Prespawn Bass Fishing! New Megabass Karashi 80, Chatterbaits, And Spring Swimbaits!

Jump in the boat with Tim and Matt for an AMAZING day of bass fishing! The guys are dialing in a prespawn pattern that is WIDE OPEN! They catch a ton of fish, they catch BIG bass, and they catch them a lot of really fun ways! From the brand new Megabass Karashi 80, to the Chatterbait, Lipless Crankbait, A–Rigs, and more! What a day!

The prespawn is all about locating groups of fish. Covering water quickly is key to success. The more water you cover, the higher your odds of locating active schools of bass. From there, we rely on key baits to locate and target the bigger prespawn bass that are staging up. Today was an awesome example of how fun the Spring can be!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear we used throughout the day. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. We've included the exact colors for the baits, rigging components, as well as the rod and reel combos that fished the baits effectively.

TACTICALBASSIN MERCH…

•TacticalBassin Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

MAGDRAFT...

•Megabass 8" Magdraft: https://bit.ly/2mc8bfK

Color: White Back Shad

ALABAMA RIG...

Rig– Hog Farmer Tactical Mini Rig 5 Hook: https://bit.ly/429NWTK

Head– Dirty Jigs Matt Allen Head (1/8 oz): https://bit.ly/29RrTYN

Baits– Xzone 4" Swammer: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl

KARASHI 80...

•Megabass Karashi 80: https://bit.ly/4lgNFFK

Color: STP

TIM'S CHATTERBAITS...

Bait– Zman JackHammer (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2popvj6

Color: Black Blue

Trailer– Hog Farmer 4.5" Spunk Shad: https://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Color: Black and Blue Flake

Bait– Zman JackHammer (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2popvj6

Color: Green Pumpkin Shad

Trailer– Hog Farmer 5" Stroll Shad: https://bit.ly/3ALs7OI

Color: Green Shad

MATT'S CHATTERBAIT...

Bait– Zman Elite Evo Tungsten (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3YkW2Hd

Color: Electric Shad

Trailer– Hog Farmer 5.5" Spunk Shad: https://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Color: Ghost Minnow

LIPLESS CRANKBAIT...

•Nomad Swimtrex Max (3/4 oz): https://bit.ly/3SjrDWD

Color: Threadfin Shad

PADDLE TAIL...

•Owner 5/0 Flashy Swimmer: https://bit.ly/2e8O4Y7

Color: Nickel

•Keitech 4.8" Fat Swing Impact: https://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl

TIM'S CHATTERBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Megabass Destoyer P5 "DAEMOS": https://bit.ly/3wHoXpD

Model: 7'2" Med+ Fast.

Reel– Shimano Bantam MGL A (HG): https://bit.ly/2H44yjG

Speed: 7:1

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro (40 lb): https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Seaguar Grand Max (19 lb): https://bit.ly/46eb98G

MATT'S LIPLESS CRANKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Legend Tournament Carbon Cranker: https://bit.ly/3Iow9KV

Model: 7'2" Medium Heavy Moderate

Reel– Shimano SLX 70 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/3gIUCgJ

Line– Sufix 131 Braid (40 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF

Leader– Sufix Advance Mono (14 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

MATT'S KARASHI 80 COMBO...

Rod– Dobyns Xtasy 723C: https://bit.ly/36fIHCg

Model: 7'2" Medium Heavy

Reel– Abu Garcia Zenon LTX: https://bit.ly/40ltb6s

Line– Sufix 131 Braid (30 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF

Leader– Seaguar Grand Max (12 lb): https://bit.ly/46eb98G

TIM'S BIG BAIT COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Victory 8' Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/3f4tcEb

Reel– Shimano Tranx 300B (HG): https://bit.ly/40QzQ7b

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (65 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (30 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to apparel and merch! See it here…

•TacticalBassin Apparel and Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

CHATTERBAIT FISHING MADE EASY! Underwater Footage, Best Trailer, Beginner To Advanced Seminar!

These Chatterbait tips will help you catch more bass! Bladed jigs catch a ton of fish, this is what you need to know so they'll work for you too! By changing trailers, a chatterbait will mimic shad, panfish, crawfish, and a variety of other baitfish. Chatterbaits are an enormous category, but today we're simplifying it in a way that anyone can understand.

The chatterbait is incredibly versatile once you learn to adapt your trailers and retrieves. We use a handful of baits, paired to select trailers, to meet every situation we face. The chatterbait can remain a simple option in your arsenal, or you can start adapting retrieves from a high speed burn, to a popping retrieve, to a bottom hopping presentation, to take it to a whole different level. You owe it to yourself to commit time to the chatterbait this Spring!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits, trailers, and gear discussed in the video. We've included our favorite sizes, colors, and styles for every option. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

TACTICALBASSIN MERCH...

•TacticalBassin Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

IF YOU COULD ONLY HAVE TWO...

Bait– Jack Hammer Chatterbait (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2popvj6

Color: Green Pumpkin Shad

Trailer– Hog Farmer Spunk Shad 4.5: http://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Color: Sexy Shad

Bait– Zman Evo Elite (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3OAGB8y

Color: Electric Shad

Trailer– Hog Farmer Spunk Shad 4.5: http://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Color: Electric Shad

TYPES OF CHATTERBAITS...

•Jack Hammer Chatterbait (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2popvj6

•ZMan Elite Evo Chatterbait (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3OAGB8y

•Zman Tungsten Evo Chatterbait (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3YkW2Hd

•ZMan Baby Jack (3/8 oz): https://bit.ly/4jvWTMx

•Zman Evo Elite Mini Max (3/8 oz): https://bit.ly/3EahpTT

•ZMan CrossEyez (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2ZrZnVd

•Zman Micro Max (3/16 oz): https://bit.ly/4odPVyC

Natural Jackhammer Colors...

•Green Pumpkin Shad, Ghost Baby Gill, TW Green Pumpkin Watermelon

Bold Jackhammer Colors...

•Bhite Delite, Fire Craw, Green Shad

Natural Evo Colors...

•Electric Shad, The Deal, Spot Remover

Bold Evo Colors...

•Citrus Shad, Hot Snakes, Lava Craw

PINTAIL TRAILERS...

•Hog Farmer Spunk Shad: https://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Sizes: 4.5, 5.5

Natural Colors: Sexy Shad, Electric Shad, Ghost Minnow

Bold Colors: Green Pumpkin Chartreuse, Blow Torch, Citrus Shad

•MissileBaits Spunk Shad: https://bit.ly/3CA8BCG

Sizes: 4.5, 5.5

Colors: Lava Craw, Bruiser Flash, Super Bug

•Hog Farmer Stroll Shad: https://bit.ly/3ALs7OI

Sizes: 5" and 6"

Colors: Green Shad, Electric Shad, Ghost Minnow

BAITFISH, CRAW, AND PADDLE TAIL TRAILERS...

•Zman 4.5" ChatterShad: https://bit.ly/4jPaGOX

Colors: Electric Shad, Bad Shad, The Deal

•Big Bite Baits 4.25" Kamikaze Swimon: https://bit.ly/2NkSdPV

Colors: Smokey Gold, Hematoma, Green Pumpkin Chartreuse

•Xzone 4" Muscle Back Craw: https://bit.ly/43DZXOQ

Colors: Black/Blue, Green Pumpkin Black, Summer Craw

•Yamamoto Kickin Zako: https://bit.ly/3fPRQsF

Colors: Zako, Green pumpkin White Lam, Sexy Shad

DOWNSIZED TRAILERS...

•Zman 3.5" ChatterShad: https://bit.ly/4jPaGOX

Colors: Electric Shad, Bad Shad, The Deal

•Hog Farmer 4" Stroll Shad: https://bit.ly/3ALs7OI

Colors: Green Shad, Electric Shad

•Yamamoto 3" Zako: https://bit.ly/2fKmSRp

Colors: Blue Craw, Sexy Shad, Pro Blue

UNIQUE SITUATION COLOR PAIRINGS...

Chatterbait– BHite Delight

Spunk Shad– Hog Farmer Green Pumpkin Chartreuse

Chatterbait– Fire Craw

Spunk Shad– MissileBaits Lava Craw

Chatterbait– Bruised Green Pumpkin

Spunk Shad– MissileBaits Super Bug

Chatterbait– Bama Bream (Evo Elite)

Spunk Shad– TW Sunfish Magic

MEGABASS CHATTERBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Megabass P5 Destroyer "Daemos": https://bit.ly/3wHoXpD

Model: 7'2" Medium+

Reel– Shimano Metanium DC 70 A: https://bit.ly/2qrSZvs

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (40 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Sufix Advance Mono (17 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

FENWICK CHATTERBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick Elite 7'5" Medium Heavy X Fast: https://bit.ly/3MyC6tb

Reel– Shimano Metanium DC 70 A: https://bit.ly/2qrSZvs

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (40 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Sufix Advance Mono (17 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

BUDGET CHATTERBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick HMG 7'5" Medium Heavy X Fast: https://bit.ly/3AyrAiW

Reel– Abu Garcia Max5 Pro: https://bit.ly/4pGZ4Az

Line– Seaguar Red Label (17 lb): https://bit.ly/2LOVEwA

Early Spring BFS Fishing! (Karashi, Glide Baits, And Finesse Tips)

Jump in the boat for a FUN day on the water with Matt! Today, we’re doing something completely different! Matt has set aside his traditional Spring time baits and filled his deck with BFS rods and finesse baits. He’s targeting bass that are ambushing small baitfish, let’s go!

It’s easy to get caught up in the competition and pressure of social media bass fishing. Today, we’re taking the time to just enjoy a day out fishing. It doesn’t matter how big the fish are, it just matters that you have a great time and catch a few fish along the way. Matt left the pressure behind this morning and has a blast catching 6 different species on a variety of baits!

Below you’ll find links to the exact baits and gear Matt used throughout the day. He’s included his favorite colors and any necessary rigging components, as well as the key rod and reel combos he fished throughout the day. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

TACTICALBASSIN MERCH AND LURE DESIGNS

•TacticalBassin Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: https://bit.ly/38YpPIz

KARASHI…

•Megabass Karashi: https://bit.ly/3LwMGS7

Color: Glitz Shad

GLIDE BAIT…

•Bucca Brand 2.5” Trick Shad: https://bit.ly/4blc761

Color: Matte Shad

PADDLE TAIL…

•Xzone 2.75” Swammer: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Color:

•Dirty Jigs tungsten Guppy: https://bit.ly/4nfOJtT

Size: 1/8 oz

JERKBAITS…

•Duo Realis Rozante 63 SP: https://bit.ly/3EFMLOY

Colors: Ghost Minnow

•Duo Realis Rozante 57 MR: https://bit.ly/3YurtNa

Color: Wakasagi

MICRO JIG…

•Great Lakes Finesse Matte Jig: https://bit.ly/3Yj41mp

Color: Green Pumpkin/Brown

•Great Lakes Finesse Snack Size Craw: https://bit.ly/4b8aeHo

Color: Green Pumpkin Blue

KARASHI COMBO…

Rod– Megabass Destroyer Evoluzion: https://bit.ly/4oXDY0A

Model: Expada

Reel– Abu Garcia Zenon MG LTX BFS: https://bit.ly/4aSBckW

Line– Daiwa Hidden FC (7 lb): https://bit.ly/3ILKXH0

SWIMBAIT COMBO…

Rod– Megabass Destroyer P5: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

Model: Kasumi Six Eleven

Reel– Abu Garcia Zenon MG LTX BFS: https://bit.ly/4aSBckW

Line– Sufix 131 Braid (10 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF

Leader– Sunline Super FC (6 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

GLIDE BAIT COMBO…

Rod– Cashion Element Z2 6’10” Medium Light: https://bit.ly/48w69eC

Reel– Shimano Curado BFS: https://bit.ly/2QGRVF2

Line– Power Pro Braid (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader– Sierra Gold Label (8 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

JERKBAIT COMBO…

Rod– Dobyns Sierra Ultra Finesse 700: https://bit.ly/3C4PWgc

Reel– Daiwa Tatula BF 70: https://bit.ly/4b7UbYM

Line– Daiwa Hidden FC (7 lb): https://bit.ly/3ILKXH0

MICRO JIG COMBO…

Rod– Dobyns Sierra Ultra Finesse 691: https://bit.ly/3C4PWgc

Reel– Shimano Curado BFS: https://bit.ly/2QGRVF2

Line– Power Pro Braid (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (8 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to apparel and merch! See it here…

•TacticalBassin Apparel and Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

How To Catch BIG BASS In Spring! ( It's Not Random And You Can Catch Them )

Spring is Big Bass Season, but only for select anglers. If you want to catch bigger bass this year, you need to understand that its not random and you need to fish with intention. Today Tim explains exactly what motivates big bass in Spring. He explains their movements, what they eat, and how factors like water temperature, visibility, and weather patterns, can impact them. He also shares the key baits that will help you begin targeting these big bass!

