Tricks For Hot July Bass Fishing!
Come along for a fun day on the water as we adapt to high sun and hot temperatures! Watch closely as we run different patterns midday and into the evening as we adapt to changing conditions. It's easy to continue catching fish throughout the day if you use the sun to your advantage and make the right adjustments!
This time of year a lot of anglers go fishing in the early morning and then head for home before the pleasure boats arrive and midday temperatures rise. Unfortunately for them, midday and evening are both awesome times to catch fish! Watch how Tim's tactics shift as storms push through and evening arrives. What starts as slow moving deep water tactics, ends with topwater and reaction fishing!
Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear we used throughout the day. We've included Tim's combos, as well as the exacts hooks, colors, etc... for the lures he used throughout the day. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.
THE MINNOW...
•Hog Farmer 5" Stroll Shad: https://bit.ly/3ALs7OI
Color: Green Shad
•Dirty Jigs Tungsten HD Guppy Head: https://bit.ly/3WCfvSn
Size: 1/4 oz
THE A–RIG...
•Hog Farmer Tactical Mini Flex Rig (Bladed): https://bit.ly/3uwY6Md
•Dirty Jigs Tactical Screwed Up Head: https://bit.ly/3U5RsIx
Size: 1/4 oz
•Main Baits: Keitech 3.8" Fat Swing Impact: https://bit.ly/2ab7s8v
Color: Electric Shad
•Dummies: Damiki 3" Armor Shad: https://bit.ly/2KtPDAT
Color: American Shad
SPOON...
•Nichols Lake Fork Flutter Spoon (1 1/8 oz): https://bit.ly/2ICAGKL
Color: Shattered Glass Silver Scale
SPOON STINGER HOOK RIGGING...
Stopper– Peg X Bobber Stoppers: https://bit.ly/32aJG6J
Swivel– Spro Power Swivel Size 4 or 6: http://bit.ly/2ay0p7d
Split Ring– Owner Hyperwire Size 4: http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX
Hook– BKK Spear EWG Size 2: https://bit.ly/3PiUjM7
THE TOPWATERS...
•Megabass Giant Dog X: https://bit.ly/2yU84eE
Color: Spotlight Shad
•Rapala PXR Jowler: https://bit.ly/3A3HDVs
Colors: Pure Chrome
BLADE BAIT AND TAIL SPINNER...
•Damiki Vault (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2rnO7e2
Color: Black Holo
•Jackall Deracoup (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2p8X4b0
Color: Dera Shad
STROLLING COMBO...
Rod– Shimano Expride 6'10" MH X Fast: https://bit.ly/2osaj3q
Reel– Shimano Vanford 3000: https://bit.ly/3WAPNO1
Line– Sunline Almight (18 lb): https://bit.ly/4flJrsg
Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (10 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi
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
SPOON COMBO...
Rod– St. Croix Legend Elite 7'4" Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/2z2qdHc
Reel– Shimano Curado 200 M (HG): https://bit.ly/2tHewEh
Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro (50 lb): https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader– Sufix Advance Mono (20 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix
A–RIG COMBO...
Rod– Shimano Expride B 7'7" Heavy: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL
Reel– Shimano Tranx 200 A (HG): https://bit.ly/2Tv0yCy
Line– Sufix Advance Fluorocarbon (20 lb): https://bit.ly/3pF7HBK
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