Free Rig Fishing For Bass! Tips And Tricks + Underwater Footage!!

Have you tried the "Free Rig" yet? This rig plays off the traditional Texas rig and will give your bait more freedom, allow for slower falls, and catches a ton of fish this time of year! If you haven't tried the Free Rig, this is the right time of year to experiment with it. It's a fish catcher and it's here to stay!

The Free Rig isn't new, but is continuing to gain popularity, especially as grass begins dying back in the Fall. This rig shines around hard cover and will produce long after bass have become leery of traditional presentations. The benefit of this rig is it allows your bait to fall very slowly, while still keeping great contact with the bottom.

Below you'll find links to Tim's favorite baits for free rigging, along with the gear he uses to fish them effectively. We've also included our favorite colors for each bait to help you get started. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

CREATURE BAITS...

•XZone Adrenaline Craw Jr (3.5"): https://bit.ly/3ebTO5h

Colors: Tilapia, Green Pumpkin Blk Flake

•Rapala Crush City Bronco Bug: https://bit.ly/4aUfkGv

Colors: Green Pumpkin Blue, Black Blue/Green Pumpkin

•OSP DoLive Beaver: https://bit.ly/3ECnepu

Colors: Green Pumpkin Pepper, Watermelon Pepper

SHAD PROFILES...

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

Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad, Baby Bass

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

Colors: Electric Shad, Albino

•GeeCrack Bellows Shad: https://bit.ly/3E4zVdl

Colors: Electric Shad, AJ's Juice

GILL PROFILES...

•GeeCrack Bellow Gill: https://bit.ly/3PUJgbL

Colors: TW Zapata Gill, Green Pumpkin Blue

•Deps 3.8" Bull Flat: https://bit.ly/3Ey9Jr6

Colors: TW Black Blue Green Pumpkin, Watermelon Blue

BAIT FINESSE CREATURE...

•Xzone Stealth Finesse Creature: https://bit.ly/3M0BXOU

Colors: Green Pumpkin/Black Blue

RIGGING COMPONENTS...

Bait Finesse Hook– BKK Basilisk Hook: https://bit.ly/3ZRtt1M

Size: 1/0

Light Wire Hook– Hayabusa Round Bend: https://bit.ly/3Zbo8Ty

Sizes: 2/0 for small profiles, 4/0 for large

Medium Wire Hook– Hayabusa HD Round Bend: https://bit.ly/3EzvYwE

Sizes: 2/0 for small profiles, 4/0 for large

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

Size: 3/0

Heavy Weight– Reins Heavy Tungsten: https://bit.ly/47iSN4V

Size: 1/2 oz

Light Weight– Zappu Pinfree Shot Tungsten: https://bit.ly/48750Kw

Size: 1/8 - 1/4 oz

TIM'S FAVORITE COMBO...

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

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

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

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

TIM'S HEAVY COVER COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 7'6" Heavy: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

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

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

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (20 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

BAIT FINESSE COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 6'8" Light: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

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

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

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

Our Favorite Bass Fishing Trick For Big Fish! ( That No One Ever Talks About )

This is the craziest CLEAR WATER bass fishing you're ever going to see! Watch as Matt applies saltwater tactics to freshwater bass fishing as he targets monster fish on shallow flats. He's using finesse baits and light line to hook monster bass one after another!

While this style of fishing may not apply to your lake, it's something you should try to experience once in your life. Watching big Smallmouth Bass, or any other species for that matter, hunt your bait across a shallow flat, is a remarkable experience. Listen to the details as Matt explains why it's happening and what he's doing to keep the fish biting.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and equipment Matt was using. He's included the exact sizes and colors for each lure, along with the specifics for each rod and reel combo. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

STEALTH INVADER...

•Xzone Stealth Invader: https://bit.ly/43OrFJx

Color: TouchDown, Bass Candy

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

Size: 1/8 oz

FINESSE TUBE...

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

Color: Juvenile Goby

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

Size: 1/4 oz

STEALTH INVADER COMBO...

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

Model: 7'5" Medium Light

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

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

FINESSE TUBE COMBO...

Rod– Megabass Destroyer P5 Flyssa: https://bit.ly/3RmuKdN

Model: 7'6" Light+

Reel– Shimano Stella 2500 HG: https://bit.ly/38LaK2u

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

APPAREL...

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

Lense Color: Grey

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

Color: Light Grey Digi Camo

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

•Aftco Rustic Trucker Hat: https://bit.ly/3WxrUFO

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

Top 5 Baits For September Bass Fishing!

These are the baits we trust to catch bass in September! Bass are transitioning to Fall patterns as water temperatures drop, and they're feeding heavily on baitfish. If you're not paying attention, the fish can disappear so its important that you rely on baits that can cover water quickly to locate fish.Throw these baits with confidence and you'll catch fish all month long!

September can be amazing fishing! When you get around schooling fish the bite is like nothing else! Topwater, crankbaits, swimbaits, they're all viable options. We spend very little time finesse fishing in September, instead leaning on fast moving, power fishing techniques to get consistent bites. The best part about September is that as you build patterns toward the end of the month, those patterns are likely to last all the way through the Fall and into the beginning of Winter.

Below you'll find links to the baits Tim discussed in the video. We've included our favorite sizes and colors for each lure so you can fish them with confidence. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

TOPWATER...

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

Colors: Hot Mess, Grey Ghost

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

Colors: Killer Gill, Nasty Shad

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

Colors: Full Metal, American Shad

CRANKBAIT...

Rapala DT 16: https://bit.ly/42ITxNr

Colors: Green Gizzard Shad, Helsinki Shad

•Damiki BTC 50: https://bit.ly/3OVb3Lc

Colors: Mossy Shad, Threadfin Flash

UNDERSPINS...

•Owner Flashy Swimmer: https://bit.ly/2e8O4Y7

Size: 5/0, 1/4 oz

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

Size: 3/16 oz

UNDERSPIN SWIMBAITS...

•Xzone 4.75" Swammer: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

•Crush City 3" Mayor: https://bit.ly/43Uhyli

Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Gizzard Shad

CHATTERBAIT...

•JackHammer Chatterbait: https://bit.ly/2popvj6

Size: 1/2 oz

Colors: Green Pumpkin Shad, Clear Water Shad

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

Colors: Electric Shad, Sexy Shad

SOFT JERKBAIT...

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

Colors: Albino, Electric Shad

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

Colors: Electric Shad, Baby Bass, Pro Blue Red Pearl

Hook– Gamakatsu Superline Wide Gap: https://bit.ly/2ac92XG

Size: 4/0

BUDGET 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– Sufix Advance (15 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

BUDGET FROG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano SLX A 7'2" Heavy: https://bit.ly/2L3wppO

Reel– Shimano SLX 150 XT (HG): https://bit.ly/2BRTYL8

Line– Power Pro Braid (50 lb): https://bit.ly/2aFg46b

BUDGET UNDERSPIN/SOFT JERKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick HMG 7'1" Medium Heavy XFast: https://bit.ly/3AyrAiW

Reel– Abu Garcia Revo X LP: https://bit.ly/3wZ12ph

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

Don't Make These Late Summer Mistakes! They'll Wreck Your Fall Fishing Too!

Mistakes happen, but these 3 can wreck your fishing! If you want to catch more fish as we enter the Summer to Fall transition, you need to avoid these mistakes at all costs! Luckily, we can show you what to watch out for, and how to turn this into one of your favorite times of year!

Late Summer can be a difficult time to fish. Most anglers react by slowing down and fishing places where they've been successful in the past. While that seems wise on the surface, it's the worst decision you can make! Instead, focus your time on new patterns, covering water, and fishing quickly. To be even more successful, focus your attention on the extremes of lure size by focusing on small presentations or big swimbaits.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits we use this time of year. We've even included some great budget rod and reel combos to help you fish these baits effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

UNDERSPIN...

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

Size: 1/4 oz

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

Colors: Albino Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

SWIM JIG...

•Dirty Jigs Compact Swim Jig: https://bit.ly/43OSFY1

Colors: Tactical Shad, Blue Glimmer

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

Colors: Gizzard Shad

CHATTERBAIT...

•ZMan Mini Max Chatterbait: https://bit.ly/3tqztzi

Colors: Gizzard Shad, Spot Remover

•Big Bite Bait 3.75" Swimon: https://bit.ly/2NkSdPV

Colors: Smoky Gold, Glow Silver

SPY BAIT…

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

Colors: Ghost Minnow, Green Smelt

GLIDE BAITS...

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

Colors: TW Cali Hitch, Lit Shad

•Spro Chad Shad: https://bit.ly/3AqivoQ

Colors: Threadfin Shad, Gizzard Shad

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

Colors: Gizzard Shad, Ghost Gizzard Shad

PITCHING JIGS...

•Dirty Jigs Pitchin Jig (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2amL3of

Colors: The Go To, Alabama Craw

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

Colors: Green Pumpkin Red, Tilapia Magic

•Dirty Jigs Compact Pitchin Jig (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2hAIyCV

Colors: The Go To, Canterbury Craw

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

Colors: Green Pumpkin Black, Bama Craw

BUDGET JIG COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Bass X 7'4" Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/3A5CFSU

Reel– Shimano SLX 70 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/3vPtYQ5

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

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

BUDGET UNDERSPIN COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Intenza 7' Medium: https://bit.ly/3O8zBye

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

Line– Seaguar InvizX (8 lb): https://bit.ly/2oVsG2Y

BUDGET GLIDE BAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano SLX A 7'3" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/3QbMjvs

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

Line– Power Pro Braid (50 lb): https://bit.ly/2aFg46b

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

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