Two Baits That Catch February Bass! (During Tough Conditions)

Jump in the boat with Matt for an exciting afternoon on the water! The post-frontal morning was 19 degrees, but the afternoon bite is hot! Matt has set his sights on dam fishing the TVA and the fish are ready to feed, despite the tough conditions.

Matt chose to fish a dam today because the fast current positions the fish in predictable locations. He used two main baits (an A–Rig and a paddle tail swimbait) because of their drawing power in the fast moving water. Listen to the details about color and fish positioning as Matt catches fish one after another on what should have been a very tough day.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits Matt used throughout the afternoon. We've also included his exact rod and reel combos, as well as any upgrades he made to his gear. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

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

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

MINI FLEX RIG...

Rig– Hog Farmer Tactical Mini Flex Rig: https://bit.ly/3uwY6Md

Heads– Dirty Jigs Tactical Screwed Up Heads (1/8 oz): https://bit.ly/3U5RsIx

Baits– Keitech 4" Easy Shiner: https://bit.ly/2bxJK6H

Color: Electric Shad

Dummy Baits– Keitech 3.5" Easy Shiner: https://bit.ly/2bxJK6H

Color: Electric Shad

FULL SIZE FLEX RIG...

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

Heads– Dirty Jigs Matt Allen Swimbait Heads (3/16 oz): https://bit.ly/29RrTYN

Baits– Keitech 4.8" Fat Swing Impact: https://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl

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

Color: Frosted Purple

PADDLE TAIL...

•Zman 5" Diezel Minnow: https://bit.ly/3VHVhFi

Color: Sexy Mullet

•Dirty Jigs Matt Allen Swimbait Heads (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/29RrTYN

Color: Naked

UNDERSPIN...

•Keitech 4.8" Fat Swing Impact: https://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Color: Electric Blue Chartreuse

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

Size: 3/8 oz, 3/0 Hook

MATT'S APPAREL...

Hat– TacticalBassin Fleece Lined Beanie: https://bit.ly/4q1NNdp

Jacket– Aftco Drift Jacket: https://bit.ly/4sV3XYA

Hoodie– Aftco Mid Layer Full Zip: https://bit.ly/3Wgk2Jo

Bibs– Aftco Fortress Bibs: https://bit.ly/4aPp45O

ALABAMA RIG COMBO...

Rod– Dobyns Champion XP 764C: https://bit.ly/2abq8nl

Reel– Daiwa Mangetsu: https://bit.ly/3YwWAZK

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

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

PADDLE TAIL COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Legend X2 7'0" Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/3IOSXcJ

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

Line– Sufix 131 Braid (50 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF

Leader– Seaguar Grand Max (17 lb): https://bit.ly/46eb98G

UNDERSPIN COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick World Class 7'5" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/3qbGEya

Reel– Daiwa Tatula SV TW 150: https://bit.ly/3yiO3zJ

Line– Daiwa J Braid Grand (40 lb): https://bit.ly/488sttq

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

19 Degrees But The Bass Are Biting! Come Fishing With Us!!

Come along for a FREEZING day on the water! The air temperatures are 19 degrees, water temperatures are 40 degrees, but the bass are still feeding! If you've ever wondered how to fish in the cold, what to wear, and how to protect your boat, we're covering all of it!

We're focused on power fishing techniques today and it pays off, despite the cold! Frigid temperatures don't mean that you have to slow down. Reaction bites can still be had if you focus on key baits. The guys are throwing very specific baits, looking for very specific conditions, and it matters when temperatures begin to plunge.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear the guys were fishing with. We've included details about the exact sizes and colors for each bait, as well as the rod and reel combos we used to fish them effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

SPINNERBAIT...

Bait– Megabass SV 3 Spinnerbait: https://bit.ly/3lk1SD0

Color: Ayu

Stinger Hook– Hayabusa Trailer: https://bit.ly/417hdei

Size: 1/0

SWIMBAITS...

Tim's Bait– Keitech 4.8" Fat Swing Impact: https://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Color: Gizzard Shad

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

Size: 1/2 oz

Matt's Bait– Xzone 4" Swammer: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Color: Electric Blue/Chartreuse

Head– Dirty Jigs Guppy Head: https://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

Size: 3/8 oz, 3/0 Hook

TIM'S TACTICAL RIG...

