Winter Jig Fishing! ( How We Actually Do It )

It's time to show you all the tricks! Come along for an awesome day on the water! We're exploring a highland reservoir and it turns out the jig bite is wide open! Matt is catching big smallmouth and largemouth on a text book Winter pattern and even mixes a few in on other techniques.

Winter bass fishing and jig fishing go hand in hand. If you haven't built confidence in a jig yet, this video will help you do it. You can watch exactly how Matt works his jigs and hear the mindset behind every decision he makes. From color selection, to retrieve, to the gear he uses, he lays it all out while sticking fish!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and equipment he used throughout the day. From colors to size, no details are left out. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

CRANKBAIT...

•River2Sea Tactical DD 75: https://bit.ly/37dclbX

Color: Green Pumpkin Craw

Hook Upgrade: Owner ST-35: https://bit.ly/2g8uCMj

Size: 2

FOOTBALL JIGS...

Jig– Dirty Jigs Finesse Football: https://bit.ly/2d2apsm

Sizes: 1/2 oz, 5/8 oz

Colors: Alabama Craw, Canterbury Craw

Trailer– Yamamoto 5" Double Tail Grub: https://bit.ly/2db9w1p

Color: Green Pumpkin Purple and Copper

BOTTOM STROLLING...

Head– Dirty Jigs Guppy: https://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

Size: 1/4 oz, 3/0 Hook

Bait– Raid Japan Fish Roller Jerk Minnow: https://bit.ly/3GMrpAg

Size: 4"

1/2 OZ FOOTBALL JIG COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis NRX+ 844C MBR (7' Heavy): https://bit.ly/2SuZG15

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

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

Leader– Maxima Ultragreen 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

5/8 OZ FOOTBALL JIG COMBO...

Rod– Megabass Orochi XX 7'5" Medium Med Fast: https://bit.ly/2OSVNwH

Model: EMTF (Extreme Mission Type F)

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

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

Leader– Maxima Ultragreen 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

SPEED CRANKING COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis IMX Pro 906 CBR: http://bit.ly/2og0BmK

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

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

STROLLING COMBO...

Rod– Daiwa STEEZ AGS 7'6" MLL: https://bit.ly/44wVwFk

Reel– Daiwa Certate LT 2500: https://bit.ly/35Kclij

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Sunline Super FC (12 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

Cold Weather Fishing Tips! (Christmas Bass Fishing)

Come along with Matt and Tim for some Christmas Bass Fishing! The guys are headed out on the water and they're bringing you along for the fun! Watch as they build a pattern together, adapt to changing conditions, and catch fish in a variety of situations. From power fishing to finesse, these guys are doing what it takes to put fish in the boat!

Winter bass fishing brings a lot of challenges. Where they're fishing there are water draw downs, cold temperatures, and current fluctuations, just to name a few. Watch how the guys use different baits at different times to get fish to bite. Pay close attention as they explain the locations where they target the fish as well. Your lake may look completely different than theirs but bass will always sit in the same likely locations in Winter, regardless of the specific lake.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear the guys were using. They've included their favorite colors, sizes, and modifications, where applicable. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

MID STROLLING BAIT...

•Hog Farmer 3.5" Spunk Shad: https://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Color: Blue Gizzard

•Dirty Jigs Guppy Head: https://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

Size: 1/4 oz, 3/0 Hook

GLIDE BAIT...

•Baitsanity Chimera Shad: https://bit.ly/44XiYvW

Color: Gizzard Shad

ALABAMA RIG...

Rig– Hog Farmer Tactical MINI Flex Bladed: https://bit.ly/3uwY6Md

Heads– Matt Allen Swimbait (1/8 oz): http://bit.ly/29RrTYN

Baits– Keitech 3.8" Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Color: Smokin Shad

Dummy Baits– Damiki 3" Armor Shad: https://bit.ly/2KtPDAT

BLADE BAIT...

•Damiki Vault (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2rnO7e2

Color: Black Holo

MID STROLLING COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 6'8" Medium: https://bit.ly/2osaj3q

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

Line– Sufix 832 (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Sunline Super FC (8 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

ALABAMA RIG COMBO...

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

Reel– Shimano Metanium DC (HG): https://bit.ly/2qrSZvs

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

Leader– Sunline Super FC (18 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BLADE BAIT COMBO...

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

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

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

Leader– Maxima Ultragreen (12 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

5 Finesse Tricks For Cold Winter Fishing!

These finesse tricks can save your day! If you're struggling to get bit, don't be stubborn. Finesse can turn a tough day around, especially if you're faced with poor weather conditions. Tim has a few key finesse baits he turns to when the going gets tough and today he's giving you the details.

When it's working, there's nothing better than power fishing in Winter. Unfortunately, it's not always working. When that happens, it's time to finesse. Tim reaches for a handful of rods when the going gets tough and he's very specific about each option. From his football jig to his ned rig, there are subtle nuances that Tim believes give him an upper hand.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear discussed in the video. We've also links some of our favorite budget friendly rod and reel combos for these techniques. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

FOOTBALL JIGS...

