Where Do Bass Go In Summer?? (And Tricks To Catch Them)

Summer fishing is amazing! As temperatures rise, bass follow very predictable patterns. Once you know where to find them, its easy to consistently catch fish! Even when Summer temperatures are at their highest, bass can be caught in these key locations. Quit struggling in the heat and start catching fish! Let us show you where they are!

If you don't know where to look, Summer can be overwhelming. The bass have separated into two distinct schools. The first goes shallow into cover and the second heads out to main lake structures. The shallow fish are fun because you can target them with a variety of power fishing techniques, our favorite are frogging and flipping. The fish on outside structures group up around current when available and hard bottom when the water is calm. These fish can be caught on wobble heads, crankbaits, worms, jigs, and a variety of other lures. 

Below you'll find links to our other in-depth videos on the subject, as well as the key baits we fish with this time of year. We've also included details on size and color for each lure, as well as some great budget-friendly rod and reel combos for fishing these baits affectively. 

RELATED VIDEOS... 

Top 5 Baits For June Bass Fishing (2022): https://youtu.be/_nuMNoCoteU

Top 5 Baits For July Bass Fishing (2021): https://youtu.be/8yrAQlKvG2E

Fishing Swing Head Jigs: https://youtu.be/gc30nnOrdt4

SHAKEY HEAD WORMS... 

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

Colors: Junebug, Black Grape, Bama Bug

-Zoom Swamp Crawler: http://bit.ly/2arWoA8

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Junebug, Watermelon Seed

SHAKEY HEAD... 

-Dirty Jigs Canterbury (3/16 oz): http://bit.ly/2aFOs0V

WOBBLE HEAD... 

Head- Dirty Jigs Pivot Point Football (1/2 oz with 4/0): http://bit.ly/2jOY1Ns

Bait- XZone Lures Adrenaline Craw (Junebug): https://bit.ly/3ebTO5h

TEXAS RIGGED CREATURE BAIT... 

-Netbait 4" Paca Slim: http://bit.ly/2M5cuGF

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Black Shadow Flare, Okeechobee Craw

TEXAS-RIG COMPONENTS... 

Hook- Owner 4/0 All Purpose Soft Bait: https://bit.ly/2QbbdRW

Weight- Swagger Vader Flippin: http://bit.ly/2NjDYtV

SENKO (WACKY RIG)... 

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

Colors: Natural Shad, Baby Bass, Green Pumpkin Black Flake

Hook- Gamakatsu 1/0 Finesse Wide Gap: http://bit.ly/2aKGmHM

TOPWATER... 

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

Color: Little Allen

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

Colors: Secret Gill, Mat Shad

CRANKBAITS... 

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

Colors: Chartreuse Sexy Shad, Powder Blue Back Chart

-Azuma Z Boss 22: http://bit.ly/2poLKUC

Colors: Grand Shad, Goldie Lox, Gizzard Blue Green 

BUDGET SHAKY HEAD COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Intenza 6'10" Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2QADLTq

Reel- Shimano SLX 150 (HG): http://bit.ly/2NfdOnk

Line- Sunline Super FC (12 lb): http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BUDGET WOBBLE HEAD COMBO... 

Rod- St. Croix Bass X 7'4" Heavy Fast: http://bit.ly/2r0xWAs

Reel- Shimano SLX 150 (HG): http://bit.ly/2NfdOnk

Line- Sunline FC 17 lb: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

BUDGET CRANKBAIT COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Intenza 7'6" Medium Heavy Glass: http://bit.ly/2QADLTq

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

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

BUDGET FROG COMBO... 

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

Reel- Shimano SLX 150 (HG): http://bit.ly/2NfdOnk

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

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Finesse Underspin Swimbaits For Summer Bass!

Come along for an evening on the Tennessee River with Tim and Josiah. The guys are targeting schooling fish with a variety of baits before finally keying in on an underspin. Once they pick up the under spin, its like a light switch flipped and bass start coming into the boat right and left!

We all know the power of swimbaits, especially small swimbaits, when it comes to targeting schooling fish. But taking it a step further, an underspin with its increased flash and vibration, is amazing at drawing bass' attention away from schools of baitfish. That little blade can be the difference between catching a few fish, and having an amazing time on the water. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear the guys were using. We've also included details about the sizes of the heads and exact bait colors we use for schooling fish. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

UNDERSPINS... 

-Gamakatsu Underspin Head (1/4 oz): https://bit.ly/3Hhy6cU

-Owner Flashy Swimmer Willow (3/16, 3/0): http://bit.ly/2e8O4Y7

SWIMBAITS...

-Keitech 3.3" Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

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

Colors: Crystal Shad, Electric Shad

TOPWATER... 

-Shimano World Pop: https://bit.ly/3sSjJpI

Colors: N Smelt, Chart SV

-River2Sea Whopper Plopper 90: http://bit.ly/2bsPbQV

Colors: Loon, Bone

-Jackall Gavacho Frog: http://bit.ly/2L7KsWS

Color: Chart Strike Gill

TIM'S UNDERSPIN CASTING COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Expride B 6'10" Medium: https://bit.ly/32IrXqE

Reel- Shimano Aldebaran 50 MGL (HG): http://bit.ly/2fdX1Uy

Line- Sunline Super FC 10 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

JOSIAH'S UNDERSPIN SPINNING COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Expride B 7'2" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/3AFcaFF 

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

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

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

BUDGET-FRIENDLY UNDERSPIN COMBO... 

