3 Tips For The Fall Topwater Bite! ( Tips For The Final Topwater Bite Of The Year )

Fall is topwater time! These tricks will make a huge difference in your Fall fishing! If you like throwing topwater, you already know that subtle changes can make a huge difference in how many bass you catch. Today, Tim is giving some quick tips that have helped him take his Fall topwater fishing to the next level.

From size, to cadence, to retrieve style, Tim is giving a ton of great information in this video! Consistently catching topwater fish requires constant adaptation. Tim keeps a topwater rod on deck more than any other angler we've met, he is the king of adapting to changing conditions and still finding that surface bite.

Below you'll find links to all the baits he talked about throughout the video, as well as some of the key rod and reel combos for fishing these baits effectively. 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: https://bit.ly/38YpPIz

STRAIGHT RETRIEVE BAITS...

•River2Sea Whopper Plopper: https://bit.ly/2bsPbQV

Sizes: 90, 110

Colors: Munky Butt, Phantom Shad

•Berkley Choppo 90: https://bit.ly/3FbquM9

Colors: Black/Chrome, MF Bluegill

WALKING BAITS...

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

Colors: Spotlight Shad, Bone Python, Juvy Gill

•Megabass Dogmax: https://bit.ly/4wowh6Z

Color: AL Spotlight Shad, Bone Python

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

Sizes: 105, 125, 150

Colors: Full Metal, American Shad, Blueback Herring

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

Colors: Mat Shad, Silver Flitter Shad, Chrome

TREBLE HOOK UPGRADES...

•Gamakatsu Feathered Treble: https://bit.ly/2Ii4IXO

Size: 4 – 6

•BKK Straight Shank Treble 21SS: https://bit.ly/4o9LVza

Size: 2 – 8

•Owner Hyperwire Split Ring: https://bit.ly/2aTH3f1

Size: 2 – 3

FOLLOW UP BAIT...

Bait– Yamamoto 5" Senko: https://bit.ly/2axAmNS

Color: Tactical Shad

Hook– Owner Sniper Finesse (Size 1): https://bit.ly/2zXirRH

Band– VMC Crossover Band: https://bit.ly/3w0NYdz

LARGE TOPWATER COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis IMX Pro 843C MBR: https://bit.ly/41lfbZW

Model: 7' Med Hvy

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

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

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

FINESSE 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

TIM'S SENKO COMBO...

Rod– Megabass P5 Destroyer 6'11" Landsat: https://bit.ly/2B7NyFj

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

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

Leader– Sunline SniperFC (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

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

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

Catch More Bass In Early Fall With These 3 Quick Tips!

Fall bass fishing is amazing! Some of the best fishing of the year happens during the Fall cool down and most anglers miss it! Bass are focused on baitfish and the fishing can be incredible! Whether you're an old school angler who likes to relax, or a modern fisherman using the hottest new electronics, there are great opportunities for you to catch more fish.

We use a combination of visual keys and electronics advantages this time of year to maximize our time on the water. Watching for baitfish, schooling activity, and birds, can all lead to amazing opportunities. Conversely, using side imaging and forward facing sonar to quickly locate fish around open water baitfish schools is an incredible opportunity to catch fish quickly. Don't pigeon hole yourself this time of year, as both of these methods can lead to more fish catches.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear Tim discussed in the video. We've included the exact baits and colors, as well as some great rod and reel combos to help you fish these baits effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

CHROME TOPWATER...

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

Colors: Spotlight Shad

•Berkley Choppo 90: https://bit.ly/3FbquM9

Colors: Black/Chrome

SPINNERBAIT...

•Nichols Shattered Glass Spinnerbait: https://bit.ly/3udIU7d

Colors: Silver, Green Crystal

CHATTERBAITS...

•Zman Elite Evo Tungsten Chatterbait (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3YkW2Hd

Color: Electric Shad, Bama Bream

•ZMan 4.5" Chattershad: https://bit.ly/4jPaGOX

Color: Electric Shad

CRANKBAITS...

