Flipping, Swim Jig And Frog! This NEW Lake Is Full Of GIANT Bass!

Come along for an amazing day of bass fishing!! We're targeting shallow fish around cover and we find a GIANT! It's not easy fishing in the heat, but when bass like these are willing to eat, it's worth it! From the jig to the frog, this day is going to be wild!

You never know what you'll face when you arrive at a new lake. Today we find ourselves in a maze of shallow cover that goes for miles and miles. In order to break it down quickly we decide to focus on the outside edges of shallow cover. The swim jig kicked us off, the flipping jig got the 9 lber, and the frog wrapped up the day with some fun!

Below you'll find links to all the baits Matt used throughout the day, along with the gear he used to fish them. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.


THE FROGS...

•Savage Gear DC Walker Frog: https://bit.ly/2VVjRVl

Color: Bluegill


•SnagProof Zoo Pop: https://bit.ly/484SzxL

Color: Bleeding Shad


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

Color: Navy Seal


SWIM JIG...

•Dirty Jigs 3/8 oz Compact Swim Jig: https://bit.ly/43OSFY1

Color: Tactical Shad


•Storm 3.5" Largo Shad: https://bit.ly/3vxP0NB

Color: Gizzard Shad


FLIPPING JIG...

•Dirty Jigs 3/4 oz No Jack Flipping Jig: https://bit.ly/2fx8YBI

Color: Hematoma


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

Color: Black Shadow Flare


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


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


SWIM JIG COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Legend Xtreme 7'4" Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/2wlJQLu

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

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (50 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Sufix Advance Mono (20 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

Chatterbait VS Swim Jig !! Shallow Water Bass Fishing!

The chatterbait and swim jig are both awesome! Come along for a fun day of fish catching in shallow water! Both the swim jig and the chatterbait are proven fish catchers, but a lot of anglers struggle to understand when to use each style. Today Matt is focusing on these two baits, as well as a frog, to target fish around shallow cover.

For us, the choice between these proven shallow water options is the cover you're fishing around (or through). The chatterbait has amazing drawing power, can cover water quickly, and can be fished erratically. However, it struggles in thick vegetation. The swim jig doesn't have nearly the drawing power, but makes up for it in ability. A swim jig can go anywhere, fish through anything, and gets BIG bites! Add in a frog for good measure and you've got a proven system for shallow water fishing!

Below you'll find links to all the baits and gear we used to target these fish. We've included the exact sizes and colors for each, along with rods and reels Matt used to get these fish out of cover. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.


CHATTERBAIT...

Bait– Jack Hammer Chatterbait (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2popvj6

Color: Green Pumpkin Shad

Trailer– Hog Farmer Spunk Shad 4.5: http://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Color: Ghost Minnow


NO JACK SWIM JIG...

•Dirty Jigs No Jack Swim Jig (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2d8qUCv

Color: Tactical Shad


•Xzone Swammer 5.5: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Color: Ghost Shad


SWIM JIG...

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

Color: Chartreuse Shad


•River2Sea D Walker 120: https://bit.ly/2NwqBmz

Color: Silver Side


COMPACT SWIM JIG...

•Dirty Jigs Compact Swim Jig (3/8 oz): https://bit.ly/43OSFY1

Colors: Blue Glimmer


•Storm Largo Shad 3.5: https://bit.ly/3vxP0NB

Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl


FROGS...

•Spro Bronzeye 70 Poppin Frog: https://bit.ly/3iVW03I

Color: Killer Gill


•Savage Frog DC Walker Frog: https://bit.ly/2VVjRVl

Color: Olive/Chartreuse, Gill


WAKEBAIT...

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

Color: Golden Shiner


FROG COMBO...

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

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

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


NO JACK SWIM JIG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 7'6" XXH: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

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

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


COMPACT SWIM JIG COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Legend Xtreme 7'4" Heavy: https://bit.ly/2wlJQLu

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

Line– Sufix 131 Braid (50 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF


CHATTERBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Megabass P5 Destroyer Daemos: https://bit.ly/3wHoXpD

Model: 7'2" Medium+ Fast

Reel– Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

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

Leader– Sunline Saltimate FC (20 lb): https://bit.ly/2O4UElB


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

Swim Jig Fishing! All The Tricks No One Is Talking About!

How's your swim jig game? Are you missing the boat on this incredible technique?? A lot of people are! Most anglers don't realize that a swim jig imitates small baitfish and panfish better than a swimbait! Here's everything you need to know... 

Swim jigs come in all sorts of shapes and sizes and they're not created equal. Understanding head shapes and hook strengths is just as important as understanding the difference between a squarebill and a deep diving crankbait. Pay close attention as Matt details his jig and trailer pairings so you can use the best combination for your fishing conditions. 

Below you'll find links to the exact jigs, trailers, and gear that Matt discussed in the video. He's even included his favorite weights and colors for each. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 


FULL SIZE SWIM JIGS...

•Dirty Jigs California Swim Jig: http://bit.ly/2auXfmx

Favorite Size: 3/8 - 3/4 oz

Favorite Colors: Tactical Shad, Alabama Bream, Crappie


•Dirty Jigs No–Jack Swim Jig: http://bit.ly/2d8qUCv

Favorite Size: 1/2 oz

Favorite Colors: Black and Blue, Hematoma, Tactical Shad


•Dirty Jigs Swim Jig: http://bit.ly/2dIVUMd

Favorite Size: 1/2 oz

Favorite Colors: Black and Blue, Hematoma, Tactical Shad


BLADED SWIM JIG...

•Megabass Uoze Swimmer: http://bit.ly/2kmDjdK

Favorite Size: 1/2 oz

Favorite Colors: Black Blue, Gripan, Smoke Shad


FULL SIZE SWIMBAIT TRAILERS...

•Gambler EZ Swimmer: https://bit.ly/2OLlyUf

Colors: Gold Rush, Silver Shadow


•Xzone 5.5 Swammer: http://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Colors: Green Pumpkin Blue, Electric Shad


•River2Sea D Walker 120: http://bit.ly/2NwqBmz

Colors: Shamrock Shad, Ice White, Green Pumpkin Red


FINESSE SWIM JIGS...

•Dirty Jigs Finesse Swim Jig: http://bit.ly/2dr2933

Favorite Size: 5/16 oz

Colors: Tactical Shad, Blue Glimmer, Alabama Bream


•Missile Baits Mini Swim Jig: https://bit.ly/3SdHVOF

Favorite Size: 5/16 oz

Colors: Shad Flash, Bruiser, BrewGill


FINESSE SWIM JIG TRAILERS...

•Storm 3.5 Largo Shad: https://bit.ly/3vxP0NB

Colors: Albino Shad, Sexy Shad


•Xzone 3.5 Swammer: http://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Colors: Electric Shad, 309


SWIM JIG COMBO...

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

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

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

Leader– Sunline Saltimate FC 20 lb: https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2


NO JACK SWIM JIG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 7'6" XH: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

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

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


BUDGET SWIM JIG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano SLX A 7'2" Heavy: https://bit.ly/2mGp1Vc

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

Line– Power Pro Braid 65 lb: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b


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

Chatterbait And Swim Jig Tricks For Summer Bass!

Bladed jigs and swim jigs are great lures for catching bass in Summer! They can be fished in and around cover and can catch bass in all sorts of different environments. However, there are some key details to fishing these baits in Summer that differs from other times of year. 

Fishing a chatterbait or swim jig in Summer is all about grass and heavy cover. Your rod and line are two key details that most anglers overlook this time of year. The same setup you were using in Spring may not be right for Summer fishing. The key is to create a situation where the baits have "hang time" as they break free of grass and debris. Once you dial in this trick you will catch way more fish than the other anglers around you. 

In addition to dialing in your gear, there are a few different baits and trailers that will help you get more bites in different situations. Below you'll find links to the exact baits, including sizes, colors, and trailer options, that we fish in the Summer. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 


FAVORITE CHATTERBAITS... 

-ZMan Evergreen Jack Hammer: http://bit.ly/2popvj6

Weight- 3/8 to 1/2 oz

Colors: Bruised Green Pump, Brett's Bluegill, Green Pump Shad


-ZMan Mini Max: https://bit.ly/3tqztzi

Weight - 3/8 to 1/2 oz

Colors: Bluegill, Gizzard Shad, Green Pumpkin


SKIRTLESS CHATTERBAITS... 

- ZMan Naked Chatterbait Custom: https://bit.ly/3bB7FTS


-Zman Chatterbait WillowVibe: https://bit.ly/3bMQM8J


-Zman Eye Strike Chatterbait: https://bit.ly/3bIodtg


HEAVY CHATTERBAIT... 

Bait- ZMan JackHammer 1 1/4 oz: http://bit.ly/2popvj6

Colors: Black Blue, Green Pumpkin Shad, White


CHATTERBAIT TRAILERS... 

-Hog Farmer 4.5/5.5 Spunk Shad: http://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Colors: Ghost Minnow, Blue Gizzard, Hematoma, Natural Gill


-Yamamoto Zako: http://bit.ly/2fKmSRp

Colors: Green Pump White Lam, Tennessee Shad, Zako


-Big Bite Baits Kamikaze SwimOn: https://bit.ly/2NkSdPV

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Smoky Gold, Hematoma


-Storm Largo Shad: https://bit.ly/3vxP0NB

Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Sexy Shad


SWIM JIGS... 

-Dirty Jigs California Swim Jig: http://bit.ly/2auXfmx

Weight: 1/2 to 3/4 oz.

Favorite Colors: Crappie, Tactical Shad, Alabama Bream, Black/Blue


-Dirty Jigs Skirted Swim Jig: http://bit.ly/2dIVUMd

Weight: 1/4 - 3/8 oz.

Favorite Colors: Alabama Craw, Crappie, Hematoma, Tactical Shad


SWIM JIG TRAILERS... 

-R2S D Walker Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2NwqBmz

Sizes- 100 (Swim Jig), 120 (California Swim Jig)

Favorite Colors: PB Red, Shamrock Shad, Ice White


-Big Bite Baits Pro Swimmer: https://bit.ly/3AeQsaS

Sizes- 3.8, 4.8

Favorite Colors: Sunfish, Tilapia Magic, Albino Shad


FAT BOBBER STOPPER...

-Halo Fishing Swimbait Cone Head: https://bit.ly/3y8yzds


CHATTERBAIT COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Expride A 7'2" MH Glass: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

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

Line- Sunline Super FC 15 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju


BUDGET CHATTERBAIT COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano SLX 7'2" MH Glass: https://bit.ly/3uNTvXf

Reel- Shimano SLX 150 (HG): http://bit.ly/2NfdOnk

Line- Sunline FC 15 lb: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm


SWIM JIG COMBO... 

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

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

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 50 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ


BUDGET SWIM JIG COMBO... 

Rod- St. Croix Bass X 7'4" Heavy Fast: http://bit.ly/2r0xWAs

Reel- Reel- Shimano SLX 150 (HG): http://bit.ly/2NfdOnk

Line- Power Pro Braid (50 lb): http://bit.ly/2aFg46b


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. See it here... 

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