Summer Junk Fishing! (Tricks To Keep Catching Bass On Tough Days)

Jump in the boat with Matt for a fun day on Lake Chickamauga! It's hot and humid, but the bass are biting! Matt is junk fishing today, changing baits with every spot and dialing in patterns as he goes. If you've ever wondered how to cover water and catch fish along the way, this is how it's done!

Summer bass fishing can be really tough if you're not familiar with bass behavior, but this is one of Matt's favorite times of year. The Summer heat groups the bass together, creating opportunities to fire up schools of fish with fun techniques. From topwater, to urchins, to offshore ledge fishing, this is what Summer Bassin is all about!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear Matt used throughout the day. We've included the colors, hook upgrades, as well as the 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

TOPWATER...

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

Color: Juvy Gill

•BKK Spear 21 Hook: https://bit.ly/4o9LVza

Size: 4

•Owner Hyperwire Split Rig: https://bit.ly/2v8ArBX

Size: 3

STROLLING BAITS...

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

Color: Sexy Shad

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

Color: Electric Shad

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

Size: 1/4 oz

FLUTTER SPOON...

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

Color: Shattered Glass

SENKO...

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

Colors: Tactical Shad, Tactical Twilight

•BKK Offset Worm HD: https://bit.ly/4lcHa6U

Size: 2/0

UNDERSPIN...

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

Size: 1/8 oz

•Xzone 2.75" Swammer: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl

URCHIN...

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

Color: Green Pumpkin

•BKK Hyperlatch 71 Treble: https://bit.ly/4gsP6kj

Size: 2

•Gamakatsu Jika Rig: https://bit.ly/452hG4R

Size: 1/8 oz

HIGH END STROLLING COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Poison Glorious 7'2" Med Hvy: https://bit.ly/44HLOCN

Reel– Shimano Twin Power 2500: https://bit.ly/3df3hX5

Line– Sunline Almight (18 lb): https://bit.ly/3xb44ql

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

MID PRICED STROLLING COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 6'10" MHSB: https://bit.ly/2osaj3q

Model: 6'10" Medium Heavy Extra Fast

Reel– Shimano Vanford 2500 HG: https://bit.ly/3WAPNO1

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

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

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

MOEBA COMBO...

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

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

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

Leader– Seaguar Grand Max (17 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

Offshore Fishing For Summer Bass! (Ledge Fishing Tricks + Open Water Fishing)

Summer ledge fishing is changing! There are more spinning rods in the hands of Southern bass anglers than ever before! Come along for a day on the water as Tim targets offshore bass, explores new patterns, and dials in some awesome Summer bass fishing on the Tennessee River!

Ledge fishing used to be all about heavy line and big baits. To some extent, it still is. But there is definitely a time for the spinning rod as well! Strolling is changing the game, and you need to add it to your arsenal if you haven't already. This unique technique triggers a feed response in bass and gets bit when other baits don't.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear Tim used through the day. We've included exact colors, sizes, and any upgrades that may have been made. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

TAIL SPIN...

•Jackall Deracoup (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2p8X4b0

Colors: Silver

MID STROLLING...

•Deps 5" Sakamata Shad: https://bit.ly/3QMt9yd

Colors: Purple Shad, Silver Shad

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

Colors: Gizzard Shad, Tennessee Shad

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

Size: 3/8 oz, 3/0 Hook

FLUTTER SPOON...

•Nichols Flutter Spoon (1 1/4 oz): https://bit.ly/2ICAGKL

Color: Shattered Glass Silver Scale

BLADE BAIT...

•Damiki Vault (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2rnO7e2

Colors: Spot Blue

TIM'S STROLLING COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 6'8" Medium: https://bit.ly/2osaj3q

Reel– Shimano Exsence A 3000: https://bit.ly/2iMtscV

Line– Sufix 832 (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (8 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

TIM'S FLUTTER SPOON COMBO...

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

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

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

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

BUDGET STROLLING COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick HMG 6'10" Medium: https://bit.ly/4cXBAjD

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

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

How To Find And Catch Summer Bass! (Big Swimbaits, Flutter Spoons, And Topwater Tips)

Where do bass go in Summer? Some stay shallow, while others move out deep. Both groups of fish require different lures and approaches. Today we're headed out on the water to check both groups of fish. We do some shallow fishing, some ledge fishing, and ultimately locate big, aggressive fish on an offshore flat. Come along!

Summer is all about adapting to the conditions. Water flow, water temperature, cloud cover, and presence of baitfish, can all change how the fish are positioning and feeding. Watch as Tim's day starts out slow but ramps up as he continues to adapt until locating aggressive fish. Also pay extra attention to the details on lures as he talks about adapting and rigging the different baits he's catching fish on. 

Below you'll find links to all the baits and equipment Tim used throughout the day. We've included the exact colors and sizes for each so you can see exactly what he was using. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

TOPWATER...

-Shower Blows 105 Topwater: http://bit.ly/2zIkqUH

Color: Full Metal

BLADE BAIT...

-Damiki Vault (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2rnO7e2

Color: Holo Cyber Purple

FLUTTER SPOON...

-Nichols Flutter Spoon (1 1/8 oz): http://bit.ly/2ICAGKL

Color: Shattered Glass Holo Silver

UNDERSPIN...

Head- Gamakatsu Underspin (3/8 oz): https://bit.ly/3Hhy6cU

Bait- Keitech 3.8" Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Color: Electric Shad

SWIMBAIT... 

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

Color: Tactical Shad

BURRITO SWIMBAIT COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Expride 7'7" Heavy: https://bit.ly/32IrXqE

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

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

Leader- Sufix Advance Fluoro 20 lb: https://bit.ly/3cjHwJL

FLUTTER SPOON COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Expride 7'6" Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

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

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 50 lb: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader- Sufix Advance Fluoro 20 lb: https://bit.ly/3cjHwJL

UNDERSPIN COMBO... 

Rod- Megabass P5 Z-Crank Elseil: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

Reel- Shimano Aldebaran MGL 50 (HG): http://bit.ly/2fdX1Uy

Line- Sunline Super FC 10 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BUDGET BLADE/TOPWATER/UNDERSPIN COMBO... 

Rod- St. Croix Bass X 7'1" Medium Fast: https://bit.ly/2r0xWAs

Reel- Shimano SLX 150 (HG): http://bit.ly/2NfdOnk

Line- Power Pro 30 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

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

Summer Bass Fishing Tricks: Swimbaits and Crankbaits!

The bite is wide open! Come along as we catch fish on big swimbaits, crankbaits, and underspins! We're exploring where fish position on offshore and deep water structures in Summer, and putting the words to action on these Summer bass, as we catch them one after another!

A lot of anglers are intimidated by fishing offshore. Without the shoreline to cast toward it can be scary to move around in the open water searching for fish. But in reality, with decent mapping and a little confidence, its really easy to catch bass away from the bank. Matt teaches where these fish are positioning, then proves it by catching a pile of fish along the way. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits used in the video. We've included our favorite colors for each (the color we caught them on today listed first), as well as the gear and equipment we 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. 

UNDERSPIN... 

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

Colors: Sexy Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

Head- Cool Baits 1/4 oz Underspin: http://bit.ly/2boS7QA

CRANKBAIT... 

-Azuma Z Boss 22: http://bit.ly/2poLKUC

Colors: Grand Shad, Goldie Lox, Gold Digger

SWIMBAIT... 

-Bacca Burrito Swimbait (5"): https://bit.ly/3p5SkiW

Colors: Who Dat, Tactical Shad

SPOONS... 

-Nichols Lake Fork Flutter Spoon: http://bit.ly/2ICAGKL

Colors: Purple Threadfin, Gizzard Shad

-Nichols Mini Magnum Flutter Spoon: http://bit.ly/2IBHjx7

Colors: Lavender Shad, Bombshell Shad, Gizzard

SMALL UNDERSPIN COMBO... 

Rod- Megabass Dark Sleeper: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

Reel- Shimano Aldebaran 50 MGL (HG): http://bit.ly/2fdX1Uy

Line- Sunline FC 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

BURRITO SWIMBAIT COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Expride B 7'7" Heavy: https://bit.ly/32IrXqE

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

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

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

CRANKBAIT COMBO... 

Rod- G Loomis IMX Pro 968 CBR: http://bit.ly/2og0BmK

Reel- Shimano Bantam MGL (XG): https://bit.ly/2H44yjG

Line- Sunline FC 15 lb: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

BUDGET CRANKBAIT COMBO...

Rod- Shimano Intenza 7'6" MH Glass: http://bit.ly/2QADLTq

Reel- Shimano SLX 150 (HG): http://bit.ly/2NfdOnk

Line- Sunline FC 15 lb: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

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