Top 5 Baits For July Bass Fishing!

Here are the top 5 baits we trust to catch bass in July! We're entering the HOTTEST month of the year and the fishing is about to get good! Get ready to catch some bass!! You can fish these baits with confidence whether you're walking the shore of a pond, exploring a reservoir, or flipping your way through a shallow Southern fishery!
As temperatures rise bass become lethargic and spend most of their time tucked against cover or structure. Once you know where to look (we're going to explain that too) all you have to do is fish these baits with confidence. You can catch fish all Summer long and we're going to help you do it!
Below you'll find links to the exact baits we're throwing throughout the month. We've included our favorite sizes and colors, and even a few of the combos we use to fish them effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.
THE JIGS...
•Dirty Jigs Pitchin Jig (1/2 oz): bit.ly/2amL3of
Colors: Hematoma, The Go To
•Netbait 4" Paca Slim: bit.ly/3QhEpRe
Colors: Black Shadow Flare, Tilapia Magic
THE SHAKEY HEADS...
•Netbait T Mac Worm: bit.ly/2jndwj9
Colors: Junebug, Bama Bug
•Xzone Deception Worm: bit.ly/43YDE6x
Colors: Junebug, TW Dark Junebug
•Dirty Jigs Stand Up Finesse Head: bit.ly/3fUYNby
Size: 1/4 oz
•MissileBaits Warlock Head: bit.ly/4bg8DyC
Size: 3/16 oz
WOBBLE HEAD...
•XZone Lures Adrenaline Craw: bit.ly/3ebTO5h
Colors: Junebug, Dark Junebug, Tilapia
•Dirty Jigs Pivot Point Football: bit.ly/2jOY1Ns
Size: 1/2 oz, 4/0 Hook
UNDERSPIN...
•Dirty Jigs Tactical Mini Underspin: bit.ly/3JOd8UY
Size: 1/4 oz
•Storm 3.5" Largo Shad: bit.ly/3vxP0NB
Color: Gizzard Shad
SWIMBAITS...
•Dirty Jigs Tactical Screwed Up Head: bit.ly/3U5RsIx
Size: 1/2 oz
•Xzone 4.75" Swammer: bit.ly/2PogV0q
Color: Pro Blue Red pearl
•Bucca's 5" Bacca Burrito: bit.ly/3p5SkiW
Colors: Tactical Chartreuse Shad, Tactical Gizzard Shad
CRANKBAITS...
•Azuma Z Boss: bit.ly/2poLKUC
Size: 22/24
Colors: Grand Shad, Gold Digger
•Rapala DT 20: bit.ly/3JmnnR3
Colors: Citrus Shad, Caribbean Shad
•Nomad D Trak 65: bit.ly/4a5wAYX
Colors: Chartreuse Blue Back, Citrus Shad
TOPWATER...
•Evergreen Shower Blows SB 105: bit.ly/2zIkqUH
Color: Bone, Full Metal
•Megabass Giant Dog X: bit.ly/2yU84eE
Colors: Sexy French Pearl, Sexy Shad, Wagin Hasu 2
FROGS...
•Jackall Kaera Frog: bit.ly/2Fz6SA3
Colors: Glitter Hasu, Glitter Bluegill, White
•Savage Gear DC Walker Frog: bit.ly/2VVjRVl
Colors: Shad, Gill
BUDGET WOBBLE HEAD COMBO...
Rod- St. Croix Bass X 7'4" Heavy Fast: bit.ly/2r0xWAs
Reel- Daiwa Fuego CT: bit.ly/35hugfH
Line- Sunline Super FC 17 lb: bit.ly/2p7fxju
BUDGET TOPWATER COMBO...
Rod- St. Croix Bass X 7'1" Medium Fast: bit.ly/2r0xWAs
Reel- Shimano SLX A 150 (HG): bit.ly/2NfdOnk
Line- Sufix 832 (30 lb): bit.ly/2ae93Ji
Leader- Sufix Advance (14 lb): bit.ly/3GJEUix
BUDGET CRANKBAIT COMBO...
Rod- Cashion Element 7'3" Medium Heavy Moderate Fast: bit.ly/3xZbLAy
Reel- Shimano SLX XT 150 (HG): bit.ly/2BRTYL8
Line- Sunline FC (15 lb): bit.ly/2h4LNjm
BUDGET SHAKEY HEAD SPINNING COMBO...
Rod- Shimano Intenza 7' Medium: bit.ly/3O8zBye
Reel- Shimano Miravel 2500 HG: bit.ly/3QZnwL5
Line- Seaguar InvizX Fluorocarbon (10 lb): bit.ly/2oVsG2Y
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...
Boat- Skeeter FXR 21: bit.ly/43GvGQh
Motor- Yamaha VMAX SHO 250 HP: bit.ly/3xolFv0
Trolling Motor- Minn Kota Ultrex Quest: bit.ly/41RErpY
Electronics- Humminbird Apex 13: bit.ly/3pdaK1q
Anchors- Minn Kota Raptors: bit.ly/3iMUrEJ
Camera- GoPro Hero 12: bit.ly/3MwQToy
*FAVORITE TOOLS AND GEAR…
Favorite sunglasses: bit.ly/3cLH0kl
Favorite Pliers: bit.ly/3xJFwTu
Favorite Rod Cover: bit.ly/3UewJEx
Favorite life jacket: bit.ly/2odXXIP
Favorite Scale: bit.ly/2f7QgQ9
Favorite Lure Retriever: bit.ly/2TLTJc6
Favorite Braid Cutters: bit.ly/35KSp3O
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!
#July #fishing #bassfishing

