Top 5 Baits For August Bass Fishing!

August is HOT but so is the fishing!! We're going to show you the best baits to catch fish throughout the month! Whether you're fishing a murky lake, a fishery full of grass, or a clear highland reservoir, there are baits here to help you succeed! 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...

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

Colors: White Black, Navy Seal, Killer Gill

•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

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

Colors: Full Metal, Half Mirror Wakasagi

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

Colors: HT Ito Tennessee Shad, Bone Python, Spotlight Shad

SOFT JERKBAIT...

•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

•Gamakatsu Superline Wide Gap Hook: https://bit.ly/4bbBuDW

Size: 4/0

NOSE HOOKS COMPONENTS...

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

Size: 1/0

Spring– Owner CPS Spring: https://bit.ly/2b2YgDf

Size: Medium

Keeper– Gamakatsu Silicone Stopper: https://bit.ly/3Nrrtqs

Size: XXL

WEEDLESS UNDERSPIN...

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

Size: 5/0, 1/4 oz

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

Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad

MINI UNDERSPIN...

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

Size: 1/4 oz

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

Colors: Albino Shad, Shad

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

Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad

CRANKBAITS...

•Rapala DT 16: https://bit.ly/42ITxNr

Colors: Blueback Herring, Helsinki Shad

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

Colors: Summer Minnow, Chartreuse Blue, Metallic Shad

CRANKBAIT HOOK UPGRADE...

•Owner ST-35 Trebles: https://bit.ly/2g8uCMj

Size: 2

•Owner Hyperwire Split Rings: https://bit.ly/2v8ArBX

Size: 3

CREATURE BAIT...

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

Colors: Super Bug, Candy Bug

•Xzone Tungsten Worm Weight: https://bit.ly/3c28mks

Size: 3/16 oz

•Gamakatsu Superline Round Bend: https://bit.ly/4l2QhGL

Size: 3/0

DROPSHOT...

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

Colors: Junebug Dream, Blue Back Secret

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

Size: 2/0

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

Size: 1/4 oz

TIM'S HEAVY COVER DROPSHOT COMBO...

Rod– Abu Garcia Zenon 7'1" Medium: https://bit.ly/43y32RU

Reel– Abu Garcia Zenon MG-X: https://bit.ly/3C7KTAd

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (30 lb): https://bit.ly/3vbtuDw

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

BUDGET FROG COMBO...

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

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

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

BUDGET SOFT JERKBAIT COMBO...

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

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

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

BUDGET CRANKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick Eagle 7'5" Medium Heavy Moderate: https://bit.ly/3VLYWTC

Reel– Daiwa Fuego CT: https://bit.ly/35hugfH

Line– Seaguar InvizX (15 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 apparel and merch! See it here…

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

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

Don't Make This Huge Summer Fishing Mistake!

Start catching fish today! Everyone else overlooks this spot! As we approach the middle of Summer, fish get harder to catch. If you're fishing the same techniques in the same places, you're probably starting to struggle. But there is something simple you can do to start catching fish again right now!

It's time to get away from the bank! Forget the shoreline you fish every day and start focusing your attention on submerged vegetation and color lines. Weed lines and weed edges are the EASIEST place to catch fish in your lake and almost no one is targeting them! The same can be said for the color line!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear we use when targeting bass this time of year. We've included our favorite sizes and colors for each lure to make it as simple as possible for you. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

GRASS FISHING

TOPWATER...

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

Colors: Juvy Gill, Spotlight Shad, Megabass Sexy Shad

CHATTERBAIT...

•ZMan Evo Elite (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3OAGB8y

Color: Bama Bream

•Hog Farmer 4.5" Spunk Shad: https://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Color: TW Sunfish Magic

SOFT JERKBAIT...

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

Color: Baby Bass, Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

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

Size: 4/0

SHAKEY HEAD...

