Where Do Bass Go In Summer?! (And The Tricks That Catch Them)

Summer fishing is amazing when you know where to fish! As temperatures rise, bass follow predictable patterns. Once you know where to find the bass, catching them is easy! Even when Summer temperatures are at their highest, bass behavior can be predicted and you can keep catching fish consistently.

For those that don't know where to look, Summer bass fishing is tough. Here's what you need to know... Since the spawn, the bass have separated into two distinct groups. The first group goes shallow into cover and the second heads out to main lake structures. The shallow fish are fun because you can target them with a variety of power fishing techniques. The fish on outside structures group up around current when available and hard bottom when the water is calm. These fish can be caught on a variety of lures and tend to feed in aggressive "bite windows".

Below you'll find links to the key baits we discussed in the video. We've also included details on size and color for each lure, as well as some great budget-friendly rod and reel combos for fishing these baits affectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each.

TOPWATER...

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

Colors: Mat Shad, Wagin Hasu, Gill

•Spro Bronzeye 65: https://bit.ly/2sz9Qje

Colors: Killer Gill, Nasty Shad

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

Colors: Chart Strike Gill, Gold Gill

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

Colors: Phantom Shad, Crystal Minnow

DEEP DIVING CRANKBAITS...

•Rapala DT 20: https://bit.ly/3JmnnR3

Colors: Live River Shad, Citrus 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 4.75" 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/4bKgVQf

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

Colors: Junebug, Black Grape

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

Size: 3/16 oz

THE SENKO...

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

Colors:

•Gamakatsu Finesse Wide Gap: https://bit.ly/2aKGmHM

Size: 1/0

SOFT JERKBAIT...

•Zoom Salty Super Fluke: https://bit.ly/2aqys0H

Colors: Albino, Electric Shad, Smokin Shad

•XZone Whiplash Shad: https://bit.ly/3IpMKQo

Colors: Electric Shad, Baby Bass, Smoke Pearl Laminate

•VMC Redline Wide Gap: https://bit.ly/3m3dn6G

Size: 4/0

BUDGET FROG FISHING COMBO...

Rod– Shimano SLX 7'2" Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/2L3wppO

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

Line– Power Pro Braid (50 lb): https://bit.ly/2aFg46b

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

BUDGET WOBBLE HEAD COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Bass X 7'4" Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/3A5CFSU

Reel– Shimano SLX 70 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/3vPtYQ5

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

Leader– Sufix Advance (17 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

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! It's all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here...

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

Swinging Jigs For Summer Bass! (All The Tricks To Catch More Fish)

This is our FAVORITE technique for catching BIG BASS in late Spring and early Summer. The Swing head jig has been forgotten by most anglers but it's still catching big fish for those that remember! This technique is easy to do, won't require new gear, and it will work on your lake. Its time to set your old Summer patterns aside and try something completely different!

The swinging jig is incredibly simple. All you do is pair the free swinging head with your favorite bait, let it hit bottom, and start a moderate retrieve. As you swim it along the bottom the bait will bump along, deflecting off cover, and drawing reaction strikes from the bass. While this technique can be done with swimbaits, worms, and creature baits, our best results have consistently come with creature baits.

When it comes to baits, there are endless options that can be rigged on these heads. However, we've found very specific baits that consistently get bigger bites. Below you'll find links to those exact baits, as well as the heads and gear we use to fish them. 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 Pivot Point Football (1/2 oz with 4/0): http://bit.ly/2jOY1Ns

Bait- XZone Lures Adrenaline Craw (Junebug): https://bit.ly/3ebTO5h

FULL SIZE CREATURE BAITS...

•XZone Adrenaline Craw 4.25: https://bit.ly/3ebTO5h

Colors: Junebug, TW Dark Junebug, Tilapia

•Zoom Z Craw: http://bit.ly/2vW7Jo5

Colors: Junebug, Green Pumpkin

•Netbait 4" Paca Slim: https://bit.ly/3QhEpRe

Colors: Junebug, Green Pumpkin, Green Pumpkin Red

•ZMan Hella Crawz: https://bit.ly/3YQbUxK

Colors: Bama Bug, Sprayed Grass

SMALL CREATURE BAITS...

•XZone Adrenaline Craw 3.5: https://bit.ly/3ebTO5h

Colors: 309, Green Pumpkin Blue, TW Dark Junebug

•Reins 3.5" Bubbling Craw: https://bit.ly/3Ybeyj8

Colors: Green pumpkin, Ebimismo

FAVORITE HEADS...

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

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

•Xzone Tungsten Swing Football: https://bit.ly/3wYgDpf

Common Sizes: 3/8 oz 3/0, 1/2 oz 5/0

•Gamakatsu Tungsten Hybrid Swing Head: https://bit.ly/3AHXshQ

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

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

Size: 2/0 - 4/0

HIGH END COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Legend Xtreme 7'4" Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/2wlJQLu

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

Line– Sufix 131 Braid (50 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF

Leader– Sufix Advance (20 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

MATT'S MAIN COMBO...

Rod– Megabass Orochi XX Braillist: https://bit.ly/2OSVNwH

Model: 7'5" Medium Heavy

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

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (50 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Sufix Advance (20 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

BUDGET FRIENDLY COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Bass X 7'4" Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/3A5CFSU

Reel– Shimano SLX 70 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/3vPtYQ5

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

Leader– Sufix Advance (17 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

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

3 FINESSE TRICKS TO CATCH BASS RIGHT NOW!

Struggling to catch fish? These tricks will help! These finesse baits will get you bites when nothing else is working! Bass are aggressive this time of year in most lakes, but if you're having a hard time, it's probably time to downsize. From craws, to swimbaits, to worms, these are the tricks we rely on to keep catching fish!

We love to throw big baits for big fish but there is also a time to downsize. Small baits can catch BIG bass, especially as we head into Summer. If things get tough, we like to focus on small profile baits to show bass something they're not used to seeing. It's amazing how quickly you can turn a day on the water around by simply going to a smaller presentation!

Below you'll find links to some of Tim's key confidence baits. We've included favorite colors, the rigging components, and even included some great budget friendly rod and reel combos to fish them effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

TINY CRAWS...

•Reins 2.5" Ring Craw: https://bit.ly/3U0OQvC

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Green Pumpkin Blue

•Great Lakes Finesse Juvy Craw: https://bit.ly/4aCo9UC

Colors: Green Pumpkin Purple, Green Pumpkin Red

REINS CRAW RIGGING...

Peg– VMC Sinker Stops (Small): https://bit.ly/38XLQd4

Weight– VMC Tungsten Worm (1/16 oz): https://bit.ly/3Vo2dbo

Hook– Owner Rig-N-Hook (Size 1): http://bit.ly/2BnniXN

JUVY CRAW RIGGING...

•Dirty Jigs Guppy Head: https://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

Size: 3/16 oz, 1/0 Green Pumpkin

FINESSE SWIMBAITS...

•Crush City 3" Mayor: https://bit.ly/43Uhyli

Colors: Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

•Xzone 2.75" Swammer: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Colors: Electric Shad, Sexy Shad

SWIMBAIT HEADS...

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

Favorite Size: 1/4 oz

•Dirty Jigs Guppy Head: https://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

Size: 3/16 oz, 1/0 Blue Shad

POWER SHOT RIG...

•Netbait Finesse Worm: https://bit.ly/43iBmzX

Colors: Tilapia Magic, Okeechobee Craw

•MissileBaits Magic Worm: https://bit.ly/3T7dHgB

Colors: Watermelon Violet, Blueback Secret

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

Size: 2/0

•Owner Cover Shot: https://bit.ly/2ISr7bR

Size: 1/0

WEEDLESS FINESSE DROPSHOT...

•Duo Realis Versa Pintail: https://bit.ly/4cH8xRS

Color: Smoky Magic, Bluegill Flash

•MissileBaits BombShot: https://bit.ly/2YYBipr

Colors: Fishaliscious, Goby Bite

•Gamakatsu G Finesse: https://bit.ly/2zGX441

Size: 1/0

SPRO STORAGE BOX...

Spro Terminal Box (Large): https://bit.ly/3L9Y03F

SENKOS...

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

Colors: Tilapia Magic, Blue Craw

BUDGET BFS COMBO...

Rod– Cashion Element Series: https://bit.ly/48w69eC

Model: 6'10" Medium Light

Reel– Ark Gravity BFS: https://bit.ly/3UtgXnY

Line– Daiwa Hidden FC (7 lb): https://bit.ly/3ILKXH0

BUDGET DROPSHOT SPINNING COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Bass X 6'10" ML XFast: https://bit.ly/2r69Sj6

Reel– Daiwa Fuego LT 2500D – XH: https://bit.ly/2yDmdtQ

Line– Sunline Super FC 6 lb: https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BUDGET UNDERSPIN SPINNING COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Intenza 7' Medium Light: https://bit.ly/3O8zBye

Reel– Shimano Miravel 2500: https://bit.ly/3QZnwL5

Line– Seaguar InvizX (8 lb): https://bit.ly/2oVsG2Y

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! It's all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here...

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

Flipping, Swim Jig And Frog! This NEW Lake Is Full Of GIANT Bass!

Come along for an amazing day of bass fishing!! We're targeting shallow fish around cover and we find a GIANT! It's not easy fishing in the heat, but when bass like these are willing to eat, it's worth it! From the jig to the frog, this day is going to be wild!

You never know what you'll face when you arrive at a new lake. Today we find ourselves in a maze of shallow cover that goes for miles and miles. In order to break it down quickly we decide to focus on the outside edges of shallow cover. The swim jig kicked us off, the flipping jig got the 9 lber, and the frog wrapped up the day with some fun!

Below you'll find links to all the baits Matt used throughout the day, along with the gear he used to fish them. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

THE FROGS...

•Savage Gear DC Walker Frog: https://bit.ly/2VVjRVl

Color: Bluegill

•SnagProof Zoo Pop: https://bit.ly/484SzxL

Color: Bleeding Shad

•Spro Bronzeye 65 Frog: https://bit.ly/2sz9Qje

Color: Navy Seal

SWIM JIG...

•Dirty Jigs 3/8 oz Compact Swim Jig: https://bit.ly/43OSFY1

Color: Tactical Shad

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

Color: Gizzard Shad

FLIPPING JIG...

•Dirty Jigs 3/4 oz No Jack Flipping Jig: https://bit.ly/2fx8YBI

Color: Hematoma

•Netbait 4" Paca Slim: https://bit.ly/3QhEpRe

Color: Black Shadow Flare

FROG COMBO...

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

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

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

FLIPPING COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 7'11" Extra Heavy: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

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

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (65 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

SWIM JIG COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Legend Xtreme 7'4" Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/2wlJQLu

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

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (50 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Sufix Advance Mono (20 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

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