Tricks For Targeting Offshore Bass In Early Summer!

We're about to catch a GIANT Bass while fishing offshore! After the spawn a lot of bass move to offshore structures for the Summer. Targeting these fish can be overwhelming if you've never seen how to do it. We're here to teach you how they position, why they're there, and what to use to catch them. It may be difficult to fish without the visual cues at first, but we'll show you how to do it!

Many anglers prefer the comfort of fishing near shore. And while we don't blame them, we highly recommend you spend a little time away from the bank this year. There are a lot of giant bass to be caught, and you can do it with several very simple lures and presentations. Today Matt catches the majority of his fish on a shakey head worm, but the GIANT commits to the wobble head creature bait. It's really common to catch your kicker for the day this way, and highlights why we use swinging jig heads for Summer bass!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits Matt used throughout the day. We've included the exact rods and reels as well, along with specifics on head sizes, worm colors, etc. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

WOBBLE HEAD JIG...

•Xzone Adrenaline Craw: https://bit.ly/3ebTO5h

Color: Junebug

•Dirty Jigs Pivot Point Football Jig: https://bit.ly/2jOY1Ns

Size: 3/4 oz, 5/0 Hook

FULL SIZE SHAKEY HEAD...

•Netbait Baitfuel T Mac Worm: https://bit.ly/2jndwj9

Color: Junebug

•Dirty Jigs Stand Up Finesse Head: https://bit.ly/3fUYNby

Size: 1/4 oz

FINESSE SHAKEY HEAD...

•Xzone Deception Worm: https://bit.ly/43YDE6x

Color: Junebug, TW Dark Junebug

•MissileBaits Warlock Shakey Head: https://bit.ly/4bg8DyC

Size: 3/16 oz

SCROUNGER AND MID STROLLING BAITS...

•Hog Farmer 5.5 Spunk Shad: https://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Color: Electric Shad

Scrounger– Davis Baits Shaky Fish: https://bit.ly/3AT3lYv

Size: 1/2 oz

Strolling– Owner Range Roller: https://bit.ly/42cqaUR

Size: 3/16 oz

SWIMBAIT...

•Bucca's 5" Bacca Burrito: https://bit.ly/3p5SkiW

Color: Tactical Gizzard Shad

MAPPING SOFTWARE...

•Humminbird Lakemaster VX Premium Mapping: https://bit.ly/3z2RFmK

*Select Your Region From The List*

SPINNING SHAKEY COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis GLX 892S JWR: https://bit.ly/49kagJX

Model: 7'5" Medium

Reel– Shimano Vanford 3000: https://bit.ly/2gu84t7

Line– Sufix 832 Sunrise Braid (15 lb): https://bit.ly/3vbtuDw

Leader– Seaguar Blue Label (10 lb): https://bit.ly/48EP2Hz

CASTING SHAKEY COMBO...

Rod– Megabass P5 Destroyer X Bites: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

Model: 7'2" Heavy

Reel– Shimano Aldebaran MGL 50 (HG): https://bit.ly/2fdX1Uy

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

Leader– Seaguar Blue Label (12 lb): https://bit.ly/48EP2Hz

WOBBLE HEAD COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Legend Xtreme 7'4" Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/2wlJQLu

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

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (50 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Sufix Advance 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

Where Do Bass Go In Summer?! (And The Tricks That Catch Them)

Summer fishing is amazing when you know where to fish! As temperatures rise, bass follow predictable patterns. Once you know where to find the bass, catching them is easy! Even when Summer temperatures are at their highest, bass behavior can be predicted and you can keep catching fish consistently.

For those that don't know where to look, Summer bass fishing is tough. Here's what you need to know... Since the spawn, the bass have separated into two distinct groups. The first group goes shallow into cover and the second heads out to main lake structures. The shallow fish are fun because you can target them with a variety of power fishing techniques. The fish on outside structures group up around current when available and hard bottom when the water is calm. These fish can be caught on a variety of lures and tend to feed in aggressive "bite windows".

Below you'll find links to the key baits we discussed in the video. We've also included details on size and color for each lure, as well as some great budget-friendly rod and reel combos for fishing these baits affectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each.

