When water levels start dropping fishing gets tough! That is, unless you know where to look. As water levels fall, bass back away from the shore and suspend in open water. Targeting these suspended bass is one of the biggest mysteries in the sport of bass fishing. Today, we’re going to show you how we do it!
Most reservoirs have some form of Fall draw down. One reservoir will drop a few feet to reach Winter pool, another might drop 150 feet. Regardless of how far the water falls, the bass’ overall behavior is similar in both situations. Once bass begin to suspend most anglers will complain of a tough bite. They go from catching less fish, to catching no fish, to not even being able to see fish on the graph in a matter of days or weeks.
What do you do? You adapt! Today Tim is explaining where he looks for these bass and what he uses to catch them. His method is very simple, employing a handful of consistent lures to coax these open water fish into biting. Below are links to the exact baits (including exact sizes and colors) and some of the gear he uses to throw them. The links go directly to Tackle warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.
Favorite Topwater Baits…
-River2Sea Rover 128:
Favorite Colors: Abalone Shad, Ghost Minnow, Sooner
-Evergreen Shower Blows 125:
Favorite Colors: Skeleton Chartreuse, American Shad, Bone
-Teckel Kicknocker:
Favorite Colors: Chart Shiner, Lime Ice, Bone
Alabama Rig…
Baits- Keitech 4.8 Fat Swing Impact (TW Shad):
Non Hook Baits- Keitech 3.3 Fat Swing Impact:
Rig- G-Funk Cali Rig (Clearlake Camo):
Heads- Matt Allen Swimbait Head 3/16 oz:
GlideBait…
-R2S S-Waver 168 (Light Trout):
Jerkbait…
-Megabass Vision 110+1 (Pro Blue):
Senko…
Bait- Yamamoto 5″ Senko:
Colors: Baby Bass/Natural Shad
Hook- Owner Sniper Finesse (Size 1/0):
Dropshot…
Bait- Keitech Easy Shiner 4″ (Electric Shad):
Hook- Owner Mosquito Light (Size 1):
Weight- Swagger Tungsten 3/16 Tear Drop:
A-Rig/Glide Bait Combo…
Rod- Shimano Expride 7’2″ Heavy:
Reel- Shimano Curado 200K:
Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 65 lb Braid:
Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 20 lb Mono:
Budget Topwater/Jerkbait/Senko Combo…
Rod- Shimano Intenza 6’10” MH:
Reel- Shimano SLX MGL 70 HG:
Line- Power Pro Macuatro 30 lb Braid:
Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 12 lb Mono:
Budget Dropshot Combo…
Rod- Shimano Intenza 7′ Medium Light:
Reel- Shimano Nasci 2500 Spinning:
Line- Power Pro Specra 15 lb Braid:
Leader- Sunline Sniper 8 lb Fluorocarbon:
NEW Tactical Bassin Apparel…
TacticalBassin Hat:
TacticalBassin Reaper Hoodie:
TacticalBassin Shadow Hoodie:
TacticalBassin Sun Shirt:
TacticalBassin Hooded Sun Shirt:
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Equipment We Recommend…
Minn Kota Ultrex Trolling Motor:
Humminbird Solix 15 Electronics:
Minn Kota Talons:
Hot Foot Throttle Control:
Loc-R-Bar Boat Security:
Favorite Storage Box:
Favorite Pliers:
Favorite Split Ring Pliers:
Favorite life jacket:
Favorite sunglasses:
Hero8 Camera:
ElectroSamson Scale:
Frabill Net:
Lure Retriever:
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