How To Catch Bass When Its HOT! ( Baits, Spots, Tricks )

Don't let the HEAT Get you down! Hot weather is great for bass fishing if you know how to adapt. Hot temperatures put bass in predictable locations and today we're going to show you how to target them. With just a few simple baits you can catch fish all through the heat of Summer, no matter how hot it gets!

Whether you prefer fishing shallow or deep, Summer heat will help you catch more fish. Shallow fish move into shadows (we'll explain this in the video) and deep fish group in likely locations. We target them during periods of high sun using key baits, and in the dark with traditional offerings. Summer fishing is easy once you apply this approach!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and equipment we recommend in the video. We've even included our favorite colors for each bait, as well as some of the rod and reel combos we use to 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


FROG...

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

Colors: Maverick, MF Bluegill, Bully


FLIPPING...

Bait– MissileBaits DBomb: https://bit.ly/2d2dVlt

Colors: Ballistic Bruiser, Bruiser Flash, Super Bug

Flipping Hook– Owner Jungle Flippin HD (3/0): https://bit.ly/3NZpvzp

Wide Gap Hook– Owner Jungle Wide (4/0): https://bit.ly/2sBsR1Z

Weight– VMC Tungsten (1.5 oz): https://bit.ly/3G0WGCg


SOFT JERKBAIT...

•Xzone Whiplash Shad (5" and 6"): https://bit.ly/3IpMKQo

Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad


•Gamakatsu Superline Wide Gap Hook: https://bit.ly/3AmFDnK

Size: 2/0 – 4/0


SWIMBAITS...

•Megabass 8" Magdraft: https://bit.ly/2mc8bfK

Colors: White Back Shad, Albino Pearl Shad


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

Colors: Chrome Gizzard, Shad, Green Back


WOBBLE HEAD...

•XZone Lures Adrenaline Craw: https://bit.ly/3ebTO5h

Colors: Junebug, Dark Junebug


•Dirty Jigs Pivot Point Football: http://bit.ly/2jOY1Ns

Size: 1/2 oz, 4/0 Hook


URCHIN BAITS...

•HideUp Coike FullCast: https://bit.ly/4h0ZcFI

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

•Yamamoto Uni: https://bit.ly/4q359Hp

•Hag's Prickly Pear: https://bit.ly/4t07x3h


MINNOWS...

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

Colors: Electric Shad, Green Shad


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

Colors: Gizzard Shad, Electric Shad, Green Shad


•Dirty Jigs Guppy Head: https://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

Sizes: 1/4 – 3/8 oz, 3/0 – 5/0 Hook


NIGHT BAITS...

Buzzbait– MissileBaits Buzz Wagon: https://bit.ly/4wnejBo

Colors: Black, Silver


Jig– Dirty Jigs No Jack Flippin Jig (3/4 oz): https://bit.ly/2fx8YBI

Colors: Hematoma, The Go To

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

Color: Black Blue, Green Pumpkin Black


Worm– Berkley 10" Power Worm: https://bit.ly/2cxomPX

Colors: Black, Blue Fleck, Watermelon


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

Color: Black Blue, Plum, Green Pumpkin Black


SUMMER APPAREL...

Shirt– Aftco Adapt Performance Hoodie: https://bit.ly/4mF8ZEq

Pants– Aftco All Day Pants: https://bit.ly/3H85zuC

Gloves– Solago Sun Gloves: https://bit.ly/4c5Hmlq

Mask– Aftco Sun Mask: https://bit.ly/4c5Hod2


FROG COMBO...

Rod– Dobyns Champion XP 7'3" Heavy: https://bit.ly/2abq8nl

Model: 736C

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

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


FLIPPING COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick World Class 7'5" Extra Hvy Fast: https://bit.ly/3qbGEya

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

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


WOBBLE HEAD COMBO...

Rod– Megabass Levante EMTF: https://bit.ly/2OSVNwH

Model: 7'5" Medium Medium Fast

Reel– Daiwa Tatula Elite: https://bit.ly/2ONCBS1

Line– Daiwa J Braid Grand 8X (40 lb): https://bit.ly/488sttq

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


BUDGET SWIMBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Dobyns Fury 7'9" Heavy (795): https://bit.ly/4q6IjyQ

Reel– Abu Garcia Max5 300: https://bit.ly/4pYubaE

Line– Sunline Big Bait FC (22 lb): https://bit.ly/46NMLv7


TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

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

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

Fishing When Its HOT ( Let's Find These Bass! )

Come along on a hot July afternoon as we do some Summer bass fishing on Lake Chickamauga. Think you can't catch them when its hot? Think again! Watch as we break down the lake, build several patterns, and catch fish both deep and shallow despite of the heat. 

Summer bass fishing doesn't have to be tough. We know where the bass are positioning, its just a matter of getting them to bite. Matt begins by developing a solid offshore pattern. Once he's confident he can keep catching fish he completely shifts gears, moves shallow and starts the process over. Before long, he's got two solid patterns in completely different areas, and both are producing nice quality fish. 

Today was a "junk fishing" day. Matt caught fish on all sorts of different baits. Below you'll find links to every bait that caught a fish. We've included favorite colors and weights as well as some of the rod and reel combos he was using to get the job done. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 


TAIL SPINNER...

Bait- Jackall Deracoup Tail Spin 1 oz: http://bit.ly/2p8X4b0

Color: Clear Shad


SCROUNGER... 

Head- Hog Farmer Hog Wobblers 3/4 oz: https://bit.ly/3vBWUFj

Bait- Scottsboro 6" Shad Jerkbait: https://bit.ly/3gHTQ6t

Color: Viper Shad


UNDERSPIN... 

Head- Blade Runner Spintrix 1/2 oz (Anchovy): http://bit.ly/2oocg0a

Bait- Keitech 4.8" Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl


BLADE BAIT... 

Bait- Damiki Vault 3/4 oz: http://bit.ly/2rnO7e2

Color: Spot Black

Hook Upgrade- Owner ST-56 (Size 4): http://bit.ly/2cVg7xW

TOPWATER... 

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

Color: Half Mirror Wakasagi


CRANKBAIT... 

Bait- Azuma Z-Boss 22: http://bit.ly/2poLKUC

Color: Gizzard Blue Green


BLADE BAIT COMBO (New Rod)... 

Rod- Halo HFX 7' Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/36rfYvW

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

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


UNDERSPIN COMBO...

Rod- Shimano Zodias 7'5" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B (XG): https://bit.ly/34HlAAk

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 50 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader- Sunline FC-100 20 lb Shock Leader: http://bit.ly/2O4UElB


HIGH-END TOPWATER COMBO... 

**These Rods ARE Available For BackOrder**

Rod- G Loomis NRX+ 844C MBR: https://bit.ly/2SuZG15

Reel- Shimano Metanium DC (HG): http://bit.ly/2qrSZvs

Line- Sufix 131 Braid 40 lb: https://bit.ly/314VoyF


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