Clear Water Fishing? These Tricks Always Catch Bass!
Clear water can be tricky, but not with these tips! Whether you're on the Great Lakes, a highland reservoir, or a clear water pond, this information will help you catch more fish. We typically apply these tips to Northern Smallmouth, but they work great for big Spotted Bass and Largemouth too!
When water is clear, distance is your friend! Focusing on your lake's color line will get more bites, and so will light fluorocarbon. Once you've figured out how to be stealthy, it comes down to lure presentation. We have key baits that we trust to consistently get bite in clear water situations and you can rely on them too. From finesse power fishing to micro baits, these are the lures we use.
Below you'll find links to the exact baits discussed in the video. We've included our favorite sizes and colors, favorite rigging components, as well as the rods and reels we use to fish them effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.
SINGLE SWIMBAITS...
•Dirty Jigs Tactical Finesse Swimbait Head: https://bit.ly/2Pqrq3n
Favorite Size: 3/8 oz
•Keitech 3.8" Fat Swing Impact: https://bit.ly/2ab7s8v
Colors: Electric Blue Chartreuse, Sun Gill
•Xzone 4" Swammer: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q
Colors: Electric Shad, Electric Blue Chart, Perch
•Keitech 4" Easy Shiner: https://bit.ly/2bxJK6H
Colors: Electric Blue Chartreuse, Electric Bluegill
OKASHIRA SWIMBAIT...
•Megabass Okashira Screw Head: https://bit.ly/2EpluSA
Size: 1/16th - 1/8 oz
•Megabass 3" Spark Shad: https://bit.ly/2XcLZk4
Colors: Albino, Real, Silver Shad
DARK SLEEPER...
•Megabass 3" Dark Sleeper (3/4 oz): https://bit.ly/2TyR1GT
Colors: Wakasagi, Haze
JERKBAITS...
•Megabass Vision 110 Jr + 1: https://bit.ly/2LnK389
Colors: Elegy Bone, Northern Secret, MG Western Clown
SPEED CRANKBAITS...
•River2Sea Tactical DD 75: https://bit.ly/37dclbX
Colors: Northern Special, Green Pumpkin Craw
•Megabass Deep X 300: https://bit.ly/2sSQHpt
Colors: Elegy Bone, Biwako See Thru Chart
SPY BAITS...
•Duo Realis Spin Bait 80 (3/8 oz): https://bit.ly/3QE27YK
Colors: Ghost Minnow, Green Smelt, Blue Hitch
NED RIGS...
•Xzone Ned Zone: https://bit.ly/2mRiYhF
Colors: 309, Big Limit
•Duo Realis Wriggle ND Slim: https://bit.ly/3PQtGQq
Colors: BTM Dweller, Lotic White
•ZMan NedLockZ HD: https://bit.ly/2kIgRYK
Size: 1/10 oz
FINESSE TUBES...
•Netbait STH 2.5" Finesse Tube: https://bit.ly/3aU0oeU
Colors: Juvenile Goby, Ten Point
•Dirty Jigs Guppy Head: https://bit.ly/2nyUJRS
Size: 3/16 oz, 1/0 Hook
DROPSHOT...
•MissileBaits BombShot: https://bit.ly/2YYBipr
Colors: Fishaliscious, Goby Bite
•Big Bite Baits Smallie Smasher: https://bit.ly/3xEADuo
Colors: Smashed Goby, Perch Dinner
•Owner Mosquito Light: https://bit.ly/2zQVKx3
Size: 2
•Xzone Skinny Tungsten weight: https://bit.ly/40NDHjT
Size: 1/4 oz
FLUOROCARBON LINE...
•Sunline Super FC (7 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju
•Seaguar InvizX (6-8 lb): https://bit.ly/2oVsG2Y
•Sufix 131 Braid (6 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF
FAVORITE FINESSE SPINNING COMBO...
Rod– G Loomis NRX+ 7'6" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/2RB0oJP
Model: 901S SJR
Reel– Shimano Exsence A 3000: https://bit.ly/2iMtscV
Line– Sufix 131 Braid (6 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF
Leader– Sunline Super FC (7 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju
DARK SLEEPER COMBO...
Rod– Megabass P5 7'1" Med Hvy Dark Sleeper: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY
Reel– Shimano Aldebaran MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2fdX1Uy
LIne– Sunline Super FC (12 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju
FINESSE SWIMBAIT COMBO...
Rod– G Loomis GLX 7'5" Medium 892S JWR: https://bit.ly/49kagJX
Reel– Shimano Exsence A 3000: https://bit.ly/2iMtscV
Line– Seaguar InvizX (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2oVsG2Y
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 FC (10 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
