Swimbait Fishing Is Easy!! Magdraft SlugFest!

[@pacman_17]

Really enjoying these longer on the water videos. Hearing your thought process is very informative

[@aaroncombs7244]

I picked up the 6” Magdraft based on your consistent recommendations and I can’t make this up… took it out same day and landed a nice largey within 5 minutes of casting!! Thank you TB for the great content and info!!!

[@anthonymunster3696]

Wow Matt! Mark that lake down! lol What a fun a day! Thanks for all the work for the community!

[@tacticalbassin]

Thanks Anthony! Too much fun!

[@mattyg5566]

Swimbait legend! Thanks for all you do, Matt. Really inspiring. Literally better than anything on TV hahah. What a day!!!! Keep doing what you guys do!!!

[@tacticalbassin]

Thanks so much!!

[@wilmerpruitt6324]

Thanks for sharing. I've been using the Magdraft 6" alot with huge success. You've convinced me to try the eight inch now.

[@tacticalbassin]

The 8 is a serious fish catcher too!

[@stylesmajor4456]

TB got me into bigger bait fishing this year and man has it paid off in a big way. Have caught several big fish on that 8” Mag, one being a new personal best at 8lb 9oz. Give it a go and don’t stop throwing it until you catch ‘em, then you won’t want to put it down lol

[@raybrenneman7240]

Thank you Matt! You and Tim have taught me so much the past 2 yrs. You both are very good teachers and willing to help us learn to be better anglers

[@tacticalbassin]

Thanks Ray! I hope you're seeing the benefits!

[@ChadHarvey-cj5mi]

Verify nice to finally meet Tim and his son yesterday on the water, hope to see you both on the water, keep making the great videos

[@tacticalbassin]

It was great meeting you as well Chad!

[@garygulisano5868]

@@tacticalbassin you caught my pole… hahaha i’ve been watching you guys for years, absolutely love what you do, this is the best video I’ve ever seen, I took my nephew fishing seven years ago at Rocky Mountain in Rome Georgia, and he accidentally threw my pole in the water in front of the church, for you to actually hook into it and real it in and get it on camera is the coolest thing I’ve ever seen, what a small world. Keep doing what you’re doing.

[@pulpficktion]

Fishing northern pikes in Denmark with my 10” mag draft and it works. Go BIG allways

[@josh0833]

I’m sure you caught my PB five times today and just tossed it like a dink 😂😂😂. This channel is amazing and has taught me so much 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@1MrVillain]

Great day to get to watch! Fun video Matt!

[@bluegrassbodybuildingfitne406]

I caught a 12” bass this weekend that had at least two 5-6” shad in its stomach. Also had one down it’s throat. One thing I’ve learned is don’t underestimate how big a bait a small fish will eat and don’t overestimate how small a bait a big fish will eat.

[@mrh6201]

was fishing earlier this year, dropped a doll fly for crappie into a brush pile, 14" bass grabs it. I was shocked and impressed

[@lesyoung9294]

Great confidence booster for somebody like me that's just getting into soft plastic swimbaits. Thanks

[@F14AB]

Wow. Dude you know your craft, what an awesome demonstration of this.

[@AdventurerAnthony]

I love that little TB underspin with a 3.5 swammer

[@tylermoncrief5220]

Started fishing the Magdraft this year. Quickly became one of my favorite lures. There’s no doubt when you get a hit!

[@tacticalbassin]

Right?? They SMASH IT!!

[@blackedoutgst]

I dont see why you guys don't have 1 million subscribers. Great video.

[@tacticalbassin]

Thank you!!

[@christophershelton1735]

What a epic day. Great vid.

[@jeffreyblair1820]

Beautiful big fish, that looked like a really fun day. I’ve been wanting to get my hands on the 5” Bacca Burrito in tactical shad. Tackle Warehouse has been out of stock what seems like forever.

[@yaboyslanders]

That's the go to. Budget finesse. Setup. Period ❤

[@kongxiong6005]

i dream of days like this.

[@lilmanbigfish6647]

Great video Matt!!

[@yeevue6723]

Awesome session and great info!!

[@Twangtown7]

That first fish...what a beautiful bass.

[@havenbenzel7411]

I never knew about bass trapping baitfish in those pockets. next day went to a good pond I know threw a small chatter bait in it and caught two 3.5lbs and a 4 back to back to back. thank you sm

[@stormhunted]

Anyone else stop everything they are doing to watch TB???

[@midwestfischerman]

Every morning!!!🌅🙌🏻🎣👍🏻

[@Matthiaskyriakidis]

Every time!😂

[@poeanglersfishingwithbrian8361]

Hell yeah me

[@frankwestphal4525]

Yeah, my bos hates me for it

[@davidblake5199]

Double digits only

[@donaldtruster1064]

Thanks for these on the water videos, I can't fish & haven't been for almost a year, now as I'm going through health issues,! Videos are as close to real action as it can get for me, God bless,tight lines!

[@tacticalbassin]

Hang in there Donald!

[@greghiday]

Great video Matt. And some great catches on the magdraft. I am going to start throwing the big swimbaits more this year.

[@tacticalbassin]

Thank you Greg! Stick with it and the right fish will come 👍🏼

[@c.shoefish]

Morning coffee with TB, life is good.

[@tacticalbassin]

🙌 Thanks for coming along!

[@andrewtremper8453]

I’m going to ask the question that everyone wants to…….what are your thoughts on the Daingerous swimbait? Thanks

[@davidpaul3958]

What a freaking Day. Great video

[@ajp7002]

Very excited for the video however..are we ever going to see a video from the Amazon? A teaser was posted forever ago and I still hope🙏

[@jdreel0691]

Thanks gentlemen!!! Loved your recap.. you nailed it!! Picked up a magdraft to get into swimbaits and caught my PB first time out. 6 lbs 13 ounces. This content gives me even more confidence.

[@tacticalbassin]

Thats awesome! Nothing like instant confidence with a catch like that!

[@danham3344]

Fun to watch! Great video Matt. I am wondering what kind of water clarity did you have and was it a factor in your depth and color choices?

[@keithpinkerton2933]

I have a couple 6" magdraft and trying to get myself to throw them more often. I can assure you I will be throwing more big swimbaits. Thx for the vid.

[@tacticalbassin]

Awesome! You can do it Keith!

[@uni_shadow164]

Great Video Matt. I have 2- 6 inch Magdraft baits but no treble rigs! I do have the large underspin single hook rigs but want to get the treble rigs for insurance!

[@Matthiaskyriakidis]

I absolutely love the magdraft! It just bring in fish, love your channel!

[@tacticalbassin]

It sure does! Thanks for the support!

[@gitz-zum]

That giant on ur under spin was awesome man

[@krunchkretszhmar1239]

Enjoy learning some of the tricks of the trade, So thank you for that, Here's a question for you: Over the year, How much $ do you think you lose due to Hang-ups, Snags and other Mishaps?

[@scottcameron3559]

The greatest lines in fishing, welcome back to tactical bassin and my matt Allen favorite line,let's see if we can catch some fish,brilliant

[@tacticalbassin]

Thank you Scott!

[@scottfromaz7618]

Great video as always Matt! 🤙🎣

[@tacticalbassin]

Thank you!

[@tiarossa5]

Nothing like a good ol fashioned big bait beat down awesome

[@tacticalbassin]

Thanks man! It's been a while, I hope you're doing well!

[@FishermanFred2023]

That first bass was nice! What state is this in if you don’t mind me asking? That was a pretty good size bass. I just started throwing the 6” Magdrafts, they’re so much fun

[@TWC6724]

This my friend would be my dream day. Golly!! Those were some great fish!!

[@tacticalbassin]

It was a blast! Thanks for coming along!

[@ronswinford4952]

He picked a good lake to try that big bait on, lots of good ones caught there over the years. I have caught a few good ones on the other side of that causeway over the years.

[@davidscales8614]

What lake is that?

[@CopeyJ325]

Would you guys consider doing a knot video? Just the knots you guys use for swimbaits/glidebaits, line to line, drop shots, etc?

[@robbiebrown4653]

Sandiego jam perfect for swimbaits

[@Pudge4400]

If I'm not mistaken, there is one from a few years back. Look in their video archives on the channel...

[@mrpaul6971]

Thanks for the confidence builder, I've gone bigger this year than ever and I'm hoping 3lb 14oz is in the past! Fantastic presentation sir!

[@tacticalbassin]

Thanks! Your time is coming, keep slinging those bigger baits 👍🏼

[@johnnygoode-il1zl]

Great video,love swimbait videos

[@davidfeldman611]

Crushing it Matt! Holy smokes! 8 in Mag Draft doing major damage

[@johnnytrammell3774]

I love the Mag Draft!!! I live on Lake Fork and smashed them in March. The biggest was 9.18! You had an awesome day!!!

[@tacticalbassin]

Congrats on the 9! That's a BIG one!!

[@christopherlawrence3927]

I use a 7' 5 heavy Corrado for the regular Magdraft but I'm not sure it has enough for the freestyle.

[@tacticalbassin]

It's right on the line, ideally you'd have a little more rod but if you hit hard with braid it MIGHT work.

[@F1Hopeful]

Great video of an unreal day. Thanks for sharing it with the rest of us addicts.

[@tacticalbassin]

Thanks for coming along!

[@4ReelBassin]

Threw the Tactical Underspin 1/4oz/2.8 Keitech on a Expride B 7’2” ML casting rod/Aldebaran 50 today. Found my favorite Underspin and the perfect setup for it 💰

[@tacticalbassin]

Thats awesome!! That combo would be a dream for the Underspin! If you get a chance we'd sure appreciate an honest, positive review of the underspin on Tackle Warehouse 👍🏼

[@vuexiong6087]

Bro. Im hooked now! Thank you

[@toozwraps]

You wanna give that away ? Hahaha what a find dude, I love learning something new every time I watch you guys. 👏🏼

[@CarolinaBassHunter]

That regal is my favorite spinning reel.

[@kevinloper6551]

Great video Matt, as always love watching your Guy's videos learning new stuff.

[@tacticalbassin]

Thanks Kevin!

[@martyaustin6545]

Absolutely great show buddy

[@tacticalbassin]

Thank you!!

[@Tbowie13]

Man Matt, Bull Shoals has been just how your saying at that lake. Alot of beds that are empty or with little bucks on them. We did have alot more water though, and then the Corp of Engineers, in all their wisdom, started dumping water and the weather dropped off so it got funky in the shallows. Deeper water is producing for me with swimbaits and jerkbaits. Man we need some steady weather...Im ready for the skinny water to turn on!

[@toddpossum]

Thanks!

[@midwestfischerman]

🌅👋🏻🎣👍🏻

[@toddpossum]

@@midwestfischermanaloha brah!

[@DavidMccallister65]

My guy.. My dude!!! My brother from another mother! He's always smashing them! 🤙 #Hammer😎🇺🇸

[@tacticalbassin]

Thanks David! 👊🏻

[@trophybasshunter4life584]

Love a swimbait video . How much did the biggest bass weight?

[@michaelpotts3685]

Great video man. Ive got a couple Magdrafts in my bag and I need to start throwing them more.

[@tacticalbassin]

Thanks Michael! They're definitely worth the effort.

[@jonathonsmith3220]

Had that happen to me a couple weeks ago, couldn’t buy a bite on anything I usually catch em on. Tied on an Swaver 168 and had a 4lber slap it and miss right at the bank then proceeded to catch a 2.5, 1.5 and a 5lb.

[@phenglee6084]

Man, sick video on a new lake and catching monsters. Keep it up!

[@tacticalbassin]

Thank you!!

[@micahgrim2597]

Wow this was enjoyable! Love learning from you Matt. Thank you.

[@tacticalbassin]

Thanks Micah! I appreciate the support!

[@mikehigh4321]

Would have been a great day to do a side by side comparison with the Daingerous swim bait but still great video man

[@donsharp8011]

Hammer Alert!

[@krisramos7453]

Crazy day of fishing this weekend, boat motor quit on us so trolling motor only. Tied up with my personal best from about 5 years ago with a fat 6lb pre spawn large mouth. Parts on order should be back in the water this weekend.

[@krisramos7453]

Swim jigging on a 7’4” heavy fast st croix mojo. Slx 7.2 reel

[@The_Bass_Stunters]

Damn Matt can’t wait to chuck my 8” Mag this week!

[@tacticalbassin]

They love that thing! Let us know how it goes!

[@Tbowie13]

Spot on about that little swimbait. Some of my best fish from last year came this exact time of year on 2.8 keitecks and other tiny crappie size swimbaits. Congrats, that was one heck of a day! I love that 8 inch Magslowl in clear or white back shad, but I fish super clear water. Matt, do you think a Megabass Blackjack has too stout of a backbone for a 8 inch Magdraft? I had been using a Tequila Baccarac, but I like the casting distance I get out of that 7'11" rod.

[@donkukawski8609]

Straight up wrecked em on that new lake. Awesome!

[@tacticalbassin]

It was fun for sure!!

[@dontnonowuno9953]

What kind of water clarity did you have? What depth were you getting most of those fish?looked like fun

[@victorxavier9977]

That was a great day of fishing 🎣 congrats Matt I'm jelly LOL!

[@tacticalbassin]

Ha! Thanks Victor!!

[@vuexiong6087]

I just bought my first 8inch magdraft. 😂 hope I get a similar day

[@nelsonchiro]

I would love to see you fish the Bassmaster Opens. Not to prove anything but to see your whole process. You could easily have a video series that documented everything. I think it would be amazing. You are easily one of the best freshwater fisherman in the world. You consistently catch monsters.

[@tacticalbassin]

Thank you Eric! I respect what those guys do but I'm just not competitive and have no desire to go do it. I love helping and watching anglers like yourself thrive and Tim and I are committed to keeping our content on schedule to achieve that goal.

[@scottwieder7482]

Awesome day

[@tedthilly1934]

Great lesson teach

[@rickyparker1149]

Coffee and TB to start the day! It really is easy to over complicate things. I’ve been wanting to get into swimbait fishing, just can’t make up my mind on a rod for bank and kayak fishing.

[@rickyparker1149]

Great stuff as usual, Matt!

[@tacticalbassin]

Thanks Ricky! Which rods have you considered? Perhaps we can add a little insight.

[@rickyparker1149]

@@tacticalbassin mainly looking at the 7’9 Heavy Dobyn’s Champion. I’m not a tall guy, 5’8”, so it’s been difficult for me to decide on one I feel wouldn’t be a nightmare to throw from the bank or kayak.

[@tacticalbassin]

Thats a solid option for sure. What baits do you intend to throw?

[@rickyparker1149]

@@tacticalbassinstuff like the Magdraft, Burrito, Tactical Wake, and maybe some glide baits like the Spro Chad Shad.

[@solaydbak]

In my area, bass over 5 or 6 pounds would be monsters. Would 65lb braid to 25lb flouro leader be enough for those size bass?

[@myoutdoors5842]

Caught my pb this past weekend on the tactical underspin up here in WI

[@tacticalbassin]

Awesome!!! Way to go!!

[@fluentfishing]

Epic bite Matt!

[@notafinga9290]

Love the videos, was this a southeastern lake?

[@jamesc.murray5932]

Great fishin'!!! If you let that spinning rod dry-out, then use rubbing alcohol to clean the cork, any dirt and pond scum should come right-off the surface of the cork, and the cork will look as close to new, as possible. (The reel needs to be taken apart, dried, cleaned, re-lubricated, and then re-assembled, as you already know. [And I wouldn't doubt you need new drags, depending on what the drags are made of.] )

[@davidscales8614]

Not sure what lake that was, but would love to fish there.

[@thesonorandesertangler]

Boat flipping giants with that Zodias 😂 I love my Zodias rods ❤

[@LuckyLucky-bm1pg]

I certainly appreciate that rod & reel you caught if you don't wanna keep it..

[@diefreemediagroup]

This is the 3rd channel I’ve watched in a week that has caught another rod 😂. I caught one 2 weeks ago myself actually

[@Pudge4400]

Matt is literally the ONLY guy I know who comes home from the lake with MORE gear than he left with.... 😂

[@tacticalbassin]

😂😂😂

[@chilibowl65]

I caught my PB, (10.3) on a Walmart special rod that I crankbaited off the bottom. The rod was fine. Put a Mitchell 300 on it and used it for shakey heads. My cheapest rig for my biggest fish.

[@dougmiles6489]

I just started fishing with swim bait. But I can't use bait cast reel. Which spring reel. Would work

[@vantaylor2475]

Do you think you guys could make a video of what knots with some of the bates y'all use?

[@tacticalbassin]

We've done a few over the years. Search "tacticalbassin knots" and if that doesn't do it just let us know an updated version is needed.

[@martellheatingandairllcmar6894]

Love watching these videos, great info. I don't use many swimsuits, how are you knowing how deep you are reeling in big baits? Can you just see how deep it is and reel accordingly?

[@tacticalbassin]

Yes, it really is that easy. This particular bait sinks pretty moderately so it's fairly easy to guage.

[@Tal1k_215]

At 16:44 that fish never stood a chance Matt practically skied that fish across half the lake

[@peterwilly9240]

I don't know why but the 6 inch magdraft is killing smallies for me right now. Like I went out yesterday and got 5 smallies over 3.5 in like 30 minutes. Then the tube, super fun baits to use right now.

[@tacticalbassin]

That's awesome! Smallies on the magdraft is hard to beat!

[@gospideygo8781]

Very inspiring Matt - Thanks! I’m guilty of not throw a big bait. Gonna give the magdraft a try. Curious, no S-Waver chucking during that trip - too slow or ?

[@tacticalbassin]

Yeah, the magdraft allows me to cover a lot of unfamiliar water quickly. And once it works... you just run with it.

[@jizzyburnizzy]

I would love to throw a magdraft but I only have a MH bait caster. looks so fun!

[@andybales7318]

Try the 5" Magdraft..pretty sure they still make them

[@danham3344]

Fun video! Matt, I am wondering about where you get your magnum reel handles and which you recommend? Thanks for all the great content. You guys were my first FB subscription years ago and still loving your stuff. Thanks for working to improve my game. 👍🏼

[@tacticalbassin]

This is actually the stock handle on the Tranx high gear (HG). The slower speeds have a traditional handle.

[@ungddong_fishing]

멋진영상 잘보고갑니다 굿이네요 ♡♡♡

[@robertparkjr4663]

Awesome video,thanks Matt. What size underspin were you using?

[@tacticalbassin]

That was the 3/16 oz

[@jimmcculloch5825]

You were tying that leader on the spinning rig while talking and without looking. I know you must have done that thousands of times, but what knot was that?