Fall Fishing Tricks To Keep Catching Fish! (Finesse And Reaction)

Come along for a day of Fall fishing! Tim is on the water with bluebird skies and slick calm conditions. He intends to catch them on reaction, but quickly realizes the fish aren't in the mood. Learn as he adapts and puts together a quality limit of fish with a variety of power and finesse presentations.

We all love to power fish in Fall, but some days fish aren't in the mood. When Tim was faced with slick calm conditions, he turned to bait finesse rods and spinning rods to keep catching fish. From a dropshot to a Neko, finesse jig to shakey head, he adapted to changing conditions and kept catching fish. You can do this too!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear Tim used throughout the day. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 


REACTION BAITS...

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

Color: Mirrored Minnow


•Duo Realis Spinbait 80: https://bit.ly/3QE27YK

Color: BK Ayu


•Duo Realis Spin: https://bit.ly/2QKeL9X

Color: Black Smokey Shad


THE JIG...

•Keitech Tungsten Football (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2FDQ3o1

Color: Green Pumpkin Chartreuse


•Xzone Stealth Finesse Craw: https://bit.ly/4ckYPmX

Color: Green Pumpkin Blue


NEKO RIG...

Bait– Yamamoto 5" Senko: http://bit.ly/2axAmNS

Color: Green Pumpkin Black Flake

Weight– Reins Tungsten Nail: https://bit.ly/3Qvfv3Z

Size: 3/32 oz

Rings– VMC Crossover Ring: https://bit.ly/3w0NYdz

Size: 7

Hook– Owner Sniper Finesse Weedless: https://bit.ly/2zXirRH

Size: 1


DROPSHOT...

•Xzone Hot Shot Minnow: https://bit.ly/3NgPDXv

Color: 309


•BKK Dropshot Hook: https://bit.ly/41YruKp

Size: 2


•Xzone Tungsten Weight: https://bit.ly/40NDHjT

Size: 3/16 oz


SHAKEY HEAD...

•Yamamoto Sensei Worm: https://bit.ly/3WgAaM5

Color: Dark Green Pumpkin Amber Laminate


•Canterbury Shakey Head: https://bit.ly/2aFOs0V

Size: 3/16 oz


SPYBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Cashion Icon Bait Finesse: https://bit.ly/3mLIIes

Model: 7'2" Medium Light

Reel– Abu Garcia Zenon LTX BFS: https://bit.ly/4aSBckW

Speed: 8:1

Line– Seaguar InvizX (6 lb): https://bit.ly/2oVsG2Y


DROPSHOT COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis NRX+ 822 DSR: https://bit.ly/2RB0oJP

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

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

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


JIG COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis GLX 7'1" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/4eTKfF2

Model: 853C JWR

Reel– Shimano Metanium DC A 70: https://bit.ly/49al91d

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

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


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

Fuzzy Dice Fishing! Is This Trend Real? What You Need To Know!

Bass fishing is constantly trending, but not all trends are worth your time! We've been following closely the last few years to the Fuzzy Dice trend developing in the United States. These unique Japanese baits that resemble dice, or Koosh balls, have gained a lot of traction the last couple years. So what's the deal? Are they worth it? And should you take the time to fish them?

If you haven't seen these baits yet they've been racking up tournament wins for a few years now and have recently caught the attention of main stream anglers. Depending on the brand you're looking at a cube or ball of plastic that is completely covered in soft tentacles. The final result is a "Koosh Ball" like appearance that seems out of place in the water. The key to this bait style comes when you impart action to the bait and all of the tentacles start moving on their own.

Below you'll find links to the more popular "Dice" baits on the market. We've also included links to the parts Tim uses to build his own, as well as his preferred spinning combos for fishing them. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.


THE BAITS...

•OSP Dice Rubber (Max Salt): https://bit.ly/3AZT8Oe

Colors: Fred's Candy, Moebi, Suji Ebi


•OSP Dice Rubber (Non Salt): https://bit.ly/4e0DII9

Colors: Fred's Candy, Green Pumpkin Pepper, Smoke Lemon


•Reins Umbrella Wire: https://bit.ly/3zXx9ai

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Watermelon Seed


•Geecrack Imo Kemushi Worm: https://bit.ly/4eGrJ2H

Colors: Tagame, Green Pumpkin Blue Flake


RIGGING COMPONENTS...

•Owner CPS Spring: https://bit.ly/2b2YgDf

Size: Small


•Reins Tungsten Nail Sinker: https://bit.ly/3Qvfv3Z

Size: 1/32 oz


•BKK DSS Dropshot Hook: https://bit.ly/41YruKp

Size: 2

Nail Weight


“BUILD YOUR OWN” COMPONENTS...

•Decoy Rubber Threader: https://bit.ly/4ep34PK


•Dirty Jigs Replacement Skirts: https://bit.ly/3Xu0BwC

Colors: The Go To, Dirty Chartreuse, Magic Craw Swirl


•Xzone True Center Stick Bait: https://bit.ly/3ZqdUAJ

Colors: Green Pumpkin Black, Green Pumpkin Purple


TIM'S FUZZY DICE COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 6'10" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/2osaj3q

Reel– Shimano Vanford FA 2500: https://bit.ly/3WAPNO1

Line– Power Pro Braid (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (6 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi


BUDGET FUZZY DICE COMBO...

Rod– Cashion Element 7'1" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/47GAOVA

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

Line– 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

Drop Shot Tips For Hot Summer Bass! (And The Mistakes To Avoid)

This isn't Grandpa's finesse dropshot fishing! Flipping, Pitching, and yes, small profiles and finesse too! The dropshot is more versatile than most angler's realize. If you're only nose hooking finesse worms, you're missing a lot of amazing dropshot opportunities this Summer!

In today's video Tim is uncovering some of the biggest mistakes that anglers make when dropshot fishing. From hook and line positioning, to how you work the baits, to how fish are positioning around structure, this information is gold! The dropshot is far more versatile than we give it credit for and today Tim is showing us how it's done.

Below you'll find links to all his favorite baits, hooks, weights, and accessories. We've also included links to his personal favorite dropshot rods and reels. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.


DROPSHOT HOOKS...

•Owner Mosquito Light Hook: https://bit.ly/2zQVKx3

Size: 2


•BKK DSS Worm Hook: https://bit.ly/41YruKp

Size: 1


•Owner Cover Shot: https://bit.ly/2ISr7bR

Size: 1/0 – 2/0


•Owner Cover Shot HD: https://bit.ly/36Gunbf

Size: 1/0 – 3/0


DROPSHOT WEIGHTS...

Tie On– Xzone Tungsten Tie On Skinny Weight: https://bit.ly/4c86nt6

Size: 3/16 – 1/4 oz


Standard– Xzone Skinny Tungsten Weight: https://bit.ly/40NDHjT

Size: 3/16 – 1/4 oz


STORAGE BOX...

•Spro Terminal Box: https://bit.ly/3L9Y03F

Size: Medium and Large


NOSE HOOK WORMS...

•Missile Baits BombShot: https://bit.ly/2YYBipr

Colors: Fishaliscious, Green Pumpkin


•Reins 3" Bubbling Shaker: https://bit.ly/3OMsKMs

Colors: Watermelon Seed, Kito Kito Shad, Bluegill


•Xzone Finesse Slammer: https://bit.ly/2TJt7L8

Colors: Electric Shad, Minnow Magic, Green Pumpkin Blue


•Big Bite Scentsation Smallie Smasher: https://bit.ly/3xEADuo

Colors: Smoke Black Purple, Smashed Goby


•Berkley Flat Worm: https://bit.ly/3lAAorL

Colors: Smallmouth Secret, Green Pumpkin


STRAIGHT TAIL WORMS...

•MissileBaits 6" Magic Worm: https://bit.ly/3T7dHgB

Colors: Blueback Secret, Junebug Dream, MissileMorning


•Netbait STH Finesse Worm: https://bit.ly/43iBmzX

Colors: Junebug, Tilapia Magic


•Reins 5" Bubbling Shaker: https://bit.ly/3OMsKMs

Colors: Watermelon Red Flake, Bluegill


TIM'S DROPSHOT SPINNING COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis NRX+ 822 DSR: https://bit.ly/2RB0oJP

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

Line– Sufix 131 Braid (10 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF

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


TIM'S DROPSHOT BAITCAST COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Legend Elite 6'10" Medium XFast: https://bit.ly/2z2qdHc

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

Line– Power Pro maxcuatro (20 lb): https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (12 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi


MID PRICED DROPSHOT COMBO...

