Fall Jerkbait Fishing! Everything You Need To Know!

Can you think of a better bait to catch bass in the Fall? Just the idea of Fall jerkbait fishing gets us excited to head to the lake! Jerkbaits are part of a very small group of lures that "trigger" a feed response in bass. Yes they catch aggressive bass, but if you know how to work them properly you can actually get lethargic bass to react and eat when they're not even in a feeding mood! Come along as we explore the world of jerkbait fishing!  

Jerkbait fishing is not a basic technique but its one that anyone, even a beginner angler, can learn. When fished properly the jerkbaits ability to draw bass in and trigger a feed response is remarkable! The key to the technique is in the equipment. We almost never emphasize equipment over technique but this is one category where an angler can have all the right mechanics but paired with the wrong equipment, the bait still won't work properly. 

In today's video Matt begins by explaining exactly what you should look for in a jerkbait rod/reel combo. He also gives some key tips about adapting your existing equipment for a jerkbait. There are some changes you can make including fishing smaller reel sizes and braided line that will help improve your jerkbait fishing even without owning a dedicated jerkbait rod.

Now, choosing the right baits is a whole different animal. While we didn't lean as heavy into the specific lures in today's video we promised to do exactly that in the video description. Below you will find a very detailed breakdown of the baits as well as the rod and reel combos we recommend. The links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

The baits are separated by depth range so you can easily decide between shallow, medium, and deep divers to match the waters you fish. The colors recommendations are universal and will work around the country but if you're just starting out lean toward the ghost colors in clear water, the reflective colors in stained water, and the bold (chartreuse or white) in murky water. 

Upgrading hooks is also a major consideration once you bend out the stock hooks. Its very difficult to find replacement hooks for jerkbaits without impacting the sink rates of the baits and hurting their action. Luckily, we've found excellent replacement hooks for you and have linked those below between the baits and the rod/reel combos. 

Shallow Jerkbaits... 

-Jackall Rerange 110: http://bit.ly/2ge0qED

(Blue Pearl Shad, Ghost Wakasagi, HL Hasu)

-Megabass Vision 110: http://bit.ly/2j31TKb

(GP Pro Blue,  ITO Tennessee Shad, Killer Kawaguchi)

-Lucky Craft Flash Pointer 115: http://bit.ly/2aHz588

(American Shad, Chartreuse Shad, Ghost Minnow)

Mid-Depth Jerkbaits... 

-Jackall Rerange 110 MR: https://bit.ly/2CbWr6X

(RT Holo Minnow, HL Hasu, SG Threadfin)

-Megabass Vision 110+1: http://bit.ly/2iGYOCX

(GP Pro Blue, ITO Tennessee Shad, Elegy Bone)

Deep Diving Jerkbaits... 

-Megabass Vision 110+2: http://bit.ly/2BLQIBA

(MB Gizzard, Elegy Bone, ITO Tennessee Shad)

-Lucky Craft Staysee 90: http://bit.ly/2dBzMmz

(American Shad, Ghost Minnow, Chartreuse Shad)

-Lucky Craft Pointer 100 DD: http://bit.ly/2e0sQj7

(American Shad, Chartreuse Shad, Ghost Minnow)

Smaller and Oversized Jerkbaits... 

Smaller-Megabass Vision 110 Jr: http://bit.ly/2OeAFBf

(GP Pro Blue, Deadly Black Shad)

Bigger- Megabass Oneten Max LBO: https://bit.ly/3dfhL9y

(ITO Tennessee Shad, MB Gizzard)

Hook and Split Ring Upgrades... 

Hook- Gamakatsu Finesse Nano Trebles: http://bit.ly/2dWWAut

(Size 5 and 6 will fit all of the baits except Pointer DD and Max LBO)

Split Ring- Owner Hyperwire Black: http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX

(Size 2 for all baits except Pointer DD and Max LBO, They use size 3)

Matt's Favorite Jerkbait Combo... 

Rod- Shimano Expride 6'10" Medium: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel- Aldebaran 50 MGL HG: http://bit.ly/2uQ4oH8

Line- Sunline Assassin 10 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

Budget Jerkbait Combo... 

Rod- Shimano SLX 6'10" Medium: http://bit.ly/2L3wppO

Reel- Shimano SLX MGL 70 (Pre-Order Available): https://bit.ly/3gIUCgJ

Line- Sunline Assassin 12 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

Other Great Jerkbait Rods... 

-Megabass Orochi XX 6'11" Jerkbait Special: http://bit.ly/2OSVNwH

-Megabass Destroyer Oneten Special: http://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

-G Loomis IMX Pro 812 JBR: http://bit.ly/2QurcHi

-St Croix Legend Elite 6'10" Medium: http://bit.ly/2z2qdHc

-St. Croix Bass X 6'8" medium: http://bit.ly/2r0xWAs

NEW Tactical Bassin Apparel... 

TacticalBassin Reaper Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2TwBWs7

TacticalBassin Shadow Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2FVD9Rs

TacticalBassin Sun Shirt: http://bit.ly/2TvFMBD

TacticalBassin Hooded Sun Shirt: http://bit.ly/38cVi9G

Flutter Spoon Tricks You Need To Try This Fall! (Everything You Need To Know)

A flutter spoon is an incredible tool during the Fall transition. As bass ambush baitfish, the true potential of the spoon begins to shine. Its slow, tantalizing fall mimics a wounded baitfish better than any other bait. When smaller fish are busting baitfish near the surface, the giant bass you're searching for are down below waiting to gobble up a flutter spoon. 

Technique is key with the flutter spoon. There is a reason some anglers swear by these spoons and others curse them. Pay close attention to how Tim pumps the rod and works the bait. Every detail matters when presenting these big spoons. As you go up in size, technique will matter more and more. Stinger hooks also become critical. 

Tim shows his method for adding a sliding stinger to the nose of the spoon toward the beginning of the video. Stingers increase you hookup ratio dramatically and when you use a sliding setup your hookup to land ratio will sky rocket. As an added bonus, you can hook multiple fish at once with this modification as well. 

Below are a breakdown of the baits and equipment Tim discussed in the video. The links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. We've included our favorite gear as well as some lower cost options for the budget-minded angler. 

Matt's Mapping Video: https://youtu.be/aMUZUY2KWpw

Spoons... 

Lake Fork Flutter Spoon: http://bit.ly/2kMPIrG

Nichols Lake Fork Flutter Spoon: http://bit.ly/2ICAGKL

Ben Parker Magnum Flutter Spoon: http://bit.ly/2ImXDlW

Strike King Sexy Spoon: http://bit.ly/2uYUjsC

River2Sea WorldWide Spoon: https://bit.ly/3if0grP

Favorite Colors... Bar Fish, Magic Shad, Blueback HD, Purple Threadfin, Blueback Herring

Hook Upgrades... 

Ultra Sharp- Owner ST-36 Trebles: http://bit.ly/2cWpeyw

Extra Strong- Owner ST-56 3X Trebles: http://bit.ly/2cVg7xW

Feathers- Owner ST-36 Feathered Treble: http://bit.ly/2m7XrAx

Stinger 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- Owner ST-36 Size 2: http://bit.ly/2cWpeyw

Stinger Hook and Split Ring sizes for different size spoons... 

4" Spoon- Split Ring- Size 4, Hook- Size 2

6" Spoon- Split Ring Size 5, Hook- Size 1

8" Spoon- Split Ring Size 6 or 7, Hook- Size 1/0 or 2/0

Crankbait Rods That Double As Spoon Rods... 

Shimano- Zodias 7'6" Glass: http://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

Dobyns- Champion XP 805 CB: http://bit.ly/29OVD4V

G Loomis- IMX Pro 906 Crankbait: http://bit.ly/2og0BmK

Best "Bang For the Buck" All-Around/Spoon Combo... 

Rod- Shimano Expride 7'6" MH: http://bit.ly/2czPlZl

Reel- Shimano Curado DC HG: http://bit.ly/2yHtsp4

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 50 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 20 lb: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Budget Spoon Combo... 

Rod- St. Croix Bass X 7'4" Medium heavy: http://bit.ly/2r0xWAs

Reel- Shimano SLX DC XG: http://bit.ly/2LWzw2Q

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

Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 20 lb: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

NEW Tactical Bassin Apparel... 

TacticalBassin Reaper Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2TwBWs7

TacticalBassin Shadow Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2FVD9Rs

TacticalBassin Sun Shirt: http://bit.ly/2TvFMBD

TacticalBassin Hooded Sun Shirt: http://bit.ly/38cVi9G

How To Fish Swing Head Jigs For Summer Bass (Watts Bar Lake)

Swing Heads paired with creature baits and swimbaits are one of the most effective baits for BIG Summer bass. Today is Matt's first time on Watts Bar Lake and he's armed himself with swing heads in search of bass. Come along as he explores the lake, teaches the fine details of fishing swing heads for Smallmouth, Largemouth, and a surprising mix of other species in today's video. 

The swing head gained a ton of popularity a few years ago when Tommy Biffle saw tournament success with the Biffle Head. In recent years the hype has died back and many anglers have forgotten this technique. While effective year round, our favorite time to throw it is post spawn into Summer. There is just something about it that draws a consistently larger bite than other baits. Its great for covering water, locating fish, and catching those key kicker fish that we're all searching for. 

While it can be done with a variety of creature or swimbait trailers, all of our favorite options are hard kicking creatures. The two that really stand out are the Keitech Crazy Flapper and the Zoom Z Craw. Both baits have a great profile and a ton of action on the back of the swinging jig head. Below is a breakdown of all the baits and equipment Matt used in today's video. The links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

The Heads... 

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

(1/2 oz 4/0 Hook and 3/4 oz 5/0 Hook)

-Swagger Tungsten Football Swing: https://bit.ly/2ZM9PIq

(3/8 and 1/2 oz with 3/0 Hook)

Today's Baits... 

-Keitech Crazy Flapper 4.4: http://bit.ly/2c3cXrp

(Green Pumpkin Watermelon, Double Trouble, Electric Junebug)

-Zoom Z Craw Standard: http://bit.ly/2vW7Jo5

(Green Pumpkin, JuneBug, Tilapia)

Other Great Trailers... 

-Strike King Rage Bug: http://bit.ly/2aAsuiV

-NetBait Paca Craw: http://bit.ly/2wlVAfh

-Keitech 4.3" Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

-Xzone Swammer Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Matt's Combo... 

Rod- Shimano Zodias 7'5" Heavy: http://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

Reel- Shimano Curado 150 DC HG: http://bit.ly/2yHtsp4

Braid- Power Pro Maxcuatro 50 lb: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 15 lb Mono: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Favorite Combo For Tungsten Swing Heads... 

Rod- Megabass Orochi XX Extreme Mission Type F 7'5": http://bit.ly/2OSVNwH

Reel- Shimano Curado 150 DC HG: http://bit.ly/2yHtsp4

Line- Sunline Assassin 15 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm 

Budget Combo For Swing Heads... 

Rod- St. Croix Bass X 7'4" Heavy: http://bit.ly/2r0xWAs

Reel- Shimano SLX DC 150 HG: http://bit.ly/2LWzw2Q

Line- Sunline Assassin 15 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

NEW Tactical Bassin Apparel... 

TacticalBassin Reaper Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2TwBWs7

TacticalBassin Shadow Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2FVD9Rs

TacticalBassin Sun Shirt: http://bit.ly/2TvFMBD

TacticalBassin Hooded Sun Shirt: http://bit.ly/38cVi9G

Ultimate Frog Review: 14 Frogs Compared! (Frog Fishing Tips For Summer Bass Fishing)

Which frog is the best? Let's compare their action in the water and find out! Come along as we test swim and review 14 different frogs in search of the best walking frogs, popping frogs, and all around producers. If you like frog fishing, this video is going to save you a ton of time and money! Let us do all the hard work while you kick back and pick the frogs that will best suit your bass fishing style. 

As an added bonus Matt goes in-depth to help beginner frog fishermen. He covers the biggest mistakes anglers make and shows exactly how to avoid them. If frog fishing has been a struggle for you in the past, its time to take another look. Don't let this awesome Summer pattern slip away when you can make small adaptations to your technique and equipment and begin catching frog fish right away. 

Below you will find links to all the baits shown in the video. We begin with a few of Matt's overall favorites then look at all 14 frogs. The links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed descriptions and photos of each bait. Next we included links to Matt and Tim's favorite frog combo, affordable alternatives, and rods specifically adapted for smaller anglers so they too can enjoy the explosive strikes that make frog fishing so fun!

Matt's Top Picks... 

Overall Favorite Frog: http://bit.ly/2axyR2a

Best Walker: http://bit.ly/2QNyXra

Best Cover Frog: https://bit.ly/2VVjRVl

Small Frogs... 

1) Jackall Kaera: http://bit.ly/2Fz6SA3

Colors- White, Green Frog, Glitter Hasu, Glitter Bluegill

2) Evergreen Boota: https://bit.ly/2StZ4Ge

Colors- Rain Call, Shining Wizard, Golden Killer

Large Frogs... 

3) Spro King Daddy: http://bit.ly/2h0LCYd

Colors- Nasty Shad, Killer Gill, Midnight Walker

4) Molix Sneaky Frog 3.5": http://bit.ly/2QNyXra

Colors- Tarpon, Silver Albino, Black Mamba

Popping Frogs... 

5) Jackall Gavacho: http://bit.ly/2L7KsWS

Colors- Black Gill, Chart Strike Gill, Lime Frog, Gold Gill

6) Evergreen SS Softshell Frog: http://bit.ly/2NChzTZ

Colors- Secret Gill, Modo CH, Champion Shad

7) Megabass Big Gabot: https://bit.ly/3bXW8Jh

Colors- Wild Gill, Ama Gear, MB Gizzard Shad

8) Spro Bronzeye Poppin: http://bit.ly/2HsyqIJ

Colors- Freak, Misty Shad, Nasty Shad, Killer Gill

Standard Frogs... 

9) Teckel Honker: http://bit.ly/2Xj7Ye4

Colors- Grey Camo, Crystal Chart, Bluegill

10) Snagproof Bobby's Perfect: http://bit.ly/2abpR40

Colors- Brown Bullfrog, Tweety, Sexy Shad

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

Colors- Little Allen, Ghost, Yellow Head, TW Bluegill

12) LIVETARGET Hollow Body 65: http://bit.ly/2Q40BAk

Colors- White, Black, Bright Green, Fluorescent Green Yellow

13) Savage Gear DC Walker: https://bit.ly/2VVjRVl

Colors- White, Gill, Black

14) Spro Bronzeye 65: http://bit.ly/2sz9Qje

Colors- Black, Freak, Albino, Leopard

Favorite Frog Combo... 

Rod- Shimano Expride 7'3" XH: http://bit.ly/2czPlZl

Reel- Shimano Curado DC HG: http://bit.ly/2yHtsp4

Line- 65 lb Power Pro Maxcuatro: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Budget Friendly Frog Combo... 

Rod- Dobyns Fury 7'3" Mag Heavy: http://bit.ly/2bGvlVV

Reel- Shimano Curado 200K HG: http://bit.ly/2tHewEh

Line- Power Pro Braid 65 lb: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Rods For Smaller Anglers... 

-Shimano Expride 7'2" Heavy: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

-Shimano Zodias 7'2" Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

NEW Tactical Bassin Apparel... 

TacticalBassin Reaper Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2TwBWs7

TacticalBassin Shadow Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2FVD9Rs

TacticalBassin Sun Shirt: http://bit.ly/2TvFMBD

TacticalBassin Hooded Sun Shirt: http://bit.ly/38cVi9G