBO...

Rodā€“ G Loomis IMX Pro 855C JWR: http://bit.ly/2og0BmK

Reelā€“ Shimano Bantam MGL A (HG): https://bit.ly/2H44yjG

Lineā€“ Power Pro Maxcuatro 30 lb: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leaderā€“ Sunline Saltimate 16 lb: https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2


FAVORITE CHATTERBAIT COMBO...

Rodā€“ G Loomis IMX Pro 883C BJR: http://bit.ly/2QurcHi

Reelā€“ Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

Lineā€“ Power Pro Maxcuatro 50 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leaderā€“ Sunline Saltimate 16 lb: https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2


MATT'S CHATTERBAIT COMBO... (Matt used this combo to make due but it worked great and caught that 11lber with ease! Weā€™re very impressed!)

Rodā€“ Shimano Zodias 6'10" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

Reelā€“ Shimano Curado 70 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2apmDJt

Lineā€“ Power Pro Maxcuatro 30 lb: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leaderā€“ Sunline Saltimate 20 lb: https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2


BUDGET SQUAREBILL COMBO...

Rodā€“ St. Croix Mojo Glass 7'2" Medium: https://bit.ly/2YIxLy5

Reelā€“ Shimano SLX 150 (HG): http://bit.ly/2NfdOnk

Lineā€“ Sunline 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...Ā 

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

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Sight Fishing Tips And Shallow Water Tricks! + Jet Boat Tour!

Come along for a day on the water as we target shallow prespawn and spawning fish. Along the way we take a tour of the the completely redesigned jet boat, and cover some of the key information you need for ethical sight fishing during the spawn. If that's not enough, we end the day skipping docks with a swimbait!

The spawn is in full swing in much of the country. Its always a hot button issue full of heated debate about the ethics of fishing during the spawn. Our position is that in most of the country its legal, and if guys are going to do it, we'd like to see them doing it right. So today, in the midst of catching fish, Matt sits down and covers what you need to know about fish care, how to catch these big bass, and the baits he relies on to catch them quickly.Ā 

Below you'll find links to the baits Matt caught fish on today, as well as the gear he used. We've also included links to the baits he recommends for the spawn and the glasses he and Tim designed for this purpose. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.Ā 


SIGHT FISHING GLASSES...Ā 

-Eye Surrender TacticalBassin Glasses: https://bit.ly/3cLH0kl

Lense Colors For Sight Fishing: Amber, Copper


...TODAY'S BAITS...


SENKO...Ā 

Bait- Yamamoto 5" Senko: http://bit.ly/2axAmNS

Color: Green Pumpkin Black Flake

Hook- VMC Wacky Hook (Size 1): https://bit.ly/35Gtj31


CHATTERBAIT...Ā 

Bait- Zman Mini Max (3/8 oz): https://bit.ly/3tqztzi

Color: Pearl Ghost

Trailer- Big Bite Kamikaze SwimOn (3.75): https://bit.ly/2NkSdPV

Color: Pearl


SWIMBAIT...Ā 

-Bucca 6" Burrito Swimbait: https://bit.ly/3p5SkiW

Color: Who Dat


...SIGHT FISHING BAITS...


DROPSHOT...

Bait- Big Bite Smallie Smasher: http://bit.ly/2ZpCOCY

Colors: Grn Pump Org Blk Purp Prl Bl

Hook- Owner Mosquito Light (Size 1): http://bit.ly/2zQVKx3

Weight- Swagger Tear Drop (3/16 oz): http://bit.ly/2V2B63h


JIG...Ā 

Jig- Dirty Jigs Pitchin Jig: http://bit.ly/2amL3of

Colors: Magic Craw, Warmouth, BluegillĀ 

Trailer- Netbait 4" Paca Slim: http://bit.ly/2M5cuGF

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Okeechobee FlareĀ 


BLUEGILL SWIMBAITS...Ā 

-Savage Gear 4" Jig Hook Bluegill: https://bit.ly/2xx1zjH

Colors: Bluegill, Ghost Gill

-Savage Gear Line Through Bluegill: https://bit.ly/3pCRab7

Colors: Bluegill, Ghost Gill

-13 Fishing Gill Wedge: https://bit.ly/3pzDsbX

Colors: Natural Sunfish, Natural Gill


JET BOAT TOUR VIDEO: https://youtu.be/zv5Wp7m_0W8


SENKO COMBO...Ā 

Rod- Shimano Expride 6'10" medium: https://bit.ly/32IrXqE

Reel- Shimano Aldebaran MGL HG: http://bit.ly/2uQ4oH8

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


SWIMBAIT COMBO...Ā 

Rod- Shimano Expride 8' Extra Extra Heavy: https://bit.ly/32IrXqE

Reel- Shimano Tranx 300 (HG): http://bit.ly/2kYsvRw

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

Leader- Sunline FC-100 (30 lb): http://bit.ly/2O4UElB


BUDGET-FRIENDLY SENKO COMBO...Ā 

Rod- Shimano Intenza 7'1" Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2QADLTq

