Don't Make This TINY Mistake! (Bait Finesse Tricks For Fall Transition Bass Fishing)

Have you tried this trick to catch more bass during the Summer to Fall Transition? Downsizing your bait works! As water temperatures begin to cool, bass target juvenile baitfish for an easy meal. Don't get left behind on the easiest bite this season!

If you understand where this is happening and which baits to throw, the early Fall transition gets a lot easier! Most anglers fail to realize what's happening and get frustrated as they watch bass feed, while their lures get ignored. SIZE IS KEY! The smaller the bait, the better the match to what the bass are actually eating!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and equipment we discussed in the video. We've included our favorite colors for each, as well as the specifics on our favorite bait finesse rod and reel combos in different price ranges.


KARASHI...

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

Colors: Kasumi Ito KS, HT Setsuki Chiayu


CRANKBAITS...

•Megabass Griffin MR–X BFS: https://bit.ly/47of55j

Colors: Mat Shad, GP Kawamatsu


•Megabass Griffin SR–X BFS: https://bit.ly/3qOyDj6

Colors: Mat Shad, MB Gizzard


•Shimano Macbeth Tiny 39F: https://bit.ly/45Pj3Dd

Colors: Ghost Shad, Sleeper Shad


BLADED BAITS...

•Dirty Jigs TacticalBassin Mini Underspin: https://bit.ly/3JOd8UY

Size: 1/8 oz

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

Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl


•Duo Realis Spinbait 70 (1/4 oz): https://bit.ly/3QE27YK

Colors: Ghost Minnow, Green Smelt, Ghost Wakasagi


•Duo Realis Heartbee 75SS: https://bit.ly/3WCAkNA

Colors: HM Oikawa, LG Wakasagi


TOPWATER...

•Megabass Dog X Jr Coayu BFS: https://bit.ly/475zcoD

Colors: Bahama Milk Pearl, Mat Shad


•Megabass Baby Pop X: https://bit.ly/3QgjPDY

Colors: MG Sexy Stream, Mat Shad


•Damiki Umpa 40 Popper: https://bit.ly/42XSQkD

Colors: Real Shad, Ghost Minnow, Mossy Shad


•Shimano BT Bait 99F: https://bit.ly/3YruSyo

Colors: Ghost Smelt, Gizzard Shad


•Jackall Piku Piku: https://bit.ly/399wl59

Colors: Glitter Secret Bait, Lively Wakasagi


JERKBAITS...

•Duo Realis Rozante 63SP: https://bit.ly/3EFMLOY

Colors: All Bait, Ghost Minnow


•Duo Realis Rozante 57MR: https://bit.ly/3YurtNa

Colors: Ghost Minnow, Ghost Wakasagi


•Megabass X 80 Jr BFS: https://bit.ly/3KFaLoz

Colors: GP Invisible Wakasagi, GG Shad


•Megabass Shading X R62: https://bit.ly/3LTQUlD

Colors: GG Tennessee Shad, LZ Wakasagi


BAIT FINESSE STORAGE...

•Buzbe Colony 15 Modular Storage: https://bit.ly/3sr7aVn

•Plano Edge 3700 Thin: https://bit.ly/2VX5eAL


MATT'S 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 BAIT FINESSE COMBO...

Rod– Megabass P5 6'3" Ultra Light Slow: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

Model: Pop X Stick

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

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


MID PRICED BAIT FINESSE COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 6'8" Light: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

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

Line– Power Pro Super Slick V2 (10 lb) Braid: https://bit.ly/3vSwa6Z


BUDGET BAIT FINESSE COMBO...

Rod– Cashion Element 6'10" Med Light BF: https://bit.ly/48w69eC

Reel– Abu Garcia Revo X BFS: https://bit.ly/4flqwi3

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


HOOK UPGRADES...

•Owner ST–26 Treble Hooks: https://bit.ly/3URHlrP

Main Sizes: 8, 10, 14


•Owner Hyperwire Split Ring: https://bit.ly/2v8ArBX

Size: 1


TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

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

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

Top 5 Baits For September Bass Fishing!

These are the baits we trust to catch bass in September! Bass are transitioning to Fall patterns as water temperatures drop, and they're feeding heavily on baitfish. If you're not paying attention, the fish can disappear so its important that you rely on baits that can cover water quickly to locate fish.Throw these baits with confidence and you'll catch fish all month long!

September can be amazing fishing! When you get around schooling fish the bite is like nothing else! Topwater, crankbaits, swimbaits, they're all viable options. We spend very little time finesse fishing in September, instead leaning on fast moving, power fishing techniques to get consistent bites. The best part about September is that as you build patterns toward the end of the month, those patterns are likely to last all the way through the Fall and into the beginning of Winter.

