FIshing The Fall To Winter Transition! Cold Water Fishing Tips!

Come along for a fun afternoon of fish catching! Tim is exploring a large section of river and dialing in a pattern as bass transition toward their Winter haunts. He’s using everything from swimbaits to blade baits to draw a reaction bite as water temperatures drop.

Fall to Winter transition is always an interesting bite window. There are bass that can be found shallow to the end, but most fish have already begun making their moves to deeper water haunts where they will spend the Winter. You can slow down and finesse fish or speed up and look for a reaction bite. Today Tim focused on power fishing throughout the water column.

Below you’ll find links to the exact baits and equipment he used throughout the day. We’ve included his exact colors, bait modifications, and specific gear. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.


ALABAMA RIG…

Rig– Hog Farmer Tactical MINI Flex Bladed: https://bit.ly/3uwY6Md

Heads– Matt Allen Swimbait (1/8 oz): http://bit.ly/29RrTYN

Baits– Keitech 4.3” Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Color: Electric Shad

Dummy Baits– Keitech 4” Easy Shiner: https://bit.ly/2bxJK6H

Color: Electric Shad


MID STROLLING…

Bait– Hog Farmer 4.5” Spunk Shad: https://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Color: Electric Shad

Head– Missile Baits Ned Ball: https://bit.ly/3e9HqSK

Size: 3/16 oz


BLADE BAIT…

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

Color: Black Holo


VAULT BLADE BAIT UPGRADES...

Split Rings– Owner Hyperwire: http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX

Sizes: 2 and 3 (3 on tail and head, 2 on belly)

Hooks– Owner STX 38: http://bit.ly/2oNIeCD

Size: 6


GLIDE BAIT…

•River2Sea S Waver 168: https://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh

Color: Bluegill


ALABAMA RIG COMBO…

Rod– Shimano Expride B 7’7” Heavy: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

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

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

Leader– Sunline Saltimate 20 lb: https://bit.ly/2O4UElB


MID STROLLING COMBO…

Rod– G Loomis NRX+ 852S JWR: https://bit.ly/2dX9zjv

Model: 7’1” Medium

Reel– Shimano Exsence A 3000: https://bit.ly/2iMtscV

Line– Sufix 832 (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

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


BLADE BAIT COMBO…

Rod– St. Croix Legend Tournament: https://bit.ly/3Iow9KV

Model: Carbon Cranker (7’2” MHM)

Reel– 13 Fishing Concept C2: https://bit.ly/2NlzZhg

Leader– Sunline Super FC (12 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

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How To Catch Bass During The Fall To Winter Transition (Cold Water Bass Fishing)

If you're throwing the same old baits, you're going to struggle during this transition!! Catching fish can be tricky this time of year! Some anglers are catching big fish every trip out while others are catching nothing at all. The difference is a combination of the baits they're using and their ability to trigger a feed response.

Its time to get out of your comfort zone! Focus your attention on aggressive baits like speed cranking, jerkbaits, A-rigs, and blade baits to get consistent bites. If you insist on slow fishing, focus on key baits like jigs and ned rigs to keep getting bit. This time of year can be amazing, you just have to branch out to find those key bites.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits we're using, including our favorite colors and sizes. We've also included the key rods and reels we use to throw them. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.


FOOTBALL JIGS...

Bait– Dirty Jigs Finesse Football (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2d2apsm

Color: Supermatt Brown, The Go To

Trailer– Yamamoto 5" Double Tail Grub: http://bit.ly/2db9w1p

Color: Cinn blk purp, Green Pump Purp copper


Bait– Yamamoto 5" Hula Grub: https://bit.ly/2d7SpgG

Color: Green Pumpkin Black

Head– Gamakatsu Football Jighead: https://bit.ly/2CTXHHt

Size: 3/8 oz


NED BAITS...

•Zman Finesse TRD: http://bit.ly/2hs4RtR

Color: Green Pumpkin, Green Pumpkin Goby


•Roboworm 3" Ned Worm: http://bit.ly/2j9F0Xy

Color: Margarita Mutilator


•Swagger Tungsten Flanders Head: http://bit.ly/2KcIB6M

Size: 1/10th oz


SPEED CRANKBAITS...

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

Color: Clearwater Minnow, True Shad, Mirrored Minnow


•Megabass Deep X 300: http://bit.ly/2sSQHpt

Color: Sexy Ayu, MB Gizzard


ALABAMA RIG...

Rig– Hogfarmer Tactical Mini Flex Bladed: https://bit.ly/3uwY6Md

Heads– Matt Allen Swimbait (1/8 oz): http://bit.ly/29RrTYN

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

Dummy Baits– Netbait Little Spanky: http://bit.ly/2d0dpU8


JERKBAIT…

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

Colors: Kasumi Ito, Mat Shad, Ito Clear Laker


BLADE BAITS...

