Jig And Minnow Fishing: Everything You Need To Know For Fall And Winter Strolling!

The hottest trend in bass fishing isn’t slowing down any time soon! The Jig and Minnow, AKA “Strolling” continues to sweep the sport of bass fishing! This technique works EVERYWHERE and you don’t need any electronics to do it! From bank fishing ponds, to fan casting open water, the effectiveness of the Strolling method is incredible!

With the huge swing in popularity, brands across the industry have taken notice. There are a ton of new baits, heads, and rods coming to market. Which ones are worth your time? Which ones are a waste of money? Today we’re taking a look at 5 unique baits that will help you catch more fish this Fall and Winter! Each bait has a unique purpose and situation where it will shine. Pay close attention to the details, and you’re going to catch a lot of fish this season!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits Matt discussed in the video. We've included our favorite sizes, colors, as well as the rods, reels, and line the guys are using to fish them effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.


FULL SIZE BAITS...

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

Colors: Ghost Minnow, Blue Gizzard, Electric Shad


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

Colors: Gizzard Shad, Tennessee Shad


•Deps 5" Sakamata Shad: https://bit.ly/3QMt9yd

Colors: Purple Shad, Silver Shad


STROLL SHAD…

•Hog Farmer 4” Stroll Shad: https://bit.ly/3ALs7OI

Colors: Ghost Minnow, Electric Shad, Blizzard Gizzard


•Dirty Jigs 1/0 Guppy Head: https://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

Size: 1/8 - 1/4 oz


BR FISH…

•Duo Realis BR Fish: https://bit.ly/3Twy751

Colors: Seguro KataKuchi, Smokey Magic


•Duo Realis BR Head: https://bit.ly/3MV2y0C

Sizes: 1/10 - 3/16 oz


HOVER MINNOW…

•Great Lakes Finesse Hover Minnow: https://bit.ly/3YkWsgL

Colors: Iridescent, Gizzard Shad, Crush Shad


•Great Lakes Finesse Sneaky Swimbait Head: https://bit.ly/46piwbK

Size: 1/8 - 1/4 oz


•Great Lakes Finesse Hanging Jig Head: https://bit.ly/3yf7fOI

Size: 3/16 - 1/4 oz


ARMOR SHAD…

•Damiki 7” Armor Shad: https://bit.ly/2VQ7g6o

Colors: American Shad, PB Silver, Tennessee Shad


•Gamakatsu 26R Weedless Ball Head: https://bit.ly/3YlzW6U

Size: 1/2 oz, 4/0


GRAPH SHADZ…

•ZMan Graph Shadz: https://bit.ly/3Spu6xP

Colors: Electric Shad, Bad Shad, Tennessee Shad

Size: 1/4 - 3/8 oz


FAVORITE LEAD HEADS…

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

Size: 1/4 - 3/8 oz, 1/0 - 3/0 Hook


•Owner Range Roller: https://bit.ly/42cqaUR

Size: 1/8 - 3/16 oz


•Gamakatsu Horizon LG: https://bit.ly/3QklyHO

Size: 5/32 oz, 3/0 Hook


TUNGSTEN JIGHEADS…

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

Size: 1/4 - 3/8 oz


•Queen Tackle Strolling Rolling Head: https://bit.ly/4eX7NIP

Size: 1/4 oz


SINKING BRAID…

•Sunline Almight (Pink): https://bit.ly/3xb44ql

Size: 16 lb


FULL SIZE STROLLING COMBO…

Rod– Shimano Expride B 6'10" MHSB: https://bit.ly/2osaj3q

Model: 6'10" Medium Heavy Extra Fast

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

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

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (10 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi


FINESSE STROLLING COMBO…

Rod– Shimano Expride B 6'10" MSB: https://bit.ly/2osaj3q

Model: 6'10" Medium Extra Fast

Reel– Shimano Sustain FJ 3000: https://bit.ly/3BQLlNP

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

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (8 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi


BUDGET STROLLING COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick Eagle 7'1" Medium: https://bit.ly/3Lo1gKC

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

Line– Power Pro Braid (15 lb): https://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader– Sufix Advance (10 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

These Baits Catch Fall Bass!! (Subtle Tricks To Get More Bites)

Come along with Matt and Tim for an awesome day on the water! The fish are aggressive, the conditions are perfect, and the guys waste no time catching a pile of fish on different techniques! This is what makes Fall bass fishing so special!

We love this time of year! The bass are feeding and we're able to catch them almost any way we want. From crankbaits and underspins, to spinnerbaits and A–Rigs, the fish are biting! Pay attention to the details as the guys explain their thoughts on lure color, stinger hooks, and more.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear the guys used throughout the day. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.


UNDERSPIN...

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

Size: 1/2 oz, 4/0 Hook


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

Color: Chartreuse Blue


MICRO RIG...

•Hog Farmer Tactical Micro Rig (Bladed): https://bit.ly/3RY1wUK

•ZMan Trout Eye Heads (1/8 oz): https://bit.ly/47TKMnT

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

Color: Chartreuse Blue


CRANKBAITS...

•Rapala DT 10: https://bit.ly/2BL0UYl

Color: Citrus Shad


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

Colors: Summer Minnow, Northern Special


SPINNERBAITS...

•War Eagle Gold Screamin Eagle (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3zPd7Ps

Color: White Chartreuse Blue


•War Eagle Nickel Screamin Eagle (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2w5zoor

Color: Hot White Shad


•Gamakatsu Stinger Hook: https://bit.ly/2IGCfg1

Size: 1/0


SWIMBAIT...

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

Size: 1/2 oz


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

Color: Electric Blue/Chartreuse


CRANKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Megabass Levante Flat Side Special: https://bit.ly/2FdE3YY

Model: 7' Medium Moderate

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

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


SPINNERBAIT COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis GLX 844C MBR: https://bit.ly/2gqziwT

Model: 7' Heavy

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

Line– Sufix 832 (40 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

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


SWIMBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick World Class 7'5" Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/3qbGEya

Reel– Abu Garcia Revo Premier LP: https://bit.ly/4e8LPCc

Line– Sufix 131 (50 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF

Leader– Sufix Advance (20 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

Top 5 Baits For November Bass Fishing!

Bass fishing is awesome in November! You can target bass deep or shallow, near current, in coves, or out on points. You can catch them chasing bait or gathering on offshore structure! This transitional month is a great time to be on the water, don't miss it!

All you have to do in November is decide which group of fish you want to chase. Do you want to go shallow while there is still a topwater bite? Do you want to go deep and start locating the haunts your fish will use all Winter? The options are endless and so are the baits we use to target them!

Below you'll find links to Tim's top bait choices from each category. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of the items.


CRANKBAITS...

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

Colors: Mirrored Minnow, Northern Special, True Shad


•Deep X 300: https://bit.ly/2sSQHpt

Colors: Mat Shad, MB Gizzard, Sexy Ayu


•Rapala DT 16: https://bit.ly/3QuUANZ

Colors: Penguin, Blue Back Herring


•Nomad Atlas 55: https://bit.ly/3UOkjU5

Colors: Threadfin Shad, Tennessee Shad


JERKBAIT...

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

Colors: Mat Shad, Ito Clear Laker, Elegy Bone


•Shimano World Diver: https://bit.ly/3o1BwrR

Colors: S Hasu, Black Silver


SOFT JERKBAIT...

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

Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl


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

Size: 4/0


UNDERSPIN...

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

Size: 3/16 - 1/4 oz


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

Size: 5/0, 1/4 oz


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

Colors: Tennessee Shad, Gizzard Shad


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

Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl, Tennessee Shad


TOPWATER FROGS...

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

Colors: Alabaster, Grey Ghost


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

Colors: Glitter Bluegill, Glitter Hasu


STRAIGHT RETRIEVE TOPWATER...

•ZMan HellRaizer: https://bit.ly/3P0vseM

Colors: Bone, Scaly Shad


•River2Sea Whopper Plopper 90: https://bit.ly/2bsPbQV

Colors: Bone, Chrome Black


WALKING TOPWATER...

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

Colors: Blue Back Herring, Half Mirror Wakasagi


•Reaction Innovations Vixen: https://bit.ly/2rp11nr

Colors: Silver Shiner, Ghost Herring


PITCHING JIG...

Bait– Dirty Jigs 1/2 oz Pitchin' Jig: http://bit.ly/2amL3of

Color: The Go To, Molting Craw

Trailer– Reaction Innovations Sweet Beaver: http://bit.ly/29W3RZW

Color: Tramp Stamp, Green Pumpkin Red Flk


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

Jerkbait Fishing For Bass! (Beginner To Advanced) Full Seminar And Underwater Footage!

Jerkbait fishing is one of the best techniques you can learn for bass fishing! The jerkbait's ability to trigger a feed response in a bass puts it in a category by itself. Today, Matt is covering the basics of jerkbait fishing for beginners, then taking a deep dive into bait concepts, actions, colors, and more! You don't want to miss this!

If you want to take your jerkbait fishing to the next level, this information is what you've been waiting for. From bait angle to retrieve cadence, bait size to lure color, we've never shared jerk bait information like this before!

Below we've listed our favorite baits by category and style. We've included our favorite colors for each (subtle and bold) and also included our favorite rod and reel combos for the presentation. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.


IF YOU COULD ONLY HAVE ONE...

•Megabass Vision 110 (Matte Shad): https://bit.ly/3tw8Cpz


MID FALL JERKBAITS...

•Jackall Rerange 110: https://bit.ly/2ge0qED

Natural: HL Silver Shad, Blue Pearl Shad

Bold: Chart Back Pearl, Secret Shad 2


•Shimano World Minnow: https://bit.ly/3Fwg9F6

Natural: ST Chiayu, Ghost Ayu

Bold: Chart Silver, Clown


•Shimano Zumverno 95 SP: https://bit.ly/3Gbzrmw

Natural: ST Chiayu, S Hasu

Bold: Clown


•Rapala PXR Maverick: https://bit.ly/3EEo6Kt

Natural: Ghost Shiner, Matte Shad

Bold: Hot Blue Frost, Snow Storm


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

Natural: Mat Shad, GP Pro Blue

Bold: GLX Northern Secret, Elegy Bone


•Megabass Shading X R 75: https://bit.ly/4d1DijA

Natural: Bonbori Pro Blue, HT Wakasagi

Bold: Ito Kinari


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

Natural: GG Perch, GG Baby Bass

Bold: Aurora Reaction, Ito Kinari


NICHE BAITS...

•Damiki Slim Jack: https://bit.ly/2Y3QCUl

Natural: Olive Flash Shad, Black Holo

Bold: Real Shad


•Megabass Vision 110 FX: https://bit.ly/2aDMpvP

Natural: GP Pro Green

Bold: GP Elegy Bone, French Pearl OB


•Baitsanity Explorer Jerkbait: https://bit.ly/3WtRD2a

Natural: Summer Shad, Sardine

Bold: Glossy Pearl, Matte Pearl


OVERSIZE JERKBAITS...

•Megabass ONETEN Max LBO: https://bit.ly/3dfhL9y

Natural: Mat Shad

Bold: Elegy Bone


•Megabass Kanata: https://bit.ly/2jG4Q85

Natural: Mat Shad

Bold: MG Western Clown


BAIT FINESSE BAITS...

•Daiwa TD Minnow 75 SP: https://bit.ly/3zfelTX

Color: Pro Purple, Wakasagi


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

Color: All Bait, Komoche Wakasagi


•Megabass X80 Jr BFS: https://bit.ly/3KFaLoz

Color: ITO Tennessee Shad, Elegy Bone


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

Color: Ghost Minnow, Ghost Wakasagi


•Megabass Shading X 55: https://bit.ly/3xkMH6Y

Color: FA Wakasagi, LZ Wakasagi


WINTER MEGABASS JERKBAITS...

•Megabass Vision 110: https://bit.ly/3tw8Cpz

•Megabass Vision 110+1: http://bit.ly/2iGYOCX

•Megabass Vision 110 +2: https://bit.ly/2BLQIBA

•Megabass Vision 110 Jr: http://bit.ly/2OeAFBf

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

•Megabass X–Nanahan +2: https://bit.ly/48fHMSj


Megabass Natural Colors: GG Deadly Black Shad, Pro Blue, Matte Shad, Tennessee Shad

Megabass Bold Colors: Elegy Bone, Wakin React, Kohoku Reaction, French Pearl


MEGABASS VISION 110 HOOK UPGRADES...

Split Ring Replacement– Owner Hyperwire Black (Size 2): http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX

110 Replacement Hook– Gamakatsu Finesse Nano Treble (Size 5): http://bit.ly/2dWWAut

110 Junior Replacement Hook– Gamakatsu 1X Black (Size 8): https://bit.ly/3oSXVXp


SHIMANO JERKBAIT HOOK UPGRADES...

World Minnow– Hayabusa TBL930 NRB (Size 5): https://bit.ly/3qBuXkB

Zumverno 95 SP – Hayabusa TBL930 NRB (Size 8): https://bit.ly/3qBuXkB

Split Ring Replacement– Owner Hyperwire Black (Size 2): http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX


MATT'S MAIN JERKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 6'10" medium: https://bit.ly/32IrXqE

Reel– Shimano Aldebaran MGL HG: http://bit.ly/2uQ4oH8

Line– Sunline Super FC 10 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju


MATT'S HIGH END COMBO...

Rod– Megabass P5 OneTen Stick: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

Reel– Shimano Aldebaran MGL HG: http://bit.ly/2uQ4oH8

Line– Daiwa Hidden FC (12 lb): https://bit.ly/3ILKXH0


BFS COMBO...

Rod– Cashion Icon 6'8" Ultralight: https://bit.ly/4aurFAO

Reel– Daiwa Tatula BF 70: https://bit.ly/4b7UbYM

Line– Daiwa Hidden FC (12 lb): https://bit.ly/3ILKXH0


SPINNING COMBO...

Rod– Megabass Orochi XX 6'8" Ronin: https://bit.ly/2XkVoej

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

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


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. 

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