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

Model: 6'10" Medium Solid Tip

Reel– Shimano Vanford C3000 XG: https://bit.ly/3WAPNO1

Line– Power Pro Braid (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (6 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi


BUDGET SPINNING COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Bass X 6'10" ML XFast: https://bit.ly/2r69Sj6

Reel– Daiwa Fuego LT 2500D – XH: https://bit.ly/2yDmdtQ

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

Best Worms For Summer Bass Fishing! (Dropshot, Texas Rig, Carolina Rig, Shakey)

Big Summer Bass love big worms! Here's what you need to know! There are a ton of ways to present big worms and they all work! Texas Rigs, Carolina Rigs, Shakey Heads, and Dropshot are all great options this time of year. Worm fishing doesn't require specialized gear, you probably already own a rod that can do it, so what are you waiting for?!

Come along as we take an in depth look at the different styles of plastic worms and how to apply them to your bass fishing this Summer. From how to choose the right plastic worm for the job, to how to rig them, even details on color, this is what you need to know to start catching fish today. We know your local shop has dozens, if not hundreds of plastic worms. Let us simplify it for you!

Below you'll find links to our favorite worms and the gear we use to fish them. We've included color recommendations for each worm and favorite rigging options as well. The links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.


STRAIGHT TAIL WORMS...

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

Colors: Junebug, Dark Junebug, Plum


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

Colors: Junebug, Bama Bug, Green Pumpkin


•MissileBaits 6" Magic Worm: https://bit.ly/3T7dHgB

Colors: Watermelon Violet, Blueback Secret, Junebug Dream


•Yamamoto 10" Oki Worm: https://bit.ly/44XvFHu

Colors: Plum Candy, Junebug, Green Pumpkin Blue


SWIMMING WORM...

•Netbait Baitfuel Big Bopper: https://bit.ly/3SfpUhb

Colors: Bama Bug, Tilapia Magic


CURLY TAIL WORMS...

•Zoom Ol Monster: https://bit.ly/2adPtjs

Colors: JuneBug, Candy Bug, Plum Apple


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

Colors: Junebug, Plum Apple


•Xzone Blitz Worm: https://bit.ly/422SaJA

Colors: Plum, Junebug


SHAKEY HEADS...

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

Size: 3/16 oz


•Owner Magnum Shakey Head: https://bit.ly/2VlgJBA

Size: 1/2 oz, 8/0 Hook


TEXAS RIG COMPONENTS...

Hook– Owner Offset Shank Wide Gap Worm: https://bit.ly/3Cm7Jiq

Size: 5/0

Weight– VMC Tungsten Worm Weight: https://bit.ly/3Vo2dbo

Size: 3/8 - 1/2 oz

Stopper– VMC Sinker Stop: https://bit.ly/38XLQd4


CAROLINA RIG COMPONENTS...

Hook– Hayabusa Round Bend Heavy Duty: https://bit.ly/3EzvYwE

Size: 5/0

Swivel– Spro Power: https://bit.ly/2ay0p7d

Size: 5

Weight– Real Deal Tungsten Barrel: https://bit.ly/3XvR6yI

Size: 3/8 – 1 oz

Stopper– VMC Sinker Stop: https://bit.ly/38XLQd4


DROPSHOT COMPONENTS...

Hook– Owner Cover Shot HD: https://bit.ly/36Gunbf

Size: 2/0

Weight– Xzone Tungsten Skinny: https://bit.ly/40NDHjT

Size: 1/4 oz


SHAKY HEAD COMBO...

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

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

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

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (12 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi


CAROLINA RIG COMBO...

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

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

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

Leader– Sufix Advance (20 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix


BUDGET DROPSHOT COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Bass X 6'10" ML XFast: https://bit.ly/2r69Sj6

Reel– Daiwa Fuego LT 2500D – XH: https://bit.ly/2yDmdtQ

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


BUDGET WORM CASTING COMBO...

Rod– Cashion Element 7'3" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/48w69eC

Reel– Daiwa Fuego CT: https://bit.ly/35hugfH

Line– Seaguar InvizX (15 lb): https://bit.ly/2oVsG2Y


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