Simple Trick To Catch Bass When Its Cold!

When cold snaps hit, fishing can be brutal! Here's a quick trick we use to get fish to react and bite when they won't touch anything else! Whether they've suspended, gone deep, or just developed lock jaw, cracking a tube is a great way to catch bass in the cold. 

We all love to power fish in the Fall but when cold weather comes in, that bite can shut down in a hurry. Turning to baits like the dropshot, Neko rig, Ned rig, or slow dragging a tube are all great ways to get a bite. But if you still want to get them to react, try cracking the tube. Instead of using your standard tube head, grab a 1/2 - 3/4 ounce head. Let the bait fall to bottom then use a sharp double snap of the rod to get the bait to hop up off the bottom and fall back down on a semi-tight line. Something about these erratic movements draws a reaction strike, even during these tough conditions. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and equipment Tim used throughout the day. We've also included some of our other favorite baits for this technique. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

TODAY'S BAITS... 

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

Colors: Green Pump Orange Firetail, Green Pump Purp Copper

Tube Head- Bite Me Tube Head (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2CV3o7S

Dropshot- Megabass Hazedong 3": http://bit.ly/2CIwgzt

Colors: Ghost Shad, Tennessee Shad

Hook- Owner Mosquito Light (Size 1): http://bit.ly/2zQVKx3

Weight- Swagger Tungsten 1/4 oz: http://bit.ly/2UY7cgx

OTHER GREAT TUBES... 

-Netbait STH 4" Finesse Tube: https://bit.ly/3aU0oeU

Colors: Frosty Pumpkin, Ten Point

-Savage Gear 4" Goby Tube: https://bit.ly/33QGXzy

Colors: Brown Pump Copper Purp, Watermelon Copper Purple

-Dry Creek 3.5" Double Dip: https://bit.ly/38BgQ15

Colors: Watermelon Craw, Bama Craw

TIM'S TUBE CRACKING COMBO... 

Rod- G-Loomis NRX+ 854C: http://bit.ly/2hedqsq

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

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

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

TIM'S DROPSHOT SETUP... 

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

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

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

Leader- Sunline Super FC 6 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

"BANG FOR THE BUCK" TUBE CRACKING COMBO... 

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

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

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

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

BUDGET TUBE CRACKING COMBO... 

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

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

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

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Must Try Tricks For Fall Finesse Fishing!

These finesse fishing tricks will help you catch more fish! Don't just throw the same old lures hoping the bass suddenly change. This Fall, if you face tough conditions, try one of these tips to get more bites. We love to power fish but when its time for finesse, we go all in! From unique shapes and profiles, to actions and colors that other anglers aren't throwing, this will help you get the next bite when things get tough. 

When faced with tough conditions Tim uses a 2-pronged approach to get consistent bites. He rigs a bait that will suspend off the bottom, and another that will make bottom contact. He's got a handful of baits to choose from in each category but making sure both are covered is the key. As is often the case, this topic started off very simple with 4 bait recommendations but we can rarely resist the temptation to go down the rabbit hole so before it was over Tim was giving away tips on a dozen different options that each have a time and place in your bass fishing line up. 

Below you'll find links to all the baits, including the components we use to rig them. We've also included a couple of our favorite finesse fishing rod and reel combos. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

DROPSHOT BAITS... 

-Hazedong Shad 3": http://bit.ly/2CIwgzt

Colors: Ghost Shad, Shio Kosho, Disco Stain

-Keitech Easy Shiner 3.5": http://bit.ly/2bxJK6H

Colors: Electric Shad, Crystal Shad, Sexy Shad

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

Colors: Albino, Smokin Shad

-Big Bite Smallie Smasher: http://bit.ly/2ZpCOCY

Colors: Green Pumpkin Purp Flk, Chick Magnet

-Netbait STH Stumpy Crush Worm: https://bit.ly/3BxySOs

Colors: Goby Pearl, Bang, Smokin Joe

DROPSHOT RIGGING... 

-Owner Mosquito Light (Size 1): http://bit.ly/2zQVKx3

-Gamakatsu Aaron Martens (Size 1): http://bit.ly/2zGX441

-Swagger Tungsten Pencil 1/4 oz: http://bit.ly/2UY7cgx

NEKO RIG/ SHAKY HEAD WORMS... 

-Missile Baits Quiver Worm 6.5": https://bit.ly/2xehVgx 

Colors: Hillbilly Magic, Super Bug

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

Colors: 956 (Wtrmln copper org/red), Green Pumpkin Purp Copper

-Netbait T-Mac Worm: http://bit.ly/2jndwj9

Colors: Junebug, Tilapia Magic, Texas Craw

NEKO RIGGING... 

Weight- Swagger Tungsten Pagoda: http://bit.ly/2iGNSFW

Hook- Owner Neko Weedless (1/0): https://bit.ly/2zXirRH

Pliers- VMC Crossover Pliers: https://bit.ly/3ipm9HN

O Rings- VMC Crossover 6MM: https://bit.ly/3w0NYdz

SHAKY HEAD RIGGING... 

-Dirty Jigs Canterbury Shaky 3/16 oz: http://bit.ly/2aFOs0V

NED RIG... 

Worm- Missile Baits NedBomb: http://bit.ly/2XCOGwd

Colors: Bluetonium Green Pumpkin Core, Watermelon Red Core, MM3

Hook- Swagger Tungsten Flanders 1/10th: http://bit.ly/2KcIB6M

TUBES... 

-Savage Gear Goby Tube: https://bit.ly/33QGXzy

Colors: Light Pump Black Purp Silver, Green Pumpkin

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

Colors: Dark Melon Purple, Green Pumpkin, Juvenile Goby

TUBE HEADS... 

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

(1/8 oz for the 2.5" Tube)

-Bite Me Flat Eye 1/4 oz: http://bit.ly/2diyVXK

FINESSE SWIMBAITS... 

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

Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad

-Keitech Easy Shiner 3.5": http://bit.ly/2bxJK6H

Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad

-Damiki Armor Shad 3": http://bit.ly/2KtPDAT

Colors: American Shad, RP Blue Pearl, Pure Gill

FINESSE SWIMBAIT HEADS... 

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

-Megabass Okashira Screw Head: http://bit.ly/2EpluSA

UV GLUE... 

-Loon UV Knot Sense: https://bit.ly/2ZFv0h9

HIGH-END FINESSE COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Poison Adrena 6'10" UL: https://bit.ly/388U0PD

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

Line- Sunline SX1 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2tn8EzQ

Leader- Sunline Super FC 6 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

"BANG FOR THE BUCK" FINESSE COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Expride 6'10" Medium Light: http://bit.ly/2osaj3q

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

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

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

BUDGET FINESSE COMBO... 

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

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

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

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Blade Bait And Spoon Fishing Tricks For Fall Bass

Blades and spoons are amazing fish catching lures! The trouble is, you have to know how to use them. As bass corral shad and other baitfish, these baits become major players. While the spoon is typically focused around deep water fishing, with modern advances the blade bait can be used both deep and shallow. Here are the details you need to know... 

Blade baits have come a long way in recent years. With more advanced baitfish shapes and lifelike color patterns these baits have become shallow water slayers during the cool and cold water  months. When it comes to spoons, we use both jigging and flutter spoons. Jigging spoons are best fished quickly and aggressively around deep schooling bass that are on the move, while flutter spoons can be used more methodically. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits from each category, including our favorite weights and colors for each. We've also included relevant hook and hardware upgrades where applicable. Finally, we've included our exact rod and reel combos for each style, as well as a budget-friendly alternative. All the links to directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

BLADE BAITS...

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

Colors: Holo Ayu, Flash Gill, Cyber Purple, Real Shad

-Megabass Dyna Response 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2R7FlvL

Colors: Gill OB, Ito Hiuo, Jukucho Shad

-Jackall Keeburn 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2or8sy0

Colors: Silver, Clear Shad

-Damiki Vault Tail Spinner: http://bit.ly/2or9wlu

Colors: Black Holo, holo Ayu, Real Shad

-Blade Runner Blade: http://bit.ly/2XMNoQj

Colors: Natural Shad, Chartreuse White

SPOONS... 

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

Colors: Electric Chicken, Morning Dawn, Sierra

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

Colors: Purple Threadfin, Blueback HD, Silver Chrome

DAMIKI VAULT HOOK UPGRADES... 

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

Sizes: 2 and 3

-Hooks- Owner STX-38: http://bit.ly/2oNIeCD

Size: 6

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

DUH SPOON HOOK UPGRADE... 

-Owner ST-56 (Size 2): http://bit.ly/2cVg7xW

FLUTTER SPOON HOOK ADDITION... 

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

Swivel- Spro Power Swivel (Size 4 or 6): http://bit.ly/2ay0p7d

Treble- Owner ST-36 Feathered (Size 2): http://bit.ly/2m7XrAx

TIM'S BLADE BAIT COMBO... 

Rod- Megabass P5 Z-Crank Elseil: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

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

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

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

"BANG FOR THE BUCK" BLADE BAIT COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Curado 6'10" Medium: http://bit.ly/2gUWTft

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

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

BUDGET BLADE BAIT COMBO... 

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

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

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

"BANG FOR THE BUCK" SPOON FISHING COMBO...

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

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

Line- Maxima Ultragreen 18 lb: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

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Grass Fishing! Flukes And Topwater Tricks For Fall Bass Fishing!

Come along as we chase bass in the shallow grass! The baitfish have moved into the shallows and the bass are gorging on them! We're using a combination of flukes, walking baits, and frogs to reach the fish through changing conditions. Be sure to pay close attention to Matt's perspective on color when it comes to topwater lures!

The day starts off with heavy fog, then switches to clear skies, followed by wind, pre-frontal conditions, and ultimately it starts raining. Conditions don't get much crazier than that! Despite it all Matt is able to keep catching fish by adapting his baits and colors with each transition. Fall is an awesome time to be fishing, no matter what the weather throws your way!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and equipment Matt used throughout the day. We've included the exact sizes and colors for each lure, as well as some great budget alternatives for his equipment.

TOPWATER... 

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

Color: Skeleton Chartreuse, Bleeding White

-Rapala Skitter Walk: https://bit.ly/37DC2Uz

Color: Shad Translucent, Chrome

FROGS... 

-Jackall Kaera: http://bit.ly/2Fz6SA3

Colors: Glitter Bluegill, Glitter Hasu

-Scum Frog Launch: https://bit.ly/3rOYQIF

Colors: Shad, Bone Yard

FLUKE... 

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

Color: Smokin Shad

Hook- Gamakatsu Superline 4/0: http://bit.ly/2ac92XG

FROG COMBO... 

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

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

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

FLUKE COMBO... 

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

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

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

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

BUDGET TOPWATER COMBO... 

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

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

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

BUDGET FROG COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano SLX 7'2" Heavy: http://bit.ly/2mGp1Vc

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

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

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