Dropshot Tricks For Summer Bass! New Baits And Rigging For Hot Weather!

The dropshot is more versatile than most angler's realize. From power shotting to finesse presentations, we're taking a deep dive into Summer dropshot fishing! If you believe it's just a finesse technique, you're missing a lot of amazing dropshot opportunities in the Summer! It's time to shift your mindset, explore new baits, and catch more fish!

In today's video Matt is covering the basics of dropshot fishing, including some of his key baits. Then he's showing how to adapt the technique to changing conditions, including heavy cover. The dropshot is far more versatile than we give it credit for and today Matt is taking the time to show us how to really dial it in.

Below you'll find links to all his favorite baits, hooks, weights, and accessories. We've also included links to his personal favorite dropshot rods and reels. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

TACTICALBASSIN GEAR...

•TacticalBassin Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

PADDLE TAIL WORMS...

•MissileBaits BombShot: https://bit.ly/2YYBipr

Colors: Goby Bite, Fishaliscious

•Big Bite Scentsation Smasher: https://bit.ly/2ZpCOCY

Colors: Perch Dinner, Smashed Goby, Bully

•Berkley Labs Flat Worm: https://bit.ly/4f3qxtm

Colors: Tactical, Oxblood Red Flake, Obsidian Black

STRAIGHT TAIL WORMS...

•MissileBaits 6" Magic Worm: https://bit.ly/3T7dHgB

Colors: Johns Juice, Blueback Secret, Watermelon Violet

•Berkley Lab Series Finesse Worm: https://bit.ly/3OYhSOr

Colors: Payload, Ember Jelly Fusion, Oxblood Red Flake

•Xzone Deception Worm: https://bit.ly/43YDE6x

Colors: Junebug, Dark Junebug, Green Pumpkin Blue

DICE BAITS...

•Zman Fuzzy Nuggetz: https://bit.ly/3KFn2Mv

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Green Pumpkin Goby, Electric Shad

•Xzone GBO (Non Salted): https://bit.ly/4xGrzmc

Colors: Green Pumpkin, 309, Smoke Black

DROPSHOT HOOKS (NOSE RIG)...

•Owner Mosquito Light Hook: https://bit.ly/2zQVKx3

Favorite Size: 2

•Owner Jungle Dropshot: https://bit.ly/4nRKl49

Favorite Size: 2

•Gamakatsu Super Tuned TWG Dropshot: https://bit.ly/4fSyAd9

Favorite Size: 1

•BKK Armor Point Dropshot: https://bit.ly/4jveyoy

Favorite Size: 1

DROPSHOT HOOKS (WEEDLESS)...

•Owner Cover Shot HD: https://bit.ly/36Gunbf

Size: 1/0 – 2/0

•BKK Dropshot Long Shank: https://bit.ly/3ZXXyiQ

Size: 1/0 – 2/0

DROPSHOT WEIGHTS...

•Xzone Tear Drop Weights: https://bit.ly/3HgdcMM

Size: 3/16 – 3/8 oz

•Xzone Tear Drop Tie On Weights: https://bit.ly/4exmYty

Size: 3/16 – 3/8 oz

•Xzone Cylinder Dropshot Weights: https://bit.ly/4xA9mXl

Size: 3/16 – 3/8 oz

DOBYNS DROPSHOT COMBO...

Rod– Dobyns Champion Extreme 741: https://bit.ly/29OVnDa

Model: 7'4" Light Fast

Reel– Shimano Vanquish 3000: https://bit.ly/4sAmR5X

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Seaguar Grand Max (6 lb): https://bit.ly/46eb98G

MEGABASS DROPSHOT COMBO...

Rod– Megabass Destroyer Evolution 6'3" Ultralight: https://bit.ly/4nxU53D

Model: Lycaon MS

Reel– Shimano Vanquish 2500: https://bit.ly/4sAmR5X

Line– Sunline Almight (13 lb): https://bit.ly/4flJrsg

Leader– Seaguar Grand Max (6 lb): https://bit.ly/46eb98G

G LOOMIS DROPSHOT COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis GLX 822 DSR: https://bit.ly/3Ifjbow

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

Line– Sufix 131 Braid (10 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF

Leader– Sunline Super FC (6 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

TOP 5 BAITS FOR POND FISHING!!!

Let's talk about pond fishing! Do you walk the bank, fish from a kayak, or tin boat?  If you fish small waters there are a few key baits that you need to know how to use. You can carry whole tackle boxes full of gear, but at the end of the day, one of these 5 baits is how you'll catch most of your fish.

If you've spent any time fishing ponds you know they're just as diverse as larger lakes. Some are shallow, others are deep. Some have clear water while others are muddy. Despite all these differences, there are key baits and colors that work in nearly every pond. These are the baits we trust when we're showing up to a new pond and need to see what kind of fish live there.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits (in the order they were discussed). We've included our favorite colors and sizes for each, along with some great budget-friendly rods and reels you can use to fish these baits effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each.

TACTICALBASSIN GEAR...

•TacticalBassin Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

TOPWATER...

•Berkley Swamp Lord Popping Frog: https://bit.ly/4dSmnkF

Color: MF Bluegill, Burnt Bone

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

Color: Juvy Gill

•Heddon Super Spook Jr: https://bit.ly/4vBB5EY

Color: Wounded Shad

SOFT JERKBAIT...

•Xzone Whiplash Shad: https://bit.ly/3IpMKQo

Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad

•Gamakatsu Nano Alpha Superline EWG: https://bit.ly/4bbBuDW

Size: 3/0

TEXAS RIG CREATURE...

•MissileBaits D stroyer: https://bit.ly/2QiTTrM

Colors: Super Bug, Green Pumpkin

•Xzone Tungsten Weight: https://bit.ly/3c28mks

Size: 3/16 oz

•Gamakatsu Nano Alpha Superline EWG: https://bit.ly/4bbBuDW

Size: 3/0

SHAKEY HEAD...

•Xzone Deception Worm: https://bit.ly/43YDE6x

Colors: Junebug, Green Pumpkin, Sprayed Grass

•Dirty Jigs Canterbury Shakey Head: https://bit.ly/2aFOs0V

Size: 3/16 oz

SWIMBAIT...

Bait– Xzone 4" Swammer: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Color: Tennessee Shad, Bluegill, Electric Shad

Hook– Owner Flashy Swimmer: https://bit.ly/2e8O4Y7

Size: 1/4 oz, 5/0 Hook

BUDGET TOPWATER COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick Eagle 7'1" Medium XFast: https://bit.ly/4b25LGh

Reel– Abu Garcia Max Pro: https://bit.ly/3QKCQOG

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

Leader– Sufix Advance (14 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

BUDGET SHAKEY HEAD COMBO...

Rod– Dobyns Fury 7' Medium Fast (703): https://bit.ly/2e7HZPF

Reel– Daiwa Fuego LT 2000: https://bit.ly/488CsQb

Line– Sunline Super FC (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BUDGET TEXAS RIG/SWIMBAIT COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Bass X 7'1" Medium Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/3A5CFSU

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

Line– Seaguar Red Label (15 lb): https://bit.ly/2LOVEwA

BUDGET FROG FISHING COMBO...

Rod– Dobyns Fury 7'3" Heavy+ (735): https://bit.ly/2bGvlVV

Reel– Abu Garcia Max Pro: https://bit.ly/3QKCQOG

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

LOWEST PRICE ALL AROUND COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Sellus 7' Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/4vm39vH

Reel– Shimano Caius: https://bit.ly/2O3Dvuw

Line– Seaguar Red Label (15 lb): https://bit.ly/2LOVEwA

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

Fishing The Most Overlooked Lure In Bass Fishing! ( Proof You Should Try It )

Jump in the boat with Matt for a wild, windy day on the water! He's targeting trophy Smallmouth Bass in crystal clear water, using one of the most overlooked baits in bas fishing. The spy bait might be the most under rated bait in fishing. Its ability to catch big fish in both clear and stained water is remarkable, and almost no one throws it.

There aren't many baits that are this good, that go unnoticed by the majority of anglers. From fan casting flats, to ledge fishing, to targeting schooling fish, the spy bait should have a place in your box! These baits don't look like much in the water, but you can see from the giant that Matt caught, big fish can't resist them.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear Matt used throughout the day. We've included his favorite sizes, colors, and rigging components, as well as the rod and reel combos he used to fish them effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

TACTICALBASSIN GEAR...

•TacticalBassin Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

SPY BAIT...

•Duo Realis Spinbait 80: https://bit.ly/3QE27YK

Color Used: Shiner

Other Great Colors: CL Dace, Ghost Wakasagi

SWIMBAIT...

•Dirty Jigs Tungsten Guppy: https://bit.ly/4nfOJtT

Size: 1/8 oz

•Yamamoto 2.7" Shibo Swimmer: https://bit.ly/4txT8vy

Color: Tennessee Shad

SPY BAIT COMBO...

Rod– Megabass Destroyer P5 Flyssa: https://bit.ly/3RmuKdN

Model: 7'6" Light+

Reel– Daiwa Luvias ST 2500: https://bit.ly/459jXLv

Line– Sunline Super FC (6 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

SWIMBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Dobyns Champion Extreme 7' Light Fast: https://bit.ly/29OVnDa

Model: 701

Reel– Shimano Vanquish 2500: https://bit.ly/4sAmR5X

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Seaguar Grand Max (10 lb): https://bit.ly/46eb98G

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

Summer Strolling Tricks! Everything You Need To Know! (Best Minnows, Heads, And Techniques)

Strolling a jig and minnow has taken bass fishing by storm! This exciting technique catches bass year round, but peaks in Summer. If you're not using a jig and minnow to catch bass in the heat, you're leaving a lot of fish behind! From baits, to rigging, to technique, Tim is covering all the details in today's video.

After several years, this technique continues to gain popularity. It began with the Deps Sakamata Shad but has blossomed into hundreds of new baits. Many of these baits have different actions and understanding how to harness those differences will put more fish in the boat. We have a handful of confidence baits, and today Tim is explaining how each model is best used.

Below you'll find links to the baits in the order they appear in the video. We've included our favorite colors for each baits, some of the most popular strolling heads, as well as some great rod and reel combos at different price points to help fish these baits effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

TACTICALBASSIN GEAR...

•TacticalBassin Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

THE BAITS...

•Deps Sakamata Shad: https://bit.ly/3QMt9yd

Colors: River Shad, Electric Shad, Smoke Pepper Clear

•Hog Farmer Stroll Shad: https://bit.ly/3ALs7OI

Colors: Green Shad, Electric Shad, Ghost Minnow

•Yamamoto Hinge Minnow: https://bit.ly/4hCOze1

Colors: Electric Shad, Natural Shad, Rainbow Shad

•Hog Farmer Spunk Shad: https://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Colors: Crystal Shad, Electric Shad, Ghost Minnow

•Crush City Freeloader: https://bit.ly/3QWwj4b

Colors: Shad, Green Shad, Gizzard Shad

•Zman Jerk Shadz: https://bit.ly/3yRocN0

Colors: The Deal, Bad Shad, Electric Shad

•Berkley Lab Series Minnow: https://bit.ly/4tPo3Dt

Colors: Silver Shiner, Threadfin, Highland Shad

FAVORITE STROLLING HEADS...

•Dirty Jigs Guppy Head: https://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

Favorite Sizes: 1/4 – 3/8 oz, 3/0 – 5/0 Hook

•Dirty Jigs Guppy HD Head: https://bit.ly/3WCfvSn

Favorite Sizes: 3/16 – 1/4 oz, 2/0 Hook

•Owner Range Roller: https://bit.ly/42cqaUR

Favorite Size: 1/32 – 3/32 oz

•Missile Baits Eye Roll: https://bit.ly/3JiR3BP

Favorite Sizes: 1/4 – 3/8 oz

ACCESSORIES...

•FishCo Wingman: https://bit.ly/4yhpWvh

HIGH END FINESSE MINNOW COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Poison Adrena 6'10" Med+ Extra Fast: https://bit.ly/4c0fQmq

Reel– Shimano Exsence 2500: https://bit.ly/4oBLYnM

Line– Sunline Almight Braid (16 lb): https://bit.ly/4flJrsg

Leader– Seaguar Grand Max (10 lb): https://bit.ly/46eb98G

SHIMANO STROLLING COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 6'10" MHSB: https://bit.ly/2osaj3q

Model: 6'10" Medium Heavy Extra Fast

Reel– Shimano Vanford 2500 HG: https://bit.ly/3WAPNO1

Line– Seaguar PEX8 (21 lb): https://bit.ly/3UEhhl2

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (12 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

DAIWA STROLLING COMBO...

Rod– Daiwa Power Scope: https://bit.ly/3FGPr2H

Model: 6'8" Medium Heavy Regular

Reel– Daiwa Fuego LT 2500: https://bit.ly/2yDmdtQ

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

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

BUDGET STROLLING COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick Eagle 7' Medium Light: https://bit.ly/3Lo1gKC

Reel– Abu Garcia Max Elite 2500: https://bit.ly/4fa4vUo

Line– Power Pro Braid (15 lb): https://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader– Sufix Advance (10 lb): https://bit.ly/3cjHwJL

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