Crankbait Tricks For Late Summer And Early Fall!

Crankbaits are great in the Late Summer and Early Fall! Today we're going to show you the 4 styles that work the best and how to apply them to your fishing. From speed cranking, to ultra-shallow water, to the deepest depths, we can help you catch more fish with crankbaits in the coming weeks!

The transition from Summer to Fall happens overnight. As night time temperatures begin to fade a sudden change happens in your lake. Fish instantly turn their attention to hard structure and baitfish. The crankbait is a great choice to catch fish as this transition happens. With 1000s of crankbaits hanging on store shelves, it can be really overwhelming to know where to start. Luckily, we've identified 4 key styles and some basic colors that will make all the difference!

Below you'll find links to every bait Matt discussed in the video. We've included the exact models, favorite colors, as well as some of the gear the guys use to fish these baits consistently. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

SHALLOW CRANKBAITS... 

SPRO Baby Fat John 50: http://bit.ly/2V03giW

Colors: Matte Shad, Honey Shad, Nasty Shad

-Rapala BX Brat: http://bit.ly/2qFBMiR

Colors: Change Up, Silver, Pearl Grey Shiner

-Spro Fat John 60: http://bit.ly/2D5trKB

Colors: Chrome Olive, Matte Shad, Spooky Nasty

DEEP DIVING CRANKBAITS... 

-Strike King 10XD: http://bit.ly/2gHT4F0

Colors: Gizzard Shad, Sexy Shad, Sexy Blue Back Herring

-Azuma Z Boss (22, 24, 25): http://bit.ly/2poLKUC

Colors: Grand Shad, Gold Digger, Goldie Lox

SPEED CRANKING... 

-River2Sea Tactical DD 75: http://bit.ly/37dclbX

Colors: Glass Minnow, Mirrored Minnow, DD Minnow

-Megabass Deep X 300: http://bit.ly/2sSQHpt

Colors: MB Gizzard, PM Kisyu Ayu, Sexy Ayu

LIPLESS CRANKBAITS... 

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

Colors: Ghost Minnow, American Shad, BP Golden Shiner

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

Colors: Ghost Minnow, Scale Minnow, Super Shad

SPEED CRANKING COMBO... 

Rod- G Loomis IMX Pro 906 CBR: http://bit.ly/2og0BmK

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

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

LIPLESS CRANKBAIT 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 30 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader- Sunline FC-100 Shock Leader 16 lb: http://bit.ly/2O4UElB

BUDGET ALL-AROUND CRANKBAIT COMBO...

Rod- Dobyns Fury 705 CB (7' Med Heavy Cranking): http://bit.ly/2bGvlVV

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

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

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Fall Transition - Where Do The Bass Go? ( And How To Catch Them )

Fall transition comes much earlier than most anglers realize. If your fish are disappearing, your transition has already begun! Don't get left behind this year! Let us show you exactly where the bass are headed, and exactly how to catch them!

The Fall transition is incredibly confusing for bass fishermen because it happens despite the day time temperatures staying the same. This particular transition is triggered by night time temperatures and length of day. As soon as your nights begin to cool off, your bass will be on the move. Seemingly overnight the fish will school up and start chasing bait. 

Don't be caught off guard this year! As soon as the night time temperatures drop, start making adjustments. Focus your time on large flats, backwater shallows, and coves where bass can corral baitfish. This is an amazing time of year with huge schools of bass aggressively chasing smaller minnows, but only if you know where to look. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits we discussed in the video. We've included our favorite sizes, colors, as well as the gear to fish them effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

SHALLOW CRANKBAITS... 

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

Colors: Abalone Shad, Gizzard Shad, Cold Blooded

Silent- Lucky Craft 1.5: http://bit.ly/2BGxKPa

Colors: Golden Shiner, TO Craw, Ghost Minnow

Hybrid- 13 Fishing Jabber Jaw: https://bit.ly/3z7hVdH

Colors: Day Old Guac, MudBug Punch, Lucky Charms

CRANKBAIT HOOK UPGRADE... 

