Buyer's Guide: Dropshot Gear For Bass Fishing

In today's Holiday Buyer's Guide we're exploring Dropshot Tackle. Tim shares his favorite worms, hooks, weights, and gear. Whether you dropshot out of necessity or because its your favorite technique, there is something in here for every bass fisherman. In addition to gear, Tim gives away a couple of his favorite tricks to catch more fish while losing less gear. Don't miss the part about tie-on weights!

Dropshot fishing has been around for nearly two decades but its effectiveness hasn't waned at all. Bass simply cannot resist a suspended worm when it is being worked properly. Learning how to work it properly is the key; don't fall into the trap of working your bait the same year round. As a rule of thumb, baits should be worked much more aggressively in warm water than in cold. When it comes to color, natural is almost always best with a couple of odd exceptions. The colors "Morning Dawn" (Pink) and "Margarita Mutilator" (Bright Purple) work shockingly well despite looking like nothing in nature. These are the kinds of tricks that come with time but Tim is sharing them readily in this video.

Below is a breakdown of the baits (including color recommendations) that Tim has confidence in. You'll also find links to his favorite hooks and weights, as well as rods and reels. Each link goes directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see up close pictures. Whether you're watching this video for yourself or for a loved one, we've made it as easy as possible to find the products you need.

Dropshot Worms...

-Roboworm 6" Straight Tailed Worm: http://bit.ly/2asZyH3

(Morning Dawn, Margarita Mutilator, Oxblood Light Red)

-Roboworm 4.5" Fat Worm: http://bit.ly/2awYSxM

(Morning Dawn, Margarita Mutilator, Oxblood Light Red)

-Reaction Innovations Flirt Worm: http://bit.ly/2CMB33J

(Lickity Split, Spanish Fly, Violator, Green Pumpkin)

-Big Bite Baits Smallie Smasher: http://bit.ly/2ZpCOCY

(Green Pumpkin Purple, Smoke Purple Flake)

-Damiki Armor Shad 3": http://bit.ly/2VQ7g6o

(American Shad, PB Silver, RP Blue Pearl, Pro Blue)

Dropshot Hooks...

Tim's Favorite- Owner Mosquito Light 1 or 1/0: http://bit.ly/2zQVKx3

-Owner Cover Shot Dropshot Hook: http://bit.ly/2ISr7bR

Dropshot Weights...

Tim's Favorite- Swagger Tungsten Pencil Tie-On Weight: http://bit.ly/2YAoMuv

-Swagger Tungsten Teardrop Weight: http://bit.ly/2V2B63h

-Swagger Tungsten Pencil Dropshot Weight: http://bit.ly/2UY7cgx

-West Coast Quick Drops Lead Weights: http://bit.ly/2BjFCp3

Tim's Favorite Combo...

Rod- G Loomis NRX 822S DSR: http://bit.ly/2dX9zjv

Reel- Shimano Exsence 3000: http://bit.ly/2iMtscV

Line- Sunline SX-1 Braid 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2tn8EzQ

Leader- Sunline Sniper Fluorocarbon 6 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

Budget-Friendly Dropshot Combo...

Rod- Shimano Intenza 7'6" Light: http://bit.ly/2s7kaQn

Reel- Shimano NASCI 2500: http://bit.ly/2g278cC

Line- Power Pro 15 lb: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 8 lb: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Buyer's Guide: Winter Bass Fishing Baits That Always Work

From giant swimbaits to ultra-finesse, this video is covering everything you need for Winter Bass Fishing. We respect anglers that brave the elements and fish through the Winter so we're giving up all our best tricks to consistently catch fish through the Winter months. Don't fall into the slow fishing trap in Winter; you can catch fish fast, slow, and everywhere in between if you know when to make the adjustments.

Today's video is all about keeping it simple. These are our best confidence baits for the cold water months. The only baits missing are the dropshot and Ned Rig but we'll be covering those in their own video in the coming days. In addition to the baits, Tim gives some awesome tips on the Tube and A-rig and Matt shares some knowledge on the big swimbait and crankbait.

"Winterizing the boat" should be a thing of the past if your lakes don't freeze solid. Get out on the water, apply these tips, and catch some of the best bass of the year! Below is a breakdown of the baits and equipment the guys discussed in the video. Each bait is linked direct to Tackle Warehouse where you can see close up photos and detailed descriptions of them.

A-rig...

-G Funk A-Rigs: http://bit.ly/2n8cOGO

-Matt Allen Swimbait Heads 3/16 oz: http://bit.ly/29RrTYN

-Keitech 3.8 Swimbaits: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

-Rage Swimmer 4.75 Swimbaits: http://bit.ly/2evZF8j

Crankbait...

-Tactical DD Crank 75: http://bit.ly/37dclbX

(Ghost Minnow, Mirrored Minnow, Glass Minnow)

Small Swimbait...

-Megabass Dark Sleeper: http://bit.ly/2TyR1GT

(Haze, Hanahaze, Wakasagi)

Underspin...

-Cool Baits Down Under Spin 1/8-3/16 oz: http://bit.ly/2boS7QA

-Keitech 2.8" Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Tubes...

-Dry Creek Tournament Tube: http://bit.ly/2cJwI6r

-Big Bite Baits Tour Tube: http://bit.ly/32e23VR

-Bite Me Flat Eye Tube Head 3/16 oz: http://bit.ly/2diyVXK

Neko...

-Daiwa Fat Neko Worm: http://bit.ly/2o2O3LG

-Swagger Tungsten Nail Weight: http://bit.ly/2iGNSFW

-Owner Sniper Finesse Neko Hook: http://bit.ly/2kfdv37

Jig...

-Dirty Jigs Finesse Football 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2d2apsm

(Supermatt Brown, Go To, Green Pumpkin Craw)

-5" Twin Tail Grub Trailer: http://bit.ly/2qS1YtE

(Green Pumpkin, Tilapia)

Big Swimbait...

-Huddleston Deluxe 8" Swimbait (ROF 5): http://bit.ly/2UVHiuQ

-Huddleston Deluxe 8" Swimbait (ROF 12): http://bit.ly/2azFTon

(Trout, Ayu, Silver/Blue)

Buyer's Guide: Creature Baits, Big Worms, and Craws

Do you have a favorite creature bait? Did it make the list? Today's video is about finding new creatures and worms for the upcoming year. With all the amazing options on the market today, Matt and Tim compiled their absolute favorite baits to share with you. If you want to try something different this year, look no further than this awesome list of creatures, worms, stick baits, and craws!

With 100's of brands making soft plastics and each brand offering at least a dozen different styles, how can you possibly know where to start? Each style of bait has a time and a place. We love the subtle baits in cold water, the aggressive flapping baits in warm water, and a compact profile in heavy cover. Its hard to beat a big worm dragged deep in Summer or a slow falling stick bait for shallow Spring bass. The good news is we've already done the hard work!

We've spent the last several decades trying 1000's of different baits from 100's of brands and we've found a handful of favorites that really stand out from the crowd. Today we're showing you the stand outs in no particular order. If you see something you might want to try, you'll find a link below that goes straight to that product on Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions. The baits are listed in the same order they appeared in the video to make it simple for you and we've included a handful of color recommendations for each one as well.

The baits...

-Keitech Crazy Flapper: http://bit.ly/2c3cXrp

Colors- Double Trouble, Green Pumpkin Fire

-NetBait T-Mac Worm 6.5": http://bit.ly/2jndwj9

Colors- Bama Bug, Junebug, Kentucky Special

-Zoom Magnum Swamp Crawler: http://bit.ly/2eMxvXR

Colors- Green Pumpkin, Junebug

-Reaction Innovations Man Bear Pig: http://bit.ly/2s51oIV

Colors- Hematoma, Tramp Stamp, Magic Craw Swirl

-Reaction Innovations Sweet Beaver: http://bit.ly/29W3RZW

Colors- Delicious, Green Pumpkin Red, Magic Craw Swirl

-Big Bite Baits Wacky Stick: http://bit.ly/2rrNT6g

Colors- Green Pumpkin, Tilapia, Watermelon Red

-Jackall Archelon: http://bit.ly/2uo4sN5

Colors- School Bluegill, Green Pumpkin, Black Blue Silver

-Strike King Fat Baby Finesse: http://bit.ly/2jqIGEJ

Colors- Desert Craw, Magic, TW Green Pumpkin

-Zoom Baby Brush Hog: http://bit.ly/2bnpCRx

Colors- Castaic Choice, Green Pumpkin Blue, Watermelon Red

-Zoom Ol' Monster: http://bit.ly/2P5QZbq

Colors- Green Pumpkin, Junebug, Red Bug

-Big Bite Flying Squirrel: http://bit.ly/2sn1FaT

Colors- Green Pumpkin, Tilapia, Watermelon Red

- Strike King Bull Worm 8": http://bit.ly/2Iqhy3w

Colors- Black Blue, TW Green Pumpkin, Junebug

-Strike King Game Hawg: http://bit.ly/2pfGxir

Colors- Blue Craw, Candy Craw, TW Green Pumpkin

-Yamamoto 5" Senko: http://bit.ly/2axAmNS

Colors- Baby Bass, Natural Shad, Green Pumpkin Black Flake

-Big Bite Baits Battle Bug: http://bit.ly/2R553l9

Colors- Green Pumpkin, Ozark Craw, Tilapia

Favorite Terminal Tackle For These Baits...

Wide Gap hook- Gamakatsu EWG Superline: http://bit.ly/2ac92XG

Tungsten- Swagger Vader Paintless Weights: http://bit.ly/2NjDYtV

Peg- 6th Sense Peg X: http://bit.ly/2bHjowk

Buyer's Guide: Big Swimbaits, Glide Baits, and Swimbait Rods

Which swimbaits work the best? Which big baits should you try? Is there one rod that will throw every swimbait? Today's Buyer's guide is here to make your bass fishing life easier! Don't waste time with mediocre baits, focus on the proven options that put big bass in the boat every day. Matt shows his favorite picks for soft baits, hard baits, rods, and reels in today's Big Swimbait Holiday Buyer's Guide.

When it comes to soft baits Matt and Tim prefer baits with a jig hook on top. When necessary they switch to a weedless offering around thick cover. Baits like the Huddleston and Trash Fish are great in cooler water while the more rigid boot tail style baits shine year round. Color selection should be focused on imitating the prey species in your local lake but we've included a few color recommendations with each swimbait to give you a starting point.

For hard baits, we focused on a variety of different profiles. We've selected great options that imitate trout, baitfish, and panfish. No matter where you are in the country, these hard baits will help you catch giant bass. Don't be afraid to upsize your offering this year. You may be shocked to find that larger baits actually get more attention from bass and will often draw them from great distances to inspect your swimbait.

Below is a breakdown of the baits and tackle Matt discussed in the video. You'll find direct links to each product on a Tackle Warehouse, links to the hooks and rigging components when necessary, as well as to the rods and reels. These buyer's guides are designed to keep everything simple so you can share these videos with your loved ones for the holiday season.

Soft Baits...

-Huddleston 8" Trout ROF 5: http://bit.ly/2UVHiuQ

-Huddleston 8" Trout ROF 12: http://bit.ly/2azFTon

Colors- Trout, Ayu, Silver/Blue Back

-Osprey Tournament Talon 6" and 7": http://bit.ly/2bqsLS0

Colors- Chartreuse Shad, TW Shad, Reverse Hitch

-Little Creeper Trash Fish 8": http://bit.ly/2hmXtg1

Colors- Chartreuse Shad, LC Hitch, Just Shad, Rainbow Trout

-Owner Beast 10/0 Hook: http://bit.ly/2ancP66

-Keitech Fat Swing Impact 6.8: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Colors- Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad, Ghost Rainbow Trout

-Owner Beast 8/0 Hook: http://bit.ly/2ancP66

-Matt Allen Swimbait Head 3/4 oz: http://bit.ly/29RrTYN

-Scottsboro Tackle 6" Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2NpyLjU

Colors- Mullins Madness, ol Smokey, Payback Shad

-Owner Beast 8/0 Hook: http://bit.ly/2ancP66

Hard Baits...

-Baitsanity Explorer Ver. 2: http://bit.ly/33bQyxY

Colors- Trout, Kokanee, Shad

-River2Sea S Waver 168 and 200: http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh

Colors- Light Trout, Warden, Rainbow Trout

-Storm Arashi Glide Bait: http://bit.ly/2nHdrL1

Colors- Oikawa Mesu, Green Gill, Threadfin Shad

-Jackall Gantarel: http://bit.ly/2adZI3R

Colors- Ghost Gill, Spawn Gill

Replacement Hooks and Split Rings...

Split Rings- Owner Hyperwire Size 4 or 5: http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX

Hooks for Baitsanity, S-Waver 200, Arashi- Owner ST-36 Size 1/0: http://bit.ly/2cWpeyw

Hooks for Gantarel- Owner ST-36 Size 1: http://bit.ly/2cWpeyw

Hooks for S-Waver 168- Owner 3X ST-56 Size 2: http://bit.ly/2cVg7xW

Favorite Rod/Reel Combo...

Rod- G Loomis IMX Pro 966: http://bit.ly/2x9kxuS

Reel- Shimano Tranx 300 HG: http://bit.ly/2kYsvRw

Line- 80 lb Power Pro Maxcuatro: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader- 35 lb Sunline FC-100: http://bit.ly/2O4UElB

Budget Rod/Reel Combo...

Rod- Dobyns Fury 806H: http://bit.ly/2bGvlVV

Reel- Shimano Cardiff 300: http://bit.ly/2cvhtMO

Line- 80 lb Power Pro Braid: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 30 lb: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9