Today we’re catching BIG bass on Lake Falcon in Texas! The bass are already moving offshore in this part of the country and we’re catching them on big worms and creature baits. Come along as we explore one of the most unique lakes in the US (and Mexico) and catch some big bass along the way!
When we got to the lake we were shocked to find it was more than 40 feet low. Only one boat ramp was open and the water was a dirty brown color. This may have deterred other anglers but we know that low water can mean huge congregations of fish on offshore structure. We weren’t disappointed!
If you’ve never been to this part of the country, its worth a visit. The town of Zapata on the shores of Lake Falcon is home to several tackle shops. Its a step back in time to the heart of bass fishing and a place where anglers don’t even bat an eye when talk of double digit fish comes up.
The vast majority of today’s fish were caught on soft plastics. Below you’ll find links to all the different baits we were throwing, the exact trailers, colors, rigging, etc. We’ve also included some of our favorite combos that we used throughout the course of the day.
Plastic Worms…
-Zoom Ol’ Monster:
Color: Junebug, Junebug Red, Candy Bug
-Netbait T-Mac 6.5″:
Color: JuneBug
Today’s Creature Baits…
-Zoom Z-Craw (Standard):
Colors: Junebug, BlackLight
-Strike King Rage Bug:
Colors: Junebug
-Zoom Magnum Ultravibe Speed Craw:
Colors: Junebug
Other Great Baits Available In Junebug…
-Zoom Super Speed Craw:
-Netbait Paca Slim 4″:
-Netbait C-Mac Curtly Tail 11″ Worm:
-Strike King Magnum Rage Bug:
-Keitech Mad Wag Long 11″ Worm:
Texas-Rigging…
Tim’s Hook- Owner Jungle Wide Gap 5/0:
Matt’s Hook- Owner All Purpose 5/0:
Weight- Swagger Tungsten Vader 3/8 oz:
Peg- VMC Sinker Stops:
Other Rigging…
Wobble Head- Dirty Jigs Pivot Point:
Sizes: 1/2 oz 4/0 for Rage Bug, 3/4 oz 5/0 for Z-Craw
Shaky Head- Dirty Jigs Canterbury 1/4 oz:
Chatterbait…
Bait- Evergreen JackHammer 1/2 oz (Hites Hot Craw):
Trailer- Yamamoto Kickin Zako (Green Pumpkin):
Tim’s Texas Rig Combo…
Rod- Shimano Expride 7’6″ Medium Heavy:
Reel- Shimano Metanium DC (HG):
Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 65 lb Braid:
Leader- Sunline Super FC Sniper 25 lb:
Matt’s Travel Combo…
Rod- Megabass Triza Stym Palisades:
Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B (XG):
Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 65 lb Braid:
Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 20 lb Mono:
Matt’s Favorite Wobble Head Combo…
Rod- Shimano Zodias 7’5″ Heavy:
Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B (XG):
Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 50 lb Braid:
Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 20 lb Mono:
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TacticalBassin Apparel and Lure Designs:
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Major Equipment We Use Daily…
Trolling Motor- Minn Kota Ultrex 112:
Electronics- Humminbird Solix 15:
Anchors- Minn Kota Talons:
Net- Frabill Conservation PLD 2612:
Camera- GoPro Hero 9:
Favorite Tools and Gear…
Favorite Storage Box:
Favorite sunglasses:
Favorite Pliers:
Favorite life jacket:
Favorite Scale:
Favorite Lure Retriever:
Favorite Braid Cutters:
Favorite Split Ring Pliers:
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