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
