Summer SWIMBAIT And JIG Fishing! We're Getting Bit EVERY Cast! 🔥🔥

The bite is on fire!! Bass are schooled up on Summer spots and they're chewing! Come along for an awesome afternoon as Matt smashes fish with swimbaits, jigs, and underspins!
When we talk about getting out when its hot, this is the kind of bite we're looking for! Summer bass can be very aggressive when they're in schools. The key is knowing where to look for these groups of fish, and what baits to throw at them. These particular fish were targeting Threadfin Shad and the bite was on!
Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear Matt used throughout the day. We've included the exact sizes and colors for each lure, as well as the key rods that helped get these fish in the boat.
THE CRANKBAIT...
•Damiki BTC 50 Squarebill: bit.ly/3OVb3Lc
Color: Mossy Shad
THE SWIMBAIT...
•Bacca 5" Burrito: bit.ly/3p5SkiW
Color: Tactical Shad
THE UNDERSPIN...
Head- Dirty Jigs Tactical Mini: bit.ly/3JOd8UY
Size: 1/4 oz
Bait- Xzone 3.5" Swammer: bit.ly/2PogV0q
Color: Electric Shad
THE JIG...
Jig- Dirty Jigs 3/8 oz Compact Pitchin' Jig: bit.ly/2hAIyCV
Color: Alabama Craw
Trailer- Netbait Paca Chunk: bit.ly/2d8mIXx
Color: Green Pumpkin
THE TOPWATER...
•13 Fishing Power Slide: bit.ly/3PaQYO0
Color: Flitter Shad
BURRITO SWIMBAIT COMBO...
Rod- Shimano Expride 7'7" Heavy: bit.ly/2nTq9FL
Reel- Shimano Bantam MGL (HG): bit.ly/2H44yjG
Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro (65 lb): bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- Sunline Saltimate Shock (20 lb): bit.ly/3oT1oq2
THE CRANKBAIT COMBO...
Rod- Shimano Expride B 6'10" Medium Glass: bit.ly/2nTq9FL
Reel- 13 Fishing Concept C2: bit.ly/2NlzZhg
Line- Sunline Crank FC 10 lb: bit.ly/3fohguC
THE UNDERSPIN COMBO...
Rod- G Loomis NRX+ 852S JWR: bit.ly/2dX9zjv
Reel- Shimano Stella FK 2500: bit.ly/38LaK2u
Line- Sunline SX1 10 lb Braid: bit.ly/2tn8EzQ
Leader- Sunline Super FC 7 lb: bit.ly/2p7fxju
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!
#Summerfishing #bassfishing #swimbait

[@chrisbaldwin7734]

After watching countless TB videos, I've learned to judge the size of the fish by the laugh that Matt gives after the hookset. Great work Matt as always a ton of fun!

[@gollomontelongo1744]

Fact!!

[@andybales7318]

Im convinced, the worse the weather the better the fishing...1 of my best days crankin', it was snowing all day

[@DHW448]

I wanted to say thanks to Tim for me using my spinning rods again. I was so tired of line twist that I put all my spinning gear on the porch. I could not tie an FC knot consistently so I used straight flouro. I thought I will go to TB and see which knot they use a couple of weeks ago. Tim explained how & why he uses a double uni knot. Bingo. All of my spinning gear is braid with a leader now and I love my spinning rods again. TB has helped me in so many ways. Thanks guys.

[@rafabonati7757]

“We’ve got some thunderstorms coming in. I like the conditions.” Awesome!

[@J-Rod73]

Love it 😂

[@tacticalbassin]

Ha! When they're chewing, we're fishing!

[@J-Rod73]

@@tacticalbassin Yessir!! 🤙

[@samajier2566]

I like fishing

[@Spiritbro77]

Right before storms the bass often turn on. My PB was when it was lightly raining on an Arbogast Jitterbug. She hit that Jitterbug like a freight train. I caught five bass in 20 minutes and then the rain stopped and they turned back off.