Below you'll find links to the baits Tim discussed in the video. We've included our favorite sizes and colors for each lure so you can fish them with confidence. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.


TOPWATER...

•Bobby's Perfect Frog: https://bit.ly/3rHCOsQ

Colors: Hot Mess, Grey Ghost


•SPRO Flappin Frog: https://bit.ly/37ljzM8

Colors: Killer Gill, Nasty Shad


•Evergreen Shower Blows SB 105: https://bit.ly/2zIkqUH

Colors: Full Metal, American Shad


CRANKBAIT...

Rapala DT 16: https://bit.ly/42ITxNr

Colors: Green Gizzard Shad, Helsinki Shad


•Damiki BTC 50: https://bit.ly/3OVb3Lc

Colors: Mossy Shad, Threadfin Flash


UNDERSPINS...

•Owner Flashy Swimmer: https://bit.ly/2e8O4Y7

Size: 5/0, 1/4 oz


•Tactical Mini Underspin: https://bit.ly/3JOd8UY

Size: 3/16 oz


UNDERSPIN SWIMBAITS...

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

Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl


•Crush City 3" Mayor: https://bit.ly/43Uhyli

Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Gizzard Shad


CHATTERBAIT...

•JackHammer Chatterbait: https://bit.ly/2popvj6

Size: 1/2 oz

Colors: Green Pumpkin Shad, Clear Water Shad


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

Colors: Electric Shad, Sexy Shad


SOFT JERKBAIT...

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

Colors: Albino, Electric Shad


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

Colors: Electric Shad, Baby Bass, Pro Blue Red Pearl


Hook– Gamakatsu Superline Wide Gap: https://bit.ly/2ac92XG

Size: 4/0


BUDGET TOPWATER COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Bass X 7'1" Medium Fast: https://bit.ly/2r0xWAs

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

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

Leader– Sufix Advance (15 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix


BUDGET FROG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano SLX A 7'2" Heavy: https://bit.ly/2L3wppO

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

Line– Power Pro Braid (50 lb): https://bit.ly/2aFg46b


BUDGET UNDERSPIN/SOFT JERKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick HMG 7'1" Medium Heavy XFast: https://bit.ly/3AyrAiW

Reel– Abu Garcia Revo X LP: https://bit.ly/3wZ12ph

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


TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

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

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

Don't Make These Late Summer Mistakes! They'll Wreck Your Fall Fishing Too!

Mistakes happen, but these 3 can wreck your fishing! If you want to catch more fish as we enter the Summer to Fall transition, you need to avoid these mistakes at all costs! Luckily, we can show you what to watch out for, and how to turn this into one of your favorite times of year!

Late Summer can be a difficult time to fish. Most anglers react by slowing down and fishing places where they've been successful in the past. While that seems wise on the surface, it's the worst decision you can make! Instead, focus your time on new patterns, covering water, and fishing quickly. To be even more successful, focus your attention on the extremes of lure size by focusing on small presentations or big swimbaits.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits we use this time of year. We've even included some great budget rod and reel combos 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.


UNDERSPIN...

•Dirty Jigs TacticalBassin Mini Underspin: https://bit.ly/3JOd8UY

Size: 1/4 oz


•Storm 3" Largo Shad: https://bit.ly/3vxP0NB

Colors: Albino Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl


SWIM JIG...

•Dirty Jigs Compact Swim Jig: https://bit.ly/43OSFY1

Colors: Tactical Shad, Blue Glimmer


•Storm 3.5" Largo Shad: https://bit.ly/3vxP0NB

Colors: Gizzard Shad


CHATTERBAIT...

•ZMan Mini Max Chatterbait: https://bit.ly/3tqztzi

Colors: Gizzard Shad, Spot Remover


•Big Bite Bait 3.75" Swimon: https://bit.ly/2NkSdPV

Colors: Smoky Gold, Glow Silver


SPY BAIT…

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

Colors: Ghost Minnow, Green Smelt


GLIDE BAITS...

•River2Sea S Waver 168: https://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh

Colors: TW Cali Hitch, Lit Shad


•Spro Chad Shad: https://bit.ly/3AqivoQ

Colors: Threadfin Shad, Gizzard Shad


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

Colors: Gizzard Shad, Ghost Gizzard Shad


PITCHING JIGS...