-VMC Bladed Treble: http://bit.ly/2oqWODi

TOPWATER... 

Frog- Bully Wa 55: http://bit.ly/2axyR2a

Colors: Little Allen, Ghost, Dirty White

Plopper- R2S Whopper Plopper 110: http://bit.ly/2bsPbQV

Colors: Bone, Phantom Shad

Popper- Damiki D Pop 70: http://bit.ly/2Pjvqo3

Colors: Black Holo, Phantom, Spayu

CHATTERBAIT... 

Bait- Z Man JackHammer 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2popvj6

Colors: Green Pumpkin Shad, Ghost Green Gizzard

Trailer- Hog Farmer Spunk Shad 4.5: http://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Colors: Blue Gizzard, Ghost Minnow, Crystal Shad

SOFT JERKBAIT... 

Bait- Zoom Super Fluke: http://bit.ly/2aqys0H

Colors: Smokin Shad, Electric Shad

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

DEEP DIVING CRANKBAIT... 

-Strike King 10XD: http://bit.ly/2gHT4F0

Colors: Powder Blue Chartreuse, Delta Red, Green Gizzard

-Megabass Big M 7.5: https://bit.ly/2yHmm4R

Colors: Green Craw, Ghost Ayu, Sexy French Pearl

-R2S Tactical DD75: http://bit.ly/37dclbX

Colors: Green Pumpkin Craw, Ghost Minnow, Mirrored Minnow

-Rapala DT 16: http://bit.ly/2BL0UYl

Colors: Green Gizzard, Live River, Rusty

SPOONS/TAIL SPINS/BLADES... 

-Nichols Lake Fork Flutter 1 1/8 oz: http://bit.ly/2ICAGKL

Colors: Blue Shad, Purple Threadfin, Silver Chrome

-Jackall Deracoup: http://bit.ly/2p8X4b0

Colors: Clear Shad, Dera Shad, Silver

-Damiki Vault 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2rnO7e2

Colors: Black Holo, Spot Black, Real Shad

SOFT JERKBAIT/CHATTERBAIT COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Curado 7'5" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

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

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

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

SHALLOW CRANKBAIT COMBO... 

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

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

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

BUDGET TOPWATER/TAIL SPIN/BLADE COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano SLX 6'10" Medium: http://bit.ly/2L3wppO

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

Line- Power Pro Braid 40 lb: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

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

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... 

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Top 5 Baits For September Bass Fishing!

September brings big bass if you know where to look!  We have 5 key baits we rely on to catch fish as the early Fall patterns begin. September is a transitional month full of changing conditions and shifting fish. Let us help you get ahead of the curve so you can keep catching fish throughout the month!

As night time temperatures cool bass begin making moves. The day time temperatures remain the same, leaving many anglers scratching their heads about why the fish are moving. In today's video Matt explains how the fish are moving, where they're headed, then covers 5 key baits that you can use to catch them. He covers how to use a jerkbait, a shallow crankbait, a topwater, an underspin, and a jig to meet every situation during this transitional time. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits Matt discussed in the video. He's included the exact sizes, colors, and some of the gear he relies on as well. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

JERKBAITS (Soft and Hard)... 

-Zoom Super Fluke: http://bit.ly/2aqys0H

Colors: Albino Shad, Electric Shad, Smokin Shad

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

Colors: SG Threadfin, Blue Pearl Shad, HL Silver Shad

CRANKBAITS... 

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

Colors: Matte Shad, Honey Shad, Nasty Shad

-Megabass Super-Z Z2: https://bit.ly/3fsxn9G

Colors: Kasumi Ito, Hot Gill 2, Gillkko

TOPWATER... 

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

Colors: Abalone Shad, Ghost Minnow, Bone

-Teckel Kicknocker: http://bit.ly/2nvxkoA

Colors: Bone, Lime Ice, Vanilla Ice

UNDERSPINS... 

