TIM'S NEW PERSONAL BEST SMALLMOUTH BASS! IT'S A GIANT!!!

Tim is about to break his personal best! Let's go!! The conditions are absolutely brutal today with cold temperatures and heavy wind. It doesn't take long for Tim to realize he needs to use every advantage possible. He turns to finesse techniques, uses his Humminbird electronics to locate fish, and slowly dissects likely locations on the lake. What could have been a tough day, changed in an instant!

Tim's message at the end of the video sums it up perfectly, "Keep Grinding It Out. You're just one cast away." This is the time of year when you can catch the biggest bass of your life. It's worth the effort, it's worth battling the elements, you never know when your turn is going to come. Again, today was one of those days where you would normally blank and go home without a fish. It took every ounce of modern electronics and modern techniques to turn these brutal conditions into a truly special day. The fish were grumpy, but Tim was able to make it happen!

Below you'll find links to all the gear Tim used throughout the day. We've included the exact colors and sizes for the baits, Tim's rod and reel combos, as well as the specifics of the electronics he used to locate fish on isolated structure. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

STROLL SHAD...

•Hog Farmer 4" Stroll Shad: https://bit.ly/3ALs7OI

Color: Green Shad

•Dirty Jigs Tungsten Guppy Head: https://bit.ly/3WCfvSn

Size: 1/4 oz

DROPSHOT...

•Megabass Haze ST: https://bit.ly/4l1S2Tq

Color: Ayu

•Owner Jungle Dropshot: https://bit.ly/4nRKl49

Size: 4

•Xzone Tungsten Dropshot: https://bit.ly/3HgdcMM

Size: 1/4 oz

SPUNK SHAD...

•Hog Farmer 3.5" Spunk Shad: https://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Color: Ghost Minnow

•Dirty Jigs Tungsten Guppy Head: https://bit.ly/3WCfvSn

Size: 1/4 oz

ALABAMA RIG...

Rig– Hog Farmer Micro Flex (Bladed): https://bit.ly/3RY1wUK

Baits– Keitech 2.8" Fat Swing Impact: https://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Heads– Dirty Jigs Tungsten Guppy (1/8 oz): https://bit.ly/4nfOJtT

ELECTRONICS...

•Humminbird Mega Live 2: https://bit.ly/40FHMJR

•Humminbird Apex 16 Fish Finder: https://bit.ly/3QBaOli

STROLLING COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 6'10" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/47Cdeee

Reel– Shimano Vanford 2500: https://bit.ly/2gu84t7

Line– Power Pro Braid (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (10 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

DROPSHOT COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis NRX+ 822S DSR: https://bit.ly/3XrALtj

Model: 6'10" Medium+

Reel– Shimano Exsence A 3000: https://bit.ly/2iMtscV

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (6 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

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

Two PB's In One Day! MONSTERS On Lake Chickamauga!!

What started out as a fun day of bass fishing turned into a multi species slugfest! Matt is fishing Lake Chickamauga and when a storm began to roll in the big fish started feeding! The key to unlocking the multi-species pattern was a blade bait and everything wanted to eat it!

The day started out right with a nice largemouth on the S-Waver. After that Matt really had to work to put together a largemouth pattern, but soon that would be the least of his concerns. When he finally locked the Damiki Vault in his hand and started hopping it around outside structure, big fish started showing up!

A 30" Walleye is a giant fish no matter where you are but its a MONSTER in the South! What a fun experience! Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear Matt was using. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

GLIDE BAIT... 

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

Color: I Know It

Hook Upgrade: ST–56: http://bit.ly/2cVg7xW

Size: 2

SMALL SWIMBAIT...

Bait– Keitech 2.8" Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl

Head– Dirty Jigs Guppy: http://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

Size: 1/8 oz, 1/0 Hook

BLADE BAIT...

•Damiki Vault (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2rnO7e2

Color: Real Shad, Black Holo

BLADE BAIT HOOK UPGRADES...

Split Rings– Owner Hyperwire: http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX

Sizes: 2 and 3

Hooks– Owner STX 38: http://bit.ly/2oNIeCD

Size: 6

CRANKBAIT...

•Megabass Super Z Z2: https://bit.ly/3fsxn9G

Color: Wild Craw

LIPLESS CRANKBAIT...

•Jackall TN 60: http://bit.ly/2lqAwjh

Color: SG Threadfin

Hook Upgrade: Owner ST–35: http://bit.ly/2g8uCMj

Size: 6

MATT'S BLADE BAIT 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

MATT'S LIPLESS CRANKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis IMX Pro 855C CBR: http://bit.ly/2og0BmK

Reel– Shimano Curado 70 MGL: https://bit.ly/2apmDJt

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro 30 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Sunline Saltimate 16 lb Shock: https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2

MATT'S S WAVER COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 7'6" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/32IrXqE

Reel– Shimano Curado 200DC (HG): https://bit.ly/3QMMb6o

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

Leader– Sunline Saltimate 20 lb Shock: https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2

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

HOW TO CATCH THE BIGGEST FISH OF YOUR LIFE RIGHT NOW!

Are you ready to catch a giant? Do you want a new PB? Its time!! If you want to catch a big bass, there are 3 techniques that consistently catch the monsters during the cold water months and today we're going to teach you how to use each of them effectively. Don't waste your Winter opportunity, get out there and catch the biggest bass of your life!

When Winter cold sets in, most of the fish in the lake become lethargic. This creates a unique opportunity for the giant fish to hunt, unimpeded by smaller fish. We use 3 unique techniques to specifically target these larger fish. The first is a big swimbait, the second is an A-Rig, and the last is Speed Cranking. Today, Matt is going in depth with each of these methods to help you build the confidence needed to go out and catch a giant bass!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits discussed in the video. We've included the exact colors, sizes, and rigging for each. We've also included links to our favorite rod and reel combos for each technique. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

WEDGE TAIL SWIMBAITS... 

-Savage Gear Pulse Tail RTF 8" Trout: https://bit.ly/33GROg1

Colors: Trout, Ghost Trout, Dirty Silver, Kokanee

-Huddleston Deluxe 8" Trout ROF 12: http://bit.ly/2azFTon

Colors: Trout, Holdover, Hitch

-Hudleston Deluxe 8" Trout ROF 5: http://bit.ly/2UVHiuQ

Color: Trout, Holdover, Hitch

BOOT TAIL SWIMBAITS... 

Bait- Little Creeper 8" Trash Fish: http://bit.ly/2hmXtg1

Colors: LC Hitch, Chartreuse Shad, KC's Ghost

Hook- Owner 1/0 Beast Weighted: http://bit.ly/2ancP66

ALABAMA RIGS... 

-Hog Farmer Tactical Flex Rig (Bladed): https://bit.ly/38xd1es

-Hog Farmer Tactical Flex Rig (Non-Bladed): https://bit.ly/3vhpSez

-Yum Flash Mob Jr: http://bit.ly/2bgDGNu

COLD WATER RIG COMPONENTS... 

Main Baits- 13 Fishing Churro 4.25: https://bit.ly/2LLeRA6

Colors: Moonlight Clan, Mojito, Purple Rain

Dummy Baits- Keitech 2.8" Fat Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad

Swimbait Heads- Dirty Jigs Matt Allen 1/8 oz: http://bit.ly/29RrTYN

COOL WATER RIG COMPONENTS... 

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

Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad

Dummy Baits- Netbait Little Spanky: http://bit.ly/2d0dpU8

Colors: Albino, Smokin Magic Shad

Swimbait Heads- Dirty Jigs Matt Allen 1/8 oz: http://bit.ly/29RrTYN

CRANKBAITS... 

-R2S Tactical DD 75: http://bit.ly/37dclbX

Colors: DD Minnow, Mirrored Minnow, Ghost Minnow

-Megabass Deep X 300: http://bit.ly/2sSQHpt

Colors: Kisyu Ayu, Sexy Ayu, MB Gizzard

-Megabass Deep Six: http://bit.ly/2A3clKP

Colors: Ito Wakasagi, Sexy Shad, MB Gizzard, Kisyu Ayu

FAVORITE SWIMBAIT COMBO... 

Rod- G Loomis IMX Pro 966: https://bit.ly/3ktZFnF

Reel- Shimano Tranx 300: http://bit.ly/2kYsvRw

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 80 lb: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader- Sunline FC100 35 lb: http://bit.ly/2O4UElB

BUDGET SWIMBAIT COMBO... 

Rod- Savage Gear Squad 8' Heavy: https://bit.ly/3tT8bS2

Reel- Shimano Cardiff 300A: http://bit.ly/2cvhtMO

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 80 lb: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 30 lb: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

FAVORITE A-RIG COMBO... 

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

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

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

Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 20 lb: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

FAVORITE SPEED CRANKING COMBO...

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

Reel- Shimano Shimano Bantam MGL XG: http://bit.ly/2H44yjG

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

BUDGET SPEED CRANKING COMBO... 

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

Reel- Shimano SLX 150 XT (HG): http://bit.ly/2BRTYL8

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

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