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When it comes to Spinnerbaits and Buzzbaits don’t just open your package and set to fishing. If you do you will be missing out on bites that with just a few quick tricks and modifications can increase your chances of success dramatically. Tactical Bassin’ teaches you some quick things to make sure your spin and buzz game is drawing every bass it can this summer!
Come along with Matt to do some spinnerbait fishing! He gives a bunch of tips and tricks along the way to help you become a better reaction fisherman.
The spinnerbait is a staple in every angler's arsenal but there are some simple modifications than can really dial in the bait. From blade arrangements to different trailers, the spinnerbait is incredibly versatile. Put it to work for you this Spring and enjoy the results!
Gear Used...
River2Sea Bling Spinnerbait: http://bit.ly/2diSwqq
Z-Man Chatterbait: http://bit.ly/2b9oqRs
Revenge Spinnerbait: http://bit.ly/2bwYnaP
Keitech 4.8" Swimbait (Sight Flash Color): http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v
Spare Spinnerbait Blades: http://bit.ly/2nLM6li
Spinnerbait Combos...
High End Combo:
Rod- G Loomis 894: http://bit.ly/2gqziwT
Reel- Metanium MGL: http://bit.ly/2ezIBfB
Line- 65 lb Sufix 832: http://bit.ly/2ae93Ji
Mid Range Combo:
Rod- Shimano Zodias 7'2" Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2cgmMAe
Reel- Shimano Citica: http://bit.ly/2dWFHA4
Line- Sufix 832 65 lb: http://bit.ly/2ae93Ji
Price Point Combo:
Rod- Exage 7'2" Heavy: COMING SOON!
Reel- http://bit.ly/2geKxsp
Line- Sufix 832 65 lb braid: http://bit.ly/2ae93Ji
Spinnerbait fishing is an awesome way to catch aggressive bass, especially in murky or stained water. If you don't do a lot of spinnerbait fishing its time to give it a try, you'll love it!
Despite the freezing temperatures in much of the country the West is seeing record highs. The bass are already moving to the shallows in anticipation of Spring and the bite is turning on. The transition from Winter to Spring is one of the best times of the year to target both quantity and quality of bass. Learning to cover water and locate fish is the key to success.
This week Tim and Matt break down the top 5 baits they use in the Spring to quickly locate and catch schools of bass. In no particular order they are:
1) Squarebill: The Squarebill is a great bait for covering water and triggering reaction strikes from early-season bass. It can be fished in heavy cover but can also be ripped through grass, much like a lipless bait, resulting in violent strikes. We've found the River2Sea Biggie and the Strike King KVD to both produce extremely well in the early season.
2) Spinnerbait: The whole concept of a spinnerbait is to imitate a fast moving, compact school of baitfish. This is a perfect profile to present as bass are bulking up for the spawn. When the water is murky the spinnerbait will outperform virtually every other reaction bait. Our two favorite are the Revenge (Try the Deep Runner with its small blades for a burning presentation) and the River2Sea Bling.
3) Jerkbait: In the West we call them Rip Baits but whatever you call them, they are deadly. A super slow retrieve in cold winter temps will give way to a fast, erratic retrieve as the bass start to spawn. Try the Staycee 90 as the bass are transitioning into the shallows and who could forget the Megabass Ito Vision 110? Throw the Ito whenever, wherever, its practically a fish magnet!
4) GlideBait: The Glidebait combines the benefits of the jerkbait with the drawing power of a big swimbait. These baits are the perfect transition bait to catch both numbers and size. Whether you're looking to win a tournament or catch the biggest bass of your life, you should have a glide bait ready to go this Spring. We throw the S-waver, GanCraft Jointed Claw, and the Slideswimmer. Look at your budget and take your pick, they've all produced GIANTS in the Spring!
5) Alabama Rig: Love it or hate it, its a producer! Rather than rambling about the A-rig we'll just point you back to The Alabama Rig Video
Whether you're wearing shorts and flip flops already or dreading shoveling the snow off the driveway again, Spring is coming. We hope these tips help you cover water quickly and find the biggest bass of your life. Good luck!
Have you ever had one of those nights where you get out on the water, start to fish, and suddenly notice that there is nothing out there? There isn’t a bird, a squirrel, a fish on the surface, nothing. Everything around you just seems dead. Typically, that isn’t the time to be trying to throw a topwater. Obviously the fish haven’t gone to another lake, they just aren’t being active on the surface. That is when its time to try your hand at subsurface reaction baits.
I’ve broken it into 5 baits that I like to use. In no particular order they are the Chatterbait, spinnerbait, deep diving crankbait, small lipless crankbait, and large lipless crankbait. Between these 5 baits I’m able to do just about everything that night fishing can throw at me in terms of high-speed fishing.
I hope you’re able to take these tips and turn them in to big bites on your local fisheries.
What are your top 5 reaction baits? I’m always curious to see what other anglers are using. Of your top 5, which one seems to consistently draw the bigger bites?
For those of you wanting to pick up some of these baits that aren’t available at your local retailers, head over to tacklewarehouse. Here is the link: Matt’s go-to Lipless bait on tacklewarehouse