LIPLESS CRANKBAITS - Everything You Need To Know About Fishing A Trap! (Beginner To Advanced)

Lipless Cranks are awesome! These crankbaits (traps) catch great numbers of fish and they catch giant bass too! They can be hopped, ripped, or steady retrieved in open water, around cover, or right on the bottom. With so many variables, where do you even start?! We're here to help...

The lipless is one of our favorite bass fishing techniques. It shines in the Fall, and again in Spring, but can catch fish any time of year. Our two main methods are hopping the baits on bottom and steady retrieving them in the middle of the water column. The two methods utilize completely different baits and today we're explaining why.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits discussed in the video. We've included our favorite colors for each, as well as links to some of our favorite gear for fishing these baits. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

HEAVY BAITS...

•Jackall TN 70: https://bit.ly/2lqAwjh

Colors: SG Threadfin, SS Shad, Super Shad

•Lucky Craft LV 500: https://bit.ly/2aAUUbd

Colors: Ghost Minnow, American Shad, Chartreuse Shad

•Nomad Swimtrex Max (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3SjrDWD

Colors: Threadfin Shad, Sexy Shad, Chartreuse Threadfin Shad

BURNING BAITS...

•Bill Lewis Rat–L–Trap (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2gm8CjC

Colors: Bleeding Shiner Chrome, Cali Craw, Ghost Minnow

•Bill Lewis Hammer Trap (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3Uk0Ri1

Colors: Green Gizzard, Silverado, Firecraw

BLADE BAITS...

•Damiki Vault (1/4 – 3/4 oz): https://bit.ly/2rnO7e2

Colors: Black Holo, Real Shad, Holo Cyber Purple

•Megabass Dyna Response (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2R7FlvL

Colors: Jukucho Shad, Ito Hiuo, Setsuki Ayu

HOOK/SPLIT RING UPGRADES... (Sizes: 4 – 8)

-Gamakatsu EWG: http://bit.ly/2cZrsbY

-Owner ST-56: http://bit.ly/2cVg7xW

-Owner STX-45: http://bit.ly/2FNnZwR

-Owner Hyper Wire Split Rings: http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX

Size: 2 or 3

G LOOMIS LIPLESS COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis IMX Pro 855C CBR: https://bit.ly/2FQj6CZ

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

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

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

ST. CROIX LIPLESS COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Legend Tournament Carbon Cranker: https://bit.ly/3Iow9KV

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

Line– Sufix 131 Braid (40 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF

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

BUDGET LIPLESS COMBO...

Rod– Dobyns Maverick 7' MH Mod Fast: https://bit.ly/47alYsM

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

Line– Seaguar Red Label (15 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

Fall Jig Fishing Made Easy! Best Jigs And Trailers To Catch Bass!

Ready to catch more bass with a jig? This video is for you! The jig bite can be amazing in the Fall and we're going to help you figure out how to do it! We rely on jigs to consistently get BIG bites in Fall, and you can too. From Pitching jigs, to football jigs, to the ever-growing micro jig category, Matt is giving up all the details!

Understanding how fish are positioning in the Fall is half the battle. Pay attention as Matt explains how to breaks down water and when he relies on different jig styles. Getting bit on the jig is easy, you just need to build confidence to throw it. From there, it's all about selecting the right rod so you can land the fish that you hook.

Below you'll find links to the exact jigs, trailers and gear discussed in the video. We've included Matt's favorite jig combos 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...

Bait– Dirty Jigs 1/2 oz Pitchin' Jig: http://bit.ly/2amL3of

Color: The Go To

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

Color: Green Pumpkin

PITCHING JIGS AND TRAILERS...

•Dirty Jigs 1/2 oz Pitchin' Jig: http://bit.ly/2amL3of

Colors: The Go To, Canterbury Craw, Supermatt Brown

•Dirty Jigs 1/2 oz Compact Pitchin' Jig: https://bit.ly/2hAIyCV

Colors: The Go To, Canterbury Craw, Supermatt Brown

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

Sizes: 4" and 3.25"

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Watermelon Red Flake

FINESSE JIG AND TRAILER...

