Jerkbait Tricks For Early Fall Bass Fishing! (Beginner To Advanced)

It's jerkbait time! The early Fall transition has begun! Bass are focusing on baitfish again and jerkbaits are a great way to trigger bass to bite! If you've ever wanted to experience a wide open jerk bait bite like you've heard other anglers talk about, these are the tricks you need to know!

When it comes to jerkbaits, subtle differences are key. Each bait is unique, and understanding their differences will set you up for success on the water. That said, there are key baits that work more consistently than others, and those are what we're exploring today.

Below you'll find links to the baits and equipment Matt discussed in the video. We've included our best "Traditional" colors, as well as our best "Bold" colors for each bait. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

IF YOU COULD ONLY HAVE ONE...

•Megabass Vision 110: https://bit.ly/3tw8Cpz

Color: Mat Shad

FULL SIZE JERKBAITS...

•Megabass Vision 110: https://bit.ly/2j31TKb

Traditional: Mat Shad, Killer Kawaguchi,

Bold: Elegy Bone, Western Clown, Mat Skeleton Shad

•Megabass Vision 110+1: http://bit.ly/2iGYOCX

Traditional: Mat Shad, GP Pro Blue

Bold: Elegy Bone, French Pearl, GP Skeleton Shad

•Shimano World Minnow: https://bit.ly/3Fwg9F6

Traditional: Ghost Ayu, Pink Smelt, S Hasu

Bold: Clown, Chart Silver, Chart Head

MID SIZE JERKBAITS...

•Shimano Zumverno 95 SP: https://bit.ly/3Gbzrmw

Traditional: Pink Smelt, ST Chiayu, S Hasu

Bold: ST Purple, Clown, OZ Shad

•Megabass Vision 110 +1 Jr: https://bit.ly/2LnK389

Traditional: GP Pro Blue, Kasumi Ito, Mat Shad

Bold: Elegy Bone, GLX Northern Secret, French Pearl

•Megabass X–Nanahan +2: https://bit.ly/48fHMSj

Traditional: GP Crystal Shad, Kasumi Ito

Bold: MG Vegetable, French Pearl

FINESSE JERKBAITS...

•Megabass X80 Jr BFS: https://bit.ly/3KFaLoz

Traditional: GP Invisible Wakasagi, ITO Tennessee Shad

Bold: Elegy Bone, Hachiro Reaction

•Duo Realis Rozante 57MR: https://bit.ly/3YurtNa

Traditional: Ghost Minnow, Ghost Wakasagi

Bold: Chart Gill Halo

MEGABASS VISION 110 HOOK UPGRADES...

Split Ring Replacement– Owner Hyperwire Black (Size 2): http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX

110 Replacement Hook– Gamakatsu Finesse Nano Treble (Size 5): http://bit.ly/2dWWAut

110 Junior Replacement Hook– Gamakatsu 1X Black (Size 8): https://bit.ly/3oSXVXp

SHIMANO JERKBAIT HOOK UPGRADES...

World Minnow– Hayabusa TBL930 NRB (Size 5): https://bit.ly/3qBuXkB

Zumverno 95 SP – Hayabusa TBL930 Black (Size 8): https://bit.ly/3qBuXkB

Split Ring Replacement– Owner Hyperwire Black (Size 2): http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX

MATT'S ALL AROUND JERKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 6'10" medium: https://bit.ly/32IrXqE

Reel– Shimano Aldebaran MGL HG: http://bit.ly/2uQ4oH8

Line– Sunline Super FC 10 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

MATT'S FINESSE JERKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Megabass P5 OneTen Stick: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

Reel– Shimano Aldebaran MGL HG: http://bit.ly/2uQ4oH8

Line– Seaguar InvizX (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2oVsG2Y

BFS JERKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Cashion Icon 6'10" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/3mLIIes

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! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

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

The TRUTH About Bass Fishing The Fall Transition!

It's not always easy to catch bass during the transition! Come along as Tim heads out on a lake he hasn't been to in a while. He starts with total confidence but almost immediately finds himself pulling out finesse gear to get bass to bite. The Fall Transition can be really difficult until you locate groups of fish, but it's still worth doing because the hard work now sets you up for awesome Fall bass fishing!

Tim put in some serious work today! What started as big baits and topwater ended with a dropshot and Karashi. It doesn't matter what they're eating, as long as you adapt and figure out how to catch them. The key to these tough days is continuing to search. Bass are on the move and when you locate them, you can follow them through the entire Fall. If you don't locate them now, you'll be struggling later as well, even though the bite is wide open. Put in your time, find the fish, and enjoy it in the months to come!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear Tim used throughout the video. We've included the exact bait colors, rigging components, etc. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

TOPWATER AND BIG BAITS...

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

Color: Full Metal

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

Color: TW Phantom Trout

DROPSHOT...

•OSP Mylar Minnow: https://bit.ly/3ZnX4me

Color: Wakasagi Flash

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

Size: 2

•Reins Slim Dropshot Weight: https://bit.ly/3trRvVU

Size: 1/4 oz

KARASHI...

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

Color: HT Setsuki Chiayu

FREE RIG...