TOPWATER...

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

Colors: Mat Shad, Wagin Hasu, Gill

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

Colors: Killer Gill, Nasty Shad

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

Colors: Chart Strike Gill, Gold Gill

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

Colors: Phantom Shad, Crystal Minnow

DEEP DIVING CRANKBAITS...

•Rapala DT 20: https://bit.ly/3JmnnR3

Colors: Live River Shad, Citrus Shad

•River2Sea Tactical DD 75: http://bit.ly/37dclbX

Colors: Mirrored Minnow, Summer Minnow

SWIMBAITS AND TERMINAL...

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

Colors: Albino Shad, Sexy Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

•Xzone 4.75" Swammer: http://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Colors: Electric Shad, Sexy Shad, Ghost Shad

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

Size: 5/0,  1/4 oz

•Tactical Bassin Underspin: https://bit.ly/4bKgVQf

Size: 3/8 oz

WOBBLE HEADS AND CREATURES...

•Xzone Adrenaline Craw: https://bit.ly/3ebTO5h

Colors: Junebug, TW Dark Junebug, Tilapia

•Dirty Jigs Pivot Point Football: http://bit.ly/2jOY1Ns

Sizes: 1/2 oz 4/0, 3/4 oz 5/0

SHAKY HEAD WORM...

•Netbait BAITFUEL T Mac Worm: https://bit.ly/41rJOer

Colors: Junebug, Black Grape

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

Size: 3/16 oz

THE SENKO...

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

Colors:

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

Size: 1/0

SOFT JERKBAIT...

•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

•VMC Redline Wide Gap: https://bit.ly/3m3dn6G

Size: 4/0

BUDGET FROG FISHING COMBO...

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

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

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

BUDGET SHAKEY HEAD COMBO...

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

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

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

BUDGET WOBBLE HEAD COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Bass X 7'4" Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/3A5CFSU

Reel– Shimano SLX 70 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/3vPtYQ5

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro (50 lb): https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Sufix Advance (17 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! It's all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here...

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

Wakebait Fishing For Bass! (Everything You Need To Know)

BIG Wakebaits Catch BIG Bass! Today We're going to show you how to fish them! From the basics of retrieves and lure shapes, to advanced details on bait design, we're breaking down all the details of fishing with big topwater for bass. Whether you like to throw a lipped Wake, a multi joint, a rat, or giant walking bait, these are the details you need to know!

Very few baits are capable of catching bass in both Summer and Winter, around cover or open water, which makes it even more amazing that wakebaits are largely overlooked by many anglers. It's time for that to change! Let's start with a look at the River2Sea Tactical Wake 210, but we won't stop there. Next we're looking at stand out baits from around the industry.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and equipment Matt discussed in the video. He's also included his favorite rod and reel combos for fishing these baits effectively, along with his favorite hook upgrades. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

THE TACTICAL WAKE...

•River2Sea Tactical Wake 210: https://bit.ly/3aV6peA

Colors: Copper Carp, Tactical Shad, Chrome Gill

LIPPED WAKE BAITS...

•Clutch Wake Gill: https://bit.ly/3yvR3Zb

Colors: Female Bluegill, Sunny Gill

•Bucca Bull Shad Wake: https://bit.ly/2yceVRt

Colors: Gizzard Shad, Dirty Bone

MULTI JOINTED BAITS...

•Spro 8” Trout Floater: https://bit.ly/2cU1x5P

Colors: Flat Rainbow, Hitch, Silver Fish

•Spro 6” Trout Floater: https://bit.ly/4bNGrDo

Colors: Blueback Herring, Rainbow Trout

WALKING BAITS...

•Megabass Mega Dog: https://bit.ly/2VIYoMH

Colors: MB Gizzard, Stealth Rainbow

•Baitsanity Antidote TUG: https://bit.ly/3Y0MhtS

Colors: Dark Bluegill, Metallic Trout

RAT BAITS...

