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Everyone knows that summer is one of the most exciting times to throw a topwater frog. Getting those massive bass blow ups will keep anyone out in the heat of the summer. Let Tactical Bassin’ teach you how to pick the right rod, real, and line to make sure you have the best chance of hooking up with those summer frog giant bass!
The Yamamoto Senko is one of those baits that just flat out catches fish. Whether you're flipping heavy cover, skipping under docks, or fluttering the bait down bluff walls, it has a place in every well-rounded angler's arsenal. Have you ever wondered what it is that makes the Senko so deadly?
There is something unique about how a senko moves, but why does it work so much better than other stick baits? Well, we believe its all about the slight variation in shape that is specific to the Yamamoto Senko. Unlike other stick baits it is not truly round. When you take that difference in shape and rig it correctly, the bait becomes even more deadly than before.
The trick is to turn the bait until you find the flatter side with a slight arc to it. Rig the bait (Texas or Wacky) with the flatter side down. When the bait falls on a slack line you will have significantly more flutter and movement than if you had rigged it any other way. There truly is a right way to rig a senko.
Give it a try and let us know what you experience!
Several years ago the glide bait market exploded. Almost over night it became common place to see single-jointed, hard swimbaits on the decks of virtually every boat on the West Coast. It developed in to a craze with a cult-like following of anglers that believe glide baits will help them catch the biggest bass of their life. Frankly, they may be right.
Before the craze though, there were only a few glide baits widely available to anglers. The most common of which was the S-Waver 168 by River2Sea. When they reached out to us last year about an upcoming project for a larger 200 mm version of their already popular glide bait we were all ears.
It was an honor to get our hands on the baits before they hit the market. As impressive as the baits themselves were, we were equally impressed when we found out the pricing. In a world of 100-500 dollar glides the S-Waver came in at $34.99! The rest as they say, is history.
This video is about CATCHING fish and showing the power of glide baits, it really isn't about HOW we go about doing those things. Expect a follow up video explaining the details of equipment, a variety of baits worth looking in to, and the retrieves that will help you put glide baits to work for you as you pursue that giant bass.
Welcome to the new and improved Tactical Bassin! We're jumping the gun a little and still need to tidy up a bit so bear with us over the next few weeks. You may see some changes, perhaps a new face or two, but more importantly you're going to see some new videos!
We really appreciate your messages, emails, and your patience throughout our hiatus. We're back, we're refreshed, and we're excited to share new ways to take your fishing to the next level!
Tim Little and Matt Allen, co-owners of Tactical Bassin, with a sack of big Clearlake bass