Giant Bass Everywhere!! Incredible Bass Fishing on Lake Baccarac!

Come along for an amazing morning of fishing on Lake Baccarac, Mexico! Tim and Matt are chasing schooling bass with swimbaits and crankbaits. If you've ever wondered how good bass fishing in Mexico really is, you need to see this! 1000's of bass have barricaded a giant school of shad and other baitfish in a large bay and the feeding frenzy goes on for hours!
The duo focus on two very different approaches to target the schooling bass. Tim uses a bare swimbait head paired with a single 4.8 paddle tail swimbait fished deep below active fish. Matt focuses on fast moving crankbaits near the surface in search of a reaction bite. Their two-pronged approach yields interesting results as Tim found big bites right away, then as his success wained Matt began getting the big bites higher in the water column. While this took place on an amazing fishery in another country, the information can be applied anywhere.
Big bass often sit below active fish and feed on the remnants that fall slowly to the bottom. They are lethargic by nature and use the smaller bass' efforts to get their meal. However, under the right circumstances these fish will become aggressive, move up in the water column, and feed heavily. This is exactly what we experienced this day as the big bass suddenly moved up in the column and hunted the fast moving squarebill crankbait.
Fishing in Mexico is an amazing experience! There are a ton of bass in Lake Baccarac and surrounding areas but it still requires focus and skill to consistently catch the bigger fish. Below is a breakdown of the baits and equipment we used to be successful with our time on the water. If you've been looking for a larger crankbait to mimic 3"-5" shad, be sure to check out the Mini-Mag Matt was using in the video.
Baits...
-Red Eye Shad 3/4 oz (Chrome Sexy Shad): bit.ly/2fqX1RT
-Keitech 4.8" Fat Swing Impact (Electric Shad): bit.ly/2ab7s8v
-Matt Allen Swimbait Head (3/4 oz): bit.ly/29RrTYN
-Strike King Rage Swimmer 4.75 (Electric Shad): bit.ly/2evZF8j
-6th Sense Cloud 9 Mini Mag Squarebill: bit.ly/31KGyeC
(Ghost Shad Scales, Ghost Threadfin Shad)
Special thanks to Pro Bass adventures for lending us a boat and letting break down this amazing fishery on our own! It was an amazing experience! To experience it for yourself, visit their website.
Pro Bass Adventures Lake Baccarac Lodge: bit.ly/2MDiiVR
Tim's Combo...
Rod- Dobyns Xtasy 755: bit.ly/36fIHCg
Reel- Shimano Metanium DC HG: bit.ly/2qrSZvs
Line- 65 lb Power Pro Maxcuatro Braid: bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- 20 lb Maxima Ultragreen: bit.ly/2ae97J9
Matt's Combo...
Rod- Shimano Zodias 7'6" MH Glass: bit.ly/2cgmMAe
Reel- Shimano Tranx 200 HG: bit.ly/2Tv0yCy
Line- 15 lb Sunline Assassin: bit.ly/2h4LNjm
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What we wear...
Sun Mask: bit.ly/2JcA8xi
Sun Shirt w/ Hood: bit.ly/2vgTOst
Light Fishing Pants: bit.ly/2foDx10
Reaper Hoodie (Hoodie with Warm Face Cover built in): bit.ly/2yRURSd
Horizon Sweater (Water resistant, great for layering): bit.ly/2gTC1oB
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Equipment We Recommend...
Minn Kota Ultrex Trolling Motor: bit.ly/2vFQypW
Humminbird Solix 15 Electronics: bit.ly/2Hazsej
Minn Kota Talons: bit.ly/2F0QBSP
Hot Foot Throttle Control: bit.ly/2ob4kgO
Loc-R-Bar Boat Security: bit.ly/2CMF1NP
Favorite Storage Box: bit.ly/2fvjcFB
Favorite Pliers: bit.ly/2tfxFvw
Favorite Split Ring Pliers: bit.ly/2fT4Qw0
Favorite Wire Cutters: bit.ly/2soB34k
Favorite life jacket: bit.ly/2odXXIP
Favorite sunglasses: bit.ly/2glE3eN
Hero7 Camera: bit.ly/2RsLpjB
ElectroSamson Scale: bit.ly/2f7QgQ9
Frabill Net: bit.ly/2FNdnQr
Lure Retriever: bit.ly/2TLTJc6
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[@johnbracewell3700]

the friendship is real when you can both fish off the front with no one getting annoyed or in the way 👍

[@tagg946]

right, its crazy how comfortable they are up front together, knowing where to move and which way to fight the fish without bumping and snagging, these dudes are world class fisherman, 100%.

[@damondunaway950]

Your right John....... They are pro's and are great friends! Like well oiled machines! I have a buddy that is always at the helm..... a.k.a. Trolling motor..... Gets a little old.

[@christopherduda7281]

Guys.... PLEASE - a video of how you pack your gear for flights would be HUGE. Show us your thought process on how you narrow down your combos and what you pack them in etc.

[@kenmccarthyfishing]

🏆🏆A day on the water with Matt and Tim is awesome and in Mexico where the giants live, congratulations boys 🏆💪🍺🍻

[@danbeattie95]

Actually on my way there in the morning. Grew up in New Jersey and always dreamed of fishing Baccarac. I now live in Tucson AZ for the past 15 years and finally taking a trip with 5 boats leaving from Tucson for a week. Can not wait.

[@dougking1025]

Thanks for coming down and fishing with us again! Matt & Tim, great hanging with you for a couple days! See you again soon! Doug King / Pro Bass Adventures

[@bassjunkie4881]

God you two have gotta be the luckiest two people in the entire world I so jealous right now

[@henryroop3671]

Love videos like this

[@TheKodiakWay]

I need to acknowledge and commend your guys' fish care. The fish are never out long, always quickly cared for, and tossed right back... It's something that usually doesn't happen on videos, but you guys do it on the regular-no matter the size of fish.

[@electrickflame353]

How could you not "like" this informative intellectual property?

[@marclafontaine5615]

ok, maybe 5th comment, sorry about that lol. first time I see a "real" video of you guys just fishing, enjoying the moment, real time. Love it. Hope you guys come back! When I go, I'll send pics. You guys were lucky to get some clouds, there's never ever any clouds once sun comes up.

[@AjLynn45thParallelFishing]

Nicely Done ~ We've been doing a mid Oct trip there past few years - Insane does not come close to covering it. That Lake will Ruin a man. Nothing else like it on the planet ! It's where Jurassic Park Meets Disneyland - Giants everywhere !

[@mikegardiner3934]

Matt and Tim, as always terrific video. Always love watching your technique and retrieve to pick up any additional tips and tricks I can. Mexico looks like a blast!

[@willperryman4559]

What an outstanding trip,and you guys remind me of myself and my brother on days we’ve had on Kentucky lake back when. We’ve talked about Mexico and I can’t wait to share your video with him. You brothers Rock 😜🔨🎣🔨🎣🎯

[@scottmaudlin7354]

What a great video. Trip of a lifetime. Mexico is on my bucket list, but haven’t made it yet. I am a such a student of the sport. I work hard to be a better angler, and I really appreciate your channel. I’m 56 years old and have been bass fishing most of my life and still get excited at the thought of hooking a lunker. Thanks again for the work you guys do for Tactical Bassin.

[@jonathangreen6088]

Adding Mexico to the bucket list! Stay safe guys👊👍

[@orangecountysfinest.8899]

I absolutely love mexico

[@dkinfishing]

I love how cool, calm and collective you guys are when fishing.... 😎

[@Hawgmaster]

How can you not love that wine from a Shimano DC...

[@YourNextCast]

Wow guys what an amazing adventure. It is so cool to see you guys get to fish such awesome places. Never fished in Mexico but hopefully will one day. See the swimbait, lipless and squarebill got a lot of work in for you. I recently go that sixth sense square bill. Haven't thrown it much but looking forward to it. As always, I'm inspired by what you do. Thank you for making awesome clean content that is super educational for all anglers. Have a great day.

[@whattheflock8923]

The smile on your face says it all. I wish I had friends in Mexico nice enough to lend me a bass boat lol lol

[@arr0w_sniper415]

Wow I'm saving up and going ! Awesome video guys!

[@badfishingbissanschlagdril3637]

Nice catch 😎🎣👍🏼👍🏼

[@allusrnameswrtakn]

So jealous. Way too much fun!

Good Morning!😊 Congratulations this place has lots of fish, the fishing was very good! Be with God and good fishing.👍🎣😊

[@jessegross1269]

Awesome video! You guys were killing them ! You guys are so frickin awesome !!

[@laddcampbell2833]

Getting down there is definitely on my bucket list! Way to slay boys!

[@whittamps]

Informative and inspirational. Great guys teaching more than just fishing.

[@juancarlospreciado4141]

Ive learned so much over there years on following these guys matt allen and tim little the videos they put out have so much info on the how to on everything they do but i love sit back and watch these guys slay bass just as much as the tutorials if anything a little more than that keep up the great work you guys #tacticalbassin #monstercatchers

[@Kaiu]

Best fishing channel on YT tbh. So much tips, professionalism, quality filming, and proof these tips work to become a damn good fisherman and y’all look so happy doing it. Keep it up TacticalBassin

[@Crankinstien]

Living the dream! Thanks guys!

[@shaunroberts9361]

You guys make me sick at my stomach sometimes how many fish you guys catch. Just Amazing Tactical Bassin!!!!! Thank you for taking us along for the catch!!

[@mmllgg2471]

Awesome view and great fishing.

[@marclafontaine5615]

So cool guys! I'm planning a trip there this fall with my boat, I live 8 hours away. Can't wait!! Nice of them to lend you a boat, but not the same finder equipment I can see, must have missed your boat!

[@loganmilko874]

You guys have improved my catch count and appreciate all the videos FISH ON! TY.

[@jsalinas80able]

Hell yeah!!! Mexican bass 😂 Love from Bakersfield California ☀️

[@curtanschuetz3434]

Great video. Nice to see people who know how to land fish and not do excessive vertical holds, weighing every fish bigger than 4 pounds etc.

[@robertbain2435]

Sweetest words in bass fishing....”grab the net”!!!

[@generosen999]

I love using a meps Little George tail spinner for those bass chasing those shad

[@mindobersaglia3374]

You guy’s are the best at showing some really cool stuff !

[@robb9940]

You guys are awesome love all the content good Job guys 👍🎣

[@nikowright9543]

Almost time for the buyers guides for Black Friday!!!! Like a little kid jumping up and down M/W/F morning for those even though I’m 30 lol. Can’t wait. Thank you guys so much for the time and effort put into the videos. Can wait to see a new rod and reel arsenal like the one both you guys did at your house showing every rod you have a few years ago. God bless.

[@seltrain]

Place looks amazing. Great fishing, beautiful locale. Thanks for sharing.

[@chadmurphy4345]

Maybe one day if i hit the lottery ill definately fish Mexico. Awesome job guys

[@mactownrox]

Awesome fellas, drooling in Philly.

[@allencameron8791]

I say it alot,great video you guys,thank you for sharing the adventure, T.B.,is crushing it

[@elliem5158]

how do you not like that video? that was sick.

[@CAPONECAPEROLA]

Lo mejor en pesca en mexico... Saludos desde Oaxaca 🇲🇽

[@fishdisc7022]

Anytime I need to relax I know can have drink for each "nice fish" and the day will be better.

[@taddbednar9957]

20:06 Tim is thinking "damn, my thumb is raw". Lol.

[@mxbass1036]

After getting skunked yesterday, I needed to see this. Thanks guys awesome video.

[@datruthhurts3984]

Thought it was the best video ever,mostly because it was catching,explaining,catching,teaching.loved it you were both together on a thunder spot haha you guys are awesome!

[@wilmerpruitt6324]

Thanks, I needed that. Some good fishing right there.

[@calvinweaver7767]

Great vid nice lil tip at the end with pause and hop thanks guys

[@keepinitbassyusa]

Another good vid. Much Mahalo’s

[@catchinwithkyle]

Love when the bass will chase your lure clear out of the water! Wish you could have caught that heron eating that jumping shad!

[@danwactor329]

Nice videos fellas. Damn good fishing

[@victorsalinas7849]

We also have El Salto Lake and Comedero Lake, very good lakes. Greetings from Sinaloa, home of the big bass .

[@willsharphomes]

Salto and comadero are on my list. Thinking strongly of doing a combo salto and picachos trip this year or next. Do you think comerdero is better than picachos for numbers?

[@victorsalinas7849]

@@willsharphomes Right now Picachos its better for numbers, Comedero and El Salto por size. El Salto to Picachos is a short ride maybe 1:30 hrs

[@willsharphomes]

Victor, thanks for the reply! Sounds like Salto and picachos should be a great trip for us because we would like to get some size and some numbers. Are you a fisherman or a guide or how do you know about them? Feel free to email me [e-mail]

[@victorsalinas7849]

@@willsharphomes I just a fisherman, I am going to El Salto nov 14 & 15 and Picachos dec 11 & 12, I will tell how it went.

[@willsharphomes]

Victor, that sounds like it should be a great trip. I'll be excited to hear how it goes for you. Have fun!

[@codyphillips977]

Lol Matt rushing to swap his hardware. Probably the most excited he has ever appeared to be to get his bait in the water!

[@juanpgonzalez8089]

love watching your videos. wish I was there with you guys. 👍🎣

[@angelinadidonna4574]

Sick fish knowledge and strategy ty enjoyed the video ty

[@dominickzappola2429]

Absolutely awesome. Wish I was there.

[@samporterbass]

Keep reelin!! Love the channel!

[@GreaseMonkeyBassFishing]

Been following Lake Baccarac for a long time! One day I'll get there!

[@4risens]

That looks awesome!! I would love to come fish with you all. Keep the great videos coming!!

[@williamleefishing1742]

I love these videos, not saying i dont love informationals, its just noce to see some of your tremendous skills to work for us. We truly appreciate every video you guys do, youve made me a better angler for sure.

[@sunwukongmonkeyking5561]

LOVED AND LIKED THE VIDEO!! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE UPLOAD!!

[@FishingFreshies]

Next Level!

[@damondunaway950]

Wow....... Completely maylaid em!

[@rbrtivey]

Awesome guys

[@tbaz1990]

Great content as always.

[@andrewjones362]

That looked like you guys were having a blast. Wish I was there.

[@DownToFish]

That red eye is killer! Wish I was there!

[@southoutmcknight3263]

Awesome place! Would be cool to see one of y’all’s underwater frenzy videos.

[@nawinchester]

I see that Tim is using the new Dobyns Xtasy. Really like to hear a rod review on this new line of rods from Dobyns. I know you guys are big fans of the champion extreme HP, and would love to hear how the new rods differ from the HP line of rods. They look really really sharp, but they carry a huge price tag over the HP line, so I'd love to hear your comments on whether you think they're worth the extra money over the HP line of rods. Great video guys

[@kdot2427]

Get you someone that trusts you as much as Matt trusts Tim when does those wicked hook sets right next to his head.

[@sjfishing7331]

You guys should have way more subs on videos keep it up. Thanks for the knowledge that you put out it helps out a lot.

[@Mjones8383]

Great fishery, I need to buy a house on that lake for winter fishing. Like how it's summer fishing there when it's winter here

[@robhand7205]

It is Mexico. They are in North America and above the equator. It further south and as such warmer.

[@qwedsawsqwwwww]

Your awesome man

[@HawgWyldFishing]

I love how Matt was talking to that big ass fish like it was a pet dog, trying to get it to calm down and get in the boat. That is something I could see myself doing. And hilarious. 🤣🤣

[@bassinassassin9077]

Killin’ it guys! I haven’t been able to get a bite on anything at the pond where i caught my PB in the summer but I’ve caught quite a few nice spots lately at my local Spillway

[@raymaldonado3050]

The most productive bait for blowing up fish is the (jackall riser 007)in my opinion if you guys are not throwing them your losing out !!! The 009 is pretty good as well when they are super aggressive!!!! But I never leave the house without the 007 . Keep killing guys ! There’s no one putting out better knowledge about bass fishing on a consistent basis then tacticalbassin!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🎣

[@gabec2141]

orale horchata bass!!

[@bigfah2506]

Love it guys!! Wanna hear your take on the Xtasy 755.

[@scottt.1526]

I wish you guys would put a scale on them big girls. Sweet vid!

[@danielbeavers8701]

Dang!!!! It's a good thing Mike long got caught. Because since then people have been catching record bass by the numbers . Hundreds of 10 pounders. It's like people wanted to prove the real way is the right way or something happened lol!

[@jpneves8006]

There are a lot of factors that influence fish behavior: wind, water temp, cloud coverage, lunar phase. I'm guessing that full moon at 3:25 was what got them biting! 😂

[@norrycha9844]

Dang.. that dobyns rod looks great.. I already have every model in dobyns line up but this model.. might have to get one now.. lol

[@joegrande4848]

Man I would love to bass fish 🎣 there catching some tank fish 🐟 😃👍

[@tenplus1025]

Goin in the next couple months!

[@Mr.BigPerch]

It's time that Shimano brings the DC Sound out, as a Ringtone for Smartphones!

[@isaack4046]

Mr. Redfin i second this

[@joekidd6432]

Catchin Slaunch Donkeys all morning!! Get Some!!

[@zubertish]

When the baby bass are 5lbs.....dang! Jealous....as I watch the ice start forming locally for the winter season here in South Dakota.

[@christopherduda7281]

Christopher Cable-Cheval I’m her in PA with weather in the 20s - in November. I feel ya!

[@zubertish]

@@christopherduda7281 we just had a nice 3° morning yesterday...my gear is crying...

[@marclafontaine5615]

I watch all your videos in the US and now I feel a little less stupid fishing here in Mexico. I do exactly what you're doing, trying to understand how the fish here respond which often times is nothing like in your lakes in the US. I guess I understand a little why I love cranks and squarebills so much here. Also makes me feel a little better that I can never get a bit with a popper or any other topwater bait here. My assumption is that it's just too hot, but I don't really know, just a guess. Anyways, Love it, thanks, Gives me confidence :-)

[@shawnz4270]

I’m so jealous to see you guys fishing in shorts...it was 20 friggin degrees here today!

[@mgchevelle68]

I use the Tapatio flavor Pro-cure down there. Works great

[@elsol9436]

Im about to the the 13 fishing shad with a 4/0 owner beast! Lets see if I lock on a Toad Today as well. Awsome footage today!!!

[@capitolbassfishing]

wow...jealous

[@brianrobinson9979]

That first fish that Matt missed (not lost), the one that stripped his drag, would have given me a heart attack 😅

[@terrywilson1813]

I see people all over the place on KZbin catching huge bass in the fall but here in NC I've had a really hard time even getting bites and I've tried everything recommend for the fall crankbaits chatter baits flukes swimbaits worms live bluegill about everything. I caught em easily all summer but it's been cold here and it seems like these fish just disappeared. I've just about given up till next spring. Most of my fishing had been in ponds

[@pabloe.serratos5382]

Great fishing! Have you ever heard of Lake Chapala in Mexico? Take a look on it, not mondos, but numbers. If you wanna come down, get in contact!