3 Crankbait Tricks For Summer Bass Fishing!

This is crankbait time! Here's what you need to know! Tim is breaking down the best baits for Summer Bass Fishing, as well as the baits that will carry you into Fall. Bass love to ambush their prey, and these baits trigger that feed response, no matter how deep your fish are positioned. From extra deep, to dirt shallow, these are the baits we count on when it's HOT outside!

If you're not fishing crankbaits during Summer and early Fall, you're missing some of the easiest fish catches of the year. Bass are targeting baitfish from deep to shallow. Covering water with a crankbait is an easy way to catch them. Focus your attention on baitfish colors and use Tim's key "bite triggers" to get more fish to bite.

Below you'll find links to the baits discussed in the video. We've included our favorite colors for each lure, as well as some great rod and reel combos for fishing these lures effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

DEEP DIVING CRANKBAIT...

•Rapala DT 16: https://bit.ly/42ITxNr

Colors: Citrus Shad, Caribbean Shad, Helsinki Shad

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

Colors: Summer Minnow, Chartreuse Blue, Metallic Shad

•Nomad D Trak 65: https://bit.ly/4a5wAYX

Colors: Chartreuse Blue Back, Sexy Shad, Tennessee Shad

•Strike King 6XD: https://bit.ly/2ery44M

Colors: Powder Blue Chart, Sexy Shad

EXTRA DEEP DIVERS...

•Strike King 10XD: https://bit.ly/2gHT4F0

Colors: Sexy Blue Back Herring, Powder Blue Chartreuse

•Azuma Z Boss 22: https://bit.ly/2poLKUC

Colors: Grand Shad, Hot Mess

MID DIVING CRANKBAITS...

•Rapala DT 10: https://bit.ly/2BL0UYl

Colors: Citrus Shad, Caribbean Shad, Helsinki Shad

•Megabass Super Z Z3: https://bit.ly/3HDg7wc

Colors: Kasumi Ito, Old Z

SQUAREBILL CRANKBAITS...

•Rapala Rocco: https://bit.ly/3PHvNCI

Colors: Bruised Citrus Shad, Citrus Shad, Helsinki Shad

•Nomad Atlas 55: https://bit.ly/3UOkjU5

Colors: Threadfin Shad, Chartreuse Blue Back

•Spro Speed Demon: https://bit.ly/3XGWUC2

Colors: Laundry Matte, Old School Shad

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

Colors: Real Shad, Mossy Shad

HOOK UPGRADES...

Flat Side– Owner ST-35 Treble: https://bit.ly/2g8uCMj

Tipped Point– Gamakatsu EWG: https://bit.ly/2cZrsbY

Extra Strong– Owner ST-56: https://bit.ly/2cVg7xW

EXTRA DEEP CRANKBAIT COMBO

Rod– G Loomis IMX Pro 968 CBR: https://bit.ly/2FQj6CZ

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

Line– Seaguar AbrazX (15 lb): https://bit.ly/2aaBBDX

TACTICAL DD/MID CRANK COMBO...

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

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

Line– Sunline Super FC (12 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

FINESSE/SHALLOW CRANKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Legend Tournament 7'2" Med Hvy Mod: https://bit.ly/3Iow9KV

Model: Carbon Cranker

Reel– Daiwa Tatula 100 HL: https://bit.ly/3P1CbGz

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

BUDGET SQUAREBILL COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Mojo Glass 7'4" MH: https://bit.ly/3P8REVe

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

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

Crankbait Retrieves And Other Spring Bass Fishing Tricks!

Come along with Matt for an evening of Spring Bass Fishing! The Tennessee River is a vast fishery, and with only a few hours to catch fish, Matt employs the "pattern method" to locate active fish. Watch he checks likely locations, quickly adapts, and puts a pile of fish in the boat!

This video highlights the benefits of using reaction baits in Spring. Matt employs baits like a Lipless Crankbait, a Squarebill Crankbait, and an Alabama Rig, to quickly locate fish. Once he's found them, he cycles through baits to keep them biting. This fishing method works everywhere, and is one of the best ways to quickly break down water and locate fish.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear Matt used throughout the evening. We've also included the exact colors, hook upgrades, and the rod and reel combos Matt used to consistently land the fish that bit. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

LIPLESS CRANKBAITS...

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

Color: SS Shad

Hook Upgrade: Gamakatsu EWG (Size 4): https://bit.ly/2DCOlmV

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

Color: Threadfin Shad

Hook Upgrade: Owner ST-35 (Size 6): https://bit.ly/2g8uCMj

SQUAREBILL CRANKBAIT...

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

Color: Red Glitter Craw

GLIDE BAIT...

•Bucca Brand 6" Trick Shad: https://bit.ly/4hFD5Go

Color: Threadfintastic

MICRO RIG...

•Hog Farmer Tactical Micro Rig (Bladed): https://bit.ly/3RY1wUK

•ZMan Trout Eye Finesse Heads (1/8 oz): https://bit.ly/3C7H1iL

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

Color: American Shad

•Crush City 3" Mayor: https://bit.ly/43Uhyli

Color: Gizzard Shad

LIPLESS COMBO #1...

Rod– St. Croix Legend Tournament Carbon Cranker: https://bit.ly/3Iow9KV

Model: 7'2" Medium Heavy Moderate

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

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

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

LIPLESS COMBO #2...

Rod– G Loomis IMX Pro 855C CBR: https://bit.ly/2FQj6CZ

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

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

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

SQUAREBILL COMBO...

Rod– Megabass Levante Flat Side Special: https://bit.ly/2FdE3YY

Reel– Daiwa Tatula SV TW 70: https://bit.ly/3ZcBbCZ

Line– Seaguar InvizX (12 lb): https://bit.ly/2oVsG2Y

MICRO RIG COMBO...

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

Reel– Abu Garcia Premier: https://bit.ly/4e8LPCc

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

Leader– Seaguar Blue Label (12 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

Fall Crankbait Fishing For Bass! (Everything You Need To Know)

Today we're taking an In-Depth look at crankbait fishing for bass in Fall! We're covering everything from beginner basics, up to the most advanced details of color, cadence, and fish location. If you want to take your crankbait fishing to the next level this Fall, this video is for you!

Speed cranking involves specialized crankbaits designed to be fished at high rates of speed, to trigger a feed response in bass. It works from September to March, even in the coldest water temperatures. You no longer have to slow fish with finesse baits in Fall and Winter, its time to power fish your way to a new personal best!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits Tim discussed in the video. We've included his favorite models, best colors, as well as hook and hardware upgrades. Additionally we've included links to the rod and reel combos discussed in the video, and any other relevant information. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

IF YOU ONLY NEED A COUPLE...

•Rapala DT 10: https://bit.ly/2BL0UYl

Natural Colors: Green Gizzard Shad, Live River Shad

Bold Colors: Citrus Shad, Crystal Craw

•Rapala DT 16: https://bit.ly/42ITxNr

Natural Colors: Green Gizzard Shad, Live River Shad

Bold Colors: Citrus Shad, Crystal Craw

SPEED CRANKING BAITS...

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

Colors: Sexy Ayu, PM Kisyu Ayu, Elegy Bone

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

Colors: Ito Wakasagi, MB Gizzard, Tora Zari

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

Natural Colors: Mirrored Minnow, DD Minnow, Natural Gill

Bold Colors: Northern Special, Blood Craw, Metallic Shad

ROCK FISHING / MID DIVING CRANKBAIT...

•Spro Rk Crawler 55: http://bit.ly/2NFPA5t

Colors: Phantom Green, Ozark Craw, Phantom Watermelon

•Rapala DT 8: https://bit.ly/40JmoBQ

Colors: Citrus Shad, Green Gizzard Shad

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

Colors: Kasumi Ito, Mat Craw 2, Wild Craw

SHALLOW CRANKBAITS...

•Lucky Craft BDS 1: https://bit.ly/3sKcpPC

Colors: Chartreuse Shad, American Shad, Ghost Minnow

•Spro Baby Fat John 50: http://bit.ly/2V03giW

Colors: Matte Shad, Honey Shad, Nasty Shad

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

Colors: Threadfin Flash, Mossy Shad, Real Shad

•Nomad Atlas 55: https://bit.ly/3UOkjU5

Colors: Brown Craw, Threadfin Shad

TERMINAL TACKLE UPGRADES...

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

Size: 3

•Owner ST–56 Treble (3X Power): http://bit.ly/2cVg7xW

Sizes: 2, 4

•Owner ST–35: http://bit.ly/2g8uCMj

Size: 2, 1

•BKK Spear EWG: https://bit.ly/3PiUjM7

Size: 6, 4, 2

STORAGE BOXES...

•Medium Crankbait Box: http://bit.ly/2KwA8Kp

•Deep Waterproof Box: http://bit.ly/2xjccls

•Treble Box: Plano Stowaway 3740: https://bit.ly/2fvjcFB

TIM'S FAVORITE CRANKBAIT COMBO...

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

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

Line– Sunline Super FC (12 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

G Loomis GCX CRANKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis GCX 845 CBR: https://bit.ly/2G5Bc86

Model: 7' Medium Heavy Moderate Fast

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

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

SQUAREBILL COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Legend Tournament 6'8" Medium: https://bit.ly/3Iow9KV

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

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (20 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

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

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

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