How To Catch Bass When Its HOT! ( Baits, Spots, Tricks )

Don't let the HEAT Get you down! Hot weather is great for bass fishing if you know how to adapt. Hot temperatures put bass in predictable locations and today we're going to show you how to target them. With just a few simple baits you can catch fish all through the heat of Summer, no matter how hot it gets!

Whether you prefer fishing shallow or deep, Summer heat will help you catch more fish. Shallow fish move into shadows (we'll explain this in the video) and deep fish group in likely locations. We target them during periods of high sun using key baits, and in the dark with traditional offerings. Summer fishing is easy once you apply this approach!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and equipment we recommend in the video. We've even included our favorite colors for each bait, as well as some of the rod and reel combos we use 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

FROG...

•Berkley Swamp Lord: https://bit.ly/3MAFQum

Colors: Maverick, MF Bluegill, Bully

FLIPPING...

Bait– MissileBaits DBomb: https://bit.ly/2d2dVlt

Colors: Ballistic Bruiser, Bruiser Flash, Super Bug

Flipping Hook– Owner Jungle Flippin HD (3/0): https://bit.ly/3NZpvzp

Wide Gap Hook– Owner Jungle Wide (4/0): https://bit.ly/2sBsR1Z

Weight– VMC Tungsten (1.5 oz): https://bit.ly/3G0WGCg

SOFT JERKBAIT...

•Xzone Whiplash Shad (5" and 6"): https://bit.ly/3IpMKQo

Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad

•Gamakatsu Superline Wide Gap Hook: https://bit.ly/3AmFDnK

Size: 2/0 – 4/0

SWIMBAITS...

•Megabass 8" Magdraft: https://bit.ly/2mc8bfK

Colors: White Back Shad, Albino Pearl Shad

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

Colors: Chrome Gizzard, Shad, Green Back

WOBBLE HEAD...

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

Colors: Junebug, Dark Junebug

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

Size: 1/2 oz, 4/0 Hook

URCHIN BAITS...

•HideUp Coike FullCast: https://bit.ly/4h0ZcFI

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

•Yamamoto Uni: https://bit.ly/4q359Hp

•Hag's Prickly Pear: https://bit.ly/4t07x3h

MINNOWS...

•Hog Farmer 6" Stroll Shad: https://bit.ly/3ALs7OI

Colors: Electric Shad, Green Shad

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

Colors: Gizzard Shad, Electric Shad, Green Shad

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

Sizes: 1/4 – 3/8 oz, 3/0 – 5/0 Hook

NIGHT BAITS...

Buzzbait– MissileBaits Buzz Wagon: https://bit.ly/4wnejBo

Colors: Black, Silver

Jig– Dirty Jigs No Jack Flippin Jig (3/4 oz): https://bit.ly/2fx8YBI

Colors: Hematoma, The Go To

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

Color: Black Blue, Green Pumpkin Black

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

Colors: Black, Blue Fleck, Watermelon

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

Color: Black Blue, Plum, Green Pumpkin Black

SUMMER APPAREL...

Shirt– Aftco Adapt Performance Hoodie: https://bit.ly/4mF8ZEq

Pants– Aftco All Day Pants: https://bit.ly/3H85zuC

Gloves– Solago Sun Gloves: https://bit.ly/4c5Hmlq

Mask– Aftco Sun Mask: https://bit.ly/4c5Hod2

FROG COMBO...

Rod– Dobyns Champion XP 7'3" Heavy: https://bit.ly/2abq8nl

Model: 736C

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

LIne– Power Pro Maxcuatro Braid (65 lb): https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

FLIPPING COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick World Class 7'5" Extra Hvy Fast: https://bit.ly/3qbGEya

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

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

WOBBLE HEAD COMBO...

Rod– Megabass Levante EMTF: https://bit.ly/2OSVNwH

Model: 7'5" Medium Medium Fast

Reel– Daiwa Tatula Elite: https://bit.ly/2ONCBS1

Line– Daiwa J Braid Grand 8X (40 lb): https://bit.ly/488sttq

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

BUDGET SWIMBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Dobyns Fury 7'9" Heavy (795): https://bit.ly/4q6IjyQ

Reel– Abu Garcia Max5 300: https://bit.ly/4pYubaE

Line– Sunline Big Bait FC (22 lb): https://bit.ly/46NMLv7

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

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

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

Night Fishing Tricks For Summer Bass!

BIG BASS BITE AT NIGHT! If you aren't night fishing in Summer, you're missing a huge opportunity to catch monster fish! When Summer heat gets unbearable, turn to the dark for an opportunity at big bites without the sweltering heat. Here are some tips that break the night fishing mold, to help you catch more fish. 

We've all heard the same things about night fishing. Traditional knowledge like "Fish big worms", "don't forget the rattle", "you have to use a Colorado blade" are constantly passed around like fact. The truth is, night fishing is very similar to fishing in the day. Whites, browns, chartreuses, are all viable color options when night fishing, you just need to figure out what your fish prefer. As a rule of thumb we've found that darker colors work on darker nights (new moon) and brown, white, and chartreuse work better on right nights (full moon). 

Below you'll find links to some of our favorite night fishing baits and gear. We've included our favorite colors for each, as well as the hooks and weights we use, where applicable. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

FAVORITE JIG... 

Jig- Dirty Jigs No-Jack (3/4 oz): http://bit.ly/2fx8YBI

Color: Black and Blue, Hematoma, Molting Craw

Trailer- R.I. Sweet Beaver: http://bit.ly/29W3RZW

Color: Blank Check, Hematoma, Delicious

FAVORITE WORM... 

Worm- Netbait 11" C-Mac: https://bit.ly/2OxtIzR

Color: Junebug, Black Blue Flake

Hook- Owner Jungle Wide Gap (5/0): http://bit.ly/2sBsR1Z

Weight- Swagger Tungsten "Vader" Flippin (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2NjDYtV

Peg- VMC Sinker Stops (Medium): https://bit.ly/38XLQd4

WORMS... 

-Netbait C-Mac: https://bit.ly/2OxtIzR

Color: Junebug, Black Blue Flake

-Zoom Ol' Monster: http://bit.ly/2adPtjs

Colors: Black Emerald, Blueberry, Candy Bug

-Berkley 10" Power Worm: http://bit.ly/2cxomPX

Colors: Black, Black Blue Fleck

-Berkley 12" Power Worm: http://bit.ly/2Xj2IHm

Colors: Black, Black Blue Fleck

TOPWATER... 

-R2S Tactical 210 Wake: https://bit.ly/3aV6peA

Colors: SC Minnow, Tactical Shad

-PB Rat Single Joint 2-Piece: https://bit.ly/2OKJZBH

Colors: White Black, Brown Black, Black

SWIMBAIT...

-Bacca 6" Burrito: https://bit.ly/3p5SkiW

Colors: Pearl White, Unicorn Poop, Threadfin Shad

SWIM JIG... 

Jig- California Swim Jig (3/4 oz): http://bit.ly/2auXfmx

Colors: Alabama Bream, Crappie, Gizzard Shad

Trailer- Gambler Big EZ: https://bit.ly/3axLYRV

Colors: Phantom, New Shad, Gold Rush

CHATTERBAIT...

Bait- Zman Evergreen JackHammer (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2popvj6

Colors: Black Blue, Bruised Green Pumpkin, Green Shad

Trailer- Hog Farmer Spunk Shad (5.5): http://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Colors: Hematoma, Blizzard Gizzard

SPINNERBAIT... 

Bait- Damiki TOT Type 1 (3/4 oz): https://bit.ly/368VED0

Colors: Bluegill, Luxury Gold, Pearl White Plus 

Trailer- Keitech Swing Impact Fat (4.3): http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v 

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Gizzard Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

CRANKBAIT... 

Bait- Rapala DT 20: http://bit.ly/2BL0UYl

Colors: Citrus Shad, Helsinki Shad, Big Shad

FAVORITE BIG WORM/BIG JIG COMBO... 

Rod- Megabass Orochi XX Braillist: http://bit.ly/2OSVNwH

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

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

BUDGET SWIMBAIT/WAKEBAIT COMBO...

Rod- Savage Gear Squad 8' Heavy: https://bit.ly/3tT8bS2

Reel- 13 Fishing Concept A3: https://bit.ly/3GLddq8

Line- Power Pro Braid (65 lb): http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

BUDGET ALL-AROUND COMBO... 

Rod- St. Croix Bass X 7'4" Heavy: http://bit.ly/2r0xWAs

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

Line- Power Pro Braid (65 lb): 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