Drop Shot Tips For Hot Summer Bass! (And The Mistakes To Avoid)

This isn't Grandpa's finesse dropshot fishing! Flipping, Pitching, and yes, small profiles and finesse too! The dropshot is more versatile than most angler's realize. If you're only nose hooking finesse worms, you're missing a lot of amazing dropshot opportunities this Summer!

In today's video Tim is uncovering some of the biggest mistakes that anglers make when dropshot fishing. From hook and line positioning, to how you work the baits, to how fish are positioning around structure, this information is gold! The dropshot is far more versatile than we give it credit for and today Tim is showing us how it's done.

Below you'll find links to all his favorite baits, hooks, weights, and accessories. We've also included links to his personal favorite dropshot rods and reels. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

DROPSHOT HOOKS...

•Owner Mosquito Light Hook: https://bit.ly/2zQVKx3

Size: 2

•BKK DSS Worm Hook: https://bit.ly/41YruKp

Size: 1

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

Size: 1/0 – 2/0

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

Size: 1/0 – 3/0

DROPSHOT WEIGHTS...

Tie On– Xzone Tungsten Tie On Skinny Weight: https://bit.ly/4c86nt6

Size: 3/16 – 1/4 oz

Standard– Xzone Skinny Tungsten Weight: https://bit.ly/40NDHjT

Size: 3/16 – 1/4 oz

STORAGE BOX...

•Spro Terminal Box: https://bit.ly/3L9Y03F

Size: Medium and Large

NOSE HOOK WORMS...

•Missile Baits BombShot: https://bit.ly/2YYBipr

Colors: Fishaliscious, Green Pumpkin

•Reins 3" Bubbling Shaker: https://bit.ly/3OMsKMs

Colors: Watermelon Seed, Kito Kito Shad, Bluegill

•Xzone Finesse Slammer: https://bit.ly/2TJt7L8

Colors: Electric Shad, Minnow Magic, Green Pumpkin Blue

•Big Bite Scentsation Smallie Smasher: https://bit.ly/3xEADuo

Colors: Smoke Black Purple, Smashed Goby

•Berkley Flat Worm: https://bit.ly/3lAAorL

Colors: Smallmouth Secret, Green Pumpkin

STRAIGHT TAIL WORMS...

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

Colors: Blueback Secret, Junebug Dream, MissileMorning

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

Colors: Junebug, Tilapia Magic

•Reins 5" Bubbling Shaker: https://bit.ly/3OMsKMs

Colors: Watermelon Red Flake, Bluegill

TIM'S DROPSHOT SPINNING COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis NRX+ 822 DSR: https://bit.ly/2RB0oJP

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

Line– Sufix 131 Braid (10 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF

Leader– Sunline Super FC (6 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

TIM'S DROPSHOT BAITCAST COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Legend Elite 6'10" Medium XFast: https://bit.ly/2z2qdHc

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

Line– Power Pro maxcuatro (20 lb): https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (12 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

MID PRICED DROPSHOT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 6'10" Medium XFast: https://bit.ly/2osaj3q

Model: 6'10" Medium Solid Tip

Reel– Shimano Vanford C3000 XG: https://bit.ly/3WAPNO1

Line– Power Pro Braid (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (6 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

BUDGET 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 8 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... 

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

Summer Bass Fishing: Crankbait VS Underspin!

Come along for an amazing day of Summer Bass Fishing! Matt finds multiple schools of fish with crankbaits and underspins, then hooks an absolute GIANT that tests the limits of an ultralight BFS rod! From Bait Finesse to deep diving crankbaits, this is a great day on the water!

This time of year there are so many great ways to catch bass. If you look at the front deck of Matt's boat, you'll notice he starts out with 12 different rods so he can adapt to changing conditions. However, it doesn't take long to realize the underspin swimbait and deep diving crankbaits will be the main fish catchers all day long.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear Matt used throughout the day. We've included the exact colors, sizes, hook upgrades for the baits, and even the apparel he used to hide from the blistering sun. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

AFTCO APPAREL...

•Aftco Tactical Camo Performance Hood: https://bit.ly/41iA9XD

•Aftco SolPro Glove: https://bit.ly/2X38BWs

•Aftco Bass Sun Mask: https://bit.ly/2JcA8xi

•Aftco Deck Sandal: https://bit.ly/4bczxa7

UNDERSPINS...

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

Sizes: 1/4 oz, 1/8 oz

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

Color: Albino

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

Color: Tennessee Shad

CRANKBAITS...

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

Color: Grand Shad

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

Color: Metallic Shad

SHAKEY HEAD WORM...

•Xzone Deception Worm: https://bit.ly/43YDE6x

Color: Plum

•Missile Baits Warlock Head: https://bit.ly/4bg8DyC

Size: 1/4 oz

TOPWATER...

•Duo Realis Pencil 100: https://bit.ly/3RyEZgz

Color: Ghost Minnow

COMPACT JIG...

•Dirty Jigs Compact Pitchin Jig: https://bit.ly/2hAIyCV

Color: Canterbury Craw

•Xzone 3.25" Muscle Back Craw: https://bit.ly/43DZXOQ

Color: Green Pumpkin Black

HIGH END UNDERSPIN SPINNING COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis GLX 892S JWR: https://bit.ly/49kagJX

Model: 7'5" Medium

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

Line– Sufix 832 Sunrise Braid (10 lb): https://bit.ly/3vbtuDw

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (8 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

CASHION ULTRALIGHT BFS COMBO...

