Exploring A New Lake! (Bass Fishing In A Swamp)

Come along for a day of bass fishing in a swamp! We're out on the road exploring new lakes and we've found ourselves in the middle of a Southern cypress swamp. Watch as we break down this diverse fishery and catch bass amongst its endless grass lines and fields of standing timber! 

Its rare to see Tim and Matt slow down and fish with plastics. Today is very much a traditional bass fishing day as the duo do all their damage with plastic worms. While they got bit on a handful of reaction baits, Matt caught his fish with a big curly tail worm and Tim found success with a shaky head. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits the guys were fishing, as well as the rods and reels they were using to present them effectively. We've also included their terminal tackle, bait colors, and any other pertinent information. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.  

CURLY TAIL WORM...

Bait– Netbait C Mac 11" Worm: https://bit.ly/2OxtIzR

Color: Plum

Hook– VMC Heavy Duty Wide Gap: https://bit.ly/3ad5XVc

Size: 5/0

Weight– Freedom Tackle Flippin: https://bit.ly/3jooeXx

Size: 1/2 oz

SHAKY HEAD...

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

Color: Junebug

Hook– Dirty Jigs Canterbury Shaky: http://bit.ly/2aFOs0V

Size: 1/4 oz

BLADE BAIT...

•Damiki Vault (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2rnO7e2

Color: Holo Flash Gill

SWIMBAITS WE TRIED...

•Megabass Sleeper Gill: https://bit.ly/3HPvgMT

Color: Gillkko

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

Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl

•Owner Flashy Swimmer: http://bit.ly/2e8O4Y7

Size: 5/0

•Megabass Magdraft Freestyle: http://bit.ly/3bRG3Wi

Color: White Back Shad

•Owner Beast Hook: http://bit.ly/2ancP66

Size: 8/0

MATT'S TEXAS RIG WORM COMBO...

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

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

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

Leader– Sunline Saltimate 20 lb: https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2

TIM'S SHAKY HEAD COMBO...

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

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

BUDGET BIG WORM COMBO...

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

Reel– Shimano SLX XT 150 (HG): http://bit.ly/2BRTYL8

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

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

BUDGET SHAKY HEAD COMBO...

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

Reel– 13 Fishing Modus C2: https://bit.ly/3HJdwnR

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

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

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Summer Worm Fishing For Bass! How to Rig, Where To Fish, Which Worms Catch More Fish!

Worms catch more bass each year than almost all other techniques combined! In Summer, the big plastic worm is king in deep water. Up shallow, most anglers overlook the effectiveness of the power shot. There are tricks to consistently catching fish on worms and today we're giving you the details to consistently catch fish, even in the heat of Summer!

Shaky Heads, Drop shot, Power Shot, Texas Rig, Carolina Rig... the list is endless! There are so many ways to rig plastic worms, but when does each method shine? Which technique should you try on your next fishing trip? Pay close attention as Tim breaks down where he applies each technique and the specific baits he uses to consistently catch fish. 

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

SMALLER STRAIGHT TAIL WORMS... 

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

Colors: Junebug, Black Grape, Bama Bug

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

Colors: MMIII, Margarita Mutilator, Pro Staff Peoples Worm

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

Colors: Black Grape, MMIII, Margarita Mutilator

LARGE STRAIGHT TAIL WORMS... 

-Strike King Bull Worm (8"): http://bit.ly/2Iqhy3w

Colors: Bama Bug, Junebug, TW Green Pumpkin

-Strike King Bull Worm (10"): http://bit.ly/2IVzvuS

Colors: Junebug, Plum Apple, Black Blue Flake

-Magnum Baits Wormser (8.5 or 11"): https://bit.ly/2XM1naf

Colors: Delta Dark Purple, Blk Blu Flk, Green Pumpkin

RIBBON TAIL WORMS... 

-Netbait C-Mac Worm (11" and 15"): https://bit.ly/2OxtIzR

Colors: Junebug, Kentucky Special, Green Pumpkin Candy

-Zoom Ol Monster: http://bit.ly/2adPtjs

Colors: Candy Bug, Junebug, Plum Apple

-Zoom Magnum Ol Monster: http://bit.ly/2P5QZbq

Colors: Junebug, Plum Apple, Green Pumpkin 

-Berkley 10" Power Worm: http://bit.ly/2cxomPX

Colors: Black, Black Grape, Green Pumpkin

SHAKY HEAD COMPONENTS... 

Small Worms- Horseshoe Shaky (3/16 oz): https://bit.ly/3xRnvBb

T-Mac - Canterbury Head (1/4 oz): http://bit.ly/2aFOs0V

Large Worms- Magnum Horseshoe (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3gcYsyn

POWER SHOT COMPONENTS... 

Hook- Owner Cover Shot HD (3/0): https://bit.ly/36Gunbf

Weight- Swagger Tungsten 3/8 oz: http://bit.ly/2UY7cgx

CAROLINA RIG COMPONENTS... 

Sinker Stop (medium): https://bit.ly/38XLQd4

Weight- Swagger Tungsten Barrel (3/4 oz): https://bit.ly/3f14FNn

Swivel- SPRO Power Swivel (Size 4): http://bit.ly/2ay0p7d

Hook- Owner Oversize Worm Hook (11/0): http://bit.ly/2C1EZ4s

TEXAS RIG COMPONENTS... 

Weight- Swagger Vader (3/8 oz): http://bit.ly/2NjDYtV

Hook- Owner All Purpose (5/0): https://bit.ly/2QbbdRW

Sinker Stop (medium): https://bit.ly/38XLQd4

SHAKY HEAD COMBO... 

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

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

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

POWER SHOT COMBO... 

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

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

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

Leader- Sunline Super FC 15 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

CAROLINA RIG/ TEXAS RIG COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Expride A 7'6" Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

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

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

Leader- Sunline FC100 Shock Leader (20 lb): http://bit.ly/2O4UElB

BUDGET CAROLINA/TEXAS COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano SLX 7'5" Heavy: http://bit.ly/2mGp1Vc

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

Line- Sunline Super FC (18 lb): http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

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UNDERWATER SENKO: Wacky Rig vs. Texas Rig vs. Weighted Wacky Stick Bait

Come underwater and compare 7 popular stick baits! We've got the Yamamoto Senko, Yum Dinger, Gambler Fat Ace, Big Bite Baits Trick Stick, and the Magnum Baits Soft Stick, and we're comparing them in multiple sizes! We're rigging them on a wacky rig, a texas rig, and a weighted wacky hook to see which method creates the best action for each bait. 

If you've ever wanted to see what your stick bait is doing below the surface, this video is for you! Is a senko really worth the money? Is a wacky rig really the best action? Its not that simple!! Pay close attention to how the different hooks completely change the action of the bait. One bait might look terrible on a wacky rig and great on a weighted wacky, or vice versa. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits in the video. We've also included links to the exact rigging components, as well as some of the rod and reel combos we use to fish these stick baits. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

5" BAITS... 

-Yamamoto Senko: http://bit.ly/2axAmNS

Colors: Green Pump Blk Flk, Natural Shad, Watermelon Blue

-Yum Dinger: http://bit.ly/2J8nMrF

Colors: Bama Magic, Elders Magic, Green Pumpkin

-Big Bite Baits Trick Stick: https://bit.ly/3shcgNK

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Tilapia, Green Pumpkin Red

6" BAITS... 

-Yamamoto Senko: http://bit.ly/2axAmNS

Colors: Green Pump Blk Flk, Green Pump/Watermelon Laminate

-Gambler Fat Ace: http://bit.ly/2aJq2AO

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Gold Rush, JP Blue

-Big Bite Baits Trick Stick: https://bit.ly/3shcgNK

Colors: Watermelon Red, Green Pumpkin

BIG BAITS... 

-Magnum Baits Soft Stick: http://bit.ly/2KBhPWU

Colors: Junebug, Kush, Black Blue

WACKY RIG COMPONENTS... 

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

Hook Size: 1/0 for 5" , 2/0 for 6"

Band- VMC CrossOver Bands (6mm and 7mm): https://bit.ly/3w0NYdz

Pliers- VMC CrossOver Pliers: https://bit.ly/3ipm9HN

TEXAS RIGGING COMPONENTS...

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

Hook Size: 3/0 for 5", 4/0 for 6"

WEIGHTED WACKY COMPONENTS... 

Hook- Gamakatsu G-Finesse Wacky (3/32 oz): https://bit.ly/3O9yOw7

Band- VMC CrossOver Bands (6mm and 7mm): https://bit.ly/3w0NYdz

Pliers- VMC CrossOver Pliers: https://bit.ly/3ipm9HN

TIM'S 5" WACKY RIG SPINNING COMBO... 

Rod- G Loomis NRX+ 852S JWR: https://bit.ly/2dX9zjv

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

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

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

TIM'S 6" SENKO TEXAS-RIG COMBO... 

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

Reel- Daiwa Tatula Elite: http://bit.ly/2ONCBS1

Line- Sunline Super FC 16 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BUDGET ALL-AROUND SENKO COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Intenza 7'1" Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2QADLTq

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

Line- Suline Super FC 12 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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How To Fish A Senko: Everything You Need To Know!

The Senko is arguably the best bass fishing lure of all time! It comes in more than 100 colors, all sorts of sizes, and can be fished so many different ways it will make your head spin. The bait is so effective that an entire category of lures called "stick baits" have been designed to imitate it. Do you really need all those options to catch fish? Of course not! Here's what you need to know... 

If we could only have one Senko to get us through every day on every lake it would be a 5" Yamamoto Senko in Green Pumpkin Black Flake. That bait can be Texas Rigged or Wacky Rigged and will catch fish in virtually every lake in the country. From there, the Neko Rig has earned a special place in our arsenal, as have a few different colors for specific water color situations. 

Below you'll find links to the Senko, some of the better Senko alternatives, as well as the gear we use to rig and fish these stick baits. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

SENKO... 

-Yamamoto Senko: http://bit.ly/2axAmNS

Favorite Sizes: 5" and 6"

Best Colors...

-Green Pumpkin Black Flake

-Watermelon Copper Orange Red Flake

-Electric Shad

Clear Water Colors...

-Baby Bass

-Natural Shad

-Green Pump Purple Copper

Muddy Water Colors...

-Black Blue Flake with Blue Tip

-Junebug

-Black Blue

SENKO ALTERNATIVES... 

-Yum Dinger: http://bit.ly/2J8nMrF

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Bama Magic

-Big Bite Baits Trick Stick: https://bit.ly/3shcgNK

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Tilapia

Gambler Fat Ace: http://bit.ly/2aJq2AO

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Magic Craw

-Magnum Baits: http://bit.ly/2KBhPWU

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Kush

WEIGHTLESS RIGGING... 

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

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

VMC CrossOver Pliers: https://bit.ly/3ipm9HN

VMC CrossOver Bands (7mm and 8mm): https://bit.ly/3w0NYdz

NEKO RIGGING... 

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

Hook- Owner Weedless Finesse Neko 1/0: https://bit.ly/2zXirRH

Weight- Swagger Tungsten Pagoda: http://bit.ly/2iGNSFW

VMC CrossOver Pliers: https://bit.ly/3ipm9HN

VMC CrossOver Bands (7mm and 8mm): https://bit.ly/3w0NYdz

TEXAS RIGGING... 

Bait- Yamamoto Senko 6": http://bit.ly/2axAmNS

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

Hook Size: 3/0 for 5", 4/0 for 6"

TIM'S 5" WACKY RIG SPINNING COMBO... 

Rod- G Loomis NRX+ 852S JWR: https://bit.ly/2dX9zjv

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

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

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

TIM'S 6" SENKO TEXAS-RIG COMBO... 

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

Reel- Daiwa Tatula Elite: http://bit.ly/2ONCBS1

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

BUDGET ALL-AROUND SENKO COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Intenza 7'1" Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2QADLTq

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

Line- Suline Super FC 12 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... 

TacticalBassin Apparel and Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz