Early Fall Dock Fishing Tricks You Can't Afford To Miss!

The HOTTEST bite of the Fall is coming, don't miss it! Dock fishing is better right now than any other time of year!  While docks are always a great option, this time of year bass are pouring into the docks and replenishing daily because of changes in surrounding grass. If you're ever going to give it a try, now is the time.

Matt is pouring out the knowledge in today's video. From how bass position under docks, to identifying which docks are worth fishing, to favorite baits for getting fish to bite, this is an information-packed video! If you've tried fishing docks and never seen the kind of success that you head others talk about, now is the time, and this is details that will make the difference.

Below you'll finds to all the baits and gear Matt discussed in the video. We've included some of his favorite rod and reel combos, as well as some great budget–friendly rod and reel combos to help you catch fish. 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 JIGS...

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

Color: The Go To

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

Colors: Green Pumpkin Black

Jig– Dirty Jigs Compact Pitchin Jig (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2hAIyCV

Colors: The Go To, Alabama Craw

Trailer– MissileBaits Mini D Chunk: https://bit.ly/3lGE8gx

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Super Bug

UNI BAITS...

•Uni HD: https://bit.ly/4wTn2vo

•Uni Mas: https://bit.ly/4fC83Pc

•Uni Max: https://bit.ly/4gW4V3a

Favorite Colors: Green Pumpkin, Scuppernong

UNI HD RIGGING...

Hook– Gamakatsu Antenna Hook: https://bit.ly/4x1Ks1J

Size: 1/0

Ring– Owner Hyperwire: https://bit.ly/2v8ArBX

Size: 2

Weight– Reins Dropshot: https://bit.ly/4flML9N

Size: 3/16 oz

TIEMCO BAITS/RIGGING...

Bait– Tiemco Harinezumi Elastomer: https://bit.ly/4yX6YL5

Color: Green Pumpkin - 88 MM

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

Size: 3/0

Weight– Tungsten Tie On: https://bit.ly/4x6sQll

Size: 1/4 oz

THE SENKOS...

•Yamamoto Senko: https://bit.ly/2axAmNS

Favorite Sizes: 5" and 7"

5" Colors: Tactical Shad, Tactical Twilight, SunGill

7" Colors: Baby Bass, Green Pumpkin Blk Flk

SOFT JERKBAIT...

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

Sizes: 5" and 6"

Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad

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

Size: 3/0 – 4/0

THE KARASHI...

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

Colors: Juvy Gill, Glitz Shad, See Through Shad

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

Colors: Kasumi Ito, STP, Mat Shad

MATT'S JIG COMBO...

Rod– Dobyns Xtasy 755: https://bit.ly/36fIHCg

Model: 7'5" Mag Heavy

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

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (50 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

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

BUDGET JIG COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Bass X 7'4" Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/3A5CFSU

Reel– Seviin GF Casting (7.3:1): https://bit.ly/3qa2SQZ

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (50 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

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

MATT'S BFS KARASHI COMBO...

Rod– Megabass Destroyer Evoluzion Expada: https://bit.ly/4oXDY0A

Model: 6'6" Light Slow

Reel– Abu Garcia Zenon MG LTX BFS: https://bit.ly/4aSBckW

Line– Daiwa Samurai Hidden FC (7 lb): https://bit.ly/3ILKXH0

BUDGET KARASHI COMBO...

Rod– Cashion Element Z2 6'10" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/48w69eC

Reel– Abu Garcia Revo X BFS: https://bit.ly/4flqwi3

Line– Daiwa Hidden FC (7 lb): https://bit.ly/3ILKXH0

BUDGET URCHIN 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

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

Wakebait and Topwater Fishing! BIG FISH Bite When The Weather Is CRAZY!!!

Tim is throwing the Tactical Wake and topwater in crazy conditions! From high sun to heavy downpours, he's taking everything the weather can throw his way but still catching nice fish! Come along for a fun day of topwater fishing for Largemouth and Spotted Bass!

You never know what the weather will throw your way in East Tennessee! Tim is using the Tactical Wake to locate fish and build a pattern, then catching them on a smaller Shower Blows topwater. Late Summer is a great time to focus on topwater as bass transition more and more toward baitfish. If you stick to it all day you may not get a ton of bites but you're bound to get a BIG bite along the way. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits Tim was throwing and the equipment he used to fish them. We've included the exact colors for each, and even included a couple budget combos to throw these style lures without breaking the bank. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

WAKEBAIT... 

-River2Sea Tactical Wake 210: https://bit.ly/3aV6peA

Color: Tactical Shad

TOPWATER... 

-Evergreen Shower Blows SB 125: http://bit.ly/2zIkqUH

Color: Full Metal

SENKO... 

Bait- Yamamoto 5" Senko: http://bit.ly/2axAmNS

Color: Baby Bass

Hook- Gamakatsu Finesse Wide Gap: http://bit.ly/2aKGmHM

Size: 1/0

WAKEBAIT COMBO... 

Rod- G Loomis IMX Pro 966C SWBR: http://bit.ly/2x9kxuS

Reel- Shimano Tranx 300 (HG): http://bit.ly/2kYsvRw

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro Braid (80 lb): http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

TOPWATER COMBO... 

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

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

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro Braid (30 lb): http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

BUDGET WAKEBAIT COMBO... 

Rod- Savage Gear Squad 8' Heavy: https://bit.ly/3tT8bS2

Reel- 13 Fishing Concept A3 (7:1): https://bit.ly/3GLddq8

Line- Power Pro 65 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

BUDGET TOPWATER COMBO...

Rod- Shimano SLX 6'10" Medium: http://bit.ly/2mGp1Vc

Reel- Shimano SLX (HG): http://bit.ly/2NfdOnk

Line- Power Pro Braid (30 lb): http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

WANT TACTICALBASSIN GEAR??

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

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

Crankbait Tricks For Late Summer!

The crankbait is becoming a major factor again as we begin the early Fall transition! The arrival of the first cool nights in Late Summer tells us that bass are on the move again and fast moving baits will be key. Crankbaits cover our boat decks during this time of year and you should be using them too!

While crankbaits work all Summer, they are at their peak in Late Summer as water temperatures begin dropping. We focus our efforts on Shallow square bills and medium deep divers during this period so we can cover water quickly and draw aggressive reaction strikes. The right bait for the job is dictated by the depth of water you're fishing and how aggressively the fish are reacting. For deeper baits, focus your attention on deep transitions near the edges of grass flats, channel bends, and humps. For shallow fish, focus on lanes in the grass and the first hard cover near grass flats. 

Below you'll find links to our favorite baits for this style of fishing. We've included our favorite colors for each, as well as the exact gear we use to fish the baits with ease and keep big fish hooked when they bite. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos an descriptions of each item. 

DEEPER CRANKS...

-Strike King 6XD: http://bit.ly/2ery44M

Color: Sexy Blue Back Herring, Sexy Shad

-Rapala DT 20 or 16: http://bit.ly/2BL0UYl

Color: Green Gizzard, Live River Shad, Helsinki Shad

-River2Sea Tactical DD 75: http://bit.ly/37dclbX

Color: DD Minnow, Summer Minnow, True Shad

-Norman DD22: http://bit.ly/2LKB37w

Color: TW Ghost Lavender Shad, Lavender Shad 

SHALLOW CRANKBAITS (RATTLING)... 

-River2Sea Biggie Poppa: http://bit.ly/2ahCzvo

Colors: Abalone Shad, Gizzard Shad, Cold Blooded

-13 Fishing Jabber Jaw: https://bit.ly/3z7hVdH

Colors: Black Back Shad, Daimond Craw, Lucky Charm

-Luhr Jensen Speed Trap: https://bit.ly/3ccfJbV

Colors: Crystal Crawdad, Gun Metal Shad

SHALLOW CRANKBAITS (SILENT)...

-Lucky Craft 1.5: http://bit.ly/2BGxKPa

Colors: American Shad, BP Golden Shiner, TO Craw

-SPRO Fat John 50: http://bit.ly/2V03giW

Colors: Mat Shad, Honey Shad, Nasty Shad

DEEP DIVING CRANKBAIT COMBO... 

Rod- St. Croix Legend Tournament 7'4" MH Mod: https://bit.ly/3Iow9KV

Reel- Shimano Bantam MGL A (XG): http://bit.ly/2H44yjG

Line- Sunline Crank FC (14 lb): https://bit.ly/3fohguC

SQUAREBILL COMBO... 

Rod- G Loomis IMX Pro 845 CBR: http://bit.ly/2og0BmK

Reel- Shimano Bantam MGL A (HG): http://bit.ly/2H44yjG

Line- Sunline Crank FC (12 lb): https://bit.ly/3fohguC

BUDGET All-AROUND CRANKBAIT COMBO...

Rod- Shimano Intenza 7'6" Glass: http://bit.ly/2QADLTq

Reel- Shimano SLX 150 XT (HG): http://bit.ly/2BRTYL8

Line- Sunline FC (14 lb): http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BUDGET SQUAREBILL COMBO... 

Rod- St. Croix Mojo Glass 7'2" Medium: https://bit.ly/2YIxLy5

Reel- Shimano SLX 150 (HG): http://bit.ly/2NfdOnk

Line- Sunline FC (12 lb): http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

WANT TACTICALBASSIN GEAR??

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

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

Jerkbait Tricks For Early Fall Bass Fishing! (Beginner To Advanced)

Jerkbaits Catch Bass!! If you don't throw a jerkbait during the early Fall, you're missing some really fun fishing! Today we're on the water catching big smallmouth on Jerkbaits but in between catches Matt teaches the exact technique, how to use color to fine tune the pattern, and some other key tips. Whether you're a jerkbait beginner or a guy who throws them every day, you're going to enjoy the information in this video! 

Today Matt and CC used a Megabass Vision 110 and a Vision 110 Jr to dial in a jerkbait pattern along a windblown shoreline. The fish were staging on a shallow break to ambush baitfish and these baits were more than the fish could resist. In the beginning the fish were slapping at the baits but Matt began playing with colors and found the color "Elegy Bone" made all the difference. The duo went from short strikes and skin hooks to bass fully committing and t-boning the baits!

The jerkbait should be a part of your arsenal as water temperatures drop this Fall. Below you'll find links to all the baits in the video as well as a couple of our other favorite jerkbaits. We've also included the rod and reel combos we were using, along with a budget alternative. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

TODAY'S JERKBAITS... 

-Megabass Vision 110: http://bit.ly/2j31TKb

Natural Colors: Matte Shad, Matte Pro Blue

Bold Colors: Elegy Bone, Matte Skeleton Shad

-Megabass Vision 110 Jr: http://bit.ly/2OeAFBf

Colors: GP Pro Blue 2, Elegy Bone, Matte Shad

OTHER GREAT JERKBAITS... 

-Megabass Vision 110 +1: http://bit.ly/2iGYOCX

Colors: Elegy Bone, GP Pro Blue, Matte Shad

-Jackall Rerange 110: http://bit.ly/2ge0qED

Colors: Blue Pearl Shad, Silver Shad, Hollow Minnow

-Rapala Shadow Rap Deep: https://bit.ly/3aerPi6

Colors: Clown, Elite Blue, Ghost Shiner

JERKBAIT STORAGE... 

-Plano EDGE 3700 THIN Box: https://bit.ly/2VX5eAL

JERKBAIT HOOK/SPLIT RING UPGRADES... 

Split Ring Replacement- Owner Hyperwire Black (Size 2): http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX

110 Replacement Hook- Gamakatsu Finesse Nano Treble (Size 5): http://bit.ly/2dWWAut

110 Junior Replacement Hook- Gamakatsu 1X Black (Size 8): https://bit.ly/3oSXVXp

MATT'S JERKBAIT COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Expride 6'10" Medium: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel- Shimano Aldebaran MGL (HG): http://bit.ly/2fdX1Uy

Line- Sunline 10 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

CC'S JERKBAIT COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Expride 6'6" Medium: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel- Shimano Curado 70 MGL: https://bit.ly/2apmDJt

Line- Sunline 10 lb Super FC: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BUDGET JERKBAIT COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano SLX 6'10" Medium: http://bit.ly/2mGp1Vc

Reel- Shimano SLX MGL 70: https://bit.ly/3gIUCgJ

Line- Sunline 12 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

WANT TACTICALBASSIN GEAR??

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

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