Sight Fishing Tricks You Don't Know! (How We Catch Big Bass)

Anglers are terrible at sight fishing! These tricks make all the difference! Whether you're bed fishing or sight fishing on flats, how you position, dress, and behave has a huge impact before you even make a cast. These are the details that you need to know. 

Most anglers just go down the bank fishing without a care in the world and it shows in their overall catch rate. Those anglers that pay attention to details, to boat positioning, and to their lures, catch more and bigger bass.

Below you'll find links to the baits and gear we use for sight fishing. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

MATT'S UNDERWATER SIGHT FISHING VIDEO...

•Underwater Video: https://youtu.be/IFS6jvrYPT0

SUNGLASSES...

•Eye Surrender Tactical Bassin Sunglasses: https://bit.ly/3cLH0kl

Lense Colors: Amber, Copper, Green

CAMO CLOTHING...

•Aftco Tactical Camo Performance Hoodie: https://bit.ly/41iA9XD

•Aftco Nukam Sun Mask: https://bit.ly/2MfwxDY

POWER SHOTTING...

Bait– MissileBaits 6" Magic Worm: https://bit.ly/3T7dHgB

Color: Watermelon Violet, Blueback Secret

Hook– Owner Cover Shot HD (2/0): https://bit.ly/36Gunbf

Weight– Xzone Tungsten 1/4 oz Skinny: https://bit.ly/40NDHjT

NED RIG BAITS...

•ZMan Finesse TRD: http://bit.ly/2hs4RtR

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Green Pumpkin Goby

•ZMan TRD CrawZ: http://bit.ly/2U9vx6P

Colors: Drews Craw, Green Pumpkin

•ZMan TRD BugZ: http://bit.ly/2oiavEE

Colors: Green. Pumpkin, Mud Bug

CHARTREUSE NED HEAD...

Lead– Finesse Shroomz: http://bit.ly/2hs2cAe

Tungsten– Flanders Head: http://bit.ly/2KcIB6M

JIGS AND TRAILERS...

Bait– Dirty Jigs Pitchin Jig (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2amL3of

Color: The Go To, Magic Craw

Trailer– Reaction Innovations Sweet Beaver: http://bit.ly/29W3RZW

Colors: Magic Craw Swirl, Soft Pappi

Bait– MissileBaits Micro Jig (1/4 oz): https://bit.ly/3osY6wA

Color: Dill Pickle, Sunfish IPA

Trailer– Netbait Paca Chunk (Tiny): http://bit.ly/2d8mIXx

Color: Magic Craw, Summer Craw

SWIMBAITS...

•Megabass Sleeper Gill: https://bit.ly/3HPvgMT

Colors: Gill, Gillkko

•Megabass 3" Dark Sleeper: http://bit.ly/2TyR1GT

Colors: Haze, Hanahaze

TEXAS RIGGED CREATURE...

Bait– Xzone 3.5" Adrenaline Craw: https://bit.ly/3ebTO5h

Hook– BKK Chimera Wide Gap (2/0): https://bit.ly/3IS3pwf

Weight– Freedom Tackle Tungsten (1/4 oz): https://bit.ly/3TY1qvu

POWER SHOT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 6'10" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

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

Line– Sunline Super FC 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

CREATURE BAIT/JIG FISHING COMBO...

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

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

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

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

NED RIG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 7' Light: https://bit.ly/2osaj3q

Reel– Shimano Vanford 2500: https://bit.ly/2gu84t7

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

Leader– Sunline Super FC (6 lb): http://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

Swimbait Fishing Is Easy!! Magdraft SlugFest!

Swimbait fishing really is easy! You're overthinking it! You can catch bass with big baits and we can show you how! If you've struggled to get bit on a big bait, Matt is about to show you how its done on a lake he's never been to before! 

Come along as we explore new water, build a pattern, and catch a bunch of giant largemouth with big swimbaits! While Matt is fishing he discusses different styles of swimbaits, the differences in retrieves, and what he looks for as he builds a pattern. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits Matt was using throughout the day. From big swimbaits to the tiny underspin, we've included our favorite sizes and colors for each. We've also included our favorite rod and reel combos for this style of fishing. 

THE BIG SWIMBAITS...

