Where Bass Go When Its Really Hot! (And How To Catch Them)
Come along for a HOT day on the water and watch Tim prove that you can still power fish in the heat! Step one when it gets hot is to decide if you want to target shallow or deep fish. Today, Tim focused on the shallow bite. He used a handful of reaction baits (Karashi and Topwater) to target fish that were hidden in shade lines.
Summer heat is uncomfortable, but the fishing can be amazing! Watch how Tim instantly eliminates 99% of the lake and focuses solely on shallow shade. This is because the shallow bass are forced into these locations, making them vulnerable to his power fishing approach. He switches back and forth between a Karashi, Jowler, and Giant Dog X, before finally turning to the free rig.
Below you'll find links to the exact baits Tim used throughout the day. We've also included the combos he used to fish them effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.
KARASHI...
•Megabass Karashi: https://bit.ly/3LwMGS7
Colors: See–Through Shad, HT Ito Wakasagi KS
GIANT DOG X...
•Megabass Giant Dog X: https://bit.ly/2yU84eE
Chrome Color: Spot Light Shad
JOWLER...
•Rapala PXR Jowler: https://bit.ly/3A3HDVs
Colors: Pure Chrome
FREE RIG...
•XZone Adrenaline Craw Jr (3.5"): https://bit.ly/3ebTO5h
Color: Green Pumpkin Blk Flake
•Owner Covershot HD: https://bit.ly/36Gunbf
Size: 2/0
•VMC Tungsten BET Weight: https://bit.ly/4gFECei
Size: 1/4 oz
KARASHI COMBO...
Rod– Cashion Icon 7' Light: https://bit.ly/3mLIIes
Reel– Shimano Curado BFS: https://bit.ly/2QGRVF2
Line– Daiwa Hidden FC (7 lb): https://bit.ly/3ILKXH0
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
FREE RIG COMBO...
Rod– Shimano Expride B 7'2" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL
Reel– Shimano Aldebaran MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2fdX1Uy
Line– Sufix 131 Braid (30 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF
Leader– Sunline Super FC (12 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju
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
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
