Jerkbait Tricks For Early Fall Bass Fishing! (Beginner To Advanced)

It's jerkbait time! The early Fall transition has begun! Bass are focusing on baitfish again and jerkbaits are a great way to trigger bass to bite! If you've ever wanted to experience a wide open jerk bait bite like you've heard other anglers talk about, these are the tricks you need to know!

When it comes to jerkbaits, subtle differences are key. Each bait is unique, and understanding their differences will set you up for success on the water. That said, there are key baits that work more consistently than others, and those are what we're exploring today.

Below you'll find links to the baits and equipment Matt discussed in the video. We've included our best "Traditional" colors, as well as our best "Bold" colors for each bait. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

IF YOU COULD ONLY HAVE ONE...

•Megabass Vision 110: https://bit.ly/3tw8Cpz

Color: Mat Shad

FULL SIZE JERKBAITS...

•Megabass Vision 110: https://bit.ly/2j31TKb

Traditional: Mat Shad, Killer Kawaguchi,

Bold: Elegy Bone, Western Clown, Mat Skeleton Shad

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

Traditional: Mat Shad, GP Pro Blue

Bold: Elegy Bone, French Pearl, GP Skeleton Shad

•Shimano World Minnow: https://bit.ly/3Fwg9F6

Traditional: Ghost Ayu, Pink Smelt, S Hasu

Bold: Clown, Chart Silver, Chart Head

MID SIZE JERKBAITS...

•Shimano Zumverno 95 SP: https://bit.ly/3Gbzrmw

Traditional: Pink Smelt, ST Chiayu, S Hasu

Bold: ST Purple, Clown, OZ Shad

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

Traditional: GP Pro Blue, Kasumi Ito, Mat Shad

Bold: Elegy Bone, GLX Northern Secret, French Pearl

•Megabass X–Nanahan +2: https://bit.ly/48fHMSj

Traditional: GP Crystal Shad, Kasumi Ito

Bold: MG Vegetable, French Pearl

FINESSE JERKBAITS...

•Megabass X80 Jr BFS: https://bit.ly/3KFaLoz

Traditional: GP Invisible Wakasagi, ITO Tennessee Shad

Bold: Elegy Bone, Hachiro Reaction

•Duo Realis Rozante 57MR: https://bit.ly/3YurtNa

Traditional: Ghost Minnow, Ghost Wakasagi

Bold: Chart Gill Halo

MEGABASS VISION 110 HOOK UPGRADES...

Split Ring Replacement– Owner Hyperwire Black (Size 2): http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX

110 Replacement Hook– Gamakatsu Finesse Nano Treble (Size 5): http://bit.ly/2dWWAut

110 Junior Replacement Hook– Gamakatsu 1X Black (Size 8): https://bit.ly/3oSXVXp

SHIMANO JERKBAIT HOOK UPGRADES...

World Minnow– Hayabusa TBL930 NRB (Size 5): https://bit.ly/3qBuXkB

Zumverno 95 SP – Hayabusa TBL930 Black (Size 8): https://bit.ly/3qBuXkB

Split Ring Replacement– Owner Hyperwire Black (Size 2): http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX

MATT'S ALL AROUND JERKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 6'10" medium: https://bit.ly/32IrXqE

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

Line– Sunline Super FC 10 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

MATT'S FINESSE JERKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Megabass P5 OneTen Stick: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

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

Line– Seaguar InvizX (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2oVsG2Y

BFS JERKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Cashion Icon 6'10" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/3mLIIes

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

Line– Daiwa Hidden FC (7 lb): https://bit.ly/3ILKXH0

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

Fuzzy Dice Fishing! Is This Trend Real? What You Need To Know!

Bass fishing is constantly trending, but not all trends are worth your time! We've been following closely the last few years to the Fuzzy Dice trend developing in the United States. These unique Japanese baits that resemble dice, or Koosh balls, have gained a lot of traction the last couple years. So what's the deal? Are they worth it? And should you take the time to fish them?

If you haven't seen these baits yet they've been racking up tournament wins for a few years now and have recently caught the attention of main stream anglers. Depending on the brand you're looking at a cube or ball of plastic that is completely covered in soft tentacles. The final result is a "Koosh Ball" like appearance that seems out of place in the water. The key to this bait style comes when you impart action to the bait and all of the tentacles start moving on their own.

Below you'll find links to the more popular "Dice" baits on the market. We've also included links to the parts Tim uses to build his own, as well as his preferred spinning combos for fishing them. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

THE BAITS...

•OSP Dice Rubber (Max Salt): https://bit.ly/3AZT8Oe

Colors: Fred's Candy, Moebi, Suji Ebi

•OSP Dice Rubber (Non Salt): https://bit.ly/4e0DII9

Colors: Fred's Candy, Green Pumpkin Pepper, Smoke Lemon

•Reins Umbrella Wire: https://bit.ly/3zXx9ai

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Watermelon Seed

•Geecrack Imo Kemushi Worm: https://bit.ly/4eGrJ2H

Colors: Tagame, Green Pumpkin Blue Flake

RIGGING COMPONENTS...

•Owner CPS Spring: https://bit.ly/2b2YgDf

Size: Small

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

Size: 1/32 oz

•BKK DSS Dropshot Hook: https://bit.ly/41YruKp

Size: 2

Nail Weight

“BUILD YOUR OWN” COMPONENTS...

•Decoy Rubber Threader: https://bit.ly/4ep34PK

•Dirty Jigs Replacement Skirts: https://bit.ly/3Xu0BwC

Colors: The Go To, Dirty Chartreuse, Magic Craw Swirl

•Xzone True Center Stick Bait: https://bit.ly/3ZqdUAJ

Colors: Green Pumpkin Black, Green Pumpkin Purple

TIM'S FUZZY DICE COMBO...

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

Reel– Shimano Vanford FA 2500: https://bit.ly/3WAPNO1

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

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (6 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

BUDGET FUZZY DICE COMBO...

Rod– Cashion Element 7'1" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/47GAOVA

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

Line– 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

Free Rig Fishing For Bass! Tips And Tricks + Underwater Footage!!

Have you tried the "Free Rig" yet? This rig plays off the traditional Texas rig and will give your bait more freedom, allow for slower falls, and catches a ton of fish this time of year! If you haven't tried the Free Rig, this is the right time of year to experiment with it. It's a fish catcher and it's here to stay!

The Free Rig isn't new, but is continuing to gain popularity, especially as grass begins dying back in the Fall. This rig shines around hard cover and will produce long after bass have become leery of traditional presentations. The benefit of this rig is it allows your bait to fall very slowly, while still keeping great contact with the bottom.

Below you'll find links to Tim's favorite baits for free rigging, along with the gear he uses to fish them effectively. We've also included our favorite colors for each bait to help you get started. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

CREATURE BAITS...

•XZone Adrenaline Craw Jr (3.5"): https://bit.ly/3ebTO5h

Colors: Tilapia, Green Pumpkin Blk Flake

•Rapala Crush City Bronco Bug: https://bit.ly/4aUfkGv

Colors: Green Pumpkin Blue, Black Blue/Green Pumpkin

•OSP DoLive Beaver: https://bit.ly/3ECnepu

Colors: Green Pumpkin Pepper, Watermelon Pepper

SHAD PROFILES...

•Xzone Whiplash Shad: https://bit.ly/3IpMKQo

Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad, Baby Bass

•Zoom Super Fluke: https://bit.ly/2aqys0H

Colors: Electric Shad, Albino

•GeeCrack Bellows Shad: https://bit.ly/3E4zVdl

Colors: Electric Shad, AJ's Juice

GILL PROFILES...

•GeeCrack Bellow Gill: https://bit.ly/3PUJgbL

Colors: TW Zapata Gill, Green Pumpkin Blue

•Deps 3.8" Bull Flat: https://bit.ly/3Ey9Jr6

Colors: TW Black Blue Green Pumpkin, Watermelon Blue

BAIT FINESSE CREATURE...

•Xzone Stealth Finesse Creature: https://bit.ly/3M0BXOU

Colors: Green Pumpkin/Black Blue

RIGGING COMPONENTS...

Bait Finesse Hook– BKK Basilisk Hook: https://bit.ly/3ZRtt1M

Size: 1/0

Light Wire Hook– Hayabusa Round Bend: https://bit.ly/3Zbo8Ty

Sizes: 2/0 for small profiles, 4/0 for large

Medium Wire Hook– Hayabusa HD Round Bend: https://bit.ly/3EzvYwE

Sizes: 2/0 for small profiles, 4/0 for large

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

Size: 3/0

Heavy Weight– Reins Heavy Tungsten: https://bit.ly/47iSN4V

Size: 1/2 oz

Light Weight– Zappu Pinfree Shot Tungsten: https://bit.ly/48750Kw

Size: 1/8 - 1/4 oz

TIM'S FAVORITE COMBO...

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

Reel– Shimano Aldebaran MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2fdX1Uy

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

Leader– Sunline Super FC (12 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

TIM'S HEAVY COVER COMBO...

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

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

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (40 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (20 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

BAIT FINESSE COMBO...

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

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

Line– Daiwa Hidden FC (7 lb): https://bit.ly/3ILKXH0

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! It's all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here...

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

Soft Jerkbait Tricks You Need To Try!

The Fluke is one of the best bass fishing lures of all time! You can fish a soft jerkbait quickly as a topwater, twitch it as a jerkbait, slow fish it like a weightless worm, and even Carolina rig it! The soft jerkbait's ability to adapt puts it in a category of its own, and it deserves to be in every angler's arsenal!

Most anglers fish a soft jerkbait but few realize its true potential. With a simple hook adjustment this bait can become a topwater or a subsurface bait. It can be Texas rigged in heavy cover, nose hooked in clear water, or be "donkey rigged" and fished around schooling fish. Most anglers use the Fluke, but few know how to keep fishing biting with simple adjustments.

Below you'll find links to the all the baits discussed in the video. We've included our favorite sizes, colors, and rigging components for each. We've also included some of our favorite soft jerkbait combos for the different rigging methods. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

FULL SIZE SOFT JERKBAITS...

•Zoom Salty Super Fluke: https://bit.ly/2aqys0H

Colors: Albino, Tennessee Shad, Smokin Shad

•XZone Whiplash Shad: https://bit.ly/3IpMKQo

Colors: Electric Shad, Baby Bass, Pro Blue Red Pearl

•Yamamoto D Shad: https://bit.ly/3lG1b7T

Colors: Green Gizzard, Pro Blue, Tilapia

SMALL SOFT JERKBAITS...

•Jackall Rhythm Wag 3.5: https://bit.ly/3NT6OvF

Colors: Blue Pearl Shad, Prism Shad, Sexy Albino

•Zoom Super Fluke Jr: https://bit.ly/2aqys0H

Colors: Arkansas Shiner, Smokin Shad

WEEDLESS RIG HOOKS...

Standard Wire– Owner All Purpose: https://bit.ly/2QbbdRW

Size: 3/0 or 4/0

Heavy Wire– Gamakatsu Superline: https://bit.ly/2ac92XG

Size: 3/0 or 4/0

Xtra Heavy– Owner Jungle Wide Gap: https://bit.ly/2sBsR1Z

Size: 3/0

Rhythm Wag Hook– BKK Chimera: https://bit.ly/3IS3pwf

Size: 1/0

NOSE HOOKS COMPONENTS...

Hook– Gamakatsu Finesse Wide Gap: https://bit.ly/2aKGmHM

Size: 1/0

Spring– Owner CPS Spring: https://bit.ly/2b2YgDf

Size: Medium

DONKEY RIG COMPONENTS...

•Owner All Purpose Bait Hooks: https://bit.ly/2QbbdRW

Size: 3/0 and 4/0

•SPRO Power Swivel: https://bit.ly/2ay0p7d

Size: 10

MATT'S SOFT JERKBAIT COMBO...

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

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

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro (30 lb): https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Sufix Advance Mono (14 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

DONKEY RIG COMBO...

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

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

ine– Power Pro Maxcuatro 50 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

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

BFS FLUKE COMBO...

Rod– Megabass P5 Pop X Stick: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

Reel– Shimano Aldebaran BFS: https://bit.ly/3ryXKpR

Line– 7 lb Daiwa Hidden Fluoro: https://bit.ly/3ILKXH0

BUDGET FLUKE COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Bass X 7'1" Medium Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/2r0xWAs

Reel– Seviin GF Series (7.3:1): https://bit.ly/3qa2SQZ

Line– Sunline FC (15 lb): https://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