How To Catch The Biggest Bass In Your Lake - Full Seminar

[@KevinOReilly12684]

Love the part about leaving your confidence baits at home. Ive tried that and by the time i get to the car i run back inside to grab them, like a junkie.

[@donkukawski8609]

I've referred back to you and Matt's videos so many times Tim when I'm struggling to land some fish. Most informative channel imo. Thank you!

[@TheBushwooky]

4:05 After all these years Tim finally slips up and reveals his greatest secret to catching giant bass... Live cats lmao.

[@davidangle3725]

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

[@tressbassing]

2020 is all about big baits! Hammering down in Oregon with the magdraft 8" and the swaver 168. Great video tim. Informative and inspiring.

[@street1013]

Ive got a 6 inch mag draft looks like a rainbow. Had much luck with yours yet?

[@mattnasty559]

Throw the 200

[@jaredlachance348]

I have the same 2 buddy, im ready to get out and give them a try😊

[@fishingwithc4587]

I love the mag draft! I have had the best success with those when it gets a bit warmer.

[@jimhalleran6239]

Amazing video Tim! EVERYTHING I’ve ever needed to know about catching that HOG!!!

[@rrrr635]

Thanks Tim. I'm an old-school guy. mostly finesse. branching out some w/ A-rigs, Staycee 90, dark sleeper, and smaller glides.

[@BorneoFishStation]

When Tim is in sandals and shorts, it means frog fishing is coming. Awesome vid!

[@Rattle_canned_restorations]

Otterlee Artward eh not til post spawn for him i bet

[@Pursuedwinter]

ewok Matt throws a frog 10 months out of the year but Tim is more favorited towards finesse so if anything Matt would be throwing a frog this time of year

[@DrFrankensteam]

6 min into this video and I 100% agree with what your saying. When I was learning how to bait cast, I left my spinning gear at home on purpose. To FORCE myself to learn how to use it. Needless to say, that tactic works. It was jokingly said if there was a backlash tournament, I’d be the king! But you know what I got out of it? Not only can I cast well now, but I can also un tangle well. Quite a few times I’ve been handed a horrid backlash on someone else’s pole that they gave up on only to get it out. My other advice? Throw whatever everyone else isn’t. Anything different, unusual, rarely used.

[@Fluffyguy958]

Its gonna be a 30 minute poop this morning

[@sanchez252]

That's just my typical poop time!

[@treyferguson9393]

Boss makes a dollar I make a dime that's why I poop on company time!!!! Just kidding old saying though

[@fish4kbcf]

Well I just sat down and saw this. You sir are a gentleman and a scholar. 💩

[@cerrtz5167]

JUST FOUND A COMMENT HONEY HOLE

[@truckskate9677]

Hahahaha yess

[@mitchelhortie8746]

I'm determined to get a big bass this spring on a big swimbait this year!!!!

[@LillyLegacyWWOD]

This is my favorite video y’all have done by far! Please, keep it coming!

[@thedude756]

Best video to watch while I sit in the bathroom after some coffee

[@Bewson1]

99% of the people watching are in the bathroom

[@okeoke3421]

@@Bewson1 I’m Taking a shit while watching this lmfao

[@logananglin6235]

IBS gang

[@standarddeviation7963]

I see you are going with the Bender Bending Rodriguez method of fishing. "If I'm not gonna catch a fish, I might as well not catch a big fish. "

[@seanshanahan8844]

Love this video, watched it several times over the years, fun, reminds me how to go at the big ones.

[@jeffmasaki3234]

Let’s go!! I look forward to these videos in the AM!

[@kenmccarthyfishing]

Awesome job Tim, the #1 word for this confidents🤙💪🙏🙏

[@emiltidstrand8006]

Same tactics goes into my pikefishing this year. Mostly you have taught me how to try and FOOL fish with the ultra realistic action. I'm a reaction strike fisherman to the bone. I fish 8 inch boot tails all the time but nothing like the Hud for example! Love your channel guys! Much love and respect from sweden! ❤

[@springermike9846]

The information you guys put out has either given me great direction or built on existing confidence. Your channel is go too for a lot of information. Thank you...

[@BorneoFishStation]

Tim, the Baitsanity Gen2 has a paddle tail insert on tackle warehouse. Check it out.