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

Color: Green Pumpkin Blue

•Hayabusa HD Round Bend: https://bit.ly/3EzvYwE

Size: 3/0

•Reins Slim Dropshot Weight: https://bit.ly/3trRvVU

Size: 1/4 oz

DROPSHOT COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis NRX+ 822S DSR: https://bit.ly/3XrALtj

Model: 6'10" Medium+ Extra Fast

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

Line– Power Pro Braid (8 lb): https://bit.ly/2aFg46b

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

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

FREE RIG COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis GLX 822C JBR: https://bit.ly/3MWhET3

Reel– Shimano Metanium 70 DC HGA: https://bit.ly/49al91d

Line– Sufix 131 Braid (20 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF

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

Power Fishing Tips For September And October Bass Fishing!

Come along for an awesome day of Flipping, Frogging, chatterbaits, and soft jerkbaits! Power fishing is alive and well in the Fall transition, if you know where to look. Matt teaches some key points throughout his day of fishing that will help you find fish faster, and easily build confidence in otherwise tough techniques.

This time of year doesn't have to be focused on finesse. We often do, because you can catch a ton of fish doing it, but there is still a lot of value in putting in the work to catch bigger fish on power techniques like flipping and frog fishing. If these are techniques you struggle to build confidence in, we hope the nuggets of information Matt included in this video are the difference maker for you!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear Matt used throughout the day. We've included the exact colors, hooks, weights, etc... for each category. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

SOFT JERKBAIT...

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

Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl

•VMC Redline Wide Gap Hook: https://bit.ly/3m3dn6G

Size: 4/0

FROGS...

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

Color: Sunfish

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

Color: Glitter Hasu

PADDLE TAIL SWIMBAIT...

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

Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl

•Owner Weighted Beast Hook: https://bit.ly/2ancP66

Size: 4/0

CHATTERBAIT...

•ZMan 1/2 oz Jackhammer: https://bit.ly/2popvj6

Color: Clearwater Shad

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

Color: Blue Gizzard

TOPWATER...

•Teckel Blade Waker: https://bit.ly/2DuYZxU

Color: Silver Shiner

•MissileBaits 3.5" Spunk Shad: https://bit.ly/3CA8BCG

Color: Frosted Purple

FLIPPING BAITS...

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

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Black Blue Flake

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

Size: 3/0

•Freedom Tungsten Flipping Weight: https://bit.ly/3jooeXx

Size: 1 oz, 1 1/2 oz

FAVORITE FROG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 7'3" Extra Heavy: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

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

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro Braid (65 lb): https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

FAVORITE FLIPPING COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 7'11" Extra Heavy: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel– Shimano Bantam MGL A (HG): https://bit.ly/2H44yjG

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (65 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

HEAVY COVER SOFT JERKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 7'4" Heavy: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

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

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

Leader– Sufix Advance Mono (17 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

Fuzzy Dice Fishing! Is This Trend Real? What You Need To Know!

Bass fishing is constantly trending, but not all trends are worth your time! We've been following closely the last few years to the Fuzzy Dice trend developing in the United States. These unique Japanese baits that resemble dice, or Koosh balls, have gained a lot of traction the last couple years. So what's the deal? Are they worth it? And should you take the time to fish them?

If you haven't seen these baits yet they've been racking up tournament wins for a few years now and have recently caught the attention of main stream anglers. Depending on the brand you're looking at a cube or ball of plastic that is completely covered in soft tentacles. The final result is a "Koosh Ball" like appearance that seems out of place in the water. The key to this bait style comes when you impart action to the bait and all of the tentacles start moving on their own.

Below you'll find links to the more popular "Dice" baits on the market. We've also included links to the parts Tim uses to build his own, as well as his preferred spinning combos for fishing them. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

THE BAITS...

•OSP Dice Rubber (Max Salt): https://bit.ly/3AZT8Oe

Colors: Fred's Candy, Moebi, Suji Ebi

•OSP Dice Rubber (Non Salt): https://bit.ly/4e0DII9

Colors: Fred's Candy, Green Pumpkin Pepper, Smoke Lemon

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

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Watermelon Seed

•Geecrack Imo Kemushi Worm: https://bit.ly/4eGrJ2H

Colors: Tagame, Green Pumpkin Blue Flake

RIGGING COMPONENTS...

•Owner CPS Spring: https://bit.ly/2b2YgDf

Size: Small

•Reins Tungsten Nail Sinker: https://bit.ly/3Qvfv3Z

Size: 1/32 oz

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

Size: 2

Nail Weight

“BUILD YOUR OWN” COMPONENTS...

•Decoy Rubber Threader: https://bit.ly/4ep34PK

•Dirty Jigs Replacement Skirts: https://bit.ly/3Xu0BwC

Colors: The Go To, Dirty Chartreuse, Magic Craw Swirl

•Xzone True Center Stick Bait: https://bit.ly/3ZqdUAJ

Colors: Green Pumpkin Black, Green Pumpkin Purple

TIM'S FUZZY DICE COMBO...

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

Reel– Shimano Vanford FA 2500: 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 FUZZY DICE COMBO...

Rod– Cashion Element 7'1" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/47GAOVA

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

Line– Sunline Super FC (7 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