Rig Tricks For Fall And Winter Bass! (There's A Reason Everyone Keeps This Quiet)

This is arguably the most overlooked rig in bass fishing! Tournaments banned them, anglers keep them quiet, but today we're shining a spotlight back on the A-Rig. This is a major part of our cold water fishing, and it should be part of yours too. The Rig's ability to trigger fish into biting is incredible, and if you're not taking advantage of it, someone else is!

Alabama Rigs are an amazing tool to target big, lethargic fish. The way bass react to this schooling presentation is unlike any other lure. The downside of these rigs is how cumbersome they are to cast and retrieve! We've worked hard to develop rigs that are comfortable to fish, durable, and effective.

Below you'll find links to the exact rigs, baits, and components discussed in the video. 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


TACTICAL BLADED RIGS...

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

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

•Hog Farmer Tactical Flex Rig (Bladed): https://bit.ly/38xd1es

•Hog Farmer Tactical 5 Hook Rig (Bladed): https://bit.ly/429NWTK


TACTICAL NON BLADED RIGS...

•Hog Farmer Tactical MICRO Flex (Non Bladed): https://bit.ly/3Rui7Oc

•Hog Farmer Tactical MINI Flex (Non Bladed): https://bit.ly/3isTio0

•Hog Farmer Tactical Flex Rig (Non Bladed): https://bit.ly/3vhpSez


SWIMBAIT HEADS (Largest To Smallest)...

•TacticalBassin Screwed Up Swimbait Head: https://bit.ly/3U5RsIx

Recommended Size: 1/8 – 3/8 oz


=•Matt Allen Swimbait Head: https://bit.ly/29RrTYN

Recommended Size: 1/8 – 3/8 oz


•ZMan Trout Eye Finesse Head: https://bit.ly/3C7H1iL

Recommended Size: 1/8 oz


SWIMBAITS FOR MICRO RIG…

•XZone Swammer: http://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Size: 2.75"

Color: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl


•Yamamoto Shibo Swimmer: https://bit.ly/4txT8vy

Size: 2.7"

Color: Natural Shad, Sexy Shad, Tennessee Shad


SWIMBAITS FOR MINI AND FLEX RIG...

•XZone Swammer: http://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Size: 3.5 - 4.75”

Color: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl, Sexy Shad


•Keitech Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Sizes: 3.8" - 4.8"

Color: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl


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

Size: 3.5" – 4.5"

Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad, Tennessee Shad


•Keitech Pro Packs: https://bit.ly/418wxdb

Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad


DUMMY BAITS (Non Hooked)…

•Damiki Armor Shad: http://bit.ly/2KtPDAT

Size: 3”

Colors: American Shad, Pure Gill


•Yamamoto Shibo Swimmer: https://bit.ly/4txT8vy

Size: 2.7"

Color: Natural Shad, Sexy Shad, Tennessee Shad


•MissileBaits ShockWave Swimbait: https://bit.ly/3Y72VKC

Colors: Fishaliscious, Frosted Purple


FAVORITE RIG AND SWIMBAIT COMBINATIONS...

Micro – 1/8 oz Zman Trout Eye Finesse / 2.7" Yamamoto Shibo Swimmer

Mini – 1/8 oz Matt Allen Head / 4" Xzone Swammer

Flex/5 Hook – 1/8 oz Screwed Up Head / 4.75" Keitech Fat Swing Impact


RIG STORAGE...

•Rig Rangler: https://bit.ly/3DqKUw2

•Rod Glove XL Sleeve: http://bit.ly/2GFOT9R

•TW Alabama Rig Bag: https://bit.ly/3Z1xAbH


DOBYNS RIG COMBO...

Rod– Dobyns Champion Extreme HP: https://bit.ly/2ab2kRX

Model: 7'8" Heavy, 784

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

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

Leader– Seaguar Grand Max (24 lb): https://bit.ly/46eb98G


FENWICK COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick World Class 7'8" Med Hvy Fast: https://bit.ly/3qbGEya

Reel– Abu Garcia Revo SX VoltIQ: https://bit.ly/493t4Qq

Line– Berkley X9 Braid (65 lb): https://bit.ly/3Xv5oze

Leader– Berkley Big Game (20 lb): https://bit.ly/3361fGi


BUDGET COMBO...

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

Model: 7'3" Heavy +

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

Line- Seaguar Red Label (20 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

November Bass Fishing Tricks ( As Water Temps Drop )

Cobi Pellerito is doing some Fall bass fishing in the North and he’s invited us along for the ride. Jump in the passenger seat and enjoy the show as he targets big fish at the end of the season. He’s exploring a brand new lake, covering water, and looking for active fish. Listen to the details of how he selects likely spots to fish, and how he adapts to get consistent bites.

Cobi is an excellent addition to the Tactical Family and brings an incredible knowledge base, honed through years of targeting trophy Smallmouth and Largemouth. Today he focused on fishing that were staging around juvenile baitfish, and caught a variety of species. It’s no surprise that a minnow and a swimbait made up the majority of the catches, but he was very specific with his bait and color choices.

Below you’ll find links to all the baits he used throughout the day. We’ve included the exact colors, jigheads, as well as details of the rods and reels he used to fish the baits effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.


RELATED VIDEOS…

•The Tactical Family Is Growing! Cobi Pellerito Joins The Team: https://youtu.be/VwIE7v07VyA


COBI'S SOCIAL...

Cobi's Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/cobi.pellerito/


MINNOW BAITS…

Bait – Megabass Haze ST: http://bit.ly/4l1S2Tq

Color: Natural Borealis Shad

Head– Gamakatsu Horizon Ball jig head: http://bit.ly/4d288cp

Size: 3/32 oz,  1/0 Hook


Bait – Megabass Sling Shad: http://bit.ly/41tgaaT

Color: Ayu 

Head – Gamakatsu Horizon LG: http://bit.ly/3QklyHO

Size: 1/0 Hook, 3/16 oz


SPARK SHAD…

Bait – Megabass Spark Shad: http://bit.ly/2XcLZk4

Sizes: 3” & 3.6”

Colors: Real and Green Pumpkin 

Head– Dirty Jigs Guppy Head: http://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

Size: 3/8 oz, 1/0 Hook and 3/8 oz, 3/0 Hook


JERKBAIT…

•Megabass X Nanahan +2: http://bit.ly/48fHMSj

Color: GP Crystal Shad


HAZE ST COMBO…

Rod – Megabass Destroyer P5: http://bit.ly/2B7NyFj

Model: Whippet

Reel – Daiwa Fuego LT 3000: http://bit.ly/2yDmdtQ

Line – Cortland Master braid (8 lb): https://bit.ly/4yu4O4U

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


SLING SHAD COMBO…

Rod– Megabass Destroyer P5: https://bit.ly/2B7NyFj

Model: Baby Plugging

Reel– Daiwa Tatula MQ LT 4000: https://bit.ly/3IWhxbv

Line– Cortland Masterbraid (8lb): https://bit.ly/4yu4O4U

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


SPARK SHAD COMBO…

Rod– Megabass X10: https://bit.ly/4itkShC

Model: Jade Python 

Reel– Daiwa Exist 3000: http://bit.ly/453vyds

Line– Cortland Masterbraid (8lb): https://bit.ly/4yu4O4U

Leader– Sunline SniperFC (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju


JERKBAIT COMBO…

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

Model: Oneten Stick

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

Line– Sunline SniperFC (8 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

4 Bait Tricks Bass Can't Resist In November! ( While Fishing A New Lake )

Today we're using Fall techniques to target bass, all while exploring a new lake! Jump in the boat with Matt and see what it takes to find and catch fish on a new lake. He begins by covering water with likely techniques, looking for those first key bites. From there, he adapts and expands to create three unique patterns for both Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass.

The first pattern involved covering water on break lines with a topwater, Karashi, and other fast moving baits. Later in the day this pattern shifted to include a small swimbait and senko. The second pattern was focused on dock fishing with a jig. The third pattern developed when the wind began to blow and Matt focused on wind blown rocky points with a finesse swimbait.

Below you'll find links to all the baits and gear Matt used throughout the day. We've included the specifics of color, hooks, trailers, etc... for each bait. 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: https://bit.ly/38YpPIz


TOPWATER...

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

Colors: Juvy Gill


KARASHI...

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

Colors: SH SE AYu


•Megabass Karashi: https://bit.ly/3LwMGS7

Colors: Juvy Gill


SWIMBAITS...

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

Size: 1/8 oz - 1/0 Hook


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

Color: Rainbow Shad


•Zman 5" Swag LT: https://bit.ly/3Kpz6l3

Color: Perch


SENKO...

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

Color: Tactical Twilight

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

Size: 2/0


FINESSE JIG...

•Zman 3/8 oz TRD Finesse Jig: https://bit.ly/4hVxMEO

Color: Canada Craw

•MissileBaits Mini D Chunk: https://bit.ly/3lGE8gx

Colors: Green Pumpkin


FULL SIZE JIG...

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

Color: The Go To

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

Color: Green Pumpkin


TOPWATER COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis NRX+ 843C MBR: https://bit.ly/2SuZG15

Reel– Shimano Metanium DC 70 A: https://bit.ly/2qrSZvs

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

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


FINESSE SWIMBAIT...

Rod– Dobyns Champion XP 792: https://bit.ly/2j7EBXD

Model: 7'9" Medium Light

Reel– Shimano Vanquish 3000: https://bit.ly/4sAmR5X

Line– Sunline Almight (18 lb): https://bit.ly/4flJrsg

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (10 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi


FINESSE JIG AND SENKO...

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

Model: 7'1" Med Hvy

Reel– Daiwa Steez SV TW: https://bit.ly/3wXZ9Jb

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


FULL SIZE JIG COMBO...

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

Model: 7'5" Mag Heavy

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

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

Leader– Sufix Advance Mono (20 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix


KARASHI COMBO...

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

Model: Expada

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

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

Don't Make These Fishing Line Mistakes! ( How To Save Money And Get The Best Line )

Who makes the best fishing line? Let's find out! Which line should you use for each technique, and does it even matter? Let's start simple for beginner anglers then dive in deep for advanced anglers. From Fluorocarbon to Braid, Monofilment to Copolymer, we're covering all the different lines and explaining the advantages of each.

Each style of line has unique qualities that are beneficial at the right time. Fluorocarbon has incredible abrasion resistance and is incredibly clear. Monofilament is inexpensive, strong, and easy to use.  Braided line provides power in an incredibly thin package. While all of these lines have amazing benefits, they also provide challenges that need to be overcome. Understanding which line to throw for different techniques will improve your overall fishing experience. The majority of break offs, foul ups, and backlashes are a direct result of mistakes in line selection.

Below you'll find links to the exact line Tim 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.


TACTICALBASSIN MERCH...

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

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


BUDGET FLUOROCARBON...

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

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

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


EVERY DAY FLUOROCARBON...

•Sunline SniperFC: https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

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

•Berkley Gin Clear: https://bit.ly/4si6sCz


NICHE FLUOROCARBON...

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

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

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


MONOFILAMENT...

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

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


COPOLYMER...

•Sufix Defcon FC: https://bit.ly/3KGwG1H


BUDGET BRAIDED LINE...

•Power Pro: https://bit.ly/2aFg46b

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


EVERY DAY BRAID...

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

•Sufix 832: https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji


NICHE BRAID...

•Sufix 131: https://bit.ly/314VoyF

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

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


FLUOROCARBON LEADER...

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

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


SWIMBAIT LEADER...

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

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

Size: 30 – 35 lbs

LINE ACCESSORIES...

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

•Plano Leader Box: https://bit.ly/2CX249A

•Plano Edge Leader Box: https://bit.ly/3TXTdJq

•Maxima Sharktooth Line Control Management: https://bit.ly/3S5nsjm


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