Swimbait Fishing Is EASY! Spring Bass Fishing For BIG Bass!

We're down in Georgia and Matt is throwing big baits! Come along on a post-front day and watch how Matt targets big bass with a swimbait despite tough conditions. Spring is prime time to catch a new personal best and Matt is showing us just how easy it can be when you commit to a big swimbait and fish it instead of other lures.

After fishing traditional baits like a Senko and Texas-Rigged worm Matt quickly realized it was going to be a difficult day on the water. Instead of putting his head down and catching what he could, he re-geared, picked up the big baits, and committed to trying to get a BIG bite, rather than catching numbers of fish. The decision paid off immediately when Matt got his biggest bass of the day on the 3rd cast!

Below you'll find links to the swimbaits Matt was throwing, including the rigging components, as well as his swimbait setups. We've also included some of our other favorite Spring time swimbaits. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 


BURRITO SWIMBAIT...

-Bacca Burrito: https://bit.ly/3p5SkiW

Today's Color: Unicorn Poop

Other Great Colors: Who Dat, Threadfin Shad, Crappie


MAGDRAFT SWIMBAIT...

Bait- Megabass MagDraft Freestyle: http://bit.ly/3bRG3Wi

Color: White Back Shad

Hook- Owner 8/0 Beast (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2ancP66


S-WAVER... 

-River2Sea S-Waver 168: http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh

Color: Bluegill


OTHER GREAT SOFT SWIMBAITS...

-Savage Gear RTF 8": https://bit.ly/33GROg1

Colors: Dirty Silver, Ghost Trout, Trout


-Bacca Burrito Medium Sink: https://bit.ly/3AFcV1t

Colors: Copper Top, Lucky Charms, Blueberry Wine


-Megabass MagDraft 8": http://bit.ly/2mc8bfK

Colors: Albino Pearl Shad, White Back Shad, MB Gizzard


-Scottsboro Paddle Tail 7": http://bit.ly/2Oy7CKH

Colors: Mullins Madness, Natural Light

Hook- Owner Beast 10/0: http://bit.ly/2ancP66


MATT'S FAVORITE SWIMBAIT COMBO... 

Rod- G Loomis IMX Pro 966: https://bit.ly/3ktZFnF

Reel- Shimano Tranx 300 (HG): http://bit.ly/2kYsvRw

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 80 lb: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader- Sunline FC100 35 lb: http://bit.ly/2O4UElB


TODAY'S TRAVEL SWIMBAIT COMBO... 

Rod- BPM Customs XH Travel- Instagram: @bpm_custom_rods

Reel- Shimano Tranx 300 (HG): http://bit.ly/2kYsvRw

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 65 lb: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader- Sunline FC100 30 lb: http://bit.ly/2O4UElB


TODAY'S SMALLER SWIMBAIT COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Zodias 7'5" Heavy: https://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 65 lb: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 20 lb: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9


WANT TACTICALBASSIN GEAR??

We have a variety of apparel items and custom lure designs available! Everything from hats, to hoodies, to crankbaits! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

TacticalBassin Apparel and Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

The EASIEST Trick For SPRING Bass Fishing!

RED and ORANGE catch BIG bass in the Spring! When water temperatures reach 50 degrees you should be reaching for a red bait to catch bigger bass! Whether your lake is crystal clear or chocolate milk, bass will attack red baits as they head into the pre-spawn. It can work with chatterbaits, spinnerbaits, lipless crankbaits, squarebill crankbaits, and more!

The biggest issue with throwing these crawfish-imitating baits is knowing exactly which color to throw. Some baits are neon orange, others are transparent red. So how do you know which ones to try? It all boils down to water color and conditions. Pay close attention as Matt explains how to use each color to your advantage and when to switch between them. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits, colors, and sizes Matt discussed in the video. We've also included links to some of our favorite gear for fishing these different baits. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each lure. 


MATT'S KEY SQUAREBILLS...

-River2Sea Biggie Poppa (Cold Blooded): http://bit.ly/2ahCzvo

-Spro Little John 50 (Blood Craw): http://bit.ly/2dDfuqt


CHATTERBAITS...

-Evergreen Jackhammer (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2popvj6

Colors: Fire Craw, Hite's Hot Craw, Spring Craw


-Big Blade Chatterbait (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3hjvGid

Colors: Fire Craw, Hot Craw


CHATTERBAIT TRAILERS... 