[@Tbowie13]

I wish, when your offshore like this, with the burrito or whatever, you'd say in XX ft of water and slow rolling on the bottom or whatever your doing. You don't have to get into a full on lesson but just in general quickly, so we could try to replicate it. I'm in Arkansas with super sharp shorelines , where in alot of cases, you go 20 ft off shore and your in 30+ ft of water, and it keeps going like that to 200+ ft in many places. My boat isn't a super fast boat, so I stay on the lower end of the lake, relatively close to the dam, the majority of time with deep, clear water. Winter, I wreck em, summer, not so much. I still stick good jig fish on deep brush and bluff walls, and have times when cranking fires em up, but it's not consistent the way you guys stick fish.

[@todddickinson3262]

Same!

[@SuzukiQuadLife]

3:48 that set was crazy your face said it all then he double back an hit an that second set 🔥🔥🔥

[@NickD734]

Hey guys! Thank you for all the information you provide us with, it’s truly a blessing! I recently picked up a 6” Megabass Mag Draft and went to my local pound and caught a new PB! I caught a 23.5” - 8.00 lb largemouth (the video is on my channel). I attribute a lot of my knowledge and success in fishing to your videos! Thanks again and tight lines!

[@tacticalbassin]

That's so awesome! Way to go!!! 🙌

[@NickD734]

@@tacticalbassin Thank you! I’m going to try for a double digit during the fall feed! 😇

[@michaelsteuernagle3479]

Damn 8lb good shit just caught my pb 6.17

[@NickD734]

@@michaelsteuernagle3479 Congrats man! A 6 pounder is a super solid fish!

[@MrEyethautunew]

It's 112 degrees here and this video inspired me to go out and find them. Caught 7 over 5 lbs back to back on a big swim jig. Awesome vid. Thanks

[@kevinloper6551]

H> Matt, I have been watching you and Tim from the beginning and your videos never get old. You two are becoming legends in Bass Fishing and hope you two keep making great videos. Thanks! 😎

[@tacticalbassin]

Thank you so much!

[@richardkeller6940]

Facts

[@michaelsteuernagle3479]

Lol I love how he just throws em back so casual shit has me dying

[@sbaner5]

I never catch fish on the flats probably because I have no confidence doing it and don’t give them a lot of attention. Maybe do a when and how on flats video.

[@charlesshoumake5150]

That tactical shad burrito is one of my favorites! Great colorway on a great swimbait! Awesome collaboration between y'all and Mike Bucca!

[@tacticalbassin]

Thanks! We're so happy with the color as well. It's a fish catcher!

[@ForesFishing]

Nice to see someone catching fish without staring at a screen!

[@dragngt]

Over the last few years, I’ve been buying a lot of these baits. I think a video guiding us on how to know what day to throw the 5” burrito vs the 6” burrito along with other baits and techniques would be extremely helpful. Sometimes boxes full of baits can feel like too many choices and you are just trying to narrow it down. Love the content as always.

[@tacticalbassin]

That is such a great question and for me it comes down to what I believe the bass are eating. If I'm seeing threadfin shad in the areas I'm fishing or bass are spitting them up, I throw the 5". If I'm seeing Gizzard Shad or other large baitfish (getting chased, casually feeding on the surface, swimming past me in the shallows, etc) I throw the 6". Going even broader, I get more bites on the 5" but tend to get the biggest bite of the day on the 6". I hope this helps!

[@fratguysfishing5763]

Literally just answered my question lol I should read the comments before making one😂

[@willperryman4559]

I love fishing as those summer storms/rains roll in, and I have always thought that the barometric pressure has something to do with it.. What do you think Matt 🤷🏻‍♂️ I can tell you some of the most epic days I’ve had fishing was just before a rain or storm, and I’m talking over 50 years it rarely fails, and then there’s times right after the rain, and even during 😉🍀🎣🍀 what a great place to live👊😎💯🍀🎣🍀

[@mikem8502]

Coffee drinkers unite, a new Tactical bassin has dropped

[@dansmallwood2409]

Dawnshift at work drinking coffee and watching some TB here!

[@cgriff840]

What a day

[@toddpossum]

Thanks!

[@midwestfischerman]

🥇🏆

[@toddpossum]

@@midwestfischerman Aloha Midwest. Late to the party … yeah?

[@midwestfischerman]

@toddpossum Yes sir! I enjoyed a chance to sleep in. I'll race you on Friday though!!!🏁🏁👍🏻

[@toddpossum]

@@midwestfischerman Roja! You been slackin’

[@Banogonoski]

Just gotta fight the heat lol

[@charlieyeager3645]

Morning everybody. Welcome back to cacklin' bassin'

[@andrewvolcom11]

I fished the wild west bass tour for a few events. It started with Gary Dobyns, znd sold a few years later. Gone down hill since, and I've since moved to Florida. But for a while it was a legit bass circuit with some real hammers, but now it's a laughing joke.. which sucks for California and west coast cause not many circuits are available with actual coverage and recognition

[@chrischow7091]

Looked like a fun day! Tx here, so I get fishing in the heat 😎🔥

[@greghiday]

Great video Matt. That burrito is awesome.

[@dongarnett294]

What knot are you using on for rhe swimsuits and do you have a tutorial for it

[@kellymassey285]

My last tourney, the water temp was 94, craziness...just fishing in a hot tub basically.

[@zep2361]

very good vidja

[@billbfjvgjj8867]

Putting tires on you're wife's car 845.00 dollars Buying her a milkshake while waiting for tires. 6 dollars. Gas to fill up her car because she never does 47.00 dollars. Coming home and finding your tackle warehouse purchase has arrived. 367.00 dollars. Your wife's face when you show her you spent 74.99 on a tactical wake 210 . Priceless.

[@Chris-ug7wp]

Wicket Matt ! Love your videos I’m aways waiting for the next one

[@samajier2566]

Very good

[@reneaut86]

It would be great if you would show your graph every now and then to show us the structure to look for. I know you said a main lake point but long-gradual or fast drop? ThT kind of thing would be helpful

[@caseysaunders2137]

I live in Texas. Lately seeing Low 82 / High 105F....and that's in the shade. Usually zero clouds so add another 10 deg for the feels like temp. I'm wearing a long sleeve sun shirt w/ hoodie, but it's brutal out there. Even so fighting through it best I can and targeting off shore fish seriously for the first time in my life. All the advice and info is greatly appreciated. I still haven't found that mega school of 20-30 quality fish yet but I'll keep trying.

[@suddenlyfishing]

wow very very nice video💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💞💞💞💞

[@nicksanchez3270]

Im throwing the Nacho in Tactical Shad here in AZ. Have not got one on it yet. It has been 117-118 here in the valley

[@kenmccarthyfishing]

👏👏👏 thank you Matt,that was fun ❤

[@J-Rod73]

"So much fun" love it!! 🤙

[@kentbrown5369]

Matt you mentioned you had a blade bait tied on in the beginning of the video. Under what circumstances would you have picked it up and used it? Thank you for all your knowledge and hard work to help us all out

[@larrynett7746]

I would like you to come fish Norfork Lake in Arkansas and make a video

[@idontstunt2613]

Would love to see you try the 8 inch burrito maybe some striper

[@jasoncramer83]

Definitely some fun times, love how you kept fishing and just avoided the storms. Quick questions would the expride 7'6" Heavy Fast work for throwing the burrito and Carolina rig? Or is the 7'7" the better option?

[@ZRLONYT]

You should do a video with my uncle or dad Josh is my dad and my uncle is Marco that would be crazy

[@michaelsteuernagle3479]

Hey man good video but I have a question. Doesn't it all fall on finding the fish then the frenzy begins? That's always been my luck then of course what they want they most at the time

[@Bransoud4]

Hey Matt ! Love your videos, been plugging away on my local lake here in northern ca, with big swimbaits in the deep channels and road beds. Do u think summer time in deep water is a good time to fish ultra slow with a 68 hud creeping bottom? The water is crystal clear and deep! Just trying to get some pointers and find out your thoughts ?! The lake is typically stocked with rainbow trout.

