4 Bass Fishing Mistakes We All Make Right Now! (And How To Change Them)

We all make the same mistakes! Learn from ours, so you can catch more fish! Late Summer and the Early Fall transition can be a complicated time to fish for bass. Its even more complicated if you fall into these common pitfalls! Instead of making the same mistakes over and over, here are some key tips to help you catch way more fish on your next trip!

We love to focus on the positive, so while this video is about mistakes; its also full of solutions. Focus on covering water with finesse baits or going big with large swimbaits. Avoid the mid-sized baits unless you're trying a unique bait that other guys aren't throwing. There are some very simple ways to catch fish as we approach the Fall transition, you just need to recognize what's happening and adapt accordingly. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits we're discussing in the video. We've included our favorite heads and rigging components where applicable, along with some budget-friendly gear to help you catch more fish. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

FINESSE BAITS... 

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

Colors: Sexy Shad, Albino Shad, Tennessee Shad

Head- Dirty Jigs Guppy: http://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

Size: 3/16 oz, 3/0 Hook

Bait- Keitech 3.3" Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

Head- Gamakatsu Underspin Mini: https://bit.ly/3PbOduU

Size: 3/16 oz, Size 1 Hook

BIG BAITS... 

-River2Sea Tactical Wake 210: https://bit.ly/3aV6peA

Colors: Tactical Shad, Copper Carp, Chrome Gill

-GRatt Sneaky Pete: http://bit.ly/2RYCPFe

Colors: Hitch, Gizzard Shad, John Pearl Hitch

JIGS... 

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

Colors: Supermat Brown, Alabama Craw, Green Pumpkin Craw

Trailer- Yamamoto 5" Double Tail: http://bit.ly/2db9w1p

Colors: Green Pumpkin Blk Flake

Jig- Dirty Jigs Compact Pitchin (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2hAIyCV

Colors: Canterbury Craw, Green Pumpkin Craw

Trailer- Yamamoto 5" Double Tail: http://bit.ly/2db9w1p

Colors: Green Pumpkin Purple and Copper Flake

UNIQUE SOFT PLASTICS... 

Bait- Jackall 3.8" Honey Nugget: https://bit.ly/3Qd04dL

Colors: Zarigani, Smoke Light Green Pumpkin Blue

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

Weight- Swagger Tungsten Casting (1/4 oz): http://bit.ly/37AVcrx

Bait- Deps 3.5" Cover Scat: https://bit.ly/3dj8LVl

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Watermelon Seed, Blue Melon

Hook- Gamakatsu 4/0 Superline: http://bit.ly/2ac92XG

BUDGET FINESSE SWIMBAIT COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Intenza 7' Medium: http://bit.ly/2s7kaQn

Reel- Shimano Sahara FJ 2500: https://bit.ly/2XhhM43

Line- Sunline Super FC (7 lb): http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BUDGET BIG BAIT COMBO... 

Rod- Savage Gear Squad 8' Heavy: https://bit.ly/3tT8bS2

Reel- 13 Fishing Concept A3: https://bit.ly/3GLddq8

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

BUDGET ALL-AROUND COMBO...

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

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

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

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

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Late Summer Topwater Tricks! (How To Catch More Fish)

Many anglers completely miss the best topwater bite of the Summer, don't be one of them! The topwater bite is amazing right now! Late Summer is a great time to focus on topwater, but its critical that you focus on the right baits at the right time of day. 

As Summer wanes we focus the majority of our attention on straight retrieve topwater. These are fast moving lures that bass have to aggressively chase to catch. Speed is the key with these lures and the bites are aggressive! However, there is a window in the middle of the day in shallow, grass filled fisheries where a frog will outshine any other topwater. Knowing when to set down the fast retrieve baits and slow down is the difference between a good day and a day you'll never forget!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits discussed in the video. We've included our favorite colors for each, as well as some of the rods and reels we use to fish them. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

FROGS... 

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

Colors: Little Allen, Ghost, Yellow Head

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

Colors: Dusk, Shad, Leopard

-SPRO Bronzeye 65: http://bit.ly/2sz9Qje

Colors: Leopard, Nasty Shad, Navy Seal

FAST MOVING FROGS... 

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

Colors: Bone, Pearl White, Lemon Lime

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

Colors: Midnight Walker, Leopard, Nasty Shad

SUBTLE BUZZBAITS... 

Bait- Dirty Jigs Skirtless Buzz (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2WJ85R3

Colors: Black, Pearl Shine

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

Colors: PB Red, Shamrock Shad

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

Colors: Night Stalker, Red Bug, White Shad

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

Colors: Black Mamba, Full Chart, Hasu

BUZZBAIT TRAILER HOOK... 

-Gamakatsu SP Trailer Hook (3/0): http://bit.ly/2E3k2q7

HARD BAITS... 

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

Colors: Bone, I Know It, Loon

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

Colors: Bone, I Know It, Loon

-Zman HellRaizer: https://bit.ly/3P0vseM

Colors: Purple Death, Ghost Shad, Bone

Bait- Teckel Blade Waker: https://bit.ly/2DuYZxU

Colors: Citrus Shad, Silver Shiner, Pearl White

Trailer- Netbait Little Spanky: http://bit.ly/2d0dpU8

Colors: Albino, Pearl

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

BUZZBAIT COMBO... 

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

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

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

BUDGET FROG/BUZZBAIT 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

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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Crankbait Tricks For Late Summer!

The crankbait is becoming a major factor again as we begin the early Fall transition! The arrival of the first cool nights in Late Summer tells us that bass are on the move again and fast moving baits will be key. Crankbaits cover our boat decks during this time of year and you should be using them too!

While crankbaits work all Summer, they are at their peak in Late Summer as water temperatures begin dropping. We focus our efforts on Shallow square bills and medium deep divers during this period so we can cover water quickly and draw aggressive reaction strikes. The right bait for the job is dictated by the depth of water you're fishing and how aggressively the fish are reacting. For deeper baits, focus your attention on deep transitions near the edges of grass flats, channel bends, and humps. For shallow fish, focus on lanes in the grass and the first hard cover near grass flats. 

Below you'll find links to our favorite baits for this style of fishing. We've included our favorite colors for each, as well as the exact gear we use to fish the baits with ease and keep big fish hooked when they bite. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos an descriptions of each item. 

DEEPER CRANKS...

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

Color: Sexy Blue Back Herring, Sexy Shad

-Rapala DT 20 or 16: http://bit.ly/2BL0UYl

Color: Green Gizzard, Live River Shad, Helsinki Shad

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

Color: DD Minnow, Summer Minnow, True Shad

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

Color: TW Ghost Lavender Shad, Lavender Shad 

SHALLOW CRANKBAITS (RATTLING)... 

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

Colors: Abalone Shad, Gizzard Shad, Cold Blooded

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

Colors: Black Back Shad, Daimond Craw, Lucky Charm

-Luhr Jensen Speed Trap: https://bit.ly/3ccfJbV

Colors: Crystal Crawdad, Gun Metal Shad

SHALLOW CRANKBAITS (SILENT)...

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

Colors: American Shad, BP Golden Shiner, TO Craw

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

Colors: Mat Shad, Honey Shad, Nasty Shad

DEEP DIVING CRANKBAIT COMBO... 

Rod- St. Croix Legend Tournament 7'4" MH Mod: https://bit.ly/3Iow9KV

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

Line- Sunline Crank FC (14 lb): https://bit.ly/3fohguC

SQUAREBILL COMBO... 

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

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

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

BUDGET All-AROUND CRANKBAIT COMBO...

Rod- Shimano Intenza 7'6" Glass: http://bit.ly/2QADLTq

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

Line- Sunline FC (14 lb): http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BUDGET SQUAREBILL COMBO... 

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

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

Line- Sunline FC (12 lb): http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

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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Junk Fishing Tricks For Summer Bass Fishing!

Some days you just can't build a pattern! When the Summer heat sets in, its time to go junk fishing! Matt begins the day crushing fish on an underspin, then switches to topwater, then ends with a swimbait. Adapting to changing conditions is the name of the game! 

A lot of anglers give up in Summer because of the heat but they have no idea what they're missing! The weather may be hot but so is the bite! Today, Matt catches fish all day long, even in the heat, and then dials in a bigger swimbait bite as the sun begins to set. You can have a ton of fun on the water in the heat of Summer if you're willing to rig up a few extra rods and listen to what the conditions are calling for. 

Below you'll find links to the baits Matt caught his fish on, as well as a few of the other junk fishing baits he had rigged up and ready to adapt with if conditions changed. We've also linked his key combos, including his BFS setup, his topwater combo, and his favorite line-thru swimbait rod! All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

UNDERSPIN... 

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

Color: Sexy Shad

Head- Cool Baits Down Under (1/4 oz): http://bit.ly/2boS7QA

Color: Ol' Faithful

TOPWATER...

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

Color: Flitter Shad

FINESSE SWIMBAIT... 

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

Color: Sexy Shad, Albino Shad

Head- Dirty Jigs Guppy Head: http://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

Size: 3/16 oz, 1/0

LINE-THRU SWIMBAIT... 

-Big Bite Baits B5 Swimbait: https://bit.ly/3LLU4pm

Color: Blue Gizzard

OTHER JUNK FISHING BAITS... 

Wakebait- R2S Tactical Wake 210: https://bit.ly/3aV6peA

Color: Chrome Gill

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

Color: Glitter Hasu

Blade Bait- Damiki Vault 3/4 oz: http://bit.ly/2rnO7e2

Color: Black Holo

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

Color: Green Pumpkin Black Flake

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

Color: Summer Minnow, True Shad

Spoon- Nichols Mini Magnum Flutter Spoon: http://bit.ly/2IBHjx7

Color: Super Shad

BFS COMBO... 

Rod- Megabass P5 Z-Crank Elseil: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

Reel- Shimano Curado BFS: https://bit.ly/2QGRVF2

Line- Sunline Super FC 7 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

TOPWATER COMBO... 

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

Reel- 13 Fishing Concept C2: https://bit.ly/2NlzZhg

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

LINE-THRU SWIMBAIT COMBO... 

Rod- Gamakatsu JDM Luxxe Avenge 7' MH: https://bit.ly/3hzK2ee

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

Line- Sunline Super FC 14 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BUDGET TOPWATER/LARGO SHAD COMBO... 

Rod- 13 Fishing Defy Black 6'7" Medium: https://bit.ly/32gzFnN

Reel- Origin F1 Casting Reel (8:1): https://bit.ly/3qD6hpc

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

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

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