Drop Shot Tips For Hot Summer Bass! (And The Mistakes To Avoid)

This isn't Grandpa's finesse dropshot fishing! Flipping, Pitching, and yes, small profiles and finesse too! The dropshot is more versatile than most angler's realize. If you're only nose hooking finesse worms, you're missing a lot of amazing dropshot opportunities this Summer!

In today's video Tim is uncovering some of the biggest mistakes that anglers make when dropshot fishing. From hook and line positioning, to how you work the baits, to how fish are positioning around structure, this information is gold! The dropshot is far more versatile than we give it credit for and today Tim is showing us how it's done.

Below you'll find links to all his favorite baits, hooks, weights, and accessories. We've also included links to his personal favorite dropshot rods and reels. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

DROPSHOT HOOKS...

•Owner Mosquito Light Hook: https://bit.ly/2zQVKx3

Size: 2

•BKK DSS Worm Hook: https://bit.ly/41YruKp

Size: 1

•Owner Cover Shot: https://bit.ly/2ISr7bR

Size: 1/0 – 2/0

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

Size: 1/0 – 3/0

DROPSHOT WEIGHTS...

Tie On– Xzone Tungsten Tie On Skinny Weight: https://bit.ly/4c86nt6

Size: 3/16 – 1/4 oz

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

Size: 3/16 – 1/4 oz

STORAGE BOX...

•Spro Terminal Box: https://bit.ly/3L9Y03F

Size: Medium and Large

NOSE HOOK WORMS...

•Missile Baits BombShot: https://bit.ly/2YYBipr

Colors: Fishaliscious, Green Pumpkin

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

Colors: Watermelon Seed, Kito Kito Shad, Bluegill

•Xzone Finesse Slammer: https://bit.ly/2TJt7L8

Colors: Electric Shad, Minnow Magic, Green Pumpkin Blue

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

Colors: Smoke Black Purple, Smashed Goby

•Berkley Flat Worm: https://bit.ly/3lAAorL

Colors: Smallmouth Secret, Green Pumpkin

STRAIGHT TAIL WORMS...

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

Colors: Blueback Secret, Junebug Dream, MissileMorning

•Netbait STH Finesse Worm: https://bit.ly/43iBmzX

Colors: Junebug, Tilapia Magic

•Reins 5" Bubbling Shaker: https://bit.ly/3OMsKMs

Colors: Watermelon Red Flake, Bluegill

TIM'S DROPSHOT SPINNING COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis NRX+ 822 DSR: https://bit.ly/2RB0oJP

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

Line– Sufix 131 Braid (10 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF

Leader– Sunline Super FC (6 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

TIM'S DROPSHOT BAITCAST COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Legend Elite 6'10" Medium XFast: https://bit.ly/2z2qdHc

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

Line– Power Pro maxcuatro (20 lb): https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

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

MID PRICED DROPSHOT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 6'10" Medium XFast: https://bit.ly/2osaj3q

Model: 6'10" Medium Solid Tip

Reel– Shimano Vanford C3000 XG: https://bit.ly/3WAPNO1

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

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (6 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

BUDGET SPINNING 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

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

Summer Bass Fishing: Crankbait VS Underspin!

Come along for an amazing day of Summer Bass Fishing! Matt finds multiple schools of fish with crankbaits and underspins, then hooks an absolute GIANT that tests the limits of an ultralight BFS rod! From Bait Finesse to deep diving crankbaits, this is a great day on the water!

This time of year there are so many great ways to catch bass. If you look at the front deck of Matt's boat, you'll notice he starts out with 12 different rods so he can adapt to changing conditions. However, it doesn't take long to realize the underspin swimbait and deep diving crankbaits will be the main fish catchers all day long.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear Matt used throughout the day. We've included the exact colors, sizes, hook upgrades for the baits, and even the apparel he used to hide from the blistering sun. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

AFTCO APPAREL...

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

•Aftco SolPro Glove: https://bit.ly/2X38BWs

•Aftco Bass Sun Mask: https://bit.ly/2JcA8xi

•Aftco Deck Sandal: https://bit.ly/4bczxa7

UNDERSPINS...

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

Sizes: 1/4 oz, 1/8 oz

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

Color: Albino

•Xzone 2.75" Swammer: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Color: Tennessee Shad

CRANKBAITS...

•Azuma Z Boss 22 Crankbait: https://bit.ly/2poLKUC

Color: Grand Shad

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

Color: Metallic Shad

SHAKEY HEAD WORM...

