Dropshot Tricks To Catch Fish On HOT Summer Days!

This isn't your typical dropshot fishing! We're talking flipping, pitching, punching, and dock fishing, with a dropshot! This rig is so adaptable for different Summer fishing conditions and today we're showing you how its done. From small nose hook baits, to big worms and baitfish profiles, Tim is sharing all the tricks!

The traditional dropshot rig always catches fish! Today we're taking it a step further. For some reason, most anglers don't consider the power fishing applications of the dropshot. If you've got heavy cover, grass, or docks in your lake, this is for you! Listen as Tim describes different fishing situations and if one fits the lakes you fish, give it a try the next time you hit the water. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits discussed in the video. We've included our favorite colors for each, along with the hooks, weights, and equipment we use to fish them. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

SMALL BAITS... 

-Netbait Junior Crush: https://bit.ly/3Q3mmyz

Colors: Bang, Magic Chart, Smokin Joe

-Berkley Flat Worms: https://bit.ly/3lAAorL

Colors: Goby, Green Pumpkin Watermelon

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

Colors: Green Pump Purple, Smoke Purple Flake

STRAIGHT TAIL WORMS... 

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

Colors: Margarita Mutilator, People's Worm, Pro Green Pumpkin

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

Colors: Margarita Mutilator, People's Worm, Pro Green Pumpkin

-Roboworm 7" Worm: http://bit.ly/2asZyH3

Colors: Margarita Mutilator, People's Worm, Pro Green Pumpkin

BAITFISH PROFILES... 

-Gee Crack Bellows Gill: https://bit.ly/3PUJgbL

Colors: Sunburned WM Gill, Muddy Gill, Green Pumpkin

-Reaction Innovations Sweet Beaver: http://bit.ly/29W3RZW

Colors: Green Pumpkin Red, Tramp Stamp, Magic Craw Swirl

NOSE RIG... 

Hook- Owner Mosquito Light: http://bit.ly/2zQVKx3

Size: 1

Weight- Swagger Tungsten Pencil: http://bit.ly/2UY7cgx

Size: 3/16 oz

TEXAS RIG... 

Hook- Owner Cover Shot: http://bit.ly/2ISr7bR

Size: 1/0

Weight- Swagger Tungsten Pencil (Tie On): http://bit.ly/2YAoMuv

Size: 1/4 oz

POWER SHOT RIG... 

Hook- Owner Cover Shot HD: https://bit.ly/36Gunbf

Size: 2/0

Weight- Swagger Tungsten TearDrop (Tie On): http://bit.ly/37AVcrx

Size: 3/8 oz

PUNCH SHOT RIG... 

Hook- Owner Haymaker Wide Gap: https://bit.ly/3Muie8j

Size: 3/0

Weight- Swagger Tungsten TearDrop (Tie On): http://bit.ly/37AVcrx

Size: 1/2 oz

ACCESSORIES... 

-Cal Coast Cali Clip: http://bit.ly/2lNGGL9

NOSE HOOK DROPSHOT COMBO... 

Rod- G Loomis NRX+ 822S DSR: https://bit.ly/2RB0oJP

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

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

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

BAITCASTING DROPSHOT COMBO... 

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

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

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

POWER SHOT COMBO... 

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

Reel- Shimano Curado 70 MGL: https://bit.ly/2apmDJt

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

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

PUNCH SHOT COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Expride B 7'7" Heavy: https://bit.ly/32IrXqE

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

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

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Jig Fishing Tricks You Need When Its HOT!

Want to catch bigger fish this Summer? Here are 4 tricks you can try to catch more fish on jigs. Whether you have crystal clear water, muddy water, or somewhere in between, there is a trick here that will help you catch bigger bass this Summer!

If you lean toward finesse fishing, pay close attention to the first two tips. Downsizing to a micro or finesse jig will get you quality bites on a clear water fishery. If you like to power fish and haven't tried stroking a jig, its time to experience some of the most brutal strikes you'll ever get on a jig. If you like flipping and punching, don't forget to try the jig to upsize your catch and increase your hookup ratio. 

Below you'll find links to the exact jigs, trailers, and equipment Matt discussed in the video. We've also included our favorite colors for each. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

SMALL JIG... 

Bait- Keitech Tungsten Football (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2FDQ3o1

Colors: Green Pumpkin Blue, Green Pumpkin Black

Trailer- Zman TRD CrawZ: http://bit.ly/2U9vx6P

Colors: Canada Craw, Green Pumpkin

COMPACT JIG... 

Bait- Dirty Jigs Compact Pitchin Jig (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2hAIyCV

Colors: Alabama Craw, Canterbury Craw, The Go To

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

Colors: Crawfish, Green Pumpkin, Green Pumpkin Blue

STROKING/FLIPPING JIG... 

Bait- Dirty Jigs No-Jack Flipping (3/4 oz): http://bit.ly/2fx8YBI

Colors: Hematoma, The Go To, Black and Blue

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

Colors: Blk Blu Flk, Black Shadow Flare, Green Pumpkin

PUNCHING JIG... 

Bait- Dirty Jigs Punchin Jig (1 oz): http://bit.ly/2cB4j2F

Colors: Black and Blue, Hemamota, The Go To

Trailer- Strike King Rage Craw: http://bit.ly/2uoqsLJ

Colors: Black Blue Flake, Dirty Craw

BRAILLIST COMBO... 

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

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

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

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

MICRO JIG COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Zodias 6'10" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

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

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

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

STROKING/FLIPPING COMBO...

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

Reel- Shimano Bantam MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2H44yjG

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

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

BUDGET ALL-AROUND JIG COMBO... 

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

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

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

WANT TACTICALBASSIN GEAR??

