How To Catch Bass Open Water Bass! (When Other's Are Giving Up)

Подписаться 624 тыс.

Просмотров 31 тыс.

50% 1

Yes, those really are bass busting in open water! And yes, you can catch them! So many anglers pass on these fish because they don't understand what the bass are doing out there, and they have no idea how to target them. Here's what you need to know...
Catching open water bass is an art form. Once you've got it figured out, you've conquered the last frontier of bass fishing and the sky is the limit! Some of the largest, most unpressured fish in our lakes roam the open water, especially in Fall. These giants are rarely caught but its not because it can't be done, its because anglers are afraid to try.
Below you'll find links to the exact baits and equipment we use for this fishing style. Again, the biggest tip is to use light line and smooth braid so you can cover more water effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.
FINESSE SWIMBAITS...
Bait- Storm 3" Largo Shad: bit.ly/3vxP0NB
Colors: Albino Shad
Head- Dirty Jigs Guppy Head: bit.ly/2nyUJRS
Size: 3/16 oz, 3/0 Hook
Bait-Keitech 3.3" Fat Swing Impact: bit.ly/2ab7s8v
Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl
Head- Picasso Single Barrel: bit.ly/3py2s0v
Size: 1/4 oz, 2/0 Hook
SWIMBAIT...
-Megabass 6" Magdraft: bit.ly/2mc8bfK
Colors: White Back Shad, MB Gizzard Shad
-Savage Gear 8" Trout RTF: bit.ly/33GROg1
Colors: Dirty Silver, Trout, Kokanee
WAKEBAIT...
-River2Sea Tactical Wake 210: bit.ly/3aV6peA
Colors: Rainbow Trout, Hitch, Tactical Shad
TOPWATER FRONT RUNNER...
Main- River2Sea Rover 128: bit.ly/2acSVea
Colors: Abalone Shad, Sooner
Front- PH Customs Phront Runner: bit.ly/3wJIdkH
Colors: Foil Black, Sexy Shad
TOPWATER...
-Shower Blows 105 & 77: bit.ly/2zIkqUH
Colors: Full Metal, Neon Wakasagi, Flash Silver Shad
-Lucky Craft Gunfish 117: bit.ly/3vy7Pln
Colors: Aurora Black, BP Golden Shiner
-Whopper Plopper 110: bit.ly/2bsPbQV
Colors: Munky Butt, Phantom Shad
INLINE SPINNER...
-Rooster Tail (3/4 oz): bit.ly/3BkIfoc
Colors: White, Chrome White
SPY BAIT...
-SPRO Spin John 80: bit.ly/3ycTg9o
Colors: Matte Shad, Herring Pink
TAIL SPIN...
-Jackall Deracoup (1 oz): bit.ly/2p8X4b0
Colors: Dera Shad, Silver
SPOON...
-Blade Runner DUH (3/4 oz): bit.ly/2aKVLlG
Colors: UV Sierra, UV Morning Dawn
SMOOTH BRAIDED LINES...
-Power Pro Super Slick: bit.ly/3vSwa6Z
Sizes: 15, 20, 30
-Sufix 131 G-Core: bit.ly/314VoyF
Sizes: 6,10, 20, 30
-Sunline X Plasma Asegai: bit.ly/2OR5i2j
Sizes: 12, 16, 18
TIM'S TOPWATER COMBO...
Rod- Megabass P5 Z-Crank Elseil: bit.ly/2wVOSbY
Reel- Daiwa Steez 70 CT SV TW: bit.ly/3esUZjg
Line- Sufix 131 (10 lb): bit.ly/314VoyF
Leader- Maxima Ultragreen (10 lb): bit.ly/2ae97J9
TIM'S SMALL TOPWATER COMBO...
Rod- Dobyns Sierra Ultra Finesse 700: bit.ly/3C4PWgc
Reel- Shimano Curado BFS (XG): bit.ly/2QGRVF2
Line- Sufix 131 Braid (6 lb): bit.ly/314VoyF
Leader- Maxima Ultragreen (10 lb): bit.ly/2ae97J9
TIM'S FINESSE SWIMBAIT SPINNING COMBO...
Rod- Shimano Expride 7'2" Medium Light: bit.ly/3AFcaFF
Reel- Shimano Exsence A 3000: bit.ly/2iMtscV
Line- Sufix 131 Braid (10 lb): bit.ly/314VoyF
Leader- Sunline Super FC (8 lb): bit.ly/2p7fxju
BUDGET TOPWATER COMBO...
Rod- Shimano SLX 6'10" Medium: bit.ly/2mGp1Vc
Reel- Shimano SLX 70 MGL (XG): bit.ly/3gIUCgJ
Line- Power Pro Braid (15 lb): 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: bit.ly/38YpPIz
_________________________________________________________________
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
Net- Frabill Conservation PLD 2612: bit.ly/3kdZ3kA
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/3kngvEG
________________________________________________________________
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!
#bassfishing #openwater #fallfishing

Опубликовано:

5 окт 2024

Ссылка:

Скачать:

Готовим ссылку...

Добавить в:

Мой плейлист

Посмотреть позже

Комментарии : 79

@patrickdamico99 2 года назад

Love that you guys post early in the am always some quality before work content !

@Everydayfishing 2 года назад

My favorite bait to keep tied on this time of year is a nose hooked fluke. I throw it on a spinner rod. Anytime I’m close enough to them feeding at the surface, I can fire that fluke into it and just let it slowly sink. A few twitches if needed, but it works really well

@shadygraves 2 года назад

One thing you'll find with schooling bass, especially spots, is the bigger bass will hang back, below the schools of bait, and let the smaller, younger bass do all the work. They like to swim in and eat the wounded and disoriented baitfish that the buck bass crippled. Also, if you throw a lipless bait and have followers, when you hook one and have followers, work it in a figure '8' at the boat! The followers want what the hooked bass just ate. If it's hanging outside it's mouth (as it almost always is), they'll knock the snot out of it, trying to best the competition. I've caught 2 at a time FIVE TIMES in a day doing this. I learned it from Rick Clunn. IT WORKS! Give it a try!

@MrSpeedyNYC 2 года назад

I always look forward to your videos. I really appreciate all the information you guys share. I have learned everything I know about bass fishing from your channel. For those of us who didn’t grow up fishing, your channel really helps a lot. Thanks!

@tacticalbassin 2 года назад

Our pleasure! Thank you for the support!

@eddiestephens868 2 года назад

Awesome! A lot of information and you make it sound easy but!!! Thanks for sharing and I will be trying, trust me.

@tacticalbassin 2 года назад

You can do it!

@eddiestephens868 2 года назад

@@tacticalbassin I’m going to go by your expertise y’all guys are awesome.

@FishingWithChris_Tv 2 года назад

Daiwa x8 jbraid and sunline xplasma asegai have been my go to braids for bomb casts. Xplasma is kinda pricey but it’s great line

@MrCobb-rq8iv 2 года назад

I've fallen in Love with 10 lb NanoFil.

@basschaser9356 2 года назад

Can you guys do a video on fall smallmouth, where to locate and catch them ??

@rasputinferdinand5702 2 года назад

Unless I'm missing it, I was wondering if you'd do a talk on when you use a spinning reel vs. baitcaster. I recently got intobass fishing and I've trusted y'all with helping me fine tune and perfect different tactics in the sport. I've definitely improved tenfold since finding your channel so thank y'all so much, y'all are great.

@1jimif 2 года назад

That could be a good video. I'm going to tell you something you probably already know, but in case you don't, it's a line thing, spinning reals are great for lighter line. 4-10 lb test. Baicasters are better for heavy line 10-30+lb test. It's easier to throw lighter lures on a spinning rod as well. I wouldn't mind seeing these guys make a video on the subject...jimi

@rasputinferdinand5702 2 года назад

@@1jimif yeah I ultra light and light fish alot, mostly for soft mouth fish. I've recently gotten into bass fishing and have 25lb line equivalent to 4lb mono, and I've noticed I don't always get the same action out of mini chatters and certain jigs, not to mention swimbait even smaller ones. I'd love to hear they're opinion on it, and I appreciate yours, so I'm open to tips

@jholl7339 2 года назад

The opening comments just described my last two weekends, up here in SW PA.

@amandabarlow348 2 года назад

Fishing without electronics: I just switched over from kayak fishing (basic, no electronics) to an 8’ pond prowler. Still, basic, no electronics. As fun as it is to fish blind (lol) finding flats, grass, bait fish under the surface is nearly impossible. What do you suggest when fishing open water electronics-free? Until I can get a bass boat, I just don’t have the space and or want to add that weight. The 55 thrust already works like the little engine that could (haha!) Thank you! Big fan of your channel 👍🏼

@MrCobb-rq8iv 2 года назад

How many people of late have changed or said if they had to choose between Kayak and Bass boat, picked the Kayak? IMO start with a Striker4 on your yack and see how you learn. Investing thousands on a bass boat won't necessarily increase your catch especially if you are working shallows away from wind that a boat can't get into. Try it, you may just fall in love again. Peddle or Paddle. I do both.

@AdventurerAnthony 2 года назад

This has been happening on my fishery. Except, it’s with striper and the nicer largemouth will mix in with them. I caught a 4.95 on the gunfish 117 the other day. Yesterday I didn’t get anything big, but I smashed on them with a plper and the little bubble Walker. But you will see them literally foaming like tuna they get so aggressive. And it will Last a while and then they are gone and the rest of the day they will pop up here and there just not as much as that first feeding session of the morning. But I had a huge school to myself for a while until everybody saw …..but you guys are spot on. With this video. Especially in the canyon reservoirs. This is occurring on a daily basis for me right now. Might try to go subsurface on them next time.

@billycarson3408 2 года назад

Just got on this bite the other night. So much fun

@shadygraves 2 года назад

GLISS by Ardent is the smooth Superline you need! It's strands of Dyneema, thermally extruded; they're heated and stretched, making a smooth, single filament of the strongest, smallest Superline known to man! Put a ¼oz Hammered Chrome Mann's Little George on a good spinning outfit with 12 or 18lb Gliss and you're ready for fall schoolers. That rig will outcast and outfish most everything in water filled with pelagic baitfish. It works most all year long, too!

@vancelegarde9581 2 года назад

Thanks for your info and help in becoming a better fisherman.

@tacticalbassin 2 года назад

Glad to help

@Huntn_fish365 2 года назад

You guys are the best! Also, thank you for saying especially. (Not ekspecially) 🤣

@adams9604 2 года назад

You had really good focus - solid lecture.

@tacticalbassin 2 года назад

Thank you!

@scottcameron3559 2 года назад

Well done tim good stuff

@jimmcculloch5825 2 года назад

Great video. I am glad you never said "keeping it simple." Have you done a video on how to bait cast in the last 5 to 10 years? If not, would you do one?

@awwyehhh 2 года назад

use the search bar on the channel page lmao

@jimmcculloch5825 2 года назад

@@awwyehhh Thanks for the tip, but I have gone back 11 years and cannot find how to cast video. I found a reel adjustment video, but that is all.

@MrCobb-rq8iv 2 года назад

@@jimmcculloch5825 Here's my take after many [70+]years. If you're right handed put on a left crank reel. I would avoid Monofilament and Flour-carbon line to start. Use a 20 lb line to learn. Light test is hard to tie and cuts in on a backlash. Set the spool tension so it barely turns to release the bait to the floor. Set the magnetic s between 7-10 to start. Always point the handles up or down, [earth magnetic]. Raise the rod tip up to 12' O'clock, release the thumb a pinch, as the tip nears 1 o'clock behind you -- snap it forward pointing the tip to the direction of the cast. Keep the thumb on the rim of the spool very light, let the feeling of the line against the side of the thumb as it goes out, If it makes a sound or flaps, edge the thumb down or over. Decrease spool tension and magnetics as your thumb becomes educated. If you snarl, put your thumb down tight on the spool and crank it back in and then release and pull the line out, sometimes you get lucky. Practice in the yard, not in the water. Best to ya.

@jimmcculloch5825 2 года назад

@@MrCobb-rq8iv Thank you very much for your kind and thoughtful reply.

@brandonsmith606 2 года назад

I've been struggling lately because our fish are moving off shore due to dropping water level. And we have a devastating algae bloom the fish we do catch are healthy looking but hard to find

@RobWenzel84 2 года назад

We're having the same issue here to

@brandonsmith606 2 года назад

@@RobWenzel84 it's been this way for the last 2 years

@jrd1992 2 года назад

Hey bud. Was curious if you have noticed a difference from an unpegged bullet weight "sliding" up and down on braided line compared to fluorocarbon? I feel like the limpness of braid would make a difference but I'm unsure. Like the videos. Keep em comin.

@Huntn_fish365 2 года назад

What baits would you suggest for the ultra small baitfish lakes. The baitfish that the bass and panfish are chasing are anywhere from literally half an inch to an inch and a half. A super small dropshot and the mini max bladed jig were the only things I could get bit on.. I threw the small shower blows and couldn’t get bit on it. Like what ULTRA finesse baitfish oriented lures/baits do y’all use?

@jakerinaldi4766 2 года назад

What’s that rod at 18:15 with the blue grips? 👀

@TheStackboy5 2 года назад

Hey Tim how bout another big bass story ??

@kerrywedge6977 2 года назад

How do you successfully fish on a Saturday when tournament guys have been to all your spots before you ever get a chance to fish them?

@TheMichiganFisherman 2 года назад

Get to the spots before they do. Pretty simple. I'm on the water when it's still dark out...

@420RyanBruce 2 года назад

I hate when that happens. Its a bad feeling pulling up to the lake or driving over the causeway and you look out and see 50+ boats all taking off or sitting there ready for the start. If I remember I'll check online to see if there are any tournaments at the lake I'm going to. If there is and I can wait I'll try to go fish a couple hours before dark after they all left already and stuff has settled down. If I can't wait I just come in and take my time and either downsize or go the other direction and go big. I am curious as to what others do in that situation too.

@kerrywedge6977 2 года назад

@@TheMichiganFisherman yeah I'm already getting up at 230am. I draw the line at that point. That gets me there at 4am. Their there as well smoking and joking.

@TheMichiganFisherman 2 года назад

@@kerrywedge6977 oh. Most tourneys I’ve seen have specific launch times and they’re not usually before light. Definitely crazy 👍

@svn45246 2 года назад

Right now during the fall transition and fall feed don’t worry about who’s been there. Like Tim said they’re chasing bait balls. They’re constantly moving right now and feeding up. I’ve found the smaller ones are up breaking. But there will be a big one in the mix. If you can get the first one to miss that’s when the big ones commit. I leave the smaller ones alone and target the bigger ones on the bottom waiting for those dead ones to float down. If you see them blowing up look at the bottom for a spot they’ll push them up against and I deep crank. Everyone else is pulling up 1 pounders around me but I’m pulling on those 3 to 5’s under em.

@lesyoung9294 Год назад

What if the suspended off shore bass are deep & don't push the bait to the surface? How do you catch them? Thanks

@peterphelps7969 2 года назад

Hey tim, what do you think of the Shimano DC breaking reels

@nelsonchiro 2 года назад

Great stuff! Thank you! Any reason a lot of the text in the description has lines through it? I notice this on almost all of your videos recently.

@MrCobb-rq8iv 2 года назад

Must be your server, I don't see that.

@tacticalbassin 2 года назад

We're seeing it here and there as well (on one device but not the others) and haven't been able to solve it yet. Everything works, it's just unsightly.

@nelsonchiro 2 года назад

@@tacticalbassin weird. It's on my phone and my computer. Definitely works as my credit card bill keeps increasing when I click on the links! :)

@nelsonchiro 2 года назад

@@MrCobb-rq8iv it's on my phone and my computer, so not my server.

@ReactionGiants 2 года назад

Underspin and little dipper

@loganbyers996 2 года назад

What size and style hooks are you using on the front runner set up for both baits?

@computerguy1724 2 года назад

Great video! I will buy you a plane ticket, put you up in a hotel and pay for your meals to come to my reservoir and show me how to do this! You don't think I'm kidding, do you??

@Boren2Fish 2 года назад

😅

@markbuckallew4689 2 года назад

Same here, in addition I'll even pay your guide fees 😁

@computerguy1724 2 года назад

@@markbuckallew4689 Oh, yeah, that too! LOL

@johnwolff1043 2 года назад

Great idea for videos. Endless supply of videos if they ever get low on content. They go to your lake and film them breaking it down. Down side is every local will now blow up your lake.

@hustlasstory7611 2 года назад

Watch all the vids but never know how to rig these things or how to fish them lol. New to fishing....

@MrCobb-rq8iv 2 года назад

Study + Practice

@krisramos7453 2 года назад

If you get a good cast on busting largemouth or small mouth you’ll catch one

@bradleyburger4792 2 года назад

Is the new Shimano Expride A as good for throwing jerkbaits as the original Shimano Expride

@tacticalbassin 2 года назад

The new Expride B does just as good a job as the Expride A 👍🏼 They're both great!

@handlespressure5858 2 года назад

If you were in Michigan fishing a 450 acre lake that is only 15ft deep max with grass EVERYWHERE. What would you throw? Because that’s my situation

@kellymoore4517 2 года назад

Evergreen Chatterbait in goby color.

@MrCobb-rq8iv 2 года назад

Stupid Tubes

@handlespressure5858 2 года назад

@@kellymoore4517 how heavy?

@kellymoore4517 2 года назад

@@handlespressure5858 With the grass everywhere I would keep the weights on the light side, 1/4 oz. or less to keep your bait just above the grass, heavier pound test will accomplish this as well, but clear water = finesse, try the Mini-Max finesse chatterbait also!