Jig– Dirty Jigs 5/8 oz Finesse Football Jig: https://bit.ly/2d2apsm

Color: Supermatt Brown, The Go To

Trailer– Yamamoto 5" Double Tail: https://bit.ly/2db9w1p

Colors: Green Pumpkin Black, Cinnamon Black Purple

Jig– Yamamoto 5" Hula Grub: https://bit.ly/2d7SpgG

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Green Pumpkin Purple Copper

Hook– Dobyns Football Head: https://bit.ly/3H8KY44

Sizes: 3/8 - 1/2 oz

Jig– MissileBaits Ike's Micro Football: https://bit.ly/3osY6wA

Colors: Green Pumpkin, PB&J

Trailer– Zman TRD Bugz: https://bit.ly/2oiavEE

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Canada Craw

NED RIG JIGHEAD...

•Finesse Football Neds Jig Head: https://bit.ly/3zYoUZ6

Size: 1/8 oz

NED WORMS...

•Zman SCENTED Finesse TRD: https://bit.ly/3RaJGMH

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Canada Craw, Green Pumpkin Goby

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

Colors: TW Black Blue Pumpkin, MMIII

•Yamamoto 3" Ned Floater: https://bit.ly/3BIjwL2

Colors: Electric Shad, Green Pump Watermelon Lam

•XZone Ned Zone: https://bit.ly/2mRiYhF

Colors: 309, Natural Goby, Violet Secret

DROPSHOT WORMS...

•Netbait Crush 3" Worm: https://bit.ly/3Q3mmyz

Colors: Dark Smelt, Bang, Green Pumpkin

•Big Bite Baits Smallie Smasher: https://bit.ly/3xEADuo

Size: 3.5"

Colors: Bully, Smashed Goby, Smoke Black Purple

•Reins Bubbling Shaker: https://bit.ly/3OMsKMs

Size: 3.5 - 4"

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Natural Pro Blue

MID STROLLING

•Dirty Jigs Guppy Head: https://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

Sizes: 1/4 oz

MID STROLLING BAITS...

•Hog Farmer 3.5" Spunk Shad: https://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Colors: Electric Shad, Ghost Minnow

•Damiki Armor Shad: https://bit.ly/2VQ7g6o

Size: 2.5 - 3"

•Yamamoto Scope Shad: https://bit.ly/3MVUjBH

Colors: Natural Shad, Sexy Shad

DAMIKI RIG...

•Damiki Rig Jighead: https://bit.ly/2tg1ajm

Size: 1/8 - 3/8

•Damiki Armor Shad: https://bit.ly/2VQ7g6o

Size: 2.5 - 3"

BUDGET FINESSE JIG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano SLX 6'10" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2mGp1Vc

Reel– Shimano SLX 70 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/3gIUCgJ

Line– Sunline Super FC (14 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BUDGET DROPSHOT COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Bass X 6'10" Med Light X Fast: https://bit.ly/3xi0ren

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

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

BUDGET MID STROLLING COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Intenza 7' Medium X Fast: https://bit.ly/3xi0ren

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

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (15 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Sunline Super FC 8 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! It's all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here...

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

3 Fishing Tricks To Catch Winter Bass! ( On The Water )

Winter fishing is easy! If you know where to look and what to throw, catching bass in Winter is really simple! Come along for a day on the water as Matt shows how to pattern and catch Winter bass including the big ones!

As water temperatures drop, bass become very predictable. They move to likely locations, make minimal movements after that, and feed during short bite windows. Once you understand where these locations are and what baits can trigger a feed response, the work is done. This mindset can change your Winter fishing experience forever!

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

THE GLIDE BAIT...

•River2Sea S Waver 168: https://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh

Color: Cali Hitch

MID STROLLING BAIT...

•Hog Farmer 3.5" Spunk Shad: https://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Color: Blue Gizzard

•Dirty Jigs Guppy Head: https://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

Size: 1/4 oz, 3/0 Hook

BLADE BAIT…

•Damiki Vault (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2rnO7e2

Color: Black Holo

CRANKBAIT...

•River2Sea Tactical DD 75: https://bit.ly/37dclbX

Color: True Shad

S WAVER 168 COMBO...

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

Model: 7'5" Medium Heavy Fast

Reel– Shimano Curado M (HG): https://bit.ly/2acRpsK

Line– Sufix 131 Braid (50 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF

Leader– Sunline Saltimate (20 lb): https://bit.ly/2O4UElB

MID STROLLING COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 6'8" Medium: https://bit.ly/2osaj3q

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

Line– Sufix 832 (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Sunline Super FC (8 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BLADE BAIT COMBO...

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

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

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

Leader– Maxima Ultragreen (12 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