Catching Big Slab Crappie From My Dock!

Giant Slab Crappie! We don't have to go far, they're all around our dock! The fish are schooling around the pilings and feeding aggressively on small shad. They'll eat a variety of baits but we figured out the biggest fish like to eat the float and fly. Come along as JD and I throw light line and ultralight bass tackle for crappie and bass.

Big slabs can be caught on any cheap crappie jig but we've demonstrated in previous crappie videos (links below) that your odds of catching the really big ones goes up exponentially when you use higher quality lures. Flies and hair jigs consistently out produce crappie jigs and small swimbaits like keitechs are far superior to traditional curly tail grubs. If your goal is bigger crappie, don't be afraid to pick up some of your finesse bass tackle and give it a try!

Today's video was all about having a good time. JD is doing a great job of learning the techniques and we're glad you could come along for the fun! If you're interested in any of the gear we were using in today's video, we've linked them below. The links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see close up photos and descriptions of each item. We also linked some of our previous crappie and float n fly videos. 

Our Favorite Crappie Baits... 

-Spro 1/16 oz Phat Fly (Grey Ghost): http://bit.ly/2mboisG

-Thill Stealth Mini Float Bobber: http://bit.ly/2EYoXWa

-Thill Bobber Stops: http://bit.ly/2CJz1F0

-Cumberland Pro Lures 1/16 oz Float-N-Fly: http://bit.ly/2o9PE63

-Keitech 2.8" Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

-Acme Tackle 1/4 oz Kastmasters: http://bit.ly/2PtUwi3

Tim's Hair Jig Combo... 

Rod- G Loomis Trout Series 901: Source Locally

Reel- Shimano Stradic FL 1000: http://bit.ly/35Bufnb

Line- Sunline Sniper Fluorocarbon 4 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

Budget Bass / Crappie Combo... 

Rod- Shimano Convergence 7' Medium Light: https://bit.ly/3euARZO

Reel- Shimano Sedona FL 1000: http://bit.ly/2wgh50Z

Line- Sunline Sniper Fluorocarbon 4 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

Crappie Videos... 

How To Catch Huge Slab Crappie: https://youtu.be/WjDVpQ4aTsc

Huge Slab Crappie On Every Cast!: https://youtu.be/cBpu1suTnno

Float N Fly Video... 

The Float N Fly Just Got Easier!: https://youtu.be/oqZfnRkIvc0

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Awesome Bank Fishing With 3 Tips To Catch More Bass While Pond Fishing

Tim got access to an awesome pond! He's walking the shore with son JD and friend Caleb and they're catching nice bass! Come along for really good fishing with a glide bait, small swimbait, senko, and more. Fishing from shore allows you to fish unique angles that boats can't reach. Tim has a few tips that will make it even easier the next time you're on the bank. 

Tim starts off fishing with an S-Waver. The idea being that glide baits have incredible drawing power, pulling fish up from great distances. Best case scenario, you'll catch a giant, but even if you don't you're likely to see what is lurking in the depths as they come up to examine the bait. Tim's next trick is to focus on smaller swimbaits in bluegill and panfish colors. 

While every pond's ecosystem is different, almost all of them contain panfish. You simply can't go wrong with a bluegill imitator. You may find that white or flashy colors will work but unlike most large bodies of water, its always smart to start with bluegill imitators rather than shad imitators. When Tim switches to the senko he shares his 3rd trick for maximizing his time on the water. 

When shore fishing its often important to make long casts to maximize your fishing area. At the end of a long cast it can be really difficult to detect bites, especially with weightless presentations. Tim recommends switching your finesse rod to "high visibility" (Neon) line so that you can see the bites instead of feeling them. 

Pond fishing is often overlooked and with the current shelter in place around the country, its more likely than ever that you're pond hopping to catch a bass. Use these tips the next time you do and you'll be surprised by the results. Below is a breakdown of all the baits (in order of appearance) as well as Tim's top 3 Pond Fishing/Bank Fishing combos. 

The Baits... 

GlideBait- S-Waver 168 (Light Trout): http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh

Chatterbait- Evergreen JackHammer 3/8 oz (BHite Delight): http://bit.ly/2popvj6

Chatterbait Trailer- Keitech 3.8" Fat Swing Impact (Sungill): http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Senko- Yamamoto 5" Senko (Green Pumpkin): http://bit.ly/2axAmNS

Hook- Owner Twist Lock Hook 3/0: http://bit.ly/2cYZ3rM

Dropshot- Roboworm 6" Straight Tail (Marten's Madness): http://bit.ly/2asZyH3

Hook- Owner Mosquito Light Size 1: http://bit.ly/2zQVKx3

Weight- Swagger Tungsten 1/8 oz Pencil: http://bit.ly/2UY7cgx

Swimbait- Keitech 4.8" Fat Swing Impact (TW Ghost Shad): http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Hook- Owner Flashy Swimmer 5/0 with 1/4 oz: http://bit.ly/2e8O4Y7

Swimbait- 4.3" Fat Swing Impact Keitech (Sun Gill): http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Head- TacticalBassin Finesse Swimbait Head 3/8 oz: http://bit.ly/2Pqrq3n

Tim's All-Around Casting Combo... 

Rod- St. Croix Bass X 7'4" Medium: http://bit.ly/2r0xWAs

Reel- Shimano SLX HG: http://bit.ly/2NfdOnk

Line- 50 lb Power Pro Maxcuatro Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader- 16 lb Sunline FC100: http://bit.ly/2O4UElB

Tim's Small Swimbait/Chatterbait Combo... 

Rod- Shimano Zodias 6'10" Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

Reel- Daiwa Tatula 150: https://bit.ly/33X5Zfr

Line- 40 lb Power Pro Maxcuatro: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader- 15 lb Sunline Sniper Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

Tim's All-Around Spinning Combo... 

Rod- Shimano Zodias 7' Medium: http://bit.ly/2jOUXAO

Reel- Shimano Stradic CI4+ 2500: http://bit.ly/2gu84t7

Line- Sunline SX-1 High Vis Yellow 16 lb: http://bit.ly/2FngUkQ

Leader- Sunline Sniper 10 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

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TacticalBassin Reaper Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2TwBWs7

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Windy Day Swimbait Fishing From Shore!

Come along with Matt throwing big swimbaits for giant smallmouth! Matt breaks down the water, explains his decisions, and gives some great tips for controlling your baits and line in the wind. 

Big smallmouth are the best! Catching them from the bank is even better! Go figure the best bite of the day came while he was on the phone. The key to getting bit in this video was location. Matt selected a bank that was wind blown, had a corner where baitfish could be trapped, and offshore cover to allow the bass to ambush their prey more easily. 

Below is a breakdown of the gear Matt was using in the video...

S-Waver 168: http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh
Owner ST-56 Treble Hook size 2: http://bit.ly/2cVg7xW
Owner Hyperwire Size 4 Split Rings: http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX

Rod- G Loomis GLX 853C JWR: http://bit.ly/2gqziwT
Reel- Shimano Curado 70 7:1 RATIO: http://bit.ly/2apmDJt
LINE- 65 lb Sufix 832: http://bit.ly/2ae93Ji
Leader- 18 lb Maxima Ultragreen Mono: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Camera Setup...
GoPro Hero 6: http://bit.ly/2HIutxo
Chesty Mount: http://bit.ly/2agrEXH

If you enjoyed this shore fishing video let us know! We want to create content that you guys enjoy so tell us what you want to see in the future. 
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Spring Bank Fishing: What You Need To Know

Come along for a day of bank fishing during the pre-spawn! Tim breaks down his approach to shore fishing and gives some great tips along the way on gear, storage, advantages to shore fishing, and more! The video is filmed on location at Lake Berryessa. 

Shore anglers often feel they're at a disadvantage or that they're looked down upon by boaters. Tim explains how great shore fishing can be! From unique angles to a sneak approach, bank anglers have great advantages during the Spring months. 

The Baits...
S-Waver 168 (Light Trout): http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh
6" Roboworm Straight Tail Worm: http://bit.ly/2asZyH3
Owner Block Head Jig: http://bit.ly/2qL0A8n
Texas Rig Dropshot Hook:  http://bit.ly/2D9Pmj0
Finesse Jig: http://bit.ly/2eJinXo
Strike King Baby Menace: http://bit.ly/2DSrZK3
Super Spook Topwater: http://bit.ly/2diThgH
Roboworm Ned Worm (Watermelon Dawn): http://bit.ly/2j9F0Xy

Glide Bait Rod... 
Rod- Dobyns Fury 7'3" Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2bGvlVV
Reel- Shimano Caenan 6:1 Ratio: http://bit.ly/2geIvbD
Line- 65 lb Power Pro: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b
Leader- 15 lb Sunline Sniper: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

All-Purpose Combo...
Rod- Shimano Zodias 6'10" Medium: http://bit.ly/2cgmMAe
Reel- Shimano Curado 70 in 7:1 Ratio: http://bit.ly/2apmDJt
Line- 15 lb Sunline Sniper: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

Spinning Combo...
Rod- Shimano Expride 6'10" Medium Light: http://bit.ly/2osaj3q
Reel- Daiwa Tatula LT 2000: http://bit.ly/2zrq4id
Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 20 lb: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- 8 lb Sunline Assassin: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

Sunglasses...
Eye Surrender ESE Glasses: http://bit.ly/2glE3eN
(Amber for sight fishing, Grey for Regular Conditions)
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