Crazy Fishing Lures That Actually Work!!

Some baits catch fish, some just catch fisherman. The crazier the bait, the more you wonder about it.  Is that bait junk or is it something special? Today we're looking at some of those odd ball, goofy baits that actually catch fish! These designers were thinking outside the box when they built these lures and the gamble paid off. If you're tired of throwing the same old baits, this video is for you!

Its safe to say that we're all attracted to crazy looking lures. In years past most of us fell for the flying lure, the helicopter lure, and those crazy looking crankbaits with glowing red eyes. Most of the really off the wall baits turned out to be junk, but once in a while we'd stumble on a gem that actually caught fish. In today's fast-paced world there are more crazy lures than ever! So which ones are actually worth trying? Tim is about to show us his favorites!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits discussed in the video. The baits are listed in the order they appeared and all links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each bait. We've included our favorite sizes and colors for each lure as well.

TOPWATER... 

-River2Sea Whopper Plopper 130: http://bit.ly/2a7ipHL

Colors: Loon, Munky Butt

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

Colors: Gilllko CT, White Python

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

Colors: Black Bone, Bone White, Gill Bone

-ZMan HellRaizer: https://bit.ly/3P0vseM

Colors: Bone, Ghost Shad, Scaly Shad

-Savage Gear Prop Walker: https://bit.ly/3kwBFAa

Colors: American Shad, Dirty Silver, Bone

-Jackall PikuPiku: https://bit.ly/399wl59

Colors: Natural Ghost Wakasagi, Lively Shad

-Deps Basarisky: http://bit.ly/2uIS4cx

Colors: Angola Python, Jet Black, Matte Chartreuse

SOFT BAITS... 

-GeeCrack Bellows Gill: https://bit.ly/3PUJgbL

Colors: Sunburned Gill, Green Pumpkin, AJ's Juice

-Deps Cover Scat: https://bit.ly/3dj8LVl

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Watermelon Seed

-SPRO PinTail Minnow: https://bit.ly/3ENKErf

Colors: Ozark Craw, Natural Herring, Green Pumpkin

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

Size: 1/0

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Finesse Reaction?! The Bass Fishing Trick You've Never Tried!

Reaction Baits come in finesse?? That's right!! When the bite gets tough, we fish finesse baits, but that doesn't mean slowing down! Come along as Matt fishes finesse swimbaits, jerkbaits, crankbaits, and topwater, for Summer bass that are chasing micro bait!

Turning to finesse presentations doesn't have to be boring. You can still "power fish" but with a much smaller offering. Pay close attention as Matt explains how these different bait profiles help him catch more fish, and under what conditions he throws them. From small flukes, to tiny topwater, there is a finesse presentation that will help you catch more fish as Summer comes to an end. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits Matt used and discussed in the video. We've included the rigging components as well as our favorite colors for each. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

FINESSE SWIMBAIT...

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

Colors: Albino Shad

Head- Dirty Jigs Guppy Head: http://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

Size: 3/16 oz, 3/0 Hook

FINESSE UNDERSPIN...

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

Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl

Head- Picasso Single Barrel: https://bit.ly/3py2s0v

Size: 1/4 oz, 2/0 Hook

JERKBAIT... 

-13 Fishing Whipper Snapper: https://bit.ly/3okRcrq

Colors: Lucky Charm, Olive Crush

WHOPPER PLOPPER...

-River2Sea Whopper Plopper 60: https://bit.ly/3okRcrq

Colors: Munky Butt, Phantom Shad

CRANKBAIT... 

-Shimano Macbeth 39 Tiny: https://bit.ly/3xTsnG0

Colors: Sleeper Shad, Ghost Shad

POPPERS... 

-Megabass Pop X: https://bit.ly/3i9T3sg

Colors: Mat Shad, Wagin Hasu, Deadly Black Shad

-Rapala Ultralight Popper: https://bit.ly/3FzvsNP

Colors: Silver Blue, Chrome

DOUBLE FLUKE...

