The TRUTH About Bass Fishing The Fall Transition!

It's not always easy to catch bass during the transition! Come along as Tim heads out on a lake he hasn't been to in a while. He starts with total confidence but almost immediately finds himself pulling out finesse gear to get bass to bite. The Fall Transition can be really difficult until you locate groups of fish, but it's still worth doing because the hard work now sets you up for awesome Fall bass fishing!

Tim put in some serious work today! What started as big baits and topwater ended with a dropshot and Karashi. It doesn't matter what they're eating, as long as you adapt and figure out how to catch them. The key to these tough days is continuing to search. Bass are on the move and when you locate them, you can follow them through the entire Fall. If you don't locate them now, you'll be struggling later as well, even though the bite is wide open. Put in your time, find the fish, and enjoy it in the months to come!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear Tim used throughout the video. We've included the exact bait colors, rigging components, etc. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.


TOPWATER AND BIG BAITS...

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

Color: Full Metal


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

Color: TW Phantom Trout


DROPSHOT...

•OSP Mylar Minnow: https://bit.ly/3ZnX4me

Color: Wakasagi Flash


•Owner Mosquito Light: https://bit.ly/2zQVKx3

Size: 2


•Reins Slim Dropshot Weight: https://bit.ly/3trRvVU

Size: 1/4 oz


KARASHI...

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

Color: HT Setsuki Chiayu


FREE RIG...

•XZone Adrenaline Craw Jr (3.5"): https://bit.ly/3ebTO5h

Color: Green Pumpkin Blue


•Hayabusa HD Round Bend: https://bit.ly/3EzvYwE

Size: 3/0


•Reins Slim Dropshot Weight: https://bit.ly/3trRvVU

Size: 1/4 oz


DROPSHOT COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis NRX+ 822S DSR: https://bit.ly/3XrALtj

Model: 6'10" Medium+ Extra Fast

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

Line– Power Pro Braid (8 lb): https://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (6 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi


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


FREE RIG COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis GLX 822C JBR: https://bit.ly/3MWhET3

Reel– Shimano Metanium 70 DC HGA: https://bit.ly/49al91d

Line– Sufix 131 Braid (20 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 hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

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

Power Fishing Tips For September And October Bass Fishing!

Come along for an awesome day of Flipping, Frogging, chatterbaits, and soft jerkbaits! Power fishing is alive and well in the Fall transition, if you know where to look. Matt teaches some key points throughout his day of fishing that will help you find fish faster, and easily build confidence in otherwise tough techniques.

This time of year doesn't have to be focused on finesse. We often do, because you can catch a ton of fish doing it, but there is still a lot of value in putting in the work to catch bigger fish on power techniques like flipping and frog fishing. If these are techniques you struggle to build confidence in, we hope the nuggets of information Matt included in this video are the difference maker for you!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear Matt used throughout the day. We've included the exact colors, hooks, weights, etc... for each category. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.


SOFT JERKBAIT...

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

Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl


•VMC Redline Wide Gap Hook: https://bit.ly/3m3dn6G

Size: 4/0


FROGS...

•Spro Bronzeye 65 Frog: https://bit.ly/2sz9Qje

Color: Sunfish


•Jackall Kaera Frog: https://bit.ly/2Fz6SA3

Color: Glitter Hasu


PADDLE TAIL SWIMBAIT...

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

Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl


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

Size: 4/0


CHATTERBAIT...

•ZMan 1/2 oz Jackhammer: https://bit.ly/2popvj6

Color: Clearwater Shad


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

Color: Blue Gizzard


TOPWATER...

•Teckel Blade Waker: https://bit.ly/2DuYZxU

Color: Silver Shiner


•MissileBaits 3.5" Spunk Shad: https://bit.ly/3CA8BCG

Color: Frosted Purple


FLIPPING BAITS...

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

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Black Blue Flake


•Owner Jungle Wide Gap Hook: https://bit.ly/2sBsR1Z

Size: 3/0


•Freedom Tungsten Flipping Weight: https://bit.ly/3jooeXx

Size: 1 oz, 1 1/2 oz


FAVORITE 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


FAVORITE FLIPPING COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 7'11" Extra Heavy: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel– Shimano Bantam MGL A (HG): https://bit.ly/2H44yjG

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


HEAVY COVER SOFT JERKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 7'4" Heavy: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

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

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

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


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

Bait Finesse Fishing For Early Fall Bass! These Finesse Tricks Really Work!!

