Swimbait Fishing For Bass! ( Beginner To Advanced Seminar – Everything You Need To Know )

This is everything you need to know about swimbait fishing! Soft baits, Hard baits, Rigging, and gear! Matt covers swimbaits, techniques, and tactics in a 3-Hour Seminar, forged through decades of swimbait fishing.

Dive deep into the world of swimbait fishing with us! Matt has been tossing these baits at trophy bass for decades and today he’s pouring out his knowledge to help you become a better angler. If you throw swimbaits, are curious about swimbaits, or need help with specific baits, this video breaks it all down in easy-to-understand terms.

Here are the baits, rods, reels, and gear, with links directly to Tackle Warehouse.

BUDGET BAITS…

•Megabass 6" Magdraft: http://bit.ly/2mc8bfK

Color: White Back Shad

•Savage Gear LT Gill: https://bit.ly/3pCRab7

Color: Bluegill

•Bucca Brand 6” Trick Shad: https://bit.ly/4hFD5Go

Color: Matte Shad

•Berkley 6" Chop Block: https://bit.ly/44MelaG

Color: Shad

•Duo Realis 7" Versa Shad: https://bit.ly/4iL0nxh

Color: Bluegill Flash

•Owner Beast 10/0 Hook: https://bit.ly/2ancP66

•Zman 6" Diezel Minnow: https://bit.ly/3VHVhFi

Colors: Bad Shad

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

Size: 3/4 oz

SOFT GLIDES...

•Grow Design Flag 170: https://bit.ly/46LrrVS

Colors: Albino Purple

•Raid Osakana Slide: https://bit.ly/417QgrV

Colors: TW Shad, Hustler

•Savage Soft Shine Glide: https://bit.ly/3WE2eIP

Colors: Gizzard Shad

•Berkley Chop Block: https://bit.ly/44MelaG

Colors: Shad, Chrome Gizzard, Burnt Bone

SOFT GILLS...

•Savage Gear LT Bluegill: https://bit.ly/3pCRab7

Color: Bluegill, Ghost Gill

•Savage Gear 4" RTF Bluegill: https://bit.ly/2xx1zjH

Color: Bluegill, Ghost Gill

•Mattlures Gill: https://bit.ly/2FsZhA3

Colors: Male Bluegill

•Megabass Sleeper Gill: https://bit.ly/3HPvgMT

Colors: Gill, Gillkko

PADDLE TAILS...

•Megabass 5" Magdraft: https://bit.ly/4gNg7LN

Colors: White Back Shad, Gillkko

•Megabass Magdraft (6" and 8"): https://bit.ly/2mc8bfK

Colors: White Back Shad, Albino Pearl Shad

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

Colors: White Back Shad, Albino Pearl Shad

•Zman Swag LT: https://bit.ly/3Kpz6l3

Colors: Sight Flash, Perch

•Bacca Burrito Swimbait (5" and 6"): https://bit.ly/3p5SkiW

Colors: Tactical Shad, Tactical Gizzard Shad, Tactical Chartreuse Shad

SOFT WEDGE TAILS...

•Mattlures 6" Shad: https://bit.ly/2vM8cKF

Colors: Light Gizzard

•ZMan 6" ShadTron LT: https://bit.ly/46oXNoG

Colors: Blueback Herring, Threadfin Shad

•Savage Gear 8" Pulse Tail Pro: https://bit.ly/4wBzKzh

Colors: Light Trout, American Shad

BLUEGILL HARD BAITS...

•Baitsanity Explorer Gill: https://bit.ly/3F65FxK

Colors: Bluegill

•Jackall Gantarel: https://bit.ly/2adZI3R

Colors: RT Bluegill

•Bucca Bull Gill: https://bit.ly/2f1ASHn

Colors: Bluegill

•Bucca Brand 3.75" Baby Bull Gill: https://bit.ly/3IBscss

Colors: Violet Brim

•Megabass Vatalion: https://bit.ly/367AOxD

Colors: GG Gill

OPEN WATER GLIDES...

•Baitsanity 11.5" Chimera Shad: https://bit.ly/3U1em4P

•Deps Slide Swimmer 250: https://bit.ly/2AfXQnF

•Savage Gear Scandal 250: https://bit.ly/48q7MNJ

•Savage Gear Shine Glide Pro 230: https://bit.ly/4qQQFLY

•Savage Gear 8" Glide Swimmer: https://bit.ly/4eGJ5No

COVER GLIDES...

•Savage Gear Scandal 200: https://bit.ly/48q7MNJ

•Baitsanity 8" Chimera Shad: https://bit.ly/44XiYvW

•Savage Gear Shine Glide Pro 185: https://bit.ly/4qQQFLY

•Bucca Trick Shad: https://bit.ly/4hFD5Go

•Clutch Eco: https://bit.ly/4bsZX9q

MULTI JOINT...

•22nd Century Triple Trout (7"-8"): https://bit.ly/2E8Up5P

•Bucca Bull Shad (6"-7"): https://bit.ly/2eJ8gWM

•Bucca Brand 5" Bull Shad: https://bit.ly/4aYEpTm

SWIMBAIT HOOKS...

