Summer Crankbait Fishing - Everything You Need To Know!

Crankbait fishing in Summer is a great way to catch fish! Crankbaits catch fish from shallow to deep, and they'll catch giants too! If you want to take your crankbait fishing to the next level, we're here to help!

Crankbaits are an enormous category. There are hundreds of options on the market from magnum deep divers, to shallow square bills, and a variety of options in between. This time of year we focus our attention on the two ends of the spectrum. We throw magnum deep divers and shallow crankbaits more than all the other categories combined. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits we throw, along with the gear we use to fish them. We've included our favorite rods and reels, as well as some of the hooks and split rings we use to upgrade hardware on these baits. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

MAGNUM DEEP CRANKS...

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

Colors: Sexy Blue Black Herring, Chartreuse Sexy Shad, Sexy Shad

-Azuma Z Boss 22, 24, 25: http://bit.ly/2poLKUC

Colors: Grand Shad, Goldie Lox, Hot Mess

-Megabass Big M 7.5: https://bit.ly/2yHmm4R

Colors: Wagin Hasu, Yuzu Shad, Jukucho Shad

-6th Sense Cloud 9 C25: http://bit.ly/2BQ4uDs

Colors: Blue-Treuse Shad, Wild Shad, 4K Shad

DEEP DIVING CRANKBAITS... 

-River2Sea Tactical DD 75: http://bit.ly/37dclbX

Colors: Metallic Shad, Natural Gill, DD Minnow

-Norman DD22: http://bit.ly/2LKB37w

Colors: Tropical Shad, Chili Bowl, TW Ghost Lavender Shad

-Rapala DT16 and DT20: http://bit.ly/2BL0UYl

Colors: Citrus Shad, Green Gizzard Shad, Red Crawdad

-Strike King 6XD: http://bit.ly/2ery44M

Colors: Sexy Blue Back Herring, Powder Blue Back Chart

SHALLOW CRANKBAITS... 

-River2Sea Biggie Poppa: http://bit.ly/2ahCzvo

Colors: Gizzard Shad, Abalone Shad, I Know It

-Lucky Craft 1.5: http://bit.ly/2BGxKPa

Colors: American Shad, BP Golden Shiner, Green Herring

-13 Fishing Jabber Jaw: https://bit.ly/3z7hVdH

Colors: Black Back Shad, Lucky Charm, Olive Shad

EXTRA SHALLOW CRANKBAITS... 

-Spro Baby Fat John 50: http://bit.ly/2V03giW

Colors: Honey Shad, Matte Shad, Citrus Shad

HOOK UPGRADES...

-Owner ST-35: http://bit.ly/2g8uCMj

-Owner ST-36 Treble: http://bit.ly/2cWpeyw

-Gamakatsu EWG Bronze: http://bit.ly/2cZrsbY

EXTRA DEEP DIVING COMBO... 

Rod- G Loomis IMX Pro 968 Crankbait: http://bit.ly/2og0BmK

Reel- Shimano Tranx 200 (HG): http://bit.ly/2Tv0yCy

Line- Sunline Super FC 15 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

DEEP DIVING COMBO... 

Rod- G Loomis IMX Pro 906 CBR: http://bit.ly/2og0BmK

Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B (XG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

Line- Sunline Crank FC 12 lb: https://bit.ly/3fohguC

SQUAREBILL CRANKBAIT COMBO... 

Rod- G Loomis IMX Pro 845 CBR: http://bit.ly/2og0BmK

Reel- Shimano Bantam MGL (HG): http://bit.ly/2H44yjG

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

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

BUDGET CRANKBAIT COMBO... 

Rod- St. Croix Mojo Glass 7'4" MH: https://bit.ly/2YIxLy5

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

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

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How To Catch Bass When Its Hot! (So Easy, ANYONE Can Do It!)

Fishing when its hot can be amazing! So many anglers are afraid of the heat but they don't realize how predictable the bass become! Once you understand how the fish are positioning, catching hot Summer bass is easy! 

After today you're going to fish with confidence, no matter how hot it gets! Just remember that everything revolves around shade. Depending on the type of lake you're on, the type of shade will vary, but once its identified the rest is clock work. Don't overlook the unique shade locations that we outline in this video. Use the right baits around the right shade and you'll always catch fish! 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits we discussed in the video. We've included our favorite sizes, colors, and rigging components for each. We've also included some of our favorite rod and reel combos for effectively fishing these techniques. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

BAITS FOR HEAVY COVER

SWIM JIG... 

Jig- Dirty Jigs California Swim Jig: http://bit.ly/2auXfmx

Colors: Crappie, Tactical Shad, Alabama Bream

Trailer- River2Sea D Walker 120: http://bit.ly/2NwqBmz

Colors: PB Red, Shamrock Shad, Green Pumpkin Red

FROG... 

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

Colors: Black gill, Glitter Hasu, Glitter Bluegill

Medium- River2Sea Bully Wa 2 (65): http://bit.ly/2axyR2a

Colors: Little Allen, Ghost, Yellow Head

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

Colors: Killer Gill, Midnight Walker, Outback

PUNCHING BAITS... 

-Netbait 4" Paca Slim: http://bit.ly/2M5cuGF

Colors: Black Shadow Flare, Black Blue Flk, Okeechobee Flare

-Jackall Archelon: http://bit.ly/2uo4sN5

Colors: Black Blue Silver, School Bluegill

PUNCHING COMPONENTS... 

Weight- Swagger Tungsten Vader 3/4 - 1.5 oz: http://bit.ly/2NjDYtV

Wide Gap Hook- Owner Jungle Wide Gap (4/0): http://bit.ly/2sBsR1Z

Stops- VMC Sinker Stops (Large): https://bit.ly/38XLQd4

OVERHEAD COVER BAITS...

-Zoom Super Fluke: http://bit.ly/2aqys0H

Colors: Albino, Electric Shad, Smokin Shad

-Yamamoto 5" Senko: http://bit.ly/2axAmNS

Colors: Baby Bass, Green Pumpkin, Mowed Grass

-Megabass 6" Magdraft: http://bit.ly/2CANTU7

Colors: Albino Pearl Shad, White Back Shad

HOOKS FOR FLUKE/SENKO...

-Owner All Purpose Bait Hook (4/0): https://bit.ly/2QbbdRW

-Gamakatsu Superline (3/0): http://bit.ly/2ac92XG

DOCK SWIMBAITS... 

-Megabass 8" Magdraft: http://bit.ly/2CANTU7

Colors: Albino Pearl Shad, White Back Shad, MB Shad

-Baitsanity Explorer Glide: http://bit.ly/33bQyxY

Colors: TW Steelhead, Shad

-River2Sea S-Waver (168 and 200): http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh

Colors: Light Trout, Warden Hitch, TW Phantom Trout

COLOR LINE BAITS...

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

Colors: Bone, Abalone Shad, Sooner

Swimbait- Storm 4" Largo Shad: https://bit.ly/3vxP0NB

Colors: Sexy Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

Underspin- Blade Runner Spintrix 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/29UVegz

Color: Anchovy, Unpainted

-Azuma Z Boss 22: http://bit.ly/2poLKUC

Colors: Grand Shad, Goldie Lox, Gold Digger

WANT TACTICALBASSIN GEAR??

We have a variety of apparel items and custom lure designs available! Everything from hats, to hoodies, to crankbaits! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

TacticalBassin Apparel and Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

TOP 5 Baits For POND FISHING And BANK FISHING (And How To Fish Them)

Are you a pond fisherman? Do you walk the bank, fish from a kayak, or raft? Maybe you fish from a Jon boat. If you fish small waters there are a few key baits that you need to know how to use. You can carry whole tackle boxes but at the end of the day, one of these 5 baits is how you'll catch most of your fish!

If you've spent any time fishing ponds you know they're just as diverse as larger lakes. Some are shallow, others are deep. Some have clear water while others are muddy. Despite all these differences, there are key baits that work in nearly every pond, every time. These are the baits we trust when we're showing up to a new pond and need to see what kind of fish live there. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits (in the order they were discussed). We've included our favorite colors and sizes for each, along with some great budget-friendly rods and reels you can use to fish these baits effectively. 

STICK BAIT... 

-Yamamoto 5" Senko: http://bit.ly/2axAmNS

Colors: Green Pumpkin Blk Flk, Baby Bass, Watermelon Blue

-Yum 5" Dinger: http://bit.ly/2J8nMrF

Colors: Elders Magic, Green Pumpkin

FLUKE... 

-Zoom Super Fluke: http://bit.ly/2aqys0H

Colors: Watermelon Seed, Tennessee Shad, Albino

TEXAS RIG BAITS... 

-Big Bite Baits 7" B2 Worm: https://bit.ly/2BfL51p

Colors: Bruised Melon, Tilapia Magic

-Berkley 7" Power Worm: http://bit.ly/2ouqzSU

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Watermelon Red

-Big Bite Baits 3.5" Paca Slim: http://bit.ly/2M5cuGF

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Watermelon Red 

SOFT PLASTIC RIGGING... 

-Owner 4/0 All Purpose Soft Bait Hook: https://bit.ly/2QbbdRW

CHATTERBAIT... 

Bait- Zman Mini Max Chatterbait: https://bit.ly/3tqztzi

Colors: Bluegill, Green Pumpkin, Gizzard Shad

Trailer- Big Bite Baits Kamikaze SwimOn 3.75: https://bit.ly/2NkSdPV

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Sunfish Swirl, Pearl

TOPWATER... 

-River2Sea Bubble Popper 65: http://bit.ly/2yxP2ZQ

Colors: Bluegill, Ghost Minnow

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

Colors: Glitter Bluegill, Glitter Hasu

-SPRO Bronzeye Frog Jr 60: http://bit.ly/2XkbgxR

Colors: Killer Gill, Nasty Shad

BUDGET SENKO/FLUKE COMBO... 

Rod- St. Croix Mojo Bass 7'1" Med Hvy Fast: https://bit.ly/3wQ93Zn

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

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

BUDGET FROG/HEAVY COVER TEXAS COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano SLX 7'2" Heavy: http://bit.ly/2mGp1Vc

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

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

BUDGET CHATTERBAIT COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Intenza 7'2" Medium Heavy Glass: http://bit.ly/2QADLTq

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

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

WANT TACTICALBASSIN GEAR??

We have a variety of apparel items and custom lure designs available! Everything from hats, to hoodies, to crankbaits! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

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Topwater Tricks! Toad Fishing For Summer Bass!

Summer is topwater time! The toad lives in the shadow of the hollow body frog but these baits have earned a place in every angler's arsenal. Come along as we take some of the most popular toads and swim test them so we can compare sound and action in the water!

When it comes to toads, no two baits are alike. Some baits are subtle as they skitter across the water, others splash and make a violent commotion. Different toads work in different conditions and on different lakes so its important to understand the differences between them. We try to always keep a subtle toad and an aggressive toad in the boat throughout the topwater season so we can quickly adapt to changing conditions. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits discussed in the video, as well as some of the gear we use to fish them. We've included our favorite colors for each, the hooks we use, and even a budget-minded angler who wants a great combo without breaking the bank. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

TOADS... 

-Strike King Rage Tail Toad: http://bit.ly/2dekwdd

Colors: Green Pump Chart, Green Pump Pearl, Pearl

-Zoom Horny Toad: http://bit.ly/2aY5lBt

Colors: Bull Frog, Grey Ghost, White

-Big Bite Baits Tour Toad: http://bit.ly/2NtAghc

Colors: Dirty Snow, Pearl Shine, Green Pump Chart

-Stanley Ribbit: http://bit.ly/2djis1t

Colors: Bluegill, Smokin Shad, Wild Shiner

-ZMan Goat Toadz: https://bit.ly/3yZ2WF3

Colors: Hot Snakes, Red Bone, The Deal

-ZMan Finesse Frogz: https://bit.ly/3ORrQvL

Colors: Mud Minnow, Red Bone, White

CROSSOVER BAITS... 

-Rage Tail Shad: http://bit.ly/2dqEf8E

Colors: Blue Glimmer, Smoky Shad

-SPRO Flappin Frog 65: https://bit.ly/37ljzM8

Colors: Albino, Killer Gill, Leopard

COMPONENTS... 

-Halo Swimbait Cone Heads: https://bit.ly/3y8yzds

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

Sizes: 5/0 or 6/0

-Gamakatsu Superline EWG Hook: http://bit.ly/2ac92XG

Sizes: 3/0 and 4/0

FAVORITE TOAD COMBO... 

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

Reel- Shimano Curado 150 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2TQHwrP

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

BUDGET FRIENDLY TOAD COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano SLX 7'2" Heavy: http://bit.ly/2mGp1Vc

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

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

WANT TACTICALBASSIN GEAR??

We have a variety of apparel items and custom lure designs available! Everything from hats, to hoodies, to crankbaits! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

TacticalBassin Apparel and Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz