The Video of Cody Meyer's Monster Spotted Bass

Last week the industry was rocked by yet another double-digit spotted bass of World Record Proportions! News of Cody Meyer's bass spread like wildfire. The word is he was out fishing with good friend, JR Wright when a truly massive spotted bass made a mistake and found herself swimming laps in Cody's livewell.

Based on the feedback we received this past week, anglers seemed to think we would be upset or offended by Cody's awesome catch or that it was somehow an affront to what we're doing at TacticalBassin. The truth is that any monster fish, no matter who catches it, should be celebrated by the entire industry as we learn more about what this incredible species of bass is capable of!

When Tim Little (current IGFA World Record Spotted Bass Holder) got the call from Cody that he'd caught a fish of possible world record proportions and needed help, Tim quickly grabbed his scales and other necessary equipment and hit the road to Bullards Bar. The story is nearly identical to what happened roughly a year earlier when we got the call from Wes Roberson about his 11.00lb Spotted Bass (currently under review as the NEW IGFA All-Tackle World Record Spotted Bass).

When a fish of a lifetime is caught everything else stands still. You do everything in your power to make sure that fish is honored and taken care of. It doesn't matter who made the catch, how far away they caught it, or what the weather might be, you make sure that fish receives the highest treatment and that it gets its best shot at whatever record it may qualify for. That is what trophy bass fishing is truly about. The sport only grows when anglers come together and ensure that these monster fish are honored appropriately.

Back to Meyer... he is well known for his history of bass fishing tournament victories on spotted bass fisheries, as well as his exploits into trophy spotted bass fishing. It's no surprise that he would catch a monster Spotted Bass, but on this day he caught not only his personal best but one of the world's largest spotted bass at 10.80 pounds! Whether this bass becomes a world record or not, its truly a fish of a lifetime!

Cody reported catching the trophy bass on...

Strike King Ocho
Seaguar 6 lb Tatsu Fluorocarbon
Daiwa Tatula Spinning Rod
Daiwa Exist Spinning Reel

Scale Used: Salter Brecknell
Camera Used: Go Pro Hero4

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More 10+ Lb Largemouth and Spotted Bass than any other video, EVER!

This video makes us proud to be from Northern California! From Clearlake to the Delta, Berryessa to Bullards Bar we are surrounded by world class fisheries and when the fish want to bite there is nowhere else like it on earth!

Merry Christmas to all of you amazing people that have helped make TacticalBassin what it is today! We're forever greatful to each of you and are thrilled for what the future brings! For fun this Holiday Weekend we decided to do this throw back video to one of the most insane bites to ever occur!

Here are the baits that were catching these fish...

1)S-Waver 200 Swimbait
2)Spittin Wa 70 Frog
3)3/4 Oz. Pitchin' Jig
4)Huddleston 8" Trout Swimbait
5)Keitech 4.8" Fat Swing Impact Swimbait
6)Matt Allen Swimbait Head

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Top Fishing Picks for Stocking Stuffers!

The Holiday Buyer's Guide series is finally coming to a close. We've had a blast making these and really appreciate all of your ideas and support along the way! We look forward to doing more of these down the road but for now, enjoy this video on Stocking Stuffer ideas, including a bunch of baits that are on huge sales!

In this video we choose our 8 favorite lures and accessories that are sure to brighten the day of any bass fisherman when they show up in his stocking! Below are the products shown in this video. Please use the links provided to do your shopping at Tackle Warehouse for these products (or any other item... doesn't actually have to be the item we link to). We appreciate you making it possible for us to continue doing these videos!

Top 8 Products...

1) Basstrix 6" Swimbait: The Basstrix is an amazing swimbait that has proven itself from coast to coast. With the advent of the Keitech the Basstrix's popularity has begun to wain, making them even more effective!

2) Seaguar Fishing Line: Seaguar AbrazX and InvizX are both great lines! The entire Seaguar product line is included on the Christmas Sale so get huge savings while you can!

3) Lucky Craft RTO Squarebill: We've been talking about this bait for months as its been on a big sale, that sale got even better! Now you can get these baits for nearly 75% off! Its a great crankbait at a great price!

4) Yamamoto Senko: The Senko is a deadly bait! If you're only going to buy one, make it the 5" in Green Pumpking Black Flake.

5) Keitech Swimbait: The swimbait that has revolutionized the game! If you haven't used them yet, you need to. The 2.8 , 3.8 , and 4.8 sizes are all killers! If you need a color to start with, try "Crystal Shad".

6) The Whopper Plopper: The Whopper Plopper is the hottest topwater bait on the market! They're hard to get but if you manage to find one, be ready to catch some big bass! Try the 130 size in Monkey Butt or Loon if you have a choice. If you don't, take whatever color you can get!

7) Trokar Hooks: Trokar makes amazing hooks but typically the prices are high to match. They're currently on a huge sale and will save you a fortune! Hint... try the dropshot hooks.

8) Zoom Super Fluke: The Fluke is a bait that can be fished as a topwater, a slow sinking bait, a trailer, etc. Its incredibly versatile and works on just about every fishery. If you aren't sure what to buy the fisherman in your life, its a guarunteed hit! Try " White Pearl" or "Albino".

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Topwater Fishing Buyer's Guide

With Christmas just around the corner, the Holiday Buyer's Guide continues. Whether you prefer Frog Fishing, Poppers, Buzzbaits, or Walking Baits, we've got you covered! We've got recommendations in every category to help you expand your topwater arsenal this year along with the tips to help you catch more topwater fish!

December seems like an odd time to talk about topwater fishing but let's face it, we're all dreaming about topwater blow ups anyway! On that note... if you need some inspiration in the dead of Winter watch this video for some insane frog fishing action!

Below is a breakdown of the baits discussed in the video with direct links to see them on Tackle Warehouse. We have even including rod recommendations for the baits.

Please use these links to purchase these or any other gear. This is the best way to support TacticalBassin without doing anything but your normal shopping. Thank you!

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