Summer Crankbait Tricks (Deep To Shallow) That Will Catch Bass In Your Lake!!

Crankbaits are "the deal" in Summer! They catch a lot of fish, they catch giant fish, and they're easy to use! Today we're showing you the best colors to catch big fish, the best body shapes for your lake, and where to fish these Crankbaits! You don't want to miss this!

When Matt starts off with "this is really simple", you know its going to be a good one! Almost 40 minutes of crankbait knowledge later and you'll have a "simplified" approach to Summer crankbait fishing! The knowledge nuggets Matt let's out about retrieves, color selection, hook design, and equipment are priceless, so pay close attention!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits Matt discusses in the video. We've included the guy's favorite colors for each, as well as the gear they use to fish them effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

IF YOU COULD ONLY HAVE ONE...

•Strike King 6XD: https://bit.ly/2ery44M

Color: Sexy Shad

BIG DEEP DIVERS…

•Azuma Z Boss 22: https://bit.ly/3J05uHl

Colors: Grand Shad, Hot Mess, Goldie Lox

•Azuma Z Boss 24: https://bit.ly/3oKifPk

Colors: Grand Shad, Hot Mess, Goldie Lox

•Strike King 10XD: https://bit.ly/2gHT4F0

Colors: Powder Blue Back Chart, Sexy Blue Back Herring

•Duel Hardcore BulletCrank: https://bit.ly/3gH0hGB

Colors: Blue Back Chart, Blueback Herring, Sexy Shad

DEEP DIVING CRANKS...

•Strike King 6XD: https://bit.ly/2ery44M

Color: Sexy Shad, Powder Blue Chartreuse

•Rapala DT 16: https://bit.ly/2BL0UYl

Colors: Parrot, Citrus Shad, Big Shad

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

Colors: Chartreuse Blue, Metallic Shad, Summer Minnow

MID DIVING CRANKBAITS...

•Norman Deep Little N: https://bit.ly/2acSLUd

Colors: Chart Blue, Sexy Shad, Chartreuse Shad

•Rapala DT 8: https://bit.ly/2BL0UYl

Colors: Parrot, Citrus Shad, Big Shad

•Megabass Super Z3: https://bit.ly/3HDg7wc

Colors: Kasumi Ito, Old Z, Ito Ayu

SHALLOW CRANKBAITS...

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

Colors: Bruised Citrus Shad, Citrus Shad, Green Gizzard

•Spro Speed Demon 55: https://bit.ly/3XGWUC2

Colors: Laundry Matte, Old School Shad, Chart Blue

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

Colors: Mossy Shad, Real Shad, Ghost Minnow

BFS CRANKBAITS...

•Megabass Super Z1: https://bit.ly/2Y9dkHB

Colors: Mat Craw 2, Wild Craw, Kasumi Ito

•Shimano Macbeth 39 Tiny: https://bit.ly/45Pj3Dd

Colors: Clear Green Craw, Sleeper Shad, Sexy Shad

•Damiki BFS 40 Crankbait: https://bit.ly/432XZaY

Colors: Mossy Shad, Olive Flash Shad 

TREBLE/SPLIT RING UPGRADES...

•Gamakatsu EWG: https://bit.ly/2cZrsbY

Sizes: 4 and 2

•Gamakatsu RED EWG: https://bit.ly/2dmxXK8

Sizes: 4 and 2

•Owner ST–36: https://bit.ly/2cWpeyw

Sizes: 1, 1/0

•Owner ST–35: https://bit.ly/2g8uCMj

Sizes: 2, 1/0

•Owner Hyperwire Split Rings: https://bit.ly/2v8ArBX

Sizes: 3 and 4

BIG CRANKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis IMX Pro 968 CBR: https://bit.ly/2FQj6CZ

Reel– Shimano Tranx 200A HG: https://bit.ly/2Tv0yCy

Line– Sunline Crank FC 15 lb: https://bit.ly/3fohguC

MID CRANKBAIT COMBO...