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

Colors: Smokin Shad, Albino

Hook- Owner All Purpose Hook (2/0): https://bit.ly/2QbbdRW

Swivels- Spro Power Swivel (Size 6): http://bit.ly/2ay0p7d

Leader- Sunline FC Leader (12 lb): http://bit.ly/2aiu0Wu

NOSE HOOKED FLUKE...

Bait- Zoom Fluke: http://bit.ly/2OFjvjx

Colors: Albino, Smokin Shad

Hook- Gamakatsu Finesse Wide Gap (Size 2): http://bit.ly/2aKGmHM

Screw- Owner CPS Spring (Small): http://bit.ly/2b2YgDf

MICRO SWIMBAIT... 

Bait- Keitech 2" Easy Shiner: http://bit.ly/2bxJK6H

Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

Head- Zman OG Mushroom Head: https://bit.ly/3nyFyZc

Size: 3/32 oz

ALL-AROUND BFS COMBO... 

Rod- Megabass P5 Z-Crank Elseil: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

Reel- Shimano Curado BFS (HG): https://bit.ly/2QGRVF2

Line- Sunline Super FC 7 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

HIGH-END ULTRALIGHT SPINNING COMBO... 

Rod- G Loomis NRX+ 902S SJR: https://bit.ly/2RB0oJP

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

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

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

MID-PRICED SPINNING COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Zodias 7'6" Medium: https://bit.ly/2jOUXAO

Reel- Shimano Vanford 3000: https://bit.ly/2gu84t7

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

Leader- Sunline Super FC (7 lb): http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BUDGET SPINNING COMBO...

Rod- Shimano Intenza 7'6" Light: http://bit.ly/2s7kaQn

Reel- Shimano Sahara FJ 2500: https://bit.ly/2XhhM43

Line- Sunline Super FC (7 lb): http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

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Top 5 Baits For September Bass Fishing!

Bass are in transition in September. As water temperatures drop, the bass move to their Fall haunts and begin feeding heavily. If you're not paying attention to their movements the bite can be amazing one day and leave you scratching your head the next but with these baits you know you're showing them the right lures to keep catching fish. Throw them with confidence in likely locations to find success all month long!

September can be amazing topwater fishing! It can also be an amazing time to throw subsurface lures that imitate small baitfish. We spend very little time finesse fishing in September, instead leaning on fast moving, power fishing techniques to get consistent bites. The best part about September is that as you build patterns toward the end of the month, those patterns are likely to last all the way through the Fall and into the beginning of Winter. 

Below you'll find links to the baits Tim discussed in the video. We've included our favorite sizes and colors for each, as well as some great budget rod and reel combos to fish them effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

FROGS...

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

Colors: Little Allen, Ghost

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

Colors: Glitter Hasu, Glitter Bluegill

WALKING BAITS... 

-Evergreen SB Shower Blows 105 and 77: http://bit.ly/2zIkqUH

Colors: Bleeding White, Full Metal

-Lucky Craft Gunfish 117: https://bit.ly/3vy7Pln

Colors: Bone Shad, Chrome

POPPERS... 

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

Colors: Mat Shad, MB Gizzard, Gill 

-Megabass Pop X: https://bit.ly/3i9T3sg

Colors: Mat Shad, Wagin Hasu, Gill

CHATTERBAIT... 

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

Color: Green Pumpkin Shad

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

Colors: Zako, Green Pumpkin

Bait- Zman Mini Max (3/8 oz): https://bit.ly/3tqztzi

Color: Gizzard Shad, Spot Remover

Trailer- Big Bite SwimOn (3.75): https://bit.ly/2NkSdPV

Color: Smoky Gold, Glow Silver

Bait- Jack Hammer Stealth Blade (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/30J8L8h

Color: Clearwater Shad, Spot Remover

Trailer- Storm Largo Shad (3"): https://bit.ly/3vxP0NB

Color: Sexy Shad, Albino Shad

UNDERSPIN... 

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

Color: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

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

Size: 1/4 oz

Bait- Storm Largo Shad (3"): https://bit.ly/3vxP0NB

Color: Sexy Shad, Albino Shad

Head- Gamakatsu Mini Underspin: https://bit.ly/3PbOduU

Size: 3/8 oz

CRANKBAIT... 

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

Color: Sexy Blue Back Herring, Sexy Shad

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

Color: DD Minnow, Summer Minnow, True Shad

SPOON...

-Blade Runner Duh Spoon (1 3/4 oz): https://bit.ly/3cmtcAJ

Colors: UV Morning Dawn, UV Sierra

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

Colors: Shattered Glass Holo Silver

FLUKE... 

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

Colors: Albino, Smokin Shad

Hook- Gamakatsu Superline: https://bit.ly/3AmFDnK

Size: 4/0

BUDGET SPOON/UNDERSPIN/FLUKE COMBO... 

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

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

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

BUDGET TOPWATER COMBO... 

Rod- 13 Fishing Fate Black 7'1" Medium: https://bit.ly/3xSUZB3

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

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

BUDGET CRANKBAIT COMBO... 

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

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

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

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4 Bass Fishing Mistakes We All Make Right Now! (And How To Change Them)

We all make the same mistakes! Learn from ours, so you can catch more fish! Late Summer and the Early Fall transition can be a complicated time to fish for bass. Its even more complicated if you fall into these common pitfalls! Instead of making the same mistakes over and over, here are some key tips to help you catch way more fish on your next trip!

We love to focus on the positive, so while this video is about mistakes; its also full of solutions. Focus on covering water with finesse baits or going big with large swimbaits. Avoid the mid-sized baits unless you're trying a unique bait that other guys aren't throwing. There are some very simple ways to catch fish as we approach the Fall transition, you just need to recognize what's happening and adapt accordingly. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits we're discussing in the video. We've included our favorite heads and rigging components where applicable, along with some budget-friendly gear 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.

FINESSE BAITS... 

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

Colors: Sexy Shad, Albino Shad, Tennessee Shad

Head- Dirty Jigs Guppy: http://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

Size: 3/16 oz, 3/0 Hook

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

Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

Head- Gamakatsu Underspin Mini: https://bit.ly/3PbOduU

Size: 3/16 oz, Size 1 Hook

BIG BAITS... 

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

Colors: Tactical Shad, Copper Carp, Chrome Gill

-GRatt Sneaky Pete: http://bit.ly/2RYCPFe

Colors: Hitch, Gizzard Shad, John Pearl Hitch

JIGS... 

Jig- Dirty Jigs Finesse Jig (7/16 oz): http://bit.ly/2eJinXo

Colors: Supermat Brown, Alabama Craw, Green Pumpkin Craw

Trailer- Yamamoto 5" Double Tail: http://bit.ly/2db9w1p

Colors: Green Pumpkin Blk Flake

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

Colors: Canterbury Craw, Green Pumpkin Craw

Trailer- Yamamoto 5" Double Tail: http://bit.ly/2db9w1p

Colors: Green Pumpkin Purple and Copper Flake

UNIQUE SOFT PLASTICS... 

Bait- Jackall 3.8" Honey Nugget: https://bit.ly/3Qd04dL

Colors: Zarigani, Smoke Light Green Pumpkin Blue

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

Weight- Swagger Tungsten Casting (1/4 oz): http://bit.ly/37AVcrx

Bait- Deps 3.5" Cover Scat: https://bit.ly/3dj8LVl

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Watermelon Seed, Blue Melon

Hook- Gamakatsu 4/0 Superline: http://bit.ly/2ac92XG

BUDGET FINESSE SWIMBAIT COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Intenza 7' Medium: http://bit.ly/2s7kaQn

Reel- Shimano Sahara FJ 2500: https://bit.ly/2XhhM43

Line- Sunline Super FC (7 lb): http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BUDGET BIG BAIT COMBO... 

Rod- Savage Gear Squad 8' Heavy: https://bit.ly/3tT8bS2

Reel- 13 Fishing Concept A3: https://bit.ly/3GLddq8

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

BUDGET ALL-AROUND COMBO...

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

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

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

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

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