Texas Rigs And Shallow Cover! (Creature Baits And Craws For BIG Bass)

Flipping Sticks, Heavy Line, And Big Bass! Come along for an awesome day on the water with Matt and Cobi! The guys have met up for a quick fishing trip and they’re searching for a giant bite! Watch how they pick apart shallow cover, working as a team to make sure every reed is checked, and catch a monster bass!

When Matt and Cobi get together, big bass are almost always caught! Pay close attention to the details of how the guys switch between baits and colors to dial in the bite. From jig, to creature, to specific profile, they quickly dial it in, and before its over Matt is holding a GIANT Bass!

Below you’ll find links to the exact baits and gear the guys used throughout the day. We’ve included the exact colors, hooks, as well as the key rods and reels they used to subdue these fish around heavy cover. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.


THE JIG…

•Dirty Jigs No Jack Flipping Jig (3/4 oz): https://bit.ly/2fx8YBI

Color: Hematoma

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

Color: Black Blue Flake


CREATURE BAITS…

•Strike King Rodent: https://bit.ly/2XfMI47

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Okeechobee Craw, Black Blue Flake


•MissileBaits Chunky D: https://bit.ly/3LcLmDK

Color: Super Bug


•MissileBaits DBomb: https://bit.ly/2d2dVlt

Color: Bruiser, Bruiser Flash


SENKO…

•Yamamoto 6” Senko: https://bit.ly/2axAmNS

Color: Black Blue Flake


MATT’S TERMINAL TACKLE…

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

Size: 3/0

Weight– Xzone Tungsten Flip: https://bit.ly/2NjDYtV

Size: 1/2 oz


COBI’S TERMINAL TACKLE…

Hook– Gamakatsu Heavy Cover Flip: https://bit.ly/2cN8d7v

Size: 3/0

Weight– VMC Tungsten Flip: https://bit.ly/3G0WGCg

Size: 1/2 oz


MATT’S FLIPPING COMBO…

Rod– Shimano Expride 7’11” Extra Heavy: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel– Shimano Bantam MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2H44yjG

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


COBI’S FLIPPING COMBO…

Rod– Megabass P5 Destroyer 7'11": https://bit.ly/3wHoXpD

Model: Jungle Seven

Reel– Daiwa Tatula Elitę Pitch And Flip: https://bit.ly/41SJ2tJ

Line– Power Pro Super Slick (65 lb): https://bit.ly/443iWFB


BUDGET FLIPPING COMBO…

Rod– Fenwick HMG 7'11" Extra Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/3AyrAiW

Reel– Abu Garcia Revo SX LP: https://bit.ly/40nsz0i

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


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

Flipping, Swim Jig And Frog! This NEW Lake Is Full Of GIANT Bass!

Come along for an amazing day of bass fishing!! We're targeting shallow fish around cover and we find a GIANT! It's not easy fishing in the heat, but when bass like these are willing to eat, it's worth it! From the jig to the frog, this day is going to be wild!

You never know what you'll face when you arrive at a new lake. Today we find ourselves in a maze of shallow cover that goes for miles and miles. In order to break it down quickly we decide to focus on the outside edges of shallow cover. The swim jig kicked us off, the flipping jig got the 9 lber, and the frog wrapped up the day with some fun!

Below you'll find links to all the baits Matt used throughout the day, along with the gear he used to fish them. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.


THE FROGS...

•Savage Gear DC Walker Frog: https://bit.ly/2VVjRVl

Color: Bluegill


•SnagProof Zoo Pop: https://bit.ly/484SzxL

Color: Bleeding Shad


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

Color: Navy Seal


SWIM JIG...

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

Color: Tactical Shad


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

Color: Gizzard Shad


FLIPPING JIG...

•Dirty Jigs 3/4 oz No Jack Flipping Jig: https://bit.ly/2fx8YBI

Color: Hematoma


•Netbait 4" Paca Slim: https://bit.ly/3QhEpRe

Color: Black Shadow Flare


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


FLIPPING COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 7'11" Extra Heavy: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel– Shimano Bantam MGL A (HG): https://bit.ly/2H44yjG

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


SWIM JIG COMBO...

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

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

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

Leader– Sufix Advance Mono (20 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 hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

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

How To Catch Bass During Changing Conditions (Fall Transition On A New Lake)

Come along as the guys explore a new lake! The conditions are changing throughout the day and the guys have to adapt quickly. They're faced with overcast skies, then high sun and heat. They start with heavy current,and end with virtually no flow at all. It's about as bi–polar as conditions can get but the guys adapt and overcome, come along to see how they do it!

These bass are gorging on baitfish and bluegill! The guys come in with no information but immediately see fields of grass and matted vegetation. As a result they start out with a frog and flipping bait, then as conditions get tougher they turn to a soft jerkbait. When flows begin to wain they study the map and fish the narrowest section of the lake where the remaining current is still moving quickly. Changes like this are all about mindset and understanding how fish will adapt to changing conditions. These concepts can be applied to any lake, whether or not you've been there before.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear the guys were using throughout the day. We've even included our exact sizes and colors where applicable. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.


THE FROGS...

•Spro Flappin Frog 65: https://bit.ly/37ljzM8

Color: Killer Gill


•Snagproof Bobby's Perfect Frog: https://bit.ly/3rHCOsQ

Color: Pine Frog


•Jackall Kaera S2 Beat: https://bit.ly/3q6aAvF

Color: White


PUNCH BAIT...

Bait– Jackall Archelon: https://bit.ly/2uo4sN5

Color: School Bluegill


Weight– Gamakatsu G–Shield Tungsten: https://bit.ly/3PcA7gj

Size: 1.5 oz


Hook– Owner Jungle Flippin HD: https://bit.ly/3NZpvzp

Size: 3/0


SOFT JERKBAITS...

Bait #1– Zoom Super Fluke: https://bit.ly/2aqys0H

Color: Albino


Bait #2–  Xzone Whiplash Shad: https://bit.ly/3IpMKQo

Color: Electric Shad


Hook– Hayabusa Wide Gap Offset: https://bit.ly/44nQwms

Size: 4/0


UNDERSPIN...

Bait– Big Bite Pro Swimmer 3.8: https://bit.ly/3AeQsaS

Color: Chick Magnet


Hook– Owner Flashy Swimmer: https://bit.ly/2e8O4Y7

Size: 3/0 Colorado Gold


FROG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Zodias 7'4" XH Plus: https://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

Reel– Shimano Bantam MGL A (HG): https://bit.ly/2H44yjG

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


FLIPPING COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 7'11" XH: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel– Shimano Curado M 200 (HG): https://bit.ly/3YafZyg

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


MATT'S FLUKE COMBO...

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

Reel– Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

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

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


BUDGET FROG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano SLX 7'2" Heavy: https://bit.ly/2mGp1Vc

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

Line– Power Pro Braid (65 lb): https://bit.ly/2aFg46b


TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

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

Fishing Shallow Cover For Big Bass! ( Jigs , Spinnerbaits, And Flukes )

Jigs and Spinnerbaits! Wide Open Bass Fishing! Come along for an awesome evening on the water as we fish shallow, flooded brush for aggressive fish! These are the conditions we dream about!

This afternoon we're fishing a great big pond. The fish get a lot of fishing pressure but with the high water they've moved into shallow cover and Matt has a plan to get them out. Watch it unfold as he makes bait adjustments until he dials in a non-stop bass catching pattern!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits Matt was using throughout the afternoon. We've also included the colors, rigging components, as well as the rods and reels he was fishing with. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.


SIGHT FISHING GLASSES...

•Eye Surrender Tactical Sunglasses: https://bit.ly/3cLH0kl

Lense Colors: Copper (Murky Water), Amber (Clear Water)


SENKO...

Bait– Yamamoto 6" Senko: http://bit.ly/2axAmNS

Color: Junebug

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

Size: 4/0


SPINNERBAIT...

Bait– Nichols 1/2 oz Catalyst: https://bit.ly/3QfCSuM

Color: Tactical Shad

Trailer– Storm 3.5" Largo Shad: https://bit.ly/3vxP0NB

Color: Albino Shad


SOFT JERKBAIT...

Bait– Zoom Super Fluke: http://bit.ly/2aqys0H

Color: Albino

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

Size: 4/0


THE JIGS…

Bait– Dirty Jigs 3/8 oz Flippin Jig: http://bit.ly/2aUtZsG

Color: Green Pumpkin Craw

Trailer– Netbait 4" Paca Slim: https://bit.ly/3QhEpRe

Color: Summer Craw


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

Color: The Go To

Trailer– MissileBaits DBomb: http://bit.ly/2d2dVlt

Color: Super Bug


Bait– Dirty Jigs 3/4 oz California Swim: http://bit.ly/2auXfmx

Color: Crappie

Trailer– River2Sea D Walker: http://bit.ly/2NwqBmz

Color: PB Red


SHALLOW JIG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano 7'5" Heavy Zodias: https://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

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

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro 65 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Sunline Saltimate Shock (20 lb): https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2


HEAVY COVER COMBO...

Rod– Megabass P5 Jungle Seven: https://bit.ly/3wHoXpD

Reel– Shimano Bantam MGL A (HG): https://bit.ly/2H44yjG

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro 65 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ


SPINNERBAIT COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Legend Tournament 7'1" MH Fast: https://bit.ly/3Iow9KV

Reel– Shimano Curado 150 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2TQHwrP

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro 40 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Sunline Saltimate FC (16 lb): https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2


FLUKE COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 7'0" Heavy: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel– Shimano Curado 150 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2TQHwrP

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro 40 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Sunline Saltimate FC (16 lb): https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2


TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

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