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

Model: Power Glass Cranker

Reel– 13 Fishing Concept C2: https://bit.ly/2NlzZhg

Line– Sunline Crank FC 15 lb: https://bit.ly/3fohguC

BUDGET CRANKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Intenza 7' Medium Glass: https://bit.ly/2QADLTq

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

Line– Sunline Super FC 15 lb: https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BFS CRANKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Cashion Icon Bait Finesse 7' Light: https://bit.ly/3mLIIes

Reel– Shimano Curado BFS Casting Reel: https://bit.ly/2QGRVF2

Line– Daiwa J Fluoro Hidden (6 lb): https://bit.ly/3ILKXH0

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

3 Jig Fishing Tricks To Catch Bigger Bass This Summer! Beginner To Advanced!

Summer jig fishing is a great way to catch big bass! In today's video Matt starts off by simplifying jig fishing for the angler that just wants to build confidence in the technique. He demonstrates jig retrieves before diving in depth into how to adapt your jigs to changing conditions, how to stroke a jig, and how to adapt trailers for Summer bass fishing. 

Jig fishing is one of those techniques you can dive as deep into as you want. It can be as simple as a single jig in a great color that you use effectively throughout the year or it can be taken to a whole different level. It can also be taken to the max with different styles, colors, and retrieves. Stroking is a prime example of how a jig can be adapted to get bigger bites. In today's video Matt explains how to stroke a jig then takes it a step further and shows a simpler way to adapt the technique when fishing flats. 

Its up to you to decide how in depth you want to take your jig fishing. Below is a breakdown of the baits, trailers, and colors Matt discussed in the video. He also included the jig combo he was using as well as a few alternatives at different price points. The links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

Our #1 Jig... 

Jig- Dirty Jigs Pitchin' Jig 1/2 oz (Go To): http://bit.ly/2amL3of

Other Great Colors: Molting Craw, Green Pumpkin Craw

Trailer- RI Sweet Beaver (Green Pumpkin Red): http://bit.ly/29W3RZW

Compact Jig... 

Jig- Compact Pitchin' 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2hAIyCV

Colors: Go To, Molting Craw, Green Pumpkin Craw

Trailer #1- Reaction Innovations Smallie Beaver: http://bit.ly/2dR6CkP

Trailer #2- Strike King Rage Chunk: http://bit.ly/2Hd4MFA

Stroking Jig... 

Jig- No Jack 3/4 oz: http://bit.ly/2fx8YBI

Colors: Molting Craw, Go To, Okechobee 420

Trailer #1- Strike King Rage Craw: http://bit.ly/2uoqsLJ

Trailer #2- Reaction Innovations Spicy Beaver: http://bit.ly/2MPuma1

Alternative Jig Trailers... 

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

-Big Bite Double Tail: http://bit.ly/2qS1YtE

-Yamamoto Double Tail: http://bit.ly/2db9w1p

-Reaction Innovations Kinky Beaver: http://bit.ly/2XQ1kJ1

-Netbait Paca Chunk: http://bit.ly/2d8mIXx

Jig Stroking Combo... 

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

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

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

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

Compact Pitchin' Jig Combo... 

Rod- G Loomis GLX 843C MBR: http://bit.ly/2gqziwT

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

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 40 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader- Sunline FC-100 16 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2O4UElB

Budget Jig Combo... 

Rod- Shimano Intenza 7'2" Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2QADLTq

Reel- Shimano SLX DC 150: http://bit.ly/2LWzw2Q

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

NEW Tactical Bassin Apparel... 

TacticalBassin Reaper Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2TwBWs7

TacticalBassin Shadow Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2FVD9Rs

TacticalBassin Sun Shirt: http://bit.ly/2TvFMBD

TacticalBassin Hooded Sun Shirt: http://bit.ly/38cVi9G

Summer Night Fishing: Everything You Need To Know To Catch Bass At Night!

Night fishing is worth it and you should give it! The dog days of Summer can be brutal but Summer nights are magical and packed with aggressive fish! Just like fishing in the day, there are some tricks to constantly catching big bass. In today's video we cover everything from moon phase to overlooked lures that get big bites in the dark!

Traditional angling knowledge would have you out on the lake at night with a Colorado bladed spinnerbait and a 10" black power worm. While this works extremely well on a lot of fisheries, its just the tip of the iceberg on what an angler can do at night. Creature baits, reaction baits, topwater, swimbaits, even finesse baits, are all excellent choices at night. There is a time and place for everything and that's what we want you to gain from today's video. 

You can't forget the basics because they continue to work, but if you want to branch out and be successful there are some great options that you've been overlooking. Below is a breakdown of the baits and equipment discussed in the video. The links go direct to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos, descriptions, and available colors for each item. We've also included some rod recommendations as well for some of our favorite night fishing combos when sensitivity is key. 

Worms...

-Big Bite Baits B2 10" worm - https://bit.ly/2BfL51p

-Berkley Power worm 10" - http://bit.ly/2cxomPX

-Berkley Power worm 12"- http://bit.ly/2Xj2IHm

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

Creature Baits…

-Zoom Brush Hog - http://bit.ly/2bnpCRx

-Strike King Game Hog - http://bit.ly/2pfGxir

Worm and Creature Hardware... 

Tungsten Weight- Swagger Vader 1/2-3/4 oz: https://bit.ly/3c28mks

Brass Weight- Top Brass Worm Weight: http://bit.ly/2jDhYXu

Glass Bead- Top Brass Glass: http://bit.ly/2iOiqSD

Bobber Stop- http://bit.ly/2ZxAYuV

Hook- Owner Jungle Wide Gap (5/0-7/0): http://bit.ly/2sBsR1Z

Jigs... 

Jig- No Jack Flippin' Jig (1/2-3/4 oz): http://bit.ly/2fx8YBI

Colors: Black/Blue, Molting Craw, The Go To

Trailer- Reaction Innovations Sweet Beaver: http://bit.ly/29W3RZW

Colors: Tramp Stamp, Black/Blue, Green Pumpkin

Jig Rattles- http://bit.ly/2kIQ0dH

Topwater... 

Double Bladed Buzzbait- D&M Double Hammer: http://bit.ly/29W2t9z

Subtle Buzzbait- D&M Easy Roller: https://bit.ly/2SCqcmj

Frog- River2Sea Spittin Wa 70: http://bit.ly/29YS5g6

Plopper- Whopper Plopper 130: http://bit.ly/2bsPbQV

Wakebaits... 

Lipped Wakebait- Noisy Dachs ND180: http://bit.ly/2JbrbaM

Lipless Wakebait- Spro 8" BBZ Floater: http://bit.ly/2cU1x5P

Budget Rat Wake- Spro BBZ Rat: http://bit.ly/2tHDGyU

High-End Rat Wake- Johnny Rat (either size): http://bit.ly/2q9CNA8

Swim Jigs/Spinnerbaits/Chatterbaits... 

Swim Jig- California Swim Jig (1/2-3/4 oz): http://bit.ly/2auXfmx

Subtle Swim Jig trailer- Keitech 4.8": http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Aggressive Swim Jig Trailer- R2S D Walker 120: http://bit.ly/2NwqBmz

Willow Leaf Spinnerbait- Revenge Heavy Duty: http://bit.ly/2b7GBrs

Favorite Chatterbait- Evergreen JackHammer 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2popvj6

Chatterbait Trailer- Spunk Shad (4.5-5.5): http://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Crankbaits... 

-Strike King 10XD: http://bit.ly/2gHT4F0

-Strike King 6XD: http://bit.ly/2ery44M

-Norman DD22: http://bit.ly/2LKB37w

-R2S Tactical Crank: http://bit.ly/37dclbX

Colors: Chartreuse, White, Shad

Favorite All-Around Night Combo... 

