How To Break Down Any Lake And Start Catching Fish!

Come along with Matt and Tim as they break down a new lake! These guys have dropped into a new fishery with zero information and immediately start putting the pieces together to catch quality fish with ease. It really is easy if you know what to look for!
While this lake didn't seem to have giant fish in it, the guys immediately figured out how to catch top quality fish for that lake. Along the way they share how they choose spots, how mapping can help, and the mindset behind their bait selection. This information will help you build a pattern on any lake, anywhere!
Below you'll find links to the exact baits and equipment the guys fished throughout the evening. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.
TOPWATER...
•Megabass Giant Dog X: bit.ly/2yU84eE
Color: Megabass Sexy Shad, Wagin Hasu 2
•Shimano World Pop: bit.ly/3sSjJpI
Color: N Smelt
•Reaction Innovations Vixen: bit.ly/2rp11nr
Color: Bone
•Shower Blows SB 105: bit.ly/2zIkqUH
Color: Skeleton Chartreuse
•Whopper Plopper 90: bit.ly/2bsPbQV
Color: Loon
FLUKE...
Bait- Zoom Super Fluke: bit.ly/2aqys0H
Color: Smokin Shad
Hook- VMC Redline Wide Gap: bit.ly/3m3dn6G
Size: 4/0
SPY BAIT...
•Spro Spin John 80: bit.ly/3ycTg9o
Color: Herring Pink
SWIMBAIT...
•Megabass 6" Magdraft: bit.ly/2mc8bfK
Color: Ghost Shad Solid
MATT'S TOPWATER COMBO...
Rod- G Loomis GLX 843C MBR: bit.ly/2gqziwT
Reel- Shimano Curado 70 MGL (HG): bit.ly/2apmDJt
Line- Sufix 131 Braid (30 lb): bit.ly/314VoyF
Leader- Maxima Ultragreen (15 lb): bit.ly/2ae97J9
TIM'S TOPWATER COMBO...
Rod- 13 Fishing Envy Black III 7'1" Medium: bit.ly/3KtYZhv
Reel- Shimano Curado 70 MGL (HG): bit.ly/2apmDJt
Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro (30 lb): bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- Sufix Advance Mono (12 lb): bit.ly/3GJEUix
MATT'S SPY BAIT COMBO...
Rod- Cashion Icon 6'10" Medium Light: bit.ly/3mLIIes
Reel- Shimano Curado BFS: bit.ly/2QGRVF2
Line- Sunline Super FC 7 lb: bit.ly/2p7fxju
MATT'S SWIMBAIT COMBO...
Rod- Megabass Orochi XX Braillist: bit.ly/2OSVNwH
Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL (HG): bit.ly/2ezIBfB
Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 50 lb: bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- Sunline Saltimate 20 lb: bit.ly/3oT1oq2
TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)
We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here...
TacticalBassin Lure Designs: bit.ly/38YpPIz
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*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
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/3U9y4cl
Favorite Net: bit.ly/3kdZ3kA
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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!
#October #fishing #bassfishing

[@midwestfischerman]

The sound of the water lapping on that aluminum hull, that unique sound was a part of the soundtrack of my youth. Not to mention, that lake looks like quintessential Michigan.

[@kerrywedge6977]

It's great to see you both fishing together again

[@phenglee6084]

Two of the best guys on KZbin fishing on the same boat. Let's go!!!

[@brandonsmith606]

I love it when you guy's get to just slow down and fish together

[@tacticalbassin]

Thanks Brandon!

[@katiedolfman6496]

Love the camera view in the beginning on Tim and the way he was working the bait! Good tips right there.

[@jamesscroggins646]

Great video guys, it doesn’t matter what size the fish are, it’s all about getting out and having fun. Love these videos, when y’all can get out on the boat, I myself learn more 🤪

[@tacticalbassin]

Awesome! Thanks for coming along!

[@scottcameron3559]

I'm so glad I'm not the only one who talks to fish,well done boys

[@jodynoll5366]

good to see you two on the water together

[@JamesJohnson-kr8ge]

The straight out drop and go successful and I learned again 👍👌

[@billlumberg5746]

Nice to see the both of you out again been a while.

[@richbarto6409]

The most inspiring part of this videone is the camera shot. Number 2 is the different message using top waters, different lordifferent laws, and the action of the rods and the skill to use. Top waterhythm Rhythm

[@Killoer]

4:26 WHAT A MONSTER. but for real, always a fun challenge to break down a new lake

[@jimwarden9617]

Love the fishing vids.

[@hunterbohman7555]

Wish I could post a picture of a Colorado bass I caught last night, in my head was Matt saying, "jack em'!!" Learned so much from you guys over the years. Love your videos!!!

[@coastalbassin2825]

Great video guys! Love watching yall break down water. Would you consider entering local weekday derbs together and filming going out after a bag?

[@codem0de]

Some of my favorite videos are just you guys fishing

[@richardblake4777]

It's great to see you both together fishing. Very enjoyable video, thank you.

[@tacticalbassin]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@noahledbetter3969]

Living the life!!

[@bigfah2506]

Good stuff guys

[@Fresh_N_Salt_Fishing]

Great way to start the day before work 🤙

[@romaloboda2280]

Thanks. Just too awesome. Pure fishing.

[@tacticalbassin]

Thanks for joining us!

[@romaloboda2280]

@@tacticalbassin Appreciate your work.

[@magicworldbyjorg]

[@aaroncombs7244]

Did the weekend come early?! Thanks for another great video, Matt and Tim!

[@tacticalbassin]

Thanks for coming along!

[@Lvnindistube]

Thanks guys. Ya’ll are the best to do it and so informative. 10:30 You mentioned fishing around grass subsurface but not the grass sticking out of the water. Should grass sticking out be fished differently? Thanks.

[@tacticalbassin]

When the grass is topped out on the surface, it just limits the type of baits you can throw 👍

[@jeffreyblair1820]

I’m interested in the details of your tin boat Matt. Could you do a video on that boat?

[@johnowens7435]

Looks like the bass on my pond 😉

[@Steve-ev6vx]

The difference in lakes is fascinating. I recently found a quarry that is loaded with big bass. I have never seen so many 5+ pounders and some that where twice as big. But I haven't been able to even get a dink to bite on this place, not even when they are feeding. I can walk 100 yards to another lake and catch fish no problem one after another, but none are over 3 pounds.

[@bigdaddy3748]

Try live bait😂

[@Steve-ev6vx]

@@bigdaddy3748 I am. I have to go pick up some 4 lb mono when the shiners show up next week at the bait shop. I might net some shad out of the lake too, but the lake has a lot of vegetation.

[@Fishing-wj7qj]

Fixing to change a few reels over to braid to leader. What knot do you guys use for braid to leader? As always awesome video and great information!!

[@zipzapzoom111]

The double Alberto has not failed me one single time in years

[@jaywilley5708]

It would be awesome if u guys came to North Carolina and fished at my home lake an broke it down .

[@SouthernStyleLawnCare]

Good stuff! What are the boat specs?

[@bruuuce78]

Working that spybait pretty fast, was that to keep it above the weeds or just to cover water? Both?

[@daviddenton6620]

I enjoyed watching you guys catch fish. Especially because it was 27 degrees this morning when I left for work. BUT it seems you got sidetracked and never went into any depth about how to break down a new or unknown lake/body of water - except for mentioning “pockets”. But honestly you did what we usually do, we look for structure, weeds or grass, and drop offs. Anyway tight lines!

[@takG6]

Would you guys consider that body of water to be on a fall pattern already? How far north are you guys? Started noticing the nights dropping a few degrees here in GA and wondering if that’s enough to warrant a change in fishing patterns.

[@Nobodyimportant696]

I'd be scared if you guys pulled up to my lake😂

[@300hiker]

Would like to have heard the conversation as you decided what to do later in the video.

[@BayAreaFisherman]

One of my lakes has been high 80 degrees this past week, for the next few days will it drop into the 70's. Transition starting?

[@willmed3209]

Can you guys do a seminar on everything finesse? Dropshot, Ned, Neko, Wacky, Tube, Finesse sb

[@NorthWoodsWes]

What depths were fishing mainly?!

[@jackinjawswithgabe]

where did you get that jon boat?

[@nextgenclassiccarsofIL]

not me seeing this after I get skunked on my first two outings on the bass boat I bought myself. will still probably be skunked from here on out :(

[@DRWBassFishing]

What mapping chip do you use on your unit? I'm really not sure which one to get. Thank you

[@tacticalbassin]

We both use the Lakemaster chips.

[@joeysantonastaso2432]

Hey guys this is a little off topic, but do you know what wood is. Ding used on your boat decking. I’m getting ready to do my boat and would like to use that wood Thanks

[@tacticalbassin]

That's actually not wood at all, its Reflex decking. I love it! It's definitely worth doing.

[@ryanmitchell5668]

Thanks for all that you guys do, Matt and Tim. Great to see as somebody who often tries to fish random water on the map from the bank. Any chance you guys can do a video on how you get your wives to let you go fishing all the time? That seems to be my most consistent challenge.

[@tacticalbassin]

You know, that balance really is important. Both our wives love to fish but it's a family-wide commitment for us to fish as much as we do.

[@ryanmitchell5668]

The sarcasm in my comment must have been hard to pick up in plain text. 😊 You guys are the best!

[@josephvillalobos09]

1st to comment. Great video guys

[@tacticalbassin]

Thank you!!

[@richbarto6409]

Yes, that's it watching you guys work. The bait with the camera on you shows real speed. An action of the rod I'd like to see moreof that

[@calebcagle4158]

When did you get that boat?

[@tacticalbassin]

About 3 years ago. We've done several walk through videos as we built it up.

[@antoniolewis85]

Anyone know the type and model of the boat hes on? Im Looking to get my first boat and this looks about right for what i want👌

[@richardkeller6940]

It’s a War Eagle 1754 with a Yamaha 70hp four stroke. Matt did a video on his boat you can look up. Hope this helps

[@antoniolewis85]

@@richardkeller6940 helped a whole lot thanks man👍

[@beaudeclue4719]

No live scope this trip?

[@tacticalbassin]

Just some good old fashioned fishing 👍🏼

[@beaudeclue4719]

@@tacticalbassin that's what's up.

[@rags7299]

What lake is this?

[@bassmedic]

Im curious as to what lake this is.

[@TheSweatbndTTV]

Would love to know how to do this but WITH OUT a fish finder. Obviously a fish finder plays a big roll in this video.

[@tacticalbassin]

A map played a large roll, the finder did nothing. We could see the grass lines with our eyes. If you don't have a basic unit with mapping, this could have been done with a cell phone and Google earth 👍🏼

[@TheSweatbndTTV]

@@tacticalbassin thanks for the tip !

[@stoneysdead689]

Man- fishing from a real bass boat is a whole different world- could you imagine trying to break down a lake like this using a kayak powered by nothing but you and a paddle? It would e impossible. We have to choose a small section of the lake and break it down- one section at a time. And if you happen to choose the wrong section for that day- tough luck bud. This is why I love little rivers and creeks- the current moves you through the fishery and you have a chance to fish it all as you go. If you find a good section- stop and make the best of it. The only issue I have with this is the logistics of getting dropped off and having a vehicle waiting where I'll get out- it's not always easy to get everything setup and find someone who will come pick you up wherever you leave your truck and take you up stream to drop you off. In fact, that's the one thing that keeps me from fishing daily- finding someone who will do this for me. But on the days when I can't find anyone- I usually go hit a local 20 acre lake where I can easily paddle back to my truck. Try patterning a 20 acre lake- you have to get really general and not be very specific with your pattern, because the chances that there is another bank or stump or whatever just like this one- very low. That said- who cares about a pattern- you can fish the whole thing- you don't need a pattern. They're somewhere in the lake- that's all you need to know.