•Megabass Magdraft Head: https://bit.ly/45kyIvz

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

•Owner Beast: https://bit.ly/2ancP66

TREBLE HOOKS AND HARDWARE...

•Owner ST–36 Trebles: https://bit.ly/2cWpeyw

•Owner ST–56 Trebles: https://bit.ly/2cVg7xW

•Gamakatsu 2X Big Bait Trebles: https://bit.ly/42ot615

•BKK Hyperlatch 71SS: https://bit.ly/4gsP6kj

•Owner HyperWire Split Ring: https://bit.ly/2aTH3f1

Sizes: 4-6

•Owner UltraWire Split Ring: https://bit.ly/3bQgswL

Sizes: 3-5

•Single Strand Wire: https://bit.ly/2IwNAiE

Size: 174 lb

•SuspenStrips: https://bit.ly/2YDQNUf

•Zman Rattle Snaker: https://bit.ly/48q8mLp

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

LINE/LEADER...

•Sufix 832 Braid: https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

•Sunline Saltimate: https://bit.ly/47MCfkR

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

•Sunline Big Bait FC: https://bit.ly/46NMLv7

•Seaguar Brawlr: https://bit.ly/4g5NwnJ

SWIMBAIT RODS...

•Shimano SLX 7'8" Heavy: https://bit.ly/3QbMjvs

•Cardiff 300 A: https://bit.ly/2cvhtMO

•Dobyns Fury 8' Heavy: https://bit.ly/2bGvlVV

•Abu Garcia Max5 300: https://bit.ly/4pYubaE

•Fenwick World Class 7'8" MH: https://bit.ly/3qbGEya

•Fenwick Elite 7'8" MH: https://bit.ly/3MyC6tb

•Abu Garcia Beast 200: https://bit.ly/49BAQlE

•Shimano Outlier 7'10" Heavy: https://bit.ly/3EuHPiT

•Shimano Tranx 300 HG: https://bit.ly/40QzQ7b

•Megabass Valkyrie 8' XH: https://bit.ly/3J1gchq

•Shimano Conquest MD: https://bit.ly/3ZBEK5p

•St. Croix Victory 8' H: https://bit.ly/3f4tcEb

•Seviin Lunex 300: https://bit.ly/4w3iZMd

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FALL GEAR REVIEW! The Best NEW Baits And Tackle For Bass Fishing!

These are the best new Baits, Tackle, and rods, to hit the bass fishing scene this Fall! After countless hours of testing, we've found the best new gear of the year! We've got rods from Cashion, line from Sunline, and a ton of baits from around the industry! Let's go!!

This Buyer's Guide is all about finding the best quality bass gear. We've got a strong focus baits, with a ton of great soft and hard baits. From a new senko, to BFS baits, there are a lot of fun, new options on the market! but there are some key soft plastics as well. These reviews allow our inner tackle junkies to run wild, but they also offer a unique look into the constant refinements this industry is making to stay ahead of heavily pressured fish and changing conditions.

Below you'll find links to all of the gear in the video. We've listed it in the order it appears so it's easy for you to find. 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

SOFT BAITS...

•Crush City Inspector: https://bit.ly/47CGmSR

Favorite Colors: Spawn Gill, Morning Flurry, Green Pumpkin Blue

•Yamamoto Covert Senko: https://bit.ly/4zmGXnO

Favorite Colors: Baby Bass, Green Pumpkin Black

HARD AND SKIRTED BAITS...

•Zman Chattertail: https://bit.ly/4i59R5L

Favorite Colors: Black, Chrome, White

•Zman Micro Finesse Chatterbait: https://bit.ly/3TP1xxV

Favorite Colors: Blue Glimmer Sparkle, Pearl, Space Guppy

•Zman TRD Finesse Jig: https://bit.ly/4hVxMEO

Favorite Colors: Canada Craw, Green Pumpkin Goby

•Zman Evo Swim Jig: https://bit.ly/4zkfsuZ

Favorite Colors: Electric Shad, The Deal

•Zman Bare Bones Chatterbait: https://bit.ly/4rNmcik

Favorite Colors: Shad Silver, The Deal Gold

•Berkley Swamp Lord Jr: https://bit.ly/4wT9gZT

Favorite Colors: MF Bluegill, Maverick, Honey Shad

•Shimano Zumverno 95 MR: https://bit.ly/4AXVJmC

Favorite Colors: Ghost Ayu, Pro Blue

GLIDE BAITS...

•Bucca Brand Trick Herring: https://bit.ly/4hIXgEd

Favorite Colors: Chrome herring, Matte Shad, Tennessee Shine

•Rapala Stryda 180: https://bit.ly/4yae1hv

Favorite Colors: Gizzard Shad, Matte Shad

FISHING LINE...

•Sunline Kantan Cast Braid: https://bit.ly/4hPLojH

Available Sizes: 30 – 60 lb

CASHION ELITE PRO CASTING RODS...

•Cashion Elite Pro Worm And Jig Rods: https://bit.ly/4xZ7arb

•Cashion Elite Pro Topwater/Jerkbait Rods: https://bit.ly/4ecAjrN

•Cashion Elite Pro Crankbait Rods: https://bit.ly/4xZ6VfL

•Cashion Elite Pro BFS Rod: https://bit.ly/4djuHfe

•Cashion Elite Pro Chatterbait/Spinnerbait Rod: https://bit.ly/4jIHITm

•Cashion Elite Pro Big Bait Rod: https://bit.ly/4rNJ0P0

CASHION ELITE PRO SPINNING RODS...

•Cashion Elite Pro Spinning Rods: https://bit.ly/4BaDRoH

•Cashion Elite Pro FFS Spinning Rods: https://bit.ly/3VlsEBf

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

Crankbait Tricks For Pressured Bass With Adam Hinkle! ( Tactical Family )

Welcome to one of the most pressured lakes in the country! Tactical Family member, Adam Hinkle, is no stranger to tough fishing conditions. Today we're jumping in the boat with him for an amazing reaction bite, in the midst of brutal conditions. When most anglers would pick up a spinning rod, Adam reaches for his cranking stick!

The San Diego lakes of Southern California are highly pressured and difficult to fish, even on the best days. Some of the greatest finesse techniques of our lifetime were born on these waterways out of pure necessity. Today, Adam is proving that despite it all, power fishing is still a viable option. He's locking a Frittside in his hand and loading the boat with quality bass!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits Adam used in the video. We've included the exact colors for reference, as well as some of our favorite crankbait combos for both enthusiast and budget-minded anglers. 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

CRANKBAIT...

•Berkley Frittside HD 5: https://bit.ly/4hcwfXJ

Color: HD Bluegill, HD Brown Craw

•Berkley Frittside 5: https://bit.ly/4gLRM98

Color: MF Bluegill

FLUOROCARBON LINE...

•Seaguar Tatsu Fluorocarbon: https://bit.ly/4lN1MBm

Size: 15 lb

HIGH END CRANKBAIT COMBO...

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

Model: Super Griffon Competizione

Reel– Shimano Metanium MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/34HlAAk

Line– Sunline Super FC (12 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

MID PRICED CRANKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis IMX PRO 7'6" 903C CBR: https://bit.ly/4pQHTwR

Reel– Shimano Curado 150 M (XG): https://bit.ly/4odTDs7

Line– Sunline Crank FC (12 lb): https://bit.ly/3fohguC

BUDGET CRANKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Dobyns Fury 705CB: https://bit.ly/4h9DHmn

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

Line– Seaguar Red Label (12 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

The Shallow Trick Everyone Overlooks For October Bass Fishing!

Jump in the boat with Matt to learn the most overlooked trick for Fall bass fishing! Matt is demonstrating the techniques with a variety of baits, targeting fish in shallow waters. He's fishing without electronics, showing you exactly how to target these fish, no matter what equipment you own.

Old school bass fishing is incredibly effective, especially in Fall. Using techniques like jigs, soft jerkbaits, and topwater, Matt is able to demonstrate the subtle locations that bass use, often overlooked by other anglers.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear he used throughout the day. We've also included some great budget–friendly options to help you 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: https://bit.ly/38YpPIz

RELATED VIDEOS…

•Fall Jig Fishing Made Easy!: https://youtu.be/Tu6LgO1i0Mw

TOPWATER...

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

Colors: Juvy Gill

SOFT JERKBAITS...

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

Colors: G Biwahigai, Oikawa

•Gakamatsu Superline EWG: https://bit.ly/2ac92XG

Size: 2/0

FULL SIZE JIG...

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

Color: The Go To

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

Color: Green Pumpkin

FINESSE JIG...

•Nomad Wee Bit Jig (3/8 oz): https://bit.ly/43oHE1E

Colors: Ring In

•MissileBaits Mini D Chunk: https://bit.ly/3lGE8gx

Colors: Green Pumpkin

DOBYNS JIG COMBO...

Rod– Dobyns Xtasy 755C: https://bit.ly/36fIHCg

Model: 7'5" Mag Heavy

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

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (50 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

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

DAIWA JIG COMBO...

Rod– Daiwa Steez AGS 6'9" Med Hvy: https://bit.ly/3RhFit1

Model: TargetSniper

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

Line– Sunline SniperFC: https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

SOFT JERKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick World Class 7'1" Med Hvy: https://bit.ly/3qbGEya

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

Line– Seaguar Smackdown Braid (30 lb): https://bit.ly/43KGHQH

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (15 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

BUDGET SOFT JERKBAIT COMBO

Rod– Fenwick Eagle 7'1" Med Hvy: https://bit.ly/4b25LGh

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

Line– Seaguar Red Label (15 lb): https://bit.ly/2LOVEwA

BUDGET JIG COMBO...

Rod– Dobyns Maverick 735C: https://bit.ly/3ncP1nX

Model: 7'3" Heavy +

Reel– Shimano SLX A (HG): https://bit.ly/3ZWPeho

Line- Sunline SniperFC (16 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