Summer Bass Fishing! Epic Topwater Bite + Ledge Fishing Tips!

Ledge fishing, topwater in shallow backwaters, grass fishing, and fast moving current... Chickamauga is a junk fishing paradise and today we're going exploring! Come along as we catch them out deep on the ledges and dirt shallow on topwater in the same day! 

Matt starts the day off with 16 rods rigged and on deck. He has absolutely no pattern in mind and is going to adapt to the fish. He begins out deep, catching a few fish on ledges in heavy current before deciding to move shallow. The day takes a twist when the topwater bite fires up! Watch as a few blow ups on a frog and walking bait becomes a full-blown predictable pattern. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and equipment we were using throughout the day. We've included sizes and colors where relevant as well as a few different options of the "MBR" rods Matt was raving about at the end. 

Scrounger... 

Head- Hog Farmer Hog Wobbler 3/4 oz: https://bit.ly/3vBWUFj

Bait- Scottsboro 5.5" Sniper Shad: https://bit.ly/3gHTQ6t

Color: California Smelt

Alternative Bait- Castaic Jerky J 5": https://bit.ly/35y8w1p

Color: Tennessee River Special

Tail Spinner... 

Bait- Jackall Deracoup 1/0 oz: http://bit.ly/2p8X4b0

Color: Dera Shad

Hook Upgrade- Gamakatsu Finesse Nano (Size 4): http://bit.ly/2dWWAut

Frog... 

Scum Frog Launch Frog: https://bit.ly/3rOYQIF

Color: Leopard

Topwater...

-Evergreen Shower Blows 125: http://bit.ly/2zIkqUH

Color: Half Mirror Wakasagi

Matt's Topwater Combo... 

**These Rods ARE Available For BackOrder**

Rod- G Loomis NRX+ 844C MBR: https://bit.ly/2SuZG15

Reel- Shimano Metanium DC (HG): http://bit.ly/2qrSZvs

Line- Sufix 131 Braid 40 lb: https://bit.ly/314VoyF

Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 15 lb: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

"Bang For The Buck" MBR Combo... 

Rod- G Loomis IMX PRO 844C MBR: http://bit.ly/2lVATTC

Reel- Shimano Curado 200K (HG): http://bit.ly/2tHewEh

Line- Power Pro Braid 40 lb: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 15 lb: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Tail Spinner Combo... 

Rod- Shimano Expride 6'10" Medium: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel- Shimano Aldebaran MGL 50 (HG): http://bit.ly/2uQ4oH8

Line- Sunline Assassin 12 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

Scrounger Combo... 

Rod- Megabass Orochi XX "Braillist": http://bit.ly/2OSVNwH

Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B (HG): https://bit.ly/34HlAAk

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro Braid 50 lb: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader- Sunline FC100 Fluorocarbon 20 lb: http://bit.ly/2O4UElB

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Underwater Swimbait Footage! Best Swimbaits And Paddletails Compared!

14 of the top swimbaits compared underwater! Come below the surface into crystal clear water and watch how these popular swimbaits and paddle tails swim. You'll be amazed how different they really are! Some are ultra subtle, some vibrate wildly, and others have wide wobbling tails. Which are your favorites? Which are our favorites? Let's find out!

When it comes to picking a swimbait most anglers just listen to what's popular. Let's set popular aside for a minute and look at how the baits actually move. Which ones jump out at you? Are you attracted to the baits that run true with a wide kick? Perhaps you like the baits with heavy body rock with the hook flopping wildly from side to side? The beauty of this underwater footage is you can compare the baits and know exactly what they're doing the next time you head to the lake!

Below you'll find links to the exact gear used in the video. We've linked both heads (Tactical Finesse and Guppy) along with all the swimbaits. The swimbaits are listed in the order they appeared in the video. We've also included our favorite colors for each. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

Swimbait Hooks Used... 

-Tactical Finesse Swimbait Head (3/8 oz): http://bit.ly/2Pqrq3n

-Dirty Jigs Guppy Head (1/4 oz): http://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

Swimbaits In Order Of Appearance... 

-Keitech Swing Impact Fat 4.8": http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Color Shown: Gizzard Shad

Favorite Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl, TW Ghost Shad

-Big Bite Baits Pro Swimmer 4.8": https://bit.ly/3AeQsaS

Color Shown: Albino Shad

Favorite Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Albino Shad

-Strike King Rage Swimmer 4.75": http://bit.ly/2evZF8j

Color Shown: Green Pumpkin Pearl Belly

Favorite Colors: Ghost Shad, Green Gizzard Shad

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

Color Shown: RP Blue Pearl

Favorite Colors: Flash Shad, PB Silver

-Megabass Spark Shad 4": http://bit.ly/2XcLZk4

Color Shown: Lemon Shad

Favorite Colors: Hiuo, Neon Pepper, Real

-River2Sea D Walker 120: http://bit.ly/2NwqBmz

Color Shown: Silver Side

Favorite Colors: PB Red, Shamrock Shad

-13 Fishing Pleasure Shad 5.5": https://bit.ly/3A4F4hx

Color Shown: Glitter Bomb

Favorite Colors: Boss Nugget, Glitter Bomb

-Big Bite Baits Finesse Swimmer 4.4": http://bit.ly/3bdZjgv

Color Shown: Pro Blue Red Flake

Favorite Colors: Disco Glitter Silver, Tennessee Shad

-Storm 360 GT Search Bait: https://bit.ly/3gWCqmz

Color Shown: Smokin' Shad

Favorite Colors: Smelt, Volunteer

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

Color Shown: Tennessee Shad

Favorite Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Sexy Shad, Albino Shad

-Keitech Easy Shiner 4": http://bit.ly/2bxJK6H

Color Shown: Sun Gill

Favorite Colors: Electric Shad, TW Ghost Shad

-13 Fishing Churro 4.25": https://bit.ly/2LLeRA6

Color Shown: Blue Collar

Favorite Colors: Moonlight Clan, Purple Rain

-XZone Swammer 4": http://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Color Shown: Perch

Favorite Colors: Bream, 309, 210

-Gambler Little EZ 3.75": https://bit.ly/3jmeYgM

Color Shown: Ghost Shad

Favorite Colors: Tennessee Shad, Alewife, New Shad

Favorite Combo For Tactical Finesse Head... 

Rod- G Loomis IMX Pro 863C SBR: http://bit.ly/2x9kxuS

Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B (HG): https://bit.ly/34HlAAk

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 30 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader- Sunline Super FC 12 lb Flurocarbon: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

High-End Guppy Head Combo... 

Rod- G Loomis NRX+ 902S SJR: https://bit.ly/2RB0oJP

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

Line- Sunline SX1 12 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2tn8EzQ

Leader- Sunline Super FC 7 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

Budget Guppy Finesse Swimbait Combo... 

Rod- Shimano Intenza 7'6" Light: http://bit.ly/2s7kaQn

Reel- Shimano Sahara FI 2500: http://bit.ly/2XhhM43

Line- Sunline Super FC Fluorocarbon 8 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

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Top 5 Baits For July Bass Fishing!

Here are the top 5 baits we trust to catch bass in July! We're entering the HOTTEST month of the year but don't let that stop you, the fishing is amazing! You can fish these 5 (Its actually 10... but who's counting?) baits with confidence whether you're walking the shore of a pond, exploring a clear water reservoir, or flipping your way through a shallow Southern fishery. 

July brings the hottest days of the year and with them, very predictable patterns. Bass become more lethargic in the heat and spend much of the day tucked against cover or structure. Once you know where to look (we're going to explain that too) all you have to do is fish these baits with confidence. You can catch fish all Summer long and we're going to help you do it!

Below you'll find links to all 10 baits discussed in the video, separated into their two categories. We'll give you two bait choices in every category so you can decide between the most affordable option or the top-shelf option. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

TOP 5 BAITS FOR POWER FISHERIES... 

Frog... 

Top- River2Sea Bully Wa 2: http://bit.ly/2axyR2a

Colors: Ghost, Little Allen, Bluegill

Affordable- Scum Frog Launch: https://bit.ly/3rOYQIF

Colors: Bluegill, Shad

Swim Jig... 

Bait- Dirty Jigs California Swim Jig: http://bit.ly/2auXfmx

Colors: Tactical Shad, Blue Glimmer, Alabama Bream

Top Trailer- R2S D Walker 120: http://bit.ly/2NwqBmz

Colors: PB Red, Shamrock Shad

Affordable Trailer- Strike King Rage Swimmer 4.75: http://bit.ly/2evZF8j

Colors: Ghost Shad, KVD Magic

Texas Rig... 

Weight- Swagger Vader Tungsten (3/16 - 1.5 oz): http://bit.ly/2NjDYtV

Stops- VMC (Large): https://bit.ly/38XLQd4

Top Bait- Reaction Innovations Sweet Beaver: http://bit.ly/29W3RZW

Colors: Tramp Stamp, Green Pumpkin Red

Affordable Bait- Big Bite BFE Creature: https://bit.ly/2Ce0tf7

Colors: Black Blue, Green pumpkin, Tilapia

Pitchin Jig... 

Jig- Dirty Jigs Pitchin Jig (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2amL3of

Colors: Go To, Canterbury Craw

Top Trailer- Reaction Innovations Sweet Beaver: http://bit.ly/29W3RZW

Colors: Tramp Stamp, Green Pumpkin Red

Affordable Trailer- Missile Baits DBomb: http://bit.ly/2d2dVlt

Colors: Super Bug, Green Pumpkin Watermelon

Shaky Head... 

Head- Canterbury Shaky 3/16 oz: http://bit.ly/2aFOs0V

Top Worm- Netbait T-Mac 6.5": http://bit.ly/2jndwj9

Colors: Okeechobee Craw, Bama Bug, Junebug

Affordable Worm- Zoom Trick Worm: http://bit.ly/2aWkG7E

Colors: Junebug, Green Pumpkin

TOP 5 BAITS FOR FINESSE FISHERIES... 

Popper... 

Top Bait- Megabass Pop Max: http://bit.ly/2qqfmm1

Colors: Matte Shad, Sexy Shad

Affordable Bait- Damiki D Pop 70: http://bit.ly/2Pjvqo3

Colors: Phantom, Spayu

Stick Bait... 

Hook- Gamakatsu Finesse Wide Gap (Size 1): http://bit.ly/2aKGmHM

Top Bait- Yamamoto 5" Senko: http://bit.ly/2axAmNS

Colors: Green Pumpkin Black, Green Pump/Watermelon Laminate

Affordable Bait- Yum Dinger 5": http://bit.ly/2J8nMrF

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Watermelon Red Flake

Underspin... 

Head- Cool Baits Down Under (1/4 oz): http://bit.ly/2boS7QA

Top Bait- Keitech 3.8" Fat: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Colors: Electric Shad, TW Pro Blue

Affordable Bait- Gambler Little EZ: https://bit.ly/3jmeYgM

Colors: Ghost Shad, Tennessee Shad

Finesse Football Jig... 

Top Jig- Keitech Tungsten Football (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2FDQ3o1

Colors: Green Pump, Green Pump Chart, Green Pump Black

Affordable Jig- Jewel Baits Pee Wee (7/16): https://bit.ly/2IkGi20

Colors: Touch Down, Hail Mary

Trailer- Netbait Paca Chunk (Tiny): http://bit.ly/2d8mIXx

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Summer Craw

Tubes... 

Top Tube- Big Bite Baits Tour Tube 3.5": https://bit.ly/3aU0oeU

Colors: Green Pumpkin Blue, Dark Watermelon Purple

Affordable Tube- Netbait STH 4": https://bit.ly/3aU0oeU

Colors: Dark Melon Purple, Ten Point

Head- Blade Runner Inhaler (3/16 with 2/0): https://bit.ly/2NX7nYr

Favorite Frog Combo... 

Rod- Shimano Expride 7'3" Extra Heavy: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B (XG): https://bit.ly/34HlAAk

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

Affordable Finesse Combo... 

Rod- Shimano Intenza 7' Medium: http://bit.ly/2s7kaQn

Reel- Shimano Sahara FI 2500: http://bit.ly/2XhhM43

Line- Sunline 8 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

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Big Worms For Summer Bass - Everything You Need To Know!

Bass love eating big worms! It doesn't matter if they're Texas-rigged, Carolina-rigged, or fished on a shaky head; bass can't resist them. Best of all, you can fish them on gear you already own! Come along as we take an in-depth look at the different styles of plastic worms and how to apply them to your bass fishing this Summer. 

If you've ever stood back and looked at the worms on the wall of a tackle shop you know just how overwhelming it can be! Where do you start? Why are there so many different tails? And what are all these different colors for?! Don't worry, its really not that complicated. Even with hundreds of worms on the pegs you can narrow it down to just a handful of shapes, a couple key rigs, and a few colors. In a few short minutes you'll be prepared to throw big worms with confidence. 

Below you'll find links to our favorite worms from all the different brands. We've included color recommendations for each worm and favorite rigging options as well. The links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. We've also included links to our favorite rod/reel combos at different budgets for throwing these bigger worms. 

STRAIGHT TAIL WORMS...

-NetBait T-Mac 6.5" Worm: http://bit.ly/2jndwj9

Colors- Bama Bug, Green Pumpkin, Junebug

-Manns Jelly Worm: http://bit.ly/2aFOwhe

Colors- Grape, BlackBerry

-Strike King 8" Bull Worm: http://bit.ly/2Iqhy3w

Colors- TW Green Pumpkin, Bama Bug, JuneBug

-Magnum Baits Wormser: https://bit.ly/2XM1naf

Colors- Delta Dark Purple, Green Pumpkin, PNW

RIBBON TAIL WORMS... 

-Zoom Ol Monster 10.5": http://bit.ly/2adPtjs

Colors: Junebug, Blue Fleck

-Zoom Ol Monster 12.5": http://bit.ly/2P5QZbq

Colors: Blue Fleck, Junebug, Red Bug

-Netbait C-Mac: https://bit.ly/2OxtIzR

Colors: Junebug, Plum, Green Pumpkin

-13 Fishing Big Squirm: https://bit.ly/3gO8KI2

Colors: BlueBerry Yum Yum, Witches Brew

-Berkley Powerbait 10" Power Worm: http://bit.ly/2cxomPX

Colors: Blue Fleck, Green pumpkin

WACKY WORMS... 

-Magnum Baits 10" Stick Bait: http://bit.ly/2KBhPWU

Colors: Junebug, Green Pumpkin, PNW

SHAKY HEADS... 

-Dirty Jigs Magnum Horseshoe Head 1/2 oz: https://bit.ly/3gcYsyn

-Owner Magnum Shaky Football Head 1/2 oz: https://bit.ly/2VlgJBA

-Strike King Magnum Shaky 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2xw54pW

-Dirty Jigs Canterbury Shakey 1/4 oz: http://bit.ly/2aFOs0V

TEXAS-RIGGING COMPONENTS...

Weight- Swagger Vader Tungsten Worm Weight (3/8 - 1/2): https://bit.ly/3c28mks

Hook- 11/0 Owner Oversize Worm: http://bit.ly/2C1EZ4s

Hook- 7/0 Owner Jungle Wide Gap: http://bit.ly/2sBsR1Z

Peg- 6th Sense Peg X: http://bit.ly/2bHjowk

CAROLINA-RIGGING COMPONENTS...

Weight- Swagger Vader Tungsten Worm Weight (3/8 - 1/2): https://bit.ly/3c28mks

Swivel- Owner Micro Hyper Barrel (Size 5): https://bit.ly/3gWChyf

Hook- 11/0 Owner Oversize Worm: http://bit.ly/2C1EZ4s

Hook- 7/0 Owner Jungle Wide Gap: http://bit.ly/2sBsR1Z

HIGH-END COMBO…

Rod- Dobyns Xtasy 7'5" Heavy: http://bit.ly/36fIHCg

Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B: https://bit.ly/34HlAAk

Line- Sunline FX2 60 lb: http://bit.ly/31u57xA

Leader- Sunline FC100 Shock 20 lb: http://bit.ly/2O4UElB

OUR FAVORITE BIG WORM COMBO…

Rod- Shimano Expride 7'7" Heavy: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel- Shimano Curado 200K HG: http://bit.ly/2tHewEh

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

Leader- Sunline FC100 Shock 20 lb: http://bit.ly/2O4UElB

BUDGET BIG WORM COMBO…

Shimano SLX 7'5" Heavy: http://bit.ly/2L3wppO

Reel- Shimano SLX 150 DC HG: http://bit.ly/2LWzw2Q

Line- Power Pro 50 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 20 lb Mono: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

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