3 Topwater Tricks For Late Summer Bass Fishing!

The dog days of Summer have arrived! Catching bass on topwater is really simple, but there are some tricks! It doesn't matter if you fish reservoirs, swamps, or ponds, here are 3 tips that will simplify your topwater fishing this Summer.

The second half of Summer requires more attention to detail. The bass have seen a lot of baits the past few months and standing out from the crowd will become more important as each day passes. We recommend fishing the extremes. Focus on baits that are significantly larger, and significantly smaller than the "normal" offerings. Additionally, targeting fish during low light periods with fast moving baits and high sun periods with subtle presentations will increase your odds.

Below you'll find links to our favorite baits for each topwater category. We've included our favorite colors for each, as well as the equipment we use to fish them. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

RATS/WAKEBAITS...

Favorite Rat- PB Rat 2-Piece: https://bit.ly/2OKJZBH

colors: Bone Brown, Brown Black

Budget Rat- Spro Rat 50: http://bit.ly/2tHDGyU

Colors: Ninja, Brown

Wake- Bull Shad Wake: http://bit.ly/2yceVRt

Colors: Gizzard Shad

WALKING BAIT...

-Evergreen Shower Blows (Size 105): http://bit.ly/2zIkqUH

Colors: Bleeding White, American Shad

-Rapala Skitter Walk (Size 8): https://bit.ly/37DC2Uz

Colors: Shad Translucent, Chrome

FROGS...

Big- Spro King Daddy: http://bit.ly/2h0LCYd

Colors: Killer Gill, Midnight Walker, Nasty Shad

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

Colors: Glitter Bluegill, Glitter Hasu, White

UNIQUE ACTION FROGS...

Bladed Feet- Teckel Honker: http://bit.ly/2Xj7Ye4

Colors: Black Blue, Gizzard Shad

Spinning Tail- Teckel Sprinker: http://bit.ly/2rmnqSI

Colors: Bone, Bluegill

POPPERS...

-Megabass Pop Max: http://bit.ly/2qqfmm1

Colors: Matte Shad, MB Gizzard

-Yellow Magic 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2al0dKP

Colors: Alewife, Smoke Shad

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

Colors: Black Holo, Spayu

BUZZBAITS...

Subtle- D&M Easy Roller: https://bit.ly/2SCqcmj

Colors: Night Stalker, Red Bug

Clacker- Zorro Baits Head Knocker: http://bit.ly/2d4VpK1

Colors: Black/Black, White/White

WHOPPER PLOPPERS...

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

Colors: Bone, Loon, Phantom Shad

-Whopper Plopper 90: http://bit.ly/2bsPbQV

Colors: Bone, Loon, Phantom Shad

WALKING/TOPWATER COMBO...

Rod- Shimano Zodias 7'2" Medium: https://bit.ly/3aeQbYW

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

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

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

FROG COMBO...

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

Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

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

BUDGET TOPWATER COMBO...

Rod- Shimano SLX 7'2" Medium: http://bit.ly/2L3wppO

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

Line- Power Pro Braided Line 30 lb: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

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Grass Fishing Tricks For Summer! You NEED These To Catch MORE Fish!

Grass fishing can be EASY! Learn the tricks to reading expansive grass beds and start catching fish right away! In today's video we drop into a lake for the first time in 6 months (never been there in Summer) and starting catching big bass RIGHT AWAY! You can do this too!

So many anglers are intimidated by lakes that are full of grass. Its easy to roam around for hours and never even see a fish. However, if someone shows you how to break down a grass flat you'll immediately see it in a new light. Edges suddenly become defined, grass types stand out, and fish become incredibly predictable! Don't let grass intimidate you any more!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits we used on the water. We've included the exact sizes and colors to help you catch more fish in similar situations. We're also including our "favorite colors" that we use around the country to help adapt these same techniques to your local waters. Additionally, we're including the key combos (frog, swim jig, chatterbait) that helped us get key bites and successfully land those fish despite the heavy grass.

SUBSURFACE BAITS...

Bait- Jackhammer Chatterbait 1/2 oz (Green Pumpkin Shad): http://bit.ly/2popvj6

Great Colors: ClearWater Shad, Green Pumpkin Shad, Brett's Bluegill

Trailer- Hog Farmer Spunk Shad 5.5 (Ghost Minnow): http://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Great Colors: Blue Gizzard, Crystal Shad, Natural Gill

Bait- Jackhammer Chatterbait 3/8 oz (Hite's Hot Craw): http://bit.ly/2popvj6

Great Colors: ClearWater Shad, Green Pumpkin Shad, Brett's Bluegill

Trailer- Big Bite Kamikaze Swimon 4.25"(Green Pumpkin Red): https://bit.ly/2NkSdPV

Great Colors: Smoky Gold, Glow Silver, Green pumpkin

Bait- Dirty Jigs 1/2 oz Swim Jig (Black/Blue): http://bit.ly/2dIVUMd

Great Colors: Crappie, Tactical Shad, Threadfin Shad

Trailer- Gambler EZ Swimbait (Black and blue): https://bit.ly/2OLlyUf

Great Colors: Electric One, Ghost Shad, Alewife

Bait- Dirty Jigs 3/8 oz California Swim Jig (Black Blue): http://bit.ly/2auXfmx

Great Colors: Crappie, Tactical Shad, Threadfin Shad

Trailer- Gambler EZ Swimbait (Black and blue): https://bit.ly/2OLlyUf

Great Colors: Electric One, Ghost Shad, Alewife

TOPWATER BAITS...

-SnagProof Bobby's Perfect Frog (Hot Mess): https://bit.ly/3rHCOsQ

Great Colors: Pine Frogs, Grey Ghost, Bluegill

-Teckel Sprinker Frog (Pearl White): http://bit.ly/2rmnqSI

Great Colors: Hologram Bone, Bone, Bluegill

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

Great Colors: Phantom Shad, Bone, Loon

FROG COMBO...

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

Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B (XG): https://bit.ly/34HlAAk

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

HEAVY COVER CHATTERBAIT COMBO...

Rod- Megabass Orochi Braillist: http://bit.ly/2OSVNwH

Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B (XG): https://bit.ly/34HlAAk

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

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

SWIM JIG COMBO...

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

Reel- Shimano Metanium DC (HG): http://bit.ly/2qrSZvs

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

BUDGET FRIENDLY HEAVY COVER COMBO...

Rod- Shimano SLX 7'2" Heavy: http://bit.ly/2L3wppO

Reel- Shimano SLX 150 XT: http://bit.ly/2BRTYL8

Line- Power Pro 65 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

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Top 4 Baits For Summer Pond Fishing + Bank Fishing Tricks!

Want to catch bass? These are the top baits for Summer! It doesn't matter if you're pond fishing or just walking the bank of your local lake, these lures will help you catch more fish. Some of our best fishing memories happened while walking the shoreline. Keep it simple, fish with confidence, and use these tips on your next trip!

Bluegill are the main forage in most ponds across the country. Learning to imitate a bluegill with lures that can be fished easily around shallow grass will help you catch more fish. Most pond anglers walk the bank so keeping it simple is critical! Carrying too much gear will make you miserable, even if you're getting bit. Don't worry about carrying boxes of baits. Carry less rods, focus on these 4 baits, and you'll have more fun.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits discussed in the video. We've included our favorite colors for each, as well as the gear we use to rig them. We also included a few of our favorite bank fishing combos that can be used for multiple techniques, so you can carry less gear. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

BAIT #1 - FROGS

-SPRO Poppin' Frog 60: http://bit.ly/2HsyqIJ

Colors: Leopard, Killer Gill

-Scum Frog Launch Frog - https://bit.ly/3rOYQIF

Colors: Bluegill, Leopard

BAIT #2 - SWIM JIG...

