Summer Crankbaits That Keep Catching Fish During The Fall Transition!

The Fall transition is crankbait time! Today we're taking a quick look at some of the best baits for fishing through the transition as we approach Fall. As night time temperatures begin to drop, bass focus heavily on bait fish and these baits will help you capitalize! The best news is, this time of year doesn't require new baits, we'll show you how to adapt some of the baits you've already been fishing.

If you're not fishing crankbaits during this transition time, you're missing some of the easiest fish catches of the year. Bass are targeting baitfish from deep to shallow and covering water with a crankbait is an easy way to catch them. Focus your attention on baitfish colors with the occasional shad pattern mixed in, for the best success.

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

DEEP CRANKBAITS...

•Strike King 6XD: https://bit.ly/2ery44M

Colors: Sexy Blue Back Herring, Sexy Shad

•Rapala DT 16: https://bit.ly/42ITxNr

Colors: Green Gizzard Shad, Helsinki Shad

•Tactical DD75: https://bit.ly/37dclbX

Colors: Mirrored Minnow, Glass Minnow

SQUAREBILL CRANKBAITS...

•River2Sea Biggie Poppa: https://bit.ly/2ahCzvo

Colors: Abalone Shad, Mullet, I Know It

•13 Fishing Jabber Jaw: https://bit.ly/3z7hVdH

Colors: Black Back Shad, Lucky Charm

•Bill Lewis ATV 1.5: https://bit.ly/41o3ctj

Colors: Green Gizzard, Tennessee Shad

SHALLOW CRANKBAITS...

•SPRO Fat John 50: https://bit.ly/2V03giW

Colors: Mat Shad, Honey Shad, Citrus Shad

•Spro Little John: https://bit.ly/2dDfuqt

Colors: Matte Shad, Clear Chartreuse

•Rapala OG 4 Tiny: https://bit.ly/3A76zGi

Colors: Green Gizzard Shad, Live River Shad

LIPLESS CRANKBAIT...

•Jackall TN 60 & 70: https://bit.ly/2lqAwjh

Colors: RT Holo Bluegill, RT Scale Minnow, SG Threadfin

DEEP DIVING CRANKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis IMX Pro 906 CBR: https://bit.ly/2FQj6CZ

Reel– Shimano Tranx 200A HG: https://bit.ly/2Tv0yCy

Line– Sunline Crank FC 14 lb: https://bit.ly/3fohguC

SQUAREBILL CRANKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Megabass Levante Flat Side Special: https://bit.ly/2FdE3YY

Reel– 13 Fishing Concept C2: https://bit.ly/2NlzZhg

Line– Sunline Crank FC 12 lb: https://bit.ly/3fohguC

BUDGET CRANKBAIT COMBO…

Rod– Shimano Intenza 7' Medium Glass: https://bit.ly/2QADLTq

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

Line– Sunline Super FC 14 lb: https://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

Soft Jerkbait Tricks You Need To Try! (Plus Underwater Fluke Fishing Footage)

There may be no better bait to target aggressive bass than a fluke! You can fish it quickly as a topwater, twitch it as a jerkbait, slow fish it like a weightless worm, and even Carolina rig it! The soft jerkbait's ability to adapt puts it in a close of its own! This bait should be in every angler's late season arsenal and today we're going to show you how to adapt it to your lake's conditions.

Most anglers fish a soft jerkbait but few realize its true potential. With a simple hook adjustment this bait can become a topwater. With another adjustment you can suddenly throw it with the lightest of tackle, or the heaviest of gear. 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.

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 the different rigging methods. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

FULL SIZE SOFT JERKBAITS...

•Zoom Salty Super Fluke: https://bit.ly/2aqys0H

Colors: Albino, Electric Shad, Smokin Shad

•XZone Whiplash Shad: https://bit.ly/3IpMKQo

Colors: Electric Shad, Baby Bass, Smoke Pearl Laminate

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

Colors: Green Gizzard, Pro Blue

SMALL SOFT JERKBAITS...

•Jackall Rhythm Wag 3.5: https://bit.ly/3NT6OvF

Colors: Blue Pearl Shad, Prism Shad, Sexy Albino

•Damiki Armor Shad: https://bit.ly/2VQ7g6o

Colors: SB Chart, RB Blue Pearl, American Shad

•Zoom Fluke: https://bit.ly/2OFjvjx

Colors: Electric Shad, Smokin Shad

•Zoom Tiny Fluke: https://bit.ly/2MJmF2H

Colors: Albino, Smokin Shad

STANDARD HOOKS...

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

Size: 4/0

Heavy Duty - Gamakatsu Superline EWG: https://bit.ly/2ac92XG

Size: 4/0

DONKEY RIGGING COMPONENTS...

Hooks– Owner All Purpose Bait Hook: https://bit.ly/2QbbdRW

Sizes: 3/0 and 4/0

Swivel- SPRO Power Swivel: https://bit.ly/2ay0p7d

Size: 6

Spring– Owner CPS Spring: https://bit.ly/2b2YgDf

Size: Medium

Leader– Maxima Ultragreen: https://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Size: 15 lb

STANDARD NOSE RIG COMPONENTS...

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

Size: 1/0

Spring– Owner CPS Spring: https://bit.ly/2b2YgDf

Size: Medium

BFS FLUKE COMPONENTS...

BFS Hook– BKK Chimera: https://bit.ly/3IS3pwf

Size: 1/0

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

Size: 2

Spring– Owner CPS Spring: https://bit.ly/2b2YgDf

Size: Medium

MATT'S SOFT JERKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– 13 Fishing Envy Black 7'3" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/3KtYZhv

Reel– 13 Fishing Concept C2: https://bit.ly/2NlzZhg

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro 40 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Sunline Saltimate 16 lb: https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2

DONKEY RIG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Zodias 7'5" Heavy: https://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

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

ine– Power Pro Maxcuatro 50 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Maxima Ultragreen 18 lb Mono: https://bit.ly/2ae97J9

BFS FLUKE COMBO...

Rod– Megabass P5 Pop X Stick: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

Reel– Shimano Aldebaran BFS: https://bit.ly/3ryXKpR

Line– 6 lb Daiwa Hidden Fluoro: https://bit.ly/3ILKXH0

BUDGET FLUKE COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Bass X 7'1" Medium Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/2r0xWAs

Reel– Daiwa Fuego CT: https://bit.ly/35hugfH

Line– Sunline FC (15 lb): https://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

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

The BEST Technique You've NEVER Heard Of!

The Spiral Bait has been working for decades and guys are finally finding out! Maybe you've heard all the hype surrounding the Hover Rig, well you're about to find out that this method (in one form or another) has been winning money in the West for a long time!

With word spreading about the hover rig, the cat is out of the bag on this old Western tournament technique. The key to the spiral bait is the "death spiral." Learning to adjust each bait to get a wide death spiral will allow fish more time to approach the bait before it hits bottom. This technique works and it's finally getting the coverage it deserves.

Below you'll find links to the both the simple rigging method, as well as some of the modern solutions to creating a proper death spiral. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

THE HEADS...

•Gamakatsu 90 Degree Jig Hook: https://bit.ly/3KA2Too

•Gamakatsu 211 Round Head: https://bit.ly/3qnWcip

•Core Tackle Hover Rig: https://bit.ly/3sefRSc

THE WEIGHTS...

Reins Tungsten Nail: https://bit.ly/3Qvfv3Z

Size: 1/32 oz

THE WORMS...

•Roboworm Sculpin: https://bit.ly/39hyrzL

Colors: Oxblood Light Red Flake, Hologram Shad

•Yamamoto 4" Senko: https://bit.ly/2axAmNS

Colors: Natural Shad, Electric Shad, Baby Bass

•MissileBaits 4" Magic Worm: https://bit.ly/3T7dHgB

Colors: Blueback Secret, Watermelon Violet

OTHER BAIT SHAPES...

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

Colors: Bad Shad, Smelt

•ZMan TRD Bugz: https://bit.ly/2oiavEE

Colors: Blood Worm, Mud Bug

•Reins Ring Craw: https://bit.ly/3U0OQvC

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Watermelon Seed

HIGH END COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis NRX+ 901S SJR: https://bit.ly/2RB0oJP

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

Line– Sunline Super FC (5 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BUDGET COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Intenza 7'4" Med Light: https://bit.ly/3O8zBye

Reel– Shimano Miravel 2500: https://bit.ly/3QZnwL5

Line– Sunline Super FC (6 lb): https://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

Don't Miss The Best Topwater Bite Of The Year! (Late Summer Topwater Tricks)

These 3 tricks will help you catch topwater fish throughout the Late Summer and early Fall! It's easy to overlook this opportunity and most anglers will, but if you know how to adapt your topwater baits this can be the best bite window of the year!

For most anglers, the best topwater of the year has already passed. Now they're focusing their attention on slower presentations. Don't fall into that trap! If you know how to adapt your topwaters (straight retrieve baits, downsized frogs, and micro topwater) you can break into some incredible late season fishing!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and equipment Matt discussed in the videos. We've included our favorite colors for the topwater baits as well as all the rod and reel combos Matt recommended. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

STRAIGHT RETRIEVE TOPWATERS...

•Dirty Jigs Skirtless Buzz: https://bit.ly/2WJ85R3

Size: 1/2 oz

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

Color: PB Red

•Megabass Jamaica Boa Buzzbait (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3iofbiZ

Colors: Full Chart, Hasu, Bluegill

•ZMan Hellraizer Topwater: https://bit.ly/3P0vseM

Colors: Purple Death, Bone

•Teckel Blade Waker: https://bit.ly/2DuYZxU

Colors: Pearl White, Silver Shiner

•Whopper Plopper 110: https://bit.ly/2bsPbQV

Colors: Bone, I Know It

•Whopper Plopper 130: https://bit.ly/2a7ipHL

Colors: TW Bluegill, TW Matte Black

FROGS AND TOADS...

•Spro Bronzeye 65: https://bit.ly/2sz9Qje

Colors: Clear Chartreuse, Killer Gill

•Snagproof Bobby's Perfect: https://bit.ly/3rHCOsQ

Colors: Grey Ghost, Bluegill

•Spro Flappin Frog: https://bit.ly/37ljzM8

Colors: Albino, Killer Gill

WALKING BAITS...

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

Color: Full Metal

•Megabass Giant Dog X: https://bit.ly/2yU84eE

Colors: Megabass Sexy Shad, HT Ito Tennessee Shad

•Evergreen JT 115: https://bit.ly/44ZFNz7

Colors: Bone, Flash Wakasagi

FINESSE/BFS TOPWATER...

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

Colors: Black Back Chartreuse, Sexy Ayu

•Jackall Kaera Frog: https://bit.ly/2Fz6SA3

Colors: Glitter Hasu, Glitter Gill

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

Colors: Natural Minnow, Shiner

•Megabass Dog X Jr BFS: https://bit.ly/475zcoD

Colors: Bahama Milk Pearl, Laser Beam

MATT'S TOPWATER COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis GLX 843C MBR: https://bit.ly/2gqziwT

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

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

Leader– Maxima Ultragreen (15 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae97J9

ALL AROUND MEDIUM TOPWATER COMBO...

Rod– 13 Fishing Meta 7' Medium: https://bit.ly/2NlzZhg

Reel– 13 Fishing Concept C2: https://bit.ly/2NlzZhg

Line– Sufix 832 (30 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Maxima Ultragreen (15 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae97J9

ALL AROUND FROG COMBO...

Rod #1 - Shimano Zodias 7'1" Heavy: https://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

Rod #2 - Shimano Expride 7'3" Extra Heavy: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

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

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

BUDGET FRIENDLY TOPWATER COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Bass X 7'1" Medium Fast: https://bit.ly/2r0xWAs

Reel– Daiwa Fuego CT: https://bit.ly/35hugfH

Line– Sufix 832 (30 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Maxima Ultragreen (15 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae97J9

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