-Big Bite Swim On (4.25): https://bit.ly/2NkSdPV

Colors: Flame Thrower, Green Pumpkin Flame Thrower


-13 Fishing Invader: https://bit.ly/3vdNznG

Colors: Moldy Orange


-Keitech Fat Swing Impact (3.8): http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Color: Fire Craw, Black Cherry


-Hog Farmer Spunk Shad (4.5): http://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Colors: Blow Torch


RED/ORANGE SPINNERBAITS...

-Blade Runner Double Willow (5/8 oz): http://bit.ly/2ShreWf

Color: Delta Craw


-River2Sea Bling (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2diSwqq

Color: Cold Blooded


-Nichols Metal Flake Double Willow (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2Sttxpc

Colors: Red Pepper, Red Shad


LEMONADE TWIST SPINNERBAITS... 

-Nichols Hoosier Series (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3sUKJEd

Color: White and Chartreuse


-River2Sea Bling Indiana (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2t5jecE

Color: Lemonade Twist


DEEP DIVING CRANKBAITS...

-R2S Tactical DD 75: http://bit.ly/37dclbX

Color: Blood Craw


-Megabass Deep Six: http://bit.ly/2A3clKP

Color: Fire Craw, Tora Zari


-Rapala DT 14: http://bit.ly/2BL0UYl

Color: Delta, Red Crawdad, Rusty


MID DIVING CRANKBAITS...

-Rapala DT 8: http://bit.ly/2BL0UYl

Colors: Delta, Red Crawdad, Rusty


-Spro Rock Crawler: http://bit.ly/2NFPA5t

Colors: Red Bug, Red River Craw


-Megabass Super Z Z-2: https://bit.ly/3fsxn9G

Colors: Wild Craw, GP Spawn Killer


SQUAREBILL CRANKBAITS...

-River2Sea Biggie Poppa: http://bit.ly/2ahCzvo

Colors: Cold Blooded, Rooster, Delta Craw


-Luhr Jensen Speed Trap: http://bit.ly/2fyC098

Colors: Crystal Crawdad, Delta Craw, Crystal Hot Texas Red


-13 Fishing Scamp 70: https://bit.ly/3iMkYAw

Colors: MudBug Punch, Day Old Guac


-Spro Little John 50: http://bit.ly/2dDfuqt

Colors: Blood Craw, Fire Craw, Western Craw


-Rapala Ott's Garage Slim: https://bit.ly/3pV1CLN

Colors: Dark Brown Crawdad, Red Crawdad


LIPLESS CRANKBAITS...

-Jackall TN-60: http://bit.ly/2lqAwjh

Colors: Crawfish, Escape Craw


-13 Fishing Magic Man Multi-Pitch: https://bit.ly/3ABgQv8

Colors: Mud Bug Punch, Day Old Guac


-Spro Wameku Shad 80: https://bit.ly/3v7tFgX

Colors: Crawfish Gold, Delta Craw, Red Bug


-Strike King Red Eye Shad 2-Tap: http://bit.ly/2gmACC5

Colors: Delta Red, Orange Craw


OUR FAVORITE CHATTERBAIT COMBO... 

Rod- G Loomis IMX PRO 883C BJR: http://bit.ly/2QurcHi

Reel- Shimano Metanium 150 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 40 lb: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader- Sunline FC100 16 lb: http://bit.ly/2O4UElB


BUDGET LIPLESS/SQUAREBILL COMBO... 

Rod- St. Croix Mojo Glass 7'2" Medium: https://bit.ly/2YIxLy5

Reel- Shimano SLX 150 XT (HG): http://bit.ly/2BRTYL8

Line- Sunline Assassin Fluorocarbon 15 lb: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm


BUDGET CHATTERBAIT/SPINNERBAIT COMBO...

Rod- Shimano SLX Glass 7'2" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/3uNTvXf

Reel- Shimano SLX 70 MGL: https://bit.ly/3gIUCgJ

Line- Sunline Assassin 15 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm


WANT TACTICALBASSIN GEAR??

We have a variety of apparel items and custom lure designs available! Everything from hats, to hoodies, to crankbaits! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

TacticalBassin Apparel and Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

Underspins and Chatterbaits = Awesome Spring Bass Fishing!

Come along for a day on the water throwing reaction for Largemouth! Watch as Tim builds a pattern with an underspin and spinnerbait, then dials it in with a chatterbait. Adapting to changing conditions is a critical aspect of Spring bass fishing and Tim pulls it off perfectly despite constantly changing conditions. 

Spring bass fishing requires constant adaptation. Today is sunny and warm, tomorrow it might be snowing. For Tim, he faced cold temperatures, wind, rain, sun, and shock boats, all in a few hours. Being willing to make color and trailer adjustments to really dial in a pattern made all the difference on this crazy weather day. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits, colors, and equipment Tim used to catch his fish. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 


UNDERSPIN...

Bait- Megabass Uoze Swimmer (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2kmDjdK

Color: Black/BLue

Trailer- Yamamoto Zako Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2fKmSRp

Color: Zako


SPINNERBAIT... 

Bait- Megabass SV-3 (3/8 oz): https://bit.ly/3lk1SD0

Color: Gill

Trailer- Damiki 4" Armor Shad: http://bit.ly/2KtPDAT

Color: Pure Gill


CHATTERBAITS... 

Bait #1- Evergreen JackHammer (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2popvj6

Color: Green Pumpkin Shad

Trailer #1- Hog Farmer Spunk Shad (4.5): http://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Color: Crystal Shad


Bait #2- Evergreen JackHammer (3/8 oz): http://bit.ly/2popvj6

Color: Green Pumpkin Shad

Trailer #2- Yamamoto Kickin Zako: https://bit.ly/3fPRQsF

Color: Zako


WEEDLESS UNDERSPIN... 

Bait- Gambler EZ Swimmer: https://bit.ly/2OLlyUf

Color: Gold Rush

Hook- Owner Flashy Swimmer 5/0: http://bit.ly/2e8O4Y7


CHATTERBAIT COMBO... 

Rod- G Loomis IMX Pro 883C BJR: http://bit.ly/2QurcHi

Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B (XG): https://bit.ly/34HlAAk

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 50 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader- Sunline FC-100 16 lb Shock Leader: http://bit.ly/2O4UElB


UNDERSPIN COMBO... 

Rod- St. Croix Victory 7'4" Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/3f4tcEb

Reel- Shimano Curado 70 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2apmDJt

Line- 40 lb Power Pro Braid: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b


BUDGET FRIENDLY CHATTERBAIT COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano SLX 7'2" Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2L3wppO

Reel- Shimano SLX 70 MGL (XG): https://bit.ly/3gIUCgJ

Line- Sunline Assassin 15 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm


WANT TACTICALBASSIN GEAR??

We have a variety of apparel items and custom lure designs available! Everything from hats, to hoodies, to crankbaits! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

TacticalBassin Apparel and Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

Spring Swimbait Fishing - Everything You Need To Know! (Underwater Swimbait Footage)

Let's take a deep dive into the world of swimbaits! We're covering everything from where big bass position in Spring, to which baits are worth the investment. Swimbait fishing doesn't have to be tough! After today you'll be able to fish with confidence in pursuit of your new personal best!

On the surface, swimbait fishing seems incredibly intimidating. From the size of the baits, to the insane price tags, its easy to be caught up in it. In reality, swimbaits are one of the easiest lures to use, You can easily catch the biggest bass of your life using one. Listen closely as Matt explains how different fisheries respond better to different lures so you know you're throwing the right baits in the right places this Spring. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits Matt discussed in the video. We've also included links to some of our favorite swimbait rods and reels. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.


RELATED VIDEOS...

-Swimbait Fishing For Bass- Full Seminar: https://youtu.be/mtOwKJaz1vg

-How To Rig Swimbait: https://youtu.be/91EnJ0dGRXg


SOFT TROUT WEDGE TAILS...

-Huddleston 8" ROF 12: http://bit.ly/2azFTon

Colors: Rainbow Trout, Holdover, Silver Blue


-Savage Gear RTF 8": https://bit.ly/33GROg1

Colors: Dirty Silver, Ghost Trout, Trout


OPEN WATER GLIDE BAITS... 

-Baitsanity Explorer Glide: http://bit.ly/33bQyxY

Colors: Kokanee, TW Steelhead


-G Ratt Poppa Pete: http://bit.ly/2RYCPFe

Colors: Gizzard Shad, Adult Trout, Hitch


-R2S Waver 200: http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh

Colors: Light Trout, Warden Hitch, Trout


CLEAR WATER SHAD IMITATORS...

