Don't Make These Summer Fishing Mistakes! (And How To Catch Fish On Hot Days)
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Don't make these mistakes! Summer bass fishing is tough enough without being your own worst enemy. If you can avoid these 5 common fishing mistakes, you will absolutely catch more fish this Summer!
Summer fishing success is in the details. Paying close attention to conditions and timing is the difference between a great day on the water and just catching a sun burn. Here are Tim's top 5 mistakes he recommends you change as soon as possible.
1) Timing - Best Bites Happen Midday
2) Not All Shade Is Created Equal - Find Shade Near Structure
3) Not All Docks Are The Same - Biggest/Darkest Shade Is Key
4) Throw Reaction But Don't Forget Finesse
5) Night Fishing - Fish Later For More Success
Below you'll find links to our favorite Summer baits. We've included them as recommendations to help you be more successful as you strive to avoid these mistakes. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can find detailed photos and descriptions of each item.
OUR FAVORITE BAITS FOR SUMMER BASS FISHING...
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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#fishingtips #bassfishing #Summerfishing
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I remember as early as 10 years ago when fish would start schooling 1 hour before sunset and go until dark, they'd blow up on every point or roadbed. These days I don't hardly see any fish school for more than 5 seconds, and I fish some of what supposed to be the best lakes in the southeast. It just proves to me how bad lakes have gotten and electronics just make it to where we can still catch them. Fish numbers are way down and people fishing is way up. I wish it would go back to where fishing wasn't cool and only hicks did it
@joshuagibson2520
Жыл бұрын
Waaayyy too many tourneys. For all species. Live scope hasn't helped either.
@jamesbarron1202
Жыл бұрын
Electronics are the main reason the numbers are down. I miss the 2D only sonar days.
@af4od02
Жыл бұрын
Our lakes are becoming more populated. Years ago, my favorite creeks were quiet and pristine. Now, million plus dollar 5000 square foot lake cabins, and giant wake boats have taken over.
@DirtMacGurk1
Жыл бұрын
I agree. People are spending like $10k on electronics and the tourneys are absolutely ruining the fisheries. They slay the bass and toss em back. I’ve come behind a tournament and there’s dozens of bass just floating on the surface. Sad. I’ve started to fish a couple lakes where gas powered boats aren’t allowed.
@no_regerts5176
Жыл бұрын
That’s weird. In my neck of the woods, bass populations have exploded. I’m catching more fish and bigger fish than I ever have.
For those of us in the deep South, like Southern Florida, one mistake is fishing too fast, especially relying on reaction baits. I find worms or especially drop shot rigs fished extremely slowly just in the shade line below the weeds or at the first drop off can be much more productive.
True, I caught my PB at 1:30 in the afternoon. Thanks for sharing!
Summertime fishing, and I AM up early! I'm going to hit my secret spot before work.🙌🏻🎣
@live2fishofficial
Жыл бұрын
Get it!👊💥🎣
@roberto3262
Жыл бұрын
We'll see you there! 😅
My buddy and I fish at night more than anything. I always suggest going to your channel for anyone I talk to. If I start seeing people out on the water we fish, I'm blaming you guys! Thank you for all your videos, they have definitely stepped up my game!
Always appreciate your insights, thank you for your willingness to share to the rest of us.
High heat in summer = long sleeve, hooded , UPF protective performance shirt and a brimmed hat + for protection from sweat in eyes- a bandana folded up from a triangle shape creates a sweat absorbing band. I have a few of the water soak cooling wraps/ headbands too.
@JBird401
28 күн бұрын
Those long sleeved hooded UPF's are a game changer. Just got one this year and I don't know how I fished without em all these years
Awesome video man! Thanks for the tips
This is awesome info, I always caught flak from the “older” trout guys cuz they always went to their spot and would just fish it from a chair all day without bites. The fish ain’t there I’m movin til I find ‘em. Move move move find them and fish ‘em. People get skunked cuz they just aren’t willing to find the fish.
My biggest mistake has been not moving more offshore in the summer. I used to live on the banks year round but now I’m going where the fish actually are. Thanks for the great video!!
@robertcox9226
Жыл бұрын
current, heaviest cover, deep towards dam
I used to build houses & then commercial construction for years & years so the elements, hot, cold, rain, wind, whatever. Doesn't bother me. Its all in our head if you let it bother you. I think at least. I kayak fish 12 months out of the year usually 2 times a week. No tournaments. Just love mother nature, fishing & being on water. Few weeks ago I caught 7lb 6oz, then a 5lb 8oz & then a 8lb 6oz including another 12 small largmouth. Was the best day I've ever had! In same small no name lake, local to me. I have a significantly big bass than that 8.6 jump off a week ago. Its full of big largmouth. Noone knows their there! Try & keep it that way, I tell everyone that asks where I catch these big bass when they see pictures. That their from one of big names lakes... Don't wanna blow up& destroy one of my favorite little honey holes
@gerryhazelton9569
11 ай бұрын
Sounds like my area in Massachusetts. Small ponds produce hogs
Really appreciate these informative videos, thanks
My biggest mistake aligns with your comment on taking the time to fish a bait looking for the fish. I used to tend to switch too quickly versus fish the bait then come back thru with another later. Love your videos. They have increased my catches and enjoyment of the sport. Thank you!
Best fishing tips thanks man!!!! #4
🎊🎉 Happy belated Birthday Tim 🎂
Very true all this makes good sense
I like your first point, things are constantly changing in nature, that includes fishes, they don’t just do breakfast and supper
Love the videos!
I didn’t know y’all have a Facebook channel to wicked ! Love your guys videos!
I kayak fish and I enjoyed shallow and shallow water drafting for bass, yes the summer time is hot “it’s payoff” and most of the time when I’m in or draft around trees or boulders and realized that when I’m in a cooler area I intend to catch fish.”, like you said in the shades , but these shades were in the right direction of the wind . I hope it makes sense. Most of my skills is from your show
Been 105 + here in Texas for the last 30 days. I go 0400 to 0800 yesterday I caught 12 bass from 3 to 4.5 and was home by 0830. How does that song go? "I did it my way." My local lake has no natural shade for bass.
Good Morning fellas!
Great video Tim!! I was wondering do you think night fishing is the same on ponds as is lakes?
Super informative video! I really enjoy the videos where you talk generalizations that each individual can apply to their specific fisheries. One of my biggest summer downfalls is relying too much on finesse baits, but you guys have been opening my eyes to throwing more reaction baits and man does it work! Thanks again for all the FREE & extremely helpful insight!
@abomb60
Жыл бұрын
😊😊
@gavinrobertson7799
Жыл бұрын
Try a lipless crank and thank my later
Thanks for the tips!! I tried night time fishing in TX, but the mosquitoes swarm my navigation lights in huge numbers. No matter how much bug juice I put on, it is nearly impossible to enjoy the experience.
@phantomseven3689
Жыл бұрын
Thermocell will make it enjoyable just place it on the deck with you. Maybe 2 if you have a co-angler
Awesome tips, is the magdraft good year round?
I keep hearing before sunrise during the summer is the best time to fish. I live in NH and it's been hot and humid here. I spent the other day fishing from 6:00 AM to around 2:00 PM and caught 10 smallies in the late morning/ early afternoon around the shaded bank in a pond, all on a 6" plastic worm. Like your channel!
@gerryhazelton9569
11 ай бұрын
Deep lake ?
I caught a big owl on a N Z Crawler night fishing recently. 🙃
@gerryhazelton9569
11 ай бұрын
Lol 😂 I caught a blue herring with a crazy crawler night fishing 🎣. It’s also a big bass killer
Thanks!
@midwestfischerman
Жыл бұрын
I'm positive I edged you out this morning for #️⃣1️⃣!!!🏁🏁🏁
@toddpossum
Жыл бұрын
No matter! 🤙
@midwestfischerman
Жыл бұрын
@toddpossum Have an awesome weekend, buddy. Race you again on Monday!
@toddpossum
Жыл бұрын
@@midwestfischerman no need to rush brah
@midwestfischerman
Жыл бұрын
@toddpossum All in good fun buddy.🙌🏻🎣
Grass Valley Ca here it’s been tough at lake of the pines this year. Hopefully watching this gets us to break our slump.
@tacticalbassin
Жыл бұрын
That’s the lake I grew up fishing. Hard to believe it’s gotten tough. I’m sure all the new pressure and tournaments have something to do with it.
@jeffersonstateofmind4057
Жыл бұрын
@@tacticalbassin yeah we’re not sure last year was awesome at LOP. My son is obsessed with your channel he’s gunna freak when I tell him you talked to us. We will be out tonight. Thanks for all your work it really helps.
If I'm loading all my gear and getting on the water I'm out a few hours before dawn and sometimes stay till midnight. Loading my canoe on the car and gear in the car, I'm sticking it out for a long time. Just bring enough food, drink and stay comfortable as best I can. Mid day jump in the lake or soaking my shirt a few times for sure. I'm a bit of a maniac though.
@fishingrealtor
Жыл бұрын
Sound like me on my kayak👊
Always learn from y’alls videos… when can we expect an ICast video??? Can’t wait for that one… 😁
@tacticalbassin
Жыл бұрын
Working on it. Trying to round up as much of the cool stuff as possible 👍
@gaylanmarth2431
Жыл бұрын
Saving up as much money as I can!!!😂🤣😂
Super guilty of bailing on reaction baits real quick when I’m out in the heat. Barely give the frog a shot and switch to the ned or senco.
I only fish on weekends and 11am-8pm most lakes have so many pleasure boaters I couldn’t be bothered to be out there. Normally I launch before a tournament (5:30-6) and pull out right before they do (11-1)
@canam2436
Жыл бұрын
Same
who would have thought fishing more hours means you will catch more fish
Caught the biggest and the most of my fish in the afternnon sun high and it was hot hot just yesterday lol.
I do start early but I'll stay out till 3-4ish. Usually have places to myself! The heat doesn't bother me, or the cold either
My biggest mistake is staying shallow too long and not moving offshore quicker in the day. My local lakes have 0 vegetation but they do hold big bass that seemingly want nothing to do with shallow water when it is boiling hot.
I agree with the night fishing. I'm done with getting cooked.
495 docks later and we get the point WELCOME BACK TO TACTICAL BASSIN 😂❤
Been catching large mouth EVERY day here in the hottest days in Florida 👍. My biggest summertime mistake is not fishing at all lol.
@Tbowie13
Жыл бұрын
Don't be surprised if you catch flack for saying Snagging. I'm sure it's slang for catching, but guys will envision a weighted treble hook, and fish with rips in their back.
@J-Rod73
Жыл бұрын
@Tbowie13 Sure. There, changed the word for those sensitive Karens out there 👍
@Tbowie13
Жыл бұрын
@@J-Rod73 🤣 I hear ya
Matt, Tim I'm waiting on that annual or biannual night fishing show?? Hit us with some new night fishing techniques. I know you guru's are hearing some new stuff.
Hey Tim aren’t you affiliated with st croix and weren’t you at bassmasters Waddington ny? If so thank you for the pole you gave my son
So are you saying fish shade?😂😂❤❤❤
One time I was fishing a dog that was being worked on, bang and hammers Zaza's everything and I still caught a fish from under there that was about 3 lb
wow
SHADE!!!!
Id love to be able to fish under docks, but the docks on our lake are gloating docks, and have a ton of cables holding them in place, so there are constant snags underwater. Its super difficult to fish them, besides just along the sides.
@huntersmith5071
11 ай бұрын
Top water may be worth a try
Tip for night fishing: be careful. Weird stuff happens at night. Aside from the obvious snags and running into stuff, I encounter more lawlessness at night. Also, make sure you're allowed to fish there after dark. You can get in trouble for trespassing if it is enforced 😵
@DoctorSess
Жыл бұрын
In a kayak I’m worried more about gators and snakes versus lawlessness but I carry a .45 for whatever comes my way
@natefonner2115
Жыл бұрын
@@DoctorSessyou kayak carry a .45? 😅
@DoctorSess
Жыл бұрын
@@natefonner2115 yup. Got a magnet plate that it mounts to.
@natefonner2115
Жыл бұрын
@@DoctorSess not even holstered? Sheesh! 😅
@DoctorSess
Жыл бұрын
@@natefonner2115 a holster would be less practical while on the kayak.
For some reason when I’m fishing the heat just doesn’t get too me. I get on the water about 9 or 10 in the morning and go all day till about 10 pm
Dog days suck the most for me. I will pick the coldest day of year to fish over the hottest ANY DAY
Next Video Night Fishing and why you should be doing it 😂
hey guys, i was just wondering, does matt still do the guide service? would really appreciate a response, thanks peoples.
@tacticalbassin
Жыл бұрын
I haven't closed down the guide service but have put it on hold for the time being. We're on the road non stop filming new content and it's not feasible right now to do both. However, if the email request is there I'll see it the moment I start back up. 👍🏼
@burb353
Жыл бұрын
@@tacticalbassinalright, thanks guys
First!#️⃣1️⃣🥇👊🏻🏆💪🏻🎣
@toddpossum
Жыл бұрын
Close brah
@midwestfischerman
Жыл бұрын
@toddpossum It's a photo finish this morning, buddy!!!🙌🏻🌅🎣
@Mjones8383
Жыл бұрын
Sad
@midwestfischerman
Жыл бұрын
@Mjones8383 This is just friendly banter between two TacticalBassin fans who became buddies. Don't take this more seriously than we do.👍🏻 It's tongue in cheek.
Ex what brand is your shirt . I like logo free shirts as i dont get paid to advertise for them
Best to fish when it’s hot af. Been saying it forever. Wife doesn’t believe me
So Cal sucks. No night fishing unless you’re in a Tourney
@richardkeller6940
Жыл бұрын
That does blow I would have to move
@dontnonowuno9953
Жыл бұрын
So cal is the WORST for fishing.Ppl making the regulations never fished a day in their lives.Most lakes open too late,close too early,aren't even open year round,or even all week (my home lake closed four months a year and can only fish wed ,Sat,sun..smh
@richardkeller6940
Жыл бұрын
Damn that sucks sorry dude. I am from Bay Area but live in South Carolina and there are places to fish all over and any time. It’s really nice here and we just couldn’t afford Cali anymore.
@richardkeller6940
Жыл бұрын
Damn that sucks sorry dude. I am from Bay Area but live in South Carolina and there are places to fish all over and any time. It’s really nice here and we just couldn’t afford Cali anymore.
@richardkeller6940
Жыл бұрын
Damn that sucks sorry dude. I am from Bay Area but live in South Carolina and there are places to fish all over and any time. It’s really nice here and we just couldn’t afford Cali anymore.
You ain't fishing many days in Alabama in the middle of the day during the summer.....it's beyond torture
Like most marinas you cannot fish around the docks
@roberto3262
Жыл бұрын
There's more docks than just at marinas.
@kenneth9874
Жыл бұрын
Marina's don't own the water
Fish congregation? I thought they went to school, Not church? 😂🤣😂