A few days ago Matt gave us an in–depth video on building patterns to target quality fish. There is a distinct mindset difference between catching more fish, and catching bigger fish. If you've struggled to catch bigger fish in Spring, you aren't alone. This time of year presents an amazing opportunity to target the biggest fish in the lake, but not everyone knows how to do it. When the same anglers continually catch big bass, it's not random, and it's not by accident. Listen closely to Tim's tips about how fish are positioning, then focus all your attention on baits that specifically target big bass.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear discussed in the video. We've included our favorite sizes and colors for each, as well as some great budget–friendly gear that will help you fish effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

TACTICALBASSIN MERCH...

•TacticalBassin Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

RELATED VIDEOS...

•The #1 Secret To March Bass Fishing: https://youtu.be/csUmc3c9BkY

•Where Bass Go In Early Spring: https://youtu.be/i-xXt40T0kw

BOOT TAIL SWIMBAITS...

•Megabass 8" Magdraft: https://bit.ly/2mc8bfK

Color: White Back Shad, Albino Pearl Shad, Biwako Shad

•Megabass 6" Freestyle Swimbait: https://bit.ly/3bRG3Wi

Colors: Ghost Shad Solid, White Back Shad, Brownie

•Owner Beast Hook (6/0): https://bit.ly/2ancP66

•Bucca 5" Bacca Burrito: https://bit.ly/3p5SkiW

Colors: Tactical Shad, Tactical Gizzard Shad, Tactical Chartreuse Shad

GLIDE BAITS...

•Bucca Brand 6" Trick Shad: https://bit.ly/4hFD5Go

Colors: Matte Shad, Threadfintastic

•Berkley 8" Chop Block: https://bit.ly/44MelaG

Colors: Chrome Gizzard, Shad, CA Hitch

CHATTERBAIT...

•ZMan Jack Hammer Chatterbait (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2popvj6

Color: Green Pumpkin Shad, Bruised Green Pumpkin

•ZMan Evo Elite Chatterbait (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3OAGB8y

Color: Electric Shad, Black Blue, Bama Bream

•Hog Farmer 5.5" Spunk Shad: https://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Colors: Sexy Shad, Hematoma Swirl, Electric Shad

FLIPPING JIG...

•Dirty Jigs No Jack Flippin Jig (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2fx8YBI

Colors: The Go To, Molting Craw

•Crush City Cleanup Craw: https://bit.ly/3TyfMmo

Colors: Tilapia Magic, Green Pumpkin Blue, Bama Craw

STICK BAIT...

•Yamamoto Senko: https://bit.ly/2axAmNS

Size: 5" or 6"

Favorite Colors: Green Pumpkin Black Flk, Black Blue Flake

HIGH END SWIMBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Outlier 7'10" Heavy: https://bit.ly/3EuHPiT

Reel– Shimano Curado 300 (HG): https://bit.ly/2HbZ3E4

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (65 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Sunline Saltimate Tunageat (25 lb): https://bit.ly/47MCfkR

BUDGET BIG SWIMBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano SLX A 7'8" Heavy: https://bit.ly/3QbMjvs

Reel– Shimano Cardiff 300: https://bit.ly/2cvhtMO

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro (65 lb): https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Sunline Saltimate (30 lb): https://bit.ly/2O4UElB

BUDGET CHATTERBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick HMG 7'5" Medium Heavy X Fast: https://bit.ly/3AyrAiW

Reel– Abu Garcia Max5 Pro: https://bit.ly/4pGZ4Az

Line– Seaguar Red Label (17 lb): https://bit.ly/2LOVEwA

BUDGET JIG COMBO...

Rod– Dobyns Fury 765 Flip: https://bit.ly/2bGvlVV

Model: 7'6" Medium heavy Fast

Reel– Daiwa Fuego CT (7.3:1): https://bit.ly/35hugfH

Line– Power Pro Braid (65 lb): https://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader– Sufix Advance (20 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to apparel and merch! See it here…

•TacticalBassin Apparel and Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

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