•Xzone MB Fat Finesse Worm: https://bit.ly/4lSgfx4

Color: Junebug

•Dirty Jigs Canterbury Shakey Head: https://bit.ly/2aFOs0V

Size: 3/16 oz

PITCHIN JIG...

•Dirty Jigs Pitchin Jig (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2amL3of

Color: The Go To

•Xzone 4" Muscle Back Craw: https://bit.ly/43DZXOQ

Color: Green Pumpkin Black Flake

COLOR LINE

TOPWATER...

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

Color: Copper Carp, Chrome Gill

•Rapala Jowler 127: https://bit.ly/3A3HDVs

Color: Glitter Bone, Pure Chrome

MINNOW BAITS...

•Hog Farmer 5" Stroll Shad: https://bit.ly/3ALs7OI

Colors: Green Shad, Ghost Minnow

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

Colors: Gizzard Shad, Green Shad

SENKO...

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

Color: Green Pumpkin Black Flake, Natural Shad

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

Size: 1/0

TUBE...

•Big Bite Baits 3.5" Tour Tube: https://bit.ly/32e23VR

Colors: Green Pumpkin Blue, Green Pump Purp Cop

•Xzone 60 Degree Tube Head: https://bit.ly/3jCHmR8

Size: 1/4 oz

MATT'S TOPWATER COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis GLX 7' Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/3PmpCqj

Model: 843C MBR

Reel– Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (40 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

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

OUR FAVORITE JIG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 7'4" Heavy Moderate Fast: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

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 SENKO/TUBE COMBO...

Rod– Daiwa Tatula XT 7'3" Medium: https://bit.ly/3n6Ojvx

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

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

BUDGET SOFT JERKBAIT 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– Seaguar InvizX (15 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 apparel and merch! See it here…

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

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

Tricks For Hot July Bass Fishing!

Come along for a fun day on the water as we adapt to high sun and hot temperatures! Watch closely as we run different patterns midday and into the evening as we adapt to changing conditions. It's easy to continue catching fish throughout the day if you use the sun to your advantage and make the right adjustments!

This time of year a lot of anglers go fishing in the early morning and then head for home before the pleasure boats arrive and midday temperatures rise. Unfortunately for them, midday and evening are both awesome times to catch fish! Watch how Tim's tactics shift as storms push through and evening arrives. What starts as slow moving deep water tactics, ends with topwater and reaction fishing!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear we used throughout the day. We've included Tim's combos, as well as the exacts hooks, colors, etc... for the lures he used throughout the day. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

THE MINNOW...

•Hog Farmer 5" Stroll Shad: https://bit.ly/3ALs7OI

Color: Green Shad

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

Size: 1/4 oz

THE A–RIG...

•Hog Farmer Tactical Mini Flex Rig (Bladed): https://bit.ly/3uwY6Md

•Dirty Jigs Tactical Screwed Up Head: https://bit.ly/3U5RsIx

Size: 1/4 oz

•Main Baits: Keitech 3.8" Fat Swing Impact: https://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Color: Electric Shad

•Dummies: Damiki 3" Armor Shad: https://bit.ly/2KtPDAT

Color: American Shad

SPOON...

•Nichols Lake Fork Flutter Spoon (1 1/8 oz): https://bit.ly/2ICAGKL

Color: Shattered Glass Silver Scale

SPOON STINGER HOOK RIGGING...

Stopper– Peg X Bobber Stoppers: https://bit.ly/32aJG6J

Swivel– Spro Power Swivel Size 4 or 6: http://bit.ly/2ay0p7d

Split Ring– Owner Hyperwire Size 4: http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX

Hook– BKK Spear EWG Size 2: https://bit.ly/3PiUjM7

THE TOPWATERS...

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

Color: Spotlight Shad

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

Colors: Pure Chrome

BLADE BAIT AND TAIL SPINNER...

