Winter Transition Bass Fishing! (Lipless, A–Rig, Plus Bonus Topwater!)

Let’s go fishing!! Matt is back on the Tennessee River after the Buyer’s Guides, and he’s ready to catch some fish! Watch as he eliminates water, builds a pattern, and starts catching fish! By the end he’s catching them on every cast!

Whenever you’ve been away from the lake it takes time to locate fish. Today Matt got some clues with the Tactical Micro Rig, but really had to work for the rest of the puzzle pieces. By the end he figured out a great lipless crankbait bite, and that topwater fish was an awesome late–season bonus fish!

Below you’ll find links to all the baits he caught fish on. We’ve included the exact sizes and colors for each, as well as some of the great rod and reel combos he was fishing. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each.

*MICRO RIG…*
Rig– Hog Farmer Tactical Micro Flex (Bladed): https://bit.ly/3RY1wUK
Hooks– ZMan Trout Eye Finesse: https://bit.ly/3C7H1iL
Size: 1/8 oz
Baits– Damiki 3″ Armor Shad: https://bit.ly/2KtPDAT
Color:

*FROG…*
•Nories NF60: https://bit.ly/3CfiSqD
Color: Lemon Shell

*LIPLESS CRANKBAITS…*
•Nomad Swimtrex Max (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3SjrDWD
Color: Threadfin Shad

•Jackall TN 60 (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2lqAwjh
Color:

*MICRO RIG COMBO…*
Rod– Shimano Expride B 6’10” Medium: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL
Reel– Shimano Curado 70 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2apmDJt
Line– Sufix 832 (30 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji
Leader– Sufix Advance (12 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

*FROG COMBO…*
Rod– Shimano Expride 7’3″ Extra Heavy: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL
Reel– Shimano Metanium MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB
Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro 65 lb Braid: https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

*SWIMTREX LIPLESS COMBO…*
Rod– St. Croix Legend Tournament Carbon Cranker: https://bit.ly/3Iow9KV
Model: 7’2″ Medium Heavy Moderate
Reel– Shimano SLX 70 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/3gIUCgJ
Line– Sufix 131 Braid (40 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF
Leader– Sufix Advance Mono (14 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

*JACKALL LIPLESS COMBO…*
Rod– G Loomis IMX Pro 855C CBR: https://bit.ly/2FQj6CZ
Reel– Shimano Curado 70 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2apmDJt
Line– Sufix 832 Braid (30 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji
Leader– Sufix Advance Mono (17 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

*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… *

Boat– Skeeter FXR 21: https://bit.ly/43GvGQh
Motor– Yamaha VMAX SHO 250 HP: https://bit.ly/3xolFv0
Trolling Motor– Minn Kota Ultrex Quest: https://bit.ly/41RErpY
Electronics– Humminbird Apex 13: https://bit.ly/3pdaK1q
Batteries– Dakota Lithium 135 AH: https://bit.ly/4b9HooR
Anchors– Minn Kota Raptors: https://bit.ly/3iMUrEJ
Camera– GoPro Hero 12: https://bit.ly/3MwQToy

*FAVORITE TOOLS AND GEAR…* 

Favorite sunglasses: https://bit.ly/3cLH0kl
Favorite Pliers: https://bit.ly/3xJFwTu
Favorite Rod Cover: https://bit.ly/3UewJEx
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 Hard Storage Box: https://bit.ly/2t3uHMR
Favorite Soft Tackle Storage: https://bit.ly/3TnKHl7
Favorite Net: https://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!

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