Where Do Bass go in Fall??? (And The Best Baits To Catch Them)

Fall is here! Here's what you need to know to keep catching bass! Bass are schooling up and feeding! If you're not catching them, you need to adapt right away because it's happening, and you're missing it. Regardless of the type of lake you're fishing, we're here to help! From where bass position in different types of fisheries, to the baits we use to catch them, we're about to lay it all out for you.

Fall is prime time for bass fishing! Whether you like to fish shallow or deep, there are aggressive fish to be caught. We use different lures depending on the type of fishery but the concept is the same; find the baitfish, find the bass. Keep moving, keep searching, and keep your eyes peeled for signs of life! If you can find the baitfish, active bass aren't far behind.

Below is a breakdown of the gear we recommend using during these conditions. 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.


FROGS...

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

Colors: Ayu Flash, Nasty Shad, White Black


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

Colors: Glitter Hasu, Glitter Bluegill


SQUAREBILL CRANKBAITS...

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

Colors: Matte Shad, Honey Shad


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

Colors: Threadfin Flash, Mossy Shad, Real Shad


TOPWATER...

•River2Sea Whopper Plopper 90: https://bit.ly/2bsPbQV

Colors: Munky Butt, Phantom Shad, Bone


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

Colors: Sexy French Pearl, GP Pro Blue 2


SOFT JERKBAIT...

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

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


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

Size: 4/0


DEEP CRANKS...

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

Colors: Mirrored Minnow, Glass Minnow, DD Minnow


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

Colors: Sexy Ayu, Megabass Sexy Shad


ALABAMA RIGS...

•Hog Farmer Tactical MICRO Flex (Bladed): https://bit.ly/3RY1wUK

•Hog Farmer Tactical MINI Flex (Bladed): https://bit.ly/3uwY6Md

•Hog Farmer Tactical Flex Rig (Bladed): https://bit.ly/38xd1es


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


JIGGING SPOON...

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

Colors: Sierra, Morning Dawn, Fried Chicken


BLADE AND LIPLESS...

•Damiki Vault (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2rnO7e2

Colors: Black Holo, Real Shad


•Nomad Swimtrex Max (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3SjrDWD

Color: Threadfin Shad


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

Fall Jig Fishing Made Easy! Best Jigs, Trailers, And How To Choose A Jig Rod!

If you're not comfortable fishing a jig, this video is for you! The jig bite can be amazing in the Fall and we're going to help you find it! We rely on it constantly for BIG bites, and you can too. From Pitching jigs, to football jigs, to the ever-growing micro jig category, Matt is giving up all the details!

Understanding how fish are positioning in the Fall is half the battle. Pay attention as Matt explains how to breaks down water and when he relies on different jig styles. Getting bit on the jig is easy, you just need to build confidence to throw it. From there, it's all about selecting the right rod so you can land your fish consistently.

Below you'll find links to the exact jigs, trailers and gear discussed in the video. We've included Matt's favorite jig combos as well. 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...

Bait– Dirty Jigs 1/2 oz Pitchin' Jig: http://bit.ly/2amL3of

Color: The Go To

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

Color: Tilapia, Green Pumpkin Red


PITCHING JIGS AND TRAILERS...

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

Color: The Go To, Molting Craw, Canterbury Craw


•Xzone 3.5" Muscle Back Craw: https://bit.ly/43DZXOQ

Colors: Green Pumpkin Black, Summer Craw


FOOTBALL JIGS AND TRAILERS...

•Dirty Jigs Finesse Football: https://bit.ly/2d2apsm

Colors: Supermatt Brown, Alabama Craw, Canterbury Craw


•Yamamoto 5" Double Tail Grub: https://bit.ly/2db9w1p

Colors: Green Pump, Cinnamon Black Purple


MICRO JIGS...

•MissileJigs Micro Football: https://bit.ly/3osY6wA

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Dill Pickle, PB&J


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

Colors: Watermelon Candy, Copper Craw


•Keitech Tungsten Football: https://bit.ly/2FDQ3o1

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Green Pumpkin Black


MICRO JIG TRAILERS...

•Netbait Tiny Paca Chunk: https://bit.ly/44ZjCsL

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Green Pumpkin Red


•ZMan TRD Bugz: https://bit.ly/2oiavEE

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Mud Bug


•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


MATT'S MICRO JIG BOX...

•Buzbe Basic 28T Thin Box: https://bit.ly/3Qo4xfO


MEGABASS PITCHING JIG COMBO...

Rod– Megabass Orochi XX Braillist: http://bit.ly/2OSVNwH

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

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

Leader– Sufix Advance Mono (20 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix


SHIMANO PITCHING JIG COMBO...

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

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

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (50 lb): https://bit.ly/3vbtuDw

Leader– Sufix Advance Mono (20 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix


MEGABASS FOOTBALL JIG COMBO...

