Where Do Bass Go In Fall? Beginner To Advanced (How To Catch Them)

Everything changes when the nights get cool! Overnight the fish you've been catching will begin to disappear. They’re becoming active, and as a result they’re on the move. Where are they going and how do you catch them? That’s what we’re here to help you learn. It will happen in phases and this is what you can expect… 

As we progress through Fall there are two distinct groups of bass. The Fish that go shallow will ambush baitfish around cover while the deep fish transition to hard bottom. Later, the grass will begin to die and the shallow fish will behave like their deep water counterparts, immediately moving to hard structure.

Below you'll find a breakdown of the baits we use to target both groups during Fall. We've separated them for shallower/grassy fisheries and deeper/clearer fisheries. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

SHALLOW WATER OPTIONS… 

FROG FISHING… 

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

Colors: Little Allen, Ghost

-Teckel Maracker: http://bit.ly/2xlXI5s

Colors: Pearl White Bone

WALKING TOPWATER… 

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

Colors: Funky Tiger, Abalone Shad

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

Colors: American Shad, Skeleton Chartreuse

UNDERSPIN… 

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

Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl, Sexy Shad

Weedless Head- Owner Flashy Swimmer: http://bit.ly/2e8O4Y7

Exposed Head- Blade Runner Spintrix 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/29UVegz

DOUBLE FLUKE… 

Bobber Stop- VMC Sinker Stop Medium: https://bit.ly/38XLQd4

Swivel- Spro Power Swivel Size 4: http://bit.ly/2ay0p7d

Front Hook- Owner Offset Wide Gap 3/0: https://bit.ly/3Cm7Jiq

Back Hook- Owner Offset Wide Gap 4/0: https://bit.ly/3Cm7Jiq

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

CHATTERBAIT… 

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

Color: Clearwater Shad, Green Pumpkin Shad

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

Color: Ghost Minnow, Blue Gizzard, Tennessee Magic

SQUAREBILL CRANKBAIT… 

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

Colors: Abalone Shad, TS Minnow

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

Colors: Nasty Shad, Matte Shad, Honey Shad

DEEP WATER OPTIONS… 

JIGS… 

Football- Dirty Jigs Skirted 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2d0iJbd

Colors: Super Matt Brown, The Go To, Brown Craw

Trailer- R.I. Sweet Beaver: http://bit.ly/29W3RZW

Colors: Green pumpkin Red, Sprayed Grass

Finesse- Keitech Football Jig 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2FDQ3o1

Colors: Brown Purple, Green Pumpkin Black

Trailer- Z Man TRD Bugz: http://bit.ly/2oiavEE

Colors: Green pumpkin, Mud Bug

CRANKBAITS… 

-R2S TACTICAL DD 75: http://bit.ly/37dclbX

Colors: Mirrored Minnow, DD Minnow, Ghost Minnow

-Megabass Deep Six: http://bit.ly/2A3clKP

Colors: MB Gizzard, Ito Wakasagi

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

Colors: Green Gizzard Shad, Sexy Blue Back Herring

UNDERSPINS… 

Head- CoolBaits Down Under 1/8 oz: http://bit.ly/2boS7QA

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

Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

JERKBAIT… 

-Megabass Vision 110: http://bit.ly/2j31TKb

Colors: GP Pro Blue, HT-Ito Tennessee Shad, Mat Shad

-Megabass Vision 110+1: http://bit.ly/2iGYOCX

Colors: GP Pro Blue, HT-Ito Tennessee Shad, Mat Shad

GLIDE BAIT… 

-River2Sea S Waver 168: http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh

Colors: TW Phantom Trout, Light Trout, Bluegill

-G Ratt Sneaky Pete: http://bit.ly/2RYCPFe

Colors: Gizzard Shad, Hitch

SPOONS… 

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

Colors: Blueback HD, Shattered Glass Silver Scale

-Blade Runner 1 3/4 oz: http://bit.ly/2aKVLlG

Colors: UV Fried Chicken, UV Sierra, UV Morning Dawn

-Damiki Axe Blade: http://bit.ly/2w2uB9t

Colors: Black Holo, Holo Ayu

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

ALL-AROUND COMBO… 

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

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

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

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

JERKBAIT COMBO… 

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

Reel- Shimano Aldebaran MGL (HG): http://bit.ly/2fdX1Uy

Line- Sunline 10 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

BUDGET ALL-AROUND COMBO…

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

Reel- Shimano SLX XT 150 HG: http://bit.ly/2BRTYL8

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

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Backwater Exploring On The South Delta! Tidal Fishery Tricks!

