Don't Miss These 5 Overlooked Topwater Baits! They're Amazing!!

We all dream about topwater strikes! These baits will get you bit! From the standard topwater tricks, to overlooked baits you've likely never heard of, Matt is showing you everything you need to be prepared to catch bass on topwater! Let's go!!

Topwater fishing is amazing! From poppers to walking baits, wake baits to buzz baits, it's hard not to dream about your next topwater bite. However, when other anglers are throwing the same baits as you, it can get tough in a hurry! There are key baits that you need to throw every year, but there are also some hidden gems that no one is using.

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

WALKING BAITS...

•Evergreen Shower Blows (SB 105): http://bit.ly/2zIkqUH

Colors: Full Metal, Bone, Skeleton Chartreuse

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

Colors: Sexy French Pearl, Sexy Shad, Wagin Hasu 2

POPPERS...

•Megabass Pop X: https://bit.ly/3i9T3sg

Colors: Aurora Reaction, GG Deadly Black Shad, Gill

•Duo Realis Popper 64: https://bit.ly/4a1hoMQ

Colors: Ghost Gill, Ghost Minnow, Prism Smelt

WAKEBAITS...

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

Colors: Copper Carp, Tactical Shad, Golden Shiner

•Baitsanity Antidote TUG: https://bit.ly/3Y0MhtS

Colors: Dark Bluegill, Bone, Metallic Trout

HOLLOW BODY FROG...

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

Colors: Glitter Hasu, Glitter Bluegill, White

•Scum Frog Launch Frog: https://bit.ly/3rOYQIF

Colors: Bluegill, Dusk, Shad

BUZZBAIT...

•Dirty Jigs Skirtless Buzz (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2WJ85R3

Colors: Black, Red, Silver

•D&M Easy Roller (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2SCqcmj

Colors: Night Stalker, Red Bug, White Shad

OVERLOOKED TOPWATER BAITS...

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

Colors: Silver Shiner, Pearl White, Bluegill

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

Colors: Lively Shad, Lively Wakasagi

•Snagproof Zoo Pop: https://bit.ly/484SzxL

Colors: Bloody Shad, Dark Gill, Bone

•Nomad Chug Norris: https://bit.ly/3wn1zRJ

Colors: Hollow Ghost Shad, Bone

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

Colors: Ghost Gill, Ghost Shad, Chrome

MATT'S FAVORITE TOPWATER COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis GLX 7' Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/3PmpCqj

Model: 853C MBR

Reel– Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (40 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Sufix Advance (17 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

MID PRICED TOPWATER COMBO...

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

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

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

Leader– Sufix Advance (14 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

BUDGET TOPWATER COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Bass X 7'1" Medium Fast: https://bit.ly/2r0xWAs

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

Line– Sufix 832 (30 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Sufix Advance (14 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

Chatterbait VS Swim Jig !! Shallow Water Bass Fishing!

The chatterbait and swim jig are both awesome! Come along for a fun day of fish catching in shallow water! Both the swim jig and the chatterbait are proven fish catchers, but a lot of anglers struggle to understand when to use each style. Today Matt is focusing on these two baits, as well as a frog, to target fish around shallow cover.

For us, the choice between these proven shallow water options is the cover you're fishing around (or through). The chatterbait has amazing drawing power, can cover water quickly, and can be fished erratically. However, it struggles in thick vegetation. The swim jig doesn't have nearly the drawing power, but makes up for it in ability. A swim jig can go anywhere, fish through anything, and gets BIG bites! Add in a frog for good measure and you've got a proven system for shallow water fishing!

Below you'll find links to all the baits and gear we used to target these fish. We've included the exact sizes and colors for each, along with rods and reels Matt used to get these fish out of cover. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

CHATTERBAIT...

Bait– Jack Hammer Chatterbait (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2popvj6

Color: Green Pumpkin Shad

Trailer– Hog Farmer Spunk Shad 4.5: http://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Color: Ghost Minnow

NO JACK SWIM JIG...

•Dirty Jigs No Jack Swim Jig (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2d8qUCv

Color: Tactical Shad

•Xzone Swammer 5.5: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Color: Ghost Shad

SWIM JIG...

•Dirty Jigs Swim Jig (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2dIVUMd

Color: Chartreuse Shad

•River2Sea D Walker 120: https://bit.ly/2NwqBmz

Color: Silver Side

COMPACT SWIM JIG...

•Dirty Jigs Compact Swim Jig (3/8 oz): https://bit.ly/43OSFY1

Colors: Blue Glimmer

•Storm Largo Shad 3.5: https://bit.ly/3vxP0NB

Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl

FROGS...

•Spro Bronzeye 70 Poppin Frog: https://bit.ly/3iVW03I

Color: Killer Gill

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

Color: Olive/Chartreuse, Gill

WAKEBAIT...

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

Color: Golden Shiner

FROG COMBO...

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

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

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (65 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

NO JACK SWIM JIG COMBO...

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

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

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

COMPACT SWIM JIG COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Legend Xtreme 7'4" Heavy: https://bit.ly/2wlJQLu

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

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

CHATTERBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Megabass P5 Destroyer Daemos: https://bit.ly/3wHoXpD

Model: 7'2" Medium+ Fast

Reel– Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

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

Leader– Sunline Saltimate FC (20 lb): https://bit.ly/2O4UElB

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

How To Catch Bass During Changing Conditions (Fall Transition On A New Lake)

Come along as the guys explore a new lake! The conditions are changing throughout the day and the guys have to adapt quickly. They're faced with overcast skies, then high sun and heat. They start with heavy current,and end with virtually no flow at all. It's about as bi–polar as conditions can get but the guys adapt and overcome, come along to see how they do it!

These bass are gorging on baitfish and bluegill! The guys come in with no information but immediately see fields of grass and matted vegetation. As a result they start out with a frog and flipping bait, then as conditions get tougher they turn to a soft jerkbait. When flows begin to wain they study the map and fish the narrowest section of the lake where the remaining current is still moving quickly. Changes like this are all about mindset and understanding how fish will adapt to changing conditions. These concepts can be applied to any lake, whether or not you've been there before.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear the guys were using throughout the day. We've even included our exact sizes and colors where applicable. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

THE FROGS...

•Spro Flappin Frog 65: https://bit.ly/37ljzM8

Color: Killer Gill

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

Color: Pine Frog

•Jackall Kaera S2 Beat: https://bit.ly/3q6aAvF

Color: White

PUNCH BAIT...

Bait– Jackall Archelon: https://bit.ly/2uo4sN5

Color: School Bluegill

Weight– Gamakatsu G–Shield Tungsten: https://bit.ly/3PcA7gj

Size: 1.5 oz

Hook– Owner Jungle Flippin HD: https://bit.ly/3NZpvzp

Size: 3/0

SOFT JERKBAITS...

Bait #1– Zoom Super Fluke: https://bit.ly/2aqys0H

Color: Albino

Bait #2–  Xzone Whiplash Shad: https://bit.ly/3IpMKQo

Color: Electric Shad

Hook– Hayabusa Wide Gap Offset: https://bit.ly/44nQwms

Size: 4/0

UNDERSPIN...

Bait– Big Bite Pro Swimmer 3.8: https://bit.ly/3AeQsaS

Color: Chick Magnet

Hook– Owner Flashy Swimmer: https://bit.ly/2e8O4Y7

Size: 3/0 Colorado Gold

FROG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Zodias 7'4" XH Plus: https://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

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

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

FLIPPING COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 7'11" XH: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel– Shimano Curado M 200 (HG): https://bit.ly/3YafZyg

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

MATT'S FLUKE COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Legend Extreme 7'4" Heavy: https://bit.ly/2wlJQLu

Reel– Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (40 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Sufix Advance Leader (17 lb): https://bit.ly/3cjHwJL

BUDGET FROG COMBO...

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

Reel– Shimano SLX 150 A (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

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)

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