Shallow Crankbait Tricks For Fall Bass Fishing!

Crankbait Fishing? These are the tips no one is talking about! Today we're taking a deep dive into the world of shallow crankbaits! Come along as Tim teaches how, when, and where to fish these baits! If you've ever thrown a shallow crank, or even if you have the slightest curiosity about them, this video is for you!

There are so many new baits on the market, it's hard to know which baits to use! From flat sides, to round bodies, to different bill shapes, this video covers everything you need to know about shallow crankbaits. Different baits shine in different shallow water situations, and Tim is laying it all out in this quick tutorial!

Below you'll find links to all the baits Tim discussed in the video. We've also included some of our favorite rods for fishing crankbaits effectively. 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...

•Bill Lewis 1.5 ATV Crankbait: https://bit.ly/41o3ctj

Colors: Green Gizzard, Tennessee Shad

CRANKBAITS...

•Spro Speed Demon 55: https://bit.ly/3XGWUC2

Color: Laundry Matte, Old School Shad

•Nomad Atlas 55: https://bit.ly/3UOkjU5

Color: Tennessee Shad, Threadfin Shad

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

Color: Threadfin Flash, Mossy Shad

•Spro Baby Fat John 50: https://bit.ly/2V03giW

Color: Honey Shad, Matte Shad

•Spro Little John 50 Type R: https://bit.ly/3j0GS3a

Color: Copper Shad, Nasty Shad

•Rapala DT 4: https://bit.ly/3EFGd2J

Color: Lemon Shad, Green Gizzard Shad

SPLIT RING UPGRADES...

•Owner Hyperwire Split Rings: https://bit.ly/2v8ArBX

TREBLE HOOK UPGRADES...

•Owner ST–35 Trebles: https://bit.ly/2g8uCMj

•Owner ST–36 1X Trebles: https://bit.ly/2cWpeyw

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

•Gamakatsu EWG Treble: https://bit.ly/2DCOlmV

•BKK Spear EWG 71 Treble: https://bit.ly/3PiUjM7

TIM'S CRANKBAIT STORAGE BOX...

•Plano Edge 3700 Deep: https://bit.ly/3dbdbby

TIM'S SQUAREBILL COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis 845 CBR: https://bit.ly/2FQj6CZ

Model: 7' Medium Heavy

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

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

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

MATT'S SQUAREBILL COMBO...

Rod– Megabass Levante Flat Side Special: https://bit.ly/2FdE3YY

Reel– Daiwa Tatula SV TW 70: https://bit.ly/3ZcBbCZ

Line– Sunline Crank FC (12 lb): https://bit.ly/3fohguC

BUDGET SQUAREBILL COMBO...

Rod– Cashion Element Z2 7'3" MH Mod Fast: https://bit.ly/3xZbLAy

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

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

Tricks To Catching Shallow Water Bass In Fall!

Jump in the boat with Matt for a fun day of shallow water bass fishing! Today's lake is full of grass, and full of fish. The weather has shifted, throwing Matt a curve ball, but it doesn't take long for him to figure out how to catch some fish.

Tough days are what helps us grow as anglers. Matt was expecting an easy day on the water, but when his first cast nearly cost him a rod, he should have known he was in for a surprise! Pay attention to the details today, because retrieve speed, color adjustments, and location, where all critical to Matt successfully catching fish in tough conditions.

Below you'll find links to all the baits Matt fished throughout the day. We've included the exact colors, trailers, and terminal tackle, along with the rod and reel combos he uses to fish them effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

CHATTERBAIT...

•ZMan JackHammer Chatterbait (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2popvj6

Color: Ghost Baby Gill

•Zman 4.5" ChatterShad: https://bit.ly/4jPaGOX

Color: Green Pumpkin

SOFT JERKBAIT...

•Megabass Sling Shad: https://bit.ly/41tgaaT

Colors: Light Green Pearl, Tinsel Brown

TOPWATER...

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

Color: Spotlight Shad

•Jackall Kaera Frog: https://bit.ly/2Fz6SA3

Color: Glitter Gill

CHATTERBAIT COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Legend Xtreme 7'1" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2wlJQLu

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

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

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

SOFT JERKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick World Class 7'1" Medium Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/3qbGEya

Reel– Abu Garcia Zenon MG–LTX: https://bit.ly/40ltb6s

Line– Seaguar Tatsu Fluoro (12 lb): https://bit.ly/3Cje0Rw

TOPWATER COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis NRX+ 843C MBR: https://bit.ly/2SuZG15

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

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

Leader– Sufix Advance (14 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

FROG 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

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

Where Do Bass Go In The Fall?! (And How To Catch Them)

Fall Bass Fishing has arrived!! Here's what you need to know! Bass are schooling up and feeding on baitfish. If you're not catching them, you need to adapt right away because it's happening, and you're missing it! Regardless of the type of lake you're fishing, we're here to help. From where bass position in different types of fisheries, to the baits we use to catch them, we're about to lay it all out for you!

Fall is a peak time for bass fishing! Whether you like to fish shallow or deep, there are aggressive fish to be caught. We use different lures depending on the type of fishery, but the concept is always the same; find the baitfish, find the bass. Keep moving, keep searching, and keep your eyes peeled for signs of life in the water! If you can find the baitfish, active bass aren't far away.

Below is a breakdown of the gear we recommend using during these conditions. We've included rigging components where applicable and even included our favorite colors for each technique. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

CRANKBAIT...

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

Colors: Mirrored Minnow, DD Minnow

MICRO RIG...

Rig– Hog Farmer Tactical MICRO Flex (Bladed): https://bit.ly/3RY1wUK

Heads– Dirty Jigs HD Guppy (3/8 oz): https://bit.ly/3WCfvSn

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

Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl

MINI RIG...

Rig– Hog Farmer Tactical MINI Flex (Bladed): https://bit.ly/3uwY6Md

Heads– Matt Allen Swimbait Head (1/4 oz): https://bit.ly/29RrTYN

Baits– Xzone 4" Swammer: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl

Dummy Baits– Xzone 2.75" Swammer: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl

THE JIG...

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

Favorite Colors: Supermatt Brown, The Go To

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

Color: Green Pumpkin Black Flake, Cinnamon Purple

TOPWATER...

•Rapala PXR Jowler 125: https://bit.ly/3A3HDVs

Colors: Matte Shad,  Broken Bone

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

Colors: Spotlight Shad, Juvy Gill

UNDERSPIN...

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

Sizes: 1/4 oz

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

Colors: Shad, Electric Shad

JERKBAIT...

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

Natural: ST Chiayu, S Hasu

SOFT JERKBAITS...

•Megabass Sling Shad: https://bit.ly/41tgaaT

Colors: Ayu, Hasu

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

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

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

Size: 3/0

CHATTERBAIT...

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

Color: Electric Shad

•Zman 4.5" ChatterShad: https://bit.ly/4jPaGOX

Color: Electric Shad

SHALLOW CRANKBAITS...

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

Colors: Mossy Shad, Ghost Minnow, Real Shad

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

Colors: SG Threadfin, Ghost Minnow

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

Swimbait Fishing For Bass Made Easy! Full Seminar (Beginner To Advanced)

SWIMBAIT FISHING IS EASY! You only need a few baits to consistently catch fish, no matter where you live! Most anglers act like catching big bass with swimbaits is difficult, but aside from some little tricks, there isn't much you need to know to start catching bass with swimbaits.

Matt breaks swimbaits into basic categories, including bluegill, baitfish, and trout profiles. Based on what bass are primarily eating in your lake, he covers which baits to focus on, and how to fish them effectively. Once you've got the basics it's all about building confidence with those key baits. You can catch a giant swimbait fish this year, all you have to do is commit to it!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits discussed in the video. We've included our favorite sizes, sink rates, and colors. We've also included some great rod and reel combos, as well as some other swimbait videos. All the gear links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

SIMPLE BAITS…

•Savage Gear LT Gill: https://bit.ly/3pCRab7

Color: Bluegill

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

Color: White Back Shad

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

Color: Matte Shad

•Big Bite Baits B6 Swimbait: https://bit.ly/3bw7lWR

Colors: Blue Gizzard

•Zman 6" Diezel Minnow: https://bit.ly/3VHVhFi

Colors: Bad Shad

•Zman Diezel Eye Jighead: https://bit.ly/4db6LI2

Size: 3/4 oz

BLUEGILL HARD BAITS...

•Jackall Gantarel: https://bit.ly/2adZI3R

Colors: RT Bluegill

•Baitsanity Explorer Gill: https://bit.ly/3F65FxK

Colors: Bluegill

•Bucca Bull Gill: https://bit.ly/2f1ASHn

Colors: Bluegill

•Bucca Brand 3.75" Baby Bull Gill: https://bit.ly/3IBscss

Colors: Violet Brim

•Megabass Vatalion: https://bit.ly/367AOxD

Colors: GG Gill

SHAD GLIDES...

•Clutch Eco: https://bit.ly/4bsZX9q

•Spro Chad Shad: https://bit.ly/3AqivoQ

•Shimano Gravitator: https://bit.ly/43HbYpQ

COVER GLIDES...

•River2Sea S Waver 168: http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh

•Savage Gear Glide Swimmer: https://bit.ly/4eGJ5No

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

OPEN WATER GLIDES...

•Deps Slide Swimmer 250: https://bit.ly/2AfXQnF

•Savage Gear Scandal 250: https://bit.ly/48q7MNJ

•Baitsanity Trout Explorer: https://bit.ly/33bQyxY

•Baitsanity 11.5" Chimera Shad: https://bit.ly/3U1em4P

•Savage Gear 8" Glide Swimmer: https://bit.ly/4eGJ5No

MULTI JOINT...

•22nd Century Triple Trout (7"-8"): https://bit.ly/2E8Up5P

•Bucca Bull Shad (6"-7"): https://bit.ly/2eJ8gWM

•Shimano Armajoint SS: https://bit.ly/3RsENjw

WAKEBAITS...

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

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

•Bucca Wake: https://bit.ly/2yceVRt

SOFT BLUEGILLS...

•Savage Gear LT Bluegill: https://bit.ly/3pCRab7

Color: Bluegill, Ghost Gill

•Mattlures Hammertail Gill: https://bit.ly/2FsZhA3

Colors: Male Bluegill

•Savage Gear 4" RTF Bluegill: https://bit.ly/2xx1zjH

Color: Bluegill, Ghost Gill

•Megabass Sleeper Gill: https://bit.ly/3HPvgMT

Colors: Gill, Gillkko

SOFT GLIDES...

•Grow Design Flag 170: https://bit.ly/46LrrVS

Colors: Albino Purple

•Raid Osakana Slide: https://bit.ly/417QgrV

Colors: TW Shad, Hustler

•Savage Soft Shine Glide: https://bit.ly/3WE2eIP

Colors: Gizzard Shad

WEDGE TAILS...

•Huddleston 8" Trout (ROF 12): https://bit.ly/2UVHiuQ

Colors: Rainbow Trout

•Huddleston 68 Trout (ROF 12): https://bit.ly/2dj5apG

Colors: Black Gizzard Shad

•Mattlures 6" Shad: https://bit.ly/2vM8cKF

Colors: Light Gizzard

•ZMan 6" ShadTron LT: https://bit.ly/46oXNoG

Colors: Blueback Herring, Threadfin Shad

PADDLE TAILS...

•Bacca Burrito Swimbait (5" and 6"): https://bit.ly/3p5SkiW

Colors: Tactical Shad, Tactical Gizzard Shad, Tactical Chartreuse Shad

•Megabass Magdraft (6" and 8"): https://bit.ly/2mc8bfK

Colors: White Back Shad, Albino Pearl Shad

•Zman Swag LT: https://bit.ly/3Kpz6l3

Colors: Threadfin Shad, Sight Flash

•Big Bite B5: https://bit.ly/3LLU4pm

Colors: Blue Gizzard, Sunny Shad

•Megabass Magdraft Freestyle: https://bit.ly/3bRG3Wi

Colors: White Back Shad, Albino Pearl Shad

SWIMBAIT HOOKS...

•ZMan Diezel Eye Jighead: https://bit.ly/4db6LI2

Size: 6/0 Hook

•Owner Beast: https://bit.ly/2ancP66

Size: 8/0

TREBLE HOOKS AND HARDWARE...

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

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

•Gamakatsu 2X Big Bait Trebles: https://bit.ly/42ot615

•Owner HyperWire Split Ring: https://bit.ly/2aTH3f1

Sizes: 4-6

•Owner UltraWire Split Ring: https://bit.ly/3bQgswL

Sizes: 3-5

•Single Strand Wire: https://bit.ly/2IwNAiE

Size: 174 lb

•SuspenStrips: https://bit.ly/2YDQNUf

•Zman Rattle Snaker: https://bit.ly/48q8mLp

•Gamakatsu Trigger Nail Weight: https://bit.ly/48EMWtI

STORAGE...

•Plano Flex Box: https://bit.ly/3kngvEG

•Savage Gear Bag: https://bit.ly/4mCGC9x

•Spro Surppa: https://bit.ly/3N3JEo4

SWIMBAIT LINE/LEADER...

•Sufix 832 Braid: https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

•Sunline Saltimate: https://bit.ly/47MCfkR

•Seaguar Gold Label: https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

SWIMBAIT RODS...

•Megabass Valkyrie 8' XH: https://bit.ly/3J1gchq

•Shimano Conquest MD: https://bit.ly/3ZBEK5p

•Shimano Outlier: https://bit.ly/3EuHPiT

Models: 7'9" MH, 7'11" H

•Shimano Curado 300: https://bit.ly/2HbZ3E4

•Fenwick Elite 7'8" MH: https://bit.ly/3MyC6tb

•Abu Garcia Beast 300: https://bit.ly/3VJM3Zp

•St. Croix Victory 8' H: https://bit.ly/3f4tcEb

•Shimano Tranx 300 HG: https://bit.ly/40QzQ7b

•Savage Squad 8' H: https://bit.ly/3tT8bS2

•Abu Garcia Beast 300: https://bit.ly/3VJM3Zp

•Dobyns Fury 8' H: https://bit.ly/2bGvlVV

•Daiwa Tatula 200: https://bit.ly/4ig0woA

•Shimano SLX 7'8" Heavy: https://bit.ly/3QbMjvs

•Cardiff 300 A: https://bit.ly/2cvhtMO

WANT TACTICALBASSIN GEAR??

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

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