Texas Rigs And Shallow Cover! (Creature Baits And Craws For BIG Bass)

Flipping Sticks, Heavy Line, And Big Bass! Come along for an awesome day on the water with Matt and Cobi! The guys have met up for a quick fishing trip and they’re searching for a giant bite! Watch how they pick apart shallow cover, working as a team to make sure every reed is checked, and catch a monster bass!

When Matt and Cobi get together, big bass are almost always caught! Pay close attention to the details of how the guys switch between baits and colors to dial in the bite. From jig, to creature, to specific profile, they quickly dial it in, and before its over Matt is holding a GIANT Bass!

Below you’ll find links to the exact baits and gear the guys used throughout the day. We’ve included the exact colors, hooks, as well as the key rods and reels they used to subdue these fish around heavy cover. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

THE JIG…

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

Color: Hematoma

•Xzone 4” Muscle Back Craw: https://bit.ly/43DZXOQ

Color: Black Blue Flake

CREATURE BAITS…

•Strike King Rodent: https://bit.ly/2XfMI47

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Okeechobee Craw, Black Blue Flake

•MissileBaits Chunky D: https://bit.ly/3LcLmDK

Color: Super Bug

•MissileBaits DBomb: https://bit.ly/2d2dVlt

Color: Bruiser, Bruiser Flash

SENKO…

•Yamamoto 6” Senko: https://bit.ly/2axAmNS

Color: Black Blue Flake

MATT’S TERMINAL TACKLE…

Hook– Owner Jungle Wide Gap: https://bit.ly/2sBsR1Z

Size: 3/0

Weight– Xzone Tungsten Flip: https://bit.ly/2NjDYtV

Size: 1/2 oz

COBI’S TERMINAL TACKLE…

Hook– Gamakatsu Heavy Cover Flip: https://bit.ly/2cN8d7v

Size: 3/0

Weight– VMC Tungsten Flip: https://bit.ly/3G0WGCg

Size: 1/2 oz

MATT’S FLIPPING COMBO…

Rod– Shimano Expride 7’11” Extra Heavy: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

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

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

COBI’S FLIPPING COMBO…

Rod– Megabass P5 Destroyer 7'11": https://bit.ly/3wHoXpD

Model: Jungle Seven

Reel– Daiwa Tatula Elitę Pitch And Flip: https://bit.ly/41SJ2tJ

Line– Power Pro Super Slick (65 lb): https://bit.ly/443iWFB

BUDGET FLIPPING COMBO…

Rod– Fenwick HMG 7'11" Extra 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

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

Flipping, Swim Jig And Frog! This NEW Lake Is Full Of GIANT Bass!

Come along for an amazing day of bass fishing!! We're targeting shallow fish around cover and we find a GIANT! It's not easy fishing in the heat, but when bass like these are willing to eat, it's worth it! From the jig to the frog, this day is going to be wild!

You never know what you'll face when you arrive at a new lake. Today we find ourselves in a maze of shallow cover that goes for miles and miles. In order to break it down quickly we decide to focus on the outside edges of shallow cover. The swim jig kicked us off, the flipping jig got the 9 lber, and the frog wrapped up the day with some fun!

Below you'll find links to all the baits Matt used throughout the day, along with the gear he used to fish them. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

THE FROGS...

•Savage Gear DC Walker Frog: https://bit.ly/2VVjRVl

Color: Bluegill

•SnagProof Zoo Pop: https://bit.ly/484SzxL

Color: Bleeding Shad

•Spro Bronzeye 65 Frog: https://bit.ly/2sz9Qje

Color: Navy Seal

SWIM JIG...

•Dirty Jigs 3/8 oz Compact Swim Jig: https://bit.ly/43OSFY1

Color: Tactical Shad

•Storm 3.5" Largo Shad: https://bit.ly/3vxP0NB

Color: Gizzard Shad

FLIPPING JIG...

•Dirty Jigs 3/4 oz No Jack Flipping Jig: https://bit.ly/2fx8YBI

Color: Hematoma

•Netbait 4" Paca Slim: https://bit.ly/3QhEpRe

Color: Black Shadow Flare

FROG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 7'3" Extra Heavy: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

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

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

FLIPPING COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 7'11" Extra Heavy: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

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

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

SWIM JIG COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Legend Xtreme 7'4" Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/2wlJQLu

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

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

Leader– Sufix Advance Mono (20 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

Chatterbait VS Swim Jig !! Shallow Water Bass Fishing!

The chatterbait and swim jig are both awesome! Come along for a fun day of fish catching in shallow water! Both the swim jig and the chatterbait are proven fish catchers, but a lot of anglers struggle to understand when to use each style. Today Matt is focusing on these two baits, as well as a frog, to target fish around shallow cover.

For us, the choice between these proven shallow water options is the cover you're fishing around (or through). The chatterbait has amazing drawing power, can cover water quickly, and can be fished erratically. However, it struggles in thick vegetation. The swim jig doesn't have nearly the drawing power, but makes up for it in ability. A swim jig can go anywhere, fish through anything, and gets BIG bites! Add in a frog for good measure and you've got a proven system for shallow water fishing!

Below you'll find links to all the baits and gear we used to target these fish. We've included the exact sizes and colors for each, along with rods and reels Matt used to get these fish out of cover. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

CHATTERBAIT...

Bait– Jack Hammer Chatterbait (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2popvj6

Color: Green Pumpkin Shad

Trailer– Hog Farmer Spunk Shad 4.5: http://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Color: Ghost Minnow

NO JACK SWIM JIG...

•Dirty Jigs No Jack Swim Jig (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2d8qUCv

Color: Tactical Shad

•Xzone Swammer 5.5: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Color: Ghost Shad

SWIM JIG...

•Dirty Jigs Swim Jig (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2dIVUMd

Color: Chartreuse Shad

•River2Sea D Walker 120: https://bit.ly/2NwqBmz

Color: Silver Side

COMPACT SWIM JIG...

•Dirty Jigs Compact Swim Jig (3/8 oz): https://bit.ly/43OSFY1

Colors: Blue Glimmer

•Storm Largo Shad 3.5: https://bit.ly/3vxP0NB

Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl

FROGS...

•Spro Bronzeye 70 Poppin Frog: https://bit.ly/3iVW03I

Color: Killer Gill

•Savage Frog DC Walker Frog: https://bit.ly/2VVjRVl

Color: Olive/Chartreuse, Gill

WAKEBAIT...

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

Color: Golden Shiner

FROG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 7'3" Extra Heavy: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

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

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

NO JACK SWIM JIG COMBO...

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

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

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro 65 lb Braid: https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

COMPACT SWIM JIG COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Legend Xtreme 7'4" Heavy: https://bit.ly/2wlJQLu

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

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

CHATTERBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Megabass P5 Destroyer Daemos: https://bit.ly/3wHoXpD

Model: 7'2" Medium+ Fast

Reel– Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

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

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 hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

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

This Shallow Water Trick Catches GIANT Bass! (2 Bass For Over 20 lbs!!!) 😎

We're heading shallow! Come along as we search the shallows for bass that are making early moves toward the prespawn. SPOILER ALERT: IT WORKS!!! You're about to witness a beat down as we catch bass after bass, up to 11 lbs!!! This time of year can produce giants if you're willing to pursue them!

So many anglers forget to adapt with the seasons. We're constantly pushing the envelope and searching for fish that are moving ahead of the norm. In this case, it involved moving shallow despite cool conditions. It payed off in a huge way! We started off catching big bass with squarebills and paddle tail swimbaits, then ended it with GIANT BASS on chatterbaits! 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear we used throughout the video. We've included our exact colors, sizes, etc. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

SQUAREBILL CRANKBAITS...

•Rapala OG Rocco: https://bit.ly/3PHvNCI

Color: Chartreuse Black

•River2Sea Biggie Poppa: http://bit.ly/2ahCzvo

Color: I Know It

UNDERSPIN SWIMBAIT...

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

Colors: TW Ghost Shad, Electric Blue Chartreuse

•Owner 5/0 Flashy Swimmer: http://bit.ly/2e8O4Y7

Size: 1/4 oz

CHATTERBAITS...

•ZMan Jack Hammer 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2popvj6

Color: BHite Delight (Matt), Hite's Hot Craw (Tim)

•Hog Farmer Spunk Shad 5.5: http://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Color: Green Pumpkin Chartreuse 

SQUAREBILL CRANKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis IMX Pro 855C JWR: http://bit.ly/2og0BmK

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

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

Leader– Sunline Saltimate 16 lb: https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2

FAVORITE CHATTERBAIT COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis IMX Pro 883C BJR: http://bit.ly/2QurcHi

Reel– Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

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

Leader– Sunline Saltimate 16 lb: https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2

MATT'S CHATTERBAIT COMBO... (Matt used this combo to make due but it worked great and caught that 11lber with ease! We’re very impressed!)

Rod– Shimano Zodias 6'10" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

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

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

Leader– Sunline Saltimate 20 lb: https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2

BUDGET SQUAREBILL COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Mojo Glass 7'2" Medium: https://bit.ly/2YIxLy5

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

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

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