Tricks For Targeting Offshore Bass In Early Summer!

We're about to catch a GIANT Bass while fishing offshore! After the spawn a lot of bass move to offshore structures for the Summer. Targeting these fish can be overwhelming if you've never seen how to do it. We're here to teach you how they position, why they're there, and what to use to catch them. It may be difficult to fish without the visual cues at first, but we'll show you how to do it!

Many anglers prefer the comfort of fishing near shore. And while we don't blame them, we highly recommend you spend a little time away from the bank this year. There are a lot of giant bass to be caught, and you can do it with several very simple lures and presentations. Today Matt catches the majority of his fish on a shakey head worm, but the GIANT commits to the wobble head creature bait. It's really common to catch your kicker for the day this way, and highlights why we use swinging jig heads for Summer bass!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits Matt used throughout the day. We've included the exact rods and reels as well, along with specifics on head sizes, worm colors, etc. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

WOBBLE HEAD JIG...

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

Color: Junebug

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

Size: 3/4 oz, 5/0 Hook

FULL SIZE SHAKEY HEAD...

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

Color: Junebug

•Dirty Jigs Stand Up Finesse Head: https://bit.ly/3fUYNby

Size: 1/4 oz

FINESSE SHAKEY HEAD...

•Xzone Deception Worm: https://bit.ly/43YDE6x

Color: Junebug, TW Dark Junebug

•MissileBaits Warlock Shakey Head: https://bit.ly/4bg8DyC

Size: 3/16 oz

SCROUNGER AND MID STROLLING BAITS...

•Hog Farmer 5.5 Spunk Shad: https://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Color: Electric Shad

Scrounger– Davis Baits Shaky Fish: https://bit.ly/3AT3lYv

Size: 1/2 oz

Strolling– Owner Range Roller: https://bit.ly/42cqaUR

Size: 3/16 oz

SWIMBAIT...

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

Color: Tactical Gizzard Shad

MAPPING SOFTWARE...

•Humminbird Lakemaster VX Premium Mapping: https://bit.ly/3z2RFmK

*Select Your Region From The List*

SPINNING SHAKEY COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis GLX 892S JWR: https://bit.ly/49kagJX

Model: 7'5" Medium

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

Line– Sufix 832 Sunrise Braid (15 lb): https://bit.ly/3vbtuDw

Leader– Seaguar Blue Label (10 lb): https://bit.ly/48EP2Hz

CASTING SHAKEY COMBO...

Rod– Megabass P5 Destroyer X Bites: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

Model: 7'2" Heavy

Reel– Shimano Aldebaran MGL 50 (HG): https://bit.ly/2fdX1Uy

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

Leader– Seaguar Blue Label (12 lb): https://bit.ly/48EP2Hz

WOBBLE HEAD COMBO...

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

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

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (50 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Sufix Advance Mono (20 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

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

The FORGOTTEN Lure You Need To TRY! (Epic Day Of Old School Bass Fishing!!)

We're spending an entire day fishing an old school technique that has all but been forgotten! Come along for an awesome day of grubbing for Smallmouth in a clear water fishery! We're swimming grubs on light line and even adapting it to modern BFS gear for even more fun!!

The single tail grub is about as retro as it gets. Young anglers have no idea how to do it, older anglers around about to wonder why they stopped using them! The concept is simple, the gear is cheap, and the fish catching ability is amazing! Let's go grubbing!

Below you'll find links to the grubs and other gear we used throughout the day. We've included all our favorite colors, sizes, components, etc... as well as the rod and reel combos we fished them with. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

THE HEADS...

•Gamakatsu Round Ball Jighead: https://bit.ly/2dJAhec

Sizes: 3/16 oz - 1/4 oz

•Owner Darter Jighead: https://bit.ly/2nvNGxp

Sizes: 1/8 oz - 1/4 oz

THE GRUBS...

•Yamamoto Single Tail Grub: https://bit.ly/2kFzGPZ

Sizes: 4" and 5"

Colors: Baby Bass, Cinnamon Lrg Blk, Smoke blk flk

•Kalins Lunker Single Tail Grub: https://bit.ly/44F7v4D

Size: 5"

Colors: Avocado, Avocado Green Salt and Pepper

THE SPYBAIT...

•Spro Spin John 80: https://bit.ly/3ycTg9o

Colors: Herring Pink

MATT'S BFS COMBO...

Rod– Cashion Icon Bait Finesse 6'10" ML: https://bit.ly/3mLIIes

Reel– Shimano Aldebaran BFS Casting Reel: https://bit.ly/3ryXKpR

Line– Daiwa J Fluoro Hidden (7 lb): https://bit.ly/3ILKXH0

MATT'S SPINNING COMBO...

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

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

Line– Sunline SX1 Braid (12 lb): https://bit.ly/2tn8EzQ

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

COBI'S SPINNING COMBO...

Rod– Megabass P5 7'2" WindBuster: https://bit.ly/2B7NyFj

Reel– Daiwa Exist G LT 2500 XH: https://bit.ly/453vyds

Line– Power Pro Braid Yellow (10 lb): https://bit.ly/3Yd17Px

Leader– Sufix Advance Fluoro (10 lb): https://bit.ly/3pF7HBK

BUDGET SPINNING COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix 7' Medium Light: https://bit.ly/3O8zBye

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

Line– Sunline Super FC (8 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

Wide Open Topwater Bite On A New Lake! (Subtle Changes Make The Difference)

Come along as we explore a brand new lake! The fish are blasting topwater, it's awesome! There's nothing better than getting the kids out on a clear water lake when the fish are erupting on the surface! Four different kinds of topwater and some finesse baits to boot! Its an awesome day!

Everyone loves a good topwater bite! Finding that bite on a new fishery with clear water and aggressive fish is even better! Listen to the subtle differences between the baits and why Tim was switching between them if you want to capitalize on every bite the next time you head to the lake.

Below you'll find links to the topwaters, the swimbait, as well as all the rod and reel combos the guys were using on this rainy day. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

TOPWATER...

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

Colors: NC Ayu

•Reaction Innovations Vixen: https://bit.ly/2rp11nr

Colors: Ghost Herring, Bone

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

Color: Bone

•Evergreen Shower Blows 105: https://bit.ly/2zIkqUH

Color: Skeleton Chartreuse

FINESSE SWIMBAIT...

Bait– Megabass 3" Spark Shad: https://bit.ly/2XcLZk4

Color: Real

Head– Dirty Jigs Guppy Head: https://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

Size: 1/8 oz

SMALL TOPWATER COMBO...

Rod– Megabass P5 "Bait Finesse": https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

Reel– Shimano Curado BFS: https://bit.ly/2QGRVF2

Line– Sufix 832 8 lb: https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

LARGE TOPWATER COMBO...

Rod– 13 Fishing Envy Black III 7'1" Medium: https://bit.ly/3KtYZhv

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

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

Leader– Sufix Advance Mono (12 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

FINESSE BAITCASTING COMBO...

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

Reel– Daiwa Steez 70 CT SV TW: https://bit.ly/3esUZjg

Line– Sunline Super FC 8 lb: https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

FINESSE SPINNING COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Zodias 7'0" Light: https://bit.ly/2jOUXAO

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

Line– Sufix 832 Ghost (10 lb): https://bit.ly/3OdBols

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