The Shallow Trick Everyone Overlooks For October Bass Fishing!

Jump in the boat with Matt to learn the most overlooked trick for Fall bass fishing! Matt is demonstrating the techniques with a variety of baits, targeting fish in shallow waters. He's fishing without electronics, showing you exactly how to target these fish, no matter what equipment you own.

Old school bass fishing is incredibly effective, especially in Fall. Using techniques like jigs, soft jerkbaits, and topwater, Matt is able to demonstrate the subtle locations that bass use, often overlooked by other anglers.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear he used throughout the day. We've also included some great budget–friendly options 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: https://bit.ly/38YpPIz

RELATED VIDEOS…

•Fall Jig Fishing Made Easy!: https://youtu.be/Tu6LgO1i0Mw

TOPWATER...

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

Colors: Juvy Gill

SOFT JERKBAITS...

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

Colors: G Biwahigai, Oikawa

•Gakamatsu Superline EWG: https://bit.ly/2ac92XG

Size: 2/0

FULL SIZE JIG...

•Dirty Jigs 1/2 oz Pitchin' Jig: https://bit.ly/2amL3of

Color: The Go To

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

Color: Green Pumpkin

FINESSE JIG...

•Nomad Wee Bit Jig (3/8 oz): https://bit.ly/43oHE1E

Colors: Ring In

•MissileBaits Mini D Chunk: https://bit.ly/3lGE8gx

Colors: Green Pumpkin

DOBYNS JIG COMBO...

Rod– Dobyns Xtasy 755C: https://bit.ly/36fIHCg

Model: 7'5" Mag Heavy

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

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (50 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Sufix Advance Mono (20 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

DAIWA JIG COMBO...

Rod– Daiwa Steez AGS 6'9" Med Hvy: https://bit.ly/3RhFit1

Model: TargetSniper

Reel– Daiwa Steez SV TW: https://bit.ly/3wXZ9Jb

Line– Sunline SniperFC: https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

SOFT JERKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick World Class 7'1" Med Hvy: https://bit.ly/3qbGEya

Reel– Abu Garcia Zenon X: https://bit.ly/4klsOju

Line– Seaguar Smackdown Braid (30 lb): https://bit.ly/43KGHQH

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

BUDGET SOFT JERKBAIT COMBO

Rod– Fenwick Eagle 7'1" Med Hvy: https://bit.ly/4b25LGh

Reel– Abu Garcia Max5 Pro: https://bit.ly/4pGZ4Az

Line– Seaguar Red Label (15 lb): https://bit.ly/2LOVEwA

BUDGET JIG COMBO...

Rod– Dobyns Maverick 735C: https://bit.ly/3ncP1nX

Model: 7'3" Heavy +

Reel– Shimano SLX A (HG): https://bit.ly/3ZWPeho

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

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

Top 5 Baits For October Bass Fishing!

These baits will help you catch more fish this October! The Fall bite is in Full Swing and Bass are feeding! You can catch them on topwater, crankbaits, and even swimbaits! October is a power fisherman's dream! The big bass are showing back up, the bite is on, what are you waiting for?!

October is amazing! It doesn't matter that temperatures are dropping, bass are feeding! From crankbaits to topwater, bass are willing to chase. If you've been waiting to go fishing, now is the best time to try it again.

Below you'll find links to all the baits discussed in the video. We've included our favorite sizes and colors for each model as well. We've also included a couple of our favorite rod and reel combos to help cover the bases for this style of fishing. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

DEEP CRANKBAIT...

•River2Sea Tactical DD 75: https://bit.ly/37dclbX

Colors: True Shad, Ghost Minnow, Mirrored Minnow

•Megabass Deep X 300: https://bit.ly/2sSQHpt

Colors: Mat Shad, MB Gizzard

SHALLOW CRANKBAIT...

•Spro Speed Demon: https://bit.ly/3XGWUC2

Colors: Laundry Matte, Old School Shad

•Damiki BTC 50: https://bit.ly/3OVb3Lc

Colors: Mossy Shad, Ghost Minnow, Real Shad

TOPWATER...

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

Colors: Sexy French Pearl, Ito Tennessee Shad

•Duo Realis Pencil 100: https://bit.ly/3RyEZgz

Colors: Ghost Minnow, Smokey Bone, Prism Smelt

•Hayabusa TBL 930 Treble Hook: https://bit.ly/3qBuXkB

Size: 4

•Owner Hyperwire Split Ring: https://bit.ly/2v8ArBX

Size: 2

UNDERSPINS...

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

Sizes: 1/8 oz - 3/8 oz

•Dirty Jigs Tactical Underspin Series: https://bit.ly/4bKgVQf

Favorite Sizes: 3/8 –2/0, 1/2 – 4/0, 3/4 – 5/0

•Xzone Swammer Swimbait: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad

•Storm 3" Largo Shad Swimbait: https://bit.ly/3vxP0NB

Colors: Albino Shad, Sexy Shad

SOFT JERKBAIT...

•Xzone Whiplash Shad: https://bit.ly/3IpMKQo

Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl, Baby Bass

Hook– VMC Redline Wide Gap: https://bit.ly/3m3dn6G

Size: 4/0

•Jackall Rhythm Wag 3.5: https://bit.ly/3NT6OvF

Colors: Prism Shad, SS Shad

•BKK Chimera Hook: https://bit.ly/3IS3pwf

Size: 1/0

JERKBAITS...

•Shimano Zumverno 95 SP: https://bit.ly/3Gbzrmw

Colors: Pink Smelt, S Hasu, Clown

•Megabass Vision 110 +1 Jr: https://bit.ly/2LnK389

Colors: Kasumi Ito, Mat Shad, Elegy Bone

GLIDE BAIT...

•River2Sea S Waver 168: https://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh

Colors: TW Cali Hitch, Bluegill, Lite Trout

FAVORITE JERKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 6'10" Medium: https://bit.ly/32IrXqE

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

Line– Sunline Super FC 10 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

FAVORITE CRANKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis IMX Pro 906 CBR: http://bit.ly/2og0BmK

Reel– Shimano Bantam MGL A (HG): https://bit.ly/2H44yjG

Line– Sunline Crank FC (12 lb): https://bit.ly/3fohguC

BUDGET CRANKBAIT COMBO...

Rod- St. Croix Mojo Glass 7'4" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2YIxLy5

Reel- Daiwa Fuego CT 100HS: https://bit.ly/35hugfH

Line– Seaguar AbrazX (12 lb): https://bit.ly/2aaBBDX

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

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

Where Do Bass Go During The Fall Transition? (And How To Catch Them)

Fall is coming! If your fish are starting to disappear and you don't know why, you're not alone! As the nights get cooler the bass fishing changes instantly! Bass transition toward their Fall patterns and many anglers are left wondering what happened. We're here to help!

The Fall Transition comes much earlier than most anglers realize. It's not a slow progression either, in most situations, bass will begin their movements overnight. One day you're on an awesome topwater bite, the next you can't find a fish. When this happens it's time to step back and look at what is motivating these fish to move. Whether you're targeting shallow bass or deep, the bass' next movement is motivated by the baitfish's location. As the bait begins to gather, so will the bass

If your fish are out deep, expect them to begin gathering on the best structures. Expect to find them on corners of creek channel bends, along long tapering points that break to deep water, and later you can expect them to transition toward the backs of deep coves. Shallow fish will abandon the scattered weeds in favor of thick weed clumps and hard structure. As the seasons progress these fish will begin bunching up along ambush points and pockets.

Below is a breakdown of the gear we recommend using during this season. We've included rigging components where applicable and even included our favorite colors for each technique. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

DEEP CRANKS...

•River2Sea Tactical DD 75 Crankbait: https://bit.ly/37dclbX

Colors: Mirrored Minnow, Summer Minnow, DD Minnow

•Rapala DT 16 Crankbait: https://bit.ly/42ITxNr

Colors: Green Gizzard Shad, Helsinki Shad

SPOONS...

•Nichols Flutter Spoon: https://bit.ly/2ICAGKL

Colors: Purple Threadfin, Shattered Grass Silver Scale

•Nichols DUH Spoon (1 3/4 oz): https://bit.ly/4cSEVki

Colors: UV Sierra, UV Morning Dawn

SPY BAITS...

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

Sizes: 70, 80

Colors: Ghost Minnow, River Bait, AM Edge

•Spro Spin John 80: https://bit.ly/3ycTg9o

Colors: Herring Pink, Matte Shad, Ayu

SURFACE SWIMBAIT...

•Spro Sashimmy Swimmer: https://bit.ly/4cVPFgT

Colors: Natural Herring, Chrome Olive

TOPWATER...

•Evergreen Shower Blows SB 105: https://bit.ly/2zIkqUH

Colors: Full Metal, American Shad

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

Colors: Sexy French Pearl, Sexy Shad, Wagin Hasu 2

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

Colors: Glitter Hasu, Glitter BlueGill

•Spro Bronzeye 65 Frog: https://bit.ly/2sz9Qje

Color: Navy Seal, Ayu Flash, Killer Gill

•Whopper Plopper 110: https://bit.ly/2bsPbQV

Colors: Bone, Loon

CHATTERBAIT...

•JackHammer Chatterbait: https://bit.ly/2popvj6

Size: 1/2 oz

Colors: Green Pumpkin Shad, Clear Water Shad

•Hog Farmer Spunk Shad 4.5: https://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Colors: Electric Shad, Sexy Shad

UNDERSPINS...

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

Size: 5/0, 1/4 oz

•Tactical Mini Underspin: https://bit.ly/3JOd8UY

Size: 3/16 oz

UNDERSPIN SWIMBAITS...

•Keitech 4.8" Fat Swing Impact: https://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

•Storm Largo Shad (3" or 3.5"): https://bit.ly/3vxP0NB

Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Sexy Shad

SOFT JERKBAITS...

•Zoom Super Fluke: https://bit.ly/2aqys0H

Colors: Albino, Electric Shad

•Xzone Whiplash Shad: https://bit.ly/3IpMKQo

Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

Hook– Gamakatsu Superline Wide Gap: https://bit.ly/2ac92XG

Size: 4/0

SQUAREBILLS...

•Damiki BTC 50: https://bit.ly/3OVb3Lc

Colors: Mossy Shad, Ghost Minnow

•Spro Fat John 50: https://bit.ly/2V03giW

Colors: Honey Shad, Matte Shad

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

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

Top 5 Baits For October Bass Fishing!!

These baits will help you catch more fish! The Fall bite is in Full Swing and Bass are feeding! You can catch them on topwater, crankbaits, and even swimbaits! October is a power fisherman's dream! Even better, the GIANT bass are starting to show back up! Don't miss October, it's time to go fishing!

If you're fishing in October and don't have a topwater tied on, you're blowing it! It doesn't matter that temperatures are dropping, bass are feeding! Don't leave home this month without a topwater tied on! The same could be said for a crankbait, a jerkbait, and even a swimbait. The fact is, bass are biting and you don't want to miss it!

Below you'll find links to all the baits discussed in the video. We've included our favorite sizes and colors for each model as well. We've also included a couple of our favorite rod and reel combos to help cover the bases for this style of fishing. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

TOPWATER...

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

Colors: Sexy French Pearl, Ito Tennessee Shad

•Owner Cultiva Zip N Ziggy: https://bit.ly/3BTMLuh

Colors: Brown Trout, Natural Minnow, Shiner

DEEP CRANKBAIT...

•River2Sea Tactical DD 75: https://bit.ly/37dclbX

Colors: True Shad, Ghost Minnow, Mirrored Minnow

•Spro Rock Crawler: https://bit.ly/2NFPA5t

Colors: Phantom Green, Phantom Brown

SHALLOW CRANKBAIT...

•Spro Speed Demon: https://bit.ly/3XGWUC2

Colors: Laundry Matte, Old School Shad

•Damiki BTC 50: https://bit.ly/3OVb3Lc

Colors: Mossy Shad, Ghost Minnow, Real Shad

UNDERSPINS...

•Dirty Jigs Tactical Finesse Underspin: https://bit.ly/2Pqrq3n

Sizes: 1/8 oz - 3/8 oz

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

Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

•Storm 3" Largo Shad Swimbait: https://bit.ly/3vxP0NB

Colors: Albino Shad, Sexy Shad

JERKBAITS...

•Megabass Vision 110+1 Jr: https://bit.ly/2LnK389

Colors: Elegy Bone, Mat Shad, Tennessee Shad

•Shimano Zumverno 95 SP: https://bit.ly/3Gbzrmw

Colors: Ghost Ayu, Clown, S Hasu

JERKBAIT HOOK UPGRADES...

110+1 Jr Hooks...

•Gamakatsu 1X Black (Size 8): https://bit.ly/3oSXVXp

Zumverno Hooks...

•Hayabusa TBL 930 NRB (Size 8): https://bit.ly/3qBuXkB

SOFT JERKBAITS...

•Zoom Super Fluke: https://bit.ly/2aqys0H

Colors: Albino, Smoking Shad

•Xzone Whiplash Shad: https://bit.ly/3IpMKQo

Colors: Electric Shad, Smoke Pearl Laminate

Hook– VMC Redline Wide Gap: https://bit.ly/3m3dn6G

Size: 4/0

GLIDE BAITS...

•G Ratt Pistol Pete: https://bit.ly/2RYCPFe

Colors: TW Light Trout, Hitch, Baby Trout

•River2Sea S Waver 168: https://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh

Colors: Lit Shad, I Know It, Light Trout

FAVORITE JERKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 6'10" Medium: https://bit.ly/32IrXqE

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

Line– Sunline Super FC 10 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

FAVORITE CRANKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis IMX Pro 906 CBR: http://bit.ly/2og0BmK

Reel– Shimano Bantam MGL A (HG): https://bit.ly/2H44yjG

Line– Sunline Crank FC (12 lb): https://bit.ly/3fohguC

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– Maxima Ultragreen (15 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae97J9

BUDGET CRANKBAIT COMBO...

Rod- St. Croix Mojo Glass 7'4" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2YIxLy5

Reel- Shimano SLX A 150 (HG): http://bit.ly/2NfdOnk

Line- Sunline FC (12 lb): http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

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