Jerkbait Tips For Early Fall! (Tricks To Get More Bites)

It's jerkbait time! The early Fall transition has begun! Bass are focusing on baitfish again and jerkbaits trigger a reaction strike in those hungry bass. If you've ever wanted to experience a wide open jerkbait bite like you've heard other anglers talk about, it's time to go give it a try!

When it comes to jerkbaits, no two baits are alike. Different baits have different applications and learning to use each bait at its best time will help you catch more fish. That said, these are the key baits that we trust to put fish in the boat. When it comes to color, it's time to get out of your comfort zone! Try the bold, obnoxious colors and you might be surprised by the results!

Below you'll find links to the baits and equipment Matt discussed in the video. We've included our best "Traditional" colors, as well as our best "Bold" colors for each bait. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

ALL AROUND JERKBAITS...

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

Traditional: Mat Shad, Killer Kawaguchi

Bold: Elegy Bone, Western Clown, Mat Skeleton Shad

•Shimano World Minnow: https://bit.ly/3Fwg9F6

Traditional: Ghost Ayu, Pink Smelt

Bold: Clown, Chart Silver, Chart Head

DEEPER DIVING JERKBAIT...

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

Traditional: Mat Shad, GP Pro Blue

Bold: Elegy Bone, French Pearl, GP Skeleton Shad

SMALLER JERKBAITS...

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

Traditional: Pink Smelt, ST Chiayu

Bold: ST Purple, Clown

•Megabass Vision 110 +1 Jr: https://bit.ly/2LnK389

Traditional: GP Pro Blue, Kasumi Ito, Mat Shad

Bold: Elegy Bone, GLX Northern Secret, French Pearl

BFS JERKBAITS...

•Megabass X80 Jr BFS: https://bit.ly/3KFaLoz

Traditional: GP Invisible Wakasagi, ITO Tennessee Shad

Bold: Elegy Bone, Hachiro Reaction

•Cultiva Rip N Minnow 70: https://bit.ly/47zp47R

Colors: Blue Scales, Green Scales, Shiner

MEGABASS VISION 110 HOOK UPGRADES...

Split Ring Replacement– Owner Hyperwire Black (Size 2): http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX

110 Replacement Hook– Gamakatsu Finesse Nano Treble (Size 5): http://bit.ly/2dWWAut

110 Junior Replacement Hook– Gamakatsu 1X Black (Size 8): https://bit.ly/3oSXVXp

MATT'S ALL AROUND JERKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 6'10" medium: https://bit.ly/32IrXqE

Reel– Shimano Aldebaran MGL HG: http://bit.ly/2uQ4oH8

Line– Sunline Super FC 10 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

MATT'S FINESSE JERKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Megabass P5 OneTen Stick: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

Reel– Shimano Aldebaran MGL HG: http://bit.ly/2uQ4oH8

Line– Daiwa Hidden FC (10 lb): https://bit.ly/3ILKXH0

MID PRICED JERKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Curado 6'10" Medium: https://bit.ly/2gUWTft

Reel– Shimano Curado 70 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2apmDJt

Line– Sunline FC 10 lb: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

BFS JERKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Cashion Icon 6'10" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/3mLIIes

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

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (8 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Sunline Super FC (6 lb): http://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 hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

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

How To Fish The Free Rig! ( Fall Bass Fishing )

Have you tried the "Free Rig" yet? If you haven't tried the Free Rig, this is the right time of year to experiment with it. Think of it as a finesse version of a Texas Rig or Carolina Rig. Its a fish catcher and it's here to stay!

The Free Rig isn't new, but is continuing to gain popularity, especially as grass begins dying back in the Fall. This rig shines around hard cover and will produce long after bass have become leery of traditional presentations. The benefit of this rig is it allows your bait to fall very slowly, while still keeping great contact with the bottom.

Below you'll find links to Tim's favorite baits for free rigging, along with the gear he uses to fish them effectively. We've also included our favorite colors for each bait to help you get started. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

CREATURE BAITS...

•XZone Adrenaline Craw Jr (3.5"): https://bit.ly/3ebTO5h

Colors: Tilapia, Green Pumpkin Blk Flake

•MissileBaits D Stroyer: https://bit.ly/2QiTTrM

Colors: Super Bug, Green Pumpkin

•OSP DoLive Beaver: https://bit.ly/3ECnepu

Colors: Green Pumpkin Pepper, Watermelon Pepper

SHAD/GILL PROFILES...

•GeeCrack Bellows Shad: https://bit.ly/3E4zVdl

Colors: Electric Shad, AJ's Juice

•Deps 3.8" Bull Flat: https://bit.ly/3Ey9Jr6

Colors: TW Black Blue Green Pumpkin, Watermelon Blue

•Zoom Super Fluke: https://bit.ly/2aqys0H

Colors: Electric Shad, Albino

•Xzone Stealth Invader: https://bit.ly/43OrFJx

Colors: Bass Candy, Touch Down

RIGGING COMPONENTS...

Light Wire Hook– Hayabusa Round Bend: https://bit.ly/3Zbo8Ty

Sizes: 2/0 for small profiles, 4/0 for large

Heavy Wire Hook– Hayabusa HD Round Bend: https://bit.ly/3EzvYwE

Sizes: 2/0 for small profiles, 4/0 for large

Heavy Weight– Reins Heavy Tungsten: https://bit.ly/47iSN4V

Size: 1/2 oz

Light Weight– Zappu Pinfree Shot Tungsten: https://bit.ly/48750Kw

Size: 1/8 - 1/4 oz

TIM'S FAVORITE COMBO...

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

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

Line– Sufix 131 Braid (30 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF

Leader– Sunline Super FC (12 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BUDGET FRIENDLY COMBO...

Rod– Shimano SLX 6'10" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2mGp1Vc

Reel– Shimano SLX 150 A (HG): https://bit.ly/2NfdOnk

Line– Sunline FC (12 lb): https://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

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

POOP BAITS - Underwater Bait Comparison! (The Fastest Growing Category In Bass Fishing!)

Have you heard of a poop bait? Its a real thing and this category is exploding! Poop Baits, Heavy Baits, Gravity Baits... whatever you want to call them, they're here to stay! ICAST was full of drama about these poop baits this year and today we're going to settle it. Forget what you've heard, let's take a look at what these baits are really about!

To our knowledge there are currently 7 versions of heavy baits that offer a midsized bait (3 - 3.5 inches). We've gathered all 7 of them so we can compare their appearance, design, and how they behave underwater. To our amazement, each bait in this category is unique.

Frankly, the "poop category" is an example of how innovation and improvements should take place in our sport. We applaud all 7 of these brands for their unique and innovate ways of entering the category. While all of these baits have taken some level of inspiration from one another, each is unique and offers a different fishing experience to us anglers.

Below you'll find links to all the baits in the order they appeared in the underwater footage. We've included our favorite colors for each, as well as the equipment we use to fish them effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

THE HOOK...

•Gamakatsu Superline EWG: https://bit.ly/3AmFDnK

Size: 4/0

THE BAITS...

•Deps Cover Scat: https://bit.ly/3dj8LVl

Size: 3.5"

Colors: Green Pumpkin, TW Black Blue Green Pumpkin

•Yamamoto Yamatanuki: https://bit.ly/3lZaMe3

Size: 3.5"

Colors: Green Pump Black, Green Pump Blue, Baby Bass

•Reins Tank Worm: https://bit.ly/3QGC4mo

Size: 3.5"

Colors: Dark Sleeper, Green Pumpkin

•Missile Baits Bomba: https://bit.ly/44bZRNZ

Size: 3.5"

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Super Bug

•Spro Craw Nugget: https://bit.ly/45rJjCL

Size: 3.5"

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Ozark Craw

•Fish Arrow Heavy Poop: https://bit.ly/3QH5FvJ

Size: 3.6"

Colors: Green Pumpkin Blue, Pumpkin Red

•Nories Flip Dom: https://bit.ly/45aSojs

Size: 3"

Colors: Castaic Choice, Light Green Pumpkin Blue Flk

MATT'S HEAVY BAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Poison Adrena 7'3" MH: https://bit.ly/3diigiT

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

Line– Sufix 131 Braid (40 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF

Leader– Sunline Advance Fluoro (14 lb): https://bit.ly/3cjHwJL

ALL AROUND COMBO...

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

Reel– Shimano Curado 70 MGL: https://bit.ly/2apmDJt

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

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

BUDGET FRIENDLY COMBO...

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

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

Line– Sunline Super FC (14 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 hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

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

Spring Spinnerbait Fishing! Everything You Need To Know!

Spinnerbaits are amazing! They catch fish all Spring, no matter the weather, and will work for you if you know how to adapt them to your lake. From prespawn to shad spawn, this is everything you need to know about fishing a Spinnerbait in the Spring!

Spinnerbaits are a HUGE category! They come in a variety of sizes, blade shapes, colors, and configurations. Most anglers just have a favorite and hope for the best. Today we're going to show you how to adapt your spinnerbaits to changing conditions throughout the Spring so you can catch more fish. 

Below you'll find links to our favorite spinnerbaits for different conditions. We've also included our favorite spinnerbait combos for fishing these baits effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

RELATED VIDEO...

Matt's Spinnerbait Video: https://youtu.be/RwsMS7O0cHk

SPINNERBAIT TRAILERS...

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

Colors: Electric Shad, Blue Gizzard

•Storm Largo Shad (3" or 3.5"): https://bit.ly/3vxP0NB

Colors: Albino Shad, Sexy Shad

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

Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

•Damiki Armor Shad 4": http://bit.ly/2KtPDAT

Colors: RP Blue Pearl, PB Silver

SPINNERBAIT TRAILER HOOKS...

Large– Gamakatsu SP Trailer Hook: http://bit.ly/2E3k2q7

Size: 3/0

Medium– Hayabusa WRM929 Trailer: https://bit.ly/417hdei

Size: 2/0

Small– Gamakatsu G Power Stinger: https://bit.ly/3jdoaWN

Size: 1

MUDDY WATER SPINNERBAITS...

Orange- Blade Runner Double Willow (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2ShreWf

Color: Delta Craw

Chartreuse- Terminator P1 (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/36B34vN

Color: Nashville Sexy

White Blend- Nichols Pulsator Painted (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3HUfyiG

Color: ColeSlaw

All White- River2Sea Bling (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2diSwqq

Color: Iced

STAINED WATER SPINNERBAITS...

•Nichols Pulsator Metal Flake (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2Sttxpc

Color: Bombshell Shad, Blue Shad White Blue

•Nichols Catalyst (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3QfCSuM

Colors: Bombshell Shad, Chartreuse Shiner

•War Eagle Double Willow (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3cGlnSe

Colors: Mouse, Sexy Shad, Sexy Mouse

CLEAR WATER SPINNERBAITS...

•Megabass SV–3 (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3lk1SD0

Colors: Hasu, Wakasagi

•Damiki TOT Double Willow (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/368VED0

Colors: Smelt Shad, Snow Shad

•Shimano Swagy Strong (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3pJlOCo

Colors: Natural Bait, Pink Smelt

•ZMan Sling Blades (3/8 oz): https://bit.ly/35NqVev

Colors: Greenback Shad, MouseRat

TIM'S SPINNERBAIT COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis IMX Pro 813 SBR: http://bit.ly/2QurcHi

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

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro Braid (40 lb): http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Sunline Saltimate Fluoro (16 lb): https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2

MATT'S FAVORITE SPINNERBAIT COMBO... 

Rod– G Loomis GLX 844C MBR: http://bit.ly/2gqziwT

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

Line– Sufix 131 Braid (40 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF

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

BUDGET SPINNERBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Intenza 7'2" Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2QADLTq

Reel– Shimano SLX 150 XT (XG): http://bit.ly/2BRTYL8

Line– Sunline FC 15 lb: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

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