Cold Muddy Water Fishing Tips! (On The Water)

Has your water turned cold? Don't give up! Cold and muddy water is a Winter angler's nemesis, but you can still catch fish! Come along for a day on the water as Tim faces these difficult conditions but finds unique areas where the mud works to his advantage.

Muddy water is great in Spring but it can make fishing really tough in Winter. If the entire lake has turned to mud, there isn't much you can do about it. Thankfully, on this day the muddy water was still pumping into the lake and Tim was able to find clear water/muddy water seams. These are prime areas to target quality fish under tough conditions and Tim took full advantage.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear Tim used throughout the day. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

TUBE...

•Big Bite Baits Tour Tube: https://bit.ly/32e23VR

Color: Green Pumpkin Purple Copper Flake

•Xzone Goby Tube Head: https://bit.ly/3hV3cPE

Size: 3/8 oz

ALABAMA RIG...

Rig– HogFarmer Tactical Mini Flex (Bladed): https://bit.ly/3uwY6Md

Baits– Keitech 3.8" Fat Swing Impact: https://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Colors: Threadfin Shad

Heads– Dirty Jigs Matt Allen Swimbait: http://bit.ly/29RrTYN

Size: 1/8 - 3/16 oz

Dummy Baits– Damiki 3" Armor Shad: http://bit.ly/2KtPDAT

Colors: American Shad

UNDERSPIN...

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

Size: 1/4 oz

Bait– Keitech 3.5" Easy Shiner: https://bit.ly/2bxJK6H

Color: TW Pro Blue

TUBE COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Zodias 6'10" Medium: https://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

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

Line– Sunline Super FC (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

A RIG 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– Sufix Advance (20 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

UNDERSPIN COMBO...

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

Reel–Daiwa Tatula SV TW 70: https://bit.ly/3ZcBbCZ

Line– Sunline Super FC (7 lb): https://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... 

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The Tube Fishing Trick Nobody Knows! This Really Is The Deal!!

Tubes are the forgotten lure! The Tube shouldn't just be back in your arsenal, it should be front and center as we head toward Summer! We have some key tricks that we use with tubes to take them from being a great bait, to an almost magical fish producer. You don't want to miss this!

So many anglers used to catch fish with a tube,  or tube jig, but have stopped throwing it. Most never realized the bait's true potential before slowly forgetting about it. Today we're going to fix that! Matt starts with the basics of how to catch bass with tubes but it isn't long before he gives up the key that makes a tube a better bait then nearly every other finesse presentation!

Below you'll find links to all the baits, heads, and gear Matt discussed in the video. We've included our favorite sizes and colors where applicable as well. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

FLIPPING TUBE...

•Big Bite Baits Tour Flipper: https://bit.ly/3htKA6h

Colors: 1099, Green Pumpkin, Black Blue Silver

TOURNAMENT TUBES...

•Dry Creek 3.5": http://bit.ly/2cJwI6r

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Green Pumpkin Purple Copper Flake

•Gitzit Fat Tube 3.5": http://bit.ly/2MLZIZR

Colors: Brown Craw Salt and Pepper, Green Craw Salt and Pepper

FULL BODY/DOUBLE DIP TUBES... 

•Big Bite Baits Tour Tube: http://bit.ly/32e23VR

Colors: Green Pumpkin Blue, Green Pumpkin Purple Copper Flake

•STH 4" Finesse Tube: https://bit.ly/3aU0oeU

Colors: Juvenile Goby, Dark Melon Purple, Ten Point

•Savage Gear Goby Tube: https://bit.ly/33QGXzy

Colors: Light Pumpkin Blk Purp, Green Pumpkin, Crawfish

FINESSE TUBES... 

•STH 2.5" Finesse Tube: https://bit.ly/3aU0oeU

Colors: Juvenile Goby, Dark Melon Purple, Ten Point

•Xzone 2.75" X Tube: https://bit.ly/3oEN87D

Colors: Gobie Punch, Big G Gobie, 5 Large

TUBE HEADS...

•Xzone 60 Degree Tube Jig Head: https://bit.ly/3jCHmR8

Size: 1/4 oz

•Xzone Goby Tube Jig Head: https://bit.ly/3hV3cPE

Size: 3/8 oz - 1/2 oz

•Freedom Tackle Tube Jig Heads: https://bit.ly/3OX4GnS

Sizes: 2/0 Hook

•Blade Runner Inhaler Head: https://bit.ly/2NX7nYr

Size: 1/0 Hook

G LOOMIS TUBE COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis NRX+ 872S JWR: https://bit.ly/2dX9zjv

Reel– Shimano Twin Power FD 3000: https://bit.ly/3df3hX5

Line– Power Pro 10 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

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

ST. CROIX TUBE COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Legend Elite 7'6" Medium: http://bit.ly/2pjJWMA

Reel– Shimano Twin Power FD 3000: https://bit.ly/3df3hX5

Line– Power Pro V2 10 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

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

ZODIAS TUBE COMBO...

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

Reel– Shimano Vanford 2500: https://bit.ly/2gu84t7

Line– Power Pro 10 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader– Sunline Super FC 7 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 Fishing Tricks You Need To Try!

Catching fish with finesse techniques can be really easy! But what about when its not? Subtle differences have huge impacts on these presentations. Today we're covering the baits and modifications that we use to consistently catch fish throughout the Winter months. 

These aren't your every day finesse tricks! These are the fine details that make a difference in our personal fishing. From which jig head should go in each tube, to the ned rig with the most natural action. We rely on these subtle differences to give us the upper hand every time we hit the water. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits Matt discusses in the video. We've also included links to Matt's favorite finesse rods as well as some longer budget options to help you tip watch the next time you go fishing. All the links go to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

SMALL SWIMBAIT...

•Keitech 2.8" Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Color: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

•Dirty Jigs Guppy Head: http://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

Size: 1/8 oz, 1/0 Hook

DROPSHOT...

Bait– Netbait STH Lollipop: https://bit.ly/3zVbE7B

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Shiner, Killer G

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

Size: 2

Weight– Swagger Tungsten: http://bit.ly/2UY7cgx

Size: 1/4 oz

TUBES...

•Netbait STH 4" Finesse Tube: https://bit.ly/3zAsnf6

Color: Green Pumpkin, Dark Melon Purple

Head– Xzone Goby Head: https://bit.ly/3hV3cPE

Size: 1/2 oz

•Netbait STH 2" Tube: https://bit.ly/3zAsnf6

Colors: Juvenile Goby, Ten Point

Head– Blade Runner Inhaler: https://bit.ly/2NX7nYr

Size: 1/8 oz, 1/0 Hook

•Dry Creek Tournament Tube: http://bit.ly/2cJwI6r

Colors: Old Ugly, Crazy Eddie, Green Pumpkin

Head– Xzone 60 degree Head: https://bit.ly/3jCHmR8

Size: 1/4 oz

NED RIG...

•Zman Finesse TRD: http://bit.ly/2hs4RtR

Color: Green Pumpkin Goby

•Xzone Ned Zone: http://bit.ly/2mRiYhF

Color: Violet Secret

•Missile Baits Ned Bomb: http://bit.ly/2XCOGwd

Color: MM3, PB&J

NED HEADS...

•ZMan Ned Lockz HD: http://bit.ly/2kIgRYK

Size: 1/10 oz

•Swagger Tungsten Flanders: http://bit.ly/2KcIB6M

Size: 1/10 oz

HIGH END FINESSE COMBO...

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

Reel– Shimano Stella FK 2500: https://bit.ly/38LaK2u

Line– Sunline SX1 10 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2tn8EzQ

Leader– Sunline Super FC 6 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

MID PRICED FINESSE COMBO...

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

Reel– Shimano Vanford 3000: https://bit.ly/2gu84t7

Line– Power Pro 10 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader– Sunline Super FC 6 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BUDGET FINESSE COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Mojo Bass 7'6" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/3UFPcaO

Reel– Shimano Miravel 2500: https://bit.ly/3QZnwL5

Line– Sunline Super FC 7 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

Tube Fishing Tricks - How To Catch More Bass Right Now!

The tube is the forgotten bait! Most of us great up throwing them but many anglers don't even think to throw them anymore. If you're guilty of abandoning the tube, its time to change your ways! Tube jigs, finesse tubes, tube baits, whatever you call them... these baits are fish catchers every day of the year and today we're showing you how we dial them in to catch bigger bass no matter where we go!

Whether you're flipping heavy cover in the South, fishing deep points in the West, or chasing Smallmouth on flats in the North, the tube should have a permanent place in your arsenal. These adaptable baits will catch fish in virtually every situation. Even if they're not a mainstay in your arsenal, when the going gets tough you can rely on a tube to put fish in the boat. The key to these baits is understanding when to switch between the different styles and rigging options to keep catching fish. 

Below you'll find a breakdown of the exact baits and heads we use when fishing a tube. We've included the exact sizes, weights, and colors we fish in each situation. We've also included some of our favorite tube fishing gear. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

TOURNAMENT TUBES... 

-Dry Creek 3.5": http://bit.ly/2cJwI6r

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Green Pumpkin Purple Copper Flake

-Gitzit Fat Tube 3.5": http://bit.ly/2MLZIZR

Colors: Brown Craw Salt and Pepper, Green Craw Salt and Pepper

FLIPPING TUBES...

-Big Bite Tour Flipper: https://bit.ly/3htKA6h

Colors: 1099, Green Pumpkin, Black Blue Silver

FULL BODY/DOUBLE DIP TUBES... 

-STH 4" Finesse Tube: https://bit.ly/3aU0oeU

Colors: Juvenile Goby, Dark Melon Purple, Ten Point

-Big Bite Baits Tour Tube: http://bit.ly/32e23VR

Colors: Green Pumpkin Blue, Green Pumpkin Purple Copper Flake

-Savage Gear Goby Tube: https://bit.ly/33QGXzy

Colors: Light Pumpkin Blk Purp, Green Pumpkin, Crawfish

FINESSE TUBES... 

-STH 2.5" Finesse Tube: https://bit.ly/3aU0oeU

Colors: Juvenile Goby, Dark Melon Purple, Ten Point

NED TUBES...

-Savage Gear Ned Goby: https://bit.ly/313ewAq

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Mud Bug

-Z Man TRD Tubez: http://bit.ly/2DbJB8s

Colors: Drews Craw, Green Pumpkin

TUBE HEADS... 

-Blade Runner Inhaler Head: https://bit.ly/2NX7nYr

Size: 1/0 or 2/0 Hook

-Freedom Tackle Tube Jig Heads: https://bit.ly/3OX4GnS

Sizes: 2/0 Hook

-Bite Me Flat Eye Tube Head: http://bit.ly/2diyVXK

Sizes: 3/16, 1/4 oz

-Bite Me Tackle Big Dude Jr: https://bit.ly/3w0dzEO

Sizes: 3/8 oz

-Bite Me Tackle Big Dude Goby Head: http://bit.ly/2CV3o7S

Sizes: 3/8 and 1/2 oz

G LOOMIS TUBE COMBO... 

Rod- G Loomis NRX+ 872S JWR: https://bit.ly/2dX9zjv

Reel- Shimano Twin Power FD 3000: https://bit.ly/3df3hX5

Line- Power Pro 15 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

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

ST. CROIX TUBE COMBO... 

Rod- St. Croix Legend Elite 7'6" Medium: http://bit.ly/2pjJWMA

Reel- Shimano Sustain FJ 3000: https://bit.ly/3BQLlNP

Line- Power Pro 15 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

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

MEGABASS TUBE COMBO...

Rod- Megabass Orochi XX 7'4" Enforcer: http://bit.ly/2XkVoej

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

Sunline SX1 16 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2tn8EzQ

Leader- Sunline Super FC 8 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BUDGET TUBE COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano SLX 7' Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2AdvIC1

Reel- Shimano Sahara FI 2500: http://bit.ly/2XhhM43

Line- Sunline Super FC 8 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