Fall Bass Fishing: How To Find Fish In A New Lake (3 Baits To Catch Them)

Jump in the boat with Matt as he explores a brand new lake! Watch how he chooses specific baits to cover water, target big fish, and fact check his experiences. Finding bass in a lake shouldn't be intimidating. See how easy it is, so you know that you can do this too.

The day begins with a Chatterbait. This gives Matt the option to cover water quickly around grass, wood, and other debris. Once he has a sense that most of the fish are smaller, he switches to a swimbait. Off camera, Matt spent 45 minutes with the swimbait, had 2 bites, then caught the fish you see. Next he switched to the jig and slowed down. If bigger fish were present, this bait is likely to find them. Exploring water is all about efficiency, and staying on task. Find the fish, cover water, find bigger fish, make an assessment of the lake.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear Matt used throughout the day. From the chatterbait and jig trailers, to the color of the swimbait, it's all included. We've included Matt's rod and reel combos, as well as a couple great budget options. 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

CHATTERBAIT...

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

Color: Bama Bream

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

Color: TW Sunfish Magic

•Zman 4.5" ChatterShad: https://bit.ly/4jPaGOX

Color: Baby Gill

SWIMBAIT...

•Zman 6" Swag LT: https://bit.ly/3Kpz6l3

Color: Threadfin Shad

PITCHING JIG...

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

Color: The Go To

•Berkley 4" Chigger Craw: https://bit.ly/4xDR5al

Color: Green Pumpkin

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

Color: Green Pumpkin

MATT'S 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

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

MATT'S CHATTERBAIT 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 CHATTERBAIT 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

MATT'S SWIMBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Poison Ultima 7'4" Med Hvy: https://bit.ly/3OfNBGe

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

Line– Sunline SniperFC (20 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

Post Spawn Bass Fishing! Chatterbait, Neko, and Dropshot Tips!

Jump in the boat with Tim and JD for an amazing day on the water! Multiple giant bass were caught, and not on the baits you'd expect. From chatterbaits, to swimbaits, to dropshot and neko rigs, the fishing was on fire! bass fishing is amazing this time of year if you know where to look!

The key today was targeting bass around isolated offshore structure. The guys were using the wind to their advantage, drifting outside flats, and casting to visual cover and structure. While the reaction bite was absolutely on fire, the biggest bass came on the finesse presentations. Together, it made for a really fun day on the water.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear Tim and JD used throughout the video. We've included the bait colors, rigging components, as well as the rod and reel combos they used to fish the baits effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

BIG SWIMBAIT...

•Megabass 6" Magdraft: https://bit.ly/2mc8bfK

Color: White Back Shad

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

NEKO RIG...

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

Color: Custom

Hook– Owner Sniper Finesse Neko (Size 2): https://bit.ly/2kfdv37

Band– VMC Crossover (Size 5): https://bit.ly/3w0NYdz

Weight– Xzone Pagoda: https://bit.ly/2iGNSFW

Size: 3/32 oz

DROPSHOT...

Bait– Berkley Lab Series Finesse Worm: https://bit.ly/3OYhSOr

Color: Violet Morning Dawn

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

Size: 1/0

Weight– Xzone Tungsten Pencil: https://bit.ly/3LeDf7Z

Size: 1/4 oz

FINESSE SWIMBAIT...

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

Size: 1/4 oz

•Keitech 4.5" Easy Shiner: https://bit.ly/2bxJK6H

Color: Ayu

THE CHATTERBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Megabass P5 Destroyer "Daemos": https://bit.ly/3wHoXpD

Model: 7'2" Medium+

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

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

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

NEKO RIG COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Legend X2 7'1" Medium: https://bit.ly/4farXAh

Model: LXTS71MF

Reel– Shimano Twin Power 3000: https://bit.ly/3WYpX75

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (15 lb): https://bit.ly/34R5Mfe

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

DROPSHOT COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick World Class 6'8" Med Hvy: https://bit.ly/3qbGEya

Reel– Abu Garcia Zenon MGX: https://bit.ly/4dv7WT0

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

Leader– Sunline Super FC (12 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

Post Spawn Bass Fishing On Lake Chickamauga!

Jump in the boat with Tim for an awesome day on the water! Tim targets fish with swimbaits, chatterbaits, and finesse baits, as conditions change throughout the day. Lake Chickamauga is a vast fishery that is ever-changing. At one end of the lake Tim is faced with clear water and finesse conditions, but at the other end, he power fishes in muddy water for big bass.

Lake Chickamauga is a world renowned lake for good reason. It's packed with bass! However, it's also packed with anglers, as most great fisheries are. As a result, you'll see Tim adapting his techniques throughout the day as he tries to fool these educated bass into biting. It doesn't take long for a successful pattern to emerge and Tim quickly loads the boat with quality bass.

Below you'll find links to all the baits and gear Tim used through the day. We've included his exact colors, trailers, as well as the rod and reel combos he used to fish the 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

MAGDRAFT...

•Megabass 6" Magdraft Swimbait: https://bit.ly/2mc8bfK

Color: Ghost Shad Solid

NEKO RIG...

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

Color: MissileMorning

•Owner Weedless Sniper Finesse Hook: https://bit.ly/2zXirRH

Size: 1/0

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

•Gamakatsu Trigger Nail: https://bit.ly/48EMWtI

Size: 1/16 oz

KARASHI...

•Megabass Karashi: https://bit.ly/3LwMGS7

Color: See Through Shad, HT Ito Wakasagi KS

CHATTERBAIT...

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

Colors: Electric Shad

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

Colors: Electric Shad

•Zman 4.5" ChatterShad: https://bit.ly/4jPaGOX

Color: The Deal, Electric Shad

MAGDRAFT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Outlier 7'4" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/3EuHPiT

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

Line– Sunline Super FC Fluorocarbon (20 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

KARASHI COMBO...

Rod– Megabass Destroyer Evoluzion 6'6" Light: https://bit.ly/4oXDY0A

Model: Expada

Reel– Daiwa PX BF 70: https://bit.ly/3y0fWw0

Line– Daiwa Hidden FC (7 lb): https://bit.ly/3ILKXH0

CHATTERBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Megabass P5 Destroyer "Daemos": https://bit.ly/3wHoXpD

Model: 7'2" Medium+

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

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

Leader– Seaguar Grand Max (15 lb): https://bit.ly/46eb98G

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

Spring Swimbait And Chatterbait Fishing Is EASY!

Jump in the boat with Tim and Matt for an awesome day of fishing on Lake Guntersville! The bass are spawning, but the guys are committed to power fishing instead of sight fishing. They use an 8" Glide and a Chatterbait to cover water and locate aggressive fish. They give key tips throughout the day while landing quality bass on a variety of baits.

Most anglers are focused on spawning bass in April, but it's not a requirement to have a fun day on the water. You can target pre spawners that are still moving in, and post spawn bass on their way back out. The guys did an excellent job of this throughout the day, focusing on offshore structures and steeper banks where bass would naturally gather after the spawn.

Below you'll find links to all the baits and gear the guys used throughout the day. We've included the exact bait colors, rigging components, as well as the rod and reel combos they used to fish the baits effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

SWIMBAIT...

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

Colors: Burnt Bone, Chrome Gizzard, Shad

CHATTERBAIT...

•Zman 1/2 oz Jackhammer: https://bit.ly/2popvj6

Color: Green Pumpkin Shad

•MissileBaits 5.5" Spunk Shad: https://bit.ly/3CA8BCG

Color: Goby Bite

•Zman 3/8 oz Evo Elite Chatterbait: https://bit.ly/3OAGB8y

Color: Alabama Bream, Electric Shad

•Hog Farmer 5.5" Spunk Shad: http://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Color: TW Sunfish Magic, Electric Shad

UNDERSPIN...

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

Favorite Size: 1/4 oz, 5/0 Hook

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

Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl

SOFT JERBAIT...

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

Color: 6" Electric Shad, 5" Pro Blue Red Pearl

MEGABASS CHATTERBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Megabass P5 Destroyer "Daemos": https://bit.ly/3wHoXpD

Model: 7'2" Medium+

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

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

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

FENWICK CHATTERBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick Elite 7'5" Medium Heavy X Fast: https://bit.ly/3MyC6tb

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

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

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

MATT'S GLIDE BAIT COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick World Class 7'8" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/3qbGEya

Reel– Abu García Beast 300: https://bit.ly/3VJM3Zp

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

Leader– Seaguar Grand Max (30 lb): https://bit.ly/46eb98G

TIM'S GLIDE BAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Outlier 7'11" Heavy: https://bit.ly/3EuHPiT

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

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

Leader– Sunline Saltimate Shock Leader (30 lb): https://bit.ly/47MCfkR

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