Fall Crankbait Fishing Tricks You've Never Tried! Speed Cranking (Beginner To Advanced)

Today we're diving into the world of Fall crankbait fishing! From "Speed Cranking" with deep diving crankbaits for Fall and Winter bass, to square bills and lipless crankbaits, we're covering it all! We've included everything from beginner basics, up to the most advanced details of color, cadence, and fish location. If you want to take your crankbait fishing to the next level, this video is for you!

Speed cranking involves specialized crankbaits designed to be fished at high rates of speed, to trigger a feed response in bass. It works from September through February, even in the coldest water temperatures. You no longer have to slow fish with finesse baits in Fall and Winter, it's time to power fish your way to a new personal best!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits Matt discussed in the video. We've included his favorite models, best colors, as well as hook and hardware upgrades. We've also included links to the rod and reel combos discussed in the video. 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

SPEED CRANKS...

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

Colors: Mirrored Minnow, DD Minnow, Ghost Minnow

•Megabass Deep-X 300: http://bit.ly/2sSQHpt

Colors: Juvy Gill, Glitz Shad, See Through Shad

•Megabass Deep Six: http://bit.ly/2A3clKP

Colors: Juvy Gill, Glitz Shad, See Through Shad

•Duo Realis G87 15A: https://bit.ly/4wScOuD

Colors: Ghost Minnow, Green Smelt

•Duo Realis G87 20A: https://bit.ly/2Jh4ktg

Colors: Ghost Minnow, Green Smelt, Morning Dawn

MID DIVING CRANKBAITS...

•Spro Rk Crawler 55: http://bit.ly/2NFPA5t

Colors: Phantom Green, Ozark Craw, Phantom Watermelon

•Megabass Super Z–3: https://bit.ly/3HDg7wc

Colors: Mat Shad, Phantom Green Craw

•Rapala DT 10: https://bit.ly/2BL0UYl

Colors: Green Gizzard Shad, Live River Shad

•Rapala DT 12: https://bit.ly/4pSzbNU

Colors: Dark Brown Crawdad, Live River Shad

SHALLOW CRANKBAITS...

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

Color: Threadfin Flash, Mossy Shad

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

Colors: Green Gizzard, Tennessee Shad

•Berkley Frittside 5: https://bit.ly/4gLRM98

Colors: Brown Craw, Honey Shad

•Berkley Frittside HD 5: https://bit.ly/4hcwfXJ

Colors: HD Green Craw, HD Brown Craw

•Berkley Frittside X: https://bit.ly/4igdW7f

Colors: Brown Craw, Phantom Green Craw, Spicy Spray Tan

LIPLESS CRANKBAITS...

•Bill Lewis Mini Hammer Trap (3/16 oz): https://bit.ly/45V3s6A

Colors: Sneaky Shad, Silverado, Green Shad

•Duo Realis Apex Vibe: https://bit.ly/4brSaIk

Colors: AM Dawn, Ghost American Shad

•Nomad Swimtrex Max: https://bit.ly/3SjrDWD

Colors: Threadfin Shad, Sexy Shad, Chartreuse Threadfin Shad

HOOK AND SPLIT RING UPGRADES...

•Owner Hyperwire Split Rings: http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX

Size: 2 and 3

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

Size 2: Tactical Crank, Deep Six

Size 4: Deep X 300, DT 10, DT 12

Size 6: RcCrawler,

•Gamakatsu EWG Treble: https://bit.ly/2DCOlmV

Size: 6, 4, 2

G LOOMIS SPEED CRANKING COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis IMX PRO 7'6" 903C CBR: https://bit.ly/4pQHTwR

Reel– Shimano Curado 150 M (XG): https://bit.ly/4odTDs7

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

ST. CROIX LIPLESS COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Legend Tournament 7'2" MHM: https://bit.ly/3Iow9KV

Model: Carbon Cranker

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

Line– Sufix 131 Braid (40 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF

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

BUDGET LIPLESS COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Black Bass 7'2" MHM: https://bit.ly/4cX7VHL

Reel– Seviin Reels GF: https://bit.ly/3qa2SQZ

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (40 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

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

BUDGET SQUAREBILL COMBO...

Rod– Dobyns Fury 705CB: https://bit.ly/4h9DHmn

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

Line– Daiwa Hidden FC (12 lb): https://bit.ly/3ILKXH0

BUDGET ALL AROUND CRANKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Cashion Element Z2 7'3" MH Mod: https://bit.ly/3xZbLAy

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

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

WANT TACTICALBASSIN GEAR??

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

Key Baits For Fall Bass Fishing That Most Anglers Forget To Use!

Jump in the boat for an incredible Fall afternoon on the water! Tim is headed out to power fish for a few hours and has no idea what he's in for! He's not going to get many bites, he'll have to adapt, but the GIANTS are in a feeding mood. Come along and see what happens next!

Fall brings amazing opportunities to catch big bass. There is a period before Winter where these bigger fish are in the shallows feeding and if you're there, you have a great shot to catch them. Tim thought he was going largemouth fishing today, he had no idea there would be trophy class Smallmouth. It just goes to show, you always need to be ready to adapt.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear he used throughout the day. We've included the bites he started out throwing, the bait that caught all the big smallmouth, as well as the rod and reel combos he used to fish these baits effectively. 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

TIM'S MAIN BAIT...

•Keitech 3.5" Easy Shiner: https://bit.ly/2bxJK6H

Color: Ayu

•Dirty Jigs Guppy Head: https://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

Size: 1/4 oz, 1/0 Hook

A–RIG...

Rig– Hog Farmer Tactical Micro Flex Rig: https://bit.ly/3Rui7Oc

Bait– Keitech 3.5" Easy Shiner: https://bit.ly/2bxJK6H

Color: Ayu

Head– Zman Trout Eye Finesse: https://bit.ly/3C7H1iL

Size: 1/8 oz

FULL SIZE SWIMBAIT...

•Megabass 6" Magdraft: https://bit.ly/2mc8bfK

Color: White Back Shad

NEKO RIG...

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

Color: Custom

Hook– Owner Sniper Finesse Neko (Size 2): https://bit.ly/2kfdv37

Band– VMC Crossover (Size 5): https://bit.ly/3w0NYdz

Weight– Xzone Pagoda: https://bit.ly/2iGNSFW

Size: 3/32 oz

DROPSHOT...

Bait– Berkley Lab Series Finesse Worm: https://bit.ly/3OYhSOr

Color: Violet Morning Dawn

Hook– Owner Cover Shot HD: https://bit.ly/36Gunbf

Size: 1/0

Weight– Xzone Tungsten Pencil: https://bit.ly/3LeDf7Z

Size: 1/4 oz

TOPWATER...

•Reaction Innovations Vixen: https://bit.ly/2rp11nr

Color: Bone

JERKBAITS...

•Megabass Vision 110 (Matte Shad): https://bit.ly/3tw8Cpz

•Megabass Vision 110+1 Jr (Kasumi Ito): https://bit.ly/2LnK389

FINESSE SWIMBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 7'2" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

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

Line– Sunline SniperFC (7 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

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

NEKO RIG COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Legend X2 7'1" Medium: https://bit.ly/4farXAh

Model: LXTS71MF

Reel– Shimano Twin Power 3000: https://bit.ly/3WYpX75

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (15 lb): https://bit.ly/34R5Mfe

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

DROPSHOT COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick World Class 6'8" Med Hvy: https://bit.ly/3qbGEya

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

Line– Sufix 131 Braid (30 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF

Leader– Sunline Super FC (12 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

Top 5 Baits For November Bass Fishing!

November is a transitional month and the fishing is amazing! Bass are aggressive in November, and today we'll show you how to catch them. You can fish for bass shallow or deep, in coves and pockets, or out on points. You can catch them chasing baitfish or gathering on offshore structure. Winter is coming, don't miss this opportunity to power fish!

All you have to do in November is decide which group of fish you want to chase. Do you want to go shallow while there is still a topwater bite? Do you want to go deep and start locating the spots that bass will hold on through the Winter? The options are endless and so are the baits we use to target them!

Below you'll find links to Matt's top bait choices, by category. We've also included a few budget–friendly rod and reel combos to help fish them 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

CLOTHING...

•TacticalBassin Beanie: https://bit.ly/4q1NNdp

•Aftco Drift Jacket: https://bit.ly/4sV3XYA

JIGS...

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

Color: The Go To

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

Color: Green Pumpkin

•Dirty Jigs Finesse Football Jig: https://bit.ly/2d2apsm

Colors: Supermatt Brown

•Yamamoto 5" Double Tail Grub: https://bit.ly/2db9w1p

Colors: Cinnamon Black Purple

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

Color: Green Pumpkin Purp Blk Cop

•Great Lakes Finesse Football Head: https://bit.ly/4eQjXTb

Size: 1/4 oz

URCHIN BAITS...

Bait– Yamamoto Uni Mas: https://bit.ly/4fC83Pc

Color: Green Pumpkin

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

Favorite Color: Green Pumpkin

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

Favorite Sizes: 1/8 oz

MINI FLEX RIG...

Rig– Hog Farmer Tactical MINI Flex (Bladed): https://bit.ly/3uwY6Md

Heads– Dirty Jigs Matt Allen (1/8 oz): https://bit.ly/29RrTYN

Baits– Keitech 3.8" Fat Swing Impact: https://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl

MICRO FLEX RIG...

Rig– Hog Farmer Tactical MICRO Flex (Bladed): https://bit.ly/3RY1wUK

Heads– ZMan Trout Eye Finesse Head (1/8 oz): https://bit.ly/3C7H1iL

Baits– Yamamoto 2.7" Shibo Swimmer: https://bit.ly/4txT8vy

Colors: Natural Shad, Rainbow Shad

A–RIG STORAGE...

•TackleWarehouse Umbrella Rig Tube: https://bit.ly/40VDQoO

•TackleWarehouse Umbrella Rig Bag: https://bit.ly/3Z1xAbH

CRANKBAITS...

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

Colors: Mirrored Minnow, DD Minnow, Ghost Minnow

•Megabass Deep–X 300: https://bit.ly/2sSQHpt

Colors: Glitz Shad, See Through Shad, Juvy Gill

UNDERSPINS...

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

Size: 3/16 – 1/4 oz

•Xzone 2.75" – 3.5" Swammer: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad

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

Size: 3/8 – 1/2 oz, 3/0 – 4/0 Hook

•Xzone 3.5" – 4.75" Swammer: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad

JERKBAITS...

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

Natural: Kasumi Ito, Matte Shad

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

Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

•Gamakatsu EWG Superline: https://bit.ly/2ac92XG

Size: 3/0

JIG AND MINNOWS...

•Hog Farmer 4" Stroll Shad: https://bit.ly/3ALs7OI

Colors: Electric Shad

•Dirty Jigs Guppy: https://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

Size: 3/16 oz, 1/0 Hook

•Crush City 6.25" Freeloader: https://bit.ly/3QWwj4b

Colors: Shad, Gizzard Shad

•Dirty Jigs Guppy: https://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

Size: 3/8 oz, 5/0 Hook

TOPWATER BAITS...

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

Colors: MF Bluegill, Green Pumpkin

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

Colors: MF Bluegill, Burnt Bone

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

Colors: Spotlight Shad, Juvy Gill

•Megabass Karashi 80: https://bit.ly/4lgNFFK

Colors: Kasumi Ito, STP

BUDGET JIG COMBO...

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

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

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

BUDGET URCHIN COMBO...

Rod– Dobyns Maverick 7'3" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/3ncP1nX

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

Line– Power Pro Braid (40 lb): https://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader– Seaguar Pounce (15 lb): https://bit.ly/4fG9v3f

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

WANT TACTICALBASSIN GEAR??

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

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

3 Jig And Minnow Tricks For November Bass Fishing!

Strolling a jig and minnow is an amazing option for Fall bass. This technique took bass fishing by storm over the last 2 years and is still as effective today as when the trend began. As water cools in Fall, the details of how you work your baits becomes more and more critical. Today Tim is diving into the world of strolling, and giving you some key tips to help you catch more fish.

In late Fall, keep these 3 tips in mind to catch more fish:

1) Don't overwork your minnow.

2) Depth Control is critical.

3) Adjust cadence with water temperature.

Strolling is as easy as throwing a bait out, letting it fall, then reeling with one hand and steadily shaking with the other. However, if you put more time into it and really dial in your cadence, head weight, and bait selection, you'll be shocked how many more fish you can catch.

Below you'll find links to the minnows, heads, and gear Tim discussed in the video. We've included his favorite colors and sizes for each, as well as the exact rod and reel combos he's using to fish these baits effectively. 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

THE MINNOWS...

•Rapala Crush City Freeloader: https://bit.ly/3QWwj4b

Sizes: 4.25", 6.25"

Colors: Green Shad, Shad, Gizzard Shad

•Zman Jerk Shadz: https://bit.ly/3yRocN0

Sizes: 4" and 6"

Colors: Electric Shad, Smelt

•Berkley Lab Series Minnow: https://bit.ly/4tPo3Dt

Size: 5.25"

Colors: Threadfin, Silver Shiner

•Deps Sakamata Shad: https://bit.ly/4hS56KD

Size: 5" and 6"

Colors: Electric Shad, Silver Shiner, Indy Sagi

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

Size: 3.5"

Colors: Electric Shad, Crystal Shad, Ghost Minnow

•Hog Farmer Stroll Shad: https://bit.ly/3ALs7OI

Size: 4"

Colors: Green Shad, Electric Shad, Ghost Minnow

THE HEADS...

•Dirty Jigs Guppy Head: https://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

Sizes: 1/0 and 3/0 Hook, 1/8 – 3/8 oz

•Missile Baits Eye Roll Jighead: https://bit.ly/3JiR3BP

Sizes: 3/0 and 5/0

ALL AROUND COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 6'10" MHSB: https://bit.ly/2osaj3q

Model: 6'10" Medium Heavy Extra Fast

Reel– Shimano Vanford 2500 HG: https://bit.ly/3WAPNO1

Line– Seaguar PEX8 (21 lb): https://bit.ly/3UEhhl2

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

HIGH END FINESSE MINNOW COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Poison Adrena 6'10" Med+ Extra Fast: https://bit.ly/4c0fQmq

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

Line– Sunline Almight Braid (16 lb): https://bit.ly/4flJrsg

Leader– Seaguar Grand Max (10 lb): https://bit.ly/46eb98G

LARGE MINNOW COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Legend X2 7'3" Medium X Fast: https://bit.ly/4farXAh

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

Line– Seaguar PEX8 (21 lb): https://bit.ly/3UEhhl2

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

BUDGET STROLLING COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick Eagle 7' Medium Light: https://bit.ly/3Lo1gKC

Reel– Abu Garcia Max Elite 2500: https://bit.ly/4fa4vUo

Line– Power Pro Braid (15 lb): https://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader– Sufix Advance (10 lb): https://bit.ly/3cjHwJL

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

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

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