Two Baits Matt Trusts To Catch Bass When Fishing Gets Tough!

Matt is exploring a new lake today and we’re going along for the ride! He catches a ton of beautiful Smallmouth, but not the way he’s anticipating! What starts out as a crisp morning on the water quickly turns into a wind blown mess, thankfully Matt has a backup plan for these conditions. He turned to two key baits to get the bites and in no time, the fish start biting!

We all have confidence baits. Maybe it’s a crankbait that gets bit during a certain week in Spring, or perhaps it’s a senko color that never fails you. For us, when tough conditions arrive in the Fall, the 3” Spark Shad and a Micro Rig, can turn any day around.

Below you’ll find links to the exact baits and gear Matt used throughout the day. From the specific colors of the Spark Shad, to the rod and reel combos that landed the fish, its all included. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

SPY BAIT...

•Duo Realis Spinbait 80 (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3QE27YK

Color: Ghost Wakasagi

CRANKBAITS...

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

Color: Northern Special

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

Mat Shad

ALABAMA RIG...

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

Heads– ZMan Trout Eye Finesse (1/8 oz): https://bit.ly/3C7H1iL

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

Color: Gizzard Shad

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

Color: PB Silver

SPARK SHAD...

•Megabass 3" Spark Shad: https://bit.ly/2XcLZk4

Colors: Real, Baby Bass, Ayu

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

Size: 1/4 oz, 1/0 Hook

Tungsten Head– Dirty Jigs Tungsten Guppy: https://bit.ly/4nfOJtT

Size: 1/4 oz, 1/0 Hook

MICRO RIG COMBO...

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

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

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

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

MAIN GUPPY COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Legend Elite 7' Medium: https://bit.ly/2pjJWMA

Reel– Shimano Twin Power 2500: https://bit.ly/3df3hX5

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

Leader– Seaguar Grand Max (8 lb): https://bit.ly/46eb98G

TUNGSTEN GUPPY COMBO...

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

Model: 7'6" Light+

Reel– Daiwa Luvias ST 2500: https://bit.ly/459jXLv

Line– 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

Stop Sleeping on Lipless Crankbaits — Fall’s Best Bait Explained!

This is the most versatile bait for Fall bass fishing! Lipless crankbaits catch great numbers of fish and they catch giant bass too! They can be fished multiple ways, both up in the water column and down on the bottom. They come in a variety of colors, shapes, sizes, and sounds. With so many variables, where do you even start?!

The lipless is one of our favorite bass fishing techniques! While it is effective year round, it shines in the Fall! 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'll help you understand how to utilize both methods to catch more fish.

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.

KEY BAITS...

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

Colors: SG Threadfin, SS Shad, Super Shad

•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

•Nomad Swimtrex Max: https://bit.ly/3SjrDWD

Colors: Threadfin Shad, Sexy Shad, Chartreuse Threadfin Shad

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

Colors: Ghost Minnow, American Shad, Chartreuse Shad

HOOK/SPLIT RING UPGRADES... (Sizes: 4 – 6)

–Gamakatsu EWG: http://bit.ly/2cZrsbY

–Owner ST–36: https://bit.ly/2cWpeyw

–Owner ST–56: http://bit.ly/2cVg7xW

–Owner STX–45: http://bit.ly/2FNnZwR

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

Size: 3

G LOOMIS LIPLESS COMBO...

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

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

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

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

BUDGET LIPLESS COMBO...

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

Reel– Daiwa Aird 80: https://bit.ly/46up5Mx

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

Top 5 Baits For November Bass Fishing!

Bass are aggressive in November, and we can show you how to catch them! November is an awesome month for bass fishing! You can target bass deep or shallow, near current, in coves, or out on points. You can catch them chasing bait or gathering on offshore structure. This transitional month is a great time to be on the water, don't miss it!

All you have to do in November is decide which group of fish you want to chase. Do you want to go shallow while there is still a topwater bite? Do you want to go deep and start locating the haunts your fish will use all Winter? The options are endless and so are the baits we use to target them!

Below you'll find links to Matt's top bait choices, by category. We've also included a few budget–friendly rod and reel combos to help fish them effectively.  All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

AFTCO APPAREL...

•Aftco Adapt Sunmask Hoodie: https://bit.ly/44hMz6d

•Aftco Crosswind Puff Jacket: https://bit.ly/3V19WLH

•Aftco Coastal Hoodie: https://bit.ly/4naSHmW

(These Links Go Directly To Aftco's Website)

JIGS...

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

Color: The Go To

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

Color: Green Pumpkin

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

Colors: Supermatt Brown

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

Colors: Green Pumpkin Purp Copper Flake

•Yamamoto 5" Hula Grub: https://bit.ly/2d7SpgG

Color: Cinnamon Blk Pr, Green Pumpkin Blk

•Gamakatsu Football Jighead: https://bit.ly/2CTXHHt

Size: 3/8 oz

JERKBAITS...

•Megabass Vision 110+1 Jr: https://bit.ly/2LnK389

Natural: Kasumi Ito, Matte Shad

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

Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad

•Gamakatsu EWG Superline: https://bit.ly/2ac92XG

Size: 4/0

CRANKBAITS...

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

Colors: Mirrored Minnow, DD Minnow, True Shad

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

Colors: Mat Shad, MB Gizzard, Sexy Ayu

•Megabass Super Z Z–3: https://bit.ly/3HDg7wc

Colors: Kasumi Ito, Phantom Green Craw

UNDERSPINS...

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

Size: 3/16 – 1/4 oz

•Xzone 2.75" – 3.5" Swammer: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad

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

Size: 3/8 – 1/2 oz, 3/0 – 4/0 Hook

•Megabass 4.2" Hazedong Shad: https://bit.ly/2CIwgzt

Colors: Tennessee Shad, Green Pumpkin Shad

MINNOWS...

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

Colors: Electric Shad, Ghost Minnow

•Crush City Freeloader: https://bit.ly/3QWwj4b

Colors: Shad, Gizzard Shad

WALKING BAITS...

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

Colors: Black Back Shad, Broken Bone

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

Colors: Spotlight Shad, Juvy Gill, Bone Python, HT Ito Tennessee Shad

CUSTOM MEGABASS COLLABORATION VIDEO...

New Tactical Color Collaboration (Karashi And Giant Dog X): https://youtu.be/shJGZtqUkx0

TOPWATER FROGS...

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

Colors: Killer Gill, Ayu Flash, Clear Chartreuse

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

Colors: Glitter Bluegill, Glitter Hasu

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

BUDGET CRANKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick Eagle Crankbait: https://bit.ly/4g9ChJB

Model: 7'1" Med Hvy Moderate

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

Line– Sunline Fluorocarbon (12 lb): https://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

BUDGET JERKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano SLX A 6'10" Medium: https://bit.ly/2L3wppO

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

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

Bass Fishing Day On The Water! BIG LARGEMOUTH In Post Frontal, Cold, Windy Conditions!

Jump in the Skeeter with Tim for a great day of fishing! He's facing post frontal, windy conditions, but that won't stop him! Watch how he starts with a plan, then adapts to the changing conditions. Between the wind, the cold, the clouds, and the constant change, he manages to catch a great limit of fish, including a great big largemouth kicker!

These are the days when our fishing skills are tested. The fish aren't cooperating with Tim's plan, but he adapts and overcomes. By switching to slower moving, smaller presentations, he's able to coax a few fish into biting. He didn't get a ton of bites, but every bite resulted in a quality fish. The Keitech and the Spark Shad were the ticket today, but that jerkbait came in clutch as well.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear Tim used throughout the day. We've included the exact bait colors, weights, etc. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

MICRO RIG...

Rig– Hog Farmer Tactical MICRO Flex (Non Bladed): https://bit.ly/3Rui7Oc

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

PADDLE TAIL SWIMBAITS...

•Keitech 4" Easy Shiner: https://bit.ly/2bxJK6H

Color: Ayu, Electric Shad

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

•Megabass 3" Spark Shad: https://bit.ly/2XcLZk4

Color: Real, Royal Gill

•Dirty Jigs HD Guppy (1/4 oz): https://bit.ly/3WCfvSn

JERKBAIT...

•Megabass Vision 110+1 Jr: https://bit.ly/2LnK389

Color: HT Ito Tennessee Shad

JERKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Megabass P5 Destroyer 6'5" Oneten Stick: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

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

Line– Seaguar InvizX (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2oVsG2Y

SMALL SWIMBAIT COMBO...

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

Reel– Daiwa PX BF 70: https://bit.ly/3y0fWw0

Line– Sunline Super FC (6 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

MICRO RIG COMBO...

Rod– Megabass P5 Destroyer 7'1" 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

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