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Fishing A New Pond: Where To Start

Come along as Tim explores a new pond! Fishing new water is always a gamble but Tim has a simple method of finding fish quickly. Listen closely as he approaches the water and gives tips on the productive parts of any pond, while catching a few fish. 

When approaching a new body of water Tim likes to start off in search of a giant. After that, he focuses on topwater, then drops down to baits that will contact the bottom. Once on bottom he uses the baits to gain an understanding of the underwater contours. In doing so he's able to gauge the size of the fish in the pond, the overall depth, and where fish are positioned, very quickly. 

Below you'll find links to the baits he had tied on for this pond adventure. We've included the exact colors, rigging components, and some of the rod and reel combos he was using. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

THE BAITS... 

Wakebait- River2Sea Tactical 210 Wake: https://bit.ly/3aV6peA

Color: Tactical Shad

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

Color: Smokin Shad

Hook- Owner All Purpose: https://bit.ly/2QbbdRW

Size: 4/0

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

Color: Green Pumpkin Shad

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

Color: Green Pumpkin

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

Color: N Smelt

Frog- Megabass Big Gabot: https://bit.ly/3bXW8Jh

Color: Kaeru Shad

Glide Bait- R2S S Waver 168: http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh

Color: Light Trout

CHATTERBAIT COMBO... 

Rod- Savage Gear Battletek 7'3" MH: https://bit.ly/3pYvM45

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

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

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

FLUKE/POPPER COMBO... 

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

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

Line- Sufix 131 (30 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF

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

BUDGET FROG COMBO... 

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

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

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

BUDGET ALL-AROUND COMBO...

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

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

Line- Sunline FC (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

Summer Gear Review! Top Rods, Baits, Tackle, ICAST 2022 New Releases!

We had a blast at ICAST checking out all the new gear! From big swimbaits to tiny micro baits, there were a ton of of exciting new baits released at the show! We ourselves launched 3 new bait projects and have been busy fishing and experimenting with all kinds of new gear after the show! Today we're taking an in-depth look at the "best of the best" that really stood out to us after listening to what the brands had to say, then actually going out on the water and spending time with the gear. 

Its easy to get caught up in the hype when you're at ICAST. Even watching the coverage from home can be dangerous to your wallet. In reality, you really don't know what you're getting until someone puts time on the water with the gear and cuts through the hype. We've been hard at work doing exactly that, and can't wait to show you some of this gear! 

From rods and reels, to swimbaits and topwater, we've been experimenting with as much gear as possible! Below you'll find links to each item discussed in the video. We've included favorite models, sizes, and colors where applicable, and all the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of the items. 

TACTICALBASSIN RELEASES... 

Wakebait- River2Sea Tactical 210 Wake: https://bit.ly/3aV6peA

Swimbait- Bacca Burrito 6" Medium Sink: https://bit.ly/3AFcV1t

Swimbait- Bacca Burrito 5" and 6": https://bit.ly/3p5SkiW

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

BAITS AVAILABLE NOW... 

-Netbait STH Lollipop Worm: https://bit.ly/3zVbE7B

Colors: Shiner, Green Pump/Watermelon Laminate

-Yamamoto 3" Ned Senko Floater: https://bit.ly/3BIjwL2

Colors: Goby, Watermelon Magic, Watermelon Moondust

OTHER BAITS WITH BAITFUEL INFUSED... 

-Netbait Baitfuel Paca Slim: https://bit.ly/3QhEpRe

Colors: Black/Blue, Green Pumpkin, Junebug

-Netbait Baitfuel Finesse Tubes: https://bit.ly/3zAsnf6

Colors: Juvenile Goby, Dark Melon Purple, Ten Point

-STH Baitfuel Crush Worm: https://bit.ly/3Q3mmyz

Colors: Smokin Joe, Bang, Green Pumpkin

FISHING ROD...

-Shimano SLX A Swimbait Rods: https://bit.ly/3QbMjvs

Favorite Model: 7'8" Heavy

-Shimano SLX A Casting Rods: https://bit.ly/3oTctYa

Favorite Models: 6'10" Medium, 7'2" Heavy, 7'5" Med Heavy

BAITS ARRIVING SOON... 

-Yamamoto 3" Zako: http://bit.ly/2fKmSRp

Colors: Green Gizzard, Smallmouth Magic, Pro Blue

-Scum Frog Launch Frog XS: https://bit.ly/3QfCtZi

Colors: Bluegill, Shad, Dusk

-SnagProof Smashmouth Frog: https://bit.ly/3SoDRLc

Colors: Bluegill, Grey Ghost, Pine Frogs

-Nichols Catalyst Double Willow Spinnerbait: https://bit.ly/3QfCSuM

Colors: Gizzard, Bombshell Shad, Bluegill

-Big Bite Baits B5 Swimbait: https://bit.ly/3LLU4pm

New Colors: Sunny Shad, Light Shad, Hitch

-Big Bite Baits B6 Swimbait: https://bit.ly/3bw7lWR

Colors: Sunny Shad, Light Shad, Blue Gizzard

-ZMan Micro Finesse TRD: https://bit.ly/3d8bmBm

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Yoga Pants, The Deal

-ZMan Micro Finesse Tiny Ticklerz: https://bit.ly/3BIABob

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Hot Snakes

-ZMan Micro Finesse Shroomz: https://bit.ly/3QDdlw7

-Shimano ArmaJoint Swimbait: https://bit.ly/3vFMmrx

Colors: S Gizzard, ST Purple, N Hasu

-Jackall TN-80 Lipless Crankbait: http://bit.ly/2lqAwjh

Colors: Ghost Minnow, SG Threadfin, SS Shad

-Storm 3.5" Largo Shad: https://bit.ly/3vxP0NB

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

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