You Forgot This Lure Is In Your Box! ( And We're Catching Giant Bass On It )

Come along for an incredible day of fishing! Tim is fishing heavy cover and crystal clear water for GIANT bass! The sun is high, the conditions are slick calm, but Tim knows exactly what to do to get these cautious fish to bite! He goes back to basics, pulls out one of the greatest baits of all time, and catches a ton of fish!

The senko is a bait that everyone owns, but many anglers forget to throw. Today highlights its effectiveness, and is a great reminder of what makes this bait so special! Tim has key colors that he trusts, and he wasn't afraid to list them off for anyone to hear. He wraps the day up strong with a beautiful early–season frog fish as well!

Below you'll find links to all the baits and gear Tim used throughout the day. We've listed his favorite colors, the terminal tackle, as well as the exact rod and reel models. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

THE SENKO...

•Yamamoto 5" Senko: https://bit.ly/2axAmNS

Today's Colors: Green Weenie Laminate, Green Pumpkin Black Elk

Tim's Other Favorites: Baby Bass, Electric Shad, 956

•Gamakatsu Superline Offset Round Bend Hook: https://bit.ly/4l2QhGL

Size: 3/0

SENKO STORAGE...

•Buzbe Quik Qube Breeze: https://bit.ly/43ILiTG

Size: Medium Deep

THE NET...

•Frabill Conservation PLD 2612 Telescopic: https://bit.ly/3kdZ3kA

THE FROG...

•Jackall Gavacho Frog: https://bit.ly/2L7KsWS

Color: Chart Strike Gill

SWIM JIG...

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

Color: Tactical Shad

•Crush City 3" Mayor: https://bit.ly/43Uhyli

Color: Albino Shad

SENKO COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 6'10" Medium Mod Fast: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel– Shimano Metanium DC A 70: https://bit.ly/2qrSZvs

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (40 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Sunline Super FC (14 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

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

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to apparel and merch! See it here…

•TacticalBassin Apparel and Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

Top 5 Baits For April Bass Fishing!

The best bass fishing of the year is happening now! Don't miss it! There is no better time to get on the water and catch a bunch of fish! In April, you can typically find fish in all 3 stages of the spawn and it's not hard to catch them. If you've ever wanted to learn a new technique, or target a big bass, this is the time!

Bass can be caught on a mix of fast moving reaction baits and slow, bottom contact presentations. When it comes to reaction baits, we put a lot of emphasis on standing out from the crowd. We're using baits with flash, vibration, and sound to get the bass' attention. When it comes to soft baits, it's all about a natural presentation. We find that baits with some blue in them will often catch more fish than other colors.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits Tim discussed in the video, including our favorite sizes and colors. We've also included some of the gear we use to fish these baits effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

SPRING SIGHT FISHING SUNGLASSES...

•Eye Surrender TacticalBassin Sunglasses: https://bit.ly/3cLH0kl

Tim's Favorite Lense: Black with Silver Mirror (All Around)

Matt's Favorite Lense: Copper (Tanic Water), Amber (Clear Water)

TACTICAL A–RIGS...

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

•Hog Farmer Tactical MINI Flex (Non-Bladed): https://bit.ly/3isTio0

UNDERSPINS...

•Dirty Jig Tactical Underspin: https://bit.ly/4bKgVQf

Favorite Size: 3/8 oz

•Dirty Jigs Mini Tactical Underspin: https://bit.ly/3JOd8UY

Favorite Size: 3/16 oz

•Owner Flashy Swimmer: https://bit.ly/2e8O4Y7

Favorite Size: 3/16 oz, 3/0 Hook

•Xzone 4.75" Swammer: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl

•Crush City 3" Mayor Swimbait: https://bit.ly/43Uhyli

Color: Green Shad

SQUAREBILL CRANKBAITS...

•Bill Lewis 1.5 ATV: https://bit.ly/41o3ctj

Colors: Red Glitter Craw, FireTruck Craw

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

Colors: Real Shad, Mossy Shad

LIPLESS CRANKBAIT...

•Jackall TN 70: https://bit.ly/2lqAwjh

Colors: SG Threadfin, SS Shad

CHATTERBAIT AND SPINNERBAIT...

Chatterbait– ZMan Evo Elite Chatterbait (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3OAGB8y

Colors: Electric Shad, Green Pumpkin

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

Colors: Electric Shad, Sexy Shad, Green Pumpkin

Spinnerbait– Megabass SV–3 (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3lk1SD0

Colors: Ayu, Wakasagi, Gill

SHAKEY HEAD...

•MissileBaits 6" Magic Worm: https://bit.ly/3T7dHgB

Color: Morning John, Missile Morning, Blue Back Secret

•MissileBaits Warlock Head (3/16 oz): https://bit.ly/4bg8DyC

COMPACT JIG...

•Dirty Jigs Compact Flipping Jig: https://bit.ly/3G939YN

Colors: Alabama Craw, The Go To, Hematoma

•Crush City Cleanup Craw: https://bit.ly/3TyfMmo

Colors: Bama Craw, Black Blue Green Pumpkin

BUDGET JIG COMBO...

Rod– Daiwa Tatula XT 7'3" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/3wqRhwq

Reel– Daiwa Fuego CT 100HS: https://bit.ly/35hugfH

Line– Seaguar Red Label (15 lb): https://bit.ly/2LOVEwA

BUDGET CRANKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Black Bass 7'2" Medium Heavy Mod: https://bit.ly/4cX7VHL

Reel– Shimano SLX 70 MGL: https://bit.ly/3vPtYQ5

Line– Sunline Crank FC (12 lb): https://bit.ly/3fohguC

BUDGET SPINNERBAIT/CHATTERBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Intenza 7'1" Med Heavy: http://bit.ly/2QADLTq

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

Line– Sunline FC (15 lb): http://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 apparel and merch! See it here…

•TacticalBassin Apparel and Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

Spring Fishing Mistakes You Need To Avoid!! (Don't Be This Guy)

We all make mistakes, but some are worse than others! If you want to catch more fish this Spring you need to avoid these mistakes! Pay attention to what you're doing out there and you'll see an instant change in your fishing for the better!

Tim is telling it like it is! We all make mistakes on the water, that's just part of it. Focus on positive change and your fishing will improve. Here are the mistakes we believe you should watch out for this Spring!

THE MISTAKES...

•Overanalyzing And Fishing Slowly

•Sticking With Confidence Baits

•Not Giving Your Reaction Bait Action

•Too Much Movement With Finesse Baits

•Fishing History Instead Of Reading Conditions

Below you'll find links to Tim's key confidence baits this time of year. We've included his favorite sizes and colors for each, along with the rigging components he uses to fish them effectively. We've also included some great budget friendly rod and reel combos for working these baits properly. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

TIM'S TOP CONFIDENCE BAITS RIGHT NOW...

SQUAREBILL CRANKBAIT...

•Bill Lewis ATV 1.5: https://bit.ly/41o3ctj

Color: Fire Truck Craw, Red Glitter Craw

UNDERSPIN...

Head– Dirty Jigs TacticalBassin Underspin: https://bit.ly/3JOd8UY

Size: 1/4 oz

Bait– Keitech 3.3" Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Color: Electric Shad

LIPLESS CRANKBAIT...

•Jackall TN70: http://bit.ly/2lqAwjh

Color: SG Threadfin, SS Shad

SWIMBAIT...

•Megabass 8" Magdraft: https://bit.ly/2mc8bfK

Colors: White Back Shad, Biwako Shad

JERKBAIT...

•Shimano Zumverno 95 SP: https://bit.ly/3Gbzrmw

Colors: S Hasu, Ghost Ayu, Pink Smelt

DROPSHOT...

Bait– Big Bite Smallie Smasher: http://bit.ly/2ZpCOCY

Color: Green Pumpkin Purple, Smoke Purple Flake

Hook– Owner Mosquito Light: http://bit.ly/2zQVKx3

Size: 1

Weight– Xzone Skinny Drop: https://bit.ly/40NDHjT

Size: 1/4 oz

SHAKY HEAD...

Bait– MissileBaits Magic Worm: https://bit.ly/3T7dHgB

Color: PB&J Time

Hook– Dirty Jigs Canterbury Shaky: http://bit.ly/2aFOs0V

Size: 3/16 oz

BUDGET UNDERSPIN COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick Eagle 7'3" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/4b25LGh

Reel– Abu Garcia Max Pro: https://bit.ly/3QKCQOG

Line– Sunline Super FC (14 lb): http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BUDGET SWIMBAIT COMBO...

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

Reel– Shimano Cardiff 300: https://bit.ly/2cvhtMO

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

Leader– Maxima Ultragreen (30 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae97J9

BUDGET DROPSHOT COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Bass X 6'10" Medium Light X Fast: https://bit.ly/3xi0ren

Reel– Daiwa Fuego LT 2500D: https://bit.ly/2yDmdtQ

Line– Seaguar InvizX (8 lb): https://bit.ly/2oVsG2Y

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to apparel and merch! See it here…

•TacticalBassin Apparel and Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

Crankbait Retrieves And Other Spring Bass Fishing Tricks!

Come along with Matt for an evening of Spring Bass Fishing! The Tennessee River is a vast fishery, and with only a few hours to catch fish, Matt employs the "pattern method" to locate active fish. Watch he checks likely locations, quickly adapts, and puts a pile of fish in the boat!

This video highlights the benefits of using reaction baits in Spring. Matt employs baits like a Lipless Crankbait, a Squarebill Crankbait, and an Alabama Rig, to quickly locate fish. Once he's found them, he cycles through baits to keep them biting. This fishing method works everywhere, and is one of the best ways to quickly break down water and locate fish.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear Matt used throughout the evening. We've also included the exact colors, hook upgrades, and the rod and reel combos Matt used to consistently land the fish that bit. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

LIPLESS CRANKBAITS...

•Jackall TN 70 Lipless: https://bit.ly/2lqAwjh

Color: SS Shad

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

•Nomad Swimtrex Max (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3SjrDWD

Color: Threadfin Shad

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

SQUAREBILL CRANKBAIT...

•Bill Lewis ATV 1.5: https://bit.ly/41o3ctj

Color: Red Glitter Craw

GLIDE BAIT...

•Bucca Brand 6" Trick Shad: https://bit.ly/4hFD5Go

Color: Threadfintastic

MICRO RIG...

•Hog Farmer Tactical Micro Rig (Bladed): https://bit.ly/3RY1wUK

•ZMan Trout Eye Finesse Heads (1/8 oz): https://bit.ly/3C7H1iL

•Damiki 3" Armor Shad: https://bit.ly/2KtPDAT

Color: American Shad

•Crush City 3" Mayor: https://bit.ly/43Uhyli

Color: Gizzard Shad

LIPLESS COMBO #1...

Rod– St. Croix Legend Tournament Carbon Cranker: https://bit.ly/3Iow9KV

Model: 7'2" Medium Heavy Moderate

Reel– Shimano SLX 70 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/3gIUCgJ

Line– Sufix 131 Braid (40 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF

Leader– Sufix Advance Mono (20 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

LIPLESS COMBO #2...

Rod– G Loomis IMX Pro 855C CBR: https://bit.ly/2FQj6CZ

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

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (30 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Sufix Advance Mono (20 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

SQUAREBILL COMBO...

Rod– Megabass Levante Flat Side Special: https://bit.ly/2FdE3YY

Reel– Daiwa Tatula SV TW 70: https://bit.ly/3ZcBbCZ

Line– Seaguar InvizX (12 lb): https://bit.ly/2oVsG2Y

MICRO RIG COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick World Class 7'3" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/3qbGEya

Reel– Abu Garcia Premier: https://bit.ly/4e8LPCc

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (40 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Seaguar Blue Label (12 lb): https://bit.ly/48EP2Hz

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to apparel and merch! See it here…

•TacticalBassin Apparel and Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz