3 Crankbait Tricks For Summer Bass Fishing!

This is crankbait time! Here's what you need to know! Tim is breaking down the best baits for Summer Bass Fishing, as well as the baits that will carry you into Fall. Bass love to ambush their prey, and these baits trigger that feed response, no matter how deep your fish are positioned. From extra deep, to dirt shallow, these are the baits we count on when it's HOT outside!

If you're not fishing crankbaits during Summer and early Fall, you're missing some of the easiest fish catches of the year. Bass are targeting baitfish from deep to shallow. Covering water with a crankbait is an easy way to catch them. Focus your attention on baitfish colors and use Tim's key "bite triggers" to get more fish to bite.

Below you'll find links to the baits discussed in the video. We've included our favorite colors for each lure, as well as some great rod and reel combos for fishing these lures effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

DEEP DIVING CRANKBAIT...
•Rapala DT 16: https://bit.ly/42ITxNr
Colors: Citrus Shad, Caribbean Shad, Helsinki Shad

•River2Sea Tactical DD 75: https://bit.ly/37dclbX
Colors: Summer Minnow, Chartreuse Blue, Metallic Shad

•Nomad D Trak 65: https://bit.ly/4a5wAYX
Colors: Chartreuse Blue Back, Sexy Shad, Tennessee Shad

•Strike King 6XD: https://bit.ly/2ery44M
Colors: Powder Blue Chart, Sexy Shad

EXTRA DEEP DIVERS...
•Strike King 10XD: https://bit.ly/2gHT4F0
Colors: Sexy Blue Back Herring, Powder Blue Chartreuse

•Azuma Z Boss 22: https://bit.ly/2poLKUC
Colors: Grand Shad, Hot Mess

MID DIVING CRANKBAITS...
•Rapala DT 10: https://bit.ly/2BL0UYl
Colors: Citrus Shad, Caribbean Shad, Helsinki Shad

•Megabass Super Z Z3: https://bit.ly/3HDg7wc
Colors: Kasumi Ito, Old Z

SQUAREBILL CRANKBAITS...
•Rapala Rocco: https://bit.ly/3PHvNCI
Colors: Bruised Citrus Shad, Citrus Shad, Helsinki Shad

•Nomad Atlas 55: https://bit.ly/3UOkjU5
Colors: Threadfin Shad, Chartreuse Blue Back

•Spro Speed Demon: https://bit.ly/3XGWUC2
Colors: Laundry Matte, Old School Shad

•Damiki BTC 50: https://bit.ly/3OVb3Lc
Colors: Real Shad, Mossy Shad

HOOK UPGRADES...
Flat Side– Owner ST-35 Treble: https://bit.ly/2g8uCMj
Tipped Point– Gamakatsu EWG: https://bit.ly/2cZrsbY
Extra Strong– Owner ST-56: https://bit.ly/2cVg7xW

EXTRA DEEP CRANKBAIT COMBO
Rod– G Loomis IMX Pro 968 CBR: https://bit.ly/2FQj6CZ
Reel– Shimano Tranx 200 (HG): https://bit.ly/2Tv0yCy
Line– Seaguar AbrazX (15 lb): https://bit.ly/2aaBBDX

TACTICAL DD/MID CRANK COMBO...
Rod– G Loomis IMX PRO 906 CBR: https://bit.ly/2FQj6CZ
Reel– Shimano Metanium MGL (XG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB
Line– Sunline Super FC (12 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

FINESSE/SHALLOW CRANKBAIT COMBO...
Rod– St. Croix Legend Tournament 7'2" Med Hvy Mod: https://bit.ly/3Iow9KV
Model: Carbon Cranker
Reel– Daiwa Tatula 100 HL: https://bit.ly/3P1CbGz
Line– Sunline Super FC (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BUDGET SQUAREBILL COMBO...
Rod– St. Croix Mojo Glass 7'4" MH: https://bit.ly/3P8REVe
Reel– Shimano SLX A 150 (HG): https://bit.ly/2NfdOnk
Line– Sunline FC (12 lb): https://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)
We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to apparel and merch! See it here…

•TacticalBassin Apparel and Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z
•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz
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*MAJOR EQUIPMENT WE USE DAILY...

Boat– Skeeter FXR 21: https://bit.ly/43GvGQh
Motor– Yamaha VMAX SHO 250 HP: https://bit.ly/3xolFv0
Trolling Motor– Minn Kota Ultrex Quest: https://bit.ly/41RErpY
Electronics– Humminbird Apex 13: https://bit.ly/3pdaK1q
Batteries– Dakota Lithium 135 AH: https://bit.ly/4b9HooR
Anchors– Minn Kota Raptors: https://bit.ly/3iMUrEJ
Camera– GoPro Hero 13: https://bit.ly/4hgdC4O

*FAVORITE TOOLS AND GEAR… 

Favorite sunglasses: https://bit.ly/3cLH0kl
Favorite Pliers: https://bit.ly/3xJFwTu
Favorite Rod Cover: https://bit.ly/3UewJEx
Favorite life jacket: http://bit.ly/2odXXIP
Favorite Scale: http://bit.ly/2f7QgQ9
Favorite Lure Retriever: http://bit.ly/2TLTJc6
Favorite Braid Cutters: https://bit.ly/35KSp3O
Favorite Split Ring Pliers: http://bit.ly/2fT4Qw0
Favorite Hard Storage Box: https://bit.ly/2t3uHMR
Favorite Soft Tackle Storage: https://bit.ly/3TnKHl7
Favorite Net: https://bit.ly/3kdZ3kA
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