Best Worms For Summer Bass Fishing! (Dropshot, Texas Rig, Carolina Rig, Shakey)

Big Summer Bass love big worms! Here's what you need to know! There are a ton of ways to present big worms and they all work! Texas Rigs, Carolina Rigs, Shakey Heads, and Dropshot are all great options this time of year. Worm fishing doesn't require specialized gear, you probably already own a rod that can do it, so what are you waiting for?!

Come along as we take an in depth look at the different styles of plastic worms and how to apply them to your bass fishing this Summer. From how to choose the right plastic worm for the job, to how to rig them, even details on color, this is what you need to know to start catching fish today. We know your local shop has dozens, if not hundreds of plastic worms. Let us simplify it for you!

Below you'll find links to our favorite worms and the gear we use to fish them. We've included color recommendations for each worm and favorite rigging options as well. The links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

STRAIGHT TAIL WORMS...

•Xzone Deception Worm: https://bit.ly/43YDE6x

Colors: Junebug, Dark Junebug, Plum

•Netbait Baitfuel T Mac: https://bit.ly/2jndwj9

Colors: Junebug, Bama Bug, Green Pumpkin

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

Colors: Watermelon Violet, Blueback Secret, Junebug Dream

•Yamamoto 10" Oki Worm: https://bit.ly/44XvFHu

Colors: Plum Candy, Junebug, Green Pumpkin Blue

SWIMMING WORM...

•Netbait Baitfuel Big Bopper: https://bit.ly/3SfpUhb

Colors: Bama Bug, Tilapia Magic

CURLY TAIL WORMS...

•Zoom Ol Monster: https://bit.ly/2adPtjs

Colors: JuneBug, Candy Bug, Plum Apple

•Netbait C Mac: https://bit.ly/43AETJ9

Colors: Junebug, Plum Apple

•Xzone Blitz Worm: https://bit.ly/422SaJA

Colors: Plum, Junebug

SHAKEY HEADS...

•Dirty Jigs Canterbury Shakey Head: https://bit.ly/2aFOs0V

Size: 3/16 oz

•Owner Magnum Shakey Head: https://bit.ly/2VlgJBA

Size: 1/2 oz, 8/0 Hook

TEXAS RIG COMPONENTS...

Hook– Owner Offset Shank Wide Gap Worm: https://bit.ly/3Cm7Jiq

Size: 5/0

Weight– VMC Tungsten Worm Weight: https://bit.ly/3Vo2dbo

Size: 3/8 - 1/2 oz

Stopper– VMC Sinker Stop: https://bit.ly/38XLQd4

CAROLINA RIG COMPONENTS...

Hook– Hayabusa Round Bend Heavy Duty: https://bit.ly/3EzvYwE

Size: 5/0

Swivel– Spro Power: https://bit.ly/2ay0p7d

Size: 5

Weight– Real Deal Tungsten Barrel: https://bit.ly/3XvR6yI

Size: 3/8 – 1 oz

Stopper– VMC Sinker Stop: https://bit.ly/38XLQd4

DROPSHOT COMPONENTS...

Hook– Owner Cover Shot HD: https://bit.ly/36Gunbf

Size: 2/0

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

Size: 1/4 oz

SHAKY HEAD COMBO...

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

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

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (40 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (12 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

CAROLINA RIG COMBO...

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

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

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

Leader– Sufix Advance (20 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

BUDGET DROPSHOT COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Bass X 6'10" ML XFast: https://bit.ly/2r69Sj6

Reel– Daiwa Fuego LT 2500D – XH: https://bit.ly/2yDmdtQ

Line– Sunline Super FC 8 lb: https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BUDGET WORM CASTING COMBO...

Rod– Cashion Element 7'3" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/48w69eC

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

Line– Seaguar InvizX (15 lb): https://bit.ly/2oVsG2Y

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

Bass Fishing Gear Review! The Best Rods, Reels, and Baits For Summer Bass Fishing!

These are the HOTTEST new baits and gear to hit the bass fishing scene this Summer! After countless hours of testing, we've found the best new gear of the year! We've got rods and reels from Megabass, Shimano, Daiwa, and Abu Garcia. We've got baits and hooks from Duo Realis, Great Lakes Finesse, Netbait, and Owner! We've even got tackle storage and functional apparel! Let's go!!

This buyer's guide is all about quality bass fishing gear! We've got a strong focus on finesse, though the Megabass Destroyer LT doesn't fit that mold. Whether you're looking for a new rod or reel, a bait that will get bit when others won't, or a better way to store tackle, we've got you covered! These review allow our inner tackle junkies to run wild, but they also offer a unique look into the constant refinements this industry is making to stay ahead of heavily pressured fish and changing conditions.

Below you'll find links to all of the gear in the video. We've listed it in the order it appears so it's easy for you to find, and included any rigging or upgrade components you need to fish them effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

THE SHIRT...

•Aftco Ocean Bound Hooded Sunshirt: https://bit.ly/3wANnor

•Aftco OceanBound Sunshirt: https://bit.ly/3IYMpoH

THE ROD...

•Megabass Destroyer TS Rods: https://bit.ly/3VLVwjQ

Favorite Models: 7'2" Poker, 7'11" Black Jack

THE REELS...

•Shimano Twin Power FE Reel: https://bit.ly/3df3hX5

Favorite Size: 3000

•Daiwa Tatula BF 70 BFS Reel: https://bit.ly/4b7UbYM

•Abu Garcia Zenon LTX BFS Reel: https://bit.ly/4aSBckW

TREBLE HOOKS AND SPLIT RINGS...

•Owner ST–26 Treble Hooks: https://bit.ly/3URHlrP

Main Sizes: 8, 10, 14

•Owner Hyperwire Split Ring: https://bit.ly/2v8ArBX

Size: 1

SPY BAIT...

•Duo Realis Spinbait 70 (1/4 oz): https://bit.ly/3QE27YK

Colors: Ghost Minnow, Komochi Wakasagi, River Bait

JERKBAIT...

•Megabass Shading X R 55: https://bit.ly/3xkMH6Y

Colors: HT Wakasagi, LZ Wakasagi, Kasumi Ito

SOFT BAITS...

•Great Lakes Finesse Juvy Craw: https://bit.ly/4aCo9UC

Colors: GP Purple Copper Flk, Motor Oil, Green Pump

•Netbait STH 2.5" Baitfuel Finesse Tube: https://bit.ly/3aU0oeU

Color: Juvenile Goby

STORAGE SOLUTIONS...

•Nomad Splash Bags: https://bit.ly/4b96xQx

Sizes: Small, Large

•Buzbe Hive 26 Modular Tote: https://bit.ly/3VKuJUZ

(This Size Shown In The Video)

•Buzbe Hive 13 Modular Tote: https://bit.ly/3zfiWVF

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

Power Fishing VS Finesse Fishing: Finding Bass In A New Lake!

Come along for an awesome day on the water! Matt, Tim, and JD are exploring a new lake and they're taking you along for the fun! Watch as they find two distinct patterns... one with a big swimbait, and the other with small finesse baits. Both options prove to be very effective as they cover water in search of quality bass in this new lake!

Breaking down new water can be overwhelming. It's hard to know where to start or what to throw. Today the guys came out with a plan; cover as much water as possible! With this approach in mind they tied on everything from a swimbait, to a chatterbait, to a spy bait. It didn't take long to start getting bit and before long, they'd developed a wide open pattern for catching quality largemouth!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear the guys used throughout the day. We included details on bait sizes and colors, hook upgrades, as well as the rod and reel combos they used to fish the baits effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

BIG SWIMBAIT...

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

Colors: White Back Shad, Pro Blue Chart, Borealis Shad

•Owner ST–56 Treble: https://bit.ly/2cVg7xW

Size: 2

SOFT JERKBAITS...

•Xzone Whiplash Shad: https://bit.ly/3IpMKQo

Colors: Baby Bass

•Zoom Super Fluke: https://bit.ly/2aqys0H

Colors: Tennessee Shad

•Owner Jungle Wide Gap: https://bit.ly/2sBsR1Z

Size: 3/0

SPY BAITS...

•Duo Realis Spinbait 80: https://bit.ly/3QE27YK

Color: Shiner, Wakasagi

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

Color: Herring Pink

CHATTERBAIT...

•ZMan 1/2 oz Elite Evo Chatterbait: https://bit.ly/3OAGB8y

Color: Green Pumpkin

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

Colors: TW Sunfish Magic

MATT'S MAGDRAFT COMBO...

Rod– Megabass P5 Destroyer Mark 56: https://bit.ly/3wHoXpD

Model: 7'6" Heavy Med Fast

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

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (50 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Sufix Advance (20 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

MATT'S SPY BAIT COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis GLX 891: https://bit.ly/49kagJX

Model: 7'5" Medium Light

Reel– Shimano Exsence A 3000: https://bit.ly/2iMtscV

Line– Seaguar Invizx (6 lb): https://bit.ly/2oVsG2Y

TIM'S FINESSE COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick World Class: https://bit.ly/4bX4gZK

Model: 7'6" Medium Light Extra Fast

Reel– Shimano Stella FK 3000: https://bit.ly/38LaK2u

Line– Sunline Super FC (6 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

Tricks For Targeting Offshore Bass In Early Summer!

We're about to catch a GIANT Bass while fishing offshore! After the spawn a lot of bass move to offshore structures for the Summer. Targeting these fish can be overwhelming if you've never seen how to do it. We're here to teach you how they position, why they're there, and what to use to catch them. It may be difficult to fish without the visual cues at first, but we'll show you how to do it!

Many anglers prefer the comfort of fishing near shore. And while we don't blame them, we highly recommend you spend a little time away from the bank this year. There are a lot of giant bass to be caught, and you can do it with several very simple lures and presentations. Today Matt catches the majority of his fish on a shakey head worm, but the GIANT commits to the wobble head creature bait. It's really common to catch your kicker for the day this way, and highlights why we use swinging jig heads for Summer bass!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits Matt used throughout the day. We've included the exact rods and reels as well, along with specifics on head sizes, worm colors, etc. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

WOBBLE HEAD JIG...

•Xzone Adrenaline Craw: https://bit.ly/3ebTO5h

Color: Junebug

•Dirty Jigs Pivot Point Football Jig: https://bit.ly/2jOY1Ns

Size: 3/4 oz, 5/0 Hook

FULL SIZE SHAKEY HEAD...

•Netbait Baitfuel T Mac Worm: https://bit.ly/2jndwj9

Color: Junebug

•Dirty Jigs Stand Up Finesse Head: https://bit.ly/3fUYNby

Size: 1/4 oz

FINESSE SHAKEY HEAD...

•Xzone Deception Worm: https://bit.ly/43YDE6x

Color: Junebug, TW Dark Junebug

•MissileBaits Warlock Shakey Head: https://bit.ly/4bg8DyC

Size: 3/16 oz

SCROUNGER AND MID STROLLING BAITS...

•Hog Farmer 5.5 Spunk Shad: https://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Color: Electric Shad

Scrounger– Davis Baits Shaky Fish: https://bit.ly/3AT3lYv

Size: 1/2 oz

Strolling– Owner Range Roller: https://bit.ly/42cqaUR

Size: 3/16 oz

SWIMBAIT...

•Bucca's 5" Bacca Burrito: https://bit.ly/3p5SkiW

Color: Tactical Gizzard Shad

MAPPING SOFTWARE...

•Humminbird Lakemaster VX Premium Mapping: https://bit.ly/3z2RFmK

*Select Your Region From The List*

SPINNING SHAKEY COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis GLX 892S JWR: https://bit.ly/49kagJX

Model: 7'5" Medium

Reel– Shimano Vanford 3000: https://bit.ly/2gu84t7

Line– Sufix 832 Sunrise Braid (15 lb): https://bit.ly/3vbtuDw

Leader– Seaguar Blue Label (10 lb): https://bit.ly/48EP2Hz

CASTING SHAKEY COMBO...

Rod– Megabass P5 Destroyer X Bites: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

Model: 7'2" Heavy

Reel– Shimano Aldebaran MGL 50 (HG): https://bit.ly/2fdX1Uy

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

Leader– Seaguar Blue Label (12 lb): https://bit.ly/48EP2Hz

WOBBLE HEAD COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Legend Xtreme 7'4" Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/2wlJQLu

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

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (50 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Sufix Advance Mono (20 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