Big bass love deep water, don’t be afraid to catch them! In late Fall bass congregate offshore, forming schools that are much larger than anything found in the shallows. Most anglers ignore these fish because they’re not used to fishing deeper structure with electronics, or don’t have confidence targeting suspended fish. Come along with Matt and CC to find out just how easy it is to catch quality bass in deep, open water.
At the start of the day Matt and CC planned to locate feeding fish around offshore schools of baitfish. Upon arriving at the lake they were greeted by heavy winds and cold air temperatures. While this required some adaptation, they stuck to their plan and successfully located schooling bass. This style of fishing is a commitment and often requires time spent on your electronics searching for fish. Matt used his Humminbird Solix units to scan flats and located an old house foundation in the process. While it didn’t produce today, a few waypoints were dropped around the foundation’s perimeter for future trips. This goes to show once again that time spent on your electronics is never wasted time.
After a few stops the bass were located around baitfish in 35-40 feet of water. Matt and CC made short work of them using a jigging spoon, finesse swimbait, and a tail spin. This 3-part approach allowed them to cover water by fan casting but also provided an option for dropping down in an instant on fish that appeared below the boat. The key to schooling fish is speed. Once the bass are fired up you must get the bait to them as quickly as possible or the school will calm down and the feeding frenzy will end. The combination of spooning for a quick reaction and casting to relocate the school as it moved around the area was a deadly combination.
Below is a breakdown of the gear and equipment that was used in today’s video.
The baits…
-TacticalBassin Finesse Swimbait Head (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2Pqrq3n
(Blue Shad, Tennessee Shad)
-ZXone Lures 4” Swammer Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2PogV0q
(309, Bream, Tennessee Shad)
-Keitech 4.3” Fat Swing Impact Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v
(Electric Shad, Ghost Rainbow)
-Damiki Axe Blade 1 oz Underspin: http://bit.ly/2w2uB9t
(Holo Real Shad, Black Holo)
-Blade Runner 1 3/4 oz Spoon: http://bit.ly/2aKVLlG
(Morning Dawn UV, UV Fried Chicken)
Matt’s Spoon Combo…
Rod- Shimano Zodias 7’2” MH: http://bit.ly/2cgmMAe
Reel- Daiwa Tatula CT 7:1 Reel: http://bit.ly/2zT6tDZ
Line- 20 lb Sunline Assassin: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm
CC’s Swimbait Combo…
Rod- Shimano Zodias 6’10” MH: http://bit.ly/2cgmMAe
Reel- Shimano Curado 200K: http://bit.ly/2tHewEh
Line- 20 lb Sunline Assassin Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm
Budget Spooning Combo…
Rod- Shimano SLX 7’ MH: http://bit.ly/2L3wppO
Reel- Shimano SLX HG Casting: http://bit.ly/2NfdOnk
Line- 20 lb Seaguar Red Label: http://bit.ly/2LOVEwA
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What we wear…
Sun Mask: http://bit.ly/2JcA8xi
Sun Shirt w/ Hood: http://bit.ly/2vgTOst
Light Fishing Pants: http://bit.ly/2foDx10
Reaper Hoodie (Hoodie with Warm Face Cover built in): http://bit.ly/2yRURSd
Horizon Sweater (Water resistant, great for layering): http://bit.ly/2gTC1oB
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Equipment We Recommend…
Minn Kota Ultrex Trolling Motor: http://bit.ly/2vFQypW
Humminbird Solix 15 Electronics: http://bit.ly/2Hazsej
Minn Kota Talons: http://bit.ly/2F0QBSP
Hot Foot Throttle Control: http://bit.ly/2ob4kgO
Loc-R-Bar Boat Security: http://bit.ly/2CMF1NP
Favorite Storage Box: http://bit.ly/2fvjcFB
Favorite Pliers: http://bit.ly/2tfxFvw
Favorite Split Ring Pliers: http://bit.ly/2fT4Qw0
Favorite Wire Cutters: http://bit.ly/2soB34k
Favorite life jacket: http://bit.ly/2odXXIP
Favorite sunglasses: http://bit.ly/2glE3eN
Hero7 Camera: http://bit.ly/2RsLpjB
ElectroSamson Scale: http://bit.ly/2f7QgQ9
Frabill Net: http://bit.ly/2FNdnQr
Lure Retriever: http://bit.ly/2TLTJc6
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awesome video brotha just found your page it’s great!
Great video
Me and Sierra have very similar strategies for the fall to winter transition…..
I love you man! So hardcore, wife and daughter in the winter. How? Do tell
Would be great to see on your electronics what the creek channels, rock beds, and mud flats looked like. Perhaps for a future video?
I have to utter the 4 worst words in fishing. I winterized the boat. Lucky for us that we have Tactical Bassin for the next 5 months.
have you ever won any tournaments? because you are the real deal.
Love the real life with bringing the kid! I think you guys need to make a video based on how you set your child up for success when you take her out with you. I'm reluctant to take my little guy out sometimes and would love to know you guys handle bringing little kids in the boat with you. Maybe you've covered it before. Maybe you haven't. Either way, I think it'd be great to see and like everything from you guys, am sure I'd learn a lot.
Any chance you guys are going to be at the "Sportsman's expo" in Sacramento again? I know your doing a ton of travelling.
Soak this all up matt your whole family is happy beautifull and healthy your daughters super cute also she's going to grow up so quick your going to remember her being a baby out on the water while you and momma catching spots smallies and largemouth all day can't beat that.
The day I find a woman that loves fishing as much as me lucky man you are matt
So great to see you fishing with your family. Really entertaining video. Thanks
Great video. December through January about the only lure I fish is a spoon. With my Solix it's almost like cheating.😁
Looks like berryessa launch ramp just based on the intro lol
When I think offshore I think ocean. I really need to fix my boat lol
Hey Matt, I don't see the sun screen listed on tackle list. Smear a bunch on that sweet little princess you have in the boat with you. The best time to prevent skin cancer is all of the time.
Didnt your boat come with an optimax? When did you switch to Yamaha? What made you switch to Yamaha?
Here in sweden the ice is slowly covering the lakes where i live. pls send help 😀
Lmao.. Are you guys feeding that girl benadryl!.. Can't believe she's sleeping on the boat!
What are your initial thoughts on the Tatula CT?
Matt.. When are you going to do a video with the crappie bite and showing how it looks like on the graph?
love these guys …. they fish everyday with new vids and tips and tricks…. awesome
Now I see why I haven't seen your boat in a while. Nice choice on the re-power. We were killing them with a 3/4 underspin when we found the big bait balls last weekend there.
Nice dad moves
My son: “Is that Matt Allen?” We love Tactical Bassin! Here’s a question – I have family of four – any experience with the Lund 2075 Vbass XS? Another option for family of four for bass fishing?
Your gonna have to go back to that house and see what you can make happen.
Any buyer guild for this year?
House foundation at 49 feet?!?!?! What the hell??? Lol
HELL YA
New Melones or Don Pedro
I noticed you are using a rod that only goes up to 1oz lures, why use a 1 3/4oz spoon on it? Awesome video time to go try some spoons in the deep water.
Passed 30 feet, depressurization becomes too hard and mortality becomes high. I don’t fish under 30 feet for that. Fizzing isn’t a solution too as it is hard to well do the thing, and reeling fast these fishs isn’t great for them too, as it remove a y possibility to fishs to adapt a little. But i love you all @ tactical 🥰
I should have my finesse heads in today!! I'm ready!
A Daiwa in Matt's hand? What is going on?
How about a video on deep bluff walls because where I live that is the only place I'm getting bass at
Swammer looks like good size and color.. For as many lakes that have Gizzard shad in them, those colors are a challenge to find.. Usually you have something in color that is more threadfin or a mix in color… Matt Cabellas had some that are actually good in both…Thanks again!
Matt, when do you decide to throw the spoon instead of a trap for schooling fish?
I would be fishing this weekend but it’s hunting season down here in northern Florida but as soon as I get done hunting it’s right back on the ranger!
Hope the wild fires haven't been bad on you all be safe praying for you and your family 😎😎😎
Aren't you supposed to pop their air bladder when pulling fish from that deep?
Awesome video. Love your educational videos
So jealous, it has been way too cold to get on the water here for about 2 weeks now. Waiting till spring SUCKS.
Make a bank fishing vid 🤙🏾
I need to teach my wife how to fish so she can go with and I wont get that call asking…."ARE YOU ON YOUR WAY HOME YET"
Thank you Matt for another inspiring presentation. Would it be possible to adapt this presentation to kayak anglers at a later date? Obviously we wont't be out in the open water like the family and you were fishing today. No spot lock and probably only one graph. Thank you for any consideration.
Hi Caz!! Hi Matt!! Xoxo hugs n kisses to Sierra 😁
Great to see you out with the family. If it weren't for family none of it would be worthwhile in my opinion! How's that go a family that fishes together …