Crankbait Tricks For Late Summer And Early Fall!

Crankbaits are great in the Late Summer and Early Fall! Today we're going to show you the 4 styles that work the best and how to apply them to your fishing. From speed cranking, to ultra-shallow water, to the deepest depths, we can help you catch more fish with crankbaits in the coming weeks!

The transition from Summer to Fall happens overnight. As night time temperatures begin to fade a sudden change happens in your lake. Fish instantly turn their attention to hard structure and baitfish. The crankbait is a great choice to catch fish as this transition happens. With 1000s of crankbaits hanging on store shelves, it can be really overwhelming to know where to start. Luckily, we've identified 4 key styles and some basic colors that will make all the difference!

Below you'll find links to every bait Matt discussed in the video. We've included the exact models, favorite colors, as well as some of the gear the guys use to fish these baits consistently. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

SHALLOW CRANKBAITS... 

SPRO Baby Fat John 50: http://bit.ly/2V03giW

Colors: Matte Shad, Honey Shad, Nasty Shad

-Rapala BX Brat: http://bit.ly/2qFBMiR

Colors: Change Up, Silver, Pearl Grey Shiner

-Spro Fat John 60: http://bit.ly/2D5trKB

Colors: Chrome Olive, Matte Shad, Spooky Nasty

DEEP DIVING CRANKBAITS... 

-Strike King 10XD: http://bit.ly/2gHT4F0

Colors: Gizzard Shad, Sexy Shad, Sexy Blue Back Herring

-Azuma Z Boss (22, 24, 25): http://bit.ly/2poLKUC

Colors: Grand Shad, Gold Digger, Goldie Lox

SPEED CRANKING... 

-River2Sea Tactical DD 75: http://bit.ly/37dclbX

Colors: Glass Minnow, Mirrored Minnow, DD Minnow

-Megabass Deep X 300: http://bit.ly/2sSQHpt

Colors: MB Gizzard, PM Kisyu Ayu, Sexy Ayu

LIPLESS CRANKBAITS... 

-Lucky Craft LV-500: http://bit.ly/2aAUUbd

Colors: Ghost Minnow, American Shad, BP Golden Shiner

-Jackall TN-70: http://bit.ly/2lqAwjh

Colors: Ghost Minnow, Scale Minnow, Super Shad

SPEED CRANKING COMBO... 

Rod- G Loomis IMX Pro 906 CBR: http://bit.ly/2og0BmK

Reel- Shimano Bantam MGL XG: http://bit.ly/2H44yjG

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

LIPLESS CRANKBAIT COMBO... 

Rod- G Loomis IMX Pro 845 CBR: http://bit.ly/2og0BmK

Reel- Shimano Bantam 150 XG: http://bit.ly/2H44yjG

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

Leader- Sunline FC-100 Shock Leader 16 lb: http://bit.ly/2O4UElB

BUDGET ALL-AROUND CRANKBAIT COMBO...

Rod- Dobyns Fury 705 CB (7' Med Heavy Cranking): http://bit.ly/2bGvlVV

Reel- Shimano SLX HG: http://bit.ly/2NfdOnk

Line- Sunline Assassin Fluorocarbon 15 lb: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

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Fall Transition - Where Do The Bass Go? ( And How To Catch Them )

Fall transition comes much earlier than most anglers realize. If your fish are disappearing, your transition has already begun! Don't get left behind this year! Let us show you exactly where the bass are headed, and exactly how to catch them!

The Fall transition is incredibly confusing for bass fishermen because it happens despite the day time temperatures staying the same. This particular transition is triggered by night time temperatures and length of day. As soon as your nights begin to cool off, your bass will be on the move. Seemingly overnight the fish will school up and start chasing bait. 

Don't be caught off guard this year! As soon as the night time temperatures drop, start making adjustments. Focus your time on large flats, backwater shallows, and coves where bass can corral baitfish. This is an amazing time of year with huge schools of bass aggressively chasing smaller minnows, but only if you know where to look. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits we discussed in the video. We've included our favorite sizes, colors, as well as the gear to fish them effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

SHALLOW CRANKBAITS... 

Rattle- River2Sea Biggie Poppa: http://bit.ly/2ahCzvo

Colors: Abalone Shad, Gizzard Shad, Cold Blooded

Silent- Lucky Craft 1.5: http://bit.ly/2BGxKPa

Colors: Golden Shiner, TO Craw, Ghost Minnow

Hybrid- 13 Fishing Jabber Jaw: https://bit.ly/3z7hVdH

Colors: Day Old Guac, MudBug Punch, Lucky Charms

CRANKBAIT HOOK UPGRADE... 

-VMC Bladed Treble: http://bit.ly/2oqWODi

TOPWATER... 

Frog- Bully Wa 55: http://bit.ly/2axyR2a

Colors: Little Allen, Ghost, Dirty White

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

Colors: Bone, Phantom Shad

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

Colors: Black Holo, Phantom, Spayu

CHATTERBAIT... 

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

Colors: Green Pumpkin Shad, Ghost Green Gizzard

Trailer- Hog Farmer Spunk Shad 4.5: http://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Colors: Blue Gizzard, Ghost Minnow, Crystal Shad

SOFT JERKBAIT... 

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

Colors: Smokin Shad, Electric Shad

Hook- Owner Twist lock 3/0: http://bit.ly/2cYZ3rM

DEEP DIVING CRANKBAIT... 

-Strike King 10XD: http://bit.ly/2gHT4F0

Colors: Powder Blue Chartreuse, Delta Red, Green Gizzard

-Megabass Big M 7.5: https://bit.ly/2yHmm4R

Colors: Green Craw, Ghost Ayu, Sexy French Pearl

-R2S Tactical DD75: http://bit.ly/37dclbX

Colors: Green Pumpkin Craw, Ghost Minnow, Mirrored Minnow

-Rapala DT 16: http://bit.ly/2BL0UYl

Colors: Green Gizzard, Live River, Rusty

SPOONS/TAIL SPINS/BLADES... 

-Nichols Lake Fork Flutter 1 1/8 oz: http://bit.ly/2ICAGKL

Colors: Blue Shad, Purple Threadfin, Silver Chrome

-Jackall Deracoup: http://bit.ly/2p8X4b0

Colors: Clear Shad, Dera Shad, Silver

-Damiki Vault 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2rnO7e2

Colors: Black Holo, Spot Black, Real Shad

SOFT JERKBAIT/CHATTERBAIT COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Curado 7'5" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

Reel- Shimano Curado DC 150 HG: http://bit.ly/2yHtsp4

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

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

SHALLOW CRANKBAIT COMBO... 

Rod- G Loomis IMX Pro 845 CBR: http://bit.ly/2og0BmK

Reel- Shimano Bantam 150 XG: http://bit.ly/2H44yjG

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

BUDGET TOPWATER/TAIL SPIN/BLADE COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano SLX 6'10" Medium: http://bit.ly/2L3wppO

Reel- Shimano SLX HG: http://bit.ly/2NfdOnk

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

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

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... 

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Catching BIG BASS On Clearlake! + Frog Fishing Tips For Beginners!

Matt returns to Clearlake! Its been a year but you wouldn't know it because the BIG Bass start biting right away!! He's fishing with his dad and brother, targeting fish with a frog, chatterbait, and assorted topwater lures. You're not going to want to miss this slugfest!

In the midst of hammering quality fish Matt stops and shares a few frog fishing tricks to help you become a successful frog fisherman overnight. If you've struggled to hook your fish, keep them pinned, or just plain haven't got the "feel" of frog fishing, he's talking to you. You can quit struggling right now if you pay attention to how he adapts the frogs and the equipment to the specific angler. 

Below you'll find links to all the baits the guys were using in today's video. We'll also include links to some of Matt's travel rods, the frog rods he recommended, as well as specific sizes and colors you'll need to help choose the right from for your next fishing trip. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

TODAY'S BAITS

Chatterbait... 

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

Color: Green Pumpkin Shad

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

Color: Crystal Shad

Swimbait... 

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

Color: Ghost Shad

Hook- Owner Flashy Swimmer 3/0: http://bit.ly/2e8O4Y7

Frogs... 

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

Color: Ghost

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

Colors: Pine Frogs, Grey Ghost

-Jackall Kaera Frog: http://bit.ly/2Fz6SA3

Color: Glitter Hasu

OUR 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

FROG COMBO FOR SMALLER ANGLERS... 

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

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

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

BUDGET FROG COMBO... 

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

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

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

TRAVEL RODS

Chatterbait/Topwater Combo... 

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

Jig/Swimbait Combo...

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

RELATED VIDEO... 

Matt and Ross England Fish Clearlake: https://youtu.be/ZX9NTot0D2I

WANT TACTICALBASSIN GEAR?  

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Fishing Kayak Put To The Test! 10 Miles Of Fishing In One Day!

Today was a marathon! Tim knew he'd be covering some serious water to reach his first spot but had no idea he'd cover 10 miles with a rod in hand before the day was done! Come along as he fishes Chickamauga, puts his Old Town Sportsman to the test, and dodges lightning bolts on the water!

Some days go exactly as planned and others turn into a marathon. We decided to share this video because it highlights the realities of bass fishing. There are good days and bad. Some days you catch giants, other days they come off at the boat. Its all a part of the sport we love and we often only focus on the good. Tim made some great decisions today, put safety first, and managed to get a few bites along the way. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and equipment he used throughout the day. We've included exact colors and sizes for your reference as well. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

TODAY'S LURES... 

Bait- Z Man JackHammer 1/2 oz: https://bit.ly/30J8L8h

Color: Green Pumpkin Shad

Trailer- Yamamoto Zako: http://bit.ly/2fKmSRp

Color: Green Pumpkin

Bait- Whopper Plopper 90: http://bit.ly/2bsPbQV

Color: Perch

Bait- Teckel Sprinker Frog: http://bit.ly/2rmnqSI

Color: Color Me

Bait- Spro Baby Fat John 50 Crank: http://bit.ly/2V03giW

Color: Matte Shad

Bait- Jackall TN-70: http://bit.ly/2lqAwjh

Colors: SG Threadfin

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

Color: Margarita Mutilator

TIM'S KAYAK... 

-Old Town Sportsman Autopilot 120: https://bit.ly/32ySIuZ

TIM'S WHOPPER PLOPPER/CRANK COMBO... 

Rod- G Loomis IMX Pro 843C MBR: http://bit.ly/2og0BmK

Reel- Daiwa Tatula Elite 7:1: http://bit.ly/2ONCBS1

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

TIM'S DROPSHOT COMBO... 

Rod- St. Croix Legend Elite 6'10" Medium: http://bit.ly/2z2qdHc

Reel- Curado 70 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2apmDJt

Line- Sunline SX1 Braid 20 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2tn8EzQ

BUDGET ALL-AROUND KAYAK COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano SLX 7' Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2mGp1Vc

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

Line- Sunline Fluorocarbon 15 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