•PB Rat 3 Piece: https://bit.ly/3eZJCgZ

Colors: Bone Brown, Brown Black

•PB Mouse 2 Piece: https://bit.ly/3WXTePp

Colors: Brown Black, Brown White

•Mike Bucca Bull Rat: https://bit.ly/2BnMr4r

Colors: Grey, Tan

•Spro Rat Wake: https://bit.ly/2tHDGyU

Colors: Ninja, Brown

HOOK UPGRADES…

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

1X Strong

Sizes: 2 - 2/0

•Owner ST 56 Trebles: https://bit.ly/2cVg7xW

3X Strong

Sizes: 2 - 1/0

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

Sizes: 5, 6

ALL AROUND SWIMBAIT COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis 966C SWBR: https://bit.ly/3ktZFnF

Reel– Calcutta Conquest MD 300: https://bit.ly/3ZBEK5p

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

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

WAKEBAIT COMBO...

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

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

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

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

BUDGET WAKEBAIT COMBO...

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

Reel– Shimano Cardiff 300: https://bit.ly/2cvhtMO

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

Leader– Seaguar Blue Label (30 lb): https://bit.ly/48EP2Hz

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

RAW BASS FISHING! Serious Fish Catching And Finesse Fishing Knowledge!

Have you ever caught this many bass, this quickly?! Tim is headed out for an afternoon on the lake and he's bringing you along for the fun! It takes him no time to find some giant schools of aggressive bass and the catching ensues! Listen closely as he talks through his mindset, his approach, and the specifics of the baits he's using.

This day is all about finesse. Tim is focused on swimbaits, spy baits, hair jigs, and tubes, to keep the fish biting. Consistently cycling through baits is key to keeping the schools of fish active. They're on isolated areas in open water, specifically chunk rock and rock to sand transitions, so these fish would be easily overlooked by an angler who was simply fishing the bank.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and equipment Tim used throughout the day. From the specific colors, to the rigging components, to the rod and reel combos, we've linked it all. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

FINESSE SWIMBAIT...

•Megabass 3" Spark shad: https://bit.ly/2XcLZk4

Color: Real

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

Size: 1/4 oz, 1/0 Hook

Rod– Shimano Expride 7'2" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel– Daiwa PX BF70 BFS: https://bit.ly/3y0fWw0

Line– Sunline Super FC (7 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

FINESSE TUBE...

•Great Lake Finesse Juvy Craw: https://bit.ly/4aCo9UC

Color: green pumpkin

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

Size: 1/4 oz, 1/0 Hook

Rod– Shimano Expride 7'2" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

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

Line– Seaguar AbrazX (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2aaBBDX

SPY BAIT...

•Duo Realis Spinbait 80: https://bit.ly/3QE27YK

Size: 1/4 oz

Color: Shiner

Rod– Cashion Icon 6'8" Ultra Light: https://bit.ly/4aurFAO

Reel– Abu Garcia Zenon BFS: https://bit.ly/4aSBckW

Line– Sunline Super FC (6 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

JERKBAIT...

•Megabass Vision 110 Jr +1: https://bit.ly/2LnK389

Color: Northern Secret

Rod– Megabass P5 Destroyer Oneten Stick: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

Model: 6'5" Medium Slow

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

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

NED RIG...

•Great Lakes Finesse Snack Craw: https://bit.ly/4b8aeHo

Color: Green Pumpkin

•BKK Silent Chaser Head: https://bit.ly/3ZvTJ2g

Size: 1/4 oz, 1/0 Hook

Rod– Daiwa Steez AGS Spinning: https://bit.ly/44wVwFk

Model: 7’6” Medium Light

Reel– Daiwa Exist 3000–XH: https://bit.ly/453vyds

Line– Sunline Super FC (7 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

HAIR JIG...

•Andy's Maribou Pro Series: https://bit.ly/3uYqDsw

Color: Black

•Outkast Tackle Feider Fly: https://bit.ly/2G7TBwj

Color: Black

Rod– Fenwick World Class: https://bit.ly/4bX4gZK

Model: 7'6" Medium Light Extra Fast

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

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

FAVORITE TOOLS AND GEAR…

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