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

Colors: The Go To, Alabama Craw


•Netbait 4" Paca Slim: https://bit.ly/3QhEpRe

Colors: Green Pumpkin Red, Tilapia Magic


•Dirty Jigs Compact Pitchin Jig (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2hAIyCV

Colors: The Go To, Canterbury Craw


•Xzone 3.25" Muscle Back Craw: https://bit.ly/43DZXOQ

Colors: Green Pumpkin Black, Bama Craw


BUDGET JIG COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Bass X 7'4" Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/3A5CFSU

Reel– Shimano SLX 70 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/3vPtYQ5

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro (50 lb): https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

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


BUDGET UNDERSPIN COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Intenza 7' Medium: https://bit.ly/3O8zBye

Reel– Shimano Miravel 2500: https://bit.ly/3QZnwL5

Line– Seaguar InvizX (8 lb): https://bit.ly/2oVsG2Y


BUDGET GLIDE BAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano SLX A 7'3" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/3QbMjvs

Reel– SLX A 150 (HG): https://bit.ly/2NfdOnk

Line– Power Pro Braid (50 lb): https://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader– Sunline Saltimate Shock (20 lb): https://bit.ly/2O4UElB


TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

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

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

How To Catch Bass During The Fall To Winter Transition (Cold Water Bass Fishing)

If you're throwing the same old baits, you're going to struggle during this transition!! Catching fish can be tricky this time of year! Some anglers are catching big fish every trip out while others are catching nothing at all. The difference is a combination of the baits they're using and their ability to trigger a feed response.

Its time to get out of your comfort zone! Focus your attention on aggressive baits like speed cranking, jerkbaits, A-rigs, and blade baits to get consistent bites. If you insist on slow fishing, focus on key baits like jigs and ned rigs to keep getting bit. This time of year can be amazing, you just have to branch out to find those key bites.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits we're using, including our favorite colors and sizes. We've also included the key rods and reels we use to throw them. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.


FOOTBALL JIGS...

Bait– Dirty Jigs Finesse Football (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2d2apsm

Color: Supermatt Brown, The Go To

Trailer– Yamamoto 5" Double Tail Grub: http://bit.ly/2db9w1p

Color: Cinn blk purp, Green Pump Purp copper


Bait– Yamamoto 5" Hula Grub: https://bit.ly/2d7SpgG

Color: Green Pumpkin Black

Head– Gamakatsu Football Jighead: https://bit.ly/2CTXHHt

Size: 3/8 oz


NED BAITS...

•Zman Finesse TRD: http://bit.ly/2hs4RtR

Color: Green Pumpkin, Green Pumpkin Goby


•Roboworm 3" Ned Worm: http://bit.ly/2j9F0Xy

Color: Margarita Mutilator


•Swagger Tungsten Flanders Head: http://bit.ly/2KcIB6M

Size: 1/10th oz


SPEED CRANKBAITS...

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

Color: Clearwater Minnow, True Shad, Mirrored Minnow


•Megabass Deep X 300: http://bit.ly/2sSQHpt

Color: Sexy Ayu, MB Gizzard


ALABAMA RIG...

Rig– Hogfarmer Tactical Mini Flex Bladed: https://bit.ly/3uwY6Md

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

Baits– Keitech 3.8" Fat Swing Impact: https://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Dummy Baits– Netbait Little Spanky: http://bit.ly/2d0dpU8


JERKBAIT…

•Megabass Vision 110+1 Jr: https://bit.ly/2LnK389

Colors: Kasumi Ito, Mat Shad, Ito Clear Laker


BLADE BAITS...

•Damiki Vault: http://bit.ly/2rnO7e2

Size: 1/2 oz

Color: Black Holo, Real Shad, Holo Ayu


•Megabass Vibration X Dyna Response: http://bit.ly/2R7FlvL

Size: 1/2 oz

Color: Ito Hiuo, Jukucho Shad, Setsuki Ayu


UNDERSPIN...

Bait– Storm 3" Largo Shad: https://bit.ly/3vxP0NB

Color: Sexy Shad, Albino Shad

Head– Dirty Jigs Tactical Finesse Underspin: https://bit.ly/3JOd8UY

Size: 1/4 oz


BIG SWIMBAITS...

•Savage Gear 8" RTF Trout: https://bit.ly/33GROg1

Colors: Dirty Silver, Trout


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

Colors: Gizzard Shad, Hitch


•Spro Chad Shad: https://bit.ly/3AqivoQ

Colors: Bone, Threadfin Shad


ALABAMA RIG COMBO...

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

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

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

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


BLADE BAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 7'2" ML: https://bit.ly/32IrXqE

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

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


BUDGET SPEED CRANKING COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Mojo Glass 7'4" MH: https://bit.ly/2YIxLy5

Reel– Shimano SLX 150 (HG): http://bit.ly/2NfdOnk

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


TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

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

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