Tricks To Catch Bass In Hot August Heat! ( Reservoir Bass Fishing )

It's the HOTTEST day of the year and we're going fishing! Jump in the boat with Tim as he launches before daylight and dials in a fun day of bass fishing, despite the heat! Summer bass fishing can be really fun if you understand fish movements and how they position throughout the day. What works in the morning probably won't work midday, but that's half of the fun!

Tim starts the day fishing shallow points. He employs a combination of topwater and a finesse jig to catch fish in low light. As the sun gets higher the fish start moving offshore and suspending in open water. Tim uses an Urchin, a dropshot, and a spoon to coax the stubborn midday fish into biting as well. Ultimately, the weather chases Tim off the water, but not before he's caught Smallmouth, Largemouth, AND Spotted bass!

Below you'll find links to all the baits Tim used throughout the day. We've included his favorite rigging components for each, as well as the rod and reel combos he used to fish the baits effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

THE TOPWATER...

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

Color: Full Metal

THE SPOON...

•War Eagle Jigging Spoon (3/4 oz): https://bit.ly/2H9dJV1

Color: Candy Shad

THE JIG...

•Yamamoto 2.5" Hula Grub: https://bit.ly/497jz1m

Color: Green Pump Purple Copper

•VMC Finesse Football: https://bit.ly/3CZ1cQK

Size: 3/8 oz

THE DROPSHOT...

•Yamamoto Uni Urchin: https://bit.ly/4q359Hp

Color: Baby Bass

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

Size: 1/0

•Cast Again Tackle Frag Weight: https://bit.ly/4qxAfbm

Size: 1/4 oz

THE URCHIN...

•Tiemco Harinezume Elastomer (88MM): https://bit.ly/4yX6YL5

Favorite Colors: Loco Beetle

•BKK Armor Point Offset HD: https://bit.ly/4lcHa6U

Size: 3/0

•Nako Tungsten Free Rig Weight: https://bit.ly/4xM7p9t

Size: 1/4 oz

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

Size: Large

TOPWATER COMBO...

Rod– Megabass P5 Destroyer Z Crank Elseil: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

Model: 7' Medium Regular

Reel– Daiwa Steez SV TW: https://bit.ly/3wXZ9Jb

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

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

JIG COMBO...

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

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

Line– Seaguar Smackdown Braid (30 lb): https://bit.ly/43KGHQH

Leader– Seaguar Grand Max (12 lb): https://bit.ly/46eb98G

DROPSHOT COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis NRX+ 822S DSR: https://bit.ly/3XrALtj

Reel– Shimano Vanquish 2500: https://bit.ly/4sAmR5X

Line– Sunline Almight Braid (18 lb): https://bit.ly/4flJrsg

Leader– Sunline SniperFC (6 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

TIEMCO URCHIN COMBO...

Rod– Dobyns Xtasy 6'10" Med Hvy: https://bit.ly/47EvHYz

Model: DRX610-3C-SH

Reel– Shimano Curado 70 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2apmDJt

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

Leader– Sufix Advance Mono (15 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

SPOON COMBO...

Rod– Cashion Element Z2 7'3" Med Hvy Fast: https://bit.ly/48w69eC

Reel– Daiwa Tatula SV TW 70: https://bit.ly/3ZcBbCZ

Line– Daiwa Hidden FC (14 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

Where Do Bass Go When Its HOT?! ( And How To Catch Them )

Summer bass fishing can be amazing, but what about when it gets HOT?! As temperatures rise, bass actually become very predictable. They're driven by 3 main variables, and once you understand these simple concepts, you can always locate fish. Once you know where they are, catching them is easy if you understand which baits to use! Even when Summer temperatures are at their peak, you can catch a lot of fish.

Here's what you need to know; Since the spawn, the bass have separated into two distinct groups. The first group goes shallow into cover and the second heads out to main lake structures. The shallow fish are fun because you can target them with a variety of power fishing techniques. The fish on outside structures group up around current when available and hard bottom when the water is calm. These fish can be caught on a variety of lures and tend to feed in aggressive "bite windows".

Below you'll find links to the key baits we discussed in the video. We've also included details on size and color for each lure, as well as some great budget–friendly rod and reel combos for fishing these baits affectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each.

TACTICALBASSIN GEAR...

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

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

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

•Megabass Deep X 300: https://bit.ly/2sSQHpt

Colors: Glitz Shad, See Through Shad, Juvy Gill

PITCHING JIG...

•Dirty Jigs Pitchin Jig (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2amL3of

Color: The Go To, Green Pumpkin Craw

•MissileBaits Chunky D Trailer: https://bit.ly/3LcLmDK

Color: Bamer Craw, Green Pumpkin

BIG WORM...

Worm– Xzone 11" Blitz Worm: https://bit.ly/422SaJA

Color: Junebug

Hook– BKK Offset Round Bend: https://bit.ly/4xaDYgR

Size: 5/0

Weight– Zman Forge Premium Alloy: https://bit.ly/4w6nMMX

Size: 1/2 oz

FLUTTER SPOON...

•Nichols Lake Fork Flutter (1 1/4 oz): https://bit.ly/2kMPIrG

Color: Shattered Glass Holo Silver

JIG AND MINNOW...

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

Colors: Gizzard Shad, Electric Shad, Green Shad

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

Size: 2/0

TOPWATER...

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

Colors: Bone Python, Spotlight Shad, Juvy Gill

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

Colors: Full Metal, American Shad, Blueback Herring

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

Colors: MF Bluegill, Green Pumpkin, Maverick

SWIM JIG...

•Dirty Jigs California Swim Jig (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2auXfmx

Colors: Tactical Shad, Bluegill, Alabama Bream

•Nomad Dozer Paddletail: https://bit.ly/4cciSpA

Colors: Astro, Gold Bullet

TEXAS RIG CREATURE...

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

Colors: Superbug, Green Pumpkin Red, Bruiser Phantom

SOFT PLASTIC STORAGE BAG...

•Buzbe Quik Qube Breeze: https://bit.ly/43ILiTG

Size: Medium Deep

BUDGET TOPWATER 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

BUDGET ALL AROUND COMBO...

Rod– Dobyns Maverick 7'3" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/3ncP1nX

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

Line– Power Pro Moss Green (40 lb): https://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader– Seaguar Pounce Fluoro (15 lb): https://bit.ly/4fG9v3f

BUDGET FROG FISHING COMBO...

Rod– Dobyns Fury 7'3" Heavy+ (735): https://bit.ly/2bGvlVV

Reel– Abu Garcia Max Pro: https://bit.ly/3QKCQOG

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

BUDGET ALL AROUND SPINNING COMBO...

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

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

Line– Sunline FCSniper (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

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 may be HOT but so is the FISHING!! Today we're showing you the best baits to catch fish all 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 when bass fishing! 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 to shine!

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.

TOPWATER...

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

Colors: Mat Shad, Silver Flitter Shad

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

Colors: Full Metal, American Shad, Blueback Herring

•Giant Dog X: https://bit.ly/2yU84eE

Colors: Spotlight Shad, Juvy Gill

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

Colors: MF Bluegill, Green Pumpkin, Maverick

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

Colors: Glitter Bluegill, Glitter Hasu

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

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

Colors: G Bluegill, Wakasagi

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

Size: 3/0 – 4/0

Swivel Hook– VMC Redline Swivel Hook: https://bit.ly/4x0ME9z

Size: 3/0 – 4/0

UNDERSPINS...

•BKK Titan Diver: https://bit.ly/3kzagCo

Favorite Sizes: 4/0

•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 4.75" 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

•Nomad DTrak 65: https://bit.ly/4a5wAYX

Colors: Natural Threadfin, Tennessee 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 BAITS...

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

Colors: Super Bug, Candy Bug

•Tactical Tungsten Worm Weight: https://bit.ly/4x3Npij

Size: 1/4 oz

•BKK Offset Worm HD: https://bit.ly/4lcHa6U

Size: 3/0

PITCHING JIG...

•Dirty Jigs Pitchin Jig (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2amL3of

Color: The Go To, Green Pumpkin Craw

•Xzone 4" Muscle Back Craw: https://bit.ly/43DZXOQ

Colors: Green Pumpkin Black

POWER SHOT...

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

Colors: Junebug Dream, Blue Back Secret

•Berkley 6" Lab Series Worm: https://bit.ly/3OYhSOr

Colors: Payload, Oxblood Red Flake

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

Size: 2/0

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

Size: 1/4 oz

TIM'S TOPWATER COMBO...

Rod– Megabass P5 Destroyer Z Crank Elseil: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

Model: 7' Medium Regular

Reel– Daiwa Steez SV TW: https://bit.ly/3wXZ9Jb

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

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

BUDGET TOPWATER 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

TIM'S POWER SHOT COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick World Class 6'10" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/3qbGEya

Reel– Abu Garcia Zenon MG–X: https://bit.ly/4dv7WT0

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

Leader– Sunline Saltimate 16 lb: https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2

ALL AROUND COMBO...

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

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

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

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (20 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

BUDGET ALL AROUND COMBO...

Rod– Dobyns Maverick 7'3" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/3ncP1nX

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

Line– Power Pro Moss Green (40 lb): https://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader– Seaguar Pounce Fluoro (15 lb): https://bit.ly/4fG9v3f

WANT TACTICALBASSIN GEAR??

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

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

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