Exploring A Crazy Shallow Lake With An Aluminum Boat! (How To Find And Catch Bass)
We’re exploring a crazy new lake today! Jump in the boat with Matt and come experience this wild fishery, where water that’s less than a foot deep is the norm, but it’s full of quality bass, even Smallmouth! This lake has been on Matt’s bucket list for years. He tried to fish here once before and got his truck and boat stuck in the mud. Today he’s returned with an aluminum boat, determined to explore this unique lake.
Any time we break down a new lake we begin by power fishing. Matt’s first few fish came on the chatterbait, followed by the swimbait, spinnerbait, and soft jerkbait. Only after the bite slowed did Matt begin finesse fishing, ultimately locking in a third pattern to round out the day.
Below you’ll find links to the baits we used throughout the day. We’ve also included links to the exact baits, hooks, and gear, including Matt’s very specific rod and reel combos that he uses to fish these baits effectively. 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
CHATTERBAITS...
•Zman Evo Elite Chatterbait: https://bit.ly/3OAGB8y
Color: Alabama Bream
•Zman 4.5" Chatter Shad: https://bit.ly/4jPaGOX
Color: Baby Gill
•Zman Jackhammer Chatterbait: https://bit.ly/2popvj6
Color: Ghost Baby Gill
•Hog Farmer 4.5" Spunk Shad: https://bit.ly/2UFkCD7
Color: TW Sunfish Magic
MAGDRAFT...
•Megabass 6" Magdraft Swimbait: https://bit.ly/2mc8bfK
Color: Nude Rainbow
SPINNERBAIT...
•Megabass SV–3 Spinnerbait: https://bit.ly/3lk1SD0
Color: Ayu
SOFT JERKBAIT...
•Megabass Sling Shad: https://bit.ly/41tgaaT
Color: Wakasagi
•BKK Offset Worm Hook: https://bit.ly/48hOoBq
Size: 2/0
KARASHI...
•Megabass Karashi 80: https://bit.ly/4lgNFFK
Color: SH Bass CS
FINESSE SWIMBAIT...
•Yamamoto 2.7" Shibo Swimmer: https://bit.ly/4txT8vy
Color: Tennessee Shad
•Dirty Jigs Guppy Head: https://bit.ly/2nyUJRS
Size: 1/4 oz , 1/0 Hook
TERMINAL AND TACKLE STORAGE...
•BKK OCD Fully Loaded Tackle Storage Box: https://bit.ly/46ph2OI
•Buzbe Swarm 28 Tackle Bag: https://bit.ly/3JyGtnA
MAGDRAFT COMBO...
Rod– Megabass Levante 7'6" Extra Heavy: https://bit.ly/4wr0Ach
Model: Magdraft Special
Reel– Shimano Metanium MGL: https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB
Line– Sufix 832 Braid (50 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji
Leader– Maxima Ultragreen (20 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae97J9
SPINNERBAIT COMBO...
Rod– Megabass P5 Destroyer 7'1" Med Hvy: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY
Model: Dark Sleeper
Reel– Daiwa Steez SV TW: https://bit.ly/3wXZ9Jb
Line– Sunline SniperFC (12 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju
SOFT JERKBAIT COMBO...
Rod– St. Croix Legend X2 7'1" Med Hvy: https://bit.ly/3IOSXcJ
Reel– Shimano Metanium DC 70 A: https://bit.ly/49al91d
Line– Seaguar Smackdown Braid (30 lb): https://bit.ly/43KGHQH
Leader– Seaguar Grand Max (15 lb): https://bit.ly/46eb98G
FAVORITE CHATTERBAIT COMBO...
Rod– Megabass P5 Destroyer "Daemos": https://bit.ly/3wHoXpD
Model: 7'2" Medium+
Reel– Shimano Metanium DC 70 A: https://bit.ly/2qrSZvs
Line– Sufix 832 Braid (40 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji
Leader– Sufix Advance Mono (17 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix
TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)
•TacticalBassin Apparel and Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z
•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz
