Does Technology Help You Catch More Fish? Humminbird Mega 360

Live Imaging, Side Imaging, Down Imaging, Sonar, 360... there are so many options! Do you really need all this technology?! How do you choose between them? Does all this tech really help you catch more fish? Today we're taking an in-depth look at Humminbird's Mega 360 Imaging!

We've had 360 imaging on our boats for several years, and mega 360 for the past year. We've spent countless hours using the technology before we voiced our opinions. To answer the initial question, you can catch fish without ANY technology at all. However, understanding and applying these new tools to your fishing will absolutely lead to more fish catches. Mega 360 imaging is an incredible tool and one we will continue to use for many years to come. 

Are you wondering why we aren't talking about LIVE imaging yet? We will! We need more time to test this technology so we can speak with authority, rather than speculation. However, we can already say with confidence that if your budget allows, live sonar technologies and 360 imaging complement each other incredibly well. One is remarkable at identifying structure and fish positioning around structure, while the other is remarkable at helping you trigger strikes while watching the fish interact with your lure.  

360 SETTING RECOMMENDATIONS...

Sensitivity: 12 

Contrast: 14

Range: 55ft

Speed: 4

TIPS TO DIAL IN YOUR 360 IMAGING... 

-Keep your range rings turned on at all times. 

-Remember your boat icon is not to scale and adjust your cast accordingly. 

-Your clearest picture will be when the boat is stationary.

-Signal readout: brighter readouts are harder bottom than dull readouts.

-Watching the shadow behind a structure will give a clearer picture of what you're seeing. 

-The slower the unit's speed, the clearer the picture. However, you'll have a longer delay between 

 real time and what you're seeing.  

360 IMAGING...

-Humminbird Mega 360 Imaging: https://bit.ly/3oUt7oO

TIM'S DAILY ELECTRONICS... 

Trolling Motor- Minn Kota Ultrex 112: http://bit.ly/2vFQypW

Electronics- Humminbird Solix 15: https://bit.ly/35HuPRY

Anchors- Minn Kota 10' Raptor: https://bit.ly/3iMUrEJ

360- Humminbird Mega 360 Imaging: https://bit.ly/3oUt7oO

LIVE IMAGING... 

-Humminbird Mega Live (BackOrder Available): https://bit.ly/2VXoaC7

-Garmin Panoptix LiveScope System: https://bit.ly/3smfocM

-Lowrance Active Target Sonar: https://bit.ly/37Lcox8

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CLEARLAKE Fishing When Its HOT! ( Catching Bass With Ross England )

We're back!! Matt is teaming up with Ross England for a day on Clearlake and the bass are in trouble! Come along as Matt tries some Southern tricks on these Western bass and Ross goes to work with a topwater as temperatures soar up to 106 degrees! Today is full of laughs, good times, and knowledge about fishing, traveling, and Clearlake. 

When these two get in the boat, bass are going to be caught! Matt starts the day with a Scrounger and fluke, a combination that is rarely fished on Clearlake. It doesn't take long to start catching fish! Ross chips away with a Super Spook in search of a big bite, and the guys finally wrap it up with some beautiful frog fish in the afternoon. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits the guys were using and the travel gear Matt discussed in the video. We've included favorite lure colors, exact rod models, as well as any other relevant information to help you catch more fish. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

Ross England's Guide Service: http://bit.ly/2mb7DIP

SUBSURFACE BAITS...

Scrounger... 

Head- Davis Baits Shaky Fish 1/2 oz: https://bit.ly/3AT3lYv

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

Color: Rainbow Shad

Chatterbait... 

Bait- ZMan JackHammer 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2popvj6

Color: Green Pumpkin Shad

Trailer- Hog Farmer Spunk Shad: http://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Color: Crystal Shad

Tail Spin... 

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

Color: Clear Shad

TOPWATER BAITS... 

-SnagProof Bobby's Pefect Frog: https://bit.ly/3rHCOsQ

Color: Grey Ghost

-River2Sea Bully Wa 65: http://bit.ly/2axyR2a

Color: Little Allen

-Heddon Super Spook: http://bit.ly/2diThgH

Color: Okie Shad

-Booyah Pad Crasher: https://bit.ly/3CTf2iy

Color: Albino Frog

MATT'S TRAVEL COMBOS...

Spinning Combo (Shaky Head/Finesse)... 

Rod- Megabass Triza - Ageha: https://bit.ly/3g5fSiF

Reel- Shimano Intenza 2500: https://bit.ly/2nfApml

Line- Sufix 131 Braid 20 lb: https://bit.ly/314VoyF

Casting Combo #1 (Scrounger/Chatterbait)...

