Make Fishing FUN Again With These Easy Tricks!

We're headed to a secret little lake, come along! The post spawn can be a difficult time for anglers, but it doesn't need to be! With the right techniques and some downsized baits, you can have a ton of fun! Come along as Matt sticks a bunch of fish on bait finesse and topwater!

This is the place where the Karashi trend really kicked off. This special little bait triggers bites in ways we've never seen from other lures! Matt mixes in some of our other favorites like the underspin, tiny craw, and topwater, and suddenly its a recipe for a fun day on the water!

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

RELATED VIDEOS...

•Karashi In Depth Video: https://youtu.be/R4oTU0CmJ-8

•Bait Finesse Tricks For Spring Bass Fishing: https://youtu.be/ZtNLOOg7GzI

THE KARASHI...

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

Colors: HT Ito Wakasagi KS, GLX Frozen Pink

POPPER...

•Damiki Umpa 40: https://bit.ly/42XSQkD

Color: Real Shad

MINI UNDERSPIN...

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

Size: 1/8 oz

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

Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl

STEALTH CRAW...

•Xzone Stealth Finesse Craw: https://bit.ly/4ckYPmX

Color: Green Pumpkin/Black Blue

•ZMan Finesse Bulletz: https://bit.ly/4cHyEsv

Size: 1/10th oz

TOPWATER...

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

Color: Sexy French Pearl

KARASHI COMBO...

Rod– Cashion Icon 7' Light: https://bit.ly/3mLIIes

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

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

MINI UNDERSPIN COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Poison Adrena 6'10" Light: https://bit.ly/3WE4yQ3

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

Leader– Sufix 832 Braid (10 lb): https://bit.ly/3vbtuDw

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

STEALTH CRAW COMBO...

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

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

Line– Seaguar PEX8 JDM Braid (18 lb): https://bit.ly/3UEhhl2

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

GIANT DOG X COMBO...

Rod– Dobyns Xtasy 7'2" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/36fIHCg

Model: DRX 723 C

Reel– Abu Garcia Zenon MG–X: https://bit.ly/4dv7WT0

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

Leader– Sufix Advance Mono (12 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 apparel and merch! See it here…

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

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

Matt's New Boat! Custom Skeeter FXR 21 Bass Boat Full Tour!

Come take a look inside Matt's brand new boat! Come along as we walk into Hennessey Outdoor Electronics and pick up Matt's brand new Skeeter FXR 21 from rigging! Take the tour with us, but know its so much more than that, as Matt explains his mindset behind how he lays out a boat for fishing, navigation, and safety.

We're so excited about this new boat! From the brand new Yamaha SHO 250 Outboard, to the Dakota Lithium batteries with giant capacities, this boat is built to handle everything we can throw at it! After decades of fishing out of every kind of boat imaginable, Matt designed this layout from the ground up to make this FXR an efficient fishing platform!

Below you'll find links to everything Matt discussed in the video. From a break down of the Electronics, to the boat and motor themselves, it's all there. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse, Skeeter, And Yamaha respectively, where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

THE BOAT...

•2025 Skeeter FXR 21 Pro: https://bit.ly/43GvGQh

••This Link Goes To The Skeeter Boats Website••

•Yamama SHO 250 Outboard: https://bit.ly/3xolFv0

••This Links Goes To The Yamaha Outboards Website••

THE ELECTRONICS...

•Humminbird Apex 13: https://bit.ly/3pdaK1q

TROLLING MOTOR AND ACCESSORIES...

•Minn Kota Ultrex Quest Mega DI/SI Trolling Motor: https://bit.ly/41RErpY

•Humminbird Mega Live Target Lock With Tranducer: https://bit.ly/3uWwTmE

•Humminbird 360 Mega Imaging: https://bit.ly/3oUt7oO

•Minn Kota Precision 5 Bank Charger: https://bit.ly/3ynIqMQ

•Minn Kota 10' Raptors: https://bit.ly/3iMUrEJ

•Megaware 8' Keel Guard: http://bit.ly/2N5p36m

BATTERIES...

•Dakota Lithium Trolling Batteries: https://bit.ly/3YCJUAI

••This Link Goes To The Dakota Lithium Batteries Website••

Preferred Trolling Motor Size: 12V (135AH)

Preferred Electronics Size: 12V (320AH)

CUSTOM MOUNTS, WIRING, AND RIGGING...

•Hennessey Outdoor Electronics Website: https://bit.ly/3kX87kA

••This link goes directly to the Hennessey Website••

Hennessey Component List...

•HOE Harness (Bow and Single Console)

•HOE Triple Slide Mount

•HOE Solix/Apex Gimble Bracket HD

•HOE Solix/Apex Aluminum Knobs

•HOE Trolling Motor Punch Pad

•HOE JackPlate Transducer Mount

•HOE Minn Kota Raptor Work Light

•HOE Minn Kota Raptor Anchor Light

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

How To Catch Shallow Bass Right Now! (Shad Spawn Fishing)

Its time! The bass are shallow and you can catch them! There is a short window in Spring when shad are spawning and bass are aggressively chasing them, don't miss it! Come along for a crazy morning on the water as Matt takes full advantage of the shad spawn bite!

The shad spawn is an open door for bass fishermen to have a great morning on the water. Forget the post-spawn blues, get up early, and catch a bunch of fish! The key to this pattern is fast moving baits with flash, combined with likely locations for a spawn. At first light the shad will be spawning along shallow banks, grass, even docks, and the bass will be ready to ambush them!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits Matt used in the video. We've also included his exact rod and reel combos. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

RELATED VIDEO...

•Adam Hinkle Breaks Down The Shad Spawn: https://youtu.be/3HOLCoUM-RA

CHATTERBAIT...

•Zman Elite Evo Mini Max Chatterbait: https://bit.ly/3EahpTT

Colors: Electric Shad

•Hog Farmer 4" Stroll Shad: https://bit.ly/3ALs7OI

Colors: Electric Shad

POPPER...

•Nomad Chug Norris Popper: https://bit.ly/3wn1zRJ

Color: Holo Ghost Shad

WALKING BAIT...

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

Color: Megabass Sexy Shad

UNDERSPIN...

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

Size: 1/4 oz

•Xzone 3.5" Swammer: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl

SPINNERBAIT...

•War Eagle Screamin Eagle (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2IEHHjA

Color: Mouse

•Gamakatsu Spinnerbait Trailer: https://bit.ly/2IGCfg1

Size: 2/0

POPPER COMBO...

Rod– Dobyns Xtasy 7'2" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/36fIHCg

Model: DRX 723 C

Reel– Abu Garcia Zenon MG–X: https://bit.ly/4dv7WT0

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

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

WALKING BAIT COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis GLX 7' Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/3PmpCqj

Model: 853C MBR

Reel– Shimano Metanium 70 DC: https://bit.ly/2qrSZvs

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

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

UNDERSPIN COMBO...

Rod– Dobyns Xtasy 7'2" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/2KS92gK

Model: 722

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

Line– Seaguar PEX8 (16 lb): https://bit.ly/3UEhhl2

Leader– Seaguar Gold label (10 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

BUDGET TOPWATER COMBO...

Rod– Cashion Element Z2 6'9" Medium: https://bit.ly/48w69eC

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

Line– Power Pro Braid (30 lb): https://bit.ly/2aFg46b

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 apparel and merch! See it here…

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

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

Popper Fishing Tricks! Catch More Bass With This Overlooked Topwater!

Don't overlook this topwater This Spring! Everyone owns a popper, but very few fishermen understand how to use them in different conditions. Today we're taking a deep dive into the world of topwater poppers! We're covering bait styles, actions, retrieves, and colors. Let's go!

When Matt pulls out a dedicated box of baits, you know it's going to be good! Today he's cracked open his popper box and pours out knowledge on a seemingly simple subject. Did you know you could work a popper so many different ways? Did you know the difference in rattle types and how they impact sound? It's time to take your popper fishing to the next level!

Below you'll find links to all the baits in Matt's box, in the order he discussed them. We've included our favorite colors for each bait, as well as some of the rod and reel combos we use to fish them effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

CHUGGING BAITS...

•Storm Rattling Chug Bug: https://bit.ly/3JYOZsV

Colors: Pure Chrome, Shad

•Nomad Chug Norris: https://bit.ly/3wn1zRJ

Colors: Holo Ghost Shad, Shadow Boxer, Natural Shad

POPPERS...

•Damiki D Pop 70: https://bit.ly/2Pjvqo3

Colors: Black Holo, Phantom, Spayu

•Splash It: https://bit.ly/2Fp8MQV

Colors: Assassin Shad, Clown, Killer Shad

•Yellow Magic: https://bit.ly/2al0dKP

Colors: Alewife, Smoke Shad

•Lobina Rico: https://bit.ly/2RGNx4x

Colors: Absolute, Risque

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

Colors: Ghost Gill, Ghost Minnow

•R2S Bubble Walker 80: https://bit.ly/2e0PZOY

Colors: Abalone Shad, Ghost Minnow

•Megabass Pop Max: https://bit.ly/2qqfmm1

Colors: Mat Shad, Gill, Secret Gill

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

Colors: GG Deadly Black Shad, Gill, Mat Shad

•Cultiva Gobo Popper: https://bit.ly/3T91jMD

Colors: Black Pearl, Smoke

•Spro E Pop: https://bit.ly/3ziPaQh

Colors: Natural Herring, Chartreuse Silver

•Shimano World Pop 69F: https://bit.ly/3sSjJpI

Colors: N Smelt, T Smelt, Gill

BFS POPPERS...

•Damiki Umpa 40: https://bit.ly/42XSQkD

Colors: Mossy Shad, Ghost Minnow, Real Shad

•Rapala Ultralight Popper: https://bit.ly/3FzvsNP

Colors: Chrome, Clown

•Megabass Baby Pop X: https://bit.ly/3QgjPDY

Colors: Galaxy Smoke, MG Sexy Stream

HIGH END POPPER COMBO...

Rod– Dobyns Xtasy 7'2" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/36fIHCg

Model: DRX 723 C

Reel– Abu Garcia Zenon MG–X: https://bit.ly/4dv7WT0

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

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

MID PRICED POPPER COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Zodias 6'10" Medium Mod Fast: https://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

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

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

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

BUDGET POPPER COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Bass X 6'8" Medium XFast: https://bit.ly/3A5CFSU

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

Line– Power Pro Moss Green (30 lb): https://bit.ly/2aFg46b

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

BFS POPPER COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B BFS: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Model: 6'8" Light

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

Line– Seaguar PEX8 (18 lb): https://bit.ly/3UEhhl2

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