Winter Reservoir Fishing In The South! ( Swimbaits and Spoons )

Come along for a fun day on the water as Tim targets bass in a huge reservoir! Most of the country has been frigid cold lately but bass in the South are still active. Watch as Tim breaks down a fishery, finds feeding fish, and dials in a really fun pattern to catch them!

The day starts off strong but once the sun is up, Tim quickly realizes the bite has shut down. No matter what he does the fish just won't bite. We've all been there, the difference is Tim didn't quit. After hours of grinding, he turns the corner when it picks up a spoon and starts targeting bass that are feeding on small baitfish. From jigging spoons to flutter spoons, the bite is on!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear Tim used throughout they day. We've included the exact combo he was spooning with, as well as a great budget–friendly alternative for the price conscious angler. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

SWIMBAIT...

•Dirty Jigs TUNGSTEN Guppy Head: https://bit.ly/3WCfvSn

Size: 1/4 oz

•Keitech 4" Easy Shiner: https://bit.ly/2bxJK6H

Color: Clear Silver Glow

SPOONS...

•Jackall Counterback Spoon: https://bit.ly/3ymOngI

Color: Stealth Smoke Shad

•War Eagle Jiggin' Spoon (7/8 oz): https://bit.ly/2H9dJV1

Color: Nickel

TIM'S SPOON COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 6'10" Medium: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

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

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro Braid (30 lb): https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Sunline Super FC (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BUDGET SPOON COMBO...

Rod– Shimano SLX 6'10" Medium: https://bit.ly/2L3wppO

Reel– Shimano SLX A 150: https://bit.ly/2NfdOnk

Line– Seaguar Red Label (12 lb): https://bit.ly/2LOVEwA

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to apparel and merch! See it here…

•TacticalBassin Apparel and Merch: http://store.tacticalbassin.com

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

Where Do Bass Go In Winter? (And Our Top Baits To Catch Them)

Bass are making their final move of the year, here's what you need to know! The shallow fish are vanishing and surface activity is coming to an end. Where has everything gone? The lake seems so dead but guys are still catching giant bass! Don't get left behind this year when the fish transition to their Winter haunts.

The Winter transition brings completely different bass behavior. Fish will move toward deep water areas where they have ample food sources. You'll find them on the ends of deep points, on the edges of steep slopes near narrow "pinch points", and in featureless lakes, sitting out in the "hollows". The fish use these areas because they can move up and down the water column quickly with changing weather and there is typically an abundance of baitfish.

There are a variety of ways to catch these fish. Below you'll find links to the exact baits we rely on this time of year. We've included our favorite colors and sizes for each, as well as some budget gear that will help you throw these baits effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

ALABAMA RIG...

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

Heads– Matt Allen Swimbait Heads (1/8 oz): https://bit.ly/29RrTYN

Baits– Xzone 4" Swammer: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl

Dummy Baits– Xzone 3.5" Swammer: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Color: Electric Shad

STROLLING...

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

Color: Electric Shad, Ghost Minnow

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

Size: 1/4 oz, 1/0 Hook

CRANKBAIT...

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

Colors: True shad, Glass Minnow, Ghost Minnow

JERKBAIT...

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

Colors: Mat Shad, Kasumi Ito, Tennessee Shad

FOOTBALL JIG...

Bait– Dirty Jigs 1/2 oz Finesse Football: http://bit.ly/2d2apsm

Color: Supermatt Brown, The Go To

Trailer– Yamamoto 5" Double Tail Grub: http://bit.ly/2db9w1p

Color: Cinn Black Purp, Green Pumpkin Blk

MICRO JIG...

•Great Lakes Finesse Matte Finesse Jig: https://bit.ly/3Yj41mp

Color: Matte Green Pumpkin Brown

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

Colors: Green Pumpkin Black Flake

BLADE BAIT...

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

Colors: Real Shad, Black Holo

NED RIG...

•ZMan Finesse TRD: http://bit.ly/2hs4RtR

Color: Mood Ring, Green Pumpkin Goby

•ZMan Ned Football: https://bit.ly/3Ej3Kpm

Size: 1/8

BUDGET ALABAMA RIG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano SLX 7'5" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2L3wppO

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

Line– Sunline Super FC (18 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BUDGET STROLLING COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick Eagle 7'1" Medium: https://bit.ly/3Lo1gKC

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

Line– Power Pro Braid (15 lb): https://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader– Sufix Advance (10 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

BUDGET JERKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano SLX 6'10" Medium: https://bit.ly/2L3wppO

Reel– Shimano SLX A 150: https://bit.ly/2NfdOnk

Line– Seaguar Red Label (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2LOVEwA

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 December Bass Fishing!

December is cold but the BIG Bass are feeding!! If you want to catch a giant bass, it's time to go fishing! We typically catch less fish in December but the bites we get are bigger, and we always know there's a shot at the fish of a lifetime! Here are the baits we rely on to get bit during the cold month of December...

There are two very different approaches to bass fishing in December. Many anglers turn to finesse presentations and slow retrieves to catch lethargic bass. This can be very effective but it's also mundane when you're struggling through cold temperatures. This Winter, try focusing on baits that get reaction strikes, despite the cold, and you'll be surprised by the results. No matter what you choose, December gives you a great opportunity to catch a giant bass!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits, in the exact colors and sizes that we trust to catch these fish. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. We've also included several of the key rod and reel combos we use to consistently catch fish with these presentations.

MINI ALABAMA RIG...

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

•Hog Farmer Tactical MINI (Non Bladed): https://bit.ly/3isTio0

Heads– Matt Allen Swimbait (1/8 oz): https://bit.ly/29RrTYN

Baits– Xzone 4" Swammer: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Dummy Baits– Netbait Little Spanky: http://bit.ly/2d0dpU8

MICRO ALABAMA RIG...

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

Heads– ZMan Trout Eye Finesse Head (1/8 oz): https://bit.ly/3C7H1iL

Baits– Damiki 3" Armor Shad: https://bit.ly/2KtPDAT

SPEED CRANKS...

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

Colors: Sexy Ayu, Matte Shad

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

Colors: Glass Minnow, Ghost Minnow, True shad

JERKBAIT...

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

Colors: Mat Shad, Ito Clear Laker, Tennessee Shad

SWIMBAIT...

•Savage Gear 8" Trout (Fast Sink): https://bit.ly/33GROg1

Colors: Trout, Dirty Silver

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

Colors: Trout, Holdover Trout

WINTER JIGS...

Jig– Keitech Football Jig (3/8 oz): https://bit.ly/2FDQ3o1

Color: Green Pumpkin, Green Pumpkin Black

Trailer– Xzone Stealth Finesse Craw: https://bit.ly/4ckYPmX

Color: Green Pumpkin

Jig– Dirty Jigs 5/8 oz Finesse Football: http://bit.ly/2d2apsm

Color: Supermatt Brown

Trailer– Yamamoto 5" Double Tail Grub: http://bit.ly/2db9w1p

Color: Cinn Blk Purp, Green Pump Purple Copper

STROLLING BAITS...

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

Size: 1/8 - 1/4 oz

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

Colors: Electric Shad, Ghost Minnow

•Crush City Mooch Minnow: https://bit.ly/3Yn4NR6

Colors: Electric Shad, Shad

JIGGING SPOON...

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

Colors: Shattered Glass Silver, Morning Dawn, Sierra

•War Eagle Jiggin' Spoon (7/8 oz): https://bit.ly/2H9dJV1

Colors: Nickel, Purple Shad

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to apparel and merch! See it here…

•TacticalBassin Apparel and Merch: http://store.tacticalbassin.com

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

Winter Transition Bass Fishing! (Lipless, A–Rig, Plus Bonus Topwater!)

Let's go fishing!! Matt is back on the Tennessee River after the Buyer's Guides, and he's ready to catch some fish! Watch as he eliminates water, builds a pattern, and starts catching fish! By the end he's catching them on every cast!

Whenever you've been away from the lake it takes time to locate fish. Today Matt got some clues with the Tactical Micro Rig, but really had to work for the rest of the puzzle pieces. By the end he figured out a great lipless crankbait bite, and that topwater fish was an awesome late–season bonus fish!

Below you'll find links to all the baits he caught fish on. We've included the exact sizes and colors for each, as well as some of the great rod and reel combos he was fishing. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each.

MICRO RIG...

Rig– Hog Farmer Tactical Micro Flex (Bladed): https://bit.ly/3RY1wUK

Hooks– ZMan Trout Eye Finesse: https://bit.ly/3C7H1iL

Size: 1/8 oz

Baits– Damiki 3" Armor Shad: https://bit.ly/2KtPDAT

Color:

FROG...

•Nories NF60: https://bit.ly/3CfiSqD

Color: Lemon Shell

LIPLESS CRANKBAITS...

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

Color: Threadfin Shad

•Jackall TN 60 (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2lqAwjh

Color:

MICRO RIG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 6'10" Medium: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

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

Line– Sufix 832 (30 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

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

FROG COMBO...

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

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

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

SWIMTREX LIPLESS COMBO...

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

Model: 7'2" Medium Heavy Moderate

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

Line– Sufix 131 Braid (40 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF

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

JACKALL LIPLESS COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis IMX Pro 855C CBR: https://bit.ly/2FQj6CZ

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

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (30 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

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