Fall Kayak Fishing! This POND Has GIANT Largemouth!

We're exploring a new pond and it doesn't take long to find out there are BIG BASS lurking in these waters! When you pull up to a new lake (pond) and they're eating swimbaits, frogs, and punch rigs, you know you've found a special place! Come along for a day in the kayak as we break down a new fishery, adapt to changing conditions, and catch some really nice bass!

Matt starts the day with a big rat wake bait when he sees the flooded shoreline but soon realizes he's missed the window for this bite by a couple days. He falls back to some of his reliable favorites (frog and chatterbait) to build momentum, then switches back to a swimbait in search of a kicker fish. It works!! Once the bite comes to a halt you see the wheels turning as Matt adapts and finds a final method to get the leery midday bass to bite. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits Matt used throughout the day. We've included the colors, sizes, as well as the rods and reels he had on the kayak. We'll also include links to his life jacket and kayak so you're prepared when you head back out on the water. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

RAT... 

-PB Rat 2-Piece: https://bit.ly/2OKJZBH

Color: Bone Brown

CHATTERBAIT... 

Bait- Jackhammer Chatterbait 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2popvj6

Color: Brett's Bluegill

Trailer- Big Bite Swimon 4.25: https://bit.ly/2NkSdPV

Color: Green Pumpkin Chartreuse Swirl

FROG... 

-Snagproof Phat Frog: https://bit.ly/3vCrnTv

Color: Bluegill

SWIMBAIT... 

Bait- Megabass Magdraft Freestyle: http://bit.ly/3bRG3Wi

Color: Albino Pearl Shad

Hook- Owner Beast 6/0 (1/4 oz): http://bit.ly/2ancP66

FLIPPING... 

Bait- Netbait Paca Slim 3.5: http://bit.ly/2M5cuGF

Color: Black Shadow Flare

Hook- Owner Riggin Hook 3/0: http://bit.ly/2BnniXN

Weight- Swagger Tungsten VADER 3/4 oz: http://bit.ly/2NjDYtV

Sinker Stop- VMC Sinker Stop: https://bit.ly/38XLQd4

KAYAK... 

-Old Town Sportsman AutoPilot 120: https://bit.ly/32ySIuZ

LIFE JACKET... 

-Mustang Elite inflatable: http://bit.ly/2odXXIP

FROG COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Expride 7'3" XH: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B (XG): https://bit.ly/34HlAAk

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

ALL-AROUND COMBO... 

Rod- Halo HFX 7' Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/36rfYvW

Reel- 13 Fishing Concept C2 (7:1): https://bit.ly/2NlzZhg

Line- Sufix 131 50 lb Braid: https://bit.ly/314VoyF

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

SWIMBAIT COMBO... 

Rod- Savage Gear Squad 8' Heavy Swimbait: https://bit.ly/3tT8bS2

Reel- Shimano Tranx 300 (HG): http://bit.ly/2kYsvRw

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 80 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader- Sunline FC100 (30 lb): http://bit.ly/2O4UElB

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Fall Jerkbait Fishing! Beginner To Advanced! **Underwater Bait Footage**

We're going all in! Everything you need to know about jerkbaits in one video! Whether you're brand new to jerkbaits and want to learn about the technique, or you're a seasoned pro looking for exact hook weights to balance out your Megabass, we've got you covered!

We're fanatical about jerkbaits! They're one of the best baits ever made for triggering a feed response in a lethargic bass and we think that's worth getting excited about! In today's video Matt covers budget options that will get the beginning angler on the water and catching fish but he also talks fine details about actions, dive angles, and color selection. 

Below you'll find links to all the baits discussed in the video. You'll also find links to our favorite jerkbait combos, related videos, as well as hook upgrades and color recommendations. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

RELATED VIDEOS... 

Soft Jerkbaits with Tim: https://youtu.be/Pja8h3Q3wsA

Hook Upgrades For Jerkbaits: https://youtu.be/Xm7r1usoW2w

JACKALL RERANGE... 

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

-Jackall Rerange 110 MR: https://bit.ly/2CbWr6X

Favorite Colors: Blue Pearl Shad, HL Hasu

Bold Colors: Secret Shad 2, Matte Pearl White

MEGABASS VISION SERIES... 

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

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

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

-Megabass Vision 110 Jr +1: https://bit.ly/2LnK389

Favorite Colors: Pro Blue, Matte Shad, Tennessee Shad

Bold Colors: Elegy Bone, Wakin React, Kohoku Reaction

DAMIKI...

-Damiki Slim Jack: https://bit.ly/2Y3QCUl

Favorite Colors: Black Shiner, spay

Bold Colors: White, Real Shad

RAPALA... 

-Rapala Shadow Rap: http://bit.ly/2yjK7fO

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

-Rapala Rip Stop: http://bit.ly/2Vs7HBf

Favorite Colors: Ghost Shiner, Silver, Elite Blue

Bold Colors: Clown, Gone, Bud

13 FISHING... 

-13 Fishing Whipper Snapper: https://bit.ly/3okRcrq

Favorite Colors: Olive Crush, Gizzard of Oz, Lucky Charm

Bold Colors: Rainbow Shad, Casper Shad

MEGABASS VISION 110 HOOK 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/2uQ4oH8

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

Alternative Reel: Shimano Curado 70 MGL K: https://bit.ly/3jdrMqa

MEGABASS JERKBAIT COMBO... 

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

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

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

BUDGET JERKBAIT COMBO... 

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

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

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... 

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Where Do Bass Go In Fall? Beginner To Advanced (How To Catch Them)

Everything changes when the nights get cool! Overnight the fish you've been catching will begin to disappear. They’re becoming active, and as a result they’re on the move. Where are they going and how do you catch them? That’s what we’re here to help you learn. It will happen in phases and this is what you can expect… 

As we progress through Fall there are two distinct groups of bass. The Fish that go shallow will ambush baitfish around cover while the deep fish transition to hard bottom. Later, the grass will begin to die and the shallow fish will behave like their deep water counterparts, immediately moving to hard structure.

Below you'll find a breakdown of the baits we use to target both groups during Fall. We've separated them for shallower/grassy fisheries and deeper/clearer fisheries. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

SHALLOW WATER OPTIONS… 

FROG FISHING… 

-River2Sea Bully Wa 65: http://bit.ly/2axyR2a

Colors: Little Allen, Ghost

-Teckel Maracker: http://bit.ly/2xlXI5s

Colors: Pearl White Bone

WALKING TOPWATER… 

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

Colors: Funky Tiger, Abalone Shad

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

Colors: American Shad, Skeleton Chartreuse

UNDERSPIN… 

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

Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl, Sexy Shad

Weedless Head- Owner Flashy Swimmer: http://bit.ly/2e8O4Y7

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

DOUBLE FLUKE… 

Bobber Stop- VMC Sinker Stop Medium: https://bit.ly/38XLQd4

Swivel- Spro Power Swivel Size 4: http://bit.ly/2ay0p7d

Front Hook- Owner Offset Wide Gap 3/0: https://bit.ly/3Cm7Jiq

Back Hook- Owner Offset Wide Gap 4/0: https://bit.ly/3Cm7Jiq

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

CHATTERBAIT… 

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

Color: Clearwater Shad, Green Pumpkin Shad

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

Color: Ghost Minnow, Blue Gizzard, Tennessee Magic

SQUAREBILL CRANKBAIT… 

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

Colors: Abalone Shad, TS Minnow

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

Colors: Nasty Shad, Matte Shad, Honey Shad

DEEP WATER OPTIONS… 

JIGS… 

Football- Dirty Jigs Skirted 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2d0iJbd

Colors: Super Matt Brown, The Go To, Brown Craw

Trailer- R.I. Sweet Beaver: http://bit.ly/29W3RZW

Colors: Green pumpkin Red, Sprayed Grass

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

Colors: Brown Purple, Green Pumpkin Black

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

Colors: Green pumpkin, Mud Bug

CRANKBAITS… 

-R2S TACTICAL DD 75: http://bit.ly/37dclbX

Colors: Mirrored Minnow, DD Minnow, Ghost Minnow

-Megabass Deep Six: http://bit.ly/2A3clKP

Colors: MB Gizzard, Ito Wakasagi

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

Colors: Green Gizzard Shad, Sexy Blue Back Herring

UNDERSPINS… 

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

Bait- Keitech 2.8” Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

JERKBAIT… 

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

Colors: GP Pro Blue, HT-Ito Tennessee Shad, Mat Shad

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

Colors: GP Pro Blue, HT-Ito Tennessee Shad, Mat Shad

GLIDE BAIT… 

-River2Sea S Waver 168: http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh

Colors: TW Phantom Trout, Light Trout, Bluegill

-G Ratt Sneaky Pete: http://bit.ly/2RYCPFe

Colors: Gizzard Shad, Hitch

SPOONS… 

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

Colors: Blueback HD, Shattered Glass Silver Scale

-Blade Runner 1 3/4 oz: http://bit.ly/2aKVLlG

Colors: UV Fried Chicken, UV Sierra, UV Morning Dawn

-Damiki Axe Blade: http://bit.ly/2w2uB9t

Colors: Black Holo, Holo Ayu

FROG COMBO… 

Rod- Shimano Expride 7'3" XH: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B (XG): https://bit.ly/34HlAAk

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

ALL-AROUND COMBO… 

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

Reel- Shimano Curado 150 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2TQHwrP

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

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

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

BUDGET ALL-AROUND COMBO…

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

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

Line- Sunline Fluorocarbon 15 lb: 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... 

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Backwater Exploring On The South Delta! Tidal Fishery Tricks!

Come along as we explore the forgotten South Delta! Trailering overland with a stranger, navigating through hyacinth-choked canals, and catching fish is all part of a day deep in the extreme Southern reaches of the California Delta. There's a reason most anglers don't venture this far South, but today we're with Matt Leverich and he knows how to navigate the maze. 

We ventured out on the water planning to "junk fish" our way through the South Delta. As the sun got overhead we found a strong frog bite but in true Delta fashion, it wouldn't last long. Soon the tide was out and the winds came in and we were forced to adapt. The day ended with one of the most incredible flurries of juvenile striper and largemouth I've ever seen on this fishery. We included a small fraction of the catches as dozens upon dozens of fish bit cast after cast for over an hour!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and equipment we used throughout the day. We've included our exact combos, bait sizes, colors, etc... to help you be more successful on your next trip. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of the items. 

FROGS...

-River2Sea Bully Wa 2: http://bit.ly/2axyR2a

Color: Little Allen

-LiveTarget 65T Frog: http://bit.ly/2Q40BAk

Color: Emerald Brown

TOPWATER... 

-Evergreen SB 125: http://bit.ly/2zIkqUH

Color: Morizo Pink

WEEDLESS SWIMBAIT... 

Bait- Gambler Big EZ: https://bit.ly/3axLYRV

Color: Gold Rush

Hook- Owner Flashy Swimmer 5/0: http://bit.ly/2e8O4Y7

EXPOSED SWIMBAIT... 

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

Color: Crystal Shad

Hook- Matt Allen Swimbait Head 1/4 oz: http://bit.ly/29RrTYN

UNDERSPIN... 

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

Color: Ghost Rainbow

Hook- Hog Farmer War Pig 3/8 oz: http://bit.ly/2pcQnRP

LEVERICH'S FROG COMBO...

Rod- Shimano Expride 7'3" XH: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

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

Line- Power Pro 50 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

MATT'S HEAVY DUTY TRAVEL COMBO... 

Rod- Megabass Dragoon: https://bit.ly/2Glg3au

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

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

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

MATT'S ALL AROUND TRAVEL COMBO...

Rod- Megabass Stym Palides: https://bit.ly/2Glg3au

Reel- Shimano Curado 150 MGL: https://bit.ly/2TQHwrP

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

Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 15 lb Mono: 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... 

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