Beat The Heat! Tips To Catch More Bass Around Grass This Summer!

Come along for an exciting day on the water! Torrential rains and heavy flooding this week in Tennessee led to unseasonable conditions. Tim launched into muddy water and floating debris where he was expecting clear water and aggressive fish. He did an awesome job of adapting to the changing conditions, not only catching fish, but putting together a great pattern that he could repeat around the lake.

We all love to land on a wide open bite when we go to the lake, but its days like this that require adaptation, that make you a better angler. Watch how Tim adapted to the conditions, applied his unique fishing style, and found 3 patterns that produced quality bites.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits Tim used throughout the day. We've also included his rod and reel combos. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

BUZZBAIT...

•Bite Baits Suicide Buzz: https://bit.ly/3iDnLLi

Color: Pearly Shad

UNDERSPIN...

•Xzone 4.75" Swammer: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad

•Owner Flashy Swimmer: https://bit.ly/2e8O4Y7

Size: 5/0, 1/4 oz

FROGS...

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

Color: Chart Strike Gill

•Spro Flappin Frog 65: https://bit.ly/37ljzM8

Color: Killer Gill

SOFT JERKBAIT...

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

Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl

•Gamakatsu Nano Alpha Superline Hook: https://bit.ly/4bbBuDW

Size: 4/0

AFTCO PANTS...

•Aftco All Day Pants: https://bit.ly/3Yqatsz

UNDERSPIN COMBO...

Rod– Dobyns Xtasy 7'5" Heavy: https://bit.ly/36fIHCg

Model: 754C Full Handle

Reel– Daiwa Tatula Elitę: https://bit.ly/2ONCBS1

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

Leader– Sufix Advance Mono (20 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

BUZZ FROG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Zodias 7'1" Heavy: https://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

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

Line– Sufix 131 Braid (50 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF

GAVACHO 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

WHIPLASH COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Legend Elite 6'10" Medium XF: https://bit.ly/2z2qdHc

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

Line– Sufix 131 Braid (40 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF

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

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

Fishing Tricks When Its HOT Outside! (Its Easy!!!)

The weather is hot, and so is the bite! Come along for an awesome afternoon of fishing for bass on the Tennessee River! Matt is targeting fish with a variety of baits, and sharing his knowledge about fish behavior along the way. If you want to catch more fish this Summer, pay attention to the details he shares today!

Summer fishing is all about understanding the balance between a bass' need to eat, and its struggle with warm water and low oxygen. If you understand how this impacts fish and where they position, you can have incredible fishing in the Summer! Today it took Matt 3 casts to catch a giant... it really is that easy!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear Matt used throughout the day. We've included his exact colors, as well as the rod and reel combos he relied on to land his fish. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

FREELOADER...

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

Color: Green Shad

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

Size: 1/4 oz

STROLL SHAD...

•Hog Farmer 5" Stroll Shad: https://bit.ly/3ALs7OI

Color: Green Shad

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

Size: 3/8 oz

SPOON...

•Nichols Lake Fork Flutter Spoon (1 1/8 oz): https://bit.ly/2ICAGKL

Color: Shattered Glass Silver Scale

TOPWATER...

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

Color: Matte Shad

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

Color: HT–ITO Tennessee Shad, Spotlight Shad

TAIL SPIN...

•Damiki Axe Blade (3/4 oz): https://bit.ly/2w2uB9t

Color: Black Holo

FREELOADER COMBO...

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

Reel– Shimano Twin Power (3000): https://bit.ly/3df3hX5

Line– Sunline Almight (13 lb): https://bit.ly/4flJrsg

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

SPOON COMBO...

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

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

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro (50 lb): https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Sufix Advance (20 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

TOPWATER COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis IMX Pro 843C MBR: https://bit.ly/2lVATTC

Reel– Shimano Metanium DC A 70: https://bit.ly/2qrSZvs

Line– Sufix 131 Braid (40 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF

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

TAIL SPIN COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Victory 6'8" Medium: https://bit.ly/3f4tcEb

Reel– Seviin GSC 150: https://bit.ly/3WptV6W

Line– Sufix 131 Braid (30 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF

Leader- Seaguar Gold Label (15 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

Top 5 Baits For August Bass Fishing!

August is HOT but so is the fishing!! We're going to show you the best baits to catch fish throughout the month! Whether you're fishing a murky lake, a fishery full of grass, or a clear highland reservoir, there are baits here to help you succeed! Bass are predictable on hot days and become very easy to catch, so get out there and have some fun!

Heat is your friend! We've already done several videos talking about how bass position in the heat and how to predict their movements. Once you understand that positioning, all you need to do is fish these key lures with confidence. Summer fishing can be amazing and this is your year!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits discussed in the video. We've listed them in the order they appear in the video and have included all the rigging components needed to fish them effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

FROGS...

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

Colors: White Black, Navy Seal, Killer Gill

•Jackall Kaera: https://bit.ly/2Fz6SA3

Colors: Glitter Bluegill, Glitter Hasu

TOPWATER...

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

Colors: Black Back Shad, Broken Bone

•Evergreen SB 105: https://bit.ly/2zIkqUH

Colors: Full Metal, Half Mirror Wakasagi

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

Colors: HT Ito Tennessee Shad, Bone Python, Spotlight Shad

SOFT JERKBAIT...

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

Colors: Smokin Shad, Albino

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

Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad

•Gamakatsu Superline Wide Gap Hook: https://bit.ly/4bbBuDW

Size: 4/0

NOSE HOOKS COMPONENTS...

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

Size: 1/0

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

Size: Medium

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

Size: XXL

WEEDLESS UNDERSPIN...

•Owner Flashy Swimmer: https://bit.ly/2e8O4Y7

Size: 5/0, 1/4 oz

•Xzone 4.75" Swammer: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad

MINI UNDERSPIN...

•Dirty Jigs Tactical Mini Underspin: https://bit.ly/3JOd8UY

Size: 1/4 oz

•Rapala Crush City 3" Mayor: https://bit.ly/43Uhyli

Colors: Albino Shad, Shad

•Xzone 2.75" Swammer: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad

CRANKBAITS...

•Rapala DT 16: https://bit.ly/42ITxNr

Colors: Blueback Herring, Helsinki Shad

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

Colors: Summer Minnow, Chartreuse Blue, Metallic Shad

CRANKBAIT HOOK UPGRADE...

•Owner ST-35 Trebles: https://bit.ly/2g8uCMj

Size: 2

•Owner Hyperwire Split Rings: https://bit.ly/2v8ArBX

Size: 3

CREATURE BAIT...

•Missile Baits Baby D Stroyer: https://bit.ly/2QiTTrM

Colors: Super Bug, Candy Bug

•Xzone Tungsten Worm Weight: https://bit.ly/3c28mks

Size: 3/16 oz

•Gamakatsu Superline Round Bend: https://bit.ly/4l2QhGL

Size: 3/0

DROPSHOT...

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

Colors: Junebug Dream, Blue Back Secret

•Owner Covershot HD: https://bit.ly/36Gunbf

Size: 2/0

•Xzone Tungsten Dropshot Weight: https://bit.ly/40NDHjT

Size: 1/4 oz

TIM'S HEAVY COVER DROPSHOT COMBO...

Rod– Abu Garcia Zenon 7'1" Medium: https://bit.ly/43y32RU

Reel– Abu Garcia Zenon MG-X: https://bit.ly/3C7KTAd

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (30 lb): https://bit.ly/3vbtuDw

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

BUDGET FROG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano SLX A 7'2" Heavy: https://bit.ly/2L3wppO

Reel– Shimano SLX 150 XT (HG): https://bit.ly/2BRTYL8

Line– Power Pro Braid (50 lb): https://bit.ly/2aFg46b

BUDGET SOFT JERKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Bass X 7'1" Medium Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/2r0xWAs

Reel– Shimano SLX 150 XT (HG): https://bit.ly/2BRTYL8

Line– Sunline FC (15 lb): https://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

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