Small Creek Kayak Fishing! ( Tennessee Musky Fishing )

We're fishing a tiny creek for big fish! Come along for the excitement as we work our way upstream through chutes and shallows to target giant apex predator fish in this tiny fishery. Throwing giant swimbaits in a tiny creek, does it get any better? Matt hasn't been this excited to go fishing in a while!

Today we're on a musky mission! Matt has been chasing them non-stop this Fall and today we've got great conditions for a big bite. Chasing these fish takes swimbait fishing to the next level! Watch as he picks the water apart with some of his confidence baits in the pursuit of musky on bass lures. In the end, he's successful in landing a quality musky on a glide bait!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits Matt used throughout the day as well as some of the gear he was fishing with. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 


TODAY'S LURES... 

-Baitsanity Explorer Glide: http://bit.ly/33bQyxY

Colors: Kokanee, Shad

-Hatch Match Tail: https://bit.ly/30Jm1w7


-River2Sea Whopper Plopper 190: http://bit.ly/2a7ipHL

Color: Perch


-PB Rat 4-piece Rat: https://bit.ly/3058XRx

Color: Black


-Dirty Jigs No-Jack Flipping Jig (3/4 oz): http://bit.ly/2fx8YBI

Color: Magic Craw Swirl

-Magnum Baits Mauler: Source Locally

Color: Blue Craw


-Blue Fox Vibrax Super Bou: Source Locally

Color: Black/Silver


MATT'S KAYAK... 

-Old Town Sportsman AutoPilot 120: https://bit.ly/32ySIuZ

Color: Ember Camo


MATT'S MAIN COMBO... 

Rod- G Loomis IMX Pro 966: https://bit.ly/3ktZFnF

Reel- Shimano Tranx 300 (HG): http://bit.ly/2kYsvRw

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 80 lb: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ


MATT'S MUSKY COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Stixx 8' Heavy: Source Locally

Reel- Shimano Tranx 400 (HG): http://bit.ly/2kYsvRw

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 80 lb: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ


BUDGET RODS/REELS... 

-Savage Gear Squad 8' Heavy: https://bit.ly/3tT8bS2

-Dobyns Fury 806H: http://bit.ly/2bGvlVV

-Shimano Cardiff 300A: http://bit.ly/2cvhtMO


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How To Lose A 10 Lber In The Cold 😳😂 Late Fall Bass Fishing Fail!

Sometimes the fish win! Unfortunately its usually the really big ones that do! We work really hard to put the odds in our favor but its still fishing, and sometimes things go wrong. Come along for a crazy day on Lake Chickamauga! Air temps in the 40's but the bass are up shallow and willing to eat!

Could the pattern get any stranger? Half the bites coming on an Alabama Rig, the other half on a frog. We're not sure why, but we're not arguing either! Tim got a shot at a true Chickamauga GIANT bass but she had other plans. If you quit fishing in the Fall because its getting cold, these are the days you're missing! Get back out there!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear we used throughout the day. We've included the exact colors and sizes as well. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 


THE FROGS... 

-Jackall Gavacho: http://bit.ly/2L7KsWS

Color: White


-Jackall Kaera: http://bit.ly/2Fz6SA3

Color: Glitter Hasu


THE A-RIG... 

Rig- Hog Farmer Tactical Flex Bladed: https://bit.ly/38xd1es

Heads- Matt Allen Swimbait Head (1/8 oz): http://bit.ly/29RrTYN

Dummy Baits- Lil Spanky: http://bit.ly/2d0dpU8

Colors: Albino

Main Baits- Keitech 4.8" Fat: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl


CRANKBAIT... 

-R2S Biggie Smalls: http://bit.ly/2ahCzvo

Color: Gizzard Shad


FROG COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Expride 7'3" Extra Heavy: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

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

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 65 lb: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ


ALABAMA RIG COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Expride 7'7" Heavy: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel- Shimano Curado 150 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2TQHwrP

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 65 lb: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 20 lb: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9


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Underspin And Screw Head Tricks For Bass Fishing!

The underspin is a lure every bass fisherman should own! When bass are chasing smaller baitfish, an underspin paired with a swimbait outfishes virtually every other lure. Today we're showing you the differences between these heads, and when you should be fishing each style. 

With all the different swimbaits and underspins on the market, how do you know which models to use? Matt breaks them down into categories and gives you the best of the best for each situation. By the time you reach the end of this video you'll know exactly when to reach for a full size option, or when the little 2.8 keitech is your best bet. 

Below you'll find links to all the baits and heads in the video. We've also included some of our favorite rod and reel combos for this technique, including a great budget option. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.


UNDERSPIN HEADS (In Order Of Appearance)...


-Blade Runner Spintrix (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2oocg0a


-Hog Farmer War Pig (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2pcQnRP


-VMC Spin Jig (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3381fEf


-Owner Flashy Swimmer: http://bit.ly/2e8O4Y7

Upgrade: Owner CPS Spring (Large): http://bit.ly/2b2YgDf


-Blade Runner Spintrix (3/8 oz): http://bit.ly/2oocg0a


-Picasso Single Barrel (3/16 oz): https://bit.ly/3py2s0v


-Cool Baits Down Under (1/8 oz): http://bit.ly/2boS7QA


-Megabass Okashira Screw Head (1/8 oz): http://bit.ly/2EpluSA


SWIMBAITS (In Order Of Appearance)... 


