Shaky Head Worms For BIG Bass!! Post Spawn Bass Fishing Madness!

Come along for an awesome day of bass fishing on the Kissimmee Chain in Florida! We're targeting post spawn bass with plastic worms and its one of those special days where all the fish are biting! Shaky heads, senkos, speed worms, paddle tail worms, and chatterbaits are all getting the right bites! 

Florida can be intimidating if you've never spent time there. Endless water, all of it looks good but only a few places hold the majority of the fish. Thankfully the post spawn instantly levels the playing field just like it does in every other part of the country. Bass begin pulling to outside structure and isolated cover. You no longer worry about the endless maze in the shallows, instead you target the outer grass edges and breaks looking for a BIG bite. 

Today we caught fish on a variety of baits. We got a few reaction bites but the majority came on soft plastics. Below you'll find links to all the different baits these fish fell for, including the exact colors, and rigging. All of the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 


The Worm That Caught The Big One...  

Bait- Netbait T-Mac (Junebug): http://bit.ly/2jndwj9

Hook- Canterbury Shaky Head 1/8 oz Black: http://bit.ly/2aFOs0V


Other Shaky Head Worms... 

-Zoom Trick Worm (Junebug): http://bit.ly/2aWkG7E

-Big Bite Squirrel Tail (Junebug): https://bit.ly/3c7I9Ui


Texas Rig Worms... 

-Zoom Magnum Ultravibe Speed Worm: https://bit.ly/3b4uk80

Colors: June Bug, Red Bug

-Big Bite Baits Tour Swim Worm 7.5": https://bit.ly/3ut2QR1

Color: Purpletoma

-Gambler Fat Ace 6": http://bit.ly/2aJq2AO

Color: Black Blue Blue Tail

-Yamamoto 6" Senko: http://bit.ly/2axAmNS

Color: Black Blue Flake Blue Tip


Texas Rig Components... 

Hook- Owner Jungle Wide Gap 4/0: http://bit.ly/2sBsR1Z

Weight- Swagger Tungsten Vader 3/8 oz: http://bit.ly/2NjDYtV

Peg- VMC Sinker Stops: https://bit.ly/38XLQd4


Matt's Chatterbait...

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

Color: Brett's Bluegill

Trailer- Hog Farmer Spunk Shad 5.5: http://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Color: Natural Gill


Cobi's Chatterbait... 

Bait- Evergreen JackHammer 3/8 oz: http://bit.ly/2popvj6

Color: Black Blue

Trailer- Zoom Z Craw: http://bit.ly/2vW7Jo5

Color: Black Sapphire


Cobi's Swim Jig... 

Jig- Dirty Jigs Swim Jig 3/8 oz: http://bit.ly/2dIVUMd

Color: Crappie

Trailer- Gambler Little EZ: https://bit.ly/3jmeYgM

Color: White Lightning


Matt's Shaky Head Combo... 

Rod- St. Croix Legend X 7'1" Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2r3Wskp

Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL (XG): http://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

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

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


Matt's Texas Rig Combo... 

Rod- Shimano Zodias 7'5" heavy: https://bit.ly/3aeQbYW

Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL (XG): http://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

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

Leader- 20 lb Maxima Ultragreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9


Budget Shaky Head Combo... 

Rod- Shimano SLX 7'2" Medium: http://bit.ly/2L3wppO

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

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


Budget Texas-Rig Combo... 

Rod- St. Croix Bass X 7'4" Heavy: http://bit.ly/2r0xWAs

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

Line- Sunline Fluorocarbon 20 lb: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm


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Gear Review! Shimano Curado BFS, Megabass P5, Creature Baits, Swimbaits, And Finesse!

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 late Spring and early Summer bass fishing! We kick the reviews off with a look at the brand new Shimano Curado BFS casting reel, then follow it up with the Megabass P5 Baby Plugging rod. From there we jump into baits that range from a 2” tube to a 10” swimbait, with a lot of stops in between. 

While the Northern guys are coming strong into the prespawn, the Southern anglers are pushing more toward Summer patterns. We’ve taken this into consideration and found items that help both groups be more successful. For the Northern guys we’re reviewing the Curado BFS, The P5 Baby Plugging, Tubes, and small swimbaits. For the South guys we’re looking at creatures for the wobble head, as well as some great swimbait options.

Below you’ll find links to all the gear reviewed in the video. We’ve included favorite sizes and colors where applicable, as well as favorite methods for rigging. The links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

BFS Gear...

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

Rod #1- Shimano Zodias 7'2" ML: https://bit.ly/3aeQbYW

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

Megabass Rod... 

Rod- Megabass P5 Spinning Rod: https://bit.ly/31Pt839

Preferred Reel- Shimano Vanford 1000: https://bit.ly/2PDlKlB


Wobble Heads... 

Bait- XZone Adrenaline Craw: https://bit.ly/3ebTO5h

Favorite Colors: Junebug, Green Pumpkin Black

Head- Dirty Jigs Pivot Point: http://bit.ly/2jOY1Ns

Size: 1/2 oz 4/0 hook

Bait Alternative- Zoom Z Craw: http://bit.ly/2vW7Jo5


Tubes... 

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

Colors: Juvenile Goby, Ten Point, Dark Melon Copper

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

Sizes: 1/0 for 2.5" and 2/0 for 4" Tube


Small Swimbaits... 

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

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

Head- TacticalBassin Finesse Swimbait 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2Pqrq3n

Underspin- VMC Spin Jig 1/4 oz: https://bit.ly/3381fEf


Weedless Swimbait... 

Bait- JSJ Hitch 6 Swimbait: https://bit.ly/3vxPgw3

Colors: Chartreuse Shad, Ghost Minnow, Light Hitch

Hook- Owner Beast 8/0: http://bit.ly/2ancP66


Savage Gear Swimbait... 

6" Pulse Tail Swimbait: https://bit.ly/2Ib674q

8" Pulse Tail Swimbait: https://bit.ly/33GROg1

10" Pulse Tail Swimbait: https://bit.ly/3lsKP0t

Favorite Colors: Dirty Silver, Ghost Trout


Braided Line... 

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

-Sufix 131 Braided Line: https://bit.ly/314VoyF


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Bass Boats Can't Go Here! Lake Chickamauga Kayak Bass Fishing!

We're sneaking around the backwaters today to avoid boat traffic. With hundreds of boats on the water and fishing pressure at an all time high, its time to jump in the kayak. Why a kayak in such a big lake? We're able to get into all the places the boats can't go! Come along as Matt catches fish in backwater coves and pockets. 

Today is all about finesse. Matt started off with a tiny underspin, a senko, and a shaky head, then added a dropshot to the mix as conditions dictated. There were a few prespawn fish around but the majority of these bass were spawning. Since he was using finesse tackle, Matt added some new rods into the mix as well. He tried out a new Halo KSII Elite, a Savage Gear Black Ops, and the new Ultegra spinning reel and had great success with all of them. 

While we love fishing out of the bass boats and using all the modern electronic advantages, there is something very rewarding about getting on the water in a small craft, no electronics, and just going fishing. If you haven't given kayak fishing a try, you really should. Below you'll find links to all the gear, the baits, and the equipment Matt used today. We've included the exact models and specific colors Matt was using as well. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item, except for the kayak link which goes directly to the manufacturer. 


Underspin... 

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

Bait- Keitech Fat 2.8" (Electric Shad): http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v


Senko... 

Bait- Yamamoto Senko 5" (Green Pumpkin): http://bit.ly/2axAmNS

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


Shaky Head... 

Hook- Dirty Jigs Canterbury 1/8 oz: http://bit.ly/2aFOs0V

Bait #1- Strike King Fat Baby Finesse: http://bit.ly/2aKei5y

Color: Green Pumpkin Sapphire

Bait #2- Reaction Innovations Smallie Beaver: http://bit.ly/2dR6CkP

Colors: Green Pumpkin, White Trash


Dropshot... 

Hook- Owner Mosquito Light 1/0: http://bit.ly/2zQVKx3

Weight- Swagger Tungsten TearDrop 1/8: http://bit.ly/2V2B63h

Bait- Big Bite Smallie Smasher (Chart/White): http://bit.ly/2ZpCOCY


Kayak... 

-Old Town Sportsman Autopilot 136: https://bit.ly/3h9ngaS


Dropshot/Keitech Combo... 

Rod- Halo KS II Elite 6'10" Medium: https://bit.ly/32Rp9nh

Reel- Shimano Ultegra 3000: https://bit.ly/2PeNvUH

Line- Sufix 131 Braid (10 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF

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


Shaky Head Combo... 

Rod- Shimano Zodias 7'2" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/3aeQbYW

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

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


Senko Combo... 

Rod- Savage Gear Black Ops 7'1" Medium: https://bit.ly/3aLTsAh

Reel- Shimano Ultegra 3000: https://bit.ly/2PeNvUH

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro Braided 20 lb: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

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


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Jerkbait and Fluke Fishing Tricks For Spring Bass Fishing!

Flukes and Jerkbaits can be amazing lures for bass in the spring. In both the prespawn and post spawn, bass congregate and feed in schools. These baits do an amazing job of "triggering" a feed response in these fish. If you learn how to use both baits to complement each other, you can trigger larger bass into feeding in almost every situation you'll face during Spring. 

Jerkbaits are an amazing lure in Spring. The way bass attack these baits at full speed is incredible! Their only fault is they can't be fished in heavy cover or ultra shallow water. That's where the fluke comes in to play. Once you learn to modify your fluke rigging for different situations, these baits can be used in tandem to adjust to changing conditions throughout the day, or across the seasons.

If you haven't been using these baits to their fullest, its time to give it a try. Below you'll find links to all the baits discussed in the video, including favorite colors for each. We've also included links to the exact rod and reel combos Matt relies on for success. All of the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 


Full Size Jerkbaits... 

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

Colors: HL Hasu, HL Silver Shad

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

Colors: GP Pro Blue, M Shad, GP Skeleton Tennessee

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

Colors: GP Pro Blue, Tennessee Shad, M Shad


Smaller Jerkbaits...  

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

Colors: GP Pro Blue, Tennessee Shad

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

Colors: GP Pro Blue, Tennessee Shad


Soft Jerkbait... 

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

Colors: Albino, Smokin Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl


Soft Jerkbait Rigging... 

Nose Hook- Gamakatsu Finesse Wide Gap (1/0): http://bit.ly/2aKGmHM

Nose Ring- Owner CPS Spring (Medium): http://bit.ly/2b2YgDf

Texas Rig- Gamakatsu Superline EWG (4/0): http://bit.ly/2ac92XG


Matt's Favorite Jerkbait Combo... 

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

Reel- Shimano Aldebaran MGL 50 HG: http://bit.ly/2uQ4oH8

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


Matt's Nose-Hook Fluke Combo... 

Rod- Megabass P5 WindBuster: https://bit.ly/31Pt839

Reel- Shimano Twin Power FD 3000: https://bit.ly/3df3hX5

Line- Sufix 131 Braid 10 lb: https://bit.ly/314VoyF

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


Texas-Rig Fluke Combo... 

Rod- Shimano Zodias 7'2" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/3aeQbYW

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

Line- 50 lb Power Pro Maxcuatro: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

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


Budget Jerkbait Combo... 

Rod- Shimano SLX 6'10" Medium: http://bit.ly/2L3wppO

Reel- Shimano SLX: http://bit.ly/2NfdOnk

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


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