How To Find BIG Bass In A New Lake! ( Summer Edition )

We're exploring a new lake during the hottest part of the year, jump in the boat as we figure it out! Matt uses a combination of new fishing (Urchins and Minnows), traditional fishing (Jigs And Worms), and BFS Fishing (Karashi, and Micro Glide Baits) to dial in a new lake. Let's go fishing!

Going in to the day Matt's plan was to split his time between shallow and deep. As it turns out, that plan was spot on. He caught fish from the surface out to 40+ feet of water. While the largest bass of the day came from 25' of water on the edge of a grass line, the majority of his bites were in less than 10' of water around cover, including a bunch of topwater bites.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear Matt used throughout the day. We've included his exact colors, terminal tackle, as well as some of his key rod and reel combos. 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

TOPWATER...

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

Color: Juvy Gill

Nose Split Ring– Owner Hyperwire #3: https://bit.ly/2v8ArBX

•Berkley Swamp Lord Frog: https://bit.ly/3MAFQum

Color: Maverick

BFS BAITS...

•Baitsanity BFS Bluegill: https://bit.ly/452CYj3

Color: Bluegill

•Megabass Karashi: https://bit.ly/3LwMGS7

Color: Glitz Shad

•Baitsanity BFS Shad: https://bit.ly/4x2bnuk

Color: Bone

•Bucca Brand 2.5" Trick Shad: https://bit.ly/4blc761

Color: Matte Shad

SHAKY HEAD...

•Xzone 6" Deception Worm: https://bit.ly/43YDE6x

Color: Green Pumpkin Blue

•MissileBaits Warlock Head: https://bit.ly/4bg8DyC

Size: 1/4 oz

PITCHIN JIG...

•Dirty Jigs Compact Pitchin Jig: https://bit.ly/2hAIyCV

Color: Alabama Craw

•Xzone 3.25" Muscle Back Craw: https://bit.ly/43DZXOQ

Color: Green Pumpkin Black

URCHIN...

•Tiemco Harinezume Elastomer Creature: https://bit.ly/4yX6YL5

Color: Green Pumpkin

•Zman Texas Eye Jighead (3/0): https://bit.ly/45zbxgP

Size: 1/8 oz

SHAKY HEAD COMBO...

Rod– Dobyns Xtasy 723C: https://bit.ly/36fIHCg

Model… 7'2" Medium Heavy

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

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (30 lb): https://bit.ly/3vbtuDw

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

KARASHI COMBO...

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

Model: Expada

Reel– Abu Garcia Zenon MG LTX BFS: https://bit.ly/4aSBckW

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

JIG COMBO...

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

Reel– Daiwa Kage SV 150: https://bit.ly/3JEBep4

Line– Seaguar Smackdown Braid (40 lb): https://bit.ly/43KGHQH

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

URCHIN COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick Elite 7'1" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/3MyC6tb

Reel– Bates Salty Hundo 100: https://bit.ly/4ueBBcj

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro Braid (40 lb): https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Sunline Saltimate Shock Leader (20 lb): https://bit.ly/2O4UElB

BFS GLIDE 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– Sunline SniperFC (7 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

Don't Make These 3 Late Summer Fishing Mistakes!

These three mistakes will wreck your fishing as we head into the Fall transition! If you want to catch more fish as Summer comes to an end, you need to avoid these mistakes at all costs. If you don't want to struggle this Fall, we can show you what to watch out for, and how to turn this into one of your favorite times of year!

Late Summer can be a difficult time to fish. Most anglers react by slowing down and fishing places where they've been successful in the past. While that seems wise on the surface, it's the first major mistake.

THE 3 MISTAKES

1) Continuing Summer Patterns: This is the worst decision you can make as your patterns begin to slow down. Focus your time on new patterns, in new places, as you search for active fish.

2) Fishing Slowly On Familiar Spots: Its Time To Speed Up and focus your attention on fast moving baits. If a spot isn't producing, move to the next. Keep your eyes peeled for clues that will lead you to an active pattern.

3) Fishing Confidence Baits: Its Time To Fish The Extremes. Focus your attention on smaller profiles, imitating juvenile baitfish to get more bites. Conversely, focus on larger profiles (swimbaits and glide baits) to target bigger bass that are looking for large meal.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits we use this time of year. We've even included some great budget 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.

TACTICALBASSIN GEAR...

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

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

CHATTERBAIT...

•Zman Evo Elite Mini Max: https://bit.ly/3EahpTT

Color: Electric Shad, Bama Bream

•Hog Farmer 3.5" Spunk Shad: https://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Color: Electric Shad, TW Sunfish Magic

SWIM JIG...

•Dirty Jigs Compact Swim Jig: https://bit.ly/43OSFY1

Color: Tactical Shad

•ZMan Minnowz Swimbait: https://bit.ly/4oEsHC6

Colors: Bad Shad, Smokey Shad

UNDERSPINS...

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

Size: 1/4 oz

•Xzone 3.5" Swammer: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

FROG...

•Jackall Kaera: https://bit.ly/2Fz6SA3

Colors: Glitter Hasu, Glitter Gill

•Berkley Swamp Lord Jr: https://bit.ly/4wT9gZT

Colors: Maverick, MF Bluegill

JIG...

•Dirty Jigs Compact Pitchin Jig (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2hAIyCV

Colors: Supermatt Brown, The Go To

•Xzone 3.25" Muscle Back Craw: https://bit.ly/43DZXOQ

Colors: Green Pumpkin Black

GLIDE BAITS...

•Bucca Brand 6" Trick Shad: https://bit.ly/4hFD5Go

Colors: Matte Shad, Threadfintastic

•Berkley 8" Chop Block: https://bit.ly/44MelaG

Colors: Shad, Chrome Gizzard

TOPWATER...

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

Colors: Mat Shad, Silver Flitter Shad

•Duo Realis Pencil 110 Silent: https://bit.ly/3TdJIoL

Colors: Chrome Tiger, UV Silver Slash B

BUDGET TOPWATER COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Bass X 7'1" Medium Fast: https://bit.ly/2r0xWAs

Reel– Daiwa Fuego CT: https://bit.ly/35hugfH

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

Leader– Sufix Advance (15 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

BUDGET CHATTERBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Cashion Element 7'1" Medium Heavy Mod Fast: https://bit.ly/48w69eC

Reel– Daiwa Aird 80 Casting Reel: https://bit.ly/46up5Mx

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

BUDGET GLIDE BAIT COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick HMG 7'8" Medium Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/3AyrAiW

Reel– Abu Garcia Revo SX LP: https://bit.ly/40nsz0i

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (65 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Sunline Saltimate Shock (25 lb): https://bit.ly/2O4UElB

BUDGET "DO ALL" 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

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

Buzzbait Fishing For Bass! ( Everything You Need To Know - Beginner To Advanced )

Let's dive into the world of buzzbait fishing! Today we're beginning with the basics of shape, sound, and bait color, before advancing to advanced details on retrieve speeds, trailer combinations, and stall rates. And of course, this video couldn't be complete without a dive into buzz bait applications in both day and night fishing situations.

The buzzbait is a great tool for targeting bass as we transition into early Fall. Its ability to imitate baitfish and trigger a feed response in bass is nearly unmatched. Pay close attention to Matt's details about how he adapts size, color, and sound, to get consistent bites.

Below you'll find links to all the baits discussed in the video. We've included our favorite sizes and colors for each, as well as some great 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: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

FULL SIZE BUZZBAITS...

Head Knocker– Nichols Reflex Buzz: https://bit.ly/2t7Q3qD

Size: 1/2 oz

Colors: Black Plague, Blue Shad

Standard– War Eagle Buzz: https://bit.ly/4fAYNuS

Size: 1/2 oz

Colors: Black, Mouse

SKIRTLESS BUZZBAITS...

•Dirty Jigs Pro Buzz: https://bit.ly/2cWI6if

Size: 1/2 oz

Colors: Black, Red, Silver

•MissileBaits Buzz Wagon: https://bit.ly/4wnejBo

Size: 1/2 oz

Colors: Black, Silver

•Brazalo Wee Whacker: https://bit.ly/4mI6v9D

Size: 3/16 oz

Colors: Black, Silver

FINESSE BUZZBAIT...

•Jackall Dera Buzz: https://bit.ly/3pFyzhp

Size: 1/4 oz

Colors: Black Blue Chart, HM Bluegill

UNIQUE BUZZBAITS...

•D&M Easy Roller Buzz: https://bit.ly/2SCqcmj

Size: 1/2 oz

Colors: Red Bug, Night Stalker, White Shad

•D&M Double Hammer Buzz: https://bit.ly/29W2t9z

Size: 1/2 oz

Colors: Black Widow, Night Stalker, White Shad

SWIMBAIT TRAILERS...

•Nomad 4" Live Ops Dozer: https://bit.ly/4cciSpA

Colors: Astro, Pearl White, Sandy Pearl

•Crush City 3.5" Mayor: https://bit.ly/43Uhyli

Colors: Electric Shad, Gizzard Shad, Shad

•Xzone 4.75" Swammer: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad, Sexy Shad

TRAILER HOOKS...

•Gamakatsu SP Trailer Hook: https://bit.ly/2IGCfg1

Size: 3/0

•Gamakatsu Siwash Hook: https://bit.ly/4fEnbM6

Size: 4/0

•Owner Stinger Siwash Hook: https://bit.ly/4fCKgi6

Size: 5/0

HIGH END BUZZBAIT COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Legend X2 7'4" Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/3IOSXcJ

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

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro Braid (50 lb): https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

MID PRICED BUZZBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick Elite 7'5" Medium Heavy X Fast: https://bit.ly/3MyC6tb

Reel– Abu Garcia Revo SX Voltiq: https://bit.ly/493t4Qq

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

DOWNSIZED BUZZBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Dobyns Kaden 743 7'4" Med Heavy: https://bit.ly/4lX6u1q

Reel– Shimano Curado 150 DC: https://bit.ly/4gXpI6x

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

BUDGET BUZZBAIT COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Bass X 7'4" Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/3A5CFSU

Reel– Daiwa Tatula X (8.1:1) : https://bit.ly/3IPdYDV

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

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

Tricks To Catch Bass In Hot August Heat! ( Reservoir Bass Fishing )

It's the HOTTEST day of the year and we're going fishing! Jump in the boat with Tim as he launches before daylight and dials in a fun day of bass fishing, despite the heat! Summer bass fishing can be really fun if you understand fish movements and how they position throughout the day. What works in the morning probably won't work midday, but that's half of the fun!

Tim starts the day fishing shallow points. He employs a combination of topwater and a finesse jig to catch fish in low light. As the sun gets higher the fish start moving offshore and suspending in open water. Tim uses an Urchin, a dropshot, and a spoon to coax the stubborn midday fish into biting as well. Ultimately, the weather chases Tim off the water, but not before he's caught Smallmouth, Largemouth, AND Spotted bass!

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

THE TOPWATER...

•Evergreen Shower Blows SB 105: https://bit.ly/2zIkqUH

Color: Full Metal

THE SPOON...

•War Eagle Jigging Spoon (3/4 oz): https://bit.ly/2H9dJV1

Color: Candy Shad

THE JIG...

•Yamamoto 2.5" Hula Grub: https://bit.ly/497jz1m

Color: Green Pump Purple Copper

•VMC Finesse Football: https://bit.ly/3CZ1cQK

Size: 3/8 oz

THE DROPSHOT...

•Yamamoto Uni Urchin: https://bit.ly/4q359Hp

Color: Baby Bass

•Gamakatsu Finesse Wide Gap: https://bit.ly/2aKGmHM

Size: 1/0

•Cast Again Tackle Frag Weight: https://bit.ly/4qxAfbm

Size: 1/4 oz

THE URCHIN...

•Tiemco Harinezume Elastomer (88MM): https://bit.ly/4yX6YL5

Favorite Colors: Loco Beetle

•BKK Armor Point Offset HD: https://bit.ly/4lcHa6U

Size: 3/0

•Nako Tungsten Free Rig Weight: https://bit.ly/4xM7p9t

Size: 1/4 oz

•VMC Sinker Stop: https://bit.ly/38XLQd4

Size: Large

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

JIG COMBO...

Rod– Abu Garcia Zenon 7' Medium: https://bit.ly/43y32RU

Reel– Abu Garcia Zenon MG–LTX: https://bit.ly/40ltb6s

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

Leader– Seaguar Grand Max (12 lb): https://bit.ly/46eb98G

DROPSHOT COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis NRX+ 822S DSR: https://bit.ly/3XrALtj

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

Line– Sunline Almight Braid (18 lb): https://bit.ly/4flJrsg

Leader– Sunline SniperFC (6 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

TIEMCO URCHIN COMBO...

Rod– Dobyns Xtasy 6'10" Med Hvy: https://bit.ly/47EvHYz

Model: DRX610-3C-SH

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

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (30 lb): https://bit.ly/3vbtuDw

Leader– Sufix Advance Mono (15 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

SPOON COMBO...

Rod– Cashion Element Z2 7'3" Med Hvy Fast: https://bit.ly/48w69eC

Reel– Daiwa Tatula SV TW 70: https://bit.ly/3ZcBbCZ

Line– Daiwa Hidden FC (14 lb): https://bit.ly/3ILKXH0

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