Jig- California Swim Jig (3/8 - 3/4 oz): http://bit.ly/2auXfmx

Colors: Alabama Bream, Bluegill #2, Warmouth

Trailer- Big Bite Pro Swimmer (3.8- 4.8): https://bit.ly/3AeQsaS

Colors: Sunfish, Perch Dinner

BAIT #3 - CREATURE BAIT...

Bait- Reaction Innovations Man Bear Pig: http://bit.ly/2s51oIV

Color: Payback, Tramp Stamp, Dirty Wizard

Bait- Zoom Midsize Brush Hog: https://bit.ly/35Wtmst

Color: Green Pumpkin, Watermelon Candy

CREATURE BAIT RIGGING...

Weight- Swagger Tungsten Vader 3/8 oz: https://bit.ly/3c28mks

Hook- Owner Jungle Wide Gap 3/0: http://bit.ly/2sBsR1Z

BAIT #4 - PLASTIC WORM...

Worm- Netbait T-Mac 6.5: http://bit.ly/2jndwj9

Color: Bama Bug, Texas Craw

Head- Canterbury Shaky: http://bit.ly/2aFOs0V

Size: 1/8 - 1/4 oz.

OTHER GREAT BAITS IN THE POND BOX...

Yum Dinger: http://bit.ly/2J8nMrF

Whopper Plopper 90: http://bit.ly/2bsPbQV

Chatterbait Custom: http://bit.ly/2Ix71mI

Savage Gear PulseTail LB Bluegill: https://bit.ly/2Kd6qct

S-Waver 168: http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh

FROG/SWIM JIG COMBO...

Rod- Shimano SLX 7'2" Heavy: http://bit.ly/2L3wppO

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

Line- Power Pro 50 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

CREATURE BAIT/STICK BAIT COMBO...

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

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

Line- Power Pro 30 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

SHAKY HEAD COMBO...

Rod- Shimano SLX 7'2" Medium: http://bit.ly/2L3wppO

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

Line- Sunline 12 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

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Summer Crankbaits: Everything You Need To Know! (Shallow & Deep)

Its crankbait time! If you want to catch bass consistent in the Summer, the crankbait should be part of your plan. Deep diving crankbaits and shallow crankbaits both deserve a place in your Summer line up. Today we're teaching what makes one bait better than another and how to pick the right baits for this time of year. We're covering details like best colors, hook arrangements, and retrieve speeds to help you catch more fish.

You can go broke buying crankbaits! We know, because we've been there! If you try to buy a couple good colors in every major model of crankbait you can sink an entire retirement fund! Instead of going through that hassle, let us show you what we've already learned. There are a handful of crankbaits (ultra shallow, shallow, deep, and ultra deep) that should be in your line-up but you don't need a ton of models and you only need 2-3 colors.

Below you'll find links to every bait Tim discussed in the video. We've included the baits, recommended colors, even hook upgrades. We've also included the best rod and reel combos for each style of bait, including an all-around budget friendly option. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can get detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

OVERSIZED DEEP CRANKBAITS...

-Strike King 10XD: http://bit.ly/2gHT4F0

Colors: Powder Blue Back, Sexy Shad, Delta Red

-Megabass BIG M: https://bit.ly/2yHmm4R

Colors: Green Craw, Jukucho Shad, Blue Back Chart

-AZUMA Z Boss (22, 24): http://bit.ly/2poLKUC

Colors: Hot Mess, Grand Shad

DEEP-DIVING CRANKBAITS...

-R2S Tactical DD 75: http://bit.ly/37dclbX

Colors: Blood Craw, Metallic Shad, Mirrored Minnow

-Strike King 6XD: http://bit.ly/2TcuSyi

Colors: Powder Blue Back, Sexy Ghost Minnow, Sexy Shad