GIANT Bass On Lake Chickamauga! Swimbait Fishing and Tackle Tips!
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- Опубліковано 6 вер 2024
- Do you struggle to commit to throwing swimbaits? Let this inspire you! Come along for a day on Beautiful Lake Chickamauga as Tim commits to the big bait and is rewarded with a monster bite! This isn't a numbers day, its all about catching a big bass!
We all want to catch a giant bass but few anglers are unwilling to do what it takes, even for a few hours. Specifically targeting trophy bass requires a different mindset and approach than a typical day on the water. On this day Tim headed out on Lake Chickamauga with the goal of catching a big bass. It took a few hours but he was rewarded! His kicker weighed 8 lbs 5 oz and had an ENORMOUS frame that was capable of weighing even more!
Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear he was using, along with some budget friendly alternatives. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can find detailed photos and descriptions of each item.
TODAY'S BAITS...
•Megabass 8" Magdraft: bit.ly/2mc8bfK
Color: Biwako Shad
Other Great Colors: MB Shad, Albino Pearl Shad, White Back Shad
•Lucky Craft BDS 1 Crankbait: bit.ly/2blTVwI
Color: American Shad
OTHER AFFORDABLE LARGE SWIMBAITS...
•River2Sea S Waver: bit.ly/2aiu8Sh
Colors: Light Trout, Warden Hitch, Bluegill
•Baitsanity Explorer Glide: bit.ly/33bQyxY
Colors: TW Steelhead, Shad
•Bacca 6" Burrito Swimbait: bit.ly/3p5SkiW
Colors: Tactical Shad, Who Dat
LURE RETRIEVER...
•Toothy Fishman: bit.ly/3Lcntfd
•Toothy Fishman XL: bit.ly/3A8370q
TIM'S SWIMBAIT COMBO...
Rod- St. Croix Victory SB Ranger 7'10" Heavy: bit.ly/3f4tcEb
Reel- Shimano Tranx 300 (HG): bit.ly/2kYsvRw
Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro Braid (65 lb): bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- Sunline Saltimate Shock (30 lb): bit.ly/3oT1oq2
BUDGET FRIENDLY SWIMBAIT RODS...
Soft Bait- 13 Fishing Omen Black 8' heavy: bit.ly/390GC01
Hard Bait- Savage Gear Squad 8' Heavy: bit.ly/3tT8bS2
All Around- Shimano SLX 7'8" Heavy: bit.ly/3QbMjvs
BUDGET FRIENDLY SWIMBAIT REEL...
•Shimano Cardiff 300A: bit.ly/2cvhtMO
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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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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The way you let that guy on the kayak thru and said hopefully he does well due to the wind was awesome. You are an awesome human being. We could use more people like you these days!
Nice bass! My PB,sure would like to catch a double digit! Why I watch m you guys ,alot. Of knowledge ! But also know need to go where chances are better! Southwest Missouri not to bad a chance ,but not Lake Muray!
Thanks for being so respectful to the kayak people.
God Bless you!
No other morning like a Tactical bassin morning!
Boatflipping an 8lber like a boss … daaang that was cool!
I liked that you left in some of the interactions with other fisherman that was pretty cool
what an honor it would be to meet this dude. seem like such good guys. I would be baffled. I wore them out Saturday on a swim jig after some of you guys’ tips last week. caught a few over five and just put a beat down on them. without you guys’ help it would’ve never happened.
I met tim on the water last spring. He was just like he is in the vids, had some a great chat and he’s super friendly
Great job Tim! Thank you for putting on the chesty. Love to see all the real twitches, the countdown...all of it. Thank you!
Big swimbait bites are like ripping a 300+ yard drive to me. Just feels good
I like the video you talk to the people you met.bassmd
This is the creek I actually fished yesterday! Caught 15 keepers just no bigs. Heading back tomorrow!
You are one of the chillest fishermen in the world dude 🤣💯
Love this type of video. Shows real on the water fishing with the challenges that go with it. Explanations of where your fishing and why are very helpful. Seeing you actually use the baits you talk about is awesome.
I live in Lake Fork. I smashed’em on a Mag Draft on main lake points and secondary points during the first of March. I didn’t get the DD. My biggest weighed 9.18. I live the Mag. Thank you for your video!
Love seeing how down to earth you are. Just good people. Thank you for all your amazing content. It really does brighten my day.
Great video Tim. Enjoy the on the water videos. Love the big swimbaits.
Epic boat flip on that bigun💪🏾
that fish catch deserves an Oscar!!! it was so cool with the slowmotion fish jumps! you couldn't even move him at first .
