Fishing The BEST Lake You've NEVER Heard Of!!! (The 2nd Lake)

We're back down in Texas fishing on Jack Brittingham's Briar Lakes Ranch with our friend Aaron Lewis! These private lakes are trophy managed and the fishing is incredible! Yesterday kicked off the trip with a 42 lb limit in a matter of minutes, we'll see what day two holds! Let's go!!

We're facing much tougher conditions on day two... We've got heavy winds and a major change in air pressure but plenty of new private water to explore! The guys start on a new lake and have no trouble catching fish but after a couple hours the decision is made to return to the scene of yesterday's incredible fishing. Its the right call and the big ones start loading into the boat again!

Below you'll find links to the baits we were fishing with, as well as the rods and reels we used to land these giant bass. All the gear links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of the items. Additionally, we've included a link to the Briar Lakes Ranch Website where you can get information on visiting these fisheries yourself. 

THE RANCH…

•Briar Lakes Ranch Website: https://bit.ly/3JtuFTI

PREVIOUS VIDEO FROM BRIAR LAKES RANCH...

•42 Lbs At Briar Lakes: https://youtu.be/MCzykY0roWA

ALABAMA RIG...

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

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

Baits– Keitech 3.8 Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Color: Electric Shad

UNDERSPIN...

Bait– XZone 5.5 Swammer: http://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Color: Sexy Shad

Hook– Owner Flashy Swimmer: http://bit.ly/2e8O4Y7

Size: 6/0

CHATTERBAIT...

Bait– Zman JackHammer 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2popvj6

Color: Green Pumpkin Shad

Trailer #1 – Missile Baits 5.5 Spunk Shad: https://bit.ly/3CA8BCG

Color: Frosted Purple

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

Color: Electric Shad 

JERKBAIT...

•Shimano World Diver: https://bit.ly/3o1BwrR

Color: Black Silver

BURRITO SWIMBAIT...

•Bacca 5" Burrito: https://bit.ly/3p5SkiW

Color: Tactical Shad

LIPLESS CRANKBAIT...

•Jackall TN–70: http://bit.ly/2lqAwjh

Color: HL Aurora Black

Hook Upgrade– Owner ST–35: http://bit.ly/2g8uCMj

Size: 4

SQUAREBILL CRANKBAIT...

•Rapala OG Rocco: https://bit.ly/3PHvNCI

Color: Red Crawdad

MATT'S TRAVEL BOX...

•Buzbe Colony 28 Modular Box: https://bit.ly/3U9y4cl

•Buzbe Swarm 28 Modular Tackle Bag: https://bit.ly/3JyGtnA

THE SCALE...

•Brecknell Electro Samson: http://bit.ly/2f7QgQ9

TIM'S RIG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 7’6" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/32IrXqE

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

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

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

MATT'S BURRITO COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 7'7" Heavy: https://bit.ly/32IrXqE

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

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

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

TIM'S LIPLESS COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis IMX PRO 855 CBR: http://bit.ly/2og0BmK

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

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

Leader– Maxima 18 lb Ultragreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

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

Catching 5 BASS For 40 LBS On A Lure We Made!! AMAZING Bass Fishing!!!

5 bass for over 40 lbs!! Watch every bite as the guys catch a MONSTER limit with an 11 lb Kicker!! This is truly EPIC bass fishing!! What a way to kick off their return to life on the road! If you've wondered what it feels like to build a pattern and catch giants on different techniques, check this out!

When the Tactical duo get together magic always seems to happen. Today Matt and Tim hit the water with no information except for a forecast that said a front was moving in... perfect fishing conditions. They started shallow, then moved deep, and took the time to explain each decision along the way. They caught fish on everything from a swimbait, to a crankbait, to a scrounger, but on this day the A-Rig stole the show!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits the guys were using. We've included our modifications, hook upgrades, etc, where applicable. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

TACTICAL FLEX A-RIG...

•Hogfarmer Tactical Flex Bladed Rig: https://bit.ly/38xd1es

TACTICAL FLEX RIG COMPONENTS...

Baits– Keitech 4.8" Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad

Main Head– Matt Allen Swimbait: http://bit.ly/29RrTYN

Size: 1/2 oz

Side Heads- Matt Allen Swimbait: http://bit.ly/29RrTYN

Size: 1/8 oz

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

Colors: Albino, Smokin Magic Shad

SWIMBAIT...

Bait– Megabass Magdraft Freestyle: http://bit.ly/3bRG3Wi

Color: Albino Pearl Shad

Hook– Owner Beast: http://bit.ly/2ancP66

Size: 8/0

UNDERSPIN...

Bait– Keitech Fat Swing Impact 4.8: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Color: Electric Shad

Hook– Owner Flashy Swimmer 5/0: http://bit.ly/2e8O4Y7

DEEP CRANKBAIT…

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

Color: Mirrored Minnow

LIPLESS CRANKBAITS...

•Lucky Craft LV500: http://bit.ly/2aAUUbd

Color: American Shad

Hook Upgrade: Gamakatsu EWG (Size 4): http://bit.ly/2DCOlmV

•Jackall TN 60: http://bit.ly/2lqAwjh

Color: RT Scale Minnow

Hook Upgrade: Owner ST 35 (Size 6): http://bit.ly/2g8uCMj

SCROUNGER...

Bait– Scottsboro Tackle Sniper 5.25: https://bit.ly/3gHTQ6t

Color: Ole Smokey

Head– Davis Baits Shaky Fish: https://bit.ly/3AT3lYv

Size: 1/2 oz

A–RIG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 7'7" Heavy: https://bit.ly/32IrXqE

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

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

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

TIM'S LIPLESS COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis IMX Pro 855C CBR: http://bit.ly/2og0BmK

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

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro 30 lb: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Maxima Ultragreen 15 lb: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

SWIMBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano SLX 7'8" Heavy: https://bit.ly/3QbMjvs

Reel– Shimano Tranx 300: http://bit.ly/2kYsvRw

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

Leader– Sunline Saltimate Shock 30 lb: https://bit.ly/3WqDIJp

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

Catching BIG Bass In TOUGH Conditions! 30 lbs For 5 Bass!!!

With a 40 degree temperature drop most anglers would just stay home. But we're clear down in Texas and a cold snap won't keep us down! Come along for a day on the water as we adapt to the changing weather and dial in a pattern for BIG Bass, no matter what the weather throws our way! 

Its simple to catch big bass when everything is in your favor. When the sun is shining, you've got a breeze on the water, and the fish are up shallow, it can be downright easy. But what do you do when it starts to fall apart? We're 19 hours from home on Lake Falcon in South Texas. The day time temperatures were hovering around 100 degrees and suddenly plunged to 60. To make things worse, the wind blew 40+ mph overnight. We have 1 day of experience on the lake, no idea how these fish adapt to these conditions, but that's not going to stop us!

With modern electronics and some tenacity, even brutal conditions are no match. The key in this scenario was to slow down. Two days prior we had been on a great bite with a wobble head and a 10" ribbon tail worm. We stuck to the same basic pattern, downsized a bit, and focused on key offshore structures (the largest rock piles we could find) and caught a ton of big fish on a day when most bass fishermen would have preferred to stay home. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and equipment we were using. We've included the key colors to help you dial in your fishery the next time you're faced with a tough bite. All of the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of the items. 

Squarebill Crankbait... 

Crank- River2Sea Biggie Poppa (Abalone Shad): http://bit.ly/2ahCzvo

Hook Upgrade- VMC Bladed Hybrid Treble (Size 3): http://bit.ly/2oqWODi

Wobble Head... 

Head- Dirty Jigs Pivot Point: http://bit.ly/2jOY1Ns

Size: 1/2 oz with 4/0 Hook

Bait- Strike King Rage Bug (Junebug): http://bit.ly/2aAsuiV

Shaky Head... 

Head- Canterbury Shaky Head 1/8 oz: http://bit.ly/2aFOs0V

Bait- Culprit 7.5" Curly Tail Worm (Junebug): https://bit.ly/3v1ii6Z

Texas Rigged Worm... 

Bait- Zoom Ol Monster 10.5": http://bit.ly/2adPtjs

Colors: Junebug, Junebug Red, Candy Bug

Hook- Owner Jungle Wide Gap 5/0: http://bit.ly/2sBsR1Z

Weight- Swagger Tungsten Vader Flipping: http://bit.ly/2NjDYtV

Sizes: 1/4 - 3/8 oz

Tim's Big Worm Combo... 

