Early Fall Jerkbait Fishing For Bass! ( Tips, Tricks, Colors, and Hook Upgrades )

It's time to fish your jerkbaits again! The early Fall transition is here, and bass are focusing on baitfish. Jerkbaits are a great way to trigger these bass into biting and today we're going to show you how to do it. If you've ever wanted to experience a wide open jerk bait bite like you've heard other anglers talk about, these are the tricks you need to know!

When it comes to jerkbaits, subtle differences are key. Each bait is unique, and understanding their differences will set you up for success on the water. We've broken the baits into 4 key categories today, and show you exactly how and when to select each bait.

Below you'll find links to the baits and equipment Matt discussed in the video. We've included our best "Natural" colors, as well as our best "Bold" colors for each bait. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

IF YOU COULD ONLY HAVE ONE...

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

Color: Mat Shad, Mat Tennesse Shad

MEGABASS JERKBAITS...

•Megabass Vision 110 Shallow Runner: https://bit.ly/3VkJBrU

Natural: Kasumi Ito, HT-ITO Tennessee Shad

Bold: Ito Kinari, Elegy Bone 2

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

Natural: Mat Shad, Killer Kawaguchi

Bold: Elegy Bone, Western Clown, Mat Skeleton Shad

•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

AGGRESSIVE JERKBAITS...

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

Natural: Ghost Minnow, Morning Dawn

Bold: Neo Pearl, AM Edge

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

Natural: Ghost Minnow, Prism Smelt

Bold: Neo Pearl

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

Natural: Ghost Wakasagi, Blue Pearl Shad

Bold: Secret Shad 2, Matte Pearl White

OVERSIZED JERKBAITS…

•Megabass 110 Max LBO: https://bit.ly/3dfhL9y

Natural: Tennessee Shad, MB Gizzard

Bold: Elegy Bone, French Pearl OB

•Duo Realis 160 SP: https://bit.ly/4g50m4l

Natural: Ghost Minnow, Morning Dawn

Bold: Neo Pearl

BFS JERKBAITS...

•Duo Realis 77SP: https://bit.ly/4qlrAZl

Natural: Prism Gill, Half Mirror Ayu

Bold: Neo Pearl

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

Natural: Ghost Minnow, All Bait

Bold: Neo Pearl

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

Natural: GP Invisible Wakasagi, ITO Tennessee Shad

Bold: Elegy Bone, Hachiro Reaction

•Daiwa TD Minnow 75mm: https://bit.ly/3zfelTX

Natural: Ghost Ayu, Wakasagi

Bold: Bone

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

Natural: Komochi Wakasagi, Morning Mist

Bold: Ghost Chart, Prism Clown

•Duo Realis Rozante 57 MR: https://bit.ly/3YurtNa

Natural: Ghost Wakasagi, Wakasagi

Bold: Chart Gill Halo

MEGABASS VISION 110 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

100SP – Size #5

85SP – Size #6

77SP – Size #8

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

63SP, 63MR, 57MR – #10

JERKBAIT STORAGE BOX...

•Plano EDGE Professional 3700 Thin: https://bit.ly/2VX5eAL

EXPRIDE JERKBAIT COMBO...

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

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

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

MEGABASS P5 COMBO...

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

Model: Oneten Stick

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

Line– Seaguar InvizX (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2oVsG2Y

MEGABASS EVOLUZION COMBO...

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

Model: Oneten Stick Evolution

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

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

BFS JERKBAIT COMBO…

Rod– Dobyns Sierra Ultra Finesse 691: https://bit.ly/3C4PWgc

Model: 6’9” Light Fast

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

If you plan to shop, using these affiliate links before shopping at Tackle Warehouse is the single greatest way to support us! You won't be able to see a difference but they'll know you're one of us!

September Bass Fishing Tricks! How To Catch Bass Around Cover And In Open Water!

Jump in the boat with Tim for a fun day of bass fishing! He's on a reservoir that has great shallow cover fishing, but also has open water Spotted Bass. Watch how he develops several patterns to target these fish, putting together a great bag in a few hours of fishing.

Tim could have spent the whole day shallow targeting bass with a Karashi and Senko, but the offshore fish were too tempting. It didn't take long for him to locate fish that were anxious to eat a topwater bait over open water. This time of year can produce amazing fishing if you know where to look for these bass. Tim focused on suspended fish off the end of main lake points.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits he used throughout the day. We've included his exact colors for each, hooks and rigging components, as well as the rod and reel combos 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.

TACTICALBASSIN GEAR...

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

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

KARASHI...

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

Color: GG Gin Flash

TOPWATER...

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

Color: AL Spotlight Shad

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

Color: Spotlight Shad

SENKO...

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

Color: Tactical Shad

Hook– Owner Sniper Finesse (Size 1): https://bit.ly/2zXirRH

Band– VMC Crossover Band: https://bit.ly/3w0NYdz

SWIMBAIT...

•Keitech 3.3" Fat Swing Impact: https://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Color: Electric Shad

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

Size: 1/4 oz, 1/0 Hook

DOGMAX TOPWATER COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis IMX Pro 843C MBR: https://bit.ly/41lfbZW

Model: 7' Med Hvy

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

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

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

DOG X 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

SENKO COMBO...

Rod– Megabass P5 Destroyer 6'11" Landsat: https://bit.ly/2B7NyFj

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

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

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

KARASHI COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Legend Tournament 6'8" Med X Fast: https://bit.ly/3Iow9KV

Reel– Abu Garcia Zenon MG LTX: https://bit.ly/40ltb6s

Line– Seaguar Smackdown Braid (20 lb): https://bit.ly/43KGHQH

Seaguar Grand Max (15 lb): https://bit.ly/46eb98G

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

Urchin Bait Rigging Tricks! Underwater Footage Of 5 Rigs For Coike + Other Urchins

Urchin baits have taken over bass fishing! What began with the Coike, now encompasses the Uni, the Moeba, and dozens of other similar options. These baits are great for catching fish, but they have some major issues as well. Today we're diving deep into the issues with urchin rigging, particularly bass mortality, and covering 5 rigging methods that will help you solve the problems.

We're covering how to properly rig a frog hook, a treble hook, a quad hook, single hooks, as well as a weighted rig you haven't seen anyone use yet. We're watching underwater to see how weighting and balancing changes these baits, and including detailed notes on the components for each rig.

Below you'll find links to all the baits and rigging components, as well as rod and reel combos 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 GEAR...

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

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

RELATED VIDEO...

•The Best JDM Urchin Bait You've Never Heard Of: https://youtu.be/rkJVtAkk6KA

POPULAR ROUND URCHINS BY BRAND...

•Hideup Coike FullCast: https://bit.ly/4h0ZcFI

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Watermelon Seed

•Hideup Coike 17mm: https://bit.ly/3QyUgwU

Colors: Gill, Watermelon Seed, Watermelon Black Blue

•Berkley Moeba: https://bit.ly/4wu7i1w

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Watermelon, Bloodshot

•Yamamoto Uni Max: https://bit.ly/4gW4V3a

Colors: Green Pumpkin Purp Cop, Green Pump, Scuppernong

•Yamamoto Uni Mas: https://bit.ly/4fC83Pc

Colors: Green Pumpkin Purp Cop, Green Pump, Scuppernong

•Yamamoto Uni HD: https://bit.ly/4wTn2vo

Colors: Scuppernong, Baby Bass, Green Pumpkin

•Prickly Pear 19mm: https://bit.ly/4t07x3h

Colors: Hag's Pumpkin, Red Dirt

•Prickly Pear 25mm: https://bit.ly/4yYc6yy

Colors: Lone Star, Red Dirt, Guadalupe

TIEMCO URCHIN...

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

Favorite Colors: Dark Mimizu, Loco Beetle, Green Pumpkin

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

Favorite Sizes: 1/8 – 3/16 oz

URCHIN JIG...

•MissileBaits Dice Jig: https://bit.ly/4fKzmHn

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Bubblegum, Scuppernong

TREBLE HOOK RIGGING COMPONENTS...

Hook– BKK Hyperlatch 71SS Treble: https://bit.ly/4gsP6kj

Sizes: 2 – 4

Weight– Zman Neko Shroomz: https://bit.ly/3GJTpb1

Sizes: 1/10 – 1/15 oz

Stopper– VMC Sinker Stop (Large): https://bit.ly/38XLQd4

Stopper– Spro Silicone Stop: https://bit.ly/4xnueAF

QUAD HOOK RIGGING COMPONENTS...

Hook– BKK Hyperlatch Quad Urchin:

Sizes: 1 – 2

Weight– 1st Gen Dropshot: https://bit.ly/3UbrFTB

Sizes: 1/8 – 3/16 oz

FROG HOOK RIGGING COMPONENTS...

Hook– Gamakatsu EWG Frog Hook: https://bit.ly/3Se6UWN

Weight– Cast Again Frag Free Rig: https://bit.ly/4qxAfbm

Harness– Decoy Froggy Eye: https://bit.ly/4gyx1zs

Size:

Split Ring– Owner Hyperwire Ring: https://bit.ly/2aTH3f1

Size: 5

Split Shot– Eagle Claw: https://bit.ly/3Shh6xH

Size: BB – 4

SINGLE HOOK RIGGING COMPONENTS...

Hook– Gamakatsu Ball Rig: https://bit.ly/4qGZ1Ws

Size: 3/0

Weedless Hook– Gamakatsu Weedless Ball Rig: https://bit.ly/4i2attD

Size: 3/0

Weight Harness– Jewel Baits Freak O: https://bit.ly/3UkkRD8

Sizes: 1/8 – 3/16 oz

SHAKY HEAD RIGGING COMPONENTS...

•Dirty jigs Magnum Standup Head: https://bit.ly/2KHBpiZ

Sizes: 3/16 oz – 3/8 oz

•MissileBaits 6" Magic Worm: https://bit.ly/3T7dHgB

Colors: Blueback Secret, Watermelon Violet

HIGH END URCHIN COMBO...

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

Reel– Daiwa Kage SV 150: https://bit.ly/3JEBep4

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

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (20 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

MID PRICED URCHIN COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick Elite 7'1" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/3MyC6tb

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

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

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

BUDGET URCHIN COMBO...

Rod– Dobyns Maverick 7'3" Med Hvy Fast: https://bit.ly/3ncP1nX

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

Line– Sunline SniperFC (20 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

Where Do Bass Go During The Fall Transition?! (And The Best Baits To Catch Them)

Fall Bass Fishing has arrived!! Here's what you need to know! Bass are schooling and feeding on baitfish. If your favorite patterns are beginning to fail, you need to adapt right away. 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 watching 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: https://bit.ly/38YpPIz

TOPWATER...

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

Color: Spotlight Shad

•Whopper Plopper 90: https://bit.ly/2bsPbQV

Color: I Know It

•MissileBaits Buzz Wagon: https://bit.ly/4wnejBo

Size: 1/2 oz

Colors: Black, Silver

•Jackall Gavacho: http://bit.ly/2L7KsWS

Colors: Chart Strike Gill

KARASHI...

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

Colors: Albino Pearl GB, Mat Shad

CRANKBAITS...

•Megabass Blowly: https://bit.ly/3RNQZxL

Colors: Kasumi Ito, GG Wakasagi

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

Colors: Mossy Shad, Threadfin Flash

CHATTERBAIT...

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

Color: Electric Shad, Bama Bream

•ZMan 4.5" Chattershad: https://bit.ly/4jPaGOX

Color: Electric Shad

SOFT JERKBAIT...

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

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

•Megabass Sling Shad: https://bit.ly/41tgaaT

Colors: Bluegill, Oikawa

Hook– Gamakatsu Superline Offset Round Bend: https://bit.ly/4l2QhGL

Size: 3/0 (Megabass) or 5/0 (Whiplash)

WEEDLESS UNDERSPIN...

•BKK Titan Diver (4/0): https://bit.ly/3kzagCo

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

Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

MINI UNDERSPIN...

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

Size: 1/4 oz

•Keitech 3.3" Fat Swing Impact: https://bit.ly/418wxdb

Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

PITCHIN JIG...

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

Color: The Go To, Alabama Craw

•Xzone 3.5" Adrenaline Craw: https://bit.ly/3ebTO5h

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Pumpkin Plum Party

URCHIN BAITS...

•Tiemco Harinezume 88MM Elastomer Creature: https://bit.ly/4yX6YL5

Favorite Colors: Dark Mimizu, Loco Beetle, Green Pumpkin

•Berkley Moeba: https://bit.ly/4wu7i1w

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Watermelon, Bloodshot

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 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 URCHIN COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Bass X  7'1" Med Hvy Fast: https://bit.ly/3A5CFSU

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

Line– Sunline SniperFC (20 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BUDGET CHATTERBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick HMG 7'5" Medium Heavy X Fast: https://bit.ly/3AyrAiW

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

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

BUDGET CRANKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Dobyns Maverick 7' Med Hvy (705CB): https://bit.ly/47alYsM

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

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

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

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

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