•Damiki Vault (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2rnO7e2

Color: Black Holo

•Jackall Deracoup (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2p8X4b0

Color: Dera Shad

STROLLING COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 6'10" MH X Fast: https://bit.ly/2osaj3q

Reel– Shimano Vanford 3000: https://bit.ly/3WAPNO1

Line– Sunline Almight (18 lb): https://bit.ly/4flJrsg

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

TOPWATER COMBO...

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

Model: 7' Medium Regular

Reel– Daiwa Steez SV TW: https://bit.ly/3wXZ9Jb

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

Leader– Sufix Advance (12 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

SPOON COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Legend Elite 7'4" Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/2z2qdHc

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

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

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

A–RIG COMBO...

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

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

Line– Sufix Advance Fluorocarbon (20 lb): https://bit.ly/3pF7HBK

WANT TACTICALBASSIN GEAR??

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

How To Catch Bass When Its HOT Outside!

Don't let the HEAT Get you down! It's GOOD for bass fishing! Hot temperatures put bass in predictable locations and we're going to show you how to target them! With just a few simple baits you can catch fish all through the heat of Summer, no matter how hot it gets!

Whether you prefer fishing shallow or offshore, Summer heat will help you catch more fish. Shallow fish move into shadows (we'll explain this in the video) and deep fish make room to let the giants feed. We target them during periods of high sun using large profile baits in likely locations. Summer fishing is easy once you apply this approach!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and equipment we recommend in the video. We've even included our favorite colors for each bait, as well as some of the rod and reel combos we use to fish these baits effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

NIGHT BAITS...

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

Colors: Chrome Gill, Tactical Shad

Jig– Dirty Jigs No Jack Flippin Jig (3/4 oz): https://bit.ly/2fx8YBI

Colors: Hematoma, The Go To

Trailer– Xzone 4" Muscle Back Craw: https://bit.ly/43DZXOQ

Color: Black Blue

Worm– Xzone Blitz Worm: https://bit.ly/422SaJA

Color: Black Blue, Plum

Hook– Gamakatsu Superline EWG (5/0): https://bit.ly/4bbBuDW

Weight– VMC Tungsten (3/4 oz): https://bit.ly/3G0WGCg

FROGS...

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

Colors: Killer Gill, Nasty Shad, Navy Seal

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

Colors: MF Bluegill, Bully

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

SWIMBAITS...

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

Colors: Chrome Gill, Copper Carp, Tactical Shad

•Megabass 8" Magdraft: https://bit.ly/2mc8bfK

Colors: White Back Shad, Albino Pearl Shad

CRANKBAITS...

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

Colors: Summer Minnow, Chartreuse Blue

•Azuma Z Boss: https://bit.ly/2poLKUC

Size: 22

Colors: Hot Mess, Grand Shad, Gold Digger

WOBBLE HEAD...

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

Colors: Junebug, Dark Junebug

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

Size: 1/2 oz, 4/0 Hook

PITCHING JIG...

•Dirty Jigs Pitchin Jig (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2amL3of

Colors: Hematoma, The Go To

•Xzone 4" Muscle Back Craw: https://bit.ly/43DZXOQ

Color: Black Blue, Green Pumpkin Black Flake

SUN GEAR...

•Hooded Camo Sunshirt With Logo: https://bit.ly/4mA4aNK

•Aftco Solago Gloves: https://bit.ly/3F7wOVD

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

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

WAKEBAIT COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix 7'10" Heavy SB Ranger: https://bit.ly/3f4tcEb

Reel– Shimano Tranx 300 B (HG): https://bit.ly/40QzQ7b

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

Leader– Sunline Saltimate Mono (30 lb): https://bit.ly/3WqDIJp

JIG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 7'4" Heavy Mod Fast: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel– Shimano Metanium MGL (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

BUDGET CRANKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick Eagle 7'5" Medium Heavy Moderate: https://bit.ly/3VLYWTC

Reel– Daiwa Fuego CT: https://bit.ly/35hugfH

Line– Seaguar InvizX (15 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 apparel and merch! See it here…

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

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