Rod– Cashion Icon 6'8" Ultralight: https://bit.ly/4aurFAO

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

Line– Sufix 832 Sunrise Braid (10 lb): https://bit.ly/3vbtuDw

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (8 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

ABU GARCIA BFS COMBO...

Rod– Abu Garcia Zenon BFS 7'1" ML: https://bit.ly/49WVp8U

Reel– Abu Garcia Zenon LTX BFS: https://bit.ly/4aSBckW

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

DEEP CRANKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis IMX PRO 968 CBR: https://bit.ly/2og0BmK

Model: 8' Heavy Crankbait

Reel– Shimano Tranx 200 A (HG): https://bit.ly/2Tv0yCy

Line– Sunline FC (15 lb): https://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

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

These 3 Mistakes Will Ruin Your Summer Fishing!

Don't make these mistakes! Summer bass fishing is tough enough without being your own worst enemy! If you can avoid these 3 common fishing mistakes, you will absolutely catch more fish this Summer!

Summer fishing success is all about attention to detail. Paying close attention to conditions and timing is the difference between a great day (or night) on the water and just wasting time. Focusing on high sun, dark shade, and shade lines, is a must this time of year!

Below you'll find links to our favorite Summer baits. We've included them as recommendations to help you be more successful as you strive to avoid these mistakes. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can find detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

BIG BAITS...

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

Colors: Tactical Shad, Chrome Gill

•Bucca 6" Bacca Burrito: https://bit.ly/3p5SkiW

Colors: Tactical Gizzard Shad, Tactical Chartreuse Shad

CRANKBAITS...

•Rapala DT 16: https://bit.ly/42ITxNr

Colors: Citrus Shad, Helsinki Shad

•Damiki BTC 50: https://bit.ly/3OVb3Lc

Colors: Ghost Minnow, Real Shad

TOPWATER...

•Megabass Giant Dog X: https://bit.ly/2yU84eE

Colors: Sexy French Pearl, Sexy Shad, Wagin Hasu 2

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

Color: Bone, Full Metal

FROGS...

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

Colors: Bluegill, Shad, Hot Gill

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

Colors: Glitter Bluegill, Glitter Hasu

STROLLING...

•Rapala Crush City Freeloader: https://bit.ly/3QWwj4b

Colors: Gizzard Shad, Tennessee Shad

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

Size: 3/8 oz, 3/0 Hook

TIM'S STROLLING COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 6'8" Medium: https://bit.ly/2osaj3q

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

Line– Sufix 832 (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (8 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

BUDGET TOPWATER COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Bass X 7'1" Medium Fast: https://bit.ly/2r0xWAs

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

Line– Sufix 832 (30 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Sufix Advance (14 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

BUDGET CRANKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Cashion Element 7'3" Medium Heavy Moderate Fast: https://bit.ly/3xZbLAy

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

Line– Sunline FC (15 lb): https://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

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 5 Baits For August Bass Fishing!

August is HOT but so is the fishing!! We're going to show you the best baits, and where to fish them so you can consistently catch fish throughout the month! Bass are predictable on hot days and become very easy to catch, so get out there and have some fun!

Heat is your friend! We've already done several videos talking about how bass position in the heat and how to predict their movements. Once you understand that positioning, all you need to do is fish these key lures with confidence. Summer fishing can be amazing and this is your year!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits discussed in the video. We've listed them in the order they appear in the video and have included all the rigging components needed to fish them effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

FROGS...

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

Colors: Bluegill, Shad, Hot Gill

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

Colors: Bluegill, Angry Gill, Hot Mess

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

Colors: Glitter Bluegill, Glitter Hasu

TOPWATER...

•Rapala PXR Jowler: https://bit.ly/3A3HDVs

Colors: Black Back Shad, Broken Bone

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

Colors: Chrome Gill, Copper Carp, Tactical Shad

•Big Big Baits Buzz: https://bit.ly/3iDnLLi

Colors: Black, Pearly Shad Nickel

WEEDLESS UNDERSPIN...

•Xzone Swammer Swimbait: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad

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

Size: 5/0, 1/4 oz

MINI UNDERSPIN...

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

Size: 1/4 oz

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

Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad

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

Colors: Albino Shad, Shad

CRANKBAITS...

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

Colors: Sexy Shad, Chartreuse Sexy Shad

•Rapala DT 16: https://bit.ly/42ITxNr

Colors: Citrus Shad, Helsinki Shad

•Damiki BTC 50: https://bit.ly/3OVb3Lc

Colors: Ghost Minnow, Real Shad

CREATURE BAIT...

•Missile Baits D Stroyer: https://bit.ly/2QiTTrM

Colors: Super Bug, Candy Bug

DROPSHOT...

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

Colors: Morning John, PB&J Time

•Owner Covershot HD: https://bit.ly/36Gunbf

Size: 2/0

•Xzone Tungsten Dropshot Weight: https://bit.ly/40NDHjT

Size: 1/4 oz

FLUKES...

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

Colors: Smokin Shad, Albino

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

Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad

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

Size: 4/0

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