Fishing For Bass, Striped Bass And Other Predator Species With Artificial Lures! (Tennessee)

Come along for an awesome day of fishing! Matt is targeting Striper, AKA Striped Bass, AKA Rock Fish, but that’s not all he catches! From big largemouth to big catfish, it’s a day filled with screaming drags and big fish! Many anglers target these fish with bait, but the guys at TacticalBassin enjoy catching these predatory fish with the same baits they use to target big largemouth bass.

Striped Bass provide a saltwater-like experience, without the expense of driving to the ocean. If you’re looking to try something different, give striper fishing a try. They’re going to rip drag and bend hooks, so be ready! While many anglers bait fish for these species, we choose to target them with swimbaits, Alabama Rigs, and even mid strolling baits.

Below you’ll find links to the exact baits Matt used throughout the day. We’ve included the exact sizes and colors, along with the rods and reels he used to muscle these fish to the boat. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.


STROLLING BAITS…

Bait– Hog Farmer 4” Stroll Shad: https://bit.ly/3ALs7OI

Color: Blizzard Gizzard, Albino

Head– Dirty Jigs 3/8 oz Guppy: https://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

Hook Size: 3/0


Bait– Rapala Crush City Freeloader: https://bit.ly/3QWwj4b

Color: Sight Flash

Head– Dirty Jigs 3/8 oz Guppy: https://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

Hook Size: 3/0


Bait– Damiki 7” Armor Shad: https://bit.ly/2VQ7g6o

Color: Pearl White

Head– Owner Round Ball XL: (Source Locally)

Size: 1/2 oz


SWIMBAIT…

•Megabass Magdraft Freestyle: https://bit.ly/3bRG3Wi

Color: Ghost Shad Solid


•ZMan Diezel Eye Jighead: https://bit.ly/4db6LI2

Size: 3/4 oz, 6/0 Hook


UNDERSPIN…

•Dirty Jigs TacticalBassin Underspin: https://bit.ly/4bKgVQf

Size: 3/4 oz, 5/0 Hook


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

Color: Ghost Shad


ALABAMA RIG…

Rig– Hog Farmer Tactical Flex Rig (Bladed): https://bit.ly/38xd1es

Head– Dirty Jigs Tactical Screwed Up: https://bit.ly/3U5RsIx

Size: 3/8 oz, 3/4 oz

Bait– Crush City Mayor: https://bit.ly/43Uhyli

Color: Albino Pearl


LARGE STROLLING COMBO…

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

Model: 7'5" Medium

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

Line– Power Pro Super Slick (15 lb): https://bit.ly/3vSwa6Z

Leader– Sunline Saltimate FC (16 lb): https://bit.ly/2O4UElB


SWIMBAIT COMBO…

Rod– Megabass Destroyer P5 Tequila Baccarac: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

Model: 7' Extra Heavy

Reel– Abu Garcia Revo Toro Beast: https://bit.ly/4gvOGqH

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

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (25 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi


A RIG COMBO…

Rod– Shimano Expride B 7’7” Heavy: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

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

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (65 lb): https://bit.ly/3vbtuDw

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (25 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi


UNDERSPIN COMBO…

Rod– Fenwick World Class 7’5” Extra Heavy: https://bit.ly/3qbGEya

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

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

Leader– Sunline Saltimate FC (25 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

Targeting Bigger Bass In Late Summer! These Tips Really Work!!

Late August isn't known as a "big bass" time of year... until now! Come along for an awesome evening on the water as Tim catches BIG largemouth after adapting to changing conditions. He didn't go out planning to pick up a spinning rod, but its what the conditions required.

Tim headed out with a plan to frog and fish heavy cover. The conditions weren't lining up, and once he set his preconceived notions aside and fished the conditions, he was rewarded in a big way! The next time you're on the water and you're struggling, take a step back and evaluate whether you should power through, or adapt. You just never know what could be waiting when you do!

Below you'll find links to all the baits and gear Tim fished throughout the evening. We've included the exact sizes, colors, and terminal for each. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.


FROG...

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

Color: White Black


STROLLING...

•Deps 5" Sakamata Shad: https://bit.ly/3QMt9yd

Color: Silver Shad


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

Size: 1/4 oz, 3/0 Hook


ALABAMA RIG...

Rig– Hog Farmer Tactical MINI Flex (Bladed): https://bit.ly/3uwY6Md

Heads– Dirty Jigs Matt Allen Swimbait (3/8 oz): https://bit.ly/29RrTYN

Dummy Baits– Rapala Crush City 3" Mayor: https://bit.ly/43Uhyli

Color: Gizzard Shad

Main Baits– Rapala Crush City 4" Mayor: https://bit.ly/43Uhyli

Color: Gizzard Shad


FLUTTER SPOON...

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

Size: 1 1/8 oz

Color: Shattered Glass Holo Silver


STROLLING COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 6'10" Medium Heavy X Fast: https://bit.ly/2osaj3q

Model: 6'10" Solid Tip MH

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

Line– Sufix 832 (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (10 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi


A RIG COMBO...

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

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

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

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


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


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

This New Strolling Technique Has Taken Over Bass Fishing!

Don't miss you chance to be in front of the hottest trend in bass fishing! This technique is taking over because it works EVERYWHERE! From bank fishing ponds, to fan casting flats, to offshore suspended fish, the effectiveness of the Strolling method is unmatched.

Strolling is known by so many names, but no matter what you call it, you need to give it a try. Don't let the arguments about electronics technologies steer you away from something that can help you catch fish in your local fishery. No matter your location, you can put this to work for you at the peak of its effectiveness, before everyone else has figured it out.

Below you'll find links to our favorite strolling baits for Summer bass fishing. We've included our favorite sizes, colors, and gear. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.


FULL SIZE BAITS…

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

Colors: Ghost Minnow, Blue Gizzard, Electric Shad


•Rapala Crush City Freeloader: https://bit.ly/3QWwj4b

Colors: Gizzard Shad, Tennessee Shad


•Deps 5" Sakamata Shad: https://bit.ly/3QMt9yd

Colors: Purple Shad, Silver Shad


SMALLER BAITS...

•Damiki Armor Shad: https://bit.ly/2VQ7g6o

Colors: RP Blue Pearl, American Shad


•Hog Farmer 3.5" Spunk Shad: https://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Colors: Ghost Minnow, Blue Gizzard, Electric Shad


•RAID Fish Roller: https://bit.ly/3GMrpAg

Colors: Cosme Shad, Zach


HEADS...

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

Sizes: 3/8 oz – 3/0, 1/4 oz – 1/0


•Owner Range Roller: https://bit.ly/42cqaUR

Sizes: 3/16 oz 3/0, 1/8 oz 3/0, 3/32 oz 1/0


•Gamakatsu Horizon Head LG: https://bit.ly/3QklyHO

Sizes: 3/16 oz 3/0, 1/8 oz 2/0


•Gamakatsu Horizon Head: https://bit.ly/4d288cp

Sizes: 3/16 oz 3/0, 1/8 oz 2/0


MATT'S FAVORITE STROLLING COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 6'8" Medium: https://bit.ly/2osaj3q

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

Line– Sufix 832 (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (10 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi


HIGH END STROLLING COMBO...

Rod– Daiwa Steez AGS 7'1" Medium: https://bit.ly/44wVwFk

Model: Utility Player

Reel– Daiwa Certate LT 2500: https://bit.ly/35Kclij

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (10 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi


BUDGET STROLLING COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick Eagle 7'1" Medium: https://bit.ly/3Lo1gKC

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

Line– Power Pro Braid (15 lb): https://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader– Sufix Advance (10 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

Offshore Fishing For Summer Bass! (Ledge Fishing Tricks + Open Water Fishing)

Summer ledge fishing is changing! There are more spinning rods in the hands of Southern bass anglers than ever before! Come along for a day on the water as Tim targets offshore bass, explores new patterns, and dials in some awesome Summer bass fishing on the Tennessee River!

Ledge fishing used to be all about heavy line and big baits. To some extent, it still is. But there is definitely a time for the spinning rod as well! Strolling is changing the game, and you need to add it to your arsenal if you haven't already. This unique technique triggers a feed response in bass and gets bit when other baits don't.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear Tim used through the day. We've included exact colors, sizes, and any upgrades that may have been made. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.


TAIL SPIN...

•Jackall Deracoup (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2p8X4b0

Colors: Silver


MID STROLLING...

•Deps 5" Sakamata Shad: https://bit.ly/3QMt9yd

Colors: Purple Shad, Silver Shad


•Rapala Crush City Freeloader: https://bit.ly/3QWwj4b

Colors: Gizzard Shad, Tennessee Shad


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

Size: 3/8 oz, 3/0 Hook


FLUTTER SPOON...

•Nichols Flutter Spoon (1 1/4 oz): https://bit.ly/2ICAGKL

Color: Shattered Glass Silver Scale


BLADE BAIT...

•Damiki Vault (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2rnO7e2

Colors: Spot Blue


TIM'S STROLLING COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 6'8" Medium: https://bit.ly/2osaj3q

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

Line– Sufix 832 (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (8 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi


TIM'S FLUTTER SPOON COMBO...

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

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

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

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


BUDGET STROLLING COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick HMG 6'10" Medium: https://bit.ly/4cXBAjD

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

Line– Power Pro Braid (15 lb): https://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader– Sufix Advance (10 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