Summer Topwater! Big Fish Can't Resist In Shallow Water!

Summer topwater is amazing! Come along on this evening session as Tim gets bit cast after cast on top! He ends up with way over 20 lbs for 5 smallmouth and a TON of BIG bites! Watch as he switches from finesse baits to topwater, then dials in an exact pattern targeting big fish around hard bottom contours. 

No matter the species of bass you're targeting, topwater should have a place in your arsenal during the Summer months. Not only is it fun to throw and exciting to see as the bass erupt on the baits, it tends to get a larger bite than many subsurface alternatives. Tim and Tonya fished this lake briefly a few days prior and caught a few quality fish but the moment Tim picked up the topwater it seemed like every fish in the lake got BIGGER!

Below you'll find links to the exact gear used in the video. From the topwater baits to colors, to rod and reel combos, we've included everything. We've even included some of our other favorite topwater walking baits. All the links go directly Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

Today's Topwater... 

-Evergreen SB Shower Blows 105: http://bit.ly/2zIkqUH

Colors: Bone, Full Metal, Morizo Pink

-River2Sea Whopper Plopper 110: http://bit.ly/2bsPbQV

Color: Loon, Bone

Tim's Topwater Combo... 

Rod- Shimano Expride 6'8" Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

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

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

Alternate Topwater Combo... 

Rod- Shimano Zodias 7'2" Medium: https://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

Reel- Shimano Curado 70 MGL: https://bit.ly/3jdrMqa

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

Other Great topwater Walking Baits... 

-River2Sea Rover 128: http://bit.ly/2acSVea

Colors: Bone, Abalone Shad, You Know It

-Teckel Kicknocker: http://bit.ly/2nvxkoA

Colors: Pro Blue Shore, Lime Ice, Threadfin Shad

-Savage Gear Prop Walker 4": https://bit.ly/3kwBFAa

Colors: Bone, American Shad, Ghost Minnow

Budget Topwater Combo... 

Rod- St. Croix Bass X 7'1" Medium: http://bit.ly/2r0xWAs

Reel- Shimano SLX MGL 70: https://bit.ly/3gIUCgJ

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

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Summer Bass Fishing! Epic Topwater Bite + Ledge Fishing Tips!

Ledge fishing, topwater in shallow backwaters, grass fishing, and fast moving current... Chickamauga is a junk fishing paradise and today we're going exploring! Come along as we catch them out deep on the ledges and dirt shallow on topwater in the same day! 

Matt starts the day off with 16 rods rigged and on deck. He has absolutely no pattern in mind and is going to adapt to the fish. He begins out deep, catching a few fish on ledges in heavy current before deciding to move shallow. The day takes a twist when the topwater bite fires up! Watch as a few blow ups on a frog and walking bait becomes a full-blown predictable pattern. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and equipment we were using throughout the day. We've included sizes and colors where relevant as well as a few different options of the "MBR" rods Matt was raving about at the end. 

Scrounger... 

Head- Hog Farmer Hog Wobbler 3/4 oz: https://bit.ly/3vBWUFj

Bait- Scottsboro 5.5" Sniper Shad: https://bit.ly/3gHTQ6t

Color: California Smelt

Alternative Bait- Castaic Jerky J 5": https://bit.ly/35y8w1p

Color: Tennessee River Special

Tail Spinner... 

Bait- Jackall Deracoup 1/0 oz: http://bit.ly/2p8X4b0

Color: Dera Shad

Hook Upgrade- Gamakatsu Finesse Nano (Size 4): http://bit.ly/2dWWAut

Frog... 

Scum Frog Launch Frog: https://bit.ly/3rOYQIF

Color: Leopard

Topwater...

-Evergreen Shower Blows 125: http://bit.ly/2zIkqUH

Color: Half Mirror Wakasagi

Matt's Topwater Combo... 

**These Rods ARE Available For BackOrder**

Rod- G Loomis NRX+ 844C MBR: https://bit.ly/2SuZG15

Reel- Shimano Metanium DC (HG): http://bit.ly/2qrSZvs

Line- Sufix 131 Braid 40 lb: https://bit.ly/314VoyF

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

"Bang For The Buck" MBR Combo... 

Rod- G Loomis IMX PRO 844C MBR: http://bit.ly/2lVATTC

Reel- Shimano Curado 200K (HG): http://bit.ly/2tHewEh

Line- Power Pro Braid 40 lb: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

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

Tail Spinner Combo... 

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

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

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

Scrounger Combo... 

Rod- Megabass Orochi XX "Braillist": http://bit.ly/2OSVNwH

Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B (HG): https://bit.ly/34HlAAk

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

Leader- Sunline FC100 Fluorocarbon 20 lb: http://bit.ly/2O4UElB

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Summer Frog Fishing On Chickamauga!

Come along for an awesome frog bite! We're fishing Chickamauga on a hot, humid day and the bass are smashing topwater! Watch as Tim builds a pattern, uses river current to his advantage, and switches between frogs to catch as many fish as possible. 

Chick has seen an incredible amount of pressure this Spring. With a seemingly unending list of tournaments, Tim opted to fish from his kayak instead of the bass boat. It allowed him to reach deep into backwaters where bass boats can't reach and target fish that are far less pressured. His strategy paid off as he found plenty of fish willing to attack his frogs!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and equipment Tim was using. We've included the lure colors, rods, reels, and even the kayaks. All the bait and gear links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. The kayak links go directly to the Old Town company website where you can see detailed specs on the kayaks. 

Frogs... 

-Teckel Sprinker Frog: http://bit.ly/2rmnqSI

Color: Pearl White

-Scum Frog Trophy Series 5/8 oz: https://bit.ly/3q2bN2w

Color: Rotten Egg

Tim's Frog Combo... 

Rod- Shimano Expride 7'3" XH: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B (XG): https://bit.ly/34HlAAk

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

Budget Frog Combo... 

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

Reel- Shimano SLX DC (HG): http://bit.ly/2LWzw2Q

Line- Power Pro Braid 65 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Kayaks... 

Tim's Kayak- Old Town Sportsman Autopilot 120: https://bit.ly/32ySIuZ

Pedal Drive Kayak- Old Town Sports PDL 120: https://bit.ly/3gxM4Mf

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Frog Fishing - Everything You Need To Know!

CRAZY topwater strikes on frogs are incredible! Once you've had a bass erupt through heavy cover, you'll never forget it! In the past these explosions were often met with disappointment when the bass didn't hook up. But with today's advances in equipment, frog design, and hook shapes, you can have an excellent catch rate, even in heavy cover!

With all the frog designs on the market its hard to understand what they're all for, let alone which ones are worth the time and effort! In today's video Tim separates frogs into 5 categories, teaches what each category is for, and shows his favorite baits for each scenario. Frog fishing doesn't have to be difficult, and you can start having success right away. 

Below you'll find links to all of Tim's favorite frogs. We've separated them by category and included favorite colors for each model. We've also included our favorite frog combos, as well as some budget-friendly options. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

Every Day Frogs...

-River2Sea Bully Wa 2 65: http://bit.ly/2axyR2a

Colors- Little Allen, Ghost, Yellow Head

-LiveTarget Hollow Body 65: http://bit.ly/2Q40BAk

Colors- Albino White, Bright Green, Green Yellow

-Spro Bronzeye 65: http://bit.ly/2sz9Qje

Colors- Killer Gill, Clear Chartreuse, Nasty Shad

-Scum Frog Launch Frog: https://bit.ly/3rOYQIF

Colors- Shad, Leopard, Dusk, Bluegill

Popping Frogs... 

-Jackall Gavacho: http://bit.ly/2L7KsWS

Colors- Black Gill, Gold Gill, Chart Strike Gill

-Spro Poppin Frog 60: http://bit.ly/2hKsO0g

Colors- Sunfish, Leopard, Navy Seal, Nasty Shad

-River2Sea Spittin Wa: http://bit.ly/29YS5g6

Colors- Poison, Ghost, Bream

-Megabass Big Gabot: https://bit.ly/3bXW8Jh

Colors- Chart Head, Jungle Bone, Wild Gill

Mat Frogs... 

-Spro King Daddy: http://bit.ly/2h0LCYd

Colors- Killer Gill, Nasty Shad, Midnight Walker

-River2Sea Phat Matt Daddy: http://bit.ly/2L7KgqC

Colors- Ghost, Yellow Head

Open Water Frogs... 

-River2Sea Bully Wa 2 65: http://bit.ly/2axyR2a

Colors- Little Allen, Ghost, Yellow Head

-Teckel Sprinker: http://bit.ly/2rmnqSI

Colors- Bone, Pearl White, Lemon Lime

-Teckel Honker: http://bit.ly/2Xj7Ye4

Colors- Bluegill, Lemon Lime, Pearl White

Finesse Frogs... 

-Jackall Kaera: http://bit.ly/2Fz6SA3

Colors- Glitter Hasu, Glitter Gill, White

-River2Sea Bully Wa 55: http://bit.ly/2axyR2a

Colors- Bluegill, Little Allen

Braided Line For Frogs... 

-Power Pro Maxcuatro (50-65 lb): http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

-Sunline FX2 (60 lb): http://bit.ly/31u57xA

Favorite Frog Combo... 

Rod- Shimano Expride 7'3" Extra Heavy: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B (XG): https://bit.ly/34HlAAk

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

Finesse/Open Water Frog Combo... 

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

Reel- Shimano Curado 200K (HG): http://bit.ly/2tHewEh

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

Budget Frog Combo... 

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

Reel- Shimano SLX DC (HG): http://bit.ly/2LWzw2Q

Line- Power Pro Braid 65 lb: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

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