3 Tips For The Fall Topwater Bite! ( Tips For The Final Topwater Bite Of The Year )

Fall is topwater time! These tricks will make a huge difference in your Fall fishing! If you like throwing topwater, you already know that subtle changes can make a huge difference in how many bass you catch. Today, Tim is giving some quick tips that have helped him take his Fall topwater fishing to the next level.

From size, to cadence, to retrieve style, Tim is giving a ton of great information in this video! Consistently catching topwater fish requires constant adaptation. Tim keeps a topwater rod on deck more than any other angler we've met, he is the king of adapting to changing conditions and still finding that surface bite.

Below you'll find links to all the baits he talked about throughout the video, as well as some of the key rod and reel combos for fishing 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: https://bit.ly/38YpPIz

STRAIGHT RETRIEVE BAITS...

•River2Sea Whopper Plopper: https://bit.ly/2bsPbQV

Sizes: 90, 110

Colors: Munky Butt, Phantom Shad

•Berkley Choppo 90: https://bit.ly/3FbquM9

Colors: Black/Chrome, MF Bluegill

WALKING BAITS...

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

Colors: Spotlight Shad, Bone Python, Juvy Gill

•Megabass Dogmax: https://bit.ly/4wowh6Z

Color: AL Spotlight Shad, Bone Python

•Evergreen Shower Blows SB: https://bit.ly/2zIkqUH

Sizes: 105, 125, 150

Colors: Full Metal, American Shad, Blueback Herring

•Rapala PXR Jowler 127: https://bit.ly/3A3HDVs

Colors: Mat Shad, Silver Flitter Shad, Chrome

TREBLE HOOK UPGRADES...

•Gamakatsu Feathered Treble: https://bit.ly/2Ii4IXO

Size: 4 – 6

•BKK Straight Shank Treble 21SS: https://bit.ly/4o9LVza

Size: 2 – 8

•Owner Hyperwire Split Ring: https://bit.ly/2aTH3f1

Size: 2 – 3

FOLLOW UP BAIT...

Bait– Yamamoto 5" Senko: https://bit.ly/2axAmNS

Color: Tactical Shad

Hook– Owner Sniper Finesse (Size 1): https://bit.ly/2zXirRH

Band– VMC Crossover Band: https://bit.ly/3w0NYdz

LARGE 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

FINESSE 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

TIM'S 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

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

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

Fall Bass Fishing: How To Find Fish In A New Lake (3 Baits To Catch Them)

Jump in the boat with Matt as he explores a brand new lake! Watch how he chooses specific baits to cover water, target big fish, and fact check his experiences. Finding bass in a lake shouldn't be intimidating. See how easy it is, so you know that you can do this too.

The day begins with a Chatterbait. This gives Matt the option to cover water quickly around grass, wood, and other debris. Once he has a sense that most of the fish are smaller, he switches to a swimbait. Off camera, Matt spent 45 minutes with the swimbait, had 2 bites, then caught the fish you see. Next he switched to the jig and slowed down. If bigger fish were present, this bait is likely to find them. Exploring water is all about efficiency, and staying on task. Find the fish, cover water, find bigger fish, make an assessment of the lake.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear Matt used throughout the day. From the chatterbait and jig trailers, to the color of the swimbait, it's all included. We've included Matt's rod and reel combos, as well as a couple great budget options. 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: https://bit.ly/38YpPIz

CHATTERBAIT...

•Zman Tungsten Evo Elite (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3YkW2Hd

Color: Bama Bream

•Hog Farmer 4.5" Spunk Shad: https://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Color: TW Sunfish Magic

•Zman 4.5" ChatterShad: https://bit.ly/4jPaGOX

Color: Baby Gill

SWIMBAIT...

•Zman 6" Swag LT: https://bit.ly/3Kpz6l3

Color: Threadfin Shad

PITCHING JIG...

•Dirty Jigs 1/2 oz Pitchin' Jig: https://bit.ly/2amL3of

Color: The Go To

•Berkley 4" Chigger Craw: https://bit.ly/4xDR5al

Color: Green Pumpkin

•Xzone 4" Muscle Back Craw: https://bit.ly/43DZXOQ

Color: Green Pumpkin

MATT'S JIG COMBO...

Rod– Dobyns Xtasy 755C: https://bit.ly/36fIHCg

Model: 7'5" Mag Heavy

Reel– Shimano Metanium MGL: https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (50 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Sufix Advance Mono (20 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

BUDGET JIG COMBO...

Rod– Dobyns Maverick 735C: https://bit.ly/3ncP1nX

Model: 7'3" Heavy +

Reel– Shimano SLX A (HG): https://bit.ly/3ZWPeho

Line- Sunline SniperFC (16 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

MATT'S CHATTERBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick World Class 7'1" Med Hvy: https://bit.ly/3qbGEya

Reel– Abu Garcia Zenon X: https://bit.ly/4klsOju

Line– Seaguar Smackdown Braid (30 lb): https://bit.ly/43KGHQH

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (15 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

BUDGET CHATTERBAIT COMBO...

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

Reel– Abu Garcia Max5 Pro: https://bit.ly/4pGZ4Az

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

MATT'S SWIMBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Poison Ultima 7'4" Med Hvy: https://bit.ly/3OfNBGe

Reel– Shimano Metanium DC 70 A: https://bit.ly/2qrSZvs

Line– Sunline SniperFC (20 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

Catch More Bass In Early Fall With These 3 Quick Tips!

Fall bass fishing is amazing! Some of the best fishing of the year happens during the Fall cool down and most anglers miss it! Bass are focused on baitfish and the fishing can be incredible! Whether you're an old school angler who likes to relax, or a modern fisherman using the hottest new electronics, there are great opportunities for you to catch more fish.

We use a combination of visual keys and electronics advantages this time of year to maximize our time on the water. Watching for baitfish, schooling activity, and birds, can all lead to amazing opportunities. Conversely, using side imaging and forward facing sonar to quickly locate fish around open water baitfish schools is an incredible opportunity to catch fish quickly. Don't pigeon hole yourself this time of year, as both of these methods can lead to more fish catches.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear Tim discussed in the video. We've included the exact baits and colors, as well as some great rod and reel combos to help you fish these baits effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

CHROME TOPWATER...

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

Colors: Spotlight Shad

•Berkley Choppo 90: https://bit.ly/3FbquM9

Colors: Black/Chrome

SPINNERBAIT...

•Nichols Shattered Glass Spinnerbait: https://bit.ly/3udIU7d

Colors: Silver, Green Crystal

CHATTERBAITS...

•Zman Elite Evo Tungsten Chatterbait (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3YkW2Hd

Color: Electric Shad, Bama Bream

•ZMan 4.5" Chattershad: https://bit.ly/4jPaGOX

Color: Electric Shad

CRANKBAITS...

•Megabass Blowly: https://bit.ly/3RNQZxL

Colors: Kasumi Ito, GG Wakasagi

•River2Sea Tactical DD 75: https://bit.ly/37dclbX

Colors: True Shad, Ghost Minnow, Mirrored Minnow

JERKBAITS...

•Duo Realis 100 SP: https://bit.ly/45LDkf7

Natural: Ghost Minnow, Morning Dawn

•Megabass Vision 110 +1: https://bit.ly/2iGYOCX

Colors: Mat Shad, Elegy Bone

UNDERSPINS...

•Dirty Jigs Tactical Mini Finesse Underspin: https://bit.ly/3JOd8UY

Sizes: 1/8 oz – 3/8 oz

•Dirty Jigs Tactical Underspin Series: https://bit.ly/4bKgVQf

Sizes: 3/8 – 3/4 oz

•Xzone Swammer Swimbait: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad

SPY BAIT...

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

Colors: Ghost M Shad, Riverbait, Wakasagi

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

BUDGET CRANKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Black Bass 7'4" Med Hvy Mod: https://bit.ly/41ntbDB

Reel– Seviin GF (7.3:1): https://bit.ly/3qa2SQZ

Line- Sunline SniperFC (12 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BUDGET JERKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano SLX A 6'10" Medium: https://bit.ly/2L3wppO

Reel– Shimano SLX 70 MGL: https://bit.ly/3gIUCgJ

Line– Sunline FC (12 lb): https://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

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

Early Fall Jerkbait Fishing For Bass! ( Tips, Tricks, Colors, and Hook Upgrades )

It's time to fish your jerkbaits again! The early Fall transition is here, and bass are focusing on baitfish. Jerkbaits are a great way to trigger these bass into biting and today we're going to show you how to do it. If you've ever wanted to experience a wide open jerk bait bite like you've heard other anglers talk about, these are the tricks you need to know!

When it comes to jerkbaits, subtle differences are key. Each bait is unique, and understanding their differences will set you up for success on the water. We've broken the baits into 4 key categories today, and show you exactly how and when to select each bait.

Below you'll find links to the baits and equipment Matt discussed in the video. We've included our best "Natural" colors, as well as our best "Bold" colors for each bait. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

IF YOU COULD ONLY HAVE ONE...

•Megabass Vision 110: https://bit.ly/3tw8Cpz

Color: Mat Shad, Mat Tennesse Shad

MEGABASS JERKBAITS...

•Megabass Vision 110 Shallow Runner: https://bit.ly/3VkJBrU

Natural: Kasumi Ito, HT-ITO Tennessee Shad

Bold: Ito Kinari, Elegy Bone 2

•Megabass Vision 110: https://bit.ly/3tw8Cpz

Natural: Mat Shad, Killer Kawaguchi

Bold: Elegy Bone, Western Clown, Mat Skeleton Shad

•Megabass Vision 110 Jr: https://bit.ly/2OeAFBf

Natural: Mat Shad, Tennessee Shad

Bold: Elegy Bone, Table Rock SP

•Megabass Vision 110+1 Jr: https://bit.ly/2LnK389

Natural: Mat Shad, Kasumi Ito

Bold: Mat Pro Blue Chart, MG Western Clown

•Megabass Vision 110+2 Jr: https://bit.ly/4cZ29q7

Natural: Mat Shad, Tennessee Shad 2

Bold: TLC, Elegy Bone

AGGRESSIVE JERKBAITS...

•Duo Realis 100SP: https://bit.ly/45LDkf7

Natural: Ghost Minnow, Morning Dawn

Bold: Neo Pearl, AM Edge

•Duo Realis 85SP: https://bit.ly/4xyRU4z

Natural: Ghost Minnow, Prism Smelt

Bold: Neo Pearl

•Jackall Rerange 95: https://bit.ly/3JCi7f6

Natural: Ghost Wakasagi, Blue Pearl Shad

Bold: Secret Shad 2, Matte Pearl White

OVERSIZED JERKBAITS…

•Megabass 110 Max LBO: https://bit.ly/3dfhL9y

Natural: Tennessee Shad, MB Gizzard

Bold: Elegy Bone, French Pearl OB

•Duo Realis 160 SP: https://bit.ly/4g50m4l

Natural: Ghost Minnow, Morning Dawn

Bold: Neo Pearl

BFS JERKBAITS...

•Duo Realis 77SP: https://bit.ly/4qlrAZl

Natural: Prism Gill, Half Mirror Ayu

Bold: Neo Pearl

•Duo Realis Rozante 63 SP: https://bit.ly/3EFMLOY

Natural: Ghost Minnow, All Bait

Bold: Neo Pearl

•Megabass X80 Jr BFS: https://bit.ly/3KFaLoz

Natural: GP Invisible Wakasagi, ITO Tennessee Shad

Bold: Elegy Bone, Hachiro Reaction

•Daiwa TD Minnow 75mm: https://bit.ly/3zfelTX

Natural: Ghost Ayu, Wakasagi

Bold: Bone

•Duo Realis Rozante 63 MR: https://bit.ly/45UaNDb

Natural: Komochi Wakasagi, Morning Mist

Bold: Ghost Chart, Prism Clown

•Duo Realis Rozante 57 MR: https://bit.ly/3YurtNa

Natural: Ghost Wakasagi, Wakasagi

Bold: Chart Gill Halo

MEGABASS VISION 110 HOOK UPGRADES...

Split Ring Replacement– Owner Hyperwire Black (Size 2): http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX

110 Replacement Hook– Gamakatsu Finesse Nano Treble (Size 5): http://bit.ly/2dWWAut

110 Junior Replacement Hook– Gamakatsu 1X Black (Size 8): https://bit.ly/3oSXVXp

DUO REALIS HOOK UPGRADES…

Split Ring Replacement– Owner Hyperwire Black (Size 1– 3): http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX

SP Jerkbait Hook Upgrade: https://bit.ly/4637glA

100SP – Size #5

85SP – Size #6

77SP – Size #8

Rozante Hook Upgrade: https://bit.ly/2cWpeyw

63SP, 63MR, 57MR – #10

JERKBAIT STORAGE BOX...

•Plano EDGE Professional 3700 Thin: https://bit.ly/2VX5eAL

EXPRIDE JERKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 6'10" Medium Mod Fast: https://bit.ly/32IrXqE

Reel– Shimano Curado 70 MGL: https://bit.ly/2apmDJt

Line– Sunline SniperFC 10 lb: https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

MEGABASS P5 COMBO...

Rod– Megabass P5 Destroyer: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

Model: Oneten Stick

Reel– Shimano Aldebaran MGL HG: https://bit.ly/2uQ4oH8

Line– Seaguar InvizX (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2oVsG2Y

MEGABASS EVOLUZION COMBO...

Rod– Megabass Destroyer Evoluzion: https://bit.ly/4oXDY0A

Model: Oneten Stick Evolution

Reel– Shimano Aldebaran MGL HG: https://bit.ly/2uQ4oH8

Line– Seaguar Tatsu (10 lb): https://bit.ly/4lN1MBm

BFS JERKBAIT COMBO…

Rod– Dobyns Sierra Ultra Finesse 691: https://bit.ly/3C4PWgc

Model: 6’9” Light Fast

Reel– Shimano Curado BFS: https://bit.ly/2QGRVF2

Line– Daiwa Hidden FC (7 lb): https://bit.ly/3ILKXH0

BUDGET BFS JERKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Cashion Element Z2 6'10" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/48w69eC

Reel– Abu Garcia Revo X BFS: https://bit.ly/4flqwi3

Line– Daiwa Hidden FC (7 lb): https://bit.ly/3ILKXH0

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

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

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

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