Tim Flips His Kayak In COLD Water!! Spring Bass Fishing FAIL!

Tim paddled out into Clearlake in search of big bass. He got more than he bargained for! He started out catching a few fish on a post-front afternoon with a light chop but it changed in a second when a boat wake caught him from behind. Thankfully he was wearing his life jacket but his gear wasn't so lucky!

Despite the cold swim, the video starts with some Spring fishing tips as Tim works his way along the bank. He switches between a lipless crankbait, a worm, and a small underspin swimbait in search of bass on what proves to be a very tough afternoon. Not knowing what was to come he catches a nice bass, followed by a crappie. The most important bit of information you can glean from this video is to always wear your life jacket!!

 We've been guilty of taking our life jackets off from time to time, just like everyone else. This is a serious reminder of how quickly the situation can change! Tim never saw the wave coming and in a blink he was in the water. Temperatures were in the 50's and he was no where near shore when it happened. If not for a passing boater the situation could have been much more dangerous. In the end, Tim lost 4 rod and reel combos, a new IPhone, two GoPro 8's, and a lot of tackle. Oops! 

Below are links to some of our more successful kayak outings, including Matt catching a 10 lber from the yak! We also included links to the baits Tim was throwing prior to flipping the kayak, and links to the exact inflatable life jackets that we wear on the boat because they're incredible comfortable and low profile. 

Kayak Videos...

Matt's 10 lber From the Kayak: https://youtu.be/bNTZvcyep-0

Tiny Creek Kayaking for BIG Smallmouth: https://youtu.be/6k76sDqv7hA

Whopper Plopper Fishing From The Kayak: https://youtu.be/qVrUAzAZwWE

Summer Topwater Madness! Awesome Kayak Fishing: https://youtu.be/QpGrXiY5t0c

Tim's Baits... 

Lipless Crankbait- Lucky Craft LV-500 (Ghost Minnow): http://bit.ly/2aAUUbd

Alabama Rig- Hog Farmer Flex BFL: https://bit.ly/2WtLCVK

Underspin- Cool Baits 1/8 oz Down Under: http://bit.ly/2boS7QA

Swimbait- Keitech 2.8" Fat Swing Impact (TW Ghost Shad): http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Tim's Spinning Combo... 

Rod- Shimano Zodias 7' Medium Light: http://bit.ly/2jOUXAO

Reel- Shimano Stradic CI4+ 2500: http://bit.ly/2gu84t7

Line- Power Pro 15 lb (Hi Vis Yellow) Braid: http://bit.ly/2g9c2GV

Leader- Sunline Sniper 8 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

Lifejackets... 

Inflatable Life Jacket- Mustang Elite Inflatable PFD: http://bit.ly/2odXXIP

Budget Inflatable- Onyx TW A-24 Auto Inflatable Life Jacket: https://bit.ly/3aySOUw

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Awesome Bank Fishing With 3 Tips To Catch More Bass While Pond Fishing

Tim got access to an awesome pond! He's walking the shore with son JD and friend Caleb and they're catching nice bass! Come along for really good fishing with a glide bait, small swimbait, senko, and more. Fishing from shore allows you to fish unique angles that boats can't reach. Tim has a few tips that will make it even easier the next time you're on the bank. 

Tim starts off fishing with an S-Waver. The idea being that glide baits have incredible drawing power, pulling fish up from great distances. Best case scenario, you'll catch a giant, but even if you don't you're likely to see what is lurking in the depths as they come up to examine the bait. Tim's next trick is to focus on smaller swimbaits in bluegill and panfish colors. 

While every pond's ecosystem is different, almost all of them contain panfish. You simply can't go wrong with a bluegill imitator. You may find that white or flashy colors will work but unlike most large bodies of water, its always smart to start with bluegill imitators rather than shad imitators. When Tim switches to the senko he shares his 3rd trick for maximizing his time on the water. 

