Tag Archive | "topwater"

Topwater Mayhem with a Lunker Punker

Thursday, March 29, 2012

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ShareDon’t you just love those winter days when the sun comes out, the wind lays down and for a few brief moments it feels like Spring? Despite the ice cold water you can almost imagine fish starting to head for the shallows and begin to feed near the surface. You know the days I’m talking [...]

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Jeremy Lin

Saturday, February 11, 2012

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ShareSince the rest of the world seems to have “Linsanity” I thought it wouldn’t hurt to let it infect the TacticalBassin community a bit as well. I had the pleasure of fishing with Josh Fan and Jeremy Lin (The NBA’s newest star for those of you who may have been living under a rock) last [...]

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Finesse Topwater Fishing

Wednesday, January 18, 2012

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ShareWhile driving into town this morning I grabbed my water bottle off the seat of the truck and attempted to take a swig. I was caught off guard when nothing came out and it took several seconds for reality to sink in. Something about that solid block of ice staring back at me from inside [...]

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Open Water Froggin’

Monday, October 3, 2011

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ShareSometimes its just about having fun. Here is my good friend Sieg Taylor putting the hammer down on some quality Clearlake bass. The fish were feeding on small minnows around the edges of offshore grass lines and the frog bite was on fire. Often times the key to catching frog fish in the open is [...]

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Snagproof Open August 6-7

Wednesday, August 3, 2011

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ShareFor those of you on the west coast, you probably know that this weekend is the annual Snagproof Open on the Delta. For those of you around the world, the Snagproof Open is a unique 2-day tournament in which anglers weigh in 3-fish limits (instead of the typical 5) and are only allowed to use [...]

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Night Fishing 101: Topwater

Monday, June 20, 2011

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SharePrior to creating this site I had no idea how many anglers were interested in night fishing. I don’t know if it is the taboo of lurking in the dark, the potential of giant bass, or simply the appeal of a new technique but the constant barrage of emails and calls requesting information on night [...]

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Night Fishing is Ramping Up

Tuesday, September 7, 2010

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ShareWhen it comes to night fishing, you either love it or you hate it. Personally, I love it! Most people think of warm summer nights and a bright moon when they think of night fishing. I on the other hand think of the cooler months and windy, cold, rainy, and even snowy conditions! Nothing beats [...]

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Super Spook Modifications

Saturday, August 7, 2010

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ShareOne of the keys to keeping Tacticalbassin relevant is feedback from you. Last week I received a request for a video on fishing the super spook. This video is a direct response to that request. Super Spooks are a fun and exciting way to put quality fish in the boat through the warmer months. However, [...]

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How to Tie Feathered Treble Hooks

Wednesday, July 28, 2010

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ShareIt’s happened to all of us, you start changing the hooks on a lure, only to find yourself stuck with a junk rear hook simply because it has feathers on it. The feathered trebles you find at the store are no better, you can’t find them tied on the right hook, in the right size, [...]

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Red Hooks???

Thursday, July 22, 2010

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ShareThrowing topwater lures is one of the most exhilarating ways to catch bass, but all too easily it can end in heartbreak. Lots of factors go into hooking fish on topwater lures, but today I’d like to offer one quick tip that’s easy to put to use. What are your favorite tricks for hooking more [...]

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