•Megabass Blowly: https://bit.ly/3RNQZxL

Colors: Kasumi Ito, GG Wakasagi

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

Colors: True Shad, Ghost Minnow, Mirrored Minnow

JERKBAITS...

•Duo Realis 100 SP: https://bit.ly/45LDkf7

Natural: Ghost Minnow, Morning Dawn

•Megabass Vision 110 +1: https://bit.ly/2iGYOCX

Colors: Mat Shad, Elegy Bone

UNDERSPINS...

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

Sizes: 1/8 oz – 3/8 oz

•Dirty Jigs Tactical Underspin Series: https://bit.ly/4bKgVQf

Sizes: 3/8 – 3/4 oz

•Xzone Swammer Swimbait: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad

SPY BAIT...

•Duo Realis Spinbait 80: https://bit.ly/3QE27YK

Colors: Ghost M Shad, Riverbait, Wakasagi

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 CRANKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Black Bass 7'4" Med Hvy Mod: https://bit.ly/41ntbDB

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

Line- Sunline SniperFC (12 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BUDGET JERKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano SLX A 6'10" Medium: https://bit.ly/2L3wppO

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

Line– Sunline FC (12 lb): https://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

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 During The Fall Transition?! (And The Best Baits To Catch Them)

Fall Bass Fishing has arrived!! Here's what you need to know! Bass are schooling and feeding on baitfish. If your favorite patterns are beginning to fail, you need to adapt right away. Regardless of the type of lake you're fishing, we're here to help. From where bass position in different types of fisheries, to the baits we use to catch them, we're about to lay it all out for you!

Fall is a peak time for bass fishing. Whether you like to fish shallow or deep, there are aggressive fish to be caught. We use different lures depending on the type of fishery, but the concept is always the same; find the baitfish, find the bass. Keep moving, keep searching, and keep watching for signs of life in the water. If you can find the baitfish, active bass aren't far away!

Below is a breakdown of the gear we recommend using during these conditions. We've included rigging components where applicable and even included our favorite colors for each technique. 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: https://bit.ly/38YpPIz

TOPWATER...

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

Color: Spotlight Shad

•Whopper Plopper 90: https://bit.ly/2bsPbQV

Color: I Know It

•MissileBaits Buzz Wagon: https://bit.ly/4wnejBo

Size: 1/2 oz

Colors: Black, Silver

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

Colors: Chart Strike Gill

KARASHI...

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

Colors: Albino Pearl GB, Mat Shad

CRANKBAITS...

•Megabass Blowly: https://bit.ly/3RNQZxL

Colors: Kasumi Ito, GG Wakasagi

•Damiki BTC 50: https://bit.ly/3OVb3Lc

Colors: Mossy Shad, Threadfin Flash

CHATTERBAIT...

•Zman Elite Evo Tungsten Chatterbait (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3YkW2Hd

Color: Electric Shad, Bama Bream

•ZMan 4.5" Chattershad: https://bit.ly/4jPaGOX

Color: Electric Shad

SOFT JERKBAIT...

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

Colors: Electric Shad, Baby Bass, Pro Blue Red Pearl

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

Colors: Bluegill, Oikawa

Hook– Gamakatsu Superline Offset Round Bend: https://bit.ly/4l2QhGL

Size: 3/0 (Megabass) or 5/0 (Whiplash)

WEEDLESS UNDERSPIN...

•BKK Titan Diver (4/0): https://bit.ly/3kzagCo

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

Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

MINI UNDERSPIN...

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

Size: 1/4 oz

•Keitech 3.3" Fat Swing Impact: https://bit.ly/418wxdb

Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

PITCHIN JIG...

•Dirty Jigs Compact Pitchin' Jig: https://bit.ly/2hAIyCV

Color: The Go To, Alabama Craw

•Xzone 3.5" Adrenaline Craw: https://bit.ly/3ebTO5h

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Pumpkin Plum Party

URCHIN BAITS...

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

Favorite Colors: Dark Mimizu, Loco Beetle, Green Pumpkin

•Berkley Moeba: https://bit.ly/4wu7i1w

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Watermelon, Bloodshot

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 JIG COMBO...

Rod– Dobyns Maverick 735C: https://bit.ly/3ncP1nX

Model: 7'3" Heavy +

Reel– Shimano SLX A (HG): https://bit.ly/3ZWPeho

Line- Sunline SniperFC (16 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BUDGET URCHIN COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Bass X  7'1" Med Hvy Fast: https://bit.ly/3A5CFSU

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

Line– Sunline SniperFC (20 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BUDGET CHATTERBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick HMG 7'5" Medium Heavy X Fast: https://bit.ly/3AyrAiW

Reel– Abu Garcia Max5 Pro: https://bit.ly/4pGZ4Az

Line– Seaguar Red Label (17 lb): https://bit.ly/2LOVEwA

BUDGET CRANKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Dobyns Maverick 7' Med Hvy (705CB): https://bit.ly/47alYsM

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

Line- Sunline SniperFC (12 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

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

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

How To Find And Catch Fish In Any Lake! (3 Key Patterns To Catch Bass)

Come along with the Tactical Guys for a day on the water! They're exploring a new lake and it doesn't take long to start catching BIG fish! From swimbaits, to jigs, to finesse baits, the guys have a blast, despite the freezing cold temperatures! If finding fish on a new lake is intimidating to you, this video will help.

The key to fishing new water is learning to identify patterns quickly. Matt and Tim quickly find 3 different ways to catch fish in this lake. Once they have options they quickly isolated the pattern that was catching the biggest fish, and dialed it in further with multiple baits. Fishing new water isn't hard, it just takes a different mentality. Keep in mind, these guys didn't go finesse fishing because they didn't know the lake, they picked up their power fishing rods and figured out how to catch big bass.

Below you'll find links to all the gear the guys used in the video. From the baits, to the rod and reel combos, to the gear that kept them warm, we've linked all of it below. We've even included the exact colors and components for the baits. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

JERKBAIT...

•Megabass Vision 110+1: https://bit.ly/2iGYOCX

Colors: Golden Brownie

ALABAMA RIG...

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

Baits– Keitech 4.3" Fat Swing Impact: https://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Color: Electric Shad

Hooks– Dirty Jigs Matt Allen Swimbait Head: https://bit.ly/29RrTYN

Size: 1/4 oz

SWIMBAIT...

•ZMan Swag LT 6" Swimbait: https://bit.ly/3Kpz6l3

Color: Sight Flash

•River2Sea S Waver 168: https://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh

Color: TW Ghost Minnow

THE JIG...

•Dirty Jigs 1/2 oz Compact Pitchin Jig: https://bit.ly/2hAIyCV

Color: The Go To

•Yamamoto 5" Double Tail Grub: https://bit.ly/2db9w1p

Color: Green Pumpkin

FINESSE SWIMBAIT...

•Megabass 3" Spark Shad: https://bit.ly/2XcLZk4

Color: Real, Royal Gill

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

Size: 1/4 oz

STROLLING BAIT...

•Hog Farmer 4" Stroll Shad: https://bit.ly/3ALs7OI

Color: Green Shad, Electric Shad

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

Size: 1/4 oz

WARM WEATHER GEAR...

•TacticalBassin Fleece Lined Beanie: https://bit.ly/4opNxVk

•Aftco Crosswind Puff Jacket: https://bit.ly/47M4t13

•Aftco Fortress Rain Bibs: https://bit.ly/4aPp45O

MATT'S SWIMBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Poison Ultima 7'4" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/3OfNBGe

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

Line– Seaguar Tatsu (20 lb): https://bit.ly/4lN1MBm

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 (15 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

TIM'S BFS COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 7'2" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel– Daiwa PX BF 70: https://bit.ly/3y0fWw0

Line– Sunline Super FC (7 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