This Topwater Trick Hooks For Fish! (And More Fall Fishing Tips)

Catch more fish this Fall with this one tip! It makes all the difference! Fall fishing is so much fun but there are so many subtle details that make the difference. Today Tim is on the water with his boys and he's teaching them the fine details of topwater fishing for Spotted Bass. There is a lot of great information flying by but one topwater tip in particular takes the cake, did you hear it?

This is such a great example of Fall junk fishing. Some bass are chasing baitfish in 70 feet of water, others are sitting on offshore structure, and still more are up shallow on docks. You can catch them almost any way you want, but taking the time to dial in multiple techniques is what changes a good day into a GREAT day! This is the time of year when attention to detail is everything so don't let your guard down and keep adjusting to changing conditions.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear the guys were using throughout the day. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.


TOPWATER...

•River2Sea Whopper Plopper 90: https://bit.ly/2bsPbQV

Color: Chrome Black


•Evergreen SB 105: https://bit.ly/2zIkqUH

Color: Full Metal


UNDERSPIN...

•Dirty Jigs Tactical Finesse Underspin: https://bit.ly/3JOd8UY

Size: 1/4 oz


•Storm 3" Largo Shad: https://bit.ly/3vxP0NB

Color: Albino Shad


JERKBAIT...

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

Color: S Hasu


SPY BAIT...

•Duo Realis SpinBait (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3QE27YK

Color: BK Ayu


TIM'S TOPWATER COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Legend Elite 6'8" Medium XFast: https://bit.ly/2z2qdHc

Reel– Daiwa Steez 70 CT SV TW: https://bit.ly/3esUZjg

Line– Sufix 832 (30 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Maxima Ultragreen (15 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae97J9


TIM'S 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


BUDGET TOPWATER COMBO...

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

Reel– Shimano SLX A 150 (HG): https://bit.ly/2NfdOnk

Line– Sufix 832 (30 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Maxima Ultragreen (15 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae97J9


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

How To Break Down Any Lake And Start Catching Fish!

Come along with Matt and Tim as they break down a new lake! These guys have dropped into a new fishery with zero information and immediately start putting the pieces together to catch quality fish with ease. It really is easy if you know what to look for!

While this lake didn't seem to have giant fish in it, the guys immediately figured out how to catch top quality fish for that lake. Along the way they share how they choose spots, how mapping can help, and the mindset behind their bait selection. This information will help you build a pattern on any lake, anywhere!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and equipment the guys fished throughout the evening. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.


TOPWATER...

•Megabass Giant Dog X: https://bit.ly/2yU84eE

Color: Megabass Sexy Shad, Wagin Hasu 2


•Shimano World Pop: https://bit.ly/3sSjJpI

Color: N Smelt


•Reaction Innovations Vixen: https://bit.ly/2rp11nr

Color: Bone


•Shower Blows SB 105: https://bit.ly/2zIkqUH

Color: Skeleton Chartreuse


•Whopper Plopper 90: https://bit.ly/2bsPbQV

Color: Loon


FLUKE...

Bait– Zoom Super Fluke: https://bit.ly/2aqys0H

Color: Smokin Shad


Hook– VMC Redline Wide Gap: https://bit.ly/3m3dn6G

Size: 4/0


SPY BAIT...

•Spro Spin John 80: https://bit.ly/3ycTg9o

Color: Herring Pink


SWIMBAIT...

•Megabass 6" Magdraft: https://bit.ly/2mc8bfK

Color: Ghost Shad Solid


MATT'S TOPWATER COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis GLX 843C MBR: https://bit.ly/2gqziwT

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

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

Leader– Maxima Ultragreen (15 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae97J9


TIM'S TOPWATER COMBO...

Rod– 13 Fishing Envy Black III 7'1" Medium: https://bit.ly/3KtYZhv

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

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

Leader– Sufix Advance Mono (12 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix


MATT'S SPY BAIT COMBO...

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

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

Line– Sunline Super FC 7 lb: https://bit.ly/2p7fxju


MATT'S SWIMBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Megabass Orochi XX Braillist: https://bit.ly/2OSVNwH

Reel– Shimano Metanium MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro 50 lb: https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Sunline Saltimate 20 lb: https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2


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

Don't Miss The Best Topwater Bite Of The Year! (Late Summer Topwater Tricks)

These 3 tricks will help you catch topwater fish throughout the Late Summer and early Fall! It's easy to overlook this opportunity and most anglers will, but if you know how to adapt your topwater baits this can be the best bite window of the year!

For most anglers, the best topwater of the year has already passed. Now they're focusing their attention on slower presentations. Don't fall into that trap! If you know how to adapt your topwaters (straight retrieve baits, downsized frogs, and micro topwater) you can break into some incredible late season fishing!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and equipment Matt discussed in the videos. We've included our favorite colors for the topwater baits as well as all the rod and reel combos Matt recommended. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.


STRAIGHT RETRIEVE TOPWATERS...

•Dirty Jigs Skirtless Buzz: https://bit.ly/2WJ85R3

Size: 1/2 oz

•River2Sea D Walker 120: https://bit.ly/2NwqBmz

Color: PB Red


•Megabass Jamaica Boa Buzzbait (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3iofbiZ

Colors: Full Chart, Hasu, Bluegill


•ZMan Hellraizer Topwater: https://bit.ly/3P0vseM

Colors: Purple Death, Bone


•Teckel Blade Waker: https://bit.ly/2DuYZxU

Colors: Pearl White, Silver Shiner


•Whopper Plopper 110: https://bit.ly/2bsPbQV

Colors: Bone, I Know It


•Whopper Plopper 130: https://bit.ly/2a7ipHL

Colors: TW Bluegill, TW Matte Black


FROGS AND TOADS...

•Spro Bronzeye 65: https://bit.ly/2sz9Qje

Colors: Clear Chartreuse, Killer Gill


•Snagproof Bobby's Perfect: https://bit.ly/3rHCOsQ

Colors: Grey Ghost, Bluegill


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

Colors: Albino, Killer Gill


WALKING BAITS...

•Evergreen Shower Blows 105: https://bit.ly/2zIkqUH

Color: Full Metal


•Megabass Giant Dog X: https://bit.ly/2yU84eE

Colors: Megabass Sexy Shad, HT Ito Tennessee Shad


•Evergreen JT 115: https://bit.ly/44ZFNz7

Colors: Bone, Flash Wakasagi


FINESSE/BFS TOPWATER...

•Jackall Dera Buzz: https://bit.ly/3pFyzhp

Colors: Black Back Chartreuse, Sexy Ayu


•Jackall Kaera Frog: https://bit.ly/2Fz6SA3

Colors: Glitter Hasu, Glitter Gill


•Owner Cultiva Zip N Ziggy: https://bit.ly/3BTMLuh

Colors: Natural Minnow, Shiner


•Megabass Dog X Jr BFS: https://bit.ly/475zcoD

Colors: Bahama Milk Pearl, Laser Beam


MATT'S TOPWATER COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis GLX 843C MBR: https://bit.ly/2gqziwT

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

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

Leader– Maxima Ultragreen (15 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae97J9


ALL AROUND MEDIUM TOPWATER COMBO...

Rod– 13 Fishing Meta 7' Medium: https://bit.ly/2NlzZhg

Reel– 13 Fishing Concept C2: https://bit.ly/2NlzZhg

Line– Sufix 832 (30 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Maxima Ultragreen (15 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae97J9


ALL AROUND FROG COMBO...

Rod #1 - Shimano Zodias 7'1" Heavy: https://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

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

Reel– Shimano Metanium MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro 65 lb Braid: https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ


BUDGET FRIENDLY TOPWATER COMBO...

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

Reel– Daiwa Fuego CT: https://bit.ly/35hugfH

Line– Sufix 832 (30 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Maxima Ultragreen (15 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae97J9


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

This Two Bait Approach Catches Late Summer Bass!

Come along with the guys for a late evening bass fishing session! They're targeting bass around docks and timber, and they've developed a perfect 1 –2 punch for catching these fish. They have two patterns going at the same time and when the bass won't eat one, they eat the other!

We all love throwing topwater this time of year. And if you've jumped on the "Karashi" train lately, then you already know that is one of the most amazing bites you'll ever experience! But a trick we've learned for late Summer is that fishing these baits in tandem (one angler throwing one, one angler throwing the other) really seems to ignite these fish and we can catch almost every fish we get near.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits used in the video. We've also included some of the key combos we were using, especially the Karashi combo where the right setup makes all the difference in how the bait moves in the water. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.


KARASHI...

•Megabass Karashi: https://bit.ly/3LwMGS7

Colors: Kasumi Ito KS, GLX Frozen Pink


TOPWATER...

•Evergreen Shower Blows 105: https://bit.ly/2zIkqUH

Colors: Bone, Full Metal


•River2Sea Whopper Plopper 90: https://bit.ly/2bsPbQV

Color: Loon


•Megabass Giant Dog X: https://bit.ly/3JHJd08

Color: Wagin Hasu 2


COOP'S KARASHI COMBO...

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

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

Line– Maxima Ultragreen 5 lb: https://bit.ly/2ae97J9


TIM'S SMALL TOPWATER COMBO...

Rod– Megabass P5 "Z Crank Elseil": https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

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

Line– Sufix 832 8 lb: https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji


TIM'S FULL SIZE TOPWATER COMBO...

Rod– 13 Fishing Envy Black III 7'1" Medium: https://bit.ly/3KtYZhv

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

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

Leader– Sufix Advance Mono (12 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix


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