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

How To Catch Bass When Its HOT Outside!

Don't let the HEAT Get you down! It's GOOD for bass fishing! Hot temperatures put bass in predictable locations and we're going to show you how to target them! With just a few simple baits you can catch fish all through the heat of Summer, no matter how hot it gets!

Whether you prefer fishing shallow or offshore, Summer heat will help you catch more fish. Shallow fish move into shadows (we'll explain this in the video) and deep fish make room to let the giants feed. We target them during periods of high sun using large profile baits in likely locations. Summer fishing is easy once you apply this approach!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and equipment we recommend in the video. We've even included our favorite colors for each bait, as well as some of the rod and reel combos we use to fish these baits effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

NIGHT BAITS...

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

Colors: Chrome Gill, Tactical Shad

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

Colors: Hematoma, The Go To

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

Color: Black Blue

Worm– Xzone Blitz Worm: https://bit.ly/422SaJA

Color: Black Blue, Plum

Hook– Gamakatsu Superline EWG (5/0): https://bit.ly/4bbBuDW

Weight– VMC Tungsten (3/4 oz): https://bit.ly/3G0WGCg

FROGS...

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

Colors: Killer Gill, Nasty Shad, Navy Seal

•Berkley Swamp Lord: https://bit.ly/3MAFQum

Colors: MF Bluegill, Bully

FLIPPING...

Bait– MissileBaits DBomb: https://bit.ly/2d2dVlt

Colors: Bruiser Phantom, Bruiser Flash, Super Bug

Hook– Owner Jungle Wide Gap (4/0): https://bit.ly/2sBsR1Z

Weight– VMC Tungsten (1.5 oz): https://bit.ly/3G0WGCg

SWIMBAITS...

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

Colors: Chrome Gill, Copper Carp, Tactical Shad

•Megabass 8" Magdraft: https://bit.ly/2mc8bfK

Colors: White Back Shad, Albino Pearl Shad

CRANKBAITS...

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

Colors: Summer Minnow, Chartreuse Blue

•Azuma Z Boss: https://bit.ly/2poLKUC

Size: 22

Colors: Hot Mess, Grand Shad, Gold Digger

WOBBLE HEAD...

•XZone Lures Adrenaline Craw: https://bit.ly/3ebTO5h

Colors: Junebug, Dark Junebug

•Dirty Jigs Pivot Point Football: http://bit.ly/2jOY1Ns

Size: 1/2 oz, 4/0 Hook

PITCHING JIG...

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

Colors: Hematoma, The Go To

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

Color: Black Blue, Green Pumpkin Black Flake

SUN GEAR...

•Hooded Camo Sunshirt With Logo: https://bit.ly/4mA4aNK

•Aftco Solago Gloves: https://bit.ly/3F7wOVD

•Aftco Bass Sun Mask: https://bit.ly/2JcA8xi

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

WAKEBAIT COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix 7'10" Heavy SB Ranger: https://bit.ly/3f4tcEb

Reel– Shimano Tranx 300 B (HG): https://bit.ly/40QzQ7b

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

Leader– Sunline Saltimate Mono (30 lb): https://bit.ly/3WqDIJp

JIG COMBO...

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

Reel– Shimano Metanium MGL (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

BUDGET CRANKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick Eagle 7'5" Medium Heavy Moderate: https://bit.ly/3VLYWTC

Reel– Daiwa Fuego CT: https://bit.ly/35hugfH

Line– Seaguar InvizX (15 lb): https://bit.ly/2oVsG2Y

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

4 Fun Ways To Catch Bass In July! (Day On The Water)

Come along for a fun day on the water! Matt launches the boat on the Tennessee River with a plan to catch bass off shore. It doesn't take long to start catching them on every stop, with everything from a frog to a shakey head! Summer fishing is awesome!

Matt caught fish on 4 different techniques. Each of those patterns could be turned into its own great day of fishing. Many anglers hide from the Summer heat, but if you get out there and push through it, the fishing can be great!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits Matt used throughout the day. We've also included links to the rod and reel combos he used, as well as some of the apparel he wore to stay out of the sun on this HOT July day. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

THE SHAKEY HEAD...

•Xzone MB Fat Finesse Worm: https://bit.ly/4lSgfx4

Colors: Junebug

•MissileBaits Warlock Head: https://bit.ly/4bg8DyC

Size: 3/16 oz

THE FROG...

•Berkley Swamp Lord Frog: https://bit.ly/3MAFQum

Color: MF Bluegill

THE STROLLING BAITS...

•Dirty Jigs Tungsten HD Guppy: https://bit.ly/3WCfvSn

Size: 1/4 oz

•Xzone Rally Shad: https://bit.ly/43QjflK

Color: Gallant's Gas

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

Colors: Gizzard Shad, Green Shad

THE SOFT JERKBAIT...

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

Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl

•Gamakatsu Superline Offset Hook: https://bit.ly/3AmFDnK

Size: 4/0

SUN GEAR...

•Aftco Adapt Sunmask Hoodie: https://bit.ly/4beBJPg

SHAKEY HEAD COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 6'8" Medium: https://bit.ly/2osaj3q

Reel– Shimano Exsence A 3000 (HG): https://bit.ly/2iMtscV

Line– Power Pro V2 Superslick (10 lb): https://bit.ly/3vSwa6Z

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (12 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

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

SOFT JERKBAIT COMBO...

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

Reel– Abu Garcia Revo Premier LP: https://bit.ly/4e8LPCc

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

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

STROLLING COMBO...

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

Model: 6'10" Medium Heavy Extra Fast

Reel– Shimano Vanford FA 3000: https://bit.ly/3WAPNO1

Line– Sufix 832 (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (10 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

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

Summer Worm Fishing! Neko Rig vs. Power Shot!

Come along for a fun day of bass fishing! Tim has big plans to power fish, but the fish have something else in store! Watch how Tim adapts to changing conditions, identifies a pattern, and catches BIG fish in tough weather. It's amazing what you can do on the water when you read the conditions and adapt!

Today is a great example of how to build patterns. Tim certainly started off with preconceived notions, but he immediately realized he'd have to adapt. The first couple bites clued him in to the worm pattern, and it was a slugfest from then on! Between the neko rig and power shot, he caught a ton of fish, and a couple of giants!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits Tim used throughout the day. We've included the worms, the rigging components, as well as the rod and reel combos he used to fish them effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

NEKO RIG...

Bait– Yamamoto 5" Senko: https://bit.ly/2axAmNS

Colors: Green Weenie Laminate

Hook– Owner Sniper Finesse Neko: https://bit.ly/2zXirRH

Size: 1

Ring– VMC Crossover: https://bit.ly/3w0NYdz

Size: 7 mm

Weight– Reins Tungsten Nail Sinker: https://bit.ly/3Qvfv3Z

Size: 3/32 oz

POWER SHOT...

Bait– MissileBaits 6" Magic Worm: https://bit.ly/3T7dHgB

Color: Watermelon Violet

Hook– Owner Cover Shot HD: https://bit.ly/36Gunbf

Size: 2/0

Weight– VMC BET Tungsten Dropshot: https://bit.ly/4gFECei

Size: 1/4 oz

FINESSE SWIMBAIT...

•Keitech 3.5" Easy Shiner: https://bit.ly/2bxJK6H

Color: Ayu

•Dirty Jigs Tungsten HD Guppy Head: https://bit.ly/3WCfvSn

Size: 1/4 oz

SUNGLASSES...

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

Lense Color: Copper

NEKO RIG COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis NRX+ 852S JWR: https://bit.ly/2dX9zjv

Reel– Shimano Exsence 3000 A: https://bit.ly/2iMtscV

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (12 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

POWER SHOT COMBO...

Rod– Abu Garcia Zenon 7'0" Medium Fast: https://bit.ly/43y32RU

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

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

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (12 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

FINESSE SWIMBAIT COMBO...

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

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

Line– Sunline Super FC Fluorocarbon (7 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