Swinging Jigs And Wobble Heads For Summer Bass! Beginner To Advanced + Underwater Footage!

This is Matt's favorite technique for catching BIG BASS in late Spring and early Summer! Most fishermen completely ignore the Swing head jig, and they're missing out! This technique is easy to do, won't require new gear, and catches a ton of big fish! It's time to set your old patterns aside, and try something completely different.

The swinging jig is incredibly simple. All you do is pair the free swinging head with your favorite soft plastic bait, and retrieve it along the bottom. As you swim it along, the bait will deflect off cover and draw reaction strikes from bass. While this technique can be done with swimbaits, worms, and craws, our best results have consistently come with creature baits.

When it comes to baits, there are endless options that can be rigged on these heads. However, we've found very specific baits that consistently get bigger bites. Below you'll find links to those exact baits, as well as the heads and gear we use to fish them. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.


TACTICALBASSIN MERCH...

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

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


FULL SIZE CREATURE BAITS...

•XZone Adrenaline Craw 4.25: https://bit.ly/3ebTO5h

Colors: Junebug, TW Dark Junebug, Green Pumpkin


•Berkley Crash Craw: https://bit.ly/4lJMEX8

Color: GOAT, Junebug, Bama Bug


•Zman Billy Goat: https://bit.ly/3u4ZT8l

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Black Blue


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

Colors: Green Pumpkin Black, Summer Craw


SMALL CREATURE BAITS...

•XZone Adrenaline Craw 3.5: https://bit.ly/3ebTO5h

Colors: 309, Green Pumpkin Blue, TW Dark Junebug


•Yamamoto 3" Yama Craw: https://bit.ly/42VEPoo

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Junebug, Bama Bug


•Crush City Cleanup Craw: https://bit.ly/3TyfMmo

Colors: Bama Bug, Candy Bug


FAVORITE JIG HEADS...

•Dirty Jigs Pivot Point Football Head: http://bit.ly/2jOY1Ns

Common Sizes: 1/2 oz 4/0 Hook, 3/4 oz 5/0 Hook


•Xzone Tungsten Swing Football: https://bit.ly/3wYgDpf

Common Sizes: 3/8 oz 3/0, 1/2 oz 5/0


FAVORITE BARE HEADS AND HOOKS...

•Gamakatsu Tungsten Hybrid Swing Head: https://bit.ly/3AHXshQ

Sizes: 1/2 – 1 oz


•Strike King Tungsten Swing Football: https://bit.ly/4ekHAXN

Sizes: 3/8 – 3/4 oz


•Owner Jungle Wide Gap Hook: https://bit.ly/2sBsR1Z

Size: 3/0 – 5/0


•Owner Haymaker Hook: https://bit.ly/4tpVU5I

Size: 3/0 – 5/0


FENWICK WOBBLE HEAD COMBO...

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

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

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

Leader– Seaguar Grand Max (24 lb): https://bit.ly/46eb98G


MEGABASS WOBBLE HEAD COMBO...

Rod– Megabass Levante EMTF: https://bit.ly/2OSVNwH

Model: 7'5" Medium Medium Fast

Reel– Daiwa Tatula Elite: https://bit.ly/2ONCBS1

Line– Daiwa J Braid Grand 8X (40 lb): https://bit.ly/488sttq

Leader– Sufix Advance Mono (17 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix


ST. CROIX WOBBLE HEAD COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Legend Xtreme 7'4" Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/2wlJQLu

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

Line– Sufix 131 Braid (50 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF

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


BUDGET FRIENDLY WOBBLE HEAD COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Black Bass 7'4" Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/4cX7VHL

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

Line- Sunline Super FC (18 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

4 Best Crankbaits For Summer Bass Fishing! (Shallow To Deep)

Crankbaits are awesome in Early Summer! Tim is breaking down the best baits for Summer Bass Fishing, as well as the baits that will carry you into Fall. Bass are ambush predators by nature, and a crankbait is a great lure to trigger a feed response in them. No matter how deep your fish are positioned, there is a bait that can target them efficiently. From shallow to deep, these are the baits we count on when the Summer heat begins to arrive.

If you're not fishing crankbaits during Summer, you're missing some of the easiest fish catches of the year. Bass are targeting baitfish from deep to shallow. Covering water with a crankbait is an easy way to locate fish, as well as to fire up schools of fish. Focus your attention on baitfish colors and use Tim's key "bite triggers" to get more fish to bite.

Below you'll find links to the baits discussed in the video. We've included our favorite colors for each lure, as well as some great rod and reel combos for fishing these lures effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.


SQUAREBILL CRANKBAITS...

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

Colors: GG Wakasagi, Secret Truffle, PM Sexy Shad


•Bill Lewis ATV 1.5: https://bit.ly/41o3ctj

Colors: Tennessee Shad, Sneaky Shad, Guacamole


MID DIVING CRANKBAITS...

Megabass Super Z Z–2: https://bit.ly/3fsxn9G

Colors: Yuzu Shad, GP Sexy Shad, Mat Shad


•Rapala DT 10: https://bit.ly/2BL0UYl

Colors: Citrus Shad, Caribbean Shad, Helsinki Shad


DEEP DIVING CRANKBAIT...

•Strike King 6XD: https://bit.ly/2ery44M

Colors: Powder Blue Chart, Sexy Shad


•Rapala DT 16: https://bit.ly/42ITxNr

Colors: Citrus Shad, Caribbean Shad, Pearl Grey Shad


•Rapala DT 20: https://bit.ly/3JmnnR3

Colors: Citrus Shad, Caribbean Shad, Pearl Grey Shiner


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

Colors: Summer Minnow, Chartreuse Blue, Metallic Shad


•Nomad D Trak 65: https://bit.ly/4a5wAYX

Colors: Chartreuse Blue Back, Sexy Shad, Tennessee Shad


EXTRA DEEP DIVING CRANKBAIT...

•Strike King 10XD: https://bit.ly/2gHT4F0

Colors: Sexy Blue Back Herring, Powder Blue Chartreuse


•Bill Lewis DR24: https://bit.ly/43j2C2g

Colors: Chartreuse Blue, Citrus Shad, Green Gizzard


HOOK UPGRADES...

Round Bend– VMC Short Shank Round Bend: https://bit.ly/4acSvzG

Crankbait Treble– Owner ST-35: https://bit.ly/2g8uCMj

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


SQUAREBILL CRANKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Megabass Levante Flat Side Special: https://bit.ly/2FdE3YY

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

Line– Sunline Crank FC (12 lb): https://bit.ly/3fohguC


BUDGET SQUAREBILL COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Mojo Glass 7'4" MH: https://bit.ly/3P8REVe

Reel– Shimano SLX A 150 (HG): https://bit.ly/2NfdOnk

Line– Seaguar Red Label (12 lb): https://bit.ly/2LOVEwA


DEEP DIVING CRANKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick Elite 7'9" Med Hvy Mod: https://bit.ly/4jbZGvj

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

Line– Sunline Super FC (15 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju


BUDGET ALL AROUND CRANK COMBO...

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

Reel– Seviin GF Series (7:1): https://bit.ly/3qa2SQZ

Line– Seaguar Red Label (12 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

The Two Bait Trick For June Bass Fishing!

Jump in the boat for an awesome day on a brand new lake! Matt is targeting offshore bass on a lake he's never fished. It's no surprise that he turns to his confidence baits to get bites and build a pattern. It doesn't take long before the pattern is dialed and Matt is catching quality fish!

Matt used his favorite one–two punch to catch fish today. The combination of a wobble head jig (Swinging jighead), and a shaky head worm is more than early Summer bass can resist! Using these baits together gives you the best shot at catching a big bass, as well as catching numbers of fish along the way. Throw in an awesome Karashi catch and you've got the trifecta of fun fishing!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear Matt used throughout the day. We've included the terminal tackle, the specific colors, as well as the rod and reel combos, to help you dial in your own gear. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.


TACTICALBASSIN MERCH...

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

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


UNDERWATER WORM VIDEO...

•Underwater Shaky Head Worms Compared: https://youtu.be/FfwaLCqReWY


SHAKY HEAD WORMS...

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

Color: Dark Junebug


•Hog Farmer Utility Player: https://bit.ly/4s8AzxH

Color: Junebug


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

Size: 3/16 oz


WOBBLE HEAD BAITS...

•Xzone Adrenaline Craw: https://bit.ly/3ebTO5h

Color: Tilapia


•Berkley Crash Craw: https://bit.ly/4lJMEX8

Color: GOAT


•Dirty Jigs Pivot Point Football Head: https://bit.ly/2jOY1Ns

Size: 1/2 oz, 4/0 Hook


KARASHI...

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

Color: Juvy Gill


SHAKY HEAD COMBO...

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

Model: 610–3C-SH

Reel– Abu Garcia Zenon MG X: https://bit.ly/4dv7WT0

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

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


WOBBLE HEAD COMBO...

Rod– Megabass Levante EMTF: https://bit.ly/2OSVNwH

Model: 7'5" Medium Medium Fast

Reel– Daiwa Tatula Elite: https://bit.ly/2ONCBS1

Line– Daiwa J Braid Grand 8X (40 lb): https://bit.ly/488sttq

Leader– Sufix Advance Mono (17 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix


KARASHI COMBO...

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

Model: 6'6" Light Slow

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

Line– Daiwa Samurai Hidden FC (7 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

How To Use Humminbird XPlore Fish Finder (Full Review + Latest Update And Features)

Humminbird Xplore electronics are amazing! These units are packed with new features, come with a free map card, and operate at lightning quick speeds. After the latest update, the Humminbird Xplore is the best value for most bass anglers today when considering new electronics for their boat.

The newest update to Humminbird Xplore is so impactful that it deserves its own video. It brings high end features, including the ability to screen record, to the every day angler. You no longer need the highest end units and aftermarket devices to record footage like us. This is a huge advantage for the modern angler. From incredible refresh speeds, to touch screens, and a plethora of features, the Xplores are Humminbird's best product release in years!

Below you'll find links to the different electronics we use on our boats. We've also included links to the different map card options to help you get the most from your depth finder. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.


TACTICALBASSIN MERCH...

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

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


HUMMINBIRD XPLORE UNITS...

•Humminbird Xplore 9: https://bit.ly/4hl9tgy

•Humminbird Xplore 10: https://bit.ly/3Qi4R2f

•Humminbird Xplore 12: https://bit.ly/4hmChFf


HUMMINBIRD APEX UNITS...

•Humminbird Apex 13: https://bit.ly/3PZbTcD

•Humminbird Apex 16: https://bit.ly/3RyZJYx

•Humminbird Apex 19: https://bit.ly/4a2ZsTS


LAKEMASTER MAP CARDS...

•Lakemaster VX Premium: https://bit.ly/3z2RFmK

•Lakemaster VX Digital: https://bit.ly/3VOJ68y


BATTERIES ON OUR BOATS...

•Pro–Guide Lithium 36V 75AH Battery: https://bit.ly/3RYJeF4

•Pro–Guide Dual Purpose 12V 235AH Battery: https://bit.ly/3SeYvSg

•Pro–Guide Lithium Charger (36V + 12V): https://bit.ly/4sg7wae


ELECTRONICS WE RUN ON OUR BOATS...

•Minn Kota Ultrex Quest Mega DI/SI Trolling Motor: https://bit.ly/41RErpY

•Humminbird Mega Live Target Lock Adapter: https://bit.ly/4u9aaiM

•Humminbird Mega Live 2: https://bit.ly/4eiu6es

•Humminbird 360 Mega Imaging: https://bit.ly/3oUt7oO

•Minn Kota 10' Raptors: https://bit.ly/3iMUrEJ


WANT TACTICALBASSIN GEAR??

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

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

If you plan to shop, using these affiliate links before shopping at Tackle Warehouse is the single greatest way to support us! You won't be able to see a difference but they'll know you're one of us!