You Can Still Catch BIG Bass Right Now! Here's What We Do!

It's HOT but the BIG Bass are biting! Come along for an awesome day of fishing! Matt has his sights set on a power fishing bite and with a deck full of flipping sticks and frog rods, it won't take long. Within minutes of launching, the first BIG bass comes over the rail. That's when you know it's going to be a great day!

A lot of anglers give up on power fishing when it gets hot, but the guys double down under these conditions. Watch how Matt runs two parallel patterns to catch fish. First, he focuses on double shade for a big bite. After that, he moves to outside grass edges and puts together a great bag of fish with a frog and a creature bait.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear Matt used throughout the day. We've included the exact colors and rigging components, along with the rod and reel combos that made the difference with these fish. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

THE FROGS...

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

Color: Glitter Hasu

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

Colors: Killer Gill, Green Pumpkin

THE FLIPPING BAIT...

Bait– Crush City Cleanup Craw: https://bit.ly/3TyfMmo

Color: Tilapia Magic

Hook– Owner Haymaker: https://bit.ly/3Muie8j

Size: 3/0

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

Size: 3/4 oz

Weight Stop– VMC Sinker Stop: https://bit.ly/38XLQd4

FLIPPING COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick World Class 7’5” Extra Heavy: https://bit.ly/3qbGEya

Reel– Abu Garcia Revo Inshore LP: https://bit.ly/3YDNsSu

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

KAERA COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Zodias 7'1" Heavy: https://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

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

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

BRONZEYE FROG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 7'3" Extra Heavy: 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

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

Big Worms For Summer Bass Fishing! (Best Rigs And How To Fish Them)

Big Summer Bass love big worms! Here's what you need to know! There are a ton of ways to present big worms and they all work! Texas Rigs, Carolina Rigs, Shakey Heads, and Dropshot are all great options this time of year. Worm fishing doesn't require specialized gear, you probably already own a rod that can do it, here's what you need to know!

Come along as we take an in depth look at the different styles of plastic worms and how to apply them to your bass fishing this Summer. From how to choose the right plastic worm for the job, to how to rig them, even details on color, this is what you need to know to start catching fish today. We know your local shop has dozens, if not hundreds of plastic worms. Let us simplify it for you!

Below you'll find links to our favorite worms and the gear we use to fish them. We've included color recommendations for each worm and favorite rigging options as well. The links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

STRAIGHT TAIL WORMS...

•Xzone Deception Worm: https://bit.ly/43YDE6x

Colors: Junebug, Dark Junebug, Plum

•Xzone MB Fat Finesse Worm: https://bit.ly/4lSgfx4

Colors: Junebug, Tilapia, Green Pumpkin Junebug

•MissileBaits 6" Magic Worm: https://bit.ly/3T7dHgB

Colors: Watermelon Violet, Blueback Secret, Junebug Dream

•Crush City Janitor Worm: https://bit.ly/3Fy6nsd

Colors: Bama Bug, Candy Bug, Plum

•Big Bite Baits 8" Finesse Worm: https://bit.ly/384mIjl

Colors: Junebug, Green Pumpkin Junebug, Tilapia

•Yamamoto 10" Oki Worm: https://bit.ly/44XvFHu

Colors: Plum Candy, Junebug, Green Pumpkin Blue

CURLY TAIL WORMS...

•Zoom Ol Monster: https://bit.ly/2adPtjs

Colors: JuneBug, Candy Bug, Plum Apple

•Zoom Mag Ol Monster: https://bit.ly/2P5QZbq

Colors: Junebug, Plum Apple

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

Colors: Blue Fleck, Plum, Black Grape

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

Colors: Plum, Junebug

•Yamamoto 10" Ichi Worm: https://bit.ly/4k1Zwpj

Colors: Bama Bug, Tilapia Magic, Plum Apple

SHAKEY HEADS...

•Missile Baits Warlock Head: https://bit.ly/4bg8DyC

Size: 3/16 oz

•Dirty Jigs Canterbury Shakey Head: https://bit.ly/2aFOs0V

Size: 3/16 oz

•Owner Magnum Shakey Head: https://bit.ly/2VlgJBA

Size: 1/2 oz, 8/0 Hook

TEXAS RIG COMPONENTS...

Hook– Owner Offset Shank Wide Gap Worm: https://bit.ly/3Cm7Jiq

Size: 5/0

Weight– VMC Tungsten Worm Weight: https://bit.ly/3Vo2dbo

Size: 3/8 - 1/2 oz

Stopper– VMC Sinker Stop: https://bit.ly/38XLQd4

CAROLINA RIG COMPONENTS...

Hook– Gamakatsu Superline Round Bend Worm: https://bit.ly/4l2QhGL

Size: 5/0

Swivel– Spro Power: https://bit.ly/2ay0p7d

Size: 5

Weight– Flat Out Tungsten Barrel: https://bit.ly/4e0IIgS

Size: 3/8 – 1 oz

Stopper– VMC Sinker Stop: https://bit.ly/38XLQd4

DROPSHOT COMPONENTS...

Hook– Owner Cover Shot HD: https://bit.ly/36Gunbf

Size: 2/0

Weight– Xzone Tungsten Skinny: https://bit.ly/40NDHjT

Size: 1/4 oz

SHAKY HEAD COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 6'10" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

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

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

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

CAROLINA RIG COMBO...

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

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

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

Leader– Sufix Advance (20 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

BUDGET DROPSHOT COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Bass X 6'10" ML XFast: https://bit.ly/2r69Sj6

Reel– Shimano Sedona FJ 2500: https://bit.ly/2wgh50Z

Line– Sunline Super FC 8 lb: https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BUDGET WORM CASTING COMBO...

Rod– Cashion Element 7'3" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/48w69eC

Reel– Daiwa Fuego CT: https://bit.ly/35hugfH

Line– Seaguar InvizX (15 lb): https://bit.ly/2oVsG2Y

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

Post Spawn Fishing With A 9 lber On A Bluegill Swimbait!

Matt catches a post spawn 9 lber! Come along for an incredible day of fishing! The fish are in the shallows and they're eating everything Matt throws their way. From big swimbaits to bait finesse and topwater, this is one of those special days! Listen closely as Matt explains his theory behind bass behavior this time of year.

These bass are ambushing bluegill and Matt takes advantage of it with a bluegill swimbait and a topwater. He also discovers fish suspending in laydowns and prowling the shallows, and builds awesome patterns flipping cover and fishing a Karashi around the edges. He explains his thought process every step of the way, and shows how you can use this time of year to build confidence in new techniques.

Below you'll find links to all the baits and gear Matt used throughout the day. We've included the exact colors and sizes for each, along with the rod and reel combos he was fishing. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

SWIMBAITS...

•Savage Gear Line Thru Bluegill: https://bit.ly/3pCRab7

Color: Bluegill – Moderate Sink

•Raid Osakana Slide: https://bit.ly/417QgrV

Color: Hustler

BFS CRAW...

Bait– Xzone Stealth Finesse Craw: https://bit.ly/4ckYPmX

Color: Green Pumpkin/Black Blue

Hook– ZMan Finesse Bulletz: https://bit.ly/4cHyEsv

Size: 1/10th oz

KARASHI...

•Megabass Karashi: https://bit.ly/3LwMGS7

Colors: HT Ito Wakasagi KS

TEXAS RIGGED CREATURE...

Bait– Xzone 4.25" Adrenaline Craw: https://bit.ly/3ebTO5h

Color: Tilapia

Weight– Xzone 3/8 oz Tungsten: https://bit.ly/3c28mks

Hook– Gamakatsu 4/0 Superline EWG: https://bit.ly/3AmFDnK

SENKO...

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

Color: Green Pumpkin Blue Flake

Hook– Gamakatsu 2/0 Superline EWG Hook: https://bit.ly/3AmFDnK

TOPWATER...

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

Color: Megabass Sexy Shad

BLUEGILL SWIMBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Outlier 7'9" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/3EuHPiT

Reel– Shimano Tranx 300 B (HG): https://bit.ly/40QzQ7b

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

Leader– Sunline Tunageat (30 lb): https://bit.ly/47MCfkR

KARASHI COMBO...

Rod– Cashion Icon 7' Light: https://bit.ly/3mLIIes

Reel– Shimano Curado BFS: https://bit.ly/2QGRVF2

Line– Daiwa Hidden FC (7 lb): https://bit.ly/3ILKXH0

TEXAS RIG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 6'10" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

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

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

Leader– Sufix Advance Mono (15 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

TOPWATER COMBO...

Rod– Dobyns Xtasy 7'2" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/36fIHCg

Model: DRX 723 C

Reel– Abu Garcia Zenon MG–X: https://bit.ly/4dv7WT0

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (30 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Sufix Advance Mono (12 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 apparel and merch! See it here…

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

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

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