These baits will help you catch more fish! The Fall bite is in Full Swing and Bass are feeding! You can catch them on topwater, crankbaits, and even swimbaits! October is a power fisherman’s dream! Even better, the GIANT bass are starting to show back up! Don’t miss October, it’s time to go fishing!
If you’re fishing in October and don’t have a topwater tied on, you’re blowing it! It doesn’t matter that temperatures are dropping, bass are feeding! Don’t leave home this month without a topwater tied on! The same could be said for a crankbait, a jerkbait, and even a swimbait. The fact is, bass are biting and you don’t want to miss it!
Below you’ll find links to all the baits discussed in the video. We’ve included our favorite sizes and colors for each model as well. We’ve also included a couple of our favorite rod and reel combos to help cover the bases for this style of fishing. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.
*TOPWATER…*
•Megabass Giant Dog X: https://bit.ly/2yU84eE
Colors: Sexy French Pearl, Ito Tennessee Shad
•Owner Cultiva Zip N Ziggy: https://bit.ly/3BTMLuh
Colors: Brown Trout, Natural Minnow, Shiner
*DEEP CRANKBAIT…*
•River2Sea Tactical DD 75: https://bit.ly/37dclbX
Colors: True Shad, Ghost Minnow, Mirrored Minnow
•Spro Rock Crawler: https://bit.ly/2NFPA5t
Colors: Phantom Green, Phantom Brown
*SHALLOW CRANKBAIT…*
•Spro Speed Demon: https://bit.ly/3XGWUC2
Colors: Laundry Matte, Old School Shad
•Damiki BTC 50: https://bit.ly/3OVb3Lc
Colors: Mossy Shad, Ghost Minnow, Real Shad
*UNDERSPINS…*
•Dirty Jigs Tactical Finesse Underspin: https://bit.ly/3JOd8UY
Sizes: 1/8 oz – 3/8 oz
•Xzone Swammer 3.5 Swimbait: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q
Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl
•Storm 3″ Largo Shad Swimbait: https://bit.ly/3vxP0NB
Colors: Albino Shad, Sexy Shad
*JERKBAITS…*
•Megabass Vision 110+1 Jr: https://bit.ly/2LnK389
Colors: Elegy Bone, Mat Shad, Tennessee Shad
•Shimano Zumverno 95 SP: https://bit.ly/3Gbzrmw
Colors: Ghost Ayu, Clown, S Hasu
*JERKBAIT HOOK UPGRADES…*
110+1 Jr Hooks…
•Gamakatsu 1X Black (Size 8): https://bit.ly/3oSXVXp
Zumverno Hooks…
•Hayabusa TBL 930 NRB (Size 8): https://bit.ly/3qBuXkB
*SOFT JERKBAITS…*
•Zoom Super Fluke: https://bit.ly/2aqys0H
Colors: Albino, Smoking Shad
•Xzone Whiplash Shad: https://bit.ly/3IpMKQo
Colors: Electric Shad, Smoke Pearl Laminate
Hook– VMC Redline Wide Gap: https://bit.ly/3m3dn6G
Size: 4/0
*GLIDE BAITS…*
•G Ratt Pistol Pete: https://bit.ly/2RYCPFe
Colors: TW Light Trout, Hitch, Baby Trout
•River2Sea S Waver 168: https://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh
Colors: Lit Shad, I Know It, Light Trout
*FAVORITE JERKBAIT COMBO…*
Rod– Shimano Expride B 6’10” Medium: https://bit.ly/32IrXqE
Reel– Shimano Aldebaran MGL (HG): http://bit.ly/2uQ4oH8
Line– Sunline Super FC 10 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju
*FAVORITE CRANKBAIT COMBO…*
Rod– G Loomis IMX Pro 906 CBR: http://bit.ly/2og0BmK
Reel– Shimano Bantam MGL A (HG): https://bit.ly/2H44yjG
Line– Sunline Crank FC (12 lb): https://bit.ly/3fohguC
*BUDGET TOPWATER COMBO…*
Rod– St. Croix Bass X 7’1″ Medium Fast: https://bit.ly/2r0xWAs
Reel– Daiwa Fuego CT: https://bit.ly/35hugfH
Line– Sufix 832 (30 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji
Leader– Maxima Ultragreen (15 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae97J9
*BUDGET CRANKBAIT COMBO…*
Rod- St. Croix Mojo Glass 7’4″ Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2YIxLy5
Reel- Shimano SLX A 150 (HG): http://bit.ly/2NfdOnk
Line- Sunline FC (12 lb): http://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: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz
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*MAJOR EQUIPMENT WE USE DAILY… *
Trolling Motor– Minn Kota Ultrex 112: http://bit.ly/2vFQypW
Electronics– Humminbird Solix 15: https://bit.ly/35HuPRY
Anchors– Minn Kota Talons: http://bit.ly/2F0QBSP
Camera– GoPro Hero 9: http://bit.ly/2KQ0VEI
*FAVORITE TOOLS AND GEAR…*
Favorite sunglasses: https://bit.ly/3cLH0kl
Favorite Pliers: https://bit.ly/3xJFwTu
Favorite life jacket: http://bit.ly/2odXXIP
Favorite Scale: http://bit.ly/2f7QgQ9
Favorite Lure Retriever: http://bit.ly/2TLTJc6
Favorite Braid Cutters: https://bit.ly/35KSp3O
Favorite Split Ring Pliers: http://bit.ly/2fT4Qw0
Favorite Storage Box: https://bit.ly/3U9y4cl
Favorite Net: https://bit.ly/3kdZ3kA
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Video was major help thanks dude
Hey Matt & Tim, thanks for all the years of teaching us how to become better anglers. Not only do you talk about budget-limited gear but you also don't forget us poor bankies. I especially like that you are not afraid to express yourselves about fishing ethics, like bed fishing, and promoting the best fishing habits to ensure the future of the sport.
Another really good video
Out of curiosity when you're talking about hooks @13:50, why not talk about hook sharpening instead of swapping out hooks for gram:gram equivalents? Hooks have to be kept razor sharp regardless. Sharpening smokes constantly changing them
Whopper plopped or nah?
Tons of good info. Great work, thank you
One of the best top five i've seen. Thumbs up!
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lol….i feel like those baits will just get stuck on some damn log in the water…20 bucks gone… 1 tip that get you more fish… A boat!!!!
Square bills aren't weedless for me 😂
What would you recommend for us poor folk that can only bank fish 😛
Well yesterday had a giant swipe and miss my 8in glide chopping .. ass you guys say I know where she lives now 😂
I'm surprised that spinnerbaits and chatterbaits aren't in your top 5 baits for catching them in October TacticalBassin. I was catching bass on spinnerbaits and chatterbaits like crazy in 2021 in October and caught a 6 pound bass in a pond on a spinnerbait that day.
The hooks that come on megabass jerkbaits are incredible, dangerously sticky, personally i dont think you need to upgrade them
Sometimes my sneaky pete does this wierd thing where it rolls instead of going side to side. I cant figure it out. I retied multiple times too
The Cultiva is chronically out of stock in most if not all colors, unfortunately
What if there are weeds on the bottom
Thanks.
Good stuff. I do wish you guys would talk about water temps more. That would be helpful for everyone in different parts of the country.
Nice to know I’m not the only psycho with a little scale on his desk that switches between ounces and grams. 😎😁🤙🏽
Shipping costs on a lot of those lures just kills it for me. I'm not spending more than the cost of the bait for shipping.
Has the "fall bite" actually started I fish lake Guntersville it's still hot here
I would love it if I could buy a Tactical Bassin T-shirt that said:
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Lol. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
Not here in central Texas. It's still 90 plus.
Think Matt ever gets tired of saying “BURN PAUSE BURN BURN BURN PAUSE BURN PAUSE”?
I was personally taken Matt and Tim's approach to bass fishing about a lot of Bates and I'll try them and see what it works. I don't have any top 5 categories yet. I'm out here on lake in alabama
Good Lord, how are we talking about October already?😮
Thanks for another great video Matt! No underspin bites for me this morning but I did pick off a good one on a swing head with a rage craw.
Thanks Matt. great information. I have Really appreciated all the information you've given me over the last many years.
Question for ya, Matt. What hooks do you use as an upgrade for the 110 Rerange? The stock hooks are sharp as hell, but they bend out pretty easily. I’m looking for a good replacement hook to put on my reranges.
Is there a specific bait you recommend throwing for deep mountain reservoirs that are windy with stained water
What you said at 7:30 about separating your bait amongst thousands of other real baits is spot on! Took me a year to figure that out. You need a bait that makes the baitfish scurry away from it and enable the Bass to see your bait. You really are tactical about your knowledge and approach.