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

Line- Suline 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...Ā 

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

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5 Fishing Mistakes We All Make! (And How To Avoid Them)

Don't be the guy who misses his shot at a big bass this year! These mistakes are costing you fish! If you change these habits you'll begin catching more fish right away. Subtle details make a huge difference, especially around shallow water. Bass are coming up from deeper water and they're leery of the shallows. Make these adjustments and see the difference for yourself.Ā 

From accidentally slamming locker lids to muddying up the shallows, we all make mistakes in the Spring. This video isn't about bashing the mistakes, its about showing you better ways to operate so you can begin catching more fish on your next trip. Matt highlights the negatives, then provides a solution for each, and even includes some baits that will help you along the way.Ā 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits he discussed in the video. We've included favorite colors, sizes, and rigging for each. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.Ā 


SENKO...Ā 

Bait- Yamamoto 5" Senko: http://bit.ly/2axAmNS

Color: Green Pumpkin Black Flake

Hook- Gamakatsu EWG (3/0): http://bit.ly/2d07gvp


SHAKY HEAD...Ā 

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

Colors: Tilapia, Bama Bug, Junebug

Head- Dirty Jigs Canterbury Shakey (1/8 oz): http://bit.ly/2aFOs0V


FINESSE JIG...Ā 

Jig- Dirty Jigs Finesse Jig (3/8 oz): http://bit.ly/2eJinXo

Colors: The Go To, Green Pumpkin Craw, Magic Craw Swirl

Trailer- Netbait Paca Chunk: http://bit.ly/2d8mIXx

Colors: Green Pumpkin Blue, Green Pumpkin, Tilapia Magic


UNDERSPIN SWIMBAIT...Ā 

Bait- Keitech 4.8" Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

Hook- Owner Flashy Swimmer (5/0): http://bit.ly/2e8O4Y7


SQUAREBILL...Ā 

Bait- River2Sea Biggie (Poppa): http://bit.ly/2ahCzvo

Colors: Cold Blooded, Delta Craw


TOPWATER POPPER...Ā 

Bait- Megabass Pop Max: http://bit.ly/2qqfmm1

Colors: Gill, Secret Gill, Pumpkinseed


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...Ā 

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

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Running Rapids And Catching Fish - Ultra Shallow Jet Boat River Fishing!

"ITS GOING TO SPOOL ME!!" Matt yells over the sound of the rushing river! Tim can't stop laughing as he watches the chaos unfold! Come along as we break in the new jet boat and run rapids in an ultra-shallow river full of CLEAR WATER, JAGGED ROCKS and BIG FISH! Ā 

When it comes to fishing we've got a pretty good handle on it, but when it comes to running boats in inches of water above jagged rocks in white water rapids, we're clueless! Watch the chaos unfold as we explore this river, lose our batteries, crash into rocks, and catch some fish along the way!

Below you'll find links to all the baits we had rigged for our day on the water. We've included the exact weights, sizes, and colors. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.


Mattā€™s Swimbait...Ā 

Head- Dirty Jigs Guppy 1/8 oz: http://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

Bait- Keitech 2.8 Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Color: TW Pro Blue


Mattā€™s Crankbaits...Ā 

-Megabass Super-Z Z2: https://bit.ly/3fsxn9G

Color: Kasumi Ito

-Rapala Countdown (Size 7): https://bit.ly/2U3PwFx

Color: Silver


Timā€™s Swimbait...Ā 

Head- Guppy Head 3/16 oz: http://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

Bait- Keitech 3.5" Easy Shiner: http://bit.ly/2bxJK6H

Color: SunGill


Timā€™s Spinner...Ā 

Bait- Blue Fox Flash Spinner: https://bit.ly/3qAVlqb

Color: Blue Shad


Mattā€™s Light Combo...Ā 

Rod- Shimano Expride 6'10" Medium Light: http://bit.ly/2osaj3q

Reel- Shimano Ultegra 1000: https://bit.ly/2PeNvUH

Line- Sunline Super FC 6 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju


Mattā€™s Medium Combo...Ā 

Rod- St. Croix Victory 7'1" Medium: https://bit.ly/2RPMkfV

Reel- Shimano Vanford 2500: https://bit.ly/2PDlKlB

Line- Sunline SX1 Braid 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2tn8EzQ

Leader- Sunline Super FC 7 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju


Timā€™s Light Combo...Ā 

Rod- Shimano Zodias 7'6" Light: https://bit.ly/2jOUXAO

Reel- Shimano Vanford 2500: https://bit.ly/2PDlKlB

Line- Sunline Super FC 5 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju


Timā€™s Medium Combo...Ā 

Rod- G Loomis NRX+ 852S JWR: https://bit.ly/2dX9zjv

Reel- Shimano Stella 2500: http://bit.ly/2U8Pkzg

Line- Sunline Super FC 6 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju


WANT TACTICALBASSIN GEAR AND CUSTOM LURES?Ā 

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...Ā 

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

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