•Dirty Jigs 3/8 oz Finesse Jig: https://bit.ly/2eJinXo

Colors: The Go To, Alabama Craw, Kentucky Craw

•Damiki 4" Air Craw: https://bit.ly/3AvRsZJ

Colors: Green Pumpkin Purple, Dark Pumpkin

FOOTBALL JIG AND TRAILER...

•Dirty Jigs 1/2 oz Finesse Football Jig: https://bit.ly/2d2apsm

Colors: Supermatt Brown, The Go To, Alabama Craw

•Yamamoto 5" Double Tail Grub: https://bit.ly/2db9w1p

Colors: Green Pumpkin Purp Copper Flake, Green Pumpkin Black

HULA GRUB AND HEAD...

•Yamamoto 2.5" Hula Grub: https://bit.ly/497jz1m

Colors: Green Pumpkin Purple And Copper

•Great Lakes Finesse Stealth Football: https://bit.ly/4eQjXTb

Sizes: 3/16 – 1/4 oz

MICRO JIGS...

•Keitech 3/8 oz Tungsten Football Jig: https://bit.ly/2FDQ3o1

Colors: Brown Purple, Green Pumpkin

•MissileBaits 1/4 oz Micro Football Jig: https://bit.ly/3osY6wA

Colors: Dill Pickle, Green Pumpkin

•Great Lakes Finesse 3/16 oz Matte Finesse Jig: https://bit.ly/3Yj41mp

Colors: Green Pumpkin Black, Green Pumpkin Brown

MICRO JIG TRAILERS...

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

Colors: Grass Craw, Green Pumpkin/Black Blue

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

Colors: Brown Pumpkin Special, Green Pumpkin Float

•Zman TRD Bugz: https://bit.ly/2oiavEE

Colors: Mud Bug, Sprayed Grass, Green Pumpkin

SHIMANO PITCHING JIG COMBO...

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

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

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (50 lb): https://bit.ly/3vbtuDw

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

DOBYNS JIG COMBO...

Rod– Dobyns Xtasy 755: https://bit.ly/36fIHCg

Model: 7'5" Mag Heavy

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

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

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

MICRO JIG COMBO...

Rod– Cashion Icon BF 6'10" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/3mLIIes

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

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

BUDGET JIG 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

October Bass Fishing Tips! (Day On The Water Bass Fishing A Highland Reservoir)

Jump in the boat with Tim for a day of Spotted Bass Fishing! The deck of the Skeeter FXR 21 is lined with rods and everyone one of them has a reaction bait tied on. From topwater, to underspins, to Bait Finesse, Tim is ready to target bass on this highland reservoir! It's going to be a lot of fun, let's go fishing!

This time of year we see bass ambushing baitfish around the country. This lake is no different, with Spotted Bass targeting both shad and blueback herring in open water. Tim has a variety of baits rigged up, all designed to capture the attention of these feisty spots while they're in a feeding mood. Watch closely as Tim keeps his rods ready at all times, crediting many of his bites to a quick reaction time to visible surface feeding.

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

TOPWATER...

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

Colors: Spotlight Shad

•Evergreen Shower Blows SB 105: https://bit.ly/2zIkqUH

Colors: Full Metal

MICRO RIG...

Rig– Hog Farmer Bladed Tactical Micro: https://bit.ly/3RY1wUK

Heads– Pure Tungsten Guppy: https://bit.ly/4nfOJtT

Size: 3/8 oz, 1/0 Hook

Swimbaits– Crush City 3" Mayor: https://bit.ly/43Uhyli

Color: Pro Blue Shad

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

Color: PB Silver

STROLLING...

•Dity Jigs Tungsten Guppy: https://bit.ly/4nfOJtT

Size: 1/4 oz, 1/0 Hook

•Hog Farmer 3.5" Spunk Shad: https://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Color: Green Shad

UNDERSPIN...

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

Size: 3/16 oz

•Crush City 2.5" Mayor: https://bit.ly/43Uhyli

Color: Pro Blue Shad

SPYBAIT...

•Duo Realis Spinbait 72 Alpha: https://bit.ly/2UbnUu9

Color: CL Dace

TOPWATER COMBO...

Rod– Megabass P5 Destroyer Z Crank Elseil: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

Model: 7' Medium Regular

Reel– Daiwa Steez SV TW: https://bit.ly/3wXZ9Jb

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

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

MICRO RIG COMBO...

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

Reel– Daiwa Steez A 100: https://bit.ly/3wUXrc1

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

STROLLING COMBO...

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

Model: 6'10" Medium Extra Fast

Reel– Shimano Exsence A 2500: https://bit.ly/4oBLYnM

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

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (8 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

BFS COMBO...

Rod– Cashion Icon BF 7'2" ML: https://bit.ly/3mLIIes

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

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

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 October Bass Fishing!

These baits will help you catch more fish this October! The Fall bite is in Full Swing and Bass are chasing baitfish! You can catch them on topwater, crankbaits, and even swimbaits! October is a power fisherman's dream! The big bass are showing back up, the bite is on, its time to go fishing!

October is amazing! It doesn't matter that temperatures are dropping, bass are feeding! From crankbaits to topwater, bass are willing to chase. If you've been waiting to go fishing, now is the time to give it another shot.

Below you'll find links to all the baits discussed in the video. We've included our favorite sizes and colors for each model as well as a couple of our favorite rod and reel combos to help cover the bases for this style of fishing. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

THE JIG...

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

Color: The Go To

Trailer #1 – Xzone 4" Muscle Back Craw: https://bit.ly/43DZXOQ

Colors: Green Pumpkin Black

TOPWATER...

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

Colors: Spotlight Shad, Bone Python, Juvy Gill

•Duo Realis Pencil 110 Silent: https://bit.ly/3TdJIoL

Colors: Chrome Tiger, UV Silver Slash B

SHALLOW CRANKBAIT...

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

Colors: Mossy Shad, Ghost Minnow, Real Shad

KARASHI...

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

Colors: Glitz Shad, See–Through Shad, Juvy Gill

GLIDE BAIT...

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

Colors: Matte Shad, Green Gizzard

UNDERSPIN...

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

Sizes: 1/8 oz - 3/8 oz

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

Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad

•Crush City 3" Mayor: https://bit.ly/43Uhyli

Colors: Shad, Electric Shad

JERKBAITS...

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

Colors: Pink Smelt, S Hasu, Clown

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

Colors: Mat Shad, Elegy Bone

SOFT JERKBAIT...

•Xzone Whiplash Shad: https://bit.ly/3IpMKQo

Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl, Baby Bass

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

Size: 4/0

SPEED CRANKS...

•Megabass Deep X 300: https://bit.ly/2sSQHpt

Colors: Mat Shad, MB Gizzard

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

Colors: True Shad, Ghost Minnow, Mirrored Minnow

JIGGING SPOONS...

•Nichols Blade Runner Duh Spoon: https://bit.ly/4cSEVki

Size: 3/4 – 1 3/4 oz

Colors: Morning Dawn UV, Sierra UV, Shattered Glass Silver

MATT'S JERKBAIT COMBO...

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

Reel– Shimano Aldebaran MGL (HG): http://bit.ly/2uQ4oH8

Line– Sunline Super FC 10 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BUDGET JIG COMBO...

Rod– Dobyns Maverick 7'3" Mag Heavy (735): https://bit.ly/3ncP1nX

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

Line– Seaguar Red Label (15 lb): https://bit.ly/2LOVEwA

BUDGET TOPWATER COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Bass X 7'1" Medium Fast: https://bit.ly/2r0xWAs

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

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

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

BUDGET CRANKBAIT COMBO...

Rod- St. Croix Mojo Glass 7'4" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2YIxLy5

Reel- Daiwa Fuego CT 100HS: https://bit.ly/35hugfH

Line– Seaguar AbrazX (12 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