[@rickyd865VOL]

Finally said screw it and got the 5” tatical shad Burrito. Grabbed a Dimiki 50 to get free shipping. Stay spending all my extra money at TW. Love’n every minute it. Fat Fins My friends ✌🏻😎✌🏻

[@alejandrozamora4752]

New follower nice video! 👍 when will be the best fishing time of the year at clear lake, we want to plan a trip but don’t wanna get skunked 😊

[@rafabonati7757]

From all the rain in NY and Vermont, Lake Champlain level has gone up about 3-4 feet. So I was fishing the other day and another guy came over nearby. He didn’t catch anything. I mentioned that because the level was high, I figured that bass would be close to shore near flooded cover and structure. He shrugged and left. Five minutes later, I caught a 3.24 pound largemouth on a June Bug wacky worm.

[@tacticalbassin]

Nice!!! Way to adapt and overcome 👊🏻 That's such a good feeling!

[@swordfish2089]

I was wondering why you called the bait burrito? Did you give it that name or does it come in the package called burrito? I want to try that bait at my uncles lake where he lives in Kentucky!

[@TWC6724]

How deep were you fishing the burrito?

[@tacticalbassin]

It varied from 5-20' of water.

[@BrianAlspaugh]

Did you see the fish before throwing the burrito on the deep main lake point?

[@tacticalbassin]

No, just fan casting.

[@lpbass8369]

Matt do you still run a hydrowave.I do and love it but since ffs no one talks about it.I use it from post spawn until ice in the north east

[@richardkeller6940]

We know you were sitting around the table this morning and your wife told you what to do and where to catch ‘em ! Lol

[@dawsonredfield9679]

Hey Matt, I’m having my line burn when speed cranking, have you ever heard of this, and is there anything that can be done differently

[@jimb7304]

Matt why the 852 spinning vs 852 casting? I use the 852C with an Aldebaran

[@TJFoster11]

What leader knot do you use? I have been using the double uni and sometimes it holds good and sometimes I break off at the knot

[@takG6]

I don’t know if they still use it, but I’ve seen one of their knot videos and they suggest the Blood knot. Try searching for their vid on knots. I used the one Tim did with the big red and blue cords to learn how to tie it.

[@tracybrown2062]

I use the double uni knot here on Chickamauga Lake, here in Chattanooga. I check the knot occasionally to look for fraying of the braid, or roughness close to the knot. At this point, I usually don't chance it, and re-tie. I'm usually using 20 lb braid to a 16 lb fluorocarbon leader, which is about 12 ft long.

[@JBsBBQ]

i wish they bit like that from the bank during the summer time

[@fratguysfishing5763]

Just got my first burrito yesterday and trying to catch my first fish on it. Any suggestions on weather to throw the 5in or 6in. Or even when to throw the nacho. Thanks for the help!!!

[@johnhill2298]

Fantastic day on the water! How long of a leader do you tie?😃

[@tacticalbassin]

Typical 8-10 feet

[@johnhill2298]

@@tacticalbassin thanks a million for the quick response! 🤙

[@Spiritbro77]

What was the rod you used for the jig at the end? Usually, you use the Brailist but that rod had a split handle so it couldn't be the Brailist.

[@robertcrowe6800]

What kind of knot are you using?

[@bigfah2506]

Lol first!

[@toddpossum]

Haha. Yeah….

[@clips0292]

Can’t wait to get my xpride back. Broke a rod guide smh

[@pauldyeager8343]

If I go fishing in the middle of the day it's extremely hot do I Target grass and rocks and do you recommend swimbaits through that area

[@christopherlawrence3927]

Good morning tactical family. I asked a question a week or so ago. About what would be. A good rod for the mag draft freestyle. Using a 6. Or 8/0 beast hook I'm looking at the Fitzgerald 7 6 heavy. All-purpose or the Lews 7 6 heavy super duty, but. Open to any suggestions thank you

[@tacticalbassin]

For the 6/0 you're spot on with an Extra Heavy. The 8/0 is a big hook. If you've got a really powerful Hookset you can definitely do it though 👍🏼

[@christopherlawrence3927]

Thank you

[@christopherlawrence3927]

The northeast is waiting for you

[@spiffy72985]

What body of water is that??

[@jeremyclark8940]

How long of a leader?

[@richardbossman9875]

When can we get some more story type videos? If I am correct there are two baits in the shadow box that we never got stories behind.

[@tacticalbassin]

You're right 🙂 I haven't even seen that shadow box since the move... we still have a few unpacked boxes 🤦‍♂️

[@robertdtimmerman]

I picked the 5 inch burrito in the Tactical Shad color, but I’m not sure if I’m fishing it right. I am a bank fisherman using a 7’7” Heavy rod on 65lb braid line you stated before. I’m not having much luck with it, so I wanted to ask you how should I be working this bait? Fast, slow, bottom dragging, mid column?? Appreciate any and all advice.

[@tsoutdoors1227]

I see that most of the fishing you and Tim do is braid to leader, do y’all not break off leader knots. If not, what knot do y’all tie

[@canam2436]

@tacticalbassin honestly I’ve never heard of this lure. Does this sink on its own as soon as it hits the water?

[@Saber_Outdoors]

How long is your raw footage? It looks like it's not more than a couple hours. Also what is your turn around for a video? Days weeks month

[@dwheeler016]

You need more rods

[@xavierparker6649]

Are you rolling the bait on the bottom. And what does a typically bite on a swim bait/swim jig feel like?

[@xavierparker6649]

Typical*

[@davidfelton3084]

From previous videos and watching Matt's retrieve, I think he slow rolls it along the bottom with those erratic reel handle twitches. My swim bait and swim jig bites are almost always hard strikes that are unmistakable for anything else.

[@xDx0xUxGx]

Couldn't imagine getting a bite every cast. I'm still struggling to get a bite every time out...

[@tacticalbassin]

Once in a while you just stumble on them, especially this time of year. They congregate together and when you find them it can be every cast 👍🏼

[@xDx0xUxGx]

Honestly, I think my main problem with fishing in general is I don't have the ability to fish often enough to figure out any of my local lakes. I'm pretty much stuck with almost every Sunday.

[@Spiritbro77]

You'll get there man. I have had days where I got bit literally every cast. When I was starting out my friend and I were just learning how to fish a texas rigged plastic worm. For a couple of hours it was literally every cast and that taught us a LOT about plastic worm fishing. We have also had many days we can't even get a nibble. Those days suck. But you just have to keep going out, trying new things, and remember it is supposed to be fun. Even if you aren't getting bit that day. I hope you slay them your next time out! Good luck!

[@raedeon]

People take the summer off? Damn, bass is only open 4th sat in June until 30 November for us!

[@tacticalbassin]

They really do. Summers in the South are BRUTAL. Highs in the 90s -100+ with near 100 percent humidity can be unbearable.

[@JustinLee15]

Lol. You Northerners just don’t get it…

[@brettg4386]

What knot do you use between braid and leader with the heavier line?

[@MultiXMeGa]

Blood knot 9 turns

[@tacticalbassin]

This is exactly right 👍🏼 A 9 loop blood knot.

[@holdengamble]

I don’t get bit on the burrito ever. that Chad shad has been doing damage though

[@tacticalbassin]

Very different baits for very different situations. If your fish start congregating on deeper structure (say 8' out to 20-30') that burrito will outperform the glide.

[@tonyb-50]

We’re not all professionals bro

[@jcbk45]

The eyes on my 5" burrito fell off the first cast. 😒

[@JustinLee15]

Who needs eyes on their bait? Fish don’t look for eyes before they bite.

[@jcbk45]

@@JustinLee15 for almost $40 you would expect it not to fall apart on the first cast.

[@MuddyMerc]

without tech your gonna have a hard time accomplishing what these guys do on a weekly basis

[@rayvanacore4889]

Wrong seeing them don't mean you are going to catch them.

[@mikebledsoe2315]

*Matt what knot were you using when you retied your swim bait?*

[@tacticalbassin]

Without rewatching, I either tied a Palomar or a San Diego jam. Typically with big baits I tie a San Diego jam.

[@juiceman33]

The last week or so I’ve been destroying them with a psycho trout in 3 feet of water…

[@dirtyfisherman9188]

Throw a spoon when it's hot...

[@yummygogolak]

Then a fork, a knife, and a kitchen sink.

[@dirtyfisherman9188]

@@yummygogolak 😂😂😂