•Megabass 8" Magdraft: http://bit.ly/2mc8bfK

Color: White Back Shad

Other Colors: Albino Pearl Shad, MB Gizzard

•Bacca Burrito 6" Swimbait: https://bit.ly/3p5SkiW

Color: Tactical Shad

Other Colors: Who Dat, Threadfin Shad

•Baitsanity Antidote Glide: http://bit.ly/2ztUk9z

Speed: Slow Sink

Colors: Summer Shad, TW Gizzard Shad

THE TACTICALBASSIN UNDERSPIN...

Head– Dirty Jigs TacticalBassin Underspin: https://bit.ly/3JOd8UY

Color: Blue Shad

Size: 3/16 oz

Bait– Keitech 2.8" Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Color: Threadfin Shad

MAGDRAFT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Zodias 7'9" XH: https://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

Reel– Shimano Tranx 300 (HG): http://bit.ly/2kYsvRw

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro Braid (80 lb): http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Sunline Saltimate (30 lb): https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2

GLIDE BAIT COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Victory 7'10" Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/3f4tcEb

Reel– Shimano Tranx 300 (HG): http://bit.ly/2kYsvRw

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro Braid (80 lb): http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Sunline Saltimate (30 lb): https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2

BURRITO COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Victory 7'10" X-Hvy Fast: https://bit.ly/3f4tcEb

Reel– Daiwa Tatula 300 (7.1:1): https://bit.ly/3InxUva

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (65 lb): http://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Sunline Saltimate (30 lb): https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2

UNDERSPIN COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 7'2" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/2osaj3q

Reel– Shimano Sustain FJ 3000: https://bit.ly/3BQLlNP

Line– Power Pro 10 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader– Sunline Super FC 6 lb: http://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

Spring Spinnerbait Fishing! Everything You Need To Know!

Spinnerbaits are amazing! They catch fish all Spring, no matter the weather, and will work for you if you know how to adapt them to your lake. From prespawn to shad spawn, this is everything you need to know about fishing a Spinnerbait in the Spring!

Spinnerbaits are a HUGE category! They come in a variety of sizes, blade shapes, colors, and configurations. Most anglers just have a favorite and hope for the best. Today we're going to show you how to adapt your spinnerbaits to changing conditions throughout the Spring so you can catch more fish. 

Below you'll find links to our favorite spinnerbaits for different conditions. We've also included our favorite spinnerbait combos for fishing these baits effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

RELATED VIDEO...

Matt's Spinnerbait Video: https://youtu.be/RwsMS7O0cHk

SPINNERBAIT TRAILERS...

•Hog Farmer 4.5 Spunk Shad: http://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Colors: Electric Shad, Blue Gizzard

•Storm Largo Shad (3" or 3.5"): https://bit.ly/3vxP0NB

Colors: Albino Shad, Sexy Shad

•Keitech 4.3 Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

•Damiki Armor Shad 4": http://bit.ly/2KtPDAT

Colors: RP Blue Pearl, PB Silver

SPINNERBAIT TRAILER HOOKS...

Large– Gamakatsu SP Trailer Hook: http://bit.ly/2E3k2q7

Size: 3/0

Medium– Hayabusa WRM929 Trailer: https://bit.ly/417hdei

Size: 2/0

Small– Gamakatsu G Power Stinger: https://bit.ly/3jdoaWN

Size: 1

MUDDY WATER SPINNERBAITS...

Orange- Blade Runner Double Willow (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2ShreWf

Color: Delta Craw

Chartreuse- Terminator P1 (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/36B34vN

Color: Nashville Sexy

White Blend- Nichols Pulsator Painted (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3HUfyiG

Color: ColeSlaw

All White- River2Sea Bling (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2diSwqq

Color: Iced

STAINED WATER SPINNERBAITS...

•Nichols Pulsator Metal Flake (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2Sttxpc

Color: Bombshell Shad, Blue Shad White Blue

•Nichols Catalyst (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3QfCSuM

Colors: Bombshell Shad, Chartreuse Shiner

•War Eagle Double Willow (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3cGlnSe

Colors: Mouse, Sexy Shad, Sexy Mouse

CLEAR WATER SPINNERBAITS...

•Megabass SV–3 (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3lk1SD0

Colors: Hasu, Wakasagi

•Damiki TOT Double Willow (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/368VED0

Colors: Smelt Shad, Snow Shad

•Shimano Swagy Strong (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3pJlOCo

Colors: Natural Bait, Pink Smelt

•ZMan Sling Blades (3/8 oz): https://bit.ly/35NqVev

Colors: Greenback Shad, MouseRat

TIM'S SPINNERBAIT COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis IMX Pro 813 SBR: http://bit.ly/2QurcHi

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

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro Braid (40 lb): http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Sunline Saltimate Fluoro (16 lb): https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2

MATT'S FAVORITE SPINNERBAIT COMBO... 