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

Color: Plum

•Missile Baits Warlock Head: https://bit.ly/4bg8DyC

Size: 1/4 oz

TOPWATER...

•Duo Realis Pencil 100: https://bit.ly/3RyEZgz

Color: Ghost Minnow

COMPACT JIG...

•Dirty Jigs Compact Pitchin Jig: https://bit.ly/2hAIyCV

Color: Canterbury Craw

•Xzone 3.25" Muscle Back Craw: https://bit.ly/43DZXOQ

Color: Green Pumpkin Black

HIGH END UNDERSPIN SPINNING COMBO...

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

Model: 7'5" Medium

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

Line– Sufix 832 Sunrise Braid (10 lb): https://bit.ly/3vbtuDw

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (8 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

CASHION ULTRALIGHT BFS COMBO...

Rod– Cashion Icon 6'8" Ultralight: https://bit.ly/4aurFAO

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

Line– Sufix 832 Sunrise Braid (10 lb): https://bit.ly/3vbtuDw

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (8 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

ABU GARCIA BFS COMBO...

Rod– Abu Garcia Zenon BFS 7'1" ML: https://bit.ly/49WVp8U

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

Line– Daiwa Hidden FC (7 lb): https://bit.ly/3ILKXH0

DEEP CRANKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis IMX PRO 968 CBR: https://bit.ly/2og0BmK

Model: 8' Heavy Crankbait

Reel– Shimano Tranx 200 A (HG): https://bit.ly/2Tv0yCy

Line– Sunline FC (15 lb): https://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

ICAST Gear Review: Best New Rods And Reels Of 2024!

Come check out our favorite new rods and reels from ICAST 2024! From casting reels to spinning reels, bait finesse to power fishing, the show was packed with awesome new gear! It didn't take us long to wade through the noise and find the gems from the show. You've got to check these out!

This year's ICAST event was packed with awesome new gear! So much so that we've had to break this gear review into multiple videos! Today we're covering rods and reels from budget friendly offerings, to enthusiast tackle. If you missed the show and want to know what the real gems were, we've got you covered!

Below you'll find links to the rods and reels discussed in the video. We've included all our favorite reel speeds and rod models to help you find the best options for you. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

If you missed yesterday's bait segment, you missed out, see it here:

•Bait And Tackle Review: https://youtu.be/i7ktZDzKdJI

SPINNING REEL...

•Shimano Vanford FA: https://bit.ly/3WAPNO1

Favorite Sizes: 2500, 3000

CASTING REELS...

•Shimano SLX XT: https://bit.ly/3YgnWE8

Favorite Speed: 7:1 (HG)

•Daiwa Tatula SV TW 150: https://bit.ly/3yiO3zJ

Favorite Speed: 7.3:1 (H)

•Abu Garcia Revo X BFS: https://bit.ly/4flqwi3

•Seviin GSC 150: https://bit.ly/3WptV6W

Favorite Speed: 7.3:1

SHIMANO RODS...

•Shimano Poison Adrena Spinning: https://bit.ly/4c0fQmq

Favorite Models: 6'10" Medium+

•Shimano Poison Adrena Casting: https://bit.ly/4cVIwOI

Favorite Models: 6'10" Medium, 7' Medium Heavy Fast

JDM Models: 7'4" Heavy Regular, 7'2" Heavy Fast

•Shimano Poison Adrena BFS: https://bit.ly/3WE4yQ3

Favorite Model: 6'10" Light

CASHION RODS...

•Cashion 6'8" Ultralight TW Exclusive: https://bit.ly/4aurFAO

•Cashion Icon BF Series: https://bit.ly/3mLIIes

New Models: 7'2" Medium Light, 7'6" Light

ST. CROIX RODS...

•St. Croix Black Bass Casting Rods: https://bit.ly/4cX7VHL

Models: 7'4" Heavy Fast, 7'2" MHM, 7'3" MH Fast

•St. Croix Black Bass Spinning Rods: https://bit.ly/4diwkqT

Models: 6'8" Medium X Fast, 7'3" Medium Light XFast

DAIWA RODS...

•Daiwa Tatula XT Bait Finesse: https://bit.ly/3LFqEeH

Model: 6'5" Light Fast

•Daiwa Ardito Jitte Travel Rod: https://bit.ly/4dmTsVn

Model: 6'7" Medium Regular

•Daiwa Presso Trout Rod: (Not Yet Available For Pre Order)

Model: 5'10" Ultralight Casting

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

ICAST GEAR REVIEW: The Best Baits, Lures, And Tackle of 2024!

Here are the "best of the best" from ICAST 2024! These baits, lures, and terminal tackle, stole the show! From Bait Finesse to big swimbaits, there was a ton of of exciting new gear to check out! Let's take a look!

It's easy to be overwhelmed by all the new gear at ICAST. It's hard to tell what's a ripoff, what's a scam, and what will change your fishing. Instead of risking your hard earned money on mystery baits, let us cut through the hype and show you the real stand outs from the show.

This ICAST was awesome! There were so many awesome new products on display that we had to break this gear review into multiple segments. Don't forget to check back tomorrow from the "rod and reel" segment! Below, You'll find links to all the baits and equipment in today's video, listed in the order they appeared. We've even included our favorite sizes and colors where applicable. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each.

TERMINAL TACKLE...

•Dirty Jigs Tungsten Guppy HD: https://bit.ly/3WCfvSn

Favorite Size: 1/8 oz, 1/4 oz

•Hayabusa D Striker Type Hover Hook: https://bit.ly/3Spg5QM

Favorite Size: 1

•BKK OCD Tackle Storage System (Fully Loaded): https://bit.ly/46ph2OI

•BKK OCD Tackle Storage System (Empty): https://bit.ly/3WPgLln

•BKK OCD Armor Point Hook Boxes (Empty): https://bit.ly/3Yl2TQN

TOPWATER...

•Jackall Riser Bait: https://bit.ly/2uxwC9Q

New Colors: Chrome, Classical Japan Bait

•Bill Lewis Zig Zag: https://bit.ly/3SNz343

Colors: Sneaky Shad, Chrome Black Back

•Rapala PXR Jowler: https://bit.ly/3A3HDVs

Colors: Okie Bone, Broken Bone

•Snagproof Zoo Wake: https://bit.ly/4d3eCIf

Colors: Crappie, Dark Gill, Gizzard Shad

HARD BAITS...

•Baitsanity Explorer Jerkbait: https://bit.ly/3WtRD2a

Colors: Summer Shad, Wakasagi, Bluegill

•Duo Realis Spinbait HeartBee: https://bit.ly/3WCAkNA

Colors: LG Wakasagi, HM Oikawa

•Nichols Duh Spoon (1 3/4 oz): https://bit.ly/4cSEVki

Colors: UV Sierra, UV Morning Dawn

•Nichols Duh Humpback Spoon (1 1/4 oz): https://bit.ly/3y5Uoyu

Colors: UV Sierra, UV Morning Dawn

•Jackall Counter Back Spoon: https://bit.ly/3ymOngI

Colors: Kyoya Wakasagi, Stealth Smoke Shad, Bluegill

•ZMan Tungsten Elite Evo Chatterbait: https://bit.ly/3YkW2Hd

Colors: Black Blue, Glitter Bomb

SWIMBAITS...

•Savage Gear Soft Shine Glide: https://bit.ly/3WE2eIP

Colors: Gizzard Shad, Hitch

•ZMan Shadtron LT: https://bit.ly/46oXNoG

Colors: Threadfin Shad, Glimmer Shad

MINNOW BAITS...

•ZMan Graph Shadz: https://bit.ly/3Spu6xP

Colors: Electric Shad, Bad Shad, Smelt

•Rapala Crush City Mooch Minnow: https://bit.ly/3Yn4NR6

Colors: Gizzard Shad, Electric Shad, Shad

•Great Lakes Finesse Hover Minnow: https://bit.ly/3YkWsgL

Colors: Gizzard Shad, Iridescent, Pro Grape

•Great Lakes Finesse Sneaky Swimbait Head: https://bit.ly/46piwbK

Colors: The OG, Matte Black

•Great Lakes Finesse Hanging Jig Head: https://bit.ly/3yf7fOI

Colors: The OG, Matte Black

•Zman DropKickerz: https://bit.ly/3WFi4mA

Colors: Electric Shad, Bad Shad, Smelt

SOFT BAITS...

•Reins Umbrella Wire: https://bit.ly/3zXx9ai

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Ebismo Green Pump Red

•MissileBaits Micro DBomb: https://bit.ly/4diuUwv

Colors: Alabama Bream, Super Bug

•Yamamoto 2.5" Covert Craw: https://bit.ly/4dgmxBK

Colors: Blue Craw, Green Pumpkin Black Flake

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