[@benjaminjenkins9829]

Just got skunked this morning and I went to KZbin for answers and this is the first video I saw! Can't wait to get back out and try some of these methods

[@tacticalbassin]

I hope it helps!!

[@midwestfischerman]

I'm literally walking to my favorite fishing spot right now for a ninety minute session before work. I have with me all surface baits; wake baits, Choppos, and Zara Spooks. Wish me luck, I'm still looking for my first lunker of the year.

[@chrisrubin1762]

Any luck?

[@midwestfischerman]

@chrisrubin1762 Just one keeper so far. Three smaller bass grenaded my Zara Spook knocking it into the air. Still lunkerless.

[@zarekmoffatt1287]

I’ve caught more 3-5lb. & up on jigs this year oddly enough they were crushing the bitsy bugs earlier in the season and now I’m having great luck with your classic football heads & some of strike kings hack attack heavy cover jigs

[@midwestfischerman]

@chrisrubin1762 WTF?!?! I just broke off a good bass hooked on my Zara Spook tied on straight braid. The poor bass just jumped, trying to throw the Zara Spook. Wow, I feel awful.🤦🏼‍♂️

[@andybales7318]

​@@midwestfischermanI broke off likely my PB couple weeks ago that snapped 30 lb. Braid doing a nose dive under my yak....back to mono for me!

[@McFish_Snatcher]

Love it when I hear you guys say "and 4 more techniques to wrap it up"

[@tacticalbassin]

Ha! It's tough to narrow it down!

[@johngentry2794]

the new 6th sense BOOSA is insane on shakey head - incredible action.

[@JUJUBEJUBILEE]

Been out for a while now, but yeah I’ve caught - 6 lb and a 5 lb on them

[@jtotherog]

It always boosts my confidence to hear yall praise a bait after I’ve already been throwing it! The dc frog is one of my favorites❤

[@tacticalbassin]

That's a great choice! Nice work 👊

[@LostHinkleShad]

"It's not hot yet." *laughs in Floridian*

[@sunwukongmonkeyking5561]

Definitely love using the jig for July summer and we all know what the frog does! Thanks for such greats information and knowledge!

[@danielprice2990]

Aw yeah gotta love when you see that new tactical bassin video on the screen🔥👊

[@tacticalbassin]

Thank you for the support!

[@augustjensen3273]

Hey Matt and Tim, I’d love to see a video about targeting outside weed lines during the summer. I know you’ve done a video on this in the past but another one would be great!

[@tacticalbassin]

You'll be happy with upcoming videos 👍🏼

[@augustjensen3273]

@@tacticalbassin thank you and tight lines!!

[@andybales7318]

It's ok Matt, grabbing the wrong worm....very understandable, as it's not easy picking the correct pack out of 6,391 packs of worms...Fellow LURE JUNKIE! 👍

[@tims_always_fishing7117]

Just went to sportsmans yesterday to look at the 7' tatula elite spinning rod. Handle is way too short so I walked out with a ton of xzone and Yama plastics 😅. New Yama craw looks awesome for the 1/4oz owner ewg ned hooks.

[@andybales7318]

​@@tims_always_fishing7117I stop at Bass Pro Shops almost every day for my break each day.. sure don't need anymore lures, but it's impossible to not walk out with a bag of lures

[@tacticalbassin]

Andy you're too funny! The sickness is real!! 😂

[@patsparks8731]

@@tacticalbassinit’s always been said for decades that lures and tackle catch more fishermen than fish😅😂😂 But if it’s something you enjoy…who cares! Life is too short. 🎣

[@RanchtUp]

would love to see an in-depth popper video! just inherited my grandfathers tackle and it seems that was one of his favorite ways to fish. seems like it has its own rabbit hole I know you'd totally go down lol

[@btzee5035]

Great information, thanks again for sharing your knowledge. I sooo appreciate it!!

[@tacticalbassin]

We're happy to help!

[@joshuamorgan177]

That was one of the best videos yet. Thanks Guys!

[@tacticalbassin]

Thank you!

[@joshbayless6835]

That MB fat finesse worm is where it's at! Don't let that cat out of the bag! Great info as always fellas.

[@SAlTin3]

I love y’all’s videos and y’all put in a ton of work thank you for everything y’all do! However one day I hope that y’all can maybe take some time to talk about trends and what fish will do during different patterns. For example, weather patterns like rain, wind, sunny, cloudy, fronts etc and maybe even explain what in your opinions on how the moon phases effect fish, the levels of lakes whether high or low. It is a subject I never see really talked about in depth with fishing and hoping one day y’all might share what y’all have learned on the subject! Thank you!

[@OfftheHookOutdoors99]

Great info as always! Keep up the great work!👍

[@anangrycustomer2913]

I personally enjoy all the videos. All the information from every video is an awesome thing. I don't own a boat yet so i cant get out in the middle of the lake atm. Bit ive slowly been making changes to my tackle cuz of you Tacticalbassin guys. Been following since yall were in Cali. First video i saw was Matt in some overalls on a boat casting down a kinda narrow stream with no facial hair. Tryin to get me a Berkeley choppo.

[@BuCkEtAqUaTiCs]

Taking a camping trip in July, definitely going to try some of these.

[@richardblake4777]

Matt, thanks for an outstanding video with your favorites for July. Agree with all your pics but have to throw in a chatterbaits. Specifically a 1/2 oz white Jackhammer with a 5&1/2 inch white Spunk Shad. You guys are the best.

[@crankbaitmaster9000]

Bought a megabass big gabot 2 weeks ago and I've fished it 3 times now and caught my pb bass and multiple medium sized pike here in MN. Was having a tough year until I started fishing that frog.

[@ohsnapsitspaul5506]

Zoom plum apple is my favorite trick worm color.

[@toddpossum]

Thanks!

[@nixonfleming893]

Chatterbait bass love them hook them every time .and bug like fly bug u can use as top Watergate just slowly reel it in and take your pole go side to side make it look like it trying swimming pit of water make bass chase them and jump at bait

[@BorneoFishStation]

Matt's Top 5.....ish baits😂

[@vansaukam799]

Lol... yeppers, purty much.

[@tacticalbassin]

😂😂😂

[@vansaukam799]

@@tacticalbassin We love ya bruddah.

[@kenmccarthyfishing]

Thank you Matt,that was awesome 👏 👏👊

[@tacticalbassin]

Thanks Ken!

[@SophiaGarcia-x7e]

Thanks for that! I've been looking for an alternative to the P

[@BossManFishing08]

canterbury shakey head with tmac junebug or zoom magnum june bug definitely get bigger on the boat

[@junior75605]

Black angel lures has a smaller shakey head called the snitch and it freaking smashes em.

[@soulstech414]

Any tips for jig fishing for ponds? I feel like all the youtubers only talk about big lakes with lots of different types of structure but I live in delaware where there are really only ponds around. Ive been fishing since I was a kid but this is the first year I've ever tried using a jig... I've only caught one fish with a jig, it was a nice 4 pounder. I have a few colors of swim jigs, a couple football jigs, and couple I guess normal jigs.. but im guessing I'm just working them wrong because everyone swears by them but I just don't get bites with them

[@Malysandacz]

Not sure why you are using swinging head in a fixed fashion. Much easier to use Cheburashka heads so you can change hooks easily if needed.

[@TheCapi246]

I recently decided to take the plunge into fresh water fishing and purchased a Daiwa Tatula XT 7' Medium spinning rod and a Daiwa Tatula XT 7'1 MH casting rod based on your video recommendations. I'm currently looking for a 3rd rod and I'm not sure what direction to go? I use the spinning rod for soft plastics, texas rigs, free rigs etc. and the casting rod for any hard baits (crank bait, toppers, frog etc). Should I be looking into a more jig focused rod for swim jigs, pitching and punching? Love the videos as I've learned so much, but this world of rods etc is pretty intimidating lol

[@CarlosSolis-w6y]

Thanks for the info

[@tacticalbassin]

You're welcome!

[@gngreatness]

I love the shimano expride series rods you turned me on into. Do you have any recommendations for travel rods

[@Shawn_Lai]

Why do you prefer the GLX 892s over the Steez AGS "The One" for swimbaits, finesse shakeyhead, and finesse underspins?

[@ReactionGiants]

Giant dog x and SB 77.7 even better pair for 1,2 punch 🤑

[@tims_always_fishing7117]

Gonna try to figure out how to walk the dog, but july in Michigan means grass, gunk and slime. Swimjig, t-rig, jig doesn't matter, I'm bringing in vegetation. 😢

[@tacticalbassin]

We've got a video we're getting ready tonwork on to help you with that 👍🏼

[@zach8973]

Well I can say I will never use any other swim jig then the dirt jigs now after my 6lb tonight. Told the wife I was going to public’s for food …. I lied 😂.

[@CT393]

Ever fish Lake Wawasee in northern IN?

[@LMB686]

What’s up Matt! I have a company recommendation for you. Toad Thumper Lures. Also I had a question with the previous video, with big worms what would be a good one for New York largemouth? Because I feel as if 15” big worm may be too big for a largemouth.

[@tacticalbassin]

The 7" C Mac is an awesome downsized version of the larger 11" and 15" worms

[@mortuarymax]

Is the wobble head good for bank fishing?

[@tacticalbassin]

Yes, it can be very good on shoreline with limited grass.

[@ricardoborralho9421]

What a high end rod for deep cranckbaits dt 20, 6 xd ?

[@tacticalbassin]

G Loomis IMX Pro 968 CBR

[@MaineStreamFishing]

Can you guys give the 6th sense pressure series a try!? And report back. They work VERY well with the burn burn burn burn pause because they suspend

[@Daiwa_Is_King]

They won’t they don’t like 6th sense

[@MaineStreamFishing]

@@Daiwa_Is_King why do you say that?

[@tacticalbassin]

We've been playing with them here and there. We haven't finalized our opinion... it'll probably have to wait for Fall.

[@MaineStreamFishing]

@@tacticalbassin thank you good sirs!

[@Daiwa_Is_King]

@@MaineStreamFishing they just gave you there answer. It will have to wait til the fall. They’re gonna hate on it. They only promote products they make money on it’s that simple

[@hardtokill1509]

Hey, was out today and I could see a bait ball on the surface; not blowing up but just corralled right under the surface of the water in the middle of the pond. What’s a good bait to throw into that bait ball? I feel like I could see bass striking about a foot under water

[@tacticalbassin]

A soft jerkbait or an underspin would both be great options

[@tinydiscgolf]

I like to think Matt's boat is worth less than the amount of tackle in it.

[@brianrobinson9979]

Matt & Tim. What are your thoughts on the Bucca Nacho? Do you throw it?

[@andybales7318]

They have had it in videos I believe

[@brianrobinson9979]

@andybales7318 I can't recall. 99% of the time, it's either the 5 or 6 inch Burrito or the 6 or 8 inch Magdraft. I feel like I vaguely remember them talking about the 4 inch Nacho once

[@andybales7318]

@@brianrobinson9979 it's a great bluegill imitator..I have a few

[@rednekray]

yall working on this new panorama that dropped ? i wanna know yalls thoughts lmk

[@tacticalbassin]

That style of bait doesn't do much for us, but we try to keep an open mind.

[@michaelharrity9795]

I have so many baits I don’t know what to use 😂

[@dylanulrich1295]

The links didn’t work for me

[@tacticalbassin]

Time to refresh, when that happens it generally lasts less than a minute.

[@googanslayer6675]

tackle warehouse ded

[@El_Rubbertoe]

Lol what?

[@jesseboyden3119]

You guys literally don't even teach us how to catch fish anymore. You guys are literally a commercial now. I've watched it change into this over the years. Sad I've been with you guys for at least 4 years

[@cbarrientos512]

Who cares what u think?

[@jesseboyden3119]

@cbarrientos512 I mean hopefully matt and tim care what their viewers and subs think because we indirectly pay their bills? Right? By that logic they don't care about u either 😂

[@fishingwithjakea2433]

There’s no way all the company’s are paying them to sell there stuff they show case way to many products/brands every year they definitely make some money off there tackle warehouse links but I think for the most part they invest it back into tackle and trying new gear to give feedback to the followers of the channel at least there not promoting garbage gear and tackle like most KZbin guys are today Just my opinion

[@tacticalbassin]

Sorry you feel that way Jesse. You may not realize that we have a handful of different content types we cover frequently. It's obvious you don't enjoy the "bait" videos, but you may have overlooked the in depth seminars by subject, the actual fishing videos, old school trchnique coverage, electronics explanations, etc. They're spaced evenly on purpose, so the community gets a full range of content constantly. If you don't like one type, you won't get it twice in a row, assuming you're watching new content.

[@thomasholderfield9944]

I was just going to reply to his comment. These videos are quick “here’s 5 (+\-) baits to use this month”. You guys still teach a ton in your seminar videos, or one can watch your full uncut fishing trip videos and learn TONS!! Keep up the great work!!! Also just bought my first Tactical DD crank yesterday, and became the second person I know to catch a bass on the first cast with that bait! Speed Cranking in summer!!!

[@mrjimenez11]

What rods, lines, and reels, are good for each of these?