Sight Fishing Tricks You Don't Know! (How We Catch Big Bass)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 22 ส.ค. 2024
- Anglers are terrible at sight fishing! These tricks make all the difference! Whether you're bed fishing or sight fishing on flats, how you position, dress, and behave has a huge impact before you even make a cast. These are the details that you need to know.
Most anglers just go down the bank fishing without a care in the world and it shows in their overall catch rate. Those anglers that pay attention to details, to boat positioning, and to their lures, catch more and bigger bass.
Below you'll find links to the baits and gear we use for sight fishing. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.
MATT'S UNDERWATER SIGHT FISHING VIDEO...
Underwater Video: • ** UNDERWATER Bass Fis...
SUNGLASSES...
•Eye Surrender Tactical Bassin Sunglasses: bit.ly/3cLH0kl
Lense Colors: Amber, Copper, Green
CAMO CLOTHING...
•Aftco Tactical Camo Performance Hoodie: bit.ly/41iA9XD
•Aftco Nukam Sun Mask: bit.ly/2MfwxDY
POWER SHOTTING...
Bait- MissileBaits 6" Magic Worm: bit.ly/3T7dHgB
Color: Watermelon Violet, Blueback Secret
Hook- Owner Cover Shot HD (2/0): bit.ly/36Gunbf
Weight- Xzone Tungsten 1/4 oz Skinny: bit.ly/40NDHjT
NED RIG BAITS...
•ZMan Finesse TRD: bit.ly/2hs4RtR
Colors: Green Pumpkin, Green Pumpkin Goby
•ZMan TRD CrawZ: bit.ly/2U9vx6P
Colors: Drews Craw, Green Pumpkin
•ZMan TRD BugZ: bit.ly/2oiavEE
Colors: Green. Pumpkin, Mud Bug
CHARTREUSE NED HEAD...
Lead- Finesse Shroomz: bit.ly/2hs2cAe
Tungsten- Flanders Head: bit.ly/2KcIB6M
JIGS AND TRAILERS...
Bait- Dirty Jigs Pitchin Jig (1/2 oz): bit.ly/2amL3of
Color: The Go To, Magic Craw
Trailer- Reaction Innovations Sweet Beaver: bit.ly/29W3RZW
Colors: Magic Craw Swirl, Soft Pappi
Bait- MissileBaits Micro Jig (1/4 oz): bit.ly/3osY6wA
Color: Dill Pickle, Sunfish IPA
Trailer- Netbait Paca Chunk (Tiny): bit.ly/2d8mIXx
Color: Magic Craw, Summer Craw
SWIMBAITS...
•Megabass Sleeper Gill: bit.ly/3HPvgMT
Colors: Gill, Gillkko
•Megabass 3" Dark Sleeper: bit.ly/2TyR1GT
Colors: Haze, Hanahaze
TEXAS RIGGED CREATURE...
Bait- Xzone 3.5" Adrenaline Craw: bit.ly/3ebTO5h
Hook- BKK Chimera Wide Gap (2/0): bit.ly/3IS3pwf
Weight- Freedom Tackle Tungsten (1/4 oz): bit.ly/3TY1qvu
POWER SHOT COMBO...
Rod- Shimano Expride 6'10" Medium Heavy: bit.ly/2nTq9FL
Reel- Shimano Aldebaran MGL (HG): bit.ly/2fdX1Uy
Line- Sunline Super FC 12 lb: bit.ly/2p7fxju
CREATURE BAIT/JIG FISHING COMBO...
Rod- Megabass Orochi XX Braillist: bit.ly/2OSVNwH
Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL (HG): bit.ly/2ezIBfB
Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 50 lb Braid: Braid: bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- Sunline Saltimate FC 20 lb: bit.ly/3oT1oq2
NED RIG COMBO...
Rod- Shimano Expride 7' Light: bit.ly/2osaj3q
Reel- Shimano Vanford 2500: bit.ly/2gu84t7
Line- Power Pro Braid (10 lb): bit.ly/2aFg46b
Leader- Sunline Super FC (6 lb): bit.ly/2p7fxju
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...
Trolling Motor- Minn Kota Ultrex 112: bit.ly/2vFQypW
Electronics- Humminbird Solix 15: bit.ly/35HuPRY
Anchors- Minn Kota Talons: bit.ly/2F0QBSP
Camera- GoPro Hero 9: bit.ly/2KQ0VEI
*FAVORITE TOOLS AND GEAR…
Favorite sunglasses: bit.ly/3cLH0kl
Favorite Pliers: bit.ly/3xJFwTu
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 Storage Box: bit.ly/3U9y4cl
Favorite Net: bit.ly/3kdZ3kA
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If you plan to do any shopping, using our links before doing your shopping at Tackle Warehouse is the single greatest way to support us! You won't be able to even see a difference but they'll know you're one of us!
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Thanks so much I have purchased all your guys lines of lures and glassed. I recommend them to my local fishing community. You guys brought my love of fishing back to me and it saved my life from addiction 🙏. I am now 4 years sober and you guys had a part in it. I will be forever grateful thank you so much.
I am glad to hear that they helped you addiction is a horrible killer and I wish more people could be helped.
@@davidhidalgo5662 yes their videos inspired me and I battled addiction for 15 years and I am for ever great full to these guys.
Congratulations Tracy! Thanks for sharing your testimony. Fishing saved me also, and several people I know. God bless my friend. 👍🎣❤️🙏
@@charlieboutin3341 yes it's an amazing thing, I truly appreciate the kudos and I must say it's a beautiful thing isn't it that something so simple can help us in a lot of ways.
Hell yeah, dude! Congrats and keep kicking ass 💪
THIS is the one I've been waiting for lol. I ABSOLUTELY LOVE bed fishing and idk why. It's so cool seeing them get pissed
Okay I'm heading to many comments but I just can't help it I just got a 66 on a ChatterBait firecracker or whatever it's called that's big in my pond. The largest that got out of there is 8 lb to Oz jigging a lv500 then went to Florida and caught stripers on a drop shot and white chatterbait. I owe everything to you guys I can only say thank you. My confidence is up through the roof with the proper gear no bass is too big
I'm shore
fishermen and I keep thinking about tiptoeing through the tulips
Glasses protecting your eyes cannot be overstated enough, and not only from UV rays but from freak accidents as well! I always fish with sunglasses, but one time I took them off because it was very dark and cloudy and I suck at actually catching fish lol. I finally got my first bite from a lake trout, and as I pulled it out of the water, the trout shook off the hook, and the jerkbait flew back at me and stuck to my shoulder. That could have been MUCH worse.
Good morning guys nothing like being at work watching you guys dreaming about going fishing!!!
Another morning with Tactical Bassin is always a great way to start my day! These 2 gentlemen have a wealth of bass fishing knowledge and they gladly share it with us , episode after episode. Thank you for making me a better angler!
I love how Tim is always worrying about the wind…. The audio is always 10 out of 10 buddy lol
Matt did such a good job teasing this video, I hoped it would drop today!👍🏻🎣🙌🏻
I’m surprised more sunglass companies don’t make a style that’ll fit good over prescription glasses. Prescription polarized glasses are expensive and they have to be replaced when your eyesight changes.
I agree and think that they know how to hit us with medical needs. Someone posted there's a company name Zenni who produces polarized prescriptions at about $100 a pair. It might be something to consider.
@@bobfishnut I bought a pair of Zenni glasses and they were the worst glasses I’ve ever purchased. I had to order ear pieces 3 times because they kept breaking. They were the hingeless type. Maybe their hinged glasses are better.
I have cocoons. They are cheap and work good. Go right over my glasses.
@@kandareefing7245 As far as I know, Cocoons are the only company that make them. You’d think more companies would jump on that. I wear clip ons now and they don’t compare to my good polarized glasses I’d wear with my contacts. I quit the contacts years ago. Tired of the hassle. I had to remove and clean mine daily because my eyes produce too much protein deposits. It was like sandpaper if I didn’t. Blood red eyes.
Was trying to sleep here in CA and you had to drop this at 330am. lol.
There's less interruptions at 3:30 AM, BE HAPPY!!!🤣🎣🌅
Great video!!
32.12 pound best five yesterday 4/18/23
Dirty 30🐟😎
1️⃣🥇🏆Good morning TB family!🌅🎣
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@@toddpossum Wassup?!?👋🏻🌅🎣
Thanks!
I agree with the good polarized glasses, not only for sight fishing but everytime your on the water
Down here in NE Florida our lakes are shallow water compared to everywhere else in the country and almost all the grass and structure is in that 1-10ft range with usually at least 4ft of visibility so I bought a pair of the tactical sunglasses since we fish so shallow and they really do help you see deeper and clearer. I keep them in the case, in the boat, just for when I’m out fishing and I’ve got blue eyes and my eyes are really sensitive to sun light and the tactical shades keeps the strain off my eyes all day!! They’re the best sunglasses I’ve ever owned!!!🤘🏻🤘🏻🔥🔥
Good stuff as always Tim.I have been saying i to my friends for 30 yrs,were green or blue,put the electronics to sleep,stay off the trolling motor.Its awsome to here it from someone with your knowledge.Huge fan keep up the good work.
You've brought about points that needed to be made thanks for the glasses
These are going to be excellent pointers if the chocolate milk conditions we have up here on Lake St Clair ever clear up…🤦🏻
Can’t wait for those clear water days and some sight fishing!👊💥🎣
You and Matt continue producing the greatest content out there. I just want to say that we appreciate it all and thank you.
Thank you Tim,finally someone has show us what it looks like through sunglasses,that was cool and I wish that Eye Surrender would give you a 12/12” of each color so you could show truly what we could see using there products 🤷 thank you Tim 👍
Love me some sight fishing, been doing it all week in Harrison, Dayton, Charleston. Keep up the great videos
I just want to say thank you
I've learned so much from watching y'alls content thanks for all the great tips!! Keep up the great videos!!
North and East Texas has clay at the bottoms of our lakes and ponds. Clarity stays low throughout the year. Sight fishing is hard to find here. But I've got a spot in Prosper TX that's so good w/ clarity!
Always great content, love starting my morning off with Tactical Bassin!
Great work guys!
Took off today to go fishing. Hope to hook a giant! Thanks for the tips.
I think you did a great job on this video, keep them coming.
Great video Tim! The karate chop was excellent and hilarious!
Any chance you guys could do a blooper reel sometime or occasionally plug some at the end of your vids?
Awsome Video 👍
Sight fishing been tough here in Arizona on the Salt river lakes. Had lots of snow runoff and overloading all the lakes. So a lot of water is being released. My normal sight fishing locations are super murky to where you can't see anything.
Thank you Tim! What are the red and yellow hook keepers you have on your rods?
awesome video tim...how about fishing at night during the spawn? have you guys tried it?🎣🎣🐳🐳🐳🐳
Hey Tim Great Video as always, I live in South East Wisconsin and don’t really bed fish but what color would you recommend for all fishing situations headed to Kabetogama lake in June
The chess reference makes sense, the queen can go anywhere BUT hangs back until there's no other option
Unless you are close and seeing that 8lber you can’t tell the difference between bites. So the only way I would say that letting the buck pick up the bait and not set the hook would work is being close to that bed.
I hate living up north. Water temps haven’t even hit the 50’s yet. 😂
I am up in New England and worse, we had two 85+ degree days and the water went from 50 to 60+ in two days and they are all messed up!
@@aaronitchkawich3565 Yeah, I’m in Canada. It was the same thing here. Air temps were above 85 for a week, then dropped. 2 days ago it was 87, yesterday it was snowing. 😂
It’s out of hand.. lol.
@Aaron Itchkawich Same thing here in Mass, had lingering winter conditions. Then we had 2-3 80ish degree days that woke the fish up and got them swimming about. It then cooled back down to 30-40 degrees for a few days and cooled the water down, the fish are all over the place. Gotta love New England weather, 80 one day and snowing the next.
Amazing content as always 🎣
How do fish react to line/braid color when sight fishing? or in general? Suggestions for colors?
Good stuff 👍
@tacticalbassin. Any suggestions on what dobyns or st croix rod to get for throwing the 6" trash fish amd 5" buritto
Man sucks, but stay positive my guy, these not so good days have a lesson to teach. Looking forward to your adventures this year
What is that 'weight holder' called? It's on the dropshot rod.
You know Tim because of you guys I'm better than the gear I presently have
Individual fish having their own personality is something I used to preach when I was in the aquatic husbandry business. Anyone who's ever been into aquariums and paid any attention to their fish picks up on that. Fish in the wild are the same way. They're all different.
I understand what you are saying but for me i have to wear orange because i have a balance problem i have fallen in twice now i have to were it pluse my life jacket.but it is a blue color but i do wear a cataloged hat i know weard lol
Rapala in the setbacks. Earliest largemouth I've ever caught.
What would be better for smallies in a rocky bottomed river as far as not getting snagged/hung up , a Ned head or the standard round head jig ? Or does it just come down to personal preference with trial and error? Thanks in advance.
A free rigged worm or craw on a ewg hook. I use 1/16 ounce tungsten round eye weights with a #1 ewg hook. Look up river rock baits and try thier Jakes craw and small mouth killer worm in chocolate Sapphire and dark Erie green. You'll kill em.
would the dobyns sierra 7'6" Medium Heavy 765 Casting Rod Be good for throwing the s-waver 168
Can yall make a pair that will fit over regular glasses?
Is mondo optics polarized?
what setup are you using for the sleeper gill
Great video Tim!! I have a question: What is the absolute best most sensitive spinning rod for a weightless wacky rig? I miss a lot of slack line bites even though I’m watching the line sometimes I don’t see it move. It’s frustrating. Ideally, I’d like to be able to use the rod for other finesse techniques as well such as a shaky head, Ned rig, and a dropshot but I would be throwing the wacky rig the most. I know an expensive rod will not make me a better angler but I want to give myself every advantage possible when I do get the bite of a lifetime. Also, I always throw hi-vis braid to leader on my spinning setups but I still don’t always see the line move.
852 all day!
I used to think the same thing about not feeling the bite and not seeing the line move. But if your using original senko, bass hold onto that thing a long time just let that senko fall eye peeled on the line lift Jently to keep line tight and you should be ok with like a xpride something in that range.
I also say this because I recently went from a xpride to a P5 destroyer fmj and can’t tell a huge different between them really
I’m actually using a 7’1 medium Expride A (the older one) for the wacky rig now. It’s an awesome rod, super lightweight, cast’s really well. I think I’ll take your advice and save my money. I wasn’t really wanting to spend $500 or more on a spinning rod anyway. Especially if you don’t notice much difference between an Expride and a P5. Maybe I’ll upgrade sometime down the road. Thanks for the advice!
TB sunglasses pitch coming up… lol
You're not wrong. We built them for a reason... high grade lenses and totally affordable compared to anything else with those lense coatings. 👍🏼 It's all about bang for the buck and filling that void.
The fishing industry seems to have largely ignored stealth. There are few options for camo clothing specifically tailored for fishing. Cloudy days, bluebird days, creeks and rivers with foliage as the background all require different camo patterns to break up a person's presence. But, fisherman spend money on solid yellows, solid reds, etc.
I fish from a kayak, and I have a camo pattern on the kayak, but even Hobie sells a bright, solid red fishing kayak that is part of their high end Pro Angler line. Other suppliers sell solid orange colored fishing kayaks that cost thousands of dollars. Fisherman buy these products. It makes no sense to me.
Any suggestion on sight fishing for those of us in need of a prescription? I can't wear contacts, so I go with prescription sunglasses and generally the ones I have had are not great for sight fishing.
Oakley
@@bradkendrick1127 not a fan of mine tbh
I have cocoons. They are cheap and work good. Go right over my glasses.
So here’s a question that I have, for guys who wear prescription glasses (like me), what do y’all do for sunglasses? My problem is I’m blind as a bat without my glasses
Oakley
I recently got contacts again because I just can’t stomach $800+ on prescription sunglasses. That’s another rod/reel combo! 😂
I have cocoons. They are cheap and work good. Go right over my glasses.
If I catch a bed fish, no matter the size, I don't even both photographing it. I just let it go as quickly as possible.
drop shot the key
Fishing
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People Crack me up. If you don't like bed fishing you can't fish all April basically. Even early may you have males guarding fry.
1st!!!😂
Sight fishing over rated. Burn a squarebill through there and catch em all 😅