When shore fishing its often important to make long casts to maximize your fishing area. At the end of a long cast it can be really difficult to detect bites, especially with weightless presentations. Tim recommends switching your finesse rod to "high visibility" (Neon) line so that you can see the bites instead of feeling them. 

Pond fishing is often overlooked and with the current shelter in place around the country, its more likely than ever that you're pond hopping to catch a bass. Use these tips the next time you do and you'll be surprised by the results. Below is a breakdown of all the baits (in order of appearance) as well as Tim's top 3 Pond Fishing/Bank Fishing combos. 

The Baits... 

GlideBait- S-Waver 168 (Light Trout): http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh

Chatterbait- Evergreen JackHammer 3/8 oz (BHite Delight): http://bit.ly/2popvj6

Chatterbait Trailer- Keitech 3.8" Fat Swing Impact (Sungill): http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Senko- Yamamoto 5" Senko (Green Pumpkin): http://bit.ly/2axAmNS

Hook- Owner Twist Lock Hook 3/0: http://bit.ly/2cYZ3rM

Dropshot- Roboworm 6" Straight Tail (Marten's Madness): http://bit.ly/2asZyH3

Hook- Owner Mosquito Light Size 1: http://bit.ly/2zQVKx3

Weight- Swagger Tungsten 1/8 oz Pencil: http://bit.ly/2UY7cgx

Swimbait- Keitech 4.8" Fat Swing Impact (TW Ghost Shad): http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Hook- Owner Flashy Swimmer 5/0 with 1/4 oz: http://bit.ly/2e8O4Y7

Swimbait- 4.3" Fat Swing Impact Keitech (Sun Gill): http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Head- TacticalBassin Finesse Swimbait Head 3/8 oz: http://bit.ly/2Pqrq3n

Tim's All-Around Casting Combo... 

Rod- St. Croix Bass X 7'4" Medium: http://bit.ly/2r0xWAs

Reel- Shimano SLX HG: http://bit.ly/2NfdOnk

Line- 50 lb Power Pro Maxcuatro Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader- 16 lb Sunline FC100: http://bit.ly/2O4UElB

Tim's Small Swimbait/Chatterbait Combo... 

Rod- Shimano Zodias 6'10" Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

Reel- Daiwa Tatula 150: https://bit.ly/33X5Zfr

Line- 40 lb Power Pro Maxcuatro: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader- 15 lb Sunline Sniper Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

Tim's All-Around Spinning Combo... 

Rod- Shimano Zodias 7' Medium: http://bit.ly/2jOUXAO

Reel- Shimano Stradic CI4+ 2500: http://bit.ly/2gu84t7

Line- Sunline SX-1 High Vis Yellow 16 lb: http://bit.ly/2FngUkQ

Leader- Sunline Sniper 10 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

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TacticalBassin Reaper Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2TwBWs7

TacticalBassin Shadow Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2FVD9Rs

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How Fish React To Different Jigs!!! Amazing Underwater Bite Footage!!

The strikes are violent! We headed underwater with a variety of jigs to see how different bass would react. Largemouth and Smallmouth both aggressively attack a jig with tenacity rarely seen with other lures. Depending on how you rig it, a jig can imitate a crawdad, a bluegill, or a variety of other prey species. Watch how these different fish attack everything from a large pitchin' jig down to the smallest of finesse football jigs.

Do you fish a jig? Some anglers love them, others struggle to find consistent success. After watching how these fish react, its clear that a jig should have a permanent place in your arsenal! Two keys to a jig's effectiveness are its adaptability and its weedless characteristics. With a handful of different head designs a jig can be adapted virtually any circumstance. 

Pay close attention to which jigs and trailers these fish were most aggressive with. Also pay attention to which retrieves/hops triggered the most aggressive bites. Below is a breakdown of all the baits and trailers used in the video (In order of appearance), along with color recommendations for each. The links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see close up photos of each item.

Jig #1... 

-Dirty Jigs Finesse Football Jig 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2d2apsm

Color Shown: Magic Craw)

Also Recommend: Go To, Okeechobee 420

-Big Bite Baits Finesse Double Tail Grub: http://bit.ly/2qS1YtE

Color Shown: Tilapia

Also Recommend: Green Pumpkin, Watermelon Red Flake

Jig #2... 

-Bass Patrol Round Rubber Football Jig 3/8 oz: http://bit.ly/2Hbyf5x

Color Shown: Brown Orange Silicon

Also Recommend: Brown Green Pumpkin Silicon, Brown/Purple

-Z Man TRD CrawZ: http://bit.ly/2U9vx6P

Color Shown: Green Pumpkin Orange

Also Recommend: Canada Craw, Molting Craw

-Z Man TRD BugZ: http://bit.ly/2oiavEE

Color Shown: Mud Bug

Also Recommend: Green Pumpkin, Canada Craw

Jig #3... 

-Dirty Jigs Finesse Jig 7/16 oz: http://bit.ly/2eJinXo

Color Shown: Go To

Also Recommend: Magic Craw Swirl, Green Pumpkin Craw

-Yamamoto Double Tail Grub 4": http://bit.ly/2db9w1p

Color Shown: Green Pumpkin/Black Flake

Also Recommend: Green Pump Purple and Copper, Smoke Black and Purple

Jig #4... 

-Dirty Jigs Pitchin Jig 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2amL3of

Color Shown: Magic Craw

Also Recommend: Bluegill 2, Bever Craw

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

Color Shown: Magic Craw Swirl

Also Recommend: Payback, Spiked Watermelon, Tramp Stamp

Jig #5... 

-Keitech Tungsten Football Jig 3/8 oz: http://bit.ly/2FDQ3o1

Color Shown: Green Pumpkin Blue

Also Recommend: Green Pumpkin Black, Green Pumpkin Chartreuse

-Z-Man TRD BugZ: http://bit.ly/2oiavEE

Color Shown: Sprayed Grass

Also Recommend: Hot Snakes, Green Pumpkin

Favorite Finesse/Football jig Rod... 

Rod- G Loomis GLX 844C MBR: http://bit.ly/2gqziwT

Reel- Shimano Aldebaran MGL HG: http://bit.ly/2fdX1Uy

Line- 30 lb Power Pro Maxcuatro: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader- 12 lb Sunline Assassin: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

All-Around Jig Combo... 

Rod- Shimano Zodias 7'5" Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

Reel- Shimano Curado 150 DC HG: http://bit.ly/2yHtsp4

Line- 50 lb Power Pro Maxcuatro: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 15 lb: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Budget Combo... 

Rod- St. Croix Bass-X 7'1" Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2r0xWAs

Reel- Shimano SLX 150 HG: http://bit.ly/2NfdOnk

Line- Sunline Assassin Fluorocarbon 15 lb: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

NEW Tactical Bassin Apparel... 

TacticalBassin Reaper Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2TwBWs7

TacticalBassin Shadow Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2FVD9Rs

TacticalBassin Sun Shirt: http://bit.ly/2TvFMBD

TacticalBassin Hooded Sun Shirt: http://bit.ly/38cVi9G

Raw Fishing Footage on Clearlake! Giant Bass Caught!! Spring Bass Fishing!

Come along for a raw, unedited day on the water! The giants are moving up and the guys are ready to catch them! Its a cold, wet day but that won't stop the guys from TacticalBassin from going fishing! If the Corona Virus has you trapped at home, we understand your pain... let us take you along for a day on the water! There will be fish catches, an 8 lber flying through the air, and even some detailed teaching about bass behavior!

Don't have time for a 3 hour video? We understand! If you’d prefer to jump between video highlights you can do so by flipping to each of these time stamps…

-First Bass Eats A Jerkbait 5:45

-Tim Boat Flips An 8 lber! 21:45

-Weighing the 8 lber! 23:00

-Matt Explains Today's Conditions: 34:25

-Matt Catches a 3 lber while Tim Teaches: 36:05

-Sneak Peak Inside The Jerkbait Box With Instruction: 44:40

-Meeting Awesome Fans On The Water: 50:15

-Matt Catches A 4-5 lber On The A-Rig: 52:20

-How To Choose The Right Bait For Today's Conditions: 59:25

-Tim Teaches About Lipless Crankbaits and Cold Fronts: 1:05:15

-Matt Explains How To Choose The Best Spots: 01:12:30

-Tim Gets Broken Off By A Bass: 01:24:05

-Matt Catches Another 4-5 lber On The Rig: 01:48:15

-Tim Catches 2 lber On The Jerkbait: 01:55:50

-Tim Gives Dock Fishing Advice: 02:09:00

-Matt Catches A Giant Freshwater Clam? 02:17:00

-How To Fish Subtle Contours: 02:24:15

- Full 10 Minute Spring Fishing Seminar: 02:48:30

If you enjoyed this style of video let us know in the comments! We're here to help you through this tough time with a steady stream of distraction and fishing information! We will not let our videos lapse despite our own lakes being shut down yesterday. Stay strong Tactical Family!

Below is a breakdown of the lures and equipment used in the video. All of the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. We've also included color recommendations where relevant. 

Underspin... 

Hook- 5/0 Owner Flashy Swimmer 1/4 oz: http://bit.ly/2e8O4Y7

Swimbait- Keitech 4.8 and 4.3 Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

(Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad)

Alabama Rig... 

Rig- Hog Farmer BFL Flex Rig: https://bit.ly/2WtLCVK

Swimbait Heads- Dirty Jigs Matt Allen 1/8 oz: http://bit.ly/29RrTYN

Swimbaits- Keitech 4.8" Fat Swing Impact (TW Ghost Shad): http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Dummy Baits- Big Bite Finesse Swimmer (Smoke Pearl Flk): http://bit.ly/3bdZjgv

Lipless Crankbait... 

Bait- Lucky Craft LV-500: http://bit.ly/2aAUUbd

(Tim- Aurora Black, Matt- Phantom Chartreuse Shad)

Squarebill Crankbait... 

Tim's Bait- River2Sea Biggie Poppa (Rooster): http://bit.ly/2ahCzvo

Matt's Bait- Spro Little John (Blood Craw): http://bit.ly/2dDfuqt

Glidebait... 

Bait- GRatt Sneaky Pete (Hitch): http://bit.ly/2RYCPFe

Jerkbaits... 

Tim's bait- Lucky Craft Pointer 100 (Aurora Black): http://bit.ly/tbpointer

Matt's bait- Lucky Craft Flash Pointer 115 (Chartreuse Shad): http://bit.ly/2aHz588

3rd bait- Jackall Rerange 110 (Blue Pearl Shad): http://bit.ly/2ge0qED

Tim's Best Combo/Boat Flip Rod... 

Rod- G Loomis GLX 894C JWR: http://bit.ly/2gqziwT

Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL HG: http://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 65 lb: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 20 lb: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Matt's Best Combo Of The Day... 

Rod- Shimano Expride 7'6" MH: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel- Shimano Curado 200K HG: http://bit.ly/2tHewEh

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 65 lb: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader- Sunline FC-100 Shock Leader 20 lb: http://bit.ly/2O4UElB

Amazing "All Around" Combo For Everyday Fishing... 

Rod- Shimano Zodias 7'2" Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

Reel- Reel- Shimano Curado 200K HG: http://bit.ly/2tHewEh

Line- Sunline Assassin 15 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

NEW Tactical Bassin Apparel... 

TacticalBassin Reaper Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2TwBWs7

TacticalBassin Shadow Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2FVD9Rs

TacticalBassin Sun Shirt: http://bit.ly/2TvFMBD

TacticalBassin Hooded Sun Shirt: http://bit.ly/38cVi9G