{"id":5033,"date":"2024-06-17T05:06:39","date_gmt":"2024-06-17T10:06:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lakeforkmonsters.com\/index.php\/2024\/06\/17\/frog-fishing-and-topwater-on-lake-chickamauga-big-bass-caught\/"},"modified":"2025-04-06T11:23:49","modified_gmt":"2025-04-06T16:23:49","slug":"frog-fishing-and-topwater-on-lake-chickamauga-big-bass-caught","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/videos.lakeforkmonsters.com\/index.php\/2024\/06\/17\/frog-fishing-and-topwater-on-lake-chickamauga-big-bass-caught\/","title":{"rendered":"Frog Fishing And Topwater On Lake Chickamauga &#8211; Big Bass Caught!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\"  width=\"630\" height=\"354\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wtllwQWmfZo?autoplay=1&#038;modestbranding=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><br \/>\n<br \/>Come along on Lake Chickamauga as we explore a new lake and catch fish! Pay close attention as we refine a pattern and put it into action with no outside information. Chickamauga has almost 800 miles of shoreline but we&#8217;re able to build a pattern in minutes and start catching really nice bass! You can too! <\/p>\n<p>Any time you&#8217;re on a new body of water (Matt has been to the lake once but never this end and Tim has not been here at all) it can be overwhelming. We&#8217;re thousands of miles from home with hundreds of miles of water to choose from where do you start? Matt and Tim chose to start with reaction. They focused on a spinnerbait, chatterbait, and lipless crankbait to cover water quickly. When that didn&#8217;t work they turned their attention to the back of a cove that looked promising on the map. <\/p>\n<p>Once in the cove our attention again turned to covering water. Matt focused on a frog so he could quickly work around vegetation and Tim chose a senko to reach deep in the pockets under flooded trees. A pattern quickly emerged and we were able to dial in a combination of topwater, stick baits, and sight fishing. You can use this method of breaking down water on any lake in the nation. Cover water, get bit, and adapt until a pattern emerges. <\/p>\n<p>Below is a breakdown of the equipment the we were using to find success. The links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. We&#8217;ve also included links to the rods and reels we were using to consistently catch these fish. <\/p>\n<p>Topwater&#8230;<br \/>\nFrog- Jackall Kaera (White): <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2Fz6SA3\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/bit.ly\/2Fz6SA3<\/a><br \/>\nPopper- Damiki D Pop 70 (Phantom): <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2Pjvqo3\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/bit.ly\/2Pjvqo3<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Soft Baits&#8230;<br \/>\nStick Bait- Yamamoto 5&#8243; Senko (Crushed Goby): <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2axAmNS\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/bit.ly\/2axAmNS<\/a><br \/>\nSenko Hook- Owner Jungle Wide Gap 3\/0: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2sBsR1Z\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/bit.ly\/2sBsR1Z<\/a><br \/>\nCreature- Big Bite Baits Flying Squirrel (Tilapia): <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2sn1FaT\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/bit.ly\/2sn1FaT<\/a><br \/>\nCreature Hook- Gamakatsu EWG Superline 2\/0: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2ac92XG\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/bit.ly\/2ac92XG<\/a><br \/>\nDropshot Weight- Swagger 1\/4 oz Tungsten Tear Drop: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2V2B63h\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/bit.ly\/2V2B63h<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Reaction&#8230;<br \/>\nSpinnerbait- Megabass V-9 1\/2 oz (Kohoku Reaction): <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2tOaVCt\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/bit.ly\/2tOaVCt<\/a><br \/>\nSpinnerbait Trailer- Keitech 4.3&#8243; Fat Swing Impact (Pro Blue Red Pearl): <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2ab7s8v\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/bit.ly\/2ab7s8v<\/a><br \/>\nLipless Crank- Jackall TN-70 Crankbait (RT Scale Minnow): <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2lqAwjh\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/bit.ly\/2lqAwjh<\/a><br \/>\nChatterbait- Z Man JackHammer 1\/2 oz (BHite Delight): <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2popvj6\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/bit.ly\/2popvj6<\/a><br \/>\nChatterbait Trailer- HogFarmer Spunk Shad (Ghost Minnow 4.5): <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2UFkCD7\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/bit.ly\/2UFkCD7<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Matt&#8217;s Senko\/ Heavy Dropshot Combo&#8230;<br \/>\nRod- Shimano Zodias 7&#8217;2&#8243; Medium Heavy: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2cgmMAe\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/bit.ly\/2cgmMAe<\/a><br \/>\nReel- Shimano Curado 200K HG: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2tHewEh\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/bit.ly\/2tHewEh<\/a><br \/>\nLine- Power Pro Maxcuatro 40 lb Braid: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2clBRiQ\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/bit.ly\/2clBRiQ<\/a><br \/>\nLeader- Maxima Ultragreen 15 lb Mono: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2ae97J9\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/bit.ly\/2ae97J9<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Tim&#8217;s Popper Combo&#8230;<br \/>\nRod- Shimano Zodias 6&#8217;10&#8221; Medium Heavy: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2cgmMAe\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/bit.ly\/2cgmMAe<\/a><br \/>\nReel- Shimano Chronarch MGL HG: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2n8DghB\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/bit.ly\/2n8DghB<\/a><br \/>\nBraid- Power Pro Maxcuatro 30 lb Braid: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2clBRiQ\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/bit.ly\/2clBRiQ<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Budget Frog Combo&#8230;<br \/>\nRod- Dobyns Fury 7&#8217;3&#8243; Mag Heavy (736): <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2bGvlVV\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/bit.ly\/2bGvlVV<\/a><br \/>\nReel- Shimano SLX 150 HG: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2BRTYL8\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/bit.ly\/2BRTYL8<\/a><br \/>\nLine- Power Pro Maxcuatro 65 lb Braid: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2clBRiQ\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/bit.ly\/2clBRiQ<\/a><\/p>\n<p>NEW Tactical Bassin Apparel&#8230;<br \/>\nTacticalBassin Reaper Hoodie: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2TwBWs7\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/bit.ly\/2TwBWs7<\/a><br \/>\nTacticalBassin Shadow Hoodie: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2FVD9Rs\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/bit.ly\/2FVD9Rs<\/a><br \/>\nTacticalBassin Sun Shirt: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2TvFMBD\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/bit.ly\/2TvFMBD<\/a><br \/>\nTacticalBassin Hooded Sun Shirt: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/38cVi9G\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/bit.ly\/38cVi9G<\/a><br \/>\n_________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<p>What we wear&#8230; <\/p>\n<p>Sun Mask: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2JcA8xi\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/bit.ly\/2JcA8xi<\/a><br \/>\nSun Shirt w\/ Hood: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/38cVi9G\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/bit.ly\/38cVi9G<\/a><br \/>\nLight Fishing Pants: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2foDx10\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/bit.ly\/2foDx10<\/a><br \/>\n_________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<p>Equipment We Recommend&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>Minn Kota Ultrex Trolling Motor: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2vFQypW\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/bit.ly\/2vFQypW<\/a><br \/>\nHumminbird Solix 15 Electronics: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2Hazsej\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/bit.ly\/2Hazsej<\/a><br \/>\nMinn Kota Talons: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2F0QBSP\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/bit.ly\/2F0QBSP<\/a><br \/>\nHot Foot Throttle Control: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2ob4kgO\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/bit.ly\/2ob4kgO<\/a><br \/>\nLoc-R-Bar Boat Security: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2CMF1NP\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/bit.ly\/2CMF1NP<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Favorite Storage Box: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2fvjcFB\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/bit.ly\/2fvjcFB<\/a><br \/>\nFavorite Pliers: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2tfxFvw\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/bit.ly\/2tfxFvw<\/a><br \/>\nFavorite Split Ring Pliers: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2fT4Qw0\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/bit.ly\/2fT4Qw0<\/a><br \/>\nFavorite Wire Cutters: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2soB34k\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/bit.ly\/2soB34k<\/a><br \/>\nFavorite life jacket: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2odXXIP\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/bit.ly\/2odXXIP<\/a><br \/>\nFavorite sunglasses: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2glE3eN\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/bit.ly\/2glE3eN<\/a><br \/>\nHero8 Camera: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/37hVTX4\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/bit.ly\/37hVTX4<\/a><br \/>\nElectroSamson Scale: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2f7QgQ9\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/bit.ly\/2f7QgQ9<\/a><br \/>\nFrabill Net: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2FNdnQr\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/bit.ly\/2FNdnQr<\/a><br \/>\nLure Retriever: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2TLTJc6\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/bit.ly\/2TLTJc6<\/a><br \/>\n________________________________________________________________ <\/p>\n<p>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&#8217;t be able to even see a difference but they&#8217;ll know you&#8217;re one of us!<\/p>\n<p>#Chickamauga #bassfishing #topwater<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Come along on Lake Chickamauga as we explore a new lake and catch fish! Pay close attention as we refine a pattern and put it into action with no outside information. Chickamauga has almost 800 miles of shoreline but we&#8217;re able to build a pattern in minutes and start catching really nice bass! 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