The REAL Way To Fish The Bull Shad Swimbait! ( Ft. Mike Bucca )

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6 жыл бұрын

We caught up with Mike Bucca, Owner of Bull Shad Swimbaits on Dale Hollow Lake in Tennessee to get a look out how he fishes his own swimbait. Mike doesn't buy into the "slower is better" swimbait mentality so get ready to have your eyes opened!
We talk a lot about "triggering" bass into biting and that is exactly what Mike is designing his baits to do. Whether you throw the Bull Shad or not this a swimbait retrieve that you should learn how to apply to your fishing.
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@BullShadSwimbaits 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Matt for having me buddy :)

@dawsonjonesfishing7741 6 жыл бұрын

Hey I love close to dale hollow lake and fish it regularly. If you wanna meet up sometime and fish it is love that! Thanks.

@tacticalbassin 6 жыл бұрын

We appreciate you Mike. Thank you for taking the time!

@lamontgray6015 5 жыл бұрын

Can not wait to buy one of your bull shad bait

@alecnewell8796 4 жыл бұрын

I’m saving money to buy some of your swimbaits. im a younger person so I don’t have much money so I can’t wait.

@joshknight9208 4 жыл бұрын

I would pay biggggg dollars if mike could make me a master off a silver perch or Macquarie perch and send to Australia

@kokaneeoutdoors358 3 жыл бұрын

I love it when a Fisherman has not only great passion for the sport but willing to share some jewels of knowledge. That swimbait has tremendous action!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@fishing4reel479 6 жыл бұрын

I guess I will have to get into using swimbait lures now. Love these swimbait videos because it's something I don't know much about! Thanks guys!👊💥

@chennings 6 жыл бұрын

Hey guys, here’s an idea: do a series with popular/new lures’ original designer. It’s very interesting to get these experts’ perspective. Cheers

@tacticalbassin 6 жыл бұрын

Would love to! These guys are scattered across the country which makes it tough but we'll get them when we can.

@joshknight9208 4 жыл бұрын

@@tacticalbassin would be great,as my favorite lure maker here in Australia is Dave Killalea 👌

@orenbishop2434 6 жыл бұрын

I could listen to this man talk about fishing all day.

@FishingWithFinn 6 жыл бұрын

Great video, got a 7" bullshad for chistmas can't wait too try it out next spring. Mike also has great customer service and directly responded to multiple questions I sent him.

@tacticalbassin 6 жыл бұрын

That's awesome! Enjoy the new bait!

@notmyname9625 4 жыл бұрын

Great video as someone who’s just getting into swim baits you made this real easy to understand. It simple straight to the point and yet still thorough. Not only do you make a hell of a swim bait but your a great teacher too. Even the best youtuber’s don’t make things so simple to understand (Sorry Matt but i think he might have even you beat). You guys should have him on again in the future.

@felipe33915 5 жыл бұрын

Mike is a great guy! He truly cares abt the ppl that use his products and has been a huge help to me in learning how to fish his baits. And I have caught some PIGS on em

@eminiardfishing8918 6 жыл бұрын

When I got the notification for this video, I was like a little giggling girl on Christmas morning!! Awesome video awesome bait! Hitting closer to home. Thanks Matt and Tim!!

@tacticalbassin 6 жыл бұрын

Ha! You're welcome!

@fbaute1 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the lesson Mike, your Bull Shad is something else! I was fortunate to have fished Dale Hollow during the 80's and 90's what a fantastic lake! I wish I had a Bull Shad back then. No matter now I'm fishing Lake Fork, Texas. Your Bull Shad will always be tied on.

@tacticalbassin 6 жыл бұрын

From Dale to Fork... you're living the good life!

@testme504 6 жыл бұрын

Loving the winter content. Drinking my coffee taking notes...Another great video as always.

@murraymoore5662 6 жыл бұрын

What fantastic intel thank you Mike and Matt. Let’s see if the Zambezi tigerfish like it fished that way tomorrow.

@lawrenceglr 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome video. I’m starting to get into Swimbait and I got my first Bucca Bull shad to hit the lakes this summer.

@patrickfahie8671 4 жыл бұрын

Caught my best musky, 48” tiger, on 5” bullshad Memorial Day, that I colored a bluegill color with permanent marker. Just picked up a 6” bull shad this week. No bass yet but extremely hopeful. Mike always responds when you message him, glad he did your video.

@AsMarley40 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome stuff Matt! Keep it coming. I've ordered 5 different bull shads, my favorite being the 4x4 that I can bang off of submerged timber and get smoked! Mike is very helpful and has answered a lot of my questions. Glad you made it out east to Dale Hollow. My favorite lake in the world and blessed to be only an hour from home. Hope to book a trip with you at Clear Lake or Berryessa.

@tacticalbassin 6 жыл бұрын

Gotta love that 4x4!! Would love to fish with you any time and thank you, Dale was awesome!

@FishingMadeEasy 3 жыл бұрын

Mike seems like a great guy. We love his baits they produce some great bass in the river.

@Zawty5 6 жыл бұрын

You guys are just awesome!! Love this channel by far the best Bass fishing channel around ❤️ almost to 100k you guys are getting there! The detail that gets put into every single video, from you guys putting everything in the description to recommendations on rods reels for the baits, you guys just go out of your way to put links for the baits and combos you guys really helps all you’re subs thank you tacticalbassin❤️

@tacticalbassin 6 жыл бұрын

We're happy to do it! Thank you for the support!

@tylerminix2028 3 жыл бұрын

I fish Lanier and Allatoona a lot and I can tell you: Bullshad and bullshad-like baits are the best lures to use during late spring, summer, and fall. It's super fun to fish and it crushes multi-species.

@Pudge4400 Жыл бұрын

I've watched and watched and rewatched a lotta bassin' videos, but I think this is the first time I've immediately hit the replay button as soon as it was over and said "damn...I GOTTA watch THAT again!" 👍

@frankb1069 6 жыл бұрын

thanks tactical. I am always learning on this cannel.

@finbargriffithobrien145 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome video, these lures are just now starting to show up here in AUS so it's wonderful to hear it straight from the man himself.

@joshknight9208 4 жыл бұрын

Where bud as finding hard

@Interp66 6 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah I'm really impressed with this bait! Thank you for posting!

@fishinginthecity2375 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Matt,mike,cameraman! Now i don't have to spend hours on the water trying to figure it out!

@tacticalbassin 6 жыл бұрын

We're happy to help!

@naturalselection5999 3 ай бұрын

People ask why I use left hand reels when I'm right handed, watch bucca cast, and that's why. I'm not constantly switching hands with the rod every cast, it's just my preference. That man is full of knowledge, and makes a killer swimbait.

@RiverSmallmouthAdventures 6 жыл бұрын

Mike gets it done, Great baits and Great guy! He has become a good friend this past year ans shared a lot of knowledge with me! Love throwing his BullShad for my River Smallmouth! This has been my first year of throwing them but wish I had years ago!

@tacticalbassin 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

@BullShadSwimbaits 6 жыл бұрын

thank ya Jody :)

@fishingwithdj2844 3 жыл бұрын

I’m late but thanks! I caught a few with the bull shad but never been just confident with it because I didn’t know exactly how to fish it

@otisbudd3624 6 жыл бұрын

I live on the upper chattahoochee in GA and the bull shad is an extremely effective bait. However not when we use it like that. We usually twitch it next to trees to catch big spots and shoal bass

@WhitchurchFishing1 2 жыл бұрын

Mike is a true legend been throwing his baits for years

@richshackelford5793 6 жыл бұрын

Great video Matt. Always teaching . Thanks for the tips

@tacticalbassin 6 жыл бұрын

We're just happy to have the opportunity to bring this to the community.

@fireflyoutdoors7300 3 жыл бұрын

I was fishing this swimbait yesterday in a golf course pond, and the bass would always bite it on the pause when i let it fall. its such a cool bait and i love using it.

@rogerdudra178 6 жыл бұрын

A point well made and taken.

@jasonschrantz4163 4 жыл бұрын

Mine should arrive in the mail tomorrow! Can’t wait to tie it on!

@bobbyswain7049 6 жыл бұрын

Very helpful insight Mike

@bayouburner281 3 жыл бұрын

Don’t know how I missed this one, excellent content!

@fishingblackwatersound 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome video I will def add the bull shad swim bait to my arsenal !!!

@Grablifebythefish1 6 жыл бұрын

Broke my PB twice in one day on the bull shad but I was slow rolling out, but I will definitely try this method as well!! Thanks for the tips!

@BullShadSwimbaits 6 жыл бұрын

That is awsome @Grabliebythefish If you got a pic of the fish I'd love to share them on instagram and facebook.

@Grablifebythefish1 6 жыл бұрын

I think you already did but if you have an email I will send them.

@tacticalbassin 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome man!! Congratulations!

@FilipinoBMW 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome, I really like these special guest episodes. Would be cool if you can get JSJ, Larry Dahlberg, or Mike Shaw to do a piece with you guys with their signature lures.

@tacticalbassin 6 жыл бұрын

That would be fun! JSJ fishes with us quite a bit, we'll talk him into it :-) Mike Shaw is a long way away but who knows... that would be fun too!

@fishgonewildbptwerkstar2879 6 жыл бұрын

Sounds great and makes more sense keep that bait rolling !

@BigAlFishingAddiction 2 ай бұрын

bought one today can't wait to try it out.

@jrdrg911 6 жыл бұрын

Yea Mike was at my buddies shop a couple weeks ago and his exact words were "your most effective cast is your first cast so I wanna make as many of those jokers as I can" he said keep your foot on the trolling motor and cover water

@tacticalbassin 6 жыл бұрын

Can't argue with success!

@ChrisRodgers5150 6 жыл бұрын

Wow golden info right there. Surprised you or he didn’t charge for this video, thanks Matt!

@tacticalbassin 6 жыл бұрын

We're just happy to help

@Fewi-1 6 жыл бұрын

Wow it's amazing you guys are on the lake I've fished my whole life

@tacticalbassin 6 жыл бұрын

Its an awesome fishery!

@Fewi-1 6 жыл бұрын

TacticalBassin yep hope you guys catch some monsters

@BBoyWassabi 3 жыл бұрын

Glad this video was here for me to learn from thank you tactical bassin

@jtotherog 2 жыл бұрын

Still one of my favorite videos.

@sunwukongmonkeyking5561 6 жыл бұрын

My Favorite # 1 KZfaq channel!!!

@tacticalbassin 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!

@victorxavier9977 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome info guys, thanks!!

@nigelridge2581 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome stuff!!! I noticed you never mention the triple trout in any swimbait vids. Since the TT and bull had both excel while being fished fast, do you just prefer the bull shad for summer applications? and what if I'm on a lake that has no shad? Thanks!! Love the channel

@FlippinOkie 4 жыл бұрын

At 4:22 that angle change that flipped him from on your right to on your left has my brain exploded currently...

@dj80d6 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks man that was awesome. Love when u get the maker in the videos

@tacticalbassin 6 жыл бұрын

We're happy to do it!

@johncooper924 6 жыл бұрын

That was awesome. Great info.

@jmac6918 6 жыл бұрын

I’ve been waiting for this!

@bassjunkie4881 4 жыл бұрын

Got my first 6 inch bull shad today landed 6.5 pounds on 3rd cast missed 2 more at the same size n then lost my bull shad to back lash

@EmjayX55 6 жыл бұрын

Might have to try this fast tactic. Been meaning to pick up another Bullshad for the striper run in a few months.

@tacticalbassin 6 жыл бұрын

Nice! Have fun!

@TNRVG 5 жыл бұрын

I just ordered a Baby Bull Shad! Hopefully I will have good luck with it! I have been wanting to buy a Bull Shad for awhile now!

@flannel872 6 жыл бұрын

If you've never seen this video, you're none the wiser. This is great stuff!

@ryderrollin5753 6 жыл бұрын

I love the bullshad wake comes over cover best xss is good in the spring and floater is best in summer Imo

@tacticalbassin 6 жыл бұрын

Great tips!

@grhyme 6 жыл бұрын

Great info. Would love to get a review of the savage gear line through 4d trout 8"...

@victorxavier9977 6 жыл бұрын

Eric Miranda - I second that idea, please consider doing this review!

@matthewschneider5724 3 жыл бұрын

Bull shad is the one bait that I catch fish on every time I can toss it. Such a great lure.

@McClovinFishing 6 жыл бұрын

Legendary collaboration! I’m guessing the techniques apply to the bull gill around beds in the springtime

@tacticalbassin 6 жыл бұрын

For sure!

@ChrisPowellFishingTV 6 жыл бұрын

That was really cool. I have never thrown a bull shad, but from what I here they been gaggin on it!

@timmose6628 6 жыл бұрын

Great video, Matt I want to order a bullshad to try out. I currently have dobyns champion 806hsw. What is the biggest bullshad I can get away throwing on this rod

@chrishartleyjr.5523 Жыл бұрын

I actually found a 3 pc. og Wake bull shad snagged up under a dock. I Had to climb under the dock to get it but I knew it was worth it !

@chasedanforth4037 4 жыл бұрын

wish i saw this video before i lost a dinosaur first cast a few months ago on this lure. didnt tie it right. still cant stop thinking about what i did wrong that night. anyway this lure is top class and id recommend it especially with xmas sales everywhere. cheers

@CBALLZ666 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome video guys!!!!!!!

@tacticalbassin 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@shadybanks8625 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome video , so glad that everyone shares their best information. One question.... would you use the same retrieve for the triple trout and other hard swimbaits if the water clarity was the same? I do well on the Hudds and 3:16 baits slow rolling the bottom or the depth they’re holding in the colder months.

@tacticalbassin 6 жыл бұрын

For multi-joint baits like the TT we'd fish it the exact same way.

@BullShadSwimbaits 6 жыл бұрын

I'm with @tacticalbassin as well nothing changes there.. I do prefer bigger baits in muddier water as they push more water and create more vibrations..

@MrBombom25 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing👍

@Twangtown7 6 жыл бұрын

Once in a while I'll check out some of the Googan guys' vids. Man, it's refreshing as hell then when I click on a TB video.

@tacticalbassin 6 жыл бұрын

Ha! Thanks for the support!

@YAKMANONT 5 жыл бұрын

Great stuff, I got mine!!

@brianmathis2009 4 жыл бұрын

Strait up master class on the bull shad hell yea

@flbasspaddler 5 жыл бұрын

What size and action of rod do you recommend for the 5"-6" sized Bull Shad Swimbaits?

@joshknight9208 4 жыл бұрын

Would kill to fly to usa and spend a week in his shed and fishing with Mike!!!

@harahara10 4 жыл бұрын

What hook do you recommend for the 6 inch slow sinking bull shad to replace the stock hooks with?

@mikeybalzz 6 жыл бұрын

Mike is awesome! Cool vid!!

@tacticalbassin 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bud!

@bdaquatics7584 4 жыл бұрын

I normally always get bit when it hits the water and a couple twitches after that. That's just my experience

@Bassbruiser1971 6 жыл бұрын

Great Info Matt!! Thx.

@tacticalbassin 6 жыл бұрын

Happy to do it.

@wilmartin4686 6 жыл бұрын

Great stuff

@ayeajjj 6 жыл бұрын

Plzzzzzzzz more stuff on the bull shad!!!!!!!!!!

@soulportraits 6 жыл бұрын

Good stuff Matt, thanks for sharing. I can't wait to burn one of those across the water!

@tacticalbassin 6 жыл бұрын

Nice!!

@randynunez898 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome stuff!

@tacticalbassin 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@renegadenerf1163 6 жыл бұрын

Should have done a meet and great in louisville

@alecchrz 6 жыл бұрын

Should I get the 7 inch floater or slow sink

@BassWhoopin 4 жыл бұрын

I know this is old but I'm getting a baby bull shad soon and I'm pretty new to swimbaits. I'm planning on using it on my channel so where do you go to learn ANYTHING about fishing, baits, and how to use em? TACTICAL BASSIN!!!!

@ryanwillis6194 4 жыл бұрын

What line size do you suggest throwing this 5 inch bullshadow

@timmose6628 6 жыл бұрын

What’s the biggest difference between the bullwake and the bullshad floating version.

@waltermull9598 4 жыл бұрын

I just started watching this channel some of you seem to know these guys so maybe you can tell me where is he coming from as to where this bait coming from is he making and selling it just asking I've seen something a like this bait it's often used in COLD weather winter time usually to draw out fish and it's often followed by a smaller bait fish which is what everything is caught on after all I saw a few of these 11-12-13" lures that cost $ 700 -$800 or more hand made so you would want to take care of those right so I assume that fish are caught on this lure does it tear or about how many can be caught before is toase?

@billpool75 Жыл бұрын

What rod and reel setup should I be using?

@ayeajjj 6 жыл бұрын

Ive been waiting for this vid i got an 8” gizzard shad slow sink

@bassbullytv5775 5 жыл бұрын

Thinking about getting this bait.. how did it perform for you? And in your opinion is it worth it?

@Colt-im7ts 5 жыл бұрын

@@bassbullytv5775 100% worth it

@bowfreak21 6 жыл бұрын

Mind blown!!

@h3adhunt3r69 6 жыл бұрын

hey guys Howd you like dale hollow?? Thats my hometown lake on the tn side!!! can we please get an in depth jerkbait video. ... how to fish the different sizes in wich ways for winter bass and the different. rod actions that give the jerbaits different actions as well as what line works best in their respective categories? keep up the awesome content guys!! your the best out there period!!

@tacticalbassin 6 жыл бұрын

We've actually done several in depth jerk bait vids but they're older and you'll have to search for them. Dale Hollow was awesome! First time fishing it and we took 2nd in the Billy WestMoreland Invitational.

@ridinggravity703 6 жыл бұрын

Ive met MMike bucca himself two days ago and he sold me a swimbait personally!!!

@joshknight9208 4 жыл бұрын

Your one lucky person👌i would fly from Australia😂

@CRY552 6 жыл бұрын

Does the Bull Herring and Bull Gill follow these same rules?

@dandacosta8321 Жыл бұрын

So my friend found this lure gave it to me crazy you say fish it fast because I was slow rolling this all day like a swim bait I lost a big bite reeeled in as fast as I could it got piped on the surface this is my new go to topwater lure way more hook ups then a spook or whopper plopper and the fish all seem to be 5 pounds or bigger not a little fish catcher here in fl

@twinlakesfishin5190 6 жыл бұрын

PB Bass 10/8/17 10lb 12oz caught in Arkansas on the 9" BullShad from a kayak

@tacticalbassin 6 жыл бұрын

Congratulations!!! What a monster!

@twinlakesfishin5190 6 жыл бұрын

TacticalBassin Thanks! Couldn’t have done it without inspiration from y’all a couple years ago!

@ericcartman8354 6 жыл бұрын

As long as its not cold and raining right Matt?

@OldLadyAngler 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

@dcooper701 6 жыл бұрын

dang wish I knew you all were in KY i would have drove the 1.5 to meet you all. when did you film this?

@tacticalbassin 6 жыл бұрын

Sorry bud! It was a few weeks ago but don't worry, we'll be back.

@rustyreidfishing3334 Жыл бұрын

What rod/line is recommended?

@TheBaitmanTV 6 жыл бұрын

Bucca is the man

@bigkahunainbama8184 6 жыл бұрын

Great video! I caught my PB on that bait. I'm assuming he uses a high speed gear ratio reel burning it like that?

@brown71pat 6 жыл бұрын

Sure looks like it, probably a 7 or 8

@BullShadSwimbaits 6 жыл бұрын

Nah 6.3. Keep in mind I said it's more important to keep it high in the water column speed is secondary importance. There's a diffference between burn and keeping it up high.. you would literally have to burn a fast sink to keep it on the surface that is where the slow sink shines. Not quite as much effort to keep it up top

@bigkahunainbama8184 6 жыл бұрын

Bull Shad Swimbaits awesome! thought I was going to have to change my setup.