How To Locate Winter Bass + Fishing FAIL!

Winter fishing... where do you even start?!? These simple steps will help you locate fish and quickly find productive water. There is nothing worse than fishing and fishing without knowing if you're even around fish. We've got your covered! 

Bass will position in different locations and depths based on water temperature and weather. Most bass spend the Winter in deep water to insulate themselves from the cold surface temperatures. There are two circumstances that will draw fish out of the depths. Those circumstances rising water and warm afternoon sun. 

In this video we'll explain how the fish move, why they move, and what baits you can use to efficiently locate and catch Winter bass. 

The Baits that caught fish in this video...
7/16 Finesse Jig (Green Pumpkin Craw): http://bit.ly/2eJinXo
Yamamoto 5" Double Tail Grub (Green Pump/Blk Flake): http://bit.ly/2db9w1p

Owner Shakey UltraHead (3/16 oz): http://bit.ly/2iofJdg
Roboworm 6" Fat (Watermelon Magic): http://bit.ly/2awYSxM

Finesse Football Jig 5/8 oz (Go To): http://bit.ly/2d2apsm
Yamamoto 5" Double Tail Grub (Grn Pump prpl): http://bit.ly/2db9w1p

R2S Bling Spinnerbait 1/2 oz (I know it): http://bit.ly/2diSwqq
Keitech Fat Swing Impact 4.8 (Pro Blue): http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Jack Hammer Chatterbait (Green Shad): http://bit.ly/2popvj6
Keitech Fat Swing Impact 4.3 (French Pearl): http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Huddleston Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2nztmdj

Rod/Reel Combos that work great for these presentations...

Finesse Jig/Spinnerbait/Shakey Head Setup...
Rod- G Loomis GLX 853C JWR: http://bit.ly/2gqziwT
Reel- Shimano Aldebaran 50: http://bit.ly/2fdX1Uy
Line- 20 lb Sufix 832: http://bit.ly/2ae93Ji
Leader- 12 lb Sunline Assassin: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

Budget friendly Option for Jig/Spinnerbait/Shakeyhead...
Rod- Shimano Curado 7'2" Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2gUWTft
Reel- Shimano Casitas 150: http://bit.ly/2geKxsp
Braid- 30 lb MaxCuatro: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- 12 lb Maxima Ultragreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Big Swimbait Combo...
Dobyns Champion 807: http://bit.ly/2aivwYX
Calcutta 400B: http://bit.ly/2b6NX0d
Line- 80 lb Sufix 832: http://bit.ly/2ae93Ji
Leader- 30 lb Maxima Ultragreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9
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The REAL Way To Fish The Bull Shad Swimbait! ( Ft. Mike Bucca )

We caught up with Mike Bucca, Owner of Bull Shad Swimbaits on Dale Hollow Lake in Tennessee to get a look out how he fishes his own swimbait. Mike doesn't buy into the "slower is better" swimbait mentality so get ready to have your eyes opened!

We talk a lot about "triggering" bass into biting and that is exactly what Mike is designing his baits to do. Whether you throw the Bull Shad or not this a swimbait retrieve that you should learn how to apply to your fishing. 

Mike's Baits...
Bull Shad Slow Sink: http://bit.ly/2eJ8gWM
Bull Shad Fast Sink: http://bit.ly/2lgVNJ9
Bull Herring: http://bit.ly/2lhxevg
Bull Gill: http://bit.ly/2f1ASHn
Bull Rat: http://bit.ly/2BnMr4r
Bull Shad Wakebait: http://bit.ly/2yceVRt

Mike's Rod/Reel choices for throwing his baits...
6"-8" Bait Rod- Dobyns 795: http://bit.ly/2bGvlVV
9" Bait Rod- Dobyns 867: http://bit.ly/2aivwYX
11" Bait Rod- Dobyns 908: http://bit.ly/2aivwYX

Mike fishes his baits on the Curado 300. This reel has since been replaced by the Tranx.

Shimano Tranx 300 Swimbait Reel: http://bit.ly/2kYsvRw

Mike's line of choice is mono. He uses 25 lb Trick Fish.

Trick Fish Camo Line- http://bit.ly/2lgPh4L

We prefer to use 80 lb braided line to 20-30 lb leader.

80 lb Power Pro MaxCuatro- http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

20-30 lb Maxima Ultragreen- http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

We store our Bullshads in these containers...
Plano 3700 Deep: http://bit.ly/2xjccls
Eye Surrender Bait Wrap: http://bit.ly/2idps7n
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Winter Bass Fishing Baits That Work!

Wondering how to catch bass this Winter? It can be tough but these techniques will make it a whole lot easier!

Tim gives a great run down of lures that work well in Winter in this quick video. Whether you're pond fishing, bank fishing, or trying to win a Bass Tournament, these tips will improve your catch rate during the cold Winter months. There are so many baits on the market its hard to know what to throw. This line up of baits are PROVEN fish catchers during the cold winter months. 

The Baits...
Huddleston 8" Trout: http://bit.ly/2azFTon
Keitech Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v
Owner Flashy Swimmer 5/0: http://bit.ly/2e8O4Y7
Blade Runner Underspin Head: http://bit.ly/29UVegz
Revenge Darthead for 2.8 Keitech: http://bit.ly/2cHMZbm

A-Rig Light Wire: http://bit.ly/2cq4pJQ
A-rig with Blades: http://bit.ly/2bgDGNu

Jerkbait- Jackall Rerange: http://bit.ly/2ge0qED
Jerkbait- Staysee 90: http://bit.ly/2dBzMmz
Jerkbait- megabass vision 110: http://bit.ly/2j31TKb

Football Jig: http://bit.ly/2d2apsm
Jig Trailer- Double Tail: http://bit.ly/2db9w1p
Jig Trailer- Beaver: http://bit.ly/29W3RZW
1/4 oz Ball Head: http://bit.ly/2dJAhec

Finesse Tube: http://bit.ly/2cJwI6r
Tube Head: http://bit.ly/2diyVXK

Bladerunner Spoon: http://bit.ly/2aKVLlG

Dropshot Worm: http://bit.ly/2awYSxM
Tim's Dropshot Hook: http://bit.ly/2zQVKx3
Matt's Dropshot Hook: http://bit.ly/2ahxJOr
Dropshot Weight: http://bit.ly/2oy7i24
5" Senko: http://bit.ly/2axAmNS

Here's one we missed...
SpyBait: http://bit.ly/2oeVG1m

If you're interested in a specific rod for one of these applications feel free to ask us in the comments and we'll give you a recommendation. Normally we include rods in the description but with so many different styles of baits, we just couldn't give recommendations for all of them.
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Here's what we wear...
Tacticalbassin Gear (Hats, Hoodies, Sunshirts): Email Tacticalbassinapparel@gmail.com for details. 

Sun Mask: http://bit.ly/2vgSsh4
Sun Shirt w/ Hood: http://bit.ly/2vgTOst
Light Fishing Pants: http://bit.ly/2foDx10
Horizon Sweater (Water resistant, great for layering): http://bit.ly/2gTC1oB
Anhydrous Rain Jacket: http://bit.ly/2uIWf5V
Anhydrous Rain Bib: http://bit.ly/2xxLDbW
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Equipment We Recommend...

Favorite Pliers: http://bit.ly/2tfxFvw
Favorite Split Ring Pliers: http://bit.ly/2fT4Qw0
Favorite Wire Cutters: http://bit.ly/2soB34k
Favorite life jacket: http://bit.ly/2odXXIP
Favorite sunglasses: http://bit.ly/2glE3eN
Hero5 Camera: http://bit.ly/2iwZqqU
ElectroSamson Scale: http://bit.ly/2f7QgQ9
Promar Net: http://bit.ly/2dh9xQP

Buyer's Guide: Which Swimbaits Catch Fish?

Interested in throwing swimbaits? Need insights into which baits actually work and are worth the money? This buyer's guide is designed to take the guess work out of swimbaits and swimbait gear. 

Swimbaits can be a serious investment but purchasing during the sales helps. Its no accident this video lands on Cyber Monday. Below is a break down of the baits and gear that we recommend for effectively fishing swimbaits anywhere in the Country. 

The Baits...
Slide Swimmer 250: http://bit.ly/2AfXQnF
Gan Craft 303: http://bit.ly/2l3bxgM
Gan Craft 230: http://bit.ly/2fLjSnm
Gan Craft 178: http://bit.ly/2d5l48K
DRT Klash: http://bit.ly/2yH3Bdq
Bull Shad Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2eJ8gWM
S-Waver 200 and 178: http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh
Huddleston Deluxe 10" Trout: http://bit.ly/2nztmdj
Huddleston Deluxe 8" Trout: http://bit.ly/2azFTon
Huddleston Deluxe 68 Special: http://bit.ly/2dj5apG
Keitech Fat Swing Impact 6.8 and 7.8: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v
JSJ Hitch 6: http://bit.ly/2amLhMc
Smith Baits Jig and Swim: http://bit.ly/2bfxaKV
Osprey Tournament Talon 6" and 7": http://bit.ly/2bqsLS0
MS Slammer 7" or 9": http://bit.ly/2aOlET2

Budget Swimbait Gear...
Rod- Dobyns Fury 806H or 795: http://bit.ly/2bGvlVV
(806 for larger baits, 795 for smaller baits)
Reel- Shimano Cardiff: http://bit.ly/2cvhtMO
Line- 65 lb Maxcuattro: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- 20-30 lb Maxima Ultragreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

BIG Swimbait Combo...
Rod-Dobyns 807, 867 and 908: http://bit.ly/2aivwYX
(807 for 8" Softbaits, 867 for glide baits, 908 for 10"+ Baits)
Reel- Tranx 300: http://bit.ly/2kYsvRw
Alternate Reel- Calcutta 400B: http://bit.ly/2b6NX0d
Line- 80 lb Sufix 832 Braid: http://bit.ly/2ae93Ji
Leader- 30 lb Maxima Ultragreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

High-End Swimbait Combo...
Rod- Megabass Onager: http://bit.ly/2B7NyFj
Reel- Shimano Conquest 300: http://bit.ly/2kheVEq
Line- 80 lb Sufix 832 Braid: http://bit.ly/2ae93Ji
Leader- 30 lb Maxima Ultragreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Swimbait Storage...
Eye Surrender Bait Wraps: http://bit.ly/2idps7n
Bass Mafia Coffin Deep: http://bit.ly/2gGGxpa
Bass Mafia Casket Deep: http://bit.ly/2w4i4QJ
Plano Waterproof Deep: http://bit.ly/2xjccls

Swimbait Hooks for Paddletail Style Baits...
Weighted Beast Hooks (8/0 for 6.8 and 10/0 for 7.8): http://bit.ly/2ancP66
Matt Allen Swimbait Head 3/4 oz: http://bit.ly/29RrTYN

What colors should you fish? We try to keep our swimbait colors extremely simple. If you're in trout/Kokanee lakes any of the trout colors will work, blue or green backs are both fine. 
If you're in a baitfish lake we focus on the Charteuse Shad/Shad colors. The only exception is if you're on a bluegill fishery, the only color you need to throw is Bluegill. 

Swimbait Videos to help you throw these baits...
Huddleston Retrieves: https://youtu.be/dxbavCHWuII
Glide Bait Retrieves: https://youtu.be/chWKgWyUOUE
How To Rig Swimbaits: https://youtu.be/91EnJ0dGRXg

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Below is a list of standard equipment that we use in the making of all our videos as well as in our personal fishing. These are items that we have tried and tested over time and are confident in recommending to you. 

Clothing...
Horizon Sweater (Water resistant, great for layering): http://bit.ly/2gTC1oB
Anhydrous Rain Jacket: http://bit.ly/2uIWf5V
Anhydrous Rain Bib: http://bit.ly/2xxLDbW