The Only Time an 11 Lber Was a Let Down...

The night started like any other as we searched for trophy bass in the dark. But on this night things were going to go so right and so wrong in ways we never saw coming. A bent out hook cost us a MONSTER Bass!

Fishing for trophy bass is never easy so when you get a bite its very important that you do everything you can to capitalize and get that big bass in the boat. Unfortunately sometimes you do everything right and the bass still wins the battle.

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Baits that we were using...
Mattlures 6" Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2de1x2n
Huddleston 8" Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2azFTon

Gear Used...

Rod- Dobyns 807: http://bit.ly/2aivwYX
Reel- Calcutta 400B: http://bit.ly/2b6NX0d
Line- 80 lb: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b
Net- http://bit.ly/2dh9xQP
Scale- http://bit.ly/2f7QgQ9

Remember there are a lot of variables that are outside of your control when fishing for big bass. Make sure that you're putting the odds in your favor by preparing your gear and using the best equipment you can for the job. Sharp hooks, strong line, the right rod and reel, are all essential to your success. You can't control what the bass is going to do but you can make sure your gear is ready for the fight. 

10 Pounder on the Lipless Crankbait!

Tim hit Clearlake between storms and got rewarded with a MONSTER BASS! In this video he explains exactly what went in to catching this 10 lb trophy bass!

For years we've preached how effective lipless crankbaits like the LV-500 are at catching trophy size bass. In this video Tim explains how he targeted a school of prespawn bass and was able to catch the biggest bass in the school by triggering her with the crankbait. 

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Gear Used...
Rod - G Loomis CBR 845: http://bit.ly/2c58qD3
Reel- Shimano Curado 70: http://bit.ly/2apmDJt
Line- Sufix 832 Braid (20 lb): http://bit.ly/2ae93Ji
Lure- LV 500 Lipless Crankbait: http://bit.ly/2aAUUbd
Hooks- Owner ST-56 3x Treble Size 4: http://bit.ly/2cVg7xW

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Wondering how to fish the lipless crankbait for monster bass? Watch this video... https://youtu.be/UeSTLDKN55c

Matt's Biggest Limit | 51 lbs with a 12 lb Kicker!

Catching a 51 lb limit for 5 bass is an experience of a lifetime. Doing it with a camera crew while filming for Trev Gowdy's Monster Fish was amazing! To top it off, the day before they had a 25+ limit of smallmouth bass! 

The number one question we get asked is can you see the show? It still airs from time to time but we don't have a hard copy of it. Be sure to record "Monster Fish" if you want to see it! 

What Gear did we use? 

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Spro BBZ-1 Floater: http://bit.ly/2cU1x5P
8" Huddleston Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2azFTon
Rod- Dobyns 807: http://bit.ly/2aivwYX
Reel- Calcutta 400B: http://bit.ly/2b6NX0d
Line- 80 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b
Leader-25 lb Maxima Ultragreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Scale Used: http://bit.ly/2f7QgQ9
Net Used: http://bit.ly/2dh9xQP
Camera Used: http://bit.ly/2iwZqqU

We were so blessed to catch even one giant bass on a swimbait but to catch a huge limit, and in only 3 hours was truly amazing! Trev Gowdy also go the biggest bass of his life that day. If you ever get the chance to fish big swimbaits , give it a try, you just never know what could happen! 

World Record Spotted Bass | The Story You Never Heard

On January 12th, 2015 Tim Little caught the All-Tackle World Record Spotted Bass. But have you ever wondered what went in to catching that fish? Ever wanted to catch one yourself? Listen to the story of this amazing catch and get the information you need so you're prepared when its your turn to hold a world record bass. 

The day started like any other on Bullards Bar Reservoir but really, the story started long before. We have to go back in time to really understand what lead up to this amazing catch!

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Make sure you're prepared for your catch with the items below:

Certifiable Scale: http://bit.ly/2f7QgQ9
Trophy Net: http://bit.ly/2dh9xQP
Measuring Board: http://bit.ly/2jvBxkV
Fluorocarbon Line: http://bit.ly/2aaBBDX
IGFA World Record Packet: http://bit.ly/2khb7Uq

We've been very blessed to catch these magnum spotted bass as well as to have the platform to share the experience with you. Thank you so much for listening and supporting Tacticalbassin!