Catch More Bass In Early Fall With These 3 Quick Tips!

Fall bass fishing is amazing! Some of the best fishing of the year happens during the Fall cool down and most anglers miss it! Bass are focused on baitfish and the fishing can be incredible! Whether you're an old school angler who likes to relax, or a modern fisherman using the hottest new electronics, there are great opportunities for you to catch more fish.

We use a combination of visual keys and electronics advantages this time of year to maximize our time on the water. Watching for baitfish, schooling activity, and birds, can all lead to amazing opportunities. Conversely, using side imaging and forward facing sonar to quickly locate fish around open water baitfish schools is an incredible opportunity to catch fish quickly. Don't pigeon hole yourself this time of year, as both of these methods can lead to more fish catches.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear Tim discussed in the video. We've included the exact baits and colors, as well as some great 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.


CHROME TOPWATER...

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

Colors: Spotlight Shad


•Berkley Choppo 90: https://bit.ly/3FbquM9

Colors: Black/Chrome


SPINNERBAIT...

•Nichols Shattered Glass Spinnerbait: https://bit.ly/3udIU7d

Colors: Silver, Green Crystal


CHATTERBAITS...

•Zman Elite Evo Tungsten Chatterbait (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3YkW2Hd

Color: Electric Shad, Bama Bream


•ZMan 4.5" Chattershad: https://bit.ly/4jPaGOX

Color: Electric Shad


CRANKBAITS...

•Megabass Blowly: https://bit.ly/3RNQZxL

Colors: Kasumi Ito, GG Wakasagi


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

Colors: True Shad, Ghost Minnow, Mirrored Minnow


JERKBAITS...

•Duo Realis 100 SP: https://bit.ly/45LDkf7

Natural: Ghost Minnow, Morning Dawn


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

Colors: Mat Shad, Elegy Bone


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

Sizes: 3/8 – 3/4 oz


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

Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad


SPY BAIT...

•Duo Realis Spinbait 80: https://bit.ly/3QE27YK

Colors: Ghost M Shad, Riverbait, Wakasagi


BUDGET TOPWATER COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick HMG 6'8" Medium Mod Fast: https://bit.ly/4epUFz1

Reel– Daiwa Fuego CT: https://bit.ly/35hugfH

Line– Power Pro Moss Green (30 lb): https://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader– Sufix Advance Mono (12 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix


BUDGET CRANKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Black Bass 7'4" Med Hvy Mod: https://bit.ly/41ntbDB

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

Line- Sunline SniperFC (12 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju


BUDGET JERKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano SLX A 6'10" Medium: https://bit.ly/2L3wppO

Reel– Shimano SLX 70 MGL: https://bit.ly/3gIUCgJ

Line– Sunline FC (12 lb): https://bit.ly/2h4LNjm


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

Where Do Bass Go During The Fall Transition?! (And The Best Baits To Catch Them)

Fall Bass Fishing has arrived!! Here's what you need to know! Bass are schooling and feeding on baitfish. If your favorite patterns are beginning to fail, you need to adapt right away. Regardless of the type of lake you're fishing, we're here to help. From where bass position in different types of fisheries, to the baits we use to catch them, we're about to lay it all out for you!

Fall is a peak time for bass fishing. Whether you like to fish shallow or deep, there are aggressive fish to be caught. We use different lures depending on the type of fishery, but the concept is always the same; find the baitfish, find the bass. Keep moving, keep searching, and keep watching for signs of life in the water. If you can find the baitfish, active bass aren't far away!

Below is a breakdown of the gear we recommend using during these conditions. 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.


TACTICALBASSIN GEAR...

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

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


TOPWATER...

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

Color: Spotlight Shad


•Whopper Plopper 90: https://bit.ly/2bsPbQV

Color: I Know It


•MissileBaits Buzz Wagon: https://bit.ly/4wnejBo

Size: 1/2 oz

Colors: Black, Silver


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

Colors: Chart Strike Gill


KARASHI...

•Megabass Karashi 80: https://bit.ly/4lgNFFK

Colors: Albino Pearl GB, Mat Shad


CRANKBAITS...

•Megabass Blowly: https://bit.ly/3RNQZxL

Colors: Kasumi Ito, GG Wakasagi


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

Colors: Mossy Shad, Threadfin Flash


CHATTERBAIT...

•Zman Elite Evo Tungsten Chatterbait (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3YkW2Hd

Color: Electric Shad, Bama Bream


•ZMan 4.5" Chattershad: https://bit.ly/4jPaGOX

Color: Electric Shad


SOFT JERKBAIT...

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

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


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

Colors: Bluegill, Oikawa


Hook– Gamakatsu Superline Offset Round Bend: https://bit.ly/4l2QhGL

Size: 3/0 (Megabass) or 5/0 (Whiplash)


WEEDLESS UNDERSPIN...

•BKK Titan Diver (4/0): https://bit.ly/3kzagCo


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

Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl


MINI UNDERSPIN...

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

Size: 1/4 oz


•Keitech 3.3" Fat Swing Impact: https://bit.ly/418wxdb

Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl


PITCHIN JIG...

•Dirty Jigs Compact Pitchin' Jig: https://bit.ly/2hAIyCV

Color: The Go To, Alabama Craw

•Xzone 3.5" Adrenaline Craw: https://bit.ly/3ebTO5h

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Pumpkin Plum Party


URCHIN BAITS...

•Tiemco Harinezume 88MM Elastomer Creature: https://bit.ly/4yX6YL5

Favorite Colors: Dark Mimizu, Loco Beetle, Green Pumpkin


•Berkley Moeba: https://bit.ly/4wu7i1w

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Watermelon, Bloodshot


BUDGET TOPWATER COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick HMG 6'8" Medium Mod Fast: https://bit.ly/4epUFz1

Reel– Daiwa Fuego CT: https://bit.ly/35hugfH

Line– Power Pro Moss Green (30 lb): https://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader– Sufix Advance Mono (12 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix


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

BUDGET URCHIN COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Bass X  7'1" Med Hvy Fast: https://bit.ly/3A5CFSU

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

Line– Sunline SniperFC (20 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju


BUDGET CHATTERBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick HMG 7'5" Medium Heavy X Fast: https://bit.ly/3AyrAiW

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

Line– Seaguar Red Label (17 lb): https://bit.ly/2LOVEwA


BUDGET CRANKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Dobyns Maverick 7' Med Hvy (705CB): https://bit.ly/47alYsM

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

Line- Sunline SniperFC (12 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju


TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

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

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

4 Tricks That Catch Bass Right Now!

September can be great fishing when you know where to look! Jump in the boat with Matt for a fun day on the water. He's targeting bass during the early Fall transition and showing you exactly what it takes to consistently catch fish this time of year.

The morning starts off slow, as Matt catches a few fish around structure, adjacent to grass flats. As the sun gets higher, he dials in a pattern targeting open water bass around baitfish. He stays with those fish, catching them on multiple baits, before they finally shut down and settle along deep water structure. Not done yet, Matt adapts to the conditions, and begins catching those same fish in deeper water, with an urchin. The Fall transition can be complicated, but it can also be very rewarding.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits Matt used throughout the day. We've also included links to the exact rod and reel combos he used to 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


THE MINNOW...

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

Size: 1/4 oz


•Rapala Crush City 4.25 Freeloader: https://bit.ly/3QWwj4b

Color: Shad


THE JIG...

•Dirty Jigs Compact Pitchin Jig: https://bit.ly/2hAIyCV

Color: The Go To


•Xzone 3.25" Muscle Back Craw: https://bit.ly/43DZXOQ

Color: Green Pumpkin Black


TOPWATER...

•Megabass Dog X Diamante Sonic Slide: https://bit.ly/4c6PIIw

Color: ITO Clear Shad


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

Aggressive– Megabass Dog Max: https://bit.ly/4wowh6Z


UNDERSPIN...

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

Size: 1/4 oz


•Xzone 3" Swammer: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl


FLUTTER SPOON...

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

Color: Shattered Glass


URCHIN...

•Tiemco Harinezume Eco 88 mm: https://bit.ly/4yX6YL5

Color: Green Pumpkin


•Zman Texas Eye Jighead (3/0): https://bit.ly/45zbxgP

Size: 1/8 oz


ROUND URCHINS...

•Yamamoto Uni Mas: https://bit.ly/4fC83Pc

•Yamamoto Uni Max: https://bit.ly/4gW4V3a

•Berkley Moeba: https://bit.ly/4wu7i1w

•Hideup Coike: https://bit.ly/3QyUgwU


URCHIN COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick Elite 7'1" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/3MyC6tb

Reel– Bates Salty Hundo 100: https://bit.ly/4ueBBcj

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro Braid (40 lb): https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

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


JIG COMBO...

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

Reel– Daiwa Kage SV 150: https://bit.ly/3JEBep4

Line– Seaguar Smackdown Braid (40 lb): https://bit.ly/43KGHQH

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


TOPWATER COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis GLX 7' Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/3PmpCqj

Model: 843C MBR

Reel– Shimano Metanium 70 DC A (HG): https://bit.ly/49al91d

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

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


UNDERSPIN COMBO...

Rod– Dobyns Xtasy 7'2" Med Light: https://bit.ly/2KS92gK

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

Line– Seaguar PEX8 Braid (21 lb): https://bit.ly/3UEhhl2

Leader– Seaguar Grand Max (12 lb): https://bit.ly/46eb98G


SPOON COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Legend X2 7'3" Med Hvy Fast: https://bit.ly/3IOSXcJ

Reel– Seviin GX Casting: https://bit.ly/4octPMZ

Line– Daiwa J Braid Grand (50 lb): https://bit.ly/488sttq

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


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

The #1 Secret To March Bass Fishing Success!

It's time to change your bass fishing forever! The change in mindset from "going fishing" to "hunting for fish" will instantly change your fishing. Matt and Tim are experts at patterning fish, and today Matt is showing you exactly how to do it. There's nothing wrong with casual bass fishing, but if you're ready to take your fishing to the next level, this is all the information you'll need to it!

Quickly identifying "patterns" on the water, is what sets excellent anglers apart from the rest of the fishing community. Every bite, every spot, every shift in weather or water, is a clue. Every day on the water you're building a new puzzle that will lead to better fishing. If you've never taken this approach with your fishing, you're about to realize what you've been missing!

Below you'll find links to the baits Matt outlined as some of his favorite Spring patterns. We've included his personal favorite colors and sizes for each, as well as some great budget rod and reel combos to fish them effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.


TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS AND MERCH

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

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


SQUAREBILL CRANKBAIT...

•Rapala OG Rocco: https://bit.ly/3PHvNCI

Colors: Red Crawdad, Classic Craw


•Bill Lewis ATV 1.5: https://bit.ly/41o3ctj

Colors: Red Glitter Craw, Fire Truck Craw


ALABAMA RIG...

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

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


Swimbait– X Zone 4.75" Swammer: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

Dummy Bait– MissileBaits Shockwave: https://bit.ly/3Y72VKC

Color: Fishaliscious

Head– Dirty Jigs Matt Allen: https://bit.ly/29RrTYN

Size: 1/8 oz


CHATTERBAITS AND TRAILERS...

•ZMan EverGreen JackHammer (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2popvj6

Colors: Green Pumpkin Shad, Fire Craw


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

Colors: Electric Shad, Bama Bream, The Deal


•Hog Farmer Spunk Shad (4.5 and 5.5): https://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Natural Colors: Electric Shad, Ghost Minnow, TW Sunfish Magic

Bold Colors: Blow Torch, Citrus Shad


Color Combinations Shown in video…

•Evo Elite Bama Bream/Hog Farmer Spunk 4.5 – TW Sunfish Magic

•Jackhammer Fire Craw/5.5 Spunk Shad – Blow Torch

•Evo Elite Electric Shad/5.5 Spunk Shad – Electric Shad


LIPLESS CRANKBAITS...

•Nomad Swimtrex Max (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3SjrDWD

Colors: Threadfin Shad, Aqua Ghost, Sexy Shad


•Jackall TN 70 Lipless: https://bit.ly/2lqAwjh

Colors: SS Shad, SG Threadfin


SWIMBAITS...

•Megabass 8" Magdraft: https://bit.ly/2mc8bfK

Color: White Back Shad, Albino Pearl Shad, Nude Rainbow


•Bucca Brand 8" Trick Shad: https://bit.ly/4hFD5Go

Colors: Matte Shad, Threadfintastic, Gizzard Magic


•Berkley Powerbait 8" Chop Block: https://bit.ly/44MelaG

Colors: Burnt Bone, CA Hitch, Shad


BUDGET SQUAREBILL/LIPLESS COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Black Bass 7'2" Medium Hvy Mod: https://bit.ly/4cX7VHL

Reel– Seviin GF Series (7:1): https://bit.ly/3qa2SQZ

Line– Seaguar Red Label (12 lb): https://bit.ly/2LOVEwA


BUDGET A–RIG COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick Eagle 7'5" Medium Heavy X Fast: https://bit.ly/4b25LGh

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

Line– Sunline FC (17 lb): https://bit.ly/2h4LNjm


BUDGET CHATTERBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Daiwa Tatula XT 7'3" Med Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/3wqRhwq

Reel– Daiwa Tatula X: https://bit.ly/3IPdYDV

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

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


BUDGET SWIMBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Dobyns Fury 806H: https://bit.ly/2bGvlVV

Reel– Abu Garcia Max5 300: https://bit.ly/4pYubaE

Line– Power Pro Braid (65 lb): https://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (30 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