Top 5 Baits For October Bass Fishing!

[@e4t662]

I'm in the Northeast, I use a black and white split Rapala almost exclusively in September and October. Preferably floating. Never fails.

[@melaniejungblut6866]

As a newbie at bass fishing, much appreciate the advice on gear and techniques. Really appreciate the frequent videos; you guys are my go-to teachers!

[@the_mad_swimbaiter455]

Coffee and bass, best mornings!

[@tagg946]

waters already turned and mixed here and the crankbait bite exploded over the course of a day or two, perfect timing on the vids for more northern people. this winter is gon be fun too.

[@markharmon8018]

Thanks for the great tips. I’ll have all these tied on in the morning

[@spencerhansen8956]

11:01 rip it, pop it, pause it....twist it, pull it, bop it

[@Milehighsnake98]

Tim, it's great that you realize how much you say it. "burn burn burn....pause " But just like Matt's video about hudds when he says people don't realize just how slow to move it, people don't realize how fast you mean to move it.

[@bryanmoore3051]

Love the fall... people will be in their tree stands instead of out on the lake and im lovin it

[@DirtyDuval]

I wanna be doing both lol

[@iphone3gsdivine]

Most will be watching football

[@Tbowie13]

That's right! If I'm fishing in areas with bordering gamelands, (we have quite a bit of that in NC), I bring my bow in the boat. I fish out of a Go-Devil duck/mud boat, outfitted for fishing. I have had success taking deer before, by beaching my boat and putting a stalk on them. Those deer aren't expecting hunters to approach by water, as they've watched fishermen all year in boats, and not been harmed by them.

[@iphone3gsdivine]

@@Tbowie13 that’s 🔥

[@outdoor_lifestyle_0149]

@@Tbowie13 I need to come with you lol 😂

[@jayteefishing1543]

Great info as always Tim. I can’t leave home this time of year without a bladed jig and casting jig. But I’m using everything in this video this time of year as well. Especially a big glide or swim bait! Thanks for the video!

[@shadow8403]

Awesome stuff brother. Thank you so much for taking the time to make this, these tips are very helpful and educational.

[@scottcameron3559]

Well done tim your excitement is fun to watch thanks for the refresher

[@paulhorton7792]

Love watching these videos, every single one. I have upgraded my arsenal quite a bit with different baits over the past year. Seeing that river2sea top water made me wanna buy it so bad. But I just purchased my first home since getting out of the military. It's about 5 minutes from my favorite lake up here in New Hampshire. Once I move in and get settled hoping I still have a few days left to fish!

[@markbuckallew4689]

First, I want to thank you for your service.... .....Secondly, enjoy moving into your "house"....the fish will be there next year! (after rereading the second one, I'm not sure that I can do that!!!

[@paulhorton7792]

@@markbuckallew4689 mark, firstly thank you. Secondly, my best friend just had twins so we haven't been fishing since July. We are both itching to go lol. But yes they will be there next year and hopefully a pound larger! I hope you havea great day!

[@markbuckallew4689]

@@paulhorton7792 I feel your pain brother, due to health issues I can only go fishing when my son can take me (he lives a couple hours away), about once a month. We've got our next trip planned out.....in the meantime....I just bought a swimbait rod yesterday, and a couple of weeks ago I spent like $100+ at TW......I'm going crazy......my wife had to have another talk with me about what a budget is.... 🙄😉

[@paulhorton7792]

@@markbuckallew4689 🤣🤣, I went and got some tatula rods and reels this spring time, including one specific for swimbaits. My current girlfriend was not happy about it.

[@markbuckallew4689]

@@vb9300 🤣🤣 that is creative thinking, I like it!

[@ipdtt]

Real nice to see the two of you in the new AFTCO ePage!

[@urban_legendO-H]

Hitting Lake Erie tonight after work. Have a few of these ties on already. Need to tie on a spook and a fluke. Love the videos

[@codycantrell2780]

Where on Erie are you working?

[@markmetivier7092]

That little blade killed it this morning. Thanks for the tip. Talk about find the fish stacked At one point I was reeling two fish on one lure. Crazy!!

[@Jekyll424]

The bigger the glide the better! Thanks as always 🙂 Jen at BullShad

[@BigScrape]

Great video Tim! Not sure if y’all get mystery tackle box or not, but I think it’d be sick to see y’all catch a fish on every bait that comes in one so we can see how y’all use the baits and how long it takes to catch a fish on every bait. I know other channels do it but the way you and Matt explain your reasoning behind everything y’all do on the water and how exactly to use different baits, I think it’d make for a really cool video.

[@VinceNiergarth]

Love the spook! So much fun!

[@jasonbruno3483]

Hey Tim & Matt! Great video as always, Tim. A question that a lot of viewers might be asking themselves... When fishing a river system, points come out often angling downstream. How would you position your boat and which angle should you cast from? Should you cast upstream and retrieve the length of the point downstream or come across the point as if you are chopping a carrot? Do you ever retrieve coming up against the current? Thanks, gentlemen!

[@rdgsupafli]

Yes I been waiting on this time of year. Got some big baits and been waiting to try them out!! Love that top water bite!

[@michaelbates8355]

That tip at the end about smallmouth or spotted bass knocking the bait out the water hit home with me happens all the time and I was wondering what I can do to maximize my hook up ratio much appreciated guys!

[@Ugh_its_dat_guy86]

I'd love to see a little more on the big baits. I would love to see more about smallmouth in more Southern rivers and lakes throughout the year.

[@willperryman4559]

Yeah TIM 🤩👏👏👏 I love when you get excited 😜 and I love when I’ve got all of your top picks already 😂😂🎣🙌🎣

[@markphilippsjr]

Just the video I needed 👍😎🎣🎣🎣

[@bobturner6142]

Wish I had watched this before fishing today, got nothing on the Whopper but all my action on a spook.

[@adamrickert466]

great info and tips love your videos

[@Kilo011]

Messaged Matt awhile back on some questions about swimbait problems been having but never heard back hope all is well great video as always

[@Hurleysellscars]

Do you guys ever do fishing Deep pits I live in Florida and I fish mainly old phosphate pits +

[@fishing.with.murphy]

Awesome video thank u, 😎

[@GustavoFutami]

Bottas still have time to fishing, what a man

[@GAB3D559]

@10:11 man those VMC bladed trebles are worth their weight in gold…Ive been throwing a 1.5-2.5 for a while now and I swear when I’ve got that hook on they destroy the bait always on that front hook

[@TrailRat700xc]

Thanks for Posting

[@WanderOutdoors]

Thanks for all the great info!

[@kenmccarthyfishing]

Thank you Tim and Matt for everything you do ❤️👊

[@Twangtown7]

Tim, what got you so excited at 5:23?? Lol

[@brianrobinson9979]

Do you ever use a Monofilament leader for topwater walking baits (Spook, Rover, Vixen, etc.)? If so, when and why? Oh and about how long of a leader if you do?

[@andybales7318]

It's about to be a fun time of year for lures! Silver flash Bomber Long A an overlooked bait in the fall, twitched aggressively on top/just below...white zoom horny toad fished fast, another in heavier cover...hard to beat a big glide for fun, though!

[@heads_or_tales7364]

i fish like a small lake on a kyack so should i use like a smaller walking bait to match the bait fish or go full sized spook?

[@tylerperez8755]

Caught my PB 8.5 pounds on a 6XD crank bait in upstate NY.

[@NorthEastRyda]

I dont know if it would be to much of a hassle to do. But I would love to see a retrieving tutorial video with multiple views at once. You have one camera on you filming your rod and reel manipulation and at the same time showing a underwater View of the bait reacting to the manipulation of the rod. 15-20 second clips of different baits and or retrieval methods. I know personally being able to see the cause and effect would be extremely beneficial.

[@greenpighunter6930]

Excellent

[@joshuacrick9923]

I need one of those sweatshirts you have on!

[@terryjohnson666]

Terrific video, Tim, as always. Wondering why you prefer the lipless recommended here as opposed to the trusty LV-500.

[@Tbowie13]

Hey guys, I'm just curious, but I never hear you talk about the Megabass glidebaits. It's always either the cheap S-wavers, or the crazy expensive Deps glides. Do you guys not like the I-slide 185's, and 262's? I've had a good bit of success on the 185's for spotted bass...anyways I was just curious.

[@WhereWeWild]

Good stuff 🤙🏽

[@hamptonsmithfishing]

Wrecked ‘em on a buzz bait on Tuesday!!

[@muchograssyass1]

Have a question for ya, we have a cabin in S. Central MO. Access to 2 lakes which have spillways that create a creek. My son and I have been fishing the creek for a couple months now and have had a good amount of luck. Nothing really big but with catching. We recently had fish bite on 2 different areas that were decent size. Trying to track them down again, they are semi confined to 2 areas. The best bait we have found to date is either a wee or teeny wee crawdad bait by rebel. The 2 spots we have been fishing are only about 4' deep at best. Would really like to land these 2 if possible. Looking for suggestions thought about using one of the suggested flukes.

[@frankevans6584]

Where are you located on Tennessee River. We have a lakeside RV spot near Amy Island on Cherokee. We caught a couple 3.5 lbers this past weekend 9-23-26-2021 on top. I anxious to try my savage gear bone glide bait when we get back. Fish were scattered but aggressive

[@hunterpomeroy5522]

I've found a jig is good for fall

[@grdfishing3326]

So if my lake has submerged hydrilla but most of the lake has emergent lily pads . Do the fish prefer one over the other? Im in jersey but the weather is just now starting to cool into the 70s this week! Love the videos !

[@paynekaufmann403]

As it cools down they’ll prob go to hydrilla but idk. Whichever one dies first they’ll be on rn

[@grdfishing3326]

@@paynekaufmann403 the pads are thick in this particular lake some are dying and some have mats of dying hydrilla lumped into the pads but the pads are healthy. Thanks for the insight !

[@simmy2132]

I wouldn't focus too much on the vegitation. If you have coves or small bays or something the bass can corner the bait fish I would focus on that. Start with a handful of the small to medium sized ones and then move on to the bigger ones. Especially good coves are the ones connected to deeper water nearby. You'll have to experiment a little to find the best ones. If you don't have coves then look for something where they can pin them in and pick them off. Don't know your lake so hope this helps.

[@darenburnett6079]

Awesome 👍🏾👍🏾

[@larryvilla6869]

Tackle warehouse accidentally sent me a free sneaky Pete

[@williamhaberman6240]

Now that you guys are in TN. Are you planning on getting back into the Tournamment circuit?

[@CanadianBasserman]

Great info as always! haha

[@mikewill3212]

My question is for colors and I think it’s been answered but if I’m fishing in small lakes and ponds and we don’t have shads what other colors are good besides blue gill color

[@JasonCarrara]

Love you Channel learn a lot from your videos but screw that always rock some kind of finesse bait along with your reaction. I'm all about that weightless senko. Patience pays off!

[@olfaithfuloutdoors]

I might have to pull out the old spook!

[@urban_legendO-H]

When is a good time to tie on an umbrella rig? Never fished one before but just got one and I can’t wait to throw it. I only fish from a kayak. Help a fellow fisherman out.

[@stpbasss3773]

I want to know that too. I have one but Ive only tied it on a couple times and never really gave it a chance.

[@paynekaufmann403]

Lets see if these tips will work on the river for smallies

[@trackernation939]

What rod and reel combo would you recommend to cast the tactical bassin ddp with?

[@michaelhuggins6140]

I’m catching a few here and there in creek mouths on the main river channel with a 6 XD. Most of the fish are sitting in this area but are around 30 to 40 feet. What can I get to go that deep as far as cranking goes. I can see them on the electronics but can’t hit bottom

[@MartinRodriguez-gx9cs]

How deep r u fishing this time of year?

[@RsLays]

I've been really struggling in Oregon to figure out what they want and where, I don't have a boat so I've been trying to find cover near the bank, but I usually only get 1-2 small bass when I go out for the day. Our weather has been all over the place the last week, some days it's 80, next day high is 55-60, not sure if that's effecting things.

[@wglennhowells]

@DarrenLays where in OR?

[@RsLays]

@@wglennhowells I'm in Newberg Salem area, so I've been to wheatland ferry, Rogers landing, st Louis ponds, Tualatin river and a few other spots.

[@jhorgos12]

@@RsLays best thing that helped me with bank fishing was using a contour map. That way you can identify underwater points, humps and drop offs that might be within casting distance. I used Fishbrain for the maps. Helped me find tons of awesome spots that looked like nothing from the bank.

[@RsLays]

@@jhorgos12 badass, I'll try that. It got cold over here so fast and I've been struggling to figure out where they are, maybe that'll help. Thanks man

[@jhorgos12]

@@RsLays it works awesome in the summer when the fish move deeper, too

[@justinmeyers8668]

I have been asking you guys for a while now but you never answer back !! I just want to know what type of rod and reel you use for throwing a fluke or double fluke rig ? I have been wanting to throw it but can’t decide what is better to throw a fluke or double fluke rig on a longer pole or shorter pole ? A moderate fast tip or a extra fast tip ? Please help me out ?

[@goodmanfishing]

Squarebill - Using braid to leader or straight fluoro?

[@Marvld1]

How do you fish fall low water in rivers with moss on the bottom for Smallmouth

[@scottstuckey715]

What color S-Waver for northern clear water bluegill, perch, crappie water?

[@stpbasss3773]

Do you guys ever use bucktail jigs for bass?

[@Fresh_N_Salt_Fishing]

Thanks Tim!!

[@stpbasss3773]

Im having a tough one lately. Im in socal and the fall transition has me confused. I see all the huge fish in the shallows hunting bluegill but when I throw a bluegill swimbaits they don't want anything to do with it.

[@chrisfoley3320]

Working the glide bait slow or fast? Great info man!

[@Dogbone384]

“Burn, burn, burn,…pause…” sounds like a TacticalBassin’ t-shirt/hoodie graphic to me…

[@MassReelFishing]

Burn burn burn on the front. Pause on the back. I’d buy one.

[@cbdrummer77]

I there a reason you never talk about the smaller glide baits like the 120 s waver or the 6th sense speed glide? Do they just not produce like the bigger glides?

[@CJones5050]

Any glide bait is good man. They plug expensive ass lures in these videos because they get money when everyone goes and buys them from tackle warehouse using their affiliate link. Any glide bait will produce as long as it swims is an S pattern

[@terryjohnson666]

@@CJones5050 Lol! Yeah, the S-Waver is SUCH a expensive bait. Not! Neither is the 6th Sense. I wonder if you have any personal experience with these guys on which to base your opinion. I doubt it. I think you are maybe just a wee bit jealous. I know them both well and have fished with them in CA and in Mexico. They are fantastic individuals, even better family guys and both had the good sense to marry up! I know for a FACT that they do NOT recommend tackle for profit. They ONLY recommend stuff that has worked well for them in the circumstances described. And most of what they recommend is mid-range or economy tackle. They just really, really, REALLY know how to use it. Oh, well, haters gonna hate but somehow they keep on watching the videos - which DO make money for Tactical Bassin’, as well they should.

[@CJones5050]

@@terryjohnson666 I think you just went off on a rant for no reason my dude. Lol. I was referring to the glide baits I use that are a lot cheaper than the ones he plugged and I have plenty luck with them. I was just referring to the fact that it doesn't have to be a name brand or even a $15-$20 glide bait to catch a fish. Lol. I still watch the videos but my comment still stands that they get money for people using their affiliate link. So... Technically they DO in fact recommend tackle for profit... Since they have THEIR affiliate link in the description. You read too far into my comment man. Lol. I still watch them because I like them.nobosy was hating. I only spoke facts. Now go take a Valium and calm down before you blow a head gasket 😂

[@juli82E]

Can you fish a walking bait, maybe a spook Jr or whopper plopper 75 or 90 on a MH Moderate rod with fluro? Great info as always, Thanks man for the vids!

[@mikeantes9597]

I use braid to mono leader they both float and the mono keeps the trebles from catching the limp braided line.tight lines

[@juli82E]

@@mikeantes9597 I do too on another rod normally, my limited combos right now are leaving me short though. Thanks man

[@richardbossman9875]

I’m surprised the front runner wasn’t mentioned as it fishes perfectly with walking baits and gets bit.

[@gabe6355]

Will these techniques work for fishing from the bank?

[@chrystalgayleadams2907]

How do these guys still have less than a half a million subs.

[@landonmilhorn]

Whats the most versital rod and reel combo, for multiple baits? like jerk, topwater, jigs, spinners, t-rigs? limited green backs and trying to get a couple multi use rods vs rod specific uses. thanks guys for the content!!

[@mikeantes9597]

7ft med heavy match with a spinning or bait caster reel I usually go middle of the road in size 6:3:1 or 7:1 gears

[@landonmilhorn]

@@mikeantes9597 awesome thank you can you tell me which rod and reel? deff bait caster, so if you have specifics that would be awesome! thanks for the reply

[@andybales7318]

7' med/heavy, 12lb. P line cxx, 15lb. big game, 17lb. BPS EXCEL, 14-17lb.sufix seige, or 30 lb.braid can do almost any bait, besides finesse...mono or braid...scratch fluoro for multi-purpose

[@mikeantes9597]

@@landonmilhorn The bass pro Johnny Morris Carbon lite 2.0 is a nice set up that won't break the bank $180 reg price maybe able to catch a sale or get some gift cards for Christmas I also like the Duckett rods and Shimano reels

[@zaksteigerwald8135]

check out the Daiwa Aird-X 7'3" MH casting rod, only $55, and the Daiwa CR-80 casting reel, only $80. I have the 7' H version of the rod paired with that reel and I use them for topwater baits, and I think they're great for the $. You can use that combo for just about anything and they won't break the bank.

[@brettmontey8762]

Would this apply to smallmouth as well?

[@Michael_Adventures2]

Used these tips and cause my new Pb

[@brae6719]

if i hade to use one glide bait which glide bait would you use ?

[@hunterweeks7209]

No hate (and if you can help me I would greatly appreciate it) but I call bologna. I went out fishing today. It is October 23rd of 2021 and I fished for about 7 hours and I caught one single fish one my first cast of the day. Not a bite for the rest of the day. I was fishing a monster lake with bass, walleye, panfish...I used every lure I had in my book bag. Idk what I’m doing wrong

[@Joshystick85]

What about if you're stuck on shore?

[@tylucifer9865]

perfection

[@ToejamsDAoC]

small ponds still the same?

[@PiperFishing]

Notice you guys both have the hydrowave 2 on your boats. Ever going to talk about them?

[@tacticalbassin]

We've done a full review in the past 👍

[@jimmcculloch5825]

I have two thoughts on this video. All that wind, and almost flat water. I bank fish, and, because of the vegetation, I cannot fish any treble hooks. I guess that leaves me with the fluke from this video.

[@andybales7318]

Don't underestimate a white zoom horny toad weedless across the top, in the fall

[@jimmcculloch5825]

@@andybales7318 Thanks, I used a white Spor. I did not get hung up.

[@john__photography]

Second lol. Great video Tim, using all these this weekend.

[@casmankupovics1802]

Topwater really, I live in ontario and yesterday my lake was at 59 I dont think ill be getting Topwater bites for a while, I was catching them on spinnerbaits, do you think I should try some Topwater?

[@jamescary6759]

They will slam topwater all through October. Especially if you are catching them on a spinnerbait.

[@casmankupovics1802]

@@jamescary6759 i live in Canada, we get snow in October i will give it a try though, are there any specific water temps?

[@casmankupovics1802]

@@jamescary6759 i live in Canada, we get snow in October i will give it a try though, are there any specific water temps?

[@jamescary6759]

@@casmankupovics1802 If your in Canada and your water temp is still 50-60 you should be able to catch them. I assume your after smallmouth right? Also no harm in giving it a try anyway tbh 🤷‍♂️

[@casmankupovics1802]

@@jamescary6759 ok I will give it a try

[@fatherpetey2866]

5:23 😂😂

[@mortuarymax]

hey guys can you speed crank from the bank? lol

[@brianwood3734]

how do I get the tacticalbassin shirts cant seem to find how to purchase them?

[@normanham6142]

Available @ Tackle Warehouse. Link is listed in description.

[@Shad0wKlown]

Except in Maryland... they go into hibernation 12 months a year, ha ha

[@pirate7646]

Yes sir

[@davecronce3127]

You guys really need to do some snook fishing in South Florida.

[@gamingdreams2142]

I never have any luck from the bank in fall.

[@stillinyaisstillinur3300]

Watching a Commercial shows Channel support and helps with the algorithm plus YT will send TacticalBassin $$$ ty all

[@bassfury9241]

👍

[@LeeandMira]

Ohio

[@brandonrussVOLS-FAN-4-LIFE]

Fourth!