Jump in the boat with Matt for an exciting afternoon on the water! The post-frontal morning was 19 degrees, but the afternoon bite is hot! Matt has set his sights on dam fishing the TVA and the fish are ready to feed, despite the tough conditions.
Matt chose to fish a dam today because the fast current positions the fish in predictable locations. He used two main baits (an A–Rig and a paddle tail swimbait) because of their drawing power in the fast moving water. Listen to the details about color and fish positioning as Matt catches fish one after another on what should have been a very tough day.
Below you’ll find links to the exact baits Matt used throughout the afternoon. We’ve also included his exact rod and reel combos, as well as any upgrades he made to his gear. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.
TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)
•TacticalBassin Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z
•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz
MINI FLEX RIG…
Rig– Hog Farmer Tactical Mini Flex Rig: https://bit.ly/3uwY6Md
Heads– Dirty Jigs Tactical Screwed Up Heads (1/8 oz): https://bit.ly/3U5RsIx
Baits– Keitech 4″ Easy Shiner: https://bit.ly/2bxJK6H
Color: Electric Shad
Dummy Baits– Keitech 3.5″ Easy Shiner: https://bit.ly/2bxJK6H
Color: Electric Shad
FULL SIZE FLEX RIG…
Rig– Hog Farmer Tactical Flex Rig (Bladed): https://bit.ly/38xd1es
Heads– Dirty Jigs Matt Allen Swimbait Heads (3/16 oz): https://bit.ly/29RrTYN
Baits– Keitech 4.8″ Fat Swing Impact: https://bit.ly/2ab7s8v
Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl
Dummy Baits– MissileBaits Shockwave: https://bit.ly/3Y72VKC
Color: Frosted Purple
PADDLE TAIL…
•Zman 5″ Diezel Minnow: https://bit.ly/3VHVhFi
Color: Sexy Mullet
•Dirty Jigs Matt Allen Swimbait Heads (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/29RrTYN
Color: Naked
UNDERSPIN…
•Keitech 4.8″ Fat Swing Impact: https://bit.ly/2ab7s8v
Color: Electric Blue Chartreuse
•Dirty Jigs Tactical Underspin: https://bit.ly/4bKgVQf
Size: 3/8 oz, 3/0 Hook
MATT’S APPAREL…
Hat– TacticalBassin Fleece Lined Beanie: https://bit.ly/4q1NNdp
Jacket– Aftco Drift Jacket: https://bit.ly/4sV3XYA
Hoodie– Aftco Mid Layer Full Zip: https://bit.ly/3Wgk2Jo
Bibs– Aftco Fortress Bibs: https://bit.ly/4aPp45O
ALABAMA RIG COMBO…
Rod– Dobyns Champion XP 764C: https://bit.ly/2abq8nl
Reel– Daiwa Mangetsu: https://bit.ly/3YwWAZK
Line– Sufix 832 Braid (50 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji
Leader– Sufix Advance Mono (20 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix
PADDLE TAIL COMBO…
Rod– St. Croix Legend X2 7’0″ Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/3IOSXcJ
Reel– Seviin GSC 150: https://bit.ly/3WptV6W
Line– Sufix 131 Braid (50 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF
Leader– Seaguar Grand Max (17 lb): https://bit.ly/46eb98G
UNDERSPIN COMBO…
Rod– Fenwick World Class 7’5″ Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/3qbGEya
Reel– Daiwa Tatula SV TW 150: https://bit.ly/3yiO3zJ
Line– Daiwa J Braid Grand (40 lb): https://bit.ly/488sttq
Leader– Sufix Advance Mono (14 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix
