Key Baits For Fishing The Fall Transition + Fishing On Lake Guntersville!

The Fall transition is here and bass fishing is beginning to change! Stay ahead of the shift in weather by adapting both your baits and the locations you're targeting. Today we've hopped in the boat with Tim for a day of fishing on Lake Guntersville! Come along, it should be fun!

Tim's day begins with a cold wind, and ends with slick calm conditions and sunshine. Watch how he constantly adapts to the changing conditions and focuses on key baits to get bit. He talks through subtle details about the baitfish, as well as his mindset throughout the day. He even takes the time to show some of his bait modifications.

Below you'll find links to all the baits and gear Tim used throughout the day. We've included his exact rod and reel combos, as well as specifics on bait colors, trailers, sizes, etc. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

TOPWATER...

•Big Bite Baits Tour Toad: https://bit.ly/2NtAghc

Color: White

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

Color: Glitter Hasu

•Spro Bronzeye 65 Blade Frog: https://bit.ly/3MEGiGk

Color: Killer Gill

•Teckel Honker Frog: https://bit.ly/2Xj7Ye4

Color: Bluegill, Pearl White

PUNCHING...

•Big Bite Baits BFE: https://bit.ly/2Ce0tf7

Color: Green Pumpkin

•Owner Jungle Flippin HD Hook: https://bit.ly/3NZpvzp

Size: 3/0

•VMC Tungsten Flipping Weight: https://bit.ly/3G0WGCg

Size: 1 oz

DROPSHOT...

•MissileBaits 6" Magic Worm: https://bit.ly/3T7dHgB

Color: PB&J Time

•Owner Cover Shot HD: https://bit.ly/36Gunbf

Size: 2/0

•Xzone Tungsten Dropshot: https://bit.ly/3LeDf7Z

Size: 1/4 oz

CHATTERBAIT...

•Zman Tungsten Elite Evo Chatterbait (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3YkW2Hd

Color: White

•Zman 4" Diezel Minnow: https://bit.ly/3VHVhFi

Color: Pearl

SWIM JIG...

•Dirty Jigs Compact Swim Jig (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/43OSFY1

Color: Tactical Shad

•Zman 4" Diezel Minnow: https://bit.ly/3VHVhFi

Color: Pearl

UNDERSPIN...

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

Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl

•Owner Flashy Swimmer: https://bit.ly/2e8O4Y7

Size: 5/0, 1/4 oz

DROPSHOT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Zodias 6'10" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

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

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

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

FLIPPING COMBO...

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

Reel– Shimano Curado 200 M (HG): https://bit.ly/2tHewEh

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

FROG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Zodias 7'1" Heavy: https://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

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

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

TOAD COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Legend Tournament 7'4" Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/3Iow9KV

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

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

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: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

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

Where Bass Go During The Fall Transition ( And The Baits To Catch Them )

Fall is coming, here's what you need to know! If your fish are starting to disappear and you don't know why, you're not alone. As the nights get cooler, bass fishing goes through a huge change! 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 bait fish's location. As the bait begins to gather, so will the bass.

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.

RELATED VIDEOS...

•Megabass Karashi: Why This Little Bait Could Take Over Bass Fishing: https://youtu.be/R4oTU0CmJ-8

PITCHING JIG...

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

Color: The Go To

•Xzone 4" Muscle Back Craw: https://bit.ly/43DZXOQ

Colors: Green Pumpkin Black

DEEP DIVING CRANKBAIT...

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

Colors: Mirrored Minnow, True Shad

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

Colors: Green Gizzard Shad, Lemon Shad

SPOONS...

•Nichols Blade Runner Duh Spoon: https://bit.ly/4cSEVki

Size: 3/4 – 1 3/4 oz

Colors: Shattered Glass Silver, Morning Dawn UV, Sierra UV

CHATTERBAITS...

•ZMan Baby Jack Chatterbait: https://bit.ly/4jvWTMx

Colors: Green Pumpkin Shad, Clearwater Shad

•Zman Elite Evo Mini Max Chatterbait: https://bit.ly/3EahpTT

Colors: Electric Shad, Spot Remover

CHATTERBAIT TRAILERS...

•ZMan 3.5" ChatterShad: https://bit.ly/4jPaGOX

Colors: The Deal, Electric Shad

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

Colors: Electric Shad, Ghost Minnow, Green Shad

FINESSE BAITS...

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

Colors: Glitz Shad, See Through Shad

•Duo Realis Spinbait 80: https://bit.ly/3QE27YK

Colors: River Bait, Ghost Minnow

•Baitsanity 2" BFS Glide Bait: https://bit.ly/4od827Y

Colors: Baby Shad, Chrome

UNDERSPIN...

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

Size: 1/4 oz

•Crush City 3" Mayor: https://bit.ly/43Uhyli

Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl

TOPWATER...

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

Colors: Juvy Gill, Spotlight Shad

•Duo Realis 110 Pencil Silent: https://bit.ly/3TdJIoL

Colors: Chrome Tiger, UV Silver Slash B

SQUAREBILL...

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

Colors: Threadfin Flash, Ghost Minnow

JERKBAITS...

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

Colors: GP Pro Blue, Mat Shad

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

Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad

MINNOWS...

•Hog Farmer 5" Stroll Shad: https://bit.ly/3ALs7OI

Colors: Green Shad, Electric Shad

•Damiki Fat Armor Shad: https://bit.ly/435tuCj

Colors: Gizzard Shad, Tennessee Shad

BUDGET "ALL AROUND" CASTING COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Bass X 7'1" Medium Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/2r0xWAs

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

Line– Sunline FC (12 lb): https://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

BUDGET CRANKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick Eagle 7'5" Medium Heavy Moderate: https://bit.ly/3VLYWTC

Reel– Daiwa Fuego CT: https://bit.ly/35hugfH

Line– Seaguar InvizX (15 lb): https://bit.ly/2oVsG2Y

BUDGET "ALL AROUND" SPINNING COMBO...

Rod– Shimano SLX A 7' Medium: https://bit.ly/2AdvIC1

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

Line– Seaguar Red Label (8 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: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

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

The EASIEST Trick For EARLY FALL Bass Fishing!

Want to catch more fish this Fall?! It's this easy!! The key is to stand out from the thousands of minnows, baitfish, and juvenile panfish in the shallows this Fall, is to add flash and vibration to your lure. We achieve this by adding additional blades to our lures. A simple will blade can add incredible flash and vibration that can instantly take your fishing to the next level!

We know this sounds too easy, but it's the truth! The simple addition of a blade not only adds flash and vibration, it causes other baitfish to stay away from your lure, leaving it in plain sight for the bass. Fall bass are generally feeding aggressively, they just need to notice your lure out of the thousands of real meals swimming around below the surface. Baits like underspins, spinnerbaits, and Alabama Rigs will give you the upper hand this Fall.

Below we'll link our favorite baits, favorite modifications and components, as well as some great budget–friendly combos for fishing these techniques effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

SPINNERBAIT...

•Nichols Metal Flake Double Willow (3/8 oz): https://bit.ly/2Sttxpc

Colors: Blue Shad, JT's Chartreuse Shad

CHATTERBAIT...

•Zman Elite Evo Tungsten (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3YkW2Hd

Colors: Electric Shad, The Deal

•Zman ChatterShad: https://bit.ly/4jPaGOX

Colors: Bad Shad, Electric Shad

UNDERSPIN...

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

Size: 1/4 oz

•Crush City 3" Mayor: https://bit.ly/43Uhyli

Colors: Shad, Gizzard Shad

TAIL SPIN...

•Jackall Deracoup: https://bit.ly/2p8X4b0

Colors: Silver, Dera Shad

•Damiki Axe Blade: https://bit.ly/2w2uB9t

Colors: Black Holo, Real Shad

ALABAMA RIG...

•Hog Farmer Tactical Mini Flex Rig: https://bit.ly/3uwY6Md

•Hog Farmer Tactical Micro Flex Rig: https://bit.ly/3RY1wUK

WILLOW LEAF BLADES...

•Hildebrandt Willow Leaf Blades: https://bit.ly/46l4f0o

•Gamakatsu One Touch Blade: https://bit.ly/4nm4Fu5

•Nichols Spoon Spinners: https://bit.ly/3IhFXMB

•Spro Power Swivels: https://bit.ly/2ay0p7d

BUDGET SPINNERBAIT/CHATTERBAIT COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Black Bass 7'1" Medium Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/4cX7VHL

Reel– Seviin GF Series (7:1): https://bit.ly/3qa2SQZ

Line– Seaguar Red Label (17 lb): https://bit.ly/2LOVEwA

BUDGET UNDERSPIN COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick HMG 7' Medium Light: https://bit.ly/4cXBAjD

Reel– Daiwa Fuego LT 2500D–XH: https://bit.ly/2yDmdtQ

Line– Sunline Super FC (8 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BUDGET ALABAMA RIG COMBO...

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

Reel– Shimano SLX 150 XT (HG): https://bit.ly/3YgnWE8

Line– Seaguar Red Label (20 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: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

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

Dropshot Tricks For The Early Fall Transition! (On The Water)

Come along for a fun day of bass fishing! Tim is exploring a new lake today and despite catching a few on jerkbaits and swimbaits right away, he quickly finds that dropshot baits are the key to consistent bites. The early Fall transition can be a challenge, so it's no surprise that Tim turned to finesse to catch some beautiful bass while exploring new water.

In between fish catches, Tim shares a handful of key tips about the dropshot bite. Notice how he switches between the weedless dropshot and the nose hooked model. One is for power fishing, the other for finessing fish that don't want to bite. He also uses two completely different styles of bait to coax fish into eating. Again, it's key to notice that Tim was able to catch plenty of fish on other baits, but it wasn't until he locked the dropshot in his hand that the bigger fish made an appearance.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear Tim used throughout the day. We've also included the combos he was fishing with, the terminal box, and the glasses that let him easily spot the grass lines below the surface. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

JERKBAIT...

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

Color: S Hasu

TEXAS RIG DROPSHOT...

Bait– MissileBaits 6" Worm: https://bit.ly/3T7dHgB

Color: Blueback Secret

Hook– Owner Cover Shot HD: https://bit.ly/36Gunbf

Size: 2/0

Weight– Xzone Tungsten Pencil: https://bit.ly/3LeDf7Z

Size: 1/4 oz

FINESSE SWIMBAIT...

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

Color: Ayu

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

Size: 1/4 oz, 1/0 Hook

NOSE HOOKED DROPSHOT...

Bait– Megabass 3" Hazedong Shad: https://bit.ly/2CIwgzt

Color: Tennessee Shad

Hook– Owner Mosquito Light: https://bit.ly/2zQVKx3

Size: 2

Weight– Xzone Tungsten Pencil: https://bit.ly/3LeDf7Z

Size: 3/16 oz

TIM'S SUNGLASSES...

•Eye Surrender TacticalBassin Sunglasses: https://bit.ly/3cLH0kl

Lense Color: Black/Blue Mirror

TERMINAL BOX...

•Spro Terminal Box: https://bit.ly/3L9Y03F

Box Size: XL

JERKBAIT COMBO...

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

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

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

FINESSE DROPSHOT COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis NRX+ 822 DSR: https://bit.ly/2RB0oJP

Reel– Shimano Exsence 2500: https://bit.ly/2iMtscV

Line– Sunline SX1 10 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2tn8EzQ

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

TEXAS RIG DROPSHOT COMBO...

Rod– Abu Garcia Zenon 7'1" Medium Fast: https://bit.ly/43y32RU

Reel– Abu Garcia Zenon MG–X: https://bit.ly/4dv7WT0

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

Leader– Seaguar JDM Grand Max (15 lb): https://bit.ly/46eb98G

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: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

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