Top 5 Baits For October Bass Fishing!

These baits will help you catch more fish this October! The Fall bite is in Full Swing and Bass are feeding! You can catch them on topwater, crankbaits, and even swimbaits! October is a power fisherman's dream! The big bass are showing back up, the bite is on, what are you waiting for?!

October is amazing! It doesn't matter that temperatures are dropping, bass are feeding! From crankbaits to topwater, bass are willing to chase. If you've been waiting to go fishing, now is the best time to try it again.

Below you'll find links to all the baits discussed in the video. We've included our favorite sizes and colors for each model as well. We've also included a couple of our favorite rod and reel combos to help cover the bases for this style of fishing. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.


DEEP CRANKBAIT...

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

Colors: True Shad, Ghost Minnow, Mirrored Minnow


•Megabass Deep X 300: https://bit.ly/2sSQHpt

Colors: Mat Shad, MB Gizzard


SHALLOW CRANKBAIT...

•Spro Speed Demon: https://bit.ly/3XGWUC2

Colors: Laundry Matte, Old School Shad


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

Colors: Mossy Shad, Ghost Minnow, Real Shad


TOPWATER...

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

Colors: Sexy French Pearl, Ito Tennessee Shad


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

Colors: Ghost Minnow, Smokey Bone, Prism Smelt


•Hayabusa TBL 930 Treble Hook: https://bit.ly/3qBuXkB

Size: 4


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

Size: 2


UNDERSPINS...

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

Sizes: 1/8 oz - 3/8 oz


•Dirty Jigs Tactical Underspin Series: https://bit.ly/4bKgVQf

Favorite Sizes: 3/8 –2/0, 1/2 – 4/0, 3/4 – 5/0


•Xzone Swammer Swimbait: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad


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

Colors: Albino Shad, Sexy Shad


SOFT JERKBAIT...

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

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

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

Size: 4/0


•Jackall Rhythm Wag 3.5: https://bit.ly/3NT6OvF

Colors: Prism Shad, SS Shad

•BKK Chimera Hook: https://bit.ly/3IS3pwf

Size: 1/0


JERKBAITS...

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

Colors: Pink Smelt, S Hasu, Clown


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

Colors: Kasumi Ito, Mat Shad, Elegy Bone


GLIDE BAIT...

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

Colors: TW Cali Hitch, Bluegill, Lite Trout


FAVORITE 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 Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju


FAVORITE CRANKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis IMX Pro 906 CBR: http://bit.ly/2og0BmK

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

Line– Sunline Crank FC (12 lb): https://bit.ly/3fohguC


BUDGET CRANKBAIT COMBO...

Rod- St. Croix Mojo Glass 7'4" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2YIxLy5

Reel- Daiwa Fuego CT 100HS: https://bit.ly/35hugfH

Line– Seaguar AbrazX (12 lb): https://bit.ly/2aaBBDX


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

3 Quick Tricks For Fall Topwater Fishing!!

It's topwater time! These tricks will make a huge difference for you this Fall! If you like throwing topwater, you already know that subtle changes can make a huge difference in how many bass you catch. Today, Tim is giving some quick tips that have helped him take his Fall topwater fishing to the next level!

From cadence, to retrieve style, to the addition of front runners, Tim is giving a ton of great information in this video! Consistently catching topwater fish requires constant adaptation. Tim keeps a topwater rod on deck more than any other angler we've met, he is the king of adapting to changing conditions and still finding that surface bite.

Below you'll find links to all the baits he talked about throughout the video, as well as some of the key rod and reel combos for fishing these baits effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.


FRONT RUNNER...

•PH Customs Front Runner: https://bit.ly/3wJIdkH

Color: Foil Black, Pearl Bone


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

Color: Chrome Black Back, Oyster


WALKING BAITS...

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

Colors: Full Metal, American Shad, Bone


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

Colors: Gill, HT Ito Tennessee Shad, Sexy French Pearl


•River2Sea Rover 128: https://bit.ly/2acSVea

Colors: You Know It, Abalone Shad


FAST MOVING HARD BAITS...

•River2Sea Whopper Plopper: https://bit.ly/2bsPbQV

Sizes: 90, 110

Colors: Munky Butt, Phantom Shad


•ZMan Hellraizer: https://bit.ly/3P0vseM

Colors: Ghost Shad, Chrome


•Nomad DartWing: https://bit.ly/4eKzWnd

Colors: Holo Ghost Shad, Shadow Boxer


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

Colors: Mirror Wakasagi, Chrome


BUZZBAIT...

•Megabass Jamaica Boa: https://bit.ly/3iofbiZ

Colors: Hasu, Ghost Smoke, White Python


TIM'S WALKING BAIT 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


MID PRICED TOPWATER COMBO...

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

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

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro (40 lb): https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Sufix Advance (14 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix


BUDGET WALKING BAIT 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


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

These NEW BAITS Are Catching BIG BASS This Fall!

We're having a blast with these new baits! You know how much we enjoy bait finesse fishing, and these new finesse plastics from XZone are taking our finesse fishing to the next level! From texas rigs to jig trailers, tubes, to dropshot, you can have a lot of fun when you downsize your bait!

Fall is the perfect time to experiment with finesse plastics and that's exactly what Matt is doing this afternoon. Come along on the boat as he fishes his home waters with tiny creatures, craws, and minnows. It doesn't take long for him to dial in a pattern and to start catching some really nice fish!

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


THE BAITS...

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

Colors: Grass Craw, Green Pumpkin Blue


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

Colors: Green Pumpkin, 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


THE JIG...

•Nishine Finesse Cover Jig: https://bit.ly/3EE8w1O

Color: Watermelon Candy


THE HEADS...

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

Size: 1/8 oz


•ZMan Ned Lockz EWG Jighead: https://bit.ly/3OWdp9W

Size: 1/10 oz


TEXAS RIG...

•BKK Basilisk Hook: https://bit.ly/3ZRtt1M

Size: 1


•Reins Tungsten Slip Sinker: https://bit.ly/3Kx0Fqz

Size: 1/16 oz


MATT'S JIG 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 BFS TEXAS RIG 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


MATT'S BFS NED COMBO...

Rod– Megabass P5 Destroyer Kasumi Six Eleven: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

Model: 6'11" Medium Light

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

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (6 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

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