Want to catch bigger fish? Want to catch the BIGGEST fish?! Targeting big bass requires a different mind set and a special set of skills. You need to set new goals, approach the water, weather, and environmental conditions differently. It might even require a bait or two you’re not familiar with. But when you set the hook on the biggest bass you’ve ever seen, its instantly worth it! Dive in to today’s full-length seminar and learn everything you’ll need to know to catch the biggest bass in your lake.
Tim does an extraordinary job of teaching what you’ll need to know to be successful. Catching bigger bass starts with a shift in your mindset. You’re no longer on the water trying to catch fish, you’re there to catch ONE fish. None of the other bass in the lake matter as much as the single fish you’re pursuing so stay focused. Fish when the weather and environment are working in your favor, and success will follow.
While giant swimbaits are a huge part of consistently targeting BIG bass but there are other baits that will also catch these fish. Knowing how to “trigger” a feed response is critical. Baits like jerkbaits, crankbaits, and Alabama Rigs all play a key role in this method. Its also important to understand when conditions simply aren’t conducive to big bait fishing and you’re better off with a finesse approach.
Below is a breakdown of the baits and equipment Tim recommends as you pursue the biggest bass in the lake.
Swimbaits…
-Baitsanity Explorer Gen 2: http://bit.ly/33bQyxY
(Rainbow Trout, Shad, Kokanee)
-R2S S Waver 200/168: http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh
(Light Trout, Rainbow Trout, Bluegill)
-Osprey Inline Heavy 12” Light Hitch: http://bit.ly/2laKeWD
(Light Hitch)
-Savage Gear 4D Pulse Tail 8” and 10”: http://bit.ly/399bx97
(Rainbow, Hitch)
-6″ Osprey Tournament Talon: http://bit.ly/2bqsLS0
(Light Rainbow, Reverse Hitch, Chartreuse Shad)
-Little Creeper 6″ Trash Fish: http://bit.ly/2xRdCFP
(Natural Hitch, Chartreuse Shad, Hologram Shad)
Traditional Baits…
-R2S Tactical DD Crankbait 75: http://bit.ly/37dclbX
(Natural Gill, Mirrored Minnow, Green Pumpkin Craw, Ghost Minnow)
-Hog Farmer BFL HitchHiker A-Rig: http://bit.ly/36EcEuR
-Megabass Vision 110 Jerkbait: http://bit.ly/2j31TKb
(Deadly Black, Mat Pro Blue, GP Pro Blue)
Finesse Baits…
Neko Worm – Yamamoto 5″ Senko: http://bit.ly/2axAmNS
(Baby Bass, Natural Shad, Green Pumpkin Green and Copper Flake)
Dropshot Worm- Big Bite Baits Smallie Smasher: http://bit.ly/2ZpCOCY
(Green Pumpkin Org Blk Purp Prl Bl, Green Pumpkin Purple Flake)
Big Bass Hook and Hardware Upgrades…
Split Rings- Owner ULTRA 5 and 6: http://bit.ly/3bQgswL
Hooks- Owner ST-56 3X Trebles: http://bit.ly/2cVg7xW
Favorite Rod/Reel Swimbait Combo…
Rod- G Loomis IMX Pro 966: http://bit.ly/2x9kxuS
Reel- Shimano Tranx 300 HG: http://bit.ly/2kYsvRw
Line- 80 lb Power Pro Maxcuatro: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- 35 lb Sunline FC-100: http://bit.ly/2O4UElB
Alternative Rods…
High End: Destroyer 7’11” Onager: http://bit.ly/2wVOSbY
Budget: Dobyns Fury 806H: http://bit.ly/2bGvlVV
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 To Fish…
Sun Mask: http://bit.ly/2JcA8xi
Sun Shirt w/ Hood: http://bit.ly/38cVi9G
Light Fishing Pants: http://bit.ly/2foDx10
Reaper Hoodie (Hoodie with Warm Face Cover built in): http://bit.ly/2TwBWs7
Horizon Sweater (Water resistant, great for layering): http://bit.ly/2gTC1oB
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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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Love this video, watched it several times over the years, fun, reminds me how to go at the big ones.
looks like hes using green screen for the water
Ok the bes ….im happey
The lure at the beginning is bigger than any of my fish all year. 😠
I guarantee if you just use crank baits and crank baits and crank baits you will catch more fish and bigger fish
I disagree. it’s all based on geological location. Also you never once mentioned you’re not throwing one of those big ass glide baits on your little Walmart spinner combo and believe me there are people that will try it.
Jerkbaits & Jigs in the spring and fall catch our bigguns in northern Wisconsin; Frogs & Punching/Pitching in grass catch bigguns in summer ~ Peace
Too much talking no fishing today. Waste of my time,
12 casts and a backlash… sounds familiar 🤔 😆😆🤘
Outside of California, I don't know of many places that present huge trout-like swim baits. California is a state that is incredibly unique to the rest of the country. Florida strain bass in an ecosystem that is perfect for growth coupled with stocked prey that helps to accelerate their growth. It's one of my favorite states to fish, but for those of us in the mid-west, 7-9lb fish are true monsters. 10-13lb fish are nearly unheard of.
I love these videos, but I throw drop shot, extra large night crawlers, and I won't get skunked.
How can I catch bass in cachuma lake
The only cons where I’m at, theirs too much structure and grass. I bank fish and having a bigger rod will hit those trees around me. And the amount of vegetation in the water will hook that exposed hook on them swim baits. And I also fish with small rods.
Amazing video, it always amazes me to see people disliking your videos, idk what more you guys could give us, such an informative channel. This channel is underrated should be up there with Jon B. I never skip your ads either cause I know you don't get revenue for skipped ads, love your channel so much it's worth the minute wait, my little way of giving back to you guys! Love you guys keep up the good work!
I thought bass forgot every 15 minutes interesting 🧐
I hunted my DD for four years pretty much almost everyday there at the lake and learning the ebb and flow of the lake how, when, where the big bass hangout it four years until I found this stretch of maybe ten feet of the dam where the big pre spawn bass stage before they move on. They wouldn't take a swimbait but they hit my drop shot tiny fluke and that's how. I got my DD bass I haven't been back to that spot but I believe if I go back at the right place at the right time they'll be there again but bthe lake has changed so much from that time the lake is up like 30 feet since then.
I use old school broken back from the 80s works good 2
This mans be throwing baits bigger than the fish I catch
banjo minner is the best and that usb rechargable rapala jerk bait
So im just getting into swimbaits now…. for a beginner i want to go with a rod that will mostly cover the whole spectrum from 4"-12" baits and in the 150$ range, i found this 7'11" 'okuma guide select a series swimbait' rod that i think might suit me as the all around rod "for now", its a fast action, line wt 15-40lb, lure wt 2-10oz, extra heavy rod for $139 any thoughts please? I still dont understand, do i need a medium power fast action, or heavy power medium action rod?
https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Okuma_Guide_Select_a_Series_Swimbait_Casting_Rods/descpage-OGSA.html
I know you and Matt have different opinions, even though i do lean more towards Matt's style of fishing. Nevertheless i need help, I've always wanted to get into swimbaits and now you got me going. Even tho i said to myself that i wasn't going to spend any more💰 on fishing crap and just use up what i have. And then you had to show up.😒
Oh and by the way, THANKS! For this great vid, sigh….. im at $650 in my shopping cart(not funny), and i still yet to find a reel.
Any tips on post spawn?
Slangin that 12 incher
Love your vids! Always great
Woww,,, like it my frands,
To me any swimbait is intimidating and seeing the videos and size of the baits you guys use is a huge confidence booster for me thank you guys
cant rent a boat because of covid.. so stuck on the limited shoreline can fish.. the bad thing they are two small coves close to the main ramp.. heavily pressured by shore and boats.. so worst spot for fish to spawn.. though they do spawn here.. im sure all the bigs aren't at these spots.. its sad for me. the hunting tip is golden.. so on rentals here.. they have a little metal piece welded up high on its nose.. what I do is kill the motor and then sit on that front area and use the paddle to paddle the boat around the shoreline around points and into coves ect.. I try to let the wind do the work also.. but its true.. I see a lot of fish.. but mainly because im not using the motor. even big ones.. the bad thing they are so smart though.. they actually come look at the boat notice it then go deep.. so its even better to not even take the boat close into those areas and cast as far into prime areas as you can and hopefully the bigs don't notice you and go deeper.. they are so smart at Castaic. even stripers and bait here don't like to notice you.. when they boil.. ill be on shore they will be going off and staying up top, boaters don't get it well some do but some are noob.. the noob ones will take their boat into the boil and the fish will disappear.. the better boaters will stay 60 yards away and cast into the boils and the fish will stay up longer. though at same time I have actually caught fish behind fast boaters going semi close to shore where I could cast behind them and blamo.. though those weren't huge monsters. fish sometimes don't mind the noises ect.. though I would say if its perfectly calm out and quiet be quiet if its windy and loud its prob not so bad. ive also seen huge fish jump at the ramps when they are busy with boats and very loud. its crazy. but I like to be stealthy.
Is Clearlake closed for fishing? We are planning a trip the first weekend of May but are worried it might be closed.
Tim, as a bank angler, can i throw these 6 inch baits and be effective or do i need a boat.
Also what knot wud u recommend. Can u use a uni knot to tie the lure to the leader if i wrap it 8 or 9 times?
İf I am Fishin in limited time like the sunset and I have 2 hours. When and how I should decide to go finesse from giant baits? As it gets dark or gets bright during dawn, would I be missing prime time by shifting???
Live 6"/8" blue gill, unmatched paint job. Plus they are a lot cheaper than $22 to $44..
Is it a good thing If no one around you fishes big swimbaits?
Awesome video as always! Also, how do you check your state regulations on A-rig fishing?
@tacticalbassin
With the 4D trout when using the top hook what do you do with the dorsal fin? It in the way terribly
What size line to throw the 12 inch osprey? I run 20 pound mono for my big swimbaits should I go higher?