Best Topwater Tricks For Spring and Summer Bass Fishing! Easy Modifications!

Its topwater time! The most exciting fishing of the year is here! Check out our favorite baits and some awesome new options for this season! From poppers to spooks, whopper ploppers to frogs, Matt explains them in depth. If that wasn't enough he explains colors, bait modifications, and upgrades as well.

Today's video is broken into two distinct sections. The first is directed towards anglers that prefer a simple approach. We cover 3 baits that will cover virtually everything you'll face on a water. The second section covers 7 baits, color selection, and bait modifications to help you adapt to changing conditions. 

Below is a breakdown of all the baits in the video (In order of appearance) with colors recommendations for each. We've also included our favorite topwater rods. The links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

3 Great Baits... 

Popper- Damiki D-Pop 70: http://bit.ly/2Pjvqo3

Colors: Spayu, Phantom, Black Holo

Walking Bait- Heddon Super Spook: http://bit.ly/2diThgH

Colors: Okie Shad, Lake Fork Shad, Bone

Plopper- R2S Whopper Plopper 110: http://bit.ly/2bsPbQV

Colors: Bone, Monkey Butt, T-1000

Matt's Favorite Baits By Category

Walking Bait... 

-River2Sea Rover 128: http://bit.ly/2acSVea

Colors: Sooner, Bone, Ghost Minnow

-Evergreen Shower Blows 125: http://bit.ly/2zIkqUH

Colors: American Shad, Half Mirror Wakasagi

Popper...

-River2Sea Bubble Walker 80: http://bit.ly/2e0PZOY

Colors: Sooner, Bluegill, Abalone Shad

Whopper Plopper...

-Whopper Plopper 110: http://bit.ly/2bsPbQV

Colors: Bone, Monkey Butt, T-1000

-Whopper Plopper 130: http://bit.ly/2a7ipHL

Colors: TW Bluegill, Chubby, Matte Black

Frog...

-Bully Wa 2 Frog 65: http://bit.ly/2axyR2a

Colors: Little Allen, Ghost, TW Bluegill

-Jackall Kaera Frog: http://bit.ly/2Fz6SA3

Colors: White, Glitter Hasu, Glitter Bluegill

Bonus Bait... 

-Megabass I-Loud Prop Bait: https://bit.ly/3bjDxaF

Colors: Galaxy Gill, Smelt Wakasagi, White Python

Hook and Hardware Upgrades...

Split Rings- Owner Hyperwire (Sizes 3-4): http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX

Trebles- Owner ST-56 3X Trebles (Sizes 2-4): http://bit.ly/2cVg7xW

Matt's Favorite High-End Topwater Combo... 

Rod- G Loomis GLX 843C MBR: http://bit.ly/2gqziwT

Reel- Shimano Chronarch MGL HG: http://bit.ly/2n8DghB

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

Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Favorite Frog Combo... 

Rod- Shimano Expride 7'3" XH: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

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

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

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

Underwater Sight Fishing - How To Catch More Fish!

Want to catch more fish? Come underwater and watch how these fish interact with our lures around their spawning beds! The fish are biting a jig, dropshot, texas rig, ned rig, and a variety of swimbaits! Whether you're a beginner or advanced angler, pay close attention to the details about how to avoid short strikes and false bites if you want to become a better angler overnight. 

During the spawn, bass are less motivated to feed than other periods. If you haven't spent much time sight fishing start with this recent Sight Fishing Video to help you avoid common mistakes: https://youtu.be/3pJsNGdv9QM

 Because bass are focused on spawning rather than feeding their habits change. They become more protective and aggressive but rarely fully engulf your lure. Knowing how to adapt color, size, and retrieve goes a long way to catching more fish. This is the time of year to catch a new personal best so pay close attention to the details in this video and apply them the next time you're at the lake. 

Below is a breakdown of all the baits (in order of appearance) used in the video. All of the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and lure descriptions.