Rod- Megabass Triza - Stym Palides: https://bit.ly/2Glg3au

Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B (XG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

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

Casting Combo #2 (Jigs/Worms/Swimbait)... 

Rod- Megabass Triza - Dragoon: https://bit.ly/2Glg3au

Reel- Shimano Curado 150 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2TQHwrP

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

Casting Combo #3 (Swimbaits/Flipping)... 

Rod- St. Croix Legend Trek (Discontinued)

Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

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

Casting Combo #4 (Frogs)... 

Rod- BPM Custom Rods 7'3" XH Travel: Contact Via Instagram

Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

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

TRADITIONAL COMBO…

Favorite Frog Combo…

Rod- Shimano Expride 7'3" XH: 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

WANT TACTICALBASSIN GEAR? 

We have a variety of apparel items and custom lure designs available! Everything from hats, to hoodies, to crankbaits! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

TacticalBassin Apparel and Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

How To Fish A Shaky Head - Everything You Need To Know! (Beginner To Advanced)

Every bass fisherman should know how to fish a shaky head. We're going to give you the beginner basics, as well as some very advanced information on head shapes, line ties, worms, and creatures. Whether you're a brand new angler or a tournament pro, there is information here that will help you catch more fish!

If you just want to catch a few fish on a shakey head, a basic head and a 6" straight tail worm will almost always get the job done. But if you're ready to jump down the rabbit hole with us, we look at 4 factors when choosing our heads. The head style,  the hook brand (and shape), the keeper system, and the line tie. When it comes to baits we look at bait size, color, tail shape, and ability to float. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and heads discussed in the video. We've included sizes, exact color recommendations, and any other pertinent information to help you make your best selections. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

IF YOU ONLY WANT ONE... 

Worm- Roboworm Fat 6" Straight: http://bit.ly/2awYSxM

Color: Green Pumpkin Neon

Head- Dirty Jigs Stand Up Finesse 1/8 oz: https://bit.ly/3fUYNby

Color: Green Pumpkin

FAVORITE HEADS BY SITUATION...

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

Do Everything- Stand Up Finesse Head 3/16 oz: https://bit.ly/3fUYNby

Offshore Structure- Owner Shaky Ultrahead 1/4 oz: http://bit.ly/2iofJdg

SPECIALTY HEADS...

Exposed Hook- Picasso Rhino Head 1/4 oz: https://bit.ly/3CM8J0t

Tungsten- Swagger Tungsten Shaky 3/16 oz: https://bit.ly/3AH6fyk

MAGNUM HEADS BY SITUATION... 

Mag Worms In Cover- Strike King Mag Jig 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2xw54pW

Mag Worms In Open- Hog Farmer Mag Shaky 1/2 oz: https://bit.ly/2Ylm79I

STRAIGHT TAIL WORMS... 

-Roboworm 6" Straight Tail: http://bit.ly/2asZyH3

Colors: Green pumpkin Neon, MMIII, Oxblood Light Red

-Roboworm 6" Fat Straight Tail: http://bit.ly/2awYSxM

Colors: Green Pumpkin Neon, MMIII, Oxblood Light Red

-Big Bite Squirrel Tail Worm: https://bit.ly/3c7I9Ui

Colors: Green Pumpkin, June Bug Red, Tilapia

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

Colors: Junebug, Green Pumpkin, Texas Craw

-Magnum Baits Wormser 6": https://bit.ly/2XM1naf

Colors: PNW, Delta Dark Purple, Green Pumpkin

MAGNUM WORMS... 

-Magnum Baits Wormser 8.5": https://bit.ly/2XM1naf

Colors: Oxblood, Delta Dark Purple, Green Pumpkin

-Yum Might Worm: https://bit.ly/2Yajojh

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Junebug, Red Bug

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

Colors: Junebug, TW Green Pumpkin

-Strike King 10" Bull Worm: http://bit.ly/2IVzvuS

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Junebug

CREATURE BAITS...

-Big Bite Baits Flying Squirrel: http://bit.ly/2sn1FaT

Colors: Tilapia, Green Pumpkin

-Missile Baits D Stroyer: http://bit.ly/2QiTTrM

Colors: Super Bug, GP3

BAIT KNOCKERS... 

-Strikezone Pocket Knocker: http://bit.ly/2csyRVT

-Strikezone Magnum Pocket Knocker: https://bit.ly/3xPivLl

HIGH-END SHAKY COMBO...

Rod- St. Croix Legend Elite 7' Medium: http://bit.ly/2r3Wskp

Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL (HG): http://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

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

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

MAGNUM SHAKY COMBO...

Rod- Shimano Zodias 7'5" heavy: https://bit.ly/3aeQbYW

Reel- Shimano Curado 150 DC (HG): http://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

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

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

BUDGET SHAKY HEAD COMBO...

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

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

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

WANT TACTICALBASSIN GEAR?

We have a variety of apparel items and custom lure designs available! Everything from hats, to hoodies, to crankbaits! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

TacticalBassin Apparel and Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

Night Fishing Tips That Matter! ( Beginner AND Advanced )

Get out of the heat and catch bigger bass! Summer night fishing is so much fun! If you're tired of getting beat up by the sun and grinding it out in the heat, it might be time for you to hit the lake in the dark. Today we're covering everything from the basics on equipment to advanced tricks to get bites in every moon phase. 

Once you're used to the darkness, night fishing is easier than fishing in the day. Most nights the fishing is very good, though it will take some time to learn the fine details. If you want to be consistent, we've got some tips that will save you years of trial of error. We're covering everything from which moon phase for different water clarities, to how much weight you should use to stay connected to your jig in the dark. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits we discussed in the video. We've included our favorite weights, favorite colors, rigging components, and some of the gear we use to consistently catch fish. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

BIG WORMS... 

-Zoom Ol' Monster 10" Worm: http://bit.ly/2adPtjs

Colors: Junebug Red, Candy Bug, Black Emerald

-Netbait C-Mac 11" and 15" Worm: https://bit.ly/2OxtIzR

Colors: Junebug, Black Blue Flake, Green Pumpkin

WORM RIGGING... 

Hook- Owner Jungle Wide Gap 5/0: http://bit.ly/2sBsR1Z

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

Weight Stop- VMC Sinker Stops: https://bit.ly/38XLQd4

JIG... 

-Dirty Jigs No-Jack Flippin' (1/2 - 3/4 oz): http://bit.ly/2fx8YBI

Colors: Molting Craw, Pay Day, Go To

JIG TRAILERS... 

-Reaction Innovations Kinky Beaver: http://bit.ly/2XQ1kJ1

Colors: Hematoma, Tramp Stamp

-Netbait Paca Chunk Sr: http://bit.ly/2d8mIXx

Colors: Black Blue Flk, Green Pumpkin

SWIM JIG/TRAILER... 

-California Swim Jig (1/2 - 3/4 oz): http://bit.ly/2auXfmx

Colors: Citrus Shad, Crappie, Tactical Shad, Bluegill

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

Colors: Chartreuse Back Pearl, French Pearl, Green Pumpkin

SPINNERBAITS... 

-Blade Runner Double Willow: http://bit.ly/2ShreWf

Colors: Pearl, Chart Shad, Delta Craw

-Terminator P-1 Pro Painted Blades: https://bit.ly/36B34vN

Colors: Nashville Sexy, Silver Shiner

-War Eagle Painted Blade 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2GOfpOF

Color: Coleslaw

CHATTERBAIT... 

-Evergreen JackHammer 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2popvj6

Colors: Bruised Green Pumpkin, Green Shad, White

Trailer- Hog Farmer Spunk Shad 5.5: http://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Colors: Albino, Electric Blue, Green Pumpkin Magic

DEEP DIVING CRANKBAIT... 

-Strike King 6XD: http://bit.ly/2ery44M

Colors: Chart Blue Back Splatterback, Orange Bream, Blue Gizzard

-Norman DD22: http://bit.ly/2LKB37w

Colors: Chili Bowl, Chart/Blue, Lavender Shad

TOPWATER…

-Whopper Plopper 130: http://bit.ly/2a7ipHL

Colors: Loon, Bone

-Jackall Pompadour: https://bit.ly/3hxLgHK

Colors: Yellow Frog, Black, Bone

-Megabass I-Wing 135: https://bit.ly/3wvab2U

Colors: Rat Walker, White Python

-Bucca Bull Shad Wake: http://bit.ly/2yceVRt

Colors: Bone, Gizzard Shad

-PB Rat 2-Piece: https://bit.ly/2OKJZBH

Colors: Black, White Black

FAVORITE NIGHT FISHING COMBO... 

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

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

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

"BANG FOR THE BUCK" NIGHT FISHING COMBO... 

Rod- Dobyns Fury 7'3" Mag Heavy (736): http://bit.ly/2bGvlVV

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

Line- Power Pro 65 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

WANT TACTICALBASSIN GEAR?  

We have a variety of apparel items and custom lure designs available! Everything from hats, to hoodies, to crankbaits! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

TacticalBassin Apparel and Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz