Where Do Bass Go In Summer?! (And The Tricks That Catch Them)

Summer fishing is amazing when you know where to fish! As temperatures rise, bass follow predictable patterns. Once you know where to find the bass, catching them is easy! Even when Summer temperatures are at their highest, bass behavior can be predicted and you can keep catching fish consistently.

For those that don't know where to look, Summer bass fishing is tough. Here's what you need to know... Since the spawn, the bass have separated into two distinct groups. The first group goes shallow into cover and the second heads out to main lake structures. The shallow fish are fun because you can target them with a variety of power fishing techniques. The fish on outside structures group up around current when available and hard bottom when the water is calm. These fish can be caught on a variety of lures and tend to feed in aggressive "bite windows".

Below you'll find links to the key baits we discussed in the video. We've also included details on size and color for each lure, as well as some great budget-friendly rod and reel combos for fishing these baits affectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each.


TOPWATER...

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

Colors: Mat Shad, Wagin Hasu, Gill


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

Colors: Killer Gill, Nasty Shad


•Jackall Gavacho: https://bit.ly/2L7KsWS

Colors: Chart Strike Gill, Gold Gill


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

Colors: Phantom Shad, Crystal Minnow


DEEP DIVING CRANKBAITS...

•Rapala DT 20: https://bit.ly/3JmnnR3

Colors: Live River Shad, Citrus Shad


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

Colors: Mirrored Minnow, Summer Minnow


SWIMBAITS AND TERMINAL...

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

Colors: Albino Shad, Sexy Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl


•Xzone 4.75" Swammer: http://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Colors: Electric Shad, Sexy Shad, Ghost Shad


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

Size: 5/0,  1/4 oz


•Tactical Bassin Underspin: https://bit.ly/4bKgVQf

Size: 3/8 oz


WOBBLE HEADS AND CREATURES...

•Xzone Adrenaline Craw: https://bit.ly/3ebTO5h

Colors: Junebug, TW Dark Junebug, Tilapia


•Dirty Jigs Pivot Point Football: http://bit.ly/2jOY1Ns

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


SHAKY HEAD WORM...

•Netbait BAITFUEL T Mac Worm: https://bit.ly/41rJOer

Colors: Junebug, Black Grape


•Dirty Jigs Canterbury Shaky: http://bit.ly/2aFOs0V

Size: 3/16 oz


THE SENKO...

•Yamamoto 5" Senko: https://bit.ly/2axAmNS

Colors:


•Gamakatsu Finesse Wide Gap: https://bit.ly/2aKGmHM

Size: 1/0


SOFT JERKBAIT...

•Zoom Salty Super Fluke: https://bit.ly/2aqys0H

Colors: Albino, Electric Shad, Smokin Shad


•XZone Whiplash Shad: https://bit.ly/3IpMKQo

Colors: Electric Shad, Baby Bass, Smoke Pearl Laminate


•VMC Redline Wide Gap: https://bit.ly/3m3dn6G

Size: 4/0


BUDGET FROG FISHING COMBO...

Rod– Shimano SLX 7'2" Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/2L3wppO

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

Line– Power Pro Braid (50 lb): https://bit.ly/2aFg46b


BUDGET SHAKEY HEAD COMBO...

Rod– Shimano SLX 6'10" Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2mGp1Vc

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

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


BUDGET WOBBLE HEAD COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Bass X 7'4" Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/3A5CFSU

Reel– Shimano SLX 70 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/3vPtYQ5

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

Leader– Sufix Advance (17 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! It's all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here...

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

Best Baits For Summer Bass Fishing! (Shallow And Deep)

Summer bass fishing is easy! We're going to show you how to do it! Sure, it's hot out and pleasure boaters are tearing up the water, but bass are biting! The key to Summer success is in the details. We've recently covered where to find fish in Summer and mistakes to avoid, today is all about the baits we use to catch Summer bass!

Whether you like fishing shallow or deep, Summer bass can be caught easily if you understand how they position and which baits to use. From Shallow to Deep, Tim takes a quick but detailed deep dive into our favorite lures by category. You don't need these exact lures to be successful, but these are the exact baits we're using today and you can fish them with confidence.

Below you'll find links to the baits discussed in the video. We've also included some budget friendly rods and reels, as well as links to some related videos. All the gear links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.


RELATED VIDEOS...

•Where Do Bass Go In Summer: https://youtu.be/mcF5emuxWtA

•Summer Fishing Mistakes: https://youtu.be/BAFjWsNWe-o


FROGS...

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

Color: Hot Mess


•Spro King Daddy: https://bit.ly/2h0LCYd

Color: Killer Gill


TOADS...

•Zoom Horny Toad: https://bit.ly/2aY5lBt

Colors: Bull Frog, Grey Ghost


•Strike King Rage Toad: https://bit.ly/2dekwdd

Colors: Green Pump/Chart, Pearl


•Spro Flappin Frog: https://bit.ly/3Y7MHAf

Colors: Killer Gill, Nasty Shad


TOPWATER...

•River2Sea Whopper Plopper 130: https://bit.ly/2a7ipHL

Colors: TW Bluegill, Bone


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

Colors: Hitch, Chrome Gill, Copper Carp


FLUKES...

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

Colors: Electric Shad, Albino, Smokin Shad


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

Size: 4/0


SHAKEY HEAD...

Bait– Netbait Baitfuel T Mac: https://bit.ly/41rJOer

Colors: Junebug


Head– Dirty Jigs Canterbury: https://bit.ly/2aFOs0V

Size: 3/16 oz


PUNCHING...

Bait– MissileBaits DBomb: https://bit.ly/2d2dVlt

Colors: Green Pumpkin Red, Super Bug


Weight– Reins Heavy Sinker: https://bit.ly/44voB4M

Size: 1 oz


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

Size: 3/0

CRANKBAITS...

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

Colors: Sexy Blue Back Herring, Powder Blue Chart


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

Colors: Sexy Blue Back Herring, Powder Blue Chart


•Rapala DT20: https://bit.ly/3JmnnR3

Colors: Citrus Shad, Green Gizzard Shad


WOBBLE HEAD...

Bait– XZone Adrenaline Craw: https://bit.ly/3ebTO5h

Colors: TW Dark Junebug, Junebug


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

Size: 1/2 oz, 4/0 Hook


FLUTTER SPOONS...

•Nichols Mini Mag Flutter Spoon: https://bit.ly/2IBHjx7

Colors: Silver Chrome, Gizzard


•Nichols Magnum Flutter Spoon: https://bit.ly/2ImXDlW

Colors: Chrome, Gizzard


SWIMBAIT...

•Bucca 5" Burrito: https://bit.ly/3p5SkiW

Color: Tactical Shad, Who Dat


•XZone Swammer: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Colors: Electric Shad, Electric Blue/Chartreuse


HAIR JIG...

•ShuttleCock Hair Jig: https://bit.ly/44NfGeE

Size: 5/8 oz


Pitching Jig...

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

Color: The Go To


Trailer– Netbait 4" Paca Slim: https://bit.ly/3QhEpRe

Colors: Black Shadow Flare, Tilapia Magic


BUDGET JIG COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Bass X 7'4" Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/2r0xWAs

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

Line– Sunline FC 15 lb: https://bit.ly/2h4LNjm


BUDGET TOPWATER COMBO...

Rod– Shimano SLX A 6'10" Medium: https://bit.ly/2mGp1Vc

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

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


BUDGET CRANKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Intenza 7'6" Medium Heavy 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


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

Summer SWIMBAIT And JIG Fishing! We're Getting Bit EVERY Cast! 🔥🔥

The bite is on fire!! Bass are schooled up on Summer spots and they're chewing! Come along for an awesome afternoon as Matt smashes fish with swimbaits, jigs, and underspins! 

When we talk about getting out when its hot, this is the kind of bite we're looking for! Summer bass can be very aggressive when they're in schools. The key is knowing where to look for these groups of fish, and what baits to throw at them. These particular fish were targeting Threadfin Shad and the bite was on!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear Matt used throughout the day. We've included the exact sizes and colors for each lure, as well as the key rods that helped get these fish in the boat. 


THE CRANKBAIT...

•Damiki BTC 50 Squarebill: https://bit.ly/3OVb3Lc

Color: Mossy Shad


THE SWIMBAIT...

•Bacca 5" Burrito: https://bit.ly/3p5SkiW

Color: Tactical Shad


THE UNDERSPIN...

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

Size: 1/4 oz


Bait– Xzone 3.5" Swammer: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Color: Electric Shad


THE JIG...

Jig– Dirty Jigs 3/8 oz Compact Pitchin' Jig: https://bit.ly/2hAIyCV

Color: Alabama Craw


Trailer– Netbait Paca Chunk: https://bit.ly/2d8mIXx

Color: Green Pumpkin


THE TOPWATER...

