Tackle Tip Tuesday is a weekly series designed to enhance your fishing experience by providing valuable insights and practical advice on tackle selection, techniques, and strategies.
December 3, 2024
Stay shallow even when water temps drop
In this Tackle Tip Tuesday, Joey Cifuentes discusses the shallow nature of fish even when temperatures are dropping across the country. Anglers may want to fish deeper water, but shallow water still produces.
November 26, 2024
Martin’s bait choices for Thanksgiving week
In this Tackle Tip Tuesday, Scott Martin gives us his version of Thanksgiving turkey and fixings with this three-bait lineup for this time of year. He has a bait for every level of the water column, depending on where he is fishing.
November 19, 2024
Falling water temps call for living rubber big jig
In this Tackle Tip Tuesday, Jason Williamson pulls out his favorite bait for the fall when the water temperatures are falling, and in many areas, the water level is falling too.
November 12, 2024
Isolating structure on bass highways
In this Tackle Tip Tuesday, one of the best structure fishermen in the world, Brandon Palaniuk, talks about isolated structure in the fall season. BP also gives a few bait suggestions including his handy drop shot.
November 5, 2024
Activity on the flats in the fall
In this Tackle Tip Tuesday, Justin Atkins sheds light on the flats. A vast area of consistent contour depths and also a place where baitfish and bass congregate as the season turns to cooler temperatures in the fall.
October 29, 2024
Key crankbait colors for fall fishing
In this Tackle Tip Tuesday, Bill Lowen runs down his three favorite colors for squarebill crankbaits in the fall. Another essential aspect to a squarebill that Lowen cherishes is a circuit board bill vs a plastic bill.
October 22, 2024
Choosing between a jig and Texas rig
In this Tackle Tip Tuesday, Brandon Lester gives us two key factors he relies on when choosing between a jig and Texas rig. Profile and rate of fall depending on the seasonal conditions are considerations for the two-time B.A.S.S. winner.
October 15, 2024
Two topwaters that John Cox trusts in fall
In this Tackle Tip Tuesday, John Cox gives a look at two of his favorite topwater lures and ones he trusts in the Fall. Whether it’s around grass, wood or rock, both of these lures are on his front deck this time of year.
October 8, 2024
Swim jigs for all scenarios with Schmitt
In this Tackle Tip Tuesday, Bryan Schmitt pulls 4 swim jigs out of his tackle box to showcase their effectiveness on different pieces of cover and depths. A simple trailer change can help Schmitt’s swim jig stay shallow or go deeper.
October 1, 2024
Hackney’s forgotten about smallmouth lure
In this Tackle Tip Tuesday, Greg Hackney shows love to an often-forgotten lure for smallmouth fishing, and that is the good ole-fashioned tube. Hackney still appreciates what a tube brings to the table while fishing for smallmouth in competition.
September 24, 2024
Stay committed to this technique in the fall
In this Tackle Tip Tuesday, Hunter Shryock talks about one of the most fun techniques and lures that are so effective in the Fall season. Covering water is essential with this approach and it is a tournament-winning formula.
September 17, 2024
Early fall smallmouth necessities with Downey
In this Tackle Tip Tuesday, Bob Downey dishes out a few of his must-have baits for smallmouth bass during the early fall fishing season. Downey, who lives in Minnesota, knows how incredible the bite can be this time of year before cold temps hit daily.
September 10, 2024
Williams’ go-to Jig for most situations
In this Tackle Tip Tuesday, Tyler Williams reveals the details to his 3/4 ounce jig he uses across the country. Upsizing his line can help slow the fall of his heavy jig along with pairing the jig with a big, bulky trailer.
September 3, 2024
Late Summer spoons when it gets tough
In this Tackle Tip Tuesday, Cody Huff explores the benefits he’s found when using various spoons during the late summer. One thing he emphasizes is changing sizes of spoons versus switching up multiple brands.