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 its going to bring very predictable fishing patterns. Get ready to catch some bass!! the fishing is amazing! You can fish these baits with confidence whether you're walking the shore of a pond, exploring a clear water reservoir, or flipping your way through a shallow Southern fishery.
As temperatures soar bass become lethargic and spend much of the day 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.
DEEP DIVING CRANKBAIT...
•Strike King 6XD: bit.ly/2ery44M
Colors: Sexy Blue Back Herring, Sexy Shad
•Rapala DT 20: bit.ly/3JmnnR3
Colors: Pearl Grey Shiner, Green Gizzard Shad
•Azuma Z Boss 22: bit.ly/2poLKUC
Colors: Grand Shad, Goldie Lox, Hot Mess
PITCHIN JIG...
Jig- Dirty Jigs 1/2 oz Pitchin Jig: bit.ly/2amL3of
Color: The Go To, Alabama Craw
Trailer- Netbait 4" Paca Slim: bit.ly/3QhEpRe
Color: Tilapia Magic, Green Pumpkin Red
WOBBLE HEAD...
Head- Dirty Jigs Pivot Point Football Head: bit.ly/2jOY1Ns
Common Sizes: 1/2 oz 4/0 Hook, 3/4 oz 5/0 Hook
Bait #1- XZone Adrenaline Craw 4.25: bit.ly/3ebTO5h
Colors: Junebug, TW Dark Junebug, Tilapia
Bait #2 - Zoom Z Craw: bit.ly/2vW7Jo5
Colors: Junebug, Green Pumpkin
PADDLE TAIL SWIMBAIT...
Head- Matt Allen Swimbait Head: bit.ly/29RrTYN
Size: 3/8 oz
Bait- Xzone 4" Swammer: bit.ly/2PogV0q
Color: Sexy Shad, Electric Shad
HOLLOW BODY FROG...
•River2Sea Bully Wa 2: bit.ly/2axyR2a
Color: Little Allen
•Snagproof Bobby's Perfect: bit.ly/3rHCOsQ
Color: Grey Ghost, Bluegill
•Jackall Kaera: bit.ly/2Fz6SA3
Color: Glitter Hasu, Glitter Bluegill
TOPWATER POPPER...
•Megabass Pop Max: bit.ly/2qqfmm1
Colors: Mat Shad, Gill
•Shimano World Pop: bit.ly/3sSjJpI
Colors: N Smelt, T Smelt
SHAKEY HEAD WORM...
•Dirty Jigs Canterbury Shakey: bit.ly/2aFOs0V
Size: 3/16 oz
•Netbait T Mac Worm: bit.ly/41rJOer
Colors: Junebug, Bama Bug, Black Grape
All AROUNDJIG/SWIMBAIT COMBO...
Rod- Megabass Orochi XX Braillist: bit.ly/2OSVNwH
Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL (HG): bit.ly/2ezIBfB
Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 50 lb Braid: Braid: bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- Sunline Saltimate 20 lb Shock: bit.ly/3oT1oq2
BUDGET CRANKBAIT COMBO...
Rod- St. Croix Mojo Bass Glass 7'4" MH: bit.ly/2YIxLy5
Reel- Shimano SLX 150 XT (HG): bit.ly/2BRTYL8
Line- Sunline Super FC 12 lb: bit.ly/2p7fxju
BUDGET SHAKEY HEAD COMBO...
Rod- Shimano SLX 6'10" Medium Heavy: bit.ly/2mGp1Vc
Reel- Shimano SLX 150 A (HG): bit.ly/2NfdOnk
Line- Sunline Super FC 12 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!
#July #bassfishing #Summerfishing

[@justinfarmer5061]

The dog should make more appearances 👍🏼

[@redclayoutdoors]

I would love to see more how to videos, I love the top 5 videos but it would be awesome if you could break down these techniques and show us how you fish them. I’m a very visual person so actually seeing you work these lures would be a huge help.

[@MRYEMAN]

Agreed

[@joellewis8609]

Love your co-star!

[@rconner4053]

I like that you include a personal side with family and pets in your work. Shows character versus the youtubers who prioritize promoting themselves.

[@codycampbellfishing2007]

Just was in a bad wreck always good to watch you guys to help recover😁

[@michaelloucks4448]

Hey Cody glad you didn't get killed bro back in New York where I use to live my girlfriend was a paramedic. And I've seen some bad accidents. I hope you get to feeling better the next few weeks. I have medical issues I've been trying to take care of and I haven't been able to fish for the past two yrs it's driving me nuts anyway you get better and get back out on the water. GOD bless you and your family.

[@codycampbellfishing2007]

@@michaelloucks4448thanks man

[@dannyhocutt8490]

Thanks for your info to help us

[@user-ec1pm5uc5g]

Bloop , bloop , bloop . Keep it up man! Great video!

[@chadsmith5146]

Yes I agree the dog should make more appearances but mr. Tim another good video good info 💯

[@gewglesux]

Love a Pop Max!!! Thanks!!

[@CrafterCameron]

Thanks so much!!! I enjoy fishing in the summer for bass and this video helped me out!!! I just caught a three pounder! Thanks for the advice!

[@davidscerbo7101]

Thanks for the info. Notes taken!!

[@Twangtown7]

Good list. Swim Jig definitely in my top 5 tho.

[@callanfishing]

Thanks Tim

[@302liprippers2]

Beautiful dog man lol 💪🏽💪🏽🤘🏽

[@ElliottGFishing]

Beautiful dog, Tim.

[@fowlerandfriends8807]

such a good dog

[@paulryan3707]

OSP tiny blitz for cranking in and around grass is the best

[@kenmccarthyfishing]

👏👏👏 thank you Tim ,awesome job ❤️🤙

[@TheATFshotmyGerbil]

That’s wild. I’m pretty sure I sat on that a few weeks ago at WoW

[@Twangtown7]

Tim- "Bloop. Bloop, bloop, bloop." Dog- "This dude has lost his mind."

[@user-ij2gu7rb3d]

I'm going to get everything he's talking about, but first I got to get a kickin'combo spin casting reel&rod

[@johnherrera3360]

Gorgeous weim

[@williambarnes1276]

Great dog breed

[@shaunroberts9361]

Damn Do i see some grey in that Beard. Holy smokes Tim. Thank you for this video.... i really like these videos.

[@andyinkwemagangan8955]

Hi Tim. Love your videos and excellent tips and advice. Taking my son fishing for bass in Sardinia Italy next week. Could you please give us a small tips video on recording tips that you use for your Gopro or gear?

[@tlalexander3]

I use a chest mount with my GoPro and I also set it on loop for a minute or so. You can leave it recording and it will record over previous footage. Once you push the button up top it will save your most recent recording. Just remember to turn it back on to continue recording. Also download the gopro app to your phone and connect your gopro to it. That way you can see what the footage will look like and can make any changes to your setup that you need to. Also remember to take probably 3 batteries

[@jda3comics693]

I’ve been killing it on whacky rigs I use yums I’ve caught 19 fish so far with whacky rigs

[@LookIDrum]

I'm curious, do your tips apply mostly to southern region fishing? I live in Michigan and don't really see much content that is equally applicable to north and south. Most things are pretty universal, but I know timing can be different and some things vary.

[@kakarwat]

Nice looking dog

[@WhereWeWild]

Sweeet. It’s fun right now dude. I gotta stick with the chatterbait until I stop getting SMASHED on it. 😎🤙🏽

[@magicworldbyjorg]

[@andrewalkhazshvilly2238]

Matt and Tim. Can you please do a video on how you guys put braid on a reel? I got the Metanium to frog and have the drag all the way cranked down but I can easily pull line out by hand. There is tension but its not locked up... I don't think the braid is slipping/spinning on the spool. I have 20 pound mono backing connected to 65 pound braid. Help! The setup with the Expride XH feels awesome but when I set the hook it gives a little bit. Thank you

[@hooke831]

The dog is even triggered by that crank bait

[@tonygarcia1568]

What about a swim jig In a bluegill pattern is that a good option right now?

[@DanielTorres-db9zz]

Great work But I wanna see some bank fishing

[@bcurnutte8528]

Like the top 5 presentations. How about something that works, that might be off the wall the bass wouldn't expect but will bite

[@douglasspickler4925]

I believe your dog is "livescoping". 😊

[@Gio-nl7eg]

Can you do a too baits you would throw from shore aka dealing with all kinds of things to get hung up on lol

[@bigfah2506]

Great video as always! Still waiting on the South America vid!

[@ItzTuko]

@tacticalbassin is frog fishing worth it in the afternoon? I never really go fishing in the mornings or after sunset since the parks I fish are closed but I normally go around 3 pm to 7 pm on my kayak or bank fishing is the frog even worth it during those times?

[@joyjoywin]

Is it possible to throw an A rig on a spinning combo if so how heavy is preferred because I only have a semi heavy spinning combo

[@stripperscritters8451]

Ever get out to Nickajack? We have zero luck there

[@Twangtown7]

Dog- "Dad, I'm over here. Who in the world are you talking to??"

[@ericwolfe3900]

If the thermocline is at 12ft, how is a deep diving crankbait effective in 20+ft? Please discuss how the thermocline depth effects where the fish will be.

[@hunterbull7804]

Tim I have to know what Steez AGS that is that I keep seeing show up

[@ReactionGiants]

Frog fishing aka "power on power" means once you hook the right fish, your XH feels like a ML 😅

[@jredtegel]

Want to bring dog alone what happens when they have to go to bathroom and the banks are not ideal to pull up either cut bank or weeded jungle?!

[@chrisr1321]

Tims dog up there scoping

[@richardblake4777]

Only thing better than catching them on a buzzbait is on a frog. Very enjoyable video Debo, you smoked em. I sure wish you would try that double bladed white 1/8 oz BT's buzzbait I mailed to you. It's a blast to throw especially shallow and in the heat.

[@johnowens7435]

Tim, down in Florida water temps are now in the upper 80s and bass are getting very lethargic. I see them suspended on my sonar at 10-15 feet below the surface but often in 20-30 feet of water. The fish appear to be too lethargic to chase crankbaits and I have tried various finesse tactics with little success lately. The suspended fish won’t hit a drop shot, Neko or Ned rig as they are too high in the water column. My only luck has been on a 1/16 oz wacky rigged senko lately but I have fished for hours just to get one bass to commit. I have tried the Hover stroller but it sinks too fast I think to get a bite. Also tried lipless cranks and square bills along with frogs and other topwater baits in the early morning and evening. I should add that I live on a 2 acre pond that is very much like a long bowl shape. The water drops off fairly quickly along the shore to 25-30 feet. The south side of the pond though has two deep pits that drop to 45 and 50 feet respectively but I have never seen and fish in those deep pits but I do see them suspended over those pits but again suspended and too lethargic to chase anything. Any advice?

[@andybales7318]

Try a jigging spoon or flutter spoon

[@rhodesianhunter9360]

Does anyone else cut thin strips of pool noodle and shove it inside thier frogs? No more squeezing water out!!

[@tims_always_fishing7117]

Damn genius

[@neonwhitea.1548]

Wouldn’t that mess with the bait squishing down on the bite and ruin your hookups?

[@rhodesianhunter9360]

@@neonwhitea.1548 It hasn't so far. I don't pack them full...just enough to stay floating.

[@FutureBassmaster4469]

Wait, what? Can you elaborate more, bro? Sounds brilliant, just trying to understand this!!

[@rhodesianhunter9360]

@@FutureBassmaster4469 I just take pool noodles and cut 1 inch long strips that are like 3/16ths or so thick. Then remove the frog hook and stuff strips with a skinny screwdriver until I think it's enough to float the frog, no matter how much water gets in. Then reinsert the hook. They still collapse like normal.

[@RWildekrav66]

Three months late but better late than never !

[@W8TLS]

Do you recommend these lures for bank fishing? I don't own a boat.

[@LeeSHuff]

Zoom flukes are really good with a weighted ewg hook

[@funkymojo111]

Yes except the middepth crankbait might get stuck. Go Texas rigging plastics and moving baits like underspins, spinnerbaits, or swimbaits.

[@benonem]

the water temp is still low 70 degrees in north east ohio weird summer

[@xDx0xUxGx]

It's amazing how many "go-to" baits I struggle with... Crankbaits, jigs and spinnerbaits are 3 examples, but at the top of the list is frogs. Not only have I never caught a fish on a frog, but I also haven't had a fish even blow up on a frog... 🤷

[@Jakethefishingguy]

I feel you! This is what I’ve been told and believe. Time Place Conditions After many frustrating times, I’ve learned to listen to the fish. It’s hard to get them to bite a lure YOU want them to bite. But once you find what THEY want, you’ll be set. I’ve found I keep a 7” red or purple worm on a shaken head or Texas rigged, white Spinnerbait with gold willows, and a spook. Occasionally for clear water I have been finding a drop shot with 14-16 in from bottom with a Robo worm in tequila sunrise or equivalent has been the move.

[@phantomseven3689]

I’m originally from Florida where frogs are a go to. Now live in Missouri and fishing a highland reservoir. Frogs rarely work. Whenever I see “frog” I think Pop-r or chug bug now.

[@xDx0xUxGx]

I understand that some things work better here than there or better there than here, but some of the "all time best things that work everywhere" don't seem to work for me....

[@AndrewGarnerAdventures]

We talk about livescope to much that it’s over shadowing the effects that AquaView is having on the Tour. Let’s talk about it!

[@1221Ralph]

July, when fish are still on beds here in SoCal lol

[@funkymojo111]

Ours are done. It was the BGs on beds when the City lowered the water level.

[@1221Ralph]

@@funkymojo111 There was still bed fish at lower Otay last weekend, as well as Perris. Like a month, 2 months between last wave and this one

[@user-ij2gu7rb3d]

Pretty much done with my ugly stick I've been fishing with for about 5years

[@sheaffergrubbs6056]

You got a skeeter

[@larrymarket9658]

Tim, I have noticed you don’t use the gangster music at the end of your videos anymore lol what’s up with that?

[@MF-Rell]

Gangster music?

[@paulosada1233]

do you have any cheaper options for poppers?

[@fishinfrenzy2544]

Pop-r or chug bug

[@funkymojo111]

Maybe the new Z-man plastic poppers?

[@Vega_4130]

What happened to your champion???

[@southerngurlfishing2561]

What about a highland reservoir that's all rock?

[@FutureBassmaster4469]

Megabass jerkbaits, shakyheads, Cranks, how deep ya in bud?

[@southerngurlfishing2561]

@gregwhitacre6226 the lake I fish is deep not a whole lot of shallow water to be found besides the very back of creeks or right up against the bank very few main lake flats you can be 20 ft off the bank and be in 60 to 80ft

[@jordanyang3066]

Only thing working for me are senkos and whopper ploppers

[@tims_always_fishing7117]

I can't catch a damn thing lately, even the rock bass have moved out 😢

[@tjl42069]

You're not alone my fisheries are absolutely struggling right now.

[@andybales7318]

Throw a wacky rig 5" senko type bait or weightless 5" senko w/ 3-4/O hook all day long.....u will get bites, if there are fish in the area

[@PokeBaltz]

Where’s Matt?

[@frankvandalen4883]

You have a Weimaraner? You can't be all bad if you have a Weimaraner! Lol.

[@d3xt3r65]

I wish fishing videos were shorter and fast;/

[@MalkavianC]

‘If you don’t have any grass or nasty stuff’ man whoever that is please raise your hand so I can plan a trip that doesn’t involve leaving 10 pounds of algae and weed on the bank

[@maphyous228]

The real tip should be. Don't fish for bass in July. If you're not eating them, why catch them? Bass out of ice, is where it's at.

[@seanp618]

Any one know of any videos about quarry fishing for bass

[@whoimia5208]

Steroids, I believe you misspoke and should have said steroids and more steroids on top of tren and HGH.