-Missile Baits Ned Bomb (Fishaliscious): http://bit.ly/2XCOGwd

*Rigged On- Swagger Tungsten Flanders 1/6 oz Head: http://bit.ly/2KcIB6M

-Roboworm Ned Worm 3" (Hologram Shad): http://bit.ly/2j9F0Xy

*Rigged On- Swagger Tungsten Flanders 1/6 oz Head: http://bit.ly/2KcIB6M

-Bass Patrol Football Jig 3/8 oz (Brown/Orange): http://bit.ly/2Hbyf5x

*Trailer- Z Man TRD Crawz (Green Pumpkin Orange): http://bit.ly/2U9vx6P

-Mattlures 6" Tournament Series Swimbait (Blue Back Herring): http://bit.ly/2de1x2n

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

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

-Big Bite Baits Warmouth (Chartreuse Bluegill): https://bit.ly/3bl46wd

*Rigged- Yamamoto 4/0 Football Head: http://bit.ly/2dQmqyS

-Reaction Innovations Shiver Shot (Snow Pig): http://bit.ly/2JCpY7S

*Rigged- Owner Mosquito Light Size 1/0: http://bit.ly/2zQVKx3

-River2Sea Stand'n Yabbie (Pearl): http://bit.ly/2DfkxuQ

-Mattlures Ultimate Bluegill (Female): http://bit.ly/2aAuAz5

-Keitech 2.8" Fat Swing Impact Swimbait (Pro Blue Red Pearl): http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

*Rigged on Revenge Dart Hedz 1/8 oz: http://bit.ly/2cHMZbm

-Xzone Ned Zone (Minnow Magic): http://bit.ly/2mRiYhF

*Rigged On- Swagger Tungsten Flanders 1/6 oz Head: http://bit.ly/2KcIB6M

-Strike King Half Shell OPT (Edge): http://bit.ly/2iR9awm

*Rigged on- Owner Cover Shot 1/0 Hook: http://bit.ly/2ISr7bR

-Netbait Contour Worm (Am Dawn): https://bit.ly/2VkIGda

*Rigged on- Gamakatsu EWG 1/0 hook: http://bit.ly/2d07gvp

-Roboworm 4.5" Fat Straight Tail Worm (Desert Craw): http://bit.ly/2awYSxM

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

-Strike King Dream Shot Worm (Green Pumpkin): http://bit.ly/2KNXuK9

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

-Mattlures Bluegill Hammer Tail (Female Bluegill): http://bit.ly/2FsZhA3

-Storm Wildeye Sunfish 3": http://bit.ly/2psTO6t

-Megabass Dark Sleeper 3" (Haze): http://bit.ly/2TyR1GT

-Dirty Jigs Football Jig 1/2 oz (Molting Craw): http://bit.ly/2d0iJbd

*Trailer- Yamamoto Double Tail Grub 5" (Cinnamon Blk Purp): http://bit.ly/2db9w1p

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

Epic Golf Course Pond Fishing! Big Bass From The Kayak!

Come along as we explore an awesome golf course pond! The water is crystal clear with big bass all around! Tim jumps in the kayak armed with a senko, chatterbait, and a variety of keitech swimbaits. It doesn't take long for the pond fish to start biting! Kick back, relax, and enjoy some awesome pond fishing!

Any time you go out in the kayak space is going to be a bit limited. Tim prepared by carrying a small bag with a great mix of baits. He chose 3 rods (2 bait casting and one spinning) that he could adapt to all the baits he was carrying so he wouldn't be overloaded with equipment. On the water he started his fishing targeting deeper water but found the best quality fish along shallow grass edges. 

Below is a breakdown of all the baits and equipment Tim used in the video. All the bait and gear links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed descriptions and close up photos of each item. 

Glidebait... 

-R2S S-Waver 168 (Phantom Trout): http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh

Small Swimbait... 

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

-Tactical Finesse Swimbait Head (1/4 oz): http://bit.ly/2Pqrq3n

Underspin Swimbait... 

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

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

Chatterbait... 

-JackHammer Chatterbait 3/8 oz (Green Pumpkin Shad): http://bit.ly/2popvj6

-Keitech 4.3" Fat Swing Impact (Pro Blue Red Pearl): http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Senko... 

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

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

Tackle... 

-Plano Guide 3600 Tackle Bag: https://bit.ly/2xxtIar

-Plano Edge 3600 Box: http://bit.ly/2YBaWYX

Old Town Kayak's Website... 

-Old Town Topwater 120 Kayak: http://bit.ly/2KGiYf5

Tim's Primary Casting Combo... 

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

Reel- Shimano Chronarch MGL HG: http://bit.ly/2n8DghB

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

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! Spring Bass Fishing LIVE On Lake Berryessa!

Come along for an afternoon of uncut bass fishing on Lake Berryessa! We have a mix of prespawn and spawning bass with perfect conditions for a fun afternoon of fishing catching! With the virus causing lock downs, shelter in place orders, and quarantines, a lot of us just need to go fishing and clear our heads. Unfortunately not everyone is able get out right now so Tim headed to the lake and is bringing us along for the action. Forget your current circumstances, kick back, and just enjoy the time on the water. If you don't have time to watch the whole video, jump through the time stamps below for the highlights. Let's go fishing! 

Today's video is full of action! Tim catches a bunch of fish, sees some GIANT largemouth, and has a great time on the water. Here are the cut points to the highlights, click on the time stamps to jump to those points in the video.

-1st Fish Catch - 7:10 

-Talking About School Shut Downs - 9:00

-2nd Fish Catch - 15:30

-LOSES The Same Fish TWICE Then Catches Him - 21:40

-Tim spots A GIANT Bass! - 29:05

-4th Fish Catch - 36:15

-5th Fish Catch -1:00:20

-Lakemaster Chips and Suspending Bass - 1:03:45

-Backlash Removal Trick You need To Try! - 1:09:30

-Kicker Fish Catch On Keitech Swimbait 1:12:08

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. Stay strong Tactical Family!

Below is a breakdown of the lures and equipment used in the video, in order of appearance to make it easy for you to follow along. See something you like or want to check out? 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.

Dropshot Rig... 

Bait- Reaction Innovations Flirt Worm: http://bit.ly/2CMB33J

Favorite Colors... Violator, Spring Break, Morning Dawn 

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

Weight- Swagger Tungsten Tie-One Pencil Weight 1/4 oz: http://bit.ly/2YAoMuv

Jig... 

Bait- Bass Patrol Football 3/8 oz: http://bit.ly/2Hbyf5x

Favorite Colors... Brown/Purple, Brown/Orange, Brown/Green Pumpkin

Trailer- Missile Baits Ned Bomb: http://bit.ly/2XCOGwd

Small PaddleTail Swimbait... 

Bait- Keitech 3.8" Fat Swing Impact (Chartreuse Shad): http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Head- Tactical Finesse Swimbait Head 1/4 oz: http://bit.ly/2Pqrq3n

Glide Bait... 

Bait- S-Waver 168 (TW Phantom Trout): http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh

Hook Upgrade- Owner ST-56 3X (size 2): http://bit.ly/2cVg7xW

Split Ring Upgrade- Owner Hyperwire Size 5: http://bit.ly/2aTH3f1

Larger PaddleTail Swimbait... 

Bait- Keitech 4.3" Fat Swing Impact (Goby): http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Head- Tactical Finesse Swimbait Head 3/8 oz (Naked Shad): http://bit.ly/2Pqrq3n

Tim's Dropshot Combo... 

Rod- G Loomis NRX 822S DSR: http://bit.ly/2dX9zjv

Reel- Shimano Exsence 3000: http://bit.ly/2iMtscV

Line- Sunline SX1 Braid 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2tn8EzQ

Leader- Sunline Sniper 6 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

"Bang For The Buck" Dropshot Combo... 

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

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

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

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