Come along for a day of fishing for BIG bass with little swimbaits. The guys face brutal conditions (post front and COLD wind in the middle of Summer) but the fish don’t care. The giants start biting right away and with some exploring and fine tuning the guys are able to catch an incredible bag of Summer time Smallmouth!
The guys are out on the road exploring new water. Today they dropped in on unfamiliar lake with a goal of locating big summertime bass. It took no time at all to catch two giant bass but the duo didn’t stop there, they continued to adapt and explore new areas making sure they maximize their time on the water. They used a variety of unique baits and colors to continue getting bit through the wind and changing conditions.
Below is a breakdown of the baits the guys were using. We included sizes, weights, and colors since they differed from some of our typical offerings. We’ve found on multiple occasions that these brighter, bolder colors work exceptionally well on smallmouth, especially in the wind. In addition to the baits we’ve included links to the exact gear as well as a few budget offerings. The links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.
Primary Swimbait…
-TacticalBassin Finesse Swimbait Head 1/2 oz (Tennessee Shad): http://bit.ly/2Pqrq3n
-Keitech 3.8 and 4.3″ Fat Swing Impact (SunGill): http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v
Other Bold Colors: Electric Bluegill, Chartreuse/Blue, Male Perch
Tim’s Big Fish Swimbait…
-Megabass Dark Sleeper 3.8″ (Wakasagi) 3/4 oz: http://bit.ly/2TyR1GT
Senko…
-Yamamoto 5″ Senko (Green Flash): http://bit.ly/2axAmNS
-Owner Sniper Finesse Neko Hook (Size 1): http://bit.ly/2kfdv37
Matt’s Swimbait Combo…
Rod- Shimano Expride 6’10” Medium: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL
Reel- Shimano Aldebaran MGL 50 HG: http://bit.ly/2uQ4oH8
Line- Sunline Assassin 12 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm
Tim’s Senko Combo…
Rod- G Loomis NRX 852S JWR: http://bit.ly/2dX9zjv
Reel- Shimano Exsence 3000: http://bit.ly/2iMtscV
Line- Power Pro 10 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b
Leader- Sunline Sniper 6 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju
Budget Finesse Swimbait Combo…
Rod- Shimano SLX 6’10” Medium: http://bit.ly/2L3wppO
Reel- Shimano SLX 150 XT XG: http://bit.ly/2BRTYL8
Line- Sunline Assassin Fluorocarbon 12 lb: 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
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What we wear…
Sun Mask: http://bit.ly/2JcA8xi
Sun Shirt w/ Hood: http://bit.ly/38cVi9G
Light Fishing Pants: http://bit.ly/2foDx10
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Equipment We Recommend…
Minn Kota Ultrex Trolling Motor: http://bit.ly/2vFQypW
Humminbird Solix 15 Electronics: http://bit.ly/2Hazsej
Minn Kota Talons: http://bit.ly/2F0QBSP
Hot Foot Throttle Control: http://bit.ly/2ob4kgO
Loc-R-Bar Boat Security: http://bit.ly/2CMF1NP
Favorite Storage Box: http://bit.ly/2fvjcFB
Favorite Pliers: http://bit.ly/2tfxFvw
Favorite Split Ring Pliers: http://bit.ly/2fT4Qw0
Favorite Wire Cutters: http://bit.ly/2soB34k
Favorite life jacket: http://bit.ly/2odXXIP
Favorite sunglasses: http://bit.ly/2glE3eN
Hero8 Camera: http://bit.ly/37hVTX4
ElectroSamson Scale: http://bit.ly/2f7QgQ9
Frabill Net: http://bit.ly/2FNdnQr
Lure Retriever: http://bit.ly/2TLTJc6
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#Summer #swimbait #bassfishing
Learning so much from this channel, thanks a lot guys. Hope you can make another video to teach us how to fish with the flooding muddy water in postspawn and summer. Regards.
I just bought a Shimano SLX 6'10" Medium rod. I intend to use it for small swimbaits and jerkbaits. I'm looking to either pair it with the SLX or Curado DC line but would like advice on the best gear ratio for both techniques?
Okay, I’ve been fishing catch & release for over 4 decades, but every time I watch that walleye go back my stomach protests. I’ve got a Shiners beer batter that is killer for walleye…
6:15 , A natural sonar ping
Lady’s and gentlemen Matt Allen was using a Spinning Rod 😂🤣,something you don’t see to often 💪👍😎
it was 198 at clearlake today
Have you caught any record fish yet this year?
i cringe every time you step over a five hundred dolor rod .have you ever rune high end rod doing a chines fire drill ?
Where are you guys fishing.
Will there be a best spinning and bait casting rod and reels under $100 again?
I know exactly where this is!
Hey mat and Tim I’m a long time viewer and love your channel . I been looking for new gear and remember how much you talked about the Dobyns fury and Colt rods but you mentioned some models are better then others . I need a jig rod , swim jig rod , frog rod and a crankbait rod for 1.5 – 2.5 kvd square bills . I would like to use the colt for crankbaits and frogs since it’s less sensitive and the furry for my more sensitive applications . I was wondering if you could tell me the models . I should purchase for these applications since you mentioned these rods are softer in actions then other rods .
You guys should check out d and r sports center while in Michigan. A few of the guys watch a lot of your vids and it helps us with new techniques to teach customers and use ourselves.
It would really rad if y'all did a in depth dive on reels. like which size reel is right for deep cranking, or finesse fishing. I just learned that I shouldn't be throwing deep cranks on my caurado dc
finally a video from my area! thanks guys!
You guy fish together like a well oiled machine! You both would kill it in tournaments!
EVERYONE LISTEN…in my humble opinion that dark sleeper is highly highly overrated. Don’t waste your money in it. It puts fish In The boat but there are much better options. Bought 5 and never touch them. They are far from weedless as the fin that hides the hook can be moved with a simple gust of wind. That is not a pad fishing bait..that’s not a heavy grass bait..it’s a very very light cover jig/swim bait. Save your money for something else.
That would be a blast on the expride!!! I love Michigan, just caught my PB smallmouth at Saint Clair close to 6 lbs , on my first trip there.
Gotta love the weather up north 30 degree temperature change in hrs lol
Great video guys!! Love this channel
Awesome guys, in NJ we have been catching them on 3.3 & 3.8 Keitech’s the past month. Tim, I like your Brooks kicks!
Thats shorts and hoodie temps here in Michigan, and tshirt if the suns out. But yeah those winds can be a nightmare 👍🇺🇸