EPIC Bass Fishing On A Secret Lake In East Texas!

Imagine Texas bass fishing in the prespawn and you're the only anglers on the lake. Its amazing! We've all grown up watching TV shows of guys catching giant fish from private waters and we've all wondered what it would be like to experience that kind of fishing for a day. The crew at Briar Lakes was gracious enough to let us visit their ranch and we got to have that experience!

The boys dialed in a variety of different patterns. Bass were moving shallow and feeding aggressively. Topwater proved to be king for the big bites, while an underspin and chatterbait were key on deeper structures. Bass could be caught on almost anything they threw, but key baits still caught the best fish.

Below you'll find links to all the baits and gear the guys used throughout their two days on the water. The links will take you directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. We've also included links to Briar Lakes Ranch's website, as well as to the video from our previous video on this amazing ranch.


TACTICALBASSIN GEAR...

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

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


PREVIOUS VIDEOS FROM BRIAR LAKES RANCH...

•Fishing The BEST Lake You've Never Heard Of: https://youtu.be/MCzykY0roWA?si=kEKRNC1f9IBgq_N4

•Fishing The Best Lake You've Never Hear Of (The Second Lake): https://youtu.be/oqhpjxw_EnA?si=VkBe0PLblck3H6AI


BRIAR LAKES RANCH WEBSITE...

•Briar Lakes Ranch: https://bit.ly/4t4X8D0


TOPWATER...

•Heddon One Knocker Spook: https://bit.ly/4lYmz6S

Color: Pearl Melon


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

Color: Gill


•Rebel Pop–R: https://bit.ly/4bH1oRS

Color: Silver Black


•Yo Zuri Pencil 125: https://bit.ly/4uWIm2G

Color: Bone


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

Color: Hornet


CHATTERBAITS...

•Jack Hammer Chatterbait (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2popvj6

Color: Green Pumpkin Shad, Bhite Delight


•Zman Evo Elite (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3OAGB8y

Color: Electric Shad


•Zman Elite Evo Mini Max (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3EahpTT

Color: Electric Shad


CHATTERBAIT TRAILERS...

•Hog Farmer 5.5" Spunk Shad: https://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Colors: Ghost Minnow, Green Pumpkin Chartreuse


•Hog Farmer 6" Stroll Shad: https://bit.ly/3ALs7OI

Color: Chartreuse Blue


UNDERSPIN...

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

Size: 1/4 oz, 5/0 Hook


•Keitech 4.8" Fat Swing Impact: https://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl


SOFT JERKBAIT...

•Xzone 6" Whiplash Shad: https://bit.ly/3IpMKQo

Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad, Chartreuse White


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

Size: 4/0


SHAKY HEAD...

•Berkley Maxscent Magnum Hit Worm: https://bit.ly/4m3B9Ks

Color: Green Pumpkin


•Dirty Jigs Canterbury Shaky Head: https://bit.ly/2aFOs0V

Size: 1/4 oz


KARASHI 80...

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

Color: STP


TIM'S CHATTERBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Megabass Destoyer P5 "DAEMOS": https://bit.ly/3wHoXpD

Model: 7'2" Med+ Fast.

Reel– Shimano Bantam MGL A (HG): https://bit.ly/2H44yjG

Speed: 7:1

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro (40 lb): https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Seaguar Grand Max (19 lb): https://bit.ly/46eb98G


MATT'S TOPWATER COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Legend Tournament Carbon Cranker: https://bit.ly/3Iow9KV

Model: 7'2" Medium Heavy Moderate

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

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

Leader– Sufix Advance Mono (14 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix


SOFT JERKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Megabass P5 Destroyer "The X Bites": https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

Model: 7'2" Heavy Extra Fast

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

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

Leader– Sufix Advance Mono (14 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix


KARASHI 80 COMBO...

Rod– Dobyns Xtasy 723C: https://bit.ly/36fIHCg

Model: 7'2" Medium Heavy

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

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

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


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 The BEST Lake You've NEVER Heard Of!!! (The 2nd Lake)

We're back down in Texas fishing on Jack Brittingham's Briar Lakes Ranch with our friend Aaron Lewis! These private lakes are trophy managed and the fishing is incredible! Yesterday kicked off the trip with a 42 lb limit in a matter of minutes, we'll see what day two holds! Let's go!!

We're facing much tougher conditions on day two... We've got heavy winds and a major change in air pressure but plenty of new private water to explore! The guys start on a new lake and have no trouble catching fish but after a couple hours the decision is made to return to the scene of yesterday's incredible fishing. Its the right call and the big ones start loading into the boat again!

Below you'll find links to the baits we were fishing with, as well as the rods and reels we used to land these giant bass. All the gear links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of the items. Additionally, we've included a link to the Briar Lakes Ranch Website where you can get information on visiting these fisheries yourself. 

THE RANCH…

•Briar Lakes Ranch Website: https://bit.ly/3JtuFTI

PREVIOUS VIDEO FROM BRIAR LAKES RANCH...

•42 Lbs At Briar Lakes: https://youtu.be/MCzykY0roWA


ALABAMA RIG...

•Hog Farmer Tactical Mini Flex Rig (Bladed): https://bit.ly/3uwY6Md

Heads– Matt Allen Swimbait Head (1/8 oz): http://bit.ly/29RrTYN

Baits– Keitech 3.8 Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Color: Electric Shad


UNDERSPIN...

Bait– XZone 5.5 Swammer: http://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Color: Sexy Shad

Hook– Owner Flashy Swimmer: http://bit.ly/2e8O4Y7

Size: 6/0


CHATTERBAIT...

Bait– Zman JackHammer 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2popvj6

Color: Green Pumpkin Shad

Trailer #1 – Missile Baits 5.5 Spunk Shad: https://bit.ly/3CA8BCG

Color: Frosted Purple

Trailer #2– Hog Farmer 4.5 Spunk Shad: http://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Color: Electric Shad 


JERKBAIT...

•Shimano World Diver: https://bit.ly/3o1BwrR

Color: Black Silver


BURRITO SWIMBAIT...

•Bacca 5" Burrito: https://bit.ly/3p5SkiW

Color: Tactical Shad


LIPLESS CRANKBAIT...

•Jackall TN–70: http://bit.ly/2lqAwjh

Color: HL Aurora Black

Hook Upgrade– Owner ST–35: http://bit.ly/2g8uCMj

Size: 4


SQUAREBILL CRANKBAIT...

•Rapala OG Rocco: https://bit.ly/3PHvNCI

Color: Red Crawdad


MATT'S TRAVEL BOX...

•Buzbe Colony 28 Modular Box: https://bit.ly/3U9y4cl

•Buzbe Swarm 28 Modular Tackle Bag: https://bit.ly/3JyGtnA


THE SCALE...

•Brecknell Electro Samson: http://bit.ly/2f7QgQ9


TIM'S RIG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 7’6" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/32IrXqE

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

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro 65 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Sunline Saltimate 20 lb: https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2


MATT'S BURRITO COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 7'7" Heavy: https://bit.ly/32IrXqE

Reel– Shimano Bantam MGL (HG):  https://bit.ly/2H44yjG

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro 65 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Sunline Saltimate 20 lb: https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2


TIM'S LIPLESS COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis IMX PRO 855 CBR: http://bit.ly/2og0BmK

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

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

Leader– Maxima 18 lb Ultragreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9


TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)…

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here...

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

Fishing The BEST LAKE You've Never Heard Of!! Incredible Bass Fishing!!

Aaron Lewis invited us to join him in Texas for some of the most incredible bass fishing you can imagine!! Come with us as we fish a trophy managed lake full of giant bass!! We've all wondered what a place like this would be like and we finally got the chance to find out! You don't want to miss this!

We've all said things like "This lake would be amazing if someone managed it better!" It turns out, there is a ranch in Texas where they're doing exactly that. Jack Brittingham's Briar Lakes Ranch is known for incredible trophy White Tail deer hunts, but in the middle of the ranch lies several of the best kept secrets in Texas. These lakes have been meticulously managed to produce trophy bass and it shows! 

Below you'll find links to the baits we were fishing with, as well as the rods and reels we used to land these giant bass. All the gear links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of the items. Additionally, we've included a link to the Briar Lakes Ranch Website where you can get information on visiting these fisheries yourself. 


THE RANCH…

•Briar Lakes Ranch Website: https://bit.ly/3JtuFTI


ALABAMA RIG...

•Hog Farmer Tactical Mini Flex Rig (Bladed): https://bit.ly/3uwY6Md

Heads– Matt Allen Swimbait Head (1/8 oz): http://bit.ly/29RrTYN

Baits– Keitech 3.8 Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Color: Electric Shad


UNDERSPIN...

Bait– XZone 5.5 Swammer: http://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Color: Sexy Shad

Hook– Owner Flashy Swimmer: http://bit.ly/2e8O4Y7

Size: 6/0


BURRITO SWIMBAIT...

•Bacca 5" Burrito: https://bit.ly/3p5SkiW

Color: Tactical Shad


DEEP DIVING CRANKBAIT...

•River2Sea Tactical DD75: http://bit.ly/37dclbX

Color: Mirrored Minnow

Hook Upgrade– Owner ST-35: http://bit.ly/2g8uCMj

Size: 2


LIPLESS CRANKBAIT...

•Lucky Craft LV-500: http://bit.ly/2aAUUbd

Color: Chartreuse Shad

Hook Upgrade– Gamakatsu EWG: http://bit.ly/2cZrsbY

Size: 4


THE SCALE...

•Brecknell Electro Samson: http://bit.ly/2f7QgQ9


TIM'S RIG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 7’6" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/32IrXqE

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

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro 65 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Sunline Saltimate 20 lb: https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2


MATT'S BURRITO COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 7'7" Heavy: https://bit.ly/32IrXqE

Reel– Shimano Bantam MGL (HG):  https://bit.ly/2H44yjG

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro 65 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Sunline Saltimate 20 lb: https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2


TIM'S LIPLESS COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis IMX PRO 855 CBR: http://bit.ly/2og0BmK

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

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

Leader– Maxima 18 lb Ultragreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9


TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)…

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here...

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