BIG Bass on Chickamauga! Fall Bass Fishing Has Begun!!

Tim is on a mission to catch a big bass! He’s on the water early, armed with topwater and a chatterbait. Come along for the fun! Watch as he adapts to changing conditions, fine tunes the pattern, and catches some really nice Chickamauga bass! Fall is prime time to catch quality fish as they feed up before Winter so make the time, head to the lake, and catch a big one of your own. 

When Tim set out he was searching for an early morning topwater bite. He had a plan but he stayed open minded, paying attention to his surroundings. It didn’t take him long to realize there was no surface activity this morning. Taking the cue from nature he dropped down to the bottom with a chatterbait and got the bite he was looking for! When you’re on the water its important to pay close attention to your surroundings at all times. Every time you hit the water you’re surrounded by clues that will help you dial in the pattern. Keep your eyes open, don’t be afraid to adapt, and you’ll start catching fish more consistently. 

Once Tim ran in to surface activity he switched back to topwater and was able to capitalize on some really nice bass with the popper. As the activity died off, the dropshot was clutch to finish out the day. Below is a breakdown of the baits and equipment Tim used throughout the day. We’ve even included an all-around budget combo that you could use for the chatterbait and light flipping. All of the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

Chatterbait… 

Bait- Evergreen JackHammer 1/2 oz (Clearwater Shad): http://bit.ly/2popvj6

Trailer- Yamamoto Zako (Electric Shad): http://bit.ly/2fKmSRp

Whopper Plopper… 

Bait- River2Sea Whopper Plopper 110 (Abalone Shad): http://bit.ly/2bsPbQV

Frog… 

Bait- River2Sea Bully Wa 2 65 (Dirty White): http://bit.ly/2axyR2a

Popper… 

Bait- Megabass Pop Max (Mat Shad): http://bit.ly/2qqfmm1

Dropshot… 

Bait- Roboworm 6” Fat Worm (Pro Blue Blue Neon): http://bit.ly/2awYSxM

Hook- Owner CoverShot Worm Hook (Size 2/0): http://bit.ly/2ISr7bR

Weight- Swagger Tungsten Pencil Weight (3/8 oz): http://bit.ly/2UY7cgx

Chatterbait Combo… 

Rod- Shimano Expride 7’2” MH Glass: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL B: https://bit.ly/34HlAAk

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

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

Tim’s Popper Combo… 

Rod- G Loomis IMX Pro Med Topwater (802 TWR): http://bit.ly/2QurcHi

Reel- Daiwa Tatula Elite 7:1 Ratio: http://bit.ly/2ONCBS1

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 30 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Dropshot (Power Shot) Combo… 

Rod- Shimano Zodias 7’2” Medium: https://bit.ly/3aeQbYW

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

Line- Sunline Sniper 12 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

Budget Power Shot/Chatterbait Combo… 

Rod- Dobyns Fury 7’ Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2bGvlVV

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

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

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Squarebill Crankbait Tricks You Haven't Tried (But Your Friends Have!)

Want to catch more fish this Fall? Squarebill crankbaits are an awesome way to catch bass as temperatures cool. Which baits? What speed? Are there special colors that get bit more than others? Of course! Come along as we dive in-depth with squarebill crankbaits and cover everything you need to know as you head out on the water to catch Fall bass!

The squarebill crankbait should have a place in every angler's arsenal. Whether you fish on the bank or from a boat it has an innate ability to come through shallow cover and trigger a feed response in lurking bass. Today's video is all about learning how to fine-tune the technique to perfectly match your conditions.

You need to start paying closer attention to speed, adding bite triggers into your retrieve cadence, adjusting diving depth by switching between baits in your arsenal, and which colors get more bites this time of year. You can go down the bank chucking and winding or you can take it to the next level and start triggering BIG bites consistently. Its totally up to you!

Below is a breakdown of all the baits and equipment in the video. All of the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. We've included our favorite baits, colors, hook upgrades when applicable, as well as the exact rods and reels we use. We even included a budget-friendly combo that excels for the price.  

Matt's All-Around Favorite Crankbait... 

Bait- River2Sea Biggie Poppa Squarebill: http://bit.ly/2ahCzvo

Color: Abalone Shad

Tiny/Shallow Squarebills... 

Bait- Spro Baby Fat John 50: http://bit.ly/2V03giW

Favorite Colors: Citrus Nasty, Honey Shad, Matte Shad

Bait- Lucky Craft 0.7, 1.0: https://bit.ly/32PbkGI

Favorite Colors: Golden Shiner, Pearl Threadfin

**50 Runs the shallowest, followed by 0.7, then 1.0**

Silent Squarebills... 

Bait- Lucky Craft 1.5 and 2.5: http://bit.ly/2BGxKPa

Favorite Colors: Golden Shiner, American Shad, Gizzard Shad

Bait- 6th Sense Crush Silent 50 and 100: http://bit.ly/2BGUQlS

Favorite Colors: Shad Scales, Shad-Treuse Scales

**1.5 runs shallower than 2.5 and 50 runs shallower than 100**

Rattling Squarebills... 

Bait- River2Sea Biggie: http://bit.ly/2ahCzvo

Favorite Colors: Abalone Shad, T-1000, TS Minnow

Bait- 6th Sense Crush 50 and 100: http://bit.ly/2HbaCGT

Favorite Colors: Shad Scales, Shad Burst, ChromeTreuse Shad

**Smalls runs shallower than Poppa**

Large Squarebills... 

Bait- Lucky Craft BDS 6: http://bit.ly/2sRZby9

Favorite Color: BP Golden Shiner

Bait- 6th Sense Cloud 9 Mini Mag: http://bit.ly/31KGyeC

Favorite Colors: Ghost Shad Scales, Ghost Threadfin Shad, Shad Scales

Hook Upgrades... 

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

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

Split Rings- Hyperwire Size 2 or 3: http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX

Favorite All-Around Squarebill Combo... 

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

Reel- Shimano Bantam 150 XG: http://bit.ly/2H44yjG

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 20 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

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

Mid-Priced Squarebill Combo... 

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

Reel- Shimano SLX DC XG: http://bit.ly/2LWzw2Q

Line- Sunline Assassin 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

Budget Combo... 

Rod- Shimano Intenza 7' Medium Glass: http://bit.ly/2QADLTq

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

Line- Sunline Assassin 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

Ultra-Budget Combo... 

Rod- Denali Ryker 7' Medium heavy: https://bit.ly/31bKfgp

Reel- Daiwa CC 80 HS: http://bit.ly/34ltqP9

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

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4 Topwater Tricks For Early Fall Bass Fishing!

The Fall transition can be a topwater angler's dream! When the bass are feeding and you've got a bait that matches the hatch, it feels like you can do no wrong! Poppers, walking baits, buzz baits, and frogs, can all produce days on the water you'll never forget. But what about the other days? The days when the bite shuts off or the bass key in on a specific baitfish so aggressively that you can't lure them away... These 4 tricks will make all the difference on the tough days. 

Step 1 is to go natural. Stick to colors that perfectly match the baitfish. Its not the time for bright chartreuse or bone, stick to the ghost tones. Step 2 is to downsize and match the exact size of the baitfish the bass are targeting. Step 3 is to accent your hooks with feathers, colors changes, etc... to create the most natural bait possible. And finally, step 4 is to focus on subtle baits. 

Below is a breakdown of Tim's most reliable baits this time of year. We've also included links to the hooks and hardware upgrades he recommends. The links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

Poppers... 

-Yellow Magic Popper: http://bit.ly/2al0dKP

Colors: Japanese Shad, Smoke Shad

-Megabass Pop Max: http://bit.ly/2qqfmm1

Colors: MB Gizzard, Ito Wakasagi

Frogs... 

-Spro Poppin Frog 60: http://bit.ly/2HsyqIJ

Colors: Misty Shad, Speck

-LiveTarget Hollow Body Frog 55: http://bit.ly/2Q40BAk

Colors: Brown Black, Tan Brown

Walking Baits... 

-Evergreen Shower Blows 105: http://bit.ly/2zIkqUH

Colors: American Shad, Blue Back Herring

-River2Sea Rover 128: http://bit.ly/2acSVea

Colors: Ghost Minnow, Funky Tiger

Buzzbaits... 

-Big Bite Baits Suicide Shad 1/4 oz: https://bit.ly/3iDnLLi

Color: Nickel

-Dirty Jigs Canterbury Buzz 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2cWI6if

Bait- Keitech 4.3" Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Toads... 

-Big Bite Baits Tour Toad: http://bit.ly/2NtAghc

Colors: Pearl Shine, Silver Shine

-Zoom Horny Toad: http://bit.ly/2aY5lBt

Colors: Grey Ghost, Watermelon Seed

Hook- Gamakatsu Superline Spring Lock 5/0: https://bit.ly/3mkwZi1

Hooks... 

Red Treble- Owner ST-36 (Size 4, 2): http://bit.ly/2wSknXp

Feathers- Owner Feathered Hooks (Size 4, 2): http://bit.ly/2m7XrAx

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

Ultimate Frog Combo... 

Rod- Shimano Expride 7'3" Expride: http://bit.ly/2czPlZl

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

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

All-Around Topwater Combo... 

Rod- Shimano Expride 7' Medium Light+: http://bit.ly/2czPlZl

Reel- Shimano SLX DC XG: http://bit.ly/2LWzw2Q

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

Budget Topwater Combo...

Rod- Dobyns Colt 7' Medium heavy: http://bit.ly/2lU0LfV

Reel- Daiwa CR80 High Speed: http://bit.ly/2Cgk5Nh

Line- Power Pro Braided Line 30 lb: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

NEW Tactical Bassin Apparel... 

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

TacticalBassin Shadow Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2FVD9Rs

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