These Baits Catch Bass When It's Hot In August!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 11 ก.ย. 2024
- These baits get bit in spite of the heat! You've got to try them! If you're struggling to get bit, it's time to downsize. We're at the beginning of a trend that will last all the way into Fall. Juvenile baitfish are beginning to show up in your lake, they'll become more prevalent in the coming months and you need to be ready. Catch bass around them by downsizing your presentation!
We love power fishing! We love swimbaits, topwater, and large creature baits, but we also understand when it's time to put them down. As the heat of August sets in, smaller profiles will save your fishing. Don't be afraid to try these tiny soft plastics and hard baits when the going gets tough.
Below you'll find links to our favorite baits for this time period. We've included our favorite colors, rigging components, as well as the gear 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.
DROPSHOT...
Worm- MissileBaits 6" Magic Worm: bit.ly/3T7dHgB
Colors: Blueback Secret, Junebug Dream
Hook- Owner Cover Shot HD: bit.ly/36Gunbf
Size: 2/0
Weight- Xzone Tungsten Tie On Skinny Weight: bit.ly/4c86nt6
Size: 1/4 oz
SHAKY HEAD...
Worm- Xzone Deception Worm: bit.ly/43YDE6x
Colors: Junebug, Dark Junebug, Plum
Small Head- Missile Baits Warlock: bit.ly/4bg8DyC
Size: 3/16 oz
Medium Head- Dirty Jigs Canterbury Shaky: bit.ly/2aFOs0V
Size: 3/16 oz
BAIT FINESSE TEXAS RIG...
•Xzone Stealth Finesse Creature: bit.ly/3M0BXOU
Colors: Junebug, Black Blue/Green Pumpkin
•Xzone Stealth Craw: bit.ly/4ckYPmX
Colors: Grass Craw, Tilapia
•Reins 2.5" Ring Craw: bit.ly/3U0OQvC
Colors: Green Pumpkin, Watermelon Seed
•Owner Rig-N-Hook: bit.ly/2BnniXN
Size: 1/0
•VMC Tungsten Worm Weight: bit.ly/3Vo2dbo
Size: 1/16 oz
DOWNSIZED TOPWATER...
•Jackall Kaera Frog: bit.ly/2Fz6SA3
Colors: Glitter Hasu, Glitter Bluegill
•Evergreen Shower Blows 77.7: bit.ly/2zIkqUH
Colors: Full Metal, Bone
•Megabass Pop X: bit.ly/3i9T3sg
Colors: GG Deadly Black Shad, Mat Shad
BAIT FINESSE HARDBAIT...
•Shimano BT Bait: bit.ly/3yOez43
Colors: Ghost Smelt, Gizzard Shad
TIM'S DROPSHOT BAITCAST COMBO...
Rod- St. Croix Legend Elite 6'10" Medium XFast: bit.ly/2z2qdHc
Reel- Shimano Curado 70 MGL (HG): bit.ly/2apmDJt
Line- Power Pro maxcuatro (20 lb): bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- Seaguar Gold Label (12 lb): bit.ly/3UqrUbi
TIM'S BFS COMBO...
Rod- Shimano Expride B 6'8" Light: bit.ly/2nTq9FL
Reel- Shimano Aldebaran BFS: bit.ly/3ryXKpR
Line- Power Pro Super Slick V2 (10 lb) Braid: bit.ly/3vSwa6Z
Leader- Sunline Super FC (7 lb): bit.ly/2p7fxju
FINESSE SPINNING COMBO...
Rod- Shimano Expride 6'10" Medium Solid: bit.ly/2osaj3q
Model: 6'10" Medium Extra Fast
Reel- Shimano Vanford 2500 HG: bit.ly/3WAPNO1
Line- Sufix 832 Braid (10 lb): bit.ly/2ae93Ji
Leader- Seaguar Gold Label (8 lb): bit.ly/3UqrUbi
BUDGET BFS COMBO...
Rod- Cashion Element 6'10" Medium Light Fast: bit.ly/48w69eC
Reel- Abu Garcia Revo X BFS: bit.ly/4flqwi3
Line- Daiwa Hidden FC (7 lb): 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: bit.ly/38YpPIz
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*MAJOR EQUIPMENT WE USE DAILY...
Boat- Skeeter FXR 21: bit.ly/43GvGQh
Motor- Yamaha VMAX SHO 250 HP: bit.ly/3xolFv0
Trolling Motor- Minn Kota Ultrex Quest: bit.ly/41RErpY
Electronics- Humminbird Apex 13: bit.ly/3pdaK1q
Batteries- Dakota Lithium 135 AH: bit.ly/4b9HooR
Anchors- Minn Kota Raptors: bit.ly/3iMUrEJ
Camera- GoPro Hero 12: bit.ly/3MwQToy
*FAVORITE TOOLS AND GEAR…
Favorite sunglasses: bit.ly/3cLH0kl
Favorite Pliers: bit.ly/3xJFwTu
Favorite Rod Cover: bit.ly/3UewJEx
Favorite life jacket: bit.ly/2odXXIP
Favorite Scale: bit.ly/2f7QgQ9
Favorite Lure Retriever: bit.ly/2TLTJc6
Favorite Braid Cutters: bit.ly/35KSp3O
Favorite Split Ring Pliers: bit.ly/2fT4Qw0
Favorite Hard Storage Box: bit.ly/2t3uHMR
Favorite Soft Tackle Storage: bit.ly/3TnKHl7
Favorite Net: bit.ly/3kdZ3kA
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#August #fishingtips #bfs
I’ve been using my curado bfs since it came out. It’s caught over a 1,000 fish, but it gave up this year. So I bought a set of Bocca bearings and removed two of the magnets and gave her a good cleaning. That thing casts like a bullet now. It’s a whole new reel.
Way to go brother .I baught bocca bearings and gomexus handles the same day i got my curados bfs.Keep them clean like you said and they run great.
How do you remove magnets?
@@richardkeller6940 Pull the side plate off and just stick something magnetic next to the magnet with a mark by it. They’ll pull right out. One on either side, both have marks next to them.
@@richardkeller6940 I should add don’t ever try and completely disassemble the braking system. There are two of the smallest springs you’ve ever seen in there. They are a real nightmare to reassemble.
113 degree heat index today at Lake Fork. We’re fishing shallow early and late near creeks. Popping frogs in the grass before daylight. During the day deeper creeks, deep ledges etc… but always a Texas rig 10” worm or drop shot a 5”: If we catch 5-6 nice ones it’s a good day. Yes we get skunked occasionally but when we find a group of 8 lb bass it’s worth fishing in the heat. Happy fishing ya’ll😎
Tim my buddy got me one of those neck fans about a month ago for helping him out with some yard work/repairs, totally recommend it for both you and Matt! Keeps me so much cooler on the water, at work, at the house, I love that thing. I’m like you, I sweat a ton and it gets in my eyes, well, everywhere lol, and I gotta say it’s made a noticeable difference in the quality of my time on the water, it’s still hot, especially being in Texas, but it’s at least bearable a little bit longer with that
Thanks for the tip!
I just threw that 1/16 oz stealth creature Saturday and caught a good one in a grassy one on BFS
Nice work!
@@tacticalbassin 👊🏽
Tim, in Florida this time of year I've had my best luck speed cranking deep ledges and grass during the middle of the day. I saved Texas rigged plastics for morning and evening.
That sounds like fun!
@@tacticalbassin It was so hot that we would troll the Crankbaits just so we could keep moving. We did always catch a lot of Bass and some heat stroke though.🤣
I remember finding Coolwater in the 90’s 😜 Great video and thank you for the recommendations!
I’ve got a small clear lake near me that’s gets pounded. It does have a lot of nice sized bass though. I’ve been trying to figure it out and then the light bulb went off. You don’t see much or any activity during the day, so I went at night. That lake was alive at night. I think those fish have figured out that night time is safer. Not only did I catch some good ones but I got a surprise 5lb walleye. They haven’t been stocked there 2002.
Isn't it crazy how the activity can switch like that?
Just back from surf fishing in Mexico for 6 weeks. Good times! That said, I’m looking forward to bass fishing again…. Being from So Cal, this means waiting until mid October to mid March! If it wasn’t for you and Matt, I would have never added blade baits ( Damiki Vaults ) to my arsenal nor would I be catching huge bass on big swim baits! Looking forward to your Fall and Winter videos! Been a subscriber since Matt was in his basement! Love and respect 💪🏻🎣
Literally leaving to go catch some topwater in the AM.
I'm jealous, hope it's a good day fishing bud.
Good morning guys 👊 Love seeing that notification as I’m getting ready to hit the water
Thank you for the support Daniel!
Thanks Tim i like that shimano BT Bait ,the tail is odd but i got a few and they work great.I think it will play big soon we just got a few cool nights.
Power shot saved my day yesterday, also tried a popper but after a bunch of little ones a Pike took my Megabass with him.
The Micro chatter bait by Zman is dope this time of year or anytime where there are pressured fish. And right now that’s almost every where
Good call! That a cool little bait too
good stuff Tim - thanks! That downsized creature looks great and I've gotta try it
Thank you! Try them, they get bit.
I ordered a few from TW last night! 😎
#pumpkin spice,😂I know you will be mentioning this shortly Tim,because you say it every year lol,thank you Tim 👊
Oh its coming LOL! This morning is feeling a little cooler than normal.
Thanks!
Love using a Zaga Craw from NetBait for the micro flip
the SB 77.7 has been working great here in Florida
Thats a fun little topwater!
When it gets this hot I also use the tiny brush hogs is a very good bait also
Those smaller profiles work when it gets tough!
Kaera get bit!!
These baits NEED to be Cooler than COOL 🥶🥶🥶
I APOLOGIZE GUYS!!!!!! I've been watching ya'll for years, and just noticed that I have never subscribed. It's done now.
We appreciate you!
I caught a nice 3lber on a boosa shakey head worm Texas rigged on a dropshot the other day. That bait looks sexy coming through the water
Thanks Tim
great info for August!! .....can you do a video on BITTER BAITS & TACKLE collection also luv their stuff Thanx
Good morning Tim! Hey do you ever see where a Free Rig is better than a Texas Rig or even if there is much difference? Thank you for what you do. God bless you and keep you safe brother…
Thank you Ray! I do... in fact I've got a Free Rig video coming soon.
Great video Tim!
Thank you!
Great tips
Springfield mo has dropped to 65 mornings and 75 evenings
You guys fished Center hill lake yet? It’s in middle Tn, kind of similar to dale hollow. Thanks for all the help
I (Tim) havent yet. Too many good fisheries to fish here in TN
Hey Matt and Tim, im gonna ask again. Can you please do an episode on upstate ny fishing? Preferably lake Champlain from the banks? Now that's a challenge. This place is wayyyy different than anywhere else in the country and the fish aren't as easy to catch
Thanks for commenting Keith. Maybe we will get up that way next year.
i know you guys put everything in the description of the videos. but do you have a location where you have a list of everything from all the videos?
remembering what item was in which video is a little difficult a year down the line
And tournaments are still going on while the bass are stressed so a lot of those fish that ride around all day in the live well will die. We are our worst enemy
Sadly, it does happen.
Yep cpr only way to do tournaments
Just got ourfirst cold nights here in Northern MN fall fish are prob starting to move!
We did too. Seems like its a couple weeks early this year.
How many times has a shakeyhead salvaged my day, and helped me finish with a limit, at least? It's a bunch of times.
🤣😂 I definitely keep at least one frog tied on at all times and usually have multiple top waters. Eventually they will hit it right!?! 🤣😂
You and I both LOL
I don’t understand all these people buying chemicals or ice or whatever for their live wells. Hell, you don’t even need an aerator if you just have a bucket to change the water out or aerate yourself lol. Fishing is much more simple than most people realize.
A lot of the bass in the lakes I am shoreline fishing right now are attacking every dragonfly that touches the water…the bass will leap clear out of the water to eat a dragonfly…they won’t eat any of our artificial baits…maybe I ought to try and catch a dragonfly to use for bait…..wonder why more lure companies don’t try to perfect an artificial dragonfly bait? 🤔
It’s too damn hot for anything right now! Good info tho!
Was all prepared to fish this a.m. with some BFS gear only to find that my local pond got washed out in the storm last night and broke the dam so there's no water left to fish
That sucks. I totally know the feeling. My two favorite small ponds out here in the desert are dead now too. One was allowed to completely dry up one year, killing everything. That one used to be a guaranteed 30+ fish morning. The other had the tailings from an old mine washed into it during a massive rain storm and the resulting algae bloom killed everything. That one had numbers but had some giants in it too.
My wallet can’t stand you, especially when it’s two of you 😂. One million coming soon
We feel your pain lol.
What if I have no grass. My lakes a highland lake. Lake Cumberland.
I could use some recommendations for good and affordable travel rods; any suggestions? Thanks!
Absolutely...whats your budget?
Under $200? And any opinions on telescoping rods? I really appreciate it!
Have you all at Tactical bassin ever tried Owner hooks? What are your opinions on them?
We use them all the time and have done many reviews. They make great hooks!
Hey Tim I’d like to invite you to come up to Fairfield Glade on the Cumberland Plateau near Crossville and fish Lake Dartmoor with me. Hit me up and let’s do it.
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you guys’ were the best fishing channel on TH-cam. still are, but your content has drastically changed. every video is now just a sales pitch for TW. It’s gotten worse and worse. even the thumbnail has changed to look like other channels. you guys used to stand out among the rest. it’s sad to see it turn out the way it has. this summer, and the whole year, the videos have basically been the same and become a huge sales pitch. hopefully you can get back to the way it was.
I haven't seen anyone go work for free. This is their profession while still living their passion and dream. Many can't say that. Most work hard for someone else's dream.
Would you rather them not mention or link what lure that they are using and showing you how to use?
What kind of content do you miss? How - to- fish it videos? Tutorials? Theres at least three how-to’s on their channel for almost every bass fishing question you can have. Would you feel less like youre being marketed to if they mentioned like “if you havent seen our how to dropshot video click the link” ? I understand your point, entirely, i just dont know what they could do. If the “how to tie a palomar” videos got more views, theyd flood their channel with that. But lots, and i mean LOTS of people come to this channel like “hey tim, hey matt, whatcha catchin em on?” And they tell you.
Become a TH-cam content creator and you will VERY quickly realize that never evolving your channel or never making changes doesn’t grow your channel. TH-cam channels cannot stay the same and expect growth. It just doesn’t work that way.
They've had and mentioned the TW affiliate links for years now. As far as the title and thumbnail, gotta play the algorithm game to continue to pay the bills.