Where Do Bass Go In Summer ?! (And How We Catch Them)

Summer bass fishing is amazing! As temperatures rise, bass become very predictable. They're driven by 3 main variables, and once you understand these simple concepts, you can always find fish. Once you know where they are, catching them is easy! Even when Summer temperatures are at their peak, you can catch fish consistently.

For those that don't know where to start the search, Summer bass fishing seems 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.

TACTICALBASSIN GEAR...

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

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

TOPWATER...

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

Colors: Spotlight Shad, Juvy Gill

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

Colors: Phantom Shad, Loon

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

Colors: Maverick, MF Bluegill, Burnt Bone

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

Colors: N Smelt, T Smelt

DROPSHOT WORM...

•Berkley Lab Series Flat Worm: https://bit.ly/4f3qxtm

Colors: Obsidian Black, Tactical

FLIPPING...

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

Colors: Bruiser Phantom, Bruiser Flash, Super Bug

Hook– Owner Haymaker (4/0): https://bit.ly/3Muie8j

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

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

OFFSHORE BAITS...

•Rapala DT 20 Crankbait: https://bit.ly/3JmnnR3

Colors: Green Gizzard Shad

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

Colors: Shattered Glass Holo Silver, Purple Threadfin

BIG WORMS AND SHAKY HEAD...

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

Colors: Junebug, Green Pumpkin Junebug

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

Colors: Junebug, Plum, Green Pumpkin

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

Size: 1/8 oz

SWIM JIG...

•Dirty Jigs California Swim Jig: http://bit.ly/2auXfmx

Size: 3/4 oz

Favorite Colors: Tactical Shad, Alabama Bream, Crappie

•Nomad 5" Dozer: https://bit.ly/4cciSpA

Color: Astro, Sandy Pearl

CHATTERBAIT...

•Zman 1/2 oz Evo Elite Chatterbait: https://bit.ly/3OAGB8y

Color: Alabama Bream

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

Color: TW Sunfish Magic

SOFT JERKBAIT...

•XZone 5" Whiplash Shad: https://bit.ly/3IpMKQo

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

•BKK Offset Worm HD: https://bit.ly/4lcHa6U

Size: 3/0

BUDGET WOBBLE HEAD/JIG COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Bass X 7'4" Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/2r0xWAs

Reel– Seviin GF (7.3:1): https://bit.ly/3qa2SQZ

Line– Sunline Super FC 17 lb: https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BUDGET TOPWATER COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick Eagle 7'1" Medium XFast: https://bit.ly/4b25LGh

Reel– Abu Garcia Max5 Pro: https://bit.ly/3QKCQOG

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

Leader– Sufix Advance Mono (15 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

BUDGET SHAKY SPINNING COMBO...

Rod– Dobyns Fury 7' Medium Fast (703): https://bit.ly/2e7HZPF

Reel– Daiwa Fuego LT 2000: https://bit.ly/488CsQb

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

BUDGET FROG/SWIM JIG 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

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

3 " MUST HAVE " Baits For Early Summer Bass Fishing!

Jump in the boat with Matt and his dad for a fun day on the water! They're keeping it simple, focusing on key patterns and enjoying the day together. It doesn't take long before the fish start getting bigger, the patterns branch out, and the real fun begins!

The duo quickly built a pattern throwing the new "Tactical Shad" and "Tactical Twilight" senkos that Matt and Tim designed in collaboration with Yamamoto. Once the pattern is established, Matt begins mixing it up in search of more and bigger bass. While the best fish of the day all came on senkos, there were two other key patterns that have been proven producers this time of year.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear Matt and his dad used throughout the day. They've included bait colors, terminal components, as well as the rod and reel combos that helped them land their fish. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can find detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

TACTICALBASSIN MERCH...

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

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

SENKO LAUNCH VIDEO...

Tactical Senko Announcement Video: https://youtu.be/xkcAMPmtbWk

THE SENKOS...

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

Colors: Tactical Shad, Tactical Twilight

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

Size: 1/0

Texas Hook– Gamakatsu Superline EWG: https://bit.ly/2ac92XG

Size: 2/0

SOFT JERKBAITS...

•Megabass Sling Shad: https://bit.ly/41tgaaT

Color: Tinsel Brown

•Xzone 5" Whiplash Shad: https://bit.ly/3IpMKQo

Color: Gizzard Shad

•Gamakatsu Superline EWG: https://bit.ly/2ac92XG

Size: 3/0

THE KARASHI...

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

Colors: See Through Shad, Juvy Gill

MATT'S SENKO COMBO...

Rod– Daiwa Steez AGS 6'9" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/3RhFit1

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

Line– Seaguar InvizX (12 lb): https://bit.ly/2oVsG2Y

DALE'S SENKO COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Poison Ultima 7'4" Med Light: https://bit.ly/3uDBhcY

Reel– Shimano Stella 2500 HG: https://bit.ly/2U8Pkzg

Line– Sunline SX1 Braid (16 lb): https://bit.ly/2tn8EzQ

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

SOFT JERKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick World Class 6'8" Med Hvy: https://bit.ly/3qbGEya

Reel– Abu Garcia Zenon MG LTX: https://bit.ly/40ltb6s

Line– Seaguar InvizX (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2oVsG2Y

KARASHI COMBO...

Rod– Megabass Destroyer Evoluzion: https://bit.ly/4oXDY0A

Model: Expada

Reel– Daiwa PX BF 70: https://bit.ly/3y0fWw0

Line– 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 apparel and merch! See it here…

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

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

Swinging Jigs And Wobble Heads For Summer Bass! Beginner To Advanced + Underwater Footage!

This is Matt's favorite technique for catching BIG BASS in late Spring and early Summer! Most fishermen completely ignore the Swing head jig, and they're missing out! This technique is easy to do, won't require new gear, and catches a ton of big fish! It's time to set your old 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 soft plastic bait, and retrieve it along the bottom. As you swim it along, the bait will deflect off cover and draw reaction strikes from bass. While this technique can be done with swimbaits, worms, and craws, 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.

TACTICALBASSIN MERCH...

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

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

FULL SIZE CREATURE BAITS...

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

Colors: Junebug, TW Dark Junebug, Green Pumpkin

•Berkley Crash Craw: https://bit.ly/4lJMEX8

Color: GOAT, Junebug, Bama Bug

•Zman Billy Goat: https://bit.ly/3u4ZT8l

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Black Blue

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

Colors: Green Pumpkin Black, Summer Craw

SMALL CREATURE BAITS...

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

Colors: 309, Green Pumpkin Blue, TW Dark Junebug

•Yamamoto 3" Yama Craw: https://bit.ly/42VEPoo

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Junebug, Bama Bug

•Crush City Cleanup Craw: https://bit.ly/3TyfMmo

Colors: Bama Bug, Candy Bug

FAVORITE JIG 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

FAVORITE BARE HEADS AND HOOKS...

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

Sizes: 1/2 – 1 oz

•Strike King Tungsten Swing Football: https://bit.ly/4ekHAXN

Sizes: 3/8 – 3/4 oz

•Owner Jungle Wide Gap Hook: https://bit.ly/2sBsR1Z

Size: 3/0 – 5/0

•Owner Haymaker Hook: https://bit.ly/4tpVU5I

Size: 3/0 – 5/0

FENWICK WOBBLE HEAD COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick Elite 7'5" Medium Heavy X Fast: https://bit.ly/3MyC6tb

Reel– Shimano Metanium DC 70 A: https://bit.ly/2qrSZvs

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

Leader– Seaguar Grand Max (24 lb): https://bit.ly/46eb98G

MEGABASS WOBBLE HEAD COMBO...

Rod– Megabass Levante EMTF: https://bit.ly/2OSVNwH

Model: 7'5" Medium Medium Fast

Reel– Daiwa Tatula Elite: https://bit.ly/2ONCBS1

Line– Daiwa J Braid Grand 8X (40 lb): https://bit.ly/488sttq

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

ST. CROIX WOBBLE HEAD 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

BUDGET FRIENDLY WOBBLE HEAD COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Black Bass 7'4" Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/4cX7VHL

Reel– Seviin GF (7.3:1): https://bit.ly/3qa2SQZ

Line- Sunline Super FC (18 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

The Two Bait Trick For June Bass Fishing!

Jump in the boat for an awesome day on a brand new lake! Matt is targeting offshore bass on a lake he's never fished. It's no surprise that he turns to his confidence baits to get bites and build a pattern. It doesn't take long before the pattern is dialed and Matt is catching quality fish!

Matt used his favorite one–two punch to catch fish today. The combination of a wobble head jig (Swinging jighead), and a shaky head worm is more than early Summer bass can resist! Using these baits together gives you the best shot at catching a big bass, as well as catching numbers of fish along the way. Throw in an awesome Karashi catch and you've got the trifecta of fun fishing!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear Matt used throughout the day. We've included the terminal tackle, the specific colors, as well as the rod and reel combos, to help you dial in your own gear. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

TACTICALBASSIN MERCH...

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

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

UNDERWATER WORM VIDEO...

•Underwater Shaky Head Worms Compared: https://youtu.be/FfwaLCqReWY

SHAKY HEAD WORMS...

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

Color: Dark Junebug

•Hog Farmer Utility Player: https://bit.ly/4s8AzxH

Color: Junebug

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

Size: 3/16 oz

WOBBLE HEAD BAITS...

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

Color: Tilapia

•Berkley Crash Craw: https://bit.ly/4lJMEX8

Color: GOAT

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

Size: 1/2 oz, 4/0 Hook

KARASHI...

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

Color: Juvy Gill

SHAKY HEAD COMBO...

Rod– Dobyns Xtasy 6'10" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/47EvHYz

Model: 610–3C-SH

Reel– Abu Garcia Zenon MG X: https://bit.ly/4dv7WT0

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

Leader– Seaguar Grand Max (12 lb): https://bit.ly/46eb98G

WOBBLE HEAD COMBO...

Rod– Megabass Levante EMTF: https://bit.ly/2OSVNwH

Model: 7'5" Medium Medium Fast

Reel– Daiwa Tatula Elite: https://bit.ly/2ONCBS1

Line– Daiwa J Braid Grand 8X (40 lb): https://bit.ly/488sttq

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

KARASHI COMBO...

Rod– Megabass Destroyer Evoluzion Expada: https://bit.ly/4oXDY0A

Model: 6'6" Light Slow

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

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

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