Post Spawn Transition: Where Do Bass Go And How To Catch Them!

We're entering the EASIEST most PREDICTABLE fishing time of year! Don't miss it! After bass spawn they begin moving to their Summer haunts. These locations vary by type of fishery so pay close attention to Tim's details for different types of reservoirs and natural lakes. Once they've arrived at these Summer haunts they enter a period of predictable feed patterns and that's your opportunity to catch them!

Whether you like to fish shallow or deep, there will be an opportunity for you in the week's to come. Fish will congregate in likely places at multiple depths and you can catch them with a variety of fun techniques. Don't try to hold on to your Spring time patterns, let them go, focus ahead, and you will succeed!

Below you'll find links to Tim's top baits for this season. We've included his favorite sizes and colors for each.  All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

TOPWATER...

•Megabass Pop Max: https://bit.ly/2qqfmm1

Color: Mat Shad

•Jackall Gavacho Frog: https://bit.ly/2L7KsWS

Color: Chart Strike Gill

CRANKBAIT...

•Strike King 6XD: https://bit.ly/2ery44M

Color: Sexy Blueback Herring

SWIMBAIT...

Head #1– Dirty Jigs Tactical Finesse Head: https://bit.ly/2Pqrq3n

Size: 3/8 oz

Head#2– Dirty Jigs Matt Allen Head: https://bit.ly/29RrTYN

Size: 3/8 oz

Bait– Xzone 4" Swammer: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Color: Sexy Shad

SHAKY HEAD...

Head– Canterbury Shaky: https://bit.ly/2aFOs0V

Size: 3/16 oz

Bait– Netbait T Mac Worm: https://bit.ly/41rJOer

Color: Junebug

PITCHING JIG...

Jig– Dirty Jigs 1/2 oz Pitchin Jig: https://bit.ly/2amL3of

Color: The Go To

Trailer– Reaction Innovations Sweet Beaver: https://bit.ly/29W3RZW

Color: Green Pumpkin Red

BUDGET CRANKBAIT COMBO...

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

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

Line– Sunline Super FC 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BUDGET SHAKY HEAD COMBO...

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

Reel– Shimano SLX 150 A (HG): https://bit.ly/2NfdOnk

Line– Sunline Super FC 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

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

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The Best Topwater Lures For Spring And Summer Bass Fishing!

Don't let topwater confusion mess with your fishing! Here's everything you need to know to catch more topwater fish! With so many different styles of topwater it can be intimidating to choose the right lure. You've got different Frogs, Walking baits, poppers, whopper ploppers, buzz baits, wake baits, and we're just getting started! Want to simplify your topwater fishing? We've got you covered! 

Topwater is one of the most exciting ways to catch a bass! We spend the Winter dreaming of topwater strikes, just waiting for the conditions to get right. The time is now! Whether you already have a box full of topwater or you're just beginning to dabble, Tim has advice that will help you catch more fish. 

Below you'll find Links to the exact baits discussed in the video. We've included some of Tim's favorite colors for each lure, as well as some awesome rod and reel combos to help you fish these topwater baits effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

WALKING BAITS...

•Evergreen Shower Blows 105: https://bit.ly/2zIkqUH

Colors: Full Metal, Skeleton Chartreuse, Bone

•River2Sea Rover: https://bit.ly/2acSVea

Colors: Bone, Abalone Shad, Ghost Minnow

•Reaction Innovations Vixen: https://bit.ly/2rp11nr

Colors: Chrome, Ghost Herring, Bone

•Teckel Kicknocker: https://bit.ly/2nvxkoA

Colors: Chrome, Chart Shiner, Bone

STRAIGHT RETRIEVE BAITS…

•River2Sea Whopper Plopper 110: https://bit.ly/2bsPbQV

Colors: Bone, Loon, Munky Butt

•River2Sea Whopper Plopper 130: https://bit.ly/2a7ipHL

Colors: Bone, Loon, TW Bluegill

•Savage Gear Prop Walker 100: https://bit.ly/3kwBFAa

Colors: American Shad, Bone, Dirty Silver

•ZMan HellRaizer: https://bit.ly/3P0vseM

Colors: Scaly Shad, Ghost Shad, Ghost Gill

BUZZBAITS...

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

Colors: Bluegill, Hasu, Ghost Smoke

•Big Bite Baits SuicideBuzz: https://bit.ly/3iDnLLi

Colors: Pearl Nickel, Pearly Shad Nickel

•GRatt Proper Buzz: https://bit.ly/40QLsW0

Colors: Ghost Minnow, Natural Shad

POPPERS...

•Megabass Pop Max: https://bit.ly/2qqfmm1

Colors: Mat Shad, MB Gizzard

•Shimano World Pop: https://bit.ly/3sSjJpI

Colors: N Smelt, T Smelt

FROGS...