•13 Fishing Power Slide: https://bit.ly/3PaQYO0

Color: Flitter Shad


BURRITO SWIMBAIT COMBO...

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

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

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

Leader– Sunline Saltimate Shock (20 lb): https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2


THE CRANKBAIT COMBO...

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

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

Line– Sunline Crank FC 10 lb: https://bit.ly/3fohguC


THE UNDERSPIN COMBO...

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

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

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

Leader– 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... 

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

How To Find Offshore Bass In Summer! + Shore Fishing Tips!

Here's how we find bass in Summer! Whether you're a bank fisherman with no electronics, a shallow water fisherman with minimal equipment, or an offshore angler with all the latest bells and whistles, these are the tricks we use to find fish! If you've wondered how guys "fish offshore" in the Summer, this is it!

Fishing away from the bank is all about understanding your electronics. Whether you have a basic 2D sonar unit or an advanced unit with side imaging, 360, live, etc... you can find and catch these fish. The more options you have, the less time required to find fish, but you can do this with the smallest screens and basic 2D sonar if you're patient. 

Below you'll find links to the exact equipment Tim is using in the video. We've also included links to a handful of his favorite offshore lures. Keep an eye out for an in–depth video on the baits and gear we use for this style of fishing soon! All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 


MAPPING APPS...

•Fish Smart App (Now Called "One Boat Network" App): https://bit.ly/43iGTVu


RELATED ELECTRONICS VIDEOS...

•What Does This Mean??? Bass Boat Electronics: https://youtu.be/Ds9HL-S6rnk

•Sonar Basics: How To Find Fish: https://youtu.be/HJkfHsRy31o

•How To Interpret Side Imaging Sonar: https://youtu.be/_TO8_j8wYFo

•Bass Boat Electronics Explained: https://youtu.be/vIvawJfXi3A

•Fish Finder Explained For Beginners: https://youtu.be/5gmSfDPL9uQ


TIM’S PRIMARY ELECTRONICS…

Console– Humminbird Apex 13 MSI + Chartplotter:  https://bit.ly/3pdaK1q

Bow– Humminbird Solix 15 MSI + G3: https://bit.ly/2Hazsej

Bow– Humminbird Apex 16 MSI+ Chartplotter: https://bit.ly/3QBaOli


LIVE, 360, AND MOTOR...

•Minn Kota Ultrex I Pilot Link 112: https://bit.ly/2vFQypW

•Humminbird 360 MEGA Imaging: https://bit.ly/3oUt7oO

•Humminbird Mega Live TargetLock With Transducer: https://bit.ly/3uWwTmE


MAPPING…

•Lakemaster VX Premium Digital Charts: https://bit.ly/3z2RFmK

Region: Select Your Local Region

•Navionics Platinum Plus Maps: https://bit.ly/3LPfCn0

Region: Select Your Local Region


MID–PRICED UNITS BY BRAND…

•Humminbird Helix 9 CHIRP G4: https://bit.ly/35OP5Sm

•Lowrance Elite FS 9: https://bit.ly/3sxIvtm

•Garmin GPS Map UHD 943xsv: https://bit.ly/3qNGfPf


BUDGET UNITS BY BRAND… 

•Humminbird Helix 5 CHIRP G3: https://bit.ly/3BxU7mQ

•Lowrance Hook Reveal 5: https://bit.ly/3BQdG7q

•Garmin Striker Vivid 5CV: https://bit.ly/2KmQurV


FAVORITE OFFSHORE BAITS...

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

Colors: Shattered Glass, Purple Threadfin


•Bucca 5" Burrito Swimbait: https://bit.ly/3p5SkiW

Color: Tactical Shad, Who Dat


•Big Daddy Baits Hair Jig: https://bit.ly/36shCx0

Color: Pure White, Sexy Shimmer


•Netbait T Mac Worm: https://bit.ly/2jndwj9

Color: JuneBug


•Netbait C Mac Worm: https://bit.ly/43AETJ9

Color: Junebug, Plum


•Rapala DT16 Crankbait: https://bit.ly/42ITxNr

Colors: Green Gizzard Shad, Citrus Shad


WANT TACTICALBASSIN GEAR??

We have a variety of apparel items and custom lure designs available! Everything from hats, to hoodies, to crankbaits! It's all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here...

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