Summer Strolling Tricks! Everything You Need To Know! (Best Minnows, Heads, And Techniques)

Strolling a jig and minnow has taken bass fishing by storm! This exciting technique catches bass year round, but peaks in Summer. If you're not using a jig and minnow to catch bass in the heat, you're leaving a lot of fish behind! From baits, to rigging, to technique, Tim is covering all the details in today's video.

After several years, this technique continues to gain popularity. It began with the Deps Sakamata Shad but has blossomed into hundreds of new baits. Many of these baits have different actions and understanding how to harness those differences will put more fish in the boat. We have a handful of confidence baits, and today Tim is explaining how each model is best used.

Below you'll find links to the baits in the order they appear in the video. We've included our favorite colors for each baits, some of the most popular strolling heads, as well as some great rod and reel combos at different price points to help fish these baits effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

TACTICALBASSIN GEAR...

•TacticalBassin Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

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

THE BAITS...

•Deps Sakamata Shad: https://bit.ly/3QMt9yd

Colors: River Shad, Electric Shad, Smoke Pepper Clear

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

Colors: Green Shad, Electric Shad, Ghost Minnow

•Yamamoto Hinge Minnow: https://bit.ly/4hCOze1

Colors: Electric Shad, Natural Shad, Rainbow Shad

•Hog Farmer Spunk Shad: https://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Colors: Crystal Shad, Electric Shad, Ghost Minnow

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

Colors: Shad, Green Shad, Gizzard Shad

•Zman Jerk Shadz: https://bit.ly/3yRocN0

Colors: The Deal, Bad Shad, Electric Shad

•Berkley Lab Series Minnow: https://bit.ly/4tPo3Dt

Colors: Silver Shiner, Threadfin, Highland Shad

FAVORITE STROLLING HEADS...

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

Favorite Sizes: 1/4 – 3/8 oz, 3/0 – 5/0 Hook

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

Favorite Sizes: 3/16 – 1/4 oz, 2/0 Hook

•Owner Range Roller: https://bit.ly/42cqaUR

Favorite Size: 1/32 – 3/32 oz

•Missile Baits Eye Roll: https://bit.ly/3JiR3BP

Favorite Sizes: 1/4 – 3/8 oz

ACCESSORIES...

•FishCo Wingman: https://bit.ly/4yhpWvh

HIGH END FINESSE MINNOW COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Poison Adrena 6'10" Med+ Extra Fast: https://bit.ly/4c0fQmq

Reel– Shimano Exsence 2500: https://bit.ly/4oBLYnM

Line– Sunline Almight Braid (16 lb): https://bit.ly/4flJrsg

Leader– Seaguar Grand Max (10 lb): https://bit.ly/46eb98G

SHIMANO STROLLING COMBO...

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

Model: 6'10" Medium Heavy Extra Fast

Reel– Shimano Vanford 2500 HG: https://bit.ly/3WAPNO1

Line– Seaguar PEX8 (21 lb): https://bit.ly/3UEhhl2

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

DAIWA STROLLING COMBO...

Rod– Daiwa Power Scope: https://bit.ly/3FGPr2H

Model: 6'8" Medium Heavy Regular

Reel– Daiwa Fuego LT 2500: https://bit.ly/2yDmdtQ

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

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

BUDGET STROLLING COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick Eagle 7' Medium Light: https://bit.ly/3Lo1gKC

Reel– Abu Garcia Max Elite 2500: https://bit.ly/4fa4vUo

Line– Power Pro Braid (15 lb): https://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader– Sufix Advance (10 lb): https://bit.ly/3cjHwJL

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

Soft Jerkbait Tricks You Need To Try! (Beginner To Advanced)

Soft Jerkbaits are one of the best bass fishing lures of all time! You can fish a fluke quickly as a topwater, twitch it as a jerkbait, slow fish it like a weightless worm, and even Carolina rig it. The soft jerkbait's ability to adapt puts it in a category all its own. With our rigging tricks, you can take it even further!

Many anglers own soft jerkbaits, but few realize their true potential. With a simple hook adjustment this bait can become a topwater or a subsurface bait. It can be Texas rigged in heavy cover, nose hooked in clear water, or donkey rigged and fished around schooling fish. You might use the Fluke from time to time, but you probably don't know these tricks.

Below you'll find links to the all the baits discussed in the video. We've included our favorite sizes, colors, and rigging components for each. We've also included some of our favorite soft jerkbait combos for the different rigging methods. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

TACTICALBASSIN MERCH...

•TacticalBassin Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

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

RELATED VIDEOS...

Double Fluke Rig: https://youtu.be/_fnSwwJoDsM

FULL SIZE SOFT JERKBAITS...

•Zoom Salty Super Fluke: https://bit.ly/2aqys0H

Colors: Albino, Smokin Shad

•X–Zone 5" Whiplash Shad: https://bit.ly/3IpMKQo

Colors: Electric Shad, Baby Bass, Pro Blue Red Pearl

•Megabass Sling Shad: https://bit.ly/41tgaaT

Colors: Hasu, Wakasagi, G Biwahaigai

•Yamamoto D Shad: https://bit.ly/3lG1b7T

Colors: Green Gizzard, Pro Blue, Tilapia

FINESSE SOFT JERKBAITS...

•Xzone 3.5" Whiplash Shad: https://bit.ly/4buE4qx

Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl, Smelt

•Zman 3.5" Jerk Shadz: https://bit.ly/3yRocN0

Colors: The Deal, Bad Shad, Electric Shad

LARGE SOFT JERKBAIT...

•X–Zone 6" Whiplash Shad: https://bit.ly/3IpMKQo

Colors: Electric Shad, Baby Bass, Pro Blue Red Pearl

•Zoom Magnum Super Fluke: https://bit.ly/2aqys0H

Colors: Albino, Smokin Shad

•Damiki 7" Armor Shad: https://bit.ly/2VQ7g6o

Colors: American Shad, RP Blue Pearl

STANDARD WEEDLESS HOOKS...

Standard Hook – Gamakatsu Superline: https://bit.ly/2ac92XG

Size: 3/0 – 4/0

Unique Gap – Owner Multi Offset: https://bit.ly/4mwCrgE

Size: 2/0 – 4/0

FINESSE HOOK...

•BKK Armor Point Offset Worm: https://bit.ly/48hOoBq

Size: 1 – 1/0

NOSE HOOKS COMPONENTS...

Hook– Gamakatsu Finesse Wide Gap: https://bit.ly/2aKGmHM

Size: 1/0

Weedless– Gamakatsu Weedless Finesse Wide Gap: https://bit.ly/2i57dOP

Size: 1/0

Spring– Owner CPS Spring: https://bit.ly/2b2YgDf

Size: Medium

Keeper– Gamakatsu Silicone Stopper: https://bit.ly/3Nrrtqs

Size: XXL

DONKEY RIG COMPONENTS...

Hook– Gamakatsu Superline: https://bit.ly/2ac92XG

Size: 3/0 – 4/0

Swivel– SPRO Power Swivel: https://bit.ly/2ay0p7d

Size: 10

Bobber Stop– VMC Sinker Stop: https://bit.ly/38XLQd4

MATT'S ALL AROUND COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Legend X2 7'1" Med Hvy XFast: https://bit.ly/3IOSXcJ

Reel– Seviin GX Reel: https://bit.ly/4octPMZ

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

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

MATT'S FINESSE FLUKE COMBO...

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

Reel– Abu Garcia Zenon MG LTX: https://bit.ly/40ltb6s

Line– Seaguar InvizX (12 lb): https://bit.ly/2oVsG2Y

NOSE HOOK SPINNING COMBO...

Rod– Megabass P5 Destroyer 7'6" Light+: https://bit.ly/3RmuKdN

Model: Flyssa

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

Line– Sunline Super FC (7 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BUDGET BFS SOFT JERKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Cashion Element Z2 Casting: https://bit.ly/43hnh7S

Model: 6'10" Medium Light

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

NEW Tactical Senko Colors! TacticalBassin's Latest Lure Collaboration!!

We're thrilled to announce the release of two new Yamamoto Senko colors! "Tactical Shad" and "Tactical Twilight" were designed by Matt and Tim, in collaboration with Yamamoto, to provide natural options for a variety of water clarities. The guys were asked if they'd like to develop a limited run custom color, but in true TacticalBassin fashion one became two, and the rest is history!

Tactical Shad is a natural–toned senko designed with clearer water and finesse conditions in mind. Leaning on Tim's years of experience on highland reservoirs, this senko combines shad tones with modern flake and glitter, to bring amazing color–shifting tones without over powering the bait. One color in the hand, another in the water, you have to see it in person to fully grasp its potential.

Tactical Twilight is designed around a Black and Blue base, but without any of the exaggerated tones. By pulsing a very natural, non-intrusive blue, this bait has an incredible range of effectiveness. It has the right blend of color, with faint hints of red and purple flake, to fool the wariest fish, with almost unlimited applications. From clear water to stained, this bait gets big bites when other colors fall away.

Below you'll find links to the Senkos, as well as to all of our favorite rigging components. We've also included links to some of our favorite rod and reel combos for fishing senkos effectively, as well as a link to the video where Tim catches a GIANT largemouth on the "Tactical Shad" color. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

YAMAMOTO SENKO...

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

Colors: Tactical Shad, Tactical Twlight

FAVORITE HOOKS BY RIGGING...

Wacky – Gamakatsu Finesse Wide Gap (1/0): https://bit.ly/2aKGmHM

Texas Rig (Matt)– Gamakatsu Superline EWG (2/0): https://bit.ly/4bbBuDW

Texas Rig (Tim)– Gamakatsu Superline Offset (3/0): https://bit.ly/4l2QhGL

Neko Rig– Owner Sniper Finesse (Size 2): https://bit.ly/2kfdv37

RELATED VIDEOS...

•Tim's Big Bass On Tactical Shad Senko: https://youtu.be/PnLkDaLGKSA

TACTICALBASSIN GEAR...

•TacticalBassin Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

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

TIM'S WACKY RIG (SPINNING) COMBO...

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

Reel– Shimano Vanquish 3000: https://bit.ly/4sAmR5X

Line– Sunline SX1 12 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2tn8EzQ

Leader– Sunline Super FC 7 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

MATT'S TEXAS RIG (CASTING) COMBO...

Rod– Dobyns Xtasy 7'2" Medium Heavy (723): https://bit.ly/36fIHCg

Reel– Daiwa Steez A 100: https://bit.ly/489D4rb

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

Leader– Seaguar Grand Max (15 lb): https://bit.ly/46eb98G

BUDGET FRIENDLY SPINNING COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Bass X 7'1" Medium: https://bit.ly/3xi0ren

Reel– Daiwa Fuego LT 2500D: https://bit.ly/2yDmdtQ

Line– Sunline Super FC 8 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BUDGET FRIENDLY CASTING COMBO...

Rod– Dobyns Fury 7' Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2bGvlVV

Reel– Abu Garcia Max5 Pro: https://bit.ly/4pGZ4Az

Line– Seaguar InvizX (12 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

CATCHING GIANT BASS DURING THE BLUEGILL SPAWN! (OLD SCHOOL FISHING- NO ELECTRONICS)

Jump in the boat with Matt for an awesome day on the water! He’s fishing heavy cover and there are BIG bass on the prowl! The bluegill spawn is in full swing and Matt has a plan to target big fish. He’s about to catch a GIANT on a topwater, you don’t want to miss it!

Shallow Water, Heavy Cover, Big Rods, this is what bass fishing is all about! The bass fishing world is turned upside down right now with drama but all we care about is catching the next big fish! Matt starts his day with a frog and ends it with a flipping stick, it doesn’t get any better than this!

Below you’ll find links to all the baits and gear Matt used throughout the day. He’s included the exact colors, rigging components, as well as his rod and reel combos. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

TACTICALBASSIN GEAR...

•TacticalBassin Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

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

THE FROGS...

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

Color: Maverick

•Berkley Swamp Lord Popping Frog: https://bit.ly/4dSmnkF

Color: MF Bluegill

CREATURE BAIT...

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

Colors: Tilapia Magic, Green Pumpkin, Ballistic Bruiser

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

Size: 4/0

•VMC Tungsten Flipping Weight: https://bit.ly/3G0WGCg

Size: 3/4 oz

•VMC Sinker Stop (Large): https://bit.ly/38XLQd4

BLUEGILL BAIT...

•Berkley 5.3" Flux Gill: https://bit.ly/4deiBV8

Colors: Dark Bluegill, Bluegill

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

Size: 4/0

•VMC Tungsten Flipping Weight: https://bit.ly/3G0WGCg

Size: 1 oz

•VMC Sinker Stop (Large): https://bit.ly/38XLQd4

FROG COMBO...

Rod– Dobyns Champion XP 7'3" Heavy: https://bit.ly/2abq8nl

Model: 736C

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

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

FENWICK FLIPPING COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick World Class 7'5" Extra Hvy Fast: https://bit.ly/3qbGEya

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

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

EXPRIDE FLIPPING COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 7'6" Extra Extra Heavy: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel– Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B (XG): https://bit.ly/34HlAAk

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