How To Find And Catch Summer Bass! (Big Swimbaits, Flutter Spoons, And Topwater Tips)

Where do bass go in Summer? Some stay shallow, while others move out deep. Both groups of fish require different lures and approaches. Today we’re headed out on the water to check both groups of fish. We do some shallow fishing, some ledge fishing, and ultimately locate big, aggressive fish on an offshore flat. Come along!

Summer is all about adapting to the conditions. Water flow, water temperature, cloud cover, and presence of baitfish, can all change how the fish are positioning and feeding. Watch as Tim’s day starts out slow but ramps up as he continues to adapt until locating aggressive fish. Also pay extra attention to the details on lures as he talks about adapting and rigging the different baits he’s catching fish on.

Below you’ll find links to all the baits and equipment Tim used throughout the day. We’ve included the exact colors and sizes for each so you can see exactly what he was using. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

TOPWATER…
-Shower Blows 105 Topwater: http://bit.ly/2zIkqUH
Color: Full Metal

BLADE BAIT…
-Damiki Vault (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2rnO7e2
Color: Holo Cyber Purple

FLUTTER SPOON…
-Nichols Flutter Spoon (1 1/8 oz): http://bit.ly/2ICAGKL
Color: Shattered Glass Holo Silver

UNDERSPIN…
Head- Gamakatsu Underspin (3/8 oz): https://bit.ly/3Hhy6cU
Bait- Keitech 3.8″ Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v
Color: Electric Shad

SWIMBAIT…
-Bacca 5″ Burrito Swimbait: https://bit.ly/3p5SkiW
Color: Tactical Shad

BURRITO SWIMBAIT COMBO…
Rod- Shimano Expride 7’7″ Heavy: https://bit.ly/32IrXqE
Reel- Shimano Bantam MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2H44yjG
Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 65 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- Sufix Advance Fluoro 20 lb: https://bit.ly/3cjHwJL

FLUTTER SPOON COMBO…
Rod- Shimano Expride 7’6″ Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL
Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB
Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 50 lb: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- Sufix Advance Fluoro 20 lb: https://bit.ly/3cjHwJL

UNDERSPIN COMBO…
Rod- Megabass P5 Z-Crank Elseil: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY
Reel- Shimano Aldebaran MGL 50 (HG): http://bit.ly/2fdX1Uy
Line- Sunline Super FC 10 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BUDGET BLADE/TOPWATER/UNDERSPIN COMBO…
Rod- St. Croix Bass X 7’1″ Medium Fast: https://bit.ly/2r0xWAs
Reel- Shimano SLX 150 (HG): http://bit.ly/2NfdOnk
Line- Power Pro 30 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

WANT TACTICALBASSIN GEAR??
We have a variety of apparel items and custom lure designs available! Everything from hats, to hoodies, to crankbaits! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here…

TacticalBassin Apparel and Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz
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MAJOR EQUIPMENT WE USE DAILY…

Trolling Motor- Minn Kota Ultrex 112: http://bit.ly/2vFQypW
Electronics- Humminbird Solix 15: https://bit.ly/35HuPRY
Anchors- Minn Kota Talons: http://bit.ly/2F0QBSP
Net- Frabill Conservation PLD 2612: https://bit.ly/3kdZ3kA
Camera- GoPro Hero 9: http://bit.ly/2KQ0VEI

FAVORITE TOOLS AND GEAR…

Favorite sunglasses: https://bit.ly/3cLH0kl
Favorite Pliers: https://bit.ly/3xJFwTu
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 Storage Box: https://bit.ly/3kngvEG
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