Today was all about fishing the backwaters. Matt searched out backwater canals, ponds, flooded flats, and anywhere else he could find that was protected from the wind! He started the day off with the frog, and caught a bunch of quality fish. Once the conditions began to degrade, he had to resort to subsurface presentations to keep getting bites. Next time you’re on the water and the conditions aren’t ideal, just remember that you can adapt and overcome!
Below you’ll find links to the exact baits and gear Matt used throughout the day. We’ve included the exact colors, sizes, hook upgrades, as well as the specific rod and reel combos. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.
*FROG…*
•Spro Bronzeye 65 Frog: https://bit.ly/2sz9Qje
Color: Killer Gill
*SWIM JIG…*
•Dirty Jigs Swim Jig (3/8 oz): https://bit.ly/2dIVUMd
Color: Crappie
•Xzone 4.75” Swammer: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q
Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl
*SENKO…*
Bait– Yamamoto 5” Senko: https://bit.ly/2axAmNS
Color: Gooseberry Laminate
Hook– Gamakatsu Superline EWG: https://bit.ly/3AmFDnK
Size: 3/0
Weight– Xzone Tungsten: https://bit.ly/3c28mks
Size: 1/4 oz
Peg– 6th Sense Peg X Stoppers: https://bit.ly/2bHjowk
*POPPER…*
•Megabass Pop Max: https://bit.ly/2qqfmm1
Color: Secret Gill
*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
*SENKO COMBO…*
Rod– Dobyns Champion Extreme HP 7’4” Heavy: https://bit.ly/2ab2kRX
Model: 744
Reel– Shimano Metanium MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB
Line– Sufix 832 Braid (40 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji
Leader– Sufix Advance Mono (17 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix
*SWIM JIG COMBO…*
Rod– St. Croix Legend Xtreme 7’4” Heavy: https://bit.ly/2wlJQLu
Reel– Shimano Metanium MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB
Line– Sufix 832 Braid (65 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji
*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
Batteries– Dakota Lithium 135 AH: https://bit.ly/4b9HooR
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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