How To Find Bass In A Shallow Lake! ( Breaking Down A New Lake )

Come along as we explore a new lake! As Tim drops the trolling motor in a lake with no map, he immediately realizes he's faced with giant shallow flats and endless grass. How will he break it down? Where will he start? Come along as he puts the pieces together and catches a nice limit on a new lake!

Tim's first move in a new lake was to target visible cover. If this had worked, his day would have been easy. Unfortunately, bass weren't on visible cover (this is common). Once he realized the bass were in the grass he started to grind, looking for grass edges, pockets, and openings. Anything "different" from the expansive grass as key to his bites.

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

GLIDE BAIT...

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

Color: Party Crasher

UNDERSPIN...

•Xzone 4.75" Swammer: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Color: Green Pumpkin Blue Flake

•Owner Flashy Swimmer: https://bit.ly/2e8O4Y7

Size: 5/0 with 1/4 oz

POWER SHOT...

Worm– MissileBaits 6" Magic Worm: https://bit.ly/3T7dHgB

Color: PB&J

Hook– Owner Cover Shot HD: https://bit.ly/36Gunbf

Size: 2/0

Weight– Swagger Tungsten Vader Dropshot: https://bit.ly/3LeDf7Z

Size: 3/8 oz

S–WAVER COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 7'6" Medium heavy: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel– Shimano Tranx 200 (HG): https://bit.ly/2Tv0yCy

Line– Sufix 832 (65 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Sufix Advance (20 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

POWER SHOT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 6'10" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

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

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

Leader– Seaguar InvizX (15 lb): https://bit.ly/2oVsG2Y

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

Mini Underspins + Other Early Spring Tricks For Big Bass!

Get ready for a 31+ lb limit of bass with a spinning rod! Come along for an awesome day on the water! Matt is searching for prespawn bass that are moving into the shallows but what he finds is staging fish that are ready to eat! This is an action packed day full of big fish on light tackle!

Typically when we catch 30+ lbs we do it with a swimbait. Today all but 2 of the fish were caught on spinning rods with a mini underspin and a mid strolling bait. These fish were fired up and ready to feed but it took 3 hours for Matt to figure it out. Reading the conditions and being willing to adapt are critical elements of success on the water!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear Matt used throughout the day. We've included the exact colors and sizes for the baits, along with the exact rod and reel combos. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

MID STROLLING BAIT...

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

Size: 1/4 oz, 3/0 Hook

•Hog Farmer 3.5 Spunk Shad: https://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Color: Electric Shad

UNDERSPIN SWIMBAIT...

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

Size: 1/4 oz

•Xzone 3.5" Swammer: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl

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

Color: Electric Shad

UMBRELLA RIG...

Rig– Hog Farmer Tactical Mini Flex: https://bit.ly/3uwY6Md

Heads– Dirty Jigs Matt Allen Swimbait: https://bit.ly/29RrTYN

Size: 1/8 oz

Baits– Xzone 4" Swammer: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl

Dummy Baits– Keitech 4" Easy Shiner: https://bit.ly/2bxJK6H

Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl

STROLLING COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 6'8" Medium: https://bit.ly/2osaj3q

Reel– Shimano Ultegra 2500: https://bit.ly/2nfApml

Line– Power Pro Braid (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader– Sunline Super FC (8 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

UNDERSPIN COMBO...

Rod– Daiwa Steez AGS 7'1" Medium: https://bit.ly/44wVwFk

Model: Utility Player

Reel– Daiwa Certate LT 2500: https://bit.ly/35Kclij

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (10 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

MINI FLEX RIG COMBO...

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

Reel– Shimano Bantam MGL A (HG): https://bit.ly/2H44yjG

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro (65 lb): https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Sunline Saltimate FC (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

Fishing A Frozen Lake!! Rain, Ice, And Bass Fishing!!

We found open water and the bass are biting!! Come along as the boys explore new spots after their main areas are frozen over. The ice cold water is causing them to adapt but it doesn't take long for them to find a pattern that works and start putting bass in the boat! These are the days we don't forget!

A recent cold snap has caused our home lake to freeze and it's been a struggle to even find a way to get the boats on the water. A little ice and snow won't stop us from chasing bass! We don't winterize our boats, and we don't put our gear away for the season. We adapt to changing conditions and figure out a way to keep catching fish! Come along for an awesome day as we explore the limits of bass fishing when it's cold!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear the guys were using. We've included the exact colors, sizes, as well as the rod and reel combos used. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of the items.

FINESSE SWIMBAITS...

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

Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl

•Keitech 3" Easy Shiner: https://bit.ly/2bxJK6H

Color: Electric Shad

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

Size: 1/8 oz, 1/0 Hook

MICRO A RIG...

Rig– HogFarmer Tactical Micro Flex (Bladed): https://bit.ly/3RY1wUK

Heads– Dirty Jigs Guppy: https://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

Size: 1/8 oz, 1/0 hook

Baits– Damiki 3" Armor Shad: https://bit.ly/2KtPDAT

Colors: American Shad, PB Silver

MINI A RIG...

Rig– Hog Farmer Tactical Mini Flex (Bladed): https://bit.ly/3uwY6Md

Heads– Dirty Jigs Matt Allen Swimbait Head: https://bit.ly/29RrTYN

Size: 1/8 oz

Baits– Keitech 5" Easy Shiner: https://bit.ly/2bxJK6H

Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl

FINESSE SWIMBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 6'10" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/2osaj3q

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

Line– Power Pro Braid (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader– Sunline Super FC (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

MICRO RIG COMBO...

Rod– Daiwa Steez AGS 7'3" Medium Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/3RhFit1

Reel– Daiwa Steez ST TWS: https://bit.ly/2hNLdb2

Line– Seaguar InvizX 12 lb Fluoro: https://bit.ly/2oVsG2Y

MINI RIG COMBO...

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

Reel– Shimano Metanium MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

Line– Sufix 131 (50 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF

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

RAIN GEAR...

•Aftco Barricade Rain Jacket: https://bit.ly/3eiR0mb

•Aftco Barricade Rain Bibs: https://bit.ly/3swFjRi

•Aftco F2 Midlayer Pants: https://bit.ly/3tXLIbr

•Aftco Deck Boots: https://bit.ly/3OhVo7z

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

BUYER'S GUIDE: NED RIG FISHING ( Worms, Heads, and Finesse Fishing Gear

In today's Buyers Guide we're taking an in depth look at the "Ned Rig"! The Ned Rig has changed finesse fishing forever. This finesse technique catches fish throughout the country, regardless of conditions or lake type. From shallow to deep, lake to river, the Ned Rig is a fish catcher that can't be ignored!

The Ned Rig has become a staple bass fishing category. It's caught the attention of all the major lure companies in the industry and now there are countless "ned baits" on the market. With dozens of new Ned products hitting the market each year, it's hard to see through the tentacles, paddle tails, and claws, to know which baits are worth your time.

Below you'll find links to our favorite baits, heads, and equipment. We've even included our favorite sizes and colors where applicable. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

PREVIOUS BUYER'S GUIDES...

•Casting Reel Buyer's Guide: https://youtu.be/EHi18PwH4mU

•Hard Swimbait Buyer's Guide: https://youtu.be/g314S4ZyT6g

•Bait Finesse Buyer's Guide: https://youtu.be/bEXFgo5YaRU

•Jerkbait Buyer's Guide: https://youtu.be/o8C9jW4Lxtk

•Chatterbait Buyer's Guide: https://youtu.be/tRz6bTRPpxM

•Jig Fishing Buyer's Guide: https://youtu.be/lESY9QQngqE

•Hover And Mid Strolling Guide: https://youtu.be/rwxsMZctqYo

STRAIGHT TAIL NED RIG BAITS...

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

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Canada Craw, Green Pumpkin Goby

•Zman SCENTED Finesse TRD: https://bit.ly/3RaJGMH

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Canada Craw, Green Pumpkin Goby

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

Colors: TW Black Blue Pumpkin, MMIII

•Yamamoto 3" Ned Floater: https://bit.ly/3BIjwL2

Colors: Electric Shad, Green Pump Watermelon Lam

NED BAITS WITH TAIL MOVEMENT...

•XZone Ned Zone: https://bit.ly/2mRiYhF

Colors: 309, Natural Goby, Violet Secret

•Duo Realis Wriggle ND Slim: https://bit.ly/3PQtGQq

Colors: BTM Dweller, Tube Worm

•Reins RND Fat Ned Worm: https://bit.ly/2m4Y26y

Colors: Smokey Madness #2, Margarita Mutilator

•Missile Baits Ned Bomb: http://bit.ly/2XCOGwd

Colors: Bluetonium Green Pump Core, Wtrmln Red Core

UNIQUE NED BAITS...

•Zman TRD Bugz: http://bit.ly/2oiavEE

Colors: Canada Craw, Mud Bug, Green Pumpkin

•Savage Gear Ned Salamander: https://bit.ly/3rSNi8g

Colors: Mojito, Green Pumpkin Purple Copper

•ZMan TRD Gobyz: https://bit.ly/3P35U1R

Colors: Goby Bryant, The Deal

NED RIG HEADS...

•ZMan Ned Lockz HD: http://bit.ly/2kIgRYK

Size: 1/10 oz

•BKK Silent Chaser Draggin Ned: https://bit.ly/3ZvTJ2g

Size: 1/16 - 1/8 oz with #1

•ZMan Ned Lockz EWG: https://bit.ly/3OWdp9W

Size: 1/10 oz

HIGH END NED COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis NRX+ 821S NRR: https://bit.ly/2RB0oJP

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

Line– Sunline SX1 10 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2tn8EzQ

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

BANG FOR THE BUCK NED COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 6'10" ML: https://bit.ly/2osaj3q

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

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Sunline Super FC (6 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BUDGET NED COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Bass X 6'10" ML: https://bit.ly/3xi0ren

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

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Sunline Super FC (6 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