Frog Fishing For Bass Seminar ( Beginner To Advanced )

Frog fishing is some of the craziest topwater action you'll ever experience! The way a bass comes through cover to ambush a frog is unlike anything else in fishing! Knowing how to get those bites however, is a skill set that many anglers lack. Today we're covering everything you need to know about fishing hollow body frogs so you can get in on the fun!

With all the frog designs on the market it's hard to understand what they're all for, let alone which ones are worth the time and effort! Some frogs have amazing action and a great hookup ratio, while others will get bit but it's hard to hook the bass. Sorting through all the different frogs is overwhelming, but we've done all the leg work so you can enjoy the results. In today's video Tim separates frogs into different categories, explains what each category is for, and shows his favorite baits for each scenario.

Below you'll find links to the exact frogs discussed in the video. We've sorted them by style, and included our favorite colors for each. We've also included our favorite frog rods and gear to help you be successful. 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


WALKING FROGS...

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

Colors: MF Bluegill, Bully, Maverick, Bone


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

Colors: Killer Gill, Navy Seal, Nasty Shad


•River2Sea Bully Wa 2 (65): http://bit.ly/2axyR2a

Colors: Little Allen


POPPING FROGS...

•Jackall Gavacho: http://bit.ly/2L7KsWS

Colors: Chart Strike Gill, Gold Gill, White


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

Colors: MF Bluegill, Bully, Honey Shad


FINESSE FROGS...

•Jackall Kaera: http://bit.ly/2Fz6SA3

Colors: Glitter Bluegill, Glitter Hasu, White


STRAIGHT RETRIEVE FROGS...

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

Colors: Leopard, Albino, Killer Gill


•Teckel Sprinker Frog: http://bit.ly/2rmnqSI

Colors: Bone, Black Blue, Lemon Lime


RATTLES AND WEIGHTS...

•Nail: VMC Neko Weight: https://bit.ly/2Xx8K8R

•Jig Rattle: https://bit.ly/43lrNRr


HIGH END DOBYNS FROG COMBO...

High End– Dobyns Champion Extreme 7'4" Heavy: https://bit.ly/2ab2kRX

Model: 746C

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

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


MID PRICED DOBYNS FROG COMBO...

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

Model: 736C

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

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


SHIMANO FROG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 7'3" Extra Heavy: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

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

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


DAIWA FROG COMBO...

Rod– Daiwa Tatula Elite 7'4" Heavy: https://bit.ly/3KtYe7Z

Reel– Daiwa Zillion SV TW G: https://bit.ly/3xobPDM

Line– Daiwa J Braid X8 (65 lb): https://bit.ly/3AwwCNb


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

Topwater Walking Baits For Bass! Full Seminar ( Beginner To Advanced )

Are you using topwater baits to their full potential?! We all love topwater, but if you have a favorite bait or two and never give it any more thought, you're in for a surprise! There's more to this category than most anglers realize. Today Matt is diving deep into the world of walking topwater baits.

Topwater walking baits should be broken into multiple categories. You have cigar style baits, pencil poppers, subtle baits, silent baits, as well as different hook arrangements. And truth be told, they all have a time and place in your fishing. Gone are the days of having a "favorite bait" and hoping for the best. Matt is explaining how to dial in your bite, regardless of the conditions.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear Matt discussed in the video. We've included his favorite colors and sizes for each, hook upgrades, as well as great rod and reel combos for fishing these baits effectively, regardless of your budget.


3 HOOK TOPWATERS…

•Heddon Super Spook: https://bit.ly/2diThgH

Colors: Okie Shad, Bone


•Megabass Dog X Diamante Sonic Slide: https://bit.ly/4c6PIIw

Colors: STP, Mat Shad, Albino Pearl Shad


•Reaction Innovations Vixen: https://bit.ly/2rp11nr

Colors: Chrome, Bone, Lime Ice


•Evergreen JT 115: https://bit.ly/44ZFNz7

Colors: Full Metal, Bone


2 HOOK TOPWATERS…

•Megabass Giant Dog X: https://bit.ly/2yU84eE

Colors: Juvy Gill, Bone Python, Spotlight Shad


•Rapala Skitter Walk: https://bit.ly/37DC2Uz

Colors: Bone, Chrome


•Duo Realis Pencil 100: https://bit.ly/3RyEZgz

Colors: Smokey Bone, Chrome Tiger


•Duo Realis Pencil 110 Silent: https://bit.ly/3TdJIoL

Colors: Chrome Tiger, UV Silver Slash B


PENCIL POPPERS…

•Evergreen Shower Blows SB: https://bit.ly/2zIkqUH

Colors: Bone, Full Metal, Half Mirror Wakasagi


•Rapala PXR Jowler 127: https://bit.ly/3A3HDVs

Colors: Broken Bone, Matte Shad, Pure Chrome


•Berkley Cane Walker: https://bit.ly/4mgIIgE

Colors: Chrome, MF Shad


•Teckel Slash Kicker: https://bit.ly/4bkNy7k

Colors: threadfin Shad, Chrome


DOWNSIZED BAITS…

•Owner Cultiva Zip’N Ziggy: https://bit.ly/3BTMLuh

Colors: Natural Minnow, Shiner


•Megabass Dog X Jr Coayu: https://bit.ly/475zcoD

Colors: Frozen Shad, Mat Shad


KARASHI…

•Megabass Karashi: https://bit.ly/3LwMGS7

Color: Glitz Shad, See through Shad, Juvy Gill


•Megabass Karashi 80: https://bit.ly/4lgNFFK

Color: STP, Kasumi Ito, Mat Shad


FRONT RUNNERS…

•Bill Lewis Zig Zag: https://bit.ly/3SNz343

Colors: Sneaky Shad, Chrome Black Back


•PH Customs Phront Runner: https://bit.ly/3wJIdkH

Colors: Foil Black, Sexy Shad


HOOK UPGRADES…

•BKK Spear 21 SS Treble: https://bit.ly/4o9LVza

Sizes: 4 – 2


•Gamakatsu Red Round Bend Treble: https://bit.ly/2WcMhca

Sizes: 4 – 2


•Owner ST–36 Red Treble: https://bit.ly/2wSknXp

Sizes: 4 – 2


•Owner Hyper Wire Split Ring: https://bit.ly/2v8ArBX

Size: 2 – 3


MATT'S FAVORITE TOPWATER COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis GLX 7' Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/3PmpCqj

Model: 853C MBR

Reel– Shimano Metanium 70 DC A (HG): https://bit.ly/49al91d

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

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


ALL AROUND TOPWATER COMBO…

Rod– Dobyns Kaden 7’1” Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/4lX6u1q

Model: 713C

Reel– Shimano SLX 70 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/3gIUCgJ

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

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


FINESSE TOPWATER COMBO…

Rod– Dobyns Kaden 6’10” Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/4lX6u1q

Model: 610-4CB

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

Line– Daiwa J Braid Grand (30 lb): https://bit.ly/488sttq

Leader– Sufix Advance (12 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 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

Topwater Poppers: Everything You Need to Know! (Beginner To Advanced)

Don't overlook this topwater This Spring! Everyone owns a popper, but very few fishermen understand how to use them in different conditions. Today we're taking a deep dive into the world of topwater poppers. We're covering bait styles, actions, retrieves, and colors, to help you be more effective with this often overlooked topwater.

Tim is taking us to school today! He's pouring out information about how bass position and feed in the Spring, and showing how different bait actions and retrieves will help you get more bites. From aggressively working poppers for reaction strikes, to subtly calling wary fish, these baits are an amazing Spring time tool. It's time to take your popper fishing to the next level!

Below you'll find links to all the baits Tim discussed in the video. We've included our favorite colors for each bait, as well as some of the rod and reel combos 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.


CHUGGING TOPWATERS...

•Nomad Chug Norris: https://bit.ly/3wn1zRJ

Colors: Holo Ghost Shad, Natural Shad, Shadow Boxer


•Storm Chug Bug: https://bit.ly/3JYOZsV

Colors: Bone, Gizzard Shad, Bleeding Pearl


POPPERS...

•Megabass Pop Max: https://bit.ly/2qqfmm1

Colors: Gill, Mat Shad, Secret Gill


•Damiki D Pop 70: https://bit.ly/2Pjvqo3

Colors: Black Holo, Phantom, Spayu


•Duo Realis Popper 64: https://bit.ly/4a1hoMQ

Colors: Ghost Gill, Ghost Minnow


•Megabass Pop X: https://bit.ly/3i9T3sg

Colors: GG Deadly Black Shad, Gill, Mat Shad


•Shimano World Pop 69F: https://bit.ly/3sSjJpI

Colors: N Smelt, T Smelt, Gill


•Cultiva Gobo Popper: https://bit.ly/3T91jMD

Colors: Black Pearl, Smoke


•Lobina Rico: https://bit.ly/2RGNx4x

Colors: Absolute, Risque


BFS POPPERS...

•Damiki Umpa 40: https://bit.ly/42XSQkD

Colors: Mossy Shad, Ghost Minnow, Real Shad


•Rapala Ultralight Popper: https://bit.ly/3FzvsNP

Colors: Chrome, Clown


•Megabass Baby Pop X: https://bit.ly/3QgjPDY

Colors: Galaxy Smoke, MG Sexy Stream


TIM'S HIGH END POPPER COMBO...

Rod– Megabass P5 Destroyer Oneten Stick: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

Model:

Reel– Shimano Metanium 70 MGL: https://bit.ly/49al91d

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

Leader– Sufix Advance Mono (12 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix


MID PRICED POPPER COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Legend Tournament 7'2" Med Hvy Mod: https://bit.ly/3Iow9KV

Reel– Daiwa Tatula 100 Casting Reel: https://bit.ly/3KmzgFJ

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro (30 lb): https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Sufix Advance Mono (12 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix


BUDGET POPPER COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick HMG 6'8" Medium Mod Fast: https://bit.ly/4epUFz1

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

Line– Power Pro Moss Green (30 lb): https://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader– Sufix Advance Mono (12 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix


BFS POPPER COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B BFS: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Model: 6'8" Light

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

Line– Seaguar PEX8 (18 lb): https://bit.ly/3UEhhl2


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