Check this out! These TINY baits catch bass all through the Early Fall Transition! If you're tired of struggling and you want to try something different, come along on Matt's boat and watch how easy it is to downsize your presentation to catch more fish, and have more fun!

Whether you're struggling through the Fall transition, you can tell your bass are targeting small baitfish, or you live on a lake that doesn't have many big fish, whatever the reason; bait finesse is the solution! Quit fighting the trend, tie on a small bait, and give it a shot. There's a reason Matt puts the big baits down and picks up these small profiles in the Fall.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits Matt fished throughout the day. We've included the exact colors, as well as the rods and reels he used to catch fish. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.


KARASHI...

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

Colors: HT Ito Wakasagi KS


WALKING BAIT...

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

Colors: Bahama Milk Pearl


SPINBAIT...

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

Colors: HM Oikawa, LG Wakasagi


CRANKBAIT...

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

Colors: Mat Shad, GP Kawamatsu


SWIMBAIT...

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

Colors: Ghost Smelt, Gizzard Shad


JERKBAIT...

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

Colors: LZ Wakasagi


UNDERSPIN...

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

Size: 1/8 oz


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

Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl


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


TOPWATER COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Curado 6'8" Light: https://bit.ly/2gUWTft

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

Line– Sufix 832 Braid Sunrise (10 lb): https://bit.ly/3vbtuDw


HEARTBEE COMBO...

Rod– Abu Garcia Zenon 7'1" Med Light Mod: https://bit.ly/49WVp8U

Reel– Abu Garcia Zenon MG LTX BFS: https://bit.ly/4aSBckW

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


UNDERSPIN COMBO...

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

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

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

Line– Seaguar Gold Label (8 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 hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

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

Where Do Bass Go During The Fall Transition? (And How To Catch Them)

Fall is coming! If your fish are starting to disappear and you don't know why, you're not alone! As the nights get cooler the bass fishing changes instantly! Bass transition toward their Fall patterns and many anglers are left wondering what happened. We're here to help!

The Fall Transition comes much earlier than most anglers realize. It's not a slow progression either, in most situations, bass will begin their movements overnight. One day you're on an awesome topwater bite, the next you can't find a fish. When this happens it's time to step back and look at what is motivating these fish to move. Whether you're targeting shallow bass or deep, the bass' next movement is motivated by the baitfish's location. As the bait begins to gather, so will the bass

If your fish are out deep, expect them to begin gathering on the best structures. Expect to find them on corners of creek channel bends, along long tapering points that break to deep water, and later you can expect them to transition toward the backs of deep coves. Shallow fish will abandon the scattered weeds in favor of thick weed clumps and hard structure. As the seasons progress these fish will begin bunching up along ambush points and pockets.

Below is a breakdown of the gear we recommend using during this season. We've included rigging components where applicable and even included our favorite colors for each technique. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.


DEEP CRANKS...

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

Colors: Mirrored Minnow, Summer Minnow, DD Minnow


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

Colors: Green Gizzard Shad, Helsinki Shad


SPOONS...

•Nichols Flutter Spoon: https://bit.ly/2ICAGKL

Colors: Purple Threadfin, Shattered Grass Silver Scale


•Nichols DUH Spoon (1 3/4 oz): https://bit.ly/4cSEVki

Colors: UV Sierra, UV Morning Dawn


SPY BAITS...

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

Sizes: 70, 80

Colors: Ghost Minnow, River Bait, AM Edge


•Spro Spin John 80: https://bit.ly/3ycTg9o

Colors: Herring Pink, Matte Shad, Ayu


SURFACE SWIMBAIT...

•Spro Sashimmy Swimmer: https://bit.ly/4cVPFgT

Colors: Natural Herring, Chrome Olive


TOPWATER...

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

Colors: Full Metal, American Shad


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

Colors: Sexy French Pearl, Sexy Shad, Wagin Hasu 2


•Jackall Kaera: https://bit.ly/2Fz6SA3

Colors: Glitter Hasu, Glitter BlueGill


•Spro Bronzeye 65 Frog: https://bit.ly/2sz9Qje

Color: Navy Seal, Ayu Flash, Killer Gill


•Whopper Plopper 110: https://bit.ly/2bsPbQV

Colors: Bone, Loon


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


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...

•Keitech 4.8" Fat Swing Impact: https://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl


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

Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Sexy Shad


SOFT JERKBAITS...

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

Colors: Albino, Electric Shad


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

Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl


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

Size: 4/0


SQUAREBILLS...

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

Colors: Mossy Shad, Ghost Minnow


•Spro Fat John 50: https://bit.ly/2V03giW

Colors: Honey Shad, Matte Shad


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