October Fishing Tricks For Hard To Catch Bass!
Jump in the boat with Tim for an awesome day on the water! He's targeting hard-to-catch fish in open water, and showing you all the tricks that work. The day begins under heavy fog and ends with high temperatures and blue skies. Catching fish in these conditions, especially suspended fish, can be extremely difficult. Pay close attention to the baits Tim relies on to get bites throughout the day.
Spotted Bass are amazing predators that hunt aggressively in open water. Tim's primary bait was a walking topwater, with a swimbait, senko, and strolling bait helping clean up what was left. Tim's specific baits changed throughout the day, reflecting the adaptations needed as conditions switched from overcast skies to clear.
Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear Tim used throughout the day. We've included his favorite combos, bait colors, and line, to help you dial in your fishing. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.
TOPWATER BAITS...
•Evergreen Shower Blows SB 105: https://bit.ly/2zIkqUH
Color: Full Metal
•Megabass Dog Max: https://bit.ly/4wowh6Z
Color: AL Spotlight Shad
UNDERSPIN...
•Dirty Jigs Tactical Mini Underspin: https://bit.ly/3JOd8UY
Size: 1/4 oz
•Keitech 3" Easy Shiner: https://bit.ly/2bxJK6H
Size: Pro Blue Shiner
SWIMBAIT...
•Xzone 3.5" Swammer: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q
Color: Electric Shad
•Dirty Jigs Guppy Head: https://bit.ly/2nyUJRS
Size: 1/4 oz
STROLLING BAIT...
•Hog Farmer 3.5" Stroll Shad: https://bit.ly/2UFkCD7
Color: Crystal Shad
•Dirty Jigs Guppy Head: https://bit.ly/2nyUJRS
Size: 1/4 oz
SENKO...
•Yamamoto 5" Senko: https://bit.ly/2axAmNS
Color: Tactical Shad
•Gamakatsu Finesse Wide Gap: https://bit.ly/2aKGmHM
Size: 1/0
SB TOPWATER 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
DOG MAX TOPWATER COMBO...
Rod– G Loomis IMX Pro 843C MBR: https://bit.ly/41lfbZW
Model: 7' Med Hvy
Reel– Shimano Metanium DC 70 A: https://bit.ly/2qrSZvs
Line– Sufix 832 Braid (30 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji
Leader– Sufix Advance Mono (17 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix
UNDERSPIN COMBO...
Rod– Shimano Poison Adrena 6'10" Light: https://bit.ly/3WE4yQ3
Reel– Daiwa PX BF 70: https://bit.ly/3y0fWw0
Line– Seaguar InvizX (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2oVsG2Y
SENKO COMBO...
Rod– Megabass P5 Destroyer 6'11" Landsat: https://bit.ly/2B7NyFj
Reel– Shimano Vanquish 2500: https://bit.ly/4sAmR5X
Line- Sunline Almight (18 lb): https://bit.ly/4flJrsg
Leader– Sunline SniperFC (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju
STROLLING COMBO...
Rod– Shimano Poison Adrena 6'10" medium+: https://bit.ly/4rlIi9Y
Reel– Shimano Vanquish 2500: https://bit.ly/4sAmR5X
Line- Sunline Almight (16 lb): https://bit.ly/4flJrsg
Leader– Sunline SniperFC (8 lb): https://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 apparel and merch! See it here…
•TacticalBassin Apparel and Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z
•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz
