Fishing Kayak Put To The Test! 10 Miles Of Fishing In One Day!

Today was a marathon! Tim knew he'd be covering some serious water to reach his first spot but had no idea he'd cover 10 miles with a rod in hand before the day was done! Come along as he fishes Chickamauga, puts his Old Town Sportsman to the test, and dodges lightning bolts on the water!

Some days go exactly as planned and others turn into a marathon. We decided to share this video because it highlights the realities of bass fishing. There are good days and bad. Some days you catch giants, other days they come off at the boat. Its all a part of the sport we love and we often only focus on the good. Tim made some great decisions today, put safety first, and managed to get a few bites along the way. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and equipment he used throughout the day. We've included exact colors and sizes for your reference as well. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

TODAY'S LURES... 

Bait- Z Man JackHammer 1/2 oz: https://bit.ly/30J8L8h

Color: Green Pumpkin Shad

Trailer- Yamamoto Zako: http://bit.ly/2fKmSRp

Color: Green Pumpkin

Bait- Whopper Plopper 90: http://bit.ly/2bsPbQV

Color: Perch

Bait- Teckel Sprinker Frog: http://bit.ly/2rmnqSI

Color: Color Me

Bait- Spro Baby Fat John 50 Crank: http://bit.ly/2V03giW

Color: Matte Shad

Bait- Jackall TN-70: http://bit.ly/2lqAwjh

Colors: SG Threadfin

Bait- Roboworm 6" Straight Worm: http://bit.ly/2asZyH3

Color: Margarita Mutilator

TIM'S KAYAK... 

-Old Town Sportsman Autopilot 120: https://bit.ly/32ySIuZ

TIM'S WHOPPER PLOPPER/CRANK COMBO... 

Rod- G Loomis IMX Pro 843C MBR: http://bit.ly/2og0BmK

Reel- Daiwa Tatula Elite 7:1: http://bit.ly/2ONCBS1

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

TIM'S DROPSHOT COMBO... 

Rod- St. Croix Legend Elite 6'10" Medium: http://bit.ly/2z2qdHc

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

Line- Sunline SX1 Braid 20 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2tn8EzQ

BUDGET ALL-AROUND KAYAK COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano SLX 7' Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2mGp1Vc

Reel- Shimano SLX MGL 70: https://bit.ly/3gIUCgJ

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

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Kayak Fishing DISASTER! HIDING Deep In The WOODS!

Today started off innocently enough. Matt headed out to explore a brand new lake from the kayak. He’s checked the weather and has a beautiful day ahead, it should be great! Only... that's not what happens! Come along for a day on the water packed with the worst weather ever! Its so bad Matt has to hide in the woods... twice! 

He's able to regain his composure between storm fronts. He catches quite a few fish along the way and has some excellent tackle and gear tips for anglers fishing from kayaks, small boats, and even bank fishing. But over and over again waves of horrendous weather come in, ultimately forcing him to abandon his efforts as thunder and lightning pour down around him. 

Did you enjoy this crazy video? Some days just don't go according to plan. Even so, Matt was able to catch a bunch of fish. Below you'll find links to the exact baits and equipment he used throughout the day. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

TODAY'S BAITS... 

-Jackall Gantarel Jr. Swimbait: https://bit.ly/3pcIzvW

Color: RT Bluegill

-Jackall Kaera Frog: http://bit.ly/2Fz6SA3

Color: Glitter Hasu, Green Frog

-Zoom Super Fluke: http://bit.ly/2aqys0H

Color: Albino

Hook- VMC Heavy Duty Wide Gap: https://bit.ly/3ad5XVc

Size: 4/0

-Megabass Super Z Z-2 Crankbait: https://bit.ly/3fsxn9G

Color: Kasumi Ito

MATT’S KAYAK…

Old Town AutoPilot 120: https://bit.ly/32ySIuZ

5 SOFTBAITS EVERY KAYAK ANGLER NEEDS... 

Senko- Yamamoto 5" Senko: http://bit.ly/2axAmNS

Ned- Z Man Finesse TRD: http://bit.ly/2hs4RtR

Fluke- Zoom Super Fluke: http://bit.ly/2aqys0H

Swimbait- Keitech Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Worm- Netbait T-Mac: http://bit.ly/2jndwj9

5 HARDBAITS EVERY KAYAK ANGLER NEEDS...

Shallow Crankbait- Spro Fat John 50: http://bit.ly/2V03giW

Popper- Damiki D Pop 70: http://bit.ly/2Pjvqo3

Mid-Dive Crankbait- Spro Rock Crawler 55: http://bit.ly/2BLmsVN

Lipless Crankbait- Cotton Cordell Super Spot: http://bit.ly/2y3K210

Plopper- Whopper Plopper 110: http://bit.ly/2bsPbQV

5 HOOKS EVERY KAYAK ANGLER NEEDS... 

Wacky Hook- Owner Jungle 1/0: https://bit.ly/2VKZl9U

Wide Gap Hook- VMC Heavy Duty 3/0: https://bit.ly/3ad5XVc

Swimbait Head- Dirty Jigs Tactical Finesse: http://bit.ly/2Pqrq3n

Shaky Head- Canterbury Shaky 1/8 oz: http://bit.ly/2aFOs0V

Ned Head- Z Man Ned LockZ: http://bit.ly/2kIgRYK

TODAY’S HEAVY COMBO... 

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

Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL B (HG): https://bit.ly/34HlAAk

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

TODAY’S ALL-AROUND COMBO...

Rod- HALO HFX 7'3" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/36rfYvW

Reel- 13 Fishing C2 Casting Reel: https://bit.ly/2NlzZhg

Line- Sufix 131 40 lb Braid: https://bit.ly/314VoyF

TODAY’S FINESSE (BFS) COMBO...

Rod- Shimano Zodias 7'2" Medium Light (BFS): http://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

Reel- Curado BFS Casting: https://bit.ly/2QGRVF2

Line- Sufix 832 20 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

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... 

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Summer Frog Fishing On Chickamauga!

Come along for an awesome frog bite! We're fishing Chickamauga on a hot, humid day and the bass are smashing topwater! Watch as Tim builds a pattern, uses river current to his advantage, and switches between frogs to catch as many fish as possible. 

Chick has seen an incredible amount of pressure this Spring. With a seemingly unending list of tournaments, Tim opted to fish from his kayak instead of the bass boat. It allowed him to reach deep into backwaters where bass boats can't reach and target fish that are far less pressured. His strategy paid off as he found plenty of fish willing to attack his frogs!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and equipment Tim was using. We've included the lure colors, rods, reels, and even the kayaks. All the bait and gear links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. The kayak links go directly to the Old Town company website where you can see detailed specs on the kayaks. 

Frogs... 

-Teckel Sprinker Frog: http://bit.ly/2rmnqSI

Color: Pearl White

-Scum Frog Trophy Series 5/8 oz: https://bit.ly/3q2bN2w

Color: Rotten Egg

Tim's Frog Combo... 

Rod- Shimano Expride 7'3" XH: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B (XG): https://bit.ly/34HlAAk

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

Budget Frog Combo... 

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

Reel- Shimano SLX DC (HG): http://bit.ly/2LWzw2Q

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

Kayaks... 

Tim's Kayak- Old Town Sportsman Autopilot 120: https://bit.ly/32ySIuZ

Pedal Drive Kayak- Old Town Sports PDL 120: https://bit.ly/3gxM4Mf

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

New Kayak Review! Old Town Sportsman AutoPilot 136!

This kayak just won "Best Of Show" At ICAST 2020, let's look at why! When we heard the Sportsman Autopilot 136 had an Ultrex trolling motor and could "spot lock" to hold position so we didn't have to paddle the kayak constantly, we knew we had to have it! Come along as Tim takes it for a spin on the water, looks at the features, and shows how to operate the motor. 

This is a top of the line kayak! Its incredibly stable, has room to stand, walk, and enough stability to fish from virtually any position. We've had it out in big waves, heavy winds, and have had the opportunity to catch some great big bass from these boats. If you're upgrading to a larger kayak or considering adding a trolling motor to an existing kayak, you should give this a look. 

The 13'6" version (136) retails for $3999 while the smaller 12' version (120) retails for $3799. This is a serious investment for an entry level kayaker but is a no brainer for a bass angler coming down from a bass boat. As bass boat angler's we've already fallen in love with the spot lock feature of the Ultrex trolling motor and know there is no going back. Having this same feature in a kayak gives us the ability to go farther, stay more stable in rough water, and most importantly, focus on the fishing instead of the positioning. 

Below you'll find links to the kayak as well as some of our favorite kayak accessories. The kayak link will take you directly to the manufacturer's website (Old Town), while the accessory links will go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of the items. 

Sportsman Kayaks... 

-Sportsman AutoPilot 136: https://bit.ly/3h9ngaS

-Sportsman AutoPilot 120: https://bit.ly/32ySIuZ

Favorite Pedal Drive Kayak... 

-Predator PDL: http://bit.ly/2WyVQka

Favorite Kayak Accessories... 

Storage- Plano Guide Series V-Crate: http://bit.ly/2BLjK4f

Life Vest- Mustang Elite Inflatable PFD: http://bit.ly/2odXXIP

Electronics- Humminbird Helix 9 Chirp G3: http://bit.ly/2GmFXui

Anchor- Kayak Anchor Wizard: Source Locally

Battery- Bioenno Lithium 100 AH: Source Locally

Links To Some Of Our Kayak Fishing Videos... 

-10 lber Caught From A Kayak: https://youtu.be/bNTZvcyep-0

-Epic Golf Course Pond Fishing: https://youtu.be/8NoDLM2fpyE

-Tiny Creek Fishing- Crystal Clear Water and BIG Fish: https://youtu.be/6k76sDqv7hA

-Summer Topwater Fishing: https://youtu.be/QpGrXiY5t0c

NEW Tactical Bassin Apparel... 

TacticalBassin Reaper Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2TwBWs7

TacticalBassin Shadow Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2FVD9Rs

TacticalBassin Sun Shirt: http://bit.ly/2TvFMBD

TacticalBassin Hooded Sun Shirt: http://bit.ly/38cVi9G