Come along as we explore the forgotten South Delta! Trailering overland with a stranger, navigating through hyacinth-choked canals, and catching fish is all part of a day deep in the extreme Southern reaches of the California Delta. There's a reason most anglers don't venture this far South, but today we're with Matt Leverich and he knows how to navigate the maze. 

We ventured out on the water planning to "junk fish" our way through the South Delta. As the sun got overhead we found a strong frog bite but in true Delta fashion, it wouldn't last long. Soon the tide was out and the winds came in and we were forced to adapt. The day ended with one of the most incredible flurries of juvenile striper and largemouth I've ever seen on this fishery. We included a small fraction of the catches as dozens upon dozens of fish bit cast after cast for over an hour!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and equipment we used throughout the day. We've included our exact combos, bait sizes, colors, etc... to help you be more successful on your next trip. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of the items. 

FROGS...

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

Color: Little Allen

-LiveTarget 65T Frog: http://bit.ly/2Q40BAk

Color: Emerald Brown

TOPWATER... 

-Evergreen SB 125: http://bit.ly/2zIkqUH

Color: Morizo Pink

WEEDLESS SWIMBAIT... 

Bait- Gambler Big EZ: https://bit.ly/3axLYRV

Color: Gold Rush

Hook- Owner Flashy Swimmer 5/0: http://bit.ly/2e8O4Y7

EXPOSED SWIMBAIT... 

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

Color: Crystal Shad

Hook- Matt Allen Swimbait Head 1/4 oz: http://bit.ly/29RrTYN

UNDERSPIN... 

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

Color: Ghost Rainbow

Hook- Hog Farmer War Pig 3/8 oz: http://bit.ly/2pcQnRP

LEVERICH'S FROG COMBO...

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

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

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

MATT'S HEAVY DUTY TRAVEL COMBO... 

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

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

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

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

MATT'S ALL AROUND TRAVEL COMBO...

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

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

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

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

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Top 5 Baits For October Bass Fishing!

October is a great month in bass fishing! Fall bass fishing is in full swing and bass are feeding on shad and small baitfish. If you're not taking advantage of the Fall fishing you'll be singing the blues when Winter rolls around so get out there and catch those fish! Today we're covering the top 5 baits (its more like 15) to help you catch fish in October. 

If you're fishing in October and don't have a topwater tied on, you've already screwed up. Rule #1... Don't leave home without a walking topwater bait! There are some other great ways to catch fish as well but nothing is as exciting as topwater strike! Of course there are times they don't want to eat it and that's where these other lures come into play. Some fish will move shallow, others will move deep, but we've got baits that will help you target these fish no matter where they hide. 

Below you'll find links to all the baits discussed in the video. We've included our favorite sizes and colors for each model as well as any rigging components you'll need. We've also included a couple of our favorite rod and reel combos to help cover the bases for this style of fishing. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

WALKING TOPWATER...

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

Colors: Funky Tiger, Abalone Shad

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

Colors: Okie Shad, Lake Fork Shad

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

Colors: American Shad, Skeleton Chartreuse

POPPER... 

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

Colors: Black Holo, Spayu

JERKBAITS... 

-Megabass Vision 110: http://bit.ly/2j31TKb

Colors: HT Ito Tennessee Shad, MB Gizzard

-Megabass Vision 110 Jr: http://bit.ly/2OeAFBf

Colors: GP Pro Blue, HT Ito Tennessee Shad

SOFT JERKBAIT... 

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

Colors: Albino, Smokin Shad

Hook- Owner Offset Wide Gap 4/0: https://bit.ly/3Cm7Jiq

GLIDE BAIT... 

-G Ratt Sneaky Pete: http://bit.ly/2RYCPFe

Color: Gizzard Shad, Hitch

-River2Sea S-Waver 168: http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh

Color: Warden Hitch, Party Crasher

-Storm Arashi Glide: http://bit.ly/2nHdrL1

Color: Threadfin Shad

SHALLOW CRANKBAITS... 

Squarebill- River2Sea Biggie: http://bit.ly/2ahCzvo

Colors: Abalone Shad, TS Minnow

Lipless- 13 Fishing Magic Man Multi Pitch: https://bit.ly/3ABgQv8

Colors: Disco Shad, Epic Shad, Olive Crush

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

Colors: Honey Shad, Nasty Shad

Silent- Rapala Ott's Garage Slim 6: https://bit.ly/3pV1CLN

Colors: Live River Shad, Green Gizzard Shad

SPEED CRANKING... 

-R2S Tactical DD 75 Crankbait: http://bit.ly/37dclbX

Colors: Mirrored Minnow, Glass Minnow, DD Minnow

TREBLE HOOK UPGRADE... 

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

UNDERSPIN... 

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

Colors: American Shad, Pure Gill, RP Blue Pearl

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

FLUKE RIGGING VIDEO...

Fluke Fishing Tricks: https://youtu.be/Pja8h3Q3wsA

TOPWATER COMBO... 

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

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

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

BUDGET TOPWATER COMBO... 

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

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

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

SPEED CRANKING COMBO... 

Rod- G Loomis IMX Pro 906 CBR (7'6" MH): http://bit.ly/2og0BmK

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

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

BUDGET SPEED CRANKING COMBO... 

Rod- St. Croix Mojo Glass 7'4" Medium heavy: https://bit.ly/2YIxLy5

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

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

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Packing For A Fishing Trip (How To Pack Fishing Tackle) - TRAVEL TIPS

Whether you're going down the road to climb on a friend's boat, or headed around the globe to an exotic destination, packing tackle is a pain! We've developed a system now that makes it much easier to grab our tackle and go, no matter the destination. If you've ever wondered what we pack when we head out on the road, today we're taking a look. 

There will be some deviation in tackle depending on location but the basics remain the same. We have a basic set of terminal (hooks, weights, jigheads) that always travel with us, and some specific hard baits and soft baits that go on every trip. As an example, its always wise to have a Senko or a Chatterbait in your box. With that in mind, we've developed a packing list of sorts, of our favorite travel gear. 

In addition to baits and terminal we rely on travel rods to catch fish wherever we go. We have chosen each of these rods for a specific purpose and would recommend them without hesitation. The key to traveling is using the strongest rods you can afford (strength beats sensitivity during travel) because if you break a rod deep in the mountains or across an ocean there probably isn't going to be a replacement. 

Below you'll find links to the exact rods, reels, and baits we rely on. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

MATT'S COMBOS

All-Around Combo... 

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

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

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

Power Combo... 

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

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

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

Frog Rod/Power Combo... 

Rod- BPM Custom 7'3" XH: Instagram BPM_Custom_Rods

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

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

Swimbait/Punch Combo... 

Rod- St. Croix Legend Trek 7'6" Heavy: Discontinued

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

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

Spinning... 

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

Reel- Shimano Vanford 2500: https://bit.ly/2gu84t7

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

TRAVEL CASES... 

Full-Length Rods- PLANO Airline Case: http://bit.ly/2GbEKnM

Travel Rods- Telescoping Art Tube: Amazon

TACKLE BAG/BOXES... 

Tackle Bag- Plano Z-Series 3700: https://bit.ly/3l8iyh9

Terminal- Plano EDGE 3700 Terminal Box: https://bit.ly/2SuzhOm

Hard Baits- Plano Edge 3700: http://bit.ly/2t3uHMR

Soft Baits- Bass Mafia Money Bag: http://bit.ly/2P059cO

MUST HAVE TERMINAL TACKLE... 

-Dirty Jigs Guppy head 1/0: http://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

-Matt Allen Swimbait Head 3/8 oz: http://bit.ly/29RrTYN

-Owner Mosquito Light Size 1 - 1/0: http://bit.ly/2zQVKx3

-Gamakatsu EWG Superline 3/0 - 5/0: http://bit.ly/2ac92XG

-Tungsten Dropshot Weight 3/16 oz: http://bit.ly/2UY7cgx

-Tungsten Texas Rig Weight 1/4 oz - 1 oz: http://bit.ly/2NjDYtV

-Owner Flashy Swimmer 5/0: http://bit.ly/2e8O4Y7

-Dirty Jigs Canterbury Shaky Head 1/8 oz: http://bit.ly/2aFOs0V

-Ned Flanders Head 1/10 oz: http://bit.ly/2KcIB6M

MUST HAVE HARD/WIRE BAITS... 

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

Jig- Dirty Pitchin' 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2amL3of

Squarebill- Lucky Craft 2.5: http://bit.ly/2BGxKPa

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

Deep Crank- Azuma Z Boss 20: http://bit.ly/2poLKUC

Lipless- Cotton Cordell Super Spot: http://bit.ly/2y3K210

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

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

Glidebait- River2Sea S-Waver 168: http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh

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

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

MUST HAVE SOFT BAITS... 

Stick- Yamamoto Senko 5" and 6": http://bit.ly/2axAmNS

Jig Trailer- RI Sweet Beaver: http://bit.ly/29W3RZW

Chatterbait Trailer- HF Spunk Shad 4.5: http://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

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

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

Dropshot- Big Bite Smallie Smasher: http://bit.ly/2ZpCOCY

Tube- STH Finesse Tube: https://bit.ly/3aU0oeU

Swimbait- Keitech 2.8/4.8 Fat: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Swimbait- Gambler Big EZ: https://bit.ly/3axLYRV

Swimbait- SG Bluegill 4" Pulse Tail RTF: https://bit.ly/2xx1zjH

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