Top 5 Baits For August Bass Fishing!
August may be HOT but so is the FISHING!! Today we're showing you the best baits to catch fish all 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 when bass fishing! 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 to shine!
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.
TOPWATER...
•Rapala PXR Jowler 127: https://bit.ly/3A3HDVs
Colors: Mat Shad, Silver Flitter Shad
•Evergreen SB 105: https://bit.ly/2zIkqUH
Colors: Full Metal, American Shad, Blueback Herring
•Giant Dog X: https://bit.ly/2yU84eE
Colors: Spotlight Shad, Juvy Gill
•Berkley Swamp Lord: https://bit.ly/3MAFQum
Colors: MF Bluegill, Green Pumpkin, Maverick
•Jackall Kaera: https://bit.ly/2Fz6SA3
Colors: Glitter Bluegill, Glitter Hasu
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
•Megabass Sling Shad: https://bit.ly/41tgaaT
Colors: G Bluegill, Wakasagi
Favorite Hook– Gamakatsu Superline Wide Gap Hook: https://bit.ly/4bbBuDW
Size: 3/0 – 4/0
Swivel Hook– VMC Redline Swivel Hook: https://bit.ly/4x0ME9z
Size: 3/0 – 4/0
UNDERSPINS...
•BKK Titan Diver: https://bit.ly/3kzagCo
Favorite Sizes: 4/0
•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 4.75" 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
•Nomad DTrak 65: https://bit.ly/4a5wAYX
Colors: Natural Threadfin, Tennessee 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 BAITS...
•Missile Baits Baby D Stroyer: https://bit.ly/2QiTTrM
Colors: Super Bug, Candy Bug
•Tactical Tungsten Worm Weight: https://bit.ly/4x3Npij
Size: 1/4 oz
•BKK Offset Worm HD: https://bit.ly/4lcHa6U
Size: 3/0
PITCHING JIG...
•Dirty Jigs Pitchin Jig (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2amL3of
Color: The Go To, Green Pumpkin Craw
•Xzone 4" Muscle Back Craw: https://bit.ly/43DZXOQ
Colors: Green Pumpkin Black
POWER SHOT...
•MissileBaits 6" Magic Worm: https://bit.ly/3T7dHgB
Colors: Junebug Dream, Blue Back Secret
•Berkley 6" Lab Series Worm: https://bit.ly/3OYhSOr
Colors: Payload, Oxblood Red Flake
•Owner Covershot HD: https://bit.ly/36Gunbf
Size: 2/0
•Xzone Tungsten Dropshot Weight: https://bit.ly/40NDHjT
Size: 1/4 oz
TIM'S 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
BUDGET TOPWATER COMBO...
Rod– Fenwick HMG 6'8" Medium Mod Fast: https://bit.ly/4epUFz1
Reel– Daiwa Fuego CT: https://bit.ly/35hugfH
Line– Power Pro Moss Green (30 lb): https://bit.ly/2aFg46b
Leader– Sufix Advance Mono (12 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix
TIM'S POWER SHOT COMBO...
Rod– Fenwick World Class 6'10" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/3qbGEya
Reel– Abu Garcia Zenon MG–X: https://bit.ly/4dv7WT0
Line– Sufix 131 Braid (30 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF
Leader– Sunline Saltimate 16 lb: https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2
ALL AROUND COMBO...
Rod– St. Croix Legend X2 7'1" Med Hvy XFast: https://bit.ly/3IOSXcJ
Reel– Shimano Metanium MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB
Line– Sufix 832 Braid (40 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji
Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (20 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi
BUDGET ALL AROUND COMBO...
Rod– Dobyns Maverick 7'3" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/3ncP1nX
Reel– Shimano SLX XT 150: https://bit.ly/2BRTYL8
Line– Power Pro Moss Green (40 lb): https://bit.ly/2aFg46b
Leader– Seaguar Pounce Fluoro (15 lb): https://bit.ly/4fG9v3f
WANT TACTICALBASSIN GEAR??
•TacticalBassin Apparel and Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z
•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz
