Matt's MOST EMBARASSING Moment

FISHING FAIL and it happened in a tournament! Not weighing in anything at all would have been better than this mess! Weighing an entire 5 bass limit for less than 5 lbs was a really sobering experience. 

Thanks for listening to this embarassing story. Its all in good fun, we've all had those tough days we don't forget but that's what keeps us coming back for more. Don't let my experience deter you, Collins Lake is an awesome fishery! Here is the link to Tim telling the story of his 15 lber: https://youtu.be/pJt8qY0S6gY

What was this big one in the video caught on? Here's the gear....

Lucky Craft RTO Squarebill 2.5: http://bit.ly/2dj4myf
Gamakatsu Size 2 EWG Treble Hooks: http://bit.ly/2cZrsbY
Sunline Assassin 12 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm
GLoomis 845 CBR Crankbait Rod: http://bit.ly/2giKvEy
Shimano Curado 70 in 7:1 Ratio: http://bit.ly/2apmDJt

Gear From The Story...

Finesse Jig: http://bit.ly/2eJinXo
Yamamoto Double Tail Grub: http://bit.ly/2db9w1p
Split Shot: http://bit.ly/2rCn8WY
Gamakatsu EWG Size 2: http://bit.ly/2d07gvp
4" Magic Worm (Discountinued)
Modern Replacement- Roboworm 4.5": http://bit.ly/2asZyH3
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Here's what we wear...
Sun Mask: http://bit.ly/2vgSsh4
Sun Shirt w/ Hood: http://bit.ly/2vgTOst
Light Fishing Pants: http://bit.ly/2foDx10

Fall Pond Fishing For MICRO Fish from a Golf Cart!

We explore a farm pond in search of anything that will bite! The Fall transition is a great time to explore new ponds as the grass dies back and the fish move into the shallows. We stumble onto a school of aggressive Green Sunfish and have a blast catching them! 

The Gear...
Lure-Panther Martin Spinner: http://bit.ly/2uXduVt
Lure- Bang Tail Spinner: http://bit.ly/2xy7SRJ
Rod- Fenwick HMG Medium Light: http://bit.ly/2xjeHqx
Reel- Shimano Sedona: http://bit.ly/2wgh50Z
Line- 4 lb Maxima UltraGreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Camera- GoPro Hero 5: http://bit.ly/2iwZqqU

Fishing is all about balance. Whether you run a 21 foot bass boat or wade streams for trophy trout, we all need to stop at some point during the year and get back to our first love. Fishing for tiny fish with micro gear has a place in every serious angler's repertoire.
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Fishing With A Piece Of Bass Fishing History !!!

Matt gambled everything for the chance to fish with a real piece of bass fishing history and it was amazing!!! Check this out! What an honor!! 

Do you enjoy flipping, pitching, or fishing heavy cover for bass? Have you ever wondered why until recently all major tournaments had an 8 foot rod rule? Have you ever heard the name, Dee Thomas? If you haven't, you're missing a huge piece of bass fishing history!!

Dee Thomas is the godfather of Flipping. He developed a method called "Tullie Dipping" and later, the first flippin' sticks. He was inducted into the National Freshwater Fishing Hall Of Fame in 2000 and later the  Bass Fishing Hall Of Fame for his contributions to the sport. Its such an honor to catch a fish with a real piece of bass fishing history that was once used by Dee Thomas!

While dipping sticks are generally a thing of the past, flipping is alive and well! We've recently done several videos, here is a link to our video "Flipping and Pitching Heavy Cover: Everything You Need To Know" -  https://youtu.be/gU1uGAVyfAI

Below is a breakdown of the modern equipment we now use for these techniques...

Longer Rods Options...
G Loomis NRX 7'7" XH: http://bit.ly/2hedqsq
Daiwa Steez Compile X 8' Flippin: http://bit.ly/2unTSJW
Shimano Expride 7'11" XH: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Shorter Rod Options...
Dobyns Champion Extreme 7'4" Heavy Flip: http://bit.ly/2ab2kRX
Dobyns Champion 7'3" H: http://bit.ly/2abq8nl
Shimano Expride 7'3" XH: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reels for Flipping...
High End- Metanium MGL XG: http://bit.ly/2ezIBfB
Mid Range- Curado K (Pre-Order): http://bit.ly/2tHewEh
Price Point- Casitas 150: http://bit.ly/2geKxsp

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Want TacticalBassin Gear? Email tacticalbassinapparel@gmail.com for all the details on hats, sunshirts and hoodies. 

Need Sun Protection? Here's what we wear...
Sun Mask: http://bit.ly/2vgSsh4
Sun Shirt w/ Hood: http://bit.ly/2vgTOst
Light Fishing Pants: http://bit.ly/2foDx10

Bass Boat Gets DESTROYED! Insane Storm Footage and Story!

Hurricane force winds destroyed a pristine Champion Bass Boat! $7000 in gel coat repairs, chest deep in the lake with lightning crashing down! What were we thinking??? We still caught some monster fish so make sure you watch the video through to the end once the storm breaks. 

We hope you guys enjoyed the story of this crazy day with a few snippets showing the crazy conditions! The storm was insane and so was the way it dissipated as quickly as it had began. 

Gear From This Trip...

Life Jacket- Mustang Elite Inflatable: http://bit.ly/2odXXIP
Tackle Warehouse Backpack: http://bit.ly/2hvexCd
Flogger Underwater Viewer: http://bit.ly/2eL9Ljz
10' Dual Power Poles: http://bit.ly/2wMIMyp

Baits that worked after the storm...

Whopper Plopper 110- Bone: http://bit.ly/2bsPbQV
Super Spook: http://bit.ly/2diThgH
Keitech 4.8 Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v
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Want TacticalBassin Gear? 

Email tacticalbassinapparel@gmail.com for all the details on hats, sunshirts and hoodies. 

Need Sun Protection? 

Here's what we wear...
Sun Mask: http://bit.ly/2vgSsh4
Sun Shirt w/ Hood: http://bit.ly/2vgTOst
Light Fishing Pants: http://bit.ly/2foDx10