-Keitech 4.8" Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl

Other Colors: Electric Shad, TW Pro Blue


-Storm Largo Shad (4 inch): https://bit.ly/3vxP0NB

Color: Sexy Shad

Other Colors: Albino Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl


-Damiki Armor Shad (3 inch): http://bit.ly/2KtPDAT

Color: Pure Gill

Other Colors: RP Blue Pearl, American Shad


-Storm Largo Shad (3 inch): https://bit.ly/3vxP0NB

Color: Tennesse Shad

Other Colors: Sexy Shad, Albino Shad


-Keitech Easy Shiner (4 inch): http://bit.ly/2bxJK6H

Color: Goby

Other Colors: Electric Shad, Tennessee Shad


-Keitech 2.8 Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Color: Electric Shad

Other Colors: Sexy Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl


-Megabass Spark Shad (3 inch): http://bit.ly/2XcLZk4

Color: Albino

Other Colors: Neon Pepper, Purple Haze, Real


LARGE UNDERSPIN CASTING COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Zodias 7'5" Heavy: https://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

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

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 50 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader- Sunline FC100 16 lb Leader: http://bit.ly/2O4UElB


MEDIUM UNDERSPIN CASTING COMBO... 

Rod- Halo HFX 7'3" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/36rfYvW

Reel- 13 Fishing Concept C2: https://bit.ly/2NlzZhg

Line- Sufix 832 40 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9


TINY UNDERSPIN SPINNING COMBO... 

Rod- Expride 6'10" Medium Light: http://bit.ly/2osaj3q

Reel- Shimano Vanford 2000: https://bit.ly/2gu84t7

Line- Sunline SX1 12 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2tn8EzQ

Leader- Sunline Super FC 7 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju


BUDGET SPINNING COMBO...

Rod- St. Croix Bass X 6'10" Medium Light: http://bit.ly/2r69Sj6

Reel- Shimano Nasci 2500: https://bit.ly/2g278cC

Line- Sunline Super FC 8 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju


WANT TACTICALBASSIN GEAR??

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Simple Trick To Catch Bass When Its Cold!

When cold snaps hit, fishing can be brutal! Here's a quick trick we use to get fish to react and bite when they won't touch anything else! Whether they've suspended, gone deep, or just developed lock jaw, cracking a tube is a great way to catch bass in the cold. 

We all love to power fish in the Fall but when cold weather comes in, that bite can shut down in a hurry. Turning to baits like the dropshot, Neko rig, Ned rig, or slow dragging a tube are all great ways to get a bite. But if you still want to get them to react, try cracking the tube. Instead of using your standard tube head, grab a 1/2 - 3/4 ounce head. Let the bait fall to bottom then use a sharp double snap of the rod to get the bait to hop up off the bottom and fall back down on a semi-tight line. Something about these erratic movements draws a reaction strike, even during these tough conditions. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and equipment Tim used throughout the day. We've also included some of our other favorite baits for this technique. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 


TODAY'S BAITS... 

Tube- Big Bite Tour Tube: http://bit.ly/32e23VR

Colors: Green Pump Orange Firetail, Green Pump Purp Copper

Tube Head- Bite Me Tube Head (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2CV3o7S


Dropshot- Megabass Hazedong 3": http://bit.ly/2CIwgzt

Colors: Ghost Shad, Tennessee Shad

Hook- Owner Mosquito Light (Size 1): http://bit.ly/2zQVKx3

Weight- Swagger Tungsten 1/4 oz: http://bit.ly/2UY7cgx


OTHER GREAT TUBES... 

-Netbait STH 4" Finesse Tube: https://bit.ly/3aU0oeU

Colors: Frosty Pumpkin, Ten Point


-Savage Gear 4" Goby Tube: https://bit.ly/33QGXzy

Colors: Brown Pump Copper Purp, Watermelon Copper Purple


-Dry Creek 3.5" Double Dip: https://bit.ly/38BgQ15

Colors: Watermelon Craw, Bama Craw


TIM'S TUBE CRACKING COMBO... 

Rod- G-Loomis NRX+ 854C: http://bit.ly/2hedqsq

Reel- Aldebaran MGL (HG): http://bit.ly/2fdX1Uy

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 30 lb: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader- Sunline Super FC 12lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju


TIM'S DROPSHOT SETUP... 

Rod- Expride 7' Medium: http://bit.ly/2osaj3q 

Reel- Shimano Vanford 2500: https://bit.ly/2gu84t7

Line- Power Pro 10 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader- Sunline Super FC 6 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju


"BANG FOR THE BUCK" TUBE CRACKING COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Curado 7'2" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2gUWTft

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

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 30 lb: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader- Sunline Super FC 12lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju


BUDGET TUBE CRACKING COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Intenza 7'2" Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2QADLTq

Reel- Shimano SLX 150 XT (HG): http://bit.ly/2BRTYL8

Line- Sunline Super FC 12 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju


WANT TACTICALBASSIN GEAR??

We have a variety of apparel items and custom lure designs available! Everything from hats, to hoodies, to crankbaits! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

TacticalBassin Apparel and Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz