Fishing Line Explained! Save Money By Avoiding Costly Mistakes!

Which fishing line should you be using? From Monofilament to Copolymer, Fluorocarbon to Braid, we're covering all the different lines and explaining the advantages of each! Let's start simple for beginner anglers then dive in deep for advanced anglers!

Who makes the best fishing line? Let's find out! The majority of line failures are a direct result of mistakes in line selection. Each style of line has benefits. Monofilament is inexpensive, strong, and easy to use. Fluorocarbon has incredible abrasion resistance and is nearly clear in the water. Braided line provides power in an incredibly thin package. While all of these lines have amazing benefits, each also provides challenges that need to be overcome. Understanding which line to throw for different techniques will improve your overall fishing experience!

Below you'll find links to the exact line Matt discussed in the video. We've separated them into different categories, based on price. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each.

CONNECTION KNOT VIDEO...

5 Knots You Need To Know!: https://youtu.be/MYzIKg4sPWU

AFFORDABLE FLUOROCARBON LINE...

•Seaguar Basix: https://bit.ly/38c1HHr

•Sunline Model FC: https://bit.ly/47bYQIm

•Seaguar Red Label: https://bit.ly/2LOVEwA

MAIN FLUOROCARBON LINES...

•Seaguar InvizX: https://bit.ly/2oVsG2Y

•Sunline Super FCSniper: https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

•Seaguar Tatsu: https://bit.ly/4lN1MBm

NICHE FLUOROCARBON LIENS...

•Sunline Crank FC: https://bit.ly/3fohguC

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

•Daiwa Hidden FC: https://bit.ly/3ILKXH0

MONOFILAMENT LINE...

•Sufix Advance Mono: https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

•Maxima Ultragreen: https://bit.ly/2ae97J9

COPOLYMER LINE...

•Sufix Defcon: https://bit.ly/3KGwG1H

BUDGET BRAIDED LINE...

•Power Pro Spectra: https://bit.ly/2aFg46b

•Seaguar Tact X: https://bit.ly/4eV8UJz

MAIN BRAIDED LINE...

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

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

NICHE BRAIDED LINE...

•Sufix 131 Braid: https://bit.ly/314VoyF

•Sunline Almight (Sinking): https://bit.ly/4flJrsg

•Seaguar PEX8: https://bit.ly/3UEhhl2

MONO LEADER...

•Sufix Advance Mono: https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

Size: 12 – 20 lb

FLUOROCARBON LEADER...

•Seaguar Gold Label: https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

Size: 8 – 12 lb

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

Size: 8 – 15 lb

SWIMBAIT LEADER...

•Seaguar Gold Label: https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

Size: 25 – 35 lb

•Sunline Saltimate Nylon Shock Leader: https://bit.ly/3WqDIJp

Size: 30 – 40 lb

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

Size: 25 – 35 lb

LINE STORAGE AND ACCESSORIES...

•Seaguar Line and Leader Bags: https://bit.ly/3yb17XZ

•Seaguar Bulk Storage Bag: https://bit.ly/4c6mlny

•Sunline Camo Line Storage Bag: https://bit.ly/47aRGnu

•Plano Spool Box: https://bit.ly/30VngVs

LINE SIZE RECOMMENDATIONS BY TECHNIQUE...

Dropshot– 10 lb Braid or 6 lb Fluorocarbon

Crankbait– 12–17 lb Fluorocarbon or 20–30 lb Braid

Topwater– 40 lb Braid or 15 lb Mono

Frog– 50–65 lb Braid

Jig– 50 lb Braid, 15–20 lb Fluorocarbon, 15–20 lb Mono Leader

Ned Rig– 10 lb Braid or 6 lb Fluorocarbon

Senko– 30 lb Braid, 10–15 lb Mono leader, 12 lb fluorocarbon

Shakey Head– 20 lb Braid, 10–12 lb fluorocarbon, 10 lb mono leader

Spnnerbait/Chatterbait– 15–20 lb fluorocarbon, 40–50 lb Braid

Big Swimbait– 80 lb braid, 25–35 lb mono or fluorocarbon leader

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 Find And Catch Fish In Any Lake! (3 Key Patterns To Catch Bass)

Come along with the Tactical Guys for a day on the water! They're exploring a new lake and it doesn't take long to start catching BIG fish! From swimbaits, to jigs, to finesse baits, the guys have a blast, despite the freezing cold temperatures! If finding fish on a new lake is intimidating to you, this video will help.

The key to fishing new water is learning to identify patterns quickly. Matt and Tim quickly find 3 different ways to catch fish in this lake. Once they have options they quickly isolated the pattern that was catching the biggest fish, and dialed it in further with multiple baits. Fishing new water isn't hard, it just takes a different mentality. Keep in mind, these guys didn't go finesse fishing because they didn't know the lake, they picked up their power fishing rods and figured out how to catch big bass.

Below you'll find links to all the gear the guys used in the video. From the baits, to the rod and reel combos, to the gear that kept them warm, we've linked all of it below. We've even included the exact colors and components for the baits. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

JERKBAIT...

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

Colors: Golden Brownie

ALABAMA RIG...

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

Baits– Keitech 4.3" Fat Swing Impact: https://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Color: Electric Shad

Hooks– Dirty Jigs Matt Allen Swimbait Head: https://bit.ly/29RrTYN

Size: 1/4 oz

SWIMBAIT...

•ZMan Swag LT 6" Swimbait: https://bit.ly/3Kpz6l3

Color: Sight Flash

•River2Sea S Waver 168: https://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh

Color: TW Ghost Minnow

THE JIG...

•Dirty Jigs 1/2 oz Compact Pitchin Jig: https://bit.ly/2hAIyCV

Color: The Go To

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

Color: Green Pumpkin

FINESSE SWIMBAIT...

•Megabass 3" Spark Shad: https://bit.ly/2XcLZk4

Color: Real, Royal Gill

•Dirty Jigs HD Guppy Head: https://bit.ly/3WCfvSn

Size: 1/4 oz

STROLLING BAIT...

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

Color: Green Shad, Electric Shad

•Dirty Jigs HD Guppy Head: https://bit.ly/3WCfvSn

Size: 1/4 oz

WARM WEATHER GEAR...

•TacticalBassin Fleece Lined Beanie: https://bit.ly/4opNxVk

•Aftco Crosswind Puff Jacket: https://bit.ly/47M4t13

•Aftco Fortress Rain Bibs: https://bit.ly/4aPp45O

MATT'S SWIMBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Poison Ultima 7'4" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/3OfNBGe

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

Line– Seaguar Tatsu (20 lb): https://bit.ly/4lN1MBm

MATT'S JIG COMBO...

Rod– Dobyns Xtasy 755: https://bit.ly/36fIHCg

Model: 7'5" Mag Heavy

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

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

Leader– Sufix Advance Mono (15 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

TIM'S BFS COMBO...

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

Reel– Daiwa PX BF 70: https://bit.ly/3y0fWw0

Line– Sunline Super FC (7 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

Speed Cranking For Bass: Everything You Need to Know! (Fall And Winter Crankbait Fishing)

Today we're diving into the world of "Speed Cranking" with deep diving crankbaits for Fall and Winter bass! We're covering 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. Additionally we've included links to the rod and reel combos discussed in the video, and any other relevant information. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

THE MAIN BAITS...

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

Colors: Ito Wakasagi, MB Gizzard, Mat Shad

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

Colors: Mirrored Minnow, DD Minnow, Ghost Minnow

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

Colors: Mat Shad, MB Gizzard, PM Kisyu Ayu

ADDITIONAL BAITS...

•Rapala DT 16: https://bit.ly/42ITxNr

Natural Colors: Green Gizzard Shad, Live River Shad

•Rapala DT 10: https://bit.ly/2BL0UYl

Natural Colors: Green Gizzard Shad, Live River Shad

•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

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, DT 16

Size 4: Deep X 300, DT 10

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

Size: 6, 4, 2

HIGH END CRANKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis IMX PRO 906 CBR: https://bit.ly/2FQj6CZ

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

Line– Sunline Crank FC: https://bit.ly/3fohguC

MID PRICED CRANKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Legend Tourn 7'2" Med Mod Fast: https://bit.ly/3Iow9KV

Model: Finesse Carbon Cranker

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

Line– Sunline Crank FC: https://bit.ly/3fohguC

BUDGET CRANKBAIT COMBO...

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

Reel– Seviin GF (7.3:1): 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

Why Metal Baits Crush Bass In The Fall (Spoons, Blades, & Tail Spins)

Heavy Metal Bass Fishing is awesome! Fall and Winter are prime time to fish a variety of metal baits. Blade Baits and tail spins were born out of necessity in the heart of Winter. Jigging spoons and flutter spoons have amazing fish catching abilities any time baitfish are around. If you're not putting these metal baits to work for you, you're leaving fish behind this Fall!

A lot of anglers misunderstand Metal baits. They look at these hunks of metal hanging on the pegs at their local tackle shop and can't believe bass would eat them. It's not until you see the action in the water that they'll begin to make sense. After the first few bites, you're shocked by the realization that fish can't resist these lures! Fall bass fishing with metal baits can be incredible! Now, not all baits are created equal and we definitely have a few favorites.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear we discussed in the video. We've included our favorite sizes, colors, and hook upgrades for each. We've also included our favorite rod and reel combos for fishing these baits effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

FLUTTER SPOON...

•Nichols Lake Fork Flutter Spoon: https://bit.ly/2ICAGKL

Colors: Shattered Glass Silver, Purple Threadfin

Stinger Treble Hook: Owner ST–36: https://bit.ly/2cWpeyw

Size: 2

JIGGING SPOON...

•Nichols Blade Runner Duh Spoon: https://bit.ly/4cSEVki

Size: 3/4 – 1 3/4 oz

Colors: Morning Dawn UV, Sierra UV, Shattered Glass Silver

•War Eagle Jigging Spoon (7/8 oz): https://bit.ly/2H9dJV1

Colors: Nickel, Purple Shad

BLADE BAITS...

•Damiki Vault (1/4 – 1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2rnO7e2

Colors: Black Holo, Real Shad, Holo Cyber Purple

•Megabass Dyna Response (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2R7FlvL

Colors: Jukucho Shad, Ito Hiau

HOOK UPGRADES FOR VAULT...

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

Sizes: 2 and 3 (3 on tail and head, 2 on belly)

Hooks For 1/2 oz– Owner STX 38: http://bit.ly/2oNIeCD

Size: 6

Hooks For 1/4 oz– Owner ST–36: https://bit.ly/2cWpeyw

Size: 10

TAIL SPINS...

•Jackall Deracoup (1/2 – 3/4 oz): https://bit.ly/2p8X4b0

Colors: Silver, Clear Shad, Dera Shad

•Damiki Axe Blade (3/4 – 1 oz): https://bit.ly/2w2uB9t

Colors: Black Holo, Holo Real Shad

FLUTTER SPOON COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 7'6" MH: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel– Curado 150 M: https://bit.ly/4odTDs7

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

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

BLADE BAIT COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Legend Tournament: https://bit.ly/3Iow9KV

Model: Carbon Cranker

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

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

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (15 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

JIGGING SPOON COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick World Class 7'1" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/3qbGEya

Reel– Abu Garcia Zata Tact–Z: https://bit.ly/3B8E7Ks

Line– Seaguar InvizX (20 lb): https://bit.ly/2oVsG2Y

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