3 Winter Mistakes That Will Ruin Your Fishing! (And How To Avoid Them)

Don't be caught making these mistakes! Winter bass fishing is really simple, but if you're making these mistakes you're ruining your chances of catching big bass. Subtle details like time of day, lure speed, and size, are often overlooked. These details can make or break your day, so it's time to pay attention! Avoid these mistakes to catch more bass this Winter.

We all make mistakes that hurt our fishing. Some were aware of, some catch us off guard. If you can avoid these three, you're going to have a lot more fun this Winter! Focus on fishing during low light periods, especially early morning. Next, forget about your "go to" baits from other times of year and focus on key Winter actions and profiles. And finally, pay attention to your surroundings so you know when the fish have vacated an area.

Below you'll find links to the baits Tim discussed in the video. We've also included some of Tim's favorite 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.

HULA GRUB...

•Yamamoto 2.5" Hula Grub: https://bit.ly/497jz1m

Colors: Green Pumpkin Purple and Copper

•VMC Finesse Football: https://bit.ly/3CZ1cQK

Size: 3/8 oz

FOOTBALL JIG...

•Keitech Tungsten Football Jig: https://bit.ly/2FDQ3o1

Colors: Green Pumpkin ,Green Pumpkin Blue

•Xzone Stealth Finesse Creature: https://bit.ly/3M0BXOU

Colors: Green Pumpkin Black Flake

SWIMBAITS...

•Hawg Hunter Magnum Trout: https://bit.ly/3WuwJ0P

Colors: TW Gizzard Shad

•Huddleston Deluxe 8" Trout: https://bit.ly/2UVHiuQ

Colors: Albino, Brown Hitch, Silver Blue Back

•Baitsanity 11.5" Chimera Shad: https://bit.ly/3U1em4P

Colors: Ghost Gizzard Shad, Hatchery Trout

FINESSE SWIMBAITS...

•Megabass 3" Spark Shad: https://bit.ly/2XcLZk4

Colors: Real, Albino

•Keitech 3.5" Easy Shiner: https://bit.ly/2bxJK6H

Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

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

Size: 1/4 oz

MICRO RIG...

Rig– Tactical Micro Rig (Non-Bladed): https://bit.ly/3Rui7Oc

Hooks– Zman Trout Eye Finesse (1/8 oz): https://bit.ly/3C7H1iL

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

Colors: PB Silver, Pure Gill

CRANKBAIT...

•R2S Tactical DD 75: https://bit.ly/37dclbX

Colors: True Shad, Ghost Minnow, Glass Minnow

MICRO RIG/JIG COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick World Class 7'1" Medium XFast: https://bit.ly/3qbGEya

Reel– Abu Garcia Zata Tact Z: https://bit.ly/3B8E7Ks

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

BIG SOFT SWIMBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Outlier 8'0" XH: https://bit.ly/3EuHPiT

Reel– Shimano Conquest MD 300: https://bit.ly/3ZBEK5p

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (80 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Seaguar Grand Max (35 lb): https://bit.ly/46eb98G

BUDGET SWIMBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Dobyns Fury 8' H: https://bit.ly/2bGvlVV

Reel– Cardiff 300 A: https://bit.ly/2cvhtMO

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

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (30 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

BUDGET CRANKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Cashion Element Z2 7'3" MH Mod Fast: https://bit.ly/3xZbLAy

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

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

Don't Let These 3 Mistakes Ruin Your Fall Fishing!!

Avoid these common mistakes to improve your Fall Fishing! Fall brings some amazing patterns to bass fishing. You can catch them shallow or deep, you can catch them on top, or with fast moving subsurface baits. This is one of the most fun times of year to fish! That said, there are some pitfalls that a lot of anglers fall into that can quickly ruin your Fall. Here's what you need to know!

The biggest mistake we see anglers make is they forget about Fall. What we mean is, they're so caught up in the struggles of September bass fishing, that when the bite starts changing, they aren't even looking for it. They're still out struggling on a tough pattern, not realizing that bass have moved shallow and the best bite of the year is happening in a cove around the corner! Don't get caught this year, keep pushing and searching for the Fall bite because if it hasn't already started on your lake, it's just around the corner.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear we discussed in the video. We've included some of Tim's favorite baits for Fall fishing, especially some of the unique baits he's focusing in on this time of year. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

THE JIG...

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

Colors: The Go To

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

Colors: Green Pumpkin Black Flake

CHATTERBAIT...

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

Color: Electric Shad

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

Color: Electric Shad

•ZMan Mini Max Chatterbait: https://bit.ly/3tqztzi

Colors: Spot Remover

•Zman 3.5" Chattershad: https://bit.ly/4jPaGOX

Color: Bad Shad

UNDERSPIN...

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

Size: 1/4 oz

•Storm 3" Largo Shad: https://bit.ly/3vxP0NB

Colors: Albino Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

GLIDE BAITS...

•River2Sea S Waver 168: https://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh

Colors: Party Crasher, Lit Shad

•Baitsanity Chimera Shad: https://bit.ly/44XiYvW

Colors: Threadfin Shad, Gizzard Shad

BUDGET JIG COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Bass X 7'4" Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/3A5CFSU

Reel– Shimano SLX 70 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/3vPtYQ5

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

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

BUDGET MINI UNDERSPIN COMBO...

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

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

Line– Seaguar InvizX (8 lb): https://bit.ly/2oVsG2Y

BUDGET CHATTERBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Cashion Element 7'1" Medium Heavy Mod Fast: https://bit.ly/48w69eC

Reel– Daiwa Aird 80 Casting Reel: https://bit.ly/46up5Mx

Line– Sunline Super FC (16 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BUDGET GLIDE BAIT COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick HMG 7'8" Medium Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/3AyrAiW

Reel– Abu Garcia Revo SX LP: https://bit.ly/40nsz0i

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

Leader– Sunline Saltimate Shock (25 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

Don't Make These Late Summer Fishing Mistakes!

Mistakes happen, but these three can wreck your fishing! If you want to catch more fish as we enter the Summer to Fall transition, you need to avoid these mistakes at all costs! If you don't want to struggle this Fall, we can show you what to watch out for, and how to turn this into one of your favorite times of year!

Late Summer can be a difficult time to fish. Most anglers react by slowing down and fishing places where they've been successful in the past. While that seems wise on the surface, it's the worst decision you can make! Instead, focus your time on new patterns, covering water, and fishing quickly. To be even more successful, focus your attention on the extremes of lure size by focusing on small presentations or big swimbaits.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits we use this time of year. We've even included some great budget 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.

CHATTERBAIT...

•Zman Evo Elite Mini Max: https://bit.ly/3EahpTT

Color: Electric Shad, Spot Remover

•Hog Farmer 3.5" Spunk Shad: https://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Color: Electric Shad, Ghost Minnow

SWIM JIG...

•Dirty Jigs Compact Swim Jig: https://bit.ly/43OSFY1

Color: Tactical Shad

•ZMan Minnowz Swimbait: https://bit.ly/4oEsHC6

Colors: Bad Shad, Smokey Shad

UNDERSPINS...

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

Size: 1/4 oz

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

Size: 5/0, 1/4 oz

•Xzone 3.5" Swammer: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

FROG...

•Jackall Kaera: https://bit.ly/2Fz6SA3

Colors: Glitter Hasu, Glitter Gill

JIG...

•Dirty Jigs Compact Pitchin Jig (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2hAIyCV

Colors: Supermatt Brown, The Go To

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

Colors: Green Pumpkin Black

GLIDE BAITS...

•Baitsanity Chimera Shad: https://bit.ly/44XiYvW

Colors: Gizzard Shad, Ghost Gizzard Shad

•Spro Chad Shad: https://bit.ly/3AqivoQ

Colors: Threadfin Shad, Gizzard Shad

BUDGET JIG COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Bass X 7'4" Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/3A5CFSU

Reel– Shimano SLX 70 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/3vPtYQ5

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

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

BUDGET MINI UNDERSPIN COMBO...

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

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

Line– Seaguar InvizX (8 lb): https://bit.ly/2oVsG2Y

BUDGET CHATTERBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Cashion Element 7'1" Medium Heavy Mod Fast: https://bit.ly/48w69eC

Reel– Daiwa Aird 80 Casting Reel: https://bit.ly/46up5Mx

Line– Sunline Super FC (16 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BUDGET GLIDE BAIT COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick HMG 7'8" Medium Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/3AyrAiW

Reel– Abu Garcia Revo SX LP: https://bit.ly/40nsz0i

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

Leader– Sunline Saltimate Shock (25 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

3 Fishing Mistakes That Can Ruin Your Summer!

Don't make these mistakes this Summer! Summer bass fishing is tough enough without getting in your own way! If you can avoid these 3 common fishing mistakes, you will absolutely catch more fish this Summer!

Summer fishing success is all about attention to detail. Paying close attention to conditions and timing is the difference between a great day (or night) on the water and just wasting time. Focusing on specific hours, getting away from visible cover, and trying new baits, will all help you catch more fish!

Below you'll find links to all the baits and gear discussed in the video. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can find detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

RELATED VIDEOS...

•Finding Secret Spots With Google Earth!: https://youtu.be/_ZgGGBWbyEs

•Swinging Jigs For Early Summer Bass: https://youtu.be/QG-3EilhNAI

NIGHT BAITS...

•River2Sea Tactical 210 Wake: https://bit.ly/3aV6peA

Colors: Tactical Shad, Chrome Gill, Copper Carp

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

Colors: Black Blue Flake, Black, Plum

•Berkley 10" Power Worm: https://bit.ly/2cxomPX

Colors: Black, Black Blue Fleck

MAPPING...

•Lakemaster VX Premium Maps: https://bit.ly/3z2RFmK

OFFSHORE BAITS...

•XZone Adrenaline Craw 4.25: https://bit.ly/3ebTO5h

Colors: Junebug

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

Common Sizes: 1/2 oz 4/0 Hook

•Bacca Burrito 5" Swimbait: https://bit.ly/3p5SkiW

Color: Tactical Shad, Tactical Gizzard Shad

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

Color: Sexy Shad, Green Shad

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

Size: 2/0

INTERCHANGEABLE BAITS...

•Owner All Purpose Bait Hook: https://bit.ly/2QbbdRW

Size: 3/0

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

Colors: Green Pumpkin Black, Summer Craw

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

Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad

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

Colors: Green Pumpkin Black Flake, Green Pumpkin Blue Flake

•Missile Baits Bomba: https://bit.ly/44bZRNZ

Colors: Green Pumpkin, SuperBug

BUDGET BIG WORM COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Intenza 7'4" Heavy: https://bit.ly/2QADLTq

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

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

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

BUDGET STROLLING COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick Eagle 7'1" Medium: https://bit.ly/3Lo1gKC

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

Line– Power Pro Braid (15 lb): https://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader– Sufix Advance (10 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

ALL AROUND BUDGET CASTING COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Black Bass 7'1" MH Fast: https://bit.ly/4cX7VHL

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

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

Leader– Seaguar Blue Label (15 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