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

Top 5 Baits For August Bass Fishing!

Here are the top 5 baits we trust to catch bass in August! August is HOT but don't let that stop you because the fishing is can be incredible! You can fish these 5 (Its actually 10... but who's counting?) baits with confidence whether you're walking the shore of a pond, exploring a clear water reservoir, or flipping your way through a shallow Southern fishery. 

August brings some of the hottest days of the year and with them, very predictable patterns. Bass become more lethargic in the heat and spend much of the day tucked against cover or structure. Once you know where to look (we're going to explain that too) all you have to do is fish these baits with confidence. You can catch fish all Summer long and we're going to help you do it!

Below you'll find links to all 10 baits discussed in the video, separated into their two categories. We'll give you two bait choices in every category so you can decide between the most affordable option or the top-shelf option. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

TOP 5 BAITS FOR POWER FISHERIES...

Frog...

Bait- SPRO Bronzeye Frog 65: http://bit.ly/2sz9Qje

Favorite Colors: Yellow Sparkle, Killer Gill, Nasty Shad

Soft Jerkbait...

Bait- Zoom Super Fluke: http://bit.ly/2aqys0H

Favorite Colors: Albino, Smokin Shad, Electric Shad

Hook- Gamakatsu Superline (4/0): http://bit.ly/2ac92XG

Texas Rigged Creature... 

Bait- R.I. Spicy Beaver: http://bit.ly/2MPuma1

Favorite Colors: Green Pumpkin, Tramp Stamp

Hook- Owner Jungle Wide Gap (3/0): http://bit.ly/2sBsR1Z

Weight- Swagger Tungsten Vader (3/8 oz): http://bit.ly/2NjDYtV

Dropshot Worm...

Bait- Roboworm 6" Fat: http://bit.ly/2awYSxM

Favorite Colors: MMIII, Oxblood Light Red

Hook- Owner Cover Shot 1/0: http://bit.ly/2ISr7bR

Weight- Swagger Pencil 1/4 oz: http://bit.ly/2UY7cgx

Deep Crankbait...

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

Favorite Colors: Live River Shad, Pearl Gray Shiner

TOP 5 BAITS FOR FINESSE FISHERIES... 

Topwater...

Bait- River2Sea Rover 128: http://bit.ly/2acSVea

Favorite Colors: Abalone Shad, Ghost Minnow

Jerkbait... 

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

Favorite Colors: GP Pro Blue, GP Pro Blue 2, Mat Shad

Swimbait... 

Bait- Keitech 3.8" Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Favorite Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad

Head- Cool Baits Down Under 1/4 oz: http://bit.ly/2boS7QA

Bait- Megabass Dark Sleeper: http://bit.ly/2TyR1GT

Size- 3" in 1/2 or 3/4 oz.

Dropshot... 

Bait- Netbait STH 3" Crush Worm: https://bit.ly/3s5BcIn

Favorite Colors: Smokin Joe, Bang, Green Pumpkin

Hook- Owner Mosquito Light (Size 1): http://bit.ly/2zQVKx3

Weight- Swagger Pencil 3/16 oz: http://bit.ly/2UY7cgx

Ned Rig... 

Bait- Roboworm 3" Ned Worm: http://bit.ly/2j9F0Xy

Favorite Colors: Margarita Mutilator, Desert Craw, Twilight

Head- Swagger Tungsten Flanders Head (1/10 oz): http://bit.ly/2KcIB6M

FAVORITE FROG COMBO...

Rod- Shimano Expride 7'3" Extra Heavy: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

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

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

AFFORDABLE ALL-AROUND COMBO...

Rod- St. Croix Bass X 7'2" Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2r0xWAs

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

Line- Sunline Assassin 15 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

AFFORDABLE FINESSE COMBO...

Rod- Shimano Intenza 7' Medium: http://bit.ly/2s7kaQn

Reel- Shimano Sahara FI 2500: http://bit.ly/2XhhM43

Line- Sunline 8 lb Fluorocarbon: 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