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

Reel- Shimano SLX 150 (HG): http://bit.ly/2NfdOnk

Line- Sunline FC 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

Swinging Jigs For Summer Bass! (Everything You Need To Know)

This is the EASIEST way to catch BIGGER bass as we transition into Summer! The Swing head jig has been forgotten by most anglers but its still catching big fish! This technique is easy to do, won't require new gear, and it will work on your lake. Its time to set your old Summer patterns aside and try something completely different!

The swinging jig is incredibly simple! All you do is pair the free swinging head with your favorite bait, let it hit bottom, and start a moderate retrieve. As you swim it along the bottom the bait will bump along, deflecting off cover, and drawing reaction strikes from the bass. While this technique can be done with swimbaits, worms, and creature baits, our best results have consistently come with creature baits. 

When it comes to baits, there are endless options that can be rigged on these heads. However, we've found very specific baits that consistently get bigger bites. Below you'll find links to those exact baits, as well as the heads and gear we use to fish them. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

IF YOU COULD ONLY HAVE ONE…

Head- Dirty Jigs Pivot Point Football (1/2 oz with 4/0): http://bit.ly/2jOY1Ns

Bait- XZone Lures Adrenaline Craw (Junebug): https://bit.ly/3ebTO5h

FAVORITE HEADS…

Lead- Dirty Jigs Pivot Point Football Head: http://bit.ly/2jOY1Ns

Common Sizes: 1/2 oz 4/0 Hook, 3/4 oz 5/0 Hook

Tungsten- Swagger Tungsten Swinging Football: http://bit.ly/2MmBuur

Common Sizes: 1/2 oz 3/0 Hook, 3/4 oz 5/0 Hook, 1 oz 5/0 Hook

FULL-SIZE CREATURE BAITS…

-Zoom Z-Craw: http://bit.ly/2vW7Jo5

Colors: Junebug, Green Pumpkin, Watermelon Red

-XZone Adrenaline Craw 4.25: https://bit.ly/3ebTO5h

Colors: Junebug, TW Dark Junebug, Green Pumpkin Black

-Netbait 4" Paca Slim: http://bit.ly/2M5cuGF

Colors: Junebug, Green Pumpkin, Green Pumpkin Red

-Strike King Rage Bug: http://bit.ly/2aAsuiV

Colors: Junebug, Bama Bug, Blue Craw

-Keitech 4.4" Crazy Flapper: http://bit.ly/2c3cXrp

Colors: Junebug, Double Trouble, Green Pumpkin

SMALL CREATURE BAITS... 

-Zoom Z-Craw Jr: http://bit.ly/2vW7Jo5

Colors: Junebug, Green Pumpkin, Watermelon Red

-XZone Adrenaline Craw 3.5: https://bit.ly/3ebTO5h

Colors: 309, Green Pumpkin Blue, TW Dark Junebug

-Strike King Rage Baby Bug: https://bit.ly/3N84G3i

Colors: Blue Craw, Green Pumpkin

-Keitech 3.6" Crazy Flapper: http://bit.ly/2c3cXrp

Colors: Green Pumpkin Watermelon, Double Trouble

MATT’S FAVORITE COMBO…

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

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

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

Leader- Sunline FC 100 Shock Leader (20 lb): http://bit.ly/2O4UElB

BEST “BANG FOR THE BUCK” COMBO…

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

Reel- Shimano Chronarch 150 (HG): http://bit.ly/2n8DghB

Line- Sunline FC 20 lb: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

BUDGET WOBBLE HEAD COMBO…

Rod- St. Croix Bass X 7'4" Heavy Fast: http://bit.ly/2r0xWAs

Reel- Shimano SLX 150 (HG): http://bit.ly/2NfdOnk

Line- Sunline FC 17 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

HUMMINBIRD MEGA LIVE - Full Review - What You Need To Know About Live Sonar

Live sonar is here to stay! Forward facing sonar technology is incredible and its benefits are endless. However, like any sonar, there is a learning curve. Understanding how to set up your unit, what adjustments to make, and how to interpret what you're seeing, are all critical to your experience with Live electronics. Come along as Tim shows what he's done to dial in his Humminbird Live.

This is the first video in a series on Live sonar. We want to help anglers fully understand the technology and how to use it to their advantage. With all new concepts in fishing, there are some anglers who are aggressively opposed to forward facing sonar. We recognize those concerns but are also aware that many stem from a lack of understanding about the equipment. As you can see in the video, forward facing sonar is not a sure thing. Yes, it helps you locate fish but you still have to get them to bite. 

Below you'll find links to Tim's equipment. We've included links to his MEGA Live, his Solix and Apex units, 360 Imaging, mapping, and more. We've also included the forward facing sonar technologies from Garmin and Lowrance so you can compare the brands. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

OUR SYSTEM... 

HUMMINBIRD MEGA LIVE... 

-Humminbird Mega Live Imaging: https://bit.ly/2VXoaC7

(BackOrder Available)

TIM'S SOLIX AND APEX...

-Humminbird Solix 15 Gen 3: https://bit.ly/2Hazsej

(MSI+G3, BackOrder Available)

-Humminbird Apex 13: https://bit.ly/3pdaK1q

(BackOrder Available)

360 IMAGING...

-Humminbird MEGA 360 (For Ultrex): https://bit.ly/3oUt7oO

-Humminbird MEGA 360 (Universal Mount): https://bit.ly/3Q9CYF4

MAP CARDS... 

-LakeMaster Plus Digital Charts: http://bit.ly/2Dk5Erc

GARMIN LIVESCOPE... 

-Garmin Livescope Plus System Bundle: https://bit.ly/3qBFA3F

LOWRANCE ACTIVE TARGET... 

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

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