Targeting Bass Around Grass With Topwater | Fall Bass Fishing

Come along for an incredible day of topwater fishing! This lake has so much grass it can easily overwhelm anglers, but Matt teaches everything you need to know about quickly finding bass in grass. Then, to illustrate the point, the guys catch a pile of fish on frogs and other topwater! You don't want to miss this!

Fall fishing is amazing! When bass are schooling and ambushing baitfish, it's one of the most exciting patterns you can experience. Whether you're on a grass fishery that requires weedless baits, or an open water reservoir where traditional topwaters are a better choice, you should take advantage of this bite window and catch some topwater fish.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear the guys used throughout the day. We've included our favorite colors for each bait, as well as the exact rods, baits, and line and we use to fish them effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

THE FROGS...

•Berkley Swamp Lord: https://bit.ly/3MAFQum

Color: Green Pumpkin, Honey Shad

•Berkley Popping Swamp Lord: https://bit.ly/4dSmnkF

Color: Bone, Burnt Bone

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

Color: Glitter Hasu

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

Colors: Navy Seal, Sunfish

TOPWATER...

•Spro Essential Popper: https://bit.ly/3ziPaQh

Color: Natural Herring

•Duo Realis Pencil 110 Silent: https://bit.ly/3TdJIoL

Color: UV Silver Slash B

SOFT BAITS ON DECK...

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

Color: Green Pumpkin Red

Soft Jerkbait– Xzone Whiplash Shad: https://bit.ly/3IpMKQo

Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl

MATT'S MAIN FROG COMBO...

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

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

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

MATT'S KAERA COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Zodias 7'1" Heavy+: https://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

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

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

MATT'S TOPWATER COMBO...

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

Model: 853C MBR

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

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

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

RYAN'S FROG COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick Elite 7'5" Extra Heavy: https://bit.ly/3MyC6tb

Reel– Abu Garcia Revo Premier (8:1): https://bit.ly/4e8LPCc

Line– Berkley X9 Braid (50 lb): https://bit.ly/3Xv5oze

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 During The Fall Transition? (And How To Catch Them)

Fall is coming! If your fish are starting to disappear and you don't know why, you're not alone! As the nights get cooler the bass fishing changes instantly! Bass transition toward their Fall patterns and many anglers are left wondering what happened. We're here to help!

The Fall Transition comes much earlier than most anglers realize. It's not a slow progression either, in most situations, bass will begin their movements overnight. One day you're on an awesome topwater bite, the next you can't find a fish. When this happens it's time to step back and look at what is motivating these fish to move. Whether you're targeting shallow bass or deep, the bass' next movement is motivated by the baitfish's location. As the bait begins to gather, so will the bass

If your fish are out deep, expect them to begin gathering on the best structures. Expect to find them on corners of creek channel bends, along long tapering points that break to deep water, and later you can expect them to transition toward the backs of deep coves. Shallow fish will abandon the scattered weeds in favor of thick weed clumps and hard structure. As the seasons progress these fish will begin bunching up along ambush points and pockets.

Below is a breakdown of the gear we recommend using during this season. We've included rigging components where applicable and even included our favorite colors for each technique. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

DEEP CRANKS...

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

Colors: Mirrored Minnow, Summer Minnow, DD Minnow

•Rapala DT 16 Crankbait: https://bit.ly/42ITxNr

Colors: Green Gizzard Shad, Helsinki Shad

SPOONS...

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

Colors: Purple Threadfin, Shattered Grass Silver Scale

•Nichols DUH Spoon (1 3/4 oz): https://bit.ly/4cSEVki

Colors: UV Sierra, UV Morning Dawn

SPY BAITS...

•Duo Realis Spinbait Series: https://bit.ly/3QE27YK

Sizes: 70, 80

Colors: Ghost Minnow, River Bait, AM Edge

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

Colors: Herring Pink, Matte Shad, Ayu

SURFACE SWIMBAIT...

•Spro Sashimmy Swimmer: https://bit.ly/4cVPFgT

Colors: Natural Herring, Chrome Olive

TOPWATER...

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

Colors: Full Metal, American Shad

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

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

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

Colors: Glitter Hasu, Glitter BlueGill

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

Color: Navy Seal, Ayu Flash, Killer Gill

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

Colors: Bone, Loon

CHATTERBAIT...

•JackHammer Chatterbait: https://bit.ly/2popvj6

Size: 1/2 oz

Colors: Green Pumpkin Shad, Clear Water Shad

•Hog Farmer Spunk Shad 4.5: https://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Colors: Electric Shad, Sexy Shad

UNDERSPINS...

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

Size: 5/0, 1/4 oz

•Tactical Mini Underspin: https://bit.ly/3JOd8UY

Size: 3/16 oz

UNDERSPIN SWIMBAITS...

•Keitech 4.8" Fat Swing Impact: https://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

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

Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Sexy Shad

SOFT JERKBAITS...

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

Colors: Albino, Electric Shad

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

Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

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

Size: 4/0

SQUAREBILLS...

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

Colors: Mossy Shad, Ghost Minnow

•Spro Fat John 50: https://bit.ly/2V03giW

Colors: Honey Shad, Matte Shad

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

Lipless Crankbait Tricks You Need To Try!! ( Stop Losing Fish! )

Lipless Cranks are amazing!! Today we're showing you all the tricks you need to know! These crankbaits catch great numbers of fish and they catch giant bass too! They can be hopped, ripped, or steady retrieved in open water, around cover, or along the bottom. With so many ways to fish them its easy to get lost, but not after today!

The lipless is one of our favorite bass fishing techniques. It shines in the Spring and Fall but can catch fish any time of year. Our two main methods are hopping the baits on bottom (what we're doing today) and steady retrieving them in the middle of the water column. The two methods utilize completely different baits and today we're explaining why.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits discussed in the video. We've included our favorite colors for each, the rods and reels we use to fish them effectively, and the components we upgrade to keep our fish hooked. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

THE BAITS...

•Jackall TN Lipless: https://bit.ly/2lqAwjh

Sizes: 60 and 70

Today's Colors: SS Shad, SG Threadfin, Blueback Chrome

•Nomad Swimtrex Max: https://bit.ly/3SjrDWD

Size: 1/2 oz

Today's Color: Threadfin Shad

•Lucky Craft LV 500: https://bit.ly/2aAUUbd

Colors: Ghost Minnow, American Shad

•Bill Lewis Rat–L–Trap: https://bit.ly/2aAUUbd

Size: 1/2 oz

Colors: Ghost Minnow, Summer Sexy Shad

HOOK UPGRADES BY BAIT...

Split Rings– Owner Hyperwire (Size 3): https://bit.ly/2v8ArBX

•TN 70/LV500 Hooks– Gamakatsu EWG (Size 4): https://bit.ly/2DCOlmV

•TN 60 Hooks– Owner ST–35 (Size 6): https://bit.ly/2g8uCMj

•Swimtrex Max Hook– BKK Spear EWG (Size 6): https://bit.ly/3PiUjM7

TIM'S LIPLESS COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis IMX Pro 855C CBR: https://bit.ly/2FQj6CZ

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

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

Leader– Maxima Ultragreen (15 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae97J9

MATT'S LIPLESS COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Legend Tournament Carbon Cranker: https://bit.ly/3Iow9KV

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

Line– Sufix 131 Braid (40 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF

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

BUDGET LIPLESS COMBO...

Rod- Shimano SLX A 6'10" Medium: https://bit.ly/2L3wppO

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

Line- Sunline FC 15 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

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

Fall Jerkbait Fishing! ( Beginner To Advanced – Full Seminar )

Jerkbait fishing is one of the best techniques an angler can learn! The jerk bait's ability to trigger a feed response in a bass puts it in a category that few other lures achieve. However, the true potential of a jerkbait is only unlocked when an angler understands the subtle nuances of these incredible lures, and that's what we're teaching you today!

The speed of your retrieve cadence, lure color, lure depth, and many other factors impact your ability to catch jerkbait fish. This is a technique that can take your fishing to a whole new level, but it requires a strict attention to detail.

Below we're breaking out our favorite baits by category and style. We've included our favorite colors for each (subtle and bold) and also included our favorite rod and reel combos for the presentation. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

MID FALL JERKBAITS...

•Jackall Rerange 110: https://bit.ly/2ge0qED

Natural: HL Silver Shad, Blue Pearl Shad

Bold: Chart Back Pearl, Secret Shad 2

•Shimano World Minnow: https://bit.ly/3Fwg9F6

Natural: ST Chiayu, Ghost Ayu

Bold: Chart Silver, Clown

•Shimano Zumverno 95 SP: https://bit.ly/3Gbzrmw

Natural: ST Chiayu, Pink Smelt

Bold: Clown

•Megabass Vision 110 Jr +1: https://bit.ly/2LnK389

Natural: Mat Shad, GP Pro Blue

Bold: GLX Northern Secret, Elegy Bone

•Megabass X–Nanahan +2: https://bit.ly/48fHMSj

Natural: GP Crystal Shad

Bold: MG Vegetable

•Rapala PXR Maverick: https://bit.ly/3EEo6Kt

Natural: Ghost Shiner, Matte Shad

Bold: Hot Blue Frost, Snow Storm

LATE FALL BAITS...

•Shimano World Minnow: https://bit.ly/3Fwg9F6

Natural: ST Chiayu, Ghost Ayu

Bold: Chart Silver, Clown

•Shimano World Diver: https://bit.ly/3o1BwrR

Natural: Ghost Ayu, S Hasu

Bold: Chart Silver, Clown

•Megabass Vision 110: http://bit.ly/2j31TKb

•Megabass Vision 110+1: http://bit.ly/2iGYOCX

•Megabass Vision 110 Jr: http://bit.ly/2OeAFBf

•Megabass Vision 110 Jr +1: https://bit.ly/2LnK389

Favorite Natural Colors: GG Deadly Black Shad, Pro Blue, Matte Shad, Tennessee Shad

Favorite Bold Colors: Elegy Bone, Wakin React, Kohoku Reaction, French Pearl

MEGABASS HOOK UPGRADES...

Split Ring Replacement– Owner Hyperwire Black (Size 2): http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX

110 Replacement Hook– Gamakatsu Finesse Nano Treble (Size 5): http://bit.ly/2dWWAut

110 Junior Replacement Hook– Gamakatsu 1X Black (Size 8): https://bit.ly/3oSXVXp

SHIMANO HOOK UPGRADES...

Split Ring Replacement– Owner Hyperwire Black (Size 2): http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX

World Minnow/Diver– Hayabusa TBL930 NRB (Size 5): https://bit.ly/3qBuXkB

Zumverno 95 SP Stock– Hayabusa TBL930 Black (Size 8): https://bit.ly/44qgm9n

Zumverno 95 SP UPGRADE– Hayabusa TBL930 NRB (Size 8): https://bit.ly/3qBuXkB

BAIT FINESSE JERKBAITS...

•Megabass X80 Jr BFS: https://bit.ly/3KFaLoz

Colors: GP Invisible Wakasagi, ITO Tennessee Shad, Elegy Bone

•Duo Realis Rozante 63SP: https://bit.ly/3EFMLOY

Colors: Ghost Minnow, Komochi Wakasagi

•Cultiva Rip N Minnow 70: https://bit.ly/47zp47R

Colors: Blue Scales, Green Scales, Shiner

•Duo Realis Rozante 57MR: https://bit.ly/3YurtNa

Colors: Ghost Minnow, Ghost Wakasagi, Chart Gill Halo

OVERSIZED JERKBAITS...

•Jackall Rerange 130: https://bit.ly/3PaUnNW

Natural: Blue Pearl Shad, Ghost Wakasagi

Bold: Chart Back Pearl, Secret Shad 2

•Megabass ONETEN Max LBO: https://bit.ly/3dfhL9y

Natural: GP Pro Blue, Mat Shad

Bold: Elegy Bone, French Pearl OB

JERKBAIT LINE...

•Sunline Super Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

•Daiwa Hidden Fluorocarbon: https://bit.ly/3ILKXH0

Preferred Size: 10–12 lb

MATT'S ALL AROUND JERKBAIT COMBO...

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

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

Line– Sunline Super FC 10 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

MATT'S FINESSE JERKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Megabass P5 OneTen Stick: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

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

Line– Daiwa Hidden FC (10 lb): https://bit.ly/3ILKXH0

MID PRICED JERKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Curado 6'10" Medium: https://bit.ly/2gUWTft

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

Line– Sunline FC 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

BFS JERKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Cashion Icon 6'10" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/3mLIIes

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

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

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

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! See it here...

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