The BEST Summer Lure Everyone FORGOT!

Don't forget these when its hot! We've all fished a tube but somehow, most anglers have forgotten. Tubes doesn't stop working when Summer rolls around but you rarely see anyone using them! If you want to show the fish something different this year, we're going to show you which tubes to use, the best way to rig them, and which retrieves will help you get bit this Summer. 

When someone talks about a tube most anglers immediately think of smallmouth bass or reservoir fishing. Almost no one adapts it for Summer fishing in grass, let alone for getting out on the ledges or deep offshore structure. The tube is one of the most adaptable soft baits with a range of effectiveness that touches trophy smallmouth and trophy largemouth alike. 

If this bait doesn't have a place in your current line up for Summer bass, its probably time to add it. Below you'll find links to the exact baits Matt discussed in the video, including favorite colors and rigging. We've also included our favorite tube rods along with some great budget options. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.


NORTHERN TUBES...

Tube- Netbait STH 2.5": https://bit.ly/3aU0oeU

Favorite Colors: Juvenile Goby, Dark Melon Gold Purple

Hook- Blade Runner Inhaler (1/0 Hook): https://bit.ly/2NX7nYr


Tube- Savage Gear 3D Goby: https://bit.ly/33QGXzy

Favorite Colors: Light Pumpkin, Brown Pumpkin, Goby

Hook- Blade Runner Inhaler (2/0 Hook): https://bit.ly/2NX7nYr


MID-COUNTRY TUBES...

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

Favorite Colors: Dark Melon Purple, Green Pumpkin, Ten Point


Tube- Big Bite Tour Tube: http://bit.ly/32e23VR

Favorite Colors: Green Pump Blue, Tilapia


MID-COUNTRY TUBE HEADS...

Standard- Bite Me Flat Eye (1/4 oz): http://bit.ly/2diyVXK

Strong- Blade Runner Inhaler (3/0 Hook): https://bit.ly/2NX7nYr

Heavy- Bite Me Big Dude (3/8 - 3/4 oz): http://bit.ly/2CV3o7S


HEAVY COVER TUBES...

Tube- Big Bite 4" Flipper Tube: https://bit.ly/3htKA6h

Favorite Colors: 1099, Tilapia, Ozark Craw

Hook- Owner Jungle Wide Gap 3/0: http://bit.ly/2sBsR1Z

Weight- Swagger Vader Tungsten 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2NjDYtV


HIGH-END TUBE COMBO #1... (Pre-Order Available)

Rod- G Loomis NRX+ 872S JWR: https://bit.ly/2dX9zjv

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

Line- Sunline SX-1 Braid (12 lb): http://bit.ly/2tn8EzQ

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


HIGH-END TUBE COMBO #2... 

Rod- St. Croix Legend Elite 7'6" Medium: http://bit.ly/2pjJWMA

Reel- Shimano Vanford 2000: https://bit.ly/2gu84t7

Line- Sunline SX-1 Braid (12 lb): http://bit.ly/2tn8EzQ

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


BUDGET TUBE COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Intenza 7'3" Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2s7kaQn

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

Line- Power Pro Braid (15 lb): http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader- Maxima Ultragreen (8 lb): http://bit.ly/2ae97J9


OUR FAVORITE HEAVY COVER FLIPPING COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Expride 7'11" Extra Heavy: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

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

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


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Top 3 Baits For Summer Bank Fishing!

Its HOT! No one wants to walk the bank catching NOTHING when its this hot! We've got a few tips that are going to make a huge difference for you this Summer! No matter where you fish, how big or small the lake, we've got a 3 bait approach that will help you get more bites so you're not stuck out there struggling to get a bite. 

When fishing from shore in Summer we use a very simple 3 bait approach. You need a bait to fish the surface, another to fish mid-column, and a third to fish along the bottom. Exactly which baits do you need? That's depends on how much grass you have in the lake. Tim has separated his recommendations (9 in total) depending on whether you have surface grass, mid-column grass, or no grass. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits Tim recommended in the video. We've included favorite colors, exact hooks for rigging, as well as a couple of our favorite bank fishing rod and reel combos. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 


GRASS BELOW SURFACE


Topwater... 

Bait- R2S Whopper Plopper 110: http://bit.ly/2bsPbQV

Favorite Colors: Phantom Shad, Bone, Loon


Mid Column... 

Bait- Zoom Super Fluke: http://bit.ly/2aqys0H

Favorite Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Smokin Shad

Hook- Gamakatsu EWG Superline 4/0: http://bit.ly/2ac92XG


On Bottom... 

Bait- Big Bite Squirrel Tail Creature: http://bit.ly/2sn1FaT

Favorite Colors: Tilapia, Watermelon Red

Hook- Canterbury Shaky 1/8 oz: http://bit.ly/2aFOs0V


MATTED GRASS


Topwater... 

Bait- Bully Wa 2 Frog 65: http://bit.ly/2axyR2a

Favorite Colors: Little Allen, TW Bluegill, Yellow Head


Mid Column... 

Bait- Zoom Super Fluke: http://bit.ly/2aqys0H

Favorite Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Smokin Shad

Hook- Gamakatsu EWG Superline 4/0: http://bit.ly/2ac92XG


On Bottom... 

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

Favorite Colors: Texas Craw, Junebug, Green Pumpkin

Hook- Canterbury Shaky 1/8 oz: http://bit.ly/2aFOs0V


NO GRASS


Topwater... 

Bait- Brabec Baby Buzzbait: https://bit.ly/3qQLAnP

Favorite Colors: Golden Shiner, Shad


Mid Column... 

Bait- S Waver 168: http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh

Favorite Colors: Light Trout, Bluegill


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

Favorite Colors: Albino Shad, Smoky Gold Clear Silver

Head- Matt Allen Swimbait Head (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/29RrTYN


On Bottom...

Bait- Dirty Jigs Pitchin 5/8 oz: http://bit.ly/2amL3of

Favorite Colors: Norcal Craw, Canterbury Craw, Go To

Trailer- Rage Chunk: http://bit.ly/2Hd4MFA

Favorite Colors: Green Pumpkin, Falcon Lake Craw


Budget Frog Combo... 

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

Reel- Shimano SLX DC (XG): http://bit.ly/2LWzw2Q

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


Budget Texas Rig/Jig Combo... 

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

Reel- Shimano SLX XT (HG): http://bit.ly/2BRTYL8

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

Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 18 lb: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9


Budget Shaky Head/Topwater Combo...

Rod- St. Croix Bass X 7'1" Medium: http://bit.ly/2r0xWAs

Reel- Shimano SLX XT (HG): http://bit.ly/2BRTYL8

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

Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9


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Running Rapids And Catching Fish - Ultra Shallow Jet Boat River Fishing!

"ITS GOING TO SPOOL ME!!" Matt yells over the sound of the rushing river! Tim can't stop laughing as he watches the chaos unfold! Come along as we break in the new jet boat and run rapids in an ultra-shallow river full of CLEAR WATER, JAGGED ROCKS and BIG FISH!  

When it comes to fishing we've got a pretty good handle on it, but when it comes to running boats in inches of water above jagged rocks in white water rapids, we're clueless! Watch the chaos unfold as we explore this river, lose our batteries, crash into rocks, and catch some fish along the way!

Below you'll find links to all the baits we had rigged for our day on the water. We've included the exact weights, sizes, and colors. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.


Matt’s Swimbait... 

Head- Dirty Jigs Guppy 1/8 oz: http://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

Bait- Keitech 2.8 Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Color: TW Pro Blue


Matt’s Crankbaits... 

-Megabass Super-Z Z2: https://bit.ly/3fsxn9G

Color: Kasumi Ito

-Rapala Countdown (Size 7): https://bit.ly/2U3PwFx

Color: Silver


Tim’s Swimbait... 

Head- Guppy Head 3/16 oz: http://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

Bait- Keitech 3.5" Easy Shiner: http://bit.ly/2bxJK6H

Color: SunGill


Tim’s Spinner... 

Bait- Blue Fox Flash Spinner: https://bit.ly/3qAVlqb

Color: Blue Shad


Matt’s Light Combo... 

Rod- Shimano Expride 6'10" Medium Light: http://bit.ly/2osaj3q

Reel- Shimano Ultegra 1000: https://bit.ly/2PeNvUH

Line- Sunline Super FC 6 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju


Matt’s Medium Combo... 

Rod- St. Croix Victory 7'1" Medium: https://bit.ly/2RPMkfV

Reel- Shimano Vanford 2500: https://bit.ly/2PDlKlB

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

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


Tim’s Light Combo... 

Rod- Shimano Zodias 7'6" Light: https://bit.ly/2jOUXAO

Reel- Shimano Vanford 2500: https://bit.ly/2PDlKlB

Line- Sunline Super FC 5 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju


Tim’s Medium Combo... 

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

Reel- Shimano Stella 2500: http://bit.ly/2U8Pkzg

Line- Sunline Super FC 6 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju


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Summer Topwater! Big Fish Can't Resist In Shallow Water!

Summer topwater is amazing! Come along on this evening session as Tim gets bit cast after cast on top! He ends up with way over 20 lbs for 5 smallmouth and a TON of BIG bites! Watch as he switches from finesse baits to topwater, then dials in an exact pattern targeting big fish around hard bottom contours. 

No matter the species of bass you're targeting, topwater should have a place in your arsenal during the Summer months. Not only is it fun to throw and exciting to see as the bass erupt on the baits, it tends to get a larger bite than many subsurface alternatives. Tim and Tonya fished this lake briefly a few days prior and caught a few quality fish but the moment Tim picked up the topwater it seemed like every fish in the lake got BIGGER!

Below you'll find links to the exact gear used in the video. From the topwater baits to colors, to rod and reel combos, we've included everything. We've even included some of our other favorite topwater walking baits. All the links go directly Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 


Today's Topwater... 


-Evergreen SB Shower Blows 105: http://bit.ly/2zIkqUH

Colors: Bone, Full Metal, Morizo Pink


-River2Sea Whopper Plopper 110: http://bit.ly/2bsPbQV

Color: Loon, Bone


Tim's Topwater Combo... 

Rod- Shimano Expride 6'8" Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

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

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


Alternate Topwater Combo... 

Rod- Shimano Zodias 7'2" Medium: https://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

Reel- Shimano Curado 70 MGL: https://bit.ly/3jdrMqa

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


Other Great topwater Walking Baits... 


-River2Sea Rover 128: http://bit.ly/2acSVea

Colors: Bone, Abalone Shad, You Know It


-Teckel Kicknocker: http://bit.ly/2nvxkoA

Colors: Pro Blue Shore, Lime Ice, Threadfin Shad


-Savage Gear Prop Walker 4": https://bit.ly/3kwBFAa

Colors: Bone, American Shad, Ghost Minnow


Budget Topwater Combo... 

Rod- St. Croix Bass X 7'1" Medium: http://bit.ly/2r0xWAs

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

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


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