Easy Baits For Fishing Small Lakes And Ponds Ft. Jesse Kroetch (Tactical Family)

Jump in the boat with Tactical Family member, Jesse Kroetch, for a fun day of fishing! He's exploring several small lakes in the Pacific Northwest and we get to tag along for the ride! He's got great tips about how to fish these smaller bodies of water, and catches a ton of fish along the way!

After visiting the South and fishing with the Tactical crew, Jesse realized just how different the timing is in the PNW versus the rest of the country. To get ahead of the cold water and enjoy some different patterns, he turns to small lakes that warm up quicker. Watch how he employs a chatterbait, a Karashi, and a jig, to catch nearly every fish in the lake!

Below you'll find links to both the baits he was fishing, and the rod and reel combos he used to fish them effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

THE CHATTERBAIT...

•ZMan Evo Elite Chatterbait (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3OAGB8y

Color: Bama Craw

•Hog Farmer 4.5" Spunk Shad: https://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Color: Green Pumpkin Magic

THE KARASHI...

•Megabass Karashi Twitch Bait: https://bit.ly/3LwMGS7

Color: Wagin Oikawa KS

THE JIG...

•Dirty Jigs Pitchin Jig (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2amL3of

Color: Brown Craw

•MissileBaits DBomb: https://bit.ly/2d2dVlt

Color: California Love

CHATTERBAIT COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis IMX Pro 883C BJR: http://bit.ly/2QurcHi

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

Line– Sufix Advance Fluorocarbon (17 lb): https://bit.ly/3pF7HBK

KARASHI COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 6'8" Light: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel– Shimano Curado BFS: https://bit.ly/2QGRVF2

Line– Daiwa Hidden FC (7 lb): https://bit.ly/3ILKXH0

JIG COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis GLX 7'3" Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/4jR2cHm

Reel– Shimano Chronarch MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2n8DghB

Line– Sufix Advance Fluorocarbon (17 lb): https://bit.ly/3pF7HBK

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to apparel and merch! See it here…

•TacticalBassin Apparel and Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

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

Underspins And Finesse Swimbait Tricks For Late Spring And Early Summer!

Some Swimbaits are way better than others, how do you know the difference?! Today we're comparing how different swimbaits move in the water, and when they will catch fish. We're also looking at how different head styles impact action, and when to use them. If you're tired of being confused, we're about to answer all your questions!

Finesse swimbaits are awesome! They catch large numbers of fish, and they catch giants too! It wasn't long ago that there were only 2 styles of finesse swimbait on the market... today it can take up an entire row at your local shop. So what's the deal? Which baits should you be using? And does that answer change throughout the year? Let's find out!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and heads Tim discussed in the video. We've included our favorite sizes and colors for each, as well as some of our favorite combos for fishing these lures. 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...

•Dirty Jigs Tactical Mini Underspin: https://bit.ly/3JOd8UY

Size: 1/4 oz

•Xzone 2.75" Swammer: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl

FINESSE SWIMBAITS...

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

Size: 2.8" – 3.8"

Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl, Gizzard Shad

•Xzone Swammer: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Size: 2.75" – 4"

Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad, Tennessee Shad

•Crush City Mayor: https://bit.ly/43Uhyli

Size: 2.5" – 3"

Color: Shad, Gizzard Shad, Electric Shad

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

Size: 3" – 3.5"

Color: Albino Shad, Gizzard Shad

COLD WATER SWIMBAITS...

•Megabass Spark Shad: https://bit.ly/2XcLZk4

Size: 3" – 4"

Colors: Silver Shad, Albino, Real

•Megabass Dark Sleeper: https://bit.ly/2TyR1GT

Size: 3" – 1/2 oz

Colors: Wakasagi, Haze, Donko

•ZMan TRD Gobyz: https://bit.ly/3P35U1R

Colors: Goby Bryant, The Deal

•Xzone Stealth Invader: https://bit.ly/43OrFJx

Colors: Natural Goby, Touchdown, 309

UNDERSPINS...

•Dirty Jigs Tactical Mini Underspin: https://bit.ly/3JOd8UY

Size: 1/8 – 3/8 oz

•Dirty Jigs Tactical Underspin: https://bit.ly/4bKgVQf

Size: 3/8 oz – 3/4 oz

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

Size: 1/8 oz – 1/0

FINESSE SWIMBAIT HEADS...

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

Size: 1/0 Hook

•Dirty Jigs Tungsten HD Guppy Head: https://bit.ly/3WCfvSn

Size: 2/0 Hook

•Dirty Jigs Tactical Screwed Up Swimbait Head: https://bit.ly/3U5RsIx

Size: 3/16 – 3/8 oz

•Megabass Okashira Screw Head: https://bit.ly/2EpluSA

Size: 1/8 oz

BFS COMBO...

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

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

Line– Daiwa Hidden FC (7 lb): https://bit.ly/3ILKXH0

DARK SLEEPER COMBO...

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

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

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

MEGABASS SPINNING COMBO...

Rod– Megabass P5 7'6" Light+ Flyssa: https://bit.ly/3RmuKdN

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

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

Leader– 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 apparel and merch! See it here…

•TacticalBassin Apparel and Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

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

Best Baits For Shore Fishing! (Catching Fish In A New Pond)

Are you a shore angler? This one is for you! From ponds to reservoirs, bank fishermen have a different set of challenges than boaters. Today, Tim takes his daughter to explore a new pond. They catch fish from the first cast, and along the way Tim explains his bait selection and how to approach the water from the bank.

If you've spent any time fishing ponds you know they're just as diverse as larger lakes. Some are shallow, others are deep. Some have clear water while others are muddy. Despite all these differences, there are key baits that work in nearly every pond, every time. You can carry whole tackle boxes, but at the end of the day, one of these baits is how you'll catch most of your fish!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits the duo used throughout their time on the water. We've included the exact colors and sizes for each, along with the rods and reels they used to fish these baits effectively.

UNDERSPIN...

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

Colors: Electric Shad, Tennessee Shad

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

Size: 1/4 oz, 5/0 Hook

UNDERSPIN COMBO...

Rod– Dobyns Maverick 7'3" Heavy: https://bit.ly/3ncP1nX

Model: 734

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

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro Braid (40 lb): https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Sufix Advance Mono (15 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

FROG...

•Berkley Swamp Lord Frog: https://bit.ly/3MAFQum

Color: Bone

FROG COMBO...

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

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

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

SENKO...

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

Color: Green Pumpkin Green/Purple Flake

•Gamakatsu Superline Offset Round Bend Hook: https://bit.ly/4l2QhGL

Size: 3/0

SENKO COMBO...

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

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

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro Braid (40 lb): https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Sufix Advance Mono (15 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

TEXAS RIG...

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

Color: Tilapia

•Gamakatsu EWG Superline: https://bit.ly/3AmFDnK

Size: 3/0

•Xzone Tungsten Worm Weight: https://bit.ly/3c28mks

Size: 1/4 oz

TEXAS 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– Seaguar InvizX (12 lb): https://bit.ly/2oVsG2Y

TACKLE STORAGE...

Soft Bag: Buzbe Quik Qube: https://bit.ly/3TnKHl7

Size: Medium

Hard Box: Plano Edge 3700: https://bit.ly/2t3uHMR

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to apparel and merch! See it here…

•TacticalBassin Apparel and Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

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

Top 5 Baits For May Bass Fishing!

Bass fishing in May can be amazing, here's what you need to know! The bass are in transition and we're going to show you how to catch them. Most lakes have bass in every phase of the spawn by now. There are still lingering spawners but there are also a lot of post spawn fish. Some fish go deep while others stay around shallow cover. No matter how you like to fish, we've got tips to help you do it better!

There are a lot of great baits for targeting fish during the post spawn to early Summer transition, but we have some very clear favorites. Whether you're going deep or shallow, these are baits you can rely on to catch fish throughout the entire transition. And don't forget that early in the month the shad spawn is a major deal!

