How To Catch Fish In ANY Conditions! (Crazy Spring Weather Won't Stop Us)

Come along as we explore a brand new lake! Matt is out on the road and has picked a new lake to fish. The conditions are brutal, with high winds and rain approaching, but that won’t stop him from fishing! Watch how he eliminates water, builds two unique patterns, and catches a bunch of fish!

Today was all about fishing the backwaters. Matt searched out backwater canals, ponds, flooded flats, and anywhere else he could find that was protected from the wind! He started the day off with the frog, and caught a bunch of quality fish. Once the conditions began to degrade, he had to resort to subsurface presentations to keep getting bites. Next time you’re on the water and the conditions aren’t ideal, just remember that you can adapt and overcome!

Below you’ll find links to the exact baits and gear Matt used throughout the day. We’ve included the exact colors, sizes, hook upgrades, as well as the specific rod and reel combos. 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: Killer Gill


SWIM JIG…

•Dirty Jigs Swim Jig (3/8 oz): https://bit.ly/2dIVUMd

Color: Crappie

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

Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl


SENKO…

Bait– Yamamoto 5” Senko: https://bit.ly/2axAmNS

Color: Gooseberry Laminate

Hook– Gamakatsu Superline EWG: https://bit.ly/3AmFDnK

Size: 3/0

Weight– Xzone Tungsten: https://bit.ly/3c28mks

Size: 1/4 oz

Peg– 6th Sense Peg X Stoppers: https://bit.ly/2bHjowk


POPPER…

•Megabass Pop Max: https://bit.ly/2qqfmm1

Color: Secret Gill


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


SENKO COMBO…

Rod– Dobyns Champion Extreme HP 7’4” Heavy: https://bit.ly/2ab2kRX

Model: 744

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

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

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


SWIM JIG COMBO…

Rod– St. Croix Legend Xtreme 7’4” Heavy: https://bit.ly/2wlJQLu

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

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


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

Bass Fishing Is Changing! Don't Miss These 3 Fishing Trends!

Bass fishing is constantly changing, this is what you need to know! These 3 trends are on fire right now! When you walk into a tackle shop, these pegs are always empty, and there's a reason. It's very important to stay ahead of new techniques and trends if you want to catch as many fish as possible, especially for competitive anglers. A lot of trends come an go, but these 3 are catching fish all over the globe!

The Megabass Karashi may be the most effective lure to come out in decades! It's small, you'll  have to learn the cadence, but the results are incredible! Strolling isn't new at all, but its effectiveness for targeting bass continues to amaze us! If you still haven't engaged with this trend, you're missing one of the best bass catching options in recent years! And the dice... what started out as a niche... almost a joke... has turned into a shockingly effective method, especially when rigged on a dropshot.

Below you'll find links to all the baits discussed in the video. We've added our personal favorite colors for each, along with our favorite rod and reel combos to fish them effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.


RELATED TECHNIQUE VIDEO...

•Karashi: https://youtu.be/R4oTU0CmJ-8

•Strolling: https://youtu.be/5Gz4rap0DpE

•Dice: https://youtu.be/qhw4n5WDtOU


THE KARASHI...

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

Colors: HT Ito Wakasagi, Kasumi Ito KS, HT Setsuki Chiayu


STROLLING BAITS...

•Hog Farmer 5" Stroll Shad: https://bit.ly/3ALs7OI

Colors: Green Shad, Electric Shad, Ghost Minnow


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

Colors: Silver Shiner, Silver Shad, Indy Sagi


•Crush City Mooch Minnow: https://bit.ly/3Yn4NR6

Colors: Electric Shad, Gizzard Shad, Green Shad


STROLLING HEADS...

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

Size: 1/4 oz, 2/0 Hook


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

Sizes: 1/96 oz, 3/32 oz, 3/16 oz


DICE BAITS...

•OSP Dice Rubber: https://bit.ly/4e0DII9

Colors: Green Pumpkin Pepper, Fred's Candy, Moebi


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

Colors: Green Pumpkin Pepper, Fred's Candy, Moebi


DICE RIGGING...

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

Size: 1/16 oz


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

Size: Small


•Gamakatsu Dropshot Hook: https://bit.ly/2zGX441

Size: 2


KARASHI COMBO...

Rod– Cashion Icon 7' Light: https://bit.ly/3mLIIes

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

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


HIGH END KARASHI COMBO...

Rod– Megabass Destroyer P5 Pop X Stick: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

Size: 6'3" Ultralight

Reel– Shimano Aldebaran BFS: https://bit.ly/3ryXKpR

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


MAIN STROLLING COMBO...

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

Model: 6'10" Medium Heavy Extra Fast

Reel– Shimano Sustain FJ 2500: https://bit.ly/3BQLlNP

Line– Sufix 832 (10 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 apparel and merch! See it here…

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

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

Tips For Fishing The Shad Spawn Ft. Adam Hinkle! ( Tactical Family )

Come along with Adam for an awesome day of fishing! Tactical Family member, Adam Hinkle, is targeting agressive bass that are ambushing baitfish in the early morning hours. He's capitalizing on the shad spawn, a phenomenon that happens around the country in late April and early May.

If you've never experienced this bite, it's one of the easiest times of year to catch fish! Shad are spawning along the shoreline during the night, and at first light, the bass begin ambushing them. Baits like spinnerbaits, chatterbait, Alabama rigs, swim jigs, and swimbaits are all great options during this bite window!

Below you'll find links to the baits Adam used throughout the day. We've included his favorite colors for each bait, as well as the rod and reel combos he was using to fish the baits effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.


SPINNERBAIT...

•Dirty Jigs Compact Spinnerbait (3/8 oz): https://bit.ly/3OyxKDD

Color: Magic Shad


SWIM JIG...

•Dirty Jigs Finesse Swim Jig (5/16 oz): https://bit.ly/2dr2933

Color: Pearl Ghost Shiner

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

Color: Threadfin Shad


CHATTERBAIT...

•ZMan JackHammer Baby Jack (1/4 oz): https://bit.ly/4jvWTMx

Color: Green Pumpkin Shad

•Hog Farmer 4" Stroll Shad: https://bit.ly/3ALs7OI

Color: Tennessee Magic


THE MICRO RIG...

Rig– Hog Farmer Tactical Micro Rig: https://bit.ly/3RY1wUK

Heads– ZMan Trout Eye Finesse (1/8 oz): https://bit.ly/3C7H1iL

Baits– Xzone 2.75" Swammer: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl

Baits– Yamamoto 3.2" Shad Shape Swimmer: https://bit.ly/4hOE5al

Color: Pro Blue


SHAD SWIMBAIT...

•Huddleston Deluxe Shad: https://bit.ly/42tKn9g


SPINNERBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Megabass Levante 6'11" Jerkbait Special: https://bit.ly/2OSVNwH

Reel– Shimano SLX XT (XG): https://bit.ly/2BRTYL8

Line– Seaguar InvizX (12 lb): https://bit.ly/2oVsG2Y


CHATTERBAIT COMBO...

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

Reel– Shimano SLX 150 DC (XG): https://bit.ly/2LWzw2Q

Line– Seaguar InvizX (12 lb): https://bit.ly/2oVsG2Y


RIG COMBO...

Rod– Megabass Levante 7'5" EMTF: https://bit.ly/2OSVNwH

Reel– Shimano Curado 200 M (XG): https://bit.ly/3YafZyg

Line– Seaguar Red Label (15 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

Top 10 Chatterbait Trailers Of All Time!! ( Underwater Action Compared )

Come underwater to see how chatterbait trailers really move! Chatterbait trailers are not created equal! Some baits look great on store shelves and terrible in the water, while other baits have surprising actions, you'll only find by diving below the surface and watching them move. We look forward to hearing your favorites as well!

We started with underwater footage of 50+ trailers before narrowing it down to this "Top 10" list. Do you agree with the list? Was your favorite missing, or in the wrong spot? A lot of these judgement calls are up to the eye of the angler, and now that you know what we see, we'd love to hear your thoughts as well.

Below you'll find links to the chatterbaits, the trailers, as well as some of our favorite rod and reel combos for fishing these baits effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.


IF YOU COULD ONLY HAVE ONE...

Bait– Jack Hammer Chatterbait (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2popvj6

Color: Green Pumpkin Shad

Trailer– Hog Farmer Spunk Shad 4.5: http://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Color: Sexy Shad


THE TRAILERS (IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE)...

•Zoom Split Tail Trailer: https://bit.ly/2nL3wAd

Colors: Glimmer Blue, Chartreuse Glitter


•ZMan 5" Big Ballerz: https://bit.ly/3F4Xd5I

Colors: Beer Run, Pearl, Red Bone


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

Colors: Smokin Shad, Green Flash, Watermelon Seed


•Yamamoto Cowboy: https://bit.ly/2q7AI72

Colors: Blue Craw, Tilapia Magic


•Gratt Mixer: https://bit.ly/3NDIBLM

Colors: Craw, Green Pump/Blue Flake, Green N Purple


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

Colors: Black Blue, Summer Craw, Green Pump Black


•Hog Farmer 5" Stroll Shad: https://bit.ly/3ALs7OI

Colors: Electric Shad, Green Shad, Sexy Shad


•Big Bite Baits 4.25" Kamikaze SwimOn: https://bit.ly/2NkSdPV

Colors: Flamethrower, Smoky Gold, Green Pump Orange Blue


•Yamamoto Kickin Zako: https://bit.ly/3fPRQsF

Colors: Sexy Shad, Blue Craw, Zako


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

Colors: Ghost Minnow, Electric Shad, Sexy Shad


TOP 3 CHATTERBAITS...

•Jack Hammer Chatterbait (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2popvj6

Colors: Green Pump Shad, TW Green Pump Watermelon, Ghost Baby Gill


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

Colors: Electric Shad, Bama Bream, GlitterBomb


•ZMan Mini Max (3/8 oz): https://bit.ly/3tqztzi

Colors: Spot Remover, Black Blue, Bluegill


HIGH END CHATTERBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Megabass P5 Destroyer "Daemos": https://bit.ly/3wHoXpD

Model: 7'2" Medium+

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

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

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


MID PRICE CHATTERBAIT COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis IMX Pro 883C BJR: http://bit.ly/2QurcHi

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

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro 40 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Sunline Saltimate System Shock 20 lb: https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2


BUDGET CHATTERBAIT COMBO...

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

Reel– Shimano SLX XT (HG): https://bit.ly/2BRTYL8

Line– Seaguar Red Label (20 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