GIANT Bass On Lake Chickamauga! Swimbait Fishing and Tackle Tips!

Do you struggle to commit to throwing swimbaits? Let this inspire you! Come along for a day on Beautiful Lake Chickamauga as Tim commits to the big bait and is rewarded with a monster bite! This isn't a numbers day, its all about catching a big bass!

We all want to catch a giant bass but few anglers are unwilling to do what it takes, even for a few hours. Specifically targeting trophy bass requires a different mindset and approach than a typical day on the water. On this day Tim headed out on Lake Chickamauga with the goal of catching a big bass. It took a few hours but he was rewarded! His kicker weighed 8 lbs 5 oz and had an ENORMOUS frame that was capable of weighing even more!

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

TODAY'S BAITS...

•Megabass 8" Magdraft: http://bit.ly/2mc8bfK

Color: Biwako Shad

Other Great Colors: MB Shad, Albino Pearl Shad, White Back Shad

•Lucky Craft BDS 1 Crankbait: http://bit.ly/2blTVwI

Color: American Shad

OTHER AFFORDABLE LARGE SWIMBAITS...

•River2Sea S Waver: http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh

Colors: Light Trout, Warden Hitch, Bluegill

•Baitsanity Explorer Glide: http://bit.ly/33bQyxY

Colors: TW Steelhead, Shad

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

Colors: Tactical Shad, Who Dat

TIM'S SWIMBAIT COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Victory SB Ranger 7'10" Heavy: https://bit.ly/3f4tcEb

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

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

Leader– Sunline Saltimate Shock (30 lb): https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2

BUDGET FRIENDLY SWIMBAIT RODS...

Soft Bait– 13 Fishing Omen Black 8' heavy: https://bit.ly/390GC01

Hard Bait– Savage Gear Squad 8' Heavy: https://bit.ly/3tT8bS2

All Around– Shimano SLX 7'8" Heavy: https://bit.ly/3QbMjvs

BUDGET FRIENDLY SWIMBAIT REEL...

•Shimano Cardiff 300A: http://bit.ly/2cvhtMO

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

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

Swim Jig Fishing! All The Tricks No One Is Talking About!

How's your swim jig game? Are you missing the boat on this incredible technique?? A lot of people are! Most anglers don't realize that a swim jig imitates small baitfish and panfish better than a swimbait! Here's everything you need to know... 

Swim jigs come in all sorts of shapes and sizes and they're not created equal. Understanding head shapes and hook strengths is just as important as understanding the difference between a squarebill and a deep diving crankbait. Pay close attention as Matt details his jig and trailer pairings so you can use the best combination for your fishing conditions. 

Below you'll find links to the exact jigs, trailers, and gear that Matt discussed in the video. He's even included his favorite weights and colors for each. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

FULL SIZE SWIM JIGS...

•Dirty Jigs California Swim Jig: http://bit.ly/2auXfmx

Favorite Size: 3/8 - 3/4 oz

Favorite Colors: Tactical Shad, Alabama Bream, Crappie

•Dirty Jigs No–Jack Swim Jig: http://bit.ly/2d8qUCv

Favorite Size: 1/2 oz

Favorite Colors: Black and Blue, Hematoma, Tactical Shad

•Dirty Jigs Swim Jig: http://bit.ly/2dIVUMd

Favorite Size: 1/2 oz

Favorite Colors: Black and Blue, Hematoma, Tactical Shad

BLADED SWIM JIG...

•Megabass Uoze Swimmer: http://bit.ly/2kmDjdK

Favorite Size: 1/2 oz

Favorite Colors: Black Blue, Gripan, Smoke Shad

FULL SIZE SWIMBAIT TRAILERS...

•Gambler EZ Swimmer: https://bit.ly/2OLlyUf

Colors: Gold Rush, Silver Shadow

•Xzone 5.5 Swammer: http://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Colors: Green Pumpkin Blue, Electric Shad

•River2Sea D Walker 120: http://bit.ly/2NwqBmz

Colors: Shamrock Shad, Ice White, Green Pumpkin Red

FINESSE SWIM JIGS...

•Dirty Jigs Finesse Swim Jig: http://bit.ly/2dr2933

Favorite Size: 5/16 oz

Colors: Tactical Shad, Blue Glimmer, Alabama Bream

•Missile Baits Mini Swim Jig: https://bit.ly/3SdHVOF

Favorite Size: 5/16 oz

Colors: Shad Flash, Bruiser, BrewGill

FINESSE SWIM JIG TRAILERS...

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

Colors: Albino Shad, Sexy Shad

•Xzone 3.5 Swammer: http://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Colors: Electric Shad, 309

SWIM JIG COMBO...

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

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

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

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

NO JACK SWIM JIG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 7'6" XH: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

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

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

BUDGET SWIM JIG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano SLX A 7'2" Heavy: https://bit.ly/2mGp1Vc

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

Line– Power Pro Braid 65 lb: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

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

Sight Fishing Tricks You Don't Know! (How We Catch Big Bass)

Anglers are terrible at sight fishing! These tricks make all the difference! Whether you're bed fishing or sight fishing on flats, how you position, dress, and behave has a huge impact before you even make a cast. These are the details that you need to know. 

