Where Do Bass Go In The Fall? ( How They Position And How To Catch Them )

Fall Bass Fishing has arrived!! Here's what you need to know! Bass are schooling up and feeding on baitfish. If you're not catching them, you need to adapt right away because it's happening, and you're missing it! Regardless of the type of lake you're fishing, we're here to help. From where bass position in different types of fisheries, to the baits we use to catch them, we're about to lay it all out for you!

Fall is a peak time for bass fishing! Whether you like to fish shallow or deep, there are aggressive fish to be caught. We use different lures depending on the type of fishery, but the concept is always the same; find the baitfish, find the bass. Keep moving, keep searching, and keep your eyes peeled for signs of life in the water! If you can find the baitfish, active bass aren't far away.

Below is a breakdown of the gear we recommend using during these conditions. We've included rigging components where applicable and even included our favorite colors for each technique. 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

MINI ALABAMA RIG...

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

Heads– Matt Allen Swimbait Head (1/4 oz): https://bit.ly/29RrTYN

Baits– Xzone 4" Swammer: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl

Dummy Baits– Xzone 2.75" Swammer: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl

MICRO ALABAMA 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– Crush City 3" Mayor Swimbait: https://bit.ly/43Uhyli

Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl

TOPWATER...

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

Colors: Full Metal, American Shad, Bone

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

Colors: Spotlight Shad, Bone Python

•Berkley Choppo 90mm: https://bit.ly/3FbquM9

Color: Bone, Black Chrome

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

Color: Burnt Bone, Honey Shad

UNDERSPIN...

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

Size: 3/16 oz

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

Size: 5/0 – 1/4 oz

UNDERSPIN SWIMBAITS...

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

Sizes: 2.75" – 4.75"

Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

STROLLING...

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

Size: 1/4 oz, 1/0 Hook

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

Colors: Electric Shad, Ghost Minnow, Crystal Shad

LIPLESS CRANKBAITS...

•Nomad Swimtrex Max (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3SjrDWD

Colors: Threadfin Shad, Natural Threadfin

•Damiki Vault (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2rnO7e2

Colors: Black Holo, Real Shad

•Bill Lewis Hammer Trap (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3Uk0Ri1

Colors: Chrome Blue, Green Gizzard

SPINNERBAIT/CHATTERBAIT...

•Nichols Pulsator Metal Flake (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2Sttxpc

Colors: Bombshell Bass, Silver Shad

•Zman Evo Elite Chatterbait (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3YkW2Hd

Colors: Electric Shad, The Deal

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

Colors: Electric Shad, Ghost Minnow

SOFT JERKBAIT...

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

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

•Gamakatsu Superline Hook: https://bit.ly/3AmFDnK

Size: 3/0

THE JIG...

Bait– Dirty Jigs 1/2 oz Pitchin' Jig: https://bit.ly/2amL3of

Color: The Go To

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

Color: Green Pumpkin

CRANKBAIT...

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

Colors: Mirrored Minnow, DD Minnow, True Shad

BUDGET JIG COMBO...

Rod– Dobyns Maverick 735C: https://bit.ly/3ncP1nX

Model: 7'3" Heavy +

Reel– Shimano SLX A (HG): https://bit.ly/3ZWPeho

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

BUDGET TOPWATER COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick HMG 6'8" Medium Mod Fast: https://bit.ly/4epUFz1

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

Line– Power Pro Moss Green (30 lb): https://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader– Sufix Advance Mono (12 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

BUDGET CRANKBAIT COMBO...

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

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

Line- Sunline SniperFC (12 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BUDGET A–RIG COMBO...

Rod– 13 Fishing Jinx 7'6" Med Hvy: https://bit.ly/3xSUZB3

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

Line– Seaguar Red Label (17 lb): https://bit.ly/2LOVEwA

WANT TACTICALBASSIN GEAR??

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

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

Fall Jerkbait Fishing For Bass! ( Beginner To Advanced Full Seminar )

Jerkbait fishing is one of the best techniques you can learn for bass fishing! Stop making these jerkbait mistakes, and start catching more fish this Fall! Today, Matt is covering jerkbait fishing for beginners, then taking a deep dive into bait concepts, actions, colors, and more! You don't want to miss this!

Matt starts out by covering jerkbait retrieves, then dives into the specifics of bait actions for changing water conditions. He goes on to cover bait color theory, hook details, all before diving into rods, reels, and even subtle line tricks. From standard jerkbaits to bait finesse options, he's covering it all.

Below we've listed everything discussed in the video, including colors, and 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

RELATED VIDEOS...

•Early Fall Jerkbait Fishing: https://youtu.be/mnmls3qP5-U

IF YOU COULD ONLY HAVE ONE…

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

•Duo Realis 100SP (Ghost Minnow): https://bit.ly/45LDkf7

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

MID FALL JERKBAITS... (FULL SIZE)

•Duo Realis SP 100: https://bit.ly/45LDkf7

•Duo Realis SP 110: https://bit.ly/4y8SKW2

Natural: Ghost Minnow, Morning Dawn, Wakasagi

Bold: AM Edge, Chartreuse Shad, Neo Pearl

•Shimano World Minnow: https://bit.ly/3Fwg9F6

Natural: ST Chiayu, Ghost Ayu

Bold: Chart Silver, Clown

•Rapala Mavrik 110: https://bit.ly/3EEo6Kt

Natural: Ghost Minnow, Matte Shad

Bold: Hot Blue Frost, Ozark Delight

MID FALL JERKBAITS (SMALLER)…

•Jackall Rerange 95: https://bit.ly/3JCi7f6

Natural: Ghost Wakasagi, Blue Pearl Shad

Bold: Secret Shad 2, Matte Pearl White

•Duo Realis 85 SP: https://bit.ly/4xyRU4z

Natural: Ghost Minnow, Prism Smelt

Bold: Neo Pearl

BAIT FINESSE BAITS...

•Duo Realis Rozante 63 SP: https://bit.ly/3EFMLOY

Color: All Bait, Komoche Wakasagi

•Duo Realis Rozante 63MR: https://bit.ly/45UaNDb

Color: Morning Mist, Prism Clown

•Megabass X80 Jr BFS: https://bit.ly/3KFaLoz

Color: ITO Tennessee Shad, Elegy Bone

VISION JERKBAITS...

•Megabass Vision 110: https://bit.ly/3tw8Cpz

Natural: Mat Shad, Killer Kawaguchi,

Bold: Elegy Bone, Western Clown, Mat Skeleton Shad

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

Natural: Mat Shad, Kasumi Ito

Bold: Elegy Bone, French Pearl

•Megabass Vision 110+2: https://bit.ly/2BLQIBA

Natural: Mat Shad, MB Gizzard

Bold: Elegy Bone, French Pearl

VISION JR JERKBAITS...

•Megabass Vision 110 Jr: https://bit.ly/2OeAFBf

Natural: Mat Shad, Tennessee Shad

Bold: Elegy Bone, Table Rock SP

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

Natural: Mat Shad, Kasumi Ito

Bold: Mat Pro Blue Chart, MG Western Clown

•Megabass Vision 110+2 Jr: https://bit.ly/4cZ29q7

Natural: Mat Shad, Tennessee Shad 2

Bold: TLC, Elegy Bone

MEGABASS VISION HOOK UPGRADES...

Split Ring Replacement– Owner Hyperwire Black (Size 2): http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX

110 Replacement Hook– Gamakatsu Finesse Nano Treble (Size 5): http://bit.ly/2dWWAut

110 Junior Replacement Hook– Gamakatsu 1X Black (Size 8): https://bit.ly/3oSXVXp

DUO REALIS HOOK UPGRADES…

Split Ring Replacement– Owner Hyperwire Black (Size 1– 3): http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX

SP Jerkbait Hook Upgrade: https://bit.ly/4637glA

100/110SP – Size #5

85SP – Size #6

Rozante Hook Upgrade: https://bit.ly/2cWpeyw

63SP, 63MR, 57MR – #10

SHIMANO EXPRIDE COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 6'10" Medium Mod Fast: https://bit.ly/32IrXqE

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

Line– Sunline SniperFC 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

MEGABASS P5 DESTROYER COMBO...

Rod– Megabass P5 Destroyer: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

Model: Oneten Stick

Reel– Shimano Aldebaran MGL HG: https://bit.ly/2uQ4oH8

Line– Sunline SniperFC 10 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

DESTROYER EVOLUZION MEGABASS COMBO…

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

Model: Oneten Stick Evolution

Reel– Shimano Aldebaran MGL HG: http://bit.ly/2uQ4oH8

Line– Seaguar Tatsu (10 lb): https://bit.ly/4lN1MBm

BFS COMBO...

Rod– Cashion Icon 6'10" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/3mLIIes

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

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

BUDGET BFS JERKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Cashion Element Z2 6'10" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/48w69eC

Reel– Abu Garcia Revo X BFS: https://bit.ly/4flqwi3

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

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

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

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

Underspin vs Swimbait : The Truth About Fall Bass Fishing!

Should you fish your paddle tail on an underspin, or a bare swimbait head? Jump in the boat with Tim and his son JD for a fun day on the water as they answer this question. A thunderstorm is rolling in, the clouds are building, and the bass are on the move! Watch how Tim adapts to the changing conditions, mixing 3 key baits to keep fish biting.

When bass are chasing baitfish in the Fall, adding a blade to your swimbait is one of the best ways to catch fish. The added flash and vibration of an underspin catches the bass' attention and can lure them away from the real baitfish they're pursuing. However, if that same fish isn't around bait, you're often better off without the blade, relying on the natural appearance of the swimbait and jighead to draw a strike.

Below you'll find links to the baits and gear the guys used throughout the morning. We're including the exact bait colors, weights of heads, as well as exact rod and reel combos. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

UNDERSPIN...

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

Size: 1/4 oz

•Rapala Crush City 2.5" Mayor: https://bit.ly/43Uhyli

Color: Electric Shad

SWIMBAIT...

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

Size: 1/4 oz – 1/0 Hook

•Rapala Crush City 2.5" Mayor: https://bit.ly/43Uhyli

Color: Pro Blue Shad

TOPWATER...

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

Color: Pure Chrome

•Megabass DogMax: https://bit.ly/4wowh6Z

Color: AL Spotlight Shad

TIM'S UNDERSPIN COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Legend X2 7'3" Med Light: https://bit.ly/4farXAh

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

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

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (8 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

JD'S UNDERSPIN 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

TIM'S GUPPY HEAD SPINNING COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Legend Tournament 6'10" Med Light: https://bit.ly/3kmQN2F

Reel– Daiwa Tatula MQ LT: https://bit.ly/3IWhxbv

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

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

TIM'S TOPWATER COMBO...

Rod– Cashion Elite Pro 7' Med Hvy Topwater: https://bit.ly/4ecAjrN

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

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

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

TIM'S GUPPY HEAD BFS COMBO...

Rod– Dobyns Sierra 7' Light (701): https://bit.ly/3C4PWgc

Reel– Daiwa Tatula BF 70: https://bit.ly/4b7UbYM

Line– Daiwa 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

Swimbait Fishing For Bass! ( Beginner To Advanced Seminar – Everything You Need To Know )

This is everything you need to know about swimbait fishing! Soft baits, Hard baits, Rigging, and gear! Matt covers swimbaits, techniques, and tactics in a 3-Hour Seminar, forged through decades of swimbait fishing.

Dive deep into the world of swimbait fishing with us! Matt has been tossing these baits at trophy bass for decades and today he’s pouring out his knowledge to help you become a better angler. If you throw swimbaits, are curious about swimbaits, or need help with specific baits, this video breaks it all down in easy-to-understand terms.

Here are the baits, rods, reels, and gear, with links directly to Tackle Warehouse.

BUDGET BAITS…

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

Color: White Back Shad

•Savage Gear LT Gill: https://bit.ly/3pCRab7

Color: Bluegill

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

Color: Matte Shad

•Berkley 6" Chop Block: https://bit.ly/44MelaG

Color: Shad

•Duo Realis 7" Versa Shad: https://bit.ly/4iL0nxh

Color: Bluegill Flash

•Owner Beast 10/0 Hook: https://bit.ly/2ancP66

•Zman 6" Diezel Minnow: https://bit.ly/3VHVhFi

Colors: Bad Shad

•Zman Diezel Eye Jighead: https://bit.ly/4db6LI2

Size: 3/4 oz

SOFT GLIDES...

•Grow Design Flag 170: https://bit.ly/46LrrVS

Colors: Albino Purple

•Raid Osakana Slide: https://bit.ly/417QgrV

Colors: TW Shad, Hustler

•Savage Soft Shine Glide: https://bit.ly/3WE2eIP

Colors: Gizzard Shad

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

Colors: Shad, Chrome Gizzard, Burnt Bone

SOFT GILLS...

•Savage Gear LT Bluegill: https://bit.ly/3pCRab7

Color: Bluegill, Ghost Gill

•Savage Gear 4" RTF Bluegill: https://bit.ly/2xx1zjH

Color: Bluegill, Ghost Gill

•Mattlures Gill: https://bit.ly/2FsZhA3

Colors: Male Bluegill

•Megabass Sleeper Gill: https://bit.ly/3HPvgMT

Colors: Gill, Gillkko

PADDLE TAILS...

•Megabass 5" Magdraft: https://bit.ly/4gNg7LN

Colors: White Back Shad, Gillkko

•Megabass Magdraft (6" and 8"): https://bit.ly/2mc8bfK

Colors: White Back Shad, Albino Pearl Shad

•Megabass Magdraft Freestyle: https://bit.ly/3bRG3Wi

Colors: White Back Shad, Albino Pearl Shad

•Zman Swag LT: https://bit.ly/3Kpz6l3

Colors: Sight Flash, Perch

•Bacca Burrito Swimbait (5" and 6"): https://bit.ly/3p5SkiW

Colors: Tactical Shad, Tactical Gizzard Shad, Tactical Chartreuse Shad

SOFT WEDGE TAILS...

•Mattlures 6" Shad: https://bit.ly/2vM8cKF

Colors: Light Gizzard

•ZMan 6" ShadTron LT: https://bit.ly/46oXNoG

Colors: Blueback Herring, Threadfin Shad

•Savage Gear 8" Pulse Tail Pro: https://bit.ly/4wBzKzh

Colors: Light Trout, American Shad

BLUEGILL HARD BAITS...

•Baitsanity Explorer Gill: https://bit.ly/3F65FxK

Colors: Bluegill

•Jackall Gantarel: https://bit.ly/2adZI3R

Colors: RT Bluegill

•Bucca Bull Gill: https://bit.ly/2f1ASHn

Colors: Bluegill

•Bucca Brand 3.75" Baby Bull Gill: https://bit.ly/3IBscss

Colors: Violet Brim

•Megabass Vatalion: https://bit.ly/367AOxD

Colors: GG Gill

OPEN WATER GLIDES...

•Baitsanity 11.5" Chimera Shad: https://bit.ly/3U1em4P

•Deps Slide Swimmer 250: https://bit.ly/2AfXQnF

•Savage Gear Scandal 250: https://bit.ly/48q7MNJ

•Savage Gear Shine Glide Pro 230: https://bit.ly/4qQQFLY

•Savage Gear 8" Glide Swimmer: https://bit.ly/4eGJ5No

COVER GLIDES...

•Savage Gear Scandal 200: https://bit.ly/48q7MNJ

•Baitsanity 8" Chimera Shad: https://bit.ly/44XiYvW

•Savage Gear Shine Glide Pro 185: https://bit.ly/4qQQFLY

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

•Clutch Eco: https://bit.ly/4bsZX9q

MULTI JOINT...

•22nd Century Triple Trout (7"-8"): https://bit.ly/2E8Up5P

•Bucca Bull Shad (6"-7"): https://bit.ly/2eJ8gWM

•Bucca Brand 5" Bull Shad: https://bit.ly/4aYEpTm

SWIMBAIT HOOKS...

•Megabass Magdraft Head: https://bit.ly/45kyIvz

•Zman Diezel Eye Jighead: https://bit.ly/4db6LI2

•Owner Beast: https://bit.ly/2ancP66

TREBLE HOOKS AND HARDWARE...

•Owner ST–36 Trebles: https://bit.ly/2cWpeyw

•Owner ST–56 Trebles: https://bit.ly/2cVg7xW

•Gamakatsu 2X Big Bait Trebles: https://bit.ly/42ot615

•BKK Hyperlatch 71SS: https://bit.ly/4gsP6kj

•Owner HyperWire Split Ring: https://bit.ly/2aTH3f1

Sizes: 4-6

•Owner UltraWire Split Ring: https://bit.ly/3bQgswL

Sizes: 3-5

•Single Strand Wire: https://bit.ly/2IwNAiE

Size: 174 lb

•SuspenStrips: https://bit.ly/2YDQNUf

•Zman Rattle Snaker: https://bit.ly/48q8mLp

•Gamakatsu Trigger Nail Weight: https://bit.ly/48EMWtI

LINE/LEADER...

•Sufix 832 Braid: https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

•Sunline Saltimate: https://bit.ly/47MCfkR

•Seaguar Grand Max: https://bit.ly/46eb98G

•Sunline Big Bait FC: https://bit.ly/46NMLv7

•Seaguar Brawlr: https://bit.ly/4g5NwnJ

SWIMBAIT RODS...

•Shimano SLX 7'8" Heavy: https://bit.ly/3QbMjvs

•Cardiff 300 A: https://bit.ly/2cvhtMO

•Dobyns Fury 8' Heavy: https://bit.ly/2bGvlVV

•Abu Garcia Max5 300: https://bit.ly/4pYubaE

•Fenwick World Class 7'8" MH: https://bit.ly/3qbGEya

•Fenwick Elite 7'8" MH: https://bit.ly/3MyC6tb

•Abu Garcia Beast 200: https://bit.ly/49BAQlE

•Shimano Outlier 7'10" Heavy: https://bit.ly/3EuHPiT

•Shimano Tranx 300 HG: https://bit.ly/40QzQ7b

•Megabass Valkyrie 8' XH: https://bit.ly/3J1gchq

•Shimano Conquest MD: https://bit.ly/3ZBEK5p

•St. Croix Victory 8' H: https://bit.ly/3f4tcEb

•Seviin Lunex 300: https://bit.ly/4w3iZMd

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