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One of the Tactical Bassin’s favorite summer techniques is the Carolina Rig. Join Tim Little as he shows you the best way to fish deep structure and locate those way down low mega bass. You may not find a more versatile way of fishing this summer than the tried and true Carolina Rig.
It is time to head to Bass University again. This time Professors Matt Allen and Tim Little are teaching you everything there is to know about fishing for summer bass in shallow water. From lighting conditions to bait selection pay close attention because there will definitely be an exam!
For years we've preached that if you're going to throw a stickbait it had better be a senko. The market is beginning to change however as more and more companies step up with niche baits that are very effective. In this video Matt lays out 3 senko alternatives that are worth checking out.
Day in and day out, the senko is still #1 in our book. We're not arguing its effectiveness or its consistency. But the next time your fish move shallow, get pressured, or you need a bit of scent to help seal the deal, you need to try one of these alternatives.
The products used in this video are as follows:
Yamamoto Senko: Day in and day out, this bait is deadly on bass of all sizes!
Gambler Fat Ace: Looking to save a buck and get the added benefit of garlic scent? The Gambler is a fish catching machine!
Jackall Flick Shake: When a slow fall is key, the flick shake consistently outperforms the senko. The bait sinks incredibly slowly when mated with a lightweight wacky rigged hook.
Reaction Innovations Pocket Rocket: When the fish are on a wacky rig bite, this bait stands out from the crowd. With unique detailing,a medium fall, and outrageous action the pocket rocket is in a league of its own.
Senko Rod Setup...
Rod- Dobyns 784ML
Reel- Curado 200
Line- 50 lb Sufix 832
Leader- Sunline 15 lb
This is a video about colors, glitters, and actions, its not about brand preferences. If you've wondered what all these different trailers are for and whether or not you really need them, this is the video you've been waiting for.
As fishermen, especially jig fishermen, we all have very strong opinions of which jigs are best. At times we can't even agree on weight or color, let alone brand. The guy on the front deck will swear a 3/4 ounce is working best, the guy in the back can only get bit on 3/8 ounce. Ever been down this road? It happens to us all the time! Today we're putting that all behind us and focusing specifically on the jig trailers.
Gaining an understanding of why a grub works better than a chunk one day, but doesn't work near as well as a creature bait the next day will absolutely make you a better angler. The next time your jig bite disappears overnight we hope you'll have the knowledge to adapt and begin catching those fish again.
Our most common jig trailers are as follows:
Reaction Innovations Sweet Beaver: This bait has very little action but provides a great "profile" in combination with the jig.
Net Bait Paca Chunk: This trailers has a great floundering action that is deadly in a variety of conditions, often getting bonus bites swimming back to the boat.
Yamamoto Double Tail Grub: Tried and true, this bait gets bit year round, even in ice cold water.
Strike King Rage Tail Chunk: This trailer has a TON of action and is great at drawing reaction strikes on a fast-falling jig.
Zoom Super Chunk: When rigged properly this bait actually has some action (little known fact). But its generally considered a "dead action" bait focused specifically on profile. For whatever reason, it catches a lot of fish!