Rod– G Loomis GLX 844C MBR: http://bit.ly/2gqziwT

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

Line– Sufix 131 Braid (40 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF

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

BUDGET SPINNERBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Intenza 7'2" Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2QADLTq

Reel– Shimano SLX 150 XT (XG): http://bit.ly/2BRTYL8

Line– Sunline FC 15 lb: http://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

** UNDERWATER Bass Fishing ** Spring Fishing Tips and Spawning Bass!

Come underwater and watch bass behavior for yourself! Forget what you think you know and watch what's actually happening below the surface! From how fish interact with lures, to what triggers a bite, there is so much to gain from studying underwater footage. 

Today's underwater footage is geared toward the spawn. Some of these fish were actively defending spawning areas while others were just aggressively feeding on camera. Notice the different lures and colors, but pay special attention to what movements trigger each fish to bite. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear we used throughout the video. We've included the exact sizes and colors for each. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

BLUEGILL SWIMBAITS...

•Savage Gear RTF Bluegill: https://bit.ly/2xx1zjH

Colors: Bluegill, Ghost Gill

•Mattlures Hammer Tail Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2FsZhA3

Color: Male Bluegill, Female Bluegill

CREATURE BAITS...

•Reaction Innovations Sweet Beaver: http://bit.ly/29W3RZW

Colors: Flora Bama, Magic Craw Swirl, Soft Pappi

•Netbait 4" Paca Slim: https://bit.ly/3QhEpRe

Colors: Tilapia Magic, Okeechobee Flare

CREATURE BAIT RIGGING...

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

Size: 4/0

Weight– Freedom Tackle Tungsten: https://bit.ly/3TY1qvu

Size: 1/4 oz

JIGS...

Bait– Dirty Jigs Pitchin Jig (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2amL3of

Color: The Go To, Magic Craw

Trailer– Reaction Innovations Sweet Beaver: http://bit.ly/29W3RZW

Colors: Magic Craw Swirl, Soft Pappi

Bait– MissileBaits Micro Jig (3/16 oz): https://bit.ly/3lWMKjO

Color: Dill Pickle, Sunfish IPA

Trailer– Netbait Paca Chunk (Tiny): http://bit.ly/2d8mIXx

Color: Magic Craw, Summer Craw

DROPSHOT WORMS...

•Big Bite Baits Smallie Smasher: http://bit.ly/2ZpCOCY

Color: Green Pump Org Blk Purp Prl

•MissileBaits BombShot: https://bit.ly/2YYBipr

Color: Goby Bite, Fishaliscious

•MissileBaits 6" Magic Worm: https://bit.ly/3T7dHgB

Color: Watermelon Violet, Blueback Secret

DROPSHOT RIGGING...

•Owner Mosquito Light: http://bit.ly/2zQVKx3

Size: 2 or 1

•Gamakatsu EWG Superline: http://bit.ly/2ac92XG

Size: 2/0

•Xzone Tungsten 1/4 oz Skinny Dropshot: https://bit.ly/40NDHjT

NED BAITS...

•Roboworm 3" Ned Worm: http://bit.ly/2j9F0Xy

Colors: Hologram Shad, Prism Shad

•Zman TRD Crawz: http://bit.ly/2U9vx6P

Colors: Mudbug, Canada Craw

•Zman TRD Bugz: http://bit.ly/2oiavEE

Color: The Deal, Canada Craw

MICRO TEXAS RIG COMPONENTS...

Weight– Reins Tungsten Slip Sinker: https://bit.ly/3Kx0Fqz

Size: 1/16 oz

Hook– Owner J Light: https://bit.ly/3HDg0SH

Size: 1

BAIT FINESSE COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Curado 6'10" Med Light: https://bit.ly/2gUWTft

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

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

CREATURE BAIT/JIG FISHING COMBO...

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

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

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

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

DROPSHOT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 7' Light: https://bit.ly/2osaj3q

Reel– Shimano Vanford 2500: https://bit.ly/2gu84t7

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

Leader– Sunline Super FC (6 lb): http://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