Where Do Bass Go In Summer?! (And How We 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 peak, 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.

...SHALLOW FISHING...

BIG TOPWATER...

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

Colors: Killer Gill, White Black, Nasty Shad

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

Colors: Nasty Shad, Killer Gill

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

Colors: Phantom Shad, Crystal Minnow, Loon

POPPERS...

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

Colors: N Smelt, T Smelt

•Jackall DeraBuzz: https://bit.ly/3pFyzhp

Colors: Dera White, HM Bluegill

UNDERSPIN...

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

Size: 1/4 oz

•Dirty Jigs Tactical Bassin Underspin Series: https://bit.ly/4bKgVQf

Size: 1/2 oz

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

Colors: Albino Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

•Xzone 4.75" Swammer: http://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

FLIPPING...

Bait– MissileBaits DBomb: https://bit.ly/2d2dVlt

Colors: Bruiser Phantom, Bruiser Flash, Super Bug

Hook– Owner Jungle Wide Gap (4/0): https://bit.ly/2sBsR1Z

Weight– VMC Tungsten (1.5 oz): https://bit.ly/3G0WGCg

...OFFSHORE FISHING...

CRANKBAITS...

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

Colors: Sexy Shad, Powder Blue Chartreuse

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

Colors: Powder Blue Chartreuse, Sexy Shad, Sexy Chartreuse Shad

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

Colors: Mirrored Minnow, Summer Minnow

FLUTTER SPOON...

•Nichols Flutter Spoon: https://bit.ly/2ICAGKL

Colors: Shattered Glass Holo Silver, Purple Threadfin

WOBBLE HEAD...

•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

SHAKEY HEAD...

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

Colors: Junebug, Dark Junebug

•Yamamoto Sensei Worm: https://bit.ly/3WgAaM5

Colors: OG Junebug, Plum Candy

•MissileBaits Warlock Head: https://bit.ly/4bg8DyC

Size: 3/16 oz

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 XT (HG): https://bit.ly/2BRTYL8

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

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 apparel and merch! See it here…

•TacticalBassin Apparel and Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

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

Early Summer Bass Fishing Tricks! (Incredible Swimbait Fishing!)

Come along for a fun day on the water! Tim is on a road trip through the North and picked a random lake off the map. Watch how he builds several unique patterns and catches a ton of beautiful largemouth and smallmouth on everything from a swimbait to a spy bait!

This is such a fun time of year to be on the water! You can catch fish a variety of ways, as illustrated by Tim's fishing today. When the conditions dictated, Tim caught a bunch of quality fish on the Megabass Magdraft. After a front blew through, he turned to a jerkbait and a spy bait to keep his bite alive. It just goes to show you, if you keep a rod in your hand, you never know what will bite!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits Tim used throughout the day. We've included the exact colors, sizes, and bait modifications, along with the rod and reel combos he used to fish them effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

FINESSE SWIMBAIT...

Bait– Keitech 3.5" Easy Shiner: https://bit.ly/2bxJK6H

Color: Ayu

Head– Dirty Jigs Tungsten Guppy: https://bit.ly/3WCfvSn

Size: 1/4 oz

JERKBAIT...

•Shimano Zumverno 95 SP: https://bit.ly/3Gbzrmw

Color: S Hasu

MAGDRAFT...

•Megabass 6" Magdraft Swimbait: https://bit.ly/2mc8bfK

Color: Borealis Shad, White Back Shad

Hook Upgrade: Owner ST–56: https://bit.ly/2cVg7xW

Size: 2

Weight Upgrade: Tungsten Nail: https://bit.ly/43pxM7o

Size: 3/64 oz

SPY BAIT...

•Duo Realis Spinbait 80: https://bit.ly/3QE27YK

Color: Shiner

FINESSE SWIMBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 7'2" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

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

Line– Sunline Super FC Fluorocarbon (7 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

JERKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Megabass P5 Destroyer JDM Oneten Stick: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

Reel– Shimano Aldebaran MGL 50 (HG): https://bit.ly/2fdX1Uy

Line– Sunline Super FC (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

MAGDRAFT COMBO...

Rod– Megabass P5 Destroyer USA Mark 56: https://bit.ly/3wHoXpD   

Reel– Shimano Curado 200 M (HG): https://bit.ly/2tHewEh

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

Leader– Sunline Saltimate (20 lb): https://bit.ly/2O4UElB

SPYBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Megabass P5 Destroyer USA Flyssa: https://bit.ly/3RmuKdN

Reel– Daiwa Exist G LT 2500: https://bit.ly/453vyds

Line– Sunline Super FC (5 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 apparel and merch! See it here…

•TacticalBassin Apparel and Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

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

Tricks To Catch Bass In The Wind! (Post Spawn Bass Fishing)

Fishing in the wind doesn’t have to be tough! Jump in Matt’s Skeeter, and learn the tricks to using wind to your advantage! Watch as he breaks down a brand new lake in the middle of a wind storm. Not only does he use the wind, he puts together a great limit of fish!

Exploring a new lake is rarely an easy task. Throw wind into the mix, and it can be downright tough! Matt had to pull all the stops today, but in the end he catches a BIG ONE! The fishery he’s on today has a lot of shallow vegetation so Matt used a combination of swim jig, underspin, and frogs to get key bites throughout the day.

Below you’ll find links to the exact baits and gear Matt used throughout the day. He’s also included the exact colors for each bait. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

COMPACT SWIM JIG…

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

Color: Tactical Shad

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

Color: Gizzard Shad

SWIM JIG…

•Dirty Jigs Swim Jig (3/8 oz): https://bit.ly/2dIVUMd

Color: Crappie

•Xzone 4.75” Swammer: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl

UNDERSPIN…

•Dirty Jigs Tactical Underspin (3/8 oz): https://bit.ly/4bKgVQf

Hook Size: 2/0

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

Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl

SPRO FROG…

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

Colors: Killer Gill, Navy Seal

SWIM JIG COMBO…

Rod– St. Croix Legend Xtreme 7’4” Heavy: https://bit.ly/2wlJQLu

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

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

UNDERSPIN COMBO…

Rod– Fenwick World Class 7’1” Medium X Fast: https://bit.ly/4bX4gZK

Reel– Abu Garcia Zenon MGX 3000: https://bit.ly/3C7KTAd

Line– Seaguar PEX8 (18 lb): https://bit.ly/3UEhhl2

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (10 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

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

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to apparel and merch! See it here…

•TacticalBassin Apparel and Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

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

Frog Fishing For Bass! Everything You Need To Know!

Frog fishing is some of the craziest topwater action you'll ever experience! The way a bass comes through cover to ambush a frog is unlike anything else in fishing! Knowing how to get those bites however, is a skill set that many anglers lack. Today we're covering everything you need to know about fishing hollow body frogs so you can get in on the fun!

With all the frog designs on the market it's hard to understand what they're all for, let alone which ones are worth the time and effort! Some frogs have amazing action and a great hookup ratio, while others will get bit but it's hard to hook the bass. Sorting through all the different frogs is overwhelming, but we've done all the leg work so you can enjoy the results. In today's video Tim separates frogs into different categories, explains what each category is for, and shows his favorite baits for each scenario.

Below you'll find links to the exact frogs discussed in the video. We've sorted them by style, and included our favorite colors for each. We've also included our favorite frog rods and gear to help you be successful. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

RELATED VIDEOS...

•Matt's GIANT Frog Day!: https://youtu.be/Hct0oVYZ2cM

IF YOU ONLY HAD ONE FROG...

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

Color: White Black

ALL-PURPOSE WALKING FROGS...

•Berkley Swamp Lord: https://bit.ly/3MAFQum

Colors: MF Bluegill, Bully, Honey Shad

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

Colors: Killer Gill, Navy Seal, Nasty Shad

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

Colors: Little Allen, TW Bluegill

FINESSE FROG...

•Jackall Kaera: http://bit.ly/2Fz6SA3

Colors: Glitter Bluegill, Glitter Hasu, White

POPPING FROGS...

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

Colors: Chart Strike Gill, Gold Gill, White

•Spro Bronzeye Poppin Frog 60: http://bit.ly/2hKsO0g

Colors: Leopard, Nasty Shad, Killer Gill

STRAIGHT RETRIEVE FROGS...

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

Colors: Leopard, Albino, Killer Gill

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

Colors: Bone, Black Blue, Lemon Lime

LARGE FROGS...

•Spro Poppin Frog 70: https://bit.ly/3iVW03I

Colors: Navy Seal, Killer Gill, Nasty Shad

•Spro King Daddy: http://bit.ly/2h0LCYd

Colors: Killer Gill, Navy Seal, Midnight Walker

RATTLES AND WEIGHTS...

•Dropshot Weight: http://bit.ly/2YAoMuv

•Jig Rattle: https://bit.ly/3xro58S

FAVORITE 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

SMALL FROG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Zodias 7'1" Heavy: https://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

Reel– Daiwa Zillion SV TW G: https://bit.ly/3xobPDM

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

STRAIGHT RETRIEVE FROG COMBO...

Rod– Dobyns Xtasy 7'5" Heavy+: https://bit.ly/36fIHCg

Model: 755C

Reel– Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B (XG): https://bit.ly/34HlAAk

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro 65 lb Braid: http://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 apparel and merch! See it here…

•TacticalBassin Apparel and Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

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