Nice video! I like how the guys from Talkin Tackle come by right after you catch the 8.5 haha
Tim, you are definitely one of the best I’ve seem skipping 8” Magdrafts😮👍👍👍👍😜 I am still using the Curado 200, you’ve definitely convinced me that the Tranx300HG is the way to go🕺🏻🍀🍀🎣🍀🍀
Boat flips only! We men! And Tim’s amazing don’t ever hesitate. Legend! We don’t want to see no net job! Send it
I caught ,both my biggest bass . 6/9 and 5/9 in Rhode Island . There’s a special spot like this that bait fish use for protection.
Thanks for another awesome video Tim! Extra points for boat flipping that stud of a fish too!
Excited to see you skip that Magdraft. I’d love to see some technique videos on how to pitch/flip and also skipping. I struggle with it!
I boat flipped my PB at 8 pounds 11oz, my net guy jumped out at the ramp to go bank fish. He watched me catch him too. I tried to boat flip it once and bounced off the side of the boat then I attempted again and succeeded. Nice job Tim.
Matt's video from 7 days ago. He boat flipped a 6lber with his MAGDRAFT combo. He grabbed so high in the rod I was sure his Zodias was going to snap.
The guy in the yak should waited and asked if you were done fishing that spot before he plowed through. But awesome video of where to find the giants
That backwater transition has always been a good location
Good catch from Georgia 🐟😎🐟
The action shots in this video are remarkable! Great job, Tim
Just bought my first 2 swimbaits starting small can't wait to get in the water and try them
Ooooooo not really used to the chest cam footage 😎 More of a pain while editing for sure haha but usually produces some sweet shots. Good stuff man. Nice fish. 😎🤙🏽
8.5 WOW! Headed out this morn to regain confidence. I love and practice your tips but have to admit last time out my wife kicked my butt with her Zebco 33 and underspin. Actually I love it when she has success too.
You guys put me on to the big swimbaits and after watching y'alls underwater videos and videos like these of you breaking down what and why your doing what your doing i finally landed my first big swimbait fish a few days ago. Appreciate all the videos
Excellent
Watching you pitch and skip an eight inch swim bait down a 15ft bread box is Love ❤
I love the way they headshot that magdraft... reel reel reel *WHAM*
nice bass on swimbait love this channel
Love that spot...thats 5 minutes from my house!!😁
Where are you Located?
So glad you had an arrow pointing at the bass in the title. I wouldn't have seen it otherwise
Nice motivation for the coming weekend!
Thank you for all your great content! I've learned so much from your video's
Awesome stick TIM! I fished my butt off all day on Chick yesterday it was post frontal but still caught a six on the DRT tiny klash the bigger baits definitely work on this body of water. I wanted to go this past Friday when I think this video was shot but couldn’t make it happen.
Awesome Bucketmouth, congrats brother!! 🙌
That guy was a d head. Straight up, lets keep it real. Rude!
Awesome to watch. Learned even more today and thanks Tim.
Ordered 2 Megabass 8" unfortunately they was out of that color but found 2 other colors to match whats in my water.
Awesome job Tim
Amazing tip!
I was wondering how you were able to skip cast that magdraft 8inch under the dock.
Great work guys!
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Nice fish Tim,i really love fishing spots like those first two you hit.Every one fishes them but i still have to try.I didn"t no you guys had perch down there lol.
Damn, nice fish Tim. One day I’m going to catch one of those!
Nice fish Tim👍
Great video Tim! 😎
80 lb braid -> 30 lb leader, "I think I'll just flip this 8lber" :D
Otw to ramp this morning, You made a monster outta me lol good stuff keep it up man!! 😉
That's the way I am when fishing if I catch a big one I'm satisfied, the magdraft is a big fish catcher, you are really good at casting, what knot do you use with your leader?
Talk to me about your mega live settings!! I've finally got it and don't know how to get my images as clean as yours
Ha I caught my pb in that same area right before you go through.
Great video Tim
You are a rebel 🎣🤘🎣
i cant believe you boat flipped that pig lol
Nice POV chest video parts!! keep doing it!
I'm relatively new to Mega Live and 360. I feel I completely underutilize the 360 when both are on. Can you do a video on how you use yours in combination with Live?
I noticed that you swapped out the power handle that comes with the Tranx 300HG to the double paddle handle that comes with the standard 300. What situations or presentations do you like the double paddle on the 300HG?
Awesome video 👍🏻
Everyone in NE TN will be there 😅😅😅
i need to work my way down to chic soon i live next to Douglas it’s good fishing but doesn’t have the size chic has
What knot were you using for your braid to leader connection and then to the swimbait there? Thanks!!
Just getting started on big swimbaits this year. Do you really need a rod that has a lure rating that matches the weight of the bait? IE: Daiwa Tatula 1/2oz-1.5oz 7'3 H 6" mag draft 8/0 3/8 beast hook. Overall the bait is over 1.5oz. Just don't want to over do it on the rod and have it break but, I've seen pros fish 2oz swimbaits on MH gear
Hello. What model Expride were you using in the early part of the video? I looked in the description section, but did not see a mention on it.
I have tried to braid to leader and for some reason the keep breaking way too easy, feels like like less than 6 lbs of force snaps the leader at the knot. I gave up on the braid and put a reel on with just flouro and no more mystery break offs.
Have you guys done a "How to skip" video?
Awesome video Tim! How do you like the victory rod? I've been looking for an 8" magdraft rod. 🤙
Whoa Tim, that big girl outta the tunnel stunned your butt,and good 😮😜👍✊😂 I tried to tell your reel model and I saw 300? and I saw Expride on one, so I hope to find out after I read the description after I watch the entire video…..I love tunnels 😊😮
What knot do you use for those magdrafts?
Tim how long do you run your leaders? Ever had and issue with the leader knot going into the spool?
nice 8 pounder
If you get back up to Wisconsin Smallie Fishing. Reach out. My tourney partner and I can guide or direct you on Big Green Lake.
When I catch big ones big bass and big Pike I don't just fighting work naked close to me to the shoreline play room and that way I can that way I can get them up where I am on shore
Wish I could skip like you man. You have a problem keeping the magnet on your Magdrafts?
I see you and Matt both use the Tranx vs the Curado 300...is there a reason one over the other?
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How come when you guys grab em from the livewell they jump into your hand? When i do that shit i get my hand attacked or they go nuts in there 😂.. i dont use a livewell much tho so maybe it that
Does the bigger mag draft swim better than the 6 inch?
Was that a fish or a stick at 4:21 along the shore?
What gear ratio reel for large swimbaits??
I broke a point off my 6” Magdraft treble yesterday. What would you recommend as a replacement?
Owner St-56 size 2
There’s a lot going on with your trolling motor
Have u guys ever used the magdraft with a snap it was actually designed to be used with a snap and the guys in Japan use it on a snap which I found interesting and I thought the few times I have used the bait with a snap on. That I was rigging it the wrong way reason I just wasn't gettin bit but. Now finding out that they actually use it with a snap and that its actually meant to be used that way was just odd. So now I'm actually even more stumped on why the magdrafts just doesn't work for me.
Come on Buddy!! You're obviously right hand dominant, get left handed reels.. You wouldn't have missed that first one!
I can’t skip under a dock or between things to save my life
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Can you show more live scope and fish finder details and how to's and stuff?
U can't stare at a screen, look at fish, look at your lure & move it over to the fish's face? 🤨 Livescope is as easy as it gets...using live bait is tougher
I don't have one nor do I know any one with one. So I wouldn't know where to start. Thanks for your wonderful I sight. SMDH
I am a kayak fisherman, until I can afford the boat that I want. That guy had no business cutting in front of you when you were obviously fishing that direction. Even in the wind, he should have gone around the back of the boat. People like that are the reason other boats buzz kayakers while on the lake.
I'm thinking 90% of the folks watching this (including me) should not be skipping big baits into small areas near $200,000 boats. 😅
I'm a kayak angler, I get strong winds can be rough. But he completely blew up your spot! That was pretty crappy in my eyes. Not worth getting upset over, or causing any problems! But I always stay clear of people & where thier fishing, I can only hope I get the same in return. He could have waited few minutes & fished until you moved on. He had to see you fishing right there or he is completely retarded?? Who knows, not me...?
Falling too fast!!
As much as I love the channel and content. Just once, I wanna see Matt or Tim throw a backlash and break out in a profanity laced tirade. LOL sorry
I’m so confused about why all you right handed people reel with your right hand. I’m right handed and want the rod in my strong hand and why would you cast right handed then switch hands????
Probably a good video but could y’all make one on big swimbaits that doesn’t involve the use of FFS for us guys who can’t afford that crap
You're assuming FFS is how we found these fish. Tim wasn"just fishing" when he caught the big one. It's shallow in those tunnels, he didn't see those fish. 👍🏼
You could also watch Matt's swimbait slugfest from last week... no Live involved in those fish catches either. When you don't have it, it's easy to assume you're left behind. But when you do have it, the reality is sometimes its amazing and other times you don't even look at it.
@TacticalBassin I guess we now know Randy Blaukat's pseudonym.🤷🏼♂️🤣
Great video, loved the tips!