Chatterbait VS Whopper Plopper! Summer Fishing Our Local Lake
Come along on a topwater mission as Tim and JD go in search of big Summer bass! Watch as they adapt to changing conditions, dodge storms, and catch some really nice fish. The goal for the day is topwater but they do what it takes to build a consistent pattern. They end up switching back and forth between 3 sizes of Whopper Plopper and a JackHammer Chatterbait to keep the pattern alive!
Summer fishing is all about adapting to the conditions. When the weather is up and down so are the fish. If you add in changes in current, angling pressure, etc... it can be overwhelming. Sometimes it helps to just simplify your game plan. Today the guys knew exactly they wanted to throw and they searched until they found a way to make it work.
Below you'll find links to the exact baits they used throughout the day. We've included the exact sizes, colors, trailers, etc. We also included links to the rod and reel combos they were using, as well as a budget-friendly option. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.
CHATTERBAIT...
Bait- Evergreen JackHammer 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2popvj6
Color: Green Pumpkin Shad
Trailer- HogFarmer Spunk Shad 5.5: http://bit.ly/2UFkCD7
Color: Ghost Minnow
TOPWATER...
-Whopper Plopper 130 (Loon): http://bit.ly/2a7ipHL
-Whopper Plopper 110 (I Know It): http://bit.ly/2bsPbQV
Whopper Plopper 90 (Phantom Shad): http://bit.ly/2bsPbQV
TOPWATER COMBO...
Rod- G Loomis IMX Pro 844C MBR: http://bit.ly/2lVATTC
Reel- SLX 70 MGL (XG): https://bit.ly/3gIUCgJ
Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 40 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
CHATTERBAIT COMBO...
Rod- G Loomis IMX Pro Bladed Jig (883) http://bit.ly/2QurcHi
Reel- Shimano Metanium DC (XG): http://bit.ly/2qrSZvs
Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 50 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- Sunline FC-100 Shock Leader 16 lb: http://bit.ly/2O4UElB
BUDGET ALL-AROUND COMBO...
Rod- Shimano SLX 7'2" Medium: http://bit.ly/2L3wppO
Reel- Shimano SLX (XG): http://bit.ly/2NfdOnk
Line- Power Pro Braided 40 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