Bait Finesse Fishing For Early Fall Bass! These Finesse Tricks Really Work!!

Check this out! These TINY baits catch bass all through the Early Fall Transition! If you're tired of struggling and you want to try something different, come along on Matt's boat and watch how easy it is to downsize your presentation to catch more fish, and have more fun!

Whether you're struggling through the Fall transition, you can tell your bass are targeting small baitfish, or you live on a lake that doesn't have many big fish, whatever the reason; bait finesse is the solution! Quit fighting the trend, tie on a small bait, and give it a shot. There's a reason Matt puts the big baits down and picks up these small profiles in the Fall.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits Matt fished throughout the day. We've included the exact colors, as well as the rods and reels he used to catch fish. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.


KARASHI...

•Megabass Karashi: https://bit.ly/3LwMGS7

Colors: HT Ito Wakasagi KS


WALKING BAIT...

•Megabass Dog X Jr Coayu BFS: https://bit.ly/475zcoD

Colors: Bahama Milk Pearl


SPINBAIT...

•Duo Realis Heartbee 75SS: https://bit.ly/3WCAkNA

Colors: HM Oikawa, LG Wakasagi


CRANKBAIT...

•Megabass Griffin MR–X BFS: https://bit.ly/47of55j

Colors: Mat Shad, GP Kawamatsu


SWIMBAIT...

•Shimano BT Bait 99F: https://bit.ly/3YruSyo

Colors: Ghost Smelt, Gizzard Shad


JERKBAIT...

•Megabass Shading X R62: https://bit.ly/3LTQUlD

Colors: LZ Wakasagi


UNDERSPIN...

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

Size: 1/8 oz


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

Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl


KARASHI COMBO...

Rod– Cashion Icon 7' Light: https://bit.ly/3mLIIes

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

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


TOPWATER COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Curado 6'8" Light: https://bit.ly/2gUWTft

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

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


HEARTBEE COMBO...

Rod– Abu Garcia Zenon 7'1" Med Light Mod: https://bit.ly/49WVp8U

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

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


UNDERSPIN COMBO...

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

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

Leader– Power Pro Super Slick V2 (10 lb) Braid: https://bit.ly/3vSwa6Z

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


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

Where Do Bass Go During The Fall Transition? (And How To Catch Them)

Fall is coming! If your fish are starting to disappear and you don't know why, you're not alone! As the nights get cooler the bass fishing changes instantly! Bass transition toward their Fall patterns and many anglers are left wondering what happened. We're here to help!

The Fall Transition comes much earlier than most anglers realize. It's not a slow progression either, in most situations, bass will begin their movements overnight. One day you're on an awesome topwater bite, the next you can't find a fish. When this happens it's time to step back and look at what is motivating these fish to move. Whether you're targeting shallow bass or deep, the bass' next movement is motivated by the baitfish's location. As the bait begins to gather, so will the bass

If your fish are out deep, expect them to begin gathering on the best structures. Expect to find them on corners of creek channel bends, along long tapering points that break to deep water, and later you can expect them to transition toward the backs of deep coves. Shallow fish will abandon the scattered weeds in favor of thick weed clumps and hard structure. As the seasons progress these fish will begin bunching up along ambush points and pockets.

Below is a breakdown of the gear we recommend using during this season. We've included rigging components where applicable and even included our favorite colors for each technique. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.


DEEP CRANKS...

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

Colors: Mirrored Minnow, Summer Minnow, DD Minnow


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

Colors: Green Gizzard Shad, Helsinki Shad


SPOONS...

•Nichols Flutter Spoon: https://bit.ly/2ICAGKL

Colors: Purple Threadfin, Shattered Grass Silver Scale


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

Colors: UV Sierra, UV Morning Dawn


SPY BAITS...

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

Sizes: 70, 80

Colors: Ghost Minnow, River Bait, AM Edge


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

Colors: Herring Pink, Matte Shad, Ayu


SURFACE SWIMBAIT...

•Spro Sashimmy Swimmer: https://bit.ly/4cVPFgT

Colors: Natural Herring, Chrome Olive


TOPWATER...

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

Colors: Full Metal, American Shad


•Megabass Giant Dog X: https://bit.ly/2yU84eE

Colors: Sexy French Pearl, Sexy Shad, Wagin Hasu 2


•Jackall Kaera: https://bit.ly/2Fz6SA3

Colors: Glitter Hasu, Glitter BlueGill


•Spro Bronzeye 65 Frog: https://bit.ly/2sz9Qje

Color: Navy Seal, Ayu Flash, Killer Gill


•Whopper Plopper 110: https://bit.ly/2bsPbQV

Colors: Bone, Loon


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


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...

•Keitech 4.8" Fat Swing Impact: https://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl


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

Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Sexy Shad


SOFT JERKBAITS...

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

Colors: Albino, Electric Shad


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

Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl


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

Size: 4/0


SQUAREBILLS...

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

Colors: Mossy Shad, Ghost Minnow


•Spro Fat John 50: https://bit.ly/2V03giW

Colors: Honey Shad, Matte Shad


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! New Rods, BFS Baits, Bait Designs, and Swimbaits!

These new rods and baits are incredible!! From XZone's new bait finesse line, to the new Bucca Trick Shad swimbait, to some incredible strolling options from Hog Farmer, Netbait, and Owner, these are the best product launches we've ever seen this time of year!

Come along as Matt takes a deep dive into all of this awesome new gear! We work tirelessly to test all the new gear that comes to market so you don't have to. Whether you're looking for a new rod, new storage solutions, or just want to keep up with the current bait trends in bass fishing, you can rely on us to find the best of the best!

Below you'll find links to the gear Matt discussed in the video. We've included our favorite sizes and colors where relevant to help you make the most informed choices when shopping for new tackle. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.


NEW RODS...

•Shimano Expride B Casting Rod: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Model: 7'4" Heavy Moderate


•Shimano Expride B Spinning Rods: https://bit.ly/2osaj3q

Models: 6'10" MH Extra Fast, 6'10" M Extra Fast


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

Model: 6'10" Medium + Extra Fast


XZONE STEALTH FINESSE SERIES...

•XZone Stealth Finesse Craw: https://bit.ly/4ckYPmX

Colors: Big Limit, Green Pumpkin Blue Flake


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

Colors: Grass Craw, Black Blue Flake/Green Pumpkin


•Xzone Stealth Finesse Minnow: https://bit.ly/3yAOQfo

Colors: Moon Dust, Pro Blue Red Pearl


•Xzone 2.25" Stealth Finesse Tube: https://bit.ly/3yEr6aj

Colors: Great Lakes Sand, Green Pumpkin Blue


•Xzone Stealth Finesse Tube Head: https://bit.ly/3WY18YM

Favorite Sizes: 3/16 oz, 1/4 oz


HOG FARMER BAITS...

•Hog Farmer 3" Spunk Shad: https://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Colors: Electric Shad, Ghost Minnow


•Hog Farmer 4" Stroll Shad: https://bit.ly/3ALs7OI

Colors: Ghost Minnow, Electric Shad, Blue Gizzard


JIGHEADS...

•Owner Round XL: Available Soon

Sizes: 8 Gram, 10 Gram


NETBAIT MINNOW...

•Netbait Baitfuel EKO Shad: https://bit.ly/3YFm3Rq

Colors: Real Shad, Green Shad, Electric Shad


GLIDE BAIT...

•Bucca Brand 6" Trick Shad: Available Soon

Colors: Threadfintastic, Gizzard Magic


LINE STORAGE...

•Seaguar Line And Leader Management Bags: https://bit.ly/3yb17XZ

Sizes...

•3x3 (Small leader spools)

•4x4 (Standard Spools)

•7X4 (Standard Spools)


•Seaguar Bulk Line Management Bag: https://bit.ly/4c6mlny


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

Early Fall Topwater Tips! (How To Choose The Right Bait For The Conditions)

Come along for an EPIC evening of Topwater Fishing! The guys are catching BIG Largemouth and Smallmouth on topwater and swimbaits! In the midst of the catching, Tim gives some great tips about how to choose the right topwater for the conditions, and how he knows when to switch between them.

Big fish on topwater is the pinnacle of bass fishing! Evenings like this make memories that last a lifetime. If you haven't experienced fishing like this, it might be time to up your topwater game. From the Shower Blows, to the Giant Dog X, every bait has its place. It's all about understanding what makes them different, and recognizing how to use them to your advantage.

Below you'll find links to the baits the guys fished throughout the evening. We've included the bait colors, as well as the rod and reel combos they used to fish them. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.


TOPWATER...

•Evergreen Shower Blows SB105: https://bit.ly/2zIkqUH

Color: Full Metal


•Megabass Giant Dog X: https://bit.ly/2yU84eE

Color: NC Ayu


•Reaction Innovations Vixen: https://bit.ly/2rp11nr

Color: Bone


•Teckel Kick Knocker: https://bit.ly/2nvxkoA

Color: Vanilla Ice


FINESSE SWIMBAIT...

Bait– Keitech Easy Shiner: https://bit.ly/2bxJK6H

Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl


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

Size: 1/8 oz, 1/0 Hook


SWIMBAIT...

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

Color: White Back Shad


TIM'S TOPWATER COMBO...

Rod– Megabass P5 Destroyer Z Crank Elseil: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

Model: 7' Medium Regular

Reel– Daiwa Steez SV TW: https://bit.ly/3wXZ9Jb

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (20 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Sufix Advance (12 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix


COOP'S SWIMBAIT COMBO...

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

Model: 7'5" Heavy

Reel– Shimano Antares 70 A HG: https://bit.ly/2Vz0TRx

Line– Sunline ShooterFC (18 lb): https://bit.ly/306CJ5Q


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