Fall Topwater For Bass | Everything You Need To Know + Underwater Footage!
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- Опубликовано: 7 фев 2025
- Its topwater time!! Who's ready?! Popper, buzzbait, whopper plopper, walking baits, wakebaits... Fall is awesome! If you're as pumped up as we are its time to get serious about topwater fishing! Fall bass fishing is just around the corner, the baitfish will be schooling in the shallows, and its time to get your equipment dialed in. From insane underwater footage, to favorite baits, to rigging tricks, we're about to talk all things TOPWATER...
As Fall approaches the topwater bite will get better and better. Best of all, BIG bass are heading into the shallows again. If you're tired of the Summer doldrums and want to catch bigger bass this Fall, topwater is going to help you do it. Understanding when to throw topwater, how to select the right gear, and knowing which lures offer you the best chance at success, is what this video is all about.
Matt and Tim use a variety of lures to accomplish their goals. One day you might see them throwing a giant wakebait, the next morning it could be a little popper. How do they make those decisions and how can you do the same? It all comes down to understanding what the bass are eating. Matching the SIZE of the baitfish is critical to success throughout the coming months. In this video covers a ton of different lures in a variety of sizes to help you prepare for every situation. We don't expect you to remember it all so below is a breakdown of the exact lures and gear Matt discussed (in order of appearance).
Buzzbaits...
-D&M Slow Roller Buzz: bit.ly/2t7BMKt
-Dirty Jigs Skirtless Pro Buzz: bit.ly/2cWI6if
Trailer Hook Gamakatsu 3/0: bit.ly/2IGCfg1
Swimbait Trailer D Walker 120: bit.ly/2NwqBmz
Buzz Color Recommendations: White, Shad, Silver, Black/Red
Trailer Color Recommendations: PB Red, Shamrock Shad
Wakebait...
-Evergreen Noisy Dachs ND180: bit.ly/2JbrbaM
Color Recommendations: Black Bone, Oikawa
Ploppers...
-Whopper Plopper 130: bit.ly/2a7ipHL
-Whopper Plopper 110: bit.ly/2bsPbQV
-Whopper Plopper 75: bit.ly/2bsPbQV
Color Recommendations: I Know It, T-1000, Monkey Butt, Bone
Poppers...
-Megabass Pop Max: bit.ly/2qqfmm1
-Jackall Binksy: bit.ly/346G9Wk
-Damiki D Pop 70: bit.ly/2Pjvqo3
-Yellow Magic 1/4 oz: bit.ly/2al0dKP
Megabass color Recommendations: Ito Wakasagi, Megabass Sexy Shad
Jackall color Recommendations: Ghost Minnow, Ghost Oikawa
Damiki Color Recommendations: Black Hollow, Spayu
Yellow Magic Color Recommendations: Alewife, Smoke Shad, White Shad
Walking Baits...
-Evergreen Shower Blows 150: bit.ly/2zIkqUH
-Strike King Mega Dawg: bit.ly/2NNGQvs
-Evergreen Shower Blows 125: bit.ly/2zIkqUH
-Reaction Innovations Vixen: bit.ly/2rp11nr
-River2Sea Rover 128: bit.ly/2acSVea
-Heddon Chug N Spook: bit.ly/2Pk0TpZ
Evergreen Color Recommendations: Half Mirror Wakasagi, American Shad, Bone
Strike King Color Recommendations: Chrome Sexy Shad, Sexy Blueback Herring
Reaction Innovations Recommendations: Bone, Silver Shiner
River2Sea Color Recommendations: Sooner, Ghost Minnow, You Know It
Heddon Color Recommendations: G Finish Shad, Okie Shad, Bone Silver
Red Hook Upgrades...
Split Ring- Owner Hyperwire Size 3 or 4: bit.ly/2v8ArBX
Red Hook- Owner ST-36 Red Size: bit.ly/2wSknXp
Matt's Repurposed Jerkbait Combo...
Rod- Shimano Expride 6'10" Medium: bit.ly/2nTq9FL
Reel- Shimano Aldebaran MGL HG: bit.ly/2uQ4oH8
Line- 30 lb Power Pro Maxcuatro: bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- 12 lb Maxima Ultragreen: bit.ly/2ae97J9
All--Around Topwater Combo...
Rod- Zodias 7'2" Medium: bit.ly/2cgmMAe
Reel- Curado DC HG: bit.ly/2yHtsp4
Line- 40 lb Power Pro Maxcuatro: bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- 15 lb Maxima Ultragreen: bit.ly/2ae97J9
Deep Crank Rods That Work Well...
Dobyns Champion 804CB or 805CB: bit.ly/29OVD4V
Shimano Zodias 7'6" Glass: bit.ly/2cgmMAe
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Equipment We Recommend...
Minn Kota Ultrex Trolling Motor: bit.ly/2vFQypW
Humminbird Solix 15 Electronics: bit.ly/2Hazsej
Minn Kota Talons: bit.ly/2F0QBSP
Hot Foot Throttle Control: bit.ly/2ob4kgO
Loc-R-Bar Boat Security: bit.ly/2CMF1NP
Favorite Storage Box: bit.ly/2fvjcFB
Favorite Pliers: bit.ly/2tfxFvw
Favorite Split Ring Pliers: bit.ly/2fT4Qw0
Favorite Wire Cutters: bit.ly/2soB34k
Favorite life jacket: bit.ly/2odXXIP
Favorite sunglasses: bit.ly/2glE3eN
Hero7 Camera: bit.ly/2RsLpjB
ElectroSamson Scale: bit.ly/2f7QgQ9
Frabill Net: bit.ly/2FNdnQr
Lure Retriever: bit.ly/2TLTJc6
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So weird to me how u guys aren't at 1 million subs or atleast 500k. Best informative fishing channel ive come across.
Facts
It’s because adults watch them unlike the kids who follow the Googan squad
have a tourney this weekend and I always feel like I am getting THE BEST pep talk known to man from the number one coach!
I don’t miss anything. My morning routine is to check for your videos. Always
😂 that’s funny, I’m late for work everyday so it’s my nightly routine..
Matt and Tim are awesome and very educational when it comes to fishing. I live in Canada, where it's a little different, but I've added most of the information into my fishing arsenal and it works. Roland Martin is my idol when it comes to bass fishing, he's a legend, but I watch you guys to know what to throw and when and even different techniques. Thanks for all the information, I've definitely become a better angler and more knowledgeable thanks to you and others on RUclips. 🤘
I have an hour every morning when I'm in the office before anyone else. I start my day checking for new TacticalBassin vids. Hands down the best channel on youtube.
Fish the moment with Johnny Shultz is also top of the line channel.
Same and agree. This channel is very high quality.
Very long but kept my interest the whole way. You are the master of bass educators and we are so lucky to have you and Tim 3 times a week. Saw the photo of you and Cece and she still is a beautiful woman, you are a very fortunate man and I am envious. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge.
Most knowledgeable fisherman on RUclips right here
Matt you and Tim are truly blessed and being from SOUTHEAST Texas. I can't get enough of y'alls videos. I don't even put a line in the water until check and see what is new from month to month. May god continue to bless you and tim and y'alls families.
Thank you Michael!!
@@tacticalbassin there is no need to thank me don't get me wrong I m blessed and humbled that yall took the time out of y'alls busy schedules to even acknowledge me .but it's the truth in the name of jesus every word he gave me to speak.so therefore I don't deserve a thank you it's to him that I give all the glory and praise to. I n the name of jesus it would be a great honor not only to be able to meet the both of but it would be a true blessing from god if I could ever get the chance to meet you both .I'm a disabled spec ops retired veteran. And it's a chore just to be able to get up out of bed some days and walk .and it hinders my abilities to try and go out and pursue my passion for fishing. So yall have to understand the first 17 years of my military career I spent the majority in a desert. And now I have to pray hard just to be able to get the strength up so I can go out on what I call mine and gods lake which Is the only lake out of the seven private lakes in my subdivision. And it's where I go to church and when satan's demonic spirit called PTSD trys to steal kill and robb me of my faith. I don't have the money to be able to go out and purchase any of the lures that I see in y'alls videos but I still watch and learn all I can from mostly Matt .because I know that in gods time I will get all of the blessings have stolen from me by satan will be returned to me not a hundred fold but a thousand fold and that's gods promise. So therefore I love yall in the name of jesus. If you and matt ever come through SOUTHEAST Texas let's say if yall ever fish sam Rayburn a nd end up coming through a town called Livingston Texas give me a call or text me at area code (936) 933-3824. It would be a true honor and a blessing to maybe get a chance to go out fishing with you matt. And maybe get to be in one of your videos. Heck I'm 53 I've accomplished and I've been in every country on gods earth more than once . But I would consider fishing with matt the highlight of my life. I thank you jesus for the both of you and tactical bassin. In the name of jesus be safe out there doing what yall love and thank you for the response back. God bless from SOUTHEAST Texas.
this man deserves recognition in the bass fishing world by far gives so much information on every single kjndd of fishing
Yesterday, as I fished and watched bass blow up on schooling shiners all day, I wondered when TB would upload an updated fall topwater video. Your seeming clairvoyance and impeccable timing never cease to amaze me. Incredible!
Just want to say man you give the best fishing advice on youtube hands down. Very detailed, when I watch one of your videos I dont have to find other videos for answers you cover it all man.
Great info Matt. I recently discovered the deep crank rod is awesome for my ploppers . I'm repurposeing one of my 6'10" jerk bait rods this week for poppers. 61 years old and still learning tricks from you and Tim. All the best to both of you and your families!
Yes Jvang93 I agree, I think this is one of the most professional informative fishing channel out there..
thanks allot guys!!
Man, you cover topics much more thoroughly than anyone else. I spent time this winter binge watching all of your videos to date, and it increased my fishing IQ soooo much (and my catch rate) Thanks again guys!
Really nice work on this. I don't think anybody else explains the why, where, and how on bass fishing techniques, season to season, as well as Matt. Thank you for this!
You guys are awesome! Your channel is unique and no one else is making as in depth of videos as you. Thank you for helping me become a better angler.
I can't wait to try these great tips tomorrow here in South Carolina! You guys ROCK! I COULDN'T AGREE MORE with all the positive comments on this post
Forever grateful
Had an incredible evening last night fishing even though its still "the dog days" here in VA. Caught 21 fish in 2.5 hours, 9 being on the new berekely choppo. The topwater bite is still alive and well at the moment here in VA!
Isaac Pelletier where at in VA?
@@aaa3d473 Central VA. Lynchburg Area.
Isaac Pelletier I’m
Down in Roanoke just got off smith mountain today 🤟🏻
@@aaa3d473 Nice! I love sportsman's warehouse over there! And my buddy just fished the BFL at Smith yesterday. He got 7th!
Perfect timing !!!! My lake has stripers blowing up on shad right now and this really helps. Love the chug bait, need the bigger one and it does call the fish over!!! Time to get out and put these baits to work! Thanks for the info, as always, best bass channel/information out there!!!!!
Perfect timing on this one, Matt, cause I just ordered 7 new topwaters!!!
your videos are so good, man. I wish I had your knowledge of what / how to fish. I thought I knew so much until I showed up here. I appreciate the lessons on topwater, coach!
Damn Matt! Your channel is by far the most informative channel not just on RUclips but online in general. Thank you and thank Tim for all of the knowledge you give.
I just got back into bass fishing in the early summer and this channel has been a huge help! Thank you so much!
As usual another great video from the best bass fishermen on the internet. Matt and Tim are amazing. Thanks for the tips Tim. God Bless you and yours.
Unreal info Matt, keep it up. Best way to understand bass techniques and tricks.
I have to admit I’ve been living under a rock until I started watching your vids last fall I’m now using baits I never considered using with good success but the best part is technique how do you learn that stuff with out someone showing you I’ve been fishing for 55 years and since watching your vids I’ve learned more in the last year than in the last ten keep up the amazing work you do👍🏻
Great Video Matt! When I subscribed you were at 25,000. You'll be at 300,000 by the end of the year! CONGRATULATIONS You got me hooked on Swimbaits in Massachusetts. Having the best couple of years in my life! Don't comment to much because of how much you two blew up, but I still watch all your Videos. Slammers and big wakes have been my go too baits. Thanks again!!
Excellent job matt,I can't wait to dive head frist into fall top water, thank you, to you and Tim, for tactical bassin, it's a great tool to improve your fishing, God bless you guys
Great information Matt, makes sense. I am in Colorado, ready for fall fishing for sure. Spring was great, summer sucked, top water in fall will be awesome. Thank you
loving the underwater footage. great bait talk too.
THERE IS NOT ANY OTHER RUclips FISHING CHANNEL THAT DESERVES TO HAVE OVER A MILLION SUBSCRIBERS OTHER THAN, TACTICAL F'N BASSIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
1:15 freakin awesome!! Another great vid by you guys!
I really appreciate you taking the time to teach . Very informative.
dang that is a lot of info!! I have been watching it over the last three days, taking notes. definitely going to have to come back and watch a couple times!!
Matt you guys are incredible. This is without a doubt the best fishing resource out there. The way you share the information make it so easy to learn. Move from Vallejo to Martinsville IN a few years ago and I am trying to learn how to river fish for smallmouth. You ever do a video fishing for small’s on a river or creeks?
I learn something new every time I watch a TB video. More great info Matt! Looks like it's time for topwater again!!
6’6” medium casting - Hard to beat for combination of “fun and bait control “,with top water plugs. Rob
Nice work Matt. Very helpful!!! Again.
Matt. Dude this was frigging OUTSTANDING. I mean. Wow..thank you..
Thanks for showing love to your fellow canadiens 🤜🤛
Thanks for the video you've been teaching me fishing.I've never had luck top water I'm confident after this video.
Agreed, by far the best fishing videos on any medium!
Your timing is impeccable as always. I just spotted some bass schooling up in the shallows chasing shad a couple days ago and was able to pick a few of them off with a WP. Can't wait to try some of the other things you guys talked about in this video!
Awesome tips for more fish during the fall! 👍
Since I fish almost exclusively top water I was so relieved to see that I still can during the Wisconsin fall! Frogs are getting hit, but stoked to try something different. Thank you for this video! There goes another $75 bucks to TW.
Matt - you're talented, man.
Y'all rock these videos are extremely helpful. Without anyone to ask or bounce ideas off of, you guys definitely make a successful fishing trip happen. 👌🤘👊
was struggling to find the right rods for my topwaters. This clears it all up. Thanks!
Whopper ploppers are a key morning bite all year long in Louisiana, I keep one on the deck all year long.
Just started really getting into fishing this year and I have learned a lot from your videos! I appreciate all the time you take out to explain everything and the tips you give!
Hey! Thanks for the information. I live on the Mississippi and I've got access to a ton of backwater spots. But I've got no boat. I've been practicing my shoreline casting since June, and I'm going to get a nice pair of waders next. I'm very excited for Fall, I feel like I've been practicing for this all summer. I subscribed and I hit that bell. Keep the videos coming!
Good stuff as always. Super informative. Always learn a bunch from watching your channel. Thank you
You guys give out the best tips and have helped me catch fish keep up the great vids
Just a tip and my take on it, you can move the feathered treble to the front hook on your baits and get the same effect as the red hook. Either method is proven fact as Matt said. Crazy how it takes you from missing fish to hooking every single one.
Love your videos guys, great info! I have learned way more watching you guys than anyone else. Keep them coming!
Thanks for all the info👍🏻This is the channel I look forward for new content weekly, even though I fish saltwater mostly. Those Reds, Seatrout and Snook aren’t much different from a Bass.
In depth! Clear thorough information on getting the bass bite on! Also, you gave good info for those of us who like panfish fry's with blue gill, thank you =)
I absolutely LOVE your instructional videos. I have learned so much, and caught so many more fish it's silly. I got 3 new baitcaster for Christmas. Including a new Abu Garcia and a new Lews. The AG came with 2 free lures. A j-walker and a popper. I ended up here trying to do homework in how best to use them. I should have started here. I've been subscribed for about 2 years, yet I didn't look here first. Sorry! Lesson learned!!! 😅🤣😂
a whopper plopper with a heavily angled tail can also be used as more or less a kinda popper......while making that bloop noise it also walks itself with the slight jerk to the rod needed to make the lil bloop noise from the tail....makes a great bubble too
That was the single best intro of 2019
great tip on the big whopper plopper rod! Thanks!
Great channel! Always loaded with great tips and techniques. Thanks man!
Great video, VERY informative. Thanks for listing all the links, helps finding some of those lures. Great content as always. Keep up awesome job on the channel. ✌️
I love watching matt and tim .good info I'm in fl and these guys have helped step my game up
Good fall info Matt. 🎣
Great underwater action
Being the kind of guy that never has enough tackle, these popper styled baits remain a mystery to me that temps the addiction to get ALL of them I don't have. :)
Dobyns 736 cb glass is a monster whopper plopper setup with tatula sv just the perfect blend of power and forgiveness for the bigger ploppers glad matt said the bigger crank rods for them
90 will outfish the 75.... Love the channel!
Yes it is perfect timing. I'm up in Jersey fall just starting and was about to get some lures for the fall this afternoon when you just posted so thank you
I was so hyped when I saw this video because yesterday I was looking for Fall/ Early Fall topwater tips
That binksy!! My favorite during the fall
I’ve been having a hard time trying to get a bite on my whopper plopper 75 ugh. Landed a 21 inch Smallie Saturday though, over 4lbs but it was on a squarebill!! Biggest smallie I’ve seen in person ever
One of my favorite videos! I love topwater fishing!!!!! It’s why I started bass fishing in the first place!
Thanks Matt that red hook has made such a difference in my hook up rate.
Thank you for telling us the sizes of the baits ! Nothing is worse than wondering what size lure someone is using on RUclips lol, great content as always thank you !
Matt, you are the Bill Dance, Roland Martin, Jimmy Houston of the younger generation!
I’m waiting for the Saturday morning TacticalBassin television show on ESPN right before College GameDay.
I love the Heddon One Knocker Spook. That deep tungsten thump drives em crazy!
Definitely going to pick up a Chug’n Spook and add it to my arsenal.
Great job as always, brother👊🏻😎
Honestly a popper is one of my fav all around summer baits. Even in the heat if the fish are cruising up shallow I’ve thrown a popper, but I work it so every time I pop it I wait for the ripples to disappear, and I've gotten some huge fish despite the blazing sun. I also throw it on top of submerged tree cause the loud pop gets their attention then it sits there, then on the next pop they usually hit it
Haven’t watched your videos in a while but I sure glad I did this time, thanks for the presentation!✌️
I look so forward to my Monday Wednesday and Friday morning I’m going to go broke but I love it thank you.
Another great video Matt,very well done, and greatly informative!
Your knowledge is always appreciated brother!
Jackall Chan Wake bait. I have added to my "arsenal." It is something to see!
Glad I got my 6"10" Expride last year because they will be sold out again. Lol Cant say it enough you guys are great, Thanks for all you do.
Here in DE summer grass starts dying about mid September, I use a fluke of swim jig over Topwater just because those fish have been seeing these baits since April/March around here. Not as fun but gets bit much better than Topwater in my opinion
Awesome video Matt I love the Whopper plopper always catch good fish on it early morning
wow this was great! very informative, I like the long intensive videos!
This one will surprise you Matt but I just caught my PB on it and have been killing it here in Wisconsin over the past few weeks. Just out of curiosity I ordered some top water walking baits off of the Wish app. I was incredibly surprised by how well they walk and the amazing sound that they have. For me they have been a fish catching machine. I know it’s Wish but all you have to do is upgrade the split rings and hooks.
"You guys are tops,best bass fishing info vids on the web hands down"Tight Lines Guys"
Add a bobber stop to the front of your walking baits with straight braid, and you won't need the mono leader anymore. I do this with all of my topwaters now and it keeps the line out of the buzzbait blade, the treble hooks, etc.
I have been using my crank rod for my 110 and 130s. Been on an insane plopper bite.
Today was my first day ever learning how to use a walking bait, was using a lucky craft gunfish ghost minnow...caught a 6pounder. After I figured out how to walk the lure I threw it into a ball of baitfish i seen from the bank, I was walking it n seen a big shadow chasing it and I was only about a few feet from the shore so I paused it the bass sat and looked at it...I gave it a twitch a boom she went airborne on it. So exciting, I cant wait to try some more walking baits
I know it’s a bit early but I had a nasty topwater bite on table rock last weekend. I was on a huge school of bass chasing shad. It was the most aggressive feeding I’ve ever seen 15 bass at a time would come up and explode in shad!
Great information Matt 👍
You gotta try a 4.8 or 5.8 Keitech on a vmc drop dead keel weighted hook...awesome top water when there's still a bit of grass on top. Hold your rod tip up high. Nice subtle gurgle. Sometimes the fish want that over a more violent whopper kind of sound. Plus you have the option to drop it down and go deep or sub surface or any depth you want and then bring it back up and go tap water again. Truly versatile
INCREDIBLE in depth video Matt,I'm looking forward to the fall,thank you 👊👊👍🍻🍺
That underwater footage is amazing!👍🎣 i would kill for some shots of top water like those!
This is something I need to do more of , I throw a lot of ploppers but I never throw frogs, poppers, spooks, buzz baits, none of them
And I own them all 😜
Helped me so much bud. You have no idea. Thank you
I’m smashing them on the megabass mega pop X and I mean smoken them. I tied on a chrome spook yesterday and had I giant large mouth on it he shook me off though I just ordered size 2 mustad triple grips for them the pop x has great hook haven’t missed one and there barbless but sharp as hell , great video
Great tips. Im going now to try the plopper