Fishing A Frozen Lake!! Rain, Ice, And Bass Fishing!!

We found open water and the bass are biting!! Come along as the boys explore new spots after their main areas are frozen over. The ice cold water is causing them to adapt but it doesn't take long for them to find a pattern that works and start putting bass in the boat! These are the days we don't forget!

A recent cold snap has caused our home lake to freeze and it's been a struggle to even find a way to get the boats on the water. A little ice and snow won't stop us from chasing bass! We don't winterize our boats, and we don't put our gear away for the season. We adapt to changing conditions and figure out a way to keep catching fish! Come along for an awesome day as we explore the limits of bass fishing when it's cold!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear the guys were using. We've included the exact colors, sizes, as well as the rod and reel combos used. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of the items.

FINESSE SWIMBAITS...

•Keitech 2.8" Fat Swing Impact: https://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl

•Keitech 3" Easy Shiner: https://bit.ly/2bxJK6H

Color: Electric Shad

•Dirty Jigs Guppy Head: https://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

Size: 1/8 oz, 1/0 Hook

MICRO A RIG...

Rig– HogFarmer Tactical Micro Flex (Bladed): https://bit.ly/3RY1wUK

Heads– Dirty Jigs Guppy: https://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

Size: 1/8 oz, 1/0 hook

Baits– Damiki 3" Armor Shad: https://bit.ly/2KtPDAT

Colors: American Shad, PB Silver

MINI A RIG...

Rig– Hog Farmer Tactical Mini Flex (Bladed): https://bit.ly/3uwY6Md

Heads– Dirty Jigs Matt Allen Swimbait Head: https://bit.ly/29RrTYN

Size: 1/8 oz

Baits– Keitech 5" Easy Shiner: https://bit.ly/2bxJK6H

Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl

FINESSE SWIMBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 6'10" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/2osaj3q

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

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

Leader– Sunline Super FC (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

MICRO RIG COMBO...

Rod– Daiwa Steez AGS 7'3" Medium Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/3RhFit1

Reel– Daiwa Steez ST TWS: https://bit.ly/2hNLdb2

Line– Seaguar InvizX 12 lb Fluoro: https://bit.ly/2oVsG2Y

MINI RIG COMBO...

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

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

Line– Sufix 131 (50 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF

Leader– Sufix Advance Mono (17 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

RAIN GEAR...

•Aftco Barricade Rain Jacket: https://bit.ly/3eiR0mb

•Aftco Barricade Rain Bibs: https://bit.ly/3swFjRi

•Aftco F2 Midlayer Pants: https://bit.ly/3tXLIbr

•Aftco Deck Boots: https://bit.ly/3OhVo7z

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

Targeting Giant Bass With Swimbaits! ( On The Water )

Swimbait Fishing Is Simple! Come along for an amazing day on the water! Matt is throwing giant swimbaits and the bass can't resist! From an 8" Magdraft to a Chad Shad Glide Bait, the bite is wide open. This is what swimbait fishing is all about!

So many anglers are intimated by big swimbaits and they don't need to be. The swimbaits are simple, the retrieves can be mastered by anyone, and most of the fish that eat them are BIG. With a little faith and a lot of practice, anyone can master swimbait fishing.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and equipment Matt used throughout the video. We've included the exact swimbait colors, hook upgrades, rod and reel combos, etc. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

THE SWIMBAITS...

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

Colors: White Back Shad, Stealth Rainbow, MB Shad

•Spro Chad Shad: https://bit.ly/3AqivoQ

Colors: Threadfish Shad

HOOK UPGRADES...

•Owner ST–36 Treble: https://bit.ly/2cWpeyw

**The video said ST–56 but it is the 36**

Magdraft Size: 2/0

Chad Shad Size: 1/0

•Owner Hyperwire Split Ring: https://bit.ly/2aTH3f1

Size: 5

THE SCALE...

•Brecknell ElectroSamson Scale: https://bit.ly/2f7QgQ9

SWIMBAIT COMBO #1...

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

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

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

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

SWIMBAIT COMBO #2...

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

Reel– Daiwa Tatula 300 HS: https://bit.ly/3InxUva

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

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

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

What Fishing Rod Do You Need For Every Technique! (Beginner To Advanced)

This is the information you need to know! From how to get the most out of budget rods, to the meanings of rod action and power. Tim is showing everything you need to know to get the best fishing rods for your favorite techniques, regardless of your budget!

Fishing gear is expensive and the truth is, most anglers are guessing when they make a purchase. You're at the mercy of a tackle shop employee or an online review as you spend spend hard earned money on a new rod. It doesn't have to be that way! Understanding ratings, codes, and how popular brands differ, will take all the guess work out so you can make the best selections for your fishing style.

Below you'll find links to many of our favorite rods, separated by technique. We've also included a few budget–minded rods as well. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

IF YOU COULD ONLY HAVE ONE...

Casting Rod– Shimano SLX 7'2" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2L3wppO

Casting Reel– Shimano SLX A 150 (HG): https://bit.ly/2NfdOnk

Spinning Rod– Daiwa Tatula XT 7' Medium: https://bit.ly/3xi0ren

Spinning Reel– Daiwa Legalis LT 2500D–XH: https://bit.ly/3Y0kDh3

BRAIDED LINE...

•Power Pro Braided Line: https://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Spinning– 15 lb Line

Casting– 40 lb Line

OUR FAVORITE RODS BY TECHNIQUE...

Jig (Pitch and Flip)– Megabass Orochi XX Braillist: http://bit.ly/2OSVNwH

Jig (Light Football)– G Loomis GLX 844C MBR: http://bit.ly/2gqziwT

Jig (Heavy Football)– Megabass Orochi XX EMTF: http://bit.ly/2OSVNwH

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

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

Lipless Crankbait– G Loomis IMX Pro 855C CBR: http://bit.ly/2og0BmK

Chatterbait– Shimano Expride 7'2" Medium Heavy Glass: https://bit.ly/32IrXqE

Dropshot– G Loomis NRX+ 822S DSR: https://bit.ly/2RB0oJP

Ned Rig– G Loomis NRX+ 821S DSR: https://bit.ly/2RB0oJP

Tube– St. Croix Legend Elite 7'6" Medium: http://bit.ly/2pjJWMA

Heavy Flipping– Shimano Expride 7'11" XH: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Weightless Worms– Megabass P5 Dark Sleeper: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

Tail Spin/Blade– Shimano Expride 7’2” Medium LIght: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Keitech (4.8)– Halo KS II Elite 7’5” Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/36wC5UF

Big Swimbait– G Loomis IMX Pro 966 SWBR: https://bit.ly/3ktZFnF

Deep Crank (Tight Action)– G Loomis IMX Pro 906 CBR: http://bit.ly/2og0BmK

Deep Crank (All Around)– Shimano Zodias 7'6" MH Glass: https://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

Squarebill– Megabass Orochi XX Flat Side Special: http://bit.ly/2OSVNwH

Spinnerbait– St. Croix Legend Tournament 7’3” MH Fast: https://bit.ly/3Iow9KV

Frog– Shimano Expride 7'3" Extra Heavy: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Bait Finesse– Megabass P5 Pop X Stick (6'3" UL): https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

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

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

Texas Rig– Shimano Poison Adrena 7'3" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/3diigiT

Strolling– Shimano Expride B 6'8" Medium: https://bit.ly/2osaj3q

FAVORITE BUDGET RODS BY TECHNIQUE...

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

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

Jig– Fenwick Eagle 7'3" Medium Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/4b25LGh

Texas Rig– Daiwa Tatula XT 7’3” MH Fast: https://bit.ly/3wqRhwq

All Around– Shimano SLX 7'2" Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2mGp1Vc

Dropshot/Ned Rig– St. Croix Bass X 6'10" Med Light X Fast: https://bit.ly/3xi0ren

Topwater (Walking)– Halo XDIII 7'3" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/3ojz68h

Topwater (Popper) – 13 Fishing Defy Black 6’7” Medium: https://bit.ly/32gzFnN

Big Swimbait– Savage Gear 8' Heavy Squad: https://bit.ly/3tT8bS2

Frog– Daiwa Tatula 7’4” Heavy Frog: http://bit.ly/2Q4NgKA

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

5 Winter Bait Tricks You've Got To Try! ( The Baits We Really Use )

Do You Have The Winter Fishing blues? Try these tricks to start catching fish again! Winter fishing can be tricky when the weather doesn't cooperate, but we have some hacks we use to stand out to the fish and get bit, even on the tough days. Give one of these 5 tricks a try the next time you're at the lake, and need to get a bite.

Most anglers that struggle with Winter fishing don't realize how different it is than the rest of the year. They tend to throw the same baits in the same places, even though they're not catching fish. This year you need to mix it up and try some new techniques! From strange color combinations to unique bait actions, these tricks will get bit, even in the coldest water of Winter!

Below you'll find links to the baits discussed in the video. We've even included our favorite colors, sizes, and some great budget rod and reel combos that will help you throw these baits effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

MODIFIED NED RIG...

Bait– ZMan Finesse TRD: https://bit.ly/2hs4RtR

Color: Mood Ring, Meat Dog

Head– ZMan Ned Lockz EWG: https://bit.ly/3OWdp9W

Color: Chartreuse

Size: 1/10 oz

STANDARD NED RIG...

Bait– Xzone Ned Zone: https://bit.ly/2mRiYhF

Color: Violet Secret

Head– BKK Silent Chaser Draggin Ned: https://bit.ly/3ZvTJ2g

Size: 1/10 oz, 1/0 Hook

TUBES FOR WINTER FISHING...

•Netbait STH Baitfuel Tubes: https://bit.ly/3aU0oeU

Sizes: 2.5", 4"

Color: Green Pumpkin, Dark Melon Purple

Head for 2.5" Tube– Great Lakes Fitness: https://bit.ly/41C1W6g

Size: 3/16 oz

Head for 4" Tube: Xzone 60 Degree: https://bit.ly/3hV3cPE

Size: 3/8 oz

BLADED ALABAMA RIGS...

Largest– Tactical Flex Rig: https://bit.ly/38xd1es

Medium– Tactical Mini Flex Rig: https://bit.ly/3uwY6Md

Smallest– Tactical Micro Flex Rig: https://bit.ly/3RY1wUK

ALABAMA RIG SUBTLE SWIMBAITS...

•G Ratt 4" Thin Swim Swimbait: https://bit.ly/3TJVbxv

Colors: Pro Blue, Trout Smolt

•Keitech 4" Easy Shiner: https://bit.ly/2bxJK6H

Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Crystal Shad

•Damiki 3" Armor Shad: http://bit.ly/2KtPDAT

Colors: American Shad, Pure Gill

CHARTREUSE JIG TRICK...

Bait– Dirty Jigs 1/2 oz Finesse Football: http://bit.ly/2d2apsm

Color: Supermatt Brown, The Go To

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

Color: Green Pumpkin Black Purple Copper

Senko– 5" Yamamoto Senko: https://bit.ly/2axAmNS

Colors: Firetiger, Chartreuse Black Flake, Watermelon Lemon

DAMIKI RIG...

•Damiki Rig Jig Head: https://bit.ly/2tg1ajm

Size: 1/8 - 3/8

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

Size: 2.5 - 3"

Colors: Pro Blue, American Shad, RP Blue Pearl

BUDGET NED/DAMIKI COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Bass X: https://bit.ly/3xi0ren

Models: 6'10" Medium Light Extra Fast

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

Size: 2500HG

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Sunline FC (8 lb): https://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

BUDGET JIG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Intenza: https://bit.ly/3QjR9Kw

Models: 6'10" Medium heavy

Reel– Shimano Caius B: https://bit.ly/2O3Dvuw

Speed: 7.2:1

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (40 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Sufix Advance (12 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

BUDGET TUBE COMBO...

Rod– Daiwa Tatula XT: https://bit.ly/3n6Ojvx

Model: 7'3" Medium Extra Fast

Reel– Daiwa Fuego LT: https://bit.ly/2yDmdtQ

Size: 2500D–XH

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (15 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Sunline FC (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

BUDGET ALABAMA RIG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano SLX A 7'5" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2L3wppO

Reel– Shimano SLX A 150 (HG): https://bit.ly/2NfdOnk

Line– Power Pro Braid (50 lb): https://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader– Sufix Advance Green Mono (20 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

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