Fall Gear Review! Top New Baits And Gear For 2021!

Today’s tackle review is covering some amazing new items in bass fishing. From rods and reels, to a variety of baits, there are a ton of new options for Fall and Winter bass fishing! We kick the reviews off with a look at the brand new 13 Fishing Blackout Reels, then the Shimano NASCI Spinning Reel, followed by new styles of chatterbait, an amazing little topwater, crankbaits, swimbaits, and more!

Since today’s gear review is in-depth we’ve included cut points to help you find your way through the baits and gear that Matt is discussing. If you’d like to jump between products you can do that very easily by using the following time stamps… 

1:10 -13 Fishing Blackout Reel

3:27 -Shimano NASCI Reel

4:47 -Plano Atlas Tackle Pack

8:08 -Z Man Mini Max Chatterbait

10:20 -Hog Farmer 3.5" Spunk Shad

10:44 -Big Bite Baits 3.75" Swimon

13:03 -Z Man Big Blade Chatterbait

15:00 -Spro Bronzeye Poppin' Frog 40

20:25 -Rapala DT-8 Crankbait

24:28 -Savage Gear Pulse Tail RTF 3" Bluegill

29:14 -Scottsboro Tackle Fatty Swimbait

32:40 -Spro Sakura Worm

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

13 FISHING BLACKOUT SERIES...

-13 Fishing Kalon O Blackout Spinning Reel: https://bit.ly/3yWpClJ

-13 Fishing Origin O1 Blackout Casting Reel: https://bit.ly/3l3BwFu

-13 Fishing Blackout Spinning Rod: https://bit.ly/3tvaV8d

-13 Fishing Blackout Casting Rod: https://bit.ly/3EdQUbo

SHIMANO REEL... 

-Shimano Nasci FC Spinning Reel: https://bit.ly/2g278cC

Preferred Size: 2500

PLANO BACKPACK... 

-Plano Atlas Tackle Pack: https://bit.ly/3E1wGBn

CHATTERBAITS... 

-Z Man Mini Max: https://bit.ly/3tqztzi

Favorite Colors: Gizzard Shad, Spot Remover

-Z Man Big Blade: https://bit.ly/3hjvGid

Favorite Colors: Black Blue Candy, Bluegill, Shad

CHATTERBAIT TRAILERS... 

-Hog Farmer Spunk Shad 3.5: http://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Favorite Colors: Blue Gizzard, Ghost Minnow, Crystal Shad

-Big Bite Baits 3.75 Swimon: https://bit.ly/2NkSdPV

Favorite Colors: Smoky Gold, Glow Silver, Pearl

TOPWATER... 

-Spro Bronzeye Poppin Frog 40: https://bit.ly/3jY0Hdp

Favorite Colors: Clear Chartreuse, Nasty Shad, Killer Gill

CRANKBAIT... 

-Rapala DT-8 Crankbait: http://bit.ly/2BL0UYl

Favorite Colors: Live River Shad, Dark Brown Crawdad

BLUEGILL... 

-Savage Gear Pulse Tail RTF 3" Swimbait: https://bit.ly/2xx1zjH

Favorite Colors: Bluegill, Bream, Crappie

-Savage Gear 5" Line Through Bluegill: https://bit.ly/3pCRab7

Favorite Color: Crappie, Bluegill

SWIMBAIT... 

-Scottsboro Tackle Fatty Swimbait: https://bit.ly/3E1yr1r

Favorite Colors: Natural Light, Ol Smoky, Mullins Madness

NED WORM... 

-Spro Sakura Worm: https://bit.ly/2X2IbIl

Favorite Colors: Green Pumpkin Spice, Sunfish, Watermelon Purple

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Sunken Shipwreck Explored! Amazing Smallmouth Fishing!

We won't let a broken boat stop us! Come along as we explore Lake Superior! Fall comes early in the North so we're able to target smallmouth moving shallow and feeding on baitfish long before they make the mouth in the Southern US. You'll see how clear the water is when we stumble across an 1800's era shipwreck along the way!

A lot of anglers are intimidated by big lakes. We often hear questions like, "where do you start?", "how do you know where to go?", and "Is it safe?" Fishing these GIANT bodies of water requires a dedication to safety but beyond that, its no different than fishing your local lake. Focus on protected areas or unique structures (coves, bays, points, and humps). We always start out fishing with reaction baits to cover water and find active fish, then slow down with finesse techniques as needed. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and equipment we used throughout the day. We've included the exact colors, sizes, and any other important details. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

PRIMARY BAITS…

-Megabass Dark Sleeper 3": http://bit.ly/2TyR1GT

Colors: Wakasagi, Haze

Size: 1/2 oz and 3/4 oz

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

Color: Bone

OUR OTHER BAITS... 

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

Colors: Mirrored Minnow, Glass Minnow

Swimbait- Keitech 3.8" Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Colors: SunGill, Smallmouth Magic

Head: Dirty Jigs Tactical Finesse 3/8 oz: http://bit.ly/2Pqrq3n

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

Colors: Mat Skeleton Shad, Elegy Bone

Spinnerbait- Megabass SV-3 3/8 oz: https://bit.ly/3lk1SD0

Color: Gill

Hair Jig- Andy's Custom Maribou Jig (1/8 oz): https://bit.ly/3uYqDsw

Color: Black

DARK SLEEPER COMBO...

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

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

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

TOPWATER COMBO... 

Rod- St. Croix Legend Elite 7' Medium: http://bit.ly/2z2qdHc

Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

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

CRANKBAIT COMBO... 

Rod- St. Croix Mojo Glass 7'4" Medium heavy: https://bit.ly/2YIxLy5

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

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

SPINNERBAIT COMBO...

Rod- St. Croix Victory 7'1" Med Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/3f4tcEb

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

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

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

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Jerkbait Tricks For Early Fall Bass Fishing! (Beginner To Advanced)

Jerkbaits Catch Bass!! If you don't throw a jerkbait during the early Fall, you're missing some really fun fishing! Today we're on the water catching big smallmouth on Jerkbaits but in between catches Matt teaches the exact technique, how to use color to fine tune the pattern, and some other key tips. Whether you're a jerkbait beginner or a guy who throws them every day, you're going to enjoy the information in this video! 

Today Matt and CC used a Megabass Vision 110 and a Vision 110 Jr to dial in a jerkbait pattern along a windblown shoreline. The fish were staging on a shallow break to ambush baitfish and these baits were more than the fish could resist. In the beginning the fish were slapping at the baits but Matt began playing with colors and found the color "Elegy Bone" made all the difference. The duo went from short strikes and skin hooks to bass fully committing and t-boning the baits!

The jerkbait should be a part of your arsenal as water temperatures drop this Fall. Below you'll find links to all the baits in the video as well as a couple of our other favorite jerkbaits. We've also included the rod and reel combos we were using, along with a budget alternative. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

TODAY'S JERKBAITS... 

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

Natural Colors: Matte Shad, Matte Pro Blue

Bold Colors: Elegy Bone, Matte Skeleton Shad

-Megabass Vision 110 Jr: http://bit.ly/2OeAFBf

Colors: GP Pro Blue 2, Elegy Bone, Matte Shad

OTHER GREAT JERKBAITS... 

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

Colors: Elegy Bone, GP Pro Blue, Matte Shad

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

Colors: Blue Pearl Shad, Silver Shad, Hollow Minnow

-Rapala Shadow Rap Deep: https://bit.ly/3aerPi6

Colors: Clown, Elite Blue, Ghost Shiner

JERKBAIT STORAGE... 

-Plano EDGE 3700 THIN Box: https://bit.ly/2VX5eAL

JERKBAIT HOOK/SPLIT RING UPGRADES... 

Split Ring Replacement- Owner Hyperwire Black (Size 2): http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX

110 Replacement Hook- Gamakatsu Finesse Nano Treble (Size 5): http://bit.ly/2dWWAut

110 Junior Replacement Hook- Gamakatsu 1X Black (Size 8): https://bit.ly/3oSXVXp

MATT'S JERKBAIT COMBO... 

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

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

Line- Sunline 10 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

CC'S JERKBAIT COMBO... 

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

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

Line- Sunline 10 lb Super FC: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BUDGET JERKBAIT COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano SLX 6'10" Medium: http://bit.ly/2mGp1Vc

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

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

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4 FINESSE TRICKS To Catch BASS When FISHING is TOUGH!

This year has been tough for a lot of anglers! Increased fishing pressure and intense weather has made it difficult for a lot of us to consistently catch bass. Now isn't the time to give up! Some of the most exciting fishing of the year is just around the corner! If you're struggling to get bit right now, turn to one of these 4 proven techniques to catch more fish. 

When the going gets tough, its time to pick up the finesse rods! Power fishing is our passion so when its time to lighten up and slow down our first move is the finesse swimbait. Fishing these small swimbaits still gives us the feel and the fun of power fishing, but we get way more bites than we do on larger presentations. If the swimbait isn't working, its time to turn to slower bottom contact baits. 

Which one should you try first? This is where you fishing style comes into play. All of these are proven options and you really can't go wrong. If you ask Tim, he's probably reaching for a Neko rig. If you ask Matt, he's probably reaching for a tube. All 3 bottom contact presentations work incredibly well so make sure you've got at least one of them rigged up at all times. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits discussed in the video. We've included the baits, the hooks, and our favorite colors for each presentation. We've also included the rod and reel combos we use with each presentation. If you prefer BFS to spinning tackle, we've linked that combo as well. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

FINESSE SWIMBAITS...

-Megabass 3" Spark Shad: http://bit.ly/2XcLZk4

Colors: Real, Albino, Purple Haze

Keitech Fat 2.8 Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

FINESSE SWIMBAIT HEADS...

Non-Bladed- Dirty Jigs 1/8 oz Guppy Head: http://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

Bladed- Okashira 1/8 oz Screw Head: http://bit.ly/2EpluSA

NEKO RIG...

Bait- Yamamoto 5" Senko: http://bit.ly/2axAmNS

Colors: Baby Bass, Green Pumpkin Black Flake

Skirted Weight- VMC Neko Skirt: https://bit.ly/2WRNgTM

Hook- Owner Sniper Finesse Neko (1/0): http://bit.ly/2kfdv37

NED RIG BAITS... 

-Z Man Finesse TRD: http://bit.ly/2hs4RtR

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Green pumpkin Goby

-Roboworm 3" Ned: http://bit.ly/2j9F0Xy

Colors: TW Black Blue Pumpkin, Desert Craw

NED RIG HEADS...

Tungsten- Swagger Tungsten Flanders Head: http://bit.ly/2KcIB6M

Lead- Owner Block head: http://bit.ly/2qL0A8n

FINESSE TUBES...

Bait- Netbait STH 2.5" Finesse Tube: https://bit.ly/3aU0oeU

Colors: Dark Melon Purple, Ten Point, Juvenile Goby

Head- Blade Runner Inhaler: https://bit.ly/2NX7nYr

Size: 1/8 oz with 1/0 hook

TIM'S BFS COMBO...

Rod- Shimano Expride 7'2" ML+ BFS: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel- Shimano Curado BFS: https://bit.ly/2QGRVF2

Line- Sunline Super FC 8lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

FINESSE TUBE COMBO...

Rod- St. Croix Victory 7'3" Medium: https://bit.ly/2RPMkfV

Reel- Shimano Vanford 2500: https://bit.ly/2gu84t7

Line- Power Pro Braided Line 10 lb: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

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

ALL-AROUND FINESSE COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Expride 7' Medium: http://bit.ly/2osaj3q

Reel- Shimano Vanford 2500: https://bit.ly/2gu84t7

Line- Sunline SX1 16 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2tn8EzQ

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

BUDGET ALL-AROUND FINESSE COMBO...

Rod- Shimano Intenza 7' Medium Light: http://bit.ly/2s7kaQn

Reel- Shimano Nasci 2500: http://bit.ly/2g278cC

Line- Sunline Sniper 8 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

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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