Topwater Tricks For Summer Bass Fishing!

Summer is topwater season! Today we're giving you unique tips on when to throw topwater, which baits to focus on, and tricks to catch more fish this Summer! The topwater bite is in full swing and if you're not getting in on it, you're missing some of the most exciting fishing of the year!

Tim separates his topwater into different categories. He has fast moving baits, slow moving baits, and walking baits. In each category he has baits for fishing around cover, and baits for fishing in open water. Pay attention to the details as he discusses when to switch between styles and what colors he likes for each presentation. 

Below you'll find links to all the baits discussed in the video. We've also included links to hook upgrades, related videos, and some of our favorite topwater combos. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos an descriptions of each item. 

RELATED VIDEOS... 

-Frog Video: https://youtu.be/uChfFR8tTm8

-Toad Video: https://youtu.be/MHXsELRMhGw

WHOPPER PLOPPERS... 

-River2Sea Whopper Plopper 90, 110: http://bit.ly/2bsPbQV

Colors: Bone, Chrome Black, Loon

-River2Sea Whopper Plopper 130: http://bit.ly/2a7ipHL

Colors: Bone, Chrome Black, Loon

WAKEBAITS... 

-Megabass I-Jack: https://bit.ly/3PuBqEt

Colors: Crystal Shad, Kossori Ito, Cosmic Shad

BUZZBAITS... 

-D&M Double Hammer: http://bit.ly/29W2t9z

Colors: Black Widow, White Shad

-Big Bite Baits Shad Buzz: https://bit.ly/3iDnLLi

Colors: Blue Gizzard, Pearly White

-Megabass Jamaica Boa: https://bit.ly/3iofbiZ

Colors: Hasu, White Python, Black Mamba

WALKING BAITS... 

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

Colors: Full Metal, Bone, Half Mirror Wakasagi

-Lucky Craft Gunfish 117: https://bit.ly/3vy7Pln

Colors: Bone Shad, Chrome, Golden Shiner

-13 Fishing Power Slide: https://bit.ly/3PaQYO0

Colors: Flitter Shad, Chrome, Bone

-Savage Gear Prop Walker: https://bit.ly/3kwBFAa

Colors: American Shad, Bone, Dirty Shad

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

Colors: Bone, Abalone Shad, Sooner

POPPERS... 

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

Colors: Mat Shad, MB Gizzard, Gill

-Megabass Pop X: https://bit.ly/3i9T3sg

Colors: Gill, Mat Shad, Wagin Hasu

-Shimano World Pop 69: https://bit.ly/3sSjJpI

Colors: N Smelt, T Smelt, Chart SV

FROGS... 

-SnagProof Bobby's Perfect Frog: https://bit.ly/3rHCOsQ

Colors: Bluegill, Grey Ghost, Hot Mess

-River2Sea Bully Wa 2: http://bit.ly/2axyR2a

Colors: Little Allen, Ghost, Yellow Head

-Jackall Gavacho: http://bit.ly/2L7KsWS

Colors: Chart Strike Gill, Gold Gill, Lime Frog

TOPWATER HOOK UPGRADES... 

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

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

Trailer Hook- Gamakatsu SP Trailer: http://bit.ly/2E3k2q7

FAVORITE FROG COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Expride 7'3" Extra Heavy: 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

FAVORITE WALKING BAIT COMBO... 

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

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

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

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

BUDGET FROG COMBO... 

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

Reel- Shimano SLX XT (HG): http://bit.ly/2BRTYL8

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

BUDGET ALL-AROUND TOPWATER COMBO... 

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

Reel- Shimano SLX XT (HG): http://bit.ly/2BRTYL8

Line- Power Pro Braid 40 lb: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

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Shaky Head Worms - Easy Tricks To Catch More Bass!

The shaky head worm is an amazing bait for catching bass. If you know how to use them effectively you can catch big bass too! While most anglers have a few shakey heads, few realize how dialed in you can get with the technique. Today we're diving into worm types, colors, and head designs to make you a much better worm fisherman!

Whether you throw a shaky head every trip, or just occasionally pick up a plastic worm, this video is going to help you hone your fishing skills. Subtle differences make a huge difference in the actions of the worms and how bass react to them. Pay close attention to which head styles Matt uses for which worms, and when he makes changes. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits in the order Matt discusses them, along with the different heads and gear he uses to fish these baits effectively. We've also included our favorite colors and sizes for each worm. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

IF YOU COULD ONLY HAVE ONE... 

Head- Dirty Jigs Canterbury Shaky (3/16 oz): http://bit.ly/2aFOs0V

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

Color: Junebug, Black Grape

SHAKY HEADS (In The Order They Appeared)... 

-Swagger Tungsten OG Shaky: https://bit.ly/3AH6fyk

Preferred Size: 3/16 oz

-Dirty Jigs Horseshoe Shakey: https://bit.ly/3xRnvBb

Preferred Size: 1/8 oz

-Dirty Jigs Canterbury Shaky: http://bit.ly/2aFOs0V

Preferred Size: 3/16 oz

-Zman SMH Head: https://bit.ly/3OYQ332

Preferred Size: 3/16 oz

-Dirty Jigs Stand Up Finesse Head: https://bit.ly/3fUYNby

Preferred Size: 1/4 oz

-Dirty Jigs Magnum Horseshoe: https://bit.ly/3gcYsyn

Preferred Size: 3/8 oz

-Owner Magnum Shaky Head (9/0): https://bit.ly/2VlgJBA

Preferred Size: 1/2 oz

SMALL WORMS... 

-Netbait Finesse Worm: https://bit.ly/3nQtr93

Colors: Junebug, Green Pumpkin, Watermelon Candy

-Roboworm 6" Fat Worm: http://bit.ly/2awYSxM

Colors: Pro Staff Peoples Worm, MMIII, Margarita Mutilator

MIDSIZE WORMS... 

-Zman SMH Worm: -Zman SMH Worm: https://bit.ly/3c2orvf

Colors: Junebug, Green Pumpkin Goby

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

Colors: Junebug, Black Grape, Green Pumpkin

-Big Bite Baits 8" Finesse Worm: https://bit.ly/384mIjl

Colors: Blue Fleck, Junebug Candy

BIG WORMS... 

-Damiki Mega Miki II: https://bit.ly/3bQyXpo

Colors: Black Blue, Green Pumpkin Black

-Strike King 8" Bull Worm: http://bit.ly/2Iqhy3w

Colors: Juenbug, TW Green Pumpkin

-Strike King 10" Bull Worm: http://bit.ly/2IVzvuS

Colors: Junebug, Green Pumpkin Candy

MATT'S SHAKY COMBO... 

Rod- G Loomis NRX+ 852C JWR: https://bit.ly/2hedqsq

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

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

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

MID PRICED SHAKY COMBO... 

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

Reel- Shimano Curado 70 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2apmDJt

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

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

BUDGET SHAKY COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano SLX 6'10" Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2mGp1Vc

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

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

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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

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