Most anglers just go down the bank fishing without a care in the world and it shows in their overall catch rate. Those anglers that pay attention to details, to boat positioning, and to their lures, catch more and bigger bass.

Below you'll find links to the baits and gear we use for sight fishing. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

MATT'S UNDERWATER SIGHT FISHING VIDEO...

•Underwater Video: https://youtu.be/IFS6jvrYPT0

SUNGLASSES...

•Eye Surrender Tactical Bassin Sunglasses: https://bit.ly/3cLH0kl

Lense Colors: Amber, Copper, Green

CAMO CLOTHING...

•Aftco Tactical Camo Performance Hoodie: https://bit.ly/41iA9XD

•Aftco Nukam Sun Mask: https://bit.ly/2MfwxDY

POWER SHOTTING...

Bait– MissileBaits 6" Magic Worm: https://bit.ly/3T7dHgB

Color: Watermelon Violet, Blueback Secret

Hook– Owner Cover Shot HD (2/0): https://bit.ly/36Gunbf

Weight– Xzone Tungsten 1/4 oz Skinny: https://bit.ly/40NDHjT

NED RIG BAITS...

•ZMan Finesse TRD: http://bit.ly/2hs4RtR

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Green Pumpkin Goby

•ZMan TRD CrawZ: http://bit.ly/2U9vx6P

Colors: Drews Craw, Green Pumpkin

•ZMan TRD BugZ: http://bit.ly/2oiavEE

Colors: Green. Pumpkin, Mud Bug

CHARTREUSE NED HEAD...

Lead– Finesse Shroomz: http://bit.ly/2hs2cAe

Tungsten– Flanders Head: http://bit.ly/2KcIB6M

JIGS AND TRAILERS...

Bait– Dirty Jigs Pitchin Jig (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2amL3of

Color: The Go To, Magic Craw

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

Colors: Magic Craw Swirl, Soft Pappi

Bait– MissileBaits Micro Jig (1/4 oz): https://bit.ly/3osY6wA

Color: Dill Pickle, Sunfish IPA

Trailer– Netbait Paca Chunk (Tiny): http://bit.ly/2d8mIXx

Color: Magic Craw, Summer Craw

SWIMBAITS...

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

Colors: Gill, Gillkko

•Megabass 3" Dark Sleeper: http://bit.ly/2TyR1GT

Colors: Haze, Hanahaze

TEXAS RIGGED CREATURE...

Bait– Xzone 3.5" Adrenaline Craw: https://bit.ly/3ebTO5h

Hook– BKK Chimera Wide Gap (2/0): https://bit.ly/3IS3pwf

Weight– Freedom Tackle Tungsten (1/4 oz): https://bit.ly/3TY1qvu

POWER SHOT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 6'10" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

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

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

CREATURE BAIT/JIG FISHING 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– Sunline Saltimate FC 20 lb: https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2

NED RIG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 7' Light: https://bit.ly/2osaj3q

Reel– Shimano Vanford 2500: https://bit.ly/2gu84t7

Line– Power Pro Braid (10 lb): http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

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

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

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

Swimbait Fishing Is Easy!! Magdraft SlugFest!

Swimbait fishing really is easy! You're overthinking it! You can catch bass with big baits and we can show you how! If you've struggled to get bit on a big bait, Matt is about to show you how its done on a lake he's never been to before! 

Come along as we explore new water, build a pattern, and catch a bunch of giant largemouth with big swimbaits! While Matt is fishing he discusses different styles of swimbaits, the differences in retrieves, and what he looks for as he builds a pattern. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits Matt was using throughout the day. From big swimbaits to the tiny underspin, we've included our favorite sizes and colors for each. We've also included our favorite rod and reel combos for this style of fishing. 

THE BIG SWIMBAITS...

•Megabass 8" Magdraft: http://bit.ly/2mc8bfK

Color: White Back Shad

Other Colors: Albino Pearl Shad, MB Gizzard

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

Color: Tactical Shad

Other Colors: Who Dat, Threadfin Shad

•Baitsanity Antidote Glide: http://bit.ly/2ztUk9z

Speed: Slow Sink

Colors: Summer Shad, TW Gizzard Shad

THE TACTICALBASSIN UNDERSPIN...

Head– Dirty Jigs TacticalBassin Underspin: https://bit.ly/3JOd8UY

Color: Blue Shad

Size: 3/16 oz

Bait– Keitech 2.8" Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Color: Threadfin Shad

MAGDRAFT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Zodias 7'9" XH: https://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

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

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

Leader– Sunline Saltimate (30 lb): https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2

GLIDE BAIT COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Victory 7'10" Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/3f4tcEb

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

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

Leader– Sunline Saltimate (30 lb): https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2

BURRITO COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Victory 7'10" X-Hvy Fast: https://bit.ly/3f4tcEb

Reel– Daiwa Tatula 300 (7.1:1): https://bit.ly/3InxUva

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (65 lb): http://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Sunline Saltimate (30 lb): https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2

UNDERSPIN COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 7'2" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/2osaj3q

Reel– Shimano Sustain FJ 3000: https://bit.ly/3BQLlNP

Line– Power Pro 10 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

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

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

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