Don't Make These Late Summer Mistakes! They'll Wreck Your Fall Fishing Too!

Mistakes happen, but these 3 can wreck your fishing! If you want to catch more fish as we enter the Summer to Fall transition, you need to avoid these mistakes at all costs! Luckily, we can show you what to watch out for, and how to turn this into one of your favorite times of year!

Late Summer can be a difficult time to fish. Most anglers react by slowing down and fishing places where they've been successful in the past. While that seems wise on the surface, it's the worst decision you can make! Instead, focus your time on new patterns, covering water, and fishing quickly. To be even more successful, focus your attention on the extremes of lure size by focusing on small presentations or big swimbaits.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits we use this time of year. We've even included some great budget rod and reel combos to help you fish these baits effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.


UNDERSPIN...

•Dirty Jigs TacticalBassin Mini Underspin: https://bit.ly/3JOd8UY

Size: 1/4 oz


•Storm 3" Largo Shad: https://bit.ly/3vxP0NB

Colors: Albino Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl


SWIM JIG...

•Dirty Jigs Compact Swim Jig: https://bit.ly/43OSFY1

Colors: Tactical Shad, Blue Glimmer


•Storm 3.5" Largo Shad: https://bit.ly/3vxP0NB

Colors: Gizzard Shad


CHATTERBAIT...

•ZMan Mini Max Chatterbait: https://bit.ly/3tqztzi

Colors: Gizzard Shad, Spot Remover


•Big Bite Bait 3.75" Swimon: https://bit.ly/2NkSdPV

Colors: Smoky Gold, Glow Silver


SPY BAIT…

•Duo Realis Spinbait 80: https://bit.ly/3QE27YK

Colors: Ghost Minnow, Green Smelt


GLIDE BAITS...

•River2Sea S Waver 168: https://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh

Colors: TW Cali Hitch, Lit Shad


•Spro Chad Shad: https://bit.ly/3AqivoQ

Colors: Threadfin Shad, Gizzard Shad


•Baitsanity Chimera Shad: https://bit.ly/44XiYvW

Colors: Gizzard Shad, Ghost Gizzard Shad


PITCHING JIGS...

•Dirty Jigs Pitchin Jig (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2amL3of

Colors: The Go To, Alabama Craw


•Netbait 4" Paca Slim: https://bit.ly/3QhEpRe

Colors: Green Pumpkin Red, Tilapia Magic


•Dirty Jigs Compact Pitchin Jig (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2hAIyCV

Colors: The Go To, Canterbury Craw


•Xzone 3.25" Muscle Back Craw: https://bit.ly/43DZXOQ

Colors: Green Pumpkin Black, Bama Craw


BUDGET JIG COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Bass X 7'4" Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/3A5CFSU

Reel– Shimano SLX 70 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/3vPtYQ5

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro (50 lb): https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Sufix Advance (17 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix


BUDGET UNDERSPIN COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Intenza 7' Medium: https://bit.ly/3O8zBye

Reel– Shimano Miravel 2500: https://bit.ly/3QZnwL5

Line– Seaguar InvizX (8 lb): https://bit.ly/2oVsG2Y


BUDGET GLIDE BAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano SLX A 7'3" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/3QbMjvs

Reel– SLX A 150 (HG): https://bit.ly/2NfdOnk

Line– Power Pro Braid (50 lb): https://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader– Sunline Saltimate Shock (20 lb): https://bit.ly/2O4UElB


TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

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

How To Catch Bass During The Fall To Winter Transition (Cold Water Bass Fishing)

If you're throwing the same old baits, you're going to struggle during this transition!! Catching fish can be tricky this time of year! Some anglers are catching big fish every trip out while others are catching nothing at all. The difference is a combination of the baits they're using and their ability to trigger a feed response.

Its time to get out of your comfort zone! Focus your attention on aggressive baits like speed cranking, jerkbaits, A-rigs, and blade baits to get consistent bites. If you insist on slow fishing, focus on key baits like jigs and ned rigs to keep getting bit. This time of year can be amazing, you just have to branch out to find those key bites.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits we're using, including our favorite colors and sizes. We've also included the key rods and reels we use to throw them. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.


FOOTBALL JIGS...

Bait– Dirty Jigs Finesse Football (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2d2apsm

Color: Supermatt Brown, The Go To

Trailer– Yamamoto 5" Double Tail Grub: http://bit.ly/2db9w1p

Color: Cinn blk purp, Green Pump Purp copper


Bait– Yamamoto 5" Hula Grub: https://bit.ly/2d7SpgG

Color: Green Pumpkin Black

Head– Gamakatsu Football Jighead: https://bit.ly/2CTXHHt

Size: 3/8 oz


NED BAITS...

•Zman Finesse TRD: http://bit.ly/2hs4RtR

Color: Green Pumpkin, Green Pumpkin Goby


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

Color: Margarita Mutilator


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

Size: 1/10th oz


SPEED CRANKBAITS...

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

Color: Clearwater Minnow, True Shad, Mirrored Minnow


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

Color: Sexy Ayu, MB Gizzard


ALABAMA RIG...

Rig– Hogfarmer Tactical Mini Flex Bladed: https://bit.ly/3uwY6Md

Heads– Matt Allen Swimbait (1/8 oz): http://bit.ly/29RrTYN

Baits– Keitech 3.8" Fat Swing Impact: https://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Dummy Baits– Netbait Little Spanky: http://bit.ly/2d0dpU8


JERKBAIT…

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

Colors: Kasumi Ito, Mat Shad, Ito Clear Laker


BLADE BAITS...

•Damiki Vault: http://bit.ly/2rnO7e2

Size: 1/2 oz

Color: Black Holo, Real Shad, Holo Ayu


•Megabass Vibration X Dyna Response: http://bit.ly/2R7FlvL

Size: 1/2 oz

Color: Ito Hiuo, Jukucho Shad, Setsuki Ayu


UNDERSPIN...

Bait– Storm 3" Largo Shad: https://bit.ly/3vxP0NB

Color: Sexy Shad, Albino Shad

Head– Dirty Jigs Tactical Finesse Underspin: https://bit.ly/3JOd8UY

Size: 1/4 oz


BIG SWIMBAITS...

•Savage Gear 8" RTF Trout: https://bit.ly/33GROg1

Colors: Dirty Silver, Trout


•Baitsanity Chimera Shad: https://bit.ly/44XiYvW

Colors: Gizzard Shad, Hitch


•Spro Chad Shad: https://bit.ly/3AqivoQ

Colors: Bone, Threadfin Shad


ALABAMA RIG COMBO...

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

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

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

Leader– Sunline Saltimate 20 lb FC: https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2


BLADE BAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 7'2" ML: https://bit.ly/32IrXqE

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

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


BUDGET SPEED CRANKING COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Mojo Glass 7'4" MH: https://bit.ly/2YIxLy5

Reel– Shimano SLX 150 (HG): http://bit.ly/2NfdOnk

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


TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

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

Targeting Bass During The Fall To Winter Transition! Awesome Day On The Water!

Come along for an awesome day on the water! Matt and his Dad are targeting BIG Spotted Bass and a variety of Mixed Species before the reaction bite fades into Winter. It's an all out topwater blitz you don't want to miss!

This is what Fall fishing is all about! The last of the topwater bite is in full swing and it seems like every fish in the lake is chasing shad! This bite could end any day and we're pumped that we got to experience it before it got too cold! From Spotted Bass to Striper, Hybrids to White Bass, its chaos on the water!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear the guys were using throughout the day. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.


TOPWATER...

•Megabass Giant Dog X: https://bit.ly/2yU84eE

Color: Wagin Hasu 2


•Evergreen Shower Blows 105: https://bit.ly/2zIkqUH

Color: Full Metal


•River2Sea Whopper Plopper 90: https://bit.ly/2bsPbQV

Color: Bone


TOPWATER HOOK UPGRADE...

Treble– Hayabusa TBL930 : https://bit.ly/3qBuXkB

Sizes: 2,4,6


Split Ring– Owner Hyperwire Split Ring: https://bit.ly/2v8ArBX

Sizes: 2 and 3


Treble Sizes By Bait...

Megabass - Size 2

Shower Blows - Size 6

Whopper Plopper 90 - Size 4


KARASHI...

•Megabass Karashi: https://bit.ly/3LwMGS7

Color: Kasumi Ito KS


THE CRANKBAITS...

•River2Sea Tactical DD 75 Crankbait: https://bit.ly/37dclbX

Color: Clear Water Minnow


•Jackall TN 70 Lipless: https://bit.ly/2lqAwjh

Color: SG Threadfin


FINESSE SWIMBAIT...

•Keitech 2.8" Fat Swing Impact: https://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Color: Electric Shad


•Dirty Jigs Guppy Head: https://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

Size: 1/8 oz, 1/0 Hook


TOPWATER COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis GLX 843C MBR: https://bit.ly/2gqziwT

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

Line– Sufix 131 Braid (30 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF

Leader– Maxima Ultragreen (15 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae97J9


BFS COMBO...

Rod– Cashion Icon 7' Light: https://bit.ly/3mLIIes

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

Line– 6 lb Daiwa Hidden Fluoro: https://bit.ly/3ILKXH0


KEITECH COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 7'2" Med Light: https://bit.ly/2osaj3q

Reel– Shimano Sustain FJ 2500: https://bit.ly/3BQLlNP

Line– Sunline SX1 Braid (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2tn8EzQ

Leader– Sunline Super FC (7 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju


TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

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

Neko Rig Fishing: Everything You Need To Know To Catch Bass!

The Neko Rig is a very adaptable technique! We love to power fish in the Fall but this finesse presentations is always on deck! The Neko rig can be fished shallow, deep, or around cover. Its simple to rig, easy to fish, and bass love it! Here's what you need to know about this overlooked technique.

The key to the Neko presentation is the rigging. Once you've got that part dialed, the rest is very simple. Its naturally a very adaptable presentation but with a few simple modifications it becomes even more universal! Today we're covering how we set up the rig, our favorite baits for the presentation, and a few tricks we use to get more bites.

Below you'll find links to all the gear discussed in the video. We've included our favorite colors, sizes, and hooks for each. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item .


SIMPLE NEKO RIGGING COMPONENTS...

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

Color: Electric Shad, Natural Shad

Weight– Swagger Tackle Pagoda: http://bit.ly/2iGNSFW

Size: 3/32 oz

Rings– VMC Crossover Ring: https://bit.ly/3w0NYdz

Size: 7

Hook– Owner Sniper Finesse Weedless: https://bit.ly/2zXirRH

Size: 1


CROSSOVER PLIERS...

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

•VMC Crossover Rings: https://bit.ly/3w0NYdz


UNIQUE SOFT PLASTICS...

•Damiki Stinger Worm 6": https://bit.ly/3QQrRDv

Colors: Green pumpkin Black


•Missile Baits Quiver Worm: https://bit.ly/2xehVgx

Color: Hillbilly Magic


•Damiki 3" Armor Shad: https://bit.ly/2VQ7g6o

Color: American Shad, RB Blue Pearl


TERMINAL BOX...

•Spro Terminal Box: https://bit.ly/3L9Y03F


TUNGSTEN NAIL WEIGHTS...

•Reins Tungsten Nail: https://bit.ly/3Qvfv3Z

•Swagger Tackle Pagoda: http://bit.ly/2iGNSFW


TIM'S NEKO COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis NRX+ 852S JWR: https://bit.ly/2dX9zjv

Reel– Shimano Exsence A 3000: https://bit.ly/2iMtscV

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

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


NEKO RIG BFS COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 6'8" Light: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel– Shimano Curado BFS (XG): https://bit.ly/2QGRVF2

Line– Sunline Super FC (6 lb): http://bit.ly/2p7fxju


BUDGET NEKO RIG COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Bass X 7'1" Medium: https://bit.ly/3xi0ren

Reel– Shimano Miravel 3000: https://bit.ly/3QZnwL5

Line– Sunline Super FC 7 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju


TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

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