Below you'll find links to the baits discussed in the video. We've listed them in the order they appeared and included our favorite sizes and colors for each. We've also included a couple budget combos to help you consistently land the fish that bite. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

CHATTERBAITS...

•Zman JackHammer 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2popvj6

Colors: Blueback Herring, Green Pumpkin Shad

•ZMan Elite Evo 1/2 oz: https://bit.ly/3OAGB8y

Colors: Electric Shad, Spot Remover

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

Colors: Sexy Shad, Electric Shad

SPINNERBAIT...

•Megabass SV–3 Spinnerbait: https://bit.ly/3lk1SD0

Size: 1/2 oz

Color: Hasu, Wakasagi

•War Eagle Screamin Eagle: https://bit.ly/2IEHHjA

Size: 1/2 oz

Color: Spot Remover, Mouse

UNDERSPIN...

•Tactical Bassin Mini Underspin: https://bit.ly/3JOd8UY

Size: 3/8 oz

•Xzone Swammer: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Size: 2.75" - 4"

Color: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

TOPWATER...

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

Colors: Sexy French Pearl, HT Ito Tennesse Shad

•Duo Realis Popper 64: https://bit.ly/4a1hoMQ

Colors: Ghost Gill, Ghost Minnow

•Megabass Karashi: https://bit.ly/3LwMGS7

Colors: Setsuki Chiayu, Kasumi Ito, Ito Wakasagi

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

Colors: Killer Gill, Sunfish, Nasty Shad

SHALLOW CRANKBAITS...

•Damiki BTC 50: https://bit.ly/3OVb3Lc

Colors: Ghost Minnow, Mossy Shad

•Bill Lewis ATV 1.0: https://bit.ly/3kBMuGb

Colors: Green Gizzard, Tennessee Shad

•Spro Speed Demon: https://bit.ly/3XGWUC2

Colors: Laundry Matte, Old School Shad

DEEP CRANKBAITS...

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

Colors: Summer Minnow, Metallic Shad

•Nomad D Trak 65: https://bit.ly/4a5wAYX

Colors: Chartreuse Blue Back, Natural Threadfin

•Rapala DT 16: https://bit.ly/42ITxNr

Colors: Green Gizzard Shad, Helsinki Shad

SWIMBAITS...

•Megabass 6" Magdraft: https://bit.ly/2CANTU7

Colors: White Back Shad, Borealis Shad

•Bucca Brand 6" Trick Shad: https://bit.ly/4hFD5Go

Colors: Matte Shad, Shadaliscious

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

Colors: Tactical Gizzard Shad, Tactical Chartreuse Shad

WEIGHTLESS BAITS...

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

Colors: Electric Shad, Green Pumpkin Black Flake

•MissileBaits Bomba: https://bit.ly/44bZRNZ

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Super Bug

•Gamakatsu Offset EWG Hook: https://bit.ly/2d07gvp

Size: 3/0

SHAKY WORMS...

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

Colors: Junebug, Dark Junebug

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

Colors: Junebug Dream, Hammer Emoji

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

Size: 3/16 oz

ALL AROUND BUDGET CASTING COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick Eagle: https://bit.ly/4b25LGh

Models: 7'1" Medium

Reel– Abu Garcia Max Pro: https://bit.ly/3QKCQOG

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

Leader– Seaguar Blue Label (15 lb): https://bit.ly/48EP2Hz

ALL AROUND BUDGET SPINNING COMBO...

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

Models: 7' Medium Fast

Reel– Daiwa Legalis LT: https://bit.ly/3Y0kDh3

Size: 2500 D-XH

Line– Sunline Super FC (8 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BUDGET CRANKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano SLX A Glass: https://bit.ly/3uNTvXf

Models: 7' Medium Moderate

Reel– Shimano SLX A: https://bit.ly/2NfdOnk

Speed: HG

Line– Seaguar Red Label (12 lb): https://bit.ly/2LOVEwA

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to apparel and merch! See it here…

•TacticalBassin Apparel and Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

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