Finding Fish In A New Lake (Without Electronics)

No electronics, no outside help, just two guys with swimbaits and a lake full of quality bass.  Tim and Matt hit a new lake in search of smallmouth bass. Watch the thought process develop as they find and catch fish. 

The guys only had one shot at this lake so they started and finished with swimbaits. While they didn't catch any giant bass they were able to quickly raise fish, get bites, and put fish in the boat. These techniques will work on any lake to quickly cover water and identify productive areas. 

The baits...
Keitech 4.3 Fat Swimbait (Chartreuse/Blue & Electric Shad): http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v
Matt Allen Swimbait Head: http://bit.ly/29RrTYN

S-Waver 168 (Rainbow Trout): http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh
Owner ST-56 Treble Size 2: http://bit.ly/2cVg7xW
Owner Hyperwire Split Ring Size 4: http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX

Tim's Combo...
Rod- G Loomis GLX 853C (7'1" Medium Heavy): http://bit.ly/2gqziwT
Reel- Chronarch MGL 7:1 Ratio: http://bit.ly/2n8DghB
Line- 50 lb Maxcuatro Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- 12 lb Maxima Ultragreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Matt's Keitech Combo...
Rod- G Loomis GLX 842C (7' Medium): http://bit.ly/2gqziwT
Reel- Aldebaran 50 7:1 Ratio: http://bit.ly/2fdX1Uy
Line- 30 lb MaxCuattro Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- 12 lb Maxima Ultragreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Matt kept the rod but changed reels for the S-Waver. His reel and line switched to the following...
Reel- Metanium MGL 7:1 Ratio: http://bit.ly/2ezIBfB
Line- Power Pro MaxCuatro 65 lb: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- 15 lb Maxima Ultragreen:  http://bit.ly/2ae97J9
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Matt Survived A Horrible Crash!

A few days ago Matt and his Dad survived a horrible, fatal accident in Eastern Wyoming. A woman crossed the center line and they had no where to go. A last second swerve avoided a direct head on collision but she hit them in the driver door and sent the truck, camper, and boat tumbling.


This was to be the beginning of a nearly 2 month family road trip but thankfully Matt's girls were flying ahead and weren't in the back seat. It was a nightmare but there is no question God kept them alive!

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With the help of some amazing passers by and some of the most incredible local residents you could ever hope to meet, Matt and his Dad are back in California and so very grateful to be back with family.

Thank you all for your prayers! Too often we are reminded how fragile life really is. None of us are guaranteed tomorrow so please go hug and kiss your loved ones. Thank you for continuing to support TacticalBassin through this time. 

-Tim Little & Matt Allen

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Quick Tricks For Summer Finesse Fishing

When the dog days of summer seem like they are too much to bear, sometimes the right presentation can land you those finicky summer bass. Tim from Tactical Bassin’ will teach you how to pick the best finesse summer presentation. From the increasingly popular ned rig to finesse jigging, don’t get beat by the summer heat!