Top 5 Baits For August Bass Fishing!
August is HOT but so is the fishing!! We're going to show you the best baits to catch fish throughout the month! Whether you're fishing a murky lake, a fishery full of grass, or a clear highland reservoir, there are baits here to help you succeed! Bass are predictable on hot days and become very easy to catch, so get out there and have some fun!
Heat is your friend! We've already done several videos talking about how bass position in the heat and how to predict their movements. Once you understand that positioning, all you need to do is fish these key lures with confidence. Summer fishing can be amazing and this is your year!
Below you'll find links to the exact baits discussed in the video. We've listed them in the order they appear in the video and have included all the rigging components needed to fish them effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.
FROGS...
•Spro Bronzeye 65: https://bit.ly/2sz9Qje
Colors: White Black, Navy Seal, Killer Gill
•Jackall Kaera: https://bit.ly/2Fz6SA3
Colors: Glitter Bluegill, Glitter Hasu
TOPWATER...
•Rapala PXR Jowler: https://bit.ly/3A3HDVs
Colors: Black Back Shad, Broken Bone
•Evergreen SB 105: https://bit.ly/2zIkqUH
Colors: Full Metal, Half Mirror Wakasagi
•Megabass Giant Dog X: https://bit.ly/2yU84eE
Colors: HT Ito Tennessee Shad, Bone Python, Spotlight Shad
SOFT JERKBAIT...
•Zoom Super Fluke: https://bit.ly/2aqys0H
Colors: Smokin Shad, Albino
•Xzone Whiplash Shad: https://bit.ly/3IpMKQo
Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad
•Gamakatsu Superline Wide Gap Hook: https://bit.ly/4bbBuDW
Size: 4/0
NOSE HOOKS COMPONENTS...
Hook– Gamakatsu Finesse Wide Gap: https://bit.ly/2aKGmHM
Size: 1/0
Spring– Owner CPS Spring: https://bit.ly/2b2YgDf
Size: Medium
Keeper– Gamakatsu Silicone Stopper: https://bit.ly/3Nrrtqs
Size: XXL
WEEDLESS UNDERSPIN...
•Owner Flashy Swimmer: https://bit.ly/2e8O4Y7
Size: 5/0, 1/4 oz
•Xzone 4.75" Swammer: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q
Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad
MINI UNDERSPIN...
•Dirty Jigs Tactical Mini Underspin: https://bit.ly/3JOd8UY
Size: 1/4 oz
•Rapala Crush City 3" Mayor: https://bit.ly/43Uhyli
Colors: Albino Shad, Shad
•Xzone 2.75" Swammer: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q
Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad
CRANKBAITS...
•Rapala DT 16: https://bit.ly/42ITxNr
Colors: Blueback Herring, Helsinki Shad
•River2Sea Tactical DD 75: https://bit.ly/37dclbX
Colors: Summer Minnow, Chartreuse Blue, Metallic Shad
CRANKBAIT HOOK UPGRADE...
•Owner ST-35 Trebles: https://bit.ly/2g8uCMj
Size: 2
•Owner Hyperwire Split Rings: https://bit.ly/2v8ArBX
Size: 3
CREATURE BAIT...
•Missile Baits Baby D Stroyer: https://bit.ly/2QiTTrM
Colors: Super Bug, Candy Bug
•Xzone Tungsten Worm Weight: https://bit.ly/3c28mks
Size: 3/16 oz
•Gamakatsu Superline Round Bend: https://bit.ly/4l2QhGL
Size: 3/0
DROPSHOT...
•MissileBaits 6" Magic Worm: https://bit.ly/3T7dHgB
Colors: Junebug Dream, Blue Back Secret
•Owner Covershot HD: https://bit.ly/36Gunbf
Size: 2/0
•Xzone Tungsten Dropshot Weight: https://bit.ly/40NDHjT
Size: 1/4 oz
TIM'S HEAVY COVER DROPSHOT COMBO...
Rod– Abu Garcia Zenon 7'1" Medium: https://bit.ly/43y32RU
Reel– Abu Garcia Zenon MG-X: https://bit.ly/3C7KTAd
Line– Sufix 832 Braid (30 lb): https://bit.ly/3vbtuDw
Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (12 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi
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
BUDGET SOFT JERKBAIT COMBO...
Rod– St. Croix Bass X 7'1" Medium Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/2r0xWAs
Reel– Shimano SLX 150 XT (HG): https://bit.ly/2BRTYL8
Line– Sunline FC (15 lb): https://bit.ly/2h4LNjm
BUDGET CRANKBAIT COMBO...
Rod– Fenwick Eagle 7'5" Medium Heavy Moderate: https://bit.ly/3VLYWTC
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
