Top 5 Baits For October Bass Fishing!
These baits will help you catch more fish this October! The Fall bite is in Full Swing and Bass are feeding! You can catch them on topwater, crankbaits, and even swimbaits! October is a power fisherman’s dream! The big bass are showing back up, the bite is on, what are you waiting for?!
October is amazing! It doesn’t matter that temperatures are dropping, bass are feeding! From crankbaits to topwater, bass are willing to chase. If you’ve been waiting to go fishing, now is the best time to try it again.
Below you’ll find links to all the baits discussed in the video. We’ve included our favorite sizes and colors for each model as well. We’ve also included a couple of our favorite rod and reel combos to help cover the bases for this style of fishing. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.
*DEEP CRANKBAIT…*
•River2Sea Tactical DD 75: https://bit.ly/37dclbX
Colors: True Shad, Ghost Minnow, Mirrored Minnow
•Megabass Deep X 300: https://bit.ly/2sSQHpt
Colors: Mat Shad, MB Gizzard
*SHALLOW CRANKBAIT…*
•Spro Speed Demon: https://bit.ly/3XGWUC2
Colors: Laundry Matte, Old School Shad
•Damiki BTC 50: https://bit.ly/3OVb3Lc
Colors: Mossy Shad, Ghost Minnow, Real Shad
*TOPWATER…*
•Megabass Giant Dog X: https://bit.ly/2yU84eE
Colors: Sexy French Pearl, Ito Tennessee Shad
•Duo Realis Pencil 100: https://bit.ly/3RyEZgz
Colors: Ghost Minnow, Smokey Bone, Prism Smelt
•Hayabusa TBL 930 Treble Hook: https://bit.ly/3qBuXkB
Size: 4
•Owner Hyperwire Split Ring: https://bit.ly/2v8ArBX
Size: 2
*UNDERSPINS…*
•Dirty Jigs Tactical Mini Finesse Underspin: https://bit.ly/3JOd8UY
Sizes: 1/8 oz – 3/8 oz
•Dirty Jigs Tactical Underspin Series: https://bit.ly/4bKgVQf
Favorite Sizes: 3/8 –2/0, 1/2 – 4/0, 3/4 – 5/0
•Xzone Swammer Swimbait: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q
Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad
•Storm 3″ Largo Shad Swimbait: https://bit.ly/3vxP0NB
Colors: Albino Shad, Sexy Shad
*SOFT JERKBAIT…*
•Xzone Whiplash Shad: https://bit.ly/3IpMKQo
Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl, Baby Bass
Hook– VMC Redline Wide Gap: https://bit.ly/3m3dn6G
Size: 4/0
•Jackall Rhythm Wag 3.5: https://bit.ly/3NT6OvF
Colors: Prism Shad, SS Shad
•BKK Chimera Hook: https://bit.ly/3IS3pwf
Size: 1/0
*JERKBAITS…*
•Shimano Zumverno 95 SP: https://bit.ly/3Gbzrmw
Colors: Pink Smelt, S Hasu, Clown
•Megabass Vision 110 +1 Jr: https://bit.ly/2LnK389
Colors: Kasumi Ito, Mat Shad, Elegy Bone
*GLIDE BAIT…*
•River2Sea S Waver 168: https://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh
Colors: TW Cali Hitch, Bluegill, Lite Trout
*FAVORITE JERKBAIT COMBO…*
Rod– Shimano Expride B 6’10” Medium: https://bit.ly/32IrXqE
Reel– Shimano Aldebaran MGL (HG): http://bit.ly/2uQ4oH8
Line– Sunline Super FC 10 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju
*FAVORITE CRANKBAIT COMBO…*
Rod– G Loomis IMX Pro 906 CBR: http://bit.ly/2og0BmK
Reel– Shimano Bantam MGL A (HG): https://bit.ly/2H44yjG
Line– Sunline Crank FC (12 lb): https://bit.ly/3fohguC
*BUDGET CRANKBAIT COMBO…*
Rod- St. Croix Mojo Glass 7’4″ Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2YIxLy5
Reel- Daiwa Fuego CT 100HS: https://bit.ly/35hugfH
Line– Seaguar AbrazX (12 lb): https://bit.ly/2aaBBDX
*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: 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 12: https://bit.ly/3MwQToy
*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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#October #fishing #bassfishing
Just keep going, video to short! Love tactical!
Had a crazy night last night with the ol’ hurricane coming in pretty close, nice to follow it up with a new TB video😂
Best baits for bass fishing in a hurricane?
Scored a bunch of DD75s on this blowout TW sale, lookin forward to seeing what the hype is all about
How about an updated night fishing video
burn pause burn burn burn pause…. thats the most important thing i learned from tac bassin lol
I’m in CT and I can’t seem to get them to hit any moving lures, bandito bugs have been my go to cause they seem to want a slower presentation
Hey brother I’m a beginner bass fishermen I have a question, What is the difference between a diving crankbait and a squarebill ?
very useful, thanks
Thanks.
Let’s go! Top 5 for October is always one of the best videos
Great video as always. Thank you for AWESOME information!!!
Not sure what color SPRO Speed Demon he was using. Looks like whats called Laundry Matte. Can anyone affirm or deny that?
Can you use these baits from the banks cause I don’t own a boat ?
Hey Matt Allen, Tim Little love what you’re doing this is Mike from Abalt Custom Lures.I wish you would take a look at my lure design by watching my Various Fish Catches. Please it’s not about me it’s about a lure design that will blow your mind.Thanks Mike,Abalt Custom Lures
Teckel just came out with a new version of the Kick Knocker Pup that is made to fish in rougher water.
It sits further tail down and is pretty loud. It worked great last weekend in the hurricane rain when nothing else got a bite.
On the megabass giant dog x stock hooks were rough for me. Out of the package caught 1 fish and had bent out 2 hook points. Very disappointed to pay that amount for a bait and have that type of hardware.
Seems like year around my go to is always a roboworm/dropshot .. if I’m getting skunked I switch to that setup and bam I atleast catch a 1 pounder lol
Just keep it short, video too long.
Always the best Matt!
Try the ryugi lt caro #1 on that jackall rhythm wag. It’s even got a barb to hold the bait on. I’ve been using that for my 3 1/2 inch jerk baits and love it. Bkk came out with a weighted permalock hook that looks like it should be amazing for small soft jerkbaits. I can’t wait to try that one.
Going out in the hurricane with some juicy reaction baits rn
Does this apply to New York ? Or we are about a month ahead of you guys ?
If you’re in a bluegill fishery, do you have a go to color for the vision 110? Or in a perch or golden shiner fishery for smallies
I absolutely love speed crank bait fishing the hits are harder because the bait’s moving faster and entertaining as hell, absolutely love it.
Long live the king
The fish in one of my local lakes really like the Clearwater Minnow Tactical DD. I started catching fish on it around late June and they were still hitting last weekend. I’ve caught largemouth, hybrids, white perch and crappie on it.
Do you add a split ring to the S Waver 168? If so, what size?
Thank you for the mazing info.
Can you send me your contact
What kind of rod/reel setup should be used for the underspins?
What Would be your top 5 for lakes like Clark’s hill, Lanier spotted bass fisheries
Great video. I also coat Vaseline to my lures.
Hey Matt so as you were talking about using the giant dog x and the duo pencil 100 which both are 2 of my favorites as well another one to keep an eye on is hideki’s teckel brand the kicknocker pup it’s a downsized topwater walking bait to his kicknocker and everyone knows how brilliant he is with his creations going all the way back to the vixon the kicknocker pup is definitely one to put some time in with awesome colors and of course Tim’s favorite "chrome"and the hooks they come with stock are nasty sticky …thanks always enjoy the videos 👊🏼
What rod are you throwing the shallow square bills on ? Same as the deep ? And also what gear ratio for the spro? I’ve tried it on a 7:3:1
🎉 thank you for adding more baits. Trust me in my area it is hard to get bit so I’m always looking for more things to give me an advantage.
If I may add a shallow crankbait recommendation, the Rapala DiveTo shallow options work very well. But you’re liable to also catch walleye and pike if they’re in the area, just as much as bass
What about swim bating from the bank That would be a cool video
I’m still having fun making "fuzzy" stuff. Had really good luck with a fuzzy curly tail grub.
😮😊
Just picked up a shimano slx xt 7/1. What rod around 100 bucks would you recommend to pair with it. Mostly fishing texas rigs
Matt, you are at that point where a good quality video of you guys just doing recon is needed. Looking at the evidence of fish activity, bait consumption, bird behavior, etc. One video for anglers with electronics and a separate vid for bank anglers w/o electronics. You guys have taught us what to use, what to buy, where to go fish but now show us you guys walking the shore, reading the tracks, watching birds that are fish eaters; you taught us how to hunt but teach us how to track; there is a difference.
One thing that I never hear on here when you talk about speed cranking us the Deep-X 200 and 100. The 300 is great, but sometimes the 100 and 200 are the business. The size can be closerto match and the depth of the smaller 100 and 200 can be in the right zone also. That 200 is what I use alot and you dont need a Launcher or the like to fish it, like the DX-300 or especially the Deep-6. I fish the 200 on a MB Jerkbait special and the 100 on a MB 110 stick, both with Aldebarens.
i dont think its so much about the season. water temp, water level, and pressure is what plays a factor especially in northern california lakes. the sudden release of water and dropping water levels this tome of year is almost always going to put a damper on fishing.
I fish a Chrome lipless crankbait all day and night during october … Loud , fishes all depths , fast or slow … casts a mile ….Hauls them in … no need for all those other lures … Hmmm No mention ? I start with 5 brand new ones and by the end of october , the chrome is all beat off of all 5 lures from all the action … Nothing beats it in my neck of the woods … Trust me folks , go to walmart and buy a cotton cordell super spot in chrome blue for 3.97 , tie it on your favorite fishing pole , go out to your lake and start casting it around and hang on or better still , go out at night and get a whopper … Yep… nothing comes close … Walleyes , bass , giant crappie , pike, musky … it gets them all … Fun fact … when your casting a lip less around and your not getting action , dont just give up and switch lures , sometimes it takes time to call them in with the rattle baits … its amazing how they just show up and start chowing after 50 casts … Patience grasshopper
Iv been waiting for this 🙌 thanks
the Hogfarmer Tacticalbassin Micro A Rig should have been listed as the #1 lure for Sept all the way to May. Great lure just make sure to bring extras because the bass will annihilate it.
Will these work on the river?
Have you guys ever thought about starting your own lure company? Love the videos, thanks
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