Come Along For A Day On The Delta

Matt heads down to the California Delta for a day of bass fishing with his good friend Matt Leverich. The two plan to throw a 6" and 7" senko in search of big largemouth. Adaptation will prove to be key on this trip as the two find fish willing to eat a buzzbait, whopper plopper, and hollow body frogs. Its hard to beat topwater blowups! 

They start the morning unsure what to expect but hoping to find a few quick bites on a buzzbait and whopper plopper. From the very first cast its obvious that catching fish won't be a problem. The toughest part of the whole day is setting down the topwater in an effort to stick to the senko plan. 

As the tide rises the pair see more an more success on the 6" senko and Fat Ace. After several hours and dozens of fish on a senko they decide its time to adapt and search for bigger bites. Near the top of the tide the big fish finally move shallow and begin feeding heavily on the surface. Matt quickly connects with a big bass on a frog... and for the rest, you'll have to watch the next video. 

How To Catch Bass in Shallow Water

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!

Senko Alternatives That Actually Work!

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.  

Wacky Rig Hook
Texas Rig Hook

Senko Rod Setup...
Rod- Dobyns 784ML
Reel- Curado 200
Line- 50 lb Sufix 832
Leader- Sunline 15 lb