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

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

Size: 1/8 oz

Swimbaits– Xzone 4" Swammer: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Color: Electric Blue/Chartreuse

Swimbaits– Keitech 3.8" Fat Swing Impact: https://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Color: Threadfin Shad

MATT'S TACTICAL RIG...

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

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

Size: 1/8 oz

Swimbaits– Keitech 4.8" Fat Swing Impact: https://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl

BEST CLOTHING FOR LAYERING...

Beanie– Aftco Summit: https://bit.ly/3vLCEGR

Jacket– Aftco Crosswind Puff Jacket: https://bit.ly/3tZn7TA

Hoodie– Aftco Tactical Reaper: https://bit.ly/2TwBWs7

Bibs– Aftco Insulated Hydronaut: https://bit.ly/3FS21bC

Midlayer– Aftco F2 Midlayer Pants: https://bit.ly/3tXLIbr

Boots– Aftco Deck Boot: https://bit.ly/3OhVo7z

SPINNERBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Megabass P5 Destroyer JDM Casting: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

Model: Dark Sleeper (7'1" Medium heavy)

Reel– Shimano Aldebaran MGL 50 (HG): https://bit.ly/2fdX1Uy

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

MATT'S SWIMBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Megabass P5 Destroyer JDM Spinning: https://bit.ly/2B7NyFj

Model: Windbuster (7'2" Medium Medium Fast)

Reel– Shimano Vanford 2500: https://bit.ly/2gu84t7

Line– Power Pro Braid (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2aFg46b

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

TIM'S A RIG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 7'6" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel– Shimano Metanium DC (HG): https://bit.ly/2qrSZvs

Line– Seaguar InvizX (17 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 hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

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

8 Year Old Kid Catches MASSIVE Fish!!! GIANT Striped Bass!!!

8 year old JD has never caught a Striped Bass until today. He's fishing with this dad, Tim Little, and he's about to get two GIANT bites! Come along for the chaos and the excitement as he tries not to get pulled into the Tennessee River by a massive striper that any adult would be proud to catch! 

The striper have moved up to feed below the dam because the flood gates are spilling water after a storm. The waves are big, the water is turbulent, and the big fish are feeding! JD is throwing a Spark Shad swimbait on an underspin to mimic a baitfish that has been flushed through the gates from the lake above. Its amazing the fish can even find the bait in these conditions but they do!

Fighting a big striped bass is always a work out but battling one in the midst of raging current would exhaust the strongest adult. JD did a great job of battling the beast in brutal conditions! Below you'll find links to the exact gear JD was using as well as the rod and reel combos the adults use when its our turn to battle these beasts. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

JD's Swimbait... 

Bait- Megabass Spark Shad 4" (Hiuo): http://bit.ly/2XcLZk4

Head- Blade Runner 1/2 oz Underspin (Anchovy): http://bit.ly/29UVegz

JD's Rod/Reel Combo... 

Rod- Shimano SLX 7' Medium Heavy Spinning: http://bit.ly/2AdvIC1

Reel- Shimano Stradic FL 3000: http://bit.ly/35Bufnb

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 30 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader- Sunline FC100 20 lb Shock Leader: http://bit.ly/2O4UElB

Other baits we throw for these fish... 

-Keitech 4.8" Fat Swing Impact (French Pearl): http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

-Megabass Spark Shad 5" (Hiuo): http://bit.ly/2XcLZk4

-River2Sea D Walker 120 (Pearl): http://bit.ly/2NwqBmz

-Hog Farmer Hog Ties Jigs (1 oz): https://bit.ly/3vhhTgL

Our Favorite Striper Casting Combo... 

Rod- Shimano Expride 7'7" Heavy: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel- Shimano Curado 200 K: https://bit.ly/34HlAAk

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 65 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader- Sunline FC100 25 lb Shock Leader: http://bit.ly/2O4UElB

Budget Striper Casting Combo...

Rod- Shimano SLX 7'5" Heavy: http://bit.ly/2L3wppO

Reel- Shimano SLX Casting Reel: http://bit.ly/2NfdOnk

Line- Power Pro Braided 65 lb: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 25 lb Mono: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Want TacticalBassin Gear?  

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

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