Try These Topwater Tricks And Mods For Summer Bass!

It's topwater time! These little tricks will get you bites when nothing is working! We all love throwing topwater but have you ever noticed that some anglers just seem to have a knack for catching bigger fish than the rest? Tim is one of those anglers! Today he's breaking down some of the subtle tricks he uses to out fish everyone around him with a topwater.

From bait modifications, to subtle differences in action, the details can be everything. Tim uses specific baits in different conditions and is very intentional about his color selection as well. Don't think topwater color or a feathered treble matters? It does!

Below you'll find links to some of Tim's favorite topwater baits. We've also included the components he uses to modify them, along with great topwater combos from high end to budget friendly. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

IF YOU COULD ONLY HAVE ONE...

•Heddon Super Spook: https://bit.ly/2diThgH

Color: Bone Silver

WALKING BAITS...

•Rapala Jowler 127: https://bit.ly/3A3HDVs

Colors: Broken Bone, Chrome, Okie Bone

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

Colors: Gill, Ito Tennessee Shad, Megabass Sexy Shad

•Evergreen Shower Blows 105: https://bit.ly/2zIkqUH

Colors: Bone, Full Metal

STRAIGHT RETRIEVE BAIT...

•River2Sea Whopper Plopper 110 and 130: https://bit.ly/2bsPbQV

Colors: Loon, Munky Butt

FROG...

•Jackall Gavacho: https://bit.ly/2L7KsWS

Colors: Chart Strike Gill, Gold Gill

POPPERS...

•Shimano World Pop: https://bit.ly/3sSjJpI

Colors: Chart SV, N Smelt, Gill

•Megabass Pop Max: https://bit.ly/2qqfmm1

Colors: Gill, Mat Shad, Pumpkinseed

WAKEBAIT...

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

Colors: Golden Shiner, Chrome Gill

COMPONENTS...

Split Ring– Owner Hyperwire: https://bit.ly/2v8ArBX

Size: 2 – 3

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

Size: 5 – 6

Small Feather Treble– Owner Tournament Trailer: https://bit.ly/2dJH8V6

Sizes: 2 – 6

Large Feather Treble– Savage Gear Feather Treble: https://bit.ly/3FAdrEB

Sizes: 1 – 2/0

MONO LEADER...

•Sufix Advance Mono: https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

Sizes: 12 – 20 lb

TIM'S WALKING BAIT COMBO...

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

Model: 7' Medium Regular

Reel– Daiwa Steez SV TW: https://bit.ly/3wXZ9Jb

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

Leader– Sufix Advance (12 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

TIM'S FROG COMBO...

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

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

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

TIM'S WHOPPER PLOPPER COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix 7'3" Legend Tournament Heavy Mod Fast: https://bit.ly/3Iow9KV

Reel– Daiwa Zillion SV TW G: https://bit.ly/3xobPDM

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

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

BUDGET WALKING BAIT COMBO...

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

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

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

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

BUDGET FROG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano SLX A 7'2" Heavy: https://bit.ly/2L3wppO

Reel– Shimano SLX 150 XT (HG): https://bit.ly/2BRTYL8

Line– Power Pro Braid (50 lb): https://bit.ly/2aFg46b

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

Underspin Tips For Early Summer Bass + A Secret Topwater Bait!

Come along for a fun day on the water! It wasn't supposed to rain, but that's okay! It doesn't take long for Matt to dial in an awesome pattern, targeting bass with a combination of topwater and underspins. He breaks down where the fish are positioning, why they're there, and shows exactly how to catch them.

The underspin should never be overlooked! Today, Matt highlights its effectiveness around schooling fish. The fish are keyed in on shad, and the topwater and underspin used in tandem, are the perfect combination to catch these fish. Watch as Matt dials in bait size, swimbait action, and location, to maximize his time on the water.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear Matt used throughout the day. We've included his exact colors, sizes, and other pertinent information. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

TOPWATER...

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

Recommended Colors: Megabass Sexy Shad, HT Ito Tennessee Shad

MINI UNDERSPIN...

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

Size: 1/4 oz

•Xzone 3.5" Swammer: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl

•Keitech 3.8" Fat Swing Impact: https://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Color: TW Ghost Shad

FULL SIZE UNDERSPIN...

•Dirty Jigs Tactical Underspin Series: https://bit.ly/4bKgVQf

Size: 3/8 oz, 3/0 Hook

•Xzone 4.75" Swammer: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Color: Sexy Shad

TOPWATER COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis GLX 7' Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/3PmpCqj

Model: 853C MBR

Reel– Shimano Metanium 70 DC: https://bit.ly/2qrSZvs

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

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

MINI UNDERSPIN SPINNING COMBO...

Rod– Dobyns Xtasy 7'2" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/2KS92gK

Model: 722

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

Line– Seaguar PEX8 (16 lb): https://bit.ly/3UEhhl2

Leader– Seaguar Gold label (10 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

UNDERSPIN CASTING COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 7'4" Heavy Mod Fast: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel– Shimano Metanium MGL (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

BUDGET TOPWATER COMBO...

Rod– Cashion Element Z2 6'9" Medium: https://bit.ly/48w69eC

Reel– Shimano SLX 150 XT (HG): https://bit.ly/2BRTYL8

Line– Power Pro Braid (30 lb): https://bit.ly/2aFg46b

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

TODAY'S RAIN GEAR...

•Aftco Transformer Packable Jacket: https://bit.ly/3t4y4lP

FAVORITE RAIN GEAR...

•Aftco Fortress Rain Jacket: https://bit.ly/42LrGQ8

•Aftco Fortress Rain Bibs: https://bit.ly/4aPp45O

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

Tricks To Catch Bass In The Wind! (Post Spawn Bass Fishing)

Fishing in the wind doesn’t have to be tough! Jump in Matt’s Skeeter, and learn the tricks to using wind to your advantage! Watch as he breaks down a brand new lake in the middle of a wind storm. Not only does he use the wind, he puts together a great limit of fish!

Exploring a new lake is rarely an easy task. Throw wind into the mix, and it can be downright tough! Matt had to pull all the stops today, but in the end he catches a BIG ONE! The fishery he’s on today has a lot of shallow vegetation so Matt used a combination of swim jig, underspin, and frogs to get key bites throughout the day.

Below you’ll find links to the exact baits and gear Matt used throughout the day. He’s also included the exact colors for each bait. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

COMPACT SWIM JIG…

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

Color: Tactical Shad

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

Color: Gizzard Shad

SWIM JIG…

•Dirty Jigs Swim Jig (3/8 oz): https://bit.ly/2dIVUMd

Color: Crappie

•Xzone 4.75” Swammer: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl

UNDERSPIN…

•Dirty Jigs Tactical Underspin (3/8 oz): https://bit.ly/4bKgVQf

Hook Size: 2/0

•Xzone 4” Swammer: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl

SPRO FROG…

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

Colors: Killer Gill, Navy Seal

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

UNDERSPIN COMBO…

Rod– Fenwick World Class 7’1” Medium X Fast: https://bit.ly/4bX4gZK

Reel– Abu Garcia Zenon MGX 3000: https://bit.ly/3C7KTAd

Line– Seaguar PEX8 (18 lb): https://bit.ly/3UEhhl2

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (10 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

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

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

Frog Fishing For Bass! Everything You Need To Know!

Frog fishing is some of the craziest topwater action you'll ever experience! The way a bass comes through cover to ambush a frog is unlike anything else in fishing! Knowing how to get those bites however, is a skill set that many anglers lack. Today we're covering everything you need to know about fishing hollow body frogs so you can get in on the fun!

With all the frog designs on the market it's hard to understand what they're all for, let alone which ones are worth the time and effort! Some frogs have amazing action and a great hookup ratio, while others will get bit but it's hard to hook the bass. Sorting through all the different frogs is overwhelming, but we've done all the leg work so you can enjoy the results. In today's video Tim separates frogs into different categories, explains what each category is for, and shows his favorite baits for each scenario.

Below you'll find links to the exact frogs discussed in the video. We've sorted them by style, and included our favorite colors for each. We've also included our favorite frog rods and gear to help you be successful. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

RELATED VIDEOS...

•Matt's GIANT Frog Day!: https://youtu.be/Hct0oVYZ2cM

IF YOU ONLY HAD ONE FROG...

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

Color: White Black

ALL-PURPOSE WALKING FROGS...

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

Colors: MF Bluegill, Bully, Honey Shad

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

Colors: Killer Gill, Navy Seal, Nasty Shad

•River2Sea Bully Wa 2 (65): http://bit.ly/2axyR2a

Colors: Little Allen, TW Bluegill

FINESSE FROG...

•Jackall Kaera: http://bit.ly/2Fz6SA3

Colors: Glitter Bluegill, Glitter Hasu, White

POPPING FROGS...

•Jackall Gavacho: http://bit.ly/2L7KsWS

Colors: Chart Strike Gill, Gold Gill, White

•Spro Bronzeye Poppin Frog 60: http://bit.ly/2hKsO0g

Colors: Leopard, Nasty Shad, Killer Gill

STRAIGHT RETRIEVE FROGS...

•Spro Flappin Frog: https://bit.ly/37ljzM8

Colors: Leopard, Albino, Killer Gill

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

Colors: Bone, Black Blue, Lemon Lime

LARGE FROGS...

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

Colors: Navy Seal, Killer Gill, Nasty Shad

•Spro King Daddy: http://bit.ly/2h0LCYd

Colors: Killer Gill, Navy Seal, Midnight Walker

RATTLES AND WEIGHTS...

•Dropshot Weight: http://bit.ly/2YAoMuv

•Jig Rattle: https://bit.ly/3xro58S

FAVORITE 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

SMALL FROG COMBO...

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

Reel– Daiwa Zillion SV TW G: https://bit.ly/3xobPDM

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

STRAIGHT RETRIEVE FROG COMBO...

Rod– Dobyns Xtasy 7'5" Heavy+: https://bit.ly/36fIHCg

Model: 755C

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