Head- Blade Runner 1/2 oz Spintrix: http://bit.ly/29UVegz

Colors: Anchovy, Unpainted, Black Shad

Bait- Keitech 4.8" Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad

Head- Cool Baits 1/8 oz Down Under: http://bit.ly/2boS7QA

Colors: Black Silver, Ol Faithful, Silver Shad

Bait- Keitech 4" Easy Shiner: http://bit.ly/2bxJK6H

Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

JIGS... 

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

Colors: Go To, Canterbury Craw, Molting Craw

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

Colors: Green Pumpkin Red, Tramp Stamp

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

Colors: Green Pumpkin Black, Dark Green Pumpkin

Trailer- Netbait Paca Chunk (Tiny): http://bit.ly/2d8mIXx

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Green Pumpkin Red

"BANG FOR THE BUCK" ALL-AROUND COMBO...

Rod- Shimano Zodias 7'2" Medium: https://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

Reel- Shimano Curado 70 MGL: https://bit.ly/2apmDJt

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

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

"BUDGET" ALL-AROUND COMBO...

Rod- St. Croix Bass X 7'1" Medium: http://bit.ly/2r0xWAs

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

Line- Power Pro 40 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

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

"BUDGET" FINESSE COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano SLX 6'10" Medium: http://bit.ly/2L3wppO

Reel- Shimano SLX MGL 70: https://bit.ly/3gIUCgJ

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

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

Fall Frog Fishing: Small Frogs Get More Bites

Frog fishing is a fun way to catch bass before Winter. As the water cools, bass ambush small minnows in the shallows around the last remnants of grass. The Frog is a great baitfish imitator and one of the last topwater bites of the year. If you don't have snow on the ground, give the frog one last shot to wrap up the topwater season before Winter sets in.

This time of year, smaller frogs can be the difference between a tough bite and a day to remember. Smaller frogs perfectly mimic the small baitfish in the shallows. They elicit strikes when few baits will and typically have an excellent hookup ratio. Focus on ghost and glitter colors in cleaner water and bolder colors in murky water. 

Of course, you'll have to adapt your equipment to throw these smaller offerings. You'll still need a stout rod to set the double frog hook but it doesn't need to be nearly as strong as the rod you'd use for their larger cousins. Below you'll find links to the gear Tim was using today along with a list of our favorite small frogs for different situations. We've also included our favorite frog combo, small frog rod, and budget option. The links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

Today's Bait... 

-Jackall Kaera (Glitter Bluegill): http://bit.ly/2Fz6SA3

Small Frogs... 

-Best All Around: Jackall Kaera: http://bit.ly/2Fz6SA3

Favorite Colors: Glitter Hasu, Glitter Bluegill

-Best Walking: Spro Bronzeye Frog Jr: http://bit.ly/2XkbgxR

Favorite Colors: Killer Gill, Nasty Shad

-Best In Slop: R2S Bully Wa 55: http://bit.ly/2axyR2a

Favorite Colors: Bluegill, Little Allen

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

Favorite Colors: Speck, Killer Gill

Favorite Frog Combo... 

Rod- Expride 7'3" Extra Heavy: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

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

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

Tim's Combo Today... 

Rod- Dobyns Xtasy 7'5" Heavy: http://bit.ly/36fIHCg

Reel- Shimano Metanium DC HG: http://bit.ly/2qrSZvs

Line- Power Pro 40 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Small Frog Combo... 

Rod- Shimano Expride 7'2" Heavy: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

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

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

Budget Small Frog Combo... 

Rod- Shimano Intenza 7'4" Heavy: http://bit.ly/2QADLTq

Reel- Shimano SLX 150 XT HG: http://bit.ly/2BRTYL8

Line- Power Pro 40 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

NEW Tactical Bassin Apparel... 

TacticalBassin Hat: https://bit.ly/31EYB8W

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

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

TacticalBassin Sun Shirt: http://bit.ly/2TvFMBD

TacticalBassin Hooded Sun Shirt: http://bit.ly/38cVi9G