Tim's Tricks For Fishing In The Wind! (While Fishing A New Lake)

Fall fishing is awesome, even when the conditions are tough! Come along for a windy day on a brand new lake. Tim is out exploring a new lake, and it doesn't take him long to find a great pattern, despite the wild weather. From dropshot to shaky head, to jerkbait... he dials in a pattern quickly and catches a ton of fish!

We all dream about beautiful Fall days, but what about when rough weather rolls across the lake on your day off? When the going gets tough, the angler that adapts quickly will see success. Tim was faced with especially difficult conditions because he has no history to lean on with this lake. Despite the challenges, he dialed in a great jerkbait bite and caught a bunch of bass!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear Tim used throughout the day. We've included the exact baits colors, as well as the rod and reel combos he 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.

THE WORMS..

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

Color: Alabama Bream

•Big Bite NekoRama Worm: https://bit.ly/48LN6Qr

Color: Matte Green Pumpkin

SOFT JERKBAIT...

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

Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl

•VMC Redline Wide Gap Hook: https://bit.ly/3m3dn6G

Size: 3/0

TOPWATER...

•Evergreen SB105 Topwater: https://bit.ly/2zIkqUH

Color: Full Metal

JERKBAITS...

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

Color: Ghost Ayu

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

Color: S Hasu

SOFT PLASTIC STORAGE BAG...

•Buzbe Quik Qube Breeze: https://bit.ly/43ILiTG

Size: Medium Deep

POWER SHOT COMBO...

Rod– Abu Garcia Zenon 7' Medium: https://bit.ly/43y32RU

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

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

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

SHAKY HEAD COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis GLX 803C JWR: https://bit.ly/4eTKfF2

Model: 6'8" Medium Heavy

Reel– Shimano Metanium DC 70 A: https://bit.ly/2qrSZvs

Line– Sunline SX–1 Braid (30 lb): https://bit.ly/2tn8EzQ

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

JERKBAIT COMBO...

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

Reel– Abu Garcia Zenon MG–LTX: https://bit.ly/40ltb6s

Line– Seaguar InvizX (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2oVsG2Y

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

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Bass Fishing Fall Gear Review!! The Best Rods, Reels, And Baits For 2025!

This new gear is amazing! Let's check it out! From the best rod and reel additions to hit the market this season, to the best senko we've seen in years, as well as fuzzy baits and dark sleepers, this video is jam packed with incredible baits and gear that will have positive impacts on your bass fishing! We've put a ton of time on the water exploring all the new tackle to hit the market and today we're bringing you the best of the best!

I can't remember the last time we had a gear review that was packed with this many "must have" baits! When Matt reveals a senko color and says "it's the best color to launch in the last 10 years", that carries a lot of weight! Add in the Zman fuzzy baits, a new dark sleeper, the smallest glide bait on earth, and so many other great offerings that its hard to keep track, you've got a serious video in front of you!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear Matt discussed in the video. We've included our favorite sizes where applicable, as well as some of our favorite colors for the baits. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

EXPRIDE ROD...

•Shimano Expride B: https://bit.ly/2osaj3q

Model: 7'4" Medium +

ABU GARCIA REEL...

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

DARK SLEEPER...

•Megabass 4.5" Dark Sleeper: https://bit.ly/42xdRnN

Colors: Haze, Numa Chichibu

FUZZY BAITS...

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

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Green Pumpkin Goby

•Zman Fuzzy Bugz: https://bit.ly/46T7AVH

Colors: The Deal, Green Pumpkin Goby, Green Pumpkin

•Zman Fuzzy TRD: https://bit.ly/48y7rIA

Colors: Green Pumpkin Goby, Green Pumpkin

FLUOROCARBON...

•Seaguar JDM Grand Max: https://bit.ly/46eb98G

Favorite Sizes: 7, 8, 10 lb

THE SENKO...

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

Color: Sungill

SLING SHAD...

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

Colors: G Bluegill, Hasu, Wakasagi

BAITSANITY MICRO SWIMBAITS...

•Baitsanity Simple Bait 2" Glide: https://bit.ly/4od827Y

Colors: Bluegill, Baby Shad, Chrome

•Baitsanity Simple Bait 2" Glide Crank Minnow: https://bit.ly/4mOdXz7

Colors: Bluegill, Minnow, Baby Shad

KARASHI REPLACEMENT HOOK...

•Megabass Tinsel Hook: https://bit.ly/4ltPizz

Size: 10

DROPSHOT HOOK...

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

Size: 4, 2, 1

TUNGSTEN GUPPY...

•Dirty Jigs Tungsten Guppy: https://bit.ly/4nfOJtT

Size: 1/8 – 1/4 oz

NAIL WEIGHT...

•Gamakatsu TG Trigger Nail: https://bit.ly/48EMWtI

Sizes: 1/16 – 1/8 oz

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

FUZZY BAITS?! Why This Is The HOTTEST Trend In Bass Fishing!!!

Bass fishing is constantly trending, but this "Fuzzy" trend is here to stay! We've been following closely the last few years to the Fuzzy Dice trend developing in the United States and are now watching it morph into other shapes and profiles. What started with unique Japanese baits shaped like dice and Kiosk balls, has now morphed into something much larger.

So what's the deal? Is it something you need to put your time into? Tim is laying it all out for you right now! 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 "Fuzzy" 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.

ZMAN BAITS...

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

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Green Pumpkin Goby

•Zman Fuzzy Bugz: https://bit.ly/46T7AVH

Colors: The Deal, Green Pumpkin Goby, Green Pumpkin

•Zman Fuzzy TRD: https://bit.ly/48y7rIA

Colors: Green Pumpkin Goby, Green Pumpkin

BIG BITE BAITS...

•Big Bite Baits fuzzy Scentsation Stick: https://bit.ly/46ZV3yL

Colors: Albino, Green Pumpkin, Green Pumpkin Orange

YAMAMOTO BAITS...

•Fuzzy Senko: https://bit.ly/3Wgm6B7

Colors: Baby Bass, Green Pumpkin Orange

•Fuzzy Nut: https://bit.ly/4mU4Mg0

Colors: Green Pumpkin Orange, Green Pumpkin Black

OSP DICE 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

•OSP Magnum Dice: https://bit.ly/45FqVti

Colors: Fred's Candy, Green Pumpkin Pepper

COIKE BAITS...

•HideUp Coike Shrimp: https://bit.ly/4ifxWUP

Colors: Grasshopper, Green Pumpkin

•HideUp Coike 17MM: https://bit.ly/3QyUgwU

Colors: Green Pumpkin Pepper

NAIL RIGGING AND DROPSHOT COMPONENTS...

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

Size: Small

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

Size: 2

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

Size: 2

•Gamakatsu Trigger Nail Weight: https://bit.ly/48EMWtI

Size: 1/16 oz

•Big Bite Baits Neko Weight: https://bit.ly/441tOEg

Size: 1/32 oz

"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

TIM'S HIGH END FUZZY COMBO...

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

Reel– Shimano Exsence 2500: https://bit.ly/2iMtscV

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

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

ALL AROUND FUZZY 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 COMBO...

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

Reel– Daiwa Exceler LT 2500: https://bit.ly/4oa5mYG

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 apparel and merch! See it here…

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

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

Matt's Two-Bait Trick To Catch Big Bass In Fall!

Matt catches a GIANT BASS while exploring a new lake! Come along for an awesome day of Fall bass fishing! Matt didn't know what to expect as he started the day targeting quality Largemouth, but after making a run to the open water, he discovered an amazing Smallmouth bite as well!

The Fall is an amazing time to be on the water. As temperatures drop, fish begin feeding heavily. During this window, any cast can connect you with the fish of a lifetime. Today, Matt used a combination of a Duo Realis Spinbait 80, and a Megabass Vision 110 Jerkbait, to target big bass.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits, gear, and terminal tackle. We've included the exact rods and reels, as well as any upgrades Matt made to the baits. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

THE SENKO...

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

Colors: Green Pumpkin Bk Flake

•Gamakatsu Nano Alpha Superline EWG: https://bit.ly/4bbBuDW

Size: 3/0

SOFT JERKBAIT...

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

Color: G Biwahigai

•Gamakatsu Nano Alpha Superline EWG: https://bit.ly/4bbBuDW

Size: 3/0

DARK SLEEPER...

•Megabass 3" Dark Sleeper (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2TyR1GT

Color: Ghost Shrimp

SPY BAIT...

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

Color: Ghost Wakasagi

JERKBAIT...

•Megabass Vision 110 Jerkbait: https://bit.ly/3tw8Cpz

Color: Mat Tennessee Shad

VISION 110 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

SENKO/SLING SHAD COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick World Class 7'1" Medium Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/3qbGEya

Reel– Abu Garcia Zenon MG–LTX: https://bit.ly/40ltb6s

Line– Seaguar Tatsu Fluoro (12 lb): https://bit.ly/3Cje0Rw

SPY BAIT COMBO...

Rod– Megabass Destroyer P5 Flyssa: https://bit.ly/3RmuKdN

Model: 7'6" Light+

Reel– Abu Garcia Zenon LTX 2500: https://bit.ly/46l50Xp

Line– Sunline Super FC (7 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

JERKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Megabass Destroyer Evoluzion: https://bit.ly/4oXDY0A

Model: Oneten Stick Evolution

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

Line– Seaguar Tatsu (10 lb): https://bit.ly/4lN1MBm

BUDGET JERKBAIT COMBO...

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

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

Line– Seaguar Red label (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2LOVEwA

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