What Does This Mean??? Bass Boat Electronics and Mapping Explained!

Boat electronics are incredible! The advancements in mapping and sonar give anglers incredible advantages, but only if they know how to interpret them. Today we're taking a look at what different structures look like on the map, then we're going to those places in person to see what they look like with the Humminbird Apex units.

Bass fishing has its own lingo and it can get overwhelming. Humps, ledges, spawning bays, pockets, flats, the list goes on forever. We've all received advice from a well meaning angler at the dock or the local tackle shop but secretly had no idea what they were talking about. The good news is, its not hard to learn and we're about to show you everything you need to know to navigate the lake, find key structures, and locate fish. 

Below you'll find links to the best mapping you can buy. We've also included links to all the electronics and equipment we use on our boats, as well as some great budget friendly options to help you start locating bass on your next fishing trip. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

RELATED ELECTRONICS VIDEOS...

•Sonar Basics: How To Find Fish: https://youtu.be/HJkfHsRy31o

•How To Interpret Side Imaging Sonar: https://youtu.be/_TO8_j8wYFo

•Bass Boat Electronics Explained: https://youtu.be/vIvawJfXi3A

•Fish Finder Explained For Beginners: https://youtu.be/5gmSfDPL9uQ

TIM’S PRIMARY ELECTRONICS… 

Console– Humminbird Apex 13: https://bit.ly/3pdaK1q

Bow– Humminbird Solix 15: https://bit.ly/2Hazsej

Bow– Humminbird Apex 16: https://bit.ly/3QBaOli

MAPPING… 

•Lakemaster VX Premium Digital Charts: https://bit.ly/3z2RFmK

Region: Select Your Local Region

•Navionics Platinum Plus Maps: https://bit.ly/3LPfCn0

Region: Select Your Local Region

MID–PRICED UNITS BY BRAND… 

•Humminbird Helix 9 CHIRP G4: https://bit.ly/35OP5Sm

•Lowrance Elite FS 9: https://bit.ly/3sxIvtm

•Garmin GPS Map UHD 943xsv: https://bit.ly/3qNGfPf

BUDGET UNITS BY BRAND… 

•Humminbird Helix 5 CHIRP G3: https://bit.ly/3BxU7mQ

•Lowrance Hook Reveal 5: https://bit.ly/3BQdG7q

•Garmin Striker Vivid 5CV: https://bit.ly/2KmQurV

WANT TACTICALBASSIN GEAR??

We have a variety of apparel items and custom lure designs available! Everything from hats, to hoodies, to crankbaits! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

TacticalBassin Apparel and Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

Gear Review! New Lures Bait Finesse Rods, Swimbaits, and Tackle For Bass Fishing!

These are the HOTTEST new baits and gear to hit the bass fishing scene this Spring! After countless hours of testing, we've found the best new gear of the year! From Cashion's new Bait Finesse rods, to spinnerbaits, crankbaits, and finesse, its all here! Let's take a look!

Whether you're bass fishing on a budget, or looking for the best new baits, we've got you covered! These gear reviews are some of our favorite videos to make because they let our inner tackle junkies run wild! They also offer a unique look into the constant refinements we're making with our own fishing to stay ahead of heavily pressured fish and changing conditions.  

Below you'll find links to all of the gear in the video. We've listed it in the order it appears so its easy for you to find, and including any rigging or upgrade components you need to fish them effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

BAIT FINESSE RODS...

•Cashion Icon Casting Rods: https://bit.ly/3mLIIes

Models: 6'10" Medium Light, 7'0" Light

BAIT FINESSE REEL...

•Shimano Curado BFS: https://bit.ly/2QGRVF2

TINY SWIMBAIT HOOK...

•Hayabausa Swimbait Hook: https://bit.ly/3MVXUjZ

Size: 1/0

LURE RETRIEVER...

•Toothy Fishman: https://bit.ly/3Lcntfd

•Toothy Fishman XL: https://bit.ly/3A8370q

SPINNERBAITS...

•Nichols Catalyst Spinnerbaits: https://bit.ly/3QfCSuM

Colors: Purple Haze, Tactical Shad

MICRO CRAW...

Bait– Reins 2.5" Ring Craw: https://bit.ly/3U0OQvC

Colors: Watermelon Seed, Green Pumpkin Blue

Weight– Reins 1/16 oz Tungsten: https://bit.ly/3Kx0Fqz

Hook– VMC Redline Finesse Neko (Size 4): https://bit.ly/3KseINJ

SMALL WORM...

•Missile Baits 4" Magic Worm: https://bit.ly/3T7dHgB

Colors: Blueback Secret, Watermelon Violet

TRAILER LOCK...

•Hayabusa Trailer Lock: https://bit.ly/3GRVhLV

Sizes: Small or Medium

RAD CRANKBAIT...

•Freedom Tackle RAD Lipless: https://bit.ly/3mMpMMK

Colors: Brown Craw, Ghost Minnow, Shad

SPRO CRANKBAITS...

•Spro Outsider Crank MR 60: https://bit.ly/3GWJQCG

Colors: Citrus Glimmer, Dirty Gizzard, River Gold

•Spro Outsider Crank DD 80: https://bit.ly/41DVPNI

Colors: Dirty Gizzard, Matte Shad Foil, River Gold

SWIMBAITS...

•Owner Cultiva Burikin Swimmer: https://bit.ly/43LEpQP

Colors: Hiuo, Spark Wine

•XZone Stealth Invader: https://bit.ly/43OrFJx

Colors: 309, Big Limit, Natural Goby

•Owner Cultiva Get Net Juster Shad: https://bit.ly/3LdCjlO

Colors: Ao Jyako, Noebi Blue, Stealth Wakasagi

TACTICAL UNDERSPIN...

•Dirty Jigs Tactical Underspin: https://bit.ly/3JOd8UY

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

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

WHAT WE REALLY FISH WITH! ( Matt's New Boat Tour + Real Tackle )

Come inside Matt's brand new boat! Look under the locker lids at how he stores his tackle and what he's really got tied on his rods! We know people are curious about the new Skeeter so today Matt is giving a full tour of the boat, a breakdown of why he picked the Skeeter FXR21, how he sets the layout of a new boat, and a bunch of other great tackle storage tips!

Tackle storage is complicated! Storing it at home is one thing but getting all your gear to fit in the boat or in a backpack is a whole different challenge. As Matt opens up his new boat and explains his layout pay close attention to the tackle that he carries on board the bass boat and how it differs from his smaller aluminum boat. From boat balance to bait management, there is a lot to consider when loading your boat! 

Below you'll find links to the Electronics on Matt's boat, the tackle storage solutions he uses on board, as well as his jet boat tackle storage components. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

THE BOAT...

•2022 Skeeter FXR21 Limited: https://bit.ly/3n52Jg1

••This Links Goes To the Skeeter Boats Website••

THE ELECTRONICS...

•Humminbird Apex 13: https://bit.ly/3pdaK1q

•Humminbird Solix 12: https://bit.ly/2AE2YDB

•Humminbird Solix 15: https://bit.ly/2Hazsej

TROLLING MOTOR AND ACCESSORIES...

•Minn Kota Ultrex Mega DI I-Pilot Trolling Motor: http://bit.ly/2RqrT4v

•Humminbird Mega Live Target Lock With Tranducer: https://bit.ly/3uWwTmE

•Humminbird 360 Mega Imaging: https://bit.ly/3oUt7oO

•Minn Kota Precision 5 Bank Charger: https://bit.ly/3ynIqMQ

•Minn Kota 10' Raptors: https://bit.ly/3iMUrEJ

•Megaware 8' Keel Guard: http://bit.ly/2N5p36m

CUSTOM MOUNTS, WIRING, AND RIGGING...

•Hennessey Outdoor Electronics: https://bit.ly/3kX87kA

••This Links Goes To the Hennessey Outdoors Website••

JET BOAT STORAGE...

Bag– Buzbe Swarm 28: https://bit.ly/3JyGtnA

Boxes– Buzbe Colony 28 Tackle Box: https://bit.ly/3U9y4cl

Soft Boxes– Buzbe Quick Qube (Large): https://bit.ly/3TnKHl7

Hook Box– Plano Edge Terminal: https://bit.ly/2SuzhOm

BASS BOAT TACKLE STORAGE...

•Buzbe Colony 28 Deep Box (Glides): https://bit.ly/3KE6nag

•Buzbe Colony 28 Box (Blade Baits): https://bit.ly/3U9y4cl

•Plano Edge Thin Box (Bait Finesse): https://bit.ly/2VX5eAL

•Plano Edge Deep Box (Crankbaits): https://bit.ly/3dbdbby

•Spro 3700 Deep (Rock Crawlers): https://bit.ly/3FzwvzK

•Buzbe Fast Flats Half Large (Spinnerbaits): https://bit.ly/3Tu2yac

SOFT BAIT STORAGE...

•Buzbe Quick Qubes (Soft Baits): https://bit.ly/3TnKHl7

Sizes: Medium, Medium Deep, Large, Large Deep

•Bass Mafia Money Bag: https://bit.ly/3JNB9g6

•TW Umbrella Rig Box: https://bit.ly/3Z1xAbH

•Plano Pro Latch XXL (Keitechs): http://bit.ly/2H3wWG2

•SPRO Mesh Camo Bag Large: https://bit.ly/3gZvpDN

ROD SLEEVES...

•The Rod Glove XL (A–Rigs): http://bit.ly/2GFOT9R

•The Rod Glove Dips: https://bit.ly/3yPQfLI

•Buzbe Quick Shield (Spinning): https://bit.ly/3Z0hUnE

TOOLS...

•Rapala Mag Spring Pliers: https://bit.ly/3xJFwTu

•Rapala Elite Scissors: https://bit.ly/35KSp3O

•Rapala Precision Line Scissors: https://bit.ly/3ZWEe36

•TT Executive Split Ring Pliers: http://bit.ly/2fT4Qw0

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

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

Spring Gear Review! Bassmaster Classic Rods, Reels, Baits, and Hooks!

This tackle review is packed with great gear! Let's start with two of our own lure designs! The "TacticalBassin Underspin" and the "Screwed Up Swimbait Head" are finally here!! After that we're looking at soft baits, rods, reels, hooks, and so much more from around the industry!

We love gear reviews and we're even more hyped than normal about this one! Our head designs have been in the works for years and we're thrilled to be unveiling them! Add in the Megabass Sleeper Craw, the VMC Redline Hooks, Shimano's new Calcutta Conquest MD, and so many other amazing designs, and its hard to contain ourselves!

Below you'll find links to all the baits and gear discussed in the video. We've included our favorite sizes, colors, models, etc... where applicable. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

TACTICAL UNDERSPIN...

•Dirty Jigs Tactical Underspin: https://bit.ly/3JOd8UY

Matt's Favorite Size: 1/8 oz

Tim's Favorite Size: 3/8 oz

SCREWED UP SWIMBAIT HEAD...

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

Favorite Size: 3/8 oz

SLEEPER CRAW...

•Megabass Sleeper Craw: https://bit.ly/3zorI0u

Favorite Colors: Muddy Copper, Numa Ebi, Smoke Sunset

VMC REDLINE...

•Finesse Treble Hook: https://bit.ly/3lZsDkT

Favorite Size: 5

•Hybrid Wide Gap: https://bit.ly/3m3dn6G

Favorite Size: 4/0

•Dropshot Hook: https://bit.ly/3K4VpbR

Favorite Size: 2

•Finesse Neko Hook: https://bit.ly/3KseINJ

Favorit Size: 6 and 4

BAIT FINESSE TEXAS RIG...

Bait– Reins Ring Craw 2.5: https://bit.ly/3U0OQvC

Color: Green Pumpkin Blue

Weight– Reins Tungsten Slip Sinker: https://bit.ly/3Kx0Fqz

Size: 1/16 oz

Hook– Finesse Neko Size 6: https://bit.ly/3KseINJ

DAIWA TATULA ELITE...

•Daiwa Tatula Elite Casting Rods: https://bit.ly/3KtYe7Z

Favorite Models: 7'6" MH Walters, 7'3" MH Ehrler

CALCUTTA CONQUEST MD...

•Shimano Calcutta Conquest MD: https://bit.ly/3ZBEK5p

Favorite Size: 300

DAMIKI BAIT FINESSE BAITS...

•Damiki Umpa 40 BFS Popper: https://bit.ly/42XSQkD

Colors: Ghost Minnow, Real Shad

•Damiki Disco 40 BFS Crank: https://bit.ly/432XZaY

Colors: Mossy Shad, Red Craw

•Damiki Disco Deep 38 BFS Crank: https://bit.ly/3nwY1rk

Colors: Ghost Minnow, Mossy Shad

ZUMVERNO JERKBAIT...

•Shimano Zumverno 95 SP: https://bit.ly/3Gbzrmw

Colors: Clown, ST Chiayu, ST Purple

YAMATANUKI...

•Yamamoto Yamatanuki: https://bit.ly/3lZaMe3

Colors: Green Pump Blue, Green Pump Blk Flk

BLAST BONE...

•Jackall Blast Bone Jr: https://bit.ly/40WVvJE

Color: Natural Shad, Natural Oikawa

SLEEPER CRAW CASTING COMBO...

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

Reel– Shimano Aldebaran MGL (HG): http://bit.ly/2fdX1Uy

Line– Sunline Super FC 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

TACTICAL UNDERSPIN SPINNING COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 7'2" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/2osaj3q

Reel– Shimano Sustain FJ 3000: https://bit.ly/3BQLlNP

Line– Power Pro 10 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader– Sunline Super FC 6 lb: http://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 hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

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