Fall Jerkbait Fishing: Everything You Need To Know

Underwater footage shows us which jerkbaits look the best but can you replicate it on your own? Today Matt teaches when to use each style of jerkbait, which colors to try, and some tricks to get the best action out of the baits. If you're ready to catch bass this Fall on a jerkbait, this video will help you do it!

Fall is prime time for a jerkbait. Bass are aggressively targeting baitfish and will continue to do so into the Winter. While some lures may fade away as the water cools the jerkbait will continue to work throughout the Winter months. The key is understanding the cadences for cool water as well as which baits will give the best action.

TacticalBassin keeps it simple with 5 jerkbaits that offer consistent actions at a variety of depths. To further simplify it, they focus on 3 color profiles to meet every circumstance. Make sure you stick around for the tips about replacement hooks and the line trick to get the best action out of every jerkbait! It doesn't take boxes of lures to catch a jerkbait fish, you can do it!

Below is a breakdown of the baits and equipment discussed in the video. Below each bait you'll find color recommendations that meet each of the 3 color profiles that work nationwide.

The baits...

-Lucky Craft Pointer 100 H3: http://bit.ly/2PuaFpw

(Ghost Minnow, Aurora Black, Chartreuse Shad)

-Lucky Craft Flash Pointer SP (100 and 115): http://bit.ly/2aHz588

(Ghost Minnow, Chartreuse Shad, Crystal Pro Blue, American Shad)

-Jackall Rerange 110: http://bit.ly/2ge0qED

(Blue Pearl Shad, Silver Shad, Matte Pearl White)

-Megabass Vision 110: http://bit.ly/2j31TKb

(French Pearl, GP Pro Blue, M Shad, Wakin React)

-Megabass Vision 110+1: http://bit.ly/2iGYOCX

(Pm Twilight Chart Back, GP Pro Blue 2, Deadly Black Shad, French Pearl)

Hooks, Split Rings, and Line...

Rings- Owner Hyperwire Size 2: http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX

Hooks- Gamakatsu Finesse Nano Treble (Size 4,5, and 6): http://bit.ly/2dWWAut

Line- Sunline Assassin Fluorocarbon (10-12 lb): http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

Jerkbait Rods From High-End To Budget Friendly...

-St. Croix Legend X 6'8" Medium XFast: http://bit.ly/2r3Wskp

-Megabass Destroyer Oneten Special: http://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

-Shimano Expride 6'10" Medium: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

-St. Croix Bass X 6'8" Medium XFast: http://bit.ly/2r0xWAs

Jerkbait Reels...

Favorite Reel- Shimano Aldebaran MGL 50 HG: http://bit.ly/2uQ4oH8

Mid Range- Shimano Curado DC 150 HG: http://bit.ly/2yHtsp4

Budget Option - Shimano SLX 150 HG: http://bit.ly/2NfdOnk

Underwater Jerkbait Video: https://youtu.be/8ZDrXlEuAXY

4 Easy Lipless Crankbait Tips For Fall Bass Fishing!

Lipless crankbaits for Fall Bass?! Yes! These Tips will make it so easy that anyone can fish a lipless crankbait with confidence. Crankbait fishing doesn't have to be complicated and Matt makes it incredibly simple by breaking down 3 baits and 4 colors that will work anywhere in the country. (And then he proves it with fish catches from 5 different states!)

Lipless crankbaits are known for their effectiveness in Spring but they're equally effective in Fall. Understanding what attributes make different baits work takes all the guess work out of your fishing. In today's video Matt breaks down three baits (Jackall TN-70, 6th Sense Quake, and Lucky Craft LV-500) and shows how they can be used to cover the entire water column from coast to coast.

After explaining the baits, Matt shows how changing hooks can completely change your fishing experience, then he shows how important proper rod action is when fishing lipless crankbaits. He wraps up with some final tips on blade bait fishing in Late Fall and Early Winter. Below is a breakdown of the baits and equipment Matt discussed in the video.

The Baits...

