Post Spawn Bass Fishing! Chatterbait, Neko, and Dropshot Tips!

Jump in the boat with Tim and JD for an amazing day on the water! Multiple giant bass were caught, and not on the baits you'd expect. From chatterbaits, to swimbaits, to dropshot and neko rigs, the fishing was on fire! bass fishing is amazing this time of year if you know where to look!

The key today was targeting bass around isolated offshore structure. The guys were using the wind to their advantage, drifting outside flats, and casting to visual cover and structure. While the reaction bite was absolutely on fire, the biggest bass came on the finesse presentations. Together, it made for a really fun day on the water.

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

BIG SWIMBAIT...

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

Color: White Back Shad

CHATTERBAIT...

•Zman 1/2 oz Evo Elite Chatterbait: https://bit.ly/3OAGB8y

Color: Alabama Bream

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

Color: TW Sunfish Magic

NEKO RIG...

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

Color: Custom

Hook– Owner Sniper Finesse Neko (Size 2): https://bit.ly/2kfdv37

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

Weight– Xzone Pagoda: https://bit.ly/2iGNSFW

Size: 3/32 oz

DROPSHOT...

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

Color: Violet Morning Dawn

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

Size: 1/0

Weight– Xzone Tungsten Pencil: https://bit.ly/3LeDf7Z

Size: 1/4 oz

FINESSE SWIMBAIT...

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

Size: 1/4 oz

•Keitech 4.5" Easy Shiner: https://bit.ly/2bxJK6H

Color: Ayu

THE CHATTERBAIT COMBO...

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

Model: 7'2" Medium+

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

NEKO RIG COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Legend X2 7'1" Medium: https://bit.ly/4farXAh

Model: LXTS71MF

Reel– Shimano Twin Power 3000: https://bit.ly/3WYpX75

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (15 lb): https://bit.ly/34R5Mfe

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

DROPSHOT COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick World Class 6'8" Med Hvy: https://bit.ly/3qbGEya

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

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

Leader– Sunline Super FC (12 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

Top 5 Baits For June Bass Fishing!

These baits are amazing in June! There are so many great lures that can catch fish throughout the month of June, but these are our favorites! We're not just giving you the techniques to focus on for the coming month, we're giving you our exact colors, sizes, and where we like to fish them. This is going to be a fun!

Whether you like to fish shallow or deep, there are exciting options for you this month. You can power fish, slow down with bottom contact, or even fish topwater, there are a ton of options! If you're going to walk away from this video with anything, it's that a Swinging Jighead and a topwater need to be on deck every day.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits Matt discussed in the video. We've listed them in the order he discussed them and included our favorite sizes and colors for each. 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

UNDERWATER VIDEO...

•Underwater Shaky Head Worms: https://youtu.be/FfwaLCqReWY

WOBBLE HEAD...

•Dirty Jigs Pivot Point Football: https://bit.ly/2jOY1Ns

Size: 1/2 oz with 4/0 Hook, 3/4 oz with 5/0 Hook

•Xzone Adrenaline Craw: https://bit.ly/3ebTO5h

Colors: Junebug, Dark Junebug

TOPWATER...

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

Colors: Spotlight Shad, Bone Python, Juvy Gill

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

Color: Maverick, MF Bluegill

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

Colors: STP, Kasumi Ito, Mat Shad

CRANKBAITS...

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

Colors: True Shad, Metallic Shad, Summer Minnow

•Rapala DT 16: https://bit.ly/42ITxNr

Colors: Citrus Shad, Lemon Shad, Caribbean Shad

SWIMBAITS AND HEADS...

•Xzone Swammer Swimbait: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Sizes: 4” – 4.75”

Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

•Dirty Jigs TacticalBassin Underspin: https://bit.ly/4bKgVQf

Size: 3/8 – 1/2 oz

•Dirty Jigs Matt Allen Swimbait Head: https://bit.ly/29RrTYN

Size: 3/8 – 1/2 oz

SHAKY HEADS AND WORMS...

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

Colors: Junebug, Dark Junebug

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

Size: 3/16 oz

•Zman Mag FattyZ: https://bit.ly/2Gclyo9

Colors: Black Blue Lam, Junebug, Plum

•Zman SMH Jighead: https://bit.ly/3OYQ332

Favorite Size: 3/16 oz

JIGHEAD MINNOW BAITS...

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

Colors: Gizzard Shad, Electric Shad, Green Shad

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

Colors: Sexy Shad, Green Shad, Ghost Minnow

•Yamamoto Hinge Minnow: https://bit.ly/4hCOze1

Colors: Electric Shad, Natural Shad, Rainbow Shad

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

Size: 2/0

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

Size: 5/0

BUDGET WOBBLE HEAD COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Bass X 7'4" Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/2r0xWAs

Reel– Seviin GF (7.3:1): https://bit.ly/3qa2SQZ

Line– Sunline Super FC 17 lb: https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BUDGET TOPWATER COMBO...

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

Reel– Abu Garcia Max Pro: https://bit.ly/3QKCQOG

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

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

BUDGET CRANKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Cashion Element 7'3" Medium Heavy Moderate Fast: https://bit.ly/3xZbLAy

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

Line– Sunline FC (15 lb): https://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

BUDGET SHAKY SPINNING COMBO...

Rod– Dobyns Fury 7' Medium Fast (703): https://bit.ly/2e7HZPF

Reel– Daiwa Fuego LT 2000: https://bit.ly/488CsQb

Line– Sunline Super FC (10 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

Neko Rig Fishing: Tricks For Rigging And Fishing This Finesse Technique!

The Neko Rig continues to gain popularity! This highly adaptable finesse presentation has earned its place on the deck of the boat, even for guys that prefer to power fish. It can be fished shallow, deep, or around cover. It's simple to rig, easy to fish, and bass love it! Here's what you need to know about this overlooked technique.

The key to the Neko presentation is the rigging. Once you've got that part dialed, the rest is very simple. It's a very adaptable presentation, and with a few simple modifications it becomes even more universal! Today we're covering how we set up the rig, our favorite baits for the presentation, and a few tricks we use to get more bites.

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

SIMPLE NEKO RIGGING COMPONENTS...

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

Color: Electric Shad, Natural Shad, Green Pumpkin Black Flake

Weight– Xzone Pagoda: https://bit.ly/2iGNSFW

Size: 3/32 oz

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

Size: 7

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

Size: 2

CROSSOVER PLIERS...

•VMC Crossover Pliers: https://bit.ly/3ipm9HN

•VMC Crossover Rings: https://bit.ly/3w0NYdz

Sizes: 5 – 7

UNIQUE SOFT PLASTICS...

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

Colors: OG Junebug, Plum Candy, Green Pumpkin Black

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

Colors: Dark Junebug, Plum, Green Pumpkin Blue

•Hog Farmer Utility Player: https://bit.ly/4s8AzxH

Colors: Junebug, Green Pumpkin, Plum

•Zman SMH Wormz: https://bit.ly/3c2orvf

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Green Pumpkin Goby, Junebug

•Big Bite Baits Nekorama: https://bit.ly/48LN6Qr

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Junebug

•Berkley Magnum Hit Worm: https://bit.ly/4m3B9Ks

Colors: Plum Apple, Green Pumpkin

LEAD NEKO WEIGHTS...

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

Sizes: 1/16 – 1/8 oz

•VMC Neko Weight: https://bit.ly/2Xx8K8R

Sizes: 1/32 oz – 3/32 oz

•ZMan Neko Shroomz Wacky Weight: https://bit.ly/3GJTpb1

Sizes: 1/20 – 1/10 oz

•MissileBaits Neko Weight: https://bit.ly/3Z6UaRH

Sizes: 1/32 – 1/8 oz

NEKO HOOKS...

•Owner Sniper Finesse (Weedless): https://bit.ly/2zXirRH

Size: 2, 1

•Owner Sniper Finesse: https://bit.ly/2kfdv37

Size: 2, 1

ACCESSORIES...

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

TIM'S HIGH END FINESSE NEKO COMBO...

Rod– Megabass Destroyer P5 "Landsat": https://bit.ly/2B7NyFj

Model: 6'11" Medium Light

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

Line– Seaguar PEX8 (21 lb): https://bit.ly/3UEhhl2

Leader– Seaguar Grand Max (10 lb): https://bit.ly/46eb98G

TIM'S HIGH END POWER NEKO COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Legend X2 7'1" Medium Fast: https://bit.ly/4farXAh

Reel– Shimano Twin Power 3000: https://bit.ly/3df3hX5

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (15 lb): https://bit.ly/34R5Mfe

Leader– Sunline Super FC 14 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BUDGET NEKO RIG COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Bass X 7'1" Medium: https://bit.ly/3xi0ren

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

Line– Sunline Super FC 8 lb: http://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

3 Paddle Tail Swimbaits That Catch Fish In Tough Conditions + Road Trip Fishing!

Jump in the boat for a wild day on the water! Matt is on a road trip in the North and has no idea what he’s in for. What begins as a beautiful day on the water quickly spirals into a snow storm, but that doesn’t stop him from catching fish! Come along and see how he adapts to the changing conditions to catch some beautiful bass in ugly conditions.

Today is a great example of a natural Northern lake. There seem to be a ton of fish in the shallows that are willing to bite, but it takes some adapting to catch the bigger bass. Notice how Matt cycles through baits and locations to fine tune a pattern to catch the bigger fish, ultimately using the wind to his advantage.

Below you’ll find links to all the baits and gear he used throughout the day. We’ve included the exact rod and reel combos, the baits, as well as specifics on hooks and bait colors. 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

THE BAITS…

•Megabass 3” Dark Sleeper: https://bit.ly/2TyR1GT

Color: Wakasagi

Weight: 1/2 oz

•Megabass 3” Spark Shad: https://bit.ly/2XcLZk4

Color: Ayu

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

Size: 1/4 oz, 1/0 Hook

•Yamamoto 3.2” Shibo Swimmer: https://bit.ly/4txT8vy

Color: Rainbow Shad

•Dirty Jigs Tactical Finesse Swimbait Head: https://bit.ly/2Pqrq3n

Size: 1/4 oz

•Great Lakes Finesse 3.25” Dropkick Shad: https://bit.ly/4ncjtg0

Color: Ayu

•Dirty Jigs Tactical Finesse Swimbait Head: https://bit.ly/2Pqrq3n

Size: 1/4 oz

DARK SLEEPER COMBO…

Rod– Megabass P5 Dark Sleeper: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

Reel– Daiwa Steez A 100: https://bit.ly/489D4rb

Line– Sunline FC 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

LARGE PADDLETAIL COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Legend X2 7'1" Medium Heavy XFast: https://bit.ly/4farXAh

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

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

Leader– Seaguar Grand Max (12 lb): https://bit.ly/46eb98G

FINESSE PADDLETAIL COMBO...

Rod– Dobyns Champion XP 7'9" Medium Light Fast: https://bit.ly/2j7EBXD

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

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

Leader– Seaguar Grand Max (8 lb): https://bit.ly/46eb98G

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