Best Baits To Catch Bass When Its HOT In August!
These baits get bit despite the heat! If you're struggling to get bit, it's time to downsize. We're at the beginning of a trend that will last all the way into Fall. Juvenile baitfish are beginning to show up in your lake, and they'll become more prevalent in the coming months. Catch bass around them by downsizing your presentation!
We love power fishing! We love swimbaits, topwater, and large creature baits, but we also understand when it's time to put them down. As the heat of August sets in, smaller profiles will save your fishing. Don't be afraid to try these tiny soft plastics and hard baits when the going gets tough.
Below you'll find links to our favorite baits for this time period. We've included our favorite colors, rigging components, as well as the gear we use to fish them effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.
SHAKEY HEAD...
Worm– Xzone Deception Worm: https://bit.ly/43YDE6x
Colors: Pumpkin Plum Party, Junebug, Plum
Worm– Crush City Janitor Worm: https://bit.ly/3Fy6nsd
Colors: Bama Bug, Plum
Small Head– Missile Baits Warlock: https://bit.ly/4bg8DyC
Size: 3/16 oz
DROPSHOT...
Worm– MissileBaits 6" Magic Worm: https://bit.ly/3T7dHgB
Colors: Blueback Secret, Junebug Dream
Hook– Owner Cover Shot HD: https://bit.ly/36Gunbf
Size: 2/0
Dice– Owner OSP Dice (No Salt): https://bit.ly/4e0DII9
Colors: Green Pumpkin, Invincible Shrimp
Hook– Gamakatsu Dropshot: https://bit.ly/43MMNjU
Size: 1/0
Weight– Xzone Tungsten Tie On Skinny Weight: https://bit.ly/4c86nt6
Size: 1/4 oz
BAIT FINESSE CRAWS AND CREATURES...
•Xzone Stealth Finesse Creature: https://bit.ly/3M0BXOU
Colors: Black Blue/Green Pumpkin, Green Pumpkin
•Xzone Stealth Craw: https://bit.ly/4ckYPmX
Colors: Grass Craw, Tilapia
•Zman Finesse Bulletz: https://bit.ly/4cHyEsv
Size: 1/15 oz
•Zman Nedlockz: https://bit.ly/3OWdp9W
Size: 1/10 oz
•Owner All Purpose Bait Hook: https://bit.ly/2QbbdRW
Size: 1/0
•VMC Tungsten Worm Weight: https://bit.ly/3Vo2dbo
Size: 1/16 oz
MINI UNDERSPIN...
•Dirty Jigs Tactical Mini Underspin: https://bit.ly/3JOd8UY
Size: 1/8 oz – 1/4 oz
•Xzone 2.75" Swammer: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q
Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl
•Crush City 2.5" Mayor: https://bit.ly/43Uhyli
Colors: Albino Shad, Gizzard Shad
FINESSE TOPWATER...
•Jackall Kaera Frog: https://bit.ly/2Fz6SA3
Colors: Glitter Hasu, Glitter Bluegill
•Megabass Pop X: https://bit.ly/3i9T3sg
Colors: GG Deadly Black Shad, Mat Shad
•Megabass Karashi: https://bit.ly/3LwMGS7
Colors: Glitz Shad, See Through Shad
TIM'S DROPSHOT BAITCAST COMBO...
Rod– St. Croix Legend Elite 6'10" Medium XFast: https://bit.ly/2z2qdHc
Reel– Shimano Curado 70 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2apmDJt
Line– Power Pro maxcuatro (20 lb): https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (12 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi
MATT'S BFS COMBO...
Rod– Shimano Expride B 6'8" Light: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL
Reel– Shimano Curado BFS: https://bit.ly/2QGRVF2
Line– Daiwa Hidden FC (7 lb): https://bit.ly/3ILKXH0
SHAKEY HEAD COMBO...
Rod– Shimano Zodias 6'10" Med Heavy: https://bit.ly/2cgmMAe
Reel– Curado 70 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2apmDJt
Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro 30 lb Braid: https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader– Sunline Super FC (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju
BUDGET BFS COMBO...
Rod– Cashion Element Z2 6'10" Medium Light Fast: https://bit.ly/48w69eC
Reel– Abu Garcia Revo X BFS: https://bit.ly/4flqwi3
Line– Daiwa Hidden FC (7 lb): https://bit.ly/3ILKXH0
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