-Lucky Craft LV-500: http://bit.ly/2aAUUbd

-Jackall TN-70: http://bit.ly/2lqAwjh

-6th Sense Quake 80: http://bit.ly/2Kxt4zm

-Jackall Keeburn Blade: http://bit.ly/2or8sy0

-Damiki Vault Blade: http://bit.ly/2rnO7e2

4 colors- Reflective, Ghost, Bold, Craw

Lucky Craft Colors: Golden Shiner, Chartreuse Shad, Aurora Craw, Clear Water Shad

Jackall Colors: HL Aurora Black, Ghost Minnow, SS Shad, RT Escape Craw

6th Sense Colors: Shad Hammer, Rayburn Ghost, 4K Shad, Delta Craw

Hook Upgrades...

Bladed Hook- VMC Bladed Hybrid (Size 4 or 2): http://bit.ly/2oqWODi

Red- Gamakatsu EWG Treble (Size 4): http://bit.ly/2dmxXK8

Light Wire- Gamakatsu EWG Bronze (Size 4): http://bit.ly/2cZrsbY

Heavy Wire- Owner 3X ST-56 Treble (Size 4): http://bit.ly/2cVg7xW

Split Rings- Owner Hyperwire (Size 3): http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX

Matt's Favorite Lipless Combo...

Rod- G Loomis IMX Pro 845 CBR: http://bit.ly/2og0BmK

Reel- Shimano Chronarch MGL HG: http://bit.ly/2n8DghB

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

Leader- 15 lb Maxima Ultragreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Budget-Friendly Lipless Combo...

Rod- G Loomis E6X 845 CBR: http://bit.ly/2G5Bc86

Reel- Shimano Curado 200 K HG: http://bit.ly/2tHewEh

Line- Sunline Assassin Fluorocarbon 15 lb: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

5 Jig Fishing Tricks For Fall Bass Fishing

These 5 tricks will save you time and money! You can catch bigger bass with less gear by making some simple changes to your bass fishing. This Fall we are simplifying jig fishing! Don't worry about having every kind of jig in every color, you don't need it! You can do amazing things with a handful of simple jigs and trailers when you understand how to use them to your advantage.

Matt breaks his Fall jig fishing down into 3 styles of bass jig. He recommends pitching jigs, football jigs, and finesse jigs. Each jig has a unique purpose but when paired with a handful of trailer options and colors, they can be adapted to virtually any situation. Without question, if we could only have one, it would be the pitching jig. Don't let color overwhelm you either, focus on natural tones in several key colors and you're ready to fish all the way in to Winter.

Matt goes on to explain how to select the right jig rod. So many anglers don't understand what makes one rod better than another for jig fishing. The key to a quality jig rod is a balance of back bone (power) and tip flex (shock absorption). You need a rod that can drive the jig hook home but immediately following, you need a rod that can absorb the violent head shakes of a big bass.

Below is a breakdown of the jigs (with color recommendations), trailer options, and equipment that Matt and Tim use to catch jig fish all Fall and Winter.

The Jigs...

-Dirty Jigs Pitchin' Jig 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2amL3of

(Go To, Green Pumpkin Craw, Hematoma)

-Dirty Jigs Finesse Football 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2d2apsm

(Supermat Brown, Go To)

-Bass Patrol Football 3/8 oz: http://bit.ly/2Hbyf5x

(Green Pumpkin/Brown, Brown/Purple)

-Keitech Football Jig 1/4 oz: http://bit.ly/2FDQ3o1

(Dark Green Pumpkin, Brown Purple, Green Pumpkin Blue)

-Dirty Jigs Finesse Jig 5/16 oz: http://bit.ly/2eJinXo

(Go To, Supermat Brown, Canterbury Craw)

Jig Trailers...

-Reaction Innovations Sweet Beaver: http://bit.ly/29W3RZW

(Green Pumpkin, Green Pumpkin Red Flake)

-Yamamoto Double Tail Grub: http://bit.ly/2db9w1p

(Green Pumpkin, Watermelon Black/Red Flake)

-Strike King Rage Chunk: http://bit.ly/2Hd4MFA

(Black Blue Flake, Blue Craw, Hard Candy)

-Z Man TRD Bugz: http://bit.ly/2oiavEE

(California Craw, Green Pumpkin, Mud Bug)

Matt's Favorite Jig Rod...

Rod- Megabass Orochi XX Braillist: http://bit.ly/2OSVNwH

Reel- Shimano Chronarch MGL HG: http://bit.ly/2n8DghB

Line- 65 lb Power Pro Maxcuatro: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader- 20 lb Sunline FC100 System: http://bit.ly/2O4UElB

Matt's Favorite Finesse Jig Rod...

Rod- G Loomis GLX 843C MBR: http://bit.ly/2gqziwT

Reel- Shimano Curado DC HG: http://bit.ly/2yHtsp4

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

Leader- 12 lb Maxima Ultragreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

G Loomis MBR Rods...

-GLX MBR Rods: http://bit.ly/2gqziwT

-IMX Pro MBR Rods: http://bit.ly/2lVATTC

-E6X MBR Rods: http://bit.ly/2lzoEMm

Matt's Jig Storage...

-Plano Stowaway 3740 Waterproof: http://bit.ly/2fvjcFB

-Plano Stowaway 3700 Deep Waterproof: http://bit.ly/2xjccls

Tube Fishing Tricks For Fall Bass! (Beginner To Advanced)

The Ned Rig has replaced the tube on a lot of fisheries but wise bass fishermen know that the Finesse Tube will always be a staple lure, especially for Fall bass! Tim is giving away his best tricks to catching tube fish including how change fall rate, fall angle, actions, shapes, colors, and more! Get ready to learn everything you need to know about bass fishing with a tube.

So many anglers think of a tube as a 1-dimensional lure that catches lethargic bass. This could not be farther from the truth! It works great for lethargic bass but its also an effective tool when snapped for shallow bass, spiraled for suspended bass, or hopped in deep water. Once you learn the many uses for a finesse tube you'll always want to have one close by.

While ultralight light and small tubes is the "norm", don't be afraid to step out and fish the bigger tubes on heavier gear, even casting rods. When it comes to equipment, a heavy tube is no different than fishing a jig, shaky head, or Texas rig. Below you'll find a break down of the different baits, colors, heads, and equipment that Tim uses to fish his tubes.

The baits...

-Dry Creek Tournament Tube: http://bit.ly/2cJwI6r

(Old Ugly, Green Pumpkin Copper, Crazy Eddie)

-Big Bite Baits Tour Tube: http://bit.ly/32e23VR

(Green Pump Blue, Green Pump Copper, Tilapia)

-Z Man TRD Tubez: http://bit.ly/2DbJB8s

(Canada Craw, Green Pumpkin, Mud Bug)

Heads...

-Bite Me Big Dude Goby Head: http://bit.ly/2CV3o7S

-Bite Me Flat Eye Tube Head: http://bit.ly/2diyVXK

-Owner 90 Degree DartHead: http://bit.ly/2nvNGxp

-Provider 90 Degree DartHead: http://bit.ly/2LY9eMj

Tim's All-Around Tube Combo...

Rod- Daiwa Tatula Elite 7'6" ML Feider: http://bit.ly/2QHupT9

Reel- Daiwa Tatula LT 2500: http://bit.ly/2zrq4id

Line- 15 lb Power Pro Braid: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader- 7 lb Sunline Sniper: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

Tim's High-End Finesse Combo...

Rod- G Loomis Conquest 902: http://bit.ly/2BiGUNi

Reel- Shimano Stella FJ 2500: http://bit.ly/2U8Pkzg

Line- 8 lb Sunline X Plasma Asegai Braid: http://bit.ly/2OR5i2j

Leader- 5 lb Sunline Sniper Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

Heavy Tube Rods...

Spinning Rod- G Loomis GLX 892: http://bit.ly/2A6HH3O

Spinning Reel- Shimano Exsence 3000: http://bit.ly/2iMtscV

Casting Rod - G Loomis GLX 893: http://bit.ly/2gqziwT

Casting Reel- Shimano Chronarch MGL HG: http://bit.ly/2n8DghB

(Line and leader same as Daiwa Combo)