Topwater Tricks! Toad Fishing For Summer Bass!

Summer is topwater time! The toad lives in the shadow of the hollow body frog but these baits have earned a place in every angler's arsenal. Come along as we take some of the most popular toads and swim test them so we can compare sound and action in the water!

When it comes to toads, no two baits are alike. Some baits are subtle as they skitter across the water, others splash and make a violent commotion. Different toads work in different conditions and on different lakes so its important to understand the differences between them. We try to always keep a subtle toad and an aggressive toad in the boat throughout the topwater season so we can quickly adapt to changing conditions. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits discussed in the video, as well as some of the gear we use to fish them. We've included our favorite colors for each, the hooks we use, and even a budget-minded angler who wants a great combo without breaking the bank. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

TOADS... 

-Strike King Rage Tail Toad: http://bit.ly/2dekwdd

Colors: Green Pump Chart, Green Pump Pearl, Pearl

-Zoom Horny Toad: http://bit.ly/2aY5lBt

Colors: Bull Frog, Grey Ghost, White

-Big Bite Baits Tour Toad: http://bit.ly/2NtAghc

Colors: Dirty Snow, Pearl Shine, Green Pump Chart

-Stanley Ribbit: http://bit.ly/2djis1t

Colors: Bluegill, Smokin Shad, Wild Shiner

-ZMan Goat Toadz: https://bit.ly/3yZ2WF3

Colors: Hot Snakes, Red Bone, The Deal

-ZMan Finesse Frogz: https://bit.ly/3ORrQvL

Colors: Mud Minnow, Red Bone, White

CROSSOVER BAITS... 

-Rage Tail Shad: http://bit.ly/2dqEf8E

Colors: Blue Glimmer, Smoky Shad

-SPRO Flappin Frog 65: https://bit.ly/37ljzM8

Colors: Albino, Killer Gill, Leopard

COMPONENTS... 

-Halo Swimbait Cone Heads: https://bit.ly/3y8yzds

-Owner Twist Lock Hook: http://bit.ly/2cYZ3rM

Sizes: 5/0 or 6/0

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

Sizes: 3/0 and 4/0

FAVORITE TOAD COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Zodias 7'2" Heavy: http://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

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

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

BUDGET FRIENDLY TOAD COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano SLX 7'2" Heavy: http://bit.ly/2mGp1Vc

Reel- Shimano SLX 150 (HG): http://bit.ly/2NfdOnk

Line- Power Pro Spectra Braid (50 lb): http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

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Finding The BIG Bass In Summer - Exploring A New Lake!

Sometimes a plan comes together, sometimes it falls apart! Watch as the guys explore a new lake with great intentions but its not until their plan crumbles that they find the pattern for catching BIG bass! Pay attention as the guys analyze what they're seeing, make adjustments on a new fishery, and catch two great big bass on a very hot Summer day!

What started out as a day of exploring offshore structure quickly turned into a backwater slugfest! The guys found fish willing to eat topwater and reaction baits in dead end sloughs and coves. Once they figured out the pattern, it only took a few minutes for the first big bass to hit the deck. New lakes can be challenging under the best conditions but if you go in with a plan, keep an open mind, and adapt to changing conditions, you can catch fish just like this on a brand new lake. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits the guys we're using. We've included the exact sizes and colors for each, as well as some of the rod and reel combos they were fishing with. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

SHAKY HEAD... 

Bait- Netbait T-Mac Worm: http://bit.ly/2jndwj9

Color: Junebug

Head- Dirty Jigs Canterbury (1/4 oz): http://bit.ly/2aFOs0V

FROG... 

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

Color: Leopard

PUNCH BAIT... 

Bait- Big Bite Bait Tour Flipping Tube: https://bit.ly/3htKA6h

Color: 1099

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

Weight- Swagger Tungsten Vader Flippin (1.5 oz): http://bit.ly/2NjDYtV

CHATTERBAIT... 

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

Color: Green Pumpkin Shad 

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

Color: Blue Gizzard

WHOPPER PLOPPER... 

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

Color: Phantom Shad

FROG COMBO... 

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

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

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

CHATTERBAIT COMBO... 

Rod- G Loomis IMX Pro 883C BJR: http://bit.ly/2QurcHi

Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

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

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

SHAKY HEAD COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Zodias 6'10" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

Reel- Shimano Curado 70 MGL K (HG): https://bit.ly/2apmDJt

Line- Sunline Super FC (12 lb): http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BUDGET FROG COMBO...

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

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

Line- Power Pro Braid (50 lb): http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

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Frog Fishing For Bass - Everything You Need To Know!

Frog fishing is some of the craziest topwater action you'll ever experience! The way a bass comes through cover to ambush a frog is unlike anything else in fishing! Knowing how to get those bites however, is a skill set that many anglers lack. Today we're covering everything you need to know about fishing hollow body frogs so you can start catching frog fish!

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! Some frogs have amazing action and a great hookup ratio, while others will get bit but its hard to hook the bass. Sorting through all the different frogs is overwhelming, but we've done all the leg work so you can enjoy he results. In today's video Tim separates frogs into different categories, explains what each category is for, and shows his favorite baits for each scenario.

Below you'll find links to the exact frogs discussed in the video. We've sorted them by style, and included our favorite colors for each. We've also included our favorite frog rods and gear to help you be successful. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

ALL-PURPOSE WALKING FROGS... 

-SnagProof Bobby's Perfect Frog: https://bit.ly/3rHCOsQ

Colors: Grey Ghost, Bluegill, Pine Frogs

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

Colors: Little Allen, Ghost, TW Bluegill 

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

Colors: Killer Gill, Leopard, Nasty Shad

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

Colors: Bluegill, Dusk, Shad

POPPING FROGS... 

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

Colors: Chart Strike Gill, Gold Gill, White

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

Colors: Leopard, Nasty Shad, Killer Gill

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

Colors: Chart Head, MB Gizzard, Wild Gill 

SMALL FROGS... 

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

Colors: Glitter Bluegill, Glitter Hasu, White

-Spro Bronzeye Frog 60: http://bit.ly/2XkbgxR

Colors: Nasty Shad, Leopard, Killer Gill 

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

Colors: Little Allen, Ghost, Bluegill 

OPEN WATER FROGS... 

-Spro Bronzeye Blade Frog: https://bit.ly/3MEGiGk

Colors: Albino, Nasty Shad, Freak

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

Colors: Bone, Black Blue, Lemon Lime

-Teckel Maracker: http://bit.ly/2xlXI5s

Colors: Black Blue, Bluegill, Bone

-Spro Flappin Frog: https://bit.ly/37ljzM8

Colors: Leopard, Albino, Killer Gill 

MAT FROGS... 

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

Colors: Yellow Head, Ghost, Leopard

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

Colors: Killer Gill, Navy Seal, Midnight Walker

BRAIDED LINE TYPES... 

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

-Sunline FX2: http://bit.ly/31u57xA

-Sufix 131 G Core: https://bit.ly/314VoyF

FROG MOD COMPONENTS... 

-Dropshot Weight: http://bit.ly/2YAoMuv

-Jig Rattle: https://bit.ly/3xro58S

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

SMALL FROG COMBO... 

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

Reel- Shimano Bantam MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2H44yjG

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

BUDGET FROG COMBO... 

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

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

Line- Power Pro 50 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

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TACTICALBASSIN vs Kids - KIDS WIN! (Post Spawn Bass Fishing)

He taught them right and now these kids are hammers! Tim is out on the water with his boys and his youngest catches the biggest fish of the trip! Its a junk fishing evening with a mix of topwater, dropshot, shaky head, and frogs. You can tell these kids know their stuff as they talk about skipping under docks, how big their PB's are, and cast angles while catching post spawn fish.

This is a great time of year to be on the water. There are still a lot of bass shallow and they can be caught on a mix of slow moving and reaction baits. Tonight the guys relied on a slow moving dropshot and shaky head (note the worm colors, that part is key!) and a faster moving popper and frog.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits the guys were using, including colors and sizes. We've also included links to some of the rod and reel combos they were using. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

POPPER...

-Shimano World Pop 69F: https://bit.ly/3sSjJpI

Color: T Smelt

FROG...

-Spro Bronzeye Blade Frog: https://bit.ly/3MEGiGk

Color: Albino

SHAKY HEAD...

Bait- Netbait T-Mac Worm: http://bit.ly/2jndwj9

Colors: Bama Bug, Junebug, Black Grape

Head- Dirty Jigs Canterbury Shaky (3/16 oz): http://bit.ly/2aFOs0V

DROPSHOT...

Bait- Roboworm Fat 6" Worm: http://bit.ly/2awYSxM

Color: MMIII

Hook- Owner CoverShot HD 1/0: https://bit.ly/36Gunbf

Weight- Swagger Tungsten Casting 1/4 oz: http://bit.ly/37AVcrx

POPPER COMBO...

Rod- G Loomis IMX Pro 802 TWR Topwater: http://bit.ly/2QurcHi

Reel- Shimano Curado 70 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2apmDJt

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

FROG COMBO...

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

Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

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

JOSIAH'S SHAKY HEAD COMBO...

Rod- Shimano Sellus 7'1" Medium: http://bit.ly/2ro5vQu

Reel- Shimano Sahara FI 3000: http://bit.ly/2XhhM43

Line- Power Pro 20 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 10 lb: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

AFFORDABLE POPPER COMBO...

Rod- 13 Fishing Fate Black 6'7" Medium: https://bit.ly/3xSUZB3

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

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

WANT TACTICALBASSIN GEAR??

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