[@snookin5617]

Otterlee Artward yes i wondered how the action looked

[@jakefromstatefarm3256]

Do i need to invest in a fish finder. Cause I have no idea what is below me while fishing so my usual spots are banks rocks stuff fish spawn in. I fish. Huge soft plastic worms and lizards. Guess I will just have to leave them at home like u said. And the s waver 168 is more then 1oz . My blue max combo says 1oz max is that okay? @TacticalBassin

[@svang55]

@@jakefromstatefarm3256 most likely your rod will be overloaded. A lot of brands will over rate their max weight limit. My general rule is that a rod's sweet spot is roughly in the middle of their rating. If a rod says it is for 1-5 oz baits, usually it will throw a 3 oz perfectly and 5 oz will be a bit too much for it. I would not use a rod rated at 1 oz max to throw a 1 oz bait. My rod to throw 1-2 oz baits is rated at 1-5 oz. Hope that helps

[@GeorgiaBassmaster]

Just when I thought My 8" swimbait was big Tim whips out his 12"..... LOL

[@benjaminluebberst168]

Someone always has a bigger one

[@GeorgiaBassmaster]

@@benjaminluebberst168 lol

[@jimmylarge1148]

Mines actually 12 1/4.....and black. Do I win? Or am I disqualified?

[@jeremiahgiles3593]

I live here in Georgia where you do and I still get bit with 10 inch baits

[@GeorgiaBassmaster]

@@jeremiahgiles3593 You would be surprised how aggresive bass are... I have caught 2 pounders on 8" and 10" swimbaits.

[@kirkblackadar7299]

This will be our best year 'bassin yet, I can feel it! Thanks for the Intel Tim & Matt. Legends🤙

[@Jardarn160]

This video got me pumped for big bass. Keep it going guys. I’m getting confidence in 8 inch swimbaits. Time to go bigger for bigger baits and bigger fish.

[@07slowbalt]

If I through that 12" minnow it would be a 200ft cast into the woods. Or it would be like I tied Chris Farley on my line as it does a cannonball on every splash down.

[@AFishBicycle]

Solid Chris Farley reference! “Hello Washington!”

[@jemstone80phone49]

The first time I targeted Musky I was using a 10-12 inch Sucker minnow. Within 5 minutes I had a monster hit it and ran. Fighting it up to the boat I found about a 4lb Bass hit the Sucker minnow and a monster Musky hit the Bass. At that point I realized I needed to start using BIGGER baits. The record for Minnesota is 8lbs 15 ounces, and I catch a lot of them between 5-7 lbs. 72 more days until the season opens, another 2 weeks until Bass opens in Minnesota. Thanks for getting me revved up for the up coming season with the whats and the wheres because that DOES matter!

[@Fishing-gs9ku]

That savage gear was my ace in the hole!

[@michaelcharlesleone]

Why is it that everyone seems to use or recommend giant baitcaster reel for teener largemouth? If you look at saltwater, they all use spinning reels for bull redfish and other fish that fight a hell of a lot harder than any teener bass. So why don’t people use redfish style spin caster setups for big bass? Everyone says you need a super beefy baitcaster. I’m struggling to understand why. You guys are the experts. Please share your thoughts.

[@nicholasamaro8065]

Im from Southern Massachusetts, and we barley have 2 pound bass. I've been fishing for 10 years here and my PB is 2.34 Lbs. That swimbait is heavier that anything in my lake.

[@Joshystick85]

That's not true. I've caught 5-7 lbers all over Massachusetts and where I live in New Hampshire. Try new places.

[@Joshystick85]

I've even caught big fish in Rhode Island too

[@Mass_bigbaits]

I'm in Mass too. I live on a pond on the northshore and inpull 5s out all the time. A guy was on his boat last season and I was on my porch talking to him as he was fishing my dock and boom he pulled an 8 out.. I was jealous af!

[@Mass_bigbaits]

@@Joshystick85 I fish NH a ton. Out by Peterborough jaffrey Rindge area. So nice cuz most the time my brother and I are the only ones on the water

[@KevinOReilly12684]

In Connecticut. I caught a 7lb 5oz this past summer on a whopper plopper. Keep tryin youll get one!

[@peter_420]

Another great informative video. My first tournament is 4/19 and I need all the tips I can get. I thought I knew alot already but you teach me something every video. Thanks, keep it up. It's greatly appreciated.

[@bullishbeartrader6121]

Do you use or recommend any forecaster or moon phase indicators/water temp. To follow before fishing I you had to plan ahead?

[@123-b1w8w]

Your videos are so helpful to me

[@edpelkey7798]

Great video Tim! Thanks for the reminder on “mindset”. It is a key most anytime and will make any and everyone better angler(s) 🐟

[@mikegardiner3934]

Awesome 30 minutes Tim! Great insight and information. Like you said, confidence is huge and sticking with it. God bless!

[@richshackelford5793]

You hit it out of the park with this video Tim

[@1chefbr]

Great video as usual! Was wondering if y’all could do a video on fishing wood we have a lot of wood in Virginia and the panhandle of West Virginia haven’t seen y’all do one like that yet would appreciate it. Thanks for all y’all do!

[@CASHU2400]

Great video! I will have to watch this a few time. Thanks Tim.

[@mikemaahs638]

Now if the ice would just go away....

[@jdub630]

Facts.

[@shtty17]

Nooo get out there and fish still! I hear ya tho, I’m itchin for spring

[@mikemaahs638]

We are in the unsafe ice stage of early spring. Time to clean up the gear!

[@cc-ty3gg]

Do you use leader on those big baits or straight braid? I have stained waters, would straight braid be a better option?

[@jeremiahgiles3593]

I've been throwing the big swimbaits for a few years now and I've caught a few fish up to 8lbs. It definitely works but you'll be spending a lot of time casting because it's NOT a numbers game. You're not going to go out and crush em on a 10" glide bait or even 8" swimbait very often. They DO and WILL work but you're going to get skunked or only get one bite more often than not. You'll also be surprised how small a fish still will eat a big bait

[@michaelmontalto]

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.

[@bassmasterbrewski7392]

I’m going down to Lake Amistad this weekend. Water temp is 59-60 so it should be good. Gonna try these tactics out. Thanks

[@mcaetano2000]

Thanks for this video! This is my favorite topic! Just wished you talked more about jigs. I caught my PB (after trying for 18 years) a week ago on a 8" Savage Gear Glide Swimmer. A 6.24lb northern strain bass here in Portugal.

[@rafabonati7757]

Thanks again. Always good stuff from you two.

[@zekereed5990]

Awesome vid...thanks for teaching and taking the time.

[@NoSkunkNation]

Baught my first 6in swim bait, my buddies just look at me and laugh. I will show them wisconsin has decent size bass forsure. You guys help me build the confidence to buy a big swim bait. Cant wait for the ice to melt!!!

[@harrisonnelson1064]

Touger Chang I live in northern Wisconsin and have gotten into throwing these big baits. I’ve caught 4 and five pounds consistently on 6 and 8 inch swimbaits. Tough to get confidence in them though

[@FishingChanneltv]

big thumbs up, don´t know you guys like Savage Gear, I am consultant from Savage Gear for Portugal

[@normpayton4999]

Savage gear is awesome their line thru 6in baits work great in NH plus we have all kinds of trout so the bass and pike smash them

[@jacoblovell3966]

just watched the one y'all made 3 years ago, thanks for putting this out! great video!

[@johnmango6056]

can u guys do a video where u guys go out on the lake and use the savage gear soft baits? Not much information out there on the pulse tail shiner and trout. also their weedless baits seem very interesting yet also very little info on them. thanks guys!

[@cameron135]

I use a bass pro xps suspending minnow in the ghost shad color it’s a 5” jerkbait and I use it in ponds and catch 2-8s on it

[@Rattle_canned_restorations]

So the baits i think im sticking to until winter this year is my S-wavers, my line thru’s and I’m gonna pick up some paddle/wedge tails. My like thru might work for bed fishing we’ll see though.

[@6thSenseJunkie]

Ok I have a request. You guys are always emphasizing the need to swap out rings and hooks. BUT !! On some videos you say the equipment is good to go right out of the box. Can you do a video showing what baits need upgrades and what baits are good to go with stock equipment ?

[@lane4574]

If you hook the stock hook to a tree and the line your using doesn't break , but you straighten or break your hook. That's when you change it. all joking aside , grab the stock hook with needle nose and if you can tweek it easily , replace it with a beefier hook. I learned from fish actually straightening the hook or straight up breaking it.

[@damondunaway950]

Thanks Matt..... Clear Lake crusher!!!!!!!!!

[@bigpoppabass]

I luv the analysis but I want to see you guys fishing more.

[@bp_angling]

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!

