Don't Make These 3 Late Summer Fishing Mistakes!

These three mistakes will wreck your fishing as we head into the Fall transition! If you want to catch more fish as Summer comes to an end, you need to avoid these mistakes at all costs. If you don't want to struggle this Fall, we can show you what to watch out for, and how to turn this into one of your favorite times of year!

Late Summer can be a difficult time to fish. Most anglers react by slowing down and fishing places where they've been successful in the past. While that seems wise on the surface, it's the first major mistake.

THE 3 MISTAKES

1) Continuing Summer Patterns: This is the worst decision you can make as your patterns begin to slow down. Focus your time on new patterns, in new places, as you search for active fish.

2) Fishing Slowly On Familiar Spots: Its Time To Speed Up and focus your attention on fast moving baits. If a spot isn't producing, move to the next. Keep your eyes peeled for clues that will lead you to an active pattern.

3) Fishing Confidence Baits: Its Time To Fish The Extremes. Focus your attention on smaller profiles, imitating juvenile baitfish to get more bites. Conversely, focus on larger profiles (swimbaits and glide baits) to target bigger bass that are looking for large meal.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits we use this time of year. We've even included some great budget 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.

TACTICALBASSIN GEAR...

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

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

CHATTERBAIT...

•Zman Evo Elite Mini Max: https://bit.ly/3EahpTT

Color: Electric Shad, Bama Bream

•Hog Farmer 3.5" Spunk Shad: https://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Color: Electric Shad, TW Sunfish Magic

SWIM JIG...

•Dirty Jigs Compact Swim Jig: https://bit.ly/43OSFY1

Color: Tactical Shad

•ZMan Minnowz Swimbait: https://bit.ly/4oEsHC6

Colors: Bad Shad, Smokey Shad

UNDERSPINS...

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

Size: 1/4 oz

•Xzone 3.5" Swammer: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

FROG...

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

Colors: Glitter Hasu, Glitter Gill

•Berkley Swamp Lord Jr: https://bit.ly/4wT9gZT

Colors: Maverick, MF Bluegill

JIG...

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

Colors: Supermatt Brown, The Go To

•Xzone 3.25" Muscle Back Craw: https://bit.ly/43DZXOQ

Colors: Green Pumpkin Black

GLIDE BAITS...

•Bucca Brand 6" Trick Shad: https://bit.ly/4hFD5Go

Colors: Matte Shad, Threadfintastic

•Berkley 8" Chop Block: https://bit.ly/44MelaG

Colors: Shad, Chrome Gizzard

TOPWATER...

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

Colors: Mat Shad, Silver Flitter Shad

•Duo Realis Pencil 110 Silent: https://bit.ly/3TdJIoL

Colors: Chrome Tiger, UV Silver Slash B

BUDGET TOPWATER COMBO...

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

Reel– Daiwa Fuego CT: https://bit.ly/35hugfH

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

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

BUDGET CHATTERBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Cashion Element 7'1" Medium Heavy Mod Fast: https://bit.ly/48w69eC

Reel– Daiwa Aird 80 Casting Reel: https://bit.ly/46up5Mx

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

BUDGET GLIDE BAIT COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick HMG 7'8" Medium Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/3AyrAiW

Reel– Abu Garcia Revo SX LP: https://bit.ly/40nsz0i

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (65 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Sunline Saltimate Shock (25 lb): https://bit.ly/2O4UElB

BUDGET "DO ALL" 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

Matt's Two-Bait Trick To Catch Big Bass In Fall!

Matt catches a GIANT BASS while exploring a new lake! Come along for an awesome day of Fall bass fishing! Matt didn't know what to expect as he started the day targeting quality Largemouth, but after making a run to the open water, he discovered an amazing Smallmouth bite as well!

The Fall is an amazing time to be on the water. As temperatures drop, fish begin feeding heavily. During this window, any cast can connect you with the fish of a lifetime. Today, Matt used a combination of a Duo Realis Spinbait 80, and a Megabass Vision 110 Jerkbait, to target big bass.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits, gear, and terminal tackle. We've included the exact rods and reels, as well as any upgrades Matt made to the baits. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

THE SENKO...

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

Colors: Green Pumpkin Bk Flake

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

Size: 3/0

SOFT JERKBAIT...

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

Color: G Biwahigai

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

Size: 3/0

DARK SLEEPER...

•Megabass 3" Dark Sleeper (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2TyR1GT

Color: Ghost Shrimp

SPY BAIT...

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

Color: Ghost Wakasagi

JERKBAIT...

•Megabass Vision 110 Jerkbait: https://bit.ly/3tw8Cpz

Color: Mat Tennessee Shad

VISION 110 HOOK 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

SENKO/SLING SHAD COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick World Class 7'1" Medium Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/3qbGEya

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

Line– Seaguar Tatsu Fluoro (12 lb): https://bit.ly/3Cje0Rw

SPY BAIT COMBO...

Rod– Megabass Destroyer P5 Flyssa: https://bit.ly/3RmuKdN

Model: 7'6" Light+

Reel– Abu Garcia Zenon LTX 2500: https://bit.ly/46l50Xp

Line– Sunline Super FC (7 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

JERKBAIT COMBO...

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

Model: Oneten Stick Evolution

Reel– Shimano Aldebaran MGL HG: http://bit.ly/2uQ4oH8

Line– Seaguar Tatsu (10 lb): https://bit.ly/4lN1MBm

BUDGET JERKBAIT COMBO...

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

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

Line– Seaguar Red label (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2LOVEwA

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

Jig Tricks To Target Bass During The Fall Transition!

Matt is on the water and the bite is wide open, come along! If you know where to look, the Fall transition is some of the most exciting fishing of the year! Watch how Matt builds a pattern and catches a ton of quality bass, using 3 key baits.

There's no question that today was all about the jig. As the grass in the lake faded, all the bass moved to hard structure, making it very easy for Matt to target them. He used 2 different jigs to catch bass after bass, sometimes even calling his shot. To make things interesting, he kept expanding and found two additional patterns that boat produced quality fish.

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

THE JIGS...

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

Color: Canterbury Craw

•Dirty Jigs 3/8 oz Finesse Jig: https://bit.ly/2eJinXo

Color: The Go To

THE JIG TRAILERS...

•Xzone 3.25" Muscle Back Craw: https://bit.ly/43DZXOQ

Color: Green Pumpkin

•Damiki 3" Air Craw: https://bit.ly/3AvRsZJ

Color: Green Pumpkin Purple

THE SENKO...

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

Colors: Green Pumpkin Bk Flake

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

Size: 3/0

THE TOPWATER...

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

Color: Spotlight Shad

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 (40 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

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

SENKO COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick World Class 7'1" Medium Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/3qbGEya

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

Line– Seaguar Tatsu Fluoro (12 lb): https://bit.ly/3Cje0Rw

TOPWATER COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis NRX+ 843C MBR: https://bit.ly/2SuZG15

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

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

Leader– Sufix Advance Mono (15 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

Key Baits For Fishing The Fall Transition + Fishing On Lake Guntersville!

The Fall transition is here and bass fishing is beginning to change! Stay ahead of the shift in weather by adapting both your baits and the locations you're targeting. Today we've hopped in the boat with Tim for a day of fishing on Lake Guntersville! Come along, it should be fun!

Tim's day begins with a cold wind, and ends with slick calm conditions and sunshine. Watch how he constantly adapts to the changing conditions and focuses on key baits to get bit. He talks through subtle details about the baitfish, as well as his mindset throughout the day. He even takes the time to show some of his bait modifications.

Below you'll find links to all the baits and gear Tim used throughout the day. We've included his exact rod and reel combos, as well as specifics on bait colors, trailers, sizes, etc. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

TOPWATER...

•Big Bite Baits Tour Toad: https://bit.ly/2NtAghc

Color: White

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

Color: Glitter Hasu

•Spro Bronzeye 65 Blade Frog: https://bit.ly/3MEGiGk

Color: Killer Gill

•Teckel Honker Frog: https://bit.ly/2Xj7Ye4

Color: Bluegill, Pearl White

PUNCHING...

•Big Bite Baits BFE: https://bit.ly/2Ce0tf7

Color: Green Pumpkin

•Owner Jungle Flippin HD Hook: https://bit.ly/3NZpvzp

Size: 3/0

•VMC Tungsten Flipping Weight: https://bit.ly/3G0WGCg

Size: 1 oz

DROPSHOT...

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

Color: PB&J Time

•Owner Cover Shot HD: https://bit.ly/36Gunbf

Size: 2/0

•Xzone Tungsten Dropshot: https://bit.ly/3LeDf7Z

Size: 1/4 oz

CHATTERBAIT...

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

Color: White

•Zman 4" Diezel Minnow: https://bit.ly/3VHVhFi

Color: Pearl

SWIM JIG...

•Dirty Jigs Compact Swim Jig (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/43OSFY1

Color: Tactical Shad

•Zman 4" Diezel Minnow: https://bit.ly/3VHVhFi

Color: Pearl

UNDERSPIN...

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

Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl

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

Size: 5/0, 1/4 oz

DROPSHOT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Zodias 6'10" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

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

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

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (15 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

FLIPPING COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 7'11" Extra Heavy: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel– Shimano Curado 200 M (HG): https://bit.ly/2tHewEh

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (65 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

FROG COMBO...

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

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

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

TOAD COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Legend Tournament 7'4" Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/3Iow9KV

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

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

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