6 Baits For Summer Bass Fishing! ( Adapting To The Conditions )
Jump in the boat with Tim while he's out catching Summer bass! He's fishing challenging conditions today and pulls out all the stops to catch fish. Summer days can be amazing, but it often requires adaptation. Pay attention to the baits Tim throws, and his detailed explanation behind each decision.
The day started off dark and dreary, before turning windy, and ultimately post-frontal. Tim was faced with nearly every condition you could face in Summer, all in the same day! He finesse fished with the dropshot when he had to, but immediately turned to reaction baits when the wind kicked up. He adjusted with topwater, swimbaits, and sub surface reaction baits as the conditions changed.
Below you'll find links to all the baits Tim used throughout the day. We've also included links to the key rod and reel combos that he used. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.
DROPSHOT...
Bait– Berkley Lab Series Finesse Worm: https://bit.ly/3OYhSOr
Color: Violet Morning Dawn
Hook– Owner Cover Shot HD: https://bit.ly/36Gunbf
Size: 1/0
Weight– Xzone Tungsten Pencil: https://bit.ly/3LeDf7Z
Size: 1/4 oz
TOPWATER...
•Berkley Choppo 90: https://bit.ly/3FbquM9
Colors: HD Bluegill
•BKK Swivel (Size 5): https://bit.ly/3TJxFCC
•Owner Hyperwire Split Ring (Size 3): https://bit.ly/2v8ArBX
•Megabass Giant Dog X: https://bit.ly/2yU84eE
Colors: Bone Python
SWIMBAIT...
•Megabass 6" Magdraft: https://bit.ly/2mc8bfK
Color: White Back Shad, Biwako Shad
SOFT JERKBAIT...
•Megabass Sling Shad: https://bit.ly/41tgaaT
Color: G Bluegill
•VMC Redline Swivel Fluke Hook: https://bit.ly/3TJwzH0
Size: 3/0
JERKBAIT...
•Megabass Vision Oneten SR: https://bit.ly/3VkJBrU
Color: FA Ghost Wakasagi
KARASHI...
•Megabass Karashi 80: https://bit.ly/4lgNFFK
Color: SH SE Ayu
DROPSHOT COMBO...
Rod– Fenwick World Class 6'8" Med Hvy: https://bit.ly/3qbGEya
Reel– Abu Garcia Zenon MGX: https://bit.ly/4dv7WT0
Line– Sufix 131 Braid (30 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF
Leader– Sunline Super FC (12 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju
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
MAGDRAFT COMBO...
Rod– Shimano Outlier 7'4" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/3EuHPiT
Reel– Shimano Metanium MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB
Line– Sufix 832 Braid (50 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji
Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (20 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi
SOFT JERKBAIT COMBO...
Rod– Fenwick World Class 7'1" Med Hvy: https://bit.ly/3qbGEya
Reel– Abu Garcia Zenon MG–X: https://bit.ly/4dv7WT0
Line– Sunline SniperFC (12 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