Rod- Shimano Expride 7'6" Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel- Shimano Metanium DC (HG): http://bit.ly/2qrSZvs

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

Leader- Sunline Super FC Sniper 25 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

Matt's Shakey Head Combo... 

Rod- Shimano Zodias 6'10" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/3aeQbYW

Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B (XG): https://bit.ly/34HlAAk

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 30 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader- Sunline Assassin 12 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

Matt's Travel Rod Combo... 

Rod- Megabass Triza Stym Palisades: https://bit.ly/2Glg3au

Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B (XG): https://bit.ly/34HlAAk

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

Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 20 lb Mono: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

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

Bass Fishing With BIG Plastic Worms! Texas Bass Fishing On Falcon Lake!

Today we're catching BIG bass on Lake Falcon in Texas! The bass are already moving offshore in this part of the country and we're catching them on big worms and creature baits. Come along as we explore one of the most unique lakes in the US (and Mexico) and catch some big bass along the way!

When we got to the lake we were shocked to find it was more than 40 feet low. Only one boat ramp was open and the water was a dirty brown color. This may have deterred other anglers but we know that low water can mean huge congregations of fish on offshore structure. We weren't disappointed! 

If you've never been to this part of the country, its worth a visit. The town of Zapata on the shores of Lake Falcon is home to several tackle shops. Its a step back in time to the heart of bass fishing and a place where anglers don't even bat an eye when talk of double digit fish comes up. 

The vast majority of today's fish were caught on soft plastics. Below you'll find links to all the different baits we were throwing, the exact trailers, colors, rigging, etc. We've also included some of our favorite combos that we used throughout the course of the day. 

Plastic Worms... 

-Zoom Ol' Monster: http://bit.ly/2adPtjs

Color: Junebug, Junebug Red, Candy Bug

-Netbait T-Mac 6.5": http://bit.ly/2jndwj9

Color: JuneBug

Today's Creature Baits... 

-Zoom Z-Craw (Standard): http://bit.ly/2vW7Jo5

Colors: Junebug, BlackLight

-Strike King Rage Bug: http://bit.ly/2aAsuiV

Colors: Junebug

-Zoom Magnum Ultravibe Speed Craw: https://bit.ly/3fTGlQQ

Colors: Junebug

Other Great Baits Available In Junebug... 

-Zoom Super Speed Craw: https://bit.ly/3cZOMby

-Netbait Paca Slim 4": http://bit.ly/2M5cuGF

-Netbait C-Mac Curtly Tail 11" Worm: https://bit.ly/2OxtIzR

-Strike King Magnum Rage Bug: https://bit.ly/3fX4O7U

-Keitech Mad Wag Long 11" Worm: https://bit.ly/3dkFMLl 

Texas-Rigging... 

Tim's Hook- Owner Jungle Wide Gap 5/0: http://bit.ly/2sBsR1Z

Matt's Hook- Owner All Purpose 5/0: https://bit.ly/2QbbdRW

Weight- Swagger Tungsten Vader 3/8 oz: http://bit.ly/2NjDYtV

Peg- VMC Sinker Stops: https://bit.ly/38XLQd4

Other Rigging... 

Wobble Head- Dirty Jigs Pivot Point: http://bit.ly/2jOY1Ns

Sizes: 1/2 oz 4/0 for Rage Bug, 3/4 oz 5/0 for Z-Craw

Shaky Head- Dirty Jigs Canterbury 1/4 oz: http://bit.ly/2aFOs0V

Chatterbait...

Bait- Evergreen JackHammer 1/2 oz (Hites Hot Craw): http://bit.ly/2popvj6

Trailer- Yamamoto Kickin Zako (Green Pumpkin): https://bit.ly/3fPRQsF

Tim's Texas Rig Combo...

Rod- Shimano Expride 7'6" Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel- Shimano Metanium DC (HG): http://bit.ly/2qrSZvs

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

Leader- Sunline Super FC Sniper 25 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

Matt's Travel Combo... 

Rod- Megabass Triza Stym Palisades: https://bit.ly/2Glg3au

Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B (XG): https://bit.ly/34HlAAk

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

Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 20 lb Mono: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Matt's Favorite Wobble Head Combo... 

Rod- Shimano Zodias 7'5" Heavy: https://bit.ly/3aeQbYW

Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B (XG): https://bit.ly/34HlAAk

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

Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 20 lb Mono: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

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