•Damiki Vault: http://bit.ly/2rnO7e2

Size: 1/2 oz

Color: Black Holo, Real Shad, Holo Ayu


•Megabass Vibration X Dyna Response: http://bit.ly/2R7FlvL

Size: 1/2 oz

Color: Ito Hiuo, Jukucho Shad, Setsuki Ayu


UNDERSPIN...

Bait– Storm 3" Largo Shad: https://bit.ly/3vxP0NB

Color: Sexy Shad, Albino Shad

Head– Dirty Jigs Tactical Finesse Underspin: https://bit.ly/3JOd8UY

Size: 1/4 oz


BIG SWIMBAITS...

•Savage Gear 8" RTF Trout: https://bit.ly/33GROg1

Colors: Dirty Silver, Trout


•Baitsanity Chimera Shad: https://bit.ly/44XiYvW

Colors: Gizzard Shad, Hitch


•Spro Chad Shad: https://bit.ly/3AqivoQ

Colors: Bone, Threadfin Shad


ALABAMA RIG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Zodias 7'5" Heavy: https://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

Reel– Shimano Curado 150 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2TQHwrP

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

Leader– Sunline Saltimate 20 lb FC: https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2


BLADE BAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 7'2" ML: https://bit.ly/32IrXqE

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

Line– Sunline Super FC 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju


BUDGET SPEED CRANKING COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Mojo Glass 7'4" MH: https://bit.ly/2YIxLy5

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

Line– Sunline FC 12 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

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Don't Make These Mistakes! ( Fall And Winter Bass Fishing )

Want to catch more fish? Don't make these mistakes!! Fall and Winter fishing can be amazing but not if you're doing these things and getting in your own way! Today Matt is showing some of the pitfalls that we fall into as anglers, how to avoid them, and what we can do differently to keep catching fish right now!

So many anglers make basic mistakes and don't even know it. Don't fall into the trap! If you're the angler who can't get the bigger bite, who struggles to locate fish, or if you're having a hard time getting bit at all, one of these simple mistakes is probably the culprit! Small details make huge differences this time of year! From time of day, to weather, to basic bait selection, these are the keys to catching more and bigger fish in the Fall and Winter!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits Matt discussed in the video. We've also linked some great budget friendly combos to help you catch fish consistently. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.


CRANKBAITS...

•Spro Speed Demon: https://bit.ly/3XGWUC2

Colors: Old School Shad, Laundry Matte


•Damiki BTC 50: https://bit.ly/3OVb3Lc

Colors: Mossy Shad, Threadfin Flash


BLADED BAITS...

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

Sizes: 3/16 - 1/4 oz


•Megabass Okashira Screw Head: https://bit.ly/2EpluSA

Size: 1/8 oz


FINESSE SWIMBAITS...

•Storm 3" Largo Shad: https://bit.ly/3vxP0NB

Colors: Albino Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl


•Keitech 2.8" Fat Swing Impact: https://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl


•Megabass 3" Spark Shad: https://bit.ly/2XcLZk4

Colors: Albino, Silver Shad, Real


GLIDE BAIT...

•Spro Chad Shad: https://bit.ly/3AqivoQ

Colors: Gizzard Shad, Threadfin Shad


ALABAMA RIG...

Rig– Hog Farmer Tactical Mini Flex Bladed: https://bit.ly/3uwY6Md

Main Baits– Keitech Fat Swing Impact (3.8"): http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl

Dummy Baits– Netbait Little Spanky: https://bit.ly/2d0dpU8

Colors: Smokin Magic Shad

Head– Dirty Jigs Matt Allen Swimbait: http://bit.ly/29RrTYN

Size: 1/8 oz


CRANKBAIT...

•R2S Tactical DD 75: http://bit.ly/37dclbX

Colors: Mirrored Minnow, True Shad


JERKBAIT...

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

Color: Mat Shad


BUDGET JERKBAIT COMBO...

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

Reel– Shimano SLX 70 MGL: https://bit.ly/3gIUCgJ

Line– Sunline FC 12 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm


BUDGET CRANKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Daiwa Tatula XT Glass 7' Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/46t66yR

Reel– Daiwa Fuego CT (7:1): https://bit.ly/35hugfH

Line– Daiwa Hidden FC (12 lb): https://bit.ly/3ILKXH0


BUDGET FINESSE SWIMBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Intenza 7' Medium Light: https://bit.ly/3O8zBye

Reel– Shimano Miravel 2500: https://bit.ly/3QZnwL5

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 hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

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

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