You Need to Fish GIANT Swimbaits, Here's Why

Forget catching swimbait fish and forget trying to get a monster bite, there is a trick to GIANT swimbaits that you NEED to add to your arsenal! It doesn't matter if your lake only has 2 pounders, this tip will still work for you!

The key to swimbait fishing for bass with giant swimbaits is understanding big bass behavior. We aren't trying to catch bass on swimbaits with this method, we're just trying to attract them, playing on their natural curiosity. Once you've drawn them out of the cover you can easily approach them with traditional baits later in the day. 

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Put this method to work the next time you're on a new lake and you'll be amazed how many giant bass you see. You don't need every swimbait made for bass, just buy one 12" swimbait and you'll get the results you're looking for.

Gear We Recommend...

Megabass MagDraft 10": http://bit.ly/2mc8bfK
Gan Craft 303 Glide Bait: http://bit.ly/2l3bxgM
12" Osprey Talon Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2laKeWD

Matt's Preferred Swimbait Setup for MONSTER Baits...

Rod- Dobyns 908: http://bit.ly/2aivwYX
Reel- Calcutta Conquest 300: http://bit.ly/2kheVEq
Line- 80 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2ae93Ji
Leader- 30 lb Mono: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Full Seminar: How To Catch BIGGER Bass | 2017 ISE Show

Matt Allen explains how to catch the biggest fish in the lake. From swimbaits, to jigs, to reaction baits, he teaches you the techniques and tricks to fool the biggest bass in your lake. 

Trophy bass are difficult to catch. They've learned to avoid fishermen and lures but there are still ways to trigger their reactive nature. Matt explains how to use specific lures and a few key techniques to fool those big bass into biting. 

Baits In Order Of Appearance:

Hinkle Shad Swimbait: Custom Made
Dirty Jigs 1/2 Oz Pitchin' Jig: http://bit.ly/2amL3of
Reaction Innovations Sweet Beaver Jig Trailer: http://bit.ly/29W3RZW
LV-500 Lipless Crankbait: http://bit.ly/2aAUUbd
Pointer 100 Jerkbait: http://bit.ly/2aIctCx
Huddleston 10" or 8" Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2azFTon
Osprey 7" Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2bqsLS0
S-Waver 200 and 168 Glidebait: http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh
Mattlures Bluegill Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2aAuAz5

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

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California Swim Jig: http://bit.ly/2auXfmx
Underspin: http://bit.ly/29UVegz
Keitech Fat Swing Impact Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v
Revenge Heavy Duty Spinnerbait: http://bit.ly/2b7GBrs

Best replacement hooks for swimbaits: http://bit.ly/2cVg7xW
Best Scale to Weigh you trophy fish: http://bit.ly/2f7QgQ9

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One of the keys to consistent success is to match the hatch. Learn what the fish in your lake like to eat. If they eat shad, kokanee, trout, bluegill, crappie, or other baitfish you can choose the baits that will best trigger those bass into feeding. 

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Matt also explains how to fire up a school of fish and creating a feeding mentality. Using this method you can use the behavior of small fish to trigger giant fish into feeding aggressively, even when they don't want to bite!

Depending on the food the bass are eating Matt explains how to target them by fishing swimbaits and glidebaits, jig fishing, or switching to reactive baits like the swimbait, underspin, or jerkbait. The last method we recommend using to catch trophy bass is night fishing. We break down how to catch those night fish with swimbaits, swim jigs, or jigs (jig and pig). 

If you use these tips and tricks to catch bigger bass, you're going to have an amazing year on the water! Trophy bass fishing doesn't have to be a mystery. These are the exact baits and methods we use to catch bigger fish and you can use them too!

Cold Muddy Water: 5 Baits That Still Work!

Muddy Water Bass Fishing can be a real challenge! Many of our lakes are full or flooding but Bass still need to eat. Fish these 5 baits with confidence and you'll begin catching fish again!

Bass will be in all stages as the water rises but focus on the bass that are moving up in the shallow water and flooded cover for your best chance at success. These fish will be actively feeding in cover and incoming water throughout the lake. Using our 2-pronged approach of agressive fast moving baits followed by a methodical approach to maximize your time on the water. 

Baits Shown In This Video...

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1/2 oz Chatterbait: http://bit.ly/2b9oqRs
1/2 oz Bling Spinnerbait: http://bit.ly/2diSwqq
Keitech Swimbait (Size 4.3) as a Trailer: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v
1/2 Oz. Pitchin' Jig (Black/blue or Black/Blue/Purple): http://bit.ly/2amL3of
Sweat Beaver Jig Trailer (Black/Blue): http://bit.ly/29W3RZW
Jig Rattles: http://bit.ly/2kIQ0dH
1/2 Oz. Tungsten Weight: http://bit.ly/2a2XTZ3
Rattle Bead: http://bit.ly/2iOiqSD
5/0 EWG Superline Hook: http://bit.ly/2ac92XG
Zoom Brush Hog (Black/Blue or Junebug): http://bit.ly/2bnpCRx
California Swim Jig: http://bit.ly/2auXfmx

Fishing muddy water is second nature to many anglers but if you're a Western fisherman these recent storms have completely changed the way you fish. Don't be afraid of the rising muddy water as our lakes hit flood stage. The bass are adapting to their new home and will continue to feed. 

On The Water: Cold Front Jerkbait Fishing

High water and cold weather won't stop these bass from crushing the jerkbait! With water temps at 43 degrees most anglers don't believe bass will feed aggressively but when bass school together they're susceptible to triggered feeding in even the coldest of water. 

Tim and Matt explain the cadence and technique to fool cold water fish into eating a jerkbait. They used two baits to catch their fish and constantly rotated colors to keep the school biting for as long as possible. They aren't the biggest fish but they prove the effectiveness of the method. 

Gear Shown in this video...

Pointer 78 DD: http://bit.ly/2e0sQj7
Staysee 90: http://bit.ly/2dBzMmz

Gamakatsu Aaron Martens Nano Finesse Hook: http://bit.ly/2dWWAut

Preferred Jerkbait Rods...

High End Casting Setup...
Rod- Megabass Jerkbait Special: http://bit.ly/2hPX7n2
Reel- Shimano Aldebaran Reel: http://bit.ly/2fdX1Uy
Line- 20 lb Sufix 832: http://bit.ly/2ae93Ji
Leader- 10 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2aiu0Wu

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Mid Range Casting Setup...
Rod- Loomis IMX Jerkbait: http://bit.ly/2bp9tOj
Reel- Curado 70: http://bit.ly/2apmDJt
Line- 20 lb Sufix 832 Braid: http://bit.ly/2ae93Ji
Leader- 10 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2aiu0Wu

Mid Range Spinning Setup...
Rod- Dobyns 702 Champion: http://bit.ly/2j7EBXD
Reel- Shimano Nasci 2500: http://bit.ly/2g278cC
Line- 10 lb Sufix 832: http://bit.ly/2ae93Ji
Leader- 8 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2aiu0Wu

Winter Jerkbait fishing (also known as Winter Ripbait fishing if you live out West) can be amazing! Jerkbaits are one of the only reaction baits that work in virtually any water temperature.