[@terryjohnson666]

Major complaints here, guys. First, as you know, I am retired. Well, trying to keep up with your video posting pace is becoming a full time job because I watch and rewatch and ponder and rewatch. There is sooo much great info to absorb and inspiration to be gained. Second, as a fixed income guy I am finding your FREE videos to be sooo expensive. I watch, and then go to Tactical Bassin’ website and link over to Tackle Warehouse and there goes my next Social Security check. I have no will power to resist your recommendations because they are always so spot on spot. You gotta help an old man. 😂

[@Mass_bigbaits]

This will be my first year in the big swimbait game. Well I should say bigger bait game.. 3 oz and less. I'm in Mass and I'm trying to get that fish of a lifetime!

[@simplymidwestfishing6461]

When is the release of the Tactical Swim bait 🤔🤔🤔🤔 I'm sure it'd be killer

[@Blue_Collar_Hunter]

Should be awesome. Googan Squad is gonna be making it. 😂🤣

[@simplymidwestfishing6461]

@@Blue_Collar_Hunter hahaha no thanks

[@Blue_Collar_Hunter]

@@simplymidwestfishing6461 haha. I had to throw that out there. That would be terrible. Cheap chinesse garbage baits.

[@simplymidwestfishing6461]

@@Blue_Collar_Hunter hahaha your comment made my day I thought it was hilarious, deff would be garbage

[@Blue_Collar_Hunter]

@Zac Zoidis I agree. I'd like to fish against them in person. From California to Texas to pick the spot I dont care.

[@mafongojr164]

Great information Tim, thanks

[@gsloat2424]

One more question! Do you start big realistic baits like the trout 4d and work your way down to reaction big baits like S-Waver, then if that's not working try a bluegill crankbait or something similar then move down to finnessin with a worm? Or work your way up?

[@adamj7067]

I caught my p.b. Spot 9.2 on morning dawn robo.

[@howcroft22]

Love your vids! Always great

[@lupemartin8839]

Good Morning Tim, hey JFI, I was looking at the new product video for TW and I could not help but notice the resemblance of the new Azuma Claud Hopper to the R2S crank bait you and Matt created..🤔

[@davidjackson7985]

Great job Tim

[@jennifercooke2432]

Hi guys, great video as always. I live up in the NE and fish the NYC reservoir system. Just curious what’s the coldest water temperature that you’ve had success with the Hudd or it’s equivalent? Thanks George

[@stevegerber835]

Great information Tim.

[@jerrycox998]

Great video. Many thanks for all u have taught me

[@xEpiphanyy_4CE]

Can you guys do a video on a jackhammer vs original chatter bait vs thunder cricket? I’ve heard other guys talk about it but they don’t seem to sure. Or just explain to me the major differences beside the price and is it worth it?

[@patriotmadness6231]

Great video Tim

[@alfonso87ful]

My best bass caught in 1981 at 13.2 pounds was caught in deep water in july on a beetle spin..

[@notsure8327]

Sito Sainz Ive caught dozens of 3-7lbs on Beetle spins or the same rig with a grub or nano tube, with a preference toward the gold spinners

[@alfonso87ful]

Not Sure no doubt. The little ones sometimes nail the big guys

[@azrael3758]

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.

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

Awesome video guys!

[@edillingham.fishing]

Yes another seminar!!🤙🏻

[@josephacker5716]

If the bass are positively feeding, like perfect or near perfect conditions, I can see throwing those big search style baits. I am curious what would be the approach for spring bass if I can only get out post frontal such as the day after a storm blows through? What should I throw and where do the bass go during those spring hiccups during the period when they're suppose to be active prespawn but shut down?

[@ekinvang4436]

When their big baits are bigger than the fish I catch 🤦😭

[@fishbinky]

Same

[@truefishing3057]

that is so me

[@messiahtheo7229]

a tip : you can watch series on instaflixxer. Been using them for watching loads of movies lately.

[@mustafazion1737]

@Messiah Theo definitely, I have been watching on instaflixxer for months myself :)

[@rylandandrew4856]

@Messiah Theo Definitely, I have been watching on instaflixxer for since november myself =)

[@punkerboy909]

Thanks for the info! Do you guys ever come down south and hit up the lakes down here? Like Castaic, Silverwood, or Perris?

[@masfishing1]

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?

[@dustinlittrell89]

That was awesome. Does the kanata have a place on your deck to catch giants or is there a better time to fish that bait.

[@taylorharris8807]

What size line to throw the 12 inch osprey? I run 20 pound mono for my big swimbaits should I go higher?

[@warriors5779]

nice job tim thanks

[@christianrosler6434]

Did you ever fish the small Pig shad? It works super..👍

[@Joshystick85]

What if you're fishing from shore? I don't have a boat. I really wish you guys would do more videos about fishing from shore.

[@DannyThomson]

You can still use the same techniques as he says, I used an A-Rig and caught a 11# from the shore.

[@michaelyolch79]

You guys cost me a lot of freakin' money! HAHA! :D

[@wulfn7]

I would like to see you do a video like this for lakes that are muddy/heavily stained. The lakes i fish have a max visibility of about 6-10 inches and have a lot of shallow cover, so throwing a exposed hook swimbait is nearly impossible.

[@johnschroeder4412]

Same here Cory, I throw White Keitechs on a weed less owner swim bait hook. White and silver are the best colors I throw. Lots of crappie here so I match the hatch. Good luck, tight lines!

[@garym2293]

Great Video!!! Love big baits!! Cheers!! :))

[@tae2oonicee]

Could u start showing up exactly the movements and twitches that u do with these

[@tou291462]

You guys should do a video on weather

[@lightsoutlitch6278]

Awesome video as always! Also, how do you check your state regulations on A-rig fishing?

[@johnschroeder4412]

Lol - those are musky baits in Lake St. Clair 😀- great video - if I pulled a 9 or 10 lb large mouth out of Lake St. Clair I would be in the paper. I will hunt with larger baits though - hopefully catch big Northern and/or giant bass. Thanks guys!

[@mindobersaglia3374]

Very good advice !

[@MrMcHoodoo]

Hey Tim, Great video bro! Yes, this video is a bit longer than most but.....what a treasure trove of information this is! Thank you so much for your time and effort to put this video out! I feel like I can take these new swimbaits, and the other lures as well, out with more confidence and a better gameplan now. I can't wait to get out ther and give them a go! I live in the midwest and the snow is coming down as I type this but I know the time for me to fish prespawn is coming soon! I have been getting ready, and using the advice you give to get that done too! You guys are awesome! I do have a question if one of you guys, or anyone else reading this comment can help me it would be much appreciated. When we click through to Tackle Warehouse from the Tactical Bassin homepage does that give you guys the affiliate credit? I just recently placed my first order with Tackle Warehouse through that link because I want you guys to get that credit, so I am just checking if I did that right. (I wouldn't even know what Tackle Warehouse was if it weren't for you and Matt.) Tight lines!

[@nickmandeville1103]

Wil u do a video on moonn phases?

[@castandchill]

man last summer i had 2 pb both on a jig. i gotta try these swim baits

[@chrisno9896]

Hey tactical, do you guys clean or seal your cork fishing rod handles?

[@richardbossman9875]

Toothpaste. Seriously, it works.

[@shtty17]

Think they’ve said you can clean it with rubbing alcohol then use a general cork sealant. I just used mineral oil after cleaning my rods the other week.

[@onurozuvar6299]

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???

[@roxxerface]

banjo minner is the best and that usb rechargable rapala jerk bait

[@marcanzlovar72]

Can I get away with the small S Waver on my dobyns x 744 or 746 or 705 cb? I’m new to swim/ glide baits and want to try one but don’t want to buy dedicated rod yet. Great video , thanks again fellas

[@mattquinlan4629]

Marc Anzlovar yes you can. Gary himself told me it’s fine to use your 705, 736 (or whichever you use) for that smaller swaver and for the 6” Little creeper all amer trash fish. Don’t cast like a wild man and you’ll be fine. Cast it like an Alabama rig

[@redsballer1904]

I’d say it’s ok to throw the 168 on the 746 just don’t try to launch it let the bait carry itself. Don’t bother with the 120 it’s too small

[@thisfishing6552]

Will it be bottom fishing for mid depth fishing? Please reply

[@jacobzachary5631]

@tacticalbassin With the 4D trout when using the top hook what do you do with the dorsal fin? It in the way terribly

[@juiceman33]

Hey Tim, I was looking for swimbaits in brown trout colors and stumbled on the savage gear 4D.... I ordered an 8” and a 6”.... what size treble hooks should I be using on them?

[@juiceman33]

just for reference, they are the savage gear 4d pro series, not the pulse tail....

[@kngxyn]

Go fish lake mendocino and break it down would be awesome