•River2Sea Bully Wa: https://bit.ly/2axyR2a

Colors: Little Allen, Ghost, Yellow Head

•Snagproof Bobby's Perfect: https://bit.ly/3rHCOsQ

Colors: Grey Ghost, Hot Mess

•Jackall Gavacho: https://bit.ly/2L7KsWS

Colors: Chart Strike Gill, Gold Gill, White

SPECIALTY FROGS...

•Spro Flappin Frog: https://bit.ly/37ljzM8

Colors: Albino, Killer Gill

•Teckel Sprinker Frog: https://bit.ly/2rmnqSI

Colors: Bone, Pearl White

•Spro Bronzeye Blade: https://bit.ly/3MEGiGk

Colors: Albino, Killer Gill

•Jackall Kaera: https://bit.ly/2Fz6SA3

Colors: Glitter Bluegill, Glitter Hasu

BAIT FINESSE BAITS...

•Shower Blows 77: https://bit.ly/2zIkqUH

Colors: Neon Wakasagi, Black Bone

•Owner Zip N Ziggy: https://bit.ly/3BTMLuh

Colors: Natural Minnow, Shiner

•Jackall PikuPiku: https://bit.ly/399wl59

Colors: Lively Shad, Lively Wakasagi

WAKEBAIT...

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

Colors: Copper Carp, Hitch, Tactical Shad

BAIT FINESSE COMBO...

Rod– Megabass P5 "Bait Finesse": https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

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

Line– Sufix 832 8 lb: https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

ALL AROUND TOPWATER COMBO...

Rod– 13 Fishing Envy Black III 7'1" Medium: https://bit.ly/3KtYZhv

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

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

BUDGET TOPWATER COMBO...

Rod– Shimano SLX A 6'10" Medium: https://bit.ly/2mGp1Vc

Reel– Shimano SLX 150 XT (HG): https://bit.ly/2BRTYL8

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro 40 lb: https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

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

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

Finesse Reaction?! The Bass Fishing Trick You've Never Tried!

Reaction Baits come in finesse?? That's right!! When the bite gets tough, we fish finesse baits, but that doesn't mean slowing down! Come along as Matt fishes finesse swimbaits, jerkbaits, crankbaits, and topwater, for Summer bass that are chasing micro bait!

Turning to finesse presentations doesn't have to be boring. You can still "power fish" but with a much smaller offering. Pay close attention as Matt explains how these different bait profiles help him catch more fish, and under what conditions he throws them. From small flukes, to tiny topwater, there is a finesse presentation that will help you catch more fish as Summer comes to an end. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits Matt used and discussed in the video. We've included the rigging components as well as our favorite colors for each. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

FINESSE SWIMBAIT...

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

Colors: Albino Shad

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

Size: 3/16 oz, 3/0 Hook

FINESSE UNDERSPIN...

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

Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl

Head- Picasso Single Barrel: https://bit.ly/3py2s0v

Size: 1/4 oz, 2/0 Hook

JERKBAIT... 

-13 Fishing Whipper Snapper: https://bit.ly/3okRcrq

Colors: Lucky Charm, Olive Crush

WHOPPER PLOPPER...

-River2Sea Whopper Plopper 60: https://bit.ly/3okRcrq

Colors: Munky Butt, Phantom Shad

CRANKBAIT... 

-Shimano Macbeth 39 Tiny: https://bit.ly/3xTsnG0

Colors: Sleeper Shad, Ghost Shad

POPPERS... 

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

Colors: Mat Shad, Wagin Hasu, Deadly Black Shad

-Rapala Ultralight Popper: https://bit.ly/3FzvsNP

Colors: Silver Blue, Chrome

DOUBLE FLUKE...

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

Colors: Smokin Shad, Albino

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

Swivels- Spro Power Swivel (Size 6): http://bit.ly/2ay0p7d

Leader- Sunline FC Leader (12 lb): http://bit.ly/2aiu0Wu

NOSE HOOKED FLUKE...

Bait- Zoom Fluke: http://bit.ly/2OFjvjx

Colors: Albino, Smokin Shad

Hook- Gamakatsu Finesse Wide Gap (Size 2): http://bit.ly/2aKGmHM

Screw- Owner CPS Spring (Small): http://bit.ly/2b2YgDf

MICRO SWIMBAIT... 

Bait- Keitech 2" Easy Shiner: http://bit.ly/2bxJK6H

Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

Head- Zman OG Mushroom Head: https://bit.ly/3nyFyZc

Size: 3/32 oz

ALL-AROUND BFS COMBO... 

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

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

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

HIGH-END ULTRALIGHT SPINNING COMBO... 

Rod- G Loomis NRX+ 902S SJR: https://bit.ly/2RB0oJP

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

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

Leader- Sunline Super FC (6 lb): http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

MID-PRICED SPINNING COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Zodias 7'6" Medium: https://bit.ly/2jOUXAO

Reel- Shimano Vanford 3000: https://bit.ly/2gu84t7

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

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

BUDGET SPINNING COMBO...

Rod- Shimano Intenza 7'6" Light: http://bit.ly/2s7kaQn

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

Line- Sunline Super FC (7 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... 

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

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

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