Topwater Baits And Finesse Tricks For The Early Summer Transition!

Come along for an awesome afternoon on the water! Fish are in transition along the Tennessee River and we're going to catch them! Tim employs some of his best confidence baits to catch the tail end of the post spawn transition and the beginning of the Early Summer bite! 

When fish are in transition the bite can get tough. This is when a lot of anglers turn to "junk fishing" with 10 or 15 combos on the deck. We don't take it that far, but we do have some key confidence baits for this time of year. Watch as Tim picks up the right bait for each situation, moving between topwater, subsurface reaction, and finesse presentations. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear Tim used throughout the video. We've included the exact colors and components for each presentation. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

TOPWATER FROG...

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

Color: Chart Strike Gill

TOPWATER...

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

Color: T Smelt

DROPSHOT...

Bait– MissileBaits 6" Magic Worm: https://bit.ly/3T7dHgB

Color: MissileMorning

Hook– Owner Cover Shot HD: https://bit.ly/36Gunbf

Size: 1/0

Weight– Swagger Vader 1/4 oz: https://bit.ly/3LeDf7Z

KARASHI...

•Megabass Karashi: https://bit.ly/3LwMGS7

Color: Kasumi Ito KS

THE SENKO...

Bait– Yamamoto 5" Senko: https://bit.ly/2axAmNS

Color: Electric Shad

Hook– Hayabusa Wacky: https://bit.ly/3UjDZx0

Size: 1/0

Band– VMC Crossover: https://bit.ly/3w0NYdz

FROG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 7'3" XH: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

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

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro 65 lb: https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

POPPER COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Legend Tournament 6'8" Medium XF: https://bit.ly/3Iow9KV

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

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro 30 lb Braid: https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

SENKO COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Poison Adrena 7' Medium: https://bit.ly/388U0PD

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

Line– Sunline 12 lb Braid: https://bit.ly/2tn8EzQ

Leader– Sunline Super FC 7 lb: https://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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Top 5 Baits For June Bass Fishing!

June is an amazing time to fish for bass! There are so many great techniques that can catch fish throughout the month of June, but these are our favorites! We're not just giving you the techniques to focus on for the coming month either, we're giving you our exact colors, sizes, and where we like to fish them! This is going to be a fun!

Whether you like to fish shallow or deep, there are exciting options for you this month! You can power fish, slow fish, throw big baits, throw tiny baits, there are a ton of options! If you're going to walk away from this video with anything, its that a Swinging Jig Head and a crankbait need to be in your line up if nothing else is!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits Matt discussed in the video. We've listed them in the order he discussed them and included our 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 X: https://bit.ly/3i9T3sg

Colors: Mat Shad, Wagin Hasu, Gill

•Evergreen Shower Blows 105/125: http://bit.ly/2zIkqUH

Colors: Half Mirror Wakasagi, American Shad

SQUAREBILL CRANKBAITS...

•Spro Speed Demon: https://bit.ly/3XGWUC2

Colors: Laundry Matte, Old School Shad

•Lucky Craft BDS 2: http://bit.ly/2blTVwI

Colors: BP Golden Shiner, American Shad

DEEP DIVING CRANKBAITS...

•Rapala DT 16: http://bit.ly/2BL0UYl

Colors: Live River Shad, Green Gizzard Shad

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

Colors: Mirrored Minnow, Summer Minnow

SWIMBAITS AND TERMINAL...

•Storm 3.5" Largo Shad: https://bit.ly/3vxP0NB

Colors: Albino Shad, Sexy Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

•Xzone 5.5 Swammer: http://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Colors: Electric Shad, Sexy Shad, Ghost Shad

•Owner Flashy Swimmer: http://bit.ly/2e8O4Y7

Size: 5/0,  1/4 oz

•Tactical Bassin Underspin: https://bit.ly/3JOd8UY

Size: 3/8 oz

WOBBLE HEADS AND CREATURES...

•Xzone Adrenaline Craw: https://bit.ly/3ebTO5h

Colors: Junebug, TW Dark Junebug, Tilapia

•Dirty Jigs Pivot Point Football: http://bit.ly/2jOY1Ns

Sizes: 1/2 oz 4/0, 3/4 oz 5/0

SHAKY HEAD WORM...

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

Colors: Junebug, Black Grape

•Netbait BAITFUEL T Mac Worm: https://bit.ly/41rJOer

Colors: Junebug, Black Grape

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

Size: 3/16 oz

BIG CURLY TAIL WORMS...

•Netbait C Mac 11" Worm: https://bit.ly/2OxtIzR

Colors: Junebug, Plum

•Xzone 11" Blitz Worm: https://bit.ly/422SaJA

Colors: Junebug, Plum 

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 SHAKEY 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... 

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

Post Spawn Transition – Shakey Head Worms And Crankbaits!

This time of year is awesome! Let's catch some fish!! There are bass in all phases of the spawn but in most places, there are some post spawners already transitioning into Summer patterns. We're getting ahead of those fish and targeting them with worms and crankbaits. Let's go!!

Today is a relaxed day as we get ahead of the transition and catch bass that are shifting toward Summer patterns. We're catching them on offshore structure (rock piles and points) with a shaky head, dropshot, and texas rig. Color is key, and paying attention for those subtle bites can completely change the course of your day!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear we used throughout the day. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

TIM'S SHAKY HEAD...

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

Color: Bama Bug, Black Grape

Head– Dirty Jigs Pivot Point: http://bit.ly/2jOY1Ns

Size: 3/8 oz, 3/0 Hook

MATT'S SHAKY HEAD...

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

Color: Junebug

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

Size: 3/16 oz

TEXAS RIGGED WORM...

Worm– Netbait C Mac 11" Worm: https://bit.ly/2OxtIzR

Color: Junebug

Weight– Gamakatsu G Shield: https://bit.ly/3iQVnLl

Size: 3/8 oz

Hook– Owner All Purpose Soft Bait: https://bit.ly/2QbbdRW

Size: 5/0

DROPSHOT WORM...

Worm– MissileBaits 6" Magic Worm: https://bit.ly/3T7dHgB

Color: MissileMorning

Hook– Owner Cover Shot HD: https://bit.ly/36Gunbf

Size: 2/0

Weight– Tungsten VMC Cylinder Weight: https://bit.ly/43Lun2f

Size: 3/8 oz

THE CRANKBAIT...

•River2Sea Tactical DD75: http://bit.ly/37dclbX

Color: Summer Minnow

SHAKY HEAD 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 Braid (30 lb): http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Maxima Ultragreen (12 lb): http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

TEXAS RIG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 7'7" Heavy: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

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

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

Leader– Sunline Saltimate 20 lb: https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2

CRANKBAIT COMBO...

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

Reel– Shimano Bantam MGL A (HG): https://bit.ly/2H44yjG

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

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

Top Baits For Post Spawn Bass Fishing (May and June)

What lures should you fish with right now? How do you catch bass after they spawn? We've got you covered! Last week we taught you how bass transition after the spawn as they shift toward their Summer haunts. Today we're taking an in–depth look out our confidence baits for this same time period. Whether you fish shallow or deep, these are the baits we trust. 

This time of year can be amazing because bass tend to congregate. When you locate them it can be fish after fish for hours! Understanding where the fish position is one piece of the puzzle, knowing which baits to fish confidently is the remaining piece. Today Tim is covering his favorite baits for post spawn bass fishing in a variety of different situations. From muddy water to clear, deep to shallow, these are the baits he uses throughout the coming months. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits Tim discussed in the video. We've also included some of our favorite budget friendly combos for these techniques. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehousehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

RELATED VIDEOS...

•Where Do Bass Go After The Spawn: https://youtu.be/rj0VPZWAApA

TOPWATER...

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

Colors: Munky Butt, Bone, Loon

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

Color: Mat Shad

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

Colors: N Smelt, T Smelt

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

Colors: Bone, American Shad

FROGS...

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

Color: Chart Strike Gill

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

Colors: Glitter Hasu, Glitter Bluegill

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

Colors: Little Allen 

SPINNERBAITS...

Bait– River2Sea Bling (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2diSwqq

Colors: Abalone Shad

Trailer– Keitech 4.3" Fat Swing Impact: https://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl

SQUAREBILL CRANKBAIT…

•Biggie Poppa: https://bit.ly/2ahCzvo

Color: Abalone Shad

SHALLOW SWIMBAITS...

•Keitech 4.8" Fat Swing Impact: https://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad

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

Colors: Sexy Shad, Electric Shad

SWIMBAIT HOOKS...

•Owner Flashy Swimmer: https://bit.ly/2e8O4Y7

Size: 5/0 , 1/4 oz

•Dirty Jigs Matt Allen Head: https://bit.ly/29RrTYN

Size: 3/8 oz

JIG FISHING...

•Dirty Jigs 1/2 oz Canterbury Flip: https://bit.ly/2aUtZsG

Color: Brown Craw, The Go To

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

Color: The Go To

Trailer– R.I. Sweet Beaver: https://bit.ly/29W3RZW

Colors: Tramps Stamp, Green Pumpkin Red

HEAVY PUNCHING...

•Missile Baits D Bomb: https://bit.ly/2d2dVlt

Color: Super Bug, Bruiser Flash

•Big Bite Baits BFE: https://bit.ly/2Ce0tf7

Color: Tilapia, Hematoma

CRANKBAITS...

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

Color: Sexy Blueback Herring

•River2Sea Tactical DD 75: https://bit.ly/37dclbX

Colors: Mirrored Minnow, Summer Minnow

•Rapala DT 16: https://bit.ly/2BL0UYl

Colors: Live River Shad, Green Gizzard Shad

•Azuma Z Boss 22: https://bit.ly/2poLKUC

Colors: Grand Shad, Gold Digger

•Strike King 10XD: https://bit.ly/2gHT4F0

Colors: Sexy Blueback Herring, Sexy Shad

WOBBLE HEAD BAITS

•Zoom Z Craw: https://bit.ly/2vW7Jo5

Colors: Junebug, Green Pumpkin

•Xzone Adrenaline Craw: https://bit.ly/3ebTO5h

Colors: Junebug, Dark Junebug

WOBBLE HEAD JIGS...

•Dirty Jigs Pivot Point Football: https://bit.ly/2jOY1Ns

Sizes: 1/2 oz with 4/0 Hook

SHAKEY HEAD...

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

Size: 3/16 oz

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

Color: Junebug, Bama Bug

•Missile Baits 6" Magic Worm: https://bit.ly/3T7dHgB

Color: John's Juice, Missile Morning

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 14 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

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

BUDGET ALL AROUND COMBO...

Rod– 13 Fishing Fate Black. 7'1" Med Hvy: https://bit.ly/3xSUZB3

Reel– 13 Fishing Origin F1: https://bit.ly/3qD6hpc

Line– Sunline Super FC 16 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... 

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