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

Reel- Shimano Bantam Metanium 150 HG: https://bit.ly/34HlAAk

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

Favorite Big Swimbait Combo... 

Rod- G Loomis IMX Pro 966 SWBR: http://bit.ly/2x9kxuS

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

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 80 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Budget Night Crankbait Combo... 

Rod- Shimano Intenza 7'6" MH Glass: http://bit.ly/2QADLTq

Reel- Shimano SLX HG Casting Reel: http://bit.ly/2NfdOnk

Line- Sunline Assassin 17 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

NEW Tactical Bassin Apparel... 

TacticalBassin Reaper Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2TwBWs7

TacticalBassin Shadow Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2FVD9Rs

TacticalBassin Sun Shirt: http://bit.ly/2TvFMBD

TacticalBassin Hooded Sun Shirt: http://bit.ly/38cVi9G

How To Catch Bass When Its HOT! (Its Easy)

Its HOT!!! Let's go fishing! If you know where to look you can catch a ton of Summer time bass despite the heat! Matt demonstrates where bass go on hot days, catches a bunch of them along the way, and gives critical tips on how their movements change as the sun moves overhead and the mercury rises. If you're tired of struggling this Summer and want to know how to power fish your way to success, this is for you!

Summer success is all about targeting shadows. Of course you can pull up to a run of docks and find fish underneath, but are there other shadows you should be targeting? Today Matt targets a variety of shadows you're probably overlooking. As the sun shifts across the sky the shadows come and go but if you know where to look, you'll find hungry bass lurking. 

The key to success today was a combination of topwater and flipping/punching with creature baits. Matt was constantly adapting to get the maximum number of bites. He chose a popping frog over a traditional shape to maximize his time in the waning morning shadows. Next he adapted his creature bait selection to avoid short strikes. 

All of the baits used in today's video are broken down below. We've also included links to Tim's dock video, as well as the rods/reels Matt was using. We've even included a budget combo that can be used for frogging AND flipping. The links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

Tim's Dock Video: https://youtu.be/fIL-08k-z8Y

Frogs... 

Today's Frog- Spro Bronzeye Poppin Frog 60: http://bit.ly/2hKsO0g

Color: Leopard

Alternative Frog- River2Sea Bully Wa 2: http://bit.ly/2axyR2a

Color: Little Allen, Ghost

Flipping Baits/Gear... 

Bait- Strike King Rage Craw: http://bit.ly/2uoqsLJ

Colors: JuneBug, Falcon Lake Craw

Bait- Reaction Innovations Spicy Beaver: http://bit.ly/2MPuma1

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Tramps Stamp

Hook- Owner Jungle Wide Gap 4/0: http://bit.ly/2sBsR1Z

Weight- Swagger Tungsten Flipping Weight 1 oz: https://bit.ly/2X35Jtl

Peg Stop- P Line Punching Peg: https://bit.ly/2BEUG1S

Matt's Frog Combo... 

Rod- Shimano Expride 7'3" Extra Heavy: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL B HG: https://bit.ly/34HlAAk

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

Matt's Flipping Combo... 

Rod- Shimano Expride 7'11" Extra Heavy: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel- Shimano Curado 200K HG: http://bit.ly/2tHewEh

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

Budget Frog/Flip Combo... 

Rod- Dobyns Fury 7'3" Mag Heavy (736): http://bit.ly/2bGvlVV

Reel- Shimano SLX 150 DC: http://bit.ly/2LWzw2Q

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

NEW Tactical Bassin Apparel... 

TacticalBassin Reaper Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2TwBWs7

TacticalBassin Shadow Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2FVD9Rs

TacticalBassin Sun Shirt: http://bit.ly/2TvFMBD

TacticalBassin Hooded Sun Shirt: http://bit.ly/38cVi9G