FALL TOPWATER FISHING: The BEST Baits For EVERY Situation!

Fall is topwater time! When it comes to catching bass in shallow water, every bass angler knows that topwater is king. The question isn't if you should throw topwater, its which topwater you should throw next. Today we're breaking down the different styles of topwater, what they're for, and how to use them this Fall. 

From poppers to walking baits, buzz baits to wake baits, Tim is explaining what each style of bait is for. In addition to the baits themselves he also gives key color recommendations so you can fish with confidence. 

Below you'll find links to our favorite baits, favorite colors, as well as the 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. 

TIM'S PERSONAL TOPWATER LINE UP RIGHT NOW...

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

Color: Loon

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

Color: Full Metal

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

Color: Funky Tiger

•River2Sea Bully Wa 2 Frog: http://bit.ly/2axyR2a

Color: Little Allen

•Evergreen Shower Blows 77.7: http://bit.ly/2zIkqUH

Color: Black Bone, Neon Wakasagi

•R2S Tactical Wake 210: https://bit.ly/3aV6peA

Color: Tactical Shad

WALKING BAITS...

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

Color: Funky Tiger, Sooner, Chrome Black

•Reaction Innovations Vixen: http://bit.ly/2rp11nr

Color: Chartreuse Shiner, Lush, Ghost Herring

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

Color: Okie Shad, TW Okie Bone, Bone

•Lucky Craft GunFish 117: https://bit.ly/3vy7Pln

Color: Bone Shad, BP Golden Shiner

FINESSE WALKING BAITS...

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

Color: Full Metal

•Teckell Kicknocker: http://bit.ly/2nvxkoA

Color: Bone, Chrome

•Owner Zip-N-Ziggy: https://bit.ly/3BTMLuh

Color: Brown Trout, Ivory Chartreuse, Natural Minnow

 •Jackall PikuPiku 78: https://bit.ly/399wl59

Color: Glitter Secret Bait, lively Shad

STRAIGHT RETRIEVE BAITS...

•D&M Double Hammer Buzz: http://bit.ly/29W2t9z

Colors: White Shad, Night Stalker

•Whopper plopper 90 or 110: http://bit.ly/2bsPbQV

Colors: Chrome Black, Bone, Munky Butt

SMALL WAKEBAITS...

•Jackall Mikey Jr: https://bit.ly/3r3L1If

Color: Aurora Black, Ghost Minnow

•Megabass I jack: https://bit.ly/3PuBqEt

Color: Kossori Shad, Kisyu Ayu, Cosmic Shad

FRONT RUNNER...

•PH Customs Phront Runner: https://bit.ly/3wJIdkH

Color: Foil Black, Pearl Bone, Sexy Shad

POPPERS...

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

Colors: N Smelt, T Smelt

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

Colors: Mat Shad, Megabass Sexy Shad

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

Colors: Sexy French Pearl, M Wakasagi

FROGS...

•River2Sea Bully Wa 2 Frog: http://bit.ly/2axyR2a

Colors: Little Allen, Ghost

•Teckel Sprinker: http://bit.ly/2rmnqSI

Colors: Bone, Hologram Bone

•Spro Poppin Bronzeye 60: http://bit.ly/2HsyqIJ

Colors: Misty Shad, Nasty Shad

•Jackall Gavacho: http://bit.ly/2L7KsWS

Colors: Black Gill, Lime Frog, White

•Jackall Kaera: http://bit.ly/2Fz6SA3

Colors: White, Green Frog, Glitter Hasu

•Zoom Horny Toad: http://bit.ly/2aY5lBt

Colors: Grey Ghost, White, Bull Frog

WAKEBAIT...

•R2S Tactical 210 Wake: https://bit.ly/3aV6peA

Colors: Copper Carp, SC Minnow, Chrome Gill

TIM'S TOPWATER COMBO...

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

Reel– Daiwa Tatula 100: https://bit.ly/3KmzgFJ

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

FAVORITE FROG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 7'3" XH: https://bit.ly/32IrXqE

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

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro Braid (65 lb): http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

BUDGET TOPWATER COMBO...

Rod– Shimano SLX 6'10" Medium: http://bit.ly/2mGp1Vc

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

Line– Power Pro Braid (30 lb): http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

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INSANE FISHING! So Many Giant Striper!!!

Come along for the craziest multi-species fishing we've done in a long, long time! Matt decided to go chase Striped Bass for a change of pace and had no idea what he signed up for! He landed on a MEGA SCHOOL of GIANT Striper and the bite was so good he finally had to quit!

These fish were dialed in on big baits! Matt downsized a few times and it just wasn't happening. He focused his attention on a combination of jigging spoons, flutter spoons, and swimbaits to get the big fish in the school fired up. The bigger the bait, the more likely the big fish would eat it!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits he was using, along with some of the gear he used to fish them effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

THE BAITS...

-Blade Runner Duh Spoon (1 3/4 oz): http://bit.ly/2aKVLlG

Color: UV Sierra

-Nichols Mini Mag Flutter Spoon: http://bit.ly/2IBHjx7

Color: Bombshell Shad

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

Color: Tactical Shad

Bait- Megabass MagDraft Freestyle: http://bit.ly/3bRG3Wi

Color: White Back Shad

Head- Blade Runner Weedless Head: https://bit.ly/3AJMida

Size: 1 oz

JIGGING SPOON COMBO... 

Rod- St. Croix Legend Elite 7'4" Heavy: http://bit.ly/2z2qdHc

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

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

FLUTTER SPOON COMBO...

Rod- Megabass P5 Tequila Baccarac: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

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

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

BIG SWIMBAIT COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano SLX 7'8" Heavy: http://bit.ly/2mGp1Vc

Reel- Shimano Tranx 300 (HG): http://bit.ly/2kYsvRw

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro (80 lb): http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader- Sunline Saltimate (35 lb): https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2

SMALL SWIMBAIT COMBO... 

Rod- Halo KSII Elite 7'5" Heavy: https://bit.ly/36wC5UF

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

Line- Sunline Super FC (20 lb): http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

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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Soft Plastic Jerkbaits: 4 Fluke Tricks For Fall Bass!

The Fluke is an amazing baitfish imitator! There may be no better bait to target aggressive bass in Fall, around heavy cover. The soft jerkbait's ability to dance in an out of cover triggers a feed response, even in wary bass. This is a bait that should be in your Fall fishing line up every time you hit the water. 

Most anglers fish a soft jerkbait but few realize its true adaptability. It can be texas rigged in heavy cover, nose hooked in clear water, or be "donkey rigged" and fished around active bass. Most anglers use the Fluke but few know how to keep fishing eating it day after day. Pay attention to the details in Tim's rigging methods as they can be the difference between catching a few fish and really dialing in an amazing pattern. 

Below you'll find links to the all the baits discussed in the video. We've included our favorite sizes, colors, and rigging components for each. We've also included some of our favorite soft jerkbait combos for different rigging methods. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

SOFT JERKBAITS...

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

Colors: Shiner, Smokin Shad, Albino

•Yamamoto D Shad: https://bit.ly/3lG1b7T

Colors: Green Gizzard, Pro Blue, Smoke Shad

•ZMan Jerk Shadz: https://bit.ly/3yRocN0

Colors: Bad Shad, Smelt, The Deal

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

Colors: Smokin Shad, Electric Shad, Albino

TEXAS RIGGING...

Hook– Gamakatsu Superline EWG: http://bit.ly/2ac92XG

Size: 3/0 or 4/0

NOSE RIGGING...

Hook– Gamakatsu Finesse Wide Gap: http://bit.ly/2aKGmHM

Size: 1/0

Weedless– Weedless Finesse Wide Gap: http://bit.ly/2i57dOP

Size: 1/0

Nose Screw- Owner CPS Spring Medium: http://bit.ly/2b2YgDf

DOUBLE FLUKE RIGGING...

Main Line- PP Maxcuatro Braid (20 lb): http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

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

Bobber Stopper– VMC Sinker Stop: https://bit.ly/38XLQd4

Swivel– SPRO Power Swivel (Size 8): https://bit.ly/3gWChyf

Hooks x 2– Gamakatsu Dropshot Hook (Size 1): http://bit.ly/2zGX441

Screw Lock x 2 – Owner CPS (Medium): http://bit.ly/2b2YgDf

RELATED VIDEOS...

• Fluke Rigging: https://youtu.be/C3ix3hEYLPE

•Double Fluke Rig: https://youtu.be/_fnSwwJoDsM

•Fluke Rigging Tricks: https://youtu.be/t8rb6gNfSmk

HEAVY COVER ROD...

Rod– Dobyns Xtasy 7'5" Heavy (754): http://bit.ly/36fIHCg

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

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro (65 lb): http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

NOSE HOOK DOUBLE FLUKE COMBO...

Rod– Megabass Orochi XX Ronin: http://bit.ly/2XkVoej

Reel– Shimano Stradic 3000: http://bit.ly/35Bufnb

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro (20 lb): http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

BUDGET FLUKE COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Intenza 7'1" MH: http://bit.ly/2QADLTq

Reel– Shimano SLX 150 (XG): http://bit.ly/2NfdOnk

Line– Sunline Super FC (14 lb): http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

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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Bass Fishing Gear Review!! The Best Baits We've Seen In Years!!

Let's see what's new! From reels to crankbaits, spinnerbaits to topwater, these are the hottest new baits and gear to hit the bass fishing market! We've been putting a ton of gear to the test since ICAST and these awesome new options rose to the top! These are some of the best new baits we've seen in years, don't miss it!!  

We love gear reviews! It gives us the chance to let our inner tackle junkes run wild and we also get a fresh pulse on what's happening in the bass fishing industry. Its a bonus when we find awesome new baits that help us catch more fish! Today's video is jam packed full of amazing new options. Many of these have already found a permanent place on the decks of our boats!

Below you'll find links to all the baits and equipment, in the order they appeared in the video. We've included our favorite sizes and colors where applicable. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

TOPWATER... 

-Owner Cultiva Zip 'N' Zippy: https://bit.ly/3BTMLuh

Colors: Brown Trout, Natural Minnow, Ivory Chartreuse 

-Jackall Dera Buzz: https://bit.ly/3pFyzhp

Colors: HM Bluegill, Sexy Ayu, Dera Black

-Z-Man HellRaizer: https://bit.ly/3P0vseM

Colors: Bone, Purple Death, Ghost Shad

-G Ratt Con Frog: https://bit.ly/3AlBn9e

Colors: Black, Bull Frog, Chartreuse Shad

REEL... 

-Shimano Curado 200 DC: https://bit.ly/3QMMb6o

Favorite Speed: HG (High Gear)

SOFT BAIT... 

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

Colors: SK Weed Killer, Smoke Light Green Pumpkin Blue

HARD BAITS/WIRE BAITS... 

-Freedom Tackle Kilter Blade Tail Spin: https://bit.ly/3pIBMws

Colors: Black Shad, Sexy Shad, Pearl

-Rapala OG Rocco: https://bit.ly/3PHvNCI

Colors: Bruised Citrus Shad, Tuxedo Shad, Helsinki Shad

-Shimano Swagy Strong Spinnerbait (Double Willow): https://bit.ly/3pJlOCo

Colors: Tidal Killer, Pink Smelt, Natural Bait

LINE... 

-Sunline Saltimate FC Shock Leader: https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2

-Sunline Tornado V-Hard FC Fluorocarbon Leader: https://bit.ly/3QOU6QB

TOOLS... 

-Rapala 7" Elite Scissors: https://bit.ly/3wmAX14

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