-Savage Gear Shiner: https://bit.ly/2SDD0Zl 

Colors: White, Shad, Green Back


-Mattlures Hammer Tail Shad: http://bit.ly/2vM8cKF

Colors: Light Gizzard, Blue Threadfin


-Huddleston 68: http://bit.ly/2dj5apG

Colors: Black Gizzard, Green Gizzard


BOOT TAIL SOFT BAITS...

-Bacca Burrito: https://bit.ly/3p5SkiW

Colors: Golden Shiner, Threadfin Shad, Who Dat


-Bacca Burrito Medium Sink: https://bit.ly/3AFcV1t

Colors: Copper Top, Lucky Charms


-Megabass MagDraft 8": http://bit.ly/2mc8bfK

Colors: Albino Pearl Shad, White Back Shad, MB Gizzard


-Megabass Magdraft Freestyle: http://bit.ly/3bRG3Wi

Colors: White Back Shad, Albino Pearl Shad

Hook- Owner Beast 8/0: http://bit.ly/2ancP66


-Scottsboro Paddle Tail 6" and 7": http://bit.ly/2Oy7CKH

Colors: Mullins Madness, Natural Light

Hook- Owner Beast 10/0: http://bit.ly/2ancP66


BLUEGILL SOFT BAITS... 

-Mattlures Hammer Tail Bluegill: http://bit.ly/2FsZhA3

Colors: Male Bluegill, Female Bluegill


-Savage Gear RTF Bluegill: https://bit.ly/2xx1zjH

Colors: Bluegill, Ghost Gill


-Savage Gear Line-Thru Bluegill: https://bit.ly/3pCRab7

Colors: Bluegill, Ghost Gill


COVER GLIDES... 

-R2S S-Waver 168: http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh

Colors: Bluegill, Light Trout, Warden Hitch


-G RATT Sneaky Pete: http://bit.ly/2RYCPFe

Colors: JP Hitch, Gizzard Shad, Hitch


MULTI-JOINT HARDBAITS... 

-Triple Trout (7" and 8"): http://bit.ly/2E8Up5P

Colors: Blue Violet Shad, Bone


-Bull Shad Slow Sink (6" and 7"): http://bit.ly/2eJ8gWM

Colors: Gizzard Shad, Threadfin Shad


BLUEGILL HARD BAITS... 

-Bucca Bull Gill: http://bit.ly/2f1ASHn

Colors: Bluegill, Dirty Bone


-Megabass Vatalion: http://bit.ly/367AOxD

Colors: GG Gill, Ito Cichlid


-Jackall Gantarel: http://bit.ly/2adZI3R

Colors: Ghost Gill, Spawn Gill


-Jackall Gantarel Jr: https://bit.ly/3pcIzvW

Colors: Bluegill, Ghost Gill


WAKEBAITS... 

-SPRO 8" Trout: http://bit.ly/2cU1x5P

Colors: Flat Rainbow, Hitch


-Bull Shad Wakebait: http://bit.ly/2yceVRt

Colors: Dirty Bone, Gizzard Shad


-PB Rat Single Joint: https://bit.ly/2OKJZBH

Colors: Black, Bone Brown, White Black


OUR FAVORITE SWIMBAIT COMBO... 

Rod- G Loomis IMX Pro 966: https://bit.ly/3ktZFnF

Reel- Shimano Tranx 300: http://bit.ly/2kYsvRw

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 80 lb: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader- Sunline FC100 35 lb: http://bit.ly/2O4UElB


BUDGET SWIMBAIT COMBO... 

Rod- Savage Gear Squad 8' Heavy: https://bit.ly/3tT8bS2

Reel- 13 Fishing Concept A3: https://bit.ly/3GLddq8

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 80 lb: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader- Sunline FC100 35 lb: http://bit.ly/2O4UElB


MID PRICED-BUDGET SWIMBAIT RODS... 

-St. Croix Victory 8' Extra Heavy: https://bit.ly/3f4tcEb

-St. Croix Victory 8' Extra Extra Heavy: https://bit.ly/3f4tcEb

-Savage Gear BattleTek 8' Heavy: https://bit.ly/3pYvM45

-13 Fishing Omen Black 8' Heavy: https://bit.ly/390GC01

-Dobyns Fury 806 Heavy: http://bit.ly/2bGvlVV

-St. Croix Bass X 7'10" Extra Heavy: http://bit.ly/2r0xWAs


WANT TACTICALBASSIN GEAR??

TacticalBassin Apparel and Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz