Where Do Bass Go In Summer ?! (And How We Catch Them)

Summer bass fishing is amazing! As temperatures rise, bass become very predictable. They're driven by 3 main variables, and once you understand these simple concepts, you can always find fish. Once you know where they are, catching them is easy! Even when Summer temperatures are at their peak, you can catch fish consistently.

For those that don't know where to start the search, Summer bass fishing seems tough. Here's what you need to know... Since the spawn, the bass have separated into two distinct groups. The first group goes shallow into cover and the second heads out to main lake structures. The shallow fish are fun because you can target them with a variety of power fishing techniques. The fish on outside structures group up around current when available and hard bottom when the water is calm. These fish can be caught on a variety of lures and tend to feed in aggressive "bite windows".

Below you'll find links to the key baits we discussed in the video. We've also included details on size and color for each lure, as well as some great budget-friendly rod and reel combos for fishing these baits affectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each.

TACTICALBASSIN GEAR...

•TacticalBassin Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

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

TOPWATER...

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

Colors: Spotlight Shad, Juvy Gill

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

Colors: Phantom Shad, Loon

•Swamp Lord Frog: https://bit.ly/3MAFQum

Colors: Maverick, MF Bluegill, Burnt Bone

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

Colors: N Smelt, T Smelt

DROPSHOT WORM...

•Berkley Lab Series Flat Worm: https://bit.ly/4f3qxtm

Colors: Obsidian Black, Tactical

FLIPPING...

Bait– MissileBaits DBomb: https://bit.ly/2d2dVlt

Colors: Bruiser Phantom, Bruiser Flash, Super Bug

Hook– Owner Haymaker (4/0): https://bit.ly/3Muie8j

Weight– VMC Tungsten (1.5 oz): https://bit.ly/3G0WGCg

WOBBLE HEAD...

•Xzone Adrenaline Craw: https://bit.ly/3ebTO5h

Colors: Junebug, TW Dark Junebug, Tilapia

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

Sizes: 1/2 oz 4/0, 3/4 oz 5/0

OFFSHORE BAITS...

•Rapala DT 20 Crankbait: https://bit.ly/3JmnnR3

Colors: Green Gizzard Shad

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

Colors: Shattered Glass Holo Silver, Purple Threadfin

BIG WORMS AND SHAKY HEAD...

•Xzone MB Fat Finesse: https://bit.ly/4lSgfx4

Colors: Junebug, Green Pumpkin Junebug

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

Colors: Junebug, Plum, Green Pumpkin

•Dirty Jigs Canterbury Shaky Head: https://bit.ly/2aFOs0V

Size: 1/8 oz

SWIM JIG...

•Dirty Jigs California Swim Jig: http://bit.ly/2auXfmx

Size: 3/4 oz

Favorite Colors: Tactical Shad, Alabama Bream, Crappie

•Nomad 5" Dozer: https://bit.ly/4cciSpA

Color: Astro, Sandy Pearl

CHATTERBAIT...

•Zman 1/2 oz Evo Elite Chatterbait: https://bit.ly/3OAGB8y

Color: Alabama Bream

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

Color: TW Sunfish Magic

SOFT JERKBAIT...

•XZone 5" Whiplash Shad: https://bit.ly/3IpMKQo

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

•BKK Offset Worm HD: https://bit.ly/4lcHa6U

Size: 3/0

BUDGET WOBBLE HEAD/JIG COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Bass X 7'4" Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/2r0xWAs

Reel– Seviin GF (7.3:1): https://bit.ly/3qa2SQZ

Line– Sunline Super FC 17 lb: https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BUDGET TOPWATER COMBO...

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

Reel– Abu Garcia Max5 Pro: https://bit.ly/3QKCQOG

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

Leader– Sufix Advance Mono (15 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

BUDGET SHAKY SPINNING COMBO...

Rod– Dobyns Fury 7' Medium Fast (703): https://bit.ly/2e7HZPF

Reel– Daiwa Fuego LT 2000: https://bit.ly/488CsQb

Line– Sunline Super FC (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BUDGET FROG/SWIM JIG FISHING COMBO...

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

Reel– Shimano SLX A 150 (HG): https://bit.ly/2NfdOnk

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

Fishing Tricks When Its HOT Outside! (Its Easy!!!)

The weather is hot, and so is the bite! Come along for an awesome afternoon of fishing for bass on the Tennessee River! Matt is targeting fish with a variety of baits, and sharing his knowledge about fish behavior along the way. If you want to catch more fish this Summer, pay attention to the details he shares today!

Summer fishing is all about understanding the balance between a bass' need to eat, and its struggle with warm water and low oxygen. If you understand how this impacts fish and where they position, you can have incredible fishing in the Summer! Today it took Matt 3 casts to catch a giant... it really is that easy!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear Matt used throughout the day. We've included his exact colors, as well as the rod and reel combos he relied on to land his fish. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

FREELOADER...

•Crush City Freeloader: https://bit.ly/3QWwj4b

Color: Green Shad

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

Size: 1/4 oz

STROLL SHAD...

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

Color: Green Shad

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

Size: 3/8 oz

SPOON...

•Nichols Lake Fork Flutter Spoon (1 1/8 oz): https://bit.ly/2ICAGKL

Color: Shattered Glass Silver Scale

TOPWATER...

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

Color: Matte Shad

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

Color: HT–ITO Tennessee Shad, Spotlight Shad

TAIL SPIN...

•Damiki Axe Blade (3/4 oz): https://bit.ly/2w2uB9t

Color: Black Holo

FREELOADER COMBO...

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

Reel– Shimano Twin Power (3000): https://bit.ly/3df3hX5

Line– Sunline Almight (13 lb): https://bit.ly/4flJrsg

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

SPOON COMBO...

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

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

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro (50 lb): https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

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

TOPWATER COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis IMX Pro 843C MBR: https://bit.ly/2lVATTC

Reel– Shimano Metanium DC A 70: https://bit.ly/2qrSZvs

Line– Sufix 131 Braid (40 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF

Leader– Sufix Advance Mono (17 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

TAIL SPIN COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Victory 6'8" Medium: https://bit.ly/3f4tcEb

Reel– Seviin GSC 150: https://bit.ly/3WptV6W

Line– Sufix 131 Braid (30 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF

Leader- Seaguar Gold Label (15 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

Decoding Bass Behavior: Summertime Struggles And Solutions

Summer Bass Fishing can be fun! Forget the struggle with these key tips! From where bass are positioning, to key bite windows, Tim breaks down what you need to know to overcome the peak heat of Summer. Don't let the temperatures get you down, it's time to adapt and catch more fish!

For most of the Summer we've focused on how to catch bigger bass. Today, Tim is focused on making sure everyone is catching fish, regardless of size. Summer heat is real and its impact is tangible. He's got advice to help you locate fish on deep structure, and when to target them. If it were all to be summarized into one line it would be, "Find The Bait, Find The Bass."

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear Tim discussed throughout the video. We've included our favorite sizes and colors for each, as well as some great budget combos to fish these baits effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

SUMMER JIG...

•Dirty Jigs Canterbury Flipping Jig: https://bit.ly/2aUtZsG

Color: Brown Craw, Alabama Craw

•Crush City Cleanup Craw: https://bit.ly/3TyfMmo

Color: Green pumpkin, California Craw

SHAKY WORM...

•Xzone Deception Worm: https://bit.ly/43YDE6x

Colors: Junebug, Pumpkin Plum Partk

•Yamamoto Sensei Worm: https://bit.ly/3WgAaM5

Colors: Plum Candy, Green Pumpkin Black, OG Junebug

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

Colors: Green Pumpkin Black, Plum, Junebug

TOPWATER...

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

Colors: Black Back Shad, Broken Bone

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

Colors: Spotlight Shad, Bone Python, HT Ito Tennessee Shad

CRANKBAIT...

•Rapala DT 20: https://bit.ly/3JmnnR3

Colors: Green Gizzard Shad, Pearl Grey Shiner

SPOONS...

Nichols Lake Fork Flutter Spoon: https://bit.ly/2ICAGKL

Size: 1 1/8 oz

Color: Shattered Glass Holo Silver

MINI UNDERSPIN...

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

Size: 1/4 oz

•Xzone 2.75" Swammer: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad

BUDGET TOPWATER COMBO...

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

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

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

Leader– Sufix Advance (14 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

BUDGET JIG COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Bass X 7'4" Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/2r0xWAs

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

Line– Sunline Super FC 17 lb: https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BUDGET SHAKEY HEAD SPINNING COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Intenza 7' Medium: https://bit.ly/3O8zBye

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

Line– Seaguar InvizX Fluorocarbon (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2oVsG2Y

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

Tricks For Hot July Bass Fishing!

Come along for a fun day on the water as we adapt to high sun and hot temperatures! Watch closely as we run different patterns midday and into the evening as we adapt to changing conditions. It's easy to continue catching fish throughout the day if you use the sun to your advantage and make the right adjustments!

This time of year a lot of anglers go fishing in the early morning and then head for home before the pleasure boats arrive and midday temperatures rise. Unfortunately for them, midday and evening are both awesome times to catch fish! Watch how Tim's tactics shift as storms push through and evening arrives. What starts as slow moving deep water tactics, ends with topwater and reaction fishing!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear we used throughout the day. We've included Tim's combos, as well as the exacts hooks, colors, etc... for the lures he used throughout the day. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

THE MINNOW...

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

Color: Green Shad

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

Size: 1/4 oz

THE A–RIG...

•Hog Farmer Tactical Mini Flex Rig (Bladed): https://bit.ly/3uwY6Md

•Dirty Jigs Tactical Screwed Up Head: https://bit.ly/3U5RsIx

Size: 1/4 oz

•Main Baits: Keitech 3.8" Fat Swing Impact: https://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Color: Electric Shad

•Dummies: Damiki 3" Armor Shad: https://bit.ly/2KtPDAT

Color: American Shad

SPOON...

•Nichols Lake Fork Flutter Spoon (1 1/8 oz): https://bit.ly/2ICAGKL

Color: Shattered Glass Silver Scale

SPOON STINGER HOOK RIGGING...

Stopper– Peg X Bobber Stoppers: https://bit.ly/32aJG6J

Swivel– Spro Power Swivel Size 4 or 6: http://bit.ly/2ay0p7d

Split Ring– Owner Hyperwire Size 4: http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX

Hook– BKK Spear EWG Size 2: https://bit.ly/3PiUjM7

THE TOPWATERS...

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

Color: Spotlight Shad

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

Colors: Pure Chrome

BLADE BAIT AND TAIL SPINNER...

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

Color: Black Holo

•Jackall Deracoup (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2p8X4b0

Color: Dera Shad

STROLLING COMBO...

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

Reel– Shimano Vanford 3000: https://bit.ly/3WAPNO1

Line– Sunline Almight (18 lb): https://bit.ly/4flJrsg

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

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

SPOON COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Legend Elite 7'4" Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/2z2qdHc

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

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro (50 lb): https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

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

A–RIG COMBO...

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

Reel– Shimano Tranx 200 A (HG): https://bit.ly/2Tv0yCy

Line– Sufix Advance Fluorocarbon (20 lb): https://bit.ly/3pF7HBK

WANT TACTICALBASSIN GEAR??

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