TOP 5 BAITS FOR SEPTEMBER BASS FISHING!

These are the baits we trust to catch bass in September! Bass are transitioning to Fall patterns as water temperatures drop, and they're actively feeding on baitfish. If you're not paying attention, the fish can disappear so it's important that you rely on baits that can cover water quickly to locate them.Throw these baits with confidence and you'll catch fish all month long!

September can be amazing fishing! When you get around schooling fish the bite is like nothing else! Topwater, crankbaits, swimbaits, they're all viable options. We spend very little time finesse fishing in September, instead leaning on fast moving, power fishing techniques to get consistent bites. The best part about September is that as you build patterns toward the end of the month, those patterns are likely to last all the way through the Fall and into the beginning of Winter.

Below you'll find links to the baits Tim discussed in the video. We've included our favorite sizes and colors for each lure so you can fish them with confidence. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.


TOPWATER...

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

Color: Spotlight Shad, Bone Python


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

Colors: Full Metal, American Shad


•Big Bite Baits Buzz (1/4 oz): https://bit.ly/3iDnLLi


FROGS...

•Spro Bronzeye 65: https://bit.ly/2sz9Qje

Colors: Ayu Flash, Nasty Shad


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

Colors: Glitter Gill, Glitter Hasu


CHATTERBAITS...

•Zman Elite Evo Tungsten Chatterbait: https://bit.ly/3YkW2Hd

Color: Electric Shad, The Deal


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

Colors: Electric Shad, Sexy Shad


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

Color: Electric Shad, Spot Remover


•ZMan 3.5" Chattershad: https://bit.ly/4jPaGOX

Color: Bad Shad, The Deal


SQUAREBILL...

•Damiki BTC 50: https://bit.ly/3OVb3Lc

Colors: Mossy Shad, Threadfin Flash


•Spro Speed Demon: https://bit.ly/3XGWUC2

Colors: Laundry Matte, Old School Shad


Hook– Owner ST–35: https://bit.ly/2g8uCMj

Size: Size 4


SOFT JERKBAIT...

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

Colors: Electric Shad, Baby Bass, Pro Blue Red Pearl


Hook– Gamakatsu Superline Wide Gap: https://bit.ly/2ac92XG

Size: 4/0


UNDERSPINS...

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

Size: 3/16 oz


UNDERSPIN SWIMBAITS...

•Xzone 2.75" Swammer: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl


•Crush City 3" Mayor: https://bit.ly/43Uhyli

Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Gizzard Shad


SWIMBAITS...

•Bucca's 5" Bacca Burrito: https://bit.ly/3p5SkiW

Color: Tactical Shad, Tactical Gizzard


•Spro Chad Shad: https://bit.ly/3AqivoQ

Color: Gizzard Shad, Threadfin Shad


•Spro Surppa Swimbait Holder: https://bit.ly/3N3JEo4


PITCHIN JIG...

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

Color: The Go To


•MissileBaits Chunky D: https://bit.ly/3LcLmDK

Color: Green Pumpkin


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 FROG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano SLX A 7'2" Heavy: https://bit.ly/2L3wppO

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

Line– Power Pro Braid (50 lb): https://bit.ly/2aFg46b


BUDGET UNDERSPIN/SOFT JERKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick HMG 7'1" Medium Heavy XFast: https://bit.ly/3AyrAiW

Reel– Abu Garcia Revo X LP: https://bit.ly/3wZ12ph

Line– Sunline FC (15 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

You Can Still Catch BIG Bass Right Now! Here's What We Do!

It's HOT but the BIG Bass are biting! Come along for an awesome day of fishing! Matt has his sights set on a power fishing bite and with a deck full of flipping sticks and frog rods, it won't take long. Within minutes of launching, the first BIG bass comes over the rail. That's when you know it's going to be a great day!

A lot of anglers give up on power fishing when it gets hot, but the guys double down under these conditions. Watch how Matt runs two parallel patterns to catch fish. First, he focuses on double shade for a big bite. After that, he moves to outside grass edges and puts together a great bag of fish with a frog and a creature bait.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear Matt used throughout the day. We've included the exact colors and rigging components, along with the rod and reel combos that made the difference with these fish. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.


THE FROGS...

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

Color: Glitter Hasu


•Spro Bronzeye 65: https://bit.ly/2sz9Qje

Colors: Killer Gill, Green Pumpkin


THE FLIPPING BAIT...

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

Color: Tilapia Magic


Hook– Owner Haymaker: https://bit.ly/3Muie8j

Size: 3/0


Weight– Xzone Tungsten: https://bit.ly/2NjDYtV

Size: 3/4 oz


Weight Stop– VMC Sinker Stop: https://bit.ly/38XLQd4


FLIPPING COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick World Class 7’5” Extra Heavy: https://bit.ly/3qbGEya

Reel– Abu Garcia Revo Inshore LP: https://bit.ly/3YDNsSu

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


KAERA COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Zodias 7'1" Heavy: https://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

Reel– Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B (HG): https://bit.ly/34HlAAk

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro 65 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ


BRONZEYE FROG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 7'3" Extra Heavy: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel– Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B (XG): https://bit.ly/34HlAAk

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro 65 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ


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 Late Summer Fishing Mistakes!

Mistakes happen, but these three can wreck your fishing! If you want to catch more fish as we enter the Summer to Fall transition, 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 worst decision you can make! Instead, focus your time on new patterns, covering water, and fishing quickly. To be even more successful, focus your attention on the extremes of lure size by focusing on small presentations or big swimbaits.

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.


CHATTERBAIT...

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

Color: Electric Shad, Spot Remover


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

Color: Electric Shad, Ghost Minnow


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


•Owner Flashy Swimmer: https://bit.ly/2e8O4Y7

Size: 5/0, 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


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...

•Baitsanity Chimera Shad: https://bit.ly/44XiYvW

Colors: Gizzard Shad, Ghost Gizzard Shad


•Spro Chad Shad: https://bit.ly/3AqivoQ

Colors: Threadfin Shad, Gizzard Shad


BUDGET JIG COMBO...

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

Reel– Shimano SLX 70 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/3vPtYQ5

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

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


BUDGET MINI UNDERSPIN COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Intenza 7' Medium: https://bit.ly/3O8zBye

Reel– Shimano Miravel 2500: https://bit.ly/3QZnwL5

Line– Seaguar InvizX (8 lb): https://bit.ly/2oVsG2Y


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 Super FC (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


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

5 Fishing Reel Tricks That Make Fishing Easier!

We've got 5 reel hacks that will change your fishing forever! This isn't just for beginners either, it's for you! Forget what you heard when you started fishing, that's not what we do with our reels at all. If you're tired of struggling with your reels, we've got you covered. From tuning, to line tricks, we're going to show you how to get peak performance from your gear.

Matt is opening up about how he modifies all his reels. From how he sets up a bait caster, to how he spools his reels for success, he's not leaving anything out. He even shows some of the best "bang for the buck" reels from several brands. You don't want to miss this!

Below you'll find links to all the reels in the video. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. We've also included a link to a previous knot video to help you tie the "San Diego Jam" knot effectively.


SAN DIEGO JAM VIDEOS...

•Short Video On The San Diego Jam: https://youtube.com/shorts/-ZPn1wpgZJI

•Full Length Knot Video Including The San Diego Jam: https://youtu.be/MYzIKg4sPWU


MATT'S FROG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 7'3" Extra Heavy: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel– Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B (XG): https://bit.ly/34HlAAk

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro 65 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ


BAIT CASTING REELS...

•Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B: https://bit.ly/34HlAAk

•Shimano Curado 150 M: https://bit.ly/4odTDs7

•Shimano SLX 70: https://bit.ly/3gIUCgJ

•Daiwa Fuego CT: https://bit.ly/35hugfH


SPINNING REELS...

•Shimano Twin Power FE 3000: https://bit.ly/3df3hX5

•Daiwa Luvias ST 2000: https://bit.ly/459jXLv

•Shimano Vanford FA 3000: https://bit.ly/3WAPNO1

•Shimano Miravel 2500: https://bit.ly/3QZnwL5

•Shimano Sedona FJ 2500: https://bit.ly/2wgh50Z


POWER FISHING BRAIDED LINE...

•Power Pro Maxcuatro: https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

•Sufix 832: https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji


FINESSE BRAIDED LINE...

•Seaguar JDM PEX8: https://bit.ly/3UEhhl2

•Sunline Almight: https://bit.ly/4flJrsg


FAVORITE FLUOROCARBON LINES...

Finesse– Daiwa Hidden FC: https://bit.ly/3ILKXH0

Budget– Seaguar Red Label: https://bit.ly/2LOVEwA

Power– Sunline Super FC Sniper: https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label: https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi


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