Winter Bass Fishing Baits That Work!

Wondering how to catch bass this Winter? It can be tough but these techniques will make it a whole lot easier!

Tim gives a great run down of lures that work well in Winter in this quick video. Whether you're pond fishing, bank fishing, or trying to win a Bass Tournament, these tips will improve your catch rate during the cold Winter months. There are so many baits on the market its hard to know what to throw. This line up of baits are PROVEN fish catchers during the cold winter months. 

The Baits...
Huddleston 8" Trout: http://bit.ly/2azFTon
Keitech Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v
Owner Flashy Swimmer 5/0: http://bit.ly/2e8O4Y7
Blade Runner Underspin Head: http://bit.ly/29UVegz
Revenge Darthead for 2.8 Keitech: http://bit.ly/2cHMZbm

A-Rig Light Wire: http://bit.ly/2cq4pJQ
A-rig with Blades: http://bit.ly/2bgDGNu

Jerkbait- Jackall Rerange: http://bit.ly/2ge0qED
Jerkbait- Staysee 90: http://bit.ly/2dBzMmz
Jerkbait- megabass vision 110: http://bit.ly/2j31TKb

Football Jig: http://bit.ly/2d2apsm
Jig Trailer- Double Tail: http://bit.ly/2db9w1p
Jig Trailer- Beaver: http://bit.ly/29W3RZW
1/4 oz Ball Head: http://bit.ly/2dJAhec

Finesse Tube: http://bit.ly/2cJwI6r
Tube Head: http://bit.ly/2diyVXK

Bladerunner Spoon: http://bit.ly/2aKVLlG

Dropshot Worm: http://bit.ly/2awYSxM
Tim's Dropshot Hook: http://bit.ly/2zQVKx3
Matt's Dropshot Hook: http://bit.ly/2ahxJOr
Dropshot Weight: http://bit.ly/2oy7i24
5" Senko: http://bit.ly/2axAmNS

Here's one we missed...
SpyBait: http://bit.ly/2oeVG1m

If you're interested in a specific rod for one of these applications feel free to ask us in the comments and we'll give you a recommendation. Normally we include rods in the description but with so many different styles of baits, we just couldn't give recommendations for all of them.
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Here's what we wear...
Tacticalbassin Gear (Hats, Hoodies, Sunshirts): Email Tacticalbassinapparel@gmail.com for details. 

Sun Mask: http://bit.ly/2vgSsh4
Sun Shirt w/ Hood: http://bit.ly/2vgTOst
Light Fishing Pants: http://bit.ly/2foDx10
Horizon Sweater (Water resistant, great for layering): http://bit.ly/2gTC1oB
Anhydrous Rain Jacket: http://bit.ly/2uIWf5V
Anhydrous Rain Bib: http://bit.ly/2xxLDbW
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Equipment We Recommend...

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Favorite Split Ring Pliers: http://bit.ly/2fT4Qw0
Favorite Wire Cutters: http://bit.ly/2soB34k
Favorite life jacket: http://bit.ly/2odXXIP
Favorite sunglasses: http://bit.ly/2glE3eN
Hero5 Camera: http://bit.ly/2iwZqqU
ElectroSamson Scale: http://bit.ly/2f7QgQ9
Promar Net: http://bit.ly/2dh9xQP

Buyer's Guide: Which Swimbaits Catch Fish?

Interested in throwing swimbaits? Need insights into which baits actually work and are worth the money? This buyer's guide is designed to take the guess work out of swimbaits and swimbait gear. 

Swimbaits can be a serious investment but purchasing during the sales helps. Its no accident this video lands on Cyber Monday. Below is a break down of the baits and gear that we recommend for effectively fishing swimbaits anywhere in the Country. 

The Baits...
Slide Swimmer 250: http://bit.ly/2AfXQnF
Gan Craft 303: http://bit.ly/2l3bxgM
Gan Craft 230: http://bit.ly/2fLjSnm
Gan Craft 178: http://bit.ly/2d5l48K
DRT Klash: http://bit.ly/2yH3Bdq
Bull Shad Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2eJ8gWM
S-Waver 200 and 178: http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh
Huddleston Deluxe 10" Trout: http://bit.ly/2nztmdj
Huddleston Deluxe 8" Trout: http://bit.ly/2azFTon
Huddleston Deluxe 68 Special: http://bit.ly/2dj5apG
Keitech Fat Swing Impact 6.8 and 7.8: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v
JSJ Hitch 6: http://bit.ly/2amLhMc
Smith Baits Jig and Swim: http://bit.ly/2bfxaKV
Osprey Tournament Talon 6" and 7": http://bit.ly/2bqsLS0
MS Slammer 7" or 9": http://bit.ly/2aOlET2

Budget Swimbait Gear...
Rod- Dobyns Fury 806H or 795: http://bit.ly/2bGvlVV
(806 for larger baits, 795 for smaller baits)
Reel- Shimano Cardiff: http://bit.ly/2cvhtMO
Line- 65 lb Maxcuattro: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- 20-30 lb Maxima Ultragreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

BIG Swimbait Combo...
Rod-Dobyns 807, 867 and 908: http://bit.ly/2aivwYX
(807 for 8" Softbaits, 867 for glide baits, 908 for 10"+ Baits)
Reel- Tranx 300: http://bit.ly/2kYsvRw
Alternate Reel- Calcutta 400B: http://bit.ly/2b6NX0d
Line- 80 lb Sufix 832 Braid: http://bit.ly/2ae93Ji
Leader- 30 lb Maxima Ultragreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

High-End Swimbait Combo...
Rod- Megabass Onager: http://bit.ly/2B7NyFj
Reel- Shimano Conquest 300: http://bit.ly/2kheVEq
Line- 80 lb Sufix 832 Braid: http://bit.ly/2ae93Ji
Leader- 30 lb Maxima Ultragreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Swimbait Storage...
Eye Surrender Bait Wraps: http://bit.ly/2idps7n
Bass Mafia Coffin Deep: http://bit.ly/2gGGxpa
Bass Mafia Casket Deep: http://bit.ly/2w4i4QJ
Plano Waterproof Deep: http://bit.ly/2xjccls

Swimbait Hooks for Paddletail Style Baits...
Weighted Beast Hooks (8/0 for 6.8 and 10/0 for 7.8): http://bit.ly/2ancP66
Matt Allen Swimbait Head 3/4 oz: http://bit.ly/29RrTYN

What colors should you fish? We try to keep our swimbait colors extremely simple. If you're in trout/Kokanee lakes any of the trout colors will work, blue or green backs are both fine. 
If you're in a baitfish lake we focus on the Charteuse Shad/Shad colors. The only exception is if you're on a bluegill fishery, the only color you need to throw is Bluegill. 

Swimbait Videos to help you throw these baits...
Huddleston Retrieves: https://youtu.be/dxbavCHWuII
Glide Bait Retrieves: https://youtu.be/chWKgWyUOUE
How To Rig Swimbaits: https://youtu.be/91EnJ0dGRXg

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Thank you for your continued support!! Let us know what you want to see and we'll do our best to adapt this Holiday Buyer's Guide Series to your needs as we continue toward Christmas. 
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Below is a list of standard equipment that we use in the making of all our videos as well as in our personal fishing. These are items that we have tried and tested over time and are confident in recommending to you. 

Clothing...
Horizon Sweater (Water resistant, great for layering): http://bit.ly/2gTC1oB
Anhydrous Rain Jacket: http://bit.ly/2uIWf5V
Anhydrous Rain Bib: http://bit.ly/2xxLDbW

Two GIANT Bass, One Swimbait!! CRAZY!

From bad, to worse, to EPIC! You've got to see it with your own eyes to believe this insane big bass catch! Two fish on one cast is crazy but doing it without a rod, how is that even possible???

The cast started like any other but when Tim's S-Waver was clipped off his line by an aggressive fish it went downhill quickly. He thought the bait was lost until he saw movement in the water. A 2nd flash revealed two fish struggling with one another for control of the swimbait. In the midst of the commotion Tim was able to slip a net under them and successfully land the two fish without the use of his swimbait rod. CRAZY!

If it weren't for the footage it would just be another fish story. You've got to check it out!

The Gear...

S-Waver 200 Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh
Replacement Hooks- 1/0 Owner St-36: http://bit.ly/2cWpeyw
Replacement Split Ring- Size 5 Hyperwire: http://bit.ly/2aTH3f1

Rod- Dobyns 867 (8'6" Heavy): http://bit.ly/2aivwYX
Reel- Shimano Tranx 300: http://bit.ly/2kYsvRw
Line- 80 lb Sufix 832: http://bit.ly/2ae93Ji
Leader- Maxima 30 lb Ultragreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Promar Grande Net: http://bit.ly/2dh9xQP

Matt Catches an 11 lber! Full Catch Footage!

This GIANT SWIMBAIT was no match for this 11 pound Largemouth! She completely inhaled the big bait! Matt was fishing Clear lake, throwing a Huddleston swimbait on a deep rock ledge when the big bass hit. 

Swimbaits are still intimidating to a lot of bass fishermen. Something about throwing that giant bait just crushes their confidence and fills them with doubt but as you can see in this video, they really do work. Its not complicated, its not difficult, its about consistency. If you consistently throw the big bait, you will eventually encounter a monster bass while she is feeding. You can do it!

The Gear...
Huddleston Deluxe 8" Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2azFTon
Huddleston Deluxe 68 Special (Smaller Alternative): http://bit.ly/2dj5apG

Rod- Dobyns 807 Mag: http://bit.ly/2aivwYX
Reel- Shimano Calcutta 400B: http://bit.ly/2b6NX0d
Line- 80 lb Sufix 832: http://bit.ly/2ae93Ji
Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 30 lb: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Swimbait Storage...
Plano Deep Box: http://bit.ly/2xjccls
Bass Mafia Deep Box: http://bit.ly/2w4i4QJ
Eye Surrender Bait Wrap: http://bit.ly/2idps7n

Additional Swimbait Videos...
Huddleston Retrieves: https://youtu.be/dxbavCHWuII
Swimbait Rigging: https://youtu.be/91EnJ0dGRXg