Top 5 Baits For August Bass Fishing!

August may be HOT but so is the FISHING!! Today we're showing you the best baits to catch fish all month! Whether you're fishing a murky lake, a fishery full of grass, or a clear highland reservoir, there are baits here to help you succeed! Bass are predictable on hot days and become very easy to catch, so get out there and have some fun!

Heat is your friend when bass fishing! We've already done several videos talking about how bass position in the heat and how to predict their movements. Once you understand that positioning, all you need to do is fish these key lures with confidence. Summer fishing can be amazing and this is your year to shine!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits discussed in the video. We've listed them in the order they appear in the video and have included all the rigging components needed to fish them effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

TOPWATER...

•Rapala PXR Jowler 127: https://bit.ly/3A3HDVs

Colors: Mat Shad, Silver Flitter Shad

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

Colors: Full Metal, American Shad, Blueback Herring

•Giant Dog X: https://bit.ly/2yU84eE

Colors: Spotlight Shad, Juvy Gill

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

Colors: MF Bluegill, Green Pumpkin, Maverick

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

Colors: Glitter Bluegill, Glitter Hasu

SOFT JERKBAIT...

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

Colors: Smokin Shad, Albino

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

Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad

•Megabass Sling Shad: https://bit.ly/41tgaaT

Colors: G Bluegill, Wakasagi

Favorite Hook– Gamakatsu Superline Wide Gap Hook: https://bit.ly/4bbBuDW

Size: 3/0 – 4/0

Swivel Hook– VMC Redline Swivel Hook: https://bit.ly/4x0ME9z

Size: 3/0 – 4/0

UNDERSPINS...

•BKK Titan Diver: https://bit.ly/3kzagCo

Favorite Sizes: 4/0

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

Size: 1/4 oz

•Rapala Crush City 3" Mayor: https://bit.ly/43Uhyli

Colors: Albino Shad, Shad

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

Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad

CRANKBAITS...

•Rapala DT 16: https://bit.ly/42ITxNr

Colors: Blueback Herring, Helsinki Shad

•Nomad DTrak 65: https://bit.ly/4a5wAYX

Colors: Natural Threadfin, Tennessee Shad

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

Colors: Summer Minnow, Chartreuse Blue, Metallic Shad

CRANKBAIT HOOK UPGRADE...

•Owner ST-35 Trebles: https://bit.ly/2g8uCMj

Size: 2

•Owner Hyperwire Split Rings: https://bit.ly/2v8ArBX

Size: 3

CREATURE BAITS...

•Missile Baits Baby D Stroyer: https://bit.ly/2QiTTrM

Colors: Super Bug, Candy Bug

•Tactical Tungsten Worm Weight: https://bit.ly/4x3Npij

Size: 1/4 oz

•BKK Offset Worm HD: https://bit.ly/4lcHa6U

Size: 3/0

PITCHING JIG...

•Dirty Jigs Pitchin Jig (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2amL3of

Color: The Go To, Green Pumpkin Craw

•Xzone 4" Muscle Back Craw: https://bit.ly/43DZXOQ

Colors: Green Pumpkin Black

POWER SHOT...

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

Colors: Junebug Dream, Blue Back Secret

•Berkley 6" Lab Series Worm: https://bit.ly/3OYhSOr

Colors: Payload, Oxblood Red Flake

•Owner Covershot HD: https://bit.ly/36Gunbf

Size: 2/0

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

Size: 1/4 oz

TIM'S TOPWATER COMBO...

Rod– Megabass P5 Destroyer Z Crank Elseil: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

Model: 7' Medium Regular

Reel– Daiwa Steez SV TW: https://bit.ly/3wXZ9Jb

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

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

BUDGET TOPWATER COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick HMG 6'8" Medium Mod Fast: https://bit.ly/4epUFz1

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

Line– Power Pro Moss Green (30 lb): https://bit.ly/2aFg46b

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

TIM'S POWER SHOT COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick World Class 6'10" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/3qbGEya

Reel– Abu Garcia Zenon MG–X: https://bit.ly/4dv7WT0

Line– Sufix 131 Braid (30 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF

Leader– Sunline Saltimate 16 lb: https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2

ALL AROUND COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Legend X2 7'1" Med Hvy XFast: https://bit.ly/3IOSXcJ

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

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

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (20 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

BUDGET ALL AROUND COMBO...

Rod– Dobyns Maverick 7'3" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/3ncP1nX

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

Line– Power Pro Moss Green (40 lb): https://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader– Seaguar Pounce Fluoro (15 lb): https://bit.ly/4fG9v3f

WANT TACTICALBASSIN GEAR??

•TacticalBassin Apparel and Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

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

Don't Make This HUGE Fishing Mistake This Summer!

Start catching more fish today! Everyone overlooks this sneaky spot and it's packed with fish! As we approach the middle of Summer, fish get harder to catch. If you're fishing the same techniques in the same places, you're probably starting to struggle. But there is something simple you can do to start catching fish again right now.

It's time to get away from the bank! Forget the shoreline you've been fishing all season and start focusing your attention on submerged vegetation and offshore color lines. Weed lines and weed edges are the easiest place to catch fish in your lake and almost no one is targeting them. The same can be said for the color line!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear we use when targeting bass this time of year. We've included our favorite sizes and colors for each lure to make it as simple as possible. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

TACTICALBASSIN MERCH...

•TacticalBassin Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

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

GRASS FISHING

TOPWATER...

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

Colors: Juvy Gill, Bone Python, Spotlight Shad

KARASHI...

•Megabass Karashi: https://bit.ly/3LwMGS7

Colors: Juvy Gill, Glitz Shad, See Through Shad

CHATTERBAIT...

•ZMan Evo Elite (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3OAGB8y

Color: Bama Bream

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

Color: TW Sunfish Magic

PITCHIN JIG...

•Dirty Jigs Pitchin Jig (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2amL3of

Color: The Go To

•Xzone 4" Muscle Back Craw: https://bit.ly/43DZXOQ

Color: Green Pumpkin Black Flake

SHAKEY HEAD...

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

Colors: Junebug, Plum, Green Pumpkin Black

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

Size: 1/4 oz

COLOR LINE BAITS

TOPWATER...

•Rapala Jowler 127: https://bit.ly/3A3HDVs

Color: Glitter Bone, Pure Chrome

JIG AND MINNOW...

•Hog Farmer Stroll Shad: https://bit.ly/3ALs7OI

Colors: Green Shad, Ghost Minnow, Electric Shad

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

Colors: Gizzard Shad, Green Shad, Shad

•Dirty Jigs Guppy HD: https://bit.ly/3WCfvSn

Size: 1/4 oz

SPYBAIT...

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

Colors: Wakasagi, River Bait, Ghost Minnow

SENKO...

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

Color: Tactical Shad, Natural Shad, Baby Bass

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

Size: 1/0

TUBE...

•Big Bite Baits 3.5" Scentsation Tube: https://bit.ly/43eGkzS

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Green Pump Purp Cop

•Xzone 60 Degree Tube Head: https://bit.ly/3jCHmR8

Size: 1/4 oz

BUDGET TOPWATER COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Bass X 7'1" Medium Fast: https://bit.ly/2r0xWAs

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

Line– Power Pro Moss Green (40 lb): https://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader– Sufix Advance Mono (14 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

BUDGET SENKO/TUBE COMBO...

Rod– Daiwa Tatula XT 7'3" Medium: https://bit.ly/3n6Ojvx

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

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

BUDGET CHATTERBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick HMG 7'5" Medium Heavy X Fast: https://bit.ly/3AyrAiW

Reel– Abu Garcia Max5 Pro: https://bit.ly/4pGZ4Az

Line– Seaguar Red Label (17 lb): https://bit.ly/2LOVEwA

BUDGET BFS COMBO...

Rod– Cashion Element Z2 6'10" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/48w69eC

Reel– Abu Garcia Revo X BFS: https://bit.ly/4flqwi3

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

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to apparel and merch! See it here…

•TacticalBassin Apparel and Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

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

3 Overlooked Summer Patterns To Catch Bigger Bass!

Summer is in full swing and predicting bass locations is tough for many anglers. Jump in the boat with Tim and see how easy it can be! He's exploring a new lake and it doesn't take long to locate fish, despite the Summer heat. He quickly dials in 3 distinct patterns, and catches Largemouth and Smallmouth with ease.

Don't let Summer get you down. The fishing is amazing if you cover water and locate groups of fish. It would have been easy for Tim to stop exploring after locating the shallow Karashi bite, or the topwater bite, but he carried on and ultimately unlocked the big Smallmouth pattern as well. This is Summer fishing at its best!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear Tim used throughout the day. We've included the exact colors for the baits, as well as the rod and reel combos Tim used to fish these baits effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

TACTICALBASSIN GEAR...

•TacticalBassin Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

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

TOPWATER...

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

Color: Spotlight Shad

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

Color: Bone

SENKO...

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

Color: Tactical Shad

•Owner Sniper Finesse Neko (Size 1): https://bit.ly/2kfdv37

•VMC Crossover Band (Size 5): https://bit.ly/3w0NYdz

KARASHI...

•Megabass Karashi 80: https://bit.ly/4lgNFFK

Color: Kasumi Ito

SWIMBAIT...

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

Sizes: 1/4 oz, 1/0 Hook

•Keitech 4" Easy Shiner: https://bit.ly/2bxJK6H

Color: Sungill

DROPSHOT...

•Berkley Lab Series Flat Worm: https://bit.ly/4f3qxtm

Color: Wakasagi

•BKK Armor Point Dropshot: https://bit.ly/4b4fMnZ

Size: 2

•Xzone Tungsten Weight: https://bit.ly/3HgdcMM

Size: 1/4 oz

TOPWATER COMBO...

Rod– Megabass P5 Destroyer Z Crank Elseil: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

Model: 7' Medium Regular

Reel– Daiwa Steez SV TW: https://bit.ly/3wXZ9Jb

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

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

KARASHI 80 COMBO...

Rod– Cashion Element Z2 7' Medium: https://bit.ly/48w69eC

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

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

SWIMBAIT COMBO...

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

Reel– Daiwa PX BF 70: https://bit.ly/3y0fWw0

Line– Sunline FCSniper (6 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BUDGET TOPWATER COMBO...

Rod– 13 Fishing Oath 7'1" Medium Fast: https://bit.ly/4xXeuVJ

Reel– Abu Garcia Max5 Pro: https://bit.ly/4pGZ4Az

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

Leader– Sufix Advance Mono (15 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 apparel and merch! See it here…

•TacticalBassin Apparel and Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

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

Dropshot Tricks For Summer Bass! New Baits And Rigging For Hot Weather!

The dropshot is more versatile than most angler's realize. From power shotting to finesse presentations, we're taking a deep dive into Summer dropshot fishing! If you believe it's just a finesse technique, you're missing a lot of amazing dropshot opportunities in the Summer! It's time to shift your mindset, explore new baits, and catch more fish!

In today's video Matt is covering the basics of dropshot fishing, including some of his key baits. Then he's showing how to adapt the technique to changing conditions, including heavy cover. The dropshot is far more versatile than we give it credit for and today Matt is taking the time to show us how to really dial it in.

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.

TACTICALBASSIN GEAR...

•TacticalBassin Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

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

PADDLE TAIL WORMS...

•MissileBaits BombShot: https://bit.ly/2YYBipr

Colors: Goby Bite, Fishaliscious

•Big Bite Scentsation Smasher: https://bit.ly/2ZpCOCY

Colors: Perch Dinner, Smashed Goby, Bully

•Berkley Labs Flat Worm: https://bit.ly/4f3qxtm

Colors: Tactical, Oxblood Red Flake, Obsidian Black

STRAIGHT TAIL WORMS...

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

Colors: Johns Juice, Blueback Secret, Watermelon Violet

•Berkley Lab Series Finesse Worm: https://bit.ly/3OYhSOr

Colors: Payload, Ember Jelly Fusion, Oxblood Red Flake

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

Colors: Junebug, Dark Junebug, Green Pumpkin Blue

DICE BAITS...

•Zman Fuzzy Nuggetz: https://bit.ly/3KFn2Mv

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Green Pumpkin Goby, Electric Shad

•Xzone GBO (Non Salted): https://bit.ly/4xGrzmc

Colors: Green Pumpkin, 309, Smoke Black

DROPSHOT HOOKS (NOSE RIG)...

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

Favorite Size: 2

•Owner Jungle Dropshot: https://bit.ly/4nRKl49

Favorite Size: 2

•Gamakatsu Super Tuned TWG Dropshot: https://bit.ly/4fSyAd9

Favorite Size: 1

•BKK Armor Point Dropshot: https://bit.ly/4jveyoy

Favorite Size: 1

DROPSHOT HOOKS (WEEDLESS)...

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

Size: 1/0 – 2/0

•BKK Dropshot Long Shank: https://bit.ly/3ZXXyiQ

Size: 1/0 – 2/0

DROPSHOT WEIGHTS...

•Xzone Tear Drop Weights: https://bit.ly/3HgdcMM

Size: 3/16 – 3/8 oz

•Xzone Tear Drop Tie On Weights: https://bit.ly/4exmYty

Size: 3/16 – 3/8 oz

•Xzone Cylinder Dropshot Weights: https://bit.ly/4xA9mXl

Size: 3/16 – 3/8 oz

DOBYNS DROPSHOT COMBO...

Rod– Dobyns Champion Extreme 741: https://bit.ly/29OVnDa

Model: 7'4" Light Fast

Reel– Shimano Vanquish 3000: https://bit.ly/4sAmR5X

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

Leader– Seaguar Grand Max (6 lb): https://bit.ly/46eb98G

MEGABASS DROPSHOT COMBO...

Rod– Megabass Destroyer Evolution 6'3" Ultralight: https://bit.ly/4nxU53D

Model: Lycaon MS

Reel– Shimano Vanquish 2500: https://bit.ly/4sAmR5X

Line– Sunline Almight (13 lb): https://bit.ly/4flJrsg

Leader– Seaguar Grand Max (6 lb): https://bit.ly/46eb98G

G LOOMIS DROPSHOT COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis GLX 822 DSR: https://bit.ly/3Ifjbow

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

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to apparel and merch! See it here…

•TacticalBassin Apparel and Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

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