Early Summer Bass Fishing Tricks! (Incredible Swimbait Fishing!)

Come along for a fun day on the water! Tim is on a road trip through the North and picked a random lake off the map. Watch how he builds several unique patterns and catches a ton of beautiful largemouth and smallmouth on everything from a swimbait to a spy bait!

This is such a fun time of year to be on the water! You can catch fish a variety of ways, as illustrated by Tim's fishing today. When the conditions dictated, Tim caught a bunch of quality fish on the Megabass Magdraft. After a front blew through, he turned to a jerkbait and a spy bait to keep his bite alive. It just goes to show you, if you keep a rod in your hand, you never know what will bite!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits Tim used throughout the day. We've included the exact colors, sizes, and bait modifications, along with 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.

FINESSE SWIMBAIT...

Bait– Keitech 3.5" Easy Shiner: https://bit.ly/2bxJK6H

Color: Ayu

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

Size: 1/4 oz

JERKBAIT...

•Shimano Zumverno 95 SP: https://bit.ly/3Gbzrmw

Color: S Hasu

MAGDRAFT...

•Megabass 6" Magdraft Swimbait: https://bit.ly/2mc8bfK

Color: Borealis Shad, White Back Shad

Hook Upgrade: Owner ST–56: https://bit.ly/2cVg7xW

Size: 2

Weight Upgrade: Tungsten Nail: https://bit.ly/43pxM7o

Size: 3/64 oz

SPY BAIT...

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

Color: Shiner

FINESSE SWIMBAIT COMBO...

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

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

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

JERKBAIT COMBO...

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

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

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

MAGDRAFT COMBO...

Rod– Megabass P5 Destroyer USA Mark 56: https://bit.ly/3wHoXpD   

Reel– Shimano Curado 200 M (HG): https://bit.ly/2tHewEh

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

Leader– Sunline Saltimate (20 lb): https://bit.ly/2O4UElB

SPYBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Megabass P5 Destroyer USA Flyssa: https://bit.ly/3RmuKdN

Reel– Daiwa Exist G LT 2500: https://bit.ly/453vyds

Line– Sunline Super FC (5 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

Swinging Jigs For Summer Bass! (Everything You Need To Know)

This is our FAVORITE technique for catching BIG BASS in late Spring and early Summer! The Swing head jig is overlooked by most anglers but it's still catching a ton of big fish! This technique is easy to do, won't require new gear, and it will work on your lake. It's time to set your old Summer patterns aside, and try something completely different!

The swinging jig is incredibly simple. All you do is pair the free swinging head with your favorite bait, let it hit bottom, and start a moderate retrieve. As you swim it along the bottom the bait will bump along, deflecting off cover, and drawing reaction strikes from the bass. While this technique can be done with swimbaits, worms, and creature baits, our best results have consistently come with creature baits.

When it comes to baits, there are endless options that can be rigged on these heads. However, we've found very specific baits that consistently get bigger bites. Below you'll find links to those exact baits, as well as the heads and gear we use to fish them. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

FULL SIZE CREATURE BAITS...

•XZone Adrenaline Craw 4.25: https://bit.ly/3ebTO5h

Colors: Junebug, TW Dark Junebug, Tilapia

•Zoom Z Craw: http://bit.ly/2vW7Jo5

Colors: Junebug, Green Pumpkin

•Zman Billy Goat: https://bit.ly/3u4ZT8l

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Black Blue

•Crush City Cleanup Craw: https://bit.ly/3TyfMmo

Colors: Bama Bug, Candy Bug

•Xzone 4" Muscle Back Craw: https://bit.ly/43DZXOQ

Colors: Green Pumpkin Black, Summer Craw

SMALL CREATURE BAITS...

•XZone Adrenaline Craw 3.5: https://bit.ly/3ebTO5h

Colors: 309, Green Pumpkin Blue, TW Dark Junebug

•Yamamoto 3" Yama Craw: https://bit.ly/42VEPoo

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Junebug, Bama Bug

FAVORITE HEADS...

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

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

•Xzone Tungsten Swing Football: https://bit.ly/3wYgDpf

Common Sizes: 3/8 oz 3/0, 1/2 oz 5/0

•Gamakatsu Tungsten Hybrid Swing Head: https://bit.ly/3AHXshQ

Sizes: 1/2 – 1 oz

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

Size: 2/0 – 4/0

•Owner Jungle Wide Gap Hook: https://bit.ly/2sBsR1Z

Size: 3/0 – 4/0

HIGH END COMBO...

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

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

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

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

MID PRICED COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 7'4" Heavy Mod Fast: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

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

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

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

BUDGET FRIENDLY COMBO...

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

Reel– Seviin GF (7.3:1): https://bit.ly/3qa2SQZ

Line- Seaguar AbrazX Fluorocarbon (15 lb): https://bit.ly/2aaBBDX

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 Properly Break In An Outboard Motor ( Yamaha SHO 250 ) + Electronics Tips

Jump in Tim's new Skeeter FXR 21 bass boat and ride along as he breaks in his new Yamaha SHO 250 outboard engine! Properly breaking in your motor is an essential step in having a reliable motor for years to come. Every motor, regardless of brand, has a specific break in procedure for the first 10 hours of use. The first hour requires a lot of idle time, so Tim also breaks down the new Humminbird interface for Apex, Solix, and Xplore units.

The proper break in procedure or a Yamaha Outboard is as follows...

•First Hour: Run the boat at varying speeds, up to 2000 RPM

•Second Hour: Accelerate the boat onto plane (without reaching full throttle) then back off as much as possible, while still staying on plan.

•Following 8 Hours: Operate the vessel at all speeds, but avoid operating at full throttle for more than 5 minutes.

We hope you found this video useful. While it's tempting to skip ahead of the break in procedure and just go fishing, that is a mistake that will cost you later. Take the time to break your motor in properly, and enjoy the reliability into the future.

THE MOTOR...

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

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

THE BOAT...

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

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

THE ELECTRONICS...

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

•Humminbird Apex 16: https://bit.ly/3QBaOli

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

Tricks To Catch Bass In The Wind! (Post Spawn Bass Fishing)

Fishing in the wind doesn’t have to be tough! Jump in Matt’s Skeeter, and learn the tricks to using wind to your advantage! Watch as he breaks down a brand new lake in the middle of a wind storm. Not only does he use the wind, he puts together a great limit of fish!

Exploring a new lake is rarely an easy task. Throw wind into the mix, and it can be downright tough! Matt had to pull all the stops today, but in the end he catches a BIG ONE! The fishery he’s on today has a lot of shallow vegetation so Matt used a combination of swim jig, underspin, and frogs to get key bites throughout the day.

Below you’ll find links to the exact baits and gear Matt used throughout the day. He’s also included the exact colors for each bait. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

COMPACT SWIM JIG…

•Dirty Jigs Compact Swim Jig (3/8 oz): https://bit.ly/43OSFY1

Color: Tactical Shad

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

Color: Gizzard Shad

SWIM JIG…

•Dirty Jigs Swim Jig (3/8 oz): https://bit.ly/2dIVUMd

Color: Crappie

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

Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl

UNDERSPIN…

•Dirty Jigs Tactical Underspin (3/8 oz): https://bit.ly/4bKgVQf

Hook Size: 2/0

•Xzone 4” Swammer: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl

SPRO FROG…

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

Colors: Killer Gill, Navy Seal

SWIM JIG COMBO…

Rod– St. Croix Legend Xtreme 7’4” Heavy: https://bit.ly/2wlJQLu

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

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (65 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

UNDERSPIN COMBO…

Rod– Fenwick World Class 7’1” Medium X Fast: https://bit.ly/4bX4gZK

Reel– Abu Garcia Zenon MGX 3000: https://bit.ly/3C7KTAd

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

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

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

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