Rod– Megabass Orochi XX EMTF: http://bit.ly/2OSVNwH

Model: 7'5" Medium Med Fast

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

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

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (15 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi


MICRO 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


BFS JIG 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 (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

Bass Fishing WITHOUT Electronics! How To Read The Water And Catch Fish!

Tired of watching people stare at their electronics? We're going fishing without them, come along! Tim is on a river system and he's dialing in a pattern the old fashioned way. He's got a crankbait and an underspin, and he's catching a ton of fish!

When current is present in a waterbody, bass will always use it to their advantage. If you can understand what that looks like, you can predict how bass will position, even if you don't have any electronics. Watch as Tim power fishes his way to some GIANT Smallmouth, without any outside help. Speed cranking is the star of the show today, but it's not the only way he catches them.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear Tim used throughout the day. From exact weights and colors, to his rod and reel choices, everything is included. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.


TACTICAL RIG...

Rig– Hog Farmer Tactical MINI Rig (Bladed): https://bit.ly/3uwY6Md

Head– Dirty Jigs TacticalBassin Screwed Up (1/4 oz): https://bit.ly/3U5RsIx

Bait– Xzone 3.5"/4" Swammer Swimbait: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Colors: Electric Blue/Chart


UNDERSPIN...

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

Favorite Sizes: 1/2 – 3/0


•Xzone 4" Swammer Swimbait: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Colors: Electric Blue/Chart


CRANKBAIT...

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

Colors: Metallic Shad, Northern Special


•Rapala DT 10: https://bit.ly/2BL0UYl

Color: Citrus Shad


UNDERSPIN COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Poison Adrena 7'3" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/4cVIwOI

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

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

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


TACTICAL CRANKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis IMX PRO 906 CBR: https://bit.ly/2FQj6CZ

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

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


DT CRANKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Legend Tournament Carbon Cranker: https://bit.ly/3Iow9KV

Model: 7'2" MHMF

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

Line– 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

Swimbait Fishing Seminar For Beginners And Advanced Anglers! Raw and Uncut!

Everything you need to know about swimbaits, in one place! The guys have spent a lifetime dialing in their swimbait fishing and today Matt is laying it all out, like he’s never done before. From fish positioning, to cast angles, soft baits to glide baits, Matt is sharing everything you’ll ever need to know about swimbait fishing!

Below you’ll find links to all the baits, gear, and rods and reels, as Matt discussed them in the video. We’ve even included favorite colors and sizes where applicable. All links below go to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions.


EASY BAITS...

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

Color: White Back Shad


•Savage Gear LT Gill: https://bit.ly/3pCRab7

Color: Bluegill


•R2S S Waver 168: http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh

Color: Warden Hitch


•Jackall Gantarel: https://bit.ly/2adZI3R

Colors: RT Bluegill


BOOT TAILS...

•Megabass Magdraft (6" and 8"): https://bit.ly/2mc8bfK

Colors: White Back Shad, Albino Pearl Shad


•JSJ Loose Caboose: https://bit.ly/43hpeyl

Colors: Spring Hitch, Tennessee Shad


•Bacca Burrito Swimbait (5" and 6"): https://bit.ly/3p5SkiW

Colors: Tactical Shad, Tactical Gizzard Shad, Tactical Chartreuse Shad


•B5 Line Thru: https://bit.ly/3LLU4pm

Color: Blue Gizzard


•B6 Line Thru: https://bit.ly/3bw7lWR

Color: Sunny Shad


WEEDLESS PADDLE TAILS...

•Megabass Magdraft Freestyle: https://bit.ly/3bRG3Wi

Colors: White Back Shad, Albino Pearl Shad


•Scottsboro Tackle (6" and 7"): https://bit.ly/2Oy7CKH

Colors: Natural Shad


•No Live Bait Needed K Tail (7"): https://bit.ly/4eG64Y9

Colors: Snow Bird


SWIMBAIT HOOKS...

•ZMan Diezel Eye Jighead: https://bit.ly/4db6LI2

Size: 6/0 Hook


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

Size: 8/0


•BKK Titan Diver+: https://bit.ly/3D5VNnJ

Size: 8/0


SOFT BLUEGILL BAITS...

•Savage Gear LT Bluegill: https://bit.ly/3pCRab7

Color: Bluegill, Ghost Gill


•Mattlures Hammertail Gill: https://bit.ly/2FsZhA3

Colors: Male Bluegill


•Megabass Sleeper Gill: https://bit.ly/3HPvgMT

Colors: Gill, Gillkko


•Savage Gear 4" RTF Bluegill: https://bit.ly/2xx1zjH

Color: Bluegill, Ghost Gill


WEDGE TAIL SWIMBAITS...

•Savage Gear 8" RTF Trout: https://bit.ly/33GROg1

Colors: Dirty Silver


•Huddleston 8" Trout (ROF 12): https://bit.ly/2UVHiuQ

Colors: Rainbow Trout


•Mattlures 6" Shad: https://bit.ly/2vM8cKF

Colors: Light Gizzard


•Huddleston 68 Trout (ROF 12): https://bit.ly/2dj5apG

Colors: Black Gizzard Shad


•ZMan 6" ShadTron LT: https://bit.ly/46oXNoG

Colors: Blueback Herring, Threadfin Shad


TREBLE HOOKS AND HARDWARE...

•Owner ST–36 Trebles: https://bit.ly/2cWpeyw


•Owner ST–56 Trebles: https://bit.ly/2cVg7xW


•Owner HyperWire Split Ring: https://bit.ly/2aTH3f1

Sizes: 4-6


•Owner UltraWire Split Ring: https://bit.ly/3bQgswL

Sizes: 3-5


•Single Strand Wire: https://bit.ly/2IwNAiE

Size: 174 lb


•SuspenStrips: https://bit.ly/2YDQNUf


LURE RETRIEVER...

•Toothy Fishman XL Retriever: https://bit.ly/3A8370q

•Frabill Extendable Retriever: https://bit.ly/2TLTJc6


SWIMBAIT LINE/LEADER...

•Sufix 832 Braid: https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

•Sunline Saltimate Nylon Mono: https://bit.ly/3WqDIJp

•Sunline Saltimate Tunageat: https://bit.ly/47MCfkR

•Seaguar Gold Label: https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi


BLUEGILL HARD BAITS...

•Jackall Gantarel: https://bit.ly/2adZI3R

Colors: RT Bluegill


•Baitsanity Explorer Gill: https://bit.ly/3F65FxK

Colors: Female Bluegill, Bluegill


•Bucca Bull Gill: https://bit.ly/2f1ASHn

Colors: Bluegill


•Megabass Vatalion: https://bit.ly/367AOxD

Colors: GG Gill


OPEN WATER GLIDES...

•Deps Slide Swimmer 250: https://bit.ly/2AfXQnF

Colors: Heavy Metal Trout


•Baitsanity Trout Explorer: https://bit.ly/33bQyxY

Colors: TW Steelhead


•River2Sea S Waver 200: http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh

Colors: Rainbow Trout


COVER GLIDES...

•GanCraft Jointed Claw 178: https://bit.ly/2d5l48K

Color: Waka Ayu


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

Color: Light Trout


•Savage Gear Glide Swimmer: https://bit.ly/4eGJ5No

Color: Ghost Gill


•Bucca Trick Shad: Source Locally

Color: ThreadfinTastic


GIZZARD GLIDES...

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

Color: Threadfin Shad


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

Color: Gizzard Shad


•Clutch OG Glide: https://bit.ly/3ZJfeyS

Color: Natural Shad


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

Color: Gizzard Shad


MULTI JOINTS...

•22nd Century Triple Trout (7"-8"): https://bit.ly/2E8Up5P

•Bucca Bull Shad (6"-7"): https://bit.ly/2eJ8gWM

•Shimano Armajoint SS: https://bit.ly/3RsENjw


WAKEBAITS...

•River2Sea Tactical Wake 210: https://bit.ly/3aV6peA

•Spro 8" Floater: https://bit.ly/2cU1x5P

•Baitsanity Antidote TUG: https://bit.ly/3Y0MhtS

•Bucca Wake: https://bit.ly/2yceVRt


STORAGE…

•Eye Surrender Wrap: https://bit.ly/2h4IN6I

•Spro Surrpa Sleeves: https://bit.ly/3N3JEo4

•Lakewood Vertical Box: https://bit.ly/3ZueBXZ

•Plano Open Box: https://bit.ly/2WWIrU9


FAVORITE SWIMBAIT COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis 966C SWBR: https://bit.ly/3ktZFnF

Reel– Shimano Tranx 300 (HG): https://bit.ly/2kYsvRw

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (80): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Saltimate Shock (35 lb): https://bit.ly/47MCfkR


BUDGET SWIMBAIT COMBO…

Rod– Shimano SLX 7'8" Heavy: https://bit.ly/3QbMjvs

Reel– Shimano Cardiff 300: https://bit.ly/2cvhtMO

LIne– Sufix 832 Braid (80): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (30 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi


SWIMBAIT RODS/REELS...

•Daiwa DX Rod 8' Med Heavy: https://bit.ly/3PKk8q6

•St. Croix Victory 8' Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/3f4tcEb

•Shimano Zodias 7'9" Extra Heavy: https://bit.ly/2cgmMAe


WANT TACTICALBASSIN GEAR??

We have a variety of apparel items and custom lure designs available! Everything from hats, to hoodies, to crankbaits! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. 

Tactical Apparel and Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz