Late Summer can be a difficult time to fish. Most anglers react by slowing down and fishing places where they’ve been successful in the past. While that seems wise on the surface, it’s the worst decision you can make! Instead, focus your time on new patterns, covering water, and fishing quickly. To be even more successful, focus your attention on the extremes of lure size by focusing on small presentations or big swimbaits.
Below you’ll find links to the exact baits we use this time of year. We’ve even included some great budget rod and reel combos to help you fish these baits effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.
*CHATTERBAIT…*
•Zman Evo Elite Mini Max: https://bit.ly/3EahpTT
Color: Electric Shad, Spot Remover
•Hog Farmer 3.5″ Spunk Shad: https://bit.ly/2UFkCD7
Color: Electric Shad, Ghost Minnow
*SWIM JIG…*
•Dirty Jigs Compact Swim Jig: https://bit.ly/43OSFY1
Color: Tactical Shad
•ZMan Minnowz Swimbait: https://bit.ly/4oEsHC6
Colors: Bad Shad, Smokey Shad
*UNDERSPINS…*
•Dirty Jigs TacticalBassin Mini Underspin: https://bit.ly/3JOd8UY
Size: 1/4 oz
•Owner Flashy Swimmer: https://bit.ly/2e8O4Y7
Size: 5/0, 1/4 oz
•Xzone 3.5″ Swammer: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q
Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl
*FROG…*
•Jackall Kaera: https://bit.ly/2Fz6SA3
Colors: Glitter Hasu, Glitter Gill
*JIG…*
•Dirty Jigs Compact Pitchin Jig (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2hAIyCV
Colors: Supermatt Brown, The Go To
•Xzone 3.25″ Muscle Back Craw: https://bit.ly/43DZXOQ
Colors: Green Pumpkin Black
*GLIDE BAITS…*
•Baitsanity Chimera Shad: https://bit.ly/44XiYvW
Colors: Gizzard Shad, Ghost Gizzard Shad
•Spro Chad Shad: https://bit.ly/3AqivoQ
Colors: Threadfin Shad, Gizzard Shad
*BUDGET JIG COMBO…*
Rod– St. Croix Bass X 7’4″ Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/3A5CFSU
Reel– Shimano SLX 70 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/3vPtYQ5
Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro (50 lb): https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader– Sufix Advance (17 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix
*BUDGET MINI UNDERSPIN COMBO…*
Rod– Shimano Intenza 7′ Medium: https://bit.ly/3O8zBye
Reel– Shimano Miravel 2500: https://bit.ly/3QZnwL5
Line– Seaguar InvizX (8 lb): https://bit.ly/2oVsG2Y
*BUDGET CHATTERBAIT COMBO…*
Rod– Cashion Element 7’1″ Medium Heavy Mod Fast: https://bit.ly/48w69eC
Reel– Daiwa Aird 80 Casting Reel: https://bit.ly/46up5Mx
Line– Sunline Super FC (16 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju
*BUDGET GLIDE BAIT COMBO…*
Rod– Fenwick HMG 7’8″ Medium Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/3AyrAiW
Reel– Abu Garcia Revo SX LP: https://bit.ly/40nsz0i
Line– Sufix 832 Braid (65 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji
Leader– Sunline Saltimate Shock (25 lb): https://bit.ly/2O4UElB
*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
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*MAJOR EQUIPMENT WE USE DAILY… *
Boat– Skeeter FXR 21: https://bit.ly/43GvGQh
Motor– Yamaha VMAX SHO 250 HP: https://bit.ly/3xolFv0
Trolling Motor– Minn Kota Ultrex Quest: https://bit.ly/41RErpY
Electronics– Humminbird Apex 13: https://bit.ly/3pdaK1q
Anchors– Minn Kota Raptors: https://bit.ly/3iMUrEJ
Camera– GoPro Hero 13: https://bit.ly/4hgdC4O
*FAVORITE TOOLS AND GEAR…*
Favorite sunglasses: https://bit.ly/3cLH0kl
Favorite Pliers: https://bit.ly/3xJFwTu
Favorite Rod Cover: https://bit.ly/3UewJEx
Favorite life jacket: http://bit.ly/2odXXIP
Favorite Scale: http://bit.ly/2f7QgQ9
Favorite Lure Retriever: http://bit.ly/2TLTJc6
Favorite Braid Cutters: https://bit.ly/35KSp3O
Favorite Split Ring Pliers: http://bit.ly/2fT4Qw0
Favorite Hard Storage Box: https://bit.ly/2t3uHMR
Favorite Soft Tackle Storage: https://bit.ly/3TnKHl7
Favorite Net: https://bit.ly/3kdZ3kA
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