Summer Worm Fishing! Neko Rig vs. Power Shot!

Come along for a fun day of bass fishing! Tim has big plans to power fish, but the fish have something else in store! Watch how Tim adapts to changing conditions, identifies a pattern, and catches BIG fish in tough weather. It's amazing what you can do on the water when you read the conditions and adapt!

Today is a great example of how to build patterns. Tim certainly started off with preconceived notions, but he immediately realized he'd have to adapt. The first couple bites clued him in to the worm pattern, and it was a slugfest from then on! Between the neko rig and power shot, he caught a ton of fish, and a couple of giants!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits Tim used throughout the day. We've included the worms, the rigging components, as well as the rod and reel 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.

NEKO RIG...

Bait– Yamamoto 5" Senko: https://bit.ly/2axAmNS

Colors: Green Weenie Laminate

Hook– Owner Sniper Finesse Neko: https://bit.ly/2zXirRH

Size: 1

Ring– VMC Crossover: https://bit.ly/3w0NYdz

Size: 7 mm

Weight– Reins Tungsten Nail Sinker: https://bit.ly/3Qvfv3Z

Size: 3/32 oz

POWER SHOT...

Bait– MissileBaits 6" Magic Worm: https://bit.ly/3T7dHgB

Color: Watermelon Violet

Hook– Owner Cover Shot HD: https://bit.ly/36Gunbf

Size: 2/0

Weight– VMC BET Tungsten Dropshot: https://bit.ly/4gFECei

Size: 1/4 oz

FINESSE SWIMBAIT...

•Keitech 3.5" Easy Shiner: https://bit.ly/2bxJK6H

Color: Ayu

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

Size: 1/4 oz

SUNGLASSES...

•Eye Surrender Tactical Bassin Sunglasses: https://bit.ly/3cLH0kl

Lense Color: Copper

NEKO RIG COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis NRX+ 852S JWR: https://bit.ly/2dX9zjv

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

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

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (12 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

POWER SHOT COMBO...

Rod– Abu Garcia Zenon 7'0" Medium Fast: https://bit.ly/43y32RU

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

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (30 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (12 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

FINESSE SWIMBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 7'2" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel– Shimano Curado BFS: https://bit.ly/2QGRVF2

Line– Sunline Super FC Fluorocarbon (7 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

Four Key Baits For Summer Bass Fishing! (Day On The Water)

Come along for a fun day of fishing with Matt! Matt's plan is to target offshore fish, and it doesn't take long for him to find the pattern! Hop in the passenger seat and come along as he catches fish on swimbaits, crankbaits, and other fun Summer baits!

We constantly emphasize building "patterns", rather than finding "spots", because fishing patterns leads to days like this where you get bit cast after cast by quality fish! Summer fishing may be hot, but when the bass are hungry and you're setting the hook with baits like the Burrito, the underspin, and the crankbait, everything else fades away!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits Matt used throughout the day. We've included the exact colors, as well as the rod and reel combos he used to fish them effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions.

THE BURRITO...

•5" Bacca Burrito: https://bit.ly/3p5SkiW

Color: Tactical Shad

THE UNDERSPIN...

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

Size: 1/2 oz, 3/0 Hook

•Xzone 4.75" Swammer Swimbait: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl

THE CRANKBAIT...

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

Color: Summer Minnow

THE TOPWATER...

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

Color: Spotlight Shad

THE MINNOW...

•Hog Farmer 5" Stroll Shad: https://bit.ly/3ALs7OI

Colors: Ghost Minnow, Green Shad

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

Size: 1/4 oz, 2/0 Hook

BURRITO COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 7'7" Heavy: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel– Shimano Curado 200 M (HG): https://bit.ly/2tHewEh

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (65 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

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

UNDERSPIN COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 7'4" Heavy: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

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

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

Leader– Seaguar Blue Label (15 lb): https://bit.ly/48EP2Hz

CRANKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis IMX Pro 906 CBR: https://bit.ly/2FQj6CZ

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

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

MINNOW COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 6'10" MH XFast: https://bit.ly/2osaj3q

Reel– Shimano Sustain FJ 3000: https://bit.ly/3BQLlNP

Line– Sunline Almight (13 lb): https://bit.ly/3xb44ql

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (10 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

3 Fishing Mistakes That Can Ruin Your Summer!

Don't make these mistakes this Summer! Summer bass fishing is tough enough without getting in your own way! If you can avoid these 3 common fishing mistakes, you will absolutely catch more fish this Summer!

Summer fishing success is all about attention to detail. Paying close attention to conditions and timing is the difference between a great day (or night) on the water and just wasting time. Focusing on specific hours, getting away from visible cover, and trying new baits, will all help you catch more fish!

Below you'll find links to all the baits and gear discussed in the video. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can find detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

RELATED VIDEOS...

•Finding Secret Spots With Google Earth!: https://youtu.be/_ZgGGBWbyEs

•Swinging Jigs For Early Summer Bass: https://youtu.be/QG-3EilhNAI

NIGHT BAITS...

•River2Sea Tactical 210 Wake: https://bit.ly/3aV6peA

Colors: Tactical Shad, Chrome Gill, Copper Carp

•Xzone 11" Blitz Worm: https://bit.ly/422SaJA

Colors: Black Blue Flake, Black, Plum

•Berkley 10" Power Worm: https://bit.ly/2cxomPX

Colors: Black, Black Blue Fleck

MAPPING...

•Lakemaster VX Premium Maps: https://bit.ly/3z2RFmK

OFFSHORE BAITS...

•XZone Adrenaline Craw 4.25: https://bit.ly/3ebTO5h

Colors: Junebug

•Dirty Jigs Pivot Point Football Head: http://bit.ly/2jOY1Ns

Common Sizes: 1/2 oz 4/0 Hook

•Bacca Burrito 5" Swimbait: https://bit.ly/3p5SkiW

Color: Tactical Shad, Tactical Gizzard Shad

•Hog Farmer 5" Stroll Shad: https://bit.ly/3ALs7OI

Color: Sexy Shad, Green Shad

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

Size: 2/0

INTERCHANGEABLE BAITS...

•Owner All Purpose Bait Hook: https://bit.ly/2QbbdRW

Size: 3/0

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

Colors: Green Pumpkin Black, Summer Craw

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

Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad

•Yamamoto 5" Senko: https://bit.ly/2axAmNS

Colors: Green Pumpkin Black Flake, Green Pumpkin Blue Flake

•Missile Baits Bomba: https://bit.ly/44bZRNZ

Colors: Green Pumpkin, SuperBug

BUDGET BIG WORM COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Intenza 7'4" Heavy: https://bit.ly/2QADLTq

Reel– Shimano SLX 150 XT (HG): https://bit.ly/2BRTYL8

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

Leader– Sunline Shock Leader (20 lb): https://bit.ly/2O4UElB

BUDGET STROLLING COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick Eagle 7'1" Medium: https://bit.ly/3Lo1gKC

Reel– Shimano Miravel 2500: https://bit.ly/3QZnwL5

Line– Power Pro Braid (15 lb): https://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader– Sufix Advance (10 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

ALL AROUND BUDGET CASTING COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Black Bass 7'1" MH Fast: https://bit.ly/4cX7VHL

Reel– Abu Garcia Max Pro: https://bit.ly/3QKCQOG

Line– Sufix 832 (40 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Seaguar Blue Label (15 lb): https://bit.ly/48EP2Hz

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

Try These Topwater Tricks And Mods For Summer Bass!

It's topwater time! These little tricks will get you bites when nothing is working! We all love throwing topwater but have you ever noticed that some anglers just seem to have a knack for catching bigger fish than the rest? Tim is one of those anglers! Today he's breaking down some of the subtle tricks he uses to out fish everyone around him with a topwater.

From bait modifications, to subtle differences in action, the details can be everything. Tim uses specific baits in different conditions and is very intentional about his color selection as well. Don't think topwater color or a feathered treble matters? It does!

Below you'll find links to some of Tim's favorite topwater baits. We've also included the components he uses to modify them, along with great topwater combos from high end to budget friendly. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

IF YOU COULD ONLY HAVE ONE...

•Heddon Super Spook: https://bit.ly/2diThgH

Color: Bone Silver

WALKING BAITS...

•Rapala Jowler 127: https://bit.ly/3A3HDVs

Colors: Broken Bone, Chrome, Okie Bone

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

Colors: Gill, Ito Tennessee Shad, Megabass Sexy Shad

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

Colors: Bone, Full Metal

STRAIGHT RETRIEVE BAIT...

•River2Sea Whopper Plopper 110 and 130: https://bit.ly/2bsPbQV

Colors: Loon, Munky Butt

FROG...

•Jackall Gavacho: https://bit.ly/2L7KsWS

Colors: Chart Strike Gill, Gold Gill

POPPERS...

•Shimano World Pop: https://bit.ly/3sSjJpI

Colors: Chart SV, N Smelt, Gill

•Megabass Pop Max: https://bit.ly/2qqfmm1

Colors: Gill, Mat Shad, Pumpkinseed

WAKEBAIT...

•River2Sea Tactical 210 Wake: https://bit.ly/3aV6peA

Colors: Golden Shiner, Chrome Gill

COMPONENTS...

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

Size: 2 – 3

Swivel– Spro Power Swivel: https://bit.ly/2ay0p7d

Size: 5 – 6

Small Feather Treble– Owner Tournament Trailer: https://bit.ly/2dJH8V6

Sizes: 2 – 6

Large Feather Treble– Savage Gear Feather Treble: https://bit.ly/3FAdrEB

Sizes: 1 – 2/0

MONO LEADER...

•Sufix Advance Mono: https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

Sizes: 12 – 20 lb

TIM'S WALKING BAIT 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

TIM'S FROG COMBO...

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

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

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

TIM'S WHOPPER PLOPPER COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix 7'3" Legend Tournament Heavy Mod Fast: https://bit.ly/3Iow9KV

Reel– Daiwa Zillion SV TW G: https://bit.ly/3xobPDM

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

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

BUDGET WALKING BAIT 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 FROG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano SLX A 7'2" Heavy: https://bit.ly/2L3wppO

Reel– Shimano SLX 150 XT (HG): https://bit.ly/2BRTYL8

Line– Power Pro Braid (50 lb): https://bit.ly/2aFg46b

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